Borough Council Meeting Notes for February 2, 2010
PRELIMINARIES: Call to Order, Roll Call, Public Meeting Announcement, Salute to the Flag, Communications. Note: Mrs. Vaul was not present
PRESENTATION: Mr. William Diller made a $5000 contribution to Mrs. Nancy Cope of the Stone Harbor Museum to help preserve documents of the history of Stone Harbor.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mr. Charles Koch questioned the rationale of accepting a deuce and a half truck for municipal use with a stipulation that it could be used in an emergency for forest fires. He asked what the costs are for the truck. The response to Mr. Koch was that the truck would be painted. Mr. Koch asked if this truck would be used to fight fires and, if we respond, who pays the firefighters? The reply was that it is possible firefighters would be paid a stipend. Another question was, “Do we need this fire truck?” Responses supported the decision, such as the vehicle could maneuver through high water and is more capable for the beach. Mr. Koch concluded his remarks saying he was against anything that will cost us more money and particularly without any advance notice.
OLD BUSINESS
ORDINANCE 1352-establish and fix salary range within the Borough- 2nd and 3rd readings-Passed
ORDINANCE 1353- specifying exception for COAH related housing in the downtown business district- 2nd and 3rd readings- Passed
NEW BUSINESS
a. ORDINANCE 1354-a codification of the borough’s vehicles and traffic ordinances Reference Chapter 520- 1st reading- Passed
b. ORDINANCE 1355-providing for the creation of accessory apartments for affordable housing-1st reading- Passed
c. Resolution 2010-S-35- Release of escrow funds be refunded- Approved
d. Resolution 2010-S-36- Cash Management Plan to designated banks- Approved
e. Resolution 2010-S-37-Real Estate overpayments to 2010 from 2009- Approved
f. Resolution 2010-S-38-Trash Collection Schedule- Approved
g. Resolution 2010-S-39- Awarding Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Contract- 20% increase-Approved
h. Resolution 2010-S-40- Mayor to sign the Forest Fire Service Agreement and receives a 1995 Wildland Engine from the Forest Fire Service- Approved
i. Resolution 2010-S-41- approve application for a weekly raffle for American Legion- Approved
j. Resolution 2010-S-42- Raffle for American Legion, one time drawing- Approved
k. Resolution 2010-S-43- Supporting efforts to keep open Wildwood Catholic High School beyond the 2010 school year- Approved
l. Resolution 2010-S-44- Supporting the continued Operation of Stone Harbor School- Approved
m. Resolution 2010-S-45- Redemption of monies to outside lien holder-Approved
n. Motion- Special Event Whitemarsh Rugby- Saturday July 24th- Approved
o. Motion- Special Event MS Society Bike Ride May 23rd – Approved
p. Motion- Special Event Garden Club Plant and Bake Sale May 7 & 8- Approved
q.Motion-Special Event Wings and Water September 18 &19- Approved
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r. Motion- Special Event Avalon Boys LaCrosse practice and games- Approved
Motion to Pay the Bills- approved
Resolution 2010-S-46 (Closed Session)
Motion to return to open session
Resolution 2010-S-47- change order to deduct $15,000 and extend contract to March 2010 for the Public Works Solar Energy Project-Approved
Adjourned
Notes provided by Jack Leisenring
