Regular Meeting of the Hazlet Township Committee held at 8:00 p.m.
Salute to the flag and moment of silent prayer called by Mayor.
Mayor’s Statement – Open Public Meetings Act & Emergency Fire Exits.
In Compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act” of the State of New Jersey, adequate notice of this meeting of the Township Committee was provided in the following manner:
(A) On January 5, 2009, advance written notice of this meeting was posted at:
1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, New Jersey.
(B) On January 5, 2009, advance written notice of this meeting was forwarded to
The Courier and the Independent and published in the Asbury Park Press on January 7, 2009.
(C) On January 5, 2009 copies of advance written notice of this meeting were
mailed to all persons who requested and paid for such notices on or before January 1, 2009.
FIRE EXITS are located in the directions I am indicating:
Farther down at the end of the room, through the doors and down the stairs, directly out the front door.
To my right is the door, make a right down the hallway which leads to the stairs and directly out the rear of the building.
If you are alerted for fire, please move in a calm and orderly manner to the nearest exit. Thank you. I direct the Municipal Clerk to enter into the minutes of this meeting these announcements.
ROLL CALL PRESENT ABSENT
Committeeman Aagre X ________
Committeeman DiNardo X ________
Committeeman Marques X ________
Deputy Mayor Belasco X ________
Mayor Lavan X ________
Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting, May 19, 2009
Workshop Meeting, May 19, 2009
Offered Committeeman Aagre 2nd Deputy Mayor Belasco
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre Yes Committeeman DiNardo Abstain
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
Approval of Executive Session Minutes – May 19, 2009
Offered Committeeman Aagre 2nd Deputy Mayor Belasco
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre Yes Committeeman DiNardo Abstain
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
1. ACTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Introduced: April 20, 2009.
Published in the Asbury Park Press, issue of April 23, 2009. Proof on file.
Posted in Town Hall – April 21, 2009
Hearing was held on May 19, 2009.
Action of Committee: Defer to June 1, 2009 pending approval from the State.
Action of Committee: Defer to June 16 pending approval from the State.
Offered Committeeman DiNardo 2nd Mayor Lavan
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre Yes Committeeman DiNardo Yes
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
Reports:
MUNICIPAL JUDGE – April – Total fees collected- $21,197.15.
CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICIAL – March - Total fees collected – $18,434.00.
HEALTH SERVICES – April – Received and read.
POLICE DEPARTMENT – April – 1,337 police activities reported.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – April – Received and read.
RECREATION COMMISSION– April – Received and read.
ZONING OFFICER – April – Received and read.
ACTION ON BOND ORDINANCE
1. BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS 2009 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, BY AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HAZLET, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $1,203,900.00 THEREFOR (INCLUDING $608,811.00 IN GRANTS AND LOANS) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $983,418.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF
Introduced: May 5, 2009.
Published in The Asbury Park Press, issue of May 8, 2009. Proof on file.
Posted in Town Hall – May 6, 2009.
Hearing held on May 19, 2009 and deferred to June 1, 2009.
Action of Committee: (Adopt X)
Offered Committeeman DiNardo 2nd Committeeman Marques
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre No Committeeman DiNardo Yes
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
Correspondence:
A letter was received from William Fitzpatrick resigning from his position as a full time laborer in the Department of Public Works effective May 29, 2009.
Offered Committeeman Aagre 2nd Deputy Mayor Belasco
Voice Vote: Yes
Resolutions, Motions and Appointments:
Resolutions #135 through 138 are by Consent Agenda. All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Township Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussions of these items. If discussion is desired by the Mayor or any member of the Township Committee, that item will be removed and will be considered separately. Advance copies of each resolution have been given to each Committee Member. The original resolutions are with the Municipal Clerk for inspection.
135. Authorizing the retention of Pamela Brodowski of BRB Valuation & Consulting Services for 2009 tax appeals.
136. Authorizing the retention of Steven Rubenstin of Realty Appraisal Company for 2009 tax
appeals.
137. Refund of swim club fees.
138. Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to apply for a grant for improvements to
Hazlet Avenue.
Offered Mayor Lavan 2nd Committeeman Aagre
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre Yes Committeeman DiNardo Yes
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
139. 2009 Swim Club Salaries.
Offered Deputy Mayor Belasco 2nd Committeeman Marques
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre Yes Committeeman DiNardo Yes
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
140. Authorizing the Municipal Administrator to enter into an agreement with The Rodgers Group, LLC for specialized consulting services to obtain national law enforcement accreditation.
Offered Committeeman Marques 2nd Committeeman DiNardo
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre Yes Committeeman DiNardo Yes
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
Motion for payment of bills:
Advance bill lists having been supplied to each Committee Member.
Offered Deputy Mayor Belasco 2nd Committeeman Aagre
Roll Call: Committeeman Aagre Yes Committeeman DiNardo Yes
Committeeman Marques Yes Deputy Mayor Belasco Yes
Mayor Lavan Yes
Citizens Hearing:
No one spoke at hearing.
Motion to close hearing:
Offered Deputy Mayor Belasco 2nd Committeeman Aagre
Voice Vote: Yes
Motion to adjourn:
Offered Deputy Mayor Belasco 2nd Committeeman Aagre
Voice Vote: Yes
Time: 8:07 PM