BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NOTES, Jan 20, 2010
BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NOTES
January 20, 2010
PELIMINARIES: Call to Order, Roll Call, Public Meeting Announcement, Prayer, Salute to the Flag, Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Safety- report by Fire Chief Stanford on inspections of rental units. So far 26 have failed due to an absence of a fire extinguisher. Councilman Bauer asked about legislation that exempted seasonal rentals from having a fire extinguisher. The chief responded that the legislation was not applicable to Stone Harbor. Mr. Bauer argued that state fire officials did not want to encourage renters to fight a fire in a rental unit. This logic seemed to have prompted this legislation. Mr. Bauer continued by asking if having a fire extinguisher gave a renter a sense of safety. The chief explained training of the use of fire extinguishers would help, although the Fire Department currently had nothing planned. A comment was made that perhaps the ROA could provide the fire extinguisher training. It could not be determined who made the statement.
The chief also gave an overview of the fire on 94th Street and that the “balloon” construction used in 1912 offered no fire walls between floors that engulfed almost the entire building. He stated residents could view the fire via U-Tube.
Natural Resources- Advisory Committee to be reformed. Site 103 OSHA and Coastal working to relocate spoils closer to road for hauling.
Beach and Recreation- Boot Camp currently in progress at the school, several different activities in February, 76ers on 2/14, working with tourism director, asked residents to provide suggestions on web site.
Utilities- Attended a conference and has been at job sites monitoring the utility improvements in town.
Public Works- Proposal received for the hanging plants and 18 additional pots financially supported by the Garden Club and ROA. March 22 is first bulk pick up day.
Finance and Administration- Introduction of Budget in mid February with approval end of March. 105th Street pipes back on track with sub contractor.
Motion made, seconded and approval of Committee reports.
COMMUNICATIONS- None
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC
Mr. Don Furmanski- would like to have a succinct report with regard to outfall pipe removal, back bay dredging, and removal of site 103 spoils. Mayor responded by indicating some information is not available. Coastal Consultants are reviewing and the information you heard tonight is the best we have to date.
Al Carusi- asked Mayor and council for support of North Wildwood Catholic. What is happening is systemic in Cape May County. Trying to keep the school open needs reinforcement. Mayor said this decision will affect Stone Harbor, as well. The school uses the 80th Street fields, parents and students shop our stores. It will hurt us.
OLD BUSINESS- None
NEW BUSINESS-
a. Resolution 2101-S-26 Duplicate Tax Payment-causing overpayment- refund of $1.434.44.- Approved
b. Resolution 2010-S-27 Black Bear Lacrosse Contract- summer Lacrosse camp, July 26-30- Approved
c. Resolution 2010-S-28 Setting Re-inspection Fees for rental units $25 -Approved
d. Resolution 2010-S-29 Professional Services- Triad with regard to implementation of accessory apartment programs for affordable housing. -Approved
e. Resolution 2010-S-30 Transfer of funds from one line item to three. -Approved
f. Resolution 2010-S-31 Refund Duplicate Tax Payment -Approved
g. Resolution 2010-S-32 Utility Adjustments summer usagedue from leaks- Approved
h. Motion- Clean Ocean Action April 24th and October 23rd Beach cleaning- Passed
DISCUSSION: None
Motion to Pay the Bills- Passed
Resolution 2010-S-33 (Closed Session)- Matters relating to Litigation
Return to open session
Resolution 2010-S-33-Approved
Council commented that forms are available from the Borough to residents to provide voluntary public service to boards and committees
Adjourned
