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COMMITTEEMAN KAFTON
COMMITTEEMAN KRAKOWER
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MAYOR GRISANTI
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"t": 662.64, "r": 534.72, "b": 602.16 }, "text": "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 Committee has been advertised in the manner prescribed by law. This statement shall be entered into the Minutes of this meeting.", "reading_order": 4 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 258.24, "t": 571.68, "r": 354.72, "b": 556.56 }, "text": "OPEN MEETING", "reading_order": 5, "level": 3 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.16, "t": 541.2, "r": 501.84, "b": 510.72 }, "text": "DISCUSSION AND COMMENTS WERE OFFERED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENT HEADS REGARDING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:", "reading_order": 6, "level": 2 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 495.84, "r": 532.8, "b": 434.16 }, "text": "ADMINISTRATOR THOMPSON: He began the meeting by explaining that this year’s proposed budget is approximately $1.5 million under the original Cap calculation and its only over last year’s budget by $176,000. Most of the savings are in accruals and debt services. Therefore, the operating budget is up about 5%. He then presented the following Budget items:", "reading_order": 7 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 420.72, "r": 309.6, "b": 406.56 }, "text": "1. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION – 100", "reading_order": 8, "level": 3 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 80.64, "t": 404.64, "r": 449.76, "b": 389.28 }, "text": "Administrator Thompson noted the addition of a full-time Purchasing Agent.", "reading_order": 9 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 375.84, "r": 344.64, "b": 361.44 }, "text": "2. MAYOR & TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE – 110", "reading_order": 10, "level": 3 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 70.32, "t": 360.48, "r": 517.44, "b": 331.2 }, "text": "Salaries have increased based on the CPI formula. The O & E Budget has increased from $24,600 to $30,800.", "reading_order": 11 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 315.36, "r": 318.72, "b": 301.68 }, "text": "3. MAYOR'S YOUTH & ADVISORY – 178", "reading_order": 12, "level": 3 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 86.88, "t": 299.76, "r": 530.16, "b": 270.48 }, "text": "Funds in this line item are for a Recording Secretary has been eliminated as this Board has not met in quite some time.", "reading_order": 13 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 256.08, "r": 241.68, "b": 241.44 }, "text": "4. LEGAL SERVICES – 155", "reading_order": 14, "level": 3 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 77.04, "t": 240.72, "r": 538.56, "b": 135.36 }, "text": "Legal Service expenditures were $311,339.00; therefore, $322,280.00 has been appropriated. Mr. Thompson was asked to contact Mr. Starkey regarding a workshop for all Department Heads regarding when to utilize and not to utilize Township Attorney services. Mr. Thompson said he sent a memo to them informing them they are to contact the Administrator prior to contacting the Attorney. There was also a concern with the way in which these expenses were being billed; it appears that this expense went over budget when in fact it did not. The Committee requested it be one line item from now on.", "reading_order": 15 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 120.96, "r": 389.04, "b": 106.32 }, "text": "5. MAYOR'S COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD – 177", "reading_order": 16, "level": 3 }, { "page": 1, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 87.84, "t": 104.4, "r": 343.92, "b": 90.24 }, "text": "Funds in this account are for a Recording Secretary.", "reading_order": 17 } ] }, { "page": 2, "items": [ { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 935.04, "r": 279.12, "b": 921.12 }, "text": "6. ENGINEERING SERVICES – 165", "reading_order": 0, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 845.04, "r": 299.76, "b": 831.36 }, "text": "7. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION – 170", "reading_order": 1, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 459.12, "t": 971.76, "r": 506.16, "b": 959.04 }, "text": "Page 2 of 6", "reading_order": 2 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 88.08, "t": 919.68, "r": 536.16, "b": 845.28 }, "text": "Last year's Budget allotted $397,000.00 and $312,000.00 was expended. This year $422,000.00 was allotted. Committeeman Giblin explained why it appears that Engineering Services are being billed under one line item; however, there are various line items such as a $50,000.00 allotment for BOWMARC. The Committee requested this be one line item, funds for items such as BOWMARC can be allotted, but it should be grouped for billing purposes.", "reading_order": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 100.8, "t": 829.2, "r": 540.96, "b": 784.32 }, "text": "There has been no change in this account from last year; it includes payment for a Recording Secretary. Committeeman Krakower said he left this item in the Budget, however, anything that has to be paid for in the Industrial Commission Account comes out of their interest.", "reading_order": 4 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.64, "t": 770.16, "r": 423.12, "b": 755.76 }, "text": "8. TOURISM & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL – 172", "reading_order": 5, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 83.04, "t": 754.56, "r": 537.6, "b": 710.16 }, "text": "Funds in this account include a Recording Secretary; however, nothing was expended from this account last year. Committeeman Krakower said this Budget was cut in half, but not eliminated in the event that the Council becomes active again.", "reading_order": 6 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 694.8, "r": 283.68, "b": 681.36 }, "text": "9. HISTORIC COMMISSION – 175", "reading_order": 7, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 102.24, "t": 679.2, "r": 540.72, "b": 634.56 }, "text": "Funds in this account include a Recording Secretary. $4,700.00 has been allotted this year; last year $2,500.00 was allotted. The over expenditure in this account was due to the purchase of the Jackson Historic Book.", "reading_order": 8 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.84, "t": 620.4, "r": 283.2, "b": 605.76 }, "text": "10. RENT LEVELING BOARD – 197", "reading_order": 9, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 101.52, "t": 604.56, "r": 535.92, "b": 544.56 }, "text": "Funds in this account include a Recording Secretary; O & E has been increased by $4,010.00. Mayor Grisanti noted that $35,000.00 was budgeted and $45,000.00 was expended and asked if there was any litigation. Deputy Mayor Broderick said this was for legal review of questionable accounting work.", "reading_order": 10 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 530.16, "r": 443.04, "b": 516 }, "text": "11. LIABILITY/WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE – 210", "reading_order": 11, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 99.6, "t": 513.84, "r": 538.56, "b": 469.2 }, "text": "Mr. Thompson pointed out that $179,000.00 rebate in past years was rolled into the next year's bill. This gave a false impression of a low bill. Since it has not yet been determined if the Township will stay with J.I.F., the rebate was added to this year's bill rather than deducted.", "reading_order": 12 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.84, "t": 455.28, "r": 320.88, "b": 440.88 }, "text": "12. EMPLOYEE GROUP INSURANCE-220", "reading_order": 13, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.2, "t": 439.92, "r": 541.92, "b": 379.2 }, "text": "The carrier for Group Health Insurance has been changed for a significant savings. It does not show that much was saved in the Budget; however, if we stayed with the old carrier, the increase would have been close to $400,000.00 more. Last year, $1.7 million was expended in health benefits; the number of new employees has been taken into consideration.", "reading_order": 14 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 364.8, "r": 317.04, "b": 350.88 }, "text": "13. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE – 225", "reading_order": 15, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 102, "t": 349.2, "r": 537.36, "b": 334.32 }, "text": "Mr. Thompson said this is not an active account. Since $25.00 is in this line item, it printed out.", "reading_order": 16 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.84, "t": 305.04, "r": 321.6, "b": 290.64 }, "text": "14. SERVICE CONTRACT TO M.U.A. – 303", "reading_order": 17, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.2, "t": 289.44, "r": 540.24, "b": 229.44 }, "text": "This is a contract for service to the Legler System. It is anticipated that this will be the last year for this bill. Debt will be incurred for the improvements that will be in our new Bond. What will continue to be seen will be the post-closure, approximately $12,500.00, which has to do with the landfill rather than the water system.", "reading_order": 18 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.84, "t": 214.56, "r": 253.92, "b": 201.12 }, "text": "15. BOARD OF HEALTH – 330", "reading_order": 19, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 100.08, "t": 199.68, "r": 446.88, "b": 184.8 }, "text": "This account will remain the same; services are contracted with the County.", "reading_order": 20 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.84, "t": 170.16, "r": 333.12, "b": 156 }, "text": "16. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION – 335", "reading_order": 21, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 83.28, "t": 154.8, "r": 493.68, "b": 139.44 }, "text": "Funds have been allotted for a Recording Secretary; this line item remains unchanged.", "reading_order": 22 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 125.04, "r": 296.16, "b": 110.88 }, "text": "17. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE – 347", "reading_order": 23, "level": 3 }, { "page": 2, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.2, "t": 109.2, "r": 541.92, "b": 79.92 }, "text": "This account is not used unless the Township forces someone to move out of their property then the Township is responsible for maintaining a dwelling for them. $5,000.00 has been allotted.", "reading_order": 24 } ] }, { "page": 3, "items": [ { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 459.12, "t": 971.76, "r": 506.16, "b": 958.8 }, "text": "Page 3 of 6", "reading_order": 0 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 70.08, "t": 920.16, "r": 259.68, "b": 906.24 }, "text": "18. WELFARE SERVICES – 345", "reading_order": 1, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 104.16, "t": 904.32, "r": 423.84, "b": 890.64 }, "text": "The County handles this; the Township has no active Welfare Service.", "reading_order": 2 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 859.92, "r": 343.44, "b": 846.24 }, "text": "19. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE W/ STATE AID – 365", "reading_order": 3, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.92, "t": 844.08, "r": 360.96, "b": 830.4 }, "text": "There is $25.00 in this account; therefore, it printed out.", "reading_order": 4 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 815.28, "r": 246.48, "b": 801.12 }, "text": "20. HEALTHCARE AID – 360", "reading_order": 5, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.2, "t": 799.44, "r": 533.52, "b": 754.08 }, "text": "These are stipends to local organizations. Mr. Thompson was directed to have a check prepared in the amount of $10,000.00 for Kimball Medical Center out of this account prior to the next Committee meeting. Mayor Grisanti said he would bring it to them.", "reading_order": 6 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 740.16, "r": 341.76, "b": 726.48 }, "text": "21. CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC EVENTS – 420", "reading_order": 7, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 101.28, "t": 724.08, "r": 528, "b": 649.68 }, "text": "Deputy Mayor Broderick clarified with the CFO that last year's Jackson Day funds totaled $15,000.00 while the appropriation line showed $11,000.00. He also noted that $5,000.00 was taken away from the Jackson Day line item for Fireworks and put into the General Fund and confirmed that $5,000.00 for Fireworks has been allocated. Some of the monies for Jackson Day have been put under the Recreation Department.", "reading_order": 8 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 635.04, "r": 246.72, "b": 621.12 }, "text": "22. SICK TRUST FUND – 415", "reading_order": 9, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 98.16, "t": 619.92, "r": 541.2, "b": 560.4 }, "text": "$30,000.00 was previously in this Budget. $70,000.00 has been added for a total of $100,000.00. Lily Ann Farley, CFO said that it is anticipated that eight Policemen will be retiring this year. They have a complete buy-back contractually; there is no maximum amount in their contract.", "reading_order": 10 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 544.56, "r": 295.68, "b": 531.36 }, "text": "23. EMPLOYEE SETTLEMENTS – 416", "reading_order": 11, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 98.4, "t": 529.2, "r": 469.68, "b": 515.04 }, "text": "This is for paying out of unused sick and vacation time for employees who retire.", "reading_order": 12 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 500.4, "r": 286.32, "b": 486.24 }, "text": "24. LEGLER WATER SYSTEM – 444", "reading_order": 13, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 101.52, "t": 484.32, "r": 540.24, "b": 439.44 }, "text": "This was touched upon previously insofar as Debt Service and Operations. These will go to the MUA at the close of the contract. Committeeman Krakower said that it is possible that this account will remain in effect for the first quarter of next year.", "reading_order": 14 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 425.04, "r": 335.52, "b": 411.12 }, "text": "25. PURHASE OF OFFICE EQUIPMENT – 413", "reading_order": 15, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 102, "t": 409.2, "r": 404.4, "b": 395.28 }, "text": "$1,500 was unused last year; this line item will remain unchanged.", "reading_order": 16 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 379.92, "r": 280.8, "b": 366 }, "text": "26. LEGLER POST CLOSURE – 466", "reading_order": 17, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 97.2, "t": 363.6, "r": 539.04, "b": 229.68 }, "text": "This account will remain with the Township. It is for monitoring of wells around the old dump. Deputy Mayor Broderick said that additional monitoring is going to be required per the engineer who has taken soil samples. If the engineer has to drill more wells for ventilation purposes, blowers with a charcoal filtration system to release methane gas will have to be provided. This could cost over $100,000.00. Mayor Grisanti said in speaking with JCA, through Mr. Starkey's office, our Insurance Carrier should be put on notice as there may be coverage. Mr. Thompson is to do this right away as it involves other properties. The Committee will discuss and determine whether or not additional money will go into this account prior to introduction of the Budget.", "reading_order": 18 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 214.56, "r": 246.72, "b": 201.12 }, "text": "27. SOCIAL SECURITY – 472", "reading_order": 19, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 102.48, "t": 199.2, "r": 518.16, "b": 169.44 }, "text": "Mr. Thompson said this is a standard percentage of the wages paid to employees. All new employees have been included, hence the increase in this line item.", "reading_order": 20 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 155.28, "r": 361.92, "b": 140.88 }, "text": "28. JUVENILE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE – 281", "reading_order": 21, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 93.12, "t": 138.96, "r": 344.4, "b": 125.04 }, "text": "Funds have been allotted for a Recording Secretary.", "reading_order": 22 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 109.92, "r": 352.32, "b": 96.48 }, "text": "29. COMPUTERIZED DATA PROCESSING – 140", "reading_order": 23, "level": 3 }, { "page": 3, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 85.2, "t": 94.08, "r": 527.04, "b": 80.16 }, "text": "An employee has been added under this line item per the recommendation of the Technology", "reading_order": 24 } ] }, { "page": 4, "items": [ { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 459.12, "t": 971.76, "r": 506.16, "b": 959.04 }, "text": "Page 4 of 6", "reading_order": 0 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 104.64, "t": 934.8, "r": 386.64, "b": 920.16 }, "text": "Commission; therefore, five months salary has been provided.", "reading_order": 1 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 905.04, "r": 375.12, "b": 891.6 }, "text": "30. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – 252", "reading_order": 2, "level": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 74.64, "t": 889.92, "r": 538.32, "b": 724.08 }, "text": "Speaking to Mr. Olejarz, Deputy Mayor Broderick said while it has been taken care of, a letter should be directed to respective departments regarding the expedition of annex reports as they are coming in late. Mr. Thompson said in the S & W account, there has been a $500.00 increase in wages. Committeeman Krakower commended Mr. Olejarz for being aggressive in his Grant Applications. Mr. Olejarz said in the O & E account, there will be approximately a $5,000.00 change, as the department had to put $4,200.00 back in this year's General Fund for telephones that were never purchased. Committeeman Krakower asked if this Department anticipated needing any additional equipment. Mr. Olejarz said to eliminate some expenses, he said he requested computers from the Building Department after they make their transfer along with purchasing one enhanced computer for working with the server. Committeeman Kafton asked why the funds for signs doubled which Mr. Olejarz explained.", "reading_order": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 709.92, "r": 278.88, "b": 696 }, "text": "46. ASSESSMENT OF TAXES – 150", "reading_order": 4, "level": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.68, "t": 693.84, "r": 539.52, "b": 574.56 }, "text": "Seeing Mr. Raftery present, Mayor Grisanti suggested they change the order of discussion. Mr. Thompson said that the Assessor asked for less money this year than last year, which has been complied with. Mr. Raftery explained the reason for the reduction is because it had been anticipated that the services of an outside appraiser would be needed with the addition of the water park at Great Adventure. Discussion then turned to the condition of the roof and ceiling in his office. Deputy Mayor Broderick informed Mr. Thompson that he asked Mr. Polizzi and Mr. Cattonar to purchase an air exchanger with a charcoal filter for this office until the repairs could be made.", "reading_order": 5 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.64, "t": 559.92, "r": 310.8, "b": 546.48 }, "text": "31. HANDICAPPED COMMISSION – 373", "reading_order": 6, "level": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 102.96, "t": 543.84, "r": 501.6, "b": 515.28 }, "text": "There will be no change in this budget; however, Mr. Thompson is to have the Table of Contents updated as this account was inadvertently left out.", "reading_order": 7 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 500.4, "r": 290.88, "b": 486 }, "text": "47. MAINTENANCE OF TAXES – 187", "reading_order": 8, "level": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 72, "t": 484.8, "r": 541.92, "b": 273.84 }, "text": "Seeing Mr. Campbell present, Maintenance of Taxes was reviewed. There will be no change in Personnel. Advertising of Tax Sales was taken out of General Advertising. It is usually broken out in two categories, Foreclosure and Tax Sale Advertising. Foreclosures did not take place last year, but the attorney estimated it would cost of $2,000.00 plus; the Observer is to call back with a quote. The Tax Sale Advertising has been done with the Asbury Park Press in the past; to be more cost effective, the Tri-Town News will be used this year provided that the only criteria is that it be a local paper. Areas to be looked at include if these ads have to be in an official newspaper and in the County. If the Tri-Town cannot be used, they will use the Observer. Training Aid has been increased to $1,875.00 from $1,000.00, as two staff members will be taking two courses. Mr. Campbell said the largest item in the Budget is the Contractual Services for Foreclosures. Ones in progress will continue as started, the next phase will begin at the end of the year in order to make payment next year. This year's tax collection percentage was 97.42; if there were no Township liens, it would have been in the 97.7% range. The Committee congratulated Mr. Campbell regarding his position with the State.", "reading_order": 9 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 259.92, "r": 253.44, "b": 246.24 }, "text": "32. MUNICIPAL CLERK – 120", "reading_order": 10, "level": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.2, "t": 244.56, "r": 537.36, "b": 184.32 }, "text": "The Township Clerk salary will remain in the Budget, no funds have been allotted for additional personnel. Mr. Thompson said that a new telephone system is supposed to be installed in this department at an estimated cost of $20,000.00. Committeeman Krakower directed Mr. Thompson to start getting price quotes, as this has been pending. O & E is up 3 or 4%.", "reading_order": 11 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.84, "t": 170.16, "r": 208.32, "b": 156.48 }, "text": "33. ELECTIONS – 125", "reading_order": 12, "level": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.44, "t": 154.56, "r": 517.92, "b": 124.8 }, "text": "Acting Clerk, Ann Marie Eden explained that Election District 13 was too large, as a result District 20 has been created to commence with the June Primary.", "reading_order": 13 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.64, "t": 109.92, "r": 282.96, "b": 96.48 }, "text": "34. POSTAGE & PHOTOCOPY – 411", "reading_order": 14, "level": 3 }, { "page": 4, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 94.8, "t": 94.8, "r": 540.48, "b": 79.68 }, "text": "Mrs. Eden said the largest expense in her department is postage and printing. This is due in part", "reading_order": 15 } ] }, { "page": 5, "items": [ { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 459.12, "t": 971.76, "r": 505.92, "b": 959.04 }, "text": "Page 5 of 6", "reading_order": 0 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 104.64, "t": 934.8, "r": 528.24, "b": 860.4 }, "text": "to the increase in population; more tax bills and mailings are being sent. There will be an increase in this line item. Separate accounts have been set up in the postage machine. When special Boards come in, their mailing will be sent to the Committee for approval and then metered under their account. Additionally, the cost of postage in general, Certified Mail, etc. has increased.", "reading_order": 1 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 845.28, "r": 211.2, "b": 831.6 }, "text": "35. TELEPHONE – 440", "reading_order": 2, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.2, "t": 829.68, "r": 394.32, "b": 815.04 }, "text": "$120,000.00 has been allocated; last year it was $113,500.00.", "reading_order": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 754.8, "r": 318.24, "b": 741.36 }, "text": "36. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION – 130", "reading_order": 4, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 82.08, "t": 739.68, "r": 520.08, "b": 679.68 }, "text": "CFO, Lily Ann Farley said the only change in salaries is that one clerk was added late in the year and this year, this salary has been allocated for the full 12 months. Line 29 regarding Grants has been budgeted for $77,000.00. Committeeman Krakower said he hoped that before the end of the year, an individual, rather than a firm, would do grant research.", "reading_order": 5 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 67.92, "t": 663.84, "r": 365.28, "b": 634.8 }, "text": "37. AUDIT SERVICES – 135\nMr. Thompson said this account would remain the same.", "marker": "37.", "reading_order": 6, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 620.64, "r": 336.72, "b": 589.44 }, "text": "38. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT- 371 Length of years discussed.", "marker": "38.", "reading_order": 7, "level": 2 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 575.76, "r": 378.48, "b": 544.8 }, "text": "39. POLICE AND FIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM – 475\nLength of years discussed.", "marker": "39.", "reading_order": 8, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 530.16, "r": 323.52, "b": 516.24 }, "text": "40. PAYMENT OF BOND PRINCIPAL – 920", "reading_order": 9, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 78, "t": 515.04, "r": 530.64, "b": 470.4 }, "text": "Committeeman Krakower suggested that with the reduction in interest rates recently that the CFO tries to obtain a reduction in our Bond Rates. The Board of Education was able to save $500,000.00 doing this.", "reading_order": 10 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 455.04, "r": 259.92, "b": 440.64 }, "text": "41. PAYMENT OF NOTES – 925", "reading_order": 11, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 425.04, "r": 237.36, "b": 411.12 }, "text": "42. BOND INTEREST – 930", "reading_order": 12, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 395.04, "r": 235.2, "b": 381.12 }, "text": "43. NOTE INTEREST – 935", "reading_order": 13, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 364.8, "r": 265.68, "b": 351.12 }, "text": "44. DEFERRED CHARGES – 875", "reading_order": 14, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 103.68, "t": 349.44, "r": 537.84, "b": 289.68 }, "text": "Administrator Thompson noted a typographical error under this account, which would be corrected. Lily Ann Farley said she would like to also add $640.00 for an outstanding matter that came to her attention today; she said it is for a bill for a doctor from 1999. Additionally, in the amount of $280, transportation had been left off.", "reading_order": 15 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 274.8, "r": 290.64, "b": 261.12 }, "text": "47. MAINTENANCE OF TAXES – 187", "reading_order": 16, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 91.44, "t": 259.44, "r": 514.56, "b": 230.4 }, "text": "Administrator Thompson said that the Budget for the Maintenance of Tax Maps, by CME Associates, would remain the same as last year.", "reading_order": 17 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.84, "t": 214.56, "r": 300.24, "b": 201.12 }, "text": "48. PLANNING/ZONING BOARD – 183", "reading_order": 18, "level": 3 }, { "page": 5, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 68.16, "t": 199.2, "r": 538.08, "b": 79.68 }, "text": "Seeing Mr. Megill was not yet present, Mrs. Eden pointed out that this was scheduled to be reviewed at 9:30 p.m. that the meeting was running ahead of schedule. Mayor Grisanti asked if anyone had any questions regarding this account to which discussion turned to the proposed appointment of an Administrative Secretary for the Planning Board, a position that is not uncommon in other municipalities. In light of the questions the Board had, this particular line item will be reviewed at the next Workshop on Saturday, April 7. Committeeman Krakower directed Mr. Thompson to contact Mark Troncone, Esq. and CME Associate for more information regarding this. Upon Mr. Megill's arrival, the Committee inquired at to his request", "reading_order": 19 } ] }, { "page": 6, "items": [ { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 459.12, "t": 971.52, "r": 506.16, "b": 959.28 }, "text": "Page 6 of 6", "reading_order": 0 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 104.4, "t": 935.04, "r": 533.76, "b": 875.28 }, "text": "for an increase in this department’s Contractual Services line item from $54,000 to $70,000. Mr. Megill responded. Mrs. Farley said the increase previously discussed, to $60,000, would cover the addition of a Forester to this department. The Committee agreed to leave the contractual services line item at $60,000.", "reading_order": 1 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 859.44, "r": 270.24, "b": 846.48 }, "text": "48a. CODE ENFORCEMENT – 198", "reading_order": 2, "level": 3 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 93.84, "t": 843.6, "r": 539.76, "b": 709.92 }, "text": "Committeeman Giblin pointed out that the salary for a Recording Secretary for the Alarm Review Board has been added to this account. Mr. Megill said there has been an increase to some other line items for the purchase of machinery and equipment. For the purpose of better communication between the Code Enforcer and himself, said he requested $2,800, but it was recommended it be reduced to $1,000. Mr. Grillo, the Code Enforcer, said there are a number of times when he needs to communicate information of a sensitive nature and cannot use the radio at Public Works. Mayor Grisanti directed Mr. Grillo to contact Mr. DePasquale and ask him if he can give him the information to contact Nextel to obtain four telephone/walkie talkies, which should be under $1,000.", "reading_order": 3 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 680.16, "r": 334.32, "b": 666.48 }, "text": "49. UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE – 195", "reading_order": 4, "level": 3 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 74.16, "t": 664.32, "r": 540.48, "b": 438.96 }, "text": "Administrator Thompson said he budgeted an additional $250,000.00 for this department’s move into the trailers, the entire computer system including training. Contractual Services has been increased by $25,000.00 for New Jersey Professional Management. Office Equipment is up to $215,000.00 as the new trailers will be equipped with all new furnishings. Lily Ann Farley said this is not paid for through the tax payers, it is through this department’s fees; by law they are permitted to use 12% of what has been collected annually. Upon Mr. Sodl’s arrival, he gave an overview of the proposed budget. They discussed that while the Travel Allowance Account has not been used for two year, $25 will remain in it in order to keep the line item available for future use. In discussing the Clothing & Uniform account, Mr. Sodl explained that last year summer jackets were purchased, this year winter jackets would be purchased. After analyzing the spending history of this account, it was determined that this account will remain at $1,500. Emergency funds will be allocated in the event that hours will be increased in accordance to State recommendations for areas such as Fire Prevention and Plan Review. Whether or not this will take place will be determined by the consultant as well as hiring additional staff.", "reading_order": 5 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 424.8, "r": 283.68, "b": 411.12 }, "text": "50. OFFICE OF GOLDEN AGE – 372", "reading_order": 6, "level": 3 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 101.76, "t": 409.2, "r": 537.36, "b": 365.28 }, "text": "There has been a reduction in this account. Mr. Thompson explained that this is due to the fact that the Seniors now prepare some of the food that had previously been provided through a caterer. This was at their suggestion.", "reading_order": 7 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 332.88, "r": 336.96, "b": 318.72 }, "text": "PUBLIC HEARING – 2001 MUNICIPAL BUDGET", "reading_order": 8, "level": 3 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.6, "t": 302.4, "r": 216, "b": 289.2 }, "text": "NO ONE CAME FOWARD", "reading_order": 9, "level": 3 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 69.36, "t": 272.4, "r": 450, "b": 243.84 }, "text": "MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON ANY TOPIC BY: GIBLIN MOTION SECONDED BY: KRAKOWER", "reading_order": 10, "level": 2 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 70.32, "t": 242.16, "r": 435.12, "b": 228.48 }, "text": "YES: GIBLIN, KAFTON, KRAKOWER, BRODERICK & GRISANTI", "reading_order": 11 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 69.12, "t": 195.12, "r": 436.8, "b": 137.28 }, "text": "MOTION TO ADJOURN BY: GIBLIN\nMOTION SECONDED BY: BRODERICK\nYES: GIBLIN, KAFTON, KRAKOWER, BRODERICK & GRISANTI\n10:00 P.M.", "reading_order": 12 }, { "page": 6, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 322.56, "t": 120.48, "r": 493.92, "b": 106.8 }, "text": "RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,", "reading_order": 13 } ] }, { "page": 7, "items": [ { "page": 7, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 458.16, "t": 972, "r": 506.88, "b": 958.56 }, "text": "Page 7 of 6", "reading_order": 0 }, { "page": 7, "type": "TITLE", "location": { "l": 285.6, "t": 920.64, "r": 448.56, "b": 889.92 }, "text": "ANN MARIE EDEN,\nACTING TOWNSHIP CLERK", "reading_order": 1, "level": 1 }, { "page": 7, "type": "TEXT", "location": { "l": 68.88, "t": 890.16, "r": 124.56, "b": 874.56 }, "text": "AME/mlp", "reading_order": 2 } ] } ]