TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
2100 TUCKAHOE ROAD
PETERSBURG, NJ
08270
CAPE MAY COUNTY
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE –7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Presentation of
the Colors by North Cape May Service Unit, Cadette Girl Scouts of the “Girl
Scouts of the USA.
ROLL CALL
Frank E. Conrad
Present
Curtis
Corson
Present
Kristine Gabor
Present
John “Jay” Newman
Present
Richard Palombo
Absent
Also present were
Municipal Clerk Wanda Gaglione, Finance Officer Barbara Spiegel, and Municipal
Attorney Daniel Young.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES -
May 10, 2010 Regular Meeting,
Frank Conrad:
reported on a notice from the New
Jersey Department of Transportation regarding the Route 50 bridge project. The
project is in the design phase and expected to go out to bid September 2011 and
begin construction January of 2012 with a projected completion date of 2013.
Mr. Newman made a
motion to hire additional part time EMS personnel Mikhaila Hardin, Bobbi Potter,
Adam Kooker, Lauren DiGiovanni, Patrick Dugan, and Steven Nicholsberg.
Motion was seconded by Frank Conrad with all four Committee members
present voting in the affirmative.
Daniel Young, Municipal Attorney:
had
one item for closed session that
deals with tax appeals.
Wanda Gaglione,
Municipal Clerk, reported on a
letter received from a resident that lost several large plantings due to the
recent Peach Orchard Road Reconstruction project.
Motion was made by Curtis Corson, second by Jay Newman to reimburse
resident Lonna Remsen $300 to replace the bushes that were destroyed.
During roll call vote all four Committee members present voted in the
affirmative.
Barbara Spiegel,
Chief Financial Officer: discussed
Local Finance Notice 12-2010 and the recent law with regards to public employees
and health benefits. The new law,
effective May 21, 2010, requires employees that are not currently under a
contract to begin paying 1.5% of their salary toward their health care costs.
It was discussed was that all Township employees currently receive the
same benefits. Motion was made by Frank Conrad, seconded by Kristine Gabor to
group all Township Employees equally with the collective bargaining unit with
the fees for the health benefits program effective January 1, 2011. During roll
call vote all four Committee members present voted in the affirmative.
1. Presentation of
Resolution No. 094-2010, RE:
Honoring Cadette Girl Scouts from Troops of the “Girl Scouts of the USA, North
Cape May Service Unit” on attaining their Girl Scout Silver Award:
Hannah Annarelli, Rebecca Bross, Shannon Green, Rebecca Kolimaga, Meghan
Laverty, Jessica Mruz, and Carly Taylor.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO.094-2010
RE: HONORING CADETTE GIRL SCOUTS FROM TROOPS OF
THE “GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA, NORTH CAPE MAY SERVICE UNIT”
ON ATTAINING THEIR GIRL SCOUT SILVER AWARD
HANNAH MARIE ANNARELLI, REBECCA LAUREN BROSS, SHANNON MARIE GREEN, REBECCA ANN
KOLIMAGA, MEGHAN LOUISE LAVERTY, JESSICA CHRISTINE MRUZ AND CARLY ANN TAYLOR
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS,
Cadette Girl Scouts from troops of the “Girl Scouts of the USA, North Cape May
Service Unit” have recently achieved the Silver Award which is the highest level
of advancement for a Cadette Girl 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
Cadette Girl Scouts on the occasion of their receiving the Silver 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 Leaders 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 26th day of April, 2010.
Resolution No. 094-2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by: Gabor
Adopted: April 26, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 120-2010
RE: HONORING GUY AUSTIN SIMPSON, II ON
ATTAINING THE
DESIGNATION OF "EAGLE SCOUT"
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WHEREAS,
Guy Austin Simpson, II, 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
WHEREAS,
Guy designed and constructed a 20’ x 15’ Paver Patio with 25’ Flag Pole for the
Corbin City Town Hall; and
WHEREAS,
Guy met the requirements for and having been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of
Review; 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 Guy 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 Guy
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 24th day of May, 2010
Resolution No. 120-2010
Offered by: Corson
Seconded by:Newman
Adopted:
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo ________
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3. Congratulating employee Barbara Young
of the Upper Township Clerks Office for her winning entry in the Upper Township
Safety Award Program for the 2nd quarter of 2010.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 121-2010
RE: CONGRATULATING EMPLOYEE BARBARA
YOUNG
OF THE UPPER TOWNSHIP CLERKS OFFICE
THE UPPER TOWNSHIP SAFETY AWARD PROGRAM
WHEREAS,
employee Barbara Young is recognized for her efforts to promote safety for her
fellow employees and residents of the Township through her participation in the
Upper Township Safety Award Program with a submission of a safety suggestion;
and
WHEREAS, Barbara’s safety suggestion was chosen by the Upper
Township Safety Committee from the entries submitted in the first quarter for
the promotion of safety for employees and the community; and
WHEREAS, Barbara should be publicly recognized for reporting that
smoking on the grounds of Township Hall should be in designated areas only; 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.
That the Committee extends its appreciation and publicly recognizes Barbara
Young on her commitment to safety by identifying a potential hazard and
presenting a solution through participation in the program.
2.
That the Committee, on behalf of our employees and the citizens of the Township
of Upper extend to Barbara Young our congratulations and present her with the
“Safety Day Award” of one day off with pay.
GIVEN
UNDER OUR HANDS
and the seal of the Township of Upper this 24th day of May, 2010.
Resolution No.
-2010
Offered by: Gabor
Second by: Conrad
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo
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4. Honoring Pastor Henry Anderson for his years of service to the Community
and the Tuckahoe United
Methodist Church and congratulating him on his retirement.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 122-2010
RE: HONORING PASTOR HENRY ANDERSON
THE TUCKAHOE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND
CONGRATULATING HIM ON HIS RETIREMENT
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WHEREAS,
Pastor Henry Anderson has been serving the community and the Tuckahoe United
Methodist Church with his personable, enthusiastic, and joyful spirit for the
past ten years; and
WHEREAS,
throughout his dedicated tenure of service “Pastor” has earned the deepest
respect and admiration of his colleagues, his parishioners, and the citizens of
this community; and
WHEREAS,
his inspiring leadership and dedication have been powerful influences for good
in the spiritual growth and progress of this community; and
WHEREAS,
he demonstrated these qualities each day through his devoted work with his
congregation as well as community related activities such as the Upper Township
Pastor’s Fellowship, the Community Food Pantry, Christmas and Easter Basket
collections, and programs for the needy and homeless.
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, that we extend to Pastor Anderson, his wife, Kay, and
their children our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the generous donation of
his time and service to this community and wish him well in his future
endeavors.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS
and the seal of the Township of Upper this 24th day of May, 2010.
Resolution No.
122-2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by: Newman
Adopted:
May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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*5. Appointment of Joanne
Herron as a full time employee to the Upper Township Clerk’s
Office.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 123-2010
RE: APPOINTMENT OF JOANNE HERRON
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WHEREAS, a
need exists to appoint an additional full-time employee to the Clerk’s Office;
and
WHEREAS, a
recommendation has been made to the Township Committee and duly considered at
the meeting of May 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, this
Resolution is intended to ratify the action heretofore taken; 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. Joanne Herron is hereby appointed as a full-time employee to the
Clerk’s Office effective June 1, 2010, at an annual salary of $28,000.00 as
established in the current Salary Ordinance of the Township.
3.
This Resolution ratifies,
confirms and approves action taken by the Township Committee, by motion, at the
meeting of May 10, 2010.
Resolution No.
123-2010
Offered by:Conrad
Seconded by:Newman
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo
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6. Authorizing the extension of a Shared Services Agreement with the Borough
of Woodbine and the Township
of Dennis for the sharing of a radar equipped vehicle for an additional term of
one (1) year commencing July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.
TOWNSHIP
OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 124-2010
RE:
AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE BOROUGH
OF WOODBINE AND THE TOWNSHIP OF DENNIS FOR THE SHARING OF A RADAR EQUIPPED
VEHICLE FOR AN
ADDITIONAL
TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 1,
2010 TO JUNE 30, 2011
WHEREAS,
pursuant to Ordinance No. 4-1999, the Township of Upper was authorized to enter
into a Shared Services Agreement with the Municipalities of Woodbine and Dennis
Township for the sharing of a radar equipped vehicle; and
WHEREAS,
the parties desire to extend the term of such Agreement for an additional term
of one (1) year; and
WHEREAS,
the matter has been duly considered by the Township Committee, which has
concluded that such extension is in the public interest and will promote the
public health, safety and welfare;
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 reference.
2.
The Shared Services
Agreement, dated May 10, 1999, entered into by municipalities of Woodbine and
Dennis Township for sharing of a radar equipped vehicle is hereby extended for
an additional term of one (1) year, commencing July 1, 2010 through and
inclusive of June 30, 2011, upon the same terms and conditions.
3.
In accordance with paragraph
3 of the Agreement of May 10, 1999, Upper Township and Woodbine agree to
compensate Dennis Township, as purchaser of the radar vehicle, an annual payment
in the amount of $1,000.00; and in accordance with paragraph 4 of the Agreement,
Dennis Township will provide evidence of insurance in the prescribed amounts
naming the Township of Upper as an additional insured.
4.
Paragraph 5 of Item 2 of the
Agreement of May 10, 1999 is hereby deemed amended so that the Contract term
will expire on June 30, 2011.
5.
This Resolution extending the
term of the aforesaid Contract is conditioned upon similar action being taken by
the Governing Body of the Borough of Woodbine and the Township of Dennis.
6.
All officers and officials of
the Township of Upper are authorized, directed and empowered to take such action
as may be reasonable, required or necessary to carry out the intent and purpose
of this Resolution.
Resolution No.
124-2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by:Newman
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo
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7.
Accepting the written indoor Air Quality Program and confirming
the appointment of Paul E.Dietrich as Air Quality Control Officer in charge of
compliance of the program, pursuant to the “PEOSH”,
Indoor Air
Quality Compliance Program under N.J.A.C. 12:100-13.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO.
125-2010
RE:
ACCEPTING THE WRITTEN INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROGRAM AND
CONFIRMING THE
APPOINTMENT OF PAUL E. DIETRICH
AS AIR QUALITY
CONTROL OFFICER IN CHARGE OF COMPLIANCE OF THE
PROGRAM, PURSUANT TO
THE “PEOSH”, INDOOR AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM UNDER N.J.A.C. 12:100-13
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper in
order to comply with the Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health
(PEOSH), Indoor Air Quality Standard Program pursuant to N.J.A.C. 12:100-13
adopted on May 21, 2007, and established a program in February 2008, attached as
Exhibit “A”, to promote good indoor air quality for employees working in
Township of Upper municipal buildings; and
WHEREAS,
to further comply with the PEOSH Program for Indoor Air Quality Standards an
appointment is necessary to designate a person responsible for the enforcement
and compliance of the requirements of N.J.A.C. 12-100-13 and the established
program policies of the Township of Upper; and
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Governing Body of
Township
of Upper in the County of Cape
May, and the State of New Jersey as follows:
1.
The Indoor Air Quality Program, updated April 28, 2010
and attached as Exhibit “A” is hereby accepted by the Township of Upper.
2.
Paul E. Dietrich is hereby appointed as the Indoor Air Quality
Control
Officer in charge of compliance of the Public Employees
Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) Indoor Air Quality Program for the
Township of Upper.
3.
All Township officials and officers are hereby
authorized and
empowered to take all action deemed necessary or advisable to carry
into effect the intent and purpose of this Resolution.
4.
This Resolution ratifies, confirms and approves
action taken by the
Township Committee, by motion, at the meeting of February 11, 2008.
Resolution No.
125-2010
Offered by:
Corson
Seconded by: Gabor
Adopted:
May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO.
126-2010
RE: APPOINTING THE 2010 SEASON BEACH PATROL PERSONNEL
_______________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS,
the individuals hereinafter named have been determined to possess the requisite
skills, training and are otherwise eligible for appointment to the position of
lifeguard; 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 following
individuals are appointed as lifeguards in the Township of Upper at a salary as
stated below in accordance with the Salary Ordinance:
LIEUTENANTS
JASON MARSHALL
$15.75 per hour
MICHAEL MANNING
$15.75 per hour
RETURNING
GUARDS
WILLIAM DOONER
$10.75 per hour
CARLY COX
$10.75 per hour
BLAKE BOFFA
$10.75 per hour
CARA L. THOMAS
$10.75 per hour
ZACHARY KRANEFELD
$11.45 per hour
MARYELLEN CURRAN
$11.45 per hour
KELLY MCHALE
$11.45 per hour
ANDREW TOBIASEN
$11.75 per hour
TIMOTHY DRAKE
$11.45 per hour
PATRICK CURRAN
$11.75 per hour
NICHOLAS ROASH
$10.75 per hour
ROOKIE GUARDS
ELIZABETH MILLAR
$10.25 per hour
3.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately and is further intended to
ratify, confirm and approve any formal action taken by the Township Committee.
Resolution No. 126–2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by: Gabor
Adopted: May
24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
RESOLUTION NO. 127-2010
RE: APPOINTMENT OF LUKE HOGAN, MICHAEL PFAFF, AND HILLARY MORRIS
AS PART-TIME SEASONAL BEACH SWEEPERS
TO THE UPPER TOWNSHIP RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, a
need exists to appoint qualified personnel as part-time employees to the Upper
Township Recreation Department to insure optimal operation; and
WHEREAS, a
recommendation has been made to the Township Committee and duly considered at
the meeting of May 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, this
Resolution is intended to ratify the action heretofore taken; 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. Luke Hogan, Michael Pfaff and Hillary Morris are hereby
appointed in part-time seasonal positions as beach sweepers, effective
immediately at a salary of
$10.50 per hour in accordance with the Salary Ordinance.
3. This Resolution
shall be effective immediately and is further intended to ratify, confirm and
approve any formal action taken by the Township Committee.
Resolution No. 127-2010
Offered by: Gabor
Seconded by: Conrad
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
RE:
CHAPTER 159 RESOLUTION FOR THE
INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE INTO THE 2010 BUDGET THAT WAS NOT
DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET—STATE OF NEW JERSEY
2010 CLEAN COMMUNITIES
GRANT PROGRAM
IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,689.30
WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A-87 PROVIDES
THAT THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES MAY APPROVE THE
INSERTION OF ANY SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF ANY COUNTY OR
MUNICIPALITY WHEN SUCH ITEM SHALL HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE BY LAW AND THE AMOUNT
THEREOF WAS NOT DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF THE ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET; AND
WHEREAS, SAID DIRECTOR MAY ALSO APPROVE THE INSERTION OF AN
ITEM OF APPROPRIATION FOR AN EQUAL AMOUNT;
AND
WHEREAS, THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER WILL RECEIVE AN AMOUNT OF $28,689.30 FROM THE
2010 CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM AND WISHES TO AMEND ITS 2010 BUDGET TO
INCLUDE A PORTION OF THIS AMOUNT AS A REVENUE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP
OF UPPER HEREBY REQUESTS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES APPROVE THE
INSERTION OF AN ADDITIONAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF THE YEAR 2010 IN THE
SUM OF $28,689.30 FOR A TOTAL GRANT OF $28,689.30, WHICH IS NOW AVAILABLE AS A
REVENUE FROM:
REVENUE: STATE & FEDERAL REVENUE OFFSET WITH APPROPRIATIONS:
2010 CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM, AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT A LIKE SUM OF $28,689.30 FOR A TOTAL GRANT OF
$28,689.30 BE AND THE SAME IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED UNDER THE CAPTION OF:
APPROPRIATION: STATE AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS OFFSET BY REVENUE:
2010 CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT THE TOWNSHIP CLERK FORWARD TWO
COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DIRECTOR
OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
Resolution No. 128-2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by: Corson
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
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Corson
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Gabor
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Newman
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Palombo
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
Resolution No.
129–2010
TAX REFUND
_______________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, certain corrections have been
Recommended by the Upper Township Tax
Collector in order to
refund monies,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the
Township Committee of the Township of
Upper, Cape May County,
that corrections to the Tax records are
hereby authorized and
the Tax Collector is hereby directed to
correct said records
or take such action as indicated on the
attached sheet.
Resolution No. 129-2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by: Newman
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
CONRAD
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CORSON
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GABOR
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NEWMAN
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PALOMBO
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(MTG CO.& TITLE CO BOTH PAID 2ND QTR 2010
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TOWNSHIP OF
UPPER
CAPE MAY
COUNTY
R E S O L U T
I O N
RESOLUTION NO.
130-2010
RE:
AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH J.P.
BAINBRIDGE & ASSOCIATES, INC AND
J. PAUL
BAINBRIDGE
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WHEREAS, the Township of Upper and J.P. Bainbridge & Associates, Inc. and
J. Paul Bainbridge (hereinafter “Bainbridge”) entered into a contract on January
25, 2010 for appraisal services pursuant to Resolution No. 042-2010; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has
determined that there is a need for additional appraisal services from
Bainbridge with regard to various other ongoing tax appeals
and Bainbridge has provided a proposal to perform such additional
services; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has
determined that it is in the best interest of the Township to authorize an
amendment to the existing professional services contract with Bainbridge as
hereinafter provided; and
WHEREAS, the Township Solicitor has
determined that the services provided pursuant to the amendment to the existing
contract with Bainbridge are professional services and that the award of the
amended contract may be made without competitive bid; and
WHEREAS, the Treasurer has certified
the availability of funds to permit the Township to enter into the Amendment to
the Professional Services Contract as aforesaid.
WHEREAS, J. P. Bainbridge & Associates, Inc. and J. Paul Bainbridge have
completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which
certifies that J. P. Bainbridge & Associates, Inc. and J. Paul Bainbridge have
not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in
the Township that would bar the award of this contract and that the contract
will prohibit J. P. Bainbridge & Associates, Inc. and J.P. Bainbridge from
making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; 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 proposal of Bainbridge to amend the existing contract with the Township,
as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto, is hereby accepted subject to the
provisions of this Resolution.
3. The Mayor and the Township Clerk are hereby authorized, directed and
empowered to enter into an amendment to the professional services contract with
Bainbridge. An amendment to the contract shall be prepared or approved by the
Township Solicitor.
4. The Township Clerk is further authorized, directed and empowered to seal said
amendment to the contract with the seal of the Township of Upper.
5. The Township Clerk shall cause a Notice of Award of this Amendment to
Contract to be published in the official newspaper of the Township as required
by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
6. This Amendment to Contract is for a Professional Services Contract and has
been awarded without competitive bidding.
7. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Bainbridge.
8. This Resolution shall take effect immediately and shall memorialize the
decisions of the Township Committee at its meeting on May 24, 2010.
Resolution No.
130-2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by: Corson
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES NO
ABSTAINED ABSENT
Conrad
x
____
_____
Corson
x
_____
Gabor
x
_____
Newman
x
_____
Palombo
_
_x___
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 131-2010
RE:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE WAWA GIFT CARDS TO EMPLOYEES OF THE PUBLIC WORKS
AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS
_____________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the Township Committee wishes to express their gratitude
to the employees of the Public Works and Recreation Departments for their hard
work and dedication during the series of winter storms the Township experienced
in 2009-2010; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee in confirmation of its
authorization on February 23, 2010 hereby wishes to award a $25.00 Wawa gift
card to each employee of the Public Works and Recreation Departments;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Upper, Cape May County, that a $25.00
Wawa gift card be given to each employee of
the Public Works and Recreation Departments.
Resolution No. 131-2010
Offered by: Corson
Seconded by: Newman
Adopted: May 24, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES
NO
ABSTAINED
ABSENT
Conrad
_____x______
__________
__________ __________
Corson
_____x______
__________
__________ __________
Gabor
_____x______
__________
__________ __________
Newman
____x_______
__________
__________ __________
Palombo
___________
__________
__________ ___x_______
14. Public
Hearing and Final Adoption of ORDINANCE NO. 005-2010 RE: AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING A STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
AND THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY ALONG OLD TUCKAHOE ROAD, UPPER TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY.
During the public portion of the hearing there were no speakers from the public.
Motion was made by Jay Newman, seconded by Frank Conrad to adopt the
ordinance. During roll call vote
all four Committee members present voted in the affirmative.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
O R D I N A N C E
ORDINANCE NO. 005-2010
RE: AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A STORM DRAINAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP
OF UPPER AND THE COUNTY OF CAPE MAY ALONG OLD TUCKAHOE ROAD, UPPER TOWNSHIP, NEW
JERSEY
______________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS,
the County of Cape May with an office at 4 Moore Road, Cape May Court House, New
Jersey has submitted a proposed Storm Drainage Easement Agreement to the
Township of Upper which provides for a perpetual storm drainage easement and
right of way over an Upper Township road commonly known as Old Tuckahoe Road,
Upper Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS,
the Township of Upper, owns and maintains the road known as Old Tuckahoe Road,
and wishes to accept said Storm Drainage Easement Agreement and authorize the
execution of said Agreement; and
WHEREAS,
the Storm Drainage Easement Agreement has been reviewed and approved by the
Municipal Attorney and the Municipal Engineer and will be on record in the
office of the Township Clerk available for public inspection.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, County of Cape May and State
of New Jersey:
SECTION 1:
The Township of Upper is hereby authorized to grant to the County of Cape May a
perpetual storm drainage easement over the road commonly known as Old Tuckahoe
Road, Upper Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.
SECTION 2:
The Township of Upper shall enter into a Storm Drainage Easement Agreement with
the County of Cape May wherein the Township of Upper shall grant a perpetual
storm drainage easement and right of way over said road, as more particularly
described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 3:
The Mayor, Township Clerk and other Township officers and representatives are
hereby authorized, directed and empowered to execute a Storm Drainage Easement
Agreement, on behalf of Upper Township, with the County of Cape May to install,
operate, maintain, add, extend, relocate and remove storm drains and accessories
and appurtenance thereto to provide such services under the Township=s
road commonly known as Old Tuckahoe Road, Upper Township, Cape May County, New
Jersey, as more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
SECTION 4:
SEVERABILITY: If any section, paragraph, subdivision, subsection,
clause or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such
adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, subdivision,
subsection, clause or provision declared invalid and the remainder of this
Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect and shall be enforceable.
SECTION 5:
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect
immediately upon final adoption and publication as required by law.
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 26TH
OF APRIL, 2010 AND WAS
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 24TH
DAY OF MAY, 2010 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
NEW BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
17.
Street Vacation
for Rue and Fagan, Block 827, Strathmere. Motion was made by Curtis Corson,
second by Jay Newman to table the request to a future agenda for further
discussion with the Engineer.
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 was made by Jay Newman, seconded
by Frank Conrad to approve all bills submitted for payment.
Payroll:
$164,132.32
PUBLIC COMMENT
CLOSED SESSION
Motion was made by Jay Newman, second
by Frank Conrad to close the regular portion of the meeting and go into an
executive session. During roll call
vote all four Committee members present voted in the affirmative.
Resolution 132-2010
MOTION GOING INTO CLOSED SESSION
May 24, 2010
I hereby move that a resolution be incorporated into the minutes authorizing the
Township Committee to enter into an executive session for the following matters
pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act:
MATTERS:
Litigation – tax appeals
I also include in my motion the estimated time and the circumstances under which
the discussion conducted in closed session can be disclosed to the public as
follows:
A.
It is anticipated that the matters discussed in closed session may be
disclosed to the public upon the determination of the Township Committee that
the public interest will no longer be served by such confidentiality.
B.
With respect to litigation matters such discussions will be made public
when litigation is complete and the applicable appeal period has expired.
Moved by: Jay Newman
Motion seconded: Frank Conrad
During roll call vote all four
Committee members voted in the affirmative.
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business for this evening and the
meeting was adjourned at 8:28 P.M., motion by Jay Newman, second by Frank
Conrad. During roll call vote all
four Committee members present voted in the affirmative.
Next meeting scheduled for June 14, 2010, at 7:30 P.M.
Wanda Gaglione, RMC
Municipal Clerk
51451 05/25/10 A0015 ADVANCE LEARNING
99.00 2599
51452 05/25/10 A0023 ADAMS, JOHN 141.54
2599
51453 05/25/10 A0025 ADVANTAGE RENTAL
ACE HARDWARE 103.60 2599
51454 05/25/10 A0027 ACE PLUMBING
SUPPLY,INC 479.62 2599
51455 05/25/10 A0082 ARMSTRONG, JOSHUA
259.96 2599
51456 05/25/10 A0091 ATLANTIC CITY
ELECTRIC 6,073.24 2599
51457 05/25/10 A0125 AVALON WEED &
INSECT CONTROL 1,000.00 2599
51458 05/25/10 B0035 BELMONT & CRYSTAL
SPRINGS 137.25 2599
51459 05/25/10 B0160 BONNER, ROSEMARY
418.18 2599
51460 05/25/10 B0178 BUGANSKI,PETER R.
150.00 2599
51461 05/25/10 B0182 BRIGGS LAW OFFICE,
P.C. 1,152.79 2599
51462 05/25/10 C0030 CAMP, BARBARA
182.00 2599
51463 05/25/10 C0047 COUNTY OF CAPE MAY
285.00 2599
51464 05/25/10 C0061 CAPRIONI FAMILY
SEPTIC 340.00 2599
51465 05/25/10 C0068 COMCAST 109.98 2599
51466 05/25/10 C0072 CATERINA SUPPLY
INC. 813.00 2599
51467 05/25/10 C0077 CHERRY VALLEY
TRACTOR SALES 504.47 2599
51468 05/25/10 C0131 CINTAS FIRST AID &
SAFETY 51.97 2599
51469 05/25/10 C0175 COUNTRY SHORE
WOMEN'S CLUB 40.00 2599
51470 05/25/10 C0201 CRUZAN'S TRUCK
SERVICE INC. 165.02 2599
51471 05/25/10 C0223 CASA PAYROLL
SERVICE 218.35 2599
51472 05/25/10 D0040 DELTA DENTAL OF
N.J. INC. 6,604.89 2599
51473 05/25/10 D0133 DOLLARD-BAKER SEW
AND VAC 60.00 2599
51474 05/25/10 E0012 EHRLICH PEST
CONTROL INC 71.00 2599
51475 05/25/10 F0053 FORD, SCOTT &
ASSOCIATES 9,000.00 2599
51476 05/25/10 G0008 GALLO GMC TRUCK
SALES INC. 380.97 2599
51477 05/25/10 G0028 GENTILINI FORD
46.66 2599
51478 05/25/10 H0012 HALL,ARTHUR 84.97
2599
51479 05/25/10 H0018 HAROLD RUBIN/L & H
SUPPLY 106.24 2599
51480 05/25/10 I0023 IIMC 125.00 2599
51481 05/25/10 J0040 JOHNSON & TOWERS,
INC. 91.00 2599
51482 05/25/10 K0037 KOHLER, JOHN F
385.52 2599
51483 05/25/10 K0047 KLINE, EDWARD T.
73.96 2599
51484 05/25/10 L0040 LEA, SHELLEY 150.00
2599
51485 05/25/10 L0080 LOWES, INC. 88.75
2599
51486 05/25/10 M0059 MCDANIELS, WILLIAM
J. III 46.00 2599
51487 05/25/10 M0080 McMANIMON &
SCOTLAND,L.L.C. 2,683.97 2599
51488 05/25/10 M0103 MODERN GAS COMPANY,
INC. 1,702.38 2599
51489 05/25/10 M0188 MCCARTHY TIRE
SERVICE OF PHILA 1,062.85 2599
51490 05/25/10 M0217 MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY
SERVICES 1,181.98 2599
51491 05/25/10 N0043 NAPA AUTO PARTS OF
S.JERSEY 267.04 2599
51492 05/25/10 P0001 PC WEATHER PRODUCTS
INC. 720.00 2599
51493 05/25/10 P0008 PALMER, NANCY 55.00
2599
51494 05/25/10 P0032 PEDRONI FUEL CO.
2,126.46 2599
51495 05/25/10 P0037 PENN-JERSEY BLDG
MTRL CO INC 448.20 2599
51496 05/25/10 P0056 TURF EQUIPMENT AND
SUPPLY CO 212.89 2599
51497 05/25/10 P0064 PITNEY BOWES 210.00
2599
51498 05/25/10 P0096 PREVITI,MICHELE M.
42.07 2599
51499 05/25/10 Q0008 QUILL CORPORATION 984.40 2599
51500 05/25/10 R0030 RIGGINS, INC. 4,338.29 2599
51501 05/25/10 R0073 RICOH AMERICAS CORPORATION 512.10 2599
51502 05/25/10 R0092 RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY 155.00 2599
51503 05/25/10 S0020 AM SAN 892.80 2599
51504 05/25/10 S0056 SEASHORE ASPHALT CORPORATION 99.75 2599
51505 05/25/10 S0075 SHARP,RHONDA L. 29.00 2599
51506 05/25/10 S0121 SMUZ, THERESE A 37.09 2599
51507 05/25/10 S0122 SOMERS POINT LUMBER INC. 175.01 2599
51508 05/25/10 S0126 SPIEGEL, BARBARA 137.50 2599
51509 05/25/10 S0134 SO. JERSEY GAS COMPANY 676.31 2599
51510 05/25/10 S0139 SO. JERSEY WATER COND. INC. 687.80 2599
51511 05/25/10 S0196 STEWART BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC 3,102.61 2599
51512 05/25/10 S0239 SHORE VET. ANIMAL CONTROL 2,050.00 2599
51513 05/25/10 T0006 TCTA OF NJ C/O K. VERDOLINA 185.00 2599
51514 05/25/10 T0032 THE PRESS & SUNDAY PRESS 366.86 2599
51515 05/25/10 T0034 THE PAPER OF U.T./GAZETTE 742.50 2599
51516 05/25/10 T0044 THOMSON, KERRY AGENCY 2,265.50 2599
51517 05/25/10 T0067 TOWNSHIP OF UPPER PETTY CASH 40.67 2599
51518 05/25/10 T0074 TRANSAXLE LLC 215.85 2599
51519 05/25/10 T0131 TROUT, ROSEMARY 64.00 2599
51520 05/25/10 U0011 UPPER TOWNSHIP BASEBALL 262.50 2599
51521 05/25/10 U0025 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1,500.00 2599
51522 05/25/10 U0034 UPPER TWP.GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOC 262.50 2599
51523 05/25/10 U0055 U.T. CHALLENGER PROGRAM 859.74 2599
51524 05/25/10 V0018 VILLAGE PHARMACY, INC. 241.32 2599
51525 05/25/10 V0022 VERIZON 2,917.75 2599
51526 05/25/10 V0024 VAL-U AUTO PARTS L.L.C. 62.16 2599
51527 05/25/10 V0026 VITAL COMPUTER RESOURCES, INC. 61.75 2599
51528 05/25/10 W0060 WOOLLEY, THOMAS 150.00 2599
51529 05/25/10 Y0008 YOUNG, DANIEL J. ESQUIRE PC 45.16 2599
51530 05/25/10 TAX02010 TAX OVERPAYMENT LUMP SUM 746.17 2600
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Total: $66,004.86