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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 23, 2010 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of the Regular 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. Council President Sheridan called the meeting to order at 6:32 P.M. Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik (arrived 6:34pm), Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, McPeek: (arrived 6:38pm), Mayor Bergen (arrived at 6:52PM). Others present: Borough Attorney, Rich Ryback and Borough Administrator Ms. Wright. RESOLUTION No. 232-10 1. Resolution #232-10 Closed Session Meeting Personnel, Litigation 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: Personnel – Police Department updates on ruling Court Administrator litigation 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 Litigation, and Personnel 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. Kovacs, Seconded by: Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, McPeek Nays: Absent: Abstain: Council went into closed session at 6:34 PM and this meeting was reconvened at 7:07PM ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, Mc Peek, Mayor Bergen. Others present: Borough Attorney, Rich Ryback, and Borough Administrator Ms. Wright PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:08 P.M. Mike Lane, 51 First Street, spoke of the Fee Reduction Ordinance, would like a preview of the ordinance and insight from every Councilmember before new Governing Body comes in.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 23, 2010, page 2 Mayor responded that a political flyer was put out stating that fees were raised “to pay the bloated salaries of the Mayor’s friends from Carteret Borough & Middlesex County who replaced the more qualified less expensive Keyport residents in their jobs.” Motion to close the meeting to the public at 7:13PM was made by Mr. Sheridan second by Mr. McPeek by all present. . PUBLIC HEARINGS/ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance #15-10 - Police Department Salaries The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE SALARIES OF VARIOUS EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY Motion was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Gross with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 7:14P.M. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the hearing was closed at 7:14P.M. Motion to adopt Ordinance made by Mr. Sheridan second by Mr. McPeek Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, McPeek Nays: Absent: Abstain: Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as adopted moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross,Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, McPeek Nays: Absent: Abstain 2. Ordinance #16-10 – Temporarily prohibited parked for snow removal The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, SCHEDULE XXII OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT WITH REGARD TO PARKING TEMPORARILY PROHIBITED FOR SNOW REMOVAL Motion was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. McPeek with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 7:15P.M. Mike Lane – for a review of the Ordinance Ms. Bolte explained – no parking on one side when snow covered. Mr. Lane asked if there would be signage; yes. 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. McPeek, second by Ms. Sefcik  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 23, 2010, page 3 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, McPeek Nays: Absent: Abstain: Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as adopted moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross,Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, McPeek Nays: Absent: Abstain INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance – Fee Reduction Ordinance The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN CHAPTERS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT TO DECREASE CERTAIN FEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2011 Motion to introduce Ordinance moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Ms. Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers, Sefcik, Bolte, McPeek, Mayor Bergen Nays: Councilmembers Gross, Sheridan, Kovacs Absent: Abstain: Motion authorizing the Clerk to publish the Ordinance as introduced, in the Asbury Park Press for a Hearing to be held on January 15, 2010 moved by Ms. Sefcik, second by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Kovacs, McPeek Nays: Absent: Abstain: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Letter from Keyport Business Alliance regarding scheduled Tree Lighting event slated for November 27, 2010 and requesting the closing of front West Street (from Beers to Broad) between 5-8PM Motion to approve moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 2. Letter of resignation from Harry Aumack as Fire Sub code Official Motion to Receive and file moved by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 3. Letter from Keyport Fire Department/Fire Patrol advising that John Henkel was accepted into membership Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present 4. Application for membership from Dylan J. Borders for the NJ State Fireman’s Association (NJSFA) contingent upon state approval Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. 5. Application for Raffle License from Keyport Indians, Inc. for a Nite at the Races to be held on January 15, 2011 from 7-11PM  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 23, 2010, page 4 6. Application for Raffle License from Keyport Indians, Inc. for an On-Premise 50/50 Cash Raffle to be held on January 15, 2011 from 7-11PM Motion to approve moved by Mr. Kovacs, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 7. Letter from Elizabeth Harbison regarding at blocked sewer line at 305 First Street Motion to refer to Administrator moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. 8. Letter from Peggy Cieluk to George Sappah, DPW Superintendent, commending his department Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Kovacs with ayes by all present. 9. Letter from Peggy Cieluk to Lieutenant Casaletto, commending his department Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. McPeek, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 10. Email from Keyport Historical Society Chair regarding the anchor at the Steamboat Dock Museum Motion to refer to Administrator for other locations moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. McPeek with ayes by all present 11. Keyport Cultural Celebration Committee (KCCC) 2011 Calendar of Events and Keyport 2011 Calendar Overview Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present. 12. Application for a Street Opening Permit from NJ Natural Gas for renewing Gas Facilities on Atlantic Street Motion to refer to Administrator moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. McPeek with ayes by all present. REPORTS OF DEPARTMENTS 1. Borough Clerk’s Monthly Report for October 2010 2. Tax/Water/Sewer Collector’s Report for October 2010 3. Building Department Monthly Report for October 2010 4. Property Maintenance Report for October 2010 5. Board of Health Treasurer’s Report for October 2010 and Minutes of the October 12, 2010 Board of Health Meeting 6. Minutes of the Keyport Environmental Commission Meeting of November 8, 2010 7. Municipal Court’s Monthly Cashbook Report for October 2010 On file in Borough Clerk’s office for review. Motion to receive and file all reports as read, moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Gross with ayes by all present. COMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Gross: Police: Mr. Gross read the police report of scheduling and comp time. Councilwoman Sefcik: Health and Recreation: Ms. Sefcik mentioned that the Recreation Commission will be judging their annual house decoration contest on December 11th. Councilman Bolte: Public Works/Recycling/Property Maintenance: Ms. Bolte reported that we are using grant money for cans by the Fishery  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 23, 2010, page 5 Councilman Sheridan: Fire/First Aid/Emergency Services: Mr. Sheridan read the Fire Department report and First Aid report. Mr. Sheridan thanked the Cadets for comedy night; mentioned Breakfast with Santa at First Aid. Councilman Kovacs: Finance/Grants/Redevelopment: No Report Councilman McPeek: Buildings/Grounds/Library: Mr. McPeek reported that the Library received state aid. Spoke of tour for tiger scouts. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Beers Street – hoped to have been done before Thanksgiving, but will not be. State Aid will be cut again, another tight budget year. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Binocular views, no resolution needed the contract is good until 2012. RESOLUTIONS 2. Resolution 233-10 Authorizing Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Borough of Keyport and the NJ State PBA, Keyport Local #223 3. Resolution 234-10 Authorizing Approval of Highway Study as Recommended by NPP Committee 4. Resolution 235-10 Establishing a Salary for Drug Alliance Coordinator 5. Resolution 236-10 Bills List PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 7:30 P.M. Mike Lane, 51 First Street, - received report on 2004 drinking water as a separate mailing and not with the water bill. Why could it not wait? The cost must have been $1,000 or more. Administrator Wright stated that the Borough was ordered to have it out by a certain date. The Mayor said he would get more information for Mr. Lane; he was unaware of it. Mike Lane stated at the last meeting the Council awarded contract to T&M to do work on Division Street location for Skate park. Mr. Lane asked if a site plan exists yet. There is a sketch but no site plan. Mr. Lane stated that he is concerned that money is being spent without a site plan sketch. Mayor stated the lot is 90’ x 100. Plan is for 50’ x 45’, we will have to do a Preliminary Assessment (PA) before plan can be done. Administrator Wright stated that a PA is necessary to secure funding. The Borough can’t go forward until the PA was cleared with the County. Otherwise money wouldn’t be forth coming. Mr. Lane at the last meeting it was mentioned that the Borough received $1million as an insurance claim. What is the plan for repairs? Mr. Lane asked about the highway study resolution expense incurred? What is the Drug Alliance annual salary; $18,600 annually. Mayor replied that the highway study was paid for in the grant. George Walling, 54 2nd Street, asked if DEP contact administrator by phone or letter. Ms. Wright replied that she received a letter from the licensed operator.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete November 23, 2010, page 6 Mr. Walling asked Administrator if anyone on Council knew mailing was costing $1,000. Motion to close the meeting to the public at 7:48PM was made by Mr. Sheridan second by Mr. McPeek by all present. . APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, Bolte, Sheridan, Mc Peek, Kovacs Nays: Abstain: Absent: ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn at 7:48 was made and carried by all present.