1. Call to Order Township Committee Meeting of December 5, 2017 2. Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law: Pursuant to the requirements of the OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW, adequate Public Notice of this meeting has been given: By publication in the official newspapers of the date, time and location of this meeting more than 48 hours in advance, and By posting advance written notice on the official bulletin board in the municipal building, and in the office of the Township Clerk for the purpose of public inspection. 3. Roll Call of Officials Present: Committeeman Cirulli - Committeeman Novak - Committeewoman McCabe - Deputy Mayor Caputo - Mayor Bille - 4. Salute to the Flag Invocation: Pastor Joe Faraldi, Bayside Chapel Presentation to essay contest winners by the Barnegat VFW Post #10092: Presentation to The Patriot’s Pen essay contest winners: “America’s Gift to My Generation” 1st Place – Emma J. Carman 2nd Place – Lexy McGinnis 3rd Place – John Panico Presentation to the Voice of Democracy essay contest winners: “Our Hope for the Future” 1st Place – Justin M. Bach 2nd Place – Brigid M. Harrington 3rd Place – Anthony Forte
5. Committee Reports: Cirulli, Novak, McCabe, Caputo 6. Mayor’s Report: Please feel free to speak to the Township Committee during public session. The Barnegat Township Committee appreciates and welcomes public comment, advice and suggestions, especially when it is intended to assist or help the Committee. Comments and discussion will be limited to a five (5) minute period per individual unless requested by the Mayor to continue on a point of clarification. Public Comment at a special meeting of the Township Committee shall be related to the call of that meeting. In accordance with the Committee policy, each participant must be recognized by the Mayor and must preface their comments by a clear announcement of their name, address and group affiliation, if appropriate. Your anticipated courtesy to the members of the public and the committee is appreciated.
Old Business Ordinance 2017 -27 (Second Reading) An Ordinance of the Township of Barnegat, providing for the acquisition and improvement of property, facilities and buildings, and the construction of a new town hall and new public works building in and for the Township of Barnegat, and appropriating $15,000,000.00 therefor, and providing for the issuance of $14,250,000.00 in bonds or notes of the Township of Barnegat to finance the same Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -28 (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 38B of the Township Code entitled “Letters of Non-Interest for Resale of Units”. Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -29 (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 63B of the Township General Code entitled “Rental Properties”. Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -30 (Second Reading) An Ordinance establishing 2018 salaries of officers and employees of the Township of Barnegat, and repealing any and all other ordinances inconsistent herewith Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -31 (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 10, Section 20 of the Township General Code entitled “Award of Public Contracts” Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
New Business Approval of the Township Committee Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2017 Motion to approve minutes: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
Formal Action Agenda Resolution 2017 – 402 Resolution authorizing payment of Bill List in the amount of $8,013,007.86 Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Resolution 2017 - 403 Resolution authorizing transfers within the 2017 Municipal Budget; Current Fund Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Resolution 2017 - 404 Resolution requesting a Chapter 159 be added to the 2017 budget for Drive Sober, OR Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday Crackdown in the amount of $5,500.00 Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
The below listed items are considered to be routine by the Township of Barnegat and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no formal discussion of these items. If a discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Approval for the Barnegat Sports Boosters, Inc. to hold on premise 50/50 and Gift Auction on January 14, 2018 and a Gift Auction on April 28, 2018 Resolution 2017 - 405 Resolution authorizing a refund of premiums paid at tax sale on various Blocks and Lots of the Township Resolution 2017 - 406 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to adjust erroneous billing from a Water/Sewer account and refund the overpayment, 9 South Main Street Resolution 2017 - 407 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid, Block 262 Lot 1; 170 Lower Shore Road Resolution 2017 - 408 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid, Block 114.57 Lot 8; 24 Tara Lane Resolution 2017 - 409 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid, Block 144.06 Lot 15; 320 Hawthorne Lane Resolution 2017 - 410 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid due to totally disabled veteran property tax exemption, Block 111.05 Lot 1; 1 Herkimer Court Resolution 2017 – 411 Resolution authorizing an extension to a medical leave of absence to Patricia Farrell Resolution 2017 – 412 Resolution authorizing a separation agreement with Chief of Police, Richard Dugan Resolution 2017 - 413 Resolution authorizing the re-appointment of the Municipal Clerk Resolution 2017 – 414 Resolution authorizing a rate of pay adjustment to Joanne Gelato in the amount of $15.00/hour Resolution 2017 – 415 Resolution authorizing the part time appointment of Stacey Fahringer to the recreation Department as Special Needs Assistant at a rate of pay of $10.00/hour Resolution 2017 – 416 Resolution appointing John J. Novak as Emergency Management Coordinator, with no compensation for this appointment Resolution 2017 - 417 Resolution supporting the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday Crackdown Resolution 2017 - 418 Resolution authorizing the Municipal Clerk to advertise for bids for the Bike Path Extension, west of the Parkway project Resolution 2017 - 419 Resolution authorizing the closing of escrow accounts with a zero balance Resolution 2017 - 420 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; PB 13-22, Barnegat Towne Centre Resolution 2017 - 421 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; PB 14-01, A’s Home & Garden Center Resolution 2017 - 422 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; PB 14-03, Accredited Home Elevator of New Jersey Resolution 2017 - 423 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; ZB 13-03, Anita B. Doyle Resolution 2017 – 424 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; ZB 14-01, Joseph Stoeckel Resolution 2017 – 425 Resolution authorizing a release of the Performance Guarantee for D & F Barnegat Developments, LLC for Lighthouse Drive Block 92.111 Lot 42.08 Resolution 2017 – 426 Resolution authorizing a reduction of Performance Guarantee for Water System Facilities for Exit 67 Project, (formerly Barnegat Crossing) Resolution 2017 – 427 Resolution authorizing a reduction of Performance Guarantee for Sanitary Sewer System Facilities for Exit 67 Project, (formerly Barnegat Crossing) Resolution 2017 – 428 Resolution authorizing the release of Performance Guarantee for Site, for Block 250 Lot 15, Frank E. Kearney project Resolution 2017 – 429 Resolution approving request for release of Performance Guarantee, Off-Site Sanitary Sewer System Improvements, D & F Developments, LLC, Barnegat Crossing Resolution 2017 – 430 Resolution approving request for release of Performance Guarantee, Off-Site Water System Improvements, D & F Developments, LLC, Barnegat Crossing Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
12. Items of discussion that may be brought up by the Township Committee: Resolution 2017 - 431 Resolution authorizing the Township Committee to retire into closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel, contractual or litigation matters Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: 13. Motion to Adjourn: Second:
1. Call to Order Township Committee Meeting of December 5, 2017 2. Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law: Pursuant to the requirements of the OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW, adequate Public Notice of this meeting has been given: By publication in the official newspapers of the date, time and location of this meeting more than 48 hours in advance, and By posting advance written notice on the official bulletin board in the municipal building, and in the office of the Township Clerk for the purpose of public inspection. 3. Roll Call of Officials Present: Committeeman Cirulli - Committeeman Novak - Committeewoman McCabe - Deputy Mayor Caputo - Mayor Bille - 4. Salute to the Flag Invocation: Pastor Joe Faraldi, Bayside Chapel Presentation to essay contest winners by the Barnegat VFW Post #10092: Presentation to The Patriot’s Pen essay contest winners: “America’s Gift to My Generation” 1st Place – Emma J. Carman 2nd Place – Lexy McGinnis 3rd Place – John Panico Presentation to the Voice of Democracy essay contest winners: “Our Hope for the Future” 1st Place – Justin M. Bach 2nd Place – Brigid M. Harrington 3rd Place – Anthony Forte
5. Committee Reports: Cirulli, Novak, McCabe, Caputo 6. Mayor’s Report: Please feel free to speak to the Township Committee during public session. The Barnegat Township Committee appreciates and welcomes public comment, advice and suggestions, especially when it is intended to assist or help the Committee. Comments and discussion will be limited to a five (5) minute period per individual unless requested by the Mayor to continue on a point of clarification. Public Comment at a special meeting of the Township Committee shall be related to the call of that meeting. In accordance with the Committee policy, each participant must be recognized by the Mayor and must preface their comments by a clear announcement of their name, address and group affiliation, if appropriate. Your anticipated courtesy to the members of the public and the committee is appreciated.
Old Business Ordinance 2017 -27 (Second Reading) An Ordinance of the Township of Barnegat, providing for the acquisition and improvement of property, facilities and buildings, and the construction of a new town hall and new public works building in and for the Township of Barnegat, and appropriating $15,000,000.00 therefor, and providing for the issuance of $14,250,000.00 in bonds or notes of the Township of Barnegat to finance the same Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -28 (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 38B of the Township Code entitled “Letters of Non-Interest for Resale of Units”. Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -29 (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 63B of the Township General Code entitled “Rental Properties”. Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -30 (Second Reading) An Ordinance establishing 2018 salaries of officers and employees of the Township of Barnegat, and repealing any and all other ordinances inconsistent herewith Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Ordinance 2017 -31 (Second Reading) An Ordinance amending and supplementing Chapter 10, Section 20 of the Township General Code entitled “Award of Public Contracts” Motion to open Public Comment: Second: Motion to close Public Comment: Second: Motion to adopt ordinance: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
New Business Approval of the Township Committee Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2017 Motion to approve minutes: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
Formal Action Agenda Resolution 2017 – 402 Resolution authorizing payment of Bill List in the amount of $8,013,007.86 Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Resolution 2017 - 403 Resolution authorizing transfers within the 2017 Municipal Budget; Current Fund Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: Resolution 2017 - 404 Resolution requesting a Chapter 159 be added to the 2017 budget for Drive Sober, OR Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday Crackdown in the amount of $5,500.00 Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
The below listed items are considered to be routine by the Township of Barnegat and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no formal discussion of these items. If a discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. Approval for the Barnegat Sports Boosters, Inc. to hold on premise 50/50 and Gift Auction on January 14, 2018 and a Gift Auction on April 28, 2018 Resolution 2017 - 405 Resolution authorizing a refund of premiums paid at tax sale on various Blocks and Lots of the Township Resolution 2017 - 406 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to adjust erroneous billing from a Water/Sewer account and refund the overpayment, 9 South Main Street Resolution 2017 - 407 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid, Block 262 Lot 1; 170 Lower Shore Road Resolution 2017 - 408 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid, Block 114.57 Lot 8; 24 Tara Lane Resolution 2017 - 409 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid, Block 144.06 Lot 15; 320 Hawthorne Lane Resolution 2017 - 410 Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to refund overpayment of property taxes paid due to totally disabled veteran property tax exemption, Block 111.05 Lot 1; 1 Herkimer Court Resolution 2017 – 411 Resolution authorizing an extension to a medical leave of absence to Patricia Farrell Resolution 2017 – 412 Resolution authorizing a separation agreement with Chief of Police, Richard Dugan Resolution 2017 - 413 Resolution authorizing the re-appointment of the Municipal Clerk Resolution 2017 – 414 Resolution authorizing a rate of pay adjustment to Joanne Gelato in the amount of $15.00/hour Resolution 2017 – 415 Resolution authorizing the part time appointment of Stacey Fahringer to the recreation Department as Special Needs Assistant at a rate of pay of $10.00/hour Resolution 2017 – 416 Resolution appointing John J. Novak as Emergency Management Coordinator, with no compensation for this appointment Resolution 2017 - 417 Resolution supporting the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year End Holiday Crackdown Resolution 2017 - 418 Resolution authorizing the Municipal Clerk to advertise for bids for the Bike Path Extension, west of the Parkway project Resolution 2017 - 419 Resolution authorizing the closing of escrow accounts with a zero balance Resolution 2017 - 420 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; PB 13-22, Barnegat Towne Centre Resolution 2017 - 421 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; PB 14-01, A’s Home & Garden Center Resolution 2017 - 422 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; PB 14-03, Accredited Home Elevator of New Jersey Resolution 2017 - 423 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; ZB 13-03, Anita B. Doyle Resolution 2017 – 424 Resolution authorizing the refund of unused escrow deposits; ZB 14-01, Joseph Stoeckel Resolution 2017 – 425 Resolution authorizing a release of the Performance Guarantee for D & F Barnegat Developments, LLC for Lighthouse Drive Block 92.111 Lot 42.08 Resolution 2017 – 426 Resolution authorizing a reduction of Performance Guarantee for Water System Facilities for Exit 67 Project, (formerly Barnegat Crossing) Resolution 2017 – 427 Resolution authorizing a reduction of Performance Guarantee for Sanitary Sewer System Facilities for Exit 67 Project, (formerly Barnegat Crossing) Resolution 2017 – 428 Resolution authorizing the release of Performance Guarantee for Site, for Block 250 Lot 15, Frank E. Kearney project Resolution 2017 – 429 Resolution approving request for release of Performance Guarantee, Off-Site Sanitary Sewer System Improvements, D & F Developments, LLC, Barnegat Crossing Resolution 2017 – 430 Resolution approving request for release of Performance Guarantee, Off-Site Water System Improvements, D & F Developments, LLC, Barnegat Crossing Motion to Adopt Consent Agenda: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille:
12. Items of discussion that may be brought up by the Township Committee: Resolution 2017 - 431 Resolution authorizing the Township Committee to retire into closed session for the purpose of discussing personnel, contractual or litigation matters Motion to adopt resolution: Second: Roll Call: Committeeman Cirulli: Committeeman Novak: Committeewoman McCabe: Deputy Mayor Caputo: Mayor Bille: 13. Motion to Adjourn: Second: