Borough of Point Pleasant Beach BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH
ORGANIZATION MEETING
January 4, 2020
12PM
1 Open Meeting
2 Open Public Meeting Notice – Municipal Clerk
3 Flag Salute – Municipal Clerk
4 Invocation – Fr. Marek Stybor, OFM Conv. – Parochial Vicar, Saint Peter Church
5 Ceremonial Oaths of Office by Assemblyman-Elect Catalano
- Councilmember Douglas Vitale
- Councilmember Arlene Testa
- Mayor Paul M. Kanitra
6 Resolution A: Certification of Fire Officer Election Results
7 Ceremonial Oaths of Office by Municipal Clerk
- Fire Department Chief Michael Ryan
- Assistant Fire Chief William Wackowski
- 1st Deputy Fire Chief Michael Brodeur
- 2nd Deputy Fire Chief Ira Waldman
8 Mayor’s Comments
9 Newly-Elected Councilmember Comments
10 Election of Council President – Councilmembers
11 Public Participation
12 Business resolutions & appointments to Boards & Committees/Commissions – Mayor Paul M. Kanitra & Councilmembers
13 Benediction – Retired Pastor Raymond Tate, Life Chapel
CONSENT RESOLUTION 1 – PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
1a Borough Attorney: K. Riordan & Firm of Kevin B. Riordan, Esq., LLC, Toms River
1b Special Project Attorneys:
– P. Van Dyke & Firm of Kelaher, Van Dyke and Moriarty, Toms River
– J. Dasti & Firm of Dasti, Murphy, McGuckin, Ulaky, Koutsouris, Connors, Forked River
– Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky, Toms River
– Rothstein, Mandell, Strohm, Halm & Cipriani, Lakewood
– R. Lepore & Firm of Robert M. Lepore, Attorney at Law, Brick
– J. Surenian & Firm of Jeffrey R. Surenian & Assoc., LLC, Brielle
– Archer & Griener, Red Bank
– W. Mayer & Firm of Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP, Teaneck
– S. Rogut & Firm of Rogut McCarthy LLC, Cranford
– C. Dasti & Firm of Christoper J. Dasti, P.A., Forked River
– Starkey, Kelly, Kenneally, Cunningham & Turnbach, Toms River
– Gertner & Gertner, LLC, Jackson
1c Municipal Prosecutor: S. Zabarsky & Firm of Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky, Toms River
1d Alternate Prosecutors: B. Wilkie, R. Deligny, R. P. Granick, B. Stieber, Citta, Holzapfel & Zabarsky, Toms River
1e Conflict Prosecutor: B. Peterson & Firm of Bonnie R. Peterson Attorney at Law, Seaside Park
1f Animal House Prosecutor: B. Peterson & Firm of Bonnie R. Peterson Attorney at Law, Seaside Park
1g Public Defenders:
– B. DiStefano, A. Nieves-Martinez & Firm of Brian J. DiStefano, Esq., LLC, Bayville
– J. Novak & Firm of John J. Novak, P.C., Toms River
– D. Rumpf & Firm of Rumpf Law, PC, Tuckerton
1h Animal House Judge: R. Lepore & Firm of Robert M. Lepore, Attorney at Law, Brick
1i Borough Auditor: J. Conaty & Firm of Holman, Frenia, Allison PC, Toms River
1j Borough Engineer: J. Mele & Firm of Maser Consulting, P.A., Red Bank
1k Borough Planner: D. Lawlor & Firm of Maser Consulting, P.A., Red Bank
1l Special Project Engineers:
– R. Savacool & Firm of T&M Associates, Toms River
– O’Donnell Stanton & Assoc., LLC/Van Cleef Engineering, Toms River
1m Emerg. Electrical Svcs: G. Brown & Firm of Turbo Electric, Point Pleasant
1n Financial Advisors: Phoenix Advisors, LLC, Bordentown
1o Borough Physician: Meridian Health Occupational Health, Eatontown
1p Police Psychologist: M. White & Firm, Mark White, Ph.D., ABPP, Manasquan
1q Benefits/Ins. Consultants: Conner Strong & Buckelew, Camden
CONSENT RESOLUTION 2:
2a Approval of temporary budget for 2020
2b Appointment of standing Council committees for 2020
2c Establish Personnel Committee for 2020
2d Establish Council meeting dates for 2020
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 2020
2i Appointment of Christine Riehl as Tax Search Officer for 2020
2j Appointment of Eileen Farrell as Assessment Search Officer for 2020
2k Appointment of Kathryn Beno as Deputy Finance Officer for 2020
2l Appointment of Janet Mutter as Deputy Municipal Clerk for 2020
2m Appointment of John Trout as Certified Principal Public Works Manager for 2020
2n Appointment of Janet Mutter as Deputy Registrar for 2020
2o Appointment of Karen Mills as Alternate Deputy Registrar for 2020
2p Implementation of Statewide Domestic Violence Policy
2q Appointment of municipal representative (Christine Riehl) & alternate (Borough Engineer) to Ocean County Community Development Block Grant Committee for 2020
2r Appointment of Christine Riehl as Public Agency Compliance Officer for 2020
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 Communications Operators for 2020
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 2020
2x Authorization to draft application for Safe & Secure Communities Program for 2020 and appointment of Lt. Robert Kowalewski as grant coordinator
2y Establishment of fees for special DWI sessions
2z Re-establishment of petty cash and change funds for 2020
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 2020
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 2020
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 2020
3o Re-establishment of Parking Machine Refund Policy RE: No Refunds
3p Appointment of Peter Ritchings as Dune Inspector for 2020
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 2020
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 2020 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 Appointment of Christopher Mosca as Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator
4j Re-adoption of Meeting Protocol Policy
4k Designation of depositories for municipal funds during 2020
4l Establishment of NJ Paid Sick Leave blackout dates for 2020
4m Appointment of Patricia Kile to the position of Recycling Coordinator
4n Establishment of policy regarding Pleasure Park use during Recreation Summer Park Program
4o Appointment of James Liguori to 3-year term as Municipal Magistrate
4p Appointment of Princeton Hydro as Lake Management Consultant
4q Implementation of updated CDL Drug & Alcohol policy per FMCSA Clearinghouse changes
4r Re-establishment of Green Team Advisory Committee
4s Establishment of Fund Balance Policy and Procedures
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
5h Establishment of canine and off-duty officer rates for special events
CONSENT RESOLUTION 6:
6a Appointments to Board of Adjustment
6b Appointments to Recreation Committee and Council Liaison
6c Appointments to Beautification Committee and Council Liaison
6d Appointments to Animal Welfare Committee and Council Liaison
6e Appointments to Shade Tree Advisory Commission and Council Liaison
6f Appointments to the Cultural Arts Committee
6g Appointments to Tourism Committee and Liaison
6h Appointments to Floodplain Management Committee
6i Appointments to Environmental Commission and Council Liaison
6j Appointments to the Green Team
6k Appointments of Class III and Alternate Class III Members to Planning Board
6l Appointments of Councilmembers to the Open Space Advisory Committee
CONSENT RESOLUTION 7: Mayoral Appointments
7a Appointment of Residents to the Open Space Advisory Committee
7b Appointment to the Parking Authority and Council Liaison
7c Appointments of Class I, II & IV Members to Planning Board
7d Appointments to Historic Preservation Commission
7e Appointments to Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee and Council Liaison
Wishing you a New Year filled with Peace & Happiness!
