City of Cape May

2004 WORK SHOP AGENDA'S

Council Work Sessions are held on the first Tuesday
beginning at 1 PM in the Council Meeting Room.

To review an agenda, click on the desired date. Please note that all agendas are subject to revision, by Council, as warranted. All meetings start with
CALL TO ORDER -- ROLL CALL -- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT RE "Open Public Meetings Law"
CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the Consent Agenda List will be approved by one motion and roll call vote. If one or more Council member requests, any individual item may be removed from the Consent Agenda List and acted upon separately.

December 7 Work and Public Meeting
November 1 Work and Public Meeting
October 5 Work and Public Meeting
September 7 Work and Public Meeting
August 3 Work and Public Meeting
July 6 Work and Public Meeting
June 25 Special Meeting
June 1 - Work and Public Meeting
May 4 - Work and Public Meeting
April 6 - Work and Public Meeting
March 2 - Work and Public Meeting
February 3 - Work and Public Meeting
January 6 - Work and Public Meeting

A G E N D A
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday December 7, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Renewal of Litter Abatement Partnership Program
Definition of Tent versus Canopy
New Administrative Vehicle
Cove Restaurant Beach Area

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Beach Utility Ordinance
Steger Development Project

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the Consent Agenda List will be approved by one motion and roll call vote. If one or more Council member requests, any individual item may be removed from the Consent Agenda List and acted upon separately.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 8/10/04 and 9/13/04
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated 9/29/04 and 10/20/04
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 8/10/04
Construction Activity Report dated 10/1/04 – 10/31/04
Assessor’s Report dated 11/3/04
Cash Management Monthly Report dated October 2004
Construction Permit Activity Report 11/1/04 – 11/30/04

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS:
Joseph H. Griesbach, applicant for Volunteer Fire Company

MINUTES:
Work/Regular Session Meeting Minutes dated September 7, 2004
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated September 7, 2004 – 10:00am
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated September 7, 2004 – 1:00pm
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated September 15, 2004
Regular Session Meeting Minutes dated September 21, 2004
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated September 21, 2004
Special Session Meeting Minutes dated September 22, 2004 – Proposed zoning ordinance

RESOLUTIONS:
120-12-2004 Approving Settlement of Tax Appeal Litigation Known as Charles H. Antinori v. Cape May City
121-12-2004 Approving Cops in Shops and Compliance Checks
122-12-2004 Transfers of Appropriations – 2004 Budget
123-12-2004 Authorizing Contract for Professional Services – Thomas J. Scangarello and Assoc. – Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) Extended Substantive Certification
124-12-2004 Resolution Requesting Extended Second Round Substantive Certification (COAH)
125-12-2004 Approving Settlement of Tax Appeal Litigation Known as Irene Price v. Cape May City
126-12-2004 Opposition to County taking over Vital Statistics
127-12-2004 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
129-12-2004 Closed Session Resolution
131-12-2004 Payment of Bills
132-12-2004 Resolution Authorizing Application to the USDA for a Grant for 2004 Sanitary Sewer and Watermain Improvements

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE #14-2004 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ESTABLISHING A BEACH TAG UTILITY FUND

MINUTES:
Regular Session Meeting Minutes dated November 15, 2004
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated September 9, 2004

RESOLUTIONS:
128-12-2004 Authorizing Release of Cash Performance Guarantee
130-12-2004 Resolution in Support of a Property Tax Reform Convention
133-12-2004 Resolution Opposing Approval of Steger Request for Structure at Queen Street

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation – City of Cape May v. Dash, et al.

ADJOURNMENT

Monday November 1, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
Richard Adelizzi - Trolley Service End of Season Report and signage discussion
Steve Protasi - Parking Meters at Mall area during Christmas
Steve Steger – Steger Beach Development
Councilmember Craig - Tourism Development Commission
Councilmember Gaffney – Report on ACMJIF Retreat held October 26, 27 & 28
Beach Utility Ordinance

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Update on CRDA Convention Hall Development Request
Segway Recommendation

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Election Day – Tuesday, November 2^ndNext Regular Council Meeting – Monday, November 15^th 7:00pm

CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the Consent Agenda List will be approved by one motion and roll call vote. If one or more Council member requests, any individual item may be removed from the Consent Agenda List and acted upon separately.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 8/28/04, 9/13/04, 9/27/04
Check Register dated 10/27/04
Cash Management Monthly Report dated September 2004

LICENSES:

MINUTES:
October 19, 2004 Regular Session Council Meeting

RESOLUTIONS:89-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Contact Person for the Employment Practices Liability Attorney Consultation Service – ACMJIF
90-11-2004 Resolution for Grant Agreement with State of New Jersey and the Department of Environmental Protection to Prepare, Implement, and Adopt Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
91-11-2004 Release of Performance Guarantee for Platzer, Block 1049, Lot 12
92-11-2004 Resolution Approving Donation of Personal Property to the Woodbine Developmental Center
93-11-2004 Resolution Approving Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes Resulting from the 2003 Property Tax Revaluation
94-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of City Clerk
95-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Deputy City Clerk
96-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Deputy CFO/Treasurer
97-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Tax Assessor
98-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor
99-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Municipal Auditor
100-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Municipal Engineer
101-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Municipal Judge
102-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of City Solicitor
103-11-2004 Resolution Authorizing Release of the Maintenance Guarantee on the Riggins Yacht Avenue Project, Block 1160, Lot 53 PA No. 1267.9
104-11-2004 Resolution for Indemnification of City Officials in Civil Litigation
105-11-2004 Resolution Approving Appointment of Public Defender
106-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Members of Historic Preservation Commission
107-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Members of Zoning Board
108-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Members of Shade Tree Commission
109-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Members of Planning Board
110-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Members of Housing Authority
111-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Members of Environmental Commission
112-11-2004 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 5 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

CAPE MAY LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
One-year terms
To expire 6/30/05
Eileen R. Cassidy
Janice Davis
Ed Hutchinson
George Catanese
Anita DeSatnick

MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
One year terms
To expire 6/30/05
Ray Maher
Howard Ferguson
David Mackenzie
Vince Scutti
Robert Manifold
Rich Townsend
Peter Iurato
Lewis Loughlin III

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.1
3 year term beginning 7/1/04
Robert H. Smith

DEPUTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR
(Appointed by Coordinator with approval of Mayor)
Effective dated: 07-01-2004
David E. Halbruner
1130 Washington Street
Cape May, NJ 08204

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COUNCIL
(Serve at the pleasure of the Mayor)
Jerome E. Inderwies, Mayor
Niels S. Favre, Councilman/Fire Police
Diane Sorantino, Chief of Police
Harvey Williams, Past Coordinator
Victoria Zelenak, Administrative School Principal
Clarence Lear, Sgt. CMPD
John McIntyre, Emergency Management Radio Operator
Lydia Inderwies, Communications Coordinator
Larry Notch, Emergency Management Able Body
Lydia Inderwies, Emergency Management/Communications
Andrew Boyt, Business Person/Contractor
Chris Proctor, Newspaper Reporter – Cape May Star & Wave
David Danaher, Emergency Management Dispatcher
Terri Swain, Businessperson

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday October 5, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

Councilmember Gaffney - Insurance Limits for Non-Profit Organizations leasing City owned Buildings & Grounds

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Segway Tours in the City of Cape May
Animal Overnight Holding Fee

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Meeting Dates
-Monday, November 1^st 1:00pm Work Session
-Tuesday, November 2^nd Election Day
-Monday, November 15^th 7:00pm Regular Meeting

CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the Consent Agenda List will be approved by one motion and roll call vote. If one or more Council member requests, any individual item may be removed from the Consent Agenda List and acted upon separately.

MINUTES:
September 24, 2004 – Special Closed Session Meeting

RESOLUTIONS:
Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

70-10-2004 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND ON THE RIGGINS YACHT AVENUE PROJECT, BLOCK 1160, LOT 53 PA NO. 1267.9
71-10-2004 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TWO (2) EXTENDED CAB DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS UNDER STATE CONTRACT #53128
72-10-2004 RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A DEDICATED TRUST BY RIDER FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BEQUESTS, DONATIONS AND GIFTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE FISHERMEN’S MEMORIAL
73-10-2004 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ISSUES OF GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY INTO A SINGLE ISSUE OF BONDS AGGREGATING $4,500,000 IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
74-10-2004 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE COMBINATION OF CERTAIN ISSUES OF UTILITY BONDS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY INTO A SINGLE ISSUE OF BONDS AGGREGATING $1,970,000 IN PRINCIPAL AMOUNT.
75-10-2004 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF $6,470,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, CONSISTING OF $4,500,000 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT BONDS AND $1,970,000 UTILITY BONDS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE.
76-10-2004 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO NJSA 40a:2-26(E)
77-10-2004 RESOLUTION REGARDING TRICK-OR-TREAT NIGHT
78-10-2004 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EPOXY/URETHANE FLOOR COATING SYSTEM
79-10-2004 CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION OF CITY COUNCIL
80-10-2004 PAYMENT OF BILLS

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

Monthly Tax Collection report dated 6/30/04, 7/31/04 and 8/31/04
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 28, July 26, August 9, September 13

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS:

Jeffrey Laag for Volunteer for Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
City of Cape May vs. Dash - Litigation
City Manager Position - Personnel

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday September 7, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day – September 9, 2004

WORK SESSION
David Ellenberg - Chamber of Commerce Goals & Objectives Presentation

Tom Carroll - Convention Hall and Request for Resolution Authorizing Letter Requesting Three Million from CRDA

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Bike Lane Grant
Salary Ordinance
2003 Road Program Final Change Order
Special Meeting to discuss Revised Zoning Ordinance
Renovated Lifeguard Headquarters/Beach Tag Facility

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Adjustments to bills – catastrophic occurrence
Sewell Point Tract – Zoning Change

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 4^th – last day to register to vote for November election

CONSENT AGENDA:

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated May 12, 2004, June 9, 2004
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated June 8, 2004
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated July 26, 2004

LICENSES:

1. Raffle License for Cherry Hill Rotary Breakfast Foundation, Inc. on October 16, 2004 at the Grand Hotel, from 7:00 PM to 10 PM. Fees paid.
2. Raffle License for New Jersey Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association, on June 16, 2005 at the Grand Hotel, at 8:30 PM. Fees paid.
3. Cape May Volunteer Fire Department – Housing for Fire Vehicle on October 10, 2004, from 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
4. Catering Permit, RBB Enterprises, Inc., C-View, 1380 Washington Street, End of Summer Crab Party, October 2^nd, 2:00pm – 10:00pm rain date October 9^th, fee paid.

MINUTES:
Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated August 10, 2004
Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated August 17, 2004
Regular Session Meeting Minutes dated August 3, 2004

RESOLUTIONS:
Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions:
46-09-2004 Release of Performance Guarantee for Sucher & Lyons- Block 1049, Lot 7
47-09-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Blk 1000 Lot 50
48-09-2004 2003 Road Program Change Order No. 3-FINAL
49-09-2004 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
50-09-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes- Blk 1022 Lot 19
51-09-2004 Emergency Appropriation for Interest on Tax Anticipation Notes
52-09-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Utilities – Blk 1085 Lot 5
53-09-2004 Resolution Authorizing Contracts with Certain Approved State Contract Vendors for Contracting Units
54-09-2004 Resolution Requesting a Reduction of Performance Guarantee, Blk 1094, Lot 12
56-09-2004 Resolution Authorizing Participation of the City of Cape May in the State Development and Redevelopment Plan (State Plan) Cross-Acceptance Process
57-09-2004 Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Service Agreement with the County of Cape May for Construction of Bicycle Lanes in the City of Cape May
59-09-2004 Payment of Bills
60-09-2004 Closed Executive Session - Sewell’s Point Negotiations

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS:
55-09-2004 Resolution of the City of Cape May Requesting a Zoning Change for the Sewell Point Tract
58-09-2004 Resolution Authorizing Transmittal of a Request to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) for Funding to Construct a New Convention Center

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – Sewell’s Point Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT ______________________________

Tuesday August 3, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION

Stormwater Management and Chemical Usage – Charlotte Todd, Environmental Commission Chairperson
Proposed Administrative Code – Appointment of Fire and Police
Catastrophic Water Loss Adjustments – Ordinance changes
Parking Meter Discussion

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Amendments to Traffic Ordinances
Parking Meter Fines
No parking – Yacht Ave.

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Non Profit Organization Administrative Fee

CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
July 6, 2004 Work Session Meeting
July 6, 2004 Closed Executive Session Meeting
July 20, 2004 Regular Session Meeting

RESOLUTIONS:
Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
Resolution #21-07-2004 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
Resolution #29-08-2004 Fixing the Date of Delinquency for Taxes Due for the Third Quarter 2004
Resolution #30-08-2004 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
Resolution #31-08-2004 Award of Contract for Supply and Installation of Police Communications Software System
Resolution #32-08-2004 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) New 2005 Regenerative Air Street Sweeper
Resolution #33-08-2004 Closed Executive Session – Personnel – City Manager Position Litigation – Gilbert & Flynn vs. City of Cape May
Resolution #34-08-2004 Authorizing Reduction of Performance Bond – Platzer – Lafayette Street & Madison Avenue Project
Resolution #35-08-2004 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Planning Board Meeting Minutes – May 20, 2004, April 27, 2004, April 13, 2004
Cash Management Monthly Report – June 2004
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 5/12/04

COMMUNICATION:
Application for Enrollment – Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department – Edward Freeman
Application for Enrollment – Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department – Joseph Cicero

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION TO BE HELD:

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE #05-2004 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-40.2 AND REPEALING SECTION 32-30.5 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Litigation – City of Cape May vs. Gilbert & Flynn
Personnel – City Manager Position

Tuesday, July 6, 2004 – 1:00PM

WORK SESSION
Discussion of Administrative Code
Salary Ordinance – Councilmember Gaffney
Bay Waters Alliance Resolution – Deputy Mayor Favre

MANAGER ITEMS
Professional services agreement with Rostek
Revised beach ordinance
Sewell's Point Green Acres Resolution
Sale of city owned property

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Monthly Report of Tax Collections for the period 4/30/04 and 5/30/04
Cash Management Monthly Report – May 2004
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes dated April 14, 2004 and March 10, 2004
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated July 1, 2004

LICENSES:

Social Affair Permit, Corinthian Yacht Club, 7/23 (4-9pm), 7/24(1-9pm), 7/25(1-9pm), Volvo Leukemia Cup Regatta. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

06-07-2004 Resolution Appointing Special Commissioner to the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
07-07-2004 Resolution Authorizing Reduction of Performance Bond North Point Beaches ` Subdivision – Phase I and Phase II
08-07-2004 Closed Executive Session
09-07-2004 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948- various sources
10-07-2004 Resolution Approving Billing Agreement Between Atlantic City Medical Center and the City of Cape May for the Transport of Patients by Ambulance
11-07-2004 Resolution Approving a Contract between the City of Cape May and Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital for Firefighter Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Fit Testing
12-07-2004 Resolution For Renewal of Membership in the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
13-07-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1022 Lot 19
14-07-2004 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Easement with Conectiv – Block 1061, Lot 42
15-07-2004 Payment of Bills
16-07-2004 Resolution Approving a Professional Service Contract between Rostek Associates, Inc, and the City of Cape May
17-07-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1047 Lot 1 C-200

NON-CONSENT AGENDA

MINUTES:
June 15, 2004 Regular Session Meeting
June 16, 2004 Special Session Meeting
June 25, 2004 Special Session Meeting
June 25, 2004 Closed Session Meeting

ORDINANCE:

ORDINANCE#01-2004 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF,

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - Negotiations – Elmira Street Properties

Litigation – Gilmartin vs. City of Cape May

Friday, June 25, 2004 - 10:00 A. M.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

120-06-2004 Resolution Supporting Cape May County Application for Share Assistance for Regional Animal Shelter
121-06-2004 Closed Executive Session of City Council – Personnel – Proposed Administrative Code Council Appointed Positions

NON-CONSENT AGENDA

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION- The following personnel have requested that discussion regarding their appointment be in open session:

-City Clerk
-Deputy City Clerk
-City Engineer
-City Tax Assessor

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday June 1, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION United States Coast Guard Service in Vietnam
WORK SESSION
ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
ATTORNEY ITEMS
CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Monthly Report of Tax Collections for period 3/31/04

LICENSES:

1. Social Affair Permit, VFW POST #386, ANNUAL CLAM BAKE, September 11, 2004, 12 Noon to 6 :00 PM, 419 Congress St, Cape May.
2. Raffle License for Women’s Community Club of Cape May, August 10, 2004, 8 AM to 2 PM, at Welcome Center, 405 Lafayette Street. Fees paid

COMMUNICATION:

MINUTES:

RESOLUTIONS:

Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

89-06-2004 Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement Between the City of Cape May, the UAW 2327 and Cortez Leatherberry
90-06-2004 Refund of Payment made to Tax Office91-06-2004 Award of Contract – Tree Care & Maintenance
92-06-2004 Resolution Supporting Governor McGreevey's Hometown Security Funding Initiative
93-06-2004 Payment of Bills
94-06-2004 Closed Session Resolution Litigation Lafayette & Elmira Streets
95-06-2004 Resolution Authorizing Sale of Surplus, Obsolete, and Unwanted Items
96-06-2004 Resolution of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Declaring Its Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures for Project Costs from Proceeds of Debt Obligation in Connection with the City’s Participation in the 2004 New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION TO BE HELD:

None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
C) City Clerk – Primary Election is on June 8^th, from 6:00 Am to 8:00 PM.
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday May 4, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION
Knights of Columbus-Recognition of Individuals with Mentally Challenged Disabilities

WORK SESSION
Handicapped beach access – Mr. Ferguson

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Election Day – May 11, 2004 6:00am – 8:00pm

CONSENT AGENDA:

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 4/12/04
Minutes of the Environmental Commission dated 3/10/04 and 4/14/04

LICENSES: None

COMMUNICATION:
Application for Enrollment – Cape May City Volunteer Fire Dept. – Arnold Pitman

MINUTES: None

PROCLAMATIONS:
Municipal Clerks Week
Mentally Challenged Disabilities Week
Kiwanis Club of Cape May – 80^th Anniversary

RESOLUTIONS:

73-05-2004 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
74-05-2004 Resolution to Accept the Delivery of a Fire Truck and to Authorize Final Payment
75-05-2004 Resolution Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
76-05-2004 2003 Road Program Change Order No. 2
77-05-2004 Resolution Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence78-05-2004 Approving Place-to-Place Transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption (Hotel/Motel Exception) liquor License No. 0502-36-018-005 from ADIS, Inc. for the Premises Located at 1317 Beach Avenue to Optime, Inc. for Premises Located at 1317 Beach Ave., Cape May, NJ.
79-05-2004 Closed Session Resolution
80-05-2004 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS:

81-05-2004 Resolution Approving Consent Order Settling Litigation Entitled Secure Heritage, Inc., et.al.

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION – SECOND READING AND ADOPTION TO BE HELD: MAY 18, 2004 7:00PM

1332A-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 32-54.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

1341-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1320-2004

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION

Litigation – City of Cape May v. Gilbert and Flynn

ADJOURNMENT

WORK SESSION/ REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday April 6, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
School Board Finance Committee – Budget Report
Paul Negro – Tisha's Restaurant

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Inter-Governmental Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling Services
Pay to Play Legislation
2004 Capital

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Ordinance to establish number of full time police officers

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Last day to register to vote prior to Municipal Election is April 12th
Next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 19^th
Tuesday, April 20^th – School Board Election – 4-9pm

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

Planning Board Meeting Minutes – October 1, 2003
Tax Collections Monthly Report dated 1/31/04 and 2/29/04
Cash Management Monthly Report January and February 2004

LICENSES:
Raffle License, MAC, drawing to be held 6/21/04 at 12:30pm at the Macedonia Baptist Church; Lafayette and Franklin Sts., Cape May. Fee paid.

COMMUNICATION: None

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
46-04-2004 Award of Contract for Supplying of Uniforms for Beach Patrol
47-04-2004 Award of Contract for Supplying of Electrical Service and Repairs
48-04-2004 Award of Contract for Supplying of Plumbing Service and Repairs
49-04-2004 Award of Contract for Supplying of HVAC Service and Repairs
50-04-2004 Appointment of Special Law Enforcement Officers Class I and Class II
51-04-2004 Designation of ACMJIF Loss Control Personnel Administrator – Luciano Corea
52-04-2004 Proclamation designating April 30^th as ARBOR DAY
53-04-2004 Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement with the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority for Solid Waste Disposal
54-04-2004 Award of Contract for Grass Cutting of Municipal Properties
55-04-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1111 Lot 11 C-2-A
56-04-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1047 Lot 1 C-200
57-04-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1059 Lot 1 CC02A
58-04-2004 Closed Executive Session of City Council
59-04-2004 Police Communications Software System – "Cooperative Pricing"
60-04-2004 Opposing Reductions in Federal Funding and Cost Sharing for Beach Replenishment Projects
61-04-2004 2003 Road Program – Change Order #1
62-04-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes - Block 1094 Lot 19
63-04-2004 Proclamation designating April as Autism Awareness Month
64-04-2004 Payment of Bills
65-04-2004 Resolution Approving Center for Community Arts Preservation Plan – Franklin Street School

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

1336-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF SWORN OFFICERS AND POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES: February 3, 2004 work session/regular meeting
March 16, 2004 regular meeting

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
FILLING UNEXPIRED TERM OF JULIE GASSER
TERM TO EXPIRE – 6/30/04
ARNOLD PITMAN
251 GRANT ST.

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – Litigation - Beach Tag Case
Litigation – Sewell Point Tract
Contract Negotiations – Block 1061, Lots 52 and 53

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, March 2, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
David Ellenberg – Chamber of Commerce – Annual Report

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Expansion of Nonconforming Structures

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK: None

LICENSES:
-Raffle License for Center of Community Arts, drawing to be held September 18, 2004, 6:00pm at Lyle Hall, 635 Washington St., Cape May. Fee paid.
-Raffle License for Center of Community Arts, drawing to be held March 13, 2004, 10:30pm at Savannah Key at the Marquis de Lafayette Hotel, Cape May. Fee paid.

COMMUNICATION:
Application for Enrollment – Niels Favre – Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department
Application for Enrollment – Lewis Loughlin – Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

34-03-2004 Resolution Supporting Senate 128 on Punitive Damages
35-03-2004 Resolution of the City of Cape May Opposing an Increase in the State Surcharge on Municipal Parking and Traffic Ticket Fines
36-03-2004 Resolution Supporting the Application of the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority for Approval to Expand the Cape May County Secure Sanitary Landfill.
37-03-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes Block 1174 Lot 24
38-03-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes Block 1061 Lot 68 C-902
39-03-2004 Resolution to Award Bid – Improvement to the Benton Avenue Storm Sewer Pump Station
40-03-2004 Payment of Bills

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1332-2004 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 32-54.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY – Expansion of Non-Conforming Structures

ORDINANCE NO. 1334-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER SEVEN OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" TO ALTER TRAFFIC PATTERNS AROUND THE WASHINGTON STREET MALL

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

ORDINANCES FOR CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1320-2003 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT BLOCK 1061, LOTS 52 AND 53 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAME (Postponed from January 20, 2004 regular meeting and February 3, 2004 regular meeting)

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1333-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-40 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND CREATING MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIOS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, February 3, 2004 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
Richard Adelizzi – Five Mile Beach Electric Railway Co.
Cape May Stage – Shakespeare on the Beach Proposal

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Parking Ticket Fines
Supplemental Insurance

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Revisions to Chapter 32 of the Revised Ordinances – entire chapter revisions
Pile Driving and Demolition of Structures Ordinance
Fees for Certification of Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Compliance
Tent Permits
Amendments to the Sign Ordinance

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dog Licenses due February 1st

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report – 1/1/03 – 12/1/03
Check Register for Payments under $500.00 dated 1/27/04
Check Register for Manual Payment dated 1/27/04
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 1/30/04

COMMUNICATIONS:
Application for Enrollment – Aaron D. Dyke – Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department

LICENSES: None

MINUTES:
January 16, 2004 – Special Work Session

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
26-02-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1054, Lot 13 C-3
27-02-2004 Payment of Bills

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1327-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY TO REGULATE PILE DRIVING AND DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES

ORDINANCE NO. 1328-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY (beach walk-thru)

ORDINANCE NO. 1329-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 32 (ZONING) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1330-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY TO AMEND CHAPTER XII, FIRE PREVENTION OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY (smoke detector & carbon monoxide alarm compliance permits)

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS: None

MINUTES: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1320-2003 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPRAISAL OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT BLOCK 1061, LOTS 52 AND 53 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAME (Postponed from January 20, 2004 regular meeting)

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS: None

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

Tuesday, January 6, 2004 - 1:00 P. M.

CALL TO ORDER -- ROLL CALL -- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT RE "Open Public Meetings Law"
WORK SESSION

Swearing in of Robert Elwell, Jr. – City of Cape May Fire Lieutenant
Appeal Hearing – Revocation of Mercantile License
Council Budget Discussion

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Amendment to Mercantile Licensing Provisions of City Code – Beach Theaters

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Assignment and Assumption of the Lease for the Broadway Pavilion

MINUTES:

Tuesday, December 2, 2003 – Work Session & Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 16, 2003 – Regular Meeting

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:

Raffle License for Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, drawing to be held June 12, 2004 at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Fee paid.
Raffle License for Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, drawing to be held November 6, 2004 at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

01-01-2004 Authorizing Tax Assessor to file a petition of appeal(s) and stipulations of settlement for the tax year 2004 with the Cape May County Board of Taxation
02-01-2004 Designation of Public Agency Compliance Officer – Administrator Luciano Corea
03-01-2004 Requesting Approval of the Director of the DLGS to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for Outside Employment of Off-Duty Police Officers
04-01-2004 Authorizing Participation in Clean Communities Grant Program
05-01-2004 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy – City of Cape May School District
06-01-2004 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy – City of Cape May – Lower Cape May Regional School District
07-01-2004 2004 Debt Service Budget
08-01-2004 2004 Temporary Budget
09-01-2004 Award of Contract – Recycling Containers
10-01-2004 Resolution Approving an Assignment and Assumption of the Lease for the Broadway Pavilion
11-01-2004 Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner – Councilmember Gaffney
12-01-2004 Resolution Appointing Alternate Fund Commissioner – Deputy Clerk Jean Davis
13-01-2004 Resolution Approving the Decision of the Library Advisory Committee to Award Four Thousand Dollar ($4,000.00) Scholarships
14-01-2004 Closed Executive Session of City Council
15-01-2004 Payment of Bills
16-01-2004 Cash Management Plan
17-01-2004 Risk Management Consultant for Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, AND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD JANUARY 20, 2004

1321-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE WITH THE NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY

1322-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MERCANTILE LICENSING PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmembers

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

PLANNING BOARD
Meryl Simon Nelson
405 St. James Place
Class IV Member – to replace Marianne Schatz
Term to expire – 12/31/07

Michael Shouvlin
1306 Cape May Avenue
Class IV Member – to replace Perry Collier
Term to expire – 12/31/04

John E. Drach
1621 New York Avenue
Alternate I – Term to expire 12/31/05

Linda Steenrod
1011 Washington St.
Alternate II – Term to expire 12/31/04

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – Contract Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT