[AsburyPark] Copy of the Budget
Mr. Deseno, As per your request, I just placed a call to City Hall and the budget will be faxed to you today. If for some reason you to not receive it by the close of business today, please email me tomorrow morning and I will follow up. Once you have received the budget, I would welcome receiving the PDF file you plan to create and I will make sure that it is appropriately placed on the City's website. Thank you for your concern with this matter. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Today - Agendas
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting today, Wednesday, November 12, 2008. The Executive Session begins at 5pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have posted the meeting agendas at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com and I encourage you to attend. I hope this finds you well. Peace, Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] Keady on Kwanza, Christmas and the City Budget
Mr. Deseno: In a recent post to this list you wrote: For the same reason, Keady will bash Columbus Day and rage on (as he did last month again) about the use of public funds for a cultural holiday (Columbus Day) but stays silent on Kwanzaa. Once again, you exercise your less than scrupulous tactics, this time - judgment without query. Thank God our judicial system does not operate in the way that you do. Let me share with you how an adult looking for an answer to a legitimate question may have framed this. Mr. Deseno: Mr. Keady, in the past you have been outspoken about the use of public tax dollars for the City's Columbus Day event. I am curious to know if you have similar feelings about tax dollars being spent on the upcoming Kwanza celebration and for that matter the City spending money on any religious or pseudo-religious events? And I would have responded. First, let me be clear that my concern with the Asbury Park Columbus Day celebration is that it presents a sanitized version of history at best and outright lies at worst. As an educator, my concern was/is that public dollars were/are being spent to misinform our youth about Columbus' discovery of America. If however a private group would like to put on this event (ex. Knights of Columbus) I would both support and defend their right to do that. Second, since you raised the issue about Kwanza, let me share the following. I had a conversation with the City Manager about two weeks ago regarding this and expressed my concern that the City should NOT be paying for this event. While I do believe that the Kwanza event is a positive one for our community and our youth, I do not believe that taxpayer dollars should be spent on events like this. I also do not believe that taxpayer dollars should be spent on any Christmas celebrations either. These are religious or pseudo-religious holidays and spending tax dollars to support them does come dangerously close to violating the establishment clause. To keep these kinds of events going, and I do think they should be kept going, the City could/should help the organizers to find private dollars (Churches, Business Groups, etc.) to fund and promote these events. Now. Since we are talking about spending tax-payer dollars, this is an excellent time to explore a much broader discussion that this community MUST have. In light of the current fiscal crisis in our nation and the impact that that this crisis will have on municipal governments in both the short and long-term, we need to ask (and answer) the questions, What should we spend our tax dollars on? What should we cut from the budget if tax revenues decrease by 10%, 20%, etc.? I recommend that the City start with a clean sheet and put very directed questions to our citizens regarding budget line items and educate them on what each item will cost. Then, with this information in hand, the community can set spending priorities. For example: Do you want to keep the Police Department at its current staffing levels? If so, here is what that will cost (the City would provide a breakdown for every projected penny spent). Once there is consensus on what to spend, move on to the next item. For example: Do you want to keep the Department of Public Works and the Department of Engineering separate departments or should we merge them? If we merged them, here are the potential cost savings, potential increases in efficiency for delivery of services, etc. Once there is consensus on this, move on to the next item. I think you get the idea. I hope everyone is having a great start to the week. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tonight - Agendas
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to let you know that I have posted tonight's City Council meeting agendas on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . I hope many of you will attend tonight's meetings. Have a great day! Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] Survivor Africa's Ethan Zohn coming to Asbury Park with campaign to fight HIV/AIDS
Survivor Africa's Ethan Zohn coming to Asbury Park with campaign to fight HIV/AIDS (Asbury Park, NJ, October 13, 2008) As part of his 500 mile journey to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, Survivor Africa's Ethan Zohn is coming to Asbury Park on October 18, 2008. The event is part of Dribble 2008 for which Zohn is dribbling a soccer ball from Boston to Washington, DC. This is part of a larger effort of Grassroot Soccer United, a youth-led movement of soccer playing kids around the world who are coming together in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa. The event will kick off at 6:30pm at the Langosta Lounge in the Third Avenue Pavilion on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. As part of the festivities, local youth soccer players can take part in the historic dribble with Ethan. For his stop in Asbury Park, Zohn has partnered with AP City Councilman, Jim Keady. Keady, like Zohn, is a former professional goalkeeper, and now directs a local non-profit organization, Educating for Justice, as well as the GK1 Club for soccer goalkeepers. I am really excited about Ethan's visit to Asbury Park, said Keady. What he and Grassroot Soccer United are doing to help stop the AIDS pandemic is some of the most important social justice work of our time. I am thankful that youth players and coaches at the Jersey Shore will get to take part in this wonderful event. Grassroot Soccer United empowers youth to take action to help less fortunate kids around the world gain access to the education and tools that will help them live a healthy life. Through the power of soccer, kids around the globe can become advocates for these critical issues, raise money to help their teammates, and reach out to support African youth. Grassroot Soccer United enables this activity by linking kids together through their website (www.grassrootsoccer.org), providing strategies for contacting each other via mail or phone, and, for a select few, facilitating an actual, in-person introduction. Grassroot Soccer believes that through their efforts, the youth around the world can enable an HIV Free Generation in Africa. The event will include the dribble, autograph signing and pictures with Zohn, as well as a silent auction to benefit Grassroot Soccer United. The event is being sponsored by Metromix Jersey Shore, Langosta Lounge, the GK1 Club, Educating for Justice, and the City of Asbury Park. If you are interested in taking part in the dribble or supporting the event in any other way, please contact Jim Keady at [EMAIL PROTECTED] ### Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night - Agendas
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 6, 2008. The Executive Session begins at 5pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. For your convenience, I have also posted this information on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . I would also like to encourage each of you to get out and vote in the primary election today! For democracy to work for everyone, everyone has to work for democracy. So please exercise your right to vote. I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 6, 2008 - 5PM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC I. Contract Negotiations a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement Update 1. Madison Marquette 2. Madison-Asbury Retail, LLC b. DEP Penalty - Settlement Options (Giberson) c. Interlocal Agreement with the Village of Lock Arbour for public maintenance services (Giberson) d. Health Insurance Coverage e. Marketing/Public Relations: RFP Final Recommendation (Gilmour) f. Transfer of Land for Senior Center Facility II. Potential Litigation a. Metro Homes Update III. Anticipated Litigation a. Kushner Companies/Wesley Lake Grove (Hastie) b. Market Street Mission (Raffetto) ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 6, 2008 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Review of Regular Agenda Items II. CBD Streetscape Discussion - Brian Grant, City Engineer III. Metropolitan Hotel - Donald Sammet, Planning Redevelopment Director IV. Special Event Application 1. Seniors Valentine's Day Dinner Transportation Center 02/08 2. National Multiple Sclerosis Bike Tour Ride Through City 05/17-18 3. Jersey Pride 17th annual Gay Parade Bradley park 06/01 4. SD Soccer For Kids Soccer Tournament First Avenue Beach 09/06 V. Beach Concert Special Event Application Discussion - Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director VI. Interlocal Services with the County of Monmouth for MOD-IV Tax System - Greg Meyers, Chief Finance Officer VII. Request from Monmouth County Cotillion, Inc. use of city's date for Convention Hall VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Council IX. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney X. Matters to be introduced by City Manager XI. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 6, 2008 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTIONSALUTE TO THE FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS - as to compliance with Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk. This meeting was originally scheduled for January 2, 2007, but postponed from that date. 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 1/23/08 (Johnson - Keady absent). 3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION: 4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco 5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES: 6. RESOLUTIONS: (a) Cancel erroneous sewer account. (b) 2007 budget transfers. (c) Temporary budget. (d) Re-advertise for one (1) modular ambulance. 7. ORDINANCES: Introduction: (a) Approve traffic signals - Asbury Avenue and Kingsley Street/ Cookman Avenue; Cookman Ave. and Grand Ave.; Cookman Avenue and Heck St./Monroe Avenue. ORDINANCE - Public Hearing - Adv. 1/17/08 - The Coaster: (a) Sale of 703 Bond Street - undersized lot. (b) Amend STARS Plan. (c) Amend Administration of Zoning functions. (d) Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Giving Tom D. Something to Argue About
Tom, You wrote: Now dsher4 makes a great point. Look, if you folks aren't going to give me something to argue about. I'm gonna leave! :-) Tom, since I like you, I will help you out. I will just repost everything that Dsher4, Hinge, Oak and Dan S. have posted today. It all makes a ton of sense and I know you agree with it. Interestingly, it sounds very familiar to things I have said on this board and from the dais for the past two years and seven months (my time on Council) and the in years prior from the microphone at City Council meetings. However, since it is coming from me and not those you supported, you will find fault with it. Here, I will start you off. I said when I was campaigning and ever since I have been on City Council that Traditional practice is to build the residential and the retail/commercial would follow. The traditional approach was not appropriate for AP and that is why (in part) the first stage was a failure of sorts. We had many more problems to deal with besides the traditional ones of venturing into a new area. Those problems needed to be addressed by non-traditional approaches like building out the retail beachfront first. The major investment to do so would have convinced potential condo buyers that we were serious. So there you go, start arguing my friend, I'm sure I have no idea what I am talking about. Glad I could help. :-) Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Ok Mr. Vail, I'll take the bait...
The psuedo activisists that go around pointing fingers at succesful American Companies often have an agenda that has little to do with improving the lives of factory workers. Paul, You assert (without having the courage to say my name directly) that I have an agenda that has little to do with improving the lives of factory workers. What exactly do you believe my agenda to be? I am most interested in hearing your thoughts. When I return to Indonesia in 2008 I will run it by my labor activist friends there and see if they share in your assertions. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, December 19, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. For your convenience, I have also posted this information on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 19, 2007 4PM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Agenda Items For 4:00PM - Only Council Membership in Attendance for this session I. Personnel a. Professional Appointments 1. Attorneys: City, Redevelopment, Bond, Conflict Redevelopment, Workers Comp, Tax Appeals, Tax Foreclosure, General Conflict, and Special 2. Auditor 3. Appraisal b. Departmental Reorganization Agenda Items for 5:00PM I. Contract Negotiations a. WRA Subsequent Developers Agreement b. Senior Housing Facility II. Litigation a. Teicher (Sammet) b. Life Center Academy vs. City of Asbury Park (Raffetto) III. Land Acquisition a. 23 Borden Avenue (Raffetto) for Affordable Housing Project ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 19, 2007 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Review of Regular Agenda Items II. Undersized Land Sale Results for 703 Bond Street (Block 138, Lot 15) - James Famularo, Assistant City Manager III. Special Event Applications 1. City of Asbury Park Championship Teams Parade Starts at Bangs Dewitt 12/22 IV. Request to use City Date at Convention Hall by Brookdale Community College for speaking presentation to Asbury Park, Long Branch, and Neptune Middle and High School students V. Request to use City Date at Convention Hall by Hope Academy High School for high school basketball game VI. Items Presented by Brian Grant, City Engineer 1. Electric Supply for Bradley Park 2. Above Ground Transformer Approvals for Pavilions 3. Revision of Bradley Park Vehicular Turning Movements 4. Meandering Boardwalk (Bocce Courts) Revision 5. Authorization to proceed on Request for Proposals for Parking Meters (Discussion) 6. Notification of upcoming Change Order for 2007 Road Improvement VII. Laurence Gumina, Asbury Towers/Presbyterian Homes Executive Director 1. Renovation Project submittal to Redevelopment Entity 2. Resolution in Support of Renovation Project Funding Application for Balancing Housing Neighborhood Preservation Program VIII. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan - Donald Sammet, Redevelopment Planning Director X. Vacation/Dedication in Waterfront Redevelopment Area (WRA) - Frederick Raffetto, City Attorney XI. Matters to be introduced by City Council XII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney XIII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 19, 2007 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION SALUTE TO THE FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS as to compliance with Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk. 1. PUBLIC HEARING Advertised 12/6/07 in The Coaster- Sewer Rates 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 12/5/07 4. PAYROLL RESOLUTION: 5. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco 6. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES: (a) Bingo Licenses for 2008 Jewish War Veterans Post #125 7. RESOLUTIONS: (a) Appointments/Re-Appointments (b) Annual Notice (c) Apply for NPTA grant - $125,000 (d) Application supporting NPP-Asbury Towers (e) 2007 Budget Transfers (f) Approving Adjustments to Sewer Rate Schedule (g) Awarding Engineering Contract to LGA 8. ORDINANCES: Introduction: Amend STARS Redevelopment Plan 9. DECISION ON BIDS Received 12/12/07 Type III Ambulance, 2 RCA Bids 1215 ½ Monroe Avenue and 40 Ridge Avenue Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Press Conference Regarding the Esperanza
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you of an important press conference that will take place tomorrow. Here are the particulars: Topic: Asbury Park City Council's Response to Metro Homes' work stoppage on the Esperanza Date:Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Time:3:30pm Location: Asbury Park City Hall I encourage all of you to attend this important event. I hope this finds you well. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Coaster Article on Esperanza Shutdown
from scratch. It will have to start over, with committee meetings, he said. Councilman James Keady, who has frequently been critical of redevelopment efforts, said, he will attend Fridays meeting, but would like it to be an open session where all segments of the community could be heard. People who care about our community who should share ideas to fix this thing, Keady said. Keady countered Loffredos contention that the shut down is due to the housing bust. If Councilman Loffredo and his supporters are blaming this situation on the state of housing market, they are being disingenuous at best, Keady said. The waterfront was in motion to be developed during the hottest housing market in history, the plan was flawed from the beginning. Keady said there are a whole range of ideas that could be implemented to develop the waterfront including construction of moderate hotels and housing units, ranging from $150,000 to $350,000. The year-round community needs to benefit from the fact that Asbury Park needs to be a resort destination, he said. We need to go back to what worked in the past for Asbury Park. He continued, What worked in the past would work for it in the future. Keady said part of the problem is that the city has not been marketed to middle class people. It has to be marketed to them. If Im a middle class man with a family, Ill spend $125 per night to come to the beach, take my children to the arcade and go out to a nice restaurant .if its clean and safe, thats who will come. Another idea Keady described was providing moderate housing on the beachfront that could be used as rental units during the winter months for college students and summer rentals for vacationers. There could be reasonable rates from September to May and come May you have summer rentals. Theres a whole range of ideas that could be pursued. Keady also expressed frustration that area newspapers have not fully investigated plans and progress of redevelopment efforts. Contact Joanne Papaianni at [EMAIL PROTECTED] James W. Keady, co-Director Educating for Justice, Inc. 601 Bangs Avenue, Ste. 601 Asbury Park, NJ 07712 732.988.7322 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.educatingforjustice.org Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tonight
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tonight, Wednesday, December 5, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 5pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. For your convenience I have also posted this information on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2007 - 5PM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC I. Contract Negotiations a. WRA Subsequent Developer's Report b. Interfaith Neighbors c. YMCA Building (Mr. Brian Grant) II. Litigation a. Metropolitan Hotel III. Personnel a. Professional Appointments 1. Attorneys: City, Redevelopment, Bond, Conflict Redevelopment, Workers' Comp, Tax Appeals, Tax Foreclosure, General Conflict, and Special Auditor 2. Auditor 3. Appraisal 4. Chief Finance Officer ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2007 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Review of Regular Agenda Items II. Items Presented by Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director 1. Asbury Works Lease and Relocation Funding 2. Lease Project Amendment to Increase Funding III. Special Event Applications Madison Marquette Holiday Fireworks 3rd and 5th Between Beaches 11/30 IV. Asbury Park Sustainability Committee, Tom Pivinski - Member V. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan Recommendations from the Planning Board, Don Sammet, Redevelopment and Planning Director VI. Matters to be introduced by City Council VII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager IX. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA DECEMBER 5, 2007 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION SALUTE TO THE FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS - as to compliance with Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk. 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 10/17/07 (CM Loffredo and DM Bruno absent) RM 11/7/07 (Mayor Sanders absent) RM 11/19/07 (CM Loffredo and Mayor Sanders absent) 3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION: 4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco 5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES: (a) Raffle License - Little League - RL:15-2007 (b) Liquor Transfer - Red Fusion license 6. RESOLUTIONS: (a) Appointments/Re-Appointments (Finance Officer) (b) Items from the Tax Collector (c) Increase Municipal Court Change Fund (d) Senior Center Rental Agreement with Seaview Towers (e) Retain LGA Engineering, Inc. $25K 7. ORDINANCES: Introduction: None ORDINANCES: Public Hearing: Adv. 11/21/07 - The Coaster (a) Increase liquor license fees and eliminate retirement fund fee of $200.00 per year 8. DECISION ON BIDS - 1511 Park Avenue (RCA Project) Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Special City Council Workshop Session Tonight
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Mayor and Council of the City of Asbury Park will hold a Special Workshop Session tonight, Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at 7:00 PM at the Asbury Tower Senior Center, 1701 Ocean Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss community issues. There will not be any official business conducted at this meeting. I encourage you to attend and I hope this finds you well. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Planning Board to Review Springwood Avenue Plan
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to let you know that the Asbury Park Planning Board will be reviewing the proposed Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan on Monday, October 22nd at 7pm in the City Council chambers. This is yet another opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed plan. I hope that many of you will attend and give your input. For your convenience, I have posted this information on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Special Executive Session on Waterfront Redevelopment
Friends of Asbury Park: This Friday the City Council will be holding a special Executive Session meeting to discuss the state of the Waterfront Redevelopment. As I understand it, the goal of this meeting is to develop a collective vision and plan of action for the Waterfront in light of the current state of progress, market conditions, the City budget, etc. By this point in the Waterfront Redevelopment, the Citizens of Asbury Park were promised at least 1200 new ratables (300 per year over 4 years) and $8,000 in tax revenue per ratable. To date, we have approximately 40 new ratables. This is despite the fact that Asbury Partners had the ability to develop waterfront property in Monmouth County in what was arguably the hottest four years in real estate development in our nation's history. This is an important time for your Councilmembers to hear from you. I have outlined below some important facts for you to review with regards to both the City Budget and the Waterfront Redevelopment. I am sure you will see why/how these are related. I have also posted this information on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ and I encourage you to talk about it there. This letter is being sent out to two different listserves, so if you want everyone to whom I am writing to be able to hear your input and comments, please post on the blog. I hope this finds you well. Peace, Jim Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ Facts on the City Budget and the Waterfront Redevelopment On June 20, 2007 the City Council approved a $ 35.5 million budget with a minimal increase in the City tax rate (not including county and school rate increases.) This amount is similar to last years; however, since the 2004 budget the City Council majority has increased spending by just over $8 million. If the state had not come to the aid of certain City Council members' pleas for help, our minimal tax bill increase would have been $2,685 per household, on an average assessed home of $150,000. The City Manager has stated that, It's going to be a few years before we can balance a budget with our own revenues. Larry Fishman of Asbury Partners has stated that, I think the city's going to have to plug that gap ($7.5m) for another year. Asbury Park's deficit was supposed to be eliminated back in 2002 when the city sold all of our waterfront properties and pavilions. Citizens were then told in 2005 that the surplus of $11million from the sale of the Sewer bond would go to plugging the budget for the next three years. As proof to support this bond and to gain approval, the City presented a report to the Local Finance Board stating that Asbury Park will have annual recurring revenue beginning in 2006 to 2008 equaling $4.2 m in phase 1; (and) phase 2 will be on line in 2008-2009 with an additional $4.2m. The following is a list of deficiencies on the part of Asbury Partners under the terms of the recent Dispute Resolution Agreement: A. Convention Hall (Schedule B) (i) Window Replacement Program. The window replacement program was to be completed in May 2007. Asbury Partners subsequently indicated that this program would be completed by September of 2007. On May 31, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that the condition of the window openings necessitated repair of those openings and that fabrication of the replacement windows would be deferred until the details of the necessary repairs were completed. The Recent Submission indicates that reconstruction of the window openings has begun but there is no definitive completion date. (ii) Interior Store Replacements. Interior Store Replacements were to be completed in September of 2006. An updated projection by Asbury Partners' representatives was July 2007. To date, this work has not commenced. On April 19, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that a bid award was expected on April 20, 2007. The Recent Submission indicates that construction will commence in September and be competed in December of 2007. However, the City is still awaiting indication that the SHPO has approved the interior storefront design. (iii) Arcade Entrance Structure Repair. This work was to be completed by May 2007. Revised projections from Asbury Partners' representatives were that the work would commence in early April and would be completed in August 2007. On May 31, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that revisions were necessary to existing plans and that a permit modification would be applied for. The Recent Submission indicates that construction will start in mid-September, and be completed in December 2007. (iv) Exterior Store Fronts and Entry Doors. This work would be completed in April of 2007. To date, this work has not been commenced. On May 4, 2007, Asbury Partners indicated that an extension for submitting bids was granted with the new deadline being May 18, 2007. The Recent Submission lacks any definitive timeframe for the completion of the work. (v) Entire
[AsburyPark] Security Cameras and Allan's Concerns
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to address recent posts on this message board referencing my efforts to place security cameras in hot spots throughout the City. As you may recall, on June 13, 2007 I made a written request to City Manager Reidy and Police Chief Kinmon to research this issue and bring a proposal to the Council for us to consider and execute. In response to this request, City Manager Reidy and Police Chief Kinmon requested a minimum of two months to gather the information necessary to prepare this proposal. During each City Council meeting following my initial request I have asked for updates on this matter. To date, Police Chief Kinmon has researched various security camera systems and he or members of his staff have done site visits to cities in North Jersey that have effective security camera systems in place. I am confident that by our September 19, 2007 City Council Meeting Police Chief Kinmon will have a full proposal prepared for the Council to review. To address some of the specific concerns raised on this board by Mr. Allan Peterson about this matter: 1. I am open to utilizing money from the community development fund to partially finance the camera system. I also discussed with Assemblyman Kean at his August 6, 2007 press conference at the Westside Community Center, his offer to secure funding from the state level to purchase the security cameras. 2. It is important to note that regardless of what money is available or what is in the proposal that Chief Kinmon delivers, I only have one vote. As Deputy Mayor Bruno consistently reminds me, one needs three votes to make any policy happen. I have made my position clear on wanting to utilize security cameras as a means to stem violent crime in our City. I suggest that Mr. Peterson's energies would be better spent on lobbying the other members of Council for their support on this matter. 3. My offer to go out for a beer or coffee is still open to you Allan. As I wrote in a personal email to you months ago, I think it would be beneficial for us to get together so I can listen to all of the concerns that you have and so that I can share with you my hopes and vision for Asbury Park. Just email or call (732.988.7322) and let me know when/where you would like to get together. I hope this finds each of you well and enjoying this beautiful Labor Day! Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 5, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. For your convenience, I have also posted this information on my website at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 - 4PM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC A. Agenda Items for 4:00 PM I. Contract Negotiations a. Present Items for Waterfront Negotiations B. Agenda Items for 5:00 PM I. Contract Negotiations a. Asbury Park Center Tax Abatement Agreement (Haushalter) b. Nassau Capital Advisors, LLC (Raffetto) II. Litigation a. Metropolitan Hotel Update (Aaron/Raffetto) b. Teicher Update (Aaron) c. Bercovitz McDonald Settlement III. Property Acquisition a. Senior Citizen Facility IV. Personnel a. Assistant Animal Control Officer ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Review of Regular Agenda Items II. Request to permit a Retaining Wall in the City's right-of-way 1. Brian Grant, City Engineer 2. Michael Winning, Esq. (on behalf of the applicant) III. Items Presented by Donald Sammet 1. Telecommunication Ordinance 2. CBD Redevelopment Plan Amendment IV. Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director 1. Apple Harvest Festival 2. Banner for Parking Deck V. RCA Administrator 1. Hazel Samuels, Community Development Director VI. Request to permit Active Duty Military Personnel Disabled Veterans access to beach for free or discount rate VII. Special Event Applications Event Name - Description - Location - Date 1. Pentecostal Church - Worship Service - Library Park - 9/01 2. St. George Greek Church - Picnic - James Bradley Park - 9/16 3. Citizens on Patrol - Flea market - Sunset Park - 10/13 4. National Center For Missing Children- Rest stop for ride - Between Grand Heck Avenues - 9/16 VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Council IX. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney X. Matters to be introduced by City Manager XI. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION SALUTE TO THE FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS - as to compliance with Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk. 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 7/18/07. RM 8/1/07 (DM Bruno absent). 3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION: 4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco 5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES: (a) Renewal - Special Ruling - 508 Cookman Avenue (b) Amend Bingo License - Harold Daly Post #1333 (c) Application for Raffle License - Mercy Center 6. RESOLUTIONS: (a) Appointments/Re-Appointments. (b) Hazel Samuels as RCA Administrator (c) Tax Collector 6 items (d) Subordination of Mortgage Block 154, Lot 5.04 (e) Designating Springwood Ave. Redevelopment area (f) Advertise for RFP for Architectural Firm-Firehouse 7. ORDINANCES: Introduction : (a) Amend Certain Salaries for Certain Employees ORDINANCES: Public Hearing - Adv. 8/9 Coaster: (a) Amend Zoning Ordinance. Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tonight - Agendas
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tonight, Wednesday, August 1, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. . I have also posted them on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com for your convenience. I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 1, 2007 - 4PM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC A. Agenda Items for 4:00 PM I. Contract Negotiations a. Present Items for Waterfront Negotiations B. Agenda Items for 5:00 PM I. Contract Negotiations a. Steinbach's Parking Update (Hastie) II. Litigation a. Metropolitan Hotel Update b. Teicher Update (Aaron) c. Michael Johnson vs. City of Asbury Park (Raffetto) III. Eminent Domain a. Asbury Park Board of Education (Aaron) 407 Lake Avenue IV. Negotiations/Personnel a. Animal Control Contract with Associated Humane Society ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 1, 2007 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Review of Regular Agenda Items II. Donations for Beach Expenses III. Items Presented by Brian Grant, City Engineer 1. Local Aide Submission 2. Rest Rooms at Fisherman Lot 3. HDSRF Application for Block 160, Lot 03 4. Temporary Over Head on Ocean Avenue 5. Construction Contract Award for CBD Sewer 6. Street Sign Standard IV. Items Presented by Donald Sammet, Planning Redevelopment Director 1. Request for Zoning Ordinance Change for Automobile Related Uses in B2 Zone 2. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Preliminary Investigation 3. Fifth Avenue Pavilion Concept Review V. Items Presented by Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director 1. Homebuyers Exposition 2. UEZ Board Appointments VI. Scattered Sites Redevelopment Update, James Famularo, Assistant City Manager VII. Special Event Applications Madison Marquette Lifeguard Tournament 3rd Ave. Beach 8/4 Robert Pugh Block Party Summerfield Ave. (Borden DeWitt) 8/4 Cathedral Intern. SummerFest 2007 James Bradley Park 8/4 Madison Marquette Beach Blanket Drive 5th Ave. Beach 8/17 Bethel Christian Baptism 7th Ave. Beach 8/18 Friends of Clearwater Clearwater Festival Sunset Park 8/18 19 AP Historical Society Art Show Boardwalk (5th Ave Convention Hall) 8/19 Madison Marquette AP Bike Tour Tour finishes at 1st Ave. Pavilion 8/24 Clean Rides Surf Camp Surfing Beach 8/24 City Of Asbury Park Back to School Party Dead End of Atkins Ave. (City Properties) 8/25 Madison Marquette Beach Party (lifeguard) 5th Ave. Beach 8/31 Madison Marquette Labor Day Fireworks 2nd 3rd Avenue Beaches 9/2 VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Council IX. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney X. Matters to be introduced by City Manager XI. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 1, 2007 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION SALUTE TO THE FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS - As to compliance with Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2006, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk. 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 7/18/07 (if ready) 3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION: 4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco 5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES: 6. RESOLUTIONS: (a) Appointments/Re-Appointments. (b) Advertise for bids for refuse collection. (c) Authorization to pay bills. (d) Hazel Samuels as RCA Administrator. (e) Grant Funds - Hazardous Discharge Sites. (f) DUI Program. (g) UEZ - Fire Truck Debit Service. (h) Items of revenue for 2007 Budget (3). (i) Dedication by Rider - Mounted Patrol Unit. (j) Items from Tax Collector (2). (k) Cool Cities Designation 7. ORDINANCES: Introduction : (a) Amend Zoning Ordinance. ORDINANCES: Public Hearing: (a) Advertised 7/12/07 - The Coaster: 1. Bond Ordinance - 2007 Road Program. 2. Eminent Domain - 1201 Kingsley Street. (b) Advertised 7/25/07 - AP Press: 1. Amend - Dogs on Beach. Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night - Agendas
Friends of Asbury Park: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, July 18, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 5pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. For your convenience, I have also posted this information on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com. I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA JULY 18, 2007 - 5PM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC I. Litigation A. Metropolitan Hotel (Scattered Sites Issues) B. Property Acquisition (STARS Phase I) C. UEZ Board Appointment Recommendations II. Contract Negotiations A. Steinbach Parking Agreement - Mr. Tom Hastie, Legal Counsel B. Ejection Pump Issue C. Waterfront Height: BBP Analysis ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA JULY 18, 2007 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. UEZ Marquee Sign (Sunset Park) - Mr. Tom Gilmour, Commerce Director II. Mounted Patrol - Mr. Mark Kinmon, Police Chief III. Special Event Applications Trinity Church Church Service Library Square Park 8/5/07 IV. Matters to be introduced by City Council V. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney VI. Matters to be introduced by City Manager VII. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA July 18, 2007 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION SALUTE TO THE FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS - as to compliance with Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk. PROCLAMATION: Holly Ferris and Pablo Morales AWARD TO THE CITY: Clean Communities - 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM 6/20/07 (M. Sanders absent) (CM Keady partial). RM 7/3/07 (Mayor Sanders and Deputy Mayor Bruno - partial). 3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION: 4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservco 5. RESOLUTIONS: (a) Appointments/Re-Appointments. (b) Discharge of Mortgage (5). (c) Certification of Audit - Group Affidavit. (d) Resolution of NJEIT Loan (3). (e) Washington Ave. joint project with Housing Authority. 6. ORDINANCES: Introduction : None Decision: From 5/23/07 - Baronet/Fast Lane. Public Hearing: Adv. 6/28 Coaster (a) Guaranty of Payment on Capital Equipment. (b) Eminent Domain - 1604 Webb Street. (c) Re: Dogs on beach. 7. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES: (a) HEARING - Objections to Brick Wall. Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] Celebrating the Arts in Asbury Park
Friends of Asbury Park, I just received the following newsletter from ArtsCAP, the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park. Please take advantage of all the great exhibits, shows and events listed here. For your convenience, I have posted this information on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com. I hope this finds you well. Peace, JWK ArtsCAP Committee Meetings Monday, July 23, 7:00 PM St. Augustines Church Corner of Prospect and Atlantic Avenue Asbury Park, NJ Whether you currently serve on an ArtsCAP committee or have interest in joining one, please join us and learn about what you can do to make a difference in Asbury Parks cultural scene! FINE ART EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT A Boardwalk and 5th Ave (732) 988-3077 Presents: Layer Kake: paintings * photographs * drawings * mixed media Opens July 14th Apart Contemporary Fine Art and Framing Gallery 531 Bangs Ave (732) 988-7377 Presents: Arlene Mollows Ocean Diary Opening Night Reception June 23rd, 6-8 pm Runs through July 21 APEX Gallery 610 Main St., Asbury Park (732) 776-7746 http://www.apexgalleryasburypark.com/ Presents: Summer Hits! The Jersey Shore and other themes by Gallery Artists Runs through August 26th MUSIC, THEATRE, and COMEDY: Willie Mitchell Collaboration The Plaza: Boardwalk @ 5th Ave Free Admission Saturday, July 14, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Dan Lawson Club Deep: Boardwalk between 2nd and 3rd Aves Free Admission Sunday, July 15, 2:00 - 5:00 PM Verdis LA TRAVIATA Paramount Theatre: Corner of Ocean and Sunset Ave Tickets: (732) 720-9200 or http://www.mlonj.org/ The Metro Lyric Opera Company opens their 49th season at the Paramount with Verdis powerful piece about tormented love and passion. Saturday, July 21, 8 PM Chicago City Limits Improv Paramount Theatre: Corner of Ocean and Sunset Ave Tickets: (732) 897-8810 or visit http://www.asburyevents.com/ The Park Players presents New York's longest-running comedy revue. Saturday, July 24, 7:30 PM Bob Egans Open Mic Piano Bar Moonstruck Bar and Restaurant 517 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ (732)-988-0123 Bring your singing voice along and perform with Bob Egan at the swankiest piano bar around! Sunday, July 22, 7-10 PM Comedienne Judy Gold Paramount Theatre: Corner of Ocean and Sunset Ave Tickets: http://www.roadtripasburypark.com/ Road Trip 6 and Asbury Park Marketing Fund Comedy Night Present star of stage and screen Judy Gold Saturday, July 28, 9:30 PM CONTINUING PROGRAMS: Summer Jazz Series The City of Asbury Park is sponsoring a Summer Jazz Series Every Friday 5:00pm - 7:30pm Asbury Park Transportation Center Main Cookman Avenues. The Series continues through Labor Day Weekend. UPCOMING FEATURED ARTISTS : 7/20 Phedomia Jazz Band 7/27 Al Wright Jazz Band 8/3 Greg Gambone 8/10 Melvin McKnight 8/17 Six Shoes 8/24 Clifford Adams 8/31 Bradford Hayes Sax. Short Film Forum Sponsored by Black Box 1st Monday of every month Stephen Crane House 508 4th Avenue, Asbury Park $5 donation Joyful Noise Café Jazz Series Joyful Noise Cafe Corner of Asbury Avenue and Prospect Avenue Every Friday at 8:00 p.m. Hot Sand 1200 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park Boardwalk Email - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.hotsandap.com/ Telephone - (732) 927-5475 Come check out Asbury Boardwalks latest addition - a glass blowing studio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean! Stop by or visit their website to sign up for a variety of Glass Blowing classes and exhibitions. Jersey Shore Writer's Studio 1st Tuesday of each month 7:30 pm Beginning June 5, 2007 Stephen Crane House 508 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ The Jersey Shore Writers Studio (JSWS) is a comfortable, supportive environment created specifically with the writer in mind. The Studio is open to all theatre artists who would like to collaborate in a creative atmosphere to develop a play, screenplay, short story, memoir, etc and who wish to hear their words read by members of the Studio. The experience of hearing a character come alive is a critical step in the process for the writer. In support of that idea, an important component of the JSWS is the intense collaboration between writer and actor. JSWS is an opportunity to develop new work, fine-tune existing work and provide a creative and nurturing home for the aspiring writer. For more information and submissions, contact Lou Liberatore at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or 212 647-1959. Electronic submissions of 10 pages (maximum) of a play or screenplay or 5 pages (maximum) of prose are required for consideration and scheduling of a reading. Dont see your program listed here? Please email ArtsCAP with your event and all applicable details at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to:
[AsburyPark] Tourism and Asbury Park
Friends of Asbury Park: In the past day or so a number of people have been posting to one of the local listserves here in Asbury Park about tourism and our City. In light of what has been written, and also in light of the new life Madison Marquette has brought to our waterfront, I thought I would repost a portion of The Keady Report from January 2006 that speaks to this topic. I offer it to keep alive the current conversation about refocusing our efforts to establish Asbury Park as THE premier tourist destination on the Jersey Shore. As you read, I ask you to take particular note of the statistic about accommodations. Asbury Park will need hotels and guest houses to capture these tourist dollars. A bedroom condo community will not serve this purpose. __ Re-focusing on Tourism: In preparations for the January 27th meeting with Asbury Partners I did some cursory research on tourism in New Jersey. I undertook this research because in my gut I just did not believe the argument that Asbury Partners and our own Redevelopment Attorney, Jim Aaron, were making that retail redevelopment must always be preceded by significant residential development for it to be successful. This was one of the defenses for Asbury Partners lack of action on the boardwalk properties. They were basically saying that there needed to be more people living near the boardwalk to make the properties commercially viable. I did not buy it when they first said it and now that I have some numbers to back up my gut feeling, I am quite confident in my position. The simple fact is that we have one mile of beautiful beaches and that if we create a safe, attractive boardwalk, there will be more than enough tourism to support the investments made to redevelop the Pavilions, Conventional Hall, the Paramount Theater and the Casino Complex. To support my case, here are some facts from the NJ Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission. * The economic impact of the Travel and Tourism Industry in New Jersey contributes $30 billion dollars in economic activity each year and creates 416,000 jobs. * In 2003, 65 million people visited New Jersey and tourism generated $2.9 billion in state and local government revenues. * Of the dollars spent on tourism in New Jersey, accommodations account for the largest share (37%), followed by food (26%), shopping (16%), transportation (10%) and entertainment (7%). * Nowhere is the impact of the Travel and Tourism industry more evident than at the JERSEY SHORE. The four counties that make up the Shore (Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth and Ocean) account for more than 72% or $21.6 billion in annual economic activity. Could you imagine if Asbury Park were able to garner just 5% of the travel and tourism industry in NJ? That would be an influx of $1,500,000,000 into our local economy. This is why we need to seriously reconsider the focus of our efforts on the oceanfront and maximize our beaches, our brand name and our music history to create a first class tourist destination. For your convenience, I have posted this on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com. I look forward to reading your comments and I hope this finds you well. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] Should We Make Cuts to the Proposed 2007 Municipal Budget?
Dear Friends of Asbury Park: Please visit www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ and give your input on the following question: Should We Make Cuts to the Proposed 2007 Municipal Budget? For your convenience, I have included information about the budget and information about a special budget review meeting being held tomorrow. Your comments and questions help me to make the most informed decisions for our community. I look forward to hearing from you. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] The Keady Report - New Blog Posts
Dear Friends of Asbury Park: There are two new posts at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . 1. Should Asbury Park Use Video Cameras in High Crime Areas? 2. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan - Plan Review I encourage you to visit and to post your thoughts. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Enjoy the Arts in Asbury Park this Summer!
Dear Friends of Asbury Park: I have just posted an exciting list of art and music events happening in Asbury Park this summer at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . You will not find anything like these in any other town on the Jersey Shore. So please check the listings and come out and join the fun! I want to thank Mark McDonald from ArtsCAP for providing this info. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] City Council Meetings Tomorrow - Agendas
Dear Constituents: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, April 4, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. I have also posted them on my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ for your convenience. I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING AGENDA APRIL 4, 2007 - 4PM CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC I. Property Acquisition - Mr. Raffetto A. 23 Borden Avenue, Block 97, Lot 29 II. Litigation A. Teicher Update - Mr. Raffetto B. Block 227 Update - Mr. Raffetto C. City of Asbury Park vs. Community Medical Center and City of Asbury Park vs. Monmouth Medical Center - Mr. Diaz III. Contract Negotiations A. DRA/Progress Report - Mr. Sammet B. Estoppel and Consent Agreement - Mr. Aaron C. EIT Application - Mr. Hastie IV. Personnel A. Municipal Judge Appointment V. Potential Litigation A. 31-33 Jersey Street, Block 59, Lot 25 - Mr. Raffetto ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA APRIL 4, 2007 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Review of Regular Agenda II. 2007 Beach Bathing Season - Mr. Garrett Giberson, Public Maintenance Director III. Brownfields Development Area Funds Application for the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Area - Mr. Raffetto, City Attorney IV. Thomas Gilmour, Commerce Director A. Resolution to Accept Grant Proceeds for the Asbury Park High School to have Asbury Works Implement In-School Job Training Program B. Resolution to Endorse Bill A30938 and S2491 for the Purpose of Revising Provisions for Collection and Rebate of State Sales Tax by UEZ Businesses V. Special Event Applications NameDescriptionLocation Date Jewell Marketing110th Anniversary Party Convention Hall 4/13 Jewell MarketingTaste of Asbury Convention Hall 4/14 JS Running Club Benefit for Special Olympics Boardwalk 4/21 Center in AP Jersey Shore AIDS Walk Boardwalk 5/20 Big Brothers Volleyball Tournament 4th Avenue Beach 6/10 Jersey Pride NJ 16th Pride Parade Atlantic Square Pk 6/23 Salvation Army Weekly Gospel Service Boardwalk Many VI. Request from the Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance Recital to Use City's Date for Convention Hall - June 10, 2007 VII. Matters to be introduced by City Council VIII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney IX. Matters to be introduced by City Manager X. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA April 4, 2007 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SILENT PRAYER/MOMENT OF REFLECTION SALUTE TO THE FLAG ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR SANDERS - as to compliance with Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 ,that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: The Annual Notice was forwarded to the Asbury Park Press, The Coaster, and Star Ledger on December 27, 2007, and posted on the City bulletin board the same date. All notices are on file with the City Clerk. 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RM - 3/7 (Mayor Sanders absent) RM - 3/21 (DM Bruno absent) 3. PAYROLL RESOLUTION: 4. BILL RESOLUTION + Inservo 5. APPLICATIONS/LIQUOR LICENSES: 6. RESOLUTIONS: (a) Appointments/Re-appointments. (b) Child Abuse Prevention Month. (c) Insurance Settlement. (d) Acceptance of grant money -$31,000. (e) Amend temporary budget. (f) Discharge of Mortgage (5). (g) State contract purchases - radio and ammunition. 7. ORDINANCES: Introduction - (a) Salary - Assistant Animal Control Officer (b) Handicapped Parking - 21 DeWitt Avenue ORDINANCES: Public hearing: Adv. 3/15/07 - Coaster: (a) Street Sweeping (b) 721 Cookman Avenue - Air Space Easement Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Correcting Mr. Vail's comments
Ladies and Gentlemen: I am writing to correct for the record statements recently posted by Mr. Paul Vail regarding the March 20, 2007 Zoning Board Meeting. Mr. Vail wrote: Sadly, Councilman Keady once again was present at this zoning board hearing against the advice of the city attorney. I am not sure where Mr. Vail is getting his information from, but to be sure that each of you has the facts, I have included below an email exchange between myself and the City Attorney that I had today to clarify this matter. March 23, 2007 Mr. Raffetto, In a February 9th email communication you advised the Governing Body regarding their attendance at the Zoning Board hearings dealing with the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission. Based on your communication I was under the assumption that City Council Members could attend the hearings, but they simply could not and should not participate (i.e. give testimony, cross examine witnesses or ask questions of Board members.) At each of the Zoning Board meetings on this matter I took your advice and simply observed. To date, four citizens have questioned me on this matter and whether my attendance was in fact allowed. My concern is that if four citizens were willing to approach me, there may be others that are unsure about the facts on this matter. For the record, can you please answer the following: 1. Did I interpret your February 9th communication correctly, that City Council Members can attend these hearings but they simply could not and should not participate (i.e. give testimony, cross examine witnesses or ask questions of Board members.)? 2. Can you confirm that I placed a telephone call to you on February 13th to further ensure legal clarity on this matter? 3. Can you confirm that in your voicemail recording that you left me in response to my call on February 13th that you stated that I could attend the Zoning Board meeting and observe and that I should simply not participate? 4. Can you confirm that immediately following the February 13th Zoning Board meeting, we spoke on the telephone and I again confirmed with you that my attendance at the meeting was not problematic? 5. Finally, can you please place a telephone call and/or email Mr. Serpico, the Zoning Board attorney, and ask him to officially confirm whether or not I actively participated in either the February 13th or March 20th Zoning Board hearings on the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission and whether or not, in his legal opinion, my attendance at these meetings as a silent observer is in any way legally problematic? Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing back from you. Peace, JWK March 23, 2007 Councilman Keady, In response to the questions that you have posed in your e-mail of earlier today regarding the recent hearings before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on the Market Street Mission project, I can confirm the following: 1.Yes, I did provide legal advice to all of the Governing Body members through an e-mail correspondence of Feb. 9, 2007, and yes, you did interpret my legal advice correctly. 2.Yes, I can confirm your telephone call to me of Feb. 13th, regarding this matter, as set forth in # 2. 3.Yes, I can confirm your statement set forth in # 3. 4.Yes, I can confirm your statement set forth in # 4. 5.In response to your request, I have just spoken to Mr. Serpico on the telephone, and he has confirmed that you did not make any public statements or otherwise actively participate in the hearings that took place on February 13th or March 20th. Neither Mr. Serpico nor I have any problem with your attending the meetings, as a silent observer only, to merely witness the proceedings, like any other member of the public. I hope the above sufficiently responds to your inquiries. Should you require anything further, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, Frederick C. Raffetto, Esq. Mr. Vail also wrote: The councilman placed himself squarely among the Mission Supporters, two of whom had to be evicted from council chambers during the proceedings. For the majority of the meeting I sat on the right side of the City Council Chambers next to Mr. Tom Pivinski, an Asbury Park resident and business owner and someone I consider a friend. To my knowledge, Mr. Pivinski has not taken a public position on this matter. As for those who were evicted from the meeting, Mr. Vail is referring to Mr. Mitchell Briggs and his two children (one and four years of age). Mr. Briggs, who I also consider a friend, was asked by the Board Chair if he could ask his one-year-old to be quiet (the child was making noise). Mr. Briggs was not happy with the request from the Chair and he expressed that vocally. He did eventually leave the chamber with his children after the Chair asked for his removal by the AP Police Officer in attendance. While Mr. Briggs was
[AsburyPark] Vinyl Siding in AP
Johnnie, I saw your recent post to the AP listserve and I am writing to encourage you to reconsider your use of vinyl siding on your home. Vinyl siding is arguably one of the most destructive materials ever introduced into our biosphere. If you are interested in learning more about this, I offer the following websites: http://www.myhouseisyourhouse.org/ www.bluevinyl.org http://www.bluevinyl.org/ The film, Blue Vinyl, was produced and directed by a friend of mine. It is a really entertaining film and delivers quite an education on the vinyl siding industry. If you would like, I have a VHS copy and could loan it to you. Also, the campaign website that accompanies the film, My House is Your House, is really informative and it offers a range of healthy building alternatives to vinyl. I hope this information is helpful. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Allan: Here are the facts on the Bikes on the Boardwalk
I wonder who made the demand. I think the city holds more responsibility in this. Partners brought a business to the boardwalk. If the city demamded him to close that is not the responsibility of partners. The counsilman should not be annoyed that there is a bike shop on the boradwalk but the real question is why is there so little pollice / security on the boardwalk. I do not know what partners has to provide but the city should have police in addition. I see it as the city driving away a business. 1. Your post above is saying that the City asked for the Asbury Peddler to be closed. THAT IS FALSE. 2. Your post above is saying that the City should have more security/police on the boardwalk. I would invite you to visit Mr. Kay in the Clerk's Office and ask him for the tapes of the meetings where the bicycle lanes on the boardwalk were discussed. This is what you will hear: I, Councilman Jim Keady, pushed for the creation of a designated bicycle lane on the boardwalk that would be available for visitors 24/7. I could not garner support for this with the majority. I made the argument that having a bicycle lane available could be something we could market to visitors. I said, We could let people know that AP is the ONLY boardwalk in Monmouth County where you can ride your bike in a safe and regulated way all day and night. I also made the argument that a bicycle lane would compliment the bike shop (Asbury Peddler) on the boardwalk. Again, I could not get the support of my colleagues to create the bicycle lane. 3. Given that I could not get the full-time bike lane, I requested that we extend the hours that were in the existing ordinance and allow people to ride on the boardwalk until 12pm. My colleagues supported this and it passed. 4. I also requested that regardless of what the policy was - a bike lane, riding until 12pm, etc. that we have STRICT enforcement of the ordinance. We could not continue to have an anything goes approach to bikes on the boardwalk. I noted that on two occasions while I was running on the boardwalk, I was almost mowed down by bicyclists (FYI, they were middle-aged white male riders). Given that I am a former pro athlete and still in pretty good shape, I was able to dodge these guys. My concern was that some little old lady might not be as lucky, thus my push to have strict enforcement of whatever ordinance was on the books. 5. To review, Councilman Jim Keady wanted a designated bike-lane, Councilman Jim Keady pushed and was able to get and increase in riding hours until 12pm, and Councilman Jim Keady asked for strict enforcement of our ordinance. Again, if you question these facts, I would encourage you to go listen to the tapes of the meeting or you could simply ask Deputy Mayor Bruno (aka Fred/Asburydogma) he usually has a fairly good memory on this stuff. Now that we are done with the facts, I will offer my opinion. I strongly believe that the lack of vision on this matter on the part of my colleagues (i.e. their not supporting my push for a full-time bike lane) is what cost us a very successful business on the boardwalk. I hope this finds everyone well. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan - Public Input Session Tonight
Dear Constituents: I am writing with a friendly reminder that there is a Public Input Forum for the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan tonight. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the plan with the Springwood Avenue Advisory Board. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan Public Input Forum Tuesday, Feb 6th 6:30pm Asbury Park Village Community Room If you have not yet read the plan, it is available online at: http://www.cityofasburypark.com/filestorage/74/DRAFT_Springwoodplan111706.pd f As I wrote to you last week, it is very important that we have as much citizen participation as possible in the review of this plan. To this end I am requesting that you please set aside some time to read the plan and bring your questions, comments and concerns. If for some reason you are unable to make the forum and you would still like to give your input, please contact me and I will make arrangements for that. Peace, Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Asbury Park City Council Meetings Tomorrow Night - Agendas
Dear Constituents: I am writing to inform you that the Asbury Park City Council will be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, February 7, 2007. The Executive Session begins at 4pm, however this is not open to the public. The Workshop Session begins at 6pm and the Regular Meeting begins at 7pm, these are both open to the public. I have included the meeting agendas below and I encourage you to attend. For your convenience, I have also posted this information at my blog at www.keadyreport.blogspot.com http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ . I hope this finds you well. Peace, James W. Keady, Councilman City of Asbury Park, NJ ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING NOTES FEBRUARY 7, 2007 - 4PM I. Contract Negotiations A. Senior Citizen's Center Location - Mr. Nuccio B. WRA (Waterfront Subcommittee) 1. Dispute Resolution Agreement/Letter of Concern 2. Plan Amendments 3. Madison Marquette C. Amendment to Eminent Domain Procedures with Asbury Partners - Mr. Aaron D. City of Asbury Park, Block 222 - Mr. Aaron E. Fourth Avenue Pavilion Agreement with Metro Homes - Mr. Raffetto F. Odor Control for Wastewater Treatment Facility - Mr. Hastie G. Interlocal Agreements with Municipalities: Animal Control, Public Works, Code Enforcement II. Litigation A. Teicher Update - Mr. Aaron B. Makinson vs. City of Asbury Park - Mr. Diaz III. Acquisition A. Commissioner's Report: Asbury Park Board of Education Update - Mr. Aaron ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 7, 2007 - 6PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Review of Regular Agenda II. Set Date for Planning Board Joint Meeting Concerning Affordable Housing III. Request to Hang Mural on Interior Brick Wall at James Howard Transportation Center IV. Donald Sammet, Planning and Redevelopment Director A. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Area Investigation B. Request for WRA Plan Amendment by Omnipoint Communications V. Tennant Rights Ordinance - Discussion VI. Chief of Police Ordinance VII. Subcommittee on Homelessness Report on Operation Warm Bed VIII. Construction Fee Increase IX. Retail Plan Presented by Madison Marquette for Waterfront Area X. Special Event Applications 1. National Multiple Sclerosis - MS Bike Tour - Various Locations - 5/19/2007 2. Paul Green School of Rock - Scholarship Music Fund - Asbury Lanes - 6/22-24/2007 XI. Matters to be introduced by City Council XII. Matters to be introduced by City Attorney XIII. Matters to be introduced by City Manager XIV. Matters to be introduced by Assistant City Manager ASBURY PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 7, 2007 - 7PM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC I. Public Participation II. Approval of Minutes III. Payroll Resolution IV. Bill Resolution and Inservco V. Applications and Liquor Licenses A. Liquor Transfer - Mak on Main - 1506 Main Street to Sri Saraswati, Inc. VI. Resolutions A. Appointments/Re-Appointments B. Budget Transfers C. Items from Tax Collector (5) D. Springwood Avenue Redevelopment VII. Ordinances A. Introduction - None B. Public Hearing - Advertised 1/11/07 in the Coaster 1. Easement over air space - 705 Cookman Avenue 2. Easement over air space - 513 Cookman Avenue 3. Easement over right-of-way - 1003 Bond Street B2. Public Hearing Advertised 1/25/07 1. Sale of Property of 47-53 Ridge Avenue and 1017-1019 Bangs Avenue for Affordable Housing VII. Decision on Bids: Carried from 1/17/07 A. Fire vehicle repairs Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
[AsburyPark] Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan - Public Input Sessions
Dear Constituents: I am writing to inform you that the Public Input Forums for the Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan are scheduled for next week. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts on the plan with the Springwood Avenue Advisory Committee. If you have not yet read the plan, it is available online at: http://www.cityofasburypark.com/filestorage/74/DRAFT_Springwoodplan111706.pd f The dates, times and locations of the scheduled public forums are as follows: Tuesday, Feb 6th 8:30am Brookdale Asbury Park Higher Education Center Tuesday, Feb 6th 6:30pm Asbury Park Village Community Room Saturday, Feb 10th 10:00am Asbury Park Transportation Center It is very important that we have as much citizen participation as possible in the review of this plan. To this end I am requesting that you please set aside some time to read the plan and bring your questions, comments and concerns to one of the scheduled forums. If for some reason you are unable to make any of the forums and you would still like to give your input, please contact me and I will make arrangements for that. I unfortunately will miss the forum scheduled for February 10th as I leave Thursday morning for weeklong series of lectures in California, Nebraska and Colorado. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the forums on Tuesday. I also will be posting this information to my blog, www.keadyreport.blogspot.com, for your convenience. Peace, JWK Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AsburyPark/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[AsburyPark] AP Community Collaborative Open House
Dear Constituents, I am writing to pass along an announcement I received today from the Asbury Park Community Collaborative. The Asbury Park Community Collaborative is inviting all Asbury Park residents to their 2nd Annual Open House. The event is being held at their new home at the Salvation Army Building. The details are below. I have also posted this information at The Keady Report http://www.keadyreport.blogspot.com/ for your convenience. Peace, James W. Keady Councilman, City of Asbury Park, NJ WHAT: 2nd Annual AP Community Collaborative Open House WHEN: Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 TIME: 10:00AM - 2:00PM WHERE: Salvation Army Building ~ 605 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712 This informal Open House is for everyone and anyone who is interested in seeing where the Collaborative is now housed. ALL are invited -- Parents, agency reps, clergy, city officials, concerned citizens, etc. please feel free to drop by, find out what we are currently working on and give any input on how we can help. Light refreshments will be served We do hope to see you on February 7th and welcome your involvement in the Collaborative efforts throughout 2007! Asbury Park Community Collaborative Mission: To keep our children safe and to support our families by building strong community partnerships that allow easier access to needed services For more information contact: Jacqueline Gardocki, Director Asbury Park Community Collaborative 848-333-4661 Councilman James W. Keady 1 Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712 TEL: 732.502.5196 EM: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.cityofasburypark.com
