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
Eagle Scouts Nicholas Annarelli and
Will Howell led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
Frank
E. Conrad
Present
Curtis
Corson
Present
Kristine Gabor
Present
John “Jay” Newman
Present
Richard Palombo
Present
Also present were
Municipal Clerk Wanda Gaglione, Finance Officer Barbara Spiegel, Municipal
Attorney Daniel Young and Municipal Engineer Paul Dietrich.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES -
October 25, 2010 Regular Meeting and
REPORT OF
GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS
Frank Conrad:
congratulated Curtis Corson and Jay
Newman on their re-election to Township Committee.
He reported that
Budget workshops should start on
schedule beginning the first of the year.
Kristine Gabor:
discussed a request from Shore
Veterinarians asking for a letter of recommendation from the Township for
providing Animal Control services. She also discussed Recreation By-laws and
requested they be put on a future agenda for adoption. She reported that she
attended a soccer game for the Challenger Program, which is program for handicap
children. She commented on the fine
program and that it was a pleasure seeing student and parent volunteers working
with the children. Ms. Gabor commented that the event was well attended.
Curtis Corson,
Deputy Mayor, made a motion to hire
Brad Hickman as a part-time laborer for the Department of Public Works.
The motion was seconded by Curtis Corson; during roll call vote all five
Committee members voted in the affirmative. He congratulated Township Employees
who participated in the countywide snowplow rodeo, where they took first place
in the 15,000 pounds and over vehicles, and second place in the 15 to 26,000
pound vehicles.
Richard Palombo,
Mayor:
reported on a
letter received from Woodbine Mayor
William Pikolycky, requesting that the Township nominate a representative to the
newly founded Scenic Byway Committee.
He directed that a notice be placed on UTTV and the website.
He also requested
that a new supply of litter bags for pet owners be placed at Amanda’s Field.
Wanda Gaglione,
Municipal Clerk, Reported that she
had one personnel matter for close session.
Daniel Young,
Municipal Attorney, Reported he had
several items for closed session.
Paul Dietrich,
Municipal Engineer, requested that
the Township hire Brad Hickman as a
temporary part-time laborer to the DPW.
He also reported that installation of snow fence along Strathmere Beach
is progressing nicely with the fence along Whale Beach nearly complete.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 209-2010
RE: HONORING NICHOLAS ANNARELLI ON
ATTAINING THE
DESIGNATION OF "EAGLE SCOUT"
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WHEREAS,
Nicholas Annarelli, 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
the Township Committee extends its sincere congratulations to Nicholas on the
occasion of his receiving the designation of Eagle Scout and commends him for
this outstanding accomplishment and the completion of his Eagle Scout project
consisting of the replacement of a steep and badly deteriorated handicap ramp at
the Marmora VFW Hall with a newly constructed ramp made of non-slip composite
materials. Nicholas also installed vinyl material on the VFW entryway platform,
replaced several electrical fixtures which were in poor condition, and replaced
the foundation to the rear cement steps; and
FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Township Committee extends its congratulations and best wishes to
Nicholas’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 12th day of October, 2010.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO.214-2010
RE: HONORING WILL HOWELL ON
ATTAINING THE
DESIGNATION OF "EAGLE SCOUT"
___________________________________________________________
WHEREAS,
Will Howell, 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
the Township Committee extends its sincere Congratulations to Will on the
occasion of his receiving the designation of Eagle Scout and commends him for
this outstanding accomplishment and the completion of his Eagle Scout project
consisting of erecting a flag pole at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints,
Cape May Court House; and
FURTHER RESOLVED
that the Township Committee extends its congratulations and best wishes to
Will’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 of Troop 110 Lighthouse District, Jersey Shore Council 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 25th day of October, 2010.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 219-2010
RE:
IN COMMEMORATION OF
THE 2010 OCEAN CITY-UPPER TOWNSHIP NOON
ROTARY CLUB’S
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
AND EXPRESSING OUR APPRECIATION FOR
THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND SERVICE TO THIS COMMUNITY
___________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, our community has been invited by the Ocean City-Upper
Township Noon Rotary Club (also known as the Noon Rotary Club) to gather here
this evening in friendship for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony; and
WHEREAS, on this festive occasion we acknowledge how fortunate we
are to have the Noon Rotary Club here in Upper Township and recognize that they
continue the tradition and intent of the first Rotary Clubs formed over 100
years ago and that is to aid the disadvantaged and assist communities in need;
and the Noon Rotary Club demonstrates this ideal everyday through their
contributions to this community and their charitable work worldwide; and
WHEREAS,
as part of their community program the Noon Rotary Club has installed and
recently dedicated a wooden foot bridge on the lake in the beautiful Cameron
Wildlife Sanctuary (Cape May County Park North) located in the Palermo section
of Upper Township for all to enjoy and for which we are all very grateful;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that
this Township Committee on behalf of all our citizens extends its thanks for the
community wide holiday program this evening, the improvement at the Cameron
Park, and we especially extend our sincerest appreciation to the members of the
Ocean City-Upper Township Noon Rotary Club who give so freely and generously of
their time for the benefit of our community and the world;
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS and the seal of the Township of Upper this 8th day of
November, 2010.
Resolution No. 219-2010
Offered by: Newman
Second by: Conrad
Adopted: August 9, 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. 220-2010
RE:
REFUND EMS AMBULANCE BILLING OVERPAYMENT
TO NJ MEDICAID
_____________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, an overpayment has occurred in the account of Robert
Johnson, an EMS ambulance billing patient, where the monies sent to the Township
of Upper by NJ Medicaid were in excess as evidenced by the attached copy of a
letter attached hereto as Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of
the Township of Upper, Cape May County, that a refund is hereby authorized and
the Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to refund monies as
indicated below:
$144.56
Division of Revenue
Attn: Pat Davis
Lockbox 656
160 S. Broad St., 1st Fl.
Trenton, NJ 08625
Resolution No. 220-2010
Offered by: Newman
Seconded by: Conrad
Adopted: November 8, 2010
Roll Call Vote:
NAME
YES NO
ABSTAINED ABSENT
Conrad
X
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Corson
X
____
Gabor
X
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Newman
X
____
Palombo
X
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TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
RE:
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
TO ACCEPT A SUBGRANT
AWARD OF THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2010 OF DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO AMEND THE BUDGET
AND CERTIFY THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS
_________________________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper, Office of Emergency Management has
been awarded State Homeland Security Grant Program Subgrant CFDA #97.042, Award
#2010-P130-0511 from the New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management.
The Subgrant, consisting of a total amount of $10,000.00, including
$5,000.00 Federal Award and $5,000.00 Local Matching Funds, is for the purpose
of enhancing Upper Township’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to
and recover from acts of terrorism, natural disasters and other catastrophic
events and emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the subgrant award incorporates all conditions and
representations contained or made in application and notice of award
#2010-EP-EO-0047; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper Office of Emergency Management,
designated by the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management, has
submitted an Application for Subgrant Award that has been required by the said
New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management; and
WHEREAS, the Application for Subgrant Award calls for a match in
the amount of $5,000.00, which the Township of Upper, Office of Emergency
Management adequately satisfies through the 2010 Township of Upper approved
budget for Division salaries and wages and fringe benefits.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Township Committee of Township
of Upper here with accepts the award of the FFY10 Homeland Security Emergency
Management Performance Grant Program Subgrant in the amount of $5,000.00 Federal
Funds from the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services is requested to approve the insertion of an item of revenue
in the budget of the year 2010 in the sum of $5,000.00, which is now available
from the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management in the like
amount of $5,000.00 from the aforementioned grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the like sum of $5,000.00 is hereby
appropriated under the caption FFY10 Homeland Security Emergency Management
Performance Grant; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor, and the Township Emergency
Management Coordinator are authorized to sign the appropriate subgrant award
documents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be
forwarded to the New Jersey State Police, Office of Emergency Management, Cape
May County Office of Emergency Management; the New Jersey Director of the
Division of Local Government Services.
Resolution No.
221 –2010
Offered by: Conrad
Seconded by: Newman
Adopted: November 8,
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
RESOLUTION NO.
222-2010
RE:
BUDGET TRANSFERS
_________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, budgetary
transfers between line items can be made after November 1st; and
WHEREAS,
it is necessary to make transfers between certain line items of the
Municipal Budget of the Township
of Upper.
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 following transfers between line items in the
Municipal Budget of the
Township of Upper shall be made
immediately:
TO
FROM
FINANCIAL ADMIN O/E
CLERK S/W
$1,000.00
$5,000.00
ASSESSMENT OF TAXES O/E
FINANCIAL ADMIN S/W
$2,000.00
$2,500.00
WORKER’S COMP PREMIUM
COLLECTION OF TAXES S/W
$10,000.00
$2,500.00
FIRST AID CONTRIBUTION
ASSESSMENT OF TAXES S/W
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
DOG REGULATION O/E
GROUP INS./INS. PREM. EMP.
$2,000.00
$5,000.00
COMMUNITY CENTER O/E
ROAD REPAIRS & MAINT. S/W
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
MUNICIPAL COURT O/E
GARBAGE & TRASH S/W
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
Resolution No.
222-2010
Offered By: Newman
Seconded By: Conrad
Adopted: November 8, 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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CORRESPONDENCE
8.
Richard Stockton College 9/29/10 Coastal Research Center Beach Survey.
Report duly noted.
NEW BUSINESS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
9.
Proposals for appraisal of former Municipal Building 1721 Mt. Pleasant
Rd-Tuckahoe Rd., Block 350 Lot 12. Tabled for further discussion of the
terms of the contract in closed session.
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 made by Jay Newman, second by Frank Conrad with all five Committee
members voting in the affirmative.
Bills approved for payment:
$1,401,284.60
Payroll:
$167,238.40
Reports are available from the Clerk’s Office.
PUBLIC COMMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 223-2010
MOTION GOING INTO CLOSED SESSION
November 8,
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:
1.
Litigation –
Grubb v. Upper Township
2.
Contract negotiation – Collective Bargaining Agreement
3.
Contract negotiation – Professional Appraiser
4.
Contract negotiation – Shared Services Contract with
Cape May County for vehicle maintenance
5.
Personnel matters
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 employment and personnel matters such discussions will be
made public if and when formal action is taken or when the individuals involved
consent that it can be made public.
C.
With respect to contract negotiations such matters will be made public
when negotiations have ceased and there is no longer a reason for
confidentiality.
D.
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: Curtis Corson
During roll call vote of all
five Committee members voted to adopt resolution.
Motion was made by Jay Newman, second by Curtis Corson to
close the executive session and reopen the regular portion of the meeting.
During roll call vote all five Committee members voted in the
affirmative.
ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business for this evening and the
meeting was adjourned at 9:08 PM.
Next meeting scheduled for November 22, 2010 at 7:30 P.M.
Meetings for the rest of 2010 are as follows:
December 13, 2010
December 20, 2010
The meeting previously scheduled for December 27th
has been cancelled.
Wanda Gaglione, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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