City Council Meetings Tomorrow - Agendas

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, May 21, 2008. 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
MAY 21, 2008 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Litigation
a. Teicher Report (Aaron/Sammet)
b. Mendez vs. City of Asbury Park (Raffetto)
c. Asbury Shores (Hastie)

II. Contract Negotiations
a. Madison–Asbury Retail, LLC
b. PBA

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
MAY 21, 2008 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Request for Right-of-Way encroachment at 616 Second Ave. (Block 155, Lot 12)
- Timmy Koukoumis, Aegean Reality

III. Resolution Authorizing Asbury Partners to retain Brilliant Lewis and pay for bills of Brilliant Lewis from redevelopment escrow account

IV. Items Presented by Donald Sammet, Redevelopment and Planning Director
1. Redevelopment Agency Project Review
2. Affordable Housing Subcommittee “Operation Westside” Report

V. Application for Club License Request for Change of Hours for Sale of Alcohol
- Marion Stephens, Lodge #998

VI. CBD Discussion: Potential Amendment

VII. Revision to Drug Frees Zone Map
- Fredrick Raffetto, City Attorney

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
MAY 21, 2008 - 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 5/7/08 (CM Keady was absent). (if ready)

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) Extend premises of Cruisin for Foreplay event.
(b) Catering Permits for Cruisin - Gay Pride Day.
(c) Transfer of Golddiggers license to Gary Mottola, et. als. for portion of First Avenue Pavilion. Pending Police Approval.
(d) Transfer of Howard Johnson’s license from Gary Mottola, et. als. to Tim McLoone (to include portion of boardwalk outside of premises). Pending Police

Approval.
(e) Liquor Renewals for 2008-2009 (Doug Sitar – inactive)

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-appointments
(b) Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month.
(c) Refund billed sewer account – 1400 Asbury Ave.
(d) Interlocal services with Wall Twsp. (communications).
(e) Interlocal services with Wall Twsp. (computers).
(f) UEZ funding camera surveillance - $50K
(g) UEZ marketing program for2008-09 - $150K
(h) Purchase of parking Meters.
(i) Contract with Garden of Joy.
(j) Memorializing satisfaction of demolition lien at
1018 Summerfield Avenue

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction: - NONE.

8. BIDS – RCA Project- 1119 Fifth Avenue.

City Council Meetings Today - Agendas

NOTE: EARLIER START TIMES FOR TODAY’S EXECUTIVE AND WORKSHOP SESSIONS

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting today, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 5pm 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
MAY 7, 2008 – 4PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Litigation
A. Metro Homes (Hastie)
B. Asbury Shores Update (Northgrave)
C. Teicher Report (Aaron)

II. Contract Negotiations
A. Madison–Asbury Retail
B. NorthEnd Boardwalk Repair Issues
C. Kennedy Park (Hastie)

III. Potential Litigation
A. Main Street Redevelopment Plan

IV. Property Acquisition
A. WRA Zone
1. 421 Cookman Avenue (Block 127, Lot 02)
2. 201 1st Avenue (Block 159, Lot 11)
3. 209A 1st Avenue (Block 159, Lot 06)
4. 215 3rd Avenue (Block 175, Lot 08)
5. 219 3rd Avenue (Block 175, Lot 10)


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
MAY 7, 2008 - 5PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Tree Planting for Wesley Lake Grounds - Tom Pivinski, Chairperson, Shade Tree
Commission

III. Presentation of Branding/Marketing Program Proposals (WRA) - Madison
Marquette

IV. Items Presented by Brian Grant, City Engineer
1. Change Order with Lucas Construction Company for Contract modifications associated
with ADA Ramps and Road Improvements
2. Engineering Services for WRA Consultant and Inspections
3. Parking Meters Ordinance (Discussion/Introduction)
4. Ocean Avenue Traffic Design

V. Temporary Parking for Asbury Towers

VI. Traffic Signal (Stop Sign) at Langford Street and 4th Avenue

VII. Items Presented by Mark Kinmon, Police Chief
1. Sidewalk Café Ordinance
2. Increase Pay for Off-Duty Police Officers

VIII. Special Events Applications
Madison Marquette
Antique Show Preview Party
Grand Arcade
05/09

Sulton Production
Asbury Spring Carnival
Atlantic Park
05/7-11

VNA Central Jersey
Community Health Day
Sunset Park at 5th Ave
05/17

The Center A.P.
Annual Aids Walk
Start @ 806 3rd Ave 05/18

Madison Marquette
Memorial Day Fireworks
3rd Ave Beach
05/25

Jersey Pride Bike Event
Bike Registration
Paramount Plaza
05/31

NJ Foreplay
Block Party
2nd/Kingsley Avenues
05/31
American Diabetes
Fundraising Benefit Bike Ride
Start @ 3rd Ave Beach
06/21

Madison Marquette
July 4th Fireworks
3rd Ave Beach
07/04

Madison Marquette
Roadtrip Fireworks
3rd Ave Beach
07/18

IG. Pentecostal
Community Outreach
Main St. (Sunset/5th)
07/26

Madison Marquette
Labor Day Fireworks
3rd Ave Beach
08/30

Starbucks Coffee
Annual Volleyball Tour.
Seawall/Prospect
09/21

J.S. Running Club
Relay Races
Boardwalk – Casino 09/27

IX. Main Street Redevelopment Plan, Donald Sammet, Redevelopment & Planning Director

X. Matters to be introduced by City Council

XI. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

XII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

XIII. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
MAY 7, 2008 - 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 April 2 & 16 2008.

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) Raffle – The Center – 5/16/08 – RL: 15-2008
(b) Catering Permits for Gay Pride Day – 6/1/08:
1. The Den – Somerset, NJ.
2. The Harrison – AP, NJ.
3. Mattison Park – AP, NJ.

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Five (5) items from Tax Collector – transferring overpayment of taxes
(1601 Webb St.); refund tax credit (910 First Ave.); adjust sewer
account (1009 Mattison Ave.); transferring taxes (510 First Ave condo);
refund tax overpayment (b-166, L-22).
(b) Appraisal of property – Interfaith Neighbors – Springwood Avenue.
(c) 933 Bangs Avenue – Certificate of Completion.
(d) Memorializing satisfaction of demolition lien at 1018 Summerfield Ave.
(e) Advertise for bids for revaluation.
(f) Late filing of budget.
(g) Application to finance board – CAP waiver.
(h) Re: 2008 Budget Introduction.

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction:
(a) CAP Ordinance.
(b) Salary – Police Records Clerk, Typing.

ORDINANCES: Public Hearing – Adv. 4/24/08 The Coaster
(a) Zoning – Scattered Sites – Metropolitan Hotel.

City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night - Agendas

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 16, 2008. 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
APRIL 16, 2008 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Litigation
a. Teicher Report (Sammet)
b. Asbury Shores Update (Northgrave)

II. Contract Negotiations
a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement Update
1. Madison–Asbury Retail
2. St. James Urban Redevelopment (Hastie)
b. WRA North End Issues with Asbury Partners

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 16, 2008 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Continuance of 5-Year Abatement for 910 Main Street
- Shu-Ying Lee, Nango Investment & Management

III. Street and Parking Design for Ocean Avenue
- Brain Grant, City Engineer

IV. WRA North End Issues with Asbury Partners

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 PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 16, 2008 - 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. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 2, 2007, but postponed from that date.

PROCLAMATION: Arbor Day
KEY TO CITY: Mexican Ambassador
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1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM April 2, 2008 (if ready).

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) Raffle Mt. Carmel School PTA (RL:12-2008).
(b) Raffle St. Augustine’s (RL:13-2008).
(c) Raffle St. Augustine’s (RL: 14-2008).

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Recycling Tonnage Grant.
(b) Discharge of Mortgage
(c) Void tax sale certificate sold erroneously.
(d) Refund taxes – 915 Fifth Avenue.
(e) Adjust various sewer accounts.
(f) RFP’s for tax maps.

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction:
(a) Amend Scattered sites plan – Metropolitan Hotel.

ORDINANCES: Public Hearing – Adv. 3/27/08 The Coaster
(a) Tax Assessor Office – salary.

Seeking Help with "Endless Summer" Project

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to seek your help with a project that emerged from the recent staff retreat with Knockout, our new Marketing/PR partner. The name of the project is "Endless Summer."

The goal of the Endless Summer project is to create a calendar of 52 weeks of significant entertainment events that will take place in Asbury Park from Memorial Day weekend 2009 through May 25, 2010.

This calendar is to be completed by January 1, 2009.

Our deliverable dates are as follows:

April 18, 2008
Research all existing events in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Atlantic County, and Cape May County.

April 30, 2008
Brainstorm and choose new potential events.

May 1, 2008
Create proposal and conduct outreach to promoters.

July 1, 2008
Develop marketing plan.

August 1, 2008
Secure necessary funding and sponsorships.

November 1, 2008
Submit proposal to City Council for approval.

December 1, 2008
Create plan for public launch of Endless Summer.

For the April 18th deliverable of researching all existing events in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Atlantic County, and Cape May County, I have been tasked with researching events in Atlantic County. I am seeking 1-3 citizens to help me with this research.

If you are interested, please email me at james.keady@cityofasburypark.com or call me at 732.988.7322.

I hope this finds you well and I look forward to hearing from some of you.

Peace,

Jim 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 today, Wednesday, April 2, 2008. 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
APRIL 2, 2008 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Anticipated/Potential Litigation
A. Petillo Matter

II. Litigation
A. Teicher Report (Aaron/Sammet)
B. Asbury Shores (Northgrave)

III. Contract Negotiations
A. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement Update
1. Madison–Asbury Retail
2. St. James Urban Redevelopment (Scotland)
B. Asbury Tower Pilot Agreement

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 2, 2008 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Asbury Park Sustainability Committee: Tom Pivinski, Chairperson

III. items Presented by Mark Kinmon, Police Chief
1. Reverse 911
2. Surveillance Cameras

IV. Recreation Department Review of 2008 Goals and Objectives: James Famularo, Assistant City Manager/Recreation Director

V. Special Events Application:
Fran Scheinberg
Wedding
6th/ 7th Ave Beach
04/13

Isaac Schulman
Wedding
6th Ave Beach
05/25

Road Trip Beach Dance
Daytime Dance
5th Ave Beach
07/19

Road Trip Fireworks
Fireworks
3rd Ave Beach
07/19

Cathedral International
Baptism
4th Ave Beach
08/03

Shore Athletic Club
AP 5k Run
Convention Hall
08/09

VI. Matters to be introduced by City Council

VII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

IX. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
APRIL 2, 2008 - 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. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 2, 2007, but postponed from that date.

PROCLAMATION: April as FAMILY SUCCESS MONTH.
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1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 3/5 and 3/19/08 (CM Johnson abs)

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Apply for Click It or Ticket grant $4k).
(b) Credit sewer meter size charges 300 Cookman-#1.
(c) Terminate sewer billing acnt. – 305 Second Ave.
(d) Authorize sale of obsolete surplus property.
(e) To permit transfer of 5 yr. abatement at 910 Main St.
(f) Temporary budget.

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction:
(a) Amend Scattered sites plan – Metropolitan Hotel
ORDINANCES: Public Hearing – Adv. 3/13/08 The Coaster
(a) Zoning Functions

8. RE: BIDS:
(a) Ambulance – carried from 3/5/08 & 3/19/08:

City Council Meetings Tomorrow - Agendas

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19, 2008. 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
MARCH 19, 2008 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Litigation
a. Teicher Update (Aaron)
b. Robbie vs. City of Asbury Park (Raffetto)

II. Contract Negotiations
a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement Update
1. Madison Marquette (Wesley Grove)
2. Madison–Asbury Retail (Waterfront/Boardwalk)
b. Asbury Tower Pilot Agreement

III. Anticipated/Potential Litigation
a. Kushner Companies/Wesley Grove (Hastie)
b. CentraState Medical Center (Mayers)
c. Taxi Lease at Transportation Center (Raffetto)


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2008 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Special Events Applications:
American Cancer Society
Cancer Awareness
Transportation Center
04/22

Jersey Shore Running Club
Relays ending bdwalk
Convention Hall
04/19

III. Items presented by Brian Grant, City Engineer
1. Resolution to join Cranford police Cooperative to purchase Multi-space Parking Meters
2. Award Professional Services Contract for field surveying services for the 2008 Road Improvement Program

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 PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 19, 2008 - 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. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 2, 2007, but postponed from that date.

1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 2/27 & 3/5/08.

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Discharge of Mortgage (2) – 321 6th & 932 Bangs.
(b) Approve 2008 Work Plan for NPP
(c) Convey Springwood Avenue property to Interfaith Neighbors
(d) Cancel Municipal Lien – 1018 Summerfield Avenue

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction: NONE.
(a) Salary – Tax Assessor Office.
(b) Amend Waterfront plan – Salvation Army site
(c) Amend Scattered sites plan – Metropolitan Hotel

ORDINANCES: Public Hearing – Adv 3/6/08 The Coaster
(a) Establish a Parking Utility

ORDINANCE: Decision from 3/5/08:
(a) Traffic Light at Asbury Ave and Kingsley/Cookman Ave

8.) RE: BIDS:
(a) Ambulance – carried from 3/5/08.

City Council Meetings: Agendas - Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. 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
MARCH 5, 2008 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations
a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement Update
1. Madison Marquette (Wesley Grove)
2. Madison–Asbury Retail (Waterfront/Boardwalk)

II. Anticipated/Potential Litigation
a. Metro Homes Update
b. Kushner Companies/Wesley Grove (Hastie)

III. Litigation
a. Market Street Update (Raffetto)
b. Revised DEP Settlement (Raffetto)

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 5, 2008 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLICIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Continued Review of Madison-Asbury Retail Review of Summer 2008 Plan

III. Planning Board Recommendation: Scattered Sites Plan for Metropolitan Hotel
- Donald Sammet, Planning and Redevelopment Director

IV. Planning Board Review and comment of the Amendment to WRA Plan for Block Block 178, Lots 10-16 (Teicher Organization)
- Donald Sammet, Planning and Redevelopment Director

V. Revitalization of Bradley Park
- David Juran, Asbury Partners

VI. Special Events Application:
1. AP Citizens on Patrol, Flea Market, Sunset Park, 04/26
2. Michele Mandriota, Wedding on Beach, Sixth Ave Beach, 06/21
4. AP Volleyball, Volleyball open 2008, Fifth Ave Beach, 08/2&3

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 PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 5, 2008 - 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. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 2, 2007, but postponed from that date.

1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM February 27, 2008, (to be submitted).

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
a. Renewal - license held by Doug Sitar-Special Ruling.

6. RESOLUTIONS:
a. Beach bathing schedule for 2008.
b. Purchase Turn-Out Gear via State Contract.
c. Purchase two (2) 4x4 trucks via State Contract.
d. Refer Madison Marquette Plans to the Planning Board (to be submitted).

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction - NONE.

ORDINANCES: Public Hearing - Advertised 2/14/2008 in The Coaster
a. Traffic light at Asbury Avenue and Kingsley/Cookman Avenues
b. Traffic light at Cookman Avenue and Heck/Monroe Avenues.
c. Traffic light at Cookman Avenue and Grand Avenue.
d. Re: Zoning Functions

8. BIDS
a. Ambulance - carried from 2/27/2008

City Council Meetings Tomorrow

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 6, 2008. 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 also encourage each of you to get out and vote in the primary election today! For democracy to work for everyone, everyone has to work for democracy. So please exercise your right to vote.

I hope this finds you well.

Peace,

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

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 6, 2008 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations

a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement Update
1. Madison Marquette
2. Madison–Asbury Retail, LLC

b. DEP Penalty - Settlement Options (Giberson)
c. Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Lock Arbour for public maintenance services (Giberson)
d. Health Insurance Coverage
e. Marketing/Public Relations: RFP Final Recommendation (Gilmour)
f. Transfer of Land for Senior Center Facility

II. Potential Litigation
a. Metro Homes Update

III. Anticipated Litigation
a. Kushner Companies/Wesley Lake Grove (Hastie)
b. Market Street Mission (Raffetto)

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
FEBRUARY 6, 2008 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. CBD Streetscape Discussion - Brian Grant, City Engineer

III. Metropolitan Hotel - Donald Sammet, Planning & Redevelopment Director

IV. Special Event Application
1. Seniors Valentine’s Day Dinner
Transportation Center
02/08

2. National Multiple Sclerosis
Bike Tour
Ride Through City
05/17-18

3. Jersey Pride
17th annual Gay Parade
Bradley park
06/01

4. SD Soccer For Kids
Soccer Tournament
First Avenue Beach
09/06

V. Beach Concert Special Event Application Discussion - Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director

VI. Interlocal Services with the County of Monmouth for MOD-IV Tax System - Greg Meyers, Chief Finance Officer

VII. Request from Monmouth County Cotillion, Inc. use of city’s date for Convention Hall

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
FEBRUARY 6, 2008 - 7PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTIONSALUTE 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. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 2, 2007, but postponed from that date.

1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 1/23/08 (Johnson – Keady absent).

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Cancel erroneous sewer account.
(b) 2007 budget transfers.
(c) Temporary budget.
(d) Re-advertise for one (1) modular ambulance.

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction:
(a) Approve traffic signals – Asbury Avenue and Kingsley Street/
Cookman Avenue; Cookman Ave. and Grand Ave.;
Cookman Avenue and Heck St./Monroe Avenue.

ORDINANCE – Public Hearing – Adv. 1/17/08 – The Coaster:
(a) Sale of 703 Bond Street – undersized lot.
(b) Amend STARS Plan.
(c) Amend Administration of Zoning functions.
(d) Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan.

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, January 9, 2008. 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
JANUARY 9, 2008 – 4PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Personnel
a. Annual Professional Appointments
b. Board/Committee Appointments

II. Litigation
a. Teicher

III. Potential Litigation
a. Metro Homes

IV. Contract Negotiations
a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement
1. Madison Marquette
2. Madison–Asbury Retail, LLC

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 9, 2008 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Gang Resistance Education and Training Program request to submit grant application for funding to the U.S. Department of Justice - Mark Kinmon, Police Chief

III. Matters to be introduced by City Council

IV. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

V. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

VI. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager


ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
JANUARY 9, 2008 - 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. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 2, 2007, but postponed from that date.

1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 12/19/07.

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/re-Appointments.
(b) Finance Matters (8).
(c) Items from Tax Collector (12).
(d) Settlement – Life Center Academy - $1,000.00

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction:
(a) Stars.
(b) Department Change – Zoning Officer
(c) Sales of 703 Bond Street.
(d) Springwood Avenue Plan
(e) Lease 205 Bond Street for Asbury Works
(f) Vacation/Dedication – Block 130.
(g) Vacation – Block 208

ORDINANCE – Public Hearing – Adv 12/13/07 coaster:
(a) Eliminate “sunset provision” of ordinance allowing dogs on the beach.

8. DECISION ON BIDS
(a) RCA projects at 406 Second Avenue and 1305 Comstock Street
(b) Various bids received this date (10:00 AM), if ready

City Council Meetings Tomorrow

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, December 19, 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
DECEMBER 19, 2007 – 4PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Agenda Items For 4:00PM
- Only Council Membership in Attendance for this session

I. Personnel
a. Professional Appointments
1. Attorneys: City, Redevelopment, Bond, Conflict Redevelopment, Workers Comp, Tax Appeals, Tax Foreclosure, General Conflict, and Special
2. Auditor
3. Appraisal

b. Departmental Reorganization

Agenda Items For 5:00PM

I. Contract Negotiations
a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement
b. Senior Housing Facility

II. Litigation
a. Teicher (Sammet)
b. Life Center Academy vs. City of Asbury Park (Raffetto)

III. Land Acquisition
a. 23 Borden Avenue (Raffetto) for Affordable Housing Project

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 19, 2007 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Undersized Land Sale Results for 703 Bond Street (Block 138, Lot 15)
- James Famularo, Assistant City Manager

III. Special Event Applications
1. City of Asbury Park
Championship Teams Parade
Starts at Bangs & Dewitt
12/22

IV. Request to use City Date at Convention Hall by Brookdale Community College for speaking presentation to Asbury Park, Long Branch, and Neptune Middle and High School students

V. Request to use City Date at Convention Hall by Hope Academy High School for high school basketball game

VI. Items Presented by Brian Grant, City Engineer
1. Electric Supply for Bradley Park
2. Above Ground Transformer Approvals for Pavilions
3. Revision of Bradley Park Vehicular Turning Movements
4. Meandering Boardwalk (Bocce Courts) Revision
5. Authorization to proceed on Request for Proposals for Parking Meters (Discussion)
6. Notification of upcoming Change Order for 2007 Road Improvement

VII. Laurence Gumina, Asbury Towers/Presbyterian Homes Executive Director
1. Renovation Project submittal to Redevelopment Entity
2. Resolution in Support of Renovation Project Funding Application for Balancing Housing Neighborhood Preservation Program

VIII. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan
- Donald Sammet, Redevelopment & Planning Director

X. Vacation/Dedication in Waterfront Redevelopment Area (WRA)
- Frederick Raffetto, City Attorney

XI. Matters to be introduced by City Council

XII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

XIII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 19, 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 HEARING – Advertised 12/6/07 in The Coaster- Sewer Rates

2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 12/5/07

4. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

5. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

6. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) Bingo Licenses for 2008
Jewish War Veterans Post #125

7. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-Appointments
(b) Annual Notice
(c) Apply for NPTA grant - $125,000
(d) Application supporting NPP-Asbury Towers
(e) 2007 Budget Transfers
(f) Approving Adjustments to Sewer Rate Schedule
(g) Awarding Engineering Contract to LGA

8. ORDINANCES: Introduction: Amend STARS Redevelopment Plan

9. DECISION ON BIDS – Received 12/12/07 – Type III Ambulance, 2 RCA Bids – 1215 ½ Monroe Avenue and 40 Ridge Avenue

City Council Meetings Tonight

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tonight, Wednesday, December 5, 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
DECEMBER 5, 2007 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations
a. WRA Subsequent Developer’s Report
b. Interfaith Neighbors
c. YMCA Building (Mr. Brian Grant)

II. Litigation
a. Metropolitan Hotel

III. Personnel
a. Professional Appointments
1. Attorneys: City, Redevelopment, Bond, Conflict Redevelopment, Workers’ Comp, Tax Appeals, Tax Foreclosure, General Conflict, and Special Auditor
2. Auditor
3. Appraisal
4. Chief Finance Officer

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 5, 2007 - 6PM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Items Presented by Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director
1. Asbury Works Lease and Relocation Funding
2. Lease Project Amendment to Increase Funding

III. Special Event Applications
Madison Marquette
Holiday Fireworks
3rd and 5th Between Beaches
11/30

IV. Asbury Park Sustainability Committee, Tom Pivinski – Member

V. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan Recommendations from the Planning Board, Don Sammet, Redevelopment and Planning Director

VI. Matters to be introduced by City Council

VII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

IX. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 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 10/17/07 (CM Loffredo and DM Bruno absent)
RM 11/7/07 (Mayor Sanders absent)
RM 11/19/07 (CM Loffredo and Mayor Sanders absent)

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) Raffle License – Little League – RL:15-2007
(b) Liquor Transfer – Red Fusion license

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-Appointments (Finance Officer)
(b) Items from the Tax Collector
(c) Increase Municipal Court Change Fund
(d) Senior Center Rental Agreement with Seaview Towers
(e) Retain LGA Engineering, Inc. $25K

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction: None
ORDINANCES: Public Hearing: Adv. 11/21/07 – The Coaster
(a) Increase liquor license fees and eliminate retirement fund fee of
$200.00 per year

8. DECISION ON BIDS – 1511 Park Avenue (RCA Project)

Special Workshop Session Tonight

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Mayor and Council of the City of Asbury Park will hold a Special Workshop Session tonight, Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at 7:00 PM at the Asbury Tower Senior Center, 1701 Ocean Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss community issues. There will not be any official business conducted at this meeting.

I encourage you to attend and I hope this finds you well.

Peace, Councilman Jim Keady

Budget Committee

Friends of Asbury Park:

At the November 7th City Council Meeting, Terry Reidy, the City Manager, announced that he is seeking citizens to serve on a Budget Committee. I was excited to learn of this because in recent weeks, I have been working on a draft plan for a "Committee for Fiscal Responsibility." From his brief explanation of what he has in mind, I believe we are on the same page on this issue. I have included a copy of my draft plan below for your review and have submitted this plan to the City Manager, along with a short list of names of citizens that I feel should serve on this committee.

It is important for each of you to know why this committee is so necessary at this point in Asbury Park's development. Because of the failed policies of the Council majority, most specifically in regards to the Waterfront Redevelopment Plan and the Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement, our city is short $8 million dollars in tax revenue to cover our bills for 2007 and it is projected that we will be short $12.5 million dollars in 2008.

For those of you who are unaware, by this point in the redevelopment of the waterfront, we should have been close to having 1200 new condominium units (300 each year). To date, we have approximately 40. One cannot blame the most recent market shifts for this lack of performance. This is a matter of incompetence on the part of Asbury Partners and an unwillingness to play hard ball on the part of the Council majority.

These are the facts and we must deal with them. What is necessary now is clear leadership and direction to get our fiscal house in order. We must recruit the most qualified citizens to help the city reach the goals and objectives I have outlined below.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email me at james.keady@cityofasburypark.com or email the City Manager at terence.reidy@cityofasburypark.com.

I hope this finds you well.

Peace, Councilman Jim Keady

PROPOSAL BY COUNCILMAN JIM KEADY
COMMITTEE FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
DRAFT: MISSION, GOALS, OBJECTIVES

Mission:

The Committee for Fiscal Responsibility will advise the CFO, City Manager, and City Council to create an efficient, cost effective, and performance-orientated City government.

Goals:

1. To reduce overall spending by 5% for the 2008 fiscal year and 7.5% for fiscal year 2009.
2. To increase revenues by 5% for the 2008 fiscal year and by 7.5% for fiscal year 2009.
3. To establish a five-year strategic plan for the City government.

Objectives:

1. City Council will vote on the creation of this committee and appoint its members by December 31, 2007.

2. All City Departments will submit 2008 mission, goals, objectives and budgets by December 31, 2007 and project for their departments the goals and budgets for each fiscal year from 2009 through 2012.

3. The Committee will meet once a week beginning January 2008.

4. The Committee will review proposed 2008 mission, goals, objectives and budgets and recommend spending cuts and income enhancements for each department by February 15, 2008.

5. The Committee will develop a draft five-year strategic plan for revenues and expenditures in collaboration with the CFO and City Manager by March 15, 2008.

6. The City Council will review, revise and adopt a five-year strategic plan by April 15, 2008.

7. The Committee will meet monthly with the CFO and City Manager to review the implementation of the five-year plan to review its adherence to the department budgets and the income projections, and make recommendations for necessary adjustments.

Committee Membership:

One member from each of the nine voting districts in Asbury Park; two Asbury Park City Council members; two Asbury Park business owners; one member from the NJ Department of Community Affairs, one member from the NJ Treasurer’s Office.

Planning Board to Review Springwood Avenue Plan

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to let you know that the Asbury Park Planning Board will be reviewing the proposed Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan on Monday, October 22nd at 7pm in the City Council chambers. This is yet another opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed plan.

I hope that many of you will attend and give your input.

Peace,

Jim Keady, Councilman
City of Asbury Park, NJ

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, October 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 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
OCTOBER 17, 2007 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations

a. Letter of Concern Update
b. Subsequent Redevelopers Agreement with Madison Asbury Retail, LLC

II. Litigation
a. Teicher Update
b. Michael Johnston vs. the City of Asbury Park

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

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Items Presented by James Famularo, Assistant City Manager
1. Request to use dates for Convention Hall from the Recreation Department in Conjunction with the Hoop Group's "Battle at the Boardwalk."
2. Results of Undersized Land Sale for 703 Bond Street (Block 138, Lot 15)

III. Awarding of Bids for Municipal Complex Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrade Project - Brian Grant, City Engineer

IV. Surveillance Cameras in Public Areas Update - Mark Kinmon, Police Chief

V. Interfaith Neighbors Housing Development Plan for STARS at 120 Borden Avenue (Block 85, Lot 5). Planning Board's Recommendation to Amend STARS Redevelopment Plan for Acquisition - Donald Sammet, Redevelopment and Planning Director

VI. Sunset Park Sign - Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director

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 PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 17, 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 10/03/07 (CM Johnson absent).

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION:

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-Appointments.
(b) Advertise for bids – (chlorine) (sludge removal).
(c) Special event fees.
(d) Items from Tax Collector (6).

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction:

(a) Handicapped Parking – 124 Atkins Avenue.

Special Executive Session on the Waterfront Redevelopment

Friends of Asbury Park:

This Friday the City Council will be holding a special Executive Session meeting to discuss the state of the Waterfront Redevelopment. As I understand it, the goal of this meeting is to develop a collective vision and plan of action for the Waterfront in light of the current state of progress, market conditions, the City budget, etc.

By this point in the Waterfront Redevelopment, the Citizens of Asbury Park were promised at least 1200 new ratables (300 per year over 4 years) and $8,000 in tax revenue per ratable. To date, we have approximately 40 new ratables. This is despite the fact that Asbury Partners had the ability to develop waterfront property in Monmouth County in what was arguably the hottest four years in real estate development in our nation’s history.

This is an important time for your Councilmembers to hear from you. I have outlined below some important facts for you to review with regards to both the City Budget and the Waterfront Redevelopment. I am sure you will see why/how these are related.

I hope this finds you well.

Peace,

Jim Keady, Councilman
City of Asbury Park, NJ

Facts on the City Budget and the Waterfront Redevelopment

On June 20, 2007 the City Council approved a $ 35.5 million budget with a minimal increase in the City tax rate (not including county and school rate increases.) This amount is similar to last years; however, since the 2004 budget the City Council majority has increased spending by just over $8 million.

If the state had not come to the aid of certain City Council members’ pleas for help, our minimal tax bill increase would have been $2,685 per household, on an average assessed home of $150,000.

The City Manager has stated that, “It’s going to be a few years before we can balance a budget with our own revenues.”

Larry Fishman of Asbury Partners has stated that, “I think the city’s going to have to plug that gap ($7.5m) for another year.”

Asbury Park’s deficit was supposed to be eliminated back in 2002 when the city sold all of our waterfront properties and pavilions. Citizens were then told in 2005 that the surplus of $11million from the sale of the Sewer bond would go to “plugging the budget for the next three years.” As proof to support this bond and to gain approval, the City presented a report to the Local Finance Board stating that Asbury Park will have “annual recurring revenue beginning in 2006 to 2008 equaling $4.2 m in phase 1; (and) phase 2 will be on line in 2008-2009 with an additional $4.2m.”

The following is a list of deficiencies on the part of Asbury Partners under the terms of the recent Dispute Resolution Agreement:

A. Convention Hall (Schedule B)

(i) Window Replacement Program. The window replacement program was to be completed in May 2007. Asbury Partners subsequently indicated that this program would be completed by September of 2007. On May 31, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that the condition of the window openings necessitated repair of those openings and that fabrication of the replacement windows would be deferred until the details of the necessary repairs were completed. The Recent Submission indicates that reconstruction of the window openings has begun but there is no definitive completion date.

(ii) Interior Store Replacements. Interior Store Replacements were to be completed in September of 2006. An updated projection by Asbury Partners’ representatives was July 2007. To date, this work has not commenced. On April 19, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that a bid award was expected on April 20, 2007. The Recent Submission indicates that construction will commence in September and be competed in December of 2007. However, the City is still awaiting indication that the SHPO has approved the interior storefront design.

(iii) Arcade Entrance Structure Repair. This work was to be completed by May 2007. Revised projections from Asbury Partners’ representatives were that the work would commence in early April and would be completed in August 2007. On May 31, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that revisions were necessary to existing plans and that a permit modification would be applied for. The Recent Submission indicates that construction will start in mid-September, and be completed in December 2007.

(iv) Exterior Store Fronts and Entry Doors. This work would be completed in April of 2007. To date, this work has not been commenced. On May 4, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that an extension for submitting bids was granted with the new deadline being May 18, 2007. The Recent Submission lacks any definitive timeframe for the completion of the work.

(v) Entire Building Renovation Design. Construction documents were to be complete in September 2007 with renovation work to begin in October 2007. To date, Asbury Partners has not undertaken the schematic design which was scheduled to be complete in January 2007. The Recent Submission does not indicate any definitive timeline for this work.

B. Casino (Schedule C)

1. Arcade

(i) Entire Building Renovation Design. Schedule C indicates that construction documents are to be complete in September 2007 and that renovation is to commence in October 2007. Schematic Design scheduled to occur in January 2007 has not commenced. The Recent Submission indicates that this project has an expected plan date of Spring 2008 but provides no definitive timeframe for the work.

2. Carousel

(i) Construction of the new roof was to be complete in June of 2007. To date, that work has not been completed. In March of 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that the completion date was estimated at August of 2007. The Recent Submission indicates that the expected completion date is October 2007.

(ii) Entire Building Renovation Design. A schedule for work from Schematic Design to Commencement of Construction would be provided by Asbury Partners. The Recent Submission indicates that this project has an expected plan date of Spring 2008 but provides no definitive timeframe for the work.

3. Power Plant (Schedule D)

a. New Roof for Power Plant. Schedule D indicates that construction would be completed in June 2007. An Asbury Partners’ representative estimated that this work would be completed in September 2007. To date this work has not been completed. The City Recent Submission indicates a completion date of October 2007.

(i) Entire Building Renovation Design. Schedule D indicates that construction documents would be completed in September 2007 and that construction would begin in October 2007. To date, Schematic Design that was to commence in January 2007, has not commenced. The City received a progress report on September 14, 2007, which indicates that this project has an expected plan date of Spring 2008 but provides no definitive timeframe for the work.


4. Infrastructure (Schedule E)

a. The infrastructure work on Kingsley Street relating to the stabilized base for all trench work was scheduled to be complete May 31, 2006, has not been completed.

b. Signage Work. Scheduled to completed April 15, 2007, has not been completed.

5. Joint Issues (Schedule F)

a. Asbury Partners has not complied with the City’s timely demand for the funding of escrow payments necessary to pay City personnel, as set forth in Item numbered 7.

b. Asbury Partners has not submitted to the City its annual reports to N.J.S.H.P.O relating to the Convention Hall and Paramount Theater as required by the Historic Preservation Easements since April 7, 2006, in accordance with its obligation under Schedule F of the Dispute Resolution Agreement. The Recent Submission indicates that this work is in progress.

c. Asbury Partners failed to move the Palace Amusement Murals by August 1, 2006 or comply with the recommendations of conservator, Paul Himmelstein. Construction activities have begun at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, subjecting the murals to an increased chance of damage. The Recent Submission indicates that a September 2007 move is planned.

In addition to the above, there also are joint issues that must be addressed by the parties as more specifically set forth in Schedule F of the Dispute Resolution Agreement. For example, the parties must resolve Schedule F Item number four relating to the transfer of Green Acres parcels to the City subject to an agreement regarding approved uses. Further, the City and Asbury Partners must resolve issues relating to Schedule F Items numbered 9 and 10 dealing with the dispute regarding the taxation of Block 227 and the determination of the sale price for Block 222, respectively.

In addition to Asbury Partners’ failure to comply with obligations under the Dispute Resolution Agreement, they have also failed to satisfy the following material obligations under the Redeveloper Agreement.

1. Redeveloper’s failure to construct the beach clubs in accordance with Section 3.13.
2. The failure to complete work in connection with the re-opening of Sixth Avenue in accordance with Section 3.15.
3. The failure to make any “good faith” effort with respect to the integration of the Charms Building into any development by a subsequent developer in accordance with Section 3.16.5,
4. The failure to continue to implement the infrastructure improvement master plan as presented and accepted to the Mayor and Council in 2005.

City Council Meetings Tonight

Friends of Asbury Park:

I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meetingtonight, Wednesday, October 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
OCTOBER 3, 2007 – 5PM
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

I. Contract Negotiations
a. Letter of Concern Discussion
b. Continuation of 5-year Abatement/Exemption Agreement
c. NJ State Parking Deck
d. Asbury Park of Board Education request to temporary stay at 407 Lake Avenue II.

II. Litigation
a. Teicher Update

III. Property Acquisition
a. Senior Citizen Facility Update

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

I. Review of Regular Agenda Items

II. Set Meeting Date to discuss WRA Goals (Letter of Concern)

III. Discharge of Mortgage – 1009 Summerfield Avenue

IV. Items presented by Brian Grant, City Engineer
1. Planning Board’s Recommendations for Central Business District (CBD) Streetscape
2. Awarding of Bids for Municipal Complex Roof Replacement and HVAC Upgrade Project
3. Revision to Waterfront Redevelopment Area (WRA) Infrastructure Master Plan update (Bocce Courts & Meandering Boardwalk)

V. Request for handicapped parking space located at 124 Atkins Avenue from Second Baptist Church - Mark Kinmon, Police Chief

VI. Planning Board’s recommendation to amend stars redevelopment plan for block 85, lot 05, (120 Borden Avenue) as acquisition - Donald Sammet, Redevelopment & Planning Director

VII. Special Event Fees - Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director

VIII. Special Event Applications1. City of Asbury Park
1. 53rd annual Columbus sea landing
5th Ave beach
10/07

2. Red Bull
BMX (bike) Trick competition
Casino
11/04

3. Live Nation
Concert
Bradley Park
11/03&04

4. Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
Prayer Service for troops
5th Ave boardwalk
11/11

IX. Matters to be introduced by City Council

X. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney

XI. Matters to be introduced by City Manager

XII. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager

ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 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 9/19/07 (Mayor Sanders absent).

3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION

4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco

5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES:
(a) Special Ruling – Renewal liquor license J&M

Real Estate Ventures, LLC – pocket license.

6. RESOLUTIONS:
(a) Appointments/Re-Appointments.
(b) Discharge of Mortgage – 1116 Monroe Avenue.
(c) Items from Tax Collector (11).

7. ORDINANCES: Introduction:
(a) Telecommunications – Redevelopment Zone.
ORDINANCE: Public Hearing – Adv. 9/13/07 The Coaster:

(a) Salary – Supervising Account Clerk.

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.