COGS 6/8/17
Posted by: Denise & Addie
Prez. Elect. Darren called the meeting to order, filling in for Prez. Ken.
Invocation by Bill Saloukas
Lunch: Caesar Salad, Chicken & Cheddar Jack Quesadillas with Paella Rice and Salsa. Dessert: Apple Pie with Whipped Cream
Very low attendance (some members were attending the R.I. International Conference in Atlanta)
Anniversaries: Steve and Sandy Sanfilippo - 25 years June 6th.
Prez. Ken, Jay and Al’s were announced prematurely. Their anniversaries are later in the month.
Happy Dollars: Robin for Senator Beck and Shower was great, Mike T. for good medical report, Chuck for the R.I. Conf. in Atlanta and for his next door neighbor (Sen. Beck), Harry for Senator Beck, Bill D for Atlanta, Horton’s not here and Bill also said that Sue said she was so happy to be married to him, Addie for Senator Beck, Rob for Senator Beck and he doesn’t really miss Horton, for his niece who got married and for his other niece who graduated from MIT and is now making robots.
State Senator Jennifer Beck discussed, explained and answered questions regarding the following items of interest:
Gas Tax - Billion Dollar Tax Hike. The second automatic increase will be determined August also the creation of a four member panel.
Mandated Pension Forfeiture for Corruption bill which she is sponsoring (S2947).
Consolidation and Shared Services (S1 – Beck).
The Minimum Wage.
Veteran Deduction - $3000. Deduction on gross income.
Retirement Income Exclusion.
Estate Tax Repeal.
Naval Weapons Station Earle. Renting housing to general public.
Transportation Projects – Route 35 resurfacing and Route 527/Route 34 Intersection.
School Funding. Red Bank Public Schools – an exceptional school system gained 215 students 2011 -2016, Local Fair Share is $2,669,752 under what State suggests. State underfunds by $6,452,606.
Affordable Housing Obligation: Red Bank – Three proposed sets of numbers – Generally 1 affordable unit is constructed for every 5 market rate units. Fair Share Housing Center – 630 affordable units Council of Affordable Housing 3rd Round – 1054 affordable units
Econsult – 140 affordable units
Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Housing – Prior round 1987 to 1999 – An Additional 436 affordable units.
Important Reminders:
Senior Freeze Act – Application deadline is extended to October 18m 2017
2015 Homestead Rebate – Anticipated release date – Summer 2017
JUNE 24TH DISTRICT 7500 CHANGING OF THE GUARD DINNER
JUNE 29TH RED BANK INSTALLATION LUNCHEON