Amending Dune Maintenance Ordinance
Public Comment – City Council meeting 2/6/19 Introduction of ordinance #2 of20019 – Amending Dune Maintenance Ordinance I have two problems with the dune maintenance ordinance. #1. It exists which it should not. The granting by the City of the physical alteration of dunes, which are public property and contiguous
Council Meeting Comments from the Brigantine Taxpayers Association
These are the public comments made by the Brigantine Taxpayers Association on January 16, 2019, to the City Council of Brigantine. 1. Due to certain events in 2018 including a hearing in municipal court involving a private citizen and a City volunteer, Council and the solicitor became aware that an
Brigantine Public Employee Salary Chart 2018
Government works best when the people it represents are knowledgeable about it and hold it accountable. Facts about the salaries of public employees are a public record. We present these facts, dated 10/2018 and provided by the City, as a public service to help Brigantine taxpayers evaluate their municipal government’s
Looking for Additions To Our Board of Directors
“We are looking for taxpayers to serve on our Board of Directors. Our strength and influence come from the willingness of property owners to band together to work for the best interests of our island community. Please send us a message via the web site if you are interested. We welcome your
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR BRIGANTINE?
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR BRIGANTINE? A PERSPECTIVE. Current Trends 1. The Census population of Brigantine is in a steady decline. In 2000 it was 12,594. By 2010, this number was down to 9,450. The next Census occurs in 2020. Until then, these numbers plus other useful indicators support the reality of
City Council Approves Private Dune Maintenance
Property owners on New Jersey’s barrier islands know the importance of the dunes for protection from the ocean. We in Brigantine value highly the substantial, effective dunes we have with their diversity of plants to catch, hold and stabilize the sand. At its October 3rd meeting City Council approved an
Letter to City Manager Stinson. Brigantine Longevity Payments.
Dear Mr. Stinson: While going over the 2017 municipal employee salary list, we found what appear to be violations of City ordinances in ten non-union salaries regarding longevity. Let’s look at the relevant salary ordinances. Ordinance #17 of 2013, section 5 says, “Longevity is eliminated for all employees from the
Too Much In Brigantine Fund Balance. Over-Taxation.
Brigantine’s City Manager submitted his 2018 municipal budget. It’s now up to the City Council to work on it in preparation for its final approval. The public hasn’t yet seen all these numbers that determine property taxes. We believe two numbers stand out that should get the public’s attention. The
Brigantine Property Tax Assessments
I attended yesterday’s City Council meeting specifically to make the following statement during the last public comment. “Last month, a resident addressed Council, for a second time, on apparent inequities and problems affecting property owners. These issues are property assessments and property tax appeals. He presented Council with a lot
Brigantine Links Golf Issues.
The City of Brigantine owns and oversees the management of an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse (The Links). Why should this fact matter to taxpayers? Is the status quo the best way to face current and future challenges to this municipally-owned business? This is a community issue. Taxpayers need to