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Ventnor City public meetings in 2021

46 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 21, 2021

City Calendar

Ventnor City appoints Joseph Fussner as Chief of Police

The City Commission is meeting to swear in a new Chief of Police and accept the retirement of former Chief Douglas H. Biagi. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring various tax abatements, personnel changes, and city contracts.

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Thu Dec 9, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to vote on bandshell design and road paving

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda featuring several contracts and tax abatement agreements. The body will also discuss a land sale at 4803 Ventnor Ave and a revocable license for 129 N. Newport Ave.

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Wed Dec 8, 2021

City Calendar

Planning Board reviews two single-family home proposals on N Sacramento Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider variance requests for two properties to allow the construction of flood-compliant side-by-side single-family dwellings. The board will also vote on the adoption of minutes and a resolution for R & B Land Development LLC.

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Mon Nov 22, 2021

City Calendar

Ventnor City Planning Board meeting cancelled

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 22, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021.

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Thu Nov 18, 2021

City Calendar

Ventnor City Commission to vote on infrastructure contracts and tax abatements

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda featuring several infrastructure contracts, personnel changes, and tax abatement agreements. The body will also discuss 6601 Winchester Ave.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021

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Planning Board reviews three development applications

The Ventnor City Planning Board will consider variance requests for two residential projects and a subdivision application for a commercial site. The board will also vote on the adoption of previous minutes and a resolution for 6001 Winchester Ave.

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Thu Oct 28, 2021

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Ventnor City to vote on $698,710 concrete gutter and drainage contract

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding development regulations and marriage ceremony fees. The body is also voting on several infrastructure contracts and police hiring authorizations.

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Mon Oct 25, 2021

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Planning Board to review variance requests for two residential and commercial projects

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions for three properties and review two new applications. These applications involve requests for variances regarding setbacks, height, and land use to allow for new construction.

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Thu Oct 14, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to vote on tax abatements and tax sale authorizations

The City Commission is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions via a consent agenda. These items primarily concern tax abatements for specific properties and the administration of tax sales.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021

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Planning Board to review subdivision and variance requests for three properties

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions for three properties and review three new applications. These applications include requests for variances to modify porches, decks, and a proposal for a major subdivision to build four dwellings.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021

City Calendar

Planning Board to review residential and sign variance applications

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions regarding a bulkhead ordinance and a property at 107 S Melbourne Ave. The board will also hear applications for variances related to new construction and signage.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021

City Calendar

Ventnor City Commission to vote on marriage fees and infrastructure contracts

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding marriage and civil union ceremony fees. The body is also reviewing several tax abatement agreements and awarding contracts for sewer and curb ramp work.

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Thu Sep 9, 2021

City Calendar

Ventnor City to vote on bulkhead, seawall, and fence ordinances

The City Commission is holding public hearings and voting on ordinances regarding the construction of bulkheads, seawalls, and fences. The body will also consider resolutions for seasonal parking enforcement and engineering contracts.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board to review residential addition and deck applications

The Planning Board will meet to adopt previous minutes and resolutions. The board will hear two applications for C variances regarding residential construction projects.

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Thu Aug 26, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to consider surveillance system and new bulkhead rules

The City Commission is meeting to introduce ordinances regarding bulkheads, seawalls, and permit fees. The body will also vote on several contracts for emergency pump repairs and a new surveillance system.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021

City Calendar

Planning Board to review deck variance for 5904 Boardwalk

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt previous resolutions and review one property application. The board is considering a request for a C variance regarding a third-floor deck.

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Thu Aug 12, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to vote on road and traffic engineering contracts

The City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects and personnel salary adjustments. The body will also discuss a tax abatement agreement for a property on N Surrey Ave.

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Wed Aug 11, 2021

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Planning Board to review porch extensions and a new two-family dwelling

The Ventnor City Planning Board will vote on resolutions for three properties and hear applications for variances. These applications include requests for porch extensions and the construction of a two-family home.

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Mon Jul 26, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board reviews several residential development applications

The Planning Board will consider multiple applications for variances, site plans, and subdivisions. These include requests for new single-family dwellings, deck construction, and raising an existing duplex.

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Thu Jul 22, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to vote on fishing pier fees and tax abatements

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on updating fishing pier regulations and fees. The body is also considering multiple tax abatement agreements and a contract for storm sewer work.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board meeting cancelled

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2021.

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Thu Jul 8, 2021

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Ventnor City to vote on $6.4 million bond for capital improvements

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a bond ordinance to fund 2021 capital improvements. The body is also considering changes to fishing pier regulation fees and several personnel promotions.

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Wed Jul 7, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 7, 2021

The Planning Board will meet in a hybrid format to consider several development applications and resolutions. Items include requests for variances, certificates of non-conformity, and a minor subdivision.

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Mon Jun 28, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board meeting cancelled

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2021.

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Thu Jun 24, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to adopt 2021 Municipal Budget

The City Commission is meeting to adopt the 2021 Municipal Budget and amend the budget. The body will also hold public hearings on ordinances regarding mercantile and dumpster permit fees.

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Thu Jun 10, 2021

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Ventnor City considers banning cannabis businesses and public smoking

The City Commission is holding public hearings and votes on ordinances to prohibit cannabis businesses and public smoking of cannabis products. The body is also reviewing fee changes for mercantile licenses, dumpsters, and sewer/water utilities.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021

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Planning Board to review cannabis business ordinance and residential variances

The Ventnor City Planning Board will discuss a consistency review of Ordinance 2021-009 regarding cannabis businesses. The board will also consider variance applications for decks, a carport expansion, and a new dwelling.

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Fri Jun 4, 2021

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City Commission to consider a new liquor license resolution

The Ventnor City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution 2021-200. This resolution authorizes the issuance of a liquor license to Ventnor License LLC.

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Thu May 27, 2021

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Ventnor City proposes $6.28 million for 2021 capital improvements

The City Commission is introducing ordinances for capital improvements and sewer/water utility fees. The body is also holding public hearings on construction hours and street obstruction rules, while voting on several tax abatement agreements and liquor license renewals.

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Mon May 24, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board to discuss cannabis business ordinance

The Planning Board will review several land-use applications, including requests for subdivisions and variances for new dwellings. The board will also conduct a consistency review and discussion regarding Ordinance 2021-009 concerning cannabis businesses in the city.

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Thu May 13, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to vote on 2021 budget and cannabis prohibitions

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2021 Municipal Budget. The body is also introducing ordinances to prohibit cannabis businesses and the smoking of cannabis in city-owned public places.

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Wed May 12, 2021

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Planning Board reviews five variance applications for residential construction

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt resolutions for two properties and review five variance applications. These applications involve requests for setbacks and lot coverage to allow for new decks, a new single-family dwelling, and home additions.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board meeting on April 26, 2021

The Planning Board will consider several applications for variance relief and property construction. Items include requests for porch and deck installations as well as a new two-family dwelling.

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Thu Apr 22, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to consider various municipal contracts and resolutions

The Commission will review a consent agenda containing several administrative and operational resolutions. Discussion items include revocable licenses, riparian issues, and sidewalk dining expansions.

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Wed Apr 14, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board discusses several variance requests and subdivision extensions

The Planning Board will meet remotely to consider multiple applications for residential construction and land use. Items include requests for variances regarding setbacks, building coverage, and parking at various locations.

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Thu Mar 25, 2021

City Calendar

Ventnor City to award $62,998 contract for police department TASER equipment

The City Commission is meeting to vote on a consent agenda featuring multiple tax abatement agreements and public works appointments. The body will also consider contracts for police facility design and fishing pier modifications.

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Mon Mar 22, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board to review three variance applications

The Planning Board will meet remotely to adopt resolutions for three properties and review three new applications. Applicants are seeking variance relief for setbacks and building coverage to allow for home expansions and a parking area.

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Thu Mar 11, 2021

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Ventnor considers $6 million bond for utility improvements and property acquisition

The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on a bond ordinance for utility capital improvements and real property acquisition. The body is also considering updates to vehicle and traffic laws and several municipal contracts.

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Wed Mar 10, 2021

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Planning Board to review residential development at 5312 Atlantic Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt resolutions for four properties and review three variance applications. The most significant request involves demolishing a vacant bank to build three residential buildings.

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Thu Feb 25, 2021

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Ventnor City proposes $6.06 million bond for utility improvements

The City Commission is considering a bond ordinance for utility capital improvements and real property acquisition. The body will also hold public hearings on employee salary ranges and the creation of a stormwater management chapter.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board meeting on February 22, 2021

The Planning Board will meet remotely via video and audio to conduct business. The agenda includes the adoption of previous minutes and several applications for variance relief.

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Thu Feb 11, 2021

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Ventnor City considers budget limit increase and technology upgrades

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The body is also considering new stormwater management rules and several infrastructure and technology contracts.

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Wed Feb 10, 2021

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Planning Board to review tattoo studio use and pool construction variance

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt resolutions and review two applications. The board will determine if a tattoo studio is permitted at 5301 Atlantic Ave and consider variance requests for a pool and cabana house at 129 N Surrey Ave.

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Thu Jan 28, 2021

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Ventnor City Commission to discuss budget limits and tax abatements

The City Commission is meeting to introduce an ordinance regarding municipal budget appropriation limits and a cap bank. The body will also consider a Green Advisory Committee ordinance and several tax abatement agreements.

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Thu Jan 14, 2021

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Ventnor Commission to consider sale of public land near 111 S. Pittsburgh Avenue

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the sale of public land contiguous to 111 S. Pittsburgh Avenue. The body is also considering a collective bargaining agreement for public works employees and a wide range of professional service contracts for 2021.

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Wed Jan 13, 2021

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Ventnor City Planning Board to review four variance applications

The Planning Board will meet via remote access to conduct its annual re-organization and adopt four resolutions. The board will also hear applications for variances related to residential construction and property modifications.

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