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CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE

November 27, 2025


During the “Council Reports” portion of the November 25 City Council meeting, Council President Tighe reminded everyone that several events were planned in Sea Isle City during Thanksgiving Weekend: A Holiday Procession along JFK Boulevard and the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday evening, November 28; and the Chamber of Commerce’s Winter Village on November 28 and 29.

Two ordinances were Introduced with First Reading during the November 25 meeting…

  • Ordinance 1728, which revises the types of plants that are to be planted at new construction sites, based on recommendations from the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission. 
  • Ordinance 1729, which adjusts the installation fees for water service connections and a fee schedule for 6-inch piping. Please Note: This ordinance does not increase fees paid by property owners for general water and sewer service.  

Both Ordinance 1728 and 1729 will have Second Reading (and possible Adoption) during the December 23 City Council meeting. 

Each of the resolutions on the November 25 Consent Agenda was approved, including…

  • Resolution 205, which established the 2026 Holiday Schedule for Sea Isle City’s municipal employees.
  • Resolution 206, which established City Council’s 2026 meeting schedule.
  • Resolution 207, which established a Discretionary Property Tax Grace Period for Federal Employees negatively impacted by the recent government shutdown.
  • Resolution 209, which authorized a Change Order in the amount of $188,554 for several additions to Sea Isle City’s Community Center: An Acoustic Ceiling Tile System for the building’s Main Meeting Room; a Golf Simulator Room; and a “Multi Ball” Room, which will offer an Interactive Game System that includes a large electronic screen and a wide variety of games for people of all ages.
  • Resolution 213, which authorized a contract in the amount of $22,660, with Devine Brothers, of King of Prussia, PA, for one-year of preventive maintenance and service for City Hall’s HVAC System. 
  • Resolution 214, which authorized a National Co-Op Contract in the amount of $71,855.38 with BIS Digital, of Boca Raton, FL, for improvements to the existing Audio-Visual Equipment in City Council Chambers, and the addition of a Live Streaming System that will allow City Council to broadcast meetings to the public. 
  • Resolution 215, which authorized the city to execute a Mediation Agreement that settles Sea Isle City’s Fair Share Housing obligation, ensuring the city is constitutionally compliant and will be protected from developer lawsuits for the next ten years. 

During the “Citizen Comment” portion of the November 25 meeting, a productive discussion took place after a resident suggested that the city form a sub-committee to examine our Fair Share Housing obligations. This topic will be included in Sea Isle City’s Master Plan Re-Examination, which will get underway in 2026. 

The next regular City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 9, at 10:00 AM on the third floor of City Hall – and we hope to see you there!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Best regards from the members of City Council,

Council President Mary Tighe (mtighe@seaislecitynj.us)
Ian Ciseck (iciseck@seaislecitynj.us)
Frank Edwardi (fedwardijr@seaislecitynj.us)   
Michael Jargowsky (mjargowsky@seaislecitynj.us) 
Bill Kehner (wkehner@seaislecitynj.us)