June 18, 2007 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
MOMENT
OF SILENCE FOR FORMER MAYOR ROBERT HUFF
Following second reading, hearing, and consideration for adoption, Ordinance 1262-07 was denied on motion by Mayor Doughty seconded by Committeemember Barry and DENIED on roll call.
Sue Copson-
Believes the traffic situation would be disastrous if the business was to move
to the corner of Kimble’s Beach Rd.
Joe
Huey – already near accidents at the corner of Kimble’s Beach &
Rte 47. Would be 3fold if business moves there.
Judy Salison
– Lives on Rte 47. Traffic bad at that corner
Joanna & Carlos Roskine- reiterate neighbors thoughts … owner of that
corner parcel doesn’t even live in area. Not looking to benefit residence
of that area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by
the Township Committee of the
Dedicated Trust $ 2,991.60
Current Acct. $ 287,232.59
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by
the Township Committee of the
WHEREAS, The Wetlands Institute has applied for approval to sell alcoholic beverages at an affair to be held at The Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard, on July 19, 2007 from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm, and
WHEREAS, they have
provided proper documentation to the
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, in the
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township
Committee, the Governing Body of the
EMPLOYEE POSITION DEPARTMENT EFFECTIVE
|
Lynne Davis |
Clerk Typist |
Treasurer Department |
06/15/2007 |
WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary to amend the previously offered MICU transport Billing Agreement previously offered, and
WHEREAS, an amended agreement has been presented with a revised Medicare BLS rate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, that the revised agreement between AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center and Middle Township EMS is hereby ratified for a period of one (1) year beginning January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007.
WHEREAS, applications are now being accepted for the New Jersey Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2008 Municipal Aid Program, and
WHEREAS, NJDOT’s Municipal Aid Program has been a significant resource for municipalities in funding their transportation projects, and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer is hereby given the discretion of choosing one project as follows:
Stagecoach
Road (starting at Springer’s
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are herby authorized to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has previously
instituted a Fair and Open Process for the award of contract pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et.seq., and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has followed the
procedures that it has previously set forth for the award of specific
contracts; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has solicited proposals, and has publicly opened each proposal submitted, and has considered each proposal in light of criteria previously established by the Township, and has made a decision on each proposal submitted in light of those criteria;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
A. Hydrographic Survey by Certified/Licensed Engineer – AWARDED; Hatch Mott MacDonald
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute contracts with each of the above-mentioned individuals as necessary, to be followed with a resolution of award and certification.
As the Chief Financial Officer of
the
WHEREAS, certain licensees have filed for renewal of their Alcoholic Beverage License for one (1) year beginning July 1, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the said applications are in due and proper form with the fee of $600.00 for each Plenary Retail Consumption License; $600.00 for each Retail Distribution License; $150.00 for each Club License and no objection filed and all $200.00 State Filing Fees received and forwarded,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, issue to Cape Hospitality Group LP.; 0506-33-002-006; a Plenary Retail Consumption License.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, issue to Acme Markets Inc. 0506-44-013-003; Plenary Retail Distribution License.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, issue to Cape May County Chapter #44 Disabled American Veterans, Inc. 0506-31-010-001; a Club License.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these licenses be signed and sealed and delivered by the Clerk if the Township of Middle in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and appropriate Ordinances of the Township of Middle.
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 license year of 2007-2008:
|
Lic. # |
Applicant |
Tradename |
Location |
Sites |
Fee |
|
1 |
Amandeep Hotel Inc. |
|
|
9 + Mngr Apt |
$350.00 |
|
3 |
Isha Hospitality |
Country Motel |
1604 Rte 47 S |
28 |
$350.00 |
|
5 |
Marion Monroe |
Dutchmans Motel |
1077 Rte 47 S |
11 |
$350.00 |
|
6 |
Anisha Hospitality LLC |
Economy Motel |
3172 Rte 9 S |
34 + Mngr Apt |
$350.00 |
|
7 |
Priyavadan Patel |
Green Acres |
1031 Rte 47 S |
16 + House |
$350.00 |
|
8 |
Shree Khodiar LLC |
Simpson Motel |
1507 Rte 47 S |
19 + House |
$350.00 |
|
11 |
Seven Oceans Hospitality |
Hyland Motor |
|
34 + Mngr Apt |
$350.00 |
|
14 |
Robert & Ruth Worth |
Marlee Motel |
1003 Rte 47 S |
13 & House |
$350.00 |
|
15 |
Kathleen Clark |
Meadowbrook Motel |
|
20 (House w/ 3 units |
$350.00 |
|
16 |
Nayadip LLC |
Offshore Motel |
1801 Rte 47 S |
48 |
$350.00 |
|
17 |
Nelson Rossi & Jamie Cherego |
Sea Gull’s Motel LLC |
905 Rte 47 S |
11 |
$350.00 |
|
19 |
John Lanzinger |
Shelton Motel |
1410 Rte 47 S |
22 + House |
$350.00 |
|
20 |
Jai Shree Jalar |
Silver Birch Motel |
1019 Rte 47 S |
10 |
$350.00 |
|
22 |
Whispering Woods Inc. |
Whispering Woods |
535 Rte 47 S |
28 |
$350.00 |
WHEREAS, the following Company has applied to the Township of Middle for a license to operate a Ice Cream Truck within the confines of the Township of Middle under Chapter 231 of the Code of the Township of Middle, and
WHEREAS, the company now wishes to add an additional vehicle under said license, and
WHEREAS, this
company is in good standing with the
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that each of the following vehicles is hereby approved to be added as follows:
|
License# |
Vehicle # |
Tradename |
VIN Number |
Taxi Make/ Model |
Fee |
|
8 |
3 |
Summer Daze |
2GDHG31K6N4521973 |
1992 GMC Van/Bus |
$25.00 |
FURTHER RESOLVED, that any license issued pursuant to the terms in accordance with the Code of the Township of Middle shall expire midnight of the 31st day of December of the year in which is issued unless sooner surrendered, suspended or revoked.
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
NOW THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED, by the
1. The public shall be excluded from the discussion of an action upon the hereinafter specified matter: MATTERS OF PENDING AND OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION.
2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: MATTERS OF PENDING AND OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
3.
It is anticipated at this time the above subject matter
will be made public as follows:
WHEN THE
MATTER IS RESOLVED
4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
WHEREAS, the Statements of Consent by Governing Body and Certification by Wastewater Conveyance System Owner are a portion of the documents that this resolution authorizes the mayor to sign on behalf of the governing body of the Township of Middle.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the
Township Committee of the
WHEREAS,
application has been made by Namco Cybertainment Inc.
for the placement of two (2) crane games to be located at Wal-Mart in Rio
Grande, and
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle,
County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that the Amusement Games applicant
is hereby licensed by the Township of Middle pursuant to the "Amusement
Games Licensing Law" for the games mentioned in said applications for the
period of June 18, 2007 through December 31, 2007 (with a renewal due January
1, 2008 for the following calendar year) at the location of 3159 Rte 9 South,
Rio Grande, NJ 08210.
WHEREAS,
the improvements located at Block 335.01 Lots 2, 3, & 5, otherwise known as
the corner of Colonial Avenue & Bayberry Drive, constructed by Frederick Langford is
complete, and
WHEREAS,
the Engineer for the
WHEREAS,
the Engineer for said project for the
WHEREAS,
the applicant has also submitted maintenance a maintenance
bond in the amount of $9,776.67 for a two-year period effective 4/10/07 through
4/10/09.
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the portion of
WHEREAS, the Township has previously approved the ratification and award of a contract for Fralinger Engineering pertaining to Conflict Attorney Services, aka Resolution NO. 166-07 dated April 2, 2007, and
WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary to amend said resolution to exceed the previously “do not exceed amount” of $5,000.00 to cover additional cost associated with said project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the
Township Committee of the
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign said agreement.
As the Chief Financial Officer of
the
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by
the Township Committee of the
|
NAME |
DEPARTMENT |
TITLE |
SALARY |
EFF. DATE |
|
Tom Grayson |
Recreation |
Recreation Director |
$55,000.00 |
06/21/2007 |
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by
the Township Committee of the
|
NAME |
DEPARTMENT |
TITLE |
SALARY |
EFF. DATE |
|
Charles McDonnell |
Recreation |
Recreation Program Specialist |
$35,000.00 |
06/18/2007 |
|
Tammy Kleberg |
Recreation |
Recreation Attendant |
$26, 877.00 |
06/18/2007 |
WHEREAS, presently Joe Canals Discount Liquors wishes to utilizes their new building located behind their present location for storage, and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that permission is hereby granted to Mattera’s Liquors T/A Joe Canals Discount Liquors, Liquor License No. 0506-44-003-005, to utilize the building formally known as located at 408/412 Old Rio Grande Ave aka Blocks 1510 Lots 8-9 (Coventry Place Center), from June 15, 2007 through June 15, 2008.
Carol Mattessich – where is the dredging located?
Mayor
Doughty – explained that it was in the Avalon Manor area. It is a hydraulic survey of
C. Mattessich – suggested that the Township commission a study of the proposed Indian Trail mining site.
James Pickering – stated that Mrs. Mattessich Ravitz’s comment was noted but directed Township Committee not to respond.
Eileen Faulsey – Pedistrian Crossing across Rte 9 in front of Court Bldg… Understands that it might be a State or County road but believes it is unsafe. Can Twp Police write tickets and enforce? Can we have this crosswalk removed?
Steve O’Connor - #22… salary increase or decrease?
Committeemember DeLanzo – increase
O’Connor – is it justified? More responsibility?
Committeemember DeLanzo – Yes .. with the loss of director all employees took on more responsibility.
O’Connor – Frank Dougherty position. Can it be done away with next year? Must it be renewed?
O’Connor
– has Township heard anything on the relocation of the
Mayor Doughty – believes this is still in the works and nothing has been presented to Committee. Believes that the County wants to get closer to the Community College.
Joseph
Jackson – Attended beach
conference which task force stated that
M. Truesdale – Avalon Manor sign. Asked for report on bill list to be included on agenda. Stated that minutes on website not up to date. Inquired onto the process on renewing ABC licenses since last meeting two abstentions and this week only one. Stated that Committee should review all fees imposed so that the cost is not imposed on taxpayers. Believes a committee should be formed to review all fees. Asked if tax rate has been struck by County?
Committeemember DeLanzo – explained that she has a conflict as far as the liquor licenses are considered.
Committeemember Barry – read off the licenses that were being renewed.
J. Alexis – stated that no tax rate has been set.
Ray
Shurman – Requested that
Richard Neill – Believes the Township is losing on recycling. Stated that Mayor Doughty was supposed to have a recycling report available.
Mayor Doughty – reported the following recycling comparision for 2006-2007 for the 4 months so far this year:
Commodity
Code 12, which is recyclable paper – the
Bruce
Allen – thanks to whomever was responsible for
the landing at
Mayor Doughty – working on plan currently
V. Pombo - #17? Where is this located?
Pombo – Inquired to exactly what it entailed.
J. Alexis – Sewer lines and connection to 7 Mile Wastewater facility.
Pombo - #11 .. what are the suggested projects?
North Boyd
Magnolia
Stagecoach
R. Shurman – monies for 07 or 08?
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7pm:
__________________________________
James Alexis, Clerk