Asbury Park public meetings in 2022

Wesley Lake Commission

The Commission approved the 2023 budget and 5-year plan for submission to Asbury Park and Neptune. Members also approved the 2023 meeting calendar and the August 16, 2022, minutes. The board discussed lake maintenance, including dredging needs and road salt testing.

• Approved minutes of 8/16/2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's Report with balance of $15,617.72 (Unanimous)
• Approved forwarding 2023 Budget and 5 Year Plan to municipalities (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates and Zoom format (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Board approved the November 17 minutes and a revised bill list including a $385 maintenance charge. Members scheduled the reorganization meeting for January 5, 2023. The Director's report noted a $17,340 E-Rate funding approval.

• Approved November 17 minutes (All in favor)
• Approved revised bill list including $385 Air Systems Maintenance charge (All in favor)
• Scheduled Reorganization Meeting for January 5, 2023, at 5pm (All in favor)

Asbury Park TV Cable Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the November 14, 2022 meeting. Members discussed studio updates, including new LED lights and painting options, and proposed several new video programming ideas.

• Approved November 14, 2022 minutes (voice vote)

Rent Leveling Board

The Asbury Park Rent Leveling Board is meeting to discuss old business including approval of minutes from May 5, 2022, and a report from the Rent Regulation Officer. New business involves reviewing the board's rules and regulations. Public participation is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2022
• Rent Regulation Officer's Report
• Discussion of Rules and Regulations of the Rent Leveling Board
• Public participation period

The Rent Leveling Board approved an amendment to section 9, "Determinations," of its proposed rules and regulations. The board also approved the minutes from the May 12, 2022, meeting.

• Adopted amendment to Rules and Regulations of Rent Leveling Board (8-0-0)
• Approved May 12, 2022 meeting minutes (All in favor, 2 abstentions)

Sunset Lake Commission

The Sunset Lake Commission will consider a letter to the council to remove the current Birds Beware contract for geese control. Commissioners will also receive updates on lake water testing, a participatory budget, and the CLONet coastal lakes monitoring network.

• Letter to council to remove current Birds Beware contract for geese control
• Update on condition of the lake and water testing
• Update on participatory budget for projects
• Update on CLONet meeting at Monmouth University
• Vote on September meeting minutes (November meeting had no quorum)

Library Board

The Board of Trustees approved the 2023 Budget Proposal. The budget includes a $4,208 increase to the library director's salary, a $2,700 reduction in maintenance, and a reduction of one part-time position from 12 to 10 hours.

• Approved 2023 Budget Proposal (All in favor)

Library Board

The Board of Trustees approved an ordinance establishing employee salaries and authorized the November bill list. The board discussed a draft 2024 budget, which will be revised and presented for a vote at a future special meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2022
• Approved November bill list including Orkin Pest Control ($145) and Swank Movie Licensing ($1,465)
• Approved Ordinance establishing salaries of employees of the Asbury Park Public Library

Asbury Park TV Cable Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from September 21 and October 19 via voice vote. Members discussed viewership for candidate forums and upcoming broadcasts of the Veteran's Day Ceremony. The Station Manager reported that a room adjacent to Council Chambers should be ready for APTV use by January 1.

• Approved September 21 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved October 19 minutes (voice vote)

Public Arts Commission

The Commission discussed several potential public art projects for 2023, including murals, painted sewer drains, and art fairs. No formal actions were taken during the meeting.

Parking Committee

The committee will discuss several matters related to parking and land development. Topics include residential permit requirements and a review of parking violation penalties.

• Land development and loss of on-street parking spaces
• Residential permit requirements
• Review of parking violation penalties
• 2023 meeting calendar

The provided document is an agenda for the meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the text.

Sunset Lake Commission

The Sunset Lake Commission will meet via Zoom to hear updates on lake water testing, a participatory budget proposal for art benches, a recent city-wide lake cleanup, and discuss a letter to the City Council about removing a geese control measure.

• Update on the condition of the lake and water testing by Mark Ax
• Update on participatory budget proposal for art benches
• City-wide lake and park cleanup held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10am to 12pm
• Discussion of a letter to City Council to remove the current Birds Beware system for geese control

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board approved a revised application to replace a second-floor bay window with a balcony at 412 Second Avenue. A request for a medical cannabis treatment center was carried to a future date. The Board also approved a resolution regarding 503 Eighth Avenue following an executive session.

• Approved application revision dated 9/8/2022 for balcony at 412 Second Avenue (All in favor)
• Approved measurement methodology for 412 Second Avenue (All in favor)
• Carried Breakwater Treatment & Wellness Corp application for 807 Memorial Drive/906 First Avenue to 12/13/22 (All in favor)
• Approved resolution for 503 Eighth Avenue (All in favor)

Library Board

The board heard public comments about a violent incident involving a patron who smashed a computer monitor. Staff reported the patron was banned and police issued a trespass notice. The board approved minutes and bills, and discussed a capital improvement plan and filling a vacant board seat.

• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 (2 abstentions)
• Approved payment of unpaid bills as submitted (unanimous)
• Discussed capital improvement plan needed by end of 2022
• Policy committee discussed filling vacant board seat and upcoming elections

Parking Committee

The Asbury Park Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss land development and its impact on on-street parking spaces, as well as residential permit requirements. The agenda includes public comment and matters from the Director of Transportation, but no specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Discussion of land development and loss of on-street parking spaces
• Discussion of residential permit requirements

Sunset Lake Commission

The Commission is meeting via Zoom to receive updates on water testing and lake conditions. Members will discuss a proposal for art benches and a city-wide lake and park cleanup scheduled for October 8.

• Update on lake condition and water testing
• Update on proposal for art benches via participatory budget city committee
• Update on United by Blue lake cleanup
• City-wide lake and park clean up on Saturday, 10/8 from 10am to 12:00pm

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to review a 2022 year-end transportation update summary. The committee will also discuss matters regarding the 400 block of Seventh Avenue.

• 2022 Year End Transportation Update Summary
• Discussion of the 400 Block of Seventh Avenue

Sunset Lake Commission

The Commission is reviewing updates on lake water testing and public works. Members are also discussing budget discussions regarding a company to control the geese population.

• Update on lake/water testing condition
• Proposal for art benches via participatory budget
• United by Blue lake cleanup update
• Discussion on funding for goose population control
• NJIT algae harvesting machine testing on Deal Lake

Sunset Lake Commission

The Commission will receive updates on lake water testing and Department of Public Works activities. The body is also preparing a proposal for art benches to be submitted to the participatory budget city committee.

• Update on lake/water testing condition
• Updates from DPW
• Proposal for art benches for the participatory budget city committee

Parking Committee

The committee will review parking infraction penalties and discuss Governor Murphy’s Charge Up announcement. The meeting includes a session for public comment.

• Review of Parking Infraction Penalties

Sunset Lake Commission

The Sunset Lake Commission will discuss the current condition of the lake and water testing results. The body will also receive updates from the Department of Public Works regarding park maintenance and the city's participatory budget committee.

• Update on lake condition and water testing
• DPW updates from Robert Bianchini
• Park maintenance status
• Participatory budget city committee for projects
• Maintenance of floating islands and recording devices

Sunset Lake Commission

The Commission is meeting to review water testing results and updates from the Department of Public Works. Members will discuss a proposal for NJDEP Stormwater Management Grants for lake water quality improvements and the participatory budget.

• NJDEP Stormwater Management Grants for lake water quality improvements
• Water testing and lake condition update from Mark Ax
• DPW updates from Robert Bianchini
• Participatory budget discussion
• Park maintenance review

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a discussion on additions to residential parking permit eligibility.

• Residential Parking Permit Eligibility Additions

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to review residential parking permit eligibility. The body will also discuss regulations regarding alternate side parking.

• Residential Parking Permit Eligibility Additions
• Alternate Side Parking Regulations

Sunset Lake Commission

The Commission will receive updates on lake water testing and Department of Public Works activities. Members will also discuss possible projects for a 2022 NJDEP stormwater management grant proposal.

• Update on the condition of the lake/water testing
• Updates from DPW
• City wide lake cleanup
• NJDEP Stormwater Management Grants for public managed lake water quality improvements

Rent Leveling Board

The Rent Leveling Board is reviewing proposed new Rules and Regulations for its operations. The meeting also includes a report on property registration compliance within the city.

• Review of proposed Rules and Regulations of the Rent Leveling Board
• Report on 329 properties falling under Ordinance 2021-40
• Status update: 170 fully registered properties and 14 partially registered properties

Parking Committee

The committee will discuss matters from the Director of Transportation and address old business regarding commercial vehicle parking. New business items include residential driveway clearance issues and electric vehicle tourism grants.

• Commercial Vehicle Parking
• Residential Driveway Clearance Issues
• Electric Vehicle Tourism Grants

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss old business regarding parking regulations. The agenda includes reviews of handicap, commercial vehicle, and alternate side parking.

• Handicap parking
• Commercial vehicle parking
• Alternate side parking

Rent Leveling Board

The Rent Leveling Board will meet to discuss old business and new administrative matters. The session includes a review of the Rent Regulation Officer’s report and a specific complaint determination.

• Administrative Determination of Complaint #20220116
• Rent Regulation Officer’s Report
• Approval of January 13, 2022 minutes
• Letter to property owners regarding registration extensions and web resources

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several parking-related topics. The agenda includes reviews of handicap, commercial vehicle, and unofficial reservation parking, as well as a new discussion on alternate side parking.

• Handicap parking
• Unofficial reservation of parking spaces
• Commercial vehicle parking
• Alternate side parking

Rent Leveling Board

The Rent Leveling Board is meeting to conduct reorganization business, including electing a Chair and Vice-Chair. The board will also discuss the selection of meeting dates for 2022.

• Vote for Chair of the Rent Leveling Board
• Vote for Vice-Chair of the Rent Leveling Board
• Rent Regulation Officer's report noting $6,950.00 in registration filing fees received
• Report of 54 Landlord Identity Registrations received

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss old and new business regarding local parking regulations. The agenda includes reviews of the End of Year Transportation Ordinance and specific parking requests.

• End of Year Transportation Ordinance
• Handicap Parking
• VNA Parking Request
• Unofficial Reservation of Parking Spaces
• Commercial Vehicle Parking