Point Pleasant Beach meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Council Fire Truck Vote, Ferry Rejection Lead Point Pleasant Beach Meeting Roundup

The Point Pleasant Beach Council's July 7 meeting was set to include a vote on a $2,512,434.41 purchase order for a Pierce aerial fire truck from Fire & Safety Services, making it the largest dollar item on the borough's recent meeting agendas. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of that vote and other Council actions is not yet confirmed in the official record.

Council Agenda (July 7) — Awaiting Minutes

The Council's regular meeting agenda listed several items for action, though no minutes are available to confirm what was decided:

• **Aerial fire truck:** Purchase order to Fire & Safety Services for a Pierce aerial fire truck totaling $2,512,434.41.
• **Film permit denial:** Denial of 495 Productions' film permit application for a TV film production at a private residence, scheduled for July 31 through August 31.
• **NJDOT grant application:** Authorization to apply for a state Department of Transportation grant for the St. Louis Avenue/Cooks Lane/Cooks Road improvement project.
• **America 250 parade:** Approval of the America 250 S/E Committee's application for a parade and block party on September 6.
• **Road and water payments:** Approval of payment for the Route 35 Water Main Replacement partial pay certificate 6 totaling $264,124.26, and a Randall Avenue repaving extension.

The agenda also included an executive session for legal matters and discussions on a welcome sign for the state champion baseball team, America 250 funding and logistics, and a parade route.

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee (July 11) — Decided

The committee's minutes record several community updates:

• **Sea Streak Ferry:** The committee noted that Sea Streak Ferry service was voted down by the Council.
• **America 250 parade:** The parade and block party was postponed to September 6.
• **Tug of War with Manasquan:** Canceled and replaced by a Columbus Day weekend event.
• **Fireworks:** The 4th of July fireworks were rescheduled for July 16.
• **Volunteer background checks:** The committee discussed background check recommendations for volunteers.

No formal votes or decisions were recorded by the committee itself.

Historic Preservation Commission (July 8) — Decided

The commission approved previous meeting minutes via a unanimous email vote and tabled the Historical Ordinance Plan until its next meeting. Members reviewed progress on the USCG Station building and discussed future public events, including an open house. No new ordinances were passed.

Shade Tree Commission (July 6) — Agenda Only

The commission was scheduled to discuss a tree ordinance for Manasquan development lots and the replanting of six street trees removed on New Jersey Avenue. Other agenda items included mulch mat deployment at Chicago/Antrim, Lake Louise, Lake of the Lillies, Little Silver parking lot, and Chicago Avenue at the top of Little Silver; a Free Street Tree Fall Interest update; and a BBT Spring Planting by Louise. Minutes are not yet published.

Planning Board (July 13) — Agenda Only

The board was set to consider a resolution extension request (2025-444) from 1402 Ocean Partnership LLC for additional time to perfect a subdivision at 1402 Ocean Avenue. Sign reviews were scheduled for The Market at 505 Richmond Ave, The Grille at 303 Richmond Ave, and Fornellos at 133 Ocean Ave. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Adjustment (July 16) — Agenda Only

The board was scheduled to approve minutes from its April 16 meeting and review Application 2026-19, a use variance request by The White Sands Ocean Front Resort for a multi-use hotel, spa, restaurant/banquet, and private residence at 1201–1205 Ocean Avenue. A public comment period was planned for agenda and non-agenda items. Minutes are not yet published.

Senior Committee (July 14) — Agenda Only

The committee's agenda included approval of June 11 minutes, a treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances with a call for a volunteer treasurer, an August theater event update, and an Eagle Scout project update in Pleasure Park. No major decisions were anticipated.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers seeking confirmed outcomes from the July 7 Council meeting and other agenda-only sessions should watch for published minutes on the borough's official website.

Point Pleasant Beach Roundup: $2.5M Fire Truck Vote, Verizon Antenna Review, and Arnold Avenue Use Change on Recent Agendas

Point Pleasant Beach boards and commissions met six times over the past two weeks, with agendas covering a $2.5 million aerial fire truck purchase, a Verizon Wireless antenna relocation, a proposed change of use on Arnold Avenue, and several procedural items. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes listed below reflect what was on each agenda, not confirmed decisions.

Council: $2.5M Fire Truck, Film Permit Denial, and America 250 Parade

The Borough Council's July 7 agenda included a vote on a purchase order to Fire & Safety Services for a Pierce aerial fire truck totaling $2,512,434.41. The consent agenda also listed denial of a film permit application from 495 Productions for a TV film at a private residence scheduled July 31 through August 31, and authorization to apply for a NJDOT grant for the St. Louis Ave/Cooks Ln/Cooks Road improvement project.

The agenda included approval of the America 250 S/E Committee's application for a Parade and Block Party on September 6, and a payment of $264,124.26 for the Route 35 Water Main Replacement partial pay certificate 6, plus a Randall Ave Repaving extension. Discussion items covered a welcome sign for the state champion baseball team, America 250 funding and logistics, and a parade route. The council was scheduled to hold an executive session for legal matters before the regular meeting.

Planning Board: Verizon Wireless Antenna Relocation to 170-Foot Monopole

The Planning Board held a special meeting June 29 for 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, Lot 7, Block 33. This was the sole agenda item.

Board of Adjustment: Change of Use at 804-808 Arnold Avenue

The Board of Adjustment met July 2 to consider Application 2026-14 for 804-808 Arnold Avenue, Block 91.02, Lot 10. The applicant proposes changing the property from retail use to two tenants: a fitness center of approximately 5,413 square feet on the first floor and basement, and a second tenant with up to 12,312 square feet for permitted uses including retail, recreation, experiential retail, restaurant, department store, or offices on the first and second floors. The item was carried without notice from the June 18 special meeting.

Shade Tree Commission: Tree Ordinance and Replanting

The Shade Tree Commission met July 6 to discuss a tree ordinance for Manasquan development lots and the replanting of six street trees removed on New Jersey Avenue. The agenda also included mulch mat deployment at Chicago/Antrim, Lake Louise, Lake of the Lillies, Little Silver parking lot, and Chicago Avenue at the top of Little Silver, plus a Free Street Tree Fall Interest update and a BBT Spring Planting by Louise. Reports covered Ocean County recommendations, a state grant, and updates from the Planning Board and other committees.

Historic Preservation Commission: Grants and New Member

The Historic Preservation Commission met July 8 to introduce Derick Fischer as a new member. Bill Elwell was scheduled to read the Historical Ordinance Plan. Discussion items included updates on the USGC Station, plans for obtaining grant money for 2026/2027, and verification of the commission's current budget and its use. No formal decisions were anticipated.

Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee: Annual Meeting Planning

The advisory committee met July 11 to discuss planning for its annual meeting, scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Antrim School, 401 Niblick St. The mayor was scheduled to provide an update on town topics. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings were on the agenda.

Coming Up

The Senior Committee meets July 14 to approve June 11 meeting minutes, hear a treasury report on Borough and Endowment Fund balances (with a call for a volunteer treasurer), discuss an August theater event, and receive an update on an Eagle Scout project in Pleasure Park. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions anticipated.