** AGENDA **
January 4, 2007
7:30 P.M.
Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown,
15 Main Street, Englishtown, New Jersey 07726.
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Oath of Office
Lori Cooke, Council 3 Year Term
Janet Leonardis, Council 3 Year Term
3. Roll Call
4. Statement of Compliance with Sunshine Law
5. Moment of Silence and Salute to the Flag.
6. Accepting Resignation U.P.Z.B. Member – Colleen McNulty
7. 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.
8. Reorganization Resolutions:
A. Nominations for Council President
B. Council Committee Appointments
Class IV, Public Harvey Klein 4 Yr Term, Exp. 12/31/10
Class IV, Public Kathleen Heath 3 Yr Unexpired Term, Exp. 12/31/09
Class IV, Public Paul Robilotti 1 Yr Unexpired Term, Exp. 12/31/07
9. CONSENT AGENDA
All items listed under Item Number 8 are considered to be routine by the Borough Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
Resolution 2007-001 Municipal Appointments
Resolution 2007-002 Appointment of Recreation Committee
Resolution 2007-003 Appointment of Recycling Coordinator
Resolution 2007-004 Appointment of Borough Engineer – Thomas Herits
Resolution
2007-005 Appointment of Borough
Attorney – Stuart Moskovitz
Resolution 2007-006 Appointment of Bond Counsel – Dilworth Paxson
Resolution 2007-007 Appointment of Prosecutor – Richard Kelly
Resolution 2007-008 Appointment of Co-Prosecutor – Kathleen Sheedy
Resolution 2007-009 Appointment of Public Defender – Leonard Fellen
Resolution 2007-010 Appointment of Co-Public Defender – Linda Fellen
Resolution 2007-011 Appointment of Englishtown Development Committee
Resolution 2007-012 Appointment of Cross-Acceptance Representative
Thomas Herits, and Alternate, Peter Gorbatuk
Resolution 2007-013 Appointment of CD Citizens Representative, Peter Gorbatuk and Thomas Herits
Resolution 2007-014 Appointment of Borough Auditor – Eugene Farrell
Resolution 2007-015 Appointment of Local Compliance Officer and
Affirmative Action – Peter Gorbatuk
Resolution 2007-016 Appointment of Borough Historian – Lori Cooke
OATHS
OF OFFICE Stuart J. Moskovitz,
Borough Attorney
INDIVIDUAL ROLL CALL
Resolution 2007-017 Designating Meeting Dates
Resolution 2007-018 Designating Official Newspapers
Resolution
2007-019 Establishing Council
Salaries
Resolution
2007-020 Committee Assignments
Resolution
2007-021 Designating Depositories
Resolution
2007-022 Prompt Payment of Taxes
and Interest Rates
Resolution
2007-023 Authorizing Filing of Recycling
Tonnage Grant
Resolution 2007-024 Authorizing
Interlocal Agreement to Provide Animal Control Services
Resolution 2007-025 Appointment
of Class III Member/UPZB
Resolution 2007-026 Granting
Authority To Borough CFO to Prepay
Selective
Bills
Resolution 2007-027 2007 Temporary Operating Budget
Resolution 2007-028 Debt
Service Budget
Resolution 2007-029 Authorizing
Payment of Borough Bills
Resolution 2007-030 Appointment
of Police Commissioner
Resolution 2007-031 Appointment
of Police Commission
10. Mayor’s Appointments
11. 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 implied or mentioned, are to be brought to the full attention of the Council through an appointment and subsequent disclosure through the Personnel Committee.
12. Adjournment
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reynolds at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Reynolds administered the Oath to Council Members Lori Cooke and Janet Leonardis.
Roll Call: Present: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Absent: None
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.
Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to accept the resignation of Colleen McNulty, Unified Planning/Zoning Board member.
A motion to accept resignation of Colleen McNulty, Unified Planning/Zoning Board Member was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.
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/Simon. Passed unanimously.
Mayor Reynolds requested nomination for Council President at which time Harry Soden was nominated by C/Carr and seconded by C/Cooke. There were no further nominations. A motion to appoint Harry Soden as Council President was passed on the following roll call:
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nayes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: C/Soden
Mayor Reynolds advised the following appointments for the Unified Planning and Zoning Board.
Class II, Official Richard Hogan 1 Year Term, Exp. 12/31/07
Class IV, Public Harvey Klein 4 Year Term, Exp. 12/31/10
Class IV, Public Kathleen Heath 3 Year Unexp. Term, Exp. 12/31/09
Class IV, Public Paul Robilotti 1 Year Unexp. Term, Exp. 12/31/07
Alternate No. 1 Liz Canario 1 Year Unexp. Term, Exp. 12/31/07
Alternate No. 2 Jerry Leonardis 1 Year Unexp. Term, Exp. 12/31/07
Offered By: C/Soden
Seconded By: C/Simon
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden,
C/Simon, C/Leonardis, Mayor Reynolds
Nays: C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Consent Agenda
Resolutions 2007-001
through Resolution 2007-016 were done under consent agenda.
Resolution No. 2007-001
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the following
appointments are hereby confirmed for the year 2007:
Official Assessment Search Officer Peter Gorbatuk
ADA Coordinator Peter Gorbatuk
Borough Administrator Laurie Finger
Deputy Municipal Clerk Christine
Robbins
Court Administrator Patricia Wojnas
Deputy Court Administrator Diane
Koellner
Deputy Court Administrator/Part Time Mary Kennedy
Water/Sewer Clerk Celia
Hecht
Clerk Typist/Administration Louisa
Gustafson
Planning Board Secretary Heather Dettra
Finance Clerk Jeanne
Keevins
Water/Sewer Superintendent James Mastrokalos
Borough Physician Dr. Kenneth
Faistl
Public Works Manager Richard
Guffanti
Full-Time Public Works Employee Kurt Knapp
Robert
Rosche-Ebbe
Wayne
Krawiec
Clean Communities Representative Peter Gorbatuk
Director of Code Enforcement Richard
Hogan
Fire Sub Code Official
Building Sub-Code Inspector John
Marini
Housing Inspector
Assistant Housing Inspector Heather
Dettra
Plumbing Inspector Eugene Ferry
Electrical Inspector Victor
Timpanaro
Fire Official/Inspector Edward M. Miller
III
Code Enforcement Officer
Asst. Fire Inspector Ralph Kirkland
Asst. Code Enforcement Officer
Zoning Officer
Be It Further Resolved
that said appointments shall be in accordance with any existing laws or policies
regulating said office.
Be It Further Resolved
that the salary for each employee shall be at the rate as set forth by the
salary Ordinance as adopted by the Governing Body.
Offered By: C/Simon
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Absent: None
Borough of Englishtown
Resolution No. 2007-002
Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown find a need for the borough to have a Recreation Committee; and
Whereas, the following residents have volunteered to be on that committee:
Liz Canario
Ann-Marie Lutz
Cindy Robilotti
Leona Sperling
Joanne Christiano
Debi Karlstein
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved‚ by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the above
volunteers are hereby appointed to the Borough of Englishtown Recreation
Committee for the year 2007.
Be It Further Resolved, that
a certified true copy of this Resolution be forwarded to each volunteer.
Offered By: C/Simon
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Absent: None
Borough of Englishtown
Resolution No. 2007-003
Whereas, there is a need
for the position of Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Englishtown; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:
1.
That Richard
Guffanti is hereby appointed as Recycling Coordinator of the Borough of
Englishtown shall be effective this date through December 31, 2007.
2.
That certified copy
of this Resolution shall be provided by the Borough Clerk to the following:
Chief Financial Officer, Richard Guffanti, and the Monmouth County Office of
Recycling.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that
there is a need for the appointment of an Engineer to perform Engineering
Services as may be required by Council; and
Whereas, The Local Public Contract Law
(N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-Et Seq) requires that the Resolution authorizing the
appointment of an Engineer, for "Professional Service" without
competitive bids must be publicly advertised;
Whereas, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:
1. Thomas Herits, P.E., P.P., P.L.S. firm of
Maser Consulting be appointed as the Borough Engineer for the Borough of
Englishtown for a term of one year terminating December 31, 2007, subject to
contract approval.
2. The said party appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such Engineering Services as may be required by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law and shall submit vouchers for payment in a timely manner as well as project outlines, cost estimates and any other relevant material prior to submitting a work proposal to Borough Council.
3. The Borough Clerk shall cause notice of the passage of this Resolution of Appointment to be published in the official newspapers of the Borough of Englishtown in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.
Offered By: C/Simon
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-005
Whereas, the Council of
the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the
appointment of an Attorney to advise the Council of legal matters; and
Whereas, the Local Public
Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution
authorizing the appointment of an Attorney for "Professional
Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:
1.
Stuart J. Moskovitz be appointed as the Borough Attorney for the term of
one year terminating December 31, 2007, subject to contract approval.
2. The said party be appointed above
during the term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may
be approved by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.
3.
The Borough Clerk shall cause notice of the passage of this Resolution
of Appointment to be published in the official newspapers of the Borough of
Englishtown in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution
No. 2007-006
Whereas, The Council of The Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is
a need for the appointment of a Bond Counsel to advise the council of legal
matter; and
Whereas, the Local Public Contract (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et Seq.) requires that the
Resolution authorizing the appointment of a Bond Counsel for "Professional
Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the Borough of Englishtown as
follows:
1. Dilworth Paxson LLP be appointed as the
Borough Bond Counsel for the term of one year terminating December 31, 2007,
subject to contract approval.
2. The said party appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be approved by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.
3. The Borough Clerk shall cause notice of the passage of this Resolution of Appointment to be published in the official newspapers of the Borough of Englishtown in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-007
Whereas, the Council of
the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the
appointment of a Prosecutor for the Municipal Court; and
Whereas, the Local Public
Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution
authorizing the appointment of a Prosecutor for "Professional
Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:
1.
Richard Kelly is appointed Prosecutor for the Municipal Court of the
Borough Of Englishtown for a term of one (1) year terminating December 31,
2007, subject to contract approval.
2. The said party be appointed above during the
term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be required
by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.
3. That notice of this appointment Resolution, certified to be true copy by the Clerk shall be published in an official newspaper of the Borough as required by law, within ten (10) days of the adoption, and forwarded to the appointee and the Borough's Chief Financial Officer.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Borough of Englishtown
Resolution No. 2007-008
Appointment
of Co-Prosecutor
Whereas, the Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is
a need for the appointment of a Co-Prosecutor for the Municipal Court; and
Whereas, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.)
requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of a Co-Prosecutor for
“Professional Services” without competitive bids must be publicly advertised;
1.
Kathleen A. Sheedy,
Esq., is appointed Co-Prosecutor for the Municipal Court of the Borough of
Englishtown effective immediately and terminating December 31, 2007, subject to
contract approval.
2.
The said party be
appointed above during the term of their Appointment shall provide such legal
services as may be approved by the Borough Council under and pursuant to
law. That said appointment shall be
subject to contract approval.
3.
That notice of this
appointment Resolution, certified to be true copy by the Clerk shall be
published in an official newspaper of the Borough of Englishtown as required by
law, within ten (10) days of the adoption, and forwarded to the appointee and
the Borough’s Chief Financial Officer.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-009
Whereas, the Council of
the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the
appointment of a Public Defender for the Municipal Court; and
Whereas, the Local Public
Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution
authorizing the appointment of a Public Defender for "Professional
Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:
1.
Leonard Fellen is appointed Public Defender for the Municipal Court of
the Borough Of Englishtown for a term of one (1) year terminating December 31,
2007, subject to contract approval.
2. The said party be appointed above during the
term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be required
by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.
3. That notice of this appointment Resolution, certified to be true copy by the Clerk shall be published in an official newspaper of the Borough as required by law, within ten (10) days of the adoption, and forwarded to the appointee and the Borough's Chief Financial Officer.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti,
C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-010
Whereas, the Council of
the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the
appointment of a Co-Public Defender for the Municipal Court; and
Whereas, the Local Public
Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution
authorizing the appointment of a Co-Public Defender for "Professional
Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:
1. Linda
Fellen is appointed Co-Public Defender for the Municipal Court of the Borough
Of Englishtown for a term of one (1) year terminating December 31, 2007,
subject to contract approval.
2. The said party be appointed above during the
term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be required
by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.
3. That notice of this appointment Resolution, certified to be true copy by the Clerk shall be published in an official newspaper of the Borough as required by law, within ten (10) days of the adoption, and forwarded to the appointee and the Borough's Chief Financial Officer.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-011
Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Englishtown found a need for the Borough to have a Development
Committee; and
Whereas,
in January 2007 the following volunteered to serve on this committee:
Jayne
Carr
Cindy
Robilotti
Joyce Stipple
Liz Canario
Lori Cooke
Rick
Hogan
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the above volunteers are hereby appointed to the Borough of Englishtown Development Committee for the year 2007.
Be It Further Resolved, that
a certified true copy of this Resolution be forwarded to each volunteer.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-012
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the following named person is hereby appointed as Cross Acceptance
representative for The Borough of Englishtown
Representative- Thomas Herits
Be It Further Resolved
that said person shall serve in the capacities indicated effective immediately
and terminating December 31, 2007; and
Be It Further Resolved
that Thomas Herits and Peter Gorbatuk shall serve without benefit or
remuneration.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-013
Whereas, it is necessary
to appoint a Citizen's Representative Group for continued participation in the
Community Development Grant Program for fiscal year 2007 funding.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown that the following
named person be and is hereby appointed to the Monmouth County Community
Development Grant Program for the year 2007:
CD-Representative: Peter
Gorbatuk
Co-Representative: Thomas Herits
Be It Further Resolved
that a certified copy of this Resolution be sent to the above named, the
Borough Engineer and The Monmouth County Community Development Office.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Whereas, the Council of
the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the
appointment of an Auditor to advise the Council of financial matters; and
Whereas, The Local Public
Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-Et Seq.) requires that the Resolution
authorizing the appointment of an Auditor, for "Professional Service"
without competitive bids must be publicly advertised;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Council of the Borough
of Englishtown as follows:
1. Eugene Farrell, firm of Hutchins, Farrell,
Meyer & Allison be appointed as Borough Auditor for the Borough Of
Englishtown for a term of one year terminating December 31, 2007, subject to
contract approval.
2. The
said party be appointed above during the term of their appointment shall
provide such financial services as may be approved by the Borough Council under
and pursuant to law. That said
appointment is subject to contract approval.
3. The
Borough Clerk shall cause notice of the passage of this Resolution of
Appointment to be published in the official newspapers of the Borough of
Englishtown in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.