Jackson Township Council Meeting Minutes SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT BORRELLI- It was a pleasure to be at First Commerce bank last week in welcoming them to Jackson as they opened. Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Joe Vicari, serves as chairman to the office of senior services, announced Ocean County Seniors can have another way to access transportation to get to medical appointments with a new program. Services are on a first come first serve basis. To register you can contact the Care giver volunteers of Central Jersey at 732-505-2273. This new program is in addition to Ocean Ride for more information on transportation from Ocean Ride, contact 732-736-8989 and will be at Jackson Day on October 15th. He recognizes and remembers the first responders and loved ones from 9/11 and those who still suffer with the aftermath. Thank you and have a good evening.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT CHISHOLM- Echoes comments from fellow councilmembers on 9/11. Asks parents to take the time to teach their children about 9/11. Mentions that this Sunday is the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. As you have heard about Jackson Day tonight he mentions how there has been some improvements made, especially to the sidewalks. Thanks Administration, and everyone who helped get that done. Acknowledged Joey Lynn Anderson on her retirement, she has served and dedicated many years to the township. Thanks everyone for coming and God Bless.
APPROVE EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES:
A motion was made by Councilman Sargent, seconded by Councilman Borrelli to approve the minutes of August 22, 2023 upon the following vote: Roll call vote: Ayes-5 Nays-0 Absent-0 Abstain-0
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION-FIRST READING
ORD 26-23 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY BY NEGOTIATION AND PURCHASE FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 10002, LOT 20, A/K/A 234 LEESVILLE ROAD AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAPS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JACKSON, OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
A motion to approve Ordinance 26-23 on first reading, advertise the approval and notice of second reading and public hearing to be held on September 26, 2023 by Councilwoman Kuhn seconded by Councilman Sargent upon the following vote:
Roll call vote: Ayes-5 Nays-0 Absent-0 Abstain-0
Borrelli- Yes with just and fair compensation in mind.
CONSENT RESOLUTION(S):
A motion was made by Councilman Flemming, seconded Councilman Sargent by to approve the listed resolutions as a consent agenda was approved upon the following: Roll call vote: Ayes-5 Nays-0 Absent-0 Abstain-1 (Borrelli-R342-23)
Resolutions are filed in the Township's Clerk's office and posted on the Township's website.
BILL AND CLAIMS:
Councilman Flemming, seconded by Councilman Sargent, upon the following vote: Ayes-5 Nays-0 Absent-0 Abstain-3 (Chisholm-BRI18, RUT04-Borrelli EYE01, EZP01, NJD13, NJM06, RUT04, STA01, STA26, STA76-Kuhn-RCS02)
PUBLIC COMMENT, ANY TOPIC
A motion was made by Councilman Borrelli, seconded by Councilman Sargent to open the public portion.
1) Sheldon Hofstein-48 Baltusrol Drive- Talks about ballots for the upcoming election and addresses his concerns about something with tax. Concerned with how much this will add to school tax rate and what will be the increase. Asks Mr. Borrelli if he could look into it or if it is possible to invite the Board of Education President to the next meeting to further explain.
Councilman Borrelli- Aware of what's proposed on ballot and will get more information on it for him.