Minutes of Commissioners Meeting   -   November 5, 2008

Prior to the opening of the meeting, Mrs. Gould 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

Mrs. Gould 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.

Mrs. Gould 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. 1064

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 40, LICENSES, ARTICLE I, MERCANTILE LICENSES, SECTION 40-1, LICENSE REQUIRED, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WILDWOOD CREST, COUNTY OF CAPE MAY AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 195 ADOPTED MARCH 13, 1956; SECTION 40-2, FEES; WHEN DUE, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 460 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 13, 1974, ORDINANCE NO. 511 ADOPTED DECEMBER 27, 1977, ORDINANCE NO. 688 ADOPTED MARCH 20, 1989, ORDINANCE NO. 727 ADOPTED JUNE 4, 1990, ORDINANCE NO. 831 ADOPTED JULY 9, 1997, ORDINANCE NO. 859 ADOPTED MAY 26, 1999, AND ORDINANCE NO. 1048 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 26, 2007; AND SECTION 40-4, FEES FIXED, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 244 ADOPTED AUGUST 10, 1959, ORDINANCE NO. 282 ADOPTED JUNE 27, 1962, ORDINANCE NO. 460 ADOPTED FEBRUARY 13, 1974, ORDINANCE NO. 511 ADOPTED DECEMBER 27, 1977, AND ORDINANCE NO. 1048 ADOPTED NOVEMBER 26, 2007

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Groon, that Ordinance No. 1064 be passed on first reading, advertised according to law, be brought up for second and final reading and public hearing on Monday, November 24, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 860-08

(Authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $30,000 for the purchase of petroleum products)

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. 861-08

(Authorizing certain Budgetary Appropriation Transfers)

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. 862-08

(Authorizing calendar year 2009 Commission Meeting Schedule)

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. 863-08

(Authorizing award of Umbrella concession Rental to William Kelly for a term of three years at an annual rent of $50,000)

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. 864-08

(Authorizing the CFO to release the performance guarantee in the amount of $4,500 to Kline Construction Company in connection with street opening permit for 6712 Park Boulevard )

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. 865-08

(Authorizing the CFO to release the maintenance guarantee in the amount of $675 to Kline Construction Company in connection with street opening permit for 6712 Park Boulevard )

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

The Clerk reported, with respect to the Rambler Road Park Project, that the Borough was still awaiting word on the award of grant applications, and anticipated final notification within the next few weeks.

With regard to the COWCO renewal agreement, the Clerk reported that Borough representatives had met with representatives of the City of Wildwood and the Borough was awaiting information back from the City of Wildwood concerning 2009 budget projections, including anticipated revenues, S & W/OEs, etc.

The Clerk indicated that the Solicitor and Engineer were working on a draft of bid specifications for the concession rental at the fishing pier.

Concerning the final JCOW legal bill, the Clerk reported that he still had not received any additional information on the matter.

With regard to renovation of the traffic safety building for records storage, the Clerk reported that that matter was “on hold” pending other considerations.

The street opening permit request for 115 East Orchid Road was still on hold pending receipt of confirmation of a position from South Jersey Gas Company.

The Clerk presented the 2009 Borough Holiday schedule to the Board of Commissioners for their consideration, and requested a motion to confirm the dates.

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the 2009 Holiday schedule as presented be approved.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

The Clerk reiterated that several projects scheduled for funding consideration for 2009 were dependent upon receipt of information from the State of New Jersey in terms of grant awards. He anticipated receipt of that information within two weeks.

There being no public comments, THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 866-08

(Closed Session: potential litigation and negotiation re: compliance with COAH requirements; proposed renovations to Wildwood Crest Library; negotiation of successor UIU Agreement)

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 RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 867-08

(Award of Professional Services Contract to Remington & Vernick for COAH Round Three compliance at a not to exceed contract amount of $17,231)

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. 868-08

(Authorizing re-appointment of Gruccio Pepper, et al to serve as Labor Counsel)

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN FULL:

RESOLUTION NO. 869-08

(Designation of Management Committee for the UIU Successor Agreement negotiations)

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

Dated:        November 24, 2008

Kevin M. Yecco, Borough Clerk