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WHEREAS, the amount of water used by National Water Main Cleaning Company totaled $50.00 creating an overpayment in the amount of $90.00; and WHEREAS, the Water/Sewer Clerk has requested that a refund of $90.00 be issued to National Water Main Cleaning Company of Newark, New Jersey. BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to issue a refund in the amount of $90.00 to National Water Main Cleaning Company, 875 N. Summer Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. Discussion Amendment to the Affordable Housing Spending Plan Mayor Kirson reviewed the amended Affordable Housing Spending Plan. Steve Misiura, Planning Board Chair, offered Planning Board approval and noted that the Borough is under a time constraint to submit the revised spending plan. The Borough Planner wants approval to move forward with revising the plan. There was discussion and the Borough Administrator was directed to contact Tamara Lee, the borough Planner and move forward with the revisions. Capital Expenditures Mr. Theokas reviewed the capital needs which included a roof and other mitigation measures at the water plant; a new copier; time and attendance software and hardware; and streets and roads. There was discussion. Mr. Theokas advised that he would be coming forward with a bond ordinance for the needed capital expenditures. The Mayor opened the public comment period II and the following individuals spoke: Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – commented regarding Council’s knowledge, learning process and intelligent discussions. J P Gibbons, 602 N. Main Street – verified the status of resolution 2012-164 and suggested the Borough consider the rug mill property for Borough Hall; inquired why the Borough is not just buying flood insurance for Borough Hall; suggested other properties be looked at for Borough Hall. Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – sarcastically commented that we should buy the Rug Mill and put up the Taj Mahal for Borough Hall. There being no more comments, the Mayor closed the public comment period. Mayor/Council/Administrative Comments and Committee Reports Councilmember Bibens – noted that she has a meeting with Code Enforcement next week; there was good discussion tonight. Councilmember Bluth – commented that she is hopeful that we are finally moving forward with the passing of the resolution and they are thinking out of the box and considering modular units as well. Councilmember Woods– advised that they are beginning to turn off water for delinquent accounts in compliance with the Borough ordinance; tax and water/sewer payments can now be made on line. There was discussion regarding a third party notification system so invoices are not overlooked, and the opportunity for payment arrangements. Councilmember Thibault – requested monthly financial statements; inquired of the status on Code Enforcement help to which Mr. Theokas advised that a part-time assistant was hired; inquired on the status of the taxi ordinance to which the Borough Attorney advised that he is working on it and the taxi and traffic ordinances are forthcoming; inquired as to when the public water/sewer meetings will be resumed to which Mr. Theokas advised that they are no longer holding public meetings and the meetings are now taking place with the Administrator, Department Heads and the Council Liaison; June 18, 2012 - 16 -
noted that the Rug Mill property is seriously deteriorating and should be checked for hazards; commented that the resolution passed at the last meeting regarding Borough Hall substantiates that Council is looking for cost effective options. Councilmember Doran – noted that the Planning Board is reviewing the scout project but she is concerned about signing the approval form without Council review. Council President Quattrone moved to adjourn at 10:47 pm, Councilmember Bibens seconded. All ayes. Respectfully Submitted, Debra L. Sopronyi, RMC Borough Clerk June 18, 2012 - 17 -
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Page 13 and 14: Federal Forfeiture Carmela Roberts,
Page 15 and 16: BOROUGH OF HIGHTSTOWN COUNTY OF MER
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Page 19: WHEREAS, the tax records of the Bor
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Law Enforcement Trust 15.75 Housing
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8. The manner through which the mun
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Councilmember Thibault - hopes that
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Hightstown Police Department 415A M
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Hightstown Police Department 415A M
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Resolution 2012-198 BOROUGH OF HIGH
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Subsection 2-55.2 Fees for Copies.
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Subsection 2-55.4 Denial of Examina
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Ordinance 2012-13 BOROUGH OF HIGHTS
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payment of the purchase price plus
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(a) The improvements or purposes de
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investigate the all applications. A
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than thirty (30) miles an hour abov
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shall have the right to be represen
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a. Licenses issued pursuant to this
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k. Taxicab drivers and passengers s
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to that portion of the Ordinance ac
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