Joe McCue

The governing body addressed the award of a license for beach vending operations for the 2024 Beach season. This was based on the automatic renewal by WC Ice Cream, the apparent highest bidder from the previous year, at an increased rate of $28,350.00 (a 5% increase over the 2023 successful bid). The award is contingent upon WC Ice Cream depositing the full amount within five days of the resolution's passing. The Police Department completed a background check and recommended the award, which was subsequently reviewed and recommended by the Municipal Finance Officer and Municipal Administrator.

The Longport Board of Commissioners authorized the execution of a shared services agreement rider with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) for solid waste, bulky waste, and recycling collection services. The rider extends the existing contract through December 31, 2019, and amends certain provisions. The contract is contingent upon the availability of funds as determined by the CFO and is not to exceed $92,059.51, which includes $53,866.91 for trash collection and $38,192.60 for recycling.

The resolution authorizes a cash management plan to comply with NJSA 40A:5-14, providing a guide for municipal officials in managing the municipality's funds. It outlines the plan's purpose to ensure the safe deposit and investment of public funds in interest-bearing deposits or permitted investments, maximizing investment returns within safety and liquidity limits. The plan covers various aspects, including authorized depositories, authorized signatures, identification of funds and accounts, designation of authorized officials, responsibilities, liability, and audit procedures.

The resolution authorizes the payment of school tax levy to Longport Board of Education. The Borough of Longport is obligated to pay the Longport Board of Education $128,961.70 in ten equal installments for a total of $1,289,617.00 on August 15, 2024, and on the 1st of every month thereafter until May 1, 2025.

The resolution opposes the proposed "Protecting Against Climate Threat (PACT)/Resilient Environments and Landscape (REAL)" rules, citing concerns about the impact on affordable housing, environmental equity, economic development, and potential flood insurance requirements for homeowners. It expresses disappointment in the lack of transparency during the rule-making process and the absence of a detailed economic impact analysis. The resolution recommends abandoning the NJPACT REAL rule-making process, conducting a comprehensive analysis of the potential economic and social impacts, basing regulations on a 20-year timeframe, including a budgetary appropriation to assist towns with implementation, and preparing detailed flood maps with public engagement sessions.