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Ms. Hannum wanted the stance of Council as she and Ms. Walker had been trying to have legislation pushed forward by Assemblyman Dancer regarding the cease and desist. There is another incursion of people pushing to get our residents to sell their home. Council President Nixon advised when Assemblyman Dancer can come up with a statute that is constitutional, I would support it. We’ve discussed this issue many times and I would prefer to see the legislature act on it as they’ve done in other places. Ms. Hannum disagreed that it was not unconstitutional. There are people receiving mailers from Brooklyn and they are highly offended and worried. It would be nice if our local leadership supported legislation for cease and desist. Council President Nixon stated once he sees the introduction with a Bill Number that the Council could consider and if it’s something that is done correctly, you’ll see the sense of this governing body on it.

CHRISTINA KISSEBERTH – 40 NO. LAKESIDE AVENUE – looking for an update to the audio in the main meeting room. Council Vice President Bressi advised it's been asked continually since 1985 and it's a horrible system and Council has asked for it several times. Administrator Schlegel advised it will be seen in the capital budget. Ms. Kisseberth asked for a visual for those that are elderly or with small children. Council President Nixon advised they will move forward with the audio and circle back.

BOB SKINNER – 404 LARKSPUR LANE – Regarding the Rent Control Board, does Jackson Gardens have any rent control units? Council President Nixon advised they have been exempt. He asked if the Board can be notified in advance, when an applicant gets approval that would fall under Rent Control. Attorney Cipriani stated the Planning Board can make that notification for themselves. If it will be required, it will have to come from Council. Council Vice President Bressi stated it did come through Council and he wasn’t sure how they didn’t hear about it. Mr. Skinner is waiting for his meeting and trying to re-write the application and the application process for Rent Control. We have been able to return money to the taxpayers this year,; we’ve levied fines against those who have gone against our ordinance. Council President Nixon advised they’re trying to coordinate the professionals. We’re all proud of the work you and the Rent Control Board have done. You’re doing a wonderful job and we will continue to provide you with whatever resources we can.

LAURA AURIEMMA – 22 GALASSI COURT – On December 6, 2016 in Toms River a meeting is being held regarding a citizen population increase in Ocean County. Will there be a representative from Jackson attending? Council President Nixon stated he has seen a legal notice but not an outline of what it is their looking for. We have not been asked for formal comments. Council Vice President Bressi felt it was a public hearing just for suggestions. Council President Nixon stated the CDBG was the requirement for the hearing. He stated he’ll review his schedule to see if he can attend.

MELISSA BOSTICH – 15 CYPRESS AVENUE – seeking a follow up for the hiring of more Police Dispatchers. We’re already down 2 and 2 are on disability leave. We have 7 full-time dispatchers working 24 hours a day. Are we not of any importance to anyone? I believe they just hired 6 additional Police Officers. Administrator Schlegel advised the interviews are scheduled for this Friday and the process did take longer than expected. Ms. Bostich noted there is a 3-month training period. Council Vice President Bressi stated he has a great respect for dispatchers as his daughter was a certified dispatcher there for many years. Council President Nixon stated without question. Applause.

JOHN BURROWS – 19 LOCUST AVENUE, RED BANK – Thanked Council for all the nonsense they put up with. Recently on Facebook I’ve been a little more involved than I should be and they’re a lot of internet trolls that have nothing better to do than waste their time. None are human enough to do anything about it, just wasting everyone’s time. I know none of you are benefiting for what you do. I’ve been on the Zoning Board for 8 years and never benefited. If anyone wants to prove I’ve taken anything, I’ll bash your skulls in. I’m resigning from the Board and I’m done because I’m moving. They are cowards and you all do an excellent job. I very much appreciate that you go through the trouble you go through to do this; there is no gain. I have tens of thousands of hours of volunteer time in this town, through EMS, Zoning Board, committees and Sunday School. Not one of them have the guts to do anything but you have. Mr. Burrows endorsed Rae Ann Walker for the Zoning Board vacancy/position. Council President Nixon stated they’ll be no lobbying here and we’re very