This should be real interesting! Standing room only.

Mayor 's gotta do what the Mayor's gotta do.

the property Taxes are unsustainable. people are loosing their homes because of Taxes??? disgusting. Like Obama says everybody has to have skin in the game. private sector have had no raises in 4 years. if Private sector people don't see raises no one can. the funds come from that source . fact of life.

Is the Mayor hiring his own bodyguards or using the township police that we pay for? Tonight's meeting is gonna get ugly, a perfect example of politics at its worst. What a shame...

LOWER THE PROPERTY TAXES DUCEY !!!!!!!

Looks like OT for the Brick PD tonight.

Are the Caucus meetings open to the publci?

If you come don't forget your tar and feathers!

LOWER PROPERTY TAXES AT ALL COSTS!

How about going to a four day work week for all employees, with staggered shifts so that services continue, albeit at reduced levels, five days a week until we get our fiscal house back in order. Let's get our money back out of the Food Town site. That's been in motion far too long! Why is the burden being placed only on Public Works, especially when over half the electorate voted to keep their services? Freeze salaries and cut some of the high paid salaries, like Juan Ballou. We are in tough times, and ALL need to share the burden! How about some LEADERSHIP, Mr. Mayor!

Sorry guys, can't afford the pensions/healthcare/salaries of 77 extra people although they will probably keep 10 or so guys on the payroll.
It makes perfect sense since the cost of private garbage collection is half of what is costs us now.

Sorry Jim, we have called private companies, ALL average 150 a quarter to pick up trash and recycables. That is 600 a year, the exact amount of the tax increase that we wont see a refund for. Steve has totally, single handedly destroyed Brick!

Brick PD will assign two officers to tonight's meeting to ensure everything remains orderly.

That is not what I said. Lol. We were told to work the meeting. I can only imagine how packed and tense this will be tonight. I do say this, I truly hope everyone remains quiet while the Mayor talks and allows him to review the entire budget without interruptions. So quiet you can hear a pin drop so we can hear how his plans on spinning this mess he created. I also hope the public challenges his budget in a respectful manner. We are all adults. Let's listen and get to the bottom of this mess.

Oscar actually BRICK PD works all the Public council and planning board meetings. Tonights meeting is actually a caucus meeting, which Brick PD in most cases does not work. Although the caucus meetings are open to the public, they typically do not attend. However, tonight's meeting is expected to bring a very large crowd.

Oscar if you are asking if Brick PD works other meetings does that mean you haven't attended any? If so, you would see them there and wouldn't ask the question.

yeah i know, dont try and turn the tables officer.......you are always their to make sure the ruly taxpayers are kept in line, when they question the twon elite......but why are you going to a meeting that the taxpayers will not have issues with......must be the public union employees

If we do in fact eliminate public works and go to private pick up, will it become our responsibility to find our own service, or will the Township make the choice for us? If that is the case, then our taxes will still be paying for the service that does not fall under the 2 percent cap. The more I think about this latest stunt, is it possible that our Mayor is doing this to flex his political muscles and showing the council and reminding the citizens that he is still in control and will get his way?

Please be respectful tonight. I urge you. Thank you.

Turn u on? what a creep. dont go to the meeting. youll make us all look bad

No it isnt. get your facts straight. learn how to read. typical bths education.

May I suggest moving the meeting over to Brick High Schools auditorium, from what I have heard just around this neighborhood, there is going to be quite a few people heading to the meeting and if the amount of people going from this neighborhood represents how many will be going from the rest of town, they better move it to Blueclaw Stadium.

Come one come all to this event..See the ring master STEVE squirm as the informed citizens see his act up close and personal.OCCUPY AND RESPECT ....Come on down...

What happened?

New Democrat President and council..stand up to this mayor..we voted you folks in because you promised a change ..SO DON'T LET US DOWN..

Save the jobs ..and get rid of the mayor....

Would love an update once available

At least he is championing that all important puppy mill ordinance.

The benefits of private pick up I have witnessed first hand when living up in Northern NJ. We had 3 companies to choose from and pick the best price or plan. We then had separate colored garbage bags for each provider. This bag idea kept costs lower for single's and seniors because they produce less trash than a family of 4 plus. The bags were left at the side of our homes not in the street so the streets were kept free for cars. Brick with it's numerous Snow Birds (lucky ducks) and it highly taxed summer beach residents would see a great savings. This seems to be a fair option since many of them pay in excess of 100K in property tax and still have no voting rights in Brick. The privatization will reduce costs but the jobs lost would have to be address possibly in a rehire arrangement with the private carriers as a criteria to getting a permit to operate in town. Just My two cents!

I would urge members of the Council to maintain the Department of Public Works from elimination. The Department serves a multitude of purposes and other cost saving initiatives should be taken before implementing Draconian Measures which once done can't be readily restored. Our employees' contributions to our Township are significant, and they enhance our quality of life here in Brick Township.

Consider analysis of overtime cost within the Department and in All Departments. Eliminate overtime cost by eliminating garbage or recycling pick up on Holidays. Do away with the "Get Up and Go" program and utilize that man power to assist with Signs or in other areas.

Reduce and/or eliminate associated OVERTIME costs within all Departments. Over time expenditures should have to be analyzed in a meaningful way. To-date overtime expenditures remain unchecked, Department Heads need to share in the sacrifice. In an effort to save funds, I asked a Dept. Head to consider relinquishing his taxpayer paid vehicle. He laughed and declined to give up his vehicle.

I suspect that should overtime expenditures and approval of same be DISCUSSED at the Council Meetings, much needed accountability would be achieved and tax dollars would be saved.

Folks, come to the meeting this Tues.and hear a presentation on THE BIGGEST piece of budget,LA POLICIA. $14,950,000 in salary $1,190,000 in overtime,etc,etc,etc

WOW, unbelievable. For one department the overtime cost alone are up $300,000 from $900,000 several years ago. Thought that the Chief was chosen to reign in spending. And, they want to eliminate Public Works?

The 2012 Proposed Budget has appropriated another $175,000 for seven new police vehicles . . .

bunch of overpaid ticket writers are what is pushing you homeowners out of your houses ......time to get rid of the police state and LIVE FREE

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