HARVEY CEDARS, NJ June 30, 2008
The regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars, NJ was called to order by Mayor Oldham at 4:33pm 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 17, 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.
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY THROUGH NEGOTIATIONS OR EMINENT DOMAIN OF:
Block 84, Lot 7, 13 East 84TH Street, Block 82, Lot 7, 16 East 83RD Street,
Block 81, Lot 5, 13 East 81ST Street, Block 79, Lot 5, 22 East 80TH Street,
Block 43, Lot 5, 15 East Sussex Avenue, Block 42.03, Lot 5, 7B East 70th Street,
Block 42.03, Lot 4, 7A 70th Street, Block 42.01, Lot 6, 8B East 69th Street,
Block 42.01, Lot 5, 9 East 68th Street, Block 42, Lot 7, 11 East Essex Avenue,
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, Garofalo, Gerkens
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 CONSUMPTION LICENSE TO OUTRIGGER RESTAURANT, LLC 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, Garofalo, Gerkens
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
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 Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to adopt.
CHAPTER 159 ITEM OF REVENUE INSERTION IN THE SUM OF $2,000.00 –
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.
APPROVAL OF CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE 2007 AUDIT
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.
APPOINTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATORS
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.
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF BEACH BADGES AT THE PRE-SEASON RATE
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 approve the bills for payment was made by Commissioner Gerkens, seconded by Commissioner Garofalo.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR –
Arlene Pollack, 15 East Burlington Ave., stated that in lieu of paying the Borough, she will be depositing her property taxes into an escrow account until something is done to replenish her beach. She vehemently stated repeatedly that there is no more time left (to fill the beaches); her house is in danger of washing away and she wants something done now. She said if the town does nothing, she will immediately order sand after this meeting to be trucked in and pay for it herself, as she did in the past.
The Mayor and Commissioners responded that they are well aware of the condition of the beaches and they are taking the necessary steps, including the above ordinance, to secure the beach replenishment project, which is the ultimate solution. The Board said that arrangements have been made for sand to be trucked-in in the event of an emergency; trucking in sand is costly and usually washes away; it is only a “band-aid” solution, but the Commissioners will do everything they can to protect property when necessary. The Mayor stated that a meeting with the Army Corps, the DEP and the island mayors is scheduled the week after next to discuss the fate of the project.
Mrs. Pollack disagreed with the Board and insisted on a solution immediately. She invited the Commissioners to look at her property. The Board agreed to meet Mrs. Pollack at her house after the meeting at high tide, around 6:00pm.
Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Meeting adjourned at 5:03pm.