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CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE May 26, 2026
During the May 26 City Council meeting, Ordinance 1739 was introduced with first reading. This is a bond ordinance that funds most of the capital projects that were included in the capital plan adopted by city council this past December. The total bond ordinance amount is $6,935,000. It includes equipment and vehicles for Public Works and Public Safety; road and drainage improvements; funding for the city’s share of the beach replenishment project; construction of bulkheads and ramps; construction at the marina boat dock; and various building and facility improvements. Second reading and public hearing for this ordinance will be held at the June 9 council meeting.
After Ordinance 1739 was Introduced, Ordinance 1738 was adopted following its second reading and public hearing. Ordinance 1738 accepted a donation of land – 2 lots located in the wetlands, west of 36th Street and Cini Avenue.
Each of the resolutions on the May 26 consent agenda were approved, including…
- Resolution 065, which amended the adopted budget to accept grant funds from Cape May County in the amount of $12,500 for two drone shows as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
- Resolution 066, which authorized the city to execute a revocable encroachment agreement with a property located at 59th and Sounds Avenue.
- Resolution 069, which authorized award of a 2-year contract for a coffee and iced coffee concession on the beach for 2026 and 2027. The successful vendor is Beach Brew USA, which will pay the city $21,000 for 2026 and $20,000 for 2027 for the rights to sell their product on the beach.
- Resolution 072, which authorized a contract for vending machines in the Community Center. The city receives 20 percent of the revenue from these machines.
- Resolution 074, which authorized an amendment to the 2026 capital budget (primarily to adjust the plan to include the city’s share of funding for the beach replenishment project, which had been previously included in the 2027 capital budget).
During the “Citizen Comment” portion of the May 26 meeting, several citizens stepped to the microphone to express concerns about the conditions at the Oar House Pub on 42nd Place over the past weekend. Specifically, the concerns were regarding the noise emanating from the establishment and the patrons of the establishment drinking upon the city sidewalks and streets. There were also concerns expressed about the Oar House’s extension of premises license to the adjacent property. There was also discussion among council members regarding utilizing the city’s special counsel for ABC licensing matters relative to this situation. The city solicitor will follow up on this.
The city council will review this situation with the administration and follow up to ensure that the matter is addressed appropriately.
Our next City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 9, at 10:00 AM on the third floor of City Hall – and we hope to see you there!
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)
