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Mike Banchor, identified in the record as the president of Garberts Hatcher Soccer Club, told the committee his club seeks a 50/50 travel registration policy (50% Egg Harbor Township residents / 50% open) for its travel teams. Banchor said the club's travel rosters have been depleted as players joined larger out-of-town clubs and that opening limited out-of-town slots would help the club retain and develop local players. He said the policy would apply only to travel teams and that recreation and micro (in-town recreational) programs would remain resident-only. Banchor said the club intends to use any additional out-of-town revenue to reduce recreational registration fees over time and to supply full uniforms to rec and micro participants. He urged the recreation commission and township to meet together to resolve disputes and requested that the commission record minutes and clarify policies.

Resident John Curry raised two public-works issues: leaf collection and the condition of Sycamore Avenue. Curry said long-time residents who bag leaves save the township money and suggested offering an incentive (for example, providing bags at season start) to people who bag leaves themselves. Curry also said a 0.3-mile stretch of Sycamore Avenue is in poor condition and needs resurfacing; he asked for the township engineer to look at the roadway and for the recreation hub roadway to be resurface-prioritized as cyclists use that route.

Committee members and staff responded that the recreation commission meeting is the appropriate venue for the soccer registration discussion and urged participants to present bylaws and supporting material to the rec commission; they also said the engineer and public works would inspect the reported roadway locations. No formal policy changes or votes occurred during the meeting; committee members encouraged in-person discussion at the recreation meeting to get all stakeholders on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Meeting of Egg Harbor Township Committee 4/9/25","oneSentenceSummary","Public commenters raised concerns about a proposed 50/50 out-of-town policy for travel soccer registrations, asked for better road maintenance on Sycamore Avenue, and suggested incentives for residents who bag their own leaves.","taxTitle","Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County, New Jersey","taxId",61626,"location","New Jersey","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060893,"Police urge township to press state to restore Volunteers of America funding after cuts",202,3448000,3650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287778-800b4c1fbabea4f36c38fa2ef449af51&start=3448&end=3650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287778-800b4c1fbabea4f36c38fa2ef449af51/thumbnail_3448000.jpg","/articles/6060893/New-Jersey/Police-urge-township-to-press-state-to-restore-Volunteers-of-America-funding-after-cuts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060893-3fe2337b5aeb4d6bf9c7203a6f7f442c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775080373&Signature=EelSRcyTAE8xNvf0NIhyumvmNhG~dTgs6jLQUxMaigQt0k58Y~XyjTqB3usxf3-nNI2HKnV5GN3ZxepvHz-caU1CTBE5xMOjCehWgMzMebJtl08BWXmWJai5EknTmCtP5wgV8WC8T7zJ~PFh9Rx6yXpnTz1kTj39tVCAQ2gq8V7NZntwSNzHrJDUAM~n8ez0Bg3PuZZtVExLFDGVuVxiCQpjnqn~05uyUnjhsI8w43VE5qN0~mwiYY-YBBryzlvhnpqNMV2UOqmxxjeFKuXbizsijtGQXhghYHVlHSim6ppDyuTm9FkR1Axu3HBLOpHsSK342NPSI6WFGNJmOoDRxQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Egg Harbor Township Police Department asked the township committee to advocate with state legislators to restore funding for Volunteers of America (VOA), which the chief said has a satellite office serving residents and partnering with police on behavioral-health, homelessness and substance-use referrals.

A police representative told the committee the state has cut approximately $5,000,000 in VOA funding and that the local VOA operation provides an important hand-off for officers responding to people who need services rather than immediate arrest or hospitalization. The police representative said VOA staff work in the township building and that those services reduce repeated demand on public-safety resources.

Committee members agreed to pursue outreach to the senator and assembly members and to attempt to set a meeting to advocate for restoration of the funding before legislative budget votes. The chief and committee said the VOA had offered to appear at a future meeting to brief officials and provide supporting material.

No formal vote was recorded on a specific appropriation; the committee directed staff to contact state legislators and attempt to arrange a meeting to discuss restoring VOA funding.","Police and community partners asked the township committee to help advocate with state legislators to restore funding cut to Volunteers of America, a local partner that provides casework referrals for people with mental-health, substance-use and homelessness needs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060897,"Egg Harbor Township acts on park designation, introduces fire permit fee changes and tax-abatement agreement; consent calendar approved",333,523000,856000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287778-800b4c1fbabea4f36c38fa2ef449af51&start=523&end=856","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287778-800b4c1fbabea4f36c38fa2ef449af51/thumbnail_523000.jpg","/articles/6060897/New-Jersey/Egg-Harbor-Township-acts-on-park-designation-introduces-fire-permit-fee-changes-and-tax-abatement-agreement-consent-calendar-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060897-2a83db2728c0ac5369a83c6bd7951d80/orig.mp4?Expires=1775080373&Signature=M4WXeeCGXuwr2gF6Jv~iqeJZayiVazUNvk5gNhhDtB-4g2In8-Z1PlZayx0W8Em~Qvo73L6gfX-TGLKlJnXZUoK96LzMLTj96fIW0k7e1nzl47mhrYJ14c3WMT5KaPJ6c34nE9uyGm92plejXHCf2uUelZXr7vfWPgd24-Z2miDV8MrKiR-W7H4xnFW2pwrpbAXx4coq3G77uiAIFPud68GVG5uqtbIV7AMDIOtBDmDxMsTI3bBpKZe3hLN-9yBUOKrsH4f9ofzio1LhEc1iAyM0jyV9tJlPHdhX5CF59UZl9IsycDjHg-YuF4MgCF3FHQHfHb~LjAban5KSkPqprQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Egg Harbor Township Committee adopted an ordinance designating the Acarbrough Township Nature Reserve as a passive park and took introductory votes on two other ordinances while approving a broad consent calendar and the bill list.

Ordinance number 9, described in the meeting as an amendment to the municipal code (chapter 165, Parks and Recreation Areas) to designate the Acarbrough Township Nature Reserve as a passive park area, was presented and adopted by roll call. The presenter said the reserve, formed from township-owned property totaling about 225 acres and managed with an advisory committee, is intended for passive recreation (walking, jogging, biking, fishing and quiet enjoyment). The presenter said the rec department will continue to understand its role with the reserve and the advisory board will assist future projects.

Ordinance number 11 was introduced for public hearing (scheduled on 04/30/2025 at 5 p.m.). The measure amends Chapter 111 of the township code (fire protection) to increase permit fees for types 1 through 4 and to create application fees for certification of smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, and portable fire extinguisher compliance as required by the New Jersey Administrative Code; the committee voted to introduce the ordinance.

An ordinance described as authorizing a tax-abatement agreement with Storage LLC for phase 1 (3 buildings totaling 45,000 square feet at 3051 Ocean Heights Avenue; Block 6601, Lot 4) was read for introduction; the transcript records the introduction and lists a public hearing date of 05/14/2025 but contains inconsistent ordinance numbering in the read statement. The committee voted to introduce the tax-abatement agreement as read.

The committee approved resolutions 180 through 204 and separated resolution 188 for individual consideration, then adopted the consent calendar and adopted resolution 205 authorizing payment of the bill list. The committee also approved payroll for March in the amount of $1,685,764.77 and adopted numerous routine minutes and departmental reports on voice votes/roll call as recorded.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 9 (designate Acarbrough Township Nature Reserve as passive park): adopted by roll call (Ellis, Hudson, Halls, Rosenberg, Farmer recorded as \"Yes\").
- Ordinance 11 (amend fire protection permit fees; create certification application fees): introduced for public hearing (public hearing set for 04/30/2025 at 5 p.m.).
- Ordinance (tax-abatement with Storage LLC for 3051 Ocean Heights Avenue; Block 6601, Lot 4): introduced; transcript reads a public hearing scheduled 05/14/2025 (transcript contains inconsistent ordinance number in read text).
- Resolution 179: introduction of 2025 municipal budget (covered in separate budget article).
- Consent calendar (Resolutions 180''\u0004) and resolution 205 (bill list): adopted by roll call.

The committee scheduled further public hearings where required by ordinance and law.","The committee adopted an ordinance designating a nature reserve as a passive park, introduced an ordinance raising certain fire permit fees and creating smoke/CO/portable extinguisher certification fees, and introduced a tax-abatement agreement; the committee also adopted its consent calendar and bill list.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060902,"Egg Harbor Township committee introduces $52.8 million 2025 municipal budget",445,865000,1310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3287778-800b4c1fbabea4f36c38fa2ef449af51&start=865&end=1310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3287778-800b4c1fbabea4f36c38fa2ef449af51/thumbnail_865000.jpg","/articles/6060902/New-Jersey/Egg-Harbor-Township-committee-introduces-528-million-2025-municipal-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060902-303fe273f6d5932fd460ef946ccd63ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1775080373&Signature=MdArk2oWxHz5f86j~5CAwRKj3DySnX590oOjpMwl9j6S7g6Aa1Ply54O~k1eJicREt1AIKpWlf3pZJwk2DZWnDb7md9EVMNGQZIfVzCx3rc94VDLMsLZFgJ9j5ZsZhrCECWDLgCdsLSYZwNIgtEIe2IYmtR1pv1tWORHh2Ppx-OV2AyurFFW7iGonlHm0KVPplM6XgSkKW0LVnux-g3A7shD4C8-RLJ2aiBCp5UU8JtTYF6d59jjhQDgGbTa8j~hv6aKyZkxQiO2jBOyXo6AeCBI90NqxzGZ8Pd-OcvBxWxwl93kJLN80bDPVscarS6GOk1LHJus18hKUff4pw8vmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Egg Harbor Township Committee on the evening the committee met introduced the 2025 municipal budget, a $52,826,120 plan that officials said reflects rising service costs and continued investment in local infrastructure.

Township representative read the budget message into the record, saying the total is $52,826,120, an increase of $2,608,704 over last year. The message noted the end of American Rescue Plan Act funding that had provided $1,247,142 the prior year and said the township remains under the state spending cap, about $950,391.89 below the tax levy cap.

The budget message broke down several department cost increases. Group insurance was listed up $533,610; landfill costs up $150,000; Social Security and unemployment up $93,300; and salaries and wages across police, EMS and public works up $856,638. The police increase alone was described as $280,204, attributed primarily to contractual raises; the township reported 65,638 police calls for service in 2024. EMS costs were listed up $200,037; the committee said EHT EMS responded to 8,950 calls in 2024 with 6,331 transports.

Public works increases were listed at $376,397, including funding for a new clerk, two new drivers and a mechanic (totaling $177,916) and additional overtime tied to recent snowstorms. The presenter said 76% of the budget supports public safety, insurance and pension, and that public works comprises about 16% of expenditures. The message also noted shared-service arrangements and said the township maintains a AA bond rating.

On a motion to introduce the budget (resolution 179), the committee adopted the introduction by roll call. The presenter and committee members thanked department heads and CFO Sharon Riley for their work preparing the plans.

The committee will hold further hearings and votes before final adoption; the message as read provided the financial overview and scheduled next steps.","The Egg Harbor Township Committee voted to introduce the 2025 municipal budget totaling $52,826,120 and discussed key increases in public safety, EMS, public works and insurance costs during the budget message.","actionData","errors"]

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