Minutes of Commissioners Meeting   -   December 27, 2006

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, 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:

                              Gould -Groon – Yes                         Cabrera - Absent

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 and The Press on November 10, 2005.

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

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 1023

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REPEAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 1021 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 29, 2006, WHICH ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED THE WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE JOINT CONSTRUCTION OFFICE OF THE WILDWOODS, AND WHICH ORDINANCE AUTHORIZED THE TRANSFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION, INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that Ordinance No. 1023 be passed on first reading, advertised according to law, be brought up for second and final reading and public hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Vote:          Gould-Groon-Yes                                    Cabrera-Absent

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 1024

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 66 – STORMWATER CONTROL – OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 975 ON APRIL 6, 2005 AND AMENDING SECTION 11 – PENALTIES

Mr. Groon motioned, seconded by Mrs. Gould, that Ordinance No. 1024 be passed on first reading, advertised according to law, be brought up for second and final reading and public hearing on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Vote:          Gould-Groon-Yes                                    Cabrera-Absent

Mr. Groon motioned, seconded by Mrs. Gould, that Resolutions Nos. 396-06 through 409-06, which resolutions were listed on the initially drafted commission meeting agenda provided to the media and those requesting copies of same on or after December 22, 2006, be adopted as follows:

Vote:          Gould-Groon-Yes                                    Cabrera-Absent

RESOLUTION NO. 396-06

(Authorizing budgetary appropriation transfers)

RESOLUTION NO. 397-06

(Authorizing cancellation of certain budgetary appropriations)

RESOLUTION NO. 398-06

(Authorizing cancellation of certain improvement authorizations)

RESOLUTION NO. 399-06

(Authorizing a professional services contract with Stephen Martinelli, Surveyor, in an amount not to exceed $2,000 to conduct an independent survey of the lands/property alleged to be owned by the Wildwood Gables Yacht Club and situated at Lot 1.04, Block 79 or in direct proximity thereto)

RESOLUTION NO. 400-06

(Authorizing a refund of escrow fees previously paid)

RESOLUTION NO. 401-06

(Authorizing the County of Cape May to pursue a Records Management Needs Assessment for the purpose of securing a PARIS Grant to archive and store all vital public records)

RESOLUTION NO. 402-06

(Authorizing a refund for the overpayment of sewerage fees, in the amount of $5,672.54, to Ranalli Family Partnership)

RESOLUTION NO. 403-06

(Authorizing award and execution of a contract with Rich Fire Protection to provide automatic fire suppression inspection services for calendar years 2007, 2008, 2009 at not to exceed annual costs of $748, $660, and $678, respectively)

RESOLUTION NO. 404-06

(Authorizing award and execution of a contract with the Dolphins Swim Team at the total seven year contract amount of $45,500)

RESOLUTION NO. 405-06

(Authorizing award and execution of a contract with Wildwood Catholic High School at the total five year contract amount of $13,750)

RESOLUTION NO. 406-06

(Authorizing appointment of Jason Hesley, Tax Assessor, for the representation of the Borough in both the pursuit and defense of tax appeals, for either increases or decreases in tax assessments for calendar year 2007)

RESOLUTION NO. 407-06

(Authorizing establishment of Dedication by Rider for Snow Removal)

RESOLUTION NO. 408-06

(Authorizing sale of borough equipment and supplies and abandoned vehicles and bicycles)

RESOLUTION NO. 409-06

(Authorizing re-appointment of Harry Mitchell to the Planning Board of the Borough of Wildwood Crest)

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that all bills properly authorized, as submitted and which appear on the following page, be paid.

Vote:          Gould-Groon-Yes                                    Cabrera-Absent

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that all reports received, from the Court Administrator, CFO, Tax Collector and Chief of Police, be accepted as presented and filed.

Vote:          Gould-Groon-Yes                                    Cabrera-Absent

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that the minutes of meetings held November 8, 13, 29, and December 13, 2006, as well as the closed session minutes on each of these meeting dates, be approved as presented.

Vote:          Gould-Groon-Yes                                    Cabrera-Absent

There being no further matters for discussion, and there being no public present, Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that the meeting be adjourned.

Vote:          Gould-Groon-Yes                                    Cabrera-Absent

Dated:        January 24, 2007

Kevin M. Yecco, Clerk/Administrator