City of Cape May

2004 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 21, 2004 - 5:00 P. M.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes dated September 8, 2004
CMCMUA meeting minutes dated November 3, 2004 and November 18, 2004
Assessors Report dated December 6, 2004

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Application for Special Permit, VFW Home Association, Marc Brown Family Benefit, January 15, 2005 from 2pm – 11pm. Fee paid.

MINUTES:
Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Cape May dated 12/8/04

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
135-12-2004 Amusement Games License – Peter & Adele Tiburzio – 406 Beach
136-12-2004 Amusement Games License – Peter & Adele Tiburzio – 732 Beach
137-12-2004 Adopting Lincoln Financial as the LOSAP Investment Provider
138-12-2004 Award of Contract for Supplying of Antiscalant Agent
139-12-2004 Award of Contract for Supplying of Water & Sewer Materials and Supplies
140-12-2004 Award of Contract for Supplying of Water Meter Installation Materials
141-12-2004 Fixing Rate of Interest on Delinquent Taxes and Assessments and Fixing a 6% Penalty on Delinquent Taxes and Municipal Charges - 2005
142-12-2004 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) New 2005 Chevrolet Impala Sedan Under State Contract No. A52987
143-12-2004 Release of Performance Guarantee for Anderson & Campanella, Blk1128, Lots 24-27
144-12-2004 Payment of Bills

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE #11-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 5-6.4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY INITIATING A MAINTENANCE FEE FOR IMPOUNDED ANIMALS

ORDINANCE #12-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ADDING A NEW SECTION 3-14a TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING THE RENTAL AND OPERATION OF SEGWAYS

ORDINANCE #13-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ESTABLISHING A TOURISM COMMISSION FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Zoning Regulations Workshop Meeting – Tuesday, January 4, 2005 from 10am-12pm
Workshop/Regular Meeting – Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 1pm
Budget Presentation & Workshop Meeting - Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 10am
Budget Introduction Meeting – Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Public Hearing and Adoption on Budget – Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 7pm

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, November 15, 2004 - 7:00 P. M.

2005 Saturday to Saturday Tag Winner – Roxanne Geylani, 6^th Grade, Star of Sea School
2005 Seasonal Tag Winner – Robyn Popper, 12^th Grade, Lower Cape May Regional HS
Results of Bond Sale for the City of Cape May by City Auditor Leon Costello

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Monthly Report dated 11/3/04
Construction Permit Activity Report 10/1/04 – 10/31/04
Certification Making Award of $6,470,000 General Obligation Bonds, Consisting of $4,500,000 General Improvement Bonds and $1,970,000 Utility Bonds of the City of Cape May

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Social Affair Permit, Cape May Film Festival, Convention Hall, Film Festival Reception, 11/20/04, 8:00pm–12:00pm. Fee paid.

APPLICATIONS:
Volunteer Fire Department Enrollment - David Amos, Cape May

MINUTES:
November 1, 2004 Work & Regular Session

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
113-11-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – various properties
114-11-2004 Resolution Appointing Luciano V. Corea, Jr. as Treatment Works Approval Person
115-11-2004 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Contract with Employee Care for an Employee Assistance Program
116-11-2004 Payment of Bills
117-11-2004 Resolution Accepting Buckle-Up Grant
118-11-2004 Resolution Rescinding Resolution #101-11-2004

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCE #11-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 5-6.4 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY INITIATING A MAINTENANCE FEE FOR IMPOUNDED ANIMALS

ORDINANCE #12-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ADDING A NEW SECTION 3-14a TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING THE RENTAL AND OPERATION OF SEGWAYS

ORDINANCE #13-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ESTABLISHING A TOURISM COMMISSION FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM WITHIN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

00ORDINANCE #10-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 32 (Z0NING) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

RESOLUTIONS:
119-11-2004 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING REASONS FOR DEVIATING FROM THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE CAPE MAY CITY MASTER PLAN

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW 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 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS

Mayor’s Advisory Committee
One-year term expiring 6/30/05
Barbara Pitman

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 7:00 P. M.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 9/1/04 – 9/30/04
Assessors report dated October 5, 2004

MINUTES:
October 5, 2004 Closed Session Minutes
October 5, 2004 Work & Regular Session

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

82-10-2004 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
83-10-2004 RESOLUTION APPROVING REFUND OF OVERPAID 2004 TAXES RESULTING FROM THE 2003 PROPERTY TAX REVALUATION
84-10-2004 REFUND OF OVERPAID 2004 TAXES
85-10-2004 REFUND OF OVERPAID 2004 TAXES BLOCK 1073, LOT 1
86-10-2004 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF LITTER ABATEMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
87-10-2004 PAYMENT OF BILLS

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
ORDINANCE #10-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 32 (Z0NING) OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
ORDINANCE #09-2004 AN ORDINANCE TO UPDATE THE UNIFORM SALARY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

RESOLUTIONS:
88-10-2004 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY APPOINTING LUCIANO V. COREA, JR. AS THE CITY MANAGER

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW 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 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Tax Collector Report dated 6/30/04
Cash Management Monthly Report dated August 2004
Tax Assessors Monthly Report dated September 3, 2004

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
1. Catering Permit, Atkinson’s Tavern for Cape May Jazz Festival on November 12 and November 13^th, 2004 at Convention Hall 714 Beach Avenue. 6 PM to 12 Midnight.
2. Raffle License for Knights of Columbus, #6202 for December 9, 2004 at 525 Washington Street, 50/50 cash raffle. Fees Paid.
3. Special Permit for Social Affair – Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser on September 25, 2004 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Fee paid.

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATIONS:
Edward Zebrowski for Volunteer for Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department

MINUTES:
Closed Session – August 10, 2004
Special Meeting Closed Session – August 17, 2004
Regular Meeting – August 17, 2004
Closed Session Meeting – September 9, 2004

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
63-09-2004 PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 159 PL 1948 (RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT - $7,386.85)
64-09-2004 REFUND OF OVERPAID 2004 TAXES, BL 1019, LOT 15 ($1,166.37)
65-09-2004 RESOLUTION APPROVING REFUND OF OVERPAID 2004 TAXES RESULTING FROM THE 2003 PROPERTY TAX REVALUATION
66-09-2004 RESOLUTION FOR CLOSED SESSION – PERSONNEL DISCUSSION
67-09-2004 RESOLUTION FOR PAYMENT OF BILLS

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCE #09-2004 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:

ORDINANCE #07-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY TO CONFORM WITH THE COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN

ORDINANCE #08-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER SEVEN OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW 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 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION – PERSONNEL DISCUSSION

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 7:00 P. M.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report – 7/1/03-7/31/04
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 8/1/04
Cash Management Monthly Report dated July 2004

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Catering Permit, 19 Jackson St, Inc. Oktoberfest October 2^nd
Social Affair, Mid-Lantic Center for the Arts, Progressive Dinner, Geiko’s Restaurant, 9/23/04 6-10pm
Social Affair, Mid-Lantic Center for the Arts, Progressive Dinner, Cucina Rosa, 9/21/04 6-10pm
Social Affair, Mid-Lantic Center for the Arts, Progressive Dinner, 410 Bank St., 9/21/04 6-10pm
Social Affair, Mid-Lantic Center for the Arts, Progressive Dinner, Union Park Rest., 9/20/04 6-10pm
Social Affair, Mid-Lantic Center for the Arts, Progressive Dinner, A-Ca-Mia, 9/19/04 6-10pm
Social Affair, Mid-Lantic Center for the Arts, Gourmet Marketplace, Convention Hall, 9/19/04 3-6pm

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
37-08-2004 Resolution Accepting Corrective Action Plan for Year 2003
39-08-2004 Overpaid 2004 Taxes Resulting from a Tax Appeal Judgment Refund of Resolution
40-08-2004 Approving Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes Resulting from the 2003 Property Tax Revaluation
41-08-2004 Resolution Authorizing Sale of Miscellaneous City Items – County Auction
42-08-2004 Payment of Bills

RESOLUTIONS:
38-04-2004 Resolution Urging the NJ Legislature to Strengthen the Balanced Budget Provision of the State Constitution

ORDINANCE #07-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ADOPTING AN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY TO CONFORM WITH THE COUNCIL-MANAGER PLAN

ORDINANCE #08-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER SEVEN OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC"

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE #02-2004 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $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.

ORDINANCE #03-2004 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $245,845.94 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY.

ORDINANCE #04-2004 ORDINANCE RE-APPROPRIATING $44,921.45 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN RAMP IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY

ORDINANCE #06-2004 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING PROHIBITED ACTS ON THE BEACHES AND BOARDWALK

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW 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 3 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
21-07-2004 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
22-07-2004 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
23-07-2004 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of not Exceeding $2,500,000 Tax Anticipation Notes of 2004 of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey.
24-07-2004 Certification of City Council as to Review of 2003 Audit
25-07-2004 Resolution Authorizing Quitclaim Deed Conveying the City of Cape May's Reversionary Interest in Block 1108, Lots 65,66,67 and 68
26-07-2004 Resolution of the City of Cape May Appointing an Acting Manager
27-07-2004 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving Sale of Undersized Lot to Adjoining Property Owner
28-07-2004 Payment of Bills

MINUTES
July 1, 2004 Organization Meeting

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report – 6/1/04-6/30/04
Bond Anticipation Note Quotes
Check Register – Payments under $500.00

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
Minutes
July 13, 2004 Special Meeting
July 13, 2004 Closed Executive Meeting

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE #02-2004 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $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.

ORDINANCE #03-2004 ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $245,845.94 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY.

ORDINANCE #04-2004 ORDINANCE RE-APPROPRIATING $44,921.45 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN RAMP IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY

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

ORDINANCE #06-2004 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING PROHIBITED ACTS ON THE BEACHES AND BOARDWALK

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
OPRA Litigation

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

Invocation by Monsignor McIntire of Star of the Sea Church
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by VFW & American Legion
Certification of Results of Municipal Election, read by City Clerk
Oath of Office administered to Mayor and Council by the Honorable P. Martin Way III, Judge of the Municipal Court
Annual State of the City Address by Mayor Inderwies
Council members address remarks to audience
Drawing for four (4) year Council position
Nominations for Deputy Mayor

Resolution #01-07-2004 Election of Deputy Mayor
Resolution #02-07-2004 Resolution of the City of Cape May providing for Interim Municipal Officers and the Administration of the City Government pending the adoption of an Administrative Code/Interim City Manager

03-07-2004 Designating Meeting Day, Place and Order of Business for the Council Meetings of the City of Cape May
04-07-2004 Establishing Business Hours for City Hall, Cape May
05-07-2004 Designation of Bank Depositories for the City of Cape May

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.

Benediction – Reverend Jay Lee of the First Presbyterian Church of Cape May

Tuesday June 15, 2004 - 7:00 P. M.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

Check Register for Payments under $500 dated 5/26/04
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated June 2, 2004
HPC Meeting Minutes dated April 26, 2004
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 12, 2004
Construction Permit Activity Report – 5/1/04-5/31/04

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Work Session & Regular Meeting

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

101-06-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1152, Lot 45 – 1321B Ohio Ave
102-06-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1118, Lot 18 – 1136 Idaho Ave
103-06-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1123, Lot 17 – 1153 Illinois Ave
104-06-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1175, Lot 2 – 1531New Jersey Ave
105-06-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Block 1128, Lot 20 – 1232 Washington St.
106-06-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Utilities – Block 1094, Lot 6Acct#1 – 912 Lafayette St
107-06-2004 Authorizing Application for 2005 State Aid Funding for the Cape May Avenue Bike Path and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare Said Application
108-06-2004 Authorizing Application for 2005 State Aid Funding for Reconstruction of Washington Street and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare Said Application
109-06-2004 Resolution to Authorize Final Payment for installation of Fire Alarm System in Various City Buildings
110-06-2004 Authorizing the Application for and the Execution of a Subcontract with the County of Cape May for the Municipal Alliance Program
111-06-2004 Liquor License Renewals – 2004-2005
112-06-2004 Payment of Bills
113-06-2004 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Janitorial Supplies
114-06-2004 Authorizing Tax Assessor to Execute Stipulations of Settlement for the Tax Year 2003 with the Cape May County Board of Taxation
115-06-2004 Resolution Amending the City of Cape May Personnel Policy Manual
116-06-2004 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment Due to Catastrophic Occurrence

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 1341-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING AMENDING MUNICIPAL FEES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

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

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Check Register for Payments under $500 dated 5/12/04
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated May 4, 2004
Construction Permit Activity Report 4/1/04-4/30/04
Amendments to Fire Department By-Laws approved by Fire Department 4/5/04
Cash Management Monthly Report dated April 2004
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes dated 1/14/04and 2/11/04
Revenue Report dated April '04

Special Permit – The Cottagers Association of Cape May – annual Welcome Back Party, to be held July 3, 2004 6:30pm – 9:30pm at the Beach Club of Cape May.

MINUTES:
Tuesday, April 6, 2004 Work Session & Regular Meeting
Friday, April 16, 2004 Special Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 2004 Regular Meeting
Friday, April 30, 2004 Closed Executive Session

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

82-05-2004 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment Due to Catastrophic Occurrence
83-05-2004 Resolution Requesting that the New Jersey General Assembly and New Jersey Senate Pass Legislation Requiring that the State Distribute to Municipalities a Percentage of Realty Transfer Fees Collected Proportionate to Fees Collected from Sales in each Municipality
84-05-2004 Resolution Opposing Statewide Contractor Registration and Urging the Governor to Veto Assembly Bill No. A2502
85-05-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes – Countrywide Tax Service – check sent in error
86-05-2004 Resolution Appointing Special Law Enforcement Officers
87-05-2004 Resolution Approving Mortgage Refinancing for Congress Hall
88-05-2004 Payment of Bills

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1341-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING AMENDING MUNICIPAL FEES FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1332-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 32-54.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1332A-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SECTION 32-54.5 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1336-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF SWORN OFFICERS AND POSITIONS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

ORDINANCE NO. 1337-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS – Pay to Play

ORDINANCE NO. 1338-2004 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

ORDINANCE NO. 1339-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC, SECTION 7-13 – PROHIBITED PARKING OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1340-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REPEALING CHAPTER XII OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

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

Adoption of Resolution #66-04-2004 Appointment of Fire Chief

INDUCTION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL:

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated April 2, 2004
Cash Management Monthly Report dated March 2004
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 3/1/04-3/31/04
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated 10/8/03, 11/12/03, 12/10/03 and 10/8/03

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:

-Raffle License, Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Casino Night to be held May 7, 2004 at Pelican Club, 501 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ. Fee Paid.
-Raffle License, Cape May Stage, to be held 9/8/04 at Theatre, Bank & Lafayette Sts. Fee Paid.
-Raffle License, Cape May Stage, 8 occasions, drawings to be held at Theatre, Bank & Lafayette Streets. Fee paid.

PROCLAMATIONS:
Emergency Medical Services Week May 16-22^nd
Volunteer Week April 19-26th

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

67-04-2004 Designation of 2004 Bathing Beaches
68-04-2004 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) New Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
69-04-2004 Resolution Appointing Special Law Enforcement Officers
70-04-2004 Resolution Authorizing the Annual 4^th of July Fireworks Display
71-04-2004 Payment of Bills

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1337-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REGULATING THE AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS – Pay to Play

ORDINANCE NO. 1338-2004 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

ORDINANCE NO. 1339-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC, SECTION 7-13 – PROHIBITED PARKING OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1340-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REPEALING CHAPTER XII OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 1335-2004 ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND CAPE MAY STAGE, INC. FOR LOT 6, BLOCK 1046 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY KNOWN AS THE CAPE ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

Environmental Commission
Donna Walker
1042 Ohio Ave.
Term to expire 6/30/04

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

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE 1341-2004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1320-2003

Tuesday, March 16 2004 - 7:00 P. M.

MINUTES:
January 16, 2004 Special Meeting
February 17, 2004 Regular Meeting
March 2, 2004 Work Session/Regular Meeting

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Tax Collector's Annual Statement of Receipts
Check Register dated 3/3/04
Construction Permit Activity Report 2/1/04-2/29/04
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 2/27/04

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Application for Catering Permit, Franks Enterprises Street Fair, Hughes and Decatur Streets, May 29, 2004 9am-5pm Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

41-03-2004 Revisions to Personnel Policy
42-03-2004 Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant for the Year 2003
43-03-2004 Resolution Authorizing Sale of Miscellaneous City Items at the Public Works Facility – City Auction
44-03-2004 Approving Person-to-Person Transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption (Hotel/Motel Exception) Liquor License No. 0502-36-018-005 from ADIS, Inc. for Premises Located at 1317 Beach Avenue to OPTIME, Inc. for Premises Located at 1317 Beach Avenue, Cape May New Jersey.
45-03-2004 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
MINUTES:
RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 1336-2004 ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND CAPE MAY STAGE, INC. FOR LOT 6, BLOCK 1046 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY KNOWN AS THE CAPE ISLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION

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

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

ORDINANCE NO. 1331-2004 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-40.2 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY GRAND FATHERING CERTAIN PREEXISTING SIGNS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2004 - 7:00 P. M.

APPROVAL OF 2004 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2004 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

Resolution #31-02-2004 Adoption of the 2004 Municipal Budget

MINUTES:
Regular Meeting, January 20, 2004

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 1/1/04 – 1/31/04
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 1/7/04 and 2/11/04

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
-Raffle License for Patrons of Animal Welfare, Inc. (travel certificate), drawing to be held March 20, 2004, 11:00pm at Savannah Key Restaurant @ The Marquis, 501 Beach Dr., Cape May. Fee paid.
-Raffle License for Patrons of Animal Welfare, Inc.(gift certificates), drawing to be held March 20, 2004, 11:00pm at Savannah Key Restaurant @ The Marquis, 501 Beach Dr., Cape May. Fee paid.
-Application for Catering Permit – Atkinson's Tavern, Inc, Cape May Jazz Festival, April 16, 2004 from 6:00pm – midnight; Convention Hall, 714 Beach Dr., Cape May. Fee paid.
-Application for Catering Permit – Atkinson's Tavern, Inc, Cape May Jazz Festival, April 17, 2004 from 6:00pm – midnight; Convention Hall, 714 Beach Dr., Cape May. Fee paid.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions

29-02-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Utilities – Block 1095 Lot 17
32-02-2004 Local Budget Examination
33-02-2004 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1331-2004 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-40.2 OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY GRANDFATHERING CERTAIN PREEXISTING SIGNS

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

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

ORDINANCE NO. 1304-2003 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 32-40 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND CREATING MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIOS

ORDINANCE NO. 1321-2004 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT OF THE LEASE WITH THE NEW JERSEY AUDUBON SOCIETY

ORDINANCE NO. 1322-2004 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MERCANTILE LICENSING PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCE NO. 1324-2004 - BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE EXPANSION AND/OR RELOCATION OF ITS MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $1,100,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,045,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

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

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS: None

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:
January 6, 2003 – work session & regular meeting
January 6, 2003 – closed session

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 12/31/03, 11/30/03, 10/31/03
Tax Assessor Monthly Report dated 12/31/03
Fire Department Incident Report 1/1/03-12/31/03
Environmental Commission Minutes dated 12/10/03
Construction Permit Activity Report 12/1/03-12/31/03
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes dated 7/9/03

LICENSE APPLICATIONS: None

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions on Consent Agenda Resolutions
18-01-2004 Resolution Reappointing Chief Financial Officer – Bruce A. MacLeod
19-01-2004 Authorization to File Grant Application to Expand Animal Control Services
20-01-2004 Fixing Rate of Interest on Delinquent Taxes and Assessments and Fixing a 6% Penalty on Delinquent Taxes and Municipal Charges – 2004
21-01-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes, Block 1032, Lot 6 (488 W. Perry Street)
22-01-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes, Block 1110, Lot 51 (1100 West Street)
23-01-2004 Refund of Overpaid 2003 Taxes, Block 1022, Lot 19 (15 North Street)
24-01-2004 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES: None

RESOLUTIONS:
25-01-2004 Introduction of 2004 Budget

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1324-2004 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE EXPANSION AND/OR RELOCATION OF ITS MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $1,100,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,045,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

ORDINANCE NO. 1319-2003 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY IMPLEMENTING THE LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (LOSAP)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

NEW BUSINESS:

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

MAYOR APPOINTMENTS:

Housing Authority
Pat Milligan
268 Grant Street
term expires 09-16-04
(to fill the unexpired term of Bert Reid)

UBLIC 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