City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 5, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, 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
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 – 4PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

A. Agenda Items for 4:00 PM

I. Contract Negotiations
a. Present Items for Waterfront Negotiations

B. Agenda Items for 5:00 PM

I. Contract Negotiations
a. Asbury Park Center Tax Abatement Agreement (Haushalter)
b. Nassau Capital Advisors, LLC (Raffetto)

II. Litigation
a. Metropolitan Hotel Update (Aaron/Raffetto)
b. Teicher Update (Aaron)
c. Bercovitz & McDonald Settlement

III. Property Acquisition
a. Senior Citizen Facility

IV. Personnel
a. Assistant Animal Control Officer

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Request to permit a Retaining Wall in the City’s right-of-way
1. Brian Grant, City Engineer
2. Michael Winning, Esq. (on behalf of the applicant)

III. Items Presented by Donald Sammet
1. Telecommunication Ordinance
2. CBD Redevelopment Plan Amendment

IV. Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director
1. Apple Harvest Festival
2. Banner for Parking Deck

V. RCA Administrator
1. Hazel Samuels, Community Development Director

VI. Request to permit Active Duty Military Personnel & Disabled Veterans access to beach for free or discount rate

VII. Special Event Applications
Event Name - Description - Location - Date
1. Pentecostal Church - Worship Service - Library Park - 9/01
2. St. George Greek Church - Picnic - James Bradley Park - 9/16
3. Citizens on Patrol - Flea market - Sunset Park - 10/13
4. National Center For Missing Children- Rest stop for ride - Between Grand & Heck Avenues - 9/16

VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Council

IX. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

X. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

XI. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 - 7PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS – as to compliance with “Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,”that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk.

1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 7/18/07.
RM 8/1/07 (DM Bruno absent).

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) Renewal – Special Ruling – 508 Cookman Avenue
(b) Amend Bingo License – Harold Daly Post #1333
(c) Application for Raffle License – Mercy Center

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-Appointments.
(b) Hazel Samuels as RCA Administrator
(c) Tax Collector 6 items
(d) Subordination of Mortgage Block 154, Lot 5.04
(e) Designating Springwood Ave. Redevelopment area
(f) Advertise for RFP for Architectural Firm-Firehouse

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction :
(a) Amend Certain Salaries for Certain Employees
ORDINANCES: Public Hearing – Adv. 8/9 Coaster:
(a) Amend Zoning Ordinance.

City Council Meetings Tonight - Agendas

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tonight, Wednesday, August 1, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, 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
AUGUST 1, 2007 – 4PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

A. Agenda Items for 4:00 PM
I. Contract Negotiations
a. Present Items for Waterfront Negotiations

B. Agenda Items for 5:00 PM
I. Contract Negotiations
a. Steinbach’s Parking Update (Hastie)

II. Litigation
a. Metropolitan Hotel Update
b. Teicher Update (Aaron)
c. Michael Johnson vs. City of Asbury Park (Raffetto)

III. Eminent Domain
a. Asbury Park Board of Education (Aaron)
407 Lake Avenue

IV. Negotiations/Personnel
a. Animal Control Contract with Associated Humane Society


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 1, 2007 – 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Donations for Beach Expenses

III. Items Presented by Brian Grant, City Engineer
1. Local Aide Submission
2. Rest Rooms at Fisherman Lot
3. HDSRF Application for Block 160, Lot 03
4. Temporary Over Head on Ocean Avenue
5. Construction Contract Award for CBD Sewer
6. Street Sign Standard

IV. Items Presented by Donald Sammet, Planning & Redevelopment Director
1. Request for Zoning Ordinance Change for Automobile Related Uses in B2 Zone
2. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Preliminary Investigation
3. Fifth Avenue Pavilion Concept Review

V. Items Presented by Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director
1. Homebuyers Exposition
2. UEZ Board Appointments

VI. Scattered Sites Redevelopment Update, James Famularo, Assistant City Manager

VII. Special Event Applications

Madison Marquette
Lifeguard Tournament
3rd Ave. Beach
8/4

Robert Pugh
Block Party
Summerfield Ave. (Borden & DeWitt)
8/4

Cathedral Intern.
SummerFest 2007
James Bradley Park
8/4

Madison Marquette
Beach Blanket Drive
5th Ave. Beach
8/17

Bethel Christian
Baptism
7th Ave. Beach
8/18

Friends of Clearwater
Clearwater Festival
Sunset Park
8/18 & 19

AP Historical Society
Art Show
Boardwalk (5th Ave & Convention Hall)
8/19

Madison Marquette
AP Bike Tour
Tour finishes at 1st Ave. Pavilion
8/24

Clean Rides
Surf Camp
Surfing Beach
8/24

City Of Asbury Park
Back to School Party
Dead End of Atkins Ave. (City Properties)
8/25

Madison Marquette
Beach Party (lifeguard)
5th Ave. Beach
8/31

Madison Marquette
Labor Day Fireworks
2nd & 3rd Avenue Beaches
9/2

VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Council

IX. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

X. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

XI. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
AUGUST 1, 2007 – 7PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS – As to compliance with “Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,”that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2006, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk.

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1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 7/18/07 (if ready)

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-Appointments.
(b) Advertise for bids for refuse collection.
(c) Authorization to pay bills.
(d) Hazel Samuels as RCA Administrator.
(e) Grant Funds – Hazardous Discharge Sites.
(f) DUI Program.
(g) UEZ – Fire Truck Debit Service.
(h) Items of revenue for 2007 Budget (3).
(i) Dedication by Rider – Mounted Patrol Unit.
(j) Items from Tax Collector (2).
(k) Cool Cities Designation

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction :
(a) Amend Zoning Ordinance.

ORDINANCES: Public Hearing:
(a) Advertised 7/12/07 – The Coaster:
1. Bond Ordinance – 2007 Road Program.
2. Eminent Domain – 1201 Kingsley Street.
(b) Advertised 7/25/07 – AP Press:
1. Amend – Dogs on Beach.

City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 18, 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
JULY 18, 2007 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Litigation
A. Metropolitan Hotel (Scattered Sites Issues)
B. Property Acquisition (STARS Phase I)
C. UEZ Board Appointment Recommendations

II. Contract Negotiations
A. Steinbach Parking Agreement – Mr. Tom Hastie, Legal Counsel
B. Ejection Pump Issue
C. Waterfront Height: BBP Analysis


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
JULY 18, 2007 – 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. UEZ Marquee Sign (Sunset Park) – Mr. Tom Gilmour, Commerce Director

II. Mounted Patrol – Mr. Mark Kinmon, Police Chief

III. Special Event Applications
Trinity Church
Church Service
Library Square Park
8/5/07

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
July 18, 2007 – 7PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS – as to compliance with “Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,”that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk.

PROCLAMATION: Holly Ferris and Pablo Morales

AWARD TO THE CITY: Clean Communities
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1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 6/20/07 (M. Sanders absent) (CM Keady partial).
RM 7/3/07 (Mayor Sanders and Deputy Mayor Bruno – partial).

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-Appointments.
(b) Discharge of Mortgage (5).
(c) Certification of Audit – Group Affidavit.
(d) Resolution of NJEIT Loan (3).
(e) Washington Ave. joint project with Housing Authority.

6. ORDINANCES:
Introduction : None

Decision: From 5/23/07 – Baronet/Fast Lane.

Public Hearing: Adv. 6/28 Coaster
(a) Guaranty of Payment on Capital Equipment.
(b) Eminent Domain – 1604 Webb Street.
(c) Re: Dogs on beach.

7. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) HEARING – Objections to Brick Wall.

Celebrating the Arts in Asbury Park

Friends of Asbury Park,

I just received the following newsletter from ArtsCAP, the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park. Please take advantage of all the great exhibits, shows and events listed here.

I hope this finds you well.

Peace,

James W. Keady, Councilman
City of Asbury Park

ArtsCAP Committee Meetings
Monday, July 23, 7:00 PM
St. Augustine’s Church
Corner of Prospect and Atlantic Ave
Asbury Park, NJ

Whether you currently serve on an ArtsCAP committee or have interest in joining one, please join us and learn about what you can do to make a difference in Asbury Park’s cultural scene!

FINE ART EXHIBITS:

EXHIBIT A
Boardwalk and 5th Ave (732) 988-3077
Presents:
Layer Kake: paintings * photographs * drawings * mixed media
Opens July 14th

Apart Contemporary Fine Art and Framing Gallery
531 Bangs Ave (732) 988-7377
Presents:
Arlene Mollow’s “Ocean Diary”
Opening Night Reception June 23rd, 6-8 pm
Runs through July 21

APEX Gallery
610 Main St., Asbury Park (732) 776-7746
http://www.apexgalleryasburypark.com/
Presents:
Summer Hits! The Jersey Shore and other themes by Gallery Artists
Runs through August 26th

MUSIC, THEATRE, and COMEDY:

Willie Mitchell Collaboration
The Plaza: Boardwalk @ 5th Ave
Free Admission
Saturday, July 14, 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Dan Lawson
Club Deep: Boardwalk between 2nd and 3rd Aves
Free Admission
Sunday, July 15, 2:00 - 5:00 PM

Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA
Paramount Theatre: Corner of Ocean and Sunset Ave
Tickets: (732) 720-9200 or http://www.mlonj.org/
The Metro Lyric Opera Company opens their 49th season at the Paramount with Verdi’s powerful piece about tormented love and passion.
Saturday, July 21, 8 PM

Chicago City Limits Improv
Paramount Theatre: Corner of Ocean and Sunset Ave
Tickets: (732) 897-8810 or visit http://www.asburyevents.com/
The Park Players presents New York's longest-running comedy revue.
Saturday, July 24, 7:30 PM

Bob Egan’s Open Mic Piano Bar
Moonstruck Bar and Restaurant
517 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
(732)-988-0123
Bring your singing voice along and perform with Bob Egan at the swankiest piano bar around!
Sunday, July 22, 7-10 PM

Comedienne Judy Gold
Paramount Theatre: Corner of Ocean and Sunset Ave
Tickets: http://www.roadtripasburypark.com/
Road Trip 6 and Asbury Park Marketing Fund Comedy Night
Present star of stage and screen Judy Gold
Saturday, July 28, 9:30 PM

CONTINUING PROGRAMS:

Summer Jazz Series
The City of Asbury Park is sponsoring a Summer Jazz Series
Every Friday 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Asbury Park Transportation Center
Main & Cookman Avenues.
The Series continues through Labor Day Weekend.
UPCOMING FEATURED ARTISTS :
7/20 Phedomia Jazz Band
7/27 Al Wright Jazz Band
8/3 Greg Gambone
8/10 Melvin McKnight
8/17 Six Shoes
8/24 Clifford Adams
8/31 Bradford Hayes Sax.

Short Film Forum
Sponsored by Black Box
1st Monday of every month
Stephen Crane House
508 4th Avenue, Asbury Park
$5 donation

Joyful Noise Café Jazz Series
Joyful Noise Cafe
Corner of Asbury Avenue and Prospect Avenue
Every Friday at 8:00 p.m.

Hot Sand
1200 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park Boardwalk
Email - Office@HotSandAP.com
http://www.hotsandap.com/
Telephone - (732) 927-5475
Come check out Asbury Boardwalk’s latest addition - a glass blowing studio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean! Stop by or visit their website to sign up for a variety of Glass Blowing classes and exhibitions.

Jersey Shore Writer's Studio
1st Tuesday of each month
7:30 pm
Beginning June 5, 2007
Stephen Crane House
508 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ
The Jersey Shore Writer’s Studio (JSWS) is a comfortable, supportive environment created specifically with the writer in mind. The Studio is open to all theatre artists who would like to collaborate in a creative atmosphere to develop a play, screenplay, short story, memoir, etc and who wish to hear their words read by members of the Studio. The experience of hearing a character come alive is a critical step in the process for the writer. In support of that idea, an important component of the JSWS is the intense collaboration between writer and actor. JSWS is an opportunity to develop new work, fine-tune existing work and provide a creative and nurturing home for the aspiring writer.

For more information and submissions, contact Lou Liberatore at JSWStudio@aol.com or 212 647-1959. Electronic submissions of 10 pages (maximum) of a play or screenplay or 5 pages (maximum) of prose are required for consideration and scheduling of a reading.

Don’t see your program listed here? Please email ArtsCAP with your event and all applicable details at artscap@aol.com.

Tourism and Asbury Park

Friends of Asbury Park:

In the past day or so a number of people have been posting to one of the local listserves here in Asbury Park about tourism and our City. In light of what has been written, and also in light of the new life Madison Marquette has brought to our waterfront, I thought I would repost a portion of “The Keady Report” from January 2006 that speaks to this topic. I offer it to keep alive the current conversation about refocusing our efforts to establish Asbury Park as THE premier tourist destination on the Jersey Shore. As you read, I ask you to take particular note of the statistic about accommodations. Asbury Park will need hotels and guest houses to capture these tourist dollars. A bedroom condo community will not serve this purpose.
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Re-focusing on Tourism
In preparations for the January 27th meeting with Asbury Partners I did some cursory research on tourism in New Jersey. I undertook this research because in my gut I just did not believe the argument that Asbury Partners and our own Redevelopment Attorney, Jim Aaron, were making that “retail redevelopment must always be preceded by significant residential development for it to be successful.” This was one of the defenses for Asbury Partners lack of action on the boardwalk properties. They were basically saying that there needed to be more people living near the boardwalk to make the properties commercially viable. I did not buy it when they first said it and now that I have some numbers to back up my gut feeling, I am quite confident in my position.

The simple fact is that we have one mile of beautiful beaches and that if we create a safe, attractive boardwalk, there will be more than enough tourism to support the investments made to redevelop the Pavilions, Conventional Hall, the Paramount Theater and the Casino Complex.

To support my case, here are some facts from the NJ Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission.

* The economic impact of the Travel and Tourism Industry in New Jersey contributes $30 billion dollars in economic activity each year and creates 416,000 jobs.

* In 2003, 65 million people visited New Jersey and tourism generated $2.9 billion in state and local government revenues.

* Of the dollars spent on tourism in New Jersey, accommodations account for the largest share (37%), followed by food (26%), shopping (16%), transportation (10%) and entertainment (7%).

* Nowhere is the impact of the Travel and Tourism industry more evident than at the JERSEY SHORE. The four counties that make up the Shore (Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean) account for more than 72% or $21.6 billion in annual economic activity.

Could you imagine if Asbury Park were able to garner just 5% of the travel and tourism industry in NJ? That would be an influx of $1,500,000,000 into our local economy. This is why we need to seriously reconsider the focus of our efforts on the oceanfront and maximize our beaches, our brand name and our music history to create a first class tourist destination.
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I look forward to reading your comments and I hope this finds you well.

Peace,

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

Summer Soccer Program Starts Monday!

Friends of Asbury Park:

The Asbury Park Soccer Club will be starting its Summer Soccer Program this Monday, July 9, 2007. This year the club has partnered with UK Elite Inc. to provide a dynamic soccer experience for the kids of Asbury Park.

From personal experience, I can share that the coaches and staff of UK Elite are top rate. I am really excited about them teaching the game of soccer to our kids. This should be the best summer soccer program we have had yet.

The program is open to players of all skill levels, including beginners. It will run for seven weeks and will be held on Monday evenings at the Asbury Park High School Soccer Field. The playing times and respective age groups are as follows: Boys and Girls Ages 5-8 will play from 5:30-6:30pm; Boys and Girls Ages 9-12 will play from 6:30-7:30pm; and Men and Women Ages 18 and up will play from 7-8:30pm.

The registration fee for the program is $10 and participants must be residents in Asbury Park. Registration will be conducted this Monday night prior to the start of the program.

The Asbury Park Soccer Club is also still in need of volunteers to help facilitate the program. No prior soccer experience is necessary. If you are interested in being a volunteer or would like more information about the program, please contact me at 732.502.5196.

Peace,

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

City Council Meetings Tonight

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tonight, Tuesday, July 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
JULY 3, 2007 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations
A. Jewell Marketing (Public Relations/Special Events)

II. Property Acquisition
A. Kingsley View Apartments – 1201 Kingsley Street (Block 178, Lot 1)

III. Litigation
A. McDonald and Bercovicz

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

I. Review of Regular Agenda

II. “Say Go” Review – Mr. Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director

III. Surveillance Cameras (Requested by Councilman Keady) – Mr. Mark Kinmon, Police Chief

IV. Centers of Place Grant and Resolution – Mr. Donald Sammet, Redevelopment and Planning Director

V. Special Event Applications

Citizens on Patrol
Flea Market
Kennedy Park
7/28

AP Children’s Festival
Family Festival/Music
Boardwalk
7/21

Massiva 2007
Prayer Services/Music
Sunset Park
8/11-12

Cathedral International
Water Baptism
3rd Avenue Beach
8/5

St. George Greek Church
Lunch in Park
Bradley Park
9/16

Faith Baptist Tabernacle
Tent Worship Service
Springwood Avenue (Atkins to Union)
7/14

Reading Buddies To Go
Reading Program
Library Park
7/28

AP Kite Festival
Kite Display
2nd – 4th Avenue Beaches
8/4-5

Surfrider Foundation
Surf Clinic
8th Avenue Beach
8/11

Birthday Party
Street Closure
Sewall Avenue (Pine to Comstock)
7/14

V. Matters to be introduced by City Council

VI. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

VII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

VIII. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager

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

SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS – as to compliance with “Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,”that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk.

1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM – 6/20 (Mayor Sanders absent)
RM – 3/21 (DM Bruno absent)

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION

4. BILL RESOLUTION and INSERVCO

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES
(a) Liquor Renewals (to be submitted)
(b) Hearing – Brick Wall (to be adjourned)

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-appointments
(b) Publish Summary of 2006 Audit
(c) Amend Budget – items of revenue (5)
(d) Items from Tax Collector

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction
(a) Road Program – Bond Ordinance

ORDINANCES: Public hearing: Adv. 6/14 - Coaster
(a) Register Beer Kegs
(b) Vending on Boardwalk

ORDINANCES: Decision from 6/20/07
(a) $5.4 Million Bond Ordinance – Odor Control


Councilman James W. Keady
1 Municipal Plaza
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
TEL: 732.502.5196
EM: james.keady@cityofasburypark.com
www.cityofasburypark.com

Should We Make Cuts to the Proposed 2007 Municipal Budget?

Special Meeting!
Municipal Budget Review
Asbury Park City Council Chambers
Friday, June 15, 2007
9am – 4pm

Dear Friends of Asbury Park:

At the May 23, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Asbury Park City Council, the 2007 Municipal Budget was introduced. The proposed 2007 budget is $35.4 million dollars. To generate the revenue needed to cover this budget, it has been proposed that taxes be increased by 5% above the current rate.

When the budget introduction was put to the floor for a vote, I asked the following questions:

What does a 5% tax increase mean for the average homeowner?
Here is an example to answer this question. If someone's home was assessed at $150,000, the 5% increase in their tax bill would amount to roughly $180.

What does this increase represent in real dollar terms in the budget?
There is currently a revenue shortfall of $500,000 for the proposed 2007 budget. It is being proposed that this shortfall be made up by the 5% tax increase.

What cuts (if any) have been made by our respective departments?
The staff was not prepared to answer this question at the May 23rd meeting.

In light of the answers given to my questions, I made the comment that I did not think it was fair for the taxpayers of Asbury Park to be burdened with a 5% tax increase without a complete justification of the increased spending by our City Departments. I then asked my colleagues if they were interested in having each department walk us through their proposed budget. The entire Council agreed this was a good idea and we are having a special public meeting tomorrow to go through this process.

Once we review the budget, we must decide as a community:

Are we willing to pay 5% more in taxes to cover the costs of what is being proposed by our City Departments?

If we are not willing to pay 5% more, is there a way to generate revenue from other sources to cover the increase?

If we are not willing to pay 5% more, and there are no other sources of revenue, what do we want to cut from the proposed budget?

In order to answer these questions, it will be important for as many citizens as possible to be informed about the budget. I know that a 9am meeting on a Friday is not the most convenient, but I hope that people can attend and give their input. I have included the meeting agenda below for your convenience.

Peace,

Councilman Jim Keady

Special Meeting
Municipal Budget Review
Asbury Park City Council Chambers
Friday, June 15, 2007
9am – 4pm

9:00 a.m. Building & Housing
9:30 a.m. Police Department
10:00 a.m. Fire Department
10:30 a.m. Public Maintenance
11:00 a.m. Community Development
11:30 p.m. Social Services
12:00 p.m. UEZ/Commerce
12:30 p.m. Library
1:00 p.m. Engineer
1:30 p.m. Redevelopment
2:00p.m. City Clerk
2:30 p.m. Municipal Court
3:00 p.m. Recreation
3:30 p.m. Finance

Should Asbury Park Use Video Cameras in High Crime Areas?

Dear Friends of Asbury Park:

In response to a letter I received from a constituent this week about the recent vandalism in Library Square Park, I sent a memo to the City Manager and to the Police Chief today requesting the following:

Can the Police Department please prepare a report for an upcoming Workshop Session about placing cameras in known high crime areas (Library Square Park, Bangs and Prospect, Washington Avenue, etc.)?

While I am awaiting a response from the City Manager and Police Chief to this question, I am interested in hearing from as many residents as possible about this issue.

I encourage you to post your thoughts below.

Peace,

Councilman Jim Keady

Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan - Plan Review

Important Meeting!
Springwood Avenue Advisory Committee
Revisions to the Draft Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan
Monday, June 18, 2007
7:00pm
City Hall Council Chambers

Dear Friends of Asbury Park:

"The Springwood Avenue Advisory Committee (SAAC) will present revisions to the draft Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan to the public at a meeting to be held on Monday, June 18, 2007 at 7 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. The revisions reflect comments and recommendations made by the public at sessions held in November through February.

Copies of the plan are available in the following manner:

1. Download a copy of the plan at http://www.blogger.com/www.cityofasburypark.com.
2. You can obtain a copy of the plan on CD available at City Hall, One Municipal Plaza, Department of Planning and Redevelopment.
3. You can obtain a hard copy of the plan (one copy per person) at City Hall, One Municipal Plaza, Department of Planning and Redevelopment.
4. Reference copies are available at the Asbury Park Public Library, 500 First Avenue.

Requests for 10 or more copies may be made in writing to the SAAC, courtesy of the Department of Planning and Redevelopment.

SAAC was formed by the Asbury Park City Council as a result of the community’s response to a redevelopment plan brought forth to the public at two initial community meetings held at St. Stephen’s Church in 2005. Since the SAAC’s inception, the primary principles of the planning process have been to develop the Springwood Avenue corridor as a community-based hub composed of elements that would enhance the quality of life for existing residents and provide for the growth and development of the business community in a mixed-use setting.

For more information, please contact City Planner Donald Sammet at (732) 502-5711.

Below is the tentative agenda for the meeting.

Peace,

Councilman Jim Keady

Springwood Avenue Advisory Committee
AGENDA
June 18, 2007
7:00pm

I. Welcome / Introduction of Members – Councilman Johnson & Councilman Keady

II. The Process
Review of SAAC Process

III. Review of Plan Area
Area of Inclusion

IV. Public Input – Don Sammet, Director of Planning & Redevelopment
A. How It Was Received
B. How It Was Reviewed
C. How It Was Included In Final Document

V. Public Question & Answer Period

VI. Next Steps

VII. Public Question & Answer Period

VIII. Close

Enjoy the Arts in Asbury Park this Summer!

Dear Friends of Asbury Park:

Below is an exciting list of art and music events happening in Asbury Park this summer. You will not find anything like these in any other town on the Jersey Shore. So come out and join the fun !

I want to thank Mark McDonald from ArtsCAP for providing this info.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Peace,

Councilman Jim Keady


Hot Sand Glass Blowing Studio
Grand Opening!
1200 Ocean AvenueAsbury Park Boardwalk
email - mailto:oOffice@HotSandAP.com
telephone - (732) 927-5475
www.hotsandap.com

Fiery Fridays
This is your night to try something glass related. QuickCasts are 10% off all night (or until the oven is full)! From 7-8pm, we'll guide 15yr olds through the experience of blowing their first bubble on the blowpipe - FREE. Give it a try! And at 9pm, we'll have a glass blowing team putting on a show for you!

Sandy Saturdays
Saturday night is our night on the Boardwalk. The Hot Sand Studio will be hopping, with live demonstrations and music. Stop by on your way to dinner, or stroll by afterwards. QuickCasts are 10% off all night (or until the oven is full)! Look for our amazing glass blowers to put on a show at 9pm.
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Bob Egan Open Mic Piano Bar
Sunday, June 10, 7-10 PM
Moonstruck Bar and Restaurant
517 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
732-988-0123

If you haven't been a part of this AMAZING evening of outstanding entertainment - DO! You will simply be amazed!
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EXPOSURE 2....Photo Literacy Project - OPENING!
Opening, Friday, June 15th
APeXgallery, 610 Main St., Asbury Park
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Exhibit runs through June 17th

Bradley Elementary School, 2nd and 4th grade students display their final photographs and books in this the culmination of a 20 week long community based art project between The Arts Coalition of Asbury Park, Bradley Elementary School, and local photographer John Meyerhofer. Now in its sixth year, this exciting project brings together the art of photography with lessons in grammar, vocabulary and writing for our city's youth!
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ApART Gallery
Apart Contemporary Fine Art and Framing Gallery
531 Bangs Ave, 732-988-7377
New Show: Arlene Mollow’s “Ocean Diary”Opening Night Reception
June 23rd, 6-8 pm
Runs June 23-July 21
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Jersey Shore Writer's Studio
1st Tuesday of each month
7:30 pm, beginning June 5, 2007
Stephen Crane House
508 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

The Jersey Shore Writer’s Studio (JSWS) is a comfortable, supportive environment created specifically with the writer in mind. The Studio is open to all theatre artists who would like to collaborate in a creative atmosphere to develop a play, screenplay, short story, memoir, etc and who wish to hear their words read by members of the Studio. The experience of hearing a character come alive is a critical step in the process for the writer. In support of that idea, an important component of the JSWS is the intense collaboration between writer and actor. JSWS is an opportunity to develop new work, fine-tune existing work and provide a creative and nurturing home for the aspiring writer.

For more information and submissions, contact Lou Liberatore at JSWStudio@aol.com or 212 647-1959.

Electronic submissions of 10 pages (maximum) of a play or screenplay or 5 pages (maximum) of prose are required for consideration and scheduling of a reading.
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Short Film ForumSponsored by Black Box
1st Monday of every month
Stephen Crane House, 508 4th Ave., Asbury Park
$5 donation
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Jazz Arts Series Sponsored by Black Box
Second Friday of every month
Joyful Noise Cafe, Asbury Ave.
8:00 p.m.
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Summer Hits! The Jersey Shore and other themes by Gallery Artists
APeXgallery 611 Cookman Ave. Asbury Park
Summer Hits! Opens June 20th
For appointment or gallery hours call 917-776-7746 or visit www.apexgalleryasburypark.com
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Summer Jazz Series
The City of Asbury Park is sponsoring a Summer Jazz Series every Friday
5:00pm - 7:30pm at the Transportation Center located at Main & Cookman Avenues.
The series continues through Labor Day Weekend.
Featured Artists:6/15 Avi Rothbadr- Guitarist; 6/22 Predator; 6/29 Dorian Parreott; 7/6 Blackberry Blues Band; 7/13 Vel Johnson Trio; 7/20 Phedomia Jazz Band; 7/27 Al Wright Jazz Band;8/3 Greg Gambone; 8/10 Melvin McKnight; 8/17 Six Shoes; 8/24 Clifford Adams; 8/31 Bradford Hayes Sax.

Asbury Park City Council Meetings

Dear Constituents:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, 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
APRIL 4, 2007 – 4PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Property Acquisition – Mr. Raffetto
A. 23 Borden Avenue, Block 97, Lot 29

II. Litigation
A. Teicher Update – Mr. Raffetto
B. Block 227 Update – Mr. Raffetto
C. City of Asbury Park vs. Community Medical Center and City of Asbury Park vs. Monmouth Medical Center – Mr. Diaz

III. Contract Negotiations
A. DRA/Progress Report – Mr. Sammet
B. Estoppel and Consent Agreement – Mr. Aaron
C. EIT Application – Mr. Hastie

IV. Personnel
A. Municipal Judge Appointment

V. Potential Litigation
A. 31-33 Jersey Street, Block 59, Lot 25 – Mr. Raffetto

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 4, 2007 – 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda

II. 2007 Beach Bathing Season - Mr. Garrett Giberson, Public Maintenance Director

III. Brownfields Development Area Funds Application for the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Area – Mr. Raffetto, City Attorney

IV. Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director
A. Resolution to Accept Grant Proceeds for the Asbury Park High School to have Asbury Works Implement In-School Job Training Program
B. Resolution to Endorse Bill A30938 and S2491 for the Purpose of Revising Provisions for Collection and Rebate of State Sales Tax by UEZ Businesses

V. Special Event Applications
Name Description Location Date
Jewell Marketing 110th Anniversary Party Convention Hall 4/13
Jewell Marketing Taste of Asbury Convention Hall 4/14
JS Running Club Benefit for Special Olympics Boardwalk 4/21
Center in AP Jersey Shore AIDS Walk Boardwalk 5/20
Big Brothers Volleyball Tournament 4th Avenue Beach 6/10
Jersey Pride NJ 16th Pride Parade Atlantic Square Pk 6/23
Salvation Army Weekly Gospel Service Boardwalk Many

VI. Request from the Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance Recital to Use City’s Date for Convention Hall – June 10, 2007

VII. Matters to be introduced by City Council

VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

IX. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

X. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
April 4, 2007 – 7PM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS – as to compliance with “Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,”that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk.

1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM – 3/7 (Mayor Sanders absent)
RM – 3/21 (DM Bruno absent)

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservo

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-appointments.
(b) Child Abuse Prevention Month.
(c) Insurance Settlement.
(d) Acceptance of grant money -$31,000.
(e) Amend temporary budget.
(f) Discharge of Mortgage (5).
(g) State contract purchases – radio and ammunition.

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction -
(a) Salary – Assistant Animal Control Officer
(b) Handicapped Parking – 21 DeWitt Avenue

ORDINANCES: Public hearing: Adv. 3/15/07 - Coaster:
(a) Street Sweeping
(b) 721 Cookman Avenue – Air Space Easement

Asbury Park City Council Meetings Tomorrow

Dear Constituents:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, 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 NOTES
FEBRUARY 7, 2007 – 4PM

I. Contract Negotiations
A. Senior Citizen’s Center Location – Mr. Nuccio

B. WRA (Waterfront Subcommittee)
1. Dispute Resolution Agreement/Letter of Concern
2. Plan Amendments
3. Madison Marquette

C. Amendment to Eminent Domain Procedures with Asbury Partners – Mr. Aaron

D. City of Asbury Park, Block 222 – Mr. Aaron

E. Fourth Avenue Pavilion Agreement with Metro Homes – Mr. Raffetto

F. Odor Control for Wastewater Treatment Facility – Mr. Hastie

G. Interlocal Agreements with Municipalities: Animal Control, Public Works, Code Enforcement

II. Litigation
A. Teicher Update – Mr. Aaron

B. Makinson vs. City of Asbury Park – Mr. Diaz

III. Acquisition
A. Commissioner’s Report: Asbury Park Board of Education Update – Mr. Aaron


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 7, 2007 – 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda

II. Set Date for Planning Board Joint Meeting Concerning Affordable Housing

III. Request to Hang Mural on Interior Brick Wall at James Howard Transportation
Center

IV. Donald Sammet, Planning and Redevelopment Director
A. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Area Investigation
B. Request for WRA Plan Amendment by Omnipoint Communications

V. Tennant Rights Ordinance – Discussion

VI. Chief of Police Ordinance

VII. Subcommittee on Homelessness Report on Operation Warm Bed

VIII. Construction Fee Increase

IX. Retail Plan Presented by Madison Marquette for Waterfront Area

X. Special Event Applications
1. National Multiple Sclerosis - MS Bike Tour - Various Locations - 5/19/2007
2. Paul Green School of Rock – Scholarship Music Fund – Asbury Lanes – 6/22-24/2007

XI. Matters to be introduced by City Council

XII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

XIII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

XIV. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 7, 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 – Mak on Main – 1506 Main Street to Sri Saraswati, Inc.

VI. Resolutions
A. Appointments/Re-Appointments
B. Budget Transfers
C. Items from Tax Collector (5)
D. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment

VII. Ordinances
A. Introduction – None

B. Public Hearing – Advertised 1/11/07 in the Coaster
1. Easement over air space – 705 Cookman Avenue
2. Easement over air space – 513 Cookman Avenue
3. Easement over right-of-way – 1003 Bond Street

B2. Public Hearing Advertised 1/25/07
1. Sale of Property of 47-53 Ridge Avenue and 1017-1019 Bangs Avenue for Affordable Housing

VII. Decision on Bids: Carried from 1/17/07
A. Fire vehicle repairs

Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan - Public Input Forums

Dear Constituents:

I am writing to inform you that the Public Input Forums for the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan are scheduled for next week. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the plan with the Springwood Avenue Advisory Board.

If you have not yet read the plan, it is available online at:

http://www.cityofasburypark.com/filestorage/74/DRAFT_Springwoodplan111706.pdf

The dates, times and locations of the scheduled public forums are as follows:

Tuesday, Feb 6th
8:30am
Brookdale Asbury Park Higher Education Center

Tuesday, Feb 6th
6:30pm
Asbury Park Village Community Room

Saturday, Feb 10th
10:00am
Asbury Park Transportation Center

It is very important that we have as much citizen participation as possible in the review of this plan. To this end I am requesting that you please set aside some time to read the plan and bring your questions, comments and concerns to one of the scheduled forums. If for some reason you are unable to make any of the forums and you would still like to give your input, please contact me and I will make arrangements for that.

I unfortunately will miss the forum scheduled for February 10th as I leave Thursday morning for weeklong series of lectures in California, Nebraska and Colorado. So, I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the forums on Tuesday.

Peace,

Councilman James W. Keady
City of Asbury Park, NJ

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

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

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

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

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