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January 1, 2013, page 1 Keyport, New Jersey Minutes of the annual 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 AGENDA BOROUGH OF KEYPORT REORGANIZATION MEETING JANUARY 1, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McLeod called the meeting to order at 12:04 P.M. 2. SUNSHINE LAW NOTICE Borough Clerk Valerie Heilweil read the Sunshine Law Notice. 3. ROLL CALL OF 2012 COUNCIL McPeek, Sheridan, Tomczak, Toglia, Mayor McLeod 4. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBERS Kenneth McPeek Sophia Lamberson 5. NOMINATION OF REPUBLICAN COUNCILMEMBER Mayor McLeod: “To replace Mrs. Ambrose, I do have a letter that was received yesterday. Is there anybody in the audience who wishes to make a formal presentation of this letter? Okay, not seeing anyone. The three nominees presented by Robert Burlew, the Keyport Republican Municipal Committee Chairman are Joseph Wedick, Kenneth Howe and Tammy Frick. What is the Council’s pleasure with any of these nominees?” Councilman Sheridan made a motion that he would like to table this decision until the next meeting. Councilwoman Tomczak: “We did receive a list yesterday and we received a second list also yesterday and I would second Joe’s motion to table it till January 15th.” Mayor McLeod: “And I will note under NJSA 40A:16-11 of the Municipal Vacancy Act the Council has to make their decision within thirty days of the occurrence of the vacancy. The vacancy occurred on December 21, the effective date of Mrs. Ambrose’s resignation. The list has been provided within the 15 day limit for that so as of this point the Council has until January 20 to makes its decision so we will carry it to the January 15th meeting.” 6. ROLL CALL OF 2013 COUNCIL Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia, Mayor McLeod – all present 7. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Boy Scout Troop 364 8. INVOCATION Chaplain Raymond Kilroy  January 1, 2013, page 2 9. PRESENTATIONS – Recreation Commission Holiday Lighting Awards: Awards were presented by Councilman McPeek and Denise Nellis: First Place: Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ely, 203 Seventh Street Second Place: Ms. Francesca Tango, 132 Washington Street Third Place: Ms. Kim Touhy, 41 Cedar Street 10. APPOINTMENTS Mayor McLeod announced the 2013 Fire Department Chiefs and asked that they assemble to take their Oaths of Office, to be administered by the Borough Clerk: Chief of the Department: Robert Aumack First Assistant Chief: Richard B. Ely Jr Second Assistant Chief: Charles Pfleger Third Assistant Chief: Eugene Eng 11. PRESENTATION OF EX-CHIEF’S BADGE: Fire Commissioner Clemente Toglia Presented John McCleaster the Ex Chief Badge 12. 2013 FIRST AID SQUAD OFFICERS: Chief: Kenneth Krohe Captain: Michael Nevitt 1st Lieutenant: Daniel Neff 2nd Lieutenant: Kelly Biechler 13. KEYPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION Fire Prevention Safety Poster Winners presented by Hank Young Winners: Ashley Yansaguano Matthew Liggio Chloe Callueng 14. POLICE AWARDS: Mayor McLeod turned the meeting over to Chief Casaletto for the Police Presentations. Chief George Casaletto stated that the usual presentations and inspection will be done during National Police Week. Awards were given to Councilwoman Joy Tomczak – Police Commissioner, Councilwoman Christian Bolte, Councilwoman Evelyn Ambrose, Pastor Michael Shahid, Fire Chief John McCleaster, OEM members Tom Gallo, Jim Lawson, Rick Ely, Kenny Krohe, and Sgt. Rick Ely, who is retiring this year. Chief Casaletto thanked the people of Keyport. 15. MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS: Mayor McLeod presented the volunteers of the year awards to the following: OEM: Ken Krohe, James Lawson, Tom Gallo, Rick Ely Chief McCleaster and the Keyport Fire Department Mary Anne Devarti and Boy Scout Troop 364 16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 4, 2012 - Work Session Motion to approve made by Mr. McPeek, second by Mr. Sheridan  January 1, 2013, page 3 Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: December 18, 2012 - Regular Session & Closed Session Motion to approve made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. McPeek Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: 17. REGULAR ORDER OF BUSINESS Mayor and Council appointed the following: RESOLUTION No. 1-13 COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mayor McLeod announces the election of Joseph Sheridan as Council President for the year 2013. 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: McPeek SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Sheridan RESOLUTION No. 2-13 COUNCIL COMMITTEES Mayor McLeod announces the appointment to the Council Committees for the year 2013. POLICE 1. Joy-Michele Tomczak 2. Sophia Lamberson 3. Clemente Toglia FIRE/FIRST AID/EMERGENCY 1. Ken McPeek SERVICES 2. Joy-Michele Tomczak 3. Joseph Sheridan FINANCE/GRANTS/REDEVELOPMENT 1. Joseph Sheridan 2. Clemente Toglia 3. Joy-Michele Tomczak BUILDINGS/GROUNDS AND LIBRARY 1. Clemente Toglia 2. Joseph Sheridan 3. PUBLIC WORKS/RECYCLING/ 1. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 2. Ken McPeek 3. Sophia Lamberson  January 1, 2013, page 4 HEALTH AND RECREATION 1. Sophia Lamberson 2. 3. Ken McPeek PERSONNEL SELECT 1. Joseph Sheridan 2. 3. Joy-Michele Tomczak BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointment of Committees, as made by the Mayor, for the year 2013 be and the same are hereby approved and confirmed. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 3-13 APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH ATTORNEY Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of Gordon Litwin, of Ansell Grimm & Aaron, as Borough Attorney for the term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. 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 position 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 Gordon Litwin, of Ansell Grimm & Aaron for a term of one year, beginning on January 1, 2013 and concluding December 31, 2013 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 and N.J.S.A 40A:12-1 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: Sheridan SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 4-13 BOROUGH AUDITOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of Robert Morrison of Hodulik & Morrison PA, as Borough Auditor for the term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.  January 1, 2013, page 5 WHEREAS, there exists the need for an Auditor to advise Mayor and Council on financial matters 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, proposals were solicited through a fair and open process to publicly solicit proposals or qualifications of persons interested in being appointed Borough Auditor in accordance with NJSA 19:44A-20.5; 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 2013, by the Mayor, be and the same is hereby confirmed. The person hereby appointed is Robert Morrison of Hodulik & Morrison PA is a Registered Municipal Accountant and it is not possible to obtain competitive bids. 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: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 5-13 APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of Council the appointment of Joseph P. Baumann, of Mc Manimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC as the Bond Counsel for the term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. 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 Mc Manimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC 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:12-2 (6) and therefore are excepted from the Local Public Contracts Law requirements for competitive bidding, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5 (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:  January 1, 2013, page 6 1. That the Mayor and Borough Council hereby appoint Joseph P. Baumann, of the firm of Mc Manimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC to serve as Bond Counsel for the year 2013, 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:12-1 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. 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: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 6-13 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 2013 that Dr. Derrick M. Brown, M.D. be and hereby is appointed as Borough Physician for the year 2013, and that he be compensated for each employee referred to him for examination. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 7-13 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, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Motion made by Sheridan and carried by McPeek with ayes by all present to amend Resolution 7-13 by deleting the following: Consulting Engineering Services – Special Projects- Environmental a. T&M Associates, 1373 Broad Street, Ste 306, Clifton NJ 07013 b. Meridian Environmental, 24 Germania Station Rd., Ste. 3, Toms River, NJ 08755 c. Hatch Mott MacDonald, 3 Paragon Way, Freehold, NJ 07728 d. CME, 1460 Route 9 South, Howell NJ 07731  January 1, 2013, page 7 th and to re-advertise and carry to the January 15 meeting. Consulting Engineering Services – General Engineering a. T&M Associates, 1373 Broad Street, Ste 306, Clifton NJ 07013 b. Meridian Environmental, 24 Germania Station Rd., Ste. 3, Toms River, NJ 08755 c. Hatch Mott MacDonald, 3 Paragon Way, Freehold, NJ 07728 e. CME, 1460 Route 9 South, Howell NJ 07731 Consulting Engineering Services – Water and Sewer a. T&M Associates, 1373 Broad Street, Ste 306, Clifton NJ 07013 b. Hatch Mott MacDonald, 3 Paragon Way, Freehold, NJ 07728 c. CME, 1460 Route 9 South, Howell NJ 07731 Consulting Engineering Services – Waterfront and Coastal a. T&M Associates, 1373 Broad Street, Ste 306, Clifton NJ 07013 b. Hatch Mott MacDonald, 3 Paragon Way, Freehold, NJ 07728 c. CME, 1460 Route 9 South, Howell NJ 07731 Consulting Engineering Services – Redevelopment a. T&M Associates, 1373 Broad Street, Ste 306, Clifton NJ 07013 b. CME, 1460 Route 9 South, Howell NJ 07731 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 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, 2013 and concluding December 31, 2013 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 and N.J.S.A 40A:12-1 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: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  January 1, 2013, page 8 RESOLUTION No. 8-13 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, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Special Litigation Counsel a. Weiner Lesniak, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, PO Box 0438, Parsippany NJ 07054 b. Wisniewski & Associates, 17 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872 c. Bernard Reilly, LLC, 90 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 d. Ansell, Grimm, & Aaron, 60 Park Place Ste 1114, Newark, NJ 07102 e. Diegnan & Brophy, LLC, 2329 Route 34, Ste 106, Wall Township, NJ 08736 f. Scarinci Hollenbeck, 1100 Valley Brook Ave, PO Box 790, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 General Legal Matters a. Wisniewski & Associates, 17 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872 b. Weiner Lesniak, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, PO Box 0438, Parsippany NJ 07054 c. Ansell, Grimm, & Aaron, 60 Park Place Ste 1114, Newark, NJ 07102 d. Diegnan & Brophy, LLC, 2329 Route 34, Ste 106, Wall Township, NJ 08736 e. Scarinci Hollenbeck, 1100 Valley Brook Ave, PO Box 790, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071 f. Bernard Reilly, LLC, 90 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Special Labor Relations Counsel a. Weiner Lesniak, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, PO Box 0438, Parsippany NJ 07054 b. Wisniewski & Associates, 17 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872 c. Bernard Reilly, LLC, 90 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 d. Ansell, Grimm, & Aaron, 60 Park Place Ste 1114, Newark, NJ 07102 Special Redevelopment Counsel a. Weiner Lesniak, LLP, 629 Parsippany Road, PO Box 0438, Parsippany NJ 07054 b. Wisniewski & Associates, 17 Main Street, Sayreville, NJ 08872 c. Bernard Reilly, LLC, 90 Maple Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701 d. Mc Manimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC, 75 Livingston Ave., 2nd Fl. Roseland, NJ 07086 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, 2013 and concluding December 31, 2013 in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44-20.5 and N.J.S.A 40A:12-1 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.  January 1, 2013, page 9 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: Sheridan SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 9-13 TREASURER Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the reappointment of Keri Stencel, as the Borough Treasurer for the term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that Keri Stencel is hereby reappointed as Treasurer for the calendar year 2013. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 10-13 OFFICIAL COLLECTER OF WATER & SEWER UTILITY RENTS Mayor McLeod announces the reappointment of Keri Stencel as Official Collector of Water & Sewer Utility Rents, for a term of one year, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport, that the reappointment of Keri Stencel as Official Collector of Water & Sewer Utility Rents be and the same is hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 11-13 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, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Paul Murphy William Smith Jr. Dean Stoppiello Kenneth Marr David Olsen Nicholas Vecchio 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: McPeek SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS:  January 1, 2013, page 10 ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 12-13 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, 2013: James Burke Joseph Konish Chuck Raftery Nick Devincenzo Ron Lowther Pedro Santiago Vito Esposito Jason Miller Larry Stonerock Thomas Gallo Tim Pfleger Mark Thalheimer Ken Goble Chuck Pfleger Frank Travers John Henkel Rich Pettus 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, 2013. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 13-13 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MECHANIC Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the reappointment of Matthew Farapan as the Fire Department Mechanic, whose term shall expire December 31, 2013: BE IT RESOLVED that Matthew Farapan is hereby reappointed Fire Department Mechanic; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport the reappointment of the foregoing named person be and the same is hereby confirmed as Fire Department Mechanic to expire on December 31, 2013. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 14-13 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 2013 that Anthony Vecchio be and hereby is reappointed as Borough Smoke Detector Inspector for the year 2013 OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  January 1, 2013, page 11 RESOLUTION No. 15-13 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, 2013 to December 31, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the reappointment of Richard Ely and Thomas Gallo as Assistant Emergency Management Coordinators with a term to expire on December 31, 2013 be and the same is hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 16-13 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, 2013. 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, 2013. OFFERED: Tomczak SECONDED: Sheridan AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 17-13 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, 2013. Dawn O’Neill Alnita Muldrow Thomas O’ Connor Laurie Vanderbeck-Kopacz Edward Keeler Linda Corbett Darcel Hansen Patricia Smith Frances Spafford Heather Figueroa Barbara Mielnicki Ronald Dente Alternates Robert Dillon  January 1, 2013, page 12 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, 2013. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 18-13 MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council, the reappointment of Lorene Wright as the Monmouth County Community Development Representative for the year 2013. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the reappointment of Lorene Wright as the Monmouth County Community Development Representative for the year 2013 be and the same is hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Toglia SECONDED: Sheridan AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 19-13 MONMOUTH COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE Mayor McLeod announces, with the advice and consent of the Council the appointment of Council President Joseph Sheridan as the Monmouth County Community Development Alternate Representative for the year 2013. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Council President Joseph Sheridan as the Monmouth County Community Development Alternate Representative for the year 2013 be and the same is hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Toglia SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 20-13 BORNE 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 2013 that Tina Dowling be and hereby is appointed as Borough Bloodborne Pathogen Officer for the year 2013. OFFERED: Tomczak SECONDED: Sheridan AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  January 1, 2013, page 13 RESOLUTION No. 21-13 DESIGNATE PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that Borough Administrator Lorene Wright is hereby designated Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) for the year 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the State Division of Contract Compliance. OFFERED: Toglia SECONDED: Sheridan AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 22-13 APPOINTMENT OF LICENSED WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport is required to have a licensed operator of its Water Treatment Facility; and WHEREAS, James Mastrokalos is qualified and holds a license as a Water Treatment Facility Operator. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council as follows: 1. James Mastrokalos is hereby retained as the licensed operator of the Keyport Water Treatment Facility effective January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. 2. James Mastrokalos shall be compensated for said services per annum. 3. Said services shall include the preparation and filing of all operation reports, performance of all services required by the State of New Jersey and any other regulatory bodies of a licensed operator of the Keyport Water Treatment Facility. In the event of an emergency and services are required outside the scope of this agreement that require on site supervision of James Mastrokalos, he shall be compensated with an additional rate per hour for said services but shall not receive any other benefits or compensation. 4. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to enter into an agreement with James Mastrokalos providing for the performance of said professional services. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  January 1, 2013, page 14 RESOLUTION No. 23-13 APPOINTMENT OF LICENSED WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR AND LICENSED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATOR WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport is presently in need of the professional services of a duly licensed “Wastewater Collection System Operator” and “Water Distribution Operator”; and WHEREAS, these professional services include the preparation and filing of all operation reports, performance of all services required by the State of New Jersey and other regulatory bodies of persons so licensed; and WHEREAS, James Mastrokalos offered these professional services for which he is qualified, pending additional licensing, for a cost of $5,000 per license per annum; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds for same are available. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport as follows: 1. The Borough hereby retains the professional services of Licensed Wastewater Collection Systems Operator and Licensed Water Distribution System Operator from James Mastrokalos for a term of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013 at a rate per annum for each license. 2. This retention is conditioned upon James Mastrokalos performing all of the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Wastewater Collection System Operator and Licensed Water Distribution System Operator in accordance with all laws and regulations pertaining to same and the obtaining of all necessary licenses to perform said duties. 3. The Mayor and appropriate Borough officials are authorized to execute any necessary documents pertaining to same. 4. This action is approved without competitive bids, nor the solicitation of competitive price quotes, in accordance with State Law. 5. A notice of this award shall be advertised as required by law. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Motion made by Tomczak to amend Resolution 24-12 to amend alternate #2 member to Keith Sargeant, second by Sheridan with ayes by all present. RESOLUTION No. 24-13 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: Dr. Kenneth R. DeGroat 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2015 Michael Palmisano 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2015  January 1, 2013, page 15 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 one-year unexpired term: Dennis Fotopoulos 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2013 Barbara Granda 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2013 Victoria Mariocca 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2013 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Alternate #1 member is hereby appointed for a one-year unexpired term: Collette Kennedy 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2013 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following Alternate #2 member is hereby appointed for a two-year term: Keith Sargeant 01/01/2013 – 12/31/2014 OFFERED: Tomczak SECONDED: Sheridan AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 25-13 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of James Bacci as a member of the Library Board of Trustees to fill a five-year term which will expire on December 31, 2017. Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council Mayor’s Alternate Clemente Toglia as a member of the Library Board of Trustees to fill a one-year term which will expire on December 31, 2013. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 26-13 RECREATION COMMISSION MEMBERS Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the reappointment of Nancy Jones as Recreation Commission Member for a term of five years, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the reappointments of to the Recreation Commission be and the same are hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:  January 1, 2013, page 16 RESOLUTION No. 27-13 HARBOR COMMISSION COUNCILMEMBERS Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Councilmembers Joseph Sheridan and Sophia Lamberson, members of the Governing Body, to the Harbor Commission for the year 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the foregoing appointments to the Harbor Commission for the year 2013 be and the same are hereby confirmed. OFFERED: McPeek SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 28-13 HARBOR COMMISSION MEMBER Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the reappointment of Daniel Bach as Harbor Commission Member for a term of five years, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2017. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the reappointment of to the Harbor Commission be and the same are hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 29-13 RECYCLING COORDINATOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of Robin Sheridan, as Recycling Coordinator for a term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of Robin Sheridan, as Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Keyport for a term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 be and the same is hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Toglia SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Sheridan RESOLUTION No. 30-13 DEPUTY RECYCLING COORDINATOR Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointment of R. Calvin Bell, as Deputy Recycling Coordinator for a term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointment of R. Calvin Bell, as Deputy Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Keyport for a term of one year, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 be and the same is hereby confirmed.  January 1, 2013, page 17 OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: McPeek AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 31-13 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE RECYCLING COMMITTEE Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of Thomas Gallo and James Lawson as Recycling Committee Members for a term of three years, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. Mayor McLeod announces with the advice and consent of the Council, the appointments of Christian Bolte, as Recycling Committee Member Alternate for a term of one year, from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport that the appointments of, and to the Recycling Committee be and the same are hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 32-13 PLANNING BOARD COUNCILMEMBER Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Joseph Sheridan, a member of the Governing Body, to the Planning Board for the year 2013, 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 2013, as a Class III member, Councilmember Joseph Sheridan be and the same is hereby confirmed. OFFERED: Toglia SECONDED: Tomczak AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 33-13 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, 2013. Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Mark Sessa and Roger Benedict as Class IV members of the Planning Board to fill a 4-year term from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016 Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Dennis Fotopoulos as a Class IV member of the Planning Board to fill an unexpired term from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 Mayor McLeod announces the appointment of Jacqueline Kovacs-Olsen as an alternate member of the Planning Board to fill a two-year term from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014. OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia  January 1, 2013, page 18 NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RESOLUTION No. 34-13 APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE GREEN TEAM WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport is has established a Green Team for the purpose of promoting sustainability in the Borough, and WHEREAS, the responsibilities of the Green Team can also be assumed by the existing municipal Environmental Commission, and WHEREAS, as it is also desirable to include the following departments within the Borough on the Green Team, Members of the team: Public Works – R. Calvin Bell Recycling – Environmental Commission – Kenneth DeGroat & Michael Palmisano Recreation – George Strang Harbor Commission – Frank Mongiello Planning Board / Zoning Board – Dennis Fotopoulos School Board – Business Administrator – Lorene Wright Council Liaison – Councilmember Kenneth McPeek Mayor Robert E. McLeod Garden Club (2) – Ed Carew & Andrew Willner Residents (3) – John Polewzak, Daniel Smith & Brett Irish NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the term of these appointed members will expire December 31, 2013. OFFERED: Toglia SECONDED: Sheridan AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Motion made by Sheridan to amend Resolution 35-13 to add Councilwoman Joy-Michele Tomczak for a term of one year, second by McPeek with ayes by all present. RESOLUTION No. 35-13 APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF KEYPORT BID, INC. WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 22-11adopted November 1, 2011 designated the nonprofit corporation Keyport BID, Inc. as the District Management Corporation for the Keyport Business Improvement District; and WHEREAS, Keyport BID, Inc. was incorporated pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Non-Profit Corporation Act, N.J.S.A. 15A:1-1, et seq., on November 18, 2011; and WHEREAS, Section 21-7, Subsection f of Ordinance No. 22-11 provides for the appointment and terms of certain members of the Board of Directors of Keyport BID, Inc. for the following year; and WHEREAS, under the authority granted to the Mayor and Council by Ordinance No. 22- 11 the Mayor and Council appoint the following persons to the Board of Directors of Keyport BID, Inc.  January 1, 2013, page 19 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that the following persons are appointed to the Board of Directors of Keyport BID, Inc. for the terms indicated: Councilwoman Joy-Michele Tomczak - term of one year Councilwoman Sophia Lamberson - term of one year Business Administrator Lorene Wright - term of one year Recycling Committee Member Thomas Gallo - term of one year Resident Christian Bolte - term of one year OFFERED: Sheridan SECONDED: Toglia AYES: Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 18. PUBLIC COMMENT The meeting was open to the public for comments or questions 1:13 PM moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Toglia with ayes by all present Elmer Graham Jr., 22 St. Peters Place, Congratulated the current Borough Council and welcomed Councilwoman Lamberson. Mr. Graham asked who the new Council President is; Joe Sheridan. Mr. Graham also asked when the new Republican Councilmember will be put in; January 15th. There being no more comments or questions from the public, the meeting was closed to the public at 1:17 PM moved by Mr. Toglia, second by Mr. Sheridan with ayes by all present. 19. RESOLUTIONS BY CONSENT: RESOLUTION No. 36-13 2013 RATE OF INTEREST FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the Governing Body of each municipality to fix the rate of interest to be charged for non-payment of taxes, assessments, or other municipal liens or charges, unless otherwise provided by law, on or before the date when they would become delinquent; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 states that the rate so fixed shall not exceed 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00, to be calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date that actual payment to the tax collector is made. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 also states the governing body may also fix a penalty to be charged to a taxpayer with a delinquency in excess of $10,000 who fails to pay that delinquency as billed, prior to the end of the calendar year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to charge 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00, to be calculated from the date the tax was payable until the date that actual payment to the tax collector is made and is further directed to charge 6% penalty on any municipal charges in excess of $10,000 who fails to pay that delinquency as billed, prior to the end of the calendar fiscal year. 2. Effective January 1, 2013 there will be a ten (10) day grace period of quarterly tax payments. 3. Any payments not made in accordance with paragraph one of this Resolution shall be charged interest from the due date as set forth in N.J.S.A. 54:4-66. a. Taxes for municipalities operating under the calendar fiscal year shall be payable the first installment as hereinafter provided on  January 1, 2013, page 20 February 1, the second installment on May 1, the third installment on August 1 and the fourth installment on November 1. 4. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided by the Borough Clerk to the Tax Collector, Borough Attorney and Borough Auditor for the Borough of Keyport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said interest rates shall become effective January 1, 2013. RESOLUTION No. 37-13 2013 RATE OF INTEREST FOR NON-PAYMENT OF WATER AND SEWER CHARGES WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the Governing Body of each municipality to fix the rate of interest to be charged for non-payment of taxes, assessments, or other municipal liens or charges, unless otherwise provided by law, on or before the date when they would become delinquent; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 states that the rate so fixed shall not exceed 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00, to be calculated from the date the municipal charges was payable until the date that actual payment to the utility collector is made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The Utility Collector is hereby authorized and directed to charge 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00, to be calculated from the date the water/sewer charges were payable until the date that actual payment to the collector is made. 2. Effective January 1, 2013 there will be a ten (10) day grace period of quarterly water/sewer payments. 3. Any payments not made in accordance with paragraph one of this Resolution shall be charged interest from the due date as set forth in Ordinance 14-2.5 Quarterly Periods. The quarterly periods shall be on a calendar year basis with the first quarter in any year commencing on January 1, the second quarter on April 1, the third quarter on July 1, and the fourth and final quarter on October 1. 4. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided by the Borough Clerk to the Tax Collector, Borough Attorney and Borough Auditor for the Borough of Keyport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said interest rates shall become effective January 1, 2013. RESOLUTION No. 38-13 AUTHORIZING PAYROLL/EMERGENCIES FOR THE YEAR 2013 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to pay Payroll as it becomes due and any emergencies which may arise during the year 2013 without future Resolution of the Mayor and Council. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is to report to the Mayor and Council at the next Council Meeting following, all Payroll and emergency payments made, so that it becomes part of the official minutes. RESOLUTION No. 39-13 AUTHORIZATION FOR TAX ASSESSOR TO FILE TAX APPEALS WHEREAS, statutory provision is made for review and correction of errors prior to certification of an assessment list; and WHEREAS, provision is also allowed for the discovery and correction of errors after establishment of the tax rate; and WHEREAS, changes in property ownership at times necessitates adjustments in the veterans and/or senior citizen deductions allowed on the assessment list; and  January 1, 2013, page 21 WHEREAS, responsibility for maintenance and correction for assessments and the assessment list rests with the local Tax Assessor subject to laws and regulations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport that the Tax Assessor fulfilling the duties and requirements of his office, be authorized to file with the Monmouth County Board of Taxation such appeals as may be necessary to maintain accuracy and equality in the assessment list of the Borough of Keyport; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Assessor be authorized to direct the Borough Attorney to file appeals to the New Jersey State Tax Court on behalf of the Borough of Keyport, and authorize the Borough Attorney to make settlements with respect to contested assessments. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Assessor is hereby authorized to execute stipulations of Settlements on behalf of the Borough of Keyport; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Assessor is hereby authorized to file complaints on behalf of the Borough of Keyport based upon farmland rollback procedures; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Assessor is hereby authorized to file cross petitions of appeal and counterclaims. RESOLUTION No. 40-13 PURCHASING UNDER STATE CONTRACTS WHEREAS, in the past, the Borough of Keyport has availed itself of the right to purchase materials, supplies, and equipment under the contracts for such materials, supplies and equipment entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of Treasury pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and WHEREAS, it is desirable from time to time to obtain materials, supplies, and equipment under contracts for such materials, supplies, and equipment entered into on behalf of the State by the said Division without the necessity of advertising for bids, or in the cases where no bids have been received; and WHEREAS, it is contemplated that it will be necessary or desirable to obtain materials, supplies and equipment under such contract or contracts entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by said Division during the year 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the purchase by the Borough of Keyport, through several municipal departments shall be purchased under a contract or contracts for such materials, supplies, or equipment entered into on behalf of the State of New Jersey by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of Treasury, in those cases where it is desirable and in the best interest of the Borough of Keyport, and in those cases where bids have been sought by advertisement therefore and no bids are received. 2. That a copy of the Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Administrator, all Department Heads of the Borough of Keyport, and the Chief Financial Officer and any other party in interest. RESOLUTION No. 41-13 INVESTMENT OF IDLE FUNDS WHEREAS, it is desirable that idle funds of the Borough of Keyport be invested in legal investment vehicles at all times; and WHEREAS, it is occasionally necessary to transfer funds for the purpose of meeting current Borough expenses for the purpose of affecting investments. NOW, THEREORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, that it does hereby authorize the Chief Financial Officer and/or  January 1, 2013, page 22 Treasurer to request bids and to place orders for the investment of idle funds solely in legally authorized investment vehicles, such investments to the investing institution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above named Chief Financial Officer and/or Treasurer is hereby authorized to transfer funds by wire solely for the following purposes and subject to all pertinent regulations; 1. To or from Borough checking or savings accounts to other Borough Accounts. 2. To or from Borough checking or savings accounts to or from accounts and investment accounts specified by banks or to the State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund and any other legal investment vehicle solely for the purpose of investing for the account of the Borough of Keyport. RESOLUTION No. 42-13 ADOPTION OF CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough of Keyport to earn additional revenue through the investment and prudent management of its cash receipts; and WHEREAS, P.L. 1983, Chapter 8 approved January 18, 1983 is an act concerning the Local Fiscal Affairs Law and amends N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-2 and N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14; and WHEREAS, this law requires that each local unit shall adopt a cash management plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following shall constitute the Cash Management Plan for the Borough of Keyport and the Borough shall manage its funds pursuant to this plan. Definitions 1. Treasurer and CFO shall mean the Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Keyport. 2. Fiscal Year shall mean the twelve months ending December Thirty One. 3. Cash Management Plan shall mean the plan as approved by this resolution. Designation of Depositories At least once each fiscal year the governing body shall by resolution designate the depositories for the Borough of Keyport in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14. Audit Requirements The Cash Management Plan shall be subject to the annual audit conducted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-14. Authority to Invest The governing body shall pass a resolution at its first meeting of the fiscal year designating the Borough Officials who shall make and be responsible for municipal deposits and investments. Investment Instrument The designated Borough Officials shall invest at his discretion in any investment instrument as approved by the State of New Jersey in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5- 15.2. Records and Reports 1. The Treasurer shall report all investments in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15.2. 2. At a minimum the Treasurer shall: a. Keep a record of all investments b. Keep a cash position record which reveals, on a daily basis, the status of the cash in its bank accounts. c. Confirm investments with the governing body as to the status of cash balances in bank accounts, revenue collection, interest rates and interest earned. Cash Flow 1. The Treasurer shall ensure that the accounting system provides regular information concerning the cash position and investment performance.  January 1, 2013, page 23 2. All moneys shall be turned over to the Treasurer and deposited in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:5-15. 3. The Treasurer/CFO is authorized and directed to invest surplus funds of the Borough of Keyport as the availability of the funds permit. In addition, it shall be the responsibility of the Treasurer to minimize the possibility of idle cash by depositing the moneys in interest bearing accounts whenever practical and in the best interest of the Borough of Keyport. 4. The CFO shall ensure that funds are borrowed for Capital projects in a timely fashion. RESOLUTION No. 43-13 AUTHORIZE TAX COLLECTOR TO ISSUE DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATES WHEREAS, P.L. 1997, Chapter 99, requires the authorization of the Governing Body for replacement and issuance of a duplicate tax sale certificate held by a third party lien holder which has been destroyed or lost. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Tax Collector, for the year 2010 upon receipt of the appropriate affidavits from owner of the certificates, prepare replacement certificates for Tax Sale Certificates and issue to original lien holder. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these replacement certificates, duplicate in original form, shall be marked as “duplicate” and a $100 fee per duplicate certificate be assessed to the original lien holder for the preparation of said duplicate certificates. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of said duplicate certificates shall be maintained by the Tax Collector and issued to the lien holder. RESOLUTION No. 44-13 2013 TEMPORARY BUDGET WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40a:4-19 provides that where any contract, commitment or payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2013 budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the purpose and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided; and WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the first thirty days of January, 2013; and WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the 2012 budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance, is the sum of $7,536,063 and $3,156,028 for the General Budget and Water/Sewer Utility Budget respectively; and WHEREAS, 26.25% of the total appropriations in the 2012 budget, exclusive of any appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance in said 2012 budget is the sum of $1,978,217 and $828,457 for the General Budget and Water/Sewer Utility Budget respectively. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following schedule of temporary appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for his records. TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS 2013 GENERAL BUDGET Administrative and Executive Salaries and Wage 20,000.00 Other Expenses 2,500.00  January 1, 2013, page 24 Mayor and Council Salaries and Wage 5,000.00 Other Expenses 1,000.00 Municipal Clerk Salaries and Wage 13,000.00 Other Expenses 4,000.00 Financial Administration Salaries and Wage 13,000.00 Other Expenses 3,000.00 Collection of Taxes Salaries and Wage 20,000.00 Other Expenses 3,000.00 Assessment of Taxes Salaries and Wage 6,000.00 Other Expenses 3,000.00 Legal Services Other Expenses 40,000.00 Environmental Commission Other Expenses 150.00 Engineering Services Other Expenses 10,000.00 Planning/Zoning Board Salaries and Wages 1,500.00 Other Expenses 3,000.00 Property Maintenance Code Salaries and Wages 4,000.00 Other Expenses 300.00 Insurances Liability Insurance 160,000.00 Workers Compensation Insurance 120,000.00 Employee Group Insurance 250,000.00 Police Department Salaries and Wages 550,000.00 Other Expenses Miscellaneous 30,000.00 Clothing Allowance 10,000.00 Emergency Management Services Other Expenses 500.00 First Aid Contributions 6,000.00 Fire Department Other Expenses 25,000.00 Uniform Fire Safety Act Salaries and Wages 9,000.00 Other Expenses 7,500.00 Road Repairs and Maintenance Salaries and Wages 75,000.00 Other Expenses 20,000.00 Garbage and Trash Removal Salaries and Wages 15,000.00 Other Expenses 5,000.00 Contracted (40A:4-85) 75,000.00 Public Buildings and Grounds Other Expenses 20,000.00 Board of Health Salaries and Wages 7,000.00 Other Expenses 1,000.00 Blood Borne Pathogens - Hepatitis B Salaries and Wages 900.00 Other Expenses 500.00 Animal Control Services  January 1, 2013, page 25 Other Expenses 10,000.00 Recreation Salaries and Wages 7,000.00 Other Expenses 2,000.00 Senior Citizen Community Center Salaries and Wages 2,000.00 Other Expenses 6,000.00 Senior Citizen Transportation Contracted 1,500.00 Parks and Playgrounds Other Expenses 6,000.00 Uniform Construction Code Official Salaries and Wages 30,000.00 Other Expenses 1,000.00 Celebration of Public Events Other Expenses 100.00 Postage 6,000.00 Fuel for Motor Vehicles 15,000.00 Telephone 11,000.00 Street Lighting 35,000.00 Fuel Oil 2,000.00 Natural Gas 7,000.00 Electricity 15,000.00 Landfill Disposal Costs 60,000.00 Social Security System 37,000.00 Maintenance of Free Public Library 60,000.00 Shared Service - Joint Court 60,000.00 Recycling (Hazlet) Other Expenses 1,500.00 Municipal Drug Alliance Local Share 1,850.00 State Share 7,400.00 Office on Aging Grant 15,000.00 Total General Temporary Budget 1,939,200.00 WATER/SEWER UTILITY BUDGET Salaries and Wages 120,000.00 Other Expenses 120,000.00 Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority 400,000.00 Acquisition of Water 150,000.00 Social Security System 10,000.00 Total Water/Sewer Utility Budget 800,000.00 RESOLUTION No. 45-13 2013 DEBT SERVICE WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 provides authority for appropriating in a temporary resolution the permanent debt service requirements for the coming fiscal year providing that such resolution is not made earlier than December 20th of the year preceding the beginning of the fiscal year; and  January 1, 2013, page 26 WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is subsequent to December 19, 2012; and WHEREAS, principal and interest will be due on various dates from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013, inclusive, on bonds issued and outstanding. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following appropriations be made to cover the period from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 inclusive: DEBT SERVICE - CURRENT FUND Principal on Bonds $535,000 Interest on Bonds 247,300 $782,300 DEBT SERVICE - WATER/SEWER UTILITY Principal on Bonds $120,000 Interest on Bonds 3,657 $123,657 RESOLUTION No. 46-13 WAIVING OF INTEREST LESS THAN FIFTY (50) CENTS WHEREAS, the Municipal Collector of Taxes and Water and Sewer Utility Rents, submits for approval the waiving of interest less than fifty (50) cents on Tax and Water/Sewer payments; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Collector of Taxes and Water and Sewer Utility Rents, suggests this resolution because it is economically sound to waive such interest due to the cost of delinquent notifications and such; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to approve such request: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Formal authorization is hereby given to waive any interest due that is less than fifty (50) cents. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said resolution shall become effective on January 1, 2013. RESOLUTION No. 47-13 ANNUAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that effective January 1, 2013, the Keyport Borough Council will hold its Work Session Agenda Meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Complex, 70 W. Front Street, Keyport, N.J. and its Regular Agenda Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Complex, 70 W. Front Street, Keyport, N.J. with the following exceptions listed below. Formal action may be taken at these meetings. This notice is provided in accordance with the requirements of P.L. 1975, Ch. 231, Open Public Meetings Act (Sunshine Law Notice). EXCEPTIONS: The January meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. The June work session meeting will be held on  January 1, 2013, page 27 Tuesday, June 11, 2013 The November meetings will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 and Tuesday, November 26, 2013 The 2014 Annual Reorganization Meeting will be held at 12:00 Noon on January 1, 2014 at the Keyport Central School Gymnasium, 335 Broad Street, Keyport, NJ. NOTE: Regular Meeting – 7:00 PM Closed Meeting, where the Public is excluded, shall take place after the conclusion of business at the open meeting, where the public is included. BE IT RESOLVED by the Keyport Borough Council that the Notice of its Work Session Meetings which will be held the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Council Chambers, Municipal Complex, 70 W. Front Street, Keyport, N.J. at 7:00 P.M. and its Regular Meetings which will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Complex, 70 W. Front Street, Keyport, N.J. be posted on the Bulletin Boards in the Keyport Borough Hall, and will be sent to: The Asbury Park Press, The Two River Times, The Newark Star Ledger, and The Independent, and be filed in the Office of the Borough Clerk. RESOLUTION No. 48-13 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS BE IT RESOLVED that this Borough Council hereby designates: The Asbury Park Press, Neptune, NJ, The Two River Times, Red Bank, NJ, The Star Ledger, Newark, NJ, and The Independent, Freehold, NJ, as the newspapers to receive notice of meetings as required by P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, Open Public Meetings Act for the year 2013. RESOLUTION No. 49-13 NAMING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES FOR THE BOROUGH OF KEYPORT FOR THE YEAR 2013 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 5-14 mandates that the governing body of a municipal corporation shall, by resolution passed by a majority vote of the full membership thereof, designate as a depository for its monies a bank or trust company having its place of business in the State and organized under the laws of the United States or this State. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the 1st day of January 2013 by the Council of the Borough of Keyport, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that: 1. Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, Sovereign Bank of New Jersey, Valley National Bank, Two River Community Bank and New Jersey Cash Management Fund be and the same are hereby designated as the Depository Banks for the funds of the Borough of Keyport for 2013; and 2. Prior to the deposit of any municipal funds in the above mentioned depositories, said bank shall file with the Chief Financial Officer a statement indicating that the bank is covered under the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act (R.S. 17:9- 41).  January 1, 2013, page 28 3. Said banks are hereby authorized and directed to honor checks drawn upon said banks signed by three of the following five, the Mayor, Borough Administrator, Borough Clerk, Chief Financial Officer, and/or Treasurer. In the absence of the Mayor, the Council President or Finance Chairman shall be an authorized signator and, in the absence of the Borough Clerk, shall be an authorized signator. RESOLUTION No. 50-13 AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES ON BOROUGH CHECKS AND AUTHORIZING BANK ACCOUNTS BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Keyport that the following Borough Officials are hereby authorized to sign checks where a combination of three principal signatures are required: Mayor and two of the following: Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, or Borough Clerk BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that signature cards with the signatures of the persons authorized above be forwarded to the Borough’s active depositories. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following accounts with Wells Fargo be established effective January 1, 2013 and related accounts in other depositories be closed accordingly: General Capital Trust Other Recreation Commission Trust Recreation Bayfront Improvement Trust Animal Control Trust Borough Clerk Account Water Capital Water Operating Developer Escrow Open Space Trust Law Enforcement Trust Board of Health Account RESOLUTION No. 51-13 AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITHOUT SOLICITING COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport wish to grant its Administrator and its subordinate commissions, authorities and agencies the authority to award contracts without the requirement of soliciting competitive proposals or quotations as provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(c) of the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6.1(c) allows for the awarding of contracts without competitive contracting for contracts that are in the aggregate less than 15 percent of the bid threshold or $2625.00; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport as follows: 1. The Borough Administrator be and the same is authorized to award contracts that are in the aggregate less than 15 percent of the bid threshold or $2625.00 without the requirement of soliciting competitive proposals or quotations;  January 1, 2013, page 29 2. The Borough's subordinate commissions, authorities and agencies are authorized to award contracts that are in the aggregate less than 15 percent of the bid threshold or $2625.00 without the requirement of soliciting competitive proposals or quotations; 3. A copy of the within Resolution shall be forwarded to the Borough Administrator, the Borough Attorney, the Municipal Finance Officer, the chairpersons or other presiding officers of the Borough's subordinate commissions, authorities and agencies and a copy shall be maintained in the office of the Borough Clerk for public inspection. RESOLUTION No. 52-13 AUTHORIZING BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR TO HIRE TEMPORARY LABORERS WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport is in need of additional public works staff to supplement the existing workforce; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport authorizes the Borough Administrator to hire temporary full-time and part-time laborers, as necessary, at an hourly rate to be set by the Borough Administrator but not to exceed $15.00 per hour, subject to approval by the Borough Council at the next regular meeting. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Administrator, the Municipal Finance Officer and a copy shall be maintained in the office of the Borough Clerk for public inspection. RESOLUTION No. 53-13 AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN THE 2013 ANNUAL EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, there is a need of the Borough of Keyport to have software support for its financial, tax collection and water department billings, and WHEREAS, it is necessary to enter an Application Software Support agreement with Edmunds & Associates in order to secure updates for that system and support for their products. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to sign the 2013 Annual Software Support Agreement with Edmunds & Associates, 301A Tilton Road, Northfield, NJ in the amount of $14,435.00 for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a copy of the agreement shall be filed in the office of the Borough Clerk. RESOLUTION No. 54-13 REQUIRING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, DISABILITY OR FAMILY LEAVE PER P.L. 2011, c. 78 WHEREAS, effective with the passage of P.L. 2011, c. 78, there is language relating to health care benefit contributions of employees who are on Workers’ Compensation, Disability or Family Leave; and WHEREAS, during the period in which they are not actively at work, such employees shall continue to contribute as if they were receiving their regular salary; and WHEREAS, formal notice and instruction was received by the Borough on November 23, 2011 via Local Finance Notice 2011-34.  January 1, 2013, page 30 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Administrator shall inform all employees of such required contribution during periods of Workers’ Compensation, Disability or Family Leave; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough of Keyport shall institute a method to collect each employees’ contribution, either by method of deduction of any monies due or by billing the employee in absence of funds available for deductions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough shall implement this policy effective January 1, 2013. RESOLUTION No. 55-13 AUTHORIZING MONMOUTH MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, a number of municipalities in the state of New Jersey have joined together to form a Joint Insurance Fund as permitted by Chapter 372 Laws of 1983 (40A:10-36); and WHEREAS, said Fund was approved to become operational by New Jersey Department of Insurance and the Department of Community Affairs and has been in operation since that date; and WHEREAS, the statutes and regulations governing the creation and operation of a Joint Insurance Fund contain elaborate restrictions and safeguards concerning the safe and efficient administration of the public interest entrusted to such a Fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the Borough of Keyport hereby agrees to appoint the Borough Administrator Lorene Wright as the Joint Insurance Fund Commissioner. RESOLUTION No. 56-13 AFFIRMING RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES” UNDER EXISTING CONTRACTS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport have reorganized under a newly elected administration; and WHEREAS, new individuals and firms have been appointed to provide "professional services" to the Borough; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of all parties to clarify the respective duties of all individuals and firms providing "professional services" to the Borough; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Borough not to pay two or more individuals or firms to provide redundant "professional services" on the same job or jobs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Keyport hereby affirm the continuing right and obligation of firms and individuals to continue to provide "professional services" to the Borough on assignments undertaken pursuant to appointments and contracts authorized by the immediately preceding Mayor and Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authority shall continue unless and until it is specifically revoked and rescinded by a further Resolution of the Mayor and Council; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough Administrator, the Municipal Finance Officer and a copy shall be maintained in the office of the Borough Clerk for public inspection.  January 1, 2013, page 31 RESOLUTION No. 57-13 APPROVING TOW TRUCK OPERATOR APPLICATIONS WHEREAS, towing procedures and regulations for the towing and storage of motor vehicles in the Borough of Keyport are regulated by Section 5-13 et. seq. of the Ordinances of the Borough of Keyport; and WHEREAS, the following tow companies have submitted Tow Truck Operator Applications for approval of the Mayor and Council: B&W Towing, 375 Middle Rd., West Keansburg, NJ 07734 Bayshore Auto Service, 81 Route 35, Keyport, NJ 07735 Bill Wright Towing & Recovery, 20 Main Street, Matawan, NJ 07747 Commercial Truck Restoration (CRT), 379, County Road, Cliffwood, NJ 07721 D&D Towing, 369 Highway 36, Hazlet, NJ 07730 Roders Motors, 1005 Union Avenue, Union Beach, NJ 07735 Virlou Inc, t/a Key Auto Body, 20 Main Street, Matawan, NJ 07747 WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk and Lt. Anthony Gallo have reviewed each application and met with the applicants; and WHEREAS, each of the applicants has paid the required application and fleet fees; and WHEREAS, Lt. Anthony Gallo has physically inspected each of the tow yards to determine compliance with the Borough Ordinance and provided his recommendation to Police Chief Casaletto. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the above-mentioned applicants are hereby approved as 2013 tow truck operators for the Borough of Keyport. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the maximum rates that may be charged for the use of a tow-truck and/or storage of a vehicle towed, whether licensed or unlicensed, may not exceed those rates set in Chapter 5-13 Towing, Section 5-13.5, Maximum Rates. RESOLUTION No. 58-13 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF HURRICANE SANDY NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport sustained significant property damage to public structures, facilities and lands as a result of Hurricane Sandy; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has awarded a National Emergency Grant to Monmouth County to provide temporary employment on projects for the clean-up demolition, repair, renovation and/or reconstruction of public structures, facilities and lands within Monmouth County that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy; and WHEREAS, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has agreed to reimburse the Borough of Keyport up to the amount of $34,245 for wages and related employer expenses for temporary employees assigned to such projects, subject to the terms and conditions of a grant agreement between the Borough and the Board; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council deem it in the best interest of the Borough to accept the Hurricane Sandy National Emergency Grant from the Board and to accept and execute the grant agreement. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport hereby authorize and direct the Business Administrator to execute the Hurricane Sandy National Emergency Grant Agreement (Agreement No. HS-PY12-15) and to return same to the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders forthwith, and to take such other steps as may be necessary to effectuate the agreement.  January 1, 2013, page 32 RESOLUTION No. 59-13 AUTHORIZING THE HIRING OF TEMPORARY GRANT WORKERS FOR HURRICAN SANDY-RELATED PUBLIC PROJECTS WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport sustained significant property damage to public structures, facilities and lands as a result of Hurricane Sandy; and WHEREAS, the Borough has authorized and accepted Hurricane Sandy National Emergency Grant Agreement between the Borough and the Board (Agreement No. HS-PY12- 15) with the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders, under which the Board would reimburse the Borough up to the amount of $34,245 for wages and related employer expenses for temporary employees assigned to projects for the clean-up demolition, repair, renovation and/or reconstruction of public structures, facilities and lands within the Borough that were damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy; and WHEREAS, the Agreement has a term of December 18, 2012 through April 29, 2013 (“the Term”); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Agreement, the Mayor and Council desire to hire three (3) temporary grant workers to work on such projects during the Term; and WHEREAS, three (3) such individuals (listed below) have been interviewed by Monmouth County and have recently been dispatched to the Keyport Department of Public Works. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport hereby authorize and direct the hiring of the following individuals within the Keyport Department of Public Works as temporary grant workers for Hurricane Sandy-related public projects during the Term: 1. Benjamin Baca (as of December 19, 2012) 2. Thomas Smith (as of December 19, 2012), and 3. Michael Cicero (as of December 21, 2012), subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement, and the direction and management of Charles Bell, Superintendent of Keyport Department of Public Works. RESOLUTION No. 60-13 AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport has a need to appoint multiple individuals and/or firms for Consulting Engineering Services, Environmental (“the Services”) to be performed in 2013, due to various matters concerning the Borough and involving different areas of expertise and/or experience; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Keyport previously advertised for proposals for the Services; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport deem it to be in the best interest of the Borough to re-advertise for proposals for the Services so that an appropriate number of individuals and/or firms can be appointed to perform such work as needed by the Borough in 2013; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council desire for submitted proposals for the Services to remain under consideration without further action by the submitting parties. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Keyport as follows: 1. The Borough Clerk is directed to re-advertise for proposals for Consulting Engineering Services, Environmental on the Borough’s website on or before January 2, 2013. 2. The Borough will accept additional proposals for the Services submitted on or before January 11, 2013.  January 1, 2013, page 33 3. Any proposal presently received by the Borough shall remain under consideration unless the submitting party withdraws same by written notice to the Borough submitted on or before January 11, 2013. 4. The Mayor and Council expect to consider all proposals for action at their next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2013. RESOLUTION 61-13 FOR THE PAYMENT OF BILLS Be it resolved by the Mayor and the Council of the Borough of Keyport, New Jersey that the following numbered vouchers be paid to the person therein respectively and hereinafter named, for the amounts set opposite their respective names, and endorsed and approved on said vouchers. NUMBER OF VOUCHERS BANK ACCOUNT AMOUNT See attached listing CURRENT ACCT. $ 231,732.05 WATER/SEWER ACCT. $ 63,350.83 PASSED: APPROVED: _________________________________ ROBERT E. MC LEOD, MAYOR ATTEST: _____________________________________________________ VALERIE T. HEILWEIL, BOROUGH CLERK Motion on the Consent Agenda made by Mr. Sheridan, second by Mr. Toglia Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Sheridan, Tomczak, McPeek, Lamberson, Toglia Nays: Absent: Abstain: 20. REMARKS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL: Councilman Sheridan thanked Mayor and Council for all their hard work. Councilman Sheridan also thanked the Administrator and Municipal Clerk for their hard work. Thought Councilwoman Tomczak was most valuable. Councilman Sheridan stated that he will miss Councilwomen Ambrose and Bolte. Councilman Sheridan also welcomed Sophia Lamberson. Councilman Sheridan also stated that it was an amazing experience to be part of Hurricane Sandy recovery. Wished all a bright prosperous new year. Councilwoman Tomczak wished all a Happy New Year. Councilwoman Tomczak is thankful for her husband’s support. 2012 will always be remembered for Hurricane Sandy. Councilwoman Tomczak also stated that she will miss Councilwomen Bolte and Ambrose. Councilwoman Tomczak thinks Sophia Lamberson will be an amazing addition to Council.  January 1, 2013, page 34 Councilwoman Tomczak also stated that she cannot believe what was accomplished post- Sandy storm. Councilman McPeek wished all a Happy New Year. Councilman McPeek also thanked all for the opportunity to serve for the next three years. Councilwoman Lamberson wished all a Happy New Year and thanked all for their efforts at the shelter after Sandy. Councilwoman Lamberson is thankful for the public’s confidence in her. Councilman Toglia thanked all for the opportunity to serve. Looks forward to working with Sophia Lamberson. Councilman Toglia also stated that he will miss Christian Bolte and Evelyn Ambrose. 21. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn moved by Mr. Sheridan, second by Ms. Tomczak at 1:34 PM with ayes by all present.