January 1, 2019

ORGANIZATION MEETING
 
TIME: 12:00PM

1    Open Meeting – Municipal Clerk

2    Open Public Meeting Notice – Municipal Clerk

3    Flag Salute – Municipal Clerk

4    Invocation – Father Pedro deOliveira

5    Oath of Office by Municipal Clerk – Councilman Robert A. Santanello

6    Oath of Office by Municipal Clerk – Councilman George “Andy” Cortes  
      
7    Oaths of Office by Municipal Clerk – Fire Department Chief Robert Gronau, 
              Assistant Fire Chief Michael Ryan, 1st Deputy Fire Chief William Wackowski,
              2nd Deputy Fire Chief Michael Brodeur

8    Mayor’s Comments – Mayor Stephen D. Reid

9    Re-Elected Council Member Comments – Councilman Robert A. Santanello           
 
10  Re-Elected Council Member Comments – Councilman George “Andy” Cortes
 
11  Election of Council President – Council Members

12  Public Participation

13  Business resolutions & appointments to Boards & Committees/Commissions
           – Mayor Stephen Reid & Council Members
      
14  Council Member Comments

                                                                                         
CONSENT RESOLUTION 1 – PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

1a     Borough Attorney: S. Zabarsky & Firm – Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky, Toms River
1b     Special Project Attorney: S. Gertner & Firm – Gertner & Gertner, Jackson
1c     Bond Counsel: W. Mayer & Firm – Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole, Giblin, LLP, Teaneck
              S. Rogut & Firm – Rogut McCarthy LLC, Cranford / Little Silver Lk Proj.
1d     Municipal Prosecutor: G. McGuckin & Firm – Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, Ukay,
              Koutsouris, Connors, Forked River
1e     Conflict Prosecutor: B. Peterson & Firm – Bonnie R. Peterson Attorney At Law,
              Seaside Park
1f      Animal House Prosecutor: B. Peterson & Firm – Bonnie R. Peterson Attorney At Law,
              Seaside Park
1g     Public Defender: M. Schaller & Firm – King, Kitrick, Jackson, McWeeney, Brick
1h     Conflict Public Defender: B. DiStefano & Firm – Brian J. DiStefano, Esq., Bayville
1i      COAH Planner:  K. Lelie & Firm – Clarke Caton Hintz, Trenton
1j      Animal House Judge: D. Rumpf & Firm – Rumpf Law, Tuckerton
1k     Borough Auditor: W. Korecky & Firm – Suplee, Clooney & Co, Westfield
1l      Borough Engineer/Planner:R. Savacool & Firm – T&M Assoc., Toms River
1m    Special Project Engineer: J. Priolo & Firm – Maser Consulting, Red Bank
1n     Labor Counsel: R. Greitz & Firm – Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky, Toms River
1o     Tax Appeal Attorney: C. Dasti & Firm – Christopher J. Dasti, PC, Forked River
1p     Emerg. Electrical Svcs: G. Brown & Firm – Turbo Electric, Point Pleasant 
1q     Financial Advisors:  A. Inverso & Firm – Phoenix Advisors, Bordentown
1r      Borough Physician:  Meridian Health Occupational Health, Eatontown
1s      Police Psychologists: M. White & Firm, Mark White, Ph.D., ABPP, Manasquan
               R. Hanbury & Firm, Raymond F. Hanbury, Ph.D., ABPP, Neptune

1t      COAH Counsel: J. Surenian & Firm – Jeffrey R. Surenian & Assoc., LLC, Brielle
1u     Emp. Benefits Consultant:  S. Davenport & Firm – Conner Strong & Buckelew,
             Toms River
1v     Insurance Consultant:  M. Avalone & Firm – Conner Strong & Buckelew, Toms River
1w    Fee Accountant:  J. Conaty & Firm – Holman, Frenia & Allison PC, Toms River
 
CONSENT RESOLUTION 2:

2a     Approval of temporary budget for 2019
2b     Appointment of standing Council committees for 2019
2c     Establish Personnel Committee for 2019
2d     Establish Council meeting dates for 2019
2e     Establish interest to be charged on delinquent taxes and water-sewer utility bills
2f      Establish 6% penalty for tax delinquencies over $10,000.00
2g     Authorization for Council to administer ABC licenses & enforce state statutes
2h     Designation of newspapers to be used for legal ads during 2019
2i      Appointment of Christine Riehl as Tax Search Officer for 2019
2j      Appointment of Eileen Farrell as Assessment Search Officer for 2019
2k     Appointment of Kathryn Beno as Deputy Finance Officer for 2019
2l      Appointment of Janet Mutter as Deputy Municipal Clerk for 2019
2m    Appointment of John Trout as Certified Principal Public Works Manager for 2019
2n     Appointment of Janet Mutter as Deputy Registrar for 2019
2o     Appointment of Karen Mills as Alternate Deputy Registrar for 2019
2p     Approval of bulk pick-up dates for 2019
2q     Appointment of municipal representative (Christine Riehl) & alternate
              (Borough Engineer) to Ocean County Community Development Block Grant
              Committee for 2019
2r      Appointment of Christine Riehl as Public Agency Compliance Officer for 2019
2s      Appointment of Council liaisons (2) to the Board of Education
2t      Appointment of Council liaison to the Chamber of Commerce
2u     Appointment of Class I and Class II Special Police Officers, School Crossing Guards,
              Police Matrons, P/T Data Entry Clerk & P/T Communications Operators for 2019
2v     Appointment of Tax Assessor to act as agent on Tax Appeals and execute
              settlements
2w    Appointment of Kathryn Beno as Qualified Purchasing Agent and reaffirmation of
              increase in bid threshold for 2019
2x     Authorization to draft application for Safe & Secure Communities Program for 2019
              and appointment of Lt. Gerald Quaglia as grant coordinator
2y     Establishment of fees for special DWI sessions        
2z     Re-establishment of petty cash and change funds for 2019
 
CONSENT RESOLUTION 3:

3a     Designation of CFO to act as Governing Body Secretary during budget workshop
               sessions
3b     Establishment of $10 late fee for late payment of dog license fees
3c     Establishment of annual Halloween curfew
3d     Establishment of mileage reimbursement rate for 2019
3e     Payment of annual lease fee to State of NJ for Rickover Park and open space at junction
              of Routes 35 and 88
3f      Establishment of Clerk/BA stipends for Council meetings & special Bd of Adj meetings
3g     Appointment of Christine Riehl as PERMA Fund Commissioner
3h     Appointment of Christine Riehl as Insurance Fund Commissioner and Eileen Farrell as
             Insurance Fund Deputy Commissioner and Insurance Fund Personnel Administrator
3i      Appointment of Eileen Farrell as NJ Civil Service System Administrator
3j      Appointment of Karen Mills as Board of Health Officer
3k     Re-establishment of OPRA copy and administrative fees for 2019   
3l      Re-establishment of property tax exemption policy for disabled veterans
3m    Re-authorization for CFO to issue hand written checks prior to Governing Body approval
3n     Appointment of Karen Mills as Dog Warden for 2019
3o     Re-establishment of Parking Machine Refund Policy RE: No Refunds
3p     Appointment of Peter Ritchings as Dune Inspector for 2019
3q     Designation of records custodians for each department
3r      Re-establishment of part-time personnel and salaries for certain employees
3s      Re-establishment of Condo Conversion Fee Schedule for 2019
3t      Designation of financial institution and authorization for Mayor & CFO to act as
              signatories on Borough accounts
3u     Re-establishment of miscellaneous water/sewer rates
3v     Establishment of annual League of Municipalities policy
3w    Authorization for Recreation Committee to accept applications for Summer Program from
             the parents of children who attend Antrim School, as well as from
             Borough employees
3x     Establishment of Notary fee at $2.50/document
3y     Requirement of Purchasing Agent to serve on Finance Committee
3z     Requirement of elected officials to take one instructional course each year
 
CONSENT RESOLUTION 4:

4a     Requirement of additional CFO duties in compliance with DLGS ‘Best Practices’
4b     Appointment of J. Gluck as Alternate Municipal Magistrate
4c     Appointments to Local Emergency Planning Council
4d     Establishment of Local Emergency Planning Council meeting dates
4e     Approval of 2019 Salary Resolution
4f      Reaffirmation of Borough’s Civil Rights Policy
4g     Re-instatement of litter patrol during summer season
4h     Re-establishment of W/S ready-to-use charge waiver
4i      Approval of amended Transfer Resolution retroactive to 12/18/18
4j      Re-adoption of Meeting Protocol Policy, with revised Organization Meeting time
4k     Designation of depositories for municipal funds during 2019
4l      Establishment of NJ Paid Sick Leave blackout dates for 2019
4m    Appointment of J. Bragen-Edly to the P/T position of Recycling Coordinator                    
4n     Establishment of policy regarding Pleasure Park use during Recreation Summer Park
              Program
 
CONSENT RESOLUTION 5:

5a     Approval of exemption from municipal dog/cat license fees for volunteer fire/first aid
              personnel
5b     Approval of exemption for one bulk pick-up fee/annum for volunteer fire/first aid
              personnel
5c     Approval of exemption from water shut-off/turn-on fees for volunteer fire/first aid
              personnel
5d     Designation of Fire Chief to sign documents and act as liaison for Firefighter Certification
5e     Authorization for participation in the Volunteer Tuition Credit Program
5f      Authorization for emergency services personnel to participate in AFLAC insurance
              programs
5g     Authorization for Municipal Clerk to sign Fire Dept applications before placing on agenda
 
CONSENT RESOLUTION 6:

6a     Appointments to Board of Adjustment
6b     Appointments to Environmental Commission and Council Liaison  
6c     Appointments to Recreation Committee and Council Liaison
6d     Appointments to Beautification Committee and Council Liaison 
6e     Appointments to Animal Welfare Committee and Council Liaison 
6f      Appointments to Shade Tree Advisory Commission and Council Liaison
6g     Appointments to the Green Team
6h     Appointments to the Cultural Arts Committee
6i      Appointment to the Parking Authority and Council Liaison
 
CONSENT RESOLUTION 7: MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS:

7a     Appointments to Tourism Committee and Liaison
7b     Appointments to Planning Board
7c     Appointments to Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee and Council Liaison
7d     Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission
7e     Appointment to the Open Space Advisory Committee
 
Wishing You a New Year filled with Peace and Happiness!