BOROUGH OF PINE BEACH
REGULAR
MEETING
MARCH
9, 2005
The Mayor and
Council of the Borough of Pine Beach held a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March
9, 2005 at 7:30 PM at the Municipal Building, 599 Pennsylvania Ave.
Mayor Corby called the meeting to
order and read the STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE:
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ‘OPEN PUBLIC
MEETING LAW’ P.L. 1975 C 231 NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS SENT TO THE OCEAN
COUNTY OBSERVER AND THE ASBURY PARK PRESS, AND POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS OF
THE PINE BEACH MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND THE PINE BEACH POST OFFICE. THIS STATEMENT SHALL BECOME A PART OF THE
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THIS MEETING
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo,
Mrs. O’Brien, Mr. Sheehan
FLAG SALUTE was
led by Council President J. Boyle.
Special
Remembrance for recently deceased resident families, the Hess family and the
Fackenthal-Humbert families
COPIES OF ALL
REPORTS ARE ON THE FRONT TABLE
MOTION to accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting
February 9, 2005 was made by Mr. Budesa, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.
5 Ayes
1 Abstain
TREASURER’S
REPORT was approved upon a motion made by Mr. Budesa, seconded by Mr. Cuneo.
6 Ayes
REVENUE, TAX
COLLECTOR, MISC. REVENUE REPORTS, were approved upon a
motion made by
Mr. Cuneo, seconded by Mr. C. Boyle.
6 Ayes
BILLS
RESOLUTION 2005-03 -A, B, C, D, E
were approved upon a motion made by Mr. J. Boyle, seconded by Mr. Budesa.
POLICY, ALLOWING FIVE MINUTES FOR
PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE BILLS RESOLUTION
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J. Boyle,
Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr.
Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr. Sheehan
COMMITTEE
REPORTS:
Police
Report: During the period from 1/1 to
12/31/04, the Pine Beach police department was dispatched by Ocean County
communications for a total of 4,770 calls.
Calls include alarms, 1st aid, motor vehicle accidents, dog
calls, domestics, suspicious persons/auto, harassment, etc. These calls do not reflect telephone calls
or walk in complaints.
Chief Jones
attended a safety meeting with borough department heads. Areas of concern were of a police officer
injured on a motor vehicle stop and certification of fire extinguishers for the
year 2005.
The junior
police academy applications are coming in.
Any sixth grade student in the Pine Beach School is eligible. Sgt. Sgro attended a class at the Ocean
County OEM. Each officer is to receive
a gas mask and the class was on fit testing the masks.
Police,
municipal court, water and sewer utility, building inspector, public works
reports approved as submitted upon a motion made by Mr. Cuneo, seconded by Mr.
Budesa.
6 Ayes
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE
05-04-606
CALENDAR YEAR
2005 ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)
This ordinance
will be published in the Ocean County Observer on March 29, 2005 and have a
public hearing on April 13 at 7:30 PM.
Ordinance
05-04-606 was introduced upon a motion made by Mr. Budesa, seconded by Mr.
Sheehan.
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr.
Sheehan
Resolution
05-35, Municipal Budget for 2005 was approved upon a motion made by Mr. J.
Boyle, seconded by Mr. C. Boyle.
Mayor Corby
spoke about the difficult budget year, and that the introduced budget does not
include state aid. Last year we
received $200,000.00. Debt obligations
are included, along with health benefits and various increases. The rate will go to 46 cents, with all
operations within 2 1/2% cap.
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr.
Sheehan
Resolutions 31, 32, and 34 were approved as the consent
agenda upon a motion made by
Mr. J. Boyle, seconded by Mrs. O’Brien
Resolution 05-31, Authorizing Mayor to sign interlocal
agreement for animal facility services
Resolution 05-32,
Authorizing Mayor to sign Tourism Grant agreement
Resolution 05-34, Authorizing local road closings for public
events
6 Ayes
1 Abstain on 31
& 32
Resolution
05-33, Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with the Lomell Law Firm
for special counsel with respect to affordable housing obligations was approved
upon a motion made by Mr. J. Boyle, seconded by Mr. C. Boyle
Mayor Corby
explained that our Council on Affordable Housing certification runs out in
October. In the past, we had a vacant
land exemption. All the COAH rules have
changed, and the fair share formula is complicated. The Land Use Board has reviewed our plan, the planner has been
directed to complete the new certification.
Members of this firm have been recognized for their expertise in
handling Fair Share issues. Mr. J.
Boyle indicated that Mr. Jedziniak has demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of
the law, and Mr. Budesa echoed that Mr. Surenian has an excellent reputation
with housing matters.
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr.
Sheehan
Resolution
05-36, Transfer of Funds was approved upon a motion made by Mr. Budesa,
seconded by Mr. J. Boyle
The Mayor
indicated that this transfer, along with previous transfers, represents less
than 1 per cent of the budget.
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr.
Sheehan
INTRODUCTION OF
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE
05-05-607
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE BOROUGH OF PINE BEACH, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, SUPPLEMENTING
AND AMENDING CHAPTER 175 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PINE BEACH
This ordinance
will be published in the Ocean County Observer on March 29, 2005 and have a
public hearing on April 13 at 7:30 PM.
Ordinance
05-05-607 was introduced upon a motion made by Mr. Budesa, seconded by Mr. J.
Boyle
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr.
Sheehan
ORDINANCE
05-06-608
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE BOROUGH OF PINE BEACH, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND
SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 123 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PINE BEACH ENTITLED
“PEDDLING AND SOLICITING”
This ordinance
will be published in the Ocean County Observer on March 29, 2005 and have a
public hearing on April 13 at 7:30 PM
Ordinance
05-06-608 was introduced upon a motion made by Mr. C. Boyle, seconded by Mr.
Cuneo.
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr.
Sheehan
PUBLIC HEARING
ON ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE
05-02-604
BOND ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF PORTIONS OF MONMOUTH AVENUE, WASHINGTON
AVENUE, AVON ROAD AND WAYNE AVENUE IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF PINE BEACH, IN THE
COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $141,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING
$100,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED AS A NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
GRANT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $41,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO
FINANCE THE COST THEREOF
This ordinance
was introduced at a Special Meeting January 24, 2005 and was published in the
Ocean County Observer on February 11, 2005.
It is posted on the bulletin board of the municipal building and copies
are available.
Mayor Corby
explained that this is another portion of road being improved, and that we are
following an outline developed several years ago to gradually improve all our
streets.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no
questions or comments from the public.
Ordinance
05-02-604 was approved upon a motion made by Mr. J. Boyle, seconded by Mrs.
O’Brien.
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J.
Boyle, Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr. Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr.
Sheehan
ORDINANCE
05-03-605
BOND ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A SANITATION VEHICLE FOR AND BY THE BOROUGH OF
PINE BEACH, IN THE COUNTY OF OCEAN, NEW JERSEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$190,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF
This ordinance was introduced on
February 9, 2005 and published in the Ocean County Observer on February 18,
2005. It is posted on the bulletin
board of the municipal building and copies are available.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. J. Boyle
explained that this our present rear loader truck is past its time, and one is
needed for bulk items and leaves. It
will accommodate the large trash cans the Borough has issued to the residents.
Mayor Corby
explained that every 15 years we get a new truck. We will also upgrade the robo truck, and the purchase will be
publicly bid.
Ordinance
05-03-605 was approved upon a motion made by Mrs. O’Brien, seconded by Mr.
Sheehan
ROLL CALL:
Yes: Mr. J. Boyle,
Mr. C. Boyle, Mr. Budesa, Mr.
Cuneo, Mrs. O’Brien, Mr. Sheehan
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mr. Cuneo
mentioned that youth sports are changing to soccer and baseball seasons.
Mrs. O’Brien
announced that the rabies clinic is March 19 from 1 – 2 at the Borough Garage.
The Pine Beach
basketball coaches are playing the Pine Beach and Beachwood police on Sunday.
MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Corby
attended a fund raise for Jon Kirkleski, who was injured in a bicycle accident,
and it was a great event with a huge outpouring of support. It’s important to live in a community that
cares about each other.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Walters asked about the mobile
home park area, which he thought was recently sold. Mayor Corby stated the tourist court is currently zoned
commercial with provisions for affordable housing. If someone wishes to build a regular house, they would have to go
before the Land Use Board and ask for a use variance.
There being no
further business or public comments, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 PM upon
a motion by Mr. Cuneo and seconded by Mrs. O’Brien.
All were in
favor.
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