City of Cape May

2003 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.

November 17 Public Session
October 21 - Public Session
September 15 - Public Session
August 19 - Public Session
July 1 - Reorganization
 June 17 - Public Session
May 20 - Public Session
 April 14 - Public Session
 March 25 - Public Session
 February 18 - Public Session
 February 4 - Public Session
 January 21 - Public Session
 January 7 - Public Session

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
Monday, November 17, 2003 - 7:00 P. M.

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS – 2004 BEACH TAG DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS
2004Saturday to Saturday Tag Winner – Brooke Parker, 6th Grade, Star of Sea School
2004 Seasonal Tag Winner – Bryce Hoffman, 8th Grade, Teitleman School

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

MINUTES:
None

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Monthly Report – 10/31/03
Construction Permit Activity Report – 10/1/03-10/31/03
Fire Department October 2003 Run Totals
CM Planning Board – Meeting Minutes August 6, 2003
CM Shade Tree Commission – Meeting Minutes September 11, 2003
CM Shade Tree Commission – Meeting Minutes October 8, 2003
CM Historic Preservation Commission – Meeting Minutes October 27, 2003
Monthly Report of Tax Collections 9/30/03
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated November 11, 2003

LICENSE APPLICATIONS: None

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

241-11-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes – Block 1106 Lot 39 C-108
242-11-2003 Authorizing Execution of Green Acres Grant Agreement for Acquisition of Parcel of Land Known as Sewell Point
243-11-2003 Resolution Endorsing Senate 1727 and Assembly 2619 for Completion of Rte.55
245-11-2003 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Sheet Piling
246-11-2003 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS:

244-11-2003 Resolution Amending the City of Cape May Personnel Policy Manual – Buy Out of Health Benefits

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1317-2003 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 3-6 "SKATEBOARD REGULATIONS" OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1303 – 2003 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY – building height

ORDINANCE NO. 1304 – 2003 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND CREATING MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIOS

ORDINANCE NO. 1306 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-40.2 AND REPEALING SECTION 32-30.5 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1309 - 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING THE USE AND PLACEMENT OF NONRESIDENTIAL TRAILERS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

ORDINANCE NO. 1310 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC, SECTION 7-13 – PROHIBITED PARKING AND SECTION 7-37 HANDICAPPED PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1311 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAYS

ORDINANCE NO. 1312 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING PEDDLERS, HAWKERS AND VENDORS

ORDINANCE NO. 1313 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

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

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS: None

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, October 21, 2003 - 7:00 P. M.

MINUTES: None

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cape May Fire Department September 2003 Run Totals
City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes – April 16, 2003
Construction Permit Activity Report – October 3, 2003
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated 10/15/03

LICENSE APPLICATIONS: None

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

201-10-2003 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
219-10-2003 Chapter 159, Current Fund, State Inspections Building Reimbursement
220-10-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes – Block 1083 Lot 24
221-10-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes – Block 1089 Lot 37
222-10-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes – Block 1019 Lot 25 C-410
223-10-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes - Block 1031 Lot 30
225-10-2003 Authorizing the Execution of a Mortgage Subordination Agreement for Property Located at 498 West Perry Street
226-10-2003 Authorizing Execution of Green Acres Grant Agreement for Acquisition of Parcel of Land Known as Sewell Point
227-10-2003 Requesting the New Jersey State League of Municipalities' Endorsement of a Proposed Change in the Formula for Funding the Lower Cape May Regional School District
228-10-2003 Authorizing Application for Local Aid for Centers of Place Funding Program
229-10-2003 Resolution for Payment of the Bills
230-10-2003 Resolution Granting City of Cape May Planning Board an Extension on Review of Land Use Ordinances
231-10-2003 Resolution Awarding Leases – Cell Site – Madison Avenue Water Tower –AT &T Wireless & Verizon Wireless

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS:

224-10-2003 Requesting New Legislation for Extension of Room Tax to Seasonal and Short-Term Rental of Single-Family Homes

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1309 - 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING THE USE AND PLACEMENT OF NONRESIDENTIAL TRAILERS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

ORDINANCE NO. 1310 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC, SECTION 7-13 – PROHIBITED PARKING AND SECTION 7-37 HANDICAPPED PARKING REGULATIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1311 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON SUNDAYS

ORDINANCE NO. 1312 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING PEDDLERS, HAWKERS AND VENDORS

ORDINANCE NO. 1313 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1305 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF A MUNICIPAL HOTEL AND MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX AS AUTHORIZED BY P.L. 2003, C. 114

ORDINANCE NO. 1307 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING MUNICIPAL FEES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES

ORDINANCE NO. 1308-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTIONS 17-2.2 "WATER RATES –METERED SALES" AND 17-14 "SEWER RATES FOR ALL CLASSES" OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

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

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS: None

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, September 16, 2003 - 7:00 P. M.

September 2, 2003 regular session
September 2, 2003 closed session

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated August 29, 2003
Fire/EMS Report – August 2003
Tax Collections – 7/31/03
Planning Board Meeting Minutes – March 19, 2003, February 19, 2003, January 15, 2003
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated September 3, 2003 & September 11, 2003
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes – July 10, 2003
Construction Permit Activity Report 8/1/02 – 8/31/03
Cash Management Monthly Report – July & August 2003
Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 12, 2003 & February 11, 2003

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:-Application for Catering Permit, "Cape May Jazz Festival", Corinthian Yacht Club, November 8, 2003 from 7:00pm – 1:30am. Fee paid.
-Application for Catering Permit, "Cape May Jazz Festival", Convention Hall, November 7, 2003 from 6:00pm – 12:00pm. Fee paid.
-Application for Catering Permit, "Cape May Jazz Festival", Convention Hall, November 8, 2003 from 6:00pm – 12:00pm. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

198-9-2003 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) New Van Mounted Bucket Lift
199-9-2003 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) New Speed Monitoring Radar Trailer
200-9-2003 Resolution for Payment of the Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
MINUTES: None
RESOLUTIONS: None

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1303 – 2003 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY – building height

ORDINANCE NO. 1304 – 2003 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND CREATING MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIOS

ORDINANCE NO. 1305 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF A MUNICIPAL HOTEL AND MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX AS AUTHORIZED BY P.L. 2003, C. 114

ORDINANCE NO. 1306 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-40.2 AND REPEALING SECTION 32-30.5 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1307 – 2003 AN ORDINANCE INCREASING MUNICIPAL FEES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1298 - 2003 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 5-1.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR LICENSING OF DOGS.

ORDINANCE NO. 1299 - 2003 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY CORRECTING AN OMISSION IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1300 – 2003 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-37 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND REGULATING RESERVED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON PUBLIC STREETS

ORDINANCE NO. 1301 – 2003 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-8 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AFFECTING THE PROTECTION OF TREES AND SHRUBS

ORDINANCE NO. 1302 – 2003 - AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MOTOR HOMES, TRAILERS AND CAMPERS FROM PARKING AT THE JACKSON STREET PARKING LOT.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

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

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS: None

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.

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, August 19, 2003 - 7:00 P. M.

MINUTES:
Tuesday, August 5, 2003 work session & regular
Tuesday, August 5, 2003 closed session

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes – February 10, 2003
Construction Permit Activity Report – 7/1/03-7/31/03
Check Register for Payments under $500.00 dated 8/14/03

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Raffle License for Knights of Columbus St. Mary's Council #6202, drawing to be held October 9, 2003 at 8:00pm at K of C Meeting Rm., 525 Washington St. Mall, Cape May. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
181-8-2003 Resolution Designating September 9, 2003 as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Day
182-8-2003 Resolution Authorizing Reduction of Performance Bond – North Point Beaches Subdivision – Phase 1
183-8-2003 Chapter 159, Current Fund, Pittsburgh Ave., Bike Lane Project
184-8-2003 Certification of City Council as to Review of 2002 Audit
186-8-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1113 Lot 28
187-8-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1094 Lot 2
188-8-2003 Resolution for Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, AND PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 16, 2003

ORDINANCE NO. 1298-08-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 5-1.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, ESTABLISHING FEES FOR LICENSING OF DOGS.

ORDINANCE NO. 1300-08-2003
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-37 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND REGULATING RESERVED HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON PUBLIC STREETS

ORDINANCE NO. 1301-08-2003
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-8 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AFFECTING THE PROTECTION OF TREES AND SHRUBS

ORDINANCE NO. 1302-08-2003
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING MOTOR HOMES, TRAILERS AND CAMPERS FROM PARKING AT THE JACKSON STREET PARKING LOT.

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS:
185-8-2003 Resolution Requesting Lower Cape May Regional School District Board of Education place referendum on November Ballot to change Regional School Funding Formula

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: None

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
City Clerk
D) Council members

Mayor Appointments

Mayor's Advisory Committee
One year Term to Expire on July 1, 2004

Peter Iurato
1318 Idaho Avenue

Richard Townsend
1311 Idaho Avenue

Historic Preservation Commission
Lewis Loughlin III
613 Columbia Ave.
Class A – to fill the unexpired term of Victor Benson

Phillipa Campbell
15 North Street
Class B – Reappointment to a 4 year term

Corbin Cogswell
725 Columbia Ave.
Class C – Reappointment to a 4 year term

James McBride
832 Lafayette St.
Class C- Appointment to a 4 year term

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Ray Maher
1518 Yacht Ave.
Reappointment to 3 year term

Joseph W. Fox
1518 Yacht Ave
Reappointment to a 3 year term

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

CITY OF CAPE MAY
REORGANIZATION MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2003 – 12:00 NOON

1. Call to Order by Mayor and Announcement re: "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW"

2. Invocation by Monsignor Ryan

3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag lead by American Legion Representative And Veterans’ of Foreign Wars Representative Vincent Pelligrino

4. Certificate of Results of Municipal Election, read by the Deputy Clerk

5. Oath of Office administered to Councilmember Niels S. Favre and Councilmember David Brown by the Honorable P. Martin Way, III, Judge of the Municipal Court

6. Roll Call

7. City Council Member Favre and Council Member Brown address remarks to audience

8. Annual State of the City Address by Mayor Inderwies

9. Nominations for President of City Council

10. Nominations for Class III Planning Board Member

11. Consent Agenda
Resolutions:

144-7-2003 Resolution for Class III Planning Board Member
145-7-2003 Designating Meeting Day, Place and Order of Business for the Council Meetings of the City of Cape May
146-7-2003 Designation of Bank Depositories for the City of Cape May
147-7-2003 Establishing Business Hours for City Hall, City of Cape May
148-7-2003 Appointment of Deputy City Clerk Jean A. Davis
149-7-2003 Appointment of Deputy CFO/Treasurer James Penn
150-7-2003 Appointment of City Solicitor and Authorizing Execution of a Professional Services Contract – Anthony Monzo
151-7-2003 Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Contract – Frank Corrado
152-7-2003 Appointment of Municipal Public Defender and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Contract – Jeffrey Gibbons
153-7-2003 Appointment of Municipal Auditor 2003-2004 and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Contract – Leon Costello
154-7-2003 Appointment of Tax Assessor - Michael Jones – 4 Year Term
155-7-2003 Appointment of Planning Board Member, Class II, Robert Smith One-Year Term
156-7-2003 Appointment of City Clerk

12. Benediction


 Tuesday, June 17, 2003 - 7:00 P. M.

MINUTES: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity May 2003 (Cape May and West Cape May)
Historic Preservation Commission – Minutes -Jan 13th, 2002, & May 12th, 2003
Environmental Commission Meeting – Minutes -April 10, 2003
Shade Tree Commission – Minutes -May 8, 2003
Tax Collector’s Monthly Report – April –2003
Tax Assessor Report
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated June 11, 2003

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Special Permit for Social Affair for VFW 419 Congress Street, to be held on September 13, 2003 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Fee paid.
Special Permit for Social Affair for Corinthian Yacht Club, to be held on July 25th 4:00 PM to 9: 00 PM, July 26th and 27th, 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Fees Paid

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
133-6-2003 Refund of Overpayment of Taxes, Block 1115, Lot 20 C-C
134-6-2003 Refund of Overpayment of Taxes, Block 1137, Lot 17
135-6-2003 Refund of Overpayment of Taxes, Block 1023, Lot 19
136-6-2003 Resolution Authorizing Amendment of the Master Deed of 500-502 West Perry Street Condominium
137-6-2003 Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Record Management Services
138-6-2003 Providing for the Insertion of a Special item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 p.l (Alcohol Education Rehabilitation & Enforcement Fund)
139-6-2003 Resolution for Payment of the Bills
140-6-2003 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE MUNICIPAL EXCESS LIABILITY JOINT INSURANCE FUND FOR LITIGATION ENTITLED SOWERS v. CAPE MAY, et al.
141-6-2003 Resolution for 2002 Road Program
142-6-2003 Resolution for Repairs of Exterior Brick Masonry and Replacing Cornice of the Water Works

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:

RESOLUTIONS: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
City Clerk – Next Meeting is July 1, 2003 at 12:00 Noon
D) Councilmembers
Mayor

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.

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 - 7:00 P. M.

MINUTES: None

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Public Hearing and Adoption June 17, 2003

1295-2003 Amending and Supplementing Chapter 4 Licensing of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May to Change the Insurance Requirements for Contractors

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Fire Department Report – April 2003
Cash Management Monthly Report March and April 2003
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated May 13, 2003

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:

Raffles License for Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts for drawing to be held Saturday, June 7, 2003 at 12:00 noon, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street, Cape May, proceeds to benefit on-going restoration. Fees paid.

Special Permit for Social Affair for Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts to be held Sunday June 1, 2003 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Cucina Rosa, 301 Washington Street, Cape May, proceeds to benefit preservation of Emlen Physick Estate. Fee paid.

Special Permit for Social Affair for Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts to be held Sunday, June 15, 2003 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at Union Park Restaurant, 727 Beach Avenue, Cape May, proceeds to benefit preservation of Emlen Physick Estate. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

101-5-2003 Resolution Authorizing Emergency Contract for Repair of Stormwater Outfall Pipes
102-5-2003 Award of Contract (Amended) – Fire Alarm Installation at Municipal, Public Library and Historical Society Buildings
103-5-2003 Authorizing Application for 2004 State Aid Funding for the Construction of Bike Lanes on New Jersey Avenue and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare Said Application
104-5-2003 Authorizing Application for 2004 State Aid Funding for the Reconstruction of Washington Street and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare Said Application
105-5-2003 Resolution of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Making Application to the Local Finance Board Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 58:11B-9(a) and N.J.S.A. 40A:2-26(e)
106-5-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes ($364.74)
107-5-2003 Governing Body Resolution for Department of Environmental Protection Grant ES03-014
108-5-2003 Appointment to the Housing Authority of the City of Cape May
109-5-2003 Resolution Authorizing the Participation of the City of Cape May in the Atlantic/Cape Energy Cooperative Contract with South Jersey Energy to Furnish and Deliver Natural Gas
110-5-2003 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Janitorial Supplies
111-5-2003 Extension of Contract for Auto Parts Supply under State Contract No. 86740
112-5-2003 Award of Contract for the Sale of 1990 Ford Econoline Braun Modular Ambulance
113-5-2003 Providing for the Insertion of Special Items of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 P.L. 1948 (Various Sources)
114-5-2003 Refund Of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1015, Lot 7 (23 Mt. Vernon Avenue)
115-5-2003 Resolution for the Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:

April 14, 2003 Regular Meeting

RESOLUTIONS: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

1293-2003 Amending and Supplementing Chapter 30 Planning Board, Section 30-1.8 Applications; Procedure for Filing of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May

1294-2003 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Sale of Certain Land Owned by the City of Cape May Known as Block 1104, Lot 49 on the Tax Map of the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

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

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.

ADJOURNMENT

A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ
Monday, April 14, 2003- 7:00 P. M.

MINUTES:

February 4, 2003 Work Session

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Public Hearing and Adoption May 20, 2003

1293-2003 Amending and Supplementing Chapter 30 Planning Board, Section 30-1.8 Applications; Procedure for Filing of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May

1294-2003 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Sale of Certain Land Owned by the City of Cape May Known as Block 1104, Lot 49 on the Tax Map of the City of Cape May

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

Fire Department Report – March 2003
Zoning Board Minutes November 13, 2002
Police Department Monthly Report for March 2003
Monthly Report of Tax Collections for February and March 2003

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:

Special Permit for Social Affair for the Cottagers' Association of Cape May, for the Annual Welcome Back Party to be held July 5, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Beach Club, Maryland and Buffalo Avenue, Cape May. Fee paid.
Special Permit for Social Affair for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, for a progressive dinner to be held Tuesday, April 29, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Cucina Rosa Restaurant, 301 Washington Street, Cape May. Fee paid.
Special Permit for Social Affair for the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, for a progressive dinner to be held Wednesday, April 30, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Gecko's Restaurant, Carpenter's Square, Cape May. Fee paid.
Raffles License for Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital for drawing to be held Friday, May 9, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at Congress Hall, 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May, proceeds to benefit emergency room supplies. Fees paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

78-4-2003 Resolution for the Payment of Bills
79-4-2003 Resolution Appointing Special Law Enforcement Officers
80-4-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1083, Lot 8 (922 Benton Avenue)
81-4-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1085, Lot 11 (304 Queen Street)
82-4-2003 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustments Due to Catastrophic Occurrence
83-4-2003 Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus, Obsolete, and Unwanted Item
84-4-2003 Rescinding Resolution 72-4-2003 Entitled "Award of Contract for Grass Cutting of Municipal Properties for the 2003 Season" and Awarding Contract to Erma Farms and Landscaping
85-4-2003 Award of Contract for Supplying of Uniforms for Beach Patrol, Jr. Lifeguards and Beach Tag Personnel for the 2003 Season
86-4-2003 Appointment of Tax Assessor
87-4-2003 Accepting and Endorsing the Master Plan of the City of Cape May

PROCLAMATION

ARBOR DAY MAY 1, 2003

PROCLAMATION

HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES WHO AREENGAGED IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND THE WAR ON GLOBALTERRORISM

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

1289-2003 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Cape May and Animal Outreach of Cape May County, Inc. for Property Known as Lots 137 and 139, Block 1061 on the Tax Map of the City of Cape May

1290-2003 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 $2,500,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,375,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof (Supplemental Debt Statement – 2.55%)

1291-2003 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various Improvements to the Water and Sewer System and the Utility Works Building of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Appropriating the Aggregate Amount of $550,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $550,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof (Supplemental Debt Statement – 2.55%)

1292-2003 An Ordinance Dissolving the Local Assistance Board and Transferring its Functions to the Mayor and Clerk

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
City Clerk – Today is the last day to register to vote in the Municipal Election.
D) Councilmembers
Mayor

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak should come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone

Tuesday, March 25, 2003- 7:00 P. M.

Resolution No. 59-3-2003 Authorizing the Reading of the 2003 Municipal Budget by Title Only

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2003 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 

MINUTES:

January 7, 2003 Work Session
January 7, 2003 Closed Session

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Public Hearing and Adoption April 15, 2003

1289-2003 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving a Lease Agreement between the City of Cape May and Animal Outreach of Cape May County, Inc. for Property Known as Lots 137 and 139, Block 1061 on the Tax Map of the City of Cape May

1290-2003 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 $2,500,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $2,375,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof

(Supplemental Debt Statement – 2.55%)

1291-2003 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various Improvements to the Water and Sewer System and the Utility Works Building of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Appropriating the Aggregate Amount of $550,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $550,000 Bonds or Notes of the City to Finance Part of the Cost Thereof

(Supplemental Debt Statement – 2.55%)

1292-2003 An Ordinance Dissolving the Local Assistance Board and Transferring its Functions to the Mayor and Clerk

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Fire Department Report – February - 2003
Cape May City Planning Board Master Plan
Planning Board Minutes Sept. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 6 & 20, and Dec. 4, 2002, and January 9, 2003
Shade Tree Commission Minutes January 9, 2003

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:

Catering Permit for 19 Jackson Street for the Chamber of Commerce Tulip Festival to be held Saturday, April 26, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fee paid.
Star of the Sea Church, 525 Washington Street for Maintenance and Restoration of Church and School, drawing on October 25, 2003 at 9:00 PM.
Star of the Sea PTA, 525 Washington Street for Classroom Needs, drawing on May 9th, 2003 at 501 Beach Avenue, at 11:00 PM.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

60-3-2003 Resolution to Amend Budget|
61-3-2003 Extension of Budget Adoption Time Period for 2003
62-3-2003 Award of Contract – Fire Alarm Installation at Municipal, Public Library and Historical Society Buildings
63-23-2003 Resolution for the Payment of Bills
64-3-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1141, Lot 35 (1261D Missouri Avenue)
65-3-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2002 Utilities Block 1136, Lot 11 (1250 Virginia Avenue)
66-3-2003 Resolution Authorizing Application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a Grant for Storm Sewer Improvements
67-3-2003 Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant for the Year 2002

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:

March 4, 2003 Work Session and Regular
March 4, 2003 Closed Session

RESOLUTIONS:

68-3-2003 Authorizing an Interlocal Services Agreement between the City of Cape May and the County of Cape May for Animal Sheltering Services
69-3-2003 Urging The Governor to Restore Funding for the New Jersey Council of the Arts, New Jersey Historical Commission and the New Jersey Cultural Trust

ORDINANCE FOR THIRD READING AND ADOPTION:

1285-2003 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 6-8 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Regulating Possession and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on Private Property by Persons under the Legal Age

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak should come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone.

ADJOURNMENT

REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ
Tuesday, February 18, 2003- 7:00 P. M.

PRESENTATION OF LIFESAVING MEDAL TO PATROLMAN ANTHONY GENARO

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:
November 4, 2002 Regular Meeting
January 21, 2003 Special Meeting
January 21, 2003 Closed Session
January 21, 2003 Regular Meeting
February 4, 2003 Closed Session

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Fire Department Report – January 2003
Cape May Police Department Yearly Report - 2002
Cape May Police Department Monthly Report – January 2003
Construction Permit Activity Report for Cape May and West Cape May – January 2003

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:

Catering Permit for 19 Jackson Street for the Chamber of Commerce Tulip Festival to be held Saturday, April 26, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

34-2-2003 Resolution Authorizing Application for a Loan from the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program
35-2-2003 Municipal Resolution to Extend Second Round Substantive Certification
36-2-2003 Release of Performance Guarantee for Joseph McFalls, Block 1198, Lot 1
37-2-2003 Authorizing Interlocal Services Agreement between City of Cape May and County of Cape May for Bike lanes on Pittsburgh Avenue
38-2-2003 Appointment to the Housing Authority of the City of Cape May
39-2-2003 Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with Cape May Lieutenant Lifeguards Association
40-2-2003 Providing for a Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12
41-2-2003 Resolution for the Payment of Bills
Proclamation - Honoring Barbara Duus on her Retirement

ON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:

March 26, 2002 Special Meeting
April 2, 2002 Regular Meeting
June 3, 2002 Regular Meeting

RESOLUTIONS: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:

1284-2003 An Ordinance Amending the Provisions of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Dealing with Limited Mercantile Licenses and Parking Regulations Applicable to Tour Licenses

1285-2003 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 608 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Regulating Possession and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages on Private Property by Persons under the Legal Age

1287-2003 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 8 of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May, Entitled "Beaches, Boardwalk and Recreational Areas".

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney
B) City Administrator
City Clerk – March 18th meeting has been rescheduled for March 25th at 7:00 p.m.
D) Councilmembers
Mayor

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak should come forward, give their name and address and Speak into the microphone.

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, February 4, 2003 – Immediately following Work Session

MINUTES:
April 16, 2002 Regular Meeting
December 3, 2002 Regular Meeting

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

LICENSES

A) Cape May Jazz Festival, Catering Permit-Atkinson’s Tavern, April 4th and 5th, Convention Hall, 714 Beach Avenue, 6:00 pm to 12 Midnight.
B) Cape May Jazz Festival, Catering Permit-Atkinson’s Tavern, April 5th, Corinthian Yacht Club, Delaware Avenue, 7:00 pm to 1:30 am.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

27-22003 Award of Contract for Supplying of Anti-scalant Agent
28-2-2003 Refund of Overpaid Utilities, Block 1150, Lot 27 (405 Trenton Avenue)
29-2-2003 Resolution Proclaiming 2002-2011, National Bone and Joint Decade
30-2-2003 Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with PBA Local 50
31-2-2003 Urging the State of New Jersey to Implement Forms of Mass Transportation and Specifically the Utilization of the Cape May County Railway System
32-2-2003 Resolution for the Payment of the Bills
33-2-2003 Introduction of the 2003 Budget for the City of Cape May

PROCLAMATION READ ACROSS AMERICA- NEW JERSEY

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

PUBLIC PORTION

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

Tuesday, January 21, 2003- 7:00 P. M.

CONSENT AGENDA
MINUTES:
Special Meeting – December 30, 2002

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Scheduled for public hearing on February 18, 2003

ORDINANCE NO. 1285-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 6-8 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING POSSESSION AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY PERSONS UNDER THE LEGAL AGE

ORDINANCE NO. 1286-2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 7-37.1 TO PROVIDE FOR A RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE IN FRONT OF OR ADJACENT TO 1210 UNION STREET, OWNED OR OCCUPIED BY THOMAS SPEAR

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Monthly Report of Tax Collections – December 2002 and Revised November 2002
Fire Department Report – December 2002
Minutes – Planning Board – November 6 & 20, 2002
Minutes – Charter Study Commission – November 6 & 20, 2002
Minutes – Shade Tree Commission – December 12, 2002
Cash Management Monthly Report – November and December 2002
Construction Permit Activity Report for Cape May and West Cape May – December 2002

LICENSE APPLICATIONS: None

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

17-1-2003 Resolution Supporting Room Tax Legislation Pending before the New Jersey State Assembly and Senate, and Requesting Certain Clarifications Thereto
18-3-2003 Authorizing Certificate No. 6 – Final for the 2001 Road Program
19-1-2003 Authorizing the Tax Assessor to File a Petition of Appeal(s) and Stipulations of Settlement for the Tax Year 2003 with the Cape May County Board of Taxation
20-1-2003 Expressing Support for the "Keep Kids Safe" Legislative Package
21-1-2003 Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Litter Abatement Partnership Program with the County of Cape May
22-1-2003 Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with PBA Local 59
23-1-2003 Reappointments to the Local Assistance Board
25-1-2003 Resolution for Payment of the Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS:
24-1-2003 Resolution Opposing Legislation Pending before the New Jersey Assembly Revising Lifeguard Pension Requirements in Cities of the Fourth Class

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1281-2002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12-1.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, REVISING THE SCHEDULE FOR NON-LIFE HAZARD FIRE INSPECTIONS

ORDINANCE NO. 1282-2002
AN ORDINANCE TRANSFERRING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE CITY'S GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY AND AMENDING SECTION 2-46.4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1283-2002
AMENDING SECTION 10-1.2 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REVISING THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT AND SUBCODE FEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak should come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone.

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, January 7, 2003 – Immediately following Work Session

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

MINUTES:
December 17, 2002 Regular Meeting
September 10, 2002 Special Meeting

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 18, 2003

ORDINANCE 1284-2003

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY DEALING WITH LIMITED MERCANTILE LICENSES AND PARKING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO TOUR LICENSES.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
November Monthly Report of Tax Collections
CFO Report of Results of Bond Anticipation Note Sales
RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
1-1-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2002 Taxes, Block 1105, Lot 22, $849.23
2-1-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2002 Taxes, Block 1061, Lot 118 C-B2, $58.20
3-1-2003 Authorization to File Grant Application to Expand Animal Control Services
4-1-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2002 Taxes, Block 1061, Lot 118 C-B1, $58.20
5-1-2003 Designation of Bank Depositories for the City of Cape May Municipal Court6-1-2003 Resolution in Support of Senate Bill S-1999 and Assembly Bill A-2625, entitled "New Jersey Automobile Insurance Competition and Choice Act"
7-1-2003 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy City of Cape May School District
8-1-2003 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy City of Lower Cape May Regional School District
9-1-2003 Providing for a Closed Executive Session in Accordance with the Provisions of the new Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N. J. S. A.. 10:4-12
Negotiations: Police Contract - Personnel: Tax Assessor Position
10-1-2003 Resolution Calling for Special Legislation to Increase the City of Cape May’s Voting Representation on the Lower Cape May Regional School District Board of Education
11-1-2003 2003 Debt Service Budget
12-1-2003 Resolution for the Payment of the Bills
13-1-2003 2003 Cash Management Plan
14-1-2003 2003 Temporary Budget
Non-consent agenda items:

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS:

Shade Tree Commission
Claire McAlinden 1308 Cape May Avenue
5 Year Term to expire on Dec 31, 2007

PUBLIC PORTION

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Jean A. Davis, RMC, Deputy City Clerk