BERKELEY – A new committee will help guide the town in making decisions that affect people with autism and similar conditions.
The Advisory Committee on Intellectual Disabilities will give suggestions to the governing body on how to better accommodate people with different needs. For example, programs put on by the Recreation Department could be altered or expanded to be more inclusive.
The members will be Mike Cermak, Jo-Dee Frulio, Shane Cranstoun, Mike Moll, Don Rowley, and John Fosbre.
Over the years, the township has created committees made up of unpaid volunteers who have expertise in various topics.
In staffing changes this year, Michael Tier Sr. was appointed director of staff. Other recent contracts include Angela Jimenez as assistant municipal treasurer and Debra Ozut as personnel officer.
The position of township attorney was created, with a salary range between $75,000 and $110,000. According to the ordinance creating the position, they will assist the administration in day-to-day operations.
The Township Council authorized that the maintenance supervisor and animal control supervisor be added to a list of employees who are entitled to a clothing allowance.
The township issued a request for proposals for a master of ceremonies at the Summer Concert Series. They also are looking for bids to put in a fire escape at the public works building.
They renewed the contract for Seaside Heights to provide fire protection for the Pelican Island section of town which is over the bridge on Route 37.
Road Projects
The township put out a request for bids on several projects. They are looking for contractors to pave the dirt/gravel roads on Anchorage Boulevard from Elm Street to the entrance of the Parks and Recreation Department, and East Barnegat Boulevard from Wildwood to Asbury avenues.
They are also planning to have mill and overlay work done on Allard Road and Colton Court, from Route 9 to the end; Birch Street from Bayview to Blue Jay (with possible drainage work at 607 Birch); Jamaica Boulevard from Cohansey Drive to the southern end; and Southampton Road from River Terrace to Edgebrook Drive South.
They are looking at drainage projects for Avalon and Narragansette avenues; Bay Boulevard near MJ’s; Bonaire Drive pipe replacement; 889 North Edgebrook Drive pipe replacement; Skimmer Lane, 364 North Barbados Drive; Sand Road; and Serpentine Drive.
They awarded a project to Swift & Son in the amount of $254,540.80 to do curb and sidewalk improvements on Richard Road.
