City Council Adds More Employees To Payroll;
Part-time Workers In UEZ Office
BY MEGAN PAOLINI
At the Gloucester City Council Meeting held Thursday, October 5th, Mayor Thomas Kilcourse issued Certificates of Appreciation to members of the Gloucester City Police Department and Gloucester City Fire Department. Corporal Craig Reinhart and Patrolman William Johnson, Jr. from the Gloucester City Police Department were honored for their cool, calm demeanor and bravery while placing the safety of the city above the safety of themselves while responding to a call on September 11th, 2006.
Daniel Harkins, Steven Quinn, Patrick Hangan, William Reagan, Battalion Chief William Glassman, Lt. Joseph Schili, Eric Johnson, Michael Walters, Gary Pierce, Christopher Oliver, Battalion Chief Robert Williams, Lt. Jerry Hubbs, Charles Sanderson III, and Mark Campanell, all member of the Gloucester City Fire Department, were honored for their professionalism and quickness when responding to different emergency calls.
Kilcourse also swore in three volunteer firefights, Ryan A. Fox, Leonard C. Brown, and Brenda Pierce. Recommendations by Chief Hagan regarding the placement of Fox and Brown were accepted.
One ordinance was passed on first reading this week establishing stormwater control. This ordinance establishes regulations for stormwater control that are required by the State of New Jersey.
A resolution was passed awarding a contract to American Asphalt Company, INC for Fiscal year 2006 NJDOT trust fund resurfacing of Johnson Boulevard. The contract has been awarded in the amount of $88,815.
Council adopted a resolution allowing the tax office to accept electronic transactions or payments for all outstanding municipal charges. This resolution allows homeowners the option of paying their charges online.
A resolution endorsing a contract amendment to the Gloucester City Urban Enterprise Zone FY2007 administration budget was adopted. This resolution allows the city to hire part time office assistants.
The council passed an ordinance on second reading vacating a portion of Right-of-Way on Reading Avenue in Gloucester City. Coxe abstained during the voting.
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