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Resolution #2014-0133
Accepting a Certified List from Bernards Township
Participating Volunteer Fire Companies and First Aid Squad
For Eligibility in Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) for the Year 2013
WHEREAS, the creation of a Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) for the volunteer fire and first aid squad members was approved by the voters of Bernards Township on November 5, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards approved the adoption of the Plan Document designating AIG VALIC as the service provider in Resolution #030353 on November 11, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey, Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services has reviewed the Plan Document and supporting documentation and found the plan to be in compliance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.25(b) on January 30, 2004; and
WHEREAS, each participating volunteer fire company and first aid squad has submitted a certified list to the Local Plan Administrator of those emergency service workers who have met the requirements of the plan as outlined in Ordinance #1576 (for BRFC/FA, and LCFC), and Ordinance # 2028 (for LCFAS).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Bernards that the following certified lists from each participating volunteer fire company and first aid squad be accepted and approved;
Basking Ridge Fire Company No. 1 and First Aid Squad
Jon Bently / Brian Grace / Daniel McEnernrySarah Bonnefoi / Richard Hall / Jack McGrath
Doug Carroll / Stephen B. Hayworth / Richard Moschello
Michelle D’Autorio / Greg Heiner / Theodore Renz
Michael Delgado / Nicholas Ierubino / Peter von der Linde
Patrick DiLorenzo / Jody Jacobus / Brendan Watt
Louise Fordham-Hale / Ed Lefean / Duncan Watt
Robert Fullagar II / Art Marky
Robert Fullagar III / Jane McArthur
Liberty Corner Fire Company
Peter Aprahamian / Joe Friedman / Bill Ludlow IIMichael Barth / Marc Friedman / Gerald Modugno
John Borchert / Don Gazzale / Charles Pisano, Jr.
Lou Carlucci / Laurie Gazzale / Robert Scanniello
Dave Carroll / Caleb Hough / Kenneth White
Troy DeLorenzo / Christopher Hurst
Ron DePasquale / Scott Kessel
Liberty Corner First Aid Squad
Charlotte Meiner-Flohl / Don Hart / Leslie LudlowElaine French / LouAnn Jones / Fred Miller
Erica Grenci / David Lai-Len / Greg Taylor
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution shall be posted for a period of 30 days in the office of the Township Clerk, the Basking Ridge Fire Company, the Liberty Corner Fire Company and the Liberty Corner First Aid Squad.
Agenda and Date Voted: 2/25/14
Explanatory Statement:
This resolution meets the requirements set forth in N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.10 (b), which requires Township Committee acceptance and approval of the certified lists and posting of the lists for public inspection for a period of 30 days to allow a sufficient time for membership review. Note: if a volunteer meets the qualifications of both organizations, he/she is entitled to collect the annual award only once as per Ordinance #1576. The award amount for 2013 year is $1,459.82 per qualified volunteer (as per LOSAP regulations and direction from the Division of Local Government Services, a .25% CPI increase over 2012). The LOSAP payment for 2013 will total $77,370.46 (53 x $1,459.82).
Bruce McArthur, Township Administrator
February 20, 2014
CERTIFICATIONI hereby certify this is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted by the Bernards Township Committee on 02/25/14.
Denise Szabo, Municipal Clerk