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- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 7:17 P.M.
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- ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1545
- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 1546
- “An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing those Ordinances that have been Codified in Chapter 402, Taxicabs, of the Code of the City of North Wildwood.”
- REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN DUNCAN
- PUBLIC: JIM KOCH
- ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Tolomeo, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 7:51 P.M. APPROVED
- Janet H. Harkins - City Clerk This is a generalization of the meeting of September 2nd , 2008 and not a verbatim transcript.
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SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 6:30 P.M. Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, Acting President of Council Robert McCullion, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan, Robert Maschio, Richard Ogen and Kellyann Tolomeo. Councilperson Patrick Rosenello was not present. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella. CITY ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND asked Council members for a brief Executive Session for potential litigation and personnel. RESOLUTION: #214-08 RE: Closed Meeting – Litigation & Personnel The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that Council now return to open session. Carried. 6:40 PM CITY ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND noted new Ordinance #1547 (changing portions of Ordinance #1393 and section 276-34B(9) up for introduction this evening will have to be held off to incorporate comments received from the Planning Board Solicitor. This will be withdrawn for tonight’s agenda and possibly completed for next meeting. Ordinance #1548 (Taxicabs) revised copy was reviewed with Council members. Mayor Henfey stated he met with taxi owners recently and stated the fee is $6.00 for most areas of North Wildwood. Henfey noted the driver must state the fee to the passenger before the cab rolls so that the passenger can agree to fee or dispute at that time. Henfey asked to have this introduced this evening so that it can be ready for our upcoming Irish Weekend. Solicitor Kaufmann also will be adding a minimum mandatory fine, other changes discussed, east-west fare fees and that the driver must state the fee to the passenger. Councilman Maschio reviewed the 2nd version and stated he is not prepared to vote to introduce this evening. Maschio feels the meters are better and noted going forward may do more harm than good. Ogen asked who checks the taxi meters for accuracy? No answer given. Maschio again asked to have this ordinance tabled this evening and place it under review with the changes. Mayor Henfey stated he wants this law approved for Irish Weekend. Duncan agreed with Henfey noting cabs are needed for the festival. Police Captain Gallagher stated they have met with Wildwood and Wildwood Crest and stated the new ordinance using zones is better for the Police. Maschio wants to put more thought into this before introduction. Koehler agreed to work on it tonight and Ogen also agreed as all fares are included. Duncan noted the fines in Section 4 need to be addressed. Mashio still stated is not in favor of introducing tonight. Tolomeo noted she is willing to work on it tonight. The minimum fares were discussed and changes noted by the Solicitor. Townsend also informed Council that the bench dedication program paperwork was given to Council members and asked for their comments to him. COUNCILMAN McCULLION noted at last meeting he asked for changing the ordinance against feeding feral cats to also include seagulls. Solicitor Kaufmann stated as it is currently written it also already pertains to seagulls. McCullion asked for a count of members as to who is in favor of adding seagulls specifically with Koehler, Maschio, Duncan, Tolomeo voting to add seagulls and Ogen stating no as it is already included. On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Tolomeo, that Council now return to open session. Carried. 7:16 PM REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 7:17 P.M. A regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held on the evening of the above date in the City Hall. The President of Council stated “The meeting is now open. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by posting a copy of the notice of the time and place of this meeting on the City Clerk’s bulletin board and by mailing a copy of the same to The Herald, The Press and Wildwood Leader on January 3, 2008.” ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, Acting President of Council Robert McCullion, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan, Robert Maschio, Richard Ogen and Kellyann Tolomeo. Councilperson Patrick Rosenello was not present. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella. MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Ogen, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19th, 2008 be approved as read. Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY RE: Increase Request – Public Hearing 9-9-08 On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried. ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC RE: Notice of Filing – Public Hearing 9-9-08 On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried. LOVE OF LINDA CANCER RE: Application for Raffle License – January 28, 2009
Theresa Viall Provisional/Promotion to Violations Clerk 9-3-08 On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the above appointment be confirmed. Carried. RESOLUTIONS: #209-08 RE: Refund for Overpayment of Real Estate Taxes REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. #210-08 RE: Refund for Overpayment of Sewer Taxes The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. #211-08 RE: Authorizing the City of North Wildwood to Enter into a Shared Services Agreement for Animal Shelter Services with Cape May County The above resolution was offered by Ogen, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. #212-08 RE: Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property no Longer Needed for Public Use on an Online Auction Website The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. #213-08 RE: Appointing a North Wildwood Liaison to the Cape May County Emergency Management Communications Center The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1545 - On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Maschio, that Ordinance No. 1545 be placed on its second reading. Carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1545 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Providing for the Continuation, Oversight and Supervision of the Volunteer Division of the City of North Wildwood Fire Department.” This Ordinance has been published according to Law, posted on the City Clerk’s bulletin board with copies available in the City Clerk’s Office on request. The President of Council stated this was the time and place to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1545 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the Clerk if she had received any objections in writing, the Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed. On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1545 be passed on its second reading and published according to Law, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1545 duly adopted. REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 1546 - On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1546 be placed on its first reading. Carried. The Clerk read Bond Ordinance No. 1546 by its title, known as “A Bond Ordinance Providing for Street and Utility Reconstruction of 12th Avenue in and by the City of North Wildwood, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, Appropriating $315,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $299,250 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof.” A Supplemental Debt Statement has been filed with the City Clerk by the Chief Financial Officer as required. On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Ogen, that Ordinance No. 1546 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1546 passed on its first reading. ORDINANCE NO. 1547 – (Changing portions of Ordinance #1393 and Section 276-34B(9). This ordinance introduction was pulled from the agenda and will be introduced at a later meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 1548 - On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that Ordinance No. 1548 be placed on its first reading. Carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1548 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Amending and Supplementing those Ordinances that have been Codified in Chapter 402, Taxicabs, of the Code of the City of North Wildwood.” On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that Ordinance No. 1548 be passed on its first reading as amended and published according to Law, the Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative except Maschio voting nay, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1548 passed on its first reading as amended. FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried. As per Resolution #09-08, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 COUNCIL: COUNCILMAN DUNCAN hopes all had a good summer noting upcoming events will be going on all over the island for the fall. COUNCILMAN OGEN wished all a happy “Day after Labor Day” and hopes everyone had a good summer.MAYOR HENFEY reviewed upcoming events especially the Mummers this weekend bringing seven bands to North Wildwood. Henfey is hopeful the weather will cooperate. A fishing tournament will also be held. September 11th will have a service beginning at 8:45 AM at the VFW Monument on West Spruce Avenue. Firemen’s Weekend will be the following weekend with a parade on Saturday. McCullion noted the parade route has changed and will only be going to 22nd Street so everyone needs to go south of that street to see the parade this year.PUBLIC: JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, questioned two Ordinances tonight - #1547 and #1548. Koch asked about the Bond Ordinance introduced at the 1st meeting of August as he felt it should have the 2nd reading and public hearing this evening. Koch also asked where did the $11 million get spent? McCullion stated the City is using monies for beach replenishment, bulkheads, seawall project, infrastructure and streets, etc. It was noted the City did not spend the money but only appropriated the money and may be a long period of time before we borrow the money for these projects. A bond ordinance only authorizes the bond not borrowing. Mayor Henfey noted the project must be listed in the bond ordinance. HARRY GALE, 307 E. 25TH Avenue, asked about the Surf Avenue project and where the City will be placing all the removed parking meters in that area. Gale also asked about permeated streets in West Cape May. Engineer Petrella stated it is not worth the added expense and not cost effective. Petrella noted West Cape May tried a small street using this procedure. Gale also spoke of the end of our season and a new budget should be coming up for discussion soon. Gale hopes the City will act like a corporation by reviewing personnel and reducing costs. Gale noted the City extended their parking meters till the October 26th for this year and would like to see signage placed on the meters and in the street area. Administrator Townsend noted the signs will be up by September 10th. Gale feels the City needs to place signs on all the meters. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Tolomeo, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 7:51 P.M. APPROVED: _________________________________ William J. Henfey - Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Janet H. Harkins - City Clerk This is a generalization of the meeting of September 2nd , 2008 and not a verbatim transcript. Directory: departments -> cityclerk -> councilminutes -> 2008 departments -> General information departments -> Sigchi conference Proceedings Format departments -> Why did they commit this attack departments -> Lesson plan lp – mr7008 lp rev. No: 0 departments -> National institute of technology, tiruchirappalli enclosure International Journals (sci only) departments -> Neural Network controlled Shift Register Traffic Shaper for atm networks departments -> Spanish program faculty departments -> Csulb ape alumni Adapted Physical Education Making a Difference In The Lives of Persons with Disabilities 2008 -> Caucus meeting Download 112.06 Kb. Share with your friends:
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