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Oxford Township Committee authorizes Nov. 5 electronic tax sale, approves tax-certificate redemption and routine bill payments
Summary
At its Aug. 21 meeting the Oxford Township Committee authorized an electronic tax sale for Nov. 5, approved a redemption payment to FIG 20, LLC and voted to pay municipal bills totaling $879,595.20, including the local school levy. Several routine administrative measures were approved unanimously.
Oxford Township’s Committee on Aug. 21 authorized an electronic tax sale for unpaid 2023 taxes and other municipal charges and approved a municipal redemption payment and routine bill payments.
The body adopted Resolution 2024-105 authorizing the Tax Collector to hold an electronic tax sale through NJ Tax Lien Investors/RealAuction.com on Nov. 5, 2024, citing NJSA 54:5-19.1 and Division of Local Government Services rules. Georgette Miller moved to approve the resolution; Linda Koufodontes seconded the motion and the vote was recorded Ayes: 3, Nays: 0.
The Committee also approved Resolution 2024-106, authorizing a redemption payment related to Tax Sale Certificate #22-00013 (Block 15 Lot 2, 101 Belvidere Avenue). The Treasurer was authorized to issue a check payable to FIG 20, LLC FBO SEC PTY in the amount of $5,642.20, comprised of a $2,842.20 certificate redemption and a $2,800.00 premium. The resolution directs the Tax Collector to cancel the lien from township records. The motion was moved by Georgette Miller and seconded by Linda Koufodontes; the vote was unanimous.
Committee members then approved payment of the bills presented at the meeting. Georgette Miller moved to pay all bills; Linda Koufodontes seconded and the roll-call motion passed. The bill list attached to the meeting records shows total disbursements of $879,595.20. The largest single item on the list is the local school tax levy of $815,242.00; other notable payments include the FIG 20, LLC redemption ($5,642.20) and engineering services ($7,012.50).
The meeting packet and vendor listing were entered into the minutes as the Committee’s basis for approving payment. No members voted against any of the listed financial measures.
The tax-sale authorization sets the sale date; the Tax Collector’s office will provide a public notice and further procedural details in accordance with state rules. The Committee did not amend the resolution’s November 5, 2024 sale date during the meeting.
