Mantoloking, New Jersey

Mayor and Council

The Mantoloking Borough Council will hold public hearings on Ordinances 2026-11, 2026-12, 2026-13 and 2026-14. It will vote on several resolutions, including a $45,000 appropriation from reserve funds for road repairs, police equipment and Bay Avenue remediation, and a salary increase for Deputy CFO Steven Pintado. The meeting also includes discussion of a New Jersey Department of Transportation Municipal Aid Program grant for 2027. All items are on the regular business agenda for the June 16, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance 2026-13 appropriating $45,000 from reserves ( $10,000 Bay Avenue remediation, $10,000 police MDT, $25,000 road repairs )
• Ordinance 2026-14 amending Chapter 18 Stormwater Management and Control
• Ordinance 2026-11 amending Chapter 30 Signs regulations
• Ordinance 2026-12 creating Chapter 27 Garage, Estate and Personal Property Sales
• Resolution 26-90 authorizing an increase in salary for Steven Pintado, Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The Mantoloking Land Use Board will hold a public hearing and consider a variance application from the Mantoloking Yacht Club for site improvements including a shed, trash enclosure, fence, and awning at 1228 Bay Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for two prior variance applications at 1314 Ocean Avenue and 938 East Avenue.

• Resolution 2026-08: Graham, Watson & Camelio, Christie variance for 1314 Ocean Avenue (Block 34, Lot 14)
• Resolution 2026-09: 938 East LLC variance for 938 East Avenue (Block 8, Lot 3)
• Variance Application 2026-005: Mantoloking Yacht Club proposes 64 sq ft shed, trash enclosure, 16 ft of 6' fence, landscaping walls, and awning at 1228 Bay Avenue (Block 30, Lots 1 & 6)
• Site improvements require board approval because the property is in R-3A zone with a non-permitted yacht club use

Mayor and Council

The Mantoloking Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2026 municipal budget, an ordinance to exceed budget limits by up to 3.5% ($202,622.11), and a $75,000 bond for a police vehicle. They will also consider first readings of ordinances on land-use signs, garage sales, and a $45,000 appropriation for capital projects. A revaluation update from the tax assessor is scheduled.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-8 to exceed budget limits and establish a cap bank ($202,622.11)
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-9 authorizing $75,000 bond for police vehicle ($71,250 in bonds)
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-10 amending Chapter 30 (Land Use Regulations)
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-13 appropriating $45,000 from reserves for various capital projects
• Discussion item: Revaluation update and Q&A with Tax Assessor Jim Robinson

The Mantoloking Borough Council approved the 2026 municipal budget, a police vehicle purchase, and several land use ordinances. The meeting also included a public hearing on the budget and a discussion regarding a property revaluation.

• Approved 2026 Municipal Budget ($7.46M, 5.59% increase)
• Approved Police vehicle purchase ($75,000)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-8 to exceed budget limits
• Approved Ordinance 2026-9 for police vehicle bonds
• Approved Ordinance 2026-10 amending Chapter 30 land use regulations
• Approved Ordinance 2026-11 amending Chapter 30 (signs)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-12 creating Chapter 27 for garage sales
• Approved Ordinance 2026-13 appropriating $45,000 for capital projects

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The board will consider a request to remove and replace a non‑compliant six‑foot fence at 938 East Avenue. It will also act on the Borough Attorney’s memorandum rescinding the zoning approval for an in‑ground pool and fence at 1314 Ocean Avenue. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as minutes, public comments, and an executive session.

• Removal and replacement of a non‑compliant six‑foot fence at 938 East Avenue (Block 8 Lot 3)
• Rescission of zoning approval for an in‑ground pool and fence at 1314 Ocean Avenue (Block 34 Lot 14) per legal memorandum dated June 2, 2025
• Adoption of minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting
• Public comment period for residents
• Executive (closed) session

The board approved variance application 2026-004 for 938 East Avenue, allowing the requested relief. Variance application 2026-003 for 1314 Ocean Avenue was also approved after public comment. Both motions passed unanimously among members present. The board additionally approved the minutes of the March 5, 2026 meeting.

• Approved variance application 2026-004 for 938 East Avenue (unanimous among present)
• Approved variance application 2026-003 for 1314 Ocean Avenue (unanimous among present)
• Approved regular meeting minutes of March 5, 2026 (unanimous)

Mayor and Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2026-7, a special emergency appropriation of $130,100 for a complete real property revaluation. Also on the agenda are first readings of ordinances to exceed budget caps, issue $75,000 in bonds for a police vehicle, and amend land use regulations. The council will separately vote on introducing the 2026 municipal budget and consider several consent resolutions, including opposition to proposed cuts to the Stay NJ property tax relief program.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2026-7: $130,100 special emergency appropriation for property revaluation
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-8: to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-9: bond ordinance for a police vehicle, appropriating $75,000 and authorizing $71,250 in bonds
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-10: amending Chapter 30 'Land Use Regulations'
• Resolution 26-77: introduction of the 2026 Municipal Budget (separate vote)

The council approved a $7.46 million municipal budget with a 5.09% tax increase, authorized a $130,100 revaluation appropriation, and introduced a bond ordinance for a $75,000 police vehicle. A resolution opposing state budget cuts was tabled.

• Approved 2026 Municipal Budget ($7,458,680, 5.09% tax increase)
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-7 for $130,100 revaluation appropriation
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-8 to exceed budget limits and establish a cap bank
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-9 for $75,000 police vehicle bond
• Introduced Ordinance 2026-10 amending land use regulations
• Tabled Resolution 26-72 opposing Stay NJ property tax relief cuts
• Approved Resolution 26-69 accepting Municipal Finance Officer report
• Approved Resolution 26-70 adopting temporary emergency appropriations #3

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The Mantoloking Land Use Board will consider two resolutions: a variance for a property at 904 Barnegat Lane and a minor subdivision for lots on East Avenue. The board will also discuss a request to carry over an application for 1314 Ocean Avenue regarding a rescinded zoning approval for a pool and fence. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Resolution 2026-06: Variance application for James Maida at 904 Barnegat Lane (Block 15, Lot 3)
• Resolution 2026-07: Minor subdivision application by Sea Dream 5 LLC for 901 and 907 East Avenue (Block 1, Lots 1, 1.01, 2, 2.01)
• Request to carry application for 1314 Ocean Avenue (Block 34, Lot 14) to May 7, 2026, due to rescinded zoning approval for in-ground pool and fence

The Joint Land Use/Board of Adjustment denied a variance application for 904 Barnegat Lane (Block 15, Lot 3) and approved a minor subdivision application for Sea Dream 5 LLC at 901 and 907 East Avenue. A continued application for 1314 Ocean Avenue was carried to the May 7, 2026 meeting. All decisions were unanimous with 7 board members present.

• Denied variance application #2025-004 for 904 Barnegat Lane (7-0)
• Approved minor subdivision application #2026-002 for Sea Dream 5 LLC at 901 and 907 East Avenue (7-0)
• Carried application for 1314 Ocean Avenue to May 7, 2026 meeting
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)