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Brigantine Links Golf Course in Hole $300,000 for 2015
The city-owned golf course, The Links at Brigantine, will end 2015 with at least $300,000 worth of debt. Local taxpayers will handle the shortfall. Watch video from July 2009. Council is made aware that taxpayers will ultimately start covering mounting losses. Mayor Guenther references the infamous Meadowbrook Golf. WATCH VIDEO.
Brigantine School Superintendent Opposes Consolidation
Will Brigantine taxpayers see much needed relief anytime soon? ‘Not likely’, says a growing number of concerned citizens. Explosive school district costs will tax relief a non-starter. Twelve new hires have recently been added to the Brigantine City Hall staff. Over 30 employees make over $100K (not counting OT, Health
Time to Consolidate Brigantine Schools & Lower Taxes.
Brigantine school district employees want more money, even though student enrollment and test scores continue to decline. As of Sept. 2015, enrollment numbers provided by Superintendent Pruitt look bleak. They slide downward every single year. Elementary school – 378 Middle school – 285 Total – 663 In 2012, the Brigantine Taxpayers
Brigantine Public Union Stalls & Financial Fumbles Continue
Letter To The Editor: This statement was made by the Brigantine Taxpayers Association during the public comment portion of the last City council meeting on August 5, 2015. We urge you to settle the issue of the expired public union contracts, by arbitration if necessary. The fact that these employees continue
Will Mayor Guenther Step Down Over ‘Disgraceful’ Brigantine Financial Audit? Will NJ Investigate?
Brigantine bank accounts not reconciled, purchase orders in duplicate, asset ledger not maintained in 2014, and checks for 6 grand sent monthly to a Florida LLC that used to manage golf courses. Just another day inside Mayor Guenther’s City Hall. Make sure you thank Mike Feely; reporter for the Brigantine
Brigantine City Council Notes & Video. July 18, 2015
An open container/ trash hauling contract was voted on. Delucry was not happy with how it was awarded. Lot’s of pricing & estimate confusion. DeLucry questioned City Manager Stinson’s rationale for awarded bid for trash removal. Stinson: “it went past John & I’ (Doring & Stinson) What was expectation for
While Brigantine Real Estate Declined, Other NJ Shore Towns Bounced Back
A Brigantine shore house priced at $309,975 in 2013 was only worth $282,475 in 2014. That’s a nasty drop of 9% according to a recent report in Philly Magazine. Put that same house in Ventnor, Sea Isle City or Cape May, and the sales price would be up by at
Brigantine ‘Glitch Gate’ Explained. Waterfront Project of Councilman Under Scrutiny
According to a recent Brigantine Beachcomber Advertisement paid for by ‘Taxpayers First’, a series of glitches kept occurring at City Hall in regard to Councilman Andy Simpson and his 3 Sunset Court construction project. City Manager/Public Safety Director; Jim Barber, referred to these errors as ‘glitches’ at a City Council meeting.
Brigantine Police Chief, Mayor & City Council Say NO to Beach Festival.
A promising, new beach festival designed to grow the local economy was cancelled recently due to delays from the Brigantine Police Chief and City Council. That’s according to festival organizer Michael Feely. The Brigantine Blues Foundation was planning a spectacular ‘Brigantine Blues, Brews & BBQ’ festival for Saturday, Sept. 19 on
Brigantine Links Golf Course. What Does Meadowbrook do? Who is Ron Jackson? VIDEO.
One of Brigantine’s most valuable assets was virtually given away on Wednesday night, May 6 inside Council Chambers. Mayor Guenther, Council members Simpson, McClay, and even Brigantine’s Attorney gave the green light to hand over the Brigantine Links Golf Course Food & Beverage concession (and liquor license) to Mike ‘Mad
Brigantine Links Golf Course Deal Shrouded in Secrecy
To the editor from Anne H. Phillips of the Brigantine Taxpayers Association: “Transparency in government is not just a fine-sounding ideal but something voters expect those they elect to practice. It’s missing in the golf course deal involving its food and beverage, including alcohol, operation.” These comments were made at the April 15
NJ Says Mad Dog Has Not Filed for Liquor Sales at Brigantine Links Golf. License at Risk?
BREAKING NEWS in PRESS OF AC > Our summary of the Press report: Morgan’s Pub and Grill operating at Brigantine Links golf course for nearly three weeks with no contract….and no liquor OK from NJ state? READ FULL STORY in Press of AC > At the recent council meeting, Rick
Brigantine Taxpayers Association Questions Public Safety Contracts and Sports League Financials.
The Brigantine Taxpayers Association had their comments posted in the local papers this week. Here’s a summary of comments to City Council at the Feb 04, 2015 meeting. Anne H. Phillips of the BTA: Several meetings ago, a representative of the True Spirit Coalition spoke to Council about the increasing need
Council Majority Too Little & Too Late with Brigantine Golf Course
Outgoing Brigantine Councilman; Tony Pullella recently issued a statement about a potential deal between Ron Jaworski and the Brigantine Links Golf Course. This comes days after Councilman Frank Kern finally put forward a motion asking our City Solicitor to start negotiations with the Ron Jaworski Golf Group. Too little, too
Links Gold Course > Brigantine City Council 12.17.2014
Oops. Another glitch. City Manager Blumenthal forgot to put the Golf Course deal on the City Council agenda this past Wednesday night. Mayor tried to blame Dems for that one, but no luck. Councilman Pullella respectfully reminds Mayor that Blumenthal was notified no less than 3 times about this simple
Par For The Course. Why is Mayor Against Jaworski Golf Deal?
As the demand increases for an agreement to be reached with Ron Jaworski Golf to take over operations of the Brigantine Golf Links, residents have been asking Mayor Phil Guenther one question: What’s the hold-up? The mayor has shown himself to be adamantly opposed to the deal, which would greatly
Brigantine City Council Meeting Summary: Dec. 3, 2014
Dune Discount. Strike two for the Pratt property at 406 23rd Street South. Mayor Guenther has tried to get a property tax reduction for Gail Pratt, the Brigantine beachfront homeowner who was reported to have received a development waiver that allowed Pratt to construct a patio that crosses well over
Brigantine Schools Consider Shared Services with AC & Ventnor
Brigantine school district superintendent Brian Pruitt, and other executive leadership from the Brigantine school district will meet with representatives from the Ventnor and Atlantic City schools to discuss ways to save taxpayers money. According to the Downbeach Current, Ventnor school board President James E. Pacanowski said a meeting date has
Brigantine City Engineer, Matt Doran, Invoices City for Percentage of Estimates
Did former engineer, Matt Doran & the City of Brigantine follow proper procedure and adhere to state statutes? Matt Doran submitted invoices, and was paid for……estimates. Mr. Doran was paid a percentage of the estimates. This is in direct conflict with State of NJ statutes. Doran Invoices