** 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.
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. 2007-015
Now,
Therefore, Be It Resolved by the
Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown that Peter Gorbatuk is hereby
appointed as Local Compliance Officer and Affirmative Action Officer for the
Borough of Englishtown for the year 2007; and
Be It
Further Resolved that a copy of
this Resolution be sent to the Affirmative Action Office of the State of New
Jersey.
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. 2007-016
Now, Therefore Be It Resolved‚ by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that Lori Cooke
is hereby appointed as the Englishtown Borough Historian for the year 2007:
Be It Further Resolved, that
a certified true copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Lori Cooke.
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
Mayor Reynolds administered the Oath to Stuart J. Moskovitz, Borough Attorney.
Be It Resolved by the
Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the following meetings will be held
in the Englishtown Municipal Building, 15 Main Street, Englishtown, New Jersey
for the year 2007:
January 10, 24 July 11, 25
February
12, 28 August 8, 22
March
14, 28 September 10, 26
April 11, 25 October 10, 24
May 9, 23 November 14, 28
Be It
Further Resolved that the above meetings will be called to order at 7:30
P.M.
That a copy of this Resolution will be posted by the Clerk on the public bulletin board in the Municipal office and maintained there throughout the year; and
That
a copy of this Resolution be kept on file for the public's inspection with the
Borough Clerk; and
That
a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Newspapers designated by the
Governing Body as the newspapers to receive said notices.
Offered By: C/Soden
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. 2007-018
Be
It Resolved by the Council
of the Borough of Englishtown that the Asbury Park Press is the official
newspaper of the Borough of Englishtown for the year 2007.
Be It Further Resolved
that the News Transcript also be notified of any Borough meetings or events in
an attempt to inform our residents of Borough activities, though the title of
the official newspaper will not apply to this weekly publication.
Offered By: C/Robilotti
Seconded By: C/Simon
Mayor Reynolds requests at next council meeting change sunshine statement
and delete Homes News from our advertising process.
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-019
Whereas, The Mayor And
Council wishes to maintain a high level of attendance by members of the
Governing Body at Council meetings; and
Whereas, the Mayor and
Council of the Borough of Englishtown has been assigned certain
responsibilities upon their swearing into office; and
Whereas, the Mayor and
Council of the Borough of Englishtown receive certain compensation, for
fulfilling their obligations.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor And Council of the Borough of
Englishtown that any member of the Governing Body that misses four (4) meetings
semi-annually without being excused by the majority of council shall have
twenty-five percent (25%) of their semi-annual salary withheld; and
Be It Further Resolved
that in the event that any such member misses two (2) additional meetings
semi-annually without being excused by the majority of council they shall have
an additional fifty percent (50%) of their salary withheld.
Be It Further Resolved as
provided for under the Municipal Vacancy Law, that any member of the Governing
Body failing to attend and participate in any meeting of the body for a period
of eight (8) consecutive weeks, without being excused from attendance by a
majority of the member body, shall subject him/her to vacancy.
Offered By: C/Soden
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. 2007-020
Whereas, the business and
affairs of the Borough of Englishtown may properly be classified and divided
into six groups:
1.
Administration,
Finance and Personnel Committee
2.
Public Safety
Committee
3.
Public Buildings
and Grounds Committee
4.
Public Utilities
Committee
5.
Legislative,
Insurance and Licenses Committee
6.
Public Health,
Welfare and Public Events Committee
Be it further resolved,
that the standing committees are appointed to expedite and facilitate the work
of Council, but only within statutory limits as the entire Council is held
responsible for any or all of its acts performed within the scope of authority.
Be
it further resolved, that the administration, finance and personnel
committee shall have primary responsibility for the following described activities
and matters:
1. The examination, review, and approval of
all vouchers prior to their
submission to the Council for authority to
pay same.
2.
The administration,
practices, procedures, and records as established
by
Council of the following:
a. The
administrator/clerk and his/her office
b. The
treasurer and his/her clerk
c. The
tax collector and his/her office
d. The
water and sewer clerk and his/her office
e. The
court administrator and his/her office
3.
The coordination of
departmental budgets, the preparation of budgetary figures relative to the
activities above-mentioned. The final
preparation, explanation, and continuing supervision of the entire municipal
budget.
4.
The maintenance, review, and revision of the Borough cost system
and
balance of appropriations.
5.
Primary responsibility for the recruitment and recommendation of
personnel for position within the Borough Municipal Government and review of
Borough personnel policy manual as needed.
6. The
review of maintenance, inventory, and security procedures for equipment for
equipment and records of the Borough Offices.
7. It shall also serve as the liaison between the Council and the
Municipal Auditor, and with any other body or organization on fiscal matters.
Be it further resolved the
administration, practices, procedures, and records as established by Council of
the following:
Supervision and direction of police department.
Highway and street traffic and all parking matters.
3. Investigation and inspection of
persons and premises prior to granting
licenses, as directed by Council.
4. Inform proper committee
chairperson of all hazardous, unsafe and
unhealthy conditions in the Borough.
5.
The review of maintenance, inventory, and security procedures.
6.
Shall coordinate emergency management plan for the Borough.
7.
Shall act as liaison to the fire and first aid units serving the Borough
of
Englishtown.
8.
It shall also serve as liaison between Council and other forms of law
and public safety organizations.
Be it further resolved,
the administration, practices, procedures, and records as established by
Council of the following:
1.
Maintenance and use of all municipal owned building and equipment used
to maintain same.
2. Control inventory of all Borough
equipment and supplies relevant to maintenance of Borough property.
3. Maintenance of Borough fire alarm
system (with recommendation of public safety committee).
4.
Park maintenance.
5. Maintenance and cleaning of public
grounds, roads, streets, curbs, and gutters of snow and litter, and cutting of
grass and weeds and litter removal.
6.
Erection of signs and street painting as designated by Council.
7.
Maintenance, cleaning and improvements of off street parking areas.
8.
Street and road construction and improvements.
9.
Proper maintenance, inventory, and security of department equipment.
10.
Primary supervision of Borough maintenance personnel.
11. It shall also serve as the
liaison between the Council and State and County highway department, except in
traffic matters which are under the jurisdiction of public safety committee.
Be It Further Resolved,
that there shall be assigned to the public utilities and services committee the
following described activities:
1.
The administration,
practices, procedures, and records established by
Council of the
following:
a. Water
Department
b. Sewer Department
c. Garbage,
refuse, and recycling activities
2. It shall also serve as the liaison
between Council and the various utility organizations operating within the
Borough, such as; electric, telephone, transportation, natural gas and cable
TV.
Be It
Further Resolved, that there shall be assigned to the legislative, insurance
and licenses committee the following described activities:
1.
The examination,
review and investigation of any and all legislation effecting the Borough and
to make recommendations to Council and act as a liaison between Council and the
State Legislature, County Freeholders, and the Federal Government.
2. The examination, review and approval of all licenses prior to submission to Council.
2.
The review,
revision, and all other matters pertaining to any insurance coverage of the
Borough.
Be It Further Resolved,
that there shall be assigned to the public health, welfare and public events
committee the following described activities:
1. The administration, practices,
procedures and records as established by Council of the following:
a. Code enforcement officer in matters related to health
b. Animal control activities
2.
It shall also serve as liaison between the Council and the Board of
Health and other organizations or agencies concerned with public health and/or
welfare.
3. Responsible for scheduling and
organization of public events, recreation and public park usage.
Be It Further Resolved,
that the entire membership of this Borough Council shall be constituted as an
auditing committee and audit all vouchers for payment of money and that all
vouchers much be submitted to the chairperson of the Committee for which the
said voucher has been rendered for his/her approval or disapproval before
coming to full Council for payment.
Be It Further Resolved, that
all purchase orders in the amount of $50.00 or more be signed by the
appropriate Chairperson, prior to processing.
Be It Further Resolved,
the committees shall meet when requested by the Chairperson, Mayor, or at
request of Council, and that all members thereof shall participate actively in
the committee deliberations, performance of duties and the formulation of its
recommendation to Council.
Be It Further Resolved,
the Chairperson of each standing committee shall prepare a report for the Mayor
and Council at the first meeting of each month on principal activities and
achievements of his/her committee.
Offered By: C/Soden
Seconded By: C/Simon
C/Carr
Mayor Reynolds
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-021
Whereas, under the New Jersey statutes, the Governing Body shall by Resolution
designate the depository or depositories wherein all public monies and other
funds of the Municipality shall be kept; and
Whereas, all public officials charged with the custody of such funds shall
thereafter deposit such funds only in the depository or depositories approved
by the State of New Jersey under the Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act
(GUDPA); and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that any and all New
Jersey banks that have Governmental Unit Deposit Protection Act approval are
hereby approved and designated as depositories for all Borough funds, including
State of New Jersey Cash Management Fund.
Offered By: C/Soden
Seconded By: C/Simon
Mayor Reynolds
Laurie Finger
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr,
C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Resolution No. 2007-022
Whereas,
the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown deem it desirable to
encourage prompt payment of all taxes and assessments, in order to permit sound
fiscal planning; and
Whereas, Real
Estate Taxes are payable on February 1st, May 1st, August 1st and November 1st of
each year, and other statements assessing said charges; and
Whereas,
N.J.S.A. 54:67 provides for the fixing rates of interest on delinquent
taxes; and
Whereas,
N.J.S.A. 54:67 has been amended to allow for additional penalty of six
percent (6%) to be collected against a delinquency in excess of ten thousand
dollars ($10,000) on properties that fail to pay the delinquency prior to the
end of the calendar year.
Now,
Therefore, Be It Resolved that all taxes and assessments are and shall be
due on the date stated and, if not paid by said date same shall become
delinquent.
Be It
Further Resolved, that the rate of interest to be charged for
non-payment of taxes or assessments on or before the date when the same would
be come delinquent is eight percent (8%) per annum provided, however, no
interest shall be charged if payment is made within ten (10) days after the
date upon which the same became payable, and the interest for non-payment of
taxes in excess of $1,500.00 shall be eighteen percent (18%); and, if a
delinquency is in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) and remains in
arrears beyond December 31st of the tax year an additional penalty of six
percent (6%) shall be charged against the delinquency.
Be It
Further Resolved, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to
the Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Englishtown.
Offered By: C/Soden
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. 2007-023
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;
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 is promulgating recycling regulations to
implement the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act; and
Whereas, the recycling
regulations 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, such a Resolution
should designate Richard Guffanti the individual authorized to ensure that the
application is properly completed and timely filed.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown that Englishtown
hereby endorses the submission of a Municipal recycling tonnage grant
application to the New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection, Office Of
Recycling and designates Richard Guffanti, Recycling Coordinator, to ensure
that the said application is properly filed.
.
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
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Borough of
Englishtown
Resolution No.
2007-024
Resolution Authorizing An Interlocal Agreement
With The Various Municipalities to Provide Animal Control Services
Whereas, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for an Animal Control Officer
to perform Animal Control services as may be required by Council; and
Whereas, the Township Committee of
the Township of Upper Freehold is willing to provide certain animal control
services to several municipalities who do not employ an Animal Control Officer;
and
Whereas, such agreements are authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq.; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of
the Borough of Englishtown that:
1.
The
Mayor and Municipal Clerk are authorized to execute a 2 year agreement entitled “Agreement Between the
Township of Upper Freehold and the Borough of Englishtown for Animal Control
Services for the Calendar Year January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008”.
2. The Agreement shall take effect upon it’s execution by the
parties
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq., and the adoption
of
this resolution.
Be
It Further Resolved that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded
to Borough of Englishtown Chief Financial Officer and the Municipal Clerk of
Upper Freehold Township.
Offered By: C/Soden
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
Mayor Reynolds requests nominations from Council
for the Class III Unified Public Zoning Board Member.
C/Carr nominates Harry Soden, seconded by
C/Cooke.
Appointment Of Class III Member Of The
Borough of Englishtown Unified Planning/Zoning Board
Whereas, N.J.S.A. 40: 55d-23
allows the Governing Body to appoint one of its members to the Unified
Planning/Zoning Board; and
Whereas, the Borough of Englishtown Unified Planning/Zoning
Board has a vacancy in the Class III seat; and
Whereas, it is the wishes of the Governing Body to fill said
vacancy; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of
Monmouth, State of New Jersey that Councilman Harry Soden be appointed a Class
III member of the Borough Of Englishtown Unified Planning/Zoning Board for a
term of one (1) year ending December 31, 2007.
Be It Further Resolved, that
a certified copy of this Resolution be given to the Borough of Englishtown
Unified Planning/Zoning Board Secretary and Councilman Harry Soden.
Offered By: C/Carr
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti,
C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: C/Soden
Absent: None
RESOLUTION
GRANTING AUTHORITY TO
BOROUGH
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
TO
PREPAY SELECTIVE BILLS
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the Chief Financial
Officer be and is hereby authorized to pay the following required bills prior
to the approval of the bill list:
Payroll
Insurance
Premiums
County
Taxes
School
Taxes
Utilities
Petty
Cash Reimbursement
Postage
Release
of Monies Approved by Resolution
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the Borough Chief Financial Officer.
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
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Borough of Englishtown
2007
Temporary Operating Budget
Whereas, Section 40A:4-19
of the revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey provides that where any
contract, commitment or payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of
the 2007 Municipal Budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the
purpose and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided; and
Whereas, the date of this
Resolution is within the first thirty days of January 2007; and
Whereas, the total
appropriations in the 2006 Municipal Budget, exclusive of any appropriations
made for interest and debt redemption charges, Capital Improvement Fund, Public
Assistance, is $2,667,457.00; and
Whereas, 26.25% of the
total appropriations in the 2006 Municipal Budget, exclusive of any
appropriations made for interest and debt redemption charges, Capital
Improvement Fund, Public Assistance, in said 2006 Municipal Budget is
$700,207.46.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the attached appropriations be made and that a certified copy of
this Resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer for her records.
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
Abstain: None
Absent: None
Whereas, Section 40A: 4-19 of the revised Statutes of the State of New Jersey provides authority for appropriating in a temporary Resolution the permanent Debt Service requirements for the coming fiscal year providing that such Resolution is not made earlier than December 20 of the year preceding the beginning of the fiscal year; and
Whereas, the date of this
Resolution is subsequent to December 19, 2006; and
Whereas, principal and
interest will be due on various dates from January 1, 2007 to December 31,
2007, inclusive, on sundry funds and notes issued and outstanding.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the attached appropriations be made to
cover the period from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007 inclusive and that a
certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer
for her records.
Offered By: C/Soden
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. 2007-029
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 $71,262.51
are hereby authorized to be paid on January 4, 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.
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
Mayor Reynolds requests Council to nominate a
Police Commissioner.
C/Soden nominates Jayne Carr, seconded by
C/Robilotti.
Resolution No. 2006-030
Appointment of
Police Commissioner
Whereas, there is a need for the position of Police Commissioner as set forth in the Code of the Borough of Englishtown, Chapter 1.33.03:
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the Englishtown Borough Council as follows that Councilwoman Jayne Carr is hereby appointed as Police Commissioner of the Borough of Englishtown, which appointment shall be effective January 4, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Be It Further Resolved, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided by the Acting Borough Clerk to the Borough Administrator, the Police Commissioner, and the Police Chief.
Offered By: C/Soden
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Robilotti,
C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: C/Carr
Absent: None
Mayor Reynolds requests Council to nominate a
Second Council Member to be on the Police Commission.
C/Carr nominated Cindy Robilotti, seconded by
C/Soden.
C/Simon nominated Janet Leonardis, no second.
Resolution No. 2007-031
Whereas, there is a need for the council appointment of a Police Commission as set forth in the Code of the Borough of Englishtown, Chapter 1.33.03;
Whereas, the Borough Council shall designate from among its membership two or more members, along with the Mayor which shall constitute a Police Commission. The Police Commissioner shall chair the Police Commission;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the Englishtown Borough Council as follows that Councilwoman Jayne Carr and Councilwoman Cindy Robilotti are hereby appointed to the Police Commission of the Borough of Englishtown, which appointment shall be effective January 4, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Be It Further Resolved, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided by the Acting Borough Clerk to the Borough Administrator, members of the Police Commission and the Police Chief.
Offered By: C/Carr
Seconded By: C/Soden
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Cooke,
C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: C/Robilotti
Absent: None
Mayor Reynolds requests five-minute recess.
A motion for five-minute recess was offered by C/Soden, seconded by C/Simon. Passed unanimously.
Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to reconvene Council Meeting.
A motion to reconvene was offered by C/Soden, seconded by C/Simon. Passed unanimously.
YEAR 2007
BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN
Public Safety/
Code Enforcement Jayne Carr Cindy Robilotti
Public Utilities Harry Soden Steve Simon
Public Health, Welfare
And Public Events Lori Cooke Harry Soden
Administration, Finance
And Personnel Cindy Robilotti Janet Leonardis
Legislative, Insurance
And Licenses Steve Simon Lori Cooke
Public Buildings and
Grounds Janet Leonardis Jayne Carr
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/Simon. Passed unanimously.
Adjournment
There being no further
business a motion to adjourn was offered by C/Soden, seconded by C/Simon.
Passed unanimously.
The time being 8:06 P.M.
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Approved by Governing Body Clerk