REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 2, 2007
7:00 P.M.
A reorganization/regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held on the evening of the above date in the City Hall. 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 December 29, 2006 and advertised in The Herald on December 27, 2006.
MAYOR HENFEY stated: “Ladies and Gentlemen, as directed by Law, we are about to meet and organize the City Government of the City of North Wildwood for the year 2007. The first requirement is that those elected take the Oath of Office.”
OATH OF OFFICE:
Councilperson1st Ward – Kellyann Tolomeo – Oath administered by Judge Belasco
Councilperson 2nd Ward – Patrick Rosenello – Oath administered by Judge Belasco
MAYOR HENFEY assumed control of Council meeting at this point asking for roll call, flag salute and moment of silence.
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, Council Members Patrick Rosenello, Walter Larcombe, Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Hank Rice, Joseph Duncan and Robert Maschio. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor Andrew Cafiero and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
RESOLUTIONS:
MAYOR HENFEY asked for nominations for President of Council. Councilman Koehler offered Patrick Rosenello’s name as Council President for 2007 with Councilman McCullion offering the second. No other nominations offered. Carried.
#01-07
RE: Electing the President of Council for the Year 2007 - Patrick Rosenello
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. Meeting was now turned over to Council President Rosenello.
#02-07
RE: Electing the President Pro-Tempure of Council for the Year 2007 – Robert McCullion
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.
MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 2007 be approved as read. Carried.
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS FOR 2007:
MAYOR HENFEY read the following appointments to various commissions, committees and boards for 2007:
Assessment Commission (1 year term)
Ross R. Versaggi (Sr.) 12/31/2007
Jim Flynn 12/31/2007
John Kill 12/31/2007
Bike Path Advisory Commission (1 year term)
John H. Neill 12/31/2007
Robert Maschio, Council 12/31/2007
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Board of Health (3 year term)
Walter Larcombe, Council 12/31/2007
Barbara Haas 12/31/2009
Stacy Gelzunas 12/31/2009
Environmental Commission (3 year term)
William Auty 12/31/2009
Ethics Committee (5 year term)
William Green (R) 12/31/2011
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Commission (3 year term)
Bob McCullion, Council 12/31/2007
Lifeguard Commission (4 year term)
Rich Morinelli 12/31/2010
Tony Cavalier 12/31/2010
Buddy Tarbotton 12/31/2010
Joseph Duncan 12/31/2010
Recreation Commission (5 year term)
Nancy Rullo 12/31/2010
Michelle Rosenello 12/31/2011
Ann Fetsick 12/31/2009
Marguerite Allison 12/31/2007
Planning Board
Mayor William Henfey, Class I 12/31/2007
Robert Matteucci, Class II 12/31/2007
Robert McCullion, Class III 12/31/2007
Alternates
William Green, Alt. #2, Class IV 12/31/2008
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Carol Berardo 12/31/2010
Rich Ogen 12/31/2010
Alternates
Diane Lyness, Alt. #1 12/31/2008
John Davis, Alt. #2 12/31/2008
Tourist Development Commission (2 year term)
Jo-Ann McDevitt 12/31/2008
George Capua 12/31/2008
Ralph Johnson *(Chairman)* 12/31/2008
Robert Maschio, Council 12/31/2007
Joe Quattrone, Advisor 12/31/2007
UEZ Board
Patrick Rosenello 1/1/07 – 12/31/07
(Governing Body)
Welfare Board (2 year term)
Kellyann Tolomeo, Council 12/31/2007
Ross R. Versaggi (Sr.) 12/31/2008
On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, the above appointments be confirmed for the various commissions, committees and boards. Carried.
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RESOLUTIONS:
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RE: 2007 Temporary Budget
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
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RE: Temporary Budget – Debt Service
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#05-07
RE: Cash Management Plan
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#06-07
RE: Petty Cash Funds for the Year 2007
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#07-07
RE: Providing for Payment of City Obligations, School, State and County Taxes
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#08-07
RE: Authorizing Purchases, Contracts and Agreements not exceeding the Local Public Contracts Law Bid Threshold without Public Advertisement
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#09-07
RE: Authorizing the Signing of a Voucher List Rather than Signing Each Individual Voucher for the Year 2007
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#10-07
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
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The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#11-07
RE: Authorizing Service Charges for Returned Checks
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#12-07
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 2007
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#13-07
RE: Authorizing Accelerated Tax Sale - 2007
The above resolution was offered by Maschio, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#14-07
RE: Designation of Time and Place of Council Meetings for the Year 2007
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.
#15-07
RE: Designation of Official Newspaper for the Year 2007 and Designation of Newspapers for Receiving Notice Under the “Open Public Meeting Law”
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.
#16-07
RE: Designating Official Holidays for 2007
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.
#17-07
RE: Appointment of City Solicitor –
William J. Kaufmann, Esquire and Andrew J. Cafiero, Esquire of the firm of Cafiero & Balliette
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The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Maschio, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#18-07
RE: Appointment of Bond Counsel –
Edward J. McManimon, III, Esquire of the firm of McManimon & Scotland LLC
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Maschio, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#19-07
RE: Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor –
Ronald J. Gelzunas, Esquire of the firm of Monzo & Catanese
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Maschio, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#20-07
RE: Appointment of Public Defender –
Dorothy Garrabrant, Esquire
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Maschio, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#21-07
RE: Appointment of Labor Counsel –
Lawrence A. Pepper, Esquire of the firm of Gruccio, Pepper, DeSanto & Ruth, P.A.
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Maschio, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#22-07
RE: Appointment of Special Projects Engineer –
Marc DeBlasio, P.E., P.P., C.M.E. of the firm of Remington, Vernick & Walberg Engineers 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.
#23-07
RE: Authorizing Professional Services Contract for Environmental Consulting Services to Lomax Morey Consulting LLC
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.
#24-07
RE: Appointment of City Planner –
Stuart Wiser of the firm of Remington, Vernick & Walberg Engineers Inc.
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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.
#25-07
RE: Appointment of City Auditor –
Leon P. Costello, CPA, RMA of the firm of Ford Scott, Seidenburg & Kennedy LLC
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#26-07
RE: Appointment of Grants Coordinator –
Triad Associates
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#27-07
RE: Appointment of Risk Management Consultant –
National Associates/NIA Group LLC
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#28-07
RE: Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Tri-County Animal Control Services for the Year 2007
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#29-07
RE: Authorizing the Award of a Public Relations Services Agreement to Jake Schaad for the Year 2007
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#30-07
RE: Authorizing the Award of a Contract to Air, Land & Sea Physicals & Consultants, LLC for Employee Physicals
The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
#31-07
RE: Appointing a Purchasing Agent for the City of North Wildwood for the Year 2007
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.
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#32-07
RE: Appointing City of North Wildwood Chief Financial Officer –
Ross Versaggi
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.
#33-07
RE: Appointing Deputy City Clerk –
Maureen Thall
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.
#34-07
RE: Appointing Fund Commissioner and Alternate Fund Commissioner for the Atlantic County Joint Insurance Fund –
Raymond Townsend and Ross Versaggi
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.
#35-07
RE: Appointment of Fund Commissioner and Alternate Fund Commissioner Under the Southern New Jersey Regional Employee Benefits Fund –
Ross Versaggi and Raymond Townsend
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.
#36-07
RE: Authorizing the Appointment of School Crossing Guards for the City of North Wildwood –
Flora DiVito and Anne Fetsick
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.
ORDINANCES: None
FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:
On a motion by Koehler, 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.
Nino’s Family Restaurant 16981 2,500.00
Ralph Jenner 16982 77.00
City of NW – Salary Acct. 16983 257,926.74
Anglesea Fire Co. #1 16984 1,200.00
AT & T 16985 176.88
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AT & T 16986 25.19
Avaya, Inc. 16987 41.41
Arch Wireless 16988 92.67
Avaya Financial Services 16989 1,806.70
ATX Telecommunications Ser. 16990 3,181.96
American Public Works Assoc. 16991 169.40
George F. Boyer Historical 16992 1,000.00
Barn Brothers 16993 1,950.00
Bill’s Corner Deli 16994 150.00
Caprioni Portable Toilets 16995 375.00
Continental Fire & Safety, Inc. 16996 3,472.38