Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold an executive session for legal matters, then a regular meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2.5 million aerial fire truck, denial of a film permit for a TV production renting a private residence, and a grant application for road improvements. Discussions will cover a welcome sign for the state champion baseball team, America 250 funding and logistics, and a parade route.

• Approval of PO to Fire & Safety Services for Pierce aerial fire truck ($2,512,434.41)
• Denial of 495 Productions’ film permit application for TV film at a private residence (July 31-Aug 31)
• Authorization to apply for NJDOT grant for St. Louis Ave/Cooks Ln/Cooks Road improvement project
• Approval of America 250 S/E Committee’s application for Parade & Block Party on Sept 6
• Approval of payment for Route 35 Water Main Replacement partial pay cert 6 ($264,124.26) and Randall Ave Repaving extension

Historic Preservation Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission will meet to introduce a new member, review the Historical Ordinance Plan, receive updates on the USGC Station, consider how to secure grant money for 2026‑2027, and verify the current budget and its use. These items are for discussion rather than formal decisions.

• Introduction of Derick Fischer as a Historic Preservation Commission member
• Reading of the Historical Ordinance Plan by Bill Elwell
• Updates on the USGC Station
• Plans for obtaining grant money for 2026/2027
• Verification of the commission’s current budget and discussion of its use

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

This advisory committee will discuss planning for its annual meeting and receive an update from the mayor. The agenda is procedural, with no votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings.

• Discussion of the Annual Meeting scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, 10AM-12PM at Antrim School, 401 Niblick St.
• Mayor’s update on town topics

Senior Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2026. Items include approving prior minutes, hearing a treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances (with a call for a volunteer treasurer), discussing an August theater event, and receiving an update on an Eagle Scout project in Pleasure Park. No major decisions are anticipated; the agenda is largely procedural and planning-oriented.

• Approval of June 11th meeting minutes
• Treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances – volunteer needed for Treasurer
• August theater event update and discussion
• Eagle Scout project in Pleasure Park update
• Public participants comments

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee

The Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee will hold its Annual Meeting on August 29, 2026, from 10AM to 12PM at Antrim School. The agenda includes speakers covering various town topics. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed beyond the general description.

• Annual Meeting scheduled for August 29, 2026, at Antrim School, 401 Niblick St.
• Speakers covering town topics will be featured.

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 6, 2026. They will discuss new business items including a tree ordinance for Manasquan development lots and the replanting of six removed street trees on New Jersey Avenue. Reports will cover Ocean County recommendations, a state grant, and updates from the Planning Board and other committees.

• Discussion of Manasquan Development Lot Tree Ordinance
• Borough planting of 6 street trees removed on New Jersey Avenue
• Mulch mats deployment at Chicago/Antrim, Lake Louise, Lake of the Lillies, Little Silver parking lot, and Chicago Ave top of Little Silver
• Free Street Tree Fall Interest Update
• BBT Spring Planting by Louise

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting on July 2, 2026, to consider application 2026-14 for 804-808 Arnold Avenue. The applicant proposes changing the property's use from retail to two tenants: a fitness center (5,413 sf on first floor and basement) and a second tenant with up to 12,312 sf for retail, recreation, experiential retail, restaurant, department store, or offices. The item was continued without notice from the June 18, 2026 meeting. The board will decide whether to grant the requested variance or use change.

• Application 2026-14 for 804-808 Arnold Avenue, Block 91.02, Lot 10
• Proposed change of use from retail to fitness center and mixed commercial tenants
• Tenant 1: Fitness center, approximately 5,413 sf on first floor and basement
• Tenant 2: Permitted uses including retail, recreation, restaurant, offices on first and second floors, up to 12,312 sf
• Item carried without notice from June 18, 2026 special meeting

Planning Board

The Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board holds a special meeting to conduct a courtesy review of Application 2026-451 from Verizon Wireless. The proposal involves relocating telecommunication antennas from the existing water tank to a new 170-foot monopole (175 feet with lightning rod) at 416 New York Avenue. Public participation is welcome on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Courtesy review of municipal telecommunications improvements for Verizon Wireless at 416 New York Avenue (Lot 7, Block 33)
• Relocation of antennas from water tank to proposed 170-foot monopole (175 feet with lightning rod)
• Single agenda item for this special meeting

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Green Team Advisory Committee and Environmental Commission will hold a joint meeting on June 25, 2026. Items include review of April 2026 minutes, officer and committee reports, and discussions on the Stormwater MS4 Permit, FEMA Community Rating System, and floodplain issues. The Green Team portion is temporarily on hold during SJ restructuring, but other environmental initiatives will be discussed.

• Discussion of Stormwater MS4 Permit and PPB FEMA Community Rating System
• FEMA Floodplain Discussion with George Loder
• Update on Patchwork for Wildlife program
• Discussion of Water Conservation Initiatives/Plan
• Review of Natural Resource Inventory Update grant availability

Environmental Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission will review and discuss several environmental initiatives at its June 25, 2026 meeting. Key discussions include the Stormwater MS4 Permit, the FEMA Community Rating System, and landscape requirements for plot and subdivision plans. The commission will also consider water conservation initiatives, grant opportunities, and updates on the Natural Resource Inventory and Green Business Recognition Program. The meeting includes public participation and review of prior minutes.

• Discussion of Stormwater MS4 Permit and FEMA Community Rating System
• Plot/Subdivision Plan Landscape requirements (ordinance research)
• Water Conservation Initiatives/Plan
• Natural Resource Inventory Update (grant money available)
• Green Business Recognition Program

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee will review minutes, hear executive reports, and receive updates from subcommittees on summer concerts, skateboarding, pickleball, and other recreational programs. Unfinished business and new business will also be discussed.

• Summer Concert Series update
• Pickleball subcommittee report
• Tug of War Replacement discussion
• Raffle License update
• Winter Wonderland planning update

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider Application 2026-14, which proposes changing the use of 804-808 Arnold Avenue from retail to accommodate two tenants: a fitness center (5,413 sq ft on first floor and basement) and a permitted use (12,312 sq ft on first and second floors) for retail, recreation, experiential retail, restaurant, department store, or offices. The board will also memorialize minutes and resolutions, and accept public comment on agenda or non-agenda items.

• Application 2026-14 – 804-808 Arnold Avenue – change of use to fitness center and multiple commercial uses

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council will hold public hearings on ordinances to amend time-limit parking (Ordinance 2026-17) and retitle/redefine ferry commutation service fees (Ordinance 2026-18). The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $2.5M firetruck contract, a $1.7M school allocation, a $702K water main project payment, and a resolution urging repeal of the gas tax escalator. Additionally, the council will discuss the use of borough funds for America 250 events and appoint a new Chief Financial Officer.

• Ordinance 2026-17: Amend parking time limits (Schedule VI)
• Ordinance 2026-18: Retitle Chapter 6, amend Ferry Commutation Service fees
• Resolution urging NJ Legislature & Governor to repeal gas tax escalator
• Authorization to purchase firetruck for $2,512,434.41
• Appointment of C. McElwee as CFO and approval of Suplee Clooney & Co. consultant services up to $60K plus $20K rate study

Senior Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, discuss treasury and endowment fund balances, plan future meeting dates and locations, and review event plans. No major decisions or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Treasury discussion and review of Borough and Endowment Fund balances
• Future meeting dates and location planning
• Event plan discussion
• Partners and requests review
• Councilman liaison Cortes comments

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss the progress of a maintenance schedule at the USCG Station. This work is being performed prior to the Town's 250th celebration of America.

• Progress discussion of USCG Station maintenance schedule

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes by email on June 15, 2026. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates on membership, a historical ordinance plan, and the USCG Station's renovation and HVAC issues. All items remain open for future action.

• Approved meeting minutes unanimously by email on June 15, 2026

Floodplain Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Floodplain Committee will discuss current FEMA status, review the floodplain brief, hear from Ray on the impact of NJ Real, and consider the new FEMA Flood Map. The meeting is informational with no scheduled votes or public hearings.

• Review current PPB FEMA Status
• Review PPB Flood Plain Brief presented by Maggie
• Presentation on Impact of NJ Real by Ray
• Discussion of new FEMA Flood Map

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two sign variance requests: Opdyke on Route 35 (45 square feet where 40 allowed) and Jaeger Lumber on Arnold Avenue (exceeding allowable square footage and having more than one sign). The board will also review and comment on Ordinance 2026-18, which regulates ferry commutation services. Public participation is welcome on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Sign variance request: Opdyke – Rt. 35 – 45 sf where 40 sf allowed
• Sign variance request: Jaeger Lumber – Arnold Ave – over allowable sf and more than one sign
• Review and comment on Ordinance 2026-18 (Ordinance Regulating Ferry Commutation Services)

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority is meeting to introduce its May 2026–April 2027 budget and approve a series of vouchers totaling $1,094.17. The agenda also includes a chairman’s update on a budget request, comments from the attorney and a councilman, and public participation.

• Introduction of the May 2026 through April 2027 budget
• Vouchers for payment: $175.00 (Raymond D. Bogan, Esq.), $550.57 (Karen L. Mills), $312.00 (Ray Bogan, Esq.), $56.60 (State of NJ), totaling $1,094.17
• Chairman’s update on budget request
• Attorney’s comments and Councilman Dixon’s remarks

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment holds a special meeting to hear Application 2026-02 from The Crecenzo Group, LLC. The applicant seeks a d1 use variance to build a 9-unit townhouse development with two buildings at 308 Channel Drive (Block 167, Lots 4 & 5). Additional variances are requested for setbacks, height, and three stories where only two are permitted. The public may comment during the meeting.

• Application 2026-02: d1 use variance for 9-unit townhouse at 308 Channel Drive
• Requested variances: setbacks, height, and 3 stories (2 permitted)
• Public comment period included

Beautification Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss summer planters and garden maintenance, recap recent volunteer efforts for flower orders and flag assembly, and plan for the 250th Anniversary Town Celebration and Seafood Festival. The meeting requires 15 attending members to conduct business, and items are largely updates and discussion rather than formal decisions.

• Review and approve April 29, 2026 meeting minutes
• Planters/Gardens summer maintenance
• Flower Order recap and volunteer thanks
• 250th Anniversary Town Celebration discussion
• Seafood Festival (Sept. 19) volunteer needs

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission will review the Manasquan Development Lot Tree Ordinance and discuss new recommendations for street and yard trees. It will also receive updates on the BBT program, free street tree initiatives, and mulch mat deployment. Additional reports will be given by officers and liaison representatives, and ongoing community events will be noted.

• Manasquan Development Lot Tree Ordinance
• New recommendations for street and yard trees
• Mulch Mats deployment
• Free Street Tree Update
• BBT Update

Business Improvement District

The Point Pleasant Beach Business Improvement District Board will discuss a lighting proposal and grant application, the cancellation of the spring arts event, and a pending amended INK proposal. They will also receive a financial update and address other business.

• Spring arts event cancelled, discussion on potential new dates
• Discussion on lighting proposal/grant application
• Amended INK proposal not yet received
• Financial update
• Public participation opportunity

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Green Team Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Environmental Commission on May 28, 2026. The agenda includes updates on the 2026 budget proposal, review of April meeting minutes, and discussion of new items such as the Stormwater MS4 permit and FEMA Community Rating System. The committee will also note that an ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Project Grant application was not approved and consider water conservation initiatives and a Green Business Recognition Program.

• Discussion of Stormwater MS4 Permit and FEMA Community Rating System
• ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Project Grant application not approved
• 2026 Budget Proposal submitted and pending
• FEMA Floodplain discussion with George Loder
• Natural Resource Inventory Update (grant money available?)

Environmental Commission

The commission will review the April 2026 meeting minutes and discuss a Sustainability Summit. Members are also scheduled to discuss the Stormwater MS4 Permit, FEMA Community Rating System, and potential grant money for a Natural Resource Inventory update.

• Review/Approval of April 2026 Meeting Minutes
• ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Project Grant application (not approved)
• Stormwater MS4 Permit and PPB FEMA Community Rating System discussion
• Plot/Subdivision Plan Landscape requirements ordinance research
• Green Business Recognition Program

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee will meet to hear reports from subcommittees on summer programming including skateboarding, concert series, pickleball, and several other activities. No votes on ordinances or budget items are scheduled.

• Summer Skateboarding program update
• Summer Concert Series planning
• Update on Tug of War replacement event
• Pickleball subcommittee report
• Raffle license update

The Recreation Committee approved funding for Football Camp supplies and t-shirts, and voted to hold the Fishing Derby on September 20 for $10 per registrant. The committee declined a request for a Saturday fitness event at the Bandshell.

• Approved up to $500 for Football Camp supplies (unanimous)
• Approved up to $1,200 for Football Camp t-shirts (unanimous)
• Approved holding Fishing Derby on 9/20 for $10 per registrant (unanimous)
• Approved up to $500 for Fishing Derby supplies (unanimous)
• Cancelled Bocce and Bags on the Beach events
• Cancelled Manasquan Inlet Tug of War due to lack of response
• Declined request for Saturday fitness event at Bandshell
• Approved short film showing at Bandshell on Friday nights in September

Council

The Point Pleasant Beach Council is holding a special meeting at 6 PM on May 26, 2026, primarily to enter executive session for legal advice regarding a zoning issue. The closed session is authorized under N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(7) for legal issues, litigation, and contract negotiation. No other legislative actions are scheduled; the meeting includes public participation before adjournment.

• Resolution A — Executive session for legal advice on zoning issue, referenced as 'ATOD June 2026'

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment will hear several applications for property variances and modifications. Items include relief for front yard setback and rooftop deck at 209 Baltimore Avenue, a d1 variance for an enclosed cabana at 307 Chicago, and review of previously built structures at 708 Forman and 119 Parkway.

• #2026-17 – Four Shore Builders – 209 Baltimore Avenue – seeking relief for front yard setback and rooftop deck.
• #2026-06 – Mauricio Calero – 307 Chicago – seeking d1 variance for existing fully enclosed structure to be used as a cabana.
• #2026-08 – Joseph Deanni – 708 Forman – review of previously constructed pergola, 2nd shed, and replaced deck.
• #2026-11 – Michael Andrescavage / Aimee Riesenberger – 119 Parkway – seeking to renovate existing garage and storage area.

Council

The Council will meet to adopt an amended 2026 municipal budget and conduct public hearings on several ordinances. Discussion includes various consent resolutions for departmental payments, vendor contracts, and local event applications.

• Adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget as Amended
• Bond Ordinance 2026-15 for $4,602,100 in capital improvements
• Bond Ordinance 2026-16 for a $600,000 jet vac truck acquisition
• Payment of $1,272,793.00 to Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education
• Payment of $320,198.45 for payroll

The Council voted to table a motion to freeze the Community Endowment Fund until a 501c3 attorney provides legal advice. The Mayor and Attorney advised against the vote, noting the fund is a separate nonprofit entity not under the Council's control. The Council later entered executive session to discuss the issue.

• Approved April 21, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 5, 2026 Executive Session minutes (4-1)
• Tabled motion to freeze Community Endowment Fund
• Entered executive session to discuss Community Endowment Fund

Historic Preservation Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission will meet on May 13, 2026, to discuss several operational and planning items. Topics include the status of member Derick Fischer, a historical ordinance plan for the mayor, plaque updates, and the USGC Station's tax-exempt status and clearance for upgrades. The commission will also consider grant funding for 2026/2027 and attendance at the Toms River Historical Roundtable.

• Status of Derick Fischer as a HPC member
• Historical Ordinance Plan for Mayor
• Update on USGC Station: IRS tax-exempt status and clearance for upgrades
• Plans for grant money for 2026/2027
• Toms River Historical Roundtable meeting information and advantages for attendance

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. Members voted unanimously to elect Greg Burns to Emeritus Status. The commission voted Yes to create identification cards for each member.

• Meeting minutes approved unanimously (May 18, 2026)
• Greg Burns elected to Emeritus Status Member (unanimous vote)
• Approved creation of HPC identification cards (vote Yes)

Animal Welfare Committee

This agenda consists entirely of routine procedural items such as sign-in, reading of minutes, treasurer's and fundraising reports, a trailer report, adoptions, and old/new business. No specific decisions, ordinances, or dollar amounts are listed.

• Reading of minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Fundraising report
• Adoptions

Planning Board

This regular meeting of the Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board is largely procedural, with items including approval of April minutes and a discussion about scheduling additional special meeting dates. No applications, ordinances, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Discussion on adding special meeting dates
• Approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Parking Authority

The Point Pleasant Beach Parking Authority will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2026. Agenda items include a Chairman's update on a budget request, attorney's comments, and approval of vouchers for payment totaling $4,518.57. The meeting also covers minutes from April 2, 2025, and allows public participation.

• Chairman's update on budget request
• Voucher 1601 to Raymond D. Bogan, Esq. for $175.00
• Voucher 1602 to Karen L. Mills for $550.57
• Voucher 1603 to Estate Lawn Mgmt for $2,600.00
• Voucher 1604 to T & M Associates for $1,193.00

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment holds a special meeting to hear a single application. Applicant Thomas Devine seeks a D3 conditional use variance and a D5 density variance to build three townhomes at 218 Channel Drive in the MC2 zone.

• Application #2025-35 – Thomas Devine – 218 Channel Drive – Block 166; Lot 1 – seeks D3 conditional use variance and D5 density variance for three townhomes in MC2 zone

Council

The council will hold a public hearing and consider adoption of the 2026 municipal budget. It will introduce five ordinances, including bond ordinances totaling $5,202,100 for capital improvements and a jet vac truck, as well as amendments to smoking prohibitions and e-bike regulations. Consent resolutions include police promotions, opposition to Stay NJ tax relief cuts, and approvals of contracts and payments.

• 2nd reading/public hearing on 2026 municipal budget
• Introduction of bond ordinance 2026-15: $4,602,100 for capital improvements
• Introduction of bond ordinance 2026-16: $600,000 for jet vac truck
• Consent resolution opposing proposed cuts to Stay NJ Property Tax Relief Program
• Police promotions: Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and hiring of new officers

The Point Pleasant Beach Council met on May 5, 2026, but took no substantive votes on legislation or policy. The only formal decisions were approving the April 21 executive session minutes and removing the April 21 council meeting minutes from the agenda. A motion to table three resolutions died for lack of a second. Discussion centered on streetlight repairs, police promotions and staffing, and committee reports.

• Approved April 21, 2026 Executive Session minutes (5-0, Gant absent)
• Removed April 21, 2026 Council Meeting minutes from approval (no vote recorded)
• Motion to table Resolutions 2b, 2c & 2d died for lack of a second

Shade Tree Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Commission will discuss tree pruning and removal in Pleasure Park, planting in Pleasure Park, and potential changes to Ordinance 2024-24. Updates on Arbor Day at Antrim School, the BBT tree inventory, and the Free Street Tree program are also on the agenda. The public may comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Nine trees marked for pruning or removal in Pleasure Park – status update requested
• Discussion on changes to Ordinance 2024-24
• Reintroduction of ordinance to protect trees on knock-down lots and new construction
• Arbor Day at Antrim School report
• Mulch mats deployment discussion

The commission reviewed draft street tree recommendations including a new yard tree section. Members discussed the Free Street Tree program and potential tree replacements at Pleasure Park. The DPW will handle trees marked for pruning and removal.

• Approved April meeting minutes as corrected
• Agreed to promote Free Street Tree program without targeting specific streets
• Planned park walk to identify replacement areas at Pleasure Park

Beautification Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive a treasurer's report. Discussion includes updates on the Harvard Ave. garden, the railroad/horseshoe garden, and upcoming flower deliveries.

• New garden on Harvard Ave.
• Status of railroad/horseshoe garden
• Mid-May flower order delivery
• Garden Tour volunteer sign ups

The committee approved the March 2026 meeting minutes. Members reviewed the current status of the Endowment Fund, which holds $8,400, and discussed upcoming flower deliveries and garden replanting projects.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a special meeting to hear application 2026-15 from 1500 Richmond Ave, LLC (Jenkinson's) seeking to construct a 3-story self-storage facility. The board will also memorialize two previously approved resolutions for single-family dwellings at 141A and 141B Boardwalk, and approve minutes from January 29, 2026.

• Public hearing on application 2026-15 for a 3-story self-storage facility at 1500 Richmond Ave (Block 16, Lots 2-10, 12-14, 19)
• Memorialize resolution 2025-30 – Bulldog Beach LLC – single family dwelling at 141A Boardwalk
• Memorialize resolution 2025-31 – Bulldog Beach LLC – single family structure at 141B Boardwalk
• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2026 meeting

Recreation Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Recreation Committee will hear reports from its chair, subcommittees, and council liaison, consider any unfinished business, and address new business items. The meeting also includes a volunteer of the month recognition.

• Shed/Trailer/Supply subcommittee report
• Wrestling program report
• Egg Hunt planning report
• Skateboarding program report
• Summer Concert Series update

The Recreation Committee approved a slate of summer programs including concerts, skateboarding lessons, and pickleball sessions. The committee also voted unanimously to change the start time of future meetings to 7:00pm.

• Approved Spring Skateboard lessons (4/12-5/24) for $160 per child
• Approved Summer Skateboard lessons (6/28-7/26) for $150 per child
• Approved Yoga Class on 6/3 at bandshell with no registration fee
• Approved Summer Concert Series on 6/9, 6/23, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11 & 8/25
• Approved up to $2500 for signs and banners for concerts
• Approved Pickleball on Mon/Wed (5/18-9/30) and Tues/Thurs (5/19-10/1) for $75 per person
• Approved Football Camp on 6/29-7/1 for $60 per camper
• Approved Ukulele & Guitar lessons on Maryland Ave Beach (7/6-8/10) for $145 per person

Senior Committee

The Point Pleasant Beach Senior Committee will meet to review results from the March 27 senior resident survey. The committee will also discuss event planning, the treasury, and balances of the Borough and Endowment Funds. Public participation is included.

• Review of March 27th senior resident survey results
• Event plan discussion
• Treasury discussion
• Borough and Endowment Fund balances
• Public participation

The Senior Committee voted to request the return of $10,644 in endowment funds previously transferred to the Mayors Wellness account. The committee also voted to officially retire the name 'Golden Gulls' and operate as The Senior Committee. Future events are currently on hold pending the return of these funds.

• Approved unanimous request to return $10,644 from Mayors Wellness to Senior Committee Endowment fund
• Approved June luncheon and August theater outing (unanimous) pending available funds
• Approved retiring the name 'Golden Gulls' to use 'The Senior Committee' (unanimous)

Green Team Advisory Committee

The Green Team Advisory Committee will review minutes from March, hear a presentation from Solitude Lake Management, and discuss ongoing projects including Earth Day preparations and a newly awarded ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Project Grant. The Green Team portion is on temporary hold during SJ restructuring, but the meeting will cover stormwater MS4 permit, FEMA floodplain discussion, and water conservation initiatives.

• Presentation by Solitude Lake Management on lake management
• ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Project Grant application awarded May 15
• Discussion of Stormwater MS4 Permit and FEMA Community Rating System
• Earth Day prep for April 25 at Riverfront Park
• Green Business Recognition Program and Natural Resource Inventory update

The committee approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting. Members received updates on lake management, the Shade Tree Commission's 5-year plan, and an upcoming rain barrel workshop with Save Barnegat Bay.

• Approved 2/26/26 meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The Point Pleasant Beach Environmental Commission will review the March 2026 meeting minutes and receive reports from officers, the Shade Tree Commission, and other committees. It will update the public on Earth Day preparations, a wildlife‑patchwork program, and student liaison support. New business includes discussion of the ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Project grant, the Stormwater MS4 permit and FEMA Community Rating System, microplastic containment measures, and landscape requirements for subdivision plans.

• Review/Approval of March 2026 Meeting Minutes
• ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Project Grant Application (awarded May 15)
• Discussion of Stormwater MS4 Permit and PPB FEMA Community Rating System
• Construction – Containment of Microplastics (example provided)
• Plot/Subdivision Plan Landscape requirements (ordinance research provided)

The commission approved the February 26, 2026 minutes and the micro‑plastic construction dust ordinance on its first reading. The Planning Board approved several sign applications. The Open Space tax rate will be reduced to $0.05 in the next budget, and the Sustainable Jersey program was paused for 2026.

• Approved February 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Microplastic construction dust ordinance approved on first reading
• Sign applications approved by Planning Board
• Open Space tax rate reduced to $0.05 in upcoming budget
• Sustainable Jersey program paused for 2026

Council

The council will hold a budget workshop at 7:00 PM and then a regular meeting. They will discuss an Open Space Tax and consider consent resolutions with payments, appointments, and three ordinances: a cap bank (2nd reading/hearing), a plastic construction dust ban (1st reading), and a smoking prohibition amendment (1st reading).

• Authorization for 2026 Municipal Budget to be read by title
• Payment of $750,905.92 to Underground Utilities for Route 25 Water Main Project
• Payment of $1,272,797 to PPB Board of Education for April allocation
• Payment of $52,313.96 for Council Chamber Audio/Video system
• Approval of 2026 Summer Park Program fees: $450 resident/$700 non-resident per camper, $200/$325 weekly

The council entered an executive session and approved several prior meeting minutes. It unanimously authorized the borough attorney to draft a simple ordinance revising the Open Space tax. It also unanimously authorized drafting changes to the e‑bike ordinance to align with state regulations.

• Approved Resolution A to enter Executive Session (all 6 councilmembers YEA)
• Approved March 17, 2026 Executive Session minutes (Dixon, Gant, Stillufsen, Cortes YEA; Ramos, Byrnes ABSTAIN)
• Approved March 17, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (Dixon, Gant, Stillufsen, Cortes YEA; Ramos, Byrnes ABSTAIN)
• Approved April 7, 2026 Executive Session minutes (Dixon, Byrnes, Ramos, Gant, Cortes YEA; Stillufsen ABSTAIN)
• Approved April 7, 2026 Council Meeting minutes (Dixon, Byrnes, Ramos, Gant, Cortes YEA; Stillufsen ABSTAIN)
• Authorized borough attorney to draft revised Open Space tax ordinance (all 6 councilmembers YEA)
• Authorized borough attorney to draft e‑bike ordinance changes (all 6 councilmembers YEA)

Board of Adjustment

The Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment will adopt resolutions for two previously approved single-family dwellings at 141A and 141B Boardwalk (Bulldog Beach LLC) and hear new applications. New items include a setback relief request for a generator platform at 149 Boardwalk (Wavewatch LLC), a front yard setback and rooftop deck variance at 209 Baltimore Avenue (Four Shore Builders), and a d1 variance for an enclosed cabana at 307 Chicago Avenue (Mauricio Calero). Public comment will be taken on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Memorialize Resolution 2025-30 – Bulldog Beach LLC – 141A Boardwalk – Block 121; Lot 2.09 – single family dwelling
• Memorialize Resolution 2025-31 – Bulldog Beach LLC – 141B Boardwalk – Block 121; Lot 2.10 – single family structure
• Agenda #2026-12 – Wavewatch LLC (Lisa Kent) – 149 Boardwalk – Block 121; Lot 7.01 – generator platform requiring setback relief
• Agenda #2026-17 – Four Shore Builders – 209 Baltimore Avenue – Block 133; Lot 1.01 – front yard setback and rooftop deck relief
• Agenda #2026-06 – Mauricio Calero – 307 Chicago – Block 107; Lot 21 – d1 variance for existing fully enclosed structure used as cabana

Floodplain Committee

The Floodplain Management Committee will meet to review its role, prior practice, and scope of work. The agenda includes discussion of the borough's Floodplain Management Plan, lot coverage and impervious surface concerns, hazard mitigation planning, and identification of mitigation projects. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a working session.

• Discussion of committee role under borough code and prior practice
• Understanding the borough's Floodplain Management Plan
• Lot coverage and impervious coverage concerns
• Hazard mitigation planning consistency
• Mitigation project identification, funding, and planning readiness

Planning Board

The board will memorialize a resolution for Application #2026-449 submitted by PIA Investments, LLC for a mixed‑use development at 501 Arnold Avenue, on tax lots 20 and 1, blocks 94.02/94.01, zoned GC. The proposal includes five retail units on the first floor and twenty‑four apartment units on the second and third floors. The agenda also lists a sign review for Radiant Heating at 234 Hawthorne. Standard items such as roll call and memorializing the March 9, 2026 minutes are also on the agenda.

• Application #2026-449 – mixed‑use building at 501 Arnold Avenue (5 retail units, 24 apartments) – Zone GC
• Sign review – Radiant Heating – 234 Hawthorne
• Memorialize resolution for March 9, 2026 minutes (PR, DV, MR, PC, KM, RM and CB)
• Roll call
• Public participation invited on agenda and non‑agenda items

The board unanimously memorialized the March 9, 2026 minutes with a tree‑replacement correction. It approved application #2026‑449 for a mixed‑use building at 501 Arnold Avenue, comprising retail on the first floor and 24 apartments above. The board also approved a sign for Radiant Heating at 234 Hawthorne. No other actions were taken.

• Memorialized March 9, 2026 minutes (tree correction) – approved
• Approved application #2026‑449 mixed‑use building at 501 Arnold Ave – approved
• Approved sign for Radiant Heating at 234 Hawthorne – approved