Ocean View public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning & Zoning
The commission unanimously approved a preliminary and final site plan for a telecommunications tower at 222 Maintenance Road, contingent on the applicant securing and recording necessary easements and meeting all other outstanding conditions noted in the town engineer's review letter.
- Approved application P-349 for a telecommunications tower at 222 Maintenance Road as both preliminary and final site plan, subject to conditions in the December 16, 2024 engineer's letter (4-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. One allows a garage to project 5 feet into the required side yard setback at 27 South Primrose Lane. The other permits lot coverage of 36.2% (1.2% over the 35% maximum) at 36 Hudson Avenue, correcting a contractor error.
- Approved variance for attached garage at 27 South Primrose Lane to project 5 feet into side yard setback (3-0)
- Approved variance for lot coverage of 36.2% at 36 Hudson Avenue, exceeding 35% maximum by 1.2% (4-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a lot consolidation plan (P-354) for four parcels at 79 Woodland Avenue and 72, 76, 80 Atlantic Avenue, contingent on compliance with engineering comments. A concept plan for a bank and office building at 33, 35, 39 Atlantic Avenue (P-355) was reviewed but no vote was taken. The meeting also included swearing-in of a new member and approval of prior minutes.
- Approved lot consolidation plan P-354 for 79 Woodland Ave and 72, 76, 80 Atlantic Ave, contingent on compliance with engineer's comments (5-0)
- Reviewed concept plan P-355 for lot consolidation and bank/office building at 33, 35, 39 Atlantic Ave; no vote taken
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved minutes of July 18, 2024 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:32pm (5-0)
Town Meetings
The Ocean View Town Council approved an ordinance prohibiting smoking in public parks, with an amendment allowing designated smoking areas. The council also approved a 6% Gross Rental Receipts Tax increase, hired a financial advisor for long-range planning, authorized $12,000 for shower stall repairs, and opted out of the state paid family leave plan for a private alternative.
- Approved smoking ban in parks with designated areas (5-0)
- Approved 6% Gross Rental Receipts Tax increase (5-0)
- Approved hiring PFM Financial Advisor for $30,000 (5-0)
- Approved $12,000 shower stall repairs at 201 Central Avenue (5-0)
- Approved opting out of state PFML and implementing Guardian plan (5-0)
Town Meetings
The Ocean View Town Council held a regular meeting on October 8, 2024, with all four council members present. They received the 2024 audit report with an unmodified opinion and net position of $28.6 million, introduced a first reading of a No Smoking in Town Parks Ordinance for November, and went into executive session with no decisions made. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved minutes of September 12, 2024 meeting (4-0)
- Introduced No Smoking in Town Parks Ordinance for first reading in November
- Moved to executive session at 3:47pm (4-0)
- Closed executive session at 5:20pm (4-0)
- Adjourned at 5:23pm (4-0)
Town Meetings
The Ocean View Town Council unanimously approved six items: a resolution for an ORPT grant for an outdoor classroom at Berzin’s Nature Trail; a $47,809 lighting contract with Byers Industrial Services at 33 West Avenue; a three-year tree trimming contract with SavATree Inc.; a five-year snow removal contract with SMI Site Services (budgeted $30,000 annually); the appointment of Sharon DiNoto to the Planning and Zoning Commission (term ending May 2025); and the purchase of a mobile speed awareness monitor using $14,454.20 in ARPA funds. In executive session, the council also supported adding one part-time assistant administrative position to the police department to meet state mandates.
- Adopted resolution for ORPT grant for outdoor classroom at Berzin’s Nature Trail (5-0)
- Approved $47,809 lighting contract with Byers Industrial Services at 33 West Avenue (5-0)
- Approved three-year tree trimming contract with SavATree Inc. (5-0)
- Approved five-year snow removal contract with SMI Site Services, $30,000 annual budget (5-0)
- Appointed Sharon DiNoto to Planning and Zoning Commission, term ending May 2025 (5-0)
- Approved purchase of mobile speed awareness monitor using $14,454.20 ARPA funds (5-0)
- Supported adding one part-time assistant administrative position to police department (5-0, executive session)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a height variance and special exception for Verizon to build a 185-foot telecommunications tower on Maintenance Road in Bear Trap Dunes, exceeding the 35-foot height limit by 150 feet. The board found the tower met all required criteria, including no substantial detriment to the public good and benefits outweighing detriments. Public comment was mixed, with some residents opposing due to property value and health concerns, while others supported improved cell service.
- Approved height variance for 185-ft antenna support structure (4-0)
- Approved special exception for wireless communications facility (4-0)
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved March 23, 2024 minutes (4-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a concept site plan for a Verizon cell tower at 222-245 Maintenance Rd. The plan was presented for discussion only; no vote was taken. Commissioners heard technical details on fencing, lighting, and structural standards, and a formal preliminary/final site plan hearing will be held in the future.
- Reviewed concept plan for P-349 Verizon cell tower at 222-245 Maintenance Rd (no vote taken)
- Approved agenda (3-0)
- Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (3-0)
Town Meetings
The Town Council voted 5-0 to approve the sale of the water distribution system to Tidewater Utilities, pending PSC and USDA approval. They also unanimously approved restatements of the FY24 operating and capital budgets. A letter from Miken Builders requesting rezoning of a Windmill Drive property was introduced but no vote was taken.
- Approved restatement of FY24 Annual Operating Budget (5-0)
- Approved restatement of FY24-28 Capital Improvement Budget (5-0)
- Approved sale of water distribution system to Tidewater Utilities (5-0)
- Approved hiring of special counsel for Board of Adjustment Verizon Tower application (5-0)
Town Meetings
The Town Council received a presentation from staff and Tidewater Utilities regarding the pending sale of the town's water distribution system. No vote or decision was taken on the sale; the item was informational only. Citizens asked questions about agricultural wells and billing. The meeting was procedural and adjourned without substantive action.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:31pm (3-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a minor subdivision application (P-353) to split one lot into three lots at 9 Oakland Avenue, zoned R-1 Single-Family Residential. Approval was conditioned on addressing engineering comments, including moving non-conforming sheds and providing utility and floodplain information. Public comment raised concerns about sidewalks, drainage, and house sizes.
- Approved minor subdivision P-353 at 9 Oakland Avenue (4-0) with conditions from engineer's review
Town Meetings
The council received a presentation on the proposed sale of the water distribution system, which would net the town about $152,000 and affect 971 properties. Two ordinances were introduced to restate the FY24 operating budget and the FY24-28 capital expenditure budget. All reports were received and filed, and the meeting adjourned without any citizen comments or executive session.
- Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 14, 2024 (5-0)
- Received and filed financial report
- Received and filed public safety report
- Received and filed planning, zoning, and development report
- Received and filed town manager report
- Received and filed public works report
- Received and filed MVFC report
Planning & Zoning
The Commission unanimously approved a minor subdivision application (P-352) to split one lot into two at 23 Holly Lane, subject to conditions in the planning engineer's letter. The applicant agreed to demolish a non-conforming shed. No public comment was received.
- Approved minor subdivision P-352 at 23 Holly Lane, splitting one lot into two (4-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved minutes of April 18, 2024 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:11pm (4-0)
Town Meetings
The Town Council unanimously approved a $324,945.85 contract with A-DEL Construction for Country Estates Drainage Improvements Phase II, and a $15,625 contract with Walker Construction for demolition of 8 Oakwood Avenue. A resolution to open a new bank account at Fulton Bank for employee flexible spending was also approved unanimously. The council entered executive session but took no votes or action.
- Approved $324,945.85 contract to A-DEL Construction for Country Estates Drainage Improvements Phase II (5-0)
- Approved $15,625 contract to Walker Construction for demolition of 8 Oakwood Avenue (5-0)
- Approved resolution to open new bank account at Fulton Bank for employee flexible spending (5-0)
- Approved minutes of April 9, 2024 Regular Meeting (5-0)
- Approved minutes of April 23, 2024 Reorganization Meeting (5-0)
- Entered executive session at 3:44pm, closed at 4:50pm; no votes or action taken
Town Meetings
The Ocean View Town Council held a reorganization meeting, swearing in Council Member Donald Walsh and electing him Mayor Pro-tem. The council unanimously approved the yearly meeting calendar, reappointments to several boards, and a change in insurance broker to Strategic Insurance Partners, saving $38,000. A beer garden event was discussed but no vote was taken.
- Approved Council Member Walsh as Mayor Pro-tem (5-0)
- Approved yearly meeting calendar with September date change (5-0)
- Reappointed John Planchart to Board of Adjustment until May 2027 (5-0)
- Reappointed Mark Nicholson to Planning and Zoning Commission until May 2029 (5-0)
- Reappointed Ed Donnelly, Kitty Rehrig, and Bill Olsen to Board of Assessment until 2025 (5-0)
- Reappointed Caryn Cleveland-Short, Richard Birkmeyer, and Sandra Sheetz to Board of Elections until May 2027 (5-0)
- Approved change of insurance broker to Strategic Insurance Partners (5-0)
Planning & Zoning
The Ocean View Planning & Zoning Commission approved two minor subdivision applications, each splitting one lot into two, with conditions from the town engineer's review. Both votes were unanimous (4-0). No public comments were made on either application.
- Approved minor subdivision P-350 at 32625 Windmill Drive, splitting one R-2 lot into two, with conditions from Mr. Lober's letter (4-0)
- Approved minor subdivision P-351 at 77 West Avenue, splitting one R-1 lot into two, in accordance with Mr. Lober's letter (4-0)
Town Meetings
The Ocean View Town Council voted unanimously to adopt the FY2024 operating budget and the revised capital expenditures budget for FY2025–2029. They also approved an $80,000 grant to the Millville Volunteer Fire Company for a new van and air-packs, authorized $12,585 for duct cleaning at 201 Central Avenue, and adopted the FY25 fee schedule. All votes were 5-0.
- Approved FY2024 annual operating budget (5-0)
- Approved revised capital expenditures budget for FY2025–2029 (5-0)
- Approved $80,000 grant to Millville Volunteer Fire Company for van and air-packs (5-0)
- Approved $12,585 air duct cleaning at 201 Central Avenue (5-0)
- Approved updated fee schedule for FY25 (5-0)
Town Meetings
The Board of Supervisors of Elections certified Don Walsh as reelected for District 4 and voted unanimously to cancel the 2024 town election. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Certified Don Walsh as reelected for District 4 (4-0)
- Cancelled 2024 Town Election (4-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved a variance (V-452) for two proposed lots at 32625 Windmill Drive, reducing the minimum lot depth from 100 feet to approximately 94 feet. The variance was granted because the state's road project took 21 feet of frontage, making the lots non-conforming through no fault of the owners. All other setbacks are met.
- Approved variance V-452 for 32625 Windmill Drive, reducing minimum lot depth from 100 to ~94 feet (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved the minutes from November 16, 2023 (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:17pm (5-0)
Town Meetings
The Ocean View Town Council voted unanimously on several items, including the FY25 annual budget, the FY2025-2029 capital budget, an updated 2024 Reserve Study, and a street paving contract with Jerry's Paving, Inc. They also approved an emergency sole source purchase of transfer switches for the generator and updated the Town Policy Manual's purchasing section. All decisions were made by unanimous 5-0 votes.
- Approved FY25 Annual Budget (5-0)
- Approved FY2025-2029 Capital Budget (5-0)
- Approved updated 2024 Reserve Study (5-0)
- Approved FY24 Street Paving contract with Jerry's Paving, Inc. (5-0)
- Approved Water Service Agreement Amendment #5 for emergency sole source purchase of transfer switches (5-0)
- Approved update to Town Policy Manual Section 25, Purchasing Procedures (5-0)
Town Meetings
The Town Council held a workshop to review the proposed FY2025 budget of $5,870,245, which keeps the tax rate at $0.2378 per $100 assessed value. The budget is balanced for FY2025, but the five-year outlook shows revenue shortfalls from FY2026 through FY2029, indicating a possible future tax increase. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the council decided no additional workshop was needed.
- Adopted the meeting agenda unanimously (3-0)
- Adjourned the meeting at 3:39 p.m. unanimously (3-0)
Town Meetings
The Town Council unanimously approved the appointment of Marie Curran to the Board of Election to fill a vacancy. They also unanimously approved Amendment #5 to the Water Service Agreement with Tidewater Utilities. A vote on the Updated 2024 Reserve Study was deferred to the next meeting. The meeting included several reports and presentations but no other substantive decisions.
- Appointed Marie Curran to the Board of Election (5-0)
- Approved Water Service Agreement Amendment #5 with Tidewater Utilities (5-0)
- Deferred vote on Updated 2024 Reserve Study to next meeting
Planning & Zoning
The Planning & Zoning Commission approved two subdivision applications: a concept plan for a 16-lot single-family subdivision at 107 Central Avenue (P-346) was allowed to proceed to preliminary plan, and two condominium projects (P-347 and P-348) at 129 Central Avenue were approved unanimously 5-0. The commission also approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously.
- Approved concept plan for Howard Property Subdivision (P-346) to proceed to preliminary plan (5-0)
- Approved condominium project P-347 for two units on 129 Central Avenue, Lot 2 (5-0)
- Approved condominium project P-348 for two units on 129 Central Avenue, Lot 3 (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved minutes of November 16, 2023 (5-0)
Town Meetings
The council unanimously approved the FY25 budget direction, including a discount on prompt property tax payments, no reliance on transfer tax, CPI-based wage increases, sick leave buyback, and a new police vehicle. They also approved the 2024 election calendar with a revised voting machine request deadline of February 13, 2024. Additionally, they authorized the town manager to proceed with converting 8 Oakwood Avenue into a parking lot using grant, ORPT, and ARPA funds, and to give away the existing house if possible.
- Approved FY25 budget direction: prompt payment discount, no transfer tax reliance, CPI wage increases, sick leave buyback, new police vehicle (5-0)
- Approved 2024 election calendar with voting machine request deadline changed to February 13, 2024 (5-0)
- Authorized town manager to proceed with parking lot at 8 Oakwood Avenue using grant, ORPT, and ARPA funds, and to give away the house (5-0)