Regular Meeting

AUGUST 18, 2025 Regular Meeting of Mayor and Council was convened at 7:00 p.m. on August 18, 2025, with Mayor Michael Mangan presiding. This meeting was held in person at Borough Hall and via Zoom. Mayor Mangan read the statement re: Open Public Meetings Act of 1975 and that adequate notice has been provided by transmitting the Resolution to the Asbury Park Press and the Coast Star, by posting it in the Borough Hall on a bulletin board reserved for such announcements, and by posting it on the official website of the borough. Mayor Mangan stated that zoom meetings are a courtesy and if the zoom platform fails the meeting will continue in person. Mayor Mangan welcomed the audience and invited them to join in a moment of silent prayer and a salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL: Present: Council Members Bruce Bresnahan, Jay Bryant, Brian Holly, Gregg Olivera, Lori Triggiano and Sheila Vidreiro Absent: None Also present was Borough Attorney Mark Kitrick and Borough Administrator Rich Read. Audience Participation Councilman Holly made a motion to open the meeting to the public, seconded by Councilwoman Vidreiro. Motion carried unanimously. Mary Ryan of Beachfront addressed the Council with concerns regarding changes to emergency access routes in the proposed amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code Ordinance. The Council discussed the matter and identified an issue with the removal of a section designating the beachfront as an emergency access roadway. Following discussion, the Council agreed to withdraw the ordinance for revision. The ordinance will be carried to the next meeting for second reading with the necessary changes incorporated. Mary Ryan also addressed the Council regarding the proposed repeal of an ordinance related to the planting of invasive species, primarily bamboo. She expressed concerns about the potential impact on property owners. Mayor Mangan explained the reason behind the rescinding of this item based on court decisions and deciding that it was neighbor issue not an issue that can be enforced by an ordinance. Mark Apostolou of Cherry Street spoke to the Council, highlighting a deficiency in the entire ordinance, noting that it does not provide jail sentences or community service as enforcement measures. He recommended that this issue be addressed prior to adoption on enforcement. The Council agreed that this matter will be reviewed. There being no other comments Councilman Holly made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Councilwomen Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes – August 4, 2025 Councilman Holly made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilwoman Videiro. Motion carried with Councilman Olivera abstaining. Workshop Discussion - Zoning Ordinances Mayor Mangan reported on the comprehensive zoning review undertaken due to concerns with density. The review determined that only 49 properties in Manasquan are eligible for subdivision and that subdivisions are not the primary cause of density. The committee decided against restricting subdivisions, as such action would negatively impact property values without addressing the issue. Bulk standards and residential zones R-1 through R-4 were also reviewed and compared with other municipalities, with findings to be presented at a future public meeting.  AUGUST 18, 2025 He further reported that four zoning silos were reviewed, with Council prioritizing Silos 1, 3, and 4 for immediate action. Silo 2, covering the Route 71 zone, will require 6–12 months of additional planning with developers. Residential density changes will be subject to Planning Board review, community discussions, and public comment. Retail zoning was found to be satisfactory, while commercial and industrial zoning will be addressed through the Route 71 redevelopment study and future ordinance amendments. Mayor Mangan also reviewed proposed updates to zoning and building regulations, including commercial applications, corner sight lines, decks, retaining walls, and mechanical installations. Key updates included relaxing bump-out restrictions, clarifying definitions and placement of pergolas, and establishing a process for retaining wall applications to address drainage. Tree removal policies were discussed with an emphasis on preservation and penalties for non-compliance, and regulations for living fences were clarified and aligned with fence height restrictions, including limits in front yards. He further noted proposals regarding fill and grading, front porch encroachments, homeless shelters, industrial zones, and density control. Considerations included relaxing front yard setback restrictions, clarifying rules for widow’s walks, establishing new side yard setback requirements, and providing incentives for detached garages to reduce house mass and encourage varied architectural styles. Mayor Mangan then asked for Council comments. Councilman Bryant thanked the Mayor and the committee for the work that had been put into the review. Councilmembers Holly and Olivera echoed Councilman Bryant’s statement. Mayor asked for a Motion to carry Ordinance 2559-25. Councilman Holly made a motion to carry Ordinance 2559-25 to the September 8, 2025, Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Bresnahan. Motion carried unanimously. Consent Agenda BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN RESOLUTION 242 -2025 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, MONMOUTH COUNTY, RELEASING MORTGAGE MODIFICATION WHEREAS, Kathleen Larkin, 143 Lake Avenue executed a mortgage to the Borough of Manasquan in the amount of $17,250.00, dated August 19, 2014, and recorded in the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office under the Housing Improvement Program; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Modification was satisfied as of August 9, 2024, representing that all conditions have been satisfied; and WHEREAS the governing body of the Borough of Manasquan is desirous of releasing the Mortgage Modification Agreement; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on the 18th day of August 2025, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. Mortgage Modification Agreement for Kathleen Larkin, Lake Avenue is hereby paid in full. 2. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be sent to: Kathleen Larkin 143 Lake Avenue Manasquan, NJ 08736 Debbie Dovedytis, Program Analyst Housing Improvement Program  AUGUST 18, 2025 County of Monmouth One East Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 RESOLUTION 243-2025 BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that: WHEREAS, a refund of monies are due to the following: NAME: CATHY FIORE 1113 MORRIS AVENUE POINT PLEASANT, NJ 08742 AMOUNT OF REFUND DUE: $195.00 REASON FOR REFUND: RECREATION PROGRAM REFUND – GONE RUNNING NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to draw a warrant in the said amount to the above listed refunds with said warrant to be charged against the General Ledger. RESOLUTION 244-2025 WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan is a member of the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund; and WHEREAS, said renewed membership terminates as of December 31, 2025, unless earlier renewed by agreement between the Municipality and the Fund; and WHEREAS, the municipality desires to renew said membership. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows: 1. The Manasquan Borough agrees to renew its membership in the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and to be subject to the Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, coverages, and operating procedures thereof as presently existing or as modified from time to time by lawful act of the Fund. 2. The Mayor and Clerk shall be and hereby are authorized to execute the agreement to renew membership and to deliver same to the Monmouth Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, evidencing the Municipality’s intention to renew its membership. RESOLUTION 245-2025 BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth, accepts the resignation of Luke Hessinger from the position of Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer from the Manasquan Police Department effective August 1, 2025.  AUGUST 18, 2025 RESOLUTION 246-2025 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS THROUGH A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING SYSTEM FOR CONTRACTING UNITS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11 and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.12 may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under a Cooperative Purchasing Program for any contracts entered into on behalf of the members of the Cooperative Purchasing System; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan has the need on a timely basis to purchase goods or services utilizing cooperative purchasing contracts for the purpose of the acquisition of a Generator for the Borough of Manasquan; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Manasquan intends to enter into a contract with: United Rentals, located at 2035 State Route 34, Wall, NJ 07719 for a Generator, Contract# 040924-URI through the Sourcewell Co-op, and through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current co-op contracts; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Manasquan authorizes the Purchasing Agent to purchase certain goods or services from said contractor by approved New Jersey State Approved CO-OP, Sourcewell Co-Op 040924-URI, pursuant to all conditions of the individual cooperative contract, with United Rentals, in the amount of $39,995.00 utilizing the 2025 Infrastructure Budget, account number 5-0-44-903-171 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Borough of Manasquan pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-5.5(b), the certification of available funds, shall either certify the full maximum amount against the budget at the time the contract is awarded, or no contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for prior to placing the order, and a certification of availability of funds is made by the Chief Finance Officer; and RESOLUTION 248-2025 BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the Borough of Manasquan retains the Professional Engineering services of Colliers Engineering & Design, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 3400, Holmdel, NJ 07733, for purposes of providing Professional Services for the Additional Services – Water & Sanitary Design for First Avenue and Riverside Drive Improvements. For a total amount not to exceed $28,000.00 for the service outlined in the proposal dated August 12, 2025. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Manasquan, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, that the borough authorizes the above additional services with the provision that each subsequent task shall require additional authorization subject to the recommendation of the Governing Body. RESOLUTION 249-2025 RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE MANASQUAN BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE TAP PROJECT IN THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH STATE OF NEW JERSEY  AUGUST 18, 2025 WHEREAS public bids were advertised for and received pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 11-1 et seq.) for the MANASQUAN BUSINESS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE TAP PROJECT; and WHEREAS, the bids submitted for this project were: Bidders Base Bid Black Rock Enterprises LLC. $2,777,659.12 WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received for this project: WHEREAS, Black Rock Enterprises, LLC, submitted a total bid in the amount of $2,777,659.12 and WHEREAS, the NJ Department of Transportation Local Aid District III and the Division of Civil Rights and Affirmative Action have determined the bid by Black Rock Enterprises, LLC, Inc. complies with the bid specifications and includes all required documentation and has recommended the award of the bid; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined, for the reasons set forth below, that the bid of Black Rock Enterprises, LLC, is a responsive and responsible bid; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council is desirous of awarding a contract to Black Rock Enterprises, LLC, for the Total Bid of $2,777,659.12 for the project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED on the 18th day of August 2025, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Manasquan, in the County of Monmouth and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. This Bid award is subject to the review and approval of the Bid documents by the Manasquan Borough Attorney. 2. Subject to the above condition, a contract in total amount of $2,777,659.12 is awarded to Black Rock Enterprises LLC. for this project. 3. The Mayor and Municipal Clerk are authorized and directed to execute all necessary documents to effectuate a contract with Black Rock Enterprises, LLC. 4. A certified copy of this resolution shall be sent to: Black Rock Enterprises, LLC Old Bridge, NJ RESOLUTION 250-2025 WHEREAS, the position of Construction Official is essential to the proper enforcement of the Uniform Construction Code within the Borough of Manasquan; and WHEREAS, Thomas Scollan currently serves as the Acting Construction Official and Building Subcode/ Inspector for the Borough of Manasquan and is duly licensed and qualified to serve as Construction Official in accordance with the requirements of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the Municipality to appoint Thomas Scollan to the position of Construction Official, in addition to his current duties as Building Subcode/Inspector.  AUGUST 18, 2025 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on the 18th day of August 2025 by the Manasquan Borough Council, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey that the following personnel action is hereby approved: Employee Borough Title Pensionable *Hours Effective *Annual Date Salary Construction Thomas Official/ Building $45,000.00 Part-Time August 18, Scollan Subcode/Building 2025 Inspector *Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP) *An additional $5,00.00 will be added to the employee’s salary upon successful completion and certification as Flood Plain Manager. *Employee will accrue fifteen (15) hours per week for New Jersey Sick Leave purposes. This accrual does not carry additional monetary compensation. RESOLUTION 251-2025 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, IN THE County of Monmouth, New Jersey (not less than three (3) members there of affirmatively concurring) as follows: 1. All bills or claims as reviewed and approved by the Administration & Finance Committee and as set forth in this Resolution are hereby approved for payment. 2. The Mayor, Municipal Clerk and Chief Financial Officer are hereby authorized and directed to sign checks in payment of bills and claims which are hereby approved. The computer printout of the list of checks will be on file in the Clerk’s Office. Current Fund $41,842.37 Water/Sewer Fund $14,419.39 Beach Fund $9,058.04 Grants $3,757.75 Recreation Trust $9,910.73 Developer’s Escrow $1,861.50 Law Enforcement Trust $4,150.00 Tourism $1,607.16 Reserve for Animal Control $2.40 General Capital $99,710.50 Water Capital $223.75 Grand Total $186,543.59 Ordinances – Second Reading The Borough Attorney read the title of ordinance 2560-25 for second reading and final adoption. ORDINANCE NO. 2560-25 ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 20 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) SECTION 20-2.6 (CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS) OF THE BOROUGH OF  AUGUST 18, 2025 MANASQUAN CODE IN THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Councilman Holly made a motion to open the hearing to the public, seconded by Councilwomen Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously. There being no comment Councilman Bryant made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Councilman Holly. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwomen Triggiano made a motion to pass and publish ordinance 2560-25 according to law, seconded by Councilman Bryant. Motion carried by the following vote: “yes” Council Members Bresnahan, Bryant, Holly, Olivera, Triggiano and Vidreiro. Ordinance First Reading The Borough Attorney read the title of Ordinance 2561-25 for introduction. ORDINANCE 2561-25 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $2,350,000 FOR STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUSINESS DISTRICT IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF MANASQUAN, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, NEW JERSEY, INCLUDING AN ADDITIONAL STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,861,557.37, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $488,442.63 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF. Councilman Holly made a motion to introduce ordinance 2561-25, seconded by Councilwomen Triggiano. Motion carried by the following vote: “yes” Council Members Bresnahan, Bryant, Holly, Olivera, Triggiano, and Vidreiro. “No” none. Committee Reports Public Safety Committee – Councilman Olivera reported on the impending weather due to Tropical Storm Erin. He emphasized the importance of heeding warnings and reminded residents not to enter the ocean after lifeguards are off duty. He further requested that anyone who observes individuals entering the water after hours immediately contact the Manasquan Police Department. Shared Services & Grants Committee – Councilman Bresnahan reported on the current beach conditions, noting that red flags are posted due to hazardous surf. He emphasized that while visiting the beach is permitted, entering the ocean is strictly prohibited. He also expressed his appreciation to everyone for contributing to a successful beach season. Administration Committee – Councilman Bryant reported on the Streetscapes project, which was awarded at this meeting. He noted that this has been a long-term process and recognized Bobby Ferrante, Christy Rice, and Sheila Vidreiro for their contributions since the project began nine years ago. Public Property Committee – Councilman Holly stated that he did not have a report at this time. Land Use Committee – Councilwoman Triggiano reported on the monthly activity of the Code, Construction, and Zoning Department. Community Service Committee – Councilwoman Vidreiro reported on the upcoming local summer beach barbecue scheduled for September 13th, which will feature fireworks, live music, and food available for purchase. She also noted that Flag Football registration is now open and announced that the Tourism Kayak Race at Stockton Lake will take place on August 30th.  AUGUST 18, 2025 Audience Participation Councilman Holly made a motion to open the public portion, seconded by Councilman Bryant. Motion carried unanimously. Carol Budizak, Beachfront, voiced her concern regarding unauthorized parties at the Sea Watch Pavilion and how they relate to the lease agreement. Council agreed to investigate further. Arlene Donegan, Beachfront, voiced her concern regarding parties and crowds at the Sea Watch Pavilion, noting that attendees were present well past 8:30 p.m. She inquired about the pavilion’s hours of operation. Mayor Mangan explained that there are occasions, such as Fireworks nights, when the pavilion is approved to stay open later. He added that, without all the facts available, the matter will be further investigated. Christine Aspen, Curtis Avenue, voiced her concerns regarding a proposed living fence ordinance, particularly in relation to existing trees and shrubs. She asked how the ordinance would affect nine evergreen trees, valued at $1,200 each, which were planted prior to the ordinance’s consideration. The Council acknowledged these concerns and stated that the current draft language may need revision to better address existing trees and varying property setbacks. They agreed to keep the residents informed as the ordinance is further developed, emphasizing the balance between safety requirements and tree preservation. Mary Ryan, Beachfront, commended the Zoning Committee for their work and praised the Mayor for thoroughly explaining the efforts of both the committee and the Planning Board. She noted the transparency of the process, the consideration given to community input, and the willingness to listen to concerns. She added that the Council sets a strong example of community engagement. Councilman Holly made a motion to close the public portion, seconded by Councilman Bryant. Motion carried unanimously. Closed Session The Borough Attorney presented a resolution, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12(b)(7), authorizing the governing body to meet in closed session at 8:26 p.m. Councilman Holly made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Councilwoman Triggiano. Motion carried unanimously. The closed session portion of the minutes begins on the next page. Councilman Bryant made a motion to open the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m., seconded by Councilman Holly. Motion carried unanimously. Councilwomen Triggiano made a motion to close the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m., seconded by Councilman Holly. Motion carried unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Nancy Acciavatti Municipal Clerk DATE APPROVED_09.08.2025_____