UNAPPROVED BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE – COUNCIL MEETING … · Resolution – 138 - 2018 Award of Contract – Fania Roofing Resolution – 139 - 2018 Ch. 159 –Plan conformance grant

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UNAPPROVED BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE – COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Date: May 10, 2018 – 7:30 p.m. – Location: 7 Maryland Ave., High Bridge, NJ 08829 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE LED BY MAYOR COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Councilman Columbus absent Councilman LoIacono absent Mayor Desire present Councilwoman Ferry present Councilman Strange present Councilwoman Hughes absent Councilman Zappa present Also present were Acting Clerk Adam Young, Administrator Michael Pappas, Attorney Barry Goodman, and fifty-one members of the public and press. READING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to dispense with the reading of the April 26, 2018 minutes: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent Motion to approve the April 26, 2018 minutes: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent OATHS/APPOINTMENTS: A. Resolution 133-2018 - Appoint James Harr to Cultural and Heritage – expiration date 12/31/2019 Motion to adopt Resolution 133-2018: Motion/Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent ANNOUNCEMENT: A. Governor’s meeting update – The Mayor gave an overview of his meeting with Gov. Murphy about the challenges of Mayors in small towns of New Jersey and the positive position High Bridge is in as it pertains to rehabilitating buildings and spurring on businesses. VISITORS: A. Dave Nelson, Historian for the New Jersey Astronomical Association – Mr. Nelson spoke about the position of a historian and the work he has done with the NJAA as well as the images presented which show the dome of the local observatory being transported through High Bridge to the observatory. AWARDS: A. Friend of High Bridge Award – The Mayor presented the award to Jeff Thompson for his efforts in the Borough of High Bridge. Mr. Thompson spoke about coming to High Bridge in his childhood and the special place it holds to him. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 5 MINUTES PER PERSON

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Christina Whited thanked Walter O'Brien for putting High Bridge on the cover of the Hunterdon Review, stated how important it is working with the press is. Doug Walker asked for a vote on the water meters this evening, spoke about past profits with the golf course, spoke about present profits with the golf course, and the challenges that lie ahead with managing the system. Michele Lee asked about the previously stated amount of cost for work at the Middle School which Mayor Desire stated was a job to replace wooden beams with steel beams for safety, asked the date the debt statement will be put up on the website, the possibility of moving the seventh and eighth grade students to a Clinton school, the possibility of having a Facebook page for the Environmental Commission, and Council commented about the cost being $500,000 or so for bussing and other logistics. Michele Lee also spoke about the possibility of the Califon school closing. Council spoke about the school choice program and the number of students coming into High Bridge as well as the use of Facebook for the Borough. Dr. Brenden Coughlin spoke about the use of the Annex and the use of placing a distillery on it, the tax implications of placing a for profit entity on Borough property, presented a blank form 990 and blank CBT-100, suggested that no cash be handled at for profit entities, stated that the entity is for profit and this will be an issue, and that property taxes will be due for the operation of the business. Attorney Goodman spoke about the differences in the cases cited by Dr. Coughlin pertaining to operation of for profit and non-profit entities in different locations in New Jersey. Motion to amend to the agenda to return to public hearings after Councilwoman Lynn Hughes enters the meeting: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ;Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent PUBLIC HEARINGS: Councilwoman Lynn Hughes enters at 8:49 p.m. A. Ordinance 2018-006: Various road improvements in and by the Borough of High Bridge appropriating $602,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $387,000 bonds or notes of the Borough for financing the cost thereof Motion to open the public hearing for Ordinance 2018-006: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent; Ferry, yes; Hughes, yes; LoIacono, absent; Strange, yes; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Discussion of the advertising of the Ordinance and the substance of the Ordinance by Council. Motion to close the public hearing for Ordinance 2018-006: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-006: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent B. Ordinance 2018-013: Bond Ordinance for the preparation of a water utility asset management study appropriating $70,000 Motion to open the public hearing for Ordinance 2018-013: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Council discussed the content of the Ordinance, the development of the Engineer's estimate, and how the reimbursement will be done. Doug Walker asked about the study of the cost of $70,000 and asked if the study can be put out to bid, and asked Council to clarify when the money will be reimbursed.

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Motion to close the public hearing for Ordinance 2018-013: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-013: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent C. Ordinance 2018-017: Bond Ordinance providing for the water meter replacement project Council discussed the possible tabling of this Ordinance. Motion to open the public hearing for Ordinance 2018-017: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Councilman Zappa discussed the bonding of 900k and waiting for the results of the proposed assessment. Doug Walker asked about the scope of the water accountability act, asked for information about meter replacement, how much time it would take to replace the meters as currently proposed, how the number of meters needing replacement were calculated, how much water is being metered, how water used is being found, infiltration into the system, asked that Council consider the rates of the utilities, asked about the protection of the water tank maintenance, asked how the replacement of the meters will be handled with water in the pipes and the cost of updating the house's system, stated there may be an issue with entrance to the homes for installation of new meters, asked about a miscellaneous $135,000 and what that covers, stated that it appears the Borough is not putting down a down payment, asked about the plan of how the 15 year equipment will be paid, and asked Council to vote no to this at this time. Discussion with Council ensued. Motion to close the public hearing for Ordinance 2018-017: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Motion to adopt Ordinance 2018-017: Motion / Second: Zappa / Ferry Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, no ; Hughes, no ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, no ; Zappa, no ; Motion fails: 4 no, 2 absent DISCUSSION ITEMS: NONE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES: A. Ordinance 2018-019: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 167, Article IV, High Bridge Hills Golf, of the code of the Borough of High Bridge, establishing golf rates No motion made to take Ordinance 2018-019 from the table. B. Ordinance 2018-020: Ordinance appropriating $27,000.00 from the capital improvement fund for Hillcrest Lane engineering expenses for inspections Motion to introduce: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent

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The presiding officer states that Ordinance 2018-020 shall be published in whole or summary in the Express Times and/or the Hunterdon County Democrat with the public hearing date of May 24, 2018. C. Ordinance 2018-021: Ordinance appropriating $35,000 from the capital improvement fund for Mill Street engineering expenses for inspections in for inspections Motion to introduce: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent The presiding officer states that Ordinance 2018-021 shall be published in whole or summary in the Express Times and/or the Hunterdon County Democrat with the public hearing date of May 24, 2018. D. Ordinance 2018-022: An Ordinance to amend Chapter 167, Article IV, High Bridge Hills Golf, of the code of the Borough of High Bridge, establishing golf rates Motion to introduce: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent The presiding officer states that Ordinance 2018-022 shall be published in whole or summary in the Express Times and/or the Hunterdon County Democrat with the public hearing date of May 24, 2018. CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTION # TITLE

Resolution – 134 - 2018 Amend Professional Contract – Maser Resolution – 135 - 2018 Amend Professional Contract – Maser 2 Resolution – 136 - 2018 Appointments Resolution – 137 - 2018 Approval of Solitude House Reservation Application Resolution – 138 - 2018 Award of Contract – Fania Roofing Resolution – 139 - 2018 Ch. 159 –Plan conformance grant Resolution – 140 - 2018 Ch. 159 – Safe Passage Resolution – 141 - 2018 Establish High Bridge Tree Board Resolution – 142 - 2018 NJ Dept. of Transportation Grant – Mill Street Resolution – 143 - 2018 Safe routes to school Resolution – 144 - 2018 Salary and Wage

Motion to remove Resolution 136-2018, Resolution 137-2018, Resolution 144-2018, and Resolution 141-2018 for discussion: Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent Discussion of Resolution 136-2018: Council discussed how changing Zoning Officers may save money, shared services, the scope of time the vacant housing program takes to administer, and the workload of the position. Discussion of Resolution 137-2018: Council discussed the logistics of utilizing the Solitude House and the Resolution proposed. Discussion of Resolution 141-2018: Council spoke to having Councilwoman Hughes speak on this topic. Discussion of Resolution 144-2018: No further discussion.

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Motion to approve 136-2018, Resolution 137-2018, Resolution 144-2018, and Resolution 141-2018: Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent Motion to approve the consent agenda items Resolutions 134-2018 and 135-2018, Resolutions 138-2018 to Resolutions 140-2018, Resolutions 142-2018 and Resolution 143-2018 as amended: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: A. Highlands grant update – Fair Share Module 3 B. Highlands Open Space Partnership Funding program C. Maser – Fair Share module 3 D. Pool fill Ordinance Motion to amend the agenda to include Resolution 145-2018, setting the stipulation that, once per year a Borough resident may one pool filled and the portion of the sewer bill deducted with contact to the Borough Administrator and the required $40.00 payment made: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, absent ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 3 yes, 3 absent E. Proposed guidelines for Committees PUBLIC COMMENTS: 3 MINUTES PER PERSON Michele Lee stated that there are many groups in the Borough which have good information to be conveyed via social media. Administrator Pappas spoke to finding information about the use of social media. Acting Clerk Adam Young spoke about having a system in place to utilize social media that fulfills the Borough’s requirements under OPRA and allows for Committees to have content posted. Doug Walker thanked Council for the work on Golf rates with the Golf Committee. Nancy Hunt responded about the use of photos for the wedding event at the Borough and the ability to take photos of the setup and breakdown.

LEGAL ISSUES: NONE BILL LIST: Approval of Bills as signed and listed on the Bill Payment List. Total Amount: $357,245.43 Motion to approve bill list: Motion / Second: Zappa / Hughes Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion to add Resolution 146-2018, Legal advice for the Town of Clinton litigation: Motion / Second, Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Motion to move into Executive session: Motion / Second: Strange / Hughes Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ;

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Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Action may now be taken. Motion to move into open session: Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Motion to amend the agenda to include Resolution 147-2018, approving Maser Consulting to begin Phase 1 of the Sewer Treatment Plant Appraisal Proposal, a preliminary review of the existing sewer treatment system contingent on funding. Motion / Second: Strange / Zappa Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Motion to approve Resolution 147-2018: Motion / Second: Zappa Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent ADJOURNMENT: PRESIDING OFFICER ASKS IF THERE IS ANY FURTHER BUSINESS. Motion to adjourn: Motion / Second: Zappa / Strange Roll call vote: Columbus, absent ; Ferry, yes ; Hughes, yes ; LoIacono, absent ; Strange, yes ; Zappa, yes ; Motion passes: 4 yes, 2 absent Next regular meeting: May 24, 2018 – 7:30 pm - 7 Maryland Ave., High Bridge, NJ Respectfully submitted, _____________________________ Adam Young Acting Municipal Clerk

___________________________ Mark Desire Mayor

BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Amend Resolution 012-2018, Council Committee Assignments

RESOLUTION: 148-2018 ADOPTED: WHEREAS, The Council of the Borough of High Bridge, Hunterdon County, New Jersey wish to amend Resolution 012-2018, Council Committees to address the issues and business of the Borough of High Bridge; and, WHEREAS, each committee will be charged with providing the full Council with recommendations regarding these issues; and, WHEREAS, the Chair of each Committee is responsible to coordinate the activities of said committee members to include but not limited to, the scheduling of meetings and the dissemination of information, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, hereby amend the Current Year Council Committees as outlined below. Cultural and Heritage Natalie Ferry Stephen Strange

Engineering Chris Zappa Natalie Ferry

Department of Works Chris Zappa George Columbus Natalie Ferry

Environmental Lynn Hughes Stephen Strange George Columbus

Economic Development Committee Stephen Strange

Events Natalie Ferry Chris Zappa

Education Keir LoIacono

Finance Keir LoIacono Lynn Hughes Chris Zappa

Emergency Services Keir LoIacono Stephen Strange Lynn Hughes

Golf George Columbus Keir LoIacono

Recreation Stephen Strange

Introduction: 04/26/2018 Publication: 05/03/2018 Planning Board: 05/21/2018 Adoption: Publication:

ORDINANCE 2018-018

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE,

COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,

AMENDING THE 100 WEST MAIN STREET REDEVELOPMENT

PLAN, DATED FEBRUARY 2018, PREPARED BY MASER

CONSULTING P.A.

WHEREAS, the Borough of High Bridge Borough Planner had prepared the 100 West Main Street Redevelopment Plan, dated February 2018, which was adopted on March 22, 2018; and

WHEREAS, suggestions from the Mayor and Council have been incorporated to include the use of indoor recreation facilities to the redevelopment plan; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council that the 100 West Main Street Redevelopment Plan, dated February 2018, be amended with the adoption of the 100 West Main Street Redevelopment Plan, dated April 2018.

SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed as to such inconsistencies.

SECTION 3. If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase, or sentence is for any reasons held to be unconstitutional or invalid, said article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or sentence shall be deemed separable.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final public as provided by law.

SECTION 5. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of the passage thereof and to file a copy of this Ordinance as finally adopted with the Hunterdon County Planning Board as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55d-16, the Borough Tax Assessor, and Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, Sheila Oliver.

Introduction: 05/10/2018 Publication: 05/17/2018 Adoption: Publication:

BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE

COUNTY OF HUNTERDON STATE OF NEW JERSEY

ORDINANCE #2018-020

ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $27,000.00 FROM THE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR HILLCREST LANE

ENGINEERING EXPENSES FOR INSPECTIONS IN THE

BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF

HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL OF THE

BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY AS

FOLLOWS:

Section 1. $27,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund for

Hillcrest Lane Engineering expenses for Inspections, including all work and materials

necessary therefore and incidental thereto in and by the Borough of High Bridge, in the County

of Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Borough”).

Section 2. The Borough hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a

temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the Borough

is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any

inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with

the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget

has been filed with the Division of Local Government Services.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the law.




ORDINANCE #2018-021

ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR MILL STREET

ENGINEERING EXPENSES FOR INSPECTIONS IN THE

BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF

HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL OF THE

BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY AS

FOLLOWS:

Section 1. $35,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the Capital Improvement Fund for

Mill Street Engineering expenses for Inspections, including all work and materials necessary

therefore and incidental thereto in and by the Borough of High Bridge, in the County of

Hunterdon, New Jersey (the “Borough”).

Section 2. The Borough hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a

temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the Borough

is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any

inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with

the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget

has been filed with the Division of Local Government Services.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect as provided by the law.


ORDINANCE #2018-022

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 167, ARTICLE IV, HIGH BRIDGE HILLS GOLF, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE,

ESTABLISHING GOLF RATES BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Common Council of the Borough of High Bridge, in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey as follow: SECTION I: Chapter 167, Article IV is hereby amended to establish High Bridge Hills Golf Club in season rates as follows:

General Public Golf Rates Monday -

Friday Weekends & Holidays Daily $59 $77 Mid Day (1:00 PM) $51 $67 Twilight (3:00 PM) $37 $43 Super Twilight (5:00 PM) $19 $25 Senior (60+)* $45 N/A Junior (17-)** $25 $30 9 Holes $36 N/A

Hunterdon County Resident Rates Monday -

Friday Weekends & Holidays Daily $49 $65 Mid Day (1:00 PM) $42 $54 Twilight (3:00 PM) $29 $35 Super Twilight (5:00 PM) $19 $25 Senior (60+)* $35 N/A Junior (17-)** $25 $30

9 Holes $31 N/A Borough of High Bridge Resident/Taxpayer Rates

Monday - Friday Weekends & Holidays

Daily $36 $50 Mid Day (1:00 PM) $26 $40 Twilight (3:00 PM) $23 $25 Super Twilight (5:00 PM) $19 $19 Senior (60+) $28 N/A Junior (17-)* $10 $15 9 Holes $23 N/A

All rates include applicable sales tax. Rates are subject to change without notice. All Rates include Green Fee, Carts and GPS. *Juniors(17-) must play with an adult Saturday/Sunday/Holidays before 2pm.

Player Development Program Card $225.00 Weekday Replay $20 Weekend $30. Practice Facility Rates Everyday Small Bucket $5 Medium Bucket $10 Large Bucket $15

SECTION II: REPEALER All ordinances or parts of ordinances deemed to be inconsistent with this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III: EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and publication in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey and remain in effect until changed by Ordinance. ______________________________ Mark Desire, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Adam Young, Acting Municipal Clerk Introduced: May 10, 2018 Published: Adopted: Published:

CERTIFICATION I, , Municipal Clerk, hereby certify that this ordinance was duly adopted by the Borough of High Bridge at the meeting duly held on the day of , 2018; that this ordinance has not been amended or repealed; and that it remains in full force and effect as of the date I have subscribed my signature. _______________________________ Adam Young, Acting Municipal Clerk,

Introduction Publication (summary) Adoption Publication (Title)

Ordinance 2018-023



Amending Borough Code, Chapter 303-7,C.(7), Sewer deduction for filling pool

WHEREAS, the Borough Code, Chapter 303-7, C, (7) currently reads

Those residents filling a new permanent swimming pool may apply for a deduction from their sewer bill by requesting a reading of the water meter before and after the filling of the pool to determine the deduction. All requests should be made, in writing, to the Borough Administrator, 71 Main Street, High Bridge, NJ 08829. Readings must be performed during normal DPW weekday work hours and a fee of $40 will be charged. The fee will be deposited in the Sewer Utility.

Whereas, the Common Council of the Borough of High Bridge wishes to amend the Borough Code to the following:

Those residents filling a new permanent swimming pool may apply for a deduction from their sewer bill once per year by requesting a reading of the water meter before and after the filling of the pool to determine the deduction. All requests should be made, in writing, to the Borough Administrator at Borough Hall. Readings must be performed during normal Department of Works weekday work hours and a fee of $40 will be charged to the utility account . The fee will be deposited in the Sewer Utility.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge, in the County of Hunterdon and the State of New Jersey, hereby amend Chapter 303-7,C.(7), effective upon passage.


STATE OF NEW JERSEY

CANCEL TAX BALANCE

RESOLUTION 149-2018 ADOPTED: PENDING WHEREAS, NJSA 54:4-67 sets the maximum rate of delinquency for payment of taxes and assessments; and

WHEREAS, Resolution #005-2018, adopted by the High Bridge Borough Council on 01/05/18 established that interest will be charged at the rate of 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00 to be calculated from the date the taxes were due until the date of actual payment. There will be a ten day (10) grace period after which unpaid taxes will be charged interest from the due date; and

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector is bound by NJSA 54:4-67 to collect interest on delinquent properties; and

WHEREAS, taxes due on May 1 and unpaid as of May 11 were charged the established delinquency rates; and

WHEREAS, the owners of 11 Sunset Drive were charged interest on their 2nd quarter taxes which were paid on May 11; and

WHEREAS, said property owners refused to make payment of the full amount owed; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council would like to offer relief to the owners of 11 Sunset Drive for the outstanding balance of $10.07;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey that the Tax Collector is hereby directed to delete the delinquent amount of $10.07 from record.


STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Authorization of Stipend-Summer Recreation Counselor

RESOLUTION: 150-2018 ADOPTED: WHEREAS, Brady Krushinski is to be employed as a third-year counselor at a rate of $8.80 per hour for the 2018 Summer Recreation Program; and WHEREAS, Brady Krushinski will be providing additional support to the Summer Recreation Directors before and after the regular scheduled hours of 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. including preparation for daily events, gathering supplies, and after program clean up; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council would like to adjust the compensation paid to Brady Krushinski for the additional services to be provided, above the normal Counselor duties with a $200.00 stipend; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge, in the County of Hunterdon and the State of New Jersey, that a $200.00 stipend be authorized to Brady Krushinski, Summer Recreation Counselor upon the completion of the 2018 Summer Recreation Program.


STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DESIGNATION OF MUNICIPAL HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

RESOLUTION 151-2018 ADOPTED: PENDING WHEREAS, an application for designation as a municipal humane law enforcement officer shall be submitted by the governing body of a municipality to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality, Police Chief Brett Bartman, as per P.L. 2017, CHAPTER 331, Section 25 and 26, and WHEREAS, upon receipt of the application, the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality shall examine the character, competency, and fitness of the applicant for the position, including initiating a criminal background check, and WHEREAS, Det. Matthew Lazier will be appointed the Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer title subject to successful completion of the background check the approval of the chief law enforcement officer, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey that Det. Matthew Lazier will be appointed the Municipal Humane Law Enforcement Officer subject to successful completion of a background check and approval by the chief law enforcement officer, Police Chief Brett Bartman.

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List of Bills - (All Funds)

Vendor Description Account PO Payment Check Total

CURRENT FUND

33 - ALLIED OIL LLC PO 24769 DPW - GASOLINE ACCT #171331/001 2,076.76

10544621 Gas 2,076.76

PO 24770 DIESEL - DPW - ACCT #171330/001 3,435.75

10544630 DIESEL 3,435.75 5,512.51

2397 - UNUM PO 24826 GROUP INSURANCE - LTD - POLICY #06 162.36

10522073 Employee Group Insurance:Life Ins 162.36 162.36

506 - BILLY CASPER GOLF, LLC PO 24911 GOLF - OE - MANAGEMENT FEE 18,000.00

10537620 GOLF-OTHER EXPENSES 18,000.00 18,000.00

1530 - HIGH BRIDGE HILLS GOLF COURSE PO 24916 GOLF - OE - MAY 27,325.04

10537620 GOLF-OTHER EXPENSES 27,325.04 27,325.04

46 - CALIFON LUMBER PO 24834 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS / DPW - OE - 319.92

10529055 PARKS & PLAYGROUNDS - OTHER EXPENSES 83.94

10517040 Buildings & Grounds - New Boro Hall 235.98 319.92

769 - CINTAS CORPORATION #101 PO 24904 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - PD & BH - WEE 288.20

10517091 Buildings & Grounds - Police Bldg 144.10


2164 - DePAUL, STEVEN PO 25192 LANDLORD FEES - REFUND BY RESOLUTIO 50.00

10410514 MISC F&P - LANDLORD REGISTRATION 50.00 50.00

2061 - DIRECT DEVELOPMENT, LLC PO 24750 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 2018 510.00

10511524 Website Production 510.00 510.00

1111 - DRAGER SAFETY DIAGNOSTICS INC PO 25159 POLICE - OE - EQUIPMENT REPAIR 179.00

10524031 Police Department-OE-Equipment Repair 179.00 179.00

73 - EASTSIDE SERVICE, INC PO 25186 POLICE - OE - VEHICLE REPAIR 306.24

10524028 Police Department-OE-Vehicle Repair 306.24

PO 25187 POLICE - OE - VEHICLE REPAIR 14-11 607.65

10524028 Police Department-OE-Vehicle Repair 607.65

PO 25188 POLICE - OE - VEHICLE REPAIR 14-12 223.56

10524028 Police Department-OE-Vehicle Repair 223.56 1,137.45

714 - FLEMINGTON DEPARTMENT STORE PO 25181 POLICE - OE - UNIFORMS/CLOTHING 57.65

10524033 Police Department-OE-Uniforms/CLothing 57.65 57.65

190 - FRANK RYMON & SONS, INC PO 24713 DPW - OE - VEHICLE MAINT 380.00

10529036 Dept. of Public Works-OE-Vehicle Maintee 380.00 380.00

1897 - GENERAL PAVINGSTONES LLC PO 24682 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - STEPPING 1,000.00

10533599A (2017) Environmental Comm.-OE-Misc. 1,000.00 1,000.00




2422 - GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS. PO 25080 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - OFFICE EQUIPM 142.00

10517125 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS-OFFICE EQUIPMENT 142.00 142.00

1206 - HUNTERDON CO. MUNICIPAL CLERK’S AS. PO 25048 CLERK - OE - SEMINARS - MICHAEL PAP 20.00

10512024 Municipal Clerk-OE-Conferences/Seminars 20.00 20.00

759 - HUNTERDON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERC PO 25144 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - MEMBERSHIP 165.00

10527020 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 165.00 165.00

2296 - WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN PO 24752 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - COPIER LEASE 338.89

10517123 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS-COPIER LEASE 338.89 338.89

2312 - IMPERIAL COPY PRODUCTS, INC PO 24821 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - COPIER LEASE 13.95

10517123 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS-COPIER LEASE 13.95 13.95

140 - MACMILLAN OIL CO. OF ALLENTOWN, INC PO 25018 DPW - OE - REPAIRS/EQUIPMENT 320.34

10529036 Dept. of Public Works-OE-Vehicle Maintee 320.34 320.34

1398 - MASER CONSULTING PA PO 24865 ENGINEERING - OE 5,379.50

10516560 Engineering Services-Municipal Issues 5,379.50 5,379.50

214 - NJ ADVANCE MEDIA PO 24844 ADVERTISING - ACCT #1160892 / 11648 883.30

10511032 ADVERTISING 883.30 883.30

208 - NJ POLICE TRAFFIC OFFC ASSOC PO 25131 POLICE - OE - DUES/MEMBERSHIP 50.00

10524023 Police Department-OE-Dues/Membership 50.00 50.00

156 - NJ STATE ASSOC.OF CHIEFS OF POLICE PO 25161 POLICE - OE - SEMINARS/DUES/MEMBERS 365.00

10524024 Police Department-OE-Seminars/Dues/Membr 365.00 365.00

157 - NJ STATE LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES PO 24755 ADMIN - 2018 MEMBERSHIP / BULLETIN 50.00

10511020 MAYOR AND COUNCIL: OTHER EXPENSES 50.00 50.00

630 - NJMMA PO 25164 ADMIN - OE - CONFERENCE - MICHAEL P 110.00

10510024 General Admin-OE-Conferences/Seminars 110.00 110.00

1495 - PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION, INC PO 24955 DPW-OE-MISC- CUSTOMER #71761637 - 1 26.97

10529025 Dept. of Public Works-OE-Equipment/Hdwr 26.97 26.97

2301 - SEAMLESSDOCS PO 24891 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - OFFICE - DATA 5,000.00

10517133 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS-DATA PROCES/SOFTWARE 5,000.00 5,000.00

2314 - SMB SUPPORT CORP PO 25163 POLICE - OE - EQUIPMENT REPAIR 3,381.00

10524031 Police Department-OE-Equipment Repair 3,381.00 3,381.00

2395 - SOMERSET COUNTY JIF PO 24763 LIABILITY INSURANCE - 2ND HALF 2018 40,449.50

10521020 LIABILITY INSURANCE 17,361.35

10521520 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE 23,088.15 40,449.50




169 - STATE OF NJ-DIV PENSIONS&BENE PO 24951 DCRP BILLING 2018 191.76

10547521 DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMT PL 191.76 191.76

2077 - THE GRAND FALLOONS PO 25156 CLEAN COMMUNITIES - SCHOOL PRESENTA 825.00

10141739 CLEAN COMMUNITIES 825.00 825.00

2396 - THE STANDARD INSURANCE CO PO 24822 GROUP INSURANCE - DENTAL & LIFE - P 1,993.20

10522072 Employee Group Insurance:Dental 1,576.21

10522073 Employee Group Insurance:Life Ins 416.99 1,993.20

2141 - VSP VISION CARE PO 24731 GROUP INSURANCE - VISION - ACCOUNT 243.28

10522074 Employee Group Insurance:Vision 243.28 243.28

1777 - WESTERN PEST SERVICES PO 24859 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - POLICE - RAT 92.50

10517091 Buildings & Grounds - Police Bldg 92.50

PO 24860 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - RESCUE - RAT 92.50

10517098 Buildings & Grounds - Rescue Squad 92.50

PO 24861 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - BORO HALL - A 42.00


GENERAL CAPITAL FUND

1135 - ATLANTIC IRRIGATION SPECIALIT.,INC. PO 24654 CAPITAL - GC IRRIGATION 4,859.03

30970901 CONTRACT AMOUNT 4,859.03 4,859.03

2383 - SCOTT T. McNALLY PO 24655 CAPITAL - GC IRRIGATION 9,052.40

30970901 CONTRACT AMOUNT 9,052.40 9,052.40

WATER UTILITY FUND

2397 - UNUM PO 24827 WATER - GROUP INSURANCE - LTD - POL 25.23

60510040 WATER - OE - INSURANCE - GROUP 25.23 25.23

873 - EASTCOM ASSOCIATES, INC. PO 25082 WATER - OE - METER EQUIPMENT - SOUN 120.00

60510043 WATER - OE - METER EQUIPMENT 120.00 120.00

176 - EUROFINS QC, INC PO 24717 WATER - OE - ANAYLSIS 232.00

60510045 WATER - OE - WATER ANAYLSIS 232.00 232.00

1694 - ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC PO 24952 WATER - OE - MISC - ONE CALL MESSAG 40.00

60510099 WATER - OE - MISCELLANEOUS 40.00 40.00

1012 - SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS PO 24926 WATER/SEWER/SOLID WASTE - METERING 571.98

60510043 WATER - OE - METER EQUIPMENT 571.98 571.98


60510041 WATER - OE - INSURANCE - OTHER 6,944.30

60510039 WATER - OE - INSURANCE - WORKERS COMP 9,235.20 16,179.50




2396 - THE STANDARD INSURANCE CO PO 24823 WATER - GROUP INSURANCE - DENTAL & 448.61


2141 - VSP VISION CARE PO 24732 WATER - GROUP INSURANCE - VISION -A 59.36


SEWER UTILITY FUND

2397 - UNUM PO 24828 SEWER - GROUP INSURANCE - LTD - POL 20.75

62510040 SEWER - OE - INSURANCE - GROUP 20.75 20.75


62510031 SEWER - OE - DATA PROCESSING 571.98 571.98


62510041 SEWER - OE - INSURANCE - OTHER 6,944.30

62510039 SEWER - OE - INSURANCE - WORKERS COMP 9,235.20 16,179.50

2396 - THE STANDARD INSURANCE CO PO 24824 SEWER - GROUP INSURANCE - DENTAL & 347.12


2141 - VSP VISION CARE PO 24733 SEWER - GROUP INSURANCE - VISION - 41.90


SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND

2397 - UNUM PO 24829 SOLID WASTE - GROUP INSURANCE - LTD 10.87

64510040 SOLID WASTE-OE-GROUP INSURANCE 10.87 10.87

1349 - DEER CARCASS REMOVAL SERVICE LLC PO 25152 SOLID WASTE - OE - DISPOSAL OF STRE 2,514.40

64510080 SOLID WASTE-OE-RECYCLING 2,514.40 2,514.40


64510031 SOLID WASTE-OE-DATA PROCESSING 571.99 571.99


64510041 SOLID WASTE-OE-INSURANCE OTHER 3,472.05

64510039 SOLID WASTE-OE-WORKERS COMP 4,617.45 8,089.50

2396 - THE STANDARD INSURANCE CO PO 24825 SOLID WASTE - GROUP INSURANCE - DEN 207.11


2141 - VSP VISION CARE PO 24734 SOLID WASTE - GROUP INSURANCE - VIS 27.94


DEVELOPER ESCROW TRUST FUND

1398 - MASER CONSULTING PA PO 25154 ESCROW - FLOREZ - DENNIS AVE 97.75

7118550 FLOREZ-DENNIS AVE-PB#02-2017 97.75 97.75




SUI

253 - STATE OF NJ DEPT OF LABOR & WORKFOR PO 25081 SUI 299.85

7350020 SUI-EXPENDITURES 299.85 299.85

SPECIAL EVENTS

2432 - BRITTANY RAMAGLIA PO 25178 CONCERTS 2018 - MAY 26, 2018 200.00

781004 CONCERTS 200.00 200.00

2431 - DAVE GOVE PO 25177 CONCERTS 2018 - MAY 26, 2018 300.00

781004 CONCERTS 300.00 300.00

1444 - FASTSIGNS PO 25183 SPECIAL EVENTS 2018 - BANNER UPDATE 256.50

781010 SOAP BOX DERBY 70.00

781004 CONCERTS 93.25

781005 MOVIES 93.25 256.50

2367 - ALEX MAXWELL PO 25134 SPECIAL EVENTS - SHIRTS 454.50

781001 COMMUNITY DAY 113.62

781009 PAINT OUT 113.63

781006 POOCH PARADE 113.62

781010 SOAP BOX DERBY 113.63 454.50

2430 - NICK CONTI PO 25176 CONCERTS 2018 - MAY 26, 2018 700.00

781004 CONCERTS 700.00 700.00

2277 - RUSSELL PURSELL PO 25141 SOAP BOX DERBY 2018 - ENTERTAINMENT 500.00

781010 SOAP BOX DERBY 500.00 500.00

1911 - SWIFT FARMS LLC PO 25061 SOAP BOX DERBY 2018 - HAY 800.00

781010 SOAP BOX DERBY 800.00 800.00

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TOTAL 178,877.59

Total to be paid from Fund 10 CURRENT FUND 115,097.82

Total to be paid from Fund 30 GENERAL CAPITAL FUND 13,911.43

Total to be paid from Fund 60 WATER UTILITY FUND 17,676.68

Total to be paid from Fund 62 SEWER UTILITY FUND 17,161.25

Total to be paid from Fund 64 SOLID WASTE UTILITY FUND 11,421.81

Total to be paid from Fund 71 DEVELOPER ESCROW TRUST FUND 97.75

Total to be paid from Fund 73 SUI 299.85

Total to be paid from Fund 78 SPECIAL EVENTS 3,211.00

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178,877.59


STATE OF NEW JERSEY

AUTHORIZATION TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION

RESOLUTION: 152-2018 ADOPTED: WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge seek to discuss legal advice for the Town of Clinton arbitration, a personnel issue, and such other issues as are announced during the open session of the Council Meeting on May 24, 2018 that can be discussed in Executive Session; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b, matters concerning personnel, pending litigation, contracts and land acquisition may be discussed in sessions from which members of the public may be excluded; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council are of the opinion that such discussions should, in the best interest of the citizens of the Borough of High Bridge, be held in Executive Session. WHEREAS, the executive session minutes will be released if and as required by law, including as to (1) pending or anticipated contract negotiations in which the Borough is or may become a party, the purchase, lease or acquisition of real property, and the setting of banking rates or investment of public funds, after the contract is signed or it is clear that negotiations will not resume, (2) pending or anticipated litigation, after the conclusion of the lawsuit in which the Borough is or may become a party, including the time for any appeals, or, if no lawsuit is filed, after the statute of limitations has run on the issue or it is otherwise clear that no lawsuit will be filed, (3) tactics and techniques utilized in protecting the safety and property of the public, if the disclosure would not impair such protection, and (4) matters that would impair the right to receive funds from the US Government if and when the impairment no longer exists. The Borough does not anticipate that executive session minutes covered by the following sections of the Open Public Meetings Act will be released: N.J.S.A. 10:4-12b(1)(information rendered confidential by State or Federal statute), b(3)(material constituting an unwarranted invasion of privacy), b(7)(advice falling within the attorney-client privilege), b(8)(certain employment matters, unless the affected employees or appointees request the release in writing) and b(9)(deliberations regarding the imposition of specific civil penalties)." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of High Bridge, in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey as follows:

1. The general public shall be excluded from the discussions in these matters pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:4-12B.

2. Matters discussed in Executive Session shall, when appropriate, be made public. 3. It is anticipated that formal action may be taken following this Executive Session.

UNAPPROVED BOROUGH OF HIGH BRIDGE – COUNCIL MEETING … · Resolution – 138 - 2018 Award of Contract – Fania Roofing Resolution – 139 - 2018 Ch. 159 –Plan conformance grant

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