Sunday, October 22, 2006
ARE THE OCEANPORT DEMOCRATS HIDING SOMETHING FROM THE OCEANPORT REPUBLICANS?
VOTE REPUBLICAN FOR A FRESH START IN OCEANPORT
ELLYNN KAHLE FOR MAYOR
JOE IRACE AND WILLIAM JOHNSON FOR COUNCIL
TOGETHER THEY WILL MAKE A POSITIVE CHANGE IN OCEANPORT
SHARED SERVICES UPDATE: The below listed article appeared in the Asbury Park Press on Friday, October 20, 2006, concerning SHARED SERVICES. This time SEA BRIGHT is considering a merger with RUMSON. AND WHERE IS OCEANPORT ON SHARED SERVICES?
In addition to dropping the ball on SHARED SERVICES the Democratic Run Oceanport Government is also far behind the other two towns in the claiming and planning of the Fort Monmouth Property. Oceanport is gradually loosing ground with each day that passes.
Last year Councilman Sharkey made recommendations on two occasions at a Workshop Meetings requesting that a certified Planner be hired to assist Oceanport with the planning of the Fort Monmouth Property, so that Oceanport would be well advised on the matter. The meetings were held on October 17, 2005 and November 03, 2005.
Here is the exact verbiage from the minutes of 10/17/05: INSTEAD OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL PLANNER TO INVENTORY THE FORT MONMOUTH PROPERTY DURING THE EARLY STAGES, THE BOROUGH DECIDED TO USE THE BOROUGH ENGINEER.
In addition to dropping the ball on SHARED SERVICES the Democratic Run Oceanport Government is also far behind the other two towns in the claiming and planning of the Fort Monmouth Property. Oceanport is gradually loosing ground with each day that passes.
Last year Councilman Sharkey made recommendations on two occasions at a Workshop Meetings requesting that a certified Planner be hired to assist Oceanport with the planning of the Fort Monmouth Property, so that Oceanport would be well advised on the matter. The meetings were held on October 17, 2005 and November 03, 2005.
Here is the exact verbiage from the minutes of 10/17/05: INSTEAD OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL PLANNER TO INVENTORY THE FORT MONMOUTH PROPERTY DURING THE EARLY STAGES, THE BOROUGH DECIDED TO USE THE BOROUGH ENGINEER.
If A PLANNER was hired a well documented and informative report would have been prepared. Currently, the Oceanport Democrats can not produce a report for the residents to review concerning the Fort Monmouth acquisition.
COUNCILWOMAN CHAUMP:
Councilwoman Chaump reported that she attended the meeting of the Reuse Committee. There was discussion on the progress of the Committee and there was discussion about an inventory being done of the property by the Committee and Councilman Sharkey felt that a professional from the Borough should go on that tour to make sure the Borough has a correct inventory. There was a lengthy discussion on the matter and also the make up of the Committee. Mr. Sharkey felt that there should be a professional from the Borough there for the walk through and made a motion to that effect
Now here are the excerpts from the 11/03/05 minutes:
COUNCILMAN BRISCIONE:
There was further discussion on the matter and Councilman Sharkey felt we should have our professionals in early as a precautionary measure. Councilman Briscione felt this is totally inaccurate and stated that the Army will only deal with the local redevelopment authority or any consultant that is hired by the redevelopment authority so there is no chance we can miss the boat here.
And here the Borough of Oceanport sits a year later with NO PROFESSIONAL PLANNER on board, while the Mayor of Eatontown is actively planning the future of his own Town with the property situated on Fort Monmouth.
Here the Democratic Council President shooting down the recommendation of hiring a professional to assist Oceanport in the early stages of planning the Fort Monmouth Property. Today, Oceanport appears to be way behind the other two towns in the planning the acquisition of the Fort Monmouth property.
Again where is Oceanport? Do the Democrats of Oceanport have any idea what the Borough is getting from Fort Monmouth in the way of buildings, grounds and property? The citizens certainly do not know. Additionally, it is very problematic that the Oceanport Democrats, Gatta, Chaump, Briscione and Johnson refused to put any Republican council person on the Reuse Committee. Especially at a time when Linda Johnson is not running for another term, and the possibility exists that the current Mayor, Mayor Chaump may not be around after the November 7th, 2006, elections.
This means that only the Democratic citizens have been represented by the Borough of Oceanport during the last year regarding the planning of the Fort Monmouth Property. The Republican residents should be appalled by this Democratic move and demand that a Republican Council person by placed on the Committee, since they represent the Republican citizens of the Borough. The town is not made up of only Democrats. There are Republicans as well and the Republican citizens should be represented by the individuals they voted into office.
WHAT ARE THE DEMOCRATS HIDING? MORE CLOSED DOOR MEETINGS? WHY ARE THE DEMOCRATS CLOSING OUT THE REPUBLICANS ON THE LARGEST DEAL AFFECTING OCEANPORT? ARE THERE MORE PAY TO PLAY DEALS? WHO KNOWS, BUT SURE SEEMS TO BE VERY SERCRETIVE…………………………
ARE THE DEMOCRATS PURPOSELY KEEPING THE RESIDENTS IN THE DARK CONCERNING THE FORT MONMOUTH DEAL
THE PERCEPTION OF A LAZY AND INEPT DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED OCEANPORT GOVERNMENT IS BEGINNING TO BE EXPOSED
Rumson and Sea Bright: perfect together?
Towns should merge, ex-councilman says
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 10/20/06
BY LARRY HIGGS
COASTAL MONMOUTH BUREAU
Rumson and Sea Bright: perfect together?
RUMSON — Rumson-by-the-Sea? Rumson Bright?
A proposal that Rumson merge with Sea Bright was made by a former Sea Bright councilman who went to the Rumson Borough Council meeting Thursday night with the idea. Former Councilman Andrew Mencinsky also plans to fax his proposal to Gov. Corzine and local legislators.
"We're looking at (having to build) a new municipal building and police headquarters. A likely solution is for the smaller community to merge, and Rumson is a likely candidate to absorb Sea Bright," said Mencinsky, who served on the council from 2001 to 2004.
Mencinsky made a similar presentation to Sea Bright's council on Tuesday. Sea Bright Councilman Thomas E. Scriven said the idea is worth studying.
"He had some ideas that some people thought were great," Scriven said. "I'd think the next step would be to look at it very closely, examine the ideas and what would work."
Mencinsky said Rumson would gain a half-billion dollars in taxable property, including oceanfront property. It would also get some rental housing, which would help Rumson meet its state obligation to provide affordable housing.
Sea Bright would avoid having to build police and municipal facilities, which need replacement. The beachfront property could be reused for parks, Mencinsky said.
Sea Bright residents would send their children to Rumson schools, which would relieve Sea Bright of its largest tax obligation — to the Shore Regional School District, he said.
"We are looking to reduce our educational expenses. We pay an exorbitant amount because the funding formula hits us hard," Scriven said.
Rumson officials had few comments except to thank Mencinsky for his presentation.
"It's the first we're hearing of it. Rumson has never had discussions of (a) merger," Mayor John E. Ekdahl said. "At this point it's not something we're considering."
Scriven said that Rumson isn't the only potential merger partner and that the boroughs also could look at merging services.
"It is not something that will be decided tomorrow, but the idea itself is outside the box, and it's good," Scriven said.
Rumson officials approved participating in a study of merging police departments with Fair Haven and Little Silver at Thursday's meeting. The council voted unanimously to take that step and to match its share of a state grant.
Little Silver and Fair Haven officials approved similar measures Monday.
And the study's cost to the borough taxpayers will be less than expected, Ekdahl said. He received a letter from state officials that lowered the matching share that municipalities would have to pay from 50 to 10 percent, if a state grant is awarded.
That lowers the cost from $3,333 per borough to $666, to match a $20,000 state grant, he said.
"It is fortuitous for us," Ekdahl said.
Read the Following to see how far out in front the Eatontown mayor is in claiming and planning his stake of Fort Monmouth:
County, Eatontown intend to purchase parts of Fort Monmouth
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 10/19/06
BY KEITH BROWN
COASTAL MONMOUTH BUREAU
EATONTOWN — The borough and Monmouth County announced their intentions to acquire certain parts of Fort Monmouth property Wednesday.
At the seventh meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority, Mayor Gerald J. Tarantolo and Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry — both authority members — said they intend to pursue obtaining specific parcels of the fort, which is slated to close in 2011.
Tarantolo said he intends to declare dibs on the post's Communications Electronics Life Cycle Management building for use as a new municipal center.
Burry said the county and representatives from Eatontown, Oceanport and Tinton Falls will soon be taking a second tour of the post with an eye on the fort's recreational facilities, which the county would like to preserve as open space.
Once the fences separating the post from the borough come down in five years, Tarantolo said, the borough would like to inherit the CECOM headquarters and turn it into a municipal center to replace the current facility at 47 Broad St., which he said was "bursting at the seams."
The 50,000-square-foot building, which lies within the 452 acres the borough stands to gain when the 89-year-old post closes in 2011, also has a 400-seat theater and an outdoor amphitheater that seats between 800 and 1,000, along with enough parking to accommodate all three facilities.
Tarantolo said the building could also house sewerage authority offices, Board of Education offices and several other municipal functions that are now scattered throughout town.
"It think it's ideal for a new borough hall," Tarantolo said. "That's what I'm doing, and you'll be the recipient of that letter shortly."
There was no comment from other authority members following Tarantolo's announcement.
A draft of the county's open space plan in July identified portions of Fort Monmouth as potential new park sites because the county wanted to go on record as being interested in some of the land as the military moves forward with plans to close the base, Park System spokeswoman Laura Kirkpatrick has said.
The plan lists the golf course, marina, waterfront area, open fields and indoor recreation facilities, such as the officers' club and gym, as key assets of the fort.
"We'll be looking with an eye toward a good solution to the use of some of those facilities," Burry said of the group's planned tour of the fort.
COUNCILWOMAN CHAUMP:
Councilwoman Chaump reported that she attended the meeting of the Reuse Committee. There was discussion on the progress of the Committee and there was discussion about an inventory being done of the property by the Committee and Councilman Sharkey felt that a professional from the Borough should go on that tour to make sure the Borough has a correct inventory. There was a lengthy discussion on the matter and also the make up of the Committee. Mr. Sharkey felt that there should be a professional from the Borough there for the walk through and made a motion to that effect
Now here are the excerpts from the 11/03/05 minutes:
COUNCILMAN BRISCIONE:
There was further discussion on the matter and Councilman Sharkey felt we should have our professionals in early as a precautionary measure. Councilman Briscione felt this is totally inaccurate and stated that the Army will only deal with the local redevelopment authority or any consultant that is hired by the redevelopment authority so there is no chance we can miss the boat here.
And here the Borough of Oceanport sits a year later with NO PROFESSIONAL PLANNER on board, while the Mayor of Eatontown is actively planning the future of his own Town with the property situated on Fort Monmouth.
Here the Democratic Council President shooting down the recommendation of hiring a professional to assist Oceanport in the early stages of planning the Fort Monmouth Property. Today, Oceanport appears to be way behind the other two towns in the planning the acquisition of the Fort Monmouth property.
Again where is Oceanport? Do the Democrats of Oceanport have any idea what the Borough is getting from Fort Monmouth in the way of buildings, grounds and property? The citizens certainly do not know. Additionally, it is very problematic that the Oceanport Democrats, Gatta, Chaump, Briscione and Johnson refused to put any Republican council person on the Reuse Committee. Especially at a time when Linda Johnson is not running for another term, and the possibility exists that the current Mayor, Mayor Chaump may not be around after the November 7th, 2006, elections.
This means that only the Democratic citizens have been represented by the Borough of Oceanport during the last year regarding the planning of the Fort Monmouth Property. The Republican residents should be appalled by this Democratic move and demand that a Republican Council person by placed on the Committee, since they represent the Republican citizens of the Borough. The town is not made up of only Democrats. There are Republicans as well and the Republican citizens should be represented by the individuals they voted into office.
WHAT ARE THE DEMOCRATS HIDING? MORE CLOSED DOOR MEETINGS? WHY ARE THE DEMOCRATS CLOSING OUT THE REPUBLICANS ON THE LARGEST DEAL AFFECTING OCEANPORT? ARE THERE MORE PAY TO PLAY DEALS? WHO KNOWS, BUT SURE SEEMS TO BE VERY SERCRETIVE…………………………
ARE THE DEMOCRATS PURPOSELY KEEPING THE RESIDENTS IN THE DARK CONCERNING THE FORT MONMOUTH DEAL
THE PERCEPTION OF A LAZY AND INEPT DEMOCRATIC CONTROLLED OCEANPORT GOVERNMENT IS BEGINNING TO BE EXPOSED
Rumson and Sea Bright: perfect together?
Towns should merge, ex-councilman says
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 10/20/06
BY LARRY HIGGS
COASTAL MONMOUTH BUREAU
Rumson and Sea Bright: perfect together?
RUMSON — Rumson-by-the-Sea? Rumson Bright?
A proposal that Rumson merge with Sea Bright was made by a former Sea Bright councilman who went to the Rumson Borough Council meeting Thursday night with the idea. Former Councilman Andrew Mencinsky also plans to fax his proposal to Gov. Corzine and local legislators.
"We're looking at (having to build) a new municipal building and police headquarters. A likely solution is for the smaller community to merge, and Rumson is a likely candidate to absorb Sea Bright," said Mencinsky, who served on the council from 2001 to 2004.
Mencinsky made a similar presentation to Sea Bright's council on Tuesday. Sea Bright Councilman Thomas E. Scriven said the idea is worth studying.
"He had some ideas that some people thought were great," Scriven said. "I'd think the next step would be to look at it very closely, examine the ideas and what would work."
Mencinsky said Rumson would gain a half-billion dollars in taxable property, including oceanfront property. It would also get some rental housing, which would help Rumson meet its state obligation to provide affordable housing.
Sea Bright would avoid having to build police and municipal facilities, which need replacement. The beachfront property could be reused for parks, Mencinsky said.
Sea Bright residents would send their children to Rumson schools, which would relieve Sea Bright of its largest tax obligation — to the Shore Regional School District, he said.
"We are looking to reduce our educational expenses. We pay an exorbitant amount because the funding formula hits us hard," Scriven said.
Rumson officials had few comments except to thank Mencinsky for his presentation.
"It's the first we're hearing of it. Rumson has never had discussions of (a) merger," Mayor John E. Ekdahl said. "At this point it's not something we're considering."
Scriven said that Rumson isn't the only potential merger partner and that the boroughs also could look at merging services.
"It is not something that will be decided tomorrow, but the idea itself is outside the box, and it's good," Scriven said.
Rumson officials approved participating in a study of merging police departments with Fair Haven and Little Silver at Thursday's meeting. The council voted unanimously to take that step and to match its share of a state grant.
Little Silver and Fair Haven officials approved similar measures Monday.
And the study's cost to the borough taxpayers will be less than expected, Ekdahl said. He received a letter from state officials that lowered the matching share that municipalities would have to pay from 50 to 10 percent, if a state grant is awarded.
That lowers the cost from $3,333 per borough to $666, to match a $20,000 state grant, he said.
"It is fortuitous for us," Ekdahl said.
Read the Following to see how far out in front the Eatontown mayor is in claiming and planning his stake of Fort Monmouth:
County, Eatontown intend to purchase parts of Fort Monmouth
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 10/19/06
BY KEITH BROWN
COASTAL MONMOUTH BUREAU
EATONTOWN — The borough and Monmouth County announced their intentions to acquire certain parts of Fort Monmouth property Wednesday.
At the seventh meeting of the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Planning Authority, Mayor Gerald J. Tarantolo and Monmouth County Freeholder Lillian Burry — both authority members — said they intend to pursue obtaining specific parcels of the fort, which is slated to close in 2011.
Tarantolo said he intends to declare dibs on the post's Communications Electronics Life Cycle Management building for use as a new municipal center.
Burry said the county and representatives from Eatontown, Oceanport and Tinton Falls will soon be taking a second tour of the post with an eye on the fort's recreational facilities, which the county would like to preserve as open space.
Once the fences separating the post from the borough come down in five years, Tarantolo said, the borough would like to inherit the CECOM headquarters and turn it into a municipal center to replace the current facility at 47 Broad St., which he said was "bursting at the seams."
The 50,000-square-foot building, which lies within the 452 acres the borough stands to gain when the 89-year-old post closes in 2011, also has a 400-seat theater and an outdoor amphitheater that seats between 800 and 1,000, along with enough parking to accommodate all three facilities.
Tarantolo said the building could also house sewerage authority offices, Board of Education offices and several other municipal functions that are now scattered throughout town.
"It think it's ideal for a new borough hall," Tarantolo said. "That's what I'm doing, and you'll be the recipient of that letter shortly."
There was no comment from other authority members following Tarantolo's announcement.
A draft of the county's open space plan in July identified portions of Fort Monmouth as potential new park sites because the county wanted to go on record as being interested in some of the land as the military moves forward with plans to close the base, Park System spokeswoman Laura Kirkpatrick has said.
The plan lists the golf course, marina, waterfront area, open fields and indoor recreation facilities, such as the officers' club and gym, as key assets of the fort.
"We'll be looking with an eye toward a good solution to the use of some of those facilities," Burry said of the group's planned tour of the fort.
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