Cape May Court House, NJ

March 3, 2008 6:00 pm

REGULAR MEETING

 

FLAG SALUTE     

THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED:

 

I hereby declare that notice has been given to the Herald Times, the Atlantic City Press and posted on the bulletin board of the Middle Township Municipal Building, stating the time and place of the following meeting, as required in P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the State of New Jersey. (Sunshine Law).

 

The Township Committee met on the above date at 6:00 PM at the Middle Township Municipal Building.  Members present were Committeemember DeLanzo, Committeemember Barry, Township Clerk James Alexis, Deputy Clerk Kimberly Tomkinson, Attorney Pickering, and Engineer Orlando.  Mayor Doughty was absent.

           

 

1.                ORDINANCE NO. 1290-08 – TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14) CALENDAR YEAR 2008 – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1290-08 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/07/2008 at 6:00 p.m.

 

2.                ORDINANCE NO. 1291-08 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF VICK STREET AND A PORTION OF WILEY STREET – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1291-08 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/07/2008 at 6:00 p.m.

 

3.                ORDINANCE NO. 1292-08 – ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Barry and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1292-08 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/07/2008 at 6:00 p.m.

 

4.                ORDINANCE NO. 1293-08 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE AUTHORIZING REAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND PAYMENTS  IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 1414.01 LOT 14 PURSUANT TO THE LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1, ET SEQ. – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1293-08 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/07/2008 at 6:00 p.m.

 

5.                ORDINANCE NO. 1294-08 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,074,255 FOR THE SATT BOULEVARD SANITARY SEWER PROJECT – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Barry and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1294-08 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/07/2008 at 6:00 p.m.

 

6.                RESOLUTION NO. 77-08 – APPROVING MINUTES FOR PREVIOUS MEETING – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Barry and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the minutes from the Township Committee meeting held February 4, 2008 and the Work Session held February 20, 2008 are hereby approved.

 

7.                RESOLUTION NO. 78-08 – APPROVE PAYMENT FOR ALL BILLS – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Barry and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that payment for the following bills in the amounts indicated are hereby approved:

                                                Dedicated Trust                         $    15,364.47

                                    Current Acct.                             $    2,764,779.60

 

8.                REPORTS: The following departments submitted their reports for the months indicated below: Zoning Official for the month of January;  Municipal Clerk for the month of January; Municipal Court for the month of January; Police for the month of January; Treasurer for the month of January; Zoning Official for the month of February; Municipal Clerk for the month of February;

 

9.                RESOLUTION NO. 79-08; 80-08 – REFUND OF TAXES (ITEMS A THROUGH B) – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

(a)     79-08 Refund due to overpayment made by Mortgage Company

ACCT    BLOCK       LOT        OWNER/LOCATION                                   AMOUNT CK# 

18527

 

933

9

BRYAN, JOSH C & JESSICA L

310 W MAIN STREET

453.76

Refund payable to:

First American Real Estate Tax Service

Refund Department

PO Box 961250

Fort Worth, TX 76161-9887

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, that the Chief Financial Officer be instructed to draw checks in the above noted amounts payable to the above mentioned parties, as a refund of 2008 taxes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be given to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middle.

(b)     80-08 Refund due to overpayment made by Mortgage Company

ACCT    BLOCK       LOT        OWNER/LOCATION                                   AMOUNT CK# 

1368

 

 

1979

 

 

6808

 

 

18672

 

 

18701

49

 

 

96

 

 

466.01

 

 

1432

 

 

1432

2

 

 

11

 

 

21.02

 

 

6 C0112

 

 

6 C0141

GARRISON, STANLEY J

308 RTE 47 N

 

AMARANDO, TODD M & MICHELLE

105 SWAINTON GOSHEN ROAD

 

GENOVESE, SHAWN M & TRACI S

35 BAY SHORE ROAD

 

 LOPER, GEORGE W

501 SEACREST LANE

 

FISHER, WILLIAM M JR

2302 TIDEWATER AVE

 

 

432.19

 

 

726.76

 

 

864.75

 

 

225.38

 

 

225.38

Refund payable to:

WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE

1 HOME CAMPUS

X2502-011

DES MOINES, IA 50328

BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, that the Chief Financial Officer be instructed to draw checks in the above noted amounts payable to the above mentioned parties, as a refund of 2008 taxes.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be given to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middle.

 

1.                RESOLUTION NO. NO. 81-08 – CANCELLATION OF TAXES – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

           CANCELLATION OF TAXES DUE TO PROPERTY IS EXEMPT FOR 2008

           ACCT #        BLOCK           LOT                   NAME/LOCATION                             1st ½ 2008     

14514

1450

7

State of NJ Dept of Transportation

 

3703 Rte 9 S

2141.97

180

5

27

Nature Conservancy

 

532 Rte 47 N

29.89

 

2.                RESOLUTION NO. 82-08; 83-08 – APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT TERMINAL LEAVE (ITEMS A THROUGH B) – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

(a) WHEREAS, Patricia Bond has submitted her retirement forms with an effective date of February 1st, 2008, and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of Middle Township to compensate retiring employees for accumulated sick, vacation, and personal time, and

WHEREAS, final payment is requested to be made during the months of March, July, October 2008, and 2009 and

WHEREAS, the personnel office has provided sufficient documentation verifying the amount of time accumulated and the Finance Officer has certified that time,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that payment be issued to the employee in the amount referenced below.

Patricia Bond

Vacation Days                60                                                                     10,285.80

Sick Days                     143                                                                     24,514.49

Personal Days                  3                                                                         514.29

                                                                         

Balance Due                                                                                         $35,314.58

March 14, 2008 pymt           17,000.00

July 3, 2008 pymt                  5,000.00

October 10, 2008                  5,086.06

2009 pymt                            8,228.52

(b) WHEREAS, Elaine Gregory has submitted her resignation with an effective date of February 6, 2008, and 

WHEREAS, it is the policy of Middle Township to compensate resigning employees for accumulated vacation, comp, and personal time, and

           WHEREAS, final payment is requested to be made during the month of March, 2008, and

WHEREAS, the personnel office has provided sufficient documentation verifying the amount of time accumulated and the Finance Officer has certified that time,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that payment be issued to the employee in the amount referenced below.

           Elaine Gregory

           Vacation Hours       99.5                                                                1,735.28

           Comp Hours              1.5                                                                     26.16

           Personal Hours            3.5                                                                  61.04

           Balance Due                                                                             $   1,822.48

 

3.               RESOLUTION NO. 84-08 – RELEASE OF TRUST ACCOUNTS – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Barry and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

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,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that upon request of the Zoning Officer the following balances in the Trust Accounts as listed on the attached sheets shall be released.

 

4.                RESOLUTION NO. 85-08 – TRANSFER OF FUNDS – RESERVES – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, it is legal and lawful to make budget transfers on and after the first day of November in any budget year,

NOW THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and the State of New Jersey, that the following transfers of budget appropriations be made in the budget of Middle Township for the year 2007:

From

 

 

Amount

 

To

 

Police S&W

 

 

 

Legal OE

 

7-01-25-240-240-111

 

11,000

 

7-01-20-155-156-249

Police S&W

 

 

   

 

 

Finance OE

 

7-01-25-240-240-111                    

                                  

        5,500

 

7-01-20-130-130-213

 

 

Police S&W

                                  

 

 

Engineering OE

7-01-25-240-240-111

 

 

         3,300

 

7-01-20-165-165-249

 

 

 

 

 

 

Police S&W

 

 

 

Police Radio Misc

7-01-25-240-240-111

 

 

         9,500

 

7-01-25-250-250-299

 

 

5.                RESOLUTION 86-08 – EMERGENCY TEMPORARY BUDGET AMENDMENT – On motion by Committeemember Barry seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen and no adequate provision has been made in the 2008 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose; and NJSA 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency appropriation for the purpose above mentioned, and

WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 96 PL 1951 (NJSA 40A:4-20) including this resolution total  $2,129,794.92

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with NJSA 40A:4-20

  1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made in the amount of  $2,129,794.92. That said emergency temporary appropriation shall be provided for in the 2008 budget under the title of: 

See Attached List

  1. That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Services.

 

GENERAL GOV.

 

 

 

 

8-01-20-100-100-

General Administration

S&W

 

 

10,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

5,000.00

8-01-20-100-101-

Public Affairs

S&W

 

 

-6,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

0.00

8-01-20-105-105-

Human Resources

S&W

 

 

5,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

3,000.00

8-01-20-110-110-

Mayor & Committee

S&W

 

 

5,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

0.00

8-01-20-120-120-

Municipal Clerk

S&W

 

 

10,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

0.00

8-01-20-120-121-

Codification

OE

 

 

2,500.00

8-01-20-120-122-

Records Management

OE

 

 

2,800.00

8-01-20-130-130-

Financial Admin

S&W

 

 

10,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

5,000.00

8-01-20-130-131-

Grants Admin

S&W

 

 

5,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

15,000.00

8-01-20-130-132-

Bond Registrar

OE

 

 

0.00

8-01-20-135-135-

Audit Services

OE

 

 

10,000.00

8-01-20-145-145-

Tax Collector

S&W

 

 

10,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

3,000.00

8-01-20-150-150-

Tax Assessor

S&W

 

 

10,000.00

 

 

OE

 

 

0.00

8-01-20-155-155-

Liquidation of TTL's

OE

 

 

0.00
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