Jackson Township Council Meeting Minutes November 8, 2007
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support to their well-being and enables clients to prevent, or to postpone, costly hospital stays and other forms of institutional care; and
WHEREAS, countless numbers of lives have been touched by family caregivers thereby improving the quality of life for these citizens of New Jersey.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Council of the Township of Jackson hereby joins the Ocean County Board of Social Services together with Governor Jon S. Corzine in celebrating Nation Family Caregiver Month during the month of November 2007 recognizing the family caregivers in our State who so selflessly give of themselves to provide care to their homebound loved ones
Ann M. Updegrave Council president Jason J. Gudaitis Council Vice-President Councilwoman Emily Ingram Councilman Scott R. Martin Councilman Angelo Stallone
COMMENTS BY THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCILWOMAN INGRAM thanked Eric Schubiger and his staff for the Town Hall Halloween festivities stating many children came out and enjoyed themselves and how beautiful all the department decorations were. She wished everyone a happy and healthy Thanks Giving and a safe trip home.
COUNCILMAN MARTIN stated Safe Trick or Treat was a great success and all the shows were outstanding and he wished everyone a great Thanks Giving and a safe ride home.
COUNCILMAN STALLONE stated the stickers to identify young drivers with provisional licenses should be available for distribution next week. He then addressed the public’s concern regarding cell towers and stated “T” Mobile showed some interest in leasing land on the west side of town and the Mayor would be negotiating with them. He then advised the public that Saturday, November 10th at 11:00 am the Senior Center would have a ceremony to honor all veterans and welcomed everyone. He thanked everyone for coming.
COUNCIL VICE PRISIDENT GUDAITIS reminded everyone the meetings were held for meaningful and respectful discussion on township business and personal political grandstanding would not be tolerated.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT UPDEGRAVE – absent
MAYOR SEDA stated the celebration at the Senior Center on Saturday was open to everyone and encouraged everyone to attend to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we could enjoy the freedom we have today.
CLERK EDEN explained the order of the meeting was changed.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED, RESOLUTIONS ONLY
PAUL MAYEROWITZ-91 CYPRESS POINT LANE: He asked about the budget transfer resolution and the $95K for legal bills and if there was an unusual amount of service provided? Mayor Seda explained the legal bills have exceeded previous years bills and they have finally put to rest the affordable housing obligation which was a tremendous undertaking because if they didn’t they couldn’t file their compliance plan to fight off the builders who would otherwise come in and file suit to rezone and develop properties. Mr. Mayerowitz questioned a consent resolution that had to do with