Public service · Lake Como, New Jersey
I served on the Lake Como Borough Council in 2007. During that time, I worked on public information, schools, recycling, roads, water systems, and local finances. Here are some of the responsibilities I held and the decisions I helped make.
MY COUNCIL RECORD
I worked on improvements to the Borough website, including public alerts, calendars, and access to local information. I also introduced Ordinance 2007-799, which set rules for advertising on the tourism website and allowed free directory listings for licensed local businesses. The Council adopted it unanimously in August 2007.
I served as Borough Recycling Coordinator. I reported recycling figures to the Council, including a 2007 tonnage filing covering 1,740.18 tons. Mayor Ryan thanked me for this work. The records do not establish a specific state payment or savings amount.
I was appointed Council liaison to the Lake Como Board of Education in January 2007. I reported school-related updates during Council meetings.
I brought forward Resolution 2007-84, which authorized engineering services for proposed work on 20th Avenue, New Bedford Road, and 17th Avenue. I also voted for separate legislation funding road and drainage improvements.
I supported Ordinance 2007-795, which authorized $35,000 for fire hydrants and water-main repairs. Basil Wolfe introduced the measure. I seconded its introduction and later seconded the motion for final adoption.
I offered Resolution 2007-72 concerning the preliminary municipal tax levy and presented a budget status report. I also took part in votes on budget transfers and other municipal financial matters.
I participated in final-adoption proceedings for Ordinance 2007-794, which set local fees and procedures for marriage and civil union ceremonies performed by the mayor. New Jersey had already established civil unions under state law; this ordinance did not create that right.
I took part in Council decisions involving alcoholic beverage licenses, beer-keg registration, and outside dining fees. These were local licensing and regulatory matters, not all ordinances I introduced.
I helped publicize a community blood drive through the Borough website. I also seconded a resolution concerning Lake Como’s sister-city relationship with Como, Italy and a motion on a local nonprofit raffle license. These were shared Council decisions, not programs I organized alone.
2007 · TIMELINE
Selected appointments, actions, and Council decisions from my time in office.
I was appointed Recycling Coordinator and Board of Education liaison. I presented improvements to the Borough website, including alerts and community resources.
I reported to Council on the Borough's filed recycling report. The mayor acknowledged my work.
I brought forward Resolution 2007-84, authorizing engineering services for proposed improvements to several roads.
I took part in proceedings involving marriage and civil union ceremonies, stormwater rules, water infrastructure, and business regulation.
I introduced Ordinance 2007-799, setting rules for online advertising and free listings for licensed Borough businesses.
I offered Ordinance 2007-799 for final adoption. The Council approved it unanimously.
BOROUGH DOCUMENTS
Read selected pages from the Borough’s 2007 resolutions, ordinances, and Council minutes. Excerpts are labeled where a document is not complete.