2. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR AND COMMITTEE MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH KATHERINE KEATING & APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH JOSH NIEMANN

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1 Cape May Court House, NJ April 17, 2017 REGULAR MEETING FLAG SALUTE THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED: I hereby declare that notice has been given to the Herald Times, the Atlantic City Press and posted on the bulletin board of the Middle Township Municipal Building, stating the time and place of the following meeting, as required in P.L. 1975, Chapter 231 of the State of New Jersey. (Sunshine Law). The Township Committee met on the above date at 6:00 PM at the Middle Township Municipal Building. Members present were Mayor Clark, Deputy Mayor DeVico, Committeemember Donohue, Township Clerk Kimberly Krauss, Interim Business Administrator Stephen O Connor, Municipal Solicitor Frank Corrado, and Township Engineer Marc DeBlasio. 1. PRESENTATION MIDDLE TOWNSHIP RECREATION EASTER EGG COLORING CONTEST WINNERS - Read winners aloud for the record; Shaun Cronin Pre-K, Abagail Verity Kindergarten, Alexander Cruz 1 st grade. - Presented the winners with baskets. 2. PRESENTATION BY MAYOR AND COMMITTEE MARCH EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH KATHERINE KEATING & APRIL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH JOSH NIEMANN - Explained that Kaytie was nominated by Sal DeSimone for the great job she has done in her new position. Passed all of her tests with flying colors; great asset to the zoning/construction office. - Further explained that Josh was nominated by a resident, Brian O Conner and also Nancy Sittineri; professional in handling a situation he had in the finance office. - Spoke to the great job that he does as the Township s Purchasing Agent. 3. QUESTION/ANSWER PERIOD ON AGENDA (This question and answer session shall relate only to items as outlined and pending on current agenda. Issues and concerns not related to agenda item shall be withheld to public comment portion at the conclusion of meeting.) - Asked for an elaboration on the settlement agreement with the Statutory officers. Frank Corrado: - Agreement standardizes the salaries of the Statutory officers. Phases in raises to equalize the salary of the CFO by the end of the year. - Asked what impact this has on the budget. Frank Corrado: - Not sure exactly. Built into budget. - Budget impacted $44, Questioned if the raises would be retro to date of hire. Frank Corrado: - Retro to January 1, Asked if the statutory officers have been paid improperly and if so for how long. Frank Corrado: - Not a question of being paid improperly. No lawsuit was filed; Township settled without the necessity of a lawsuit. - Inadequacies in their pay raises have been solved. Spoke to her feelings that it should have been years ago. Frank Corrado: - Reiterated that the agreement equalizes the salary of the CFO which has been at $80, for about one year. There has not been a long period of time of disproportioned salaries. Further explained the Statute. Stan Doniger, Rio Grande: - Asked for clarification about raises given in 2017 other than Statutory officers; justification for raises. - Attempting to bring more salaries up to avoid losing employees to other Municipalities. Looked at several part-time employees salaries; bringing up $1.00 per hour. Stan Doniger, Rio Grande: - Asked about supervisors salaries.

2 - Trying to get all supervisors on an equal playing field. Rosie Jefferson, Cape May Court House: - Asked who the administrators were that sat in on the hiring of the CFO. Questioned how they could allow this to happen. - Did not sit on in the interviews. - Stated that he sat in on one of the interviews along with Connie Mahon and Kimberly Krauss. Kimberly Krauss: - Salary was not discussed during interviews. - Discussions took place afterwards. Needed to be competitive against the salary in which Ms. Quinones was already being paid. Rosie Jefferson, Cape May Court House: - Asked about former CFO, John Clifford. - Mr. Clifford resigned to go to another Municipality. Rosie Jefferson, Cape May Court House: - Asked if Mr. Clifford s resignation is what led to this. Frank Corrado: - Reiterated that Mr. Clifford left to go to another Municipality; significant salary increase from what he was making which was around $70, $80, salary for Ms. Quinones is the going rate for a CFO within a town such as Middle Township due to size and complexity. Triggered a consideration of Ms. Quinones salary compared to the Statutory Officers salaries; were not on an equal plain as statute requires. Township has fixed the problem. 4. RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT FOR BILLS BILL LIST A (General Bills) On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that payment for the following bills in the amounts indicated are hereby approved: Current Acct. $511, RESOLUTION APPROVING MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the following minutes are approved: Special Meeting 03/16/2017; Regular Meeting 04/03/2017. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the minutes from the 03/21/2017 closed session are hereby released. 6. REPORTS: The following departments have submitted their reports for the months indicated: Finance for the month of March; Sewer Collector for the month of March; Sterback Harbor for the month of March; Municipal Clerk for the month of March; and Construction Official for the month of March. 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE CHANGE IN EMPLOYMENT STATUS On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle that the following employee is hereby designated to the employment status listed below: NAME DEPARTMENT PREVIOUS AMENDED EFFECTIVE SALARY STATUS Travis Werner Public Works Laborer 1 P/T T/A STATUS Laborer 1 P/T Perm DATE 04/05/2017 $10.00ph 8. RESOLUTION SELF-EXAMINATION OF BUDGET On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-78b has authorized the Local Finance Board to adopt rules that permit municipalities in sound fiscal condition to assume the responsibility, normally granted to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, of conducting the annual budget examination; and WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-7 was adopted by the Local Finance Board on February 11, 1997; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5: through 7.5, the Township of Middle has been declared eligible to participate in the program by the Division of Local Government Services, and the Chief Financial Officer has determined that the local government meets the necessary conditions to participate in the program for the 2017 budget year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Township of Middle that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-7.6a & 7.6b and based upon the Chief Financial Officer's certification, the governing body has found the budget has met the following requirements: 1. That with reference to the following items, the amounts have been calculated pursuant to law and appropriated as such in the budget: a. Payment of interest and debt redemption charges b. Deferred charges and statutory expenditures c. Cash deficit of preceding year d. Reserve for uncollected taxes e. Other reserves and non-disbursement items

3 f. Any inclusions of amounts required for school purposes 2. That the provisions relating to limitation on increases of appropriations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: and appropriations for exceptions to limits on appropriations found at N.J.S.A. 40A: et seq., are fully met (complies with CAP law). 3. That the budget is in such form, arrangement, and content as required by the Local Budget Law and N.J.A.C. 5:30-4 and 5: That pursuant to the Local Budget Law: a. All estimates of revenue are reasonable, accurate and correctly stated b. Items of appropriation are properly set forth c. In itemization, form, arrangement and content, the budget will permit the exercise of the comptroller function within the municipality 5. The budget and associated amendments have been introduced and publicly advertised in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Local Budget Law, except that failure to meet the deadlines of N.J.S.A. 40A:4-5 shall not prevent such certification. 6. That all other applicable statutory requirements have been fulfilled. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution will be forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services upon adoption. 9. RESOLUTION READ BUDGET BY TITLE ONLY On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-8, as amended by L. 2015, c. 95, 14, 2015, provides that the budget may be read by title only at the time of the public hearing if a resolution is passed by not less than a majority of the full governing body, providing that at least one week prior to the date of hearing, a complete copy of the budget has been made available for public inspection, and has been made available to each person upon request; and WHEREAS, these two conditions have been met. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the budget shall be read by title only. 10. PUBLIC HEARING ON INTRODUCED BUDGET - Discussed several changes to the budget since first being introduced; Surplus was $1,611, which was $30, less than last year s budget; fund balance brought up to utilize what was utilized last year; $1,641, Minor adjustments to miscellaneous revenues; Interest on Investments and Deposits, hotel/motel tax and ambulance fees increased. - Asked for further justification for the changes - Explained that you do not want to budget more than what is going to be collected. - History shows we should meet that number. All budgets are projections; results may vary. Safe guards in budget; New Jersey budget law very conservative. - Introduced budget is about 60 sheets; any sheet that has a change is required to be summarized. Row 53 through row 63; sheet 11. Introduced budget can be compared to amended budget; all will be on the website. Explained decreases in Mayor and Committee other expenses, Township Clerk other expenses, Assessment of Taxes and Municipal Court. Combined line items broken out. Further explained other decreases to the introduced budget. Capital Improvement Fund. All changes reduce the tax levy that was introduced by $86,455.36; introduced budget was a 2.3-cent increase; with amendment, adoption would be a 2-cent increase. Introduced as $56.09 increase for average house assessed around $214,000.00; amended would be $48.46 increase. - Asked for it to be broken down into percentages. - Introduced was 5.63% increase; amended would be 4.93% increase. - Questioned what amount of that is within caps; how much of it is above; taking money from previous years. - Cap bank being utilized but not as much; further explained. - Asked how much was from cap bank. - Presented a slide from the budget presentation; $254, being used. - Township s percentage was 27% of last year s tax bill not including fire districts. Further explained the County and School s percentage; all inclusive of library, open space, health, etc. Last year average household paid $4, in taxes; $1, came to the Township; $2, went to the school and the county; fire district depends on location of home. 8,462 residents listed on tax book; value $2,51,441,900.00; average assessed value $242, Presented audience with a

4 chart breaking down taxation. Total budget $21,027,696.00; took grants out due to variation from year to year; further explained. Same portions of surplus will be utilized; has to be put back. Provided summary of fund balance. Taking flexibility out of appropriations can reduce surplus for future budgets. Summary of revenues; $11, increase. Summary of major appropriations; 13 line items make up 72% of budget. Conifer PILOT; revenue will be shared; explained percentages. Health insurance 6.22% increase. - Questioned if the reason for there being no information for 2013 health insurance was due to leaving state health benefits; honeymoon rate. - Unsure of history; will look into it. - The switch was prior to Switched again in 2012 or 2013; state health benefits to AmeriHealth and one more switch thereafter. - State pension bill; provided further explanation and statistics. Capital Improvement Fund will be replenished by $108, Reiterated all items that led to an increase in the budget. - Asked if salary and wages were included. - Yes; presented slide showing changes in salaries and other expenses. Decrease in other expenses; increase in salaries. - Asked for further explanation. - $67, is total of all line items; difference of the increase in salaries minus the decrease in other expenses. Reiterated the increase percentages in the introduced budget and the amended budget. Stan Doniger, Rio Grande: - Asked why the PILOT is considered an increase when the money comes in and goes right back out. - Explained that showing only the Township s share of the PILOT would not be transparent. Cannot distribute until collected. Stan Doniger, Rio Grande: - Police expenditures; hired more officers and salaries are a lot more; communications upgrades. Asked why that is included this year. - Explained some communication equipment was purchased through the Capital Improvement Fund; one time expenditure. - Will not show up in operating budget. - Confirmed; further explained and presented Capital Improvement Fund slide. Stan Doniger, Rio Grande: - Expressed his concern with going forward. - Explained to Mr. Doniger that the money to pay for the communication improvements came from capital; not in operating budget. - Explained that it is the goal to put more money into the Capital Improvement Fund every year; pay as you go. - Explained changes from last year to this year; need to start replenishing. - Fund is like a savings account. - Explained previous years money was not being put back in. Stan Doniger, Rio Grande: - Painting machine that is being considered. - Not enough money in the fund to buy that; would have to go out for bond. Rebuilding the fund. Stan Doniger, Rio Grande: - Asked how the money that is spent on bonds is accounted for. - Bond rate last year was less than 2%. - Consolidated other bonds. - Reiterated Mayor Clark s comments; rates higher this year. Offered to show Mr. Doniger some more information after the meeting. Stan Doinger, Rio Grande:

5 - Stated it would help him to better understand. Money in, money out needs to be factored in. - Confirmed it is factored in; further explained. Chief Leusner: - Explained police operating expenses for 2017; no increase last year or this year. Increase in police salary and wages includes 53 new officers. Salary and wage line is the largest item; 24-hour labor cost. John Larcella, Cape May Court House: - Expressed concern about the decrease in grants. - Explained once bike path projects are completed, will help. NJDOT Trust Fund not awarding the amount of grants they used to; more spaced out. - No Net Reforestation grant. - Grants cannot be anticipated. - Cannot budget for grants since it is not guaranteed. John Larcella, Cape May Court House: - Questioned if the Township should be on the forefront to be creative and try to find as many grants as possible. - The Township has adequate resources. Amount is as of now; if grants are rewarded, can be put into budget as chapter 159. Dan Lockwood: - Passed two years debt service reduced; continuing trend. - Level Funding Debt Service. Next 12 years should be consistent. - Asked if bond last year had a certain amount to be paid back in multiple years. - Reviewed budget page with Mr. Lockwood and discussed payment schedule. - Questioned if the new fees for the abandoned property registration would impact the budget this year. - It does not; no collection history makes it hard to predict. - Asked how the fee would be accounted for. - Miscellaneous revenue not anticipated. - Asked if there was a list of improvements projected with regards to the capital budget. - Reviewed sheet 40 with Ms. Mathis; can be amended at any time. Just a plan; generic and gives flexibility. - Asked how much was produced by the tax sale. - Figure is available on annual financial statement. Stan Donegar, Rio Grande: - Macro picture. Asked how closure of businesses will figure into projection. - Discussed total assessed evaluation and how delinquent taxes are paid; does not affect budget. - Spoke of the lack of information regarding the budget prior to this meeting. - Discussed last minute changes. - Holiday absences. - Budget was introduced a month ago; further discussed changes. Hard to tell what has happened with changes without prior notice. - Spoke of Committeemember Donohue s comments that had merit towards reduction on budget increase. - Expressed his concerns with there being no work session held.

6 - Agreed; spoke to everyone involved with the last-minute changes to the budget. Spoke to Committee working together to make these decisions. Would like more work sessions. Commended Committeemember Donohue for his ideas on budget changes. - Stated that he believes policy changes and how the government is ran need to be reviewed. Political scheme had merit. - Stated he wants to work together. - Reiterated that changes in ordinances, policies and procedures need to be looked at. - Welcomed public comment and input on operations. - Spoke to Committeemember Donohue s ideas that were presented. - Ideas were presented March 15 th. Changes have been made and applauds that and thankful that ideas were entertained. Anticipated an increase this year; was hopeful it could have been kept in the 2% cap. Expressed his concerns with increases in salary and wages for non-union employees; long-term impact on future contract negotiations. Impact would be less if raises were spread out. Spoke to it being stated in previous years that cap bank would not be touched unless there was a fiscal disaster. Does not want to go back on that promise to taxpayers. - Asked Mr. Caltabiano to explain to the audience what cap bank is. - Stated that if the Township is not at CAP, prior three years can be banked. - Add-ons such as debts services, increase in health insurance, new construction, etc. - Rolling three years. - Using old money is not a bad idea before it goes away. - Questioned why it is the government s money. - Different views; not easy to find $250, in the budget. Rosie Jefferson, Cape May Court House: - Commended statutory officers for getting what they deserve. Spoke to her understanding that the payment is being forced the way it is due to the hiring of the CFO. Asked Committeemember Donohue if he sat in on the hiring of Ms. Quinones. - No. Rosie Jefferson, Cape May Court House: - Those who sat in on the hiring of the CFO should have been aware of the affect. Back-doored into giving statutory officers the money they deserve; could happen again. - Stated that it was not a mistake; Ms. Quinones salary was voted on by all of Committee. Rosie Jefferson, Cape May Court House: - Understands, however, statutory offices deserved the same amount. Asked Committeemember Donohue if he was aware that the salary of Ms. Quinones was going to affect the statutory officers salaries. - Spoke to his support of paying the statutory officers what their equals make in other municipalities which is more than the agreed salary for the CFO. Felt like the potential litigation spoke volumes to not being proactive. Rosie Jefferson, Cape May Court House: - Asked what if the next batch does the same; taxpayers feel impact. - Clarified that statutory officers have specific rights under the law. Spoke to his desire to address the issue last year; would have attempted to implement salary increases over a period of time. Offset cost by saving money in other areas. 11. RESOLUTION AMEND 2017 BUDGET On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Mayor Clark and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, the local municipal budget for the year 2017 was approved on the 20th day of March, 2017, and WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget has been held as advertised, and WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said approved budget, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, that the following amendments to the approved budget of 2017 be made:

7 From To GENERAL REVENUES 1. Surplus Anticipated 1,611, ,641, Total Surplus Anticipated 1,611, ,641, Miscellaneous Revenues - Section A: Local Revenues Interest on Investments and Deposits 9, , Hotel/Motel Tax 42, , Ambulance Fees 795, , Total Section A: Local Revenues 1,789, ,800, GENERAL REVENUES Summary of Revenues 1. Surplus Anticipated (Sheet 4, #1) 1,611, ,641, Miscellaneous Revenues Total Section A: Local Revenues 1,789, ,800, Total Miscellaneous Revenues 6,420, ,431, Subtotal General Revenues (Items 1,2,3 and 4) 8,086, ,127, Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget: a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes Including Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 13,006, ,919, Total Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget 13,006, ,919, Total General Revenues 21,093, ,047, From To 8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS (A) Operations - within "CAPS" Mayor and Committee Other Expenses 6, , Township Clerk Other Expenses Miscellaneous Other Expenses 39, , Assessment of Taxes Other Expenses 47, , Municipal Court Other Expenses 39, , LAND USE AND ADMINISTRATION Planning Board Other Expenses Smart Growth Expenses - 5, Zoning Board Other Expenses 42, , PUBLIC WORKS FUNCTIONS Road Repairs and Maintenance Other Expenses 163, , CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION Code Enforcement Officer Salaries and Wages 51, , Demolition of Substandard Buildings Other Expenses - 10, Uniform Construction Code - Appropriations Offset by Dedicated Revenues (N.J.A.C. 5: ) State Uniform Construction Code Construction Official Salaries and Wages 86, , Other Expenses 15, , UTILITY EXPENSES AND BULK PURCHASES Natural Gas 50, , Total Operations {item 8(A)} within "CAPS" 17,000, ,975, Total Operations Including Contingent-within "CAPS" 17,000, ,975, Detail Salaries and Wages 8,539, ,525, Other Expenses (Including Contingent) 8,461, ,450, (H-1) Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes within "Caps" 19,030, ,005, GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ( C ) Capital Improvements - Excluded from "CAPS" Capital Improvement Fund 200, , Total Capital Improvements Excluded from "CAPS" 230, , (H-2) Total General Appropriation for Municipal Purposes Excluded from "CAPS" 1,644, ,624, GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS (O) Total General Appropriations - Excluded from "CAPS" 1,644, ,624, (L) Subtotal General Appropriations {items (H-1) and (O)} 20,675, ,630, (M) Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 417, , Total General Appropriations 21,093, ,047, GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS Summary of Appropriations (H-1) Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes within "CAPS" 19,030, ,005, ( C ) Capital Improvements 230, , (M) Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 417, , Total General Appropriations 21,093, ,047, RESOLUTION ADOPT 2017 BUDGET On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Mayor Clark and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that it is hereby declared that the Local Budget of the Township of

8 Middle for the year 2017 was introduced and approved at a regular meeting of the Township Committee held on March 20, 2017 and was thereafter advertised in the Herald-Times in its issue on April 5, 2017, which advertisement contained a notice of the date, time and place of the public hearing, and that at least one week prior to public hearing a complete copy of the approved budget as advertised was posted in the Middle Township Hall and made available to each person requesting the same during said week, and that sufficient copies of same are available for each person requesting the same at the scheduled public hearing; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Local Budget of the Township for the year 2017 was hereby read by title only, and also had public hearing on April 17, 2017; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Summary of Appropriations be made part of this resolution for the adoption of the budget for the year 2017; and FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Local Budget of the Township of Middle for the year 2017 is hereby adopted. 13. RESOLUTION INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE CAPE MAY COUNTY OPEN SPACE AND FARMLAND PRESERVATION PROGRAM; MIDDLE AND LOWER TOWNSHIP BIKE PATH CONNECTION On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, R.S. 40A: 4-87 provides the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of any Special Item of Revenue in the budget of any Municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount whereof was not determined at the time of adoption of budget, and WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of an appropriation for an equal amount. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, hereby requests the director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of additional items of revenue in the budget of the year 2017 in the sum of: Cape May County Open Space-Middle and Lower Bike Path Connection $227, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that like sum be and the same is hereby appropriated under the following caption: Cape May County Open Space-Middle and Lower Bike Path Connection $227, RESOLUTION THROUGH APPROVAL FOR PAYMENT TERMINAL LEAVE (ITEMS A THROUGH B) On motion by Committeeman Donohue seconded by Committeeman DeVico and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. (a) WHEREAS, Keith Woodrow is no longer employed with the Township of Middle, with an effective date of March 14, 2017; and WHEREAS, it is the policy of Middle Township to compensate resigning employees for accumulated vacation, compensation, sick and personal time; and WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has provided sufficient documentation verifying the amount of time accumulated and the Finance Officer has certified that time; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that payment be issued to the employee in the amount referenced below: Keith Woodrow Holiday Hours: 47 Comp Time Hours: 4 Total Hours: 51 $1, (inclusive of payroll tax expense to the Township) (b) WHEREAS, Joseph Gamble resigned with an effective date of March 31, 2017; and WHEREAS, it is the policy of Middle Township to compensate resigning employees for accumulated vacation, compensation, sick and personal time; and WHEREAS, the Human Resources Department has provided sufficient documentation verifying the amount of time accumulated and the Finance Officer has certified that time; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey that payment be issued to the employee in the amount referenced below: Joseph Gamble Personal Time Hours: 6 Vacation Time Hours: 16 Comp Time Hours: 18 Total Hours: 40 $ (inclusive of payroll tax expense to the Township) 15. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION LOWE S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT APPLICATION On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, the Township of Middle desires to apply for and obtain a grant from Lowe's for approximately $25, to carry out improvements to the Martin Luther King Center within the township. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township of Middle does hereby authorize the application for such a grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township of Middle hereby recognizes and accepts that the organization may offer a lesser or greater amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from said organization, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the Township of Middle and Lowe's.

9 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the persons whose names, titles, and signatures appear below are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement and any other documents necessary on connection therewith: 16. RESOLUTION APPROVE TRANSIENT MERCHANT VENDOR LICENSE JAMES R. BROWN DBA JIM S MISTER SOFTEE OF CAPE MAY COUNTY, LLC On motion by Committeeman Donohue seconded by Committeeman DeVico and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, James R. Brown dba Jim s Mister Softee of Cape May County, LLC has applied for a Vendor s License to operate an ice cream truck in Middle Township, and WHEREAS, proper application has been made to the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey and the proper fees have been paid. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey that the vendor applicant is hereby licensed by the Township of Middle to operate an ice cream truck in Middle Township from April 17, 2017 through December 31, RESOLUTION REFUND OF TAXES On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, a refund is due, as a result of the State of New Jersey sending a homestead benefit credit on tax exempt properties; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector s office has been instructed to refund the assessed owner of the property as long as they owned the property for the year the credit has been given. ACCT BLOCK LOT OWNER/LOCATION Gies, W Glenn 40 Egret Trail Cape May Court House, NJ $ Property location: 40 Egret Trail C0159 Lomax, Richard & Karen A 307 St. Andrews Drive Cape May Court House, NJ Property location: 307 Saint Andrews Drive Kochinski, Stephen T Etals 29 Falkirk Drive Rio Grande, NJ $ $ Property location: 29 Falkirk Drive NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, that the Chief Financial Officer be instructed to draw checks in the above noted amounts payable to the above-mentioned parties, as a refund of 2017 taxes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be given to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middle. 18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION 2017 ANJEC OPEN SPACE STEWARDSHIP GRANT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, the Township of Middle desires to apply for and obtain a grant from ANJEC for approximately $1, to procure a Butterfly/Pollinator Demonstration Garden. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township of Middle does hereby authorize the application for such a grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Township of Middle hereby recognizes and accepts that the organization may offer a lesser or greater amount and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from said organization, does further authorize the execution of any such grant agreement; and also, further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of the agreement between the Township of Middle and ANJEC. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the persons whose names, titles, and signatures appear below are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in said titles are authorized to sign the agreement and any other documents necessary on connection therewith: 19. RESOLUTION TAX SALE CERTIFICATE PREMIUM On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:5.1, if a tax sale certificate has a premium and is foreclosed by a lienholder, the premium becomes part of the foreclosure and is turned over to the C.F.O. of the Municipality; and WHEREAS, Section 13 requires that if a tax sale certificate has not been redeemed at the end of five years, the premium payment is then paid over to the Treasurer of the Municipality and the premium becomes part of the general municipal revenue for that year; and WHEREAS, the certificate listed below was foreclosed by the lienholder and now the premium will become part of the general fund. TAX SALE PREMIUM ACCOUNT BLOCK LOT CERT# DATE OF TAX SALE AMOUNT February 8, 2012 $5, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, that a check in the amount of $5, be accepted by the Chief Financial Officer from the Collector s lien redemption account.

10 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be given to the Chief Financial Officer of the Township of Middle. 20. RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A GREEN TEAM FOR SUSTAINABLE JERSEY PROGRAM On motion by Committeeman Donohue seconded by Mayor Clark and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. *Deputy Mayor DeVico Abstained WHEREAS, the following volunteer board members had previously resigned; and Name Volunteer Board Position Jeffrey Schafer Environmental Commission Member James Collins Environmental Commission Member NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, said vacancy has been filled as it was the intent of the governing body. Name Volunteer Board Position Amanda DeVico Environmental Commission Member 21. RESOLUTION PROMOTIONAL TITLE CHANGE On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the following employee is hereby promoted to the title opposite their name at the following salary: NAME DEPARTMENT TITLE SALARY EFFECTIVE John Oliva Public Works Supervising Equipment Operator $38, /01/ RESOLUTION THROUGH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESIGNATION (ITEMS A THROUGH B) On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. (a) BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, that the following resignations listed below, are acknowledged. NAME DEPARTMENT POSITION EFFECTIVE James Norris Recreation Recreation Aide F/T 04/21/2017 Steven Jackson Public Works Laborer 1 04/02/2017 Jacob Loefflad EMS EMT P/T 04/13/2017 Christopher Martino EMS EMT P/T 04/13/2017 (b) BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee, the Governing Body of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May and State of New Jersey, that the following resignation listed below, is acknowledged. NAME BOARD POSITION EFFECTIVE Mary Franz Council on the Arts Member 04/12/ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CREATION OF LIEN ON PROPERTY On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40: authorizes the governing body of every municipality the power to make, enforce, amend and repeal ordinances requiring the owner or tenant of a dwelling or of lands lying within the municipality to provide for the removal or destruction of brush, weeds, debris, etc. constituting fire hazard or injurious to public health or safety and to provide for the imposition of penalties for the violation of any such ordinance; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A.40: authorizes the municipality the right to place a lien against such dwelling or lands to provide for the cost of removing brush, weeds, debris, etc.; and WHEREAS, the Township of Middle has adopted Ordinance No known as Article I of Chapter 193 of the Code of the Township of Middle Property Maintenance; and WHEREAS, the Township of Middle has noticed the following property owners as indicated below and furthermore these violations had not been remedied; and WHEREAS, in absence of compliance by said owners, the Township of Middle commenced and completed abatement of these violations; and WHEREAS, the Code Enforcement Officer of the Township of Middle has certified the following cost as listed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that it hereby imposes a lien on the properties listed below as indicated. FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this lien shall be filed in the Office of the Tax Collector of the Township of Middle. OWNER PROPERTY LOCATION BLOCK // LOT AMOUNT Fitzick, Lillian 230 Indian Trail // 76 $1, RESOLUTION AWARD OF BID MIDDLE TOWNSHIP / LOWER TOWNSHIP BIKE PATH CONNECTOR On motion by Committeeman Donohue seconded by Committeeman DeVico and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, it has been deemed necessary and desirable to solicit bids for the Middle Township / Lower Township Bike Path Connector project; and WHEREAS, sealed bids were received on April 11, 2017; and WHEREAS, it appears that the following bid submitted represents a figure equal to the lowest bid received, which complies with specifications; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the contract for the Middle Township / Lower Township Bike Path Connector project, be and hereby is awarded to:

11 Kline Construction Co., Inc. $224, FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that this award is conditioned upon certification of availability of funds. 25. RESOLUTION RATIFY SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE AND MIDDLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, that the attached Shared Services Agreement with Middle Township s Board of Education and the Township of Middle for the use of Goshen s recreational fields one and six, be and is hereby ratified. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said agreement shall be valid from February 22, 2017 through the end of the Board s High School baseball season for FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officials are hereby authorized and directed to sign said agreement. 26. RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT NEW HIRE On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that the following employees are hereby appointed to the following position at the salaries opposite their names: NAME DEPARTMENT TITLE SALARY EFFECTIVE Mark Gose Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician P/T $10.60ph 04/17/ RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING ROAD CLOSURE WILDWOOD HALF WEEKEND On motion by Committeeman Donohue seconded by Committeeman DeVico and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, Morey s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks is orchestrating an event on April 30, 2017, and WHEREAS, said applicant has requested that State Highway 147 be shut down from the North Wildwood border to Ocean Drive and also Ocean Drive, from SH147 to the Stone Harbor border, and WHEREAS, the applicant has completed the required Special Events Application, Hold Harmless Agreement and Insurance certifications for this event. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey does hereby support the Wildwood Half Weekend sponsored by Morey s Piers and Beachfront Water Parks. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Middle Township Police Department has been notified of said event and has endorsed the closure. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the closure of the roads as indicated above are hereby acknowledged. 28. RESOLUTION RATIFY AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLE TOWNSHIP BASEBALL ASSOCIATION USE OF SNACK STAND On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, the governing body thereof, does hereby authorize the execution of the agreement with the Middle Township Baseball Association for use of the snack stand from April 15, 2017 through July 15, FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign said agreement in connection therewith. 29. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE STANDARD PROPERTY USE REQUIREMENTS WITH ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAILS BIKE PATH CONNECTOR On motion by Committeeman Donohue seconded by Committeeman DeVico and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Standard Property Use Requirements as required by Atlantic City Electric Company in connection with the Middle / Lower Bike Path Connector Project. 30. RESOLUTION AMENDING FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT GRASSY SOUNDS SEWER PROJECT On motion by Committeeman DeVico seconded by Committeeman Donohue and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, on January 2, 2017 Township Committee passed a resolution under the Fair and Open process for various professionals, otherwise known as Resolution 4-17; and WHEREAS, the Township of Middle appointed Frank Corrado to serve as Municipal Solicitor at its January 2017 reorganization meeting; and WHEREAS, Frank Corrado will be performing legal services necessary in connection with the Grassy Sounds Sewer Project and application process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey, that Frank Corrado shall provide the additional legal services mentioned above and said contract shall be amended as follows: Frank Corrado Legal Services Grassy Sounds Sewer Project Not to exceed $35, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A PORTION OF THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, ENLARGING, IMPROVING, AND/OR EXTENDING ITS GRASSY SOUNDS SANITARY SEWER PROJECT TO SERVE AN AREA LAWFULLY WITHIN ITS

12 JURISDICTION TO SERVE On motion by Committeeman Donohue seconded by Committeeman DeVico and passed on roll call, the following resolution was adopted. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Township of Middle (herein after called Association) to raise a portion of the cost of such undertaking by issuance of its bonds in the principal amount of One Million Four Hundred Forty-Six Thousand & 00/100 ($1,446,000.00) pursuant to the provisions of NJSA 40A:63-1 et. seq.; and WHEREAS, the Association intends to obtain assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture, (herein called the Government) acting under the provisions of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921et seq.) in the planning, financing, and supervision of such undertaking and the purchasing of bonds lawfully issued, in the event that no other acceptable purchaser for such bonds is found by the Association: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in consideration of the premises the Association hereby resolves: 1. To have prepared on its behalf and to adopt an ordinance or resolution for the issuance of its bonds containing such items and in such forms as are required by State statutes and as are agreeable and acceptable to the Government. 2. To refinance the unpaid balance, in whole or in part, of its bonds upon the request of the Government if at any time, it shall appear to the Government that the Association is able to refinance its bonds by obtaining a loan for such purposes from responsible cooperative or private sources at reasonable rates and terms for loans for similar purposes and periods of time as required by section 333(c) of said Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1983(c)). 3. To provide for, execute, and comply with Form RD 400-4, "Assurance Agreement," and Form RD 400-1, "Equal Opportunity Agreement," including an "Equal Opportunity Clause," which clause is to be incorporated in, or attached as a rider to each construction contract and subcontract involving in excess of $10, To indemnify the Government for any payments made or losses suffered by the Government on behalf of the Association. Such indemnification shall be payable from the same source of funds pledged to pay the bonds or any other legally permissible source. 5. That upon default in the payments of any principal and accrued interest on the bonds or in the performance of any covenant or agreement contained herein or in the instruments incident to making or insuring the loan, the Government at its option may (a) declare the entire principal amount then outstanding and accrued interest immediately due and payable, (b) for the account of the Association (payable from the source of funds pledged to pay the bonds or any other legally permissible source), incur and pay reasonable expenses for repair, maintenance, and operation of the facility and such other reasonable expenses as may be necessary to cure the cause of default, and/or (c) take possession of the facility, repair, maintain, and operate or rent it. Default under the provisions of this resolution or any instrument incident to the making or insuring of the loan may be construed by the Government to constitute default under any other instrument held by the Government and executed or assumed by the Association, and default under any such instrument may be construed by the Government to constitute default hereunder. 6. Not to sell, transfer, lease, or otherwise encumber the facility or any portion thereof, or interest therein, or permit others to do so, without the prior written consent of the Government. 7. Not to defease the bonds, or to borrow money, enter into any contractor agreement, or otherwise incur any liabilities for any purpose in connection with the facility (exclusive of normal maintenance) without the prior written consent of the Government if such undertaking would involve the source of funds pledged to pay the bonds. 8. To place the proceeds of the bonds on deposit in an account and in a manner approved by the Government. Funds may be deposited in institutions insured by the State or Federal Government or invested in readily marketable securities backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. Any income from these accounts will be considered as revenues of the system. 9. To comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations and to continually operate and maintain the facility in good condition. 10. To provide for the receipt of adequate revenues to meet the requirements of debt service, operation and maintenance, and the establishment of adequate reserves. Revenue accumulated over and above that needed to pay operating and maintenance, debt service and reserves may only be retained or used to make prepayments on the loan. Revenue cannot be used to pay any expenses which are not directly incurred for the facility financed by USDA. No free service or use of the facility will be permitted. 11. To acquire and maintain such insurance and fidelity bond coverage as may be required by the Government. 12. To establish and maintain such books and records relating to the operation of the facility and its financial affairs and to provide for required audit thereof as required by the Government, to provide the Government a copy of each such audit without its request, and to forward to the Government such additional information and reports as it may from time to time require. 13. To provide the Government at all reasonable times access to all books and records relating to the facility and access to the property of the system so that the Government may ascertain that the Association is complying with the provisions hereof and of the instruments incident to the making or insuring of the loan. 14. That if the Government requires that a reserve account be established, disbursements from that account(s) may be used when necessary for payments due on the bond if sufficient funds are not otherwise available and prior approval of the Government is obtained. Also, with the prior written approval of the Government, funds may be withdrawn and used for such things as emergency maintenance, extensions to facilities and replacement of short lived assets. 15. To provide adequate service to all persons within the service area who can feasibly and legally be served and to obtain USDA s concurrence prior to refusing new or adequate services to such