CAUCUS MEETING - North Wildwood, New Jersey



CAUCUS MEETING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

6:30 P.M.

Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Walter Larcombe, Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan and Kellyann Tolomeo. Councilman Robert Maschio was absent due to illness. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend and Solicitor Andrew Cafiero.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROSENELLO stated that there are no changes to be noted in tonight’s agenda.

ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND asked council members to review the proposed sign ordinance that will come before Council in the near future. Townsend stated that the historic baseball display case is on order. Townsend offered many thanks to Solicitor William Kaufmann for obtaining necessary easements for the seawall Base Bid Area and Option Area #1. The Anglesea section of the wall project will be awarded this month. Townsend said that the mayors of North Wildwood, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest have met regarding the “Centers of Place” designation which will expire on January 8, 2008. Remington Vernick will be presenting a proposal for the towns to review. Townsend said that the City needs to decide what to do with the COAH certification. Townsend noted there are new obstacles in “Round 3.” Remington Vernick requested three more weeks to review.

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that caucus now be adjourned until the regular meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Carried. 6:41 PM

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

7:00 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 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, 2007.”

ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Walter Larcombe, Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan and Kellyann Tolomeo. Councilman Robert Maschio was absent due to illness. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor Andrew Cafiero and Engineer Ralph Petrella.

MINUTES: On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 21, 2007 be approved as read. Carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

JOHN STROTHERS

RE: Request for Waterfront Development Permit

713-715 Beach Creek

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by McCullion, that the above application be received and filed. Carried.

CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

RE: Final Report On 1st Online Auction Aug. 15-30, 2007-

On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that the above report be received and filed. Carried.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

CITY OF WILDWOOD, NJ

RE: Master Plan Update Meeting

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.

2ND STREET ANNIE’S

RE: Petition To Extend Licensed Premises Sept. 21-23, 2007

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, that the above application be approved with conditions and filed with the State. Councilman Larcombe expressed concern over a recent fire at 2nd St. Annie’s and possible violations. All voting in the affirmative except Larcombe voting nay. Carried with the following conditions added: All fire code violations must be corrected by September 18th and the port-a-potty area be fenced at the rear separating from the parking area.

SPECIAL EVENT

RE: Cape Classic Motorcycle Club

Sunday, September 9, 2007

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that the above special event application be approved with Police Chief’s remarks noted. Carried.

SPECIAL EVENT

RE: Boardwalk Car Show

September 21-22, 2007

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that the above special event application be approved with Police Chief’s remarks noted. Carried.

SPECIAL EVENT

RE: Columbus Treasure Hunt

September 29, 2007

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that the above special event application be approved. Carried.

MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS:

Mayor Henfey stated that he has received a letter from a citizen commending and thanking two lifeguards, Eric DiPadova and Bill Ciavarelli, for helping all summer at 5th Avenue beach with her severely handicapped daughter. Henfey also thanked Councilman Walt Larcombe for helping to obtain an Automated External Defibrillator for the Fire Department.

APPOINTMENTS:

Recreation Dept.

Shawn Karge Recreation Aide 9/5/07

On a motion by Larcombe, seconded by Koehler, the above appointment be confirmed. Carried.

RESOLUTIONS:

#188-07

RE: National Incident Management System NIMS Compliancy Resolution

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Larcombe, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#189-07

RE: Authorizing Return of Balance of Escrow Deposit

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.

#190-07

RE: Canceling Amounts on Sewer Accounts

The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#191-07

RE: Refund for Overpayment of Real Estate Taxes

The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#192-07

RE: Authorizing Refund of Zoning Board of Adjustment Application Fees

The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#193-07

RE: Authorizing The City of North Wildwood To Enter Into An Interlocal Services Agreement For Law Enforcement Services For a Special Event

The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Larcombe, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#194-07

RE: Authorizing Award of Contract For 2007-2008 Trench Restoration Contract

The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#195-07

RE: Supporting The Submission of a Water Quality Management Plan For The County of Cape May Under The Existing Water Quality Management Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:15 et. seq.)

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.

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

#196-07

RE: Awarding a Professional Services Contract To Lee Romm, Inc.

The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#197-07

RE: Authorizing a Street Opening at 430 West Pine Avenue

The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative except McCullion voting nay, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

#198-07

RE: Authorizing Subordination of a Small Cities Mortgage

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.

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 1524 - On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that Ordinance No. 1524 be placed on its second reading. Carried.

The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1524 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Amending Those Portions Of Ordinances That Have Been Codified In Chapter 240, Fire Prevention, 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. 1524 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 Koehler, seconded by Larcombe, that Ordinance No. 1524 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. 1524 duly adopted.

FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by McCullion, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried. As per Resolution #09-07, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.

VOID 19112 VOID

Cape May County Herald 19113 72.10

Lasser and Hochman LLC Inc 19114 17,684.10

Ralph Jenner 19115 76.92

City of NWW- Salary Acct. 19116 412,509.62

Seashore Supply of Wildwood 19117 73.23

Rutgers, The State University 19118 25.00

A & M Products 19119 195.00

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

A T & T 19120 28.57

Air Power International, Inc. 19121 15.47

VOID 19122 VOID

A.O.H. – Cape May County 19123 3,500.00

A T & T 19124 80.14

Avaya, Inc. 19125 36.23

Atlantic Business Communications 19126 354.00

Arch Wireless 19127 9.09

Avaya Financial Services 19128 179.70

Avaya Financial Services 19129 1,694.23

Alpha Message Center Inc. 19130 105.00

Atlas Flasher Supply Co. Inc. 19131 250.00

Adamson Industries Corp. 19132 61.90

Avalon Coffee Co (RG or NW) 19133 78.00

ABJ Sprinkler Co Inc. 19134 850.00

Blue Star of NJ, Inc. 19135 275.00

Bright Side Publishing 19136 54.00

Court House Office Supplies 19137 2,183.95

H B Christman & Son 19138 514.31

Cape Power Equipment, Inc. 19139 595.26

Caprioni Portable Toilets 19140 1,875.00

Continental Fire & Safety, Inc. 19141 99.00

CASA Payroll Services 19142 387.70

VOID 19143 VOID

Coastal Landscaping 19144 465.17

Cape Lumber, Fence & Stone Co. 19145 85.39

Carolyn Collier 19146 75.00

Comcast 19147 195.72

Colonial Electrical Supply 19148 943.79

CIT 19149 114.31

Daley’s Pit 19150 70.00

Delta Dental Plan of NJ 19151 8,051.22

Dolce Italia 19152 109.41

Duffy String Band 19153 2,800.00

Edward J. Deni 19154 10.68

De Lage Landen Financial Serv. 19155 359.41

Terri Del Vicario 19156 20.94

Edmunds & Associates 19157 595.00

Fisher Scientific 19158 211.08

Marguerite Fuscia 19159 50.00

Farm Rite Inc. 19160 1,243.28

Franklin Products 19161 1,351.39

Gentilini Ford, Inc. 19162 362.10

Grove Supply, Inc. 19163 44.88

Giles & Ransome, Inc. 19164 310.80

General Highway Products 19165 1,468.00

Ronald W. Griffith 19166 500.00

Galls 19167 440.00

VOID 19168 VOID

Home Depot Credit Services 19169 63.52

Harleysville Ins. Co of NJ 19170 2,697.00

The Hardware Store 19171 66.08

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield 19172 102,419.45

Interstate Batteries 19173 381.75

Joshua Marcus Group 19174 575.00

Joyce Media 19175 437.50

W. Scott Jett 19176 14.97

Robert Kline 19177 307.00

Lawson Products 19178 593.28

Lee L. Romm, Inc. 19179 16,375.00

Mitchell Welding & Iron Works 19180 135.00

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Matco Tools 19181 223.81

Michelle Mettler 19182 125.00

Konica Minolta Business 19183 47.04

Betty Mugnier 19184 74.05

Mossbrook’s Tire & Auto Center 19185 586.56

M. A. Graphics 19186 50.00

Dominick J. McClain 19187 64.72

M. S. Brown Jewelers 19188 248.80

Philadelphia String Band Assoc. 19189 16,200.00

Mummers Chorus 19190 300.00

Mc Master-Carr Supply Co. 19191 121.76

Metlife Small Business Center 19192 73.44

Northeast Ind. & Marine Equip. 19193 134.08

City of North Wildwood 19194 1,710.00

NWW Fire Co. #1 19195 1,000.00

VOID 19196 VOID

NFPA 19197 150.00

NJSACC 19198 500.00

NJ Board of Real Estate Appraiser 19199 425.00

Office Depot 19200 782.04

Oliveri Shousky & Kiss P. A. 19201 1,918.85

Office Depot 19202 26.54

The Press 19203 165.24

Pier “47” Marina 19204 28.88

Pedroni Fuel Company 19205 5,367.26

Joseph Quattrone 19206 5,000.00

V. E. Ralph & Son, Inc. 19207 329.50

Radio Shack 19208 64.90

William Rutherford 19209 90.00

Rawden’s Office Service LLC 19210 30.27

Remington, Vernick & Walberg 19211 1,807.50

Seashore Supply of Wildwood 19212 29.82

S. J. Lifeguard Chiefs Assoc. 19213 140.00

South Jersey Welding 19214 120.57

Staples- (Public Works) 19215 419.29

Jacob Schaad, Jr. 19216 600.00

Sandpiper Monogramming, Inc. 19217 188.00

Mark Schaad 19218 75.00

South Jersey Auto Supply 19219 708.55

South Jersey Fasteners 19220 795.66

South Jersey Gas Co 19221 577.41

Service Tire Truck Center 19222 115.56

Stryker Medical 19223 118.14

Staples 19224 177.70

Stewart Business Systems LLC 19225 515.21

Kimberly Stocks 19226 60.00

South Jersey Bobcat 19227 177.50

19228 460.50

Tower Optical Company 19229 793.50

Tri County Building Supplies 19230 269.20

Tri-County Animal Control 19231 700.00

Toshiba Business Solutions 19232 200.00

Treasurer, State of New Jersey 19233 1,750.00

U. S. Municipal Supply, Inc. 19234 432.93

USA Blue Book 19235 630.71

Van Note-Harvey Associates 19236 34,993.42

Vineland Auto Electric, Inc. 19237 324.20

Verizon Wireless 19238 448.21

Verizon 19239 2,437.10

Veterans of Foreign Wars 19240 50.00

West Payment Center 19241 1,071.50

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Western Pest Control 19242 228.50

Waste Management 19243 1,427.92

Xerox Corporation 19244 49.87

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COMMITTEES:

COUNCIL:

COUNCILMAN DUNCAN wished everyone a warm September.

COUNCILMAN McCULLION stated that it is his choice to put a resolution on the table to talk about it if he desires. McCullion noted he had a question but still decided to vote no as he is allowed.

COUNCILMAN KOEHLER apologized to Councilman McCullion for implying that McCullion couldn’t offer the resolution and then vote no.

MAYOR HENFEY asked Superintendent of Recreation Buddy Tarbotton to explain upcoming events. Tarbotton said that the 30th Annual Surf Fishing tournament is this weekend with 150 fishermen expected. Tarbotton also said that the Mummers/Stringband event is this coming weekend. Tarbotton also spoke of this weekend being Biker’s weekend and the following weekend is the NJ State Fireman’s Parade beginning on Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Crest. Mayor Henfey noted this is always a great parade.

PUBLIC:

JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, asked Councilman Larcombe if there was an actual fire at 2nd St. Annie’s, with Larcombe responding yes. Koch complained about hot dogs costing $4 at a water park. Koch asked who will pay the $18,000 in Resolution #6, with Administrator Townsend responding that bar owners have paid in the past and will come up with the money as in the past. Koch said that the boards on the beach have sand on them again and he would like to see them cleaned. Koch asked if the City could have laborers from the Public Works Department paint the house at 103 W. 15th Ave. Koch feels this would be nice of the community to help and be a good neighbor. Mayor Henfey stated he will look into this. Koch stated the pedestrian crosswalks at 24th , 17th and 13th Avenues on Surf Avenue could use signs. Koch said the City Hall water fountain still doesn’t work.

EVERETT McCORKELL, 410 E. 13th Avenue, said that there is a house at 7th and Atlantic that could use painting also. McCorkell also stated that the motorcycles make terrible noise in town especially late at night. McCorkell asked regarding the wrapping of meters after they are longer in use. Council President Rosenello explained he has talked with Department Heads and the weekends in September are the busiest and employees are busy with events.

WINFIELD MYERS, Marina bay Towers, said he feels that it was a big mistake to offer a PILOT program to Mr. Cocoziello as the residents have been paying the price ever since. Residents have been locked out of the community room and feel they are owed a rebate. Bingo was moved to the library but they are now locked out of the library also. Myers feels they should be called to task for the lockouts.

JOAN SHEFSKI, Marina Bay Towers, asked if residents can receive the list of 59 violations that are still outstanding including minor and major violations.

SARAH CURRY, Marina Bay Towers, asked about the Pilot Program that the developer was involved in with the City and what happens if the PILOT Program fails. Curry stated that the residents have no recourse. Mayor Henfey stated that the City is ready, willing and able to do whatever we can do legally and to assist your attorney. Henfey informed Curry to let the attorney work for you.

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

ANNE SKOCKI, Marina Bay Towers, explained that she has lived at Marina Bay Towers since 2002 and at that time the rent was $397. Skocki asked why there are a number of empty apartments but 600 still on a waiting list to get in. Skocki said that rent went up to $440 but a new group coming in was charged $490. Right now there are 15-22 empty apartments and Skocki believes that the developer is waiting for more empty apartments so that he can have a number of new renters all at once and charge them higher rents.

KATHY MARTIN, 1910 Central Avenue, questioned if the Police would respond to bike complaints. Martin stated motorcycles ride up and down streets between midnight and 5 AM. Martin was told to call the police.

KAREN ALLEN, 600 Virginia Avenue, asked if mobile billboards are permitted in the City and Mayor Henfey responded that the City researched that licensed vehicles cannot be stopped.

ADJOURNMENT:

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Tolomeo, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 7:57 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 September 4, 2007 and not a verbatim transcript.

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