SUBJECT TO REVISIONS
AGENDA
May 5, 2008 6:00 pm
REGULAR MEETING
FLAG
SALUTE
THIS
MEETING IS BEING RECORDED
Promoting
Donald Nelson to Police Sergeant
BE IT ORDAINED, by the
Township Committee of the
SECTION 1. Section 236-41 of the
Code of the
NAME OF STREET SIDE LOCATION
315 feet west
Locust Lane North Beginning at the curb line of
Route 9 to the
easterly bound intersection of
locust Lane and right-of-way of
BE
IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee
of the Township of Middle in the County of Cape May and the State of New Jersey
as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 218-58(D) is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 2.
Section 218-58(D) is
hereby replaced with the following:
D. Where partial approval of improvements is granted by the
governing body, the performance guarantee shall be released as follows:
(1) If all improvements are
installed and accepted except for the second coat of asphalt on any street or
road, all but 200% of the engineer’s estimate of the cost of the second coat of
asphalt shall be released. If the second
coat of asphalt is not installed within five (5) years of the date of the
partial bond release, the Township Committee may declare the performance
guarantee in default and use the money to install the second coat of asphalt,
or, Township Committee may accept an extension of the performance guarantee in
an amount which is 200% of the recalculated engineer’s estimate of the cost of
the second coat of asphalt which performance guarantee shall be for a period
not to exceed five (5) years.
(2) In all other
circumstances where improvements are not yet completed, all but 120% of the
cost of the outstanding improvements (including the second coat of asphalt) or
30% of the amount of the original performance guaranty, whichever is greater,
shall be released.
SECTION
1. The public right, title and interest in,
along, upon and over the following
described land is hereby vacated,
surrendered and extinguished:
All that certain tract or parcel of land, situate
in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey and
being further described and bounded as follows:
BEGINNING
at the point where
1. Southeasterly
to and along the northeast boundary line of Block 51, Lot 84 and the southwest
line of Wilson Avenue to the point where Block 51, Lot 84 and Block 51, Lot 85
and Wilson Avenue meet; thence
2. Perpendicular
to the southwest line of
3. Northwesterly
along the southwest boundary line of Block 68, Lot 1 and extending further
along that line across Cleveland Avenue; thence
4.
as shown on the Middle Township Tax Map, Sheet 52,
prepared by Lewis H. Conley, Jr. with a
latest revision date of December
2005, a portion of which is attached hereto for ease of reference.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
Dedicated Trust $ 3,726.37
Current Acct. $ 3,778,100.24
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
WHEREAS, the County of Cape May established the Cape
May County Zoo within the Township of Middle in 1978; and
WHEREAS, the Cape May County Zoo has grown into a
beautiful attraction that brings visitors from all walks of life to view and
enjoy the numerous attractions at the Cape May
County Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the Cape May County Zoo, over its 30 year history,
has steadily improved, as witnessed by the millions of visitors over the 30
year history who have visited the Cape May County Zoo; and
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle
wishes to recognize this superb addition to the Township of Middle operate by
the Cape May County Zoo; so
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Township of Middle,
County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that Tuesday, May 6, 2008 be declared
Cape May County Zoo Day in the Township of Middle; and
NOW,
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be
presented to Freeholder Director Daniel Beyel and the
Cape May
WHEREAS, R.S. 40A: 4-87 provides the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services to approve the insertion of any Special Item of Revenue in
the budget of any Municipality when such item shall have been made available by
law and the amount whereof was not determined at the time of adoption of
budget, and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an
appropriation for an equal amount.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, the
Governing Body of the
Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation, & Enforcement --
FY 2008 -- $3,587.55
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that like sum be and the same is hereby
appropriated under the following caption:
2008 Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation, & Enforcement -- FY 2007 -- $3,587.55
WHEREAS, the Township of
Middle wishes to renew a contract with Data Trace (Signature Information
Solutions) which would enable the Township to create and send a READ ONLY
electronic file directly from the Tax Collectors Office via the tax software
system to Data Trace, and
WHEREAS, there is no cost
to the Township to provide said services, and
WHEREAS, the Township
shall receive a fee of $1200.00 for one year’s worth of electronic data, and
WHEREAS, the Township
assumes no liability and/or responsibility for information provided to clients
by Data Trace from information received via the electronic file, and
WHEREAS, Data Trace fully
understands that certified information shall be sought directly from the Tax
Collector’s Office in order to assure up to date and accurate information, and
WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be from January 1, 2008
through December 31, 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of
Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that Township
Clerk/Administrator James Alexis, Chief Finance Officer
TURF / SOD MATERIAL AND DELIVERY ONLY
WHEREAS, early
intervention in childhood is essential in the detection and treatment of
developmental disorders; and
WHEREAS, Autism is a disorder that effects the
developmental and functioning of a persons verbal and non-verbal communication
skills, social interactions and patterns of behavior; and
WHEREAS, there are over
1.5 million Americans with Autism and in
WHEREAS, there is no known
single cause or cure for Autism; and
WHEREAS, early
intervention for children with Autism Disorders can help families with behavior
modification and educational strategies; and
WHEREAS, the earlier a
child is diagnosed with Autism, the more effective intervention can be; and
WHEREAS, the Cape May County Health Department,
through Special Child Health Services, can provide free developmental
evaluations for any child up to 36 months old.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey
that May be designated as Early Childhood Intervention Month in Cape May County
to increase the public’s awareness and understanding of disorders that cause
developmental and social deficits such as Autism; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, F. Nathan Doughty, Jr., Mayor of
WHEREAS, there was 716
motor vehicle fatalities in
WHEREAS, a large
percentage of the motor vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes were not
wearing a seat belt, and
WHEREAS, use of a seat
belt remains the most effective way to avoid death or serious injury in a motor
vehicle crash, and
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the State of New
Jersey will participate in the nationwide Click it or Ticket seat belt
mobilization from May 19- June 1, 2008 in an effort to raise awareness and
increase seat belt usage through a combination of enforcement and education,
and
WHEREAS, the Division of
Highway Traffic Safety has set a goal of increasing the seat belt usage rate in
the state from the current level of 91% to 93%, and
WHEREAS, a further increase in seat belt usage in
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the
WHEREAS, certain monies
held in Trust Accounts from time to time may have balances remaining after all
fees have been paid, and
WHEREAS, the applicants
are entitled to a refund of this money
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the Middle
Township Police Department has requested certain use of the fiber-optical cable
to allow for connection to the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape
May, State of New Jersey that the Interlocal
Agreement between the Township of Middle/ Police Department and the County of
Cape May/ Sheriff’s Department in connection with usage of the fiber-optical
cable to connect to the “Picturelink Jail mug shot
application” is hereby ratified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that there is no fee associated with this agreement, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the term
of this agreement shall be for a term of seven (7) years and may be renewed in
accordance with the then prevailing Interlocal
Service Act.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign said
agreement.
WHEREAS, the
WHEREAS, the Middle
Township Police Department has requested certain use of the fiber-optical cable
to allow for connection to the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape
May, State of New Jersey that the Interlocal
Agreement between the Township of Middle/ Police Department and the County of
Cape May/ Sheriff’s Department in connection with usage of the fiber-optical
cable to connect to the “Picturelink Jail mug shot
application” is hereby ratified.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that there is no fee associated with this agreement, and
FURTHER RESOLVED, the term
of this agreement shall be for a term of seven (7) years and may be renewed in
accordance with the then prevailing Interlocal
Service Act.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign said
agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township
Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the
Agreement between Core Power and Environment and the Township of Middle for the
renewal of a maintenance contract for the UPS Unit, be and is hereby ratified
and the contract is hereby awarded through the Non-Fair and Open Process as
described in Pay-To-Play Statutes.
FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this contract shall be for a three year period, billed annually.
FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the appropriate
officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign said agreement.
Core Power & Environment -------- Maintenance Renewal (UPS Unit)
---- $3,975.00 / year
WHEREAS,
the Congress and the President of the United
States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in
which it falls as Police Week; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agency of Middle Township play an
essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of
Middle Township; and
WHEREAS,
it is important that all citizens know and
understand the problems, duties and responsibilities of their police
department, and that members of our police department recognize their duty to
serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against
violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the
weak against oppression or intimidation; and
WHEREAS,
the police department of
NOW
THEREFORE, I, F. Nathan Doughty, Jr., Mayor, on behalf of Committeewoman DeLanzo and
Committeeman Barry, call upon all citizens of Middle Township and upon all
patriotic, civil and educational organizations to observe the week of May 11
through May 17, 2008, as Police Week, with appropriate ceremonies in which all
of our people may join in commemorating police officers, past and present, who
by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities have rendered a
dedicated service to their communities and, in doing so, have established for
themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and
security of all citizens.
I
FURTHER call upon all citizens of
WHEREAS, the governing
body of the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape
May, State of New Jersey that F. Nathan Mayor Doughty or the successor to the
office of Mayor is authorized (a) to make application for such a grant, (b) if
awarded, to execute a grant agreement with the State of New Jersey for a grant
in an amount not less than $3,000.00 and not more than $3,000.00 and (c) to
execute any amendments thereto which do not increase the Grantee’s obligations.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Township Committee authorizes and hereby agrees to match 33% of the Total
Project Amount, in compliance with the match requirements of the agreement. The
availability of the match for such purposes, whether cash, services, or
property, is hereby certified. 100% of the match will be made up of in-kind
services (if allowed by grant program requirements and the agreement)
FURTHER RESOLVED, the grantee agrees to comply with all applicable
federal, state, and municipal laws, rules, and regulations in its performance
pursuant to the agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the
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NAME |
TITLE |
EFF. DATE |
EXP. DATE |
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Peter Tourison |
Municipal
Judge |
4/28/2008 |
12/31/2008 |
WHEREAS, by directive of
the County Board of Taxation, under N.J.A.C. 18:12A-1.6 (C), that any and all
tax appeals for the increase of decrease of assessments submitted to this Board
by the Tax Collector and/or Tax Assessor on behalf of the Township of Middle
for the year 2008 are hereby authorized by this governing body for disposition
by the County Board of Taxation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of
Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that this resolution as
heretofore stated shall be approved by this Township Committee, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Middle Township Tax Assessor, and when he or she is not able, the
Middle Township Deputy Tax Assessor, shall be authorized to sign any documents
necessary to defend, prosecute, and settle tax appeals.
WHEREAS, at the regular election of the school
district of the Township of Middle held on April 15, 2008, the voters of the
school district rejected the proposed budget of $20,841,715.00 submitted by the
Board of Education for the tax levy school purposes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:22-37, the Township
Committee of the Township of Middle received the proposed school budget and
supporting documentation from the Board of Education and subsequently, on April
18, 2008, consulted with said Board of Education with respect to the defeated
budget; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has reviewed the
matter carefully and being require, pursuant to the aforesaid statute, to
certify to the Cape May County Board of Taxation the amount necessary for
general fund expenses to provide a thorough and efficient school system in the
district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
1.
The allegations of the
preamble are incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
2.
After discussion with the
3.
The Township Committee of
the Township of Middle in the County of Cape May and the State of New Jersey
hereby certify that pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 18A:22-37, the
amount necessary for the general fund expenses for the school to provide a
thorough and efficient school system in the Township of Middle is
$20,541,715.00, calculated as follows:
Original tax levy
submitted to voters $20,841,715.00
Deductions made by
Committee $ 300,000.00
Athletic Salaries
$ 424,029.00
11-401-100-100
$ - 5,000.00
$
419,029.00
Student Transportation
Services
Salaries for Pupil
Transportation
Non-Public Schools
$ 153,083.00
11-000-270-183 $
- 11,461.00
$
141,622.00
Special Education
$ 165,916.00
11-000-270-161 $ - 4,320.00
$
161,596.00
Non-Instructional
Equipment
$ 162,500.00
12-000-270=732
$ - 40,000.00
$
122,500.00
Health Benefits
$ 4,115,819.00
11-000-291-270 $ - 15,000.00
$
4,100,819.00
Operations/Maintenance
Salaries $ 1,346,801.00
11-000-262-100 $ -
52,000.00
$
1,294,801.00
Construction Services $ 221,952.00
12-000-400-450 $ - 79,600.00
$
142,352.00
Tuition/Other $
20,000.00
11-000-100-569 $
- 20,000.00
-0-
Tuition to County
Vocational School
$ 1,230,530.00
11-000-100-563 $
- 8,000.00
$
1,222.530.00
Salaries of Secretarial
Assistants $
440,486.00
11-000-240-105 $ -25,508.00
$
414,978.00
Improvement of
Instructional Services $
229,369.00
11-000-221-104 $
-39,111.00
$ 190,258.00
Tax levy for general fund
expenses $
20,541,715.00
The Township Clerk be, and
hereby is, directed to cause a copy of this Resolution to be forwarded to the
Cape May County Board of Taxation, the Secretary of the Board of Education of
the Township of Middle, the Tax Assessor of the Township of Middle, and two (2)
copies to the Superintendent of Schools for the County of Cape May.
The section of the Open
Public Meetings Law, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, permits the exclusion of the
public from a meeting in certain circumstances and it is of the opinion that
such circumstances presently exist.
WHEREAS, it has been
deemed necessary and desirable to solicit bids for site improvements at Diamond
Road, Railroad Avenue, Satt Boulevard via sewer
extension and road construction, and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were
received on February 20, 2008, and
WHEREAS, it appears that
the following bid submitted represents a figure equal to the lowest bid
received, which complies with specifications.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
by the Township Committee of the Township
of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the contract for ROAD, RAILROAD
AVENUE, SATT BOULEVARD SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION AND SATT BOULEVARD ROAD
CONSTRUCTION be and hereby is awarded
to:
Foglio Contracting
Inc. in the amount of $593,262.64