Matawan to Begin Interviewing Candidates for Borough Administrator Position Next Week
The position has been vacant since July 1.
The Matawan Borough Council will begin interviewing candidates for borough administrator next week, according to Councilwoman Donna Gould.
The previous borough administrator, Barbara Bascom, left her part-time position on July 1, according to Mayor Paul Buccellato. Her contract would have expired at the end of 2012.
In the absence of the borough administrator, the mayor fills the role until a new person is hired.
Matawan Local PBA#179 President Andrew Marsala spoke at the council meeting Tuesday night, encouraging the council to move forward with hiring someone to run the borough.
"We as a PBA urge you to hire a qualified full-time borough administrator as soon as possible. We applaud you, Mr. Mayor, for your dedication in serving as both mayor and borough administrator. However, the vacancy is now going into its sixth month and causes delays when dealing with day to day operations of the borough," Marsala said.
"All the department heads need a full time point of contact that can deal with and resolve matters pertaining to purchasing, personnel, discipline, and finance," he continued.
According to Gould, twenty-seven people submitted applications for the borough administrator position. Of that amount, fourteen candidates will be interviewed between Nov. 28 and Nov. 30.
"Superstorm Sandy delayed the process quite a bit," she said.
Gould explained that the borough is looking for somebody who can work with all departments and employees, understands the grant application process and knows what to do in the case of a natural disaster like Sandy.
"I think [we're looking for] a candidate that knows how to grow a borough, and instead of problems he finds solutions," she said.
The council will decide at a later date whether or not the position is full-time or part-time, Buccellato explained.
"That will be a financial decision we'll have to make. I think what the governmening body would like to do is employ someone on a full-time basis," he said.
Gould was confidant that the council would find a good fit for the borough.
"There are very good applicants out there and they are very enthused," she said. "We're looking forward to meeting with them."
Lou
9:18 pm on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Why are the cops concerned with an administrator? There has to be more to this story. Was there more discussed at this meeting that was not included in the article?
linda a chartier
3:33 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
What is there to do here? Look at our town! I see zero. Art , creativity. Displayed nothing changes but, Date! WE NEED NO EMPTY STORES. .. A dull town main street needs some Pop up art opportunity so as I can as well as any artist in our town can show work. Better a pretty view of hope...... Even if temporary, a pop up art space could. Spark INTERREST... , all art.... Even MY ART, Contemporary Art. Could liven up the TOWN OF MATAWAN, FOR THE HOLIDAYS...LIKE AT THAT EMPTY CTOWN.....OWNER!! Of that building.... Ask the mayor to get you good credits...and. Business. , BBB OF MATAWAN..... HELP ALLOW SOME HOME STYLE ENTHUSIAM FOR A ARTIST ON POET DRIVE ,AS MANY I AM SURE. HAVE ART TO HANG. TO SHOW. ....TO SELL... I'LL GALLERY SIT AND PAINT. , NO PROBLEM.... WELL GET INSURANCE RIDER. ATTRACT. IDEAS TO FILL THAT SPACE WHILST HELPING YOUR COMMUNITY OF ARTIST. GIVE A LITTLE SPACE YOU HAVE NO ONETO FILL...... UNTILL YOU WILL FILL IT, OTHER STORES TOO,WHAT DO WE HAVETO SEE HERE? Of course Burroes Mansion... I wish I had a small store front, gallery/ Studio.... My home location is residential.... Come on someone with a empty space......say.....hey Linda, You have a great idea...I need you to get insurance and. Utility in your name...... As soon as you have a buyer, and or. We have a time lie.... Shebang. It is a done deal, art leaves space.... Come one. PLEASE. LINDa Ann Chartier