Minutes of Commissioners Meeting   -   September 8, 2010

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 October 23, 2010.

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

(Resolution authorizing Notice to Bidders for Rambler Road Park Project, Phase 2, concrete walkways and pavement, concrete curbs, gutters, pavement restoration, site lighting, landscaping and ADA improvements)

Mr. Cabrera motioned, seconded by Mrs. Gould, that the foregoing resolution be adopted.  Prior to a final vote on this matter, the Mayor questioned the Borough Engineer on the movement of the proposed bicycle turnaround, intended lighting and related items subject to this project.  The Mayor advised that he could not support the Phase II Project as presently constituted and asked that a final decision on the items intended for inclusion in the project be held in abeyance until further dialogue with the Engineer could be accomplished.

Both Commissioners Cabrera and Gould withdrew their motion and second for the foregoing resolution and it was determined to place this resolution on hold until further information from and discussion with the Engineer is effectuated to the extent necessary to enable this project to be finalized with the bid process established as a result thereof.

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 348-10

(Authorizing Notice to Bidders for reconstruction of Heather Road , between Atlantic Avenue and Beach Avenue )

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. 349-10

(Authorizing Notice to Bidders for repair and replacement of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and concrete pavement in the Borough of Wildwood Crest, from October 2010 through October 2012)

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. 350-10

(Authorizing Notice to Bidders for 30KW backup generator with 200 amp transfer switch and installation at the Wildwood Crest Department of Public Works)

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Yes                                   Groon - No

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 351-10

(Authorizing award of contract for electric generation supply services to Hess Corporation in conjunction with Bid-A-28 South Jersey Power Cooperative based upon the Borough’s participation in the Cooperative Purchasing Program within the County of Cape May )

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. 352-10

(Authorizing award of contract to Godwin Pumps, in the amount of $49,722, for a six-inch pump with critical silenced enclosure)

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Yes                                    Groon - No

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that all bills properly authorized, as submitted and which are attached hereto, be paid.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

With regard to discussion items, the Mayor requested the Clerk/Administrator to have all Departments Heads provide capital improvement request lists for 2011 as soon as possible.  The Clerk/Administrator responded that the matter would be listed on the staff meeting agenda of next Wednesday and that a deadline of mid-October would be established for the list to be submitted with support/back-up documentation also included for each request.

After discussion with and recommendation from the Borough Engineer, the governing body unanimously agreed to designate Cresse Avenue Road/Infrastructure Reconstruction, in the vicinity of Lake Road, as the 2011 DCA Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program project, due to the severe deterioration of the infrastructure in that westerly bayfront portion of the Borough.  It was acknowledged and understood that the Engineer’s estimated project cost was $478,000 for the project and that a 15% match from the borough is further required, if ultimately awarded.

There were no public comments at this meeting.

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

Dated:        September 22, 2010

Kevin M. Yecco, Borough Clerk