HARVEY CEDARS, NJ May 1, 2009
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. Commissioners Gerkens and Garofalo and Borough Attorney William Hiering, Jr. were present.
The Mayor asked all to rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Mayor stated that pursuant to the applicable portions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been given. The schedule of this meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Harvey Cedars is listed in the notice of meetings posted on the bulletin board located in the Borough Hall, posted on the Municipal website and was published in the Beach Haven Times on December 24, 2008.
Motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, April 14, 2009, was made by
Commissioner Gerkens, seconded by Commissioner 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
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 – Oldham, Gerkens, Garofalo
A copy of the full ordinance as adopted is filed in the ordinance book.
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 Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
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 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
There were no public comments.
Motion to close public discussion: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
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.
($735 grant for radio antenna)
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.
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF HARVEY CEDARS TO REFUND TAX OVERPAYMENT MADE IN ERROR
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.
AWARD CONTRACT FOR POLICE VEHICLE UNDER STATE CONTRACT
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Commissioner Gerkens stated that the Division of Local Government Services recommended changes in certain line items of the budget. After apologizing to the large crowd for the state mandated necessity to read the amendment in full, Commissioner Gerkens read the budget amendment (Resolution #2009-048) in full. A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to open public discussion of budget amendment: Commissioner Garofalo
Second: Commissioner Gerkens
There were no public comments.
Motion to close public discussion of budget amendment: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
The Mayor read the following resolution by title only and asked for a motion to approve the bills for payment.
A copy of the resolution is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Motion to adopt: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
A motion was made by Commissioner Garofalo, seconded by Commissioner Gerkens, to approve the request to use Sunset Park to Christina Murphy for a wedding ceremony on September 18, 2010 at 11am.
A motion was made by Commissioner Gerkens, seconded by Commissioner Garofalo, to approve the request to use Sunset Park and Salem Avenue to Richard West for the annual wheelchair race on June 20, 2009.
The Mayor acknowledged the presence of the recently retired Chief of Police Jerry Falkowski and complimented him on the tremendous job he did with the police department.
The Mayor read the following resolution in full and asked for a motion to adopt.
APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF 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 in full and asked for a motion to adopt.
APPOINTMENT OF POLICE SERGEANT 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
In front of a full room of residents, family, friends and co-workers, the Municipal Clerk administered the Oath of Allegiance for Chief Thomas Preiser and Sergeant Charles Sahlberg. Their wives held bibles during the oath and pinned on their new badges afterwards. Following the ceremony, Chief Preiser made a brief speech to thank everyone and invited everyone to the Fire House for a celebration.
Motion to adjourn: Commissioner Gerkens
Second: Commissioner Garofalo
Meeting adjourned at 4:55pm.