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CAUCUS MEETINGAUGUST 19, 2008 9:00 A.M. Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan, Kellyann Tolomeo, Richard Ogen and Robert Maschio. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella. SOLICITOR KAUFMANN stated Ordinance #1539 was forwarded to the Planning Board by the City Clerk for the Board’s review. The Planning Board needs to report back to City Council within 35 days or the Ordinance is presumed acceptable. The City has just received changes from the Planning Board and these changes, if implemented, will require the Ordinance to be published again. Kaufmann stated City Council can do one of three things: 1) adopt “as is” as the comments from the Planning Board were not timely, 2) can take the Board’s comments and amend this Ordinance, or 3) table the Ordinance today and start over. Engineer Petrella noted several of the changes he feels are good suggestions by the Planning Board. RESOLUTION: #198-08 RE: Closed Meeting – Litigation and Contracts 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. On a motion by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, that Council now return to open session. Carried. 9:50 AM COUNCILMAN McCULLION asked if our current Ordinance for feeding animals could add feral cats, seagulls and pigeons as this is his opinion. COUNCILMAN MASCHIO noted on agenda under Communication #2 the date should read September – not August as typed. ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated the Administrative Committee will have paperwork given to them soon regarding the Bench Dedication Program. Townsend noted this will be coming up at a future Council Meeting. Townsend, Petrella and Mayor Henfey all were discussing the Water Quality Management Plan as the City must address this issue. Petrella feels we should go with the County. Townsend also discussed Grassy Sound Civic Association with Solicitor Kaufmann noting an easement is needed from the Condo Association involved. A sketch was passed out to Council members of a handicap ramp access for the Seawall located at the end of Old New Jersey Avenue next to the bathrooms with Townsend asking for a resolution today. On a motion by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, Council now close the Caucus meeting and go to open session for the regular meeting. Carried. 10:00 AM REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008 10:00 A.M. A regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held on the morning of the above date in the City Hall. The President of Council stated that “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.” REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008 ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan, Robert Maschio, Richard Ogen and Kellyann Tolomeo. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella. MINUTES: On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 2008 be approved as read. Carried. COMMUNICATIONS: SPECIAL EVENT RE: USA Triathlon – Saturday, August 23, 2008 On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the above application be approved and filed. Carried.
RE: Car Show – Dubs on the Beach – 9/7/08 On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the above application be approved and filed. Carried.
RE: Permit for Social Affair – Sept. 19, 20 & 21 On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the above application be approved and filed with the State. Carried. ELKS LODGE RE: Permit for Social Affair – Sept. 19, 20 & 21 On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the above application be approved and filed with the State. Carried. NORTH WILDWOOD FIRE CO. RE: Permit for Social Affair – Sept. 18 On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the above application be approved and filed with the State. Carried. NORTH WILDWOOD FIRE CO. RE: Permit for Social Affair – Sept. 19, 20 & 21 On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the above application be approved and filed with the State. Carried. VANGELAS INC. (ECHO’S) RE: ABC Extension for Irish Festival September 19, 20 & 21
RE: ABC Extension for Irish Festival September 19, 20 & 21
RE: ABC Extension for Irish Festival September 19, 20 & 21
RE: ABC Extension for Irish Festival September 19, 20 & 21
RE: ABC Extension for Irish Festival September 19, 20 & 21
RE: ABC Extension for Irish Festival September 19, 20 & 21
RE: Public Hearing – August 28, 2008 – 7:00 PM On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried. NJ STATE POLICE RE: Emergency Operations Plan Approved as of July 31. 2008
FIRE DEPARMENT’S REPORT FOR JULY 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 14,530.24 Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month……………… 308 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU REPORT FOR JULY 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 28,370.00 Total Inspections for Month……………………………………………. 420 TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR JUNE 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 341,974.79 TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR JULY 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 714,828.17 REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008 SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR JUNE 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 344,714.97 SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR JULY 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 179,497.25 POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT FOR JULY 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Clerk’s Office……………… …….$ 549.90 Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month…………….. 3,907 NORTH WILDWOOD RECREATION REPORT FOR MAY 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………………….$ 18,999.00 NORTH WILDWOOD RECREATION REPORT FOR JUNE 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 38,614.70 NORTH WILDWOOD RECREATION REPORT FOR JULY 2008:Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 46,534.50 On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Maschio, that the above reports be received and filed as presented. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: None RESOLUTIONS: #199-08 RE: Refund for Overpayment of Real Estate Taxes The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. #200-08 RE: Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property No Longer Needed for Public Use on an Online Auction Website The above resolution was offered by Ogen, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. #201-08 RE: Awarding Contract to Richard E. Pierson Construction Company, Inc. for the Reconstruction of 21st Avenue Between Central and Atlantic Avenues 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. #202-08 RE: Awarding Contract to RA Walters & Son Inc. for Reconstruction of Bay Front Street End Bulkhead Between 4th and 5th Avenue The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Maschio, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008 #203-08 RE: Awarding Contract to Bud Concrete Inc. for Reconstruction of Surf Avenue Between 18th and 26th Avenues 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. #204-08 RE: Urging the New Jersey Legislature to Enact Legislation Allowing Municipalities to Opt out of the Civil Service System The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative except Duncan voting nay, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. #205-08 RE: Awarding Contract to Perna Finnigan, Inc. for USDA Rural Development Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program, Phase 1B 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. #206-08 RE: Awarding a Professional Services Contract to Lee L. Romm, Inc. 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. #207-08 RE: Authorizing the Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of North Wildwood and the New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Inc., Wildwood Local 59 Covering the Period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2011 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. #208-08 RE: Authorize VanNote Harvey go to bid for Access Ramp for the Seawall The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by McCullion, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 1539 - No motion made for second reading and public hearing. Another ordinance will be reintroduced at a later date. PULLED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008 ORDINANCE NO. 1543 - On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Ogen, that Ordinance No. 1543 be placed on its second reading. Carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1543 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance of the City of North Wildwood, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey appropriating $140,705.00 Constituting a Contribution from the County of Cape May for Reconstructing Sections of Central Avenue between 10th and 26th Avenues in the City of North Wildwood to Supplement the Amount of $449,449.00 Available from Bond Ordinance $1534 Finally Adopted for such purpose.” 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. 1543 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 McCullion, that Ordinance No. 1543 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. 1543 duly adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1544 - On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by McCullion, that Ordinance No. 1544 be placed on its second reading. Carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1544 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Amending those Ordinances that have been Codified at Sections 418-2 and 418-82A of the Code of the City of North Wildwood.” 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. 1544 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Dennis McKane, 406 E. 8th Avenue, questioned who enforces the parking ordinance. Police Chief Matteucci stated seasonal employees will be extended for approximately 4 weeks. Public Works Supervisor Wozunk noted he has full time employees to continue till the end of October. President of Council Rosenello 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 McCullion, that Ordinance No. 1544 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. 1544 duly adopted. ORDINANCE NO. 1545 - On a motion by Duncan, seconded by McCullion, that Ordinance No. 1545 be placed on its first reading. Carried. The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1545 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Providing for the Continuation, Oversight and Supervision of the Volunteer Division of the City of North Wildwood Fire Department.” On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that Ordinance No. 1545 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. 1545 passed on its first reading. FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST: On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Ogen, 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 AUGUST 19, 2008
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 19, 2008 COUNCIL: MAYOR HENFEY reminded all of the TriDu Race Event this Saturday. Mayor Henfey also thanked all persons involved in the Emergency Operation Plan noting we will get recertified in 2012. Mayor also thanked Engineer Petrella for his work on the FEMA Program as this enables property owners to receive a 15% reduction in their premium costs for Flood Insurance. The City is required to notify all property owners and notices were recently mailed to all properties.PUBLIC: EVERETT McCORKELL, 410 E. 13th Avenue, asked about the Fresh Air Home whether they will be demolishing this building. Councilman Maschio stated they will not be demolishing but are having an aggressive fund raising for monies. McCorkell also asked about the beach replenishment with the Administrator stating we are waiting to hear in the next 45-60 days for final approvals. McCorkell also had a problem with trash cans in front of a property and was told to call the Police Department. DAVID BUTLER, owner of Checker Cab Company, noted he has failed to get the proper paperwork to the City for his drivers and cabs. Butler stated gas has risen 400% and insurance is up 500%. Butler stated the cab companies are in need of an increase for taxi fees. Butler has a proposal and would like to meeting with the Mayor this morning after the meeting which the Mayor agreed. HARRY GALE, 307 E. 25TH Avenue, asked if the City will be changing all the signage on the parking meters with the new Ordinance. Gale was told that is in the works. Gale feels the City should not allow bicycles on the sidewalks and asked if the City could put up signs. Gale discussed affordable tax rate and the 6th Street Complex asking if that is affordable housing. Gale was told the City can count a certain percentage in a previous year but in the next Round we are not able to count. Gale was told there are a lot of issues and the State League of Municipalities is working in institute a lawsuit as this is burdening a lot of towns. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 10:44 A.M. APPROVED: _________________________________ William J. Henfey - Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Janet H. Harkins - City Clerk This is a generalization of the meeting of August 19th, 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 -> 6: 30 P. M. Members Present Download 167.65 Kb. Share with your friends:
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