Cape May Court House, NJ

August 4, 2003 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, Clerk/ Business Administrator Alexis, Attorney Gorman, Engineer Orlando, & Deputy Clerk Kimberly Tomkinson.

1. BOND ORDINANCE NO. 1139-03 – PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $350,000.00 FOR LAND ACQUISITION IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $332,500.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR FINANCING PART OF THE APPROPRIATION. – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1139-03 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 09/15/2003 at 6:00 p.m.

2. PROCLAMATION – FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY – SEPTEMBER 9, 2003

3. RESOLUTION NO. 331-03 – AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CANCELLATION OF SUBORDINATE MORTGAGES – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Subordinate Mortgages for Housing Rehabilitations and Emergency Housing Rehabilitations have been satisfied, and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, the governing body thereof, that the below listed Subordinate Mortgages are hereby cancelled, and

Name Date of Expiration

1. Elwood & Louise Garrison October 16, 1997

2. Charlotte Koch November 20, 2002

3. Willie Lennon or Hilda Lennon (Theodosia) July 29, 2002

4 Paul Reynolds May 27, 2003

5. Anthony Gigloio November 5, 2002

6. Eunustine Robinson May 27, 2003

7. Jennie Faison/POA Florence Curruth January 27, 2003

8. Albert Karaso May 27, 2003

9. Ida Cage May 27, 2003

10. P. Virginia Kurtz December 14, 1997

11. Annie Chanoux November 12, 2002

12. Mamie Smith January 12, 2003

13. Allen Edwards July 30, 2002

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said Cancellation of Subordinate Mortgages.

4. RESOLUTION NO. 332-03 – RENEWAL OF CAMPGROUND LICENSE – PONDEROSA – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Campground license renewal application listed below has been found to be in proper form, and the fee paid.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of the following license be and is hereby renewed for the calendar year of 2003:

License#

Tradename

Acreage

Sites

Fee

Ponderosa

100

$400.00

5. RESOLUTION NO. 333-03 – APPOINTMENT – NEW HIRE – TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR PART-TIME – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Leusner and passed 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 is hereby appointed to the following position at the salary opposite their name:

NAME	TITLE	SALARY	EFF. DATE
Katie Berg	Telecommunications Operator P/T	$10.58 per hour	07/07/2003

6. RESOLUTION NO. 334-03 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATIONS – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Leusner and 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 resignations listed below, are acknowledged.

EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE

Michael Butterfield	Telecommunications P/T	July 1, 2003
Delia Doughty	Telecommunications P/T	July 1, 2003
Cynthia Gorman	Telecommunications P/T	July 1, 2003
Steve Smearman	Telecommunications P/T	July 1, 2003
James Westerhold	Telecommunications P/T	July 1, 2003
Patricia Verycken	EMT P/T	Retro to May 16, 2003

7. RESOLUTION NO. 335-03 – APPROVE VENDOR LICENSE – FUDGY WUDGY ICE CREAM – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, Fudgy Wudgy Ice Cream has applied for a Vendor’s License to operate an ice cream truck in Middle Township,

WHEREAS, proper applications have been made to the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey and the proper fees have been paid.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that the vendor applicant is hereby licensed by the Township of Middle to operate an ice cream truck in Middle Township from August 4, 2003 through December 31, 2003.

8. RESOLUTION NO. 336-03– APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RAFFLE LICENSE – “ A NITE AT THE RACES” – MIDDLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL ALL SPORTS BOOSTER CLUB – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, Middle Township High School All Sports Booster Club has applied to Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for a Raffle License to conduct “A Nite At The Races” aka Armchair Race, and

WHEREAS, the location will be at, 116 Swainton-Goshen Road, Swainton, NJ 08210, otherwise known as Big Timber Lake Camping Resort, has been approved by the Middle Township Committee as an Amusement Game Zone, and

WHEREAS, the Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Consumer Affairs, Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, determines fees and rules of conduct,

WHEREAS, the proper application and fee have been received.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that Raffle Night aka “ A Nite At The Races” August 23, 2003 at the location of 116 Swainton-Goshen Road, Swainton, (otherwise know as Big Timber Lake Camping Resort, is hereby approved.

9. RESOLUTION NO. 337-03 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND –STREET OPENING – NORM ROACH – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $5,000.00 is being held as a performance guarantee for Norman Roach for the street opening located at 98 Holly Drive, CMCH, and

WHEREAS, the Assistant Public Works Inspector and Clerk/Administrator has conducted his inspection and determined that all improvements have been completed, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be released.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the $5,000.00, be and is hereby released.

10. RESOLUTION NO. 338-03 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND – STREET OPENING – MUMCO – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $5,000.00 is being held as a performance guarantee for Mumco for the street opening located at Hereford Ave, CMCH, and

WHEREAS, the Assistant Public Works Inspector and Clerk/Administrator has conducted his inspection and determined that all improvements have been completed, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be released.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the $5,000.00, be and is hereby released.

11. RESOLUTION NO. 339-03 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND – STREET OPENING – STEVE WILDER – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $5,000.00 is being held as a performance guarantee for Steve Wilder for the street opening located at 7 Rutledge Ave, Del Haven, and

WHEREAS, the Assistant Public Works Inspector and Clerk/Administrator has conducted his inspection and determined that all improvements have been completed, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be released.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the $5,000.00, be and is hereby released.

12. RESOLUTION NO. 340-03 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND – STREET OPENING – SUPERIOR HOMES – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $5,000.00 is being held as a performance guarantee for Superior Homes for the street opening located at 4 Cypress Court, Rio Grande and

WHEREAS, the Assistant Public Works Inspector and Clerk/Administrator has conducted his inspection and determined that all improvements have been completed, and

WHEREAS, it has been recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be released.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the $5,000.00, be and is hereby released.

13. RESOLUTION NO. 341-03 – AWARD OF BID – AVALON MANOR GENERATOR REPLACEMENT – D.J. ADAMS, INC. – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary and desirable to solicit bids for the purchase of Generator Replacement for Avalon Manor in the Township of Middle, and

WHEREAS, bids were received on July 2, 2003, at 10:00 AM

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 Replacement Generator for Avalon Manor in the Township of Middle, shall be awarded to the following for the total bid price listed below:

D.J. Adams, Inc. - $36,965.00

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award is conditioned upon certification of funds and submission of appropriate affirmative action forms.

As the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middle, I acknowledge the sum of $______________ has been bid for the following service or items__________________ It is further certified that sufficient funds are available from the following appropriation or ordinance to cover this contract:________________________________________.

PO#________________________________________.

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Tracey L. Taverner, CFO

14. RESOLUTION NO. 342-03 – AWARD OF BID – FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF COMBINATION SEWER JET AND CCTV – JET-VAC, INC. – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember Leusner and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary and desirable to solicit bids for the purchase of Combination Sewer Jet and CCTV Truck in the Township of Middle, and

WHEREAS, bids were received on July 2, 2003, at 10:00 AM

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 Combination Sewer Jet and CCTV Truck in the Township of Middle, shall be awarded to the following for the total bid price listed below:

Jet-Vac, Inc. - $153,400.00

FURTHER RESOLVED, that this award is conditioned upon certification of funds and submission of appropriate affirmative action forms.

PO#________________________________________.

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Tracey L. Taverner, CFO

15. RESOLUTION NO. 343-03 – APPROVING MINUTES FOR PREVIOUS MEETING – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo 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 Township Committee Meeting dated July 21, 2003 are hereby approved.

16. RESOLUTION NO. 344-03 – APPROVING PAYMENT FOR ALL BILLS – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo 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 all bills is hereby approved.

17. RESOLUTION NO. 345-03 – AUTHORIZING RIO GRANDE FIRE COMPANY #1 TO SOLICIT FUNDS IN THE ROADWAYS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, Ordinance 1009-98 permits application to made to the Township of Middle by charitable organizations to solicit funds in the roadway of the Township of Middle, and

WHEREAS, Rio Grande Fire Company #1 has submitted an application to the Municipal Clerk Office, and

WHEREAS, the dates and times of the charitable solicitation are listed within the written application submitted by the Rio Grande Fire Company #1 and attached to this Resolution, and

WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the Township of Middle has reviewed the application of the Middle Township Ambulance Corp and has determined that there is no public safety reason for the Township of Middle to deny this application,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee, of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, hereby grants permission for the Rio Grande Fire Company #1 to solicit funds on the roadways of Middle Township.

18. RESOLUTION NO. 346-03 – SUPPORTING SENATE 1727 AND ASSEMBLY 2619 TO DIRECT THE NEW JERSEY COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE “CONCEPT, DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN” OF THE COMPLETION OF NEW JERSEY ROUTE 55 – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, almost fifty years ago the New Jersey Department of Transportation realized that New Jersey Route 47, also known as Delsea Drive, had insufficient capacity to serve Cape May County and the South Jersey shore area and began the initial planning for New Jersey Route 55, and

WHEREAS, over the years, millions of taxpayer dollars have been spent, but only forty miles of this sixty-mile, grade-separated, state of the art freeway has been constructed, and

WHEREAS, today, New Jersey Route 55 connects the Philadelphia metropolitan region with Port Elizabeth in Cumberland County where motorists are forced to continue their journey to the South Jersey Shore on a series of roads that the New Jersey Department of Transportation has determined to be incapable of handling peak traffic demands, and

WHEREAS, this situation seriously hinders not only the economy of resort oriented Cape May County, but also the evacuation of the County in the event of a serious coastal storm during the peak of the summer season, and

WHEREAS, Senate 1727 and Assembly 2619 direct the New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation to allocate funds for the “concept, development and design” of the completion of New Jersey Route 55.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, State of New Jersey, hereby supports Senate 1727 and Assembly 2619 as being in the best interest of the citizens and visitors of the Township of Middle.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Pinelands Commission be included as partners in this project and this completion be performed in the safest and most environmentally acceptable manner possible.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be sent to the Governor, Senator James Cafiero, Assemblyman Jeff Van Drew, Assemblyman Nicholas Asselta, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce and all Cape May County Municipalities.

19. RESOLUTION NO. 347-03 – AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR WHITESBORO PHASE II WATER PROJECT – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Township of Middle desires to apply for a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approximately $400,000.00 to carry out a project to install water mains in the Whitesboro Phase II neighborhood to eliminate reliance on contaminated water wells.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township of Middle does hereby authorize the application for such a grant; and, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of the grant agreement, and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of said agreement between the Township of Middle and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that F. Nathan Doughty Jr., Mayor, whose signature appears below is authorized to sign the application, and that he or his successor in said title is authorized to sign the agreement, and other documents necessary in connection therewith.

Attest:________________________ Mayor: ____________________________

Date: _______________ Date: _________________

20. RESOLUTION NO. 348-03 & 349-03 – CONFIRMATION OF SALE OF LAND (ITEMS A & B) – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

(ITEM A) WHEREAS, the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, by proper resolution, directed that a public sale be held at the meeting room, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, N.J., and that certain lands and premises owned by, and situated within, the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, be sold, as follows:

Resolution No.: 198-03 Adopted: May 5, 2003 Sale Date: May 28, 2003

WHEREAS, said public sale was held at the above time and place, and said premises were sold to the highest bidder, as follows:

Premises:

Parcel # 4 $18,000.00 Block: 939 Lot: 17 – 24 and 26

WHEREAS, said highest bidder has requested that said lands and premises be conveyed as follows:

Parcel # 4 Henry F. Wise Jr., 315 Third Ave., W cape May, NJ 08204

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.

(ITEM B) WHEREAS, the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, by proper resolution, directed that a public sale be held at the meeting room, 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, N.J., and that certain lands and premises owned by, and situated within, the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, be sold, as follows:

Resolution No.: 198-03 Adopted: May 5, 2003 Sale Date: May 28, 2003

WHEREAS, said public sale was held at the above time and place, and said premises were sold to the highest bidder, as follows:

Premises:

Parcel # 2 $17,600.00 Block: 204 Lot: 79,81,83,84,85,86 & 87

WHEREAS, said highest bidder has requested that said lands and premises be conveyed as follows:

Parcel # 2 Francis P. Hines and Richard Rixey, 209 W Shellbay Ave. Cape May Ct Hse, 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.

21. ANNOUNCEMENT – A Public Hearing will be held regarding the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program (Whitesboro Water Phase II) on August 13, 2003 at 7:00 pm at the Martin Luther King Center

22. RESOLUTION – CLOSED SESSION – MATTERS OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION – TABLED – On motion by seconded by and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

23. RESOLUTION NO. 350-03 – ACKOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATION – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and 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 resignation listed below, is acknowledged.

EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE

Wayne Mounts

Maintenance

August 8, 2003

24. RESOLUTION NO. 351-03 – LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT – ENGINEERING SERVICES – RADIO COMMUNICATIONS – INNOVATIVE ENGINEER – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Leusner and 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 for the period beginning on August 4, 2003 through completion.

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 August 4, 2003 through completion

Innovative Engineer – Engineering Services – Radio Communication

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.

PO#________________________________________.

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Tracey L. Taverner, CFO

25. REPORTS – The following offices have submitted their reports for the month of July; Municipal Clerk’s Office, Zoning Official’s Office, Construction Office,

26. RESOLUTION NO. 352-03 – REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND – PETER W. ATKINSON – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $228,509.00 is being held as a performance guarantee of Peter W. Atkinson for site improvements at Block 12.01, Lot 42.05, also known as White Sands Estates, and

WHEREAS, the Engineer has conducted his inspection and determined that improvements having a value of $81,282.00 have been completed, and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Official has recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be reduced to $147,227.00.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the Tri-Party Allocation Category Agreement at Sturdy Savings Bank be and is hereby reduced to $147,227.00

27. RESOLUTION NO. 353-03 – REFUND OF TAXES – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

Refund due to overpayment made by mortgage company

ACCT BLOCK LOT OWNER/LOCATION AMOUNT ck#

239

48.15

Sliker, Glenn R & Jill T

Property Location: 4 Arbutus Court

REFUND PAYABLE TO:

Country Wide Tax Service

Attn: Vasanthy Balaji

1757 Tapo Canyon Rd

Suite 300

Simi Valley, Ca 93063

1,158.71

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 2003 taxes.

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

28. RESOLUTION NO. 345-03 – CANCELLATION OF TAXES – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

This Resolution to cancel 3rd and 4^th quarter 2003 and 1^st and 2^nd quarter of 2004

(the first ½ of 2003 was cancelled on a previous Resolution)

CANCELLATION OF TAXES DUE TO 100% PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED VETERAN

ACCT # BLOCK LOT NAME/LOCATION 2003 taxes 1^st 1/2 2004 taxes

3325

165.01

26.03

Johnson, Robert

Property Location: 109 Stagecoach Rd

4,414.80

2,207.40

6136

389

9.04

Harris, Joseph J & Darlene D

Property Location: 24 Bay Shore Rd

4,104.06

2,052.03

Cancellation due to property foreclosed by the Township of Middle

14483

1447

10.01

Township of Middle

(Formerly Colsons)

Property Location: 1111 Rte 47 S

4,602.36

2,301.54

29. RESOLUTION NO. 355-03– AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN CAPE MAY COUNTY AUCTION – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S. 40A-11-36) authorizes the sale of personal property not needed for public use, and

WHEREAS, the Township of Middle is the owner of excess property not needed for public use, and it appears to be in the best interest of the Township of Middle to dispose of said excess property.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, as follows:

1. Said property, as listed, shall be sold at a public auction sale to be conducted by the County of Cape May at the Cape May County Airport, Lower Township, New Jersey on Thursday, October 2, 2003.

SURPLUS ITEMS: Various abandoned & recovered items as contained on a list filed with the Township Clerk.

2. A notice of said sale shall be published by the County of Cape May. Said notice to be published shall contain conditions of the sale as hereinafter set forth, together with the date, time and place of the sale.

3. The general terms and conditions of the sale shall be as follows:

A. The sale of each item shall be by public auction, to the highest bidder. The right is reserved to reject all bids for any or all items.

B. The highest bidder for each item shall make payment for same in full at the time of the sale and delivery of each item shall be given to said highest bidder at that time.

C. All payments required to be made hereunder may be made by personal check, cash, or certified check, or any combinations of the foregoing.

D. Each sale shall be final at the time of sale without any warranty and without the requirement of confirmation by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle.

E. A complete list of all items will be available at Cape May County Purchasing Department, 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

30. RESOLUTION NO. 356-03 – ESTABLISHING A NEW PETTY CASH FUND – SENIOR CENTER – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Leusner and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, NJSA 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund in any county or municipality by application and resolution, and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May to establish such a fund for the Senior Center in the amount of $100, and

WHEREAS, the custodian for this fund is Catherine Murphy, who is bonded for the amount of $50,000 (blanket bond); such custodian shall maintain records for this fund in a manner conducive to proper accounting and auditing procedures;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Middle hereby

authorizes such action and that two copies of this resolution be filed with the

Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community

Affairs for approval.

31. RESOLUTION NO. 357-03 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATION – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and 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 resignation listed below, is acknowledged.

EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE

Daniel Blose

Public Works

August 4, 2003

32. RESOLUTION – AWARD EMERGENCY REPIAR CONTRACT – NICK BADAME REFRIGERATION, HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING – TOWNSHIP HALL – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, 40A:11-6 provides for the negotiating and awarding of a contract without public advertising for bids when an emergency affecting the public health, safety or welfare requires the immediate delivery of goods or the performance of services, and

WHEREAS, this contract is under the bid threshold but still exercises an emergency purchase.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the following Emergency Repair contract has been approved:

Nick Badame Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning for the replacement of main a/c unit at Township Hall -- $ 12, 600.00

PO#________________________________________.

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Tracey L. Taverner, CFO

33. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Committeemember DeLanzo invited all residents to the Annual National Night Out August 5, 2003 from 6-9 pm at the Clarence Davies Sports Complex. There will be free hot dogs, free soda, bands, police demonstrations and games/ contest for the kids. There also will be a ball game between the police and fire co.

Mayor Doughty commented on the Belleview Classic Golf Tournament for the Recreation Department Benefit. Each year the Belleview donates $5,000 to $10,000.

Vince Orlando commented on the car for raffle, which should take place around September 13^th by the Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Mayor Doughty commented on how he was down at Cape May Point last week with the senators and DEP. “All is well at the bay front”. Project coming along nicely.

Frank Brad – Rio Grande – asked why Middle Township has experienced such an increase in property tax? He also asked how elderly residents are supposed to afford there houses on social security?

Committeemember Leusner informed Mr. Brad that 61% of the tax bill is the school tax and the increase was a result of referendum of the School Boards adopted budget. The township is a separate taxing entity and the only connection we have with the school tax is to collect it and distribute it to the school.

F. Brad – How can residents on social security pay?

Andy Melchiorre of the MT School Board – informed Mr. Frank that only 11% of the registered voters came out school elections and the original budget was 33 cents more. The school has laid off 31 teachers aids and there are now fewer courses available in order to make up for the difference.

Len Pantaleo – commented that Andy was right that no one voted so you get what you deserve, but also wrong because of the administrative fees involved in the budget. He informed the public that you can go to LoBiondo’s Office and fill out paperwork for a property tax freeze. He stated that there is also a homestead rebate that will help residents.

Robert Long – CMCH – added by saying that the required residence is at least 10 years

Mayor Doughty commended on the paving at High’s Beach Road and that it has been in the works for at least 5 years.

L. Pantaleo – asked committee if they would humor the idea of hiring senior citizen residents to work at minimum wage to work off some property taxes by doing tasks around the township.

Vilma Polmbo – asked if Middle had a dog ordinance.

James Alexis – yes

Bruce Gorman – Middle was ahead of Lower Twp. with the dog ordinance. We have had it in place for years.

Vilma Polmbo – compared to the population census there should be more people registered in Middle, is there anything we can do to get more people to register?

J. Alexis – 150 letters have gone out last week to remind residents that have not re-registered to come out.

Dee Barrett – Greater Hotel/Motel Association – commented about the traffic situation in Rio Grande due to the construction. She stated that she heard that the barriers were supposed to come down in the summer and that a lot of businesses have been calling her complaining and asking how to sue.

Mayor Doughty informed Mrs. Barrett that a lot of rumors have been stirring about and that the barriers were never supposed to fully come down.

Lt. Webster informed committee that the barriers would be placed in the center of the road in the summer after the 2 sides of the highway are complete in order to crush and repave the center isle.

Committeemember DeLanzo informed committee that she was meeting with the grants coordinator to see what grants are available to the business owners of that area.

Mr. Sabastiano – spoke on the shootings in New York and commented that he believes that everyone that visits and works at the Cape May County Court Building should pass through the metal detectors.

Andy Adams – notified committee that there are contractors in the Township that provide false assurance with homeowners regarding housing warranties (10year warranties) and thought they should know so they can pass it along to the construction office so residents are aware.

Vilma Polmbo – asked about the status of the meeting with Dale Foster regarding the Harbor Bay Development?

Vince Orlando stated that Mr. Foster informed him that once a meeting is available the Township can sit in.

Lt. Webster asked committee about the status of the Millman and Bayshore Road reconstruction project?

James Alexis – informed Lt. Webster that once the Green Creek sewer lines are finished that will be worked on due to a main in that area

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 pm

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