Brielle, NJ

Environmental Commission

Mayor & Council

The Brielle Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one amending land use and zoning rules to limit impervious surfaces, and another authorizing an amended sewer service area agreement with the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority. They will also introduce an ordinance on street openings. The consent agenda includes paying bills, an emergency water line repair, a tax refund, and a park improvement change order.

• Ordinance to amend land use and zoning chapters to limit impervious surfaces
• Ordinance authorizing amended sewer service area agreement with SMRSA (Brielle share 7.63%)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 on openings in new streets
• Consent agenda: emergency repair at 717 Riverview Drive ($9,147.46), tax refund ($2,535.48), change order for park improvements ($28,305.00)
• Resolution to endorse State Assembly Resolution AR 149 supporting law enforcement

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will hold continued hearings for use variances to allow two electronic billboards on Ashley Avenue, and will discuss the 2026 Master Plan update. The board will also vote on resolutions for residential additions, a pool, and a minor subdivision.

Mayor & Council

The Brielle Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting to consider candidates for the vacant council seat left by Councilman Paul K. Nolan's resignation. The appointment will run through December 31, 2026, with the remainder of the term to be decided in the November 3, 2026 General Election. The council will review resumes in executive session, then announce a decision and open for public comment before voting on a resolution to appoint.

• Resolution No. 26-113 to authorize executive session
• Resolution No. 26-114 to appoint a councilmember for the vacant seat
• Public comment period before appointment vote
• Appointment term ends December 31, 2026; remainder filled by election

The Brielle Mayor and Council held a special meeting to fill a council vacancy. After an executive session to review three candidates' resumes, the council opened public comment and then voted unanimously to appoint William Folker to serve until December 31, 2026, replacing Councilman Paul K. Nolan. The appointment was approved by a 5-0 vote.

• Authorized executive session to review candidate resumes (Resolution 26-113, 5-0)
• Appointed William Folker as Councilman for term 8/10/26 to 12/31/26 (Resolution 26-114, 5-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Brielle Parks and Recreation Commission will review committee reports on ongoing and upcoming programs, including summer recreation in its final week and registration for the Brielle Day Dash. The board will also receive updates on the status of a park project and discuss school usage questions.

• Brielle Day Dash registration is live
• Summer Recreation in final week
• Coaster Derby interest signups until the 15th
• Updates on status of park project
• School usage questions from Stacie P.

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider three land-use applications. These include requests for variance relief for home additions and pools, and one minor subdivision application.

• Variance relief for 605 Cherokee Lane for additions, pool, and fence
• Minor Subdivision application for 642 Rankin Road
• Amended variance relief for 613 Valley Road for a pool, deck, and addition
• CAFRA permit notice for 14 Crescent Drive for a new dwelling

Mayor & Council

The council will hear a proposed amendment to Chapter Sixteen of the borough code titled “Openings in New Streets.” It will also introduce and pass on first reading ordinances to amend Chapter Twenty (Land Use) and Chapter Twenty‑One (Zoning) to limit impervious surfaces on building lots, and to authorize execution of the 2026 amended Sewer Service Area Agreement with the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority. A consent agenda will approve routine items such as insurance fund bylaw changes, a liquor‑license amendment, donations, a grant application, tax‑map maintenance renewal, a tax‑bill grace‑period extension, a tax refund, and an emergency pump repair. The meeting will conclude with committee reports and public comments.

• Hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter Sixteen “Openings in New Streets”
• First‑reading ordinance to amend Chapter Twenty (Land Use) and Chapter Twenty‑One (Zoning) to limit impervious surfaces
• Ordinance to authorize execution of the 2026 amended Sewer Service Area Agreement with South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority
• Consent agenda item extending the tax‑bill grace period to August 20, 2026
• Consent agenda item authorizing a $645.45 tax refund for a Veterans Exemption overpayment at 1105 Shore Drive

The council accepted Councilman Paul Nolan's resignation effective July 13, 2026, and approved the consent agenda including a $624,097.86 bill payment. An ordinance amending street opening rules was tabled for further research, while ordinances amending land use/zoning and the sewer service agreement with the South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority were introduced for first reading. Public hearings for both ordinances were scheduled for August 17, 2026.

• Approved consent agenda including tax grace period, $645.45 tax refund, well #2 emergency, and Leslie Ave block party (all ayes)
• Approved $624,097.86 bill payment (all ayes)
• Tabled ordinance amending Chapter 16 'Openings in New Streets' (all ayes)
• Introduced land use and zoning ordinance amendment for first reading (all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for land use/zoning ordinance on Aug 17, 2026 (all ayes)
• Introduced amended sewer service agreement with South Monmouth Regional Sewerage Authority (all ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for sewer agreement on Aug 17, 2026 (all ayes)
• Accepted Councilman Paul Nolan's resignation effective July 13, 2026

Mayor & Council

The Brielle Mayor and Council will consider a capital ordinance that appropriates $60,000 for improvements to the Mamie Moon Memorial Eco‑Path. They will also introduce an ordinance to amend Chapter Sixteen of the borough code concerning openings in new streets. A consent agenda includes routine items such as a water‑main design contract, a labor hire, and a liquor‑license renewal. The meeting will conclude with standard committee reports and public comments.

• Capital ordinance to fund Mamie Moon Memorial Eco‑Path improvements, appropriating $60,000
• Ordinance to amend Chapter Sixteen of the Code of the Borough of Brielle titled “Openings in New Streets” (first reading)
• Contract with Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for water‑main replacement from Higgins Avenue to Highway 70, cost $365,210.00
• Hire Dominick Grasso as a Laborer in the Water Sewer Utility
• Renewal of liquor license #13008-33-004-009 for Tides Brielle, LLC, term July 1 2026 – June 30 2027

The Borough Council approved a capital ordinance to fund improvements to the Mamie Moon Memorial Eco‑Path with $60,000, half provided by a county grant. It also authorized payment of $390,908.04 in bills for June 22, 2026. Additional actions included hiring a water‑utility laborer, retaining planning services for a $12,500 master‑plan reexamination, and authorizing agreements for sewer service and shared‑services program membership.

• Approved $60,000 Mamie Moon Memorial Eco‑Path improvement ordinance (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $390,908.04 bills for June 22, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved hiring Dominick Grasso as a laborer in the Water Utility (5‑0)
• Approved retention of Kendra Lelie (KMA Associates) for master‑plan reexamination, up to $12,500 (5‑0)
• Approved execution of the Amended Sewer Service Area Agreement with SMRSA (5‑0)
• Approved renewal of the Borough’s membership in the Monmouth County Shared Services Program (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider a resolution to approve Block 88, Lots 10 & 11 at 917 Riverview Drive, allowing a major subdivision of four new lots. The board also notes the adjournment of the billboard hearing for 722 and 800 Ashley Avenue to the August 11 meeting, and acknowledges a notice for a coastal general permit to the NJDEP for a two‑story addition at 321 Woodland Avenue. Minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Resolution to approve Block 88, Lots 10 & 11 at 917 Riverview Drive for a major subdivision (4 lots)
• Billboard hearing for 722 and 800 Ashley Avenue adjourned to Aug. 11
• Notice of coastal general permit to NJDEP for a two‑story addition at 321 Woodland Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting
• Sunshine statement confirming public notice in The Asbury Park Press and The Coast Star

The Planning/Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting by unanimous roll‑call vote. The hearing on the billboards at 722 and 800 Ashley Avenue was adjourned by the applicant to the August 11, 2026 meeting. The board also decided to designate the entire nine‑page subdivision plan as Exhibit A‑3.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Billboard hearing adjourned to Aug 11, 2026
• Marked full 9‑page subdivision plan as Exhibit A‑3

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to discuss a capital ordinance for eco-path improvements and process a consent agenda. The body will also consider liquor license renewals and special event permits.

• Capital ordinance appropriating $60,000 for Mamie Moon Memorial Eco-Path improvements
• Renewal of six liquor licenses for the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
• Special Event Permit for Twisted Sisters Ladies Night on July 31st, 2026
• Approval of 250th Anniversary Event in Brielle Park for July 1st, 2026
• Authorization for H2M to prepare bids and specifications for infrastructure improvements under Bond Ordinance 1169

The council accepted the May 26 minutes and passed the consent agenda, including a special event permit, a 250th anniversary park event, and an engineering services contract. It authorized payment of $284,942.71 in bills and approved the first reading of a capital ordinance appropriating $60,000 for improvements to the Mamie Moon Memorial Eco‑Path.

• Accepted May 26 minutes (all ayes, Visceglia abstained)
• Approved consent agenda items H, I, J (all ayes)
• Authorized payment of $284,942.71 bills (all ayes)
• Passed first reading of capital ordinance for $60,000 eco‑path improvements (all ayes)
• Approved resolution to publish hearing notice in Coast Star (all ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a consent agenda with seven resolutions, including the payment of bills and the renewal of seven liquor licenses. The body will also discuss committee reports and public comments.

• Authorize payment of bills for May 26, 2026
• Authorize redemption of tax title lien Certificate #24-00002 for $2,419.68
• Authorize redemption of tax title lien Certificate #22-0002 for $58,264.09
• Authorize renewal of liquor licenses for Shipwreck Inn, Manasquan River Golf Club, and Hoffman's Restaurant
• Authorize refund of $2,000 for returned sewer lateral

The council accepted the minutes of the May 11 meeting and approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,000 sewer‑lateral refund and a waiver of municipal permit fees. It authorized payment of May 26 bills totaling $1,552,666.22. The body also approved refunds to an outside tax‑lien fund of $58,264.09 plus a $9,600 premium and renewed two liquor licenses for Ship Wreck Grill and Manasquan River Golf Club.

• Accepted and filed May 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $2,000 sewer refund and permit‑fee waiver (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $1,552,666.22 (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $58,264.09 and $9,600 premium to American tax lien fund (unanimous)
• Renewed liquor license for Ship Wreck Grill, 720/722 Ashley Avenue (unanimous)
• Renewed liquor license for Manasquan River Golf Club, 847 Riverview Drive (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider two applications for use variances to allow electronic billboards on Route 35, which are currently prohibited by local code. The board will also approve minor construction projects and a public hearing notice from the Monmouth County Planning Board.

• Resolution of Approval for porch construction at 821 Rathjen Road
• Resolution of Approval for porch construction at 614 Borrie Avenue
• Application for Major Subdivision at 917 Riverview Drive
• Use Variance for electronic billboard at 722 Ashley Avenue
• Use Variance for electronic billboard at 800 Ashley Avenue

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. It also approved a C‑1 variance for William and Daniel Morris to build a covered porch with a hot tub at 821 Rathjen Road, subject to several conditions. The approval was recorded with a roll‑call vote of nine Ayes and no Noes.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved variance for 821 Rathjen Road porch & hot tub (9‑0)
• Condition: porch must remain open (no enclosure)
• Condition: install four‑foot lattice screen for side‑yard neighbor
• Condition: drainage must run toward the street
• Condition: applicant must pay all taxes, assessments, fees to date
• Condition: applicant must obtain any required outside approvals
• Condition: all sworn representations are binding on the applicant

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold hearings and consider the passage of the 2026 Municipal Budget. The body will also review a bond ordinance for capital improvements and a series of routine consent agenda items.

• Passage of the 2026 Municipal Budget
• Bond ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 for capital improvements and authorizing $1,950,000 in bonds and notes
• Opposition to Senate Bill S-1836 regarding affordable housing
• Amendments to Employee Handbook and Personnel Policy regarding Family Leave Act and AI policy
• Authorization for Scouts to camp on Nienstedt Island June 15-17, 2026

The council approved the minutes of the April 27 meeting and then adopted the 2026 municipal budget of $14,167,912.29, including $1,950,000 for infrastructure. It also passed the consent agenda, authorized payment of $3,000,177.91 in bills, and approved the bond ordinance for $2.5 M of capital improvements.

• Approved April 27 minutes (all ayes, Colon and Nolan abstained)
• Adopted 2026 municipal budget $14,167,912.29 (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Boy Scouts overnight stay, employee handbook amendments, private pool licenses, and Blu Star memorial (all ayes)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $3,000,177.91 (all ayes)
• Passed final reading of $2.5 M bond ordinance for capital improvements (all ayes)
• Authorized publication of bond ordinance adoption in the Coast Star (all ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a bond ordinance to appropriate $2,500,000 for capital improvements. The body will also review a consent agenda featuring police facility planning and fire company grant support.

• Bond ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 for capital improvements and authorizing $1,950,000 in bonds and notes
• Contract for architect Anthony Iovino to explore a municipal building addition for the police department at a cost of $37,000
• Authorization for Serpico Pyrotechnics to conduct a fireworks display on July 2, 2026
• Grant application submission for Mobile Date Terminals and a portable sign for Brielle Fire Company No. 1
• Participation in the New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Alliance

The Borough Council passed the first reading of a bond ordinance that appropriates $2,500,000 and authorizes $1,950,000 in bonds and notes. It also approved a $37,000 architect study to explore a police department annex, and authorized payment of $282,646.17 in bills. The council authorized a public hearing notice for the bond ordinance and approved a fireworks display at Manasquan River Golf Club. Additionally, the council authorized the submission of a Federal Highway Safety Grant application for Brielle Fire Company No. 1.

• Approved Resolution 26-83 (consent agenda) authorizing $37,000 architect study for police annex (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-84 payment of bills totaling $282,646.17 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-85 first reading of bond ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 and authorizing $1,950,000 bonds (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-86 authorizing publication of hearing notice for bond ordinance (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-83-B authorizing Administrator and Clerk to submit Federal Highway Safety Grant for Brielle Fire Company No. 1 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 26-83-C approving fireworks display at Manasquan River Golf Club on July 2, 2026 (all ayes)

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will consider variance applications for residential construction and a minor subdivision. The board will review requests for setbacks and building coverage at two properties and a flag lot creation.

• Variance request for 821 Rathjen Road to demolish a brick patio and build a covered porch with a hot tub
• Variance request for 614 Borrie Avenue for a new front porch, walkway, second story addition, and shed setbacks
• Informal hearing for 405 Old Bridge Road regarding a flag lot for a Minor Subdivision
• Notice to DEP for reconstruction of a dwelling in a flood zone at 335 Magnolia Avenue

The Planning/Zoning Board approved the variance application for 821 Rathjen Road, allowing a rear porch with a hot tub, with stipulations on drainage. The motion was approved unanimously by voice vote. The Board also approved the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. A second variance application for 614 Borrie Avenue was discussed, but no vote or decision was recorded.

• Approved variance (C-1) for 821 Rathjen Road rear porch (unanimous vote)
• Approved March 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Discussed variance for 614 Borrie Avenue; no decision recorded

Mayor & Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes several routine resolutions. Among them is a shared‑service agreement with the Borough of Spring Lake Heights to jointly apply for a Local Efficiency Achievement Program (LEAP) grant to purchase a Ravo R5 street sweeper costing $380,785.94. The meeting will also address the rescission of Bond Ordinance 1168, the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget, and the payment of April 13 bills (amount to be announced). Additional items include transferring Liquor License #1308-44-007-004 to Infinite Edge Service, designating Four Leaf Federal Credit Union and Alma Bank as depositories, and supporting an Affordable Housing Alliance application for County HOME funding.

• Transfer of Liquor License #1308-44-007-004 to Infinite Edge Service
• Shared‑service agreement with Spring Lake Heights to apply for LEAP grant for a $380,785.94 street sweeper
• Designation of Four Leaf Federal Credit Union and Alma Bank as borough depositories
• Support for Affordable Housing Alliance application for County HOME funding
• Rescission of Bond Ordinance 1168

The council accepted the March 23 minutes and approved the consent agenda, which included a LEAP grant application, new municipal depositories, and support for a $600,000 HOME housing grant. It authorized payment of $3,507,159.23 in bills and introduced the 2026 municipal budget. Finally, the council voted to rescind Bond Ordinance No. 1168.

• Accepted March 23 minutes (all ayes, Colon and Gianforte abstained)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes) covering LEAP grant, bank designations, and HOME funding support
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $3,507,159.23 (all ayes)
• Rescinded Bond Ordinance No. 1168 (all ayes)
• Introduced 2026 municipal budget (all ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are considering agreements to build affordable housing units at Borough Hall and on Borrie Avenue. The body will also discuss emergency remediation of PEOSHA violations at Borough Hall to avoid daily fines.

• Agreement with Affordable Housing Alliance for five 100% affordable units at Borough Hall
• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for two 100% affordable units on Borrie Avenue
• Shared service agreement with Spring Lake Heights for a $380,785.94 Ravo R5 Street Sweeper
• Emergency remediation of PEOSHA violations at Borough Hall (one quote received for $81,275.00)
• Transfer of Liquor License #1308-44-007-004 from Jonathon Ron Beverage Corporation Inc. to Infinite Edge Service

The Brielle Borough Council approved several resolutions, including an $850 tax refund, payment of $437,233.88 in bills, agreements to build seven affordable housing units, and $99,070 for emergency repairs to the municipal building. The council also voted to exclude the public from contract‑negotiation discussions. All votes were unanimous among the members present.

• Accepted and filed March 9 and March 11 meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Authorized $850 tax refund for Block 17.01, Lot 2 (all ayes)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $437,233.88 (all ayes)
• Authorized agreement with Affordable Housing Alliance for five affordable units (all ayes)
• Authorized agreement with Habitat for Humanity for two affordable units (all ayes)
• Approved $99,070 emergency repair appropriation for municipal building (all ayes)
• Approved exclusion of public from contract‑negotiation discussion (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda (all ayes)

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board and Council met to discuss several development notices and a resolution for a new dwelling on Fisk Avenue. They also presented and adopted the Higgins Avenue Redevelopment Study. The meeting included a hearing on an ordinance to amend Chapter 21 of the borough code to establish a mixed‑use overlay zone on Higgins Avenue.

• Notice to DEP to allow water treatment generated during remediation at 1 Ocean Avenue
• Notice to DEP to legalize a floating dock and mooring pile for 1012 Brainard Place
• Notice to CAFRA to allow improvements to an existing home at 1104 Shore Drive
• Resolution for Block 48.01, Lot 10.02, 316% Fisk Avenue (owned by Michael & Ellen Schneider) to permit a new 2.5‑story dwelling
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 21 to establish the Higgins Avenue Mixed‑Use Overlay Zone

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. It also approved a resolution correcting a typographical error in Ordinance 1162, finding the ordinance consistent with the Borough Master Plan, with all members voting aye. No vote was recorded on the variance application for 316 ½ Fisk Avenue.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved resolution correcting Ordinance 1162 error; all ayes, no noes
• Variance application for 316 ½ Fisk Avenue was discussed but not decided

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board and Council will hold a joint meeting to hear and vote on an ordinance amending Chapter 21 to establish a Higgins Avenue Mixed‑Use Overlay Zone. The board will also adopt a resolution approving the Higgins Avenue Redevelopment Study. Additional items include notices to the DEP for water‑treatment at 1 Ocean Avenue and a floating dock at 1012 Brainard Place, and a notice to CAFRA for improvements at 1104 Shore Drive.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 21 and create the Higgins Avenue Mixed‑Use Overlay Zone
• Resolution adopting the Higgins Avenue Redevelopment Study
• Notice to DEP to allow water‑treatment generated during remediation at 1 Ocean Avenue (River House)
• Notice to DEP to legalize a floating dock and mooring pile for 1012 Brainard Place
• Notice to CAFRA to allow improvements to an existing home at 1104 Shore Drive

The Planning/Zoning Board approved the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. It also approved a corrected Resolution for Ordinance 1162, establishing the Higgins Avenue Mixed Use Overlay Zone, with all members voting aye. A variance application for 316 ½ Fisk Avenue was heard, but no vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved February 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved corrected Ordinance 1162 for Higgins Avenue Mixed Use Overlay Zone (unanimous)
• Considered variance application for 316 ½ Fisk Avenue; no decision recorded

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a resolution to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limit by 3.5% and a bond ordinance authorizing $14.25 million in bonds for capital improvements, including a new municipal building and street drainage work.

• Resolution 26-62: Consent agenda for routine items
• Resolution 26-63: Authorization to pay bills (amount to be announced)
• Resolution 26-64: Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Resolution 26-66: Bond ordinance for $14,250,000 in improvements
• Resolution 26-68: Authorization for executive session

The council accepted the February 23 minutes and approved the consent‑agenda items C, F and G. They authorized payment of $53,8051.82 in bills and adopted an ordinance raising the municipal budget cap by $144,274.38. The council also passed the $15,000,000 bond ordinance to fund a new police headquarters and related capital improvements.

• Accepted February 23 minutes (5-0)
• Approved consent‑agenda items C, F and G (5-0)
• Authorized payment of bills $53,8051.82 (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance to exceed budget cap, increasing limit by $144,274.38 (5-0)
• Passed ordinance (Resolution 26‑64) for second and final reading of cap‑bank ordinance (5-0)
• Authorized publication of ordinance in the Coast Star (5-0)
• Approved $15,000,000 bond ordinance for police headquarters (5-0)

Parks & Recreation

The Brielle Parks & Recreation Commission will consider and vote on the minutes from the February 4, 2026 meeting. It will receive reports on a range of recreational programs, including basketball, soccer, and scholarship updates. The board will also discuss the status of a park project and ongoing park grass maintenance.

• Approve the Minutes from 2/4/2026
• Biddy Basketball – finishing up Saturday, March 7
• Pee Wee Soccer – registration is live and information sent out on CP
• Scholarships – progress due April 15
• Updates on status of park project

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will accept the February 9 minutes, approve payment of February bills, and hold hearings on several zoning amendments, including affordable‑housing zones and a Route 71 overlay. They will also consider an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. A consent agenda will cover emergency repairs, a budget self‑examination, housing‑plan actions, and an $800 road‑opening permit refund.

• Resolution 26-48 – authorize payment of February 23 bills (amount to be announced).
• Resolution 26-49 – amend the zoning ordinance to correct a text error; hearing rescheduled for March 11.
• Resolution 26-50 – authorize publication of the revised zoning ordinance in the Coast Star.
• Resolution 26-59 – introduce ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and create a cap bank.
• Resolution 26-58 – authorize an $800 road‑opening permit refund for 1 Ocean Avenue.

The council accepted the February 23 minutes and authorized payment of $1,680,974.10 in bills. It adopted a corrected zoning ordinance and scheduled hearings for March. The body approved the Borrie Avenue Affordable Housing Zone and a Route 71 overlay zone. It also passed a resolution to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank.

• Accepted and filed February 23 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-48 to pay bills totaling $1,680,974.10 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 26-49 to republish corrected zoning ordinance (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 26-50 to carry the hearing to March 9 at Brielle Elementary (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-57 establishing Borrie Avenue Affordable Housing Zone (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-53 establishing Route 71 overlay zone (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-59 to exceed municipal budget limits and create a cap bank (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-61 consent agenda (emergency water main, storm drain, $800 road permit refund) (5-0)

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board will hear a presentation on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and consider approving related ordinances. It will also act on a resolution permitting an addition to the home at 100 Ocean Avenue and continue a hearing on demolition and new construction at 316% Fisk Avenue. Additional items include a DEP notice concerning dock work at 1112 and 1114 Shore Drive and the postponement of hearings for 722 and 800 Ashley Avenue to May 12.

• Consideration and approval of ordinances for the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution approving an addition to the home at 100 Ocean Avenue (Lot 10, lock 55.01) for Carl & Caryi Voorhees
• Continuation of hearing for demolition and new 2.5‑story dwelling at 316% Fisk Avenue (Lot 10.02, Block 48.01) owned by Michael & Ellen Schneider
• DEP correspondence regarding dock work and an in‑ground pool at 1112 Shore Drive and dock work at 1114 Shore Drive
• Postponement of hearings for 722 and 800 Ashley Avenue to the May 12 meeting

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 13 meeting and noted receipt of two DEP notices. It presented an amendment to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and discussed five proposed zoning ordinances that will be sent to Council for approval. No motions or votes on the amendment or ordinances were recorded at this meeting.

Mayor & Council

The Brielle Mayor and Council will accept the minutes from the January 5 meeting and approve a consent agenda. They will hold hearings on an ordinance to amend the borough's Sewer and Water code and on a bond ordinance that appropriates $15,000,000 and authorizes $14,250,000 in bonds for capital projects. The council will also consider several routine resolutions, including a reimbursement of $2,442.50 for sewer fees and a declaration of emergency for a water leak on Park Avenue.

• Hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter Fifteen (Sewer and Water) of the borough code
• Hearing on bond ordinance appropriating $15,000,000 and authorizing $14,250,000 in bonds for capital improvements
• Resolution to reimburse $2,442.50 in sewer fees for 8 Crescent Drive
• Resolution declaring an emergency for a water leak on Park Avenue
• Resolution authorizing the Monmouth County Mosquito Commission to apply aerial pesticides if needed

The council accepted and filed the January 5, 2026 minutes (all ayes, one abstention). The consent agenda was passed, authorizing a $2,442.50 sewer‑fee reimbursement and declaring an emergency for a water leak on Park Avenue. The council also approved payment of bills totaling $587,783.43. Resolutions 26‑32 (final reading) and 26‑33 (publication) were each passed unanimously.

• Accepted and filed Jan 5, 2026 minutes (all ayes, Colon abstained)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $2,442.50 sewer‑fee reimbursement (all ayes)
• Declared emergency for water leak on Park Avenue (all ayes)
• Approved payment of bills $587,783.43 (all ayes)
• Passed Resolution 26‑32 on final reading (all ayes)
• Passed Resolution 26‑33 to authorize publication in the Coast Star (all ayes)

Planning Board

The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board held its reorganization meeting, swearing in members and re-electing Corinne Trainor as Chairperson and Jay Jones as Vice-Chairperson. The board approved professional services contracts for the attorney and engineer, appointed Karen Brisben as Secretary, and set 2026 meeting dates. It approved a variance for a front porch at 603 Woodview Road and continued hearings on two other applications to February 17.

• Re-elected Corinne Trainor as Chairperson and Jay Jones as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 contracts for attorney David Clark and engineer Alan Hilla (unanimous)
• Appointed Karen Brisben as Board Secretary for 2026 at $11,500 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule, including February 17 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance for front porch at 603 Woodview Road (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 100 Ocean Avenue to February 17
• Continued hearing for 316 ½ Fisk Avenue to February 17

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to introduce a bond ordinance for capital improvements and an amendment to the sewer and water code. The body will also vote on a consent agenda to appoint professional services and renew municipal agreements.

• Bond ordinance appropriating $15,000,000 for capital improvements and a new municipal building
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 15 'Sewer and Water' regarding billing and Manasquan River Reservoir fees
• Professional service contracts for Borough Attorney, Engineer, Auditor, Bond Counsel, Labor Attorney, Municipal Prosecutor, and Public Defender
• Renewal of agreement with Brielle Library Association and custodial services agreement with Brielle Elementary School
• Release of $10,110.22 in escrow funds for 417 Euclid Avenue

The council passed the first reading of a bond ordinance that authorizes $15,000,000 for capital projects and the issuance of $14,250,000 in bonds. It also approved payment of $587,783.43 in bills, a refund of an $800 road deposit, and adoption of prevailing towing rates. Several consent‑agenda items were approved, including renewal of library services and custodial services with the elementary school.

• Approved Bond Ordinance authorizing $15,000,000 capital improvements and $14,250,000 bonds (all ayes)
• Approved payment of $587,783.43 in bills (all ayes)
• Authorized $800 refund for road deposit at 613 Rankin Road (all ayes; Shaak abstained)
• Adopted prevailing towing rates from Frank’s Towing, All Time Towing & Point Pleasant Towing (all ayes)
• Renewed agreement with Brielle Library Association for library services (all ayes)
• Authorized Municipal Clerk to issue Food Handler Permits and other non‑statutory licenses for 2026 (all ayes)
• Renewed shared custodial services agreement with Brielle Elementary School (all ayes)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter Fifteen (Sewer and Water) (all ayes)

Mayor & Council

The Brielle Mayor & Council held an organizational meeting to elect a council president, confirm professional and annual appointments, and approve a series of routine resolutions for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Election of Council President
• Appointments for 2026 (Police, Fire, Admin, etc.)
• Resolution 26-01: Appoint Chief Gary Olsen as Emergency Management Coordinator
• Resolution 26-02: Appoint Carol Baran and Adelaide Schmidt to Monmouth County Community Development program
• Approval of resolutions 26-04 through 26-23 by consent

Councilmember Shaak was elected Council-President unanimously. The borough approved a slate of professional appointments and confirmed tenured staff. The 2026 Temporary Budget (Resolution 26‑11) was adopted unanimously. A consent agenda covering Resolutions 26‑04 through 26‑21 was also passed.

• Elect Councilmember Shaak as Council-President (unanimous ayes)
• Approve professional appointments (Attorney, Engineer, Auditor, etc.) (unanimous ayes)
• Adopt Resolution 26‑01 appointing Chief Gary Olsen as Emergency Management Coordinator (unanimous ayes)
• Pass Resolution 26‑02 (unanimous ayes)
• Confirm tenured and non‑annual appointments (unanimous ayes)
• Approve appointments to Boards & Commissions (unanimous ayes)
• Adopt Resolutions 26‑04 through 26‑21 on consent agenda (unanimous ayes)
• Adopt 2026 Temporary Budget (Resolution 26‑11) (Councilmembers Gianforte, Laufer, Shaak, Visceglia; all ayes)