Cape May Court House, NJ
May 6, 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,
Committeemember Leusner and DeLanzo.
Business Administrator Alexis, Township Clerk Coco, Attorney Gorman,
Engineer Orlando and Deputy Clerk Lochten were present.
Recreation Director Gregory Arnold presented Committeemember Leusner with a
plague of special recognition for his efforts over the past twenty years for
support of sport and recreation in Middle Township.
1.
AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUXILIARY POPPY DAY.
2.
ORDINANCE NO. 1104-02 AN ORDINANCE VACATING AN
UNNAMED ALLEY AS SHOWN ON SHEET 13.05 OF THE MIDDLE TOWNSHIP TAX MAP. On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by
Mayor Doughty and unanimously passed on roll call, Ordinance No. 1104-02 passed
first reading. Second reading, hearing and consideration for adoption will be
held on June 3, 2002 at 6:00 P.M.
3.
ORDINANCE NO. 1105-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
2218-12A(2) OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE PERTAINING TO NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARINGS ON APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT. This Ordinance has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the
Middle Township Planning Board Attorney. On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed on roll call, Ordinance No.
1105-02 passed first reading. Second reading, hearing and consideration for
adoption will be held on June 3, 2002 at 6:00 P.M.
4.
ORDINANCE NO. 1106-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, CHAPTER 250 THEREOF ENTITLED ZONING - This Ordinance has been reviewed and recommended for
approval by the Middle Township Planning Board. On motion by Committeemember
Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed by majority on roll call
with Mayor Doughty abstaining, Ordinance No. 1106-02 passed first reading. Second reading, hearing and consideration
for adoption will be held on June 3, 2002 at 6:00 P.M.
5.
ORDINANCE NO. 1107-02 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
LAND ACQUISITION IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY,
NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $649,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$616,550 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF. - On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed on roll call, Ordinance No.
1107-02 passed first reading. Second reading, hearing and consideration for
adoption will be held on June 3, 2002 at 6:00 P.M.
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 122-02
CANCELING OUTSTANDING CHECKS COURT GENERAL ACCOUNT AND BAIL ACCOUNT On
motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously
passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, there are certain checks that have been outstanding in the Middle
Township Court General Account and Bail Account for a period of more than one
year, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Treasurer to return these funds to
the Middle Township General Account.
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 the
following checks be and hereby are canceled and will be returned to the General
Account of the Township of Middle.
General Account # 2221002981 Total Amount
$496.00
Check # 4349, 4350, 4353, 4360, 4385, 4387, 4432, 4457, 4458, 4464, 4473, 4509,
4510, 4538, 4556, 4557, 4607
Bail Account #9404064781 Total
Amount $529.00
Check # 1062, 1063, 1064, 1134, 1149, 11203, 1236, 1581, 1627, 1647, 1702,
1733, 1969
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 123-02 REFUND OF MONIES SEWER
DEPARTMENT On motion by Mayor
Doughty seconded by and unanimously passed on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, there was an overpayment of funds on Account #04784, Helen Livesey in
the amount of $134.62,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT AGREED, by the Township Committee of the Township of
Middle, the governing body thereof, that the Director of Sewer is hereby
authorized to make the adjustment to the account.
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 124-02
CONFIRMATION OF SALE OF LAND On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by and
unanimously passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the Governing Body
thereof, by proper resolution, directed that a public sale be held in the
Municipal Court Room, Middle Township Hall, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court
House, NJ, and that certain lands and premises owned by, and situate within the
township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, be sold as
follows:
Resolution No. 59-02 Adopted February 4, 2002
Sale Date: February 27, 2002
WHEREAS, said sale was held at the above time and place, and said premises were
sold to the highest bidder, as follows:
|
Parcel#6 |
$15,000.00 |
Block 822 |
Lots 1-4 |
Gibbs Street |
Whitesboro |
WHEREAS, said highest bidder has requested that said lands and premises be conveyed as follows:
|
Parcel#6 |
Chazray 314 High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 |
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, that the sale of said premises, upon the above consideration, be and is hereby confirmed, and the Mayor and Clerk of the Township of Middle are hereby authorized and directed to convey said premises as directed by said highest bidder, by Bargain and Sale Deed, free and clear of all taxes up to and including the calendar quarter during which said sale was held.
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 125-02 REFUND OF TAXES On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed on roll call, taxes were
refunded on seven accounts due to overpayment by Mortgage Company.
10. RESOLUTION
NO. 126-02 CANCELLATION OF TAXES On
motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and
unanimously passed on roll call, taxes were canceled on two accounts due to
100% disabled Veteran.
11. RESOLUTION
NO. 127-02 REFUND OF TAXES On
motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Mayor Doughty and unanimously passed on roll
call, taxes were refunded on two properties due to 100% total disabled Veteran.
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 128-02
RELEASE OF TRUST ACCOUNTS On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by and
unanimously passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, certain Moneys 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 Account as listed on the attached sheets shall
be released.
13.
RESOLUTION NO. 129-02
ENDORSE TWA PERMIT APPLICATION SCHOOLHOUSE OFFICE PARK On motion by
Mayor Doughty seconded by and unanimously passed 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 Mayor F. Nathan Doughty is hereby authorized
to sign all permit applications in connection with the TWA permit for
Schoolhouse Office Park.
14.
RESOLUTION NO. 130-02
CHANGE IN CIVIL SERVICE TITLES KATIE BERG TELECOMMUNICATION OPERATOR P/T TO
FULL TIME VERA KALISH FROM PERSONNEL CLERK TO SENIOR PERSONNEL CLERK On
motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and
unanimously passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township, the
governing body thereof, that the civil service title of the following employee
be changed as follows:
|
NAME |
FROM |
TO |
SALARY |
|
Katie Berg |
Telecommunications Operator P/T |
Telecommunications Operator |
$19,000 |
|
Elvira Kalish |
Personnel Clerk |
Sr. Personnel Clerk |
$21,042. |
15.
RESOLUTION NO. 131-02
APPOINTMENT PETER TOURISON MUNICIPAL JUDGE On motion by Committeemember
DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Leusner and unanimously passed 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 person
be and is hereby appointed to fill the following position for the term of
office opposite their name:
NAME
TITLE
EFF.DATE TERM EXP SALARY
Peter Tourison Municipal
Judge 4/27/02 4/27/05 $34,561
16.
RESOLUTION NO. 132-02
TABULATION COMMITTEE WATER WHEEL On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed 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 Administrator James
Alexis, Township Clerk Sharon Coco, Township Engineer Vincent Orlando and Chief
Finance Officer Tracey Taverner, be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the
bids to be taken on May 22, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal
Building, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following:
WATER WHEEL
17. RESOLUTION NO. 133-02 TABULATION COMMITTEE CONSTRUCTION/RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ROADS On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed 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 Administrator James Alexis, Township Clerk Sharon Coco, Township Engineer Vincent Orlando and Chief Finance Officer Tracey Taverner, be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the bids to be taken on June 5, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal Building, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following:
CONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ROADS
18. RESOLUTION NO.
134-02 TABULATION COMMITTEE - CHURCH STREET RECONSTRUCTION On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed 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 Administrator James
Alexis, Township Clerk Sharon Coco, Township Engineer Vincent Orlando and Chief
Finance Officer Tracey Taverner, be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the
bids to be taken on June 5, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal
Building, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following:
CHURCH STREET RECONSTRUCTION
19.
RESOLUTION NO. 135-02
TABULATION COMMITTEE - GOSHEN
MAINTENANCE BUILDING./RESTROOM On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed 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 Administrator James
Alexis, Township Clerk Sharon Coco, Township Engineer Vincent Orlando and Chief
Finance Officer Tracey Taverner, be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the
bids to be taken on June 12, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal
Building, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following:
GOSHEN MAINTENANCE BLDG./RESTROOMS
20.
RESOLUTION NO. 136-02
TABULATION COMMITTEE GOSHEN PARKING LOT On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by and unanimously passed 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 Administrator James
Alexis, Township Clerk Sharon Coco, Township Engineer Vincent Orlando and Chief
Finance Officer Tracey Taverner, be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the
bids to be taken on May 22, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal
Building, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following:
GOSHEN PARKING LOT
21. RESOLUTION
NO. 137-02 EMERGENCY TEMPORARY BUDGET AMENDMENT - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember Leusner and unanimously passed on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, an emergent condition has arisen and no adequate provision has been
made in the 2002 temporary appropriations for the aforesaid purpose, and
N.J.S.A 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency appropriation for
the purpose above mentioned, and
WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2002
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 96, P.L. 1951 (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20)
including this resolution total $4,022,300.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-20
1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made in the
amount of $2,396,550.00.
2. That said emergency temporary appropriation shall be funded in 2002 budget
under the title of: Please see attached list
3. That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of
Local Government Services.
|
GENERAL
GOV. |
S&W |
OE |
|
|
GENERAL
ADMIN |
24,500 |
0 |
|
|
HUMAN
RESOURCES |
13,500 |
0 |
|
|
MAYOR &
COMMITTEE |
8,800 |
0 |
|
|
MUNICIPAL
CLERK |
14,700 |
0 |
|
|
CODIFICATION |
|
0 |
|
|
FINANCIAL
ADMIN |
15,000 |
0 |
|
|
AUDIT
SERVICES |
|
0 |
|
|
GRANTS
ADMIN |
850 |
0 |
|
|
TAX ASSESS |
22,000 |
0 |
|
|
TAX COLLECT |
13,500 |
0 |
|
|
LIQ OF TTL |
|
0 |
|
|
LEGAL
SERVICES |
17,000 |
0 |
|
|
COURT |
25,500 |
0 |
|
|
PROSECUTOR |
3,400 |
|
|
|
PUBLIC
DEFENDER |
2,000 |
|
|
|
ENGINEERING |