Caucus Meeting s4

CAUCUS MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 9:30 AM

Members Present: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan, Kellyann Tolomeo. Councilpersons Robert Maschio was not present due to vacation and Walter Larcombe not present due to his work schedule. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend and Solicitor William Kaufmann.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR TOWNSEND reported the plans were to be completed by March 30, 2007 for the continuation of the Seawall Project. Townsend stated a new date must be picked for the public meeting. May 11, 2007 at 6:00 PM was decided for this meeting to be at the Anglesea Fire House if available. Councilman McCullion will check if this building is available for that date. Wildwood Junior High Night will be held on April 20th with Tolomeo and Duncan attending.

MAYOR HENFEY asked everyone to go to our website… www.northwildwood.com… and look up “tourism”. Henfey stated all events are now posted and changes can be made everyday for updates. Henfey announced our new “Welcome Sign” is now being installed on West Spruce Avenue. Henfey also spoke of an Emergency Radio Station for our City which has a cost of approximately $27,000.00. Henfey noted he is sending letters out for donations. No commercials are permitted on this station but the tide/flooding information and special events will be allowed. Mayor Henfey also noted the appointments listed tonight are all rehires/seasonal except for the two entry level positions in the Public Works Department.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT ROSENELLO spoke on the new ordinance tonight regarding the seawall noting no self propelled devices may be used except for medical devices.

LEW OSTRANDER, East 3rd Avenue, informed members of a gas break on his block and asked Council to get involved. Roughly 85 homes are affected between New Jersey Avenue and Atlantic Avenue. Engineer Petrella stated he got word this line will have to be replaced.

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Duncan, the Caucus Meeting now adjourned until the regular meeting begins at 10:00 AM. Carried. 9:55 AM

REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007 10:00 A.M.

A regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held on the evening of the above date in the City Hall. The President of Council stated that “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 3, 2007.”

ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor William Henfey, President of Council Patrick Rosenello, Councilpersons Robert McCullion, Edwin Koehler, Joseph Duncan and Kellyann Tolomeo. Councilpersons Robert Maschio was not present due to vacation and Walter Larcombe not present due to his work schedule. Also present were City Administrator Raymond Townsend, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.

MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 3, 2007 be approved as read. All voting in the affirmative except Rosenello abstaining. Carried. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

COMMUNICATIONS:

GREEK CHURCH LADIES RE: Application for Raffle License Penny Party – 11/18/07

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by McCullion, the above application be approved and filed with the State. Carried.

GREEK CHURCH LADIES RE: Application for Raffle License Draw Raffle – 11/18/07

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS RE: Application for Raffle License Irish Basket – 9/23/07

SPECIAL EVENT RE: Super 60’s Sunday – April 29th On a motion by Duncan, seconded by McCullion, the above application be approved Carried.

SPECIAL EVENT RE: Beazer Homes “Open House Weekend” April 28th and 29th On a motion by Duncan, seconded by McCullion, that the above application be approved. Carried.

MAYOR’S COMMUNICATIONS: None

REPORTS:

CITY CLERK’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 65,796.56

POLICE DEPARTMENT’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Clerk’s Office……………… …….$ 5,205.75 Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month…………….. 2,567

FIRE DEPARMENT’S REPORT FOR MARCH 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 4.50 Total Incidents Handled by the Department for the Month……………… 136

FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU REPORT FOR MARCH 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 3,455.00 Total Inspections for Month……………………………………………. 126

REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS REPORT FOR MARCH 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 452.00 Totals in NW for Month: Deaths -2- Marriages -1- Births -0- REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 2,812,760.84

SEWER COLLECTIONS REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 28,507.00

NORTH WILDWOOD RECREATION REPORT FOR MARCH 2007: Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$ 2,400.00 Total persons using building for the month…………………………….. 2,044

CM CO. ANIMAL SHELTER & ADOPTION CENTER FOR MARCH 2007: 1 Adoption 1 Impound

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

APPOINTMENTS:

MAYOR HENFEY read the following appointments to the various Departments:

Public Works Department: Michael J. Brown, Jr. Permanent Full Time Laborer 4/23/07 Robert Mawhinney Permanent Full Time Laborer 4/23/07

On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Koehler, the above appointments be confirmed. Roll called by City Clerk with all voting in the affirmative. Carried.

Tax Collector’s Department: Barbara Hoffner Promotion to Senior Tax Clerk 4/23/07

On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Koehler, the above promotion be confirmed. Roll called by City Clerk with all voting in the affirmative. Carried.

Public Works Department: Timothy R. Anderson Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 Natale P. Cinque Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 John M. Ferentz Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 Anthony Gulli Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 John R. Henry Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 Thomas R. Hurd Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 Robert F. Kirchner Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 Prayat Phuafyim Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 John J. Rilling Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 Thomas A. Simms Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07 Kenneth R. Tabone Re-Hire/Seasonal/Laborer 4/30/07

Beach Patrol: Michael Brown Sr. Re-Hire/Seasonal/Medic-Maint. 4/30/07 Timothy Fines Re-Hire/Seasonal/Guard-Maint. 4/30/07 Mark Gose Re-Hire/Seasonal/Medic-Maint. 4/30/07 David Lindsay Re-Hire/Seasonal/Lt.-Maint. 4/30/07

Recreation Department: Jioacchino Mattera Re-Hire/Seasonal/Boat Ramp Att. 5/1/07 Paul E. Gusty Re-Hire/Seasonal/Boat Ramp Att. 5/1/07 Robert Starr Re-Hire/Seasonal/Boat Ramp Att. 5/1/07 Ronald Golder Re-Hire/Seasonal/Recreation Aide 4/18/07

REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

Police Department: Ronald McClane Seasonal/Code Enforcement 4/17/07 James C. Carter Relief Dispatcher/Temporary 4/17/07 Kevin Agresta Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Andrew Bishop Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Kevin Dipaolo Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Christopher Dottino Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Jordan Fitzgibbon Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 James Flynn Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Steven Galambos Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Joseph Gamble Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Ryan Hoffman Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Max Janofsky Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Ryan Jumper Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Scott Kennedy Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Stephen Marakowski Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Patrick McAndrew Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Thomas McWain Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Shawn O’Donnell Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 David Ringer Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Nathan Rosenblatt Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Laura Sarnese Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07 Kyle Smedberg Seasonal/SLEO II 5/3/07

On a motion by Duncan, seconded by Koehler, the above seasonal appointments be confirmed for the various Departments. Carried.

RESOLUTIONS:

#95-07 RE: Tonnage Grant Application

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

#96-07 RE: Refund for Overpayment of Real Estate Taxes

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

#97-07 RE: Designating May 3 – 6, 2007 as Make-A-Wish Weekend for Cape May County

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

#98-07 RE: Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Cape May County The above resolution was offered by McCullion, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.

REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

#99-07 RE: Requesting Funds be Restored for the Marketing and Promotion of Tourism in New Jersey

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

#100-07 RE: Authorizing a Street Opening at 119 West Spruce Avenue (on New York Avenue)

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

ORDINANCES:

ORDINANCE NO. 1520 - On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that Ordinance No. 1520 be placed on its first reading. Carried.

The Clerk read Ordinance No. 1520 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Restricting Activity on the Hereford Inlet Seawall.”

On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that Ordinance No. 1520 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1520 passed on its first reading.

FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:

On a motion by Koehler, seconded by McCullion, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers. Carried. As per Resolution #09-07, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.

Saturn Surplus 17740 154.26 Treas., State of New Jersey 17741 1,735.73 AT & T 17742 19.10 Melville S. Atwood, IV 17743 43.65 AT & T 17744 87.35 AT & T 17745 .71 Avaya, Inc. 17746 375.00 Avaya Financial Services 17747 533.60 ATX Telecommunications Ser. 17748 3,311.28 Aramark 17749 533.30 AT & T 17750 .30 Avaya, Inc. 17751 161.03 Arsenault Associates 17752 477.00 Jankee Agharkar/Srbn LLC 17753 125.00 Gaetan Alfano 17754 125.00 Shreen & Jankee Agharkar 17755 175.00 Gerald A. Barrett, Inc. 17756 751.45 Beacon Graphic Systems 17757 3,135.91 Battery Zone 17758 40.84 Blue Star of NJ, Inc. 17759 371.99 Crystal Springs 17760 917.68 Louis M. Belasco 17761 334.65 Ben Meadows Company 17762 567.58 J. Barone & Jeff Cooper 17763 125.00 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

Michael & Mary Bohrer 17764 125.00 Robert & Connie Bean 17765 125.00 Ted & Jennifer Brophy 17766 1,451.25 Court House Office Supplies 17767 521.29 VOID 17768 VOID C.M.C.M.U.A. 17769 10,803.92 Caprioni Portable Toilets 17770 369.00 Casa Payroll Services 17771 294.75 Cape Professional Billing, Inc. 17772 1,295.98 VOID 17773 VOID Catalystrx 17774 14,083.84 John G. Costino, D.O., P.A. 17775 300.00 Atlantic City Electric 17776 30,440.95 Comcast 17777 100.25 Robert Caruso 17778 643.89 William & Margaret Cieslinski 17779 919.28 W. E. Chandler 17780 412.48 Changer Exchange 17781 2,830.50 CIT 17782 1,371.72 Linda Davenport 17783 787.28 Dennisville Fence Co. 17784 2,776.00 Edward J. Deni 17785 50.28 Nicole DeHorsey 17786 40.65 DeLange Landed Financial Serv. 17787 359.41 Steven DeHorsey 17788 62.37 Dennis Donegan 17789 89.00 Christine Delconte 17790 85.07 Robert F. Doney 17791 175.00 Thomas Defruscio 17792 175.00 Executive Business Products 17793 1,529.40 Edmunds & Associates 17794 19,999.00 East Coast Flag & Flagpole, Inc. 17795 875.15 Edmunds Direct Mail, Inc. 17796 200.00 Robert & Linds Euler 17797 125.00 Future Mining & Recycling, Inc. 17798 50.00 Ford Scott Seidenburg Kennedy 17799 5,000.00 First American Tax Service 17800 1,214.14 Alan Freegood/Arlene Medeiros 17801 175.00 Frances Friel 17802 275.00 VOID 17803 VOID Grainger Industries 17804 636.91 Golden Agers 17805 52.57 Greenbaum Rowe Smith Davis LLP 17806 879.60 Richard M. Haas, Sr. 17807 7.40 Haddon East Associates LLC 17808 175.00 Interstate Batteries 17809 157.90 Island Trophies 17810 200.00 Idville 17811 228.58 Michael Ireland 17812 125.00 Jan Communications, Inc. 17813 579.96 Jonach Electronics, Inc. 17814 3,000.00 Joycemedia 17815 75.00 Richard & Sharon Jumper 17816 175.00 Kramer Entertainment Agency 17817 700.00 Zafor & Noreen Kahn 17818 175.00 Howard Leconey 17819 2,917.00 MAB Paints, Inc. 17820 345.36 Stephen Murray 17821 130.43 MGL Forms-Systems 17822 975.00 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

M.S. Brown Jewelers 17823 258.75 Masterman’s 17824 162.20 Office of Nathan Van Embden 17825 1,040.00 Steven Melchiore 17826 1,794.97 James & Sharon Maguire 17827 175.00 Charles & Linda Muth 17828 175.00 Thomas & Donna Messina 17829 275.00 Northeast Ind. & Marine Equip. 17830 14.50 Northern Tool & Equipment Equip. 17831 472.44 N.J.D.M.V. 17832 270.00 NW Fire Co. #1 17833 750.00 N. Wildwood Bd. of Education 17834 504,608.25 NJSACOP 17835 290.00 Nextel Communications 17836 2,354.65 T. Newmaster/L. Mazur/J. O’Donnell 17837 275.00 One Call System 17838 106.50 Orion Safety Products 17839 205.66 Office Depot 17840 184.11 Roman & Geraldine Osadchuck 17841 175.00 Gruccio, Pepper, Desanto & Ruth 17842 1,377.00 Paramount Sanitary Chemical Co. 17843 725.55 Pedroni Fuel Company 17844 11,894.60 P & D Construction Co. 17845 632,209.13 Purchase Power 17846 7,100.00 Pitney Bowes Inc. 17847 101.97 Polar Bear Mechanical Services 17848 2,015.70 Kenneth & Holly Porter 17849 175.00 M. Panzera & P. Arnold 17850 125.00 Charles & Josephine Piermani 17851 125.00 Richard & Sharon Patterson 17852 275.00 Radio Shack 17853 103.44 R.A. Walters & Sons, Inc. 17854 57,526.00 Rawden’s Office Service LLC 17855 5.00 Remington, Vernick & Walberg 17856 65,211.41 M. Robinson & M. Budd 17857 125.00 Somes Uniforms, Inc. 17858 38.00 S. Jersey Welding 17859 83.57 Smeltzer & Sons 17860 104.79 Southern NJ Regional Employee 17861 104,699.00 S. Jersey Gas Co. 17862 13,747.07 Staples 17863 66.78 Betty Simon 17864 3,746.04 Stewart Business Systems LLC 17865 495.83 South of the Sun LLC 17866 125.00 Stunod II LLC 17867 350.00 Sulleyfield Circle 17868 175.00 Triad Associates 17869 20,648.00 Thyssen Krupp Elevator Co. 17870 254.81 T.C.T.A. of New Jersey 17871 275.00 Tri-County Animal Control 17872 700.00 Kermit Tolbard 17873 125.00 United Electric Supply Co, Inc. 17874 186.20 Verizon Wireless 17875 448.28 Verizon 17876 964.55 Verizon Cabs 17877 702.40 West Payment Center 17878 294.00 Western Pest Control 17879 228.50 Wildwood Glass Co., Inc. 17880 242.41 Ted Kingston, Inc. 17881 2,416.64 City of Wildwood 17882 15,847.02 REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

Waste Management 17883 89,273.96 Written in Stone 17884 42.00 WEF Membership 17885 222.00 Wawa 17886 438.26 David & Stephanie Wierzbicki 17887 125.00 Gerard Zdenek 17888 114.97 Gerry Zdenek 17889 125.00

COMMITTEES: None

COUNCIL:

COUNCILMAN DUNCAN noted he was very cold in Florida and New Orleans. Duncan also noted the passing of former City Administrator Bob Heal, stating he will be missed as he was a good person.

COUNCILMAN McCULLION reminded senior citizens that on April 1st Comcast Cable established a basic level plan offering discounts. McCullion reminded all of the Board of Education Election this evening from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

COUNCILMAN KOEHLER recognized the Emergency Management Officials and staff on call this past weekend. Koehler stated Gus Mason answered the telephone at all hours spending a lot of hours in his office. All did a good job!

MAYOR HENFEY also spoke of Bob Heal noting he was a resident for 20 years. Heal organized a Car Show each year and will be missed. Henfey stated the new Welcome Sign is being installed now and thanked Jodi DiEduardo from Crest Savings for her help and donation. Henfey noted thanks to the Emergency Management Office and all involved, our City got very lucky with this last storm. Henfey announced the 60’s Weekend will be held next weekend at the Anglesea Fire Co. Parking Lot.

PUBLIC:

JIM KOCH, 1301 Surf Avenue, asked Council if the welcome sign at 16th and the Boardwalk could be lighted with the Mayor stating parts have been purchased with the City Electrician Frank McAnaney doing this work. Mayor Henfey stated the old Welcome Sign on West Spruce Avenue will be moved to 15th and Beach. Koch asked for someone to elaborate on what is not allowed on the seawall according to the ordinance introduced this morning. Dogs are permitted but bikes, skateboards, etc. would not be permitted. Koch asked if the two new permanent Public Works employees would be adding to the employee numbers with the Mayor responding yes. Koch informed Council he has been told that backup safety lights did not come on at Marina Bay Towers during the recent storm. Rosenello stated he had been told the same and went to the building to meet with the manager. The actual system showed differently as a computer generated report showed all working property. A multi fuel generator showed it needed another switch in and that was completed. At all times the signs were working. The generator handles emergency lighting not individual unit lighting.

DIANE LYNESS, 98 Seaspray Court, noted the new sign being installed is really beautiful. Lyness thanked Jodi DiEduardo and the Crest Savings Bank for the new sign. Lyness informed residents the Water Company discharging from the plugs/mains beginning at 26th Avenue on Friday and following through the rest of the town on following days. The City has flyers showing locations and dates involved for other parts of town. Jim Koch stated if your clothes get stains from the water, you can go to the Water Department to get a product that will remove the stains. REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2007

ADJOURNMENT:

On a motion by McCullion, seconded by Duncan, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 10:30 AM

APPROVED:

______William J. Henfey - Mayor

ATTEST:

______Janet H. Harkins - City Clerk

This is a generalization of the meeting of April 17, 2007 and not a verbatim transcript.