ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010, AT 7:40 P.M., THE JACKSON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL HELD A SPECIAL MEETING IN THE MAIN MEETING ROOM OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING (NO EXECUTIVE SESSION HELD)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL:

COUNCILMAN KAFTON COUNCILWOMAN RIVERE COUNCILWOMAN UPDEGRAVE COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT BRESSI COUNCIL PRESIDENT MARTIN ATTORNEY GILMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK EDEN

ATTORNEY GILMORE TOWNSHIP CLERK EDEN

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: MAYOR REINA

As Clerk of this meeting, I publicly announce that in compliance with the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act” adequate notice of this meeting of the Jackson Township Council has been advertised in the manner prescribed by law. This statement shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting.

  • Sending Special Notice as required by Section 13 of the Open Public Meeting Act to the required newspapers on November 23, 2010 (publication on 11/27/10).
  • Posting the advance written notice on the Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building.
  • Filing the advance written notice of the Township Clerk for the purpose of public inspection.

COMMENTS BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERS:

COUNCILMAN KAFTON he has a question that he wanted to ask Mr. Gilmore. He asked about the Jackson code and outlined the qualifications in the code for Business Administrator which include a Bachelor's Degree. Mr. Torres is a very nice man; however, he doesn't have a degree and he has never served as a Business Administrator for any other town, so he is not quite sure why they are there. Attorney Gilmore stated that they are here because the Mayor wanted to introduce Mr. Torres to Council. Attorney Gilmore mentioned Mr. Torres' qualifications and accomplishments and that we'd be lucky to have him as a Business Administrator. Councilman Kafton again stated that the code that Mr. Gilmore's office wrote specifically call for a Bachelor's Degree. Council President Martin asked if the Township Code can be modified. Attorney Gilmore replied that it can be.

JOSE JOEY TORRES – 130 ARLINGTON AVENUE, PATTERSON addressed the Council and goes on to describe his position in Patterson and the day-to-day operations he is involved in. Attorney Gilmore stated that he believes that the knowledge and experience that Mr. Torres has will benefit Jackson Township tremendously. Councilman Kafton said that he met and spoke with Mr. Torres, he thinks he's a very nice person; however, we have rules and regulations and you're saying that we can just change them. He is wondering why we paid Mr. Gilmore to write this if it can be changed. Attorney Gilmore replied, as you know, an Ordinance can be amended at any time.

COUNCILWOMAN UPDEGRAVE stated that she sees no problem in giving Mr. Torres a chance. This gentleman has proven to me, after speaking with him for over an hour, and reviewing his resume, that he is qualified and she believes we should give him a chance.