July Meeting Highlights

Posted July 2024

• The Borough Council adopted the required NJDEP ordinances regarding salt storage and tree replacement. They also adopted a bond ordinance authorizing the spending for the painting and repair of the N. 14th Street water tower. 
• The 2023 Audit was approved with no findings or recommendations.
• The new trash truck is scheduled to ship this week’s end. 
• The Beach Patrol census shows that our beaches had a record number of patrons during the 4th of July week.
• FRAUD WARNING: there was a report that someone called a resident posing as the Chief of Police. Please be mindful of these calls and never give out any information without confirming credentials.
• There will be a meeting to repair the N. 22nd Street street end on July 15th at 3:00 pm. Contact the Clerk’s office for the links for the virtual meeting.
• There were sixty-five participants in the Hands on Learning Program at the Bay on Tuesday morning. 

 

June Meeting Highlights

Posted June 2024

• The Borough approved the first reading of Bond Ordinance 2024-13 to authorize funding for the repair and painting of the N. 14th Street Water Tower.
• Rules for Pickleball Player have been established. The courts have been completed. We will meet with the pickleball committee in the fall to discuss improvements. 
• The Governing Body honored resident Stanley Nidowicz for his 100th Birthday. 
• Most of the beach mats have been installed on the beach side of the dune walkover.
• The Borough will be applying for the 2024 NJDOT grant to raise and reconstruct the 300 Blocks of N. 8th & N. 14th Streets, as recommended by the Borough Engineer. 
• Mayor F. Hodgson reported that the Borough is still working with Ocean County for grant monies for drainage improvements. 

 

3rd Annual Fireworks

Posted June 2024

The Surf City Vol. Co. #1 and EMS with the help of anonymous donors will be hosting the 3rd Annual Independence Day Fireworks on July 3rd to begin between 9:00 pm-9:15 pm.

 

 

Hands-on Learning

Posted June 2024

Councilman Hartney has been partnering with ReClam the Bay and ALO every Tuesday down at the N. 16th Street Bay Beach. Learn about Barnegat Bay and the creatures who live in it. See and touch tiny baby shellfish while you learn about how to enjoy and help the bay. Find some other fun things to do while you experience the bay. 

Every Tuesday, July 2nd through August 27th at 9:00 am -10:00 am. 

 

Visit Reclam the Bay

 

May 15, 2024

Council Meeting Update

Posted May 2024

The Borough Council met on Wednesday, May 15th in a special meeting at 7:30 pm to consider expanding the outdoor seating capacity. By a unanimous vote of the members present, the outdoor seating capacity was increased to thirty percent, as requested at the May 8th meeting. 

Council President Wm. Hodgson announced that a review will be conducted of the Zoning Ordinances to give further consideration  to parking and outdoor dining provisions. 

 

 

PUBLIC  OUTREACH EVENT #1

Posted June 2024

Click the link below to Register for a Webinar to learn how to Cut Flood Insurance Costs – June 19th at 6:00 pm.

Registration (gotowebinar.com)

 

 

PUBLIC  OUTREACH EVENT #2

Posted June 2024

Please Join Us!

Resilient LBI is a shared regional vision for climate resilience and adaptation. The Resilient LBI Action Plan, completed in 2022, provides a roadmap of actions for regional resilience. NJ DEP, the consultant team, and local municipalities have been working to further advance project actions to help address flood risk on island. This virtual public information session will provide project updates and discussion.

This Virtual Public Information Session is the first public meeting during the current phase of work, which is focused on progressing actions identified in the Resilient LBI Action Plan. Many members of the LBI community participated in creation of the Resilient LBI Action Plan. The goal of this info session is to provide an update to the LBI community about ongoing planning work through the Resilient LBI process.

In the Virtual Meeting on June 20^th, we will share an overview of the Resilient LBI Action Plan and updates on recent work advancing project actions closer to implementation. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for questions from members of the community.

For more project information, check out the project website: https://resilient.nj.gov/lbi/ (Keep watch for an upcoming refreshed website in advance of the public meeting).

 

REMINDER

SAVE THE DATES

Posted April 2024

NEW INFORMATION: traffic signals will be activated in Surf City on May 20, 2024. 

The townwide yard sale dates are May 18th, and the rain date is May 19th. The second sale date is August 17th, with a rain date of August 18th.  Registration is free.   

Street sweeping is set to take place the first week of May, weather permitting. 

Hydrant Flushing will be the week of April 15th and October 14th. Please run your cold water until clear.                                                

The Surf City businesses will host sidewalk sales on July 13th, July 14th, August 10th, and 11th. Please support Surf City Businesses. 

The Memorial Day Service is May 25th at 11:00 am.

 

 

APRIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Posted April 2024

 

• The Borough Council introduced and approved an ordinance amending the Flood Control Chapter and determining whether the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage. 
• The 2024 Municipal Budget was approved. The 2024 tax rate will remain the same due to using some surplus and increasing property value ratables. 
• The Borough Council introduced and approved an ordinance removing the 24-seat limit from the existing outdoor dining ordinance. 
• A request was approved for volunteers to pass out seedings for Arbor Day on April 26th and 27th. 
• The Borough is hiring Gator program drivers and beach badge checkers.

 

 

 

MAY MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Posted May 2024

 

• The Borough released LOSAP funds to the Fire Department in the amount of $46,080.00.
• The Borough will be auctioning some items that are no longer needed for use. 
• The Chief of Police has been authorized to apply for the 2024 COPS HIRE grant.
• The Engineer has been authorized to draft plans and bids for the Fall Capitol Projects. 
  • Repairs and painting of the 14th Street Water Tower.
  • Reconstruction of the 100 Blocks of N. 1st, N. 2nd, & N. 3rd Streets.
  • Repairs to S. 2nd Street Bulkhead.
• The Ordinance expanding outdoor dining was adopted, and tents were added to the provisions. The time frame for substantial improvements has been adopted, as well. 
• The Borough Council introduced and approved ordinances relating to:
  • New Stormwater Rules
  • Signage in the Business Zone
  • Resale CO’s
  • Pickleball Rules

 

 

SPRING CLEANING?

Posted March 2024

Ocean County runs a special collection program for Hazardous Waste program every Spring and Fall.

Does this item require special collection? Take the quiz HERE. 

Ocean County Hazard Waste Schedule

Ocean County also hosts a shred program each year.   SHRED SCHEDULE

Bulk pick up is available every non-holiday week in Surf City. Place the item out on Tuesday night and it will be collected by Friday. 

Information about waste management, how to dispose of certain items, and the sanitation schedule can be accessed by registering for the Recycle Coach app.

2024 Sanitation Schedule PDF

 

 

 

MUNICIPAL BUDGET NOTICE

Posted March 2024

 

The Governing Body of the Borough of Surf City does hereby approve the following as the Budget for the Fiscal year 2024:

Notice is hereby given that the Budget and Tax Resolution were approved by the Borough Council of the Borough of Surf City, County of Ocean, on March 13, 2024.

A hearing on the Budget and Tax Resolution will be held at Borough Hall, 813 Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, New Jersey, on April 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., at which time and place taxpayers or other interested persons may present objections to said budget and tax resolution for the year 2024.

 

2024 Municipal Budget

 

MARCH MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Posted March 2024

• The sanitation truck has been ordered. It is on it’s way to the Leach factory and we will have a delivery date soon. The vendor states the truck will be delivered before summer. 
• The Borough has invited the pickleball committee to meet and discuss the logistics of pickleball play rules, etc. The courts are scheduled to be completed by May 17th. 
• The LIT program is up and running. The Beach Patrol has extended the program to include more applicants. It appears that all sessions will be full. 
• Street sweeping is schedule for the first week of May, pending weather. 
• The 9th Legislative District has assisted the mayors of LBI to schedule a meeting with NJDOT representatives on March 22nd. 

 

OCEAN COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP 

Posted January 2024

Ocean County is hosting a public forum to update the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This plan is updated every five years.  This is a hybrid virtual/in-person event. 

Ocean HMP Public Outreach Flyer

 

SAVE THE DATES

Posted February 2024

The Town Wide Yard Sale Dates are May 18th with a rain date of May 19th. The second sale date is August 17th with a rain date August 18th.  Registration is free.   

                           

Hydrant Flushing will be the week of April 15th and the week of October 14th. Please run your water until clear.                                                           

The Surf City Business’s will be hosting a sidewalk sales on July 13th, July 14th, August 10th and 11th. Please support Surf City Businesses. 

 

 

February Meeting Highlights

Posted February 2024

•  The Borough Council is in the process of approving the bond ordinances authorizing the funding for an Ambulance, Beach Patrol Truck and the next road project at the 100 Blocks of N. 1st, N. 2nd,  and N. 3rd Streets. 
• The Borough will be making application for the 2024 Community Block Development Grant to purchase additional beach mats. 
• A contract was awarded to AccessRec for beach mats on each dune walkover. 100 feet of mat will be installed on each ramp, except for the vehicle access ramps where 150 feet will be provided. 
• The Borough will making application for the 2024 Local Recreation Improvement Grant to acquire new fencing at the pickleball courts, the ball field and 3 basketball backboard systems. 
• Councilman James B. Russell has retired. Joe DeBenedetto has been appointed to Council as the property and beach patrol chairman. Welcome Councilman DeBenedetto! 
• Mayor F. Hodgson recently called for a meeting with the other LBI Mayors. All of the mayors signed a letter to the NJDOT Commissioner requesting to meet and get answers as to local issues surrounding the Route 72 project.   Our 9th District Legislators have written a letter of support for LBI to Governor Murphy calling for the NJ DOT to meet with the LBI mayors. 
• The Pickleball Court project is set to start soon and will be completed by May 17th. 

 

January Meeting Highlights

Posted January 2024

•  At the annual reorganization meeting, the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council committee, personnel and board appointments have been approved. Professional contracts have been awarded for 2024. Meeting dates have been approved for the next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30 pm. 
• Ordinances were introduced in relation to noise in the business zone and fund future road projects.
• The Borough will be joining the Stafford Township cooperative pricing system for fuel, water department supplies, and other services/goods to provided savings.
• A public hearing was held for the 2024 Community Block Development Grant to comment on community development needs of the Borough. 

 

Happy New Year

Posted January 2024

Mayor Francis R. Hodgson, the Borough Council and the Borough Staff wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year! 

 

 

Farewell Councilman Russell

Posted January 2024

Thank you for all you have done. Visit the Sandpaper Article featuring Councilman Russell. 

Russell Resigns Post in Surf City