City of Cape May

2007 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.

December 18  Public Meeting
November 20  Public Meeting
October 16 Public Meeting
September 18 Public Meeting
August 21 Public Meeting
July 17 Public Meeting
July 2 Reorganization Meeting
June 19 Public Meeting
May 15 Public Meeting
April 16 Public Meeting
March 20 Public Meeting
February 20 Public Meeting
January 16 Public Meeting

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.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
249-12-2007 Resolution Requesting Participation in a Cape May County – LED Paris Grants Program
250-12-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Utilities – Block 1030, Lot 5
251-12-2007 Appointment to Shade Tree Commission
252-12-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving a Professional Service Agreement Between South Jersey Economic Development District and the City of Cape May
253-12-2007 USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Change Order #1 – Phase I
254-12-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Utilities - Block 1132, Lot 28
255-12-2007 Resolution for the Payment of Bills
256-12-2007 Transfer of Appropriations – 2007 Budget
257-12-2007 Discharge of Mortgage
258-12-2007 Resolution Approving a Settlement Agreement in Litigation Known as Kathleen Elwell and Janice Bieber v. City of Cape May, et. al.
259-12-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving an Addendum to Contract Between Cristina Buendicho and the City of Cape May

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
133-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May to Amend the Zoning Map and to Establish New R-1A Overlay Zoning for Blocks 1161 and 1162

MINUTES:
City Council Work session Meeting Minutes dated October 2, 2007
City Council Special Meeting Minutes dated October 15, 2007
City Council Meeting Minutes dated November 20, 2007
City Council Work session Meeting Minutes dated December 4, 2007
City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated December 4, 2007
City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated May 1, 2007
City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated August 7, 2007

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 11/1/07 – 11/30/07
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 10/22/07
Licensing Office Monthly Report dated November 07
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 9/30/07
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated 11/8/07
Tax Assessors Office Monthly Report dated December 7, 2007
Police Department Monthly Report dated November 2007
Public Works Monthly Report dated November 2007
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 12/12/07
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated 11/7/07 and 11/21/07
Fire Department Monthly Report dated 11/07
Code Enforcement and Animal Control Monthly Report dated 11/07
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated November 2007

LICENSES:
Star of the Sea 525 Washington St, Raffle License for merchandise and cash 50/50 for February 7, 2008, from 7-10 PM.
Application for Social permit for Star of the Sea, 525 Washington St, on February 7, 2008, from 7-10 PM.
Application Social Permit for Beach Theatre Foundation, Beach Avenue, on December 31, 2007, 8 PM to 12 Midnight.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
124-2007 Ordinance Establishing the Right of the City Manager to Authorize the Temporary Closure of Certain Streets Within the City of Cape May for Particular Public Events
126-2007 Bond Ordinance Amending Bond Ordinance Numbered 1324-2004 of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Finally Adopted February 17, 2004 in Order to Provide for the Preliminary Planning and Initial Costs of the Construction of a New Convention Hall Facility and to Amend the Section 20 Costs and the Period of Usefulness.
127-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving a Revised Historic Preservation Map
128-2007 Ordinance Amending Section 211-5 of the Cape May City Code
129-2007 Ordinance Designating Pedestrian Crosswalk at Perry Street
130-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 434 Solid Waste; Recycling of the Cape May City Code
131-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing Lists of Towing Contractors to Provide Towing and Storage Services for the City of Cape may on a Rotating Basis and to Establish Regulations which set Towing and Storage Rates and Govern Operators Engaged in the Business of Towing and Storing Automobiles
132-2007 An Ordinance to Update the Uniform Salary and Classification Plan for the Department of Personnel Positions in the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS – 2008 BEACH TAG DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS
2008Saturday to Saturday Tag Winner – Ms. Abby Conway, 5th Grade, Sandman Elementary School
2008Seasonal Tag Winner – Mr. Reed Keller, 9th Grade, Lower Cape May Regional High School

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
234-11-2007 Appointment to Zoning Board of the City of Cape May
235-11-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes Block 1175, Lot 27
236-11-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes Block 1175, Lot 5C-215
237-11-2007 Payment of bills

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
130-2007 Recycling Ordinance
131-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing Lists of Towing Contractors to Provide Towing and Storage Services for the City of Cape may on a Rotating Basis and to Establish Regulations which set Towing and Storage Rates and Govern Operators Engaged in the Business of Towing and Storing Automobiles

MINUTES:
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 18, 2007
City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated October 16, 2007
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated October 16, 2007

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Energy Commission Notes dated October 25, 2007
Police Department Monthly Report dated October 2007
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 10/1-10/31
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 11/8/07
Clerk’s Office Monthly Report dated October 2007

LICENSES: None

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS:

MINUTES:
City Council Work session/Regular Meeting Minutes dated November 7, 2007
City Council Closed Session Meeting Minutes dated November 7, 2007

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
123-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing a Minimum Fine for Violation of Mercantile Licensing Provisions and Continued Validity of Notice Provision for Property Maintenance Code
124-2007 Ordinance Establishing the Right of the City Manager to Authorize the Temporary Closure of Certain Streets Within the City of Cape May for Particular Public Events
125-2007 An Ordinance Establishing a Community Off-leash Dog Park at 705 Lafayette Street

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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 & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

7:00PM

CLOSED SESSION – Resolution 221-10-2007 Resolution to go into closed to discuss personnel and litigation

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
213-10-2007 Refund of Overpaid Taxes, Block 120, Lots 1C-02, 1C-03
214-10-2007 Payment of Bills
215-10-2007 Authorizing Purchase of Digital In-Car Video Systems
216-10-2007 Authorizing Settlement Agreement with NJ Department of Environmental Protection
217-10-2007 Award of Contract – Washington Street Mall Streetscape
218-10-2007 Award of Contract - Kimmel-Bogrette Architecture + Site

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

MINUTES: None

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Bond Anticipation Note Quotes received on 10/3/07
Certificate of Determination and Award dated October 12, 2007
Tax Assessors Monthly Report dated 10/3/07
Parking and Traffic Subcommittee meeting minutes
Zoning Board meeting minutes dated June 28, 2007
Planning Board meeting minutes dated June 12, 2007
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 9/1/07-9/30/07
Historic Preservation Commission meeting minutes dated 8/13/07
CMCMUA meeting minutes dated 9/5/07 and 9/19/07
Shade Tree Commission meeting minutes dated 9/13/07
Energy Master Plan Committee Notes dated 9/27/07
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 10/10/07
Cash Management Monthly Report dated September 2007

LICENSES:
1. Raffle License for Williamstown Rotary Club, to be held at Grand Hotel 1045 Beach Avenue on April 19, 2008 @ 11:00 PM, merchandise raffle.
Raffle License for Kiwanis Club of Cape May, 1041 Beach Avenue on December 12, 2007@ 7:45 PM, gift certificate for Acme

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS:
219-10-2007 Award of Contract – USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase II

MINUTES: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
117-2007 An Ordinance Amending Section 310-19 of the Cape May City Code – Late Charges for Mercantile Licenses
118-2007 An Ordinance Amending Article VI of Chapter 510 of the Cape May City Code Regarding the Payment of Water and Sewer Bills
119-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Administrative Fee Section of Chapter 211 Development Fees of the Cape May City Code
120-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapters 417 and 445 – Planning Board Application Checklists
121-2007 An Ordinance Amending Section 440-13 of the Cape May City Code Affecting the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Sidewalks
122-2007 Bond Ordinance Providing for Various Improvements to the Beach Utility in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, Appropriating $250,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $250,000 bonds or Notes of the City for Financing the Cost Thereof

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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 & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
190-09-2007 Resolution Authorizing Discharge of Mortgage – Block 1032, Lot 2
191-09-2007 Resolution Approving Donation of Personal Property to the Woodbine Developmental Center
192-09-2007 Award of Contract – USDA Rural Development Phase I Cape May Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement
193-09-2007 Resolution Endorsing the "Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007
194-09-2007 Resolution Approving the Division of the Agreement between the City of Cape May and the White Collar Clerical and Communications Employees into Two Separate Agreements and Approving an Amendment to the Communications Employees Agreement
195-09-2007 Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Incurrence of Indebtedness for the Purpose of Providing a Portion of the Cost of Acquiring, Constructing, Enlarging, Improving, and/or Extending its Sanitary Sewer Facility – USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement – Phase III
196-09-2007 Resolution Authorizing and Providing for the Incurrence of Indebtedness for the Purpose of Providing a Portion of the Cost of Acquiring, Constructing, Enlarging, Improving, and/or Extending its Sanitary Sewer Facility – USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement – Phase I
197-09-2007 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
198-09-2007 Appointment of Registrar of Vital Statistics
199-09-2007 Resolution Supporting the Submission of a Water Quality Management Plan for the County of Cape May Under the
Existing Water Quality Management Rules
200-09-2007 Resolution Supporting Cape May County Village, Haiti
201-09-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes Block 1020, Lot 1C-01
202-09-2007 Payment of Bills

MINUTES:
Closed Session City Council Meeting Minutes dated September 4, 2007

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Minutes of the Cape May Environmental Commission dated 8/8/07
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 9/7/07
Cape May City Fire Department Monthly Report dated August, 2007
Energy Master Plan Committee Notes dated 9/6/07
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 8/1/07 – 8/31/07
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated 8/1/07 and 8/15/07
Cash Management Monthly Report dated August 2007
Tax Collections Monthly Report dated 7/31/07 and 8/31/07

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS:
203-09-2007 Approving Person-To-person Transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License W/Broad Package Privilege #5020-32-010-003 from Ugly Mug, Inc. to Ugly Mug/Slawek, LLC for Premises Located at 426 Washington Street, Cape May, New Jersey

MINUTES:
Special City Council Meeting dated September 7, 2007
Closed Session City Council Meeting Minutes dated September 7, 2007

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
117-2007 An Ordinance Amending Section 310-19 of the Cape May City Code – Late Charges for Mercantile Licenses
118-2007 An Ordinance Amending Article VI of Chapter 510 of the Cape May City Code Regarding the Payment of Water and Sewer Bills
119-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Administrative Fee Section of Chapter 211 Development Fees of the Cape May City Code
120-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapters 417 and 445 – Planning Board Application Checklists
121-2007 An Ordinance Amending Section 440-13 of the Cape May City Code Affecting the Reconstruction and Rehabilitation of Sidewalks

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
116-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 7 Traffic to Establish Two Additional 15 Minute Parking Spaces

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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 Dated: September 14, 2007


REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, NJ
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions

165-08-2007 Authorizing Purchase of Seven New Air Paks for Fire Dept ($42,055.65)
166-08-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Extending the Appointment of Certain members of Various Boards and Commissions of the City of Cape May
167-08-2007 Cancellation of Grant Balance - $55.22
168-08-2007 Cancellation of Grant Balance- $433.28
169-08-2007 Reappointment of Deputy City Clerk
170-07-2007 Reappointment of City Clerk
171-08-2007 Authorizing Purchase of Police Dispatch Console Upgrade Base Stations & Antenna Systems Under State Contract No. A53824 ($57,175.00)
172-08-2007 Bill Pay
173-08-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving a Non-Fair and Open Contract for Replacement of Delaware Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue Storm Sewer

MINUTES: None

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Tax Assessors Monthly Report dated August 2007
Construction Permit Monthly Report – July 2007
Planning Board Minutes-June 12, 2007
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 7/9/07
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 6/12/07
Cash Management Monthly Report dated July 2007

LICENSES:
Petition to Extend Licensed Premises, VFW Post #386, 419 Congress St, September 8th, 2007, 12 Noon to 6 PM.
Raffle License, Animal Outreach of Cape May County, Convention Hall, September 15, 2007, 8:45 – 10AM.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS: None

MINUTES:
June 19, 2007 Special Meeting

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
107-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 7 Traffic, to provide for an Increase in the Parking Meter Fees
112-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Cape May City Zoning Map of the City of Cape May
114-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Cape May County Health Department to Inspect Owner Occupied Bed and Breakfast Guesthouses and Homestays
115-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 59, Land Use Procedures, to Require Proof of Payment of Delinquent Taxes, Assessments and Outstanding Fines as a Prerequisite for an Application for Development to the Planning Board, Zoning Board or the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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, July 17, 2007

Council Time
RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
139-07-07 Refund of Overpaid Taxes, Bl 1186, Lot 1.06
140-07-07 Refund of Overpaid Taxes, Bl 1152, Lot 37
141-07-07 Refund of Overpaid Taxes, Bl 1138, Lot 23
142-07-07 Refund of Overpaid Taxes, Bl 1020, Lot 1 C-208
143-07-07 Fixing the Date for Third Quarter Taxes
144-07-07 Reappointment of Michael Jones, Tax Assessor
145-07-07 Reappointment of Robert Smith as OEM Municipal Coordinator (3 yr appt)
146-07-07 Reappointment of David Halbruner as Deputy OEM Municipal Coordinator (1 yr appt)
147-07-07 Benton Avenue Pump Station – Project Close Out
148-07-07 Renew Liquor License for Mad Batter
149-07-07 Approving Pay Pal Contract
150-07-07 Bill Pay
151-07-07 Purchase of 2007 Dodge Durango-Police Department
152-07-07 Purchase of Police Dispatch Console Upgrade
153-07-07 Triad Associates Small Cities Loan

MINUTES:
May 1, 2007 Work Session and Regular

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Minutes of Environmental Commission – June 13, 2007
Minutes of Shade Tree Commission – June 14, 2007
Minutes of Zoning Board of Adjustment – May 24, 2007
Assessor’s Office Monthly Report – July 3, 2007
Bill Pay Under $500

LICENSES:

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS:

MINUTES:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
114-2007 ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CMC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO INSPECT OWNER OCCUPIED BED AND BREAKFAST GUESTHOUSES AND HOMESTAYS
115-2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 59, LAND USE PROCEDURES, TO REQUIRE PROOF OF PAYMENT OF DELINQUENT TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OUTSTANDING FINES AS A PREREQUISITE FOR AN APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT TO THE PLANNING BOARD, ZONING BOARD OR THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
111-2007 COAH ORDINANCE
113-2007 Bond Ordinance for Harbor Project-Interlocal with County

Unfinished Business

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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

REORGANIZATION MEETING

Monday, JULY 2, 2007 12:00 Noon

Invocation by Reverend Doctor Jeffrey Elliott
Nominations for Deputy Mayor
Resolution # 119-07-2007 Election of Deputy Mayor
Oath of Office administered to Deputy Mayor
Resolution #120-07-2007 Appointment of Class III Planning Board Member
Oath of Office administered Class III Planning Board Member
Annual State of the City Address by Mayor Inderwies

CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions:
121-07-2007 Establishing Business Hours for City Hall in the City of Cape May
122-07-2007 Appointment of City Solicitor and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
123-07-2007 Appointment of Municipal Auditor and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Contract for Same
124-07-2007 Appointment of Bond Counsel and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
125-07-2007 Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
126-07-2007 Appointment of Municipal Public Defender and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
127-07-2007 Appointment of Municipal Engineer and Authorizing the Execution
Of a Professional Services Contract for Same
128-07-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Extending the Appointment of Certain Members of the Historic Preservation Commission of the City of Cape May
129-07-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Extending the Appointment of Certain Members of the Tourism Commission of the City of Cape May
130-07-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Extending the Appointment of Certain Members of the Zoning Board of the City of Cape May
131-07-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Extending the Appointment of Certain Members of the Planning Board of the City of Cape May
132-07-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Extending the Appointment of Certain Members of the Environmental Commission of the City of Cape May
133-07-2007 Award Contract for Purchase of 2007 Ford Escape XLT
134-07-2007 Award of Contract for Purchase of 2007 Chevrolet Impala LS
135-07-2007 Designating Meeting Day, Place for the Council Meetings of the City of Cape May
136-07-2007 USDA SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT- PHASE 1
137-07-2007 Award Contract for Purchase of Video Equipment
138-07-2007 Payment of Bills

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Adjournment


Tuesday, June 19, 2007

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
105-06-2007 Chapter #159 Alcohol Rehab & Enforcement $732.95
106-06-2007 Refund of Overpaid Utilities, Bl 115, Lot 20 C-4, $211.31
107-06-2007 Refund of Overpaid Utilities, Bl 1067, Lot 7C-03, $50.52
108-06-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes, Bl 1020/1-C-202
109-06-2007 Grant Agreement for Shade Tree Commission with DEP
110-06-2007 Resolution Making Application to the Local Finance Board
111-06-2007 Resolution Approving Division of Agreement Between the White Collar Clerical and Communications Employees into Two Separate Agreements
112-06-2007 Liquor License Renewal - Cape Island (Coachman); GCSR (C-View)
113-06-2007 Liquor License Change Conditions
114-06-2007 Bill Pay
115-06-2007 Resolution Approving Collective Bargaining Agreement with PBA Local 59

MINUTES:
May 15, 2007 Regular Meeting

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Cash Management Monthly Report – May 07
Minutes of Planning Board – December 5, 2007
Minutes of Planning Board – May 22, 2007
Minutes of Historic Preservation Commission – April 23, 2007
Construction Official Report May
Police Department Report May
Code Enforcement and Animal Control Report May
Fire Department Report – May
Water and Sewer Report - May
Tax Collectors Report May

LICENSES:

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS:

MINUTES:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
Bond Ordinance for Harbor Project-Interlocal with County

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
108-2007 Bond Ordinance for $180,000 Various Capital Improvements-Beach Utility
109-2007 Bond Ordinance for $1,000,000 Water & Sewer Improvements
110-2007 Bond Ordinance for $1,200,000 Various Capital Improvements

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
(A) City Attorney
(B) City Manager
(C) City Clerk Reorganization Meeting will be July 2, 2007
(D) Councilmembers

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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 15, 2007

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions

85-05-2007 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO ESTABLISH A DEDICATED TRUST BY RIDER FOR THE COLLECTION OF SALES TAX – PURSUANT TO NJSA40A: 50-29
86-05-2007 REFUND OF OVERPAID TAXES, BL 1186, L 2
87-05-2007 DESIGNATION OF 2007 BATHING BEACHES
88-05-2007 RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND ANDRIELLO
89-05-2007 CHAPTER #159 CLEAN COMMUNITIES FUNDS $1,024.88
90-05-2007 APPLICATION FOR 2008 NJDOT STATE AID FUNDING GRANT
91-05-2007 2006 UTILITY AND ROAD PROGRAM CHANGE ORDER #1 NJDOT LOCAL AID-WASHINGTON STREET
92-05-2007 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR 2008 STATE AID FUNDING FOR THE ELMIRA STREET PEDESTRIAN LINK AND AUTHORIZING REMINGTON, VERNICK AND WALBERG ENGINEERS TO PREPARE SAID APPLICATION
93-05-2007 AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY COUNTY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HARBOR ACCESS RAMP IN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY
94-2007 BILL PAY RESOLUTION

MINUTES:

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Office Monthly Report
Cash Management Report April –07
Code Enforcement and Animal Control – April
Fire Department April
Water & Sewer Department April
Construction Department April

LICENSES:

Raffle License for CMC Bar Foundation for a Cash 50/50 Raffle at 410 Bank Street on June 11, 2007.
Application for A Special Permit for a Social Affair for Cottagers Association, July 7, 2007, 5 PM to 10 PM.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS:

MINUTES:
May 7, 2007 Special Meeting

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

105- 2007 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ESTABLISHING A LICENSE FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PEDICABS
106- 2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING SIGN REGULATIONS TO PERMIT TEMPORARY REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE SIGNS
107 – 2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC, TO PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE PARKING METER FEES

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
99-2007A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REGULATION OF STRUCTURES ON BEACH STRANDS
101-2007 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING THE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE OF CHAPTER 199 OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY
102-2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AND MID ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOR THE PHYSICK ESTATE PROPERTY
103-2007 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF A KEY LOCK BOX ON CERTAIN COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES
104-2007 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WASHINGTON STREET MALL IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,325,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
(A) City Attorney
(B) City Manager
(C) City Clerk – Next Meeting is Monday, June 4 @ 1:00 PM; Primary Election on June 5, 2007 6 AM to 8 PM; Homestead packets mailed out May 5th from State-June 1, 2007 to file application for 2006 homestead rebate.
(D) Council members

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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, April 16, 2007 -7:00PM

PROCLAMATIONS:
National Safe Kids Week
National Volunteer Week April 15-21, 2007

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2OO7 BUDGET
62-04-2007 Resolution to adopt 2007 budget

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
63-04-2007 Resolution Authorizing Change Order #2 – USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Phase I
64-04-2007 Resolution Designating May 3-6 As Make-A-Wish Weekend
65-04-2007 Resolution to Restore Tourism Advertising and Marketing Funds for the State of New Jersey
66-04-2007 Payment of Bills
67-04-2007 Award of Contract for Supplying of HVAC Service and Repairs
68-04-2007 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Bulk Carbon Dioxide
69-04-2007 Amended and Restated Resolution Authorizing Participation in a Feasibility Study to Study the Sharing of Municipal Court Facilities

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated March 12, 2007
Cash Management Monthly Report dated March 2007
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated March 21, 2007
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 3/1 – 3/31/07
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated March 13, 2007
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated April 9, 2007
Public Works Monthly Report dated March 2007

LICENSES:
Raffle License for Merchandise for Mid Atlantic Center on November 10, 2007 at 5 PM at Shackleton Playhouse.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

101-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Uniform Construction Code Permit Fee Schedule of Chapter 199 of the Cape May City Code
102-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving an Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts for the Physick Estate Property
103-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing Requirement for Installation of a Key Lock Box on Certain Commercial Structures
104-2007 Bond Ordinance for Improvements to Washington Street Mall, Appropriating $3,500,000 Therefore and Authorizing $3,325,000 Bonds or Notes

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
98-2007 Ordinance Amending Chapter 463 of the Cape May City Code Regulating Tents on Commercial and Rented Premises100-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 7, Section 7-49.6 – Entitled Permits in Lieu of Coins or Payment of Regular Fees in Designated Lots of the Code of the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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, March 20, 2007

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
50-03-2007 Temporary Budget Amendment for 2007
51-03-2007 Local Unit Budget Examination
52-03-2007 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with USDA for City of Cape May Replacement of the Madison and Columbia Avenues Elevated Water Storage Tank
53-03-2007 Authorizing Reduction of Performance Bond – North Point Beaches Project, Block 1175, Lot 1
54-03-2007 Resolution Authorizing Participation in a Feasibility Study to Study the Sharing of Municipal Court Facilities
55-03-2007 Payment of Bills
56-03-2007 A Resolution Approving the Assignment of the Recyclable Collection Agreement between the City of Cape May and Coggins Waste Management, Inc. to Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated January 9, 2007
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated February 26, 2007
Cash Management Monthly Report dated February 07
Under $500.00 Check Register
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 2/1/07-2/28/07
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated March 6, 2007
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated February 14, 2007
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated March
Code Enforcement/Animal Control Monthly Report dated February 2007
Fire Department Monthly Report dated February 2007
Police Department Monthly Report dated February 2007

LICENSES:
1. Star of the Sea School, Cash Raffle, June 15th, 2007 at 520 Lafayette Street, @ 7:00 PM.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:
Special Budget Session Meeting Minutes dated March 13, 2007

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
98-2007 Ordinance Amending Chapter 463 of the Cape May City Code Regulating Tents on Commercial and Rented Premises
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
92-2007 Amending and Restating Chapter 340 of the Cape May City Code Regulating Noise and Establishing Chapter 341 of the Cape May City Code Regulating Nuisances
93-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Modifying Section 525-53 "Nonresidential Trailers"
94-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 440 of the Cape May City Code Entitled "Streets and Sidewalks"
95-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 510 of the Cape May City Code, by Providing Certain Rate Increases in Sewer Charges
96-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 7 Traffic to Establish Two Additional 15 Minute Parking Spaces

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC COMMENT: 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, February 20, 2007
6:00PM

36-02-2007 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

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – Contract Negotiations

PRESENTATION – Lloyd Nippins, Accreditation Manager for the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions

37-02-2007 Resolution Expressing Opposition to Senate Bill #S-2171 and Companion Assembly Bill #A-3497 Regarding Administrative Leave.
38-02-2007 Payment of Bills
39-02-2007 Cape May Stage Naming Rights Agreement

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 2/5/07
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 1/1/07 – 1/31/07
DPW Job Log dated 1/07
Cash Management Monthly Report dated 1/07
Fire Department Monthly Report dated 1/07
Code Enforcement and Animal Control Monthly Report dated 1/07
Police Department Monthly Report dated 1/07
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated 1/07

LICENSES:

Raffle Licenses (3) for Christ Child Society, dates of April 22, 2007 Cash Raffle and 2 Merchandise raffles, Grand Hotel, Beach Ave. Fees Paid

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS:
40-02-2007 Appointment of City Manager and Approval of Employment Contract

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

92-2007 Amending and Restating Chapter 340 of the Cape May City Code Regulating Noise and Establishing Chapter 341 of the Cape May City Code Regulating Nuisances
93-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Modifying Section 525-53 "Nonresidential Trailers"
94-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 440 of the Cape May City Code Entitled "Streets and Sidewalks"
95-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 510 of the Cape May City Code, by Providing Certain Rate Increases in Sewer Charges
96-2007 Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 7 Traffic to Establish Two Additional 15 Minute Parking Spaces

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
86-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Administrative Code to Include Cooperation Between the City Manager and the City Council
87-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Acceptance of Land Donated to the City of Cape May by Marion Murphey
88-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Administrative Code to Require the Payment of Delinquent Taxes and Outstanding Fines before an Application for Development is made to the Planning Board, Zoning Board or the Historic Preservation Commission
89-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Cape May Stage, Inc.
90-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing Additional Permit and Application Fees to Fund the Development and Maintenance of an Internet Accessible Comprehensive Electronic Database
91-2007 Calendar Year 2007 Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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, January 16, 2007

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS – 2007 BEACH TAG DESIGN CONTEST WINNERS
2007Saturday to Saturday Tag Winner – Sara Newman, 6th grade, West Cape May Elementary
2007Seasonal Tag Winner – Samantha Forsythe, 7th grade, Teitleman

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
18-01-2007 Approving Cops in Shops and Compliance Checks
19-01-2007 Appointment to the Shade Tree Commission of the City of Cape May
20-01-2007 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Antiscalant Agent
21-01-2007 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Water and Sewer Materials
22-01-2007 Award of Contract for the Supply of Water and Sewer Installation Materials
23-01-2007 Payment of Bills
24-01-2007 Resolution Authorizing Change Order of Professional Service Agreement between Rhodeside & Harwell, Inc. and the City of Cape May

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Public Works Department Log dated 12/06
Shade Tree Commission Special Meeting dated 1/4/07
Cash Management Monthly Report dated 12/06
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 12/1 – 12/31/06
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 11/27/06 and 12/11/06

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:87-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Acceptance of Land Donated to the City of Cape May by Marion Murphey
88-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Administrative Code to Require the Payment of Delinquent Taxes and Outstanding Fines before an Application for Development is made to the Planning Board, Zoning Board or the Historic Preservation Commission
89-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving Amendment to the Lease Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Cape May Stage, Inc.
90-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing Additional Permit and Application Fees to Fund the Development and Maintenance of an Internet Accessible Comprehensive Electronic Database

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
85- 2006 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Various Sections of the City Code to Clarify that the Animal Control Officer and the Code Enforcement Officer are Subordinate to and Acting Under the Supervision of the Chief of Police

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

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