August 6, 2012 – Packet - Borough of Hightstown

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN AUCTION LICENSE – EMPIRE ANTIQUES
WHEREAS, an application for a license to hold an auction on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 278 Monmouth Street in
the Borough of Hightstown has been submitted by Empire Antiques, together with the required fee; and
WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed and approved by the Police Director; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council that a license be issued to Empire Antiques for this event.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Hightstown that the
Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to issue a license to Empire Antiques for their auction to be held on Saturday,
August 4, 2012 at 278 Monmouth Street.
Discussion
Hurricane Irene Update
Mr. Theokas advised that was a flood map meeting and the process for the new maps is being done over again for
all of Mercer County. Rick Perez is working on the needs assessment and once it is ready it will be forwarded to
Council. No money has been received since the last report.
Code enforcement Update
Mr. Theokas distributed a report to Council which he reviewed. Councilmember Bibens, as Liaison to the
Department, noted that things are going well with the new Inspector. Residents are not happy because he is
issuing quite a few violation notices, but that is why he was hired.
There was discussion.
Hurricane Irene Update
Councilmember Woods inquired as to whether Council felt that the plan presented tonight was worthy and if a
special meeting should be scheduled. There was discussion and it was decided that a special meeting should be
scheduled to continue discussion regarding Borough Hall. The tentative dates of August 8 th or August 16 th were
agreed upon. The Borough Clerk will check on availability of the First Aid facility for such a meeting and notice
same.
The Mayor opened the public comment period II and the following individuals spoke:
Eugene Sarafin, 628 S. Main Street – commented on the gazebo in Association Park; taxi ordinance;
and COAH.
Scott Caster, 12 Clover Lane – commented regarding the taxi ordinance; bicycles on the sidewalks; and
the footprint sketch for Borough Hall.
Councilmember Bluth recused herself at this time.
Patty Acree, 16 Powell Court – distributed copies of a County report which finds that the Wyckoffs
Mill violations have not been corrected.
Councilmember Bluth returned to the dais at this time.
There being no more comments, the Mayor closed the public comment period.
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