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Ventnor City public meetings in 2024

41 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 19, 2024

City Calendar

Ventnor to vote on $832,876 sewer replacement contract on Somerset Avenue

The Ventnor City Commission will consider a consent agenda of 32 resolutions, including a $832,876 sewer replacement contract, tax abatement agreements for seven properties, a $230,085 basketball court reconstruction, and a resolution opposing Atlantic City Electric's rate increase. No public hearings on ordinances are scheduled. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and hiring actions.

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Wed Dec 11, 2024

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Planning Board to review four variance applications for residential construction

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt three resolutions and review four applications for variance relief. These requests involve modifications to setbacks and site plans for residential properties. The board will also vote on the minutes from the November 13, 2024, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves two variance applications with conditions

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved C variance relief for two residential projects: 226 N Rosborough Ave (side yard setback and parking) and 126 N Princeton Ave (front/side yard setbacks for decks, with conditions including a governor's strip and street trees). Both motions passed 9-0. Three resolutions for prior applications were also adopted unanimously, and one application was postponed.

Thu Nov 14, 2024

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Ventnor City Commission to discuss outdoor dining and approve vehicle purchases

The City Commission will discuss legislation regarding outdoor dining. The body is also deciding on a series of resolutions including grant applications and personnel changes.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024

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Planning Board to consider subdivision, variances for three properties

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt minutes and a resolution, and hear three applications seeking variance relief. The most significant application proposes demolishing a two-unit dwelling and constructing two single-family homes with variances for lot area and width.

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Mon Oct 28, 2024

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Planning Board weighs variances for two new residential buildings

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider two applications for new residential construction requiring zoning variances. One seeks a minor site plan and multiple variances for a four-unit building at 108 S Victoria Avenue; the other requests a use variance and other variances for a two-unit building at 5201 Atlantic Avenue. The board will also adopt resolutions for two prior applications and approve minutes from October 9, 2024.

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Thu Oct 24, 2024

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Ventnor City considers $750 mercantile license fee for residential properties

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to establish a uniform mercantile license fee. The body will also discuss boardwalk bike hours and the suspension of parking meters. Other actions include accepting a federal emergency management subgrant and a staff retirement.

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Thu Oct 10, 2024

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Commission to vote on $750 mercantile license fee for residential properties

The Ventnor City Commission will meet on October 10, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items including an ordinance to establish a uniform $750 mercantile license fee for all residential properties, a public hearing and adoption of a no-parking ordinance on North Derby Avenue, and approval of numerous tax abatement agreements for properties across the city. The consent agenda includes 18 resolutions covering tax abatements, a water interconnection agreement with Atlantic City, a roadwork contract on Edgewater Ave not to exceed $21,509.36, and an employment agreement amendment with the fire chief.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024

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Planning Board to review variance requests for two residential properties

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to consider two applications for zoning variances. Both requests involve setbacks for residential renovations.

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Thu Sep 26, 2024

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Ventnor City Commission to consider construction site dust and plastic controls

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance regarding dust and plastic contaminant controls at construction sites. The body will also introduce a new no-parking restriction for a section of North Derby Avenue.

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Mon Sep 23, 2024

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Planning Board to consider certificate of non-conformity for two-family dwelling at 5903 Calvert Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt minutes from August 26, 2024, and approve three resolutions for properties at 104 S Stratford Ave, 9 N Buffalo Ave, and 6223 Winchester Ave. The board will also hear an application for a Certificate of Non-Conformity to legalize an existing two-family dwelling at 5903 Calvert Avenue.

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Thu Sep 12, 2024

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Ventnor Commission to vote on increasing towing fees

The Ventnor City Commission is set to hold a public hearing and consider adoption of an ordinance to increase towing fees. Other actions include introducing an ordinance to add controls for dust and plastic contaminants at construction sites, and appointing Mark Suprun as Police Lieutenant, Lindsay O'Connell as Police Sergeant, and Lou Strugala as Police Chaplain. The consent agenda includes resolutions opposing the proposed PACT REAL climate rules, authorizing tax cancellations and refunds, and approving special-event street closures for the American Cancer Society Bike Ride and the Downbeach Seafood Festival.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024

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Ventnor City Planning Board September 11 meeting cancelled

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting will take place on September 23, 2024, at 6201 Atlantic Ave.

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Mon Aug 26, 2024

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Planning Board to decide on three variance applications including use variance for two-family home

The Planning Board will adopt minutes from August 14 and resolutions for three properties, then hold public hearings on three variance applications. The applications include a use variance for a new two-family dwelling at 5201 Atlantic Ave and variances for a new single-family home at 5125 Winchester Ave and a deck expansion at 12 S Swarthmore Ave.

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Thu Aug 15, 2024

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Ventnor Commission to consider increasing towing fees, adopt police chaplain position

The Ventnor City Commission will consider introducing an ordinance to increase towing fees, hold a public hearing and adopt an ordinance creating a police chaplain position, and vote on a consent agenda with 20 resolutions. These include tax abatement agreements for six properties, a watermain replacement change order on Monmouth and Lafayette Avenues, retirements, refunds, and a provisional appointment. The meeting also includes swearing in three new police officers.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024

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Planning Board to hear variance requests for three properties including new home and flood raise

The Ventnor City Planning Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Applicants seek relief for setbacks, coverage, and parking to construct a new single-family dwelling, raise a non-flood compliant two-family dwelling, and relocate a driveway. The board will also adopt resolutions for three prior applications and consider new business.

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Thu Jul 25, 2024

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Ventnor Commission to vote on $3.8M bond for Surrey Avenue water tower repairs

The Ventnor City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a bond ordinance authorizing $3.8 million in bonds for repairs, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the Surrey Avenue water tower. The commission will also introduce an ordinance to create a police chaplain position and hold a public hearing on amendments to construction code fees. A consent agenda includes resolutions to hire four individuals under the Alternate Route Appointments program, refund a STEM camp fee, and close out escrow accounts.

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Mon Jul 22, 2024

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Planning Board to consider variances for new two-unit building on Atlantic Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board will adopt resolutions for three properties and hear two applications, including a request from Lin and Ong LLC for variances to construct a new two-unit building at 5201 Atlantic Avenue. The board will also consider a Certificate of Non-Conformity for a property on Nashville Avenue.

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Thu Jul 11, 2024

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Ventnor City considers $3.8 million bond for Surrey Avenue water tower repairs

The Commission will introduce a bond ordinance to fund repairs and maintenance for the Surrey Avenue water tower. The meeting also includes the adoption of several ordinances regarding parking markings, street naming, and electric vehicle charging station fees. Additionally, the body will vote on various administrative resolutions and the hiring of a new firefighter.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

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Planning Board reviews residential variance applications in Ventnor

The Planning Board will consider variance applications for residential construction at 107 N Surrey Ave and 114 S Surrey Ave. The board also intends to adopt the June 24, 2024 minutes and a resolution regarding Island Meat Market.

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Thu Jun 27, 2024

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Commission to reject all bids for new band shell construction

The Ventnor City Commission will vote on several resolutions during its June 27 meeting. These include rejecting all bids for new band shell construction and implementing no-parking enforcement from July 1 through September 30, 2024. The agenda also includes liquor license renewals and the appointment of an interim fire official.

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Mon Jun 24, 2024

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Planning Board reviews food facility upgrades and residential variances

The board will consider a minor site plan for Island Meat Market to add cooking facilities at 6407-09 Ventnor Ave. The meeting also includes applications for zoning variances on N Surrey Ave.

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Thu Jun 13, 2024

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Ventnor City considers $10 million loan for lead service line replacement project

The Commission will vote on several resolutions, including tax abatement agreements and infrastructure funding. The agenda also includes introducing ordinances regarding construction fees and naming a street near Ventnor Plaza.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024

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Planning Board reviews proposal for new single-family home at 107 N Surrey Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider several variance applications for residential properties. This includes a proposal for a new flood-compliant single-family dwelling at 107 N Surrey Ave and modifications to existing structures on N Oakland Ave and S Surrey Ave. The board will also adopt recent resolutions and meeting minutes.

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Thu May 23, 2024

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Ventnor City considers $9.5 million bond issuance and various city contracts

The Commission will swear in new commissioners and select a Mayor. The agenda also includes resolutions for significant bond issuances and several municipal service contracts.

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Thu May 9, 2024

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Ventnor Commission to consider $14 million bond for boardwalk repairs

The City Commission will hold public hearings and votes on two major bond ordinances. These include funding for boardwalk rehabilitation and general capital improvements. The agenda also includes routine resolutions regarding police appointments and library maintenance.

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Wed May 8, 2024

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Ventnor Planning Board reviews zoning applications and property variances

The Ventnor City Planning Board will review several applications regarding property use and setbacks. These include requests for a zoning extension, a two-family dwelling legalization, and a side yard setback variance.

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Thu Apr 25, 2024

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Ventnor Commission considers $14 million bond for boardwalk repairs

The City Commission will consider several bond ordinances, including a major project to repair and rehabilitate the boardwalk. The meeting also includes updates to water and sewer usage codes. Additionally, the agenda covers various resolutions regarding city contracts and seasonal employment.

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Thu Apr 11, 2024

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Ventnor City Commission to adopt 2024 municipal budget and introduce utility ordinances

The Commission will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2024 municipal budget. The meeting includes introducing ordinances regarding water and sewer usage. Other business involves seasonal hiring and various administrative resolutions.

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Wed Apr 10, 2024

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The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting on April 10 has been cancelled.

This document is a cancellation notice for the Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. No agenda items were posted, and no decisions or discussions will occur at this time. The board’s next regularly scheduled meeting is set for Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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Thu Mar 28, 2024

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Ventnor City Commission votes on salaries, parking rules, and tax abatements

The Ventnor City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on Ordinances 2024-004 through 2024-008, which cover a green purchasing policy, updated city employee and lifeguard salaries, repeal of an ad hoc committee, and revised no-parking schedules. The commission will also approve a consent agenda that includes HVAC maintenance contracts with CM3, summer parking enforcement, road improvements on Marshall, Dudley, and Oxford Avenues, 2024 recreation department fees, utility vehicle purchases, and tax abatement agreements for six properties.

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Mon Mar 25, 2024

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Planning board considers subdivision application at 126 N New Haven Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board will discuss a request to subdivide a residential lot into two thirty-foot parcels for new single-family homes. This item determines whether the property at 126 N New Haven Ave can be legally split and developed under current zoning rules. The board will also consider resolutions for three other addresses and vote on adopting minutes from its March 13 meeting.

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Thu Mar 14, 2024

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The Ventnor City Commission will introduce the 2024 municipal budget.

The Commission is scheduled to introduce the 2024 municipal budget and several ordinances regarding city policies and employee salaries. The meeting also includes consideration of various resolutions, including a major infrastructure contract.

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Wed Mar 13, 2024

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Ventnor City Planning Board reviews residential property variance applications

The board will consider several applications for property variances involving setbacks and lot coverage. These requests include allowing a deck to remain and adding a pool, cabana, or porch expansions. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and a resolution.

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Mon Feb 26, 2024

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Planning Board reviews residential construction and renovation applications

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider variance requests for property renovations and new construction. The board is also scheduled to adopt resolutions regarding properties on Winchester Ave and S Hillside Ave.

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Thu Feb 22, 2024

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Ventnor Commission to vote on firefighter hire and tax abatements

The City Commission will consider resolutions for hiring a new firefighter and approving tax abatement agreements. The agenda also includes re-bidding a traffic signal project and managing boat ramp closures at Ski Beach.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024

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Ventnor City Planning Board reviews residential variances and redevelopment

The Planning Board will consider several applications including a request for an extension at 5019 Winchester Ave. and a variance to maintain a parking area at 20 S Hillside Ave. Additionally, the board will review a proposal to replace a six-unit building with a new duplex at 110 S Little Rock Ave.

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Thu Feb 8, 2024

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Ventnor City Commission to discuss traffic ordinances and property sales

The City Commission will consider an ordinance regarding loading zone schedules. The meeting also includes several resolutions covering surplus property disposal, a contract for insurance services, and a public auction of property on Ventnor Avenue.

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Thu Jan 25, 2024

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Ventnor Commission to vote on budget cap bank and parking/traffic changes

The Ventnor City Commission will meet to adopt ordinances regarding municipal budget limits and parking meter zones. The agenda also includes several resolutions for tax abatements, professional service contracts, and liquor license issuance.

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Mon Jan 22, 2024

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Planning Board reviews residential renovation variances for Melbourne Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt previous meeting minutes and several resolutions. The board will also consider a variance application for a single-family home renovation at 14 N Melbourne Ave.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024

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Ventnor City Planning Board reviews residential variance applications

The Planning Board will consider several applications for variance relief regarding setbacks, building coverage, and deck construction. The meeting also includes the adoption of previous minutes and board re-organization.

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Thu Jan 4, 2024

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Ventnor City Commission to discuss 2024 budget cap and professional service contracts

The Commission will consider ordinances regarding the 2024 municipal budget appropriation limits and parking meter zone amendments. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions for appointing various professional consultants and legal counsel for the upcoming year.

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