WOODBINE – Borough Council met Nov. 3 preceded by its workshop to discuss pending items of business.
One major project that has occupied the municipality’s administration is moving forward – a sewer system that would transition what is offered the community from its current septic tank and cesspool arrangements.
The borough is working closely with the state Department of Human Services which has spent about nine months reviewing Woodbine’s proposal since it was submitted in February.
“The mayor (William Pikolycky) has convinced them of working with us which is great so now we are in the process of ironing out subtle differences so that we can move ahead.
“We’re on the right track, and we are looking closely with the state at revenue streams for example and the initial costs of these improvements,” explained grant consultant Michael Zumpino.
“We are considering a pumping station and a sewer line to county facilities, and so we still need a formal agreement with the county and also the MUA (Municipal Utilities Authority). There are lots coming together for our target date of 2018 to improve Woodbine’s sewer system,” Zumpino continued.
Pikolycky announced that Med-Trans, which does business as MidAtlantic Medevac, held the grand opening of its Woodbine base of operations at the Municipal Airport Oct. 25.
“This outfit has been operating at our airport for about five years, and they work very hard to provide rapid medical response and transport by air. We’re really pleased that MedEvac has been able to expand its operations in Woodbine especially since they provide such important life-saving expertise,” he continued.
Borough Clerk Lisa Jackson announced that the JIF (Joint Insurance Fund) had kept Woodbine’s insurance deductible at the same $20,000 level with the same coinsurance.
“They’ve also included a cyber premium because all the JIFs throughout the state are getting very proactive about cyber security. They did an audit of us just as they are doing through New Jersey and we’ll get the results shortly and then be able to see where we can tighten up,” explained Jackson.
Council passed a resolution which implements “a fair and open process for the selection of borough engineer, solicitor, auditor and grant application and management consultant services.” Details on this process and these positions can be found at the Woodbine Administrative Office.
Woodbine’s Christmas parade will be held Dec. 10.
To contact Camille Sailer, email csailer@cmcherald.com.
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