THE
CAUCUS MEETING of the Mayor and
Council was called to order by Mayor Larson
at
ROLL
CALL: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD,
WARR
ABSENT: MORRISON
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY F.
BRADY, ATTORNEY AND GAIL WETMORE,
RMC
The Mayor began by mentioning the “Riley” dirt pile
on
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: MORRISON
ALSO PRESENT: MAYOR LARSON, TERRY
F. BRADY, BOROUGH ATTORNEY
AND GAIL
WETMORE, ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK and LISA JONES, CFO AND BILL ANTONIDES, BOROUGH AUDITOR
THE MAYOR
asked for a motion to approve
the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council on
MOTION:
REYNOLDS
SECOND:
HOWARD
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, HOWARD, REYNOLDS, WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN:
BOSSI ABSENT: MORRISON
THE
MAYOR asked for a motion to
approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council on
MOTION:
SPARK
SECOND:
BOSSI
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, HOWARD
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN: REYNOLDS AND WARR ABSENT:
MORRISON
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, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE ABSENT: MORRISON ABSTAIN: NONE
ZONING
AND BUILDING REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY: On
a motion made by Mr. Howard and seconded by Mrs. Reynolds the reports were
accepted.
MOTION:
HOWARD
SECOND:
REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN:
NONE ABSENT: MORRISON
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
HEARING:
Auditor, Bill Antonides was here to discuss the budget. He said we would have had a 1.3 cent tax
increase, but due to an action taken later this evening we will have a 1 cent
increase. This is a direct result of
Certification of State Aide figures.
This will be incorporated into an amendment later this evening. Reynolds moved to open the budget hearing,
seconded by Spark and carried by all.
There were no public comments.
Reynolds moved to closed, seconded by Howard and carried by all. There will be no adoption of the budget
tonight. Bill went on to say what the amendment does. It certifies the state aid numbers. For the second year in a row there is Homeland
Security Aid that is factored into the budget.
That is $25,000. In addition the
resolution makes available the use by deferred school tax to cover an
anticipated short fall in the water sewer utility. He than explained why there is a short fall
in the Water Sewer. We had a $60,000
emergency last year. We also have been
paying down debt aggressively. Lisa had
already negotiated with the bank for payment.
That in essence is the amending resolution! There will be a public hearing on the
amendment at the next meeting. Bill
explained what happens when we exceed the 3 and one half percent cap. We must go before the Local Finance Board for
permission to exceed. We present our
argument, there is discussion to explain.
Dave Bossi wanted to know if the rate increase would put us back on a
more even keel and he was told not this year.
George Warr asked when the bonds come up and was told in March. Dave wanted to know what the sale of water
had to do with money coming from the current fund (our taxpayers) to put money
into water sewer which is our residents and the water we sell to
RESOLUTION 2005-075
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR 2005
MOTION: BOSSI
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON
ABSTAIN: NONE
The following Ordinance also
includes a request to Bank CAP. This is
new this year.
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT
ORDINANCE 2005-011
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS
AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
(N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)
WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. 40a:4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and,
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and,
WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Barnegat Light in the County of Ocean finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2005 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens, and,
WHEREAS, the governing body hereby determines that a one percent increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $14,647.27 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and
WHEREAS, the governing body hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the governing body of the Borough of Barnegat Light in the County of Ocean, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2005 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Barnegat Light shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14 be increased by one percent amounting to $14,647.27, and that the CY 2005 municipal budget for the Borough of Barnegat Light be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption.
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing ordinance was
introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Borough
Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light in the County of Ocean, State of New
Jersey, on the 16th day of March, 2005, and will be considered for final
passage at a regular meeting of said
governing body to be held at the Municipal Building, 10 West 10th Street,
Barnegat Light, New Jersey, on the 20th day of April, 2005, at 8:00PM, at which time
and place any persons desiring to be heard upon the same will be given the
opportunity to be so heard.
GAIL J. WETMORE, RMC
Administrator/Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 05-76____
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
INCREASING DEFERRED REGIONAL SCHOOL TAX
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Division of Local Government Services, requires an annual resolution by Municipalities that raise school taxes on a school year basis, and wish to defer a portion of that levy at the beginning and end of a calendar year, and
WHEREAS, a Municipality that raises school taxes on a school year basis may defer up to the lesser of (1) 50% of the school levy, or (2) the unpaid balance of the school tax on December 31st less any unpaid requisitions on that date; and
WHEREAS,
based upon the above procedure, the allowable amount of regional school tax
that may be deferred on
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that as of
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution is to be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, William E. Antonides, Auditor, and Elizabeth Jones, Chief Financial Officer.
DATED:
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND: WARR
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON
ABSTAIN: NONE
The following Resolution is to go before the Local Finance Board – authorization to submit application. The CFO and the Mayor must go, at a minimum. Bill will go and anyone else who wants to may go along.
RESOLUTION 2005-082
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE
BOARD
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.40a4-45.3ee
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light desires to make application to the Local Finance Board for its review and/or approval of a proposed Cap Waiver authorizing the Borough to exceed the Cap by $84,000.
WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Barnegat Light believes:
(a) it is in the public interest to accomplish such purpose:
(b) said purpose is for the health, wealth, convenience or betterment of the inhabitants of the local unit;
(c) the amounts to be expended for said purpose is not unreasonable or exorbitant;
(d) the proposal is an efficient and feasible means of providing services for the needs of the inhabitants of the local unit or units and will not create an undue financial burden to be placed upon the local unit or units;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the Borough of Barnegat Light:
Section 1: The application to the Local Finance Board is hereby
approved, and the Borough Auditor and financial advisor, along with other
representatives of the Borough of Barnegat Light, are hereby authorized to
prepare such application and to represent the Borough in matters pertaining
thereto:
Section 2: The Chief Financial Officer of the Borough of
Barnegat Light is hereby directed to prepare and file a copy of the proposed
Cap Waiver with the Local Finance Board as part of such application.
Section 3: The Local Finance Board is
hereby respectfully requested to consider such application and to record its
findings, recommendations and/or approvals as provided by the applicable
DATED:
MOTION:
HOWARD
SECOND:
WARR
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS,
HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON
ABSTAIN: NONE
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
WATER/SEWER: COUNCILMAN SPARK asked that the water sewer report be made a part
of the minutes. He said he met with
Commissioner Bayard from
PUBLIC
SAFETY: COUNCILMAN MORRISON was absent.
The Mayor asked that the Police Report for February and March be a part
of the minutes.
DOCKS
AND HARBORS: COUNCILMAN BOSSI said the bulkhead is finished. Art had his men rebuild two floating docks
that had disappeared. The cost was
around $800.00. WE have joined with a State contract for
BEACHES
AND PARKS: COUNCILWOMAN REYNOLDS said that Art is putting a few trashcans on the
beach. Seals have been on the
beach. If you see any that appear to be in trouble call the
PUBLIC
WORKS: COUNCILMAN HOWARD asked that Art’s Report be made a part of the
minutes.
FINANCE: COUNCILMAN WARR said the Lisa and Bill handled everything. Our tax rate will increase by 1 penny when
we’re done.
OPEN
PUBLIC SESSION: On a motion by Reynolds, seconded by Howard and
carried by all, the public session was opened. Shirley Alnutt said she wants
the traffic lights on for the summer.
Mary Jane Preiser said the traffic lights are a good idea – why not try
it! Dottie Reynolds said she just can’t
go along with putting the traffic lights on.
She is concerned with safety at the
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE 05-07
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 PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL OF STORMWATER FACILITIES.
The
Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor said it is
time to consider same for passage on second reading according to law. Reynolds so moved, seconded by Spark and
carried by all to open public hearing. There
was no public comment. On a motion by
Warr, seconded by Reynolds the public
hearing was closed. Reynolds moved to close,
seconded by Warr and carried by all.
Reynolds moved to adopt, seconded by Warr.
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND: WARR
VOTE: AYES: SPARK,
BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ORDINANCE 05-08
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 57 OF THE BOROUGH CODE, ENTITLED
“ANIMALS”, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONTROL OF ALL PETS.
The
Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor said it is time to
consider same for passage on second reading according to law. Reynolds
so moved, seconded by Bossi and carried by all.
Reynolds moved to open public hearing, seconded by Warr and carried by
all. There was no public comment. Reynolds moved to close public hearing,
seconded by Warr and carried by all. Bossi
moved to adopt, seconded by Howard .
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND: WARR
VOTE: AYES: SPARK,
BOSSI , REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON ABSTAIN:
NONE
ORDINANCE 05-09
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 164 OF THE BOROUGH CODE, ENTITLED
“SOLID WASTE”, TO REQUIRE CONTAINERS FOR ALL YARD WASTE.
The Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor said it is time to
consider same for passage on second reading according to law. There was no public comment. Warr moved to close public hearing, seconded
by Howard and carried by all. Bossi
moved to adopt, seconded by Reynolds and carried by all.
MOTION: BOSSI
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: BOSSI,
SPARK, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ORDINANCE 05-10
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 114 OF THE BOROUGH CODE, ENTITLED
“LITTERING”, TO PROVIDE FOR THE protection
OF THE STORMWATER SEWER SYSTEM.
The Administrator read the above by title and number and the Mayor said it is time to consider
same for second reading according to law.
Bossi moved, seconded by Spark and carried by all. There was no public comment, but the Mayor
said he did not like the ordinance, however the things he didn’t like were
things that the prohibition did not apply too.
When he realized that, he withdrew his comments on the ordinance. Bossi
moved to close public session, seconded by Reynolds and carried by all. Reynolds moved to adopt, seconded by Howard.
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND: HOWARD
VOTE: AYES: SPARK,
BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT:
MORRISON ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION
05-072
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A DEDICATION BY RIDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH NJSA 40A:4-39 FOR VARIOUS PARKING OFFENSE REVENUES & EXPENSES.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light has various
revenues generated from Parking Offenses, and various expenses related to the
same; and
WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:4-39 permits a
municipality to include in is annual budget a Dedication By Rider, subject to
the prior written consent of the Director of the State Division of Local
Government Services; and
WHEREAS, said Dedication By Rider
may be created for dedicated revenues
anticipated during the fiscal year from any dog tax, dog license, revenues
collected for school transportation, solid fuel license, sinking fund for term
bonds, bequest, escheat, federal grant, motor vehicle fines dedicated to road
repairs, relocation costs deposited into a revolving relocation
assistance fund, fees collected in connection
with recreation programs, receipts from franchise
assessments, refund payments from a joint insurance fund, and, subject to the
prior written consent of the director, other items of like character when the
revenue is not subject to reasonably accurate estimate in advance; and
WHEREAS, said Parking
Offense revenues and expenditures are not subject to reasonably accurate
estimate in advance; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the
Borough of Barnegat Light to create, by Dedication By Rider, a specific
dedicated fund for Parking Offense revenues and expenditures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough
Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light,
1. That
the Mayor and Borough Council do hereby authorize a Dedication By Rider as
follows:
“The dedicated revenues anticipated during the year
2005 from the Parking Offense Adjudication
Act are hereby anticipated as revenue and are hereby appropriated for
the purposes to which said revenue is dedicated by statute or other legal
requirement.”
Said dedicated revenues included in this resolution shall
be available for expenditure by the Borough of Barnegat Light as and when
received in cash during the fiscal year
2. That this Dedication By Rider is
subject to the prior written approval of the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services.
3. That
certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Division of
Local Government Services, the Borough Auditor and the Borough Treasurer.
DATED:
MOTION:
REYNOLDS
SECOND:
BOSSI
VOTE: AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-073
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT
OF MUNICIPAL BILLS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $
2,319,871.35
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
$2,319,871.35 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, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, HOWARD, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: MORRISON ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION
05-74
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 2005 Temporary Budget.
CURRENT FUND:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Mayor & Council
Salaries and Wages $4,000.00
Other Expenses $
750.00
Municipal Clerk
Salaries and Wages $22,000.00
Other Expenses $ 7,500.00
Advertising
Other Expenses $ 2,000.00
Financial
Administration
Salaries and Wages $ 8,200.00
Other Expenses $ 2,500.00
Audit Services
Other Expenses $ 4,500.00
Tax Collection
Salaries and Wages $ 8,800.00
Other Expenses $ 2,000.00
Tax Assessor
Salaries and Wages $ 4,500.00
Other Expenses $ 2,000.00
Legal Services
Salary & Wages $ 1,500.00
Other Expenses $ 2,000.00
Engineering Services
and Costs $ 5,000.00
Contribution to
Chamber of Commerce $ 100.00
Other Expenses
Land Use Administration: