North Wildwood City Council Meeting: Feb. 7, 2017

NORTH WILDWOOD – The following the Feb. 7 meeting agenda for the North Wildwood City Council.
A regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held in the evening 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 revised 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 4, 2017.”
 
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, President of Council Salvatore Zampirri, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, James Kane, David Del Conte and Joseph Rullo.  Councilwoman Kellyann Tolomeo was absent.  Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES:   On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 2017 be approved as read.  Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
ATLANTIC COUNTY MUNICIPAL JIF
RE:                                                                                                      2017 Safety Incentive Program
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed.  Carried.
CITY HISTORIAN
RE:                                                                                                      Annual Report for 2016
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed.  Carried.
DENNIS STAHL
RE:                                                                                                      Thank You
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed.  Carried.
FRIENDS OF HEREFORD INLET LIGHTHOUSE
RE:                                                                                                      2016 Annual Report and 2017Annual Plan
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed.  Carried.
TAX ASSESSOR JASON HESLEY
RE:                                                      New Street Name – Paradise Way Subdivision
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Koehler, that the above report be approved and filed. Carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
 
Public Works Department:
Douglas Nordberg                              DPW Supervisor                                        3/1/17
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called with all voting in the affirmative, the above appointment was confirmed.
 
ORDINANCES:     
ORDINANCE NO. 1708 – On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1708 be placed on its second reading.  Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1708 by its title, as required by Law, known as “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 232 Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood“.   
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.  
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
The President of Council stated this was the time and place to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1708 and asked if anyone present had any objections to the passage of this Ordinance.  Hearing none, he then asked the City Clerk if he had received any objections in writing, the City Clerk stated none, the President of Council declared the hearing closed.
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1708 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. 1708 duly adopted.

 
RESOLUTIONS:
# 59-17
RE:                                                                                                     Authorizing A Contract With David Greenland For Inspections, Routine Maintenance And Authorized Repairs To Heavy Duty Vehicles And Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 60-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing Contract With Joseph Quattrone As Entertainment/Events Coordinator
                                                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 61-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing A Professional Services Contract With Triad Advisory Services, Inc. For Small Cities Public Facilities Implementation Services In Connection With ADA Compliant Improvements At 15^th/16^th Avenues
                                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Rullo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 62-17
RE:                                                                                                      Commemorating The 30^th Anniversary Of The Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund                                       
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 63-17
RE:                                                                                                     Authorizing City Clerk To Advertise For Bids For Demolition Of Structures At 201 W. Walnut Avenue
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Rullo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 64-17
RE:                                                                                                      Approving The Filing Of An Application For Economic Impact Initiative Funding To The US Department Of Agriculture – Rural Development (USDA-RD)
                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
# 65-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Property No Longer Needed For Public Use On An Online Auction Website
                                                                                   
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 66-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing A Professional Services Agreement With Eric Garrabrant, Esquire For Hearing Officer Services                        
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 67-17
RE:                                                                                                     Awarding Contract For Emergency Beach Fill Services
                                                                                                                                                           
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 68-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing Approval Of Change Order #1 – 2014 Street & Utility Reconstruction Of Various Streets
                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 69-17
RE:                                                                                                      Awarding Contract To West Bay Construction, Inc. For The Reconstruction Of West 17^th Avenue Between New York And New Jersey Avenues
                                                                                   
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 70-17
RE:                                                                                                      Awarding Contract To Jerry & Son Excavating, Inc. For Reconstruction Of The Greek Church Parking Lot                         
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.  Solicitor Kaufmann stated that this work will be done in an easement area that was granted to the City many years ago to provide for improvements and updates in shore protection.  This area is generally known as the Greek Church Parking Lot.  The City is not providing the Church with any special benefits which could be construed as unconstitutional.  The City is merely carrying out an improvement project that happens to be in the area near the Church.  Engineer Petrella stated that part of the project actually occurs in the City’s right-of-way on Windsor Avenue, with another portion of the work in the easement area.  
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
# 71-17                                   
RE:                                                                                                      Approving Person-To-Person And Place-To-Place Transfer Of Plenary Retail Consumption License #0507-33-015-010 From Olde New Jersey Tavern, LLC To The Surfing Pig, LLC                                                                   
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative with Rullo abstaining, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
FINANCE/VOUCHER LIST:
 
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, authorizing payment of all approved vouchers.  Carried.  As per Resolution #11-17, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.
 

 
COUNCIL:

COUNCILMAN KOEHLER stated that the City has been a member of the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund for many years.

CITY CLERK JETT stated that the ACMJIF is a wonderful example of shared services among municipalities, not only for claims administration, wellness and safety programs, and property/liability coverage, but also for the dividends that the JIF returns to its members annually, with dividends returned over the years to the City of North Wildwood totaling more than $1 million.

ADMINISTRATOR YECCO stated that the JIF is the greatest example of shared services; it has saved taxpayers millions of dollars.  Yecco has chaired not only the Atlantic County Municipal JIF but also the state-wide Municipal Excess Liability JIF. 

CITY CLERK JETT reviewed the City Historian report.
To:                   Mayor and Council
From:               City Historian
Date:               February 7, 2017
RE:                  Annual Report
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:10A-7b, I hereby present to Mayor and City Council the Annual Report of the City Historian.
During the year 2016, my office has undertaken and accomplished the following projects:

1. Wrote various articles for Lighthouse Newsletter on Anglesea/North Wildwood history.
2. Continued scanning historic documents on ShoreScan, a cloud-based searchable storage site; to date more than 52,000 pages of documents have been saved on ShoreScan.
3. Obtained 2,471 digital photos from Mr. Richard Dietz, dealing with Anglesea/North Wildwood history, at no cost to the City.
4. Located building contract for the 1^st School House at Chestnut & Central Avenues.
5. Installed two Historical Markers in 2016: 
   1. S-1             16^th & Surf      1904 Boardwalk         unveiled April 19, 2016
   2. N-2            Seawall            Hotel Anglesea           unveiled June 10, 2016
   3. Ordered three new Historical Markers, which have been received and are awaiting installation:
      1. S-2 16^th & Bdwk               1912 Boardwalk
      2. S-3 24^th & Surf                  Manor Hotel
      3. N-3            Seawall                        Lighthouse Original Location
      4. Continued verbatim transcription of Borough of Anglesea Council Meeting Minutes 1885-1906.
      5. Held 2^nd Anglesea Day on June 3, 2016 which focused on historic Hotels in Anglesea.  Displays included pictures and information on the Hotel Anglesea, Hotel Scott, Hereford House, Hotel Germantown, Walnut House, Hotel Hilton, Lynwood Hotel and Hotel Royal.
      6. Had restored and preserved Borough of North Wildwood Minutes Book 1911-1917.
      7. Obtained two window frames from 2^nd Borough Hall (3^rd & Central), built in 1903.
      8. Provided press and public with information regarding original name of municipality leading up to name-change question on November election ballot.
      9. Obtained 61 historic postcards of Anglesea/NW history from White Whale Antiques in CMCH at no cost to the City.

PUBLIC:  None.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Bishop, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn.  Carried.  5:20 PM.
APPROVED:
 
 
_________________________________
Patrick T. Rosenello, Mayor
ATTEST:
 
 
_____________________________________
W. Scott Jett, City Clerk
 
This is a generalization of the meeting of February 7, 2017 and not a verbatim transcript.