JACKSON – Among the 20 resolutions listed on the consent agenda of a recent township council meeting were several that served to support township agencies.
“We’re helping out our EMS first responders with an appropriation from our municipal budget as they’ve been hurting financially,” Councilman Nino Borrelli explained. He also commented that other resolutions provided Police Department, Public Works Department, and EMS Emergency Management Services “the tools and resources they need and to help them do their jobs to keep our town safe and secure for residents and running efficiently.”
The Council recently approved the purchase of equipment for and outfitting new police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $214,361.08. Nine Ford patrol utility vehicles for the police department will also be purchased from Nielson Ford of Morristown at a cost not to exceed $421,036.86.
Councilman Mordechai Burnstein seeing a Jackson EMS representative in the audience also thanked them for their work and dedication within the community. “Thank you for your hard work.”
The township is spending $194,000 to improve the Jungle Gym playground in the community. Council President Jennifer Kuhn said this was an example of some “good stuff that is happening and the administration works very hard with DPW (Department of Public Works).”
Councilman Borrelli recently read and presented a proclamation to Jackson Library Librarian Marguerite Dugas for National Friends of the Library Week.
Councilman Steve Chisholm said, “I like to see us support Library Week. If you don’t already have your card, it is free. Bring your kids out there and instill lifelong learning.”
The governing body recently appointed Gordon N. Gemma under the “non-fair and open process” act to provide planning and demographic services for the township’s master plan which is currently under review and set for revision.
Also approved was a resolution authorizing a shared services agreement between Jackson and Ocean County for the police services driving while intoxicated enforcement program.
