Michael Martin

The agenda included a Public Hearing for the Green Acres Program regarding Sorrentino Park Improvements. Key discussions involved ordinances for amending job descriptions (adding Human Resources Officer duties to the Borough Administrator), modifying dog license fees to allow one or three-year options, prohibiting snow/ice deposit from private property onto public streets, defining and controlling porta-potties, amending sidewalk removal/replacement rules, and amending volunteer incentives. Several resolutions were considered, including the approval of the 2026 Borough Engineer Contract, approval of a payment certificate and change order for Diamond Construction, authorization for aerial mosquito control operations by Monmouth County, renewal of the Shared Services Agreement for court services with the Borough of Oceanport, authorization for the Mayor to sign the Tree City USA Application for Recertification, authorization for the Mayor to sign the New Jersey Urban & Community Forestry 2025 Annual Accomplishment Report Form, and approval of the 2026 Fireworks Contract with Zambelli Fireworks Manufacturing Co. The meeting also addressed bills and claims.

The Borough Council discussed various ordinances including amending dog license fees, modifying ordinance O-25-17 to facilitate coding of offenses with the Administrative Office of the Courts, and amending bond ordinance number O-24-4 for 2024 capital improvements. Additionally, there was a resolution opposing S-4736, and a review of bills and claims.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as amending ordinances related to vendor fees at borough-sponsored events, renewing a subscription to the SeeMyLegacy Platform, approving an agreement with the Monmouth County SPCA for animal control services, and approving an engagement agreement with Mandelbaum Barrett PC for specialized legal counsel regarding RLUIPA and zoning matters. Additionally, there was a review of bills and claims.

The meeting included the election of officers and the appointment of a board attorney, engineer/planner, special planner, and secretary. The board reviewed a proposed ordinance amending zoning regulations and discussed applications related to minor subdivisions, including an extension for Nathan & Florence Doueck and Mirco Kaja.

The meeting included reports from various council members and officials covering finance, administration, police, fire, EMS, public works, recreation, environmental issues, shade tree matters, public property, borough administration, the borough clerk, the borough attorney, and the borough engineer. Communications included monthly reports from zoning and code enforcement, a fire department membership application, and a graduation request. Ordinances were discussed regarding standards and requirements for filming and modifications to various chapters of the West Long Branch Borough Ordinances. Resolutions were passed concerning the Dennis Vaccaro Foundation 5K Race, approving a website migration services proposal, council appointments to the Zoning Board, dedicating the Department of Public Works facility in honor of Councilman John Penta, and renewing a contract for geese control services.