MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 - 7:00 PM
* MEETING CALLED TO ORDER * STATEMENT REGARDING OPEN PUBLIC
MEETING LAW * SALUTE TO THE FLAG
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Martin at 7:13 p.m. Adequate notice of this meeting was provided as is required by the Open Public Meetings Law with advertising in the Home News Tribune and posting on the bulletin board. All present Pledged Allegiance to the Flag.
* CALLING OF THE ROLL:
Clmn. Asciolla – Present
Janeczek – Present
Karczewski – Absent
Peckham – Present
Perez – Present
Smith - Present
* PUBLIC PORTION
There was no one from the Public who wished to speak.
* PUBLIC HEARING ON CDBG FUNDS
The meeting was opened to the Public for discussion on the CDBG funding. There was no one from the Public who wished to speak and the meeting was closed to the Public.
After discussion, it was the consensus of the Governing Body that the slip lining of the sanitary sewers on John Street, Phase I be applied for.
* RESOLUTION # 2010 - 50 2009 BUDGET TRANSFERS
Current Fund | | | | |
End of Year Transfers | | | |
| | Amount | Amount | |
Account # | Name | From | To | |
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9-01-20-701-010 | Administration S & W | $ 500.00 | | |
9-01-20-701-020 | Administration OE | 500.00 | | |
9-01-20-708-010 | Tax Collector OE | 500.00 | | |
9-01-20-710-020 | Tax Assessor OE | 1,000.00 | | |
9-01-22-725-020 | Uniform Const Code OE | 500.00 | | |
9-01-23-733-020 | Health Insurance-Employee | 500.00 | | |
9-01-26-765-010 | Streets & Roads S & W | 1,000.00 | | |
9-01-27-788-020 | Animal Control OE | 500.00 | | |
9-01-20-712-020 | Legal OE | | $ 2,000.00 | |
9-01-26-315-022 | Vehicle Maint- Police | | 1,000.00 | |
9-01-26-772-020 | Buildings & Grounds OE | | 2,000.00 | |
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| | $ 5,000.00 | $ 5,000.00 | |
MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 2
MOTION - Clmn. Asciolla SECOND – Clmn. Janeczek
ROLL CALL: 5 - 0
CERTIFICATION
I, Sandra Bohinski, Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Helmetta, Middlesex County, New Jersey, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Borough Council at the meeting held on January 27, 2010.
Sandra Bohinski
SANDRA BOHINSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
* RESOLUTION #2010 – 51 RESOLUTION AMENDING 2010 TEMPORARY BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONSRESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in the normal operation of the business of the Borough of Helmetta, it will be necessary for making contracts, commitments and payments prior to the adoption of the regular 2010 budget for the Borough of Helmetta; and
WHEREAS, revised Statute 40A:4-19 of the State of New Jersey provides that the Governing Body of any municipality may make temporary appropriations to provide for any contracts, commitments or payments to be made between the beginning of the budget year and the adoption of the final budget; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 budget will not be adopted until after April 1 and commitments need to be covered until the date of adoption; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following list of appropriations shall constitute an amendment to the 2010 temporary budget of $27,098.00 for the Borough of Helmetta, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| 2010 | |
| TEMPORARY | AMENDMENT |
| BUDGET | 1/27/10 |
CURRENT FUND | | |
General Administration S&W | 3,500.00 | |
General Administration OE | 125.00 | |
Mayor and Council OE | 1,000.00 | |
Municipal Clerk S&W | 4,500.00 | |
Municipal Clerk OE | 1,875.00 | |
Financial Administration S&W | 6,125.00 | |
Financial Administration OE | 6,500.00 | |
Bank Service Charges | 0.00 | |
Audit Services | 0.00 | |
Revenue Administration (Collection of Taxes) S&W | 6,250.00 | |
Revenue Administration (Collection of Taxes) OE | 3,000.00 | |
Tax Assessment Administration S&W | 3,000.00 | |
Tax Assessment Administration OE | 1,000.00 | |
Elections | 0.00 | |
Legal Services and Costs OE | 10,000.00 | |
Engineering Services and Costs OE | 1,500.00 | 2,000.00 |
Planning Board S&W | 675.00 | |
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Planning Board OE | 1,250.00 | |
Police S&W | 103,000.00 | |
Police OE | 5,000.00 | |
Police Contracted Services | 0.00 | |
Office of Emergency Management OE | 0.00 | |
Fire OE | 6,000.00 | |
Fire Prevention Bureau S&W | 912.50 | |
Fire Prevention Bureau OE | 500.00 | |
First Aid Organization-Contribution | 0.00 | |
Uniform Fire Safety OE | 0.00 | |
Municipal Prosecutor S&W | 1,050.00 | |
Municipal Court S&W | 7,500.00 | |
Municipal Court OE | 1,250.00 | |
Public Defender S&W | 500.00 | 1,000.00 |
Public Defender OE | 0.00 | |
Road Repairs and Maintenance S&W | 19,625.00 | |
Road Repairs and Maintenance OE | 3,750.00 | |
Solid Waste Collection OE | 12,250.00 | |
Recycling S&W | 1,425.00 | |
Recycling OE | 125.00 | |
Public Buildings and Grounds OE | 3,250.00 | |
Vehicle Maintenance OE-Public Works | 2,000.00 | |
Vehicle Maintenance OE-Fire | 725.00 | |
Vehicle Maintenance OE-Police Vehicle | 1,875.00 | |
Vehicle Maintenance OE-Lease/Acquire Vehicles | 5,500.00 | |
Condo Act-Trash Removal | 0.00 | |
Condo Act-Street Lighting | 0.00 | |
Condo Act-Snow and Leaf Removal | 0.00 | |
Shade Tree Commission-OE | 0.00 | |
Board of Health S&W | 0.00 | |
Kiddie Keep-Well Camp | 0.00 | |
South County Day Camp | 0.00 | |
Animal Control S&W | 1,575.00 | |
Animal Control OE | 1,000.00 | |
Recreation S&W | 500.00 | |
Recreation OE | 1,875.00 | |
Senior Citizen OE | 500.00 | |
Parks OE | 2,125.00 | |
Electricity | 4,800.00 | |
Street Lighting | 5,500.00 | |
Telephone | 3,250.00 | |
Natural Gas | 3,875.00 | |
Diesel Fuel | 1,375.00 | |
Gasoline | 4,500.00 | |
Postage | 1,500.00 | |
Copier Expense | 1,000.00 | |
Office Supplies | 250.00 | |
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Construction S&W | 5,500.00 | |
Construction S&W-Special Projects | 0.00 | |
Construction OE | 350.00 | |
Accumulated Sick Leave Reserve | 0.00 | |
Contingent | 0.00 | |
Social Security System (O.A.S.I.) | 11,500.00 | |
PERS Retirement – ERI Program | 0.00 | 4,948.00 |
PERS Retirement | 26,548.00 | (5,400.00) |
PERS Delayed Enrollment Penalty | 0.00 | |
PFRS Retirement | 40,752.00 | |
Reserve for PFRS Deferral | 0.00 | |
Liability Insurance | 9,000.00 | 400.00 |
Worker’s Compensation Insurance | 3,500.00 | |
Employee Group Insurance (Health) | 30,000.00 | |
Unemployment, Disability Insurance | 750.00 | |
Overexpenditure of Ordinance | 0.00 | |
Inside CAP Appropriations | 388,062.50 | 2,948.00 |
PFRS Retirement | 0.00 | |
Reserve for PERS Deferral | 0.00 | |
PERS Retirement | 0.00 | |
LOSAP | 0.00 | |
Subtotal | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Borough of Spotswood-Police Dispatch | 5,400.00 | |
Borough of Spotswood-Animal Control S&W | 1,500.00 | |
Borough of Spotswood-Zoning & Code Enforcement S&W | 1,250.00 | |
Borough of Spotswood-Garbage & Trash Removal | 9,600.00 | |
Borough of Jamesburg-Court Administrator | 0.00 | |
Borough of South River-Animal Control S&W | 2,250.00 | |
Borough of Sayreville-Animal Control S&W | 7,500.00 | |
Middlesex County Board of Health | 3,837.00 | 100.00 |
Middlesex County Curbside Recycling Program | 6,500.00 | |
Subtotal-Interlocal Agreements | 37,837.00 | 100.00 |
Drug Alliance-State | 1,046.00 | |
Drug Alliance-Borough Share | 262.00 | |
Gypsy Moth Spraying-Federal | 0.00 | |
Gypsy Moth Spraying-Match | 0.00 | |
Clean Communities | 0.00 | |
Over the Limit Under Arrest | 0.00 | |
2008 Prosecutor’s Office Grant | 0.00 | |
DDEF | 0.00 | |
Body Armor | 0.00 | |
Recycling Tonnage Grant | 0.00 | |
Forest Services Volunteer Fire Assistance | 0.00 | |
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Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Grant | 0.00 | |
Alcohol Ed & Rehab | 0.00 | |
NJDEP Stormwater Management Grant | 0.00 | |
NJ DEP: Green Communities Grant | 0.00 | |
Subtotal-Grants | 1,308.00 | 0.00 |
Reserve for Acquisition of Police SUV | 0.00 | 15,000.00 |
Reserve for Acquisition of Animal Control Van | 0.00 | |
Reserve for Milling and Paving | 0.00 | |
Reserve for Salt Spreader | 0.00 | |
Capital Improvement Fund | 20,000.00 | |
Subtotal-Capital Improvements | 20,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
Payment of Bond Principal | 0.00 | |
Payment of Note Principal | 0.00 | |
Payment of Bond Interest | 0.00 | |
Payment of Note Interest | 0.00 | |
Subtotal-Debt Service | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Emergency Authorizations-5 years | 0.00 | |
Outside CAP Appropriations | 59,145.00 | 15,100.00 |
Subtotal before Reserve for Uncollected Taxes | 447,207.50 | 18,048.00 |
Reserve for Uncollected Taxes | 0.00 | |
TOTAL CURRENT FUND | 447,207.50 | 18,048.00 |
| 2010 | |
| TEMPORARY | AMENDMENT |
| BUDGET | 1/27/10 |
WATER UTILITY FUND | | |
Salaries and Wages | 15,000.00 | |
Other Expenses | 11,500.00 | |
Purchase of Water | 48,750.00 | |
Insurance | 6,750.00 | |
Accumulated Sick Leave | 0.00 | |
Capital Improvement Fund | 1,250.00 | |
Capital Outlay | 0.00 | |
Capital Outlay-Reserve Water Tower Repainting | 0.00 | |
Reserve for Acquisition of Dump Truck | 0.00 | |
Payment of Bond Principal | 0.00 | |
Payment of Note Principal | 0.00 | |
Payment of Bond Interest | 0.00 | |
Payment of Note Interest | 0.00 | |
Payment of USDA Loan | 39,256.00 | |
PERS Retirement | 675.00 | 2,025.00 |
Social Security System | 1,500.00 | |
Unemployment, Disability Insurance | 62.50 | |
TOTAL WATER UTLITY FUND | 124,743.50 | 2,025.00 |
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| 2010 | |
| TEMPORARY | AMENDMENT |
| BUDGET | 1/27/10 |
SEWER UTILITY FUND | | |
Salaries and Wages | 15,000.00 | |
Other Expenses | 6,750.00 | |
MTMUA-Basic | 58,750.00 | 5,000.00 |
MTMUA-DS surcharge | | |
Other Expenses – Insurance | 6,750.00 | |
Accumulated Sick Leave | 0.00 | |
Capital Improvement Fund | 1,250.00 | |
Capital Outlay | 0.00 | |
Reserve for Acquisition of Dump Truck | 0.00 | |
Capital Outlay-I&I | 0.00 | |
Payment of Bond Principal | 0.00 | |
Payment of Bond Interest | 0.00 | |
PERS Retirement | 675.00 | 2,025.00 |
Social Security System | 1,500.00 | |
Unemployment, Disability Insurance | 62.50 | |
TOTAL SEWER UTILITY FUND | 90,737.50 | 7,025.00 |
GRAND TOTAL | 662,688.50 | 27,098.00 |
CERTIFICATION
I, Sandra Bohinski, Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Helmetta, Middlesex County, New Jersey, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Borough Council at the meeting held on January 27, 2010.
Sandra Bohinski
SANDRA BOHINSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
*CONSENT AGENDA – RESOLUTION # 2010 - 62
- Reports of Municipal Clerk, Tax Collector, Utility Revenue Collector
RESOLUTIONS:
- 52 – Refund for Inspection Fees
- 53 – Redemption of a Tax Lien
- 54 – Amendment to Salary of Prosecutor
- 55 – Change in December Meeting Date
- 56 – Payment of Animal Control Officer outside of normal business hours
- 57 – Authorization to sign agreement with Sayreville Pet Adoption Center
- 58 – Authorization to sign agreement with Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital
59 – Payment for Appraisal Services- 60 – Authorizing Remington, Vernick & Vena Engineers to perform a feasibility study on Parcel 5 of the Helme Redevelopment area in an amount not to exceed $2,300.00
MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 7
- 61 – Bills payable as per list
Resolution # 59 Payment for appraisal service was tabled.
MOTION – Clmn. Asciolla SECOND - Clmn. Smith
ROLL CALL: 5 – 0
REPORT OF MUNICIPAL CLERK
DECEMBER, 2009
LANDLORD REGISTRATION 300.00
PLANNING BOARD 10.00
TOTAL $310.00
DOG/CAT LICENSES $ -0-
Sandra Bohinski
Municipal Clerk
Borough of Helmetta | | | | | | |
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REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR | | Tax Collector | | |
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Month of: | December, 2009 | | | | | | | |
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Dated: | January 4, 2010 | | | | | | | |
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Taxes - 2008 | | | | | | | |
Taxes - 2009 | | $ 40,480.08 | | | | | |
Taxes - 2010 | | $ 4,458.69 | | ADJUSTMENTS | | |
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| | | | | 2009 | cancel minimum | $ 2.68 | |
Interest | | | $ 2,362.22 | | 2009 | refund O/P | $ 760.42 | |
Costs | | | | | | | | |
Tax search | | | | | | | |
Return Check fee | | | | | | | |
Search Printouts | | | | | | | |
Duplicate Bill Fee | | | | | | | |
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Misc. | | | | | Closing Balances | | |
| | | | | | Debit | Credit | Net |
| | | | | Tax 2009 | $ 92,856.19 | | $ 92,856.19 |
| | | | | Tax 2008 | | | $ - |
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TOTAL | | | $ 47,300.99 | | | | | |
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Water/Sewer Receipts Report | | | |
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December 2009 | | | |
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2007 Principal | $ - | | $ - | | $ - | | | |
2008 Principal | 0.00 | | 4.84 | | 4.84 | | | |
2009 Principal | 11,981.56 | | 10,727.15 | | 22,708.71 | | | |
2010 Principal | 330.85 | | 281.25 | | 612.10 | | | |
Subtotal | 12,312.41 | | 11,013.24 | | 23,325.65 | | | |
Interest | 218.59 | | 243.76 | | 462.35 | | | |
Subtotal | 12,531.00 | | 11,257.00 | | 23,788.00 | | | |
Final Water Reads | 40.00 | | - | | 40.00 | | | |
Returned Checks | - | | - | | - | | | |
Payment Reversal | - | | 99.00 | | 99.00 | | | |
NSF Bank Fees | - | | - | | - | | | |
Connection Fee | - | | - | | - | | | |
Water Turn-on Fee | - | | - | | - | | | |
Transfer in from Tax | - | | - | | - | | | |
Transfer out | - | | - | | - | | | |
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Total Deposits | $12,571.00 | | $ 11,356.00 | | $ 23,927.00 | | | |
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Utility Collector | | | | | | | | |
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MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 8
#2010 – 52
REFUND FOR INSPECTION FEES
WHEREAS, John Turchiano applied for a CCO and Fire Inspection on his dwelling at 2703 Ridgefield Court; and
WHEREAS, the inspections were never performed due to the sale being cancelled; and
WHEREAS, the owner requested a refund of all fees paid, CCO for $100.00 and Fire Inspection Check for $50.00; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Kotora is hereby requesting the CFO to return such fees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council doeshereby authorize the CFO to issue a check for $150.00 to John Turchiano, 2703 Ridgefield Court, Helmetta, NJ 08828 for refund of inspection fees.
#2010 - 53
REDEMPTION OF A TAX LIEN
WHEREAS, the Borough Tax Collector has received a redemption on the following tax sale certificate:
Wachovia-Cust/Sass Muni V dtr
123 S. Broad St. PA 1328s
Tax Lien Services Group
Philadelphia, PA 19109
Block 25 Lot 20
Cert #0500002
$27,329.76
Premium Return: $2,100.00
WHEREAS, the Borough Tax Collector requests authorization from the Borough Council the redemption of such lien;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Helmetta that the Borough Tax Collector is hereby authorized to redeem such lien; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough’s Chief Financial Officer is directed to issue a check to Wachovia-Cust/Sass Muni V dtr, 123 S. Broad St. PA 1328s, Tax Lien Services Group, Philadelphia, PA 19109 for Block 25 Lot 20, for Cert #0500002 in the amount of $27,329.76 and the Premium Return of $2,100.00.
# 2010 – 54
AMENDMENT TO SALARY OF PROSECUTOR
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Helmetta that the salary be and is hereby amended from $4,000.00 retainer to $350.00 a Court Session not to exceed $6,000.00.
#2010 - 55
CHANGE IN DECEMBER MEETING DATE
WHEREAS, there is a scheduling conflict with the Municipal Court for our December 1, 2010 Meeting Date;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that our December 1, 2010 Meeting Date has been rescheduled to Monday, December 6, 2010.
MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 9
#2010 – 56
PAYMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL HOURS OUTSIDE OF
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS
WHEREAS, rather than being paid the overtime rate for a minimum of 2 hours;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Brandon Metz shall be paid a minimum of $50.00 per incident for animal control calls outside of normal business hours.
# 2010 – 57
AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH
SAYREVILLE PET ADOPTION CENTER
WHEREAS, the Borough of Helmetta has an agreement with the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center for kennel and associated services to handle stray animals confiscated by the Borough’s Animal Control Department; and
WHEREAS, the Borough would like to continue these services in 2010 with the Center;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Nancy Martin, Mayor of the Borough of Helmetta is hereby authorized to sign the agreement with the Sayreville Pet Adoption Center.
# 2010 – 58
AUTHORIZATION TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH
SAYREBROOK VETERINARY HOSPITAL
WHEREAS, the Borough of Helmetta has an agreement with the Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital for veterinary services to handle stray animals confiscated by the Borough’s Animal Control Department; and
WHEREAS, the Borough would like to continue these services in 2010 with the Veterinary Hospital;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mayor and Municipal Clerk of the Borough of Helmetta is hereby authorized to sign the agreement with the Sayrebrook Veterinary Hospital.
#2010 – 59
PAYMENT FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES - Tabled until the next meeting
# 2010 – 60
RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF HELMETTA AUTHORIZING REMINGTON, VERNICK & VENA ENGINEERS TO PERFORM A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PARCEL 5 OF THE HELME MILL REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,300.00
WHEREAS, Kaplan at Helmetta, LLC is the designated redeveloper of parcels 1-5 in the Helme Mill redevelopment area;
WHEREAS, Kaplan at Helmetta, LLC has indicated that it will not develop
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JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 10
parcel 5 of the Helme Mill redevelopment area; and
WHEREAS, even though the Borough of Helmetta (the “Borough”) may still require Kaplan at Helmetta, LLC to redevelop parcel 5 pursuant to its contractual obligations, the Borough also wants to undertake a feasibility study in order to identify possible alternative uses of parcel 5; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council would like to authorize Remington, Vernick and Vena Engineers to perform such feasibility study on parcel 5 of the Helme Mill redevelopment area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by Borough Council of the Borough of Helmetta that Remington, Vernick & Vena Engineers is hereby authorized to perform a feasibility study on parcel 5 of the Helme Mill redevelopment area by in an amount not exceed $2,300.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has executed a Certification of Funds, which is attached hereto, and that sufficient funds are available for said feasibility study from Account Number 0-01-20-715-020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to each of the following:
a. Remington, Vernick and Vena Engineers
b. Borough Chief Financial Officer
MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 11
Resolution # 2010 - 61
MEETING OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 12
* Acceptance of minutes of December 28, 2009
MOTION – Clmn. Janeczek SECOND – Clmn. Smith
ROLL CALL: 4 – 0 – 1
* Acceptance of minutes of January 1, 2010
MOTION – Clmn. Janeczek SECOND – Clmn. Asciolla
ROLL CALL: 4 – 0 – 1
* Committee Reports – Clmn. Perez reported on the status of our finances. He spoke with Tish Spinello from the Spotswood Board of Education. It was the consensus of all present that Brian Savage be hired on an as needed basis to oversee the Board of Education for the Borough of Helmetta.
Mayor Martin reported that Movie Night was a success and Clmn. Peckham was thanked for setting up the movie and for setting up the tape for exercise night.
David Clark, Borough Attorney, had no report.
Jason Cline, Borough Engineer, gave a status of the projects in the Borough. Discussion was held on what to do for the next funding of grants to apply for. It was decided that Sutton, Madison and York be done. Discussion was held on the appraisal of the mill; it was $4,130,000.00.
Borough of Helmetta Project Summary
January, 2010
Main Street Curb & Sidewalk and Water Main (1206- T -033. T035 )
· Final payment was submitted to the Borough on 8/31/09.
· Punch List No.1 was faxed to the Contractor on 8/28/09. Punch List items 95% completed.
FY2009 NJDOT Grant - Old Forae Road Reconstruction (1206-T-042)
· Project complete substantially-complete.
· Asphalt went 22% over contract quantity, RV&V has sent a letter to contractor (Mario's Paving) contesting the overage, Contractor knows this is coming and will address it with paving subcontractor.
· Replacement trees were installed along westerly right of way on November 23, 2009.
· Core samples received for paving, project is being closed out.
Investiaation - Municipal Buildina Fire Code Violations
RW inspected municipal building, provided 11/24/09 summary report with MEETING OF
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
JANUARY 27, 2010 – PAGE 13
· recommendations to address building code fire violations. Estimated costs of repairs less
· than $20,000.00
(Reaencv Estates)
· Letter accepting recent pavement restoration work, recommending release of bond issued 10/27/09.
· November 16, 2009 letter sent to Borough by HOA, requesting release from Borough May, 2008 Notices to Violation to unit owners with discharges directly onto Carol Bohinski property (reportedly abated).
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Public Works Director, Darren Doran, reported that the installation of doors should be completed this week He spoke on the sustainable grant.
Chief Lewis had no report.
An Ordinance providing for the acquisition of an SUV appropriating the sum therefore, authorized in and by the Borough of Helmetta, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey (Public Hearing was held on 11/24/09; the vote was tabled to see if we could obtain used vehicles from a neighboring community).
Discussion ensued about the purchase of this vehicle. A MOTION was made by Clmn. Smith and SECONDED by Clmn Janeczek to purchase a 2010 Tahoe and to have all the work performed by the dealer (painting, light bar, etc.); if anything is to go wrong it will be covered by warranty. ROLL CALL: 5 – 0.
“ ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT”, ESTABLISHING SECTION 1A-7 PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION OF FEES IN CONNECTION WITH WEDDINGS AND CIVIL UNION CEREMONIES OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HELMETTA
MOTION - Clmn. Asciolla SECOND – Clmn. Peckham
#2010 – 02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 49A, ENTITLED “SOLID WASTE”, SECTION 6, ENTITLED “COLLECTION OF REFUSE AND RECEPTACLES; VEHICLES” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HELMETTA
MOTION - Clmn. Janeczek SECOND – Clmn. Peckham
#2010 – 03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 55, ENTITLED “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC ”, SECTION 55-32, ENTITLED “SCHEDULE V TRUCKS AND BUSES OVER FOUR TONS EXCLUDED” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HELMETTA
MOTION - Clmn. Smith SECOND – Clmn. Peckham
# 2010 – 4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ENTITLED “BOARD OF HEALTH” BY DELETING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND REPLACING IT WITH “ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATOR AND ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HELMETTA
MOTION - Clmn. Peckham SECOND – Clmn. Janeczek
Abatement of Regency Walk Violations – A letter was prepared by Joseph Kotora that he and Mr. Simonelli inspected and found the problems corrected pertaining to the drainage of certain homes. They will be requested to send a letter to each individual homeowner as well as Walter Rhodes, President of the Association.
Police Department - the Department is in need of a complete renovation. The gutters are also in need of being replaced.
Darren Doran announced that he will be having hip replacement surgery on February 22, 2010 and will be out for several weeks. Susan Bishop is requesting that a rail fence by the easement road by our home on Ericson Avenue could be installed. They would pay for it and resume responsibility. It was the consensus that they could understanding that it would be on Borough property and if for some reason the Borough had to remove it they would.
MOTION – Clmn. Smith SECOND – Clmn. Janeczek
Sandra Bohinski, RMC
Municipal Clerk