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BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

OCEAN COUNTY

900 WEST BAY AVENUE

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

March 10, 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 of Barnegat Bay Assembly of God

4. Salute to the Flag

Presentation by Southern Ocean Medical Center on Paint the Town Pink program

Resolution 2014-108 *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: L. Morano

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

5. Mayor’s Report

Landlord/Tenant Ordinance

On the agenda this evening for second reading and final passage is the much

discussed Landlord/Tenant ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is to enhance

the ability of the township to regulate the growing rental community. The vast

majority of landlords in Barnegat are responsible property owners who select their

tenants wisely. This ordinance will not impact landlords who care for and take pride

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in maintaining their property along with selecting their tenants very carefully.

Unfortunately, a small number of landlords in Barnegat are irresponsible and as a

result, this ordinance is needed to address the problems they create from their lack

of due diligence and adequate oversight.

Much debate has surrounded this ordinance, especially the part regarding whether

a landlord or the township has the ability to deny housing based on a past criminal

record. In my professional opinion, the answer is “NO” we as the township cannot

deny housing to a potential tenant based on a past criminal record. And to prove

that point, I would like to ask all of you to consider the following … If a municipality

could legally deny housing to individuals with a past criminal record, then EVERY

town in New Jersey would have a law in place preventing people with past criminal

records from renting property in their town … the reason why towns do not have that

law is because that is discrimination and that is simply against the law. Regardless

of what you think, you cannot legally deny housing based solely on a criminal past!

From a township perspective, background checks prior to the rental adds no value

to the process and would promote discriminatory housing practices which the courts

would look unfavorable upon as discrimination in any form is against the law. This

ordinance tonight represents a first step with regulating the rental community and I

am confident that this revised ordinance will achieve the desired goal of improving

the living condition of rental properties in Barnegat along with having a positive

impact on restoring the quality of life in certain neighborhoods in Barnegat.

The practice of law is dynamic and ever changing and as a result, there is no single

law that is perfect or can take into account every possible scenario or situation. In

this case, this ordinance establishes a strong foundation so that the township can

move forward with the enhanced oversight of the rental community. In the future, if

the township discovers existing federal or state law that can improve the ordinance,

changes will be made in order to strengthen the Landlord/Tenant ordinance.

Edwards School — Downtown

The township had an opportunity to meet with select members of the school board

to discuss the future of the Edwards School. Currently, the township is in the

process of exploring options for the productive future use of the school. The

Edwards School reflects an important part of Barnegat’s past and steps must be

taken to preserve this historic building. In the near future, the township will make a

presentation to the Board of Education regarding various options for the future

beneficial use of the building. The township wants to work closely with the school

board so that together we can come up with a practical solution to the Edwards

School. In my opinion, this partnership between the township and the school is vital

to the future economic viability of the downtown and I look forward to working with

the Board on this important issue.

Hiring of Replacement Police Officers

While Deputy Mayor Marty Lisella will discuss the resolutions dealing with the

replacement police hires in detail, I do want to take an opportunity to tell a brief, but

an important story about the Barnegat Police Department. On my way home from

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Town Hall a couple of weeks ago, there on West Bay Avenue, parked on the side of

the road was a Barnegat Police officer changing a flat tire on the car of a motorist

needing assistance. To me, that simple but important gesture of helping a resident

in need is remarkable and clearly demonstrates the commitment of Barnegat Police

to our community.

That officer’s’ action of fixing a flat tire for a motorist, in the snow, had a tremendous

impact on me and frankly, made me proud of the department. We are indeed

fortunate to have caring and dedicated police officers employed by the township. It

will be my pleasure tonight to support the hiring of two (2) replacement police

officers for the Barnegat Police Department. There is NO question in my mind that

the Barnegat Police Department is a professional law enforcement agency and

deserving of these two (2) highly qualified replacement officers. Congratulations to

Barnegat Police for their outstanding work and best of luck to the two (2)

replacement officers … And to Chief Drexler, please keep up the impressive work.

6. Committee Reports

M. Lisella

Barnegat Police Department

On the agenda this evening are resolutions to hire two (2) replacement police

officers. In order to understand why this township has a pressing need to hire these

replacement officers, allow me an opportunity to briefly discuss staffing levels in the

Barnegat Police Department.

1. The maximum strength of the Barnegat Police Department was 47 sworn police

officers back in late 2006. Since 2006, I think we can all agree that Barnegat has

experienced considerable growth during the almost EIGHT years.

2. Between 2006 and 2009, Barnegat was successful with maintaining adequate

police staffing levels since departing officers were replaced.

3. Starting in 2010, as a result of budgetary constraints from a major recession and

a down turn in the real estate market, the township did not replace any officers who

left the department. The result was a drastic decrease in the number of sworn

officer and by the spring of 2013, Barnegat Police were down to 41 sworn officers.

4. The alarming decrease in the Barnegat Police ranks convinced the majority of the

Township Committee of the urgent need to replace retiring officers. Authorization

was given for Barnegat Police to commence with the recruitment process and in the

summer of 2013, over 250 candidates applied to become a Barnegat Police officer.

5. The rigorous testing process mandated by both state and national accreditation

produced a list of highly qualified candidates. This past October, the township hired

two (2) replacement officers which increased staffing to 43 sworn officers. However,

be mindful that between the police academy and Barnegat Police field training

program, these officers will not be incorporated into patrol until late 2014.

6. With a planned retirement of a detective in 2014, Barnegat Police will be reduced

to 42 sworn officers. Taking into account the amount of time necessary for an officer

to graduate the police academy and to successfully pass the Barnegat Police field

training program, the two (2) replacement officers hired this evening will not be on

the road until the first quarter of 2015!

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While there is much history behind police staffing levels in Barnegat, the issue at

hand is rather straight forward. If you are comfortable with police staffing levels that

are comparable to at least 10 years ago when the township was smaller and had no

high school, then respond accordingly. However, considering the growth of the

community, the establishment of a high school along with drastic increases in

computer related and drug crimes, the majority of the committee felt strongly

justified in hiring these 2 individuals so that Barnegat Police can continue providing

the deserving community with award winning law enforcement work along with

maintaining an acceptable level of safety for it’s officers.

As elected leaders of this community, we have both a legal and moral obligation to

provide required resources to the township workforce so that they can perform their

jobs effectively and safely. As a former Army MP, I understand and appreciate the

dangers faced on a daily basis by our officers and I would strongly urge this

committee tonight to approve these two (2) replacement officers. You cannot

constantly preach the need to enhance policing of Barnegat but yet at every

opportunity deny the police department the very resources required by them to

efficiently and safely respond to the needs of a growing community.

Barnegat was recently recognized as one of the fifty safest communities in New

Jersey. That distinction was a result of the impressive and hard work of the

Barnegat Police Department. Clearly, Barnegat Police has demonstrated they are

capable of doing more with less. But there comes a time when resources are

necessary in order to continue with effective law enforcement work. In times of

trouble, we never hesitate to call upon Barnegat Police for assistance. Now it is time

for this committee to stand united and support the police by approving these

replacement hires this evening!

A couple of side notes regarding Barnegat Police … Outside Town Hall this evening

is a US military vehicle that Barnegat received from the federal government. This

vehicle is a high water vehicle and can be used for rescue operations along the bay

front during storms. One lesson we learned from Hurricane Sandy is that we do not

want our front line, first responder vehicles in salt water. In total, Barnegat received

four (4) Humvee types of vehicles and two (2) personnel carrier trucks. Instrumental

with securing over $200,000 in donated military equipment to Barnegat is Officer

Alex Hoffman. Officer Hoffman spent much of his own time navigating the federal

bureaucracy to obtain these vehicles to be used in emergency operations. I would

like to acknowledge the effort of Office Hoffman this evening and thank him for his

dedication to Barnegat, Great job officer Hoffman.

Finally, one (1) officer who could not be here tonight is Officer Eddie Hayes. Officer

Hayes broke his ankle responding to a first aid call during the recent snow storm.

We all wish Officer Hayes a speedy recovery.

Al Bille

Age Restricted Housing Project

On tonight’s agenda is a resolution that reflects the commencement of a process to

locate an AGE restricted affordable housing project in Barnegat. While many details

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still need to be finalized, some basic information on the proposed project is as

follows:

1. The proposed site is located on the west side of route 9 between Georgetown

Boulevard and the Stafford Township line. This particular site has been on the

market for many years.

2. This will be an AGE restricted project (NO families) consisting of 70 units, which

will consist of one or two bedroom rental units.

3. The project will be financed through the state with Hurricane Sandy funding that

is available to assist with providing low or moderate income housing opportunities

for individuals adversely impacted by the storm.

4. If this project is selected by the state, then Barnegat will benefit financially as a

result of reducing school aged or family housing, increased ratables and related

enhanced tax collections and improvements to municipal recreation facilities and

programs.

5. The developers included in this project are KHOV and Kokes Brothers. The

proposal consists of centralizing the age restricted affordable housing obligation

resulting from the Fifth Avenue tract along with Lighthouse Village and locating it in

one building on route 9. This site is much more appropriate since public

transportation is readily available and commercial establishments are within walking

distance.

Again, this resolution of “need” reflects the first step in a lengthy process in which

Barnegat will compete with other communities in an attempt to secure AGE

restricted affordable housing rental units, for which there is a significant and growing

need for in Barnegat. It reflects a concept proposed by the two (2) developers and

the project would be subject to all necessary local permits and approvals.

Police Replacement Officers

Deputy Mayor Lisella did an excellent job in providing a compelling justification for

the urgent need to hire these two (2) REPLACEMENT police officers this evening.

Keeping Barnegat safe is a top priority and we must provide the required resources

so that Barnegat Police can effectively respond to the needs of the growing

community along with providing adequate safety for its officers. We are all proud of

the performance of Barnegat Police … Chief Drexler; please keep up the

outstanding work.

L. Morano

Our Police Department is probably number one in Ocean County in what they do.

My biggest concern is if we checked our budget. Any young person deserves the

position, I am very proud of them. Can we afford the police officers, motorcycles

and training? I would like all five of us to discuss this together with the Chief of

Police to be sure we can afford it. This is business, not personal; you are doing a

great job. I had an enjoyable time at the Fire Department’s Fish Fry Friday night.

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E. Taylor

Just a few comments this evening; due to the fact that the Township Committee has

voted to reduce meetings to once per month, I would like to propose extending the

public portion time from five minutes to eight minutes. It seems that this Township

Committee is moving backwards, not forward, we keep spending money on the

backs of the taxpayers. Last year we had a budget which saw an increase of two

cents. I am afraid that with the winter we have had, which has resulted in a

tremendous amount of overtime, and the hiring of numerous employees within the

past six months, our budget this year will break many of our residents. Therefore, I

am asking this committee to support my motion that will put a freeze on the hiring of

all employees, until we see a preliminary budget. In order to limit any increase in

taxes for our residents. Second by Len Morano.

(Discussion of motion)

Admin: In respect to hiring full time township employees; back in late 2009 the

Township realized as a result of the economic downturn, and the decrease in

ratables throughout the Township, we were facing a financial crisis. In response the

Township did NOT hire ANY full time employees between December 2009 and April

2013. The first person hired was Administrative Assistant for the Township Clerk’s

Office. And in October 2013, we hired two police officers to supplement the force

which was reduced down to 41 sworn officers from a high of 47 in late 2006. As the

Mayor and Deputy Mayor clearly indicated, since 2006 this township has

experienced a fair amount of growth throughout the community. In addition; the

amount of technology or computer crimes and drug related incidents have

drastically increased throughout the Township. Despite the diminished ranks of the

Police, they have been very proactive in responding to the needs of the community

in attempting to stem the flow of drugs in Barnegat. Barnegat Police Department

currently has five detectives; two are assigned exclusively to narcotics and drug

situations. The detective department was larger in the late 90’s than it is today. In

addition we are promoting one of the patrol officers to detective, this officer has

been temporarily assigned for two years, and has lead the department in arrests,

and been instrumental along with his partner in reducing and addressing the crime

issue that is not only plaguing Barnegat, but the County and State in general.

However, this individual will be promoted at no cost to the Township; this

administration several years ago negotiated out of the police contract any pay

differential for detective. As the mayor any deputy mayor has stated; the police

department has done more with less resources. However, you reach a point of

critical mass, when the safety of the officers, and their ability to respond is

jeopardized as a result of reduced resources, the question is can we afford? But

can we afford not to hire more police officers?

E. Taylor: All I am asking is that we look at the preliminary budget, before we make

any hiring decisions.

M. Lisella: if we do not have safety in the town people will leave quickly.

S. McCabe: I know that two of our detectives were very busy last week; we lost

someone to drugs, which resulted in an arrest in Atlantic City. We are facing a tight

timeline with the academy also. These officers won’t be active until 2015, we are

not adding to a force that is full, we are replacing retirees. These officers will be

coming in at a lower pay scale.

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Roll call: E. Taylor: Yes A. Bille: No L. Morano: Yes

M. Lisella: No S. McCabe: No

7. Administrator’s Report

A report on the Ash-Britt contract: In respect to hurricane Sandy; the Township of

Barnegat entered into a shred service agreement with Ocean County for debris

removal. There was much press about the improper use of Ash-Britt, with respect

to procurement regulations. Much debate surrounded whether the State of New

Jersey followed proper procedures with regard to emergency purchasing, with

respect of securing the services of Ash-Britt. The Office of Inspector General

reviewed all records pertaining to the use of Ash-Britt on the state, county and local

level. It has determined that the state of New Jersey has complied with all Federal

and State procurement regulations surrounding emergency contracts for the use of

Ash-Britt to remove debris as a result of hurricane Sandy. In addition it stated that

any local municipality’s use of the contract during the emergency period November

4, 2012 through January 23, 2013 would meet state and federal guidelines and

standards. Our records indicate Ash-Britt was last in Barnegat assisting with debris

removal on January 3, 2013. In essence the State of New Jersey, County of

Ocean and the Township of Barnegat utilized Ash-Britt in accordance with

emergency purchase regulations as established by both the Federal Government

and the State of New Jersey. Thank you to the members of the governing

body that supported contracting and entering into a shared services agreement with

Ash-Britt. As indicated at the last Township meeting, the cost of winter operations is

mounting; salting and plowing will have an adverse impact on our budget when

winter weather conditions are present. The state has recognized this impact on

municipalities, and is allowing a one year exemptions from the cap law for any and

all costs associated with winter operations above and beyond the normal. As a

result we will take advantage of that exemption, as our snow removal costs are

approaching $300,000. Our water and sewer personnel assisted with a significant

water main break near the Brighton and Pinewood Estates Mobile Home parks last

week. Reviewed items on this agenda with respect to explaining in detail

resolutions and ordinances.

Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: L. Morano

Anita Dundera – 5 Montauk Place: I have worked with many police departments

around the state. We have started an amazing neighborhood watch in our

community, with help and many thanks to our police department.

Joe Marty – 1 Sable Court: I co-chair the neighborhood watch, and I would like to

thank the police department tonight. Office Steins has been involved with any

meetings, and has supported us very well. The person that had wreaked havoc in

our neighborhood has been apprehended, and we are very grateful for that.

Barnegat is growing, as will continue to grow, crime and criminals never take a

holiday, and the police department needs to grow with that pace. This is based on

facts, not emotion.

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Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: I support hiring these police officers; we are

replacing retired personnel, and may keep overtime down in the future. Questioned

resolution on the age-restricted units. Admin. Explained PILOT agreement

mandated by the State of New Jersey. This formula will allow our tax collection to

increase.

Tom Pappas – 149 Vivas Drive: Thank you to the police department personnel. Are

we able to use this list over a period of time, or do we need to have another testing?

Chief: it is a three-stage testing process; the final list is good for two years, with an

option to extend to three. TP: it seems we are spending more to save a little on the

Turf Field. Admin: an initial fee was instituted, and the scope of work was increased

causing the increase in costs, other facilities have paid $1.2 million for what we are

achieving.

Jean Gurkas – 200 Rahway Road: I would like to discuss the Edwards School

property; I know there are older schools still in use. Mayor: The property is owned

by the Board of Education, and I advise you to question them on insurances. JG:

parking spaces at Town Hall are decreasing, with trailers to house offices; it is time

to look into a new location for Town Hall.

Frank Pecci – 11 Hemlock Drive: in reference to the age-restricted rental units;

there needs to be some type of inspections performed between residents to keep

this property maintained properly.

Ed Brennan – 10 Windy Reef Court: What is the status of the appointments to the

Senior Advisory Group? Mayor: provide the information to the Clerk for committee

approval.

Marianne Clemente – 565 E. Bay Avenue: I am concerned about the committee not

working together. Doesn’t it make sense to talk about the agenda to answer any

questions, maybe re-institute a workshop meeting?

Motion to close Public comment: A. Bille Second: L. Morano

8. Old Business

Ordinance 2014-01 (Second Reading)

An Ordinance establishing certain salaries of certain officers and employees and

repealing any and all other ordinances inconsistent herewith

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: L. Morano

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

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Ordinance 2014-02 (Second Reading)

An Ordinance updating the Sewer Rules and Regulations

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 2014-03 (Second Reading)

An Ordinance updating the Water Rules and Regulations

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 2014-06 (Second Reading)

An Ordinance adding a new Chapter 5 to be entitled “Cable Television:

Programming Policies and Procedures for Government Access Channel”

Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: L. Morano

Motion to close Public Comment: A. Bille Second: L. Morano

Motion to adopt ordinance: M. Lisella Second: L. Morano

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

Ordinance 2014-07 (Second Reading)

An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 71 Article IV entitled “Snow

Emergencies” to add a 71.22A for procedures to reimburse residents for damage to

mailboxes due to snow removal operations

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

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Ordinance 2014-08 (Second Reading)

An Ordinance rescinding Ordinance 1996-15 which erroneously vacated all right

title and interest of the Township in an unimproved Right-Of-Way

Motion to open Public Comment: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella

Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: What is the status of the payment of tax payments

for these properties? Attorney: they will not change if they have clear title to the

property. JT: I don’t want to see my money, or the residents’, going to pay for this.

Attorney: Walters will get nothing from this Ordinance; the Township is getting it in

Natural Lands Trust with deed restrictions, preserved for conservation purposes.

Marianne Clemente – 565 E. Bay Avenue: is this part of the Ocean Acres

conservation zone? Admin: No.

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 2014-09 (Second Reading)

An Ordinance amending Chapter 63-B entitled “Rental Properties” of the Township

General Code of the Township of Barnegat

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: No Bille: Yes Morano: No

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

9. New Business

Approval of the minutes for the February 18, 2014 Regular Meeting

Motion to approve minutes: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

10. Formal Action Agenda

Resolution 2014-109

Resolution authorizing payment of Bill List in the amount of $1,105,483.42

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Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

Resolution 2014-110

Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for the Current Fund

Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

Resolution 2014-111

Resolution authorizing emergency temporary appropriations for the Water/Sewer

Fund

Motion to adopt resolution: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes Bille: Yes Morano: Yes

Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

Resolution 2014-112

Resolution amending Bill List 2014-057 and 2014-057A for a net increase in the

amount of $1,766.26

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 for an On-Premise 50/50 to be held on April 3, 4, 5 and 6, 2014 for the

Barnegat High School PTA

Approval for the Annual National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s New Jersey Metro

Chapter “Coast to Coast” Bike MS Ride on Saturday, May 17, 2014

Approval of Brooke Amsterdam, Evan McDermott, Leona McGuire, Samantha Birty

and Michael Tomasello as Volunteer Fire Fighters for the Pinewood Estates Fire

Department

Approval of Nicholas Altmeyer and Kevin Gaughran as Volunteer Fire Fighters for

the Barnegat Fire Department

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Approval of Charitable Clothing Bin from Turnkey Enterprises, LLC to be placed at

the Lillian M. Dunfee School

Resolution 2014-113

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.26, Lot

14, also known as 27 Aspen Circle

Resolution 2014-114

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.05, Lot

5, also known as 94 Barnegat Boulevard

Resolution 2014-115

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.02, Lot

14, also known as 10 Bayside Avenue

Resolution 2014-116

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.18, Lot

10, also known as 10 Bucks Drive

Resolution 2014-117

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.16 Lot

11 also known as 10 Buxton Court

Resolution 2014-118

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 92.53, Lot 7,

also known as 25 Catalina Avenue

Resolution 2014-119

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.36, Lot

5, also known as 64 Chestnut Way Circle

Resolution 2014-120

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.09, Lot

7, also known as 78 Deer Run Drive, South

Resolution 2014-121

Resolution authorizing a refund based on a successful County Board Judgment Tax

Appeal on Block 116.10, Lot 8, also known as 41 Hickory Circle

Resolution 2014-122

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 110, Lot 12,

also known as 5 Lawrence Avenue and Block 114.20, Lot 17, also known as 17

Schooner Drive

Resolution 2014-123

Resolution authorizing a refund based on a successful County Board Judgment Tax

Appeal on Block 208.07, Lot 12, 8B Opal Court

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Resolution 2014-124

Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund payment for taxes erroneously

paid on Block 116.24, Lot 1, also known as 41 Ravenwood Boulevard

Resolution 2014-125

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.24, Lot

2, also known as 43 Ravenwood Boulevard

Resolution 2014-126

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 95.46, Lot 9,

also known as 55 Rocky Brook Drive

Resolution 2014-127

Resolution authorizing a refund based on a successful County Board Judgment Tax

Appeal on Block 114.50, Lot 39, also known as 8 Teakwood Lane

Resolution 2014-128

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.27, Lot

22, also known as 120 Village Drive

Resolution 2014-129

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.27, Lot

21, also known as 122 Village Drive

Resolution 2014-130

Resolution authorizing a refund of Premium Paid at Tax Sale on Block 172, Lot 19,

also known as 721 West Bay Avenue

Resolution 2014-131

Resolution authorizing a refund based on a successful County Board Judgment Tax

Appeal on Block 161.08, Lot 9.32, also known as 6 Whisper Way

Resolution 2014-132

Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund a payment for Water and Sewer

charges erroneously paid on Block 114.29, Lot 18, also known as 144 Windward

Drive

Resolution 2014-133

Resolution appointing Philip M. Miller as Municipal Court Judge for the period April

1, 2014 through March 31, 2017

Resolution 2014-134

Resolution awarding a contract to USA Bluebook for Odor Neutralizer for the Water

and Sewer Department in the amount of $4,457.57

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Resolution 2014-135

Resolution authorizing the Township Administrator to execute a contract with Impact

Technology, LLC for the Maintenance of the video equipment for the Municipal

Court in the amount of $1,140.00

Resolution 2014-136

Resolution appointing Kyle Cranmer as a Non-Certified Police Officer for the

Barnegat Township Police Department at an annual salary of $43,931.77

Resolution 2014-137

Resolution appointing Anthony Carlo as a Non-Certified Police Officer for the

Barnegat Township Police Department at an annual salary of $43,931.77

Resolution 2014-138

Resolution appointing Patrolman Martinez as a Detective for the Barnegat Township

Police Department at no increase in pay

Resolution 2014-139

Resolution of need for the construction of a seventy (70) unit age restricted rental

housing project on Block 195.03, Lot 12

Resolution 2014-140

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Clerk to advertise for a Request for Proposal

for a Financial Advisor

Resolution 2014-141

Resolution authorizing the Municipal Clerk to advertise for a Part/Time Clerk Typist

for the Clerk’s Office for the purpose of preparing and updating the Master Rental

Properties List

Resolution 2014-142

Resolution authorizing the refund of Escrow Deposits to Patriot’s Cove Urban

Renewal Associates, LLC for the close out of Planning Board Review Escrow and

Site Inspection Escrow

Resolution 2014-143

Resolution authorizing the closing of Escrow Accounts which zero balances at the

end of 2013

Resolution 2014-144

Resolution authorizing the refund of Escrow Deposits to Jennifer Villany due to

project being withdrawn

Resolution 2014-145

Resolution authorizing the refund of Escrow Deposits to 886 West Bay, LLC having

received approval for release

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Resolution 2014-146

Resolution authorizing NJDOT Change Order for the Settlers Landing West

Roadway Improvements decreasing the contract amount by $13,837.75 and

approving Final Payment to S. Brothers in the amount of $38,308.79

Resolution 2014-147

Resolution appointing Dock master Helpers for the Recreation for the summer

season of 2014

Resolution2014-148

Resolution authorizing reimbursement for Recreation Program Classes

Resolution 2014-149

Resolution endorsing the submission of Grant Application to NJ Transit 5310 for

Operating Project Costs for the Barnegat Transportation

Resolution 2014-150

Resolution calling on the Legislature to make permanent the 2% cap on Interest

Arbitration Awards

Resolution 2014-151

Resolution supporting S1846, Delay Increase of Flood Insurance Premiums

Resolution 2014-152

Resolution to authorize the acceptance of, and to require the transfer of, Deeds

from Walters Group to the Township and to the New Jersey Natural Lands Trust, of

Property that is the subject of Ordinance 2014-08

Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella

Roll Call: Taylor: Yes, No; 2014-136, 2014-137, 2014-141 Bille: Yes

Morano: Yes Lisella: Yes McCabe: Yes

12. Motion to Adjourn: A. Bille Second: M. Lisella

I hereby certify that the Barnegat Township Committee has formally approved the

foregoing minutes:

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Municipal Clerk