===== PAGE 1 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 127-2025 # RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION TO AUTHORIZE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO CLOSED DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING MATTERS WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act permits the exclusion of the public from a public meeting under certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, this governing body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion concerning the hereinafter specified subject matter. 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: a) Attorney/ Client Privilege - NJ Pinelands update 3. It is anticipated that the subject matter discussed may be made public upon its conclusion or final disposition. ## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRA MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025.
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SANDRA MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX
===== PAGE 2 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 128-2025 ## RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CANCELLATION OF PROPERTY TAXES DUE TO TOTALLY EXEMPT VETERAN WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has forwarded to the Mayor and Council of the Township of Jackson, a recommendation to cancel uncollectible taxes, due to the property owner being approved for a totally exempt veteran; and WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-99, there are provisions for the Township of Jackson to make adjustments with respect to uncollectible taxes. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Township of Jackson, Ocean County, New Jersey, do hereby authorize the cancellation of taxes as follows, based upon the recommendation of the Tax Collector:
BLOCKLOTNAMEAMOUNT
580620BENJAMIN J STONER979.16 (1ST Q 20252,202.65 (2^{ND} Q 2025) 503.62 (1ST Q 2025)1,417.12 (2^{ND} Q 2025) 570.70 (1ST Q 2025)1,834.26 (2^{ND} Q 2025)
1140444MATTHEW H SHULMAN
129056WILLIAM BECHTEL
## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRAF. MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025.
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SANDRA MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX
===== PAGE 3 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 129-2025 # AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL TAXES AS TO BLOCK: 23107 LOT: 2 FOR A 100% DISABLED VETERAN WHO IS ENTITLED TO A 50% DEDUCTION BECAUSE OF OWNERSHIP BE IT RESOLVED by the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1) The Tax Collector is hereby authorized to cancel 50% of the taxes for Block: 23107, Lot: 2, for a prorated amount based upon the application date as 2/20/2025 by William Mc Kinnon, 1448 Jordan Ave, Jackson, NJ 08527. 2) Once the tax rate is struck for 2025 the collector will cancel off 50% of the total tax bill. A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the following; A. Township Tax Collector B. Tax Assessor ## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRA MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025.
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SANDRA MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX
===== PAGE 4 ===== ### AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR UPDATES TO THE STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN AND OTHER 2023 MS4 PERMIT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 WHEREAS, January 24, 2025, the Township was issued a report prepared by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) regarding its compliance audit, which was conducted last year with respect to the Township's MS4 program. WHEREAS, several observations of non-compliance were noted resulting in the issuance of a Notice of Violation. As a result, the NJDEP has requested that the Township provide a written response concerning the specific remedial measures that will be instituted to address the observations noted. WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional engineering services related to the Township's preparation of a written response to NJDEP and to update the Township's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP), which should have been updated on July 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, the performance of these services requires knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2, and the Township has determined that T&M Associates has the ability and expertise to perform the Municipal services required by the Township and is duly qualified to serve as Municipal Engineer; and WHEREAS, T&M Associates has provided the Township with a scope and budget proposal dated February 7, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule A; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body to appoint T&M Associates Engineers to provide the professional engineering services related to the Township's preparation of a written response to NJDEP and to update the Township's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) in the amount of $10,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that there are funds available for this contract, which certification is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., authorizes the award of contracts for "Professional Services" and requires that the resolution and contract be made available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That T&M Associates Engineers is hereby appointed to provide professional engineering services related to the Township’s preparation of a written response to NJDEP and to update the Township’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) with the proposal attached hereto as Schedule A. 2. That this contract is awarded as a “Professional Service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be performed by a person or persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately. 4. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Township Clerk to the Purchasing Agent and T&M Associates Engineers. 5. That a certificate of availability of funds in the amount of $10,000.00 executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto. The following account number constitutes the availability of funds for this project: G-02-40-565-000-099. ===== PAGE 5 ===== ### RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL LICENSED LAND SURVEYOR AND ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR LONDON DRIVE EASEMENT ACQUISITION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,600.00 WHEREAS, there exists a need for professional land surveying and professional engineering services related to the acquisition of access and utility easement rights for London Drive (a private access and utility easement located through Block 13001 Lot 49 and Block 13001 Lot 24) in the Township of Jackson; and WHEREAS, the performance of these services requires knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2, and the Township has determined that T&M Associates has the ability and expertise to perform the Municipal services required by the Township and is duly qualified to serve as Minuicipal Land Surveyor and Engineer; and WHEREAS, T&M Associates has provided the Township with a scope and budget proposal dated February 4, 2025, a copy of which is attached hereto as Schedule A; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body to appoint T&M Associates Engineers to provide the professional land surveying and engineering services related to the acquisition of access and utility easement rights for London Drive (a private access and utility easement located through Block 13001 Lot 49 and Block 13001 Lot 24) in the Township of Jackson in the amount of $9,600.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that there are funds available for this contract, which certification is attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., authorizes the award of contracts for "Professional Services" and requires that the resolution and contract be made available for public inspection. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That T&M Associates Engineers is hereby appointed to provide professional land surveying and professional engineering services related to the acquisition of access and utility easement rights for London Drive (a private access and utility easement located through Block 13001 Lot 49 and Block 13001 Lot 24) in the Township of Jackson with the proposal attached hereto as Schedule A. 2. That this contract is awarded as a “Professional Service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because it is for services to be performed by a person or persons authorized by law to practice a recognized profession. 3. That this resolution shall take effect immediately. 4. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Township Clerk to the Purchasing Agent and T&M Associates Engineers. 5. That a certificate of availability of funds in the amount of $9,600.00 executed by the Chief Financial Officer is annexed hereto. The following account number constitutes the availability of funds for this project: G-02-40-565-000-099. ===== PAGE 6 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 132-2025 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON AUTHORIZING THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF PETER MAHER AS TAX ASSESSOR WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-146, a municipality shall provide for the appointment of a tax assessor; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-148 provides that a municipal tax assessor shall hold his office for a term of 4 years from the first day of July next following his appointment; and WHEREAS, Peter Maher was duly appointed as Tax Assessor for the Township of Jackson and his appointment is expiring June 30, 2025; WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council desire to reappoint Peter Maher to the position of Tax Assessor, effective July 1, 2025, thereby granting tenure to Peter Maher under N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.31. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey: 1. That Peter Maher is reappointed to the position of Tax Assessor, effective July 1, 2025, which shall grant Peter Maher tenure under N.J.S.A. 54:1-35.31. 2. That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the following: a. Director, Division of Taxation; b. Administrator, Board of Taxation; c. Jackson Township Business Administrator; and d. Peter Maher ## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRA F. MARTIN, RMC, CMR, Township Clerk of the Township of Jackson do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Township of Jackson Township Committee at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025.
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SANDRA F. MARTIN, CMR, RMC Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
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Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX
===== PAGE 7 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 134-2025 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN TAX REFUNDS WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Township Tax Collector that the taxpayers as indicated are entitled to overpayment refunds, and; WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Council to have these overpayments returned to the respective taxpayers; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, that: 1. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized to make overpayment refunds in the amount shown and to the taxpayers. 2. Copies of this Resolution to the Tax Collector. Name: ___ Amount: ___ Corelogic Real Estate Tax Services $28,787.21 ## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRA F. MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025. San Bra Madsen SANDRA F. MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX
===== PAGE 8 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 135-2025 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPOINTING STEPHANIE MARLIN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WHEREAS, there exists a need to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for the Township of Jackson due to the expiration of the previous term; and WHEREAS, Ms. Stephanie Marlin is duly qualified to be appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 provides that the Chief Financial Officer shall be appointed for a term of four years running from January 1 in the year in which the Chief Financial Officer is appointed; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the governing body to appoint Ms. Stephanie Marlin to serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Township of Jackson, effective January 1, 2025, for a term of four years in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.40A:9-140.10. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the governing body of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That the governing body does hereby appoint Stephanie Marlin to the position of Chief Financial Officer to serve for a term of four years in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.40A:9-140.10, said term commencing on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2029. 2. That Stephanie Marlin shall perform the duties and responsibilities of the position of Chief Financial Officer such as are set forth by State statute and the Municipal Code of the Township of Jackson and shall receive a prorated salary of $105,000.00 per annum in accordance with the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Jackson. 3. That a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Mayor, the Township Auditor, Stephanie Marlin, and the Department of Community Affairs. ## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRA F. MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025.
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Pandra March SANDRA F. MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX
===== PAGE 9 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 136-2025 # RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR NINETEEN 2025 AMUSEMENT GAMES LICENSES FOR SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE LLC WHEREAS, the Township Clerk received an application for nineteen Amusement Games Licenses from Six Flags Great Adventure LLC to operate arcade games at Six Flags Great Adventure located at 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted the application form prescribed by the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, the municipal and state license fees, and complied with all requirements of the Code of the Township of Jackson including approval by the Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson as follows: 1. That the application of Six Flags Great Adventure LLC for nineteen Amusement Game Licenses to operate arcade games at Six Flags Great Adventure located at 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson, New Jersey, is hereby approved and licenses granted for the year 2025. 2. That a copy of this resolution shall be provided to Six Flags Great Adventure LLC. 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. ## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRA F. MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025.
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SANDRA F. MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX
===== PAGE 10 ===== # TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON RESOLUTION 137-2025 ######### RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2025 DISTRICTED DRIVING CRACKDOWN. U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY., FROM THE U.S. DOT/NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000.00 WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson Police Department is seeking authorization to apply for and accept the 2025 Distracted Driving Crackdown. U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY, commencing April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 from the DOT/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; and WHEREAS, the State would award a grant to the Township of Jackson in the amount of $7,000.00 for traffic enforcement during the thirty day period; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey the following: 1. That the Jackson Township Police Department is authorized to make application for and accept the 2025 Distracted Driving Crackdown. U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY in the amount of $7,000.00. 2. The rate shall be $70.00 per hour. 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and the Township Clerk to attest to the Grant Acceptance Conditions. 4. That this resolution shall become effective immediately. 5. That upon adoption of this resolution, the Clerk is authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of it to Sgt. Robert Reiff, Thomas Lombarski and any other interested parties. ## CERTIFICATION I, SANDRA MARTIN do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson at a meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2025.
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SANDRA MARTIN, RMC, CMR Municipal Clerk, Jackson Township
Township CouncilMotionSecondedAyesNaysAbstainAbsent
Councilman BorrelliX
Councilman PalmeriX
Councilman SargentXX
Council Vice President BurnsteinXX
Council President KuhnX