CAUCUS MEETING
APRIL14, 2015
6:35 PM
Members Present: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, President of Council Salvatore Zampirri, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, James Kane and David Del Conte. CouncilpersonsKellyann Tolomeo and Joseph Rullo were not present. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
CITY CLERK JETT reviewed the communications on the agenda.
ADMINISTRATOR YECCO stated that the appointments on the agenda are seasonal. There is one person to be approved for the North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company. Seven ordinances are on the agenda for 2nd Reading. Ordinance 1677, an amendment to the Land Development Ordinance, is scheduled for 1st Reading.
MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that 2 cases in conjunction with Ordinance 1672, Background Checks, have already been brought to the attention of the Administration.
ADMINISTRATOR YECCO stated that the Background Check process will be funneled through the HR Dept. North Wildwood is leading the way in these procedures throughout the County. The things to be amended by Ordinance 1677 are largely housekeeping items.
SOLICITOR KAUFMANN stated that a number of the revisions are being done on recommendation of the Zoning Officer.
CITY CLERK JETT stated that Ordinance 1677, after introduction, will be forwarded to the Planning Board for the statutory 35 day review period, after which the public hearing and 2nd Reading will be scheduled.
ADMINISTRATOR YECCO stated that the Dog Park ordinance needs to be followed up with rules and regulations, etc. The 2015 Budget, to be considered for final adoption tonight, contains a 1.8 cent tax increase, due to the Royal Tax Lien refund which the City was ordered to pay. There is a resolution amending the Policies & Procedures Manual. Resolution #15 regarding COAH will be pulled. The contract for the 2nd Avenue and 110 Delaware Bulkhead is ready to be awarded, which includes demolition of the structures at 110 Delaware.
MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that 110 Delaware will have a lien placed on it for the City to recover part of the cost of this project. The beach project with Wildwood is progressing. The beach between 3rd and 4th is now about 100’ wide.
COUNCILMAN RULLO arrived in Council Chambers at 6:52 PM.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WOZUNK stated that in 2 weeks 2,344 loads have been moved totaling 23,550 cubic yards. Seven trucks are currently working.
ADMINISTRATOR YECCO stated that Harry Wozunk is keeping detailed records of this project.
MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that the crossovers at 3rd, 4th and 5th will be rebuilt. Avalon’s current beach project will cost about $6 million while ours will be less than $500,000.
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that caucus be adjourned. Carried. 6:57 PM
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2015
7:00 PM
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, 2015.”
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2015
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, President of Council Salvatore Zampirri, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, James Kane, David Del Conte and Joseph Rullo. Councilwoman Kellyann Tolomeo was not present. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES: On a motion byKoehler, seconded byRullo, that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 17, 2015and the Special Meeting of March 24, 2015 be approved as read. Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CAPE MAY COUNTY FREEHOLDERS
RE:Coast Guard Community Status Celebration
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
CAPE MAY COUNTY FREEHOLDERS
RE:Supporting Federal Military Bases in NJ
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
CAPE MAY COUNTY FREEHOLDERS
RE:2015 CMC Government Events Calendar
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
CAPE MAY COUNTY MOSQUITO COMMISSION
RE:Annual Mosquito Report
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
NJ DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
RE:Earth Day & Environmental Week, April 19-25
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
RE:2015 Boating Safety Class Schedule
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
SOUTH JERSEY GAS CO.
RE:Notice of Public hearing, April 15
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC
RE:Notice of Public Hearing, April 23
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
ASSEMBLYMAN ROBART AUTH, 39TH DISTRICT
RE:Support of Bill A-4235
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On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:Chrissy Tolomeo Memorial Walk, April 18
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show, May 7-10
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:Tall Cedars Parade (Stage Request), May 9
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:MS Coast-to-Coast Bike Ride, May 17
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:VFW Memorial Day Ceremony, May 25
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:Jazz at the Estate (Stage Request), May 30
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:ESA SJ Surfing Competition, June 29
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:ESA SJ Surfing Competition, July 18
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
BEACH PATROL:
Vince PicirrilliMaintenance/Handicap Driver4/11/15
Bill QuinnMaintenance/Lifeguard4/11/15
RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Jack MatteraBoat Ramp Attendant4/25/15
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Paul GustyBoat Ramp Attendant4/25/15
Ed GartonBoat Ramp Attendant4/25/15
Ron GoldenBoat Ramp Attendant4/25/15
MUNICIPAL COURT:
Kaitlyn CarboneClerk4/1/15
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Koehler, the above seasonal appointments be confirmed. Carried.
NORTH WILDWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY:
William AutyVolunteer Firefighter
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Koehler, the above appointment be confirmed. Carried.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1670 – On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1670 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1670 by its title, as required by Law, Known As “An Ordinance Repealing Ordinances Codified In Sections 322-2 And 322-3 Of The Code Of The North Wildwood And Amending And Supplementing Ordinances Codified In Chapter 382, Article VII, Regulations For Special Events“.
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. 1670 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Rullo, that Ordinance No. 1670 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. 1670 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1671 – On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1671 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1671 by its title, as required by Law, Known As “An Ordinance Providing For Background Checks For All City Employees And All Volunteers Having Contact With Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age“.
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. 1671 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1671 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. 1671 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1672 – On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Rullo, that Ordinance No. 1672 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1672 by its title, as required by Law, Known As
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“Calendar Year 2015 Ordinance To Exceed The Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits And To Establish A Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)“.
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. 1672 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1672 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. 1672 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1673 – On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1673 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1673 by its title, as required by Law, Known As “An Amendment To Ordinance 1643, Known As The “Salary Ordinance” Fixing And Determining The Salary And Compensation Ranges To Be Paid To The Elective And Appointive Officers Of The City Of North Wildwood, In The County Of Cape May And State Of New Jersey Providing For The Raising Of The Amounts Thereof By Taxation And Providing For The Time And Meeting Of Payment Thereof“.
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. 1673and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Rullo, that Ordinance No. 1673 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. 1673 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1674 – On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1674 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1674 by its title, as required by Law, Known As “An Ordinance Establishing A City Of North Wildwood Dog Park“.
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. 1674 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1674 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. 1674 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1675 – On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1675 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1675 by its title, as required by Law, Known As “An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Chapter 382, Article V Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood Concerning Street Openings“.
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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. 1675 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1675 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. 1675 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1676 – On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1676 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1676 by its title, as required by Law, Known As “Authorizing Special Emergency Appropriation“.
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. 1676 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Rullo, that Ordinance No. 1676 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. 1676 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO.1677– On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1677 be placed on its first reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1677 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Ordinance 1177 As Amended And As Codified In Chapter 276, Land Development, Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood”.
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Bishop, that Ordinance No. 1677 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the City Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1677 passed on its first reading.
RESOLUTION:
#100-15
RE:Authorizing 2015 Municipal Budget Be Read By Title Only
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2015 MUNICIPAL BUDGET:
President of Council Zampirri stated that this is the time and place for the public hearing for the 2015 Municipal Budget. City Auditor Leon Costello gave a brief overview of the
budget, which includes a 1.8 cent tax increase, maintains a stable fund balance, expenditures and tax revenues well below the State-mandated caps, and no gimmicks or surprises. Upon hearing no comments from the public, the President of Council then asked the City Clerk if he had received any in writing with the answer none. The President of Council then asked for a motion to close the public hearing.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Rullo, that the public hearing be closed. Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 14, 2015
RESOLUTIONS:
# 101-15
RE:2015 Municipal Budget
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 102-15
RE:Extending Grace Period For Interest Payments On Sewer Bills
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 103-15
RE:Authorizing An Amendment To Engineering Agreement With Remington Vernick Engineers For USDA Sanitary Sewer Replacement Program Phase 3B
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 104-15
RE:Identifying Employees Assigned To State Or County Task Forces Or Teams And Municipal OEM Volunteers And CERT Team Members For Insurance Purposes
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 105-15
RE:Authorizing City Clerk To Advertise For Bids For A Beach Concession For An Ocean Surf And Water Safety Instruction Camp
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 106-15
RE:Awarding Contract To South Bay Construction, Inc. For 2015-2017 Concrete Repair/Replacement
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 107-15
RE:Tonnage Grant Application
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.