Reorganization Meeting

REORGANIZATION MEETING

JANUARY 5, 2016

6:00 P.M.

A reorganization meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held on the evening of the above date in the City Hall.

MAYOR ROSENELLO stated: “Ladies and Gentlemen, as directed by Law, the Government of the City of North Wildwood will now be reorganized for the year 2016. 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, faxing and emailing a copy of same to the Press, the Herald and the Wildwood Leader on December 16, 2015. The first requirement is that those elected take the Oath of Office.”

OATH OF OFFICE:

Councilman-At-Large

Edwin Koehler – Oath Administered by Judge Belasco

Councilman 1st Ward

James Kane – Oath Administered by Judge Belasco

Councilman 2nd Ward

Joseph Rullo – Oath Administered by Judge Belasco

MAYOR ROSENELLO asked for roll call, flag salute and moment of silence.

ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, Council Members Joseph Rullo, James Kane, Kellyann Tolomeo, David Del Conte, Edwin Koehler, and Margaret Bishop. Councilman Salvatore Zampirri was not present. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.

RESOLUTIONS:

MAYOR ROSENELLO asked for nominations for President of Council. Councilman Koehler offered Salvatore Zampirri as President of Council for 2016 with Councilwoman Bishop offering the second. No other nominations were offered.

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RE: Electing The President Of Council For The Year 2016 – Salvatore Zampirri

The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted.

MAYOR ROSENELLO noted the absence of President of Council Zampirri, who is in Greece for a family wedding. The Mayor then asked for nominations for President Pro Tempore of Council for 2016. Councilman Rullo offered Kellyann Tolomeo as President Pro Tempore of Council for 2016 with Councilman Del Conte offering the second. No other nominations were offered.

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RE: Electing The President Pro Tempore Of Council For The Year 2016 – Kellyann Tolomeo

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative with Tolomeo abstaining, the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted.

MAYOR ROSENELLO turned the meeting over to the President Pro Tempore of Council.

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RE: Reappointing W. Scott Jett, R.M.C. As North Wildwood City Clerk, With Tenure, And As Registrar Of Vital Statistics

The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Approving Professional Services Contract with KMY Consulting Services, LLC

The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. Mayor Rosenello thanked Administrator Yecco for his hard work and expert guidance in City government.

MINUTES: On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Koehler, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 15, 2015 and the minutes of the special meeting of December 22, 2015 be approved as read. Carried.

MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS FOR 2016:

MAYOR ROSENELLO read the following appointments to various commissions, committees and boards for 2016:

Bike Path Advisory Commission (1 year term)

John H. Neill, Chairman 12/31/2016 Mary Henderson 12/31/2016

Sal Zampirri, Council 12/31/2016

Board of Health (3 year term)

Barbara Haas 12/31/2018

James Nanos 12/31/2018

Kellyann Tolomeo, Council 12/31/2016

Emergency Management Committee (1 year term)

Emergency Management Coordinator Fire Chief

Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator Public Works Superintendent

Mayor Beach Patrol Chief

President of City Council Public Safety Committee

Police Chief Chief Financial Officer

Police Captain Recreation Department

City Administrator Construction Code Official

City Clerk

Environmental Commission (3 year term)

William Auty 12/31/2018

Ethics Committee (5 year term)

Gary Sloan (R) 12/31/2020

Gene Laffey (D) 12/31/2020

Bernice Sullivan (D) 12/31/2020

Greater Wildwood Municipal Alliance Committee (3 year term)

Kathleen McGarry, Chair 12/31/2018

Ina Sharkey 12/31/2018

Peg Brady 12/31/2018

Ronald Simone, Coordinator (1-Yr Appt.) 12/31/2016

GWTIDA (4-Yr Appt.)

James Barnabei 12/31/2019

Robert Del Monte 12/31/2019

Recreation Commission (5 year term)

Nancy Rullo 12/31/2020

Kellyann Tolomeo, Council (1 Yr Appt.) 12/31/2016

Safety Committee (1 year term)

Lew Ostrander Tony Cavalier Rick Haas

Gary Sloan Matt Gallagher Jeff Cole

Jennifer VanSant Byrne Agency Doug Ford

Kevin Yecco Scott Jett

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Tourist Development Commission (2 year term)

Paul Russo, Chair 12/31/2017

Mike Haldeman 12/31/2017

Sal Zampirri, Council, (1 year) 12/31/2016

UEZ Board

Patrick Rosenello 12/31/2016

(Governing Body – 1 year)

Joint Planning Board

Mayor Patrick Rosenello, Class I 12/31/2017

Douglas Miller, Mayor’s Designee

Matthew Gallagher, Class II 12/31/2016

David Del Conte, Class III 12/31/2016

Robert Davis, Class IV 12/31/2017

William Green, Class IV 12/31/2019

John Harkins, Class IV 12/31/2016

George Greenland, Class IV 12/31/2018

James Flynn, Class IV 12/31/2017

Jodie DiEduardo, Class IV 12/31/2018

Alternates

William Auty, Class IV, Alt. #1 12/31/2016

William O’Connell, Class IV, Alt. #2 12/31/2016

Ronald Peters, Class IV, Alt. #3 12/31/2017

Barbara Haas, Class IV, Alt. #4 12/31/2017

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Del Conte, the above appointments be confirmed for the various commissions, committees and boards. Carried.

Police Department:

Robert Keefe Part-Time Custodian 1/6/2016

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

RESOLUTIONS:

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RE: 2016 Temporary Budget

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Temporary Budget – Debt Service

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Cash Management Plan

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Petty Cash Funds For The Year 2016

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Providing For Payment Of City Obligations, School, State And County Taxes

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Authorizing Purchases, Contracts And Agreements Not Exceeding The Local Public Contracts Law Bid Threshold Without Public Advertisement

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Authorizing The Signing Of A Voucher List Rather Than Signing Each Individual Voucher For The Year 2016

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Authorizing Purchases Under State Cooperative Purchasing Contracts

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Fixing The Rate Of Interest To Be Charged For Non-Payment Of Taxes, Sewer And Assessments And Establishing A Year-End Penalty For Delinquencies In Excess Of $10,000.00

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Authorizing Service Charges For Returned Checks

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Authorizing The Tax Assessor Of The City Of North Wildwood To File Regular Appeals On Behalf Of The City Of North Wildwood To The Cape May County Board Of Taxation For The Year 2016

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Authorizing Accelerated Tax Sale - 2016

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Cancellation Of Tax Overpayments Or Delinquent Amounts Less Than $10.00

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Designation Of Time And Place Of Council Meetings For The Year 2016

The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Designation Of Official Newspaper For The Year 2016 And Designation Of Newspapers For Receiving Notice Under The “Open Public Meeting Law”

The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Designating Official Holidays For 2016

The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Adopting A Form Required To Be Used For The

Filing Of Notices Of Tort Claim Against The City Of North Wildwood In Accordance With The Provisions Of The New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:8-6

The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President Pro Tempore of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

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RE: Appointment Of City Solicitor – William Kaufmann of Cafiero & Kaufmann

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

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RE: Appointment Of Bond Counsel – Edward McMaminon of McManimon, Scotland & Bauman

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

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RE: Appointment Of Municipal Prosecutor – Ronald Gelzunas

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

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RE: Appointment Of Labor Counsel (Collective Bargaining) – Lawrence Pepper of Gruccio, Pepper, DeSanto & Ruth

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

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RE: Appointment Of Labor Counsel (Personnel Matters) – William Blaney of Blaney & Donohue

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

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RE: Appointment Of Special Legal Counsel – Contracts on an As-Needed Basis Awarded to Robert Sandman of Hankin, Sandman & Palladino; William Blaney of Blaney & Donohue; and James Birchmeier of Brichmeier & Powell

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

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RE: Appointment Of Special Legal Counsel – Joseph Betley of Capehardt Scatchard

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

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RE: Appointment Of Special Legal Counsel – Robert Beckelman of Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis

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

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RE: Appointment Of Public Defender – Seth Fuscellaro

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

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RE: Appointment Of Special Projects Engineer – Contracts on an As-Needed Basis Awarded to Engineering Design Associates; Remington Vernick Engineers; and The Pettit Group

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

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RE: Appointment Of Special Projects Planner – Contracts on an As-Needed Basis Awarded to MV Engineering and Remington Vernick Engineers

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

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RE: Appointment Of City Planner – Brian Murphy of MV Engineering

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

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RE: Appointment Of City Auditor – Leon Costello of Ford-Scott Associates

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