Mantoloking public meetings in 2025

Mayor and Council

The Mantoloking Borough Council will vote on a special five‑year emergency appropriation of $130,100 to fund the 2026 property revaluation not covered in the 2025 budget. It will also consider budget transfers, shared‑service agreements for traffic enforcement and IT, and authorize the police department to join the federal 1033 program for excess Department of Defense equipment. Public hearings will be held on Ordinance 2025‑13 (building and housing) and Ordinance 2025‑14 (streets and sidewalks). Routine items on the consent agenda and approval of prior meeting minutes are also scheduled.

• Resolution 25‑160: $130,100 emergency appropriation for 2026 property revaluation
• Resolution 25‑161: Transfer of $73,580 among 2025 appropriations across departments
• Resolution 25‑162: Shared services agreement with Ocean County for FY26 Traffic Enforcement Program Grant
• Resolution 25‑163: Authorization for the Mantoloking Police Department to enroll in the 1033 program and acquire excess DOD equipment
• Public hearings on Ordinance 2025‑13 (building and housing) and Ordinance 2025‑14 (streets and sidewalks)

The Mantoloking Borough Council approved, through the consent agenda, a special five‑year emergency appropriation of $130,100 and multiple shared‑service agreements for traffic enforcement, IT services, court services, and a professional appraisal contract. The council also accepted the Municipal Finance Officer’s report. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Approved Resolution 25-160 – Special Five‑Year Emergency Appropriation of $130,100 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-161 – Transfer of 2025 Current Year Appropriations #2 (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-162 – Shared Service Agreement with Ocean County for FY26 Traffic Enforcement Grant (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-163 – Police Department participation in the 1033 Defense Logistics Agency program (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-164 – Shared Service Agreement with Freehold Township for IT services (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-165 – Shared Service Agreement with Brick Township for Municipal Court Services (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-166 – Award of contract to professional appraiser for borough property evaluation (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution 25-167 – Acceptance of the Municipal Finance Officer’s report (consent agenda)

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The Mantoloking Borough Land Use Board will meet on December 4, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the borough hall. The board will discuss and may vote on recommendations to the mayor and council regarding proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance. The meeting also includes standard items such as public comments and an executive session.

• Discussion and possible vote on recommendations to the Mayor and Council on proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance

The Joint Land Use/Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. The board also read and then voted to adopt an amended land use ordinance. All motions passed with all members present voting in favor, except one abstention on the minutes approval.

• Approved November 6, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor, one abstention)
• Approved reading of the amended land use ordinance (all present in favor)
• Approved the amended land use ordinance (all present in favor)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission and Green Team will discuss the status of community outreach and recycling initiatives. The body will also review seasonal issues related to the gas blower ban ordinance.

• Seasonal issues with Gas Blower Ban Ordinance
• 2024 COA Beach Cleanup Report
• Enhanced recycling efforts
• Native garden information circulation
• Formation of sub-committees

Mayor and Council

The Mantoloking Borough Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 2025-12, a bond ordinance that appropriates $498,690 for the Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street Improvements Project and authorizes $183,915 in bonds. The agenda also includes Ordinance 2025-13 to amend the Building and Housing code fees and Ordinance 2025-14 to amend the Streets and Sidewalks code. Several resolutions will be voted on, covering shared‑services agreements for DWI enforcement and a drug‑recognition program, a contract award for HRA services, and other finance and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2025-12 – Bond ordinance appropriating $498,690 for Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street improvements; authorizes $183,915 in bonds
• Ordinance 2025-13 – Amendment to Chapter 13 (Building and Housing) fee schedule
• Ordinance 2025-14 – Amendment to Chapter 17 (Streets and Sidewalks)
• Resolution 25-151 – Shared services agreement with Ocean County for Driving While Intoxicated enforcement
• Resolution 25-153 – Contract award to EB Employee Solutions, LLC for HRA services

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2025-12, appropriating $498,690 and authorizing $183,915 in bonds for the Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street project. The council also approved Resolutions 25-150, 25-151, 25-152, 25-153, 25-154, 25-155, and 25-157, covering finance officer report acceptance, shared‑services agreements, a contract for HRA services, a part‑time construction assistant, appropriation transfers, and a new bank account. An executive session was authorized at 6:57 p.m. No other agenda items received a vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 (bond ordinance for Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street improvements)
• Approved Resolution 25-150 authorizing acceptance of the municipal finance officer report
• Approved Resolution 25-151 authorizing a shared services agreement for DWI enforcement
• Approved Resolution 25-152 authorizing a shared services agreement for drug‑recognition calls
• Approved Resolution 25-153 awarding contract to EB Employee Solutions for HRA services
• Approved Resolution 25-154 appointing Maryann Cacopardo as part‑time construction assistant
• Approved Resolution 25-155 transferring 2025 current‑year appropriations #1
• Approved Resolution 25-157 creating an Ocean First Bank account for the employee difference card

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The Mantoloking Borough Land Use Board will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Borough Hall. The board will discuss proposed code amendments and consider an electronic “phone‑in” option for public comments. The agenda also includes routine items such as a public meeting statement, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of June 5, 2025 minutes, old business, a closed executive session, and a public comment period.

• Proposed code amendments – discussion
• Electronic “phone in” option for public comments – discussion

The Joint Land Use/Board of Adjustment approved the regular meeting minutes from June 5, 2025. The board then adjourned the November 5, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned November 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Mantoloking Environmental Commission and Green Team will meet on Oct 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM. They will consider approval of the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss DEP/Planning Board business. The agenda includes a grant of the Sustainable Jersey Bronze Re‑Certification/Award luncheon and an update on the Gas Blower Ban Ordinance. Additional topics include reports on a COA sweep, beach litter observations, and plans for sub‑committees and outreach.

• Approve September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss DEP/Planning Board business (John W.)
• Grant Sustainable Jersey Bronze Re‑Certification/Award luncheon (Mary Ellen/Barbara B.)
• Update on Gas Blower Ban Ordinance (Barbara B.)
• Report on COA sweep and beach litter observations (Mary Ellen)

Mayor and Council

The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance amending special event rules and introduce a bond ordinance for road improvements. The meeting also includes a caucus to discuss revised construction fees and a consent agenda for various administrative appointments and contracts.

• Ordinance 2025-12: $498,690 for Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street Improvements Project ($183,915 in bonds/notes)
• Ordinance 2025-11: Amending Chapter 26 'Special Events' regarding permits and fireworks
• Resolution 25-140: Request for proposals for 2026 lifeguarding services
• Resolution 25-146: Contract for HRA services with EB Employee Solutions, LLC
• Resolution 25-144: Appointment of Frank Joseph Lord Jr. as a full-time police officer

The council removed Resolution 25-144 from the consent agenda for a separate vote. It approved Ordinance 2025-12, appropriating $498,690 and authorizing $183,915 in bonds for the Bay Avenue and Old Bridge Street improvements project. Several routine resolutions (25-137 to 25-146) and Resolution 25-147 for bill payments were also approved, and an executive session was authorized.

• Resolution 25-144 removed from consent agenda (approved)
• Swearing in of Officer Frank Joseph Lord Jr.
• Ordinance 2025-11 (Special Events amendment) approved (second reading)
• Ordinance 2025-12 bond ordinance approved, $498,690 appropriated, $183,915 bonds authorized (vote 6)
• Routine resolutions 25-137‑25-146 approved via consent agenda
• Resolution 25-147 authorizing payment of bills approved (vote 6)
• Executive session (Resolution 25-148) authorized unanimously

Environmental Commission

The Mantoloking Environmental Commission and Green Team will review and approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. They will discuss a grant application for Sustainable Jersey Bronze re‑certification and provide updates on the gas‑blower ban ordinance. Additional topics include outreach efforts, a possible pollinator garden, and the formation of sub‑committees.

• Approve August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Grant of Sustainable Jersey Bronze re‑certification application
• Updates on implementation of gas blower ban ordinance
• Possibility of planting pollinator garden
• Formation of sub‑committees

Mayor and Council

The Mantoloking Borough Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a land‑use amendment (Ordinance 2025‑8) and a property‑maintenance amendment (Ordinance 2025‑10). The key agenda item is Ordinance 2025‑9, which proposes salary ranges for dozens of municipal positions. Routine consent‑agenda resolutions authorizing a finance report, an RFP for a Land Use Board attorney, and other administrative actions will also be voted on.

• Ordinance 2025‑8: amendment to Chapter 30 (Land Use Regulations) redefining lot coverage and setback rules
• Ordinance 2025‑9: establishes salary ranges (e.g., Borough Administrator $30,000‑$75,000; Police Salary $26,069‑$250,000; Public Works Laborer $15.50‑$50/hr)
• Ordinance 2025‑10: amendment to Chapter 15 (Property Maintenance) of the borough code
• Resolution 25‑126: authorizes acceptance of the Municipal Finance Officer’s report
• Resolution 25‑127: authorizes issuance of a Request for Proposal for the Land Use Board attorney

The Mantoloking Borough Council adopted the meeting minutes and approved Resolutions 25-126 through 25-135. The approvals include accepting the Municipal Finance Officer’s report, authorizing an RFP for a Land Use Board attorney and health‑insurance broker, continuing membership in the New Jersey Intergovernmental Insurance Fund, selling surplus personal property, entering a cooperative purchase agreement, supporting the fire company’s membership application, sponsoring police academy recruits, and urging the state not to adopt new climate‑related regulations. All items were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution 25-126 authorizing acceptance of the Municipal Finance Officer’s report
• Approved Resolution 25-127 authorizing issuance of an RFP for a Land Use Board attorney and health‑insurance broker for 2026
• Approved Resolution 25-128 authorizing continued membership in the New Jersey Intergovernmental Insurance Fund (2026‑2028)
• Approved Resolution 25-129 authorizing sale of surplus personal property on Municibid online auction site
• Approved Resolution 25-130 authorizing entry into the New Jersey Cooperative Purchase Alliance pricing agreement
• Approved Resolution 25-131 authorizing an application for membership to Mantoloking Fire Company No. 1
• Approved Resolution 25-132 authorizing sponsorship for police academy recruits
• Approved Resolution 25-135 urging the State of New Jersey not to adopt the 2025 climate‑related rule changes

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The grant request for protection of Herring Island and Swan Point was not approved. Peter Andruss agreed to captain the Clean Ocean Action beach cleanup on October 18, 2025. A motion to refrain from discussing a resident email was made and seconded, but no vote was taken.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Grant request for Herring Island and Swan Point not approved (no vote recorded)
• Peter Andruss agreed to captain Clean Ocean Action beach cleanup Oct 18, 2025
• Motion to not discuss resident email was made and seconded; no vote taken

Mayor and Council

The Mayor and Council will discuss a new salary ordinance to establish compensation ranges for borough officers and employees. The meeting includes a public hearing on bulkhead permit fees and introductions of ordinances regarding land use and property maintenance.

• Ordinance 2025-7: Sets bulkhead permit fee at $300.00
• Ordinance 2025-9: Establishes salary ranges for borough positions, including Police ($26,069–$250,000) and Borough Clerk ($40,000–$150,000)
• Ordinance 2025-8: Amends land use regulations regarding lot coverage and dock/pier access steps
• Resolution 25-121: Awarding a contract to Suburban Disposal, Inc. for solid waste and recyclable collection
• Resolution 25-118: Authorizing bids for an appraisal firm for revaluation services

The Mantoloking Borough Council approved a two‑year contract with Suburban Disposal for solid waste and recycling collection. Several ordinances—bulkheads, land‑use regulations, salary limits, and property maintenance—were adopted through the consent agenda. The council also voted to refer Chapter 30‑3L of the code to the planning board for review.

• Approved two‑year solid‑waste and recycling contract with Suburban Disposal (Resolution 25‑121)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑7 amending Chapter 23 (Bulkheads) (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑8 amending Chapter 30 (Land Use Regulations) (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑9 setting salary limits for borough officers (consent agenda)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑10 amending Chapter 15 (Property Maintenance) (consent agenda)
• Motion to refer Chapter 30‑3L to the planning board for review was approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Authorized acceptance of the municipal finance officer’s report (Resolution 25‑117)
• Authorized the award of a solid‑waste contract to Suburban Disposal (Resolution 25‑121)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the May 27 and June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The Borough Council approved changes to the gas leaf blower ban, moving the end date to the day after Labor Day and permitting two gas blowers during the allowed period. The commission agreed to have a sign printed for future table events. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and carried.

• Approved May 27 and June 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Council approved gas leaf blower ban tweaks: end date moved to day after Labor Day and two gas blowers allowed
• Agreed to print a sign for MEC/Green Team table events
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (motion by John W., second by John M.)

Mayor and Council

The Borough Council approved a resolution to submit a grant application and execute a contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for improvements on Herbert, Albertson, and Arnold Streets. It also approved the acceptance of the Municipal Finance Officer’s report, appointed James Robinson as Certified Tax Assessor, and appointed Robyn Iacurci as a part‑time administrative assistant in the Construction Department. A resolution authorizing payment of bills was approved, while Ordinance 2025‑8 amending land‑use regulations was tabled. No action was taken on the special events/fireworks ordinance and the artificial‑turf ordinance was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved Resolution 25-111 to submit grant application and execute DOT contract (approval, vote not specified)
• Approved Resolution 25-110 to accept Municipal Finance Officer report (approval, vote not specified)
• Approved Resolution 25-112 appointing James Robinson as Certified Tax Assessor (approval, vote not specified)
• Approved Resolution 25-113 appointing Robyn Iacurci as Part‑Time Administrative Assistant (approval, vote not specified)
• Approved Resolution 25-114 authorizing payment of bills (approval, vote not specified)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-8 amending Chapter 30 Land Use Regulations (tabled, vote not specified)
• No action taken on Special Events/Fireworks Ordinance (no action)
• Artificial‑turf ordinance deferred; revised ordinance to be presented at next meeting (pending)

Mayor and Council

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑6, amending Chapter 8 to restrict the use of gas‑powered leaf blowers, with a 6‑0 vote after the mayor’s tie‑breaker. The ordinance limits operation to the period from the Tuesday after Labor Day through June 14 and caps use to two blowers per property. The governing body also approved a series of consent‑agenda resolutions, including acceptance of the municipal finance officer’s report (Res 25‑94) and authorizations for payments to Sky General Construction (Res 25‑95) and Fiori Paving (Res 25‑96). Additional approvals covered fire company membership (Res 25‑97), participation in the PEPPM cooperative pricing agreement (Res 25‑100), reissuing uncashed payroll checks (Res 25‑101), and revenue and appropriation items (Res 25‑102).

• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑6 restricting gas‑powered leaf blower use (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑94 accepting municipal finance officer’s report (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑95 final payment to Sky General Construction (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑96 partial payment to Fiori Paving (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑97 application for Mantoloking Fire Company membership (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑100 participation in PEPPM cooperative pricing agreement (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑101 reissuing of uncashed payroll checks (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25‑102 items of revenue and appropriation (6‑0)

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The Joint Land Use/Board of Adjustment approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved the amended Erez & Tracy Elisha application (2024-004) for 919 Barnegat Lane. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Erez & Tracy Elisha application 2024-004, 919 Barnegat Lane (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted modifications to the Gas Leaf Blower Ban Ordinance, to take effect in July 2025, including new effective dates and allowing two blowers in the off‑season. The team decided to set up a MEC/Green Team table at the MYC July 4th Parade, to be staffed by Rory, John W., and Jan. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous approval)
• Adopted modifications to Gas Leaf Blower Ban Ordinance, effective July 2025
• Planned MEC/Green Team table at MYC July 4th Parade, staffed by Rory, John W., and Jan
• Mary Ellen Scalera will discuss enhanced recycling efforts with Scott at DPW

Mayor and Council

The May 20, 2025 Mantoloking Borough Council meeting consisted mainly of discussion items and procedural motions. No substantive ordinances, resolutions, or budget items were voted on with recorded outcomes. The caucus was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned caucus (motion passed unanimously)

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The board approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved the variance application for a lot line adjustment at 908 Barnegat Lane, creating new lots 5.01 and 6.01. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to do so was approved.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (motion by Jane White, seconded Paul Low; one abstention)
• Approved variance for 908 Barnegat Lane lot adjustment (motion by Robert Parker, seconded Susan Tawgin; unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Paul Low, seconded Garret Vreeland; all in favor)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission voted to approve the February 25 2025 meeting minutes; all members approved except John Mooney, who abstained. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. The next MEC/Green Team meeting is scheduled for May 27 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (John Mooney abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous agreement)

Mayor and Council

The council approved the 2025 municipal budget (Resolution 25‑85). It also approved a $75,000 bond ordinance to purchase a sport utility vehicle for the police department (Ordinance 2025‑5). An ordinance amending the traffic code to lower speed limits was approved (Ordinance 2025‑4). Several routine items on the consent agenda, including a construction‑management contract and temporary emergency appropriations, were approved.

• Adopted 2025 municipal budget (Resolution 25‑85) – approved; vote tally not clearly recorded
• Approved $75,000 bond for police SUV (Ordinance 2025‑5) – approved; vote tally not clearly recorded
• Amended traffic code to lower speed limits (Ordinance 2025‑4) – approved; vote tally not clearly recorded
• Authorized construction‑management contract for Barnegat Lane, Lagoon Lane, East Avenue (Resolution 25‑79) – approved via consent agenda
• Adopted temporary emergency appropriations #3 (Resolution 25‑82) – approved via consent agenda
• Authorized appointment of seasonal part‑time personnel (Resolutions 25‑80, 25‑81) – approved via consent agenda
• Authorized appointment of building inspector Ronald J. Piszar (Resolution 25‑88) – approved via consent agenda
• Authorized payment of bills (Resolution 25‑87) – approved via consent agenda

Joint Planning and Zoning Board

The Joint Land Use/Board of Adjustment approved the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Erez & Tracy Elisha application (919 Barnegat Lane) and the Greg Sawers application (1090 Barnegat Lane). Diana Sajer was elected as a Class IV officer. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Erez & Tracy Elisha application 2024‑004 at 919 Barnegat Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Greg Sawers application 2025‑002 at 1090 Barnegat Lane (unanimous)
• Elected Diana Sajer as Class IV officer (term 3/18/25 – 12/31/28)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the February 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It scheduled the COA Beach Cleanup for April 12, 2025 with pre‑registration and the Bay Blitz for April 19, 2025 without pre‑registration. Members planned to update the Sustainable NJ 2025 Bronze Re‑Certification spreadsheet and submit the application by May 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 p.m.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled COA Beach Cleanup for April 12, 2025; pre‑registration required
• Scheduled Bay Blitz for April 19, 2025; no pre‑registration required
• Planned update and recirculation of Sustainable NJ Bronze Re‑Certification spreadsheet
• Committed to submit Sustainable NJ application by May 16, 2025
• Mary Ellen Scalera to contact Mayor about resident appointment to MEC
• Mary Ellen Scalera to reach out to members about changing meeting start time
• Motion to adjourn approved (all present)