Cape May Court House, NJ
February 2, 2004 6:00 pm
REGULAR MEETING
FLAG
SALUTE
THIS
MEETING IS BEING RECORDED:
I
hereby declare that notice has been given to the Herald Times, the Atlantic
City Press and posted on the bulletin board of the Middle Township Municipal
Building, stating the time and place of the following meeting, as required in
P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the State of New Jersey. (Sunshine Law). The Township Committee met on the above date
at 6:00 PM at the Middle Township Municipal Building. Members present were Mayor Doughty and
Committeemember DeLanzo, Clerk/ Business Administrator Alexis, Attorney Gorman,
Engineer Orlando, & Deputy Clerk Kimberly Tomkinson. Committeemember Leusner was absent.
Mayor
Doughty asked for a moment of silence over the loss of two Middle Township
residents this past week ~ Carol Nicoletta and Irene Cohen.
1.
A. PRESENTATION – EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE
JARRETT LEHMANN
- BSA Troop
65 Eagle Scout Jarrett Lehmann presented Township Committee with his request
for an Eagle Project to implement fitness stations on the nature trail at the
Clarence Davies Sports Complex. A total of 10 stations will be constructed (5
of which by himself and the rest by the troop). The use of the equipment will
be free of charge to the residents and attendants of the trail.
B. MIDDLE TOWNSHIP ANNUAL HOME
& BUSINESS HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST
AWARD
PRESENTATION
-
The following awards were presented by the Middle Township Home &
Business Holiday Decorating Committee (Tami from the Rec. Dept., Rita from the
Treasures Dept. and Vera from Personnel)
1.
Dad’s Place – Best Business Display
2.
Lindholm Family – Largest Light Display
3.
Wise Family – Best Entryway Display
4.
Conroy/Lair Family – Best Exterior Tree Display
5.
Conti Family – Most Traditional Display
6.
Linz Family – Children’s Choice
7.
DiMauro Family – Most Unique Display
8.
Simpson Family – Best Christmas Character Display
9.
Michael Pakruda (Old Stokes Home) – Best Overall Display
Township Committee thanked all the families for their Christmas spirit and participation.
C.
PRESENTATION HONORING VARIOUS MIDDLE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT
TEACHERS:
·
ELEM
NO. 4 – SUSAN M. ROSS
·
ELEM
NO. 2 – WENDI CAULFEILD
·
ELEM
NO. 1 – SHELLEY E. MCFADDEN
·
HIGH
SCHOOL – JAMES GAVITT
Mayor Doughty & Committeemember DeLanzo thanked
the teachers for all their hard work and presented them all with a pen set
stating “Teacher of the Year 2003-2004”
2.
ORDINANCE NO. 1142-04 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF NEW YORK
AVENUE AS SHOWN ON SHEET 31.09 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE -
Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance
1142-04 was adopted on motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor
Doughty and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
3.
ORDINANCE NO. 1143-04 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF VIRGINIA
AVENUE AS SHOWN ON SHEET 31.09 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE -
Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance
1143-04 was adopted on motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor
Doughty and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
4.
ORDINANCE NO. 1144-04 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF MARYLAND
AVENUE AS SHOWN ON SHEET 31.09 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE -
Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance
1144-04 was adopted on motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor
Doughty and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
5.
ORDINANCE NO. 1145-04 – AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF KENTUCKY
AVENUE AS SHOWN ON SHEET 31.09 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE -
Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance
1145-04 was adopted on motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor
Doughty and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
6.
ORDINANCE NO. 1146-04 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF
THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE - Following second reading,
hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1146-04 was adopted on
motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll
call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
7.
ORDINANCE NO. 1147-04 – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CONDEMNATION OF
BLOCK 468, LOT (S) 31, 32.01, 58 & 59 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MIDDLE - Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption,
Ordinance 1147-04 was adopted on motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by
Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
8.
RESOLUTION NO. 42-04 – APPOINTMENT – SOLICITOR ZONING BOARD – On motion
by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call,
the following resolution was adopted.
*Victoria Steffen was sworn in*
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
Victoria Steffen Solicitor Zoning Board $15,000.00 02/01/2004
Of Adjustment
9.
ORDINANCE NO. 1149-04 – VACATING A PORTION OF DE CAMP ROAD AS SHOWN ON
SHEET 19.12 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE – On motion by Mayor
Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance
No 1149-04 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and
consideration for adoption will be held on 03/01/2004 at 6:00 p.m.
10.
ORDINANCE NO. 1150-04 – AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE,
CHAPTER 236 (FINES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) - On motion by Committeemember
DeLanzo seconded by
Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1150-04 passed first
reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be
held on 03/01/2004 at 6:00 p.m.
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 43-04 – AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CANCELLATION OF
MORTGAGES – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty 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
mortgages indicated below are hereby cancelled.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are
hereby authorized to sign said Cancellation of Mortgages.
|
Dorothy
Morris |
May
28, 1992 |
May
28, 2002 |
$11,405.00 |
12.
RESOLUTION NO. 44-04 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATION – On motion by
Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty 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
|
Michael
Linz Jr. |
Telecommunications
Operator |
January
7, 2004 |
13.
RESOLUTION NO. 45-04 – APPROVE REQUEST FOR
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE – VINCENT WATKINS SR. – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded
by Mayor Doughty 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 Vincent Watkins Sr. effective
January 5, 2004 through March 22, 2004 with pay is hereby approved.
14.
RESOLUTION NO. 46-04 – APPOINTMENT – NEW HIRE
– BUILDING INSPECTOR PART-TIME – On motion by Mayor Doughty 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 employee is hereby appointed to the following position at
the salary opposite their name:
|
NAME |
TITLE |
SALARY |
EFF.
DATE |
|
Michael
P. Koochembere |
Building
Inspector – P/T |
$6,000.00 |
01/09/2004 |
15.
RESOLUTION NO. 47-04 – RELEASE PERFORMANCE
BOND – RICHARD F. LEEDS / LEEDS MINOR SUBDIVISION – On motion by Mayor Doughty
seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS, $1,000.00 is being held as a Performance
Guarantee for Richard Leeds for site plan improvements at Block 98, Lot 11.01,
also known as 19 Swainton-Goshen Road, Swainton, 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 the
performance bond held at Commerce Bank under Account No. 72000 82787 be and is
hereby released.
16.
RESOLUTION NO. 48-04 – AUTHORIZE APPLICATION
– FY 2004 FEDERAL BULLET PROOF VEST GRANT – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo 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 approval for the FY 2004
Federal Bullet Proof Vest Grant be and is hereby approved.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that Police Chief Joseph
Evangelista is named as the Contact Person and that the appropriate officials
are hereby authorized to sign said documents.
17.
RESOLUTION NO. 49-04 – AMENDING APPOINTMENTS
– 2004 – On
motion by Mayor Doughty
seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the
following resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS, Resolution 1-04 inadvertently states the
incorrect appointment for the office of Real Estate Officer, and
WHEREAS, various changes to member listing has taken
place since January 1, 2004, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the “Appointment”
Resolution for 2004 shall be amended as follows:
|
OFFICE |
NAME |
TERM EXPIRES |
|
Real Estate Officer |
Lee Ann Russ |
12/31/04 |
|
Zoning Brd of Adjustment |
Daniel Money |
12/31/04 |
|
Zoning Brd of Adjustment |
Dennis Anderson |
12/31/05 |
|
Alt #1 – Zoning Brd of
Adjust. |
Maryln Gold |
12/31/05 |
|
Alt #2 – Zoning Brd of
Adjust. |
Stephan Bradway |
12/31/04 |
|
Zoning Brd of Adjust. Secty. |
Joyce Bramble |
12/31/04 |
|
Asst. Zoning Brd of Adjust. Secty. |
David May |
12/31/04 |
|
Planning Brd Member Class IV |
Paul Eckstrom |
12/31/04 |
|
Alt #1 – Planning Brd Mem. |
Nancy Sittineri |
12/31/05 |
|
Planning Brd Secty. |
Joyce Bramble |
12/31/04 |
|
Asst. Planning Brd Secty. |
David May |
12/31/04 |
18.
RESOLUTION NO. 50-04 – APPROVING MINUTES FOR
PREVIOUS MEETING – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty 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 the Township Committee meeting held January 1, 2004 are hereby
approved.
19.
RESOLUTION NO. 51-04 – APPROVING PAYMENT FOR
ALL BILLS – On
motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty 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.
20.
RESOLUTION NO. 52-04 – AMENDING LOCAL PUBLIC
CONTRACT – ENGINEERING SERVICES – HATCH MOTT MACDONALD (PREVIOUSLY KILLIAM
ASSOCIATES) – GREEN CREEK SEWER PROJECT – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded
by and passed on roll
call, the following resolution was adopted. Mayor Doughty Abstained
WHEREAS, on November 1, 1999 the above referenced
contract was approved by Township Committee for said services for the Green Creek
Sewer Project (otherwise known as Resolution 290-99), and
WHEREAS, an amendment is require to said agreement
for engineering services to compensate the engineer for additional services
performed to date regarding the Water Quality Management Plan for the Green
Creek area and additional work performed in obtaining permits from the
NJDEP.
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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract be executed
by the Township of Middle with the following person to supply professional
services until the completion of said project.
Engineering Services – Hatch Mott MacDonald
(previously Killam Associates) – Green
Creek Sewer Project
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 L. Taverner, CFO
21.
REPORTS – The following offices have
submitted reports for the months indicated: Tax Collector’s Office for the
month of December; Municipal Courts for the month of December; Treasure’s
Department for the month of December; Zoning Official’s Office for the month of
January; Municipal Clerk’s Office for the month of January
22.
RESOLUTION NO. 53-04 – RENEWAL OF GRAVEL PIT
PERMITS – 2004 – On
motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll
call, the following resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS, the several Gravel Pit Permit Renewal
applications listed below have been found to be in proper form, and the fee
paid in each case.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of the
following permits be and are hereby renewed for the calendar year 2004:
|
NO.
|
NAME
OF LICENSE |
BLOCK/LOT |
ACREAGE |
FEE |
|
4 |
Earthwork
Associates, Inc. |
98/16.01 |
35.3 |
600. |
|
6 |
Albrecht
& Heun, Inc |
94/16 |
55.23 |
600. |
|
7 |
Albrecht
& Heun, Inc |
94/7,15 |
99.54 |
600. |
|
8 |
Gerald
A. Barrett, Inc |
472/11.01 |
12 |
600. |
|
9 |
Gerald
A. Barrett, Inc |
472/33 |
7.38 |
400. |
|
11 |
Albrecht
& Heun, Inc. |
95.03/6 |
51.46 |
600. |
|
13 |
Samuel
Bradway |
1410.01/32 |
26 |
600. |
|
14 |
Frank
Carpino |
168/20 |
14.85 |
600. |
|
24 |
T-K
Sand & Gravel Co.,Inc |
96/28 |
8 |
400. |
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above licenses be issued
upon the conditions set forth by the Township Engineer in the letters attached
to each License.
23.
RESOLUTION NO. 54-04 – APPROVING APPLICATIONS
FOR FEDERAL GRANTS WITH THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY –
POLICE DEPARTMENT – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and
passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.
WHEREAS, the Middle Township Police Department wishes to apply for
federal grants with the New Jersey Department of Highway Traffic Safety, and
WHEREAS, these grants are for a period between October 1, 2004 to
September 30, 2005, and
WHEREAS, the applications are for the following:
GRANT AMOUNT
|
Child Passenger Safety |
$2586.60 |
|
Combating Aggressive
Drivers |
$3065.60 |
|
Occupant Protection “Click
It or Ticket” |
$4598.48 |
|
TOTAL
|
$10250.68 |
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey,
that the Middle Township Police Department is hereby authorized to apply for
the above referenced grants.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that
Police Captain Scott Webster is hereby designated as the contact person.
24.
RESOLUTION NO. 55-04 – RETURN FROM FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE – VINCENT
WATKINS SR. – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo 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 that Vincent Watkins Sr. return from family
leave effective January 15, 2004 (total time used 1 week 4 days).
25.
RESOLUTION NO. 56-04 – CANCELLATION OF TAX LIEN AND 1ST HALF
OF 2004 TAXES / FORECLOSURE GROUPS 179 & 180– On motion by Mayor Doughty
seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following
resolution was adopted.
Foreclosure Group #179
Final Judgment 12/30/2003
Date Recorded 1/8/2004
Docket #F-18554-03
Acct
block lot FORMER OWNER /LOCATION TTL 1ST ½ 2004
|
6118 |
388 |
69 |
Chambers, Alvin C & Regina K Etals Delaware
Bay |