CAUCUS MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
9:30 A.M.
Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council pro tempore Kellyann Tolomeo, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, Salvatore Zampirri, David Del Conte and James Kane. President of Council Patrick Rosenello was not present due to being out of town. Also present were City Administrator Louis Belasco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that a meeting was held with FEMA on Friday. They are splitting the City into two parts for storm damage reporting purposes, with the beach and beach block being one section and the rest of the City being the other section. A meeting was held for the beach section and submissions are being prepared for emergency protective measures and debris removal. Reimbursement is still at 75%. Regular hours for emergency protective measures and debris removal have been approved. Major costs are still coming. Dr. Farrell is preparing his report on the storm. Work has begun on the bulkhead at JFK. The Army Corps of Engineers and DEP are reviewing damage to the seawall near the Greek Church and Aqua Beach. They are working on a way to fix the problems there and will submit their findings directly to FEMA.
COUNCILMAN KOEHLER asked if the City will need to float a short-term bond for these expenses.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that it will be done with redirected capital.
COUNCILMAN KOEHLER asked if we have been paid for Hurricane Irene yet. Would there be a 2-year bond?
MAYOR HENFEY stated a 3-year bond, which would require a payment after the third year.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that the seawall costs would be covered by the Army Corps.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that we have an 8% match on seawall costs. We are very concerned about Aqua Beach and the seawall near the Greek Church. The seawall is cracking because it is moving, but it should not be moving.
ENGINEER PETRELLA stated that there have always been problems there. The channel is 60’ deep.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that we are authorizing bids for a Wheel Loader and Fastrac for Public Works. The Wheel Loader, a $60,000 piece of equipment, will be paid for with USDA funds.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that it is used for cleaning up ramps, small jobs, etc.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that the Fastrac is in the Public Works budget this year.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that our street sweeper is not in good shape, there are hydraulic problems and it is expensive either to fix or buy a new one. Henfey also explained the need to add an emergency appropriation resolution to this morning’s agenda. The City needs to make a payment on a Bond Anticipation Note. The plan was initially to do a bond sale this year but it was decided to postpone until 2013. Therefore, a payment on the BAN was not anticipated in this year’s budget. With this resolution the money for the payment will be inserted into the 2012 budget.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that we have been paying interest but this amount is a payment on the principal.
CFO BURKEY stated that in the third year a principal payment is required.
CAUCUS MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
MAYOR HENFEY stated that Auditor Leon Costello has always led us in the right direction and he has let us know that this payment needs to be made now.
SOLICITOR KAUFMANN reminded Council that this resolution will need at least 5 affirmative votes to pass. Some wording needs to be changed/added in the resolution.
COUNCILMAN KOEHLER asked if this emergency appropriation would affect the tax rate.
CFO BURKEY stated that the amount was already planned for in the 2013 budget because that was when we originally anticipated making this payment. Making the payment on the bond will not affect taxation.
COUNCILWOMAN TOLOMEO asked about the custodial services contract.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that the contract will not be renewed with the current contractor for 2013. The contractor was duly notified. We will be obtaining input from department heads regarding the needs in each building. We want to make sure that we really need the services of an outside contractor.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that perhaps we need to scale down. We do not want to pay for redundant services. The entire situation needs to be reviewed.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that the Recreation Department will be presenting a plan shortly for services at the Rec and City Hall. We may not need a third party.
COUNCILWOMAN TOLOMEO stated that the cleaning service has been lacking recently.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO reminded everyone to report any problems to Harry Wozunk at Public Works.
COUNCILMAN DEL CONTE stated that the Planning Board is waiting for introduction of the new Land Development Ordinance.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that the ordinance will be introduced today by title only. Committees will need to review each section of the new ordinance with Solicitor Kaufmann.
SOLICITOR KAUFMANN stated that he will email the sections to the Administrator.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO stated that the ordinance is in accordance with the Master Plan.
SOLICITOR KAUFMANN gave some examples of the new zones, etc.
COUNCILMAN KOEHLER stated that the all departments should come up with a list of things that need to be done daily, weekly, etc., for specifications for the cleaning contract.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, that caucus be adjourned. Carried. 10:00 AM
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
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, “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 4, 2012.”
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council pro tempore Kellyann Tolomeo, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, Salvatore Zampirri, David Del Conte and James Kane. President of Council Patrick Rosenello was not present due to being out of town. Also present were City Administrator Louis Belasco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that City Auditor Leon Costello should now explain the reason that we have to add a resolution to the agenda for an emergency appropriation.
AUDITOR COSTELLO stated that a payment needs to be made on the principal of a Bond Anticipation Note which was not anticipated in this year’s budget. This resolution is just a housekeeping matter, as the payment would have been made in 2013 anyway. It was erroneously left out of the 2012 budget.
RESOLUTION:
# 178-12
RE: Authorizing An Emergency Appropriation Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40a:4-48 To Fund A Principal Payment Due On Certain Bond Anticipation Notes Issued By The City And Further Authorizing The Issuance Of Emergency Notes To Fund Such Emergency Appropriation
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared the resolution duly adopted.
MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 7, 2012 be approved as read. Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY
RE: Notice of Public Hearing, Dec. 3
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA
RE: Annual Wastewater User Charges, Notice of Public Hearing, Dec. 5
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE: Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony, Dec. 7
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
SPECIAL EVENT
RE: Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 7
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE: Jaycees Christmas Parade, Dec. 7
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS: None.
APPOINTMENTS: None.
REPORTS:
CITY CLERK’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 18,384.60
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 670.00
Totals in NW for Month: Deaths -2- Marriages -2- Births -0-
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR JULY 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………….……….$ 2,226,708.15
SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR JULY 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 219,401.56
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………….……….$ 5,460,449.44
SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR AUGUST 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 322,080.99
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………….………….$ 478,024.09
SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR JUNE 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 352,615.71
POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Clerk’s Office……………… …….....$ 7,086.55
Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month…………….. 4,840
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR JUNE 2012:
Detailing various projects and tasks performed by the Public Works Department
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that the above reports be received and filed as presented. Carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
# 179-12
RE: Renewal Of Alcoholic Beverage License, State Assigned License #0507-33-015-006, Issued To Olde New Jersey Tavern, LLC
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 180-12
RE: Refund For Overpayment Of Real Estate Taxes
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 181-12
RE: Authorizing Approval Of Change Order #2 – Final & Engineer’s Estimate #5 – Final – Contract #1 – 2011 Street Resurfacing Program
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 182-12
RE: Authorizing Approval Of Change Order #2 – Final & Engineer’s Estimate #5 – Final – Contract #2 – 2011 Street Resurfacing Program, ADA Curb Ramp Improvements
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 183-12
RE: Authorizing Advertisement For Public Bid – JCB 406B Wheel Loader And JCB 2155 Fastrac
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 184-12
RE: Awarding Contract For Purchase Of A New Emergency Medical Vehicle
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared the resolution duly adopted.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1615 - On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1615 be placed on its first reading. Carried.
The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1615 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Ordinance 1177, As Amended And Supplemented “.
SOLICITOR KAUFMANN explained the process of the Master Plan being adopted as an ordinance by City Council.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1615 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the Deputy City Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council pro tempore declared Ordinance No. 1615 passed on its first reading.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried, with Koehler abstaining on the payment to FAMS P&S Carpet. As per Resolution #09-12, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.
CK# / Date / Vendor / Amount33449 / 11/20/2012 / ANCO HOME CENTER / $192.89
33450 / 11/20/2012 / ALFES RESTAURANT / $399.00
33451 / 11/20/2012 / AMERICAN TRADE MARK CO. / $130.00
33452 / 11/20/2012 / ARCHONIX SYSTEMS LLC / $1,360.84
33453 / 11/20/2012 / ATLANTIC CAPE COMM. COLLEGE / $358.00
33454 / 11/20/2012 / A W DIRECT, INC / $832.69
33455 / 11/20/2012 / ACTION JANITORIAL, INC / $12,395.88
33456 / 11/20/2012 / AGRI DRAIN / $173.52
33457 / 11/20/2012 / V.H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC. / $210.75
33458 / 11/20/2012 / CRYSTAL SPRINGS / $240.34
33459 / 11/20/2012 / ANGIE BUCCELLA / $70.00
33460 / 11/20/2012 / H B CHRISTMAN & SON / $190.03
33461 / 11/20/2012 / C.M.C.M.U.A. / $833,366.67
33462 / 11/20/2012 / CAPE ASSIST / $300.00
33463 / 11/20/2012 / CAPE PROFESSIONAL BILLING, INC / $3,419.51
33464 / 11/20/2012 / CAROLYN COLLIER / $35.00
33465 / 11/20/2012 / ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC / $27,541.17
33466 / 11/20/2012 / CALEA / $85.00
33467 / 11/20/2012 / COMCAST / $375.33
33468 / 11/20/2012 / CODE 3 / $2,134.75
33469 / 11/20/2012 / BRUCE DINARDO / $240.00
33470 / 11/20/2012 / DELL COMPUTER CORP. / $3,637.50
33471 / 11/20/2012 / NICK DIPRIMEO / $75.00
33472 / 11/20/2012 / FAMS P&S CARPET / $1,081.00
33473 / 11/20/2012 / FARM RITE INC / $1,381.54
33474 / 11/20/2012 / FASTENAL SUPPLY / $2,155.96
33475 / 11/20/2012 / GREGORY FLETCHER / $240.00
33476 / 11/20/2012 / FIRE APPARATUS REPAIR / $2,335.00
33477 / 11/20/2012 / GARDEN STATE HIGHWAY PRODUCTS / $9,270.40
33478 / 11/20/2012 / GALL'S INC. (CITY ACCT) / $837.66
33479 / 11/20/2012 / GANN LAW BOOKS / $105.00
33480 / 11/20/2012 / MICHAEL GARDNER / $75.00
33481 / 11/20/2012 / GREENBAUM ROWE SMITH DAVIS LLP / $202.50
33482 / 11/20/2012 / GLOBAL CONNECT / $69.34
33483 / 11/20/2012 / GUARDIAN TRACKING,LLC / $1,809.00
33484 / 11/20/2012 / HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES / $333.76
33485 / 11/20/2012 / HUNTER JERSEY PETERBILT / $480.89
33486 / 11/20/2012 / HESS CORPORATION / $4,931.10
33487 / 11/20/2012 / HANKIN,SANDMAN & PALLADINO / $465.00
33488 / 11/20/2012 / INTERSTATE BATTERIES / $351.78
33489 / 11/20/2012 / JOYCEMEDIA / $218.75
33490 / 11/20/2012 / KAY PARK RECREATION / $2,658.00
33491 / 11/20/2012 / LDV, INC. / $2,581.59
33492 / 11/20/2012 / 4 EILEEN MC GARRY / $30.46
33493 / 11/20/2012 / MUNICIPAL RECORD SERVICE / $920.00
33494 / 11/20/2012 / MITCHELL WELDING & IRON WORKS / $365.00
33495 / 11/20/2012 / M. S. BROWN JEWELERS / $158.50
33496 / 11/20/2012 / MUNICIPAL CODE INSPECTION, INC / $18,619.80
33497 / 11/20/2012 / NORTH WILDWOOD BD OF EDUCATION / $509,824.00
33498 / 11/20/2012 / ALLEGRA PRINTING / $100.00
33499 / 11/20/2012 / GRUCCIO,PEPPER,DESANTO & RUTH / $1,106.00
33500 / 11/20/2012 / PARAMOUNT SANITARY CHEMICAL CO / $172.50
33501 / 11/20/2012 / PENCO PRODUCTS INC. / $32.85
33502 / 11/20/2012 / JOE QUATTRONE / $1,450.00
33503 / 11/20/2012 / JOHN RAPP / $240.00
33504 / 11/20/2012 / R. J. WALSH ASSOCIATES, INC. / $310.00
33505 / 11/20/2012 / REMINGTON,VERNICK & WALBERG / $5,795.00
33506 / 11/20/2012 / RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE / $375.00
33507 / 11/20/2012 / SOUTH JERSEY WELDING / $57.72
33508 / 11/20/2012 / STAPLES - (PUBLIC WORKS) / $933.99
33509 / 11/20/2012 / SOUTH JERSEY GAS CO / $1,850.14
33510 / 11/20/2012 / SUPER FRESH FOOD MARKET / $1,254.36
33511 / 11/20/2012 / STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC / $890.00
33512 / 11/20/2012 / SONITROL SECURITY OF DE VALLEY / $233.50
33513 / 11/20/2012 / SAMANTHA SHAW / $105.00
33514 / 11/20/2012 / MAUREEN THALL / $32.58
33515 / 11/20/2012 / TAYLOR OIL COMPANY / $11,286.83
33516 / 11/20/2012 / UNIVERSAL COMPUTING SERVICE / $651.00
33517 / 11/20/2012 / UNIVERSAL RADIO, INC. / $1,855.00
33518 / 11/20/2012 / K. VAN BOURGONDIEN & SONS / $1,013.43
33519 / 11/20/2012 / VERIZON / $743.26
33520 / 11/20/2012 / VCI EMERGENCY VEHICLES / $48.00
33521 / 11/20/2012 / VILLAS NAPA AUTO PARTS / $717.40
33522 / 11/20/2012 / VERIZON CABS / $1,151.90
33523 / 11/20/2012 / WESTERN PEST CONTROL / $274.00
33524 / 11/20/2012 / TED KINGSTON, INC. / $2,769.36
33525 / 11/20/2012 / CITY OF WILDWOOD / $10,919.66
33526 / 11/20/2012 / WASTE MANAGEMENT / $1,500.60
33527 / 11/20/2012 / WILDWOOD LINEN SUPPLY / $211.91
33528 / 11/20/2012 / LILISTON FORD / $117.46
COUNCIL: