Minutes of Commissioners Meeting   -   April 22, 2009

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 - 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 5, 2008.

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 RESOLUTION NO. 940-09, WHICH SERVED TO AUTHORIZE INTRODUCTION OF THE 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET, IN FULL AS FOLLOWS:

RESOLUTION NO. 940-09

(Authorizing introduction of the CY2009 Municipal Budget)

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 957-09

(Authorizing that the 2009 Municipal Budget be read by title only and that a Public Hearing be held on the CY2009 Municipal Budget)

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

Ed Braknis, 301 East Myrtle Road, raised an issue with the cap in terms of the ordinance previously adopted, to go from 2.5% to 3.5%, but now the limit is 4%. The CFO clarified that this limit applies to the levy cap.

There being no further public comments regarding the budget, Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the public hearing on the 2009 Municipal Budget be closed.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN FULL:

RESOLUTION NO. 958-09

(Authorizing amendment of the 2009 Municipal Budget)

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted, which resolution served to amend the 2009 Municipal Budget.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN FULL:

RESOLUTION NO. 959-09

(Authorizing self-examination of CY2009 Municipal Budget)

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

The Clerk announced that the 2009 Municipal Budget would not be adopted at this time due to an arithmetic miscalculation reported by the CFO concerning the deferred charges, as contained in the budget document and the accurate amount would have to be verified by the Auditor prior to final adoption.

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 960-09

(Authorizing award of contract to Gran Turk Equipment Co., Inc. at the not to exceed contract amount of $163,400 for a 2010 29-cubic yard trash packer)

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. 961-09

(Authorizing purchase, off state contract [T-2099] of a Class I Pick-up Truck)

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

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Cabrera-Yes

THE CLERK READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BY TITLE ONLY:

RESOLUTION NO. 962-09

(Authorizing award of a professional services contract for the performance of computer technology support services to Barber Consulting Services at the not to exceed contract amount of $3,000)

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. 963-09

(Authorizing designation of parking meter charges and commencement/expiration dates for said charges)

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. 964-09

(Authorizing designation of Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. as designated provider of an alternative approved Deferred Compensation Plan and designating PG&S Capital Management as Plan Administrator for the Hartford Plan)

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. 965-09

(Authorizing Special Events Permit for Frank Rippel for the purpose of holding a wedding ceremony on September 9, 2009 at noon, at the Rambler Road Gazebo)

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. 966-09

(Authorizing award of seven [7] Ice Cream Peddler Licenses for calendar year 2009)

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

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that all reports received, from the Court Administrator, CFO, Tax Collector, Chief of Police and Recreation Supervisor for the month ending March 31, 2009, be accepted as presented and filed.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the minutes of the regular meeting held March 25, 2009, as well as the closed session minutes of the same date, be approved as presented.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

Mrs. Gould motioned, seconded by Mr. Cabrera, that the taxi licenses for calendar year 2009 be approved as presented.

Vote:          Gould-Cabrera-Groon-Yes

With regard to new/old business discussion items, the Clerk/Administrated reported as follows:

·   Installation of a pavilion at the Fitness Park remained on hold pending funding allocation;

·   The COWCO renewal agreement has been revised with the borough’s comments inserted and has been returned to the Solicitor of Wildwood for final form;

·   The concession rental at the Heather Road Pier remains on hold as the CAFRA permit has still not been issued by the DEP;

·   The Mayor, CFO, and Clerk/Administrator would be meeting one last time on 2009 capital improvements with a full report being made to the governing body immediately thereafter;

·   Commissioner Cabrera advised that he is still working on the choice of the professional planner for the NJ Avenue Streetscape.

Ed Braknis, 301 East Myrtle Road, questioned the shift of the deferred charges from outside to inside the Cap.  The CFO responded that the change was mandated by the State.

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:        May 27, 2009

Kevin M. Yecco, Clerk/Administrator