Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Council

Shade Tree Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission will review a budget balance of $4,011 and discuss the status of six replacement trees on New Jersey Avenue. The body will consider a recommendation for an ordinance regarding trees on plot plans and evaluate fall planting options, including a Swamp White Oak at Lake of the Lillies and Newark Ave. The meeting also includes updates from the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Flood Plain Management, and Code Enforcement.

• Ordinance Recommendation for Trees on Plot Plans
• Swamp White Oak container tree planting at Lake of the Lillies and Newark Ave
• Status update on six replacement trees on New Jersey Avenue
• Budget balance report of $4,011
• Updates from Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Flood Plain Management, and Code Enforcement

Board of Adjustment

Historic Preservation Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the status of the Lifeboat Station 105 open house, including building condition and potential café tenants. The agenda includes a reading of the Historical Ordinance Plan by Bill Elwell and plans for obtaining grant money for 2026/2027. The commission will also verify its current budget with the Town and set up Google Accounts for members. The meeting will observe the passing of Emeritus Member Bill Lyons.

• Discussion of Lifeboat Station 105 open house, building status, and café tenants
• Reading of the Historical Ordinance Plan by Bill Elwell
• Plans for obtaining grant money for 2026/2027
• Verification of the HPC’s current budget by the Town
• Observance of the passing of Emeritus Member Bill Lyons

Senior Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasury report, and discuss upcoming events including a concert, bocce, and a holiday party. They will also update their background check policy and address the need for a volunteer treasurer. The meeting is open to the public with time for comments.

• Approval of August meeting minutes
• Treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances
• Discussion of future events: Garden State Art Center concert, October Bocce in Pleasure Park, Fall/Holiday party
• Background check policy update/discussion
• Volunteer needed for Treasurer position

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

The Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee will hold its Annual Meeting on August 29, 2026, from 10AM to 12PM at Antrim School. The agenda includes speakers covering various town topics. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond the general description.

• Annual Meeting scheduled for August 29, 2026, at Antrim School, 401 Niblick St.
• Speakers covering town topics will be featured.

Recreation Committee

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting on August 20, 2026, at 7:30 pm. The board will consider one application: a use variance request from Ralph LaManna to modify an existing structure and reconstruct a two-story house with a two-story deck at 70 Inlet Drive. The meeting includes public participation for comments on agenda or non-agenda items.

• Use variance application 2026-16 by Ralph LaManna for 70 Inlet Drive (Block 176, Lot 10.01) to reconstruct a two-story house with two-story deck

Open Space Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Open Space Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear executive reports, and discuss current topics including the Coast Guard Station, 419 Trenton Ave, and two pocket parks on Newark Ave and Lake Louise Boston Ave. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business with no votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of Coast Guard Station
• Discussion of 419 Trenton Ave
• Discussion of Newark Ave Pocket Park
• Discussion of Lake Louise Boston Ave Pocket Park

Senior Committee

The Senior Committee will meet to review treasury reports and plan upcoming social events. The body will also discuss a new amended background check policy for the Borough.

• Discussion of new amended background check Borough policy
• Treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances
• August theater event update
• September Bocce park event planning
• Potential November BINGO event with the Elks

Cultural Arts Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Cultural Arts Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss current activities including the 250th Parade, Scarecrow Contest, Christmas Lights for Arnold Ave, and Christmas Tree Decoration. New business will also be considered.

• 250th Parade planning
• Scarecrow Contest
• Christmas Lights for Arnold Ave
• Christmas Tree Decoration

Planning Board

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a resolution extension for a subdivision, and review a site plan application for a change of use at 403-405 Route 35. The board will also receive a courtesy review of a Board of Education Team Performance Center application. Public participation is welcome.

• Application #2026-452 by Jason Lamb d/b/a SPA Holdings, LLC for 403-405 Route 35 (Block 178.2, Lot 14): change of use to financial firm, requires site plan approval, includes lifting structure for flood compliance and parking underneath
• Resolution extension 2025-444 for 1402 Ocean Partnership LLC to perfect subdivision
• Minutes approval for June 29 and July 13, 2026 meetings
• Courtesy review of Board of Education Team Performance Center application

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority is holding its regular meeting to introduce the May 2026 through April 2027 budget and approve a list of vouchers totaling $7,487.40. The board will also hear a chairman's update on a budget request, receive attorney's comments, and take public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Introduction of May 2026–April 2027 budget
• Vouchers totaling $7,487.40, including $5,200 to Estate Lawn Mngmt (2 installments)
• Payments to United States Treasury for 941 taxes ($275 each for 1st and 2nd quarters)
• Clerk Karen Mills payment of $1,101.14 for July/August
• Attorney Raymond D. Bogan, Esq. payment of $578.00

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to hear Application 2026-18 from Paul Bonsper for property at 306 Hawthorne (Block 109, Lots 15 & 16). The applicant seeks a d(1) use variance to build a warehouse/storage structure, which is not permitted in the HC Zone, along with variances for impervious coverage (81.8% vs. 70% allowed), building height (37.5 ft vs. 35 ft allowed), and side yard setback (6 ft vs. 20 ft required). The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes and resolutions.

• Application 2026-18: Paul Bonsper requests d(1) use variance for warehouse in HC Zone at 306 Hawthorne
• Variance for impervious coverage: proposed 81.8% vs. allowed 70%
• Variance for building height: proposed 37.5 feet vs. allowed 35 feet
• Variance for side yard setback: proposed 6 feet vs. required 20 feet
• Public comment period for agenda and non-agenda items

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will meet in-person to vote on multiple financial payments totaling over $6.2 million, including payroll, contracts, and contributions to local organizations. The meeting will also introduce a bond ordinance for $1.7 million to replace sanitary sewer infrastructure along Randall Avenue and hold a public hearing on vacation of a portion of municipal right-of-way.

• Approval of $464,496.53 and $456,541.20 payroll payments
• Introduction of $1.7M bond ordinance for Randall Ave sewer replacement
• Approval of $553,174.78 purchase order for DPW Jet Vac Truck
• Approval of $300,020 sewerage payment to OCUA
• Public hearing on vacation of municipal ROW for Blocks 94.02 & 94.01

Shade Tree Commission

The commission will review a recommended ordinance regarding trees on plot plans for development lots. Members will also discuss hazard trees on Arnold Avenue and in Pleasure Park, and the planting of six street trees on New Jersey Avenue.

• Ordinance recommendation for trees on plot plans for development lots
• Budget balance of $4,011
• Hazard tree reports for Arnold Ave. and Pleasure Park
• Planting of 6 street trees on New Jersey Ave.
• Mulch mat deployments at Chicago/Antrim, Lake Louise, Lake of the Lillies, Cook’s Road, Rudy’s Parking lot, Little Silver Parking lot, and Newark Ave. Pocket Park

Beautification Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss updates on gardens, planters, and upcoming events, including the 250th Anniversary Town Celebration on September 6 and the Summer Social. The committee will also review meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and volunteer background check forms. No major financial decisions or rezonings are on the agenda.

• 250th Anniversary Town Celebration scheduled for September 6
• Summer Social planning – date and location to be set, sign-up at August 25 meeting
• Volunteer Background Check form discussion
• Beautification T-shirts available for $18
• Garden Tour Committee report

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee is meeting to hear updates from various subcommittees on summer programs, including skateboarding, concerts, pickleball, and a fishing derby, as well as planning for fall events such as a car show and Winter Wonderland. The agenda consists primarily of reports and discussion items, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Summer Concert Series update
• Fall Concert/Car Show planned for October 17th
• Pickleball and wrestling program updates
• 50/50 update and hot dog sale report
• Fishing derby and Tug of War replacement discussion

Open Space Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Open Space Committee will meet to discuss several items. They will review proposals submitted to the municipality and responses received, the current open space fund balance and planned expenditures, the status of the coast guard station, and suggested open space projects. This meeting appears to be a discussion session with no formal votes listed.

• Review of proposals submitted to the municipality and responses
• Review of current open space fund balance and intended expenditures
• Discussion of coast guard station
• Suggested open space projects

The committee voted to recommend using open-space funds to pave asphalt walkways around the Little League Field, tied to existing repairs and grant funding where allowable. It also moved to pursue architect cost estimates for the Niblick pocket park and boardwalk, and recommended removing the Newark Avenue pocket park from the Rossi to explore a sale or swap to help acquire 419 Trenton Ave. The Coast Guard station remains a priority, with a recommendation to handle maintenance through a formal request/approval process; a site visit is planned before finalizing Rossi placement. All recommendations require mayor and council approval.

• Recommended using open-space funds to pave Little League walkways (committee vote)
• Moved to pursue architect cost estimates for Niblick pocket park and boardwalk/ADA access
• Recommended removing Newark Avenue pocket park from Rossi and exploring sale/swap to fund 419 Trenton acquisition
• Recommended formal request/approval workflow for Coast Guard station maintenance; site visit planned before Rossi placement

Board of Adjustment

The Board will first approve the minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting. It will then review Application 2026-19, a request by The White Sands Ocean Front Resort to obtain a use variance for a multi‑use hotel, spa, restaurant/banquet and a private residence at 1201‑1205 Ocean Avenue. The public may comment on this and any other items during the public participation portion of the meeting.

• Approve minutes from April 16, 2026 meeting
• Review use variance request for The White Sands Ocean Front Resort at 1201‑1205 Ocean Avenue
• Public comment period for agenda and non‑agenda items

Senior Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026. Items include approving prior minutes, hearing a treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances (with a call for a volunteer treasurer), discussing an August theater event, and receiving an update on an Eagle Scout project in Pleasure Park. No major decisions are anticipated; the agenda is largely procedural and planning-oriented.

• Approval of June 11th meeting minutes
• Treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances – volunteer needed for Treasurer
• August theater event update and discussion
• Eagle Scout project in Pleasure Park update
• Public participants comments

The Senior Committee approved a $75 donation to an Eagle Scout project in Pleasure Park and suggested the REC committee make a similar donation. The committee also discussed a new background check policy but decided to wait for an open council discussion before submitting forms. The August theater event is sold out, and a bocce ball afternoon is planned.

• Approved $75 donation to Eagle Scout project in Pleasure Park
• Suggested REC committee make same donation
• Decided not to submit background check forms until after council discussion
• Approved June 11th meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a resolution extension request for a subdivision at 1402 Ocean Avenue, seeking additional time to perfect the plan. The board will also review sign applications for three local businesses: The Market at 505 Richmond Ave, The Grille at 303 Richmond Ave, and Fornellos at 133 Ocean Ave. Public participation is welcome on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Resolution extension request 2025-444 – 1402 Ocean Partnership LLC – additional time to perfect subdivision
• Sign review – The Market – 505 Richmond Ave
• Sign review – The Grille – 303 Richmond Ave
• Sign review – Fornellos – 133 Ocean Ave

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board granted a 6-month extension to 1402 Ocean Partnership LLC to perfect a subdivision, approved sign applications for The Market and The Grille, and declined to consider a sign submission for Fornellos because the applicant did not appear. All votes were unanimous.

• Extended resolution 2025-444 for 1402 Ocean Partnership LLC by 6 months (7-0)
• Approved sign review for The Market at 505 Richmond Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved sign review for The Grille at 303 Richmond Ave. (unanimous)
• Did not consider sign submission for Fornellos at 133 Ocean Ave. (applicant absent)

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

This advisory committee will discuss planning for its annual meeting and receive an update from the mayor. The agenda is procedural, with no votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings.

• Discussion of the Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10AM-12PM at Antrim School, 401 Niblick St.
• Mayor’s update on town topics

The meeting covered various community updates including new business openings, rescheduled events, and infrastructure projects. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed background check recommendations for volunteers
• Noted Sea Streak Ferry service was voted down by the Council
• Noted America 250 parade and block party postponed to September 6th
• Noted Tug of War with Manasquan is canceled, replaced by Columbus Day weekend event
• Noted 4th of July fireworks rescheduled for July 16th

Historic Preservation Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission will meet to introduce a new member, review the Historical Ordinance Plan, receive updates on the USGC Station, consider how to secure grant money for 2026‑2027, and verify the current budget and its use. These items are for discussion rather than formal decisions.

• Introduction of Derick Fischer as a Historic Preservation Commission member
• Reading of the Historical Ordinance Plan by Bill Elwell
• Updates on the USGC Station
• Plans for obtaining grant money for 2026/2027
• Verification of the commission’s current budget and discussion of its use

The Commission reviewed progress on the USCG Station building and discussed future public events. The Historical Ordinance Plan was tabled until the next meeting. No substantive votes or new ordinances were passed during this session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes via email (unanimous)
• Tabled Historical Ordinance Plan

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold an executive session for legal matters, then a regular meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2.5 million aerial fire truck, denial of a film permit for a TV production renting a private residence, and a grant application for road improvements. Discussions will cover a welcome sign for the state champion baseball team, America 250 funding and logistics, and a parade route.

• Approval of PO to Fire & Safety Services for Pierce aerial fire truck ($2,512,434.41)
• Denial of 495 Productions’ film permit application for TV film at a private residence (July 31-Aug 31)
• Authorization to apply for NJDOT grant for St. Louis Ave/Cooks Ln/Cooks Road improvement project
• Approval of America 250 S/E Committee’s application for Parade & Block Party on Sept 6
• Approval of payment for Route 35 Water Main Replacement partial pay cert 6 ($264,124.26) and Randall Ave Repaving extension

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026. They will discuss new business items including a tree ordinance for Manasquan development lots and the replanting of six removed street trees on New Jersey Avenue. Reports will cover Ocean County recommendations, a state grant, and updates from the Planning Board and other committees.

• Discussion of Manasquan Development Lot Tree Ordinance
• Borough planting of 6 street trees removed on New Jersey Avenue
• Mulch mats deployment at Chicago/Antrim, Lake Louise, Lake of the Lillies, Little Silver parking lot, and Chicago Ave top of Little Silver
• Free Street Tree Fall Interest Update
• BBT Spring Planting by Louise

The commission voted to send a memo to the governing body recommending a timeline for county response on removing/pruning hazard trees on Arnold Ave, with borough completion if the county doesn't act. They also decided to request that development plans include existing trees, as a first step toward a tree protection ordinance. Other actions included approving June minutes, planning notification for New Jersey Ave tree plantings, and assigning mulch mat volunteers.

• Approved June meeting minutes with typo corrections
• Voted to send memo to governing body recommending timeline for county response on Arnold Ave hazard trees
• Decided to request development plans include existing trees as first step toward tree protection ordinance
• Decided memo for New Jersey Ave property owners should come from Joe Michigan
• Kathy Kniffin volunteered to place mulch mats at Lake Louise and Lake of the Lillies
• Pete Ritchings volunteered for Little Silver shoreline on Chicago Ave

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting on July 2, 2026, to consider application 2026-14 for 804-808 Arnold Avenue. The applicant proposes changing the property's use from retail to two tenants: a fitness center (5,413 sf on first floor and basement) and a second tenant with up to 12,312 sf for retail, recreation, experiential retail, restaurant, department store, or offices. The item was continued without notice from the June 18, 2026 meeting. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variance or use change.

• Application 2026-14 for 804-808 Arnold Avenue, Block 91.02, Lot 10
• Proposed change of use from retail to fitness center and mixed commercial tenants
• Tenant 1: Fitness center, approximately 5,413 sf on first floor and basement
• Tenant 2: Permitted uses including retail, recreation, restaurant, offices on first and second floors, up to 12,312 sf
• Item carried without notice from June 18, 2026 special meeting

Planning Board

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board holds a special meeting to conduct a courtesy review of Application 2026-451 from Verizon Wireless. The proposal involves relocating telecommunication antennas from the existing water tank to a new 170-foot monopole (175 feet with lightning rod) at 416 New York Avenue. Public participation is welcome on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Courtesy review of municipal telecommunications improvements for Verizon Wireless at 416 New York Avenue (Lot 7, Block 33)
• Relocation of antennas from water tank to proposed 170-foot monopole (175 feet with lightning rod)
• Single agenda item for this special meeting

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board held a courtesy review for Verizon Wireless's proposal to relocate antennas from a water tank to a 170-foot monopole at 416 New York Avenue. Neighbors voiced concerns, but the board made no recommendations. No formal decisions were made.

• Conducted courtesy review of Application 2026-451 (Verizon Wireless antenna relocation) – no recommendations made

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Green Team Advisory Committee and Environmental Commission will hold a joint meeting on June 25, 2026. Items include review of April 2026 minutes, officer and committee reports, and discussions on the Stormwater MS4 Permit, FEMA Community Rating System, and floodplain issues. The Green Team portion is temporarily on hold during SJ restructuring, but other environmental initiatives will be discussed.

• Discussion of Stormwater MS4 Permit and PPB FEMA Community Rating System
• FEMA Floodplain Discussion with George Loder
• Update on Patchwork for Wildlife program
• Discussion of Water Conservation Initiatives/Plan
• Review of Natural Resource Inventory Update grant availability

Environmental Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission will review and discuss several environmental initiatives at its June 25, 2026 meeting. Key discussions include the Stormwater MS4 Permit, the FEMA Community Rating System, and landscape requirements for plot and subdivision plans. The commission will also consider water conservation initiatives, grant opportunities, and updates on the Natural Resource Inventory and Green Business Recognition Program. The meeting includes public participation and review of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Stormwater MS4 Permit and FEMA Community Rating System
• Plot/Subdivision Plan Landscape requirements (ordinance research)
• Water Conservation Initiatives/Plan
• Natural Resource Inventory Update (grant money available)
• Green Business Recognition Program

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee will review minutes, hear executive reports, and receive updates from subcommittees on summer concerts, skateboarding, pickleball, and other recreational programs. Unfinished business and new business will also be discussed.

• Summer Concert Series update
• Pickleball subcommittee report
• Tug of War Replacement discussion
• Raffle License update
• Winter Wonderland planning update

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider Application 2026-14, which proposes changing the use of 804-808 Arnold Avenue from retail to accommodate two tenants: a fitness center (5,413 sq ft on first floor and basement) and a permitted use (12,312 sq ft on first and second floors) for retail, recreation, experiential retail, restaurant, department store, or offices. The board will also memorialize minutes and resolutions, and accept public comment on agenda or non-agenda items.

• Application 2026-14 – 804-808 Arnold Avenue – change of use to fitness center and multiple commercial uses

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to amend time-limit parking (Ordinance 2026-17) and retitle/redefine ferry commutation service fees (Ordinance 2026-18). The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2.5M firetruck contract, a $1.7M school allocation, a $702K water main project payment, and a resolution urging repeal of the gas tax escalator. Additionally, the council will discuss the use of borough funds for America 250 events and appoint a new Chief Financial Officer.

• Ordinance 2026-17: Amend parking time limits (Schedule VI)
• Ordinance 2026-18: Retitle Chapter 6, amend Ferry Commutation Service fees
• Resolution urging NJ Legislature & Governor to repeal gas tax escalator
• Authorization to purchase firetruck for $2,512,434.41
• Appointment of C. McElwee as CFO and approval of Suplee Clooney & Co. consultant services up to $60K plus $20K rate study

The Council defeated Ordinance 2026-18, which would have allowed ferry commutation service in the Marine Commercial Zone, after amending it to remove a temporary licensing provision. The amendment passed 3-2, but the final ordinance failed 2-3. The Council also approved a $4,000 allocation for the town's 250th anniversary events and approved a large consent agenda of payments and appointments.

• Ordinance 2026-18 (ferry commutation service) defeated after amendment to remove Section 3 (3-2 to amend, 2-3 to adopt)
• Ordinance 2026-17 (time limit parking) adopted (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 from Special Event Fund for USA 250 events (5-0)
• Approved Consent Resolution 1 (payroll, appointments, payments) with item 1z removed
• Approved Consent Resolution 2 (payments, appointments, meeting cancellations) with exceptions noted
• Approved Consent Resolution 3 (payments, firetruck purchase, police appointments)

Senior Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, discuss treasury and endowment fund balances, plan future meeting dates and locations, and review event plans. No major decisions or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Treasury discussion and review of Borough and Endowment Fund balances
• Future meeting dates and location planning
• Event plan discussion
• Partners and requests review
• Councilman liaison Cortes comments

The committee approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting after a correction was made. They approved a $4,000 allocation from the town budget and confirmed that $10,644 from the Endowment Fund will be returned to the Senior Committee once the CEF Executive Board issues are resolved. The committee also approved an Eagle Scout project to install benches in the Pleasure Park bocce‑ball area. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved April 23 meeting minutes (with correction)
• Approved $4,000 town budget allocation
• Confirmed $10,644 Endowment Fund return pending CEF Board resolution
• Approved Eagle Scout project for benches in Pleasure Park bocce‑ball area

Floodplain Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Committee will discuss current FEMA status, review the floodplain brief, hear from Ray on the impact of NJ Real, and consider the new FEMA Flood Map. The meeting is informational with no scheduled votes or public hearings.

• Review current PPB FEMA Status
• Review PPB Flood Plain Brief presented by Maggie
• Presentation on Impact of NJ Real by Ray
• Discussion of new FEMA Flood Map