HARVEY CEDARS, NJ June 17, 2008
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 Garofalo were present.
The Mayor asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, June 6, 2008, was made by
Commissioner Gerkens, seconded by Commissioner Garofalo.
The Mayor read the following ordinance by title and number and asked for a motion to introduce.
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 – Oldham, Gerkens, Garofalo
The Mayor read the following ordinance by title and number and stated that proof of publication is on hand and the ordinance has been posted.
Motion to open public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
Commissioner Garofalo stated that this ordinance was necessary to establish a rate to get meter pits installed for property owners who have not yet repaired or installed their meter pits. Although most property owners have complied, there are a few that have not.
There were no public comments.
Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Vote: Ayes – Oldham, Garofalo, Gerkens
A copy of the full ordinance as adopted is filed in the ordinance book.
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
AUTHORIZE APPLICATION TO NJDOT LOCAL AID PROGRAM FOR
2009 ROAD RECONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
(Cedars Ave. loop and Warwick Ave.)
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
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CREDIT APPLICATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAND
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
FORMALIZING ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR 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
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
DESIGNATING PURCHASING AGENT FOR THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked the public if there were any objections to the granting of this license.
RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE TO HILLCO CORP., INC. FOR THE YEAR 2008-2009
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
There were no objections.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Vote: Ayes – Oldham, Gerkens, Garofalo
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to approve the bills for payment was made by Commissioner Gerkens, seconded by Commissioner Garofalo.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garofalo, seconded by Commissioner Gerkens, to approve the request to use Sunset Park to Heather Ahmie for a wedding ceremony on Saturday, May 9, 2009 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garofalo, seconded by Commissioner Gerkens, to approve the use of the ballfield in Sunset Park to the Brothers NJ All Star Lacrosse, LLC for a lacrosse camp for the following weeks in 2009 from 9am to 1pm:
· August 10, 2009 to August 13, 2009
· August 17, 2009 to August 20, 2009
A motion was made by Commissioner Garofalo, seconded by Commissioner Gerkens, to approve the use of the beaches, dependent on the condition of the beaches at the time, for the 62nd Annual LBI Surf Fishing Tournament on Saturday, September 27, 2008; fishing from 6:30am to 1:00pm.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS:
Commissioner Gerkens –
· The Borough has “Save the Bay” booklets available (free) for the public that contains important information. One thing that should be noted is to throw fish carcasses in the trash, not overboard in the bay. It takes more than 70 days for the bay to flush out; contrary to what people believe, crabs do not take care of fish carcasses. The carcasses wash-up on the beaches.
Mayor Oldham –
· The beach is an on-going issue – arrangements have been made to get sand from an outside source for emergencies.
· The papers reported that the Governor plans to shift $9 million from the surplus in the beach replenishment project fund to pay for parks operation. The Mayor believes the State can think of other ways to cut the budget.
· The (June 7th) Fishing Tournament was a success at the firehouse; a 44 lb. striper one the tournament.
Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
Meeting adjourned at 4:44pm.