CAUCUS MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2008
6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, Acting President of Council Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan, Kellyann Tolomeo, and Richard Ogen. President of Council Patrick Rosenello and Councilman Robert Maschio were not present. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
RESOLUTION:
#248-08
RE:Closed Meeting – Potential Litigation
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Duncan , seconded by Koehler, that Council now return to open session. Carried. 6:58 PM
ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND began by reviewing the agenda and noting the appointments this evening are needed for the winter Police Academy. All resolutions were explained and an addition of Resolution #11 – Supporting the Over the Limit Under Arrest 2008 Year End Crackdown requested by the Police Chief. Townsend also noted the City recently went to bond anticipation sale and received a low rate of 2.3791%. This was due in part to our A3 Bond rating for the City. Townsend also brought final figures for parking meter revenue, as this was the first year the City extended meters to the last Sunday in October, which totaled $31,123.66. Townsend also requested authorization to send a letter to Governor Corzine regarding the extending of the deadline for COAH. All Council members agreed to the sending of this letter.
MAYOR HENFEY noted he recently received a letter about Allen Park Hockey Rink being in need of repairs. Henfey has asked Doug Ford, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor and Harry Wozunk, Public Works Department Supervisor to review the rink and get back to him with suggestions. Henfey noted something has to be done.
On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that caucus now be adjourned until the regular meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Carried. 7:10 PM
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2008
7:10 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 Acting 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.”
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, Acting President of Council Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan, Kellyann Tolomeo, and Richard Ogen. President of Council Patrick Rosenello and Councilman Robert Maschio were absent. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Ogen, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 2008 be approved as read. Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2008
COMMUNICATIONS:
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
RE:Public Hearing-Proposed Amendments to Master Plan-Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, 7:30 PM.
On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
CAPE MAY COUNTY EMERALD SOCIETY
RE:Application For Raffle License
50/50 Raffle Monthly Meetings 2009
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the above application be approved and filed with the State. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:Greater Wildwood Jaycees 2008 Christmas Parade-Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the above application be approved. Carried.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS: None.
APPOINTMENTS:
Police Dept:
Mark ElliottSeasonal/SLEO II12/6/08
Edward FedorSeasonal/SLEO II12/6/08
Michael MillerSeasonal/SLEO II12/6/08
Eric NevilSeasonal/SLEO II12/6/08
Justin ParksSeasonal/SLEO II12/6/08
Nicholas RehrigSeasonal/SLEO II12/6/08
Justin RobinsonSeasonal/SLEO II12/6/08
On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the above appointments be confirmed. Carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
#249-08
RE:Authorizing Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation – 2008 Body Armor Replacement Fund Program N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#250-08
RE:Authorizing Approval of Items of Revenue and Appropriation – New Jersey Department of Transportation – Road Improvements N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Ogen, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2008
#251-08
RE:To Change Title and Text of Budget Appropriation
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#252-08
RE:Authorizing City Clerk to Advertise for a Concession Contract for a Beach Umbrella Stand Concession
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#253-08
RE:Authorizing Lease of City Property (24th Avenue and Boardwalk)
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#254-08
RE:Awarding Contract to Wes Barber Consulting Services for Management Information Support Services
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#255-08
RE:Authorizing the Release of Performance Guaranty
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Ogen, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#256-08
RE:Awarding Contract to American Asphalt Company, Inc. for 2008-2009 Trench Restoration
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#257-08
RE:Awarding Contract to Broyhill Manufacturing Co. for a Contract for 2008 Furnishing a Load-And-Pack
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 2, 2008
#258-08
RE:Awarding Contract to RA Walters & Son, Inc. for Construction of ADA Compliant Seawall Access Ramp at Pine and Old NJ Avenues
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#259-08
RE:Supporting “Over The Limit Under Arrest 2008 Year End Crackdown”
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1552 - On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1552 be placed on its first reading. Carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1552 by its title, known as “Ordinance Of The City Of North Wildwood In The County Of Cape May, New Jersey For Determining Positions Eligible For The Defined Contribution Retirement Program “.
On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1552 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the Acting President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1552 passed on its first reading.
FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:
On a motion by Koehler, 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.
Check # / Check Date / Vendor / Amount Paid22820 / 11/21/2008 / MR. & MRS. LEONETTI / $ 340.06
22821 / 11/21/2008 / JOHN SCHLOTTERER / $ 949.07
22822 / 12/1/2008 / AAAA BIKE SHOP / $ 1,782.00
22823 / 12/1/2008 / AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC / $ 148.00
22824 / 12/1/2008 / BILLY BOB'S CAR WASH / $ 145.00
22825 / 12/1/2008 / GERALD A. BARRETT, INC. / $ 313.33
22826 / 12/1/2008 / BILLOWS ELECTRIC SUPPLY / $ 363.64
22827 / 12/1/2008 / THE BRIGHT SIDE / $ 27.00
22828 / 12/1/2008 / GROVER BRADSHAW / $ 250.00
22829 / 12/1/2008 / BAYCOMM, INC. / $ 450.00
22830 / 12/1/2008 / JOSEPH & SUE BROOKS / $ 35.00
22831 / 12/1/2008 / BARBER CONSULTING SERVICES / $ 900.00
22832 / 12/1/2008 / COURT HOUSE OFFICE SUPPLIES / $ 328.70
22833 / 12/1/2008 / H B CHRISTMAN & SON / $ 515.55
22834 / 12/1/2008 / CAPE POWER EQUIPMENT, INC / $ 83.95
22835 / 12/1/2008 / CAPRIONI PORTABLE TOILETS / $ 7,223.50
22836 / 12/1/2008 / CAPE COUNSELING SERVICES / $ 1,281.25
22837 / 12/1/2008 / CAPE ASSIST / $ 250.00
22838 / 12/1/2008 / CAFIERO AND BALLIETTE / $ 7,140.35
22839 / 12/1/2008 / CDW GOVERNMENT, INC / $ 157.34
22840 / 12/1/2008 / CAPE LUMBER,FENCE & STONE CO. / $ 56.20
22841 / 12/1/2008 / CAM CONSULTING GROUP LLC / $ 3,000.00
22842 / 12/1/2008 / DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF NJ / $ 7,984.32
22843 / 12/1/2008 / BRUCE DINARDO / $ 600.00
22844 / 12/1/2008 / DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERV / $ 623.39
22845 / 12/1/2008 / NICK DIPRIMEO / $ 200.00
22846 / 12/1/2008 / EXECUTIVE BUSINESS PRODUCTS / $ 7,860.33
22847 / 12/1/2008 / EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES / $ 1,147.50
22848 / 12/1/2008 / ED ENGLISH / $ 35.00
22849 / 12/1/2008 / FEDERAL RENT-A-FENCE, INC / $ 554.50
22850 / 12/1/2008 / FIREONE / $ 1,362.50
22851 / 12/1/2008 / GREGORY FLETCHER / $ 600.00
22852 / 12/1/2008 / GALL'S INC. / $ 278.00
22853 / 12/1/2008 / GENERAL CODE ,LLC / $ 2,992.02
22854 / 12/1/2008 / CAPE MAY COUNTY HERALD / $ 47.38
22855 / 12/1/2008 / HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES / $ 523.79
22856 / 12/1/2008 / THE HARDWARE STORE / $ 73.41
22857 / 12/1/2008 / HORIZON BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD / $ 110,495.40
22858 / 12/1/2008 / JOYCEMEDIA / $ 75.00
22859 / 12/1/2008 / W SCOTT JETT / $ 46.52
22860 / 12/1/2008 / KINDLE FORD / $ 22.40
22861 / 12/1/2008 / JEFF KODYTEK / $ 360.00
22862 / 12/1/2008 / DAVID LINDSAY / $ 200.00
22863 / 12/1/2008 / STEPHEN MURRAY / $ 73.74
22864 / 12/1/2008 / MATCO TOOLS / $ 52.92
22865 / 12/1/2008 / MOBILE LIFTS, INC. / $ 1,431.90
22866 / 12/1/2008 / OFFICE OF NATHAN VAN EMBDEN / $ 1,055.00
22867 / 12/1/2008 / M.J.J. CONSTRUCTION, LLC / $ 101,070.00
22868 / 12/1/2008 / NJ CONFERENCE OF MAYORS / $ 295.00
22869 / 12/1/2008 / NJAPZA / $ 45.00
22870 / 12/1/2008 / NJPO / $ 590.00
22871 / 12/1/2008 / THE PRESS / $ 216.64
22872 / 12/1/2008 / PEDRONI FUEL COMPANY / $ 3,242.98
22873 / 12/1/2008 / JOHN RAPP / $ 600.00
22874 / 12/1/2008 / RAWDEN'S OFFICE SERVICE LLC / $ 28.00
22875 / 12/1/2008 / SOUTH JERSEY AUTO SUPPLY / $ 68.22
22876 / 12/1/2008 / STAPLES / $ 472.35
22877 / 12/1/2008 / CHIEF ROBERT MATTEUCCI / $ 2,631.28
22878 / 12/1/2008 / STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC / $ 477.60
22879 / 12/1/2008 / SHORELINE CREATIONS / $ 92.85
22880 / 12/1/2008 / T&F CAMERA SHOP / $ 1,893.36
22881 / 12/1/2008 / TURN OUT FIRE EQUIPMENT / $ 1,257.90
22882 / 12/1/2008 / TRIAD ASSOCIATES / $ 400.00
22883 / 12/1/2008 / THYSSEN KRUPP ELEVATOR CO. / $ 268.79
22884 / 12/1/2008 / VAN NOTE-HARVEY ASSOCIATES / $ 73,898.17
22885 / 12/1/2008 / VINELAND AUTO ELECTRIC, INC. / $ 1,573.00
22886 / 12/1/2008 / TED KINGSTON, INC. / $ 130.75
22887 / 12/1/2008 / WILDWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION / $ 848.18
22888 / 12/1/2008 / WHALEN'S AUTO REPAIR / $ 641.44
22889 / 12/1/2008 / SCOTT WAHL / $ 583.37
COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN DUNCAN stated he hopes all had a Happy Thanksgiving.
COUNCILMAN McCULLION noted Santa will be present at the Hereford Lighthouse Tree Lighting this Friday night beginning at 6:00 PM.
MAYOR HENFEY announced Sunday, December 7th will honor Pearl Harbor Day at 12:00 noon. Henfey stated he hopes all had a great Thanksgiving and noted the City is getting decorated for the upcoming holidays.
PUBLIC:
JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, noted he was thankful no multi-million dollar loan was on this agenda as he has missed a few meetings. Koch spoke of off-track betting and would like to see it come to the island as noted in a recent newspaper article. Koch asked what a load and pack is with it explained as an articulated arm vehicle which picks up trash. Koch would still like to see the City look at parking especially in the north end. Koch also asked what type of meters will be installed on the project on Surf Avenue. Mayor Henfey stated a committee will decide and he is not sure of the style. Henfey stated he would also like to look at an increase in our parking meter fees for 2009. Koch asked why the City doesn’t purchase the parking lot across from the Elks Club on Chestnut Avenue. Koch feels this lot would accelerate in assessment value. It was noted this parking lot is currently leased to the Elks Club. Mayor Henfey stated he will look into this lot. Koch also noted across the street from Everett McCorkell the City made a property owner remove stripes for parking as they were not permitted. Koch was informed stripes are permitted but perhaps the car did not fit in this area without extending over the sidewalk. Koch stated as he drives through the City he notes street signs are larger on the West Side. Koch would like a big sign on his street corner. Mayor Henfey stated the entire City is getting the new bigger signs and noted these are being made in house by our Public Works staff and will be installed during the winter months.
EVERETT McCORKELL, 410 E. 13th Avenue, stated the City budget always spends and never cuts….spend, spend, spend!
HARRY GALE, 307 E. 25th Avenue, noted the County has recently announced they are taking two holidays from all employees. Gale also spoke of hearing several libraries are being closed in various areas out of the County. Gale recently read in the newspapers that CEO’s in large companies are only taking $1.00 salary for this next year. Gale questioned Koehler if would only take $1.00 with Koehler noting those CEO’s make millions yearly.
JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, stated he has read the City of Philadelphia was having problems and closing libraries but he is not aware the City of North Wildwood is having any of those problems.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Tolomeo, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 7:50 P.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 December 2, 2008 and not a verbatim transcript.