Cape May County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a caucus meeting to discuss a purchasing report and an engineer's update. No substantive decisions were made during this session; items were discussed in preparation for a subsequent regular meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative resolutions, including grant acceptances and emergency repairs. The meeting focused on honoring Director Gerald M. Thornton for his 46-year tenure of service to the county.

• Approved Resolution 848-22 honoring Gerald M. Thornton
• Approved $82,500 contract for driving simulator upgrade at Public Safety Training Center (Res. 853-22)
• Approved $28,500 emergency gas line repair at Crest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Res. 854-22)
• Approved $107,180 grant for 2023 Statewide Respite Care Program (Res. 858-22)
• Approved $5,000 grant from NJ Dept of Children and Families (Res. 857-22)
• Approved $64,868 HUD application for CoC Permanent Supportive Housing Program (Res. 861-22)
• Approved 2023 Fee Schedule for Cape May County Park and Zoo (Res. 866-22)
• Approved snowplow operations pilot program agreements with Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean City (Res. 868-22)

Open Space Review Board

This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The board will approve minutes, hear reports, and hold a closed session.

• Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 and November 3, 2022 special meeting
• Closed session (topic not specified in agenda)

Board of Taxation

The Board of Taxation approved a series of tax duplicate corrections and appeals for 2022. These changes included property value adjustments and reclassifications across several townships and cities. The board also discussed a breach of contract regarding a MODIV vendor.

• Approved prior meeting minutes
• Approved Avalon value change for Kevin & Marianne O’Brien (-$84,600)
• Approved Dennis Township class change (Class 2 to 15F) for Ronald Ray Millspaugh
• Approved Lower Township class changes (Class 2 to 15F) for Thomas Frisoli Jr, Herman M Jr, and Colin Smith
• Approved North Wildwood class change (Class 2 to 15F) for Steven Footit
• Approved Ocean City removal of added assessment for William Mills
• Approved West Cape May assessment reduction for George Dick & Deborah Yamashita (-$141,700)
• Approved corrections for 12 additional applications originally intended for the November 10 meeting

Bridge Commission

The Commission adopted the annual budget for 2023 with total revenues of $6,087,647.00 and total appropriations of $5,657,847.00. It also approved a license agreement allowing Sea Isle City to install license plate reader equipment on the Townsends Inlet Bridge.

• Approved 2023 Annual Budget with $6,087,647.00 in revenues (Unanimous)
• Approved license and indemnification agreement for Sea Isle City LPR equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 holiday schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved bi-weekly salary payment schedule effective December 18, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved spending ceilings for retiree health benefits ($40k), active health benefits ($30k), and payroll ($300k) (Unanimous)
• Approved November 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Certified November 2022 revenue deposits of $33,869.22 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a caucus meeting featuring a recognition of employees with 25 years of service. A purchasing report was provided regarding a contract extension for the Center for Family Services, Inc. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Discussed Res. 822-22 to extend Contract No. C8-1 with Center for Family Services, Inc. through June 30, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several professional engineering services for road resurfacing and authorized the acquisition of multiple real estate interests for the county road system. They also established the 2023 County Library Tax and approved various grant applications for transportation and public safety.

• Approved $446,159.00 contract with Gibson Associates, P.A. for Beach Avenue resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $165,009.26 contract with Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for Tyler Road resurfacing (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of real estate at 1575 Route 47, Township of Dennis (5-0)
• Authorized acquisition of multiple real estate interests in Middle and Lower Townships for the road system (5-0)
• Established 2023 County Library Tax at .00034 of a mil per dollar (5-0)
• Approved $38,000.00 grant for Underage Alcohol Enforcement Project (5-0)
• Authorized $68,984.00 agreement with Jersey Cape Diagnostic, Training and Opportunity Center for recycling services (5-0)
• Approved grant applications to NJDOT for road and bridge improvements totaling over $6.4M (5-0)

Human Services Advisory Council

The Human Services Advisory Council approved the renewal of six county-administered contracts and elected its 2023 officers. The Council also empowered its Executive Committee to conduct business on behalf of the Council between meetings.

• Approved renewal of six County contracts administered by the HSAC
• Approved 2023 officer slate: John Roy (Chair), Wayne Whelan (Vice Chair), Christa Loper (Membership Chair), Judy Kunec (Program Review Chair), Donna Groome (Director), and Carol Haig (Director)
• Approved motion to recommend J. Faldetta to the Board of County Commissioners for a second term
• Approved empowering the Executive Committee to conduct business on behalf of the Council when necessary
• Accepted minutes from the 11/2/22 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a caucus meeting to discuss purchasing reports, road and bridge funding applications, and a shared services snow plowing initiative. No formal votes on resolutions were recorded during this session other than the motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned caucus meeting (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several budget amendments, including funding for the American Rescue Plan and public health grants. They also awarded multiple service contracts for the correctional center, health department, and airport.

• Amended 2022 Budget for American Rescue Plan by $8,036,748.50
• Accepted $661,274.00 NJ Department of Health grant for public health emergency preparedness
• Awarded healthcare services contract for County Correctional Center to Wellpath, LLC
• Awarded Envision Connect Software contract to Accela, Inc. for Health Department
• Rejected all proposals for the operation of a youth shelter to revise specifications
• Approved $94,421.53 in payments to Travelers Insurance Company for various claims
• Authorized Shared Services Agreement for Fleet Maintenance with Borough of Avalon
• Appointed Cornelius Byrne, Jr. as Chairperson of Construction Board of Appeals

Open Space Review Board

The Open Space Review Board will consider Resolution 3-2022, which amends the terms of a shared services agreement for War Memorial Park. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, reports, a financial statement, and public comment.

• Resolution 3-2022: Amending terms of shared services agreement for War Memorial Park
• Approval of minutes from September 27, 2022 (open and closed sessions)
• Financial statement review
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Board received funding recommendations for eight Open Space projects totaling $1,884,216.63. A purchasing report was presented regarding a COVID-19 diagnostic services contract for the Sheriff's Office. No formal votes on these items were recorded in the minutes.

• Reviewed funding recommendations for 6 Historic Preservation and 2 Park & Recreation projects
• Discussed Res. No. 749-22 awarding Contract No. C2-226 to Inspire Diagnostics, LLC for Sheriff's Office COVID-19 testing
• Adjourned caucus (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a lease agreement with Resources for Independent Living, Inc. to provide services for people with disabilities in Rio Grande. Commissioners also authorized multiple professional engineering proposals for bridge and substructure repairs and approved various grant applications and insurance renewals.

• Approved lease agreement with Resources for Independent Living, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $349,982.97 contract with Pennoni Associates, Inc. for Ocean Drive over Great Channel Bridge repairs (5-0)
• Approved $126,303.00 contract with Colliers Engineering and Design for Upper Thorofare and Mill Creek repairs (5-0)
• Appointed Brittany Smith as County Chief Financial Officer (5-0)
• Approved $134,482.00 renewal with Safety National Casualty Corporation for Workers’ Compensation insurance (5-0)
• Authorized $50,000 grant application for Operation Helping Hand (5-0)
• Approved $162,806.00 agreement with NJ Transit for Rural Transportation Project (5-0)
• Granted Lower Township Rotary Club permission to close roads for Christmas Parade on Dec 10, 2022 (5-0)

Bridge Commission

The Commission approved the 2023 annual budget for final adoption in December and authorized emergency contracts for embankment repairs at the Middle Thorofare Bridge. It also approved spending ceilings for health benefits and payroll, and a retirement payout for the Chief Engineer.

• Approved 2023 Annual Budget with total revenues of $6,087,647.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency contracts with South State, Inc. and Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for Middle Thorofare Bridge repairs not to exceed $200,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved health benefit ceilings: $40,000 for retirees and $30,000 for active employees (unanimous)
• Approved monthly payroll expense ceiling not to exceed $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $24,795.78 retirement payout to Lewis Donofrio, Jr. for sick and vacation time (unanimous)
• Approved October 2022 revenue deposit of $740,341.77 (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Youth Services Commission

The Commission approved a recommendation to fund Cape Assist for the Strengthening Families program for youth ages 10-14. The body also accepted the September 13, 2022 meeting minutes and distributed the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved recommendation for Cape Assist to receive $54,948 for Strengthening Families programs (12-4-0)
• Accepted September 13, 2022 meeting minutes

Human Services Advisory Council

The Council approved the minutes from the October 5, 2022 meeting and accepted various committee reports. Members received updates on the annual budget process, human services renewal applications, and child welfare statistics.

• Approved minutes from 10/5/22 meeting
• Accepted committee reports as presented

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a caucus meeting to review upcoming resolutions and receive a presentation on American Rescue Plan tourism marketing. No substantive votes were taken on the resolutions discussed, as the meeting served as a preparatory caucus.

• Adjourned caucus meeting (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and bridge work. They also accepted multiple health and arts grants and appointed a new County Purchasing Agent.

• Awarded $1,539,513.63 contract to South State, Inc. for Pittsburgh Avenue resurfacing
• Appointed Allison Hansen as County Purchasing Agent
• Awarded contract to Global Tel Link Corporation for Correctional Center Records Management System
• Awarded contract to Remington & Vernick Engineers for Zoo Aviary HVAC upgrade (max $71,680.00)
• Accepted $75,000.00 grant for Overdose Fatality Review Teams
• Accepted $200,000.00 grant for New Jersey Council on the Arts Program
• Authorized acquisition of real estate for County Road System at Block 501 Lot 22.01 and Block 503.01 Lot 17.01
• Established All Way Stop Condition at Bayshore Road and Fourth Avenue

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a caucus meeting to conduct internal discussions. The agenda includes reports from the purchasing department, the county engineer, and the county administrator.

• Purchasing Report by Allison Hansen
• Engineer's Update by Robert Church
• County Administrator update by Kevin Lare
• Commissioner Discussions

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is voting on various shared services agreements, grant acceptances, and infrastructure projects. Key items include funding for historic preservation and transportation services for seniors and disabled residents.

• Shared Services Agreement for Byrne Community Center Complex Improvements in Wildwood not to exceed $2,939,952.40
• Agreement with NJ Transit for Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program for $414,649.00
• Funding for Dennis Bike Path Phase I (up to $430,000) and Chestnut Street Park (up to $500,000)
• Grant for acquisition of development easement in Township of Dennis for $366,919.20
• Rejection of a proposal for a new Jail Management System because the lowest bid exceeded the appropriation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering several resolutions including large-scale paving contracts, insurance renewals, and grant acceptances. The agenda also includes administrative actions such as employee salary updates and municipal authority reappointments.

• Awarding contract to South State, Inc. for 2021 Maintenance Paving on Various County Roads
• Awarding contract to South State, Inc. for Ocean Drive (CR619) Resurfacing Improvements in Avalon ($3,028,329.34)
• Accepting US EDA grant for technology building at Cape May County Airport ($2,974,800.00)
• Increasing project sharing cost for Delaware Avenue (CR640) shoreline protection by $685,125.00
• Renewing commercial property policy through American Home Assurance Company ($506,786.58)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met for a caucus session. The meeting included a presentation on Career and Technical Education Program Expansion Grants and reports from county officials.

• Presentation by Dr. Nancy Hudanich regarding Round II Career and Technical Education Program Expansion Grants
• Purchasing Report from Allison Hansen
• Engineer's Update from Robert Church
• County Administrator update from Kevin Lare

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is meeting to elect leadership and establish administrative operations for 2022. The session includes appointing officials to boards and commissions and setting the temporary budget.

• Election of Gerald M. Thornton as Director of the Board
• Election of Leonard C. Desiderio as Vice-Director of the Board
• Adoption of the 2022 Cash Management Plan
• Approval of salaries for 2022
• Establishment of the 2022 Temporary Budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met for a caucus to receive reports and updates. The session included discussions with the purchasing agent, county engineer, and county administrator.

• Purchasing report from Allison Hansen
• Engineer's update from Robert Church
• County Administrator update from Kevin Lare

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several resolutions including a labor agreement for the Prosecutor's Employee Organization and the acceptance of a state grant. The body is also awarding as-needed contracts for veterinary and COVID-19 testing services.

• Acceptance of $193,147.11 from NJ Department of Children and Families for Child Advocacy Development Grants-Capital
• Labor agreement with the Prosecutor’s Employee Organization for Jan 1, 2022 through Dec 31, 2024
• As-needed contracts for veterinary services for Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
• Contract No. C1-272 with Inspire Diagnostics, LLC for Sheriff’s Office COVID-19 testing
• Indemnification Agreement with DelMoSports, LLC for the Escape the Cape Triathlon on June 12, 2022