CAUCUS MEETING - North Wildwood, New Jersey



CAUCUS MEETING

JUNE 3, 2009

6:30 P.M.

Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Kellyann Tolomeo, and Richard Ogen. Councilmen Joseph Duncan and Robert Maschio were not present. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.

ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that Resolution #1 would be deleted from tonight’s agenda. The budget will definitely be voted on tonight as the City has received certification from the State. A Resolution will be added to authorize the purchase of Exhaust Extraction Systems for the Career and Volunteer Fire Departments. The systems cost about $110,000 and the City received a grant for more than $100,000 to help cover the cost.

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ROSENELLO stated that he had visited a Fire Museum in Philadelphia with his family when an engine was started and the fumes were so great inside that the alarms went off and other fire companies responded.

MAYOR HENFEY stated that OSHA has required these systems but the City has been able to put off the purchase until the grant was obtained.

ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that Ordinance #1563 will be introduced tonight regarding the new parking meters on Surf Avenue. Townsend also stated that the COWCO agreement allows the City to withdraw at the end of the year if a letter so stating is sent by August 31. The COWCO agreement allows for the participants to share in either the loss or profit of the construction office, based on the percentage of participation.

COUNCILMAN MCCULLION asked how the COWCO budget amount of $522,000 was figured out and reminded all that the office does not have a good track record.

ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that the $522,000 figure is the amount of revenue involved and the City has no choice but to stay in until at least the end of this year, but a decision to withdraw must be made before August 31. The discussion can be continued at a future meeting.

MAYOR HENFEY stated that the construction office is struggling but it is still the easiest on our taxpayers. If the City takes on its own construction office again the costs would triple, therefore we must plan and look at how we are going to do things in the future, such as agreements with other towns, etc. But the City will be in COWCO at least until the end of this year. The City has been working on this for months.

COUNCILMAN KOEHLER stated that the City could send the letter announcing its plan to withdraw and then try to negotiate for improvements.

ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that the Governor has announced his intention to take back more than $40,000,000 in UEZ funds from the 37 different UEZs throughout the State. This includes almost $170,000 from North Wildwood. Local Director Lou Ferarra has asked that the City support, by letter or resolution, injunction relief. Townsend has a sample resolution from Pleasantville if needed.

MAYOR HENFEY stated that a letter of support should suffice.

PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ROSENELLO stated that the injunction relief would be part of a class action suit at no cost to the City and suggested that a resolution would be appropriate.

COUNCILMAN MCCULLION made a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel, regarding the Public Works appointments on tonight’s agenda. McCullion asked why they are all new hires when the statement has been made that we are not hiring new people.

MAYOR HENFEY explained that they are seasonal employees, not permanent hires.

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Ogen, that caucus now be adjourned until regular meeting begins. Carried. 6:50 PM

REGULAR MEETING

JUNE 3, 2009

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, “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 7, 2009.”

ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Kellyann Tolomeo, and Richard Ogen. Councilmen Joseph Duncan and Robert Maschio were not present. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.

MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 2009 be approved as read. Carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

BORDENTOWN ELKS LODGE #2085

RE: Block Party, June 5-6, 2009

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

THE EILEEN FRANK ALS FOUNDATION

RE: ALS Bike Tour, June 20, 2009

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

PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS BRIGADE ASSOCIATION

RE: Mummers Parade, June 13, 2009

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

CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA

RE: 2008 Recycling Rebate

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

ANGLESEA VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. #1

RE: Application for Social Affair Permit

June 26-28, 2009

On a motion by Ogen, seconded by Koehler, that the above application be approved and filed with the State. Carried.

MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Henfey stated that the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority has notified the City of a 2008 Recycling Rebate of over $60,000. Henfey also stated that Michelle Rosenello has resigned from the Recreation Commission.

MICHELLE ROSENELLO

RE: Letter of Resignation – Recreation Commission

On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Koehler, that the above letter of resignation be received with regret and filed. Carried.

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APPOINTMENTS:

Lighthouse:

Kathleen Coleman Clerk/Tours-seasonal 6/3/09

Recreation:

James Bevans Rec. Aide-seasonal 6/6/09

Florence Marenic Clerk/Tourism-seasonal 6/4/09

Charles Russell Laborer-seasonal 6/4/09

Bryan Skill Rec. Aide-seasonal 6/6/09

Beach Patrol:

Charles Bower Lifeguard - when he returns from Iraq

Michael Anderson Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Jessica Baker Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Donovan Barry Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Tory Bischoff Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Seamus Boyle Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Joe Casper Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Matt Klanchar Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Kimberly Krzaczek Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Allyson Murray Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Mike Musso Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Ryan Sankey Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Danielle Sharkey Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Dave Smith Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Shaun Stamm Lifeguard- seasonal 6/15/09

Public Works:

Richard Carroll, Jr. Laborer- seasonal 6/4/09

Carolyn Mee Clerk- seasonal 6/2/09

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, the above appointments be confirmed. Carried.

Promotions:

Public Works:

Kirt Redburn Laborer-Mechanic 6/3/09

Nancy Lomonaco Clerk-Senior Clerk 6/3/09

Noel Garcia Laborer-Public Works Repairer 6/3/09

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, the above promotions be confirmed. Carried.

RESOLUTIONS:

#121-09

RE: Expressing Support Of Senate Bill S-2524 And Companion Assembly Bill A-3697 Concerning Proposed Changes To Affordable Housing

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

#122-09

RE: Opposing The Proposed State Budget For The Fiscal Year 2010

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.

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#123-09

RE: Cancellation Of 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.

#124-09

RE: Refund For Overpayment Of Sewer Taxes

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.

#125-09

RE: Awarding Contract For 2009 Concert Series Producer

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

#126-09

RE: Adoption Of 2009 Municipal Budget

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.

#127-09

RE: Authorizing Purchase Of A Vehicle Exhaust Extraction System For North Wildwood Fire Department Buildings

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.

#128-09

RE: Authorizing Participation In Litigation Against The State Of New Jersey By The New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Mayors Commission For The Unlawful Taking Of Zone Assistance Funds

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.

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 1563 - On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Ogen, that Ordinance No. 1563 be placed on its first reading. Carried.

The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1563 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Amending Ordinances, Or Portions Thereof, That Been Codified At Sections 418-1a And 418-10 Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood “.

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, that Ordinance No. 1563 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1563 passed on its first reading.

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JUNE 3, 2009

FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:

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

|Check # |Check Date | Amount Paid |

|24086 |5/22/2009 |FIRST AMERICAN |$686.88 |

|24087 |5/22/2009 |WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX |$485.90 |

|24088 |6/3/2009 |ABS SIGNS |$432.13 |

|24089 |6/3/2009 |ANCO HOME CENTER |$249.94 |

|24090 |6/3/2009 |AMERICAN JUDGES ASSOCIATION |$150.00 |

|24091 |6/3/2009 |AT&T |$241.97 |

|24092 |6/3/2009 |AT&T |$69.22 |

|24093 |6/3/2009 |AVAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES |$1,873.93 |

|24094 |6/3/2009 |ADVANCED WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY |$12.74 |

|24095 |6/3/2009 |ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEMS, INC |$420,825.86 |

|24096 |6/3/2009 |AMANJ |$245.00 |

|24097 |6/3/2009 |ANGLESEA CONSTRUCTION, INC |$1,750.00 |

|24098 |6/3/2009 |AVAYA INC |$252.33 |

|24099 |6/3/2009 |BATTERY ZONE |$30.99 |

|24100 |6/3/2009 |CRYSTAL SPRINGS |$343.51 |

|24101 |6/3/2009 |BERGEY'S TRUCK CTR |$1,700.54 |

|24102 |6/3/2009 |COURT HOUSE OFFICE SUPPLIES |$497.22 |

|24103 |6/3/2009 |H B CHRISTMAN & SON |$44.01 |

|24104 |6/3/2009 |CAFIERO AND BALLIETTE |$15,427.50 |

|24105 |6/3/2009 |CONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS |$310.09 |

|24106 |6/3/2009 |CAPE LUMBER,FENCE & STONE CO. |$80.39 |

|24107 |6/3/2009 |RAYMOND TOWNSEND |$98.19 |

|24108 |6/3/2009 |COMCAST |$395.00 |

|24109 |6/3/2009 |COMCAST |$100.20 |

|24110 |6/3/2009 |COMCAST |$60.10 |

|24111 |6/3/2009 |ROBERT CARUSO |$56.91 |

|24112 |6/3/2009 |ROSEANNE CHESTNUT |$30.00 |

|24113 |6/3/2009 |CTM MEDIA GROUP |$400.00 |

|24114 |6/3/2009 |DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF NJ |$8,325.10 |

|24115 |6/3/2009 |DUFFY STRING BAND |$1,000.00 |

|24116 |6/3/2009 |SNIP |$25.99 |

|24117 |6/3/2009 |DEE'S CANVAS SHOP |$375.00 |

|24118 |6/3/2009 |DUFFIELD ASSOCIATES INC |$537.90 |

|24119 |6/3/2009 |MICHAEL DOWLING |$69.00 |

|24120 |6/3/2009 |EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES |$11,168.07 |

|24121 |6/3/2009 |FARM RITE INC |$246,300.00 |

|24122 |6/3/2009 |GEMINI BUILDING CO. |$15,350.00 |

|24123 |6/3/2009 |GROVE SUPPLY, INC. |$798.36 |

|24124 |6/3/2009 |W.S. GOFF COMPANY, INC. |$14,487.50 |

|24125 |6/3/2009 |GLOBAL CONNECT |$16.40 |

|24126 |6/3/2009 |HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES |$748.21 |

|24127 |6/3/2009 |THE HARDWARE STORE |$103.79 |

|24128 |6/3/2009 |HORIZON BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD |$145,655.24 |

|24129 |6/3/2009 |INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL |$190.50 |

|24130 |6/3/2009 |INST. FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY |$750.00 |

|24131 |6/3/2009 |KINDLE FORD |$20,988.85 |

|24132 |6/3/2009 |LAWMEN SUPPLY CO. OF NJ |$469.52 |

|24133 |6/3/2009 |LEISURE CRAFT INDUSTRIES, INC. |$3,111.80 |

|24134 |6/3/2009 |LOWE'S BUSINESS ACCOUNT |$832.57 |

|24135 |6/3/2009 |LYNN PEAVEY COMPANY |$68.25 |

|24136 |6/3/2009 |STEPHEN MURRAY |$93.06 |

|24137 |6/3/2009 |MARK LITHOGRAPHY |$3,095.00 |

|24138 |6/3/2009 |L-3 MOBILE-VISION, INC. |$364.00 |

|24139 |6/3/2009 |M. A. GRAPHICS |$200.00 |

|24140 |6/3/2009 |MUMMERS CHORUS |$300.00 |

|24141 |6/3/2009 |DIANE MC CULLION |$70.92 |

|24142 |6/3/2009 |OFFICE OF NATHAN VAN EMBDEN |$1,920.00 |

|24143 |6/3/2009 |M.J.J. CONSTRUCTION, LLC |$277,666.00 |

|24144 |6/3/2009 |RUDY MELCHIORRE |$90.00 |

|24145 |6/3/2009 |NEW JERSEY STATE LEAGUE OF MUN |$224.00 |

|24146 |6/3/2009 |NJPO |$135.00 |

|24147 |6/3/2009 |NFPA (SUBSCRIPTION SVC) |$787.50 |

|24148 |6/3/2009 |NATHAN VAN EMBDEN |$1,555.50 |

|24149 |6/3/2009 |NEXGEN |$1,254.47 |

|24150 |6/3/2009 |PARAMOUNT SANITARY CHEMICAL CO |$399.00 |

|24151 |6/3/2009 |PIER "47" MARINA |$75.47 |

|24152 |6/3/2009 |PEDRONI FUEL COMPANY |$6,358.54 |

|24153 |6/3/2009 |PIRO PIZZA |$118.00 |

|24154 |6/3/2009 |PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE POWER |$627.00 |

|24155 |6/3/2009 |PHILADELPHIA MUMMERS BRIGADE |$14,000.00 |

|24156 |6/3/2009 |PERNA FINNEGAN, INC |$258,075.87 |

|24157 |6/3/2009 |JOSEPH QUATTRONE |$7,250.00 |

|24158 |6/3/2009 |V.E. RALPH & SON, INC. |$495.33 |

|24159 |6/3/2009 |RESORT GRAPHICS |$232.00 |

|24160 |6/3/2009 |RAWDEN'S OFFICE SERVICE LLC |$53.10 |

|24161 |6/3/2009 |REMINGTON,VERNICK & WALBERG |$79,658.50 |

|24162 |6/3/2009 |KEVIN & LINDA REID |$35.00 |

|24163 |6/3/2009 |SEA ISLE ICE CO., INC. |$96.00 |

|24164 |6/3/2009 |SERVICE TIRE TRUCK CENTER |$1,469.46 |

|24165 |6/3/2009 |STAGLIANO & DeWEESE, PA. |$1,570.00 |

|24166 |6/3/2009 |STAPLES |$366.26 |

|24167 |6/3/2009 |CHIEF ROBERT MATTEUCCI |$229.31 |

|24168 |6/3/2009 |STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC |$477.60 |

|24169 |6/3/2009 |SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO |$34.48 |

|24170 |6/3/2009 |SPICA STEEL INC |$2,100.00 |

|24171 |6/3/2009 |SOUTH JERSEY BOBCAT |$163.32 |

|24172 |6/3/2009 |SONITROL SECURITY OF DE VALLEY |$6,496.00 |

|24173 |6/3/2009 |SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION CENTER |$459.85 |

|24174 |6/3/2009 |TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL |$800.00 |

|24175 |6/3/2009 |TRI-CITY PRODUCTS |$2,846.56 |

|24176 |6/3/2009 |CHRISTINA TAGLIALATELA |$100.00 |

|24177 |6/3/2009 |US LIGHTHOUSE SOCIETY |$40.00 |

|24178 |6/3/2009 |US LUMBER INC |$4,234.00 |

|24179 |6/3/2009 |VAN NOTE-HARVEY ASSOCIATES |$28,233.58 |

|24180 |6/3/2009 |VINELAND AUTO ELECTRIC, INC. |$144.00 |

|24181 |6/3/2009 |VERIZON WIRELESS |$712.50 |

|24182 |6/3/2009 |VERIZON |$2,461.04 |

|24183 |6/3/2009 |VCI EMERGENCY VEHICLES |$25.40 |

|24184 |6/3/2009 |VERIZON CABS |$356.02 |

|24185 |6/3/2009 |WESTERN PEST CONTROL |$247.50 |

|24186 |6/3/2009 |CITY OF WILDWOOD |$35.00 |

|24187 |6/3/2009 |WASTE MANAGEMENT |$46,804.97 |

|24188 |6/3/2009 |WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION |$238.20 |

|24189 |6/3/2009 |WINDY ACRES |$456.50 |

|24190 |6/3/2009 |WARNOCK FLEET |$43,595.45 |

|24191 |6/3/2009 |HARRY WOZUNK |$219.35 |

|24192 |6/3/2009 |PAT WALL |$59.70 |

|24193 |6/3/2009 |FRED WUESTNER |$84.03 |

|24194 |6/3/2009 |WARRIOR SCIENCE GROUP, INC. |$112.00 |

|24195 |6/3/2009 |XEROX CORPORATION |$54.97 |

|24196 |6/3/2009 |YOUR BEACH SHOP |$1,660.55 |

COUNCIL:

COUNCILMAN KOEHLER thanked all who voted in yesterday’s elections.

MAYOR HENFEY also thanked all who voted. Henfey stated that the Elks Parade will begin on Saturday, June 6 at Noon at 12th & Atlantic Avenues. The American Legion Parade begins at 18th & Atlantic on Saturday, June 13. There will be Flag Day Ceremonies by the VFW at the monument on June 14 at 10 AM and at the Elks Lodge at Noon. Henfey stated that Memorial Day Weekend was very busy and expressed thanks to all City Departments for their hard work.

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PUBLIC:

TOM MCGARRY, 110 W. 7th Avenue, stated that the Cable Company contract is up in 2010 and the City should bid out the contract to be able to get a better deal and better service. Comcast is now a conglomerate and the prices are too high and all cable companies should be able to bid on the contract, such as AT&T, Warner, Cablevision, etc. McGarry stated he saw nothing in the contract that says that it can’t be awarded to the lowest bidder. Mayor Henfey asked Solicitor Kaufmann how the bidding would work with Kaufmann responding that new statutes have taken effect since the last contract. Administrator Townsend stated that he believes it cannot be put out to bid but certain aspects of services can be negotiated. McGarry stated that the companies keep buying out each other and now Comcast charges $25 just to turn on one box, and $30 for the others and all bills must be paid in advance. There should be a class action suit to recover this money. McGarry also stated that 911 was $.50 on your phone bill but now is $.90. Administrator Townsend stated that the City maintains the 911 services and does not receive any of that money. Perhaps the BPU would know. McGarry stated that the FCC line charge does not exist and is really just profit for the company. Mayor Henfey stated that the cable lines are part of the utility fees that in the past were collected by the City but now are collected by the State and are returned to the municipalities as “State Aid.” The State keeps more and more of the money each year. Police Chief Matteucci stated that the costs of maintaining the 911 infrastructures are borne by the phone company. Mayor Henfey stated that a charge on each line adds up to a lot of money. McGarry suggested that someone should talk to Trenton.

EVERETT MCCORKELL, 410 E. 13th Avenue, expressed thanks for the boards being down on the beach. McCorkell stated that 13th & Surf is still dangerous for the school children because there is no traffic light there, and asked about the other lights on Surf Avenue. Mayor Henfey stated that the equipment has been ordered and that the City is waiting. McCorkell asked how do the 911 operators know what the address is on a call from a cell phone. Police Chief Matteucci responded that the location of the nearest tower is given so they know the call is from a certain area.

JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, stated that there were many complaints in the Spout Off about the parking on Surf Avenue, but Koch doesn’t see anything wrong with it yet. Koch asked about Resolution #2 regarding COAH law. President of Council Rosenello explained that COAH law is very confusing but the City must meet certain levels of affordability. Engineer Petrella stated that under COAH the City is obligated to give incentives to developers for affordable housing, with the State collecting certain fees on

new construction. Administrator Townsend gave a detailed explanation of the COAH process and the difficult situation that shore communities are put in, including the disregard of current zoning and threats of litigation. Solicitor Kaufmann stated that it would probably be a major issue in the gubernatorial race this fall. Councilman Ogen stated that the bills currently in the Senate and Assembly attempt to change the COAH law to help shore communities. Koch thanked Townsend for his explanation. Koch asked why the City is opposed to the State budget when the City budget has taxes going up from too many loans last year.

TOM MCGARRY, 110 W. 7th Avenue, stated that there is $50 billion in the stimulus package for Section 8 housing.

HARRY GALE, 307 E. 25th Avenue, asked about the City’s COAH plan. Mayor Henfey and Administrator Townsend explained that the City has filed its plan and is attempting to comply with State requirements, although the COAH law is being challenged by at least 6 lawsuits at present. Gale stated that taxes are going up and asked how much money is owed to the City by Marina Bay Towers. Solicitor Kaufmann stated that the matter is in litigation and the owner is challenging the sale of tax liens on the property. Gale asked about Resolution #3 and received an explanation. Gale stated that the parking situation on Surf Avenue makes visibility difficult and there has already been one accident. President of Council Rosenello explained that the accident occurred during a thunderstorm with no cars parked in the area. Gale stated that many governments are renegotiating contracts to save money so why can’t the City do the same. Administrator Townsend explained that the City budget is in good shape and is

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allowing the City to stay afloat even though other governments are having problems. Gale asked about the Public Works appointments on the agenda. Mayor Henfey explained that the City is hiring one seasonal employee to take the place of two permanent employees and that the City is trying to keep costs down while not affecting the quality of life. Gale asked that things like that be explained when appointments are being made so the public knows what is going on. Gale asked that the City look for ways to consolidate services and administrative functions with contiguous communities. President of Council Rosenello explained that consolidation must start at the top and work its way down. Only the State Legislature can change municipal boundaries. Gale asked about school districts and was told that he should discuss that with the school board. Administrator Townsend explained that studies are being done regarding consolidation and shared services but the State rarely does things correctly. Mayor Henfey explained, as an example, the pension deferment plan and why the City declined to participate. Engineer Petrella stated that school consolidation was defeated a number of years ago. Gale stated that Social Security payments are on hold for the next two years.

EVERETT MCCORKELL, 410 E. 13th Avenue, asked what the City is going to do with the Fresh Air Home. President of Council Rosenello stated that there are fund raising efforts underway. McCorkell stated that the City should look for more ways to cut costs, such as furloughs for employees.

HARRY GALE, 307 E. 25th Avenue, asked when the top coat would be put on Surf Avenue. Mayor Henfey explained that it is all done.

ADJOURNMENT:

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 8:11 P.M.

APPROVED:

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William J. Henfey - Mayor

ATTEST:

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W. Scott Jett - Deputy City Clerk

This is a generalization of the meeting of June 3, 2009 and not a verbatim transcript.

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