The council paid tribute to Katie Cron, a cherished community member who would have celebrated her 100th birthday on January 29th, 2025. The proclamation recognized her numerous roles, including serving as a PTA president, Girl Scout leader, and post office clerk. Notably, her work at the Seaside Park Post Office was described as embodying the spirit of dedicated public service. Her familial love and community involvement were celebrated, and the council expressed condolences and gratitude to her family, emphasizing her lasting impact on the borough.

In addition to the proclamation, the council discussed the forthcoming engineering inspection services for the restriping of Ocean Avenue. This project aims to ensure compliance with state regulations for parking spaces, including those for handicapped access. The county will manage the paving, while the borough will handle the restriping of parking spaces. The timeline for completion is set to align with the county’s paving schedule.

The meeting also addressed the cross-acceptance process for the New Jersey State Redevelopment Plan, a state-mandated procedure aligning local plans with state objectives. The council emphasized the importance of participation in this process to access benefits such as technical assistance and priority for grants. The borough’s role involves adopting a resolution of participation and working closely with Ocean County, the lead negotiating entity.

Lastly, the council revisited the discussion on the fourth round of affordable housing needs—a topic of considerable importance. The resolution adopted protects the borough from builders’ remedy suits and outlines the state’s estimate of Seaside Park’s affordable housing requirement.