During the “Administration Reports” portion of the September 11 City Council meeting, Business Administrator George Savastano informed Council that this year’s Polar Bear Plunge, which took place in February 2018, cost the City $53,316 in labor and overtime costs for Sea Isle’s Public Works and Police Departments.
Mr. Savastano made this report in response to a question that was asked by a resident during our previous City Council meeting.
During the “Council Reports” portion of the meeting, Council President Jack Gibson asked the Administration to provide the cost to raise the profile (level) of Venicean Road at 44th Street, as part of Sea Isle’s citywide drainage study.
Councilman Gibson’s request followed an evening of flooding that took place on Venicean Road last week that effectively prevented property owners on the south end of that street from leaving their homes.
Also on September 11, Ordinance 1625 had second reading and public hearing. This ordinance was introduced to clarify the previous ordinance that addressed alcohol in public places – and it made clear that it was not intended to affect outdoor bars at licensed establishments and would not affect outdoor dining that takes place in Sea Isle City.
In addition, the ordinance also clarified the requirements for parking as it relates to the hotel and motel districts.
