BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
OCEAN COUNTY
900 WEST BAY AVENUE
BARNEGAT, NJ 08005
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2013, 6:30 PM
- Call to Order
- 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:
- By publication in the required newspapers of the date, time and location of this meeting more than 48 hours in advance.
- By posting advance written notice on the official Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building.
- 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.
- Roll Call of Officials Present:
Committeewoman Taylor – Present
Committeeman Bille – Present
Committeeman Lisella – Present
Deputy Mayor McCabe – Present
Mayor Morano – Present
Invocation by Christopher Ryan Pastor of Safe Harbor
- Salute to the flag
Presentation of certificates to Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Company for their heroic efforts on March 19th 2013, Frank Gadot, Peter Toth, Scott Docherty, Bob Lilley, Andrew Kantenwein, James Hammer, Matthew Lynch.
Resolution 2013-255 **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 Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
- Mayor’s Report
Thank you to the American Legion and VFW for the Memorial Day ceremonies conducted. Congratulations to Eagle Scout recipients from our town. Gave an update on the process of cleaning up Barnegat with the assistance of our Code Enforcement Office. Concerts at the Dock have begun and want to invite you all to join us every Saturday night, then starting in July they will be held every Sunday night also.
- Committee Reports
Al Bille – I attended the memorial service at Gazebo Park and then the parade to celebrate Memorial Day. Also, I attended the very nicely done scholarship program at the high school. Bottom Dollar foods seems to be a good fit for the grocery store property currently available. Update on the Buy in Barnegat program, by residents using this program they saved roughly $10,000 in discounts, a survey was sent to merchants to improve the program. The old Sweet Jenny’s property (Route 9), we have an interested party, Denny’s Family Restaurant. Report read and made a part of these minutes.
S. McCabe – I am pleased to announce that the Walters Group will be responsible for the cost of constructing the sidewalk near the American Legion building, while the Township will be responsible for obtaining construction permits. Since Walters will already be constructing the sidewalk at their property, the affordable housing units on Route 9, they will extend it an additional 200’ to accommodate this work. Substantial work needs to be completed in 2013 in order to maintain our Town Center designation. Township Services: special emergency appropriation needed for the continued effort associated with the Township’s initial Plan Endorsement. It is essential that this work be fully and properly funded to protect the Township’s investment in this comprehensive planning process. This Plan endorsement places the community in a strong position to promote smart growth whether residential or commercial. Township Committee meeting protocol: it is important that the rules of public meetings be applied and enforced. With this fair and equal allocation of time all members of the public will be entitled to a respectful and deserving period of time before the Township Committee. Report read and made a part of these minutes.
M. Lisella – I would like extend my sincere appreciation to the VFW and the American legion for supporting the Memorial Day services and parade, it is very important to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by some so that all can enjoy the freedoms we have today. I also had the privilege of attending the annual scholarship at the high school. I experienced the joy of seeing so many deserving students receive scholarships to help offset the cost of higher education. Report read and made a part of these minutes.
E. Taylor – Robin Hood Foundation: applications for financial assistance to help victims of Hurricane Sandy are now available on our website and in the Municipal Clerk’s Office. State Financial Assistance: the State recently announced two new programs that furnish grants for primary home reconstruction. Municipal website: the Township has rolled out its new and improved municipal website; this is a work in progress as we continue to expand upon the information readily available at the website. Report read and made a part of these minutes.
- Administrator’s Report
I urge any and all residents who think they qualify for the prior mentioned grant programs to apply now, they are time sensitive. With regards to the Municipal Dock: work is proceeding, and we are very pleased with how the work is being completed between the Public Works Personnel and the contractors, it is built to last. Administrator explained ordinances and resolutions on this agenda with detail.
Motion to open Public Comment: E. Taylor Second: A. Bille
All are in favor
Frank Pecci – 11 Hemlock Dr: clarified what he mentioned at the previous meeting. On this agenda, I would like to see a budget; we are bonding for items to make our budget look good. The bonding for paving of streets; aren’t the residents of Taylor Lane due for an improvement?
Marianne Clemente – 565 E. Bay Ave: I also would like to see a budget. Admin: the Township is currently working on finalizing with the auditor this week.
Alice Heinz, Frank Gambino & Dave Giannitis of Mirage: presented donation for dock in the amount of $500.00 for a bench.
Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: my activity with the Food pantry; the residents of Mirage are our biggest supporters through the town. Resolution 2013-274 how much is engineering fees? Admin: none. JT: only 15% should go towards fees. Bond Ordinances should be posted in public view, so we know what they are intended for. Affordable Housing PILOT program how will you figure the taxes for this to cover the cost of the students into our schools. Admin: We do not collect taxes it is a PILOT (Payment In Lieu Of Taxes) based on the revenue generated.
Vince Green – 89 Sandpiper Road: we were promised a basin to be cleaned, it has not been done. Admin: Public Works has been notified of the maintenance needed. I do not agree that the Buy in Barnegat program is successful.
Ray Leszczak – 116 Redwood Drive: Last meeting I mentioned about “fracking” for natural gas would be quite a hazard for our state. Towns have lost their water supplies to the chemicals derived from this process. This town could become a ghost town if this is allowed. SM: what position do you think the town holds if the Governor has already vetoed this process in the state? RL: I am looking for more of a public voice to ban this.
Mike Howard – 22 Birdsall St: the cones and the bridges? Admin: we are waiting on a response from the County. MH: The trees on E. Bay? Admin: they will be planted. MH: the ambulance we are bonding for, wasn’t it wrecked? Admin: that was the command vehicle; the ordinance is for an ambulance.
Toni Carrea – Old Brookville Road: thank you for the work you did at Johnson’s Pit. What is happening on West Bay Avenue? Utility poles are marked? Mayor: I believe they are installing new poles to make the wires higher. W. Bay Avenue end; the water is ponding there since the construction of the new configured intersection at Route 72.
Gordon Sangree – 498 N. Main St: dental office on Route 9, I wanted to expand my parking lot, the Planning Board requested that I improve the curbing and paving at the frontage of my properties. In between those two is an 80’ section owned by the Township. The improvements are required to connect these sections. My property will not be developed at the frontage of Route 9. There is no pedestrian traffic on that side of the roadway, and south of me will not be developed since it is wetlands. SM: I would like to advise the committee that the NJDOT has instructed the doctor that he needs to install sidewalk and curbing with appropriate drainage. This request will include the 80’ section owned by the Township. You want the township to put in their section. Or put a nominal fee into the pedestrian fund and have the township take care of it entirely? I present to the committee that we would need to discuss this and take this matter under advisement. We will have an answer at our next committee meeting.
Matt Robidoux – 108 Ravenwood Blvd: addressing Len: you are doing a great job as Mayor. I checked my Nixle and saw that the sirens last week were about the test at the nuclear plant. The township website is very nice. When will the TV channel be available? Admin: once we get the website in order, we will address the local access channel.
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
All are in favor
- New Business:
- Old Business:
Ordinance 2013-6 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance providing for various general improvements and other related expenses in and for the Township of Barnegat and appropriating $720,000 therefore, and providing for the issuance of $684,000 bonds or notes
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: If you have to bond to buy carpet for the courtroom that is not running my taxes properly I recommend that you take it off.
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: M. Lisella Second: S. McCabe
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
Ordinance 2013-8 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance providing for various Water/Sewer Improvements and other related expenses in and for the Township of Barnegat and appropriating $680,000 therefore, and providing for the issuance of $680,000 in bonds or notes to finance the same
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: E. Taylor
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: S. McCabe
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
Ordinance 2013-10 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 66 entitled “Streets and Sidewalks” to clarify the road opening ordinance for inspection fees
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: E. Taylor
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: E. Taylor
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
Ordinance 2013-11 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance amending and Supplementing “Recreation Program Fees” and to include two (2) new fees to supplement Chapter 44A of the General Code
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: E. Taylor
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
Ordinance 2013-12 (Second Reading)
An Ordinance providing for a special Emergency Appropriation of $185,000 for the engagement of Special Consultants for the preparation of a Master Plan
Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: S. McCabe
Motion to adopt ordinance: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
Approval of minutes for May 20, 2013 Regular Township Committee Meeting,
Motion to approve minutes: M. Lisella Second: E. Taylor
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: No Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
- Formal Action Agenda
Resolution 2013-256
Resolution authorizing payment of Bill List in the amount of $1,583,556.16
Motion to adopt resolution: E. Taylor Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
Resolution 2013-257
Resolution authorizing an Emergency Appropriation for the Current Fund
Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: E. Taylor
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
Resolution 2013-258
Resolution authorizing an Emergency Appropriation for the Water/Sewer Fund
Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
- 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 Social Affair permit for The American legion to hold Clam Bake event on Saturday August 31, 2013, rain date of Sunday September 1, 2013
Approval for Italian & American Social Club of Heritage Point to hold On-Premise 50/50 at their regular monthly meetings August 2013 – June 2014
Resolution 2013-259
Resolution authorizing the Treasurer to refund credit to Tax Collectors account Block 95.24 Lot 21, also known as 9 Deer Lake Court
Resolution 2013-260
Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 256, Lot 12, also known as 653 East Bay Avenue
Resolution 2013-261
Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.26, Lot 113, also known as 21 Lexington Blvd
Resolution 2013-262
Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.40, Lot 8, also known as 4 Musket Avenue
Resolution 2013-263
Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.28, Lot 10.01, also known as 26 Ravenwood Boulevard
Resolution 2013-264
Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 251, Lot 15.01, also known as 24 Water Street
Resolution 2013-265
Resolution authorizing payment #2 to Highway Safety Systems in the amount of $34,706.70 for Municipal Dock Repairs contract #1
Resolution 2013-266
Resolution authorizing the execution of shared service agreement with County of Ocean Police Services Ocean County Gang, Gun and Narcotics Task Force “SOG”
Resolution 2013-267
Resolution authorizing the annual subscription to Revelstone Compass Performance Management Platform
Resolution 2013-268
Resolution providing for the financing of a special emergency appropriation in the amount of $185,000.00
Resolution 2013-269
Resolution reappointing Sharon L. Auer as Acting Municipal Clerk
Resolution 2013-270
Resolution appointing members to the Historic Preservation Committee
Resolution 2013-271
Resolution appointing members to the Economic Development Committee
Resolution 2013-272
Resolution authorizing the renewal of liquor licenses for the 2013/2014 year
Resolution 2013-273
Resolution authorizing reimbursement for cancellation of recreation class
Resolution 2013-274
Resolution authorizing the award of a contract for the resurfacing of Hillside Avenue to Earle Asphalt Company in the amount of $162,913.13
Resolution 2013-275
Resolution authorizing the award of a contract for the resurfacing of streets in Settlers Landing West to S. Brother, Inc., in the amount of $287,206.37
Resolution 2013-276
Resolution authorizing the Township to submit a Pre-Letter of Intent to the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust Financing Program for Clean Water and Drinking Water Hurricane Sandy related
Resolution 2013-277
Resolution authorizing the execution of a professional service contract with Adams, Rehmann and Heggan for construction management and project administration for the reconstruction of the storm damaged municipal dock facility
Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella
Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Lisella: Yes
McCabe: Yes Morano: Yes
- Motion to Adjourn: E. Taylor Second: A. Bille
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