Robert M. Howard

The Borough of Union Beach meeting included presentations of police department citations, a business award to "Louie the Barber", and thank you resolutions to Mr. Remsen Straub & Buhler Automotive. Discussions covered license renewals/applications, a new firefighter application, reports from council members and department heads on public safety, health, education, recreation, finance, personnel, administration, emergency services, public affairs, library, special grants, construction, code enforcement, EMS, public works, and building and grounds. The meeting also addressed an ordinance authorizing the sale of certain property, resolutions commending community service, authorizing change orders, approving bid specifications, and approving an electronic tax sale. Additionally, the mayor was authorized to sign professional service contracts and a donation check was approved for the Police Unity Tour.

The meeting addressed various topics including library matters, drug alliance updates, senior concerns about parking and room usage, and EMS status. Discussions covered roadway repairs due to Hurricane Sandy, potential funding reimbursements, and the payment for public works trucks. Electrical upgrades at Borough Hall, budget preparations, salary ordinance, and personnel contracts were also discussed. The council considered joining NJSEM for gas services, DPW activities, property cleanups, hockey rink renovations, and outfall cleaning. Public safety and health reports were reviewed, along with recreation updates, Board of Education matters, planning committee progress, and library events. Code enforcement and construction reports were presented, and a request from Keyport High School for field practice was considered. The administrator reported on the RREM program, escrow accounts for prefab homes, building wiring, Ameri Corp hours, and tabled a resolution on part-time employee restrictions. Public discussions included ordinance concerns and community kitchen invitations.

The special council meeting focused on the award of a contract for the 2015 Roadway Improvement Program to A-Team Concrete, Inc., following a recommendation from the Borough Engineer. The program includes an alternate project for paving the school parking lot in coordination with the Board of Education. The council also discussed rodent problems, vacant homes, and abandoned properties, considering measures such as demolition programs, financing options, and potential grants. Additionally, the renewal of the Garbage Contract was addressed, with plans to discuss bid preparations at the June Agenda Meeting. An executive session was held regarding a personnel matter.

The meeting included the nomination and appointment of a new Police Captain, followed by an oath of office. There was a presentation of an award to Michael Woodrow for his service to the Monmouth County Police Academy. The council discussed issues related to abandoned properties, including clarification of ordinances and fees for maintenance. They also awarded a contract for solid waste, bulk refuse, and recyclable materials collection and disposal services. Additionally, there were discussions on the flood program and various reports from committees and department heads, including updates on the library, construction, code enforcement, EMS, public works, and the Board of Health.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics such as gift basket raffles, vendor permit approvals, firefighter requests, and donation requests for different fundraisers. An ordinance fixing the salaries, wages, and other emoluments of the regular officers of the police department was adopted. Reports were presented by council members and department heads, covering areas like library updates, drug alliance activities, finance, personnel, administration, public safety, health, education, recreation, and code enforcement. The Borough Administrator reported on issues related to Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts and ongoing projects. New business included ordinances related to wrecker's fees, parking regulations, and building and housing regulations. Resolutions were passed regarding grant acceptance for police department programs, authorization for advertising a signage board, adoption of an employee policy and procedures manual, and a tax exemption for a disabled veteran. The meeting also involved an executive session for a pending litigation update.