Richard Allen

The meeting included discussions and actions on several ordinances and resolutions. Ordinances were introduced regarding fire prevention, fees, and recreation commission rates. Resolutions were passed to authorize the release of escrow and performance bond funds, authorize expenditures for public works equipment, cancel bond ordinance improvement authorization balances and trust account balances, amend established salaries, and establish a new bank account. The Public Safety report for October was reviewed. The Bayside bulkhead replacement and the New Jersey Ibank Sanitary Sewer and Roadway improvement projects were discussed. A grant for the reconstruction of Denver Avenue was announced. The next phase of the New Jersey I Bank project on Park Boulevard was discussed.

The Green Team discussed the Sustainable Jersey application and decided to continue participating in community events. They attended a meeting with The Rutgers Team of The NJ Climate Change Resource Center and will participate in The Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment. The team discussed planning a community cleanup day and attending the Seafarers event, where they will hold a giveaway raffle for clear plastics. They also addressed the issue of appointing a new chairman.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as approving an ordinance for road improvements, terminating participation in health benefit programs, and appointing a health insurance brokerage consultant. The board also authorized agreements with Braven Health and AmeriHealth for health insurance services, addressed tax exemptions for disabled veterans, and approved a work order for professional survey services. Additional actions included appointing a member to the Back Bay Dredging Advisory Committee, authorizing a licensing agreement for pool usage by Wildwood Catholic Academy, and approving the purchase of a Ford Utility Interceptor. The board also amended a resolution for website design services and discussed correspondence from residents regarding garbage collection and beach restoration. Old business included updates on the box truck ordinance, the 250th birthday committee, and other projects. The meeting concluded with a closed session to discuss safety measures, potential litigation, and employee policies.

The Borough of Wildwood Crest Green Team meeting addressed the Sustainable Jersey application, focusing on changes needed to achieve Bronze Level status. The team reviewed the Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment Rutgers project. Plans were made to participate in the Annual Seafarers Event to promote the clear plastic recycling program with Trex. Members will attend the Shade Tree Conference in Atlantic City to earn CEU credits.

The Wildwood Crest Planning Board meeting included discussions and actions on several applications. Application PB-25-08 and PB-25-09 were adjourned to the October 1, 2025 meeting. Application PB-25-07, concerning property at 115 E. Miami Avenue, involved a proposal to demolish an existing single-family dwelling to subdivide the property into two lots for single-family dwellings, which required variances due to undersized lots. The board and public raised concerns about lot sizes, parking, and neighborhood character. Revisions were made to the plan, including increased side yard setbacks and additional off-street parking. The public provided mixed feedback, with some supporting the proposal and others raising concerns about parking and neighborhood impact. A question about turf regulations was raised during public comment.