Regular Meeting

DECEMBER 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was convened at 7:00 p.m. on December 16, 2024, with Mayor Michael Mangan presiding. This meeting was held in person at Borough Hall and via Zoom. Mayor Mangan read the statement re: Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, and that adequate notice has been provided by transmitting the Resolution 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 Mangan stated that zoom meetings are a courtesy and if the zoom platform fails the meeting will continue in person. Mayor Mangan 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 Jay Bryant, Brian Holly, Gregg Olivera, Lori Triggiano and Sheila Vidreiro Absent: Bruce Bresnahan Also present was Borough Attorney Mark Kitrick and Borough Administrator Thomas Flarity. Councilman Bryant made a motion to amend resolution 336-2024 to correct a typo on Amy Spera’s total salary and Marrie Higgins salary, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously. Audience Participation Councilwoman Triggiano made a motion to open the meeting to the public, seconded by Councilman Holly. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Mangan stated that the fence and the water plant will be discussed and there will be a separate audience participation. There being no comment Councilwoman Triggiano made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Councilman Olivera. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes -November 12, 2024 Councilwoman Triggiano made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilman Bryant. Motion carried unanimously with Councilman Olivera abstaining. Regular Meeting Minutes -December 2, 2024 Councilman Holly made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously with Councilman Bryant abstaining. Workshop Discussion – Water Plant -Discussion Mayor Mangan stated that this was a rehabilitation of the water tank project and the fence is part of that project. He stated that the project is complete except for the fence issue and stated that the Borough took on one of the largest public works undertakings in water plant history by switching the town over to a temporary water supply, dealt with water main breaks, dealt with ways that the water needs to be treated and all kinds of temporary inconveniences with the staff working very hard and did a great job keeping the water flowing during the water tank project. He thanked the residents for their part in keeping water usage down during the project. Councilman Bryant thanked everyone for coming out tonight and he stated that the water treatment facility should be secured as this is the only water treatment facility the borough has. He went over the process that took place to get where the mayor and council are now regarding the installation of a fence and other ways to secure the area including security cameras. Mayor Mangan stated that the fence line being presented tonight has been changed to move the fence back to the edge of the critical facilities infrastructure.  DECEMBER 16, 2024 Councilman Bryant went over the new fence that was presented on the big TV and over Zoom. He stated that the fence has been moved to give back to the public as much land as possible without jeopardizing the safety of the facility. Councilman Holly made a motion to open the meeting to the public for the fence discussion, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously. Erik Kuper, 169 South Street thanked the police department, public works and the neighbors for helping keep the facility secure over the years for all of their benefit. He stated that it is obvious that we all collectively share the concerns for the security of the facility. He went over the importance of the facility and the uniqueness of the area and stated that they want to see the area secured. He stated that JIF insurance, Homeland Security and the state make recommendations. He made recommendations for bollards, boulders, security cameras, and after hour presence with Community Watch group. He wants to keep the aesthetics of the property and that a fence would be like a prison set up. He stated that he thinks these are viable options that if the clock hasn’t struck midnight if an alternative to the fence is still an option and all he is asking is that council take this into consideration compared to a fence. He reiterated his concerns about the fence. Leigh Yasenchak, 10 Acpoan Place thanked the council for listening to the neighbors and stated that the proposed fence line is much improved from the original one that they saw. She voiced her concerns about the fence including keeping an open mind about the various methods to be secured. She went over the previous project about 10 years ago which included bollards. She reiterated what Mr. Kuper suggested regarding bollards. She presented an alternative suggestion for the fence line. She voiced her opinion on the fencing on Acpoan and stated that putting a fence up to a fence there needs to be some room for a lawn mower to fit to maintain the area between the fences. She voiced her concerns on a chain link fence and requested consideration for an ornamental fence. Matt Amado, 91 Narrumson Road thanked Mayor and Council for taking the time acknowledging that were some missteps early on and for consideration to what they have been talking about. He reiterated what Mr. Kuper and Ms. Yasenchak said about the fence and other options for security. He stated that he believes cameras are more useful than a fence as it exists in a residential neighborhood and should look the part for the benefit of all the town and property values in the neighborhood. Brian Burgess, 68 Narrumson Road stated that he does appreciate that the council came back with an alternative and reiterated the placement of the gate on Acpoan Place. He voiced his concerns about the plantings along the fence which would make the path very dark if the fence and plantings were around the most westerly pump house. He confirmed that a fence was not mandated by any government body and he thanked the council members that did respond to him in a nonabrasive way and stated that the mayor and council are elected members and they should not be abrasive in responding or not respond at all. Andrew Tuft, 65 Manito stated that he appreciates the council taking the residents’ proposals into consideration and he would like the fence be taken out of consideration and gave some other ideas that might help maintain the area. He voiced his concern on the communication issue and stated that he hopes the council is taking steps to rectify the issue and that it would not happen again. He asked that if cameras are being put in that it be extended to the park. He agreed with Mr. Burgess as it relates to the lighting on the path and suggested that lighting be added to the path area. Vanessa Giles Sheehan, 6 Acpoan Place voiced her concerns about the tall black chain link fence that will enclose a large open space and will impact her view and appreciates that the council is taking into consideration the neighbors feelings and reducing the space of the fence. She stated that there are other ways to keep the area useful and to keep it safe. She commented on the fence and when it will be open and she stated that Manasquan is about community and transparency and stewardship of the area and the only way they can move forward is with transparency investment in the future and investment of the population. Bruce Campbell, 104 Iroquios Road voiced his concerns about the lack of communication regarding the fence. He stated that fencing was place on Acpoan and Iroquios where the council approved, and fencing was erected. He wanted to know how much money the council just wasted putting up a new fence. There was discussion on the fencing on Acpoan Road that was erected earlier this year. Mr. Campbell stated that he never thought that he would have to reach out to JIF or Homeland Security about the mandate of a fence.  DECEMBER 16, 2024 Mayor Mangan stated that no one from the dais has ever said that they are responding a mandate. Mr. Campbell read an email from Councilman Holly. There was discussion back and forth regarding the email. Mayor Mangan stated Mr. Campbell has made his point and he should move on. Mr. Campbell went back to the fence that is being removed 8 months after it was erected. Mayor Mangan stated there is no final decision has been made on the fence so he is not familiar with what Mr. Campbell is talking about. Councilman Holly stated that Mr. Campbell is referring to the existing fence that was up before the black one started going up. Mayor Mangan stated that he can get the answer about how much the fence replacement costs. Mr. Campbell wanted to know how it was agreed to build that fence even though there are plans to put up this big black fence. Mr. Raftery stated that there was maintenance to an existing fence that failed which is not part of the current fence. Mayor Mangan stated that they will look into the fence maintenance. Mr. Campbell stated that the neighbors reached out to the fence company and they were told that it was ordered as a 8’ fence for the entire property and that the fence posts that have been installed at 8’ are technical not supposed to be cut down. Mayor Mangan stated that the only conversation that the council had on a fence was 6’. He stated that it might have been a staff mistake or the company an 8’ fence was ordered but that was never authorized, never part of the plan or part of the discussion. He stated that his conversation with the fence company was that the post are 12’ and they cut down regardless of 8’ or 6’. Mr. Flarity stated that an 8’ fence was erroneously ordered. Mr. Campbell stated that the money for the fence should be put towards the police department, public works, and water plant employees. Carol Wilkens Kirkman, 22 Willow Way inquired about who monitors the security cameras throughout town. Councilman Holly stated that Manasquan Police monitor the cameras in dispatch. Mayor Mangan stated that there will not be any additional staff hired to monitor any cameras and he stated that camera installation is very expensive so the cameras at the water plant will not take place for a while. Ms. Kirkman inquired about the security lighting in the building area of the water plant and the type of lighting. Mary Ryan, 113 Beachfront stated that she is not really affected by this particular issue personally, but she believes a fence would be a deterrent. She voiced her opinion on the security of the area. She complimented the council as she believes they really did an excellent job on trying to express the regrets as the way communication happened and offered apologies. Leah Yasenchak, 10 Acpoan Place voiced her concerns about the lighting and requested that the Borough look into night sky lighting and insect friendly lighting. She requested that an ornamental fence be put up and not a black chain link fence. Marie Lefler, 12 Acpoan Place voiced her concerns about a black chain link fence and suggested using ornamental fencing.  DECEMBER 16, 2024 Councilwoman Triggiano made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Councilman Holly. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Mangan thanked everyone for all the comments and suggestions. There were comments from the council members regarding the discussion on the fence and how they got to this point in their decision. Councilwoman Vidriero made a motion to adopt the current fence plan that was presented or better with revisions to Acpoan and the fence line for maintenance purposes, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion carried by the following vote: “yes” Council Members Holly, Olivera, Triggiano, and Vidreiro. “No” none. Council Member Bryant abstained. Consent Agenda RESOLUTION 316-2024 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan of Monmouth County, New Jersey upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer that the Change Order for the Contract listed below be and is hereby approved. TITLE OF JOB: Sea Watch Recreation Building ENGINEER: Collier Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 CONTRACTOR: Imperial Construction & Electric 505 North Broad Street Elizabeth NJ 07208 CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 AMOUNT OF CHANGE FOR THIS RESOLUTION: $ 6,103.05 TOTAL ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE $3,588,000.00 REVISED CONTRACT PRICE $3,625,368.45 RESOLUTION 317-2024 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan of Monmouth County, New Jersey upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer that the Change Order for the Contract listed below be and is hereby approved. TITLE OF JOB: Sea Watch Recreation Building ENGINEER: Collier Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 CONTRACTOR: Imperial Construction & Electric 505 North Broad Street Elizabeth NJ 07208  DECEMBER 16, 2024 CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 AMOUNT OF CHANGE FOR THIS RESOLUTION: $ 29,618.25 TOTAL ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE $3,588,000.00 REVISED CONTRACT PRICE $3,654,986.70 RESOLUTION 318-2024 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan of Monmouth County, New Jersey upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer that the Change Order for the Contract listed below be and is hereby approved. TITLE OF JOB: Sea Watch Recreation Building ENGINEER: Collier Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 CONTRACTOR: Imperial Construction & Electric 505 North Broad Street Elizabeth NJ 07208 CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 AMOUNT OF CHANGE FOR THIS RESOLUTION: $ 9,775.00 TOTAL ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE $3,588,000.00 REVISED CONTRACT PRICE $3,664,761.70 RESOLUTION 319-2024 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan of Monmouth County, New Jersey upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer that the Change Order for the Contract listed below be and is hereby approved. TITLE OF JOB: Sea Watch Recreation Building ENGINEER: Collier Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 CONTRACTOR: Imperial Construction & Electric 505 North Broad Street Elizabeth NJ 07208 CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 AMOUNT OF CHANGE FOR THIS RESOLUTION: $ 15,395.00 TOTAL ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE $3,588,000.00  DECEMBER 16, 2024 REVISED CONTRACT PRICE $3,680,156.70 RESOLUTION 320-2024 CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan of Monmouth County, New Jersey upon recommendation of the Borough Engineer that the Change Order for the Contract listed below be and is hereby approved. TITLE OF JOB: Sea Watch Recreation Building ENGINEER: Collier Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 CONTRACTOR: Imperial Construction & Electric 505 North Broad Street Elizabeth NJ 07208 CHANGE ORDER NO. 8 AMOUNT OF CHANGE FOR THIS RESOLUTION: $ 100,081.79 TOTAL ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE $3,588,000.00 REVISED CONTRACT PRICE $3,780,238.49 RESOLUTION 331-2024 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan that the following rates be and hereby are set forth effective January 1, 2025: WATER AND SEWER SERVICE RATE Pursuant to Chapter 22-2 Base Water and Sewer Service Rate: The base water and sewer rate for each residential and nonresidential user shall be $674.16 per year. This charge represents the standby to serve our fixed charges incurred in the operation of the municipal water and sewer system. The fees shall be paid in equal quarterly installments of $168.54. The following service rate shall be charged to residential and nonresidential users who are not connected to both the municipal water and sewer systems: The base water service rate for each residential and nonresidential user shall be $337.08 per year. The fee shall be payable in equal quarterly installments of $84.27. The base sewer service rate for each residential and nonresidential user shall be $337.08 per year. The fee shall be payable in equal quarterly installments of $84.27. WATER AND SEWER USAGE RATE Pursuant to Chapter 22-3 Water and Sewer Usage Charges: Water and sewer usage shall be measured by the number of gallons of water use shown on the water meter. The charge for water and sewer usage shall be $5.06 per 1,000 gallons or part thereof. The charge for water usage only shall be $2.53 per 1,000 gallons or part thereof.  DECEMBER 16, 2024 The charge for sewer usage only shall be $2.53 per 1,000 gallons or part thereof. Any user found to be receiving water service that is not being metered shall be charged at the rate of $2.53 per day. RESOLUTION 332-2024 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan that Administrator Tom Flarity be and is hereby authorized to sign the Installation & Monitoring Agreement with Premier Electronic Solutions for providing fire alarm service to the Sea Watch Building. RESOLUTION 333-2024 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE No. 24-1 The Borough of Manasquan, in the county of Monmouth, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, for value received promises to pay itself the sum of Two Million Five Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eight Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents, ($2,577,708.25) interest free, at the maturity date of December 16, 2025, covering the following items: Ordinance # Amount Description 2164 $24,934.00 Old Squan Village – Street Resurfacing 2165 $17,809.00 Technology Improvements 2169 $71,250.00 Brielle Road Reconstruction 2194 $23,750.00 Municipal Building & Grounds Improvements 2196 $19,684.00 Mallard Park Improvements 2214 $118,750.00 Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing 2221 $237,500.00 Acquisition Public Works Equipment 2247 $210,156.25 Roadway Improvements – Stockton Blvd. – Phase 1 & 2 2323 $195,750.00 Acquisition of Street Sweeper 2347 $153,125.00 Acquisition of Police Equipment 2368 $845,000.00 Curtis Park Improvements 2397 $285,000.00 South Street Parking Lot 2322 $375,000.00 Community Center Total $2,577,708.25 This note is issued pursuant to the Local Bond Law of the State of New Jersey and by virtue of bond ordinances of said Borough of Manasquan and in all respects approved and published as required by law, and a resolution of its governing body adopted, and in all respects duly approved, and this note is issued in anticipation of the issuance of bonds. The full faith and credit of the Borough of Manasquan is hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal on this Note according to its terms. It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things required by the Constitution of or laws of the State of New Jersey to exist, to have happened, or to have been performed precedent to or in the issuance of the Note, together with all other indebtedness of the Borough of Manasquan is within every debt and other limit prescribed by said Constitution of or laws of the State of New Jersey. IN WITNESS THEREOF, THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN has caused this note to be signed in its name by its Mayor and by its Chief Financial Officer, and its corporates seal to be attested by its Clerk, and this Note to be dated December 16, 2024. RESOLUTION 334-2024 WHEREAS, at the December 6, 2024 meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan council approved Resolution 312-2024 refunding Salt Air Properties, Block 165, Lot 15.01 a Planning Board Escrow refund in the amount of $461.00; and  DECEMBER 16, 2024 WHEREAS, it has been determined that Resolution 312-2024 should read Planning Board Escrow Refund for Salt Air Properties in the amount of $125.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough of Manasquan authorizes the amendment to this resolution to reflect the correct refund amount. RESOLUTION 335-2024 WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is authorized to utilize the New Jersey Civil Service Commission (NJ CSC) “Examination Exemption Hiring Process” (see Borough Resolution #47-2023); and WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is desirous of appointing Michael Guzman to the position of Police Officer in a temporary status in accordance with the requirements of the NJ CSC “Examination Exemption Hiring Process”; and WHEREAS, upon appointing temporarily, the Borough of Manasquan will await official certification from the New Jersey Police Training Commission that Michael Guzman meets all requirements necessary to be appointed into the permanent position of Police Officer; and WHEREAS, upon the Borough of Manasquan receiving certification confirmation from the New Jersey Police Training Commission, Michael Guzman shall be considered by the Governing Body for appointment as a permanent Police Officer for the Borough of Manasquan; and WHEREAS, if for some reason the New Jersey Police Training Commission declines to certify that Officer Michael Guzman meets all necessary requirements to be appointed into the permanent position of Police Officer, Michael Guzman will be removed from his position as temporary Police Officer. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey the following appointment is hereby authorized: Name Position Effective Part-Time/ Full- Salary Pensionable/Non- Date Time Pensionable Michael Police 12/16/2024 Full Time $36,884.62 Non-Pensionable Guzman Officer (Temporary) 1. A certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to Michael Guzman. RESOLUTION 336-2024 WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, has authorized that the pensionable base salaries of the below listed employees as a result of agreements between Department Heads and the Borough of Manasquan for the calendar Year 2025 Effective January 1, 2025; Borough of Manasquan Department Heads Annual Pensionable Base Salaries Position 2025 Salary Thomas Flarity, Administrator* $137,957.04 Nancy Acciavatti, Municipal Clerk $92,000.00 Amy Spera, CFO/QPA - Deputy Administrator $153,875.16 CFO Sea Girt (shared service) $ 30,000.00 $183,875.16  DECEMBER 16, 2024 Frank DiRoma, Code Enforcement Supervisor $95,797.16 Construction Inspector $21,224.16 ADA Coordinator $ 5,306.04 $122,327.36 Gregory Restivo, Police Chief $191,298.18 Christopher Tucker, HazMat $56.30 per hr. Office of Emergency Management $ 3,378.50 Tara Lewczak, Personnel Officer $96,900.00 Erik Ertle, Superintendent of Recreation* $72,626.00 (Borough Title - Recreation Director) Marie Higgins, Manasquan Court Administrator $90,985.87 Brielle Court Administrator Interlocal $14,238.48 $105,224.35 Carmen Triggiano, Superintendent of Public Works $128,616.85 *Indicates a non-pensionable salary WHEREAS, the schedule above reflects the annual salaries for each of the employees listed; and WHEREAS, pensionable base salaries are defined as those regulated by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) of New Jersey. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hon. W. Michael Mangan, Mayor of the Borough of Manasquan, be and is hereby authorized to sign the above listed employees Retention Statement for the calendar year of 2025, which copies are on file in the Municipal Clerk’s Office. RESOLUTION 337-2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR A PART TIME CROSSING GUARD WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is in need of a part time Crossing Guard in the Manasquan Police Department; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on the 16th day of December 2024, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, hereby authorize the Clerk to advertise for a part time Crossing Guard for the Manasquan Police Department. RESOLUTION 338-2024 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: RAYMOND WILLIAMS JR LINDA B WILLIAMS P.O. BOX Q MANASQUAN, NJ 08736 AMOUNT OF REFUND DUE: $1,000 REASON FOR REFUND: STREET OPENING BOND 1ST RETURN – SO#14/22 38 WYCKOFF AVE  DECEMBER 16, 2024 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 339-2024 WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is desirous of appointing SLEO’s, Class II and Crossing Guards for 2025; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, on this 16th day of December, 2024 appoint the following for 2024: Effective Rate of Pay Date Hours Hourly/ From and (Part Time/ Name Title Salary/Seasonal) To Seasonal) Nicholas Abruzzo ClassII Officer/ $18.56 01/01/25 Part Time PT CG Gavin Jackey ClassII Officer/ $18.56 01/01/25 Part Time PT CG Jack Homer ClassII Officer/ $18.56 01/01/25 Part Time PT CG Joseph Camilleri ClassII Officer/ $18.56 01/01/25 Part Time PT CG Zachary ClassII Officer/ $18.56 01/01/25 Part Time O’Donnell PT CG Noah Van Brunt ClassII Officer/ $18.56 01/01/25 Part Time PT CG RESOLUTION 340-2024 WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is desirous of appointing Crossing Guards and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, Monmouth County, New Jersey, on this 16th day of December 2024 appoint the following: Rate of Pay Effective Hours (Hourly/Salary Date (Part Time/ Name Title /Seasonal) Seasonal) James F. Kavanagh Crossing Guard $20.00 12/17/24 Part Time RESOLUTION 341-2024 WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is required to inspect annual rentals for Lead paint that were built prior to 1978 to comply with NJAC 5:28A; and WHEREAS, the Borough has received a proposal/contract for Professional Services-Staffing from a NJ Department of Community Affairs Certified Lead Evaluation Contractor. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Borough of Manasquan, Couty of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that the Administrator Tom Flarity sign a contract with LEW Environmental Services, 181 US Hwy 46, Mine Hill, NJ 07803 for the purpose of inspecting the annual rentals built prior to 1978. RESOLUTION 342-2024  DECEMBER 16, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR QUALIFIED FIRMS TO CONDUCT A TAX REVALUATION PROCESS IN 2025 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan approved resolution 309-2024 on November 12, 2024 which directed the Borough to conduct a Borough-wide property tax revaluation in 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the Municipal Clerk is authorized to advertise in one local and one regional newspaper a Request for Proposals from qualified firms to conduct the Borough-wide property tax revaluation process in 2025. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the qualified proposals will be evaluated in accordance with applicable New Jersey competitive bidding standards. RESOLUTION 343-2024 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth, accepts the resignation of Gabriella Mason from the position of part-time dispatch and SLEO I from the Manasquan Police Department effective December 20, 2024. RESOLUTION 344-2024 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 $604,245.39 Water/Sewer Fund $27,242.43 Beach Fund $6,542.39 Grants $900.97 Recreation Trust $38,391.56 Developers Trust Escrow $4,198.00 Affordable Housing $2,916.89 General Capital $22,441.31 Water/Sewer Capital $70,765.41 Beach Capital $166,395.73 Grand Total $944,040.08 Councilman Bryant made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Councilman Holly. Motion carried by the following vote: “yes” Council Members Bryant, Holly, Olivera, Triggiano, and Vidreiro. “No” none. Ordinances – Second Reading The borough Attorney read the title of ordinance 2433-24 for second reading and final adoption.  DECEMBER 16, 2024 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF Councilman Holly made a motion to open the hearing to the public, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion caried unanimously. There being no comment Councilman Holly made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Triggiano made a motion to pass and publish ordinance 2433-24 according to law, seconded by Councilman Holly. Motion carried by the following vote: “yes” Council Members Bryant, Holly, Olivera, Triggiano, and Vidreiro. “No” none. Committee Reports Community Service Committee – Councilwoman Vidreiro reported on the Tourism Holiday House Tour with the Women’s club and advised that there were 440 people that attended. She reported that the next tour will be in 2 years. Land Use Committee – Councilwoman Triggiano advised that she does not have a report at this time. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year. Public Safety Committee – Councilman Olivera wished everyone Happy Holidays and thanked council for appointing Temporary Police Officer Guzman tonight and he will be sworn in at a later date. He reported on the drone activity in the area and advised that there is a reporting system in place by the State and County and all municipal law enforcement agencies will conduct a proper investigation and follow up with reporting practices. He reported that the police department has not been given any further information about who is responsible or where they originate from. Public Property Committee – Councilman Holly reported thanked everyone for coming out about the fence and he thanked that Beautification Committee for all of the Christmas stuff. He reported that leaf collection will have a couple extra days added for the residence. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. He thanked the Mayor and Councilwoman Vidreiro for their help and support regarding the fence issue. Administration and Finance Committee – Councilman Bryant wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and Happy Holidays. He reported that the 2024 budget is being closed out and preparing the 2025 budget which will enable the council to do some strategic planning. He stated that the bond anticipation note was approved tonight for 13 infrastructure projects that were done over the year. He reported that the water/sewer rates have been approved for a 3% increase over 2024 which is the standard operating procedure. Mayor Mangan reported on the Glimmer Glass Bridge replacement and advised that the County will be giving a 10-to-15-minute presentation in favor of their request to replace it and then it will be opened for public comment. He thanked Senator Gopal for including Manasquan in a group of Mayor’s in his district with the Department of Transportation Commissioner and next week with the Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner. He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas. Audience Participation Councilwoman Triggiano made a motion to open the public portion, seconded by Councilwoman Vidreiro. Motion carried unanimously. Nancy Jordan, 261 Euclid Avenue inquired about where the Borough stands with the Streetscape Project and if it will be on track for the Spring.  DECEMBER 16, 2024 Mayor Mangan stated that there is a lot of back-channel stuff going on with the engineer and the state. Ms. Jordan stated that they have an open purchase order with some resources for Christmas and thought it would be good to use the open purchase. Mayor Mangan stated that the project should be next year but there is no commitment yet. Mary Ryan, 113 Beachfront congratulated Barbara Ilaria on her retirement and thanked her for her service that she provided to the community and the MBIA. She also welcomed Nancy and Keara to their new positions and looks forward to working with them. She mentioned the lights across Main Street and the previous times that took place. She thanked and congratulated everyone that works in the local government for their listening skills and being transparent and she thanked the citizens for coming out to the meetings and voicing their concerns and opinions. Councilman Olivera made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwoman Triggiano made a motion to close the regular meeting at 8:34 p.m., seconded by Councilwoman Vidreiro. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Barbara Ilaria Municipal Clerk DATE APPROVED ___January 21, 2025__