March 1, 2004

Cape May Court House, NJ

March 1, 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 and Committeemember DeLanzo, Clerk/ Business Administrator Alexis, Solicitor Pickering, Engineer Orlando, & Deputy Clerk Kimberly Tomkinson.

1. RESOLUTION NO. 99-04 – APPOINTMENTS- NEW HIRES-POLICE DEPARTMENT – 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
Steven Novsak	Police Officer/Patrolman	$36,966.00	03/01/2004
Michelle Greenwaldt	Police Officer/Patrolman (Pre-Academy)	$30,804.00	03/08/2004

2. 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 – Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1149-04 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.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 1150-04 – AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, CHAPTER 236 (FINES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS) - Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1150-04 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. 1152-04 – AMENDING SECTION 46-1 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE – Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1152-04 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.

Joe Rich – Asked committee to clarify the ordinance and what it entailed.

Committeemember Leusner read off the particulars of the Ordinance and stated that it establishes a “Chain of Command” within the Police Department.

5. ORDINANCE NO. 1153-04 – CREATING THE MIDDLE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL ON THE ARTS – – Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1153-04 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. 1154-04 – 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 1154-04 was adopted on motion by seconded by and passed on roll call. Complete Ordinance is on file in the Clerk’s Office. --TABLED --

7. ORDINANCE NO. 1151-04 – CREATING A HOTEL / MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1151-04 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/05/2004 at 6:00 p.m.

Public Hearing: Solicitor Pickering explained to the public and committee the fees involved with the proposed ordinance and that this tax would take place as of July1st.

Vilma Polmbo – asked if this would apply to campgrounds with cabins?

J. Alexis – No

Andy from Pierces Point – where will the funds derived be deposited?

Committeemember Leusner – General Fund. He explained that the police department receives multiple calls each year to Hotel/Motels.

Laquita Jack – Del Haven – asked why the tax is not as high as those charged in Wildwood?

Committeemember Leusner stated that the State Legislature created a 3% cap.

8. ORDINANCE NO. 1155-04 – VACATING A PORTION OF WHITING LANE AS SHOWN ON SHEET NUMBER 14 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 1155-04 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/05/2004 at 6:00 p.m.

9. ORDINANCE NO. 1148-04 – TO ESTABLISH EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES FOR SERVICES RENDERED WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, Ordinance No 1148-04 passed first reading. Second reading, public hearing and consideration for adoption will be held on 04/05/2004 at 6:00 p.m.

Committeemember DeLanzo informed the public on the reason and intention of this ordinance stating cost facts that the municipality faces every year with the EMS Services.

Committeemember Leusner stated that costs for EMS Services are steadily rising each year and 30% of calls in Middle Township are to Nursing Homes in which the Township does not receive any funds from since they are tax exempt. He stated that one of the main reasons for the billing is to relieve the taxpayers from the total burden of these costs.

Committeemember DeLanzo stated that on a Final Note – Middle Township needs their volunteers and will continue to help there needs.

Committeemember Leusner stated that he supports this ordinance 100% and believes that nursing homes take advantage of the EMS Services. He informed that public that the cost of this service to them can indeed be recouped by their insurance companies.

Mayor Doughty stated that he did not want to reiterate the words of the committee members, but supports this ordinance also 100%.

10. RESOLUTION NO. 100-04 – RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND – STREET OPENING – J.W. HAND & SONS – MITCHELL HAND – On motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember Leusner and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, $5,000.00 is being held as a performance guarantee for J.W. hand & Sons – Mitchell Hand for the street opening located at 3121, 3123, 3125 Shunpike, Rio Grande, 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, be and is hereby released.

11. RESOLUTION NO. 101-04 – ADOPTION OF UPDATED PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL AND PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK – 2004 – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

James Alexis thanked Personnel Director Vera Kalish and employee Allison Hunter for their hard work with the updating of the Personnel Policy Manual and Handbook. “Outstanding Job!”

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the

Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the Personnel Policy Manual & Personnel Policy Handbook dated January 2004 is hereby adopted.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this manual be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, the remaining portions of said manual shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect, and to this end the provisions of mentioned manual are hereby declared to be serverable.

FURTHER RESOLVED, this manual shall become effective immediately upon approval of this resolution and all other manuals in conflict or inconsistent with the updated version dated January 2004 are hereby repealed, to the extent of such conflict or inconsistency.

12. RESOLUTION NO. 102-04 – 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 February 2, 2004 are hereby approved.

13. RESOLUTION NO. 103-04 – 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.

14. RESOLUTION NO. 104-04 – APPOINTMENT – MUNICIPAL SOLICITOR – JAMES PICKERING – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

NAME TITLE SALARY EFF. DATE

James Pickering Municipal Solicitor $75,000.00 03/01/2004

15. RESOLUTION NO. 105-04 – APPROVE CARRY-OVER OF ACCUMULATED LEAVE – 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 named persons be permitted to carry over accumulated vacation in excess of the one year permitted:

William Candell ------------1 Vacation Day

16. RESOLUTION NO. 106-04 – RATIFY AGREEMENT – EMPLOYEE CARE – 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 the Agreement between Employee Care and the Township of Middle for the Employee Assistance Program effective April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005, be and is hereby ratified.

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

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

17. RESOLUTION NO. 107-04 – APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RAFFLE LICENSE – GREEN CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, Green Creek Volunteer Fire Co. has applied to Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission for a Raffle License, and

WHEREAS, the location will be at, 14 Bayshore Road, Green Creek, NJ 08219, otherwise known as Green Creek Fire Hall, 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 September 8, 2004 at the location of 14 Bayshore Rd., Green Creek, (otherwise know as Green Creek Fire Hall), is hereby approved.

18. RESOLUTION NO. 108-04 – APPROVE APPLICATION FOR RAFFLE LICENSE – BISHOP MCHUGH REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL P.T.A. – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

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

WHEREAS, the location will be at, 1765 Rte 9, 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 May 20, 2004 at the location of 1765 Rte 9, Swainton, (otherwise know as Sand Barrens Golf Club), is hereby approved.

19. REPORTS – The following offices have submitted monthly reports for the following months: Tax Collector’s office for the month of January; Construction Official’s office for the month of January; Municipal Court for the month of January; Police Department for the month of January; Treasure’s office for the month of January; Zoning Officials Office; Municipal Clerk’s Office for February; Construction Official’s Office for the month of February.

20. RESOLUTION NO. 109-04 – RENEWAL – TOWING LICENSES – 2004 – (HITECH AUTO) – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the several Towing license renewal applications listed below have been found to be in proper form, and the fees paid in each case.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of the following licenses be and are hereby renewed for the calendar year of 2004:

License#	Truck #	Tradename	License Plate Number	Truck Make/ Model	Fee	Sticker Fee Paid
7	1	HiTech Auto	X5562N	1986 Ford Wheel Lift	$350.00	$25.00
7	2	HiTech Auto	X59-27N	1994 Ford F450 Flatbed	$0.00	$25.00
7	3	HiTech Auto	X1687X	1989 Ford F450 Flatbed	$0.00	$25.00

21. RESOLUTION NO. 110-04 – APPROVING PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER – WILDWOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB TO WILDWOOD GOLF CLUB INC.– On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Mayor Doughty and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. Committeemember DeLanzo ABSTAINED

Whereas, an application has been filed for a person to person transfer of Liquor License No. 0506-31-006-002, heretofore issued to Wildwood Golf and Country Club, for the premises located at 1170 Golf Club Road, Cape May Court House, NJ, and

WHEREAS, the submitted application form is complete in all respects, the transfer fees have been paid, and the license has been properly renewed for the current license term, and

WHEREAS, the applicant is qualified to be licensed according to all standards established by Title 33 of the New Jersey Statutes, regulations promulgated thereunder, as well as pertinent local ordinances and conditions consistent with Title 33, and

WHEREAS, the applicants have disclosed, and the issuing authority has reviewed, the source of all funds in financing of said license, and

WHEREAS, the municipality has received a written statement, under oath, signed by an authorized representative of both the transferor and transferee, affirming that the transferees are aware of all obligations outstanding to the New Jersey Alcoholic Beverage manufactures, wholesales, and distributors, and that either the transferees have been or will be satisfied by the transferor out of the proceeds of the sale of the licensed business.

WHEREAS, the transferor and the transferee have certified to the Township of Middle that the Board of Trustees, Officers and Members are the same individuals regarding the change of name status for the club license to known as Wildwood Golf Club.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, does hereby approve, effective March 28, 2004, the transfer of the aforesaid liquor license no. 0506-31-006-002 to Wildwood Golf Club Inc., and does hereby direct the Municipal Clerk to endorse the license certificate to the new ownership as follows: “This license, subject to all its terms and conditions, is hereby transferred to Wildwood Golf Club, Inc., effective March 28, 2004.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that one certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Alcohol Beverage Control.

James Alexis informed the Committee that no letters of interest where submitted to the Clerk’s Office in response to advertisement of transfer

22. RESOLUTION NO. 111-04 – LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACT – MC CLURE’S POWER SYSTEMS, INC. – GENERATOR MAINTENANCE – SEWER PUMP STATIONS – 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.

McClure’s Power System, Inc. – Generator Maintenance – Sewer Pump Stations

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 D. Taverner CFO

23. RESOLUTION NO. 112-04 – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATIONS – 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, 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

Bruce Gorman	Township Solicitor	March 1, 2004
Robert Jones	Public Works	February 6, 2004
James Pettit	Public Works	February 27, 2004

24. RESOLUTION NO. 113-04 – RELEASE OF TRUST ACCOUNTS – 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.

25. RESOLUTION NO. 114-04 – APPOINTMENT –SOLICITOR CABLE ADVISORY BOARD – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

Continued …

NAME TITLE SALARY EFF. DATE

Robert Taylor Solicitor Cable Advisory $2,000.00 3/1/2004

Board

26. RESOLUTION NO. 115-04 – AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF REQUEST TO COUNTY OF CAPE MAY FOR APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST ACCOUNT (MLETA) – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

WHEREAS, the Middle Township Police Department wishes to purchase a Live Scan Fingerprint System for use at Police Headquarters, and

WHEREAS, an application must be submitted to the County of Cape May Forfeiture Program to approval expenditure of funds from the Municipal Law Enforcement Trust Account (MLETA).

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that authorization is hereby granted to the Middle Township Police Department to submit a request for approval for expenditure of funds for the purchase of a Live San Fingerprint System.

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

27. RESOLUTION NO. 116-04 – AMENDING DEPOSITORY CURRENT FUNDS – 2004 (*) – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. Mayor Doughty Abstained

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sturdy Savings Bank shall be the depository for the following account of the Township of Middle for the year 2004, and that all disbursements shall be made by checks signed by the following:

ACCOUNT DISBURSEMENT OFFICER

Clerk Township Clerk, Deputy Clerk (In the

Absence of the Township Clerk)

Tax Collector Tax Collector

TTL Redemption Tax Collector

Construction Official Construction Official, Building Inspector

Municipal Court Municipal Judge, Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator

Bond Account Municipal Judge, Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator

Current

General Checking Account) Chief Financial Officer, Mayor, Clerk, Deputy Clerk

Trust Account - Other )

Forfeited Monies )

General Capital Account Chief Financial Officer

Urban Development Action Chief Financial Officer

Public Assistance Chief Financial Officer

Trust Fund #2

Public Assistance

Petty Cash Fund Chief Financial Officer

Business Administrator

Middle Township Municipal Chief Financial Officer

Alliance Committee (Dedicated by Rider)

Housing Rehabilitation Chief Financial Officer

Revolving Fund

Utility Account Chief Financial Officer

Utility Escrow Account Chief Financial Officer

Utility Capital Account Chief Financial Officer

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Commerce Bank, of New Jersey shall be the depository for all of the following current funds, of the Township of Middle, for the year 2004, and that all disbursements shall be made by checks signed by the following:

ACCOUNT DISBURSEMENT OFFICER

Payroll (SS & Withholding) Chief Financial Officer

Unemployment Trust Chief Financial Officer

Recreation-Ded. Trust Fund Chief Financial Officer

Public Assistance Trust Fund

Dog Tax

Accumulated Absences Trust Fund Chief Financial Officer

COAH Fees Chief Financial Officer

*Police Internal Operating Fund Police Chief (Police Captain in the absence of Police Chief

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Commerce Bank, of New Jersey, shall be the depository for the following account of the Township of Middle for the year 2004, and that all disbursements shall be made by checks signed by the following:

ACCOUNT DISBURSEMENT OFFICER

Master Escrow Checking Chief Financial Officer

Master Escrow Savings Chief Financial Officer

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the Township Clerk may sign in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.

28. RESOLUTION NO. 117-04 – APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 – FABBRI BUILDERS, INC. – DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING RECREATION CENTER – 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, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that the attached Change Order #3 for the Dr. Martin Luther King Recreation Center awarded to Fabbri Builders, be and is hereby approved.

PO#________________________________________.

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Tracey L. Taverner, CFO

29. RESOLUTION NO.’S 118-04 THROUGH 137-04– CONFIRMATION OF SALE OF LAND (ITEMS A THROUGH S) – On motion by Committeemember Leusner seconded by Committeemember DeLanzo and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted.

(A)(118-04) 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.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 # 20 $6,300.00 Block: 1041 Lots: 17,19

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

Parcel # 20 James & Avril Cathie, 1910 Route 9 South, 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.

(B)(119-04) 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.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 #7 $1,000.00 Block: 721 Lots: 9

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

Parcel # 7 Thomas F III & Amie R Fairman, 1504 Jackson St, CMCH, NJ 08210

(C)(120-04) 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.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 # 10 $2,700.00 Block: 927 Lots: 34,36,38,40

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

Parcel # 10 Neil Hess, 117 Rutledge Road, Del Haven, NJ 08251

(D)(121-04) 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.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 $65,000.00 Block: 11 Lots: 1.02

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

Parcel # 2 John & Nancy La Greca 1263 Black Birch Court, Toms River, NJ 08753

(E)(122-04) 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.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 # 18 $2,100.00 Block: 1027 Lots: 5,6

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

Parcel # 18 Ilona V Murdock-Rami, 45 Warrington Place, East Orange, NJ 07017

(F)(123-04) 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.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 # 23 $6,300.00 Block: 1063 Lots: 1

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

Parcel # 23 Louis Altobelli, 2702 Route 9 South, Rio Grande, NJ 08242

(G)(124-04) 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.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 # 28 $1,600.00 Block: 1104 Lots: 23,24

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

Parcel # 28 David M Barraclough, 399 Grande Blvd, Rio Grande, NJ 08242

(H)(125-04) 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:

Continued …

Resolution No.: 510-03 Adopted: November 18, 2003 Sale Date: December 16, 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 # 26 $4,400.00 Block: 1082 Lots: 28,29

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

Parcel # 26 Paul G & Willie R Bennett, PO Box 469, Whitesboro, NJ 08252

(I)(126-04) 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: