THE
CAUCUS MEETING of the Mayor and
Council was called to order by Mayor Larson
at
ROLL
CALL: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS,
HOWARD, WARR
ABSENT: BOSSI
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY F.
BRADY, ATTORNEY AND GAIL WETMORE,
RMC
The Mayor began by talking about the Environmental
Commission. The Mayor is going to be the
Planning Board Representative and Councilwoman Reynolds had given Gail a list
of people and Scott Sharpless was one of them.
The Mayor thought he would be excellent. Scott said he had only heard about it 5
minutes ago and was thinking on it. The mayor went on to say we do not know
what it entails at this time. Will they be telling the towns what to do? Councilwoman Reynolds said that they have no
muscle – all they can do is suggest. The
Mayor than wanted to discuss the feasibility study. He asked if anyone had looked at the
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: BOSSI
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY
F. BRADY, BOROUGH ATTORNEY
AND 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:
HOWARD
SECOND:
REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, HOWARD, REYNOLDS,
WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN:
NONE ABSENT: BOSSI
THE
MAYOR asked for a motion to
approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Mayor and council on
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE ABSENT: BOSSI
THE
MAYOR asked for a motion to approve
the minutes of the Organization Meeting of
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD
NAYS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
WARR ABSENT: BOSSI
TREASURER'S
REPORT: It was asked that the Treasurer's report be
made a part of these written minutes. Mr.
Warr so moved, seconded by Mrs. Reynolds.
MOTION:
WARR
SECOND:
REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD,
WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSENT:
BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
ZONING
AND BUILDING REPORTS FOR DECEMBER: On
a motion made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mrs. Reynolds the reports were
accepted.
MOTION:
MORRISON
SECOND:
REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: MORRISON, SPARK, REYNOLDS, HOWARD,
WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN:
NONE ABSENT: BOSSI
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT HEARING:
MEETING OF
Gail Wetmore explained that we were not in the
loop for block Grant this year, but since Harvey Cedars is not asking for a
great amount (we take turns with them in order to get more money) we can apply
for something. Gail’s thoughts were for us to get two Beach Wheels and
umbrellas for all our Beach Wheel Chairs.
Councilwoman Reynolds asked if we could apply for things that we need to
do for the Handicap Law Suit Settlement. On a motion by Warr, seconded by
Reynolds and carried by all the hearing was opened. Being no comments from the public, on a
motion by Warr, seconded by Morrison and carried by all, the hearing was
closed.
CABLE
TV HEARING:
The Administrator introduced Rob Clifton of
Comcast Cable and congratulated him on his recent Freeholder appointment in
1.
Has the
cable operation substantially complied with the terms of the existing franchise
agreement?
2.
Has the
signal been reasonable in light of community needs?
3.
Does the
operator have the financial, legal and technical capability to provide the
service that they say they provide?
4.
Is the
operators franchise proposal reasonable to meet the future related cable needs
of the residents of Barnegat Light?
The two areas that the governing body may not
judge are as follows:
1.
Rates –
which are governed by State and Federal laws.
2.
Programming
– the cable operators content channel line up is the same as protected by the
First Amendment and is the same as a newspaper content is protected.
That being said, nothing precludes the public or
yourselves asking me any questions, Mr. Clifton said.
The Mayor asked for a motion to open the public
hearing. Spark moved to do so, seconded
by Howard and carried by all.
Harry Selover asked about the rates. He asked why basic cable can’t be expanded,
i.e. he would like to see the History Channel and can’t unless he goes with
another package. Rob Clifton explained
that the basic channels are 2 to 29 with the exception of 14 which is HBO. Basic lineup is regulated – there are “must
carries” and it is the Federal Government who regulates that. There is no wiggle room – it’s the law.
People wonder why there are Spanish Channels – it is because they broadcast
from antennas and that goes for the new Atlantic City Channel. Harry also asked
about the escalating cost of cable and was told that is due to programming
costs, the fact that they keep an office in Ship bottom and a full crew on the
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
PUBLIC
SAFETY: COUNCILMAN MORRISON asked that the police and court reports be made
a part of the minutes. He is still
trying to get a meeting together over the traffic lights. It has been hard to get Paul Verbe. We will be doing it and we will have the key
to turn it of and on.
FINANCE: COUNCILMAN WARR said we are having our second budget workshop on
Friday at
PUBLIC
WORKS: COUNCILMAN HOWARD said he had misplaced Art’s report and said there
is a lot going on in Emergency Management.
You can see him for more information.
WATER/SEWER: COUNCILMAN SPARK asked that the water sewer report be a part of the minutes. He mentioned that we are going to raise the
water rates this year. We are also
looking at the commercial water rates and trying to make them fairer. We will have an ordinance on first reading
this evening by title only as we are firming up all the changes.
BEACHES
AND PARKS: COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS had no report.
DOCKS
AND HARBORS: COUNCILMAN BOSSI was absent.
OPEN
PUBLIC SESSION: On a motion by Spark, seconded by Reynolds and
carried by all, the public session was opened. Marilyn Wasilewski asked why the
commercial rates were being changed. Mr.
Spark said we are trying to do something with mixed use properties. Dr. Harry Selover spoke regarding the
Southern Regional School District situation.
He offered his credentials and gave an excellent presentation. This is on tape and in its entirety. Mike Spark asked why we are not a sending
district. Eric Holden said our children
are our future and is not unhappy with what he pays to Southern Regional. John Schultz, a resident and teacher at
Southern is not in favor of the study.
He said he has been a lifeguard here since 1991 and came to live in
Barnegat Light because of that. He and
his wife have a baby boy. On a motion by Warr, seconded by Howard and carried
by all the public portion was closed.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE 05-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
ALLOWING THE MUNICIPALITY IN PREPARING ITS 2005
BUDGET TO EXCEED THE 2.5% CAP PURSUANT TO
N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14
The Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor
asked for a motion to introduce on first reading and publish according to law. Morrison moved to do so, seconded by Spark.
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: SPARK
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN:
NONE
ORDINANCE 05-02
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
The Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor
asked for a motion to introduce on first reading and publish according to law. Reynolds
moved to do so, seconded by Morrison.
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND: MORRISON
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN:
NONE
ORDINANCE 05-03
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 153 OF THE BOROUGH CODE, ENTITLED
“SEWERS AND WATER”, TO REVISE THE FEE SCHEDULES
The Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor
asked for a motion to introduce on first reading and publish according to law.
Morrison so moved, seconded by Reynolds.
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT:
BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
ORDINANCE 05-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF
OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE RENEWAL
APPLICATION OF COMCAST OF LONG BEACH ISLAND, AND AMENDING CHAPTER A226 OF THE
BOROUGH CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, ENTITLED “CABLE
TELEVISION,” TO PROVIDE FOR THE SAME.
The Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor
asked for a motion to introduce on first reading and publish according to law.
Howard so moved, seconded by Morrison
MOTION: HOWARD
SECOND: MORRISON
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT:
BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
ORDINANCE NO.2005-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
The Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor
asked for a motion to introduce on first reading and publish according to law.
Warr
so moved, seconded by Howard.
MOTION: WARR
SECOND: HOWARD
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT:
BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
ORDINANCE
05-006
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
COUNTY
OF
REVISING
THE ZONING FEES
The
Administrator read the above by
title and number and the Mayor asked for a motion to introduce on first reading
and publish according to law.
Warr so moved, seconded by Howard
MOTION: WARR
SECOND: HOWARD
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT:
BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-040
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS
ACCORDING TO 40A:4-59
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light in the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Barnegat Light that the Treasurer is hereby authorized to make the following
transfers:
CURRENT
FUND:
FROM:
Emerg Mgt SW 4-01-25-252-111 $ 1,500.00
TO:
Legal Services OE 4-01-20-155-243 $ 1,500.00
WATER/SEWER:
FROM:
Water/Sewer SW 4-09-55-501-111 $ 1,000.00
TO:
Water/Sewer OE 4-09-55-501-243 $ 1,000.00
DATED:
MOTION:
SPARK
SECOND:
HOWARD
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS,
HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: BOSSI
RESOLUTION 05-041
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF
BARNEGAT LIGHT,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat
Light desires to amend the Temporary Budget;
WHEREAS, such amendments are permitted by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Barnegat
Light make the following changes to the 2004 Temporary Budget.
CURRENT
FUND:
Legal OE $
6,000.00
Total Budget: $528,157.00
DATED:
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: WARR
VOTE: AYES:
MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN:
SPARK
RESOLUTION 05-043
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR
A POSI-TRACK ALL SURFACE LOADER WITH
ATTATCHMENTS
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light
is in need of a Posi-Track all Surface Loader with attachments; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated cost of said
purchase is expected to exceed $25,000.00 so as to require public bidding in
accordance with the Local Public Contract Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.;
and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor
and Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light to advertise for and
receive bids for the Stair “Loader” in accordance with the specifications
prepared by the Barnegat Light Borough Superintendent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough
of Barnegat Light,
1. That the Borough of Barnegat
Light does hereby authorize the receipt of bids for the Posi-Track All Surface
Loader with attachments, said bids to be received at the time and place
specified in the advertised notice to bidders.
2. That the Borough of Barnegat
Light does hereby reserve the right to reject any and all bids as permitted by
law.
3. That the following are the line
item appropriations or ordinances which constitute the availability of funds
for this contract.
4. That certified copies will
be sent to the CFO, Auditor and Engineer.
DATED:
MOTION:
MORRISON
SECOND:
HOWARD
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISN, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-44
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLLATION TAX OVERPAYMENTS
WHEREAS, resolution #05-020 provides for the cancellation of overpayments of
$5.00 or less;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Barnegat Light, that the Tax
Collector be authorized to cancel these overpayments totaling $.02 to current
funds per Schedule B attached.
DATED:
MOTION:
REYNOLDS
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-45
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE CANCELATION OF UTILITY
OVERPAYMENTS
WHEREAS, resolution #05-020 provides for the cancellation of
delinquencies/overpayments of $5.00 or less;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Barnegat Light, that the Tax
Collector be authorized to cancel utility overpayments totaling $4.08 to
current fund balances per Schedule A attached.
DATED:
MOTION:
HOWARD
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE: AYES:
SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-046
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF TAX BALANCES OF
LESS THAN $5.00
WHEREAS, resolution #5-020 provides for the cancellation of delinquencies of
$5.00 or less;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Barnegat Light, that the Tax
Collector be authorized to cancel these delinquencies totaling $4.14 per
Schedule B attached.
DATED:
MOTION:
WARR
SECOND:
HOWARD
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS,
HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-047
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
WHEREAS, resolution #05-020 provides for the cancellation of delinquencies of
$5.00 or less;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of Barnegat Light, that the
Tax/Utility Collector be authorized to cancel delinquencies totaling $24.38 per
Schedule A attached.
DATED:
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: SPARK
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, REYNOLDS,
HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: BOSSI ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-048
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,