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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 2, 2010 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of the Work Meeting of the Mayor and Council, Borough of Keyport, held on the above date in the Borough Hall Council Chambers, Keyport, N.J., pursuant to the adoption of the Annual Notice on file with the Borough Clerk, forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, Courier, Independent, Two River Times and Newark Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, P.L. 1975, Ch. 231. Councilman Sheridan called the meeting to order at 6:36 P.M. Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Gross, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, Mayor Bergen. Others present: Borough Attorney, John Wisniewski. Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik, Mayor Bergen, Borough Administrator Ms. Wright RESOLUTION 57-10 1. Resolution #57-10 Closed Session Meeting Contract Negotiation WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport are of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body wishes to discuss: CONTRACTS • Capitan John Lease NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body that a meeting of the Mayor and Council shall be held forthwith from which the public shall be excluded in the Council Chambers, Borough Hall, for the purpose of discussing the above-mentioned items. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that discussions on Contract Negotiations be conducted at said Closed Session shall be disclosed when the matters discussed are resolved and this meeting shall continue in approximately 20 minutes. Offered for adoption by Ms. Bolte, seconded by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Council went into closed session at 6:36 PM and this meeting was reconvened at 7:00 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION Presented to Rodrigo Reyes and Everardo Betancourt APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 13, 2009 – Work Session Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sheridan, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Councilmember Bolte, Gross  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 2, 2010, page 2 October 27, 2009 - Regular December 15, 2009 - Regular Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Mr. Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Councilman Gross Mayor Bergen spoke of Councilman Walling’s letter of Resignation. Need to fill the seat within 30 days; Mayor Bergen named the nominees for appointment and asked if there were any of the names anyone wished to recommend. Councilwoman Bolte recommended Kenneth McPeek. Ms. Bolte feels that he would be an asset. Motion for Kenneth McPeek made by Ms. Bolte, seconded by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. Mr. McPeek came forward and Municipal Clerk, Valerie Heilweil, swore him in. His wife held the Bible. He then took his seat on the dais. PUBLIC HEARINGS/ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance #1-10 – Fingerprinting Process for Keyport Fire Department Members The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3-33.7 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT WITH REGARD TO FINGERPRINTING Motion was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 7:11 P.M. Lt. Casaletto explained how the fingerprinting works. Mayor explained that the Fire Department asked that adoption be carried. Continue Hearing to February 16th moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sheridan, Gross, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Councilman McPeek 2. Ordinance #2-10 – Amending Salary Ordinance The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF THE VARIOUS OFFICERS, CLERKS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, NJ, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY Motion was made by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 7:13 P.M. Mayor explained the purpose of the Ordinance. Tim Sharp, 33 Pershing Place, feels range should not be raised unless there are added responsibilities or education Mayor agreed but an agreement has to be honored.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 2, 2010, page 3 Kishore, 22 First Street, asked about what position is affected; only Superintendent There being no more comments or questions from the public, the hearing was closed at 7:17P.M. Motion to adopt Ordinance made by Mr. Sheridan second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sheridan, Gross, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Councilman McPeek Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as adopted moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sheridan, Gross, Kovacs Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: Councilman McPeek COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Keyport Ministerium Food Pantry regarding their 2010 New Building Project Annual Appeal. Approved same donation as last year Motion to approve moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. Ms. Bolte stated that we usually contribute $500. Asked Isaiah Cooper to speak and explain the new Building Project. Have three sites in mind. Pro bono associates doing their legal work. Best way to get in contact and make donations is through their website. www.keyportfoodpantry.org 2. Letter from Keyport Indians requesting to be included in the 2010 budget Motion made to refer to Finance Committee and Recreation moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present. 3. Letter from Keyport First Aid Auxiliary requesting the waving of the local raffle fees for their annual Tricky Tray to be held March 6, 2010 4. Application for a Raffle License from the Keyport First Aid Squad for a Tricky Tray to be held on March 6, 2010 Motion to approve made by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 5. Letter from Clean Ocean Action seeking permission to perform a spring cleanup on Saturday, April 24, 2010 and a fall clean-up on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Broad Street Boat Launch Motion to approve subject to Environmental Commission. Council would like a letter to Freeholders asking them to take cleanup pile away, moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present. 6. Memo from Harbor Commission with recommendations concerning the Charter Boat lease which is to expire on February 28, 2010 Motion to receive and file – Harbor Commission to come to 2/16 Closed Session moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 2, 2010, page 4 7. Letter from the Monmouth County Freeholders thanking the Borough for the use of our facilities - June 24 @ 7PM Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present. 8. Letter of Resignation from Councilman George Walling Sr. Motion to receive and file moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. Mr. Sheridan and Mr. Gross thanked him for three terms of service. 9. Letter from Mayor Robert J. Bergen regarding Vacant Democratic Borough Council Position Motion to receive and file moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 10. Request from Keyport High School to place an ad in The Key, the local high school yearbook. Approved same as last year (full page ad) Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Donation Bin Ordinance – to Recycling Committee - Problem with sump pumps & identify where there are icing conditions tearing up roads NEW BUSINESS Mr. Sheridan spoke of goose debris at the Waterfront Park. Shadow dogs are not helping. Ms. Bolte asked about the public participation - would like public to comment on agenda items. Make a motion for public comment on agenda items (to go after pledge) moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. Mr. Kovacs asked whether the Mayor is still meeting with Mayors of three towns. Three towns might chip in together to get a chipper for brush. Most cost is for dumpsters, would need less dumpsters if it was chipped. As finance Chairman Kovacs will be signing all the bills Mr. Gross, Police Department is paying for four computers in cars but only have two. They pay $1200/year per computer tech. Mr. Gross suggests buying refurbished computers for about $1000 each rather than $4000 each for new ones. Mayor asked that they get it together before the next meeting to purchase. Closeout & Change Order for Improvement to Beers Street (a reduction of about $2,300) RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution No 58-10 Reducing the 2009 Taxes for Marinas 3. Resolution 59-10 Authorizing Payment Plan – Virupakshan 4. Resolution 60-10Authorizing Execution of SCAT agreement 5. Resolution 61-10 Amending Resolution 273-09 Awarding to Star of the Sea Concrete Corporation the Contract for Improvements to Route 35 and Route 36 Jughandle and Authorizing Execution of the Contract Documents 6. Resolution 62-10 Declaring 1998 Ford Crown Victoria (former K-9 Car) as a surplus vehicle 7. Resolution 63-10 Declaring Concrete Float a surplus item 8. Resolution 64-10 Payment of Bills – Amend existing (Sheridan/Bolte) Bill list to add Closeout and Change Order for Improvements to Beers Street.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete February 2, 2010, page 5 PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:50P.M. Ed Carew, 64 Broadway, thanked Council on behalf of Garden Club for signs regarding the Rain Garden at the Waterfront. Mr. Carew asked about the broken light due to vandalism, also about the rust spots on the concrete at Waterfront Park. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed at 7:46 P.M. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, Mc Peek Nays: Absent: Councilwoman Sefcik Abstain: ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made at 8:09 PM by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present.