HARVEY CEDARS, NJ May 6, 2005
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars, NJ was called to order by Mayor Oldham at 4:31pm who stated to the best of his knowledge all requirements of the State Sunshine Law had been met. Commissioners Gerkens and Garofalo and Board Attorney John Cerefice were present.
Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, April 19, 2005, was made by
Commissioner Garofalo, seconded by Commissioner Gerkens.
RESOLUTION #2005-034:
CHAPTER 159 ITEM OF REVENUE INSERTION IN THE SUM OF $4,000.00 – CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
RESOLUTION #2005-035:
CHAPTER 159 ITEM OF REVENUE INSERTION IN THE SUM OF $3,289.51 –
DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
RESOLUTION #2005-036:
AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS TO ACCEPT THE LEASE RENEWAL WITH THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Mayor Oldham mentioned that the Harvey Cedars Post Office will be reducing its hours, especially in the winter. The Postal Service did a management study and needs to make changes.
RESOLUTION #2005-037:
AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH WILLIAM STOTHOFF COMPANY, INC. FOR THE REPAIRS TO WELLS NO. 3 AND NO. 4
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
RESOLUTION #2005-038:
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION TO NJDOT LOCAL AID PROGRAM FOR 2006 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR A TOTAL OF $216,447.00
(Essex Avenue – bay to Blvd.)
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
Vote: Ayes – Oldham, Gerkens, Garofalo
RESOLUTION #2005-039:
AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO CANCEL GRANT APPROPRIATION RESERVES AGAINST GRANTS RECEIVABLE SURPLUS AND SUCH OTHER ACCOUNTS AS APPROPRIATE
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Commissioner Garofalo stated that this resolution closes out old grant funds.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
RESOLUTION #2005-040:
APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF AND SERGEANTS
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to approve the bills for payment: Commissioner Garofalo
Motion to approve request to use Sunset Park to the Southern Regional School District jazz band for a concert on Sunday, May 29, 2005 from 6pm – 9pm:
Motion: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Motion to approve request to use Sunset Park to Lacey Brindley for a birthday party on Sunday, June 26, 2005 from 1pm – 5pm:
Motion: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
Mayor Oldham requested the Acting Police Chief, Acting Sergeants and the new Police Officer to gather by the flag for the Oath of Allegiance. As family members held the bible for the appointees, the Municipal Clerk administered the oath of allegiance to Jerry Falkowski, Daniel Malay, Thomas Preiser, and Steven Frazee for their positions as Police Chief, Sergeant, Sergeant, and Police Officer, respectively. A room full of friends, family, colleagues and the press were in attendance. The wives of the appointees were invited to pin the new badges on their husbands. Following the ceremony, Chief Falkowski made a brief speech to thank everyone and invited everyone to the Fire House for a celebration.
Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
Meeting adjourned at 4:52pm.
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Jonathan Oldham, Mayor
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Judith Gerkens, Commissioner
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Michael Garofalo, Commissioner