Beach Haven Moves to Enhance Fire Safety Inspections and Preserve Historic Heritage
- Meeting Overview:
The Beach Haven Borough Council meeting on July 13th saw the approval of several ordinances, notably one that enhances the borough’s fire safety inspection protocols for rental and for-sale properties.
The ordinance amending and supplementing the fire safety inspection requirements was passed after its final reading. This ordinance allows the Borough of Beach Haven to conduct these inspections in-house, a move supported by council members who expressed satisfaction at bringing the process back under local control. The change aims to improve efficiency and ensure the safety of residents and visitors in rental and for-sale properties.
The council also approved an ordinance concerning the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. This amendment eliminates the second alternate position on the commission, streamlining its operations. No public comments were made regarding this ordinance during the meeting, and it passed unanimously.
In other agenda items, the council approved a shared services agreement with Surf City for court administrator sound recording support, and a resolution was passed to adjust the salary of the assistant zoning officer. Notably, an ordinance amending the water chapter of the borough code to prohibit lead service lines was also approved without public opposition.
During the public comment section, council members thanked the community for their participation in local events and emphasized the importance of volunteer first responders, especially during the busy summer months. The upcoming movie night in Veterans Park and the Bay Bash fundraiser for Mordecai Island Land Trust were highlighted as community events.
Colleen Lambert
City Council Officials:
Jaime Baumiller (Council President), Lori Anderson (Councilwoman), Mike McCaffrey (Councilman), Kitty Snyder (Councilman)
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/13/2026
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Recording Published:
07/16/2026
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Duration:
12 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Ocean County
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Towns:
Beach Haven
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