Regular Meeting

DECEMBER 30, 2019 Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was convened at 5:00 p.m. on December 30, 2019 in Council Chambers of Borough Hall with Mayor Donovan presiding. Mayor Edward Donovan read the statement re: Open Public Meetings Act of 1975 and that adequate notice has been provided by transmitting the Resolution of Annual Meetings to the Asbury Park Press and the Coast Star, by posting it in the Borough Hall on a bulletin board reserved for such announcements, and by posting it on the official website of the borough. Mayor Donovan welcomed the audience and invited them to join in a moment of silent prayer and a salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Jason Bryant, Jeffrey Lee, and Richard Read Absent: Council Members Joseph Bossone, Michael Mangan, and James Walsh Also present was Borough Attorney Mark Kitrick and Borough Administrator Thomas Flarity. Audience Participation Council Member Read made a motion to open the meeting to the public, seconded by Council Member Bryant. Motion carried unanimously. There being no comment, Council Member Read made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Council Member Lee. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes – December 16, 2019 Council Member Lee made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Council Member Read. Motion carried unanimously. Use of Borough Property  Stomp the Monster Run – October 17, 2020; 11 am Start Council Member Read made a motion to approve this request, seconded by Council Member Bryant. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION 318-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the application of Inshore Atlantic, Inc. t/a Leggetts Sand Bar, for an Amusement Game License to operate one amusement game at 211-213-215 & 217 First Avenue, Manasquan, New Jersey for the year 2019 is hereby approved and accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk is instructed and authorized to issue a license, that is, NAME OF APPLICANT ADDRESS OF PREMISE TYPE OF GAME TO BE LICENSED AND LICENSE Inshore Atlantic, Inc. 215-217 First Avenue Video Bowling Game Manasquan, New Jersey 08736 RESOLUTION 319-2019  DECEMBER 30, 2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth, that the resignation of Jodie Mayer from the position of Clerk II in the Borough Clerks Office effective December 27, 2019 be and is hereby accepted. RESOLUTION 320-2019 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan that Barbara Ilaria, Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Manasquan, be and is hereby authorized to sign the following 2020 Agreement: Ellicott Network Consultants, LLC – Hardware and System Software Support RESOLUTION 321-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1327-33-006-005 TO COVER PREMISES AT 165 MAIN STREET, MANASQUAN, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, application has been made to the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey by Committed Pig Manasquan, LLC d/b/a The Committed Pig for the person to person transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 1327-33-006-005 currently inactive to cover premises known as Maria’s Colonial Inn at 165 Main Street, Manasquan, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the governing body makes the following findings with respect to the plenary retail distribution liquor license: 1. The submitted application is complete in all respects. 2. The applicant is qualified to be licensed according to all statutory, regulatory and governmental laws and regulations of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. 3. The applicant has disclosed and the issuing authority reviewed the source of all funds used in the purchase of the license and the licensed business and/or any additional financing obtained in the previous license term for use in the licensed business. WHEREAS, The Committed Pig Manasquan, LLC. doing business as The Committed Pig is adjudged to be entitled to a person to person transfer for the Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License covering premises at 165 Main Street, Manasquan, New Jersey as of January 13, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on the 30th day of December, 2019, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, that the person to person transfer application of The Committed Pig Manasquan LLC. is approved as of January 13, 2020. RESOLUTION 322-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, APPOINTING KEARA HOMAN AS FULL TIME CLERK II IN THE MUNICIPAL CLERKS OFFICE IN THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN  DECEMBER 30, 2019 WHEREAS, Due to a resignation the Borough of Manasquan is desirous of Appointing a Clerk II in the Municipal Clerk’s Office; and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerk Barbara Ilaria has reviewed the candidates for the position of Clerk II: and WHEREAS, Barbara Ilaria has recommended that the Borough of Manasquan appoint Keara Homan to the positon of Full Time Clerk II in the Municipal Clerk’s Office. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on the 30th day of December, 2019, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Ms. Keara Homan is appointed Clerk II. 2. The salary for this position is $35,000.00 annually. 3. The effective date of this appointment is January 2, 2020. 4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to: Ms. Keara Homan 537 E. Main Street Manasquan, NJ 08736 RESOLUTION 323-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Manasquan that: WHEREAS, a refund for the Tax Title Lien Redemption for the below described property is due in the amount designated as follows: BLOCK: 43 LOT: 3 NAME: CHRISTOPHER J CONDON PROPERTY LOCATION: 38 RIDGE AVE AMOUNT: $589.72 REASON FOR REFUND: REDEMPTION OF TTL #18-00101 REFUND CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: CCI NJ II LLC PO BOX 123800 DALLAS, TX 75312 BLOCK: 43 LOT: 3 NAME: CHRISTOPHER CONDON PROPERTY LOCATION: 38 RIDGE AVE AMOUNT: $1,500.00 REASON FOR REFUND: RETURN OF PREMIUM PAID AT TAX SALE REFUND CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: CCI NJ II LLC PO BOX 123800 DALLAS, TX 75312  DECEMBER 30, 2019 WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has certified that the current lien holder is entitled to the refund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in the said amount to the above listed property with said warrant to be charged against the General Ledger. RESOLUTION 324-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Manasquan that: WHEREAS, a refund for the Tax Title Lien Redemption for the below described property is due in the amount designated as follows: BLOCK: 147 LOT: 16 NAME: JOHN & STEPHANIE PATTERSON PROPERTY LOCATION: 433-435 MAIN ST E AMOUNT: $12,057.59 REASON FOR REFUND: REDEMPTION OF TTL #18-00103 REFUND CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: BB 316 INVESTMENTS LLC PO BOX 953 LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 BLOCK: 147 LOT: 16 NAME: JOHN & STEPHANIE PATTERSON PROPERTY LOCATION: 433-435 MAIN ST E AMOUNT: $40,100.00 REASON FOR REFUND: RETURN OF PREMIUM PAID AT TAX SALE REFUND CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: BB 316 INVESTMENTS LLC PO BOX 953 LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701 WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has certified that the current lien holder is entitled to the refund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in the said amount to the above listed property with said warrant to be charged against the General Ledger. RESOLUTION 325-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Manasquan that: WHEREAS, a refund for the Tax Title Lien Redemption for the below described property is due in the amount designated as follows: BLOCK: 85 LOT: 30.01 NAME: MARK C STOCKMAN  DECEMBER 30, 2019 PROPERTY LOCATION: 255 CEDAR AVE AMOUNT: $24,955.38 REASON FOR REFUND: REDEMPTION OF TTL #17-00106 REFUND CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: US BANK CUT FOR TOWER DB VIII TRUST 2018-1 50 SOUTH 16TH ST, SUITE 2050 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 BLOCK: 85 LOT: 30.01 NAME: MARK C STOCKMAN PROPERTY LOCATION: 255 CEDAR AVE AMOUNT: $19,200.00 REASON FOR REFUND: RETURN OF PREMIUM PAID AT TAX SALE REFUND CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: US BANK CUT FOR TOWER DB VIII TRUST 2018-1 50 SOUTH 16TH ST, SUITE 2050 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102 WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has certified that the current lien holder is entitled to the refund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in the said amount to the above listed property with said warrant to be charged against the General Ledger. RESOLUTION 326-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, REAPPOINTING COURTNEY HOGAN AS TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Borough Council to re-appoint Courtney Hogan as Tax Collector for the Borough of Manasquan; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-142 provides that the Municipal Tax Collector shall be appointed for a four-year term from the first day of January next following appointment; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, to reappoint Courtney Hogan as Tax Collector for the Borough of Manasquan as of January 1, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That the Mayor and Borough Council do hereby re-appoint Courtney Hogan as Tax Collector for the Borough of Manasquan as of January 1, 2020 for a term of four years in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-142, said term ending on December 31, 2023. 2. Based on the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145.8 including Courtney Hogan’s initial appointment, she is hereby granted tenure in the position of Tax Collector.  DECEMBER 30, 2019 3. That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Courtney Hogan and the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of Manasquan. RESOLUTION 327-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that: WHEREAS, a refund of monies is due to the following: NAME: DAVID MELILLO JR 83 LAKEWOOD RD MANASQUAN, NJ 098736 AMOUNT OF REFUND DUE: $1,374.28 REASON FOR REFUND: REFUND DUPLICATE TAX PAYMENT 83 LAKEWOOD RD BLOCK 10 / LOT 23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in the said amount to the above listed refunds with said warrant to be charged against the General Ledger. RESOLUTION 328-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, APPOINTING JOSEPH WALDEYER AS FULL TIME LABORER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan (“Manasquan”) is in need of a Full-Time Laborer in the Department of Public Works; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on the 30th day of December, 2019, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Joseph R. Waldeyer is appointed Full Time Laborer in the Department of Public Works. 2. Salary rate shall be Full Time Laborer Base Salary of $38,297.05 per contract in affect at time of appointment. 3. The effective date of this appointment is January 2, 2020 4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to: Joseph R. Waldeyer 69 Marcellus Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736 RESOLUTION 329-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, APPOINTING DENVER WHITE AS FULL TIME LABORER IN THE  DECEMBER 30, 2019 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan (“Manasquan”) is in need of a Full-Time Laborer in the Department of Public Works; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on the 30th day of December, 2019, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Denver White is appointed Full Time Laborer in the Department of Public Works. 2. Salary rate shall be Full Time Laborer Base Salary of $38,297.05 per contract in affect at time of appointment. 3. The effective date of this appointment is January 2, 2020 4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to: Denver White 368 Pine Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736 RESOLUTION 330-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that: WHEREAS, a refund of monies are due to the following: NAME: Kerri O’Toole 35 Broad Street Manasquan, NJ 08736 AMOUNT OF REFUND DUE: $75.00 REASON FOR REFUNDS: Unable to attend due to conflict. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in the said amount to the above listed refunds with said warrant to be charged against the General Ledger. RESOLOUTION 331-2019 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 requires that “in every municipality there shall be a chief financial officer appointed by the governing body of the municipality”; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 further provides that the term of office of the chief financial officer “shall be four years, which shall run from January 1 in the year in which the chief financial officer is appointed”; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is in need of a Chief Financial Officer and the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan desires, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10, to re-appoint Amy Spera as Chief Financial Officer for the Borough of Manasquan as of January 1, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Amy Spera is hereby appointed as the Chief Financial Officer for the Borough of Manasquan as of January 1, 2020 for term of four years in accordance with the provision s of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 said term ending December 31, 2023.  DECEMBER 30, 2019 2. Based on Provision of N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.8 including Amy Spera’s initial Appointment, she is hereby granted tenure in the position of Chief Financial Officer. 3. That certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Amy Spera. RESOLUTION 332-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that the following transfer in the 2019 Budget be authorized: CURRENT FUND To Account Amount Police OE 9-01-25-240 $ 15,000.00 First Aid 9-01-25-260 $ 13,500.00 Traffic Lights 9-01-26-302 $ 1,000.00 Parks & Playgrounds S&W 9-01-28-375 $ 3,500.00 Waterways OE 9-01-30-411 $ 2,500.00 Landfill/Solid Waste Disposal 9-01-32-465 $ 20,000.00 Public Employee Retirement 9-01-36-471 $ 8,676.19 Police & Fire Retirement 9-01-36-475 $ 25.259.33 TOTAL $ 89,435.52 From Account Amount Police S&W 9-01-25-240 $ 40,259.33 OEM S&W 9-01-25-252 $ 13,500.00 Utilities 9-01-31-435 $ 21,000.00 Streets & Roads S&W 9-01-26-290 $ 3,500.00 Streets & Roads OE 9-01-26-290 $ 2,500.00 Admin S&W 9-01-20-100 $ 8,676.19 TOTAL $ 89,435.52 WATER SEWER UTILITY To Account Amount Valve Replacement 9-05-55-526 $ 2,000.00 Public Employee Retirement 9-05-55-540 $ 1,648.09 TOTAL $ 3,648.09 From Account Amount Water/Sewer OE 9-05-55-502 $ 3,648.09 TOTAL $ 3,648.09 BEACH UTILITY To Account Amount Public Employee Retirement 9-07-55-520 $ 659.00 TOTAL $ 659.00 From Account Amount Beach OE 9-07-55-510 $ 659.00 TOTAL $ 659.00 DECEMBER 30, 2019  DECEMBER 30, 2019 RESOLUTION 334-2019 BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hon. Edward G. Donovan, Mayor of the Borough of Manasquan, be and is hereby authorized to sign the addendum to the St. Denis 3 (three) Year Lease Agreement for utilizing a portion of St. Denis School that is currently leased to serve as election polling places through 2022 until the lease expires.. RESOLUTION 335-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth, that the retirement of Mark Hyer from the position of Electrical Inspector with the Manasquan Construction/Code Department effective January 1, 2020 be and is hereby accepted. RESOLUTION 336-2019 WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is desirous of appointing a Part-Time Electrical Sub-Code Official; and BE IT RESOLVED, that Glen Brown is currently serving in the capacity of “As Needed” Electrical Inspector, Electrical SubCode, Fire Inspector and Fire Subcode Official, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, on this 30th day of December, 2019 appoint the following to Part-time Electrical Inspector, Electrical SubCode, Fire Inspector and Fire Subcode Official, at the rate of $9,000 annually, 4 hours per week with an effective date of January 2, 2020:  Glen Brown, 811 Woodwild Drive, Point Pleasant RESOLUTION 337-2019 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan that Barbara Ilaria, Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Manasquan, be and is hereby authorized to advertise the 2020 East Main Street Improvements Project Bid . RESOLUTION 338-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the Borough of Manasquan retains the services of Maser Consulting, 331 Newman Springs Roads Suite 203, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701, for purposes of providing professional services to perform a Boundary Survey of Block 165, Lot 34 for the Borough of Manasquan, for a total amount not to exceed $2,200.00 for the service outlined in a proposal dated December 24, 2019. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the borough authorizes with the provision that each subsequent task shall require additional authorization subject to the recommendation of the Governing Body. RESOLUTION 339-2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, New Jersey that Christopher Bryant Tucker be appointed Emergency Management Coordinator and David Kircher be appointed Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator to 3 year terms commencing January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022.  DECEMBER 30, 2019 RESOLUTION 340-2019 BE IT RESOLVED that the Professional Service contracts will be awarded on a Non-Fair and Open Basis in the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth for 2020. RESOLUTION 341-2019 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, IN THE County of Monmouth, New Jersey (not less than three (3) members thereof affirmatively concurring) as follows: 1. All bills or claims as reviewed and approved by the Administration & Finance Committee and as set forth in this Resolution are hereby approved for payment. 2. The Mayor, Municipal Clerk and Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to sign checks in payment of bills and claims which are hereby approved. The computer print-out of the list of checks will be on file in the Clerk’s Office. Current Fund $3,301,140.69 Capital Fund $689.60 Water/Sewer Fund $42,120.41 Water/Sewer Utility Fund $11,060.00 Beach Utility Fund $2,845.27 Beach Capital Fund $702.20 Recreation Building Trust $861.11 Recreation Trust $3,019.38 Tourism Trust $1,163.70 Council Member Read made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Council Member Bryant. Motion carried by the following vote: “yes” Council Members Bryant, Lee, and Read. “No” none. Committee Reports Code & Zoning Committee – Council Member Bryant stated that he will give a report at the next regular meeting. Public Works Committee – Council Member Lee thanked the mayor and council for the support of hiring local residents. Administration Committee – Council Member Read agreed with Council Member Lee and stated that it is good to see talented local residents getting hired. Mayor Donovan wished everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. Audience Participation Council Member Read made a motion to open the meeting to the public, seconded by Council Member Lee. Motion carried unanimously. There being no comment, Council Member Read made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Council Member Bryant. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Read made a motion to close the regular meeting at 5:07 p.m., seconded by Council Member Lee. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Ilaria, Municipal Clerk 1/21/2020 Date Approved ____________________