DCA AWARDS OVER $160,000 IN SHARED SERVICES GRANT

Grants to Benefit Municipalities and Local Governments Across New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Joseph Doria today announced the award of over $160,000 in Sharing Available Resources Efficiently (SHARE) Grants. The grants will benefit municipalities across the state.

\”Governor Corzine has urged local governments to examine sharing services as a way to reduce property tax burdens on New Jersey residents,\” said Commissioner Doria. \”These municipalities, counties and organizations are to be commended for their dedication to driving down costs and increasing government efficiency.\”

Bordentown Township will receive a $33,000 Feasibility Study Grant, which will help fund a study to determine the possibility of the Township merging police departments with Bordentown City.

Camden County will receive a $45,000 Feasibility Study Grant, which will help fund a study of the county’s voice and data systems to determine the possibility of the county implementing a voice over internet provider at various county locations. Participating with Camden County in the study are the Gloucester City School District, the Camden County College and the Camden County Technical Schools.

AGENDA February 12, 2009 City Hall — 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City 6:30 PM 

 

I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY VICE CHAIR KATHY HAUCKES

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 2009-MARLOU FURFARI-Secretary

 

III. TREASURER’S REPORT-DOT EVANS-Treasurer

Beazer Escrow Balance – $___________. General Fund Balance$___________.

 

IV. CORRESPONDENCE/EMAIL/DISCUSSIONS-Eric

From John P. Schmidt, Chairman – Establishing a Subcommittee on Public Relations

  Jess Torres, Harriet Torres, Tisa Batchelor, and John P. Schmidt.

Cool Cities Update

From Mayor and Common Council, Appointment of officers for the GCTBC for the 2009 year:

John P. Schmidt – Chairperson
Kathy Hauckes – Vice-Chairperson

Dot Evans – Treasurer
Marylou Furfari – Secretary
Jesse and Harriet Torres – Marketing Person

Tisa Batchelor – Community Relations

V. PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING

Cool Cities Outreach

 

VI. OLD BUSINESS

 

VII. NEW BUSINESS

Spring Planting Site Ideas

 

Next Meeting – 3/12/09 at 6:30 PM at

313 Monmouth Street

 

ADJOURNMENT: __________ PM