PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT JANUARY 22, 2008
PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY, GAIL WETMORE called the meeting to order and said that adequate notice of this meeting has been published and posted in accordance with requirements set forth I the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.
THE OATH OF OFFICE WAS ADMINISTERED by Russ Cherkos prior to the meeting to Morrison, Walnut, Manookian, Patterson and Brindley
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE FOLLOWED
ROLL CALL: WALNUT, DOORLY, GUTOWSKI, MANOOKIAN, PREISER, PATTERSON, MORRISON, BRINDLEY ABSENT: LARSON
Mr. Patterson was seated as alternate # 1.
THE SECRETARY asked for nominations for Chairman of the Planning Board.
Mr. Walnut nominated Dick Manookian, seconded by Mary Jane Preiser. There were no other nominations. Peter Doorly nominated Mary Jane Preiser for Vice Chairman, seconded by Walnut. There were no other nominations. A vote was taken on both.
VOTE: AYES: WALNUT, DOORLY, GUKTOWSKI, PREISER, PATTERSON, MORRISON,
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: MANOOKIAN ABSENT: LARSON
THE CHAIR asked for a motion to approve the minutes of December 18, 2007 meeting. Walnut so moved, seconded by Doorly to approve the minutes.
MOTION: WALNUT
SECOND: DOORLY
VOTE: AYES:WALNUT, DOORLY, MANOOKIAN, PATTERSON, PREISER
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: GUTOWSKI AND MORRISON
ABSENT: LARSON
RESOLUTION 2008-01
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF
OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, SETTING THE
TIME, DATE AND PLACE OF THE MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Borough of Barnegat Light is a public body, which convenes regular meetings for the purpose of action on applications submitted to it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et. seq., and
WHEREAS, the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, et. seq. mandates that the public be advised of all regular meeting dates; and
WHEREAS, the Board proposes to conduct regular meetings on the dates hereinafter specified with each meeting to be convened at 7:30pm at the Borough Hall, 10 West 10th Street, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this 22nd day of January, 2008 as follows:
1. The board shall meet on the following dates:
February 26, March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24
July 22, August 26, September 23, October 28,
November 25, December 16 and Organization 2009 on January 27, 2009.
The Meetings will take place at 7:30pm on the above mentioned dates, at the Borough Hall, 10 West 10th Street, Barnegat Light, NJ.
2. The notice shall be:
Prominently posted in at least one (1) place reserved for similar announcements. Mailed, telephoned telegraphed or hand delivered to at least two (2) newspapers, which newspapers shall be designated by the public body to receive such notices because they have the greatest likelihood of informing the public within the area of jurisdiction of the public body of such meetings. Filed with the Borough Clerk as well.
3. The notice mentioned in paragraph two (2) hereof is to be given within seven (7) days of the date.
4. Not withstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, the Board may call special meetings upon giving at least 48 hours advance notice in the manner specified in paragraph two of this resolution.
DATED: JANUARY 22, 2008
MOTION: WALNUT
SECOND: DOORLY
VOTE: AYES: WALNUT, DOORLY, PATTERSON, MANOOKIAN, PREISER, GUTOWSKI, MORRISON
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: LARSON ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 08-002
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR FAIR & OPEN ADVERTISING
WHEREAS, there exists a need for the services of a Planning Board Attorney for a one-year term; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light has determined that its professional services contractors do not make reportable political contributions to municipal candidates so as to otherwise require fair and open contract advertising pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Chief Financial Officer has determined and certified in writing that the value of is contract will not exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, Russel Cherkos is qualified to hold the position of Planning Board Attorney in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a), and the NJ Campaign Contributions & Expenditures Reporting Act, NJSA 19:44A-20.5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the Borough of Barnegat Light, in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. That Russel Cherkos, Esq., is hereby appointed Planning Board Attorney for the Borough of Barnegat Light for the year 2008. This contract for professional services is awarded without competitive bidding or advertising under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law and the NJ Campaign Contributions & Expenditures Reporting Act.
2. That the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.
3. That a certificate of availability of funds executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto. The following are the line item appropriations or ordinances which constitute the availability of funds for this contract:
Temporary Budget Planning Board O and E
4. That a Notice of Contract Award shall be published in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a).
5. That certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to Russel Cherkos, Esq., and the Borough Treasurer.
DATED: JANUARY 22, 2008
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: WALNUT
VOTE: AYES: WALNUT,
DOORLY, PATTERSON, MANOOKIAN, PREISER,
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: LARSON ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 08-003
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE AWARDING OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR FAIR & OPEN ADVERTISING
WHEREAS, there exists a need for the services of a Planning Board Engineer for a one-year term; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light has determined that its professional services contractors do not make reportable political contributions to municipal candidates so as to otherwise require fair and open contract advertising pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 19:44A-20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Chief Financial Officer has determined and certified in writing that the value of is contract will not exceed $17,500; and
WHEREAS, Frank Little, Jr. is qualified to hold the position of Planning Board Engineer in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a), and the NJ Campaign Contributions & Expenditures Reporting Act, NJSA 19:44A-20.5.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of the Borough of Barnegat Light, in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. That Frank Little, Jr., is hereby appointed Planning Board Engineer for the Borough of Barnegat Light for the year 2008. This contract for professional services is awarded without competitive bidding or advertising under the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law and the NJ Campaign Contributions & Expenditures Reporting Act.
2. That the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.
3. That a certificate of availability of funds executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto. The following are the line item appropriations or ordinances which constitute the availability of funds for this contract:
Temporary Budget Engineering Services O and E
4. That a Notice of Contract Award shall be published in accordance with NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a).
5. That certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to Frank Little, Jr., and the Borough Treasurer.
DATED: JANUARY 22, 2008
MOTION: WALNUT
SECOND: MORRISON
VOTE: AYES: WALNUT,
DOORLY, PATTERSON, MANOOKIAN, PREISER,
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: LARSON ABSTAIN: NONE
APPLICATION 2008-01 SWEENEY – MINOR SUB DIVISION
Donald Sweeney was sworn in and told the board that he was the buyer of the subject property and that he intended to take down the house and put two houses there. The houses would be like the ones on either side of the subject property. Russ asked him if he would comply with the engineers letter and all other agencies and he said yes. They already have the CAFRA permit and that takes care of Mr. Walnuts question about the dune and replacing dune grass. There were no other questions from the board. Morrison moved to approve, seconded by Walnut.
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: WALNUT
VOTE: AYES: WALNUT, DOORLY, PATTERSON, MANOOKIAN, PREISER, GUTOWSKI, MORRISON
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: LARSON ABSTAIN: NONE
At this point in the meeting, Russ Cherkos read a resolution into his tape recorder so that we can memorialize this tonight. Mr. Sweeney had requested this and the board did not have a problem with same.
Morrison moved to approve , followed by Walnut.
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: WALNUT
VOTE: AYES: WALNUT, DOORLY, PATTERSON, MANOOKIAN, PREISSER, GUTOWSKI, MORRISON
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: LARSON
Russ will have the resolution to Gail Wetmore as soon as possible.
OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
There being no further business before the board at this time, on a motion by Walnut the meeting was adjourned.
PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY