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Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011 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, 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. Mayor McLeod called the meeting to order at 7PM. and Borough Clerk read the Sunshine Law Notice. ROLL CALL On Roll Call the following were present: Councilmembers Bolte(arrived 7:07pm), Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose Toglia, Mayor McLeod. Others present: CFO, Tom Fallon, Borough Administrator Ms. Wright, Borough Attorney, John T. Lane PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE PRESENTATION 1. To Department of Public Works Superintendent George Sappah for 33 years of loyal service Mayor presented George Sappah with a watch. 2. Keyport Garden Club Presentation of Keyport Garden Walk Claire Skeen read the Garden Club’s credo June 9 & 10, 2012 would like permission to hold their Garden walk – a self-guided tour and make it an annual event. Have gone before KBA and asked for support and KBA agreed. Premise is to encourage civic pride. Garden Club will be launching a website at the end of this month. Mayor asked about the possibility of getting a tram for those who have difficulty getting around; Ms Skeen replied that it has been discussed. Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. Sheridan praised the work of the Garden Club. Ms. Skeen stated they are trying to incorporate all neighborhoods in town as part of the route. Ms. Sefcik suggested we reach out to the County for their help. Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte wit ayes by all present. Mr. Toglia asked if there would be a winner for the best. Ms. Skeen replied that they are not going to do that; just wants to inspire and welcome. PROCLAMATION Mayor read Proclamation for Alcohol Awareness Month 2011 APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 22, 2011 – Special March 15, 2011 – Regular Offered for adoption by Mr. Chamberlain, seconded by Mr. Sheridan Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 2 CONSENT AGENDA (All resolutions listed hereunder are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion. Any person may request that an item be removed for separate consideration.) R105-11 Payment Of Bills R106-11 Authorizing approval of Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission to Apply Pesticides from Aircraft to Control Mosquito over Portions of the Borough of Keyport (Pulled to vote on separately) R107-11 Appointment of Environmental Commission Member R108-11 Authorizing Tonnage Grant Application R109-11 Approve Reduction in Sewer Bill Due to Leak – Ross R110-11 Authorize Release of Performance Bond – 95 Route 36 R111-11 Authorize Acceptance of Tire Donation from Roder’s Motors to the Keyport Police Department R112-11 Application for a Raffle License – Keyport Hook and Ladder – Off-premise 50/50 cash R113-11 Application for a Raffle License – Liberty Hose Co. No. 3 – Big Wheel R114-11 Application for a Raffle License – Board of Fire Wardens – Carnival Games R115-11 Application for a Raffle License – Keyport Senior Citizens Advisory Committee – On-Premise 50/50 Cash R116-11 Application for a Raffle License – Keyport Indians, Inc., On-Premise 50/50 Cash R117-11 Application for a Raffle License – Keyport Cultural Celebration Committee – Tricky-Tray R118-11 Application for a Raffle License – Keyport Cultural Celebration Committee – On-Premise 50/50 Cash R119-11 Application for a Raffle License – Keyport Cultural Celebration Committee – On-Premise 50/50 Cash R120-11 Self-Examination of Budget Mr. Sheridan asked for an explanation which was given by CFO, Tom Fallon; will be continued in consent agenda R122-11 Authorizing Excel Environmental Resources Inc. to Apply for Grant Funding – Single System Laundry R123-11 Authorizing Excel Environmental Resources Inc. to Apply for Grant Funding – Benjamin Terry Park R124-11 Authorizing Reduction in Sewer Bill Due to Broken Pipes - Olmedo PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 723 P.M moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Toglia with ayes by all present. Resident - Property Maintenance issue at 123 Church Street asked what procedure was in place for these issues; Administrator gave an explanation. George Walling asked if the Mayor has looked into Mike Lane’s concerns about the KCC; asked about an audit. Mayor stated he has not yet looked into it. Mr. Walling asked about the Community Development Coordinator position and how salary was being paid when Grant has expired. Grant ran out at the end of February. Administrator explained that the money is now coming out of Administration’s budget. Mr. Walling asked about a back hoe and if there was Council approval. Mr. Chamberlain asked if the Administrator notified Council that CD Coordinator grant ran out. Administrator believes she did, it was discussed at the budget meeting.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 3 Mr. Chamberlain feels Council should have been consulted once the grant ran out as to how to proceed with the position. Mayor asked to have the discussion ended now. Andy Willner, Osborne Street asked the status of the Aeromarine Solar project. Mr. Willner stated that spraying pesticides over a marsh will not work. Mr. Willner finds Marsh management, spraying pools by hand, to be much more effective. Mr. Willner mentioned disposing of standing water in yards to reduce mosquitos. Both airplanes and insecticides are pollutants. Mayor stated there was another presentation on the solar project. Green Team is a subcommittee of the Environmental Commission. Ms. Sefcik did appoint members to the Green Team who were on the Environmental Commission but not necessarily part of the Environmental Commission. Mentioned the need for re-appointments to that Green Team. She will work with the Mayor on that. Mr. Lane, 51 First Street, mentioned residents on Washington Street who couldn’t even open their doors due to the number of mosquitoes. Mr. Lane asked about Resolutions for Excel for Grant application. CFO stated it was 100% funded by state until we get to remedial action, then funded 75%. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed to the public at 7:45 P.M. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS Motion on the Consent Agenda Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with the exception of R106-11 Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent: R106-11 Authorizing approval of Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission to Apply Pesticides from Aircraft to Control Mosquito over Portions of the Borough of Keyport Councilman Sheridan/Toglia – made a motion to vote “NO” on R106-11. Borough Clerk Heilweil clarified that a yes vote would be voting no on the resolution. Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Chamberlain Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain Abstain: Absent: Tie Vote – Mayor votes “Abstain” – motion fails. Ask Administrator to inquiry why engaging in broad spray tactic and any literature we have on negative environmental impact. Motion to table the resolution to the next meeting made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Toglia Roll Call: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain. Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Abstain: Absent:  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 4 PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2011 MUNICIPAL BUDGET The meeting was opened to the Public for comments or questions for Comments or Questions on the 2011 Municipal Budget at 723 P.M moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Ambrose with ayes by all present. Mr. Wedick asked if there is any possibility of any further reductions. Is it worth not adopting the budget now? Councilmembers Ambrose, Toglia and Chamberlain would like one more budget meeting. Ms. Ambrose asked when was the budget adopted last year? Mr. Fallon responded June, but we were waiting for State Aid figures. Decision was made for the Finance Committee to have their third meeting tomorrow. Mr. Chamberlain asked about the protocol for advising Council when a grant runs out. Administrator replied that a portion of the Community Development Coordinator salary has already been in the budget. CFO – Impact on the budget $20,000 plus benefits Ken McPeek, Division Street, stated last year the Finance Committee had two meetings a week for several weeks Mr. Lane mentioned that Council had one more budget meeting than the school Board did for their budget. Mr. Lane stated salaries in budget went up over 5%. CFO stated that is incorrect and explained how other expense and salary and wage are listed in the budget. Increase is close to 2% levy cap allowable. Mr. Lane stated sheet 12 – Administrative wages up 32%; asked what is driving that up. Administrator stated that is the salary that has been talked about at this meeting. Mr. Lane asked about the Property Maintenance – sheet 15 – wages & salaries up 55% Administrator explained that in 2009 we had two positions in that department. Then we .lost one and the assistant took that position. This budget includes two positions. Mr. Lane asked why the Board of Health salary went up. Administrator stated that she was ordered to put her position to full time after being placed on part time. CFO stated that $40,000 had to be placed in escrow in order to cover three part time employees who were put back to full time and may have to be paid for the time they did not work. Mr. Lane feels the budget should be looked at again. Would like Council to look at long term goals and strategies. Joy Tomczak, 109 Fulton St, why only two meetings. Ms. Ambrose stated felt it was an over site that she would like to rectify. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed to the public at 8:21 P.M. Mayor – If we are going to carry the budget to the next agenda why can’t we do the amendment to the next meeting.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 5 AMENDMENT TO 2011 MUNICIPAL BUDGET R121-11 – Resolution Amending the 2011 Municipal Budget – Library Tax Allocation CFO explained that municipal tax will go down but there will be a separate library tax. Same amount raised – just using two takes. Offered for adoption by Mr. Sheridan, seconded by Ms. Bolte Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain ADOPTION OF 2011 MUNICIPAL BUDGET – (tabled until the next meeting) 1. Resolution Adopting the 2011 Municipal Budget The Clerk reads the Budget by Title: 2011 MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, FOR THE YEAR 2011 1a. Motion to Open Public Hearing: Opened: Closed: 1b. R125-11 – Resolution Adopting the 2011 Municipal Budget – Tabled until the next meeting. Off: 2nd: Roll Call: Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia PUBLIC HEARINGS/ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance #7 -11 – Landlord Registration The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XII, BUILDING AND HOUSING, SECTION 12-14.3 Definitions, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT Motion was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Chamberlain with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 8:26 P.M. Dennis Fotopolous asked for a clarification of the Ordinance. Mayor explained that this will apply to owner-occupied two families. Dennis Fotopoulous asked Council to repeal the Ordinance the requires payment for owner- occupied two families. Ms. Bolte stated that it affects 26 people raising $1300 in revenue for the Borough Andy Willner – asked about non-owner occupied fee; also $50.00 Lynne Kosobuki, 93 First Street, owner occupied 2- family residence does not object to paying the $50.00 fee Mike Lane – are tenants identified on the Landlord registration; yes. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the hearing was closed at 8:40 P.M.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 6 Motion to adopt Ordinance was made by Ms. Sefcik, second by Mr. Toglia Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia 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 Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain 2. Ordinance #8-11 – Improvements to Benjamin Terry Bulkhead and other waterfront facilities due to March 2010 storm damage The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FIREMEN’S PARK BOARDWALK, THE BENJAMIN TERRY PARK BULKHEAD AND THE WILLIAM A. RALPH PIER, BY AND IN THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $725,000 THEREFOR (INCLUDING A $565,868 CONTRIBUTION FROM INSURANCE PROCEEDS) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF Motion was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 8:41 P.M. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the hearing was closed at 8:42P.M. Motion to adopt Ordinance was made by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Toglia Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia 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 Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: 3. Ordinance #9-11 – Various Road Improvements – Division St., West First St., West Second St., Chingarora Ave., and Luppatatong Ave. – NJ DOT Grant Project The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $900,000THEREFOR (INCLUDING A $250,000 GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND A $194,559 GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $445,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF Motion was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 8:44 P.M.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 7 Andy Willner – asked if cost of asphalt goes up, does cost of contract go up? Administrator stated that the contract has not been awarded yet. Mr. Lane, 51 First Street, are these pure money grants? CFO – Down payment has been provided for in previous budgets. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the hearing was closed at 8:47P.M. Motion to adopt Ordinance was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Chamberlain Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia 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 Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: 4. Ordinance #10-11 – USDA Grant & Loan Project for Sewer Utility Improvements The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING BOND ORDINANCE #8-09 (WHICH PROVIDES FOR SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM UPGRADES) HERETOFORE FINALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION THEREIN BY $1,900,000 AND TO INCREASE THE AUTHORIZIATION OF BONDS AND NOTES THEREIN BY $1,900,000 Motion was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik with ayes by all present to open the Hearing to the public for comments or questions at 8:51 P.M. Mr. Lane – 1.6 million already authorized, have we spent that? CFO – about $300,000 There being no more comments or questions from the public, the hearing was closed at 9:00P.M. Motion to adopt Ordinance tabled until May 17th pending approval of Local Finance Board for Waiver of Down Payment was made by Ms. Sefcik, second by Mr. Chamberlain Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES 1. Ordinance – Salary Ordinance for Community Development Coordinator, Building Inspector, Director of Inspections, Zoning Officer/Construction Code Officer 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  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 8 Motion to introduce Ordinance moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, 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 May 3, 2011was made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Sefcik Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 1. Application for a Social Affairs permit from the Organization for the Unity of the Puerto Ricans of Keyport, Inc. for the Spanish American Festival to be held at Beach Front Park on August 13th, 2011 from 12Noon – 9PM Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present. 2. Email from Michelina Caputo, of Michelina’s – A Marketplace Café, regarding two-hour parking regulation in front of the storefronts on Maple Place Motion to refer to Police Commission with recommendations; consult NPP minutes moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte with ayes by all present 3. Thank you letter from Keyport Fire Department, St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee 2011, to George “Butch” Casaletto Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Toglia with ayes by all present. 4. Notice from American Legion Post 23 regarding the Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 30, 2011 at 12 noon and invitation to participate Motion to receive and file moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Chamberlain with ayes by all present. 5. Email from Keyport Garden Club seeking Council approval for use of the mini-park for their spring plant sale to be held May 28th between 9AM and 3PM (Rain date May 29th) Motion to approve moved by Ms. Bolte, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present 6. Letter from Charlie Merla regarding the cost of liquor licensing fees Motion to receive and file, moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Chamberlain with ayes by all present. 7. Application for a Social Affair Permit for the Keyport Cultural Celebration Committee to be held at the International Fest on June 25, 2011 (Rain date June 26th) Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Chamberlain with ayes by all present. 8. Letter from KBA Visual Improvements Committee requesting permission to begin Phase 2 improvements to the Mini-Park Administrator is not sure it is a good idea to improve at this time, will not know until August. Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Ambrose  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 9 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia, Mayor McLeod Nays: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain Absent: Abstain: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mr. Sheridan mentioned that the Easter egg Hunt is this Saturday at noon with rain date Sunday. Mr. Chamberlain mentioned that an elderly woman had a garage that needed to be taken down which was done voluntarily by the Fire Department Eagle Hose DISCUSSION Atlantic Street – North of First Street, adjacent to the Yacht Club Regarding vacating or renaming of portion of Atlantic Street – North of First Street Ann Quinn, Vice Commodore of the Keyport Yacht Club, would like the street to be vacated and be made a parking area. Would relieve the Borough of maintenance and snow plowing. Lynn Kosobucki is willing to vacate her side in return for fencing along the property. Ms. Bolte pointed out by law when the street is vacated it must be divided equally between the two adjoining property owners. Mayor – Ms. Kosobuki would then need to offer part of hers to the Yacht Club. Will need to get estimates as to the cost. Andy Willner – asked about maintaining public access to the water. Mayor stated the Borough would maintain an easement for emergency vehicles. Motion made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Bolte to have the Administrator and Attorney format a plan of action Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT - Safety meeting with managers and supervisors held yesterday - Haz Com, Fire Prevention Plan and Emergency Access have been distributed for comments - Clean copy of personal manual – copies will be distributed to Department Heads for review, then distributed to employees - Received upgrades on lighting due to energy efficiency survey - JCP&L will do an energy audit of the building - Sustainable NJ – being done by CD Coordinator - Thanked Keyport Fire Department for repeater help at Bethany Manor last night - Radios going to broad band in 2013 need repeater - Sewer system specs in Administration Office for anyone to review - Punch list items being down at water park - Borough Engineer meeting with DEP regarding Spaulding of concrete at Waterfront Park - Cedar Street – engineer has secured the repair of two locations sidewalks & curbs, on the project Mr. Toglia asked if this will cost the taxpayers anything.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 10 ATTORNEY'S REPORT NEW BUSINESS R126-11 Resolution Authorize Agreed One Time Policy Exception to Sick Time/Vacation Policy and PBA Contract Provision to Permit Officers to Donate Accrued Sick Leave and/or Vacation Days to Police Sergeant Cassidy Matt Salvatore and PBA President Joseph Ruth spoke regarding Police Department members giving up time for an officer with a gravely ill family member. Will cost less with Senior Officers donating time to this Sergeant – no pressure was put on any officer Ms. Ambrose met with Harbor Commission last night, would like a sign on the pier stating “no dogs allowed”. Motion to approve moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Chamberlain Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik Absent: Abstain INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 2. Ordinance – Police Department Structure - TABLED The Clerk reads the Ordinance by Title: AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER III ARTICLE I “POLICE DEPARTMENT” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT Motion to Table Ordinance made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Ambrose Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain PUBLIC COMMENT PORTION The meeting was opened to the public for comments or questions at 10:17 P.M moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Toglia with ayes by all present. Ed Carew, announced fifth sign has been completed and installed on Broadway. Spent $125.o in supplies and labor was free. Mr. McPeek need stakes at waterfront Nancy Carew, 64 Broadway, spoke regarding spraying for mosquitos. Concerned about the honey bees in her yard since her husband is a bee keeper. Would like Council to reconsider. Terry Bolte, 65 Elizabeth, asked if there would be another public hearing on the budget. Joy Tomczak is there a commitment for another public workshop on the budget; yes. Mr. Lane asked the for the budget? Spoke of wealthier towns making lay-offs to lower the increase in taxes. More taxes go up the more pressure to convert to a multi-family. Dennis Fotopoulous, 77 Beers St, all comp for 2-family home was for short-sale so their were no actual comp when he went to refinance. Would like Council to consider other options when purchasing ink cartridges. He is in the business and sells these items for much less. Says copier lease is an exorbitant cost. Encouraged purchasing remanufactured cartridges and returning empty cartridges. Savings is from 20-60%.  Click Here & Upgrade Expanded Features Documents PDF Unlimited Pages Complete April 12, 2011, page 11 There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed to the public at 10:17P.M. CLOSED SESSION R104-11 Closed Session Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 104-11 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 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: § Contract Negotiations § Sale of Borough Property § Personnel 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, Sale of Borough Property 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: Mr. Sheridan, Seconded by Mr. Chamberlain Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bolte, Sefcik, Chamberlain, Sheridan, Ambrose, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: Came out of closed session at 11:12PM ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made and carried at 11:12 pm