Point Pleasant Beach public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cultural Arts Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting and updated the leadership structure. Members discussed ongoing art classes, the recent sandcastle contest, and planning for upcoming autumn events.
- Appointed Kristi Monticello as Chairperson
- Appointed Barbara Seaman as Treasurer
- Approved August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Council
The Council approved the August 15, 2023 meeting minutes and authorized two curb cut relocations. The meeting primarily consisted of department reports on public safety, building permits, and ongoing infrastructure projects.
- Approved August 15, 2023 Council meeting minutes (3-1, 2 absent)
- Approved curb cut relocation at 152 Chicago Ave.
- Approved curb cut relocation at 411 Yale Ave.
Senior Committee
The committee approved a $150 payment for the use of the Firehouse for an 'Ask the Experts' event. Members coordinated logistics for the Seafood Festival and an October Italian Luncheon. The committee also decided to postpone Bingo events until January.
- Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $150 payment for Firehouse use for September 25th event (unanimous)
- Set Seafood Festival tote bag price at $15 and ornaments at $10
- Allocated $200 each in startup money for Tracey and Robyn for Seafood Festival
- Postponed Bingo events until January
- Tabled Arts and Craft event idea until November meeting
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications for residential properties. One allows for a new air conditioner platform at 607 St. Louis, and another permits the elevation and expansion of a nonconforming home at 50 Inlet Drive.
- Approved application #2023-22 for a/c platform at 607 St. Louis with conditions (7-0)
- Approved application #2023-21 to elevate and expand home at 50 Inlet Drive with conditions (6-0)
- Memorialized minutes of June 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Memorialized minutes of June 15, 2023 (5-0)
- Memorialized approval of application #2023-11 for a/c platform at 9 Niblick Street (5-0)
- Memorialized approval of application #2023-05 for residential home at 72 Inlet
- Memorialized approval of application #2023-18 for single-family home at 411 Yale Avenue (5-0)
Planning Board
The Board recommended an amendment to the development ordinance regarding second floor habitable areas. Two business signs were approved, and one site plan application for restaurant seating was carried to a future meeting.
- Approved sign for Basically Me at 516 Bay Avenue (must be raised to 7 feet)
- Approved sign for Big Fun Toys at 700 Arnold Avenue
- Recommended Ordinance 2023-12 amending Chapter 19 regarding second floor habitable area (7-0)
- Memorialized July 19, 2023 minutes (5-0)
- Memorialized approval of Resolution 2023-16 for Residence at Bay Point (5-0)
- Carried Atlantic Offshore, LLC site plan application #2022-424 to October 4, 2023 (7-0)
Council
The Council approved the minutes from the July 18, 2023 meeting. They tabled requests for curb cuts at 152 Chicago Avenue and 411 Yale Avenue. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved July 18, 2023 Council meeting minutes (4-0)
- Tabled curb cut requests at 152 Chicago Ave. and 411 Yale Ave. (4-0)