THE
CAUCUS MEETING of the
Mayor and
Council was called to order by Council
President Spark at
ROLL
CALL: SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI,
REYNOLDS,
WARR
ABSENT:
HOWARD
ALSO PRESENT: TERRY F. BRADY, ATTORNEY, LISA JONES, CFO, BRIAN
LOGAN, AUDITOR AND GAIL WETMORE,
RMC
Mr.
Spark asked if
anyone had
anything for caucus. George Warr did
not. Dorothy Reynolds read some comments
from Scott Loreaux regarding the turning on of the traffic light at
THE
REGULAR MEETING of
the Mayor and
Council was called to order by Council
President Spark 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:
HOWARD
ALSO PRESENT: TERRY F. BRADY, BOROUGH
ATTORNEY,GAIL WETMORE,
ADMINISTRATOR/CLERK, LISA JONES, CFO AND
BILL ANTONIDES, BOROUGH
AUDITOR
THE COUNCIL
PRESIDENT asked for
a motion to
approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council on
MOTION:
WARR
SECOND:
REYNOLDS
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAIN:
MORRISON ABSENT: HOWARD
TREASURER'S
REPORT:
It was asked that the Treasurer's report be
made a part of these written minutes. Mr.
Bossi so moved, seconded by Mr. Morrison.
MOTION:
BOSSI
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, MORRISON, BOSSI, REYNOLDS,
WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSENT:
HOWARD ABSTAIN: NONE
ZONING
AND BUILDING REPORTS FOR MARCH: On
a motion made by Mr. Morrison and seconded by Mrs. Reynolds the reports
were
accepted.
MOTION:
MORRISON
SECOND:
REYNOLDS
VOTE:
AYES: SPARK, BOSSI, REYNOLDS, MORRISON,
WARR
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN:
NONE ABSENT: HOWARD
MUNICIPAL BUDGET AMENDMENT
HEARING:
Brian
Logan, Auditor explained why we had to amend the budget. The purpose for the amendment was to provide
for an appropriation in the current budget which would fund an
operating
deficit in the water sewer utility budget.
We had the emergency for the Well,
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: WARR
VOTE: AYES: MORRISON,
BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE: GEORGE WARR had
noting to report. Mike Spark reminded him
that they had gone to
BEACHES AND PARKS: DOROTHY REYNOLDS said it is time for dogs to be off the beach. Fencing is up for the Piping Plovers.
WATER AND SEWER: MICHAEL SPARK asked that the Water/Sewer report be made a part of the minutes.
DOCKS AND
HARBORS: DAVE BOSSI said
the Docks are in! He also mentioned his
role in the Coast Guard Cottage. The
Storm Ready Program in Emergency Management is moving ahead. There will be a meeting May 23rd at
PUBLIC
SAFETY: JIM MORRISON asked
that the Court and Police Reports be made a part of the minutes. Dave Bossi asked about the yield sign at
PUBLIC
WORKS: HARRY HOWARD was
absent.
OPEN
PUBLIC SESSION: On a motion by Morrison, seconded by
Reynolds and
carried by all, the public session was opened.
Harry Selover said he just went to a training for Fire Police
and that
he learned they have control over the traffic lights.
Fran Puskas asked about the boat slips. She
wondered how we determined the
rates. Dave said the current price is
$1325.00. Sarah Lambert wondered how we
planned to study the results of the lights being on.
Shirley Alnutt is still asking for trash cans
on the beach. Dottie said she would take
care of it. On a motion
by Warr, seconded by Bossi and carried
by all the public portion was closed.
ORDINANCES: SECOND
ORDINANCE 2005-011
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)
Council President Spark announced it
is time to
consider Ordinance 05-11 for passage on second reading according to law. Morrison moved to open public hearing,
seconded by Reynolds and carried by all.
Sarah Lambert asked what a CAP bank was and Brian Logan
explained. Warr moved to close, seconded
by Bossi and
carried by all. Morrison moved to adopt,
seconded by Warr.
MOTION: MORRISON
SECOND: WARR
VOTE: AYES:
MORRISON, BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT:
HOWARD ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-085
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
SUBMISSION OF
A MUNICIPAL RECYCLING TONNAGE
GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Mandatory Source Separation
and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987, c.102 has established a recycling fund
from which
tonnage grants may be made to municipalities in order to encourage
local source
separation and recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, It
is the intent and spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and
Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal
recycling
programs and to continue and expand existing programs; and
WHEREAS, The
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy is
promulgating recycling regulations to implement the mandatory Source of
Separation and Recycling Act; and
WHEREAS, The
recycling regulation impose on municipalities certain requirements
as a condition for applying for tonnage grants, including, but not
limited to,
making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected
and
claimed by the municipality; and
WHEREAS, A
resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage
grants for 2004 will memorialize the commitment of this municipality to
recycling and indicate the assent of the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of
Barnegat Light to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the
requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulation;
and
WHEREAS, Such
a resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure
that the application is properly completed and timely filed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough
of Barnegat
Light that the Borough of Barnegat Light hereby endorses the submission
of the
recycling tonnage grant application for 2004 to the New Jersey
Department of
Environmental Protection and Energy and designated Harry H. Selover,
Recycling
Coordinator, 10 West 10th Street, Barnegat Light, New Jersey 08006, to ensure that the said application is
properly filed.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the monies received from the
recycling
tonnage grant be deposited in a dedicated recycling trust fund to be
used
solely for the purposes of recycling.
DATED:
MOTION:
WARR
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES: MORRISON, BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS,
WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-086
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
EMPLOYING SEASONAL
WORKERS
FOR BEACH BADGE BOOTH
AND DOCK
WHEREAS, the
Borough of Barnegat Light is in need of seasonal employees for the
2005 season; and
WHEREAS, the
following people are employed as noted with the compensation listed
below:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Body of the
Borough of
Barnegat Light approves the list of seasonal employees.
DOCKMASTER: Jay
Gsell
$10.00/hr
ASSISTANTS:
Andy
Navalance
$ 7.00/hr
Clint
Hamilton $ 7.00/hr
BEACH
BADGE BOOTH: Cindy Albaugh
$8.55/hr
Cheri
Novick
$8.55/hr
Joseph
Napoleon
$8.55/hr
Marie
Stone
$8.30/hr
Laurie
Bunyan $8.55/hr
Paul
Hintz
$8.30/hr
DATED:
MOTION:
BOSSI
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES: BOSSI
NAYS: MORRISON, BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS, HOWARD
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-087
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT
LIGHT,
AWARDING CONTRACT FOR FORD SUPER DUTY
TRUCK
UNDER STATE CONTRACT
A-61122-T2102
WHEREAS, the
Borough of Barnegat Light is in need of a Ford Super Duty F450
Truck; and
WHEREAS, Warnock
Fleet has the desired vehicle and is under State Contract NO.
A-61122-T2102.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a contract be awarded to Warnock
Fleet, for
said vehicle for the following price:
$ 39,729.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certificate of availability of
funds,
executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto.
The following line item appropriations or
ordinances which constitute the availability of funds for this contract:
BOND ORDINANCE 2005-05
DATED:
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE:
AYES: MORRISON, BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS,
WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-088
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
URGING CONGRESS TO
SUPPORT FEDERAL FUNDING
FOR
WHEREAS, the
beaches of Ocean County, New Jersey are the only protection for
coastal communities from storms and are also the foundation of the
County’s
largest industry, coastal tourism, the viability of which is directly
and
totally dependent upon the health of our beaches; and
WHEREAS,
New Jersey’s coastal economy returns over$3 billion per year
to the
Federal Government in tax revenues which fund programs, including
disaster
relief, throughout the Nation; and
WHEREAS, the inclusion of the Barnegat Inlet
to Little Egg
Inlet Federal Shore Project in the 2000 Water Resources Development Act
ostensibly assured federal funding for the Long Beach Island’s defense
against
storms; and
WHEREAS, the communities of Long Beach Island
have for the
last ten years endured the and exhaustive process of studies and
permitting for
their federal shore protection project, while expending local funds to
mitigate
the effects of numerous coastal storms; and
WHEREAS, the
degradation of Long Beach Island’s beaches are such a serious threat to
life
and property that the Federal Shore Protection Project musts be
imminent not
only to protect property and lives, but to protect and enhance the
significant,
continual revenue stream to the State and Federal governments; and
WHEREAS, the State of
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of
the Borough
of Barnegat Light, County of Ocean, state of New Jersey, that it urges
Congress
to support the Federal Government’s rule in our Nation’s beach
nourishment
projects and to recognize that continued federal support is critical to
the
sustained environmental and economic health of our coastal resources
and
communities; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough of Barnegat Light reiterates its
support
for the annual appropriation in
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified
copies of this Resolution be forwarded to:
Honorable
George W. Bush, President of the
Acting
Governor Richard Cody
Senator
Jon S. Corrine
Senator
Frank R. Lautenberg
Congressman
H. James Saxton
Congressman
Christopher H. Smith
Congressman
Rodney Frelinghuysen
Joshua
B. Bolton, Director of the
and
Budget
David L. Hobson, Chairman, House of
Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Appropriations
Peter J. Visclosky, Ranking Member,
House of
Representatives Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Appropriations
Pete V. Domenici, Chairman, Senate
Subcommittee
on Energy and Water Development Appropriations
Harry Reid, Ranking Member, Senate
Subcommittee
on Energy and Water Development appropriations
New Jersey Senator Leonard T. Connors
New Jersey Assemblyman Christopher J.
Connors
New Jersey Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf
Bradley Campbell, Commissioner NJDEP
NJDEP Office of Coastal Engineering
Coastal Ocean County Municipalities
DATED:
MOTION: WARR
SECOND: BOSSI
VOTE:
AYES: MORRISON, BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR
NAYS:
NONE
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION
05-089
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 RECREATIONAL PURPOSES REVENUES & EXPENSES
WHEREAS, the
Borough of Barnegat Light has various revenues and expenses
related to fee-based recreational purposes and programs; 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 fine 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, it is the desire of the
Borough of Barnegat Light to create, by Dedication By Rider, a specific
dedicated fund for the revenues & expenditures of fee-based
recreational
programs.
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 request
permission of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services
to pay
expenditures under the provisions of NJSA 40A:4-39, as amended by PL
1999,
c.292, for the exclusive purpose of depositing and expending funds paid
by
individuals to offset the cost of operating fee-based recreation
programs.
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
two
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: MORRISON, BOSSI, SPARK,
REYNOLDS, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 2005 - 90
RESOLUTION
OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT
AWARDING
A
CONTRACT TO EARLE ASPHALT
FOR
THE 2004 ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION/IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
2000
PROJECT CDBG
CT-538-00 AND 2001 CDBG PROJECT CT-583-01
WHEREAS, the Borough of Barnegat Light duly advertised for the receipt of bids in regards to the 2004 Road Reconstruction/Improvement Project, 2000 Project CDBG CT-538-00 and 2001 CDBG Project CT-583-01; and
WHEREAS, in response to the invitation to bidders, two (2) bids were received; and
WHEREAS, the bids have been reviewed by the Borough Engineer and it has been determined that Earle Asphalt submitted the lowest responsible bid in accordance with the bid specifications, said bid being $100,013.03; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body to award a contract for the 2004 Road Reconstruction/Improvement Project, 2000 CDBG Project CT-538-00 and 2001 CDBG Project CT-583-01 to Earle Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by governing body of the Borough of
Barnegat
Light,
1. That the governing body does hereby award a contract for the 2004 Road Reconstruction/Improvement Project, 2000 CDBG Project CT-538-00 and 2001 CDBG Project CT-583-01 to Earle Asphalt, at $100,013.03, contingent upon NJDOT review and approval.
2. That the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract with Earle Asphalt in accordance with the bid submitted by Earle Asphalt and the bid specifications.
3. That the governing body specifically approves the bid specifications, designs and plans prepared in connection with the 2004 Road Reconstruction/Improvement Project, 2000 CDBG Project CT-538-00 and 2001 CDBG Project CT-583-01.
4. That a certificate of availability of funds executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto. The following are the line item appropriations or ordinances which constitute the availability of funds for this contract:
C-04-55-874-901, 6-02-41-735-301, C-04-55-852-951, 5-01-37-480-243
5. That a certified copy of this resolution, together with a copy of the contract between the parties, be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer and Earle Asphalt.
6. Said award is subject to review and approval by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. In addition, the Award of Contract is also contingent on approval of the Contractor by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
DATED:
MOTION: REYNOLDS
SECOND:
MORRISON
VOTE: AYES: MORRISON,
BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION 05-091
RESOLUTION OF THE
BOROUGH OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
ACCEPTING APPLICATION
OF
8, 2005 AND WAIVING
FEE PAYABLE TO BOROUGH FOR
SAME
WHEREAS, Zion
Lutheran Evangelical Church in Barnegat Light has made application
to conduct two raffles 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
WHEREAS, the
governing body has heretofore waived the payment of any fees
payable to the Borough for licenses to conduct raffles on behalf of
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, the application fee for license payable to the
Borough of
Barnegat Light be and is hereby waived.
DATED:
MOTION:
REYNOLDS
SECOND:
WARR
VOTE:
AYES: MORRISON, BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS,
WARR
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: HOWARD
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION
05-093
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH
OF BARNEGAT LIGHT,
WHEREAS, the
Borough of
Barnegat Light duly solicited price quotes for various handicap access
improvements to Borough properties; and
WHEREAS, the
following
price quotes were received for said work:
Diamond Construction
$ 13,640.50
Curb Con Inc.
$ 16,855.00
Carl Gallagher
no
response
WHEREAS,
said price quotes
were taken under advisement and have been reviewed by the Borough
Engineer and
it has been determined that Diamond Construction submitted the lowest
responsible price quote in the amount of $13,640.50; and
WHEREAS, it
is the desire
of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Barnegat Light to
award a
contract for various handicap access improvements to Diamond
Construction, the
lowest bidder therefor.
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 various
handicap
access improvements to Diamond Construction at the price of $13,640.50.
2. That
the Mayor and Borough Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Diamond Construction for
said
project, said agreement to be in conformance with the specifications of
the
price solicitation and the price quote submitted by Diamond
Construction.
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:
5-01-37-480-243
4. That
a certified copy of this
resolution shall be forwarded to Diamond Construction, the Chief
Financial
Officer and the Borough Engineer.
DATED:
MOTION: BOSSI
SECOND: REYNOLDS
VOTE: AYES: MORRISON,
BOSSI, SPARK, REYNOLDS, WARR
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