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Part 1 (Video ID: -YUi3_rOIJ8):
- 00:00:17: Meeting Start, Prayer, Moment of Silence, Announcements
- 00:02:38: Executive Session Announcement and Council Discussion
- 00:30:28: Resume Meeting, Executive Session Summary, Minutes Approval
- 00:35:50: Approval of Bill Requisition List, Public Comment (Agenda)
- 00:36:21: Ordinance 8, Pack Regulations, Public Hearing and Adoption
- 00:37:28: Ordinance 9, Lead Service Line Replacement Project Introduction
- 00:38:00: Ordinance 2026-10, Short Term Rental Amendment
- 00:38:36: Resolution 2026-131, Citywide Yard Sale Dates and Requirements
- 00:39:07: Resolution 2026-132, Refund of Rental Registration Fee
- 00:39:23: Resolution 2026-133, Damaged Mailbox Reimbursement
- 00:39:54: Resolution 2026-134, Tax Collector Overpayment Refunds
- 00:40:11: Resolution 2026-135, Sand and Gravel for Beach Paths
- 00:40:59: Resolution 2026-136, Welcome Sign Flagpole Electrical Services
- 00:41:52: Resolution 2026-137, City Hall HVAC System Upgrades
- 00:42:58: Resolution 2026-138, Radio Site Move to Water Tower
- 00:44:29: Resolution 2026-139, FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants
- 00:45:34: Consent Agenda: Raffle Licenses and Event Permits
- 00:46:06: Council/Manager/Committee Discussions - Veterans Banners
- 00:47:56: Department Head Reports, Memorial Day, First Ward Projects
- 00:53:31: Farmers Market, Deputy Mayor First Ward Projects
- 00:54:07: Handicap Access, Memorial Day Parade, Elks, Plants
- 01:01:40: Bonfire, Chamber of Commerce Event, Movies, and Festival
- 01:02:52: Traffic Issues, Atlantic City Casino Pilot Program
- 01:06:41: Public Comment - Military Veterans Recognition (August)
- 01:13:29: Public Comment - Lead Pipe Replacement Cost Discussion
- 01:14:27: Council Comments, Memorial Day Remembrance, Adjournment


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I'd like to welcome everybody to our May 20th Brigade City Council meeting. Please rise for the flag salute. standut mayor Karen leads us in prayer. >> Heavenly Father, thank you for the precious gifts of freedom, the freedom to worship, to speak, and to live

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according to our conscience. On this Memorial Day, we remember with deep gratitude the brave men and women who gave their lives so that we might enjoy these liberties. Their sacrifice reflects your love. Help us use our

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freedom wisely to serve others, seek justice, and reflect your light in a world longing for peace. Comfort the families who have lost loved ones in service. And remind them that their sacrifice was not in vain.

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May we each live each day with thankfulness and courage, honoring both their memory and your grace. In your name we pray. Please remain standing for a moment of silence. Uh would like to honor the passing of

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Mr. William Hoffman senior who has been a resident of Brigantine for many years where he and his wife Tina and their raised their four children Barbara Beth Christine and retired police captain Bill Jr. He is also survived by his

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eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Bill had a long career with the FAA and loved to travel with his family and friends. He was a longtime member of the Brigantine Recreation Commission and was often seen cheering

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for his grandchildren at their crew races, track races, and lifeguard events on the beach. Please keep the Hoffman family in your thoughts and prayers. Thank you. Please be seated. >> The uh open public's meeting act announcement. >> Notice of this meeting has been provided

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as required by law. >> Executive session. >> Uh yes, mayor. We will need an executive session. Uh topic will be contract negotiations. proceeding to read the resolution. Motion second. >> All in favor?

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>> I. Any opposed? Seeing none, motion passed. We'll be back probably about 20 minutes. I'll check Is that Something. is more fun. Great.

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Please. Excuse me. Let's get to it. Let's wait. Principal. >> All right. Can we have a motion and second to resume the meeting?

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>> Second. >> All in favor? >> Any opposed? Seeing none, motion pass. We're going to resume the meeting. Carl can summarize. >> Sure. Carl Taylor executive session tonight. There's discussion of the contract. >> Thank you. All right. All right, we need

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approval of our May 6, 2026 council meeting minutes. We have a motion second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, can we have roll call? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mayor Sarah.

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>> Yes. >> Need our approval of our bill requisition list. We have a motion. Second. So moved. >> Second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, can we have a roll call? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Sarah,

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>> yes. >> Uh, we have our public comment. This is on agenda items only. Anybody wishing to be named uh anybody wishing to be heard on any agenda items, please come up and state your name and address for the record. Seeing no public comment, we're going to close the public portion.

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Uh, first up, we have uh we have ordinance number eight of 2026. This is a public hearing and adoption. This is an ordinance to amend section 198-34 definitions and sections 198 through 63

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general regulations of the city code to ensure compliance with the revised New Jersey pack regulations. We have a motion and second. >> At this time, we'll open it up for a public hearing. Anybody wishing to be heard, please come up and state your

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name and address for the record. Are you speaking on the pack regulations? >> No. >> All right. So, we have another open message just on public hearing. >> All right. >> All right. Uh, we're going to close the public portion. Any council comments?

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Seeing none, can we have roll call? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. Mayor Sarah, >> yes. Motion carried. >> All right. Next up, we have ordinance number nine of 2026. This is an introduction. This is a bond ordinance

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providing for the lead service line replacement project in and by the city of Brigantine in the county of Atlantic, New Jersey, appropriating 11,500,000 therefore and authorizing the issuance of 11,500,000 in bonds or notes to the

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city to finance the cost thereof. Motion second. >> Second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, we have roll call. Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Rear. >> Yes. >> Mayor Sarah.

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>> Yes. >> Car. >> We have ordinance number 2026-10. Um this is an ordinance amending chapter 246 of the code to city of Briantine. We have a motion and second. All right. This is for short-term

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rentals. Can we have uh questions or comments? Seeing none, we have roll call. >> Yes. >> Latiri, >> yes. >> Hi, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mayor Sarah, >> yes. Carry. >> We have resolution number 2026-131.

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This is a resolution establishing the dates for the citywide yard sale waving permit requirements. This is June 12th through June 14th. A motion second. I'll hold second. Questions or comments?

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Seeing none, we have roll call. >> Yes. >> Latiri, >> yes. >> Haney, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mayor Sarah, >> yes. >> Resolution 2026-132. This is a resolution authorizing a

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refund for an overpayment of a rental registration fee. A motion second. >> Second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, can we have roll call? >> Yes. >> Lati, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Reen? Yes. Mayor >> Sarah. >> Yes.

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>> Motion carries. >> Resolution 2026-133. This is a resolution authorizing reimbursement for a damaged mailbox caused by a snowplow operations. Motion second. Second. >> Questions or comments? Seeing none, we

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have roll call. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Reen? >> Yes. >> Mayor Sarah? >> Yes. >> Carry. >> Resolution 2026-134. This is a resolution authorizing the tax collector to issue overpayment refunds.

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Have a motion. Second. >> Second. Questions or comments? Seeing none, can we have roll call? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Sarah, >> yes. >> Car. >> Resolution 2026-135.

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Uh this is a resolution authorizing a contract with Tuahoo Sand and Gravel for I5 gravel in the amount not to exceed 25,000. The purpose of this is to repair our beach paths that have been damaged

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due to the beach erosion. Motion second. Uh John, I just want to thank public works for all your work out there. I know people are excited to have this done on the summer season. So I know it's a valant effort in this basket. If there's no further comments, can we

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have roll call? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Sarah, >> yes. >> Resolution 2026-136. This is a resolution authorizing a contract with Northeastern Electrical GC

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services for electrical services to the welcome sign flagpole in the amount of $7,97340. Motion second. >> Second. questions or comments? What did it mean? >> Say it again. What was your question? >> What did it need? Like what was the uh

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It's a brand new flag now that the welcome sign for the bridge there. >> Okay. >> Like said lighting. Yeah. The lighting for everything. >> As you know, you can't have the flag. >> There's no further questions. We have roll call.

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>> Yes. Let's hear. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mayor Sarah. >> Yes. >> Perry. >> Resolution 2026-137. This is a resolution authorizing change order number one for city hall complex

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HVAC system upgrades. Um this is an increase of $91,516.19. Motion second. Um, basically a line of the HVAC system in city hall

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is original. Like in the police department, they still have chillers instead of air conditioning units. So, I like how he's looking for it. Um, when the contractor started to get into the work, this is extra wiring, extra pipes, things that didn't come into play. So,

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they're trying to make sure that everything's done right. I know me personally, if you're going to do a job, do it right. as they got into this and this is something that we expected there's additional work so this reflects that work there's no further questions we have roll call

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>> yes >> yes >> yes >> yes >> yes >> yes >> yes >> resolution 2026-138 >> uh this is a resolution authorizing the contract with tactical public safety to

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move the radio site to the 14th streets water tower. This is the amount of $51,250. Motion second. Yeah. So, you know how we do all the work for the water tower. We had to have everybody move their stuff off. Well, Tactical who does this charges for it to

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come off and they're charging us to go back on. Um, I don't agree with the fee. I understand why they're doing it. They're business. They need to make money. I know that they have costs. I know that it's necessary for fire. I just want to say I feel like it should be part of the contract, but I get it.

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There's cost business, right? I get it. >> Yes, sir. >> Thank you. I appreciate that. I want to hold you that >> let the record.

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If I've learned one thing in government, never say never. Because, you know, I never saw a storm turn around and go the other direction and hit freaking, but you know what I'm saying? >> All right. So, now I appreciate that, John. It should have a very long life up there, and I know that we've

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made that tower and the corral up top the best it can be. So, I'm going to go with you, but hopefully. All right. If there's no questions or comments, uh, can we have roll call? Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Sarah,

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>> yes. >> Uh, resolution 2026-139. This is a resolution authorizing the submission of applications for fiscal year 2024 flood mitigation assistance FEMA program grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Uh, before

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we introduce this, is is that the right year? >> Yes, that is the right year. So, this is the grant that we applied for for the uh shoreline on East Shore Drive, Golf Course Drive there. Okay. >> So, in 2024 um we applied for this and then FEMA

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stopped all of their grants and now they're reopening the same uh year. Yes. >> All right. Yeah. I just wanted the same question. >> Yeah. I just wanted to make sure before we did it because we can correct it right now right here. >> All right. So, good. So, can we have a motion and second? >> I'll make that second.

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>> All right. Tiger, thank you for explaining it. Appreciate that. All right. So, we have a motion second. We're good. Questions or comments? >> Seeing none, we have roll call. >> Yes. >> Lati, >> yes. >> Katie, >> yes. >> Villio, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Rean, >> yes. Mayor Sarah, >> yes.

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>> Car. >> Our consent agenda. We have um St. Thomas raffle license numbers 1153 and 1154. Uh chamber raffle license number 1155 and 1157. Uh, American Legion raffle license

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number 1158, special event permit, good times in Jersey. Motion second. >> Questions or comments? May have brok. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Hat. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Reen? >> Yes. >> Mayor Sarah?

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>> Yes. >> Oi, we have our council manager committee discussions. >> Mayor, two things. I know you said never say never, but after that damaged mailbox caused by a snow plow, John will never let me drive a snowplow again.

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Uh the the only thing I want to add is I I want to thank the uh members of public works for um getting the veterans banners up. This was a couple year project we were working on and we got them all a bunch ordered last year. Unfortunately, they came late in the

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year and we weren't able to display them, but I am really thrilled and man, we've had so much positive feedback. And uh John had a great idea uh because we had some extra spots to get some um flag banners as well. And uh he even put them in the beach parking lot, some of the

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beach parking lots. Um I noticed one right back out here uh our park our parking lot right here. So, man, what what a cool thing to go up on that prominade and walk in and see all those banners and all those local faces. >> The minute they went up, more people are coming in. >> Yeah, we've already got about a dozen

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more applications uh that that Rachel is processing. So, yeah, it's exciting. So, thank you, John, to your crew. >> I want to thank both of you guys for getting that done. Really important. I think something that's awesome about walking down the proven is it's like

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walking down memory lane and seeing like a lot of the oldtime families, you know, people that like I respected as a kid that never realized they were veterans to see them up there and walk through there. And I think it's really important to make sure that we hold on

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to and um maintain that legacy. It means something to be a veteran. It means something to serve this country and it's something that should never be forgotten. And I want to thank the two of you for your hard work on the sign tiger on day one. Taking this job. It was the first thing that brought up to

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me. I was like absolutely let's make it happen between you and John. Making that happen is huge. You know that's a legacy that we should always continue. Something very proud about our so thank you both. All right. Over to our department heads.

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No, everything good for Memorial Day. We're ready. I know it's I know beach control is not here, but it's gonna be a wet weekend. >> What What I'm gonna throw it out curveball and you guys know off the top of your head what peaches will be this weekend. Is it the usual

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16th Street posted on Facebook? >> All right. So, rain or shine, I saw that the beach control said we will have lifeguards out there. And I don't know if people saw what happened in Ocean City. Um, it's tragic. You know, this why we always say make sure you swim by

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a lifeguard and it's why we have beach control out there, especially early season. So, again, please swim by a lifeguard. Just make good decisions. I go to our deputy mayor. >> Again, the flags, the banners are gorgeous.

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I be building um coming onto the island when I found out that they were up with my daughter and we went up there and she never met her grandfather. He had passed before she was even born. There he is right up there.

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All right. Uh there have been a lot of questions recently about projects and issues in the first ward which the mayor has provided updates for on social media. In case some of you have missed these posts, I'd like to review what has

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been done. First of all, for several years, we've known that the tot on Northshore Drive across the street from the Lynx Clubhouse is in dire need to be replaced. The city applied for and received a grant, a green acres grant to cover 75% of this

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project, which is estimated to cost $565,500 in grant funds, as well as a loan of $184,500. The total being about $75315. We will keep you updated as we move

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through the necessary steps to complete this project. Next, several people have inquired about the area next to the top line. Again, for many years, we've discussed the possibility of having a permanent kayak launch. Uh, presently, folks park near

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the Northshore Drive, park along Northshore Drive, and walk their kayaks out into the water to launch. The first phase of this project would be to construct needs to be to construct a shoreline protection for that area. We

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will apply for D permits to put in a gabian system and eventually look for grants to build it into a um into a taxpayer funded project to provide this area for kayakers to launch.

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Also, the corner of Sheridan Roosevelt has come under fire lately. It has always been an area of concern and now that the sewer work is finished, uh we are just waiting for the reconstruction and repaving to begin sometime in June.

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The police department, thank you for putting the cones out um to help improve traffic flow and increase visibility of the stop signs. We did ask about the possibility of installing four-way stop signs on each end of the 100 block of

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Roosevelt. This is not possible because they can only be placed on square intersections, which these two areas are not square intersections. As part of the reconstruction and repaving project, concrete islands will

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be built on both sides of Sherid Boulevard as it enters Roosevelt. Please be patient and careful as you enter this area and please slow down on Rosenville Boulevard. There have been several complaints about

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the rough on the golf course not being cut. I want to let you know that the rough mower had broken just in time for the rough to start to grow. The mower has been repaired and the grounds keep the grounds crew has been out there this

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week catching up on these areas. And I want to say that the course is looking great with all the work that is being done in many of the areas that in the past have had poor drainage. Finally, I want to thank John Doring and

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public works for repairing the slide at Shark Park. I'd also like to let our residents and visitors know that it is just as easy to call public works at 6092667800 to report these issues as it is to put

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it on Facebook. Please make sure that you come out to the far first farmers market of the season this Saturday from 8 till noon, weather permitting. Um there are uh approximately 70 vendors this year and

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throughout the year we're going to have 25 young entrepreneurs uh selling their wares and their their services. Um happy Memorial Day to everyone. Stay safe, be well, and we'll see you next time. Thank you.

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It was incredible. The number of people That was the consensus sitting up there. Also, lot of questions regarding handicap access to finish. That's what we got to get clarification

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on. So, it's actually the county. So, we reached out to the county. Um, each of you should have received letter U that that our city manager sent out to the county administrator. Um, kind of Paul bringing up all of those questions that you had. And also, one of the things we

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would like to do is request a walk through with the county engineer, county administration, and the uh engineering firm does all the inspections. there's some issues that we believe weren't properly addressed. We're asking for

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clarification on those and to do a walk through to make sure that that job is 100% complete and to everybody's satisfaction before the county closes it out. So until we have those answers and have that walk through, uh we don't know. And we also want to make sure too

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that you know the county knows and understands that there might be some issues there that they're unaware of. So that's kind of why that button is there because that's kind of the partnership and stewardship that we have with them to make sure. So that'll be the first step. Once we do

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the walk through, we'll be able to make a determination on what the next steps are, especially for the I'm going to call it a handicap ref. I don't know if the county is aware that is currently taped off project.

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Yeah, that was access. and that's our concern and I don't know if the countyy's aware of that. So that's why um our city manager sent a letter to the county administrator to make them aware of the situation. So it's one of those things I know um Karen

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had kind of said that people put stuff out on Facebook. So we're kind of doing the same thing is uh putting a letter to them say hey here's things we pay attention to or you might not be aware of. Let's sit down

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and talk about this and help. >> Yeah. And I I believe we we have an outstanding relationship with the county and I believe they've always done just pass. Thank you. And I appreciate you as

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a second councilman that you're on top of this making sure it's not correct. Exactly. Eat your sandwich. >> A lot of places I can't go. Don't like gravitate. I got a question for you. You know, I didn't get any rentals this year

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because people looked at the beach and said there's no access on >> and that is an issue. Like I said, the county may not be aware, but that's who that's

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Yes. Thanks, Mayor. So, just as Paul was uh speaking about this Monday the 25th, Memorial Day, day when we uh honor all our service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice and serving our country.

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Very solemn day, but a day that uh we also revel in that bravery and uh those brave members who did pay that ultimate price sacrificing their lives. So, uh, with that said, uh, this Sunday, uh,

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step off is at 10:45, I believe, for the parade at the north end of >> I have 10:30. >> I got 10:30 rebel time. Muster up time. 10:30. >> I thought it was. Yeah. If I'm wrong, somebody told me I don't want to mess up. I have I have on my schedule 10:30.

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>> Call it 10:30. 10:45ish. >> Yeah. All right. I'll be here early. I don't want to be late. >> So, uh, yeah. So, gather up at north end of Roosevelt Boulevard. I mean, River Boulevard by uh the library and down to

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Veterans Triangle. It's always a beautiful ceremony where we honor those memories. And so for those who can make it, it's a beautiful it's a just a beautiful wonderful ceremony. And uh also uh I was unaware that Mr. Hoffman had passed away. Bill Senior uh what a

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wonderful man was on the recreation board with a great sense of humor. Always love to laugh at. So uh rest in peace Mr. Hoffman. Thanks. That's all I got. >> Thanks, Mayor. As always, support our local charities. As Dennis mentioned,

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the um the parade, the step off Memorial Day ceremony sponsor the BFW. Please go support them afterwards. They always do a nice uh afterparty. You may get a free drink when you walk in. Sponsored by one of our local

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business man. And then after that, please support the Elks. You have um Clan Bake on Sunday as well. So that'll go on the rest of the day with live music. Keep these these great charities going. Motor Island. It's all done. Thank you.

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Yet this week started working on some of the fantastic plants together. They got over there. Thanks everybody for coming out. Besides everything else and John fab on

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flags, but besides the farmers market and the parade on Sunday on May 8:30, uh we have our bonfire for the summer on 26th Street. It's right by Dennis House, so you can, you know, stop in there and say hello to you.

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Uh then we have a uh Chamber of Commerce has a nice uh uh sunset social at the Brigotine uh historical museum uh June 3rd from 6:00 to 8. So that that'll be a good night there at the Brigine Historical Museum. good reason to go

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there and they'll have some, you know, or some things on the summer season chamber movies in the beach. Four movies July 7th to 21st, August 11th, August

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18th. Family fun weekend July 4th, 3rd and 4th. So, a lot of good stuff going on. food truck festival one one a month for uh so that's uh basically it

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thanks >> I forgot what your phone number was >> all first of all uh John I want to thank you and the matching team at the blanks for taking care of that grass I know there's a little bit transition coming in um on it right away thank you very much I appreciate that time please uh pass that long.

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That's how we get stuff done. Uh the other thing too, uh Chief, uh Chief Ward, I want to thank you for addressing the traffic issues back on like Roosevelt and Sheridan, and I know you guys took care of that right away, making safe a lot of the residents who live in that area. Could not believe how

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fast respond, made things safe out there. They're good with it as a temporary measure. Keep that going until we get the concrete out. So, thank you very much. Um, one of the things I want to bring to council's attention, community's

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attention, I think it's something that nobody's really paying attention to, but it's something that I think doesn't just impact Britain, but I think impacts all of South Jersey. I don't know if people are familiar on what's happening with Atlantic City, but their pilot, if you don't know what a pilot is, it's a

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payment of taxes. Long story short, there was a disagreement between Atlantic City and the casinos on how casinos should be taxed. Ended up in court battle, ended up in Atlantic City and the county, I believe,

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having to pay a lot of money back to the casinos. They put a pilot in place in order to make sure that there's, I guess, an acceptable payment from the casinos to Atlantic City and to the county.

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That pilot is set to expire this year. I don't know what the answer is going forward, whether it's putting another pilot in place or coming up with a system of how they should be taxed. My concern is if this isn't done correctly,

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you can see three casinos close their door and you're looking at 20,000 plus people losing their jobs. This reminds me very much of the housing crisis market crash we went through in 2008. and it will have ripple effects on every

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single municipality. The other thing that concerns me, you're starting to hear talk again about North Jersey gaming. If we can't get this situation straightened out in Atlantic City and you start seeing casinos close because

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it is not financially viable for them to be there, that could decimate South Jersey. And this is something nobody's paying attention to. I know our county executive worked really hard um when the first pilot and second pilot were put in place. I know we filed litigations to

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make sure that the taxpayers in Atlantic County were protected. You know, we're lucky to have good people like him and Senator Palina and Senator Brown who worked on this before, but this is something that um needs to get done. I've had the opportunity to talk with some people. I know that there's a

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foundation there, but this is something that people really need to pay attention to because we need all of our community leaders on board to get this done before the end of the year. It can't be a last minute thing. So, I want to make sure that people understand the gravity of

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making sure that this is done correctly and that we have, you know, cooperation, partnership by all of the people who need to be involved in this. There's a lot of smart lines, but it's got to get done right. This is something we're going to start asking questions about and I think it's something that impacts

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all of us. So, I'll keep people posted as we move forward, but probably biggest issues impacting all of us right now and nobody's talking about. So, we'll keep people posted. At this time, I'd like to open it up.

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Anybody wishing to be heard, please state your name and address for the record. Floor yours. >> Okay. the gentleman first. I thought I'd give them the opportunity. >> Sorry, you're you're in uniform, so I look pretty concerned. Thank you. My

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name is Ed Dixon. I live at 3507 Asbury Avenue in Ocean City. I'm a lifelong member of the VFW in Washington Township, a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus in Washington Township, and also a member of the

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American Legion in Ocean City. and I'm here to thank you for all you do to honor our military veterans. The Memorial Day tribute, the 83rd anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, June 6th.

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Think of that day. over two million military personnel, over 4,000 ships, and over 7,000 planes of all type. The greatest armada the world has ever

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seen. As you know, after a long battle, defeating the enemy. This year, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great country and independence. Our military has allowed

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our country to live in freedom. Many good men and women fought and some never returned, but are still in our hearts. Today, they are still fighting in foreign countries to keep us safe and

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preserve our freedom. In November, we celebrate Veterans Day, a great remembrance and tribute to them. There is something I would like all of you to consider. I am here to ask this

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mayor and council to consider dedicating the month of August to our military veterans, men and women. They have made many sacrifices for us and their families.

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It is the veteran, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the veteran, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.

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It is the veteran, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the veteran, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the veteran, not the politician,

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who has given us the right to vote. Back in the day of our forefathers, they started with a militia, all men and women in the country at that time. An army grew,

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then a navy, then marines, then the coast guard, and then the air force. Now 250 years, the greatest military in the world. On July 4th, we celebrate our

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250th anniversary of our independence. And next door in August, with your approval, we will honor all those who made it possible. May God bless all of you and thank you

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for your attention. What do we need to do, >> sir? What do we need to do for August? Anything special? Resolution. What is it? What's the actual sir? >> All I ask is for either resolution or proclamation on paper. I have a copy here I could

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show you if you'd like to see before I leave. It's up to you. or I could come back and visit your office and drop off a copy. They can make a copy of it. But if you'd like to see it now, I'll get it for you. >> I say if you have a digital copy, if you make sure you get that to our city

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manager and your contact information, I'm sure I'm speaking for council. We would be honored to do that. >> Thank you very much. >> Appreciate it. I'm also in contact with uh Congressman Jeff Andrew. He has made

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a offer to uh our uh representatives in Congress to dedicate this month. He himself had a different month of mine, but after speaking to him with the successes that I've had with the different cities, uh he changed it to

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August. And there's another reason for August if you'd like to hear. Yes, sir. August is the last month of summer. There are many important days in August to celebrate. August 1st is Air Force

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Day. August the 4th, United States Coast Guard was established in 1790. The seventh Purple Heart Medal was established in 1782. And the Veterans War began or the

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Vietnam War began in 1964. On the 14th, Japan surrendered, ending World War II, 1945. On that same day, there was a national Navajo code talkers day. I assume some

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of you remember that. They made a very big offer effort during that war. It's the only code that can be cracked. >> On the 16th, National Airborne Day, on the 19th, National Aviation Day, and

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last but not least, Women's Equality Day on the 30th. Our hope is that when I was growing up every morning at 6 PM, the Star Spangle Banner was being played. I don't know if any of you remember that.

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That's why I've always made woke up early, especially on the weekends, and heard that going off first thing. It is starting again. The great American family apparently on CBS.

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We'll have that on 6 a.m. in the mornings. Tune in. Bring back some memories. So, thank you again. >> Thank you for coming in and thank you for your service. >> You're quite welcome. Thank you again.

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>> Just make sure we get hook up the tiger. >> Okay, I will. >> Yes, John. >> John Johnson, 36 Cokeill Beach Drive. With the bond ordinance concerning lead replacement, does that mean that the property owner will not be responsible

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for the cost? >> No, not necessarily. So, this is the first step in us trying to secure funds because uh but there it is still to be uh we still got to determine how that pricing ratio is going to fall. There is going to be some cost to homeowners for

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this. Okay, >> this is to cover the larger scale because there's there's a lot to be done with this. >> Remember, this is a state project that was mandated to us. >> I hate it, right? All right. Thank you. But, uh, also special thanks to the

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whole city, particularly Tiger and John for all they do, but you certainly do honor and salute our veterans. Thank you for that. >> Thank you, public comment. Close the public portion. Any final council comments?

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>> Yeah, mayor. Just a sir, thank you for your service once again and your service to the Legion as well to the American Legion and um I just wanted to touching on that piggy back piggybacking off of what Mark was saying uh earlier with the

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BFW and the get over there. Our American Legions had uh be remiss if I didn't mention this. A few of us were able to make it. We were kind of spread thin that day. But this past Saturday, they had their armed forces day celebration and they installed a new uh commander,

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Julie Browse, captain, United States Navy, 25 years, US Navy. So, uh, whatever we can do to get over there, support the Legion is always a great thing, too. And, uh, obviously to be a tough one when they're there always, uh,

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you know, they're great. Um but the Legion uh you know we all know the American as well. So I just wanted to mention that >> you have their phone number. >> What's that sir? >> I don't have it on my phone but it's usually online.

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>> Yeah I think if you contact our city manager I'll make sure he gets I have both. >> All right. Thanks. There's no other council comments. Uh just one of the last things I just want to say. I think on this Memorial

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Day, I want to make sure that we always honor and remember our brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in the name of freedom and safety of this country. Everything that we have in the nations because of their love, their dedication, and their sacrifice for what

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matters most. Thank you. Uh we have a motion and second to adjourn. Second. >> All in favor? I. Any opposed? Seeing none. Motion pass. Thank you for coming out, watching your council team at