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Minutes of Commissioners Meeting - June 8, 2011
Prior to the opening of the meeting, Mr. Groon led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The
meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Borough of Wildwood Crest, Gould - Cabrera – Groon – Yes Mr. Groon read the following statement: In compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, the notice requirements have been satisfied as to the time, place and date of holding said meeting by posting notice on the bulletin board in the Borough Hall and by mailing same to the Gazette-Leader, the Herald and The Press on November 29, 2010. Mr. Groon next announced the one-way in and the one-way out method of ingress and egress in case of emergency. Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 1127 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only. Vote: Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY: ORDINANCE NO. 1127 ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR ASSISTANCE TO THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, IN
ESTABLISHING A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, IN
THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF
$50,000 THEREFOR FROM MONIES AVAILABLE IN CAPITAL FUND BALANCE OF THE
BOROUGH. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, IN THE Section
1.
The purpose
described in Section 2 of this ordinance is hereby authorized by the
Borough of Wildwood Crest, Section
2.
The purpose
hereby authorized and for the financing of which the appropriation is
made as provided in Section 1 of this ordinance is the assistance to the
County of Cape May (the “County”) and the Cape May County Library
Commission (the “Commission”) in establishing a free public library
in the Borough, including the acquisition by the County of land located
in the Borough at 6300 Atlantic Avenue for use for such free public
library, all in accordance with a contract relating thereto among the
Borough, the County and the Commission a draft of which is on file in
the office of the Borough Clerk and pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 40:33-13.2b and N.J.S.A. 40:54-35 and other applicable law. Section
3.
The capital
budget or temporary capital budget of the Borough is hereby amended to
conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any
inconsistency herewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local
Finance Board showing all detail of the amended capital budget or
temporary capital budget and capital program as approved by the
Director, Division of Local Government Services, are on file with the
Borough Clerk and are available for public inspection. Section
4.
This
ordinance shall take effect after publication after final passage as
provided by law. Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 1127. Vote: Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes Nancy
Pietropaoli, There being no further public comments, Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 1127 be closed. Vote: Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that Ordinance No. 1127 be passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law. Vote: Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 1128 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only. Vote: Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY: ORDINANCE NO. 1128 BOND
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING KNOWN AS
CREST PIER RECREATION CENTER, IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST,
COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,500,000 THEREFOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,428,500 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR
FINANCING SAID IMPROVEMENTS
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of
Wildwood Crest, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, (not less than
two-thirds of all of the members thereof affirmatively concurring) as
follows:
SECTION 1: The
improvements described in Section 3 of this Bond Ordinance are hereby
authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Wildwood Crest,
SECTION 2: For the
financing of said improvement or purpose to meet the part of said
$1,500,000 appropriation not provided for by application hereunder of
said down payment, negotiable bonds of the Borough are hereby authorized
to be issued in the principal amount of $1,428,500 pursuant to the Local
Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds
and to temporarily finance said improvement or purpose, negotiable notes
of the Borough in the principal amount not exceeding $1,428,500 are
hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations
prescribed by said Law.
SECTION 3: a) The
improvement(s) hereby authorized and the purpose(s) for which the
financing of said obligation(s) is to be issued, the appropriation made
for and estimated cost of such purpose(s), and the estimated maximum
amount of bonds or notes to be issued for such purpose(s), including all
work and materials related thereto, is as follows:
c) The estimated cost
of said purpose is $1,500,000, the excess thereof over the said
estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefor being
the amount of the said $71,500 down payment for said purpose.
SECTION 4: The
following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited
and stated:
a) The said purpose
described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance is not a current expense
and is a property or improvement which the Borough may lawfully acquire
or make as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has
been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited
thereby.
b) The period of
usefulness of said purpose within the limitations of said Local Bond
Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of
the said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is twenty (20) years.
c) The supplemental
debt statement required by said Law has been duly made and filed in the
office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in
the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey, and such
statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in said
Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided
for in this bond ordinance by $1,428,500, and the said obligations
authorized by this bond ordinance will be within all debt limitations
prescribed by said law.
d) An aggregate
amount not exceeding $275,000 for interest on said obligations, costs of
issuing said obligations, engineering costs and other items of expense
listed in and permitted under Section 40A:2-20 of said Law may be
included as part of the cost of said improvement and is included in the
foregoing estimate thereof.
SECTION 5: All bond
anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such time as may be
determined by the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough; provided that
no note shall mature later than one (1) year from its issue date. The
notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as
may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough. The
Chief Financial Officer of the Borough shall determine all matters in
connection with notes issued pursuant to this Bond Ordinance and the
signature of the Chief Financial Officer of the Borough upon the notes
shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes
issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby
authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public
or private sale and to deliver same to the purchaser thereof upon
receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from
their date to the date of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer
of the borough is directed to report in writing to the Board of
Commissioners at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or
delivery of the notes pursuant to this Bond Ordinance is made. Such
report must include the principal amount, interest rate and maturities
of the note sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchasers.
SECTION 6: The full
faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual
payment of the principal of and interest on the said obligations
authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct,
unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated
to levy ad valorem taxes upon
all the taxable property within the borough for the payment of said
obligations and interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.
SECTION 7: The
capital budget or temporary capital budget of the borough is hereby
amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent
of any inconsistency herewith and the resolutions promulgated by the
Local Finance Board showing all detail of the amended capital budget or
temporary capital budget and the capital program as approved by the
Director, Division of Local Government Services, are on file with the
Borough Clerk and are available for public inspection.
SECTION 8: This bond
ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the first publication
thereof after final adoption, as provided by said Local Bond Law. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that a public hearing be held
on Ordinance No. 1128. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes There
being no public comments, Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera,
that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 1128 be closed. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 1128 be
passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 1129 AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 79 – VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC – SECTION 72-41
– SECTION X, LOADING ZONES – OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD
CREST WHEREAS,
the Chief of Police of the Borough of Wildwood Crest has recommended
that Chapter 71 - /Vehicles and Traffic – Section 72-41, Section X,
Loading Zone, of the Code of the Borough of Wildwood Crest, be amended
to create a loading zone for safety purposes due to the industrial
business operation in the B-1 Zone NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough
of Wildwood Crest in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that
Chapter 72 – Vehicles and Traffic – of the Code of the Borough of
Wildwood Crest, be and is hereby amended as follows: Section
1.
Section 79-41 – Schedule X – Loading Zone – is amended to
create a loading zone as follows: No
Parking – Loading/Unloading Only Street
Direction
Location New Jersey
Avenue
West
Beginning 25 feet West of the
northerly crosswalk of Sweet Briar
Road for a distance 66 feet west
thereof. Section
2.
All other ordinances in conflict with or inconsistent with this
ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section
3.
If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of
this ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment
shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this ordinance,
but shall be confined in its effects to the section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence or other part of this ordinance directly involved in
the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered, and all
other provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and
effect. Section
4.
This ordinance shall become upon final passage and publication as
provided by law. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 1129 be
passed on first reading, advertised according to law, be brought up for
second and final reading and public hearing on Wednesday, June 22, 2011
at 7:00 p.m. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 554-11 Subject:
Resolution Amending, Supplementing and Augmenting Borough
of Wildwood Crest Resolution No. 538-11 Adopted
May 25, 2011 BE
IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Wildwood
Crest, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that Borough of Wildwood
Crest Resolution No. 538-11, adopted May 25, 2011, be and the same is
hereby amended, supplemented and augmented as follows:
1.
Reimbursement shall be made on a monthly basis to the J. Byrne
Agency, Insurance Broker of Record of the Borough of Wildwood Crest,
upon submission of a voucher, with a signed declaration, by the
authorized representative of the said J. Byrne Agency, of payment having
been received from each volunteer fire fighter participating in the
authorized (and duly designated) volunteer health insurance program.
2.
On or before the 10th day of each month, the J. Byrne
Agency shall submit to the Borough of Wildwood Crest Health Benefits
Coordinator a roster of members participating in said (authorized)
volunteer health insurance program. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that the foregoing Resolution be
adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 555-11 WHEREAS,
the Borough of Wildwood Crest, and the Wildwood Crest School District
did authorize a seven (7) year Interlocal Services Agreement under the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:8A-2, et. seq., on May 23, 2007 via Borough of
Wildwood Crest Resolution No. 525-07; and WHEREAS,
the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Wildwood Crest, and the
Wildwood Crest School District have determined to expand the parameters
of said Agreement to include joint public bidding for necessary goods,
services, equipment and public building construction projects; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that joint public bidding will yield
more competitive, cost effective bid proposals based upon an increased
“scope of project and economy of scale”. NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough
of Wildwood Crest, County of Cape May, New Jersey, that the aforesaid
Interlocal Services Agreement be and the same is hereby expanded to
include joint public bidding for necessary goods, services, equipment
and public building construction projects as duly authorized by each
member public entity. BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the award of contract in conjunction with bids
received shall be made individually by each participating public entity
based upon the technical and legal recommendations rendered by the
professional staff of each of the aforesaid public entities; that the
Borough of Wildwood Crest shall “take the lead” in the placement of
the advertisement of the “Notice to Bidders” for any combined
project and that the designated “purchasing committee” of each
participating member shall be empowered to receive bids at the
designated place, date, and time as advertised. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution
be adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 556-11 BE
IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Wildwood
Crest, in the County of Cape May, New Jersey, that the Borough Clerk be
and he is hereby authorized, instructed and empowered to advertise
Notice to Bidders in The Herald of
Cape May County issue of June 29, 2011. Sealed
bids will be received by the Bid Opening Committee in the Municipal
Court Room, Wildwood Crest Borough Hall, on Tuesday,
July 12, 2011 AT 11:00 A.M., prevailing time, for furnishing the
items hereinafter set forth in accordance with the Specifications on
file in the Borough Hall. Said
items are as follows: CREST
PIER ROOF RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT/CREST MEMORIAL SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT
PLAN Mr.
Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mrs. Gould, that the foregoing Resolution
be adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 557-11 WHEREAS,
on April 20, 2011 through April 26, 2011, the Borough of Wildwood Crest
held an on-line auction of certain miscellaneous municipal property no
longer needed for public use; and WHEREAS,
among the items listed for sale was an abandoned automobile impounded by
the Wildwood Crest Police Department, said vehicle being a 1985 Buick
Century, VIN 1G4AH19R0F6444341; and WHEREAS,
Santo Cardile, t/a Wildwood Boulevard Sales and Service, 879 West
Wildwood Boulevard, Wildwood, NJ 08260, was the highest bidder for said
vehicle in the amount of $761.66; and WHEREAS,
due to procedural errors on the part of the Borough of Wildwood Crest,
Santo Cardile is unable to properly title said vehicle; and WHEREAS,
Santo Cardile has requested a refund of the monies paid for said vehicle
in the amount of $761.66; and WHEREAS,
it is the desire of the Board of Commissioners to provide a refund to
Santo Cardile, to correct the defects in the auction procedures, and to
conduct an online sale of said vehicle; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough
of Wildwood Crest,
1.
The preamble hereto is repeated as if fully set forth herein.
2.
The Chief Financial Officer be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to issue a refund in the amount of $761.66 to Santo Cardile,
t/a Wildwood Boulevard Sales and Service, 879 West Wildwood Boulevard,
Wildwood, NJ 08260.
3.
That said vehicle is hereby declared surplus property, to be
forthwith advertised for public sale pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-36; and
4.
That said vehicle be sold at a public sale to the highest bidder
through a contracted government on-line auction service, GovDeals, Inc.
There will be no minimum bid requirement for said vehicle, but the
Borough of Wildwood Crest reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
5.
That a Notice of On-Going Public Sale of Surplus Property be
published one (1) time in The Herald of Cape May County edition of June 15, 2011. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution
be adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 558-11 Authorizing
Retention Via Professional Services Agreement Of A
Law Firm With Regard Bond Counsel WHEREAS, the Borough of
Wildwood Crest requires the professional services of a Law Firm to
assist the municipality with the selling of bonds, or bond anticipation
notes, for financing the cost of the capital improvement program and for
the rendering of legal opinions related thereto; and WHEREAS,
it is desired to employ a professional, pursuant to law, who is duly
trained, experienced and specialized in the area of municipal bonds; and WHEREAS,
the Local Public Contracts Law provides for the entering into of a
contract for professional services pursuant to R.S.40A:11-5(1)(a),
without advertising for competitive bidding; and WHEREAS,
the Borough has determined that the firm of Hawkins, Delafield &
Wood is qualified to perform the said work and it is desired to enter a
professional contract with them for said services pursuant to law, and
to provide for the advertising of a notice pursuant to law; and WHEREAS,
Hawkins, Delafield & Wood has completed and submitted a Business
Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Hawkins, Delafield
& Wood will not make any reportable contributions pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1 commencing June 9, 2010 to any political committee or
candidate through the term of this contract; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough
of Wildwood Crest, 1.
Hawkins, Delafield &
Wood is hereby retained as Bond Counsel to provide specialized
professional services in the field of municipal bond work. The said
professional services to be received shall be “as directed” by the
Borough of Wildwood Crest from time to time. 2.
The Mayor and Borough Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract
with Hawkins, Delafield & Wood for specialized professional services
as Bond Counsel for a term of one (1) year, which contract shall provide
for fees to be calculated as set forth in the letter of Hawkins,
Delafield & Wood dated May 9, 2011 and attached hereto, contingent
upon certification below from the Chief Financial Officer as to the
availability of funds. 3.
This contract is awarded
without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with
the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law aforesaid, and in
accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1, and shall be in a
form approved by the Borough. 4.
The Business Disclosure
Entity Certification and the Determination of Value shall be placed on
file with this Resolution. 5.
This Resolution and a copy
of the contract for professional services shall be maintained on filed
in the offices of the Borough Clerk for public inspection. 6.
A copy of this Resolution
shall be published in the legal newspaper designated by the Borough as
required by law, within ten (10) days of its passage. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution
be adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 559-11 WHEREAS, CREST
ENTERPRISES, INC., t/a Sea Scape Inn, 400 East Crocus Road, Wildwood
Crest, NJ 08260, has paid One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars to the Borough
of Wildwood Crest for a room rental at the Crest Pier Recreation Center
on behalf of Polaris Communications Group; and WHEREAS,
CREST ENTERPRISES, INC. t/a Sea Scape Inn was unable to obtain the
appropriate liability insurance coverage in the required amount of
$1,000,000 and was, therefore, not permitted to utilize the facilities;
and WHEREAS,
CREST ENTERPRISES, INC. t/a Sea Scape Inn has requested a refund of the
One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars paid to date; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough
of Wildwood Crest, County of Cape May, New Jersey, that the Chief
Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue a
refund in the amount of One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars to CREST
ENTERPRISES, INC. t/a Sea Scape Inn, 400 East Crocus Road, Wildwood
Crest, NJ 08260. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution
be adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 560-11 WHEREAS,
on January 18, 2011 the Wildwood Crest Zoning Board considered the
application of John and Connie Fiore, owners of property located at
Block 136, Lot 27 a/k/a 116 E. Denver Ave., Wildwood Crest, New Jersey,
for “c” hardship variance; and WHEREAS,
subsequent to the withdrawal of the application and approval of the
withdrawal by the Wildwood Crest Zoning Board at the meeting of May 17,
2011, John Fiore requested, by correspondence dated May 6, 2011
reimbursement of any monies remaining from the escrow fee; and WHEREAS,
the Wildwood Crest Zoning Board has recommended (Resolution No.
ZB-A-11-17) the return of the $452.40 balance of escrow fee; NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough
of Wildwood Crest, County of Cape May, New Jersey, that the Chief
Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue a
refund of application fee and escrow fee in the amount of $452.40 to
John and Connie Fiore, 116 e. Denver Ave., Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
08260. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution
be adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes THE
CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY: RESOLUTION
NO. 561-11 WHEREAS,
the Commissioner of Public Safety desires to appoint six (6) additional
Class II Police Officers for the Borough of Wildwood Crest as a
supplement to the officers previously hired; and WHEREAS,
it is the desire of the Commissioner of Public Safety to appoint Jason
Judice, James Fehring, Ted Nagel, Kyle MacDonald, Robert Mulholland, and
Ryan Sheets as Class II Police Officers for the Borough of Wildwood
Crest, to serve in an “at-will” capacity at the pleasure of the
Commissioner of Public Safety at an annual salary as contained in the
current year salary ordinance of the Borough of Wildwood Crest; and WHEREAS,
the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Wildwood Crest has
determined that it is in the best interests of the Borough of Wildwood
Crest to confirm and ratify the appointment of Jason
Judice, James Fehring, Ted Nagel, Kyle MacDonald, Robert Mulholland, and
Ryan Sheets as a Class II Police Officers. NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough
of Wildwood Crest, 1.
The allegations of the
preamble hereto are incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 2.
The appointment of Jason
Judice, James Fehring, Ted Nagel, Kyle MacDonald, Robert Mulholland, and
Ryan Sheets as Class II Police Officers effective the date of
passage of this resolution, at an annual salary as permitted within the
parameters of the range established in the current year “Salary
Ordinance” of the Borough of Wildwood Crest, be and the same is hereby
confirmed and ratified. 3.
That said unclassified
appointment shall be “at-will,” at the pleasure of the Commissioner
of Public Safety, and shall remain in full force and effect until
further notice. Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution
be adopted. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that all bills properly
authorized, as submitted and which appear in full on the following page,
be paid. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes The
first matter for discussion was the Bayview Drive Reconstruction
project. It was reported that the project has been added to the 2012
Capital Plan. With
regard to DEP permits, the Engineer reported that he expects the The
Commissioners were reminded that a decision would be required as to
whether to combine the Planning and Zoning Boards no later than the
meeting of June 22, 2011. Mr. Cabrera indicated that he was in favor of
combining the boards. Mrs. Gould concurred. It was determined that
ordinances would be drafted by the Solicitor to be introduced in July or
August. Mr.
Cabrera reported with regard to the Boardwalk/bike path connector that
the project cost has been reduced to under $900,000. All concerns have
been addressed with regard to the project. It is anticipated that the
project will go forward prior to the summer of 2012. Mr.
Groon had requested a discussion of code enforcement within the Borough.
He indicated that there have been complaints about maintenance and
upkeep of various vacant lots throughout the Borough. He indicated that
the code enforcement officers are doing everything within the ordinances
to attempt to have those lots properly maintained. He added that there
are several of the sites that have construction permits outstanding
which brings them under the purview of the construction office. Attempts
will be made to have the property owners maintain their properties. The
Commissioners were reminded that the capital plan for 2012 needs to be
completed soon in order that some of the winter projects can move
forward timely. With regard to There
being no public comments, and no further matters for discussion, Mrs.
Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the meeting be adjourned. Vote:
Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes Dated:
June 22, 2011 Kevin M. Yecco, Borough Clerk |
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