City of Cape May

2008 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 16 Public Meeting
December 2 Public Meeting
November 17 Public Meeting - Noon
November 5 Public Meeting
October 21 Public Meeting
October 9 Public Meeting - THURSDAY at Cape May Elementary School
September 18 Public Meeting - THURSDAY at 2:00pm
September 2 Public Meeting
August 19 Public Meeting
August 5 Public Meeting
July 15 Public Meeting
July 1 - Reorganization
June 17 Public Meeting
May 20 Public Meeting
April 14 Public Meeting
March 18 Public Meeting
February 19 Public Meeting
January 15 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.
PUBLIC PORTION
: Should anyone wish to ask questions of the Council or seek an opinion, they should contact the individual Council member(s) before or after a Council meeting to get opinions or comments on certain issues. Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be allowed to address the Council only once during the public portion of the meeting and will be limited to five (5) minutes.


Monday, November 17, 2008
Noon

AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION:
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – Excluding Ordinances listed for public hearings
258-11-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May providing for a meeting not open to the public in accordance 
with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12
CLOSED SESSION: City Engineer
259-11-2008 Resolution naming Cape May Avenue Water Conservation Garden in honor of  Michael Shouvlin 
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION
165-2008	Ordinance of the City of Cape May creating Chapter 505: Washington Street Mall Business Improvement District
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
CONSENT AGENDA: : None
LICENSES: None
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:  
Construction Permit Activity Report for October 1st  - October 31
Fire Department Monthly Report for October, 2008
MINUTES:
Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated November 12, 2008 
RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
260-11-2008	Resolution appointing James Penn as Cape May City Chief Financial Officer 
261-11-2008	Payment of Bills A
261-11-2008 Payment of Bills B
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 
NEW BUSINESS:
A)	City Attorney
B)	City Manager
C)	City Clerk 
D)	Councilmembers
PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak 
into the microphone. Each speaker will be limited to five (5) minutes. 
COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
7:00PM

COUNCIL COMMENTS
AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION:
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – Excluding Ordinances listed for public hearings
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
CONSENT AGENDA: None
LICENSES: None
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:  
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 9//8/08 and 9/22/08
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated 10/14/08
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated 10/9/08
MINUTES:
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes dated October 9, 2008 
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes dated October 14, 2008
RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
250-11-2008	Change Order Resolution #5 – USDA Phase II – Mount Construction
251-11-2008	Payment of bills
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 
NEW BUSINESS:
A)	City Attorney
B)	City Manager
C)	City Clerk  
D)	Councilmembers
PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be limited to five (5) minutes. 
COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT				

Thursday, October 21, 2008
7:00PM

238-10-2008	Resolution of the City of Cape May providing for a meeting not 
open to the public in accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public 
Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 – PBA Labor Dispute, City Manager Contract
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION: PBA Labor dispute; City Manager Contract 
OPEN SESSION:
PROCLAMATION
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION:
EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – Excluding Ordinances listed for public hearings
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
165-2008	Ordinance of the City of Cape May creating Chapter 505: Washington Street Mall Business Improvement District
166-2008	Ordinance prohibiting the use of fireworks within the city limits
CONSENT AGENDA: : None
LICENSES: 
-Raffle License, to be held December 10, 2008, 7:45pm, Kiwanis Club of Cape May, 1041 Beach Avenue, PO Box 124, Cape May, NJ.
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:  
City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated August 12, 2008 & September 9, 2008
MINUTES:
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes dated October 9, 2008
RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
239-10-2008	Resolution approving a professional services agreement between Blauer & Associates, Inc., and the City of Cape May
240-10-2008	Resolution authorizing grant application to the NJ Department of Community Affairs to improve beach boardwalk access
241-10-2008	Resolution adopting the state model citizen participation plan for the NJ Department of Community Affairs Small Cities Program
242-10-2008	Resolution of the City of Cape May Identifying the Small Cities Fair Housing Officer
243-10-2008	Resolution approving shared services agreement between the County of Cape May and the City of Cape May for Animal Sheltering Services
244-10-2008	Payment of bills A
244-10-2008	Payment of bills B
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 
NEW BUSINESS:
A)	City Attorney
B)	City Manager
C)	City Clerk 
D)	Councilmembers
PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be limited to five (5) minutes. 
COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT				
Date: October 17, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008
7:00PM

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – Excluding Ordinances listed for public hearings
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION
164-2008	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 City Manager
MEMBERSHIPS:
Cape May City Volunteer Fire Department Applicant – Joseph Stoltz
LICENSES: 
-Raffle License, to be held November 8, 2008, 6pm – 10pm, Cape May Marlin & Tuna Club, Lafayette St., Cape May, sponsored by the Brendan Borek High Tides Memorial Fund, Inc., 2170 Dune Dr., Avalon, NJ.
-Raffle License, to be held October 24, 2008, 6pm – 9pm, Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School, 520 Lafayette St., Cape May, sponsored by Our Lady Star of the Sea Regional School. 
-Raffle License, to be held on November 1, 2008, 6pm – 11pm, Coast Guard Training Center, 1 Munro Ave., Cape May, sponsored by Ducks Unlimited NJ State Committee
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:  
Energy Committee meeting minutes dated September 25, 2008
Environmental Commission meeting minutes dated September 9, 2008
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes dated July 24, 2008
Planning Board meeting minutes dated August 26, 2008
Shade Tree Commission meeting minutes dated September 11, 2008
Mid-Atlantic Center of the Arts audited financial statement for the year ending 12/31/07
MINUTES:
City Council meeting minutes dated September 18, 2008
City Council meeting minutes dated September 23, 2008
RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on resolutions
227-10-2008	Resolution certifying 2007 City of Cape May Annual Audit
228-10-2008	Payment of bills A
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 
Convention Hall facility discussion with Martin Kimmel, Architect
NEW BUSINESS:
A)	City Attorney
B)	City Manager
C)	City Clerk 
D)	Councilmembers
PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be limited to five (5) minutes. 
COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT				

Date: October 3, 2008

* Thursday *, September 18, 2008
2:00PM

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – Excluding Ordinances listed for public hearings
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION: None
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None
LICENSES: 
-Application for Special Permit for Social Affair, Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, Dinner for the Preservation of Emlen Physick Estate, for the following dates and locations : 
September 21, 2008, 6-7pm, Fresco’s, 412 Bank Street, 
September 21, 2008, 7 :45-8 :15, Seans Restaurant, 314 Beach Avenue
September 22, 2008, 8 :30 – 9pm, A Ca Mia, 524 Washington Street Mall
September 22, 2008, 6-7pm, 410 Bank Street, 410 Bank Street
September 25, 2008, 7-7 :30pm, Union Park, 727 Beach Avenue
-Application for Special Permit for Social Affair, Cape Volunteers in Medicine, Inc., Fundraising Dinner for Volunteers in Medicine, at Corinthian Yacht Club, 1819 Delaware Ave., October 3, 2008 6-10pm. 
-Petition to Extend Licensed Premises, GCSR Enterprises Inc. T/A C-View Inn, 1380 Washington St., October 4, 2008 12 – 9pm, “Crabapolusa”, Rain date 10/5/08. 
REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:  
Cape May City Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated July 8, 2008 and August 12, 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 8/1/08 – 8/31/08
Cash Management Monthly Report for August 2008
Rutgers University Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory Report dated September 3, 2008
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated August 6, 2008 and August 20, 2008
Police Department Monthly Report for August 2008
Gardens and Parks Committee Notes dated September 9, 2008
Energy Committee Meeting Minutes dated September 14, 2008
MINUTES:
Worksession/regular City Council meeting minutes dated September 9, 2008
Closed Executive City Council meeting minutes dated September 9, 2008
RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
217-09-2008	Resolution authorizing change order #5 – Kline Construction reduction in contract amount for the 2007 utility and road program
218-09-2008     Resolution designating official City of Cape May physicians
219-09-2008	Resolution providing for the insertion of a special item of revenue in the budget pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
220-09-2008	Payment of bills A
220-09-2008     Payment of bills B
221-09-2008	Resolution authorizing the application for and the execution of a subcontract with the County of Cape May for the Municipal Alliance Program
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 
Convention Hall facility discussion with Martin Kimmel, Architect
NEW BUSINESS:
A)	City Attorney
B)	City Manager
C)	City Clerk 
D)	Councilmembers
PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be limited to five (5) minutes. 
COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
CLOSED: None
ADJOURNMENT				

Tuesday, September 2, 2008
7:00PM

AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION:

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – Excluding Ordinances listed for public hearings

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION

162-2008 Ordinance Establishing Defined Contribution Retirement Program to Provide Retirement Benefits

163-2008 Ordinance Amending Section 7-37 of the City Code of the City of Cape May and Regulating Reserved Handicapped Parking Spaces on Public Streets

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

164-2008 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 City Manager

CONSENT AGENDA: : 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.

LICENSES: None

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes dated June 26, 2008

MINUTES:

City Council worksession/regular meeting minutes dated August 26, 2008

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

208-09-2008 Resolution approving a consumer price index (CPI) adjustment to the City of Cape May Volunteer Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) annual base contribution amount

209-09-2008 Payment of Bills

210-09-2008 Resolution to appoint members to the Housing Authority of the City of Cape May

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney

B) City Manager

C) City Clerk

D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be limited to five (5) minutes.

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED: None

ADJOURNMENT


Tuesday, August 19, 2008
7:00PM

AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION:

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – (Excluding Ordinances scheduled for public hearing)

COUNCIL COMMENTS

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.

LICENSES:

Special Permit for Social Affair, VFW Post 386, 419 Congress St., Cape May, September 13th from noon – 6pm, Annual Clam Bake.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

Energy Committee Notes dated July 24, 2008

Assessor’s Office Monthly Report dated August 8, 2008

Vital Statistics Monthly Report dated July 2008

City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated June 24, 2008

CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated July 2, 2008 and July 16, 2008

MINUTES:

Worksession/Regular City Council Meeting Minutes dated August 12, 2008

Closed Executive Session City Council Meeting Minutes dated March 4, 2008

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: None

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

194-08-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey Authorizing the Form of Question and Interpretative Statement in Connection with and Election for the Public Referendum Regarding Bond Ordinance No. 160-2008, Appropriating $10,500,000 for the Construction of a New Convention Hall

195-08-2008 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence – Block 1026/Lot 28

196-08-2008 Purchase of Vacuum Leaf Collector

197-08-2008 Purchase of Utility Diesel Tractor

198-08-2008 Purchase of 4WD Heavy Duty Work Truck

199-08-2008 Purchase of 4WD Utility Body Work Truck

200-08-2008 Payment of Bills A

200-08-2008 Payment of Bills B

201-08-2008 USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase II – Change Order
Resolution No. 3 - Remington, Vernick & Walberg Engineers

202-08-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 – JCP& L, Sewell Point Tract

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

161-2008 Bond Ordinance Providing for the Construction of a New Convention Hall Facility in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, Appropriating $10,500,000 Therefor and Authorizing the Issuance of $10,500,000 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

(D) Councilmembers

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be allowed to address the Council only once during the public portion of the meeting and will be limited to five (5) minutes.

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – JCP&L, Sewell Point Tract

ADJOURNMENT


Tuesday, August 5, 2008
7:00 PM

AGENDA ADDITION/DELETION OF LATE AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR ACTION:

EARLY PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS – Excluding items listed for public hearings

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

162-2008 Ordinance Establishing Defined Contribution Retirement Program to Provide Retirement Benefits

163-2008 Ordinance Amending Section 7-37 of the City Code of the City of Cape May and Regulating Reserved Handicapped Parking Spaces on Public Streets

CONSENT AGENDA: : 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.

LICENSES :

Special Permit for Social Affair, MidAtlantic Center for the Arts, Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May, October 3, 2008 from 5 :30pm – 9 :30pm, Fundraiser Wine Tasting.

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:

Cape May City Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated June 10, 2008

City of Cape May Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated May 22, 2008

MINUTES:

City Council Meeting Minutes dated July 15, 2008

Special City Council Meeting Minutes dated July 21, 2008

Worksession/Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 22, 2008

Special Town Meeting Minutes dated July 29, 2008

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

174-08-2008 Resolution to Authorize the Transfer of Title of 1971 AMC Army Truck to the Cape May Volunteer Fire Company

179-08-2008 Resolution Supporting Comment of the Cape May City Energy Committee to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Regarding the Proposed State of New Jersey Master Plan

180-08-2008 Resolution Fixing the Date of Delinquency for Taxes due for the 3rd Quarter 2008

181-08-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 – JCP& L, Sewell Point Tract, City Manager Contract

182-08-2008 A Final Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cape May Removing the City Manager

183-08-2008 Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding for Beach Management Plan

184-08-2008A Payment of Bills

185-08-2008B Payment of Bills

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:

A) City Attorney

B) City Manager

C) City Clerk

D) Councilmembers

PUBLIC PORTION: Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be limited to five (5) minutes.

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
7:00 PM

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
159-2008 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE MASTER PLAN REEXAMINATION IN THE CITY OF CAPE MAY

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

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.

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
168-07-2008 Providing for the Insertion of a Special item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159, PL 1948
169-07-2008 Authorizing Reduction of Performance Bond – No. 1 Cape May Marina – Phase I Block 1061, Lots 125,125.03,128,136,136.01 and 141
170-07-2008 Resolution Approving New Collective Bargaining Agreements with UAW Local 2327 Representing Lifeguards and Lieutenant Lifeguards Containing the Terms and Conditions set Forth in the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Parties Dated May 27, 2008
171-07-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 – Contracts – Convention Hall Architect Martin Kimmel
City Manager Luciano V. Corea, Jr.
City Engineer Remington and Vernick
172-07-2008A Payment of Bills
172-07-2008B Payment of Bills

MINUTES:
City Council Meeting Minutes dated July 8, 2008

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Monthly Report of Tax Collections for the period ending 6/30/08
Tax Assessors Monthly Report dated July 7, 2008
Energy Committee Notes for June 26, 2008 meeting
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 12, 2008
Monthly Report from Clerk/Licensing Office for June 2008
Cape May City Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated April 22, 2008

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC PORTION: Should anyone wish to ask questions of the Council or seek an opinion, they should contact the individual Council member(s) before or after a Council meeting to get opinions or comments on certain issues. Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be allowed to address the Council only once during the public portion of the meeting and will be limited to five (5) minutes.

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, July 1, 2008
12:00 Noon

Call to Order by City Clerk and Announcement re: "OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS LAW"

Roll Call

Invocation by Reverend Msgr. Thomas J. McIntyre, Pastor, Our Lady Star of the Sea Church

Presentation of the Colors West Cape May Boy Scout Troop #73
Joseph Monzo, Jackson Sole, Jackson VonSavage, Zack Burgin, James Campbell

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by:
VFW #386 Peterson-Little Post James Roney, Chaplain and Patrick Sbarra, Adjutant

Oath of Office administered by Daniel Beyel, Cape May County Freeholder Director to:

Dr. Edward J. Mahaney, Jr., Mayor
And
Terri L. Swain, Councilmember

Remarks by Freeholder Director Beyel

Nominations for Deputy Mayor

Resolution #152-07-2008 Election of Deputy Mayor

Oath of Office administered to Deputy Mayor by Freeholder Director Beyel

Resolution #153-07-2008 Appointment of Class III Planning Board Member
Resolution # 154-07-2008 Appointment of Tourism Commission Board Member

Oath of Office administered by Diane Weldon, City Clerk to:
Class III Planning Board Member
Tourism Commission Board Member

Remarks by Councilmember Swain

Address by Mayor Edward J. Mahaney, Jr.

Councilmembers Address Remarks to Audience

Benediction by Reverend Jeffrey Elliott, Pastor, Cape May Lutheran Church

RESOLUTIONS:

155-07-2008 Appointment of City Solicitor and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
156-07-2008 Appointment of Municipal Auditor and Authorizing the Execution of a Professional Services Contract for Same
157-07-2008 Appointment of Bond Counsel and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
158-07-2008 Appointment of Municipal Prosecutor and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
159-07-2008 Appointment of Municipal Public Defender and Authorizing the Execution of Professional Services Contract for Same
160-07-2008 Designating Meeting Day, Place for the Council Meetings of the City of Cape May
161-07-2008 Establishing Business Hours for City Hall, Cape May
162-07-2008 Designation of Bank Depositories for the City of Cape May
163-07-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Appointment of Certain Members of the Boards and Commissions of the City of Cape May

Certification of Referendum Petition by City Clerk

Recess – 15 minutes

Budget Report
Less than $500.00 Check Register – Washington Street Mall Dedication Entertainers

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:

159-2008 An Ordinance Providing for a Special Emergency Appropriation for Master Plan

RESOLUTIONS:


164-07-2008A Payment of Bills
164-07-2008B Payment of Bills
165-07-2008 Washington Street Mall Streetscape – Change Order Resolution – Bud Concrete, Inc.


Mayor’s Appointments

Cape May Library Advisory Committee
Eileen R. Cassidy term to expire on June 30, 2009
Ed Hutchinson term to expire on June 30, 2009
Anita DeSatnick term to expire on June 30, 2009
Janice Davis term to expire on June 30, 2009
George Catanese term to expire on June 30, 2009

Mayor’s Advisory Committee
Robert Manifold
David MacKenzie
Howard Ferguson
Alison E. Bjork
Richard Townsend
Jeanne C. Powick
Barbara Pitman
Thomas J. Curran
Suzanne E. Smigo

Emergency Management Council
Dr. Edward J. Mahaney, Jr., Mayor
John Kennedy, Fire Police
Terri Swain, Councilmember/ Businessperson
Diane Sorantino, Chief of Police
Harvey Williams, Past Coordinator
Victoria Zelenak, Administrative School Principal
Clarence Lear, Lt. Cape May Police Department
John McIntyre, Emergency Management Radio Operator
Virginia Hesel, Communications Coordinator
Larry Notch, Emergency Management Able Body
Andrew Boyt, Businessperson/Contractor
Jennifer Kopp, Editor, Cape May Star and Wave
David Danaher, Emergency Management Dispatcher

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Adjournment

Tuesday, June 17, 2008
6:00PM

134-06-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Providing for a Meeting Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12

CLOSED SESSION - Personnel – City Manager – New Patio Permit Procedure and water/sewer project

PROCLAMATION: Myasthenia Gravis Month

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions:
135-08-2008 2006 Utility and Road Program – Change Order #3 – 2006 Road Program – Reduction in Contract Amount - Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.
136-06-2008 Resolution to Fix the Date and Time for the Annual Reorganization
137-06-2008 Authorizing Purchase of 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac for Beach Patrol
138-06-2008 Approval to Submit a Grant Application and Execute a Grant Agreement with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the FY2009 NJDOT Transportation Trust Fund Project
139-06-2008 Resolution for Renewal of Membership in the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund
140-06-2008 Approving Place-To-Place Transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption Liquor License No. 0502-33-006-001 For an Expansion of Premises Located at 142 Decatur Street, Cape May, New Jersey
141-06-2008 Release of Maintenance Bond for Swain’s Hardware – Block 1040, Lot 2.01 & 2
142-06-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Authorizing the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display
143-06-2008 Payment of Bills
144-06-2008 Resolution Approving State Aid Agreement
146-06-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving a Professional Service Agreement Between South Jersey Economic Development District and the City of Cape May

MINUTES:
Worksession/Regular Meeting Minutes dated April 1, 2008
Special Session Meeting Minutes dated June 11, 2008
Special Closed Executive Session Meeting Minutes dated June 11, 2008

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Clerk/Licensing Monthly Report dated June, 2008
Registrars Monthly Report dated June, 2008
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 8, 2008
CMCMUA Monthly Meeting Minutes dated May 7, 2008 and May 21, 2008
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated June 9, 2008
Tax Collections Monthly Report dated through 4/30/08
Plan Endorsement Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes dated June 2, 2008
Cash Management Monthly Report dated May 2008
Environmental Commission Monthly Meeting Minutes dated May 14, 2008
Energy Committee Notes dated May 16, 2008
Department of Public Works dated May 2008
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated May 2008
Fire Department Monthly Report dated May 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 5/1 – 5/31

LICENSES:
Special Permit for Social Affair, Cottager’s Association of Cape May, PO Box 146, Cape May, July 5, 2008 from 5pm to 10pm at Beach Club of Cape May, Maryland & Buffalo Aves., "Annual Welcome Back Party".

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes dated May 20, 2008

RESOLUTIONS:
145-06-2008 Resolution Approving Liquor License Renewals 2008-2009

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
145A-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 145-2008 Supplementing Chapter 7 Traffic to Establish Fire Zones
153-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Various Chapters of the Code in Order to Conform with the Requirements of the City of Cape May Beach Management Plan
154-2008 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and Sewer Utility in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, Appropriating $2,100,000 Bonds or Notes of the City for Financing the Cost Thereof
155-2008 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and Sewer Utility in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, Appropriating $2,000,000 Bonds or Notes of the City for Financing the Cost Thereof
156-2008 An Ordinance Supplementing Chapter 482 of the Cape May City Code Regarding the Approval of the Shade Tree Commission
157-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 7 To Authorize the Issuance of On-Street Parking Permits
158-2008 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 440, Article III, of the Cape May City Code – Street Openings

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

REVISED
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

PROCLAMATION:
Proclamation Honoring Dr. Irving Tenenbaum

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

145A-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Ordinance No. 145-2008 Supplementing Chapter 7 Traffic to Establish Fire Zones

146A-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Fee Structure for Patio Permit Fees Along the Washington Street Mall and Promenade

149-2008 Bond Ordinance providing for various improvements and equipment for the Water and Sewer Utility of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, appropriating the aggregate amount of $1,000,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $1,000,000 bonds or notes of the City to finance part of the cost thereof.

150-2008 Bond Ordinance providing for improvements and equipment for the Beach Utility of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, appropriating the aggregate amount of $630,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $630,000 bonds or notes of the City to finance part of the cost thereof.

151-2008 Bond Ordinance providing for various capital improvements of the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, appropriating the aggregate amount of $1,400,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $1,330,000 bonds or notes of the City to finance part of the cost thereof.

152-2008 Bond Ordinance providing for the construction of a new convention hall facility in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, appropriating $10,500,000 therefor and authorizing the issuance of $10,500,000 bonds or notes of the City to finance part of the cost thereof.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
114-05-2008 Refund of Overpaid 2008 Taxes
115-05-2008 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948116-08-2008 Award of Contract for Supplying of Water Meters with Encoded Registers and Radio Frequency Automatic Meter Reading
117-05-2008 Resolution Providing for the Insertion of a Special item of Revenue in the Budget Pursuant to Chapter 159 PL 1948
118-05-2008 Payment of Bills
119-05-2008 Resolution to Participate in a Feasibility Study to Form the South jersey Health Insurance Fund (SJHIF)
120-05-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving a Professional Services Agreement Between McCabe & Associates, Inc. and the City of Cape May
121-05-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Establishing a Procedure for Public Improvements

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Ordinances for Introduction
154-2008 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and Sewer Utility in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, Appropriating $2,100,000 Bonds or Notes of the City for Financing the Cost Thereof
155-2008 Bond Ordinance Providing for Improvements to the Water and Sewer Utility in and by the City of Cape May, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, Appropriating $2,000,000 Bonds or Notes of the City for Financing the Cost Thereof
156-2008 An Ordinance Supplementing Chapter 482 of the Cape May City Code Regarding the Approval of the Shade Tree Commission
157-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending Chapter 7 To Authorize the Issuance of On-Street Parking Permits
158-2008 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 440, Article III, of the Cape May City Code – Street Openings

MINUTES:
City Council Closed Executive Meeting Minutes dated May 6, 2008

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated May 8, 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report 4/1/08 – 4/30/08
Energy Committee Notes for April 24, 2008
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 23, 2008
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated March 24, 2008 & April 28, 2008
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated April 10, 2008
Vital Statistics Monthly Report for April, 2008
Licensing Office Monthly Report for April, 2008
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated April 2008
Fire Department Monthly Report dated April, 2008
Department of Public Works Job Log – April 2008
Code Enforcement Log from 1/1/08-5/12/08

LICENSES:
1. Catering Permit for Frog Spring Corporation @1600 Delaware Avenue, June 21, 2008, 10 AM-5PM for Harbor Fest.
2. Social Affair Permit for Corinthian Yacht Club @1819 Delaware Ave., May 23, 2008, 5pm – 8pm for Beach Theatre Foundation Fundraiser.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Amended
Monday, April 14, 2008

PROCLAMATION: Appreciation Proclamation for Phil Risko - Northstar Marine Sea Tow

PUBLIC HEARING ON 2OO8 BUDGET

88-04-2008 Resolution Authorizing the Reading of the 2008 Budget by Title Only
89-04-2008 Resolution to Adopt 2008 Budget, as Amended

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 

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

90-04-2008 Resolution Designating May 1st and May 2nd as Make-A-Wish Weekend
91-04-2008 Resolution Authorizing the Competitive Contracting Process for Revaluation
92-04-2008 Resolution Approving USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase II Change Order #2 – Mount Construction
93-04-2008 Resolution Authorizing Application for 2009 State Aid Funding for the Reconstruction of Cape May Avenue – Phase 2 and Authorizing Remington, Vernick and Walberg Engineers to Prepare Said Application
94-04-2008 Resolution Making Application to the Local Finance Board
95- 04-2008 Award Contract for Electrical Service and Repairs
96-04-2008 Award Contract for Janitorial Supplies
97-04-2008 Award Contract for Tree Care and Maintenance
98-04-2008 Payment of Bills
99-04-2008 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Mortgage Subordination Agreement for the Property Located at 17 Second Avenue

MINUTES:
City Council Meeting Minutes dated February 19, 2008

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated April 7, 2008
Energy Committee Notes dated April 4, 2008
Vital Statistics Report dated March 2008
Tax Collections Report dated 2/29/08 and 3/31/08
Police Department Monthly Report dated 1/08 and 2/08
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 2/26/08
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated 3/14/08
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 3/11/08
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 3/1 – 3/31/08
Fire/EMS Monthly Report dated March, 2008
Water/Sewer Department Monthly Report dated March, 2008

LICENSES:
1. MAC raffle license for Merchandise on November 8, 2008 @ 5:00 PM @ Cape May Stage on Bank and Lafayette Streets.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:
City Council Meeting Minutes dated March 18, 2008

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
149-2008 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE WATER AND SEWER UTILITY OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
150-2008 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE BEACH UTILITY OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $630,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $630,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
151-2008 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,400,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,330,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.
152-2008 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CONVENTION HALL FACILITY IN AND BY THE CITY OF CAPE MAY, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $10,500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,500,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF.

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
143-2008 An 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
144-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Section 211, Development Fees to Include Escrow Fees for Demolition Applications to the Historic Preservation Commission
145-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7 Traffic to Establish Fire Zones
146-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Fee Structure for Patio Permit Fees Along the Washington Street Mall and Promenade
147-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving a New Lease Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts for the Physick Estate Property

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC PORTION

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
53-03-2008 Resolution Approving an Emergency Temporary Budget Appropriation
58-03-2008 Resolution to Authorize the Transfer of Title of 1993 Suburban Fire Vehicle to Cape May Volunteer Fire Company
59-03-2008 Cancellation of a Grant Balance
60-03-2008 Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Gas Lamp in the City Right-of-Way – 816 Kearney Avenue
61-03-2008 Resolution Authorizing the Installation of a Gas Lamp in the City Right-of-Way – 518 Broad Street
62-03-2008 Authorizing Sale of Various Municipal Surplus Equipment and one 1980 Seagrave Fire Pumper via Online Auction Under State Contract #170967
63-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving the Establishment of a Dog Park
64-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Requesting Approval of the Director of the DLGS to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for Disposal of Forfeited Property
65-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Requesting Approval of the Director of the DLGS to Establish a Dedicated Trust by Rider for Parking Offense Adjudicated Act
66-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving Bids for Lease of Space on the Canning House Lane Water Tower for the Installation and Operation of Cellular Communications Antenna and Other Related Equipment
67-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Affirming Intention to procure and Install Solar Photovoltaic System Upon Notification of Grant Award
68-03-2008 Resolution Amending the City of Cape May Personnel Policy Manual
69-03-2008 Award of Contract – Harbor View Park Improvements
70-03-2008 Appointment to WiFi Taskforce of the City of Cape May
71-03-2008 Payment of Bills
72-03-2008 2007 Utility and Road Program Change Order #1 – Kline Construction
73-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving memorandum of Agreement Between United States Coast Guard and City of Cape May Police Department Regarding Law Enforcement on Board Training Center Cape May
74-03-2008 Resolution of the City of Cape May Approving Agreement for Stipends by and Between the City of Cape May and United Auto Workers AFL-CIO Local 2327

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes dated 2/11/08
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated 2/14/08
Tax Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 3/4/08
CMCMUA Meeting Minutes dated 1/9/08 and 1/23/08
Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes dated 11/29/07
Cash Management Monthly Report dated January and February 2008
Planning Board Meeting Minutes dated 12/11/07
Public Works Job Log dated February 2008
Vital Statistics Report dated February 2008
WiFi Taskforce Meeting Minutes dated 3/6/08
Licensing Office Monthly Report dated February, 2008
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes dated March 12, 2008
Code Violation Call Log for February
Fire Department Monthly Report dated February, 2008
Water/Sewer Monthly Report for February, 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 2/1/08 – 2/29/08

LICENSES:
1. Merchandise Raffle, car, Knights of Columbus, 525 Washington St, Cape May.

NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:

MINUTES:

City Council Meeting Minutes dated March 4, 2008

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
143-2008 An 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
144-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Section 211, Development Fees to Include Escrow Fees for Demolition Applications to the Historic Preservation Commission
145-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7 Traffic to Establish Fire Zones
146-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending the Fee Structure for Patio Permit Fees Along the Washington Street Mall and Promenade
147-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Approving a New Lease Agreement Between the City of Cape May and Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts for the Physick Estate Property

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
133-2008 Ordinance of the City of Cape May to Amend the Zoning Map and to Establish New R-1A Overlay Zone for Blocks 1161 and 1162
139-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 324 Malls and Plazas to Incorporate New Restrictions on the Patio Permit
141-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 194 Construction Activities to Limit Pile Driving Activities Within the Historic District
142A-2008 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 59 of the Code to Facilitate the Provision of Affordable Housing

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
(A) City Attorney
(B) City Manager
(C) City Clerk
Candidate Packets due in Clerk’s Office on 3/20/08 by 4pm
City Hall Closed – Friday 3/21/08 – Good Friday
April Regular Council Meeting will be on 4/14/08 at 7pm
School Board Election – 4/15/08 4pm-8pm
(D) Councilmembers

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC PORTION: Should anyone wish to ask questions of the Council or seek an opinion, they should contact the individual Council member(s) before or after a Council meeting to get opinions or comments on certain issues. Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be allowed to address the Council only once during the public portion of the meeting and will be limited to five (5) minutes.

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

2008 CAPE MAY CITY BUDGET:

39-02-2008 Local Municipal Budget – Approval of Council - Introduction of the 2008 Cape May City Budget

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
40-02-2008 Appointment to Housing Authority of the City of Cape May
41-02-2008 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Utilities – Block 1110, Lot 36C1154
42-02-2008 Refund of Overpaid 2008 Taxes – Block 1148, Lot 39
43-02-2008 Resolution Authorizing Services of Verizon to Move Lines at Mall Information Booth in an amount not to exceed $23,000.00
44-02-2008 Resolution Declaring Certain Parking Meter Housings as Surplus Property and Authorizing Sale to the Town of Farmville,Va.
45-02-2008 Payment of Bills
46-02-2008 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 (Removed from Agenda)
47-02-2008 Award of Contract – Lifeguard Building Renovations

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Under $500 Bill Payment List
DPW Job Log dated January 2008
Water/Sewer Monthly Report dated January 2008
Fire Department Monthly Report dated January 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 1/1/08 – 1/31/08
Licensing Office Monthly Report dated January 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 1/1/07 – 12/31/07
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated 2/6/08
Vital Statistics Monthly Report dated January 2008
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated January 10, 2008
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting Minutes dated October 25, 2007

LICENSES:
Cape May Kiwanis Club (DARE) cash raffle @ 214 Beach Avenue, Cape May on March 14, 2008.
Christ Child Society of Cape May County Chapter raffle @ Grand Hotel, 1045 Beach Ave., Cape May on April 27, 2008.
Cape May NJ State Film Festival special permit for social affair @ Beach Theatre, Beach Drive, Cape May on Sunday, February 24, 2008 from 8pm – 11pm.


NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
:

RESOLUTIONS:
48-02-2008 A Resolution Approving a Beach Management Plan for the Protection of Federally and State-Listed Endangered or Threatened Species

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION:
139-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 324 Malls and Plazas to Incorporate New Restrictions on the Patio Permit
140-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Article I Chapter 407 Yard Sales to Limit the Days During Which Yard Sales May Be Conducted Within the City
141-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Restating Chapter 194 Construction Activities to Limit Pile Driving Activities Within the Historic District
142-2008 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 59 of the Cape May City Code to Facilitate the Provision of Affordable Housing

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:
134-2008 An Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank
135-2008 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
136-2008 An Ordinance Amending Section 199-2A of the Cape May City Code – Construction Fees
137-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Sign Regulations to Permit Political Campaign Signs on Limited Basis Only

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

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

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC PORTION: Should anyone wish to ask questions of the Council or seek an opinion, they should contact the individual Council member(s) before or after a Council meeting to get opinions or comments on certain issues. Those wishing to publicly comment shall come forward, give their name and address and speak into the microphone. Each speaker will be allowed to address the Council only once during the public portion of the meeting and will be limited to five (5) minutes.

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

RESOLUTIONS: Council will accept questions from the public on Consent Agenda Resolutions
19-01-2008 Authorizing the filing of an Application for Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant for the Year 2007
20-01-2008 Resolution Approving Certified List of LOSAP Qualified City of Cape May Volunteer Fire Department Members for the Year 2007
21-01-2008 Resolution Approving USDA Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project – Phase 2 – Change Order No. 1 – Final Video Pipe Services, Inc.
22-01-2008 Authorizing Utility Bill Adjustment due to Catastrophic Occurrence
23-01-2008 Refund of Overpaid 2007 & 2008 Taxes – Block 1032 2C500B
24-01-2008 Refund of Overpaid 2007 Taxes – Block 1018 18C-26
25-01-2008 Award of Contract for Supplying of Water Meter Installation Materials
26-01-2008 Award of Contract for Supplying of Water & Sewer Materials and Supplies
27-01-2008 Award of Contract for Supply and Installation of Pole Type Storage Building
28-01-2008 Payment of Bills

REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE CLERK:
Shade Tree Commission Meeting Minutes dated December 13, 2007
Monthly Report of Tax Collections dated 12/31/07
Assessors Office Monthly Report dated January 7, 2008
Environmental Commission Minutes dated January 2, 2008
Construction Permit Activity Report dated 12/1 – 12/31/07
Energy Master Plan Committee Notes dated 12/27/07
Public Works Job Log dated December, 2007
Fire Department Monthly Report dated December 2007
Fire Department Year End Report for 2007
Water/Sewer Monthly Report for December 2007
Licensing Office Monthly Report for December 2007

LICENSES:
1. Raffle License for Cape May Stage, Merchandise, December 20, 2008 @ 9:30 PM @ 405 Lafayette Street, Cape May, NJ.

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
134-2008 An Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank
135-2008 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
136-2008 An Ordinance Amending Section 199-2A of the Cape May City Code – Construction Fees
137-2008 An Ordinance of the City of Cape May Amending and Supplementing Sign Regulations to Permit Political Campaign Signs on Limited Basis Only
138-2008 Bond Ordinance Amending Bond Ordinance Numbered 1264-2002 of the City of Cape May, In the County of Cape May, New Jersey Finally Adopted June 18, 2002 in Order to Provide for the Construction of a New Convention Hall Facility


NON-CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
:

MINUTES:
City Council Worksession Meeting Minutes dated January 2, 2008

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION FOR ADOPTION:

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
(A) City Attorney
(B) City Manager
(C) City Clerk – February worksession meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Presidential Primary – Tuesday, February 5, 2008
(D) Councilmembers

CITY MANAGER REPORT:

PUBLIC PORTION:

COUNCIL & CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT