NJCM President Thomas Arnone Is Sworn in NJCM on the Move

Issue II 2010

Conference Quarterly Magazine

New NJCM President Thomas Arnone is Sworn In NJCM On The Move

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2010 NJCM OFFICERS Steven S. Glickman, Esq., General Counsel Richard Mroz, Esq., Legislative Counsel NJCM, 150 West State Street, 1st Floor John F. Morrissey, MEAC Chairperson Trenton, NJ 08608-1105 P: 609.989.9216 | F: 609.989.9595 email: [email protected] Atlantic County Middlesex County www.njcm.org Chuck Chiarello, Buena Vista Twp. Gloria M. Bradford, Milltown Boro Gary Giberson, Port Republic City John McCormac, Woodbridge James McCullough, Egg Harbor Twp. Antonia Ricigliano, Edison CONTENTS Jesse Tweedle, Pleasantville Brian Wahler, Piscataway Twp. Bergen County Monmouth County President’s Message ��3 Vincent J. Barra, Allendale Boro Thomas Arnone, Neptune City Parting Words ��5 Louis V. D’Arminio, Saddle Brook Twp. Michael J. Halfacre, Fair Haven Boro Paul Hoelscher, Harrington Park Susan Howard, Monmouth Beach Boro Commissioner Martin Brings New Service Culture To DEP ��7 Burlington County Gerald J. Tarantolo, Eatontown Boro New Energy Efficiency Grants Available ��9

DIRECTORS The Power Of Wellness Programs: ��11 Sidney Camp, Westampton Morris County Dr. James A. Fazzone, Burlington City James P. Dodd, Dover Town Mayors Remember Congressman Bob Franks ��13 Stephen M. George, Burlington Township Glenn Sisco, Kinnelon Boro Disabilities Program Widens Municipal Purchasing Options ��15 Thomas E. Harper, Wrightstown Boro Arthur Ondish, Mt. Arlington Boro Historic Budget Meeting During NJCM Conference ��17 Camden County Ocean County 2010 NJCM Spring Conference Photos ��18-20 Fred Costantino, Pine Hill Boro Ronald S. Dancer, Plumsted Twp. NJCM Affilate Dave Street Launches BettyAnn Cowling-Carson, Magnolia Boro Ron Jones, Beachwood Boro Exciting New Recycling & Litter Prevention Book! ��21 Frank Delucca Jr., Lindenwold Boro Paul Kennedy, Ocean Gate Boro Gary J. Passanante, Somerdale Boro Jason Varano, Berkeley Twp. The Statesman in All of Us ��25 Cape May County Passaic County Recovery Strategies for Your Town ��27 William Pikolycky, Woodbine Boro William Steenstra, Bloomingdale Boro Mayors Emeritus Very Involved in Support of 2010 NJCM Annual Conference ��29 Suzanne M. Walters, Stone Harbor Boro Salem County Cumberland County Managing Challenges In The Public Sector By Finding Cost Saving John J. Elk, Elsinboro Twp. Solutions In Telecommunications, IT And Electric Services ��31 James B. Begley, Bridgeton City Somerset County Renee Blizzard, Downe Twp. NJCM Business Council 1st Annual Mayors George W. Garrison, Commercial Twp. Albert S. Ellis, Watchung Boro Spring Golf Classic a Hit! ��35 Ray Heck, Millstone Boro Brick Township, Harnessing Positive Energy ��36 Essex County Carey Pilato, Bound Brook Boro Cory Booker, Newark City Ed Zimmerman, Rocky Hill Boro A Message of Thanks from the Executive Director ��Back Cover Robert L. Bowser, East Orange City Sussex County Wayne Smith, Irvington Twp. Victor Deluca, Maplewood Paul Marino, Hamburg Boro Gloucester County Union County John J. Burzichelli, Paulsboro Boro Joseph DeIorio, Roselle Park Boro Frederick Grant, East Greenwich Colleen Mahr, Fanwood Boro Article submission deadline for the NJCM Quarterly, Frank W. Minor, Logan Twp. Sharon M. Robinson-Briggs, Plainfield City Issue III is July 8, 2010. Hudson County Warren County Jerramiah Healy, Jersey City Richard F. Turner, Weehawken Twp. Kevin Duffy, Hardwick Mike Lavery, Hackettstown Hunterdon County Elaine Emiliani, Greenwich Twp. David M. Delvecchio, Lambertville City Timothy C. McDonough, Hope Twp. Please note our equal space policy of printing differing viewpoints James A. Gallos, Milford Boro on major New Jersey issues. Articles presented are not necessarily the Christine Schaumburg, Clinton opinion of NJCM. The NJCM Conference Quarterly Magazine, (ISSN Ronald Sworen, Frenchtown Boro #10656510) Vol. 48, No. 2 is a published quarterly in Feb., May, Aug., Mercer County and Nov. for its members by The New Jersey Conference of Mayors, 1st Floor, 150 W. State St,. Trenton, NJ 08608-1105. Periodical Postage paid John Bencivengo, Hamilton Twp. at (Trenton, NJ) and additional mailing offices. David Fried, Robbinsville Twp. Douglas Palmer, Trenton City POSTMASTER: Anthony Persichilli, Pennington Boro Send address changes to New Jersey Conference of Mayors, 1st Floor, 150 West State St., Trenton, NJ 08608-1105. ©Copyright, New Jersey Conference of Mayors, 2010 We are invested in New Jersey. New Jersey American Water is invested in the future of the communities we serve. From improving infrastructure to proactive planning that will help us meet future demand, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers.

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President’s Message

By: Mayor Thomas Arnone, NJCM President

Fellow Mayors,

am grateful, and thank you for your that will enable us to be better public ser- negotiate a different and better outcome. If Iconfidence in me to serve as our next vants, to those we are elected to represent. you are not active in the NJCM, I am asking President. It is a position I take seriously you to get engaged. In the coming months and will work tirelessly to deserve your t truly is an exciting time to be part of support. With that said, let me thank Ithe New Jersey Conference of Mayors. Mayor Wahler and our entire Executive Attendance at our events is up, and the Board for their efforts this past year. Mayor quality of programming has been en- Wahler has taken the NJCM to a new level hanced. We are reaching out to our Mayors on the national stage through his active participation with the US Conference of Mayors - fighting for federal funding for communities in our state, working with Thomas Arnone, NJCM President is also our federally elected to address issues facing the Mayor of Neptune City us as Mayors and so much more. I have asked Brian to continue these efforts on my behalf this year via the US Conference of Mayors. I believe through his continued like never before to get you engaged. With efforts on the national stage, the NJCM more new and innovative things to come and years ahead, your active participation will be well served. our way this year, I trust you will see as I is what will keep our organization moving do, that the NJCM is a value added orga- forward. y goals for the coming year are nization meeting our mission of education, Msimple, continue to expand upon our opportunity and being a unified voice in I look forward to meeting you and hearing successes as a growing organization. Work Trenton and Washington, D.C. from you throughout the coming year. closely with the Christie Administration and the leadership in the Legislature to he reality of the day is that change Warmly, address the issues that effect all Mayors in Tis coming at us. Issues such as clean New Jersey. Offer constructive comment energy, fair housing, municipal aid, CAPS, and solid recommendations, not criticism. a toolkit, arbitration, etc. Mayors need to To continue to offer more educational be able to keep up with and work to avoid opportunities for our Mayors and elected, getting shorted when we can effectively

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Parting Words

By: Mayor Brian Wahler, Piscataway Township

hen I became President of the topics such as property taxes, arbitration to spur economic growth, decrease total WNew Jersey Conference of Mayors reform, and affordable housing, can often energy consumption, create and retain (NJCM) in the spring of 2009 I wrote provide new and insightful ideas as well as jobs and improve energy efficiency in the in the NJCM quarterly magazine how the impetus to move forward in a positive transportation, buildings and other energy grateful I was for having been given the manner or even change direction. consumption sectors. Each of these initia- opportunity to lead an organization for tives is equally important to fight for so which I have great respect. Now that my enator Robert Menendez, Congressman that our cities and towns can survive and term has come to an end, I more than ever SFrank Pallone Jr., and David Agnew, prosper. Our advocacy must continue and appreciate the hard work and commitment Deputy White House Director of our voices must remain raised. that the members of the NJCM has for this Intergovernmental Affairs, spoke at the organization. I am very appreciative for all conference and provided suggestions and n a final note, I congratulate Thomas their help and support this past year. And information that may prove helpful for OArnone, Mayor of the Borough of while no year ever truly stays static, this our communities in the short and/or the past year seemed particularly volatile in long run. It is important that, as Mayors, New Jersey and, in particular, volatile for the majority of our Mayors and municipalities. But as leaders in our communities, Brian Wahler, Former NJCM President we have always been staunch advocates for is also the Mayor of Piscataway Township. Mayor our constituents and regardless of how dire Wahler also serves as an officer for the US the circumstances are that will not change. Conference of Mayors. overnor Chris Christie addressed the GNJCM at our 47th Annual Conference and Exposition held at the Borgata Hotel we keep the lines of communication open Casino & Spa in Atlantic City on April and to continue to dialogue with these and 29th. As he pointed out, and as we all other officials as well as with the Governor know, most communities are experiencing and his cabinet officers. Our own NJCM Neptune City, as he takes on the mantle plummeting revenues and budget gaps, the Mission Statement advises us to do exactly of the Presidency of the NJCM. He will likes of which have not been seen since the that. be an outstanding leader and I’m certain Great Depression. These are conditions will receive the same cooperation, help and that few, if any, present Mayors have ever nother important resource for us support that I’ve received. I wish him and had to consider, let alone actually tackle. Acontinues to be the United States his Executive Board great success. With his And the reality is that while some fed- Conference of Mayors (USCM). They have leadership this Mayors’ organization - the eral stimulus funds have proved helpful to been at the forefront of the voices heard in best in the nation - can only continue to some communities, it is hardly the panacea Congress regarding the Energy Efficiency grow and thrive. that will solve this “perfect storm”. Coming and Community Block Grant (EECBG) together at a conference such as we did in program. Many of our New Jersey Mayors Atlantic City, putting our heads together have also lent their voices to advocate and listening to speakers on a number of for this program. EECBG is designed

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Commissioner Martin Brings New Service Culture To DEP

By: Bob Martin, Commissioner Department of Environmental Protection

veryone wants to do right by the envi- we are instilling within our organization a • Make Environmental Justice a Eronment. We see this in the everyday customer service focus in which DEP is no priority; choices that people make, whether it’s longer viewed as an obstacle, but rather as using compact fluorescent light bulbs to a driver for economic growth that does not • Determine the best approach and save energy, buying hybrid cars to reduce compromise environmental protection. implement a program to accelerate emissions, or simply putting newspapers the retrofit of diesel engines. and bottles in the recycling bin instead of he DEP is making permitting and the trash. Tinspection of individuals, businesses, he DEP must play a key role in the eco- local governments and other organizations Tnomic growth of the state. Economic e do all these little things because both timely and predictable. We are basing development and environmental protec- Wwe know they add up to make a big decisions on science, data, facts and cost/ tion go hand-in-hand, whether it’s through difference. We do them because we value benefit analyses. renewable energy development, ecotour- clean water and air, vibrant and healthy ism, development of industrial technolo- cities, clean beaches, lots of preserved open Among our program priorities, we will: gies that better protect our air and water, space, and abundant and healthy popula- tions of wildlife. • Ensure aggressive cleanups of con- taminated sites through the Licensed he breadth and diversity of the Department of Environmental T Bob Martin is the Commissioner of the Protection’s mission to safeguard New Department of Environmental Protection. He Jersey’s environment is expansive. I am im- retired in 2008 as a partner in Accenture LLP, the pressed by the dedication of our employees world’s largest business and technology consulting who work hard every day to carry out this firm. He lives in Hopewell Township mission.

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ne of the difficult challenges facing associated with wellness programming and or example, AmeriHealth works with New Jersey’s municipalities is reigning healthier employees and citizens – it’s nec- municipalities and other entities to Oin costs while retaining critical employees essary to first understand the tremendous Fimplement wellness programming such as: and services; controlling health care costs is financial burden that poor health places on a significant part of that challenge. our entire health care system. • body composition/body mass index (BMI) testing; he recently passed health reform bill et’s begin with obesity. As a society, • blood pressure screenings; Taddresses many aspects of health care Lwe’re becoming heavier, and that • smoking cessation programs; but does not address cost reduction – translates to more disease and a greater • on-site health coaching, including making it even more crucial for individu- economic burden. As of 2004, obesity consultation on nutrition, exercise, als to manage their own health care and was found to increase our national health chronic disease management and for their employers and insurers to help care costs by anywhere from $98 billion to overall wellness support. them understand how. Wellness programs $129 billion. Average health care costs for present an innovative opportunity for mu- obese people are 30 percent higher than for meriHealth also offers wellness-driven nicipalities to incrementally, and demon- people of normal weight, and a result in an products such as AmeriHealth Healthy strably, reduce both short- and long-term additional $15.4 billion for sick leave, life LifestylesSM,A offering reimbursements, health care costs while helping boost their insurance and disability insurance. discounts, information, and reminders de- employees’ overall health and productivity. signed to help members live healthier lives. In fact, some New Jersey municipalities are n general, according to the Journal already implementing wellness programs – of Environmental and Occupational meriHealth also conducts well- with encouraging initial results. IMedicine, for every $1 employers spend ness expos statewide on ways to on worker medical or pharmacy costs, they improveA economic health through well- t is instructive to define “wellness”: well- absorb $2-$4 of health-related productivity ness programs. For example, on June 18, ness is more than simply eating right or costs. The same logic applies to municipali- Iexercising, although those are certainly important components of any wellness program. Loosely defined, wellness programs Paul Portsmore is responsible for all are health interventions aimed at maintain- aspects of health services at AmeriHealth New ing or improving health and minimizing Jersey, which provides health insurance coverage the effects of disease. They are measurable to New Jersey municipalities, organizations and programs that create a “culture of wellness” residents. Among his responsibilities is oversight in organizations, providing employees with for the company’s extensive wellness programs. the education and tools to manage their health – and with incentives to do so. ties, with all of the same negative implica- “Wellness” has emerged as a catchphrase of tions. sorts, but there is nothing trendy about it. Several independent sources, including the moking is another treatable circum- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stance that comes with tremendous (CDC), believe wellness programs hold Seconomic as well as general health con- 2010, AmeriHealth and the Chamber significant potential for bottom-line sav- sequences. We all know about the dis- of Commerce Southern New Jersey will ings. For example, a CDC study shows eases associated with smoking; what many jointly conduct a Wellness Expo at Aloft potential savings of $3 to $6 for every $1 people don’t know is the associated costs: Hotel in Mount Laurel. Speakers from invested in wellness programs. The American Lung Association estimates AmeriHealth, the Chamber and promi- that smoking cost the United States more nent health care practices will educate meriHealth has offered wellness pro- than $193 billion in 2004, including $97 public and private-sector managements grams since 1995, and was the first to billion in lost productivity and $96 billion and employees on the state of wellness in bringA employer on-site wellness programs in direct health care expenditures, or an New Jersey and on opportunities to reduce to small- and mid-sized New Jersey-based average of $4,260 per adult smoker. costs while improving health. organizations – organizations that remain a unique focus for AmeriHealth. Today, What can municipalities do? he economic challenges associated AmeriHealth brings cost-reducing, pro- By working with their insurers to create with operating in New Jersey are great, ductivity-enhancing wellness programs to wellness programs tailored to their specific Tand our state’s municipalities are forced entities of all sizes, including municipali- needs, municipalities can realize many of to confront these challenges every day. ties. the same long-term health and productiv- Wellness programs present a unique, often ity benefits as their private-sector counter- overlooked, opportunity for municipalities Understanding the importance parts – all while supporting their economic to incrementally reduce costs while si- of wellness goals and setting positive examples for their multaneously benefiting the workers they In order to understand the importance of citizens. employ. wellness – and the potential cost savings

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Mayors Remember Congressman Bob Franks

By: Amy Osborn

“The legacy of heroes is the memory for Fran and his 3 Angels – Kelly, Sara and inspiration lives on. God Bless you, my of a great name and the inheritance of a Abby. friend.” great example.” To so many of us, Bob Franks was just that – a hero. I first met Bob was a special person that comes Angelo Corradino served as Mayor of Bob in 1988 during my days as a College around once in a lifetime. I’m proud to Manville from 1992-2007. “I first met Republican, and we became friends in have been his friend and I will always be a the Congressman when we were both in 2001 when I coordinated the Veterans for proud member of TEAM FRANKS. Bob our first term, Bob as a Congressman and Franks Coalition. New Jersey’s veterans and my brother Gerard are now politicking I was in my first term as Mayor. He was loved him, as he was one of their greatest again together. Keep an eye on me guys!” doing a tour of diners throughout the 7th champions. Bob and I bonded over our Congressional District, and was only going mutual love of country music and the Al Morgan served as Mayor of New to spend a half hour in Manville, until I Indianapolis Colts, and over the past few Providence from 1999-2006. “I worked corralled him and took him on a tour of years he was a mentor to me and my “go for UPS 28 years as a package car driver. Manville. He ended up staying for over an to” guy for advice on many things. There 24 of those 28 years were in service to New hour and a half, setting him behind for the were few better advice-givers than Bob. Providence where I live, and where Bob also rest of the day. He never complained that His friendship was unconditional; when used to live, and where I served 2 terms as he was running late; as always, he was the good things happened, he was excited mayor. As you can imagine, it is not all too gentlemen he was throughout his life. for you, and when times were tough, you common for your UPS man to also be your could count on him for support. He had a mayor. Bob loved that and used to play it Bob was not only a friend of mine, smile and a laugh that could turn even the up. He would to say, “Al has the best job but he was a friend to Manville, especially worst day around and I think that’s what in the world. He works, delivers packages, our VFW Post, where on one occasion I’ll miss the most. Bob had many friends and gets votes all at the same time.” He was he brought the Congressional Budget in the mayor community, and I’ve asked a so proud of me. It was inspirational. Committee for a hearing. That was a dis- few mayors who were close to Bob to share tinct honor for our community and we had their thoughts about our friend. One time, when Bob was in con- over 500 people in attendance that day. gress, the UPS senior vice president, John Len Desiderio has served as Mayor Fitzgerald, was lobbying him on a bill. of Sea Isle City since 1993. “I met Bob Franks in 1990. At this time my brother Gerard (age 29) was the Cape May County Amy Osborn is a Business Development Regular Republican Chairman. The night Consultant and owner of Capitol Concepts. that I met Bob, my brother was hosting a Ms. Osborn serves on the Selective Service Board Republican cocktail party at our Lounge and has worked with the U.S. Department of State, in Sea Isle City. My brother asked me to Defense and Labor, nationally and internationally. You look out for Assemblyman Franks, who can visit her website at www. capitolconcepts.com also at the time was the State Republican Chairman. I remember being surprised when my brother asked me to look out for Bob asked him where he was from and a blue Pontiac Fiero. “A Fiero,” I said, “Oh John told him North Jersey. Bob asked boy is this guy going to be special.” Well him if he knew “his mayor, Al Morgan of I didn’t realize just how special he would New Providence”. John said, “yes.” Bob be. This would be the start of a great per- told him, “well then have Al talk to me.” When Manville was devastated by sonal friendship and being part of “TEAM Subsequently, I got a call from Washington Hurricane Floyd we became an island FRANKS”. DC from UPS requesting that I contact where no one was able to get in or out. I Congressman Bob Franks. Getting a call called the Congressman at 6 A.M. for help Throughout the years Bob would from Washington is a big deal when you’re and advice. The next thing I knew, there was become a frequent visitor to Sea Isle City from a small town in NJ. a helicopter flying into Manville, carrying and Sea Isle City would play a part in his the Congressman; he had come to assess U.S. Senate and Governor campaigns. Bob Fran, Kelly, Sara and Abby, we pray for the situation and see how he could help. I was someone that always made you feel at you. Please know you always have a home still don’t know how that helicopter made ease and gave you all the time you needed in New Providence. Bob - your family, the round trip, because it looked like it was to talk with him. Losing Bob was difficult friends, New Providence, New Jersey and a refugee from Vietnam. Nevertheless, Bob for many of us, but I do feel extreme pain the United States will miss you greatly. had the courage to fly in it, just to see how Thank you from all of us. Your legacy and continued on Page 21

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Disabilities Program Widens Municipal Purchasing Options

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We offer a large line Vista, Camden, Jersey City, Newark, of new OEM Laser Toner Cartridges and CCSES New Jersey/CNA Services North Plainfield, Middletown Township, remanufactured or compatible cartridges, Aoperates the program under the su- Denville, and Teaneck, as well as eleven all competitively priced. pervision of the New Jersey Commodities counties. and Services Council. The products and Unarmed Security Services. We are fully services are provided by people with dis- Commendation licensed to provide this service under State abilities who are trained by CNA-certified, In addition to our direct relationships contract T-1818. non-profit agencies throughout the state. with counties and municipalities, we have worked closely with the major organiza- Temporary Employment Services. CNA ast year some 3,500 New Jersey citizens tions representing them, such as the New provides this service to various state agencies Lwith severe disabilities were employed Jersey Conference of Mayors (NJCM). in northern New Jersey, and we have placed through the set-aside program. We offer CNA supplied baseball hats embroidered temporary office workers with the NJ State a talented workforce that can be subcon- with the American flag to NJCM for dis- Chamber of Commerce and the City of tracted, engaged through our temporary tribution to members at the annual League Newark. staffing services or hired through our place- of Municipalities conference, which ment and retention services. prompted these comments from Fanwood Secure Document Destruction. This ser- Mayor Colleen Mahr, the Immediate- vice offers a convenient means for meeting Municipal Advantages Past NJCM President: “The quality was a growing need of municipalities and many Municipalities, counties and quasi-gov- top notch and the price couldn’t be beat! other entities. ernment agencies can purchase goods and Everyone loved them! It was wonderful services that are currently under contract to work with ACCSES NJ/CNA Services directly from CNA Services, through the and give a token of our appreciation to our State Cooperative Purchasing Program. Mayors. I see tremendous partnership and Cooperative Purchasing is a collaborative cost-saving potential for our municipalities effort among all of the statewide buying through this program.” entities to improve efficiency, reduce cost and improve the quality of procurements. Nils Richardson is President/CEO of Purchases can be made by simply quoting ACCSES New Jersey, a non-profit organization. the state contract, as well as by directly ACCSES NJ/CNA Services may be reached at negotiating prices for items not yet on state 609-392-1255 or on the web: www.cnaservices.org. contract. Using the CNA set aside in con- junction with the Cooperative Purchasing Program streamlines procurement while Commodities and Services providing sorely needed jobs for people Of the many products and services avail- with disabilities. able through CNA Services, the following categories are especially applicable to mu- lease refer to our website hen a product or service offered nicipalities: P www.cnaservices.org – for a complete Wby CNA is placed on the set-aside list of products and services. list, it is added to one of the agency’s state Janitorial Services. We are currently under contracts. At that point, any governmental contract to provide janitorial services to the Reliability unit, including municipalities, may pur- State of New Jersey, with the work covering With member agencies located in every chase from CNA Services without going some two-and-a-half million square feet of county in the state, CNA Services offers through the competitive bidding process. space. We also have provided the services rapid service to its customers, along with This differs from traditional bid contracts to several counties and municipalities. convenience and cost savings, while in that the purchasing entity makes the providing more jobs for people with dis- award through the state review system, Document Imaging. The CNA program abilities. Every municipality in New Jersey which ensures that the commodities enables municipalities to utilize our system could benefit by exploring this program.

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16 New Jersey Conference of Mayors - Issue II 2010 Historic Budget Meeting During NJCM Conference The New Jersey State Senate Budget Committee in an historic gesture, scheduled a Budget Hearing on day one of the NJCM Spring Conference. Mayors from across the state appreciated the opportunity to be heard on local concerns.

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NJCM Affilate Dave Street Launches Exciting New ‘Slam Dunk The Junk’ Recycling & Litter Prevention Book!

n 2009, the New Jersey Clean ayors can use their Clean Communi- ICommunities Council asked presenters Mties money to purchase the books for to incorporate the “Slam Dunk the Junk” students and children in their communi- theme into their presentations. ties, and at only two dollars a book, it is affordable even in this economy. An addi- ong time NJCM affiliate member Dave tional perk for Mayors is the distribution of LStreet met this challenge by writing a the book to students and children in their new book, “Let’s Slam Dunk the Junk”- community will help fulfill the Stormwater utilizing the principles of basketball to Outreach Education points, since it also il- teach young people about recycling, litter lustrates the impact of stormwater on litter. prevention and related topics. This book is beautifully illustrated by professional eanwhile, Dave Street continues artist David A. Cutting, who has previ- Mto perform his acclaimed Clean ously worked for the Nickelodeon Cartoon Communities assemblies programs at Network and promotes the message of the schools throughout New Jersey. Dave New Jersey Clean Communities program. has also recently been awarded the Clean Communities Council “Excellence in ith a price of only two dollars per Education” award! You can contact Dave Wcopy, the book features a beautifully directly at [email protected] for illustrated version of the song “Let’s Slam further information or to book a school Dunk the Junk”, educational pages on assembly or a performance for your local litter prevention, recycling, reusing and the or county event. impact of stormwater on litter. At the end of the book there are captivating activity pages, including a crossword puzzle rein- forcing the message.

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Amy Osborn-continued from Page 13 he could help his constituents. He was a housands of pages could be filled with community and the people with whom he tremendous person. Ttestimonials about what Bob meant shared it. to each of us, how he influenced careers, Not only did I lose a good friend but or made us feel special. The loss is dif- ob Franks was taken from us too soon, so did the State of New Jersey. My heartfelt ficult to accept, but the pain we feel now Byet we must be grateful for the incred- sympathy goes out to his wife Fran, his is yet another testament to the legacy Bob ible life he lived. May our memories of Bob daughters, and his staff who were with him Franks leaves behind. Bob Franks was an live on in each of us, through our actions since he decided to go into public life. We accomplished and respected public servant and in our words. I believe that many of will all miss his sense of humor, his good and a trusted and treasured friend to many us who appreciated Bob and his work will nature, and most of all his honest approach of us. He was a proud, loving and devoted make it a point to do more than is required to any question or problem presented to family man who will long be remembered of us, to help improve our communities, him. I will never forget our friendship. for his compassion and concern for his to treat others with kindness and respect… Rest in Peace my good buddy.” and to do it all with a smile.

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The Statesman in All of Us By: Mayor Ron Jones, Beachwood

was born into a political family and Dirksen Senate Office Building. Senator amongst us are. It isn’t a D or an R. No, Iachieved the dream of my father to serve Everett Dirksen, another figure bigger than quite frankly it is the guy or gal who can as a public official. I recall as young child life. The Republican Senator from Illinois argue a position and then go out to dinner going to strategy meetings and being in- was a champion for civil rights and was a with that same political opponent. A leader structed to listen and not speak. I guess for proponent of the New Deal Programs of who is willing to risk their political life on me these were my political lessons and I President Franklin Roosevelt. Pure silence an issue that can further a greater public was in “future leader’s training”. In my life- would beset the senate floor when he rose to benefit, even if it could lead to their own time I have met a great number of political speak. He had an agenda of putting people demise. It just seems that politics today has figures, Democrat’s, Republican’s and few first and never did he utter a harsh word lost its focus and meaning. The process has I don’t know what they represented. Being towards a colleague or a person possessing become nasty, hurtful and very personal. elected in this modern day political atmo- an opinion different from his. Boy, is this It is guided by polls, special interest and sphere I often ask myself, where have all a quality missing in politics today. Lastly, pockets of group’s representative to those the statesmen gone? I have fond memories Hubert H. Humphrey, the Democratic of attending events with my Dad and the Senator from Minnesota. He was the son leader’s back then all seemed taller, bolder and stronger. They commanded an aura Ron Jones is the Mayor of Beachwood in of strength and their voices were powerful Ocean County. He was formerly elected in 1979 and convincing. I recall Mr. Daley, a states- as a Councilman at large in Brick Township. He man in Ocean County in the1960’s. I am is the only official of either political party in the unsure what political party he belonged to history of Ocean County elected in to separate but he offered a funny story of an incident towns. Mayor Jones has served on the Board involving the Pope I vividly remember. Mr. of Directors of the New Jersey Conference of Daley was granted a visitation with Pope Mayor’s since 2008. John XXIII, an honor bestowed upon very few people. It is customary to show respect by bowing before his holiness. Well for Mr. of a pharmacist who chose to opt out of his Daley this simple act took a very humor- fathers business to pursue politics. Hubert rising to power in Germany during the ous twist to say the least. When Mr. Daley Humphrey was instrumental in putting the 1930’s. Where do you stand in making was halfway into his bow he inadvertently lid on a coalition of southern Democrat’s an impact upon society? Imagine you can stepped on the Pope’s robe. So when the determined to do all in their power to see be the one who has a kid in the audience Pope stood up he and Mr. Daley fell over that civil rights reforms were shot dead listening to your very words. One who will on to the floor. Mr. Daley stated he was in the water. This one act solidified the take the political baton from you to lead mortified until he heard the Pope laughing. Democratic Party’s platform on civil rights his or her community someday? I have met This one story made Mr. Daley a regular and led to the eventual passage of the Civil hundreds of Mayor’s and can confidently guy to me and impressed upon me political Rights Act. say there is a statesman amongst us. For figures should be regular folks who leave me it’s my hope we have 566 statesmen their egos at the door. When traveling hat is the point of all this? Well amongst us. I personally believe we are get- to Washington, DC, one can visit the WI wonder who the Sstatesmen ting there.

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26 New Jersey Conference of Mayors - Issue II 2010 New Jersey Conference of Mayors NJCMSince 1963 www.njcm.org Recovery Strategies for Your Town How communities can jump-start economic growth. By: Joe Getz, JGSC Group t’s no fun to be a Mayor in New Jersey to recruit. Firms with more than 100 the private sector net job creation over the Iright now: with declining tax revenues, employees account for just 3% of all New past 15 years. budget deficits, cuts in State aid, and Jersey firms. Moreover, research shows that unemployment, it seems there’s no good as much of 80% of all new net jobs comes rowth opportunities exist for down- news to be found. With the collapse of the from the growth of existing businesses. Gtown in-fill housing, where each real estate market, tax appeals are up and new home can add $50,000 to the local property values are down. As tax revenues First, look at the big picture economy and people are returning in have declined, the cost of everything else The Christie administration has proposed record numbers. As “empty-nesters” look continues to rise. “Garden State Growth Zones” to stimulate to enhance their lifestyles by living in walk- economic development in urban areas. able communities that offer the goods and he short-term solutions are all painful The program appears to focus on key fac- services they seek, the “Gen Y” segment Tand there appears to be no easy way tors that will stimulate economic growth, wants increased opportunities for social around the immediate problem of deliv- attract new ratables and create jobs in interaction and the ability to walk, bike or ering municipal services for less. But for urban areas. However the program is likely train to work. the longer term, the real challenge is how to focus only on the state’s larger cities, to rebuild the lost value of local ratables, leaving smaller communities to fend for Begin with a strategy and a plan create new jobs and restore tax revenue themselves. Downtown economic growth won’t magi- levels. These challenges are more difficult cally occur. Just as in private-sector devel- because traditional economic development Think small opments, economic growth in downtowns methods will be less effective than they Even in the absence of outside assistance, must begin with a fact-based analysis to once were. there is much you can do to stimulate eco- determine what the market can sustain. nomic growth. Begin by thinking small. New trends create challenges to Instead of large employers, new strip-malls, growth or housing developments, focus on your Large-scale housing developments, once a reliable source of new ratables, will be Joe Getz is a principal at the JGSC Group. less effective for economic development as The firm provides downtown revitalization changing lifestyle trends shrink demand for strategies and implementation support to more “McMansions.” In fact, the Metropolitan than 60 municipalities in New Jersey, New Institute at Virginia Tech estimates “that by York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Florida, Michigan, 2025, there will be as many as 22 million Minnesota, and New Mexico. More information is unwanted large-lot homes in suburban available at www.community-insights.com areas” across America.

iminished demand is fueled by a downtown commercial corridors. Older Dyounger generation that is marrying communities typically have at least one un- The information discovered there is far later and postponing families, combined derperforming downtown district. Long more important than fancy marketing with the desire of “empty-nesters,” who no ignored, these districts now hold potential brochures. longer have children at home, to simplify for jump-starting economic growth. and downsize. As a result, the Census es- he analysis should yield a strategic timates that married couples with children, ocus on small businesses especially Tplan that identifies specific economic the traditional buyers of single-family Foffice space users. In New Jersey, 88% development opportunities, realistic action homes, now comprise just 20% of all U.S. of all firms have fewer than 20 employ- steps, and tools to track and measure prog- households. ees, so that’s a good place to start. Older ress. One good way to start is by speaking downtowns offer numerous benefits for with those, such as JGSC Group, that trip-mall developments are also over- small business including affordable space, understand and specialize in downtown Sbuilt. This situation is so acute that the diversity of rent options, expansion possi- economic revitalization. Another way International Council of Shopping Centers bilities and access to highways and support to begin is through the NJ Downtown created seminars aimed at overcoming “the services. Revitalization & Management Institute proliferation of white elephants in local (DRMI). Coordinated by DCA Office of communities.” mall businesses are particularly attrac- Smart Growth and Main Street New Jersey, Stive during tough economic times. A the DRMI provides training sessions for ttracting large-scale employers to your study in 2009 found that nearly one in 10 downtown success. Visit http://www.state. Acommunity, while appealing, is also job seekers gained employment by launch- nj.us/dca/divisions/osg/programs/drmi. unlikely to provide successful economic ing their own business. More importantly, html to learn more about the DRMI. development. Among the factors impact- the Small Business Administration reports ing this is the absence of large-scale firms that small businesses accounted for 65% of

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Mayors Emeritus Very Involved in Support of 2010 NJCM Annual Conference

By: Jack Morrissey, Chairman NJCM Mayors Emeritus Advisory Council

he Mayors Emeritus Advisory Council Bowser—East Orange, Former Senator activities as those provided through the late Twas again this year very involved in Maria Karrow, Cindy Perr, Esq. and Ses- NJCM Operations Manager, Lee Veale. the planning and support of the NJCM’s sion Moderator, Mayor Colleen Mahr— This year, the award was presented to Barry 47th Annual Conference at the Borgata Fanwood. Lefkowitz for his outstanding and diligent Hotel, Casino and Spa, April 28th through support with obtaining sponsors, securing the 30th. The Mayors Emeritus was also Shared Services Session panelists, mailings and session moderating. involved in the planning and staffing of the Assemblyman Angel Fuentes, Former NJCM’s First Annual Golf Tournament Assemblyman and Gloucestor Township large “Thank You” and sincere ap- under the guidance of NJCM Business Mayor Dave Mayer, NJCM President Apreciation are extended to the follow- Council Director, Mayor Gary Passanante. Mayor Thomas Arnone—Neptune City, ing Mayors Emeritus (MEAC) and their This first ever event took place on April Bergen County Executive Dennis Mc- spouses for their many significant con- 27th at the Atlantic City Golf Course, and Nerney, Mayor Emeritus and NJ Shared tributions in support of the 47th Annual was a tremendous success. Services Assoc—Tim Smith, Chief Brett Conference: Tony and Theresa Beatrice, Matheis, Police Chief—Clinton. Thanks Mike and Mary Mevoli, Bea Cerkez, Mike eginning in December of 2009, the also to session Moderator Dan Mason, and TC Kay, Charley Pritchard, Elwood BMayors Emeritus (MEAC) started Shared Services Consultant and Mayor and Elena Hampton, Augie Longo, Ted meeting to plan for the involvement in the Emeritus. and Betty Dorn, Barry Lefkowitz, Joe and 2010 NJCM Annual Conference. With Cathy Wolk, Ted Wardell, Jack Tarditti, the exception of the Holidays, they met at Property Taxes Session Eskil “Skip” Danielson, Anthony Dicicco, least weekly to organize their involvement Assemblyman Louis Greenwald, Assembly- Angelo Corradino, Vic Vittorino and Jack for the Conference. The MEAC’s sent eight man Anthony Bucco, Mayor Ray Eppinger and Janet Morrissey. Many times during the mailings to all Mayors, three mailings to –South River, Mayor Gerald Tarantolo- Conference, the NJCM Executive Officers the Mayors Emeritus, provided panelists Eatontown, Former Senator Bill Schluter, voiced their appreciation and gratitude for and hosted four Panel Sessions, planned Mayor Emeritus Jack Tarditti, Mayor for and staffed the new NJCM Golf Emeritus Millard Wilson, and finally Ses- Outing. The Mayors Emeritus also assisted sion Moderator Mayor Gary Passanante- at the Conference registration, monitored Somerdale. and assisted with all Conference sessions, staffed the MEAC booth, prepared and provided 15 various documents related to Jack Morrissey, Chairman NJCM Mayors the Conference to the Mayors. New this Emeritus Advisory Council, Executive Officer and year, the Mayors Emeritus went “green” Board of Directors Member, NJCM Former Mayor, and paperless – all documentation was 18 years, Merchantville, New Jersey provided on CD.

he four Panel Sessions the MEACs State Mandates Session Tsponsored and secured panelists for Assemblyman and Mayor John Burzichelli— were: Affordable Housing, Shared Services, Paulsboro, Assemblywoman Alison Littell Property Taxes and State Mandates. Each McHose, Mayor Chuck Chiarello—Buena to the MEAC’s at the various conference of the panel sessions were very well attend- Vista, Mayor Joseph Wolk—Mount events—The MEAC’s thank them for their ed and included very lively and informative Ephraim, Mayor Arthur Ondish—Mount kind words! discussion between the panelists and the Arlington. Session Moderator Barry Mayors in the audience. A large “thank Lefkowitz—Lobbyist. n a personal note, I extend a sincere you” is extended to the following panelists Oappreciation to the members of the for their involvement in the panel sessions: ach Year, the Mayors Emeritus present Executive Board for honoring me as one of Ethe “Lee Veale Spirit of NJCM” Award the recipients of the “Former Mayor of the Affordable Housing Session to someone who has demonstrated the same Year” awards at the Annual Conference. – Senator Raymond Lesniak, Mayor Wilda qualities and characteristics in support of Thank you! Diaz—Perth Amboy, Mayor Robert the NJCM through the Mayors Emeritus

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Managing Challenges In The Public Sector By Finding Cost Saving Solutions In Telecommunications, IT And Electric Services

By: John A. Smith, Managing Director, Capable Communications

he pressure on municipal governments multiple cost savings solutions in a wide ur vision for Capable Communica- Ttoday is relentless: less revenue, fewer range of services for its clients. Some of Otions is to service our customers as services and higher costs. But imagine these partnerships include specialized com- the ‘GO TO’ advisor in this region when- putting money back into the municipal panies like Ancero, BlueClone Networks, ever municipalities are looking for telecom, budget! That’s what we accomplish for our Computer Solutions, Expert Technology electricity or IT related services and need municipal clients – it is possible. Associates, ExTel Communications, Empire to reduce costs and maintain service levels. Technologies, Magellan Hill, OpDecision, Our passion is building partnerships with apable Communications is on a mis- Shared Technologies, 4TelecomHelp, Csion to help the public sector reduce R2P2, Value Communications. We also their telecom, electric and technology expenses, so hard pressed managers can John Smith is Managing Director of Capable continue to meet the demands of their Communications. He has held enterprise and communities without cutting back on ser- global IT and sales positions with AT&T, Cable vices. Today, choosing from the hundreds & Wireless, United Asset Coverage, and most of telecommunications service providers, recently, M5 Networks. He has bachelor’s degree electric suppliers and technology firms from Rutgers in computer science and business makes it difficult for any municipality to administrations research and select the right solutions to meet their unique needs and reduce costs without affecting service levels. maintain relationships with larger providers such as Broadview, PAETEC, AT&T o meet this challenge, officials often and Verizon. Capable Communications clients and matching municipalities with Tneed outside support to select the partners with a number of Hosted Voice the exact solution providers in order to ideal companies for their specific needs. over IP (VoIP) companies who provide an help them reduce costs and contribute to Faced with so many choices and demands, outsourced phone system solution that en- their overall operational success. We offer it’s hard for a municipality to keep track ables our clients to enhance their business free consultancy for all our services. of ever-changing telecom and IT offer- intelligence and gain efficiencies. ings or electricity suppliers; a role that is n summary, Capable Communications’ outside their core strengths, especially in ecent success stories include a large Imission is to help public agencies and a time when many are downsizing. Often RNorth Jersey MUA, for whom Capable private sector businesses of all sizes reduce a municipality chooses the wrong service Communications helped lower telecom their telecom, electric and technology costs provider because they’re too busy with costs by over 25%. A central New Jersey while assisting them with finding better other projects or do not have time to re- Township needed to upgrade their phone ways to communicate and operate. We search all available options. We specialize system. Capable Communications negoti- help clients find the best service provider in helping municipal managers find the ated with the telephone carrier to purchase at the lowest cost for their specific needs. best service provider while saving them this phone system upgrade ($60,000.00) With over 22 years of telecommunications money. Selecting the right solution and for the Township; thus there was no cash experience in the NJ market, John’s pas- service provider can be the key to holding outlay for the Township. Even with this sion for a clear understanding of customer the line on your municipality’s costs during phone system upgrade, this Township is needs and solutions provides the guiding these tough times. Typically we save still able to save almost $50,000.00 per force behind Capable Communications’ municipalities between 10% to 50% on year on their telephone service. Numerous values – and our customer’s success. these services. New Jersey Townships are in the process of taking advantage of telecommunications For more information go to apable Communications has forged and electric savings in the amounts of www.capablecomm.com Cpartnerships with both local and $10,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year. or call us at 609 301-5544. worldwide providers to take advantage of

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By: Gary Passanante, Director, NJCM Business Council

or those who did not make this year’s Mayor Emeritus Advisory Council for budget crisis unparalleled in its history. Finaugural golf outing, you missed one their generous support before, during and The Legislative and Administrative actions great event! The positive feedback and after the event. We would not have been being taken are rippling through to each compliments have been overwhelming. It able to achieve this great success without and every municipality, challenging every all started with an escort of our golfers to a their support. This was an incredibly suc- Mayor and business leader to think outside personalized locker after their initial check- cessful event and look forward to a total the box in navigating their way through in and receipt of a stuffed “Goody Bag”. sellout next year. this mine field of economic disasters. As A full breakfast followed and the practice we work together to solve our economic range, chipping and putting areas were his opening event kicked off the week’s challenges, the NJCM Business Council opened in preparation for an 11:00am Tconference in grand style and the is ready and able to act as the “go to” or- shotgun start to the scrambles tournament. Business Council was there all the way. A ganization where the best and brightest sponsored breakfast and member spon- minds in our respective arenas can gather ith nearly 80 golfers and over sored technology session provided attend- W100 attendees, the Atlantic City ing Mayors and Business Council members Country Club was bustling with Mayors, a peek at the newest technologies that help Freeholders, Assemblyman and Senators. us all reduce cost, save time and conserve The sun broke providing a gorgeous day of golf but the winds kept things interesting Gary J. Passanante is the Director and challenging for all. As the golf came of NJCM Business Council and also serves as the to a close, one team walked away with 1st Mayor of Somerdale place earnings of a free round of golf valued at over $200 each while the second place team earned a $100 gift certificate to the energy. All-in-all, the NJCM spring con- Pro Shop for each player. Closest to the Pin ference was a great success for the Business and Putting Contest winners received a leg- Council and a valuable series of events for endary Cleveland wedge and a Nike Cart all who attended. bag. Door prizes rounded out the event and work in unison to restore economic and were distributed along with the prize or those readers not familiar with the stability in our communities. Now is the winners “booty” at the two hour cocktail FBusiness Council, we are a subsidiary time to invest in our future by creating new and hot Hors D ‘Oeuvres period. This of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. jobs and expanding our tax base through wrap up networking mixer was particularly Our mission is to bring Mayors and busi- the streamlining of regulations and laws. well received giving participating Business nesses from across New Jersey together in a Council members a great opportunity to unique public/private partnership. We are If you have not yet joined the Business network with Mayors and key Legislators now in a second full year of existence and Council, I urge you to contact me by email in a fun and relaxing environment. boast over 30 businesses and nearly 500 [email protected] or by phone at Mayors as members. Things are changing (856) 207-9142. I would be happy to n behalf of the Conference leadership, throughout our great country and the discuss our membership and the full set of OI would like to thank all of you who public and private worlds are more closely benefits available attended and participated in this inaugural entangled and aligned than ever before. event. I would like to especially thank the New Jersey state government is facing a

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Brick Township, Harnessing Positive Energy

By: Mayor Stephen Acropolis, Brick Township

oday it is more essential than ever for The topic of solar panels at the municipal NJDEP and USEPA to secure approval for Tmunicipal governments in New Jersey complex had been discussed for many our closure plans. Working with BSG, we to look towards renewable energy as a years, but no action was ever taken. We have developed an ambitious plan that in- source of savings for taxpayers and revenues took action. The solar PV systems began cludes an impermeable cap for the landfill that can offset operational costs. One of providing power to the municipal build- and a 24-acre, 7.5 megawatt solar PV field. my first major initiatives as Mayor of Brick ing in February 2010. Our Taxpayers are We expect the field to generate in excess of Township was to form a committee that already seeing a return on their investment. $2.5 million in net revenue annually for would work to identify opportunities to In addition to the savings, we are going to 15 years, which would be used to offset save money and generate revenue through create needed revenue through the sale of property taxes. When completed, this proj- the use of renewable energy. The Mayor’s solar renewable energy credits (SRECs) ect along with our other solar PV projects Advisory Committee on Renewable through a process administered by BSG. and wind turbine project will make Brick Energy (MACRE) consists of a group We anticipate generating about $75,000 in Township one of NJ’s renewable energy of citizen volunteers who work with my revenues annually through this process. leaders. administration and our engineering firm, Birdsall Services Group (BSG), to identify nother project that was developed by e are proud to be moving forward realistic renewable energy solutions for the AMACRE and BSG is the installation Wwith these and other renewable township. of a wind turbine at the Drum Point Sports energy initiatives in Brick Township. Complex that could generate up to 30,000 Again, with state aid and other revenues ess than two years later, I am proud to kilowatts of electricity and offset the cost becoming harder to come by, and with a Lsay that thanks to the diligent work of of utilities at that facility. The complex municipality that is essentially built out, many, including the members of MACRE is one of the largest municipal- and BSG, Brick Township is on the leading run sports complexes in Ocean edge of the use of renewable energy to lower County and is used on a daily Stephen Acropolis is the Mayor of costs. With the guidance of BSG, we have basis for a number of sporting Bricktown developed a comprehensive Sustainable events including football, soccer, Energy Master Plan (SEMP) that includes baseball, softball, lacrosse and all municipal facilities and operations and more. The wind turbine would outlines plans to incorporate renewable provide about 40 percent of the electricity one of our only courses of action is to look energy wherever possible. needed to power the lights and other facili- for opportunities to use the natural re- ties at the sports complex. sources around us to cut costs and produce arlier this year we completed the first much needed revenues so we can continue Emajor project that was a component of owever, the most exciting project that to provide the services our residents need the SEMP – the installation of a 125kW His on the horizon for Brick Township and deserve. Thanks to the dedicated vol- roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system is the creation of a solar field at a closed unteers of MACRE and the professionals and a 12kW ground-mounted solar pho- landfill. French’s Landfill is a superfund at BSG, we are doing just that. tovoltaic system at the municipal complex. site that we have been working with the

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36 New Jersey Conference of Mayors - Issue II 2010 A Message of Thanks from the Executive Director Greetings Mayors & NJCM Friends, On Thursday evening, we offered our praise to outgoing NJCM President Brian Wahler. His efforts to raise the level of the There are many to thank and recognize for their support and Organization on the national stage and in Trenton were recog- contributions towards our successful 47th Annual Spring nized. President Wahler also acquired several of the guest speak- Conference this past April. With a record number of Mayors at- ers enjoyed by so many at the Conference. White House Deputy tending, sold out exhibit space, historic sessions, and the Grand Director Agnew one of such speakers. We also came together to Luncheon seating close to 600 people with a live TV broadcast, support of new President, Mayor Thomas Arnone of Neptune one can clearly state the NJCM has turned a remarkable corner. City. Mayor Arnone’s goal of continuing to elevate the profile of the NJCM and building upon our successes is a priority. I look We thank Chairman Sarlo for working with the NJCM to make forward to working with him and our team. the NJ Senate Budget Committee Hearing possible. It allowed Mayors time to express concerns. The Fair Housing Panel with We thank all the vendors that educated our Mayors on all the Senator Lesniak, former Senator Karrow and Mayor Mahr to outstanding products and services they offer that can help reduce name a few participants, brought current information to the the costs of running local government. Several Mayors have forefront of the debate on this important topic to all NJ Mayors. informed us that they are already working with some of these companies since the Conference. The NJCM welcomed exceptional speakers this year throughout the Conference. Governor Christie’s keynote address is still gener- In closing, I wish to thank my staff for their excellence in get- ating a buzz. Deputy White House Director of Intergovernmental ting the Conference together pre, during and post event. Mary, Affairs David Agnew engaged the Mayors with current efforts Peter and Chelsea, you are fantastic! To all the Mayors that underway in Washington. Rutgers Football Coach Greg Schiano attended, thank you for coming and availing yourselves to the related the story of his rebuilding efforts of the team to our cur- many educational, product & services offerings and networking rent state of affairs and with a steady dose of chopping wood. opportunities. I trust you left better informed than when you ar- “we will get to better days.” US. Senator Robert Menendez ac- rived. My continued thanks to my fellow MEAC’s. Their efforts cepted the NJCM Excellence in Government Honors during the and dedication to the success of our Conference can never be Conference for his efforts on Clean Energy Funding for local overlooked, or under appreciated! To those that couldn’t attend governments. In his remarks he detailed his continuing efforts this year, we understand and hope to see you all at the NJCM to make this funding become an annual program. He also spoke Fall Summit this September. highly of the NJCM and our abilities. All our Guest Speakers offered valuable insight into state and national affairs. Respectfully,

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