Call the meeting to order. Thank you. >> Flag salute >> allegiance to the flag >> of the United States of America >> and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all.
I think everyone knows us, but just in case, this is Commissioner Landra. I'm Commissioner Mento and Mayor Creel is on the Zoom. He's traveling tonight um to pick up his daughter. Okay. The open public meeting announcement. >> Roll call.
>> Oh, we had to do roll call. I'm sorry. Roll call. Lisa, >> Mr. Langra, >> here. >> Commissioner Mento >> here. >> Mayor Creel >> here. Can you hear me? >> Yes. >> Good. >> You read the open public. Okay. Open public meeting announcement. Lisa, >> pursuant to the open public meetings act, adequate notice of this meeting has
been provided. The agenda for this meeting is posted in city hall and on the city's website >> and the live streaming announcement. Lisa, >> the city of Vetner offers live streaming and the option of public comment via remote access as a convenience to the public. In the event remote access is
unavailable for any reason beyond the city's control, the city will not pause or stop the live meeting. The city reserves the right to discontinue remote access at the discretion of the city for any future meetings. Thank you. This is our workshop portion, but tonight we're
going to pass the resolutions for uh our promotions and then swear in um the gentleman being promoted. So, we're going to do that first before the workshop. So, um our first resolution
is 25-376 appointing Vince Grenice to fire Lieutenant in the Betner City Fire Department. May I have a motion? >> I'll make that motion. >> Second. >> Second. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Langrath. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento. >> Yes.
>> Mayor Creable. >> Yes. The second resolution 25377, a resolution of the city of Vetner, county of Atlantic, state of New Jersey, appointing Homie Quinoni Quinones to police lieutenant.
>> I'll make that motion. >> I'll second. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Langra, >> yes. >> Commissioner Mento, >> yes. >> Mayor Creable, >> yes. and resolution 25378 of the city of Ventner County of Atlantic, state of New Jersey,
appointing Gabriel Henel >> as police sergeant. May I have a motion? >> I'll make that motion. >> I'll second the motion. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Langra. >> Yes. >> Mr. Mento. >> Yes. >> Creable. >> Okay. And and now we will swear them in.
>> So up first is Mr. Grenice turn. Yeah. We got the mic here. This is good. >> Are we ready? >> Yep. >> Okay. I, Vincent Gice, do solemnly swear that >> I, Vincent Gise, do solemnly swear that
>> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> that I will bear true faith faith and allegiance >> to the same >> to the same
>> and to the governments established in the >> and to the governments established in the >> United States and in this state >> the United States and in this state >> under the authority of the people. >> under the authority of the people. >> That I will faithfully >> That I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially
>> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office of >> all the duties of the office of >> fire lieutenant >> fire lieutenant >> effective December 18th, 2025. Y say that according to the best of my skill >> according to the best of my skill >> and ability >> and ability. >> So help me God.
>> So help me God. >> Congratulations. >> Congratulations, Lieutenant Uh, let me see. All right. >> Come on. Just sign a paper. Hey, buddy. grab it.
>> That's one for you. >> Yes. Thank you. Congratulations. Thanks. Okay, next we have Homie. >> Homie. So you have Somebody moved by the flag. Okay.
>> Any kids that are going to rais? >> Okay. Um, >> we're gonna repeat after minutes. I, Omi Kinones, do solemnly swear that >> I, Omi Kones, do solemnly swear that >> I will support the Constitution of the
United States. >> I will support the Constitution of the United States. >> And the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey. that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> that I will bear true faith and allegiance >> to the same and to the governments
established in the United States >> to the same and to the governments established in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office
>> all the duties of the office >> of police lieutenant >> of police lieutenant >> according to the best of my skill and ability >> according to the best of my skills and ability So help me God. >> So help me God. >> Congratulations. >> Okay. So
um we need signatures. Get a picture. Gotcha. Hello and hi. Um, >> that's it. You got it. Wait, you're right. >> What channel?
>> I got it. >> We're all done. >> Okay. >> So, you're going to repeat after me. Okay. I, Gabriel Hanal, >> I, Gabriel Hanal, >> do solemnly swear that >> do solemnly swear that >> I will support the Constitution of the
United States >> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> that I will bear true faith >> that I will bear true faith >> and allegiance to the same >> and allegiance to the same >> and to the governments established >> and to the governments established
>> in the United States >> in the United States >> and in this state >> and in this state >> under the authority of the people >> under the authority of the people >> and that I will faithfully >> and that I will faithfully >> impartially >> impartially >> and justly perform >> and justly perform >> all the duties of the office
>> all the duties of the office >> of sergeant of police >> of sergeant of police >> according to the best of my skill >> according to the best of my skill >> and ability >> and ability. >> So help me God. >> So help me God. >> You got it. Congratulations. The family wants to take a picture.
>> Just a quick story how I met. We were just elected into office. We weren't even sworn in yet a fire on Newport Avenue that he was the first officer on scene. Got the people out of the house and notified the fire department to get there. He saved seven, eight guys who ran a band up in the back
of the building. So that's that's a general we just take a picture with them. And >> do you want to take a picture with the three of them? >> They're still here. I don't know. They're here. Okay, >> we'll get the police then.
>> Hey, Lee, will you get it? >> Okay, >> on the flagger. You want me? >> Which one? >> Wait a minute. >> Look at Lisa. That's the one that's getting very sick. >> Where's Lisa?
>> Hey, Lisa. Lisa profile. All >> right. Everything signed. >> Yes, sir. right there. >> All officers. >> All officers.
out of your hand. You go. You know, you guys That's right. Got to move the flag. >> Am I good? >> We're done with that.
All right. Want to tap the gavl and Okay, we are going to resume with our meeting now. You are welcome to stay but you have to be quiet. Doesn't matter.
Okay, we are going back to the workshop portion of our meeting and we're going to go through every item on the agenda. First item will be a resolution setting the 2026 city commissioner meeting schedule.
This is something we do every year and uh like this year there will be one meeting in June and one meeting in July and August and one meeting due to the holidays in November and December. The next resolution is authorizing an um enforcement for no parking within the
city of Ventner from January 1 to March 31st. This is something we do quarterly uh for areas that uh will be deemed no parking. The next resolution is uh a tax abatement for block 150 lot 4, also
known as 5804 Edgewater Avenue. The next resolution is a tax abatement for block 77 lot 7, also known as 11A South Newark Avenue. The next resolution is a refund of deposit for the use of the community building to Annette Valeri and she made
that deposit on behalf of the Ventner City Republican Club. The next resolution is a refund of deposit for the comm use of the community building to the Vetner City Democratic Club.
The next resolution 364 is authorizing change order number three. This is a final change order for the Vetner Gardens Plaza stormwater rehabilitation and I would ask Commissioner Langraph if he would like to add anything to that. >> Sure. Um this is the final change order
on the project. It does increase it by $67,139. We are still under the total original amount of the project. It was $716,20. We are just over $716,000 with the total
contract. the final uh paving work, manholes, some gutter replacement, sidewalk work, just to finish out the project. Um the last thing we had to buy was I think was a bar screen for the the pump um there on Vener Gardens Plaza pump station. So it's under a project that came in under budget, which is
always nice to see. >> Yeah, that's excellent. >> Can I add one comment? >> Sure. >> This is a project that Margate participates in. >> So Ed Stinson is working on doing a closeout. There were some things that were added, probably these change orders that are being addressed here that
weren't technically part of the pump station and the the agreement. So, we need to kind of separate it out so we can send them a an appropriate bill for their share. >> Correct. Yeah. This stuff wouldn't be tied to that >> more the finished work.
>> So, the number um Lance is mentioning is part of our responsibility. >> Mostly ours. >> Yeah. Mo most of they're going to pay 35% of the actual rehab and reconstruction of the pump station. Anything that was ancillary to that is ours.
>> Okay. >> Yep. >> Okay. Resolution 365 is authorizing a contract to Marathon Engineering and Environmental Services for preliminary assessment for Vetner West parcels not to exceed 4,000. And I believe this is for um the the
area we've been speaking about. Yeah, this is all related to the greenacres diversion. There's new resolutions coming up to award contracts for appraisal services also related to the same issue. >> Okay. Resolution 366
is authorizing the waiver of fees for the application for special events for city sponsored events for 2026. This is something we do every year. Resolution 367 is authorizing the city of Ventner Police Department to participate in
Defense Logistics Agency law enforcement support office 1033 program to enable the police department to request and acquire excess department of defense equipment. And this allows our captain to apply for surplus equipment from the military. For example,
>> you were looking to get a tank. >> Yeah, I was going to say when when does the tank show up? We want to thank >> Hey, resolution 368 awarding Remington and Vernick engineers for planning and design services for Winchester Avenue
water main replacement. It is phase one of the New Jersey water bank FY26 drinking water program for the city of Vetner and it's not to exceed $65,000. And >> yeah, briefly the resolution kind of says what it is. We're getting money
from the I bank to help design this project. Um, it's also that same street is getting a sewer line as well. So, we're going to try and double double dip when we take dig that road up. We want to make sure we do what we can while it's unearthed. >> Okay. Resolution 369 authorizing an
award of an emergency contract under the New Jersey local public contracts law resulting from an emergency condition involving the water man valves on the 14 foot water man. It should be 14 in >> 14-inch water mane that crosses under the bay from Edgewater Avenue to Sulf
Avenue in Ventner Heights. >> This line provides water from to the to the heights from the island or vice versa I should say. Um and we were trying to work that valve and it is not operable and we have to be able to control that valve one because there's a
a construction project there, a bulkhead project that our water line goes underneath. We have to be able to shut that off in case that water line is damaged. So, we have to do this rather quickly. It's um significant project uh that'll happen hopefully in the next couple of months and it's not a cheap
project either. So, put in an insertion valve. >> And I have an add-on to that as well if you don't mind. Uh we've actually proceeded with awarding the contract for this as an emergency. It was certified by city engineer Ed Stinson and this resolution is confirming the findings of
an emerging condition and authorizing us to wave the bidding requirements. Uh so this is already being taken care of. >> There's a there's a lead time on the valve. >> They're not on the shelf somewhere. So >> okay, thankfully we don't get many of
these that we have to do like this. >> Agreed. >> Um resolution 370. um authorizing cancellation of tax. This is a veteran exemption and located at I can say location 214 North Derby.
The next is resolution um a ventner for a state of New Jersey LEAP grant and I believe this is a shared service uh through the county for thermoplastic traffic line striping handcart. >> Correct.
That's a mouthful. the the thicker lines you see the stop bars and things like that that are thicker and aren't just painted on. It's a thermoplastic. Uh this is a shared service agreement. It's a lot of municipalities that are on this shared service agreement, >> but the county will purchase it and then we can request to use it. There'll be
training involved for it. It can it can save us hiring, you know, Delta Line and and the zone striping guys to do smaller jobs. Um but it works out much better. Those those lines last longer >> and they're more reflective at night. >> Great. Okay. question. Commissioner Langraph, does this um can this be used
for crosswalks? >> It can. >> Okay. >> Okay. Resolution 372 accepting the resignation of Cing Harvey and this was a uh employee of the
finance department. Resolution 373 authorizing a cancellation of tax. This is also a veteran exemption of 114 North Troy Avenue. Resolution 374 is authorizing the
transfer of appropriations. This is something normally done every year and I believe it can only be done November, December, and January under the state regs. Correct. Or did that change? >> November through December. You can do uh
current year appropriations in the first quarter of the year. You can also transfer appropriation reserves if there's a reason to do so. >> Okay, great. Uh, resolution 375 supporting an amendment to the Atlanta County solid waste management plan endorsing the expansion of the ACA
landfill at the Howard Fritz Honaman Environmental Park. I think uh what I just read says it all. And the ACA is looking to expand that landfill to give it uh several more years of life and which results in savings to the
municipalities when we are working with government versus um having to take waste out of state or out of county. And then we go to resolution 379 awarding a contract to integra realy resources resources for appraisal
services not to exceed 24,000. And the next one I believe is the same um purpose. So I'll read it. Resolution 380 awarding a contract to Henry J. Mancini and Associates for appraisal services not to exceed 27,000.
This is also related to the diversion uh that we're looking at with the NJP and Green Acres. We're required to get three appraisals. We already have one appraiser on board and these are the other two to equal three. Is that correct? >> No. >> No, that's not correct. Okay.
>> We No, we we have to get two appraisals on each both on the uh piece that was diverted and on the two parcels that were offering as the compensation. So, just two appraisals. They had to be Greenacres certified. They have to
follow Greenacres rules on how they conduct the the appraisals. So, that's >> So, two, not three. >> But it's three parcels. It's the library site. Got it. the two light uh the two parcels that are Ventner West.
>> Okay. And then resolution 381 awarding a contract to Shore Top Construction for reconstruction of pickle ball and tennis courts not to exceed $1,13,495. >> Yes. So just a quick note on that. Our estimates came in right around that number. So we had really good bids. They
were all within $50,000 of each other. Um that shows that we had good plans, good specs and and a good estimate on it. So we knew where we were coming in. Uh this will hopefully start in the coming 30 to 45 days. We hope uh to get this work done through the through the
springtime and be ready for next season. Uh it'll be resurfacing, reconstructing, not even just resurfacing all of the tennis courts and the pickleball courts with new fencing um pavilion there and and renovation of that area um quite a bit. So, >> so you expect it to be complete at the
end of spring? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> We have to be ready for the season. >> Okay. There are no discussion items that I'm aware of and uh we come to the public portion. So, if there was anything that anyone wants to talk about now um in regards to anything that's on
the agenda that I just went through, it has to be on any item that's on the agenda. So Jim, can you ask the um anybody on Zoom? There's nobody here. >> Is there anybody on Zoom who wishes to speak on any of the items that have been discussed so far? Please make yourself
known within the chat feature by raising your hand and you will be recognized. >> Okay, we have no ones. And and Jim, the TVs went black just >> Yeah, I I turned them off because they were warm to the time. >> Okay, so this closes the workshop
portion of the meeting and uh in the regular meeting we will also have approval. No, we do not have approval of minutes. We do not have any ordinance introductions. We do not have any public hearing or ordinance adoptions. I think we will have an executive session at the
end of the meeting. Okay. Um, so now I'm looking to uh introduce uh close the workshop. >> Motion to close. >> Roll.
>> Need a second. >> Okay. >> You're muted, Tim. >> Tim. >> Mayor. >> He's muted. >> I can second. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> Sec. >> I'll second. >> Okay. Roll call. >> Commissioner Langra. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento.
>> Yes. Fair Creable. >> Yes. >> Okay. I need a motion to open the meeting. >> I'll make a motion to open the meeting. >> I'll second the motion. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Lang Grant. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento?
>> Yes. >> Mayor Creable? >> Yes. >> So now um we'll need a motion to adopt resolutions 358 to 375 and 379 to 381. I'll make the motion to adopt the resolutions as stated.
>> Second the motion. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Lang Grant. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento. >> Yes. >> Creable. >> Yes. >> Okay. Approval of bills and payroll. Amy >> payables for this period 13,847,59710.
Payable or payrolls for this period $1,443,3776. Okay. Do we have a motion? >> We'll make that motion to approve bills and payroll as stated. >> Second the motion. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Langra. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento. >> Yes. >> Creable.
>> Yes. >> We have no announcements and safety report. And now I'm looking for if anybody has any comments they'd like to um bring forth having to do with anything. It doesn't have to be an item on the agenda. You can come here and speak about anything.
>> Commissioner reports. Yeah, I I was going to do that next. >> Okay. >> Okay. There's no Is there anyone? Jim, >> you want public first or do you want the commissioner reports first? >> Usually, it's the commission reports then the then the public comment.
>> Public comments, please. >> There's anybody from the public who wish to speak on any items, please make yourself known and you'll be recognized. Hearing none, we can move to the commissioner reports. Commissioner Langrath. >> Sure. Um boardwalk construction is
moving forward. They have excavated the area below the boardwalk. What was below the boardwalk is now gone. Um the purpose of that is to actually create area for runoff from our streets from Atlantic Avenue towards the ocean drains that way. So they've excavated out about
3 to four feet. So that area had filled in since the dunes were were constructed. So that provides a little bit of stormwater management area, if you will. Uh the pile driving started right here on Cambridge and we'll start moving back towards Siri Avenue over the next few weeks. Once they get a first
the first few pilings in, they'll start the construction of the the peers, the stringers, and then the decking on top of that. So moving forward, >> um >> I'm sorry. You expect that to be finished? But only because people ask. I read Facebook. They have they will it won't be finished,
>> but it'll be the section that is torn up. We anticipate that being completed by miday. >> Yeah, it's usable then. >> Usable. Yes. Reopened. Um then we'll pause and come back in September of next
year to hopefully finish the rest of it going towards Atlantic City. The hope is that we get to Surrey Avenue sometime this winter and can then move towards Jackson Avenue a little further with the demolition and then following construction um and then pause for the summer. Come back in the in September.
We have to have it done by October. >> Right. For the grant. >> For the grant. >> Yeah. Okay. >> So, um >> did we have do we have them working the weekends? I know you talked about it. >> No. So, what they did was they brought three crews in um instead of bringing working they weren't going to work weekends.
they were going to work four tens and then a an eight on Fridays, but what they've done is they brought in three crews. Um they had some difficulty with the pilings at first, but I think they've worked that out. Ed was telling me how they were going to try and do it a little differently so it moves quicker. Um but that's where they are right now. They brought in three crews.
Once they get the pilings set, they'll be able to really start moving. That's the the hard part. >> Um did you see the drone video that somebody did? >> Yes, that was Jordan. Yeah, it >> was fantastic. It >> was fantastic. It >> was really neat. >> It was really neat. Um, reminder from everyone you saw on our
our social media page and our our our website, when we get snowstorms, you are responsible as the property owner to clear your sidewalks. U, we have not issued fines. We can. If you don't clear your sidewalks, you're it's your responsibility to do
that. So, please, after the storms, you got 12 hours. You should get them clean either yourself. You got to hire someone or have a kid in the neighborhood come along and do it. Um, you have to clean your sidewalks, >> especially along school routes. >> Yes. Well, everywhere. >> Everywhere.
>> Um, it was treacherous walking the neighborhoods this week. Um, wouldn't believe it was 20 degrees on Monday and now today it's 55. A little warm. Um, uh, I'll let Maria talk about my favorite event, which is tomorrow night. 20 of your events. So, I'll let you talk
about >> really hand on the fire. >> Oh, right. Okay. >> The big the big man on the big truck. Um, some sad news. Uh, many of us knew Jimmy Accardi. Um, he was a longtime lifelong resident of of Ventner City. Uh, he passed away this week. They had
his services this week. Um, just a super nice guy. Um, he will be missed in our community. Um, city decor. I want to thank Rick and the um, Department of Public Works team for getting all the lights up and everything. We haven't had a meeting since Thanksgiving. So, um, city's looking good. I did see some
things down in North Wildwood this last night when I was down there um that I think we want to look to next year. Some some additional things to add. Uh some pretty neat stuff. So, I'll talk to Rick about that and make sure we have some funding for it. Um the parade and tree
lighting went off fantastic, better than ever. I thought we had the most people we've ever had at the tree lighting. Um the parade, Shelley, Donna, her team, their teams, public works, fire department, police department just did a fantastic job. Uh weather cooperated. Um the snow didn't come till the next day,
which was nice. >> Thank you, Joe Marti. >> Yes, exactly. Um and and watch that that uh stream live stream. That was pretty neat. I watched it. >> Great. Yeah, it's on it's on our site on YouTube. >> Yep. >> And you can get it on TV, too. The whole uh parade and
>> and discussion afterwards. >> You have a smart TV, I guess. >> Yeah. >> I don't know how to do that. >> I get my daughter to do it. I don't know how to do that. Um >> do you have Alexa? I do. It's not tied to my TV, though. >> I did that, but I don't know how I did it. >> Yeah,
I need the younger folks to to teach us how to do that, right, Tim? >> That's That's right. We need We all need it in our houses. >> Yeah. >> But, um, my whole family was able to watch it in Florida and Pennsylvania. It was really nice. >> Very cool. >> It was a great parade. >> Yep. Really went off nice. Um, one last
thing, u, and we're going to have to set up to talk to Nicole and Kat about this and probably get Ed Stinson and our, um, planning board attorney as well, Leo Leo Manos. Uh, New Jersey pack rules are anticipated to go into effect in January. They're going to pass those. We
were hopeful that they would not, but, it'll be last parting shot of Governor Murphy's administration to put these rules into play. We're going to have to look at our building heights, uh, because right now they are tied to base flood elevation. that base flood elevation will probably go up between
four and five feet depending on what flood zone you're in and that would make for structures that will be 55 or so feet above grade. Um that's not something I think is appropriate on the island. Um so there's going to be some limitations there that I think we should
look at. Um building height, lot coverages, things of that nature that are going to be affected by these rules. We're going to have to change our our local regulations on that. Can you repeat how high you just said? >> So what happens now is our our rules are set that you measure your building
height not from the ground. You measure it from the base flood elevation. So right now in most areas it's it's 10 plus two. So it's 12. So you start measuring from elevation 12. You have 35 ft to build your house in. The box just moved up. After Sandy you had to move
everything up. So we we elevated. Most towns did do the same thing. you took that building envelope and you moved it up to start at the base flood elevation. If we allow that to happen now, these homes are going to be four to five feet taller. Um, and it's one, the lots here
are not large enough to allow stair access outside to get in these homes. Two, they're going to be another 5t in the air. Um, which is extremely high. Um I I one of the things you talked to also is um the fire department. How do we get
access to these higher structures with our ladders with our truck ladders tiller I think they call it. Um so those things are I I met with Brigantine this week. We talked about some changes there. I want to bring that to our a planning committee of of probably the
folks I mentioned our attorneys and our planner Jim Martella. We'll bring him in uh and Roger see what we can talk about and we'll have a committee meeting probably next week of some sort to get >> also going to be costly very costly right >> for home people to build the homes this
is going to increase home costs dramatically um not only for folks building you know single family homes but and I raised this issue at the league last year and at um builder's conference last year as well to the D
and it's going to affordable housing prices are going to go through the roof. >> And does this also apply to somebody that's remodeling and the improvement is more than 50 or 60%. >> They would have to elevate. >> Okay. >> Yep. Yep. >> That could be a kitchen. >> Well, so >> depending on your house.
>> So what we've done here in Ventner, we were the first town to do it when we got in office. We changed that that rule that it said it was 50% over 10 years each year here in Ventner. So what that does if you you watched how I did my home. Yeah. I did it in phases, >> right? >> So, every couple years had nothing to do
with doing it all at once. It hadn't something to do with the budget, trying to, you know, make sure I had enough money to do that phase. But what now you can do 50% of your home's value each year. So, what's what's happening is people are able to do that. And also, you can get it appraised. It it's based
on the the appraised value of your home. So, in our books, the assessed value is kind of low. >> Yeah. But you can go get an appraiser and they that value is a little bit higher when the appraiser does it. A lot higher actually. Like my home was worth $100,000.
>> Yeah. So was mine. >> The lot is where all the money is, but if you get an actual appraiser to come in, the assessed value is based on the the structure, but an appraised value would would put more value on the structure. So >> well, I said it could be a kitchen. You're modeling your kitchen and you're over 50%. >> Exactly.
>> 60% >> easily. Um, and just wanted to also thank Rabbi Rapaport for one inviting us to his um, manure lighting and then coming to ours the very next night and doing the same here. So, um, and just merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and
happy new year to everyone. Mayor. >> Yeah, if you can hear me, I I'll I'll uh I'll just reiterate uh the uh community appreciation that you did uh with the parade, the tree lighting, and the um the Hanukkah celebration. All these were
great opportunities to u talk to people about their um about their faith and their year and and to share some of that joy that uh we have in Ventner. Uh those are all great events. Um I just have one item. Um, I just want to keep everybody up to date on I have been having
discussions with uh Jerry Del Rosa at uh the county regarding the Dorset Avenue Bridge. Um, he is hopeful and confident that they are working on the um on two uh primary areas. One on the mechanical
side uh and electrical side. So the contractor is addressing motors uh variable speed drives uh the locks for the spans and different components and evaluating uh replacing some of the mechanisms. They're also specifying uh
also working on spec developing a uh specifications uh to secure a full replacement of some of these mechanical and electrical systems over time. So, that's something that's that's happening and they are working on that diligently um for the long-term life of the bridge. And um
what I'm excited about uh to share is for the physical aesthetics of the bridge. This is something that will happen in the next year, year and a half. Over time, as weather permits, they're going to start replacing the roofs on all four of the towers. Um they will do uh they'll surround the bridge
with uh uh scaffolding uh in order to complete concrete patchwork and power washing as weather permits. Uh they'll be treating the towers with uh uniform colors to improve the aesthetics and weather proofing uh and cleaning. Um so
the the colors and the aesthetics of the building won't change. Um and they're also going to clean and reuse the existing lighting. So all these all these uh various projects I think we uh one of the one of the icons of our town that that that that be that bridge that
we've all uh we use every day multiple times a day. So um looking forward to that and I'll keep you up to date as I get more information on. >> Tim, can you talk to him about allowing us to light that bridge up next holiday next year? Making that a destination
Dorset Avenue bridge. >> I can see it now. People doing their Christmas card pictures there all lit up, >> right? >> Does the county do any decorations on their properties? We just have them do it. >> Well, just for liability reasons, honestly. Selfish reasons.
>> No, no, not for selfish reasons. But, um, >> no, I need my public works guys hanging out over the water, you know, hanging hanging lights. >> Right. Right. >> Just saying. >> It's It would be It would be great to see like a like outlined like boat house row with white lights. That would be a
really something >> for for the for the Christmas season and the holiday season. >> I think we pushed Denny for that for next year. I like that. >> Yeah, great idea. Those kinds of things that are unique to Ventner, I think are a great way to um I will I'll bring it up.
>> We've got I think I feel like we got a good relationship with uh the county now. Um and uh I've had a couple face tofaces with with Denny over the summer and I'll continue to do that. >> Okay. Anything else? >> Nope, that's it.
>> Okay. And um as you know, I have revenue and finance and that's pretty much business as usual. Amy's working really hard on the budget and you got year end on the horizon, I guess, right? And I have the tax office and um it's business as usual. We talked about some of the uh
past events. We also had our annual New York City bus trip and that was fabulous. We took two buses up to see the Rockett and we had some free time and um tickets go on sale in July for next year's trip. So book early so you don't
miss it. We sell out. Um we are planning our 26th season and entertainment bookings are approximately 99% complete and we have some returning um entertainers and we have some new ones
coming and um again we'll be um hoping to get the same sponsors which were um lovely to have this year for our concerts. And we have Lance's favorite event tomorrow night is Santa on the firet truck and he will tour ventner
neighborhoods aboard the firetruck spreading holiday cheer and bringing a festive experience directly to the residents throughout our community. And then the Vetner business association is uh hosting the Polar Plunge Winter Festival at 12:00 p.m. It starts at St.
James Memorial Hall at 1:00 p.m. at Newport Beach and then 400 p.m. at Ventner Social afterparty. And I think that is about it. >> I hear rumors Shelly might plunge. >> Serious.
>> Um I'm challenging her. >> You know, you can get good information from our Vetner City uh Facebook page, our website, as well as our Vetner City special events Facebook page. A lot of times people ask, "How do I find out about this?" There's really no um advertising in newspapers anymore. You
have you have to go to social media whether you like it or not. >> Beach tags. Oh, for the holiday beach tags. We are selling holiday beach tags. Come to city hall for those, right? You can't do that online, right? The holiday ones. Okay. So, um how much are they,
Lisa? >> $12. >> $12. And they're in a pretty box, right? Yes. >> Okay. So, if anybody wants to give a beach tag for the holidays, come in the city hall, come see Lisa, and um she'll sell you one or she'll sell you a hundred, whatever you want.
And I think that's everything for me. So, next, I guess I need a motion to go into executive session. >> So, moved. >> I'll second the motion. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Langra. >> Yes. I'm sorry. I was reading Lynette's
comment on >> Yes, your craval >> and news source is called downbe.com. >> Yes, Nette chimed in. News sources downbe.com. >> Oh, downbe.com news source. That's
serious. She reports all the time. >> She does. It's a it's a great way to >> Okay, we're we're back from close session. During the close session, we talked about three different collective bargaining agreements that the city has with um different units. All are
represented by Teamsters Local 929. One um is for the bluecollar um group group which is typically public works. Um the other covers clerical employees in the city and then the third covers um telecommunications operators or
dispatchers within the city. Um the discussions were centered around the negotiations which have been recently held with those units and potential terms of a memorandum of agreement. Um and there's going to be resolutions now presented to the commissioners as to
whether they want to vote to approve the memorandums of agreement with these three units. So, um, I'd ask the first is for a resolution approving a memorandum of agreement between the city of Ventner and Teamsters Local 929 for
the clerical unit effective January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2028 and a resol and authorizing the execution of a final agreement consistent with SAN. So, if there's a a motion to adopt that resolution, somebody can make that now.
Do I have to make a motion to come out of executive session first? >> We kind of we didn't make a motion, but we came out of it >> to come out of executive session. Okay. >> I'll make a motion to approve that resolution. What was the number? 382. >> 383. >> 383.
>> Yeah. Thank you. >> I'll second the motion. 383. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Langri. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento. >> Yes. >> Mayor Creable. >> Yes. >> Okay. Okay. I now have for consideration resolution 384, which be a resolution
approving a memorandum of agreement between the city of Ventner and Teamsters Local 929 for the DPW uh bluecollar employees with the effective date January 1st, 2026 through December 31st, 2028 and authorizing the
execution of a final agreement consistent with same. >> That was white color, wasn't it? >> That was blue. >> Oh, white. >> I did white. >> White was first. Gotcha. I got my numbers back. So, >> there's a motion for resolution 384.
>> Motion. >> I second the motion 384. >> Roll call. >> Commissioner Lang Grant. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento. >> Yes. >> Mayor Creable. >> Yes. >> Okay. And then I have uh resolution 385 for consideration. A resolution
approving an amended agreement between the city of Ventner and Teamsters Local 929 for the telecommunications officers which are dispatchers effective January 1, 2026 through December 31st, 2028 and authorizing the final execution
of an agreement consistent with those amendments of a motion for resolution 385. >> Make that motion. >> I second resolution 385. Roll call. >> Commissioner Langra, >> yes. >> Commissioner Mento, >> yes. >> Mayor Cable,
>> yes. >> Seeing there's no other no other action. Correct. Motion to close the meeting. >> We have to have public portion. >> We did. >> We did it before. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Didn't we? >> I did it first before. >> Okay. >> Remember, I reversed it. Just thought it would be nice to have the commissioner
comments at the end. Yeah. Yeah. >> I thought we should end with commissioner reports. I don't know. >> You want to have people be able to comment on >> Yeah. You want to have people be able to comment on Commissioner Tom. >> So, >> oh well. All right. Next time. There were no people. So, >> motion to close the meeting. >> I'll second the motion.
>> Thank you everybody. Thanks for uh affording me the opportunity to come in. >> Roll call. >> Mr. Langria. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Mento. >> Yes. >> Creable. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Thank you all. >> Good night. Good night.