Cape May Court House, NJ

June 19, 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, Committeemember Leusner, Committeemember DeLanzo, Clerk/Business Administrator Alexis, Attorney Pickering, Engineer Orlando, and Deputy Clerk Kimberly Tomkinson.

 

1.      ORDINANCE NO. 1162-04 – CREATING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, CAPE MAY COUNTY, NEW JERSEY – Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1162-04 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.

Solicitor Pickering stated that the ordinance contains one minor amendment since introduced regarding clarification of “establishment”.

 

2.      ORDINANCE NO. 1166-04 – VACATING A PORTION OF IOWA AVENUE AS SHOWN ON SHEET 33.01 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE - Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1166-04 was adopted on motion by                        seconded by                   and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s Office. – TABLED*

 

3.      ORDINANCE NO. 1167-04 – VACATING A PORTION OF POPLAR AVENUE AS SHOWN ON SHEET NO. 29.15 OF THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE - Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1167-04 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.

 

4.       ORDINANCE NO. 1168-04 – AMENDING CHAPTER 236-35 THEREOF, ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SCHEDULE VII “STOP INTERSECTIONS” - Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1168-04 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.

 

5.      ORDINANCE NO. 1169-04 - BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE COMPLETION OF VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT IN AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,685,000 THEREFORE; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OR BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,550,750; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1169-04 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 08/16/2003 at 6:00 p.m.

 

6.      RESOLUTION NO. 388-04 – RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $1,280,000 OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS TO MAINTAIN THE EXEMPTION OF THE INTEREST ON SAID NOTES FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION; AND AUTHORIZING SUCH FURTHER ACTIONS AND MAKING SUCH DETERMINATIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO EFFECTUATE THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE NOTES – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Local Budget Law, Chapter 169 of the Laws of the State of New Jersey, as amended and supplemented ("Local Budget Law") authorizes, inter alia, municipalities to adopt ordinances authorizing special emergency appropriations for the preparation of a tax map; and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee ("Committee") of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey ("Township"), has duly and finally adopted an ordinance appropriating the sum of $600,000 to pay the costs associated with the preparation of a tax map for the Township ("Tax Map Project"); and

 

WHEREAS, Section 55 of the Local Budget Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:2-55, authorizes the Township to issue special emergency notes to finance the costs of the Tax Map Project; and

WHEREAS, the Township has heretofore issued its special emergency notes in the principal amount of $600,000 to finance the costs of the Tax Map Project ("Prior Notes"); and

WHEREAS, the Prior Notes mature on July 30, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the Local Budget Law authorizes, inter alia, municipalities to adopt ordinances authorizing special emergency appropriations for a complete program of revaluation of real property in the Township ("Revaluation Project"); and

WHEREAS, the Township Committee has duly and finally adopted ordinance 1161-04 appropriating the sum of $800,000 to pay the costs associated with the Revaluation Project; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township to issue its special emergency notes in the aggregate principal amount of up to $1,280,000, as further described in Exhibit "A", the proceeds of which, together with other available funds in the amount of $120,000, will be used to:  (i) repay the principal of the Prior Notes at maturity; and (ii) pay the costs of the Revaluation Project.

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Bond Law and the ordinances, it is the intent of the Township Committee to hereby authorize, approve and direct the issuance and sale of such special emergency notes, to ratify and confirm certain actions heretofore taken by or on behalf of the Township, and to make certain related determinations and authorizations in connection with such issuance and sale.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY (NOT LESS THAN TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF AFFIRMATIVELY CONCURRING), PURSUANT TO LOCAL BUDGET LAW, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1.         Pursuant to the Local Budget Law, the issuance of special emergency notes of the Township, to be designated, substantially, "Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, Special Emergency Notes of 2004" ("Notes"), in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1,280,000, is hereby authorized, approved, ratified and confirmed. 

Section 2.         The Chief Financial Officer, with the assistance of the law firm of Parker, McCay & Criscuolo, P.A., Bond Counsel, is hereby authorized and directed to award and sell the Notes at a public or private sale at a price of not less than par, and to deliver the same to the purchaser thereof upon receipt of the payment of the purchase price thereof.

Section 3.         At the next meeting of the Township Committee after the sale of the Notes, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to report, in writing, to the Township Committee, the principal amount, rate of interest and the name of the purchaser of the Notes.

Section 4.         The Notes shall be dated the date of delivery thereof and mature no later than one year from said date.  The Notes will not be subject to redemption prior to maturity.   The Notes may be renewed from time to time, but shall be paid and mature in accordance with the provisions of Section 55(b) of the Local Budget Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-55(b).

Section 5.         The Notes shall be issued in bearer form in denominations of $100,000 or greater.  The Notes shall be executed in the name of the Township by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer, and shall be under the corporate seal of the Township affixed, imprinted, or reproduced thereon, and attested by the manual or facsimile signature of the Township Clerk or Deputy Township Clerk.

Section 6.         The Notes are ultimately payable from ad valorem taxes that shall be levied upon all taxable real property in the Township without limitation as to rate or amount.

Section 7.         The Township hereby covenants that it will not make any use of the proceeds of the Notes or do or suffer any other action that would cause: (i) the Notes to be "arbitrage bonds" as such term is defined in Section 148(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended ("Code"), and the Regulations promulgated thereunder; (ii) the interest on the Notes to be included in the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income taxation purposes; or (iii) the interest on the Notes to be treated as an item of tax preference under Section 57(a)(5) of the Code.

Section 8.         The Township hereby covenants as follows: (i) it shall timely file, or cause to be filed, with the Internal Revenue Service, such information report or reports as may be required by Sections 148(f) and 149(e) of the Code; and (ii) it shall take no action that would cause the Notes to be "federally guaranteed" within the meaning of Section 149(b) of the Code.

Section 9.         The Township hereby covenants that it shall make, or cause to be made, the rebate required by Section 148(f) of the Code in the manner described in Treasury Regulation Sections 1.148-1 through 1.148-11, 1.149(b)-1, 1.149(d)-1, 1.149(g)-1, 1.150-1 and 1.150-2, as such regulations and statutory provisions may be modified insofar as they apply to the Notes.

Section 10.        The Township hereby designates the Notes as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" as defined in and for the purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code. For purposes of this designation, the Township hereby represents that:  (i) during the period from January 1, 2004 through and including the date hereof, the Township has not issued or designated tax-exempt obligations in an amount which, when added to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, exceeds $10,000,000; and (ii) the Township reasonably anticipates that the amount of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by it during the period from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004, and the amount of obligations designated as "qualified tax-exempt obligations" by it, will not exceed $10,000,000 when added to the aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

Section 11.        All actions heretofore taken and documents prepared or executed by or on behalf of the Township by the Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, Township Clerk, other Township officials or by the Township's professional advisors, in connection with the issuance and sale of the Notes are hereby ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted. 

Section 12.        The Mayor, Chief Financial Officer and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to determine all matters and execute all documents and instruments in connection with the Notes not determined or otherwise directed to be executed by the Local Budget Law or by this or any subsequent resolution, and the signatures of the Mayor, Chief Financial Officer or Township Clerk on such documents or instruments shall be conclusive as to such determinations.

Section 13.        All other resolutions, or parts thereof, inconsistent herewith are hereby rescinded and repealed to the extent of any such inconsistency.

Section 14.        This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption this 19th day of July, 2004.

Exhibit "A"

Ordinance
Number

Obligations Authorized

Obligations
Outstanding

Available
Funds

Notes to be
Issued

1135-03

$600,000

$600,000

$120,000

$480,000

1161-04

800,000

0

0

800,000

Total

$1,400,000

$600,000

$120,000

$1,280,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.      RESOLUTION NO. 389-04 – 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 the Township Committee meeting held June 21, 2004 are hereby approved.

 

8.      RESOLUTION NO. 390-04 – 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.

 

9.      REPORTS – The following offices have submitted their monthly reports for the months indicated: Township Clerk’s Office for the month of June; Tax Collector’s Office for the month of June; Construction Official for the month of June; Zoning Official for the month of June; Treasure’s Department for the month of June. 

 

10.   RESOLUTION NO. 391-04 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND – STREET OPENING – JOAN BALLMAN / FRANK & GLENN FILORAMO – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, a $5,000.00 Performance Bond is being held as a performance guarantee for Joan Ballman / Frank & Glenn Filoramo for the street opening located at 110 S. 10th Street, Del Haven, and

WHEREAS, the Administrative Director of Public Works 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 Performance Bond, be and is hereby released.

 

11.   RESOLUTION NO. 392-04 – APPROVE VENDOR LICENSE APPLICATIONS – 2004 – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the following vendors have 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 applicants listed below are hereby licensed by the Township of Middle to operate an ice cream truck in Middle Township from July 19, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

LICENSE NO.                                        APPLICANT

License No. 7

Wizard’s Ice Cream

License No. 6

Fudgy Wudgy Ice Cream

 

 

12.   RESOLUTION NO. 393-04 – 2004 HOTEL / MOTEL LICENSE APPROVAL – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the several Hotel / Motel license 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 licenses be and are hereby authorized for the calendar year of 2004:

 

License#

Applicant

Tradename

Location

Sites

Fee

16

Rupket LLC

Offshore Motel

1801 Route 47 South

48

$350.00

23

Carlo Rosauri

Champion Motel

513 North Wildwood Rd

22

$350.00

 

13.   RESOLUTION NO. 394-04 – REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND – JOHN NEWDECK – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $106,660.62 is being held as a performance guarantee of John Newdeck for site improvements at Block 985, Lot 1-5, 11-15, also known as North Wildwood Blvd, Burleigh and

WHEREAS, the Engineer has conducted his inspection and determined that improvements having a value of $78,008.85 have been completed, and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Official has recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be reduced to $28,651.77.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the Irrevocable Letter of Credit be and is hereby reduced to $28,651.77.

 

14.   RESOLUTION NO. 395-04 – RELEASE PERFORMANCE BOND – CAPE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY / DR. THOMAS BARRETT – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. Committeemember Leusner Abstained.

WHEREAS, $24,432.55 is being held as a Performance Guarantee for Cape Orthopedic Surgery / Dr. Thomas Barrett for site plan improvements at Block 249, Lot 5,6, also known as 9 Stites Ave., Cape May Court House 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 82728 with Commerce Bank in the name of Cape Orthopedic Surgery / Dr. Thomas Barrett be and is hereby released.

 

15.   RESOLUTION NO. 396-04 – REDUCTION OF PERFORMANCE BOND – CHAZRAY BUILDERS – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $147,270.00 is being held as a performance guarantee of Chazray Builders for site improvements at Block 348.01, Lot 17.01, also known as Oyster Road, CMCH, and

WHEREAS, the Engineer has conducted his inspection and determined that improvements having a value of $54,763.75 have been completed, and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Official has recommended that the performance guarantee for the above stated project be reduced to $92,506.25.

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 be and is hereby reduced to $92,506.25.

 

16.   RESOLUTION NO. 397-04 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND – LYNN HARRISON / HARRISON – MORRIS – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo                   and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $10,164.11 is being held as a Performance Guarantee for Lynn Harrison for site plan improvements at Block 388, Lot 4.04, also known as 303 Route 47 South, Middle Township, 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 82752 with Commerce Bank in the name of Lynn Harrison / Harrison-Morris be and is hereby released.

 

17.   RESOLUTION NO. 398-04 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND – ROBERT WILLIAMS – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $202.54 is being held as a Performance Guarantee for Robert Williams for site plan improvements at Block 240, Lot 12, also known as 205 Hand Ave, CMCH, 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 82602 with Commerce Bank in the name of Robert Williams be and is hereby released.

 

18.   RESOLUTION NO. 399-04 – AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR GREEN CREEK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that Mayor F. Nathan Doughty be and hereby is authorized to sign the application for funding in connection with the below Sanitary Sewer Projects:

                  GREEN CREEK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM

 

19.   RESOLUTION NO. 400-04 – AWARDING THE GREEN CREEK SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM CONTRACT AND RATIFYING CONFIRMING AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Township of Middle, in the County of Cape May New Jersey (the “Township”) submitted an application to the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office (the “USDA-RD”) for funding of the Green Creek Sanitary Sewer Project (the “Project”) in December of 1999; and

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the terms of N.J.S.A. 40A:11 (the “Local Public Contracts Law”), the Township on April 27, 2004 advertised a request for proposals and received two bids for construction of the Project (the “Initial Bids”); and

WHEREAS, both of the Initial Bids exceeded Township funding available through USDA-RD; and

WHEREAS, the Township re-advertised and received two additional bids (the “Second Bids”) on June 15, 2004; and

WHEREAS, the second bid of F.W. Shawl & Sons Construction Inc. of $2,531,941.12 was the low bid received and reflects a reduction of $160,541.50 from the Initial Bid; and

WHEREAS, the low bid received from F.W. Shawl & Sons is still $398,541.12 over the funds available; and

WHEREAS, the Township, pursuant to a Bond Ordinance introduced on July 19, 2004 seeks to increase the funding for the construction of the Project by $450,000 (the “Additional Funding”); and

WHEREAS, the Township wishes to commence construction of the Project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.  In accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, F.W. Shawl & Sons Construction Inc., on the basis of the offer set forth in its proposal (the “Winning Bid”), is hereby awarded the contract to complete construction of the Project..

SECTION 2. All actions heretofore taken by the Mayor, the Chief Financial Officer, the Township Committee, the Township’s bond counsel (McManimon & Scotland, L.L.C.) and all other employees and officials of the Township (collectively, the “Authorized Persons”) on behalf of the Township in furtherance of the Project are hereby ratified and confirmed.

SECTION 3.  All Authorized Persons are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary or convenient in furtherance of the Project, including without limitation the execution and delivery of all documents in connection therewith.

SECTION 4.  This resolution shall take effect upon adoption hereof and of approval of the Additional Funding by USDA-RD .

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

 

20.   RESOLUTION NO. NO. 401-04 – RELEASE OF TRUST ACCOUNTS – On motion by Mayor Doughty 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 Accounts as listed on the attached sheets shall be released.

 

21.   RESOLUTION NO. 402-04 – APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RAFFLE LICENSE – MASH BRANCH – BURDETTE TOMLIN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY – On motion by Committeemember DeLanzo seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Mash Branch of the Burdette Tomlin Hospital Auxiliary has applied to Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for Raffle Nights, and

WHEREAS, the location will be at, 1765 US Hwy 9 N., Swainton, NJ 08210, otherwise known as Sand Barrens Golf 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 December 9, 2004 at the location of 1765 US Hwy 9 N, Swainton, is hereby approved.

 

22.   RESOLUTION NO. 403-04 – AUTHORIZE AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLE ATLANTIC – GREAT LAKES ORGANIZED CRIME LAW ENFORCEMENT NETWORK REGARDING CRIMINAL INTELLIGENCE – 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 enter into an Agreement with the Middle Atlantic – Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network in connection with a Criminal Intelligence “Pointer Information System”, and

WHEREAS, this Agreement shall remain in force until such time as the Middle Atlantic – Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network is dissolved by three-quarters vote of the Association’s Policy Board, or until such time as the Police Department withdraws, or until such time as the Police Department is removed from the Association in accordance with procedures contained in the Association’s Bylaws.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that an authorized representative of the Township of Middle be and hereby is authorized to sign said Agreement between the Township of Middle Police Department and the Middle Atlantic – Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network.

 

23.   RESOLUTION NO. 404-04 – AUTHORIZING THE MIDDLE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY – “COPS SECURE OUR SCHOOLS” GRANT PROGRAM – On motion by Committeemember Leusner 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, authorization is hereby granted to the Middle Township Police Department to apply to the U.S. Department of Justice for the “Cops Secure Our Schools” Grant Program, and

FURTHER RESOLVED, that Police Captain Scott Webster is named as the Contact Person and that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized to sign said documents.

 

24.   RESOLUTION NO. 405-04 – PROMOTIONS / VARIOUS EMPLOYEES – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recently posted for promotional positions that where available to the Public Works Employees, and

WHEREAS, after interviews took place on June 29, 2004, the following employees were recommended for the promotional titles listed below:

NAME                      POSITION             SALARY                EFF.  DATE

Chris Camp

Supervising Equipment Operator

$39,043.00

July 1, 2004

Vincent Watkins

Equipment Operator / Construction

$23,693.00

July 1, 2004

George Spalding

Equipment Operator / Maintenance

$28,673.00

July 1, 2004

WHEREAS, the following employee was recommended for the promotional title listed below and according to contract, Union 676, the position has a stipend of $1,000.00 for the 1st Year, $250.00 for the 2nd Year, and $250.00 for the 3rd Year:

NAME                                                          POSITION

Paul Mahan

Assistant Supervising Laborer

WHEREAS, the following employees are hereby promoted to the titles opposite their name at the following salaries:

NAME             POSITION                      SALARY                EFF. DATE

Liz Simpkins

Assessing Clerk

$23,207.00

July 1, 2004

Dawn Perdomo

Tax Clerk

$21,650.00

July 1, 2004

 

25.   RESOLUTION NO. 406-04 – SALARY ADJUSTMENT – VINCE WATKINS SR. – MARTIN LUTHER KING CENTER – 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, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that the following employee salaries will be amended to the amount opposite their name:

NAME

TITLE

SALARY

EFF. DATE

Vincent Watkins Sr.

Building Director

$26,500.00

Retro- Active to July 1, 2004

 

26.   RESOLUTION NO. 407-04 – REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT- SEWER – 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, the governing body thereof, that the Director of Sewer is hereby authorized to refund the following overpayments to the accounts indicated:

ACCOUNT NO.                                     AMOUNT

17370

$100.00

06667

$115.00

 

27.   RESOLUTION NO. 408-04 – AUTHORIZATION TO CLOSE BENNY’S LANDING ROAD – ANNUAL LUAU – 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 of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that authorization is hereby given to close Benny’s Landing Road on August 14, 2004 from 4:00pm to 12:00 midnight for their Annual Luau.