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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.

COUNCILMAN BORRELLI – Covid-19 Vaccine, in order to get the vaccine you would have to meet a certain criteria, appointments are filling up and supplies are limited. According to a spokesperson from Centra State, registration right now is not open because they are waiting for more doses to arrive as well as Hackensack Meridian Health. Once they become more available, they will open up their website for people to register online who meet that criteria. Also, there is a State hotline that is on our Township website - it started yesterday at 1(855)568-0545 for vaccine inquiries and information about Covid. That's at Covid19.nj.gov/vaccinehelp. There is a link on our Township website as well for the Ocean County Health Department. He encourages the residents and business owners as well to keep checking out the websites and links. Website for not only vaccine updates but for updates on what it is going on in Town. He thanked Christian David for help with keeping our website up to date and user friendly on what is going on in Town.

COUNCILMAN CHISHOLM- Just a reminder if we do have a snow event to keep your cars in your driveways and out of the roadways to make it easier for those guys out there clearing the snow. Also, remember to check on your neighbors who need a hand in case of snow emergency especially the elderly neighbors. Especially the age of Covid they may not be out as much the elderly may need some extra attention. Keep your eyes on your community.

COUNCILMAN SAUICKIE- Congratulated Barry Olejarz on his retirement from the Building Department; he has been with that department for many years. Welcome to Brent O'Connor who takes over February 1st and we wish him well.

COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT FLEMMING – Our Planning Board has been extremely busy they have increased their meeting rate by 50 percent to get through all their applications. That being said, there are many boards and commissions in Town that need help and they are looking for volunteers; don’t be shy - get involved, take part in the Town.

COUNCIL PRESIDENT KERN – We lost a number of some residents due to overdose. There is an increase; please reach out to the people you know and work with them. Reach out to them to see if there is something you can do to convince them to go into a program or to get help they need. Maybe that phone call would help. He congratulated Mr. Olejarz on his retirement.

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