TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE –7:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
David Bucciarelli Present
Curtis
Corson Present
Andrew
McCrosson Present
John
“Jay” Newman Present
Richard
Palombo Present
REPORT OF
GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS
David Bucciarelli, commented on a correspondence from NJ Dept.
of Agriculture in that it reported a high infestation of Gypsy Moth egg masses
in Upper Township. We are going to participate in the spray program this
year. Paul Dietrich will attend the
upcoming meeting this week.
He commented on a
Green Acres survey of Caldwell Park that indicated we passed their inspection
with “flying colors” thanks to Township workers.
He made a
motion to hire Andrew Heisler as a
part-time Recreation Dept. worker, second by Andrew McCrosson with all five
Committeemen voting in favor. A
memorializing resolution will be scheduled for next meeting’s agenda.
Andrew McCrosson,
Jr., again congratulated Mr.
Palombo on his reappointment as Mayor.
Mr. McCrosson thanked the public for giving him a 5th term in
office.
He directed
everyone’s attention to the Finance report, in that December Disbursements were
higher than the Receipts. He again
commented on the importance of retaining a reserve.
He reported on
interviews both he and the Mayor attended this week and recommended that Jay
Dilworth be hired to fill the position of Plumbing Sub-Code Inspector left
vacant by the resignation of Pat Tierno.
The title pays $6,000 per year and is a part-time position. In addition to Plumbing SubCode
certification, Mr. Dilworth also holds certifications for Construction Subcode,
Elevator and Electric Subcode. Moved by Andrew McCrosson, second y Richard
Palombo with all five Committeemen voting in favor. Resolution will be
scheduled for next meeting.
Curtis Corson, reported that 47.2% of our total refuse to
the landfill has been recycled. He
commended the Road Department on this and on the leaf collection program, which
is still ongoing. 907 tons of leaves
have been collected so far this season.
He announced that
Leslie “Roy” Sorenson, a long time Township employee, is going to retire on
February 1st and directed that a resolution honoring him be drafted
for the next meeting, moved by Curtis Corson, second by Andrew McCrosson will
all five Committeemen voting in favor.
Jay Newman, reported that the construction of the new
Rescue Squad building is moving along.
Richard Palombo,
Mayor directed that the first
Budget meeting workshop for this year will be held on January 27, 2003 at 6:00
P.M. or after the regular meeting.
He reported that
plans for the local T.V. station are moving along. He attended a recent meeting with John
Castaldi, from the CMC Technical School, and Fred Donatucci and Glen Stewart
both from the Middle School. The channel
will provide local information such as weather, information about our schools
and Township news and eventually will broadcast live events. It is possible it
could be operational within 3 months.
James Waldron,
Municipal Attorney, reported that
he has filed a variance waiver with the NJ Dept. of Labor regarding the trash
packer steps, on the premise that the truck bodies have been in existence prior
to the law enactment.
Paul Dietrich,
Municipal Engineer, reported that a
notice from NJ Env. Protection Agency
has been received regarding the Butter Rd. landfill closure plan.
Regarding the Rescue
Squad’s new building, the work is slow because of the weather. The foundation is complete and the slab will
be poured this week or next.
He discussed the
Tuckahoe streetscape plan distributed at the last meeting. There was question on whether the sidewalks
were stamped concrete or pavers. A
public meeting will be held to present the plan. The Committee asked for a lighting design to
also be ready for review at the same time.
He commented on the
recent meeting he attended with the Mayor regarding Conectiv’s plan to install
additional power lines along Roosevelt Blvd.
The plan calls for stringing lines across the street in two places which
is not desirable aesthetically. Moved by
Curtis Corson, second by David Bucciarelli to adopt a resolution at the next
meeting outlining our objections and requesting they come up with a better
plan. During roll call vote all five
Committeemen voted in favor.
He updated the
Committee on the Tomlin property. The
progress is slow. Although Mr. Tomlin is working there steadily there is just
too much for one person. Robert Vicario,
the next door neighbor, was present and commented that with Spring coming the
debris would be a breeding ground for rodents and insects. If the Township does
the cleanup, it will have to put a lien on the property. This item will be
placed on the next agenda, however in the meantime the Clerk will attempt to
get some help in the cleanup of this property.
TOWNSHIP
OF UPPER
CAPE
MAY COUNTY
RESOLUTION
NO. 20-2003
R
E S O L U T I O N
RE: AUTHORIZING SALE OF LANDS AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
TO WIT:
BLOCK
735, LOT 23.02
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WHEREAS, the Local Lands and Building Law (N.J.S. 40A:12-1, et seq.) authorizes the sale of any real property, capital improvements or interest therein which is not needed for public use; and
WHEREAS, it appears to be in the best interests of the Township of Upper to dispose of certain real property, hereinafter described, which is not needed for any public use; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has duly considered the matter.
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. It is hereby determined that the following described parcel or parcels of real property are not needed for any public use:
Block 735, Lot 23.02
All lots in each parcel shall be offered for sale as a single parcel or unit and the lots shall not be offered for sale individually.
3. The aforesaid parcels of real property shall be offered for sale at a public auction to be conducted by the Township Clerk to be held as follows:
DATE: March 20, 2003
TIME: 1:00 P.M., prevailing time
PLACE: Township Hall
Tuckahoe, New Jersey
4. A Notice of said sale shall be published in The Gazette-Leader, in the issues of February 27, 2003; March 6, 2003; and March 13, 2003. A Notice of said sale shall also be posted on the bulletin board in Township Hall.
5. Notice of this sale shall also be sent by the Township Clerk to each adjoining property owner, as well as any other owner within two hundred (200') feet of the property or properties being offered for sale. Such Notice shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and also by regular mail. The failure to provide such Notice to any one (1) or more owners of adjoining property or within the stated proximity shall not be cause to void or invalidate this sale.
6. The minimum bid for each parcel or parcels being sold is hereby established as follows:
Block 735, Lot 23.02..............$5,500.00
7. The sale shall be subject to the general terms and conditions of sale which are set forth in Schedule "A" attached hereto, incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
8. The Township Committee expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids in the exercise of its sole judgment and discretion.
9. The Township of Upper reserves the right to adjourn the sale to a later date. In the event of such adjournment, a public announcement will be made at the time originally scheduled for the sale. No further written or verbal notice will be given. The adjourned date, time and place of the sale will be announced on the date originally scheduled for the sale at the time originally scheduled.
Resolution No. 20-1-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: McCrosson
Adopted: January 13, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Corson ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Newman ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Palombo ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL TERMS AND
CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO THE
SALE OF
TOWNSHIP OWNED REAL PROPERTY
PROPERTY:
BLOCK
735, LOT 23.02
DATE
OF SALE: MARCH 20, 2003
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The general terms and conditions pertaining to the sale of the above described property shall be as follows:
1. AUCTION SALE; REJECTION OF BIDS:
1.1 The sale of the parcel or parcels shall be by public auction to the highest bidder provided, however, that the right is reserved to the Township Committee to reject any one or more or all of the bids submitted for said parcel or parcels.
2. CONFIRMATION BY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE:
2.1 The sale of said parcel or parcels shall be subject to confirmation by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper following the bid and the Township Committee may refuse to do so in the exercise of its sole judgment and discretion.
UNDERSIZED LOTS WITHOUT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; MULTIPLE LOTS
SOLD AS A PARCEL:
3.1 In the event that the property being sold is less than the minimum size required for development under the current Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Upper, and in the further event that more than one (1) contiguous owner desires to purchase the property, then disposition thereof shall be made in accordance with the Local Lands and Buildings Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq.
3.2 In the event that one (1) or more of the parcels being sold contains individual lots as described on the Current Official Tax Map of the Township, said lots comprising that parcel shall be sold as a unit and there will be no individual sale of individual lots.
4. PAYMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE AND OTHER COSTS:
4.1 All payments required to be made hereunder to the Township Clerk may be made by personal check, cash or certified check, or any combination of the foregoing.
4.2 All payments required to be made hereunder to the title company or abstracting company conducting the closing shall be made in collected funds, that is, by cash, certified check, cashier=s check or wire transfer.
5. PAYMENT TERMS; SETTLEMENT COSTS; CLOSING OF TITLE; DEFAULT BY BIDDER:
5.1 A sum equal to ten (10%) percent of the highest bid for said parcel or parcels shall be paid to the Township of Upper by the highest bidder or bidders at the time of the sale.
5.2 The remaining balance of ninety (90%) percent of the highest bid for the parcel or parcels shall be paid to the Township of Upper, and must be received by the Township Clerk, not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the sale, that is, not later than April 20, 2003, time being of the essence, with final closing to take place not later than sixty (60) days after the date of the sale, that is, not later than May 20, 2003. This Section is subject to the provisions of Section 5.4 hereof.
5.3 In addition to the deposit of ten (10%) percent, the highest bidder or bidders shall also be required to pay or tender AT THE TIME OF THE SALE the following:
(A) The sum of $380.00, payable to a title company designated by the Township Clerk, which prepared the report of title prior to the auction sale, representing the following:
(1)
The
sum of $100.00 for the preparation of the Deed.
(2)
The
sum of $30.00 for recording the Deed.
(3)
The
sum of $250.00 as a deposit for the title search and title insurance. At closing the bidder shall be entitled to
receive a refund in the event that the charges for title insurance or title
search are less than said amount or, in the alternative, the bidder will be required
to pay to the title company conducting closing any excess amount.
AT THE TIME OF CLOSING the successful bidder shall be required to pay the following sums:
Any additional sum required for title
search or title insurance.
The cost of any survey ordered by the
successful bidder. Successful bidder
shall place such order directly with the surveyor or with the title company
conducting closing, but the survey must be prepared in time to permit the
closing to take place as scheduled.
Title company settlement fees
covering services to both the Seller and the Buyer.
Any additional fees or costs
chargeable by the title company.
5.4 In the event that proceeds of a mortgage loan are required in order to complete the purchase, Section 5.2 shall be amended to provide:
(A) A binding letter of commitment or letter of credit issued by a bank, savings and loan, mortgage company or other lending institution shall be delivered to the Township Clerk within thirty (30) days of the sale, that is, by April 20, 2003, WHICH TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE; AND
(B) Final closing and payment of the balance due shall take place not later than sixty (60) days from the date of sale, that is, not later than May 20, 2003.
5.5 The closing of title shall take place as designated by the Township as follows:
Township Hall, Petersburg, New
Jersey; or
Office of the Township Solicitor; or
At the office of a title insurance
company or title abstract company located within Cape May County.
5.6 If the bidder fails to close or fails to comply with the provisions hereof, such bidder shall be in default and all amounts paid to the Township by or on behalf of the bidder shall be retained by the Township as LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND NOT AS A PENALTY.
6. DEED OF CONVEYANCE:
6.1 The Deed from the Township of Upper shall be what is commonly known as a Bargain and Sale Deed.
7. REAL
ESTATE TAXES; MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS:
7.1 The title to be delivered by the Township shall be free and clear of all taxes up to and including the date when the Deed is delivered and closing takes place. Purchaser(s) shall be responsible for all taxes thereafter.
7.2 Unless otherwise specified herein, the purchaser(s) shall be liable for payment of all assessments, of any nature, against said land.
8. TITLE TO BE DELIVERED; MARKETABILITY; WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS; DISCLAIMER:
8.1 The title to be delivered by the Township shall be under and subject to all easements and rights of way, recorded and unrecorded, whether for utilities or for others, and shall also be subject to all conditions, reservations and restrictions of record, if any.
8.2 If the title report discloses an unmarketable condition of title, except as specified herein, the remedy of the bidder(s) shall be limited to the return of payments made to the Township of Upper on account of the purchase price and closing costs only. Any and all other amounts paid to the Township shall be non-refundable.
8.3 This sale is under and subject to any riparian claim which may affect said property. If any such claim exists, it shall be the sole responsibility of the purchaser to meet and satisfy all requirements of the State of New Jersey with respect to said riparian claim and the payment of any compensation to the State of New Jersey on account thereof.
8.4 Nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the Township of Upper to construct or maintain access roads to any portion of the property being sold. Such property may not qualify for a building permit due to lack of water supply, lack of sewer or septic facilities, lack of access, inadequate lot size, or other reasons, including those reasons set forth in Paragraph 8.8 following.
8.5 The purchaser(s) is required to comply with all applicable zoning, building and health ordinances and codes and regulations.
8.6 The property being sold may be situate in a Flood Hazard Zone.
8.7 The Township of Upper makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the property being offered for sale, the condition or marketability of the title or any other matter.
8.8 The Township of Upper makes no warranties or representations, expressed or implied, as to whether or not the property being offered for sale contains wetlands anywhere on the property. The Township makes no warranties or representations as to any matter of an environmental nature, or otherwise, which may prevent or limit building or construction.
9. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
9.1 All references to Lots and Blocks described herein are to the Lots and Blocks as shown on the Current Official Tax Map of the Township of Upper.
10. AGREEMENT OF SALE:
10.1 Successful bidder(s) shall be required, at the time of the sale, to execute a document acknowledging that the sale is governed by the provisions of Resolution No. 292-1-2003, as well as the General Terms and Conditions set forth in Exhibit "A" attached to said Resolution.
11. CONDITIONS OF SALE TO SURVIVE CLOSING:
11.1 The "General Conditions of Sale" and the "Special Conditions of Sale", if any, and the provisions of any Resolution adopted by the Township Committee pertaining to this sale shall survive the closing of title and shall not merge into the Deed.
12. APPLICABLE LAW:
12.1 This sale shall be governed and controlled by the provisions of the Local Lands and Buildings Law of the State of New Jersey, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq. and shall be further governed and controlled by the New Jersey law applicable to municipalities generally.
12.2 The sale of the property described herein shall be contingent upon compliance, in all respects, with the requirements of the Local Lands and Buildings Law of the State of New Jersey. In the event that such requirements cannot or will not be complied with, then any Resolution of the Township Committee confirming the sale, as well as any Agreement of Sale which may have been entered into, shall be null and void.
1.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT IF SUCCESSFUL BIDDER(S) OWN(S) CONTIGUOUS
PROPERTY:
13.1 In the event that the successful bidder(s), for any of the parcels of real property described herein, is the owner of contiguous property to that being sold by the Township, the bidder shall be required to take immediate action to cause a consolidation of the property being purchased with the bidder=s existing property so as to constitute a single parcel of ground.
13.2 The successful bidder(s) shall have ninety (90) days following closing to complete the consolidation. Should the bidder(s) fail to consolidate the property as required herein, then the property being acquired from the Township will revert to and become revested in the Township of Upper at the Township=s sole option and discretion. This condition shall be contained in the Deed of Conveyance. The provisions of this Section shall survive closing and shall not merge into the Deed.
13.3 In addition to the consolidation, the Deed from the Township will contain a restriction requiring the consolidation and further restricting subsequent subdivision of the property, that is, the property being conveyed by the Township and the property which is being consolidated.
13.4 The Deed of Consolidation shall be submitted to the Township of Upper for its review and approval prior to the recording of same. It is the successful bidder=s responsibility to prepare the Deed of Consolidation and to submit the same to the Township Clerk in sufficient time to permit its review by the Township officials and still permit the Deed of Consolidation to be recorded within the ninety (90) day period specified herein.
2.
GENERAL CONDITIONS PART OF RESOLUTION:
14.1 The foregoing general terms and conditions identified as Exhibit "A" form a part of Resolution No. 292-1-2003, adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper on January 13, 2003.
3.
DEFINITIONS:
15.1 As used herein, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated, unless the context clearly implicates a different meaning:
ABid@ - the amount offered at the auction sale.
ABidder@ - a person or entity submitting a bid at the auction sale.
AClosing@ - the date on which title shall pass from the Township to the Purchaser.
ASale@ - the date on
which the auction shall take place.
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 21-1-2003
RE: URGING THE STATE
OF NEW JERSEY TO IMPLEMENT
FORMS OF MASS TRANSPORTATION
AND SPECIFICALLY THE
UTILIZATION OF THE CAPE MAY
COUNTY RAILWAY SYSTEM.
___________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Cape May County has long been recognized as a favorite tourist destination, with hundreds of thousands of tourists visiting the County each year; and
WHEREAS, tourism is one of New Jersey=s most important and vital industries, which contributes tens of millions of dollars in State tax revenue each year; and
WHEREAS, to protect this vital industry and in order for tourism to continue to grow and flourish, it is imperative that the State design and build needed infrastructure, including highways, while constantly improving existing roadways, airports and other facilities necessary to support the tourist industry; and
WHEREAS, the State must also develop a mass transportation system which far exceeds that which already exists; and
WHEREAS, one overlooked and neglected existing resource in Cape May County is an existing rail line which extends the entire length of Cape May County from Tuckahoe at the northerly border to the City of Cape May at the southerly border; and
WHEREAS, this rail line, once it is rehabilitated and reactivated, would ultimately prove extremely important both to Cape May County, as well as to the State of New Jersey, as part of a mass transportation system that would greatly benefit the tourist industry and all of Cape May County as well;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Upper, in the County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The allegations of the preamble are incorporated herein by this reference.
2. The Township of Upper hereby expresses its support for and urges the implementation of a mass transportation system as an alternative to congested highways and as part of that system, urges the rehabilitation of the Cape May County rail line which already exists and transverses the entire County of Cape May.
3. The Township Committee is of the further opinion that the rehabilitation of this rail line will provide positive economic and sociological benefits to all the residents of Cape May County, as well as the thousands of tourists that visit this County each year.
4. Copies of this Resolution shall be sent to:
Governor James McGreevey
Commissioner of Transportation
Honorable James Fox, Former Commissioner of Transportation
and Chief of Staff to Governor James McGreevey
Senator James S. Cafiero
Assemblyman Nicholas Asselta
Assemblyman Jefferson VanDrew
Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Cape May County Planning Board
All Municipalities in Cape May County
Cape May County Chamber of Commerce
5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Resolution No. 21-1-2003
Offered by:_McCrosson, Seconded by: Bucciarelli
Adopted: January 13, 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. 22-2003
RE: ACCEPTING THE
BID OF AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A
CONTRACT WITH LEE RAIN, INC.
OF VINELAND, NEW
JERSEY FOR THE PROJECT
KNOWN AS ASUPPLY OF IRRIGATION SUPPLIES
AND
INSTALLATION OF
WELL FOR AMANDA=S
FIELD,
TOWNSHIP OF
UPPER, CAPE MAY COUNTY@
AT
A COST OF $79,925.76.
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WHEREAS, the Township of Upper solicited bids for the furnishing of certain services, materials, labor or equipment, which bids were received on December 17, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid bid(s) were thereafter reviewed by the Township Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Township Engineer has submitted a recommendation to the Township Committee with respect to the award of said bid(s); and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Upper has certified the availability of funds in sufficient amount to award a contract; and
WHEREAS, the Township intends to take formal action awarding the bid to the lowest responsible bidder as hereinafter provided;
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 hereby accepts the bid submitted by Lee Rain, Inc. of Vineland, New Jersey for the project known as the ASupply Of Irrigation Supplies And Installation Of Well For Amanda=s Field, Township of Upper, Cape May County@, in the amount of $79,925.76, subject to the following:
4.
The
Bidder shall comply with all Bid Documents, including the Notice to Bidders,
all of which are hereby incorporated herein by this reference.
3. The Mayor and Township Clerk are further authorized to execute a Contract with the successful bidder and/or the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized, directed and empowered to issue a Purchase Order to the successful bidder in the amount authorized in this Resolution.
4. This Resolution ratifies and confirms the action taken by the Township Committee at its regular meeting held on December 23, 2002.
Resolution No. 22-1-2003
Offered by: Bucciarelli, Seconded by: Newman
Adopted: January 13, 2003
Roll Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Corson ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
McCrosson ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Newman ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Palombo ____x_____ __________ __________ __________
Distribution:
-Township Engineer
TOWNSHIP OF UPPER
CAPE MAY COUNTY
R E S O L U T I O N
RESOLUTION NO. 23-2003
SCHOOL
BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
IN NEW JERSEY, JANUARY 2003
WHEREAS, New Jersey’s public schools serve more than
1.3 million children from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12; and
WHEREAS,
The
direction of public education in New Jersey is charted locally by individual
school boards, whose 4,800 members serve as advocates for public education as
they work with administrators, teachers, parents and local residents; and
WHEREAS,
Boards
of Education provide accountability to the public; they communicate the needs
of the school district to the community; and they convey to school
administrators the public’s expectations for the school district; and
WHEREAS, School Board members receive no remuneration
for their services; and
WHEREAS, The Township Committee and all citizens of
Upper Township are all justly proud of the academic, athletic and social
achievements of the students in our community; and
WHEREAS,
The
National School Boards Association and the New Jersey School Boards Association
have declared January 2003 to be School Board Recognition Month, a time that
all residents might acknowledge the contributions made by our local school
board members.
RESOLVED,
That
the Upper Township Committee proclaims January 2003 as SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION
MONTH in the Township of Upper and urges all citizens to join in recognizing
the dedication of local school board members, past and present, as we work
together to improve educational opportunities for our children.
Resolution
No. 23-2003
Offered
by: Corson, Seconded by: Newman
Adopted: January 13, 2003
Roll
Call Vote:
NAME YES NO ABSTAINED ABSENT
Bucciarelli _x______ _______
_________ ______
Corson _x______ _______ _________ ______
McCrosson _x______ _______ _________
______
Newman _x______ _______ _________
______
Palombo _x______ _______ _________
______
6. Board of Chosen Freeholders,
re: Cape May County Animal Shelter.
The correspondence indicated a reduction in Upper Township’s share in a
county wide shelter operation. Our
share, originally $53,712, was reduced to $31,680. The Committee asked to see a
copy of the interlocal agreement from the County, which the County said will be
sent to municipalities by 1/17/03. The Committee will continue to consider the
proposal before a decision is made.
7.
Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Company, request to waive application fees
incurred for land development review before the Zoning Board.
Moved to waive both
application and escrow review fees by David Bucciarelli, second by Andrew
McCrosson with all five Committeemen voting in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
A letter of no interest from the Township is required as part of the appeal process for the NJDEP. The lot is located on Commonwealth. Moved by Andrew McCrosson, second by Jay Newman to send a letter of no interest. During roll call vote all five Committeemen voting in favor.
7. Request from Marjorie Bailey Bixby, to
purchase Township owned property,
Block 348, Lots 90 & 91. The property has just been surveyed by the Township for possible other uses. Moved by Andrew McCrosson, second by Curtis Corson to offer this property for sale with a minimum bid at assessed value plus the surveying costs already paid. During roll call vote all five Committeemen voted in favor. Auction date will be March 20, 2003.
9. Request from James & Norma Schellinger to
purchase Township owned property, Block 31, Lot 73. Moved
by Curtis Corson, second by David Bucciarelli with all five Committeemen voting
in favor. Auction date will also be
advertised for March 20, 2003.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS:
DISCUSSION
Computer service from this company has been very satisfactory. Moved by Andrew McCrosson, second by Jay Newman to renew this contract for another year. Resolution will be on next agenda.
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.”
Moved to pay the
bills by Curtis Corson, second by David Bucciarelli with all five Committeemen
voting in favor.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Terry Flay from Petersburg asked about the costs
associated with Amanda’s Field. She
questioned why the cost analysis for the well and irrigation equipment for this
year was less than the accepted bid recently awarded Lee Rain, Inc. She asked
about the road improvements on Rt. 50 and about a time frame as to
completion. The access road from Sunset
Drive would be completed first to take the additional traffic off of Sunset as
the site is being developed. Regarding
the time frame for the intersection—the Committee is willing to wait a year if
the State plans to absorb the cost, over $100,000. She requested a copy of the cost analysis for
the phases of development. Mr. Dietrich will provide them when complete.
Sandy Simpson from Maple Shade Lane, Marmora, stated that
our animal shelter is not adequate--too small, no place to quarantine sick
animals, no place to meet prospective animals to adopt. She commented on the Township paying for
medical care for the animals. She asked about the proposed County Shelter and
if the Township will participate. She
commented on the Atlantic County and the Ocean City Animal Shelters with both
positive and negative points of each. She did say that to the credit of our
Animal Control service, that animals are kept as long as they can in effort to
find homes for them, as opposed to other shelters that dispose of animals after
three days. The Mayor informed her of
the many meetings he and Jay Newman have had regarding this matter. He is
considering adopting procedures in that all adopted animals from our shelter will
leave spayed/neutered. He explained that we are unable to expand our shelter
due to Wetland restrictions, and that Upper Township has always taken the
responsibility to provide animal shelter services to its citizens. As far as
participating in a county wide shelter--a decision has not been formalized as
yet but the Committee’s concern is how best we can serve the residents of Upper
Township and best care for the animals.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion was made by
Richard Palombo, second by Andrew McCrosson to accept the report of retirement
figures for Leslie “Roy” Sorenson, submitted by Patricia Dopko. During roll call all five Committeemen voted
in favor.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no
further business this evening the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 P.M. Next meeting to be January 27, 2003 at 4:00
P.M., with a Budget Workshop meeting to be at 6:00 P.M. or after the regular
meeting.
Minutes
prepared by
Wanda
Gaglione, RMC
Municipal
Clerk
01/13/03
032961 01/13/03 A0004
A+ COMMERCIAL OFFICE CLEANERS 175.00
032962 01/13/03 A0006
ADVANCE TREADS INC
587.46
032963 01/13/03 A0012
ACME MARKETS INC.
57.13
032964 01/13/03 A0017
A.C.M. JIF C/O T. FREEDMAN 55,291.00
032965 01/13/03 A0023
ADAMS, JOHN
50.88
032966 01/13/03 A0025
ADVANTAGE RENTAL ACE HARDWARE
331.11
032967 01/13/03 A0050
ALL STAR SPORT CENTER
887.50
032968 01/13/03 A0094
ARCH WIRELESS
15.60
032969 01/13/03 A0097
ATLANTIC GOLF & TURF 197.50
032970 01/13/03 B0008
BAILEY, CARROLL
20.00
032971 01/13/03 B0015
BELLUCCI,THOMAS J.
70.00
032972 01/13/03 B0026
BETTER MATERIALS CORP. 593.66