** AGENDA **

March 12, 2008

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. Meeting Workshop:

· Downtown Parking – Main Street Parking – Municipal Lot - Hamilton Street

· Taxi Ordinance – Insurance Requirements

· Sub Committee for COAH

· 2008 Municipal Budget

5. Presentation: Manalapan/Englishtown Board of Education Budget Overview

6. Approval of Minutes – January 23, 2008

7. Committee Reports

8. Correspondence

9. Borough Engineer’s Monthly Report – March 2008

10. Public Hearing – Defeated 2008 Fire District Budget

11. 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.

12. Old Business:

A. Resolution No. 2008-064 – Tabled at 2/27 Council Mtg.

Support & Participation in the Volunteer Tuition Credit Program

B. Resolution No. 2008-065 – Tabled at 2/27 Council Mtg.

Authorization Allowing Aerial Spraying of Pesticides by Monmouth County Extermination Commission

13. New Business:

A. Resolution No. 2008-073

Authorizing Signing of Professional Contracts

B. Resolution No. 2008-074

Authorizing Purchases Over $800

Water Dept. – Water Consumer Confidence Reports

C. Resolution No. 2008-075

Authorizing Purchases Over $800

Water Dept. – Annual 15 Point Tank Review

D. Resolution No. 2008-076

Authorizing Purchases Over $800

Water Dept. – Repair of Water Leak on N. Main Street

E. Resolution No. 2008-077

Authorizing Approval of Department Requisitions

F. Resolution No. 2008-078

Authorizing Payment of Borough Bills

14. Tax Collector’s Report – January 2008

15. 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.

16. Executive Session

17. Adjournment

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reynolds at 7:32 P.M.

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, 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.

Meeting Workshop

Downtown Parking – Main Street Parking – Municipal Lot - Hamilton Street

Mayor Reynolds states he has asked Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk to have Rick Guffanti, Public Works department count how many spots there are and order two hour parking signs and posts plus two handicap signs

C/Robilotti

· Are we going to designate commuter spots?

Mayor Reynolds states it will be by permit or lottery for Englishtown residents only.

C/Carr

· C/Soden and I met with the County two weeks ago and will follow up on when they will line and sign the street.

· We will need extra spots for employee parking.

Taxi Ordinance – Insurance Requirements

Mayor Reynolds asked if we received insurance liability rates from surrounding communities?

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk

· Manalapan has $300,000, $500,000 and $25,000

· Freehold Borough has $100,000, $100,000 and $50,000

· Freehold Township has $100,000, $100,000 and $50,000

Mayor Reynolds states Freehold Township and Freehold Borough’s liability is the same, Manalapan is at half a million and we are at a half a million. Do we put our liability insurance at $100,000 like Freehold or leave it at $500,000 like Manalapan?

Discussion continues between Mayor Reynolds, Council and Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney.

Mayor Reynolds asked do we want to keep liability at $500,000 or reduce it?

Council consensus is to reduce liability and make corrections on Taxi Ordinance.

Mayor Reynolds states the following corrections will be made to Taxi Ordinance at next Council Meeting:

· Liability Insurance from $500,000 to $250,000

· $100.00 for license registration and $25.00 per vehicle.

· Stickers will be purchased for each vehicle to be placed on windshield. Consensus unanimous.

Sub Committee for COAH

Mayor Reynolds states last Tuesday he attended COAH meeting in Trenton with C/Carr, C/Cooke and Tom Herits, Borough Engineer for affordable housing and downtown being redesigned for a downtown center. We were asked to form a COAH Committee of a minimum of 4 members.

Mayor Reynolds states the public should have a say in the redesigning and development of downtown and would like the public to be part of that committee. If anyone in attendance tonight would like to be a member of this committee please let Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk know.

2008 Municipal Budget

Laurie Finger, Borough Administrator asked if everyone received her memo and reads aloud 2008 budget reductions.

Mayor Reynolds states for the public in attendance due to Governor Corzine taking aid from Municipalities we are looking at 5-½ cent increase. When we looked at the original budget we were up 12 cents with the 5-½ cents. We asked our department heads and our CFO to meet and bring back the budget to a 3-cent increase instead of the 5-½ cent increase. Between revenues, expenditures and budget cutting we were able to bring our budget down to a 3-cent increase to the taxpayers of Englishtown. The revenues that we used to offset and the expenditures we took out will not be available next year because they were already taken out. If the state comes back next year and Englishtown does not get their aid again we will be at a disadvantage.

Mayor Reynolds states the Board of Education will do a budget overview presentation tonight at 8:00 p.m. on their impact and programs that will be offered to K-8 students.

Approval of Minutes –

C/Carr

Correction on C/Carr Committee Report misspelled Rich Culp.

There being no more corrections, deletions or additions, a motion to approve the Minutes of January 23, 2008 was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed on the following roll call:

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

Nayes: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

Committee Reports

Administration, Finance & Personnel

Councilwoman Leonardis reports:

Laurie Finger, Borough Administrator has finished typing changes made to Personnel Policy. Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney received a copy for attorney review.

Code Enforcement, Public Health, Welfare & Public Events

Councilwoman Cooke reports:

Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, March 15^th at 12:00 P.M. in Sanford Park.

Public Safety

Councilwoman Robilotti reports:

Police Activity total calls are 374 which 114 were motor vehicle stops, 208 routine calls for service. I have noticed on the Police Reports burglar alarm calls and feel we should update our ordinance and implement charging for calls. Overtime for arrest and investigations were 13 hours, covering illnesses, vacation, and bereavement were 34 hours, assisting Water Company 9.5 hours. The court has brought $11,129.91, to date a total of $32,149.13.
Received correspondence from Renewable Energy Consultants about grants for solar energy and feel this may be something we should look into.
March 6^th attended meeting in Trenton for the New Jersey League of Municipalities to talk about budget cuts. I made copies of handouts for everyone. Inside handout is a list of contact names. Council and Englishtown residents should write letters contacting these people telling them that you do not want the budget to go through.

Public Utilities

Councilman Soden reports:

Nothing at this time.

Public Buildings & Grounds

Councilwoman Carr reports:

C/Soden and I met with the County and a representative from New Jersey Transit to discuss increasing bus service to the borough. There is a bus that goes to the city in the morning and comes back in the evening. With budget constraints the best we can expect is either a shared service with Monroe or with the nursing home. I have asked NJT to look at making one loop off one of the stops on Rte 9 that would pick up and take residents to a place where there is alternate public transportation. They are looking into that.
Tom Clerk from New Jersey Transit would like to meet with C/Soden and myself at Borough Hall on Monday, March 24^th at 3:30 P.M. to discuss the MON Line. Anyone who can attend this meeting please do so.
Would like everyone to please write to the Governor Corzine and let him know how you feel about budget cuts.

Legislative, Insurance & Licenses

Councilman Simon reports:

Nothing at this time.

At this time Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney states he has begun to review Personnel Policy. He will be writing RICE Notice and completing his review for Laurie Finger, Borough Administrator in time for next Council Meeting.

Presentation: Manalapan/Englishtown board of education 2008-2009 Budget Overview

Mr. Joe Pasiment, Business Administrator, Manalapan School District introduces himself, Dr. John Monchontay, Superintendent of Schools and the Englishtown representative to the Board of Education Mrs. Laurie Simone Thanked Council for the opportunity to come here tonight to give an overview of what the Board of Education intends to do for the 2008-2009 budget.

At this time a slide show presentation and brief explanation with handouts to public were presented on the following topics:

· 2008-2009 School District budget Analysis impact on Englishtown residents.

· New state funding formula.

· Highlight of what the board of education will be spending money on.

· Where money comes from.

· Where money goes.

· Comparative cost per pupil.

· Administrative comparables.

· Tax components.

At this time the floor is open to the public for questions.

Mayor Reynolds and Council Members asked questions regarding the new Administration Building.

At this time Mayor Reynolds asked that we amend Agenda and open the Public Hearing - 2008 Fire District Budget. Offered by: C/Soden and seconded by C/Simon. Passed unanimously.

Public Hearing – 2008 Fire District Budget

At this time Attorney Joseph Youssouf, Fire District Representative thanks Mayor and Council for this opportunity to appear before them. He briefly goes over Council’s proposed reduced tax rate of 2 cents per 1000 of accessed value for Fire District budget, which is approximately $52,000 and the Fire Commissioner’s suggested budget of a 1 ½ cent reduction roughly $40,000 for coming year.

Mr. Youssouf has asked their auditor Mr. George Lang to prepare a brief analysis of what a homeowner would pay on taxes for fire protection under their proposal versus the Borough’s proposal and at this time reads aloud proposal.

Mr. Youssouf respectfully asked Council to consider Boards alternative of 1 ½ cent instead of 2-cent reduction, which would eliminate savings for future capital outlay.

Mayor Reynolds asked Council if it wishes to accept the alternative of the 1.5 cents.

A motion to accept 1.5 cents was offered by C/Carr and seconded by C/Robilotti.

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: C/Cooke

Mayor Reynolds and Council Thanked the Volunteer Fire Department for coming out and for all their service.

A motion to close the public hearing was offered by C/Leonardis, and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.

Correspondence

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk

· Cablevision cancelled relocation of facilities during off- hours due to failure to meet resident notification requirements as stated in Resolution No. 2008-72. We prepared Resolution No. 2008-079, which were distributed to Mayor and Council and would like this Resolution added to this evening’s Agenda.

· We received two large tax appeals one is BTR Capital Group ( Industrial Park) and the other, Franklin Auto Body located at 14 Wood Avenue.

· Received Correspondence from Board of Chosen Freeholders on March 10^th regarding tomorrow’s workshop meeting on the 325^th Anniversary of Monmouth County if anyone would like to attend.

Borough Engineers Monthly Report – March

Mayor Reynolds reads aloud monthly report:

COAH

Asking Mayor Reynolds to form a committee to work with the Borough’s Planners to complete the Housing Element and Affordable Housing Plan to satisfy COAH’s Round 3.

Plan Endorsement and Center Designation

Borough met with State Office of Smart Growth and other state agencies on Tuesday, March 4^th regarding Plan Endorsement and Center Designation. OSG recommendations and suggestions are: complete a Self Assessment Report, perform a Master Plan Re-Examination, update Circulation Plan.

DOT

Hamilton St./Irving Place project complete and being closed out.
Dey St. Resolution authorizing the Borough Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, and advertise for bids has been passed.

Void Grouting (Main Street)

Project complete, inspected and approved by County and is being closed out.

Development Projects

Oxford Crossing has minor items remaining to be addressed. Information regarding public hearing required for the performance bond release was forwarded to the developer.
Quick Chek has minor items remaining to be addressed; a public hearing will be required for the performance bond release.
Village Center is on going.
Elon status should be reviewed with the Borough Attorney.

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.

Old Business

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-064

RESOLUTION FOR THE BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

TO SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE

VOLUNTEER TUITION CREDIT PROGRAM (P.L. 1998, c.145)

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown in the County of Monmouth, deems it appropriate to enhance the recruitment and retention of firefighters and emergency medical volunteers in the Borough of Englishtown; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has enacted P. L. 1998, c. 145 which permits municipal governments to allow their firefighting and emergency medical volunteers to take advantage of the Volunteer Tuition Credit Program at no cost to the municipal government.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, State of New Jersey, County of Monmouth that the Volunteer Tuition Credit Program as set forth in P. L. 1998, c. 145 is herewith adopted for the volunteer firefighters and emergency medical volunteers in this municipality; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Acting Municipal Clerk is herewith delegated the responsibility to administer the program and is authorized to enter into all agreements and to maintain files of all documents as may be required under the P. L. 1998, c. 145, a copy of which is herewith made part of this resolution.

Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to place Resolution No. 2008-064 Support & Participation in the Volunteer & Tuition Credit Program back on the Table.

Motion to put Resolution No. 2008-064 back on Table was offered by C/Simon and seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.

Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to approved Resolution No. 2008-064.

Motion to approve was offered by C/Carr and seconded by C/Simon.

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. 2008-065

AUTHORIZATION ALLOWING AERIAL SPRAYING OF PESTICIDES

BY MONMOUTH COUNTY MOSQUITO EXTERMINATION COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, a municipal corporation, does hereby authorize the Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission to apply pesticides from aircraft to control mosquitoes over portions of the Borough of Englishtown; and

WHEREAS, we understand that all pesticides used are registered with the NJDEP for aerial application by the State and the USEPA.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED it is further understood that the areas being treated are only those found to have a significantly high mosquito population and may present either a public health nuisance or disease factor.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that this approval is subject to the Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission notifying the local police department prior to each and every application.

Offered By: C/Simon

Seconded By: C/Robilotti

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

Nays: C/Carr

Abstain: None

Absent: None

New Business

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-073

AUTHORIZING SIGNING OF PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTS

WHEREAS, professional contracts have been submitted to the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown; and

WHEREAS, Municipal Attorney has reviewed said contracts and has found them to be in compliance with statutory requirements; and

WHEREAS, the members of Council hereby approve the following contracts.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, hereby authorizes the Mayor and Acting Borough Clerk to execute the contracts for professional services for:

Bond Counsel John M. Cantalupo of Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A.

Prosecutor Richard Kelly

Auditor Eugene M. Farrell of Hutchins, Farrell, Meyers & Allison P.A.

Engineer Thomas J. Herits of Maser Consulting

Attorney Stuart J. Moskovitz, Esquire

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

Abstain: None

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-074

AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASES 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 Dept. – (1,000) Water Consumer Confidence Reports - $2,339.00

Purchased From:

Gemini Group

271 Waverly Oaks Road

Suite 203

Waltham, MA 02452

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/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. 2008-075

AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASES 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 Dept. – Annual 15 Point Tank Review - $1,100.00

Purchased 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/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. 2008-076

AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASES 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 Dept. – Repair of Water Leak on N. Main Street - $939.20

Purchased From:

Brenner Drainage & Excavation, Inc.

205 Dey Grove Road

Monroe Twp., N.J. 08831

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/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

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-077

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 $7,700.16

are hereby authorized to be processed into purchase orders on March 12, 2008.

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 requisitions hereby authorized to be processed into purchase orders.

Offered by: C/Simon

Seconded by: C/Robilotti

C/Carr

· Questioned work that was already done on the Requisition List.

· Questioned carpet cleaning purchase order.

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. 2008-078

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 $400,572.32

are hereby authorized to be paid on March 12, 2008.

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/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. 2008-079

RESOLUTION CANCELLING RESOLUTION NO. 2008-072

“Granting Permission to Cablevision to perform repair work”

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2008-072 entitled “Granting Permission to Cablevision to Perform Repair Work” was passed at the regular council meeting of the Borough of Englishtown held on February 27, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the anticipated work was to commence on March 12, 2008 between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. under the condition that Cablevision would notify residents by advertising the temporary suspension of service for one week in advance on Local Channel 118; and

WHEREAS, the Acting Municipal Clerk was notified by Cablevision on March 11, 2008 that the residents of the Borough of Englishtown were not notified of this repair work and the disruption of their service via Channel 118 as stated in Resolution No. 2008-072.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, that Resolution No. 2008-072 is now deemed VOID due to Cablevision failing to meet the resident notification requirements as stated in Authorizing Resolution.

Offered By: C/Soden

Seconded By C/Simon

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

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: None

Tax Collectors Annual Report

January 1, 2008

Tax year 2008 $ 269,774.63

Tax year 2007 $ 4,261.63

Interest $ 240.89 Duplicate Bill Fee $ 20.00

Total $ 274,297.15

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/ Robilotti. Passed unanimously.

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 and litigation; and

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/Robilotti

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

Nays: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

The time being 9:02 P.M.

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

The time being 9:37 P.M.

Adjournment

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

The time being 9:39 P.M.

___April 23, 2008__________ ________________________

Approved by Governing Body Acting Municipal Clerk