** AGENDA **
October 22, 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. Committee Reports
5. Correspondence
6. Borough Engineer’s Monthly Report – October 2008
7. Public Hearing – Release of Performance Bond – Baker Residential
8. 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.
9. New Business
A. Ordinance No. 2008-11 – First Reading & Introduction
Amending Chapter 1.30 Entitled “Personnel Policies”
B. Resolution No. 2008-181
Designation of Salaries
C. Resolution No. 2008-182
Creating Public Parking for Commuters
D. Resolution No. 2008-183
Granting Approval for Raffle Application No. RA 2008-02 for Knights of Columbus
E. Resolution No. 2008-184
Authorization of Services Over $800
Water Dept. – Water Main Break on Dey Street
F. Resolution No. 2008-185
Authorization of Purchases Over $800
Police Dept. – Laptop Computers
G. Resolution No. 2008-186
Opposing Proposed Toll Increases on New Jersey Toll Roads
H. Resolution No. 2008-187
Opposing State-Mandated COAH Housing
I. Resolution No. 2008-188
Authorizing Approval of Department Requisitions
J. Resolution No. 2008-189
Authorizing Payment of Borough Bills
K. Resolution No. 2008-190
Authorizing Release of Performance Bond
Baker Residential – Oxford Crossing Project
10. Tax Collector’s Report – September 2008
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 implies or mentioned, are to be brought to the full attention of the Council through an appointment and subsequent disclosure through the Personnel Committee.
12. Executive Session
13. 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/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.
C/Cooke arrived at 7:34 P.M.
Administration, Finance & Personnel
Councilwoman Cooke reports:
Councilwoman Robilotti reports:
Councilman Soden has nothing to report:
Councilwoman Carr reports:
Councilman Simon reports:
Borough Engineer’s Report is as follows:
Mayor Reynolds has appointed a committee to work with the Borough’s Planners to complete the Housing Element and Affordable Housing Plan to satisfy COAH’s Round 3.
A draft plan has been distributed. Additional work needs to be completed to finalize plan.
The Borough met with the State Office of Smart Growth (OSG), and other State Agencies on Tuesday, March 4th regarding Plan Endorsement & Center Designation. OSG recommended that the borough proceed with the process by completing a Self-Assessment Report. Upon completion OSG will renew the Borough of Englishtown’s center designation for one year.
Tom Herits, Borough Engineer reviewed the exposed drainage pipe and sinkhole located on the East side of South Main Street at the RR Crossing with Bernie Mailey of Conrail. It is Conrail’s position that when the Borough extended the existing pipe as part of South Main Street improvements the Borough became responsible for the maintenance of the said pipe. Tom Herits, Borough Engineer will review this matter with Public Works. In addition, he will reviewed this with the Manalapan Engineer to be possibly included with the Highbridge Road/Iron Ore Road project.
Applications were submitted June 2008 for improvements for Victory Drive and Center Street, pedestrian crosswalk lighting systems for Main Street, continuation of curb and sidewalk on Park Avenue, Conover Street and South Main Street. This year’s applications were submitted on-line through the DCA’s SAGE system.
Tom Herits, Borough Engineer reviewed the drainage impacts on Victory Drive, from Tennent Avenue with County Engineer. The County may be willing to make a contribution to drainage improvements on Victory Drive and will make a commitment upon reviewing the scope of work, the borough’s receipt of grants and other sources of funding.
The borough reviewed the proposed Highbridge Road/Iron Ore Road and Park Avenue/Canover Road improvements and the Manalapan/Englishtown road swap with Manalapan May and Engineer. The borough decided not to enter into an agreement with the County and Manalapan.
Meeting with County Engineer on August 6th regarding the status of the MN-30 bridge reconstruction and it appears that construction will commence in November. Met with the County Engineer regarding the vacation of Lasatta Avenue and the construction of MN-30. The County requires a construction easement for the term of the bridge construction and will coordinate with the Borough and Knights of Columbus.
CDBG is soliciting applications for projects for the next program year. The borough itself is ineligible due to the recent census data. However, the borough could apply for funds for projects related to ADA access to municipally owned property, ADA playground equipment, etc.
Yearly sampling and analysis have been completed. Completed reports and paperwork have been forwarded to the DEP.
Monroe Township Administrator’s Office, and Monroe is not interested in sharing their shuttle bus service at this time.
Mayor Reynolds asks that someone from the association contact Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk and he will contact the Engineer to send out documents. We will release Performance Bond when all items on punch list are satisfied.
Mayor Reynolds requests motion to close the public hearing.
A motion to close the public hearing was offered by C/Carr 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/Carr and seconded by C/Simon. Passed unanimously.
New Business
BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN FIRST READING & INTRODUCTION
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-11
ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 1.30
OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN ENTITLED
“PERSONNEL POLICIES”
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Englishtown passed a resolution adopting a personnel policy regarding procedures for Borough employees; and
WHEREAS, the Borough desires to assure that its personnel policy is consistent with its personnel ordinances;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Englishtown that Chapter 1.30 of the Code of the Borough of Englishtown is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 1.30.01 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
1.30.01 Right to create positions and policy.
The Council reserves the right, in its discretion, upon the recommendation of the Mayor, to create any new positions, specifically, the number of employees in each category and determination of the dates of any such position, and establish the normal hours of work for each such position.
2. Section 1.30.03 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
1.30.03 Leaves of absence for service in the armed forces.
A. Any full time employee who is a member of the reserve component of any United States armed force or the National Guard of any state who is required to report for active duty shall be granted a military leave of absence for the duration of such service.
B. The first thirty (30) workdays of such leave for all such employees shall be with full pay except those who are members of the New Jersey National Guard who shall receive full pay for the first ninety (90) work days. The Borough reserves the right to provide additional pay during this period as set forth in the personnel policy.
C. Such paid leave shall not be counted against any available time off, including, but not limited to, vacation, sick or personal time.
D. Any full-time temporary employee who has served less than one year shall not be entitled to paid leave, but shall be granted non-paid military leave without loss of time.
E. Employees on military service leave will continue to received paid health insurance for the period of paid leave plus an additional thirty calendar days subsequent to the expiration of paid leave. Subsequent to that, the employee shall be subject to COBRA benefits. Members enrolled in the State administered retirement programs will continue accruing serve and salary credit during the period of paid leave.
F. The employee and the Borough are subject to the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act regarding reinstatement.
3. Section 1.30.04 shall be replaced in its entirety with the following:
1.30.04. Workers’ Compensation.
The Borough will cover job related injuries and illnesses as set forth in the personnel policy of the Borough of Englishtown, provided that the occupational injury or illness is reported immediately to the supervisor or Department Head, all required medical treatment was performed by a Workers’ Compensation Physician appointed by the joint insurance fund and other terms and conditions set forth in the personnel policy have been met.
Additionally, the Borough will supplement any payments received as workers compensation for temporary disability to equal an employee’s full salary for up to one year during the period the employee remains temporarily disabled under workers’ compensation.
Vacation and sick leave do not accrue while an employee is out on approved Workers’ Compensation leave.
4. Section 1.30.05 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
1.30.05 Health Insurance.
A. The Mayor and Council hereby elect to participate in providing health insurance, including medical, dental and prescription insurance, for all non-temporary full time personnel.
B. In any given year, the Council may by resolution, provide that employees will be required to pay a portion of health insurance benefits.
C. All coverage will become effective on the first day of the calendar month following 60 days of employment. All terminations will be effective on the last day of the month when an employee leaves his job. Upon termination of employment, a former employee shall notify the Borough in writing as set forth in the personnel policy as to whether the employee has opted to continue medical coverage under COBRA provisions.
5. Section 1.30.06 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
1.30.06 Sick days.
Each salaried employee shall be permitted ten (10) sick days per year which may not be accumulated on an annual basis. Use and proration of entitlement shall be as set forth in the personnel policy.
6. Section 1.30.07 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
Salaried employees who have completed a 90 day probationary period of employment will receive annual vacation leave as follows:
One day for each full month of service during the first calendar year. 12 vacation days per year, earned at a rate of 1 day per month for the second through fifth years of service. 15 vacation days per year earned at a rate of 1.25 days per month for the sixth through tenth years of service. 20 vacation days per year earned at a rate of 1.67 days per month for the eleventh through fifteenth years of service. 20 vacation days plus one additional day for each year of service above fifteen years of service, up to a maximum of 30 vacation days earned at a rate of 1/12 of the annual vacation entitlement per month.
All vacation time is subject to the procedural requirements and limitations set forth in the personnel policy.
7. Section 130.08 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
Salaried employees who have completed a 90-day probationary period of employment will receive three personal days per year, credited on January 1st of each calendar year, all of which are forfeited at the end of the calendar year. Such personal time may be taken in ½ day increments. Employees hired prior to July 1st of any calendar year are entitled to the three personal days for that calendar year upon completion of the 90-day probationary period. Use and proration of personal days shall be as set forth in the personnel policy.
8. Section 1.30.09 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
1.30.09 Miscellaneous leaves of absence.
A. Bereavement leave. In the event of a death in the immediate family of the employee, the employee shall be granted three (3) days leave with pay per incident within the State of New Jersey. Employees needing to travel beyond three hundred (300) miles may be granted an additional to (2) days leave for travel time upon proper documentation. “Immediate family” shall be defined by the personnel policy.
B. Family medical leave. Family/medical leave will be considered based upon the New Jersey Family Leave Act, on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the personnel policy, including applicability, ramifications and procedure for obtaining same.
C. Maternity leave. Employees of the Borough are eligible for unpaid leave of absence for maternity as set forth in New Jersey and federal law and regulations (including paternity leave). In addition to granted maternity leave, employees may extend the leave time through vacation, sick and compensatory time. Employees taking maternity or paternity leave shall continue to be eligible for paid health insurance coverage under the Borough policy.
D. Extended personal leave. Employees may be granted a personal leave of absence for up to one (1) year at the sole discretion of the Borough Council if the leave does not cause undue operational disruption. The leave must include the use of any accrued vacation and sick leave time, regardless of the length of leave requested. The portion of the leave that extends beyond vacation and sick leave time will be without pay or longevity credit. In exception circumstances, the Borough Council may extend a leave of absence for an additional six months, if such extension is considered in the best interests of the Borough. All such grants of leave shall be in accordance with and subject to the ramifications and procedure set forth in the personnel policy.
E. Jury duty/Witness subpoena. Employees summoned for jury duty shall be paid their regular rate of pay (but not expenses) by the Borough. Any compensation received by the employee as a juror shall be returned to the Borough. Employees who appear in a civil or criminal case pursuant to a subpoena will be paid in full if the case involves their official capacity. In the event the case does not involve their official capacity, the Borough will exercise its discretion in determining whether to grant a paid leave of absence.
9. Section 1.30.10 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
1.30.10 Compensatory time and overtime.
A. The Department Head or Borough Administrator shall determine whether an employee will receive overtime pay or compensatory time, except where inconsistent with a labor contract, for all hours worked in excess of the normal hours per week for the position. All such compensatory time shall be calculated in accordance with and subject to the procedures and limitations set forth in the personnel policy.
B. All employees are subject to being required to work overtime in accordance with the personnel policy. Payment for such overtime and the procedures and limitations therefore shall be as set forth in the personnel policy.
10. Section 1.30.11 shall be replaced in its entirety by the following:
1.30.11 Paid holidays.
A. Unless otherwise provided in a labor contract, Borough employees are entitled to the following paid holidays:
New Year’s Day ** General Election Day
Martin Luther King’s Birthday Veteran’s Day
President’s Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Friday after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day ½ Day Christmas Eve (falling on Mon-Thurs. only)
Independence Day Christmas Day
Labor Day ½ Day New Years Eve (falling on Mon-Thurs. only)
Columbus Day
**General Election Day is a floating holiday. The Borough offices remain open. Employees who choose to work on that day are entitled to a compensatory day off at another time.
B. If a paid holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. If a paid holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday.
C. If a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on approved vacation or sick leave, the employee shall not have that holiday charged as sick or vacation time.
D. If a paid holiday occurs on the normal workday of a part-time employee, the employee is entitled to his/her regular part-time pay.
E. When it is necessary for an employee to work on a paid holiday to maintain operations, the employee will be compensated in accordance with the policy manual provisions for overtime.
11. Section 1.30.12 shall be deleted in its entirety and the section number shall be designated as “reserved.”
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED THAT this Ordinance shall take effect upon publication in accordance with applicable law.
Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk states the Public Hearing and Adoption on Ordinance No.2008-11 is scheduled for the November 12, 2008 Council Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Borough Hall.
BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN |
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-181 |
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DESIGNATION OF SALARIES |
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown adopted |
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an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance establishing limits for salaries of the Employees |
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in the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey”; and |
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WHEREAS, said salaries provided certain ranges for the positions set forth; and |
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the determination of the Mayor |
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and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that annual salaries for said positions shall be fixed |
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as follows for the year 2008 unless otherwise indicated. |
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Position |
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Annual Salary |
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Governing Body |
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Mayor |
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$ 2,750.00 |
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Council |
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$ 2,500.00 |
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Municipal Clerk |
Peter Gorbatuk |
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$ 44,557.80 |
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Deputy Municipal Clerk p/t |
Christine Robbins |
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$ 15.25 |
per hour |
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Clerk Typist p/t |
Louisa Gustafson |
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$ 10.61 |
per hour |
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Business Administrator |
Laurie Finger |
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$ 22,324.22 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Laurie Finger |
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$ 22,324.22 |
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Finance Clerk |
Jeanne Keevins |
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$ 35,020.00 |
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Court |
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Magistrate |
Judge Newman |
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$ 16,550.04 |
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Court Administrator |
Patricia Wojnas |
thru 4/30/08 |
$ 44,348.11 |
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Court Administrator |
Rosemary O’Donnell |
eff 6/29/08 |
$ 42,000.00 |
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Deputy Court Clerk |
Diane Koellner |
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$ 21,754.22 |
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Deputy Clerk |
Mary Kennedy |
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$ 11.04 |
per hour |
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Dept. Public Works |
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Supervisor |
Rick Guffanti |
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$ 47,078.37 |
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Dept. Public Works |
Kurt Knapp |
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$ 12.17 |
per hour |
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Dept. Public Works |
Wayne Krawiec |
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$ 12.42 |
per hour |
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Water Department |
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Supervisor |
Jim Mastrokalos |
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$ 13,669.48 |
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Water Department |
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Clerk |
Celia Hecht |
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$ 12,684.88 |
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Sewer Department |
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Supervisor |
Jim Mastrokalos |
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$ 13,669.48 |
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Sewer Department |
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Clerk |
Celia Hecht |
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$ 12,684.88 |
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Recycling Coordinator |
Rick Guffanti |
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$ 1,156.19 |
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Housing Inspector |
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John Marini |
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$ 6,325.43 |
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Fire Official/Inspector Ed Miller |
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$ 7,964.49 |
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Code Enforcement Officer |
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$ 5,309.65 |
$13,274.14 |
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Assistant Code Enforcement/Zoning Officer |
$ 4,986.24 |
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P/T Fire Inspector Ralph Kirkland |
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$ 1,406.37 |
$ 6,392.61 |
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Tax Department |
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Tax Assessor |
Sharon Hartman |
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$ 8,487.20 |
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Tax Collector |
Janice Garcia |
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$ 8,930.03 |
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Tax Clerk |
Celia Hecht |
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$ 1,000.00 |
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Planning/Zoning Bd. |
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Secretary |
Celia Hecht |
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$ 2,666.84 |
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Emergency Management |
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Coordinator |
Pete Cooke III |
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$ 1,072.78 |
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Police Department |
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Chief |
John Niziolek |
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$ 79,553.27 |
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Offered By: C/Simon |
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Seconded By: C/Carr |
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Roll Call: |
Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis |
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Nays: None |
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Abstain: None |
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Absent: None |
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BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-182
RESOLUTION TO CREATE PUBLIC PARKING FOR COMMUTERS
WHEREAS, the Borough recognizes a need for commuter parking for its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to set aside a certain number of spaces for this purpose:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the Borough will set aside five (5) parking spaces in the Hamilton Street Municipal Parking Lot to be used by commuters commencing January 1, 2009.
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that these spaces will be awarded annually based on a lottery of all submitted applications from Borough residents. To enable the award of these spaces in 2009, the Borough hereby authorizes the notification of all residents to submit applications for these five designated spaces in 2008, with a deadline to be set by the Borough Administrator of a date sufficient to enable the determination of the awardees. Said notification will advise the residents of any proposed fee for the permit, and further advise that the parking permit is limited to residents of the Borough. The actual award of parking spaces will be made at the reorganization meeting in 2009 by resolution. At that time, a tag will be issued to the vehicle and the fees set.
Offered By: C/Simon
Seconded By C/Carr
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: C/Soden
Abstain: None
Absent: None
BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-183
GRANTING APPROVAL FOR RAFFLE APPLICATION NO. RA 2008-02
WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 has applied to the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown for a raffle license for December 15, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 has paid all the proper fees to the Borough of Englishtown and submitted the proper fees to be forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown finds that the Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 is a qualified applicant and the members of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 are designated to conduct games of chance and are of good moral character and said members have never been convicted of a crime to the best of the Council’s knowledge; and
WHEREAS, said games are to be conducted by the rules set forth by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission and the entire net proceeds are to be disposed of for a purpose permitted by the Raffle Licensing Law Act of 1954; and
WHEREAS, there is satisfactory proof that the Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 will not make payment for the conducting of the game or assisting therein, except to the extent allowed by law; and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 has stated that any rental to be paid for raffle equipment does conform to the schedule of authorized rentals prescribed by the rules of the Control Commission and the raffles equipment lessor, should there be one, has been approved by the Control Commission; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that Raffle Application No. RA2008-02 for the Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 be approved as required by N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.11 and forwarded to the Legal Games of Chance Control Commission as prescribed by N.J.A.C. 13:47-4.3 (b); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of Raffle License RA2008-02 be forwarded by the Acting Municipal Clerk to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for their review and determination; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, on the fifteenth day after Raffle Application No. RA2008-02 has been forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission with no objections received, Raffle License No. RA2008-02 may be issued to the Knights of Columbus, Council #5903 and copies of said license shall be distributed to the Licensee, the Acting Municipal Clerk, and the Borough of Englishtown Police Dept.
Offered By: C/Carr
Seconded By: C/Simon
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-184
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:
Emergency Repair of Water Main on Dey Street - $5,678.74
Purchased From:
Brenner Drainage & Excavating, Inc.
205 Dey Grove Road
Monroe Township, 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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-185
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:
(2) Laptop Computers – Police Dept. - $8,542.22
Purchased From:
CDW Government, Inc.
230 North Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
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.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-186
ON NEW JERSEY’S TOLL ROADS
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority has introduced a plan to more than double tolls on the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike by the year 2012; and
WHEREAS, Governor Jon Corzine has instructed the Turnpike Authority to scale back the plan, reducing the Authority’s $480 million dollar operating budget and come back with a new proposal prior to a public hearing scheduled for October 10, 2008; and
WHEREAS, under the plan offered by the Turnpike Authority, the toll for a typical 23 mile trip on the Turnpike would rise from $1.20 to $1.80 next year, reach $2.70 in 2012, and $3.00 after 2023. Parkway tolls averaging $0.35 per passenger car would jump to $0.50 next year, $0.75 in 2012, and $0.85 in 2023; and
WHEREAS, public hearings last week drew a range of feedback, including despair from drivers who have said they would be unfairly squeezed, to enthusiasm from laborers who said the projects would create jobs in a tough economy. The Turnpike Authority has also received about 1,800 written comments in the mail and through e-mail; and
WHEREAS, the Turnpike Authority has announced that it is scheduling additional public hearings and as a result of views expressed at prior hearings, the Authority may consider the potential recalibration of the initial proposed toll adjustments; and
WHEREAS, a large segment of the Garden State Parkway traverses Monmouth County where thousands of residents commute to employment and to reach local destinations in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders believes revenue from roads should be used solely for the maintenance, operation and improvements of roads; and
WHEREAS, there have been other projections which clearly show that with the proposed hikes, the cost of goods shipped by truck, such as clothing and food be passed onto consumers resulting in much higher prices; and
WHEREAS, tourism, a vital component of the Monmouth County economy could suffer from the higher cost of travel to multiple tourist sites in Monmouth County; and
WHEREAS, the distribution of the burden of the cost increases is inequitable, falling disproportionately on users of the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, both heavily relied upon by residents of Monmouth County as well as our neighbors in Ocean and Middlesex counties, but not impacting users of other major New Jersey roadways elsewhere in the State, such as Interstates 78,80, or 295 at all; and
WHEREAS, Monmouth County is already spending $5.3 million a year on regular road and bridge improvements in a plan that we feel will keep us on track and within budget constraints to keep our roads open, safe and appropriate for residents and for our summer economy. We should not force one segment of the State’s residents – toll-road commuters and truckers – to shoulder most of the burden of paying down half the State’s debt.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, hereby opposes the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s plan to more than double tolls on the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting Clerk shall forward a certified true copy of this resolution to Governor Corzine, the legislative delegation representing Monmouth County, the Monmouth County Planning Board, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of each county in New Jersey and all Monmouth County municipalities.
Seconded By: C/Robilotti
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: C/Soden
Abstain: None
Absent: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-187
WHEREAS, this new state mandate stems from the Corzine administration’s demand that 115,000 low-income housing units be built; and
WHEREAS, to achieve this level the new COAH require an additional 575,000 housing units be built, bringing the total number of new housing units to 690,000 statewide; and
WHEREAS, these new housing units could force development on existing open space, land used for parks and recreational facilities, wetlands and buffers near major highways; and
WHEREAS, the new housing law, A-500, includes a ban on regional contribution agreements (RCAs), which historically have enabled municipalities with affordable housing obligations to provide revenue to fund low and moderate housing projects in urban municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the elimination of RCAs will lead to rapid sprawl of rural and suburban communities; and
WHEREAS, urban centers will loose substantial sums of money for re-development; and
WHEREAS, the COAH mandate will mean that 134 housing units must be built in the Borough of Englishtown.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, this new obligation and related fees must be eliminated in their entirety and new rules adopted that reconcile open space preservation and affordable housing goals.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a certified true copy of this resolution shall be sent to Governor Jon. S. Corzine, Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts, Senate President Richard J. Codey, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean, Jr., Assembly Minority Leader Alex DeCroce and all state legislators representing our legislative district.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-188
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 $17,062.88
are hereby authorized to be processed into purchase orders on October 22, 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.
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. 2008-189
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 $314,775.32
are hereby authorized to be paid on October 22, 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.
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
Taxes, 2008 $ 52,277.63
Taxes, 2007 $ 135.91
Interest $ 1,078.08
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.
Kathy Bean, 7 Main Street
C/Carr responds that we only have the preliminary report.
Kathy Bean, 7 Main Street
Mayor Reynolds asks Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk to have employees park long the fence or the back lot.
James Marhold, President Chief Executive Officer of Declarations Inc.
C/Carr
James Marhold
C/Carr
James Marhold
C/Simon
James Marhold
Mayor Reynolds asks how long have you searched for this property and have you contacted us stating that you were looking to have a supportive house program in this community.
James Marhold
Mayor Reynolds states this is a non-profit organization and the properties will properties come off our tax roles, which is a loss of revenue to the municipality.
James Marhold
Mayor Reynolds states there are a lot of questions open and there is no guarantee that the whole property or partial property will come off our tax rules or what your organization plans to do.
C/Carr
James Marhold
C/Soden
Mayor Reynolds asks that Mr. Mahold call Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk
to set up a private meeting with one or two Council members and Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney to get all the particulars.
James Marhold replies he would be more than happy to do that.
There being no further questions or comments, a motion to close the public portion was offered by C/Soden and seconded by C/Simon. 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, 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/Carr
Seconded By: C/Soden
Roll Call: Ayes: C/Soden, C/Simon, C/Carr, C/Robilotti, C/Cooke, C/Leonardis
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
The time being 8:07 P.M.
There being no further business in Executive Session, a motion to return to open session was offered by C/Carr, seconded by C/Soden. Passed unanimously.
The time being 10:05 P.M.
Adjournment
There being no further business a motion to adjourn was offered by C/Carr, seconded by C/Robilotti. Passed unanimously.
The time being 10:18 P.M.
___January 14, 2009_______ ________________________
Approved by Governing Body Municipal Clerk