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Oceanport public meetings in 2025

41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear garage, home rebuild, and redevelopment applications

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding its regular meeting on December 9, 2025. The board will consider several applications, including a garage replacement, a home rebuild, and a two-family redevelopment, as well as an extension request and a resolution to set the 2026 reorganization date. One application is being carried to the January 13, 2026 meeting.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
10 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Edward Verdi yea
Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on Netflix tax exemption, agreements, and police appointments

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading and public hearing on a long-term tax exemption for Netflix, along with related agreements. The council will also vote on police appointments, a contract for student transportation, and various other resolutions. A consent agenda covers routine items such as bill payments, contracts, and shared service agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Netflix PILOT tax exemption ordinance (6-0)

The Oceanport Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance #1117, approving a long-term tax exemption and financial agreement with Netflix for a studio project, with projected PILOT payments exceeding $64 million over 30 years plus about $9 million in land taxes. The council also approved multiple resolutions, including appointments, contracts, and agreements related to the Netflix project, all by 6-0 votes. No ordinances were introduced on first reading, and no public comments were made on action items.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport Council to hold public hearing on Netflix community benefits agreement

The Oceanport Mayor & Council is holding a workshop meeting with a public hearing on a Community Benefits Agreement involving Netflix and NJEDA, followed by a long list of resolutions covering contracts, appointments, and shared services. Most items are routine and will be voted on at a future regular meeting.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 19:00

General

Planning board to vote on Netflix Phase 2A approval and hear two applications

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board will consider a resolution approving Netflix Phase 2A, continue a hearing on a two-family redevelopment at 59 Main Street, and review a second extension request for substantial improvement relief at 60 Shore Road. Public comment and minutes approval are also on the agenda.

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910 Oceanport Way, Oceanport
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Netflix Phase 2A site plan

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is meeting to consider resolutions of approval for two properties, continue a previously carried application for a two-family dwelling at 59 Main Street, and review a major site plan application from Netflix for Phase 2A of its facility. The Netflix application involves razing most existing structures and adaptively reusing five buildings for storage and warehouse use, with site improvements including parking, lighting, and stormwater systems.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
9 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Lou Padula yea
Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 19:00

General

Council to consider Netflix tax exemption for Oceanport project

The Oceanport Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including bill payments, contracts, and appointments. The most significant item is a first reading ordinance for a long-term tax exemption and financial agreement with Netflix Oceanport Urban Renewal, LLC. No second reading ordinances are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 17 resolutions, tables fire official job change

The Oceanport Borough Council adopted a 17-item consent agenda (6-0), covering payments, tax sales, a utility vehicle purchase, animal control, a special event permit, health insurance renewal, a generator donation, budget amendments, a contract with Amazon, fire equipment, picnic tables, a laborer appointment, a street opening waiver, a budget transfer, a road construction contract, and a waiver request. Resolution 2025-287, amending the Fire Official job description, was tabled. The council also introduced Ordinance #1117 for a long-term tax exemption with Netflix Oceanport Urban Renewal LLC, scheduling a public hearing for December 4, 2025.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consent Agenda
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to discuss Netflix pilot agreement and electronics recycling container

The Oceanport Mayor & Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss two main items: a potential financial agreement with Netflix and a proposal to place an electronics recycling container on borough property. The agenda also includes numerous routine resolutions for new business, such as bill payments, tax sale certificates, contracts, and appointments. The meeting begins with an executive session for litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege related to the Netflix pilot agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council advances Netflix PILOT agreement, sets Dec. 4 hearing

The Council discussed a proposed Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Netflix for four sound stages, with a valuation of approximately $132 million. They agreed to introduce the ordinance at the next regular meeting, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for December 4, 2025. The Council also discussed a proposal for a free electronics recycling container, deciding to explore it further. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to enter and return from executive session and to adjourn.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Return from Executive Session
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Oceanport Planning Board to vote on two approvals, hear two variance requests

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board will vote on resolutions of approval for two prior applications and hear two new applications that propose exceeding maximum impervious coverage limits. The board will also review pending applications and approve prior meeting minutes.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
10 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Lou Padula yea · Edward Verdi yea
Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport Council to vote on seven contracts and appointments

The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to approve seven resolutions, including contracts for land development consulting, road paving, and a community park improvement funding application. The meeting also includes a proclamation for a Halloween curfew and a report on best practices survey and transportation costs.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Return from Executive Session
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to review two home construction applications

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting to consider two site plan applications: a reconstruction of a non-conforming single-family home and a single-story addition. The board will also handle routine business such as minutes approval and resolutions. No other major actions are listed.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
9 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Edward Verdi yea
Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport council to vote on multiple contracts and budget changes

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a workshop meeting to vote on routine administrative items, including contracts for roadwork, electrical upgrades, and sanitation services. The agenda also includes second readings of ordinances and new business items like adopting employee job descriptions.

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✓ Decided: Council awards contracts for Nicodemus Ave project and electrical work

The Oceanport Mayor and Council approved a series of resolutions, including awarding a contract to Colliers for the FMERA-Nicodemus Avenue roadway construction and realignment project, and a contract to Beach Electrical Company for electrical improvements in the 400 area. They also adopted ordinances amending UCC fees and adopting a redevelopment plan for the Mega Parcel. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the electrical contract.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
5 yea
Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning board to vote on Fort Monmouth and Main Street approvals

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is meeting to consider resolutions of approval for two projects, review a redevelopment plan ordinance, and hear a variance request for a home addition. The board will also approve minutes and conduct routine business.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
9 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Dave Gruskos yea
Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport council to vote on redevelopment plan and fee changes

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a regular meeting to vote on routine items via consent agenda, including bills, appointments, and contracts. They will also consider first readings of ordinances amending UCC fees and adopting a redevelopment plan for the Mega Parcel. A public hearing will be held for ordinances on open space acquisition and job descriptions.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
5 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on Netflix approval amendment and redevelopment study

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is meeting to consider several resolutions, including an amendment to a prior approval for Netflix Phase 1A, and to hold a public hearing on a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment study. The board will also review two new applications: a use variance for a photography studio and offices at 108 Main Street, and a redevelopment proposal for a two-family dwelling at 59 Main Street. Additionally, there will be a capital review presentation for the Monmouth County Park System's Wolf Hill Recreation Area First Tee Golf Course.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
7 yea
Joseph Foster yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Lou Padula yea · Edward Verdi yea
Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to consider ordinances on open space, job descriptions, and UCC fees

The Oceanport Mayor & Council is holding a workshop meeting with a consent agenda of routine resolutions, including contracts for safety equipment, roofing, and vehicle repair, plus several new business items and three first-reading ordinances. The ordinances cover open space acquisition, creating job descriptions, and updating UCC fees. Public comment is invited on action items only.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 9 resolutions, introduces 3 ordinances including open space purchase

The Oceanport Mayor & Council adopted all nine consent agenda resolutions (5-0), covering payments, a hazard mitigation plan, equipment acceptance, and contracts for safety, roofing, equipment, vehicle repair, and fire hydrant work. The Council also introduced three ordinances on first reading (6-0): open space acquisition of two parcels, job descriptions, and UCC fee updates, with public hearings set for September 18. No public comments were made on action items.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 19:00

General

Oceanport council to vote on contracts, permits, and tax exemption

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a regular meeting to vote on 19 routine resolutions, including contracts, permits, and staff compensation, and to hear committee reports. No new ordinances will be introduced, and only one ordinance will receive a first reading.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 18 resolutions and ordinance for easement with JCP&L and Verizon

The Oceanport Mayor and Council adopted all 18 resolutions on the consent agenda (4-0), covering payments, contracts, permits, and appointments. They also adopted Ordinance #1112 (4-0), authorizing an easement agreement with Jersey Central Power and Light and Verizon. Minutes from several prior meetings were approved, while the June 5th workshop minutes were tabled.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 19:00

General

Oceanport Council to vote on road program, contracts, and tax exemption

The Oceanport Mayor and Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on a series of resolutions, including awarding contracts for the 2025 Road Program, approving special event permits, and authorizing a tax exemption. The agenda also includes reports from the administrator and clerk, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a possible executive session on real property acquisition.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Master Plan reexamination with KMA Associates

The Oceanport Borough Council approved moving forward with a Master Plan Reexamination by KMA Associates for $10,500, as the borough is overdue for this required ten-year review. The council also agreed to proceed with Mazza Recycling for emergency debris management services and to allow Little Silver to use Oceanport's Temporary Debris Management Area, pending final coordination. All other action items, including resolutions for contracts and permits, were listed but not voted on during this workshop meeting.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn to Executive Session
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Return from Executive Session
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Adjournment
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on Fort Monmouth Business Center approval, hear fence and variance requests

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is meeting to consider a resolution approving the Fort Monmouth Business Center - Allison Hall Parcel, along with several land-use applications. The board will also hear requests for a fence replacement, an extension of a 90-day requirement, and a variance for an addition with housekeeping quarters.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
6 yea
Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Lou Padula yea
Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on budget amendments, contracts, and tax foreclosures

The Oceanport Mayor & Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on a series of resolutions, including budget amendments, tax sale redemptions, a tax foreclosure, and several contracts. The agenda includes routine items like appointments and approvals, as well as more significant actions such as an emergency contract for sinkhole repair and a change order for the 2023 road program. Public comment is invited on action items.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Return from Executive Session
7 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Andrew Bayer yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport Council to vote on 22 resolutions, including budget amendments and contracts

The Oceanport Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2025, to consider a consent agenda of 22 resolutions covering routine business such as bill payments, tax sale redemptions, personnel appointments, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance approving an easement agreement with JCP&L and Verizon, and reports from council committees and the mayor.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 22 resolutions, including contracts and tax items

The Oceanport Mayor and Council approved all 22 resolutions on the consent agenda, covering payments, tax sale redemptions, budget amendments, and contracts for infrastructure work. They also passed Ordinance 1112 on first reading, authorizing an easement agreement with JCP&L and Verizon, with a public hearing set for August 21, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included committee reports and public comments.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Public Comments
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear Netflix site plan amendment and Mocci variance

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on two applications: an amendment to the previously approved Netflix Phase 1A site plan on Avenue of the Memories, and a use and bulk variance request by Ralph Mocci for an addition at 6 Blue Point Cove Road. The board will also consider minutes, resolutions, and other business.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
8 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Lou Padula yea
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on site plan amendment for Fort Monmouth Business Center

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting to consider a resolution of approval for a property at 46 Springfield Avenue and to discuss an amendment to a previously approved site plan for the Fort Monmouth Business Center at 1000 Sanger Avenue. The board will also approve minutes and hear public petitions.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Petitions from the Public
9 yea · 1 nay
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · John Kahle yea · Lou Padula yea · Edward Verdi yea · James Whitson nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jun 19, 2025 · 18:00

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on 23 resolutions, including tax sale redemption and open space purchase

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a regular meeting with a large consent agenda covering routine items like bill payments, appointments, and contract awards. A public hearing and second reading will be held for Ordinance #1111, which authorizes the purchase of two properties for open space. The meeting will also include an executive session on litigation and negotiations.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts ordinance to buy two properties for open space preservation

The Oceanport Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance #1111 authorizing the purchase of Block 66, Lot 7.01 and Block 66, Lot 9.01 for open space preservation purposes (5-0). The council also approved a consent agenda of 23 resolutions, including the purchase of car computers, an architectural services contract, and several park improvement items. No ordinances were introduced for first reading, and the meeting adjourned to executive session for litigation and negotiations.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Return from Executive Session
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Oceanport Planning Board to approve two residential resolutions and hear a second-story addition proposal

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The board will approve minutes, vote on two resolutions for residential properties, and discuss old and new business including a proposed second-story addition. The meeting follows procedural boilerplate with no major policy decisions expected.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
8 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Lou Padula yea
Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to consider buying two blocks for open space, plus routine resolutions

The Oceanport Mayor and Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on a first-reading ordinance to purchase two blocks for open space, along with a consent agenda of routine resolutions including bill payments, appointments, and contract awards. They will also discuss amending animal and zoning codes for keeping poultry or fowl, and may enter executive session for litigation and negotiations.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Return from Executive Session
6 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea · Kara Manna yea
Tue May 27, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on four approvals and affordable housing plan

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting to consider resolutions of approval for four properties, hold a public hearing on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, and review a variance application for an addition at 6 Blue Point Cove Road. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and public comment.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment [Approved]
7 yea
Christopher Widdis yea · Patricia Cooper yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · Lou Padula yea
Thu May 15, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport Council to adopt 2025 budget and waive full reading

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold its regular meeting on May 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Clement V. Sommers Municipal Building. The body is scheduled to adopt the 2025 municipal budget, waive the full budget reading, and exceed budget appropriation limits via a cost-of-living adjustment. Routine items will be handled under a single consent-agenda motion.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025 municipal budget and appoints Kara Manna to vacant seat

The Oceanport Mayor and Council adopted the 2025 municipal budget of $15.1 million, which is $18,000 below the allowable cap, and approved a COLA-cap ordinance to exceed budget appropriation limits. They also appointed Kara Manna to temporarily fill the unexpired term of Councilman Keith Salnick, effective May 28, 2025. The council adopted Ordinance #1110 establishing the borough as a Film-Ready Municipality. All votes were 4-0.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Action Items Only
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Discussion Item
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Consent Agenda
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Adjourn to Executive Session
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Return from Executive Session
4 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Tue May 13, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear subdivision, sunroom, and second-story addition applications

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting with resolutions, old business, and new applications. They will consider a resolution of approval for 29 Summerfield Avenue, appoint a conflict engineer, and hear a carried-over minor subdivision application at 20 Winhar Place. New applications include a sunroom at 7 Sagamore Avenue and a second-story addition at 76 Seneca Place.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
6 yea
Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea
Thu May 1, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to declare seat vacant, consider film-ready ordinance

The Oceanport Mayor & Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including declaring a council seat vacant, authorizing payments and permits, and introducing ordinances related to becoming a film-ready municipality and amending the tree chapter. The meeting includes public comment periods for action items and general comments.

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✓ Decided: Council declares Keith Salnick's seat vacant, adopts ordinances

The Oceanport Mayor and Council declared Councilman Keith Salnick's seat vacant due to missing four consecutive meetings without being excused, per amended bylaws and state law. They also adopted several resolutions, including a street opening permit waiver for 23 Vreeland Place, and introduced an ordinance to make the borough film-ready. A tree ordinance was adopted 4-1.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Public Comment - Action Items Only
5 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Consent Agenda
5 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Adjournment
5 yea
Richard Gallo yea · Bryan Keeshen yea · Michael O'Brien yea · Patricia Cooper yea · William Deerin yea
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear two applications, including flood variance and shed setback

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting with two applications on the agenda. One is a continued application for a flood damage prevention ordinance variance at 60 Shore Road, and the other is a new application to replace a shed at 29 Summerfield Ave that does not meet the required side yard setback. The board will also handle routine business and public comment.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
9 yea
Patricia Cooper yea · Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Lou Padula yea
Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport Council to introduce 2025 municipal budget and tree ordinance

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss routine business and several action items, including the introduction of the 2025 municipal budget and an ordinance amending the tree chapter to incorporate stormwater management requirements. The agenda also includes consent agenda resolutions for bill payments, contracts, and appointments, as well as second reading and public hearings for ordinances on peace and good order and vehicles and traffic.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport Council to vote on contracts, ordinances, and pool bathroom project

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on routine items, including bill payments, appointments, and contract awards. They will also consider first reading of ordinances on peace and good order and vehicles/traffic, and withdraw a tree ordinance. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session on real property and employment matters.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to hear flood variance for 60 Shore Road

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting on March 25, 2025. The main item is a new application (PB2024-01) by Keith Salnick for a variance from the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance at 60 Shore Road. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including minutes approval and public comments.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
9 yea · 1 abstain
Joseph Foster yea · Leslie Barham Widdis yea · Mike Dailey yea · Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Lou Padula yea · Edward Verdi yea · Patricia Cooper abstain
Thu Mar 20, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport council to discuss speeding enforcement zones, approve contracts and appointments

The Oceanport Mayor & Council is holding a regular meeting with a discussion on target enforcement zones to curb speeding, followed by a consent agenda of routine resolutions. The consent agenda includes contracts, appointments, special event permits, and budget-related items. A public hearing on a tree ordinance is carried to April 3, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts consent agenda, approves noise exception for Riverwalk project

The Oceanport Mayor and Council adopted a 22-item consent agenda, including contracts, appointments, and special event permits, and separately approved a noise exception for the Riverwalk Development Project. The tree ordinance was carried to the April 3 meeting, and an executive session was authorized for real property and litigation matters.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Planning Board to review minor subdivision at 20 Winhar Place

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board will hold its regular meeting to review a minor subdivision application (PB2024-11) for a property at 20 Winhar Place. The board will also approve minutes and conduct routine business under its established policies.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
6 yea
Darren Davis yea · James Whitson yea · John Kahle yea · Dave Gruskos yea · Lou Padula yea · Edward Verdi yea
Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to set salaries, award housing plan contract, and discuss garbage bids

The Oceanport Mayor & Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a second reading of a salary ordinance, introduction of a new tree ordinance, and discussion of garbage/recycling contract bids. The consent agenda includes resolutions for paying bills, awarding a housing plan contract, and other routine matters.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Council to vote on contracts, shared services, and police appointment

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items such as bill payments, a contract award for asbestos abatement and demolition, shared service agreements, and a police appointment. Ordinance #1104 on salary ranges has been withdrawn. Public comment is limited to action items.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 12-item consent agenda, introduces salary ordinance

The Oceanport Mayor and Council adopted a 12-item consent agenda unanimously, including a contract award to Collier Engineering, a shared payroll services agreement with Monmouth Beach, and a fire truck donation. Ordinance #1104, amending salary ranges, was withdrawn, while a new ordinance (#1105) on the same topic was introduced for first reading and scheduled for a public hearing on March 6, 2025. The meeting also included reports on snow removal, a potential paid part-time fire department administrator, and upcoming Netflix development discussions.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport Council to vote on routine bills, appointments, and shared services

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss and vote on routine administrative items, including bill payments, interlocal agreements for fire and school resource services, and several appointments. The meeting also includes first readings of ordinances and discussions on new business such as a bulkhead replacement and a proposed shade tree ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves consent agenda, appointments, and bulkhead replacement

The Oceanport Mayor and Council held a regular meeting on February 6, 2025, approving a 21-item consent agenda, appointing Val Grigorian as Administrative Assistant, and introducing an ordinance setting salary ranges. The Council also reached consensus to allow a bulkhead replacement at 47 Wardell Circle, with the condition that an as-built survey be submitted. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions included a fire truck donation, a shade tree ordinance, and various administrative reports.

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport council to vote on routine tax redemptions, staff appointments, and housing grants

The Oceanport Mayor & Council will hold its regular January meeting to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including tax certificate redemptions, staff appointments, salary adjustments, and housing-related resolutions. The meeting will also include committee reports, ordinance readings, and a discussion of Mayor Tvrdik’s recent activities.

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Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport
Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 19:00

Planning Board

Oceanport Planning Board to consider porch variance and approve 2025 appointments

The Oceanport Planning/Zoning Board will reorganize, elect officers, and appoint the board attorney and engineer for 2025. They will also vote on resolutions for the Netflix Phase 1A project and a property at 293 Port Au Peck Ave, and hold a public hearing on a variance request for a covered porch addition at 469 Driveway.

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Thu Jan 2, 2025 · 19:00

Mayor & Council

Oceanport reorganizes: swears in council, police, sets 2025 boards and fees

The Mayor and Council are holding their annual reorganization meeting to swear in elected officials and police officers, elect a council president, and adopt a series of resolutions setting the 2025 budget, fees, appointments, and contracts. The agenda is largely procedural, covering routine annual appointments and administrative approvals.

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✓ Decided: Oceanport council reorganizes, adopts 2025 bylaws and appointments

The Oceanport Mayor and Council held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in elected officials and appointing council and board members for 2025. The council unanimously adopted the 2025 borough bylaws, standing committees, and a consent agenda of 32 resolutions covering budgets, appointments, and contracts. One resolution, appointing the borough engineer, was pulled and approved separately with a 5-0 vote (one abstention).

Clement V. Sommers Municipal Bldg Meeting Room, Oceanport