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donate $1,000. He asked the Administrator to look into the available funds and to see where they stand. He said he agrees with the Deputy Mayor that they need to limit the donation because the Rotary Club, Optimist Club along with other organizations are doing fundraising too. Deputy Mayor Kafton stated he would love to give them all the money, but unfortunately there is always something else that would come up. He explained that recently they donated $500 to a family in town whose three children have a very serious illness. They try to stretch out and help where they can help. Committeeman Reilly stated that regardless of the amount he believes that everyone on the Committee supports this. Mayor Broderick and Committeeman Seda thanked Deputy Mayor Kafton for bringing this to their attention. In closing, he thanked everyone for coming out and told them to drive home safely.
MAYOR BRODERICK: He began by saying that last Thursday was very exciting. They braved the weather, the protestors and made it to Pennsylvania Avenue and were able to watch everything. He stated that the township flag that is here in the meeting room was marched down Pennsylvania Avenue and it was the first flag that President Bush gave the thumbs up to. They will try and get the flag incased and put a plaque on it. He thanked Sergeant Kovak, Sergeant Scialpi and Patrolman Decker who were the official escorts for the day. They did a great job for us and were very protective while guiding everyone through the streets of Washington. The parents were also very appreciative of their protection of the kids. He thanked Sergeant Grant from the State Police who gave them a police escort from the 195 exit on the NJ Turnpike to the Delaware Memorial Bridge and back again. He then went on to thank the third grade class at the Crawford Rodriguez School. He attended a Community Water Watch Program and charged them with the responsibility of coming up with a sign that would tell everyone who passed by not to litter in our community. They are waiting for the results of that contest and will let everyone know what happened. He also gave his accolades to those who participated in the snowstorm removal. He thanked Deputy Mayor Kafton and Committeeman Giblin who braved the weather on Saturday and Sunday and drove around town with him to get a first hand look at what was going on in our community. In closing, he told everyone to get home safely. He added that he doesn't think that this snow is going anywhere soon and they are discussing disposing of it with the Public Works Director.
In accordance with the requirements set forth, the township is required to hold (2) public hearings for the purpose of enabling the Township to select and prioritize applications for the Ocean County Community Development Block Grant Program. Our first public hearing was held on January 10, 2005 at 7:30 PM. Since said meeting, the following requests were brought forth for the Township Committee’s consideration:
We will now conduct our second public hearing on the Ocean County Community Development Block Grant application. Anyone wishing to address the Committee on this subject matter may do so at this time. Please address the Committee at the microphone. Pronounce your name, spell it, and give your address.
MOTION SECONDED BY: KAFTON
YES: GIBLIN, REILLY, SEDA. KAFTON & GIBLIN