Borough Council

July 1, 2026 A Caucus meeting of the Governing Body of Seaside Heights was held at the Municipal comple x in Court Room annex on July 1, 2026 at 4:04 pm Council Members present on roll call: Harry Smith, Vito Ferrone, Bob Triano, Michael Carbone, Penny Graichen, Rich Tompkins Borough Attorney: Robin LaBue Administrator: Chris Vaz Borough Clerk: Diane Stabley RESOLUTION NO. 26-213 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE CONVENING OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT NO EXECUTIVE MEETING Chris Vaz reviewed the regular meeting agenda Vito Ferrone recapped the flood mitigation meeting re: Hiering Ave and Bayside Terr. The caucus meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 4:45 pm  July 1, 2026 A regular meeting of the Governing Body of the Borough of Seaside Heights was held at the Municipal Com plex in the Courtroom on July 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm Mayor Vaz read OPMA statement Chris Vaz read the Serenity Prayer. Pledge of Allegiance. Council members present on roll call: Harry Smith, Vito Ferrone, Rich Tompkins, Bob Triano, Michael Carbone, Penny Graichen Borough Attorney: Robin LaBue Administrator: Chris Vaz Borough Clerk: Diane Stabley Approval of meeting minutes of June 17, 2026 Motion to approve: Carbone Second: Triano Approve: Smith, Ferrone, Carbone, Triano, Graichen, Tompkins The following were approved by consent agenda; RESOLUTION NO. 26-214 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $516,659.70 RESOLUTION NO. 26-215 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPOINTING TEMPORARY/SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS RESOLUTION NO. 26-216 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING REFUND OF WATER/SEWER ACCOUNTS RESOLUTION NO. 26-217 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL TAX SALE CERTIFICATE RESOLUTION NO. 26-21 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING REFUND TO PRPERTY OWNERS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EXCESS ELECCTRICY GENERATED BY SOLAR OANELS RESOLUTION NO. 26-219  July 1, 2026 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS AND UNDERGROUND UTILITIES CORP. RESOLUTION NO. 26-220 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING CHANGE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS EMPLOYEES RESOLUTION NO. 26-221 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER INTO THE SEASIDE HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RESOLUTION NO. 26-222 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING VOLUNTEER MEMBER INTO THE SEASIDE HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND WATER RESCUE TEAM RESOLUTION NO. 26-223 INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK RESOLUTION NO. 26-224 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY FOR POLICE PROTECTION SERVICES FOR PELICAN ISLAND RESOLUTION NO. 26-225 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX ACCOUNTS RESOLUTION NO. 26-226 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AWARDING CONTRACT TO H.A. DEHART FOR MACK CHASSIS TRASH TRUCK RESOLUTION NO. 26-227 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING RETURN OF UNUSED PLANNING BOARD ESCROW FUNDS RESOLUTION NO. 26-228 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR AND RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR OCEAN TERRACE RESTRIPING PROJECT  July 1, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 26-229 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF SEASIDE HEIGHTS, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1526-33-014-011 HELD BY JERSEY ROLL, LLC Motion to approve: Carbone Second: Tompkins Approve: Smith, Ferrone, Carbone, Triano, Graichen, Tompkins Approvals : July 4th & 5th, Seaside Social House coffee truck by yellow curb, mornings July 5th Boyarsky & Beenders Wedding Ceremony @ Sunset Beach Gazebo, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Aug. 8th BID’s Gallery 619 First Anniversary, Blaine Ave. w/road closure length of the gallery building, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Aug. 8th POASH BBQ @ Sunset Beach, 12:00 p.m. – dusk. Aug. 30th Starfleet-USS Challenger Star Trek 60th Anniversary Celebration, film and vendors, Fremont Ave. Beach. Sept. 12th Annual Celebration of Hope Walk, Hope Sheds Lights, Boardwalk, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Sept. 20th Sentimental Cruisers Car & Truck Show, Bay Blvd., 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. July 7th and 21st BID’s Custom Balloon Animals, Boardwalk, Carteret Ave. Stage, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 2027: June 5th and 6th (also temporarily hold June 12th and June 13th) BID’s Rock The Heights Music Festival, miscellaneous locations. Motion to approve: Ferrone Second: Graichen Approve: Smith, Ferrone, Carbone, Triano, Graichen, Tompkins The Mayor opened the meeting to the public; Karen from 202 Franklin Ave had concerns with the lack of handicap signs on Central Avenue and thought the cost of the parking permits were too high Mayor Vaz said the grand opening of the carousel museum was a great success and that the next council meeting would be at 3:00 and 4:00 pm, he also congratulated Diane, Borough clerk on her retirement Council all wished Diane best wishes on her retirement and have a happy 4th of July and thanked everyone for coming The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 5:22 pm July 1, 2026