MINUTES OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
May 28, 2008

The Work Session of the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of West Cape May was called to order by Mayor Kaithern at 1:00 PM.  The Open Public Meetings Statement was read by Mayor Kaithern who then led those present in the flag salute.  Mayor Pamela Kaithern, Commissioner Dick Rigby, and Commissioner Peter Burke answered roll call.  Also in attendance:  Borough Clerk Elaine Wallace, Deputy Clerk Kate Kilian, Borough Solicitor Christine Cote’, and Borough Engineer Ray Roberts.

WORK SESSION
ENGINEER’S REPORT: Ray Roberts reviewed the monthly report for May 2008.

OLD BUSINESS
Liquor Licenses:  The Board discussed aspects of the liquor licenses, such as hours of operation, possible locations, and number of restaurant seats vs. bar stools.  The Board invited comment and input from the public.  The Board sees the consumption license going to an establishment that would be similar to the Washington Inn or the Merion Inn. 

Alternative Energy:  Nothing new to report.  Dick Rigby is trying to obtain a firm date for the start of the project.

Volunteer Fire Ordinance and Memo of Understanding:  Christine Cote’ provided copies of the ordinance, lease and memo of understanding that incorporated the changes that Mr. Braslow, attorney for the Fire Company, requested.  Some changes were simply typos or vocabulary.  Others were more substantive and needed more consideration.  The Mayor suggested using the language from the Company’s bylaws in regard to providing an audit to the Borough.  Use of the parking lot was another concern and the Board was willing to provide parking for firefighters responding to emergencies based on the average number of responders.  The Clerk is still waiting for information from the Company secretary to help determine a reasonable number of spaces.  Ms. Cote’ will incorporate the Board’s suggestions and additional JIF language and send back to Mr. Braslow for review and comment.

JIF Facility Use Application:  Christine Cote’ provided a draft at the last meeting.  The Board discussed the draft and Ms. Cote’ will make some revisions so the Board can introduce the ordinance at the next meeting.

Amendment to Agreement with Cape May for Radio Water Meters:  After some discussion and input from Ray Roberts, the draft resolution provided by Cape May City was reworded to encompass the payment for the antenna installation, as well as the maintenance agreement.  The resolution was added to the Consent Agenda.

Disposition of Property – Block 63, Lot 2, Second Avenue – Patricia Burton:  After much consideration the Board decided it was not in favor of vacating streets or alleys as requested by Patricia Burton.  Clerk Wallace will write her a letter advising her of the Board’s decision.

NEW BUSINESS
School Crossing Guard:  The Board discussed whether to continue to provide a crossing guard for the students of West Cape May Elementary.  Clerk Wallace will draft a letter to the school board advising them that the Borough is considering discontinuing the service.

Bud McDonough, Taxpayers Association, asked why the Board has daytime and nighttime meetings.  Mayor Kaithern explained that the purpose is to save money and to give the same opportunity to attend meetings to people who can’t attend at night and those who can’t attend during the day.  Mayor Kaithern advised Mr. McDonough that she would be willing to attend some Taxpayers Meetings to directly answer questions like this.

REVIEW OF REGULAR MEETING:  Mayor Kaithern reviewed the Consent Agenda and Non-Consent Agenda items. 

Resolution 81-08  Providing for a Closed Session Not Open to the Public in Accordance with the Provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act NJSA 10:4-12

On motion of Commissioner Rigby, seconded by Commissioner Burke, the above referenced resolution was passed unanimously on roll call vote.

The Work Session was recessed into closed session at 3:15 PM.  On motion of Commissioner Rigby, seconded by Commissioner Burke, the Board resumed the Open Session at 3:38 PM

The Work Session portion of the meeting was adjourned at 3:38 PM and the Regular Meeting convened at 3:41 PM.

CONSENT AGENDA:  On motion of Commissioner Burke, seconded by Commissioner Rigby, the following Consent Agenda was unanimously approved on roll call vote.

Minutes: May 14, 2008 Work Session and Regular Meeting May 14, 2008 Closed Session

Ordinances for Introduction and Publication:  None

Resolutions
82-08   Bill Payment
83-08     Resolution of the Borough of West Cape May Approving Contribution to Cost of Remote Reading Antenna and Amendment to Interlocal Services Agreement

NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING:  None

COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: None

PUBLIC PORTION: No comments.

When no one else wished to speak the meeting was adjourned at 3:45 PM on motion of Commissioner Rigby, seconded by Commissioner Burke.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine L. Wallace, RMC