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June 21, 2006: Call to Order; Pledge of Allegiance. The July minutes were read and approved.
Roll Call:
| Rich Reinhart - A Hugh McCauley - P Bill Smigo - P Dagmar Chew - P Bob Steenrod - P Audrey Conant - P |
Jack Wichterman - P Bob Fite - P Tony Williams - P Pete Iurato - P Kate Wyatt - P |
Kate Wyatt: Explanation of Rich Reinhart's health issue.
Hugh McCauley: Has Engineer been in on some of the talks about Mall, etc? Maybe should have a waiver at entrance of Mall for trips and falls.
Jack Wichterman: Could have done engineering before going out for bond issue.
Linda Steenrod: Explained bond referendum issue as presented.
Louis Castella: Is going to be at the August 15th meeting.
Linda Steenrod: Suggests Lou Corea hold small meetings so correct information will be given.
Dagmer Chew: We have misconceptions - more communication to the public. Information should be presented from council before it comes to a vote for taxpayers benefit. Linda agrees all ordinances should be explained and come before the public for information before going out for bids.
Public Comments: Water & Sewer - Under a different ordinance - $450,000 for Mall - water & sewer will come under utilities. Not taking Church property. Towers may wish to be apart in walks, etc., with Mall. No decision yet. Rhodeside & Harwell to gather ideas first before concepts.
Christine Miller: Presentation
- Her recommendation - The TPA should take a position for the town;
- August 18th meeting should have representation of everyone in town;
- Took Revitalization Committee to task 76% ratables are homeowners;
- High residential assessment;
- Could petition for a change of government;
- Questioned the Feasibility Study done for Convention Hall;
- If approved at $1.2 Million, we'd show a deficit of $300,000 each year.
- Questioned eminent domain;
- Why are we having this Revitalization?
- As of 6/03 residential property has gone up 3 times;
- Curtis Bashaw is the driving force behind this.
Response to Comments:
Rich Juliano: Lets have an open mind not a knee jerk reaction towards someone who comes up with an idea. What is good for Cape May? Keep and open mind.
Revitalization Committee: Resigned 3 months ago - Rich Reinhart went on as Representative of TPA Board. Dagmar Chew letter to Mayor requesting Hugh McCauley represent TPA on Revitalization Committee.
Motion was made by Tony Williams: We would be happy to have a representative on the Revitalization Committee.
Jack Wichterman: No new form of government possible for another 2 years. Concept only at this time for Convention Hall. Old bonds retired. Our tax rate is excellent - best in the state. Lou Corea may not spend a cent before it comes before Council.
Dagmar Chew: Board not taking a position yea or nay on revitalization - constantly being a watch dog.
Tony Williams: We have been consistently critical of City Council & City Government on lack of information and discussion. Had it been handled properly, we wouldn't be where we are today.
Bob Steenrod: Our interest in Convention Center remaining a size we can handle - used by citizens of our town. In favor of concept - not telling poeple how to vote.
August 15th: Open Forum - 7pm City Council at Cape May Elementary School; Rhodeside & Harwell will be present.
Kate Wyatt: Contacting Lou Corea about Master Plan.
Tony Williams: What is Cape May going to look like?
Bob Fite: Maybe Revitalization should start with something else other than the Mall and parking.
August 18th: 7pm Annual TPA Meeting in the City Hall Auditorium; Revitalization - Mayor + Deputy Mayor.
Jim Wyatt: Checking to see if a representative from Revitalization Committee could be present.
Citizen of the Year: Jerry Gaffney
Heroine of the Year: Natalie Corsanico
Jim Wyatt: Public Comment - "Don't change Cape May!" ("You need to be more passionate Jim!")
Dennis Crawley (PA Member, retired): Interested in being a member of TPA Board.
Meeting Adjourned: 6:20pm
Respectfully submitted,
Audrey Conant, Secretary
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