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Minutes from the June 7, 2010 Public Meeting                                   

of the South Plainfield Mayor and Council

The meeting was called to order at 8:20pm by Mayor Butrico in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6, with adequate notice of this meeting of the Borough Council being provided to the borough’s two official newspapers and also published on the Borough’s website. 

Clerk Graf called the roll.  Present were Council Members: Anesh, Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, and Salerno.

Mr. Bengivenga asked to amend the minutes of the public meeting to include that Mr. Bengivenga stated that the Board of Ed President did abstain from voting on the Sodexho contract.

Mr. Bengivenga made a motion to accept the Agenda and Executive Minutes, and the amended minutes of the Public meeting of May 17, 2010; seconded by Mr. Rusnak.

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Mayor Butrico opened the meeting for public comment on Agenda items only.

Frank Mikorski agreed with Ms. Buteas’ earlier comment that all options should be explored before the Council using bonding to fund a project.  This comment was in reference to Ordinance # 1895, the purchase of recreation equipment.

Paul McCullen of Walnut Street stated that he was looking forward to the passage of Ordinance # 1893 and hoped to see speed humps installed on his street.  Regarding Ordinance # 1895, he agreed with Mr. Mikorski and Ms. Buteas’ comments.  Next Mr. McCullen asked about the Borough’s street sweeping program – equipment and schedule which Mayor Butrico clarified for him.

Mayor Butrico closed the public portion and called for Ordinance # 1891.

Clerk Graf read Ordinance # 1891 by title only for public hearing and final adoption as follows:

Bond ordinance providing a supplemental appropriation of $122,000 for improvements to the truck bypass route in and by the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County Of Middlesex, New Jersey and authorizing the issuance of $115,000 bonds or notes of the borough for financing part of the appropriation.

As this is a final reading, Mayor Butrico opened the public hearing on Ordinance # 1891.

There were public comments so Mayor Butrico closed the Public Hearing and called for a motion.

Ms. Buteas made a motion to adopt Ordinance # 1891; seconded by Mr. Anesh as follow:

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:

Section i)         The improvement described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance has heretofore been authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of South Plainfield, New Jersey (the “Borough”) as a general improvement.  For the improvement or purpose described in Section 3, there is hereby appropriated the supplemental amount of $122,000, such sum being in addition to the $450,000 appropriated therefor by bond ordinance #1734, as amended by ordinance #1862 of the Borough, finally adopted June 26, 2006, as amended June 29, 2009 (the “Original Bond Ordinance”), and including the sum of $7,000 as the additional down payment required by the

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Local Bond Law.  The additional down payment is now available by virtue of provision for down payment or for capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets.

Section ii) In order to finance the additional cost of the improvement or purpose not covered by application of the additional down payment, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $115,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law.  In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.

Section iii) (a) The improvement heretofore authorized and the purpose for the financing of which the bonds are to be issued is improvements to the Truck Bypass Route, the improvements also include but are not limited to, the preparation of design and construction plans and bid documents, architectural and engineering work, environmental studies and remediation costs, permits, feasibility studies, reports and applications, all work materials, equipment, labor and appurtenances as necessary therefor or incidental thereto, as described in the Original Bond Ordinance.

(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for the improvement or purpose is $540,000, including the $425,000 bonds or notes authorized by the Original Bond Ordinance and the $115,000 bonds or notes authorized herein.

(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose is $572,000, including the $450,000 appropriated by the Original Bond Ordinance and the $122,000 appropriated herein.

Section iv) All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date.   The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the chief financial officer.  The chief financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the chief financial officer’s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations.  All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law.   The chief financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof.  The chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this ordinance is made.  Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser.

Section v) The Borough hereby certifies that it has adopted a capital budget or a temporary capital budget, as applicable. The capital or temporary capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith.  To the extent that the purposes authorized herein are inconsistent with the adopted capital or temporary capital budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has been filed with the Division of Local Government Services.

Section vi) The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated:

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(a)       The improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is not a current expense.  It is an improvement or purpose that the Borough may lawfully undertake as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefitted thereby.

(b)        The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 5 years.

(c)        The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey.  Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided in this bond ordinance by $115,000, and the obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law.

(d)       An aggregate amount not exceeding $572,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or improvement.  Of this amount, $450,000 was estimated for these items of expense in the Original Bond Ordinance and an additional $122,000 is estimated therefor herein.

Section 7.       The Borough hereby declares the intent of the Borough to issue the bonds or bond anticipation notes in the amount authorized in Section 2 of this bond ordinance and to use proceeds to pay or reimburse expenditures for the costs of the purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance. This Section 7 is a declaration of intent within the meaning and for purposes of Treasury Regulations §1.150-2 or any successor provisions of federal income tax law.

Section 8.         Any grant moneys received for the purpose described in Section 3

Thereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvement or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this ordinance.  The amount of obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used.

Section 9.        The chief financial officer of the Borough is hereby authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the sale of obligations of the Borough and to execute such disclosure document on behalf of the Borough.  The chief financial officer is further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the Borough and to amend such undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule.   In the event that the Borough fails to

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comply with its undertaking, the Borough shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the remedy shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking.

Section 10.      The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance.  The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.

Section 11.      Pursuant to Special Resolution #11-14, approved at the January 2, 2010   Annual Reorganization meeting,  Remington, Vernick and Vena Engineering shall serve as the Truck By-Pass Project Engineer and the related costs thereof shall be funded through this ordinance.

Section 12.      This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law.

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Clerk Graf read Ordinance # 1892 by title only for public hearing and final adoption as follows:

 #1892 entitled: An ordinance to exceed the Municipal Cost of Living Allowance and to

  establish a CAP Bank when the COLA is equal to or less than 2.5% in

  accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14.

As this is a final reading, Mayor Butrico opened the public hearing on Ordinance # 1891.

There were public comments so Mayor Butrico closed the Public Hearing and called for a motion.

Mr. Anesh made a motion to adopt Ordinance # 1892; seconded by Mr. Bengivenga as follows:

WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S. A. 40A:4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.5% or the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), whichever is less, over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and,

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14 provides that a municipality may, in any year in which the COLA is equal to or less than 2.5% increase its final appropriations by a percentage greater than the COLA, but not to exceed the 3.5% rate as specified in the law, when authorized by ordinance; and,

WHEREAS, the COLA for 2010 has been certified by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs as 0.0% and,

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, in any year in which the COLA is equal to or less than 2.5%, may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of South Plainfield in the County of Middlesex finds it advisable and necessary to increase its 2010 budget by more than 0.0% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and,

WHEREAS, the Borough Council hereby determines that a 3.5% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $704,115.02  in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and,

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WHEREAS, the Borough Council hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County of Middlesex, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the 2010 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of South Plainfield shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14, be increased by 3.5% amounting to $704,115.02 and that the 2010 municipal budget for the Borough of South Plainfield be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and,

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption.

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Ms. Buteas asked for clarification of several points related to Ordinance # 1893.  Mr. Anesh explained. 

Mr. Bengivenga asked Borough Engineer Len Miller to explain the DOT regulations on Speed Humps.

Ms. Buteas noted that the best deterrent is Police presence and speeding tickets, citing Washington Ave in Dunellen as a perfect example of its effectiveness.

Mr. Anesh emphasized that 1893 would provide greater structure to the Borough’s Speed Hump policy.

Clerk Graf read Ordinance # 1893 by title only for introduction as follows:

#1893 entitled:  An ordinance amending the Code of the Borough of South Plainfield to

   provide for procedures for speed table requests and evaluations.

Mr. Anesh made a motion to adopt Ordinance # 1893 on first reading; seconded by Mr. McConville.

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Prior to the introduction of Ordinance 1894, Mayor Butrico asked if about the inclusion of Electrical fees in the waiver since this expense if for a third party vendor.  It was agreed to remove this fee from the ordinance.

Clerk Graf read Ordinance # 1894 by title only for introduction as follows:

#1894 entitled:  An ordinance amending Ordinance no. 1801 entitled, “An Ordinance establishing a State Uniform Construction Code Enforcing Agency, etc.”   By waiving fees
for disabled persons seeking to make their homes handicapped accessible.

Ms. Buteas made a motion to adopt #1894 on first reading, seconded by Mr. McConville.

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED                                                                                                                            3147

Mr. Bengivenga made a motion to table Ordinance # 1895 to allow for further investigation of funding; seconded by Ms. Buteas.

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Mr. Salerno made a motion to approve Resolutions 10-137, and 10-147 through 10-157; seconded by Mr. McConville which all begin with BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THAT:

#10-137

WHEREAS, the local capital budget for CY 2010 was introduced on May 17, 2010; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to amend said capital budget section, to include improvements to the Truck Bypass Route in and by the Borough of South Plainfield, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey and authorizing the issuance of $115,000 bonds or notes of the borough for financing part of  the appropriation.

WHEREAS, the maximum estimated cost for said General Improvements is $122,000.00;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield, County of Middlesex, that the amendment to the adopted capital budget section of the 2010 Budget be made as follows

                        Project:    Truck Bypass Engineering & Study                          $122,000

                        Capital Improvement Fund:                                                  $   7,000

                        Debt Authorized:                                                                $115,000

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that two (2) certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Director of Local Government Services. 

#10-147

the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a refund check in the amount of $47.00 for a plumbing permit fee paid by the resident of 176 South Plainfield Avenue in accordance  with Resolution # 10-084.

#10-148

authorization is hereby given to waive the Fire Permit fee of $42.00 for the South Plainfield High School Project Graduation to be held on June 22, 2010 at the Club at Ricochet. 

#10-149

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector advises that the following taxpayers and/or their agents have

overpaid their taxes and have requested refunds:

OWNER/ADDRESS

Block 153, Lot 1

Glen Scrudato & Lisa Kaplan

2032 Bleecker Street

South Plainfield, NJ 07080                                                                                                                 

$1,279.59                                                                                            

VENDOR

Direct Settlement Services

300 Penn Center Boulevard

Suite 303

Pittsburgh, PA 15235

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

Plainfield that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to issue a check(s) in the

amount(s) as mentioned above.

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#10-150

WHEREAS, a need has been determined for street sweeping services and sealed bids for Street Sweeping Services were received and publicly opened on June 19, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Stilo Excavating, Inc. of South Plainfield, NJ was determined to be the lowest qualified bidder, at a cost of $40,985.00 and a one year agreement was executed for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-15, said    agreement may be extended for two (2) one-year terms; and

WHEREAS, said contract was renewed from July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 by approval of Resolution #09-183.

WHEREAS, the Borough of South Plainfield and Stilo Excavating mutually agree to renew the contract agreement  for one additional one year period at the same cost of $40,985.00; and

WHEREAS, funds for said purpose will be made available in the Public Works Department CY2010 Budget, account # 0-01-26-290-002-235

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield that authorization is hereby given to renew a contract for street sweeping services for the Borough of South Plainfield to Stilo Excavating, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $40,985.00 for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the necessary agreement with Stilo Excavating, Inc.                                                                              

#10-151

WHEREAS, Skyline Management Corp. (Plainfield Associates), has applied for a release of a performance bond posted for public improvements to Block 254, Lot 1.04; (Day Care Site,  Golden Acres), and

WHEREAS the Borough Engineer has certified all required public improvements to the property have been installed; and

WHEREAS the requirements and conditions of Borough Ordinance # 762 have been complied with as to filing and serving of notice; and

WHEREAS the Borough Engineer has recommended that the performance bond in the form of a Check in the amount of $25,430.00  be released .  Payment of any outstanding engineering escrow fees shall be satisfied as well; and

WHEREAS the Governing Body held a public hearing on Monday, June 7, 2010 and there were no objections filed against the release of said bond.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the above stated performance bond be released. 

#10-152

Authorization is hereby granted to permit the property owners of Block 216.01, Lot 1.12 to erect a deck in the near yard adjacent to an existing easement and agree to remove if access to easement is required.

#10-153

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-10 Local budget Act provides that where any contracts, commitments or payments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the budget, temporary appropriations should be made for the purposes and amounts required in the manner and time therein provided; and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      3149

WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is prior to the adoption of the CY2010 Budget; and

WHEREAS, the temporary budget set forth below does not exceed twenty six and one quarter percent of the total appropriations in the previous year’s budget ( exclusive of any appropriations made for Debt Service, Capital Improvements Fund and Public Assistance).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of South Plainfield that the temporary appropriations are hereby amended to add the following amounts and that a certified copy of this resolution be transmitted to the chief Financial Officer.

#10-154

Authorize an increase for a Change Order #1 for the New Market Avenue Extension – Phase I and Spicer Avenue in a contract between Borough of South Plainfield and Star of the Sea, not to exceed $59,120.50.

#10-155

Appoint John Pabst to serve as Zoning Officer from June 1 through July 2, 2010 at a per diem rate of $60.00.                                                                                                                      3150

#10-156

WHEREAS, the Borough of South Plainfield requires a 3’ x 3’ permanent easement on property known as Block 328, Lot 1 ( 400 Hamilton Blvd ) for the purpose of allowing Verizon to install a telephone pole on this property; and

WHEREAS, the Borough of South Plainfield agrees to pay the property owners $500.00 for said easement;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that approval is hereby given to authorize a permanent easement on Block 328, Lot 1 ( 400 Hamilton Blvd ) to Morris Schechter for a fee of $500.00.

#10-157

WHEREAS, applications for renewal of liquor licenses for the year 2010-2011 have been submitted; and

WHEREAS, no objections to said renewals have been filed; and

WHEREAS, the proper Borough and State fees have been paid by all applicants.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of the Borough of South Plainfield that the following licensees be granted renewals of their liquor licenses for the year commencing July 1, 2010 and expiring June 30, 2011.

LIQUOR LICENSES           CORPORATE NAME                      DBA_____________                

1222-31-021-001                     American Legion

1222-31-022-002                     BPOE Lodge # 2298

1222-31-023-001                     Italian American Progressive League

1222-31-024-001                     Plainfield Curling Club, Inc.

1222-31-026-001                     VFW # 6763

1222-31-028-001                     Knights of Columbus

1222-32-009-005                     SRI Liquors, Inc.

1222-33-001-006                     JPRC, Inc                                       Liquid Assets

1222-33-003-005                     Ignite Restaurants                          Joe’s Crab Shack

1222-33-007-003                     GMRI, Inc                                      Red Lobster

1122-33-008-010                     Sonador                                       Adeline’s

1222-33-012-011                     Ruby Tuesdays

1222-33-013-007                     Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

1222-33-014-002                     SGS Asso. Inc                                Sal’s

1222-33-015-005                     South Plainfield Lodging, LLC           Holiday Inn

1222-33-016-009                       Madhusudan LLC                              Palace of Jaipur

1222-33-017-003                     ZZZCorp                                        Flanagan’s

1222-33-018-004                     Norman’s Bar & Grill                        KC’s Corner

1222-33-019-006                     Brinel, LLC                                     Paulo’s

1222-33-020-001                     Polish National Home of SP

1222-36-030-002                     Friendwell Management LLC              Best Western Hotel

1222-44-004-007                     Witty’s Liquors of SP

1222-44-006-003                     Vito & Sons, Inc.                             Buy Rite Liquor

1222-44-011-004                     WC South Plainfield LLC                   Wine Country

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Mr. Salerno made a motion to accept the Correspondence as indicated below; seconded by Mr. McConville:

1. Marguerite & Ron Fusco – Deck Variance

2. State of NJ DEP – Plainfield Country Club

3. Traffic Safety – May Minutes

4. Code Enforcement – May Monthly Report

5. State of NJ DEP – Open Space Referendum

6. Resident – Dog Complaint

7. Recycling – April Monthly Report                                                                                                                          3151

8. Erika Lynn Foundation for Autism – Outdoor Music Festival

9. Environmental – May Monthly Report

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Mr. McConville made a motion to approve the Bills List for payment; seconded by Ms. Buteas as follows:

Current Fund -  $405,535.75

Sewer Utility Operating Fund – $3,540.76 

        Pool Utility Operating Fund –  0

General Capital -  $53,207.43

Sewer Utility Capital Fund - 0

        Grant Fund -  $750.91

Dog Trust -   0

        Treasurers Trust – $5,019.05 

        Recreation Trust -  $3,349.71

Pool Capital - 0

       TOTAL OF ALL FUNDS - $ 471,403.61

YES: Bengivenga, Buteas, McConville, Rusnak, Salerno, Anesh     MOTION CARRIED

Turning to Reports, Ms. Graf advised the governing body of the passing of retired Plumbing Inspector Robert Tumulo.

Len Miller reviewed his written project summary update on the various engineering projects

A discussion took place on the removal of trees along Lakeview Ave and whether new trees would be planted. It was decided that Mr. Cullen should work with Alice Tempel and Kevin Murtagh on a plan for tree replacement.

Mayor Butrico asked how long the milling of South Clinton Ave would be to which Mr. Miller stated 2 – 3 nights.

Ms Buteas asked if the Energy Audit Report was available.  Mr. Miller will email a copy to each member of the Governing Body.  She was interested in the recommendations for each of the borough buildings.

Mayor Butrico asked for a status on the woodland Ave/Oak Tree Ave intersection.  Mr. miller will contact Middlesex County on this project as well as the Maple Ave/Lakeview Ave intersection.

CFO/Administrator Glenn Cullen advised the Council that the Council will hold public meetings on June 14 at Boro Hall & June 16 at the Senior Center to discuss the CY2010 budget with Dept. Heads.  The meeting will begin at 6:00pm.  He also commended the DPW staff on their work to remove the trees along Lakeview Ave.  When asked by the Mayor about the stumps, Mr. Cullen stated that that was the next step.

Ms. Buteas asked when work would begin on the 2 bathrooms in the front of Boro Hall. Mr. Cullen replied that he expected work to begin within the next week or two.  She was interested in the recommendations for each of the borough buildings.

Mr. Bengivenga reported that he followed up with the residents who complained about the fertilizer problem at the Ponytail fields. He explained that the same is used on all the fields. Kevin Hughes has presented a plan to extend the parking lot at Pitt Street Park.  Mr. Bengivenga announced the scholarship recipients from UNICO.  They are Katie Muglia, Bill Papa and Phil Longo.  Former Council President Tony Cotoia was honored posthumously. Also congratulations to the 2010 SPHS Hall of Fame recipients.

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Ms. Buteas commended the VFW & American Legion for a moving Memorial Day remembrance.  She thanked Borough Attorney Paul Rizzo for his assistance with the drafting of the Highland Woods rules and regulations and also the Super 50/50 for Labor Day.

Mr. McConville also thanked the Veterans groups for the Memorial Day events.  The only regret was the low attendance.  The only regret was the low attendance. 

Mr. Rusnak reported that the new Budget Review Committee met today and covered quite a bit of ground.  They expect to meet again next week.

Mr. Salerno thanked the OLC Feast volunteers, especially OEM staff for all their help with the Feast.  He also thanked Diane Janus and Marie Dudek for covering for Ms. Graf during here recent hospitalization and preparing the Agenda for tonight.

Mr. Anesh congratulated OLC for a great Feast.  He also congratulated Troy Kurliew for attaining his Eagle Scout ranking.  Mr. Anesh announced that Traffic Safety is in agreement on the Council’s request for a No Left Turn off McKinley Street.

Mayor Butrico congratulated all the Girl Scouts who received their Bronze, Silver or Gold Merit designations at a recent event and noted that the accomplishment is harder than the Boy Scouts’ equivalent.  The Mayor also acknowledged the Middle School Memorial Day Event and thanked  Principal Steve Novak for bringing the true meaning of the day to the students.  Mayor Butrico also announced the grand opening of a new Bakery on New Brunswick Ave and praised it as outstanding

Ms. Buteas thanked Glenn and Marie Dudek for the assistance they provided with the Summer Internship program and also commended Sarah Hayden for her efforts with her Voter Registration project.

Mayor Butrico opened the meeting for Public comment.

Frank Mikorski thanked Mike Zushma and the Emergency Management staff for their help at the Feast.  He also thanked the Police Dept. for responding to a medical emergency at his home recently.

Board of Ed President Jim Gianakis thanked Gelnn and Ray Rusnak for their efforts with the Board budget.  He also apologized for misinformation that was given to the Council and said the Board would deal with it.  He also asked the council to direct residents with Board business to the Board instead of the council.

Paul McCullen voiced his concerns about the need for tree replacement and suggested several species.  He also commented on the drainage issues in the Walnut Street / McDonough Street area.  He closed by suggesting that what took place with the By Laws debate would be better done in private.

Mrs. Lee thanked the Borough for acting so quickly on the problem on the vacant lot that was reported at an earlier meeting.

Steve Danyo asked about the tree removal for the decorative lighting and commented that the money being spent on this project would be better served doing roads in disrepair.  Regarding using speeding tickets as a deterrent in place of speed humps.  He also thanked OEM for all their help with the Feast.

Mayor Butrico wished Frank Mikorski a Happy Birthday.

Mr. Anesh made a motion to adjourn; seconded by Mr. Salerno.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joann L. Graf, RMC
Municipal Clerk