Present were:

Patrick Gillespie, President	Russell J. Azzarello, Director	Joseph Arena
Peter Davis, Vice-president	Michael Jacobs, Business Administrator	Larry Redmond
Mark Proudman, Treasurer	Michael D'Agnes	John Vincenti, Township Engineer
Robin Rosen, Secretary	Michael Spina

 

 

 

 

Absent were:

Mayor Jim Phillips	Kevin Ruffler	Nick Smolney
Edward Testino, Councilman	Raj Patel	Laheri Mehta

 

 

The Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.

Salute to the flag was followed by roll call.

Statement was made that the meeting was held in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act.

A motion was made by Mike D'Agnes, seconded by Mike Spina for the approval of the November 2004 Treasurer's Report.

A motion was made by Mike Spina, seconded by Joe Arena and unanimously agreed upon for the approval of the December 2004 Bill List, with the correction in mileage to read 200 miles instead of 100 miles.

A motion was made by MIke Spina, seconded by Larry Redmond, with Joe Arena, Mike D'Agnes and Robin Rosen abstaining, for the approval of the November 10, 2004 meeting summary. The motion carried.

A motion was made by Larry Redmond , seconded by Mark Proudman and unanimously agreed for the approval of the 2005 Old Bridge Economic Development Corporation meeting dates.

Mr. Azzarello gave his Executive Director's Report.

Mr. Azzarello stated he attended the League of Municipalities seminar in November.

The YMCA has approved up to 5 million dollar debt encumbrance at their Board of Director's meeting.

The infrastructure will be started soon around Owen's Road.

A new major tenant might be occupying the fourth floor of the Globespan building at exit 120. It looks to be positive.

Mr. Azzarello and the Mayor met with Academy Honda regarding expansion plans that they have.

Stanbury Development is on track with their project at Texas Road. They are tentatively scheduled for the February Planning Board Meeting contingent upon the Council adopting the COI Ordinance.

The RFQ for the golf course has been sent out and at least a dozen responses have been received. We have made it clear that we will provide the land and as much assistance as we can.

Responses received are from very high end people, such as Empire Gold, Hawk Point, etc.

Valley Bank has an interest on the corner of Route 18 and Maple Street (near the WaWa.)

A motion was made by Larry Redmond, seconded by Mike D'Agnes and unanimously agreed upon for the approval of the Executive Director's Report.

Mr. Gillespie opened the meeting to the public.

Linda Seiler was present and wished everyone a happy holiday.

Mr. Gillespie briefly explained that Verizon has been talking to the state about relocating their corporate headquarters to New Jersey. They are looking for a package. Mr. Azzarello will reach out to Verizon.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.