I love the whole idea of a recreational park. However, I just want to know what they're going to do about the traffic on Mantoloking Road when the season is in full swing? They needed to put in an additonal lane going both east and west. Poor planning. Expect back ups to be past Adamston. I live just off of Mantaloking and on a summer Saturday at 9 a.m. the traffic is already backed up a mile from the bridge. Good luck with this one. The park will see me in September.

Traders Cove was purchased in 2005. Keep it simple, and finish the project. Enough is enough!

Yes, let's celebrate putting the town in more debt and raising the residents property taxes. Tell me what are you putting on the foodtown site? Will it be sold an contruction started before I turn 100?

Me

Whatever the State and the Planning Board approve is what will go on the Foodtow site.

What's done is now done... I'm sure it will be a nice park at that price. Living off of Mantoloking Road my big concern is the traffic. I've seen it backed up passed the 7/11. How will this issue be solved? It will only get worse with or without the park. The new parkway exit sure helped to add beach traffic. There once was an improvement plan in place to widen and improved the road. What ever happened to that plan? We would not be in the fix we are in today had this project been completed. -- We need 4 lanes and a bike path.

Not that this is related but maybe kind of... I now see a construction office/trailer has been placed on the property at Mantoloking and Dock. I wonder when construction will begin. Upscale shops close to my home should help me sell my property on the "Poo" side of the river. Princeton Ave. Rules per the local realtors who are all living in the Brick past... they need to understand that some areas in Brick have greatly improved and have better access to the beach, Parkway, services, etc. When the traffic is heavy I can easily walk or bike to a local store for food, etc. Can't do that on “Prestigious” Princeton Ave. an area with expensive homes trapped with high taxes and limited access.

DeLuca and Catalano. Who are they and why are they there? Please, go fade off into the sunset. You are through.

Concerned Brick Citizen - it seems you knock the nicer Princeton Ave. area of Brick and, yet, you favor upscale shops being put up in the heart of Bricktuckey? How long will they last in this economy before we have another empty strip mall of closed shops with a few replaced by dollar stores?

I am still amazed by the fact that the county gave the town $1.5 million for the park at Traders Cove so the property was cleared, stones and a cement walkway were added as well as a cabana. Then the town dumped two to three feet of dredged soil from Lake of the Lillies right on top of it. I'm sure the town salvaged the cabana but the rest was a waste.

You know what they say about pleasing everyone...It can't be done!

The water park should be put back in, it will benefit the community as a whole. It is a huge mistake to not move forward with the water park. All the positives that would come from the facility would greatly overshadow any negatives. The joy and excitment that kids will have playing on the splash pad, parents watching how much funs their kids would be having, a place to go that does not cost a fortune to enjoy, a place to spend the day as a family. It will be an enormous asset to the community

Thank you Sean for saying exactly what I wanted to say. Keep Trader's Cove a park. You're right about getting to Asbury easier than it would be to Trader's Cove in the summer. For all those who don't realize that, just wait & see.

@ Art.....Amen. No matter how many lanes are put in before the bridge....the problem IS once over the bridge.

Lori

The maintenance bldg has a bathroom for the staff, it is not a public bathroom with ADA access which is needed at the site.

"Build a single one-story building for maintenance supplies, ADA restrooms, and a water fountain."

Sean

That is not what we have architectural design for and engineering, nor do we have those things on a CAFRA plan. We just can't redesign the whole site. Certain elements have been incorporated into our I-Boat and Boating Infrastructure Grant. We got the grant approval because of these certain features at the marina.

You can't just redesign and change things from the plan without seeing the impact to the existing approvals and stormwater design.

"It is time to think outside of the box."

WOW!

Ok so tell me how many years before ALL the debt is paid off and we are operating in the black? 20? 30?

Me

Wrong we can only bond these costs for a maximum of 15 years, and our average pay back is a little less than 12 years because we structure the bonds in multi-use issues to level out the cost of carrying the debt.

So if only 15 years, with the 18 million spent (including Eagle construction) our debt on the property is 1.2 million per year, and that is only principle, not interest on all the bonds out there.

The point is, WE ARE BROKE! WE CAN NOT AFFORD ANY MORE OF STEVIES LITTLE VENTURES. WE CAN NOT AFFORD ANY MORE OF THESE GAMES.

I will be at the meeting on Tuesdy, please have ALL the figures ready for me, cash, bonds, salaries, benefits, etc. And the cost of a new bulk head since the one they put in is aluminum, it will need to be replaced in about 5 years. I want every scrap of paper you have on Traders cove. INCLUDING the backer who have since back out an withdrew their pledges.

Will you be there Tues or will you be in Ocean Gate, keyport or Lavalette being their BA?

You can OPRA any public record through the Clerk's office. The backer was anonymous donor who did not commit to his pledge. Ask Willie DeCamp who it was maybe he will tell you, since he wanted to be anonymous, I will not divulge his name.

I am not the BA in any of these towns, and I will be there on Tuesday.

I don't hold that title in these towns. Why do you care how hard anyone wants to work? That is what I was saying.

Because it is TAXPAYER MONEY. I will have to pay your pension on ALL 4 jobs. You want to work hard? Good, but do the other 3 jobs in the private sector and stop draining our wallets dry.

PS stop kissing Steves butt, your nose will turn brown. I am done, there is no getting a straight answer out of you. You have learned to twist and spin from the best.

If someone else held the job for the same salary, they would get a pension based on that salary, so you would still be paying the same amount to fund that pension.

I interviewed for these positions and have held them for a number of years. Some for more than 2 decades. Local government is what I have three state licenses in, so why shouldn't I work for in a statutorily mandated position in which I am certified?

No wonder You didnt understand Mr. Duecy on tuesday! The POINT IS YOU WILL GET 4 PENSIONS ALL TAXPAYER FUNDED. IT IS CALLED QUADRUPLE DIPPING.

Mr. Pezarras - You stated previously: "Your statement is BULL I don't need to spend 60 hours a week to decide what is needed to maintian services."
Well sir, I have news for you! Brick Township is paying you a salary of $174,880 plus benefits. Gee, did you ever think that maybe the average Brick taxpayer who is earning soooooooo much less than $174,880 and is paying much more for benefits, would expect you to work at least 60 hours a week!!
Your arrogant statement just illustrates that you have absolutely no clue what the majority of Brick taxpayers are dealing with in the current economy.

I don't think Scott does a bad job. As I said before, no one on the council had a clue as to what was going on, so it was good that he was there to answer questions. I believe the problem is, in this economy, with so many people out of work, how much is enough for one person? Also, it is a case of
killing the messenger. This Mayor is so disliked, that anyone remotely connected with him is tainted. Remember, Scott was employed in Brick by two prior administrations.

Reality

I spend the time it takes to do my job, if that takes weekends, holidays, and being on phone calls when on vacation, that is what I do. The problem in Brick is not unique, it is being experienced throughout the State revenues are down (cuts in State Aid, loss of grants, loss of interest on investments) and demand for services are high in NJ. So what is a municipality to do under a 2% CAP? Look for more efficient ways to provide those services, and that is what has been done. Shared services, privatization of the service. refunding bonds (refinancing), have done this.

It is as frustrating for governing officials as it is for their constituents, so we continue to have dialogue and attempt to work through our problems. We must work under many rules and regulations, volumes of them, government is not a business and it can't be run like one. I welcome input from the public, just ask George Scott, as I have met with him many times.

We need to continue to find ways to infuse operating capital into the budget from sources other than taxation or we will have no choice but to cut service levels. If my statements came off as arrogant, that was not my intention, and for that I apologize.

Lori and Knarfie

Thanks for the kind words, I pledge to continue to assist the Twp in moving forward, just as all of the employees of Brick.

This is a question that should be posed directly to the new council people and answered by them. I don't think it's Scott's place to divulge their intentions. If they do take the benefits or the money, shame on them, then it's same old story.

I wish it were only for township residents.

"The People's Good is the Highest Law."
Sound public policy would indictate that NOW IS THE TIME for the enactment of an ordinance that would put these "tax-payer funded salary/benefit perk" issues to rest. Provide for a stipend for Mayor and Council and disallow medical and pension benefits entirely. It is my understanding that if the stipend/compensation is under a certain monetary figure; perhaps, five thousand dollars, it would deem the public official from pension eligibility. Although our medical coverage is currently under a self-insured plan and not through the State, launguage must be included to safeguard against potential changes to medical carriers/providers.
I was in attendance at the Council meeting, and I personally witnessed great promise for Brick Township. A meaningful exchange of ideas took place and heartfelt decisions were taken. In time, coupled with knowledge, I trust that we will not digress but move forward in a consensus-building manner. Let's give everyone a chance to accomodate to their new surroundings. Ultimitely it is our elected officials responsibility to determine the next steps to be taken. Hopefully, they will consider that it is an honor and privilege to serve the public. A call to public service should not be considered a full or part-time job or a job at all. It is just that a call to serve the public. In my opinion, I believe all our elected officials will rise to the occasion. Good luck to all!

I have to say that Scott Pezarras is one of the few people who will respond to your calls and concerns. He was in Town Hall to field calls during last year's blizzard. I believe from a conversation with Scott not so long ago that Scott holds a specific qualification or certification which is required by municipalities. This is the reason you will see him working for other towns. There are so few with this qualification that it apparently makes Scott a required commodity. Not just anyone can step into this type of job. Scott can enlighten us on this. This may be a good career choice for your children if they wish to pursue business administration. While I may not agree with Scott on all the issues we’ve talked about, such how “improvements” are assessed. His hands are tied. At least he maintains a presents in Town Hall and is accessible. The unfortunate part is the Brick government is too convoluted. People get angry and very frustrated because it is difficult to get what we think are simple answers or know which departments to contact when you have a problem.

I “Do” have a problem when I write letters to Mr. Mayor and others and they don’t give the courtesy of a call or reply, even if it is to say I can’t solve your issue.