January 5, 2005 The City of Woodbury s 134th Reorganization Meeting was called to order by the Clerk/Administrator, Thomas B. Bowe, on Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at Woodbury City Hall, 33 Delaware Street, Woodbury, N.J.. The Invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Robert W. Ralph, Sr. Pastor, Kemble Memorial United Methodist Church. The City Clerk read the results of the General Election. RESULTS OF THE ELECTION HELD NOVEMBER 2, 2004 CITY OF WOODBURY - MAYOR Leslie Clark (R) 2,133 Robert A. Curtis (D) 1,952 COUNCIL WARD 1 WARD 2 Robert Schreyer (D) 638 Patricia Bassler (R) 482 Barry Sloane (D) 804 David G.T. Morris R) 421 WARD 3 Heather Tierney (R) 930 David Schmid (D) 782 COUNCIL MEMBERS SWORN IN Introduction by City Clerk of Councilwoman Roberta Schreyer who was sworn in by Assemblywoman Nilsa Cruz-Perez. Introduction by City Clerk of Councilman C. Barry Sloane, accompanied by his wife, Dianne Herland Sloane, Esq. Oath given by Dianne Herland Sloane, Esq.. Introduction by City Clerk of Councilwoman Heather Tierney, accompanied by her husband, John and her sons, Jack and Kevin. Oath given by Michael A. Aimino, Esq.. SWEARING IN OF MAYOR The City Clerk introduces Mayor Leslie Clark, accompanied by her husband, Rick and her son, Jim. Oath administered by Michael A. Aimino, Esquire. ROLL Present: Brown, Curtis, Louis, Graziani, Sloane, Schreyer, Grimming, Tierney, Riskie, Mayor Clark 1
Absent: No One NOMINATION OF COUNCIL PRESENT Councilman Sloane nominated Harry Riskie for President of Council, the motion was seconded by Councilman Louis. President Riskie assumed the Chair. Mayor Leslie Clark Administered the Oath of Office to President Riskie. President Riskie delivered his Annual Message. President Riskie appointed Council Committees. President Riskie introduced honored guests. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION #05-01 - RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING MOTION FIXING TIME OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY FOR THE YEAR 2005 Councilwoman Brown presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilman Graziani, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-02 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY FOR THE YEAR 2005 Councilman Graziani presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Graziani, seconded by Councilman Louis, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-03 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY WITH FULL AUTHORITY TO ACT IN ALL MATTERS AS THE PRESIDENT DURING PERIODS OF ABSENCE FROM THE CITY OF PRESIDENT HARRY R. RISKIE (Thomas Louis) Councilwoman Schreyer presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilwoman Schreyer, seconded by Councilwoman Tierney, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-04 - RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2004 roll call vote. Ayes 9 Brown, Curtis, Louis, Graziani, Sloane, Schreyer, Grimming, Tierney, Riskie Nays 0 2
RESOLUTION #05-05 - RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY FOR THE LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2004 On motion of Councilman Tierney, seconded by Councilman Grimming, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-06 - RESOLUTION FIXING THE SUM TO BE CHARGED FOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS Councilman Grimming presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Grimming, seconded by Councilman Curtis, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-07 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORIES OF FUNDS OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY Councilman Curtis presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Graziani, the resolution was adopted by a Councilman Sloane did not participate in the vote due to a potential conflict of interest. RESOLUTION #05-08 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES AND THE COURIER POST AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS FOR NOTICES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS RESOLUTION #05-09 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY CLERK FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Gail Scheffler) Councilman Graziani presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Graziani, seconded by Councilwoman Schreyer, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #04-10 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING SOLICITOR FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Michael Aimino) 3
Councilwoman Brown presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Schreyer, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-11 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING TAX SEARCH OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Theresa Hamilton) RESOLUTION #04-12 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING GRANT COORDINATOR AND GRANT TREASURER FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Robert Law) On motion of Councilman Louis, seconded by Councilman Grimming, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-13 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PROSECUTOR FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Thomas Campo) Councilman Grimming presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Grimming, seconded by Councilman Curtis, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-14 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING A PUBLIC DEFENDER (Jerry Lonabaugh) Councilman Curtis presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Sloane, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-15 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING SIGNATORIES FOR BANKING INSTITUTIONS RESOLUTION #05-16 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN AUDITOR FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (William H. Buckley, III) 4
Councilman Graziani presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Graziani, seconded by Councilwoman Schreyer, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-17 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ENGINEER FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Joseph Schiavo) roll call vote. Councilwoman Grimming presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Grimming seconded by Councilman Tierney, the resolution was adopted by a Ayes 8 Brown, Curtis, Louis, Graziani, Schreyer, Grimming, Tierney, Riskie Nays 1 Sloane RESOLUTION #05-18 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATORS (Joan Reid, Linda Banks) RESOLUTION #05-19 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING PART TIME DEPUTY COURT ADMINISTRATORS (Wendy Harvey, Denise Athey) On motion of Councilman Louis, seconded by Councilman Grimming, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-20 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING HOUSING INSPECTORS FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Brian Bosworth, John Leech) Councilman Grimming presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Grimming, seconded by Councilman Curtis, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-21 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING ASSISTANT BUILDING INSPECTORS FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Charles Bastow, Michael Grecco) Councilman Curtis presented the above-entitled resolution. 5
On motion of Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Sloane, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-22 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF WOODBURY BOARD OF HEALTH (Kim Pipolo, Gayle Hughes) ) RESOLUTION #05-23 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING COUNCILPERSON TO THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Bruce Grimming) Councilman Graziani presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Graziani, seconded by Councilwoman Schreyer, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-24 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR FOR THE WOODBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Jean Wipf) Councilwoman Brown presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Tierney, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-25 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Donald Hall) RESOLUTION #05-26 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING BOND COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Parker, McCay & Criscuolo) On motion of Councilman Louis, seconded by Councilman Grimming, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-28 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING PLANNING/ZONING BOARD ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Brian Bosworth) 6
Councilman Curtis presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Sloane, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-29 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING FUND COMMISSIONER FOR THE MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND (Thomas B. Bowe) RESOLUTION #05-30 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ALTERNATE FUND COMMISSIONER FOR THE MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND (Robert Law) Councilman Graziani presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Graziani, seconded by Councilwoman Schreyer, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-31 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING A SAFETY COORDINATOR FOR THE MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND (Reed Merinuk) Councilwoman Schreyer presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilwoman Schreyer, seconded by Councilwoman Tierney, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-32 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING ZONING OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (John Leech) RESOLUTION #05-33 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX ASSESSOR TO ACT AS AGENT FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILING AND SETTLING TAX APPEALS ON BEHALF OF THE TAXING DISTRICT FOR THE TAX YEAR 2005 On motion of Councilman Louis, seconded by Councilman Grimming, the resolution was adopted by a 7
RESOLUTION #05-34 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING INSURANCE AGENT FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY AND RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT FOR THE GLOUCESTER, SALEM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND (David Strout) Councilman Grimming presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Grimming, seconded by Councilman Curtis, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-35 - RESOLUTION FIXING INTEREST RATE FOR DELINQUENCY IN PAYMENT OF TAXES AND/OR WATER AND SEWER BILLINGS AND FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON ASSESSMENT INSTALLMENTS Councilman Curtis presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Sloane, the resolution was adopted by a RESOLUTION #05-36 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING CO-DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Tom Dukelow) RESOLUTION #05-37 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE CITY OF WOODBURY (Theresa Hamilton) Councilwoman Brown presented the above-entitled resolution. On motion of Councilwoman Brown, seconded by Councilwoman Schreyer, the resolution was adopted by a Mayor Clark delivered her Annual Message. Mayor Clark made her appointments. PLANNING BOARD Kathleen O Connor, Secretary four year term John Pafumi - four year term Alternates: 1) Dave Morris, 2) Lester Brown, 3) Patricia Bassler, 4) Mark Sullivan LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Kathryn Black - 5 year term John Belko - 5 year term Maureen DiMartile - Alternate for Mayor 8
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Luke Ivey - 4 year term Joseph Cavanaugh (to fill the unexpired term of Ruth Tyler) On motion of Councilman Louis, seconded by Councilman Sloane, the Mayor s appointments were confirmed. President Riskie asked everyone to keep Jane Yeiter and her family in their prayers. There being no further business, on motion of Councilman Curtis, seconded by Councilman Sloane, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.. THOMAS B. BOWE Clerk/Administrator 9