Judy Startare

The Committee reviewed several development applications. For the Seaspray Redevelopment, the discussion covered stormwater conditions, discharge inlets, municipal redevelopment plans, traffic egress, sidewalk improvements, and county road improvement requirements. Regarding the T. L. Sea Associates project, the Committee required an encroachment agreement and revisions to the site plan. The Borough of Woodbine lot line adjustment and The Shores at Wesley Manor elevated decking construction were both reviewed with no additional comments. Additionally, the Committee considered and approved several waiver requests for the 5611 New Jersey Avenue LLC project, including topographic contours, drainage maps, drainage calculations, and soil borings.

The agenda includes a traffic review, the payment of bills totaling $293,877.72, and a consent agenda covering four resolutions. Key resolutions involve authorizing the Chairman to sign an Officer's Certificate, certifying monthly revenue account deposits from April 2026, setting a ceiling amount for health benefits and payroll expenses between meetings, and amending the 2026 Salary Resolution. The meeting also includes sections for project updates, correspondence, and old and new business.

The committee reviewed several subdivision and redevelopment proposals. These included a subdivision project in Middle Township to create a new lot for single-family development, a subdivision in Lower Township for a single-family residential lot, a discussion regarding comments and potential waivers for a 43-unit multi-family residential construction project in Ocean City, and a subdivision in Lower Township involving the creation of new lots for single-family homes, a duplex, and associated infrastructure improvements.

The meeting included presentations regarding the Youth Art Program and NJAC Cook Off Challenge winners. The Board addressed various administrative and operational items, including personnel leaves of absence, salary adjustments, and staff appointments. Financial and project-related resolutions were passed, such as the transfer of surplus property to the Borough of Woodbine, an agreement for veterinary services at the County Park and Zoo, and shared services with the Township of Lower. Furthermore, the Board authorized professional service agreements, construction engineering contracts for road resurfacing, and the application for several state and federal grants covering victim services, homelessness, and transportation. Finally, the Board moved to amend the capital budget and introduced a bond ordinance for the Cape May City Seawall project.

The meeting featured a presentation on a proposed veterans housing project in Cape May County, exploring potential collaboration for supportive services and infrastructure. A marketing campaign strategy was introduced to promote tourism in the region by capitalizing on the 250th anniversary of the nation and upcoming international sporting events in neighboring areas. Engineer reports provided updates on current road resurfacing projects, bridge development status, and upcoming public outreach regarding infrastructure. Additionally, various administrative resolutions were adopted, including the authorization of grant applications, contracts for professional services, equipment leases, and property acquisitions. Public comments addressed concerns regarding transparency in public records requests and specific details on bridge infrastructure project timelines.