JACKSON – Municipal officials will continue to permit a nonprofit organization to use township property so enthusiasts may fly model airplanes.
During a Township Council meeting on May 22, members of the governing body adopted an ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Ocean County Modelers Inc.
According to the ordinance, Jackson owns the former Legler landfill off Lakehurst Avenue. The agreement with the Ocean County Modelers began in 2008 and the new agreement will continue the same terms and conditions so the organization may continue to fly model airplanes at that location.
“The township has negotiated a lease with the nonprofit organization that promotes model airplane use and enjoyment for the health and welfare of the greater Ocean County community,” the ordinance states.
The Ocean County Modelers will pay annual rent of $1 for the property and will provide annual proof of insurance naming Jackson as an additional insured under its insurance policy.
Council members Barry Calogero, Robert Nixon and Ken Bressi voted to adopt the ordinance. Council members Scott Martin and Ann Updegrave were absent.
And, council members adopted an ordinance which grants a perpetual sewer easement to the Jackson Township Municipal Utilities Authority (JTMUA) over vacant land off Woodlane Avenue.
The JTMUA requested the dedication of a sewer easement, which would enable the authority to replace an old sewer main that runs more than 1,000 linear feet near Forest Drive and Woodlane Avenue. Calogero and Nixon voted to adopt the ordinance. Bressi abstained on the vote.
Also, an ordinance establishing “no parking” zones along certain roads was introduced. The ordinance specifically states there will be no parking permitted on both sides of the interior driveway of Johnson Park for the entire length of the driveway. Calogero, Nixon and Bressi voted to introduce the ordinance and set a public hearing for June 12.
Finally, Township Clerk Ann Marie Eden asked the council if an application for Jackson’s “No Knock” registry could again be included with the tax bill that is sent to property owners. She said the application was included with the tax bill in the past at a cost of about $700.
“Personally, I think it is the best $700 we ever spent,” Calogero said. “It is good information for residents … there are still some concerns (about people knocking on doors) and I think it is the prudent thing to do.”
The “No Knock” registry lists the addresses of residents who do not wish to be disturbed by solicitors. The registry is provided to solicitors in Jackson so they are advised which homes not to visit.
