HARVEY CEDARS, NJ                                                       May 16, 2006

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars, NJ was called to order by Deputy Mayor/Commissioner Gerkens 4:35pm who stated to the best of her knowledge all requirements of the State Sunshine Law had been met.  Commissioner Garofalo and Board Attorney John Cerefice were present.  Mayor Oldham was absent.

 

Commissioner Gerkens asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, May 5, 2006, was made by

Commissioner Garofalo, seconded by Commissioner Gerkens.

 

Commissioner Gerkens read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2006-048: 

CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT

A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

Vote:  Ayes – Gerkens, Garofalo

 

Commissioner Gerkens read the following ordinance by title and number only and asked for a motion to introduce. 

ORDINANCE #2006-09 FIRST READING

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $152,000.00 IN BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF

(2006 Roads – Essex Ave.)

A copy of the full ordinance as introduced is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

Vote: Ayes –Garofalo, Gerkens

 

Commissioner Gerkens read the following ordinance by title and number only and asked for a motion to introduce. 

ORDINANCE #2006-10 FIRST READING

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $95,000.00 IN BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF

(Paint & repair water tower)

A copy of the full ordinance as introduced is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

Vote: Ayes –Gerkens, Garofalo

 

Commissioner Gerkens read the following ordinance by title and number only and stated that proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.

ORDINANCE #2006-08 SECOND READING

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $95,000.00 IN BONDS TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF

(Repairs & construction of Public Works garage)

 

Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

     

      There were no public comments.

 

Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

 

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

Vote: Ayes - Gerkens, Garofalo

A copy of the full ordinance as adopted is filed in the ordinance book.

Commissioner Gerkens read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2006-049: 

CERTIFYING THE GENERAL FUND TAX LEVY FOR THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2006/2007 BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS

A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

Vote:  Ayes – Gerkens, Garofalo

 

Commissioner Gerkens read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2006-050: Bills

A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Motion to approve the bills for payment was made by Commissioner Garofalo, seconded by Commissioner Gerkens

 

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:

Commissioner Garofalo –

·        The Commissioner attended school budget meetings to review the defeated budget.  The member towns trimmed $500,000 from capital programs.

Commissioner Gerkens –

·        Public Works continues to push sand; lost a lot from the northeast winds.  Once sand is pushed into a good constructed area, dune fence can be put up.

·        Public Works is still only maintaining those properties who have signed easements.

·        Public Works is building the new playground (at Sunset Park).  It has been a challenging job with the rainy weather.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR –

Wendy Mae Chambers, 13 East 75th Street, discussed with the Board the following:

  • She asked Commissioner Garofalo if he contacted Sister Thomas Mary regarding signing the deed.  The Commissioner did speak with her and will be forwarding the deed and other information to the senior official at Convent Station, Sister Barbara Aires. 
  • Ms. Chambers shared information with the Board regarding research she has done about condemnation and the beach project.
  • Ms. Chambers brought up the issue of trees on the Borough’s right-of-ways.  The Board’s position remains the same as before, they will not be involved at this point to enforce the trimming of trees if it is not a safety issue.

 

Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Garofalo

Second: Commissioner Gerkens

 

Meeting adjourned at 4:54pm.

 

 

 

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Daina Dale, Municipal Clerk

 

 

 

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                                                                        Jonathan Oldham, Mayor

 

 

 

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                                                                        Judith Gerkens, Commissioner

 

 

 

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                                                                        Michael Garofalo, Commissioner