By Jack Leisenring,                                                                    

ROA Trustee

 Jack: Thanks so much for taking some time to speak with me about the Stone Harbor Museum. I know that you have volunteered an extensive amount of time in continuing to preserve the town’s history as a Docent and as President of the Museum.   First, I am sure there are many people who would like to know how the museum got its start.

Nancy:   In 1996 Borough Council, under the leadership of Mayor William Hoy, enacted an Ordinance

Notes by Cynthia Schweickhardt

The Planning Board organizational meeting elected Thomas Hand as Chairman.

Meeting centered on discussion of the draft of an ordinance amending chapters 560 and 345 of the revised general ordinances of the borough of Stone Harbor and creating the business/hotel overlay zoning district. Central question seemed to be, "Do we want motels/hotels in Stone Harbor in the future?"

Since only one of the present motels in the borough meets regulation of parking spaces per unit off-site parking options were discussed. It was reported that other municipalities' leased public parking spaces to make-up necessary parking per regulations. Use of parking permits was suggested as a possible solution for Stone Harbor. Since parking would necessarily be placed on the ground level of new hotel/motels, the height of the building would need to have 3 levels above for rooms enough to make it financially viable for the investor. Discussion of a change to 42 feet for building height was discussed against the heights of present motels and condos in the borough.

Notes by Betty Carusi

Committee reports were given as follows:

Public Safety

• Fire call breakdown for 2011
• Building fires 9
• Cooking fires 4
• Water Rescue 7
• Natural gas leak 12
• Alarm activation 82
• Average firefighters per call:  16.3
• Average response time: 5 minutes

SLEO 11 (special law enforcement officer class 11) Anthony Tirelli Jr. will begin police academy 2/6/12.

Chief Reynolds and Councilman Carusi will attend Police Risk Mgmt. Training in March or April

Police will identify streetlights that are out and give list to Public Works.

Patrol Report for December

• Moving violations 6
• Parking violations 0
• Suspicious Vehicles 3
• Motor Vehicle Stops 104
• Adult arrests 9
• Juvenile arrests 1
• Open doors, windows 48
• Heater lights 32
• Domestic complaints 1
• Animal complaints 2

Natural Resources

An overview of the different projects under Natural Resources was given. Looking at a grant for trails in the Bird Sanctuary

Notes by Cynthia Schweickhardt

Chairman William Cathcart was re-elected for another year.

Resolution 197-2011 adopted. Variance for the enclosure of west side screened-in porch on 42 Weber Court requested. A C2 Variance was given by the board

Second in a series of interviews by the Realty Owners Association with a variety of people who are making significant contributions to Stone Harbor.

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
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By Betty Carusi

The meeting was primarily a discussion on the hotel/ motel district.  The public is being asked to attend the meetings so they can learn what is being discussed.

Planning Board meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at Borough Hall

by Fran Burns                                                                           

The ROA wants to give valuable and meaningful information to our members.  Stone Harbor Police Chief Paul Reynolds was enthusiastic in accepting an invitation to meet with the Trustees, so that he could debrief us on some important safety matters.  He attended the December 10, 2011 ROA Trustee meeting. Chief Reynolds summarized the services that are provided by the Police Department. 

• Residential and commercial property checks.
• Nightly heater light property checks.
• Active database of local emergency contact information.
• Knox Box system control for properties with alarm systems.
• Bicycle registration database.
• Senior call-in program to check the well being of seniors who reside alone.

If you are interested in havi

By Jack Leisenring 

PELIMINARIES: Call to Order, Pledge to the Flag

MINUTES- Approved

REPORTS

            BOARD SECRETARY/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR REPORT- This incorporated Budget Summary Report, Revenue Summary Report, and Transfer Status report, Transfers, Board Secretary Report, Custodian of School Funds Report.