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Council approves consent agenda and a single $58,000 police vehicle purchase amid questions about funding
Summary
The council approved the consent agenda (excluding items J and L) and later approved item J authorizing one police vehicle for $58,000; councilmembers asked whether the purchase is part of a previously approved multi-vehicle authorization and one member abstained from the vote.
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Toms River Township Council approved the bulk of its consent agenda and later authorized a $58,000 purchase listed for one police vehicle after brief debate about whether the vehicle is part of a previously approved group purchase.
Councilwoman O'Toole moved to approve the balance of the consent agenda, "minus J and L," and Councilman Nievesen seconded the motion. The balance of the consent agenda carried on roll call.
When the council moved to item J, several members and residents asked why only a single vehicle was listed. One council speaker said staff…
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