MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING    BARNEGAT LIGHT  DECEMBER 19, 2007

 

THE CAUCUS MEETING of the Mayor and Council was called to order by    Mayor Larson at 7:30pm at the Borough Hall, on West 10th Street. He 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, 2007 and by mailing a copy of the notice to the Beach Haven Times and Asbury Park Press, newspapers designated by Mayor and Council on January 2, 2007, to receive such notice, and by filing a copy of the notice with the Borough Clerk on January 2, 2007.

 

ROLL CALL:    SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR

           ABSENT: MORRISON, HOWARD, MIKULETZKY

 ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON,  TERRY F. BRADY, BOROUGH         ATTORNEY AND GAIL WETMORE  

 

The Mayor mentioned the DEP rules regarding bathrooms, etc. and said that Surf City had joined the Avalon lawsuit with an amicus brief.  We will call Surf City and find out the cost to them to do so. Mike Spark said that we can’t have an open house at the Coast Guard Building until we have a CO.  The Mayor mentioned the new garbage contract.  Dottie Reynolds spoke about the proposed Garden Club Project to do some planting at the new Coast Guard Cottage.  The Mayor mentioned the new proposed DEP rules again and Dottie questioned bathrooms. On a motion by Warr, seconded by Reynolds and carried by all there was a 15 minute break.

 

THE MEETING of the Mayor and Council was called to order by Mayor Kirk Larson, at 8:00am 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 transmitting notice of same to the Beach Haven Times and the Atlantic City Press on January 2, 2007 and by posting a copy of the notice of this meeting on the bulletin board in the Borough Hall on January 2, 2007 Said news papers were designated by Mayor and Council on January 2, 2007, to receive such notice, and by filing a copy of the notice with the Borough Clerk on January 2, 2007.

 

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, REYNOLDS, WARR

           ABSENT: MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, HOWARD

ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON,TERRY F. BRADY, ATTORNEY AND GAIL WETMORE

 

THE MAYOR asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the Meeting of

November 21, 2007.  On a motion by Mr. Warr, seconded by Mrs. Reynolds, the minutes were approved.

MOTION:  WARR

SECOND:  REYNOLDS

VOTE:  AYES:  SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR

       NAYS:  NONE  ABSTAIN: NONE  ABSENT: MORRISON, HOWARD, MIKULETZKY

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  On a motion by Reynolds, seconded by Warr and carried by all the treasurer’s report was approved.

MOTION:  REYNOLDS

SECOND:  WARR

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR

      NAYS: NONE  ABSENT:  MORRISON, HOWARD, MIKULETZKY   

      ABSTAIN: NONE

 

BUILDING AND ZONING REPORTS FOR NOVEMBER:  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,REYNOLDS, WARR

       NAYS:  NONE   ABSENT: MORRISON, HOWARD, MIKULETZKY   

       ABSTAIN:  NONE

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

 

The Mayor took a moment to thank Tom Stiles for the Snowflakes and Tom in turn said thanks go to Ellen at the liquor store for her part in same.  Also thanks to Big Al and Tom for the sign project.  Al supplied the stone and Tom was the labor.

 

FINANCE:  COUNCILMAN WARR said we just had our first budget workshop and that it went very well.  We will have the next workshop the night of the January 08 regular meeting at 5:00pm. 

 

BEACHES AND PARKS:  COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS had nothing to report.

 

DOCKS AND HARBORS: COUNCILMAN MIKULETZKY was absent.

 

PUBLIC SAFETY:  COUNCILMAN MORRISON was absent.

 

WATER/SEWER: COUNCILMAN SPARK asked that the Water/Sewer report be made a part of the minutes.

 

PUBLIC WORKS:  COUNCILMAN HOWARD was absent.   

 

0PEN PUBLIC SESSION:  On a motion by Reynolds, seconded by Warr and carried by all, the public session was opened.  On a motion by Warr, seconded by Reynolds and carried by all the meeting was once again closed.  

 

RESOLUTIONS:

 

                      RESOLUTION 07-117

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS

ACCORDING TO 40A:4-58

 

     WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light in the County of Ocean and State of New Jersey finds it necessary to transfer money from certain 2007 budget appropriations to carry on and pay its obligations and that such transfers are permitted by law.

 

     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:

 

General Liability       OE  7-01-23-210-241    $ 2,500.00

Workers Compensation    OE   7-01-23-210-242    $ 3,138.44

 

 

TO:

 

Electricity             OE   7-01-31-430-241         $ 1,729.77

Animal Control          OE   7-01-27-340-243         $   506.32

Street Lighting              OE   7-01-31-435-243         $ 1,015.12

Telephone               OE   7-01-31-440-251         $ 1,387.23

Gasoline                OE   7-01-31-460-255         $ 1,000.00   

 

DATED:    December 19, 2007

MOTION:  WARR

SECOND:  REYNOLDS           

VOTE:     AYES: SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR

      NAYS: NONE

      ABSTAIN: NONE

      ABSENT: MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, HOWARD                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTION 07-118

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL BILLS

IN THE AMOUNT OF $441,955.14

 

 

          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 $441,955.14 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:    DECEMBER 19, 2007

MOTION:   WARR

SECOND:   REYNOLDS

VOTE:  AYES:   SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR

       NAYS:  NONE

       ABSENT:   MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, HOWARD

       ABSTAIN:  NONE

RESOLUTION 07-118

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,

COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF MUNICIPAL BILLS

IN THE AMOUNT OF $441,955.14

 

 

          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 $441,955.14 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:    DECEMBER 19, 2007

MOTION:   WARR

SECOND:   REYNOLDS

VOTE:  AYES:   SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR

       NAYS:  NONE

       ABSENT:   MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, HOWARD

      ABSTAIN:  NONE

 

RESOLUTION 07-120

 

                        RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, authorizing a contract for various communications lines FOR THE COAST GUARD BUILDING project.

 

 

            WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light is in need of various communication lines (telephone lines, computer lines, catv lines) to be used in connection with the Coast Guard Building Project; and

 

            WHEREAS, in November 2007, several price quotes were received by the Borough as follows:

                        Novacom Telephone Co.                      $  9,819

                        RFP Solutions                                      $  18,521

                        Systems Connect                                  $  no bid                      

                                                                       

            WHEREAS, said price quotations were taken under advisement and have been reviewed by the Borough Treasurer and Project Manager, and it has been determined that Novacom Telephone Co. submitted the lowest price quotation in accordance with the Borough’s specifications, said bid being in the amount of $9,819; and

 

            WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light to award the contract for various communication lines (telephone lines, computer lines, catv lines) for the Coast Guard Building Project to Novacom Telephone Co., who submitted the lowest price quotation for the same.

 

 

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

 

                        1.         That the Mayor & Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light do hereby award the contract for various communication lines (telephone lines, computer lines, catv lines) for the Coast Guard Building Project to Novacom Telephone Co., at the price of $9,819.

 

                        2.         That the Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Novacom Telephone Co. for said purchase, said agreement to be in conformance with price quotation submitted by Novacom Telephone Co.

 

                        3.         That the Borough Treasurer and Project Manager are hereby authorized to issue and execute a purchase order for the same in accordance with said price quotation and the procedures of the Borough Purchasing Policy.

 

                        4.         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

                                                   Bond Ordinance No. 2002-002

                                                                           

                        5.         That a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to Novacom Telephone Co., the Chief Financial Officer and the Borough Project Manager.

DATED:  DECEMBER 19, 2007

MOTION:  REYNOLDS                 

SECOND:   WARR

VOTE:            AYES:  SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR 

                        NAYS:  NONE

                        ABSENT: MORRISON, MIKULETZKY, HOWARD                 

                        ABSTAIN:  NONE   

 

 

RESOLUTION 07-122

 

                        RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, authorizing a contract for curbs & walkways FOR THE COAST GUARD BUILDING project.

 

 

            WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light is in need of various curbs and walkways for the Coast Guard Building Project, the cost of which was anticipated to be less that the Borough’s formal bidding threshold of $29,000.00; and

 

            WHEREAS, in December 2007, several written price quotes were received by the Borough as follows:

 

                        Diamond Construction              $  18,038.50

                        Edward Episcopo Masonry      $  21,150.00

                        Curb-Con Inc.                          $  29,950.00