Seaside Park Borough Council Debates Auto Insurance Rate Freeze and Pole Safety Hotline

In a recent meeting, the Seaside Park Borough Council mulled over several resolutions, including an automobile insurance rate freeze, the establishment of a free utility pole safety hotline, and the progress of the J Street Community Center. The council also discussed changes to the garbage and recycling pickup schedule for 2024, concerns surrounding parking regulations on Ocean Avenue, and the potential impact of beach replenishment on parking spaces.

The meeting opened with a discourse on a proposed resolution, backed by Ocean County Board of Commissioners, that called for the state Department of Banking Insurance to reject automobile insurance rate hikes and enforce a freeze for the next 18 months. While some council members were skeptical of the justifications for potential rate hikes, others, including Council President Matthew DeMichele, supported the resolution. They argued that such a move would be beneficial for Ocean County, especially considering the potential economic strain on residents.

In a letter from the Freeholder Director Joseph M, there was a plea for the State Department of banking Insurance to consider Ocean County’s situation concerning the proposed automobile insurance increase.

Another significant topic of discussion was the resolution urging the State Board of Utilities to establish a free 800 hotline for reporting dangerous cable utility poles. The council members debated the benefits and practicality of such a hotline, recognizing its potential to promptly address safety issues related to utility wires and poles. However, some residents expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the 800 number and suggested alternative methods for reporting maintenance issues.

The council also updated the public on the progress of the J Street Community Center. The council expressed gratitude to the school board for their contributions, which included new furniture, a television, and a ping pong table. They also discussed the construction of a handicap ramp, with the lowest quote being $27,600, which would be covered by grant money. The council assured the public that further modifications to the interior were forthcoming, including painting and signage additions.

Also on the agenda was a review of the 2024 garbage and recycling pickup schedule. The council acknowledged the changes to pickup days might present compliance challenges and stressed the importance of publicizing the new schedule to ensure community adherence.

The council also addressed concerns surrounding parking regulations on Ocean Avenue. Council members were uncertain about the fairness of a proposal to implement resident parking and the potential impact on residents. The discussion revealed a commitment to find a solution during work sessions.

The potential impact of beach replenishment on parking was also a topic of discussion. Council members expressed uncertainty about the status of the replenishment project and its implications for parking regulations. This highlighted the complexity of the issue and the need to consider potential mandates from federal and state agencies.

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Mayor:
John A. Peterson Jr.
City Council Officials:
Matthew DeMichele (Council President), Frank (Fritz) McHugh, Gina Condos, Ray Amabile, Marty Wilk, Jr., William Kraft

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