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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of a Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council, held on the above date in the Central School All Purpose Room, Broad Street, Keyport, N.J. pursuant to being called by the Mayor and Borough Council, notice on file with the Borough Clerk, forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, Independent, the Newark Star Ledger and Two River Times, and posted on the Bulletin Board in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Ch. 231 Mayor McLeod called the meeting to order at 12:02 P.M. and Borough Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Gross, Sefcik, McPeek, Sheridan, Bolte, Others present: John T. Lane, Jr., Borough Attorney, and Borough Administrator Ms. Wright. Absent: Mr. Kovacs, Mayor Bergen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WAS SAID BY THE CUB SCOUTS 364 PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBER: Presentation to Councilman McPeek by Council President Joseph Sheridan Councilman McPeek said a few words. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISERED TO NEWLY ELECTED MAYOR Mayor McLeod was sworn in by Mayor Paul Smith while his sister held the bible. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER: Councilmembers Evelyn Ambrose and Clemente Toglia ROLL CALL – 2011 COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN STEPHEN K. GROSS COUNCILWOMAN SUSAN SEFCIK COUNCILWOMAN CHRISTIAN BOLTE COUNCILMAN JOSEPH E. SHERIDAN COUNCILMAN CLEMENTE TOGLIA COUNCILWOMAN EVELYN AMBROSE MAYOR ROBERT E. MCLEOD INVOCATION – Pastor Ken Eddahl PRESENTATIONS – Recreation Commission Holiday Lighting Awards: Mayor announced this year’s winners: First Place: Mr. & Mrs. Larosa – 23 Monroe Second Place: Mr. & Mrs. Pellegrino – 155 Division Street Third Place: Mr. & Mrs. Young – 48 Pine Street APPOINTMENTS: Mayor McLeod announces the 2011 Fire Department Chiefs and asks that they assemble to take their Oaths of Office, to be administered by the Borough Clerk: FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF: John McCleaster SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF: Robert Aumack THIRD ASSISTANT CHIEF: Richard B. Ely Jr. CHIEF OF THE DEPARTMENT: Raymond Kilroy PRESENTATION OF EX-CHIEF’S BADGE: Fire Commissioner Joseph E. Sheridan presented James McTernan the Ex Chief Badge.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 2 2011 FIRST AID SQUAD OFFICERS: First Aid Officers were sworn in by the Borough Clerk CHIEF: Kenneth Krohe CAPTAIN: Mike Nevitt 1ST LIEUTENANT: Matthew Salvatore 2ND LIEUTENANT: Daniel Neff KEYPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATIION Fire Prevention Safety Posters POLICE PRESENTATIONS: Mayor McLeod turned the meeting over to Lt. Casaletto for the Police Presentations. Lt. Casaletto present awards to his Police Officers, Dispatchers, and Volunteers. 12:48pm Motion was made and carried to have a short recess. Motion was made to reconvene at 12:55 pm REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor and Council appointed the following: Resolution No. 1-11 ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mayor McLeod announces the selection of Joseph Sheridan as Council President for the year 2011. WHEREAS, it is necessary that a member of the Council be elected President of said Council to fulfill the duties of Mayor during his absence. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that Joseph Sheridan is a member of said Council, be elected President. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Councilman Sheridan Absent: RESOLUTION COUNCIL COMMITTEES Mayor McLeod announces the appointment to the Interim Council Committees for the year 2011. POLICE 1. Joseph Sheridan 2. Steve Gross 3. Warren Chamberlain FIRE/FIRST AID/EMERGENCY 1. Evelyn Ambrose SERVICES 2. Joseph Sheridan 3. Christian Bolte FINANCE/GRANTS/REDEVELOPMENT 1. Susie Sefcik 2. Evelyn Ambrose 3. Clemente Toglia BUILDINGS/GROUNDS AND LIBRARY 1. Clemente Toglia 2. Susie Sefcik 3. Steven Gross  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 3 PUBLIC WORKS/RECYCLING/ 1. Christian Bolte PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 2. Susie Sefcik 3. Steven Gross HEALTH AND RECREATION 1. Steven Gross 2. Clemente Toglia 3. Joe Sheridan BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointments of Interim Committees, as made by the Mayor, for the year 2011 be and the same are hereby approved and confirmed. Councilwoman Sefcik does not accept position as Finance Chair. Ms. Sefcik spoke of “anticipated frustration and fruitless work”. Mayor McLeod responded that Mr. Kovacs was put in charge of finance and was criticized all year. Mayor then distributed an amended resolution. RESOLUTION 2-11 COUNCIL COMMITTEES Mayor McLeod announces the appointment to the Interim Council Committees for the year 2011. POLICE 1. Joseph Sheridan 2. Evelyn Ambrose 3. Steve Gross FIRE/FIRST AID/EMERGENCY 1. Steve Gross SERVICES 2. Joseph Sheridan 3. Evelyn Ambrose FINANCE/GRANTS/REDEVELOPMENT 1. Evelyn Ambrose 2. Clemente Toglia 3. Susie Sefcik BUILDINGS/GROUNDS AND LIBRARY 1. Clemente Toglia 2. Susie Sefcik 3. Christian Bolte PUBLIC WORKS/RECYCLING/ 1. Christian Bolte PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 2. Steven Gross 3. Clemente Toglia HEALTH AND RECREATION 1. Susie Sefcik 2. Christian Bolte 3. Joe Sheridan BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointments of Interim Committees, as made by the Mayor, for the year 2011 be and the same are hereby approved and confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: Mayor McLeod distributed an amended resolution of restructured committees. Announced amended names; asked for comments. Ms. Bolte felt it was disrespectful to give two resolutions with names in five minutes and then have to immediately vote on them.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 4 RESOLUTION 3- 11 PLANNING BOARD COUNCILMEMBER Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Joseph E. Sheridan, a member of the Governing Body, to the Planning Board for the year 2011, as a Class III member. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointment to the Planning Board for the year 2011, as a Class III member, Councilmember Joseph E. Sheridan be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Bolte, second by Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Councilman Sheridan Absent RESOLUTION 4-11 BOROUGH PROSECUTOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of Gerard J. Massel as the Borough Prosecutor for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. WHEREAS, there exists a need a Borough Prosecutor in the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) permits the Borough of Keyport to award a contract for legal services without public advertising for bids and bidding; and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for that purpose, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the Resolution awarding the contract shall state the supporting reasons and be printed in a newspaper of general circulation not more than ten days after the passage of the Resolution. WHEREAS, pursuant to P.L. 1996, c. 95, subsection 14, a municipality may employ an Attorney at Law as a Prosecutor under the supervision of the Attorney General or County Prosecutor, who may represent the State, County or Municipality in any matter within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, that the appointment for the year 2011, by the Mayor, be the same is hereby confirmed. This person is hereby appointed as a member of the legal profession and it is not possible to obtain competitive bids. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this appointment is made pursuant to the authority conferred by P.L. 1996, c. 95, subsection 14; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the Asbury Park Press, as required by law, within ten days of its passage. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Councilwoman Bolte Absent  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 5 RESOLUTION 5 -11 ALTERNATE BOROUGH PROSECUTOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of Sean T. Kean as the Alternate Borough Prosecutor for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. WHEREAS, there exists a need an Alternate Borough Prosecutor in the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for that purpose, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the Resolution awarding the contract shall state the supporting reasons and be printed in a newspaper of general circulation not more than ten days after the passage of the Resolution. WHEREAS, pursuant to P.L. 1996, c. 95, subsection 14, a municipality may employ an Attorney at Law as a Prosecutor under the supervision of the Attorney General or County Prosecutor, who may represent the State, County or Municipality in any matter within the jurisdiction of the Municipal Court. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, that the appointment for the year 2011, by the Mayor, be the same is hereby confirmed. This person is hereby appointed as a member of the legal profession and it is not possible to obtain competitive bids. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this appointment is made pursuant to the authority conferred by P.L. 1996, c. 95, subsection 14; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the Asbury Park Press, as required by law, within ten days of its passage. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Councilwoman Bolte Absent RESOLUTION 6- 11 MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the re-appointment of Raymond A. Raya as the Borough Public Defender the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey and Borough Ordinance there exists a need for a Municipal Public Defender in the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) permits the Borough of Keyport to award a contract for legal services without public advertising for bids and bidding; and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for that purpose, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that the Resolution awarding the contract shall state the supporting reasons and be printed in a newspaper of general circulation not more than ten days after the passage of the Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, that the appointment for the year 2011, by the Mayor, be the same is hereby confirmed. The person hereby appointed, Raymond A. Raya is a member of the legal profession and it is not possible to obtain competitive bids.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 6 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the Asbury Park Press, as required by law, within ten days of its passage. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 7- 11 APPOINTMENT OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Michael D. Pugliese as the Municipal Court Judge for the term of three years, from January 15, 2011 to January 14, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Michael D. Pugliese as the Municipal Court Judge of the Municipal Court for the three year term of January 15, 2011 to January 14, 2013 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Bolte, second by Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 8-11 APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH ATTORNEY Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of John T. Lane, Jr. as Borough Attorney for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. WHEREAS, there exists a need for a Borough Attorney to advise Mayor and Council on legal matters in the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, and WHEREAS, proposals were solicited through a fair and open process to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons interested in being appointed as Borough Attorney in accordance with NJSA 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for that purpose, and WHEREAS, a Fair and Open process was used in accordance with N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5, to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons or firms interested in being appointed for the positions of Borough Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, New Jersey as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport hereby appoint and confirm the appointment of John T. Lane, Jr. for a term of one year, beginning on January 1, 2011 and concluding December 31, 2011 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 and N.J.S.A 40A:11-1 et seq. 2. That a notice in accordance with this resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law shall be published in the official newspaper or newspapers of the Borough. 3. That an approved and executed copy of the contract between the Borough and the various appointees, and a copy of this resolution shall be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk and be available for public inspection in accordance with the law.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 7 Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik Abstain: Absent: Councilwoman Bolte – qualifications show he has been a Borough Attorney for two years. The first time she met Mr. Lane was at the recount election last year which cost taxpayers about $15,000. Mr. Lane is a single practitioner with two years experience. Ms. Bolte feels payment should be significantly reduced. Mayor responded that he did extensive Municipal work for Middletown Township. Feels that because Ms. Bolte does not like Ed Burlew is not a reason to not appoint Mr. Lane. RESOLUTION 10-11 APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH ENGINEER FOR THE TERM OF THREE YEARS, JANUARY 1, 2011 TO DECEMBER 31, 2013 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport and the Borough of Keyport have the need for a municipal engineer and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140 shall appoint a municipal engineer, and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) permits the Borough of Keyport to award a contract for engineering services without public advertising for bids and bidding, and WHEREAS, a Fair and Open process was used to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons or firms interested in being appointed Borough Engineer in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, and WHEREAS, Francis Mullan, PE, CME, of T&M Associates, has submitted a proposal and contract to perform engineering services for the Borough of Keyport for a period beginning January 1, 2011 and concluding December 31, 2013, and WHEREAS, the proposal of Francis Mullan_ has been determined by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport through a Fair and Open process to be the most advantageous, price and other factors considered, and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport hereby appoint Francis Mullan, as Borough Engineer for the term of three years, beginning January 1, 2011 and concluding December 31, 2014 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. 2. That this Contract is awarded through a Fair and Open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5. 3. That a notice in accordance with this resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law, shall be published in the official newspaper or newspapers of the Borough. 4. That an executed copy of the Contract between the Borough and Francis Mullan, PE, CME, and a copy of this resolution shall be filed in the Office of the Clerk and be available there for public inspection in accordance with the law. 5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 8 Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: Ms. Bolte commended the Mayor for appointing T&M Associates. Mr. Sheridan thanked Donald Norbut for his service on the Waterfront Park. RESOLUTION 11- 11 APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of John M. Cantalupo of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. as the Bond Counsel for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. WHEREAS, there exists a need for specialized legal services in connection with the authorization and issuance of bonds and other obligations and other matters relating to capital financing by the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, New Jersey (herein the “Borough”); and WHEREAS, such specialized legal services can be provided only by a recognized Bond Counsel firm, and the law firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. are so recognized by the financial community; and WHEREAS, the services to be performed are “professional services” as defined in the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2 (6) and therefore are excepted from the Local Public Contracts Law requirements for competitive bidding, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i); and WHEREAS, a Fair and Open process was used to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons or firms interested in being appointed Bond Counsel in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for this purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Mayor and Borough Council hereby appoint John M. Cantalupo of the firm of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. to serve as Bond Counsel for the year 2011, to the Borough in connection with the financing of capital projects, and awards the contracts which are annexed hereto and made a part hereof (the “Contract”) in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq. 2. That the Mayor or other appropriate officials of the Borough, on behalf of the Borough, is hereby authorized and directed to attest to the execution of said Contracts for professional services in connection with the preparation of all bond ordinances and the authorization and issuance of all bonds, bond anticipation notes, tax anticipation notes or similar obligations and related matters of capital and debt financing by the Borough. 3. That no appropriation of funds is required at the time, payment coming from the proceeds of the sale of bonds, bond anticipation notes and tax anticipation notes or similar obligations or from capital authorizations or other appropriate budgeted items in accordance with the attached contract. 4. That this Contract is awarded through a Fair and Open process pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 9 5. That a notice in accordance with this resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law, shall be published in the official newspaper or newspapers of the Borough. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 12- 11 BOROUGH PHYSICIAN WHEREAS, the Borough is desirous of having a Borough Physician to send employees to for medical services when necessary: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council this 1st day of January 2011 that Health Point Medical be and hereby is re-appointed as Borough Physician for the year 2011, and that he be compensated for each employee referred to him for examination. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 13 -11 BOROUGH SPECIAL AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of the following Special and Consulting Engineers in various capacities for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Special Projects Engineering Services a. T & M Associates, Inc., Middletown, NJ b. Maser Consulting P.A., Red Bank, NJ Consulting Engineering Services – Water and Sewer a. T & M Associates, Inc., Middletown, NJ b. Maser Consulting P.A., Red Bank, NJ Consulting Engineering Services – Waterfront and Coastal a. T & M Associates, Middletown, NJ b. Maser Consulting P.A., Red Bank, NJ Consulting Engineering Services – Redevelopment a. T & M Associates, Middletown, NJ b. Maser Consulting P.A., Red Bank, NJ Consulting Engineering Services – Environmental a. T & M Associates, Middletown, NJ b. Maser Consulting P.A., Red Bank, NJ c. Excel Environmental Resources, Inc., North Brunswick, NJ WHEREAS, there exists the need for Special and Consulting Engineers for various projects and to advise Mayor and Council on engineering matters in the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, and  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 10 WHEREAS, proposals were solicited through a fair and open process to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons interested in being appointed as Special and Consulting Engineers in accordance with NJSA 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for that purpose, and WHEREAS, a Fair and Open process was used in accordance with N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5, to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons or firms interested in being appointed for the positions of Special and Consulting Engineers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, New Jersey as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport hereby appoint and confirm the Special and Consulting Engineers, as listed above, for a term of one year, beginning on January 1, 2011 and concluding December 31, 2011 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 and N.J.S.A 40A:11-1 et seq. 2. That a notice in accordance with this resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law shall be published in the official newspaper or newspapers of the Borough. 3. That an approved and executed copy of the Contract between the Borough and the various appointees, and a copy of this resolution shall be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk and be available for public inspection in accordance with the law. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: Ms. Sefcik – have accepted all who applied in the past; asked why all submissions were not appointed. Mayor – Thinning the herd to consolidate matters – T&M has all specialties that one would need. Mayor stated that they could designate a firm at a later date if necessary. RESOLUTION 14- 11 BOROUGH LEGAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of the following Legal Services Professionals in various specialized capacities for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Special Litigation Counsel a. Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC (re-appointment) b. Peter A. Locascio c. Menna, Supko & Nelson, LLC General Legal Matters a. Scarinci & Hollenbeck, LLC b. Peter A. Locascio c. Menna, Supko & Nelson, LLC d. Bernard M. Reilly Special Labor Relations Counsel a. Bernard M. Reilly, Red Bank, NJ Special Redevelopment Counsel a. McManimon & Scotland, Newark, NJ  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 11 WHEREAS, there exists the need for specialized legal service professionals from time to time and to advise the Mayor and Council on specialized legal matters in the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, and WHEREAS, proposals were solicited through a fair and open process to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons interested in being appointed as in accordance with NJSA 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, funds are or will be available for that purpose, and WHEREAS, a Fair and Open process was used in accordance with N.J.S.A 19:44A-20.5, to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons or firms interested in being appointed for the positions of Legal Services Professionals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, New Jersey as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport hereby appoint and confirm the various specialized legal services professionals, as stated above, for a term of one year, beginning on January 1, 2011 and concluding December 31, 2011 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 and N.J.S.A 40A:11-1 et seq. 2. That a notice in accordance with this resolution and the Local Public Contracts Law shall be published in the official newspaper or newspapers of the Borough. 3. That an approved and executed copy of the Contract between the Borough and the various appointees, and a copy of this resolution shall be placed on file in the Office of the Clerk and be available for public inspection in accordance with the law. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: Ms. Bolte asked if Mr. Lane was an associate to the Reilly firm; Mayor replied yes, until 6 years ago. RESOLUTION 15 - 11 TREASURER Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Keri Stencel, as the Borough Treasurer for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that Keri Stencel is hereby appointed as Treasurer for the calendar year 2011. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 12 RESOLUTION 16 – 11 OFFICIAL COLLECTER OF WATER & SEWER UTILITY RENTS Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Keri Stencel as Official Collector of Water & Sewer Utility Rents, for a term of one year, from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport, that the appointment of Keri Stencel as Official Collector of Water & Sewer Utility Rents be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 17- 11 FIRE INSPECTORS Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons as Fire Inspectors in the Borough of Keyport for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Harry Aumack II William Smith Jr. Dean Stoppiello Kenneth Marr Jr. Paul Murphy Elizabeth Sweeney David Olsen BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of the aforementioned individuals as Fire Inspectors be and the same are hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 18 - 11 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE MARSHALS Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons of Fire Patrol of the Keyport Fire Department as Fire Marshals, whose terms shall expire December 31, 2011: James Burke Kenneth Goble Larry Stonerock Julie Ann Csik Jay Gordon Marc Thalheimer Nick Devincenzo Joseph Konish William Vaughn Vito Esposito Jason Miller John Zarkivach Robert Ferry Chuck Pfleger Thomas Gallo, Jr. Pedro Santiago BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport the appointments of the foregoing named persons of Fire Patrol of the Keyport Fire Department be and the same are hereby confirmed as Fire Marshals, each term to expire on December 31, 2011. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 13 RESOLUTION 19 -11 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MECHANIC Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Matthew Farapan as the Fire Department Mechanic, whose term shall expire December 31, 2011: BE IT RESOLVED that Matthew Farapan is hereby appointed Fire Department Mechanic: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport the appointment of the foregoing named person be and the same is hereby confirmed as Fire Department Mechanic to expire on December 31, 2011. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 20 - 11 SMOKE DETECTOR INSPECTOR WHEREAS, the Borough is desirous of having Smoke Detector Inspector. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council this 1st day of January 2011 that Anthony Vecchio be and hereby is appointed as Borough Smoke Detector Inspector for the year 2011. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 21-11 APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of _Kenneth Krohe as Emergency Management Coordinator for the term of three years, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of _Kenneth Krohe as Emergency management Coordinator with a term to expire on December 31, 2014 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 14 RESOLUTION 22-11 APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of _James Lawson as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for the term of three years, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of _James Lawson as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator with a term to expire on December 31, 2014 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 23-11 APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATORS Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of Richard Ely and Thomas Gallo as Assistant Emergency Management Coordinators for the term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Richard Ely and Thomas Gallo as Assistant Emergency Management Coordinators with a term to expire on December 31, 2011 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 24 - 11 SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons as Special Police Officers, whose terms shall expire on December 31, 2011. CLASS II Michael Handler Frank Currier Eugene Eng David Osuch Robert Dane Robert Dillon BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of the foregoing named persons be and the same are hereby confirmed as Special Police Officers, whose terms shall expire on December 31, 2011. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 15 RESOLUTION 25- 11 SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of the following named persons as School Crossing Guards, whose term shall expire on December 31, 2011. Paul Albrecht Thomas O’Connor Edward Keeler Emily Burlew Sonia Perno Harry Kneute Linda Corbett Laurie Vanderbeck-Kopacz Ronald Dente Frances Spafford Margaret LaRosa Louis Spafford BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of the foregoing named persons be and the same are hereby confirmed as School Crossing Guards, each term to expire on December 31, 2011. Offered for adoption by Sheridan , second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 26 - 11 RECYCLING COORDINATOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Frank R. Currier, as Recycling Coordinator for a term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Frank R. Currier, as Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Keyport for a term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent Mr. Currier will take the 21 days of courses, Mr. Poling was not certified. RESOLUTION 27 - 11 DEPUTY RECYCLING COORDINATOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Robin Sheridan as Deputy Recycling Coordinator for a term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Robin Sheridan, as Deputy Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Keyport for a term of one year, January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Councilman Sheridan Absent  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 16 RESOLUTION 28 - 11 MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Lorene Wright as the Monmouth County Community Development Representative for the year 2011. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Lorene Wright as the Monmouth County Community Development Representative for the year 2011 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 29 - 11 MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council the appointment of Mayor Robert E. McLeod as the Monmouth County Community Development Alternate Representative for the year 2011. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Mayor Robert E. McLeod as the Monmouth County Community Development Alternate Representative for the year 2011 be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent RESOLUTION 30- 11 APPOINTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEMBERS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport have established, by Ordinance, an Environmental Commission consisting of seven members; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance provides that the Mayor shall appoint all members of the Commission. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Robert E. McLeod, Mayor of the Borough of Keyport, do hereby appoint the following members of the Environmental Commission for a three-year term: Unexpired term Dr. Kenneth R. DeGroat 1/1/09 – 12/31/11 Gay Lee Benedict _ 1/1/11 – 12/31/13 John M. Ambrose 1/1/11 – 12/31/13 Kenneth Howe ___ 1/1/11 – 12/31/13 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Alternate #2 member is hereby appointed for a two year term: Joseph E. Wedick __ 1/1/11 – 12/31/12 Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Councilmember Sefcik Abstain: Absent  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 17 RESOLUTION 31 - 11 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of Joseph Pinto and Jacqueline Kovacs-Olsen as a members of the Library Board of Trustees to fill a five- year term which will expire on December 31, 2015. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Councilmember Bolte, Sefcik Abstain: Absent Councilman Sheridan thanked JoEllen Trilling RESOLUTION 32-11 RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of Nicki Frances and Joseph Merla as Recreation Commission Members for a term of five years, from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Juanita Jeandron as an Alternate #1 to the Recreation Commission Member for a term of one year, from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of Nicki Frances, Joseph Merla and Juanita Jeandron to the Recreation Commission be and the same are hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Councilmember Bolte, Sefcik Abstain: Absent Bolte and Sefcik: Yes to Francis, no to Merla and Jeandron RESOLUTION 34 -11 BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN OFFICER WHEREAS, the Borough is desirous of having a Bloodborne Pathogen Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council this 1st day of January 2011 that Sharon L. Kirby-Magill be and hereby is appointed as Borough Bloodborne Pathogen Officer for the year 2011. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 18 RESOLUTION 35- 11 DESIGNATE PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that Lorene Wright is hereby designated Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) for the year 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Division of Contract Compliance. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 36 -11 HARBOR COMMISSION COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Councilmembers Evelyn Ambrose and Joseph E. Sheridan, members of the Governing Body, to the Harbor Commission for the year 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointments to the Harbor Commission for the year 2011, be and the same are hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Toglia Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Councilmembers Sheridan, Ambrose Absent: RESOLUTION 37- 11 HARBOR COMMISSION MEMBER Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the re- appointment of Wade Pedersen as a member of the Harbor Commission for a term of five years, from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2015. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointment of Wade Pedersen as a member of the Harbor Commission be and the same is hereby confirmed. Offered for adoption by Sheridan, second by Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: RESOLUTION 38 -11 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO RECYCLING COMMTTEE Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Kenneth Howe to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 2011, James Lawson, Thomas Gallo_ and Harold Perry as members of the Recycling Committee to fill three three-year terms which will expire on December 31, 2013. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Bolte  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 19 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: Mr. Sheridan thanked Joseph Antonaccio or his service on the recycling committee. RESOLUTION 39 -11 PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of_Robert_Burlew_ as a Class II member of the Planning Board to fill a one-year term which will expire on December 31, 2011. Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of John Kovacs as a Class IV member of the Planning Board to fill a 4 year term from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014 Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of John M. Ambrose as a Class IV member of the Planning Board to fill a 3 year term coterminous with his term on the Environmental Commission from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013 Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Joseph Wedick as an alternate member of the Planning Board to fill a two-year term January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Offered for adoption by Gross, second by Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik Abstain: Councilmember Ambrose abstained on John Ambrose Absent Mr. Sheridan thanked former members. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION There was a motion made with ayes by all present to open to the public at 2pm. Ms. Atkins, former Councilwoman, hoped that politics would be put aside and work together. Bobby Burlew, 64 Chandler, Chair of Republican Party – would like to see some of the badgering of the Republican party members put to rest. Decision was to cut back on engineers and attorneys to make it economically feasible. Mike Lane, 51 First Street, - welcomed new Councilmembers. Mr. Lane stated that he has a wish list; asked that the agenda be posted on website on Friday. Mr. Lane spoke of: - The struggle between single family homes and rentals, absentee landlord – would like a renewed effort of code enforcement. - asked if plans for Benjamin Terry Park were put together without Harbor Commission input. Would like a lip on the bulkhead and would like the Harbor Commission involved. - Tremendous turn over on the planning board, would like to be sure planning board members are trained There being no more comments or questions from the public the meeting was closed at 2:09 PM RESOLUTIONS BY CONSENT: 1. Resolution No. 40-11 2011 Rate of Interest for Non-Payment of Taxes and Assessments 2. Resolution No. 41-11 2011 Rate of Interest for Non-Payment of Water and Sewer Charges 3. Resolution No. 42-11 Authorizing Payroll/Emergencies for the Year 2011 4. Resolution No. 43-11 Authorization for Tax Assessor to File Appeals 5. Resolution No. 44-11 Purchasing Under State Contract 6. Resolution No. I45-11nvestment of Idle Funds  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 20 7. Resolution No. 46-11 Adoption of Cash Management Plan 8. Resolution No. 47-11 Authorize Tax Collector to Issue Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates 9. Resolution No. 48-11 2011 Temporary Budget 10. Resolution No. 49-11 2011 Debt Service 11. Resolution No. 50-11 Waiving of Interest Less than Fifty (50) Cents 12. Resolution No. 51-11 Annual Meeting Notice 13. Resolution No. 52-11 Designation of Official Newspapers 14. Resolution No. 53-11 Designation of Bank Depositories 15. Resolution No. 54-11Authorizing Signatures on borough Checks and Authorizing Bank 16. Resolution No. 55-11Authorizing Membership in the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund Subject to Approval of Assessment 17. Resolution No. 56-11 Affirming Rights and Obligations to Continue to Provide “Professional Services” Under Existing Contracts” Ms. Bolte asked for an explanation of number 17; asked about changing meeting time Amend resolution from 6:30 pm to 7pm moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik With #12 amended to 7pm Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE Ordinance #1-11 – Repealing Fee Reduction Ordinance #17-10 The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RESCINDING FEE REDUCTION ORDINANCE #17-10 Ms. Sefcik feels that there is a political commentary in the middle of the ordinance and has trouble voting on that and finds it inappropriate. Mayor – reinstates ordinance of the prior council. Purpose of the ordinance states why it is being introduced. This requires a political statement. Ms. Bolte asked who Carteret appointees are; Mayor stated Mr. Neibert and Middlesex County attorney Wisniewski. Bolte spoke of higher salary of $28,500 paid to former construction official. Mr. Neibert is being paid $13,500. Ms. Bolte does not want rhetoric in the Ordinance. Mr. Sheridan Agrees Motion to introduce Ordinance moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: 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 18, 2011 moved by Sheridan, second by Gross Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Gross, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 21 REMARKS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Councilwoman Sefcik: Ms. Sefcik thanked 2010 Council and staff for making it through a challenging year. Thanked Recreation committee and their volunteers. Wished all, happy healthy New Year. Councilman Sheridan: Mr. Sheridan stated it was an honor to be fire commissioner this past year. 1,450 First Aid calls this year. On December 25 at 2am there was a single car accident with 3 victims involved, two helicopters came. Mr. Sheridan felt there was a great response from these volunteers. Mr. Sheridan thanked all the Borough employees, DPW and Superintendent George Sappah. Thanked Mayor Bergen for 19 years of service, thanked the recreation committee, Carlos and Virginia Maldonado as President and Secretary of the Spanish American Club. They have resigned from those positions. Mr. Sheridan pledged to help finance chair as much as possible. Councilwoman Bolte: Ms. Bolte thanked outgoing Fire Chief Jim McTernan for his dedication and love of his community. Thanked Fire Department and First Aid volunteers for help during storm cleanup. Ms. Bolte stated she can’t commend them enough; thanked DPW for all their hard work. Ms. Bolte welcomed Mayor McLeod; feels council must have integrity and correct motives. Thanked Mr. Gross for his time on Council – assuming he will resign today. Councilman Gross: Mr. Gross stated that this was his last meeting wanted to thanked all who voted for him. Thanked the Republican Club and Mr Kovacs for his work on the Finance Committee; thanked Mr. Sheridan for his help, Mr Fallon for always having police numbers, and thanked Fire Department. Mr. Gross welcomed new members of Council; it was a pleasure to work with Police Department. Mr. Gross mentioned his father who passed away; he was very happy when Gross was elected. Councilwoman Ambrose: Thanked all citizens of Keyport for voting for her. Thanked Mayor McLeod for appointing her the finance chairman. Looks forward to serving the people of Keyport. Councilman Toglia: Thanked all for allowing him to serve; wished all a Happy New Year Mayor Robert McLeod: Thanked the Maldonado’s for their dedication Accept resignation of Councilman Gross motion made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Ambrose with ayes by all present. Now exists a vacancy in Council. No later than 15 days Republican Party needs to present a list of 3 nominees. Mr. Burlew, Republican Committee, announces three names for Council consideration 1. Warren Chamberlain 2. Joseph Wedick 3. Jackie Kovacs –Olsen Warren Chamberlain as Councilmember: Motion made by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. Warren Chamberlain was sworn in by Joseph Oxley. Councilman Chamberlain wished all a Happy New Year. Wants to bring back some respect and encouraged all to get involved during this difficult year. Republic Committee gave gifts to new Republican Council members and new Mayor.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features PDF Unlimited Pages Documents Complete January 1, 2011, page 22 ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn moved by: Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik Time of Adjournment: 2.47 PM BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL 2011