OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
AGENDA MEETING
May 15, 2006
An Agenda Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge was held on Monday, May 15, 2006 in the Municipal Complex. The meeting was called to order by President Gillespie at 7:35 p.m., who asked all present to participate in a salute to the flag, followed by a short prayer.
Deputy Clerk Stella called the roll with the following answering present: Councilmen Baker, Butler, Calogera Greene, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Gillespie. Councilman Testino arrived at 8:25 p.m..
President Gillespie announced that Township Clerk, Rose-Marie Saracino's mother, Mary Rose Raimo passed away and requested a moment of silence in her memory. Deputy Clerk Ward announced the arrangements for the funeral services.
ACTION ITEM - 5/15/06
CDBG 2006 - Consolidated Plan Adoption - Authorizing the submission of the Annual Action Plan pursuant to the requirements of Federal Regulation 24 CFR Part 91 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL REGULATION 24 CFR PART 91
RESOLUTION NO. 197
WHEREAS, Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 as amended provides for a program of Community Development Block Grants (CDBG); and
WHEREAS, the Township of Old Bridge is an entitlement city as defined under said Act and is entitled to financial assistance; and,
WHEREAS, federal regulations at 24 CFR Part 91 require that the Township prepare and submit an Annual Action Plan as a prerequisite to receipt of entitlement Community Development Block Grant funds; and,
WHEREAS, said public meetings and hearings were for the purpose of considering and obtaining views of the citizens of Old Bridge Township and the Middlesex County Consortium on community development and housing needs, and for the purpose of providing the citizens with an opportunity to participate in the development of the Annual Action Plan element of the Consortium's Consolidated Plan; and,
WHEREAS, said Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan element for federal assistance requires certain certifications to be submitted along with and as part of said plan; and
WHEREAS, the Township of Old Bridge is a participant of the HOME Investment Parternships Program Consortium in which the County of Middlesex is the lead participant; and
WHEREAS, federal regulations require that the Township participate in the Consortium's Annual Action Plan preparation and submit the Annual Action Plan element for inclusion in the Consortium's Annual Action Plan; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey that the Mayor be and is authorized and directed to submit the Township of Old Bridge's Annual Action Plan to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development as required by federal regulations 24 CFR Part 91, including all understandings and certifications contained therein, to act as the authorized representative of the Township of Old Bridge, and to provide such additional information as may be required.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township of Old Bridge Annual Action Plan shall request funding to the fullest extent of funding allowed and determined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and other authorized, appropriate and responsible officials be and they are hereby authorized and directed to respond to all citizens comments received regarding the Township of Old Bridge's Annual Action Plan and make such revisions or modifications to the Annual Action Plan as may be necessary or appropriate based on such comments.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and other authorized appropriate and responsible officials be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Township of Old Bridge such certifications and other documentation as may be required by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Clerk shall send a certified copy of this Resolution to each of the following:
1. US Department of Housing and Urban Development
2. Township Attorney
3. Township Administrator
4. Chief Financial Officer
5. Office of Community Development
6. Housing and Community Development Services, Inc.
Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by President Gillespie and so ordered on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Baker, Butler, Calogera, Greene, Maher, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Gillespie
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Councilman Testino
Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place.
Joe Criscuolo advised that meetings were held to discuss the particulars of the plan in accordance with the adopted CDBG budget. Mr. Criscuolo explained the line items outlined in the Program Year July 1, 2006 thru June 30, 2007, including Income, Expenditures & Public Services, Housing Rehabilitation, Public Facility Improvements (improvements) as well as Program Administration (salaries).
President Gillespie inquired as to the location of the pedestrian walkway fence outlined in the public facility improvements.
Joe Criscuolo advised that the walkway would be located along Rt. 516 where the Old Bridge Little League field is located.
Councilwoman Panos inquired as to the breakdown under Program Administration, what portion went to ads and what portion to salaries.
Joe Criscuolo stated it depended on the size and amount of the ads. The salaries are for two people; the person in the office and the consultant, approximately $52,000.00, which is split between people on staff and consultants.
Councilwoman Panos stated she was glad that the pedestrian walkway fence was being installed for the safety of the children. Councilwoman Panos questioned the Child Day Care expenditure and requested some particulars.
Administrator Jacobs responded that this is the child care in the homes and has been funded yearly, but it was not funded last year because there was enough money in the fund.
Councilwoman Panos inquired as to how many facilities there are presently?
Tom Badcock responded that there are two houses that are licensed for up to 6 children in each home and there is a strict protocol that must be met to qualify for this program.
Councilman Calogera stated that he had been at a meeting regarding the CDBG program and he received a lot of information and wanted to thank administration for their assistance.
President Gillespie seeing no further hands closed the public portion.
Councilwoman Panos stated that this was a very good program and it should have been discussed during a regular televised meeting when everyone could be aware of the good work done under this program. Councilwoman Panos stated that she did not like doing action items at Agenda meetings, but something as important as this should be done at a public meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 27, 2006 - Regular Meeting
PRESENTATIONS - (05/22/06)
1. Old Bridge Junior Knights U-12 Travel Basketball Team - Central Jersey League Champs
2. "Volunteer Service Award" as recommended by the Recreation Advisory Board to Mr. Phil Sandford, Old Bridge Mat Rat Wrestling Program Coordinator
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING
ORD. #23-2006 To approve street handicapped parking spaces for Joan Bridgeman of 223 Hillcrest Ave., Laurence Harbor, N.J. and Sylvester LeBrant of 83 Lantana Way, Laurence Harbor, N.J..
ORD. #24-2006 Authorizing the vacation of a portion of Avon Street.
ORD. #25-2006 Amending Chapter 388 Rental Property, Article I, Rent Control, to prohibit a landlord from charging a fee for the installation or removal of a satellite dish.
ORD. #26-2006 Conservation Easement Vacation Lopes Property Block 10259.18 Lot 27
DISCUSSION ORDINANCES
DO-1 Ordinance amending various sections of the Revised General Code - (Ice Cream Truck Fees, Mobile Lunch Truck Fees, Miscellaneous Fees, Volunteer Incentives, Land Development Ordinance Books; Taxicab Duration of License; Ordinances & Resolutions)
Attorney Convery stated these were necessary changes to correct the fees and make the necessary changes.
DO-2 Ordinance amending the Land Development Ordinance to add a Tree Removal Plan and Report.
Attorney Convery stated that this ordinance goes into the Land Development Ordinance and as part of the check list in the required submissions for someone who is taking a plan before the zoning board, they must submit a tree removal plan and report which will be in place when the zoning or planning board considers the request. Both Mr. Convery and Ellen Ritchie of the Community Development Office recommend this ordinance.
DO-3 Ordinance to amend the Land Development Ordinance to impose zoning permit fees-2006
Attorney Convery stated that we had one zoning fee that covered a range of operations and this ordinance will break it down and make it more in line with what time and services are being required regarding the zoning permit. This ordinance is also recommended by the Community Development Office.
DO-4 Ordinance amending Chapter 457 "Trees" in regard to site plan applications and exiting utility service.
Attorney Convery stated that thru discussions with engineering and community development we learned there was some confusion regarding requirements for tree removal who are coming in for site plan applications and we are trying to clarify this by amending to better cover the situations and it will make the tree ordinance apply across the board to homeowners as well as the developers and the utility companies. If the utility companies are doing reasonable trimming it does not affect it at all, it only comes into play if they are going actually take down trees and then we would have the inspection done by our tree expert.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1 Chapter 159 – CERT Trailer Supplies in the amount of $1,200.00. (HS)
C-2 Chapter 159 – Clean Communities Grant in the amount of $54,945.51. (HS)
C-3 Resolution canceling outstanding Current Fund, Payroll Account and Payroll Deduction checks totaling $8,406.36. (HS)
C-4 Resolution to cancel and refund real estate taxes for a 100% Disabled Veteran; Michael Ennis, 7 Winding Brook Drive – Block 12283 Lot 73. – (Amount to be cancelled for 2005 - $2,328.53 Amount to be refunded $2,328.53 Amount to be cancelled for 2006 - $4,844.80 Amount to be refunded - $4,844.80) (KS)
C-5 Interlocal Agreement between Old Bridge Township and the Middlesex County Health Department for public health services from July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 in the amount of 139,174.00. (CERT. #1446) (AFFIRM. ACT.)
C-6 Resolution to award Contract #2006-10 Geick Park Stair Addition to Pioneer Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $85,400.00.(CERT. #1444) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JC)
C-7 Resolution to award Contract # 2006-39 Rent Stabilization Board Attorney to Bert Lundberg, Esq., in the amount of “Not To Exceed $4,500.00
(CERT. #1445) (AFFIRM. ACT.) The Fair & Open Process was utilized in developing the recommendations for this contract. (MJ)
C-8 Resolution to award Contract #2006-40 Re-Bid Control Link Equipment (for control link equipment and installation for Geick Park, Veteran’s Park, Municipal Tennis Courts and relamp of Veterans Park Little League Field & Basketball Court) to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC., in the amount of $39,490.00. (CERT. #1443) (AFFIRM. ACT.) (JC)
C-9 Resolution opposing Senate Bill S1219 and S366 – Amendment to Open Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act. (RMS)
C-10 Resolution authorizing the Old Bridge Township PSAP (Public Safety Action Point 911) to enter into a FY’06 Grant Agreement with the State of New Jersey, Office of Emergency Telecommunications Services. (KL)
C-11 Resolution granting permission for St. Ambrose Church to hold their annual Carnival on June 20, 2006 through June 24, 2006
C-12 Resolution granting permission for St. Ambrose Church to hold a fireworks display on Friday, June 23, 2006 (rain date of June 24, 2006)
C-13 Resolution granting permission for St. Ambrose to install a banner on utility poles JC1685 and BT3786 advertising the carnival.
C-14 Resolution approving Interlocal Agreement between the Township of Old Bridge and the Old Bridge Board of Education for Station Manager and Students to work for the Township Cable Station. (MJ)
C-15 Certification of Audit. (RMS)
Councilman Calogera questioned the scope of the work regarding C-6, Contract #2006-10 Geick Park Stair addition in the amount of $85,400.00, which is a lot of concrete.
Joe Criscuolo responded there is a lot of geotechnical engineering involved. They will be tripling the staircases. It is the stairwell going from the high school new addition to aid in the evacuation of the school should it be deemed necessary.
Councilman Calogera questioned C-9 opposing Senate Bill S1219 and S366 and he would like our attorney to give a quick synopsis on this matter.
Attorney Convery responded that the NJ League of Municipalities basically opposes it both in wording and content. The bill states that all Executive Sessions must be recorded and the League feels that is a problem because recordings of privileged discussion might be inappropriate. In addition, if you allow for additional participation at public meetings, you can sometimes get burdensome,. If each speaker is allowed 5 minutes on any topic, they believe it could become a problem. Another concern is that if anyone sues the town and is successful, they would get attorney fees, yet there is no provision for reciprocal provision if the town should win. Also, this bill states you would have to turn around minutes in five days, presently it is seven days, five days would be an extreme burden on the administration.
Councilwoman Panos stated that perhaps instead of opposing the whole bill that we submit our recommendations.
Councilwoman Panos inquired with regard to C-14, Interlocal Agreement between the Township and Board of Education for Station Manager and students to work for the Cable TV Station, would it be possible to have the station manager available to answer any questions regarding this agreement?
Mayor Phillips responded that he had worked this out with Gene McLaughlin and Mr. Walter Reid and the Board of Education President John Allen to put together a winning program utilizing the time and talents of the students as well as the managerial staff. Mayor Phillips stated that if there were any questions for Gene McLaughlin or Sharon Colucci he would try to get answers because he is not sure of their schedules and whether or not they would be available for questions.
Councilwoman Panos inquired if there was a "cap" on the monies allotted?
Mayor Phillips responded he did not know how the Interlocal Agreement is written, but the interns who participate in the program will receive between $7.00 -$7.50 per hour, and we would be reimbursing the Board of Education for that time and expense. Mr. Reid, the station manager gets a stipend and our intention would be to also reimburse the Board for his expenses too.
Councilwoman Panos stated she agreed with most of that and would it be considered a work-study program?
Mayor Phillips responded that it was not, but station manager had a list of qualified students and he would be selecting from that list.
Councilman Calogera inquired if we were still going to be using volunteers?
Mayor Phillips responded that he had spoken with the most active volunteers and they are behind this program and work with the students.
Councilman Greene agreed that that seems like a good program to help out the students.
May Phillips stated that Mr. Reid in conjunction with our winning team will be able to build a winning program.
LIQUOR LICENSES - (5/22/06)
LL-1 Person to Person Transfer #1209-33-010-009 PCK Enterprises, Inc. t/a Buy Rite Bar & Liquors transfer to MSJ Associates, LLC, t/a Buy Rite of Old Bridge, 343 Rt. 34, Matawan, N.J.
PUBLIC PORTION
Linda Seiler stated she was glad to see that the students were going to be involved in the TV station. She reiterated that she is well qualified to serve as a volunteer at the TV station and she is being denied the opportunity. She feels that is discriminatory to deny people who pay the taxes to the township the opportunity to serve on a volunteer basis and questioned whether or not she would be permitted to sit in with the teacher to learn the operation of specialized equipment. Mrs. Seiler also commented on the two senate bills and feels it would be wrong not to endorse and support them.
President Gillespie seeing no other hands closed the public portion and announced there would be a ten minute recess before reconvening with the hearing on School Board budget.
HEARING - BOARD OF EDUCATION
Meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
President Gillespie requested that the Deputy Clerk Ward call the roll with the following answering present: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Maher, Testino, Volkert, President Gillespie. (Councilwoman Panos and Councilman Baker were absent from the podium.)
President John Allen of the Board of Education brought his Board to order and called the roll. Mr. Allen stated that the Board was represented by Dr. Bosco, Superintendent and Ms. Nancy Mongon, the Business Administrator.
President Gillespie expressed his thanks to the Board of Education and to the professional staff for the work that was put in on this budget. In addition our standing finance committee met with the professional staff to review information. We wanted to try to provide a meaningful form of tax relief for the residents without impacting instruction in the classroom.. The recommendation we are bringing forward we feel meets those requirements.
Himanshu Shah stated that Mr. Morrison our auditor would give more information, but he wanted to thank Mr. Morrison for his analyzing of the school budget over the past two weeks and he also expressed his thanks to the board members as well as the committee for all their work and cooperation in getting this accomplished.
Auditor Bob Morrison stated that he received the complete cooperation of the school district with regard to every request for information that was made and the net result is something that both sides can live with. Several items such as health costs and grants were not included when the budget was originally submitted, but these are included now.
The proposed cuts that have been presented that will lower the tax rate are as follows: increase the amount of budgeted fund balance by $146,000; we are proposing to decrease legal fees by $25,000; decrease interest in lease/purchase from $160,000 and principal of $600,000, those two items represent a timing difference (by postponing approval of those lease/purchase agreements for five weeks you push those expenditures back out of the next full year and out of the tax rate for the next full year. We are proposing a reduction in health benefits, based on the contractual givebacks of $424,000; proposing cuts to the transportation line item in the amount of $100,000 as well as cuts in transportation equipment in the amount of $60,000, maintenance equipment cuts in the amount of $20,000; transportation equipment out of capital outlay budget in the amount of $45,000 and a reduction to the summer school line item, based on delivery of the service in the amount of $70,000; this totals $1,650,000.
RESOLUTION #198
SCHOOL BOARD BUDGET - FY 2006/2007
WHEREAS, the voters in the school board election held on April 18, 2006 defeated the Annual School Budget proposed by the Old Bridge Township School District; and
WHEREAS, the Township Finance Committee reviewed the defeated school budget in consultation with the Board of Education; and
WHEREAS, the Township Finance Committee and the Board of Education has agreed to reduce the school budget in the amount of $1,650,000.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township Council recommended line item reductions in the Defeated School Budget for FY 2006/2007 be included as follows:
Item Description Line Item Account No. Amount
1 Budgeted Fund Balance 10-303 146,000.00
2 Legal Fees 11-000-230-331 25,000.00
3 Lease Purchase - Interest 11-000-251-832 160,000.00
4 Lease Purchase - Principal 12-000-400-721 600,000.00
5 Health Benefits 11-000-291-270 424,000.00
6 Transportation 11-000-270-511 100,000.00
7 Transportation - Equipment 12-000-270-733 60,000.00
8 Maintenance - Equipment 12-000-300-730 20,000.00
9 Transportation - Equipment 12-000-270-734 45,000.00
10 Summer School 13-422-100-101 70,000.00
TOTAL $1,650,000.00
Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Volkert and so ordered on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Greene, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Gillespie.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen Baker, Maher
President Gillespie requested that the Board of Education also present a motion to their members to accept the proposed budget. A motion was made and seconded by the Board of Education members.
Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place.
Councilman Greene thanked the Board as well as the administrative staff for their cooperation. The process was very informative regarding the budget. The problem rests not with the Council, but with the overemphasis on funding through real estate taxes and that has to change. He felt that they did a good job and cut 5 cents from the initial budget
Councilman Calogera stated he agreed with Councilman Greene. We have to consider that people cannot afford these high taxes, it impacts on young people and seniors being able to afford remaining in the town. Unfortunately, it falls upon the Board of Education and the Council to try and help alleviate this burden. I have been reassured that these cuts will not impact education or sports programs.
President Gillespie opened this matter to the public:
Monte Seewald stated he was glad this was resolved amicably. He stated he was disappointed in the voter turnout. He stated he was disappointed with the aid from Washington and Trenton. He complained about wasted space in the schools and about putting in air conditioning after the students left the school.
Mr. Rao complained about the tax rate and keeping it down, every year there is a tax increase for the Board of Education portion and something should be done prevent it from increasing in the future
Dave Joslyn spoke about $100,000 that was earmarked for Board of Ed for transportation, but was diverted to the township for roads. Also, he expressed concern about the air conditioning at Cheesequake School, one side is cool and other is very hot. He further stated that although he wanted to get the budget down, he was concerned about fixing this problem.
President Gillespie responded that this matter would be addressed in the near future.
Linda Seiler stated that since the figures were not available to view on the compromise budget it was difficult for the public to comment and it should have been made available prior to this evening and the vote should be withheld until the public can view the paperwork. Ms. Seiler also inquired as to the tax rate for this year and the amount of the increase and what was being done with regard to reducing the number of administrators in the school system. Another question from Ms. Seiler was in regard to the bridge that was built at the high school at a considerable cost and was it being utilized?
President Gillespie responded that all these questions would be answered at the end of the public portion.
Skip Tempe a resident complimented the Council and the Board of Education for their efforts in resolving this budget and not removing the six teachers from Sandburg School in the process.
Gene Dunlap questioned the addition of six teachers and one sports coach. He questioned why there could not be a reduction instead of adding teachers. The size of the classes is getting smaller and smaller and if a reasonable number could be reached it would help in the control of the budget and you are not being fair to the public. With regard to the policemen in the schools, who is paying them? If you do not reduce the budget by another 3-4 million dollars you are doing this town and yourselves a disservice.
President Gillespie closed the public portion.
President Gillespie responded that when this budget was reviewed it was determined that there was a responsible effort on behalf of the Board to control the growth and expenditures. With regard to the addition of the seven teachers, we asked the Board what it would mean to class size at the Sandburg School, which averages now 27 students. The Board advised that without this new block of teachers the size would increase to 33. He felt that one of issues we have to address, long term, with regard to quality of education is class size. Additional information from the Board justified this increase.
Councilman Testino stated it was very hard as a councilperson to review a budget and superimpose their opinions on a job done by the Board of Education and rejected 3-1 by the public. We have now rely on our professionals and balance their advice against our statutory mandates to deliver a quality education for our children. Costs go up and there are a lot things that just cannot be changed. Councilman Testino felt that they delivered a cut and he would be supporting this budget recommendation.
Councilwoman Panos stated she accepted this budget because of the children. She stated that things like cutting administrator salaries should be looked into for future budgets. Councilwoman Panos questioned the five social workers in the elementary schools and the need for same.
President Gillespie turned the meeting over to the Board of Education for their comments.
Dr. Bosco thanked the administration and the elected officials for their courtesy and open mindedness and willingness to listen with regard to this budget. The process has enabled everyone to come to the conclusion that the Board was forthright and honest in the delivery of a fiscally sound education for the Township of Old Bridge. Dr. Bosco stated that the social workers are in reality guidance counselors in the elementary schools and for twelve schools we have five counselors. The class size of today's schools vs. that of the past cannot be equated based on family and financial times. In today's society parents have deferred a lot of disciplinary problems to the school system and they take it on and try to do it with the staff on hand. We worked with this budget so that there were no significant cuts in programs and services.
Dr. Bosco addressed the matter of the stairway and the bridge built between the Grade 9 Center and the Main Building had a CO the first day the school opened. The bridge is functional and is used everyday by the student body and the faculty. With regard to administrators, the State of New Jersey noted that we had 200 more students per administrator than the State average and that says, we do not have people being chiefs, but rather "feet on the floor" teachers and he thanked the Council for recognizing that fact.
President Gillespie stated that they looked at the State figures regarding administration costs per pupil and we found that our school district is below the average state wide.
Councilman Butler stated he was involved in this process for many years and he thanked the Board and the Council for their hard work in putting together this budget. He would like to avoid this problem next year and he would like to find way to impress upon the State to assist the districts with sufficient funding. The citizens of New Jersey have to get involved in getting government to support and cooperate with the school districts and reduce the burden on the taxpayers.
Fred Collabella thanked the Council and the Board for their efforts on this budget.
Nancy Mongan also thanked the Council, the Board and Administration for all their efforts in bringing in this budget in an amicable manner.
President Gillespie stated that the $1,650,000.00 cut is significant and we will address other issues at a later time.
Annette Hopman also thanked the Council for working with the Board and cooperating in getting a mutually agreeable budget together. (inaudible)
Following the roll call vote the following discussion took place:
John Allen stated that we were all able to fulfill the promises made to township residents who supported redistricting. Mr. Allen explained that there is a committee who is exploring ways to get outside income from business especially for athletic programs. Mr. Allen thanked the Council for the cooperative manner in which everyone worked together. He also thank his own Board for all their help.
A motion was made by the members of the School Board to accept the proposed budget, it was seconded and the roll call carried the motion for the proposed budget.
RESOLUTION #199
ESTABLISHING TAX LEVY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that:
WHEREAS, the voters in the school board election held on April 18, 2006 defeated the Annual School Budget proposed by the Old Bridge Township School District; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of Old Bridge as follows:
The Township Council hereby declares the budget as approved. The budget provides the amounts necessary to provide a thorough and efficient system of schools in the District.
BE IT RESOLVED that one certified copy of this Resolution including the individual line item reductions be filed with the Township of Old Bridge Board of Education, two copies with the Middlesex County Superintendent of Schools, and one copy of the Middlesex County Board of Taxation and the Local Tax Assessor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be deemed the certification of this governing board to the Middlesex County Board of Taxation (as required by N.J.S.A.18:12-37) of the amount or amounts which this Municipal Council has determined to be necessary to provide a thorough and efficient system of Schools in the School District of said Township of Old Bridge for the calendar year, commencing January 1, 2006 and terminating December 31, 2006.
SCHOOL TAX LEVY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2006
Amount Required for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Amount to be Included in 2006 Tax Levy
1 General Fund $81,116,094.00 $40,558,047.00
2 Debt Service 3,045,696.00 1,522,848.00
3 Total $84,161,790.00 $42,080,895.00
4 Balance of 2005-2006 $39,120,072.50
Total 2006 Tax Levy $81,200,967.50
Moved by Councilman Butler, seconded by Councilman Calogera and so ordered on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Butler, Calogera, Greene, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Gillespie.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilmen Baker, Maher.
Prior to the roll call vote the following discussion took place:
Himanshu Shah stated that the Council adopted a resolution reducing the School Budget by $1,650,000.00. The second resolution that is always done at this time is one establishing the tax levy rate, whereby you certify the school board tax levy to the Board of Taxation and reflects a five cent reduction.
Following the roll call vote the following discussion took place:
President Gillespie requested a motion by the School Board to accept the revised 2006/2007 budget. The School Board members made the motion which was seconded following the roll call vote was approved.
Himanshu Shah stated that the $1,650,000.00 represents on a school fiscal year basis, not a calendar year a reduction of five cents.
MOTION
Motion to adjourn at 10:00 p.m. made by Councilman Greene, seconded by President Gillespie and so moved on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Baker, Butler, Calogera, Greene, Maher, Testino, Volkert, Councilwoman Panos, President Gillespie
NAYS: None.
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President Patrick Gillespie
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Rose-Marie Saracino, Township Clerk
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