City of Cape May

MINUTES:
Regular Council Meeting Minutes dated October 18, 2005
Closed Session Council Meeting Minutes dated October 18, 2005

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

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

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor Negotiations – Local 2327

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, October 4, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.

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

RESOLUTIONS:
173-09-2005 Resolution Authorizing Release of Performance Bond and Posting of Maintenance Bond for 1051 Idaho Ave., Block 1105, Lot 25
174-09-2005 Release of Performance Guarantee for 819 Kearney Avenue, Block 1072, Lot 8
175-09-2005 Certification of the Annual Audit
176-09-2005 Resolution Approving the Corrective Action Plan for the year 2004
177-09-2005 Payment of Bills
178-09-2005 Appointment to Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Cape May
179-09-2005 Appointment of City of Cape May School Crossing Guards
180-09-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Utilities Block 1119 Lot 29C-04
181-09-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes Block 1019 Lot 28
182-09-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes Block 1105 Lot 25
183-09-2005 Resolution Condemning the Awarding of Statewide Local Domestic Preparedness Equipment Grants for Partisan Political Purposes
184-09-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One New 2006 Type III, Emergency Medical Vehicle
185-09-2005 Resolution in Support of State Funding for State Mandated Use of Alcotest 7110

MINUTES:
Regular Session Meeting Minutes dated 8/2/05
Special Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated 8/2/05 union negotiations
Special Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated 8/2/05 litigation

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cape May Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 5/23/05, 6/13/05 closed, 7/11/05
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated July 6, 2005 and July 20, 2005
Under $500.00 Check Register dated 8/29/05
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 6/30/05

PERMIT/LICENSE APPLICATIONS
-Catering Permit, 19 Jackson St., Inc., Octoberfest, 10/1/05 10am-6pm, 24-28 Jackson Street.
-Catering Permit, RBB Enterprises, Inc, Crab Party, 10/1/05, 2pm-11pm, 1380  Washington Street.
-Social Affair Permit, Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts, Preservation of Emlen Physick Estate, 9/18/05 2 :30pm-5pm, Cape May Convention Hall, Beach Dr & Stockton Place
-Social Affair Permit, Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts, Preservation of Emlen Physick Estate, 9/20/05, 6pm-10pm, Cucina Rosa, 302 Washington St
-Social Affair Permit, Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts, Preservation of Emlen Physick Estate, 9/18/05, 6pm-10pm, A Ca Mia, 524 Washington Street Mall
Social Affair Permit, Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts, Preservation of Emlen Physick Estate, 9/18/05, 6pm-10pm, Fresco’s, 412 Bank St
Social Affair Permit, Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts, Preservation of Emlen Physick Estate, 9/19/05, 6pm-10pm, 410 Bank Street, 410 Bank St.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS :
186-09-2005 Resolution of the City of Cape May Establishing a Revitalization Advisory Committee

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

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 5 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, August 2, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
Environmental Commission – Charlotte Todd
    Army Corps Project
    Renewable Solar Energy Panels
Historic Preservation Commission – Skip Loughlin
    Historic Preservation Award
Draft Zoning Map – Andrew Catanese
R3A Zone
Weddings in Cape May
Rickshaw Service Business Proposal
Request for Handicapped Parking Space
Community Revitalization Advisory Committee

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Motor Vehicle Record Check Policy
Washington Street Mall Streetscape
Amendment to Catastrophic Water Loss Ordinance

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

RESOLUTIONS:

157-08-2005 Closed Session - Union Negotiations
158-08-2005 Support of Assembly Bill #963
159-08-2005 Grant Agreement Between City of Cape May and State of NJ by and for the Department of Environmental Protection - storm water activities
160-08-2005 Supporting Renewal of the NJ Transportation Trust Fund and Increased Dedication for Local Aid
161-08-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes
162-08-2005 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
163-08-2005 Payment of Bills
165-08-2005 Authorizing Application for 2006 NJDOT Transportation Enhancement Grant Program for the Washington Street Mall Streetscape and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare Said Application

MINUTES:
Special Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated June 21, 2005
Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 21, 2005
Reorganization Meeting Minutes dated July 1, 2005
Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 19, 2005
Special Session Meeting Minutes dated July 27, 2005
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated July 27, 2005

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cash Management Monthly Report dated June 2005
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated June 1, 2005 and June 15, 2005
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 19, 2005
Under $500.00 Check Register dated 7/26/05

PERMIT/LICENSE APPLICATIONS
National Rifle Association, Cash Raffle, on September 30, 2005 from 7 :30 to 10 :30 PM @ Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May. Fees Paid
National Rifle Association, Merchandise Raffle, on September 30, 2005, from 7 :30 to 10 :30 PM @ Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Avenue, Cape May. Fees Paid

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

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

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) Councilmembers

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

CLOSED SESSION
Union Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT

Monday, June 6, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.

SWEARING IN OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF – Richard Lundholm
WORK SESSION
Community Revitalization Advisory Committee – Deputy Mayor Favre
Weddings Committee- Councilmember Craig
City Improvements – Curtis Bashaw

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Update of Convention Center feasibility study
Solarium Lease Discussion

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Primary Election – Tuesday, June 7, 2005
Reorganization Meeting scheduled for Friday, July 1, 2005 at 12:00pm

CONSENT AGENDA:
RESOLUTIONS:106-06-2005 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of One New Beach Tractor
107-06-2005 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of One Beach Sanitizer
108-06-2005 2004 Road Program – Change Order #2
109-06-2005 Authorizing Application for and the Execution of a Subcontract with the County of Cape May for the Municipal Alliance Program
110-06-2005 Award Contract for Tree Care and Maintenance
111-06-2005 Renewal of Membership in the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
112-06-2005 Appointing William Oat, Sr. to Cape May Beach Patrol Pension Commission
113-06-2005 Authorizing Release of Funds
114-06-2005 Payment of the Bills
115-06-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) 2006 Chevrolet Dump Truck
116-06-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) 2006 Chevrolet Steel Body Dump Truck
117-06-2005 Authorizing Purchase of 2005 GMC Work Truck
118-06-2005 Authorizing Purchase of 2006 Chevrolet Work Truck with Utility Body

MINUTES:
Work Session/Regular Meeting dated May 3, 2005
Regular Meeting dated May 17, 2005

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Check Register Report for May 27, 2005 from Treasurer
Monthly Tax Collector Report for March 2005 and April 2005

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Closed session meeting minutes dated April 29, 2005

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
38-2005 Ordinance Amending Section 4-16 of the General Ordinances of the City of Cape May Waiving the Fee for Tent Licenses for Non Profit Organizations

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
35-2005 Ordinance adding charge for 3" water meter connection fee

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) Councilmember's

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to speak shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. All speakers are limited to 5 minutes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday , May 3, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.

Swearing in of Clarence F. Lear as Lieutenant of the Cape May Police Department
Cape May City Police Department Citation Awards

PROCLAMATIONS:
Recognizing Clara Macciocchi, Retired Cape May City Clerk
Recognizing Individuals with Mentally Challenged Disabilities

WORK SESSION
Tourism Commission Matching Grant Application – Councilmember Craig
Traffic Discussion

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
June work session/regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 6, 2005
Primary Election is Tuesday, June 7, 2005

CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 18, 2005

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Special Permit for Social Affair, Cottagers Association of Cape May, Saturday, July 2^nd, +
6:30pm – 9:30pm :"Annual Welcome Back Party" Beach Club of Cape May, Maryland & Buffalo Aves

RESOLUTIONS:
88-05-2004 Certifying matching funds available for Environmental Services Program Matching Grant – "Junior Naturalists at the Elementary School"
89-05-2005 A Resolution Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act NJSA 10:4-12
90-05-2005 Award of Contract for Supplying of HVAC Service and Repairs
91-05-2005 Award of Contract for Supplying of Electrical Service and Repairs
92-05-2005 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Carbon Dioxide
93-05-2005 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
94-05-2005 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
95-05-2005 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES:
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

35-2005 Ordinance adding charge for 3" water meter connection fee

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
30-2005 An Ordinance Making a Technical Amendment to Ordinance No. 1342-2004 Setting Municipal Fees for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) Councilmember's

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

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel – City Manager
Contract Negotiations –Union Contracts

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday April 5, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
School Board Finance Committee – Budget Report
Sale of City Property – end of Maryland Avenue – Mr. McFalls
Temporary Tent Structure at Physick Estate – City Manager
Zoning Ordinance Revisions – Andrew Catanese
Cape May Avenue Bike Lanes
Cape May City Bike Lanes
MEL Settlement – Patricia Walton – Councilmember Gaffney
Ordinance 23-2005 – Amending Beach Tag Fees

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Delaware Bayshore Trails
Capital Improvements Bond Ordinance
Salary Ordinance
Insurance for pushcart operations
Mercantile fees for non-profits

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18^th
Tuesday, April 19^th – School Board Election – 4-9pm

CONSENT AGENDA

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cash Management Monthly Report dated February 2005

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Cape May Kiwanis Club 1041 Beach Avenue, Cash Raffle for August 18, 2005 at Convention Hall 712 Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ Cape May Stage, merchandise raffle on June 20, August 29, October 31, and December 14, 2005@ 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Fees paid
Cape May Stage, cash raffle on June 20, 2005 @ Congress Hall, 251 Beach Avenue, Cape May. Fees paid.
Cape May Stage, merchandise raffle on October 1, 2005 @ 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Fees paid.
Cape May Stage, cash raffle August 24, October 31, November 14, 2005 @ 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May. Fees paid.
Mid Atlantic Center for the Arts, gift merchandise raffle on November 12, 2005 at 1048 Washington Street, Cape May. Fees paid.
Special Permit for Social Affair by Cape May Chamber of Commerce, on April 23 & 24^th, 2005 at Convention Hall, Beach Avenue, Cape May. Fees Paid
Special Permit for Social Affair by Chamber of Commerce, on May 21, 2005, at Rotary Park bandstand on Lafayette Street, Cape May. Fees Paid.

RESOLUTIONS:
66-03-2005 Acceptance of Plans and Specifications for the Construction of Bikeways on Various County and City Roadways in the City of Cape May
68-04-2005 Revised Personnel Policy
69-04-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes
70-04-2005 Resolution Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public
71-04-2005 Benton Avenue Pump Station Change Order
72-04-2005 Authorizing Purchase of One (1) New Chevrolet Impala Sedan under State Contract A52987 – Construction Official vehicle
73-04-2005 Payment of Bills
74-04-2005 Resolution Approving a Settlement Agreement in Litigation Known as Patricia Walton, Advocates for Disabled Americans v. Cape May City

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Council Meeting Minutes dated March 15, 2005

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
25-2005 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Section 13-1.1(a) of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Cape May – Police Department Appointments

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) City Clerk
D) Councilmember's

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

MAYORAL APPOINTMENT Shade Tree Commission
Fiore Mannella
Alternate II – Term to expire 6/30/08

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
Personnel – Municipal Court Judge
ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday March 1, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Catastrophic Occurrence Ordinance
Beach Tag Fees

ATTORNEY ITEMS

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.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cash Management Monthly Report dated January 2005Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated December 13, 2005, January 10, 2005 and January 24, 2005
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 1/1 – 1/31/2005
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated December 14, 2004 and January 11, 2005
Check Register dated 2/22/05
Tax Collector’s Annual Statement of Receipts, year ending, 12/31/04

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:Catering Permits, Atkinson’s Tavern, Inc., April 15, 2005 and April 16, 2005, 6pm – 12pm at Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., Cape May Jazz Festival. Fees Paid.
Raffle Permit, fundraiser, Our Lady Star of the Sea School, 525 Washington St., April 22, 2005 6-12pm. Fee Paid.

MINUTES:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated February 15, 2005

RESOLUTIONS:
50-03-2005 Authorizing the Purchase of One(1) New Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor under State Contact No. A45069
51-03-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Utilities - Block 1160 Lot 19
52-03-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes – Block 1160 Lot 39C-102
53-03-2005 ResolutionOpposing the Granting of any DEP Permits to the DuPont Company for the Treatment and disposal of the U.S. Military’s VX Nerve Agent into the Delaware River
54-03-2005 Resolution Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10 :4-12
55-03-2005 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:

Special City Council Meeting Minutes dated February 10, 2005

RESOLUTIONS:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

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

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - negotiations – Cove Restaurant

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday February 1, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION
In-depth Room Tax Discussion
Tourism Commission Appointments
Revisions to Chapter 8 – Beach Regulations
Non-Profit Lease Amendment Agreements - Councilmember Gaffney
-Administrative Fee
-Insurance Limits

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Award of Request for Proposal for Convention Hall Needs Analysis
Professional Services Agreement – School Funding Formula – Vito Gagliardi
Beach Tag Fees

ATTORNEY ITEMS

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.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report 1/1/04-12/31/04
Cash Management Monthly Report dated December 2004

LICENSE APPLICATIONS:
Raffle License for Center for Community Arts, Inc; two raffles on March 11, 2005 at Congress Hall @ 10:30 PM at 251 Beach Avenue; Cash Raffle and Merchandise. One raffle on December 5, 2005 @ 7:30 PM at 921 Lafayette Street; Merchandise Raffle. Fees Paid.
Raffle License for Christ Child Society of Cape May County Chapter; two raffles on April 17, 2005 at Grand Hotel of Cape May, 1045 Beach Avenue - 12pm – 3pm Cash Raffle and Merchandise. Fees Paid.
Raffle License for Donald L. Perry Foundation for Cancer Research, Inc. Cash Raffle on March 5, 2005 @ 6-10 PM at 513 Lafayette Street.
Raffle License for Women’s Community Club of Cape May, one merchandise raffle On May 11, 2005 @ 11 to 4 PM at Beach & Philadelphia Avenues.
Special Permit for Social Affair, Our Lady Star of the Sea PTA, 525 Washington St., March 12, 2005 7-12pm, School Fundraiser, Fee Paid.

RESOLUTIONS:
137-12-2004A Resolution to Adopt Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp as LOSAP Investment Provider for the City of Cape May Volunteer Fire Dpartment Members
31-02-2005 2003 Road Program
32-02-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2005 Taxes, Block 1175, Lot 5
33-02-2005 Refund of Overpaid 2004 Taxes, Block 1024, Lot 7C-412
34-02-2005 Resolution Opposing A-3529
35-02-2005 Resolution Supporting Senate Bill S-1035 and Assembly Bill A-1835
36-02-2005 Resolution Providing for a Meeting not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act
37-02-2005 Resolution Approving Green Community Grant Award of $2,000.
38-02-2005 Resolution Approving Professional Agreement Between Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C. and the City of Cape May and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement for Same
39-02-2005 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Convention Hall Needs Analysis
40-02-2005 Payment of Bills

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES:
January 18, 2005 Regular Meeting
January 18, 2005 Special Budget Meeting

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

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
MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

SHADE TREE COMMISSION
Regular Member
George Ator
235 Windsor Ave
5 year term to expire 12-31-09

Alternate No. 1
Susan Wichterman
1441 Delaware Ave.
5 year term to expire 6/30/09

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - Union Contract Negotiations – All City Employee Unions

Tuesday January 4, 2005 – 1:00 P.M.