The Brigantine City Council budget for 2016 is another whopper. Some surprising and record-breaking activity was revealed. The municipal fund balance ending Dec 31, 2015 (surplus) was $5,334,840. That’s the highest amount in Brigantine’s history. According to the Brigantine Taxpayers Association, such an outsize amount of money is bad financial […]
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Let’s keep Brigantine 2nd homeowners in the dark. It certainly seems that way. WATCH VIDEO. “You can DVR it”, says the snickering Simpson, obviously not caring that 75% of taxpayers don’t have access to the local signal. It’s well noted that U-stream used to record & archive every meeting. It worked
Brigantine Council Meeting Videos Deleted. Info Blackouts. Read More »
Most of Brigantine City Council had egg on their face once again. This time, it was with the non-compliant Mad Dog Morgan deal for food and beverage service at Brigantine Golf Links. As BrigantineNOW reported on Feb. 4, 2016, the city failed to properly advertise the RFP (request for proposal).
City Kills Mad Dog Morgan Golf Award. RFP Will Be Re-Posted. Read More »
On Wed. night Feb. 3, 2016, one of Brigantine’s most valuable assets was once again mis-handled and frittered away. The food & beverage contract with unknown and un-signed terms, for the Links at Brigantine Golf Course was awarded to Mike Morgan, owner of Mad Dog Morgan’s and a former public
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The City of Brigantine has yet to publicly release an approved, signed labor agreement with Brigantine Police officers that was voted on Sept. 2, 2015 by City Council. As of Jan 26, 2016, a signed Brig PD contract has not been shared by City Hall, even after OPRA requests were
New Brigantine Police Union Contract Not Signed. Details Unknown Read More »
Cha-ching. Another big Brigantine public employee payday on Fantasy Island. Former Brigantine Police Capt. Ray Cox will receive $325,000 in a settlement related to a lawsuit he filed against the city in 2013. This does not include costs associated with 2 years of litigation. This payout will be in addition to
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Brigantine residents, especially 2nd home-owners, might want to use OPRA to find out how their money is being spent. Not happy with virtually no representation from Brigantine City Council? Disappointed with limited questioning of Council majority’s blatant financial malfeasance? Voters hoped Brigantine Democrat leader; Lisa McClay would have shared details
How to Use OPRA Anonymously. Keeping Brigantine Council Honest. Read More »
Brigantine business boycotts, non-stop beef & beer fund-raisers and undocumented Snack Shack cash flow using city property. These are just a few of the items raising eyebrows from the Brigantine Taxpayers Association and other local citizens groups in Brigantine. Audits are being requested to understand how the Brigantine Hockey League
Brigantine Real Estate brokers, agents & builders know the truth. Brigantine’s most important economic driver is Real Estate. Home building, buying, selling, repair, home-lifting, bulkheads, kitchen & bath upgrades, landscaping, painting, insurance, etc. This is just a small sampling of what drives the economy on Brigantine Island. When that Real
Brigantine Real Estate Slump; Caused by City Hall Tax & Spend? Read More »
Brigantine school consolidation is not needed. That’s what Brigantine Mayor Phil Guenther and School Superintendent; Brian Pruitt reported last week via a highly questionable document called: Brigantine Public Schools Consolidation Study. (click to read) This so-called study was released to the general public, just minutes before it was voted upon and approved
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The Democratic municipal chairman for Brigantine; Jerry Szucs submitted 3rd ward nominations to the City Clerk; Lynn Sweeney on December 11. Szucs was delivering three names to fill the vacant seat of former Brigantine 3rd ward councilman Joe Picardi, who recently retired prior to the end of his term. The
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Brigantine City Council from DEC 2, 2015. Announcement made that Joe Piccardi (D) has resigned from council. A $4 million un-funded liability still exists for Brigantine taxpayers. Council may use ACIA; Atlantic County Improvement Authority, to manage golf course. Taxpayers may still liable for certain Brigantine golf course expenses, even if
VIDEO > The ACIA; Atlantic County Improvement Authority might enter into a shared services agreement with the City of Brigantine Beach. If terms are reached, the ACIA could manage and maintain The Links at Brigantine Golf Course. Brigantine City Manager Stinson has been given the OK by Brigantine Council to
Atlantic County Improvement Authority. Manage Brigantine Golf Course? Read More »
Could the Links at Brigantine Golf Course eventually be run by the ACIA; Atlantic County Improvement Authority? City Manager Stinson has been given the OK to start negotiations for potentially entering into a shared services agreement with the ACIA. The deal would cover management & maintenance….not food & beverage. An independent authority
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Brigantine 2015 Employee Salary Chart & Highlights. Enjoy. 170 employee positions in 2015. That’s 12 more employees than 2014 31 employees make over $100,000 in base salary $10.3 mil in total base salaries (inc. holiday, longevity, stipends, clothing, etc) $359,000 in total 2015 longevity pay (bonus for showing up) $2.3 million
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