City of Cape May

2003 WORK SESSION 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.

December 2  - Work and Public Session
November 3  - Work and Public Session
October 7  - Work and Public Session
August 5   - Work and Public Session
June 1   - Work and Public Session
May 6   - Work and Public Session
March 4   - Work and Public Session
February 4   - Work Session
January 7   - Work Session

A G E N D A
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ
Tuesday, December 2, 2003 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
Skateboard Prohibition Ordinance
Interlocal Beach Walkthru Access Draft Ordinance
Lease Extension New Jersey Audubon Society Nature Center
Smoke Free Beaches

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Open Space Tax Ordinance
Acquisition of fleet vehicle – state contract

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Increase fees for certificate of smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm compliance applications

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.

MINUTES
October 21, 2003 – Regular Meeting

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK
Cash Management Monthly Report – October 2003

COMMUNICATIONS
None

LICENSES
-Application for Special Permit for Social Affair, "Retirement Party for Pastor", Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, January 4, 2003 from 2pm – 6pm Fee Paid.

RESOLUTIONS Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
247-12-2003 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment Due to Catastrophic Occurrence
248-12-2003 Resolution Appointing Special Law Enforcement Officers
249-12-2003 Resolution Directing Distribution of the Net Returned Surplus Funds ACMJIF
250-12-2003 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES
None

RESOLUTIONS
None

ORDINANCE NO. 1318-2003 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY TO AMEND CHAPTER XXXVII, OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION LAND ACQUISITION OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION
None

Stephen P. Todd
651 Hughes Street
4 year term

Theron Schmidt
29 Ocean Street
4 year term

Peer Schmidtchen
1300 Idaho Avenue
Alternate II – term to expire 12/31/04

Terrance O'Brien
256 Grant Street
Alternate I –2 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

Monday, November 3, 2003 – 1:00 P.M.

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

WORK SESSION
Interlocal Beach Walkthru Access
Resolution #201-10-2003 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Insurance Buyout Modification
Dumpster
Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Grant

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Noise Ordinance

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tuesday, November 4, 2003 – General Election
Monday, November 17, 2003 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 18, 2003 – League of Municipalities Conference

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

MINUTES
October 7, 2003 Work Session and Regular Session
October 7, 2003 Closed Session

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK
City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes – April 16, 2003

COMMUNICATIONS
None

LICENSES
None

RESOLUTIONS Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions232-11-2003 Resolution Authorizing Application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a Grant/Loan for Water and Sanitary Sewer Improvements
233-11-2003 Providing for the insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948 (Recycling Tonnage Grant - $3,233.51)
234-11-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1092 Lot 6-C-B
235-11-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1053 Lot 1
236-11-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1053 Lot 2
237-11-2003 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Performance Bond – Thomas DiDonato
238-11-2003 Resolution Supporting Senate Bill S-838 which would Prohibit Punitive Damage Awards against Municipalities and Municipal Employees Acting within the Scope of Authority
239-11-2003 Resolution of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Execution of a Mortgage Subordination Agreement for the Property Located at 1251 Washington Street
240-11-2003 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES
October 24, 2003 Special Session

RESOLUTIONS
None

ORDINANCE 1314-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, SECTION 51.2 FEES FOR COPIES OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE 1315-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 10-5 "PARKING OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT" OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE 1316-2003 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF LAND KNOWN AS A PORTION OF BLOCK 1048, LOT 2

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION
None

MAYORAL 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.

Tuesday, October 7, 2003 – 1:00 P.M.

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

WORK SESSION
1:00pm Hughes Street Easement
1:30pm Cape May Stage – Long Term Lease/Restoration to Welcome Center
2:00pm Cape May Environmental Commission – Spraying at Cape May Point Wetlands
2:15pm Sale of City Property

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Turdo Vineyards, LLC
Peddler's Licenses
NJ State increase in fine for handicapped parking
Water/Sewer addition to connection charges (Ordinance #1308-2003)

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Sunday Construction

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Council Meeting Dates:
Monday, November 3^rd 1:00pm – Work/Regular Session Meeting
Tuesday, November 4^th – 6:00am-8:00pm general election
Monday, November 17^th 1:00pm – Work/Regular Session Meeting
Tuesday November 18^th – League of Municipalities Convention

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

MINUTES
September 16, 2003 regular session

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Tax Collections dated 8/31/03 & 7/31/03
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes 3/10/03 & 3/24/03
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated 9/17/03 & 9/30/03
Assessor Monthly Report dated September 30, 2003

COMMUNICATIONS None

LICENSES:

-Raffles License for Center for Community Arts to be held at Cape May City Elementary School, Lafayette St., December 8, 2003 6-8pm.
-Raffles License for Cape May County Bar Foundation, Inc. to be held at Washington Inn, 801 Washington St., December 11, 2003 6:00pm.
-Special Permit for Social Affair, Our Lady Star of the Sea PTA, Halloween Party to be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea School Hall, Ocean & Lafayette St., November 1, 2003 from 7-10PM

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

201-10-2003 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
202-10-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes – Block 1092 Lot 9
203-10-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes – Block 1117 Lot 25
204-10-2003 Resolution Regarding Trick-or-Treat Night
205-10-2003 Resolution Requesting Approval of Director of DLGS to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for Donations – Acceptance of Bequests and Gifts – DARE Program
206-10-2003 Resolution Authorizing the Application for and the Execution of a Subcontract with the County of Cape May for the Municipal Alliance Program
207-10-2003 Resolution Approving Kiwanis Club to Conduct an Additional Yard Sale
208-10-2003 Award of Contract – 2003 Road Program
210-10-2003 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving James H. Pickering, Jr., Esquire as Conflict Attorney for the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the City of Cape May
211-10-2003 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
212-10-2003 2002 Road Program – Final Payment
213-10-2003 Authorizing Sale of Miscellaneous City Items at the Public Works Facility
214-10-2003 Amusement Games License – 406 Beach Avenue
215-10-2003 Amusement Games License – 732-736 Beach Avenue
216-10-2003 Agreement between City of Cape May and Cape May County Library Commission
217-10-2003 Resolution for Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS: -
209-10-2003 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) New Speed Monitoring Radar Trailer

MINUTES
Tuesday, August 19, 2003 regular session

ORDINANCE 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

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
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

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Contract Negotiations – East Cape May
Contract Negotiations – Vance's Bar
Litigation – Construction Appeal
Litigation – Promenade Properties, Construction Appeal
City Engineer Position

ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING

Tuesday, August 5, 2003 – 1:00 P.M.

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

WORK SESSION
No Sunday Work for Contractors – J. Wichterman
ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Sign Ordinance
Salary Ordinance Amendment
Referendum on School Funding Formula
Ordinance for Increase in Dog License Fees
Jackson Street Lot – Ordinance Revision (motor homes/trailers/campers prohibited)
Tents – Victorian Hotels
Cell Sites

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Amend Handicap Parking Ordinance

PRESENTATION - Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) – Paul Lundholm

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

MINUTES:
June 2, 2003 Work Session & Regular
July 1, 2003 Reorganization
July 8, 2003 Work Session & Regular
July 8, 2003 Closed Session

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

INTRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, AND PUBLIC HEARING
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Office Activity Report June 2003 Cape May City
Construction Office Activity Report June 2003 Borough of West Cape May
Environmental Commission Minutes June 11, 2003
Tax Collector Report June 2003
Shade Tree Commission June 12, 2003
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated July 23, 2003
Report of Bond Anticipation Note Sale
Assessor Report July 31, 2003
COMMUNICATIONS:
NJ State Firemen's Association Membership – Tony J. Petralia
NJ State Firemen's Association Membership – James W. Wright
LICENSES:
Raffle License for Cape May Stage, drawing to be held September 3, 2003 at 31 Perry St., Cape
May. Fee paid.
Raffle License for Kiwanis Club of Cape May, drawing to be held December 17, 2003 at 7:45pm at 1041 Beach Ave., Cape May. Fee paid.
Raffle License for Kiwanis Club of Cape May, drawing to be held August 21, 2003 at 10:00pm at 1041 Beach Ave., Cape May. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
174-8-2003 Resolution for Payment of the Bills
175-8-2003 Chapter 159, Current Fund State Inspections Building Reimbursement
176-8-2003 Fixing the Date of Delinquency for Taxes Due for the 3rd Quarter 2003
177-8-2003 Resolution Appointing Registrar
178-8-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes
179-8-2003 Resolution for Closed Session
Negotiation: In-House Engineer
Negotiation: Interlocal Service Agreement
180-8-2003 Resolution Approving Addendum to Interlocal Services Agreement with the Borough of West Cape May – Uniform Construction Code services

ORDINANCE NO. 1295-2003
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-8.7 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY(Liability Insurance for Contractors)

ORDINANCE NO. 1296-2003
ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 1297-2003
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING (BUT NOT RESTATING) ORDINANCES 1269-2002 AND 1269A-2002 OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND UPDATING THE UNIFORM SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE POSITIONS OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER IN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
Minutes – Monday, December 30, 2002
Minutes – Tuesday, October 1, 2002
Minutes - Tuesday, April 2, 2002 Work Session

Shade Tree Commission
Michael Walker
1042 Ohio Ave.
Filing the term of Hope Gaines, to expire on December 31, 2004

Planning Board
Peter Iurato
1318 Idaho Avenue
Filling the term of Rosemarie Ryan, to expire on December 31, 2005

Mayor’s Advisory Committee
One year Term to Expire on July 1, 2004
Ray Maher
1518 Yacht Avenue

David Mackenzie
1148 Washington Street

Gordon Bierman
281 Windsor Avenue

Robert Manifold
211 Jefferson Street

Skip Loughlin
613 Columbia Avenue

Howard Ferguson
1017 Virginia Avenue

Lynn White
1152 Pennsylvania Avenue

Vince Scutti
1423 Delaware Avenue

Monday, June 2 2003 – 1:00 P.M.

PNC Bank - Monitoring Wells
Acquisition of Natural Gas Vehicle

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS – July 1, 2003 Meeting will be at 12:00 Noon

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

MINUTES:
May 20, 2003 Regular Meeting

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity - April 2003 (Cape May and West Cape May)
Planning Board Meeting – December 18, 2002
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting – January 8, 2003
Cash Management Monthly Report March and April 2003
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated May 28, 2003

LICENSES:

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

117-6-2003 Resolution for the Payment of Bills
118-6-2003 Resolution for Change Order #2, Roof Repairs for Various City Buildings
(Increase of $12,081.00 – New Amount $230,531.00)
119-6-2003 Award Contract for Beach Sanitizer ($45,720.)
120-6-2003 Authorizing the Purchase of One New Ford Crown Victoria ($20,058.)
121-6-2003 Award pf Contract for Supplying of HVAC Services ($20,000.)
122-6-2003 Award of Contract for Supplying of Tree Care And Maintenance Service
($15,000.)
123-6-2003 Award of Contract for Supply and Deliver of Trash and Recycling Receptacle Holders
124-6-2003 Resolution Supporting New Jersey Assembly Bill 2753 and Senate Bill 1924 Requiring Proper Burial of Those Killed at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001
125-6-2003 Resolution Opposing Changes in PAAD and Senior Gold Program
126-6-2003 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948 (State Housing - $1139.)
127-6-2003 Resolution Approving License Agreement Between the City of Cape May and PNC Bank, N. A. (Monitoring Wells)
128-6-2003 Award of Contract for Bus Route
129-6-2003 Liquor License Renewals (2003-2004)
130-6-2003 Resolution Approving Modified Collective Bargaining Agreement - PBA

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
May 6, 2003 Work Session-Regular
May 6, 2003 Closed Session

Tuesday, May 6, 2003 – 1:00 P.M.

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS
Flex Care Benefit Options
Handicapped Ramp at First Presbyterian Church of Cape May

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS – June Work Session will be Monday, June 2, 2003

MINUTES:
March 25, 2003 Regular Meeting
April 1, 2003 Work Session and Regular Meeting
April 1, 2003 Closed Session
April 22, 2003 Special Meeting

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK: None

LICENSES:

Application for Raffles License for Kiwanis Club of Cape May for Saturday, July 5, 2003, from 7:00 am to 11:30 a.m. at Convention Hall, 241 Beach Avenue, Cape May. Fees paid.
Application for Raffles License for Women's Community Club of Cape May for Tuesday, August 12, 2003 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Community Center, Lafayette Street, Cape May. Fees paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

91-5-2003 Resolution Discharging Mortgages Held by the City of Cape May Affecting Property Known as 1226 Lafayette Street (Block 1129, Lot 10)
92-5-2003 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment Due to Catastrophic Occurrence
93-5-2003 Designation of 2003 Bathing Beaches
94-5-2003 Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with Cape May Lifeguards Association
95-5-2003 Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Cultural Heritage Research Services, Inc. for City of Cape May Historic Buildings Survey ($49,683.37)
96-5-2003 Expressing Support of Assembly Bill No. A-3326 Re: New Jersey Freedom to Fish Act
97-5-2003 Resolution Approving Agreement Relating to Encroachment Between the City of Cape May and the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May
98-5-2003 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
99-5-2003 Resolution Amending Special Conditions Placed on Plenary Retail Consumption License no. 0502-33-003-006, Issued to 19 Jackson Street, Inc.
100-5-2003 Resolution for the Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES: None
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS:

CAPE MAY LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
All members serve a one-year term
Cynthia Riker
32 Jackson Street

Ed Hutchinson
115 Ocean Street

Anita DeSatnick
1307 Trenton Avenue

Janice Davis
904 Philadelphia Avenue

George Catanese
1722 Maryland Avenue

MAYOR'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Rich Townsend
1311 Idaho Avenue

CALL TO ORDER -- ROLL CALL -- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT RE "Open Public Meetings Law"
WORK SESSION
1:00 P.M. Animal Outreach – John Queenan
1:20 P.M. Review of Ordinance 1284 – Chief Sorantino, Prosecutor Corrado, Tom Phelan
1:40 P.M. Request to Purchase City-owned Property, Block 1104, Lot 49 – J. Rodger Midkiff
2:00 P.M. Washington Request for Water Bill Adjustment for Toilet Leak – David Carrick

ADMINISTRATOR ITEMS - County Library Costs
ATTORNEY ITEMS – Local Assistance Board
REVIEW OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
September 23, 2002 Special Meeting
September 23, 2002 Closed Session
February 4, 2003 Special Meeting
February 4, 2003 Regular Meeting
February 26, 2003 Special Meeting
February 26, 2003 Closed Session

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Scheduled for Public Hearing March 25, 2003

1288-2003 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:
Planning Board Minutes – February 5, 2003
Monthly Report of Tax Collections December 2002 Revised and January 2003

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

39-2-2003 Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with Cape May Lieutenant Lifeguards Association
44-3-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1169, Lot 3 C-D-2 (1420 Pennsylvania Ave)
45-3-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1151, Lot 19 (1309 Cape May Ave)
46-3-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1128, Lot 50 (1219 Massachusetts Ave)
47-3-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1136, Lot 25 (1213 Ohio Ave)
48-3-2003 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes Block 1098, Lot 9 C-2 (301 Queen St)
49-3-2003 Resolution Opposing the Imposition of a Salt Water Fishing License
50-3-2003 Risk Management Consultant Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
51-3-2003 Supporting Historic Cold Spring Village TEA-21 Grant Application
52-3-2003 Award of Contract for the Supplying of Electrical Services and Repairs
53-3-2003 Award of Contract for the Supplying of Plumbing Services and Repairs
54-3-2003 Requesting the Legislature to Restructure and Bring Fairness to Tax and Franchise Fees Imposed on Telecommunications and Cable Telecommunications Service Providers in New Jersey
55-3-2003 Award of Contract for Supplying of Water Meter Installation Materials
56-3-2003 Award of Contract for Supplying of Water/Sewer Materials and Supplies
57-3-2003 Resolution for the Payment of Bills
58-3-2003 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 Negotiation

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES:
February 19, 2002 Special Meeting
February 19, 2002 Closed Session
February 19, 2002 Regular Meeting
March 5, 2002 Closed Session
June 18, 2002 Closed Session

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENT: Meeting of March 18, 2003 rescheduled for March 25, 2003

Tuesday, January 7, 2003
1:00 P. M.