CAUCUS MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
9:45 A.M.
Members Present: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, President of Council Salvatore Zampirri, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, Kellyann Tolomeo, James Kane, David Del Conte and Joseph Rullo. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
ADMINISTRATOR YECCO reviewed the items on the agenda, including the appointments for the Police Department (10 SLEO II officers for the Winter Police Academy), Ordinance 1662 (Sale of the 8th St. Field to Cape May County), and Ordinance 1664 (Procedures for problem rental properties). The first two resolutions deal with the termination of prescription drug coverage through the State Health Benefits Program and authorize a new contract with Benecard, which will save the City almost $60,000 in 2015. Ron Simone has been doing a great job with GovDeals.
MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that improvements are underway at Bill Henfey Park. A number of bids are coming up in the next few weeks.
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, that caucus be adjourned. Carried. 9:55 AM
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
10:00 A.M.
A regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held on the morning 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 8, 2014.”
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, President of Council Salvatore Zampirri, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, Kellyann Tolomeo, James Kane, David Del Conte and Joseph Rullo. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES: On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 5, 2014 be approved as read. Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY CLERK
RE: Election Results, November 4, 2014
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
ATLANTIC COUNTY MUNICIPAL JIF
RE: Notice of Dividend ($27,545)
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
Police Department:
Jeremy Beckett SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Matthew Eberhardt SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Glenn Miller SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Michael Julia SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Vincent Giacobello SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Matthew Spina SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Allison Schempp SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Steven Araneo SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Richard Dalley SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
Ryan Colone SLEO II Winter Academy 12/5/14
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the above seasonal appointments be confirmed. Carried.
REPORTS:
CITY CLERK’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2014:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 18,667.11
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2014:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 548.00
Totals in NW for Month: Deaths -1- Marriages -1- Births -0-
POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2014:
Total monies turned over to the City Clerk’s Office……………… …….....$ 2,599.80
Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month…………….. 3,630
RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2014:
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………………………. $2,108.00
Total # persons using Recreation Center….…………………………………...... 2,061
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Koehler, that the above reports be received and filed as presented. Carried.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1662 – On a motion by Kane, seconded by Bishop, that Ordinance No. 1662 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1662 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Authorizing The Sale Of Real Property“.
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. 1662 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 Tolomeo, that Ordinance No. 1662 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. 1662 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1664 – On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Bishop, that Ordinance No. 1664 be placed on its first reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1664 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 360, As Amended And Ordinance 582, As Amended, And Codified In Chapters 292 And 344, Respectively, Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood “.
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1664 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. 1664 passed on its first reading.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
RESOLUTIONS:
# 214-14
RE: To Terminate Participation Under The New Jersey State Health Benefits Program Act Of The State Of New Jersey For Prescription Drug Coverage Only
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.
# 215-14
RE: Authorizing A Contract For 2015 With Public Employer Benefits Trust Rx Alliance For Prescription Drug Insurance Plan Services
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 216-14
RE: Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Property No Longer Needed For Public Use On An Online Auction Website
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Rullo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 217-14
RE: Authorizing The Execution Of A Contract For Sale Of Real Estate With The County Of Cape May For The Property Known As Block 244, Lot 1 In North Wildwood And The Execution Of Any Other Documents Necessary To Complete The Sale
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Rullo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 218-14
RE: Authorizing The Execution Of A Leasing And Management Agreement
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.
# 219-14
RE: Refund For Overpayment Of Real Estate Taxes
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.
FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried. As per Resolution #11-14, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 2014
Check # / Date / Vendor / Amount38537 / 11/7/2014 / NJ STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PRGRM / $ 189,320.40
38538 / 11/12/2014 / KELTEX IMPRINTED APPAREL INC / $ 1,139.27
38539 / 11/18/2014 / ABJ SPRINKLER CO INC / $ 350.00
38540 / 11/18/2014 / A SAFE KEEPING INC / $ 1,007.13
38541 / 11/18/2014 / AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC. / $ 189.00
38542 / 11/18/2014 / GOLD METAL ENVIORMENTAL NJINC / $ 35,000.00
38543 / 11/18/2014 / CRYSTAL SPRINGS / $ 249.38
38544 / 11/18/2014 / ANGIE BUCCELLA / $ 70.00
38545 / 11/18/2014 / C.M.C.M.U.A. / $ 871,133.75
38546 / 11/18/2014 / CAPE PROFESSIONAL BILLING, INC / $ 3,531.23
38547 / 11/18/2014 / CAPE MAY COUNTY CLERK / $ 8.00
38548 / 11/18/2014 / COMCAST / $ 18.13
38549 / 11/18/2014 / ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC / $ 37,209.23
38550 / 11/18/2014 / CAFIERO & KAUFMANN / $ 14,135.12
38551 / 11/18/2014 / COMCAST / $ 82.90
38552 / 11/18/2014 / CORELOGIC / $ 1,503.91
38553 / 11/18/2014 / CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION / $ 150.00
38554 / 11/18/2014 / COLONIAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY / $ 307.92
38555 / 11/18/2014 / BRUCE DINARDO / $ 80.00
38556 / 11/18/2014 / ERNEST DION / $ 50.00
38557 / 11/18/2014 / ENVIROMENTAL & TECHNICAL SERV / $ 1,200.00
38558 / 11/18/2014 / EDA / $ 1,500.00
38559 / 11/18/2014 / NJAFP/NJ EMS CONFERENCE / $ 150.00
38560 / 11/18/2014 / GEMINI BUILDING CO. / $ 22,850.00
38561 / 11/18/2014 / KIM GUNST / $ 35.00
38562 / 11/18/2014 / RONALD GELZUNAS / $ 1,057.42
38563 / 11/18/2014 / CAPE MAY COUNTY HERALD / $ 88.80
38564 / 11/18/2014 / HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES / $ 388.71
38565 / 11/18/2014 / INST. FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY / $ 1,875.00
38566 / 11/18/2014 / JOYCEMEDIA / $ 105.00
38567 / 11/18/2014 / W SCOTT JETT / $ 321.98
38568 / 11/18/2014 / JAX LLC / $ 256.00
38569 / 11/18/2014 / JOHN FERNSLER / $ 160.00
38570 / 11/18/2014 / JOE RODGERS / $ 75.00
38571 / 11/18/2014 / JOHN LAZARO / $ 100.00
38572 / 11/18/2014 / K.O. SPORTS / $ 345.00
38573 / 11/18/2014 / JEFF KODYTEK / $ 160.00
38574 / 11/18/2014 / LEADER PRINTERS / $ 165.00
38575 / 11/18/2014 / LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS / $ 149.00
38576 / 11/18/2014 / MYRON CORP. / $ 738.54
38577 / 11/18/2014 / MARC PUBLISHING / $ 167.45
38578 / 11/18/2014 / MARIE'S FLOWER SHOPPE / $ 125.00
38579 / 11/18/2014 / M. S. BROWN JEWELERS / $ 169.65
38580 / 11/18/2014 / MARK GILSON / $ 857.05
38581 / 11/18/2014 / NORTH WILDWOOD BD OF EDUCATION / $ 1,052,200.00
38582 / 11/18/2014 / NATHAN VAN EMBDEN / $ 200.00
38583 / 11/18/2014 / NORTH WILDWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT / $ 10.00
38584 / 11/18/2014 / NEW HORIZON COMMUNICATIONS / $ 3,679.53
38585 / 11/18/2014 / FUN EXPRESS LLC / $ 312.00
38586 / 11/18/2014 / ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC / $ 70.88
38587 / 11/18/2014 / OLDCASTLE PRECAST, INC / $ 708.68
38588 / 11/18/2014 / PARAMOUNT SANITARY CHEMICAL CO / $ 234.28
38589 / 11/18/2014 / SCHUYKILL MOBILE FONE / $ 90.00
38590 / 11/18/2014 / PTH CLEANING LLC / $ 1,708.34
38591 / 11/18/2014 / PETALS / $ 150.00
38592 / 11/18/2014 / JOHN RAPP / $ 80.00
38593 / 11/18/2014 / PATRICK ROSENELLO / $ 95.15
38594 / 11/18/2014 / RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE / $ 33,450.90
38595 / 11/18/2014 / SOUTH JERSEY WELDING / $ 66.19
38596 / 11/18/2014 / STAPLES - (PUBLIC WORKS) / $ 35.76
38597 / 11/18/2014 / SUNBRELLAS / $ 500.00
38598 / 11/18/2014 / SOUTH JERSEY GAS CO / $ 663.89
38599 / 11/18/2014 / CHIEF MATTHEW GALLAGHER / $ 114.98
38600 / 11/18/2014 / STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC / $ 4,033.33
38601 / 11/18/2014 / SPICA STEEL INC / $ 750.00
38602 / 11/18/2014 / STAVITSKY & WILDWOOD INV GRP / $ 10,562.16
38603 / 11/18/2014 / STAPLES ADVANTAGE / $ 498.04
38604 / 11/18/2014 / TREAS., STATE OF N.J. / $ 50.00
38605 / 11/18/2014 / TERENIK LAND USE CONSULTING / $ 425.00
38606 / 11/18/2014 / TDS COMMUNICATION TECH. SOL / $ 1,072.50
38607 / 11/18/2014 / TUCKAHOE BIKE SHOP / $ 947.64
38608 / 11/18/2014 / UNITED UNIFORMS / $ 2,480.44
38609 / 11/18/2014 / VERIZON / $ 816.79
38610 / 11/18/2014 / VECTOR SECURITY / $ 345.48
38611 / 11/18/2014 / VILLAS NAPA AUTO PARTS / $ 419.78
38612 / 11/18/2014 / VERIZON CABS / $ 1,146.26
38613 / 11/18/2014 / TED KINGSTON, INC. / $ 2,791.76
38614 / 11/18/2014 / WAWA, INC / $ 2,204.99
38615 / 11/18/2014 / XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES / $ 207.89
38616 / 11/18/2014 / ZERO WASTE USA / $ 637.95
38617 / 11/18/2014 / ZIPP & TANNENBAUM/HESTONS LLC / $ 6,476.01
COUNCIL:
MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that the resolutions just passed are the last necessary actions to be taken regarding the sale of the 8th St. Field. The Freeholders should be acting shortly on their end. Thanks to David DeWeese for his assistance in this matter.
COUNCILMAN RULLO and COUNCILWOMAN BISHOP wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
PUBLIC: None.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Rullo, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 10:11 A.M.
APPROVED:
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Patrick T. Rosenello, Mayor
ATTEST:
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W. Scott Jett, City Clerk
This is a generalization of the meeting of November 18, 2014 and not a verbatim transcript.