Asbury Park Pressnotice at least 48 hours in advance thereof to the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times. On motion by Councilman Casazza, seconded by Council President Atwell,

REGULAR MEETING

BOROUGH COUNCIL

BOROUGH OF RUMSON

June 9, 2020

A regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson was held (virtually)

on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Mayor Hemphill, Council President Atwell, Councilmen Casazza, Conklin,

Kingsbery, and Swikart.

Absent: Councilman Rubin.

Thomas S. Rogers, Municipal Clerk/Administrator, was present.

Martin M. Barger, Borough Attorney, was present.

David Marks, Borough Engineer, was present.

Mayor Hemphill declared a quorum present and announced that the Notice Requirements

of the Open Public Meetings Act have been met for this meeting by the posting and mailing of a

notice at least 48 hours in advance thereof to the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times.

On motion by Councilman Casazza, seconded by Council President Atwell, the minutes

of the previous meeting were approved as written, copies having been forwarded to all Council

members. All in favor.

COMMUNICATIONS:

NOTIFICATION RECEIVED FROM THE MONMOUTH COUNTY DIVISION OF

ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISING OF AN ONLINE PUBLIC

INFORMATION CENTER MEETING TO BE HELD. THE MEETING MATERIALS

AND VIDEO PRESENTATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY, JUNE 9,

2020 UNTIL FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2020 ON PUBLIC WEBSITE

WWW.RUMSONSEABRIGHTBRIDGE.COM. INTERESTED PARTIES WILL CHOOSE

“ATTEND PUBLIC MEETING” ON THE WEBSITE TO GAIN ACCESS.

The Municipal Clerk/Administrator received notification from the Monmouth County

Division of Engineering and Traffic Safety providing information for an upcoming meeting

regarding the Rumson Sea Bright Bridge. Interested parties should visit

www.rumsonseabrightbridge.com to gain access to all materials and video presentations.

Council President Atwell made a motion to accept the communication. Councilman

Casazza seconded the motion and this communication was ordered received. All in favor.

***RECORD SHOULD REFLECT THAT COUNCILMAN RUBIN JOINED THE MEETING

AT 4:37 PM***

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION RECEIVED FROM KRISTIN WILDMAN, SENIOR

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT FOR DUBOIS & ASSOCIATES ADVISING OF AN

APPLICATION SUBMISSION TO THE NJDEP FOR A COASTAL GENERAL PERMIT

5 AND FRESHWATER WETLAND TAW. PROPERTY LOCATED AT BLOCK 122,

LOT 2 (115 RUMSON ROAD).

The Municipal Clerk/Administrator received a letter of notification from Kristin Wildman,

Senior Environmental Consultant for DuBois & Associates advising the Borough of Rumson of an

application submission to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Property

owners at Block 122, Lot 2 (115 Rumson Road) are applying for a Coastal General Permit 5 and a

Freshwater Wetland Transition Area Waiver.

http://www.rumsonseabrightbridge.com/http://www.rumsonseabrightbridge.com/

Councilman Rubin made a motion to accept the communication. Council President Atwell

seconded the motion and this communication was ordered received. All in favor.

2020 MUNICIPAL CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR’S BUDGET STATEMENT

2020 MUNICIPAL CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR’S

BUDGET STATEMENT

The Borough of Rumson’s portion of the tax rate for 2020 will decrease by 4.6% over the

2019 prior year’s rate.

It is our goal to preserve the high level of services our residents have come to expect.

Each year the Mayor and Council and the Borough’s Management Team work hard to manage

annual budgetary pressures, while looking for new and creative ways to continue or expand

services. Similar to last year, 2020’s budget climate is one where we are faced with rising costs

in conjunction with many flat revenue sources. In addition, we are currently dealing with a

worldwide pandemic from the virus known as COVID-19, which has added even more pressure

and uncertainty. After declaring a State of Emergency for our Borough, the Mayor and Finance

Committee Chairman sent the following letter to all Rumson Residents last month. The letter

outlines initial steps that have been taken to insure that we come out of the pandemic in a strong

financial position.

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I would like to thank the Mayor and Council, and specifically would like to thank the

Finance Committee, Councilman and Chairman John Conklin and Councilmen Kingsbery and

Swikart for their help and support in drafting this budget. I would also like to thank Helen

Graves and the management team of the Borough for their continued help in containing costs and

looking for innovative ways to offer our services to the residents of the Borough of Rumson.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas S. Rogers, RMC

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

June 9th, 2020

Councilman Rubin made a motion to accept the 2020 Municipal Clerk’s Statement.

Council President Atwell seconded the motion, and this communication was ordered received. All

in favor.

LETTER OF NOTIFICATION RECEIVED FROM STUART C. CHALLONER, P.E. OF

CHALLONER & ASSOCIATES, LLC ADVISING OF AN APPLICATION SUBMISSION

TO THE NJDEP FOR A WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT INDIVIDUAL AND CAFRA

GENERAL PERMIT. PROPERTY LOCATED AT BLOCK 4, LOT 5 (1 SECOND

STREET).

The Municipal Clerk/Administrator received a letter of notification from Stuart C.

Challoner, P.E. of Challoner & Associates, LLC. Property owners at Block 4, Lot 5 (1 Second

Street) have submitted an application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

for a Waterfront Development Individual and CAFRA General Permit.

Councilman Rubin made a motion to accept the communication. Council President Atwell

seconded the motion, and this communication was ordered received. All in favor.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

None.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

None.

NEW BUSINESS:

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE #20-003 FIXING COMPENSATION OF BOROUGH

OFFICERS AND CERTAIN BOROUGH EMPLOYEES IN THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON,

NEW JERSEY IN FIRST READING. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JULY 14,

2020 AT 4:30 P.M.

The Municipal Clerk/Administrator read the following Ordinance by title only in first

reading:

20-003

AN ORDINANCE FIXING

COMPENSATION OF BOROUGH

OFFICERS AND CERTAIN

BOROUGH EMPLOYEES IN THE

BOROUGH OF RUMSON, NEW JERSEY.

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Be It Ordained by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson that the annual

compensation ranges for offices listed below be amended as follows:

SECTION 1. The annual salary range effective January 1, 2020, which shall be paid semi-

monthly, unless otherwise stated, of the officers, employees and appointees shall be as follows:

66. Assistant Foreman $ 50,000.00 - $ 85,500.00

SECTION 2. Effective January 1, 2020, Ordinance 18-007 entitled “An Ordinance Fixing

Compensation of Borough Officers and Certain Borough Employees in the Borough of Rumson,

New Jersey,” passed and approved June 12, 2018 is hereby amended.

This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication according to law.

Councilman Rubin moved the adoption of this Ordinance in first reading. Motion

seconded by Council President Atwell and carried on the following roll call vote:

In the affirmative: Atwell, Casazza, Conklin, Kingsbery, Rubin and Swikart.

In the negative: None.

Abstain: None.

Absent: None.

Mayor Hemphill stated that this Ordinance would be published and posted and come up

for final consideration and public hearing at the Tuesday, July 14, 2020 meeting of the Borough

Council at 4:30 p.m.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-78 AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2020 BOROUGH

BUDGET AS INTRODUCED.

2020-0609-78

Councilman Rubin offered the following resolution and moved its adoption:

MUNICIPAL BUDGET NOTICE

Section 1.

Municipal Budget of the Borough of Rumson, County of Monmouth for the Fiscal Year

2020;

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following statements of revenues and appropriations shall

constitute the Municipal Budget for the year 2020;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said Budget be published in the Two River Times in

the issue of June 18, 2020.

The Governing Body of the Borough of Rumson does hereby approve the following as

the Budget for the year 2020.

Resolution seconded by Councilman Casazza and carried on the following roll call vote:

AYES: Atwell, Casazza, Conklin, Kingsbery, Rubin and Swikart.

NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

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ABSTAIN: None.

Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Tax Resolution was approved by the

GOVERNING BODY of the BOROUGH OF RUMSON, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, on June

9, 2020.

A hearing on the Budget and Tax Resolution will be held virtually on July 14, 2020 at

4:30 o’clock (p.m.) at which time and place objections to said Budget and Tax Resolution for the

year 2020 may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-79 DETERMINING TO READ THE 2020 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

BY TITLE ONLY.

2020-0609-79


RESOLUTION DETERMINING TO READ 2020 BUDGET BY TITLE

WHEREAS, the Rumson Borough Municipal Budget for 2020 was introduced and

approved by the Governing Body at its meeting on June 9, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the budget will be advertised at least 10 days prior to the hearing date of

July 14, 2020; and

WHEREAS, at least one week prior to the hearing date a complete copy of the approved

budget shall be made available for public inspections in the Oceanic Free Library and the

Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch; and

WHEREAS, Thomas S. Rogers, Municipal Clerk, will attest delivery of the 2020

Rumson Municipal Budget to both the Oceanic Free Library and Monmouth County Library

Eastern Branch; and

WHEREAS, at least one week prior to the hearing date a complete copy will be made

available to each person requesting the same, during said week and during the public hearing;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of

Rumson that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-8, the 2020 Municipal Budget shall be read by its title,

the conditions of publication referred to earlier in this resolution having been met.




Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-80 AUTHORIZING ESTIMATED 3RD QUARTER PROPERTY

TAXES.

2020-0609-80


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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

THE BOROUGH TAX COLLECTOR TO PROCESS

3RD QUARTER “ESTIMATED” TAX BILLS, DUE AUGUST 1, 2020

WHEREAS, in light of the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, the State has

delayed the adoption of the State Fiscal Year 2021 Budget to September 30, 2020; and

WHERAS, the Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) cannot certify State Aid

allocations to municipal budgets until State Aid Appropriations are known; and

WHEREAS, the DLGS cannot approve municipal budgets and the County Board of

Taxation cannot certify taxes until long after the June 30, 2020 deadline to process third quarter

tax bills due August 1, 2020; and

WHEREAS, without an adopted 2020 Municipal Budget and without a 2020 Certified

Tax Rate, the Tax Collector cannot process the final 2020 Tax Levy; and

WHEREAS, the DLGS “strongly recommends” under Local Finance Notice 2020-07

“that municipalities prepare to issue estimated property tax bills for 2020;” and

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer,

computed and certified an estimated Tax Levy necessary to bill third quarter taxes due August 1,

2020 of $56,371,829.18.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of Borough of

Rumson, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized

and directed to process estimated tax bills for the third quarterly installment of 2020 taxes;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the third quarterly installment of 2020 taxes shall

not be subject to interest until the later of August 10, 2020 or the twenty-fifth (25) calendar day

after the date the estimated tax bills were mailed. The estimated tax bills shall contain a notice

specifying the date on which interest may begin to accrue.




Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-81 REFUNDING CERTAIN SPRING AND SUMMER

RECREATION FEES.

2020-0609-81


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUNDS FOR

SPRING AND SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS

WITHOUT A CLAIMANT’S CERTIFICATION

WHEREAS, registration for Rumson Recreation Programs are paid by credit card using

an online processing system; and

WHEREAS, Resolution #2020-0101-8 authorized the pre-payment of Recreation Credit

Card Refunds; and

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WHEREAS, due to the COVID19 Public Health Emergency, the Rumson Recreation

Spring and Summer programs have been cancelled; and

WHEREAS, the online registration system will only allow refunds by credit card up to

120 days from the registration date; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Delia, Rumson Recreation Director, has certified a list of 225 refunds

to be paid by check because the credit card payment was made more than 120 days prior to the

cancellation of the Spring and Summer Recreation Programs; and

WHEREAS, in order to expedite the refund, the Chief Financial Officer in consultation

with the Borough Administrator has authorized the processing of the refund without a Claimant’s

Certification and Declaration on the purchase order.


Rumson that the Chief Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized to process refunds for

Spring and Summer Recreation programs without a Claimant’s Certification and Declaration on

the corresponding purchase order.

Resolution seconded by Council President Atwell and carried on the following roll call

vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-82 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 4 AND

FINAL FOR THE 2018 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PHASE II.

2020-0609-82


RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 4 AND FINAL

FOR THE 2018 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – PHASE II

WHEREAS, S. Batata Construction, of 238 Ernston Road, Suite 1R, Parlin, New Jersey

08859, was awarded a contract with the Borough of Rumson for the Borough’s 2018 Road

Improvement Program – Phase II on August 21, 2018 in the amount of $588,658.00; and

WHEREAS, certain field changes and supplemental work was deemed necessary during

the project, and;

WHEREAS, quantities of certain items in the original contract have been adjusted to

reflect as-built quantities and actual field conditions;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of

Rumson hereby approves Change Order Number 4 and Final of the Borough’s contract with S.

Batata Construction for the 2018 Road Improvement Program – Phase II, which change order

will reflect the reduction of certain bid items resulting in a decrease in the amount of $17,225.96

decreasing the total revised contract amount to $626,599.14. Said Change Order was

recommended by the Borough’s Consulting Engineer in a letter dated June 1, 2020, a copy of

which is on file in the Municipal Clerk’s office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to

the Chief Financial Officer.

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vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-83 AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH

THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH FOR MUNICIPAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND

PROGRAM.

2020-0609-83


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

WITH THE COUNTY OF MOMOUTH FOR MUNICIPAL

CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the United States of America, the State of New Jersey, the County of

Monmouth, and the Borough of Rumson (the “Borough”) are victims of the COVID-19

Virus and Pandemic (the “Coronavirus”); and

WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act

(the “CARES Act”) was signed into federal law; and

WHEREAS, the CARES Act was enacted, among other purposes, in order to combat the

economic damage to states, counties and municipalities caused by the Coronavirus; and

WHEREAS, the County of Monmouth has received CARES Act funds from the United

States Treasury (the “Funds”) to reimburse the County for economic damage caused by the

Coronavirus; and

WHEREAS, as the recipient of the Funds, it is the responsibility of the County of

Monmouth to disburse the Funds to eligible recipients in accordance with the terms and

provisions of the CARES Act and any guidelines or regulations issued by the federal

government; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Monmouth have

determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the County to dedicate a share of the

Funds to reimburse municipalities, such as the Borough, for Coronavirus-related costs and

expenses under the Municipal Coronavirus Relief Fund Program (“the Program”); and

WHEREAS, the County of Monmouth has presented the Borough with a Reimbursement

Agreement, setting forth the terms and conditions of the Program under which the Borough may

choose to participate; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor & Council have determined that it is in the best interests of the

residents of the Borough to participate in the Program offered by the County of Monmouth;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor & Council of the Borough of

Rumson, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey hereby approve the Reimbursement

Agreement with the County of Monmouth; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Borough Administrator are hereby

authorized to execute the Reimbursement Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, together with the executed

Reimbursement Agreement, shall be forwarded to the Chief Financial Officer, Auditor, and the

County of Monmouth.


vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-84 TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION.

2020-0609-84


TEMPORARY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the temporary appropriations previously adopted will be inadequate to the

point when the 2020 Budget will be finally adopted; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 states that the Governing Body may, by resolution

adopted by a 2/3 vote of full membership, make emergency temporary appropriations for any

purposes for which appropriations may lawfully be made for the period between the beginning of

the current fiscal year and the date of the adoption of the budget for said year; and

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Rumson that the

following emergency temporary appropriations, in addition to the temporary appropriations

already adopted, be adopted, and it is stated that these emergency temporary appropriations shall

be included in the 2020 Budget when adopted.


the Borough Chief Financial Officer, and the Director of the Division of Local Government

Services.

Administration Salary & Wages $ 15,915.00

Administrative Other Expenses $ 10,000.00

Municipal Clerk Salary & Wages $ 13,290.00

Finance Salary & Wages $ 11,000.00

Tax Collection – Salary & Wages $ 6,200.00

Tax Assessor – Salary & Wages $ 5,300.00

Legal – Other Expenses $ 20,000.00

Engineering – Salary & Wages $ 13,265.00

Engineering – Other Expenses $ 10,000.00

Planning Board – Salary & Wages $ 566.00

Planning Board – Other Expenses $ 1,000.00

Zoning Board – Salary & Wages $ 566.00

Zoning Officer – Salary & Wages $ 4,045.00

Code Enforcement – Salary & Wages $ 830.00

Plumbing Inspector – Salary & Wages $ 2,160.00

Electrical Inspector – Salary & Wages $ 3,375.00

Fire Protection Official – Salary & Wages $ 495.00

Fire Sub-Code Official – Salary & Wages $ 950.00

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Construction – Salary & Wages $ 15,100.00

Construction – Other Expenses $ 2,000.00

Police – Salary & Wages $ 75,000.00

Police – Other Expenses $ 10,000.00

Dispatchers – Salary & Wages $ 7,500.00

First Aid – Salary & Wages $ 480.00

First Aid – Other Expenses $ 2,000.00

Fire Department – Salary & Wages $ 895.00

Municipal Prosecutor – Salary & Wages $ 1,065.00

Streets & Roads – Salary & Wages $ 95,000.00

Streets & Roads – Other Expenses $ 10,000.00

Sewer – Salary & Wages $ 14,000.00

Sewer – Other Expenses $ 5,000.00

Public Buildings & Grounds – Salary & Wages $ 5,000.00

Public Buildings & Grounds – Other Expenses $ 10,000.00

Vehicle Maintenance – Other Expenses $ 15,000.00

Board of Health – Salary & Wages $ 575.00

Animal Control – Salary & Wages $ 435.00

Recreation – Salary & Wages $ 8,500.00

Municipal Court – Salary & Wages $ 4,300.00

Municipal Court – Other Expenses $ 500.00

Public Defender – Salary & Wages $ 230.00

Utility & Bulk Purchases:

Street Lighting $ 3,000.00

Fire Hydrants $ 9,568.00

Telephone $ 5,000.00

Electricity $ 25,000.00

Gas (Natural or Propane) $ 1,800.00

Landfill $ 75,000.00

Statutory Expenditures:

Social Security $ 21,000.00

Insurance:

Employee Group Health $125,000.00

Shared Service Agreement

Fair Haven Construction – Salary & Wages $ 12,300.00

Fair Haven Court – Salary & Wages $ 2,550.00

Little Silver Court – Salary & Wages $ 10,950.00


vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-85 CANCELING UNAPPROPRIATED OEM GRANT TO

CAPITAL SURPLUS FUND.

2020-0609-85


RESOLUTION CANCELLING UNAPPROPRIATED

GRANT FUNDS TO CAPITAL SURPLUS

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WHEREAS, there is an Unappropriated OEM Grant balance in the amount of $9,987.69

for funds that were received in 2011; and

WHEREAS, Helen L. Graves, Borough Chief Financial Officer has researched and

confirmed that these funds were a reimbursement for a prior year Capital expenditure and were

posted to the Borough of Rumson Grant Fund, in error; and

WHEREAS, Helen L. Graves, recommends the cancellation of the Unappropriated OEM

Grant to Capital Surplus.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of

Rumson that the Unappropriated OEM Grant balance in the amount of $9,987.69 be cancelled to

Capital Surplus; and


the Borough Chief Financial Officer/Tax Collector.




Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-86 APPROVING SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE TEMPORARY

CONSTRUCTION AND PERMANENT ROADWAY DEEDS AND EASEMENTS WITH

MONMOUTH COUNTY RELATED TO THE NEW SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE

CONSTRUCTION AND ROADWAY.

2020-0609-86


RESOLUTION APPROVING SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

AND PERMANENT ROADWAY DEEDS AND EASEMENTS WITH

MONMOUTH COUNTY RELATED TO THE NEW SEA BRIGHT BRIDGE

CONSTRUCTION AND ROADWAY

WHEREAS, Monmouth County plans to replace the bridge S-32 known as the Rumson

Sea Bright Bridge; and

WHEREAS, the newly constructed bridge will require roadway improvements on the

westerly side of the bridge in the Borough of Rumson; and

WHEREAS, some of the adjacent properties are owned by the Borough of Rumson and

will require deeds and easements to reflect the changes and roadway improvements planned for

and as part of the newly constructed bridge; and

WHEREAS, these required deed conveyances shall be known as:

Conveyance 8A

Conveyance 8B

Conveyance 8C

WHEREAS, in addition to the permanent changes due to the roadway improvements

there will also be a need for temporary easements to allow for access for the construction and

storage of the material needed for construction of the new S- 32 bridge; and

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WHEREAS, these temporary easements shall be known as:

Temporary Easement TE8A1



Temporary Easement TE8B1

Temporary Easement TE8B2

Temporary Easement TE8C1

Temporary Easement TE8C2

WHEREAS, there will be final conveyances done by deed once the new bridge is

completed and the old bridge is removed resulting in lands conveyed back to the Borough of

Rumson at a date in the future; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney and Borough Engineer have reviewed the documents

submitted by the Monmouth County Engineer and Consulting Attorney and have found said

documents to be in order.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of

Rumson that the Mayor and Borough Administrator are hereby authorized to complete and sign

the revised deeds and temporary easements required to allow for the new S-32 bridge to be

constructed by Monmouth County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that completed and authorized documents be returned to

Monmouth County to be recorded along with a copy of this authorizing resolution; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of the authorized and recorded documents be

kept on file in the Borough of Rumson.


vote:

In the affirmative: Atwell, Casazza, Kingsbery, Rubin and Swikart.


Abstain: Conklin.

Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-87 APPROVING TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING

ACCOMMODATIONS DUE TO COVID-19.

2020-0609-87


RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY OUTDOOR DINING FOR EXISTING

RUMSON FOOD AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS

WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 Emergency, declared by the Governor

beginning March 8, 2020, many local businesses have been forced to close in order to comply

with the Governor’s various Executive Orders establishing numerous safety standards and

regulations intended to provide for greater public safety; and

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WHEREAS, since that time, local businesses, including restaurants, have diligently

complied with the requirement to close their doors and only offer takeout and delivery of food;

and

WHEREAS, the result of these efforts have been a significant lowering of the rates of

infection over recent weeks, so much so, that most closed businesses have been allowed re-open;

and

WHEREAS, allowing temporary outdoor dining, will provide an opportunity for our

Borough restaurants and businesses to begin returning to their normal course of business, but in a

safe and orderly way.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough Council of the Borough or

Rumson does hereby authorize the temporary allowance of onsite outdoor dining for restaurants

and businesses within the Borough of Rumson, in accordance with the standards as outlined by

the Zoning Officer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this allowance and these standards will expire by

Oct 15, 2020 or seven (7) days after the end of the declared emergency or when the State of New

Jersey permits restaurants to open for indoor dining, whichever should occur first, unless

extended by the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson.


vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-88 ASSESSING A LIEN FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AT A

NUMBER OF RUMSON PROPERTIES WITH PROPERTY MAINTENANCE ISSUES.

2020-0609-88


RESOLUTION ASSESSING LIENS FOR

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

WHEREAS, the Borough of Rumson adopted a property maintenance code for the

purpose of protecting the Borough and its residents from the increasing burden of costs incurred

by the Borough in maintaining neglected and/or abandoned properties which have become

dangerous and detrimental to the life, health, property and safety of its residents; and

WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer notified the Administrator that properties at

91 Rumson Road (Block 124, Lot 31), 55 Shrewsbury Drive (Block 127, Lot 2), and 140

Rumson Road (Block 88, Lot 18), were found to be in violation of Borough Property

Maintenance Codes; and

WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer and Administrator made several attempts to

reach the responsible parties to clean up the properties; and

WHEREAS, the Administrator has determined that it may be necessary to have the

Borough hire a contractor to complete the required work; and

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WHEREAS, in accordance with the property maintenance code, the costs associated with

this work shall be certified to the Tax Collector to be assessed as a lien against the properties,

such costs to be assessed and levied against the properties, the same to bear interest at the same

rate as taxes, and shall be collected by the Tax Collector in the same manner as taxes;


Rumson that the Administrator and Tax Collector have the right to place a lien on the properties

located at 91 Rumson Road, 55 Shrewsbury Drive and 140 Rumson Road to recoup the costs

associated with the required work; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administrator and Code Enforcement Officer

notify the homeowners that they have ten (10) days to complete the work required, and, if the

work is not completed in that period of time, the Administrator has the authority to hire a firm to

clean up the properties and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administrator is hereby directed to forward a

certified copy of this resolution to the Chief Financial Officer and Tax Collector; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administrator shall send a certified copy

of this resolution via certified mail to the owners of record of the affected properties.


vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-89 TEMPORARILY AUTHORIZING SIDEWALK SALES DUE TO

COVID-19.

2020-0609-89


RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY AUTHORIZING SIDEWALK SALES

IN THE BOROUGH OF RUMSON DUE TO COVID-19

WHEREAS, the extensive interactions that would occur from in-store retail operations

continues to present a significant risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the restrictions on in-

store operations for non-essential retail businesses cannot be lifted at this time; and

WHEREAS, Executive Order No. 142, signed by Governor Murphy on May 13, 2020,

permits curbside pickup at non-essential retail businesses to avoid unnecessary contact between

customers and staff in enclosed spaces, and instead allows for limited contact while allowing

business to provide goods, while following CDC guidelines, including wearing face masks and

gloves and providing for proper social distancing; and

WHEREAS, Rumson Businesses have requested permission to set up tables and

merchandise in order to provide non-essential goods; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to ease regulations through October 15, 2020 or

until the State lifts the bans on shopping in stores, whichever happens first; and

WHEREAS, all temporary permits are subject to the successful approval of the

Temporary Use Permit Application found through the Municipal Clerk’s Office.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Rumson,

that retail businesses are hereby authorized to set up tables and merchandise to authorize said

activity is based on the Borough’s Emergency Declaration signed by Mayor Joseph K. Hemphill

on March 20, 2020.


vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-90 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE RUMSON

COUNTRY CLUB PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE

YEAR 2020-2021.

2020-0609-90


RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of Rumson hereby certifies

that it has no objection to and supports the State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control issuing

the renewal of the Plenary Retail Consumption liquor license for the year 2020-2021 for the

Rumson Country Club, 163 Rumson Road (at Club Way), Rumson, N.J. (State Assigned License

#1342-33-005-009).


vote:

In the affirmative: Atwell, Casazza and Rubin.


Abstain: Conklin, Kingsbery and Swikart.

Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-91 APPROVING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION

AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT.

2020-0609-91 BOROUGH OF RUMSON

COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY

RESOLUTION

APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A

GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FOR THE SHREWSBURY DRIVE RESILIENCY & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS –

PHASE 2 PROJECT

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WHEREAS, the Borough of Rumson is applying for funding to conduct roadway,

drainage, and infrastructure improvements to address frequent flooding and future sea level rise

on Shrewsbury Drive from Monmouth Avenue to Osprey Lane; and

WHEREAS, the project will continue efforts successfully completed by the Borough in

the previously NJDOT Discretionary Aid funded phase of the project; and

WHEREAS, the project will significantly improve the quality of life and safety of

residents impacted during flooding events; and

WHEREAS, the continuation of the previously completed project will help to continue

and improve the local roadway network for vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian modes of travel

using the Borough’s Complete Streets Policy; and

WHEREAS, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders supports the proposed

project as identified in their resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Borough of Rumson

formally approves the grant application for the above stated project; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk/Administrator are

hereby authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2021-Shrewsbury

Drive Resiliency & Drainage Improvements – Phase 2-00345 to the New Jersey Department

of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Rumson; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk/Administrator are

hereby authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Borough of Rumson and that their

signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves

the execution of the grant agreement.

The above Resolution was moved for adoption by Councilman Rubin. Motion seconded

by Councilman Casazza and carried on the following roll call vote:



Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-92 REFUNDING RAFFLE LICENSE FEE TO VNA HEALTH

GROUP.

2020-0609-92


RESOLUTION REFUNDING RAFFLE LICENSE FEE

TO VNA HEALTH GROUP

WHEREAS, VNA Health Group, paid $20 fee to the Borough of Rumson and $20 fee to

LGCCC for Raffle License number 1172; and

WHEREAS, the $20 fee payable to LGCCC was forwarded to the State along with the

application; and

WHEREAS, the LGCCC refunded the $20 fee because the raffle was cancelled due to

COVID 19; and

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WHEREAS, VNA Health Group, by way of signed Borough of Rumson Voucher, has

requested a refund of the $20 fee paid to the Borough of Rumson for Raffle License #1172;


Rumson that the $20 fee for Raffle License #1172, be refunded to VNA Health Group, 23 Main

Street, Suite D1, Holmdel, NJ 07733; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appropriate Borough officials are hereby

authorized to take action consistent with this resolution.




Absent: None.

RESOLUTION 2020-0609-93 REFUNDING RAFFLE LICENSE FEE TO ST. GEORGE’S-

BY-THE-RIVER.

2020-0609-93


RESOLUTION REFUNDING RAFFLE LICENSE FEE

TO ST. GEORGE’S-BY-THE-RIVER

WHEREAS, St. George’s-By-The-River, paid $20 fee to the Borough of Rumson and $20

fee to LGCCC for Raffle License #1169; and

WHEREAS, the $20 fee payable to LGCCC was forwarded to the State along with the

application; and

WHEREAS, the LGCCC refunded the $20 fee because the raffle was cancelled due to

COVID 19; and

WHEREAS, St. George’s-By-The-River, by way of signed Borough of Rumson Voucher,

has requested a refund of the $20 fee paid to the Borough of Rumson for Raffle License #1169;


Rumson that the $20 fee for Raffle License #1169, be refunded to St. George’s-By-The-River, 7

Lincoln Avenue, Rumson, NJ 07706; and




In the affirmative: Casazza, Conklin, Kingsbery, Rubin and Swikart.


Abstain: Atwell.

Absent: None.

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RESOLUTION 2020-0609-94 REFUNDING TWO RAFFLE LICENSE FEES TO FAIR

HAVEN PTA.

2020-0609-94


RESOLUTION REFUNDING 2 RAFFLE LICENSE FEES

TO FAIR HAVEN PTA

WHEREAS, Fair Haven PTA, paid fees of $100 and $20 to the Borough of Rumson and

$100 and $20 in fees to LGCCC for Raffle Licenses number 1170 and 1171; and

WHEREAS, the $100 and $20 fees payable to LGCCC was forwarded to the State along

with the applications; and

WHEREAS, the LGCCC refunded the $100 and $20 fees because the raffles were

cancelled due to COVID 19; and

WHEREAS, Fair Haven PTA, by way of signed Borough of Rumson Voucher, has

requested a refund of the $100 and $20 fees paid to the Borough of Rumson for Raffle Licenses

#1170 and 1171;


Rumson that the $100 and $20 fees for Raffle Licenses #1170 and 1171, be refunded to Fair

Haven PTA, P.O. Box 6392, Fair Haven, NJ 07704; and






Absent: None.

ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE MAYOR:

Mayor Hemphill made the following announcements:

1. Borough Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.

However, there will still be garbage collection on Friday, July 3rd. Thank you for your

cooperation.

2. Our next Regular Council meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, July 14th at 4:30

p.m.

3. The Monmouth County Rumson/Sea Bright Bridge S-32 Replacement Project’s Public

Information Center is now open on the www.rumsonseabrightbridge.com website where

you can find presentations by the design team and review the final design of the new

bridge. Residents are encouraged to submit questions and comments through the website.

The comment and question period runs from today, June 9th through Friday, July 10th.

4. There will be an Old Rumson Road Jumping Point Park Green Acres hearing to complete

the after-the-fact Green Acres Approval for pipes installed under the park by New Jersey

American Water and New Jersey Natural Gas. This hearing will be held on July 16th at

http://www.rumsonseabrightbridge.com/

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7:30 p.m. Information regarding the hearing can be found on our Borough website in the

coming week.

Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th holiday.

CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND CLAIMS (RESOLUTION):

Councilman Casazza offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption:

Vendor Amount

BOROUGH OF RUMSON CURRENT ACCT $ 729,765.85

LANCHA CONSTRUCTION CORP $ 176,623.61

PUMPING SERVICES INC $ 3,055.10

S. BATATA CONSTRUCTION, INC. $ 8,196.99

T & M ASSOCIATES $ 1,585.50

T & M ASSOCIATES $ 332.88




T & M ASSOCIATES $ 990.37


CAPITAL FUND $ 948,368.01

KYLE MCMANUS ASSOCIATES LLC $ 6,851.50

COAH TRUST FUND $ 6,851.50

KINTECH,INC $ 648.53

NJ NATURAL GAS CO. $ 243.44

NOAH POPONAK $ 9,408.94

POSTMASTER $ 3,000.00

TWO RIVERS WATER $ 448,327.00

VERIZON $ 55.96

VERIZON $ 361.28

VERIZON $ 62.51

VERIZON WIRELESS $ 472.50

VERIZON BUSINESS FIOS $ 149.99

A ABSOLUTE ESCROW SETTLEMENT $ 729,765.85

ALLIED OIL, LLC $ 3,602.93

ATLANTIC COAST FIBERS, LLC $ 7,652.50

BAIN'S HARDWARE INC. $ 6.28

BANISCH ASSOCIATES, INC. $ 3,150.00

BAYSHORE FIRE & SAFETY LLC $ 68.00

BAYSHORE FIRE & SAFETY LLC $ 15.00

BOB'S UNIFORM SHOP $ 304.00



BOB'S UNIFORM SHOP $ 1,906.80

BOXWOOD GARDENS $ 750.00

COMCAST $ 2,111.43

CROSS OVER NETWORKS $ 937.45

DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS $ 281.69

EDWARDS TIRE CO INC $ 1,859.28

EDWARDS TIRE CO INC $ 458.04

EDWARDS TIRE CO INC $ 1,350.00

E.M. GRANT $ 111.95

FAIR HAVEN HARDWARE INC $ 7.46

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FAIR HAVEN PTA $ 120.00

GLENCO SUPPLY INC. $ 25.00



HELEN L.GRAVES $ 1,967.65

JONATHAN GREEN & SONS,INC $ 1,940.00

GROFF TRACTOR MID ATLANTIC LLC $ 603.15

HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES $ 102.18

ISLAND TECH SERVICES $ 372.74

JASPAN HARDWARE $ 53.36

JCP&L $ 12,240.00

J.N.M. HOLDINGS, INC. $ 2,760.99

KEMPTON FLAG $ 676.80

LAWES $ 207.93

LINCOLN NAT'L LIFE INSURANCE $ 25,910.50

MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL $ 1,207.35

TREASURER, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH $ 37.43

MONMOUTH SPRINKLER CO INC $ 153.00

NAYLOR'S AUTO PARTS $ 158.34

NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER $ 9,568.00

NEW JERSEY AMERICAN WATER $ 1,554.75

NEXVORTEX, INC $ 422.75

NJ NATURAL GAS CO. $ 786.33

NJ LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES $ 230.00

NJ LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES $ 50.00

STATE OF NJ PENSIONS/ACTIVE $ 83,686.45

STATE OF NJ PENSIONS/RETIREE $ 31,907.59

ONE CALL CONCEPTS $ 224.85

PEP BOYS $ 925.19

POWERHOUSE SIGNWORKS $ 1,725.00

PUMPING SERVICES INC $ 1,355.00

QUALITY ELECTRICAL CONST CO. $ 5,830.60

REPUBLIC SERVICES of NJ, LLC $ 2,871.29

RICOH USA, INC. $ 508.65

SCOTT STEVEN RICHARD $ 1,000.00

THOMAS S ROGERS $ 15.98



ROY PRESS PRINTERS $ 970.00

RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY $ 2,392.00

RYSER'S LANDSCAPE SUPPLY YARD $ 87.00

SEABOARD WELDING SUPPLY, INC $ 52.00

SICKLES MARKET $ 199.91

SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY $ 623.09

STAPLES,INC $ 677.47

STAPLES,INC $ 356.62

STAVOLA ASPHALT CO. INC. $ 144.33

STATE OF NJ, TREASURER $ 763.34

MICHAEL B STEIB, PA $ 104.00

ST. GEORGES BY THE RIVER $ 20.00

SUBURBAN DISPOSAL INC., $ 18,232.80

TAYLOR FENCE CO, INC $ 571.25


TRANE $ 3,865.00

V. E. RALPH & SON $ 69.00

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VERIZON $ 62.74

VERIZON WIRELESS $ 102.58

VNA HEALTH GROUP OF CJ, INC $ 20.00

WAGEWORKS $ 100.00

GEORGE WALL LINCOLN $ 576.33

WARSHAUER ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 44.49

WARSHAUER ELECTRIC SUPPLY $ 150.00

WATCHUNG SPRING WATER CO. $ 73.88

WB MASON COMPANY,INC $ 292.40

Y-PERS, INC. $ 377.00

CURRENT FUND $ 1,441,981.37

BARTLETT TREE EXPERTS $ 1,179.00

GUARANTEED PLANTS & FLORIST $ 473.32

SICILIANO LANDSCAPE CO LLC $ 500.00

RUMSON ENDOWMENT FUND INC $ 2,152.32

DEBBIE ABAZIA $ 132.96

DANA ALEFFI $ 65.00

NIKKI ALPERT $ 132.96

NICOLE BALDINO $ 155.00

HEATHER BANCHI $ 234.75

STEPHEN BARRETT $ 187.80

MEREDITH BARBER $ 45.00

MICHELLE BARBER $ 266.66

SCOTT BARNUM $ 114.69

JEFF BARTH $ 265.92

MICHELE BEDNARSH $ 109.75

BETTY BEDOYA $ 184.75

JOE BIALOUS $ 45.00

EMILY BILLINGTON $ 45.00

ASHLEY BOSONAC $ 55.00

VICTORIA BOWLEY $ 184.75

MIKE BOYLE $ 60.00

RYAN BROWN $ 163.32

JESSICA BUCHNER $ 120.00

BRENDAN BURKE $ 184.75

ROBERT BUTTERS $ 95.46

DEANNA CACCIATORE $ 111.09

SCOTT CALDWELL $ 132.96

JEN CAVISE $ 114.69

ANTHONY CESARIO $ 385.71

MIA CHOATE $ 184.75

ASHLEY CHUBRIK $ 95.46

NEERAJ CHUGH $ 55.00

KRISTINE CICALESE $ 55.00

JENNIFER CLARKE $ 65.00

LISA CORRERA $ 109.75

EMILY COTTON $ 222.39

STEPHANIE CUPPS $ 109.75

KARYN CUTLER $ 120.00

MEGAN DAFFAN $ 65.00

WALTER DASZKOWSKI $ 114.69

LAUREN DASZKOWSKI $ 65.00

ALICIA DAVANZO $ 105.00

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JOHN DEGIROLAMO $ 155.00

RALPH DELIA $ 317.85

KRISTIN DEL TIN $ 55.00

TAMMI DELANEY $ 45.00

KAVEETA DEROSA $ 265.92

CAROLYN DESENA $ 114.69

JEN DIEHL $ 109.75

KYLE DIPIETRO $ 133.70

ELIZABETH DONATO $ 95.46

MEGHAN DONNELLY $ 60.00

JAMES DORMENT $ 114.69

JESSICA DUBYEL $ 163.32

LISA DUMONT $ 133.70

MONICA DUQUE $ 222.39

TARA DUVA $ 315.15

CATHERINE EBY $ 45.00

SPIRO ECONOMOU $ 111.09

JENNIFER EGAN $ 105.00

PARKER ENGELS $ 45.00

JOSH EPSTEIN $ 184.75

JACKLYN ESPOSITO $ 326.64

ALISON FAVALE $ 165.00

PAUL FAVALE $ 222.39

LISA FEMINELLO $ 222.39

REBECCA FERRANTI $ 45.00

KELLY FINE $ 132.96

JESSICA FISCHER $ 120.00

BOBBY FISCHER $ 132.96

KATHRYN FITHIAN $ 55.00

ADRIENNE FLEMING $ 55.00

DIERK FLEMMING $ 352.96

JILLIAN FLORIO $ 65.00

KATHLEEN FRANGIONE $ 45.00

TOM FRENCH $ 267.40

ANN I. GAUS $ 316.09

CYNTHIA GEFFON $ 109.75

JANICE GILL $ 184.75

MELISSA S. GINSBERG $ 315.15

VICTORIA GMELICH $ 111.09

ALEXIS GOLDSMITH $ 109.75

KEVIN GRANT $ 120.00

CLARE GRAY $ 92.34

WAYNE GREENLEAF $ 114.69

JOHN GRIFFIN $ 133.70

MICHAEL GRILLO $ 55.00

LESLIE-ANN GRONAU $ 295.84

SARAH HALL $ 114.69

TARA HARMON $ 265.92

HILLARY HARWOOD $ 210.00

MELANIE HATHAWAY $ 60.00

COLLEEN HENRIKSON $ 111.09

MICHAEL HOBBIE $ 109.75

STEPHANIE HOITT $ 45.00

GINA HOOKER $ 55.00

MEGAN HOY $ 55.00

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JACLYN HUBER $ 184.75

LAUREN HUNT $ 65.00

STACY IZZO $ 111.09

JENNIFER JAROSCHAK $ 202.09

CHARLES H JONES III $ 111.09

ROSE JONES $ 45.00

ROBERT CHRISTOPHER JONES $ 92.34

KERRI KEANE $ 92.34

MEGHANN KEAVENEY $ 120.00

JACK KEEFE $ 133.70

JOE KELLY $ 187.80

MOLLY KENNEDY $ 92.34

KAREN KENNEDY $ 132.96

BRIAN KIRK $ 132.96

CYNDA KLIEWE $ 55.00

STACEY KLINGE $ 60.00

ELISE KOSINSKI $ 277.39

DOUG KOZINN $ 225.30

KRISTIN KROLL $ 133.70

JAY KUBASSEK $ 132.96

MICHELLE KUTSAK $ 120.00

PAMELA LACEY $ 200.00

SCOTT LAGATTUTA $ 337.09

MELISSA LANE $ 163.32

ROBERT LAUB $ 111.09

REBECCA LECKSTEIN $ 55.00

JOANNA LEHDER $ 95.46

JP LESTER $ 295.84

JON LEVINE $ 114.69

FOTINI LEVY $ 109.75

KELLY LIBRO $ 60.00

KRISTA LONG $ 225.30

PATRICIA H LORDI $ 109.75

STEPHANIE LYNCH $ 109.75

KELLEY MCCARTHY KANE $ 132.96

JERRY MACLEOD $ 222.39

AMY-BETH MARTIN $ 222.39

KARA MARKIEWICZ $ 208.32

KERRY MARSHALL $ 111.09

SARAH MARTINEZ $ 65.00

KRISTIN MASON $ 355.35

KRISTEN MASSERIO $ 132.96

NADINE MATCHETT $ 114.69

DENISE MAUTHE $ 163.32

ALISON MAYO $ 160.00

MICHAEL MCCARTY $ 133.70

MARNIE MCCARREN $ 111.09

ELISABETH MCCABE $ 55.00

AMY MCDONAGH $ 111.09

TIM MCGINN $ 184.75

CHUTIMA MCKAY $ 55.00

THOMAS MCLAUGHLIN $ 132.96

GRACE MEEK $ 80.00

GALI MEHL $ 92.34

ROBERT MELLOY $ 133.70

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DEBBIE MEMMOTT $ 133.70

STAVROS MEMTSOUDIS $ 92.34

DINA MEYERS $ 55.00

STEVEN MULLER $ 163.32

JOSEPH MURPHY $ 65.00

DARRYN MURPHY $ 55.00

ELISABETH NEARY $ 109.75

LYNN NEWBURY $ 132.96

KATE O'BRIEN $ 65.00

BROOKE O'DAY $ 200.46

DANIELLE OELS $ 165.00

JENNIFER OLAN $ 132.96

MATTHEW ONEIL $ 111.09

KATHLEEN PALMERI $ 163.32

HEATHER PAPPAS $ 60.00

JEFF PARKINSON $ 228.32

GREG PARSONS $ 175.00

KATIE PASCUCCI $ 132.96

NANCY PASSALAQUA $ 115.00

WHITNEY PAYNE $ 45.00

ELIZA PERNA $ 150.00

DANIELLE PINSLY $ 92.34

MICHAEL POLLOWAY $ 170.00

NOAH POPONAK $ 105.00

LISA RETTINO $ 60.00

RANDIE RICHMOND $ 120.00

BRIDGET RIEPL $ 105.00

DANON ROBINSON $ 80.00

RICK ROME $ 265.92

CINDY STARKE ROSS $ 133.70

JEANNINE ROTHENBERG $ 132.96

DAPHNE RUCKEL $ 95.46

SHARON RUDE $ 132.96

SAGUIT SAAD $ 114.69

VANESSA SCHORR $ 318.45

MATTHEW SCOBLE $ 255.66

NORA SHAPIRO $ 163.32

ANNA SHARKEY $ 175.00

RYAN SHEFTEL $ 60.00

ELLIOTT SHEININ $ 295.84

HOLLY SHOCKLEY $ 45.00

ERIN SIMPSON $ 60.00

JAMES SNEVILY $ 130.00

MELINA SOPHINOS $ 415.30

MARYAM SPECTOR $ 65.00

GEORGE SPIROPOULOS $ 110.00

JESSICA STEPANSKI $ 184.75

COURTNEY SULLIVAN $ 120.00

KATHLEEN SULLIVAN $ 60.00

PHILANA SUN $ 130.00

LISA TADDEO $ 111.09

CLAIRE THEODORE $ 133.70

KATIE THOMPSON $ 132.96

ALLISON THOMS $ 65.00

LISA TORTOLANI $ 60.00

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JENNIFER TRAFFICANTE $ 170.00

JENNIFER URIBE $ 114.69

SUZANNE VENINATA $ 130.00

MARYANN VOLK $ 95.46

KELLY DOUGHERTY WALZ $ 170.00

STEPHANIE WALKER $ 55.00

JEN WALSH $ 65.00

DIANA WALTERS $ 65.00

MICHAELA WARK $ 222.39

SHARON WATT $ 222.39

KATIE WEBER $ 55.00

ROMY WEINE $ 287.39

HEATHER WEIR $ 109.75

DEANNE WELLE $ 133.70

FRANCESCA WERNER $ 133.70

MARGARET WEST $ 133.70

GINGER WHITENACK $ 132.96

ROBERT WILE $ 92.34

LAURA WOLF $ 45.00

OKSANA WRIGHT $ 65.00

DANIELLE WYNN $ 105.00

MYA ZORACKI $ 120.00

JEREMY BAILEY $ 345.00

BOB COSENTINO $ 120.00

ALISON HABERSTROH $ 1,380.00

LAUREN HUNT $ 175.00

SARAH LACHANSKI $ 160.00

NEW JERSEY RECREATION & $ 400.00

CARA PEARSALL $ 85.50

POWERHOUSE SIGNWORKS $ 100.00

KARA SKINNER $ 345.00

JENNIFER URIBE $ 160.00

ELISA WALLING $ 125.00

RECREATION TRUST $ 33,986.72


TRUST $ 2,730.54

NJ DEPARTMENT OF LABOR $ 236.17

UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST NEW $ 236.17

Capital Fund $ 948,360.01

COAH Trust Fund $ 6,851.50

Current Fund $ 1,441,981.37

Rumson Endowment Fund, Inc. $ 2,152.32

Recreation Trust $ 33,986.72

Trust $ 2,730.54

Unemployment Trust New $ 236.17

Total of All Funds $ 2,436,306.63


vote:


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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 spoke.

COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:

Municipal Clerk/Administrator Thomas Rogers read the instructions for anyone wishing

to make public comments on the virtual call.

The Mayor afforded the public an opportunity to be heard.

Jon Blatt of 89 Rumson Road asked for a status update on the Affordable Housing

Committee.

Mr. Rogers stated that the affordable housing fairness hearing was postponed due to

COVID-19 and is now coming up on Monday, June 15th. He also stated that the hearing would be

held in a “Zoom type” platform and that the Borough will send out a Constant Contact

notification with all of the information for anyone who would like to take part. Further, he noted

that the Borough’s Affordable Housing Committee has been in a holding pattern until the Judge’s

hearing Monday.

Mr. Blatt was concerned that he had not heard of any developments regarding affordable

housing for months now and he would have expected things to be moving in parallel instead of

waiting for the fairness hearing.

Mr. Rogers stated that two properties had been purchased since this began and the

Borough is in negotiations with others. The two purchased properties are being developed into

affordable housing.

Mr. Blatt asked if an actual Affordable Housing Committee has been formed.

Mr. Rogers stated that the Affordable Housing Committee is made up of members of

Council and all details are also discussed at a Council level at times.

Maureen Holahan Sailing of 156 Blackpoint Road asked if there was a valuation or

appraisal performed on the Carton Street property. Her concern was that the settlement

agreement with Yellowbrook shows a value of $1.7 million for the property and that there is a

possibility the property could contain contamination. She would like to know how this property

can be valued at this amount when it has yet to be determined whether or not the potential

contamination can or will be remediated.

Mr. Barger explained that the negotiations and the litigation in this matter are confidential

and are ongoing. He stated that the details will not and cannot be discussed publicly at this time.

Michael Farina of 24 Second Street thanked the Mayor and Council for the measures

taken for the community during the COVID-19 outbreak. He then discussed the recent letter

Borough residents received wherein the financial strains of municipalities were noted due to lack

of State funding. He asked if the Mayor and Council had considered disbanding the Borough’s

Police Department as a cost saving measure due to the low crime rate and the decrease in their

call rate. His main concern was the fact that the Police Department has a large budget line of

approximately $3.5 million with approximately $560,000 of that going to the pensions of retired

police officers who no longer serve the community. He added that this suggestion is purely a

financial suggestion and has nothing to do with the current events happening in the news.

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Councilman Casazza responded stating that he has tremendous respect for the Borough’s

Police Department. Further, he stated that the Borough’s police officers work extremely hard and

are very fair. He is not aware of any discussions in regard to disbanding the Borough’s Police

Department.

Mayor Hemphill stated there have been no discussions on that topic. He feels the

Borough’s Police Department is above-board and very compassionate. Further, the Mayor stated

that history has made him very much aware of what is needed in the Police Department in order

to police the town, maintain the town and nothing has changed with that. He does not feel it is in

the public’s best interest to consider disbanding or even reducing staff.

Mr. Farina apologized and again stated that his comments have nothing to do with what is

currently in the news. He feels the Department is outstanding and his interactions with the

officers have always been positive. He would like it noted that he was simply asking the question

from a financial standpoint with his main concern being the budget line item of pensions for the

retired police officers.

Savros Memtsoudis of 135 Bingham Avenue inquired as to the public’s ability to

participate in the re-zoning and overlay ordinance proceedings.

Mr. Rogers stated that Judge Jones does a great job of allowing the public concerns to be

heard. Once Monday’s fairness hearing is completed, the Borough will begin the process of

introducing new ordinances and this should be completed by year end. The ordinances will be

introduced, published in full in the Two River Times, at minimum. A public hearing is scheduled

and at that time, the public comments and/or concerns will be addressed before adoption of the

ordinance.

Carolyn Desena of 3 Azalea Lane expressed her concerns as to the timing of public

information becoming available when the affordable housing issue started in the Borough. She

does not feel the public was given the opportunity to participate in a healthy discussion.

Mr. Rogers stated that the Mt. Laurel/COAH process has been ongoing for years and the

Council has adopted many ordinances and plans since he began working for the Borough in

2004. The meeting minutes have been public. The public notices have been placed in the

newspapers. However, when the Borough engages in a lawsuit, these actions are held

confidentially with a Judge. There have been many meetings with the residents regarding this

matter.

Ms. Desena doesn’t feel there is enough transparency regarding this matter. She also

stated that she spent a large amount of money to subdivide and beautify her property with the

town. She feels that the Yellowbrook settlement is no different from her own matter which had to

go through a long process with the Borough. When a matter in the Borough involves the amount

of money affordable housing does, she feels that the residents should be heard in a thoughtful

manner.

Mayor Hemphill stated that the residents are being heard in a thoughtful manner and no

one is taking that right away.

Tom Fuschetti of 67 Bingham Avenue asked if there is an environmental report available

on the Carton Street property.

Mr. Rogers stated there is no environmental report at this time.

Mr. Fuschetti questioned as to how a property closing can take place when there is

potential contamination.

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Mr. Rogers advised that the closing has not taken place and is still under negotiation. He

also noted that all documents will be available at the time of closing.

Kristen Bunnell of 5 Azalea Lane asked for the names of the Affordable Housing

Committee members.

Mr. Rogers responded by stating that the Committee is currently made up of Mayor

Hemphill and Councilman John Conklin.

Ms. Bunnell asked how Borough taxpayers may get more involved with the Committee.

Mayor Hemphill advised Ms. Bunnell and any other interested parties to send a letter to

the Borough Administrator to be considered.

Ms. Bunnell stated she appreciates the good intentions but would ask that the Committee

become an action item and would like a timeframe.

Mayor Hemphill shared he would like to put together a group of interested citizens within

the next 5-6 months.

Maureen Holahan Sailing of 156 Blackpoint Road referred to wording in the

Yellowbrook settlement regarding possible contamination at the Carton Street site. She states

there is no mention of who or what body determines whether or not the property should be

remediated.

The Mayor states this will go back to negotiations and if they refuse to remediate, it is a

problem.

Ms. Sailing then stated the agreement shows the developer will need to pay the Borough

$3.15 million. She would like to know where the units will then be built.

The Mayor advised her that it has not yet been determined.

Ms. Sailing feels affordable housing on Carton Street is speculative.

Mr. Rogers asked Ms. Sailing if she had any other questions.

Ms. Sailing stated she does not feel the Councilmembers are available to members of

ROSAH even though they have been told the Mayor and Council are available to hear their ideas

and beliefs.

Mr. Rogers asked Ms. Sailing to have her attorney submit her ideas and beliefs in writing

to the Borough attorney.

Mr. Barger reminded Ms. Sailing that she identified herself as a member of ROSAH on a

conference call he attended last Friday and that the Borough is in litigation with her organization.

Don Devine of 10 Tuxedo Road asked whether or not the Council’s Executive Sessions

were recorded.

Mr. Rogers stated that there are minutes typed from the Executive Session but there are

no recordings. There are discussions held but no actions are taken. Public Council meeting

minutes are available on the Borough’s website and the Executive Session minutes may be

obtained through an OPRA request.

Mr. Devine is concerned that public policy is being decided behind closed doors without

the public being informed.

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Mr. Devine stated that the Mayor and Council were urged by the public not to sign the

Yellowbrook agreement when it was discussed at a January 28th meeting however the public was

advised that it was a done deal.

Mr. Devine then asked why the Borough’s attorney would say “involving the public

would get nothing done and the public doesn’t deserve to know”.

Mr. Barger stated he was also on the call and he does not believe the attorney spoke those

words.

Mr. Devine stated he will obtain an audio transcript of the meeting.

Mr. Devine then recalled a meeting on January 28th wherein he felt that 99% of the town

was blindsided by the Borough’s entire affordable housing process. He did not feel there was a

gameplan in regard to the property at South Ward and felt that the public was being informed

only due to the requirement of public disclosure.

Mr. Devine continued by stating that he was asked if he would be interested in joining the

Affordable Housing Committee back on January 28th however, when he and his neighbor tried

repeatedly to meet with the Mayor and Councilman Conklin, they would not. He stated that now

the town’s attorney has advised them not to speak with anyone.

He asked if there is a gameplan as to the actual number of units, how Yellowbrook is

allowed to bypass density rules, and what happens if Carton Street is contaminated.

Stavros Memtsoudis of 135 Bingham Avenue requested the addresses for the properties

in which liens may be assessed according to Resolution #2020-0609-88 and asked how to report

other properties that the town may not be aware of.

Mr. Rogers shared the property addresses of: 91 Rumson Road, 55 Shrewsbury Drive and

140 Rumson Road. He stated they have received notices and will now receive another notice

with a copy of the Resolution. If they do not comply with the maintenance, the Borough will

maintain the property and place a lien on the subject property. He advised Mr. Memtsoudis to

inform the Borough of any other properties that need to be addressed.

Mike McCarty of 1 Blackpoint Horseshoe asked the Mayor and Council how they are

locating possible affordable housing properties in the Borough. He suggested Zillow, real estate

agents and an RFQ.

Mr. Rogers confirmed all of the above methods are being used and advised Mr. McCarty

to please contact the Borough if he knows of any properties that might be of interest.

Carolyn Desena of 3 Azalea Lane asked for the backup plan in case of contamination at

Carton Street that cannot be remediated.

The Mayor advised her that this topic had been covered today.

Mr. Rogers stated that the Borough has an extensive Mt. Laurel plan and there are a

number of mechanisms being used to create affordable housing units in the Borough. As an

example, he explained the recent purchase of a home on Maplewood Avenue which is being

utilized as market-to-affordable. Other properties are being looked at for potential assisted living.

As soon as the Borough goes before the Judge and has more information, it will be shared.

Don Devine of 10 Tuxedo Road again asked about a gameplan for properties not

associated with the Yellowbrook settlement.

The Mayor explained that plans are being developed in order to reach the 51 units of

required affordable housing. The Mayor also advised Mr. Devine that he understands he is trying

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to make things appear as though the Borough representatives aren’t doing anything to work

towards progress with affordable housing and that is not the case. They are working diligently.

He then asked Mr. Devine what he has done to help in regard to affordable housing.

Mr. Devine responded that he has tried to have meetings with Councilman Conklin and

Mr. Rogers and they have refused.

The Mayor reminded Mr. Devine that they have purchased 2 more pieces of property and

are deciding how best to use the property for units and what category the units would fall into.

Jon Blatt of 89 Rumson Road asked the Mayor if municipal bonds are being considered

for the purpose of achieving the Borough’s affordable housing RDP should there be a deficit.

The Mayor stated that municipal bonds have not yet been considered as it is the

Borough’s objective not to borrow money, however everything is always an option.

Mr. Rogers read a letter submitted by Stu Sendall of 7D Lafayette Place. Mr. Sendell

asked for a report of the COVID-19 impact on Borough employees and the community. He

would like to know the number of cases diagnosed, number of hospitalizations and deaths.

Mr. Rogers noted that due to HIPAA laws, he will not disclose how many employees

were diagnosed, hospitalized, etc. during the pandemic. However, he referred Mr. Sendell and

the public to the Monmouth County Health Commission website. The website lists information

town by town.

Mr. Sendell’s letter also asked for a report of how many property owners in the Borough

had not paid their real estate taxes by the end of the June 1 grace period. He requested the

number and percentage.

Mr. Rogers shared 2019 data reflecting a collection rate of 94.79% at the end of the grace

period and 233 properties had not paid by the end of the grace period. In 2020, the collection rate

was 95.57% and the number of properties was 201.

Councilman Swikart noted that Mr. Sendell’s letter mentioned that he had tried to reach

out to Councilman Swikart to discuss the COVID-19 impact but was not able to get a response.

Councilman Swikart wanted it noted on record that he had never received any communication

from Mr. Sendell at all.

Councilman Casazza stated that he was also named in Mr. Sendell’s letter and it was

mentioned he too had been contacted by Mr. Sendell with no response received. Councilman

Casazza wanted it noted that he has no idea why Mr. Sendell would write that in a letter but just

as Councilman Swikart said, he wasn’t contacted by Mr. Sendell.

Mayor Hemphill brought the public comment session to a close.

ADJOURNMENT:

Councilman Rubin made a motion to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by

Councilman Casazza. The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m. All in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

________________________

Thomas S. Rogers, R.M.C.

Municipal Clerk/Administrator

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