Cape May Court House, NJ

August 18, 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.       PRESENTATION BY DENNIS ROBERTS –

On behalf of Dennis Roberts of the Bellevue Tavern and his family a check was presented to Township Committee for the Middle Township Recreation Department in the amount of $3,000.00 from the proceeds of the 8th Annual Golf Tournament. Also, Mr. Roberts presented a check to Mr. Blanks of the Concerned Citizens of Whitesboro for the Whitesboro Recreation Center. Committee announced their sincere thanks to the Roberts and commented on the $35,000.00 received on behalf of the Township Recreation Department over the last 8 years. Mr. Blanks thanked Mr. Roberts for his generosity and spoke of the Belleview Tavern Scholarship that the Concerned Citizens present to the Students of Middle Township.

 

2.       ORDINANCE NO. 1138-03 – AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, CHAPTER 236, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC; ARTICLE VI, SCHEDULES; SCHEDULE I: SPEED LIMITS  – Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1138-03 was adopted on motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s Office.

 

3.       RESOLUTION NO. 359-03 – SUPPORTING CONTINUATION OF THE “PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM” AS INITIALLY CONTEMPLATED AND IMPLEMENTED – SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL #3627 – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, as the property tax burden increase under inflationary pressures, Senior Citizens on fixed incomes find it increasingly difficult to meet all of their financial obligations; and

WHEREAS, one of the favorable ways the State of New Jersey assisted Senior Citizens was to establish the “Property Tax Reimbursement Program” , which froze property taxes by reimbursing qualified New Jersey resident property owners for property tax increases; and

WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has decided that it could not afford to fund the “Property Tax Reimbursement Program” this year due to other fiscal priorities, thus eliminating the relief the State had previously instituted under this program; and

WHEREAS, Joe Pennacchio, Assemblyman of the 26th New Jersey legislative district has introduced legislation identified as A-3627, that strives to remove the income level eligibility to receive a Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Middle values its Senior Citizens and desires to see them enjoy the benefits of the remedial purposes that gave rise to the original “Property Tax Reimbursement Program” as well as those that have inspired Assemblyman Pennacchio’s legislation; so

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,  by the Township Committee, of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, governing body thereof, that we call upon the State of New Jersey to return to the original “Property Tax Reimbursement Program” and restore the necessary funding to make this possible for our Senior Citizens.  The Township of Middle hereby communicates its support of Assembly Bill A-3627, introduced by Joe Pennacchio, Assemblyman of the 26th Legislative District, which would render more Senior Citizens eligible for a property tax freeze.

 

4.       RESOLUTION NO. 360-03 – APPROVE ADOPT A SPOT GRANT – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Mayor Doughty and 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 a Mini Grant for the “Adopt a Spot Projects”, be and are hereby awarded to the following:

Middle Township High School Alumni, Assoc.

Penkethman Way – August 4, 2003 & October 9, 2003        

 

5.       RESOLUTION NO. 361-03 – APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RAFFLE LICENSE – CASINO NIGHT – BISHOP MCHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL PTA – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School PTA has applied to Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for a Raffle License to conduct a “Casino Night”, and

WHEREAS, the location will be at, 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, otherwise known as Wildwood Country Club, 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 “Casino Night” November 1, 2003 at the location of 1170 Golf Club Road Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, (otherwise know as Wildwood Country Club) is hereby approved.

 

6.       RESOLUTION NO. 362-03 – APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RAFFLE LICENSE – 50 / 50 – BISHOP MCHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL PTA – On motion by Mayor Doughty           seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School PTA has applied to Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for a Raffle License to conduct a “50 / 50”, and

WHEREAS, the location will be at, 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, otherwise known as Wildwood Country Club, 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 “50 / 50” November 1, 2003 at the location of 1170 Golf Club Road Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, (otherwise know as Wildwood Country Club) is hereby approved.

 

7.       RESOLUTION NO. 363-03 – APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RAFFLE LICENSE – BISHOP MCHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL PTA – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, Bishop McHugh Regional Catholic School PTA has applied to Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for a Raffle License, and

WHEREAS, the location will be at, 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, otherwise known as Wildwood Country Club, 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 November 1, 2003 at the location of 1170 Golf Club Road Cape May Court House, NJ 08210, (otherwise know as Wildwood Country Club) is hereby approved.

 

8.       RESOLUTION NO. 364-03 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATIONS – 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 resignations listed below, are acknowledged.

            EMPLOYEE                             DEPARTMENT                       EFFECTIVE

Roberta Christensen

Facilities & Maintenance

August 15, 2003

Robert Miller

Clean Communities Program

August 8, 2003

James Pettit

Public Works

August 22, 2003

 

9.       RESOLUTION NO. 365-03 – APPROVE REQUEST FOR MEDICAL LEAVE – HARRY MICHAEL LAWRENCE – 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 request for medical leave for Harry Michael Lawrence with dates indicated on attached schedule is hereby approved.

 

10.     RESOLUTION NO. 366-03 – ORDER REMOVAL OF VEHICLES FROM MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT – HARVEST FESTIVAL – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that an Order to Remove Vehicles from the Municipal Parking Lot from the close of business on Friday October 24, 2003 until 7:00 AM on Sunday October 26, 2003 for the Harvest Festival is hereby approved.

 

11.     RESOLUTION NO. 367-03 – RATIFY PROMISE OF DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH CAPE MAY COUNTY FOR USE OF COUNTY PARKING LOT – HARVEST FESTIVAL – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the Promise Of Defense And Indemnification Agreement between the County of Cape and the Township of Middle for the use of the County Parking Lot on October 25, 2003 for the Harvest Festival, be and is hereby ratified.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign said agreement.

 

12.     RESOLUTION NO. 368-03 – ADOPTING POLICY REGARDING POLITICAL ACTIVITIES AT HARVEST FESTIVAL – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Committeemember Leusner and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS the Middle Township Harvest Festival is conducted as a celebration of the Fall Season, and
WHEREAS the Fall Season coincides with the annual election, and
WHEREAS it has been deemed necessary and desirable to keep the Middle Township Harvest Festival free from the exigencies of the political campaigns.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the Harvest Festival Policy annexed hereto and made a part hereof be and hereby is adopted.

POLICY RE: POLITICAL ACTIVITY AT HARVEST FESTIVAL

1.     No political candidate, committee, part, organization, or other form of political entity may lease a booth at the Middle Township Harvest Festival.

 

2.     No person or entity leasing a Harvest Festival Booth for other than political purposes may utilize that booth for political campaigning or any other form of political activity.  Any person engaging in political activity from a leased booth shall be immediately ejected from the Harvest Festival.

 

3.     In accordance with the right of assembly guaranteed by the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution, political candidates may appear as patrons/customers of the Harvest Festival, provided that they do not set up a fixed location for campaigning on the Harvest Festival grounds.

 

4.     No person or entity shall set up political signage within the confines of the Harvest Festival premises.

 

13.     RESOLUTION NO. 369-03 – AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE BOYD STREET – HARVEST FESTIVAL – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that authorization to close the section of Boyd Street from Hand Avenue to Church Road on October 25, 2002 from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM for the Harvest Festival is hereby approved.

 

14.     RESOLUTION NO. 370-03 – ALLOWING CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN OPEN CONTAINERS AT HARVEST FESTIVAL  - On motion by Committeemember Leusner           seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Township of Middle is conducting a “Harvest Festival” between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 2003, and

WHEREAS, certain purveyors have acquired one day licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages at said Harvest Festival, and

WHEREAS, Section 84-10 of the Code of the Township of Middle prohibits the carrying or consumption of alcoholic beverages in open containers in public areas within the Township of Middle, and

WHEREAS, it has been deemed in the best interest of the Township of Middle to permit the carrying or consumption of alcoholic beverages in an open container at the Harvest Festival.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that Section 84-10 of the Code of the Township of Middle be and hereby is suspended on October 25, 2003 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Municipal Parking Lot behind the Township Hall at 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey.

FURTHER RESOLVED that this lifting of the fore scribed prohibition shall apply only to the time  and place described above.

 

15.     RESOLUTION NO. 371-03 – AMENDING CAPITAL BUDGET – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the local capital budget for year 2003 was adopted on the 2nd day of June, 2003, and

WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said capital budget section.

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 amendment(s) to the capital budget section of 2003 be made.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that two (2) certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Director of Local Government Services.

 

16.     RESOLUTION NO.  372-03– 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. 373-03 – 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 August 4, 2003 are hereby approved.

 

18.     REPORTS – The following offices have submitted the following reports: Tax Collector’s Office for the Month of July; Municipal Courts for the month of July.

 

19.     RESOLUTION NO. 374-03 – AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR 2004 LIVABLE COMMUNITY GRANT – ADA UPGRADES TO HISTORIC MUNICIPALLY OWNED BUILDINGS – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that authorization to apply for the 2004 Livable Community Grant for ADA upgrades to historic municipally owned buildings is hereby approved.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said documents.

 

20.     RESOLUTION NO. 375-03 – AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR 2004 LIVABLE COMMUNITY GRANT – LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY – DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS EQUIPMENT – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that authorization to apply for the 2004 Livable Community Grant for Domestic Preparedness Equipment is hereby approved.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said documents.

 

21.     RESOLUTION NO. 376-03 – AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR 2004 LIVABLE COMMUNITY GRANT – RENOVATIONS TO WHITESBORO PLAYGROUND – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that authorization to apply for the 2004 Livable Community Grant for renovations to the Whitesboro Playground is hereby approved.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said documents.

 

22.     RESOLUTION NO. 377-03 – AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE BENNYS LANDING – ANNUAL LUAU – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that authorization is given to close Benny’s Landing Road in Cape May Court House on August 23, 2002 from 4:00 PM to Midnight for the Benny’s Landing Annual Luau.

 

23.     RESOLUTION NO. 378-03 – LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT – MICHAEL J. LANGE – APPRAISAL SERVICES – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo 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.

Michael J. Lang – Appraisal Services – Green Creek Sewer

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.

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#________________________________________.

 

_________________________________________

Tracey D. Taverner CFO

 

24.     RESOLUTION NO. 379-03 – APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 – ALBRECHT & HEUN – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – MLK CENTER & WOODBRIDGE DRIVE – 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 of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that the attached Change Order #5 for the Capital Improvement Program, awarded to Albrecht & Heun, be and is hereby approved.

 

25.     RESOLUTION NO. 380-03 – REFUND OF TAXES – On motion by Committeemember Leusner           seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

Refund due to overpayment by mortgage company on diskette

ACCT      BLOCK            LOT             OWNER/LOCATION                               AMOUNT    ck#        

127

4.01

26.01

Cox, Jeremy & Carrie Malin

Property Location: 243 Rte 47 N

 

590.96

1755

56.06

6

Bryan, Cora E

Property Location: 11 Wayne Ave

662.38

3047

163.01

65.02

C0001

Farrell, Ralph P

Property Location:  413 Hand Ave #1A

340.65

3127

163.06

17

Mc Laughlin, James M Jr

Property Location:  701 Hand Ave

762.96

16745

165.01

25.20

Pell, William W & Marlene T

Property Location: 117 Stagecoach Rd

1,007.57

 

4716

243

1.01

C0001

Barth Family LLC

Property Location: 201 Dias Creek RD #1

561.05

REFUNDS FOR PROPERTIES LISTED ABOVE MADE PAYABLE TO:

TRANSAMERICA REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICE

NORTHEAST PROCESSING CENTER

58 SOUTH SERVICE RD SUITE 210

MELVILLE, NY 11747

57

2

20

Fryling, Richard & Kelly A

Property Location: 557 Rte 47 N

 

773.50

17124

5

64.07

Letts, Edward A & Alicia A

Property Location: 20 Pine Landing Way

154.70

806

30

2

Shoemaker, Cynthia & Jahn, Cynthia J

Property Location: 88 Beach Ave

441.67

 

 

 

 

 

16313

167.01

63.17

Basolis, Jeffrey J & Roseann

Property Location: 6 Oak View Rd

1,271.76

17111

288

7

Schulte, Paul E & Lori L

Property Location: 204 Redding Ave

903.10

5722

348.01

17.01

Schmidt, Frederick W Jr & Webb, S

Property Location: 60 Oyster Rd

912.19

5810

354.01

6.02

Bostard, Gregory C & Angela M

Property Location: 1 Martin Drive

865.25

6564

422

29.02

Little, Jahna M

Property Location: 12 Geneva Ave

390.58

6736

439

26

Dyvig, Carol L

Property Location: 13 Eldredge Ave

497.53

16056

473

7.07

Dagney, Edward J & Christine N

Property Location: 16 Lomurno Lane

782.74

 

 

 

 

 

REFUNDS FOR PROPERTIES LISTED ABOVE MADE PAYABLE TO:

FIRST AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICE

ROCHESTER AREA SERVICE CENTER

95 METHODIST HILL RD SUITE 100

ROCHESTER, NY  14623

ATTN:  NEW JERSEY TEAM

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.

 

26.     RESOLUTION NO. 381-03 – REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND – PETER W. ATKINSON – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo                    and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $147,227.00 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 $32,265.00 have been completed, and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Official has recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be reduced to $114,962.00.

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 $114,962.00

 

27.     RESOLUTION NO. 382-03 – RELEASE PERFORMANCE BOND – EASTERN SHORES DEVELOPING INC. – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $9,297.81 is being held as a Performance Guarantee for Eastern Shores Developing Inc. for site plan improvements for an extension of Cherry Street, Green Creek and

WHEREAS, the Engineer for the Township of Middle has conducted his inspection and certified that all improvements have been completed, and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Officer for the Township of Middle has recommended that the performance bond be released, and

WHEREAS, the Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey (NJS 40:55D-1 et seq) requires such a release upon recommendation by the Township Engineer,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that Account No. 72000 82674 with Commerce Bank in the name of Eastern Shores Developing Inc. be and is hereby released.

 

28.     RESOLUTION NO. 383-03 – RELEASE OF TRUST ACCOUNT – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo 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 Account as listed on the attached sheets shall be released.

 

29.     RESOLUTION NO. 384-03 – APPOINTMENTS – NEW HIRES – 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, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that the following employees are hereby appointed to the following positions at the salaries opposite their name:

NAME

TITLE

SALARY

EFF. DATE

Karen Coughlin

Clerk Typist- Finance Office

$18,720.00

8/18/2003

Joseph Gallagher

Laborer – Public Works

$18,720.00

8/18/2003

Eric Woodrow

EMS P/T

$10.66 p/h

8/14/2003

 

30.     RESOLUTION NO. 385-03 – AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEE TRANSFER BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS TO SEWER AND WATER – MICHAEL GABRYS – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember Leusner and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle that Michael Gabrys is hereby reassigned to Sewer and Water Department with the same salary effective September 1, 2003.

 

31.     RESOLUTION NO. 386-03 – SOCIAL AFFAIRS PERMIT – THE WETLANDS INSTITUTE – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, The Wetlands Institute has applied for approval to sell alcoholic beverages at a Fundraiser to be held at The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, on September 17, 2003 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and

WHEREAS, they have provided proper documentation to the Township of Middle,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, in the Township of Middle, does hereby approve the Social Affairs Permit.

 

32.     RESOLUTION NO. 387-03 – CLOSED SESSION – NON – PERSONNEL CONTRACT NEGOTIATION – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed 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: NON-PERSONNEL CONTRACT NEGOTIATION.

2.     The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: NON-PERSONNEL CONTRACT NEGOTIATION It is anticipated at this time the above subject matter will be made public as follows:
      WHEN THE MATTER IS RESOLVED

     3.   This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

 

33.     RESOLUTION NO. 388-03 – ADOPT A SPOT – WIRELESS AIRPLANE SPORTS PILOT OFFICE OF CAPE MAY COUNTY – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Mayor Doughty and 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 a Mini Grant for the “Adopt a Spot Projects”, be and are hereby awarded to the following:

Wireless Airplane Sports Pilot Office of Cape May County

     Pennsylvania Ave. – August 23, 2003

 

34.     PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

 

Mayor Doughty commented on the Benny’s Landing Annual Luau on August 23, 2003. He informed the public that you do not have to be a resident of Benny’s Landing to attend. There is plenty of food, music and fun for all.

 

Committeemember DeLanzo announced that the summer camps at the Goshen Sports Complex and the Whitesboro Recreation are coming to a close in about a week or so.

 

Committeemember Leusner asked Committeemember DeLanzo about the Clam Bake held by the Historical Society at the 4-H Fairgounds.

 

Committeemember DeLanzo stated that it went very well.

 

Debbie Holsworth – future resident of Sand Castle Cove – asked about the status of the development.

 

Bruce Gorman informed Mrs. Holsworth that a 3 way tentative agreement has taken place with Chris Barone and that he anticipates Mr. Barone moving by the end of the week. He stated that this is good news and hopes to see signed papers in a couple of days.

 

 Mayor Doughty stated that there were 12 people at a recent meeting concerning this development… Mayor Doughty and Kathy Meers were among two of them. Barone agreed to the Mayor’s ideas and requested 15-20 days to make corrections.

 

D. Holsworth – Asked if after the completion of the repairs if the work will again be videotaped?

 

Mayor Doughty – yes

 

Terry Allen – asked about the possible plans to fix Norbury’s Landing?

 

James Alexis – stated that this is a ongoing project between the County and the Township. A material list has been sent to the County of Cape May to start the mending of the bulkhead.

 

Mr. Allen – How do we push the idea?