Candidates' Debate (October 21, 2009)
October 21st, 2009 by RP Citizens

The debate was held at Borough Hall and hosted by the League of Women Voters (LWV). The candidates were Joe Accardi & Michael Peterson from the 2nd Ward and David Jacobs & Michael Yakubov from the 5th Ward. The format of the debate allotted each candidate three (3) minutes each for their opening and three (3) minutes each for their closing statements. Each question had a one (1) minute response with an allowance of 30 seconds for additional comments. In total there were 13 questions.

OPENING STATEMENTS

Michael Peterson

 

Joe Accardi

 

Michael Yakubov

 

David Jacobs

 

QUESTION #1: Specifically, how would you reduce taxes?

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov

 

David Jacobs

 

Joe Accardi

 

QUESTION #2: Do you have any specific suggestions for bringing businesses to Westfield Avenue? If so, what are they and have you brought these before the mayor & council in the past?

Joe Accardi

 

David Jacobs

 

Michael Yakubov

 

Michael Peterson

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #3: How do you plan to address the speeding issues in town if you’re elected?

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov

 

Joe Accardi

 

David Jacobs

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #4: Mr. Jacobs, you have stated that you would support a state initiative that would require Roselle Park to add additional low and moderate income housing after the state mandates have been met. How would this benefit Roselle Park?

David Jacobs

 

QUESTION #4A:  Do you support additional Affordable Housing in Roselle Park?

David Jacobs

 

QUESTION #4B: Can you comment about the status of affordable housing?

Joe Accardi

 

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

 

David Jacobs (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #5: Mr. Jacobs, you have implied that Roselle Park should sue the Raritan Valley Sewage Authority (RVSA). What would the basis of that suit be and how would Roselle Park benefit from that?

David Jacobs

 

Michael Yakubov

 

Michael Peterson

 

Joe Accardi

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #6: What is your vision or view for the development and redevelopment of Roselle Park?

Joe Accardi

 

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov

 

David Jacobs

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #7: This past Monday, the Mayor & Council, Planning Board, and DOT spoke on the Westfield Avenue corridor. Are you for or against $1.6 million to dress up the roadway as expressed at that meeting?

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov

 

David Jacobs

 

Joe Accardi

 

QUESTION #8: Will our children ever get an opportunity to play ball on our Little League fields?

Michael Yakubov

 

David Jacobs

 

Joe Accardi

 

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

 

David Jacobs (Additional Comments)

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #9: Mr. Peterson, Roselle residents did not want the shared services agreement to continue. Did you? Would you support turning our financial department over to the borough of Roselle for management?

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov

 

David Jacobs

 

Joe Accardi

 

QUESTION #10: Is there anything you can do as an elected local official to ease Roselle Park’s burden of state mandated costs?

Joe Accardi

 

David Jacobs

 

MIchael Yakubov

 

Michael Peterson

 

Michael Yakubov (Additional Comments)

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #11: Do you oppose or favor term limits?

Michael Yakubov

 

David Jacobs

 

Joe Accardi

 

Michael Peterson

 

QUESTION #12: Can you explain “control” of council and what it means to you and the residents of Roselle Park?

Michael Yakubov

 

Michael Peterson

 

Joe Accardi

 

David Jacobs

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

QUESTION #13: What are three (3) issues you plan on resolving should you win the election?

Michael Peterson

 

Joe Accardi

 

David Jacobs

 

Michael Yakubov

 

Michael Peterson (Additional Comments)

 

Joe Accardi (Additional Comments)

 

CLOSING STATEMENTS

David Jacobs

 

Michael Yakubov

 

Joe Accardi

 

Michael Peterson

 

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BOE Meeting (October 20, 2009)
October 20th, 2009 by RP Citizens

Board members were in attendance with the exception of Nancy Kinloch, Barney Leinberger, and Jeff Parrell. The BOE was in closed session to discuss agenda item #1. The Board entered into open session.

Public Portion

Jake Magiera

  • Mr. Magiera commented on the helmets program and wanted to thank parents who have their children wear helmets.
 

With no one else from the public coming forward, the first public portion was closed.

Superintendent’s Report

The superintendent turned things over to the Business Administrator to discuss the success of the RPHS Girl’s Tennis Team.

 

Agenda Items

District Policy

  • Agenda item #1 was moved, seconded, voted on, and adopted on second reading.
 

Personnel

  • Agenda items 2 through 9 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried.
 

Education

  • Agenda item 10 was moved, seconded, voted on, and carried.
 

Business

  • Agenda items 11 through 17 were moved, seconded, voted on, and carried with the superintendent explaining item #17.
 

Committee / Liaison Reports

  • Mr. Balaban reported on his attendance of the Union County Educational Services Commission (UCESC) meeting.
 

Continuing Business

  • None

New Business

  • None

Public Portion

Jacob Magiera

  • Mr. Magiera asked questions regarding the number of children enrolled in the school system, the status of the school’s investigator checking on students illegally enrolled, H1N1 prevention, and the BOE taxes for the 2009-2010 school year.
 

With no one else from the public coming forward, the second public portion was closed.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.

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Planning Board & M&C Meeting (October 19, 2009)
October 19th, 2009 by RP Citizens

Planning Board members were present with the exception of Mr. Costello, Mr. Velucci, and Mr. Barbieri.

The regular agenda of the Roselle Park Planning Board was not followed for the evening. A special agenda was followed for the meeting regarding the Westfield Avenue corridor. A presentation was provided for the meeting.

 

The mayor asked about the benefits of including the elements of the proposal in the Borough’s Master Plan.

 

The mayor put on the record that there was a quorum from council. Questions were opened up to the presenters from the Planning Board and council.

Joel Reed

  • Chairman Reed asked regarding the next steps in the process.
 

The mayor asked what would be needed as well in order to move the progress along.

 

The mayor spoke on what would have to happen in the next 30 days.

 

Joel Reed

 

Carl Plucchino

 

Larry Dinardo

 

The meeting was opened to the public for questions and input

Jacob Magiera

 

Andrew Casais

 

Milt Woodruff

 

Loren Harms

 

Milt Woodruff

 

John Stevens

 

With no further comments from the public, Planning Board, and Council, the meeting was adjourned.

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