** AGENDA **

January 3, 2008

7:30 P.M.

Reorganization Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown,

15 Main Street, Englishtown, New Jersey 07726.

1. Meeting Called to Order

2. Oath of Office

Thomas Reynolds, Mayor Reynolds 4 Year Term

Harry Soden, Council 3 Year Term

Jayne Carr, Council 3 Year Term

3. Roll Call

4. Statement of Compliance with Sunshine Law

5. Moment of Silence and Salute to the Flag.

6. 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.

7. Nominations for Council President

8. Mayor’s Appointments:

Unified Planning/Zoning Board:

Class II, Official Christine Robbins 1 Yr Term, Exp. 12/31/08

Class IV, Public Rudy Rucker 4 Yr Term, Exp. 12/31/11

Class IV, Public Paul Robilotti 4 Yr Term, Exp. 12/31/11

Alternate No. 1 Liz Canario 2 Yr Term, Exp. 12/31/09

Alternate No. 2 Jerry Leonardis 2 Yr Term, Exp. 12/31/09

9. CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed under Item Number 9

are considered to be routine by the Borough Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

PROFESSIONAL/MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS:

Resolution 2008-001 Municipal Appointments

Resolution 2008-002 Appointment of Recreation Committee

Resolution 2008-003 Appointment of Recycling Coordinator

Resolution 2008-004 Pulled from Consent Agenda

Item #11 – Discussion Item

Resolution 2008-005 Appointment of Borough Attorney

Resolution 2008-006 Appointment of Bond Counsel

Resolution 2008-007 Appointment of Prosecutor

Resolution 2008-008 Appointment of Co-Prosecutor

Resolution 2008-009 Appointment of Public Defender

Resolution 2008-010 Appointment of Co-Public Defender

Resolution 2008-011 Appointment of Englishtown Development Committee

Resolution 2008-012 Appointment of Cross-Acceptance Representative

Michael McClelland, and Alternate, Peter Gorbatuk

Resolution 2008-013 Appointment of CD Citizens Representative, Peter Gorbatuk and Michael McClelland

Resolution 2008-014 Appointment of Borough Auditor

Resolution 2008-015 Appointment of Local Compliance Officer and

Affirmative Action – Peter Gorbatuk

Resolution 2008-016 Appointment of Borough Historian – Lori Cooke

10. OATHS OF OFFICE Stuart J. Moskovitz, Borough Attorney

11. Discussion Item: Resolution 2008-004

Appointment of Borough Engineer

12. INDIVIDUAL ROLL CALL

Resolution 2008-017 Designating Meeting Dates

Resolution 2008-018 Designating Official Newspapers

Resolution 2008-019 Establishing Rules of Conduct

Resolution 2008-020 Establishing Council Salaries

Resolution 2008-021 Committee Assignments

Resolution 2008-022 Authorizing 2008 Holiday Schedule

Resolution 2008-023 Designating Depositories

Resolution 2008-024 Prompt Payment of Taxes and Interest Rates

Resolution 2008-025 Authorizing Filing of Recycling Tonnage Grant

Resolution 2008-026 Appointment of Class III Member/UPZB

Resolution 2008-027 Appointment of Municipal Magistrate

Resolution 2008-028 Appointment of Emergency Mgmt Coordinator

Resolution 2008-029 Granting Authority To Borough CFO to Prepay

Selective Bills

Resolution 2008-030 2008 Temporary Operating Budget

Resolution 2008-031 2008 Debt Service Budget

Resolution 2008-032 Authorizing Payment of Borough Bills

Resolution 2008-033 Authorizing to Maintain Petty Cash Funds

Resolution 2008-034 Authorizing 2008 Organizational Chart

Resolution 2008-035 Establishing Investment Policy

Resolution 2008-036 Appropriation Reserve Transfer

Resolution 2008-037 Appointment of Police Commissioner

Resolution 2008-038 Appointment of Police Commission

Resolution 2008-039 Resolution to Cancel Small Tax Balances

13. Mayor’s Appointments - Council Committee Assignments

14. Public Portion

Limited to Five (5) Minutes per citizen to be determined at Borough Council’s discretion. Any and all situations regarding Borough Personnel, when names are implied or mentioned, are to be brought to the full attention of the Council through an appointment and subsequent disclosure through the Personnel Committee.

15. Adjournment

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Reynolds at 7:30 P.M.

Oath of Office

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk administered Oath of Office to Mayor Thomas Reynolds and Councilperson Jayne Carr.

Councilperson Harry Soden was previously administered Oath of Office.

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.

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/Carr. Passed unanimously.

Nominations for Council President

Mayor Reynolds requested nomination for Council President at which time Harry Soden was nominated by C/Robilotti and seconded by C/Cooke. There were no further nominations. A motion to appoint Harry Soden as Council President was passed on the following roll call:

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

Nayes: None

Absent: None

Abstain: C/Soden

Mayors Appointments

Mayor Reynolds advised the following appointments for the Unified Planning and Zoning Board.

Class II, Official Christine Robbins 1 Year Term, Exp. 12/31/08

Class IV, Public Paul Robilotti 4 Year Term, Exp. 12/31/11 Allternate No. 1 Liz Canario 1 Year Term, Exp. 12/31/08

Alternate No. 2 Jerry Leonardis 1 Year Term, Exp. 12/31/08

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

Consent Agenda

Professional/Municipal Appointments

Resolutions 2008-001 through Resolution 2008-016 were done under consent agenda.

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01

MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the following appointments are hereby confirmed for the year 2008:

Official Assessment Search Officer Peter Gorbatuk

ADA Coordinator Peter Gorbatuk

Borough Administrator Laurie Finger

Deputy Municipal Clerk Christine Robbins

Court Administrator Patricia Wojnas

Deputy Court Administrator Diane Koellner

Deputy Court Administrator/Part Time Mary Kennedy

Water/Sewer Clerk Celia Hecht

Clerk Typist/Administration Louisa Gustafson

Planning Board Secretary Celia Hecht

Finance Clerk Jeanne Keevins

Water/Sewer Superintendent James Mastrokalos

Borough Physician Dr. Kenneth Faistl

Public Works Manager Richard Guffanti

Full-Time Public Works Employee Kurt Knapp

Wayne Krawiec

Clean Communities Representative Peter Gorbatuk

Housing Inspector John Marini

Fire Official/Inspector Edward M. Miller III

Code Enforcement Officer

Asst. Fire Inspector Ralph Kirkland

Asst. Code Enforcement Officer

Zoning Officer

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointments shall be in accordance with any existing laws or policies regulating said office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salary for each employee shall be at the rate as set forth by the salary Ordinance as adopted by the Governing Body.

Offered By: C/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. 2008-002

APPOINTMENT OF RECREATION COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown find a need for the Borough of Englishtown to have a Recreation Committee; and

WHEREAS, the following residents have volunteered to be on that committee:

Liz Canario

Ann-Marie Lutz

Cindy Robilotti

Leona Sperling

Joanne Christiano

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the above volunteers are hereby appointed to the Borough of Englishtown Recreation Committee for the year 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified true copy of this Resolution be forwarded to each volunteer.

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. 2008-003

APPOINTMENT OF RECYCLING COORDINATOR

WHEREAS, there is a need for the position of Recycling Coordinator in the Borough of Englishtown; and

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:

1. That Richard Guffanti is hereby appointed as Recycling Coordinator of the Borough of Englishtown shall be effective this date through December 31, 2008.

2. That certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided by the Borough Clerk to the following: Chief Financial Officer, Richard Guffanti, and the Monmouth County Office of Recycling.

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. 2008-005

APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH ATTORNEY

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the appointment of an Attorney to advise the Council of legal matters; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of an Attorney for "Professional Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:

1. Stuart J. Moskovitz be appointed as the Borough Attorney for the term of one year terminating December 31, 2008, subject to contract approval.

2. The said party be appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be approved by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.

3. The Borough Clerk shall cause notice of the passage of this Resolution of Appointment to be published in the official newspapers of the Borough of Englishtown in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law.

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. 2008-006

APPOINTMENT OF BOND COUNSEL

WHEREAS, The Council of The Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the appointment of a Bond Counsel to advise the council of legal matter; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et Seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of a Bond Counsel for "Professional Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:

1. John Cantalupo, Esq. of the firm Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer be appointed as the Borough Bond Counsel for the term of one year terminating December 31, 2008, subject to contract approval.

2. The said party appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be approved by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.

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. 2008-007

APPOINTMENT OF PROSECUTOR

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the appointment of a Prosecutor for the Municipal Court; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of a Prosecutor for "Professional Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:

1. Richard Kelly is appointed Prosecutor for the Municipal Court of the Borough Of Englishtown for a term of one (1) year terminating December 31, 2008, subject to contract approval.

2. The said party be appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be required by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.

3. That notice of this appointment Resolution, certified to be true copy by the Clerk shall be published in an official newspaper of the Borough as required by law, within ten (10) days of the adoption, and forwarded to the appointee and the Borough's Chief Financial Officer.

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

IBOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-008

APPOINTMENT OF CO-PROSECUTOR

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the appointment of a Co-Prosecutor for the Municipal Court; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of a Co-Prosecutor for “Professional Services” without competitive bids must be publicly advertised;

1. Kathleen A. Sheedy, Esq., is appointed Co-Prosecutor for the Municipal Court of the Borough of Englishtown effective immediately and terminating December 31, 2008, subject to contract approval.

2. The said party be appointed above during the term of their Appointment shall provide such legal services as may be approved by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law. That said appointment shall be subject to contract approval.

3. That notice of this appointment Resolution, certified to be true copy by the Clerk shall be published in an official newspaper of the Borough of Englishtown as required by law, within ten (10) days of the adoption, and forwarded to the appointee and the Borough’s Chief Financial Officer.

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. 2008-009

APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC DEFENDER

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the appointment of a Public Defender for the Municipal Court; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of a Public Defender for "Professional Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:

1. Leonard Fellen is appointed Public Defender for the Municipal Court of the Borough Of Englishtown for a term of one (1) year terminating December 31, 2008, subject to contract approval.

2. The said party be appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be required by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.

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. 2008-010

APPOINTMENT OF CO-PUBLIC DEFENDER

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the appointment of a Co-Public Defender for the Municipal Court; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-et seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of a Co-Public Defender for "Professional Services" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:

1. Linda Fellen is appointed Co-Public Defender for the Municipal Court of the Borough Of Englishtown for a term of one (1) year terminating December 31, 2008, subject to contract approval.

2. The said party be appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such legal services as may be required by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law.

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. 2008-011

APPOINTMENT OF ENGLISHTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown found a need for the Borough to have a Development Committee in January 2007; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the volunteers listed below are hereby appointed to the Borough of Englishtown Development Committee for the year 2008.

Jayne Carr

Cindy Robilotti

Joyce Stipple

Liz Canario

Lori Cooke

Ralph Kirkland

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified true copy of this Resolution be forwarded to each volunteer.

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. 2008-012

APPOINTMENT OF CROSS-ACCEPTANCE

REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following named person is hereby appointed as Cross Acceptance representative for The Borough of Englishtown

Representative- Borough Engineer

Alternate- Peter Gorbatuk

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said person shall serve in the capacities indicated effective immediately and terminating December 31, 2008; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Engineer and Peter Gorbatuk shall serve without benefit or remuneration.

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. 2008-013

APPOINTMENT OF CD CITIZENS REPRESENTATIVE

WHEREAS, it is necessary to appoint a Citizen's Representative Group for continued participation in the Community Development Grant Program for fiscal year 2008 funding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown that the following named person be and is hereby appointed to the Monmouth County Community Development Grant Program for the year 2008:

CD-Representative: Peter Gobatuk

Co-Representative: Borough Engineer

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be sent to the above named, the Borough Engineer and The Monmouth County Community Development Office.

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. 2008-014

APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH AUDITOR

WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Englishtown is knowledgeable that there is a need for the appointment of an Auditor to advise the Council of financial matters; and

WHEREAS, The Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40:11-1-Et Seq.) requires that the Resolution authorizing the appointment of an Auditor, for "Professional Service" without competitive bids must be publicly advertised;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Englishtown as follows:

1. Eugene Farrell, firm of Hutchins, Farrell, Meyer & Allison be appointed as Borough Auditor for the Borough Of Englishtown for a term of one year terminating December 31, 2008, subject to contract approval.

2. The said party be appointed above during the term of their appointment shall provide such financial services as may be approved by the Borough Council under and pursuant to law. That said appointment is subject to contract approval.

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. 2008-015

APPOINTMENT OF LOCAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER

AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Englishtown that Peter Gorbatuk is hereby appointed as Local Compliance Officer and Affirmative Action Officer for the Borough of Englishtown for the year 2008; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Affirmative Action Office of the State of New Jersey.

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. 2008-016

APPOINTMENT OF BOROUGH HISTORIAN

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that Lori Cooke is hereby appointed as the Englishtown Borough Historian for the year 2008:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified true copy of this Resolution be forwarded to Lori Cooke.

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

Oath of Office

Mayor Reynolds administered the Oath to Stuart J. Moskovitz, Borough Attorney.

Discussion Item – Resolution No. 2008-004

Appointment of Borough Engineer

Mayor Reynolds states Resolution No. 2008-04 was pulled from the consent agenda and opens the floor for discussion.

Mayor Reynolds states last Thursday there was an interviewing process for Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer and Bond Council. Several people from each category were interviewed. There was action taken for the appointment of Borough Engineer. Subsequently we received information that the Engineer chosen is a County Engineer.

C/Carr

Is the Engineer doing the job for High Bridge Road?

Mayor Reynolds states yes, the High Bridge Road project involves Englishtown. We are at present going back and forth between Manalapan and the County. We’re concerned there may be a conflict of interest if CME Associates is hired to represent us as our engineer, also representing the County.

Mike McCullen, CME Associates, Parlin, N.J.

· Has no knowledge of being the Engineer for the County. There are several partners and one of the other partners may be doing some work.

Mayor Reynolds states that CME & Associates is representing the County regarding the Manalapan High Bridge conversion of Routes 527 and 527A.

Mike McCullen

· I don’t know that to be the case. I would have to look into that. We typically do most of the highway work in Parlin. If we are representing Manalapan how can we represent the County also?

Mayor Reynolds states your firm is representing that project and we have issues with that project. Your firm would be representing us as our Engineer to be our spokesperson and this is where we have concerns.

Mike McCullen

· I would have to verify that. I do not have knowledge of my firm handling that project.

Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney

· I know that Craig is shepherding the project.

· Manalapan is paying him.

· It is a County project because Manalapan has a deal with the County.

· Engineering costs are going to be paid by Manalapan.

· Constructions costs are going to be paid by the County.

· Our concern is who is speaking for us?

Mayor Reynolds states this has been going on for over two years. We really don’t have a firm plan and my concern is if something comes down that we don’t like we would have a problem with the same engineering firm representing both parties.

Mike McCullen

· One option is to find out what the office is doing and get back to you tomorrow.

· If it turns out there is a conflict we can have another engineer represent Englishtown on that piece of project.

· We can see what Englishtown wants and also coordinate what Manalapan wants. There is probably a solution that works for both towns.

C/Carr

· Council needs to discuss this further before any decision can be made.

Mayor Reynolds asks if we can hold this appointment until our next meeting? Is there anything pending that would require an engineer?

Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney

· You can make a temporary appointment if anything should require an engineer.

C/Carr

· Asks Mr. McCullen if he would be willing to work as a temporary engineer?

Mike McCullen

Certainly we would.

Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to Table Resolution No. 2008-004 Appointment Of The Borough Engineer until the January 9^th Council Meeting.

Motion to Table was offered by C/Carr 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

Nays: None

Abstain: None

Absent: None

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INDIVIDUAL ROLL CALL

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-017

DESIGNATING MEETING DATES

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the following meetings will be held in the Englishtown Municipal Building, 15 Main Street, Englishtown, New Jersey for the year 2008:

January 9, 23 July 9, 23

February 13, 27 August 13, 27

March 12, 26 September 10, 24

April 9, 23 October 6, 22

May 14, 28 November 12, 24

June 11, 25 December 15

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above meetings will be called to order at 7:30 P.M.; and

That a copy of this Resolution will be posted by the Clerk on the public bulletin board in the Municipal office and maintained there throughout the year; and

That a copy of this Resolution be kept on file for the public's inspection with the Borough Clerk; and

That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Newspapers designated by the Governing Body as the newspapers to receive said notices.

Offered By: C/Robilotti

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

BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-018

DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Englishtown that the Asbury Park Press is the official newspaper of the Borough of Englishtown for the year 2008.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the News Transcript also be notified of any Borough meetings or events in an attempt to inform our residents of Borough activities, though the title of the official newspaper will not apply to this weekly publication.

Offered By: C/Robilotti

Seconded By: C/Simon

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. 2008-019

DESIGNATING OFFICIAL RULES OF CONDUCT

FOR BOROUGH OF ENGLISHTOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS

WHEREAS, there is a need to establish rules of conduct for Borough meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Englishtown that Borough Council that “Robert’s Rules” has been designated the official rules of conduct for Borough meetings.

Offered By: C/Simon

Seconded By: C/Cooke

C/Soden

Will there be copies of Roberts Rules given out to everyone?

Mayor Reynolds asks Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk to see if we can get a smaller version of Roberts Rules for each Council member.

Stuart Moskovitz, Borough Attorney

There are two levels to Roberts Rules. A basic level and a secondary level.

The secondary level is where you may run into trouble.

We might want to consider stating in the resolution that we are going to use simple Parliamentary Procedure as opposed to Roberts Rules.

Discussion continues between Mayor Reynolds, Council and Stuart Moskovitz.

Mayor Reynolds asks Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk to order copies for Council.

C/Carr

Would like to follow Parliamentary Procedures.

Peter Gorbatuk, Acting Municipal Clerk

It states in the Clerk’s Manual that you must establish one or the other, not both.

Mayor request a consensus.

Consensus unanimous to use Parliamentary Procedures.

Mayor Reynolds requests a motion to amend Resolution No.2008-019 to state Simple Parliamentary Procedures in place of Roberts Rules of Order.

Motion to amend Resolution No. 2008-019 was offered by C/Carr and seconded by C/Cooke. Passed unanimously.

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