CAUCUS MEETING
APRIL 17, 2012
9:30 A.M.
Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, Kellyann Tolomeo, Salvatore Zampirri and David Del Conte. Also present were City Administrator Louis Belasco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
ADMINISTRATOR BELASCO asked to add four new seasonal hires for laborer in Parks and Grounds. Belasco explained he just received these four new hires this morning. All agreed to add to the appointment list for this meeting. Belasco also spoke about the blocking off of Maryland and Walnut Avenues near Chestnut Avenue. Belasco asked Solicitor Kaufmann to compose an Ordinance contingent upon the final closing on the Wawa property. Rosenello asked if we have a deadline with Kaufmann stating he can have an introduction on May 1st with the final passage on May 15th. Rosenello asked what the physical appearance will be for that street with Engineer Petrella responding whatever was approved by Council. Mayor Henfey asked Petrella if he would supply a couple of options for that area. Belasco informed Council that the final budget has not been approved by the State as of today so we will just be holding the advertised public hearing. Belasco was told by the State, due to staffing cuts they are unable to review our budget in a timely manner. Council cannot vote until we get the State’s approval. Belasco noted the resolution for parking lot rates is the same fees as in 2011 with no increases. The resolution for shared services with West Wildwood is just putting to paper what we have been doing for a couple of years. No contract was ever signed between North Wildwood and West Wildwood but this agreement will now give North Wildwood the right to do inspections in West Wildwood. Belasco is removing the Photos on the Beach bid for today’s meeting. Wildwood went to bid for both towns allowing a booth on the Wildwood Boardwalk to view and make purchases of the photos. There will also be a July meeting with the contractor to review any problems to date. The bid received will give North Wildwood just over $28,000 for the summer season. Belasco would like Council to consider this resolution for next meeting. The photographers do not handle any money at all and also will be wearing nametags. Belasco also told Council there will be two new hires for the Public Works Department that will need to be discussed at the next meeting. Tolomeo reminded Belasco of an upcoming Public Works Committee meeting soon.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that caucus be adjourned. Carried. 9:53 AM
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 17, 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 Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, Kellyann Tolomeo, Salvatore Zampirri and David Del Conte. Also present were City Administrator Louis Belasco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2012 be approved as read. Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD
RE:CAFRA Individual Permit Modification
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
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CAPE MAY COUNTY DEPT. OF MOSQUITO CONTROL
RE:Applying Pesticides April 15th – Nov. 15th
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
SEABREEZE DEVELOPMENT
RE:815 New Jersey Avenue/Public Notification
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
STOUT’S CHARTER SERVICE INC.
RE:Proposed Casino Bus Service to Atlantic City
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:Loyalty Day – Tuesday, May 1, 2012
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Tolomeo, that the above special event application be approved and filed. Carried.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS:
APPOINTMENTS:
Recreation Department
Samantha RogersRecreation Aide5/12/12
Jennifer OwensRecreation Aide5/12/10
Robert StarrBoat Ramp Aide4/30/12
Jack MatteraBoat Ramp Aide4/30/12
Ronald GoldenBoat Ramp Aide4/30/12
Paul GustyBoat Ramp Aide4/30/12
Charles RussellLaborer4/28/12
Christine TolomeoRecreation Aide4/28/12
Lauren HeisseRecreation Aide5/12/12
Police Department
Thomas FullertonCode Enforcement 4/23/10
Grant HoffericaSLEO I5/7/12
Loretta KellySeasonal Dispatch4/18/12
Bosnjak, CraigSLEO II4/30/12
Breland, ScottSLEO II4/30/12
Bruey, AndrewSLEO II4/30/12
Decker, KenSLEO II4/30/12
Delorenzo, AnthonySLEO II4/30/12
Dooner, ThomasSLEO II4/30/12
Fane, JessicaSLEO II4/30/12
Gemenden, ColtonSLEO II4/30/12
Gentile IV, JamesSLEO II4/30/12
Gersti, JaySLEO II4/30/12
Gibson, BrianSLEO II4/30/12
Gray, JenniferSLEO II4/30/12
Hartman, DanielSLEO II4/30/12
Heath, BrandonSLEO II4/30/12
Keister, AlexSLEO II4/30/12
Kopetsky, JosephSLEO II4/30/12
Kramer, DanielSLEO II4/30/12
Lamanteer, MatthewSLEO II4/30/12
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Leadley, Brian, Jr.SLEO II4/30/12
Lobue, JosephSLEO II4/30/12
Mitchell, Timothy, Jr.SLEO II4/30/12
Nicholas, CodySLEO II4/30/12
Papp, KyleSLEO II4/30/12
Paulic, IanSLEO II4/30/12
Placentra, NicholasSLEO II4/30/12
Revoir, BrianSLEO II4/30/12
Ringstaff, BillySLEO II4/30/12
Rodgers, KennethSLEO II4/30/12
Russ, ZacharySLEO II4/30/12
Sheehan, WilliamSLEO II 4/30/12
Williams, TimothySLEO II4/30/12
Wilson, MatthewSLEO II4/30/12
Portner, Ross M.Seasonal Dispatch4/18/12
Fredericksdorf, CharlesSeasonal Dispatch4/18/12
Public Works
Accardi, ColeClerk4/23/12
Agness, GaryShift Supervisor4/23/12
Cicali, AnthonyParking Meters4/23/12
Harbeson, RichardBdwk Maintenance4/23/12
Heiler, KevinLaborer Fleet4/23/12
Monaghan, NickParking Meters6/15/12
Timke, KennethBeach/Bathrooms4/23/12
Steiner, JamesBeach/Main. Bathrooms4/23/12
Witkowsky, RobertBeach/Maint.4/23/12
Yentch, JohnBeach/Bath Main.4/23/12
Parks Department:
James ReddinLaborer4/23/12
Rick CarrollLaborer4/23/12
Joe MscCloskeyLaborer4/23/12
Philip WadeLaborer4/23/12
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, the above seasonal appointments be confirmed. Carried, with Tolomeo abstaining on the Recreation Department appointments.
REPORTS:
CITY CLERK’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 66,256.25
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS REPORT FOR MARCH 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 286.00
Totals in NW for Month: Deaths -1- Marriages -3- Births -0-
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2011:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………….………. $ 980,674.48
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR JANUARY 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………….………. $ 3,203,995.88
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………….……….$ 2,756,235.51
TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………….……… .$ 532,747.15
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SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2011:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 407,643.66
SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR JANUARY 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer…………………………. $ 55,176.07
SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………… .$ 42,312.36
SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR MARCH 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………… .$ 17,987.96
POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Clerk’s Office………………. ………$ 557.50
Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month…………….. 2,249
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2012:
Detailing various projects and tasks performed by the Public Works Department
FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU REPORT FOR MARCH 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer…………………………….$ 13,366.00
Total Inspections for Month……………………………………………. 207
FIRE DEPARMENT’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2012:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………………..…….$ 12,457.03
Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month……………… 148
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that the above reports be received and filed as presented. Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2012 MUNICIPAL BUDGET:
President of Council Rosenello stated this is the time and place for the public hearing for the 2012 Municipal Budget. City Auditor Leon Costello gave a brief overview of the new budget. Costello also received a telephone call during overview giving the City the final approval from the State to vote on the budget at this meeting. Upon hearing no comments, President of Council Rosenello then asked the City Clerk if she had received any in writing with the answer none. Rosenello then closed the public hearing.
RESOLUTIONS:
# 84 -12Adoption of 2012 North Wildwood Budget
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 85-12
RE:Refund for Overpayment of Real Estate 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.
# 86-12
RE:Extending Grace Period for Interest Payments on Sewer Bills
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by DelConte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
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# 87-12
RE:Cancelling Amounts on Sewer Accounts
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 88-12
RE:Authorizing Return of Balance of Escrow Deposit
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.
# 89-12
RE:Establishing Rates for Parking Meters and Parking lots
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 90-12
RE:Approving Requests for Reimbursement for Monies Paid to the North Wildwood Pension Plan
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 91-12
RE:Authorizing a Shared Services Agreement with the Borough of West Wildwood for Fire Prevention Services
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
CITY CLERK HARKINS announced Resolution #82-12 – Awarding Emergency Beachfill Contract to Mount Construction – was passed at the last meeting (April 3, 2012) and should have been at a cost not to exceed $724,800.00 instead of $590,400.00.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1604 - On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that Ordinance No. 1604 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1604 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1454 and any other Ordinance that has been Codified in the Code of the City of North Wildwood at Section 270-6A.” 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. 1604 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.
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On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Zampirri, that Ordinance No. 1604 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. 1604 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1608 - On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1608 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1604 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 1303, Adopted August 4, 1998, so as to Revise the Drug-Free Zone 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. 1608 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 Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1608 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. 1608 duly adopted.
FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried. As per Resolution #09-12, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.
CHECK # / CHECK DATE / VENDOR / AMOUNT31859 / 4/13/2012 / NJ STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PRGRM / $177,071.97
31860 / 4/17/2012 / AVAYA / $ 115.04
31861 / 4/17/2012 / AVAYA INC / $ 2,209.85
31862 / 4/17/2012 / A W DIRECT, INC / $ 639.69
31863 / 4/17/2012 / ACTION JANITORIAL, INC / $ 5,136.25
31864 / 4/17/2012 / AT&T / $ 4.59
31865 / 4/17/2012 / BOARDWALK SID MGMT CORP. / $ 12,500.00
31866 / 4/17/2012 / CRYSTAL SPRINGS / $ 213.18
31867 / 4/17/2012 / BUILDING SAFETY CONF. OF NJ / $ 150.00
31868 / 4/17/2012 / BLANEY & DONAHUE, PA / $ 634.50
31869 / 4/17/2012 / CMC FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECT. / $ 50.00
31870 / 4/17/2012 / C.M.C.M.U.A. / $ 12,527.70
31871 / 4/17/2012 / CMC ASSN OF CHIEFS OF POLICE / $ 150.00
31872 / 4/17/2012 / CAFIERO AND BALLIETTE / $ 6,211.80
31873 / 4/17/2012 / CAPE PROFESSIONAL BILLING, INC / $ 691.79
31874 / 4/17/2012 / ANTHONY CARDELLA / $ 2,254.21
31875 / 4/17/2012 / CATAMARAN MEDIA CO., LLC / $ 108.00
31876 / 4/17/2012 / CDW GOVERNMENT, INC / $ 210.34
31877 / 4/17/2012 / ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC / $ 66,124.22
31878 / 4/17/2012 / COMCAST / $ 67.07
31879 / 4/17/2012 / COLONIAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY / $ 253.14
31880 / 4/17/2012 / CAPE URGENT CARE / $ 125.00
31881 / 4/17/2012 / DELTA MEDICAL SUPPLY GROUP INC / $ 185.80
31882 / 4/17/2012 / DYNAMIC FITNESS EQUIPMENT / $ 14,761.89
31883 / 4/17/2012 / KATHERINE FLOUNDERS / $ 86.51
31884 / 4/17/2012 / EILEEN T. GOLDEN / $ 525.91
31885 / 4/17/2012 / GREENPRO MATERIALS / $ 826.88
31886 / 4/17/2012 / WILLIAM HENFEY / $ 53.71
31887 / 4/17/2012 / HESS CORPORATION / $ 4,538.26
31888 / 4/17/2012 / HERITAGE TOWERS INC / $ 1,350.00
31889 / 4/17/2012 / IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC / $ 541.63
31890 / 4/17/2012 / JOHN E REID & ASSOCIATES / $ 520.00
31891 / 4/17/2012 / JERSEY PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT / $ 1,912.50
31892 / 4/17/2012 / HOWARD LECONEY / $ 774.49
31893 / 4/17/2012 / PAULA LUCAS / $ 57.84
31894 / 4/17/2012 / LANDBERG CONSTRUCTION, LLC / $ 5,321.02
31895 / 4/17/2012 / LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INS CO / $ 45,756.90
31896 / 4/17/2012 / ADAM MC GRAW / $ 33.69
31897 / 4/17/2012 / MURPHY FENCE CO. INC. / $ 61.86
31898 / 4/17/2012 / MARINE RESCUE PRODUCTS / $ 41.25
31899 / 4/17/2012 / MULTIFORCE SYSTEMS CORPORATION / $ 1,650.00
31900 / 4/17/2012 / OFFICE OF NATHAN VAN EMBDEN / $ 2,240.00
31901 / 4/17/2012 / MOLINO'S / $ 84.00
31902 / 4/17/2012 / JOSEPH A. McCORMICK, JR., P.A. / $ 5,000.00
31903 / 4/17/2012 / MACS WORLDWIDE / $ 200.00
31904 / 4/17/2012 / NORTH WILDWOOD BD OF EDUCATION / $530,750.00
31905 / 4/17/2012 / CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD / $ 1,252.36
31906 / 4/17/2012 / MARY OTT - MAC COORDINATOR / $ 750.00
31907 / 4/17/2012 / GRUCCIO,PEPPER,DESANTO & RUTH / $ 1,771.00
31908 / 4/17/2012 / PIER "47" MARINA / $ 8,821.00
31909 / 4/17/2012 / POLAR BEAR MECH. SERV. / $ 4,595.00
31910 / 4/17/2012 / PRO ACOUSTICS / $ 358.25
31911 / 4/17/2012 / R. A. WALTERS & SONS, INC. / $111,612.11
31912 / 4/17/2012 / RAWDEN'S OFFICE SERVICE LLC / $ 29.87
31913 / 4/17/2012 / SEASHORE SUPPLY OF WILDWOOD / $ 111.89
31914 / 4/17/2012 / SOUTH JERSEY WELDING / $ 123.00
31915 / 4/17/2012 / SOUTH JERSEY FASTENERS / $ 1,649.25
31916 / 4/17/2012 / SOUTH JERSEY GAS CO / $ 5,438.09
31917 / 4/17/2012 / STAPLES / $ 158.69
31918 / 4/17/2012 / STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC / $ 445.00
31919 / 4/17/2012 / SHROP'S SHOP / $ 67.00
31920 / 4/17/2012 / KATHERINE SIMPSON / $ 2,601.38
31921 / 4/17/2012 / TURN OUT FIRE EQUIPMENT / $ 136.90
31922 / 4/17/2012 / TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY / $ 592.85
31923 / 4/17/2012 / VERIZON / $ 741.35
31924 / 4/17/2012 / VENTNOR PRINT SHOP / $ 339.00
31925 / 4/17/2012 / VERIZON CABS / $ 1,729.37
31926 / 4/17/2012 / WEST PAYMENT CENTER / $ 152.41
31927 / 4/17/2012 / WESTERN PEST CONTROL / $ 274.00
31928 / 4/17/2012 / TED KINGSTON, INC. / $ 1,200.00
31929 / 4/17/2012 / WASTE MANAGEMENT / $ 2,322.20
31930 / 4/17/2012 / WB MASON CO INC / $ 777.13
31931 / 4/17/2012 / WILDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL / $ 50.00
COUNCIL:
MAYOR HENFEYspoke of the Loyalty Day Ceremony on May 3rd at City Hall. This ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM and will include the local VFW members.
HARRY WOZUNK, Public Works Supervisor, announced a ‘Beach Clean” for this coming Saturday on our North Wildwood beaches. The Clean Oceans Act has shore people to clean up any trash on the beach. Wozunk asked for anyone available to come down to the beach and take a nice walk.
PUBLIC:
JOSEPH DIPIETRO, 134B West Pine Avenue, spoke of his property taxes going up from $2,400.00 to $5,700.00 a year. Rosenello feels this is a result of the reassessment recently completed. Rosenello also noted last year we had a zero increase for City taxes
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and individual tax bills depend on the assessment rate. DiPietro informed Council he is on a fixed income and asked how you pay this as he is on social security. DiPietro’s first quarter taxes are $2,300.00 and asked if the City has provisions for helping people with their tax bills. Administrator Belasco informed DiPietro to meet with the Tax Collector to go over any options available to him.
HENRY McILHENNY, 115 E. 20th Avenue, asked the number the municipal tax will be going up to….answer $0.611. McIlhenny stated he recently went to the County to appeal his taxes and found 80-85% of sales were for condos and the other sales did not pertain to his lot and property. McIlhenny stated Council can’t keep passing off these increases to the property owners. The City must find a way to reduce spending and expenses in North Wildwood. McIlhennypreviously asked Council members back on October 18, 2011 how the City funds special events like the Irish Festival. McIlhenny asked if any information on the funding was put out to the taxpayers. Also asked where does the money come from to pay for these events? McIlhenny would like to see the overtime numbers for the Police officers, cleanup by the Public Works staff, Fire Department expenses, etc. as these should not be funded by the taxpayers. Rosenello remembers reviewing the totals for this event a while ago and the fees that were generated paid in full for this event. Rosenello asked Administrator Belasco to obtain a copy of the readout and send to Mr. McIlhenny. McIlhenny said he purchased his home 17 years ago and the City cannot continue to keep doing increases on taxes.
JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, stated at the last four meetings he has asked for the bulkheads at the end of 13th Avenue and JFK which are deteriorating and they also need a bench placed in that area. Koch said he hasn’t seen any work there yet. Mayor Henfey stated this will be done before Memorial Day. Koch also mentioned that at the last meeting it was illegal to pass the budget as there was an illegal amount of Council persons voting. Everything was illegal – Void! Rosenello stated our City Solicitor has assured us it was completely legal. Kaufmann stated “for the record, a quorum is four.”
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 10:51A.M.
APPROVED:
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William J. Henfey - Mayor
ATTEST:
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Janet H. Harkins - City Clerk
This is a generalization of the meeting of April 17, 2012 and not a verbatim transcript.