2. Accept with Regrets the Resignation of Robert P. Wilber, Jr., from Planning Board
Agenda items are listed in the order that they were acted upon. Each agenda item is summarized. The mayor and/or council member familiar with the action is listed along with a telephone number. Bulleted items were not part of the agenda but are for informational purposes.
1. Accept with regrets the resignation of Council Member Robert Verse, effective date February 15, 2005.
Summary: With regrets, the Mayor and Council unanimously accepted the resignation of Council Member Robert Verse effective date of February 15, 2005. The borough thanked him for his services to the community. For details contact: Ellie Rogalski, Borough Clerk (732) 270-6415, David M. Siddons, Mayor (732) 929-1231
2. Accept with regrets the resignation of Robert P. Wilber, Jr., from Planning Board.
Summary: With regrets, the Mayor and Council unanimously accepted the resignation of Robert P. Wilber, Jr., from the planning board. The borough thanked him for his services to the community. For details contact: Ellie Rogalski, Borough Clerk (732) 270-6415, John Bendel, Council Member (732) 288-1983, David M. Siddons, Mayor (732) 929-1231
3. Adopt Resolution 2005 – 12 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF ISLAND HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF
NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SCHEDULE “C” AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF OCEAN.
Summary: The Mayor and Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a schedule “C” agreement with the County of Ocean. This inter-local service agreement with the county allows the borough to purchase material and services from the county on an as needed basis. For details contact: E. Jay Price, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (732)
270-6425, Fred DeFeo, Council Member (732) 929-4888
4. Approve Raffle License R2005-02, TomsRiver Seaport Society; DOE: September 10, 2005 (Sailfest).
Summary: The Mayor and Council unanimously approved raffle license R2005-02, Toms River Seaport Society, date of event is September 10, 2005 (Sailfest). For details contact: Ellie Rogalski, Borough Clerk (732) 270-6415, David M. Siddons, Mayor (732) 929-1231
5. Approve minutes from the January 25, 2005 meeting.
Summary: The Mayor and Council unanimously approved the minutes from the January 25, 2005 regular council meeting. For details contact: Ellie Rogalski, Borough Clerk (732) 270-6415, David M. Siddons, Mayor (732) 929-1231
6. Approve proposal from Jammer Doors to furnish and install Handicapped Access Automatic Opening Doors for the Borough Offices/Police Station in the amount of $34,250.00 (state contract #49404).
Summary: The Mayor and Council unanimously approved the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $34,250.00 to Jammer Doors to furnish and install handicapped access automatic opening doors for the borough offices and police station. This project is funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from OceanCounty. For details contact: E. Jay Price, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (732) 270-6424Council Member Fred A. DeFeo (732) 929-4888
7. Adopt Resolution 2005 – 13 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF ISLAND HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF
NEW JERSEY, TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Summary: The Mayor and Council unanimously approved a resolution to enter into closed session. For details contact: Ellie Rogalski, Borough Clerk (732) 270-6415, David M. Siddons, Mayor (732) 929-1231
Liaison Reports
Council Member Karen L. Hershey reported that Culture & Heritage will hold a wine tasting fund raiser on Thursday, April 21, from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at the Caffe Italia on Route 37 Westbound just east of Coolidge Avenue. Ms. Hershey noted that March is Women’s History Month and the main Ocean County Library in TomsRiver will conduct relevant programs. Ms. Hershey also said that the IslandHeights library branch will host a program called Adventures in Genealogy on Monday, March 21 at 7:00 PM.
Privilege of the Floor
These subjects were discussed during Privilege of the Floor:
Al Gabriel, the borough’s clerk of the works for the River Avenue boardwalk project reported that the project is ahead of schedule. He said 1,040 feet of decking had been completed. Mr. Gabriel said he welcomed visitors to the site.
Other topics discussed included:
Geese and waterfowl at the municipal complex, Long Point and on the boardwalk between Central and Simpson Avenues (see action item below).
Planning board agendas
Other Borough Actions
Adopt Resolution 2005 – 14 entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF ISLANDHEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF
NEW JERSEY, ALLOWING RESIDENTS TO WALK LEASHED DOGS ON MUNICIPAL COMPLEX UNTIL MAY 1, 2005.
Summary: The Mayor and Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing residents to walk leashed dogs on the municipal complex field until May 1, 2005. This resolution resulted from discussions during privilege of the floor concerning unhealthy conditions at the municipal complex due to the increase in geese frequenting the area. Since the geese fear dogs, it was decided to lift the ban on dog walking at the municipal complex. The action is temporary and its effectiveness will be reviewed in May. All other dog regulations, remain in effect. Owners must clean up after the dogs; dogs must be leashed. For details contact: Ellie Rogalski, Borough Clerk (732) 270-6415, Council Member Fred A. DeFeo (732) 929-4888, David M. Siddons, Mayor (732) 929-4888
Other Items of Interest
The Mayor and Council regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, February 22, 2004 at 6:30 PM held at the borough hall.
TheIslandHeights Recreation Committee regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, February 28, 2005 at 7:30 PM held at the Police/Emergency Management building.
TheIslandHeights Board of Health regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 9:00 AM held at the borough hall.
The Mayor and Council regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 6:30 PM held at the borough hall.
TheIslandHeights Planning Board regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, March 9, 2005 at 6:30 PM.
The Island Heights School Board regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, March 14, 2005. Workshop begins at 6:30PM and the meeting begins at 7:30 PM, held at the IslandHeightsGrade School, 115 Summit Avenue, IslandHeights.
The Mayor and Council regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, March 22, 2005 at 6:30 PM held at the borough hall.
The Central Regional School Board regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 24, 2005 at 7:00 PM at the Board of Education building, Forest Hills Parkway, Bayville.
IslandHeights Municipal Officeswill be closed on Friday, March 25, 2005 in observance of Good Friday.
The Municipal Clerk’s Office, Tax & Water/Sewer Office and Finance/Purchasing are open Monday – Friday 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM and Monday evening 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Please call the Borough Hall at (732) 270-6415 for days and times of offices not listed above.
Mayor David Siddons (732) 929-1231
Council Member John Bendel (732) 288-1983
April D. Elley, Newsletter Editor (732) 270-6415
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