Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Edgewater Park, Did You Get Your New Sewer Bill?

The new Edgewater Park Sewer Tax just jumped from $60 dollars at quarter to $81.25 a quarter. That's a whopping 35.4% increase.

Just one year ago the sewer tax was $50 dollars a quarter so the Edgewater Park Sewerage Authority has raised your sewer tax by 62.5%.


Wow, what a great job you have done running the Edgewater Park Sewerage Authority, Chairman Dave Levay, Co-Chairman James Hall, James Daly, Lester Holley and Geraldine Wing. You have done such a fantastic job increasing our sewer tax by 62.5% in the short time you have been in control of the EPSA.

I guess you lied Chairman Levay! The following is what was reported last year in this blog on Monday, July 14, 2008 (link to story).

Chairman Dave goes to great lengths to explain how all of the additional expenses for moving, new employees, additional hours for payroll, additional cost for the employee benefits, additional utility cost, additional rent, additional legal cost and potential new equipment, are not going to affect the current sewerage rates.

Chairman Dave is right on this point, because what he didn't tell you is that the rates have been set for this year (2008), and it is next year that the rates will see the affects of all this new spending.

Chairman Dave also explains that the move was
provided for by surplus funds in the budget. What Chairman Dave didn't tell you was that the Auditor stated in his verbal comments, made while presenting his 2007 audit report to the Authority Members at the Authorities 2008 budget meeting, that the Authority lost money during the 2007 operating year, and based on the expected increases in operating expenses for 2008, the Authority should consider increasing the sewer tax to offset those increased cost. The Auditor's comments were made prior to the unplanned additional cost associated with the move, additional employees and legal cost Chairman Dave spoke about in his article.

Chairman Dave and the Authority are about to do to the Edgewater Park sewer tax payers, what the Township Committee did to the Edgewater Park taxpayers over the past 4 years. Chairman Dave and the Authority, will deplete the surplus for day to day expenses and then increase the sewer taxes next year to cover the additional operating expenses for this year.

Did you also see were Chairman Dave and the Authority also want the Sewer Authority Rate Payers to also pay to expand sewers to areas of Edgewater Park that do not have sewer now? This is a great deal for Developers, so now they can build residential high density housing on land that was supposed to be preserved for farmland or open space, and who now will not need to pay for that expenses, and we the Sewer Tax Payers get to pick up the tab.

See what happens when you keep electing and re-electing politicians who raised your local municipal property taxes 87.5% during the 10 years they have controlled our township committee and who appointed the current Edgewater Sewerage Authority Members who raised our sewer tax 62.5% in 1 year!

Keep it up Edgewater Park, keep rewarding financial and managerial incompetence and see how long you can afford to live here and pay your taxes!

To JB and other anonymous critics, give the readers a good reason why the facts presented, are not factual or why these tax increases are an example of good governance.

I can't wait for your response and yes you are right, this is about sour grapes. Sour grapes about how our town being mismanaged!

The Edgewater Park Reporter



63 comments:

Anonymous said...

EP just as bad as Beverly,,,cant believe what those people are doing to us taxpayers of EP...time for me to sell ,take a loss, and get out..ive had it, its only going to get worse

Anonymous said...

My God, what about all the people in Edgewater Park Who depend on "Colon Cleanse" they will fill up with toxins because they will be afraid to flush their toilets...dont despair,my advice, GOTTA HAVE A WAWA..you dont have to use your water, you can keep your colon clean and they have good toilet paper...just dont play footsies with the person in the next stall...maybe we can convince Burlink to make regular stops to promote regularity of colon elimination at WAWA and Service stations...Its a sad day when you look into your toilet bowl and say should I or Shouldnt I , Never wash your hands just wipe them on your clothes...or wipe them in the grass..In Sweden they use waterless toilets...The EPA is pushing for low flo toilets, and im not sure if there are any ordinances against out houses....I think we should make the members of the sewer board go in port-o-potties in their yards..Daly would have to call 911 to remove his frozen private parts from the plastic seat

Anonymous said...

Gee reporter what is there to say? You pointed out for us the increase and that you think Dave is doing a bad job. Besides that all I hear is crying. Not really doing anything about it but bitching. Of coarse that is your ususal way. Anyhow thanks for telling us about something we already knew about and doing the math for us. You are so community minded! What an asset you are. Oh wait lets just change that to ass.

Empty Pockets said...

I received my sewer bill and can't believe the increase. By the way we pay a set fee, our bill is not based on water usage. If that starts just think how much your bill will increase in the summer when you water your lawn and garden. Just keep on putting your hands in my pockets EPSA and Township Committee and you soon find them empty!

Anonymous said...

Do those who are on the Sewer Authority get paid, if so why.

Anonymous said...

I think you just like to cry. Another subject that you can't do anything about. Of coarse maybe you should try more than just complaining?

Anonymous said...

i know this does not have anything to do wsith the sewer bill, but di anyone else notice all the trees being planted along north garden blvd? who is paying for this and who will have to take care of these trees??? didn't the township and the sewer authority back in 2001 pay millions to have that street redone as far as sewer lines??? what happens in 10 years from now when the trees are lifting the sidewalks and cracking the street? who will have to pay for that???? also who is going to maytain the trees, is it the residents. i feel sorry for them and i hope they do not do this on my street..........

Anonymous said...

They get paid, not sure how much

LH said...

Yo EP Reporter, did you know that the sewer office people didn't have surety bonding last year and probably not this year also. Gee did the auditors overlook this? I thought it was required by the state, that anyone handling public money must have surety bonding to protect the public from employee theft. If that is true, why didn't the Sewer Authority Board see that this was done? What protection do is there? Everyone who I know that works for government and handles money tells me they are required to be bonded and can't believe the Sewer Authority is not requiring this. Bad bad bad and some of these same people are running our EMS Squad and Schools? Yeah I see now why we just got hit with the second big sewer tax increase in a year.

Anonymous said...

Brought the matter up with one of the board members, he doesn't understand why everyone is upset.

Anonymous said...

I'll bring you a box of tissues

Anonymous said...

Hope to see all of you at the next Township meeting.

Joe Public said...

Hey anonymous EPSA board member, why don't you learn how to use the right "course" in your comments?

Was there a public hearing on the increase of sewer taxes?

Anonymous said...

They are insured and bonded. I checked it out.

Anonymous said...

you bring it up with a board member who is being paid. But our Township Fathers and Mother's want the rest of us to volunteer our time. Check the names on the Township web site.

Anonymous said...

Appointment to the sewer authority has always been a political payback to special people from both parties.
The difference with the present board is that the appointees either don't know what they're doing or there is something in it for them.

Anonymous said...

You are right on both counts, they do not know what their doing, and they are getting paid to do it.

Joe Public said...

Anonymous 12/03/09 @11:44am...you actually saw the papers stating both are bonded?

Anonymous said...

This isn't picking on LC. What's the matter realize that just like the election no one listens to you?

Anonymous said...

Maybe we found someone that is full of more s$#t that you reporter. Never thought that would happen.

Anonymous said...

lc is going down, to be sure, the state is on his trail , beverly city will be investigated...look athe newspapers on SCI activity, an yesterday on nj talk talk radioSCI was mentioned and tehir recent investiagtion victories

Anonymous said...

I am sure LC has lots to fear with your simple threats! Evereyone should do something about him besides you. News for you people, crying on this site doesn't do ANYTHING! But I guess it makes you feel good thinking it does.

Anonymous said...

Why we talking about LC, this is about our sewer bill in EP. Go to the Government, and get rid of the guy is he is soooooo wrong.

Anonymous said...

There was probably some close relation between sewage and LC and his name just flushed onto the site . thats how he got in there...best to keep him in beverly forums you ep people have enough problemms

Anonymous said...

The DEM COMMITTEE'S plan to take over the sewer authority.
1.APPOINT people who will work with them in the CONSPIRACY.
2.The APPOINTEES mismanage, overspend, and raise the rates.
3.This results in the RESIDENTS demanding action by the committee.
4.The COMMITTEE has no choice but to take steps to ABOLISH the auth. and take control.

Anonymous said...

Yeah give the Administrator even more control and let her ruin the finances of the sewerage office like she did for the Township. Think the rates are high now just wait for that!

Anonymous said...

Dream on anonymous. You would have to do more than cry on this blog. You would actually have to get off your ass and do something. I'm sure that's to much work for you reporters!

Told You So said...

I thought that last comment would shut you fools up and it did! You are all a bunch of do nothing cry babies!!!

Anonymous said...

Told you so--- You must be corrupt as the the reset of them in office. You must like what is happing to EP, are you in on the take, also???????

Anonymous said...

HEY REPORTER!!!!!!!
WHAT EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

Told You So said...

Yea hit the reset button on your brain. Maybe that will work.

HT said...

Hello, I just Googled and found your posts regarding the sewer rate increases. I was floored when I got my NEW bill last week. Not even a year ago we were raised from $40 to $60 and now to $81.25 a quarter. What the hell is going on? I called the new office last year and when the first increase came along and was told the rate increase was due to Willingboro charging higher fees. When I got this bill, I called again. I said why is my bill $81.25?, only to be told the same thing as last year.....Willingboro is the cause!!! I said I was not notified and she responded, "we are not obligated to notify the residents, only the local newspapers. I said well I don't get the paper cause I don't need to spend the money ever week for it. Her response was that is my choice. I told her this is a ridiculous increase and that residents pay has not increased to compensate for these types of increases. She said we didin't want to raise it but it was Willingboro. I told her I wanted to petition against the increase and wanted facts as to why it was a 35% increase only to be told that I should have come to the council neeting in November. I said I didn't know about it and she again said it was in the paper. She also said, I don't know what else to tell you unless you move out of the township. Nice, real nice!!! I am fuming and so are my neighbors. Is there some way to see what they claim is justification for this increase. The new building is such a waste. I go in to pay my bill and the place smells of cigarettes and there are usually 2 people in there just sitting down. I would like to get to the bottom of all this and find out the real reasons for such an increase. Did Willingboro residents get such a hike in their sewage costs????Someone has to be reponsible to prove these fees are correct. I am so tired of all the corruption. Do we have any recourse?? Thank you for your continuing posts.

Anonymous said...

Nice try to make yoiurself look usefull reporter. But we already know better. So here's the skinny. Get the BCT at least you'll know about things BEFORE they happen.

Anonymous said...

Smart A--s when was it in the BCT, I get it and did not see anything about the meeting. Maybe they should put it in the Berverly Bee, it is a far better paper.I am not the reporter, I am a tax payer in EP.

Anonymous said...

One of the reasons the rates are up is because we are paying willingboro a lot more money for maintenance than we paid the previous contractor.
EP reporter, maybe you should request the rates we are paying now as compared to previously.

Anonymous said...

Gee dumb A--s I thought you said you DIDN'T get the BCT. Guess you lie so much you just can't remember. Oh and you aren't the reporter because you say you aren't? Yea we can believe that I am sure!

Anonymous said...

You can beleive it, because I am not. Off to pay my tax now. Bye

Anonymous said...

Sure we can ;). Off to pay your tax I'm on my way too! Maybe we'll run into each other. SUUUURRRREEEEE we will. HAHAHAHAHAHAH

Anonymous said...

You must be one of the members of our town council. You just get yours stamped paid as the rest of you free loaders. One day our town will wise up and get a whole new council in and get this town back to being honest and trustworth. By the way I was the only one paying me sewer tax. Sorry we missed each other.

mrs. Margaret Brogan said...

Reporter I have something I'd like to say. I have been reading this blog for quite some time now and I just don't understand the tone of one of the anonymous signers. I detect a lot of hostility from this person. It's my opinion and mine only that this is a very immature person. Only immature people come back with answers like this anonymous person swearing. I really don't think that needs to be done on this blog. Voice your opinion but please leave out the swearing and the ridiculous seemingly stupid remarks. Thank you for your time. I will sign my name.

Anonymous said...

Mrs Brogan, You actually must not read this blog very often. One of the anoymous signers? I'm thiking you could add a hole lot more to that number. Gee I wonder if that's your real name?

Anonymous said...

Yea right anonymous sure you will. I bet it will all be because of your blog too. Sorry I missed you too. I went right after I commented. Guess you were scared to get there right away in case you run into someone that see's right through you.

Anonymous said...

I see 2 anonymous comments using the word ass. What are you talking about ms brogan? Maybe you see things that aren't posted? Gee how can you do that? Actually I can see who is the ass alright.

Anonymous said...

http://www.lawmemo.com/arb/arbitrator/brogan.margaret.htm

Gee you're to funny. I guess you're this Ms Brogan?

Anonymous said...

I swear this gets more funny by the all the time. Keep it comming reporters! You guys make my day! You and your made up people. We all know this whole thing might be 6 or 8 of you. To afraid to settle your differences any other way so you do it here. Thanks for being no good crybaby cowards! At least I have something I know will bring a smile to my face almost every time I log on. Thanks again!!

Anonymous said...

skipped a couple didn't ya sparky?

Anonymous said...

To anonymous 12/14 2:20 PM
I'm happy that you see humor in everything thats talked about on this blog.
I guess you must pee yourself laughing when you pay your sewer and property taxes.

Anonymous said...

Not at all anonymous Bozo no more than you do. But I do laugh at a bunch of fools thinking that their blog helps matters even a little bit. So there you have it. That's why it's funny. People making fools of themselves is ALWAYS funny!

Anonymous said...

Anonymous 2:25 PM. Pardon me if I correct your spelling. I do believe it's whole. Still you are correct. Many of us feel the owners of this blog aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer. I would say sharp as a bowling ball would be very accurate.

Anonymous said...

Like I said yesterday. This just keeps getting better! Simple minded fools HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Anonymous said...

YES WE DO!!! Nothing would do our towns better than the reporter going away!

Anonymous said...

Your blog is funny! People of lesser intelligence might think it's informative. But I just think it's funny.

Truth be told said...

I KNOW YOU SIT THERE THINKING "HOW CAN PEOPLE BE SO STUPID! WHY DON'T THEY THINK LIKE I DO? I KNOW WHAT'S RIGHT AND WHAT'S BEST FOR ALL. HOW CAN PEOPLE BE SO DAMN STUPID?"

PROBLEM IS THAT'S THE WAY ALL PARANOID BIGOTS THINK.

Anonymous said...

What's the matta you?

Observer said...

Question for you reporters. Why do more people think your trash is more funny than interesting? That's because you only cry but do nothing else.

Anonymous said...

If the reporter had half a brain he would be half way to being a whole person.

Anonymous said...

The Beverly Council, if they even had a brain, they would investigate what is going on. They can end this once and for all.

Anonymous said...

Hey reporter! Is the only channel you have Fox News?

Anonymous said...

At lease one can the the truth watching Fox. The Dems. have the rest in their back pocket

Edgewater Park Reporter said...

the the the the the those Dems. the the the

Anonymous said...

EP Reporter what is the word on layoffs in Edgewater Park. Can you check it out

Anonymous said...

1999 was your special year luis,you had a great time

Anonymous said...

Maybe Chairman Dave should spend less time on adultfriendfinder (dancysnj) having bisexual affairs and more time on the sewage budget... Hmmm!