Work session minutes of the wildwood commissioners in the county of cape may, new jersey

Commissioners Meeting Room

Time: 3:32 p.m.

MEETING CALLED:

Meeting called to order by the Mayor.

City Clerk leads in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

City Clerk called the roll and the following Commissioners answered to their names:

Byron – here, Leonetti – here, Troiano – here
OTHERS ATTENDING

Mary Bittner, Solicitor

Christopher Fox, Administrator

Edward D. Dennis, Jr. , Remington & Vernick Engineers

Ernest Troiano, Jr., Deputy Fire Chief

Gary Zeigler, Water Utility

Lori Rosensteel, Tax Collector

Jason Hesley, Tax Assessor

Christopher H. Wood, City Clerk

Lisa Brown, Aide to the City Clerk

As per N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, City Clerk read the Open Public Meetings Act Announcement.

September 13, 2017 – Work Session

September 13, 2017 – Regular Session

September 13, 2017 – Executive Session

City Clerk read the resolutions listed on the agenda.

A. Providing for a single and combined issue of $16,165,000.00 General Obligation Notes

B. Authorizing return of escrow balance deposits (various)

C. Authorizing Change Order No. 3 as recommended by Remington and Vernick Engineers on behalf of Lafayette Utility Construction for the project “USDA Sanitary Sewer Replacement, Phase 5A” ($28,274.00 increase to a new total of $2,514,184.00)

D. Authorizing Change Order No. 1 as recommended by Remington and Vernick Engineers on behalf of Lafayette for the project “Grassy Sound Water Main Replacement, Phase 2” ($17,580.00 increase to a new total of $816,447.00)

E. Approving Beach Event Application for Movies on the Beach, 2018 (various dates)

F. Approving Beach Event Application for Sandy Paws Dog Festival, July 29, 2018

G. Approving Beach Event Application for Beach Brawl, 2018 (various dates)

H. Requesting approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation (Byrne Plaza, $35,000.00)

I. Re-Appointing Karen Gallagher to a three-year term as Registrar of Vital Statistics in the City of Wildwood, and re-appointing Lisa Brown as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics

J. Amending contract to Cape Professional Billing Services ($10,000.00 reduction to $29,500.00)

K. Approving Loan Resolution in the principal amount of $1,088,000.00

L. Authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Wildwood $1,088,000.00 Sewer Utility Bonds

M. Awarding Alternate to Fair and Open contract to Joseph Baumann for professional development legal services for a term of one year in the amount of $32,000.00

N. Authorizing the submission of a grant application re: Reconstruction of Cedar Ave from Hudson Ave to Park Boulevard

O. Accepting additional grant funds from Byrne Fund and authorizing Release to WBID ($35,000.00)

P. Transferring ownership of abandoned trailer in satisfaction of storage bill

Q. Authorizing Triad Associates to proceed with project re: “NJDEP Resiliency Grant” ($121,000.00)

R. Authorizing payment in the amount of $2,771,384.93 dated September 27, 2017

S. Authorizing filing of all reports and other data contained in this agenda
ADDENDUM:

I. Authorizing Tax Collector to charge accounts for grass cutting and removal of debris (various)

II. Bon fire permit for United Methodist Church of NJ – September 29, 2017
City Clerk noted he had additional resolutions for consideration to be added to this agenda as follows:

III. Approving contract for Construction of New Operation Center for Wildwood Water Utility, Fabbri Builders, Inc. ($4,658,777.000)

IV. Authorizing waiver of Construction Permit Fees for Holly Beach Public Library Association
The Board agreed to add these items to the agenda.
Commissioner Byron asked for clarification relative to resolutions “H” and “O”. Mayor Troiano explained the

funds are coming through the City to go out to the contractor. Commissioner Byron requested resolutions “E”, “F” and “G” be amended to reflect due dates for payment as well as amendment of fees for resolution “E”. Ms. Bittner said she would forward the language for these resolutions to the City Clerk so the amendments could be made. Commissioner Byron requested resolution “M” be read and voted on separately. The Board agreed.

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes

1090-17 An Ordinance to amend Zoning Ordinance 728-08 to Exempt Municipal Property (SECOND

● None.
COMMUNICIATIONS:

● None.
APPLICANTS:

● None.
NEW BUSINESS:

● Best Practices, 2017 – City Clerk said the City was in the top percentile, and is eligible for the same state funding as last year. The Mayor asked if any member of the public had questions about Best Practices. There were none.
● October 11 Board of Commissioners Meeting – Lions Center – City Clerk announced the October 11, 2017 Commissioner’s Meeting will take place at the Wildwood Lion’s Center, 3:30 p.m. He said there may or may not be an ABC Meeting scheduled for this day.
● Gateway Improvement Project – Public Meeting Notice, October 2, 2017 – Mayor Troiano said this meeting will be held at Convention Hall between the hours of 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. This purpose of this open house if for citizens to go and review the proposed concepts for the Rio Grande Avenue Gateway Improvement Project.
REPORTS:

● Engineer’s Report – On file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Mr. Fox informed the engineer that Mr. Young is having trouble with the gas company. Mr. Dennis believes the gas company will be running the gas behind the curb, but will confirm. Mayor Troiano asked if the outfall project on Pacific Avenue will be starting this time next year. Mr. Dennis said that was correct. Mr. Dennis said that project will span from Lincoln Avenue to Cresse Avenue and would take a couple of seasons to complete.
● Appointment of Executive Director, Water Utility – Gary Zeigler introduced Mike McIntyre, who is going to take his place, and the place Ron Grookett, as Executive Director of the Water Utility. Mr. Zeigler discussed Mr. McIntyre’s qualifications and experience, adding he has great confidence in Mr. McIntyre, and that he will do a great job.

● Water Utility Rates – Mr. Zeigler said the water utility hasn’t raised its rates since 2012. As of right now, the water utility is financing multiple projects totaling over $13 million. Because of this, he’s requesting the water rates be increased by 8% in order for the water utility to remain self-liquidating. Mayor Troiano said when the City has a slow summer, it affects everything, all the way down to water consumption. He said when there’s a slow summer, we don’t sell a lot of water - which impacts the budget. Mr. Ziegler said Wildwood was down 100 million gallons this year when compared to 2016. Mr. Zeigler said the water utility has about 17,000 customers, and they are currently talking with Middle Township with regard to Del Haven. Mr. Ziegler is anticipating the increase take place on January 1, 2018. Mayor Troiano said the ordinance for the increase has to be introduced soon.

● None.
ADJOURNED: There being no further business to be discussed, this meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m. Remarks as typed highlighted not verbatim as to subject matter.

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes.

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PETER BYRON, COMMISSIONER

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ANTHONY LEONETTI, COMMISSIONER

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ERNEST TROIANO, JR., MAYOR

ATTEST:__________________________________

CHRISTOPHER H. WOOD, CITY CLERK
DATE MINUTES APPROVED: October 11, 2017

CHRISTOPHER H. WOOD, CITY CLERK

Commissioner’s Meeting Room

Time: 4:02 p.m.

MEETING CALLED

Meeting called to order by the Mayor.

City Clerk leads in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

City Clerk called the roll and the following Commissioners answered to their names:

Byron – here, Leonetti – here, Troiano - here
OTHERS ATTENDING

Mary Bittner, Solicitor

Christopher Fox, Administrator

Edward D. Dennis, Jr. , Remington & Vernick Engineers

Ernest Troiano, Jr., Deputy Fire Chief

Gary Zeigler, Water Utility

Lori Rosensteel, Tax Collector

Jason Hesley, Tax Assessor

Christopher H. Wood, City Clerk

Lisa Brown, Aide to the City Clerk

As per N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, City Clerk read the Open Public Meetings Act Announcement.

September 13, 2017 – Work Session

September 13, 2017 – Regular Meeting

September 13, 2017 – Executive Session

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes

288-9-17 Providing for a single and combined issue of $16,165,000.00 General Obligation Notes

289-9-17 Authorizing return of escrow balance deposits (various)

290-9-17 Authorizing Change Order No. 3 as recommended by Remington and Vernick Engineers on

behalf of Lafayette Utility Construction for the project “USDA Sanitary Sewer Replacement,

Phase 5A” ($28,274.00 increase to a new total of $2,514,184.00)

291-9-17 Authorizing Change Order No. 1 as recommended by Remington and Vernick Engineers on

behalf of Lafayette for the project “Grassy Sound Water Main Replacement, Phase 2”

($17,580.00 increase to a new total of $816,447.00)

292-9-17 Approving Beach Event Application for Movies on the Beach, 2018 (various dates)

293-9-17 Approving Beach Event Application for Sandy Paws Dog Festival, July 29, 2018

294-9-17 Approving Beach Event Application for Beach Brawl, 2018 (various dates)

295-9-17 Requesting approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation (Byrne Plaza, $35,000.00)

296-9-17 Re-Appointing Karen Gallagher to a three-year term as Registrar of Vital Statistics in the City of

Wildwood, and re-appointing Lisa Brown as Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics

297-9-17 Amending contract to Cape Professional Billing Services ($10,000.00 reduction to $29,500.00)

298-9-17 Approving Loan Resolution in the principal amount of $1,088,000.00)

299-9-17 Authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Wildwood $1,088,000.00 Sewer Utility Bonds

300-9-17 Authorizing the submission of a grant application re: Reconstruction of Cedar Ave from Hudson

Ave to Park Boulevard

301-9-17 Accepting additional grant funds from Byrne Fund and authorizing Release to WBID

($35,000.00)

302-9-17 Transferring ownership of abandoned trailer in satisfaction of storage bill

303-9-17 Authorizing Triad Associates to Proceed with Project re: “NJDEP Resiliency Grant”

($121,000.00)

304-9-17 Authorizing payment of bills in the amount of $2,771,384.93 dated September 27, 2017

305-9-17 Authorizing filing of all reports and other data contained in this agenda

306-9-17 Authorizing Tax Collector to charge accounts for grass cutting and removal of debris (various)

307-9-17 Authorizing Beach Event Application for United Methodist Church, September 9, 2017

308-9-17 Approving contract for Construction of New Operation Center for Wildwood Water Utility,

Fabbri Builders, Inc. ($4,658,777.00)

309-9-17 Authorizing waiver of Construction Permit Fees for Holly Beach Public Library Association

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes

ROLL CALL: Byron – No, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes

1090-17 An Ordinance to amended Zoning Ordinance 728-08 to Exempt Municipal Property (SECOND

MOTION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

MOTION: Troiano SECOND: Leonetti

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes

MOTION: Troiano SECOND: Byron

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti- Yes, Troiano – Yes
MOTION TO ADOPT

MOTION: Troiano SECOND: Leonetti

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes
Mayor Troiano announced Ordinance 1090-17 has passed Second Reading.
PUBLIC COMMENT: During regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners Meeting. Remarks will limit to five (5) minutes per person. The City Clerk will be keeper of time and advise speaker when time has expired. Each member of the public will be permitted to speak only once per meeting. Criticism of public employees will be directed to the Human Resources Department during work hours only.
Liz Rhuberg, 410 W. Taylor Ave: Ms. Rhuberg said she didn’t come to complain but rather to congratulate everyone on the operation of the City, the Board and its employees. Mayor Troiano informed her that the City is in the process of trying to control traffic on her street. Ms. Rhuberg said the only problem she has is trash that blows into her backyard from the properties behind her. Mayor Troiano said those properties need to be demolished. Ms. Rhuberg spoke of the VFW stating they’ve had the same Commander for the past 4-5 years.
Kathy Distro, 328 E. 26^th Street: Ms. Distro said the Sunny Lane Apartments on 26^th Street have been a disaster. At that property there have been numerous complaints of drugs, underage drinking, fights, stolen bikes, etc. Numerous neighbors have signed complaints which, in turn, the building was emptied in August. She cannot live through another summer like this. Mayor Troiano said they are going to bring the owner in to discuss this matter with him and possibly revoke, suspend or deny the issue of his 2018 mercantile license. Ms. Distro thanked the engineers for solving the flooding issue on her street. Ms. Distro doesn’t believe liquor on a pier is a good idea. She said parents will go sit at the bar and ignore their children. Mayor Troiano said the liquor will be separate from the boardwalk and it’s going to be placed on the beach of Mariner’s Pier. Ms. Distro believes the revenues are down due to lack of advertising and competition. Atlantic City has hotel rooms to offer while Wildwood has condos with rates of $3,000.00 a week, which many families can’t afford. Mayor Troiano told her the advertising is handled by GWTIDA. Ms. Distro believes they can do a better job and gave suggestions.
ADJOURNED: There being no further business to discuss, this meeting was adjourned at 4:33 pm. Remarks as typed highlighted not verbatim as to subject matter.
MOTION: Byron SECOND: Leonetti

ROLL CALL: Byron – Yes, Leonetti – Yes, Troiano – Yes

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Peter Byron, COMMISSIONER

Anthony Leonetti, COMMISSIONER

Ernest Troiano, Jr., MAYOR

ATTEST:____________________________________

Christopher H. Wood, City Clerk