Ventnor City public meetings in 2021

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to swear in a new Chief of Police and accept the retirement of former Chief Douglas H. Biagi. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring various tax abatements, personnel changes, and city contracts.

• Appointment and swearing in of Chief of Police Joseph Fussner
• Contract for City Hall first floor door alterations with MJJ Construction not to exceed $120,000.00
• Tax abatement agreements for 115 S. Newport Ave, 23A S. Vassar Square, and 1A S Nashville Ave
• Contract for boardwalk vehicle ramp replacement at Vassar Square
• No parking enforcement in the City of Ventnor from January 1 to March 31, 2022

City Calendar

The Ventnor Board of Recreation approved the minutes from November 2021. Members discussed replacing field lights with Musca lamps, noted backstop replacements are underway, and introduced an online app for scheduling pickleball courts. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved November 2021 minutes (all in favor)
• Discussed replacing field lights with Musca lamps, funding to be explored
• Noted backstops are being replaced
• Introduced online pickleball court scheduling app
• Discussed possible no-show charge for pickleball app users, to be researched
• Discussed tennis sign-up sheets via laptop
• Discussed charging travel team $100 per game for field use, no charge for practice
• Noted city pays for sanitizing building after athletic programs

City Calendar

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda featuring several contracts and tax abatement agreements. The body will also discuss a land sale at 4803 Ventnor Ave and a revocable license for 129 N. Newport Ave.

• Contract for new bandshell design at Newport Avenue and the beach not to exceed $39,250.00
• L&L Paving Company contract for Ventnor Avenue (ocean side) mill and paving not to exceed $8,820.00
• Tax abatement agreements for 16A S Weymouth Ave, 16B S Weymouth Ave, and 6103 Marshall Ave
• Design services contract for Firehouse No. 1 second floor restroom renovations
• Resolution opposing state legislation S-3810 and A-5862 regarding public sector labor unions

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider variance requests for two properties to allow the construction of flood-compliant side-by-side single-family dwellings. The board will also vote on the adoption of minutes and a resolution for R & B Land Development LLC.

• Resolution P-61-2021 for R & B Land Development LLC at 4925 Ventnor Ave
• Variance request for David & Virginia Leroy at 121 N Sacramento Ave
• Variance request for Clevi & Estella Villalona at 123 N Sacramento Ave

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021.

City Calendar

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda featuring several infrastructure contracts, personnel changes, and tax abatement agreements. The body will also discuss 6601 Winchester Ave.

• Tax abatement agreements for 5015 Ventnor Ave, 5017 Ventnor Ave, 1 N Swarthmore Ave, and 5505 Wellington Ave
• Emergency contract for repiping Well #10 and sidewalk restoration with Arthur R. Henry Inc for $36,860.00
• Contract for Well #4 design and management services with Polistina and Associates not to exceed $49,000.00
• Contract for tree planting on Fulton and Harvard Pump Station with Lang & Garden not to exceed $8,000.00
• Contract for fire hydrant installation at Surrey and Edgewater with Garrison not to exceed $6,400.00

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider variance requests for two residential projects and a subdivision application for a commercial site. The board will also vote on the adoption of previous minutes and a resolution for 6001 Winchester Ave.

• Variance request for new side-by-side dwelling at 121 N Sacramento Ave
• Variance request for new side-by-side dwelling at 123 N Sacramento Ave
• Final subdivision and site plan approval for 4925 Ventnor Ave
• Resolution P-60-2021 regarding Joseph DeAngelo at 6001 Winchester Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board granted final major site plan and subdivision approval to R&B Land Development LLC for 4925 Ventnor Ave, with conditions requiring outstanding items to be addressed. The vote was 4-0, with Commissioner Kriebel, Tom Halpin, and Wendy Bartlett recused. The board also adopted a resolution for Joseph DeAngelo at 6001 Winchester Ave, and postponed applications for 121 & 123 N Sacramento Ave to December 8 due to an advertising error.

• Granted final major site plan and subdivision approval for 4925 Ventnor Ave (4-0)
• Adopted resolution P-60-2021 for Joseph DeAngelo at 6001 Winchester Ave (unanimous)
• Postponed applications for 121 & 123 N Sacramento Ave to December 8, 2021
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2021 (unanimous)

City Calendar

The Ventnor Board of Recreation approved October minutes and set its next meeting for Dec. 14. The board voted to require all future event-related decisions to be made in a special meeting, Zoom, or conference call with all members present, after a phone poll about a June 2022 pickleball event caused confusion. No other formal votes were taken; the rest of the meeting was reports and discussion.

• Approved October 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted rule: no phone polls; event decisions require special meeting, Zoom, or conference call with all members
• Set next meeting for Dec. 14

City Calendar

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding development regulations and marriage ceremony fees. The body is also voting on several infrastructure contracts and police hiring authorizations.

• Contract for concrete gutter replacement and drainage repair to Lexa Concrete LLC not to exceed $698,710.00
• Construction phase services for drainage project to DeBlasio & Associates not to exceed $60,500.00
• Miscellaneous concrete repairs to Cement Works Plus not to exceed $35,613.00
• Ordinance 2021-021 amending Chapter 102 Development Regulations
• Ordinance 2021-022 amending Chapter 37 Marriage and Civil Union Ceremony Fees

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions for three properties and review two new applications. These applications involve requests for variances regarding setbacks, height, and land use to allow for new construction.

• Resolution P-56-2021: 101 S Suffolk Ave
• Resolution P-57-2021: 7 S Newark Ave
• Resolution P-58-2021: 4925 Ventnor Ave
• Variance request for new single-family dwelling at 6001 Winchester Ave
• Use and bulk variance request for 6302 Ventnor Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board unanimously approved C variance relief for Joseph De Angelo's proposed new single-family dwelling at 6001 Winchester Ave, covering rear yard setbacks, building height, dormer dimensions, and deck heights, with conditions including a grating plan. The board also adopted three resolutions for other properties and a consistency report for Ordinance 2021-21, and granted a postponement for another application.

• Approved C variance relief for 6001 Winchester Ave (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution P-56-2021 for 101 S Suffolk Ave (unanimous, Landgraf abstained)
• Adopted Resolution P-57-2021 for 7 S Newark Ave (unanimous, Landgraf abstained)
• Adopted Resolution P-58-2021 for 4925 Ventnor Ave (unanimous, Landgraf abstained)
• Granted postponement for 6302 Ventnor Ave application
• Adopted Resolution P-59-2021 Consistency Report on Ordinance 2021-21 (all in favor)

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions via a consent agenda. These items primarily concern tax abatements for specific properties and the administration of tax sales.

• Tax abatement agreement for 107 S Newport Ave (Block 27 Lot 5)
• Tax abatement agreement for 310 N Dudley Ave (Block 215 Lot 5.02)
• Tax abatement agreement for 6001 Burk Ave (Block 414.01 Lot 30)
• Authorization for electronic tax sales and tax sale fees
• Acceptance of the retirement of Police Officer Michael A. Arena

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions for three properties and review three new applications. These applications include requests for variances to modify porches, decks, and a proposal for a major subdivision to build four dwellings.

• Proposed construction of 4 single family attached dwellings at 4925 Ventnor Ave
• Variance request for porch enclosure and deck at 101 S Suffolk Ave
• Variance request for a roof over a second-floor deck at 7 S Newark Ave
• Adoption of resolutions for 706 & 708 N Harvard Ave, 6616 Ventnor Ave, and 103 S Portland Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved three resolutions and three variance applications. It granted variances for a deck enclosure at 101 S Suffolk Ave, a roof over a deck at 7 S Newark Ave, and preliminary approval for a major subdivision at 4925 Ventnor Ave to build four single-family homes. All votes were unanimous except for the subdivision, which passed 6-1 with Lorraine Sallata dissenting.

• Approved resolutions P-53, P-54, P-55 (unanimous)
• Approved C variances for 101 S Suffolk Ave deck enclosure (7-0)
• Approved D use and C variances for 7 S Newark Ave roof over deck (7-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan, subdivision, and variances for 4925 Ventnor Ave (6-1)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Board of Recreation discussed a proposal to build two outdoor hockey rinks and approved a pickleball tournament for June 2022. The board supported the hockey rink idea but requested more cost details before presenting it to the city governing body. The pickleball tournament was approved pending final paperwork.

• Approved pickleball tournament June 10-12, 2022 (motion by Jeff Moore, seconded by Paul Hydro)
• Supported outdoor hockey rink proposal, pending detailed cost proposal to be presented to governing body
• Approved September 2021 minutes (motion by Joe Iannuzzelli, seconded by Klaudia Advena)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions regarding a bulkhead ordinance and a property at 107 S Melbourne Ave. The board will also hear applications for variances related to new construction and signage.

• Adoption of Resolution P-51-2021 regarding Bulkhead Ordinance
• Variance request for new single-family dwelling at 706 & 708 N Harvard Ave
• Sign variance request for 6616 Ventnor Ave & 4 S Avolyn Ave
• Variance request for deck and balcony at 103 S Portland Ave
• Reexamination of ordinance review pending from December 2020

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved three applications for C variances: a new single-family dwelling at 706 & 708 N Harvard Ave, an oversized sign at 6616 Ventnor Ave, and additions at 103 S Portland Ave. All motions passed unanimously, with one abstention and one recusal. The board also adopted the September 8, 2021 minutes and discussed a pending ordinance review.

• Approved C variances for new dwelling at 706 & 708 N Harvard Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for oversized sign at 6616 Ventnor Ave (6-0, Commissioner Landgraf recused)
• Approved C variances for additions at 103 S Portland Ave (7-0)
• Adopted September 8, 2021 minutes (unanimous, Commissioner Landgraf abstained)

City Calendar

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding marriage and civil union ceremony fees. The body is also reviewing several tax abatement agreements and awarding contracts for sewer and curb ramp work.

• Ordinances 2021-020 and 2021-021 regarding marriage and civil union ceremony fees
• Emergency contract for sewer lateral abandonment on Washington Avenue to Arthur R. Henry Inc for $6,550.00
• Contract for curb ramp and gutter replacement in Ventnor Gardens to Polistina and Associates Engineering not to exceed $53,800
• Tax abatement agreements for 114 S Troy Ave, 26 N Washington Ave, and 6400 Sunset Ave
• Public auction of property located at 4803 Ventnor Avenue (Lot 2, Block 87)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Board of Recreation approved charging $150 for field usage for an Atlantic Care employee resources recovery softball fundraiser on Sept 25, 2021, with the condition that insurance be supplied prior to the event. The board also discussed pickleball group requests, but no decisions were made on those items; Jerry Thomas said they need to be discussed with the mayor and commissioners and must be budgeted. The board approved the August minutes and adjourned.

• Approved August minutes
• Approved $150 field usage fee for Atlantic Care fundraiser, conditional on insurance being provided before the event

City Calendar

The City Commission is holding public hearings and voting on ordinances regarding the construction of bulkheads, seawalls, and fences. The body will also consider resolutions for seasonal parking enforcement and engineering contracts.

• Ordinance 2021-017: Creating Chapter 103 for construction of bulkheads and seawalls
• Ordinance 2021-018: Amending fee schedule for other permit fees
• Ordinance 2021-019: Amending regulations for fences and walls
• Resolution 2021-288: No parking enforcement from October 1 to December 31, 2021
• Resolution 2021-290: Awarding DeBlasio and Associates for drainage system design at Portland Avenue and the bay

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The Planning Board will meet to adopt previous minutes and resolutions. The board will hear two applications for C variances regarding residential construction projects.

• Resolution P-50-2021 regarding Timothy Bradley at 5904 Boardwalk
• C variance request for addition at 107 S Melbourne Ave (Adams Elkins)
• C variance request for new deck at 112 S Somerset Ave (SOMERSET 112 LLC)

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved C variances for Adam Elkins at 107 S Melbourne Ave to enlarge an existing first-floor porch, including relief for front yard setback, first floor, parking, and a waiver for street trees and an older survey. The board also unanimously approved a resolution for Timothy Bradley at 5904 Boardwalk. Two other applications were withdrawn: Patrick & Jane Mularkey at 200 N Cambridge Ave and 112 Somerset LLC at 112 S Somerset Ave. The board recommended adoption of three proposed ordinance revisions regarding bulkheads/seawalls, fees, and fences/walls.

• Approved C variances for Adam Elkins at 107 S Melbourne Ave for porch enlargement (front yard setback, first floor, parking, street tree waiver, survey waiver) — 7-0 vote.
• Approved resolution P-50-2021 for Timothy Bradley at 5904 Boardwalk — unanimous.
• Noted withdrawal of Patrick & Jane Mularkey application at 200 N Cambridge Ave.
• Noted withdrawal of 112 Somerset LLC application at 112 S Somerset Ave (variance no longer needed).
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 017-2021 (bulkheads/seawalls), 018-2021 (fee schedule), and 19-2021 (fences/walls) as consistent with the Master Plan — unanimous.
• Adopted the September 8, 2021 meeting minutes — unanimous.

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to introduce ordinances regarding bulkheads, seawalls, and permit fees. The body will also vote on several contracts for emergency pump repairs and a new surveillance system.

• Purchase of closed-circuit surveillance system from Safeware Inc. for $76,919.37
• Emergency contract to A.C. Schultes Inc. for pump repairs at Lily Park and Lafayette Station for $8,386.00
• Emergency electrical repair for water and sewer pump to ABS Electric Inc. not to exceed $6,250.00
• Introduction of Ordinance 2021-017 creating Chapter 103 for construction of bulkheads and seawalls
• Tax abatement agreement for 129 N Newark Ave (Block 179 Lot 11)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt previous resolutions and review one property application. The board is considering a request for a C variance regarding a third-floor deck.

• Resolution P-48-2021: Joseph & Deana Scavetti, 7115 Monmouth Ave
• Resolution P-49-2021: Dr. Frank Berzanskis, 3 N Buffalo Ave
• C variance application for a third floor deck at 5904 Boardwalk (Timothy Bradley)

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved a C variance for Timothy Bradley's property at 5904 Boardwalk, allowing a third-floor deck that extends beyond the building envelope. The motion passed 7-0. The board also unanimously approved the August 11, 2021 minutes and several resolutions, with three members abstaining.

• Approved C variance for third-floor deck at 5904 Boardwalk (7-0)
• Approved August 11, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous, 3 abstentions)
• Approved resolutions (unanimous, 3 abstentions)

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects and personnel salary adjustments. The body will also discuss a tax abatement agreement for a property on N Surrey Ave.

• Contract for Colliers Engineering and Design for Atlantic Avenue traffic signal optimization not to exceed $74,000.00
• Contract for Doran Engineering for reconstruction of Dudley Ave, Oxford Ave, and Marshall Ave
• Tax abatement agreement for 129 N Surrey Ave (Block 149 Lot 10)
• Ordinance 2021-016 amending Chapter 87 Buildings regarding section 4 specifications
• Rescinding the bid of RTW Construction Inc. for water and sewer improvements on Baltimore, Wyoming, and Lafayette Avenues

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will vote on resolutions for three properties and hear applications for variances. These applications include requests for porch extensions and the construction of a two-family home.

• Resolution P-45-2021: 6625 Monmouth Ave
• Resolution P-46-2021: 15 S Baltimore Ave
• Resolution P-47-2021: 15 S Washington Ave
• Variance request for porch extension at 200 N Cambridge Ave
• Use variance request for a new two-family dwelling at 3 N Buffalo Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved two variance requests. The first, for Joseph & Deana Scavetti at 7115 Monmouth Ave, was for C variances to build a large front porch/deck, with conditions including composite decking and landscaping. The second, for Dr. Frank Berzanskis at 3 N Buffalo Ave, was a D use variance to construct a new two-family dwelling. Both were approved unanimously.

• Approved C variances for porch/deck at 7115 Monmouth Ave (7-0)
• Approved D use variance for two-family dwelling at 3 N Buffalo Ave (6-0)
• Adopted July 26, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions P-45-2021, P-46-2021, P-47-2021 (unanimous)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Board of Recreation met on August 10, 2021, and approved the July 2021 minutes. They discussed the final week of summer camp, noted the retirement of Gary Brinberg, and reviewed pickleball revenue growth, considering facility expansion and hiring additional staff. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved July 2021 minutes (unanimous)

City Calendar

The Planning Board will consider multiple applications for variances, site plans, and subdivisions. These include requests for new single-family dwellings, deck construction, and raising an existing duplex.

• C variances for a new single-family dwelling at 706 & 708 N Harvard Ave
• Minor site plan approval for 5217 Ventnor Ave
• Minor subdivision approval for 6625 Monmouth Ave
• C variances for a new single-family dwelling at 15 S Baltimore Ave
• C variances for first and second floor decks at 15 S Washington Ave

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on updating fishing pier regulations and fees. The body is also considering multiple tax abatement agreements and a contract for storm sewer work.

• Ordinance 2021-015: Amending fishing pier regulations and fees
• Contract for storm sewer pipe replacement with Lafayette Utility Construction not to exceed $14,320.00
• Tax abatement agreements for properties on N. Marion Ave, S. Baltimore Ave, Wellington Ave, S. Newark Ave, N. Cornwall Ave, and N. Dudley Ave
• Resolution to extend the grace period for 2021 third quarter taxes
• Change order for the reconstruction of Newport Avenue

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2021.

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Board of Recreation approved a $5 increase in adult registration fees for the Fun Run, while keeping child rates unchanged. The board also approved the June 2021 meeting minutes and noted a $216 profit from the event.

• Approved June 2021 meeting minutes
• Increased adult Fun Run registration fees by $5 (all in favor)
• Kept child Fun Run registration fee unchanged

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a bond ordinance to fund 2021 capital improvements. The body is also considering changes to fishing pier regulation fees and several personnel promotions.

• Bond Ordinance 2021-014: Appropriating $6,457,721 for capital improvements and authorizing $6,150,208 in bonds or notes
• Ordinance 2021-015: Amending fees for fishing pier regulations
• Grant applications to U.S. Department of Homeland Security for FEMA BRIC and Flood Mitigation programs
• Appointment of Albert Stanley as Chief Financial Officer
• Contract authorization for DCO Energy

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The Planning Board will meet in a hybrid format to consider several development applications and resolutions. Items include requests for variances, certificates of non-conformity, and a minor subdivision.

• Resolution P-37-2021: Renne & Allen Flehinger at 17 N Lafayette Ave
• Resolution P-38-2021: Dennis & Petrina De Pasquale at 20 S New Haven Ave
• Resolution P-38-2021: BTOL, LLC at 7 N Baton Rouge Ave
• Certificate of Non-Conformity request for 6404 Monmouth Ave
• C variance relief for fence height and location at 101 S Harvard & 104 S Cambridge Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved several applications, including a Certificate of Non-Conformity, C variances for a pool wall, C variances for a new dwelling, a minor subdivision, and a D 'USE' variance for a two-family dwelling. All approvals were unanimous except for the D variance, which passed 6-1. The board also readopted a corrected resolution and postponed one application.

• Approved Certificate of Non-Conformity for Joseph Nicosia at 6404 Monmouth Ave (6-0)
• Approved C variances for Kenneth Gross & Frances Vavloukis at 101 S Harvard Ave & 104 S Cambridge Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for JJCC Longport, LLC at 510 N Harvard Ave (7-0)
• Approved minor subdivision with C variances for 111 S Cornwall, LLC at 111 S Cornwall Ave (9-0)
• Approved D 'USE' variance for Nikole LaRussa et al. at 215 N Suffolk Ave (6-1)
• Readopted corrected Resolution P-22-2021 for Paul & James Muskett at 5602 Edgewater Ave
• Postponed application for 152 N Derby Ave to July 26, 2021 meeting

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021.

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to adopt the 2021 Municipal Budget and amend the budget. The body will also hold public hearings on ordinances regarding mercantile and dumpster permit fees.

• Adoption of the 2021 Municipal Budget (Resolution 2021-226)
• Ordinance 2021-012: Amending mercantile licensing fees
• Ordinance 2021-013: Amending dumpster and portable storage unit permit fees and duration
• Resolution 2021-216: No parking enforcement from July 1 to September 30, 2021
• Contract awards for City Hall maintenance to Action Janitorial and 30 1-inch meters to Core & Main Inc.

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The City Commission is holding public hearings and votes on ordinances to prohibit cannabis businesses and public smoking of cannabis products. The body is also reviewing fee changes for mercantile licenses, dumpsters, and sewer/water utilities.

• Ordinance to prohibit all cannabis businesses within city boundaries
• Ordinance to prohibit smoking cannabis products in city-owned public places
• Contract for Charles Marandino LLC for concrete and drainage on Richards & Troy Avenues not to exceed $199,647.00
• Contract for JE Rosenkrantz PE SECB for parklet structural engineering not to exceed $2,000.00
• Proposed fee changes for mercantile licensing, sewer and water utilities, and dumpster permits

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The Ventnor City Planning Board will discuss a consistency review of Ordinance 2021-009 regarding cannabis businesses. The board will also consider variance applications for decks, a carport expansion, and a new dwelling.

• Consistency review of Ordinance 2021-009 regarding cannabis business
• Variance application for 15 S Washington Ave for first and second floor decks
• Variance application for 17 N Lafayette Ave for a new deck
• Parking variance application for 20 S New Haven Ave to enclose a carport and expand driveway
• Variance application for 7 N Baton Rouge Ave to construct a new flood compliant dwelling

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved C variances for a new deck at 17 N Lafayette Ave, a new flood-compliant dwelling at 7 N Baton Rouge Ave, and five resolutions for various properties. It denied a variance request for a shed at 20 S New Haven Ave. The board also approved a resolution for a consistency review on a cannabis ordinance.

• Approved C variances for Renee & Allen Flehinger at 17 N Lafayette Ave for a new deck, with conditions including a 24-inch planter and relocating air units.
• Denied C variances for Dennis & Petrina DePasquale at 20 S New Haven Ave to legalize a shed, with one affirmative and six negative votes.
• Approved C variances for BTOL, LLC at 7 N Baton Rouge Ave for a new flood-compliant dwelling, including a second-floor deck variance.
• Approved resolutions P-31 through P-35 for properties at 5800 Balfour Ave, 129 N Dudley Ave, 13 N Rosborough Ave, 100 S Portland Ave, and 6309 Ventnor Ave.
• Approved resolution P-36-2021 for a consistency review of Ordinance 2021-009 on cannabis businesses.
• Adjourned the application for 15 S Washington Ave to the July 26, 2021 meeting.

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Board of Recreation met on June 8, 2021, and approved the May 2021 minutes. They discussed upcoming events including the city-wide yard sale, Fun Run, sports camps, and reported on pickleball and volleyball activities. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and adjourning.

• Approved May 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

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The Ventnor City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 2021-200. This resolution authorizes the issuance of a liquor license to Ventnor License LLC.

• Resolution 2021-200: Authorization of a liquor license for Ventnor License LLC

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The City Commission is introducing ordinances for capital improvements and sewer/water utility fees. The body is also holding public hearings on construction hours and street obstruction rules, while voting on several tax abatement agreements and liquor license renewals.

• Ordinance 2021-012: Appropriating $6,282,721 for 2021 capital improvements
• Ordinance 2021-011: Amending sewer and water utility fees
• Contract with Calvi Electric for gazebo/bulkhead service at New Haven and the Beach not to exceed $6,998.00
• Tax abatement agreements for properties on S. Weymouth Ave, S. Hillside Ave, N. New Have Ave, and S. Little Rock Ave
• Road closures and no-parking authorizations for Ironman, Atlantic City Marathon, and Bungalow Beach Run

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The Planning Board will review several land-use applications, including requests for subdivisions and variances for new dwellings. The board will also conduct a consistency review and discussion regarding Ordinance 2021-009 concerning cannabis businesses in the city.

• Discussion on Ordinance 2021-009 regarding cannabis business
• Application for 6309 Ventnor Ave to demolish a commercial building for four townhomes
• Application for 5800 Balfour Ave for a minor subdivision and two new dwellings
• Application for 100 S Portland Ave to construct a new single-family dwelling
• Application for 129 N Dudley Ave for a minor by right subdivision

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved all five applications on the agenda, including minor subdivisions, C variances, and a D use variance. All votes were unanimous with no negative votes. The board also discussed Ordinance 2021-009 regarding cannabis businesses but took no action.

• Approved minor subdivision and C variances for JJCC Longport, LLC at 5800 Balfour Ave (8-0)
• Approved by-right subdivision for 129 N Dudley Ave, LLC (9-0)
• Approved C variances for Dennis & Rochelle Weismer at 13 N Rosborough Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for Harry & Ilene Grossman at 100 S Portland Ave (7-0)
• Approved D use variance and C variances for 6309 Ventnor, LLC at 6309 Ventnor Ave (7-0)
• Adopted minutes from May 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions P-27 through P-30 (unanimous)

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2021 Municipal Budget. The body is also introducing ordinances to prohibit cannabis businesses and the smoking of cannabis in city-owned public places.

• Adoption of the 2021 Municipal Budget
• Offering of $8,810,000 in school bonds, Series 2021
• Emergency contract of $18,463.00 to A.C. Schultes Inc. for pump repairs
• Proposed ordinances to prohibit cannabis businesses and public cannabis smoking
• Awarding of a new plenary retail consumption liquor license to Ocean Draft LLC

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt resolutions for two properties and review five variance applications. These applications involve requests for setbacks and lot coverage to allow for new decks, a new single-family dwelling, and home additions.

• Resolution P-26-2021: 105 S Newark Ave
• Resolution P-27-2021: 8 N Buffalo Ave
• Variance request for new deck at 308 N Oxford Ave
• Variance request for new single-family dwelling at 7 N Baton Rouge Ave
• Variance request to raise dwelling and add rear addition at 431 N Oxford Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved four C variance applications at its May 12, 2021 meeting, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The approved projects include a new deck at 308 N Oxford Ave, enclosing a second-floor deck at 110 Washington Ave, enlarging a second floor at 14 N Baltimore Ave, and elevating a dwelling with an addition at 431 N Oxford Ave. One application, 7 N Baton Rouge Ave, was postponed to the June 9 hearing.

• Approved C variances for Christopher Ireland at 308 N Oxford Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variance for Washington Beach, LLC at 110 Washington Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for Hal & Marcy Axelrod at 14 N Baltimore Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for Michael & Roseann Rossi at 431 N Oxford Ave (7-0)
• Postponed application for 7 N Baton Rouge Ave to June 9, 2021

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Board of Recreation approved the date for the Absecon Island Surfing Contest, set for July 24 through Labor Day, and discussed a potential handover to South Jersey Board Riders as a private entity. The board also interviewed five candidates for sports camp junior counselor positions and decided to offer positions to all of them. The April 2021 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Absecon Island Surfing Contest date July 24 through Labor Day
• Offered junior counselor positions to all five interviewed candidates

City Calendar

The Planning Board will consider several applications for variance relief and property construction. Items include requests for porch and deck installations as well as a new two-family dwelling.

• Resolution P-20-2021: 111 S Cornwall Associates, LLC at 111 S Cornwall Ave
• Resolution P-21-2021: Christoforos Pylaras at 6624 Ventnor Ave
• Resolution P-22-2021: Paul & James Muskett at 5602 Edgewater Ave
• Resolution P-23-2021: Steven Kramer Living Trust at 106 S Philadelphia Ave
• Resolution P-24-2021: Jeffery Allen at 6 S Baltimore Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved a D 'USE' variance and multiple C variances for Creekview Development Company, LLC to construct a new two-family dwelling at 8 N Buffalo Ave, where two-family dwellings are not permitted in the R-4 zone. The motion passed 5-2, with conditions including an irrigation system, no tree removal, and revised plans for AC units and storage shed. The board also granted postponements for two applications and approved six resolutions unanimously, with two abstentions. An application for a porch enlargement at 105 S Newark Ave was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved D 'USE' variance and C variances for two-family dwelling at 8 N Buffalo Ave (5-2)
• Approved resolutions P-20-2021 through P-25-2021 (unanimous, with two abstentions)
• Granted postponements for 17 N Lafayette Ave and 15 S Washington Ave to June 9, 2021
• Withdrawn application for porch enlargement at 105 S Newark Ave
• Adopted April 14, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

City Calendar

The Commission will review a consent agenda containing several administrative and operational resolutions. Discussion items include revocable licenses, riparian issues, and sidewalk dining expansions.

• Sale of 1987 Ford fire apparatus to Atlantic City for $1.00
• Contract with J & J Power for library pressure washing not to exceed $5,750.00
• Asbestos abatement at 101 N Cornwall Avenue boiler room not to exceed $4,150.00
• Change order for the reconstruction of Hampshire Drive
• Ambulance billing services contract with Revenue Guard Medical Claims Management, LLC

City Calendar

The Planning Board will meet remotely to consider multiple applications for residential construction and land use. Items include requests for variances regarding setbacks, building coverage, and parking at various locations.

• One-year extension for a minor subdivision at 111 S Cornwall Ave
• C variance relief for front yard, parking, and rear yard setback at 6624 Ventnor Ave
• C variance relief for setbacks to construct a new single-family dwelling at 5602 Edgewater Ave
• C variance relief for building coverage and dormer slope at 106 S Philadelphia Ave
• C variances for building coverage and multiple yard setbacks at 6 S Baltimore Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved all six applications on the April 14, 2021 agenda, including a one-year extension for a minor subdivision and five C variance requests for residential construction projects. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for the subdivision extension, which was approved with an all-in-favor vote. The board also adopted the March 22, 2021 minutes and approved two resolutions.

• Approved one-year extension for minor subdivision at 111 S Cornwall Ave (all in favor)
• Approved C variances for 6624 Ventnor Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for 5602 Edgewater Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for 106 S Philadelphia Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for 6 S Baltimore Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for 6700 Atlantic Ave (7-0)
• Adopted March 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions P-18-2021 and P-19-2021 (unanimous)

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The Ventnor City Board of Recreation approved a volleyball tournament application for two summer weekends, contingent on Special Events Committee approval and insurance. They also discussed a proposed pickleball event and approved increased pickleball membership fees.

• Approved Quan Nuygen's volleyball tournament application for July 17-18 and August 14-15 at Cambridge Ave beach, contingent on Special Events Committee approval and insurance (all in favor)
• Approved pickleball membership fee increases: yearly $50 to $60, daily $5 to $7, weekly $15 to $20, kids under 12 $10 to $15, kids over 12 $35 to $40 (all in favor)

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The City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda featuring multiple tax abatement agreements and public works appointments. The body will also consider contracts for police facility design and fishing pier modifications.

• Contract for TASER equipment for the Police Department with Axon Enterprises LLC for $62,998.67
• Contract with William McLees Architecture for fishing pier gate conceptual design drawings for $7,200.00
• Sale and issuance of the third and final plenary retail consumption license for alcoholic beverages
• Tax abatement agreements for 116 S Stratford Ave, 2B N Baton Rouge Ave, 2A N Baton Rouge Ave, 5900 Boardwalk, 312 N Dudley Ave, 310 N Dudley Ave, and 112 B N Newark
• Grant application for the National Coastal Resilience Fund with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

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The Planning Board will meet remotely to adopt resolutions for three properties and review three new applications. Applicants are seeking variance relief for setbacks and building coverage to allow for home expansions and a parking area.

• Resolution P-15-2021: 6507 Monmouth Ave
• Resolution P-16-2021: 16 S Melbourne Ave
• Resolution P-17-2021: 5312 N Atlantic Ave
• Variance request for 25 S Avolyn Ave to expand a second floor bedroom and add a bathroom
• Variance request for 106 S Buffalo Ave to construct a covered parking area with a deck

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved C variance relief for Leonard & Teri Schuchman at 25 S Avolyn Ave (rear yard setbacks, landscaping waiver, plus a condition to add a street tree) and for Joe Berenato at 106 S Buffalo Ave (side yard setback, building coverage, with a condition to apply for an encroachment license). The board postponed the application by Christoforos Pylaras at 6624 Ventnor Ave until April 14, 2021, pending revised plans. The board also unanimously approved three resolutions (P-15-2021, P-16-2021, P-17-2021) and the minutes from March 10, 2021.

• Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved resolutions P-15-2021, P-16-2021, P-17-2021 (unanimous).
• Approved C variance for Schuchman at 25 S Avolyn Ave (7-0) with condition to add a street tree.
• Approved C variance for Berenato at 106 S Buffalo Ave (7-0) with condition to apply for encroachment license.
• Postponed Pylaras application at 6624 Ventnor Ave to April 14, 2021 for revised plans.

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The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a bond ordinance for utility capital improvements and real property acquisition. The body is also considering updates to vehicle and traffic laws and several municipal contracts.

• Bond Ordinance 2021-006: Appropriating $6,064,250 for utility improvements and real property acquisition
• Ordinance 2021-005: Amending Chapter 214 'Vehicles and Traffic'
• Resolution 2021-108: Purchase of a Rosenbauer Pumper and Warrior Chassis for $477,382.00
• Resolution 2021-107: Advertising contract awarded to Art Department Design Studio LLC
• Resolutions 2021-104 and 2021-105: No parking and road closure authorizations for a block party

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The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt resolutions for four properties and review three variance applications. The most significant request involves demolishing a vacant bank to build three residential buildings.

• Proposed demolition of vacant bank at 5312 Atlantic Ave to construct three residential buildings with two dwellings each
• Variance request for permeable pavers at 6507 Monmouth Ave
• Variance request for a porch roof at 16 S Melbourne Ave
• Adoption of resolutions for 136 N Derby Ave, 16 N Troy Ave, 101 N Dorset Ave, and 129 N Surrey Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved three applications at its March 10, 2021 meeting. It granted C variance relief for a permeable paver installation at 6507 Monmouth Ave, for a roof over an existing porch at 16 S Melbourne Ave, and reaffirmed a major subdivision, use variance, and site plan for 5312 Atlantic Ave to build three residential buildings. All votes were unanimous with seven in favor and zero against, with some abstentions and recusals noted.

• Approved C variance relief for lot coverage and street trees at 6507 Monmouth Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variance relief for front yard setback at 16 S Melbourne Ave (7-0)
• Approved major subdivision, use variance, and site plan for 5312 Atlantic Ave (7-0)
• Adopted February 22, 2021 minutes unanimously

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The City Commission is considering a bond ordinance for utility capital improvements and real property acquisition. The body will also hold public hearings on employee salary ranges and the creation of a stormwater management chapter.

• Bond Ordinance 2021-006 appropriating $6,064,250 for utility improvements and real property
• Ordinance 2021-004 creating Chapter 196 Stormwater Management
• Ordinance 2021-003 amending 2020 salaries and compensation ranges
• Contract with CM3 for HVAC maintenance at City Hall and DPW not to exceed $23,604.00
• Contract with Remington & Vernick for beach and dune maintenance permit application for $12,000.00

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The Planning Board will meet remotely via video and audio to conduct business. The agenda includes the adoption of previous minutes and several applications for variance relief.

• Resolution P-10-2021: Paul Raffelo & Samantha DeMaio at 5301 Atlantic Ave
• Resolution P-11-2021: Peter & Patricia Pagano at 129 N Surrey Ave
• Variance for new single-family dwelling at 136 N Derby Ave
• Variance for deck additions at 16 N Troy Ave
• Site plan amendment for new construction at 101 N Dorset Ave LLC

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved four variance applications at its February 22, 2021 meeting. These included a C variance for deck construction at 16 N Troy Ave, a C variance for a new single-family dwelling at 136 N Derby Ave, a C variance for a mixed-use building at 101 N Dorset Ave, and a C variance for a pool and cabana at 129 N Surrey Ave. All votes were unanimous (7-0) with some members recusing. The board also adopted the minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting.

• Approved C variance for front yard setbacks and street tree waiver at 16 N Troy Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variance for rear yard setback and minimum lot depth at 136 N Derby Ave, with condition for landscape plan (7-0)
• Approved C variance for lot coverage, parking, and amended minor site plan at 101 N Dorset Ave, with prior use and signage variances carried over (7-0)
• Approved C variance for front and rear yard setbacks for pool and cabana at 129 N Surrey Ave, with conditions to consolidate lots and enclose pool equipment (7-0)
• Adopted February 10, 2021 minutes (with one abstention)

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The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The body is also considering new stormwater management rules and several infrastructure and technology contracts.

• Ordinance 2021-002 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
• Contract for computer system upgrades and switch replacements with SHI International Corporation for $98,924.41
• Contract for phone system upgrades with SHI International Corporation for $42,400.00
• Emergency contract for Well #5 pump replacement with AC Schultes for $25,979.00
• Contract for valves and caps at South Vassar & Ventnor Ave and South Vassar & Atlantic Ave with Pioneer Pipe LLC for $12,350.00

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The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt resolutions and review two applications. The board will determine if a tattoo studio is permitted at 5301 Atlantic Ave and consider variance requests for a pool and cabana house at 129 N Surrey Ave.

• Interpretation of regulations for a tattoo studio at 5301 Atlantic Ave
• C variance request for setbacks and lot coverage for a pool and cabana at 129 N Surrey Ave
• Resolution P-7-2021 regarding 720 N Little Rock Ave
• Resolution P-8-2021 regarding 6709 Atlantic Ave
• Resolution P-9-2021 regarding SJ Hauck Properties, LLC at 5505 Wellington Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved an interpretation allowing a tattoo studio at 5301 Atlantic Ave as a permitted use in the Commercial Mixed Use Zoning District, with six in favor and one against. The board also approved several resolutions and postponed a variance application for a pool and cabana at 129 N Surrey Ave to February 22, 2021.

• Approved interpretation allowing tattoo studio at 5301 Atlantic Ave as permitted commercial use (6-1)
• Adopted January 13, 2021 minutes (unanimous, Landgraf abstained)
• Approved resolutions P-5-2021 through P-9-2021 (unanimous, Landgraf abstained)
• Postponed Pagano variance application for pool and cabana at 129 N Surrey Ave to Feb 22, 2021

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The Ventnor City Board of Recreation discussed adding pickleball courts and hosting a tournament, but made no formal decisions. The board was positive about the tournament and requested details in a special events application. They also noted the Fun Run on July 2, 2021, and thanked Diane Birkbeck for bike racks.

• Discussed options for adding pickleball courts (no vote taken)
• Agreed to consider permanent courts behind building if Administration is agreeable
• Positive about pickleball tournament, pending special events application
• Noted Fun Run scheduled for July 2, 2021
• Thanked Diane Birkbeck for bike racks

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The City Commission is meeting to introduce an ordinance regarding municipal budget appropriation limits and a cap bank. The body will also consider a Green Advisory Committee ordinance and several tax abatement agreements.

• Ordinance 2021-002 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Tax abatement agreements for 126 A N Cambridge Ave, 126 B M Cambridge Ave, 102 S Washington Ave, and 509 N Somerset Ave
• Resolution to authorize repair and replacement of Well #5
• License agreement and street closures for the Downbeach Seafood Festival in September 2021
• Agreement with Atlantic County for municipal aerial mosquito control

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The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the sale of public land contiguous to 111 S. Pittsburgh Avenue. The body is also considering a collective bargaining agreement for public works employees and a wide range of professional service contracts for 2021.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2020-027 to sell public land contiguous to 111 S. Pittsburgh Avenue
• Resolution 2021-051 to approve a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union 929 for public works employees (2021-2025)
• Contract for Labor Relations Counsel (Gruccio Pepper Desanto & Ruth) not to exceed $20,000.00
• Contract for police training with Rogers Group LLC not to exceed $14,586.00
• Tax abatement agreement for 104 S. New Haven Ave (Block 29 Lot 11 Qual:C0001)

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The Planning Board will meet via remote access to conduct its annual re-organization and adopt four resolutions. The board will also hear applications for variances related to residential construction and property modifications.

• Variance request for 107 S Newark Ave to enclose an existing stairwell
• Variance request for 6709 Atlantic Ave to construct a new single-family dwelling
• Variance request for 5505 Wellington Ave to construct a new single-family dwelling
• Variance request for 720 N Little Rock Ave to maintain a deck and shed
• Adoption of resolutions for 23 S Oakland Ave, 1 S Nashville Ave, 6801 Atlantic Ave, and 5501 Winchester Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved C variance relief for three applications: Cecelia DiFabio's deck and shed at 720 N Little Rock Ave, Franco Borda's residential conversion at 6709 Atlantic Ave, and SJ Hauck Properties' dwelling relocation at 5505 Wellington Ave. The board also unanimously approved prior minutes, four resolutions, re-organization appointments, and 2021/2022 meeting dates. One application (107 S Newark Ave) was withdrawn.

• Approved C variances for Cecelia DiFabio at 720 N Little Rock Ave (5-0)
• Approved C variances for Franco Borda at 6709 Atlantic Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for SJ Hauck Properties at 5505 Wellington Ave (7-0)
• Approved resolutions P-1 through P-4 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Jay Cooke as Chairman, Roman Zabihach as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/2022 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted December 9, 2020 minutes (unanimous)