** AGENDA **

March 28, 2007

7:30 P.M.

Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown,

15 Main Street, Englishtown, New Jersey 07726.

1. Meeting Called to Order and Roll Call

2. Statement of Compliance with Sunshine Law

3. Moment of Silence and Salute to the Flag

4. Public Hearing: Release or Reduction of Performance Guarantee

Zehra Court Project (Harmony Lane/Wood Ave.)

5. Continuation of Public Hearing: Transfer of Liquor License

Pop Pop Enterprises, Inc./Project Expeditors

6. Proclamation: Month of June “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month”

7. Approval of Minutes – February 12, 2007 & February 28, 2007

8. Committee Reports

9. Correspondence

10. Open Public Portion/Limited to Agenda Items Only

Limited to Five (5) Minutes per citizen to be determined at Borough Council’s discretion. Any and all situations regarding Borough Personnel, when names are implied or mentioned, are to be brought to the full attention of the Council through an appointment and subsequent disclosure through the Personnel Committee.

11. New Business:

A. Ordinance No. 2007-03 – First Reading & Introduction

Amending Borough Code Book, Chapter 2.51

Entitled “Alcoholic Beverages”

B. Resolution No. 2007-068

Authorizing Refund of Overpayment on Taxes Paid

C. Resolution No. 2007-069

Authorizing Refund of Overpayment on Lien No. 02-0002

D. Resolution No. 2007-070

Appropriation Reserve Transfer

E. Resolution No. 2007-071

Authorizing Purchases Over $800

Water Dept. – Annual Review - Hamilton St./Dey St. Water Tanks

F. Resolution No. 2007-072

Authorizing Approval of Department Requisitions

G. Resolution No. 2007-073

Authorizing Payment of Borough Bills

H. Resolution No. 2007-074

Defining Employee Performance Evaluation Rating Scale

12. Tax Collector’s Report – February 2007

13. Public Portion

Limited to Five (5) Minutes per citizen to be determined at Borough Council’s discretion. Any and all situations regarding Borough Personnel, when names are implies or mentioned, are to be brought to the full attention of the Council through an appointment and subsequent disclosure through the Personnel Committee.

14. Discussion Item: Performance of Richard Hogan, Director of Code Enforcement/Construction Official

15. Executive Session

16. Adjournment

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reynolds at 7:35 P.M.

Roll Call: Present: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Absent: C/Simon

Mayor Reynolds states C/Simon called and will not be able to attend tonight’s meetings.

Also present were Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk, Christine Robbins, Deputy Municipal Clerk, Laurie Finger, Borough Administrator and Stuart J. Moskovitz, Borough Attorney.

Mayor Reynolds stated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10 4-6 notification of this meeting has been (1) Published in the Asbury Park Press and the News Transcript the Official Newspapers of the Borough, (2) Posted to the Public at Borough Hall, (3) Copy has been filed with the Municipal Clerk, (4) Copy of this agenda and the Sunshine Statement has been filed with the Mayor and Council. Thus this meeting tonight is deemed in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

There was a moment of silence and salute to the flag.

Public Hearing

Zehra Court Project (Harmony Lane/Wood Ave.)

Mayor Reynolds opened the floor to the public for questions or comments regarding Zehra Court Project.

Beverly Epstein, Lot 10.03 Block 3.01- 103 Harmony Lane

Voiced opinion on grading, shade trees, and privacy fence.

Anthony Grigoria, 101 Harmony Lane

Concerned about grading of driveway.

C/Soden reads aloud report from Tom Herits, Borough Engineer informing council of some outstanding punch list items.

There being no questions or comments, a motion to close the public hearing was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.

Mayor Reynolds states based on what we heard tonight and the engineer’s report, I would like a motion to reject Reduction Or Release Of Performance Guarantee to Zehra Court Project.

Motion to reject Reduction Or Release Of Performance Guarantee was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Robilotti. (Resolution No. 2007-076 added to agenda)

Continuation of Public Hearing

Liquor License Transfer– Pop Pop Enterprises, Inc./Project Expeditors

Mayor Reynolds opened the floor to the public for questions or comments regarding the liquor license transfer from Pop Pop Enterprises, Inc. to Project Expeditors.

Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney

Letter received from the Attorney for the applicant requesting extension until April 11^th, 2007 council meeting to give them time to place liquor license.

Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to continue public hearing at the April 11, 2007 council meeting.

Motion to continue public hearing at the April 11, 2007 council meeting was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.

Proclamation: Month of June “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month”

Mayor Reynolds reads Proclamation aloud proclaiming the Month of June as “Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month.

Approval of Minutes –

There being no corrections, deletions or additions, a motion to approve the Minutes of February 12, 2007 and February 28, 2007 was offered by C/Carr and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed on the following roll call:

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, Leonardis

Nayes: None

Absent: C/Simon

Abstain: C/Soden

Committee Reports

C/Leonardis

· Finished Survey on Condition of Utility Poles in Borough. A copy of survey will be distributed to Council.

C/Cooke

Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday March 31^st at 12:00 pm with a rain date for Sunday, April 1^st.

C/Robilotti

Employee Evaluations have been completed.

C/Soden

There were 68 delinquent notices. On Friday March 30^thwe will put doorknockers on and Wednesday, April 4^th certified letters will go out.
Last night at the Planning Board meeting we met with the Knights of Columbus and granted variances that were needed to sell property across the street. It is available for anyone to view if interested.

C/Carr

As soon as I hear from representative regarding grant I will let Council know.
Voiced opinion on emailing minutes packets.
C/Leonardis had sent me questions regarding Police contract regarding Employee Evaluations. I don’t have final contracts.

Stuart Moskovitz

We have a signed memorandum of understanding that acts as a contract. It legally is the contract. Paragraph 4 indicates that they are subject to the same personnel policies except personnel evaluation are done by the Chief.

Mayor Reynolds states we should have a formal agreement to give to the officers and put in our files.

Stuart Moskovitz.

I will combine the actual 2001 contract with memorandum.
Reads aloud memorandum.

C/Carr

No Police Activity Report this month.

Have we received any further information on whether we are going to allow ice-skating on Lake Weamaconk?

C/Soden

Fire Department is preparing to take courses on Ice Safety.

C/Carr

Are they going to include the Police Department?

Mayor Reynolds asks Laurie Finger to send letter to Fire Chief to see where course will be held and if our Police Officers can attend.

Correspondence

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk

Received invitation from Monmouth Council Boy Scouts of America; they will be honoring Ted Narozanick and Josh Elks on Wednesday, April 25^th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. This will be held at the Battleground County Club tickets are $100.00. If anyone on Council is interested in going please let me know.
Richard Kelly our Municipal Prosecutor’s father has passed away on March 27^th his name is also Richard Kelly. See me for further information regarding arrangements. Would also like consensus to send sympathy basket or flowers.
Regarding Western Monmouth Mayors Meeting that was held on February 26^th to discuss shared services, I spoke to Manalapan’s secretary Renee. She states the letter was sent out with wrong zip code and that is why we never received it. Our interest has been expressed and we will be included in any future meetings.
Tom Herits, Maser Consulting is re-advertising for quotes that were rejected as non-responsive for the grouting project on Water Street and Main Street.

Public Portion – Agenda Items

Mayor Reynolds opens the floor to the public for discussion limited to agenda items only.

There being no questions or comments, a motion to close the public portion was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.

New Business

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN FIRST READING & INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2007-03

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN AMENDING

CHAPTER 2.51, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES”

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Englishtown has determined that the fees charged for licensing for alcohol beverage sales are inadequate to cover the

Borough’s costs in connection with governance of alcoholic beverages in the Borough;

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey permits the Borough to charge fees in excess of those currently being charged, provided that increases not exceed 20% per year; and

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Englishtown wishes to begin the process of making their liquor licensing fees more realistic towards covering the

expenditures of the Borough in connection with the governance of alcoholic beverages in

the Borough:

I. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Englishtown that Chapter 2.51, entitled “Alcoholic Beverages” of the Code of the Borough of Englishtown is hereby amended as follows: §2.51.03 entitled “Licensing; Sale to persons under the legal age. Licenses require; issuance, application and fees” is hereby amended so that subsection “D” entitled “License fees.” shall state:

The annual fee for licenses for the sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages in the

Borough shall be as follows:

Class of License Annual License Fee

Plenary retail consumption $1,802.78

Plenary retail distribution $1,802.78

Club $150.00

II. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT:

A. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby

repealed to the extent of the inconsistency.

B. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this

Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a

court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,

distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the

validity of the remaining portions hereof.

C. This Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication in

accordance with applicable law.

A motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was offered by C/Carr and seconded

by C/Cooke. Passed on the following roll call.

Offered by: C/Carr

Seconded by: C/Cooke

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Christine Robbins, Deputy Municipal Clerk advises the Public Hearing and Adoption on Ordinance No. 2007-03 is scheduled for the April 11, 2007 Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall.

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-068

Resolution Authorizing Refund Of Overpayment

On Taxes Paid

Whereas, the Borough of Englishtown Tax Collector has reported receiving an excess payment in the amount of $1,297.25 from Countrywide Tax Services Corp.;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, in accordance with the request of the Tax Collector, authorize $1,297.25 to be refunded to Countrywide Tax Services Corp, P.O. Box 10211 Vab Nuys, CA 91499-6089, as they paid excess taxes on bulk check # 8754499 for a parcel that is not located within the Borough; and

Be It Further Resolved that a certified true copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Borough’s Tax Collector and Chief Financial Officer.

Offered By: C/Carr

Seconded By: C/Robilotti

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-069

Resolution Authorizing Refund Of Overpayment

On Lien No. 02-0002

Whereas, the Borough of Englishtown Tax Collector has reported receiving an excess payment in the amount of $575.53 on Lien No. 02-0002, Block 2 Lot 23.03;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, in accordance with the request of the Tax Collector, authorize $575.53 to be refunded to CTL Title Insurance Co. 1103 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 146 Voorhees, N.J. 08043.

Be It Further Resolved that a certified true copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Borough’s Tax Collector and Chief Financial Officer.

Offered By: C/Robilotti

Seconded By: C/Cooke

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-070

Appropriation Reserve Transfer

Whereas, N.J.S.A.40A:59 provides for appropriation transfers during the first three months of any fiscal year when the amount of any appropriation reserve for the immediately preceding fiscal year insufficient to pay the claims authorized or incurred during said preceding year which were chargeable to said appropriation, and there is excess in any appropriation reserves over and above the amount deemed to be necessary to fulfill its purpose of such appropriation.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that the transfers in the amount of $5,100.00 (Five Thousand One Hundred Dollars) be made in the 2006 budget.

Water Fund:

From: Water Operating Other Expenses $3,900.00

To: Unemployment Insurance $3,900.00

Sewer Fund:

From: Sewer Operating Other Expenses $1,200.00

To: Unemployment Insurance $1,200.00

Offered By: C/Robilotti

Seconded By: C/Cooke

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Absent: C/Simon

Abstain: None

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-071

Authorization of Purchases or Services Over $800

Whereas, the Borough of Englishtown Council requires that purchases and services over $800.00 or more be pre-approved by the Governing Body except in the case of imminent emergency situation; and

Whereas, the following itemized request(s) were submitted to the Chief Financial Officer by the respective Committee Chairperson(s) for Council approval; and

Whereas, the Chief Financial Officer certifies that appropriate funds are available for the following:

Water Department

Annual 15 Point Tank Review

Hamilton St. & Dey Street Water Tanks - $1,060.00

Services From:

Corrpro Waterworks

P.O. Box 721

Medina, OH 44256

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that the above request(s) is approved for the purchase or order.

Offered By: C/Robilotti

Seconded By: C/Cooke

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-072

Resolution of the Borough of Englishtown,

County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey

Authorizing the Approval of Department Requisitions

Whereas, the Mayor and Council have carefully examined all requisitions presented to the Borough for the processing into purchase orders; and

Whereas, after due consideration of the said requisitions, the Mayor and Council have approved processing of same.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, as follows:

1. The said approved requisitions amounting to the sum of $3,324.06

are hereby authorized to be processed into purchase orders on March 28, 2007.

2. The Borough Clerk be and is hereby directed to list on the page in the

Minutes Book following the minutes of this meeting all of the said requisitions hereby authorized to be processed into purchase orders.

Offered By: C/Carr

Seconded By: C/Robilotti

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-073

Resolution of the Borough of Englishtown,

County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey

Authorizing the Payment of Borough Bills

Whereas, the Mayor and Council have carefully examined all vouchers presented to the Borough for the payment of claims; and

Whereas, after due consideration of the said vouchers, the Mayor and Council have approved payment of same.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, as follows:

1. The said approved vouchers amounting to the sum of $368,189.71

are hereby authorized to be paid on March 28, 2007.

2. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to list on the page in the

Minutes Book following the minutes of this meeting all of the said vouchers hereby authorized to be paid.

Offered By: C/Carr

Seconded By: C/Robilotti

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-074

Defining Employee Performance Evaluation Rating Scale

WHEREAS, the Borough of Englishtown adopted Resolution #2006-166 which instituted a system that treats all employees fairly, provides incentives for good performance, clarifies responsibilities, expectations and obligations for all employees, and provides an objective basis for evaluations of all employees; and

WHEREAS, the Borough further wishes to create an explanation of the Performance Rating Scale Level definition, which will determine how his/her performance, is viewed and scaled;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Englishtown hereby identifies the following definitions within the Employee Performance Evaluation System that all personnel shall adhere to effectuate the purpose and intent and direction of this system:

1 = Specifically deficient in meeting his/her job description

2 = Meets all parameters of his/her job description

3 = Exceeds by going over and above; outside of his/her job description.

· Said rating system shall be administered by the use of whole numbers only.

· When issuing a rating of 1 and/or 3, supervisors must provide a specific comment warranting same.

· All goals must first address correcting any 1’s that were issued.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Borough Administrator, Borough Department Heads and the Mayor and Council.

Offered By: C/Robilotti

Seconded By: C/Cooke

C/Leonardis

Feels further definition required.

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Mayor Reynolds states we had a resignation from a planning board member at Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting; would like to appoint Rudy Rucker to the Planning Board effective next meeting in April.

Tax Collectors Report

Month of February 2007

Taxes, 2007 $660,763.08

Taxes, 2006 $9,668.18

Interest on Taxes $1,021.16

Misc. $1,297.25

Total $672,749.67

Public Portion

Mayor Reynolds opens the floor to the public for discussion on anything they wish to bring to the attention to the governing body.

There being no questions or comments, a motion to close the public portion was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Cooke. Passed unanimously.

At this time Resolution No. 2007-075 was added to the Agenda.

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-075

Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Contract with Revaluation Firm

for Revaluation Of Real Property Within the Borough of Englishtown

WHEREAS, the Borough of Englishtown has been court ordered by the Monmouth County Board of Taxation to have all Real Property located within the Borough of Englishtown be revalued by the year 2008; and

WHEREAS, the Borough advertised for R.F.Ps from Revaluation Firms, and received proposals with the lowest bidder being Certified Valuations, Inc. of Randolph, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, after further review of the bid documents and contract by the Borough Attorney, the contract has been awarded by Resolution No. 2007-064 to Certified Valuations, Inc at the March 14, 2007 Council Meeting in the amount of $66,355.00; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the contract with Certified Valuations, Inc.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Borough Administrator, Borough Clerk, Borough Tax Assessor and Certified Valuations Inc.

Offered By: C/Soden

Seconded By: C/Robilotti

C/Soden

Any money attached to that?

Laurie Finger

The money is attached to Resolution No 2007-064. This is just authorizing the Mayor to sign the contract.

C/Soden

Shouldn’t there be a dollar value?

Stuart Moskovitz

The dollar value is in the contract. The amount is $66,355.00.

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

The following Resolution was added to the agenda following the public hearing for the Release of the Bond for Zehra Court Project.

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-076

Rejection of Bond Release

Zehra Court Project

Whereas, the Borough of Englishtown accepted Performance Bond #123825 for the Zehra Court Project, located at Block 3.01 Lots 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05, 10.06, and 10.07; and

Whereas, said Performance Bond was provided by Iftikhar Zaidi dba The IHZ Group, Inc. as faithful performance of all provisions of the project specifications as indicated by the Unified Planning Board and Borough Engineer; and

Whereas, Mr. Iftikhar Zaidi requested the release of Performance Bond #123825 and has sent via certified mail notice of public hearing to all property owners within 200 feet of Zehra Court Project, as mandated by Borough Ordinance; and

Whereas, during said public hearing on March 28, 2007, several residents voiced their concerns regarding builder deficiencies and the Borough Engineer informed the Council of some outstanding punch list items.

Now Therefore Be It Resolved, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown have made the decision to reject the release of the Performance Bond until all engineering criteria is satisfied and the Borough Engineer authorizes the release of the Performance Bond.

Now Therefore Be It Further Resolved, that a certified true copy of this resolution be provided by the Acting Municipal Clerk to Mr. Iftikhar Zaidi, Borough Engineer, and Chief Financial Officer.

Offered By: C/Soden

Seconded By: C/Leonardis

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Mayor Reynolds states under the advisement of our Borough Attorney Stuart Moskovitz we need to take a brief Executive Session to discuss matters of personnel.

The time being 8:09 P.M.

There being no further business in Executive Session, a motion to return to open session was offered by C/Soden, seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.

The time being 8:21 P.M.

Discussion Items - Performance of Richard Hogan, Director of Code Enforcement/Construction Official

Borough Attorney Moskovitz states that two employees were given Rice Notices for this evening. Both thought they were entitled to 10 days notice. The 2001 Personnel Policy did have 10 days notice, but both employees signed a paper acknowledging receipt of the 2004 Personnel Policy, which only requires 48 hours notice. We will start with Rick Hogan.

Since time of Rice Notice other issues have arisen that need to be reviewed by the Council.
Council will vote to postpone discussion with Mr. Hogan.

Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to postpone the Discussion Item - Performance of Richard Hogan until April 11, 2007 Council Meeting.

Offered By: C/Soden

Seconded By: C/Carr

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

Attorney Moskovitz states the second item of discussion is not the elimination of a person but the elimination of a position. This is not an issue of performance it is an issue of whether or not we need someone to fill a role created for a program that has been ceased.

Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to terminate position of assistant housing inspector.

Borough of Englishtown

Resolution No. 2007-077

Eliminating Position of Assistant Housing Inspector

Whereas, the position of Assistant Housing Inspector had been established with the creation of a program of rental housing inspection;

Whereas, the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown, at the March 14, 2007 Council Meeting, has passed Resolution No. 2007-067 terminating the program; and

Whereas, in that the position of Assistant Housing Inspector is not necessary without the rental housing inspection program:

Now therefore, be it resolved by the Englishtown Borough Council that the position of Assistant Housing Inspector is hereby terminated effective March 28, 2007. The individual currently holding that position will be provided with the requisite two weeks severance pay, in lieu of notice, as indicated in the Borough of Englishtown Personnel Policy, which two weeks will end April 11, 2007. This termination will not effect any other position that employee may hold either now or in the future within the municipality.

Be it further resolved, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided by the Acting Borough Clerk to the Borough Administrator and Chief Financial Officer.

Offered By: C/Soden

Seconded By: C/Leonardis

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: C/Robilotti

Abstain: None

Absent: C/Simon

C/Leonardis

· Request a brief discussion to clarify issues regarding Code Enforcement.

Richard Hogan

· Addresses issues regarding Code Enforcement.

Mayor Reynolds calls a five Minute Recess.

Executive Session

Mayor Reynolds stated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10 4-12B be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey as follows whereas N.J.S.A. 10 4-12B of the Open Public Meetings Act of the State of New Jersey permits exclusion of the public from those portions of the meetings in which matters authorized to be discussed in Executive Session under the cited statute will be reviewed and discussed; and

Whereas, the Governing Body concludes that the public must be excluded from the discussion of the following matters of personnel.

Therefore, be it resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, as follows, 1) Hereby authorizes Executive Session for the purpose of discussing above matters with N.J.S.A. 10 4-12B, 2) Anticipated at this time that the matters to be discussed in Executive Session

will be discussed in Public not earlier than the next regular meeting of the Governing Body, 3) It is anticipated that the Executive Session last not longer than one-half hour, 4) There exists the possibility that action may be taken upon conclusion of the Executive Session when the meeting returns to open.

Offered By: C/Soden

Seconded By: C/Cooke

Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis

Nays: None

Absent: C/Simon

Abstain: None

The time being 8:42 P.M.

There being no further business in Executive Session, a motion to return to open session was offered by C/Soden, seconded by C/Cooke. Passed unanimously.

The time being 10:21

Adjournment

There being no further business a motion to adjourn was offered by C/Soden, seconded by C/Carr. Passed unanimously.

The time being 10:22 P.M.

April 25, 2007

Approved by Governing Body