JACKSON – Township officials approved an ordinance concerning certain no-parking zones which was first introduced on July 26.
The ordinance applies to Larson Road and County Route 14 and was unanimously approved by those present. Council Vice President Andrew Kern was absent from that session.
Council President Martin Flemming called for residents to start paying closer attention to traffic rules when it comes to emergency vehicles such as ambulances and firetrucks. “The rule is to pull over and stop. You need to start doing that.”
Council members also approved a resolution authorizing a vendor for the purchase of video camera surveillance from the firm Turnkey Technology for the Jackson Township Police Department.
The Council also supported a resolution supporting legislation that would restore energy tax payments to state municipality budgets and provide sustainable property tax relief for residents.
Councilman Steve Chisholm and Councilmen Nino Borrelli both noted the success of the recently held National Night Out event held at its regular location at the ShopRite Plaza in the township.
The event had a good turnout, was well represented by various civic, religious, school and other organizations and showcased the personnel and equipment of Jackson’s police, EMS and firefighters.
During the public comment period, a resident spoke about observing incidents of clear-cutting properties and notifying the police and being referred to the Zoning Department to make a complaint.
As he was also referred to calling Code Enforcement the resident asked during the public comment period of the meeting, “so now I’m wondering which one do I call? A permit is required for this.”
“If they have the approvals there is no one to call, it is their property,” Flemming responded.
The Code Enforcement office of the township was said to be the most appropriate agency to handle that issue according to Flemming.
