Cape May Court House, NJ
May 20, 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 Committeemember DeLanzo. Business Administrator Alexis, Township
Clerk Coco, Attorney Gorman, Engineer Orlando and Personnel Director Lochten were
present.
1.
RESOLUTION NO. 143-02
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE AND THE BOROUGH OF
CAPE MAY POINT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted:
Whereas, N.J.S.A. 40-.8A-3 authorizes municipalities to enter into agreements
for the purposes of exchanging, sharing and cooperating with regard to services
common to said communities through Interlocal Services Agreements; and
Whereas, the Borough of Cape May Point is in need of services relating to
Animal Control; and
Whereas, the Township of Middle has certain equipment and personnel available
to meet the needs of the Borough of Cape May Point in this area; and
Whereas, entering into an Interlocal Services Agreement with the Borough of
Cape May Point for this purpose has been deemed to be in the necessary for the
health, safety and welfare and economic interests of the citizens of the
Township of Middle.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of
Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that the preamble of this
Resolution is hereby incorporated by reference;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute the attached Interlocal Services Agreement between the
Township of Middle and the Borough of Cape May Point for Animal Control
Services, which is hereby incorporated by reference, pursuant to N. J. S. A.
40:8A- I et. Seq
2.
RESOLUTION NO. 144-02
CONFIRMATION OF SALE OF LAND On motion by Committeemember Leusner
seconded by Mayor Doughty 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. 97-02 Adopted April 1, 2002
Sale Date: April 30, 2002
WHEREAS, said sale was held at the above time and place, and said premises were
sold to the highest bidder, as follows:
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Parcel #2 |
$22,000.00 |
Block 299 |
Lot 16 |
23 Atlantic Ave. |
CMCH |
WHEREAS, said highest bidder has requested that said lands and premises be conveyed as follows:
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Parcel#2 |
Blanch Anderson 241 81st Street Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 |
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.
3.
RESOLUTION NO. 145-02
CONFIRMATION OF SALE OF LAND On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded
by Mayor Doughty and unanimously passed on roll call, the following resolution
was adopted:
Resolution No. 137-01 Adopted May 7, 2001
Sale Date: June 6, 2001
WHEREAS, said sale was held at the above time and place, and said premises were
sold to the highest bidder, as follows:
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Parcel #4 |
$6,000.00 |
Block 964 |
Lots 14-17,32-35 |
Washington St. |
Whitesboro |
WHEREAS, said highest bidder has requested that said lands and premises be conveyed as follows:
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Parcel#4 |
Akers Construction Inc. PO Box 311 CMCH, NJ 08210 |
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.
4.
RESOLUTION NO. 146-02
CONFIRMATION OF SALE OF LAND On motion by Committeemember Leusner
seconded by Mayor Doughty and unanimously passed on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted:
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:
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Parcel #2 |
$3,600.00 |
Block 882 |
Lot 30-40 (even) |
Wiley Street |
Whitesboro |
WHEREAS, said highest bidder has requested that said lands and premises be conveyed as follows:
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Parcel#2 |
Daniel & Bethina Farrow 514 W. Wiley Street Whitesboro, NJ 08252 |
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.
5.
RESOLUTION NO. 147-02
LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT COMMUNICATION SERVICES POLICE DEPARTMENT - V COMM - On motion by Committeemember
DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Leusner and unanimously passed 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.
V COMM - COMMUNICATION SERVICES POLICE DEPARTMENT
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. 148-02
LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT ENGINEERING SERVICES RIO GRANDE RECREATION FACILITY
STEVE MARTINELLI - On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed 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.
STEPHEN MARTINELLI ENGINEERING SERVICES RIO GRANDE RECREATION FACILITY
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.
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 149-02 AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR
USDA FUNDING FOR WHITESBORO/EDGEWOOD SEWER - 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 of the Township of Middle, the
governing body thereof, that approval for the Application for USDA funding for
Whitesboro/Edgewood Sewer, is hereby approved.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign
said documents.
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 150-02
AWARD OF BID HAROLD ARENBURG, INC. CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC FISHING PIER
- On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and
unanimously passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary and desirable to solicit bids for the
Construction of a Fishing Pier, and
WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on May 7, 2002 at 3:30 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 Construction of
the Fishing Pier shall be awarded to Harold Arenburg Inc. for a total bid price
of $115,618.34.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award is conditioned upon submission of Initial
Project Workforce Report-Construction and Treasurers Certification of
availability of funds.
9.
RESOLUTION NO. 151-02
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 Township Clerk
Sharon Coco, Chief Finance Officer Tracey DeVico, Administrator James Alexis
and Engineer Vincent Orlando be and hereby are appointed to tabulate the bids
to be taken on May 29, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the Middle Township Municipal
Building, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, NJ for the following:
DAVIES SPORTS COMPLEX IRRIGATION SYSTEM CONTRACT #5
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 152-02 AMEND 2002 BUDGET - On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by
Committeemember DeLanzo and unanimously passed on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the local municipal
budget for the year 2002 was approved on the 4th day of February, 2002 and
WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget has been held as advertised, and
WHEREAS, It is desired to amend said approved budget, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle,
County of Cape May that the following amendments to the approved budget of 2002
be made:
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CURRENT FUND: ANTICIPATED
REVENUES |
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TO |
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Surplus Anticipated |
$1,820,000.00 |
$2,036,000.00 |
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3. |
Miscellaneous Revenues |
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Section F: Special Items of General Revenue - Public and Private
Revenues |
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Revenues Offset with Appropriations |
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Police Body Armor Grant |
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$4,241.08 |
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Tree Planting Grant |
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$7,500.00 |
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Local Law Enforcement Block Grant |
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$12,807.00 |
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Total Section F: Special Items of General Revenue-Public and Private
Revenues |
$769,251.52 |
$793,799.60 |
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Section G: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior Written
Consent |
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Other Special Items: |
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Reimbursement Fire Inspections-Fire Districts |
$82,400.00 |
$96,400.00 |
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Section G: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated with Prior
Written Consent |
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Other Special Items: |
$146,400.00 |
$160,400.00 |
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Total Miscellaneous Revenues |
$6,242,064.19 |
$6,266,612.27 |
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Subtotal General Revenues |
$8,937,064.19 |
$9,191,612.27 |
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Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget: |
$5,420,250.02 |
$5,068,798.44 |
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Total General Revenues |
$14,357,314.21 |
$14,260,410.71 |
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CURRENT FUND APPROPRIATIONS |
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General Appropriations: |
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a) Operations - Within "CAPS" |
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS |
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General Administration Salaries and Wages |
$147,000.00 |
$132,000.00 |
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Human Resources (Personnel) Salaries and Wages |
$81,000.00 |
$82,000.00 |
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Township Clerk Salaries and Wages |
$88,000.00 |
$89,500.00 |
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Financial Administration Salaries and Wages |
$90,000.00 |
$99,000.00 |
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Assessment of Taxes Salaries and Wages |
$132,000.00 |
$136,500.00 |
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Collection of Taxes Salaries and Wages |
$81,000.00 |
$82,000.00 |
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Legal Services and Costs Salaries and Wages |
$102,000.00 |
$105,500.00 |
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LAND USE ADMINISTRATION |
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