We assume that due to issues \u2018beyond their control\u2019, Brigantine City Council & the city manager would not comment on why Brigantine residents were unable to watch the Channel 2 Council broadcast this past Wednesday night.<\/p>\n
This is why BrigantineNOW can\u2019t show video clips as we typically do. We reached out to key members of council & the city manager. As of 11am today, they decided not to provide a reason for the so-called glitch.\u00a0So, here\u2019s some of what you missed\u2026according to ace reporter; Mike Feeley of \u2018The Beachcomber News\u2019:<\/p>\n
Brigantine City Manager Blumenthal is still negotiating contracts with Police, Public Works & blue-collar unions. Fire Department negotiations start soon. As you may know, the large number of Brigantine city employees making over $100,000 a year does not sit well with local taxpayers.<\/p>\n
Brigantine could get hit with another tax hike due to increases in city employee health insurance ($375,000), pension costs ($193,000) and debt service payment increases ($386,000).\u00a0The gloomy forecast for the Brigantine Golf Course is a loss coming in at $547,000.<\/p>\n
Showing off what they\u2019re best at\u2026.Brigantine City Council spent more of your money on Wednesday night. The \u201cMagnificent 7\u201d approved a \u201cSpecial Emergency Appropriation for the Accrued Contractual Liability Payments\u201d in the amount of $588,385 to cover anticipated payments to a number of city employees who have indicated that they may retire this year.<\/p>\n
This Brigantine taxpayer expense will cover costs associated to unpaid sick time, vacations, etc. due at the time of retirement. ( sweet deal )
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