MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REORGANIZATION MEETING
May 19, 2009

The Reorganization Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of West Cape May was called to order by Borough Clerk Elaine Wallace at 12:00 PM.  The Open Public Meetings Statement was read by Clerk Wallace.  Those present were Pamela Kaithern, Peter Burke, Ramsey Geyer, and Borough Solicitor Frank Corrado.

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag:  Robert McCool of the American Legion, James Roney of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Tyler Sole and Jarod Osborne of Boy Scout Troop 73 presented the colors and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Statement of Elections:  Borough Clerk Wallace read the certification of results of the municipal election, confirming that Peter Burke, Pamela Kaithern and Ramsey Geyer were duly elected commissioners to serve four year terms.

Invocation:  Reverend Robert Davis gave the invocation.

Administration of Oaths of Office:  Municipal Judge David DeWeese, Esq. administered the oaths of office.

Commissioner Burke nominated Pamela Kaithern for the position of Mayor in charge of Revenue and Finance. 

Resolution No. 100-09      Designate Mayor and Department
On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Geyer, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Borough Clerk Wallace passed the gavel to newly elected Mayor Pamela Kaithern to preside over the remainder of the meeting.

Commissioner Geyer nominated Peter Burke for the position of Deputy Mayor in charge of Public Works and Public Property.

Resolution No. 101-09      Designate Deputy Mayor and Department
On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Geyer, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Commissioner Burke nominated Ramsey Geyer to be Commissioner in charge of Public Affairs and Public Safety.

Resolution No. 102-09      Designate Commissioner and Department
On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Mayor Kaithern, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Resolution No. 103-09      Designation of Departments
On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Geyer, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Resolution No. 104-09      Designation of Depositories
On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Geyer, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Resolution No. 105-09      Designation of Official Newspapers
On motion of Commissioner Geyer, seconded by Commissioner Burke, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Resolution No. 106-09      Designation of Meeting Dates and Times
On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Geyer, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Resolution No. 107-09      Designate New Planning Board Members
                                                Class I Member – Pamela Kaithern
                                                Class III Member – Ramsey Geyer
On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Geyer, the above referenced resolution was adopted unanimously on roll call vote.

Statements from the Public:  No one from the public wished to speak

Statements from the Board of Commissioners
Commissioner Geyer thanked the residents for the confidence they showed to elect him into the position to serve on the governing body.  Mr. Geyer hopes to be in the office Mondays and Fridays.

Commissioner Burke also thanked the residents for their support.  He stated it was an honor and privilege to serve the community.  He pledged to do his best to continue balancing the various needs of this diverse community.  Mr. Burke thanked former Commissioner Rigby for his four years of service.  Lastly, he thanked the majority for not being silent.

Mayor Kaithern thanked everyone, especially her husband, two daughters, and her parents for their support over the last 8 years as an elected official.  She gave examples of how the Borough has progressed steadily over the last four years.  When she was elected in 2005, the Borough was at a crossroads and the people voted to save the small town from developers.  Now, the Borough is in a position to control its development and the voters chose to elect individuals to stay the course.  Mrs. Kaithern asserted the governing body is strong, informed and experienced and will honor the past while planning for the future.
Mrs. Kaithern invited everyone in attendance to enjoy a “Taste of West Cape May” luncheon after the meeting.  All the food was provided by West Cape May restaurant and food establishments and plants were provided by Cape Island Home and Gardens.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Commissioner Geyer, seconded by Commissioner Burke, and carried unanimously by the Board of Commissioners to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine L. Wallace, RMC