TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
2100 TUCKAHOE ROAD
PETERSBURG, NJ 08270
CAPE MAY COUNTY
***BUDGET WORKSHOP MEETING-6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Barbara Camp Present
Frank E. Conrad Present
Curtis Corson Present
John “Jay” Newman Present
Richard Palombo Present
Also present were Municipal Clerk Wanda Gaglione, Finance Officer Patricia Garbutt, and Municipal Engineer Paul Dietrich.
The Mayor referred to Deputy Mayor Corson to give his comments on the worksheet presented this evening.
Mr. Corson stated that the budget has increased by $500,000 over last year because of operating expenses we have no control over such as uncollected taxes and the Gypsy Moth program. He reported that even with that increase the Budget came in under cap and was happy to report that there is no local purpose tax proposed for this year.
The worksheets below show the 2008 budget figures discussed at this meeting. Some of the items discussed and amended include the following:
Engineer O/E $70,000.00
Road Repairs $183,400.00
Zoning/Code O/E $3,000.00
Planning Board O/E $4,000.00
Zoning Board O/E $4,000.00
The Budget is ready and scheduled for introduction on February 25, 2008 with the public hearing and final adoption scheduled for April 1, 2008 at 7:30 PM.
There were no further comments on the budget and the meeting was adjourned until 7:30 P.M. at which time the regular meeting starts.
***REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE –7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Barbara Camp Present
Frank E. Conrad Present
Curtis Corson Present
John “Jay” Newman Present
Richard Palombo Present
Also present were Municipal Clerk Wanda Gaglione, Finance Officer Patricia Garbutt, Municipal Attorney Daniel Young and Municipal Engineer Paul Dietrich.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - January 14, 2008 Regular Meeting and
Motion to approve the Minutes with one correction. The Minutes erroneously stated that the SPCA has offered a $2500 reward. The NJ Humane Society actually offered the reward.
Motion to approve the Minutes with the correction above, by Jay Newman, second by Curtis Corson. During roll call vote four Committee members voted in the affirmative, Mayor Palombo abstained.
Frank Conrad reported that the reward for any information leading to the arrest of the perpetrator involved with the dog that was recently found dead in Tuckahoe was raised from $2,500 to $4,000 and that the investigation was turned over to the NJ SPCA. He also reported that a free rabies clinic is scheduled for Saturday February 9, 2008 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Upper Township Municipal Garage. Mr. Conrad commented that winter sports are in full swing and spring sign ups are on the Township website. He reported that the recreation committee is developing rules and regulations for the proposed dog park at Amanda’s Field.
Barbara Camp reported that a letter of gratitude was received from the Upper Township School District, Superintendent of Schools Vincent Palmieri for collecting and properly disposing of obsolete computer equipment located throughout the school district. Mr. Palmieri especially thanked the Department of Public Works in the letter. Mrs. Camp also reported that the Township recently received $242.463.96 in host benefits from the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority and that the Township receives $2.58 per ton for being a host community.
Richard Palombo, Mayor congratulated employee Barbara Young from the Clerk’s Office for successful completion of the Registered Municipal Clerk’s exam. Mayor Palombo discussed correspondence he received from Southern Pinelands Natural Heritage Trail sponsored by the NJ Pinelands Commission and suggested they extend the trail to include a stop at the Gandy House. Mayor Palombo also reported that we received a letter suggesting that there is excessive speed on Perry Road. He noted that the radar sign was requested from the Clerk’s Office for placement at that location on January 29, 2008. Mayor Palombo suggested that the Township’s new message board be placed on Perry Road with a message to slow down.
Wanda Gaglione, Municipal Clerk, reported on a letter from Donna Young, School Board Administrator requesting the Township share the cost for two custodians for two Township events scheduled at the Middle School on February 2, 2008. Motion to approve the request by Jay Newman, second by Curtis Corson. During roll call vote all five Committee members voted in the affirmative. She reported to the Committee that passport fees would be rising again on Feb. 1st. She reported that the Township execution fee was decreased from $30.00 to $25.00 and the Passport fee to the US Dept. of State was increased from $67.00 to $75.00. She also reminded everyone to vote in the Presidential Primary election scheduled for February 5, 2008 from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Paul Dietrich, Municipal Engineer reported that sand has been hauled onto the Strathmere Beach to help prevent some of the erosion that could occur, and stated that we are still waiting for the State Aid Agreement from the State. He also reported that the work currently being done on the handicap ramps at the main entrance to the municipal building is expected to be completed in about a week.
Daniel Young, Township Attorney, Mr. Young reported he had the following items for closed session: 1. Judge Armstrong’s decision on the judgment from the court confirming whether or not the Township could participate in the hearings regarding Strathmere and the Citizens for Whale Beach and the Township with regard to special council for the matter. 2. He will also discuss a closed session matter pertaining to a tax appeal.
He also reported on correspondence received from Steve Martinelli which pertains to the Strathmere matter. He directed Municipal Clerk Wanda Gaglione to forward the letter to the Planning Board.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO.034-2008
RE: HONORING CHRISTOPHER BURNELL ON ATTAINING THE
DESIGNATION OF "EAGLE SCOUT"
WHEREAS, Christopher Burnell, a resident of Upper Township, has recently achieved the designation of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper wishes to acknowledge this outstanding accomplishment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
RESOLVED THAT this Township Committee extends its sincere congratulations to Christopher on the occasion of his receiving the designation of Eagle Scout and commends him for his outstanding accomplishment; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee extends its congratulations and best wishes to Christophers’s parents, family and friends on this happy occasion; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee also extends its congratulations and appreciation to the Scout Masters and others who give so freely and generously of their time for the benefit of our youth.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS and the seal of the Township of Upper this 28th day of January, 2008.
Resolution No. 034-2008
Offered by: CAMP Seconded by: NEWMAN
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp ___X_____ ________ __________ __________
Conrad ___X_____ ________ __________ __________
Corson ___X_____ ________ __________ __________
Newman ___X_____ ________ __________ __________
Palombo ___X_____ ________ __________ __________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 035-2008
RE: HONORING ANDREW S. KORNBERG ON ATTAINING THE
DESIGNATION OF "EAGLE SCOUT"
WHEREAS, Andrew Kornberg, a resident of Upper Township, has recently achieved the designation of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper wishes to acknowledge this outstanding accomplishment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
RESOLVED THAT this Township Committee extends its sincere congratulations to Andrew on the occasion of his receiving the designation of Eagle Scout and commends him for his outstanding accomplishment; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee extends its congratulations and best wishes to Andrew’s parents, family and friends on this happy occasion; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee also extends its congratulations and appreciation to the Scout Masters and others who give so freely and generously of their time for the benefit of our youth.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS and the seal of the Township of Upper this 28th day of January, 2008.
Resolution No. 035-2008
Offered by: CORSON Seconded by: CAMP
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp ____X____ ________ __________ __________
Conrad ____X____ ________ __________ __________
Corson ____X____ ________ __________ __________
Newman ____X____ ________ __________ __________
Palombo ____X____ ________ __________ __________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 036 -2008
RE: HONORING WEBELOS SCOUTS OF CUB SCOUT PACK 55,
ZACHARY ARCHER, KEVIN BARNES, ANTHONY BROKER,
EDWARD CARTER, CHRISTOPHER MAFFEI, DAVID MERANUS,
TRAVIS PIERPOINT AND BRANDON SIBITZKY
ON ATTAINING THE ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD
WHEREAS, the Webelos Scouts of Cub Scout Pack 55, have recently achieved the Arrow of Light Award, which is the highest level of advancement for a Cub Scout; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper wishes to acknowledge this outstanding accomplishment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
RESOLVED THAT this Township Committee extends its sincere congratulations to these graduating Webelos Scouts on the occasion of their receiving the Arrow of Light Award and commends them for this outstanding accomplishment; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee extends its congratulations and best wishes to their parents, family and friends on this happy occasion; and it is
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Committee also extends its congratulations and appreciation to the Scout Masters and others who give so freely and generously of their time for the benefit of our youth.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS and the seal of the Township of Upper this 28th day of January, 2008.
Resolution No. 036-2008
Offered by: CAMP Seconded by: CONRAD
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp __x_____ _________ _______ ______
Conrad __x____ _________ _______ _______
Corson __x____ _________ _______ _______
Newman __x____ _________ _______ _______
Palombo __x____ _________ _______ _______
TOWNSHIP OF UPPERPRIVATE
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
PRIVATE RESOLUTION NO. 037 –2008tc \l 1 " RESOLUTION NO. __021_-2002"
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS
Judith MAY, mELISSA BLACKLEDGE AND MARK BARHAM
of the UPPER TOWNSHIP DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
AND EXTENDING TO THEM OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Upper wishes to express appreciation and convey commendations to EMS Technicians Judy May, Melissa Blackledge and Mark Barham for their continually fine service to this community and in particular their quick response and life saving efforts bestowed upon Andrew S. Zakrzewski on December 12, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zakrzewski believes he is alive and well today because of the quick response and life saving skills demonstrated to him by Judy, Melissa and Mark on that date and has requested that they be publicly commended and thanked;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. That Sr. Emergency Technician Judith May, and Emergency Technicians Melissa Blackledge and Mark Barham are publicly commended for their quick response with life saving skills as well as their compassionate medical service given to Mr. Zakrzewski during his medical emergency.
2. That this Committee, on behalf of all the citizens of the Township of Upper extend to Judy, Melissa and Mark, as well as all of our Emergency Medical Services personnel our sincerest appreciation for their fine skills, the pride they take in their work, and the compassion shown to those with emergency medical needs.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS and the seal of the Township of Upper this 28th day of January, 2008.
Resolution No. 037 -2008
Offered by: NEWMAN Seconded by: CONRAD
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp __X____ _______ _________ ______
Conrad __X____ _______ _________ ______
Corson __X____ _______ _________ ______
Newman __X____ _______ _________ ______
Palombo __X____ _______ _________ ______
5. Authorizing the Township Of Upper to enter into a contract with Benjamin Rau for the maintenance and development of the Upper Township Internet Web Site for the year 2008.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 038-2008
RE: AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BENJAMIN RAU
FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE
UPPER TOWNSHIP INTERNET WEB SITE FOR THE YEAR 2008
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WHEREAS, the Township of Upper maintains an internet web site which requires routine maintenance and web site enhancement, including but not limited to the development of new pages, information and data for the web site; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Rau possesses the requisite skill and knowledge to perform routine maintenance on the Upper Township web site and enhance same by developing new pages and information; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper desires to enter into a contract for services with said Benjamin Rau for the aforesaid purposes; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The allegations of the preamble are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Township of Upper is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for services with Benjamin Rau for routine maintenance and enhancement, including the development of new pages and information, with respect to the Township internet web site for the calendar year 2008.
3. The consideration to be paid said Benjamin Rau shall be the sum of two thousand eight hundred dollars ($2,800.00) for the calendar year 2008.
4. A certificate from the Chief Financial Officer of Upper Township showing the availability of adequate funds for this contract and showing the line item appropriation of the official budget to which this contract will be properly charged has been provided to the governing body and shall be attached to this Resolution and kept in the files of the municipal clerk.
5. The contractor has registered with the State of New Jersey pursuant to c.57, Laws of 2004 and has provided proof of that registration to the Township of Upper.
6. The contractor has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Township that would bar the award of this contract and the contract will prohibit Contractor from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract.
7. All Township officials are hereby authorized and empowered to take all action deemed necessary or advisable to carry into effect the intent and purpose of this Resolution.
8. This Resolution shall be effective as of January 1, 2008.
Resolution No. 038-2008
Offered by: Camp Seconded by: Conrad
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp X_ ______
Conrad _X ______
Corson _X ______
Newman _X ______
Palombo _X ______
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 039-2008
RE: RESOLUTION RENEWING MINING LICENSES AS FOLLOWS:
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GEORGE HARMS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
BLOCK 414, LOT 45 AND BLOCK 451, LOT 4
DENNISVILLE/PETERSBURG ROAD
PETERSBURG, NEW JERSEY
THOMAS TOWER/ACTION SUPPLY, INC.
BLOCK 565.03, LOTS 54
BLOCK 549, LOTS 132, 133, 134, 135 & 136
1413 STAGECOACH ROAD
SEAVILLE, NEW JERSEY
THOMAS TOWER AND ATLANTIC MASONRY SUPPLY, INC.
BLOCK 565.03, LOTS 55.02, 56 & 57;
BLOCK 549, LOTS 111, 127, 128 & 129
1413 STAGECOACH ROAD
SEAVILLE, NEW JERSEY
TUCKAHOE SAND AND GRAVEL
BLOCK 249, LOT 1; BLOCK 248, LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8
BLOCK 247, LOTS 4, 9 & 10
ROUTE 610
PETERSBURG, NEW JERSEY
FREDERICK DALEY, T/A DALEY’S PIT
BLOCK 453, LOT 3
ROUTE 610 DENNISVILLE/PETERSBURG ROAD
PETERSBURG, NEW JERSEY
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WHEREAS, Chapter XV of the Code of Upper Township requires a license for the excavation or mining of sand, gravel, earth, soil or mineral products which license shall be issued on an annual basis;
WHEREAS, each of the mining operations hereinafter designated has completed the application process in accordance with the Code of Upper Township; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has reviewed the recommendation of the Township Engineer after his inspection of said mining facilities and review of each application for license renewal and has determined to renew said licenses in accordance with the terms hereinafter specified;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The allegations of the preamble are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The following mining and soil excavation licenses are hereby renewed for a term of one (1) year commencing February 1, 2008:
A. George Harms Construction Company, Inc., Block 414, Lot 45 and Block 451, Lot 4, Dennisville/Petersburg Road, Petersburg, New Jersey, in accordance with and subject to compliance with all terms, conditions and other approvals as specified in any resolution of the Upper Township Planning Board or Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable.
B. Thomas Tower/Action Supply, Inc., Block 565.03, Lot 54; Block 549, Lots 132, 133, 134, 135 & 136, 1413 Stagecoach Road, Seaville, New Jersey, in accordance with and subject to compliance with all terms, conditions and other approvals as specified in any resolution of the Upper Township Planning Board or Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable.
C. Thomas Tower and Atlantic Masonry Supply, Inc., Block 565.03, Lots 55.02, 56 & 57; Block 549, Lots 111, 127, 128 & 129, 1413 Stagecoach Road, Seaville, New Jersey, in accordance with and subject to compliance with all terms, conditions and other approvals as specified in any resolution of the Upper Township Planning Board or Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable.
D. Tuckahoe Sand and Gravel, Block 249, Lot 1; Block 248, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8; Block 247, Lots 4, 9 & 10; Route 610; Petersburg, New Jersey, in accordance with and subject to compliance with all terms, conditions and other approvals as specified in any resolution of the Upper Township Planning Board or Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable.
E. Frederick Daley, T/A Daley’s Pit; Block 453, Lot 3; Route 610 Dennisville/Petersburg Road, Petersburg, New Jersey, in accordance with and subject to compliance with all terms, conditions and other approvals as specified in any resolution of the Upper Township Planning Board or Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable.
3. All officials of the Township are hereby authorized to take such action as may be necessary or required to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution.
4. This Resolution shall become effective on February 1, 2008.
Resolution No. 039-2008
Offered by: Corson, Seconded by: Palombo
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp ____x______ __________ __________ __________
Conrad ___________ __________ _____x____ __________
Corson ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Newman ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Palombo ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 040-2008
WHEREAS, the gypsy moth Lymantria dispar, has been found heavily defoliating tree and plant growth in the Township of Upper; and
WHEREAS, continued destruction of foliage may result in loss of valuable forest lands and trees; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Upper has determined that a gypsy moth control program should be instituted with the State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture and that application for any Federal or State funds available be authorized.
Resolution No.040-2008
Offered by:CAMP Seconded by:CONRAD
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp ____X_____ __________ __________ __________
Conrad ____X_____ __________ __________ __________
Corson ____X_____ __________ __________ __________
Newman ____X_____ __________ __________ __________
Palombo ____X_____ __________ __________ __________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 041-2008
RE: AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY TO PROVIDE MEDIA STORAGE AT THE RECORDS RECOVERY CENTER
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WHEREAS, the Interlocal Services Act, N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et seq., provides that any local governmental unit may enter into a contract with any other local governmental unit or units for the joint provision within their several jurisdictions of any service which any party to the agreement was empowered to render within its own jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Interlocal Services Act (Act) further provides that the parties to an Interlocal Services Contract may agree to provide jointly, or through the agency of one or more of them on behalf of any or all of them, any service or aspect of a service which any of the parties on whose behalf such services are to be performed may legally perform for itself; and
WHEREAS, the Cape May County Management Information Services maintains a facility in Dennis Township to store vital records in an electronic format; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper may, on occasion, require the services provided by the County of Cape May; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Upper recognizes that the use of the County of Cape Mays facility and services could be economically beneficial to the Township; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Upper has deemed it would be in the best interest of the residents of the Township to enter into an Interlocal Services Agreement with the County of Cape May to provide offsite data storage for electronic media.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee, the governing body of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. Pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Services Act, N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1 et seq., the Township of Upper is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into an Interlocal Services Agreement with the County of Cape May City to provide offsite data storage for electronic media.
2. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY CONTRACT. The Interlocal Services Agreement authorized in paragraph 1 hereof shall cover those services, which are enumerated in said Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. AUTHORIZATION TO MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS. The appropriate Township officers and officials are hereby authorized to take any action necessary or advisable to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution. Specifically, the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute such Interlocal Services Agreement on behalf of the Township of Upper pursuant to the authority conferred by this Resolution. The Township Clerk is further authorized and directed to seal said Agreement with the official seal of the Township of Upper.
4. COMPLIANCE WITH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS. The Interlocal Services Agreement between the Township of Upper and the County of Cape May shall meet and satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40:8A-6, as may be amended and supplemented.
5. SEVERABILITY. If any action, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this Resolution is adjudged to be unconstitutional or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Resolution, but shall be confined in its effect to the section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or other part of this Resolution directly involved in the controversy in which said judgment shall have been rendered and all other provisions of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
6. REPEALER. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency only.
7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon final adoption and publication in the manner provided by law.
Resolution No. 041-2008
Offered by: NEWMAN Seconded by: CAMP
Adopted: January 28, 2008
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Camp X
Conrad X
Corson X
Newman X
Palombo X
9. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 002-2008, RE: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, SECTION 7-3.7, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ENTITLED “LICENSED VEHICLES ONLY”. This ordinance amendment allows the Zoning Officer, on the advise of the Engineer, to issue permits for dumpsters; a more efficient process rather than requiring the application be brought before the Township Committee each time. Motion by Curtis Corson, second by Barbara Camp to introduce Ordinance No. 002-2008 with public hearing and final adoption on February 25, 2008. During roll call vote all five Committee members voted in the affirmative.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
O R D I N A N C E
ORDINANCE NO. 002-2008
RE: ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, SECTION 7-3.7, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ENTITLED “LICENSED VEHICLES ONLY”
___________________________________________________________________
BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May, State of New Jersey as follows:
SECTION 1: Chapter 7, Section 7-3.7, of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Upper, also known as the Code of Upper Township, is hereby amended as follows:
7-3.7 Licensed Vehicles Only.
a. Unchanged.
b. No dumpsters or other devices used to contain construction materials or debris shall be parked on any public street or alley without issuance of a prior permit for such activity. Such permit shall be issued by the Township Zoning Officer following the filing of an application for same and the review and recommendation of said permit by the Township Engineer. The application shall indicate the exact location and length of time requested for parking. Upon recommendation of the Township Engineer the Township Zoning Officer may issue of a permit for a specific space for a maximum of thirty (30) days. Said permit shall be renewed for an additional thirty (30) day period up to a maximum of one hundred eighty (180) days. The Township Zoning Officer may deny any such application upon the recommendation of the Township Engineer if such denial is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of Township residents or if there would be a significant negative impact on traffic circulation. Any such denial may be appealed to the Township Committee, and after a hearing, on notice to the applicant indicating the applicant has the right to appear and participate in the hearing, the Township Committee may either uphold the denial or issue the permit.
c. Unchanged.
SECTION 2: Should any section, clause, sentence, phrase or provisions of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: All Ordinances and parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final adoption and publication as required by law.
SECTION 5: CODIFICATION: This Ordinance shall be codified in Chapter 7 of the Upper Township Code commencing at 7-3.7.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE WAS INTRODUCED FOR FIRST READING AT A MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER HELD ON THE 28th DAY OF JANUARY, 2008 AND WILL BE TAKEN UP FOR CONSIDERATION AS TO FINAL ADOPTION AT A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER TO BE HELD ON THE 25TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008 AT 7:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL, TUCKAHOE, NEW JERSEY.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER.
WANDA GAGLIONE, TOWNSHIP CLERK
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
10. Request from Katie Saul to install a streetlight at the Meadowlark Road cul-de-sac. Mr. Dietrich reported that after inspection of the neighborhood he felt the street is dark and warrants a streetlight. Motion by Curtis Corson, second by Barbara Camp to authorize the placement of a streetlight in that area. During roll call vote all five Committee members voted in the affirmative.
11. Church of the Resurrection, request to hold a raffle on 2/15/2008, RA-325.
Motion by Barbara Camp, second by Jay Newman to approve raffle application. During roll call vote all five Committee members voted in the affirmative.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PAYMENT OF BILLS:
“I hereby move that all claims submitted for payment at this meeting be approved and then incorporated in full in the minutes of this meeting.” Motion by Jay Newman, second by Barbara Camp to approve all bills as submitted. During roll call vote all five Committee members voted in the affirmative.
Bills approved for payment: $1,220,829.36
Payroll $ 145,191.96
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Jones, Tuckahoe, asked a question about the Change Order for the Amanda’s Field Grading Bid Project that was acted upon at the last meeting. The Change Order was for irrigation at the site.
He also asked about the Rau Contract for maintenance and development of the Upper Township website.
There were no other speakers during public comment. Motion by Curtis Corson second by Barbara Camp to close the regular portion of the meeting and go into an executive session.
During roll call vote all five Committee members voted in the affirmative.
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business for this evening and the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Next meeting scheduled for February 11, 2008 at 7:30 P.M.
Wanda Gaglione, RMC
Municipal Clerk
Bill List
045249 01/28/08 A0074 ATLANTIC CARE OCCU. MEDICINE 75.00
045250 01/28/08 A0091 ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC 7,612.19
045251 01/28/08 B0070 HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD 90,000.32
045252 01/28/08 B0076 BOND,LAURENCE E. 150.00
045253 01/28/08 B0093 BARRY,CORRADO,GRASSI & GIBSON 10,468.23
045254 01/28/08 C0009 CAPE MAY COUNTY TCTA 400.00
045255 01/28/08 C0019 CITY OF OCEAN CITY 45,779.00
045256 01/28/08 C0030 CAMP, BARBARA 32.00
045257 01/28/08 C0052 CAPE MAY COUNTY TREASURER 964,917.24
045258 01/28/08 C0053 CAPE MAY COUNTY TREASURER 7,463.89
045259 01/28/08 C0056 CAPE MEDIATION SERVICE, INC. 1,363.56
045260 01/28/08 C0060 CAPRIONI'S PORTABLE TOILETS 1,072.00
045261 01/28/08 C0130 CHIEF SUPPLY CORP. 10.99
045262 01/28/08 D0011 DIVISION OF STATE POLICE CIU 299.25
045263 01/28/08 D0040 DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF N.J. INC. 5,552.79
045264 01/28/08 E0017 EDMUNDS & ASSOCIATES,INC. 8,355.00
045265 01/28/08 E0030 EXECUTIVE BUSINESS PRODUCTS 739.08
045266 01/28/08 F0016 FAZZIO, JOSEPH INC. 370.80
045267 01/28/08 G0061 GLASS SURGEON 267.00
045268 01/28/08 G0094 GRUBB, JON 32.00
045269 01/28/08 H0051 HEWLETT-PACKARD CO. 535.96
045270 01/28/08 H0054 HOFFMANN,WILLIAM 11.10
045271 01/28/08 H0057 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION 1,358.00
045272 01/28/08 H0059 HEALTH ENTERPRISE INC 315.95
045273 01/28/08 I0002 IAAO 175.00
045274 01/28/08 J0037 J L ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC 38,690.00
045275 01/28/08 K0016 KEENE, DAVID 681.00
045276 01/28/08 K0034 KOHLER, CLAUDE JR. 111.00
045277 01/28/08 M0029 MARGATE ADVERTISING 347.73
045278 01/28/08 M0103 MODERN GAS COMPANY, INC. 3,268.27
045279 01/28/08 M0174 MCAFEE MEGAN 150.00
045280 01/28/08 N0052 NATL YOUTH SPORTS COACHED ASSN 500.00
045281 01/28/08 N0068 NJ MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION 150.00
045282 01/28/08 O0006 OCS PRINTING 38.00
045283 01/28/08 P0028 PACIFIC BULLETPROOF CO. 4,221.00
045284 01/28/08 P0032 PEDRONI FUEL CO. 1,531.83
045285 01/28/08 P0064 PITNEY BOWES 210.00
045286 01/28/08 P0096 PREVITI,MICHELE M. 15.59
045287 01/28/08 P0102 PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC OF N.J. 70.00
045288 01/28/08 Q0008 QUILL CORPORATION 582.57
045289 01/28/08 R0030 RIGGINS, INC. 8,900.39
045290 01/28/08 R0045 RAINEAR,SCOT 275.00
045291 01/28/08 R0055 ROSIAK, CAROL 24.00
045292 01/28/08 S0034 SCHULER, DANIEL 76.00
045293 01/28/08 S0066 SEETON TURF WAREHOUSE LLC 61.96
045294 01/28/08 S0092 SHONE, LEROY 44.00
045295 01/28/08 S0124 SORENSON, LESLIE 132.00
045296 01/28/08 S0134 SO. JERSEY GAS COMPANY 2,106.25