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COUNCILMAN BRESSI COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM COUNCILMAN FLEMMING COUNCILMAN VICE PRESIDENT KERN COUNCILMAN PRESIDENT SAUICKIE ATTORNEY MCGUCKIN TOWNSHIP CLERK KISTY

ATTORNEY MCGUCKIN TOWNSHIP CLERK KISTY

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.

RESOLUTION 233R-20 TITLE: RESOLUTION FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION TO AUTHORIZE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO CLOSED DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING MATTERS AS NOTED BELOW

WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act permits the exclusion of the public from a public meeting under certain circumstances; and

WHEREAS, this governing body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey, as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

COUNCIL PRESIDENT SAUICKIE- please remain standing please keep in mind all our First Responders, Police Department, EMS, and Fire Department. Please keep in mind our military home and overseas.

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COUNCILMAN BRESSI COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM COUNCILMAN FLEMMING COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT KERN COUNCIL PRESIDENT SAUICKIE ATTORNEY MCGUCKIN TOWNSHIP CLERK KISTY

ATTORNEY MCGUCKIN TOWNSHIP CLERK KISTY

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.

MOTION TO AMEND AGENDA TO ADD ORDINANCE 12-20 FOR FIRST READING BY: BRESSI SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

PROCLAMATION: SAL VIGILANTE-COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM READ THE PROCLAMATION.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT SAUICKIE- thanked everyone for attending the meeting and congratulated Mr. Vigilante on his retirement. The proclamation read by Councilman Chisholm captured how thankful our residents and town feel in regards to Mr. Vigilante and his donut shop.

Our town had an unusual and unwelcome party of 700 attendees at a rental property. It was held in the center of a quiet development in Jackson. Our Police Department again showed why they are “second to none” in the State. The Police Officer at the scene called for additional officers once the party reached 200 people. The Officer requested backup from other municipalities, State Police and Prosecutor’s Office to control the situation. By calling for additional aid, Jackson Police prevented this matter from escalating. We should be proud that our Police Department was able to disperse 700 people without incident. The owner allowed for outside entities to advertise a party going against an Executive Order related to COVID-19 and our local ordinances in regards to public nuisance. Once again Jackson was painted negatively in a negative spotlight by people that do not reside in our town. Those individuals who continue to cause havoc and disturb the “quality of life” expected and deserved, will not be tolerated. Summonses have been issued to all parties involved including the homeowner and the party organizer. We are confident that the Jackson Police Department will investigate and issue additional summonses if necessary. We have spoken to representatives of Airbnb and the property listing was removed. The Council requested the Township Attorney to take all steps necessary to hold the homeowner accountable for the services dispersed in containing the illegal party. Even though it was great to have professional police presence in order to disperse the party those services may come to a cost. It should not be at the cost of Jackson’s tax payers. An ordinance will be added to our agenda to ban Airbnb rentals for less than 30 days which will also include pool rentals. This Council repeatedly fights for our residents’ “quality of life” and to ensure these incidents do not occur.

COUNCILMAN BRESSI – stated today we recognized Mr. Vigilante for all his accomplishments. He still took the time to recognize our First Responders, Police Department, Fire Department, EMS and Armed Forces. He took the time to acknowledge this country and provided a tribute to his beliefs and this country.

Our Police Department provided a quick response without an incident at the party held on Sunday. He expressed that our Police Department has a great force who recently promoted

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Police Officers with many qualifications. This weekend they showed how great they are and we appreciate the caliber of our Police Department.

COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM- congratulated Mr. Vigilante on his retirement and wished him well. Echoed comments made by Council President Sauickie.

COUNCILMAN FLEMMING-congratulated Mr. Vigilante on his retirement and wished him well.

COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT KERN – congratulated Mr. Vigilante on his retirement. On the agenda we have a resolution to add a question on the ballot for November in regards to increasing the open space fund. The funds would be used for historical preservation, and farmland preservation which currently is not included. This 2020 Council has been clear since the beginning in its intent to continue our open space policy. We will protect our town against overdevelopment. In 2004 the open space fund was increased and then lowered due to the recession in 2010. We can submit a resolution for the increase in the open space fund but the council prefers to let voters to decide on Election Day. The Historical Preservation will allow us to preserve land such as Rova Farms, which the Township purchased last year. The land will be utilized by all residents and our residents can be proud of for generations to come. The council’s intent until November, is to spend our open space funds on properties we are already working to acquire. These types of land are in line with protecting Jackson and overdevelopment.

TOWNSHIP CLERK KISTY- reminded residents 2020 Census will be held this year and encouraged residents to complete the census online at 2020census.gov. The information provided is completely confidential and it is important for everyone to be counted.

APPROVE EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING MINUTES: JULY 14, 2020

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: BRESSI SECONDED BY: CHISHOLM YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

ORDINANCES, SECOND READING:

ORDINANCE: 10-20

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON TO LEASE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM THE JACKSON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1 FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT THEREON PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:

NO ONE CAME FORWARD.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE 10-20 BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING

YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 10-20 ON SECOND READING, ADVERTISE THE NOTICE OF PASSAGE AND APPROVAL IN AN APPROVED NEWSPAPER AS REQUIRED BY LAW BY: FLEMMING MOTION SECONDED BY: BRESSI YES: BRESSI CHISHOLM ELEMMING KERN SAULCKIE

YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

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SECTION 1. The Township of Jackson desires to lease a portion of certain real property located within the Municipality which is owned by Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, and is shown on the Township’s Tax Map as Lot 1 in Block 5806. Said property has a street address of 113 North New Prospect Road.

SECTION 2. It is the purpose of this Ordinance to authorize the acquisition of said threshold held interest by the Township of Jackson pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. The Township hereby authorizes the execution of and the entering into a lease agreement between the Township of Jackson and the Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 for a portion of the property known as Lot 1 in Block 5806 as shown on the official tax maps of Jackson Township for the purposes of the construction and installation of telecommunication equipment for the Township of Jackson. The Township hereby authorizes the terms and conditions set forth in the lease agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Mayor and Township Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents to implement the intent of this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect after second reading and publication as required by law.

DATE:

MAYOR MICHAEL REINA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and passed by the Township Council on first reading at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Jackson held on the 14th day of July, 2020, and will be considered for second reading and final passage at a regular meeting of the Township Council to be held on the 28th day of July, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., at the Township Municipal Building, located at 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, New Jersey, at which time and place any persons desiring to be heard upon the same will be given the opportunity to be so heard.

Janice Kisty, RMC Jackson Township Clerk

ORDINANCE: 11-20

TITLE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AMENDING CHAPTER 233-18 OF THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON WITH RESPECT TO CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:

NO ONE CAME FORWARD.

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MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 11-20 ON SECOND READING, ADVERTISE THE NOTICE OF PASSAGE AND APPROVAL IN AN APPROVED NEWSPAPER AS REQUIRED BY LAW BY: CHISHOLM MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 233-18 of the Township Code entitled “Certificates of Occupancy for Existing Buildings or Dwellings” shall be amended as follows: An additional provision shall be included therein following the first sentence thereof as follows:

Prior to the conveyance of said dwelling or individual unit, the current owner shall submit an application to the Housing Officer for the certificate of occupancy and schedule the required inspections. In the event the contract entered into between the parties conveys the responsibility to obtain said certificate of occupancy on the purchaser, and the purchaser shall be responsible to submit such application and schedule the required inspections prior to the sale being completed. In those instances where property was purchased through a foreclosure sale, bank sale or by any other means such as inheritance, the subsequent owner thereof shall submit an application to the Housing Officer within fifteen (15) business days from the date of sale or conveyance and schedule an inspection thereon. In any event, no such single-family dwelling or individual unit of a multi-family dwelling may be occupied without obtaining a certificate of occupancy prior to occupancy.

SECTION 2.Section 233-18A.(1) shall be deleted and replaced with the

Application must first be made to the Housing Officer of the Township of Jackson on a form to be provided for a certificate of occupancy or transfer of property. Inspection shall be made to determine whether there are any violations of this or any other applicable Ordinance of the Township of Jackson. If no such violation is found, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued; otherwise the owner shall be notified in writing of any such violations found and same must be abated prior to occupancy.

SECTION 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall take effect after second reading and publication as required by law.

DATE:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and passed by the Township Council on first reading at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Jackson held on the 14th day of July, 2020, and will be considered for

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second reading and final passage at a regular meeting of the Township Council to be held on the 28th day of July, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., at the Township Municipal Building, located at 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, New Jersey, at which time and place any persons desiring to be heard upon the same will be given the opportunity to be so heard.

Janice Kisty, RMC

Jackson Township Clerk

ORDINANCES, FIRST READING:

ORDINANCE: 12-20

MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 12-20 ON FIRST READING, ADVERTISE THE APPROVAL AND NOTICE OF SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 11, 2020 BY: BRESSI MOTION SECONDED BY: KERN YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

SECTION 1. The Township Code of the Township of Jackson is hereby amended and supplemented to establish new Chapter 350 entitled Short Term Rentals which shall read as follows:

Chapter 350

Short Term Rentals

§ 350-1 Purpose and scope.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DWELLING

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Any building or portion thereof designed or used exclusively for one or more dwelling units, as delineated below:

A building or part thereof having cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities designed for or occupied by one family and which is entirely separated from any other dwelling unit in the building, either vertically or horizontally, and with an independent means of access.

A building designed for or containing one dwelling unit.

A building designed for or containing two dwelling units which are entirely separated from each other by vertical walls or horizontal floors.

A building designed for or containing three or more dwelling units which are entirely separated from each other by vertical walls or horizontal floors.

An apartment including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities and a combination living room and bedroom with a combination kitchen and dining room; or a combination living room, bedroom and dining room with a separate kitchen; or a combination living room, bedroom, dining room and kitchen, provided that the kitchen can be closed off from the remainder of the room. No additional room shall be provided except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.

An apartment including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a kitchen; a dining room; a living room; or a combination kitchen and dining room with a separate living room; or a separate kitchen with a combined living room and dining room area, provided that in no case shall a kitchen be combined with a living room; a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities; and a bedroom. No additional room shall be provided except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.

An apartment including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a kitchen; a dining room; a living room; or a combination kitchen and dining room with a separate living room; or a separate kitchen with a combined living room and dining area, provided that in no case shall a kitchen be combined with a living room; a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities; a master bedroom; a second bedroom. No additional room shall be provided except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.

An apartment including the following separate rooms or a combination thereof: a kitchen; a dining room; a living room; or a combination kitchen and dining room with a separate living room; or a separate kitchen with a combined living room and dining area, provided that in no case shall a kitchen be combined with a living room; a bathroom with toilet and bath facilities; a master bedroom; a second bedroom; a third bedroom. No additional room shall be provided except hallways and suitable closet and storage space.

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A one-family dwelling in a row of at least three such units in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common fire-resistant walls.

A room within or section of a dwelling that constitutes an area less than the entire dwelling.

No dwelling, or segment thereof, may be rented or leased for a term of less than 30 days.

The lease or rental of any dwelling for commercial or corporate purposes is prohibited.

The lease or rental, for any purpose, of any amenity, feature, accessory, or appurtenance to or associated with a dwelling is prohibited.

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The print, electronic, or Internet advertisement of any rental that is prohibited by or fails to comply with the provisions of this article or any other applicable provision of the Township Code is prohibited.

The Jackson Township Code Enforcement Officer and the Police Department are empowered to enforce this article.

SECTION 2.Al1 Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.

SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall take effect after second reading and publication as required by law.

DATE:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced and passed by the Township Council on first reading at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Jackson held on the 28th day of July, 2020, and will be considered for second reading and final passage at a regular meeting of the Township Council to be held on the 11th day of August, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., at the Township Municipal Building, located at 95 West Veterans Highway, Jackson, New Jersey, at which time and place any persons desiring to be heard upon the same will be given the opportunity to be so heard.

Janice Kisty, RMC

Jackson Township Clerk

NO ONE CAME FORWARD.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT, RESOLUTIONS ONLY BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

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WHEREAS, in 2001, the voters of the Township of Jackson approved the creation and funding of a Jackson Open Space Trust Fund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:12-15.7, etseq., and authorized a collection rate of up to 1.5 cents per 100.00 of equalized valuation; and

WHEREAS, in 2004, the registered voters of the Township of Jackson voted to approve an increase in the open space tax to provide for an additional 1.5 cents per $100.00 of assessed valuation for a total of 3 cents per $100.00 of assessed property valuation to be dedicated to the Township’s Open Space Trust Fund; and

WHEREAS,thereafter, pursuant to Ordinance 03-10, the Township of Jackson reduced the amount of the open space tax to 2.0 cents per $100.00 of assessed valuation, which is the rate at which the Open Space Trust Fund is currently funded; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council seeks to determine if the voters wish to reauthorize the open space tax at a rate of 3.0 cents per $100.00 of assessed valuation, and to permit said funds to be utilized for the following purposes or any combination thereof:

“Should the Jackson Township Open Space Tax be reestablished at the rate of 3 cents per $100.00 of equalized valuation pursuant to N.J.S.A.40:12-15.7, etseq., and such Open Space Trust Fund be utilized for the acquisition, development and maintenance of lands for recreation and conservation purposes, the acquisition of farmland for farmland preservation purposes, the historic preservation of historic properties, structures, facilities, sites, areas or objects, and the acquisition of such properties, structures, facilities, sites, areas or objects for historic preservation purposes, and for payment of debt service on indebtedness issued or incurred by the Township for the purposes set forth herein?”

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JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 7-28-20

RESOLUTION 257R-20

TITLE: AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,480.00 FROM WINNER FORD, AN APPROVED OCEAN COUNTY CO-OP VENDOR, FOR THE BUILDING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: BRESSI YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, both the Building Department and Code Enforcement have requested approval for the purchase of five (5) vehicles from Winner Ford, an approved Ocean County Co-Op Vendor (four (4) for Code Enforcement and one (1) for the Building Department:

$25,496.00 each

TOTAL $127,480.00

; and

WHEREAS, Winner Ford has Ocean County Co-Op Contract #B2019-135 for such vehicles/equipment; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c) may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the Ocean County Cooperative Purchasing Program; and

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WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funding exists and is available for this purpose, in account numbers C-04-55-839-009-929 ($6,856.08) and C-04-55-840-003-929 ($120,623.92); and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has considered the Building Department and Code Enforcement’s need for the above vehicles; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has previously advertised for and received bids for the disposal of type 13 and 13C recyclable waste; and

WHEREAS, bids were received on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, with two (2) bids being received: 1) Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc., in the amount of $67.00 per ton and 2) Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd., in the amount of $81.00 per ton; and

WHEREAS, by virtue of Resolution No. 325R-19, the Township of Jackson awarded a contract to Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc., in accordance with their bid; and

WHEREAS, subsequent to the awarding of said bid, the vendor has not performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract awarded to them; and

WHEREAS, the bid specifications also authorize the Township to declare the contract null and void based on the convenience to the Municipality; and

WHEREAS, the Township’s Department of Public Works has advised the Township that, for the convenience of the Township, its’ employees and vehicles, it is appropriate to utilize Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd., for the disposal of type 13 and 13C recyclable waste; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Governing Body to award a three (3) year-contract for Option 1 disposal of type 13 and 13C recyclable waste to Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd., in accordance with their bid submitted retroactive to October 19, 2019; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey, as follows:

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DATED: 7-28-20

RESOLUTION 259R-20

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: BRESSI MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has previously advertised for and received bids for the purchase of scrap metals generated by the Municipality; and

WHEREAS, bids were to be provided on or before July 15, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.; and

WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received from Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd. of Tinton Falls, New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, it appears the sole bidder has submitted all appropriate paperwork as required; and

WHEREAS, the Township is satisfied with the proposal submitted and wishes to award a contract to Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 28th day of July, 2020, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey, that the Township hereby awards a contract to Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd. for

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the purchase of scrap metals generated by the Township of Jackson in accordance with the bid specifications previously provided, for one (1) 24-month contract term, and may be renewable at the discretion of the Township of Jackson and the availability of funds in subsequent budgets, for one (1) two-year extension or two (2) one-year extensions.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the following: Terence Wall, Township Administrator; Janice Kisty, RMC, Township Clerk/Registrar; Veronica Dingle, Purchasing Agent; Robert Stauffer, CPWM, CRP, Public Works Supervisor; and Mazza Recycling Services, Ltd.

DATED: 7-28-20

TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY RENEWING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: CHISHOLM MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, the current holders of Plenary Retail Consumption, Plenary Retail Distribution and Club Alcoholic Beverage Licenses have filed their renewal applications for the fiscal year July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; and

WHEREAS, all of said licensees have complied with the State Law and local ordinances, have submitted the proper license fee as hereinafter noted and applications, and it is the desire of this governing body to grant said licenses; and

WHEREAS, the Township Attorney has reviewed said license renewal applications and has approved them as to form and content; and

WHEREAS, the Jackson Township Police Department has conducted the necessary inspections for the license renewals.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey, as follows:

LICENSEE LICENSE NUMBER

PINE BARRENS GOLF CLUB, LLC 540 South Hope Chapel Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527 License Fee: $2,000.00

METEDECONK HOSPITALITY SERVICES t/a Metedeconk National Golf Club 50 Hannah Hill Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527 License Fee: $2,000.00

LICENSEE

LICENSE NUMBER

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HOPE CHAPEL LIQUORS t/a Willy’s Corner Liquors & Buy Rite 10 South Hope Chapel Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527 License Fee: $2,000.00

1511-44-006-010

TARANTINO COMPANIES, INC. t/a Plaza Wine & Liquors 260 North County Line Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527 License Fee: $2,000.00

1511-44-022-002

RAJVI LIQUOR LLC 002 Sunil Patel 1142 Ava Road Toms River, New Jersey 08755 License Fee: $2,000.00

RIJEETH LLC t/a Buy Rite Liquors and Wine O Land 707 Jackson Mills Road Jackson, New Jersey 08527 License Fee: $2,000.00

1511-44-030-

1511-44-028-003

DATED: 7-28-20

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

RESOLUTION 261R-20 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN “OCCARESGRANT” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON AND THE COUNTY OF OCEAN

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: CHISHOLM YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump; and

WHEREAS, the CARES Act was enacted, among other purposes, to combat the economic damage caused to states, counties and municipalities because of the Coronavirus; and

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean has received funds pursuant to the CARES Act from the United States Treasury, which are identified as “stimulus funds” to be used to

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reimburse the county, county agencies and municipalities located within the county due to economic damage caused to them by the Coronavirus; and

WHEREAS, the County of Ocean wishes to dedicate a portion of said funding to reimburse the Township of Jackson for COVID-19 related costs and expenses through the OCCARES Grant Program; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council wish to accept said funding; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 28th day of July, 2020, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey as follows:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute any and all necessary documents in order to implement the intent of this Resolution.

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 7-28-20

RESOLUTION 262R-20

WHEREAS, the Police Department has requested approval for the purchase of two (2) vehicles from Beyer Ford, an approved ESCNJ Co-Op Vendor:

ITEM CO-OP NO. AMOUNT 1. Two (2) 2020 Ford Escape SEL #65MCESCCPS-ESCNJ 17/18-21 28,506.80 each Four Wheel Drive

TOTAL $57,013.60

; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson, pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c) may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the ESCNJ Cooperative Purchasing Program; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that sufficient funding exists and is available for this purpose, in account number 0-01-55-001-000-268; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council has considered the Police Department’s need for the above vehicles; and

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2. A copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Municipal Administrator, Matthew Kunz, Purchasing Department and any other interested parties.

BILLS AND CLAIMS:

AMOUNT

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Totals by Year-Fund Fund Description Fund Budget Total Revenue Total G/L Total Total

0-01 17,277,491.51 0.00 0.00 17,277,491.51

0-17 191.40 0.00 0.00 191.40

Year Total: 17,277,682.91 0.00 0.00 17,277,682.91

9-01 4,452.07 0.00 0.00 4,452.07

C-04 25,465.19 0.00 0.00 25,465.19

G-02 3,110.29 0.00 0.00 3,110.29

T-12 23,125.40 0.00 0.00 23,125.40

T-13 33,402.59 0.00 0.00 33,402.59

T-17 2,920.09 0.00 0.00 2,920.09

T-19 3,992.75 0.00 0.00 3,992.75

T-20 467.50 0.00 0.00 467.50

Year Total: 63,908.33 0.00 0.00 63,908.33

Total Of All Funds: 17,374,618.79 0.00 0.00 17,374,618.79

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CONSENT AGENDA, ONE VOTE FOR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 263R-20 TITLE: AUTHORIZE TAX OVERPAYMENT REFUNDS MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

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WHEREAS, it has been determined by the Township Tax Collector that the taxpayers as indicated on the attached Schedule “A” are entitled to overpayment refunds, and;

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Township Council to have these overpayments returned to the respective taxpayers;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, that:

DATED: 7-28-20

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

RESOLUTION 264R-20

TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ELECTRONIC TAX SALE

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, NJSA 54:5-19.1 authorizes electronic tax sales pursuant to rules and regulations to be promulgated by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services, and;

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WHEREAS, the Director of the Division of Local Government Services has approved NJ Tax Lien Investors/Real Auction.com to conduct electronic tax sales, and;

WHEREAS, an electronic tax sale is innovative and provides a greater pool of potential lien buyers, thus creating the environment for a more complete tax sale process, and;

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson wishes to participate in an electronic tax sale.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

WHEREAS, The Department of Veteran Affairs determined that Toure Williams at 148 Susan Drive, Block 5801 Lot 29, has a service connected disability that was totally disabling effective 8/1/17 and has owned the above listed parcel since 3/11/2020 and;

WHEREAS, the property owner has made application to the Township as a totally disabled veteran, which has been approved by the Municipal Assessor on 7/13/20 and;

WHEREAS, it is Township policy to grant the exemption for the current year, and up to two preceding years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, in the County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

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MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any local unit when such item shall have been available by any public or private funding source and the amount therefore shall not have been determined at the time of adoption; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 further provides that the Director may approve the insertion of an appropriation item of an amount equal to any such special item of revenue making such item of revenue available for expenditure; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has been provided additional funds from the State of NJ, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice in the amount of $28,805.00; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, request the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of this amount as revenue with an offsetting appropriation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

TITLE: AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE “FY 2020-2021 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT” FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,270.00

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WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson Police Department is seeking authorization to apply for and accept a “FY 2020 Pedestrian Safety Grant” commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety; and

WHEREAS, the State would award a grant to the Township of Jackson in the amount of $6,270.00 which will pay for 114 hours of Pedestrian Safety related enforcement during the one (1) year period; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey the following:

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 7-28-20

RESOLUTION 268R-20

TITLE: REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 - FOR THE FY 2021 NJDHTS PEDESTRIAN SAFETY GRANT

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any local unit when such item shall have been available by any public or private funding source and the amount therefore shall not have been determined at the time of adoption; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 further provides that the Director may approve the insertion of an appropriation item of an amount equal to any such special item of revenue making such item of revenue available for expenditure; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has been provided additional funds from the State of NJ, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the amount of $6,270.00; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, request the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of this amount as revenue with an offsetting appropriation.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 7-28-20

TITLE: REQUEST APPROVAL FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 - FOR THE SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON AND THE JACKSON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR TWO (2) SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS (SROs) FOR THE JACKSON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any local unit when such item shall have been available by any public or private funding source and the amount therefore shall not have been determined at the time of adoption; and

WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-87 further provides that the Director may approve the insertion of an appropriation item of an amount equal to any such special item of revenue making such item of revenue available for expenditure; and

WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson has entered into a Shared Service Agreement with the Jackson Township Board of Education, whereas the Township shall provide two (2) School Resource Officers (SRO’s) for the months of September through December 2020, and the Jackson Township Board of Education shall pay the Township of Jackson $8,795.72 per SRO per month for a total of $70,365.72 for four months; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Jackson, request the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of this amount as revenue with an offsetting appropriation.

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JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 7-28-20

RESOLUTION 270R-20

TITLE: APPROVE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER'S REPORT FOR MONTH OF JUNE 2020

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has submitted the June 2020 monthly report; and

WHEREAS, the Township Clerk has submitted the report to the Township Council for their approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

RESOLUTION 271R-20

TITLE: AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 110R-20 AUTHORIZING PURCHASES AND/OR SERVICES FROM APPROVED NEW JERSEY STATE CONTRACT VENDORS FOR CY 2020 TO ADD ARMOR EXPRESS AND W.B. MASON, AND TO AMEND VENDOR NEOPOST TO NEOPOST D/B/A QUADIENT INC.

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

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WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson, as a contracting unit may, without advertising for bids, purchase any materials, supplies, services or equipment under any contract or contracts entered into by the NJ Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury, for such materials, supplies, services or equipment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12; and

WHEREAS, purchases/services made utilizing approved New Jersey State Contract Vendors meet the requirements of using a fair and open process; and

WHEREAS, the Township Council approved purchases/services from approved New Jersey State Contract Vendors for CY 2020 on January 28, 2020 by way of Resolution No. 110R-20; and

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department is seeking approval to amend Resolution No. 110R-20 per the attached Schedule “A” to include the following vendors for CY 2020 under the approved New Jersey State Contract Vendors:

Vendor: Armor Express Contract: 17-FLEET-00763/ T0106 Purpose: Law Enf. Firearms Equip. & Supplies Amount: $40,000.00 Term: 5/15/19-5/14/23

Vendor: W. B. Mason Contract: OOOOOO3/T0052 Purpose: Office Supplies/PPE Amount: $60,000.00 Term: 5/7/15 – 5/6/21

Vendor: Neopost Change Vendor Name to read: Neopost d/b/a Quadient Inc.

WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the Township Council to approve the request of the Department of Purchasing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, does hereby approve amending Resolution No. 110R-20 and attached Schedule “A” to include Armor Express and W. B. Mason, and amend vendor name Neopost to Neopost d/b/a Quadient, Inc. to the list of approved NJ State Contract Vendors for CY 2020.

Copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Municipal Administrator, Purchasing Department, and any other interested parties.

DATED: 7-28-20

TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING RENEWAL OF JUNK YARD LICENSE FOR CY 2020 TO CENTRAL JERSEY AUTO SALVAGE, BLOCK 2501, LOT 15 (378 W. COMMODORE BOULEVARD)

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

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WHEREAS, Dmitry Feldman of Central Jersey Auto Salvage submitted an application for the renewal of a junk yard license; and

WHEREAS, Dmitry Feldman of Central Jersey Auto Salvage has paid the requisite renewal fee, has notified all property owners within 200' feet of the premises to be licensed and has complied with all necessary requirements for renewal pursuant of Chapter 239 of the Administrative Code of the Township of Jackson; and

WHEREAS, each of the necessary municipal departments and agencies has recommended the approval of the license renewal;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey, as follows:

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 7-28-20

TITLE: APPROVE JACKSON TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 14, 2020

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, official Minutes of Jackson Township Council meetings have been prepared; and

WHEREAS, the Township Clerk has reviewed these Minutes and has submitted them to the Town Council for their approval.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, that;

DATED: 7-28-20

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

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WHEREAS, Central Jersey Auto Salvage “2” has submitted an application for the approval of a junk yard license; and

WHEREAS, applicant Alexander Levin has paid the requisite renewal fee, has notified all property owners within 200' feet of the premises to be licensed and has complied with all necessary requirements for renewal pursuant to Chapter 239 of the Administrative Code of the Township of Jackson; and

WHEREAS, each of the necessary municipal departments and agencies has recommended the approval of the license renewal;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey, as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

TITLE: AUTHORIZE RENEWAL OF KENNEL LICENSE FOR CY 2020 TO AUDREY DE GASTER, T/A AIN'T MISBEHAVING CANINE SLEEP OVER (BLOCK 2403, LOT 11 – 156 W. COMMODORE BLVD.)

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, Audrey De Gaster, t/a Ain’t Misbehaving Canine Sleep Over, 156 West Commodore Boulevard, Jackson, New Jersey (Block 2403, Lot 11) has submitted an application for renewal of a license to operate a kennel at the premises as set forth below pursuant to Article III of Chapter 98 of the Jackson Township Code; and

WHEREAS, the application is in proper form, the proper fees have been paid and taxes have been paid up-to-date on the premises in question; and

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WHEREAS, all involved municipal agencies and officials have either reviewed the applications or inspected the premises and have no objection to the renewal of the license.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean and State of New Jersey, as follows:

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

DATED: 7-28-20

RESOLUTION 276R-20

MOTION TO APPROVE BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: FLEMMING YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Leaf and Vegetative Waste Composting Program is run by the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management for the purpose of composting source separated leaves and grinding brush generated in Jackson Township to conserve necessary landfill capacity, promote efficient solid waste management, and aid in the consideration and recovery of valuable resources for reuse in the form of marketable products; and

WHEREAS, the Ocean County Recycling Plan proposes to regionalize the permitted municipal composting facilities so as to assure disposal sites for leaves and brush generated by all municipalities in Ocean County; and

WHEREAS, Jackson Township has previously obtained all necessary permits and approvals to operate a composting facility at Block 2201, Lot 2, as shown on the current tax map of the Township; and

WHEREAS, Jackson Township has agreed to participate in the Ocean County Composting Program in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the “Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act”, N.J.S.A. 40A:65-1 et. seq., local units, as defined in the Act, are authorized to enter into joint agreements for the provision of governmental services; and

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WHEREAS, the Township of Jackson wishes to enter into an Agreement (a copy of which is annexed hereto) with the County of Ocean for the purpose of setting forth the terms and conditions regarding the purpose of composting source separated leaves and ground brush generated in Jackson Township.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey as follows:

DATED: 7-28-20

GAVIN KOHUTE- 405 BURKE ROAD- he is organizing a 5k mile for an Eagle Scout Project for Life Scout Troop #204. The event will honor First Responders, and benefit Jackson Volunteer Fire Company. The event will be held on August 29, 2020 at Johnson Park. A scholarship will be given to a Jackson Township student with parents who are First Responders. Thanked Council President Sauickie, Business Administrator Wall and Joelyynn Anderson. He is seeking additional advertisement on this event as more runners and walkers are needed. He distributed flyers with additional information and signup sheets for anyone interested in participating.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT SAUICKIE- asked Mr. Kohute to distribute the flyers to those residents who are interested or he can place the flyers on the table for distribution. He stated this a great event that he planned and he is a fan of the Boy Scouts. Congratulated Mr. Kohute for trying to advance into the Eagle Scout, it is a great accomplishment. Thanked Mr. Kohute for this event benefitting the town and the First Responders.

COUNCILMAN BRESSI- stated it is an excellent project and complimented Mr. Kohute for moving forward to the Eagle Scout.

LISA GOMEZ-2 ROUND HILL ROAD- thanked the First Responders, and the multijurisdictional agencies who were involved in containing this party. The residents are used to a safe and quiet neighborhood. The attendees of this party intended to do harm and our town cannot allow for these situations to continue. She supports the Jackson Police Department and does not believe in defunding the Police. She wants a response instead of a summons in these types of cases. She expressed she felt fear in her own home and wants the council to address this matter.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT SAUICKIE -the Council concurs with the statements made by Ms. Gomez and the introduction of this ordinance will prevent short term rentals for less than 30 days. In addition, the Police and our Township Attorney continue to investigate in order to determine additional summons and citations can be accessed. Some violations were assessed the same day as they violated COVID-19 executive orders and were processed by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. He is confident that the Police Department and Township Attorney will seek additional citations. This ordinance was a decisive action by the council.

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NINO BORELLI- 36 WINTHROP DRIVE- thanked Jackson Police Department and the Law Enforcement Officers who handled the house party that was held with 700 people. Jackson Police Department is “second to none” as Council President Sauickie stated. Thanked God no one was injured. Thanked council for allowing voters to determine if the open space tax should be increased by voting on Election Day. He also thanked the council for voting for the Special Resource Officers. The public safety of our students, staff and schools is an important matter.

KATHY MALLETTE- 17 KNOLLS DRIVE- contacted the Mayor in regards to her client obtaining an easement. She has spoken to several departments in the township without success. The address is on Holman Place. An easement was available on the property previously but documentation is unavailable. She has provided the township with all the documentation that is available.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR WALL- asked for the property address and asked if this matter was connected to an easement on that property from 15 years ago. Asked Attorney McGuckin whether this address is familiar to him.

ATTORNEY MCGUCKIN- he will follow up with the Engineering Department and provide available information at the council meeting to be held on August 11, 2020.

ROBERT SKINNER- 404 LARKSPUR LANE- asked the protocol for vacating Broadway Avenue and asked if there is a scheduled date for the rent leveling ordinance. Questioned if the council reviewed the rent leveling ordinance. In regards to Ordinance 12-20, he asked for the council to review the rental ordinance Toms River approved in their township.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR WALL- he stated to Mr. Skinner that his inquiry was referred to Julio Vega (Township Engineer). The Township Engineer will review and comment prior to the council taking any action on this matter.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT SAUICKIE- Council Vice President Kern will be involved in the rent leveling ordinance and has the confidence he will do a great job. Responded to Mr. Skinner by stating that our ordinance is very similar to that of Toms River. Our ordinance will be highly effective in our town.

COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT KERN- he reviewed the rent leveling ordinance thoroughly. A discussion will be held this week to determine the best course of action, but he couldn't provide a date for introduction at this time.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY TOPIC BY: KERN MOTION SECONDED BY: CHISHOLM YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

MOTION TO ADJOURN BY: FLEMMING MOTION SECONDED BY: CHISHOLM YES: BRESSI, CHISHOLM, FLEMMING, KERN, SAUICKIE

8:20 P.M.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED, COUNCIL PRESIDENT SAUICKIE

JANICE KISTY, R.M.C. TOWNSHIP CLERK

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