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JOHN GASKILL – 25 NORTH LAKESIDE DRIVE asked if we can amend the requirements for the position and add a four-month probation for Mr. Torres to be evaluated. Council President Martin replied that it is a State Law.
JOHN SUTTLES – MEADOWOOD ROAD he believes if he is appointed tonight that Council would be in violation of their own code.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT RESOLUTION NO. 488R-11 BY: BRESSI
MOTION SECONDED BY: UPDEGRAVE
YES: RIVERE, UPDEGRAVE, BRESSI & MARTIN
NO: KAFTON
ATTORNEY GILMORE amended the Resolution to include the provision that Council is waiving the educational requirements based on work experience of the individual.
MR. TORRES thanked everyone for giving him this opportunity and he looks forward to working with the Governing Body.
MOTION TO APPROVE BY: BRESSI
MOTION SECONDED BY: UPDEGRAVE
YES: RIVERE, UPDEGRAVE, BRESSI & MARTIN
NO: KAFTON
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Faulkner Act, N.J.S.A. 40:69A-1 et seq., under the Mayor-Council Plan, the Township of Jackson has a Department of Administration; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Administration is headed by a Director who shall be known and designated as Business Administrator; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Township Council, is desirous of appointing Jose Joey Torres as Business Administrator of the Township of Jackson in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A.. 40:69A-44
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey, as follows:
That the Mayor, with advice and consent of the Township Council, does hereby appoint Jose Joey Torres as Business Administrator of the Township of Jackson, commencing January 2, 2011, who shall serve during the term of office of the Mayor appointing him, and until the appointment and qualification of his successor. That the appointment is at a salary of $125,000.00
That the appointment of Jose Joey Torres as Business Administrator of the Township of Jackson is made in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:69A-43.
The Governing Body expressly waives the educational provision, as established in the Administrative Code of the Township of Jackson, in consideration of Mr. Torres' work experience.
That the Mayor is authorized to execute and the Township Clerk to attest to the employment agreement with Jose Joey Torres
That a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to Jose Joey Torres, Personnel Department, Chief Financial Officer and any other interested parties.
ANN MARIE EDEN, R.M.C.