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Jun 26, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop and Regular Commission Meetings of June 25, 2026
The commission recognized scholarship recipients and swore in two new firefighters, reviewed a state-mandated watershed (stormwater) plan, and received engineering updates on city dredging, public works projects, and lead service line replacement. The body introduced and advanced several ordinances and bond ordinances, approved a consent slate of resolutions, and held a closed session to review a health insurance proposal.
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Margate City, NJ Planning Board Meeting of June 18, 2026
The board heard three main applications: a minor subdivision to swap two lot lines on South Union/Atlantic to place a larger lot on the corner and relocate an existing house (approved), sign variances for Tideline on Amherst Avenue to add directional and identification signs (approved), and a variance to allow a 6-foot privacy fence backing the JCC (approved). Several neighbors spoke in support and the board imposed standard conditions and minor tweaks (e.g., stair/driveway details, non-conversion language).
Read source-linked summaryJun 18, 2026
Margate City, NJ Planning Board Meeting of April 30, 2026
The board approved several development and home-improvement applications (including a four-lot subdivision at 7701 Ventnor, an elevator at 17 N. Nassau, dormers at 213 N. Mansfield, and tiered front-yard walls at 109 S. Argyle). One waterfront request to expand a raised side deck into the side-yard was denied. Several standard administrative items (minutes and prior resolutions) were also adopted.
Read source-linked summaryJun 18, 2026
Margate City, NJ Planning Board Meeting of May 28, 2026
The board approved minutes and several prior resolutions, then granted variances to Matthew and Lauren Dorfman to renovate and add a modest second-floor addition at 215 N. Osborne. A later application by Shore House New Jersey LLC (the Friedmans) to install a small pool under the existing house was discussed at length and was denied by the board.
Read source-linked summaryMay 22, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting May 21st, 2026
The workshop covered engineering project updates (Ventner parking lot, lead service-line phase, dredging, Washington Avenue streetscape), summer public-safety and beach preparations, and ongoing enforcement issues (notably noise/operations at a downtown bar). The commission adopted two ordinances (vehicle/traffic and merkantile licensing), approved routine consent resolutions including a corrected MCEA labor agreement through 12/31/2029, and tabled payment to Kmar Home Center.
Read source-linked summaryMay 8, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting May 7th, 2026
The meeting included celebratory recognitions and multiple police promotions, project updates (parking lot, lifeguard HQ, water tank, well project), and discussion/adoption of ordinances and the 2026 municipal budget. A new merkantile (pop‑up) licensing ordinance was introduced/considered and the board adopted a bond for lead service line replacement and approved the budget (small tax increase). Significant resident comments focused on ongoing noise, trash, parking and enforcement issues at the Tequila/Sunrise bar.
Read source-linked summaryApr 17, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting April 16th, 2026
The workshop updated engineering and department project statuses (parking lot, lead service line Phase 2 bidding, pavilion, lifeguard HQ, roads, dredging) and noted personnel changes in public safety. The regular meeting introduced/approved several budget and bond items and multiple resolutions, while public comment was dominated by neighbor complaints about noise, code compliance, and enforcement for a new bar/restaurant on South Monroe.
Read source-linked summaryApr 17, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting April 16th, 2026
The workshop/commission meeting covered engineering project updates (roads, beach, lead service line replacements), departmental reports (fire hires/retirements, beach patrol prep, police recruiting), budget/contract items, and multiple resolutions/ordinances which were introduced or approved. A large portion of public comment focused on ongoing severe noise, trash and code-compliance complaints about a new bar/restaurant on South Monroe/South Washington (Sunrise/Tacqueria area) and residents seeking stronger enforcement.
Read source-linked summaryApr 6, 2026
Margate City, NJ Commission Meetings of April 2, 2026
The Commission reviewed engineering and department updates, introduced the 2026 municipal budget (a 1.94-cent increase) and advanced a loan application for Phase 2 of the lead service line replacement. Several capital projects and community items were discussed (Bloom Pavilion grant, parking lot rebid, dog‑park repairs, ParkMobile start date), and a consent agenda of routine resolutions was adopted.
Read source-linked summaryMar 27, 2026
Margate City, NJ Planning Board Meeting of March 26, 2026
The board heard several residential variance and subdivision applications, approving six applications (porches, decks, additions) and one minor subdivision, while one application (Goldberg) was carried to April 30 without need for renotice. The board also voted to recommend hiring a consultant (Mr. Retala) to begin a master plan re-examination and closed the meeting.
Read source-linked summaryMar 20, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting March 19th, 2026
The meeting covered infrastructure updates (citywide dredging, new public works building, Venet/Venter Avenue parking lot bid issues), public-safety matters (staffing, an upcoming fire department Easter egg hunt, and a state-funded cancer screening program for firefighters), and routine municipal business including multiple resolutions. The commission approved bill payments and a consent agenda, tabled one resolution, and added/approved a change order resolution for the Washington Avenue streetscape; the annual budget will be introduced at the next meeting.
Read source-linked summaryMar 6, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting March 5th, 2026
The commission received routine departmental and engineering updates (dredging permits, lead service line project, Washington Avenue streetscape additional federal funding) and heard reports on storm response, staffing/retirements, and the city's finances. Public comment focused heavily on ongoing neighborhood impacts from the Tequila Sunrise/Tequila Bar (noise, windows, parking) and a resident proposed an e‑cigarette vending business idea for bars.
Read source-linked summaryFeb 6, 2026
Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting February 5th, 2026
The meeting covered engineering updates (dredging permits, pump station approvals, road and well work, Ventnor Ave. parking lot bid), public-safety and public works responses to recent extreme cold (ice rescue training, many frozen-pipe calls and water shutoffs), and municipal business including introduction of an alcohol ordinance and a $4.2M school bond ordinance. Several routine resolutions (billing, claims, and water billing cycle change) were approved and one resolution was tabled for a future meeting.
Read source-linked summaryFeb 2, 2026
City of Margate Planning Board Reorganization Meeting of January 8, 2026
The board held its annual reorganization: members were sworn in, officers and staff were elected/appointed, and standing subcommittees were reapproved with one change to the master plan subcommittee. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, minutes from Dec 11, 2025, and two resolutions carried forward into 2026.
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Margate City, NJ Planning Board Meeting of January 29, 2026
The board approved several development and business applications: a use variance for a new two-family home at 206 N. Madison, porch/roof coverage and other C-variances for homes at 106 N. Argyle and 3 N. Franklin (with conditions), and seasonal/retail food concessions — a hot‑dog stand at Scottstock (9211 Amherst) and Sunny's House of Donuts (7811 Ventner). The board also completed annual appointments and discussed upcoming master plan work and state flood-rule impacts.
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Margate City, NJ Commission Meeting October 9th, 2025
The special session addressed proposed employment charges against CFO Lisa McLaclin and the procedural steps for filing those charges with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Commissioners disputed how the charges and a private investigation were handled (including notification and approval), then moved to closed session and scheduled follow-up meetings to review and potentially file the complaint.
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Margate City, NJ Planning Board Meeting of February 26, 2026
The board approved minutes and several resolutions, heard a presentation about a master plan re-examination and coastal/regulatory issues, and approved a variance for a new single‑family home at 119 North Clarendon (Weissman). Three other applications were postponed to the March 26, 2026 meeting without republishing requirements.
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Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting February 19th, 2026
The meeting covered infrastructure updates (dredging, a rebid for the Veterans Avenue parking lot, lead service line replacement phase 2, Atlantic Avenue and 2025 road work), frequent water-leak emergency responses, and several adopted ordinances/resolutions including a $4.2M bond ordinance for school improvements and a resolution designating August as Veterans Recognition Month. Public comments asked for cost/financial details on dredging and bonding, raised questions about the scope of lead-line work, and praised the library and emergency response to a church steeple issue.
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Margate City, NJ Workshop & Commission Meeting November 20th, 2025
The meeting covered routine engineering and department updates (dredging, pump station, road and parking bids, Washington Avenue streetscape), operational issues (Code Red outage, lifeboat refurb) and budget/personnel matters. The commission introduced a salary ordinance and approved several resolutions and a consent agenda; a prolonged public discussion focused on the handling of a personnel/complaint matter involving the chief municipal financial officer and related resignations.
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