NORTH WILDWOOD – 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.”
CITY CLERK JETT stated that the change of the date of this meeting from April 4 to April 5 has been advertised twice in both the City’s Official and Alternate Official Newspapers, and has been posted on the Bulletin Board in City Hall and on the City website since March 21, 2017.
ROLL CALL: Present were Mayor Patrick Rosenello, President of Council Salvatore Zampirri, Councilpersons Edwin Koehler, Margaret Bishop, Kellyann Tolomeo, James Kane, David Del Conte and Joseph Rullo. Also present were Solicitor Andrew Cafiero and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES: On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 2017 be approved as read. Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
NOAA SAFE-PLACE SELFIE INITIATIVE
RE: Focus on Safe Places During Severe Weather, April 3-6
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Bishop, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed. Carried.
CLEAN OCEAN ACTION
RE: Notice of Beach Sweep Activities, April 22 and October 21
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Bishop, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed. Carried.
CAPE MAY COUNTY FREEHOLDERS
RE: Designation of March 2017 as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Minth
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Bishop, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE: Elks Easter Egg Hunt, April 15
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE: USCG Community Day Festival Stage Request, May 5
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE: VFW Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 2017
SPECIAL EVENT
RE: VFW Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony, December 7
On a motion by Rullo, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved. Carried.
APPOINTMENTS:
Recreation Department:
Ed Garton Boat Ramp Attendant 4/22/17
Paul Gusty Boat Ramp Attendant 4/22/17
Jack Mattera Boat Ramp Attendant 4/22/17
Ron Golden Boat Ramp Attendant 4/22/17
Buildings, Parks & Grounds Department:
James Reddin Landscape Laborer 5/1/17
William B. Wilson Landscape Laborer 5/1/17
Andrew Hackett Landscape Laborer 5/1/17
Patrick Martin Landscape Laborer 5/1/17
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, the above seasonal appointments be confirmed. Carried.
North Wildwood Volunteer Fire Company:
Paul Evangelista Volunteer Firefighter
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, the above appointment be confirmed. Carried.
ORDINANCES:
ORDINANCE NO. 1714 – On a motion by Kane, seconded by Koehler, that Ordinance No. 1714 be placed on its first reading. Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1714 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 178, Bulkheads, Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood“.
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1714 be passed on its first reading and published according to Law, the City Clerk called the roll, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared Ordinance No. 1714 passed on its first reading.
RESOLUTIONS:
# 109-17
RE: Celebrating Arbor Day
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.
# 110-17
RE: Supporting The 2017 Udrive.Utext.Upay. Distracted Driving Crackdown April 1-21, 2017
The above resolution was offered by Rullo, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 2017
# 111-17
RE: Authorizing An Agreement With The City Of Wildwood For Beach Sand Harvesting And Transfer
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 112-17
RE: Awarding 2017 Beach Fill Contract To Arthur R. Henry, Inc.
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 113-17
RE: Awarding Contract To Mall Chevrolet For 2017 Chevrolet Colorado Trucks
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.
# 114-17
RE: Amending Resolution #103-17 Regarding The Awarding Of A Professional Services Contract To The Stockton University Coastal Research Center For Beach Monitoring Services
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 115-17
RE: Authorizing Emergency Sewer Repairs On 7th Avenue Between Central And Atlantic Avenues
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Del Conte, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 116-17
RE: Approving Place-To-Place (No Sited Premises) Transfer Of Plenary Retail Consumption License #0507-33-022-008
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative with Rullo abstaining, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 117-17
RE: Authorizing City Clerk To Advertise For Bids For Replacement Of Bulkhead On Virginia Avenue At W. 19th Avenue
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Rullo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 5, 2017
# 118-17
RE: Issuance Of Amusement Game Licenses (Boucher)
The above resolution was offered by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 119-17
RE: Authorizing A Professional Services Contract With Triad Advisory Services, Inc. For Consulting Services In Connection With An NJDEP Flood Mitigation/Resiliency Grant
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Koehler, 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 Kane, 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.
| Check # | Check Date | Vendor Name | Net Amount |
| 42987 | 4/4/2017 | GOLD MEDAL ENVIORMENTAL NJINC | 38,282.00 |
| 42988 | 4/4/2017 | BUILDING SAFETY CONF. OF NJ | 175.00 |
| 42989 | 4/4/2017 | Barker, Gelfand & James, PC | 9,196.06 |
| 42990 | 4/4/2017 | CMC MUNICIPAL CLERK’S ASSOC | 25.00 |
| 42991 | 4/4/2017 | CAPITOL SHEDS | 9,101.00 |
| 42992 | 4/4/2017 | CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | 1,466.88 |
| 42993 | 4/4/2017 | COMCAST | 395.00 |
| 42994 | 4/4/2017 | CHERRY HILL WINNER FORD | 34,730.00 |
| 42995 | 4/4/2017 | CAFIERO & KAUFMANN | 12,500.00 |
| 42996 | 4/4/2017 | DAVID RODRIGUES CONSULTING LLC | 2,419.17 |
| 42997 | 4/4/2017 | COMCAST | 189.75 |
| 42998 | 4/4/2017 | CREATIVE ENTERTNMENT | 23,725.00 |
| 42999 | 4/4/2017 | Antoinette Cole | 13.33 |
| 43000 | 4/4/2017 | Deers & co | 10,878.49 |
| 43001 | 4/4/2017 | ENVIROMENTAL & TECHNICAL SERV | 1,200.00 |
| 43002 | 4/4/2017 | JAMES FLYNN | 84.61 |
| 43003 | 4/4/2017 | GLOUCESTER CITY STRING BAND | 1,100.00 |
| 43004 | 4/4/2017 | GREAT AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERV | 153.00 |
| 43005 | 4/4/2017 | J. GARRIOTT | 60.00 |
| 43006 | 4/4/2017 | RONALD GELZUNAS | 7,549.98 |
| 43007 | 4/4/2017 | Guardian Document destruction | 173.93 |
| 43008 | 4/4/2017 | HUNTINGTON BUSINESS SYSTEMS | 1,494.00 |
| 43009 | 4/4/2017 | BRIAN HARKINS | 41.06 |
| 43010 | 4/4/2017 | Heyer, Gruel, & Associates | 2,100.00 |
| 43011 | 4/4/2017 | IRISH PIPE BRIGADE | 1,100.00 |
| 43012 | 4/4/2017 | IMS, LLC | 539.10 |
| 43013 | 4/4/2017 | JOYCEMEDIA | 87.50 |
| 43014 | 4/4/2017 | K.O. SPORTS | 1,212.00 |
| 43015 | 4/4/2017 | JUSTIN MELO | 63.00 |
| 43016 | 4/4/2017 | M V Engineering, LLC | 662.50 |
| 43017 | 4/4/2017 | MGL PRINTING SOLUTIONS | 811.00 |
| 43018 | 4/4/2017 | DET. CLIFF MASSIE | 10.69 |
| 43019 | 4/4/2017 | MOBILE CONCEPTS BY SCOTTY | 76,471.00 |
| 43020 | 4/4/2017 | CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD | 1,500.00 |
| 43021 | 4/4/2017 | N.J.R.P.A. | 75.00 |
| 43022 | 4/4/2017 | NJ WEIGHTS & MEASURE FUND | 140.00 |
| 43023 | 4/4/2017 | NFPA (MEMBERSHIP DEPT) | 41.00 |
| 43024 | 4/4/2017 | NATHAN VAN EMBDEN | 240.00 |
| 43024 | 4/4/2017 | NATHAN VAN EMBDEN | 3,750.00 |
| 43025 | 4/4/2017 | ERIC NEVIL | 82.71 |
| 43026 | 4/4/2017 | ONE CALL CONCEPTS, INC | 65.00 |
| 43027 | 4/4/2017 | THE PRESS | 365.08 |
| 43028 | 4/4/2017 | PARA PLUS INTERPRETER | 186.22 |
| 43029 | 4/4/2017 | JOE QUATTRONE | 4,350.00 |
| 43030 | 4/4/2017 | RICHARD STOCKTON COLLEGE | 19,416.65 |
| 43031 | 4/4/2017 | JUSTIN ROBINSON | 24.87 |
| 43031 | 4/4/2017 | JUSTIN ROBINSON | 11.50 |
| 43032 | 4/4/2017 | RICHARD A RUSSELL | 600.00 |
| 43033 | 4/4/2017 | BRYAN SKILL | 75.00 |
| 43034 | 4/4/2017 | STATE OF NEW JERSEY | 1,578.00 |
| 43035 | 4/4/2017 | DANIEL SCHULES | 48.12 |
| 43036 | 4/4/2017 | CAPE MAY COUNTY TREASURER | 6,076.75 |
| 43037 | 4/4/2017 | TRIAD ASSOCIATES | 4,700.00 |
| 43038 | 4/4/2017 | TAYLOR OIL COMPANY | 4,348.16 |
| 43039 | 4/4/2017 | VAN NOTE-HARVEY ASSOCIATES | 272.00 |
| 43039 | 4/4/2017 | VAN NOTE-HARVEY ASSOCIATES | 4,147.95 |
| 43040 | 4/4/2017 | VERIZON WIRELESS | 3,201.98 |
| 43041 | 4/4/2017 | VERIZON | 10.01 |
| 43042 | 4/4/2017 | XEROX CORPORATION | 786.92 |
| 43043 | 4/4/2017 | KMY CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | 8,628.75 |
COUNCIL:
CITY CLERK JETT stated that 90 years ago today Council received a petition from more than 200 residents of the 2nd Ward asking for a new Firehouse, which eventually resulted in the construction of the 15th Ave. Firehouse. One Hundred ago this week Council resolved to hold a Special Election on a possible change from the Borough to the City form of government.
PUBLIC:
Matthew Blew, 132 Woodland Avenue, Villas, asked Mayor and Council to consider allowing bikes and scooters in the skateboard park. Blew has spoken with the manufacturer of the park, who states that the design is appropriate for bikes and scooters in addition to skateboards. Mayor Rosenello asked Blew for the contact information and stated that Ron Simone will research the matter.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Koehler, seconded by Tolomeo, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn. Carried. 5:17 PM.
APPROVED:
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Patrick T. Rosenello, Mayor
ATTEST:
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W. Scott Jett, City Clerk
This is a generalization of the meeting of April 5, 2017 and not a verbatim transcript.
