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REGULAR MEETING
BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF RUMSON
April 12, 2011
A regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson was held in the
Charles S. Callman Courtroom of Borough Hall on April 12, 2011 and was called to order by Mayor
John E. Ekdahl at 7:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Mayor Ekdahl, Councilwoman DeVoe, Councilmen Broderick, Day, Hemphill,
Rubin and Shanley.
Absent: None.
Thomas S. Rogers, Municipal Clerk/Administrator, was present.
Martin M. Barger, Borough Attorney, was present.
David Marks of T & M Associates was present.
The Mayor declared a quorum present and announced that the notice requirements of the
Open Public Meetings Act had been met by the posting and mailing of a schedule of all regular and
work meetings of the Borough Council for the year 2011 to the Asbury Park Press and the Two
River Times.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Rubin, the minutes of the
previous meeting were approved as written, copies having been forwarded to all Council members.
All in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS:
LETTER FROM TOWER HILL SCHOOL REQUESTING PERMISSION TO USE
VICTORY PARK FOR THEIR END-OF-YEAR PICNICS ON TUESDAY, MAY 24 TH ,
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 TH AND WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 ST FROM 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 11:30
A.M. FOR BETWEEN 10 AND 16 CHILDREN EACH DAY (RAIN DATES THURSDAY,
MAY 26, FRIDAY, MAY 27 TH AND THURSDAY, JUNE 2 ND ):
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator advised of a letter dated April 4, 2011 from Susan
deBrigard, Director of Tower Hill School, requesting permission to use Victory Park again this year
for their annual end-of-year picnics from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on each of the following days,
Tuesday, May 24 th , Wednesday, May 25 th and Wednesday, June 1 (rain dates: Thursday, May 26 th ,
Friday, May 27 th and Thursday, June 2 nd respectively) with 10 to 16 children at each event.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Shanley, this communication
was ordered received and permission for the Tower Hill School picnics at Victory Park was granted.
All in favor.
APPLICATION OF FRANCIS FARLEY OF 2 LAKESIDE AVENUE FOR MEMBERSHIP
AS A VOLUNTEER ON RUMSON E.M.S.:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator advised of an application received from Francis Farley of
2 Lakeside Avenue for membership as a volunteer member of the Rumson Emergency Medical
Services.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Hemphill, this
communication was ordered received and the application of Francis Farley as a member of the EMS
was approved. All in favor.
LETTER FROM RUMSON BSA TROOP 201 COMMITTEE REQUESTING PERMISSION
TO HOLD ITS ANNUAL FLAG BURNING CEREMONY—FOLLOWED BY THEIR
COURT OF HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF A COMMUNITY MEMBER FOR THEIR
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TROOP—AT VICTORY PARK ON WEDNESDAY,
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JUNE 8, 2010 (AS THEY HAVE IN THE PAST) FROM 7:30 P.M. UNTIL DARK WITH
APPROXIMATELY 60 TO 70 IN ATTENDANCE:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator advised of a letter dated April 7, 2011 from Raymond A.
Sackett of the B.S.A. Troop 201 Committee requesting permission to use Victory Park again this
year for their annual Flag Burning Ceremony, followed by their Court of Honor Ceremony and
recognition of a community member for their contributions to Troop 201—on Wednesday, June 8,
2011 from 7:30 p.m. until dark. Mr. Sackett advised that 60 to 70 people were expected to attend the
event.
On motion by Councilman Day, seconded by Councilman Hemphill, this communication was
ordered received and permission for B.S.A. Troop 201 to use Victory Park on June 8 th was granted.
All in favor.
LETTER FROM BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE REQUESTING
PERMISSION TO HOLD A YARD SALE ON THEIR PROPERTY AT 105 EAST RIVER
ROAD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4 TH FROM 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 5:00 P.M. AS A FUNDRAISER
FOR SHARE OUR STRENGTH CLEAN OUT FOR KIDS TO HELP END CHILD
HUNGER BY THE YEAR 2015:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator advised of a letter dated April 11, 2011 from George
Coffenberg of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate requesting permission to hold a yard sale as a
fundraiser for Share Our Strength Clean Out for Kids to help end child hunger by 2015. They wish
to hold the sale on Saturday, June 4 th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the property at 105 East
River Road—the front yard, front open porch and large patio area on the side of the building.
In answer to a question by Councilman Hemphill, the Municipal Clerk/Administrator advised
that this was the first time this request had been made and his concerns were: 1) although the sale
was being held in Rumson, were the participants Rumson residents or were there going to be
participants from other towns as well, and 2) yard sales can create large amounts of bulk garbage
from the items that did not sell and we should find out what they plan to do with the unsold items.
Councilwoman DeVoe stated that she agreed and was also concerned that a traffic problem
would be created as well.
Councilman Broderick suggested that the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. for the sale be
shortened.
Mayor Ekdahl stated that the Borough’s cleanup requirements and shortening of the hours be
outlined in the approval letter for the yard sale.
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator stated that we could make the approval subject to the
approval of the Superintendent of the Department of Public Works after discussion of the matter
with Mr. Coffenberg and the stipulation that the sale end at 3:00 p.m.
On motion by Councilman Hemphill, seconded by Councilman Rubin, this communication
was ordered received and permission for the fundraiser yard sale on June 4 th was granted with the
condition that the hours of the yard sale be from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and that the DPW
Superintendent approve the arrangements for garbage disposal after the event. All in favor.
LETTER TO THE MAYOR FROM COUNCILMAN AND OEM COORDINATOR MARK
RUBIN ADVISING OF HIS RESIGNATION AS OEM COORDINATOR EFFECTIVE
APRIL 30, 2011:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator read the following letter dated April 5, 2011 to the
Mayor from Councilman Mark Rubin advising of his resignation as OEM Coordinator:
Dear Mayor Ekdahl:
I am resigning as OEM Coordinator of the Borough of Rumson, effective at
the end of the month.
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When I first accepted the position, it was with the understanding it would be
a temporary assignment to last no more than a year; in fact I have served over 5
years.
I feel I have met or exceeded all of the goals of the Office of OEM
Coordinator and will be happy to train my replacement.
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Very truly yours,
Mark Rubin
OEM Coordinator
Councilwoman DeVoe acknowledged Councilman Rubin’s wonderful service as
OEM Coordinator and stated that his resignation should be accepted with deep gratitude.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Day, this communication
was ordered received and Councilman Rubin’s resignation as OEM Coordinator was accepted with
regret and appreciation for his service. All in favor.
Mayor Ekdahl thanked Councilman Rubin for his years of dedicated service as Rumson’s
OEM Coordinator.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
None.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE 11-003 G TO AMEND CHAPTER X, PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
TO PROHIBIT SMOKING IN BOROUGH PARKS. PUBLIC HEARING:
11-003 G
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator stated that an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON BY AMENDING
CHAPTER X, PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
was scheduled for public hearing at this time. He stated that the ordinance had been posted and
published and the affidavit of publication is on file.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Rubin, the public were given
an opportunity to be heard on this ordinance in final reading. All in favor.
There was the following response from the public:
Jeffrey Osofsky of 3 Sycamore Lane, father of Jordyn, the Rumson child who had written to
the Mayor and Council suggesting that there should be a ban on smoking in the Borough parks and
recreation areas, stated that he wanted to thank the Mayor and Council for their prompt response and
decision to follow through with the Ordinance. He stated that as residents he and his family
appreciated the Council making this community a better place to live and that the children would no
longer be exposed to the dangers of smoke in those public areas. He added that it was a great lesson
in civics for his daughter and other young people to know that they could make a difference.
Mayor Ekdahl stated that it had been a great idea.
Councilman Hemphill thanked Mr. Osofsky and his daughter for the excellent suggestion.
On motion by Councilman Hemphill, seconded by Councilman Broderick, the public hearing
on this ordinance was declared closed. All in favor.
Councilman Hemphill moved the adoption of this ordinance in final reading. Motion
seconded by Councilman Broderick and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.

In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
2011 SALARY ORDINANCE 11-004. PUBLIC HEARING:
11-004
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator stated that an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE FIXING
COMPENSATION OF BOROUGH
OFFICERS AND CERTAIN
BOROUGH EMPLOYEES IN THE
BOROUGH OF RUMSON, NEW JERSEY.
was scheduled for public hearing at this time. He stated that the ordinance had been posted and
published and the affidavit of publication is on file.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Day the public were given
an opportunity to be heard on this ordinance in final reading. All in favor.
There was no response from the public.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Shanley, the public hearing
on this ordinance was declared closed. All in favor.
Councilman Rubin moved the adoption of this ordinance in final reading. Motion seconded
by Councilwoman DeVoe and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 11-008 G TO AMEND CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC, TO
ADD THE STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF COUNTY HIGHWAYS IN FIRST
READING. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2011 AT 7:30 P.M.:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator read the following ordinance by title only in first
reading:
11-008 G
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON BY
AMENDING CHAPTER VII, TRAFFIC
BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson, County of Monmouth, and
State of New Jersey that Chapter VII (Traffic) of the General Ordinances of the Borough of Rumson
is hereby amended or supplemented as follows:
The Chapter listed above of the General Ordinances of the Borough of Rumson are hereby amended
or supplemented as follows (new text is underlined, text to be deleted is struck through and notations
to the reader and changes in subparagraph designations either with or without changes to content
are italicized):
SECTION 1
Chapter VII, Section 7-6 (Through Streets, Stop Intersections and Yield Intersections), Subsection
2 (Stop Intersections), Schedule VIII (Stop Intersections) shall be amended, as follows:
SCHEDULE VIIIA
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STOP INTERSECTIONS
AT COUNTY ROADS
In accordance with the provisions of subsection 7-6.2,
the following intersections are hereby designated as
Stop Intersections at the intersections of Monmouth
County Roads.
1. Avenue of the Two Rivers and Blossom Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Blossom Road.
2. Avenue of the Two Rivers and Clover Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Clover Lane.
3. Bingham Avenue and Bingham Hill Circle
A STOP sign shall be installed on Bingham Hill Circle.
4. Bingham Avenue and Blackpoint Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Blackpoint Road.
5. Bingham Avenue and Church Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Church Street.
6. Bingham Avenue and Lakeside Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Lakeside Avenue.
7. Bingham Avenue and Narumson Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Narumson Street.
8. Bingham Avenue and Narumsunk Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Narumsunk Street.
9. Bingham Avenue and North Cherry Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on North Cherry Lane.
10. Bingham Avenue and Oak Tree Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Oak Tree Lane.
11. Bingham Avenue and South Cherry Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on South Cherry Lane.
12. Ridge Road and Avenue of the Two Rivers
A STOP sign shall be installed on Ridge Road (East and West).
13. Ridge Road and Avenue of the Two Rivers
A STOP sign shall be installed on Avenue of the Two Rivers (North and South).
14. Ridge Road and Auldwood Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Auldwood Lane.
15. Ridge Road and Azalea Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Azalea Lane.
16. Ridge Road and Bellevue Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Bellevue Avenue (North and South).
17. Ridge Road and Blossom Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Blossom Road.
18. Ridge Road and Briarwood Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Briarwood Lane.
19. Ridge Road and Buena Vista Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Buena Vista Avenue.
20. Ridge Road and Center Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Center Street.
21. Ridge Road and East River Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on East River Road.
22. Ridge Road and Fair Haven Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Fair Haven Road.
23. Ridge Road and Harding Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Harding Lane.
24. Ridge Road and Kemp Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Kemp Avenue.
25. Ridge Road and Sheraton Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Sheraton Lane.
26. Ridge Road and Sycamore Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Sycamore Lane.
27. East River Road and Blackpoint Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Blackpoint Road (East and West).
28. East River Road and Bruce Place
A STOP sign shall be installed on Bruce Place.
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29. East River Road and Carton Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Carton Street.
30. East River Road and Forrest Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Forrest Avenue.
31. East River Road and Lakeside Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Lakeside Avenue.
32. East River Road and Lennox Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Lennox.
33. East River Road and Maplewood Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Maplewood Avenue.
34. East River Road and Meadowbrook Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Meadowbrook Avenue.
35. East River Road and North Park Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on North Park Avenue.
36. East River Road and North Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on North Street.
37. East River Road and Park Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Park Avenue.
38. East River Road and Ward Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Ward Lane.
39. East River Road and West Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on West Street.
40. East River Road and Wilson Circle
A STOP sign shall be installed on Wilson Circle.
41. West River Road and Allen Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Allen Street.
42. West River Road and Bellevue Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Bellevue Avenue.
43. West River Road and Buena Vista Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Buena Vista Avenue.
44. West River Road and First Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on First Street (North and South).
45. West River Road and Lafayette Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Lafayette Street.
46. West River Road and Popomora Drive
A STOP sign shall be installed on Popomora Drive.
47. West River Road and Second Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Second Street (North and South).
48. West River Road and Sugar Maple Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Sugar Maple Lane.
49. West River Road and Third Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Third Street (North and South).
50. West River Road and Washington Street
A STOP sign shall be installed on Washington Street.
51. Rumson Road and Avenue of the Two Rivers
A STOP sign shall be installed on Avenue of the Two Rivers (North and South).
52. Rumson Road and Belknap Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Belknap Lane.
53. Rumson Road and Bellevue Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Bellevue Avenue (North and South).
54. Rumson Road and Bingham Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Bingham Avenue (North and South).
55. Rumson Road and Bingham Hill Circle
A STOP sign shall be installed on Bingham Hill Circle.
56. Rumson Road and Broadmoor Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Broadmoor Lane.
57. Rumson Road and Brookside Drive
A STOP sign shall be installed on Brookside Drive.
58. Rumson Road and Buena Vista Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Buena Vista Avenue (North and South).
59. Rumson Road and Buttonwood Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Buttonwood Lane.
60. Rumson Road and Club Way
A STOP sign shall be installed on Club Way.
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61. Rumson Road and Conover Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Conover Lane.
62. Rumson Road and Fair Haven Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Fair Haven Road.
63. Rumson Road and Hance Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Hance Road.
64. Rumson Road and Heathcliff Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Heathcliff Road.
65. Rumson Road and Kemp Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Kemp Avenue
66. Rumson Road and Monmouth Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Monmouth Avenue.
67. Rumson Road and Navesink Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Navesink Avenue.
68. Rumson Road and Oakes Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Oakes Road.
69. Rumson Road and Osprey Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Osprey Lane.
70. Rumson Road and Riverside Drive
A STOP sign shall be installed on Riverside Drive.
71. Rumson Road and Sailors Way
A STOP sign shall be installed on Sailors Way.
72. Rumson Road and South Ward Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on South Ward Avenue.
73. Rumson Road and Sycamore Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Sycamore Lane.
74. Rumson Road and Tuxedo Lane
A STOP sign shall be installed on Tuxedo Lane.
75. Rumson Road and Ward Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Ward Avenue.
76. Rumson Road and Wardell Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Wardell Avenue.
77. Rumson Road and Willowbrook Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Willowbrook Road.
78. Rumson Road and Woodmere Avenue
A STOP sign shall be installed on Woodmere Avenue.
79. Rumson Road and Woods End Road
A STOP sign shall be installed on Woods End Road.
SECTION 2
All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance if held to be unconstitutional
or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication according to law.
Councilman Day moved the adoption of this ordinance in first reading. Motion seconded by
Councilman Hemphill and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
Mayor Ekdahl stated that this ordinance would be published and posted and come up for final
consideration and public hearing at the Tuesday, May 10, 2011 meeting of the Borough Council at
7:30 p.m.
RESOLUTION 2011-0412-58 TO SET THE 2011 SALARIES FOR CERTAIN BOROUGH
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTEES:
2011-0412-58
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Councilman Shanley offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FIXING SALARIES OF CERTAIN
BOROUGH OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTEES
WHEREAS, an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE FIXING COMPENSATION OF
BOROUGH OFFICERS AND CERTAIN BOROUGH EMPLOYEES IN THE BOROUGH OF
RUMSON, NEW JERSEY” has been adopted following public hearing; and
WHEREAS, said ordinance provides for salary ranges of various job titles and positions; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Mayor and Council to fix the salaries of those individuals
who hold such positions;
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson
that the salaries of the officers and employees holding the positions set forth below, and subject to
the salary ranges set forth in the aforementioned ordinance, are hereby fixed effective January 1,
2011 as follows:
2011 SALARY AS
TITLE OF POSITION OF JANUARY 1, 2011
Borough Administrator $81,577.00
Administrative Secretary $40,271.00
Receptionist/Secretary $28,000.00
Municipal Clerk $82,147.00
Deputy Municipal Clerk $55,748.00
Newsletter Editor $ 517.75 per issue
Chief Financial Officer/Qualified Purchasing Agent $77,555.00
Finance Assistant/Payroll Clerk $36,030.00
Tax Assessor $32,361.00
Tax Collector $24,288.00
Tax Assistant $36,010.00
Clerk of Zoning Board $ 5,815.00
Zoning Board Attorney $ 6,747.00
Zoning Board Clerical Assistant (Up to a two-hour meeting) $ 116.00 per meeting
Zoning Board Clerical Assistant (Meeting over two hours) $ 174.00 per meeting
Secretary to the Planning Board $ 5,815.00
Planning Board Attorney $ 6,747.00
Planning Board Clerical Assistant (Up to a two-hour meeting) $ 116.00 per meeting
Planning Board Clerical Assistant (Meeting over two hours) $ 174.00 per meeting
Zoning Officer $37,806.00
Tree Ordinance Official $ 3,600.00
Code Enforcement Officer $ 6,649.00
Assistant Code Enforcement Officer $ 5,066.00
Plumbing Subcode Official $21,747.00
Electrical Inspectors
(Edward Hryczyk) $ 7,500.00
(Dennis Peras) $25,000.00
Fire Inspector $ 7,344.00
Smoke Alarm Fire Inspector $ 2,419.00
Fire Subcode Official $ 5,304.00
Building Inspector, Building Subcode Official,
and Construction Official
(Dennis Peras) $71,000.00
Building Subcode Official
(Paul Reinhold, Jr.) $ 30.00 hourly
Assistant Building Inspector $ 7,500.00
Technical Assistant to Construction Official $66,345.00
Clerical Assistant to Tax Assessor and Building Department $47,341.00
Municipal Prosecutor $13,843.00
Alternate Prosecutor $ 350.00 per session
Custodian $44,016.00
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Registrar of Vital Statistics $ 4,350.00
Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics $ 2,176.00
Police Dispatchers (Full-time)
(Michael Berger) $25,459.00
(Cody Lovgren) $28,664.00
(Shannon Marie Lucina) $28,102.00
(Angel Marrero) $28,664.00
Police Dispatchers (Part-time)
(Amanda Choma) $ 12.24 per hour
(Brian Miller) $ 12.24 per hour
(Max Ross) $ 13.26 per hour
Police Records Clerk $ 2,500.00
Police Matron
(Jennifer Trivett) $ 17.34 per hour
Guard for Boat Launching Ramp $ 14.28 per hour
Recycling Special Police Officer
(Donald Manning) $ 15.68 per hour
Supervisor of Parks & Recreation $41,769.00
Recreation Director $42,436.00
Recreation Commission Clerical Assistant (Up to a two-hour meeting) $ 116.00 per meeting
Recreation Commission Clerical Assistant (Meeting over two hours) $ 174.00 per meeting
Summer Recreation Program Coordinator $ 5,100.00 per season
Summer Recreation Assistant Program Coordinator $ 3,264.00 per season
Municipal Judge $23,358.00
Alternate Municipal Judge $ 500.00 per session
Municipal Court Administrator $41,412.00
Municipal Court Assistants
Court Personnel (Part-time) $ 58.10 per session
Court Clerical Personnel (Part-time) $ 15.91 per hour
Public Defender $ 2,538.00
Custodian of Fire Equipment $ 5,071.00 each
(Robert Marass)
(Joseph Ward)
Custodian of First Aid Equipment $ 4,972.00
Animal Control Warden $ 4,265.00
Superintendent of Public Works $97,762.00
Superintendent of Sanitary Sewers $80,806.00
Public Works Foreman $76,500.00
Public Works Assistant Foremen
(Robert Anderson) $71,400.00
(Christopher Davidson) $71,400.00
(Daryl Kochel) $71,400.00
Public Works Assistant Foreman/Recycling Coordinator $71,400.00
Senior Borough Mechanic $81,470.00
Borough Mechanic $65,566.00
Laborers
(Kevin Anderson) $62,557.00
(Michael Bouthillier) $62,557.00
(Michael Guinan) $62,557.00
(Richard Campanella) $62,062.00
(Steven Davidson) $62,062.00
(James M. Peluso) $62,062.00
(Patrick D’Amelio) $62,736.00
(Lawrence D’Angelo) $61,609.00
(Christopher Halstead) $61,609.00
(Robert Savoth) $58,463.00
(Robert Morley) $50,000.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above rates shall be retroactive to January 1, 2011.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Broderick and carried upon the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
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In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION 2011-0412-59 TO CERTIFY THE 2010 AUDIT BY THE BOROUGH
COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON:
2011-0412-59
GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE
ANNUAL BOROUGH AUDIT
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an
annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2010 has been filed by a Registered
Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been
received by each member of the governing body; and
WHEREAS, R.S. 52:27BB-34 authorizes the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey to
prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5, a regulation requiring
that the governing body of each municipality shall by resolution certify to the Local Finance Board
of the State of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the
sections of the annual audit entitled “Comments and Recommendations,” and
WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed as a minimum the
Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled “Comments and
Recommendations,” as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body attached hereto;
and
WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the governing body no later than
forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5; and
WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves
with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as
stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board; and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with the regulations of the Local Finance Board of the State of
New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of
R.S.52:27BB-52, to wit:
R.S.52:27BB-52: A local officer or member of the local governing body who,
after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director
(Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than
one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or
both, in addition shall forfeit his office.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson,
hereby states that it has complied with N.J.A.C. 5:30-6.5 and does hereby submit a certified copy of
this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance.
The above resolution was moved by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman
Broderick, and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator stated that he wanted to commend Chief Financial
Officer Helen L. Graves on the great job that she did again this year handling the finances of the
Borough and he thanked Mrs. Graves for her services.
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RESOLUTION 2011-0412-60 TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF ADAM W.
DOMORSKI AS A DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SEASONAL LABORER
EFFECTIVE APRIL 5, 2011:
2011-0412-60
Councilman Shanley offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Borough of Rumson through its Department of Public Works has the need for
one Seasonal Laborer for the summer and autumn months; and
WHEREAS, it is believed to be in the best interest of the Borough to employ said Seasonal
Laborer for the Department of Public Works on an hourly basis; and
WHEREAS, Adam W. Domorski has been interviewed and agreed to fill the position of
Department of Public Works Seasonal Laborer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Rumson that Adam W. Dormorski be hired as a Department of Public Works Seasonal
Laborer effective April 5, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Domorski be paid at an hourly rate of $12.50,
with no benefits; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Payroll Clerk.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Day and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION 2011-0412-61 TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN J. HAND
AS A BOROUGH MECHANIC EFFECTIVE APRIL 13, 2011:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator reported that Mr. Hand would begin as a part-time
employee in April so that he could give his present employer proper notice and then would be a fulltime
employee starting on May 1, 2011.
2011-0412-61
Councilwoman DeVoe offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Donald York, Senior Borough Mechanic in the Rumson Department of Public
Works, retired on April 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has the need for two Borough Mechanics; and
WHEREAS, the Borough advertised the vacant position for a Borough Mechanic and received a
number of applications; and
WHEREAS, the qualified applicants were interviewed and Brian J. Hand was deemed the best
choice for the position; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hand has agreed to accept the position of Borough Mechanic as a part-time
employee when needed in the month of April effective April 13, 2011 and as a full-time employee
effective May 1, 2011;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Rumson that Brian J. Hand be hired as a part-time Borough Mechanic at an hourly rate of
$18.26 for each hour worked effective April 5, 2011 with no benefits; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. Hand be hired as a full-time Borough
Mechanic at a yearly wage of $38,000.00 and full benefits effective May 1, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Payroll Clerk.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Shanley and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION 2011-0412-62 TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2011 CHEVROLET
TAHOE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT:
2011-0412-62
Councilman Rubin offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
ONE NEW 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE
FOR THE RUMSON POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Rumson has the need to purchase one (1) new 2011 Chevrolet
Tahoe for the Rumson Police Department from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey
Cooperative Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and
WHEREAS, DAY CHEVROLET, INC., 1600 Golden Mile Highway, Monroeville,
Pennsylvania 15146, has been awarded New Jersey State Contract No. 73849 for AFV, SUV, Law
Enforcement/Special Service, 2WD/4WD, Flexible Fuel, for the period from March 16, 2009 to
May 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for this contract,
as shown on the attached copy of Purchase Order Number 11-00589, in the amount of $26,078.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Rumson that DAY CHEVROLET, INC. be awarded a contract for the purchase of one (1) new 2011
Chevrolet Tahoe at a total cost of $26,078.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Chief Financial Officer.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Broderick and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION 2011-0412-63 TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2011 FORD
ESCAPE:
2011-0412-63
Councilman Hemphill offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
ONE NEW 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4WD VEHICLE
WHEREAS, the Borough of Rumson has the need to purchase one (1) new 2011 or newer Ford
Escape XLT 4WD vehicle from an authorized vendor under the State of New Jersey Cooperative
Purchasing Program 1-NJCP; and
WHEREAS, DFFLM, LLC, 215 Routes 202 and 31, Flemington, NJ 08822, has been awarded
New Jersey State Contract No. 78760 for Passenger Vehicles (Including Hybrid and Electric)
Automobiles, Vans and SUVs, for the period from March 23, 2011 to March 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified the availability of funds for this contract,
as shown on the attached copy of Purchase Order Number 11-00594, in the amount of $20,513.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Rumson that DFFLM, LLC be awarded a contract for the purchase of a 2011 or newer Ford Escape
XLT 4WD SUV at a total cost of $20,513.00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Chief Financial Officer.
Resolution seconded by Councilwoman DeVoe and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION 2011-0412-64 IN SUPPORT OF THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PLANNING
BOARD’S COASTAL MONMOUTH PLAN:
2011-0412-64
Councilman Rubin offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
COASTAL MONMOUTH PLAN
WHEREAS, the Coastal Monmouth region of Monmouth County consisting of thirty
municipalities generally described as being located south of the Navesink River, north of the
Manasquan River and east of the Garden State Parkway; and
WHEREAS, these communities, while each possessing their own unique character, face many
similar challenges with regards to economic development, revitalization, open space, environmental
quality, affordability, housing, and transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Monmouth County Planning Board, with the support of the Coastal Monmouth
municipalities, applied for and was awarded a Smart Growth Grant from the New Jersey Department
of Community Affairs to conduct a comprehensive planning study of the Coastal Monmouth region;
and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Monmouth Plan has been completed and provides recommendations
on economic development initiatives, open space preservation strategies, environmental
conservation, transportation improvements, shared services, housing, and other “quality of life”
issues which affect those that live, work and recreate in the region; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Rumson participated directly in the study as a member of the
Coastal Monmouth Plan Collaborative and provided its municipal vision and contributed to the
regional vision;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Rumson hereby supports the Coastal Monmouth Plan and encourages the Monmouth County
Planning Board to adopt the Plan as an element of the Monmouth County Growth Management
Guide; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson
supports the submission of the adopted Coastal Monmouth Plan to the New Jersey State Planning
Commission for consideration for Plan Endorsement purposes.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Hemphill and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION 2011-0412-65 TO AUTHORIZE THE REFUND OF A 2010 TAX COURT
JUDGMENT FOR BLOCK 15, LOT 11:
2011-0412-65
Councilman Hemphill offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE REFUND OF A 2010 PROPERTY TAX
OVERPAYMENT DUE TO A TAX APPEAL COURT JUDGMENT
FOR BLOCK 15, LOT 11
WHEREAS, State Tax Court Judgment, dated February 18, 2011, has been favorably awarded
to Raymond R. Moser, Jr. et al, Block 15, Lot 11, for fiscal year 2010; and
WHEREAS, such judgment has resulted in an overpayment of 2010 property taxes in the
amount of $8,732.89; and
WHEREAS, such judgment does not waive statutory interest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Rumson, that, upon confirmation of no further appeal being filed, the overpayment in the amount of
$8,732.89, plus statutory interest, be refunded to Mark Altschul, Esq. and Raymond R. Moser, Jr. et
al, 18 East 12 th Street, #1A, New York, New York 10003; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.
Resolution seconded by Councilman Rubin and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
NEW BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA:
RAFFLE APPLICATION #862 FOR RFH HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, INC. FOR A
50/50 RAFFLE AT 178 RUMSON ROAD ON MAY 6, 2011:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator stated that he had received an application for a 50/50
raffle from RFH High School Foundation, Inc., 74 Ridge Road. Said raffle to be held at 178
Rumson Road on May 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
The Clerk stated that the application was in order and fees paid.
RAFFLE APPLICATION #863 FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL
ASSOCIATION FOR A 50/50 RAFFLE AT 98 WEST RIVER ROAD ON JULY 17, 2011:
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The Municipal Clerk/Administrator stated that he had received an application for a 50/50
raffle from Monmouth County Historical Society, 70 Court Street, Freehold. Said raffle to be held at
98 West River Road on July 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
The Clerk stated that the application was in order and fees paid.
RAFFLE APPLICATION #864 FOR RUMSON COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL FOR A 50/50
RAFFLE AT 35 BELLEVUE AVENUE ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2011:
The Municipal Clerk/Administrator stated that he had received an application for a 50/50
raffle from Rumson Country Day School, 35 Bellevue Avenue. Said raffle to be held at RCDS on
September 17, 2011 at 9:30 p.m.
The Clerk stated that the application was in order and fees paid.
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Hemphill, the three above
applications on the Consent Agenda were approved. All in favor.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE MAYOR:
Mayor Ekdahl made the following Announcement:
1. Borough Hall will be closed on Friday, April 22 nd in observance of Good Friday. However,
there will be garbage collection on April 22 nd .
We would like to wish our residents and friends a happy and holy Passover beginning April
19 th and Easter on April 24 th .
CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND CLAIMS (RESOLUTION):
Councilman Hemphill offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:
$ 3,800.00 Albert Marine Construction Inc
$ 479.53 Thomas S. Rogers
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$ 4,279.53 Capital Account
$ 11,678.78 Hess Corporation
$ 7,897.90 JCP&L
$ 669.97 New Jersey American Water
$ 25,502.77 NJ DEP
$ 2,107.89 NJ Natural Gas
$ 8,941.78 Mark Altschul Esq
$ 3,140.64 Delta Dental Plan of NJ
$ 8,806.68 New Jersey American Water
$ 277.11 NJ Natural Gas Co
$ 3,473.47 Treasurer State of NJ
$ 425,735.50 Two Rivers Water Reclamation
$ 1,000.00 United States Postage Service
$ 354.99 Verizon
$ 60.00 Aflac
$ 841.25 Americanwear Indust Uniforms
$ 478.00 AR Communications
$ 302.82 Asbury Park Press
$ 243.11 Atlantic Plumbing Supply Co
$ 3,000.00 Atlantic Engineering LLC
$ 397.50 Bayshore Fire & Safety
$ 258.95 Blue Star of NJ
$ 696.90 Bob’s Uniform Shop
$ 49.60 Builders General Supply Co
$ 80.00 Butch’s Auto Car Wash Inc
$ 105.12 Comcast of Monmouth
$ 2,626.73 Cross Over Networks
$ 169.50 Custom Tire Associates
$ 336.00 Deptcor
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$ 534.00 Dicks Auto Electric
$ 1,296.00 Eastern Surplus & Equip Co
$ 187.21 Fair Haven Hardware
$ 55.37 F & C Automotive Supply Inc
$ 406.97 Galls Incorporated
$ 450.00 Glass World
$ 293.07 Home Depot Commercial Credit
$ 198.75 Hydrair Inc – Power Crimp Ind
$ 816.20 Industrial Scientific Corp
$ 2,150.00 Jack Branagan’s
$ 260.60 Kepwel Natural Spring Water
$ 24.95 Lanigan Associates Inc
$ 241.52 Lawes
$ 21,850.00 Lincoln Nat’l Life Insurance
$ 25.00 Helen J Meehan
$ 4,142.49 Mid-Atlantic Truck Center Inc
$ 254.95 L-3 Communications
$ 22,954.31 Treasurer County of Monmouth
$ 275.00 Monmouth Truck Equipment
$ 75.00 Monmouth-Ocean TCTA
$ 3,000.00 Monmouth County Clerk
$ 154.69 Naylor’s Auto Parts
$ 168.00 Nelson Press
$ 71,248.76 State of NJ Pensions/Active
$ 39,739.89 State of NJ Pensions/Retiree
$ 94.91 One Call Concepts
$ 4.02 Port Supply
$ 570.00 Power House Sign Works
$ 1,845.25 Reussille Mausner Carotenuto
$ 2,117.16 R&R Pump & Control Service LLC
$ 165.00 Rutgers the State University
$ 36.50 Seaboard Welding Supply Inc
$ 21.55 Frederick G Shea
$ 289.50 Joan C Shea
$ 96.45 Staples
$ 500.00 State Shorthand Reporting Service
$ 325.00 Stewart’s Plumbing
$ 1,047.00 Targeted Technologies LLC
$ 532.00 Treas State of NJ DCA
$ 2,000.00 Treasurer – State of NJ
$ 162.34 The Two River Times
$ 28.84 Verizon
$ 56.00 West Information Publishing
$ 1,452.48 ZEP Sales & Service
$ 1,125.00 Warren W Winter
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$ 692,774.69 Current Fund
$ 1,134.37 Sandy Hook Yacht Sales
$ 400.00 Siciliano Landscape
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$ 1,534.37 Endowment Inc Account
$ 1,276.00 James Leo
$ 1,284.00 ASA Umpire Assn – Dist 5
$ 4,656.00 Athlete’s Alley
$ 50.00 Carolyn Cashion
$ 7,300.00 Eastern Monmouth Sports Assoc
$ 24.27 Fair Haven Hardware
$ 300.00 Kenneth W Ferrare
$ 132.24 John Hird
$ 100.00 Cathy Hubbard
$ 30.00 Carl Lagrassa
$ 120.00 Arleen Mulligan
$ 295.05 Port Supply
$ 575.00 Rutgers/Youth Sports Council
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$ 2,160.54 Sandy Hook Yacht Sales
$ 550.00 Christopher Seslar
$ 669.36 Siperstein’s
$ 5,380.00 USABL
$ 220.00 Lynn Ward
$ 100.00 Barry Bloodgood
$ 450.00 Monmouth Boat Club
$ 1,000.00 Monmouth Boat Club
$ 25,887.00 Precise Construction Company
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$ 52,559.46 Recreation Account
$ 1,107.58 Tee’s Plus
$ 1,615.13 T & M Associates
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$ 2,722.71 Trust Account
$ 35,153.75 Current Fund Appropriations
$ 657,620.94 Current Fund Appropriations
$ 4,279.53 Capital Fund Disbursements
$ 1,534.37 Endowment Disbursements
$ 52,559.46 Recreation Disbursements
$ 2,722.71 Trust Fund – Other Expenses
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$ 753,870.76 Total Of All Funds
Resolution seconded by Councilman Broderick and carried on the following roll call vote:
In the affirmative: Broderick, Day, DeVoe, Hemphill, Rubin and Shanley.
In the negative: None.
Absent: None.
COMMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL:
The Mayor afforded the members of the Council an opportunity to be heard at this time and
no one responded.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:
The Mayor afforded the public an opportunity to be heard at this time and no one responded.
ADJOURNMENT:
On motion by Councilwoman DeVoe, seconded by Councilman Rubin, the meeting
adjourned at 7:45 p.m. All in favor.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C.
Municipal Clerk/Administrator