City of Cape May

2005 PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA'S 

Public meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Council Meeting Room. Short public meetings are held, as necessary, after the normal work sessions held on the first Tuesday of the month.

To review an agenda, click on the desired date. Please note that all agendas are subject to revision, by Council, as warranted.

All public agendas start with the following procedures:

CALL TO ORDER -- ROLL CALL -- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT RE "Open Public Meetings Law"
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: Items on the Consent Agenda List are considered to be routine and non-controversial and will be approved by one motion and roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion or debate on these items except for the possibility of brief clarifying statements, which may be offered. If one or more Council member requests, any individual item may be removed from the Consent Agenda List and acted upon separately.

REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ
Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS – 2006 BEACH TAG DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS
2006 Saturday to Saturday Tag Winner – Samantha Ehmann – 5^th grade – Sandman Elementary School
2006 Seasonal Tag Winner – Ann Snow – Senior – Lower Cape May Regional High School

PROCLAMATION –
Honoring George Marinakis, Executive Director of Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

238-12-2005 Resolution Appointing Risk Management Consultant for the City of Cape May Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
239-12-2005 Resolution Fixing the Rate of Interest on Delinquent Taxes and Assessments and Fixing a Six Percent (6%) Penalty on Delinquent Taxes and Municipal Charges – 2006
240-12-2005 Resolution Authorizing Award for Leasing of Concessions on City-Owned Beaches for Five Years (2006-2010) and Authorizing Execution of Lease Agreement - Steger
241-12-2005 Resolution Authorizing Award for Leasing of Concessions on City-Owned Beaches for Five Years (2006-2010) and Authorizing Execution of Lease Agreement – Congress Hall
242-12-2005 Transfer of Appropriations – 2005 Budget
243-12-2005 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #4 – 2004 Road Program
245-12-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Utilities, Block 1142, Lot 6
246-12-2005 Resolution Canceling Capital Ordinance Balance
247-12-2005 Cancellation of Grant
248-12-2005 Cancellation of Grant
249-12-2005 Payment of Bills
250-12-2005 Resolution Removing Two Particular Parcels from Inclusion in Tax Sale

MINUTES
City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated 12/9/05

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cash Management Report dated November 2005
Under $500. Check Register
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 11/1-11/30/05
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated December 2, 2005

RESOLUTIONS:
244-12-2005 Resolution on Dissolution of the Lower Cape May Regional School District
251-12-2005 Resolution Authorizing Emergency Contract for Repair of Sanitary Sewer Main
252-12-2005 Cancellation of Unexpended Balances of Appropriations in the Beach Utility Operating Fund

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
56-2005 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
46-2005 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Deleting Section 32-5.4(d) of the4 Cape May City Zoning Ordinance
54-2005 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 324 Prohibiting the Use of Outdoor Music by Merchants on the Washington Street Mall

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

224-11-2005 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving a Professional Service Agreement Between Jungle Lasers, LLC and the City of Cape May
225-11-2005 Award Contract for Supply of Water Meters with Encoded Registers & Radio Frequency Automatic Meter Reading
226-11-2005 Award Contract for 2005 Utility and Road Program
227-11-2005 Payment of Bills
228-11-2005 Resolution of the City of Cape May Suspending Parking Meters Around the Washington Street Mall and Jackson Street Lot

MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 16, 2005
City Council Worksession/Regular Meeting Minutes dated November 1, 2005

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Report dated November 4, 2005
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 10/1/05 to 10/31/05
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated 7/13/05, 8/10/05 and 9/14/05
Cash Management Monthly Report dated October 2005

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:54-2005 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 324 Prohibiting the Use of Outdoor Music by Merchants on the Washington Street Mall
55-2005 Ordinance Creating Requirement for Certificate of Continued Occupancy upon Title Transfer of a Building or Structure

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION
51-2005 Ordinance Amending the Expiration of the Certificate of Approval as Issued by the Historic Preservation Commission
52-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter XIX of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May- Preservation of Certain Trees
53-2005 Ordinance Adopting a Codification and Revision of the Ordinances of the City of Cape May, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Providing for the Maintenance of said Code; Repealing and Saving from Repeal Certain Ordinances not Included Therein; Establishing a Penalty for Altering or Tampering with the Code; and making Certain Changes in Previously Adopted Ordinances

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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.

CITY MANAGER REPORT
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

203-10-2005 RESOLUTION REQUESTING MODIFICATION TO PROPOSED NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GREEN ACRES PROGRAM REGULATIONS (N.J.S.A. 7:36) TO REFLECT MORE EQUITABLE DISBURSEMENT OF GREEN ACRES PARK ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS STATEWIDE
204-10-2005 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A MEETING NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEW JERSEY OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12." – Labor Negotiations UAW Local 2327
205-10-2005 2006 SMART FUTURE GRANT APPLICATION – DESIGN GUIDELINES
206-10-2005 2006 SMART FUTURE GRANT APPLICATION – ReSTORE New Jersey
207-10-2005 2006 SMART FUTURE GRANT APPLICATION – PARK & GO
208-10-2005 RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE COLLECTION OF TOLLS IN THE SOUTHBOUND DIRECTION AT THE CAPE MAY AND GREAT EGG HARBOR BARRIER TOLL PLAZAS OF THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY WHEN THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKE AUTHORITY CONVERTS TO ONE-WAY TOLL
209-10-2005 PAYMENT OF BILLS
210-10-2005 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALE OF MISCELLANEOUS CITY ITEMS – LOWER TOWNSHIP AUCTION
211-10-2005 RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CAPE MAY LIFEGUARDS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CAPE MAY LIEUTENANT LIFEGUARDS ASSOCIATION AND THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 20, 2005
Closed Session City Council Meeting Minutes dated October 4, 2005
City Council Work session/Regular Meeting Minutes dated October 4, 2005

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Regular Meeting Minutes of the CMCMUA dated 9/7/05 and 9/21/05
City of Cape May Report of October 12, 2005 Bond Sale
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 9/1/05 – 9/30/05
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated October 4, 2005
Cash Management Monthly Report dated September 2005
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 9/30/05

51-2005 Ordinance Amending the Expiration of the Certificate of Approval as Issued by the Historic Preservation Commission
52-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter XIX of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May- Preservation of Certain Trees
53-2005 Ordinance Adopting a Codification and Revision of the Ordinances of the City of Cape May, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey; Providing for the Maintenance of said Code; Repealing and Saving from Repeal Certain Ordinances not Included Therein; Establishing a Penalty for Altering or Tampering with the Code; and making Certain Changes in Previously Adopted Ordinances

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

45-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 32 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May and Adopting the Zoning Map of the City of Cape May
46-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Deleting Section 32-5.4(d) of the Cape May City Zoning Ordinance
47-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 17-23.4 of Chapter XVII Entitled Adjustments to Bills; Procedure
48-2005 Ordinance Creating and Amending the Chapters of the Revised General Ordinance that Affect Disposal of Waste and Stormwater Management Systems

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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.

ADJOURNMENT

PROCLAMATION:
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
Boy Scout Eagle Scouts Troop #84 Dylan Kealy and Mark Panny

MINUTES
Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 6, 2005

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 8/1/05 – 8/31/05
Under $500.00 Check Register dated 9/12/05
Assessors Monthly Report dated 9/6/05
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated July 25, 2005
Cash Management Report dated August 5, 2005
Monthly Report of Tax Collections (7/31/05)
Monthly Report of Tax Collections (8/31/05)

APPLICATIONS
Raffle License for Knights of Columbus, St. Mary’s Council, 50/50 Cash Raffle, December 8, 2005, 525 Washington St, Cape May, NJ. Fees paid.
Raffle License for the Kiwanis Club of Cape May, Food Raffle, December 14, 2005, 1041 Beach Avenue Cape May, NJ. Fees Paid

FIRE POLICE APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT:
Application for Volunteer Fire Department for Michael J. Haggerty of Cape May, NJ 08204.

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
41-2005 Ordinance Designating Handicapped Parking Space
42-2005 Ordinance Establishing a Mid-Block Crosswalk on Washington Street
43-2005 Ordinance Regulating Sex Offenders subject to Megan’s Law registry
44-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 8-13.4 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May – Park Use Permit

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, August 16, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

PROCLAMATION:
Stepfamily Day – September 16, 2005

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
166-08-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes Block 1186 lot 1
167-08-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes Block 1171 Lot 1 C-106
168-08-2005 Authorizing 2005-2009 Agreement with UAW Local 2327
169-08-2005 Authorizing 2005-2009 Agreement with UAW Local 2327
170-08-2005 Payment of Bills
171-08-2005 Resolution Updating the Personnel Policy Manual with a Drivers License Policy
172-08-2005 Resolution Supporting the Cape May Historic Preservation Commission Presentation of Awards

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report dated August 2, 2005
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated August 5, 2005
Cash Management Monthly Report dated July 2005
City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 5/24/05, 6/14/05 and 7/12/05
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated June 8, 2005

45-2005 Ordinance of the City Amending Chapter 32 or the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Adopting the Zoning Map of the City of Cape May

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

39-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 30-2.4 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May – Zoning Board Application Procedure

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
144-07-2005 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment Due to Catastrophic Occurrence
145-07-2005 2004 Road Program Change Order #3
146-07-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes
147-07-2005 Resolution Approving Settlement of Tax Appeal Litigation Known as Philip R.T. Carroll v. City of Cape May
148-07-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One 2006 Doge Durango SXT, 4X4
149-07-2005 Resolution of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Discharge of Mortgage on the Congress Hall Hotel
150-07-2005 Resolution Fixing the Date of Delinquency for Taxes due for the Third Quarter 2005
151-07-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One 2006 Dodge Dakota Club Cab ST 4x4
152-07-2005 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Under $500.00 Check Register
Cash Management Monthly Report dated May 2005
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 6/1/05-6/30/05
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated July 7, 2005

APPLICATIONS
Raffle License, Our Lady Star of the Sea, 8/5/05 2-6pm, 520 Lafayette St., Cape May, Fee Paid.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
38-2005 Ordinance Amending Section 4-16 of the General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Waiving the Fee for Tent Licenses for Non Profit Organizations
40-2005 Ordinance Amending Chapter 32 of the General Ordinances of the City of Cape May – living accommodations

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

ADJOURNMENT

REORGANIZATION MEETING
FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 – 12:00 NOON

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by VFW & American Legion
Invocation by Reverend Ronald Crouch, Methodist Church
Annual State of the City Address by Mayor Inderwies
Nominations for Deputy Mayor
Resolution # 131-07-2005 Election of Deputy Mayor
Oath of office administered to Deputy Mayor by the Honorable Peter Tourison, Judge of the Municipal Court

CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions:
132-07-2005 Designating Meeting Day, Place for the Council Meetings of the City of Cape May
133-07-2005 Designation of Bank Depositories
134-07-2005 Establishing Business Hours for City Hall in the City of Cape May
135-07-2005 Appointment of City Solicitor and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
136-07-2005 Appointment of Municipal Auditor and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Contract for Same
137-07-2005 Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
138-07-2005 Appointment of Municipal Public Defender and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
139-07-2005 Rescind Resolution #123-06-2005
140-07-2005 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
141-07-2005 Authorizing Acceptance of Bid and Execution of Lease Agreement for Solarium Building 3 & 4
142-07-2005 Payment of Bills
143-07-2005 Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions of the City of Cape May

Licenses:
1. Application for Special Permit for Social Affair for Star of the Sea PTA on August 5^th, 2 PM to 8 PM.

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
One-year terms to expire 6/30/06
Ray Maher
David Mackenzie
Robert Manifold
Peter Iurato
Howard Ferguson
Vince Scutti
Rich Townsend
Lewis Loughlin III
Barbara Pitman
James Wyatt

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
One year term to expire 6/30/06
Eileen R. Cassidy
Ed Hutchinson
Anita DeSatnick
Janice Davis
George Catanese

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
Benediction – Reverend Robert Davis, Macedonia Baptist Church

Adjournment

REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ

PROCLAMATION:
Saluting Temple University
National Clean Beaches Week

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
120-06-2005 Resolution in Support of Seashore Railroad Lines
121-06-2005 Resolution Implementing the National Incident Management System
122-06-2005 Liquor License Renewals 2005/06
123-06-2005 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
124-06-2005 Refund of Taxes
125-06-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) Litter Vacuum under State Contract #A60719
126-06-2005 Approving Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0502-32-013-004 Issued to Cherry Tree. Inc.
127-06-2005 Approving Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0502-32-013-004 Issued to Marq. Inc.
128-06-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) New Ford Excursion Sport Utility Vehicle Under State Contract No. A53132
129-06-2005 Payment of Bills
130-06-2005 Authorizing Purchase of Three (3) New Off-Road Utility Vehicles

MINUTES:
June 6, 2005 work session/regular meeting minutes

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated May 4, 2005 & May 18, 2005
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 5/1 – 5/31/2005
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated June 3, 2005
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 5/31/05
Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes dated April 25, 2005

APPLICATIONS
Special Permit for VFW Home Association on June 25, 2005 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
At 419 Congress Street, Cape May.
Special Permit for VFW Home Association on July 16, 2005 from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at 419 Congress Street, Cape May.
Special Permit for VFW Home Association on September 10, 2005 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 419 Congress Street, Cape May.

FIRE POLICE APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT:
Peter Iurato
Robert Steenrod
Thomas White

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

39-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 30-2.4 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May – Zoning Board Application Procedure

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

36-2005 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and Sewer System in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Appropriating $2,000,000 therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,000,000 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof

37-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapters 32 and 33 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Community Revitalization Advisory Committee
Solarium Building

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

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, May 17, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

PROCLAMATION:
Proclamation designating June as Myasthenia Gravis Month

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
96-05-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Utilities
97-05-2005 Award of Contract for Supplying of Uniforms for Beach Patrol, Jr. Lifeguards & Beach Tag Personnel for 2005 Season
98-05-2005 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
99-05-2005 Fireworks Permission to Vineland Fireworks Inc for Fireworks on July 4^th On Barge
100-05-2005 Appointment of Municipal Judge
101-05-2005 Authorizing 2005 to 2008 Agreement with IAFF Local 3495
102-05-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Utilities
103-05-2005 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
104-05-2005 Resolution for the Payment of Bills
105-05-2005 Authorizing Purchase of 2005 Full Size, Pick–up Truck

MINUTES:
Work Session and Regular Meeting dated April 5, 2005
Closed Executive Session dated April 5, 2005
Closed Executive Session dated May 3, 2005

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Monthly Report dated May 5, 2005
City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated February 22, 2005 and February 8, 2005
City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 11, 2005
City of Cape May Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated January 12, 2005
Construction Permit Activity Report dated May 4, 2005
Construction Permit Activity Report dated April 1, 2005 to April 30, 2005
Cash Management Report dated April 2005
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated 4/6/05 and 4/20/05

APPLICATIONS
1. Raffle Application for Cape May County Bar Foundation, Inc on June 15, 2005 at 410 Bank Street Restaurant, 410 Bank Street. Fees Paid.

MINUTES:
Special Meeting dated April 29, 2005

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
36-2005 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and Sewer System in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Appropriating $2,000,000 therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,000,000 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof
37-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapters 32 and 33 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
27-2005 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and Sewer System 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 $1,000,000 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof
28-2005 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 $2,050,000 therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,947,500 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof
29-2005 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Beach Utility of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Appropriating the Aggregate Amount of $724,000 therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $687,800 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof
31-2005 An Ordinance Amending Section 4-2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Exempting Non Profit Organizations from Mercantile License Fees
32-2005 An Ordinance Amending Section 4-3 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Requiring Insurance Coverage for Peddlers, Hawkers and Vendors
33-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 35-1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Adjusting Application Fees and Escrow fees for the Historic Preservation Commission
34-2005 An Ordinance to Update the Uniform Salary And Classification Plan for the Department of Personnel Positions in the City of Cape May
35-2005 Ordinance adding charge for 3" water meter connection fee

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

MAYORAL APPOINTMENT:
Mayor’s Advisory Committee
James Wyatt

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

ADJOURNMENT

Monday, April 18, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

Public Hearing on Resolution #41-02-2005 Resolution to Amend Budget
Resolution #76-04-2005 Resolution to Amend Budget
APPROVAL OF 2005 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Resolution #77-04-2005 Authorizing the Reading of the 2005 Annual Municipal Budget by Title Only
Clerk will read the 2005 Local Municipal Budget by title
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2005 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
Resolution #78-04-2005 Adoption of the 2005 Municipal Budget

PROCLAMATIONS
Arbor Day Proclamation

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
79-04-2005 Designation of 2005 Bathing Beaches
80-04-2005 Rescind Resolution #72-04-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) New Chevrolet Impala Sedan Under State Contract
81-04-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) New Jeep Liberty Sport Utility Vehicle Under State Contract
82-04-2005 Resolution of the City of Cape May for Indemnification of City Officials in Civil Litigation
83-04-2005 Resolution in Support of the Delaware Bayshore Birding and Wildlife Trails
84-04-2005 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 3/1/05-3/31/05
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated April 5, 2005
Cape May County MUA meeting minutes dated 3/2/05 and 3/16/05
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated February 14, 2005
Cash Management Monthly Report dated March 2005

APPLICATIONS
Application for Enrollment Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department – James A. Fisher

27-2005 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and System 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 $1,000,000 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof
28-2005 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 $2,050,000 therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $1,947,500 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof
29-2005 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Beach Utility of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Appropriating the Aggregate Amount of $724,000 therefore and Authorizing the Issuance of $687,800 bonds or notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof
30-2005 An Ordinance Making a Technical Amendment to Ordinance 1342-2004 Setting Municipal Fees for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
31-2005 An Ordinance Amending Section 4-2 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Exempting Non Profit Organizations from Mercantile License Fees
32-2005 An Ordinance Amending Section 4-3 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Requiring Insurance Coverage for Peddlers, Hawkers and Vendors
33-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 35-1 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Adjusting Application Fees and Escrow fees for the Historic Preservation Commission
34-2005 An Ordinance to Update the Uniform Salary And Classification Plan for the Department of Personnel Positions in the City of Cape May

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
23-2005 Amended Ordinance beach fees
26-2005 Ordinance Providing for Adjustment to Water Bills for Catastrophic Occurrence

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, March 15, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Monthly Report of Tax Collections for the period 1/31/05
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated March 2, 2005
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 2/1-2/28/2005
Check Register for payments under $500.
Monthly Report of Tax Collections 2/28/05
Cape May County MUA Meeting Minutes dated 2/2/05 and 2/16/05
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes dated December 8, 2005

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:Raffle License for Mid Atlantic Center for Arts, Inc. 1048 Washington Street , for June 11, and November 12, 2005, 50/50 Cash raffle.
Raffle License for Mid Atlantic Center for Arts, Inc, 1048 Washington Street, for October 16, 2005. Merchandise Gift Basket, raffle draw.
Raffle License for Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Parish Hall, 525 Washington Street Cape May for October 22, 2005 9:00pm, Merchandise Automobile, raffle draw.
Catering Permit for Frank’s Enterprises, May 28, 2005 10 AM to 9:30 PM, at 1048 Washington Street, Physick Estate.
Raffle License for Star of the Sea, Casino Night on April 22, 2005, 501 Beach Avenue, Cape May.

MINUTES:
Work Session/Regular Meeting Minutes dated March 1, 2005
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated March 1, 2005

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions56-03-2005 Resolution Authorizing Application for 2006 State Aid Funding for the Washington Street Mall Streetscape and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare said Application
57-03-2005 Resolution Authorizing Application for 2006 State Aid Funding for the Beach Avenue Bike Lanes and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare said Application
58-03-2005 Resolution Authorizing Application for 2006 State Aid Funding for the Reconstruction of Washington Street Phase 3 and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare said Application
59-03-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes – Block 1174 Lot 5C-222
60-03-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes – Block 1115 Lot 28C-C-5
61-03-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes – Block 1041 Lot 16C-210
62-03-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes – Block 1130 Lot 25.01
63-03-2005 Payment of Bills
64-03-2005 2004 Road Program – Change Order No. 1
65-03-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes – Block 1018 Lot 18C-15
66-03-2005 Acceptance of Plans and Specifications for the Construction of Bikeways on Various County and City Roadways in the City of Cape May
67-03-2005 Temporary Budget Amendment for 2005

25-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 13-1.1(a) of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May – Police Department Appointments
26-2005 Ordinance Providing for Adjustment to Water Bills for Catastrophic Occurrence

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

21-2005 Ordinance Approving Amendments to all Leases with Non-Profit Organizations Leasing Property from the City of Cape May Adjusting Insurance Coverage Requirements
22-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Revising Section 2-51 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May to Include Discovery Requests through the Municipal Prosecutor for Municipal Court Discovery, as amended
23-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter III, Chapter VIII and Chapter XXII of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May, as amended
24-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7 Traffic, Section 7-44.3 – Parking Meter Zones and Section 7-45 Metered Public Parking Areas of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 7:00 P. M.

PUBLIC HEARING ON INTRODUCED 2005 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

Resolution #41-02-2005 Adoption of amendments to 2005 Municipal Budget (Public hearing on amendments to be March 15, 2005)

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated November 9, 2004
Assessors Report dated February 4, 2005

MINUTES:
Work Session/Regular Meeting dated January 4, 2005
Work Session/Regular Meeting dated February 1, 2005
Closed Session Meeting dated February 1, 2005

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
42-02-2005 Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant for the year 2005
43-02-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes
44-02-2005 Opposing the Wastewater Effluent Reuse Grant to Inject Treated Wastewater into the Cohansey Aquifer
46-02-2005 Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Minimum Insurance Coverage Required for all Non-Profit Organizations Leasing Property from the City of Cape May
47-02-2005 Payment of Bills
48-02-2005 Resolution to Increase Parking Meter Fines

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Drawing to determine the length of term of each Member of the Tourism Commission for the following terms:
Two one-year terms to expire June 30, 2005
Two two-year terms to expire June 30, 2007

RESOLUTION:
45-02-2005 Appointments to Tourism Commission

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:21-2005 Ordinance Approving Amendments to all Leases with Non-Profit Organizations Leasing Property from the City of Cape May Adjusting Insurance Coverage Requirements
22-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing the Fees to be Charged for Copies of Documents Requested Through the Municipal Prosecutor for Municipal Court Discovery
23-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter VIII of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May
24-2005 Amendments to traffic – change parking meters to May 1 – October 31

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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