THE
CAUCUS MEETING of the
Mayor and
Council was called to order by Mayor
Larson at
ROLL
CALL: SPARK, BOSSI, MORRISON,
HOWARD,
WARR
ABSENT:
REYNOLDS
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY F.
BRADY,
ATTORNEY, GAIL
WETMORE, RMC
The
Mayor began by
saying he wanted
to talk about what we want to do for budget next year.
Wish list – George Warr said he was thinking
along the same lines. Dave said the
Coast Guard Station will be a big budget wish list.
Since the ball field does not get that much
use anymore, why not rip down the outfield fence and build a bandstand
type of
thing. Harvey Cedars has a nice gazebo
where the bands can go up and play. We
will still have the diamond for baseball, but we will have a lot more
space. It would not prevent people from
playing softball on the field. The mayor
explained the history of the ball field and why we put the fence up. There were no fields for little league, so we
made sure our field was brought up to par and used by the teams all
over the
island. Dave said he would love to see
concerts like they do in Harvey Cedars.
We have parking at the bay and it would be quieter at the ball
field. Mike Spark said taking down the
fence is the
first step and a no brainer. We can use
the portable county band shell. Tom
Stiles told George Warr it would be good to put a bearm up there.
George said
he likes the idea, but thinks we should speak to the people that live
along
there. We are looking for input.
Choppers can still land there for emergencies.
In fact, it will be easier. The
mayor said they are putting 55 foot
sheets of sheathing at the end of 5th Street and it is going
to be a
beautiful spot that will never go away for a 100 thousand years. We
could do
something there, or something down by the ramp. Dave mentioned that he
will be
raising the ramp fee next year. Cost of
living for the slips and the daily ramp up by one dollar.
The mayor said we were way below the other
towns with beach badge fees. Dave asked
Terry Brady where we stand with the condos and who is responsible for
what. Terry explained that has a package
of information and has also spoken with the Attorney for Phil Herman
twice and
the attorney said he would fax a letter.
Terry has not received it yet.
From what he said the attorney for Phil Herman agrees that it is
the responsibility
of the condo association to take care of the bulkhead and public access
walkway
in front of the condos. Jim Morrison, who is on the planning board,
said it was
very clear at the planning board meeting who is responsible for what. On a motion by Bossi, seconded by Spark and
carried by all there was a 15” recess. The mayor reminded everyone to
save
their seats.
THE
REGULAR MEETING of
the Mayor and
Council was called to order by Mayor
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.
ABSENT: REYNOLDS
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY
F. BRADY, BOROUGH ATTORNEY, GAIL
WETMORE, ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK
THE MAYOR
asked for a motion to
approve
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council on
MOTION:
BOSSI
SECOND:
HOWARD
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE ABSENT: REYNOLDS
TREASURER'S
REPORT:
It was asked that the Treasurer's report be
made a part of these written minutes. Mr.
Spark so moved, seconded by Mr. Warr.
MOTION:
SPARK
SECOND:
WARR
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON,BOSSI, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSENT:
REYNOLDS ABSTAIN: NONE
ZONING
AND BUILDING REPORTS FOR JULY: On
a motion made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mr. Spark the reports
were
accepted.
MOTION:
MORRISON
SECOND:
SPARK
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, MORRISON,
WARR
NAYS:
NONE ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: REYNOLDS
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
FINANCE: GEORGE WARR said he wanted the council to meet with their committees and look at your expenditures to date and get ready for the 06 budget.
PUBLIC WORKS: HARRY HOWARD said everything is going quite smoothly and asked to make the public works report a part of the minutes. He mentioned two summer personal have already left. Report on vandalism is included. He wants to have a committee meeting with Art and Gail to discuss various public works issues.
BEACHES AND PARKS: DOROTHY REYNOLDS was absent. The Lifeguards came in second place for the races.
DOCKS AND
HARBORS: DAVE BOSSI said
we are down about 5% in revenues at the ramp. He is going to bump up
the daily
fees. He is going to see what the other
towns are doing, he expects we may be low and we do have a prime ramp. Our bulkhead project from 7th to
10th Streets is virtually done, we still have a
bond and about $1,000 held out for 4 parts
that are missing. Take a walk up
PUBLIC SAFETY: JIM MORRISON asked to make the police activity log a part of the minutes. Running into typical parking problems. Getting a lot of positive comments on the ability of people to pull out of the streets and get across the streets. So far, it’s working. Bikes are going through the red lights. Real problem with people riding bikes at night with no lights or reflectors on them.
WATER/SEWER: MICHAEL SPARK asked that the monthly report be made a part of the minutes. Everybody has had water to drink; it’s been great this year. He compliments Art on keeping the system up and running.
OPEN
PUBLIC SESSION:
Spark moved to open
public
session, seconded by Warr and carried by all.
Joe Hogan is still having a problem with the trash dumpster in
back of
the Inlet Deli. He said he is tired of
it. Jim Morrison said that operation is inspected by the Board of
Health and
they must keep the lid shut. The
Planning Board is not an enforcement agency.
Gail said she will speak with the Health Department. This is another example of why we need
someone to go out and check things out.
Harry Howard said this will be a topic of conversation at our
Public
Works Committee meeting. This issue will
be discussed by council in more detail.
Jim Morrison said dumpsters must have a lock in the Township. Next to speak was Dick Amster, he and his
wife have been here for about 4 years.
They had been in Loveladies for 30 years. He
likes Barnegat Light and said he would
like to revisit the Feasibility issue for 5 minutes.
He said he knows that it has been beaten to
death but he said he would like to suggest to us that he thinks the
discussions
have drifted away from what is essentially the issue as he sees it. He said he is a very tired retired
lawyer. The mayor said he would like to
stop him for a second before we go on and on.
The mayor said the feasibility study – we put in $3000 in the
budget –
that was 6 towns being involved.
$36,000. We figured our share at
one billion dollars the town was worth would come out to $3000 – that’s
what we
had in the budget.
ORDINANCE 2005-05
AN ORDINANCE
OF THE BOROUGH OF
BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, CREATING AND
ESTABLISHING
CHAPTER 18 OF THE BOROUGH CODE, TO BE ENTITLED “JOINT MUNICIPAL
ALLIANCE
COMMITTEE”, TO PROVIDE FOR A JOINT MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE
COMMITTEE WITH LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, Harvey cedars borough, surf city
borough,
ship bottom borough, and beach haven borough.
The
Clerk read
the above by title and
number and the mayor announced it is time to consider the ordinance for
passage
on second reading according to law.
Morrison so moved, seconded by
Bossi
. There were no comments so on a motion by Bossi, seconded by Morrison
the
public portion was closed.
Bossi
moved to adopt, seconded
by Spark.
MOTION: BOSSI
SECOND: SPARK
VOTE: AYES: SPARK,
MORRISON, BOSSI, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-120
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE REFUND
OF TAX OVERPAYMENTS
WHEREAS, tax
payments totaling $1,028.64 were made in error during 2004 by
Chase Home Mortgage Co. and they have requested a refund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Barnegat Light,
that the Tax
Collector be authorized to refund this overpayment to Chase Home Mgt.
Co.
DATED:
MOTION: SPARK
SECOND: MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: REYNOLDS ABSTAIN:
NONE
RESOLUTION 05-121
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE
CANCELATION OF CERTAIN
WATER/SEWER CHARGES
WHEREAS,
certain water/sewer charges have accrued during 2004 for properties
that were classified incorrectly in the Utility records as follows:
Blk.
6.1 Lot 1 2004
Water $
91.00
2004
Sewer $277.00
Blk.
6.01 Lot 1
2004 Sewer
$389.13
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Barnegat Light,
that the
Tax/Utility Collector be authorized to cancel these balances.
DATED:
MOTION: SPARK
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, BOPSSI, HOWARD,
WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: REYNOLDS ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION
05-127
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
APPLYING FOR A GRANT
THROUGH THE DEP
FOR THE MUNICIPAL
STORMWATER REGULATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the
Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light, County of
Ocean, State of New Jersey desires to further the public interest by
obtaining
a grant from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $6,041.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor
or the successor to the office of the Mayor is authorized as follows:
1.
To make
application for such a grant.
2.
If awarded,
to execute a grant agreement with the State of
3.
To execute
any amendments thereto and any amendments thereto which do not increase
the
Grantee’s obligations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Grantee
agrees to comply with all applicable Federal, State and Municipal laws,
rules,
and regulations in its performance pursuant to this agreement.
DATE:
MOTION:
BOSSI
SECOND:
HOWARD
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: REYNOLDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-128
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
OF MUNICIPAL BILLS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $
1,284,626.71
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
$1,284,626.71 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:
MOTION: WARR
SECOND: HOWARD
VOTE:
AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: REYNOLDS
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-129
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
OBJECTING TO THE
DIVERSION OF
PROGRAM DEDICATED FUNDS
WHEREAS,
N.J.A.C. 15-3.7 in accordance with P.L. 2003, Chapter 117, sections
38 and 39, established the New Jersey Public Records Preservation
Account for
support of county and local government efforts in the management,
storage and
preservation of public records; and
WHEREAS, this
legislation earmarked two dollars of document filing and recording fees
collected
by county clerks for deposit in this account, ensuring a sound
foundation is
laid for broadening of the grant program in the future; and
WHEREAS, this
dedicated fund is facing a $5 million cut in revenues by diversion of
these
funds to the State’s General Fund, setting a precedent that threatens
the integrity
of the PARIS grant program and thereby negating the premise upon which
these
funds are to be used; and
WHEREAS, this
measure will reduce grant amounts, minimize the opportunity for
municipalities
to receive grant funding and fiscally impact counties and
municipalities
already impacted by continual State programming and funding cuts,
thereby
placing the burden upon local property taxpayers to offset these cuts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of
Barnegat Light,
1.
The Mayor
and Council strenuously urges the Legislature and Acting Governor
Richard Codey
to restore full funding for county and municipal
2.
The Mayor
and Council appeals to the Legislature and Acting Governor Richard
Codey to
protect these crucial, fundamental, viable programs when attempting to
restore
confidence in State government.
3.
That the
Secretary is directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the
following:
A.
Acting Governor
Richard Codey
B.
9th
, 10th and 30th
District Legislators
C.
Ocean County
Municipalities
D.
Carl Block,
Ocean
E.
Karl
Neiderer, Dir. Of NJ Division of Records Management
F.
G.
Municipal
Clerk’s Assn. of New Jersey
DATED:
MOTION: BOSSI
SECOND: MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: REYNOLDS
ABSTAIN:
NONE
RESOLUTION 05-130
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
ACCEPTING RAFFLE
APPLICATION OF
AND WAVING FEE FOR SAME
WHEREAS, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church has made application to conduct a
raffle in
accordance with the Act and Rules and Regulations of the Legalized
Games of
Chance Control Commission; and
WHEREAS, there
is satisfactory proof that the prizes are of the nature and
amount allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, in
accordance with NJAC
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the
Governing Body of the Borough of Barnegat Light that upon acceptance of
said
application to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission said
license
will be granted
DATED:
MOTION: HOWARD
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, HOWARD,
WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT:
REYNOLDS
ABSTAIN:
NONE
CORRESPONDENCE:
Thank
you letters were read from David Mac Neill regarding the beach patrol
transporting him to the beach, Betsy Heller for same and also Linda and
Fran
Petronzio. The mayor again congratulated the Lifeguards on their second
place
finish in the Island Lifeguard Tournament and mentioned that Bob
Selfridge and
his wife won the mixed doubles. It was
quite a moment! Gail Wetmore mentioned
the Historical Society House Tour and asked Tom Stiles if he wanted to
tell
everyone about it. It is next Wednesday from
THERE
BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE COUNCIL, ON A MOTION BY MR. BOSSI,
THE
MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
APPROVED:
MAYOR
GAIL J. WETMORE
MUNCIPAL CLERK