** AGENDA **

May 14, 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.        Proclamation – “National Police Week” May 11 – 17, 2008

5.        Police Recognition Awards Presentation

6.        Meeting Workshop

·        2009 DOT Grant Recommendation

·        Monmouth County Planning Brd. Growth Mgmt. Plan

7.         Approval of Minutes – March 26, 2008

8.         Proclamation – Proclaiming June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

9.                 Committee Reports

  10.        Correspondence

  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.                 Ordinance No. 2008-03 - Public Hearing & Adoption

Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriations Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)

B.        Resolution No. 2008-093 - TABLED from 4/23 Mtg.

Granting Approval for Taxi License – KB Taxi Service

13.              New Business:

A.                 Ordinance No. 2008-04 – First Reading & Introduction

Ordinance Creating Chapter 1.29 of the Code of the Borough of Englishtown Entitled “Pension Enrollment”

B.                 Resolution No. 2008-104

Authorizing Services Over $800 – Water Dept.- Repair to Well #2

C.        Resolution No. 2008-105

Authorizing Approval of Department Requisitions

D.        Resolution No. 2008-106

Authorizing Payment of Borough Bills

14.       Tax Collector’s Report – April 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

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 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.

Proclamation – “National Police Week” May 11 – 17, 2008

At this time Mayor Reynolds reads aloud Proclamation.

Police Recognition Awards Presentation

Councilwoman Cindy Robilotti on behalf of Mayor Reynolds and the Borough of Englishtown presented Proclamations to the following Police Officers:

            Sgt. Richard Settele

            Sgt. Peter Cooke

            Patrolman Alex Dinicola, III     

            Patrolman Daniel Chernausky     

            Patrolman First Class Michael Macinnes

Patrolman Robert Stolte receives his Patriots Pin.

Proclamation –Proclaiming June as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

Mayor Reynolds reads aloud Myastenia Gravis Proclamation.

Meeting Workshop

DOT Grants for 2009

Mayor Reynolds asks Tom Herits, Borough Engineer if he had any recommendations?

Tom Herits, Borough Engineer

·        Streets that go past schools.

·         Victory Drive.

·         Weamaconk Drive.

·        Spoke with the County Engineer he mentioned that the County might be willing to contribute to that project due to the fact that a lot of the water that goes down Victory Drive comes from Tennant Avenue.

·        Center Street there is partial curbing on that street now.

·        Harrison is in pretty bad shape.

·        Park Ave by Hair Systems.

Tom states we can make as many applications as needed.

C/Soden

·        You mentioned road swap; is South Main St. part of that road swap?

Tom Herits, Borough Engineer responds no.

C/Soden

·        If South Main Street does become part of the swap what jurisdiction does the municipality have over the road swap? 

Tom Herits, Borough Engineer

·        We may be able to put a restriction on the plan agreement.

C/Carr

·        When will we be able to see the plans?

Mayor Reynolds states there will be a meeting 8:30 A.M. on May 29^th in Manalapan Township Building; they requested myself, one or two other Council Members and our Engineer. 

Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney

·        Received a set of plans last week from CME carved out for the Englishtown portion with a note indicating that these are not the final plans.

Mayor Reynolds states all the parties involved will be at the May 29^th meeting (CME Engineer, County Engineer, Mayor of Manalapan)at that time  we can ask specific questions.

C/Carr and C/Soden will be available to attend May 29^th meeting.

Tom Herits, Borough Engineer

·        Would like to apply for a pedestrian crossing light at Water Street & Main Street.

Mayor Reynolds asks Tom Herits, Borough Engineer to look at the Monmouth County Planning Board Growth Management Plan and give his input.  By May 31^st, Monmouth County is looking for information on what tasks included in our planning agenda have been completed and which five plans we think are most important.   

Mayor Reynolds asks Council if they would like to add anything.

C/Carr

·        Regarding shared bus service with Manalapan, C/Soden and I attended a

meeting and we asked the Department of Transportation to add an additional bus route, which they refused.  They have stated that there are opportunities between Englishtown and Monroe to offer Regional Service to the residents through their bus shuttle service. The Department of Transportation had mentioned shared services at their recent meeting with Monroe Township and they were open to that discussion.

 Mayor Reynolds thanked Tom Herits, Borough Engineer for attending tonight’s meeting.

Approval of Minutes –

There being no corrections, deletions or additions, a motion to approve the Minutes of  March 26, 2008 was offered by C/Simon and seconded by C/Carr.  Passed on the following roll call:

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

                      Nayes:           None

                     Absent:           None

                    Abstain:           C/Robilotti, C/Leonardis

Committee Reports

Administration, Finance & Personnel

Councilwoman Leonardis reports nothing at this time.

Code Enforcement, Public Health, Welfare & Public Events

Councilwoman Cooke reports:

• Would like to remind everybody about the Memorial Day Parade on May 26^th.  Line up will be 1:00pm at the Manalapan Memorial Gardens.
• On May 3^rd and 4^th The Village Inn participated in the Old Monmouth Tour; we had around 70 people visit the Inn and we received many positive comments.
• I applied for a grant with the New Jersey Council for Humanities for a special speaker. On Friday, May 23^rd at The Village Inn this special speaker will be presenting New Jersey and the American Revolution at 7:30pm.  Attendance is a requirement with this Grant so it would be greatly appreciated if Englishtown can donate a little time so that we can continue to get these grants and be able to receive better programs.
• Requests reinstatement of Property Maintenance Code and Housing Standards Chapters of Borough Code be added to agenda.

Public Safety

Councilwoman Robilotti reports:

• Police Activity Report total calls were 562; 187 were motor vehicle stops and routine calls for service was 299.
• Reads aloud letter addressed to the Chief from the Terrorist Screening Center commending Sgt. Settele on his exceptional investigative efforts during a traffic stop on April 8, 2008.

Public Utilities

Councilman Soden reports:

• Would like Council consensus on finding a scrap dealer to remove from the water plant a generator and also an air compressor that has been there since 1964.

Mayor Reynolds asks Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk to call around and see if we can find a scrap metal place that will take it.

Public Buildings & Grounds

Councilwoman Carr reports:

• Attended Housing Meeting (COAH).
• Provided everyone a copy of Rick Guffanti, Public Works Department report.  I have temporarily suspended the report.
• Rick Guffanti, Public Works Department will be contacting Mr. Brash through the Tree Management Plan that we are putting in place.  Once the plan is in place this will make us eligible for large grants through the Department of Forestry.
• The Municipal Land Use Center received a large grant from DOT; they will be choosing 5-10 towns to look at doing Formed Based Zoning and Englishtown is being considered. I am attending a meeting on May 22^nd at 2:30 in Freehold; anyone is welcome to attend for more information.

Legislative, Insurance & Licenses

Councilman Simon reports:

·        We will be advertising on our Community Board our Free Rabies Clinic and animal licensing scheduled for June 17^th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Department of Public Works Garage.

·        I need Council consensus on dental insurance. We can lock in for two years at 1.22% rather than one year. This will cost less and it is less than Laurie Finger, Borough Administrator had budgeted for.  Consensus unanimous.

Correspondence

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk

·    Cablevision has passed out the door hangers for all Englishtown residents regarding service interruption June 10^th through June 11^th.

C/Cooke

·    Are they aware that one of the streets they will be servicing is a County Road and the other is Englishtown?

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk

·        I will advise Cablevision that this is a County Road so that they can get in touch with the Sheriff.

·        Received call from Senator Jennifer Beck’s office regarding COAH meeting tomorrow in Trenton. If anyone is going please let me know.

Public Portion – Agenda Items

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

Isabele Lewis, Park Avenue

• Concerned about County taking over Road and Eminent Domain.

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

Old Business

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN                     PUBLIC HEARING & ADOPTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2008-03       

ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK

(N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)

WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.1, et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and,

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown in the County of Monmouth find it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2008 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby determine that a 1% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $14,424.00 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and,

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council hereby determine that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated, as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, in the County of Monmouth, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2008 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Englishtown shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14, be increased by 3.5%, amounting to $50,483.00, and that the CY 2008 municipal budget for the Borough of Englishtown be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within five (5) days of introduction; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this Ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within five (5) days after such adoption.

Public Hearing

Mayor Reynolds opened the floor to the public for questions or comments on the above titled ordinance.

There being no questions or comments, a motion to close the public hearing was

offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Carr.  Passed unanimously.

Adoption

A motion to adopt Ordinance No.2008-03, above titled, was offered by C/Soden and

Seconded by C/Simon.  Passed on the following roll call:

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

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN            TABLED FROM 4/23/08 COUNCIL MEETING

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-093                 

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND GOVERNING BODY

GRANTING APPROVAL FOR TAXI LICENSE

            WHEREAS, Keith Berman of Manalapan, N.J. owner of KB Taxi Services has applied to the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown for a Taxi License to operate within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Englishtown for the 2008 calendar year; and

            WHEREAS, the applicant submitted to the Borough of Englishtown all required insurance, registration, and motor vehicle information requested pursuant to Borough of Englishtown Code, Chapter 2.117.

            NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that said application has been approved and the Acting Municipal Clerk is authorized to issue Keith Berman of Manalapan, N.J – KB Taxi Services Taxi License No. 112 for the period April 23, 2008 through December 31, 2008, to be renewed annually.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution and Taxi License No. 112 be forwarded to Keith Berman, Acting Municipal Clerk and the Borough of Englishtown Police Dept.

Offered By:                 C/Soden

Seconded By              C/Carr

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

     Nays:         None

             Abstain:          None

              Absent:          None

 New Business

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN                 FIRST READING & INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2008-04

ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW CHAPTER

CHAPTER 1.29

OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN ENTITLED

“PENSION ENROLLMENT”

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has passed legislation effective July 1, 2007, requiring a delineation of Borough Personnel eligible for and required to be enrolled in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program; and

WHEREAS, the State has required that this delineation be in the form of an ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Englishtown that Chapter 1.29 of the Code of the Borough of Englishtown is hereby created as follows:

Chapter 1.29. Pension Enrollment

1.29.01. Identification of Pension Programs.

Borough Personnel are eligible for enrollment in various State pension programs, including Public Employees’ Retirement System (hereinafter “PERS”), Defined Contribution Retirement Program (hereinafter “DCRP”), and Police and Firemen’s Retirement System.

1.29.02. Required Participation.

Unless otherwise exempted, the following persons shall be eligible and shall participate in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program:

A.        A person commencing a position as Borough Councilperson on or after July 1, 2007, or any elected official who commenced such position prior to that time, but was out of office on any date after July 1, 2007, or who was not enrolled in PERS on any date after July 1, 2007.

B.         Any person appointed to a position within the Borough whose appointment requires the consent of the Borough Council, except:

            1.  Routine appointments below the level of Department Head.

2. Persons holding a professional license or certificate to perform and is performing as a Certified Health Officer, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Municipal Planner, Chief Financial Officer, Registered Municipal Clerk, Construction Code Official, Licensed Uniform Subcode Inspector, Qualified Purchasing Agent, or Certified Public Works Manager.

3.  A person who is appointed to a temporary or “acting” capacity to one of the positions identified in Section 1.29.02.A.2. above, provided that appointment is for a limited term in order to give the person the opportunity to obtain a required certification.    

4.  In the event a person has more than one position within the Borough, and one position is DCRP mandated and the other is not, the person’s salary shall be prorated between the positions to effectuate this ordinance.

C.        Any person who is granted a pension or retirement allowance under any pension fund or retirement system established by the State of New Jersey, who chooses to participate in DCRP pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:3C-3 upon being elected to public office.              

D.        To the extent any individual otherwise eligible for the DCRP is enrolled in the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund or PERS and is subject to the annual maximum wage contribution base for Social Security, that individual is eligible only for the excess compensation, if any, over such maximum wage contribution.

1.29.03. Exclusion for Police and Firemen’s Retirement System.

This ordinance is not applicable to any Borough personnel enrolled in or who becomes enrolled in the Police and Firemen’s Retirement System.

1.29.04. Exclusion for PERS enrollees.

The requirements for enrollment in the Defined Contribution Retirement Program set forth in this ordinance are not applicable to any of the following:

A.        Any person appointed to a position within the Borough who has, at the time of appointment, been a member of PERS continually. Continually shall mean that the individual was a member of PERS prior to July 1, 2007, and for whom a period of no more than two years has elapsed from the time the individual left prior employment in a PERS position to the time of appointment by the Borough.

B.         Borough Personnel who are members of PERS who are promoted to a position defined as requiring DCRP enrollment, except that an individual hired in a PERS position with the intention of circumventing the DCRP requirements, shall not be eligible to remain in as a PERS enrollee rather than DCRP.

 1.29.05. Categorical Exclusions.

The following persons shall not be eligible to participate in DCRP:

A.        The person’s base salary for that employment, office or position is less than $1,500 per year.

B.         The person is eligible, by virtue of the position in question, for enrollment as a member of another State or locally administered pension fund or retirement system established by the State, unless otherwise mandated by this ordinance to participate in DCRP.

C.        The person is receiving a benefit as a retiree from any other State pension fund or retirement system, unless they elect to participate in DCRP pursuant to N.J.S.A. 43:3C-3.

D.        The person is ineligible for membership in PERS by virtue of being a person appointed by a professional services resolution.

1.29.06. Waiver of Participation

The following persons may waive participation in DCRP:

A.        Any person whose base salary is less than $5,000 may, at the commencement of service in a particular employment, office or position, may irrevocably waive participation with regard to that employment, office, or position by filing the forms required by the State of New Jersey.

B.         Any person eligible to participate by virtue of Section 1.29.02.D may elect to waive participation with regard to that particular employment, office or position by filing, when first eligible, the form required by the State of New Jersey. This shall not be irrevocable, and the person can elect to participate thereafter, by filing the required form, which election shall commence on the January 1 following the filing of the election to participate.

1.29.07. Identification of Positions.

Subject to the foregoing exceptions, exclusions and waivers, the following positions within the Borough shall be deemed to be within the requirements for DCRP participation:

Borough Administrator                                        Zoning Officer

Municipal Judge                                                  Housing Inspector

Police Chief                                                        Code Enforcement Officer

Municipal Court Administrator                            Fire Official                        

Water/Sewer Superintendent

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT this Ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication in accordance with applicable law.

A motion to introduce the above titled Ordinance was offered by C/Simon and seconded by C/Robilotti.

First Reading and Introduction on Ordinance No.2008-04 was passed on the following roll call:

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

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk states the Public Hearing and Adoption on Ordinance No.2008-04 is scheduled for the May 28, 2008 Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall.

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-104

AUTHORIZATION OF SERVICES OVER $800

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

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

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

Water Dept. – Repair to Well #2 -  $1385.77

Purchased From:

A.C. Schultes Inc.

664 South Evergreen Avenue

Woodbury, N.J.  08096

            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. 2008-105

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 $5,887.61

are hereby authorized to be processed into purchase orders on May 14, 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/Carr

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. 2008-106

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 $372,441.23

                   are hereby authorized to be paid on May 14, 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

Resolution 2008-107 is added to the agenda at this time.

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-107

Reinstatement of Property Maintenance Code

and Housing Standards Chapters of the

Borough of Englishtown Code Book

            WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2007-067, entitled “Ceasing of Property Maintenance Program and Rental Housing Program and passed March 14, 2007 the Borough of Englishtown resolved to cease enforcement of Chapter 2.100, Property Maintenance Code and the amendments to Chapter 2.81, Housing Standards; and

            WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council determined to set aside a period of time within which to review the needs of the Borough with respect to these two portions of the Code: and

            WHEREAS, full exploration was to be completed by July 1, 2007; and

            WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council now wish to renew enforcement of Chapter 2.100 and Chapter 2.81, with the exception of Section 2.81.03, entitled “Rental Property Registration:”

            NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the Borough recommences enforcement of Chapter 2.100 and Chapter 2.81 of the Code of the Borough of Englishtown, with the exception of Section 2.81.03 entitled “Rental Property Registration.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Chapter 2.81.03 will not be enforced until such time as further investigation is performed and recommendations are reported to the Mayor and Council with respect to the viability and procedures of future enforcement of said Section, which report is to be made by the council subcommittee with responsibility for said investigation no later than July 1, 2008.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Borough Administrator, Borough Clerk, Code Enforcement Officer, Borough Attorney, and Police Chief.

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

Tax Collectors Report                        Month of April 2008

                                                            Taxes 2008                $420,716.18

                                                            Taxes 2007                $    7,032.11

                                                            Interest & Penalties            $       866.67

                                                            Duplicate Bill Fee            $         85.00

                                                            Total                            $428,699.96

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

There was no Executive Session this evening.

Adjournment

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

The time being 8:52  P.M.

___June 25, 2008__________                                          ________________________

Approved by Governing Body                                          Acting Municipal Clerk