Jackson Township Council Meeting of September 14, 2021
ROLL CALL: COUNCILMAN BORRELLI ATTORNEY MCGUCKIN COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM TOWNSHIP CLERK KISTY COUNCILMAN SAUICKIE COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT FLEMMING COUNCIL PRESIDENT KERN ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR TERENCE WALL MAYOR MICHAEL REINA
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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.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT KERN- OPENING STATEMENT- As always Chief and all of the First Responders the Police, Fire, First Aid that are here, he wanted to thank them and the ten new officers for their dedication to our town. Thanked the families to allow the men and women to leave your home to come and protect us the residents of this town.
Chief Kunz thanked the Council President, members of Council and the Mayor for the opportunity to introduce our 10 new hire Police Officers.
Chief Kunz stated he is not sure if he will be back before the governing body prior to the end of the year; he extended his personal gratitude to Clerk Janice Kisty who has announced her retirement at the end of the year. Stated it is an honor and privilege to work with you; you’re consummate professional you make what we do easier. You will be missed, you carried on quite well the legacy of outstanding Township Clerks and wished her health and success in all your future endeavors.
Chief Kunz invited one special guest this evening liked to introduce Major Borden Applegate Badge number 102 retired Jackson Township Police Department. He stated he brings your attention to Major Applegate because of his incredible career and his contributions to the growth of the department were many but one very important contribution and one he is particular keen on was his tremendous work as a historian for the Jackson Police department is Major Applegate’s collection of memorabilia, documentation of articles, photographs, etc. Have lent credit to the history of the department and this is particularly important as this month on the 23rd will mark the 75th anniversary of the Jackson Township Police Department. In celebration and recognition of that, they have put a display at the Ocean County Library meeting room with a lot of important artifacts from the past. Our articles and displays continue to grow and it would have not have been possible without the dedication of this gentleman, Major Borden Applegate. Chief Kunz thanked him for preserving our history.
PRESENTATION AND SWEARING IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS
Ten New Police Officers. Jenna Waldron, William Kozna, John Mucia, Preston Kunz, Travis Ceppaluni, Robert Kocsis, Tyler Melnick, Travis Moore, Joshua Gonzalez and Andrew Kalash.
Chief Kunz read their biographies read into the record and Clerk Janice Kisty swore them in.
Chief Kunz thanked the support from Mayor Michael Reina, the Township Council and Business Administrator Wall, all who have collaborated to ensure the continued growth in the Jackson Police Department in order to ensure the best Police service for our residents.
Chief Kunz highlighted that for the first time in Jackson Police Department history, this is the first time that our full time sworn staff will exceed 100 officers; with the 10 new officers, 6 of whom will be attending the Police officer academy at Ocean County, 3 are Special Police Officers will receive waiver training and 1 is a full time certified Police Officer. The 10 officers bring our full time staffing to 105 Police Officers.