should be put out again. I still one minute. That clock is >> only come back here. >> I know. I wish
>> although it's fun up here too. >> Yeah. As soon as you sit down, I can ask everybody. >> Okay, good. >> Call this meeting in order. Please stand for the pledge of >> allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it
stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I wish to announce that a 48 hour notice is required under the open public meetings act was emailed to the Aspbury Park Press Coar and the new co-star on
December the 18th of 2025 that a copy has been placed on the bulletin board in the burough office and that a copy has been filed with the municipal clerk. Please be advised public attendance to meetings through Zoom is not mandatory and a purchase only. If for any reason Zoom fails or is disconnected, the
in-person meeting will continue without interruption and action can and will be taken providing that there is an inperson council car. Mr. Noble >> here, >> Mr. Green here, >> Mr. Carr here, >> Mr. Noiki >> here, >> Mayor Guboszi >> here. >> Okay, welcome everybody. Uh, thank you
all for coming out in person and for those of you on Zoom, thank you for joining us. Um, item number five on our agenda as this evening is workshops. And anyone who has the updated version of our agenda will see that we have no workshop scheduled any longer. However,
if anyone is here because of our posting of our initial agenda on Friday, we did anticipate having a workshop on our 2026 budget. Um we received additional information insights on financial activity uh related to that budget over
the weekend. Uh we decided we were not ready yet to introduce our plan now is to introduce the 2026 budget on our CO deo May 5th our next meeting. Um and just a quick overview without getting into a lot of detail that no one would
really appreciate at the moment. Uh the issue is largely for for the council and for our CFO and for our uh uh consulting CFO Janet Harrison. Bradley Beach had a lot of unique activity that happened last year, financial activity. Um we had
a kind of you know somewhat not can never get councilwoman to leave my stuff alone. >> Sorry. >> He he was council. Can anyone not can everyone hear me? Anyone not hear me? Sean, no
hearing. Okay, just again to give everyone a quick overview of why we are not proceeding this evening. Um, we had some very unusual financial issues last year. We had a very large retrospective salary and wage payment, a one-time
payment to catch the union up. Many of you may recall we had two and a half years without a union agreement. and we had to give them retroactive back pay. So question number one is how do we treat that in terms of the amount of the dollars that we paid last year and
whether or not there are charges that related charges that also have to be uh brought into play in our 2026 budget. Uh we also had the sale of the church a very significant asset brought in four4,875,000.
uh and there are significant questions as to how much of that revenue we can recognize this year and and what expenses uh need to be offset or are allowed to be offset by that revenue. Um so those are the two most significant
things. There's one third one which is uh the burrow of Bradley Beach back in the end of or middle of 24 entered into a 5050 cost sharing agreement with Avon the you know Avon by the city uh and
that is related to particular b bond ordinance for our alpha pipe and and that's been expanded to include our uh our gates in the in southern lake. uh total project costs over $4 million. Three million of that or so uh subject
to uh grant funding, grant, you know, reimbursement and then whether it be a remaining million dollars or so to be determined because we don't have quotes yet on the on the gates, but we're estimating it to be half a million or a little more. Um but that say million
dollars left over uh we share 5050. Now we then we Bradley Beach bond the money uh pay the contractor which we've been doing we get reimbursement at some point 50% from Avon that wasn't necessarily
reflected in our 2026 very preliminary budget. So these are three major initiatives that are pretty unusual in the world of municipal government. Uh, so I've been going back and forth with not only our CFO, uh, Mitch Stein, our new CFO, but also our prior CFO, who's
now our CFO consultant, uh, Janet Larrison. So, we were not ready to introduce tonight, but we do plan to be ready to introduce in two weeks. So, that's a quick summary of why we have no workshop scheduled for tonight.
So, moving to item six on the agenda, uh, is presentations and bids. And our first presentation is a proclamation for Arbor Day. And I'd like to turn to council president. >> My honor. Thank you, mayor. Whereas in
1872, the Nebraska Board of Architect Argulture established a special day to be set aside for the planting of trees. And whereas this holiday called Arbor Day was first observed with the planting of more than a million trees in Nebraska.
And whereas Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world. And whereas trees can be a solution to combating climate change by reducing the erosion of our precious top soil by wind and water. cutting heating and cooling
costs, moderating the temperature, cleaning the air, producing lifegiving oxygen, and providing habitat for wildlife. And whereas trees are a renewable resource, giving us paper, wood for our homes, fuel for our fires,
and countless other wood products. And whereas trees in our city increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of business areas, and beautify our community. And now therefore be it resolved the mayor of b the burrow of
Bradley Beach does hereby pro proclaim April 24th 2026 as Arbor Day in the burrow of Bradley Beach and urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands. Be it further resolved, the
mayor urges all citizens to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations. >> Thank you, Council President. Uh, next is the presentation or
proclamation for National Military Appreciation Day and I'd like to ask Councilwoman Green to present that. >> Thank you, Mayor. I hope this gets National Military Appreciation Month. Whereas in 1999, Senator John McCain
introduced legislation to designate the month of May as National Military Appreciation Month. And both the Senate and House of Representatives adopted resolutions calling for Americans to recognize and honor US service members. And whereas National Military
Appreciation Month, NMAM, is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages US citizens to observe the month and a symbol of unity. And whereas NMAM honors the current and former members of the US
armed forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom. And whereas the month of May is characterized by six national observances which highlight the contributions of those who have served. Loyalty day on May 1st. Public service
recreate public service recogn recognition week May 3rd through May 9th. Victory Day in Europe also known as VE Day on May 7th. Armed Forces Day on May 17th and Memorial Day on May 25th.
Now therefore, be it resolved, the governing body of the Burough of Bradley Beach do hereby proclaim the month of May as National Military Appreciation Month and encourage all citizens to recognize the services of all former and current military personnel and to take
part in all national services. >> All right. Thank you. Uh, we'll move to item seven on the agenda, the approval of the minutes. Uh, I'll make a motion that we approve the April 7, 2026 council business meeting minutes. >> Second, >> Mr. Noble, I will abstain since I wasn't
here. Miss Greenland. Uh, yes. Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Mr. Noiki, >> yes. >> Mayor Gubzi, >> yes. Okay. Um before we move to item eight on the agenda, uh the reasons for the motion I'm about to make will be evident within a few minutes, but I'd
like to make a motion that we uh move slightly out of order and we go beyond public comment for a second. We'll come back to it. Uh, and I'll make a motion that we begin uh item nine on our agenda, ordinances, because I'd like to
discuss the first ordinance uh 2026-24. >> Second. >> Mr. Noble, >> yes. >> Mr. Greenwood, yes. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Mr. Noiki, >> yes. >> Mayor Gos, >> yes. And and for this ordinance, uh, Councilman Mitchell Carp, I'd like to
give you this. >> Uh, this ordinance is being being introduced to address some practical challenges associated with groundwater. >> I'm sorry, before you go farther, >> I gave you the wrong but I wanted to uh
te up was the uh uh the gas. >> Oh, my mistake. Sorry. So, instead of 24, I did motion that we move to orbit this. I think we're still good. But but I would like us to uh talk about the
adoption of orbit 2026-21. >> I can do that too. >> My mistake. Sorry. >> All right. So, let me here. Um um so after some discussions with my
fellow council members, it's clear that the ordinance doesn't have the support that's needed to move forward at this time. And as a result, I'll be withdrawing it from consideration this evening. Um, that said, I do want to go on record expressing my continued support for the
intent behind this ordinance. This proposal is about addressing quality of life concerns in our community, specifically noise and air pollution and broader environmental impacts associated with gas blows. It is also aimed to take a measured approach by creating a phased
framework, one that balances the needs of the residents and the landscapers and local businesses while encouraging a transition towards quieter and less polluting alternatives over time. I believe these are real concerns that many in our community share and ones
that will only become more relevant as more municipalities and maybe even the state of New Jersey continue to act in this area. I understand that there are differing differing perspectives on how and when to make this transition, but I do believe that this is an issue that we
need to confront sooner than later. And so, while this ordinance won't be moving forward tonight, I appreciate the conversations that it has sparked and I remain committed to working collaboratively to find a path forward that reflects both community priorities
and the council consensus. So at this point I'd like to make a motion to withdraw ordinance 202621 for consideration. Second >> Mr. Noble. >> Yes. >> M green blood. >> Yes. >> Mr. Cart. >> Yes. >> Mr. Nikki.
>> Yes. >> Mayor Gosi. >> Yes. Uh thank you council car. I I know you worked very hard on this and uh and I know you've already accomplished the change to our >> So, thank you for your efforts today.
All right. That is the reason I made the motion to move out of order. Just so anyone here specifically who wanted to comment on that ordinance understands the council does not plan to proceed further. We will get the public comment next. Um, so with that said, I will now
make a motion to go back to the original order of our agenda, and that is items, public comments, questions pertaining to anything on the agenda. >> Eric, we have a second. >> I've made a motion to go back to >> Oh, sorry about that. Uh, Mr. Noble,
>> yes. >> Mr. Green, >> yes. >> Mr. Park, yes. Mr. Nikki, >> yes. >> Mayor Gubosi, >> yes. Okay, now we'll open up to public comment or questions on any item on the agenda. Yes, sir. Mr. >> Yes, if you don't mind, I'm doing this from my seat. Uh, Ref Kaplan, 409
Burnley. I have a comment on question on 2026126. I want to enthusiastically lend my support to the hiring of Michael Collins, who, if people don't know, worked with us very closely on the
charter study commission. Uh, he's a very, very fine lawyer. I say this is not in working with him just on particular issues of the charter study. He's intelligent. He's confident. He adapts to high pressure situations as
well as many of the $600 an hour lawyer that I've worked with in my previous career. So, two gold stars whoseever idea it was to bring me along. My question is, is he being brought on in part or in whole to help shepherd
through the uh form of government reforms that we have all been discussing now since the campaign? That is the only reason he's been brought upon brought in um because we are trying to respond to the comments the recommendations made by
the former chair of Senate Commission uh that I know you're working through Mr. Co. Mr. delivered those recommendations to us. Uh and in particular, most of those we can address directly to council. The one that we really needed
expert advice on is uh how and when and you know what it would look like uh to implement staggering of terms. So, Mr. Collins is specifically being retained to guide us on that. That's excellent news and I'm glad you brought up that particular point. There is a ticking clock on that. We need to get on the
ballot by well, you know, all of it. by the song. So this is excellent news. Thank you. >> And uh as to whose idea was it was Mr. Mr. >> Great two gold stars. >> No Michael's the expert at this arena.
So >> only attorney >> enough responsibility. >> All right. So thank you sir. Uh other comments or questions? this in the back row. You had a question. >> I just regarding >> and provide name address. Yeah.
>> That way everyone on Zoom gets to see you too. >> Okay. >> Hi, I'm Vicki. I live in central rain and I was here for the noise and um I just wanted some paperwork.
It's something that you started with. I I don't see it anywhere. This is the first time was I looked at it. So um I'm concerned about that. I wanted to help out a little or do something with that. So but then it's just shot out. So but
uh >> all the um the original ordinance is on the website. Okay. If you go to the minutes for the 47 meeting, okay, >> you'll see the original ordinance. >> Okay. I just saw the little piece. It just >> Yeah, >> that's it. >> No, if you if you I think if you go
further down, you'll see the whole thing. Okay. >> It was >> uh 26 >> 26. >> Okay. >> Actually, you have to click on the date of meeting and look at all the documents
that >> Okay, that's better. Okay. Thank you. Okay. >> No, I wanted the >> Oh, the actual >> miss. If you after you read it, if you have any questions or if there's something you would like to volunteer assistance with, >> please just contact me or anyone on the council. >> Excellent. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Other questions or comments about anything on the agenda? >> Yes. >> Good evening everyone. Uh, Linda Duffy, 312. I was concerned because the agenda kept on changing today on the website.
>> The agenda kept on changing on the website today. I don't know what was going on with it, but anyway, I was interested in finding out why it wasn't on the agenda, how much the lead paint cost was going to be. >> Okay. So, so for the lead abatement,
what happened was a couple meetings ago, I don't know if it was last or a couple, we uh authorized we did a bid and we authorized the hiring of someone to do letter B and we realized so we hired this gentleman in his business and then we
realized in our ordinance we didn't have a fee so so we have an amendment tonight for lead abatement to uh identify fee structure for lead abatement testing and as soon as we introduce and and adopt that gentleman probably a month or so
from now will begin doing let abatement Uh if you want specifically about the dollar mounts. >> Yes. And it's only going to be for rental units. >> Uh Mr. Canon, you you helped us with this. Would you mind responding? >> Sure. So um it only applies to certain
categories of properties. So fundamentally built after 1978. Um the general things that you see paint disclosure when you purchase your home. But also um you the landlord. It's basically
landlord. So upon a transfer of occupancy, you have to have you have to have this safe certification. So registration essentially. >> So it's done once >> once every four years. So well, it also depends on the methodology. So
>> and the condition. >> Uh well, and what's going on with the property? >> Correct. But um in general like a landlord can pay an increased fee to get a lead safe certification from a certified DCA contractor and then that's lifetime. So it really depends on the
individual needs of the person who needs the certification. >> So we didn't hire a certified contractor. So we did we did um however the law allows just a homeowner to call anyone on the list of DCA contract certified to provide that certificate
from a registered contractor. So you're not the property owner is not required to use the burrow's contracted person. Okay. We have we have a discount rate and it's probably a good deal, but if you want to use your own for some reason, so long as they're on the DCA list, you can go on the website and pick
any of those and we get a certification from that as well. >> All right. Thank you. >> No problem. >> Thank you. Other comments or questions about anything on the agenda? >> Anyone? Yes, I see I see one correct. Mr. Greenberg,
you are your turn. There we go. >> And I don't seem to be able to get my video on either the host won't let me. Anyway, uh I just want to uh echo the comment about Michael Collins. Um he was fantastic to work with. he knows this
stuff and I'm sure I'll be able to guide you guys through the the maze of of rules and regulations in order to get the staggered terms. Um, my other comment was uh what was what were the
the problems in getting a council consensus on the blower ordinance? What were the issues? I mean, it seemed pretty straightforward. It wasn't even it's not actually as strict as Princeton's uh and many others. So I'm wondering what the issues were and why
it couldn't be uh introduced tonight. >> Well, so without there are many many issues they vary by council person but as individual council people coordinating with one another. We did not deliberate outside of the public but
individually one-on-one. I spoke to this person that that person spoke to that person and at the end of a week of discussion or so u it became apparent that Mr. Clark despite his you know uh passion and and uh and support
for this u was not getting was not garnering the support and votes he needed. So rather than put the public through uh you know discussion and uh and time consumption uh the decision was
made and and right down to Mr. Cart having an option of going through that process or not but he was pretty convinced in his conversations with different members including myself uh that he was not going to get the support. So the so uh Mr. Greenberg. The
reason is multifaceted. I might have had different reasons that councilwoman Greenl for example or council president denovo but collectively Mr. Clark could not get the support to adopt the ordinance. >> Can the individual council people share
what their objections were? I think the public would that would be educational for the public to see what the you know what what the hurdles are to get this what I saw as a fairly good ordinance adopted. I mean my own my own opinion is
I I would have made it even stricter uh more in line with the Princeton ordinance, but I'd like to know from the individual council people, you know, what their objections were. Yeah, I appreciate the question and I I'm not at all trying to dodge you, but while everyone could probably speak uh
contemporaneously about this, uh I'm not going to put everyone on the spot. Mr. Carp had a prepared statement. He he knew the direction he wanted to take this, but uh what I will do is say we can address that question. and we'll give everybody a couple weeks to just
prepare a brief statement that can be included in minutes uh for our next meeting. >> So, >> that would be great. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I think it would be instructional to to know what the objections are, you know, in order to craft an ordinance
that works for everybody. And uh along with that, just FYI, uh in Princeton, what the town did was they helped create a fund that would help some of the smaller landscapers convert over to electric. Uh you know, donations were
made and uh you could pro I mean, if if m if Councilman Carp or anybody else wants to, I could connect them with one of the councilmen in Princeton who helped craft that ordinance uh if they'd like to speak to them. >> Okay. Thank you, sir. Uh,
>> that's all I got. Oh, and the video is still not working. It won't let me turn my video on. Is that something new? >> I have no idea. >> I think we just like the picture that's up there. >> You look pretty good in that picture. >> That's high school. High school graduation. >> That's >> Yeah, we're going to stay with that.
>> Michelle, >> she allows anybody to talk or use. >> There's no way we can >> Okay. keeping us moving. Any other comments or questions about the agenda? All right, see seeing no other hands, um
we will move on to item nine, back to ordinances. And now it'll be ordinance introductions. And once again, I will turn to Councilman Mitchell Clark to address 2026-24. So, as you know, we recently passed an ordinance where basements are to be
constructed with a minimum vertical separation of 3 feet between the lowest basement floor uh lowest basement floor elevation and the documented seasonal high groundwater table when it used to be 1 foot. Um this ordinance that we're
introducing now provides a narrowly uh defined mechanism for limited height relief where necessary to satisfy this mandated groundwater separation requirement. So and we also wanted to make sure that this relief doesn't
result in any additional stories expanding the habitable space or circumventing any of the existing zoning controls. We also needed to clarify and strengthen some of the burough zoning definitions with regards to basement and sellers and crawl space and incidental
storage just to eliminate any ambiguity uh and to prevent any unintended reclassification or misuse of any of the flow grade spaces. >> Is that it? >> All right. Any um comments or question? public. Let me say to the public when we
do ordinance introductions, we do not open up the individual ordinance to public uh comment or public hearing. We do open it up every single ordinance that is being adopted. So, two weeks from assuming we introduce tonight at our next meeting on May 5th and when
we're here for adoption, we will open up for public hearing, public comment. But for right now, I'd like to ask the rest of the council any any comments or >> Yeah, I have one comment. the um this is an excellent um ordinance to deal with the height restriction. I just wanted to
make the point that uh based on the rules that were um put in enacted by the NJP for real and and calf areas cafe areas um basically the 4 foot above theme of flood surge area. This
ordinance will have to change again anticipated uh based on what we have to do in order to accommodate those new D rules. So this is going to this is a fix for groundwater but does not address the flood surface flooding um from sea level rise. That's going to be a whole
different change that we will have to deal with um in the very near future. Any other comments? Okay. My quick comment is again I want to thank miss uh Councilman Cart for leading this charge. This to me and I
think to many of our residents was important because it needed to sync up with the ordinance we adopted at our last meeting in which uh we we did we raised the uh groundwater clearance level two feet you know it used to be one foot above FEMA now it's or rather
above but not above >> ground water ground water seasonal high groundwater elevation >> thank you say that three times fast >> seasonal okay Anyway, we raised the two feet and the idea was you raise the you tell you
tell residents you you cannot go two feet as deep as you used to. You got to be two feet higher. What does that do potentially to your roof line? This is saying in that situation where you have been injured effectively by that change
we did at our last meeting u we are giving the residents the ability to get up to two feet of additional height on their house. Now, if you're right next door to five other homes that are all at 35 ft, the belief among the council is that
extra 2 feet is not going to make or break the neighborhoods, you know, uh skate and uh and what was important is being fair to residents who are caught in the middle. What I want to echo is what uh council just said, which is we
all know that uh these real regulations are looming as of right now. They are effective. Well, they they are in place. They've been approved. They've been uh you know signed into law by Governor Murphy as he was leaving.
If they don't change, they'll kick in on July 20th. If they do change, we we the council and many other municipalities have at least made requests to the governor, to our legislators to consider a delay in implementation to allow us
all more time to adjust and adjust properly to the new regulations. But what Councilman Noiki said to everybody is uh and again worth repeating what we're doing tonight is a very interim step to keep being fair to our
residences. Anyone who might be building their house in this interim period. Once real kicks in, it's going to blow up all of our res all of our ordinances. We're probably going to rewrite most of our zoning ordinances. It's a really big deal.
So this is an interim step but I think again a very important one and my final comment on this is once again Mr. Karp council carp led the discussion here led the drafting of this language uh worked closely with uh Mr. Coan the chair of
our Atlantis board and also work with councilman Nikki. So we have a lot of people to thank for this very quick turnaround but I think this is a very good um amendment to our ordinances. So thank you gentlemen for doing that. U
any other comments or questions s with that with that said Mr. Carter would you like to make a motion? >> I'd make a motion to approve the introduction of ordinance 2026-24 amending chapter 457. >> Mr. Noble. >> Yes. >> Mr. Greenblat, yes. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Mr. Niki,
>> yes. >> Mayor Kubzi, >> yes. >> Okay. Ordinance 2026-25, which is u basically uh adding fees to our lip based paint inspection ordinance. And uh Mr. Canon, you know, if you wouldn't
mind just give a two second overview of the changes we're incorporating. >> No, no. Uh let it behold. I know that the initial inspection is lead $200 per dwelling unit for a visual
assessment, $25 filing fee, and $295 for reinspection upon failure. Um, an additional $20 per unit fee for multifamilies would be collected and placed into the lead hazard control assistance fund which gives monetary
assistance to substandard housing to lead. >> All right. Thank you, sir. >> I also the other thing I want I'm sorry if I keep going so people have the full. So if you there's an exemption under section C and this what I was mentioning
to the stuff you if the if your unit or your rental unit or your multif family dwelling has a lead safe certification which is a higher certification that you can obtain from that list of contracts contract for that matter um then that is a that's a lifetime certification. So
you just bring that along just like your um you know other documents for your insurance for your rental property and everything. Um and That's lifetime. That's a higher fee and I don't want to quote it. Depends on the contractor you call and um also depends on your particular property circumstances, but
the lead safe certification is lifetime as well. And you then you have to do that. It's not a repetitive date at that point. >> All right. Is that it? That's the full picture. Thank you, sir. Uh any comments or questions from the council?
>> Right. I will make a motion that we uh introduce vote to approve introduction of ordinance 2026-25. >> Second. >> Mr. Noble. >> Yes. >> M. Wavel. >> Yes. >> Mr. Clark. >> Yes. >> Mr. Noiki. >> Yes.
>> Mayor Gubosi. >> Yes. Okay. Uh, ordinance 2026-26 is an ordinance amending chapter 451 of our fair share housing and affordable housing. Um, and I'll give a quick
overview. Mr. Ken, I'll also ask you if you want to add any comments after, but after the bureau um joined round four uh participated in round four of the affordable housing, um we then worked
closely with through our planner and our and our attorney to u to negotiate a settlement agreement with their sharehousing. Uh and with that settlement agreement came overlay ordinances and and we needed to include
those overlay ordinance uh ordinance amendments in chapter 450. Chapter 4550 is our zoning chapter. Interestingly, and none of us really picked up on it until we went through this process. number of years ago uh many years ago
like 2017 there had been a chapter 451 established for overlay zones uh be because there was an assumption back in 2017 that the burrow at that time would be complying with fair share housing
that all never came to be um but it was it was put in the home zone it was should have been a 450 zoning not 451 so Mr. Canon has worked diligently to uh to make a reference that ties anyone who's
looking for overlay zones to 450, which is what we uh adopted a couple months ago uh by by adjusting language of 451. However, we still have to leave the rest of 451 there because that includes other things related to affordable housing
such as development fees for residential and commercial properties. We had to leave it, but we had to this whole section called overlay zones. We had to change the title and move move uh reference to the overlay zones now being located at 4550.
>> Can anyone repeat that? >> Anyway, Mr. Ken, any anything you can add or clarify? >> No. So, this just cleans up the the latter chapter following fired. We actually have one more clean up as well to to deal with numbering on the
original overlay zones. We'll have that. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> Any comments or questions from council housekeeping? >> You like that? >> Good on housekeeping. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, with no further comments or questions, I will make a motion that we
uh approve the uh introduction of 2026-26. >> Second. >> Mr. Denov? Yes. M. Free? Yes, Mr. Carr. >> Yes, >> Mr. Nikki. >> Yes, >> Mayor Di. >> Yes. Moving to item 10 on the agenda, communications. There are none.
>> Moving to 11 on the agenda resolutions. Um, we have consent agenda resolutions. Does the council wish to address any of those individually? Okay. Seeing none, then uh no no request. I'll make a motion that we uh approve resolutions 2026-17
through 2026-120. >> Second. >> Mr. Noble. >> Yes. >> Mr. Rick. >> Yes. >> Mr. Clark. >> Yes. >> Mr. Nikki? >> Yes. >> Mayor Guboszi? >> Yes. And while we didn't comment on any of these individually, I do want to just call out to the public that 120 was uh
acknowledging the probationary firefighter appointment of Patrick Collins. So, we're excited for someone joining our fire department, Mr. Collins. All right. Now, we'll move to individual resolutions. Uh 2026-121 is a resolution reappointing our
municipal court judge Paul J. Captor for a three-year term effective July 1st of this year through June 30, 2028. >> Actually, that should be 29. I apologize. >> 29. >> Thank you. >> Yes, please.
>> Second. >> Oh, yeah. Motion please second. >> Mr. Nel, >> yes. >> M green, >> yes. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Mr. Noiki, >> yes. >> Mayor Rubzi, >> yes. 2036-122. I'll make a motion that we approve.
Well, first of all, I will not make that motion. I The resolution is >> Chief. Thanks. You need a drum roll first. >> I'm trying to move this along, but anyway. Resolution uh reappointing one Miss Erica Costas, who happens to be our
clerk uh RMC as municipal clerk for the burrow for a three-year term beginning on April 28th, 2026. And this time she got the dates right. >> They're writing the resolution though, so that counts.
>> There we go. Pursuit of 10JSA 489133.7. Uh any comments or questions? There's a tremendous amount of enthusiasm behind this. I can tell. >> All right. Can we all second it or >> I will make the motion that uh we
approve 2026-122. >> No, I really feel >> Mr. Noble. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mr. Noi. Yes. >> YES. >> Resolution 2026-123
appointing Don Baldwin as a part-time plumbing sub code official uh and plumbing mechanical inspector for a 4-year term. Any comments or questions? >> Okay. I'll make a motion that we approve 2026-12. >> Second.
>> Mr. Noble. >> Yes. >> M. Green. >> Yes. Mr. Park. Yes, >> Mr. Nikki. >> Yes. >> Mayor Gubesi. >> Yes. >> The next item 2026-124. I would like to turn over to Councilman Noiki. >> Okay. 124 is authorizing the award of
professional engineering services with CME Associates. The preparation submission of the grant application for Silven Lake Pathway and Stormwater Improvements. um just to get some clarity to what this is for. Um we're currently um going to be repairing the
bulkhead from Madison to um Evergreen. And so what this project is is in working with uh the bro Avon basically addresses uh continuing the u pathway from Madison Avenue to Main Street as
well as storm water uh manufactured treatment devices that basically catches the storm water before it goes into the lake and and filters out grass clippings uh sediments and whatnot so they don't get into the lake. So this is a something that we we wish would have
been implemented a long time ago but um this basically prevents sediments from getting in. So this is a step that remediates uh a continuous uh degradation of the lake. It also includes a um manufactured treatment device across Main Street where the
water is coming down from Mammoth County and it's which is like 80% of the flow coming into that lake. And so there's a larger unit that will be put on Avon's property um on the west side of Main Street that will capture that flow, filter it prior to it getting into the
lake um on the far west end. And so we're applying for a joint um Avon and us Mammoth County Parks grant that will allow us to obtain up to $2 million of mically matching, but to be able to get
those funds in place to continue the remediation of and fixing of so like so any questions or comments? >> Did you just mention it's a matching? >> Yes, it is a match. >> It is. So 5050
>> 5050. So potentially a million dollars in grant funding and then both municipalities need to match that amount. It would be 500,000 each of the >> and then we each get 500,000 from the county to apply for
improvements. >> You mentioned the pathway as well since that's on our side that's also >> Yeah. So the thing that we're doing with Avon and these improvements um historically we're doing things individually but with through the um the
whole grant of the overall dredging and beneficial reuse of the lake we're working very closely and and together to uh pursue additional funding and for the larger projects of the lake. Um and that will help us because it's a joint
between two burrows. Uh it carries more weight and we'll get more attention that way. So, um, it's really been a very collaborative effort between the two burls. >> Yeah. And and following up on your comment, council car, um, historically,
Bradley Beach has owned one half the north half of the lake and historically Avon by the Sea has owned the southern half of the lake. And when they've got grant funding, they've improved their living shoreline. When we've got grant funding, we've done work on our site. So, your your question was a good one
because What Councilman Noiki is talking about is getting these manufactured treatment devices in place on our side of the lake. And normally, historically, you might view that as a Bradley Beach expenditure. But because these treatment devices are going to help us maintain
the the restoration of the lake by filtering out sediment, it will be a shared expense. Even though three of those will reside on our side of the lake, one actually at the west end will reside on the Avon side. >> Correct. And then just the reason why
Avon is not putting in over on their side of the lake is because they have enough land they can capture those sediments to scour holes and and bio remediation methods because they have enough land to cut back those those um pipes before they get into the lake and
treat the water naturally. Our pipes come right out of the lake and right off the road, go right into the lake. So there's no opportunity for us to filter through natural means. So that's why we have to put these manufactured addresses. >> So these align with our north south streets.
>> Yes. So I'd like to make a motion to uh approve this grant application funding. Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Mr. Noble. Yes. >> M. Green. Yes. Mr. Park. Yes. >> Mr. Nikki. Yes. >> Mayor Gubosi. >> Yes. And thank you council for
continuing your work here. Uh keeping the theme going. Can you also handle 126-125? >> Yes. 125 is authorizing the execution of a $2 million grant agreement with the state of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the Burough Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure
Replacement Program. So, we've talked about this multiple meetings. This is the uh design money to complete the design of the uh sewer sanitary sewer system. So, we did half of it from you know, you know, the systems replaced
from Bradley Boulevard out to Fifth Avenue. Now, this completes from from Fifth Avenue out through Lake Terrace. Um, so this will pay for the design of all of that rest of that system so we can implement the construction jobs. And so what this um resolution does, it
basically authorizes uh the administration to execute the grant with the D so we can receive this $2 million, get reimbursement on work that we've already done on that we've just designed on Fifth Avenue as well as on Ocean Park and be able to finish the
rest of the the system and and basically that's a zero match. That's 100% $2 million that will pay for the design that Suburban Consulting Engineer is doing. Any questions? >> Trying to get all the answers before you ask the question.
>> So, I'd like to make a motion to approve um resolution 125. >> Second, >> Mr. Noble. Yes. >> M Greenblat. Yes. >> Mr. Clark. >> Yes. >> Mr. Noiki. Yes. >> Mayor Gubossi. >> Yes. And once again, thank you to Council Milwaukee and also thank you to
Councilwoman Greenblat. Uh you guys have both been instrumental in getting us this this far with Suburban Engineers. Um moving to 2026-126. This is the resolution awarding a nonfair and open professional services
contract to Michael L. Collins um to serve as special counsel at a cost not to exceed $10,000. My hope is it'll be substantially less than 10,000. But as we mentioned in the earlier uh public comments, uh this gentleman uh one has
defended rather beach in earlier lawsuits uh related to forms of government. He's an expert in that space. Uh as I also mentioned, Mr. Cannon, our own expert, deferred and said to me, Mr. Collins would be u the perfect person for us to bring in. And
of course, he worked with the former charter study commission. So, you know, he he rang all the bells. Uh so, uh any comments or questions? >> Am I correct to make the statement that um the clock is only ticking? Um just in
in response to Mr. Kaplan's comment, the clock is only ticking if we're looking at this year in terms of implementing. But this this is a larger plan that we're looking to do. Not necessarily on that time frame. >> Not necessarily in that time frame, but
I mean that an option. Uh my understanding is the option. So there's without going too far down this rabbit hole and getting million people asking more questions that I don't know the answers to yet. U that's why we hired Mr. Collins. U there are there are
references in state statutes that say there's a four-year way before you can do stuff and others and Mr. Collins himself told me no you know that that should be interpreted in a different way. But we have charged him with coming back to us to make recommendations. It
would have to be either this year uh a referendum if we were to go that route, a referendum uh either this year or next year because it would have to be in place for uh the change of current council's terms. We have to
129 if there was you know election process at the end of 28 for these terms to begin these collected terms if we were all to run again for example um 11 129 would begin those elected officials whoever they are would begin with
staggered terms but we can have that referendum this year or next >> depending on multitude of variables. >> Thank you. >> That's what we're looking for. There's also other ordinance there's basically there's a number of proposals that are short of something that would
require church study commission processing the last time. Some of those are ordinances um that he'll also helping us out with as well and providing some help to me to be in in the various case law that's been created here directly in the burrow as to what's
permissible and what's not. uh we work we want to work together and at minimum we need a legal opinion on whether we can move forward within the four years and Mr. college is essentially at this point um the or one of the recognized experts in charter studies in New
Jersey. So we really actually I literally saw him described that way in the newspaper the other day. So >> we're very excited that we he's worked with before he's worked with the charter study commission an expert in his field. So more to come on that but right now I would like to
make a motion that we approve 2026-126. Second. >> Mr. Noble, >> yes. >> Mr. Greenwood, >> yes. >> Mr. Clark, >> yes. >> Mr. Noiki, >> yes. >> Mayor Gubosi, >> yes. >> Okay. Item 20 26-127. This is awarding the concession license
for the burough's new beachfront prominade concession. This is the old sewer pump station with the center block building that's been a fortress on our beachfront for unused fortress for like 50 years, give or take. We're very excited to have a new uh
concessionary who won the bidding uh was Mr. Ken do somebody know the bid amount was 21,000 and change the >> so yeah the first year and then it ratchets up every year >> 21100 >> 21100 okay
>> and I know which is above the minimum bid threshold >> okay I'm gonna call you >> now did you meet with legacy today or no to put them on the phone last week. Uh we were going to try to meet today. It just didn't work out. But hopefully by the end of this week >> because a lot of people been asking who
is taking this over and it's called Legacy Hospitality and Communication and um I found I just did a little research to see who they are and what they offer. They're a professional team known for a community first approach. They have a proven track record of
managing popular spots like the Garwood Sports Complex, the Graven Pool in Ridgewood, uh the Mountain View Golf Course, Colony Pool in Cadam, East Brunswick Ice Arena. They bring their values of excellence and genuine
hospitality to our oceanfront. They're committed to providing a high quality, reliable experience that our residents and visitors will truly enjoy. So, these are things that we can look forward to. We don't know specifically what they're going to offer, but it's definitely not their first rodeo.
>> No, no, they have outstanding trackers. >> Yeah, I'm very excited about that. That's that's a wonderful addition to the beach >> and they have a very cool website. >> Thank you. >> Very professional looking >> and this is a fiveyear contract, >> correct? >> Yes. All good news.
So this year alone we've had this is our second uh new concession here coming to the world. First one being at the old second Avenue Grill. They have a a new name. I'm sure they'll be rolling that out today. They shared with me their website. Um the Boardwalk Bandit is the
the name and more to come on that and now we have this new concession. So Bradley Beach is very excited to have two new concessions joining our board this year. So with that said, uh I would like to make a motion that we approve 2036-127. >> Second.
>> Mr. Noble? >> Yes. >> M green? >> Yes. >> Mr. Clark? >> Yes. >> Mr. Noiki? >> Yes. >> Mayor Dubosi? >> Yes. 2036-128. This is the shared service agreement with uh Manchester Township. Basically, uh the the individual uh Janette Larrison who
served there as our CFO for pretty much the past 12 months. Um we are now going we are now proposing that we at their shared service agreement to keep her on with with resources at her disposal from Manchester for a period of time. Uh it
it's this is structured to be a basically a monthly agreement. Either party can terminate uh with 30 days notice. Um every month it would be uh well it's it's $1,500 a week which is
$6,000 a month which 72,000 a year. It's not likely to go a full year. It's likely to go three to five months. Uh just as our own new CFO, you know, comes fully up to speed and fully transitions into Bradley Beach. Uh but this is to u
create a shared service which will give us more definitive funding of that CFO consulting role. Right now we're just paying a pure hourly rate. Any comments or questions? just go on in continuity until we decide
to stop it >> or until they decide. Yeah. >> Or until they decide >> 30 days officially do anything resolution to keep going. >> No. Yeah. Now this is this is giving us a you know up to a year I guess you know because it does say
60 64,000 72,000. So anyway um no other comments or questions. I'll make a motion that we approve 2026-128. Second, >> Mr. Noble, >> yes. >> Mr. Green, >> yes. >> Mr. Park, >> yes. >> Mr. Noiki, >> yes.
>> Mayor Gubosi, >> yes. 2026-129. Uh, I am going to turn over once again to Councilman Noiki. >> The sewer guy. The sewer guy. resolution of the bureau of Bradley Beach County Mammoth determining the
form and other details of its note relating to the water bank construction financing program of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to be issued in the principal amount of up to 2,535,000 and providing for the issuance and sale of such note to the New Jersey
Infrastructure Bank and authorizing the execution and delivery of such note by the Burough Grand Beach in favor of the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank. pursue to the waterbait construction financing program of the New Jersey infrastructure bank.
I don't know if you all got that. How many times did I say water infrastructure bank? So, this is simply put. So, we've got an um agreement with the water infrastructure bank to fund the construction of the remaining portion of our sewer system and the
whole north end of all the sewers, which is what I referenced when I talk about the $2 million design money. This is for construction. We have gone to construction this September two sections of of sewer. The completion of Fifth Avenue and the completion are the first
two blocks of Ocean Avenue up to Madison of Ocean Park where we have many problems with maintenance of the sewer collapsing and and failing. The $2.535 million is the overall cost for those
two segments of sewer. Now, we're taking a note from the um providing a note to the um infrastructure bank because they are going to fund shortterm that financing at a 0% construction um 0 75%
0% um interest rate, 25% bond rate. We're not going to conventional bonding on this. We are borrowing money from the water infrastructure bank at that low rate because we're qualified that program. So this is the first piece of that. The whole 2.5 million is what the
construction will cost as well as the inspection of to complete that sewer as well as the paving. The paving cost will get reimbursed by the DOT. So that dollar value of borrowing will come down and get reimbursed by the grant from DOT for the paving and then the remaining
portion of that cost will be part of the overall program of the um infrastructure bank for the whole sewer system. So this is the first $2 million roughly of sewer work um which we will be getting uh
principal forgiveness on qualified for three years of principal forgiveness with the D. So this is the first resolution to short-term fund that we have to pay the contractor and we're not complete the project and then we turn around and we will apply for the
principal forgiveness on completion of the project and apply to grants from the DOT. So this is an internal funding mechanism with the water infrastructure bank to accomplish all of this. >> So so is it fair to say if it if it does turn out that the project cost us 2.5
million and ultimately we will get principal reimbursement of 2 million we effectively would be bonding 500,000 at an interest rate of 0% on 75% of 500 >> minus the grant money that we get from
the DOT which is roughly 000. Okay. >> So, this we have, you know, our numbers right now could probably be coming under that value, but but it's all based on what the bids come in from the actual contracting community. We're waiting for
authorization from D. I believe we've received authorization right now for advertising. So, we are looking to advertise this. We're not going to begin this construction until September because of the proximity to Ocean Avenue and and being high season. uh it would
be just too much disruption right there in those first two blocks of um fifth as well as Ocean Park. So, we're going to delay that construction till September, but we're going to reward this as soon as we um get um bids in which will probably be uh by June
>> and it's not until year four where we won't be granted the the principal forgiveness. In year four, we'll create we'll have more of a liability, but we'll be under the infrastructure bank, which is at >> I would say right, we won't be getting forgiveness of our principal. So,
they'll start to we'll start to accumulate cost >> probably before then because we're going to have to move every every spring and every fall and build out portion of this because we want to complete this program within five years and hopefully, you know, less than that.
So everything that we've lined up to date, including potentially $6 million of of grant funding, >> principal forgiveness, >> principal forgiveness, but does that in any way limit us in seeking additional grant dollars later, not not when it
comes from DE for the sewer specifically, but not for uh the paving work from DOT. We are continuing to apply for all the burough roads uh DOT local road aid which is what we've been doing here. So what we're going to
continue doing that to offset that cost and reduce the overall cost and use DOT money once we build the sewer then we can turn around use DOT money to redo the roads. Matter of fact, that's what you're seeing out right now on Fifth Avenue. They're grinding down the milling off the surface where we replace
the sewers uh back in the fall and that's getting repaid this week. And that's DOT. You know, the DOT money is going to help pay for that surfacing work. Whereas, you know, that particular project we bonded for. That was not part of the water infrastructure.
>> Part of the um county roads and the borrow roads for paving handled similarly >> differently just like Main Street. So, you have three different agencies involved. You have DOT which is Main Street. That's state highway. So, we have to work with the state highway with
anything we do on that road. including walking permits and surfacing any of that. Um when it comes to um Greenway Lake Terrace and Ocean Avenue, those are all county roads. So we have to work with the county on what we're going to do. We're looking permits, coordinate
with them, can when are they planning on resurfacing and how can we use um you know their deep pockets to help with their programming to pay so we can coordinate when we do our sewer work. So um and I'll just throw this one out here. Next
This fall, we're looking at uh beginning the sewers and doing the consumer construction on Main Street. And we have to do that this fall because the DOT is coming and redoing all the intersection signal equipment along Main Street. And so we and they're going to be
resurfacing those intersections and redoing the curb work and everything else in those intersections. So what we don't want to do is come back after they do that and disrupt it with sewer work. So, we need to get our sewers in before the DOT comes, which we've already start
Matt's already started coordinating with them to be able to um put us later in the schedule so we can get our sewers done. Then DOT comes in, they do the intersections, and then we the whole streetscape program for revitalization of Main Street that will probably be be
out um you know, next next spring or next fall depending on how fast do can get done. So there's a lot of coordination going on to fit this these pieces of the puzzle together and do things once not twice and capitalize on all the funding for these sewers.
So with that being said, way too much information. >> One one quick question though on Main Street. Are we replacing the sewers on the entire structure of Main Street in this? >> All the sewers that are on Main Street will be >> on Main Street. >> Yes. As well as the connections out to
the curb uh to the house connections of the buildings. But keep in mind that it's a strange thing that Main Street isn't a continuous pipe all the way down. It goes maybe one or two avenues and it turns 90 degrees and heads down, you know, towards, you know, down east west
streets the avenues down. So there's going to be pieces that aren't that don't have sewers and pieces that do have sewers. So it depends on where you are along Main Street. So and probably see the surveyors out there. They've already surveyed it all. right now on
the plans and we're hope we're hopeful to be able to advertise that contract this summer getting that ready uh for a September and October construction after the high season. So with that any more questions
I'd like to ask for a second. I make a motion to approve this. Any second >> Mr. Noble? Yes. >> Miss Greenblat? Yes. >> Mr. Core? >> Yes. >> Mr. Nikki? >> Yes. Mayor Guboszi. >> Yes. Councilman Oi, you're on a roll. Would you mind taking 226-130?
>> Yes. 130 is a resolution uh for the Pearl Bradley Beach um to in County Mom, New Jersey declaring its official intent to reimburse expenditures for project costs from the proceeds of debt obligations in connection with his
participation in the New Jersey water bank. So this is again just a completion of process of this previous resolution and these are the steps in the process for water. Any questions motion
>> second >> Mr. Noble? >> Yes. >> M green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Park. Yes. >> Mr. Nikki. >> Yes. >> Mayor Gubosi. >> Yes. Thank you, Councilman. Uh, moving now to the next item on our agenda, 12, announcements. There are
none. 13A, the point of the agenda that I was looking forward to, the administrator report. >> Thank you, Mr. >> Thank you for setting me up for family. >> Yes. Uh so one thing I do want to report to the mayor uh council about and the
public is the work that JCPNL performed over the last couple weeks in the northern part of town along Main Street. So uh if you recall there were a couple polls significantly leaning over the
curve leaning over parts of Main Street itself. Uh Jason Kelly came in with the assistance of the police uh to make it as safe as possible for them. replaced two of those poles. In replacing two of those poles, they moved the existing
electrical wires, but also brought in brand new transformers. Those are the things that kind of look like garbage cans out there. Um, now they are have completed that. Uh, they cut the old poles, but there's still wiring there
from Verizon, Cable Vision. There could be like MCI wires up there. WorldCom if you remember them. Like a lot of these folks that just abandon their wires over time.
Verizon has to come in now and remove those wires and put them on the new pole. Once Verizon does that, then Verizon is responsible for removing the old pole. So even though it was a JCPN
poll, um they come in, they cut it, and then they rely on Verizon, and the BPU in assists on this. Verizon removes it. We do not have a time frame right now as to when Verizon's going to come and remove it. Um but, uh now they're
authorized to do that since JC Panel is completely gone. Uh if you go there now, you'll see some bricks. It does look somewhat unsightly. uh we're going to secure that a little bit better. And then while JCPNL was here, I also walked them down other parts of Main Street
where, you know, we don't have poles as dramatic as that, but there are poles that are rotted. Uh there are poles that um have attachments to them, particularly in front of the first aid squad that have fallen apart over time. So, those are going to be addressed as
well. Um, none of these are going to cause significant outages to folks, but what's nice for Bradley Beach and and if you watch what they were doing and how many trucks came, how many manh hours it was, it was an expensive
endeavor uh to get in those new poles. They also put poles off of Main Street closer to the train tracks as well. Um, again, you don't visualize it, but it's all um important for Breley Beach because it it's JCPNL investing in
infrastructure that, you know, we rely on 24 hours a day. Um, so it's nice to uh to get them into town and we're going to continue to work with them to make improvements throughout the rest of Main Street, you know, trying to triage which
are the the worst polls. Yeah, just on that note, uh, in case anyone cares about this, I personally have been bothered since I moved here 20 years ago by these dramatically lean holes outside of the old Speedway uh,
gas station. Uh, and within my first few months as mayor last year, I reached out to JCPL. We went back and forth quite a bit, but they did agree a year ago to do this and then they kind of disappeared thanks to Mr. authorities ongoing
pursuit uh persistency you did finally get them out here a year later but we all debt gratitude to you s >> um are you going to comment at all because if not I want to prompt you to comment on the open house for the center
>> oh yes I wasn't sure if one of the council members was going to comment on >> were there I I stole council green's thunder last meeting. She chastised me for that. So, we will certainly don't want to leave it again. We will leave it to council. Thank you. Is that
>> Yes, that's it. >> Thank you. Thank you, sir. All right. We'll now turn to uh mayor and council reports and we'll start with Councilman Clark. >> All right. Um just one for today. The first aid squad. Uh for the operational period ending April 21st, 2026, the
squad responded to five day calls, four night calls for a total of nine. All nine were for medical and there were no out of town mutual aids requested. The squad also requested no mutual aid. Uh they also conducted one drill for the
safety and education of the members on spinting and collaring for patients. Uh total volunteer hours for the period were 50 and they fulfilled 100% of their assignments for the period. They are still looking for volunteers for the first aid. They offer free training for qualified individuals. Anyone wishing to
volunteer for the first aid squad, applications can be found on the burrow website. Uh they're also accepting applications for our cadet program for young people ages 16 to 18 who are interested in serving. That concludes your concludes. Thank
you, sir. Uh we'll go to council. >> Thank you. Recreation is hosting a Mother's Day flag football Friday, May 8th, 5:30 p.m. at the rec field. Rose's Kitchen food truck will be on hand with a safety menu
of items for sale. Registration is $20 to $25 per person, which includes food options and a t-shirt. So, come join the fun and celebrate mom. The senior club's next meeting is Wednesday, April 22nd. That's tomorrow noon to 3:00 p.m. at the
Bazi Center. Majan open play runs every Friday 1 to 3 at the Bazi Center. Uh spring Bachi league signups will be open on May 4th. So mark that on your calendar if you're interested in signing up for Botchi. Uh links for registration
can be found on the recreation department's page of the Burough website. Summer Camp 2026 runs from June 29th to August 14th, Monday to Friday 3:00 a.m. Uh, I'm sorry, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is closed and
camp is full, but if you're interested, be sure to put your name on the wait list, which will be determined on a first come, first- serve basis. Enrollment will be updated midmay to early June. Marine Science Camp runs July 27th to the 31st, Monday to Friday,
uh, 9 2 p.m. for ages 5 to 14 at Memorial Park in Neptune City. Uh space is still available. And uh just to follow up, uh the rec center will be holding a grand reopening now on Saturday, May 2nd. Um this date was
changed because we're expecting a lot of rain this Saturday, which was when it was originally scheduled for. So, the rec center's grand reopening is Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a festive ribbon cutting, music, pickle ball, dance painting, and
treat sold by the PTA. And of course, mayor and council are invited to join along with all the Bradley Beach residents. Uh, the rec committee's next meeting is Monday, May 11th at 6:30 at the rec center. Uh, the arts council met
yesterday, April 20th. Mark your calendar for the acoustic coffee house singer songwriter showcase. Sunday, May 3rd, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Park of Park, 300 Main Street. Space will be limited, so please register through the
QR code on their web page. The Arts Council Council's first annual arts fest is Saturday, June 27th at Riley Park. Calling all local Bradley Beach artists to participate in the visual exhibit, Home is Where the Art is at real estate
which runs from June 27 to July 4th with an artist opening reception on the 27th which is the day of the artfest. The arts council is accepting submissions through May 31st. Please see their website for details and submission requirements. Anyone interested in
helping on the day of the artfest, please reach out by email to arts councsil at bradleybe njj.gov. No experience required, just enthusiasm for the arts in Bradley Beach. Their next meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, May 4th, 6:30 p.m. at the BASIA Center.
And finally, uh, the Fletcher Lake Commission met on April 9th. Uh, keep an eye out as Fletcher Lake gets ready for the season. Commission members Sal Galisetti will be adorning the lake with spring flowers. The Bradley Beach DPW will be staining the bridge within the
next few weeks. Once that's done, lights will be installed on the bridge, filling in any that are out. Um, ators will soon flow with lights on the one beta test fountain. And speaking of fountain lights, member Bill Grafton is working with Monik University's Coastal Lakes
Observing Networks, also known as Clonet, to test the lakes's health and ecosystem pre and postseason to determine any effects of light exposure to the lakes's aqualite. This will guide the commission in possible installation of lights on all the area fountains. The
pleasure commission will next meet on Thursday, May 14th in this council chamber and that's my meeting is under. >> Thank you council. I'll turn to council president James. >> Thank you mayor. The shade tree commission met on April 1st they had two applications. 208th Avenue is removing
two pear trees which were pretty much dead anyway and they're going to replace those trees. And at 410 McCabe, they're removing four trees and replacing that with six trees. So, good news there. The tourism
meeting was cancelled. In school news, the PTA would like me to share and encourage people to go to the rec center grand re grand reopening, as I call it. Um, it was rescheduled to March May 2nd at 11:00 a.m. They will be selling
concessions at that event. And they also asked people to visit ponchos and watch because 10% of the sales goes to the PTA. The board of ed met on April 7 and they introduced their tentative budget and
despite increased health benefit costs and higher costs everywhere. Our board of ed has managed to keep the school tax increase to just $7 a month for the average Bradley Beach home. This is an
incredible achievement. David Tanzola, the business administrator, and the board of ed are managing a full prek through 12th grade curriculum while staying entirely debtfree
and they maintain a healthy reserve. In a time when we see many New Jersey municipalities are facing significant debt, this budget is a model of disciplined planning. The final public hearing is on May 5th
at 6:00 p.m. at the Bradley Beach Elementary School. I encourage the community to attend and see how the district is successfully supporting both our students and our taxpayers. And that includes my report. Thank you, mayor. >> Thank you, Council President. I'll turn
to Councilman Nikki. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Um, below is um police activity for the time period of April 4th through April 19th. On April 11th, Ocean Avenue, New York Avenue performing Shawn Johnson a 38-year-old
male from Neptune in a New York Avenue beach area with no pants on and arrested him, charged him with lutess and disroing the public. Sergeant William Major and patrolman Sean Johnson made the arrest on April 13th.
I get all my things three. Um on 48 Main Street, a 31-year-old male from Asbury Park was arrested and charged with eluding police and obstructing the administration of the law after fleeing from patrolman Sean Johnson while operating the motor
vehicle on April 12, 2026. uh so Samuel forjac uh made the arrest on April 13th and was assisted by several Bradley Beach officers. On April 15th at 323 Main Street, a 29year-old female from Bradley
Beach was arrested and charged with hindering apprehension after she provided officers with false information regarding her identity knowing she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest from J from Jackson Township. Patrolman Anthony Bmente and Detective Gregory
Panchcha made the arrest. And just a piece of community information, the Bish Police Department will be participating in Operation Takeback event this Saturday, April 25th. All residents can drop off any unwanted and unused
medications at the police department between the hours of 10 and 2. We will not be taking any syringes or any other needle type medications, but to get rid of and clean out your medicine cabinet uh this Saturday uh between 10 and two.
And then with um a report on Silver Lake, the Silver Lake Commission met last week. Uh CME came in and presented the uh uh the project that for the bulkhead uh along Bradley Boulevard. Uh it was advertised last week.
is out to advertising. We actually went through uh they went through the plans and whatnot and we we also wanted to make sure that we coordinated with the shade tree commission regarding the planting types of of trees along there as well as what the tree commission is
looking to do um in in the burrow making sure that we're coordinated on that. Um in addition the um the um American society presented plans on beneficial reuse edge material. Um so if we were to
um reshape or excavate out the lakes's bottom um what what could we do with that material? So they share different um you know concepts of of of expansion of the island on that's there where where the swan is nesting or the ability
to use that material. Uh creating sort of um a back bays uh to help with sediment control. um as well as uh trying to quantify what we can do with the material onsite as well as offsite. Offsite we're looking to coordinate with
um the M county landfill and we're hopeful that that will be the solution for us to be able to do a longer bigger dredging project um and use that beneficial reuse of that material for the landfill. Um in addition the bulkhead project I was shared um at the
commission meeting that we are taking the material When we build the new wall along Bradley Boulevard, we have to excavate out a 6ft swath of material in order to build that wall. That material, the intention is to use that material down the prominade extension, which um
is right now um people received um people who live within 200 feet of the beach anywhere between Lake Terrace and um and Bradley Boulevard, 200 feet heading west, received a notification that there's a pending permitum There's a public comment period on that
permit uh for the extension of the prominade from Third Avenue to Second Avenue. Um comment uh period was closed on Saturday um this past Saturday and so we're now awaiting to hear from DP uh the uh when
when can we move forward with um a permit and construction of that extension? We need to actually build this this fall. So we need to start construction as soon as possible uh because that grant expires my understanding was December 31st of this
year. So we need to expend that money and do that um extension of that prominade. That prominant people think well it's a great place we're doing it because we have the walkway and it just extends the boardwalk another you know avenue. um the true purpose of that prominance is for resilience and
flooding and ocean surges and it's critical for the southern end of town because that is the low point of of the entire burrow and so whatever we can do to help um armor the shoreline uh with in this case the prominade uh in
addition to the dunes will only protect all the properties and so it's it's really critical that we actually move that project forward. Uh we actually gotten um um letters of support from the environmental commission 100 uh supporting that we move that project rapidly forward for resiliency from the
environmental perspective as well as from the land use board voted unanimously to support moving that project forward as soon as possible uh so that we can actually accomplish that project and have it done here by winter by December 31st. So more more to hear
once we when when Mr. already gets a call and says, "Okay, you know, we can move forward with that project." But that's really a critical piece and some of these projects are intertwined. And so that's why I take the opportunity to report on it. That's my report for tonight. Thank you, Councilman. I'm
going to start my report where you just left off, which is also some link in these very major projects coming up uh we hope this summer. I say we hope because councilman as you said uh we have till the end of the year to complete this project work especially
for the prominant and um what people don't appreciate is that there are all kinds of regulations that we need to comply with both federal and state related to protecting endangered species of animals uh endangered species if that's the terminology of certain
plants. So it's quite the quite the morass of you know for one of a better word, red tape. There are a lot of rules and and they're all very valuable rules. I am 100% supportive of these rules, but we have to navigate those rules in terms
of when construction can be done and when it can't be done and when certain species of birds, for example, are are nesting. Uh so it's a it's a monumental task in terms of what what this council is undertaking with uh both S Lake and
the prominade. And I want to say this on the record is going to negatively impact the summer assuming we can move forward. There are 100% going to be challenges especially for the residents in the southeastern part of town that are
nestled right in that corner where Ocean and uh and Evergreen and and oh Bradley Boulevard u because we've got the we've got the bulkhead which runs along Bradley Boulevard but we also have the prominade which will be extended a few
blocks southward towards um towards Avalon. Um it's critical I believe that we do this and and we are we are going to have residents raising concerns uh appropriately. I 100% understand it but
everyone needs to understand that these really are historic undertakings. I mean we've been talking about saving uh so like we the burrow of Bradley Beach for 20 years now we're finally making huge huge strides towards restoring the lake.
The next version of this discussion will be around dredging I would think. But the bulkhead, the alpha pipe, uh the prominade, you know, of course on the east side, all of these are, as you just mentioned, sustainability, resiliency initiatives
designed to protect our residents from ocean surges, to protect that lake that overflows and floods. Um, and decades from now, people are going to look back at this and say, "Wow, Bradley Beach accum uh accomplished things that we've
talked about for decades." I want to tip my hat as I'm saying all this to Councilman Weber who started this focus uh under Mayor Fox's administration uh to say it's so important that we deal with this really critical issue of extending that prominade and creating
this additional you know concrete barrier to protect the southern end of ocean service. So u it's exciting uh to see it coming together. I'm excited. I think the council is excited. I hope our residents are excited. But we are all
going to hear concerns in the course of the summer whenever we're allowed to work around the plants and wildlife and D says go and federal government says go, we've got to go. So, you know, more to come. I guess my final comment on
that is we will design a very specific uh and ongoing communications program. Uh it'll be a combination of newsletter updates and newsletter links to our website where we'll have formal updates because this will really will be a very substantial project for
especially for the southern end of town. Um so that said, I just want to say everybody mark your calendars for May 12th at 6 pm. The Bradley Beach Library and the community has an up upcoming
fourth annual one beach one read event again May 12th 6 pm and uh this year's book for adults is have you seen Louise Vez written by author Katherine Ryan Hyde. So want to make sure everybody can
try to make that on May 12th. Um, also wanted to just echo what I said earlier that we Bradley Beach are welcoming probationary probationary firefighter Patrick Collins. And then my final comment once again environmentally uh I hope perceived to be very friendly
announcement that our DPW is working in conjunction with the environmental commission and with former Councilman Weber who is now chair of the environmental commission to stake out very substantial stakes. I will We'll say uh protective cord to protect the
dunes along all of our dunes along Bradley Beach. U last year a volunteer group led by Councilman Weber put very nominal I I don't want to demean their effort. They tried but very nominal stakes maybe a
foot tall uh with very light cord string almost thread that really you had trouble seeing it unless you're right on top of it. And what happened was those small stakes got trampled. They got trampled by foot traffic. They got trampled by vehicles, emergency
vehicles, life vehicles and stuff like going back and forth. And Councilman Weber in particular was very upset about that. Obviously all of our intention is to protect the dunes. This year, the bureau supporting Councilman Weber and the environmental commission uh have
secured an already foot into the ground, a six foot tall, well six foot in length stakes, two feet in the ground, four feet above ground, a very visible protective shield now with a very visible cord of some sort of is it nylon
or >> nylon? >> Nylon. Okay. So, um and the uh our DPW, this is just an additional task they've taken on beyond their their normal beach maintenance and and trash and recycling and everything else they do, but they
said, "We really want to do this. We really want to do it right." Uh so they will be next. They've got the sticks and gun. They'll be stringing them next. And I know Councilman Weber has also engaged uh an environmentally friendly firm. I I don't know the name. Okay. Okay. But
they I believe might come out to help sweeps as well. So, it's a I think a very successful initiative on in partnership with the burrow, the environmental commission, and this independent firm. I'll be sure to recognize the name in our next meeting.
Um, to just make sure we continue to, you know, support resiliency and support the protection of our dunes. And that concludes my comments. I will now u turn it over to item 14 on our agenda, which are public comments or
questions about anything on the agenda or not on the agenda? >> Yes, Miss Meadow Nancy Meadow Ocean Park. Thank you for being specific about the time of the
rec center event on we move to the second as of this past Monday. The time was not posted on the sign outside the rec center on Main Street where they met. So times that you give
us here is much appreciated. U Mr. Later you mentioned the communicating the various future projects via the um newsletter andor a link on the website. I would say that
needs to go further. Um I guess we had some work done by JCPNL apparently was not an emergency even though we might have thought of it as an emergency. Um, but had that been posted on the website, perhaps people would have saved themselves some aggravation
and time by getting off of Main Street, taking an alternate route. I do not understand why a planned construction event for the town was not posted on the website. And when I say website, I mean red beach andj.gov. I do
not mean Instagram. I do not mean Facebook. That being said, for four years, I requested of the previous administration beach badges to donate to the library
because they use them as a fundraiser for holiday decorations. I was met with silence. In 2025, I had just a new mayor and he was able to secure and donate I
just was the intermediary numerous speech badges for their fundraiser. The record needs to show that as of two weeks ago out of his own valition each badges were donated again.
Thank you Mr. Mayor. an employee delivered them. We shall remain nameless because we can't talk about personnel, but thank you to the employee. And I just hope that this serves as an example that you
can proudly serve your residents. You can do things without spending money. You can make Bradley Beach a nice place. So really, thank you very much. Thank you. And on that note, the donated
beach, just so everyone understands, these are a couple years old or >> Oh, yeah. I mean, they're they're somebody else's trash is our treasure, >> right? Exactly. >> Yeah. They're not usable. They're not sellable. >> Right. Exactly. >> But beautiful artwork, as I understand.
>> Yes. And Oh, wait. Let me put that back on. Um, personally, given the timing, I would have thought we could have done a whole fundraising thing with the 250th birthday of our country, which is also not posted on our website. So, I'm guessing we have no events. So, I'm
guessing we ought to leave town and go to other towns to celebrate events. Um, because I don't know. I've been told to be patient, but I'm looking at that website and I can't even find ordinances that we passed two months ago.
So, but yes, natures are great. >> Thank you very much. Any other comments or questions? Yes, sir. >> Hello everybody. Rich Destin 600 Avenue. Um, when you have a discussion about the
I have a question to make sure I'm saying the right thing. the time that this is going to be is a what date to what date? >> We'll see that what you said. >> Well, I think the um the the ordinance that was originally drafted was from May
was from Memorial Day to September 30th. >> That was the time where the gas powered. As a year round resident, um, I ask you to consider going beyond those
dates because there's a lot of spring cleanup, fall cleanup, and there's other machinery besides that make a lot of noise as well. So, I think that's something should
Thank you. >> Thank you. Other comments or questions in the room about anything at all on your mind? >> Yes, sir. >> Who are you? >> Greg Waga, 302 Third Avenue. Uh,
Councilman, my neighbor. Um, thanks for bringing sanity to a council. I' I've watched this on TV and it's sickened me at times. So, I thank you for the sanity. The stars align tonight. This is my first meeting in 55 years. I've been a resident. the family has for
55 years. Um, and a few things I need to make mention. I'd like to thank Mr. Doward. Uh, last year uh my neighbor behind me at 305 uh 4th uh had some issue with
bamboo which then encroached into my backyard. Uh with Matt's help uh we were able to secure the removal, not yet the remediation. We need to follow up with that of that bamboo from my neighbor because it also
affected my neighbor on central uh my neighbor on central night paid almost $3,000 to assist that couple who was ill uh in removing uh a couple of trees uh from that uh from his backyard. So Matt
and a few volunteers I presume were there um helping in the abatement of the uh bamboo. But again, we have to finish that some way, shape, or form, please. Cuz I'm already getting the roots grow growing behind one of my homes.
Third, while you're on a roll with JCPNL, um we're on the north side, we buffer again our neighbors behind us. Fourth, so behind and in between the homes or the property lines are telephone poles.
Um, the telephone poles, the transformers are so overgrown, not only with trees and branches, but with ivy. Uh, the one neighbor behind me did spray and cut all his ivy at the base, destroying the ivy and remediate that temporarily.
While we're talking to JCPNL and to Verizon and to whatever other cable companies are in the area, we were the first to uh create the the beach badge many years ago. Why don't we the be the first to set a precedent in having all
these cable companies come in and clean up their crap? We walk up and down Third Avenue to the beach. They're draped. They're wrapped. It's a danger. Even little kids, you know, can unwrap and hurt themselves. So maybe we should look
into that uh and see how we can pursue that while we're on a roll with the properties on Main Street. Um, third, uh, mayor, last year you sent out something very nice, an honor memorial honoring, uh, veterans. I did send a
donation and do we have an update on that? >> Yes, actually. Uh, >> and I again, forgive me my ignorance for not being here, but this the stars align and I'm here. >> Thank you for asking. Last year, as as you're referencing, we sent out a under my signature, the
bureau sent out a letter requesting donations. Uh but even basically with a $5 one penny donation, as long as it was some donation, we would put veterans uh a list of veterans that families wanted to remember or acknowledge living or
deceased. Um in the in the uh appendix uh the of a brochure that the brochure itself is focused on fallen heroes. Uh our Bradley Beach fallen heroes, there's 20 of them total. So we had a brochure last year. We requested donations. We did receive many generous donations all
via check because we did not have a online capability. About a month ago, I drafted a follow-up letter to do the exact same thing. But I was told and in fact I just it was just confirmed to me yesterday that we were setting up the
ability to do online contributions. So someone could use a credit card for example as well as a check. And just just earlier today I authored a couple minor edits to that letter. So that similar letter is going to go out and and we'll have that link in newsletters
that go out from Baker. So we will ask our residents if they care to make any voluntary contributions to help our fallen heroes have the ability to name loved ones that were veterans in the appendix. Uh and hopefully we'll
continue to raise money. Uh it's all dedicated to a trust, the fallen heroes trust. And and the hope is a number of things. Uh last year with that money we were able to build this is not taxpayer money all donations we were able to build a
buy a boulder and and construct a monument with a really I think beautiful brass plaque substantial brass flag we added a 20th name to that plaque as well John Quinnland uh who had passed many years ago but the burough had not even
recognized that person so now uh our next goal is to come up money that we can uh polish, if you will, the or untarnish our existing war memorials because uh we have a quote $7,000 to do
that and seal them so they'll they'll be more representative of the, you know, the honor we want to bestow ongoingly bestow on our veterans and fallen heroes. Um and ultimately, you know, at least we are contemplating we would share this with the community as we move
forward. U but we're contemplating if we can build enough resources to perhaps have 20 street banners recog recognizing each of these 20 folks who died. So yes, there's a lot happening. >> Okay, good. And just just a couple more
things, but stepping back to I'm not just focusing on the 300 block between Central and Madison, I'm focused throughout the town on those cable wires. Uh, you know, you drive up and down six and I think I have people who are nodding their head uh behind me, I
hope, and maybe those on Zoom. Um, but I I think it's something that really should be looked into. It really uh degragates the uh the neighborhoods uh and and takes away more of a safety concern than anything else. I've had Verizon uh last year, last fall, he was
up there cleaning on a Sunday um cleaning cables. Uh he cleaned everything up, but he dropped it on my side of the fence in my neighbor's side, but that's okay. At least it was down. Uh and it seemed to make better sense from a from a an aesthetic standpoint of
view. um uh uh the rip wrap council Noiki that's uh being included because I became very intimate uh as an architect and uh uh I became very intimate with the construction that was going on on that sore placement. Um uh and I spoke
to uh the owner of the the award contractor and he said that rip wrap was going to be used for the prominade. Are there any plans posted for that prominade >> or is it something you can you can just you know uh elaborate a little more on? >> Yeah. So the the prominade extends from
third to second avenue. Okay. >> Um that pile of of rock that's from that was basically removed from the outfall pile. >> Yeah. I call that rip wrap. Yeah. >> Rip wrap. It's larger than rip wrap. Um, so that is actually going to be be used on the prominade, but it's going to be
used to armor the wall that faces the dune and to to the ocean. So basically, those are going to be sheep power wall and then um down below, you know, underneath the sand that that those stones, those giant rocks are are going to be there to protect from erosion. So
when the ocean does surge, uh that wall will collapse. um it will actually protect the the erosion of that wall in a in a bad storm event. >> So sheep piles first before the wall then the rip wrap. The rip wrap would be on the ocean side of >> correct.
>> And then on the interior there'll be fill placed and we're looking we're going to be using a you know basically a various fill but also looking to mix that with the um uh soils that are being dug out from the bulkhead that Brad Boulevard brought over and we're going
to use that material instead of wasting it right >> and paying for somebody to truck it away and then have to go buy fill. We're trying to coordinate those two projects so that we can actually take that material and reuse it and and cut costs. >> Okay. >> So again, just trying to be economic and
and you know, you know, >> Sure. How how deep in off that wall is that >> sir? I'm sorry. There are other questions. >> We don't have we don't have >> we don't have the details yet. >> Not necessarily. No. Uh I just want to let you know normally there's a five minute limit, but I >> I apologize. No, no problem. I spoke a
bit, Councilman. Then we >> Okay, then we can we can we can we can discuss all you know, if you're very interested in the detail, I'm contacting man, you know, Dory and um so, you know, we have plans under development. >> Understood. >> And you can take a look at those if you want. >> All right. Last question and comment
though, two more. Uh one, thanks to our uh emergency services. I'm really taking advantage of my 55 years, right? Um, and lastly, if there's anything that could be done between Evergreen, that white wall and Avon, maybe you can award it to
some sort of high school student to do some artwork just to dress it up. It's been a white wall forever. Um, and maybe we can do a wave scene or an ocean scene of some sort to uh to create a little more dynamic between since we're sharing um boundaries on on Silven Lake and and
expenditures. We've shared a board forever and maybe we can uh do the same thing there. Okay. Just a thought. >> Great idea. >> All right. I thank you for your time. Thank you. >> Thanks. >> And welcome to our first your first. >> Anyone else uh in the room with a comment or question?
>> Yes sir. >> Ref Kaplan Thor and I Brimley. Mr. Mayor, you just mentioned the five minute rule. Uh last meeting in this portion of the meeting by my count someone went on for 9 minutes and 11
seconds with a variety of accusations and insults directed at two proudly beach staffers and a realtor who has probably sold more property here in the last 40 years than anyone. A well-known respected member of the community.
None of you said a thing in five minutes. It went on and on. Mr. Mayor, when you did speak a little bit after the nine minutes of change, you were again interrupted with a promotion for a YouTube channel. I don't
understand. So, why wasn't something done or said at 5 minutes? >> My answer that or no, >> I would Well, I would prefer that you answer that. >> Yeah, >> Mr. when I I told him not to to
interrupt as you you saw during those nine minutes. There's there's a lot going on there and you know to I received emails that we should have shut the speaker down and things like that. It's my opinion that that'll cause more of a problem for the burough and more
wasted time, money, resources and simply allowing to do it for the nine minutes. So, you know, that's on me. is not because your elected officials don't have opinions or aren't don't, you know, aren't going to control. It's because I just don't think it's worthwhile to engage in that sort of rhetoric. It's a
free free speech at the mic generally speaking and I don't think that shutting it down is going to reduce the burden cost or time spent on the issues that were raising. Do you understand where I'm coming from? >> Yeah. No, I do. But then so take that five minute notice off the agenda then.
So we don't have a five minute, right? So, so that's the first point. And then again, I I was I was surprised that none of you responded. I mean, mayor, you did say that it was somebody's opinion, but I I >> was expecting more of a a response. >> I I understand
>> from any or all of you. >> I understand there are a lot of circumstances I'm not at liberty to discuss in public uh that weighed into our decision, my decision to let that continue. Uh, for the record, you pointed out the negative commentary that
that individual made towards an individual in town. Uh, I would say if you go back and look at that what I clock to be eight minutes, but if you'd say it's nine, I'm not going to argue. Uh, >> felt like an hour and a half. >> It felt like, >> but please also note that in that eight
or nine minutes, I would say more than half of it was discouraging comments directed at my administration and our employees. it wasn't only at that individual and I absolutely and I have to sit here under various guidance and
freedom of speech doctrines uh and to allow that person to go a bit longer than I think all of us would have liked in the future I'll I will do a better job at trying to manage that but as you said as you saw even tonight there were a couple of individuals who have gone over five minutes and in general as long
as they're not being super disrespectful to their fellow residents. You know, I'm I'm going to continue to allow some flexibility for five minutes in a generally quiet meeting. When I've got the room packed and standing room only
and 50 different people want to talk, I'm going to limit it very clearly to five minutes. So, there's there's a little bit of an art to this science and I do appreciate your comments, but you know, I got to tell you there's a lot of variables at play here.
>> Yes, Mr. Titus. Julie is 605 Avenue. Um I just want to um uh just go on to this gentleman's comments about the wires and everything if I I know that has been such an issue and if we can uh tag on to to get the uh
cable providers and all these people who are non-existent to come and clean them up because it is a mess and I had wires down from the storm and it took them two weeks to come and and just tie it back onto my house. So, it it can be a little hairy, but it would be great. And also those transformer boxes, some of them
are really rusted out and can be a hazard um for um residents. So, it' be great if we could clean it up because we show that we can. And thank you so much for Al for really and Matt for staying on that pole because when you really saw
it, you're like, "Oh my goodness." And I drive by every day living on the north end. So, thank you for that. And secondly, um, can we, and we have done this in the past, um, you know, now it's summer and the winter's over and everything. We have so much trash along the railway line, um, between, I would
say probably, you know, Jersey Shore Fitness down to wherever residents are. And there's all kinds of trash, garbage. I know that New Jersey Transit gave permission. We had people clean it up. And also it's um people with houses there maintaining their properties so
maybe co can go out there because I know there's some mattresses and refrigerators and stuff like that now that we have the nice weather the snow doesn't cover that stuff up. So greatly appreciate if you could um we would work on that. Thank you so much. >> Thank you. Other comments or questions
in the room? Okay. See none turn to Zoom. I see Henry at the top of corner. >> Eileen shishes, you are recognized. >> Can you hear us? >> Yes. Try one more time.
There you go. >> Yeah, that's that's me on my name today. >> Jim Sh. She has 1124th Avenue. Um I took the time the other day to take a look at the um tennis court with the pickle
boards on it. Since I had uh commented it prior to all the work being done that as a tennis player, I could not play on the courts the way they were striped. I would like to congratulate uh the u completion
that was very very well done. Um the um resurfacing of course was excellent, but the striping now has um a soft color for the pickle ball and of course white for the tennis. And as a tennis player,
there's absolutely no problem at all playing on the court the way it's been finished. So congratulations after all of that commentary that we had in the fall about the striping. Uh job well done. Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. Shishius. Appreciate the the followup, especially given the concerns raised by our tennis community. So, until we get to a position where we can expand court surfaces in general, uh you know, the decision by the council was made to uh continue to share that
court and I'm glad to hear from the tennis perspective that uh the striping works. So, thank you. Uh next is uh Oh my gosh, Mr. Greenberg, you seem to have aged >> and my hair got shorter and grayer.
>> Um, so I'm sure many of you may already know, and I don't know if the town has has said anything formally, but uh, speaking of fallen heroes, we lost a a an environmental hero, one of our own, Al Captain Al Majeski, um, who passed
away a few weeks ago. And I was wondering if the town was planning on doing anything formally to honor what he's done for the town and what he's done for our environment. You know, the the uh the Bradley Maritime Forest was his baby uh along with many other
projects. And uh again, I was just wondering if the town was going to do anything for this for this man who gave so much to our town and so much to to our planet. So to your point and and we actually recognized him with a moment of silence at our last council meeting and I
actually did you know quickly overview uh the impact he's had on Bradley Beach as well as New Jersey as well as the eastern seabboard. Uh so 100% I agree with you. Uh the town ourselves don't have plans at this moment, but American
lator does and they plan to have uh a shell of eration they call it. It's not >> it's not me slurring my speech. Um but uh so they have promised to notify me and we we clearly will notify residents
in the town, anyone who care to participate. But uh but you're absolutely right. He was instrumental not only in the maritime forest forest but he was also instrumental just in Bradley Beach uh uh with all the phenomenal in my own opinion uh progress
we've made on Silven Lake. So he led the charge >> with Silven Lake as well. uh just a true inspirational figure here and uh we are aware of it but I don't have we do not the town does not yet at this point at least have uh any any
concrete plans but I know there are celebrations >> okay and um just a a shameless plug for another environmental organization surf rider foundation um on international surfing day we are having uh an art for
the ocean art show uh at gallery 619 19 in Seaside Heights and we're looking for artists to donate uh art with impact. So if anybody out there is an artist and want to donate uh ocean art with impact
um they can contact me or go to the Surf Rider website and or Surf Rider Facebook page and contact us there. >> So shameless plug. >> Thank you sir. >> All right. Uh, again, I can't read the name.
>> Mann. >> Maryannne Stoman. >> Oh, Maryann Stoman. >> Hi. >> Yes. Marian Stolman, 902 Ocean Avenue. Um, I have I looked at the uh concession organization, this corporation that's
going to be uh running the concession at the uh pump house. And um I I see that they have quite a um business with um different kinds of menu items. Are they aware that we won't have cooking in that
facility? Um is that part of what they've uh signed up to? >> Yes, that was very clearly denoted in our specifications. >> Well, good. Um I'm I'm eager to see what they produce under that no cooking because they do have quite a a broad
menu. Um and my second question was they've got um a a mission to expand into entertainment as a part of their business model. Are they going to be expanding into that uh grassy area and
using that grass area for anything at all beyond what they're going to be serving out of that concession window? >> So, we've had no formal discussions other than to congratulate them for being a high bidder, which you know, we contractually awarded. Uh but we're
going to we're going to very strictly limit any uh disruption to to residents views of the ocean or residents quiet entertainment of the ocean. So I can't answer your question because we don't know what their requests are nor do we
know if we're going to approve them, but they know what our requirements were and they they were the high bidder. >> Okay, good. Thank you very much. >> Okay, thank you. And Linda Duffy, I I see your hand up
there. Are you with us? >> I see your hand. I don't see her. >> Linda, you are up if you're interested. >> You're muted. I don't know if this is one of those. >> Oh, no. She did it. She did it. There she is. >> All right. >> Good.
>> Hey. Hi, guys. >> Hi. >> You hear me? >> Yes. >> I want to thank you for my um hiring Michael Collins. He was wonderful and um I think he'd be an asset to the workshop
that we're going to have hopefully soon because Shana said that she thinks that it's going to be later but I think it has to be now. It has to be now because we need to give the voices to the
residents of the town and not to the res um the council. All right, that's said and done. Um, I have a a few Karen things to say. We need to have striping for parking on Brenley
Avenue consistently. We have neighbors that park in the middle of their street over and over through the seasons, winter and summer, in the middle of their rep. nobody else can park too. So,
that needs to be addressed. And also, I noticed also my um neighbors have been putting their garbage cans on their porch. Is that not acceptable? I don't think so. I don't want to look at those garbage cans when I look at my porch on
the day. And um I do think you guys are doing a great job. Thank you very much for all your concerns and considerations for the town. >> Thank you for your comments.
>> Okay, seeing no other hands ra Oh yes, Mr. K. >> Um I I'd like to reiterate the uh comments of my charter study commission colleagues. Michael Collins did do a very good job and I appreciate you
following up, mayor, on um the the list that was included in the dissenting report which um we said we would forward to the council and bring Mr. Collins in to get those bullet points uh done for the town because clearly the voters
voted for the dissenting report. So, um we'd like to get those things done and and I appreciate you, you know, bringing Mr. Collins in to do it in a very concise way because that's how he operates. Um I did want to uh compliment uh and actually question the grants for
the sewers. We were told for years there was no grants for sewers and now all of a sudden we have grants for sewers. How does that work? >> So there was >> for years. So oh there's no grants for sewers. >> So I wasn't here so I couldn't tell you
what transpired. Uh but there was grant money for available through water B and the water infrastructure bank and we qualified up to last year July for um uh the 75% 0% interest and uh 25% of
construction and bond rate um with the potential for 2 million a year of principal forgiveness and Councilwoman Greenblat identified that after she got nelected and then I just sort of you know wrote her coattails a little bit to help make this happen and um It's I
think you know a smart person knows what they don't know. Um and so you know she asked the right questions talked to talked to you know professionals and uh saw the opportunity and so we were able to um you know grab it just in the nick of time.
>> Sure. I mean you see this $2.3 million you know I want to thank all of you for working on that. That's amazing. And >> Mr. Just on this topic, one of the thing I've learned because I was on that council for four years that the administration, you know, couldn't find sewer grant funding. One thing I've
learned just in the last year or so working with my fellow colleagues is that a lot of times it depends upon the engineering firm and we had a unique experience I think with Suburban informing us of this grant money being available. Other engineering firms we've
been working with have not brought it to our attention. I think we we've casted a wider net perhaps than prior administrations and so far I and with Mr. guidance. We've got a a pool of engineers now, seven or so firms, and
we've said to all of them, bring us your ideas, grant funding ideas. >> So, I just think a lot of it's casting a wider net, too. >> You know, I would just add that, you know, historically the town did get the resurfacing from the DOT. So, that was a piece of what was gotten as well as the
prominade extension. you know the council former councilman um Weber was instrumental in helping to get that under the Fox administration as well as the bulkhead work that we're doing now that was actually obtained prior um through p during the prior
administration but you also have to move very quickly on these projects because they all have timelines and they all have environmental and different as the mayor said you know um rules red take and if you don't move quickly and and expedite these things you'll lose the money and so we you know and we've
encountered some of that here that we're really pushing hard to um get these jobs underway so we don't lose the grant monies that we obtained and so we have to be diligent. >> Sure. And to that point about the uh prominade and then the Silven Lake work
and then also the ordinance that you did tonight 2026-24. I mean the the D needs to understand that home rule counts and we understand the impacts that we have here and you know you you're taking care of things um
based on the environmental conditions that you know exist here and the NJ that D real is just a broad brush across everything and you know I I hope that you know your resolution the language board resolution um asking for a delay
on that um gets to the right people. I think uh we need to contact our uh assembly and senate representatives and say, "Hey, this is just this is not going to work here." But thank you for being, you know, reactionary and understanding the impacts of the
groundwater and and how it affects residents. But that was that was very important to me. Thank you. >> Thank you. I'll ask one last time any other comments or questions. Going once, going twice, sold. Uh item
item uh 16. We don't have a 15. I have 16 on the agenda. Executive session. >> Uh there is none. Item 17 is adjournment. I make a motion we >> all in favor.
>> Meeting. >> Thank you. Final file case number on them. >> I don't know. You already did. or what are those?
>> These should not be like they should be. So I I don't know if they go in your office. I would think they probably don't belong in my office. more back. >> I cut all the