Borough of Point Pleasant Beach MINUTES
The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach met at 6:33 PM with Council President Loughran and Council Members Mercun, Tooker, Cervino and Dixon present. Councilman DiCorcia was absent. The Municipal Clerk read the notice indicating compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
Department head memos and correspondence were discussed; Carol Vaccaro, Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce, answered questions regarding Chamber’s request for street closures during October 5th “Car Cruise” – Chief expressed concerns with impact on neighborhood two weeks after Seafood Festival – large area being closed off, would be more palatable, if Chamber could downsize by keeping Woodland and Cramer open – Council President Loughran asked that barricades be placed east of the Central United Methodist Church to lessen impact on church attendees and that the Church be notified in advance; Councilman Mercun questioned Addenda ordinances (#41 resident with handicap moved; #42 Master Plan recommendation; #43 planning issue – came from Planning Board through testimony on Risden’s matter; #44 in response to complaints made at Council meetings).
Motion by Councilman Loughran, to enter closed session to discuss 1 contractual, 1 personnel and 3 litigation matters, was seconded by Councilman Mercun and carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE: Council Members Mercun, Loughran, Tooker, Cervino, Dixon….YEA
Closed session started at 7:05 P.M. and ended at 7:46 P.M.
Council President Loughran called the regular meeting to order at 7:49 P.M. Present were Council Members Mercun, Tooker, Cervino and Dixon. Councilman DiCorcia was absent. Council President informed those in attendance that Mayor Barrella was in the hospital, where he was taken on Sunday – spoke with him and he is doing well – asked that those present keep him in their prayers.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, to approve the minutes of the July 1, 2008 and August 19, 2008 Council meetings, was seconded by Councilman Cervino and carried by the following roll call vote:
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Tooker, Loughran (August 19th minutes),
Mercun….YEA
Councilman Loughran (July 1st minutes)….Abstain
Council President Loughran announced that the Borough was adding a member to its police force, Paschal Drew – a proud moment, not just for his family but for those of us who know him – he grew up here and has a great record of town service; Mayor Barrella has asked that his praises be passed on as well.
Municipal Clerk Ellsworth administered the oath of office to Police Officer Paschal Drew.
Council President Loughran announced that the town had received the signed contract from Risden’s Corporation – need authorization to execute contract, in this case the Council President needs to be authorized.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, to authorize execution of Risden’s contract, was seconded by Councilwoman Tooker and carried by the following roll call vote.
VOTE: Council Members Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Councilman Dixon….NAY
Council President Loughran: thanked the Governing Body and Mayor – took many months to get this settled – an opportunity to put a halt to development and preserve it in its current state – gives us the opportunity to generate some revenue – future Governing Bodies will have a foot in the door to purchase other properties up there.
Ordinance 2008-45 (1000-1002 Ocean Avenue Land Acquisition) was introduced on first reading. Councilman Mercun explained that the way this ordinance was drafted removed any reservations he had – Attorney Gertner did a yeoman’s job – there are a lot of conditions which must be met before the sale can go through – if not met contract void abenetio with no penalties to the town.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, seconded by Councilwoman Tooker and carried by the following roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-45 was approved on first reading. Public hearing will be held on October 7, 2008.
VOTE: Council Members Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Councilman Dixon….NAY
Ordinance 2008-36 (Grease Traps) was considered on second reading. Public hearing was opened and held with no member of the public wishing to be heard.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, seconded by Councilman Cervino and carried by the following roll call vote, public participation was closed and Ordinance 2008-36 was adopted on second reading.
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Ordinance 2008-37 (Teamster Salary Ordinance) was considered on second reading. Hearing was opened to the public.
John Szafranski, Yale Avenue: asked if ordinance covered non-union personnel as well as Teamster Union members (no).
Ben Dispoto, 311 Parkway: asked what the changes were.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, seconded by Councilman Cervino and carried by the following roll call vote, public participation was closed and Ordinance 2008-37 was adopted on second reading.
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Ordinance 2008-38 (Trap, Neuter and Release Program) was considered on second reading. Public hearing was opened and held with no member of the public wishing to be heard.
Motion by Councilwoman Tooker, seconded by Councilman Mercun and carried by the following roll call vote, public participation was closed and Ordinance 2008-38 was adopted on second reading.
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Ordinance 2008-39 (Parking of Bicycles) was considered on second reading. Hearing was opened to the public.
Dave Cavagnaro, 118 Parkway: asked Council to table ordinance until town fulfills its responsibility in providing racks around town
Sharon Cadalzo, 302 Atlantic Avenue: need to encourage more bicycling and provide more racks – need to do a lot more educating, including educating school children to wear helmets, ride with the flow of traffic and not ride friends on handlebars.
Mary Steiner, Yale Avenue: asked Council to table ordinance – today, all bike racks at train station were full and there were bikes parked along trees and railing – need to provide more racks.
Ben Dispoto, 311 Parkway: asked how tickets would be issued since bike owners couldn’t be identified.
Councilman Mercun: can all agree that the principle eyesore is train station – Mayor Barrella spoke with N J Transit and they will provide the racks – think more has to be done with ordinance.
Public hearing was closed.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, to table Ordinance 2008-39, was seconded by Councilman Dixon and carried by the following roll call vote.
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Councilman Cervino….NAY.
Ordinance 2008-40 (Amendment to Ordinance 2006-48 addressing Commercial Parking) was considered on second reading. Hearing was opened to the public.
John Szafranski, Yale Avenue: asked where the Valentine Lot was located.
Motion by Councilman Cervino, seconded by Councilman Mercun and carried by the following roll call vote, public participation was closed and Ordinance 2008-40 was adopted on second reading.
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Ordinance 2008-41 (Eliminate Handicap Space) was introduced on first reading. Motion by Councilman Mercun, seconded by Councilman Cervino and carried by the following roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-41 was approved on first reading. The public hearing will be held on October 7, 2008.
VOTE: Council Members DiCorcia, Dixon, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun,…YEA
Ordinance 2008-42 (Prohibit Single Family in GC Zone) was introduced on first reading. Motion by Councilman Mercun, seconded by Councilwoman Tooker and carried by the following roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-42 was approved on first reading. The public hearing will be held on October 21, 2008.
VOTE: Council Members Tooker, Loughran, Mercun*….YEA
Councilman Dixon, Cervino….NAY.
*Councilman Mercun: voted yes on first reading to get the democratic process underway – will have to go to Planning Board.
Ordinance 2008-43 (Parking Requirements for Beaches) was introduced on first reading.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, seconded by Councilwoman Tooker and carried by the following roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-43 was defeated on introduction.
VOTE: Council Members Tooker, Mercun….YEA
Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Loughran….NAY
Ordinance 2008-44 (Time Limit – Commercial Standing Zone) was introduced on first reading. Motion by Councilman Cervino, seconded by Councilwoman Tooker and carried by the following roll call vote, Ordinance 2008-44 was approved on first reading. The public hearing will be held on October 7, 2008.
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun,…YEA
Clerk Ellsworth added several items to Consent Resolution 3; Craig Jones: asked if Dr. Souza’s plan had changed (no); Bill Knapp: asked if Lake Louise bulkhead was for piece on Randall and if project went to bid (under bid threshold – went for quotes) – asked how wide (26 feet); Dave Cavagnaro asked which two ABC licenses were being renewed (Wine & Dine and Emmas’s – both pocket licenses requiring special ruling from ABC before renewal) – asked if Lake of Lillies plan is available for public (yes – will post on website); Ben Dispoto: asked for definition of seasonal in regards to 1/d and 1/e (part time would be a better description) – asked what type of meters in 3/e (water).
Motion by Councilman Mercun, seconded by Councilman Cervino, resolutions covering the items listed below, were approved by the following roll call vote:
CONSENT RESOLUTION 1:
a) Change Order #2 to Ace Manzo for sanitary sewer improvements ($30,262)
b) Banner Permit Application for St Peter PTA
c) Quarterly payment to United Computer for support services ($3060)
d) Appointment of seasonal comfort attendant (1)
e) Appointment of seasonal public works laborer (1)
f) Approval of Payroll #18 ($488,656.86) and Payroll #19 ($267,042.34)
g) Establish Teamster and Non-Union personnel salaries
h) Renewal of ABC licenses (2)
i) Support legislation to restrict boat speeds on all NJ inland waterways
j) Support for State to amend Megan’s Law
k) Payment to Schulman, Wiegmann from Board of Adjustment escrow ($225)
l) Payments to CMX from escrow accounts ($1112)
m) Award contract for Lake Louise bulkhead replacement to Bird Const ($20,891)
n) Approve inter-local agreement for DWI checkpoints
o) Approval of Bragen Eagle Scout project request conditioned on coordination with Adopt-A-Spot applicant
p) Accept resignation of meter repairer and appoint W. Crate to fill the vacant part-time position
q) Payments to Fire & Safety Svc for repairs to aerial fire truck ($10,166.51)
r) Payment to Brick Utilities for August bulk water usage ($155,272.96)
s) Scheduled Payment to PPB Board of Education ($774,463)
t) Payment to FEMA of grant excess ($3990)
u) Payment to Horizon BCBS for employee health benefits ($132,585.40)
v) Payment to Brick Cardiovascular for police recruit testing ($4500)
w) Refund dewatering bond ($400)
x) Payment of annual allocation to Ocean Fire Co #1 ($14,000)
y) Payment of annual allocation to PPB Fire Co #2 ($14,000)
CONSENT RESOLUTION 2:
a) Approve waiver of municipal fees for certain charitable organizations
b) Payment to VALIC AIG for 2007 LOSAP awards ($43,000)
c) Payment of annual allocation to First Aid & Emergency Squad ($38,500)
d) P O to Winner Ford for 2009 police interceptor ($21,657)
e) Payment to United Computer for ‘Websense’ renewal ($4230)
f) Appointment of Christopher Burger to the position of Communications Operator
g) Approval of computer generated vouchers ($1,421,816.36)
CONSENT RESOLUTION 3:
a) Approval of hydrant flushing 10/6 through 10/24, 9AM – 4PM
b) Request and authorization for records disposal in various departments
c) Approval of July and August hand checks ($1,067,994.65)
d) P O to R. Molnar for replacement of cupola at police substation ($5000)
e) Payment to USA Bluebook for meters ($12,098.34)
f) Payment to Absolute Fire Protection ($3028.38)
g) Payment to N J Emergency Vehicles for fire vehicle repair ($2591.35)
h) Progress Payment #3 for sanitary sewer improvements ($132,491.55)
i) Water/Sewer bill adjustments (3 accts)
j) Approval of computer generated vouchers ($189,072.59)
k) Adoption of Lake of the Lillies Lake Management Option Plan as prepared by Princeton Hydro
l) Authorization to draft ordinance for 15 minute parking zone near Bagel Bite/Ocean Ave
m) Approval of Chamber of Commerce request for street closure during 10/05/08 cruise event with changes
n) Approval of Autism request to use public meeting room during 9/28/08 walk
o) Approval of S/E application for block party on Niblick St/Lake Terrace on 10/26/08
VOTE: Council Members Dixon (all items except Consent Resolution 3/Item ‘i’), Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun,…YEA
Councilman Dixon (Consent Resolution 3/Item ‘i’)….NAY
Motion by Councilwoman Tooker, seconded by Councilman Cervino and carried by the following roll call vote, to reduce Lions Club Special Event Application fees for police services to $180.00 per event, for a total of $360.00.
VOTE: Council Members Dixon, Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Dixon: Building department got complaints about people putting garbage out early – Code Department is addressing; things went well during the boat race – town didn’t loose any money as wash out with weather – motels and restaurants had increased business; voted no on Risden’s acquisition – were getting $40,000 in taxes from that property – will have to have employees run bath house which probably needs to be updated to meet state regulations and then will need insurance on old wooden structure which could be costly – paying $3M for a parking lot, not really open space – not getting benefit of beach itself so no great source of revenue; boat parade is this Friday; Parking Committee meets tomorrow night at 7PM.
Councilman Cervino: received complaint form with complaint resolution, but others without resolution – needs to be attended to; kudos from Bicycle Committee to Jenkinsons and Lobster Shanty for providing bike racks – bike racks will be graciously accepted from anyone willing to donate one – certificates of appreciation will be provided – Sharon Cadalzo waiting for final draft of bike plan from DOT; Beautification Committee: concerned with landmarks being vandalized and asked about the possibility of cameras being utilized to monitor sites – expressed thanks to Public Works for clean-up after Hurricane Hanna and for phone kiosk clean-up after it was reported – anyone interested in participating in scarecrow contest should reach out to Co-Chairs Cavagnaro or Pasola – awards will be presented at November Council meeting – asked that Chamber send letter to High School principal and Schools Superintendent to encourage students to paint the windows of local businesses with seasonal decorations; TAC: boat race went well – going forward, race is a keeper – thanked Councilman Mercun for his work – businesses benefited from the event – TAC and Chamber are working together amicably – TAC meets on 2nd and 4th Mondays with meetings open to public; acknowledged Jenkinsons for “Resident Appreciation Day”; Chamber of Commerce: October 5th cruise event will include a fashion show – received approval for new digital sign by Gold’s Gym – Seafood Festival will be held on Saturday – will hold a “Meet the Candidates” event before election.
Councilman Loughran: thanked Sharon Cadalzo for report on NPP happenings – NPP projects still being given consideration for properties along Broadway and NPP portion of Ocean Avenue – to date, four projects have been completed – DCA extended grant deadline through June 2010 – have not restored any of the $300,000 in funding, but did provide additional salary funding for coordinators – NPP offering an adult bicycle education class on October 18th – Boat parade is this Friday, 6PM, at Inlet parking lot – thanked Sharon for hard work; thanked Chief and police for task force on Bay Avenue that is making sure that drivers are observing traffic regulations – have an opportunity to get into neighborhoods and do things like this after summer season; Briarcliff/Rosewood project is underway – asked that Gowdy Avenue be addressed as next street project; reported for Councilman DiCorcia – should have state pave property on Route 35 North at Broadway, which town leases, so town can use as a parking lot for additional revenue – should place meters on Channel Drive near Wharfside – should start meter collection on March 1st not April 1st – fire companies answered 350 calls in 2007, not including fire drills and training – they need taxpayer support during their fund drive – we are fortunate to have them as volunteers.
Councilman Dixon: good organization to get involved with is the Neighborhood Watch – home entered on Central Avenue recently – lot of seasonal homes – please keep eye out for your neighbor – call police immediately if you see anything suspicious.
Councilwoman Tooker: had meeting with town resident Clem Bremmer and Mr. Patel, who is in charge of bridge project, about the parking lot and regarding storm water management there – should be wrapping up project in April; opened up some parking at Maryland Avenue and cleaned up area – asked Borough Engineer to look into adding more parking at the north end of Beacon Lane – came up with plan to add 5 more spots there.
Motion by Councilman Mercun, to authorize draft of ordinance to add additional parking spaces on Beacon Lane as per recommendation from Borough Engineer, was seconded by Councilman Cervino and carried by the following roll call vote.
VOTE: Council Members Cervino, Tooker, Loughran, Mercun….YEA
Councilman Dixon….NAY
Councilwoman Tooker: thanked Borough Engineer for getting signs posted regarding public access and promenade area at River Vista Lane; when sidewalk, on Bay Avenue between Trenton and Forman Avenues, was repaved, the yellow curb was not put back (nor signs) – received request from High School about that area being dedicated as parking for traveling teachers (Chief DePolo: should address two parts of code which conflict – should also ask Church for input; Attorney Gertner: should have Chief and Engineer check and report first); “Grand Garnet Gull” gathering is set for October 4th and open to whole community not just beach alumni – $15 admission includes food and embroidered beach towel; had call from resident who asked about lights at Pleasure Park – go off early – asked to have on until at least 8pm (Chief: park has curfew, should coordinate with that); having presentation at October 7th meeting on geese control – Animal Welfare Committee has been working on “Trap and Release” program – if anyone would like to adopt kittens, let Committee know; Environmental Commission members are going to ‘Save Barnegat Bay’ dinner in lieu of monthly meeting – non-source point pollution information is available on nitrogenfree.com – installing monofilament recycling containers at the Inlet; toured Lake Lily in Cape May – they’ve only restored half the lake – was eye opening; Recycling: sending a flyer home through Antrim School – implementing a program for green businesses – enforcement stickers are in.
Councilman Mercun: asked Chief to get two contradictory ordinances together; Finance Committee: first thing on agenda is capital expenditures – revenues seem to be down – need to look at next year’s budget – will start review in September; moved to acquire Sea Coast property title in 2004 – asked Attorney Gertner to pull court file to find out where we are in acquisition process; had public Open Space meeting regarding Inlet Drive – tentative date to tear down building is October 16th – Fire Department is going to have a drill before tearing down – have received all permits, except asbestos clearance – we’re on schedule – noteworthy to mention great turnout and public input – Aquatecture gave great presentation – audience gave Open Space Committee a lot to think about, such as a pavilion, observation deck, and rain garden; acted as liaison on boat race – they did what they promised and left the parking lot immaculate – generated $300 to Police, $200 to DPW, and the Library will get $3500 – suggested started next year’s planning months in advance, so all town organizations can benefit; Lake of Lillies plan has been adopted and is planned to go forward; listed numerous items of work performed by DPW and future projects.
Councilwoman Tooker reported for Mayor Barrella: asked Open Space Committee to look into triangle lot on Broadway; attended NJ Conference of Mayors meeting and spoke with many mayors, whose towns face similar situation, and who are amenable to local option taxes – spoke with Governor Corzine and DCA Director Doria – had great meeting with Senator Ciesla, who promised to find some Democrats to help us; NJ Transit would like to give presentation on new train system.
Administrator Riehl: having first meeting tomorrow with Board of Education in regards to town newsletter; worked with Board of Education to secure two school buses to use for summer recreation program; final paving on Borden’s lot scheduled for tomorrow; extended invitation to Dan Lett from USDA Fish and Wildlife Service to speak about geese; thanked DPW for removing sand from steps at Maryland Avenue beach entrance; thanked Beach resident, Bill Cleary, who’s going to donate labor and materials to refurbish shed in Pleasure Park. (Councilman Loughran: asked Council to look into redoing stairs, which are extremely steep, at Maryland Avenue Beach).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD OPENED AT 9:25 PM
Frank Carey, Municipal Alliance Committee: Townwide Garage Sale is October 11th – registration deadline is October 7th – $15 donation – asked if freecycle and bulk pick up will be available (yes).
Pat English, 200 Atlantic Avenue: still not allowed to comment on first reading -appears that Council people haven’t seen these before – asked why public had to wait for Planning Board meeting to comment; Chamber of Commerce has Seafood Festival on Saturday – would like to see the exception, that was extended to Lions Club, also extended to the Chamber of Commerce in regards to Police and DPW expenses.
Dave Cavagnaro, 118 Parkway: echoed Councilman Mercun’s praise of DPW – requested, before recent storm, that flags be taken down – DPW took care of immediately; boat race was well run and positive for town – concerned, as tax payer, that the town received $4,000 for use of that Parking Lot when potential revenue was $7,000 – needs to be discussed for next year – train station lot was half utilized – and they went beyond the Boston Avenue in the Silver Lake lot – the rain was a saving grace for lost revenue this year, but might not happen next year; has complained about ordinances being introduced by title only – first time, I’m hearing Council Members complain about introducing ordinances they’ve never seen before – suggested ordinances, in some cases, should have pre-reading to let the public comment before the ordinance is drafted – thinks it was Councilman Loughran who commented that he had experienced it and thought it was positive – Council should adopt that concept – could avoid problems and perhaps motivate better planning.
Kristen Hennessy, 604 New Jersey Avenue and Animal Welfare Committee Chairwoman: on behalf of Committee, thanked Council for tonight’s vote for the TNR Ordinance – asked Council to revisit decision to allow dogs on Maryland Avenue Beach – neighboring towns allow dogs on beaches during off season – suggested installing dog waste receptacle at beach entrance and sporadic police presence to enforce summons for non compliance – asked that it be placed on next agenda; asked about Public Access signs at end of Curtis Avenue – asked if ‘No Walking’ signs were taken down; Committee was dismayed at County’s decision to gas geese at Ocean County Park – would be appalled if Point Pleasant Beach Governing Body ever resorted to those measures when there are so many options available.
Sharon Cadalzo, 302 Atlantic Avenue: ride around town on bicycle, but did not realize we have a public bulkhead that’s being replaced – suggesting a Public Access sign – if this is property that Point Pleasant Beach is paying to improve, all residents should have the opportunity to enjoy it.
Max Gagnon, 304 Parkway: thanked Governing Body for moving ahead on Risden’s – long arduous journey which will become a real asset to the town – thanked Ms. Lightburn and Ms. Cronin for starting this several years ago – now that Council sees where this is taking us, requested Council keep us informed about finances; suggested that widening the north side turn at Route 35’s first southbound turnaround and lengthening the traffic signal would provide relief on Saturday and Sunday mornings – asked that Council request action from the State.
Ben Dispoto, 311 Parkway: asked where we are on Master Plan (planner working on changes); asked if there’s an adjustment process town can initiate on residential property evaluations (met with Tax Assessor Carpenter – market is not as bad as we think) we’re at 102% – some towns in County are paying 55-60% (will not gain a benefit by spending to either re-evaluate or re-assess) – house near his just sold for $415,000 although it is assessed at $540,000 – if we’re over shouldn’t, shouldn’t we re-assess it to re-equalize it (there will no longer be a formal house to house re-assessment – Big Brother, the computer and Trenton will be taking in information on housing sales and kicking out what they think your house is worth); 1200 block of Ocean Avenue has six lots for sale – asked if that area will be re-zoned to commercial (application pending before Planning Board – can’t comment) asked if it could be considered for Open Space – actual oceanfront property – understands those lots are zoned residential, but very hard to get a clear definition of what’s happening, whether any of the lots has been sold yet (looked at the zoning in that area – going to try to budget some money for next year to address entire Master Plan) asked if property is zoned residential, if it has been sold, if six homes are going to be built on it, or if it’s being re-zoned commercial (whether it’s been sold is a matter of public record that can be researched online) don’t want to do that – asking officials for answer (not being rezoned at this point – believe residential properties are permitted in that zone – no one knows whether or not the property’s been sold) concerned, because it’s directly across from the White Sands on the west and bordered by the White Sands on the north, that we’re going to have another motel in that area (it’s in the SF5 zone – motels are not a permitted use in the SF5 zone – Master Plan is in effect – was passed by the Planning Board – if there are zoning recommendations or changes recommended by that re-exam, it’s the purview of the Governing Body to enact or not); asked if school buses can park in train lot (no) – there was one parked there from Friday night through Sunday -reported it to dispatch – policeman who came by wasn’t sure about it (Chief DePolo: sometimes permission is granted if there is a hardship, but typically they shouldn’t be parked there) asked if ticketable violation (yes).
Anne Lightburn: thanked Council for voting to approve acquisition of Risden’s and especially Councilman Loughran; recognized the Risden family – personally appreciated their decision to sell property to the Borough – the right decision in the best interest of this town.
Seth Sloane, 900 Ocean Avenue: thanked Councilman Loughran and Council for the Risden contract; asked about status and deadline of the Master Plan (new Master Plan hasn’t been done since 1992 – was reviewed a couple of years ago and Planning Board adopted – changes have to be made by ordinance – hired a planner in June to make recommendations on what changes to incorporate – projected to have recommendation by next month) asked if that includes the present Risden property being called commercial in Master Plan – would like Risden property spot zoned to make it commercial, as protection, in case contract doesn’t get fulfilled (parking ordinance that was defeated on introduction tonight, would protect that from happening; can’t spot zone to prejudice, can spot zone and even zone contrary to our Master Plan, as long as we can show justification.
Stewart Fisher, 60 Harvard Avenue: observed that there were two members of the public who made their identification to the public by gesturing to their left – implies that their understanding is that that machine is the official audio recording of this proceeding – indicated that it’s a little ingenuous – each of you have identification plaques – this ever present ‘big brother’ needs to be identified to let the public know that this is not the official recording devise – the official recording is actually to my right, operated by Clerk Ellsworth – offered, at his own expense, to provide a small sign, to be placed in front of that machine at all meetings – suggested it say “ this is not the official audio recording of the meeting,” or “this is a private set-up”; the public would benefit from some type of seminar about how the Council and government work; three days ago, a new resident in town, a builder, relayed that he was shocked to find out that the home he bought, which was over 20 years old, fell through the cracks and wasn’t on the tax records – that paperwork was forthwith being corrected.
Craig Jones, 1503 St. Louis Avenue: thanked Council for passing resolution accepting Dr. Sousa’s plan; gentleman was playing on lake with his son with a remote – someone called police and he was told him to stop -asked if the intention of that ordinance is to stop residents from enjoying this lake (deed says “no motorized vehicle”) – was a remote control, not motorized – asked if he can still use his.
Tim Sharkey, Brick: congratulated Council for “heck of a job on the boat race” – Chief DePolo had good hands on everything – could have doubled revenue if the weather had been better – looking forward to the race next year.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PERIOD OPENED AT 10:08 PM
Meeting was adjourned at 10:09 p.m.
