REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2017
10:00 A.M.
A regular meeting of the North Wildwood City Council was held in 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 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 Margaret Bishop, Kellyann Tolomeo (arrived 10:11 AM), James Kane, and David Del Conte.  Councilmen Edwin Koehler and Joseph Rullo were not present.  Also present were City Administrator Kevin Yecco, Solicitor William Kaufmann and Engineer Ralph Petrella.
MINUTES:   On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Bishop, that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 2017 be approved as read.  Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS:
WILDWOODS BOARDWALK SID
RE:                                                                                                      Requesting Smoking Ban on Boardwalk (to Become Effective in 2018)
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Bishop, that the above correspondence be received, accepted and filed.  Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:                                                      NJ State Elks Convention Parade, June 3
On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved.  Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:                                                      New Years in NW Mummers Parade, June 9-10
On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved.  Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:                                                      American Legion Convention Parade, June 10
On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved.  Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:                                                      VFW Convention Parade, June 17
On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved.  Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:                                                      Lighthouse Maritime Festival, June 17-18
On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved.  Carried.
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:                                                      Sidewalk Chalk Competition, July 8
On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved.  Carried.
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2017
SPECIAL EVENT
RE:                                                      Boogie Board Races, July 15
On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that the above special events application be approved.  Carried.
 
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor Rosenello nominated Amanda Resiser to fill an open position in the North Wildwood Police Department.  Amanda was born and raised in Pine Hill and moved to Cape May County in 2011. She has attended Camden and Atlantic County Colleges, majoring in Exercise Science and Criminal Justice.  She has two children: William, 16 and Sean, 13. She has worked as a Class 2 Officer in Cape May City, as an Undercover Officer for the Cape May County Prosecutor, and is currently a Police Officer at Stockton University.  She is coming to North Wildwood through an inter-governmental transfer.  Amanda has been trained in Hostage Negotiation, Sex Crimes, Advanced Detective, and attended Cape May County Police Academy and NJ State Division of Criminal Justice Academy.  Amanda will be sworn in on May 22, 2017.
Police Department:
Amanda Reiser                                   Police Officer                                      5/22/17
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called with all voting in the affirmative, the above appointment was confirmed.  Adam Hegarty of the Lower Township Police Department pinned the NWPD badge on Reiser and pictures were taken.   
Police Department:
Summer Heim                                     Dispatcher                                           5/17/17
Public Works Department:
Gregory Radomicki                            Laborer                                                5/17/17
Alphonso Sullivan                               Laborer                                                5/17/17
Sean Breslin                                        Laborer                                                5/17/17
Recreation Department:
Vincent Saulino                                  Summer Rec Aide                               5/19/17
Caitlin McMullen                                Summer Rec Aide                               5/20/17
Mary Ann Creedon                             Tourism Rep                                        5/26/17
Carol Porter                                         Tourism Rep                                        5/26/17
Matthew O’Conner                             Summer Rec Aide                               6/8/17
City Clerk’s Office:
Paul Reynolds                                     Clerk                                                   5/17/17
Municipal Court:
Diane Gelson                                      Clerk                                                   5/22/17
Buildings, Parks & Grounds Department:
Sean Popovick                                    Landscape Laborer                             5/17/17
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the above seasonal appointments be confirmed. Carried.

REPORTS:

CITY CLERK REPORT FOR APRIL 2017:

Total monies collected for the Month:…………………………………$    104,698.95
Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……….………………….$    59,319.75
 
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2017

REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS REPORT FOR APRIL 2017:

Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer………………………….$         655.00
Totals in NW for Month:       Deaths   -0-     Marriages    -4-      Births    -0-

FIRE DEPARMENT REPORT FOR MARCH 2017:

Total monies turned over to the City Treasurer……………………..….….$ 121,900.15
Total Incidents and Inspections for the Month…………………………                  198
SHORE ANIMAL CONTROL REPORT FOR APRIL 2017:
Total NW Calls for Month……………………………………………………………22
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Del Conte, that the above reports be received and filed as presented.  Carried.

 
ORDINANCES:     
ORDINANCE NO. 1715 – On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1715 be placed on its second reading.  Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1715 by its title, as required by Law, known as “Amending Ordinance 1444, As Amended By Ordinance 1463, Concerning Dumpsters, As Codified In Chapter 217 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.  
The President of Council stated this was the time and place to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 1715 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 Del Conte, seconded by Kane, that Ordinance No. 1715 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. 1715 duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 1717 – On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1717 be placed on its first reading.  Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1717 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Supplementing Ordinance 993 As Codified In Chapter 282 Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood Regarding Littering“.   
On a motion by Kane, seconded by Bishop, that Ordinance No. 1717 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. 1717 passed on its first reading.
COUNCILWOMAN TOLOMEO arrived at 10:11 AM.

 
ORDINANCE NO. 1718 – On a motion by Del Conte, seconded by Bishop, that Ordinance No. 1718 be placed on its first reading.  Carried.
The City Clerk read Ordinance No. 1718 by its title, known as “An Ordinance Supplementing Ordinance 1668 As Codified In Chapter 370 Of The Code Of The City Of North Wildwood Regarding The Designation Of Various Outdoor No-Smoking Areas On Public Property“.   
On a motion by Bishop, seconded by Del Conte, that Ordinance No. 1718 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. 1718 passed on its first reading.
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2017

 
RESOLUTIONS:
# 142-17
RE:                                                                                                      Cancelling Amounts On Sewer Account – Sewer Committee      
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 143-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing The Sale Of Surplus Property No Longer Needed For Public Use On An Online Auction Website                                                                                                                    
The above resolution was offered by Bishop, seconded by Tolomeo, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 144-17
RE:                                                                                                      Requesting The State Division Of Alcoholic Beverage Control To Renew Conflict License                                                                                       
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.
# 145-17
RE:                                                                                                      Exercising Option To Extend For One-Year Contract For Portable Toilets With Caprioni Portable Toilets                                               
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 146-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing The City Of North Wildwood To Enter Into A Shared Services Agreement For Law Enforcement Services For Special Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Kane, seconded by Bishop, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 147-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing The Rescission Of An Approved Petty Cash Fund                                       
                                                                                                                               
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 148-17
RE:                                                                                                      Authorizing Change Of Custodians Of Approved Petty Cash Funds                                     
                                                                                   
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Kane, the roll being called, all voting in the affirmative, the President of Council declared the resolution duly adopted.
# 149-17
RE:                                                      Approving Place-To-Place (No Sited Premises) Transfer Of Plenary Retail Consumption License #0507-33-023-011                  REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2017
                                                                                   
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.
# 150-17
RE:                                                                                                      Awarding Contract To Ricky Slade Construction, Inc. For Resurfacing Of West Marina Court                                                                                  
The above resolution was offered by Tolomeo, seconded by Del Conte, 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 #11-17, all bills listed below be paid and warrants drawn by the proper officers for the stated amounts.

 
COUNCIL:

COUNCILWOMAN TOLOMEO apologized for her late arrival.

CITY CLERK JETT reminded Council members of the Bridges of Faith Ceremony at the Lighthouse on May 21 at 1:00 PM.  Anglesea Day activities will be held on Friday, June 2 with a presentation in Council Chambers at 10:00 AM on the Mayors of Anglesea from 1885 to 1906.  Three new Historical Markers will then be unveiled at their sites, weather permitting.  Today is the 111^th Anniversary of the change of the municipality’s name from Anglesea to North Wildwood. 

MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that numerous projects are winding down.  The beach sand transfer from Wildwood has been completed.  The east side street projects are mostly done, with some remaining digging to occur on Surf and Ocean Avenues.  The 16^th Ave. street end is finished and the playground and new Boardwalk access will be completed soon.  The Virginia Avenue bulkhead on Ottens Canal will be done this summer.  Paving on W. 17^th Avenue will begin shortly.

PUBLIC:
 
SUZANNE BOOKER, 329 W. 20^th Avenue, stated that Allen Park is nice for the children, but an area for dogs is needed.  The fenced-in area would be good for dogs but there are signs that prohibit dogs there.  Is there any way to compromise, perhaps with dogs and children using the area at different times?  Other people in the neighborhood want a dog area there also.  It would be nice to have a dog area there.  The dog park on the beach is too far to walk.
MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that there will be no dog area in Allen Park.
SUZANNE BOOKER stated that a dog area could be in the fenced-in area, not in the playground.
MAYOR ROSENELLO stated that there is very little space in the City for another dog park.  The dog park on the beach is very busy and the City will not be establishing another dog park.
SUZANNE BOOKER stated the beach is too far and the parking meters cost too much.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Tolomeo, seconded by Del Conte, that there being no further business before Council, we do now adjourn.  Carried.  10:29 AM
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 May 16, 2017 and not a verbatim transcript.