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Borough Council Meeting Notes - January 3, 2012

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By Jon Ready
The notes taken at these meetings are for timely informational purposes only for ROA members.
 
Election results were read followed by the swearing in of Council Members Joselyn Rich and Karen Lane.
New Council President– Joan Kramar
Standing Committees for 2012 (Chairperson)

  • Public Safety-Al Carusi
  • Admin & Finance-Barry Mastrangelo
  • Public Works-Joan Kramar
  • Utilities-Karen Lane
  • Beach & Recreation-Judy Davies- Dunhour
  • Natural Resources-Joselyn Rich

A complete list of non-board appointments can be read on the SHGOV website under tonight’s agenda.

Ordinances
1395-Salary ranges passed 6-0
1396-Appoint Borough Engineer:  Marc DeBlasio for a 3 year term passed 6-0

Resolutions – All passed 6-0   Appointments were given too quickly to record.  All resolutions can be read in full text on the SHGOV website under tonight’s agenda.

  • 2012-A-1   Temporary Budget
  • 2012-A-2   Depositories
  • 2012-A-3   Official Newspapers
  • 2012-A-4   Certificate of Receipt of Materials
  • 2012-A-5   Appoint an Auditor
  • 2012-A-6   Appoint Municipal Attorney
  • 2012-A-7   Concerning Tax Appeals
  • 2012-A-8   Meeting Dates   (Sept. 22nd with ROA)
  • 2012-A-9   Appoint Public Defender
  • 2012-A-10  Interest on Delinquent Taxes
  • 2012-A-11  Remit Water Charges
  • 2012-A-12  Contracts below Bid Limit
  • 2012-A-13  Small Contracts without Soliciting Quotes
  • 2012-A-14  Litter Abatement Partnership
  • 2012-A-15  Appoint & Award Contract Risk Management Consulting
  • 2012-A-16  Appoint Fund Commissioner to ACMJIF
  • 2012-A-17  Compliance Officer
  • 2012-A-18  Appoint Labor Relations Counsel
  • 2012-A-19  Stone Harbor Fire Company Stipend Policy
  • 2012-A-20  Appoint Network Engineer-Rick Graver
  • 2012-A-21  Dates for Parking Meters 2012
  • 2012-A-22  Appoint Bond Counsel
  • 2012-S-23  Appoint Tax Collector
  • 2012-A-24  Change Order #1-Boat Ramp
  • 2012-S-25  Award Professional Services Contract-Beach Profile Survey
  • 2012-S-26  Award Professional Services Contract-Public information Officer- Scott Wahl
  •  2012-S-27  Appoint Special Committee-Review of Library Location

        1. Six month delay while researching the project further.

        2. Special Committee-Joselyn Rich (chairperson), Judy Davies-Dunhour, Barry Mastrangelo

        3. This committee does not have authority other than advisory.   

        4.  Committee is to recommend the primary location and the beachfront is included.

Comments from Council Members

Two new council members commented on being on council and look forward to a transparent and open government.  They also propose to have two town meetings a year to inform and hear from the residents. 

Four council members commented on working together for the betterment of Stone Harbor and stated their accomplishments this past year.

Public Comments
Resident asked that the library resolution include whether we stay in the Cape May County library system.   Council said while it doesn’t include it, it will be discussed and thought out.

Article about this meeting is posted on the Cape May County Herald website http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/government/stone+harbor/79315-stone+harbor+forms+committee+review+library+location