City of Cape May

2008 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: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions. 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.
PUBLIC PORTION: 
Should anyone wish to ask questions of the Council or seek an opinion, they should contact the individual Council member(s) before or after a Council meeting to get opinions or comments on certain issues. Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be allowed to address the Council only once during the public portion of the meeting and will be limited to five (5) minutes.

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

A G E N D A
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION
Bill Leyes, Shade Tree Commission
Cape May Legends

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Set date and time for Convention Hall public presentation

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
July 1st Reorganization Meeting to begin at 12 Noon in City Hall Auditorium

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
122-06-2008 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue
123-06-2008 Resolution for Refund of Overpaid 2008 Taxes
126-06-2008 Release of Performance Guarantee for Block 1019, Lot 33
127-06-2008 Authorizing Reduction of Performance Bond Block 1028, Lot 1.01
128-06-2008 Resolution Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New jersey Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-12. – Collective Bargaining – Lifeguards
129-06-2008 Award Revaluation Contract
131-06- 2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Declaring a Parking Holiday on June 21, 2008
132-06-2008 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority Meeting Minutes dated 4/2/08 and 4/16/08
Cash Management Monthly Report dated April 2008
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated 3/28/08

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS:
124-06-2008 Resolution Approving Plenary Retail Consumption License # 0502-32-013-004 Trading As; Cherry Tree Incorporated.
130-06-2008 Resolution Approving Liquor License Renewals 2008-2009

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:
153-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Various Chapters of the Code in Order to Conform with the Requirements of the City of Cape May Beach Management Plan

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION: 

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION
Collective Bargaining – Lifeguards

ADJOURNMENT


Tuesday, May 6, 2008 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION
Knights of Columbus Help Handicapped Citizens Drive
Municipal Clerks Week – May 4th through May 10th’
National Public Works Week – May 18th – 24th
Cape May Dancers – 32 Years of Service

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
BID – Patrick Rosenello
Parking Permit Ordinance Update – Parking & Traffic Committee
Revaluation Ordinance
Patio permit fees ordinance

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
League challenge to COAH regulations
Convention Hall Stabilization Costs
Solar/Wind Update

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Beach Management Ordinance
Ordinance Change – Shade Tree Commission Authority
Ordinance Change – Street Opening Regulations
Ordinance Change – Swimming Pool Regulations

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cape May’s Municipal Election- Tuesday, May 13th – 6am – 8pm

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
100-05-2008 Resolution Approving a Professional Service Agreement between Kimmel Borgette Architects and the City of Cape May
101-05-2008 Resolution Extending the Agreement for Operation of Mall Information Booth
102-05-2008 Resolution Appointing an Advisory Committee on Municipal Plan Endorsement
103-05-2008 Designation of 2008 Bathing Beaches
104-05-2008 Resolution Approving Amendment to Interlocal Services Agreement with West Cape May – Potable Water
105-05-2008 Resolution Authorizing Loan Agreement for Replacement of Columbia Avenue Water Tower
106-05-2008 Award of Contract for Supplying of HVAC Service and Repairs – Polar Bear Mechanical
107-05-2008 Resolution Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-12 – East Cape May Negotiations, Water/Sewer Project
108-05-2008 Resolution Awarding Professional Services Agreement between Ford, Scott & Associates, LLC for Municipal Bond Sale
109-05-2008 USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase 2 – Change Order No. 3 – Mount Construction
110-05-2008 Lifeguard Building Renovations – Change Order No. 1 – MJJ Construction – Reduction in Contract Price
111-05-2008 USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase 1 – Change Order No. 2 – Final – F.W. Shawl & Sons, Inc. Reduction in Contract Price
112-05-2008 2007 Utility and Road Program – Change Order No. 3 – Kline Construction Company
113-05-2008 Payment of Bills

MINUTES:
City Council Closed Executive Meeting Minutes dated April 1, 2008

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated 3/5/08 and 3/19/08
Licensing Office Monthly Report – March 2008
Cash Management Monthly Report – March 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report 3/1 – 3/31/08
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 3/25/08
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 3/10/08
Public Works Job Log for March 2008

SPECIAL PERMITS/LICENSES:
-Special Permit for Social Affair, Cape May City Chamber of Commerce, 609 Lafayette St., Cape May, "Greater Cape May Footrace", to be held in front of Convention Hall, 712 Beach Ave., Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:00am - 11:30am.
-Special Permit for Social Affair, Cape May Volunteer Fire Company, 643 Washington St, Cape May, Housing of New Fire Engine, 643 Washington St, Sunday, June 8, 2008, 12 Noon – 10 PM.
(this may be changed or eliminated)

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES :
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 14, 2008City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 15, 2008
City Council Work Session/Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 6, 2008

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
153-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Various Chapters of the Code in Order to Conform with the Requirements of the City of Cape May Beach Management Plan

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:
146-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Fee Structure for Patio Permit Fees Along the Washington Street Mall and Promenade
148-2008 An Ordinance Providing for a Special Emergency Appropriation for Revaluation of Real Estate in the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION: 

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION
East Cape May
Water/Sewer

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION
Arbor Day – April 25, 2008
Autism Awareness Month – April
Child Abuse Prevention Month – April

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
2008 Cape May Elementary School Budget Presentation -Victoria Zelenak, Superintendent of the Cape May City Elementary School along with Terry Notwothy, Business Administrator
Litterfree Cape May County – Mr. Ray Petit
Ordinance 143-2008 Temporary Street Openings

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Business Improvement District
Convention Hall Committee Update – Skip Loughlin

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Parking Permit Ordinance Update

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Regular City Council Meeting to be on Monday, April 14
th
School Board Election – April 15th 4pm – 8pm
April 22nd – Last day to register to vote in the municipal election

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
76-04-2008 Cancelation of a Grant Balance – forestry management plan
78-04-2008 Award of Contract for Supplying of Uniforms for Beach Patrol, Jr. Lifeguards and Beach Tag Personnel for 2008 Season
79-04-2008 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Removable Containers to be Used in the City’s Recycling Program
80-04-2008 Release of Performance Funding – Block 1115, Lot 1
81-04-2008 Release of Performance Funding – Block 1078, Lot 2
82-03-2008 2006 Utility and Road Program – Change Order #2 Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.
83-04-2008 2007 Utility and Road Program – Change Order #2 Kline Construction Co.
84-04-2008 A Resolution Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public In Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-12
Negotiations – Library Agreement Public Safety and Property – Water and Sewer Project
85-04-2008 Resolution Expressing Opposition to Assembly Bill No. A-1880 Re: Mandating Referendum on all Local Bonds
86-04-2008 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Meeting Minutes of the Parking & Traffic Committee dated 3/19/08
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated 2/6/08
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated March 10, 2008
Washington Street Mall Improvements Public Progress Meeting dated February 21, 2008

LICENSES:
Raffle License for CMC Bar Association @ 410 Bank St on June 9, 2008, Cash.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS :
75-04-2008 Opposing the Failure of the Governor’s Proposed State Budget for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year to Treat Property Tax Relief as Our Priority
87-04-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving Consent Judgment in Revaluation Case

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
148-2008 An Ordinance Providing for a Special Emergency Appropriation for Revaluation of Real Estate in the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION
Library Negotiations
East Cape May Project
Water/Sewer Project

ADJOURNMENT


Tuesday, March 4, 2008 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION: Women’s History Month – March 2008

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
HPC Escrow Fees – Robert Fineburg/Skip Laughlin
Beach Management Plan
Patio Permit Ordinance
Temporary Road Closure (Ordinance 124-2007)

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Personnel Policy Manual Non-Union Fire and Police
Business Improvement District

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Fire Zones and Handicapped Parking
COAH Update

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.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
48-03-2008 Resolution Approving a Beach Management Plan for the Protection of Federally and State-Listed Endangered or Threatened Species
49-03-2008 Resolution to Sell 1993 Chevrolet Suburban to West Cape May Fire Company for $5,000.00
50-03-2008 Resolution Approving Submission of an Application to the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) for a 2008 Smart Growth Planning Grant to Update the City’s Master Plan
51-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Execution of a Mortgage Subordination Agreement for the Property Located at 1251 Washington Street
52-03-2008 Resolution Approving Participation with the State of New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Program
53-03-2008 Resolution Approving an Emergency Temporary Budget Appropriation
54-03-2008 Payment of Bills
55-03-2008 A Resolution Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public In Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-12 – litigation – beach access
56-03-2008 Resolution Terminating Contract with United Architects

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report 1/1/08-1/31/08
Tax Collector’s Annual Statement of Receipts – 2008
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 1/31/08
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 2/20/08
Energy Committee Notes dated 2/14/08
ACMUA Meeting Minutes dated January 9, 2008
Parking and Traffic Subcommittee Report dated 2/6/08

VOLUNTEER FIREMEN APPLICATIONS:
Curtis Warburton, 249 Windsor Ave., Cape May, NJ

LICENSES:

Special Permit for Social Affair, Star of the Sea, 520 Lafayette Street June 13, 2008 @ 7 PM to 11 PM.
Raffle License for Star of the Sea, 520 Lafayette St, June 13, 2008 @ 7-11 PM
Catering Permits for Carney’s Inc. For Cape May Jazz Festival, 714 Convention Hall, April 18, and April 19, 2008, from 6 PM to 12 Midnight.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated February 6, 2008

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION:

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT


Wednesday, February 6, 2008 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION 
Parking and Traffic Committee Update – Mr. William Murray
Patio Permits
Pile Driving
Yard Sales

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Beach Management Plan Review
Cape May City Codebook Chapter 324 - Washington Street Mall

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Developmental Fees – Amendment to Chapter 211

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Election Results

CONSENT AGENDA: 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. Council will accept questions from the public on items listed on the Consent Agenda

RESOLUTIONS:
29-02-2008 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Calcium Hypochlorite
30-02-2008 Resolution Accepting and Adopting the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund – Loss Control Policy
31-02-2008 Washington Street Mall Streetscape Change Order 1 – Bud Concrete, Inc.32-02-2008 Resolution Designating February
2008 as American Heart Month
33-02-2008 Closed Session –Budget Personnel and Negotiations – Sewell Point Tract
34-02-2008 Appointment to Zoning Board of the City of Cape May – Thomas White
35-02-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving the Decision of the Library Advisory Committee to Award Four Thousand Eight Hundred Dollar Scholarships
36-02-2008 Resolution to Include Additional Titles to UAW Local 2327 White Collar Clerical and Communications Employees Union Contract
37-02-2008 Payment of Bills

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
139-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 324 Malls and Plazas to Incorporate New Restrictions on the Patio Permit
140-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Article I Chapter 407 Yard Sales to Limit the Days During Which Yard Sales May Be Conducted Within the City
141-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 194 Construction Activities to Limit Pile Driving Activities Within the Historic District
142-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 211 Development Fees to Include Escrow Fees for Demolition Applications to the Historic Preservation Commission

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Under $500. Bill Payment List
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated August 23, 2007 and September 27, 2007
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated December 10, 2007 and January 14, 2008
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated December 5, 2007 and December 19, 2007
Cape May Police Department Monthly Report dated December 2007
Cash Management Monthly Report dated December 2007
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated January 10, 2008

LICENSES:
1. Kiwanis Club of Cape May, Merchandise Raffle, September 24, 2008 @ 7 PM @ 1041 Beach Avenue, Cape May.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
Special City Council Budget Meeting dated January 15, 2008

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION: Should anyone wish to ask questions of the Council or seek an opinion, they should contact the individual Council member(s) before or after a Council meeting to get opinions or comments on certain issues. Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be allowed to address the Council only once during the public portion of the meeting and will be limited to three (3) minutes.

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION -
Budget Personnel
Negotiations – Sewell Point Tract

ADJOURNMENT

Wednesday, January 2, 2008 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
Emergency Special Operations Response Team Grant – Fire Chief Inderwies
Convention Hall Committee Design Recommendation
Physick Estate – Club License - Michael Zuckerman
Energy Committee Update
Beach Theatre Foundation Report

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Yard Sales
Washington Street Mall Patios

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Pile Driving Update
Abandoned Vessels Update

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Candidate packets available in Clerk’s Office -One Councilmember-at-large seat
-One Mayoral seat
February work session meeting scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2008 - Presidential Primary – February 5, 2008

CONSENT AGENDA: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions. 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.

RESOLUTIONS:
01-01-2008 Resolution Authorizing Application to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for a Share Implementation Grant to Support a County-Coordinated, Regional Emergency Special Operations Response Team
02-01-2008 Resolution Authorizing USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase II – Change Order No. 1 – Mount Construction Company
03-01-2008 Designation of Public Agency Compliance Officer
04-01-2008 Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner – Diane Weldon
05-01-2008 Resolution Appointing Alternate Fund Commissioner – Jean Davis
06-01-2008 Resolution Appointing Risk Management Consultant for the City of Cape May Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund – National Associates
07-01-2008 Approving Cops in Shops and Compliance Checks
08-01-2008 Authorizing Tax Assessor to file a petition of appeal(s) and stipulations of settlement for the tax year 2008 with the Cape May County Board of Taxation
09-01-2008 Authorizing Participation in Clean Communities Grant Program
10-01-2008 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy – City of Cape May School District
11-01-2008 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy – City of Cape May – Lower Cape May Regional School District
12-01-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Establishing a Wi-Fi Advisory Taskforce
13-01-2008 Delaware Avenue Pedestrian Ramp – Change Order No. 1 – RA Walters & Son, Inc.
14-01-2008 Resolution for the Payment of Bills (Revised)
15-01-2008 Approving Cash Management Plan of the City of Cape May
16-01-2008 2008 Debt Service Budget
17-01-2008 2008 Temporary Budget
18-01-2008 Resolution for the Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Under $500 Bill List
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 11/30/07

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated December 18, 2007

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION:

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT