`MAYOR & COUNCIL MEETING BARNEGAT LIGHT, JANUARY 3, 2005

THE ORGANIZATION MEETING of the Mayor and Council was called to order by Mayor Larson at 9:00am at the Borough Hall, on West 10th Street. The Mayor stated that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act by posting a copy of the notice of this meeting on the bulletin board in the Borough Hall on January 2, 2004 and by mailing a copy of the notice to the Beach Haven Times and the Asbury Park Press, newspapers designated by Mayor and Council on January 2, 2004 to receive such notice, and by filing a copy of the notice with the Borough Clerk on January 2, 2004.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

THE CLERK stated that the minutes of this meeting are being officially recorded and such tape will be on file in the office of the Borough Clerk and be made a part of these written minutes.

ROLL CALL: SPARK, MORRISON, HOWARD, REYNOLDS

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON AND GAIL J. WETMORE, RMC

OATH OF OFFICE WAS ADMINISTERED TO JAMES MORRISON.

NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Councilman Morrison nominated Councilman Spark, this was seconded by Councilwoman Reynolds. There were no further nominations. Morrison moved to appoint, seconded by Reynolds and carried by all with Spark abstaining.

RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION 05-001

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

SETTING THE TIME, DATE AND PLACE OF

THE MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL

BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council, the Governing Body of the Borough of Barnegat Light, shall hold their regular meetings as follows:

JANUARY 19, FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 16, APRIL 20, MAY 18,

JUNE 15, JULY 20, AUGUST 17, SEPTEMBER 21, OCTOBER 19, NOVEMBER 16, AND DECEMBER 14, 2005.

Street, Barnegat Light.

All Meetings will be held at the Borough Hall, 10 W 10^th St. Meetings will be: Caucus 7:30PM, Regular Meeting 8:00PM.

Reorganization of 2006 - January 2, 2006, 9:00AM, Borough Hall, 10 W. 10th Street, Barnegat Light.

The Governing Body may also call Special Meetings on 48 hours notice, which shall state when and where it is to be held and the matters to be considered at the meeting. The Mayor and three (3) Council members, or in the absence of the Mayor, four (4) Council members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: MORRISON

SECOND: REYNOLDS

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS AND HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

RESOLUTION 05-002

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR

THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT

WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:4-19 provides for the making of temporary appropriations for the period January 1, 2005 to the adoption of the 2005 Budget; and

WHEREAS, the Governing Body desires to provide for the orderly method of meeting claims during the period prior to the adoption of the 2005 Budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following appropriation which do not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the 2004 appropriations exclusive of Debt Service, Capital Improvement Fund and Public Assistance, and hereby adopted as the 2004 Temporary Budget:

GENERAL GOVERNMENT:

Mayor & Council

Salaries and Wages $4,000.00

Other Expenses $ 750.00

Municipal Clerk

Salaries and Wages $15,000.00

Other Expenses $ 6,500.00

Advertising

Other Expenses $ 1,500.00

Financial Administration

Salaries and Wages $ 5,400.00

Other Expenses $ 2,500.00

Audit Services

Other Expenses $ 4,500.00

Tax Collection

Salaries and Wages $ 5,800.00

Other Expenses $ 2,000.00

Tax Assessor

Salaries and Wages $ 2,900.00

Other Expenses $ 2,000.00

Legal Services

Salary & Wages $ 800.00

Other Expenses $ 2,000.00

Engineering Services and Costs $ 3,000.00

Contribution to Chamber of Commerce $ 100.00

Other Expenses

Land Use Administration:

Planning Board

Salaries and Wages $ 800.00

Other Expenses $ 800.00

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Salaries and Wages $ 1,900.00

Other Expenses $ 800.00

Insurance:

Liability Insurance $ 6,000.00

Workers Compensation $13,000.00

Employee Group Insurance $24,000.00

Unemployment Insurance $ 1,200.00

Public Safety Functions:

Police

Other Expenses $ 101,000.00

Emergency Management Services

Salaries and Wages $ 2,900.00

Other Expenses $ 1,000.00

Aid to Volunteer Fire Company $ 100.00

First Aid Contribution $ 100.00

Municipal Prosecutor

Other Expenses $ 1,500.00

Public Works Functions:

Streets and Roads

Salaries and Wages $16,000.00

Other Expenses $ 5,000.00

Garbage and Trash Removal $32,000.00

Sanitary Landfill Fees $20,000.00

Recycling

Salaries and Wages $ 500.00

Other Expenses $ 500.00

Public Buildings and Grounds

Salaries and Wages $ 2,700.00

Other Expenses $ 5,500.00

Health and Human Services:

Board of Health

Other Expenses $ 100.00

Contractual $ 8,000.00

Animal Control

Other Expenses $ 800.00

Aid to Health Care Facility $ 100.00

Mental Health Program $ 100.00

Park and Recreation Functions:

Contribution to Senior Citizen Center $ 100.00

Parks and Playgrounds

Salaries and Wages $ 800.00

Other Expenses $ 1,500.00

Lifeguards

Salaries and Wages $ 100.00

Other Expenses $ 2,000.00

Beachfront Maintenance

Salaries and Wages $ 8,000.00

Other Expenses $ 4,000.00

Public Docks

Salaries and Wages $ 100.00

Other Expenses $ 3,000.00

Celebration of Public Events $ 5,000.00

Uniform Construction Code:

Construction Code Official

Salaries and Wages $ 5,400.00

Other Expenses $ 500.00

Utility Expenses:

Electricity $ 8,000.00

Street Lighting $ 3,900.00

Telephone $ 2,500.00

Natural Gas $ 1,400.00

Gasoline $ 1,200.00

Statutory Expenditures:

Contribution to Social Security $ 5,000.00

Municipal Court

Salaries and Wages $ 2,800.00

Other Expenses $ 1,000.00

Public Defender

Other Expenses $ 200.00

Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements:

Interlocal-Construction $ 4,500.00

Capital Improvement Fund $ 1,000.00

Green Acres Principal & Interest $ 7,772.90

Payment of Bond Anticipation Notes $135,200.00

Interest on Bond Anticipation Notes $ 14,034.10

TOTAL $524,157.00

TEMPORARY DEDICATED WATER/SEWER UTILITY BUDGET

Operation:

Salaries and Wages $ 58,000.00

Operating Expenses $ 88,000.00

Statutory Expenditures

Group Insurance for Employees $ 28,000.00

Contribution to PERS $ 00.00

Contribution to Social Security $ 4,000.00

Contrib to Unemploy Comp Ins. $ 1,000.00

Payment of Bond Anticipation Notes $109,300.00

Interest on Bond Anticipation Notes $ 12,500.00

TOTAL $300,800.00

DATED: JANUARY 2, 2005

MOTION: REYNOLDS

SECOND: HOWARD

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-003

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF CONTRACTS FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING

MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the services of a Municipal Attorney; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the resolution authorizing the award for contracts for professional services with out competitive bids must be publicly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light as follows:

1. Terry F. Brady, Esq. is hereby appointed to represent the Borough of Barnegat Light as Borough Attorney for the year 2005.

This contract for professional services is awarded without competitive biding under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, and meets the requirements of the Affirmative Action Rules and Regulations, since the party receiving the contract is licensed or certified by the State of New Jersey and by law.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: MORRISON

SECOND: HOWARD

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-004

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF CONTRACTS FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING

MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the services of a Municipal Engineer; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the resolution authorizing the award for contracts for professional services with out competitive bids must be publicly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light as follows:

1. Frank Little of the firm Owen Little and Associates is hereby appointed to represent the Borough of Barnegat Light as Borough Engineer for the year 2005.

This contract for professional services is awarded without competitive biding under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, and meets the requirements of the Affirmative Action Rules and Regulations, since the party receiving the contract is licensed or certified by the State of New Jersey and by law.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: MORRISON

SECOND: HOWARD

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-005

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF CONTRACTS FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING

MUNICIPAL AUDITOR

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the services of a Municipal Auditor; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the resolution authorizing the award for contracts for professional services with out competitive bids must be publicly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light as follows:

1. William E. Antonides is hereby appointed to represent the Borough of Barnegat Light as Borough Auditor for the year 2005.

This contract for professional services is awarded without competitive biding under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, and meets the requirements of the Affirmative Action Rules and Regulations, since the party receiving the contract is licensed or certified by the State of New Jersey and by law.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: HOWARD

SECOND: MORRISON

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-006

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF CONTRACTS FOR

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING

MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR

WHEREAS, there exists a need for the services of a Municipal Prosecutor; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq) requires that the resolution authorizing the award for contracts for professional services with out competitive bids must be publicly advertised.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light as follows:

1. Laura Benson is hereby appointed to represent the Borough of Barnegat Light as Municipal Prosecutor for the year 2005.

2. Mary Jane Lidaka is hereby appointed to represent the Borough of Barnegat light as Alternate Municipal Prosecutor for the year 2005.

3. That Lionel Simon, III is hereby appointed to represent the Borough of Barnegat Light as Alternate Conflict Municipal Prosecutor for the year 2005.

4. That Timothy Wintrode is hereby appointed to represent the Borough of Barnegat Light as Alternate Conflict Municipal Prosecutor # 1 for the year 2005.

5. This contract for professional services is awarded without competitive biding under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, and meets the requirements of the Affirmative Action Rules and Regulations, since the party receiving the contract is licensed or certified by the State of New Jersey and by law.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: REYNOLDS

SECOND: MORRISON

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-008

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS FOR

THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light, that the Beach Haven Times, The Beacon, The Asbury Park Press, The Atlantic City Press and the Ocean County Observer be designated as the official newspapers for the publication of Legal Notice of the Borough of Barnegat Light.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: MORRISON

SECOND: HOWARD

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-009

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

APPOINTING A ZONING OFFICER

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light, that Alexander Oros hereby be appointed Zoning Officer of the Borough of Barnegat Light for a term of one (1) year, effective January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: REYNOLDS

SECOND: HOWARD

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-010

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE SIGNING OF CHECKS AND WITHDRAWAL

SLIPS FOR THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey that the following Municipal Officials are hereby authorized to sign checks or withdrawal slips where a combination of three principal signatures are required.

Mayor or Member of Finance Committee

Borough Clerk or Deputy Clerk

Chief Financial Officer or Tax Collector

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the signature cards with the signatures of the persons authorized to sign be forwarded to all Borough Depositories.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: REYNOLDS

SECOND: HOWARD

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-011

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

ORGANIZING COUNCIL MEMBERS INTO

COMMITTEES DEEMED NECESSARY

BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with Resolution 87-95, adopted by a two-thirds majority of the Governing Body, in September 1987, that Council members shall organize into Committees deemed necessary. Each Committee shall have it's own chairperson.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following committees and those council persons serving are as follows:

FINANCE: WARR, Spark, Morrison

WATER/SEWER: SPARK, Warr, Howard

PUBLIC WORKS: HOWARD, Morrison, Bossi

BEACHES AND PARKS: REYNOLDS, Bossi, Howard

DOCKS AND HARBORS: BOSSI, Reynolds, Spark

PUBLIC SERVICE: MORRISON, Reynolds, Warr

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: MORRISON

SECOND: SPARK

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: BOSSI AND WARR

ABSTAIN: NONE

RESOLUTION 05-013

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

EMPLOYING WATER SEWER

SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE BOROUGH.

WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light desires to reappoint Arthur Ballinger as Superintendent of Water-Sewer for the Borough of Barnegat Light.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

1. That the Mayor and Council do hereby appoint Arthur Ballinger as Water-Sewer Superintendent for the year 2005.

2. That Arthur Ballinger be compensated according to the Salary Ordinance of the Borough of Barnegat Light as amended from time to time.

3. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Borough Treasurer and Arthur Ballinger.

DATED: JANUARY 3, 2005

MOTION: HOWARD

SECOND: REYNOLDS

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD

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