Good evening. I call to order this evening's meeting, June 25th, 2026, uh, Vendor City Commission meeting. Uh, call to order. May I ask you all to rise for the flag salute, please? >> I pledge allegiance to the flag, United
States of America, >> to the republic for it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Uh, Lisa, would you uh uh take the roll call,
please? >> Commissioner Langraph, >> here. >> Commissioner Mento, absent. Mayor Crebel, >> here. Lisa, would you please read the open public meeting announcement? >> 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. >> Thank you. Would you please leave the live streaming announcement, please? The city of Vendor 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. We have one um ordinance introduction this evening. Ordinance 2026-012
bond ordinance providing for phase one of the Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement project by the city of Ventner in the county of Atlantic New Jersey appropriating $3 million therefore authorizing the issuance of up to $3 million aggregate principal amount or note to the city of Ventner County of
Atlantic New Jersey finance the cost thereof knowing that there is no workshop this evening uh I'd like to discuss it a little bit um if we could so that we're so that we don't have any uh questions about it later and we can discuss it again just to interject that
but if you would add a little color. >> Sure. So the most part this is a sewer main replacement. This is a large line that runs down Winchester Avenue 30 in I want to say. So it's a main trunk line of our our waste water that comes through the city goes to the plant and it gets pumped out to uh ACUA. Um the
reason we're doing these bonds and the resolution thereafter is I bank. We're trying to get this funded through the I bank. We just did one for water, >> right? >> Um this is a sister thing. We tried to get them done together, but there was a little bit of a glitch in that. I'll call it a glitch. Um so we have that's
why the special meeting tonight. >> Later on, we'll have a resolution that allows us to go to the IBACK. >> Correct. Correct. So it's it's a it's a capital improvement that's sorely needed. It's a a main that is heavily used by everybody on on this side of the
city, I'll say. Um for wastewater, >> so it's the island side of West of Winchester Avenue. Yep. Yep. >> Which goes between the heights. And uh so we're going to have a vote on this to introduce the resolution. We discussed it a little bit about having a
>> Do you want to do it now or do you >> first >> and then adopt the resolution. >> Yeah. We I didn't know if you wanted to like talk about both of them and then open up to the public if anybody had any questions and then go back and vote since >> I'll leave that to that. >> Yeah. I didn't do it like a workshop. >> Well, I kind of I'm sorry. You kind of
already just did it. The resolution is going to be authorizing the application to the I bank to finance this ordinance, their companion. >> Yeah. >> So there you go. That's the discussion. >> That's the discussion. Do we need to allow the public to open that discussion at this point or >> Well, there'll be a public for the
resolution. We should >> there's a public comment >> on July 9th. It'll be um public >> before we vote. I mean, >> yeah. But normally in the workshop, you guys go through everything and then before you vote on anything, you let the public interject. But so we're clear, you're going to adopt the resolution.
You're introducing the ordinance. July 9th will be the public hearing and presumably the adoption of the ordinance. The resolution will be done today. >> Okay. So we can vote on the introduction and then talk and then have a public comment at the next at the next meeting.
>> Public hearing in on the ordinance at on July 9th. >> The resolution is here before you to approve today. Be done with it. And if anybody wants when after you're done, you're going to have your normal public comment. People can comment if they want. >> Right. So, so might as well vote on this
now and then go to the next one. Right. >> So, uh, can I have a motion to introduce ordinance 2026-012 bond ordinance as we've described? >> I'll make that motion. >> I'll second it. I have a roll call. Lisa, >> Commissioner Langrif. >> Yes. >> Mayor Creable.
>> Yes. Next item on the agenda is resolution as we we discussed briefly 2026-186 resolution city of Ventner County of Atlantic State of New Jersey authorizing the filing of an application for a short-term construction loan from the
New Jersey I bank under the construction finance program and authorizing the issuance of a construction loan note in connection there with the Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer main replacement project phase one in the previous ordinance introduction. ction. So I
think we've already discussed that in a way there's any anything else to discuss >> just to say why the I bank is we can get a lot of that those funds either forgiven right >> or very low interest loans right >> so that that's why we try and do things with the I bank the I bank is a um >> uh how do you describe the I bank it
helps with water and sewer projects throughout the state it's a it's a fund that is funded by the state of New Jersey that we are >> infrastructure bank >> infrastructure bank exactly so yep >> so we're allowed to use that for our sewer motor type projects here on the island. We could do storm water too if we needed to.
>> Um but for the most part we've been relying heavily on the I bank for a lot of the work we're doing. >> Right. And it's only natural. This is these are the larger funded programs. It's almost like bonding in a way that's bonding for bonding. >> And a lot of it you get some of the design of our our design costs for these projects were paid through the IP.
>> So >> okay. So I'm comfortable with that conversation. And if I can I call for if I can get a a motion to uh for resolution to adopt resolution. >> We should open that one to the public. >> Should we think we should open that to the public? Okay. I think so.
>> All right. Um would like to open uh motion to open to the public. Resolution 2026-1. No. Yeah. >> You don't you don't typically do public hearing or uh comment on resolutions. You adopt them and then
>> the next thing on the agenda is public. I would disagree with that. So, we typically have a workshop. >> We go through all the resolutions. >> You're right. I forgot you did that. >> And then we have public comment on those. So, >> that's I would like to open it up to the public. >> Okay. So, if if anybody So, I'd like to motion open to the public. Uh discussion
on resolution 2026-186. >> So, moved. Anybody in the public like to talk about the I bank and our water sewer project? Doesn't look like it in the in the chambers. Anybody on the Zoom platform wish to make any comment on resolution
2026-186 before the vote? >> Anybody want to make any comments? Please make yourself known by raising your hand or within the chat feature and you will be recognized. >> I got three motion to close. I'll make a motion to close.
>> I'll second. >> Commissioner Langrav. >> Yes. >> Mayor Kel. >> Yes. Motion. Motion to adopt resolution 2026-186. >> I'll make that motion. >> Please have roll call, please. >> Second. >> I have a second.
>> Commissioner Langrif. >> Yes. >> Mayor Creable. >> Yes. >> All right. Let's get to our part. >> Okay. All right. That was really the main purpose of the special meeting this evening. >> Right. Uh at this time with any p with any commission meeting the vendor
commission welcomes participation of interested organizations or individuals during a workshop or regular as well as special meetings. However, in order for the con the commission to conduct business in the city's most productive manner, public comments on specific agenda items, question and comments during the workshop or at the end of the
regular meetings will be limited to three minutes per person on issues. If you have anything addition you want to talk to, you can always reach out to us in person or at our offices. Um, if you wish to address the commission on any subject throughout the city, please step up to the microphone. State your name and address and state your comments.
Now's the time. Hello. Hello. >> Your name and address. >> My name is David Frank. I live at 19 South Lafayette. Tonight I come with you to you with two questions. But first a statement. According to the Melanoma Research
Foundation, about 234,680 new cases of melanoma is diagnosed in the United States and kills 8,150 people. My sister passed away at 72, my father-in-law at 52. Melanoma is real,
but we can protect from radiation by wearing UPF 50 plus shirts. This is scientific fact. The synthetic fibers block up to 98% of the UV rays emitted by the sun. This is not active wear.
This is individual protective gear. This apparel can protect us. It can protect the beachgoing public. Golfers wear it. Boers wear it. Young mothers cover their kids with it. My company, Ray Pella, outfits the beach patrols from New from
the state of New Hampshire to Cape May County. We are a quasi nonprofit. All profits go to the Melanoma Research Foundation and the Skin Cancer Foundation in the name of the beach patrols we supply. Dave Funk, chief of
veterary beach patrols can verify this. I've come to you today with two questions. One, while we're protecting our beach patrols, why are we not protecting our beach taggers? Brigant team protects their kids and so does Wildwood. Perhaps
there is interest, but no money to support this program or form of protection. I urge the city to fund this initiative. Cotton shirts offer our kids 2% protection against sun's radiation. UPF shirts 98
protection. We are fighting cancer. Two, second question is broader. Can the city offer the option to its citizens of purchasing protective gear at the same time the city offers beach tags for sale? I've been told a few times that
the city can't promote a company, and I understand. But by putting out an RFP, the process of fair pricing is in play. No single company is being promoted. But more importantly, giving the people access to this form of health care at a
heavily discounted cost is government working for them. Any questions? Thank you for your time. >> So, I don't know that that we want to get into the clothing business. >> No. Can I >> Yeah,
>> I uh responded to Mr. Frank probably less than an hour ago response to that message that was delivered in an email. Uh I've made a commitment to him that we would look at his product. We are uh aware of the dangers of the sun and the
need for UV protection. I even told Mr. Frank that I purchased UV protective clothing for my own family uh in the way of the types of shirts that he sells and we will certainly take a look at the product. Uh we are committed to providing safety gear for all of our
employees and we will look at that. As far as the second part about uh offering the opportunity for people to purchase them in our building when they come to purchase beach tags. I don't think that that's something that would be appropriate. >> Yeah, that's that's what I was kind of
commenting. I do like the idea of of getting stuff. We we do it for our lifeguards. It's not a bad idea for our beach checkers. >> Um public works guys. They're out there too. I know they're mostly in cotton shirts, right, Rick? Um so certainly are you is your company your non say it's a
nonprofit. Is it tied to any um state contract? Is it under state contract? >> Only under the state of New Hampshire. >> Okay. You can look if there's any coalitions that we can go through to get that. >> Well, I think the volume of shirts that
we would be purchasing would be under the bid threshold. >> All right. Options. So that's why he's here. >> I'm sorry. >> Um options. So if the if the bid threshold is less, we can go out and just ask for a couple vendors to give us pricing on it >> and go that way. So that that's an
easier way to do that uh without going through state contract and and formal bidding uh processes which we normally have to do for um purchasing of of equipment and things like that. Bigger type things and services. So, if that's something we can we can certainly look
at getting for our our beach badge checkers and I said public works Mike the guys that are outside. I mean PD is a different animal because they're in different types of uniforms. But >> yeah, I kind of land in the same way. I feel like it if it falls under a safety uh safety gear for our employees. I can
see where it would be something that we might purchase in small quantities. But the notion of creating merchandising and then the management of it, the selling of it, the warehousing of it, the advertising of it, the distribution of it, that's not the business that we're in. And I don't think I think there's
private companies that you could likely partner with in the city of Ventner that might be more, >> you know, that would be that would have social media presences for those kinds of things for the all the same good reasons. What you're doing is a good thing, but we don't necessarily need to compete with the people in the area that
are selling shirts. >> Fair. Yeah, >> thank you. I appreciate that. >> And also, just for the record, we do provide sunscreen to the beach checkers. >> And we we do >> No, I know. >> We do provide shirts. They're not UV rated, but we do provide shirts and
visors and uh sunblock. >> Right. >> Right. So, >> and umbrellas. I think we put umbrellas under chairs. >> Yes. >> But I like the idea of maybe looking at some of those light long sleeve shirts like the one he's wearing. >> Yeah, the beach patrol does have them. land. I've seen them. >> I saw him this weekend. The ocean rescue
on it. >> So, let let's We have his Mr. Frank's comp contact. >> I do. >> Okay. >> I also have the price. >> Thank you very much. Appreciate your time. Thank you. >> Any other people in the public would like to speak about any topic regarding
Ventner? >> Uh my name is Alan Laterer. I live at 110 South Dorset in Veter. Uh Mayor Crael, you and I have been emailing a couple times over the last couple weeks. This is regarding the banner at the base of the ramps of the new light pole on the boardwalk.
>> Okay. >> And so I originally brought it up in an email to the mayor that um the boardwalk just looks beautiful. It's an absolute great job all the way around. The new addition is that there's a light pole
that was put on the base of the ramp at every entrance to the boardwalk, which I'm also 110% in favor of. It was always dark at the base of the boardwalk. What I'm not in favor of is that there was a banner put on that pole that now faces
the residents of the block. And so that every time we sit on our porch, I'm staring at a banner that's blocking my view as well as everybody else on the block. Um, I come here just to bring it formal. You and I have gone back and forth, but I wanted to bring it in a
formal setting. >> Um, only three of the streets have a banner. Um, even though I I'm totally in favor of the banner program on the rest of the boardwalk. I think it's tasteful. I think it looks nice. Um, there's advertising on it, which I have no
problem. But going onto the ramp of the boardwalk where the residents have to now stare at it and I have to look at an advertisement when I'm sitting trying to relax, I just don't think is fair. Um, so I'd like the commissioners to really
review just that portion of it. um to say that every other light pole can have it, but it it it just defeats the whole purpose of what we're trying to do in St. Leonard's track to try to make it, you know, really nice and and and um and
and have a really really um classy type of uh of of area. So, I I wanted to bring that up to you guys in a formal setting and hope I could get some comment from you on what we can do about it. I haven't seen the banners up, but thank
you for the comments and and one of the goals of the new lighting. Sorry to jump in just to about the boardwalk a little bit >> was to improve the lighting across the entire boardwalk. >> No doubt. >> Um we lowered the lights if you noticed. We added more of them. >> I did. >> And then the addition of the ones down
the ramp, which >> excellent addition that allows you to see a little bit better if you're going up there in the evenings and morning. >> No doubt. >> Um I had not seen a banner on them yet. I did see brackets, so I haven't been out to see an actual banner on there. Um, so I'll have to go take a look at
it. >> What was your last name again? >> Later. L A I T E R. >> L A I T E R. >> Ei. >> I'd reached out to you in the email. You answered. >> I have the email. I was just going to show the um the commission. >> Show them the picture which I sent. >> Gotcha.
>> Which which I sent along. >> So the other option is St. Leonard's track could buy that banner and you could advertise. I'm kidding. That's my >> I'm kidding. >> You know, the residents of the block are pretty upset about it and >> I understand. >> Uh and and it hasn't gone unnoticed.
Well, why don't we chip in and and buy it, but that's not really the the right answer. Who's going to administer it? And >> yeah, and I understand. I mean, we we do have a what would would you could consider a contract with that person who paid for their banner for the summer.
without any other push back, there would be no reason for us to not give them that contract for the summer. So, we can't really take it down and back based on >> But do you see see >> Yeah, but we could possibly review it next year, not maybe not do something on
those street ends, >> right? >> So, keep in mind only three have been sold. The rest are all blank. >> Right. And it it would have been nice if someone would have just taken a half a step back and say, "Okay, the banner program we understand is existing, but
does it have any other, you know, any other issues with it?" And so that's what bring it up. >> I can see why I can hear I hear why you're concerned, you know, the the and we can all talk we can talk about it. >> And if you and if you'd like a signature petition of people on my block, I'm
happy to bring it there. >> You brought it to our attention. That's something that that's come to me for the first time. So, I'm just seeing it tonight. I will go down and take a look at it. I've seen a picture, but I want to see it in >> Okay. >> daylight and night time, whatever. >> Fair. Fair enough. >> Um I guess I lost my connection to the
Zoom. >> Um but thank you for bringing it up. I mean, take a look with the other commission as well. >> Yeah, I'd like some feedback of what you know, you guys think. If uh you know, I know that person has probably already paid for for this season. I I get it and
and I do understand the city does get, you know, some >> revenue is not really >> is not that big a deal. Okay. So So let's talk about maybe the uh you know the the you know the residents feelings about you know when they're seeing it. So >> I don't want to over sign the place.
>> Right. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. >> Thank you. Uh, >> anybody on Zoom wish to question or comment on any item? >> I'll clear the room. >> What was that, Jim? >> Ask anybody on Zoom want to do a
question on any item? >> No, I'm not seeing anyone. >> Anyone else here in the in the chambers wish to make any comments about anything regarding before we close public portion >> or in the Zoom platform? Shout out to Nette at Carver City.
Um, hearing none. Can I have a motion to close public comment? >> So moved. >> I second. Roll call. Lisa. >> Commissioner Langri. >> Yes. >> Mayor Creel. >> Yes. So a motion to adjurnn. >> So moved. >> Second. Roll call. Lisa.
>> Commissioner Langri. >> Yes. >> Mayor Creable. >> Yes. Make me jerk.