JCTA of LBI Meeting of 3/7/11
Attendees:
Steve Rabbitt Barnegat Light Bill Kunz Brant Beach
Charlie Gaver Harvey Cedars Pat Moran North Beach
Susanne Gilbert Surf City Dick Jeffries Surf City
Barbara Lehman Harvey Cedars Jane O’Brien Barnegat Light
Visitors from the LBI Consolidated Board of Education:
Allyn Kain: President & Surf City Representative
Jennifer Larkin: Long Beach Township Representative
Terry Deakyne: Harvey Cedars Representative
Kristy Raber: Surf City Representative
Additional party who did not identify herself.
The meeting opened at 7:06PM; V ice President Barbara Lehman presiding.
Pledge of Allegiance followed.
Since we had visitors from the LBI Consolidated Board of Education, the typical meeting format was suspended; and we moved into a question and answer/give and take format.
They requested a copy of our Budget and our Mission Statement. C. Gaver advised that we did not have a formal budget, but dealt with fiscal matters on an as needed basis; also advised that he had not seen a mission statement.
The discussion then moved to the question of the Board’s forming a citizen’s committee, as had been suggested by the JCTA among others. The Board has decided to form such a committee; interested residents can call Cathy Sheplin, Board Secretary @ 494-2341 to express their interest in serving on the committee.
Dick Jeffries indicated that he had received some negative comments regarding the consolidation into the Ethel Jacobsen School. Jane O’Brien’s experience has been just the opposite.
A general discussion of the project, and the challenges and benefits followed including financing challenges, possible timing, establishing operating goals etc. .A few included:
The Board decided at the 3/8/11 meeting to proceed with the recommendation.
The Architect’s bid package is out or will be shortly.
The possibility of State aid (consolidation).
The possibility that Federal aid (FEMA or other) might be available.
The primary reason for their attendance was to reach out to the JCTA in hopes that we would support the budget this year – (or at least remain neutral on it). The JCTA agreed to review it, and to advise our position. This led to a bit of review of what prompted our push to defeat last year’s budget; and particularly the effect of the contract negotiations last year.
Obviously, we can’t commit to support something wwe haven’t seen, but will keep an open mind.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted.
The Treasurer’s report presented by C. Gaver in Bob’s absence is at $4902.32 including receipt of Loveladies Property Owner’s dues. Bob will not be running for another term; we will need a replacement. Please advise Pat Moran if interested.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM by motion.
Charlie Gaver
Next Meeting April 4, 2011
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