BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

MEETING MINUTES

June 8, 2010

 

OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT

A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Cape May Point was called to order on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room at the municipal building located at 215 Lighthouse Avenue.   Mayor Schupp announced that this meeting having been properly posted and advertised, was being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings of 1975 (N.J.S.A. 10:4-6) also known as the Sunshine Law.  The Municipal Clerk took the following roll call vote:

 

ROLL CALL

Commissioner Nietubicz         PRESENT

Commissioner vanHeewsyk   PRESENT

Commissioner Schupp            PRESENT

 

The Board of Commissioners reviewed the agenda for the upcoming Thursday meeting. The Board discussed Bond Ordinance 584-10.  Glen Ortman arrived with the audits.

Commissioner Nietubicz asked that the Clerk add the drawing for beach boxes to the agenda under New Business. 

 

COMMISSIONERS REPORTS

Commissioner vanHeeswyk stated that local aid is available for surveillance systems for towns such as Cape May Point.  She stated that because we are a designated village center we are on the priority list for this money.

Commissioner Nietubicz asked Commissioner vanHeeswyk if she had given any thought to the use of credit cards vs. vouchers.  Commissioner vanHeeswyk stated that the auditors have mentioned this in the management letter.  She recommended the use of the Pcard through the county.  The Mayor gave a brief descritption of the P-Card system.  She also stated that the encumbrance system must be utilized at all times.  She stated that this system may not be easy to adhere to but is the law and must be done.  Commissioner vanHeeswyk reviewed the management letter pertaining to the recent audit and reviewed the one comment and recommendation.

Mayor Schupp asked if anyone had given thought to the issue of PODS in Cape May Point.  Commissioner vanHeeswyk responded that she has forwarded an email to the Planning Board and their solicitor for advice. She also stated that the State Planning Commission has recommended the use of a checklist for these types of items.   Mayor Schupp asked if there has  been any update on COAH.  Commissioner vanHeeswyk stated that changes to COAH are still being contemplated.

 

The Municipal Clerk addressed a recent email correspondence pertaining to the General Store.  She stated that she would make a statement to the public regarding this on Thursday evening.

Irene Schreiner stated that the Taxpayers Association has written a letter to the Halvorson’s regarding Circle Games and insurance issues.

 

PUBLIC PORTION

Megane Smith stated that people do not read traffic signs or speed signs in our town.           

Ann Brecker asked that the Firehouse be included in any decisions made regarding the new sign at the front entranceway.

 

RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION NO. 52-10

EXECUTIVE SESSION RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, NJSA 10:4-12 ALLOWS FOR A Public Body to go into closed session during Public Meeting; and

 

WHEREAS, the Governing Body of Cape May Point has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters are exempted from the Public; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of Cape May Point, in the County of Cape May And State of New Jersey will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined:

                                   

                               Personnel Matters

 

Upon motion by Commissioner Nietubicz seconded by Commissioner vanHeeswyk the Municipal Clerk to adopt the resolution passed.  The following roll call vote:

Commissioner Nietubicz         YES

Commissioner vanHeeswyk   YES

Commissioner Schupp            YES

 

After the executive session the meeting reconvened at  am.

 

PUBLIC PORTION

No members of the public were present at the meeting.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Commissioner Schupp, seconded by Commissioner Nietubicz the meeting was adjourned at 10:36 pm.                                                                     

                                                                                                           

 

 

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                                                                        Joe Nietubicz, Commissioner

 

                                                           

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                                                                   Anita vanHeeswyk, Commissioner

 

 

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                                                                        Carl F. Schupp, Commissioner

 

                                                           

                                                           

Attest:

 

 

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Constance A. Mahon, Municipal Clerk