- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 2/15/24
- 02/16/2024
- 33 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest Margate City Council meeting, a ceremony marked the swearing-in of two new police officers, while discussions on environmental and safety concerns took center stage. New police officers Michael Carrero and Nicholas Guerrero were officially inducted, promising to uphold their duties. The council’s agenda also included a debate over the contractor’s containment ordinance, addressing environmental concerns raised by residents about the impact of construction materials. Additionally, the meeting saw proposals for incentivizing clean construction sites and promoting bike safety, touching on issues such as street closures related to outdoor dining and the importance of enforcing bicycle laws.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 2/15/24
- 02/16/2024
- 17 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Margate City Council meeting, issues surrounding public safety and infrastructure took center stage, with the council addressing several important projects and initiatives. Chief among the discussions were the upcoming infrastructure improvements, including the fiscal year 2023 NJDOT reconstruction of Winchester Avenue and substantial grant-funded enhancements for Washington Avenue. Additionally, public safety concerns were highlighted, with the announcement of two new full-time police officers and a reminder about school zone traffic safety.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 2/1/24
- 01/24/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In the latest Margate City Council meeting, the appointment of the city clerk as the executive director of personnel and the legality of the new position sparked an discussion, while community concerns over construction impacts and a slew of infrastructure projects were also high on the agenda.
- NJ
- Atlantic County
- 1/18/24
- 01/19/2024
- 11 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Margate City Council meeting, the council discussed updates on environmental and infrastructure projects poised to impact the community. The dredging program, essential for waterway maintenance and flood mitigation, was a focal point with updates on the citywide dredging permit and the Shelter Island salt marsh restoration project. A proposal from Stockton University to address comments from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on the salt marsh project was considered for approval. Additionally, progress was reported on the Winchester Avenue project, now ready for bidding following Department of Transportation approval, and the Adams Avenue storm sewer pump station, which aims to alleviate local flooding.