Mayor Dunbar opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence to reflect upon the loss of so many lives last Tuesday. There will be a candlelight vigil on Sunday, September 23rd at Arnold and Baltimore Avenues in Point Pleasant Beach at 7:30 pm.

Richard Thomas praised the work of the badge checkers, they did a great job. He wondered if bicyclists have to obey the same laws as motorists on East Avenue, a one-way street. Chief Garon said they do, but it is impossible to impose. The Police observe bicyclists, baby buggy pushers, walkers, runners, roller bladers, you name it, on East Avenue and Barnegat Lane. It‚s not easy to regulate this group. Mr. Thomas also noted that the bulkhead on the beachside of Lyman Street is deteriorating. Mr. Nebel praised the crossing guard at Albertson Street.

Gloria R. Gledhill, the Government Affairs Specialist for the New Jersey-American Water Company introduced herself to Council. She quickly talked about water, safety, clarity, costs, customer service and rates, that she is available to the Borough if needed. Councilman Nebel questioned NJ-American’s profit which is the largest of all water companies in New Jersey. She’ll get back to him on that.

Councilman Gillingham had been excused from this Council meeting. It was good to note a few residents came to the meeting.

The Police were busy during August. Chief Garon would like residents to be wary about telephone solicitations for money from so-called police organizations, or others, requesting help for victims‚ and their families.

The Fire Company was the busiest if has ever been with 32 calls during August. They responded to 15 alarms sounding, 2 CO alarms, 7 fires , 2 lightning strikes, an odor investigation, a smell of smoke, a gas leak, a stand-by for another fire company, and electrical hazard and a wires down. All this, and 2 training drills and a business meeting were conducted. The Fire Company has been very pleased that residents have responded so well to its fund drive. It‚s not over, but thank you. Hank Weed, the president of the South Beach Association, reported that lifeguards performed CPR on a woman who collapsed at the edge of the surf, and maintained her until the EMTs arrived to take over.

John Wardell, our Construction Official, disclosed that 15 new building permits and 7 updates were issued during August. These included 2 new single-family houses and a demolition.

Bills totaling $88,959.41 were passed. All but one were routine.

CEO Bill Crelin said $32,415 was received from beach badge sales, $115 less than last year. Sales really picked up in August. . .The police boat received $9,250 from residents to finance the patrolling of Barnegat Bay shores. . .And the tax collection rate is 98.45%.

In old business, Ordinance #434, providing for the construction of handicapped curbs and ramps at seven intersections in the Borough for a total of $50,000, utilizing a community block grant, was passed.

In new business, a resolution to sell the surplus police vehicle for $1,871.50 was passed.

A resolution concerning compliance with local finance board regulations pertaining to the 2000 Municipal Audit was passed.

Councilman Popaca said the Regionalization Committee is working on the refueling grant. He also reported for the Public Works Committee that a prefabricated barn-style building would cost under $150,000 half of what a normally constructed building would cost. And for Utility Services, Doug said there will be a public hearing for the Comcast cable renewal contract. And Garbage and Recycling: Waste Management will not start so early in the morning.

GPU has estimated the cost of laying underground electric wires along Route 35 from the Bay Head line to Brick: $5,937,500! This does NOT include cable or telephone.

Councilman Husted met at a meeting of all the towns along this reach discussing the renourishment of the beach. Ten million cubic yards of sand will be needed to rebuild the beach to its position of 75 years ago. All residents will get a copy of what was detailed at this meeting. He said we in the Borough must try to educate friends in other towns about this program. The Corps of Engineers‚ key element is that it is all or nothing, and all communities have only a year to decide. Most other communities are not as prepared as Mantoloking which has budgeted for renourishment.

Councilman Laymon said the new Welcome to Mantoloking‚ signs are being carved and will be up in the near future.

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

The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 15th at 8:00 pm. This meeting was adjourned at 8:48 pm. ***************************************

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