Felicia Finn

The agenda for the meeting includes administrative items such as the review of notices and the discussion of old business, specifically regarding rent increase calculations and a related tenant letter for Oak & Mal. Additionally, the meeting provides an opportunity for public comment on general concerns relevant to the board.

The Council conducted an executive session, appointed a new council member to fill a vacancy, and proclaimed the Annual Professional Municipal Clerk's Week. Key budget actions included authorizing the budget for public hearing, approving an alternate calculation for tax collection reserves, and introducing the 2026 municipal budget. Financial items included the payment of bills from the Current Fund and Service Area accounts, as well as authorization for infrastructure financing notes. Various ordinances were addressed, including those related to the Pinelands area development and township filming regulations. The council also approved a consent agenda covering equipment disposal, escrow releases, and various service agreements, including a regionalized SWAT and crisis negotiation team and school use permits.

The board meeting agenda includes an administrative session covering board engineer appointments, the payment of bills, and professional reports. The board will consider multiple variance applications, including requests for the construction of accessory structures like garages and sheds, lot coverage adjustments, and the development of a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot. Additional topics include property code compliance for residential structures and various setback and frontage variance requests.

The Council held a meeting to address various municipal items, including the approval of bills for the Current, Eastern Service, and Western Service funds. Several ordinances were discussed, including tabling an ordinance regarding repeal, approving the sale of municipal land, authorizing the vacation of a portion of a public road, and introducing new ordinances regarding pinelands area development and filming. The meeting included a consent agenda with numerous resolutions related to escrow releases, appointments, fee refunds, tax sale certificates, and shared services agreements with Ocean County and other municipalities. Public comments focused significantly on the construction of a communications tower, concerns about traffic and code enforcement, and community safety. Following an executive session, the Council approved several employment agreements and appointed a new Council President.

The Council meeting included the appointment of a new police officer and the reading of mayoral appointments. Several ordinances were discussed and acted upon, including amendments to the Land Use and Development code regarding affordable housing, the authorization of property sales, and the potential vacation of a portion of a boulevard. A consent agenda was approved, encompassing the disposition of obsolete equipment, performance bond releases, tax cancellations, and the authorization of general obligation bonds. Additionally, the Council addressed resolutions related to requesting fair distribution of state aid, donating radio equipment, and entering into various contracts and shared service agreements for fire, emergency medical, and inspection services. The meeting also featured reports on local volunteer efforts, business growth initiatives, and public input on zoning, traffic concerns, and the potential for future meeting recordings.