CAUCUS MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
6:30 P.M.
Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Joseph Duncan, Edwin Koehler, Robert McCullion, Kellyann Tolomeo and Richard Ogen. Councilman Robert Maschio was not present. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor Andrew Cafiero and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
RESOLUTION:
#197-10
RE:Private Meeting – Contract Negotiations and Personnel
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Duncan, that Council now return to open session. Carried. 6:51 PM
ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that the reassessment project is underway. Data mailers will go out to all property owners, door hangers will be left on properties, and green post cards will be mailed out showing the adjusted property assessment. The information on the data mailer will be posted on the website and Tax Assessor Lou Belasco is preparing a page addressing Frequently Asked Questions.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ROSENELLO stated that it would be better to give out the most information possible with these mailers. It can be on the website also, but the more that goes out in the mail the better.
ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that a second page could be added with more information, the FAQs and an explanation of the reassessment process.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that the additional information could be put on the back. The data mailer should have a clear statement where the property owner can sign if no further action is necessary.
COUNCILMAN MCCULLION asked if interior inspections are needed for all properties.
MAYOR HENFEY stated that an interior inspection would only be necessary if there have been interior changes since the last revaluation.
ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that the City must attempt to reach 60% interior inspections. We need to determine if the green cards that get mailed out after the reassessment should show an estimated tax amount.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ROSENELLO asked when the cards get mailed out.
TAX ASSESSOR LOU BELASCO stated that they must be mailed before March 1.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ROSENELLO stated that we would need to have the budget adopted by then to make an estimate on the tax rate.
ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that the State aid figures are not usually released that early in the year. We could estimate the local purpose tax but the library, school and county taxes would not be known. The green cards do not show the broken down tax bill, only the total taxes billed for the previous year.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ROSENELLO stated that it would be best to show the total estimated tax amount. There is still time to work on the green cards.
CAUCUS MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
COUNCILMAN DUNCAN asked if any other municipalities are also going through this process.
TAX ASSESSOR LOU BELASCO stated that no other municipalities in Cape May County are doing a reassessment at present.
ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that work has begun on the new land development ordinance. A special meeting may be needed in the future for Council to make adjustments or changes. If communicating by email, Council members should not “reply to all” but rather send comments individually to Ray. The HVAC system in City Hall is in very bad shape and a replacement project will be put out to bid shortly.
PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL ROSENELLO asked if there is money budgeted for the project as a capital expenditure.
ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND stated that he is working on a grant to fund the project.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that caucus be adjourned with a 5-minute break before the regular meeting. Carried. 7:14 PM
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
7:19 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 6, 2010.”
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Joseph Duncan, Edwin Koehler, Robert McCullion, Kellyann Tolomeo and Richard Ogen. Councilman Robert Maschio was not present. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor Andrew Cafiero and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 2010 be approved as read. Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
CMC BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS
RE:Designating November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by McCullion, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.
CAPT. JOSEPH M. HEITZMANN, SR.
RE:Retirement from North Wildwood Fire Department, effective January 1, 2011
On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received with regret and filed. Carried.
MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Henfey stated that he has received a letter from the Woods Foundation with a donation of $2,760 in honor of Joe Woods Jr. The donation is from their annual golf tournament and it is asked that the money be given to the Recreation Department for use with special needs children.
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
APPOINTMENTS:
Recreation Department:
Jamie EvangelistaSeasonal Aide11/13/10
On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the above appointment be confirmed. Carried.
RESOLUTIONS:
# 198-10
RE:Authorizing Approval Of Items Of Revenue And Appropriation – 2010 Body Armor Replacement Fund Program
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.
# 199-10
RE:Authorizing An Interlocal Shared Services Agreement With The Borough Of Stone Harbor For Public Works Cooperation
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.
# 200-10
RE:Appropriation Transfers During Last 2 Months Of Fiscal Year According To 40A:4-58
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.
# 201-10
RE:Authorizing Subordination Of Small Cities Program Mortgage
The above resolution was offered by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 202-10
RE:Authorizing The Acting Assignment Of Louis M. Belasco As An Assistant To The City Administrator
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:
ORDINANCE NO. 1589 - On a motion by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, that Ordinance No. 1589 be placed on its second reading. Carried.
The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1589 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Amending Ordinances, Or Portions Thereof, That Have Been Codified At Section 276-35 F(2) Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood“.
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.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2010
MAYOR HENFEY explained the purposed of this ordinance.
COUNCILMAN MCCULLION asked what happens if the project needs more than 2 parking spaces?
ENGINEER PETRELLA stated that a developer would need to pay for 2 spaces and then go before the Board to seek a variance. The ordinance applies only to commercial properties.
The President of Council stated this was the time and place to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1589 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the Deputy City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the Deputy City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, that Ordinance No. 1589 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. 1589 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1591 - On a motion by Ogen, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1591 be placed on its first reading. Carried.
The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1591 by its title, known as “Authorizing Special Emergency Appropriation “.
On a motion by Ogen, seconded by Tolomeo, that Ordinance No. 1591 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. 1591 passed on its first reading.
FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried, with Rosenello abstaining on the payment to the Boardwalk SID. As per Resolution #09-10, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.
CHECK # / DATE / VENDOR / AMOUNT28213 / 10/28/2010 / CLAM CORP. / $ 80.00
28214 / 11/3/2010 / ABS SIGNS / $ 315.00
28215 / 11/3/2010 / A&M PRODUCTS / $ 868.89
28216 / 11/3/2010 / ANCO HOME CENTER / $ 565.80
28217 / 11/3/2010 / ANGLESEA FIRE CO #1 / $ 52,000.00
28218 / 11/3/2010 / AVAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES / $ 583.89
28219 / 11/3/2010 / AVAYA FINANCIAL SERVICES / $ 3,388.46
28220 / 11/3/2010 / AT&T / $ 0.30
28221 / 11/3/2010 / AT & T / $ 187.89
28222 / 11/3/2010 / ALLEN ASSOCIATES / $ 1,478.39
28223 / 11/3/2010 / BILLOWS ELECTRIC SUPPLY / $ 513.97
28224 / 11/3/2010 / BOARDWALK SID MGMT CORP. / $ 7,250.00
28225 / 11/3/2010 / M.S. BROWN JEWELERS / $ 133.50
28226 / 11/3/2010 / THE BRIGHT SIDE / $ 27.00
28227 / 11/3/2010 / BUD CONCRETE INC / $ 36,800.00
28228 / 11/3/2010 / BROADWAY PHOTO / $ 322.91
28229 / 11/3/2010 / WILLIAM BOUCHER / $ 240.00
28230 / 11/3/2010 / RITA J. BOESE / $ 86.84
28231 / 11/3/2010 / BROWN'S RIVER MAROTTI CO / $ 6,914.00
28232 / 11/3/2010 / CAPRIONI PORTABLE TOILETS / $ 7,126.00
28233 / 11/3/2010 / CONTINENTAL FIRE & SAFETY, INC / $ 1,259.20
28234 / 11/3/2010 / CAPE ASSIST / $ 100.00
28235 / 11/3/2010 / CAFIERO AND BALLIETTE / $ 6,250.00
28236 / 11/3/2010 / CDW GOVERNMENT, INC / $ 350.25
28237 / 11/3/2010 / RAYMOND TOWNSEND / $ 95.92
28238 / 11/3/2010 / COMCAST / $ 395.00
28239 / 11/3/2010 / COMCAST / $ 73.03
28240 / 11/3/2010 / COMCAST / $ 135.02
28241 / 11/3/2010 / COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION / $ 85.00
28242 / 11/3/2010 / CLAM CORP. / $ 62.60
28243 / 11/3/2010 / DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF NJ / $ 8,535.92
28244 / 11/3/2010 / DOTTIE DRAKE / $ 100.00
28245 / 11/3/2010 / FUTURE MINING & RECYCLING, INC / $ 155.04
28246 / 11/3/2010 / FEDERAL RENT-A-FENCE, INC / $ 2,940.00
28247 / 11/3/2010 / GREGORY FLETCHER / $ 240.00
28248 / 11/3/2010 / FOLDING TABLE WAREHOUSE / $ 215.00
28249 / 11/3/2010 / CLEARSPAN / $ 456.33
28250 / 11/3/2010 / GALL'S INC. (CITY ACCT) / $ 82.80
28251 / 11/3/2010 / GROVE SUPPLY, INC. / $ 288.64
28252 / 11/3/2010 / GENSERVE, INC. / $ 2,514.07
28253 / 11/3/2010 / GOLDEN AGERS / $ 89.88
28254 / 11/3/2010 / OFFICER MICHAEL GRISER / $ 37.12
28255 / 11/3/2010 / JANET HARKINS / $ 15.00
28256 / 11/3/2010 / HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES / $ 856.85
28257 / 11/3/2010 / ISLAND WEED CONTROL / $ 3,280.00
28258 / 11/3/2010 / INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL / $ 239.00
28259 / 11/3/2010 / THE ICE HOUSE / $ 634.50
28260 / 11/3/2010 / JAX LLC / $ 200.00
28261 / 11/3/2010 / K-MART / $ 2,017.14
28262 / 11/3/2010 / LAWSON PRODUCTS / $ 45.83
28263 / 11/3/2010 / LABORATORY CORP OF AMERICA / $ 15.00
28264 / 11/3/2010 / LINE SYSTEMS, INC. / $ 3,547.74
28265 / 11/3/2010 / MARIE'S FLOWER SHOPPE / $ 77.00
28266 / 11/3/2010 / OFFICE OF NATHAN VAN EMBDEN / $ 1,640.00
28267 / 11/3/2010 / MARGARET MACE HOME & SCHOOL / $ 250.00
28268 / 11/3/2010 / MUNICIPAL CODE INSPECTION, INC / $ 14,557.20
28269 / 11/3/2010 / JIM MC MICHAEL / $ 120.00
28270 / 11/3/2010 / JOSEPH MC COMESKEY / $ 96.42
28271 / 11/3/2010 / CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD / $ 31,710.00
28272 / 11/3/2010 / G. NEIL COMPANIES / $ 57.99
28273 / 11/3/2010 / NW FIRE CO. #1 / $ 25,000.00
28274 / 11/3/2010 / 19TH HOLE ENTERPRISES, INC / $ 3,300.00
28275 / 11/3/2010 / ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY / $ 1.00
28276 / 11/3/2010 / NEW JERSEY FIRE EQUIPMENT CO / $ 144.81
28277 / 11/3/2010 / NATHAN VAN EMBDEN / $ 1,555.50
28278 / 11/3/2010 / N.J. I.A.A.I. / $ 100.00
28279 / 11/3/2010 / NIMCO INC. / $ 101.64
28280 / 11/3/2010 / N.E. WISCONSIN TECH. COLLEGE / $ 700.00
28281 / 11/3/2010 / THE PRESS / $ 589.73
28282 / 11/3/2010 / PIER "47" MARINA / $ 548.64
28283 / 11/3/2010 / SCHUYKILL MOBILE FONE / $ 450.00
28284 / 11/3/2010 / JOSEPH QUATTRONE / $ 1,450.00
28285 / 11/3/2010 / RED THE UNIFORM TAILOR, INC. / $ 342.00
28286 / 11/3/2010 / RESORT GRAPHICS / $ 157.00
28287 / 11/3/2010 / JOHN RAPP / $ 120.00
28288 / 11/3/2010 / RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE / $ 28,931.47
28289 / 11/3/2010 / RUTGERS, STATE UNIV OF N.J. / $ 1,712.00
28290 / 11/3/2010 / RACKMOUNT SOLUTIONS, LTD / $ 148.00
28291 / 11/3/2010 / SOUTH JERSEY WELDING / $ 34.56
28292 / 11/3/2010 / SMELTZER & SONS / $ 99.00
28293 / 11/3/2010 / SOUTH JERSEY FASTENERS / $ 477.80
28294 / 11/3/2010 / SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL / $ 140.00
28295 / 11/3/2010 / SALSBURY INDUSTRIES / $ 860.00
28296 / 11/3/2010 / STAPLES / $ 25.99
28297 / 11/3/2010 / CHIEF ROBERT MATTEUCCI / $ 92.90
28298 / 11/3/2010 / SAFETY VISION, L.P. / $ 126.42
28299 / 11/3/2010 / S.O.C.'S / $ 50.00
28300 / 11/3/2010 / STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC / $ 254.34
28301 / 11/3/2010 / STAPLES ADVANTAGE / $ 1,576.15
28302 / 11/3/2010 / TURN OUT FIRE EQUIPMENT / $ 323.22
28303 / 11/3/2010 / CAPE MAY COUNTY TREASURER / $ 1,634,767.91
28304 / 11/3/2010 / TRIAD ASSOCIATES / $ 1,934.00
28305 / 11/3/2010 / TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL / $ 800.00
28306 / 11/3/2010 / TRI-CITY PRODUCTS / $ 3,101.91
28307 / 11/3/2010 / CHRISTINA TAGLIALATELA / $ 100.00
28308 / 11/3/2010 / TAYLOR OIL COMPANY / $ 5,919.59
28309 / 11/3/2010 / UNIVERSAL RADIO, INC. / $ 2,300.00
28310 / 11/3/2010 / VAN NOTE-HARVEY ASSOCIATES / $ 26,884.78
28311 / 11/3/2010 / VERIZON WIRELESS / $ 520.15
28312 / 11/3/2010 / VERIZON / $ 1,599.46
28313 / 11/3/2010 / VERIZON CABS / $ 1,110.22
28314 / 11/3/2010 / CITY OF WILDWOOD - WATER / $ 32,883.06
28315 / 11/3/2010 / WASTE MANAGEMENT / $ 43,738.03
28316 / 11/3/2010 / WB MASON CO INC / $ 38.10
28317 / 11/3/2010 / XEROX CORPORATION / $ 59.36
COUNCIL:
COUNCILMAN DUNCAN thanked all citizens for voting yesterday and congratulations to the winners.
COUNCILWOMAN TOLOMEO congratulated the winners in yesterday’s election.
COUNCILMAN McCULLION also congratulated the winners and noted that he has worked with Councilman Duncan for many years and will miss him on Council.
COUNCILMAN KOEHLER recognized all candidates for participating. The citizens had good choices.
COUNCILMAN OGEN congratulated the winners and reminded all about the Veterans Day ceremony at the monument on Spruce Avenue at 10 AM on Nov. 11.
MAYOR HENFEY noted that election process worked well and congratulations to Peggy Bishop and Sal Zampirri. Councilman Duncan has been on Council for many years and has always had the City’s best interest at heart.
PUBLIC:
JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, stated that he is still waiting for the 300 jobs that were promised for the pier at 22nd & Boardwalk. The property reassessment is not what the citizens want; they want a cut in taxes. To make it easier, the City should just cut everyone’s tax amount by 10% on their tax bill this year and another 5-10% next year. Then the City will need to start cutting the budget by implementing furloughs and layoffs. If interior inspections in the reassessment process cannot be done, then the building permits issued by the construction department should be used to adjust the assessments.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 7:45 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 November 3, 2010 and not a verbatim transcript.