Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Council Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2021
In–person only in Borough Hall Council Chambers, 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach.
Live streamed via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCflODKbSFakXUEKiyxSYdUA/live
Mayor Kanitra called the regular meeting to order at 7:31PM. Present were Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Santanello and Migut. Councilwoman Byrnes was absent. The Municipal Clerk read the notice indicating compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: “Adequate notice of the time and place of this meeting was given under the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act and was posted and sent to the officially designated newspapers in compliance with the law.”
FLAG SALUTE, INVOCATION
Motion by Councilman Santanello to approve the June 1, 2021 Council meeting minutes was seconded by Councilman Cortes and carried by roll call vote.
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Santanello, Migut….YEA
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Kanitra presented a proclamation in recognition of Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
DISCUSSION (NOT ON AGENDA): Randall Ave. Kayak Ramp:
Motion by Councilman Cortes to deviate from the agenda, to allow public comment on the kayak ramp, was seconded by Councilman Santanello and carried by consent of Council. Mayor Kanitra: invited Council input first.
Councilman Vitale: is award of everything going on, has read the emails – asked what changed since decision was made years ago.
Councilwoman Testa: decisions are made for the benefit of the town – wants to hear what people have to say – ramp was approved and purchased, permits submitted – if it turns out that town doesn’t want it, will lose at least $30K – suggested trying it – can be removed if it doesn’t work out.
Mayor Kanitra: tries to listen and express the will of the residents – this originated with the Open Space Committee years back – Lake Louis Homeowners Assoc. was opposed to Boston location and suggested Randall – was voted on, were articles in the Ocean Star, notice was given, taxpayer dollars were spent accordingly – when CAFRA permits were filed, a notice went out – obviously, parking is a premium – doesn’t want to create undue bourdon – believes problems expressed in emails are exaggerated, in terms of number of potential users, trash and traffic – if it is a disaster, will rip it out – heard rumors that he is trying to help a paddleboard rental business – not true – he found the interested business owner a place on Broadway – this was done publicly, not pushed through in the middle of the night – suggested trying it.
Councilman Cortes: sat in on a meeting and walked down to the location, which was fine – is open to concerns and has read all the emails, but asked what changed between that meeting and now.
Councilman Migut: probably voted on this – recalled that it started on Boston, was then proposed at Harvard and landed at Randall – glad Engineer Savacool is here – asked him if the Borough has the equipment (Engineer Savacool: no) asked if the County could use it at the park next to Spike’s (Engineer Savacool: doesn’t think so – this is floating platform) sat on the Planning Board for 19 years – is never too late to hear an objector – has an open mind (Councilwoman Testa: asked if there is another potential location; Mayor Kanitra: wondered if people would protest that location as well).
Councilman Santanello: invited all to take their anger out on him – asked how many objectors in attendance are members of Lake Louise Assoc. (split) – will struggle to believe anything the assoc. has to say – started with this 2 years ago and were planning to put the kayak launch in another spot – assoc. representatives came to the administration and gave this location, because they had legitimate objections to the first one – those representatives took them to the current spot – it was their suggestion – they asked that it be put there – they said there would be no objections and all the people who live around the lake would be fine with it – same PR stunt as 2 years ago – will listen to those who don’t belong to the assoc. – gave plenty of notice – was in the Ocean Star and was voted on twice.
Public Opposed/Concerned:
Eric Seaberg, 120A Randall Ave., PPB (represents Debbie Seaberg, 124 Randall & Michelle Ashton, 136 Randall): not an Assoc. Member – was unaware of this passing – has safety and traffic concerns.
John Olson 215 Randall Ave., PPB & Rob Strahle, 116 Baltimore Ave., PPB (Assoc. Trustees): had suggested multiple sites and had said the administration needed to reach out to the residents prior to spending money – there was no dialogue.
John Dixon, 17 Niblick St., PPB (Assoc. Member): Open Space and past and current Councils have been trying to put a ramp there for years – was found that the town doesn’t own the property.
EJ Geiger, 115 Arnold Ave., PPB: is concerned with parking.
Anthony Abdy 126 Randall Ave., PPB: concerned about paddle board and dive shops, traffic, parking and safety – don’t want this – have 150 signatures on a petition – suggested Baltimore location.
Judy Shaw, 50 Harvard Ave., PPB: – asked how many meetings there have been with this many people who want the kayak ramp – if people were passionate, they would come.
John Cheasty, 131 Randall Ave., PPB: asked why all this money is being spent for 1 or 2 people (the number the Mayor believes would use the ramp) asked about using the Channel Dr. grant – concerned about quality of life and traffic.
Bill Moskowitz, 204 Baltimore Ave., PPB: concerned about traffic and trash.
Jason Goller, 10 Harvard Ave., PPB: asked about restrictions/provisions/conditions in terms of access hours, port–a–johns, etc.
Ron Logan, 9 Harvard Ave., PPB: not against children, but everyone will be using it and there is already a problem with parking, traffic and garbage – should be somewhere else.
Frank Florio, 202 Baltimore Ave., PPB: concerned with liability – statistics show that small craft are twice as likely to have an accident with drowning – no one wants to see people get hurt – asked if anyone asked for the Coast Guard’s thoughts – concerned about someone falling on the gangway.
Al Varosi, 52 Harvard Ave., PPB (Assoc. Member): this is the 4th suggestion for a ramp location – quoted NJ Administrative Code regarding public facilities – had brought up Baltimore location where there is less interaction with commercial traffic – should look to provide more parking by Spike’s or Rte. 35N.
Philip Cowdell, 211 Randall Ave., PPB: concerned with safety/pollution – cold water is a diuretic.
Bob Sadowski, 217 Randall Ave., PPB: concerned with traffic, congestion and parking – it’s an inconvenience that happens a lot – this site, where people live, is a disaster – suggested Baltimore, where people don’t yet live, is a better site – believes residents could have a legal case.
Public In Favor:
Anne Lightburn, 307 New Jersey Ave., PPB: disappointed the Mayor would vote this down, not having heard from the full public – will give kids an area to safely learn – once they do, they will go elsewhere – if traffic is bad, no one will come – legitimate concerns, but does not think they will materialize – can be dealt with if they do – there is a fear of the public and the public is the rest of the town who will use it – other lakes are small, not conducive to recreation and people want to get out into the Manasquan.
Cary Mulkeen, 316 New Jersey Ave., PPB: town has little for children to do – tired of going elsewhere to put in a kayak for smaller kids – no reason the town can’t provide recreation for children – the Skate Park is fabulous – are talking about a few people being inconvenienced for a whole town’s enjoyment – worked with the Environmental Commission and came up with this proposition – hopes all would support.
Kim Allen, 146 Ocean Ave., PPB: everyone in town should have access to the water – should at least be tried – she would be able walk her kayak and paddleboard to the ramp – can probably get 150 signatures as well – sometimes change is good.
Tim Allen, 146 Ocean Ave., PPB: appalled and sickened by the negativity – there is easy public water access all over the Country – PPB is a beach town – need activities related to living here – it’s hard enough to access the beach in NJ – residents pay to live here.
Cathy Sogorka, 509 Cramer Ave., PPB: have 3 lakes in town – should have a ramp in one of them.
Additional Governing Body/Chief Comments:
Mayor Kanitra: this is not being driven by a business looking to make money off taxpayers; town is need of establishing more best practices – can asked that, when doing a public project, notice goes out; are here to speak about the merits of the situation– have not yet purchased equipment, so are not really out $30K, just a couple grand in engineering/planning fees; he, personally, will put more weight on the comments from people who live nearby – if he could vote, he would stop this right now; provisions at the site were included in the vote; asked Engineer Savacool about the area under the bridge that crosses Cooks Creek and if the County would allow it; will have to consider viable alternative locations; asked how quickly it could have been gotten rid of.
Engineer Savacool: haven’t surveyed, but believes there is substantial depth; Lake Louise was granted to the Edgewater Development Co. back in the 20’s – the area of Cooks Creek was excluded from that grant and the assoc. has no ownership of it – did not do a title search – is not an attorney; couldn’t even get the County to re–open the walkway under the bridge that crosses Cooks Creek; Baltimore Ave. is a County road and not an appropriate location; equipment is modular and could be sold – will look into price.
Councilwoman Testa: didn’t know the whole back–end story – looked at it as being a nice thing; asked about possibility at Little Silver Lake as a learning place for kids.
Chief Michigan: if someone is stuck in the mud, Police will call the Coast Guard.
Councilman Santanello: Mayor mentioned the previous administration – it is this administration who voted on it – Recreation and Open Space requested it; heard many of the same issues about the Skate Park and there have been no problems whatsoever – it’s people who are recreating.
Councilman Cortes: suggested taking all under advisement (Mayor Kanitra: could also take an indefinite pause on this, if someone makes a motion – it’s not black and white – public deserves to have access to waterways – taxpayer money from across PPB was used to dredge the lakes – taxpayers have a right to use them appropriately, but those disproportionately affected have a right to express their concerns).
Motion by Councilman Migut that the matter be referred back to the Open Space and Recreation Committees for further study, and that no action be taken with installation, was seconded by Councilman Cortes and carried by roll call vote.
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Migut….YEA
Councilman Santanello….NAY
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
Mayor Kanitra called for a 5–minute break (9:28PM–9:33PM)
DEPARTMENT HEAD MEMO: CO Thulen RE: Curb cut at 301 New York Avenue
Councilman Cortes: spoke about a curb cut request at 301 New York Ave. – someone parked in front of the driveway because white lines were not removed when the curb cut was put in (curb cut was put in prior to Council approval – might have fallen through the cracks with the changeover in Building Dept. personnel) has a 1–car garage and is entitled to 13’–wide curb cut – it is actually 23’4” – normally, he would say, rip it up and make it conforming to 13’ – in this case, it is 5′ off the property line, is a corner lot and there is a fire hydrant in front (Attorney Riordan: ordinance says 13’ – needs a variance for 23′; Councilman Santanello: agrees) to force him to shorten it, would be no benefit to town – can’t get a parking spot there with the fire hydrant (Attorney Riordan: if shortened, there would be no variance needed – wait until he goes to the Board) – will be sent back to CO Thulen.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Councilman Vitale: gave the Chief’s report – training has included Canine Recertification, Alcotest Refresher Course, Firearms Instructor and Resiliency – congratulations to PO Latshaw, who graduated the Monmouth County Academy Basic Police Officer Course on June 11th – since last Council meeting, there have been 9 arrests and 19 Borough ordinance violations – boat race was attended mostly by families and provided minor issues, mainly alcohol–related, which were quickly addressed and handled – have Officers positioned at street ends enforcing new ordinance, which implements a closing time of 7PM for beach access, among other restrictions – no one will be permitted on the beach unless actively walking the shoreline or exercising, fishing, surfing or scuba diving; Pleasure Park playground equipment was delivered – excavating ground cover – installed water fountain today – light timer was re–set to 10PM – new nets going up – Mary Ellen Savage, Arts Committee and PPHS students will be painting a mural on 2 sides of the building there; open Pickleball starts tomorrow night – have 40 registered participants; Summer Camp registration is ongoing – over 100 kids registered – all Counselors are on Board and excited; have had 3 Tug-of-War meetings with the Manasquan Recreation Dept. – event will be on October 9th – lots of participation from PPB; Military Banner Program is ongoing with an August 6th deadline for ordering.
Councilwoman Testa: Arts Committee had first in–person meeting yesterday – Beach pARTy, it partnership with the Chamber, is July 22nd (rain date July 29th) on Arnold and Bay – Music Together parent/child classes will be held every Friday morning at the Bandshell starting July 2nd for six weeks – Homegrown Harvest Fall Festival will be on October 24th – all town committees will collectively sponsor this event with pumpkin carving, scarecrows, etc. – looking to have a Gala in 2022 – have a new hashtag – #pointmetothebeach; thanked Beautification members for their amazing job and commitment – someone vandalized one of the new planters – asked all to call Police if seen; proud to announce that PPB has received Gold Recognition for Safe Routes to School – will help with the grant application; Little Silver Lake cleanup will be on June 26th at 10AM with the Dive Team, First Aid and volunteers – will be a flyer going out – DPW will provide garbage bags and gloves – will have garbage cans there – a great event – invited all.
Councilman Cortes: no report
Councilman Santanello: spending is out of control – as an example, $225K was budgeted for Engineering fees – as of June 1st, $300K has been spent – taking money out of surplus – will be a record summer – should not be doing this – that’s where emergency appropriation will come from – asked Mayor Kanitra to promise to pay back to surplus the $1M in grants we are receiving (Mayor Kanitra: will pay the money back into the community) asked how the money will get back into the emergency fund – an emergency reserve is for emergencies, not legal and engineering fees (Mayor Kanitra: spent money to get $1M for Channel Dr. – will take a $7M piece of property on Channel Dr. and turn it into a $50M property, which will bring in additional taxes, which will go back into surplus) doesn’t buy it – that’s a prediction (Mayor Kanitra: the taxpayers are paying all this money in taxes and the town looked like garbage – are spending money to clean up the town and fix the tax base – are increasing everybody’s property values) the Building Dept. is looking to hire 1 or 2 employees and are all looking for raises – looking for someone to do garbage on weekends – it’s coming from emergency surplus – agrees with wanting to make PPB better, but these things cost a lot of money – if voters want to pay higher taxes, that’s their choice, but have a right to know what it’s being spent on – current Budget is not based in reality – will be taking the unprecedented step as a sitting Councilman and asking the State to reject our Budget and send the Finance Committee back to the drawing board to come up with a realistic one; asked about item 1y – appears to be for one specific organization who has not gotten their mail on timely basis – asked if this waiver is just for this group or for everyone (Mayor Kanitra: BA/CFO Riehl is not here) would like to hold this until next meeting; Attorney Riordan: this is only for one entity – assumes that no one else has asked, as it is June and the penalty is from December) asked that it be held to see if it applies to everyone – wants better clarification – motion by Councilman Santanello to hold item 1y and charge no penalty to this organization, pending review, was seconded by Councilwoman Testa and carried by roll call vote.
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Santanello, Migut….YEA
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
Asked why there are conditions on some ABC licenses and not others (Attorney Riordan: the conditions have been on those licenses year after year – there are no new conditions imposed on any).
Councilman Migut: Floodplain Management Committee met and discussed strategies for informing property owners about new FEMA guidelines, which will require permits for varous home improvements – member George Loder will use his marketing skills for that; Planning Board will meet to discuss the Outdoor Dining Ordinance – plans to discuss approval for uses near fire hydrants; Parking Authority decided to continue to decline the request of a developer to take over control of a street lamp in the Bay Ave. parking lot – had a question about railroad lot signage for Sept. when lot goes to free parking – asked about the old iconic arrow sign – maybe BA/CFO Riehl can discuss with Board Secy. Mills – was told Mayor Kanitra acknowledged former Mayor Reid on TV for bringing the boat race back – a nice gesture.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Kanitra: is disingenuous to make it look like we are just spending money – applied for $1M for Channel Dr. and got it – so, right there, we are up – will increase Channel Dr. home values – will increase the tax base of the blighted properties on Channel Dr. and will attract developers – town is in favor of revitalizing downtown – had to do Master Plan revisions – have NJ Bikeways Grant outstanding to make streets safer for kids – expecting a couple grand to come in for electric charging stations – it cost money to do Ocean Ave. – former administration was fine with the Budget that BA/CFO put together – she is doing an excellent job with finances and keeping the town going in the right direction – this is a conservative Budget – she thinks we will get more money in than budgeted for – it’s an election year – trying to make it sound like we are tax and spend individuals – is unfair – ran on a transparent platform that we would fix up the town – are in a crucial situation – the pandemic has stretched into 2 fiscal years (Councilman Santanello: BA/financial expert can only work based upon what she is told to do by the Governing Body – she creates the Budget based upon the Governing Body’s desires – this is on Mayor Kanitra) happy we spent this money – are twisting facts – $15M Budget – have spent $100K more on Engineering costs and, as a result, have already brought in $1M – Councilman Santanello voted “no” on the Channel Dr. and Bikeways grants and the Historic District – every year, he thinks elections will tell a different story than they do (Councilman Cortes: not supposed to be politicking at a Council meeting) are going to spend more money – after working with Congressman Smith’s office for a year, are in the processing of negotiating a direct sale of Coast Guard building to PPB, which he will use for museums, etc. (Councilman Santanello: supports the Coast Guard building – former Mayor Reid started the process) a lot of people started a lot of things – should have ownership by year–end – incredibly proud of it (Councilman Santanello: you should be); probably spent $100K or more in Engineering costs that were not scheduled or accounted for – they were for FEMA, where the previous Administration had left us high and dry (Councilman Santanello: previous employees, not the administration) the entire town was facing $300 yearly increase in flood insurance and losing the ability to get Federally–secured loan on their properties – brough Engineer Mele and firm in and called in every favor to get an unprecedented 4th chance to save our flood rating – saved millions of dollars as a result (Councilman Santanello: will still ask for State review) counterproductive – the money needed to be spent; acknowledged Tyler Springsteen’s last day as Ocean Star reporter.
The Municipal Clerk announced additions and revisions to the agenda
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BEGAN AT 10:08PM
Dave Cavagnaro, 118 Parkway, PPB: asked about 1u and if Council has seen the sign on Baltimore (Mayor Kanitra: he has seen the one by the Gazebo – his understanding is it is blocking a big electrical panel) asked if permission was given – can put a rosebush there – Adopt–a–Apot signs must be approved by the Borough and be one–square–foot – too many instances of people saying sorry instead of asking for permission – intent is for volunteers to beautify, not advertise a group or cause – Gazebo is a memorial, named after a child who tragically passed away in town, with a small sign – asked Council to vote “no” (Attorney Riordan: asked if this has been reviewed per the Sign Ordinance; Mayor Kanitra: group came to him – put them in touch with BA/CFO Riehl – it was never quantified – is not his project or authority – doesn’t know what happened; Attorney Riordan: suggested holding this; Mayor Kanitra: invited Joan Morrissey to speak on it).
Joan Morrissey, 103 Sanborn Ave., PPB: 10 years ago, they lost their son and established a foundation to assist families who have lost a child – her son loved PPB – her board and the Fisher grant enabled funds to be put aside to beautify PPB – that triangular piece of property was a jungle – Gazebo was falling apart, planters were overground, flag was frayed – with Governing Body’s blessing, applied for, what they call, Christopher’s Garden of Hope and Healing, to create a tranquil place for people to sit – is sorry the sign size was overlooked – had it professionally ordered and installed – spent $861.00 on it – she sent pictures to BA/CFO Riehl, as she got a complaint (Attorney Riordan: have a Sign Ordinance – the Governing Body does not have the power to grant this request – Adopt–a–Spot is responsible to the Sign Ordinance, just like everyone else; Mayor Kanitra: understood the ordinance was just for businesses; Atty. Riordan: that’s not accurate – it governs all signs everywhere in the Borough – the sign might be approved, but not by the Governing Body – believes it would have to go to the Planning Board; Councilman Santanello: 1u would need to be tabled; Attorney Riordan: can be done during vote) is asking for a special exception (Attorney Riordan: Governing Body does not have authority to grant that wish – would have to go to the Planning Board and ask for a waiver of the Sign Ordinance; Mayor Kanitra: can go to the Board without Counsel – directed her to Board Secy. Mills – he is on the Board and can give background so they can assess it – difficult situation – thinks the foundation is incredible – love that they fixed up the property the but sign was put up without approvals) asked the procedure for allowing people to purchase memory bricks for that location (Attorney Riordan: start with BA/CFO Riehl to figure it out; Councilman Santanello & Atty. Riordan: are routing for her; Mary Steiner from the Beautification Committee: spoke from the audience about the sign) – both signs in item u will be held.
Scott Lee, 216 Harvard Ave., PPB: Gazebo is gorgeous – kudos to Mrs. Morrissey’s organization; submitted 2 concerns through GovPilot about speeding on Chicago – one to Council and one to Police – has not heard back – asked about getting permanent signage (Mayor Kanitra: County Road – asked Clerk Farrell to ask BA/CFO Riehl to reach out to the County for 2 signs for Chicago, like the ones on Broadway, and to see where his reports went; Councilwoman Testa: signage can be addressed to her).
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ENDED AT 10:27PM
Motion by Councilman Migut to close public participation and approve the items listed below, holding item 1u, was seconded by Councilman Santanello and carried by roll call vote.
CONSENT RESOLUTION 1:
1a Approval of payment of Payroll #11 ($280,884.32) & #12 ($355,986.73)
1b Memorialization of approval of PPB Rotary S/E app to sell Grand Prix merch on Bdwlk, 6/12 & 6/13
1c Approval of 2021/2022 ABC License renewals (22)
1d Approval of payment to A.B.F. Skate Shop for spring skateboard lessons ($3,200)
1e REMOVED
1f Approval of payment to BTMUA for May bulk water usage ($81,846)
1g Approval of payment to All Covered for May IT maintenance/support ($3,605.50)
1h Approval of payment to Sprague Resources for DPW diesel fuel ($5,695.56)
1i Approval of payment to the State of NJ for employee & retiree health benefits ($119,151.84)
1j Approval of payment to Burke Environmental for spring cleanup at 12 locations ($2,520)
1k Approval of S/E App/fee waiver for St. Peter PTA Fisherman’s 5K through town, 10/02
1l Approval of intermittent LOA for employee #000492450
1m Appointment of J. Valencia & M. Grimme to the position of DPW Laborer
1n Approval of payment to Glenco Supply for smoking/mpay signs and posts ($13,488)
1o Approval of pymt to Most Dependable Fountains for water fountains at skate park/gazebo ($8,480)
1p Approval of payment to County of Ocean for Schedule C agreement – 1st quarter ($4,887.66)
1q Approval of PO to all Points Printing & Graphics for 2021–30 ordinance mailing (est. $5K)
1r Approval of payment to Ground Hawg Demolition for beach walk over maintenance (NTE$2,500)
1s Approval of PO to Integrated Technical Systems for 120 thermal paper rolls ($3,960)
1t Approval of pymt of Pay Cert 2 to Black Rock Enterprises for Maryland & Delaware ($87,103.29)
1u Auth to exceed sign requirements for Niblick & Baltimore triangle and allow 4’x4’ sign in that
Location, and at Harvard and Baltimore Aves to allow an oversized sign at that location – HELD
1v Approval of W/S relief request
1w Denial of Mid Atlantic Promotions/Jersey Fresh S/E app to hand out fruit on Bdwlk, 7/8 & 8/22
1x Authorization for estimated tax bills
1y Resolution to cancel year–end penalty – HELD PER CMTE RPTS
CONSENT RESOLUTION 2:
2a Approval of payment of computer–generated vouchers ($469,593.66)
2b Approval of jr. membership in Fire Co 1 for E. Monahan, Pt. Pleasant
2c Approval of membership in Fire Co 1 for H. Jankowski, Pt. Pleasant
2d Approval of pymt to Fire & Safety Svcs. for Velocity Pumper Truck ($819,962.93)
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Santanello (1l–m, 2b–d only), Migut (except 2a–d)….YEA
Councilman Santanello (except 1l–m, 2b–d)….NAY
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance 2021–28 (Water/Sewer Utility Bond) was introduced on first reading. Motion by Councilman Migut to approve Ordinance 2021–28 on first reading was seconded by Councilman Cortes and carried by roll call vote. The second reading will be held on July 6, 2021.
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Santanello, Migut….YEA
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
Ordinance 2021–27 (General Capital Bond) was considered on second reading. Mayor Kanitra opened the public hearing, with no member of the public wishing to be heard. Motion by Councilman Migut to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 2021–27 was seconded by Councilman Vitale and carried by roll call vote.
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Santanello, Migut….YEA
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
Ordinance 2021–29 (Amendment to Ordinance 2021–02) was considered on second reading. Mayor Kanitra opened the public hearing, with no member of the public wishing to be heard. Motion by Councilman Vitale to close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance 2021–29 was seconded by Councilman Migut and carried by roll call vote.
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Migut….YEA
Councilman Santanello….NAY
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
The Clerk announced that the 2nd Reading/Public Hearing for Ordinance 2021–30 (Outdoor Dining), previously announced for June 15, 2021, will be held on July 6, 2021, as it requires Planning Board review.
Motion by Councilman Cortes to approve RESOLUTION 3: Approval of Person–to–Person Transfer of ABC License #1525–33–020–014 from 20 Eats LLC T/A Shipwreck Point to Sinners Steakhouse LLC T/A Sinner’s Steakhouse, was seconded by Councilman Santanello and carried by roll call vote.
VOTE: Councilmembers Vitale, Testa, Cortes, Santanello, Migut….YEA
Councilwoman Byrnes….ABSENT
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION BEGAN AND ENDED AT 10:34PM WITH NO MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SPEAK
Motion by Councilman Migut to close public participation and adjourn was seconded by Councilman Cortes and carried by consent of Council.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:34PM.
ATTEST: _______________________________
Eileen A. Farrell, RMC
Municipal Clerk
