Fourth, we have a workshop to begin. Uh we're going to it's a discussion with our burough engineer regarding the proposed 18th Avenue subdivision. So our engineer, Samian, is here tonight to discuss the burough's plan to subdivide the property at 7031 18th A. Uh the
subdivision is scheduled to go in front of the planning board on August 10th. >> Thank you so much. Tonight, hopefully this is fairly straightforward, floor, informative. I know both are probably difficult for everyone to see. If you want, you all
want me to pass this around or we're familiar with the site. >> So, the site is the most >> live. >> So, the site is the old first aid. Uh years ago, years ago, the burrow had acquired the property. Uh it's an oversized lot. Um
through logistics and function, uh the burrow at one time I know was talking about developing that lot. the borrow was talking about developing that lot. That no longer is going to happen. So now the idea will be to subdivide the lot. Again, what you can see here, you have one oversized lot. Uh subdividing
into both lots, you are continuing to be two oversized lots. So for example, your minimum lot area for the R40 zone is 4,000 square ft. After the potential subdivision, you'll be just under 6,200 square feet. So 6,194. Fully conforming in every other way.
Tonight, like I mentioned, it's more so informative. um maybe any feedback that the governing body does have. If there is any any questions, I'd love to answer this Monday. The plan is to go to the planning board, go for the subdivision. If that subdivision gets approved, we'll go to the county and ultimately you all
still need to and will vote on the potential subdivision and sale on sub excuse the sale of the property. The idea of the subdivision is to as best as we can uh remain single family homes. It matches with the the
aesthetics of the surrounding area. I know that uh some of the feelings were hey let's not have a development or anything such so subdividing that before we sell potentially uh would help restrict that as best as uh we possibly can.
>> What's the area zone right now? >> R40. Sorry. So, what are the dimensions? >> So, I'll I'll bring that up. >> So, we're 125 by 100 and it will be 125 by 50. 125 by 50.
>> Yeah. After the sub. >> So, again, we're over over by about 50%. So, just under 6,200 as you see just under 6,200. Um everything will be conforming obviously
um obviously after sale if you have a not a non-conforming application they would have to go to the board but I expect due to the size of the lot proximity you really you shouldn't be having someone come and ask for any type of relief and then obviously you know we the board can also then take into
consideration that they do approve this >> and so you mentioned that um you believe it would easier to sell if we subdivide it first. >> Well, so there's there's two rule like two rules of thought. You could sell it right now. Uh you have an oversized lot. There's no guarantee that you would have
the next buyer subdivide it and put two single family homes. You're still not necessarily guaranteed that right now. Um this just helps. Yeah. So if you sold it right now, someone could potentially develop it. go. It's still residential, but it's
just kind of a one step more for us to >> the affordable housing, but what what would happen? I don't know if we consulted the housing to get jammed up for doing this potentially. >> Yeah. So, I to avoid Yeah, we could always do that. This size lot wouldn't be able to function with
five units. Um I don't believe we'd be getting jammed up that way, you know. So, for the affordable housing, five or more units, that's one 20%. Um, I don't believe the lot would be big enough for that. Well, you could >> not subdivide. >> Yes. Yes. Yeah. That would be my opinion. You know, you could get someone
build a really nice big home. You could get someone to try to squeeze something in ask for more relief. >> Again, it's more so just a little bit of a safeguard, especially the cost is fairly dimminimous for the burrow to to do the subdivision. So, it's really just one more safeguard for the
bur to have to maintain the characteristic of the neighborhood. >> Interested. >> And if they're subdivided, a ahead of time they would be sold as two separate lots. >> So yeah, that actually you could either that I don't know >> we can sell them together but they're two separate lots so they can't understand.
>> So one person would have to buy both lots. >> No. Well, they can. So one person could buy both or two pe two sets of people could buy okay individually. >> And then if they wanted to build the big home on that lot, they'd have to go back and the lots again after we >> to consolidate the lots.
>> Yes. And that's also then that will ultimately be up to the board to to approve. Now again they're fully conforming. So but yes to your point if someone the same entity bought both lots they can always try to go back to the planning board to have consolidation. >> And this is just the land no dwelling.
>> Just the land no dwelling. Yes. >> Actually I think by by law if the same person both bought lots both bought both lots it's deep but it actually is a merger. If it's if it's not if they're not non-conforming lots. That's correct. Yeah. So, if you have two lots that are
adjacent to each other and owned by the exact same entity >> and that's for non-conforming lots. >> Those are for non-conforming lots. So, if you had you know two small lots uh tech and again like there's a time there on a big I always joke about this. Um so there are so if you actually have like
Samuel Vaky and my and my next lot is Samuel Jay and Vaky and they have to be identical. So there's there's ways that you could kind of go around anyway. I I don't I don't see that seeing that happening >> and especially because they're both conforming. >> Correct. Yes. It's a move point. Yes. Exactly.
>> Hey, are you saying um affordable housing could object to this after it takes place? >> Well, yes. I mean, if they thought that we because because we have an obligation, although it's it's the minimum because we don't have land, but we're essentially I've been what I'm hearing is it's not going to be a problem. But if it was a lot that could
have put some affordable housing on it and it would have worked like a 20% could have what 650 units on it. Additionally, >> doesn't that's why I asked the question. >> No, it was a good question. Additionally to to both of you to be this was actually part of our vacant land
adjustment. Yeah. So when we went through rather the original portion of the fourth phase, you know, you consolidate every piece of vacant land. So then you could say, hey, this is what's possible. This is what's not. That's how we got our required. >> Any other questions, council?
>> Okay. Um, I'd like to ask for a motion to open the meeting to the public for comments. >> So move, >> sir. Anyone from the public have any questions or comments? All right. Motion to close the meeting
to the public. >> Or workshop, I should say. >> Okay. >> Thank you all. >> All in favor? >> I appreciate everybody's time. >> All right. Thank you. >> All right. So, the time is 7:39 and I'd like to call the meeting of the mayor
and council to order. Please rise for salute to the flag and silent reflection. >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice
for all. >> Okay, thank you Amy. Sunshine, please notice that this meeting has been provided by the adoption of a resolution by the mayor and council 16th January 2026 in which resolution agenda in regular meetings commencing January 6th. Notice delivered
to the press to post and a copy on the website and on the bulletin board. All meetings. >> Thank you. >> Roll call please. Councilman >> here. >> Councilman >> here.
>> Councilman Vent >> here. Counciloman >> here. >> Councilwoman McIntyre >> here. >> Thank you. I'd like to ask for a motion to approve the minutes from the July 21st, 2026 meeting.
>> All in favor? >> I. >> Um I believe there are no communications, proclamations, or presentations. Correcting me. Correct. Okay, great. Um then let's move on to reports of committees starting with Councilwoman McIntyre. >> Thank you, Council President. Do you
have anything to add? >> No major issues. Um we did uh put together a flyer for the annual um fishing derby on Lake Monday. Um I sent it to Amy this morning or afternoon, not sure what time um to get it out.
I have to ask you, did the crosswalks were >> painted? They look great. Thank you. >> Well, you know this. So, I appreciate that, >> Council. They were not painted um previously years ago. They It's plastic, so we could paint over that. So, we had
to bring in a separate company to uh it's called thermoplastic >> last a lot longer. So, that was done. >> We used them this weekend. So, I noticed. Thank you. That was quick. >> All of that is turned over.
>> Thank you. Um, Counciloman Randers is not here. Councilwoman Albalid Doyle. >> Thank you. Um, so on behalf of the tourism commission, we do have our farmers market tomorrow. Um, please go and support our local vendors. Um, and
we have our next installment of Wednesdays on the Water. Let's hope the weather holds out for us. Uh, that will be everyone's favorite like I said last last time, eat bandits and that's from 6:30 to 8. Um, Amy Drew, will the
farmers market be placed by the the zebo again this time or will we'll stay at the front? >> We don't plan on moving it unless directed otherwise. Um, the vendors felt that it it didn't really help. I think it actually did the opposite because
people that are so used to it now, >> right, >> they didn't see it, so they didn't stop. >> Right. Okay. >> So, the farmers market will be held in its original location unless otherwise noted um closest to Main Street. Um as far as our next item, everyone get
excited, get excited for the best day of the year, Lake Como day is coming upon us. that is 9:2626 and that will be from 3 to 9:00 p.m. Um, we will have events like we've had in the past. So, the fishing tournament will be before that and the race before
that. Um, so we'll get some more information to you as we have all of those days and times. But do know that Lake Mode is on 92626 from 3 to 9. And we are still looking for craft >> just craft vendors. >> Just noformational. No more information. >> No information. Yes.
>> So craft andformational vendors. we are at capacity for food veterans for the first time. So we are very excited about that. Um so everyone look forward to that and more information to come. The last I haven't reported out yet uh for the shade tree commission. I just want to let everybody know that we have met
for shade tree. We are getting things up and running. It's um it's a work in progress because we haven't had a shade commission here in quite some time. So we are getting things going, learning all the regulations and the rules and and getting ourselves acquainted with the ordinances. Um, it looks like Sha
Tree will have a table at Lake Como day. So residents will be able to get some information. So that will be f one of our first introductions for Sha Tree to the community. So look out for them um at le matters in order.
>> And did you say that tomorrow is not Wednesday on the water right? It's next Wednesday. >> It's tomorrow. >> Oh, I'm so sorry. Thank you for correcting me on that. Yes, it's the 12th. Sorry about that. >> But we still have farmers market. >> Yes, we still have farmers market still coming out.
>> Thank you so much. I was one week ahead of myself. >> All good. >> Um, yes. So, I will correct August 12th EOS and but yes, the farmers market will be there next week. Excellent. >> Thank you. Thank you for pointing. >> Absolutely. Um, all right. Councilman Mric, >> thank you. All matters are
>> excellent. Um, oh, Councilman Dant. >> Thank you, Council President. ceremonies are >> excellent. All right. So, my report um uh I just first of all wanted to say thank you to our vendors and to um the people who came out for our mayor's
bash. It was excellent and from what I understand I think we had the biggest turnout that we've had in four years. So, that's um excellent news especially for our recreation department because I know we've uh raised money for that in the past. I think the money has gone toward the playground and the new
playground we have as well as um the scoreboard at the baseball field. So, it's great to see improvements come along there at our little park. Um and then um I'm reminding everyone that school Belmar Elementary starts school September 8th. Don't really have to talk
about that. Still summer, but uh we have a couple of half days to start and then um we're underway with full days after that. And then I have a few things recreation as well. Um, quite a few. So, bear with me for a minute.
I'm going to try to skip through things that I've already announced. Um, let's see. Uh, the G Gary Latigia Memorial Blood Drive will be on Tuesday, September 1st at Taylor Pavilion from 12:30 to 6:30. Um, there's a wellness
event on August 25th inside Taylor Pavilion from 6:00 to 9:00 with yoga, herbal tea, and a sunset meditation. Please bring your own yoga mat. Um, senior game day to include Ma Jang and Canasta will start up again on September
14th inside the Taylor Pavilion at 12:30. Um, call Belmar Rec office for more details. Um, and then Belmar Recre and Belmar Library also offer free fitness classes to Lake residents. Please call Belmar Rec office for more information and a list of classes.
They're held in the mornings at the Belmar Rec Gym at Belmar Burrow Hall. Um after Labor Day, they'll move back to Taylor Pavilion. So I have a couple of flyers um for these. I'll post them on our Facebook page uh as soon as they get a chance, but sounds like some interesting things coming up. Um other
than that, all matters are in order for me. Um so we'll move on to unfinished business. I believe we don't have any unfinished business on the agenda. Um so I'll ask for a motion to open the meeting to public for comments on new business. Wait,
>> new business? >> Yeah. Oh, excuse me. New business only. >> Thank you from the public. Okay. So, uh motion to close to the public for new business. >> Okay. Thank you. So, um nothing on the
consent agenda tonight, so we'll move on to new business. Um we have a special events application uh from the NJFMEA. Is there a rep here tonight? see them here.
>> Um, >> yeah, we do. Let's see. September 12th. >> Um, in two weeks. >> Yeah. >> The next meeting. >> So, >> yeah. Amy, did you I'm sure you advised them to come. >> And I talked to somebody who said they
would be here tonight. carry through the 18th. >> Okay. All right. So, let's do that. Is everyone? >> Yeah. Carry next meeting. >> Okay. >> Do we have to make a motion to do that? >> All good. Okay. Okay. Moving on to resolution 2026-102,
payment of bills, offered by Councilwoman Alva Doyle. >> Thank you. So offering resolution 2026-102 be it resolved by the mayor and council of the burrow of Lake Ko that the proper officers be directed and authorized to
make payments from the following account. The current account of $39,724.96 the water account $77,4304 the general capital fund of $8,52.50 the grant fund account of1 747.65, the escaro account of $1,227.50,
the tourism account for $275, and ECH wire payments of $45,230.64 for a total of $173,00,68829. Do we have a second? >> Sorry. >> Roll call, please. I know you.
>> Council open. >> Yes. >> Councilman Dean. >> Yes. >> Councilman Ventry. >> Yes. >> Councilman Adalado. >> Yes. >> Councilwoman McIntyre. >> Yes. >> Okay. Um resolution 2026-103
offered by Councilman Ventric. >> Thank you council. So offered resolution 2026-103 be resolved by the mayor and council for Lake officers be directed and authorized to make payment from the following account
New Jersey Natural Gas Company $17949. >> Thank you. Do I have a second? >> All in favor? I'm sorry. Roll call, please. >> Councilman Skull, >> yes. >> Councilmano, >> Councilman, >> yes. >> Councilmano, >> yes.
>> Counciloman McIntyre, >> yes. Okay. Um, resolution 2026-104 offered by Councilman Dano. >> Thank you, Council President. Sold off for resolution 2026-10.04. This is a resolution authorizing the
cancellation of the remaining balance of the professional services contract. This is related to our March professional services contract with Arari and Iodino to provide architectural services to determine that under the um the remaining services are
not needed. agreed to cancel the unused portion of the contract and represent unexpended balance of 44,5 and mayor council determined it was in the best interested >> I have a question we get something in
writing do I have a second Second >> roll call, please. >> Counciloman Scott, >> yes. >> Councilman, >> yes. >> Councilman Ventric, >> yes. >> Counciloman Alvado, >> yes. >> Councilman McIntyre, Councilwoman McIntyre, >> yes. >> All right. Thanks. We'll move on to
public comments. Um, can I ask for a motion to open the meeting to public for uh comments on anything? >> So, moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. Anyone from the public wishing to
um come forward, please just state your name and address. Okay, we have a motion to close the meeting to the public. >> So move. >> Do we have a second? >> Second.
>> All in favor. >> Thank you. All in favor? >> All right. Next meeting, please. >> The next regular meeting of the council will be held on Tuesday, August 18th at 7:30 p.m. in the lake meeting room. All meetings are open to the public. Uh, can I have a motion to adjurnn?
>> Second. >> All right, meeting is a journey.