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REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2015 10:00 AM A regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held on the morning of the above date in the City Hall. The President of Council stated, “The meeting is now open. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by posting a copy of the notice of the time and place of this meeting on the City Clerk’s bulletin board and by mailing a copy of the same to The Herald, The Press and Wildwood Leader on January 7, 2015.” ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, President of Council Salvatore Zampirri, Councilpersons David Del Conte, Margaret Bishop, James Kane, Joseph Rullo and Kellyann Tolomeo. Councilman Edwin Koehler was not present. Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor Andrew Cafiero and Engineer Ralph Petrella.

MAYOR ROSENELLO then presented a proclamation from the City to Mr. Henri J. Bedard, which was read by DEPUTY CITY CLERK VANSANT:

Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor: Whereas, Henri J. Bedard has lived in the City of North Wildwood since 1951, when he opened Henri J’s Service Station; and

Whereas, Mr. Bedard was drafted into the United States Army in 1944, ultimately serving in the 83rd Signal Company of the 83rd Infantry Division; and

Whereas, as a member of the 83rd Division Mr. Bedard participated in the liberation of France and Western Europe from Nazi tyranny during World War II; and

Whereas, Henri J. Bedard was recently honored by the French General Consulate in New York City as a recipient of the Insignia of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor, designated by the President of the French Republic and awarded by the President of the American Society of the French Legion of Honor; and

Whereas, this prestigious distinction underlines the deep appreciation and gratitude of the French people for Mr. Bedard’s contribution and the commitment of all American soldiers to secure final victory in World War II.

Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Wildwood hereby honor and congratulate Henri J. Bedard for his designation as Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the French Government.

Be it Further Resolved, that to commemorate this award Mayor Patrick T. Rosenello does hereby designate Tuesday, November 17, 2015 as “Henri J. Bedard Day” in the City of North Wildwood.

MINUTES: On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Tolomeo, that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 4, 2015 be approved as read. Carried.

COMMUNICATIONS:

ACMJIF RE: Notice of Dividend Release, NW Share-$75,375

On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Tolomeo, that the above correspondence be received and filed. Carried.

REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2015

CITY CLERK RE: Results of General Election, November 4

STATE OF NJ DIVISION OF ABC RE: Thanks to Municipal Clerks-New ABC Renewal System

CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA RE: Notice of Public Hearing, 2016 Wastewater Sewer Charges

CAPE MAY COUNTY MUA RE: Notice of Public Hearing, 2016 Solid Waste User Fees

APPOINTMENTS:

Ratification of Employment Status Change-DPW Superintendent

ADMINISTRATOR YECCO stated that documentation regarding this ratification was circulated to each council member making them fully apprised of the status change.

On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, the above status change be confirmed. Carried.

North Wildwood Fire Company:

Joseph Reighn Volunteer Firefighter 11/17/15

On a motion by Kane, seconded by Tolomeo, the above appointment be confirmed. Carried.

REPORTS: CITY CLERK’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2015: Total monies collected for the Month:……………………………………$ 6,633.65 Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……….………………….$ 4,014.45

REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2015: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 604.00 Totals in NW for Month: Deaths -2- Marriages -2- Births -0-

FIRE DEPARMENT’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2015: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………………..…….$ 37,535.28 Total Incidents and Inspections for the Month………………………… 369 FIRE DEPARMENT’S REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2015: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………………..…….$ 26,673.59 Total Incidents and Inspections for the Month………………………… 329 REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2015 POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2015: Total monies turned over to the City Clerk’s Office……………… ……….....$ 6770.30 Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month…………….. 4,352

RECREATION DEPARTMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2015: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer…………………………….$ 11,000.00 Total # persons using Recreation Center (Gym Memberships, etc.)…. ………...... 1,288 Total # persons using Recreation Center (Meetings, Events, etc.)…. …………...... 13,452

SHORE ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2015: Total NW Calls for Month…………………………………………………………… 21

On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Bishop, that the above reports be received and filed as presented. Carried.

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 1688 – On a motion by Kane, seconded by Rullo, that Ordinance No. 1688 be placed on its second reading. Carried. The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1688 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Rezoning Block 244, Lot 1 (Bill Henfey Park) From R-1 To ROSE. “ This Ordinance has been published according to Law, posted on the City Clerk’s bulletin board with copies available in the City Clerk’s Office on request. The President of Council stated this was the time and place to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1688 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the Deputy City Clerk if she had received any objections in writing, the Deputy City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed. On a motion by Kane, seconded by Bishop, that Ordinance No. 1688 be passed on its second reading and published according to Law, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1688 duly adopted.

ORDINANCE NO. 1689 – On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1689 be placed on its second reading. Carried. The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1689 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Amending And Supplementing Ordinance 582, As Amended And As Codified In Chapter 344 Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood, Pertaining To The Rental Of Property“. This Ordinance has been published according to Law, posted on the City Clerk’s bulletin board with copies available in the City Clerk’s Office on request. The President of Council stated this was the time and place to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1689 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance. Hearing none, he then asked the Deputy City Clerk if she had received any objections in writing, the Deputy City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed. On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1689 be passed on its second reading and published according to Law, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1689 duly adopted.

ORDINANCE NO. 1690 – On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Rullo, that Ordinance No. 1690 be placed on its first reading. Carried. The Deputy City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1690 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Providing for the Consolidation of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Planning Board Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-25c(1).”

MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that currently the type of application dictates whether it will be held before either the Planning Board or Zoning Board. Consolidating these boards will eliminate inconsistency and will result in a fair hearing. The Board will be slightly larger. There have been resignations on the Planning and Zoning Boards; anyone who is interested in becoming a board member will be put on a wait list as openings become available in the future.

On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1690 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the Deputy City Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1690 passed on its first reading. RESOLUTIONS: # 223-15 RE: Refund for Overpayment of Real Estate Taxes

The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

# 224-15 RE: Cancellation of Real Estate Tax Lien

The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

# 225-15 RE: Authorizing City Clerk to Advertise for Bids for the Reconstruction of 15th Avenue The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

# 226-15 RE: Authorizing City Clerk to Advertise for Bids for Renovations of the Beach Patrol Headquarters

The above resolution was offered by Del Conte, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

# 227-15 RE: Awarding a Professional Services Contract to Remington Vernick and Walberg Engineers for Land Use Planning Services The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

# 228-15 RE: Authorizing Participation in State Health Benefits Program Prescription Drug Program

The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted. FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST: On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Tolomeo, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried. As per Resolution #11-15, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts. Check # Check Date Vendor Name Net Amount 40780 11/17/2015 ADVANCED VIDEO & SOUND 652.50 LLC 40781 11/17/2015 BILLY BOB'S CAR WASH 159.90 40782 11/17/2015 BURLEIGH STORAGE 1,400.00 40783 11/17/2015 GOLD MEDAL ENVIORMENTAL 49,185.00 NJINC 40784 11/17/2015 CRYSTAL SPRINGS 202.13 40785 11/17/2015 CAPE POWER EQUIPMENT, INC 831.66 40786 11/17/2015 C.M.C.M.U.A. 867,081.00 40787 11/17/2015 CAPE MAY COUNTY 13,175.00 40788 11/17/2015 ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC 17,180.97 40789 11/17/2015 CREST SAVINGS BANK 1,170.59 40790 11/17/2015 CAFIERO & KAUFMANN 1,836.00 40791 11/17/2015 COMCAST 219.85 40792 11/17/2015 CORELOGIC 1,493.51 40793 11/17/2015 EAGLE POINT GUN 5,456.41 40794 11/17/2015 GENERAL CODE ,LLC 554.00 40795 11/17/2015 CHIEF MATTHEW GALLAGHER 1,183.23 40796 11/17/2015 GLOBAL EQUIPMENT 1,057.40 COMPANY 40797 11/17/2015 GREENBAUM ROWE SMITH 15,287.35 DAVIS LLP 40798 11/17/2015 INTERNATIONAL CODE 505.00 COUNCIL 40799 11/17/2015 James Brooks 3,029.57 40800 11/17/2015 JOYCEMEDIA 43.75 40801 11/17/2015 W SCOTT JETT 98.26 40802 11/17/2015 K.O. SPORTS 1,575.00 40802 11/17/2015 K.O. SPORTS 610.00 40802 11/17/2015 K.O. SPORTS 2,980.50 40803 11/17/2015 MARY ANN HANEY 779.63 40804 11/17/2015 M V Engineering, LLC 1,000.00 40805 11/17/2015 NORTH WILDWOOD BD OF 547,937.84 EDUCATION 40806 11/17/2015 CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD 762.00 40807 11/17/2015 NATHAN VAN EMBDEN 160.00 40808 11/17/2015 NJ DEPT OF COMM. AFFAIRS 50.00 40809 11/17/2015 PAUL'S PEST CONTROL 700.00 40810 11/17/2015 SOUTH JERSEY WELDING 34.50 40811 11/17/2015 SOUTH JERSEY GAS CO 1,001.67 40812 11/17/2015 STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS 3,313.60 LLC 40813 11/17/2015 TRIAD ASSOCIATES 585.00 40814 11/17/2015 TOTAL EQUIPMENT TRAINING 6,871.00 40815 11/17/2015 TAYLOR OIL COMPANY 6,415.12 40816 11/17/2015 THE TIDES @ SEABOARD 2,040.00 POINT 40817 11/17/2015 VERIZON 612.55 40818 11/17/2015 VERIZON CABS 1,168.70 40819 11/17/2015 WB MASON CO INC 9.99 40820 11/17/2015 CHRISTOPHER J.WINTER SR. 450.00 40821 11/17/2015 XEROX FINANCIAL SERVICES 642.14 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 106.56 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 102.99 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 202.10 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 39.96 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 86.80 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 25.44 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 903.87 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 39,175.00 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 335.18 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 50.98 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 16,223.00 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 239.39 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 1,311.96 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 101.78 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 705.00 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 1,023.88 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 148.04 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 1,950.00 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 2,797.48 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 155.65 40827 11/17/2015 BANK OF AMERICA 1,524.00 COUNCIL: MAYOR ROSENELLO thanked all who attended the Veteran’s Day Ceremony and reviewed upcoming special events including the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting, Elk’s Bonfire, Christmas Parade, and the Kid’s Christmas Party which is run through the Recreation Department. Mayor Rosenello thanked Councilman James Kane for his assistance with organizing the donation of two Segways for the party.

PUBLIC: None.

ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Bishop, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 10:17 AM APPROVED:

______Patrick T. Rosenello, Mayor ATTEST:

______Jennifer VanSant, Deputy City Clerk This is a generalization of the meeting of November 17, 2015 and not a verbatim transcript.