BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE

OCEAN COUNTY

900 WEST BAY AVENUE

BARNEGAT, NJ 08005

 

TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

June 4, 2012, 6:30 PM

  1. Call to Order

 

  1. 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:

    1. By publication in the required newspapers of the date, time and location of this meeting more than 48 hours in advance.
    2. By posting advance written notice on the official Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building.
    3. 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 pages to either OFF or VIBRATE.

 

  1. Roll Call of Officials Present:

Committeeman Lisella – Present

Committeeman Morano – Present

Committeeman Melchiondo – Present

Deputy Mayor Bille – Present

Mayor Cirulli – Present

 

Invocation by Reverend Erik C. Hall, Pastor Barnegat Anew United Methodist Church

 

  1. Salute to the flag

 

Resolution 2012-299

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:       Lisella: Yes               Morano: Yes            Melchiondo: Yes

                        Bille: Yes                               Cirulli: Yes

 

  1. Mayor’s Report

Read and made a part of these minutes

 

  1. Committee Reports

M. Lisella – Thanked the VFW, American Legion and the Knight’s of Columbus for the Memorial Day Parade.  Great tribute to the people of Barnegat who gave over $169,000 in scholarships to the 2012 graduating class.

 

L. Morano – Thanked the citizens that turned out for the Memorial Day Parade.  Free life vests for children at the vest booth at the boat ramp.   Would like to see cameras at the dock, again vandalism was done to some electrical equipment.

 

J. Melchiondo – Also attended Scholarship Night at the High School and glad to see the event gets larger each year.  Farmers Market at Gazebo Park begins June 14, with Music in the Park in the evening.

 

A. Bille – Attended the VFW Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday morning.  Recognition to dock masters that cleaned up and painted at the dock: Bill Walker, Rich Wheeler, John Hinkos, Phil Greco and volunteer Bruce Oloff.  Speeders on Barnegat Boulevard at the Rail Trail crossing, please be extra careful in this area, look for pedestrians.

 

  1. Administrator’s Report

Siren test for the Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant at 10am Tuesday, at this point in time the Township will not be replacing trees on E. Bay Ave.  Explained items on this agenda.

 

Bruce Connell – explained Resolution 2012-329 accepting the County proposed Water Quality Management Plan, as a Tier A community we must comply.

 

Motion to open Public Comment: L. Morano              Second: J. Melchiondo

All are in favor

           

Charlie Giles – 564 E. Bay Avenue: Disability areas at Dock have been cleaned and swept.  Thank you for the accessibility to the Barnegat Rail Trail.  Genuardi’s property is private property, Mr. Walters will work with the ADA Advisory Board to install handicap cut at sidewalk area done prior to required regulations being implemented. Thank you to the Committee and Municipal Clerk for their assistance with improvements.

 

Jake Taylor – 106 Newark Road: Questioned if developers are responsible for costs to maintain and develop drainage and storm water.  National Standards for handicap accessibility should not allow for “grandfathering”.  Administrator explained state requirement for service reimbursements to COAH properties.  Wanted to know how much Open Space money was taken for Town Hall landscaping.  Engineering costs are not covered under Schedule “C” agreement.   Bruce Connell – explained some engineering aspects that may be overlooked by paving companies that may cause problems in the future.  Wants clarification on who decided that the Pinelands Preservation Alliance would not participate in the lawsuit for the Ocean Acres rezoning.

 

Denise Pilovsky – 26 Aphrodite Drive: Discussed Planning Board meeting and conflict of interest with board member.  Stated her concerns that there may be contaminated soil at the Tanner’s Pit site on Gunning River Road.  Re-development plan sited many prior violations during operation. Stone Hill at Barnegat was approved for subdivision, was soil testing done at this site?  Rare liver disease diagnosed in her two daughters and a neighbor, could the soil be the problem.  What can we do to help the residents of Hannah Lee, Cherry Street and Aphrodite? Possibly adopt an ordinance requiring soil testing for all new developments for the safety of the residents.  Engineer explained the rules for storm water runoff, by the property owner.  Mayor: we will look into it.

 

Frank Pecci – 11 Hemlock Drive: Resolution 319 wanted clarification of reimbursement requirements.  County could be responsible for details in paving requirements.  Will bring in letter from Pinelands Commission with respect to the re-zoning of Ocean Acres.

 

Frank Troia – Pinewood Estates: Unfinished swales on Route 72 are a hazard causing a lower lip on edge of roadway.  Would like traffic signal at the Pinewood Estates Park for egress onto Route 72 West.  Questioned status of rent decrease, owners required to pay for lawn care; we need help from park owner.  Mayor recommends he speak with the Homeowners Association for help.   Helped with health issue of uncovered trash cans.  All trees still not cut down.

 

Phil Checcia – 12 Windward Drive: We should look into replacing the trees on E. Bay Avenue.  If we are to use Open Space money on Lower Shore Field, we should be out in the open and give credit for it, state that money came from fund.  Endangered species, ecological studies should be done in the proper season for wildlife.  Request boards to enforce environmental regulations with developers.  In order to lower taxes in the town I believe the township should sue the company that created the problem in the first place, the re-valuation company.  They knew the market was going to drop, and they did it to other towns too.   They should be questioned about the information they had prior to revaluing the township, do not use them again.  Who makes the decision to let an attorney have the authority to not let an entity, in this case the Pinelands into a lawsuit?   Did the governing body have to vote in the majority to give the attorney authority?

 

Walt Fernandez – 31 Fifth Street: June 24th is our First Day on the Bay event this year.  We have done twelve over the years; we need donations of boats, about a dozen, for our rides for special needs people.

 

Marianne Clemente -565 E. Bay Avenue: Thank you for noting and publicizing the siren test for Oyster Creek Plant.  Meeting will be on decommissioning tomorrow night.

 

Mike Howard – 22 Birdsall Street: Wood mat for Bay Beach does not reach the water.  Trees should be replaced on E. Bay Avenue, consult with the Shade Tree Committee.  Bus shelter needs to be replaced since car accident.

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

All are in favor

 

  1. New Business:

 

Approval of Minutes for the Regular Township Committee Meeting of May 21, 2012

 

Motion to approve Minutes: J. Melchiondo                 Second: M. Lisella

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

                                    Bille: Yes                   Cirulli: Yes

 

  1. Formal Action Agenda

Resolution 2012-300

Resolution authorizing payment of Bill List in the amount of $1,363,340.68

 

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

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

                        Bille: Yes                   Cirulli: Yes

Resolution 2012-301

Resolution authorizing Emergency Temporary Appropriations for the Current Fund

 

Motion to adopt resolution: J. Melchiondo                  Second: A. Bille

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

                        Bille: Yes                   Cirulli: Yes

 

  1. 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 Anthony C. Matynka, Jr. as a Volunteer Fireman for the Pinewood Estates Fire Dept.

Resolution 2012-302

Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund payment erroneously paid on Block 142.05, Lot 2, also known as 119 Alexander Drive

Resolution 2012-303

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 116.26, Lot 13, also known as 25 Aspen Circle

Resolution 2012-304

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 161.10, Lot 17.14, also known as 22 Benjamin Court

Resolution 2012-305

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 257, Lot 19, also known as 131 Brook Street

Resolution 2012-306

Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund payment erroneously paid on Block 161.10, Lot 15.01, also known as 56 Burr Street

Resolution 2012-307

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 208, Lot 14, also known as 412 East Bay Avenue

Resolution 2012-308

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 208, Lot 16, also known as 416 East Bay Avenue

Resolution 2012-309

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.15, Lot 15, also known as 2 Ensign Avenue

Resolution 2012-310

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.47, Lot 3, also known as 131 Georgetown Boulevard

Resolution 2012-311

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.20, Lot 17, also known as 17 Schooner Avenue

Resolution 2012-312

Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund payment erroneously paid on Block 92.126, Lot 15, also known as 12 Solomons Drive

 Resolution 2012-313

Resolution cancelling taxes and authorizing a refund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.32 on Block 114.31, Lot 8, also known as 97 Village Drive

Resolution 2012-314

Resolution authorizing a refund of premium paid at Tax Sale on Block 114.31, Lot 29, also known as 110 Windward Drive

Resolution 2012-315

Resolution authorizing Township Administrator to execute a contract for the purchase of a replacement body under State Contract #X-20248 for truck #24

Resolution 2012-316

Resolution supporting Community Medical Center’s application for a new Cardiac Surgery Program

Resolution 2012-317

Resolution authorizing application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 to enhance recreational programs for individuals with special needs

Resolution 2012-318

Resolution in support of S-302 the “Transparency in Government Act” which would codify and expand on the State Public Finance Website

Resolution 2012-319

Resolution authorizing payment by the Township of Barnegat to Patriot’s Cove for the trash and recycling services which were paid directly by Patriot’s Cove for the year 2011

Resolution 2012-320

Resolution authorizing a refund for the cancellation of Guitar Class #1500 due to lack of enrollment

Resolution 2012-321

Resolution authorizing the reduction of Performance Guarantee for the Commons at Hampton Ridge Site Improvements and waiving the requirement for the posting of a Maintenance Bond

Resolution 2012-322

Resolution reappointing Sharon L. Auer as Acting Municipal Clerk

Resolution 2012-323

Resolution appointing Kory Mike Simpson as a Part-Time Electrical Inspector

Resolution 2012-324

Resolution renewing Liquor Licenses for the year 2012/2013

Resolution 2012-325

Resolution requesting a traffic light signal at Route 72 and Route 532 from the New Jersey Department of Transportation

Resolution 2012-326

Resolution authorizing a Place-to-Place transfer for Lefty’s Tavern

Resolution 2012-327

Resolution authorizing a Person-to-Person transfer for Spirits Unlimited

Resolution 2012-328

Resolution authorizing Payment #1 to Seminole Construction for Site Work Completed in the Blue Claws Development in the amount of $8,380.79

Resolution 2012-329

Resolution consenting to the Proposed Water Quality Management (WQM) Plan Amendment entitled: Ocean County Wastewater Management Plan

Resolution 2012-330

Resolution approving a Stormwater Maintenance Program for the Township of Barnegat

Resolution 2012-331

Resolution correcting Resolution 2012-211 releasing the Performance Guarantee for Site Improvements for Meyers Buy Rite Liquors

 

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

 

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

                        Bille: Yes                   Cirulli: Yes   

 

  1.  Motion to Adjourn:  A. Bille                                 Second: J. Melchiondo

All are in favor

 

 

I hereby certify that the foregoing minutes

were formally approved by the Barnegat

Township Committee:

 

________________________________

Sharon L. Auer

Acting Municipal Clerk