BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
OCEAN COUNTY
900 WEST BAY AVENUE
BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 15, 2014, 6:30 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law:
Pursuant to the requirements of the OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW, adequate Public
Notice of this meeting has been given:
a. By publication in the required newspapers of the date, time and location of this
meeting more than 48 hours in advance.
b. By posting advance written notice on the official Bulletin Board in the Municipal
Building.
c. By filing advance written notice with the Township Clerk for the purpose of
Public inspection.
3. Roll Call of Officials Present:
Committeewoman Taylor – Present
Committeeman Bille – Present
Committeeman Morano – Present
Deputy Mayor Lisella – Present
Mayor McCabe – Present
Invocation by Reverend Glenn Swank, Pastor Barnegat Bay Assembly of God
4. Salute to the Flag
Barnegat Fire Department to present local businesses with certificates of appreciation
Presentation of plaque and acknowledgement of eighteen (18) years of dedicated
service to Barnegat Township to Len Morano
Resolution 2014-463 **Tabled
Resolution authorizing the Township Committee to retire into closed session for the
purpose of discussing personnel, public safety, contractual and litigation matters
Motion to table resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-464
Resolution appointing Michele A. Rivers as Municipal Clerk
Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-465
Resolution appointing Donna M. Manno as Deputy Municipal Clerk
Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-466
Resolution appointing Donna M. Manno as Registrar of Vital Statistics
Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-467
Resolution appointing Michele A. Rivers as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Oath of Office administered to Municipal Clerk by Mayor Susan McCabe
Oath of Office administered to Deputy Municipal Clerk by Mayor Susan McCabe
5. Mayor’s Report
Tonight, I would like to take the opportunity to look ahead to 2015 and briefly discuss
many of the exciting things on the horizon for Barnegat Township. Clearly, the results
of the recent election reflect a mandate for improved recreation, enhanced public
safety and in general a modern and capable government that is able to meet the
needs of a growing community.
The dye was cast for Barnegat back in the early 1980’s when the state Pinelands
Commission designated Barnegat as a “regional growth zone.” As a result, Barnegat
experienced an explosion of growth up until the recent 2009 recession, but as we
recover from that adverse economic event, construction and growth has once again
increased. While it is sentimental to think of Barnegat as a small quaint village on
Route 9, the reality is that we must plan for a medium to large size township with a
substantial population that has many diverse needs that must be addressed.
I am looking forward to working with my fellow township committee members along
with the Barnegat Board of Education and our partners at the county and state level
with improving upon and expanding on the already high quality of life in Barnegat. I
look forward with great anticipation with developing a much needed and long overdue
recreation plan for our residents along with securing a suitable Town Hall facility fitting
for our proud community, all in a fiscally responsible manner.
2015 will be a year of progress, achievement and accomplishment for Barnegat. It will
be a year of consensus building for all those elected to represent the residents of
Barnegat and that indeed good things can happen when the only priority of the elected
official is the advancement and well-being of Barnegat.
Wishing you all a happy holiday season, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a
very Happy New Year. Thank you.
6. Committee Reports
E. Taylor – Good evening. My report tonight is pretty much going to be offering my
congratulations to numerous people.
Since I wasn’t at our last township committee meeting, I would like to take this
opportunity to publicly congratulate Committeeman Lisella and John Novak for their
win this past November. It should be an interesting year.
I would also like to thank and congratulate our retiring Township Clerk, Sharon Auer
for her years of service to Barnegat. Sharon has been a tremendous help to me for
the past two years and I’m going to miss her.
Congratulations to Donna Manno on her promotion to Deputy Clerk and Michele
Rivers for her promotion to Township Clerk, I know you will both do a great job.
Next I would like to congratulate Mayor McCabe for her formal acceptance to the
Republican Club.
Now, to Len Morano, the longest seated Democrat in Ocean County. You have
worked extremely hard for Barnegat for the past 18 years, and I for one appreciate all
you have done for us. So thank you, Len, for your dedication to our town. The only
question I have for you Len, are you going to pass your Lone Democrat shirt on to
me?
Finally, I was pleased to see that a few of our current township professionals
submitted bids for next year that were very competitive and lower than others that
were submitted. This includes our current township attorney and our current township
engineer. I hope that this township committee works for the township of Barnegat and
goes with the lower bid in order to save our residents some tax dollars, and is not
swayed by political patronage.
I would like to wish everyone here a blessed holiday and a happy and healthy New
Year.
Al Bille – On the agenda this evening is a land use ordinance regarding a mixed used
development project on State Route 9. A mixed use development reflects both
commercial and residential elements in one project. As stated many times, under
current economic conditions, in order to secure commercial projects, a residential
component must be incorporated into the project to make it financially viable with
lending institutions.
Barnegat has been successful with allowing mixed use development as a spring board
to much needed commercial development. The alternative to mixed use development
is the Township permitting tax abatements and other financial concessions and give
backs which drastically dilute or diminish the financial benefits of low impact
commercial ratables.
Tonight, as we consider this ordinance, I would urge my fellow committee members to
reflect upon the need for additional businesses in Barnegat and with this ordinance we
are realizing that goal without agreeing to fiscal concessions and give backs other
developers have requested.
On a lighter note, I wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Please have a
safe and happy holiday season.
M. Lisella – I am pleased to announce tonight that Barnegat Township Police has
been successful with receiving international re-accreditation or renewal from the
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies organization (CALEA).
Barnegat Police is one of the few departments in the state and in the nation that have
both state and international accreditation. Barnegat Police received state accreditation
initially in 2008 and international accreditation originally in 2011. The renewal of the
accreditation status reflects an ongoing commitment of the department to adhere to
the highest standards and best practices in law enforcement.
As an example of the talent and ability on the Barnegat Township Police Department,
a member of the force recently gave a lecture at Princeton University. Lieutenant Keith
Germain gave a presentation to a public policy class at Princeton University regarding
law enforcement and in particular the use of deadly force, a very relevant topic
considering current events. Congratulations to Keith Germain for such an impressive
achievement. It is a proud accomplishment for Lieutenant Germain as an individual
and for the department as a law enforcement institution.
Finally, Barnegat Police had their fourth (4) Narcan save this weekend by reviving a
young lady early Saturday morning. While we can have a “public policy” debate over
the use of Narcan, the position of Barnegat is that every life has value and all deserve
a second chance. The quick actions of Barnegat Police officers saved another life and
this along with the other recent achievements reflect the high caliber of police officers
working under the leadership of Barnegat Police Chief Art Drexler. We are all proud of
the Barnegat Township Police Department.
Thank you to all that attended my Mother’s service this week.
Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season.
L. Morano – Congratulations to Michele and Donna, I wish them luck. Looking back
over the past eighteen years, I have never had a problem with any of the colleague’s I
have worked with over the years.
7. Administrator’s Report
My best wishes to Donna and Michele, and Good Luck to Sharon in her well-deserved
retirement. Explained resolutions and ordinances on this agenda for clarification to the
audience.
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Frank Pecci – 11 Hemlock Drive: Questioned about development, and developer’s
specifications. Generator will go out to bid. Will we be having another auction for
vehicles? We use GovDeals.com and will announce the next auction of items.
Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: Thank you to Len for your service to Barnegat.
Clarified resolutions.
Caroline Pristera – 30 Tara Lane: Thank you to Len. I am concerned about the
condition of homes left vacant and abandoned called zombie homes. I have a list of
this type of homes. Some of these homes have been vacant since 2009, and I have
been working with Code Enforcement on this topic. I suggest we give the mortgage
companies a time line to move properties along, and then fines are issued. Admin:
the Township is exploring options that will help us is this situation.
Ray Leszczak – 116 Redwood Drive: regarding the Rent Leveling Board Ordinance;
will the CPI have changes. Where will residents with concerns file a complaint?
Admin: all issues regarding Rent leveling will still be handled to my attention through
the Clerk’s office. It would help to still have meetings on rent issues.
Naomi Stahl – Ocean-Monmouth Health Alliance: donated no-smoking signs for the
town.
Linda Kropf – 38 Bridgewaters Passage: regarding the foreclosure situation: the state
does give the municipality the ability to adopt an ordinance that will require the
financial institutions to give a single point of contact for abandoned homes. I
encourage the town to pass this ordinance.
Jack Rucker – 3 Gloria Lane: very disappointed that the rent leveling board is
dissolved. I think there should be a public meeting for issues. The issue of cats: The
TNR Program sounds good, but why do people not want cats on their property, the
release of them will not solve that issue.
Morris Flory – 4 Blue Claw Drive: Chairman of EDC, thank you to the committee for
your advice. I would like to highlight EDC accomplishments from 2014, interaction
with the County, contact with State representatives for commercial viability,
conversations with two new builders, developed a work program with proposals for
marketing Barnegat, liaison positions with other boards. If there are any members of
the public that would like to make an impact on Barnegat, please contact us.
Motion to close Public comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
8. Old Business
Ordinance 2014-27 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 64 of the General Code entitled
“Rent Levelingâ€
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Ordinance 2014-31 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance to provide a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Program for property
known and designated as Block 195.03, Lot 12 in accordance with the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 40A:21-1 et seq.
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: M. Lisella Second: A. Bille
Roll Call: Taylor: No Bille: Yes Morano: No
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Ordinance 2014-32 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 38A of the Barnegat General
Code entitled “Catsâ€
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Ordinance 2014-33 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 64A of the Barnegat General
Code entitled “Smokingâ€
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: L. Morano
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Ordinance 2014-34 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance providing for various water & Sewer Utility improvements and related
expenses in and for the Township, and appropriating $1,210,000.00 therefore, and
providing for the issuance of $1,210,000.00 in bonds or notes of the Township of
Barnegat to finance the same.
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: It’s a fact that we must improve our water and
sewer, but the developer’s that come in should pay their fair share not the other way
around where they reap the profits. Admin: this ordinance has nothing to do with the
water tower on Barnegat Blvd. The Infrastructure East of the parkway needs
improvements to meet the current and future demands. JT: I am glad to hear the
developers are paying their fair share.
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Ordinance 2014-35 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 55 of The Barnegat Township
Land Use Code entitled “CC-CPHDâ€
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: needed clarification which development project this
ordinance pertained to. Intimated that the condition of Barnegat can’t attract
businesses, apartments do not improve this situation.
Ray Leszczak – 116 Redwood Drive: needed clarification which development project
this ordinance pertained to.
Caroline Pristera – 30 Tara Lane: will a signal be placed there, that intersection is very
dangerous. Admin: this is north of that intersection, no traffic light just a traffic study is
required.
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: No Bille: Yes Morano: No
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
9. New Business
Approval of the minutes for the Regular Township Committee meeting of November
17, 2014.
Motion to approve minutes: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Abstain Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
10. Formal Action Agenda
Resolution 2014-468
Resolution authorizing payment of Bill List in the amount of $3,869,459.87
Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Abstain Bille: Yes Morano: Abstain
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-469
Resolution canceling Grant Balances from 2014
Motion to Adopt Resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-470
Resolution authorizing transfers within the 2014 Municipal Budget, Water Sewer Utility
Fund
Motion to Adopt Resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-471
Resolution requesting approval of items of Revenue and Appropriation for a Chapter
159 for 2014 NJDOT State Aid, Harpoon Drive Reconstruction in the amount of
$175,000
Motion to Adopt Resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-472
Resolution requesting approval of items of Revenue and Appropriation for a Chapter
159 for 2014 NJDOT State Aid, Bike Path Extension Project in the amount of $185,000
Motion to Adopt Resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-473
Resolution requesting approval of items of Revenue and Appropriation for a Chapter
159 for 2014 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over from 8/15/2014 to 9/1/2014 in the amount
of $5,000
Motion to Adopt Resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Resolution 2014-474
Resolution requesting approval of items of Revenue and Appropriation for a Chapter
159 for 2014 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday Crackdown in the
amount of $7,500
Motion to Adopt Resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
11. Consent Agenda:
The below listed items are considered to be routine by the Township of Barnegat and
will be enacted by one motion. There will be no formal discussion of these items. If
discussion is desired, this item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be
considered separately.
Approval of James Jackson as Firefighter for the Barnegat Volunteer Fire Department
Approval for Jog with Jake, Fun Run for Autism at the Municipal Dock on Saturday
May 16, 2015
Approval for Barnegat Township Education Foundation to hold on-premise 50/50 raffle
on January 10, 2015
Approval for Turnkey Enterprises to renew license for clothing donation bins at the
following locations for 2015: 99 Route 72, 499 Barnegat Boulevard North, 104 Burr
Street, and 128 Barnegat Boulevard South
Approval for American Recycling Technologies, Inc. to renew license for clothing
donation bin located at 21 S. Main Street
Resolution 2014-475
Resolution authorizing the Township of Barnegat to enter into a Cooperative Pricing
Agreement with other contracting units
Resolution 2014-476
Resolution authorizing the Clerk to advertise for bids for Well #4 Emergency Generator
through the NJ Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program
Resolution 2014-477
Resolution authorizing the Administrator to sign agreement for the Municipal Alliance
(MAC) Grant for the 2015/2016 fiscal year
Resolution 2014-478
Resolution approving Payment Request #1 to Johnson Baran for FY2013 Settlers
Landing East Roadway Improvements in the amount of $31,073.84
Resolution 2014-479
Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.26 Lot 1.01,
also known as 45 Lexington Boulevard
Resolution 2014-480
Resolution authorizing a credit to a water/sewer account located at 162 Sandpiper
Road
Resolution 2014-481
Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund payment erroneously paid Block
93.29 Lot 12, also known as 3 Bear Island Drive
Resolution 2014-482
Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment to Block 144.01 Lot
27.01, Whispering Hills Phase 2
Resolution 2014-483
Resolutions awarding a 2015 contract to Reed & Perrine for the supply and delivery of
Lime for the Water & Sewer Utility in the amount of $26,676.00
Resolution 2014-484
Resolution awarding a 2015 contract to Miracle Chemical for the delivery of Sodium
Hypochlorite for the Water & Sewer Utility in the amount of $5,950.00
Resolution 2014-485
Resolution authorizing and approving an amendment to the shared services
agreement for Tax Collection Services with the Borough of Point Pleasant
Resolution 2014-486
Resolution proclaiming the month of December 2014 as 3-D, National Drunk and
Drugged Driving Prevention Month
Resolution 2014-487
Resolution supporting the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2014 Year End Holiday
Crackdown program
Resolution 2014-488
Resolution proclaiming the month of January 2015 as Radon Action Month
Resolution 2014-489
Resolution changing the custodian of the Municipal Clerk’s Department Petty Cash to
Michele Rivers
Resolution 2014-490
Resolution authorizing a separation agreement with Sharon L. Auer, Municipal Clerk
Resolution 2014-491
Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 4×4 utility vehicles under State Contract
A83558 T2101 for the Water & Sewer Department at a cost of $37,830.69 each
Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
Added to agenda:
Resolution 2014-492
Resolution authorizing the Municipal Clerk to advertise for the receipt of bids for
Emergency Medical Service Response and Transportation Services
Motion to Adopt Resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes
Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes
12. Motion to Adjourn: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes were formally approved by the Barnegat
Township Committee:
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Municipal Clerk