Politics & Government

Council Gives Nod to Library Roof, Vehicles, Street Sweeper

The $1.9 million 2012 Capital Project budget calls for the township to borrow $1.4 million

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The plan, presented by Mayor David Stahl, calls for the township to borrow $1.4 million and includes money for new township computers, a street sweeper and a new roof for the library. Mayor Stahl said that, while the plan calls for borrowing approximately $1.4 million, the township expects to retire more than $2 million in debt this year. He also said the plan is the smallest in 15 years.

The budget includes $493,000 in other revenue, including $350,000 from FEMA to replace the library roof; $27,000 from a recycling grant; and $20,000 from the parking utility to pay for a vehicle to be used by that department.

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Items in the budget include $25,000 to replace township computers; $650,000 for a new library roof and $96,000 for roof repairs and a new Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Unit for the Senior Center; $500,000 for the pavement improvement plan; $90,000 for a mason dump truck; $160,000 for a 5-yard dump truck; $36,000 for a stump grinder; $90,000 for a rack body truck; $200,000 for a street sweeper; and $47,000 for pick up trucks.

Before approving the plan the council decided to make repairing the steps in front of the Municipal Building a priority, but rather than create a new capital budget with more money, it decided to instead use money from the current proposal that is left over at the end of the year.

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The suggestion was made by Councilwoman Nancy Pinkin.

Mayor David Stahl had informed the council that the repairs, which also could include repairs on the handicapped ramp near the Municipal Court, would cost approximately $70,000.

. In the poll, 15 people said "It should approve the budget. These items are essential to keep East Brunswick running smoothly."

On the other side, 13 people said "It should cut the budget and not borrow a dime."


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