Minutes of Commissioners Meeting   -   February 6, 2008

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 Commissioners’ Meeting Room at 9:30 a.m.   On roll call the following answered to their names:

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 and The Press on November 7, 2007.

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. 1055 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. 1055

AN ORDINANCE AUGMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 40 – LICENSES – ARTICLE II – PEDDLING AND SOLICITING OF ICE CREAM PRODUCTS - OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 498 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 10, 1976

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that a public hearing be held on Ordinance No. 1055.
Vote:           Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

There being no public comments, Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on Ordinance No. 1055 be closed.

Vote:           Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that Ordinance No. 1055 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. 706-08

(Authorizing sale of $2,405,000 Bond Anticipation Notes)

Mr. Groon 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. 707-08

(Authorizing “Polar Plunge for Andrew” to be held March 1, 2008 and waiving any and all permits, fees, etc. to be required in conjunction with same)

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. 708-08

(Authorizing application to the NJ Department of Community Affairs for a Share Implementation Grant to support a county-coordinated, regional emergency special operations response team)

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. 709-08

 (Authorizing appointment of Kevin M. Yecco, Clerk/Administrator, Hearing Officer for all NJDOP disciplinary action hearings and Fred Coldren, Conflict Hearing Officer)

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 Comcast Cable Franchise renewal. The Clerk indicated that Comcast had previously sought a fifteen year renewal, but the Borough’s ordinance in that regard had previously granted a ten year franchise. He indicated to the governing body that any information communicated to them by the public should be communicated to Comcast during the negotiation process. It was the Clerk’s understanding that the current franchise is due to expire in 2010. Mr. Cabrera stated that he had been approached by residents regarding negotiating a special rate for senior citizens. The Clerk suggested that the Commissioners develop lists of concerns or suggestions to be submitted to Comcast since the submission of the information and position statements will be finally provided by a new administration in 2009. Mr. Groon interjected that it is incumbent upon the public to provide the Borough with their concerns. Mr. Cabrera inquired if the franchise is only for cable television service or if it is also for high speed internet service. The Clerk responded that it is for television service.  The Mayor concluded the discussion by recommending that perhaps an “ island-wide approach”  would be best.

There being no public comments, THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, specifically regarding the ongoing JCOW fire suppression litigation and personnel to address current administrative performance against future needs, BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 710-08

(Closed Session – potential litigation and negotiations, specifically, the Borough’s continued involvement in the ongoing JCOW fire suppression violations; and personnel matters, specifically to discuss overall performance of current administrative staff against future needs)

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

Vote:           Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

Upon returning from closed session, THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE BY TITLE ONLY:

ORDINANCE NO. 1056

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE TO THE CITY OF
WILDWOOD OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY NOT NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE

Mr. Groon motioned, seconded by Mrs. Gould, that Ordinance No. 1056 be passed on first reading, advertised according to law, be brought up for second and final reading and public hearing on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Vote:           Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

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

Vote:           Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

February 20, 2008

Kevin M. Yecco, Clerk/Administrator