On City Council’s agenda today is award of a construction contract to reconstruct 55th Street from Landis Avenue to Roberts Avenue. The street has seen utility and drainage improvement work performed over the past year, and we can now perform final reconstruction of necessary curbs and sidewalks along with complete repaving of the street. Later this fall we’ll be taking bids on reconstruction of 31st and 49th Streets from Landis to Central, along with 75th Street, westward from Central Avenue to the recently completed section of road completed with the new bulkhead construction. Our City Engineer and Public Works Director are in the process of preparing recommendations for other streets to be reconstructed, and we expect to be able to discuss these with council and the public when we hold our capital plan workshop later this year.
Also on today’s agenda is a resolution urging the governor and state legislature to enact regulations for the operation of electric bicycles and scooters. With the current state laws in place regarding e-bikes and scooters, local municipalities are limited in what we can do to regulate their operation, which is why we need the state to act.
This coming weekend is our Fall Family Festival, on Saturday the 13th; and on Sunday the 14th we’ll hold our antique auto show and parade. At this point the weather forecast looks good, so I hope everyone has an opportunity to enjoy this great event.
This Thursday is September 11, and we will hold our Patriot Day ceremony at 9 AM at Veterans Park. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 24-years since that fateful day, and we will gather once again to remember and honor those who lost their lives along with all of the first responders and other brave individuals involved. Patriot Day is a day for remembering, reflecting, and honoring; and a way for us to tell the world we will never forget.
As always, please remember, we are one Sea Isle City, and together we’ll be stronger than ever.
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio
During City Council’s September 9 meeting, each of the resolutions on the Consent Agenda was approved, including…
• Resolution 161, which awarded a contract in the amount of $506,878 to South State, Inc., of Bridgeton, NJ, for the reconstruction of 55th Street (Landis Avenue to Roberts Avenue).
• Resolution 162, which authorized the Submission of a Corrective Action Plan to the New Jersey State Comptroller, confirming that adequate funds are in Sea Isle City’s Lifeguard Pension Trust Fund to fund all expenses for the year.
• Resolution 163, which was written to urge the New Jersey Governor and Legislature to enact regulations governing the operation of Electric Bicycles and Scooters on public streets, sidewalks, bike paths and other public areas, to enhance public safety.
During the “New Business” portion of the September 9 meeting, Councilman Ciseck suggested that City Council meetings should be broadcast to the public via live-stream or some other video format, and a discussion about his suggestion followed. City Council is looking into this idea and will alert the public if any new communication system is put into place.
After Councilman Ciseck spoke, Councilman Jargowsky inquired if an outdoor shower (for rinsing purposes only) could be added to the Beach Patrol Headquarters at 44th Street, where there is currently a rinse-station for feet.
During the “Citizen Comment” portion of the September 9 meeting, six property owners stepped to the microphone to share their thoughts and ask questions, at which time several of them expressed their support for broadcasting the City Council meetings.
While City Council discusses the concept of broadcasting meetings, the public is reminded that there is no need to wait for a City Council meeting to ask questions or express concerns. Comments in the form of emails and phone calls are always welcomed by City Council, the Mayor, and the city’s Administration – and municipal contact information can easily be found on the City’s website, www.seaislecitynj.us. City Council’s email addresses are also included in each of our E-Newsletter messages. Also, for your convenience, meeting agendas are posted in advance of all City Council meetings under the “Government” tab on the home page of www.seaislecitynj.us, where you can also find meeting minutes, after they are approved by City Council during the following meeting.
Please be aware that City Council will host a Capital Plan Public Workshop on Wednesday, November 12, at 1:00 PM on the third floor of City Hall.
The next regular City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 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
Ian Ciseck
Frank Edwardi
Michael Jargowski
William Kehner
