Ventnor City public meetings in 2025

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, December 22, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items were presented. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will adopt a consent agenda that includes multiple resolutions, such as officer appointments, tax abatements, fee waivers, and several contracts. Among the contracts, the city is authorizing up to $65,000 for planning and design services for the Winchester Avenue water main replacement. The consent agenda also contains a no‑parking enforcement order for January‑March 2026 and a $4,000 contract for a preliminary assessment of West parcels.

• Appointment of Vincent Granese as Fire Lieutenant, Hommy Quinones as Police Lieutenant, and Gabriel Henao as Police Sergeant
• Tax abatements for 5804 Edgewater Ave (Block 150 Lot 4) and 11A S Newark Ave (Block 77 Lot 7)
• Contract up to $4,000 with Marathon Engineering & Environmental Services for preliminary assessment of Ventnor West parcels
• Contract up to $65,000 with Remington & Vernick Engineers for Winchester Avenue water main replacement design (Phase I)
• No‑parking enforcement order for the city from Jan 1 2026 through Mar 31 2026

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt previous minutes and resolutions. The board will consider two applications for C variance relief regarding property setbacks and lot coverage.

• Resolution P-34-2025 for 6601 Ventnor Avenue (DAJ Ventnor, LLC)
• Variance request for rear yard setback at 3 N Rosborough Avenue (Rita Caplan)
• Variance request for rear yard setback and lot coverage at 6 S Baton Rouge Avenue (Lighthouse Properties, LLC)

The Planning Board adopted the November 18, 2025 minutes and approved a resolution for 6601 Ventnor Avenue unanimously. It granted a rear‑yard setback variance for 3 N Rosborough Avenue by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved C‑variances for decks only at 6 S Baton Rouge Avenue (6‑1) and a lot‑coverage variance requiring 80% coverage and 25% landscaping (4‑3). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution P‑34‑2025‑6601 Ventnor Avenue – DAJ Ventnor LLC (unanimous)
• Approved rear‑yard setback variance for 3 N Rosborough Ave (7‑0)
• Approved C‑variances for decks only at 6 S Baton Rouge Ave (6‑1)
• Approved lot‑coverage variance with conditions (80% coverage, 25% landscaping) for 6 S Baton Rouge Ave (4‑3)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board announced that the public meeting scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at that time. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board is holding a special meeting to review a development application. The board will consider a proposal to subdivide a parcel into residential and commercial lots.

• DAJ Ventnor, LLC application for 6601 Ventnor Ave (block 123, lot 1) to create 33 residential lots and one commercial lot

The board adopted the November 12, 2025 minutes and three resolutions (P‑31, P‑32, P‑33) unanimously. It then approved the revised site plan and subdivision for 6601 Ventnor Avenue, authorizing 33 townhomes and one commercial lot, with an 8‑0 affirmative vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions P‑31, P‑32, P‑33 (unanimous)
• Approved DAJ Ventnor LLC site plan and subdivision (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to appoint a Fire Lieutenant and vote on a consent agenda of 25 resolutions. These items include contracts for 2026 city events, infrastructure loan applications, and several property tax abatements.

• Contract with Zambelli Fireworks for July 3, 2026 display not to exceed $30,000.00
• Contract with Star Septic LLC for 2026 special event portable toilets not to exceed $24,750.00
• Agreement with Musically Speaking Live for concert sound systems not to exceed $39,400.00
• Loan application for sanitary sewer system improvements and roadway restoration
• Tax abatement agreements for 111 S Amherst Ave, 104 S Stratford Ave, 102 N Dudley Ave, 107A/B N New Haven Ave, 126B N New Haven Ave, and 708 N Harvard Ave

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will adopt the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and adopt two resolutions (P‑29 for 22 N Martindale Avenue and P‑30 for 14‑16 N Weymouth Avenue and 5210 Winchester Avenue). The board will also consider four variance applications: a C‑variance for 1 S Lafayette Avenue (R‑4), a C‑variance for 714 N Harvard Avenue (R‑2), a D‑Use and C‑variance for 106 N Dorset Avenue (Commercial), and a D‑Use and C‑variance for 215 N Dorset Avenue (R‑7). The meeting concludes with other business.

• Adopt October 27, 2025 minutes
• Adopt Resolution P‑29 – Construct Up – 22 N Martindale Avenue
• Adopt Resolution P‑30 – Residual Holdings – 14‑16 N Weymouth Ave & 5210 Winchester Ave
• C‑variance request for 1 S Lafayette Avenue (R‑4) – front yard, side yard, building coverage
• C‑variance request for 714 N Harvard Avenue (R‑2) – lot depth, front and side yard setbacks

The board adopted the October 27, 2025 minutes and related resolutions. It unanimously approved variances for 1 S Lafayette Avenue and 714 N Harvard Avenue, each with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved the site‑plan and variances for 106 N Dorset Avenue with a 7‑0 vote, adding parking and tree‑planting conditions.

• Adopted Oct 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted resolutions P‑29‑2025 and P‑30‑2025 (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Approved variances for 1 S Lafayette Ave (9‑0 affirmative)
• Approved variances for 714 N Harvard Ave (9‑0 affirmative)
• Approved site‑plan and variances for 106 N Dorset Ave (7‑0 affirmative)
• Required four street trees for Lafayette Ave project
• Required fire suppression system for Harvard Ave project
• Required six residential and eight commercial parking spaces for Dorset Ave project

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will adopt the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and adopt a resolution (P‑28‑2025) concerning Lin & Ong LLC at 5201 Ventnor Ave. The board will consider three development applications: a C‑variance for a third‑floor addition at 22 N Martindale Ave, multiple D and C variances for new attached homes at 14‑16 N Weymouth Ave and 5210 Winchester Ave, and a major subdivision and site‑plan approval for 6601 Ventnor Ave.

• Adopt October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adopt Resolution P‑28‑2025 for Lin & Ong LLC – 5201 Ventnor Ave
• C‑variance request for 22 N Martindale Ave (R‑4 zoning) – third‑floor addition
• D and C variance requests for 14‑16 N Weymouth Ave & 5210 Winchester Ave (Commercial Mixed Use) – three new attached homes
• Major subdivision and site‑plan approval for 6601 Ventnor Ave (Commercial Mixed Use)

The Planning Board adopted the October 8 minutes and a resolution unanimously. It approved C variances for 22 N Martindale Avenue by a 7‑2 vote. It approved the minor site plan and C variances for the Residual Holdings project at 14‑16 N Weymouth Avenue and 5210 Winchester Avenue by a 9‑0 vote. The board postponed the DAJ Ventnor major subdivision application and set a special meeting for November 18, 2025.

• Adopted October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved resolution (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved C variances for 22 N Martindale Ave (7‑2)
• Approved minor site plan and C variances for 14‑16 N Weymouth Ave & 5210 Winchester Ave (9‑0)
• Postponed DAJ Ventnor major subdivision application; special meeting scheduled for Nov 18, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes six resolutions. The resolutions authorize a water‑supply agreement with the City of Margate for properties on Fredericksburg and Monmouth Avenue, adopt a revised personnel policies manual, submit a corrective action plan to the State Comptroller, hire a laborer, confirm completion of a best‑practice inventory, and terminate participation in state health benefit programs. The commission will also approve bills and payrolls. No public hearings or ordinance introductions are scheduled.

• 2025-322: Authorize mayor to execute water‑supply agreement with Margate for Fredericksburg and Monmouth Ave properties
• 2025-323: Adopt revised personnel policies and procedures manual
• 2025-324: Approve submission of corrective action plan to the State Comptroller
• 2025-327: Terminate participation in SHBP and SEHBP health coverage programs
• Approve bills and payrolls for the fiscal year

City Calendar

The Commission will adopt Ordinance 2025-020, which readopts Chapter 204 of the city code establishing a five‑year tax exemption and abatement program. It will also approve a consent agenda that includes awarding the Boardwalk Preservation Fund Program contract to Fred M. Schiavone Construction for the Cambridge Ave to Jackson Ave reconstruction, not to exceed $8,427,984. Additional items on the consent agenda are the permanent appointment of Joseph Wootton as police chief, a refund of basketball camp fees to Lauren Weisburg, and authorization to solicit engineering proposals.

• Ordinance 2025-020: readopt tax exemption/abatement program
• Resolution 2025-319: award boardwalk reconstruction (Cambridge Ave to Jackson Ave) to Fred M. Schiavone Construction, max $8,427,984
• Resolution 2025-314: appoint Joseph Wootton as police chief
• Resolution 2025-315: refund basketball camp fees to Lauren Weisburg
• Resolution 2025-316: authorize RFP for a pool of engineers

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider an application from Lin & Ong LLC for a minor site‑plan waiver and a D‑USE variance at 5201 Ventnor Avenue, block 99, located in the Commercial Mixed Use zoning district. The request seeks to change the ground‑floor layout from two stores to three and to upgrade the building’s exterior. The board will also adopt the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting.

• Lin & Ong LLC – waiver for a minor site plan at 5201 Ventnor Ave, block 99, Commercial Mixed Use district
• Lin & Ong LLC – D‑USE variance to reconfigure ground‑floor layout from two stores to three stores
• Adoption of September 22, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board adopted the September 22, 2025 minutes with seven votes in favor and one abstention. It approved a waiver of the minor site‑plan requirement and allowed a blade sign for the Lin & Ong LLC project at 5201 Ventnor Ave, voting eight to zero. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt September 22, 2025 minutes – approved 7 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain
• Approve waiver of minor site plan and blade sign for Lin & Ong LLC – approved 8‑0
• Adjourn meeting – approved unanimously

City Calendar

The City Commission will vote on several contracts for infrastructure and stormwater mapping. The body is also introducing an ordinance to readopt a five-year tax exception and abatement program and considering multiple individual tax abatement agreements.

• Contract for North Surrey Avenue Water Tower Improvements Project with Dynamic Sandblasting & Painting LLC not to exceed $997,000.00
• Professional services for stormwater system mapping with Remington and Vernick not to exceed $38,000.00
• Phase 1 Watershed Inventory Report submission for NJDEP MS4 compliance with Remington and Vernick not to exceed $26,270.00
• Introduction of Ord 2025-020 to readopt Chapter 204 regarding a five-year tax exception and abatement program
• Tax abatement agreements for properties at 1 S. Portland, 11 A S Newark Ave, 11B S Newark Ave, 23 N Newark Ave, 158 N Derby Ave, 126 A N Portland Ave, and 509 N Burghley Ave

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt minutes from September 10 and consider a variance application for a third-floor addition at 22 N Martindale Ave.

• Adoption of September 10, 2025, minutes
• Consideration of C variance for third-floor addition at 22 N Martindale Ave
• Application seeks relief for lot area, setbacks, coverage, and parking

The board unanimously adopted the September 10, 2025 minutes. After hearing from the applicant and property owners about the Construct Up project at 22 N Martindale Ave, the board granted a postponement of the variance request. The postponement moves the hearing to October 27, 2025, allowing the applicant to revise the design and submit a corrected survey. The board also confirmed the application was properly filed and may be heard at the rescheduled meeting.

• Adopt September 10, 2025 minutes – unanimous approval
• Grant postponement of Construct Up variance application to Oct 27, 2025
• Confirm application was filed appropriately and may be heard

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes numerous routine resolutions, such as reappointments, payouts, refunds, salary adjustments, contract awards, and parking restrictions. Among the items are authorizations for a public auction of property at 6512 Ventnor Avenue (Lot 15, Block 71) and at 4803 Ventnor Avenue (Lot 87, Block 2). The meeting also covers a bid for the "Tennis Court Project" and a no‑parking order for October 1–December 31, 2025.

• 2025-270 – Refund of $100.00 for mercantile license and fire inspection fee to Lilli Dellheim
• 2025-273 – Award of a non‑fair‑open contract to Blaney Donohue & Weinberg P.C. not to exceed $96,000.00
• 2025-275 – Award of forestry consulting services to Davey Resource Group LLC not to exceed $25,000.00
• 2025-282 – Authorization of no parking in Ventnor from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
• 2025-292 – Authorization of public auction of property at 6512 Ventnor Avenue (Lot 15, Block 71)

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will adopt the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting and approve two resolutions concerning specific properties. Resolution P‑26‑2025 involves 13 S Weymouth Avenue (owner George Zahr) and Resolution P‑27‑2025 involves 320 N Harvard Avenue (owner Thomas Peterson). No applications or new business are scheduled for discussion.

• Adopt minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
• Adopt Resolution P‑26‑2025 for 13 S Weymouth Avenue (George Zahr)
• Adopt Resolution P‑27‑2025 for 320 N Harvard Avenue (Thomas Peterson)

The Planning Board adopted the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes, with Mayor Kriebel and Wendy Bartlett abstaining. It also approved three property resolutions (P‑24, P‑25, P‑27) for 107 S Avolyn Ave., 13 S Weymouth Ave., and 320 N Harvard Ave., with the same two members abstaining. No formal actions were taken on the discussed changes to the Property Maintenance Ordinance.

• Adopted August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Mayor Kriebel & Wendy Bartlett abstained)
• Approved P‑24 – 2025 – Revised – Todd & Jennifer Goodbinder – 107 S Avolyn Ave. (unanimous, Mayor Kriebel & Wendy Bartlett abstained)
• Approved P‑25 – 2025 – George Zahr – 13 S Weymouth Ave. (unanimous, Mayor Kriebel & Wendy Bartlett abstained)
• Approved P‑27 – 2025 – Thomas Peterson – 320 N Harvard Ave. (unanimous, Mayor Kriebel & Wendy Bartlett abstained)

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 25, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 10, 2025.

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2025, to approve a consent agenda of 25 resolutions covering contracts, tax abatements, infrastructure repairs, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes the introduction of an ordinance to establish a pension for lifeguards.

• Award construction management for Ventnor Avenue Signal Synchronization Project to Remington and Vernick
• Approve $18,720 repair contract for Swarthmore Avenue between Wellington and Burke Avenues with Blackjack Construction
• Authorize tax abatement agreements for five properties: 19 S Troy, 28 S Rosborough Ave, 26 S Rosborough Ave, 2 N Cambridge Ave, and 419 N Somerset Ave
• Hire three new firefighters: Ryan J Tassone, Luke Brahmi, and Nicholas Guidara, effective September 1, 2025
• Approve engineering services for boardwalk replacement and lighting analysis with DeBlasio & Associates up to $20,000

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet on August 13, 2025, to adopt resolutions and review applications. The board will consider extensions for previously approved C variances and a new application for a flood-compliant single-family dwelling in the R-2 zoning district.

• Extension of C variances for George Zahr at 13 S Weymouth Avenue (Resolution P-6-2025)
• C variance request for Thomas Peterson at 320 N Harvard Avenue to build a new flood-compliant single-family home in R-2 zoning
• Adoption of resolutions for P-24-2025 (Todd & Jennifer Mazzo, 107 S Avolyn Avenue) and P-25-2025 (Matthew Lacovara, 601 N Cambridge Ave)
• Discussion of updates to Ventnor’s 2016 Master Plan Reexamination by Rutala Associates, LLC

The Board adopted the July 28, 2025 minutes and approved two resolutions (P‑24‑2025 and P‑25‑2025) with abstentions from four members. It granted a two‑year extension for the C variances at 13 S Weymouth Avenue. The Board unanimously approved C variances for 320 N Harvard Avenue, including a waiver of the second fire‑line connection fee. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous, four members abstained)
• Approved resolutions P‑24‑2025 and P‑25‑2025 (unanimous, four members abstained)
• Approved two‑year extension for 13 S Weymouth Ave C variances (unanimous)
• Approved C variances for 320 N Harvard Ave (9‑0 unanimous)
• Waived fee for second fire‑line connection for 320 N Harvard Ave (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions for four properties and review two variance applications. These applications involve renovations and additions to single-family homes.

• Variance request for 107 S Avolyn Ave to add a half story addition
• Variance request for 601 N Cambridge Ave to convert a split level to a two story home
• Resolution P-20-2025 for 115 S Troy Ave
• Resolution P-21-2025 for 12 S Washington Ave
• Resolution P-22-2025 for 10 S Harvard Ave and P-23-2025 for 5107 Winchester Ave

The board adopted the July 9, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved four property resolutions. It then approved C‑variance requests with conditions for 107 S Avolyn Avenue (8‑0) and for 601 N Cambridge Avenue (7‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions P‑20‑2025 through P‑23‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved C variances with conditions for 107 S Avolyn Ave (8‑0)
• Approved C variances with conditions for 601 N Cambridge Ave (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on bond ordinances for general and utility capital improvements. The body is also considering new rules for outdoor dining, construction hours, and bicycle use.

• Bond Ordinance 2025-014: $1,850,000 for general capital improvements
• Bond Ordinance 2025-015: $400,000 for utility capital improvements
• Ordinance 2025-018: Creation of a new chapter for outdoor dining and premises expansion permits
• Resolution 2025-228: Public bidding for the 'Boardwalk Reconstruction' project
• Resolution 2025-231: Release of $23,540 performance bond for Ventnor Ave and Little Rock Avenue paving

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider several requests for zoning variance relief to allow for home additions and deck expansions. The board will also vote on resolutions for properties at 18 N Troy Avenue and 501 N Dorset Avenue.

• Resolution P-18-2025 for 18 N Troy Avenue
• Resolution P-19-2025 for 501 N Dorset Avenue
• Variance request for second floor deck expansion at 105 S Troy Avenue
• Variance request for third story addition at 12 S Washington Ave
• Variance request for second story addition and porches at 10 S Harvard Avenue

The Ventnor City Planning Board adopted two property resolutions, approved the June 23, 2025 minutes, and unanimously granted conditional C‑variances for three residential projects and a D‑Use variance with conditions for a new flood‑compliant single‑family home on Winchester Avenue. All votes were unanimous (or noted) and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous; Landgraf abstained)
• Adopted resolutions P‑18 (18 N Troy Ave) and P‑19 (501 N Dorset Ave) (unanimous; Landgraf abstained)
• Approved C variances for 115 S Troy Ave (9‑0)
• Approved C variances for 12 S Washington Ave (9‑0)
• Approved C variances for 10 S Harvard Ave (9‑0)
• Approved D‑Use and C variances with conditions for 5107 Winchester Ave (7‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission is meeting to vote on a professional services contract and two resolutions regarding affordable housing plans. The body will consider a spending plan for the municipal affordable housing trust fund.

• Resolution 2025-217: Contract for planning services awarded to Tiffany A Cuviello, PP, LLC
• Resolution 2025-218: Petitioning with an adopted housing element and fair share plan
• Resolution 2025-219: Request for review and approval of a municipal affordable housing trust fund spending plan

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the city's housing plan. The board will vote on adopting the Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

• Resolution to adopt the City of Ventnor’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

The Ventnor City Planning Board voted to adopt Resolution No. 17-2025. The motion was made by Lorraine Sallata, seconded by Greer Gaskill, and approved by nine votes to zero. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 17-2025 (9-0)

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider two applications to subdivide lots and construct new homes. The board will also vote on the adoption of minutes and a resolution for 516 N Somerset Avenue.

• Resolution P-16-2025 regarding 516 N Somerset Avenue
• Minor subdivision and C variances for 18 N Troy Avenue to replace a duplex with two flood-compliant dwellings
• Minor subdivision and C variances for 501 N Dorset Avenue to replace an existing structure with two single-family homes

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt previous resolutions and review two residential applications. The board will consider variance requests for home additions and the construction of a new single-family residence.

• Resolution P-14-2025 regarding Robert Cusumano & Julie Marzano
• Resolution P-15-2025 regarding Dorothy Ponzio at 808 N Harvard Ave
• Variance request for 516 N Somerset Ave to enlarge a porch and add a 260-square-foot four season room
• Variance requests for 5107 Winchester Ave to construct a new flood compliant single family home

The Planning Board adopted the April 28, 2025 minutes with one abstention. It adopted two resolutions with two abstentions. The Board approved C variances for 516 N Somerset Ave by a 9‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Tim Koob abstained)
• Adopted resolutions P‑14‑2025 and P‑15‑2025 (unanimous, Lorraine Sallata and Tim Koob abstained)
• Postponed 5107 Winchester Ave application to July 9, 2025
• Approved C variances for 516 N Somerset Ave (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan. The body is also considering several bond ordinances for capital and utility improvements and a $20 million general obligation bond offering.

• Public hearing and adoption of the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan
• Bond ordinance for 2025 general capital improvements appropriating $1,520,000
• Bond ordinance for 2025 utility capital improvements appropriating $400,000
• Resolution for the offering of $20,000,000 general obligation bonds, series 2025
• New ordinance creating permits for outdoor dining and premises expansion

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 14, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted. The next regular meeting is set for June 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan (Ordinance 2025-005). They will also swear in a new police chief and two police captains, and consider a consent agenda containing 15 resolutions including tax abatement agreements, grant applications, a chiller replacement contract for $251,855, and a temporary boardwalk bike ban.

• Adoption of Ordinance 2025-005 establishing the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan
• Swearing in of Joseph Wootton as Police Chief and Louis Kabo and David Gaeckle as Police Captains
• Award of contract to CM3 Building Solutions Inc. for chiller replacement at the Library/Cultural Arts Center, amount not to exceed $251,855
• Tax abatement agreements for properties at 5702 Winchester Ave, 126B N Portland Ave, 102 S Oakland Ave, 21B S Weymouth Ave, 6807 Winchester Ave, and 119 N Sacramento Ave
• Resolution banning bicycles on the boardwalk on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 7 AM to 12 noon for the Run Monopoly Series

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions and review two residential variance applications. The board will also address a consistency report regarding the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan.

• Consistency report for Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan at 6601 Ventnor Avenue
• Variance request for 30 N Portland Avenue to demolish a duplex and build a two-family dwelling
• Variance request for 808 N Harvard Ave to expand a second-floor porch and add a 6x20.5 foot garage

The Planning Board adopted the April 9, 2025 minutes and a consistency report resolution, both unanimously. It approved C variances for a new two‑family dwelling on 30 N Portland Avenue with an 8‑0 vote, and for a rear‑deck and garage addition at 808 N Harvard Avenue with a 9‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimously approved)
• Adopted Resolution 13‑2025 Consistency Report (unanimously approved)
• Approved C variances for 30 N Portland Ave (8‑0 vote)
• Approved C variances for 808 N Harvard Ave (9‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously approved)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-005 adopting the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan. Other business includes promotions, hiring of firefighters, retirements, a contract for concert sound system not to exceed $42,500, and seasonal police hiring.

• Adoption of the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan (Ordinance 2025-005) following a carried-over public hearing
• Agreement with Musically Speaking Live for concert sound system, not to exceed $42,500 (Resolution 2025-139)
• Hiring of seasonal/part-time employees and salary adjustment for Police Department Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers (Resolution 2025-141)
• Retirements of Philip J. Boyle and John Scott effective May 1, 2025 (Resolutions 2025-137 and 2025-138)
• Promotion of Jeffrey Brinberg (Firefighter) and hiring of new Firefighter John Cella

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2025 municipal budget. The meeting also includes votes on several fee changes and the adoption of a redevelopment plan.

• Adoption of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Adoption of the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan
• Fee amendments for land use compliance, housing standards, mercantile licensing, and fishing piers
• Provisional appointment of Joseph Wootton as Chief of Police effective May 1, 2025
• Re-bidding process for exterior advertising on boardwalks, beaches, and business districts

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider whether the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan area should be designated as an area in need of redevelopment. If approved, they will recommend that determination to the Board of Commissioners. The agenda also includes adoption of March 12, 2025 minutes and no other applications or resolutions.

• Consideration of whether to determine the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan area as an area in need of redevelopment and recommend to the Board of Commissioners

The Board adopted the March 12, 2025 minutes, with two members abstaining. It then approved a 9‑0 motion recommending that the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan be amended to address reduced density, façade, parking, and landscaping recommendations. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adopted March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous approval; Greer Gaskill and Jessica Stilley abstained)
• Recommended amendment to the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan (9‑0 affirmative, 0 negative)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimously approved)

City Calendar

The City Commission will introduce several ordinances regarding city fees and housing standards. The body will also hold public hearings on purchasing procedures and dumpster fees, and vote on several service contracts and personnel appointments.

• Ordinance 2025-005: Adopting the Ventnor Professional Campus Redevelopment Plan
• Ordinances 2025-006, 2025-007, and 2025-004: Amending fees for land use compliance, housing standards, mercantile licensing, and dumpsters
• Resolutions 2025-116 and 2025-117: HVAC maintenance service agreements with CM3 for municipal buildings
• Resolution 2025-118: Soliciting proposals for Lead Service Line Replacement Phase One construction management
• Resolution 2025-119: Change Order One for the construction of a new band shell

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for March 24, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

• March 24, 2025 meeting canceled
• Next meeting: April 9, 2025

City Calendar

The City Commission will introduce the 2025 municipal budget and consider ordinances regarding purchasing procedures and dumpster fees. The body will also vote on several resolutions including fleet management and event-related parking restrictions.

• Introduction of the 2025 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance 2025-004 amending fees for dumpsters and portable storage units
• Contract with Samsara Inc. for fleet management not to exceed $28,020.00
• No parking enforcement within the city from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
• Closing of boat ramp and no parking at Ski Beach June 6-8, 2025 for Paddle for a Cause

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt minutes from February 24, 2025, and consider resolutions for two properties: Pira Management LLC at 6503-6513 Ventnor Avenue and Timothy Tonczyczyn LLC at 6 N Portland Ave. No new applications are scheduled for discussion.

• Adoption of resolution P-11-2025 for Pira Management, LLC at 6503-6513 Ventnor Avenue
• Adoption of resolution P-12-2025 for Timothy Tonczyczyn, LLC at 6 N Portland Ave
• No applications are on the agenda for this meeting

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved two resolutions for Pira Management, LLC and Timothy Tonczyczyn, LLC, with some abstentions. No applications were heard. The board discussed potential ordinance changes for blade signs, R-7 zoning conditional uses, and extending variance expiration from six months to two years, but took no action on these items.

• Approved P-11-2025 for Pira Management, LLC (unanimous, Sallata abstained)
• Approved P-12-2025 for Timothy Tonczyczyn, LLC (unanimous, Sallata, Zabihach, Koob abstained)
• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous, Sallata abstained)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will introduce Ordinance 2025-002, which amends Chapter 7, Article 1 of the city code regarding claims for payment and purchasing procedures. The commission will also consider a consent agenda of six resolutions, including contracts for environmental consulting and police accreditation, a tax refund, and grant applications.

• Introduction of Ordinance 2025-002 amending purchasing procedures in the city code
• Contract with Lomax Consulting Group for NJDEP wetland delineation services not to exceed $6,750 (Resolution 2025-098)
• Professional services contract for Police Department Accreditation Manager to Property Room Consulting / Michael Miller not to exceed $21,500 (Resolution 2025-102)
• Tax refund authorization (Resolution 2025-097)
• LEAP Implementation Grant and Support Community Funding Application (Resolutions 2025-099 and 2025-101)

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider two applications at its February 24, 2025 meeting. The board will also adopt minutes from February 12 and resolutions for two prior applications.

• Pira Management, LLC seeks minor site plan approval and C variances (lot coverage, side yard setback, parking) to build two ground-floor stores and five residential units at 6503-6513 Ventnor Avenue.
• Timothy Tonczyczyn LLC seeks a D 'USE' variance to demolish an existing dwelling and construct a flood-compliant side-by-side townhouse at 6 N Portland Avenue.
• Adoption of resolutions for Marc Silver & Barbara Frank (112 S Surrey Ave) and RB Land Development, LLC (108 S Victoria Ave).

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved a minor site plan with C variances for Pira Management's project at 6503-6513 Ventnor Avenue, allowing two ground-floor stores and five residential units above, with conditions including no restaurants and underground utilities. The board also approved a conditional use variance for Timothy Tonczyczyn to build a two-family dwelling at 6 N Portland Avenue in an R-7 single-family zone. Both approvals were granted with specific vote tallies.

• Approved Pira Management site plan and C variances (9-0)
• Approved conditional use variance for Tonczyczyn two-family dwelling (5-2)
• Adopted February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous, with abstentions)
• Adopted resolutions (unanimous, with abstentions on P-10-2025)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will vote on hiring three firefighters and administering their oaths, and consider a consent agenda of 21 resolutions. Key items include a $143,000 contract for Surrey Avenue water tower repair, a $27,750 contract for lead service line replacement Phase I, and a contract for short-term rental compliance monitoring. Also up for approval are tax refunds, event permits (fireworks July 3, road closures), and change orders for the Winchester Avenue bulkhead. No ordinances are scheduled.

• Hiring of firefighters Nicholas Lacovara, Ryan Devenny, and William Tillis effective Feb. 16, 2025
• Award of engineering contract to Remington and Vernick for Surrey Avenue water tower repair not to exceed $143,000
• Award of engineering contract to Tetra Tech for lead service line replacement Phase I not to exceed $27,750
• Contract award to Granicus LLC dba Host Compliance LLC for short-term rental compliance monitoring
• Authorization of a fireworks display on July 3, 2025

Planning Board Calendar

The board will adopt minutes from January 27 and then hear three variance applications. The most sizable item is RB Land Development's request for a minor site plan and multiple variances to construct a four-unit building over parking at 108 S Victoria Ave.

• C variance for third-floor deck expansion at 112 S Surrey Ave (Marc Silver & Barbara Frank)
• D use variance to demolish dwelling and build townhouse at 6 N Portland Ave (Timothy Tonczyczyn LLC)
• Minor site plan plus D use and C variances for setbacks, lot coverage, street trees to build four-unit building with parking at 108 S Victoria Ave (RB Land Development LLC)

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved a C variance for a third-floor deck at 112 S Surrey Ave and a minor site plan with C variances for a four-unit building at 108 S Victoria Ave. A requested postponement for the Victoria Avenue application was denied. The board also adopted minutes and a resolution for Ventnor Holdings LLC.

• Approved C variance for third-floor deck at 112 S Surrey Ave (9-0)
• Approved minor site plan and C variances for 108 S Victoria Ave (9-0)
• Denied postponement for 108 S Victoria Ave application (8-1)
• Granted postponement for 6 N Portland Ave application until Feb 24, 2025
• Adopted January 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous, with two abstentions)
• Adopted resolution P-8-2025 for Ventnor Holdings LLC (unanimous, with two abstentions)

Planning Board Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board met on January 27, 2025, and approved several resolutions, including appointments for board positions and professionals, and minor subdivision committee. The board also granted a postponement for the RB Land Development, LLC application at 108 S Victoria Avenue due to a lack of quorum, rescheduling it to a later date. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Adopted January 8, 2025 minutes (all in favor, Tim Koob abstained)
• Approved resolution P-3-2025 for Board Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Board Secretary
• Approved resolution P-4-2025 for Board Professionals (Engineer, Planner, Solicitor)
• Approved resolution P-5-2025 for Minor Subdivision Committee
• Approved resolution P-6-2025 for George Zahr – 13 S Weymouth Ave
• Approved resolution P-7-2025 for 111 S Cambridge, LLC – 111 S Cambridge Ave
• Granted postponement for RB Land Development, LLC – 108 S Victoria Ave application (lack of quorum)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-001 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The consent agenda includes resolutions for a $3.8 million note for water bank construction financing, tax abatement agreements for properties on Oxford and Nashville Avenues, and a conditional contractor for the Professional Plaza redevelopment project. A presentation by the 8th Grade Green Team is also scheduled.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 2025-001 to exceed budget caps and establish a cap bank
• Authorization of up to $3,800,000 note for water bank construction financing (Surrey Water Tower improvements)
• Tax abatement continuation agreement for 108 S Oxford Ave (Block 16 Lot 8) and new abatement for 109 S Nashville Ave (Block 6 Lot 2)
• Conditional contractor designation for Professional Plaza redevelopment project with escrow agreement
• Authorization to apply for 2025 Capital Preservation Grants from NJ Historic Trust

City Calendar

Ventnor City Commission will introduce Ordinance 2025-001 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The commission will also consider adopting a consent agenda of 51 resolutions, including professional service contracts for solicitor, auditor, bond counsel, and others, as well as major contracts for boardwalk lumber decking ($2.5M), stormwater rehabilitation, and a new band shell. Several appointments and routine authorizations are also included.

• Ordinance 2025-001 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14)
• Resolution 2025-041: Contract to Lumberman Associates for boardwalk lumber decking and fasteners not to exceed $2,514,014.00
• Resolution 2025-046: Contract to Landberg Construction for Ventnor Gardens Plaza stormwater rehabilitation not to exceed $719,120.05
• Resolution 2025-051: Contract to Massett Building Company for new band shell construction not to exceed $233,000.00
• Resolution 2025-040: Award to DeBlasio and Associates for Winchester Avenue sanitary sewer replacement design not to exceed $198,000.00

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board holds its annual reorganization, then considers adoption of resolutions and several applications. Among the applications are a major site plan for Ventnor Holdings at 4900 Wellington Avenue, a use variance for a swim spa at 111 S Cambridge Avenue, and variance requests for properties on Weymouth, Ventnor, Rosborough, and Princeton Avenues.

• Annual reorganization and election of officers
• Adoption of resolutions for Mitchell Salaman (226 N Rosborough Ave) and Garrett Marrazzo (126 N Princeton Ave)
• Major site plan approval for Ventnor Holdings at 4900 Wellington Avenue
• Use variance (D variance) for swim spa/hot tub at 111 S Cambridge Avenue by 111 S Cambridge LLC
• C variance for front porch at 13 S Weymouth Avenue (George Zahr) and minor subdivision with variances at 5801 Ventnor Avenue (Paul McQuade)

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved a major site plan for a 4-story self-storage facility at 4900 Wellington Avenue, with conditions including flood hazard compliance and a meeting with the fire chief. The board also approved C variances for a new two-family dwelling at 13 S Weymouth Ave, and allowed a rooftop deck and swim spa application at 111 S Cambridge Ave to proceed despite a prior denial. A minor subdivision application for 5801 Ventnor Avenue was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved major site plan for 4-story self-storage facility at 4900 Wellington Ave (9-0)
• Approved C variances for new two-family dwelling at 13 S Weymouth Ave (9-0)
• Approved D variance for rooftop deck and swim spa at 111 S Cambridge Ave (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Granted withdrawal of minor subdivision application at 5801 Ventnor Ave (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jay Cooke as Chairman, Roman Zabihach as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed Roger McLarnon as Board Engineer, Leo Manos as Solicitor, Carmella Malfara as Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Adopted December 11, 2024 minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)