LOGAN TWP. — At the Logan Township Council meeting held on Sept. 17, Superintendent Patricia Haney, Business Administrator Christian Albadine, and Chief Financial Officer Will Pine presented a proposal for revising the tax rate to the council on behalf of Logan Township Schools. School officials said this revision, which will fall above the usual 2 percent school tax levy, is crucial for supporting the district’s educational needs, and is aimed at addressing budget shortages.
The adjustment would result in a total collection of $788,000. This would translate to an additional .02719 per $100 of assessed value. For the average assessed home of $326,757 in Logan Township, it would mean an increase of $88.89. The increase would be spread across four quarters of the next tax bill.
Mayor Frank Minor inquired about what plans would be put in place to notify Logan Township residents of the one-time increase. Haney assured the council that a message would go out to the public giving an in-depth explanation for the increase and how it will benefit the schools and its student body.
During the public portion, Patricia Reed, a resident of Logan Township who resides on Paulsboro Road, voiced her concerns about speeding and illegal passing of school buses, particularly by commercial trucks, near her home. Reed highlighted incidents that have become more frequent since the start of the school year, posing risks to students.
She requested advice on how to address this issue effectively. The council and mayor advised Reed to provide detailed information to the Logan Township Police Department, who will then assess and address the problem.
The council also approved the purchase of new body cameras and in-car cameras for the police department. These devices are cycled out every two years to ensure that the department remains equipped with the latest technology for accurate documentation and public safety.
Additionally, the promotion of Eric Surrency to Patrol Officer 4th Class was approved and Joseph Simons was hired as a new crossing guard.
Arthur Stone’s letter of resignation from the Environmental Commission was accepted with regret. The council acknowledged his contributions to the commission and expressed appreciation for his service.
Updates were also provided on the status of the pickleball and basketball court. There will be a delay in their completion because the projects need more material for soil stabilization. Once the materials come in, it will take about a week or so to wrap up the project.
The Beautification Committee announced their upcoming movie night event will be held at the Logan Township Municipal Complex located at 125 Main St scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.
By Asiya Robinson
