BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

OCEAN COUNTY

900 WEST BAY AVENUE

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005

 

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

December 3, 2012, 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.

 

ANNOUNCEMENT: At this time we ask everyone to please turn all cell phones or pagers to either OFF or VIBRATE.

 

3. Roll Call of Officials Present:

Committeeman Lisella – Present

Committeeman Morano – Present

Committeeman Melchiondo – Present

Deputy Mayor Bille – Absent

Mayor Cirulli – Present

 

Invocation by Reverend Richard I. Bell, Pastor Mt. Zion Baptist Church

 

4. Salute to the flag

 

Presentation by the Barnegat Chamber of Commerce to Barnegat PBA, Barnegat Fire Company, Pinewood Estates Fire Company, Barnegat First Aid and the Barnegat Food Pantry

 

Resolution 2012-575A **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: J. Melchiondo Second: L. Morano

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

 

5. Mayor’s Report

Read and made a part of these minutes

 

6. Committee Reports

 

M. Lisella – Once again I would like to thank township personnel for clean up efforts. Issue of property storing automobiles improperly, and would like to get this handled properly.

 

L. Morano – Town Hall lit by Santa this weekend, and hundreds of kids at firehouse party, Thank you to keeping this tradition going.

 

J. Melchiondo – The Chamber of Commerce continually supports many organizations in the township. We have not forgotten about super storm Sandy and those affected, we have opened a distribution center for those in need with donations received from many people including other states.

 

7. Administrator’s Report

Gave report on financial impact and personnel efforts with the aftermath of super storm Sandy. FEMA certified debris removal company has been operating in the township to assist us; the cost of this clean up will be very significant. In light of FEMA reimbursements, on a short term basis ratables will take a hit, decrease on a local level, but the County has estimated that $30-35 billion in ratables were adversely impacted by this storm. In order to absorb that decrease the County tax rate will go up next year unless extraordinary financial measures are forthcoming from the state. The Township needs to increase some equipment, especially generators, in the event this or a more devastating storm occurs in order to maintain business. Explained items on this agenda.

 

Motion to open Public Comment: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

All are in favor

 

Larry Cataldo – 9 Village Drive: The extreme costs associated with Menk and builders. This town needs a grocery store, Walters is not going to care since he is getting paid rent for the next seven years.

J. Dasti – explained the litigation process of recouping costs associated with the Menk inspections.

 

Toni Carrea -9 Old Brookville Road: I called the DEP, and thank you for taking care of this issue of vehicles stored on the Johnson Pit property.

 

Rose Jackson – 12 Marblehead Place: I am not questioning the need for Quality Medical, but do we usually renew contracts early? Are they giving back to us what we are giving to them? I am unclear on the interpretation of a news article about our reimbursements from FEMA and flood insurance.

 

Jose Inserra – 20 Stillwaters Ct: The senior communities contribute taxes to help the burden of the schools. If the lease of Genuardi’s is valuable it could be sold to another merchant to move in. Family Foods from Staten Island would love to come down here. The community needs to support its own, and not go to neighboring towns for this to work.

 

Marianne Clemente – 565 E. Bay Avenue: On the Genuardi’s closing issue; we need to be pro-active in solving this.

 

Motion to close Public Comment: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

All are in favor

 

8. New Business:

 

Ordinance 2012-27 (First Reading)

Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a portion of Lot 22.01, Block 165 from Burprop, LLC

 

Motion to withdraw ordinance: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

 

Ordinance 2012-28 (First Reading)

An ordinance supplementing Chapter 74 of the Barnegat Township Code entitled “Water/Sewer Utility” adding Article IX entitled “Exemptions from Water/Sewer Utility Fees”

 

Motion to introduce ordinance: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

 

Ordinance 2012-29 (First Reading)

An Ordinance authorizing acceptance from the Mirage Homeowners Association of Open Space properties known and designated at Block 96, Lot 2

 

Motion to withdraw ordinance: L. Morano Second: J. Melchiondo

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

 

Ordinance 2012-30 (First Reading)

An Ordinance amending Ordinance 2011-7 authorizing lease of property owned by the Township of Barnegat, Block 92.110, Lot 2 A/K/A 979 West Bay Avenue to Quality Medical Transport

 

Motion to withdraw ordinance: L. Morano Second: ___

Motion to introduce ordinance: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: No Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

9. Formal Action Agenda

Resolution 2012-576

Resolution authorizing payment of Bill List in the amount of $1,139,685.89

Motion to adopt resolution: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

Resolution 2012-576A

Resolution authorizing appropriation transfer for the Current Fund

Motion to adopt resolution: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

 Resolution 2012-577

Resolution rescinding Resolution 2012-541 which was for the Special Emergency Resolution from the meeting of November 19, 2012

Motion to adopt resolution: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

Resolution 2012-577A

Resolution authorizing a special Emergency Appropriation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-54 to provide funds for response to the extraordinary expenses resulting from damage caused by Super Storm Sandy and further authorizing the issuance of Special Emergency Notes to fund such special Emergency Appropriation

 

Motion to adopt resolution: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes Melchiondo: Yes

Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

10. 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 Carl Garcia at a Volunteer for the Barnegat Township First Aid Squad

 

Approval of an On-Premise 50/50 for the PTO Barnegat High School to be held on January 3, January 12, January 17, February 2, and December 19, 2013

 

Approval of an On-Premise 50/50 for the Barnegat Township Education Foundation, Inc. on January 12, 2013

 

Approval of East Coast Boat Club of NJ for a Garvey Race on Sunday, July 7, 2013

 

Approval of a Special Bingo License for Mirage Homeowners Association for a period of two (2) years from February, 2013 through February, 2015

 

Resolution 2012-578

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale for Block 196.08, Lot 2, also known as 191 Beverly Drive

 

Resolution 2012-579

Resolution authorizing the Building Department to refund payment erroneously paid to the Barnegat Township Board of Education

 

Resolution 2012-580

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale for Block 93.03, Lot 110, also known as 6 Tall Hedge Court

 

Resolution 2012-581

Resolution authorizing the refund of escrow deposits to Mignatti Companies for Heritage Point North, Section 1

 

Resolution 2012-582

Resolution authorizing the refund of escrow deposits to Mignatti Companies for Heritage Point North, Section 2

 

Resolution 2012-583

Resolution authorizing the closing of escrow accounts which have a zero balance

 

Resolution 2012-584

Resolution authorizing the refund of escrow deposits to Mignatti Construction for Heritage Point South PB96-24

 

Resolution 2012-585

Resolution authorizing acceptance of Close-out Documents, release of Performance Bonds and acceptance of Maintenance Guarantees from Forte Builders, LLC for the Bay Avenue Estates Project

 

Resolution 2012-586

Resolution authorizing refund of escrow deposits to Mignatti Construction for Heritage Point South, Section 2 Site and Water/Sewer Inspection fees

 

Resolution 2012-587

Resolution settling the pending litigation with the Menk Corporation

 

Resolution 2012-588

Resolution approving Domestic Water Application for Ocean Acres Phase 6 due to the issuance of an Operating Permit for Well #9 under Permit #WCP090001

 

Resolution 2012-589

Resolution approving Domestic Water Application for Ocean Acres, Phase 7 due to the issuance of an Operating Permit for Well #9 under Permit #WCP090001

 

Resolution 2012-590

Resolution approving Domestic Water Application for Ocean Acres, Phase 10 due to the issuance of an Operating Permit for Well #9 under Permit #WCP090001

Resolution 2012-591

Resolution approving Domestic Water Application for Ocean Acres, Phase 11 due to the issuance of an Operating Permit for Well #9 under Permit #WCP090001

Resolution 2012-592

Resolution approving Domestic Water Application for Ocean Acres, Phase 12 due to the issuance of an Operating Permit for Well #9 under Permit #WCP090001

Resolution 2012-593

Resolution approving Domestic Water Application for Ocean Acres, Phase 15 due to the issuance of an Operating Permit for Well #9 under Permit #WCP090001

Resolution 2012-594

Resolution authorizing the Township of Barnegat to enter into a Lease Agreement with Gunning River Mall, LLC to lease Units at 849 West Bay Avenue to establish a Donation Center for the support of the victims of Super storm Sandy

Resolution 2012-595

Resolution authorizing reimbursement of cancellation of Recreation Classes

Resolution 2012-596

Resolution approving an unpaid medical leave to Donna Delillio in the Planning/Zoning Department

Resolution 2012-597

Resolution approving a Maternity Leave to Christine Tvaroha in the Finance Department

Resolution 2012-598

Resolution adjusting past due interest and penalties due for Shoreline Sand and Gravel and specifically known as Block 92, Lots 15, 16, 18, 18.01, 20, 21, 23, 23.03 and 23.04

Resolution 2012-599

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Clerk to advertise for the receipt of bids for the repaving of Hillside Avenue

Resolution 2012-600

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Clerk to advertise for the receipt of bids for the resurfacing of streets in Settlers Landing West

Resolution 2012-601

Resolution awarding the bid for the Redevelopment of Well No. 3 & Well No. 5 to A.C. Schultes, Inc., 664, S. Evergreen Avenue, Woodbury Heights, NJ in the amount of $48,750.00

Resolution 2012-602

Resolution authorizing the Township Administrator to determine whether certain residences demolished or left uninhabitable by Super Storm Sandy should have an abatement and forgiveness of Sanitary Sewer and Water Charges for a six (6) month term

 

Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Lisella: Yes Morano: Yes, Abstain from 2012-598

Melchiondo: Yes Bille: Absent Cirulli: Yes

 

11. Motion to Adjourn: J. Melchiondo Second: M. Lisella

All are in favor

 

I hereby certify that the foregoing

Minutes were formally approved by

The Barnegat Township Committee:

 

 

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Municipal Clerk