City of Cape May

2007 WORK SHOP AGENDA'S

Council Work Sessions are held on the first Tuesday 
beginning at 1 PM in the Council Meeting Room.

To review an agenda, click on the desired date. Please note that all agendas are subject to revision, by Council, as warranted. All meetings start with
CALL TO ORDER -- ROLL CALL -- Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT RE "Open Public Meetings Law"
CONSENT AGENDA: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions. 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.

 December 4  Work and Public Meeting
 November 5  Work and Public Meeting
  October 2  Work and Public Meeting
  September 4 Work and Public Meeting
  August 7 Work and Public Meeting
  July 3 Work and Public Meeting  - Cancelled
  June 5 - Work and Public Meeting
  May 1 - Work and Public Meeting 
  April 3 - Work and Public Meeting
  March 6 - Work and Public Meeting
  February 6 - Work and Public Meeting
  January 9 - Work and Public Meeting

A G E N D A
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, December 4, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
WiFi in Cape May – Bill Shannon – Big Wireless
Zoning District Amendment – Blocks 1161 & 1162
Recycling Ordinance

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
January City Council Worksession Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 2nd

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.

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
132-2007 Ordinance to Update the Uniform Salary and Classification Plan for the Department of Personnel Positions in the City of Cape May

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
239-12-2007 Release of Performance Guarantee – Block 1064, Lot 20
240-12-2007 Resolution Approving Amusement Games License – 732-736 Beach Avenue
241-12-2007 Resolution Approving Amusement Games License – 406 Beach Avenue
242-12-2007 Appointment to Zoning Board of the City of Cape May

243-12-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2008 Taxes
244-12-2007 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 – Personnel, Negotiations
245-12-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes
246-12-2007 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
247-12-2007 Resolution Accepting Revitalization Advisory Committee Recommendation of Vision Plan
248-12-2007 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated October 3, 2007 and October 17, 2007
Construction Permit Activity Report (revised) October 31, 2007
Department of Public Works Job Log dated October 2007
Code Enforcement and Animal Control dated October 2007
Fire Department Monthly Report dated October 2007
Water Sewer Monthly Report dated October 2007

MINUTES:
Special City Council Meeting Minutes dated November 16, 2007
Work Session/Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 7, 2007

LICENSES:

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

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 & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Manager Re-Evaluation
City Solicitor Contract
JCP&L Litigation

ADJOURNMENT

Wednesday, November 7, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION: Commemorating Libby Demp Forrest Moore

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Parks & Gardens Subcommittee Report
Parking & Transportation Subcommittee Report

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Pedestrian Crossing at Perry Street
B.I.D. – Business Improvement District

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Dog Park
Amending Ordinance 124-2007 Closure of Streets

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
General Election Results

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: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent
215-10-2007 Authorizing Purchase of Digital In-Car Video Systems
222-11-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Abolishing the Revitalization Advisory Committee and Accepting, as Committees of the City Council, The Convention Hall, Parks and Gardens and Parking and Traffic Committees (Formerly Subcommittees of the Revitalization Committee)
223-11-2007 Cancellation of Real Estate Taxes
224-11-2007 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948 – Bureau of Housing Inspection
225-11-2007 Resolution Approving Grant Agreement between NJ DEP and City of Cape May – Green Communities Grant
226-11-2007 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
227-11-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving Addendum to Professional Services Agreement Between Triad Advisory Services, Inc. D/B/A Triad Associates and the City of Cape May
228-11-2007 Authorizing Purchase of New, 2008, 4 Door, 4WD, SUV for Use by Police Department
229-11-2007 Rejection of Bids – Lifeguard Building Renovations
230-11-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving a Professional Services Agreement Between Blauer & Associates, Inc. and the City of Cape May
231-11-2007 Payment of Bills
232-11-2007 Approving Billing Agreement Between Atlantic City Medical Center and the City of Cape May for the Transport of Patients by Ambulance
233-11-2007 Resolution Authorizing Sale of Miscellaneous City Items – Lower Township Auction

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
125-2007 An Ordinance Establishing a Community Off-Leash Dog Park at 705 Lafayette Street
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

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated July 26, 2007
Check Register under $500.00 dated 10/23/07
Fire Department Monthly Report dated September, 2007
Department of Public Works Job Log dated September 2007
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated September 2007
Code Enforcement and Animal Control Monthly Report dated September 2007
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 9/1 – 9/30/2007
Police Department Monthly Report dated September 2007
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes

LICENSES:
-Raffle License, Knights of Columbus #6202, March 14, 2007, 8:00pm, K of C Meeting Room, 525 Washington St., Cape May. Fee Paid
-Catering Permit, Friends of Cape May Jazz, Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., November 9th & 10th 2007 6pm-midnight. Fee Paid

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

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 & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION - Lifeguard Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT Diane L. Weldon, City Clerk

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION
Cape May City 4-H Week

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Beach management plan – Robert Smith
Convention Hall Presentation – Martin Kimmel - Marc DeBlasio
Mall Presentation – Marc DeBlasio, Remington & Vernick

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Beach Tag Season Totals

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Elimination of performance guaranties for certain use variances

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
November Worksession meeting will be Monday, November 5th at 1pm
November General Election, Tuesday, November 6th 6am – 8pm

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: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
204-10-2007 Authorizing the Application for and the Execution of a Subcontract with the County of Cape may for the Municipal Alliance Program
205-10-2007 Certification of Annual Audit
206-10-2007 Approving the Corrective Action Plan for the Year 2006
207-10-2007 Authorizing Submission of Small Cities Community Development Block Grant from NJ Department of Community Affairs to Improve Handicapped Access to the Beach
208-10-2007 Adopting the State Model Citizen Participation Plan for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Small Cities Program
209-10-2007 Identifying Small Cities Fair Housing Compliance Officer
210-10-2007 Resolution Regarding Trick-Or-Treat
211-10-2007 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948 (Recycling Tonnage Grant - $3,911.91)
212-10-2007 Payment of bills

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION :
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
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

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Public Works Job Log – August 2007
Police Dept. Monthly Report dated August 2007
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 8/1/07-8/31/07

MINUTES:
City Council Worksession and Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 3, 2007
City Council Worksession and Regular Meeting dated September 4, 2007
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes dated September 18, 2007

LICENSES:Center for Community Arts, Inc @ 921 Lafayette St., on December 3, 2007, merchandise raffle.
Cape May Stage, Inc @ Harbor Cove, on December 16, 2007, merchandise raffle.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS : None

MINUTES :
City Council Worksession and Regular Meeting Minutes dated January 9, 2007

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 & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, September 4, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING – Plan for Reuse of Program Income for Economic Development

COUNCIL COMMENTS

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Tom Carroll – Update Council on MAC Mall Information Booth
Adjustment to water bill – Methodist Church

CITY MANAGER ITEMS

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.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
174-09-2007 Cancelation of Real Estate Taxes – Block 1000, Lot 35
175-09-2007 Resolution Appointing Members of Various Boards and Commissions of the City of Cape May
176-09-2007 Release of Performance Guarantee – Block 1105, Lot 24
177-09-2007 Release of Performance Guarantee – Block 1102, Lots 31-33
178-09-2007 Resolution for USDA financing – closing set for 9/14
179-09-2007 National Incident Management System Compliance Resolution (NIMS)
180-09-2007 Release of Performance Guarantee – Block 1081, Lot 25
181-09-2007 Resolution Approving an Addendum to the Professional Service Agreement Between Thomas J. Scangarello and Associates, P.A. and the City of Cape May
182-09-2007 Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement Between Triad Advisory Services, Inc. and the City of Cape May
183-09-2007 Closed Executive Session – Lifeguard Negotiations
184-09-2007 Authorizing Purchase of One New 2008 GMC Light Duty Truck for Use by Public Works Department
185-09-2007 Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) New Brush Bandit 150 XP Chipper for Use by Public Works Department Under State Contract No. A47711
186-09-2007Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Police Department Monthly Report July 2007
Tax Collections Monthly Report June 2007
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated August 9, 2007

MINUTES:
July 17, 2007 Regular Meeting 7 PM
June 19, 2007 Closed Session
August 21, 2007 Regular Meeting
August 21, 2007 Closed Session
August 23, 2007 Special Meeting

LICENSES:

Special Permit for MAC @ Tisha’s Fine Dining, 714 Beach Avenue on September 17, 9 :15 to 9 :45 PM. (Pending receipt of Liquor Liability Insurance from MAC)
Special Permit for MAC @ Fresco’s, 412 Bank Street, on September 18, 6 :15 to 6 :45 PM.
Special Permit for MAC @ 410 Bank Street, 410 Bank Street on September 17, 6 :15 PM to 6 :45 PM.
Special Permit for MAC @ Union Park, 727 Beach Avenue, on September 20, 2007, 8 :30 to 9 :00 PM
5. Petition to Extend Licensed premises, C-View, 139- Washington St, October 6, 2007, 12 :00 PM to 9 :00 PM

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

RESOLUTIONS :
188-09-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving an Amended Economic Development Program Revolving Loan Fund Policies and Procedures Manual (to be presented at 9/4 meeting)
187-09-2007 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving a Loan Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Beach Theatre Foundation, Inc.

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

LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE – One year term to expire 6/30/08
Eileen R. Cassidy
Ed Hutchinson
Anita DeSatnick
Janice Davis
George Catanese

MAYOR’S ADVISORY COMMITTEE – One year term to expire 6/30/08
Ray Maher
David MacKenzie
Robert Manifold
Peter Iurato
Howard Ferguson
Vince Scutti
Rich Townsend
Lewis Loughlin, III
Barbara Pitman
James Wyatt

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: Lifeguard Contract Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT

August 7, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Energy Commission Charlotte Todd

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Cliff Gall, Director of LTMUA Airport Water Allocation

ATTORNEY ITEMS

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

CONSENT AGENDA: 

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
155-08-07 Appointing Crossing Guard 2007/2008 Year
156-08-07 Donation of Personal Property to Woodbine Dev Center (Bikes)
157-08-07 Award Fire Vehicle
158-08-07 Chapter 159 P.L. 1948 Law and Public Safety $2,000 Cops N Shops
160-08-07 Chapter 159 P.L. 1948 Law and Public Safety $4,000 Click It or Ticket
161-08-07 Closed Session Litigation and Negotiation
162-08-07 Bill Pay

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes - June 11, 2007
Environmental Commission Minutes – July 11, 2007
Shade Tree Commission Minutes - July 12, 2007
Bill Pay under $500
Appointment of Volunteer Fire Department Members Eugene Gay, Joseph Chew and Adam Reeves

MINUTES:
June 4, 2007 Regular and W/S Meeting
June 19, 2007 Regular Meeting and Closed Session
July 2, 2007 Reorganization Meeting
July 27, 2007 Closed Session

LICENSES:
1.. Mad Batter Restaurant-19 Jackson Street - Permit to Extend Licensed premises for Oktoberfest September 29, 2007, 8 AM to 6 PM.00 PM
2. Raffle License for Merchandise for Cape May Stage on September 23, 2007 from 11 AM to 6 PM, @ 3 Harbor Cove, Cape May, NJ 08204

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
Resolutions :

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
116- 2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC TO ESTABLISH TWO ADDITIONAL 15 MINUTE PARKING SPACES

ORDINANCES FOR PUBLIC HEARING:
107-2007 CHAPTER 7 TRAFFIC INCREASE IN METER FEES

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
A) City Attorney
B) City Manager
C) City Clerk –Nat’l Night Out @ CM Elementary School @ 6 PM – 9 PM (Aug 7)
D) Councilmembers Gypsy Moth Resolution Mayor Inderwies

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
Litigation – JP&L
Negotiation – Rickers
Negotiation - Lifeguards

ADJOURNMENT


Monday, June 4, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

Proclamation from Fire Department

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Convention Hall Subcommittee Presentation – Skip Loughlin
COAH Ordinance
Amend Zoning Ordinance Mary Rothwell-Harley Schuler-M. Shouvlin
Rutgers Building Lease
Redevelopment Law

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Beach Management Plan
Center for Community Arts – S Bacher
B & B Inspections
Virginia Hotel Special Conditions on Liquor License

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.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
95-06-2007 Appointment of Member to Lifeguard Pension Commission
96-06-2007 Fireworks Resolution
97-06-2007 Chapter #159- CMCMUA Recycling $3,000.
98-06-2007 2007 Joint Venture Program Beautification of Harbor Cove
99-06-2007 Liquor License Renewals 2006-2007
100-06-2007 Closed Session –Personnel- Negotiation
101-06-2007 Water Treatment Plant Modifications to the Chlorination System-Reduction
103-06-2007 Payment of Bills
104-06-2007 Resolution To Authorize Cleaning and Televising of Michigan Ave and Indian Ave Sanitary Sewer Main-Phase #2 USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK
$500 and Under Report from Treasurer
Zoning Board minutes of March 22, 2007
Planning Board minutes of April 24, 2007
Tax Assessor’s Report for June 2007

MINUTES:

LICENSES:
Raffle License for the Women’s Communty Club of Cape May, Cash Raffle on August 14, 2007 @ 2 PM.
Raffle License for Star of the Sea, @ 520 Lafayette St, July 5th and July 6th, 2007 from 4 :30 - 9 :30 PM.
Two Permits for Social Affair, on July 5th, and July 6th, 2007 @ 520 Lafayette St, from 4 :30 –9 :30 PM.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
Resolutions :
102-06-2007 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION Conflict Resolution – Cherry Tree, Inc.

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
Bond Ordinances (3)
108-2007 Bond Ordinance for $180,000 Various Capital Improvements
109-2007 Bond Ordinance for $1,000,000 Water & Sewer Improvements
110-2007 Bond Ordinance for $1,200,000 Various Capital Improvements
111-2007 COAH Ordinance
112-2007 Amend Zoning Ordinance

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
Personnel - Administrative Code
Negotiation

ADJOURNMENT


Tuesday, May 1, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATIONS:
Knights of Columbus - Knights of Columbus Council #6202
Loyalty Day Proclamation

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Smart Growth Grant – Energy Efficient Measures – Charlotte Todd
Parking Subcommittee Presentation – William Murray
Sign ordinance changes – arrow signs
Pedicab Presentation – Pam Smarro

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
2007 Beach Patrol Guarding Schedule
Parking Meter Revenue Analysis
COAH (Council on Affordable Housing) Update

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Tent Ordinance Modifications

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
None

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: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
70-05-2007 Resolution Expressing Support of Renewal of the Garden State Preservation Trust
71-05-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes – Block 1061, Lot 105.01
72-05-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes – Block 1054, Lot 7
73-05-2007 Resolution Supporting the Historic Properties Revitalization Act
74-05-2007 Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 57-04-2007
75-05-2007 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
JCP&L v. City of Cape May
Loan to Beach Theatre Foundation, Inc.
76-05-2007 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 pl 1948 Bureau of Housing Inspections $2,186.00
77-05-2007 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 pl 1948 Bureau of Housing Inspections $2,273.00
78-05-2007 Providing for the Insertion of a Special Item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 pl 1948 Bureau of Housing Inspections $2,434.00
79-05-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes, Block 1058, L 11.02 C-3
80-05-2007 Resolution for Full Funding of Original Amount Dedicated to Tourism, Arts,and History
81-05-2007 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Meeting Minutes dated March 26, 2007
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated January 23, 2007
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated March 2007
Fire Department Monthly Report dated March 2007
Code Enforcement/Animal Control Monthly Report dated March 2007
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 3/1/07-3/31/07

MINUTES:
City Council Meeting Minutes dated April 16, 2007

LICENSES:
None

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
99-2007 Amended and Restated – An Ordinance Amending the Regulation of Structures on Beach Strands
105-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Creating Positions for Two Alternate Members on the Environmental Commission of the City of Cape May and Providing for the Appointment of all Members by the Mayor

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
JCP&L
Loan to Beach Theatre Foundation, Inc.

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, April 3, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATIONS
Arbor Day Proclamation April 27, 2007
April Autism Awareness Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month

CITY DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL IN ATTENDANCE:
William Callahan, Construction Official - Construction Permit Fee Schedule Ordinance

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Cape May City School Board Budget Presentation – Victoria Zelenak
Taxpayers Association Presentation – Dennis Crowley
Center for the Community Arts – Steven Bacher
Beach Strand Ordinance

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
602 Broad Street

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Length of Physick Estate Lease

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, April 16, 2007 Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 2007, School Board Elections – 4-9pm

CONSENT AGENDA: 
57-04-2007 Approving Person-To-Person Transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License #0502-33-008-004 from RBB Enterprises, Inc. to GCSR Enterprises, Inc. for Premises Located at 1380 Washington St., Cape May, New Jersey
58-04-2007 Resolution Authorizing Application for a Loan from the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Financing Program
59-04-2007 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 - PBA Contract Negotiations
60-04-2007 Payment of Bills
61-04-2007 Authorizing a Professional Services Contract with United Architects for City of Cape May Historic Building Survey

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated March 8, 2007
Energy Master Plan Committee Notes dated March 22, 2007

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
Worksession/Regular City Council meeting minutes dated March 6, 2007
Regular City Council meeting minutes dated March 20, 2007

ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION
99-2007 An Ordinance Amending the Regulation of Structures on Beach Strands
100-2007 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

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
97-2007 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Establishing a Fee for Performing Ceremonies

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 - PBA Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

PROCLAMATION Recognizing Volunteers in Medicine
Designating March as Women’s History Month

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
WiFi (Wireless Internet) presentation – Councilmember Kurkowski
Mall Subcommittee Presentation – Hilary Pritchard
Gardens at City Library – Jessie Weeks
Key box Ordinance – Fire Chief Inderwies

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Beach Activities

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Fees for Marriage and Civil Union Ceremonies
Revisions to Chapter 463 of the City Code – Tents on Commercial and Rented Premises

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monday, April 16, 2007 Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 17, 2007, School Board Elections – 4-9pm
ACMJIF 20th Anniversary Celebration

CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ATTENDANCE:
Police Department – Chief Sorantino
Fire Department – Chief Inderwies

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: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
41-03-2007 Award of Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Removable Containers to be used in the City's Recycling Program
42-03-2007 Award of Contract for Tree Care and Maintenance
43 -03-2007 Award of Contract for Supply and Delivery of Janitorial Supplies
44-03-2007 Award of Contract for Supplying of Electrical Service and Repairs
45-03-2007 Award of Contract for Supplying of Uniforms for Beach Patrol, Jr. Lifeguards & Beach Tag Personnel for the 2007 Season
46-03-2007 Award of Contract – 2006 Utility and Road Program
47-03-2007 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Tax Collector’s Annual Statement of Receipts Year Ending December 31, 2006
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated January 22, 2007
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes dated December 21, 2006

MINUTES:
Special Budget Council Meeting dated February 13, 2007
Regular City Council Meeting dated February 20, 2007
Closed Executive Session Council Meeting dated February 20, 2007

LICENSES:
Cape May Kiwanis Club, 1041 Beach Avenue, October 6, 2007 @7:00 PM, merchandise raffle, 2007 Ford Mustang.
Star of the Sea Church, 525 Washington Street, October 13, 2007 @ 9 PM, merchandise raffle, 2007 Mercedes.
Catering Permit, Convention Hall 714 Beach Avenue on April 20, and April 21, 2007, from 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM. (Cape May Jazz Festival)

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

MINUTES:
Work Session/Regular Council Meeting dated February 6, 2007
Closed Executive Session Council Meeting dated February 6, 2007

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

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, February 6, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

WORK SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS
Richard Adelizzi – Five Mile Bus Company – Trolley Update
Michael Carleton – Cape May Stage Naming Rights
John Queenan – Report on Code Enforcement/Animal Control

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
15 minute parking meters
602 Broad Street
Sale of parking meters
Streets & Sidewalks
Municipal Court System Feasibility Study
Extension of Room Tax to Seasonal and Short-Term Rental of Single-Family Homes

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Noise Ordinance
tent ordinance
525-53 nonresidentail trailers
satellite television antennas

CLERK'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
ACMJIF 20th Anniversary Luncheon – 2/28/07 Noon - Great Bay Country Club, Somers Pt.
Rabies Clinic, March 22nd – 6-8pm Cape May City Firehouse

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

25-02-2007 Second Resolution Requesting New Legislation for Extension of Room Tax to Seasonal and Short-Term Rental of Single-Family Homes
26-02-2007 Resolution Authorizing Membership in the Cape Island Joint Rabies Clinic
27-02-2007 Change Order Resolution USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase I
28-02-2007 Resolution Opposing Senate Bill S-2244 Concerning the Transfer of Certain Municipal Responsibilities to the Counties Subject to Voter Approval
29-02-2007 Authorizing the Filing of an Application for Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant for the Year 2006
30-02-2007 Resolution Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
31-02-2007 Resolution Authorizing Membership in a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement with Other County Participating Units Sale of City owned property 1110 Missouri
Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes dated 11/30/06
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 1/10/07
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 12/12/06
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 1/8/07
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated 1/11/07
Construction Permit Activity Report for Cape May and West Cape May dated 1/1/06 – 12/31/06

MINUTES:
Regular City Council Meeting dated January 16, 2007
Closed Executive Session Meeting dated January 9, 2007

LICENSES:
1. Raffle License for Cape May Stage, December 23, 2007 @ 9:30 PM, 31 Perry St., Merchandise - $4500.
2. Special Permit for Cape May Police Athletic League, March 16, 2007 @ Convention Hall, 7-11 PM

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
MINUTES:
Special Work Session Meeting dated January 17, 2007

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

ADJOURNMENT


Tuesday January 9, 2007 – 1:00 P.M.

Cape May Stage Naming Rights - James Moffatt
Global Warming – Environmental Commission
Speciality Leasing - Pierce Herbst

CITY MANAGER ITEMS
Rhodeside & Harwell Gateway Proposal
Establishment of fee structure for National Geomatica
Set Budget Presentation Date

ATTORNEY ITEMS
Cape May Stage Lease Amendment
HPC Procedure Guidelines – proof of paid property taxes when submitting an application
Revisions to Administrative Code

CONSENT AGENDA

RESOLUTIONS:
01-01-2007 Cash Management Plan
02-01-2007 Authorizing Participation in Clean Communities Grant Program
03-01-2007 2007 Debt Service Budget
04-01-2007 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy – City of Cape May – Lower Cape May Regional School District
05-01-2007 Resolution Concerning Deferred School Tax Levy – City of Cape May School District
06-01-2007 Designation of Public Agency Compliance Officer
07-01-2007 2007 Temporary Budget
08-01-2007 Authorizing Tax Assessor to file a petition of appeal(s) and stipulations of settlement for the tax year 2007 with the Cape May County Board of Taxation
09-01-2007 Resolution Appointing Fund Commissioner
10-01-2007 Resolution Appointing Alternate Fund Commissioner
11-01-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2006 Taxes
12-01-200 Resolution Authorizing Execution of Agreement with USDA for Sanitary Sewer Improvements – Phase III
13-01-2007 Authorizing Acceptance of Bid and Execution of Lease Agreement for Broadway Pavilion, 100 Beach Avenue
14-01-2007 Refund of Overpaid 2006 Taxes - Block 1172, Lot 1
15-01-2007 Award of Contract for the Supply of High Pressure Compressor and Purification System
16-01-2007 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 – Police and Lifeguard Labor Negotiations
17-01-2007 Payment of Bills

MINUTES:
Special Council meeting minutes dated December 21, 2006
Closed Executive Session Council meeting minutes dated December 21, 2006
Regular Council meeting minutes dated December 19, 2006
Closed Executive Session Council meeting minutes dated October 3, 2006 - Noon
Closed Executive Session Council meeting minutes dated October 3, 2006
Closed Executive Session Council meeting minutes dated October 11, 2006

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 11/30/06 and 12/31/06
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 1/2/07
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 11/13/06
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated 12/14/06
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 1/10/07

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

86-2007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TO INCLUDE MORE COOPERATION BETWEEN THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY COUNCIL

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: PBA and Lifeguard Labor Negotiations

ADJOURNMENT