Jackson Township Council Meeting of November 29, 2016
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they also put pressurized wood there and put the containers on the property line. It was rejected and they walked away from it. He advised it should be followed up with the DEP. Mr. Visconi confirmed Code Enforcement would coordinate with the DEP.
DENISE GARNER – 14 EVERGREEN COURT – informed that property (504
Whitesville Road) has about 183 violations. The DEP has been out there numerous times and it seems the owner is refusing to pay the violations. I walked the property and I found out that the NJDEP has issued letters and copied the Township. Why hasn’t the Township stepped in to forcibly take this owner to task? It’s been going on for years. I wrote up an extensive Environmental Impact Statement and it still sits. The DEP has told them to fill in and correct those problems. Administrator Schlegel stated the DEP is the enforcing agency and not the Township. I disagree that it is the Township. Ms. Garner stated that didn’t happen and there is a long history on that property. Council Vice President Bressi explained they had an application and it was denied. They came in again and then rescinded. There is no application to be heard or presented to the Planning Board. Council President Nixon stated the DEP is not shy in issuing a violation or chasing down the violators. The DEP needs to step in and enforce their rules.
Ms. Garner asked about the Southern Reliable Line that is coming through Jackson. A letter was submitted to the Township and as a Council, you didn't comment on it. As a Commissioner, I did. It will go through contaminated sites and there is a possibility of a threat to the residents in those areas. I'm surprised you haven't attended any of these meetings. I have a map if you'd like to review it and perhaps you can write a letter of concern. If this goes, we'll have a big problem. Council President Nixon advised he would like to see what she has. Applause.
Council President Nixon advised comments are through the Chair and we will not have individual members on the dais speaking over one another and will not be confrontational. When someone is speaking, we will not speak over each other.
ELENOR HANNUM – 7 EVERGREEN COURT – questioned why the bids were rejected on Resolution 362R-16. Attorney Cipriani advised the specifications will be amended and it will be reposted. Township Clerk Eden advised the opportunity to question the Resolutions was earlier in the meeting.
Ms. Hannum stated we noticed the Police contracts changed from $5,000 to $55,000 and another from $5,000 to $65,000. She felt the electronic statements were broad and Administrator Schlegel advised there was a $49,500 increase for Police communication equipment for the vehicles. Also, an additional $10,500 for other anticipated equipment needed by the end of this year. Their equipment needs to be upgraded. Ms. Hannum asked about Blue Line and Administrator Schlegel advised it was for emergency lighting equipment to outfit the 2017 vehicles ($11,097 each) and anticipated future purchases for another $10,000.
Under 357R-16 Mayor Reina appointed an additional member to the Private Residential Communities Advisory Board. We have an open seat for the Planning Board since August and is there a reason why our Mayor hasn’t appointed someone to that position. Council President Nixon advised we’ve asked the Mayor to provide us with names and we’re waiting for him to update us for his recommendations and we’re anticipating these seats will be filled soon. Council Vice President Bressi advised since 2006, the Planning Board has never cancelled a meeting due to a lack of quorum.
Ms. Hannum asked Attorney Cipriani where the anticipated project is located for Ordinance 30-16 and Ms. Cipriani advised off of Perrineville Road (the old Hovbilt property). Ms. Hannum asked who recommended it and Attorney Cipriani explained it was a request from the developer as a result of a Court Order. Ms. Hannum had concerns about city water and/sewer out there and Attorney Cipriani stated it was presented by the developer.
Ms. Hannum asked about the Executive Session with the land donation to Ocean County and Attorney Cipriani stated any action from that discussion would be in a form of an ordinance and she would have the opportunity to comment on it then.