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BOROUGH OF SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS

MINUTES

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R E G U L A R M E E T I N G

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January 25, 2010

SILENT REFLECTION AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG

1. ROLL CALL: 8:00 P.M.

Governing Body
Member / Present / Absent
Mayor Enright / X
Brennan / X
Cindea / X
Crippen / X
Kegelman / X
King / X
Maccanico / X

2.  THIS MEETING IS CALLED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING LAW. NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS INCLUDED IN A LIST OF MEETINGS SENT TO THE COAST STAR AND ASBURY PARK PRESS, POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AND ON THE BOROUGH WEB-SITE.

3.  MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA

MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO ADD A VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPUTY COORDINATOR TO RESOLUTION #30-2010 AND TO ADD RESOLUTION #33-2010 FOR ENROLLMENT IN SHBP DENTAL PLAN

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS: Motion to amend the agenda, as listed
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. KING / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT
MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS: Motion to approve the agenda as amended.
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. KING / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

4.  MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF

December 21, 2010 – EXECUTIVE SESSION

January 1, 2010 – REORGANIZATION MEETING

January 11, 2010 – REGULAR SESSION

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. KING / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

5.  SPECIAL ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PROCLAMATION – MATTHEW VADAS; 1000 POINT SCORER, MANASQUAN HIGH SCHOOL

6.  DISCUSSION ITEMS:

·  SMMUA- NJWSA Manasquan Reservoir 2010 Allocation/Budget – Mrs. Casagrande presented the Governing Body with the 2010 NJWSA Manasquan Reservoir Treatment Facility payment schedule, which was recently approved by the SMMUA. She noted that the newly approved water allocation agreement between the member towns resulted in a reduction in Spring Lake Height’s allocation and fees for 2010.

·  Recreation Commission – Councilwoman Crippen addressed the Governing Body and she reviewed a list of the appointees to the Recreation Committee and Commission. The majority of those individuals, including Ms. Crippen, have had their terms expire or they have resigned. Ms. Crippen noted that it is very difficult to get people to volunteer and that the Recreation Ordinance may have to be revisited. The Governing Body had a brief discussion of the prevailing considerations and it was agreed that Councilwoman Crippen and Councilwoman Kegelman would meet to discuss the possibility of negotiating an interlocal agreement to handle Recreation.

·  Environmental Commission Fletcher Property Proposed Resolution- Councilwoman Crippen spoke to a draft Resolution relating to the proposed use of the Fletcher Property. She noted that this had been discussed at a November Governing Body meeting; as such, after that discussion she went back to the Environmental Commission and they passed a formal resolution recommending that the property be turned in an arboretum, which would be a use that would make it eligible for possible grants. Ms. Crippen wanted to know if the Council was OK with adopting this Resolution. The Mayor noted that she was in favor of the Resolution; she just wanted to put it on the next agenda so the public could speak to it. Councilwoman Crippen asked the Clerk to provide her with a copy of a petition submitted by the Jeanette Court residents seeking keeping the Fletcher property as open space. Councilwoman Crippen also announced that the Buildings and Grounds Committee was looking to get quotes on tree work and on demolition of the barn and the garage; she noted that Councilwoman Cindea wanted three quotes. Councilwoman Crippen was going to work with Mr. Herner and the Borough Engineer to get the quotes

7.  COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

·  Councilman Brennan noted that the Finance Committee had recently met to discuss the revenue side of the Current Fund and the Utility Fund. Mr. Brennan explained the historical process of the Utility budget funding the Current Fund with surplus. He spoke to the present deficit in the Utility Fund by $144,000.00, which had resulted in the inability to make the $150,000 transfer to the 2009 Current Fund Budget. He went on to explain that when dealing with the 2010 budget, since we did not realize the $150,000 in the 2009 Current Fund, the Borough starts out the 2010 Current Fund budget $150,000 in the hole. He noted a number of other 2009 budget shortfalls, which amounted to a 200,000 deficit in the Current Fund budget. He reported that the deficit in the Utility Fund could be made up if the Borough could prove to the state that there was a reason why there would be additional revenue. Mr. Brennan felt that if the Borough could manually read 400 plus meters that were not being read, it could fill some of the shortfall. The Mayor turned the report over to Sara King, who is the chair of the Utility department. Ms. King noted that she was in possession of a report that showed that 496 meters could not be read; she gave a breakdown of the 496 total and expanded on each category. Ms. King further expanded on meters in homes where people go away for the winter. Ms. King noted that the water meter conversion is still ongoing, but it is mostly complete. She noted that there are still 61 commercial meters that need to be upgraded. She said that the upgrade was ongoing; however, she did not feel that the project was going to produce the revenue that Mr. Brennan was looking to come up with to fill the budget shortfall. Ms. King noted that she had a report from Sensus Metering produced that day, which outlined the present status of the no read project. Mr. Brennan spoke to the meters that were not picking up readings and those where the meter was not moving. There was a discussion among the Council about what "meter not moving" actually meant. Ms. King noted that there was an ongoing day to day situation where Mary Grace was providing Art Herner with a list of what was reading. However, it was time consuming to go to all these addresses to get the information. Councilman Brennan reiterated the problem of having a deficit to start out this year's budget. Mr. Brennan wanted to get the readings swiftly, by Feb 1; Ms. King did not think that was realistic. Councilman Brennan thanked Ms. King for her efforts and it was agreed the men would attempt to get the reads. Also as part of the Finance Committee Report, Mr. Brennan expanded on the shortfall in the Current fund budget, which he had previously discussed; he informed the Governing Body and the public that he had put a Finance Committee report on the Borough website. He noted that he wanted to discuss the possibility of moving the Borough's dental plan from MetLife to the State Health Benefit Plan Dental Program. He spoke to a comparison that he had done between Met Life and SHBP Dental; he noted that the coverage was better under SHBP, but it was less expensive. He told the audience that he had spoken to the broker for Met Life who indicated that they could not compete with the SHBP rates. He stated that there would be a $25,000 annual savings to the Borough. He explained that he had distributed the particulars to the employees and he received no resistance. He did note that it would take 60 to 90 days after the passing of the Resolution to have the program up and running. The Mayor noted that she had spoken to the president of the PBA today and they did not seem to have a problem with the change. Councilwoman Crippen stated that she had this coverage and that it was very good. There was a discussion on managerial prerogative and whether this change could be done without negotiation. Mr. Brennan noted that he had discussed this with Labor Counsel, Jamie Plosia, and that he felt the Borough could make the change under the present PBA contract.

·  Councilwoman Cindea spoke to the work that needed to be done at the Fletcher Property. She also noted that the renovations in the Police Department were going well. She also spoke to a mold/mildew smell in the front of the Municipal Building, which they were going to have the Borough Engineer review.

·  Councilwoman Crippen had given her report earlier in these notes.

·  Councilwoman Kegelman noted that she had met with representatives of neighboring towns to discuss a zoning interlocal. She said it looked positive and she would have more to report at a future meeting. She noted that they were looking at the possibility of the zoning officer being an engineer who could take on other functions. She also noted that the code enforcement would be handled by a different individual

·  Councilwoman King – Nothing Additional

·  Councilman Maccanico – None

8.  FIRST VOICE OF THE PUBLIC – ANY BUSINESS

John Lewis, Prospect Ave, announced the dates for the Fire District and the Board of Education. He encouraged everyone to vote. He also noted that he had petitions available for anyone who wanted to run for school board.

Evelyn Condello, Park Ave, submitted a listing of the dates compiled for 2010 for various Borough considerations. She also had an article about givebacks from unions, which she gave to Councilman Brennan. She also would like the website updated for the Recreation Committee/Commission. Mr. Brennan noted that we have a data base of people who participated in Recreation; he felt it would be a good idea to send an email to those people looking for volunteers.

Arthur Martone, Park Ave, he asked a question on how the bill list is given its names and wanted to know if the Consolidated Bill List was accurate. Councilman Brennan explained how the bill list was generated; he noted that as Finance Committee Chair he was comfortable that the bill list was accurate. Mr. Martone spoke to a situation with the bill list and how it related to a prior AARP bill. The Mayor further explained the two different bill lists distributed. Mr. Martone also asked a question on the water meters; he noted that the water meters should all be sealed.

Rich Carragher, Prospect Ave, asked if any of the Utility Budget deficit was related to delinquent payments. The Governing Body responded that bills were being paid.

Andy Zelnick, Lake Ave, asked if the Borough was filing a lawsuit against Sensus Metering? The Council discussed the situation and the meters. The Borough Attorney noted that his office was working with prior special counsel to review the Borough's options. Mr. Brennan discussed some of the historical considerations relating to the replacement of the meters. The Council discussed the various considerations and Ms. King elaborated on what she had just inherited. Ms. King said that she already had met with Art Herner and Mary Grace Neuhaus to review the situation; she noted that she needed some time to totally review the matter. Mr. Zelnick noted that he felt we needed to be sure that the Borough’s interests were protected.

Chris Campion, Woodcreast Dr, asked about the meters that were not reading. He wanted to know if the 500 people who were not having there meters read were going to be in for a shock. He felt those people should be informed and given an opportunity to submit a reading. Councilwoman Cindea noted that letters and self-read cards were sent out last year.

Evelyn Condello, Park Ave, asked if we could use the Swift 911 to reach the public on the meter reading system. Councilman Brennan did not feel that was practical and that we needed to send the men into the field to read the meters ASAP. There was a discussion on the proper way to mitigate the damages from this water meter issue. Mr. Raffetto noted that his office was reviewing the matter.

FIRST VOICE OF THE PUBLIC CLOSED BY: Crippen/Kegelman at 9:14 PM; ALL YES

9.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION # 24-2010 APPOINTING 2010 BOND COUNSEL

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. KING / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

RESOLUTION # 25-2010 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF PRO-CLEAN CONTRACT

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. KING / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

RESOLUTION # 26-2010 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF APRUZZESE PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. KING / X
MR. MACCANICO / X / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

RESOLUTION # 27-2010 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE MCMANIMON PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. KING / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

RESOLUTION # 28-2010 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE SURENIAN PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. KING / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

RESOLUTION #29-2010 APPROVING NOMINEES FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MR. BRENNAN / X
MS. CINDEA / X / X
MS. CRIPPEN / X / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. KING / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MAYOR ENRIGHT

RESOLUTION #31-2010 APPOINTING A BOARD OF HEALTH SECRETARY