Mantoloking Reporter

Gail Bittel, dispatcher for the Mantoloking Police Department, has told The Reporter a Colgate University class ring, 1954 with the initials JMT was found in the flower bed adjacent to Borough Hall. It can be claimed at the Police Department.

Residents discussed: Wheelchair access at the Lyman Street beach; it may be in place next summer. . . A no parking sign obstructs a welcome
to Mantoloking sign on Ocean Avenue. . . Poison ivy spews from many private properties along sidewalks and beach accessways all over the
Borough.

The meeting was called to order at 8:06 pm. All Councilmen were in attendance. Minutes from the April, March and February meetings were
approved.

The Police activity for April was normal for this time of year, a theft reported, two animal complaints, four burglar alarms sounding, a
handful of 911 calls, suspicious persons and vehicles, and mega vehicle stops.

Superintendent Heckman completed a long list of repairs, meetings and surveys, lowered "Do Not Feed the Birds" signs on the Bergen Avenue
beach as well as undoing damages done by vandals on that beach.

Fire Chief Downes reported Mantoloking was one of the first 50 fire companies in the state to receive a thermal imaging camera. And he
reminded residents they are obligated to register with the Borough fire alarm systems installed in their houses. During April, the Fire Company
responded to 12 calls, had three training drills and one regularly scheduled business meeting.

Building permits for April were issued for water service connection, plumbing alterations, demolition, new house construction, reroofing and
building alterations.

Dave Loughran, Emergency Management, asked The Reporter to publish the flooding evacuation plan: If you hear a steady siren blast of 3 to 5 minutes, it means that you should turn your radio to 1160 WOBM-AM, 92.7 WOBM-FM, 95.9 WADB-FM, 1310 WJLK-AM, 98.5 WJLK-FM or 100.1 WJRZ-FM. Or call 800 792-8314 for the New Jersey State Police Emergency Management Hotline. A FORMAL NOTICE TO EVACUATE HAS THE FORCE OF LAW- IT MUST BE OBEYED. If you are unable to evacuate, call the Mantoloking Police at 892-0832 to arrange transportation to an inland shelter.

CFO Crelin told Council that residents have 90 days to pay their sewer bills which cover the current year, not as misprinted on the sewer bill.

Old business-DOGS. Over 50 residents crowded this Council Meeting to discuss Ordinances 418 and 419. Ira Friedman had circulated a petition
to dog owners to lobby Council to keep last year's Ordinance #402 unchanged. His „Bingo‰ must have his exercise. Valentine Clark knows
dogs are unpredictable so should be leashed. Joyce Cooper would like Council to mandate foxes be leashed. Jim Clark fears for the safety of
dogs, thus if you love your dog as he loves his "Lucy" you will leash her. Automobiles in this most populous state are the main culprit in dog
deaths. Martin Dafner's dog "Digby" at 175 lbs. needs his run on the beach. "Nasdaq" Black who was attacked on the beach said‚ dogs aren't
human and should be leashed. Bob McIntyre's "Hootie" is well behaved on the beach and is under control; good thing, his former dog "Sidney"
thought Mayor Dunbar was lunch! Barbara DeAmicis expects dogs to be under their owners control and that Ord 402 is more than strict. Kay
Oakley's dog "Dusty" unexpectedly bolted from the beach and was hit by a car. Cars trying to avoid hitting a dog could very well cause serious
accidents, hurting people. Peter Flihan agrees Mantoloking dog owners are responsible people. It's the out-of-town dogs who run rampant and
ruin the beach privileges for residents‚ dogs. If only there could be a law to bar other dogs! Pete Calloway drove over an hour to attend this
meeting and said to leave Ord 402 as it is. Jim Gleckner lives on the ocean and has a fenced in yard so his "living stuffed toy" can romp
safely. Dan Hurley has walked his dogs for 52 years and hopes for no changes. Sandy McIntyre wants the ordinance to stay as it is; keep
Mantoloking's atmosphere inviting. Ed Meagher is a veteran beach sitter, and doesn't like to be licked by passing dogs. He knows what the dogs
licked a minute ago! Dogs should be leashed. Carol Leone sees out-of-town dogs running all over the beach, chasing kids and causing consternation to those who buy beach badges. Kathy Koos trains her dogs and they are under her control. It is the responsibility of owners to
train their dogs. Vicky O'Halloran says don't change the ordinance. Bill Richardson hasn't seen any incidents and says dogs are at their best off
leashes. Retain the current ordinance. Joe DeAmicis asks Council to enforce ord 402. Walter Bray knows it is the out-of-towners who are the
major source of the problem. Barbara Jenkins observes people coming in cars with their dogs and let them run. They have knocked her grandchild down. It is the out-of-towners who are the problem.

Councilman Husted stated residents must file a complaint when they see problems. The police cannot write a ticket if they haven't seen the
infraction. Council tabled any action until the June meeting.

The following resolutions were passed: Award the contract to RWV Land and Livestock South, Inc. for one year to bulldoze sand on the beach in emergency storm conditions; Appoint Councilman George Nebel to represent the Borough on the Community Advisory Committee of the Medical Center of Ocean County; Oppose the changes to the Health Care Financing Administration; Approve employment and salaries of part time seasonal employees; Advertise for bids for the Borough Hall roof replacement; and, Oppose the excavating and mining of sand and gravel from the ocean floor off Monmouth County. Beach badges will go on sale Saturday, May 26th. Seasonal employees have been hired and will be on duty.

Councilman Husted presented Council with an almost 2-inch thick Long Range Planning document for each member to peruse. He also talked of the necessity to plan ahead for the renourishment project, that the Corps of Engineers will have all the equipment in place to build a wider and
higher dune, if and when it will ever happen.

Councilman Popaca has been talking to Comcast to renew their contract with Mantoloking. Cost is a consideration but not much can be done to
reduce it; there is no competition, thus no alternative. He managed to have GPU re-light Mantoloking's dead street lights.

Council went into closed session to discuss contractual matters, pending litigation and receive advice of counsel.

The next meeting will be Monday, June 19th at 8:00 pm.

This meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm.

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