HARVEY CEDARS, NJ                                                       February 19, 2008

 

The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars, NJ was called to order by Deputy Mayor Gerkens at 4:30pm who stated to the best of her knowledge all requirements of the State Sunshine Law had been met.  Commissioner Garofalo was present; Mayor Oldham was absent.

 

The Deputy Mayor asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, February 4, 2008, was made by

Commissioner Garofalo.

 

The Deputy Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2008-030: 

TEMPORARY CAPITAL BUDGET

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Vote:  Ayes – Unanimous

 

The Deputy Mayor read the following ordinance by title and number and asked for a motion to introduce. 

ORDINANCE #2008-03 FIRST READING

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN ROADS LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH AND APPROPRIATING $250,000 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $237,500 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS TO FINANCE THE SAME

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo Gerkens

Vote: Ayes – Unanimous

 

The Deputy Mayor read the following ordinance by title and number and asked for a motion to introduce. 

ORDINANCE #2008-04 FIRST READING

AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “RECYCLING”

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo Gerkens

Vote: Ayes – Unanimous

 

The Deputy Mayor read the following ordinance by title and number and stated that proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.

ORDINANCE #2008-01 SECOND READING

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, 1975, ENTITLED “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL”

(Increase liquor license fees)

 

Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo

 

There were no public comments.

 

Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo

 

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Vote: Ayes – Unanimous

 

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


 

The Deputy Mayor read the following ordinance by title and number and stated that proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.

ORDINANCE #2008-02 SECOND READING

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS, IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LANGE AVENUE AND FIVES AVENUE LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH AND APPROPRIATING $180,000 THEREFOR, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $180,000 IN BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS TO FINANCE THE SAME

 

Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo

 

There were no public comments.

 

Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo

 

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

Vote: Ayes – Unanimous

 

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

 

The Dep. Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2008-031: 

DESIGNATING PROFESSIONAL APPRAISAL SERVICES

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

 

The Dep. Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2008-032: 

AUTHORIZING HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

 

The Dep. Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2008-033: 

AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE OFFICER TO CANCEL STALE CHECKS

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

 

The Dep. Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2008-034: 

AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL CONSTRUCTION CODE SERVICE AGREEMENT

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

 

The Dep. Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2008-035: 

AMENDING THE CERTIFIED LIST OF VOLUNTEER MEMBERS WHO QUALIFIED FOR CREDIT UNDER THE LOSAP PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2007

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

Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo

 

RESOLUTION #2008-036:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars that the Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized to solicit bids for solid waste and recyclable collection and disposal services for the Borough of Harvey Cedars.

Motion to adopt:  Commissioner Garofalo


The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.

RESOLUTION #2008-037: 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.

 

A motion was made by Commissioner Garofalo to approve the request to use Sunset Park to Van Grow Art Instruction for summer art camp (for dates to be determined to coincide with sport camps in July and August 2008) from 9:00am to 11:30am.

 

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:

Commissioner Garofalo –

·        The Commissioner mentioned that he and Commissioner Gerkens have switched departments.

·        Pubic works employees will be updating their uniforms.  New uniforms should be in by March.

·        Public Works is finishing up installing water meters in the town.

Commissioner Gerkens –

·        There will be another budget meeting this Friday at noon.  This is an open public meeting.  There were 2 members present from the Taxpayer’s Association at the last budget meeting.  We hope to introduce the budget on March 7, 2008.

 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR –

 

Lona LeSchander, 35 Cedars Ave., asked if the Borough provides a free rabies clinic.  Commissioner Gerkens said that the health department does offer one on the north end of the Island in the spring.

 

Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Garofalo

 

Meeting adjourned at 4:42pm.