Cape May Court House, NJ
June 17, 2002 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 Mayor Doughty, and
Committeemember DeLanzo.
Committeemember Leusner was absent.
Business Administrator Alexis, Township Clerk Coco, Attorney Gorman,
Engineer Orlando and Personnel Director Lochten were present.
1.
RESOLUTION NO. 187-02
LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT AUDIT SERVICES J. L. EZYSKE & CO. CASCADE
CORPORATION CASE - On motion By Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember
DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq.) provides for
the award of contracts, for professional services without advertising for bids,
and
WHEREAS, the Township of Middle requires said services and funds are available
for said purpose,
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 the
following person is hereby appointed to the position designated below for the
period beginning on June 17, 2002 through completion of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract be executed by the Township of Middle
with the following person to supply professional services for the period from
June 17, 2002 through completion of the project.
Audit Services J. L. Ezyske & Co.
Cascade Corporation Case
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the
Herald-Times a required by law.
FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is contingent upon the certification of
availability of funds and submission of State Affirmative Action Certification.
2.
RESOLUTION NO. 188-02
AWARD OF BID RECONSTRUCTION OF CHURCH STREET ALBRECHT & HEUN - On
motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by
majority on roll call, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary and desirable to solicit bids for
Reconstruction of Church Street, and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on June 5, 2002 at 3:00 P.M., 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 the Reconstruction of
Church Street shall be awarded to Albrecht & Heun for a total bid price of
$59,263.00.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award is conditioned upon submission of Initial
Project Workforce Report-Construction and Treasurers Certification of
availability of funds.
3.
RESOLUTION NO. 189-02
AWARD OF BID CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
- ALBRECHT & HEUN - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary and desirable to solicit bids for Capital
Improvement Program, and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on June 5, 2002 at 3:00 P.M., 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 the Capital
Improvement Program shall be awarded to Albrecht & Heun for a total bid
price of $394,853.00.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award is conditioned upon submission of Initial
Project Workforce Report-Construction and Treasurers Certification of
availability of funds.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 190-02 REDUCE PERFORMANCE BOND - SAM DELARSO - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, $20,079.50 is being held as a performance guarantee of Sam DeLarso for site improvements at Block 1, Lot 4.05, also known as Rt 47 N, Goshen, and
WHEREAS, the Engineer has conducted his inspection and determined that improvements having a value of $16,000.00 have been completed, and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Official has recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be reduced to $4,079.50.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that Account #22220002640 ZEA Master Account, Account #346416 Sub Account at Fleet Bank be and is hereby reduced to $4,079.50.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 191-02 AWARD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT XEROX CORPORATION - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was adopted: WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law (N.J.S.A.40A:11-1 et seq.) provides for the award of contracts, for professional services without advertising for bids, and
WHEREAS, the Township of Middle requires said services and funds are available for said purpose,
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 the following person is hereby appointed to the position designated below for the period beginning on June 4, 2002 through December 31, 2002. XEROX COPIER MAINTENANCE
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be published in the Herald-Times as required by law.
FURTHER RESOLVED that this contract is contingent upon the certification of availability of funds and submission of State Affirmative Action Certification.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 192-02 CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGE - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN RIO AUTO BODY SHOP - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority 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 Mortgage of Little Red School House is hereby canceled.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said Cancellation of Mortgage.
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 193-02
CANCELLATION OF MORTGAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN - LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE - On motion by Mayor Doughty
seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority 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 Mortgage of Little Red School
House is hereby canceled.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said Cancellation of Mortgage.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 194-02 ADJUST SALARY - GREG ARNOLD - On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was adopted: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that the following employee salaries will be amended to the amount opposite their name:
|
NAME |
TITLE |
SALARY |
EFF. DATE |
|
Gregory Arnold |
Recreation Program Administrator |
$51,019.00 |
6/17/02 |
|
Gregory Arnold |
Coordinator of Special Events |
0 |
6/17/02 |
9. RESOLUTION NO. 195-02 APPOINTING SUMMER RECREATION STAFF - On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was adopted: 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 the following persons be and hereby are appointed to fill the positions at the salary opposite their name:
|
NAME |
SALARY |
ACCOUNT |
EFF. DATE |
|
Susan Rennie |
$3,000.00 |
Ded. Tr. |
6/19/02 |
|
Kris Arnold |
$10.00/hr |
Ded. Tr. |
6/19/02 |
|
Lynn Blake |
$10.00/hr |
Ded. Tr. |
6/19/02 |
|
Sharon Siefken |
$12.00/hr |
Ded. Tr |
6/19/02 |
|
Rebecca Fisher |
$ 9.00/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
Amanda Porter |
$ 8.50/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
Brian Vergantino |
$ 7.00/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
Greg DeCecco |
$ 7.00/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
Kelly Nicholson |
$ 8.25/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
NEW HIRES |
|
|
|
|
Alyse Tanghare |
$ 6.25/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
Michelle Keating |
$ 6.25/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
Neninqua Barlow |
$ 8.00/hr |
Ded. Tr. |
6/19/02 |
|
Demetria Lee |
$ 8.00/hr |
Ded. Tr. |
6/19/02 |
|
Tim Janicki |
$ 8.00/hr |
Ded. Tr. |
6/19/02 |
|
Lydia Farrow |
$ 7.50/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
|
Harold Watkins |
$ 7.50/hr |
OE |
6/19/02 |
10. RESOLUTION NO. 196-02 ADOPTING THE ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUEST POLICIES AND FORMS - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was adopted: NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, that the Access to Public Information Request Policies and Forms attached to and made a part of this Resolution, hereby be adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Policy and Form have been distributed to all offices in the Township of Middle and is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Township of Middle.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Custodian of Records be permitted to appoint Deputies within each Department as the Custodian of Records as he/she sees fit.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 197-02-FY 2002 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed by majority on roll call, the resolution was adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that approval for the FY 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant be and is hereby approved.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Police Captain Joseph Evangelista is named as the Contact Person is and that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said documents.
12.
REVIEW OF TEMPORARY
EASEMENT OLD STAGECOACH CAMPGROUND
Township Solicitor, Bruce Gorman, does not think we should extend this
easement. Interfering in private dispute
between two landowners. Old Stagecoach
is seriously in arrears on taxes.
Recommends we do not have sign removed.
13. RESOLUTION
NO. 198-02 CLOSED SESSION POTENTIAL LITIGATION - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember
DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was
adopted:
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey:
1. The public shall be excluded from the discussion of an action upon the hereinafter-specified matter: POTENTIAL LITIGATION
2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: POTENTIAL LITIGATION
3. It is anticipated at this
time the above subject matter will be made public as follows:
WHEN THE
MATTER IS TERMINATED
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
13. REPORTS The Court Administrator submitted her report for the month of May 2002 showing $17,870.30 paid to the Treasurer for the General Account.
15.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF
PREVIOUS MEETING - On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed by majority on roll
call, the Township Committee
Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2002 were
approved.
15. APPROVAL OF
BILLS FOR PAYMENT - On motion by
Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and Passed by majority on roll call, the bills were
ordered paid.
16. ANNOUNCEMENT
The County of Cape May has adopted
a Resolution setting the speed limits on Bayshore Road.
17. RAFFLE Middle Township High School All Sports Booster Club
has applied to hold a Raffle on July 4, 2002, at Big Timberlake
Campground. Application is in order and
fee has been paid. On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and
passed by majority on roll call.
Raffle license #7-02 was granted.
18. RAFFLE Knights of Columbus has applied to hold a Raffle on
July 4, 2002, at the Davies Sports Complex.
Application is in order and fee has been paid. On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty
and passed by majority on roll call.
Raffle license #8-02 was granted.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 199-02 RATIFYING AGREEMENT TO FURNISH FIREWORKS EXHIBITION WITH FIREWORKS BY GIRONE - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call, the following resolution was adopted: BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the Agreement between Girone and he Townshi