January 12, 2010
A Regular Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley was held on
Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at the Municipal Building, Pinewald Keswick Road, Bayville, New
Jersey immediately following the Caucus Meeting. Present were Council Members Wolff, Davis,
Siddons, Noonan, Mustardo, Abbe, and Council President Amato. Also present were Mayor Varano,
Administrator Roeber, Attorney Sheehan, and Engineer Theodos.
Township Clerk read the following Open Public Meetings Statement:
Ladies and Gentlemen, pursuant to the applicable portions of the New Jersey Open Public
Meetings Law, adequate notice of this meeting has been given. This meeting is posted on the Bulletin
board located in the corridor of this building and published in the Asbury Park Press on January 9,
2010 and the Press of Atlantic City on January 11, 2010.
Councilwoman Wolff offered a prayer and Councilman Abbe led in the Pledge of Allegiance
at the Caucus Meeting prior to this meeting.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Wolff, Davis, Siddons, Noonan, Mustardo, Abbe, Amato
ABSENT: None
On motion by Councilman Mustardo, seconded by Councilman Abbe, approval of the
Official Minutes for December 22, 2009. Council President Amato asked if there was any discussion
on the motion. There being none.
ROLL CALL
AYE: Wolff, Davis, Mustardo, Abbe, Amato
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Siddons, Noonan
On motion by Councilman Abbe, seconded by Councilman Mustardo, Resol. #10-17a-R re:
2009 Budget Transfer. Council President Amato asked if there was any discussion on the motion.
There being none.
ROLL CALL
AYE: Wolff, Davis, Siddons, Noonan, Mustardo, Abbe, Amato
NAY: None
On motion by Councilman Mustardo, seconded by Councilman Abbe, approval of
Resol. #10-18-R re: Bills & Payroll. Bills $ 3,019,851.42 Payroll $ 714,971.70 Total $ 3,734,823.12
Inclusive within the bill list: Berkeley Township Bd. of Ed. $ 2,460,561.00
Central Regional Bd. of Ed. $ 114,679.23
Council President Amato inquired if there was any discussion.
ROLL CALL
AYE: Wolff, Davis, Siddons, Noonan, Mustardo, Abbe, Amato
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Amato (Bills)
On motion by Councilman Abbe, seconded by Councilwoman Wolff, approving the
introduction of Ordinance #10-01-OA re: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
BERKELEY AMENDING CHAPTER 2-65.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY ENTITLED “SURCHARGE FOR RETURNED
CHECKS.” (to be found by title at the end of the minutes)
ROLL CALL
AYE: Wolff, Davis, Siddons, Noonan, Mustardo, Abbe, Amato
NAY: None
On motion by Councilman Abbe, seconded by Councilwoman Wolff, Resol. #10-19-R re:
Consent Agenda. Council President Amato inquired if there were any further discussion. There
being none.
ROLL CALL
AYE: Wolff, Davis, Siddons, Noonan, Mustardo, Abbe, Amato
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: Siddons (Items 1, 2, & 3), Noonan (Items 1, 2, & 3), Amato (Items 1, 2, 3, 20 & 21)
1. Resol. #10-20-R re: Authorizing Performance Bond Reduction
Holiday City Medical Village Block: 4.146, Part of Lot: 1
2. Resol. #10-21-R re: Authorizing Performance Bond Reduction
January 12, 2010
Holiday City Section P Commercial Block: 4.146, Lot: 1
3. Resol. #10-22-R re: Authorizing Township Attorney to Institute Suit for
Injunctive Relief to Invalidate the Transfer of Real Estate with
Regard to Property Located at Block 520, Lots 11, 13, 15 & 17
4. Resol. #10-23-R re: Fireman Appointment
Richard D. Jennings, Jr. Bayville fire Company
5. Resol. #10-24-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
William McCormack Block: 4.111, Lot: 19
6. Resol. #10-25-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Thomas Gaughan
Block: 4.167, Lot: 22
7. Resol. #10-26-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Alton Pevey
Block: 4.192, Lot: 25
8. Resol. #10-27-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Dominic Yusis
Block: 4.281, Lot: 28
9. Resol. #10-28-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Alex Tagliarino
Block: 4.285, Lot: 60
10. Resol. #10-29-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Andrew Rawding
Block: 5.05, Lot: 19
11. Resol. #10-30-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Joseph Malkowski
Block: 9.49, Lot: 31
12. Resol. #10-31-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Patrick Droney
Block: 60, Lot: 686
13. Resol. #10-32-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Warren Behrens
Block: 939.11, Lot: 58
14. Resol. #10-33-R re: Cancel Taxes for 100% Disabled Veteran
Thomas Andreasen Block: 1104, Lot: 2
15. Resol. #10-34-R re: Cancellation of Certain Tax Sale Liens
16. Resol. #10-35-R re: Fees for Returned Checks Collected by the Tax Collector
17. Resol. #10-36-R re: Tax Lien Redemption Must be Made by Certified Check,
Cash or Money Order
18. Resol. #10-37-R re: Authorizing Tax Collector to Transfer 2009 Tax Records
Overpayments to 2010
19. Resol. #10-38-R re: Rate of Interest on Delinquent Taxes and Assessments
20. Resol. #10-39-R re: Approving Application for Tourism Grant
21. Resol. #10-40-R re: Authorizing Execution of 2010 Schedule “C” Agreement
22. Resol. #10-41-R re: Inter-local Agreement for Truck Washing Services with
Borough of South Toms River
23. Resol. #10-42-R re: School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey
Council President Amato announced that the meeting is now open for public comments.
There being none.
On motion by Councilman Mustardo, seconded by Councilwoman Siddons, to close the
public comments portion and adjourn the meeting.
ROLL CALL
AYE: Wolff, Davis, Siddons, Noonan, Mustardo, Abbe, Amato
NAY: None
Following are the Ordinances and Resolutions adopted by the Township Council and made a
part of this meeting.
Beverly M. Carle
Township Clerk
Carmen F. Amato, Jr.
Council President