Wednesday, January 31, 2007

AP Community Collaborative Open House

Dear Constituents,

I am writing to pass along an announcement I received today from the Asbury Park Community Collaborative. The Asbury Park Community Collaborative is inviting all Asbury Park residents to their 2nd Annual Open House. The event is being held at their new home at the Salvation Army Building. The details are below.

Peace,

James W. Keady
Councilman, City of Asbury Park, NJ


WHAT: 2nd Annual AP Community Collaborative Open House

WHEN: Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

TIME: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

WHERE: Salvation Army Building ~ 605 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

This informal “Open House” is for everyone and anyone who is interested in seeing where the Collaborative is now housed. ALL are invited -- Parents, agency reps, clergy, city officials, concerned citizens, etc. please feel free to drop by, find out what we are currently working on and give any input on how we can help. Light refreshments will be served

We do hope to see you on February 7th and welcome your involvement in the Collaborative efforts throughout 2007!

Asbury Park Community Collaborative Mission: “To keep our children safe and to support our families by building strong community partnerships that allow easier access to needed services”

For more information contact:
Jacqueline Gardocki, Director
Asbury Park Community Collaborative
848-333-4661

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Dinner to Honor Mr. Frank Budd

Dear Constituents,

I am writing to invite you to take part in honoring Mr. Frank Budd, arguably, the greatest athlete to ever grace the Asbury Park athletic scene.

Many of you may be aware that on October 30, 2006 the Asbury Park Board of Education passed a resolution naming the Asbury Park High School Track and Field Oval after Mr. Budd. In light of this action, on February 23rd a dinner will be hosted by the Shore Athletic Club at the Jumping Brook Country Club in Neptune, NJ, with proceeds benefiting the Frank Budd Memorial Scholarship and to help erect a monument in Mr. Budd’s honor at the Asbury Park High School Stadium.

For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Mr. Budd’s athletic accomplishments, Frank graduated from Asbury Park High School in 1958. During his time as a Blue Bishop, Frank was a member of the Varsity Basketball Team, was a First Team All-State Football player, and an All-American Track and Field performer.

Frank attended Villanova University on a full athletic scholarship and was a three time NCAA track champion. He participated in the 100 and 200 yard dashes, the 4x100, 4x200 and the mile relay. In 1960, while still a student at Villanova, Frank made the United States Olympic Team and competed in the Olympic Games in Rome, Italy in the 100 yard dash, for which he was a finalist, and as a member of the 4 x 100 relay team.

In 1962 Frank broke the 20-year-old 100 yard dash record of 9.3 seconds by running a new world record of 9.2 seconds. After this feat, Frank Budd was dubbed “The Worlds Fastest Human Alive.”

After Frank’s graduation from Villanova University in 1962, he played professional football for the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and did a stint in the Canadian Professional Football League. Frank has since been selected by the Asbury Park Press as “Athlete of the Century” and was inducted into the Asbury Park High School distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in 2003.

Given all his accomplishments it is clear why we should honor Mr. Budd and hold him up as a role model for our children in Asbury Park. You can participate in honoring him in the following ways. First, you can attend the event on February 23rd. Tickets are $75 each. Second you can purchase an ad in the ad booklet for the event. Prices are as follows:

¼ Page $60
½ Page $90
Full Page $110
Full Page Inside Front Cover $150
Full Page Inside Back Cover $150
Full Page Back Cover $150
Supporters Page Listing $10 individual/$15 couples

There are also corporate ticket packages available.

Blue Package - $750
5 tickets to the dinner
1 Full Page Ad
Company banner displayed at the dinner

Black Package - $425
3 tickets to the dinner
1 Full Page Ad

For more information or to purchase tickets or ads, please contact Mr. John Morton at 732.361.7051.

I am hopeful that you will join us in supporting the effort to honor Mr. Budd and I look forward to seeing you at the dinner.

Peace,


Councilman James W. Keady
City of Asbury Park, NJ

Asbury Park City Council Meetings Tonight

Dear Constituents:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 17, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 5pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public.

I hope this finds you well.

Peace,

James W. Keady, Councilman
City of Asbury Park, NJ

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 17, 2007 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations
A. Madison Marquette January 11th Meeting Update – Mr. Sammet
1. Dispute Resolution Agreement
2. Metro Homes Sales Facility
B. Letter of Concern Update – Mr. Sammet
C. Metropolitan Hotel
D. $30,000 Little League Donation for Field Improvements
E. Odor Control for Wastewater Treatment Facility – Mr. Hastie
F. Potential Interlocal Agreements with Municipalities

II. Litigation
A. Teicher Update – Mr. Aaron
1. Redevelopment Agreement
2. Taxes Issues

III. Acquisition/Land Sales
A. WRA Eminent Domain Updates: Commissioner’s Report – Mr. Aaron
1. Asbury Park Board of Education

B. Transferring Land to Interfaith Neighbors for Affordable Housing Construction – Mr. Raffetto
1. 49-53 Ridge Avenue (Block 94, Lot 5&6)
2. 1017-1019 Bangs Avenue (Block 64, Lot 7)
3. 47 Ridge Avenue (Block 94, Lot 4)

IV. Personnel Matters
A. Police Department

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 17, 2007 – 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda

II. Mr. Sammet, Redevelopment and Planning Director
A. Request for WRA plan amendment by Omnipoint Communications to include telecommunication equipment
B. Recommended Amendment to City Sign Ordinance

IV. Matters to be introduced by City Council

V. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

VI. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

VII. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 17, 2007 – 7PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Public Participation

II. Approval of Minutes

III. Payroll Resolution

IV. Bill Resolution and Inservco

V. Applications and Liquor Licenses
A. Liquor Transfer – Reducing licensed area of Market in the Middle from 508-516 Cookman Avenue to just 516 Cookman Avenue
B. Transfer of RDR pocket license from 513 Bangs Avenue to 508 Cookman Avenue
C. Raffle – Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues (RL: 3-2007)
D. Bingo – Logan Road Minyon (BL: 5-2007)

VI. Resolutions
A. Appointments/Re-Appointments
B. Discharge of Mortgage (2)
C. Items from Tax Collector (3)
D. Budget Transfer

VII. Ordinances
A. Introduction – None

B. Public Hearing – Advertised 1/4/07 in the Coaster
1. Amend STARS Plan
2. Salary – Assessing Aide
3. Eminent Domain: 214-216 Fourth Avenue (Sigford)

C. Decision – Carried from 12/6/06
1. Eminent Domain – Baronet and Fast Lane

VII. Decision on Bids: Carried from 1/3/07
A. Fire vehicle repairs

Friday, January 12, 2007

MLK Events in Asbury Park Area

Dear Constituents,

I am writing to invite you to three events I will be taking part in to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH @ 4PM
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1ST AND GRAND AVENUES
ASBURY PARK, NJ

Associate Pastor Gil Caldwell and First United Methodist Church, First and Grand Avenues, Asbury Park are hosting their Martin Luther King Observance: "THE WORDS of MARTIN LUTHER KING and THE SOUNDS OF MUSIC as played by Vinnie Carrao and friends; Jazz and Gospel. Martin Luther King in his address to the 1964 Berlin Jazz Festival, said "God has wrought many things out of oppression. We have been endowed with the capacity to create - and from this capacity has flowed the songs of sorrow and joy that allowed us to cope...Jazz has been a stepping stone to this." The public is invited to this FREE event.

For more information, please contact Rev. Gil Caldwell at (732) 775-2693.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15TH @ 12PM
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF NEGRO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB - CENTRAL JERSEY CLUB
LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
81 HIGHWAY 35
NEPTUNE, NJ

The Central Jersey Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club will be hosting their Annual Dr. King Community Celebration, featuring comments from local officials and a keynote from Rev. Porter Brown of Asbury Park. The national theme for club’s events is “Remember, Celebrate, Act: A Day On - Not a Day Off.” The local theme is “Stand Up and Speak Out for Justice -Because Freedom Cannot Defend Itself.”

For more information, please contact Janice G. Sweeney at (732) 922-1804.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15TH @ 6PM
SPIRIT OF TRUTH WORLD VISION OUTREACH
WEST SIDE COMMUNITY CENTER
115 DEWITT AVENUE
ASBURY PARK, NJ

Spirit of Truth World Vision Outreach presents the 2nd Annual "Keeping the Dream Alive" Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration to celebrate the life and contributions of Dr. King. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. The event will feature readings, quotations and commentaries of Dr. King, read by a diverse assembly of Ministers, City Officials and Community Activists from Asbury Park. There will also be performances by local singers, poets, dancers, choirs, and rappers. A free hot dinner will be served and there will be a distribution of free canned goods, boxed food, new hats and gloves, and a toy giveaway for children 10 and under.

For more information, please contact Rev. Kevin Nunn at (732) 367-7537.

Peace,

Councilman James W. Keady
City of Asbury Park, NJ

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Battle at the Boardwalk at Convention Hall

Dear Constituents,

Happy New Year! I hope everything is going well for you thus far in 2007. I am writing to encourage you to attend the Battle at the Boardwalk basketball event that will be taking place this weekend at Convention Hall. The full schedule of games can be found at:

http://www.hoopgroup.com/hoopgroup/hg_bob07.php

The event kicks off with our own Asbury Park Blue Bishops Boys team, who are currently undefeated and ranked #5 at the Shore, taking on the Neptune High School Scarlet Fliers, who are currently ranked #2 at the Shore and #20 in NJ.

This is a great opportunity for all of us to get out and support our kids and show our Asbury Park spirit.

Go Bishops!!!

Peace,

Councilman James W. Keady
City of Asbury Park, NJ

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Asbury Park City Council Meetings Tomorrow

Dear Constituents:

Happy New Year!

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, January 3, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 5pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public.

I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend.

I hope this finds you well.

Peace,

James W. Keady, Councilman
City of Asbury Park, NJ

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 3, 2007 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations
A. Madison Marquette Meeting Update
B. Asbury Partners Response to “Letter of Concern” – Mr. Raffetto

II. Litigation
A. Teicher Update – Mr. Aaron

III. Potential Litigation
A. Sex Offender Residency Ordinance – Mr. Raffetto
B. Noise Violations in the CBD – Mr. Raffetto

IV. Acquisitions
A. WRA Eminent Domain Updates: Commissioner’s Report – Mr. Aaron
1. D&M Realty
2. H.D. Dunn Associates
3. Board of Education

B. Sale of Undersized City-owned Properties – Mr. Famularo
1. 703 Bond Street (Block 138, Lot 15)
2. 39 DeWitt Avenue (Block 96, Lot 39)

IV. Personnel Matters
A. Professional Appointments
B. Tax Collector Update
C. Police Department


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 3, 2007 – 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda

II. Mr. Gilmour, Commerce and Cultural Director
A. Resolution for UEZ to purchase four (4) police patrol vehicles

III. Mr. Sammet, Redevelopment and Planning Director
B. Request for WRA plan amendment by Omnipoint Communications to include telecommunication equipment

IV. Matters to be introduced by City Council

V. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

VI. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

VII. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 3, 2007 – 7PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Public Participation

II. Approval of Minutes

III. Payroll Resolution

IV. Bill Resolution and Inservco

V. Applications and Liquor Licenses
A. Social Affair Permit – Vocational School

VI. Resolutions
A. Appointments/Re-Appointments
B. Professional Service Appointments
C. Appoint Tax Collector
D. Extend Temporary Senior Center Lease
E. Items from Tax Collector (4)
F. Designate Banks for 2007
G. Budget Transfers
H. Temporary Budget

VII. Ordinances
A. Introduction
1. Right-of-Way – Robert Legere Homes
2. Right-of-Way – Holy Spirit Church
3. Right-of-Way – 705 Cookman Avenue

B. Public Hearing – Advertised 12/14/06 in the Coaster
1. Eminent Domain – Flamingo Hotel

VII. Decision on Bids: Received 12/27/06
A. Electrical upgrade – Police Dispatch Center
B. Printing services
C. Dumpster and disposal
D. City vehicle repairs
E. Fire vehicle repairs
F. Ambulance billing