TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE –4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
David Bucciarelli Present
Curtis Corson Present
Andrew McCrosson Present
John “Jay” Newman Present
Richard Palombo Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - February 10, 2003 Budget Workshop, Regular Meeting and Closed Session Minutes
Minutes were approved as written, motion by Andrew McCrosson, second by David Bucciarelli with four Committeemen voting in favor. Mr. Newman abstained from voting as he was not present at the February 10th meeting.
REPORT OF GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS
David Bucciarelli, discussed the Great Egg Harbor Scenic River Board. There is a seat open on the committee for a representative from Upper Township and he asked for suggestions. Mr. Corson suggested William McDermott as he is active in the MAC and other civic organizations. We will contact him to see if he would be interested in representing the Township on that board.
Andrew McCrosson, congratulated the DPW on the great job they did on keeping the streets of Upper Township clear of snow.
Curtis Corson, discussed a dip in the street that fills with water a resident recently contacted him about. It is located in front of 700 Bayview Drive in Strathmere. The Engineer will look into it.
He commended the DPW on their fine work this past weekend. They worked around the clock and experienced transmission problems on two trucks; and still got the job done. Just to give everyone an idea of how long the trucks were out, the trucks were filled with fuel on Friday afternoon before the storm began, and they ran out of fuel before it was over.
Jay Newman, reported that additional personnel were on hand for emergency services. The Fire Houses and Rescue Squad were all manned for several days. To insure rescue vehicles got through the snow, a fire engine went out on every ambulance call.
He also congratulated the Upper Township Cheerleaders, Junior Varsity Squad, on winning first place in their recent championship competition in Maryland this past weekend. The Varsity Squad came in second. Moved by Jay Newman, second by David Bucciarelli to present a resolution congratulating the Junior Varsity Squad. All five Committeemen voted in favor. **The cheerleaders’ representative Dana Migliaccio, asked us to wait until after the next competition this weekend. The Varsity Squad is expected to do very well in this next competition and she asks that a resolution also be prepared for them.
Richard Palombo, Mayor, thanked Jay Newman for Fire Company and Rescue Squad coverage during the weekend storm.
He announced that Paul Dietrich has agreed to full time employment with the Township as the Township Engineer. Motion to accept by Richard Palombo, second by Curtis Corson with all five Committeemen voting in favor.
He read a letter of resignation from Dean Marcolongo from his position as the Upper Township Prosecutor. Mr. Marcolongo is accepting a new position as the Solicitor for the Planning and Zoning Boards. Moved to accept resignation, by Richard Palombo, second by Andrew McCrosson with all five Committeemen voting in favor. James Birchmeier will be the new Prosecutor.
He reported on a meeting he attended this morning with Conectiv. They need to install additional power lines along Roosevelt Boulevard to provide increased power to both Ocean City and Upper Township. Alternative plans were not feasible because of costs and environmental restrictions. The Mayor announced that the lines would be installed along Roosevelt Boulevard in exchange for the installation of a bike path along the old railroad bed extending into the marshland. This bike path will be an extension to the one the County is installing offering more passive recreational areas for our residents.
He also reported on another meeting he attended today about a community access television station. The call letters will be UTTV and a start up date is anticipated for early May. Revised Rules and Regulations on the operation of the station were presented. He explained that they are similar to guidelines other municipalities utilize. The document specifies that an Advisory Board be formed consisting of two Township Committee members, two representatives from the UT School system, and one member to be appointed from the Township. The Mayor recommended John Castaldi. Mr. Castaldi has worked with the Township, the School and Comcast during the entire development of this project. Moved to accept the Revised Rules and Regulations, by Richard Palombo, second by Andrew McCrosson with all five Committeemen voting in favor. There was discussion that Strathmere would not be able to receive this transmission from the station. The Mayor is exploring the possibility that transmission is possible to Strathmere through Sea Isle City.
Regarding the Countywide Animal Shelter, the Mayor and Jay Newman will attend that meeting scheduled for tomorrow in the County.
The Mayor announced Mr. Waldron would be retiring as Municipal Solicitor, effective March 1st, and that tonight would be his last Township Committee meeting with us. He thanked Mr. Waldron for his many years of service and that his expertise, knowledge of the Township, and his friendship would be greatly missed. Mr. Waldron thanked the Mayor and Committee and stated his work here was a professional pleasure. It was agreed that Mr. Waldron would finish up several projects that are pending.
The Mayor then announced that Daniel Young would take over as Municipal Solicitor effective March 1st.
Wanda Gaglione, Municipal Clerk, reported that the February 22nd, Rabies Inoculation Free Clinic was well attended. The next one will be on March 15, from 1-3:00 P.M. at the Municipal Garage. February 28th is the last day to buy a dog license and avoid the late charge.
There were six or seven mailboxes damaged during the recent snowstorm. They will be repaired starting next week.
Paul Dietrich, Municipal Engineer, reported on the Strathmere beaches after the high tides experienced this weekend. There have been sand losses in the center portion of the island, moderate loss in the southern end and heavy losses at the north end especially north of Tecumseh. The Mayor asked him to compile a report of estimated damages and expenses incurred as a result of the storm.
Patricia Dopko, Finance Officer, distributed quotes to replace the oil burner in the DPW garage. Paul Dietrich will review and report to the Committee. An air conditioning system would also be included with the heater.
She discussed the JIF meeting she recently attended at which the DPW received first place in their safety incentive program. The Township Hall was second place.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 042-2003
RE: HONORING WEBELOS SCOUTS OF CUB SCOUT PACK 79,
NICHOLAS ANNARELLI, MATTHEW BRELSFORD, COLIN FAHY,
ADAM MIGLIACCIO, ZACHARY MURPHY, KYLE NORBURY,
JAMES REED AND TRAVIS SATINSKY
ON ATTAINING THE ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD
WHEREAS, the Webelos Scouts of Cub Scout Pack 79, 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 24th day of February, 2003.
Resolution No. 042-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: McCrosson
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli ____x____ _________ _________ ________
Corson ____x____ _________ _________ ________
McCrosson ____x____ _________ _________ ________
Newman ____x____ _________ _________ ________
Palombo ____x____ _________ _________ ________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 043-2003
RE: HONORING WEBELOS SCOUTS OF CUB SCOUT PACK 71,
CURTIS CORSON, NICHOLAS DeCREDICO, MICHAEL HAGAN,
BENJAMIN HOWARD AND AUSTIN SIMPSON
ON ATTAINING THE ARROW OF LIGHT AWARD
WHEREAS, the Webelos Scouts of Cub Scout Pack 71, 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 24th day of February, 2003.
Resolution No. 043-2003
Offered by: McCrosson, Seconded by: Bucciarelli
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli __x______ _________ _________ ________
Corson __x______ _________ _________ ________
McCrosson __x______ _________ _________ ________
Newman __x______ _________ _________ ________
Palombo __x______ _________ _________ ________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 044-2-2003
RE: APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL J. YOUNG, ESQUIRE
AS TOWNSHIP SOLICITOR, EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2003.
_______________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-139 requires every municipality to appoint a Municipal Attorney and provides for a term of office of one (1) year, unless otherwise provided by law; and
WHEREAS, this municipality operates under the Township form of government and the term of office of the Municipal Attorney is one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, James A. Waldron, Esquire was appointed Municipal Attorney for the Township of Upper at the reorganization meeting on January 3, 2003 for a term of one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in said office by reason of the resignation of the said James A. Waldron, effective March 1, 2003;
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. Daniel J. Young, Esquire, an Attorney at Law of the State of New Jersey, with offices located at 701 West Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey, is hereby appointed as Municipal Attorney and Township Solicitor for the Township of Upper, effective March 1, 2003 to serve until the next reorganization meeting of the Upper Township Committee in January, 2004 and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified.
3. Compensation shall be at an annual salary of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars and on the basis of Professional Contracts to be negotiated and payment made by the Township of Upper for such professional services based upon vouchers to be submitted and approved by the Township Committee, unless the Annual Salary Ordinance shall make provisions for the payment of compensation for the Municipal Attorney, in which event the amount specified in the Annual Salary Ordinance shall be controlling.
4. The Mayor and the Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the Township of Upper, a Professional Contract with Mr. Young in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law, subject to and in accordance with the limitations imposed in Paragraph 3 hereof.
5. A copy of this Resolution shall be published in the official newspaper of the Township of Upper within ten (10) days from the date of adoption.
Resolution No. 044-2-2003
Offered by: McCrosson, Seconded by: Newman
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli __x________ __________ __________ __________
Corson __x________ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson __x________ __________ __________ __________
Newman __x________ __________ __________ __________
Palombo __x________ __________ __________ __________
4. Authorizing the Township of Upper to declare the gypsy moth a public nuisance and to implement a gypsy moth control program with the State of New Jersey Department of Agriculture, and the application of any Federal or State funds that may be available.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 045-2003
DECLARING THE GYPSY MOTH A PUBLIC NUISANCE
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. 045-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: Palombo
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli ____x____ _______ _________ ______
Corson ____x____ _______ _________ ______
McCrosson ____x____ _______ _________ ______
Newman ____x____ _______ _________ ______
Palombo ____x____ _______ _________ ______
I, Wanda Gaglione, Clerk of the Township of Upper, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, do hereby certify that this Resolution was adopted by the municipal governmental body at an open public meeting which was duly advertised to the citizens of the municipality in accordance with the law, pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-9.
I also certify that this municipality has, or will, comply with the notice provisions required by N.J.S.A. 4:7-39.
I further certify the above to be a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Upper Township Committee at a regular meeting of that body held February 24, 2003.
5. Accepting the Performance Bond for Camlough Road Associates, LLC, for Block 453, Lots 79, 80.01, 80.03, 80.04, 80.05, 80.07 and 80.08.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 046-2-2003
RE: ACCEPTING THE PERFORMANCE BOND FOR
CAMLOUGH ROAD ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR
BLOCK 453, LOTS 79, 80.01, 80.03, 80.04,
80.05, 80.07 AND 80.08
OWNER AND/OR DEVELOPER: CAMLOUGH ROAD ASSOCIATES, LLC
SUBDIVISION: N/A
PROPERTY: BLOCK 453, LOTS 79, 80.01, 80.03, 80.04,
80.05, 80.07 AND 80.08
__________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Camlough Road Associates, LLC is the Owner and/or Developer of a major subdivision within the Township of Upper, described as follows: Camlough Road Associates, LLC, Block 453, Lots 79, 80.01, 80.03, 80.04, 80.05, 80.07 and 80.08; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S. 40:55D-53, the Developer is required to furnish a Performance Guarantee in favor of the Township for improvements which the Upper Township Planning Board may deem necessary or appropriate; and
WHEREAS, as further required by N.J.S. 40:55D-53, the Municipal Engineer has approved an Engineer=s Estimate prepared by Developer=s Engineer, Vincent C. Orlando, of an itemized cost estimate of the improvements covered by the Performance Guarantee, which itemized cost estimate shall be appended to each Performance Guarantee posted by the Developer and a copy of which is annexed to this Resolution as Exhibit AA@; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has presented to the Township a Performance Guarantee as follows:
Subdivision Performance Bond
Bond No. 22719141
Principal: Camlough Road Associates, LLC
225 Highway 35
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
Surety: Western Surety Company
101 South Philips Avenue
P.O. Box 5077
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117-5077
Bond Amount: $143,091.00
Bond Date: December 13, 2002
Bond Amount, Cash: N/A
Inspection Fee, Cash: N/A
Street Lights, Cash: N/A
WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer has prepared an itemized cost estimate of the improvements to be covered by the Performance Guarantee, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit AA@; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Attorney has reviewed the Performance Guarantee and has determined that the same complies with the New Jersey Statutes and Township Ordinances applicable thereto and has recommended acceptance of same by the Township Committee;
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 cost estimate of the Municipal Engineer, which is attached hereto as Exhibit AA@, is hereby accepted and approved.
3. The Surety Bond described in this Resolution is hereby accepted and approved.
4. 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.
Resolution No. 046-2-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: McCrosson
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Corson _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Newman _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Palombo _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Distribution:
-Engineer
-Construction Official
-Planning Board
-Developer
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 047-2-2003
RE: ACCEPTING THE PERFORMANCE BOND OF
PALMER DEVELOPERS, LLC FOR THE
SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS AWYNDOM WAY@,
ON BLOCK 568, LOT 2
OWNER AND/OR DEVELOPER: PALMER BUILDER/DEVELOPER, LLC
SUBDIVISION: WYNDOM WAY
PROPERTY: BLOCK 568, LOT 2
________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Palmer Builder/Developer, LLC is the Owner and/or Developer of a major subdivision within the Township of Upper, described as follows: Wyndom Way, Block 568, Lot 2; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S. 40:55D-53, the Developer is required to furnish a Performance Guarantee in favor of the Township for improvements which the Upper Township Planning Board may deem necessary or appropriate; and
WHEREAS, as further required by N.J.S. 40:55D-53, the Municipal Engineer has prepared an itemized cost estimate of the improvements covered by the Performance Guarantee, which itemized cost estimate shall be appended to each Performance Guarantee posted by the Developer and a copy of which is annexed to this Resolution as Exhibit AA@; and
WHEREAS, the Developer has presented to the Township a Performance Guarantee as follows:
Subdivision Performance Bond
Bond No. B194032
Principal: Palmer Developers, LLC
25 Elmwood Road, South
Marlton, New Jersey 08053
Surety: Selective Insurance Company of America
40 Wantage Avenue
Branchville, New Jersey 07890
Bond Amount: $114,007.50
Bond Date: January 21, 2003
Bond Amount, Cash: $ 12,667.50
Inspection Fee, Cash: $ 2,111.00
Street Lights, Cash: $ 3,000.00
WHEREAS, the Municipal Engineer has prepared an itemized cost estimate of the improvements to be covered by the Performance Guarantee, a copy of which is annexed hereto as Exhibit AA@; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Attorney has reviewed the Performance Guarantee and has determined that the same complies with the New Jersey Statutes and Township Ordinances applicable thereto and has recommended acceptance of same by the Township Committee;
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 cost estimate of the Municipal Engineer, which is attached hereto as Exhibit AA@, is hereby accepted and approved.
3. The Surety Bond described in this Resolution is hereby accepted and approved.
4. 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.
Resolution No. 047-2-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: McCrosson
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli ____x______ __________ __________ __________
Corson ____x______ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson ____x______ __________ __________ __________
Newman ____x______ __________ __________ __________
Palombo ____x______ __________ __________ __________
Distribution:
-Engineer
-Construction Official
-Planning Board
-Developer
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 048-2-2003
RE: SUPPORTING THE PROHIBITION OF LEFT TURNS
AT THE ARIGHT TURN IN-RIGHT TURN OUT@ DRIVEWAY SITE
AT AMANDA=S FIELD, LOCATED ON STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 50,
PETERSBURG, CAPE MAY COUNTY, NEW JERSEY.
______________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the Township of Upper is developing plans for a major recreational complex to be known as AAmanda=s Field@, which will be located on State Highway Route 50, Petersburg, Upper Township, Cape May County, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with that project, the Township has requested the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation, to modify certain highway traffic patterns at or about said location, including the prohibition of left turns at the right turn in-right turn out driveway site; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee is of the firm opinion that such a prohibition will promote traffic flow; curtail congestion; and promote public safety by ensuring safe ingress and egress from the Amanda=s Field Recreation Complex; and
WHEREAS, the Township=s application is presently pending before the New Jersey Department of Transportation;
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 Committee hereby urges the New Jersey Department of Transportation to promptly review and approve the Township=s application for the prohibition of left turns at the right turn in-right turn out driveway site at the proposed Amanda=s Field Recreation Complex located on State Highway No. 50, Petersburg, Upper Township, Cape May County, New Jersey.
3. The Township Committee further urges the State Department of Transportation to expedite its review and approval of this application so as to permit the ongoing process of developing the recreational complex.
4. Copies of this Resolution shall be provided to Kenneth Spiegel, Principal Engineer for Major Access Permits Bureau, Department of Transportation, State of New Jersey.
5. Copies of this Resolution shall also be sent to:
Senator James S. Cafiero
Assemblyman Jefferson VanDrew
Assemblyman Nicholas Asselta
Resolution No. 048-2-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: Newman
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Corson ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Newman ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Palombo ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 049-2-2003
RE: SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL A-863 APPROPRIATING
$3.6 MILLION TO REHABILITATE CAPE MAY SEASHORE LINES.
_________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill A-863 would appropriate $3.6 million in order to rehabilitate the Cape May Seashore Lines Rail Track between milepost 53.3 in the Township of Upper, Cape May County and milepost 66.9 in the Township of Middle, also in Cape May County; and
WHEREAS, as part of the proposed further restoration of passenger rail service in the southern part of the State, rehabilitating the segment of rail track northward from Cape May Court House to Tuckahoe is a logical and necessary step which will eventually permit rehabilitation to Winslow Township in Camden County, which would afford an opportunity to connect to the Atlantic City-Philadelphia rail lines; and
WHEREAS, the rehabilitation of this rail line would not only benefit mass transportation, but would also benefit the general economy, promote tourism and also serve as a means of mass transportation in the event of a needed evacuation by reason of storm events; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has consistently urged the Legislature to appropriate necessary funding to rehabilitate this rail line;
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 Committee does hereby endorse and support Assembly Bill A-863 and urges its passage by the General Assembly of New Jersey and further urges similar action by the New Jersey Senate and the Township Committee further urges such legislation to be signed into law by the Governor.
3. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the sponsors, Assemblyman Nicholas Asselta, District 1; and Assemblyman Alex Decroce, District 26.
4. A copy of this Resolution shall also be sent to the following:
Senator James S. Cafiero
Assemblyman Nicholas Asselta
Assemblyman Jefferson VanDrew
Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders
All Municipalities in Cape May County
Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
Resolution No. 049-3-2003
Offered by: McCrosson, Seconded by: Corson
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli __x________ __________ __________ __________
Corson __x________ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson __x________ __________ __________ __________
Newman __x________ __________ __________ __________
Palombo __x________ __________ __________ __________
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 050-2-2003
RE: AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP
OF UPPER AND THE CITY OF OCEAN CITY FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
ANSWERING AND DISPATCH SERVICES AND ASSOCIATED
COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH SERVICE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2003.
_______________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the City of Ocean City and the Township of Upper have heretofore entered into an Interlocal Services Agreement pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:8A-1, et seq., whereby the City of Ocean City has provided public safety answering and dispatch services and associated computer-aided dispatch service for Upper Township fire and rescue units and the New Jersey State Police; and
WHEREAS, the City and the Township have agreed to extend that Contract for an additional year, to expire December 31, 2003; and
WHEREAS, it is in the mutual interest of both the City and the Township to extend said Contract for the term indicated;
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 Interlocal Services Contract between the City of Ocean City and the Township of Upper for public safety answering and dispatch services and associated computer-aided dispatch service is hereby extended for an additional period of twelve (12) months commencing January 1, 2003 and expiring December 31, 2003, or until dissolved by mutual consent of the City and the Township pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Interlocal Services Agreement.
3. In consideration for services to be provided by Ocean City, Upper Township shall pay to Ocean City the amount of $138,100.00. Said amount shall be paid quarterly and shall be payable on the fifteenth (15th) day of February, May, August and November for the calendar year 2003.
4. The Mayor and Township Clerk are authorized to enter into an extension of the Interlocal Services Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Resolution. All other municipal officials and officers are hereby authorized and empowered to take any action reasonably required or necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution.
5. A copy of Resolution No. 03-40-291 adopted by the City of Ocean City agreeing to such Interlocal Services Agreement, the term thereof, and the consideration to be paid by the Township of Upper is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit AA@.
Resolution No. 050-2-2003
Offered by: Newman, Seconded by: Bucciarelli
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Corson ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Newman ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Palombo ___x_______ __________ __________ __________
Distribution:
-City of Ocean City
Attention: Municipal Clerk
After Resolution No. 218-2002 was adopted, additional information came to light that we did not have in our records. Motion to vacate Resolution No. 218-2002, by David Bucciarelli, second by Andrew McCrosson with all five Committeemen voting in favor.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 051-2-2003
RE: VACATING RESOLUTION NO. 218-2002 ADOPTED
ON AUGUST 26, 2002, AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF
UPPER TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER A QUIT CLAIM DEED
TO FRED ARMAND.
_________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 218-2002 was adopted on August 26, 2002 and authorized the Township of Upper to execute and deliver a certain Quit Claim Deed to Fred Armand concerning Block 453, Lot 98.01, previously known as Block 221, Lot 8; and
WHEREAS, by Deed dated December 1, 1966, and recorded on December 6, 1966 in the Cape May County Clerk=s Office in Deed Book 1160 at Page 313, Albert G. Higgs and Elsie Higgs, husband and wife, granted and conveyed unto the Township of Upper a certain parcel of ground, more particularly described in said Deed of Conveyance (the AProperty@), for the express purpose of permitting the Township to use same for public road purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Township, at some time, apparently abandoned any intention to utilize the Property for the stated purpose; and
WHEREAS, on or about May 12, 1975, the Township adopted Ordinance No. 9-1975, which acknowledged that the Apurpose for which the conveyance from Albert Higgs was made has not been carried out and there are presently no plans to do so@ and that as a result, title be revested in the successor to the original Grantors by execution of a Quit Claim Deed; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of Resolution No. 218-2002, it was determined that the Property which was conveyed to the Township by Albert Higgs in 1966 for Aroad purposes@ was reconveyed by the Township to Lewis Higgs in 1973 and the Deed was recorded in the Cape May County Clerk=s Office in Deed Book 1315 at Page 657 and it, therefore, appears that the Township has already addressed the issue of a Quit Claim Deed that the Upper Township minutes authorized in 1975; and it further appears that Ordinance No. 9-1975 was to validate and confirm the Deed from the Township to Lewis Higgs in 1973; and
WHEREAS, there is no reason for the execution and delivery of a second Quit Claim Deed since the conveyance in 1973 from the Township to Lewis Higgs conveyed all of the Township=s right, title and interest in the subject Property;
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. Resolution No. 218-2002, which was adopted on August 26, 2002, is hereby rescinded and vacated for the reasons set forth in this Resolution.
Resolution No. 051-2-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: McCrosson
Adopted: February 24, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Corson _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Newman _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Palombo _____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Distribution:
-Engineer
-Tax Assessor
INTRODUCTION OF THE 2003 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
The 2003 Municipal Budget was introduced for first reading. It will be published for Public Hearing at the March 24th Township Committee Meeting. Moved by David Bucciarelli, second by Andrew McCrosson.
CORRESPONDENCE
NEW BUSINESS
11. Vineland Fireworks Company, Inc., re: Annual 4th of July fireworks display.
The Committee was very happy with last years display. It was discussed that having the fireworks display on the Strathmere beach would be looked into. The Strathmere beach site was denied by the State last year because of environmental constraints and the beach area not being large enough. Motion to hold the display this year with the same company was made by David Bucciarelli, second by Andrew McCrosson with all five Committeemen voting in favor.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
12. Consideration on adopting a revised policy with respect to future land sales.
Moved by Andrew McCrosson, second by David Bucciarelli to accept the new land sale policy. During roll call vote all five Committeemen voted in favor. Confirming resolution will be adopted at next meeting.
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.”
Payroll $137,835.30
Bills submitted for payment $122,211.84
PUBLIC COMMENT
Elizabeth Bergus, commented on the great job the DPW and Rec. Dept. did plowing Township streets during the recent snow storm.
Elizabeth Schuck, emailed a letter to the Township and asked if the Committee had considered her request regarding the Animal Shelter. Ordinance No. 01-2003 regarding the Animal Shelter was introduced at the last meeting and the public hearing is scheduled for March 10th.
A letter from Linda Gentille was read into the record.
Moved by Jay Newman, second by Richard Palombo to close the regular potion of the meeting and go into an Executive Session. During roll call vote all five Committeemen voted in favor.
CLOSED SESSION
17. Resolution to conduct a closed meeting pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12, from which the public shall be excluded.
Moved by Richard Palombo, second by Andrew McCrosson to go back into the open session of the meeting.
State of Emergency in Upper Township was declared on February 16, 2003 and was finally rescinded on February 19, 2003. Moved by Richard Palombo, second by Jay Newman with all five Committeemen voting in favor.
Moved by Curtis Corson, second by Jay Newman to hire Robert R. Young as a full time laborer in the DPW. During roll call vote all five Committeemen voted in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business this evening the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M. Next meeting to be on March 10, 2003 at 7:30 P.M.
Minutes prepared by
Wanda Gaglione, RMC
Municipal Clerk
| Bill List | ||||
| 033242 | 2/24/03 | A0006 | ADVANCE TREADS INC | 140.34 |
| 033243 | 2/24/03 | A0023 | ADAMS, JOHN | 36.00 |
| 033244 | 2/24/03 | A0025 | ADVANTAGE RENTAL ACE HARDWARE | 1,644.85 |
| 033245 | 2/24/03 | A0050 | ALL STAR SPORT CENTER | 1,138.50 |
| 033246 | 2/24/03 | A0087 | AT & T | 506.97 |
| 033247 | 2/24/03 | B0020 | BLAKER,RAYMOND |