Long Branch public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Long Branch City Council met on December 22, 2021, to conduct a workshop and regular session. The body adopted Ordinance O-25-21 regarding 2022 salaries and Ordinance O-24-21 for a multi-purpose bond for general capital. A certified list of resolutions was also presented.
- Adoption of Ordinance O-25-21: Salaries Ordinance 2022
- Adoption of Ordinance O-24-21: Multi Purpose Bond Ordinance - General Capital
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss the Environmental Resource Inventory kickoff and the Dune Education Project. Members will vote on a Green Infrastructure and Solar Panel Resolution and consider joining the NJ-Coastal Resilience Collaborative.
- Vote on Green Infrastructure & Solar Panel Resolution
- Discussion on joining NJ-Coastal Resilience Collaborative
- Planning for Dune Education Project
- Review of revised Plastic Ban Flyer
- Trex Recycling Program update regarding 500lb goal
Housing Authority
The Long Branch Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items including November 2021 bills, adopt Small Area Fair Market Rents for the Housing Choice Voucher program, and amend an elevator maintenance contract. They will also consider joining a cooperative purchasing program and buying MLK dinner tickets. The board will then enter closed session.
- Resolution 12-01-2021: Approve November 2021 bills and expenditures
- Resolution 12-02-2021: Adopt 2022 Small Area Fair Market Rents for Housing Choice Vouchers
- Resolution 12-03-2021: Amend elevator maintenance contract, authorize up to $33,000 for emergency repairs at Chester Arthur and Kennedy Towers
- Resolution 12-04-2021: Authorize participation in NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative for goods/services
- Resolution 12-05-2021: Purchase 10 tickets at $15 each for MLK Guild Grab & Go Soul Food Dinner
City Council
The provided agenda contains only procedural items for the November 23, 2021, meeting. It lists the review of agendas, minutes from previous workshops and regular meetings, and a list of certified resolutions.
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission is meeting to review updates on the Environmental Resource Inventory and EV charging stations. Members will also discuss a draft flyer for a plastic ban and a Green Business Resolution.
- EV charging stations
- Plastic Ban Flyer draft
- Green Business Resolution
- Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) update
- Environmental Commission spending
LB Green Team
This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. The agenda text is purely procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions listed.
The Long Branch Green Team voted to accept and send two resolutions to the Environmental Commission: one to establish a Green Business Recognition Program and another regarding the Manufactured Gas Site green infrastructure. The team also heard a presentation on gas-powered leaf blower hazards and discussed limiting their use. No other formal decisions were made; the October minutes were not reviewed.
- Voted to accept Green Business Recognition Program resolution and send to EC
- Voted to accept Manufactured Gas Site green infrastructure resolution and send to EC
- Agreed to add 'if technically feasible' to resolution item #3
- Removed phone numbers from Manufactured Gas Site resolution
- Tabled review of October minutes (not reviewed)
City Council
The agenda contains items for discussion and action regarding redevelopment plans and cannabis-licensed businesses. The provided text consists of a list of meeting packets and ordinance documents without specific details on the contents of each resolution.
- Ordinance O-23-21 regarding a Redevelopment Plan
- Ordinance O-22-21 regarding cannabis licensed businesses
City Council
The provided agenda contains only procedural items for the upcoming meeting. No specific legislative actions, resolutions, or discussions are detailed in the text.
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Environmental Resource Inventory and the Master Plan. Members will consider a proposal to ban gas-powered mowers and leaf blowers and discuss incorporating sidewalks into new construction projects.
- Discussion of banning gas-powered mowers and leaf blowers
- Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) update
- Proposed crosswalk at Norwood Ave
- COA Beach Sweep scheduled for Oct 23
- Discussion of EC report to the City Council
The Long Branch Environmental Commission met on Oct 18, 2021, and discussed several ongoing projects, including the Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) update, the upcoming Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep, and a potential Green Business Recognition Program. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded; most items were action items for future follow-up. The meeting was procedural and informational, with no substantive approvals or denials.
- Approved meeting minutes (motion accepted, 8:20 PM)
- Assigned action item: Lisa to follow up with Rose on Master Plan update
- Assigned action item: Ann Degnan to draft flyer on plastics ban
- Assigned action item: Catherine to report on gas-powered equipment ban for December meeting
- Assigned action item: Ann Degnan to investigate EV charging station specs
- Assigned action item: Rich to provide EV charging station specs to Ann
- Assigned action item: Catherine to call Nick about sidewalk ordinance
- Assigned action item: Michele to follow up with mayor on bicycle audit
City Council
This is a routine meeting agenda with no specific action items listed. The council will consider the meeting packet, approve minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings, and review a certified set of resolutions.
- Review of meeting packet
- Approval of workshop minutes
- Approval of regular meeting minutes
- Consideration of certified resolution set
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the Long Branch City Council meeting. The council will review the meeting packet, approve minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings, and consider a set of certified resolutions.
- Review of meeting packet for public
- Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes
- Consideration of certified resolution set
City Council
The provided agenda contains only procedural items for the upcoming meeting. There are no specific legislative actions, resolutions, or public hearings listed in the text.
City Council
The Long Branch City Council met on August 25, 2021, to consider two ordinances and a set of resolutions. The agenda includes the addition of Chapter 17 to the municipal code for energy aggregation and a capital ordinance for the renovation and expansion of the senior center. The meeting also included a workshop session and the adoption of certified resolutions.
- Ordinance O-21-21: Adding Municipal Code Chapter 17 for Energy Aggregation
- Ordinance O-20-21: Capital Ordinance for Senior Center Renovation and Expansion
- Adoption of Certified Resolution Set dated 8-25-2021
City Council
The provided agenda contains links to various meeting documents including ordinances and resolutions. The specific details of the items discussed or decided are not available in the provided text.
- Ordinance O-19-21 regarding a deed of sight triangle easement for Enclave at West End LLC
City Council
The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 19 on contracts to add contractor responsibility requirements related to OSHA. The agenda also includes a certified set of resolutions for approval, along with workshop and regular meeting minutes.
- Ordinance O-18-21 amending Chapter 19 (Contracts) to add contractor responsibility requirements related to OSHA
- Certified resolution set for 7-28-2021
- Workshop and regular meeting minutes for 7-28-21
Environmental Commission
This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.
The Long Branch Environmental Commission met on July 19, 2021, and discussed several ongoing issues. They noted that the invasive species ordinance and tree ordinance have not yet been passed to the city council, and that bamboo will not be added to the invasive species list. The commission also discussed tree equity, recognizing the right of all citizens to enjoy green space and cooling shade, and agreed to investigate leaf blower noise regulations. They plan to discuss brownfield remediation proposals at a future meeting.
- Approved the minutes of the June 21 meeting
- Noted that the invasive species ordinance and tree ordinance have not been passed to city council
- Agreed that bamboo will not be added to the invasive species list
- Formally recognized the rights of all citizens to enjoy green space and cooling shade from trees
- Agreed to investigate leaf blower noise regulations and invite code enforcement to a fall meeting
- Discussed brownfield remediation and will consider proposals after remediation is complete
City Council
The agenda contains items for a workshop and regular meeting of the Long Branch City Council. The documents include proposed ordinances regarding telecommunications, 5G, and the establishment of a capital bank.
- Ordinance O-17-21 regarding telecommunications and 5G
- Ordinance O-16-21 establishing a capital bank
- Certified resolutions set for July 14, 2021
City Council
The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider three ordinances: setting fees and hours for the municipal swim pool complex, making Melrose Terrace one-way, and amending police sergeant and captain positions. The agenda also includes a certified set of resolutions for approval.
- O-14-21: Municipal swim pool complex fees, hours, and swimming regulations
- O-15-21: Melrose Terrace one-way street designation
- O-13-21: Amending police department sergeants and captains
- Certified resolution set for 6-23-2021
City Council
The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider two ordinances: one declaring Juneteenth a holiday and another amending a prior ordinance to repeal a no-parking restriction on the east side of Leslie Court. The agenda also includes a packet of resolutions to be adopted.
- Ordinance O-12-21 declaring Juneteenth a holiday
- Ordinance O-11-21 amended to repeal no-parking on east side of Leslie Ct
- Adopted resolution packet
City Council
The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider two ordinances: one establishing handicapped parking on West End Court, and another authorizing the execution of a deed easement for Ocean Plaza. The agenda also includes a certified resolution list for approval. The meeting packet and minutes from the workshop and regular sessions are available for public review.
- Ordinance O-10-21: Handicapped parking on West End Court
- Ordinance O-9-21: Ocean Plaza deed easement execution
- Certified resolution list for 5-26-21
City Council
The Long Branch City Council is meeting on May 12, 2021, with a full public agenda. The agenda includes a proposed ordinance (O-8-21) to amend Chapter 5, Section 78 of the city code regarding public safety, along with a set of resolutions. The meeting also includes workshop and regular session minutes for approval.
- Ordinance O-8-21 to amend Chapter 5, Section 78 (Public Safety)
- Certified resolution set for consideration
- Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes
City Council
This is the agenda for the Long Branch City Council regular meeting on April 28, 2021. The council is considering a series of resolutions numbered R73-21 through R86-21, though the specific contents of these resolutions are not detailed in the agenda text. The agenda also references minutes from the regular and workshop meetings held on the same date.
- Resolutions R73-21 through R86-21
- Regular meeting minutes for April 28, 2021
- Workshop meeting minutes for April 28, 2021
City Council
The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider ordinances and other business. The agenda includes a property exchange agreement with the Long Branch Housing Authority for a community center and a revised transit village ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a workshop session.
- O-7-21: Property exchange agreement with LBHA for community center
- O-3-21: Transit Village revised ordinance
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2021
- Workshop session agenda
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the Long Branch City Council meeting on March 24, 2021. The agenda lists only the adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings, and a certified set of resolutions. No specific items, dollar amounts, or street names are provided in the text.
- Adoption of the 3-24-21 COVID-19 public agenda full set
- Approval of workshop minutes from 3-24-21
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from 3-24-21
- Certified resolution set for 3-24-21
Insurance Fund Commission
The Long Branch Insurance Fund Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 20, 2021, discuss insurance and risk management issues, and vote on two resolutions approving bill payments for workers compensation and self-insurance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Resolution LB-2021-008 approving $8,808.00 in workers compensation bill payments
- Resolution LB-2021-009 approving $18,151.46 in self-insurance bill payments
- Approval of minutes from January 20, 2021 regular meeting
- Discussion of various insurance and risk management issues
City Council
This is a procedural agenda for the Long Branch City Council meeting. The council will review the full agenda packet, approve minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings, and consider a certified set of resolutions.
- Review of COVID public agenda full set
- Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes
- Consideration of certified resolution set
City Council
This is a regular City Council meeting agenda. The main items are the approval of minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings, and the consideration of certified resolutions. No specific details on the resolutions are provided in the agenda text.
- Approval of workshop minutes from 2-24-21
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from 2-24-21
- Consideration of certified resolutions (details in attached PDF)
City Council
This is a regular City Council meeting agenda. It includes the full agenda packet, minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings, and a certified set of resolutions for consideration. No specific items are detailed in the provided text.
- COVID-19 public agenda full set
- Workshop minutes from 2-10-21
- Regular meeting minutes from 2-10-21
- Certified resolution set from 2-10-21
City Council
The Long Branch City Council is meeting on January 27, 2021, with a COVID-19 public workshop and a regular meeting. The agenda lists linked documents for the workshop, public agenda, minutes, and a certified resolution set, but no specific items are detailed in the provided text.
- COVID-19 public workshop
- Public agenda
- Workshop and regular meeting minutes
- Certified resolution set
City Council
This is a regular City Council meeting agenda. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a set of resolutions, but the specific content of these documents is not provided in the text.
- Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes
- Consideration of a resolution set