HARVEY CEDARS, NJ April 1, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars, NJ was called to order by Mayor Oldham at 4:32pm who stated to the best of his knowledge all requirements of the State Sunshine Law had been met. Commissioners Gerkens and Board Attorney John Cerefice were present. Commissioner Garofalo was absent.
Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, March 15, 2005, was made by
Commissioner Gerkens.
ORDINANCE #2005-07 SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”
(repeal police copy fees, holidays, personnel policies)
Proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.
Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Mayor Oldham
Vote: Ayes - Gerkens, Oldham
ORDINANCE #2005-08 SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “ZONING”
(fences abutting commercial properties)
Proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.
Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Mayor Oldham
Vote: Ayes - Gerkens, Oldham
ORDINANCE #2005-09 SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL”
(Increase fees 20%)
Proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.
Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Mayor Oldham
Vote: Ayes - Gerkens, Oldham
ORDINANCE #2005-10 SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “SEWER AND WATER”
(Increase water/sewer rates)
Proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.
Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Commissioner Gerkens stated that this is the first raise in water/sewer rates since 1996.
Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Mayor Oldham
Vote: Ayes - Gerkens, Oldham
ORDINANCE #2005-11 SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “POLICE REGULATIONS”
($100 fine established for not covering dumpsters)
Proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.
Board Attorney John Cerefice advised the Board not to adopt this ordinance. He stated that this fine should be placed on the violation schedule via the Court Administrator and Judge. Commissioner Gerkens made a motion not to adopt this ordinance, seconded by Mayor Oldham.
ORDINANCE #2005-12 SECOND READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “GENERAL LICENSING”
(Establish Lifeguard In Training fee of $50.00)
Proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.
Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Mayor Oldham
Vote: Ayes - Gerkens, Oldham
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to approve the bills for payment: Commissioner Garofalo
Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
Meeting adjourned at 4:45pm.
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Jonathan Oldham, Mayor
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Judith Gerkens, Commissioner
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Michael Garofalo, Commissioner