Prior to the opening of the meeting, Mr. Pantalone led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.  

The meeting of the Board of Commissioners, Borough of Wildwood Crest, Cape May County, New Jersey, was held in the Municipal Court Room at 7:00 p.m.  On roll call the following answered to their names:

Cabrera – Tomlin – Pantalone - Yes

Mr. Pantalone 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 and The Press on December 2, 2002.

Mr. Pantalone next announced the one-way in and the one-way out method of ingress and egress in case of emergency.

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 938 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 938

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 53, POLICE

DEPARTMENT, SECTION 53-26.1D, PAYMENT FOR OFF-DUTY ASSIGNMENTS,

AND SECTION 53-26.1E, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, OF THE CODE OF THE

BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, STATE OF NEW

JERSEY, AND SUPERCEDING ORDINANCE NO. 710, ADOPTED DECEMBER 13, 1989

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 938.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

There being no public comments, Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 938 be closed.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 938 be passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 939 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 939

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 59-3 OF THE CODE OF THE

BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, KNOWN AS THE “SALARY ORDINANCE,”

FIXING AND DETERMINING SALARIES AND COMPENSATIONS OF THE

BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW

JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR THE RAISING OF THE AMOUNTS THEREOF

BY TAXATION AND FOR THE TIME AND METHOD OF PAYMENT

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 939.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

There being no public comments, Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 939 be closed.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 939 be passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 940 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 940

A BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST,

COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY, PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS

IMPROVEMENTS AND, APPROPRIATING THE AMOUNT OF $240,000

THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $228,500 BONDS

OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST TO FINANCE

THE COST THEREOF

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 940

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

There being no public comments, Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 940 be closed.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that Ordinance No. 940 be passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 941 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 941

AN ORDINANCE AUGMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 79 OF

THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, COUNTY OF

CAPE MAY AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC,

ARTICLE IV ONE-WAY STREETS; ARTICLE V THROUGH STREETS,

STOP INTERSECTIONS AND YIELD INTERSECTIONS; ARTICLE IX

TURN PROHIBITIONS

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 941.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

There being no public comments, Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 941 be closed.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 941 be passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 942 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

AN ORDINANCE AUGMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 79 OF

THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, COUNTY OF

CAPE MAY AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC,

ARTICLE II PROHIBITED PARKING, PROHIBITED STOPPING OR

STANDING AND TIME LIMIT PARKING, 79-5 STOPPING OR

STANDING PROHIBITED; 79-7 HANDICAPPED PARKING

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 942.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

There being no public comments, Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 942 be closed.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 942 be passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that Ordinance No. 943 be placed on second reading and final passage by title only.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 943

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE

SANITARY SEWERAGE SYSTEM IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST OF WILDWOOD CREST, IN THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, NEW

JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $200,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING

THE ISSUANCE OF $190,400 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE

BOROUGH FOR FINANCING SUCH APPROPRIATION

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 943.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

There being no public comments, Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 943 be closed.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 943 be passed on second and final reading and advertised according to law.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 944

AN ORDINANCE AUGMENTING AND AMENDING THE LAND

DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD

CREST, CHAPTER 85 – ARTICLE IV – R1 – LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

ZONE – SECTION 28 – AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS; ARTICLE V –

R1A – SEMI-LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE – SECTION 32 – AREA

AND BULK REGULATIONS; ARTICLE VI – R1C SINGLE-FAMILY

RESIDENTIAL ZONE – SECTION 36 – AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS;

ARTICLE VII – R3 – MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE – SECTION 44 –

AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH

OF WILDWOOD CREST

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 944 be passed on first reading, advertised according to law, be brought up for second and final reading and public hearing on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 404-03

(Honoring the accomplishments of the Greater Wildwood Little League

11/12 All-Stars in winning the District 16 Championship)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 405-03

(Authorizing compliance with the annual audit report,

as required by NJSA 40A:5-4)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 406-03

(Authorizing official recognition of the first Saturday in March 2004

as “Andrew Alameno Day” in the Borough of Wildwood Crest)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 407-03

(Authorizing an agreement between the Borough of Wildwood Crest

and the members of the Superior Officers Unit of the PBA Local #59

for the period January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005)

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Pantalone-Yes   Tomlin-Abstain

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 408-03

(Authorizing extension of contract with Tri-County Animal Control Services

for both animal control and shelter services, in an amount not to exceed

$1,000 per month, through December 31, 2003)

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 409-03

(Confirming the appointment of a Local Defense Council/

Local Emergency Planning Committee by the Mayor)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 410-03

(Authorizing cancellation of certain unexpended balances of the

General Capital Fund improvement authorizations in the total

amount of $59,971.10)

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 411-03

(Requesting authorization of the Director of the DLGS to approve the

correction of the title, text or amount of a 2003 Budget

appropriation for the express purpose of accommodating the receipt

of a Department of Law and Public Safety Safe School and

Communities Program Grant)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 412-03

(Requesting authorization of the Director of the DLGS to approve

the insertion of a special item of revenue, specifically $25,000 for

a Department of Law and Public Safety Safe School and Communities

Program Grant)

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 413-03

(Authorizing the cancellation of all real estate taxes on the

real property known as Block 46.01, Lots 1, 2 and 3)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 414-03

(Authorizing the appointment of Thomas Keenan to the JCOW as

the Official designated to serve, for a term commencing immediately

and until such time as a replacement if named)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 415-03

(Authorizing advertisement of Notice to Bidders in the Gazette-Leader

issue of September 3, 2003 with a bid receipt date of September 24, 2003

for restoration of utility trenches in the Borough, storm sewer ocean

outfall extensions, and bulkhead reconstruction at Palm and

Sweet Briar Roads)

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN FULL:

RESOLUTION NO. 416-03

(Authorizing sale of Borough property from the August 27, 2003

municipal auction)

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that all bills properly authorized, as submitted, be paid.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Tomlin motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that all reports received, from the Court Administrator, Tax Collector and Chief of Police, be read and filed, and that the detailed financial report prepared by the CFO as of July 31, 2003 be approved as presented.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that the minutes of meetings held July 23, August 4 and August 15, 2003, as well as the closed session minutes of August 4, 2003 be approved as presented.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

John Danna, 208 East Washington Avenue, indicated that the Borough’s 2003 calendar has a directory of beach walkways, that the residents of Washington Avenue are anxious to have one on their street, and inquired as to the process used to select the locations of the walkways since there is one at Trenton and one at St. Louis, adjoining streets. Mr. Cabrera responded that the calendar contains errors, but that St. Louis Avenue was one of the streets designated in the bond for construction of a walkway in 2003. Mr. Cabrera went on to add that, hopefully, by the summer of 2004 all of the streets will have walkways.

There being no further comments, Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mr. Tomlin, that the meeting be adjourned.

Vote:                Cabrera-Tomlin-Pantalone-Yes

Dated:  September 24, 2003

Kevin M. Yecco, Borough Clerk