MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING BARNEGAT LIGHT FEBRUARY 21, 2007
THE
CAUCUS MEETING of the Mayor and
Council was called to order by Mayor
Larson at
ROLL
CALL: SPARK, MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS,
HOWARD, WARR
ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY F. BRADY,
BOROUGH ATTORNEY, AND GAIL J. WETMORE, MUNICIPAL
CLERK
The Mayor mentioned the Christmas
Snowflake Project and the fact that Tom Stiles is heading up the project. Councilman Spark spoke of the Water Metering
that our new water allocation permit requires and wanted input from the rest of
the Council regarding same. Dottie
Reynolds mentioned the Barnegat Light Taxpayer’s Association July meeting and
how they hope to have a meet and greet after said meeting on the field with hot
dogs, soda, etc. A nice informal way to
meet the town government. Everyone
thought is was a good idea.
THE MEETING
of the Mayor and Council was
called to order by Mayor Kirk Larson, at
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, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
ABSENT: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY
BRADY AND GAIL WETMORE, RMC
THE MAYOR asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the
Meeting of January 17, 2007. On a motion
by Mr. Morrison, seconded by Mr. Howard the minutes were approved.
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: SPARK,
MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE
TREASURER’S REPORT: On
a motion by Reynolds, seconded by Howard and carried by all the report was
approved.
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND: HOWARD
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS,
HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE ABSENT:
NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
BUILDING AND ZONING REPORTS FOR JANUARY: The Mayor asked for a motion to approve the reports. Reynolds so moved, seconded by Warr and
carried by all.
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND: WARR
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON,
MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
PUBLIC
SAFETY: COUNCILMAN MORRISON asked that the Court and Police Log a part of the
minutes. Frank Mikuletzky asked why he
didn’t report on the end of the year Fire Company Report. There was no such report - Frank thought the police report was a fire
company report.
DOCKS
AND HARBORS: COUNCILMAN MIKULETZKY said
there is not much going on with Docks and Harbors right now. He mentioned we may or may not move the clams
to
BEACHES
AND PARKS: COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS said that the LIT Program is already filled and
she hopes that Don might have another session.
Gail will contact Don and see what he thinks.
FINANCE: COUNCILMAN WARR updated us on where we stand with the budget.
PUBLIC
WORKS: COUNCILMAN HOWARD spoke of the road meeting with
WATER/SEWER:
COUNCILMAN asked that the
monthly report be made a part of the minutes.
We have negotiated a new water contract with
0PEN
PUBLIC SESSION: On a motion by Reynolds, seconded by Morrison and
carried by all, the public session was opened. Gene Sharpless asked about meters becoming
obsolete before the project is completed.
Mike explained that is one of the questions we have. Dick Malacrea also asked about the life of
the current meters that some people have.
The Mayor said we are also deciding whether to put the meters in the
house or in the street. Mike feels they
are safer in the street. Tom Stiles
brought up the Christmas Decorations and said the response has been
tremendous. We have 20 people who will
donate! We are getting the six
foot Presidential Snowflake! Applause
for Tom. Scott Sharpless spoke more on
the BLTPA July meeting. He said the
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE 2007-001
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS
AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
(N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)
The Clerk read the above by title and number and the mayor announced it is time to consider same for passage on second reading according to law. Warr so moved, seconded by Reynolds and carried by all to open public hearing. Being no comments on a motion by Warr, seconded by Morrison and carried by all the public hearing was closed. Warr moved to adopt, seconded by Spark.
MOTION: WARR
SECOND: SPARK
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD AND WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN:
NONE
ORDINANCE 07-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
The Clerk read the above by title and number and
the Mayor said it is time to introduce on first reading and publish according
to law. Mikuletzky so moved, seconded by
Morrison and carried by all.
MOTION:
MIKULETZKY
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON,
MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN:
NONE
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTION 07-046
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MUTUAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, ET. SEQ.
FOR THE PROVISION OF SURF CITY AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE
RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL TO REVIEW THE
SOUTHERN REGIONAL SCHOOL BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Services Act N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et. seq. authorizes local units as defined in that Act to enter into agreements for provision of certain governmental services; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the public interest of Barnegat Light to authorize such agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light wishes to enter into an agreement, with the Borough of Surf City as lead agency, with the Township of Long Beach, the Borough Of Surf City, the Borough of Ship Bottom, the Borough of Harvey Cedars and the Borough of Beach Haven for the retention of Raymond Ciccone, a Certified Public Accountant, to perform a review of the Southern Regional School Budget;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AGREED by the Borough of Barnegat Light:
1. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Barnegat Light shall be and are hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute an Interlocal Services Agreement in the form herein attached as Exhibit A.
2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon final adoption in accordance with the attached agreement.
3. A copy of this resolution together with the agreement annexed shall be kept on file and be available for public inspection in the office of the Municipal Clerk located at the Borough of Barnegat Light, 10 West 10th Street, Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006.
DATED:
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
MOTION:
MORRISON
SECOND:
REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WAR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 07-047
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL BILLS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,586,533.58
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee of the Borough of Barnegat Light has examined the vouchers presented for payment,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the approved vouchers amounting to $1,586,533.58 be authorized to be paid upon verification of the Treasurer that there is sufficient money in the appropriated accounts, subject to adequate signatures and funding.
DATED: February 21, 2007
MOTION: WARR
SECOND: HOWARD
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON,
MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 07-048
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT AMONG THE SIX
LONG BEACH ISLAND TOWNS, WITH THE
THE LEAD AGENCY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENTERING INTO A
CONTRACT WITH WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON, LLC
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light has agreed with the Township of Long Beach, the Borough of Harvey Cedars, the Borough of Surf City, the Borough of Ship Bottom and the Borough of Beach Haven to enter into an Interlocal Services Agreement to retain the services of Winning Strategies Washington, LLC to lobby the Congress of the United States to provide for the funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Beach Protection and Maintenance Project for Long Beach Island; and
WHEREAS, the said Interlocal Services Agreement provides the costs of the lobbying contract shall be borne in accordance with the following schedule:
Long Beach Township 53%
Borough of Barnegat Light 09%
Borough of
Borough of
Borough of Ship Bottom 08%
Borough of Beach Haven 11% and
WHEREAS, the said Interlocal Services Agreement provides that the Township shall be the signatory party with Winning Strategies Washington, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light, a municipal corporation of the State of New Jersey, at a regular meeting held on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a renewal agreement with Winning Strategies Washington, LLC in accordance with the proposal heretofore provided by that firm.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is being awarded as a renewal of a professional service contract.
DATED:
FEBRUARY 21, 2007
MOTION:
MORRISON
SECOND:
MIKULETZKY
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 07-049
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
PROVIDING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19 provides for the making of temporary appropriations for the period January 1, 2007 to the adoption of the 2007 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 2007 Budget; and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board recently approved the Director’s request to modify several statutory budget deadlines in Local Finance Notice 2007-2 dated January 12, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body may by resolution, adopted by February 28, 2007, increase its temporary budget appropriation to provide for the period between March 20, and the adoption of the 2007 budget. The total of the appropriations shall not exceed 1/12 of the total appropriations made for all purposes in the budget for the 2006 fiscal year, excluding in both instances appropriations made for the interest and debt redemption charges, capital improvement fund and public assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following appropriations be adopted as the 2007 Temporary Budget.
GENERAL
GOVERNMENT:
Mayor and Council
Salaries and Wages $ 5,465.00
Other Expenses $ 356.00
Municipal Clerk
Salaries and Wages $ 20,839.00
Other Expenses $ 3,659.00
Advertising
Other Expenses $ 968.00
Financial Administration
Salaries and Wages $ 10,403.00
Other Expenses $ 1,154.00
Audit Services
Other Expenses $ 5,691.00
Tax Collection
Salaries and Wages $ 11,555.00
Other Expenses 1,141.00
Tax Assessor
Salaries and Wages $ 4,586.00
Other Expenses $ 1,971.00
Legal Services
Salaries and Wages $ 1,038.00
Other Expenses $ 6,225.00
Engineering Services and Costs $ 4,669.00
Contribution to Chamber of Commerce
Other Expenses $ 34.00
LAND USE
ADMINISTRATION:
Planning Board
Salaries and Wages $ 1,038.00
Other Expenses $ 726.00
Zoning Board
Salaries and Wages $ 2,888.00
Other Expenses $ 865.00
INSURANCE:
Liability Insurance $ 6,536.00
Workers Compensation $ 9,300.00
Employee Group Insurance $ 34,151.00
Unemployment Insurance $ 657.00
PUBLIC SAFETY
FUNCTIONS:
Police
Other Expenses $153,632.00
Emergency Management Services
Salaries and Wages $ 4,453.00
Other Expenses $ 934.00
Aid to Volunteer Fire Company $ 8,209.00
First Aid Contribution $ 6,701.00
Municipal Prosecutor
Other Expenses $ 1,453.00
PUBLIC WORKS
FUNCTIONS:
Streets and Roads
Salaries and Wages $ 26,055.00
Other Expenses $ 3,631.00
Garbage and Trash Removal $ 68,010.00
Sanitary Landfill Fees $ 4,168.00
Recycling
Salaries and Wages $ 692.00
Other Expenses $ 346.00
Salaries and Wages $ 6,316.00
Other Expenses $ 5,533.00
HEALTH AND HUMAN
SERVICES:
Board of Health
Other Expenses $ 70.00
Contractual $ 11,598.00
Animal Control
Other Expenses $ 1,131.00
Aid to Health Care Facility $ 346.00
Mental Health Program $ 34.00
PARK AND
RECREATION FUNCTIONS:
Contribution to Senior Citizen Center $ 519.00
Parks and Playgrounds
Salaries and Wages $ 5,014.00
Other Expenses $ 951.00
Lifeguards
Salaries and Wages $ 48,417.00
Other Expenses $ 3,805.00
Beachfront Maintenance
Salaries and Wages $ 19,554.00
Other Expenses $ 5,101.00
Public Docks
Salaries and Wages $ 3,458.00
Other Expenses $ 692.00
Celebration of Public Events $ 2,490.00
UNIFORM
CONSTRUCTION CODE:
Construction Code Official
Salaries and Wages $ 7,712.00
Other Expenses $ 1,730.00
UTILITY EXPENSES:
Electricity $ 11,067.00
Street Lighting $ 5,672.00
Telephone $ 3,286.00
Natural Gas $ 2,145.00
Gasoline $ 2,075.00
STATUTORY
EXPENDITURES:
Contribution to Social Security $ 3,903.00
Municipal Court
Salaries and Wages $ 4,105.00
Other Expenses $ 968.00
Public Defender
Other Expenses $ 208.00
Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements:
Interlocal-Construction $ 12,105.00
Contribution to PERS $ 1,730.00
Green Acres Principal and Interest $ 7,772.90
Payment of Bond Anticipation Notes $ 80,350.00
Interest on Bond Anticipation Notes $65,500.00
TOTAL $779,555.90
TEMPORARY DEDICATED WATER/SEWER UTILITY BUDGET
OPERATION:
Salaries and Wages $100,638.00
Operating Expenses $147,827.00
STATUTORY
EXPENDITURES:
Contribution to PERS $ 1,730.00
Contribution to Social Security $ 7,699.00
Contribution to Unemployment Compensation Insurance $519.00
Payment of Bond Anticipation Notes $109,750.00
Interest on Bond Anticipation Notes $ 32,500.00
TOTAL $400,663.00
DATED: FEBRUARY 21, 2007
MOTION: WARR
SECOND: MIKULETZKY
VOTE:AYES: SPARK,
MORISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 07-050
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
WHEREAS, the Borough of
Barnegat Light duly advertised for the receipt of bids for the Stair tower
Construction Project for the Coast Guard Building; and
WHEREAS, at the time,
place and date set for the receipt of bids, eleven (11) bids were received by
the Borough as follows:
George Koustas Painting
$ 222,890.00
Reilly Const.
$ 241,295.00
Helios Const.
$ 339,000.00
MJJ Const.
$ 343,520.00
Gaven General
Contracting
$ 365,532.00
Joseph Porretta Bldrs
$ -------------
Hawley Brothers
$ 375,731.00
DA Nolt
$ 444,457.00
G&M Eastern
Contracting
$ 477,600.00
Cypreco Industries
$ 487,423.00
Axios Inc.
$ 498,300.00
WHEREAS, said bids were
taken under advisement and have been reviewed by the Borough Engineer and it
has been determined that George Koustas Painting submitted the lowest
responsible bid in accordance with the bid specifications, said bid being in
the amount of $222,890.00; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire
of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light to award a
contract for the Stair tower Construction Project for the Coast Guard Building
to George Koustas Painting, the lowest bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light,
1. That the Mayor & Borough Council of
the Borough of Barnegat Light do hereby award the contract for the Stair tower
Construction Project for the Coast Guard Building to George Koustas Painting at
the price of $222,890.00.
2. That the Mayor and Borough Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute an agreement with George Koustas Painting for said
project, said agreement to be in conformance with bid specifications and bid
submitted by George Koustas Painting.
3. That a certificate of availability of
funds executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto. The following line item appropriations or
ordinances constitute the availability of funds for this contract:
Bond Ordinance No. 2006-003
4. That a certified copy of this
resolution shall be forwarded to George Koustas Painting, the Chief Financial
Officer and the Borough Engineer.
DATED: FEBRUARY 21, 2007
MOTION:
HOWARD
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE:AYES: SPARK,
MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN:
NONE
RESOLUTION 07-051
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
WHEREAS, a contract was
previously awarded for the reconstruction of
WHEREAS, the Mayor and
Borough Council wish to authorize a change order to provide for final as-built
quantity adjustments, which will result in a net increase in the contract price
in the amount of $9,343.59; and
WHEREAS, the change order has
been recommended by the Borough Engineer and agreed to by the contractor; and
WHEREAS, this change order
and all other change orders amount to a total less than 20% of the original
contract awarded to C.J. Hesse Inc.; and
WHEREAS, as
part of the contract obligation, the contractor also provided the Borough with
a performance guarantee to assure faithful performance of the contract work;
and
WHEREAS, the contractor
has completed said project in a satisfactory manner, as certified by the Borough
Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Borough
Engineer has further certified to the contractor’s posted maintenance
guarantee, as required for the project; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire
of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light to release
the contractor's performance guarantee and approve the posted maintenance
guarantee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and
Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light,
1. That the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of
Barnegat Light do hereby authorize the execution of Change Order Number 1 to
the contract with C.J. Hesse Inc. for the 6th Street Reconstruction
Project, to provide for an increase of the contract price from $109,953.01 to
$119,296.51, an increase of $9,343.59 in the contract price, consisting of
final as-built quantity adjustments. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute Change Order Number 1, a copy of which is attached hereto
& is incorporated herein by reference.