That was the vote last night after much blah, blah, blah. By siding with his wife, Councilman Mullaney was the only member to vote against the Girls Softball field. Councilman Mullaney stated there was a meeting at his home where he and his wife met with various people who disagreed with the Councilman and his wife. Mrs. Mullaney and the Councilman disagree with the Borough's safety experts on placement of the softball field. If the Council represents the people of Matawan, as Councilman Mullaney stated, and the majority of the people wanted the softball field then after considering all the facts, i.e., Matawan's safety experts findings, then why wouldn't you vote for it? Councilman Mullaney wouldn't disagree with his wife, that's why! Councilman Cannon stated, in his opinion Mrs. Mullaney wanted the Babe Ruth League to let the girls softball league share the field, end of story. Now the Recreation Commission's volunteers do a great job donating time and energy. However, when a Councilman's wife takes advantage of the privilege of the floor with endless belaboring of her position, it is time for someone to say enough! Congratulations to the Girls Softball League, Babe Ruth League and all their supporters for bringing this matter to the attention of the Council. Hope to see you all at the field.....
Councilman Bunyon reported he attended a Seminar on Redevelopment. He stated it was very informative and that some ideas used in Collingswood could be implemented for Matawan's Redevelopment program. Of course, nothing can be done until Aberdeen's Developer Silver Oaks v. Matawan appeal is heard.
Councilman Mendes reported that the Matawan Police/Court Building is in major disrepair. He found the conditions to be deplorable. Hellooooooooooooooooooo, tell us something we don't know.
Councilman Cannon announced that the State in an email that very afternoon announced a cut to State Aid to Matawan of $200,000. Corzine is really hitting small municipalities hard. Kudos to the CFO and Councilman Cannon for their hard work on the Budget. Cannon also mentioned an extensive Road Program projection. Sounds good, but how can we pay for it. Unlike grants, bonds have to be paid back. Quite frankly, after we see the Budget increase, the Road Program may have to be cutback.
As an observation, Councilman Mullaney abstained on the vote for the payment of bills. Due to the fact that Mullaney Tires did some work for the Borough. Question, Councilman isn't that a conflict of interest? Afterall, you were going to bring an action against Councilman Cannon over the softball field. What's the expression what's good for the goose is good for the gander. Time for Mullaney to stop doing work for the Borough.
Mayor Buccellato appointed to the Special Events Committee, Councilwoman Linda Clifton and resident representative Agnes Falk. With the current financial crisis. doesn't look like the committee will have anything to recommend to the Council.
We would like to see the Council members review the agenda prior to the meetings. It doesn't seem too much to ask. We have witnessed over and over again Council members who claim they don't have documents, didn't get the email, haven't had time to review issues, therefore tabling items on the agenda. Instead of stonewalling Mayor Buccellato they should try to work together for Matawan. Isn't that why we voted them into office. Oh well, November will be here before you know it.
If the Council can't dazzle us with brillance, they should not try to baffle us with bullshit!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Borough Council Meeting Agenda Revision
A revised agenda for the Borough Council meeting tonight will include a vote on the girls Softball League field. Not mentioned on the published agenda on the Boro's internet site, but an article in the Asbury Park Press noting comments from Council members.
Advised by an Anonymous commenter, there is a workshop at 6pm for the purposes of a seminar on Employee Practices Liability. Seminar is given by the Boro Risk & Control Consultant and attendance by employees will reduce the premium for the Borough.
Advised by an Anonymous commenter, there is a workshop at 6pm for the purposes of a seminar on Employee Practices Liability. Seminar is given by the Boro Risk & Control Consultant and attendance by employees will reduce the premium for the Borough.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Matawan Borough Council Meeting 3/4 at 7:30pm
Borough Council meeting Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 7:30pm. No workshop prior to Council meeting.
Budget Introduction on Tuesday, March 11. 2008 at 6:30pm.
Hope to see you there!
Friday, February 29, 2008
Recreation Department Special Meeting Findings
It was good to witness the Council working together to bring a matter to completion. Mayor Buccellato conducted a productive meeting last night. Councilman Bunyon recommended Matawan adopt the same ordinance as Eatontown with a few modifications. This was seconded by Councilman Mullaney. Councilwoman Clifton encouraged the Council to make a decision and bring the matter to fruition. All members agreed and it was decided to take each item line by line in order to modify the Ordinance to meet the needs of Matawan. Mayor Buccellato then proceeded to read and request discussion from the Council as to modifications. All in all this went very well and an Ordinance should be ready by the next Borough Council meeting on March 4th.
Councilman Bunyon decision to start with the Ordinance instead of the Recreation Director position as the Agenda read was not met with any opposition. The Recreation Director position was put on hold until the Budget is presented to Council. It is the opinion of Councilman Cannon that this position must be part time with a salary as yet to be determined by the constraints of the Budget. Which by the way doesn't look good. Councilman Cannon is trying to do a good job for the people of Matawan, however, he is met with demands from other Council members to spend, spend, spend.
How can you possibly mention Gravelly Brook Park renovation when the Borough has more pressing matters to address. The Water Filtration system, the Police/Court Building, Fire Department and First Aid equipment needs, to name a few.
A small amount of politicking was evidenced by Councilman Mendes but the discussion was brought back to focus on the matter at hand by the Mayor. A good lesson is to be learned here, this Mayor runs a meeting without political agendas and tries to keep the focus on the issues.
Overall a job well done by Mayor Buccellato and the Council. It is amazing what they can accomplish when they work together.
Councilman Bunyon decision to start with the Ordinance instead of the Recreation Director position as the Agenda read was not met with any opposition. The Recreation Director position was put on hold until the Budget is presented to Council. It is the opinion of Councilman Cannon that this position must be part time with a salary as yet to be determined by the constraints of the Budget. Which by the way doesn't look good. Councilman Cannon is trying to do a good job for the people of Matawan, however, he is met with demands from other Council members to spend, spend, spend.
How can you possibly mention Gravelly Brook Park renovation when the Borough has more pressing matters to address. The Water Filtration system, the Police/Court Building, Fire Department and First Aid equipment needs, to name a few.
A small amount of politicking was evidenced by Councilman Mendes but the discussion was brought back to focus on the matter at hand by the Mayor. A good lesson is to be learned here, this Mayor runs a meeting without political agendas and tries to keep the focus on the issues.
Overall a job well done by Mayor Buccellato and the Council. It is amazing what they can accomplish when they work together.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
For Whom the Bell Tolls - Matawan
Had to share an observation we had regarding the Monmouth County Democratic Party and its influence in Matawan. The Democrats of Matawan scream bloody murder when a Republican accepts a donation from any attorney, engineer, etc. Now see if you can follow this one, an attorney makes a large donation to the Monmouth County Democratic Party, who then donates that same money to a Matawan democratic candidate. Now the same attorney, engineer is now given the job of Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, etc. Now if anyone questions the company that donates they can say they donated to the Monmouth County 
Democratic Party and have no knowledge of what they did with the donation. It is a win-win situation for them.
What a great way to funnel money into Matawan! Let's see who the Democratic majority Council select for Borough Attorney. Could it be that Pat Menna, Esq., a Democrat, didn't donate enough to the Monmouth County Democratic Party? Mr. Menna who is a knowledgeable, municipal attorney and Mayor of Red Bank, is being given the boot by the Democratic majority.....WHY????? Mr. Menna has proven over and over again what a competent Borough attorney he is by keeping the Council from putting their collective feet in their mouths. Last year the same Council was singing his praises and saying how he was saving Matawan money by charging reasonable fees. So what did he do that they don't want to renew his contract? Or what is it he didn't do? Let's see what others would charge the Borough....
As someone said at a recent Council meeting, if it ain't broke, why fix it! That seems easy enough.....let's see, ask yourself, could it be pay back?
Democratic Party and have no knowledge of what they did with the donation. It is a win-win situation for them.What a great way to funnel money into Matawan! Let's see who the Democratic majority Council select for Borough Attorney. Could it be that Pat Menna, Esq., a Democrat, didn't donate enough to the Monmouth County Democratic Party? Mr. Menna who is a knowledgeable, municipal attorney and Mayor of Red Bank, is being given the boot by the Democratic majority.....WHY????? Mr. Menna has proven over and over again what a competent Borough attorney he is by keeping the Council from putting their collective feet in their mouths. Last year the same Council was singing his praises and saying how he was saving Matawan money by charging reasonable fees. So what did he do that they don't want to renew his contract? Or what is it he didn't do? Let's see what others would charge the Borough....
As someone said at a recent Council meeting, if it ain't broke, why fix it! That seems easy enough.....let's see, ask yourself, could it be pay back?
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Special Workshop meeting Thurs at 7pm
A special Workshop meeting will be held at the Matawan Community Center at 7pm this Thursday to discuss the Recreation Director position. Keep in mind the public can only observe. Comments should be held until the Borough Council meeting on March 4th.
Anyone who has objections/questions regarding this position should attend to be prepared to voice their objections at the Borough Council meeting. Of course, it is our opinion the majority Council has made their decision and the candidate has been selected. It will be interesting to hear what Councilman Robert Bunyon, Chairperson of the Redevelopment, Recreation, Water/Sewer committee has to say.
Anyone who has objections/questions regarding this position should attend to be prepared to voice their objections at the Borough Council meeting. Of course, it is our opinion the majority Council has made their decision and the candidate has been selected. It will be interesting to hear what Councilman Robert Bunyon, Chairperson of the Redevelopment, Recreation, Water/Sewer committee has to say.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Mary, Mary, quite contrary - Aufseeser
According to the Resolution to Request RFQ's for Professional Services, i.e. Borough Attorney, the majority Council members didn't have time and blamed it on the Special Election. Hellooooooooooooooooooooo, after current Mayor Paul Buccellato was elected (so everyone, including Aufseeser knew she was voted out) former Mary Aufseeser without the Council's consent, and without the first RFQ's being rejected by the Borough Council decided to order RFQ's to be published. Now here is an interesting point, Mayor Paul Buccellato was NOT mentioned in this Resolution. It reads that it be resolved by the Council of Matawan. Mayor Buccellato's name is not mentioned even once on this Resolution.
The question we have, Is an investigation going to be conducted to determine why former Mayor Aufseeser acted in such a way to subject the Borough to litigation? What do her supporters say now? There has been no comment on this Resolution and the consequences. Who acted in consert with Aufseeser? The press will be calling her for a comment and questions? Now we noticed at the previous Council meeting, the majority, were all attacking the Boro Administrator and the Boro Clerk. It comes together now as we see it they were trying to blame the Administrator and Boro Clerk for Aufseeser's actions. Did other members of the Council participate in reviewing the Quotes with Mary Aufseeser? Did other members of the Council participate in interviewing Attorneys for the position of Borough Attorney? WHY? If this was on the up and up, why wasn't Mayor elect Buccellato asked to attend? Were they concerned he would tell them it was wrong to act as they did?
Who will reimburse the taxpayers for the time spent by the Borough Administrator and the Borough Clerk for this fiasco? Who will reimburse the taxpayers for the use of Matawan's Community Center, or any other municipal building, if it was used to hold these interviews? Someone should be held accountable. Our Borough is in financial trouble, we believe we are facing a double digit increase on top of the re-evaluation, we cannot afford unauthorized taxpayer dollars being spent. Don't get what there was to gain by all this slithering around. We must have TRANSPARENCY in Matawan's government. Just for reasons like this one. What happens if litigation is entered into by one of the attorneys who sent a quote and was interviewed?
Doesn't this open up a whole can of worms, what else don't the taxpayers know?
The question we have, Is an investigation going to be conducted to determine why former Mayor Aufseeser acted in such a way to subject the Borough to litigation? What do her supporters say now? There has been no comment on this Resolution and the consequences. Who acted in consert with Aufseeser? The press will be calling her for a comment and questions? Now we noticed at the previous Council meeting, the majority, were all attacking the Boro Administrator and the Boro Clerk. It comes together now as we see it they were trying to blame the Administrator and Boro Clerk for Aufseeser's actions. Did other members of the Council participate in reviewing the Quotes with Mary Aufseeser? Did other members of the Council participate in interviewing Attorneys for the position of Borough Attorney? WHY? If this was on the up and up, why wasn't Mayor elect Buccellato asked to attend? Were they concerned he would tell them it was wrong to act as they did?
Who will reimburse the taxpayers for the time spent by the Borough Administrator and the Borough Clerk for this fiasco? Who will reimburse the taxpayers for the use of Matawan's Community Center, or any other municipal building, if it was used to hold these interviews? Someone should be held accountable. Our Borough is in financial trouble, we believe we are facing a double digit increase on top of the re-evaluation, we cannot afford unauthorized taxpayer dollars being spent. Don't get what there was to gain by all this slithering around. We must have TRANSPARENCY in Matawan's government. Just for reasons like this one. What happens if litigation is entered into by one of the attorneys who sent a quote and was interviewed?
Doesn't this open up a whole can of worms, what else don't the taxpayers know?
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