Discuss Sustainable Jersey:
Mayor reported our certification will expire this year and was looking for an
interested individual to spearhead the re-certification process. Mayor noted Ms. Johnson had reached out to Ms.
Polk and she agreed to continue with the School Yard Garden, but not with the re-certification process. Ms.
Rheault agreed to take Ms. Polk’s place.
Pipeline through the Pinelands
Mayor Brown reported at the Mayors Association Meeting Freeholder Formica gave a presentation on the
natural gas pipeline and its impact on Atlantic and Cape May Counties. Mayor Brown indicated the Mayors
Association agreed to support the pipeline and asked Committee to take under consideration for future action.
Mr. Gabris stated he attended the Township Officials Meeting regarding this and agreed a good argument was
made in favor. Ms. Rheault stated there are many environmental issues to be considered.
County WideTax Assessment
Mayor Brown also reported the Mayors Association is also in support of a County-Wide Tax Assessment, which
will assist all towns with revaluations.
Wawa
Wawa
Mr. Gabris stated he would like the Governing Body to send a letter to the representatives of Wawa, indicating
incentives to come to Mullica, for example, property and/or tax incentives. Mr. Gabris indicated the Super Wawa
that was to be built in Hammonton is not moving forward, and our offer may be beneficial for them to accept.
Mayor suggested the letter indicate that we would like to meet with them and discuss options. Mr. Riffle stated if
we had sewage down the White Horse Pike that would be incentive enough to attract such a business. Committee
briefly discussed and consented to have the Solicitor draft a letter for Committee to review.
1/28/14 minutes and bill list at
http://ecode360.com/documents/MU0269/public/79824083.pdf
1/28/14 minutes and bill list at
http://ecode360.com/documents/MU0269/public/79824083.pdf
1 comment:
What's the point of trying to attract WaWa by offering them a property tax incentive? This is a very wealthy company that doesn't need a reduction in property taxes, especially at a time where many of Mullica's residents in this era of stagnant wages and long-term unemployment are struggling to pay their own property taxes and need property tax relief. A waste treatment facility and sewers would surely bring in apartments and townhouses, and invariably increase municipal and school taxes for every taxpayer here. This is a bad idea for Mullica's residents and helps no one but outside business, construction and legal interests at our disadvantage.
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