The neighboring town of Brooklawn is considering the need to refurbish their water supply tower, also.

A representative from the Utility Service Company delivered a presentation during the February Borough Council meeting on the necessities of having the water tower reconditioned and painted.

Marty Mazella, from the company, explained that water tanks are a high-risk asset.

\”They are dangerous to climb in order to inspect and repair. It is a financial burden on the municipality to maintain the proper upkeep on the water tank,\” he said.

His surveillance shows that there is corrosion on the steel on the tower roof.

\”This can cause the loss of steel thereby endangering the water supply,\” he said, adding that if the company is awarded the job, scheduled tasks would be performed after completion of the painting, with follow-up yearly inspections.

\”Every two years the tank would be drained and cleaned, and structure repairs and touch up coatings would be also be maintained,\” Mazzela said.

He said cost of blasting the tower and painting would be approximately $550,000.

\”Upfront fees can be spread out for six months and the maintenance fees would cost approximately $31,000 per year. We provide the municipality with expert profession management of the water tank with a warranty that will continue to provide good water quality,\” Mazella said.

Mayor Russell Welsh and Council members will further discuss the project along with Donna Domico, Public Works Manager, and other department heads. The tower was first erected in 1954.

Council discussed the Web Inquiry & Payment Portal (WIPP) internet program.

Borough Administrator William Bittner explained that for a slight charge by the user, on-line payments with credit cards may be used to pay resident tax bills.

Currently, there is not a system in place for property owners wanting to pay the tax bills on-line.

\”It may cost about $2,100 for the software and maintenance fees,\” Bittner said.

Councilman George Baker has been pushing the idea for the service for a while.

\”I feel that the program would provide advantages for a lot of people,\” Baker said.

Bittner said he will provide further information to the governing body for their decision.

Mayor Welsh presented the oath of office during the meeting to Steven G. Flannery, who is now a Special Law Enforcement Officer II.

Kipper\’s tail is always wagging and he loves people! He needs a job to do; put away his toys, bring his family a toy or bone, do some tricks. He is constantly on the move and even loves to go for car rides.

This little guy does best in a home with no other dogs or a big dog. He has a high prey drive and will chase cats and small animals if given the chance. He responds well to positive training methods.

Kipper has had some training at Brother of the Wolf; any person adopting him would be welcome to enroll in a training class at Brother of the Wolf at no cost. He is worth saving and would make the right family a wonderful best friend!

Kipper weighs under 20 pounds but he is all muscle; he excels in agility and would love to show you how high he can jump! He is up to date on shots and is heartworm negative. He would do best with a family that is experienced with high-energy dogs.

 If you think you can give Kipper a Forever Home please contact either Kathy Hall, NJ/NY regional coordinator of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi National Rescue Trust or Dawn Watson, owner and lead trainer of Brother of the Wolf, located in Gloucester City.