The council approved a resolution for the responsible use of AI by municipalities within the Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund. AI’s role in enhancing municipal operations could potentially include automating routine tasks and improving service delivery, though specifics were not detailed at the meeting.

Another topic was the update on several infrastructure projects, which are critical for the community as the summer season approaches. The reconstruction of Bay View Drive is set to begin next week, with assurances that it will be completed in time for peak tourist season. The Crest Fish and Pier renovation remains in the design phase, with coordination ongoing for final design elements. The borough’s New Jersey I-Bank sanitary sewer and roadway improvement project is making progress, with significant sewer work completed on Stockton Road and ongoing work on Topeka and Bay View areas.

The council also approved using urban enterprise zone assistance funds for the Centennial Park Improvement Project, scheduled for the fiscal year 2026. This project aims to enhance public spaces, contributing to community enjoyment and local economic activity.

Moreover, the council authorized the cancellation of erroneous sewer rents and approved the readvertisement for vending machine services.