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EXECUTIVE SESSION – 7:00P.M. RESOLUTION #71-2008

DISCUSSION SESSION – 7:30 P.M.

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Discussion Session: Began at 7:49 PM

All present except Councilman O’Brien.

The Mayor reviewed the agenda. Councilman Maccanico asked for a correction on the March 31, 2008 minutes, which was agreed to by all. A Utility Committee Report was added by Councilman Martin. Administrator Casagrande added COAH – MHL Appointment to the Administrator’s Report.

Discussion Session was adjourned at 7:58PM

ON MOTION: by Martin/McLean AYES: All Yes

B O R O U G H O F S P R I N G L A K E H E I G H T S

M I N U T E S

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R E G U L A R M E E T I N G

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APRIL 14, 2008

SILENT PRAYER AND SALUTE TO THE FLAG

1.ROLL CALL: 8:00 P.M.

MAYOR:MALICK - Present

COUNCIL

CRIPPEN - Present

KEGELMAN - Present

MACCANICO - Present

MARTIN - Present

MCLEAN - Present

O’BRIEN - Present

  1. THIS MEETING IS CALLED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING LAW. NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS INCLUDED IN A LIST OF MEETINGS SENT TO THE COAST STAR AND ASBURY PARK PRESS, POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE MUNICIPALBUILDING AND ON THE BOROUGH WEB-SITE.
  1. MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MR. MARTIN / X / X
MR. MCLEAN / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK
  1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES OF

MARCH 31, 2008- EXECUTIVE SESSION

MARCH 31, 2008- REGULAR SESSION

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS: With correction as noted by Councilman Maccanico.
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. MACCANICO / X / X
MR. MARTIN / X / X
MR. MCLEAN / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK
  1. SPECIAL ITEMS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  1. COMMUNICATIONS:
  • POLICE REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2008

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS: Receive and file.
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MR. MARTIN / X / X
MR. MCLEAN / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK
  • COURT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2008

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS: Receive and file.
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MR. MARTIN / X
MR. MCLEAN / X / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK
  • BUDDY POPPY DRIVE

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS: Motion to approve drive to be held in the Borough of Spring Lake Heights to benefit Veterans in need and their families.
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X
MR. MACCANICO / X / X
MR. MARTIN / X
MR. MCLEAN / X / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK
  1. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Utility Committee Report – Councilman Martin discussed the reasoning behind the billingproposed for Gray Supply. The Council agreed to the reasoning and instructed the Administrator to prepare a Resolution for the April 28, 2008 Mayor and Council Meeting authorizing the invoicing of Gray Supply forthe use of Borough water in the amount of $320.00.

  1. ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
  • South Monmouth Community Alliance to prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse – Upcoming Events – Administrator Casagrande shared the Upcoming Events of the South Monmouth Community Alliance to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and encouraged the public to attend.
  • AllaireRoadPark Tennis Courts – Administrator Casagrande shared a letter from a Borough resident attached to a recent Coast Star Newspaper photo regarding the use of the Allaire Road Tennis Courts. The Mayor suggested that we ensure that signs are posted and that the police step up enforcement. The Mayor also pointed out that the roller hockey players may play on the basketball courts.
  • Snow Fence – Administrator Casagrande shared an email that she had received thanking the Borough for the use of the snow fence to aid in the protection of endangered nesting birds.
  • MonmouthCounty Mosquito Extermination Commission – Pesticide Spraying – Administrator Casagrande gave a report on the Monmouth County Mosquito Extermination Commission’s upcoming spraying program pointing out that there is a twelve hour notification available to residents. She also noted that there is a Tick Identification and Testing service available for residents. Information on these programs are available at Borough Hall.
  • Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) – Municipal Housing Liaison (MHL) Appointment –Administrator Casagrande informed the Council that she had received a letter from COAH that informed the Borough that they had to appoint a MHL. Ms Casagrande informed the Council that she would check with Special COAH Counsel re: appropriate person and necessary requirements.
  1. VOICE OF THE PUBLIC
  • Ms. Gladys Erbe, 817 Pitney Drive – Complimented the Police Department on a speedy incident response.
  • Mr. John Brennan, 912 Wall Road–Voiced frustration that he did not have access to working documents related to the Budget Work Shop. He also suggested that the Voice of the Public portion of the Work Shop be moved to the end of the Budget Work Shop Agenda and that the budget be placed on the Borough’s website. Mr. Brennan also stated that he had received a number of calls from residents concerning the status of the police department merger and asked that the Council be sure the public is kept aware of the status.
  • Barbara Moglia, 1005 Park Avenue – Voiced concerns about trash cans being left in the street and along the curb.

VOICE CLOSED ON MOTION BY: Martin/McLean at 8:19 PM; All Yes

  1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
  • Gray Supply – Water Bill—Pending Status – Committee Report by Councilman Martin was given. See notes above.
  • SPCA/Animal Control Officer – Pending Status
  • SHARE Grants/ Regional Police Services Study– Pending Status
  1. NEW BUSINESS:

RESOLUTION #72-2008REFUNDING DUPLICATE TAX PAYMENTS – BLOCK 46.01

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MR. MARTIN / X / X
MR. MCLEAN / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK

EVENT REQUESTS

LICENSES AND PERMITS:

  1. PURCHASE AUTHORIZATIONS—NONE
  1. FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS:

MOTION MOVE BILLS TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MR. MARTIN / X / X
MR. MCLEAN / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK

MOTION - DRAW VOUCHER WARRANTS

MOVED / SECONDED / AYES / NAYS / ABSENT / ABS
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N / COMMENTS:
MS. CRIPPEN / X
MS. KEGELMAN / X / X
MR. MACCANICO / X
MR. MARTIN / X / X
MR. MCLEAN / X
MR. O’BRIEN / X
MAYOR MALICK
  • Mayor Malick added a request that the Council Members provide input on the Newsletter.
  • Councilwoman Crippen announced that Earth Day clean-up was being held Saturday April, 19, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and invited all to participate.
  1. ADJOURNMENT:

ON MOTION BY: Martin/McLean at 8:22 PM; All yes

SIGNED: ______

THERESA S. CASAGRANDE

BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR/ CLERK