MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL September 13, 2010

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LITTLE SILVER BOROUGH COUNCIL September 13, 2010 The meeting was called to order and the Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act given by Mayor Castleman at 8:35 p.m. "Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the mailing of a notice to the Asbury Park Press and The Two River Times, by filing same with the Clerk of the Borough of Little Silver and by prominently posting said notice on the bulletin board of the Borough Hall, all since January 4, 2010." The salute to the flag was led by Mr. VanWinkle and followed by a moment of silence. Present: Absent: Mayor Castleman, Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, Mr. Neff, Mr. O Hern, Mr. VanWinkle, Attorney Bennett and Mr. Biehl, Administrator/Clerk Mr. Biehl read the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver did heretofore advertise for public bids for snow plowing of the New Jersey Transit Parking Lot for the 2011 and 2012 snow season (January 1, 2011 December 31, 2012); and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this expenditure is provided in the Railroad arking Reserve; and WHEREAS, the following bid was received, opened and publicly read at 10:00 a.m. on August 5, 2010: TOTAL PRICE 5 SNOWFALL USING MINIMUM REQUIRED EQUIPMENT Ryser s Landscape Supply Yard, Inc. Little Silver $3,550.00; and WHEREAS, the Brough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the bid and finding it to be in order recommends the bid submitted by Ryser s Landscape Supply Yard, Inc.;

2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the bid submitted by Ryser s Landscape Supply Yard, Inc. in the amount of $3, for snow plowing in the New Jersey Transit Parking Lot in the Borough of Little Silver be and is hereby accepted. Mr. O Hern Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bennett questioned what would happen if there was 4 of snow, as the bid calls for plowing at 5. Mr. Biehl replied that the 5 requirement is a representative and arbitrary number, for the purposes of bidding. He said multiple snowfalls of less than 5 would still be plowed, that the Public Works Department would determine when to call for plowing. Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, Mr. Biehl read the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council did heretofore advertise for public bids for the supplying of Automotive/Truck Parts and Accessories for the repair of Borough vehicles effective September 1, 2010 through August 31, 2012; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for the purchase has or will be provided in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 municipal budgets; and WHEREAS, at 10:00 a.m. on August 26, 2010 the Administrator/Clerk received, opened and publicly read the following bid: Shrewsbury Auto Parts, Inc. T/A Naylors Shrewsbury, NJ Various discounts off list price ranging from 10% - 61%; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the bid and finding it to be in order recommends the bid submitted by Shrewsbury Auto Parts, Inc. be accepted; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the bid submitted by Shrewsbury Auto Parts, Inc. T/A Naylors be and is hereby accepted. Mr. Neff Mr. VanWinkle

3 Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bennett questioned whether the discounts matched specific items, which Mr. Biehl said are all in the operating budget. Mr. Biehl said his intent was to award several bids for various items and discounts, but only one bid was received. Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, Mr. Biehl read the following: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver did heretofore advertise for public bids for the 2010 Roadway Improvement Program in the Borough of Little Silver; and WHEREAS, specifications for the same were prepared by the Borough Engineer; and WHEREAS, the following bids were received by the Administrator/Clerk at 10:00 a.m. on September 2, 2010, opened and publicly read as following: Fernandes Construction, Inc. South River, NJ $390, Pioneer General Constracting Co., Inc. Monroe Township, N.J. $391, Meco, Inc. Clarksburg, N.J. $415, Earle Asphalt Company Farmingdale, N.J. $458,713.13; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has reviewed the bids and recommends to the Mayor and Council that the low bid submitted by Fernandes Construction, Inc. be accepted; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for said improvements have been provided in Bond Ordinance #677-09, Bond Ordinance # and a $130, Grant from New Jersey Department of Transportation for improvements to Woodbine Avenue; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the low bid submitted by Fernandes Construction, Inc. in the amount of $390, for the 2010 Roadway Improvement Program in the Borough of Little Silver be and is hereby accepted; and

4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Administrator/Clerk be and is hereby authorized to return the bid bonds to the unsuccessful bidders. Mr. Bitman Mr. Neff Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II, ADMINISTRATIVE OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on August 12, 2010, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. Neff Mr. Levine Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Seeing none, she called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. VanWinkle Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing closed and called for a second reading. Mr. Biehl introduced for second reading by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER II, ADMINISTRATIVE OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY

5 Mr. Neff Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, PUBLIC HEARING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-18 ENTITLED RECYCLING, OF CHAPTER 5, POLICE REGULATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY Mr. Biehl certified that same had been published in the Two River Times on August 12, 2010, posted on the bulletin board, with copies available to the public. Motion hearing be opened: Mr. O Hern Mr. VanWinkle Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing open and called for comments. Seeing none, she called for a Motion to close the hearing. Motion hearing be closed: Mr. O Hern Voice Vote - Ayes - Unanimous Mayor Castleman declared the hearing closed and called for a second reading. Mr. Biehl introduced for second reading by title only: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 5-18 ENTITLED RECYCLING, OF CHAPTER 5, POLICE REGULATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY Mr. Neff Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine,

6 Consideration of Minutes for Regular Meetings and/or Special Meetings: Consideration of Executive Session Minutes: Communications: Student remarks and brief remarks on the Agenda from other members of the Public: RESOLUTION - Payment of Bills and Claims, August 20, 2010 Mr. VanWinkle offered this resolution in favor of the payment of the following vouchers which have been properly authenticated and presented for payment representing expenditures for which an appropriation was duly made in the budget adopted by the governing body, including any emergency expenditures in the said appropriation for this payment of said vouchers and which the Deputy Municipal Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available to pay the same from each designated appropriation. Check Disbursements Operating Current Year $ 194, Operating Prior Year School Taxes 0.00 Contra 0.00 Tax Refund 0.00 Capital 100, Grant 0.00 Various Trusts & Reserves 1, Escrow Projects 5, Payroll of 8/6/10, 8/20/10 $ 279, Void Checks: $ 0.00 ACH Debit: Authorize.net LLC $ Manual Checks: NJ Unemploy.Comp.Fund Ck# $ Wire Transfers: Monmouth County Taxes $ 1,184, Total $ 1,767,836.44

7 I hereby certify that there are sufficient funds available to pay the above listed vouchers as submitted. Laura M. Geraghty, C.M.F.O., Chief Financial Officer. Mr. VanWinkle Mr. Levine Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, RESOLUTION - Payment of Bills and Claims, September 13, 2010 Mr. VanWinkle offered this resolution in favor of the payment of the following vouchers which have been properly authenticated and presented for payment representing expenditures for which an appropriation was duly made in the budget adopted by the governing body, including any emergency expenditures in the said appropriation for this payment of said vouchers and which the Deputy Municipal Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funds are available to pay the same from each designated appropriation. Check Disbursements Operating Current Year $ 153, Operating Prior Year School Taxes 1,357, Contra 0.00 Tax Refund Capital 5, Grant 8, Various Trusts & Reserves 2, Escrow Projects Payroll of 9/3/10 $ 136, Void Checks: $ 0.00 ACH Debit: Authorize.net LLC $ Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC Manual Checks: $ 0.00 Wire Transfers: $ 0.00

8 Total $ 1,664, I hereby certify that there are sufficient funds available to pay the above listed vouchers as submitted. Laura M. Geraghty, C.M.F.O., Chief Financial Officer. Mr. VanWinkle Mr. O Hern Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS: FIRE, FIRST AID AND NEWSLETTER (Board of Health, Public Affairs, Library Trustees): Mr. Levine, no report. POLICE AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS (Traffic Safety Committee, Drug Alliance, Local Emergency Planning Council):, no report. BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, EQUIPMENT, STREET LIGHTS (Recreation, Property Maintenance, Downtown Development Committee): Mr. O Hern reported that there was a complaint from the property owner at Challenger Field. He said it was determined to be a hazardous situation. Mr. O Hern and Mr. Glassmacher, Recreation Director, agreed to send notices to all participants to be sensitive to the parking situation and regulations. He asked that the Police Department keep an eye on the parking without being heavy handed about it. PERSONNEL (Environmental Commission, Shade Tree Commission, Open Space): Mr. Neff reported he had attended the recent Shade Tree Commission meeting, where Linda Goff stepped down as Chairperson, being replaced by Clayton Smith, and Darwin Spears was elected Vice Chairman. Ms. Goff will remain on the Commission as a member. PUBLIC WORKS (Planning Board, Americans With Disabilities Act Committee, Parker Homestead Liaison, Recycling, Little Silver Cross Acceptance Liaison): Mr. Bitman reported the next regular Planning Board Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow evening, and that he had copies of the Agenda available. FINANCE AND BUDGET AND INSURANCE (Business and Professional Association, Finance Advisory, Waterfront Committee): Mr. VanWinkle, no report. Council and Public Discussion:

9 Mayor's Report: Mayor Castleman reported that a trailer had been purchased for the Parker house contents, for which there is no room inside the house. She said it was under $3,000 and could later be used for another Borough purpose. She said the trailer is guaranteed waterproof but not climate controlled, so the perishable items will be stored in the Benevides house nearby. She thanked the volunteers and Department of Public Works for their assistance with this project. Other Reports: Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of July, 2010: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $9, Total Monthly Receipts 579, Total Monthly Disbursements 2,350, Cash on Hand End of Month $7,570, He noted that the majority of the Borough s invested funds are in the New Jersey Cash Management Fund at an average rate for the month of 0.25 %. Mr. Biehl gave the Financial Summary for the Month of August, 2010: Cash on Hand Beginning of the Month $ 7,570, Total Monthly Receipts 6,935, Total Monthly Disbursements 3,470, Cash on Hand End of Month $11,035, He noted that the majority of the Borough s invested funds are in the New Jersey Cash Management Fund at an average rate for the month of 0.24 %. Old Business: New Business: Mr. Biehl read the following: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING BOARD TO UNDERTAKE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND TO HOLD A HEARING, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, ET SEQ., TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER ARE IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT.

10 WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Little Silver is interested in determining whether certain areas of the Borough are in need of redevelopment pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law ( the Act ), N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, such areas are more specifically depicted on a Map, entitled Sycamore Avenue Gateway Redevelopment Area, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., and more particularly N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 thereof, requires the governing body to authorize the municipal Planning Board, by resolution, to undertake a preliminary investigation and to hold a hearing to determine whether said areas are in need of redevelopment pursuant to the criteria set forth in the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver does hereby authorize the Planning Board of the Borough of Little Silver to undertake said preliminary investigation and to hold a hearing in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., to determine whether said areas are in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Little Silver Planning Board, as well as to Michael Leckstein, Esq., Planning Board Attorney, and John O. Bennett, Esq., Borough Attorney. Mr. Neff Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, Mr. Biehl read the following: RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING BOARD TO UNDERTAKE A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION AND TO HOLD A HEARING, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, ET SEQ., TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER ARE IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT. WHEREAS, the governing body of the Borough of Little Silver is interested in determining whether certain areas of the Borough are in need of redevelopment pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law ( the Act ), N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq.; and

11 WHEREAS, such areas are more specifically depicted on a Map, entitled Conover Place Redevelopment Area, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., and more particularly N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 thereof, requires the governing body to authorize the municipal Planning Board, by resolution, to undertake a preliminary investigation and to hold a hearing to determine whether said areas are in need of redevelopment pursuant to the criteria set forth in the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver does hereby authorize the Planning Board of the Borough of Little Silver to undertake said preliminary investigation and to hold a hearing in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., to determine whether said areas are in need of redevelopment pursuant to the Act. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Little Silver Planning Board, as well as to Michael Leckstein, Esq., Planning Board Attorney, and John O. Bennett, Esq., Borough Attorney. Mr. O Hern Council and Public Discussion: Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, Mayor Castleman then recommended the following appointments to the Ethics Committee: Michael McGann Daniel O Hern Gail Abrams Shirley Neff Helen Gormley Suzanne Castleman 3 year term 3 year term 4 year term 4 year term 5 year term 5 year term Mr. VanWinkle Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, Mr. O Hern, Mr. VanWinkle

12 Mr. Neff Mayor Castleman noted that all members would receive a copy of the by-laws of the Municipal Ethics Board, and there will be meetings as necessary. Mr. Biehl noted that this is a Committee is appointed more specifically to hear complaints of ethics violations and as they relate to the N.J. Election Law Enforcement. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Castleman announced that the following Resolutions had been discussed and would now be approved by Consent Agenda. Mr. VanWinkle Mr. Bitman,, Mr. Levine, RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver requires a State certified composting of mulching location for the disposal of leaves for the fall and spring ( ) leaf season; and WHEREAS, the Borough Recycling Coordinator has solicited a quote from Overbrook Farms, Colts Neck, NJ in the amount of $3.50 per cubic yard; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(s) allows the Governing Body to negotiate a price without public advertising for bids through a recycling program including leaf composting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Overbrook Farm in the amount of $3.50 per cubic yard for disposal of leaves for the fall and spring ( ) leaf season be and is hereby accepted. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is desirous of promoting the initiatives and benefits that can be achieved by building a green sustainable community; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver is aware that utilizing green products and practices provides many benefits to community sustainability; and

13 WHEREAS, the Borough of Little Silver Green Team has developed a Green Grounds and Maintenance Policy setting forth guidelines to use that encourages the best management practices to achieve environmentally sound and efficient results in the area of maintaining and designing municipal buildings and property; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver has determined that it is in the best interest of the public to formally adopt the Green Grounds and Maintenance Policy as part of the Borough s Go Green Initiative; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver the Green Grounds and Maintenance Policy developed by the Borough of Little Silver Green Team be and is hereby adopted in an effort to support the Borough s Go Green Initiative. GREEN GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE POLICY BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER Mission Statement: The Borough of Little Silver is dedicated to the concept of utilizing the policies of Green Grounds and Maintenance as one of its best management practices. Goals and Responsibilities: To achieve environmentally sound and efficient results in the area of maintaining and designing municipal buildings and property. Objectives: The Borough of Little Silver Department of Public Works supports and will promote the following practices and shall oversee that the policy is carried out. Municipal Operations: Adhere to a timely schedule for mowing and grounds maintenance Provide timely collection of trash at municipal parks and buildings Keep tree branches and shrubbery well maintained and away from buildings Maintain greenway trails in an efficient manner Significantly reduce the use of non biodegradable pesticides Avoid excessive fertilizer use and principally use organic fertilizers and pesticides Maintain a schedule for removal of leaves and brush for recycling or composting Water Conservation: Encourage collection and uses of rainwater for non-potable water applications Improve operations with efficient watering schedules and irrigation techniques Water landscape only when needed instead of setting schedules that are not sensitive to weather and species specific needs Search for and fix leaks promptly Encourage rain garden designs to minimize surface runoff.

14 Efficient Landscape Design: Use native species whenever possible to minimize the use of water and fertilizers Encourage xeriscaping to incorporate native and low maintenance plantings Ensure municipal parks make efficient use of all available space Minimize lawn areas to reduce required maintenance Set and example of efficient landscaping to be utilized by residents Recycled Materials and Composting: Maintain recycling center to encourage resident recycling Encourage waste reduction by reuse of materials from the municipal waste stream whenever possible RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGAL SERVICES OF LECKSTEIN & LECKSTEIN, LLC TO SERVE AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER IN A LITIGATION MATTER REGARDING A MONMOUTH COUNTY CONDEMNATIONLAWSUIT WHEREAS, there is a need for the Borough of Little Silver to retain the services of special counsel in order to represent the interests of the Borough of Little Silver in a litigation matter regarding a Monmouth County Condemnation Lawsuit for acquisition of a Right-of-Way of the property at the southeast corner of Prospect Avenue and Harding Road located in the borough of Little Silver (219 Prospect Avenue Block 17, Lot 1) to be used for the widening of the road for a turning land and traffic light; and WHEREAS, Leckstein & Leckstein, LLC is willing to represent the Borough of Little Silver in the aforesaid matter; and WHEREAS, the services to be provided are considered to be Professional Services pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law authorizes the awarding of a contract for Professional Services without public advertising for bids and bidding therefore, provided that the resolution authorizing the contract and the contract itself be available for public inspection in the office of the Borough Clerk and that notice of the awarding of the contract be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council, having considered the same, now wishes to authorize the award of this professional service contract to Leckstein & Leckstein, LLC for the provision of the necessary legal services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the borough of Little Silver, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, as follows:

15 1. That the Mayor is authorized to execute and the Borough Clerk to attest an agreement between the Borough of Little Silver and Leckstein & Leckstein, LLC, regarding the aforesaid legal services. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a Professional Service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 of the Local Public Contracts Law of New Jerse, because the services will be performed by persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and it is not possible to obtain bids for such needed qualitative services. 3. That hourly billing will be charged at the rate of $ per hour and there shall be a cap on the expenditures of funds related to this contract in the amount of $1,500.00, without further authorization from the Borough Council. 4. That the Chief Financial Officer is directed to file a Certificate of Availability of sufficient funds for this contract and to attach same to this Resolution. 5. That notice of the adoption of this Resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Borough. 6. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following: a. Leckstein & Leckstein, LLC b. Borough Chief Financial Officer c. Borough Attorney RESOLUTION WHEREAS, application has been made to the Borough of Little Silver by the Red Bank Regional High School Booster Club for On Premise 50/50 Raffles on the following dates: September 16, 2010 October 9, 2010 October 30, 2010 November 6, 2010 November 20, 2010; and WHEREAS, all requirements have been complied with for the holding of such Raffles; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver tha the application for On Premise 50/50 Raffles by the Red Bank regional High School Booster Club be and is hereby approved. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Mary Ann Sause, property owner of Block 13 Lot 122 located at 284 Prospect Avenue, and the widow of Edward Sause who had been previously granted a veteran deduction and subsequently passed away in 2006; and

16 WHEREAS, said deduction was inadvertently removed from the MODIV system when the executor deed was recorded and did not appear on the owner s 2008 and 2009 tax bills; and WHEREAS, J. Stephen Walters, the Borough s Assessor has determined that the deduction is valid; and WHEREAS, the property owner paid the total taxes billed in 2008 and 2009; NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver, that the 2008 and 2009 Veteran tax deductions in the amount of $ be refunded. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Leslie Tuthill, property owner of Block 30.2 Lot 19 located at 77 Sycamore Avenue, has filed for exemption as the Surviving Spouse of a Totally Disabled Veteran; and WHEREAS, Leslie Tuthill purchased the property on July 28, 2010 and paid a portion of 3 rd quarter taxes at closing: and WHEREAS, J. Stephen Walters, the Borough of Little Silver Tax Assessor, has awarded as of July 28, 2010 a one hundred percent Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran s exemption; NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Little Silver, that the portion of 3 rd quarter taxes equating to 63 days totaling $ be refunded to Leslie Tuthill; and the applicable portion of 3 rd quarter taxes and all 4 th quarter taxes totaling $7, for Block 30.2 Lot 19 is hereby cancelled. R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the Little Silver Volunteer Fire Department is in need of various turn-out gear as per the attached quote; and WHEREAS, adequate funding for this purchase is contained in Ordinance # and Ordinance #694-10; WHEREAS, the Fire Department Chief solicited the following quote under State Contract #76359: Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training Butler, NJ $18,888.80; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator/Clerk has reviewed the quote and finds it to be in order recommends the quote submitted by Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training;

17 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Little Silver that the quote submitted by Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training in the amount of $18, for various fire turn-out gear as per the attached quote from Skylands Area Fire Equipment and Training be and is hereby accepted. RESOLUTION CANCELING 2010 TAXES ON BOROUGH OWNED PROPERTY BLOCK 37, LOT 25 WHEREAS, on or about May 3, 2005, the Borough of Little Silver became the record owner of certain property located at 466 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver, also known as Block 37, Lot 25 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map; and WHEREAS, the Borough s acquisition of the aforesaid property requires that the municipal portion of the 2010 real estate taxes be canceled. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver as follows: 1. That the municipal portion of the 2010 real estate taxes, assessed against Block 37, Lot 25 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map, in the following amounts be canceled: 1 st Quarter: $ nd Quarter: $ rd Quarter: $ th Quarter: $ $2, That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following: a. Borough Tax Collector b. Borough Tax Assessor c. Borough Attorney

18 RESOLUTION CANCELING 2010 TAXES ON BOROUGH OWNED PROPERTIES BLOCK 30, LOT 21 AND BLOCK 55, LOT WHEREAS, on or about September 14, 2009, the Borough of Little Silver became the record owner, through donation, of certain properties located at Woodland Street and Birch Avenue, Little Silver, also known as Block 30, Lot 21 and Block 55, Lot respectively, on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map; and WHEREAS, the Borough s receipt of the aforesaid property requires that the municipal portion of the 2010 real estate taxes be canceled. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Little Silver as follows: 3. That the municipal portion of the 2010 real estate taxes, assessed against Block 30, Lot 21 on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map, in the following amounts be canceled: 1 st Quarter: $ nd Quarter: $ rd Quarter: $ th Quarter: $ $ That the municipal portion of the 2010 real estate taxes, assessed against Block 55, Lot on the Little Silver Borough Tax Map, in the following amounts be canceled: 1 st Quarter: $ nd Quarter: $ rd Quarter: $ th Quarter: $ 0.13 $ That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following: a. Borough Tax Collector d. Borough Tax Assessor e. Borough Attorney

19 Public Portion: Remarks of the public for the good of the Borough: John Bruzzi, 124 Lippincott Road, asked if the Ethics Committee meetings would be open to the public. Mayor Castleman replied that she did not know. Mr. O Hern replied that this is more of an investigative committee, and meetings would be held only if necessary. He added that there is a Borough Ordinance explaining it in full, under Municipal Ethics Board. Carol Povich, 369 Silverside Avenue, questioned if the appointment of Mr. Neff s mother to the Ethics Committee was a conflict. Mayor Castleman replied that Mr. Neff abstained from the vote on members. Ms. Povich then questioned an expense for Police Department air fare. replied this was for Police Chief Giblin s attendance at the International Police Chief s Association seminar in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Biehl noted that another account was used for the additional expenses incurred. Motion to Adjourn: Mr. VanWinkle Voice Vote - Ayes Unanimous The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. Michael D. Biehl Administrator/Clerk