Enterprise zone development corporation of the wildwoods

ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT

CORPORATION OF THE WILDWOODS
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Minutes of Meeting
A meeting of the Board Members of the Enterprise Zone Development Corporation of the Wildwoods was called to order at 3:00 PM by Board Chairman, Mayor Ernie Troiano, Jr., at Wildwood City Hall, 4400 New Jersey Avenue, Wildwood, NJ.
Ellen DeVito led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Oath of Office was administered by Mayor Troiano to Mayor Chris Fox.
Roll Call:

The following Board Members were present at the meeting:

Patrick Rosenello, City of North Wildwood

Jodi DiEduardo, City of North Wildwood

Sal Zampirri, City of North Wildwood

Don Cabrera, Borough of Wildwood Crest

Mark Roszkowski, Borough of Wildwood Crest

Jeff Walden, Borough of Wildwood Crest (arrived 3:15pm)

Chris Fox, West Wildwood

Ernie Troiano, Jr., City of Wildwood

Marc Karavan, City of Wildwood

Not in attendance were:

Will Morey, City of Wildwood
Also present:

Ellen DeVito, Recording Secretary

Approval of Minutes:

Mayor Troiano asked for a motion to approve the minutes from the February 29, 2012 meeting.

Motion by: Jodi DiEduardo Seconded: Sal Zampirri
Minutes were approved unanimously with the exception of Mayor Fox who abstained.

Old Business:

West Wildwood Family Fun Festival - Ellen stated that an email was sent to the members of the Board requesting approval for West Wildwood to use $12,000.00 of their UEZ funds for the Borough’s Family Fun Festival. Ellen stated that she received approvals from the Board members so that West Wildwood could proceed with the event. Mayor Fox thanked the members of the Board for their approval.


New Business:
UEZ Personnel

Mayor Troiano explained that Lou Ferrara is no longer employed with the City. He stated that Lou was an At-Will employee and was terminated by Commissioner Byron. Mayor Troiano stated that Ellen continues the day-to-day operation of the UEZ.

UEZ Pending Legislation

At this time there is pending legislation to revamp the UEZ program. The State budget should be adopted by June 30^th and at that time we will know if the UEZ program will be funded. After the budget is adopted, the Committee will get together to determine how to proceed. Patrick Rosenello stated that he had spoken with Mike Zumpino from TRIAD and we may be able to work with him and EDA if new guidelines are put in place. After some discussion, the Board decided to put the budget issue on hold until a determination is made by the state.

Comments by Board Members

There were no comments by Board members

Seeing no further business to be discussed, Mayor Troiano asked for a motion to adjourn.

Motion by: Jeff Walden Seconded by: Jodie DiEduardo
All members voted unanimously to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 3:20 PM.

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Ellen DeVito

Recording Secretary

Approved: