Article from the Cape May County Herald Online by Joe Hart
Sea Isle City Library Project Advances
By Joe Hart
Published December 24, 2008
SEA ISLE CITY — This resort’s future library site needs to be cleaned up before the process can move forward.
The Cape May County Board of Chosen Freeholders Tuesday, Dec. 23 were scheduled to authorize a $109,900 payment to Garrison Architects for remediation investigation at the proposed 48th Street site, currently a municipal parking lot.
Of the total payment, Garrison’s engineering subcontractor Hatch Mott MacDonald will receive $88,600 to finalize Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA) application to the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and $21,300 for oversight of the remediation including notification to residents who have wells in the area and monitoring of those wells, according to county Administrator Stephen O’Connor.
During their survey of the site, engineers found traces of lead, arsenic and zinc — compound that could contaminate well water.
At a Dec. 17 meeting, Library Director Deborah Poillon told members of the Cape May County Library Commission that the project would involve the removal and disposal of contaminated soil from the proposed site.
O’Connor told the Herald the county expects the actual clean up to cost an additional $30,000 to $50,000.
According to Garrison’s Web site, the new 12,000 square foot, state-of-the-art library will feature a ground floor children’s library, a 225-seat community meeting room as well as coffee bar.
The facility will replace the city’s existing branch located downtown on JFK Boulevard, along the main entrance to the city. Originally, the county offered to demolish and rebuild a new facility at this site, but the city held months of public hearings to determine the best site for its new library.
A third potential site had been adjacent to the city’s elementary school at 4501 Park Road, but in the end city officials decided on the 48th Street location.
The waterfront project requires a CAFRA permit because it will be within 150 feet of the high tide and it will have more than 50 parking spaces, O’Connor said.
He said the county didn’t expect to have the same trouble it recently had with its Stone Harbor library CAFRA application, which was recently denied. As reported here, the DEP cited parking and setback issues as reasons for the denial for the beachfront plan.
Also on the freeholders’ agenda was a professional services agreement with attorney Neil Yoskin for $300 per hour to handle the Stone Harbor appeal.
“Neil is an expert on costal rules and permitting,” O’Connor said. “He’s the attorney who handled the Avalon beach access lawsuit against the DEP.”
The county agreed last year to build new libraries for these two barrier island communities when there had been talk in those towns of splitting from the county library system to build independent municipal facilities like those in Avalon and Ocean City.
Contact Hart at (609) 886-8600 Ext 35 or at: jhart@cmcherald.com
Friday, December 26, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas!
Happy Hanukkah!
Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Hope you have a happy, healthy Holiday Season!
Happy Hanukkah!
Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Hope you have a happy, healthy Holiday Season!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
New Year's Eve In Sea Isle City
New Year's Eve in Italy
Wednesday, December 31st, 5:00 - 8:00 PM @ SIC Public School.
Pre - Registration REQUIRED. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Must be a resident or resident taxpayer of Sea Isle City. Call 609-263-0050.
New Year's Eve Fireworks
JFK Blvd. & the Beach @ 8:30 PM
The "OD" Ocean Drive-NEW YEAR'S EVE with SECRET SERVICE
Doors Open at 7pm - DJ Steve & Co. 7pmHors D'ouvre Buffet at 7:30 - Gourmet Dinner Buffet at 8:30Secret Service starts at 9pm - Free Chamgagne Toast at MidnightContinental Breakfast 1am - $25 Tickets Going Fast
Wednesday, December 31st, 5:00 - 8:00 PM @ SIC Public School.
Pre - Registration REQUIRED. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Must be a resident or resident taxpayer of Sea Isle City. Call 609-263-0050.
New Year's Eve Fireworks
JFK Blvd. & the Beach @ 8:30 PM
The "OD" Ocean Drive-NEW YEAR'S EVE with SECRET SERVICE
Doors Open at 7pm - DJ Steve & Co. 7pmHors D'ouvre Buffet at 7:30 - Gourmet Dinner Buffet at 8:30Secret Service starts at 9pm - Free Chamgagne Toast at MidnightContinental Breakfast 1am - $25 Tickets Going Fast
Friday, December 19, 2008
Interest Rates Hit 5%!!!
Just wanted to pass along that I have rec'd rate sheets from 3 different mortgage companies and all had the 30 year convential, no points at 5.0%. WOW!!!
Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update
There have been 173 homes sell or go under contract since January 1st in Sea Isle City. The homes that have closed since the last post are:
-4114 Central Ave, asking price $329,500, sold price $300,000
-4315 Landis Ave., aksing price $339,000, sold price $300,000
-6318 Central Ave, asking price $429,000, sold price $385,000
-5813 Central Ave, aksing price $528,000, sold price $500,000
-116 88th Street, asking price $799,000, sold price $749,000
-4478 Venicean, asking price $1,195,000, sold price $980,000
-4114 Central Ave, asking price $329,500, sold price $300,000
-4315 Landis Ave., aksing price $339,000, sold price $300,000
-6318 Central Ave, asking price $429,000, sold price $385,000
-5813 Central Ave, aksing price $528,000, sold price $500,000
-116 88th Street, asking price $799,000, sold price $749,000
-4478 Venicean, asking price $1,195,000, sold price $980,000
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Save Sea Isle's Cats
A friend of mine is in an organization and has started a website that I told her I would pass along-Save Sea Isle's Cats-
She is also looking for a home for Nicky:
"Please help find a Christmas miracle for Sea Isle Nick. About 12 pounds. Beautiful teeth. Well groomed black short hair with a big white tummy. Orange/amber eyes. Calm. Healthy with all shots and neutered as a kitten said the vet. About 7 years old. Goes to a litter box and neatly does his business. Easy to pick up. Did not fuss with cage or carrier.
When I went to interview him I found a big black beauty who appears to know no strangers. I sat on the floor and he left the chair from his temporary foster home and climbed into my lap and started kneeding and purring. This guy once had a family.
Some very lucky person who wants a solid lap companion will love our Sea Isle Nick. Please print his picture and post as you shop, go to bank, library, etc. and help us make a Christmas connection.
He made the front page of seaislecats.org "
When I went to interview him I found a big black beauty who appears to know no strangers. I sat on the floor and he left the chair from his temporary foster home and climbed into my lap and started kneeding and purring. This guy once had a family.
Some very lucky person who wants a solid lap companion will love our Sea Isle Nick. Please print his picture and post as you shop, go to bank, library, etc. and help us make a Christmas connection.
He made the front page of seaislecats.org "
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Mortgage Rates/Info
Rates are down…..Rates are down…… Rates are down!
As I am sure most of you are aware, interest rates have reached recent historic lows and the future is looking promising!
Rather than worry about Wall Street woes, why not unlock the equity in your primary home and take advantage of reduced home prices and purchase your dream vacation home that you have been thinking of! There are great deals to be had! With interest rates so low, it is also a great time to refinance your existing home!
Anne Stulpin, Senior Loan Officer, at National City Mortgage, has offered to reduce closing fees by $350 on any refinance or new home purchase if you mention my name! Call her cell at 610-574-8090 or email at Anne.Stulpin@NCMC.com for more information or to get the process started.
As I am sure most of you are aware, interest rates have reached recent historic lows and the future is looking promising!
Rather than worry about Wall Street woes, why not unlock the equity in your primary home and take advantage of reduced home prices and purchase your dream vacation home that you have been thinking of! There are great deals to be had! With interest rates so low, it is also a great time to refinance your existing home!
Anne Stulpin, Senior Loan Officer, at National City Mortgage, has offered to reduce closing fees by $350 on any refinance or new home purchase if you mention my name! Call her cell at 610-574-8090 or email at Anne.Stulpin@NCMC.com for more information or to get the process started.
Sea Isle City Approves Liquor Sales, BYOB for Sidewalk Dining
Press of Atlantic City-By BRIAN IANIERI Staff Writer, 609-463-6713 , Published: Thursday, December 11, 2008
SEA ISLE CITY - When the city in June allowed restaurants to set up tables on sidewalks and serve food, Braca Cafe owner Kim Gibson didn't bother.
Gibson said a prohibition that excluded alcohol consumption also excluded most of his customers, a largely seasonal crowd who want wine and beer with their meals when they are on vacation.
City Council on Tuesday night passed a controversial ordinance that now allows alcohol in its sidewalk dining district, a downtown area less than a square mile.
The district includes restaurants with liquor licenses, such as Braca's Cafe on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and BYOB establishments.
"My feeling behind why we are doing this is to try to draw people to Sea Isle City as a destination," Gibson said Wednesday, "In doing so, we're going to create walking traffic. Walking traffic is going to help everybody."
The concept of allowing alcohol consumption outdoors has been controversial since City Council pitched the idea earlier this year.
Some opponents fear it will hurt the tourist city's image as a family town.
Others have argued regulations should be stricter and should apply only to establishments with liquor licenses and not BYOB eateries
Mayor Leonard Desiderio, who does not have a vote on the City Council, has said he believes licensed liquor establishments could regulate alcohol consumption better than BYOBs and would be more effective in curbing underage drinking.
City Council had considered allowing alcohol consumption in its earlier plans for sidewalk dining this spring but scrapped the idea amid opposition.
In November, City Council changed some regulations, reducing the size of the alcohol district and imposing more regulations and training for waiters working at the restaurants and BYOB places.
The council's vote Tuesday affects about a dozen restaurants in Sea Isle City, said council President John Divney.
Divney said the ordinance would need to be renewed each year. "No doubt it's a trial year, but I hope it's a successful trial," he said. "The biggest concern that was raised on this was the possible negative impact from a town image," he said. "Is it going to be people on the corner drinking a beer or what we envision - the ambience. This is going to increase the ambience for our business area and make it a more pleasant atmosphere."
Among the regulations: In restaurants and BYOBs, waiters who wait on sidewalk tables must be at least 18 years old and attend training for alcohol sales, consumption and awareness. Alcohol would be allowed outdoors on the designated sidewalk areas from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Gibson said he now plans to set up tables outside his restaurant in the spring when the weather warms up.
But to be successful, many of the local eateries must participate, he said.
"We're tying to create an environment here so someone outside Sea Isle City will say, 'They have sidewalk dining. Let's take a ride.'"
E-mail Brian Ianieri: BIanieri@pressofac.com
SEA ISLE CITY - When the city in June allowed restaurants to set up tables on sidewalks and serve food, Braca Cafe owner Kim Gibson didn't bother.
Gibson said a prohibition that excluded alcohol consumption also excluded most of his customers, a largely seasonal crowd who want wine and beer with their meals when they are on vacation.
City Council on Tuesday night passed a controversial ordinance that now allows alcohol in its sidewalk dining district, a downtown area less than a square mile.
The district includes restaurants with liquor licenses, such as Braca's Cafe on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, and BYOB establishments.
"My feeling behind why we are doing this is to try to draw people to Sea Isle City as a destination," Gibson said Wednesday, "In doing so, we're going to create walking traffic. Walking traffic is going to help everybody."
The concept of allowing alcohol consumption outdoors has been controversial since City Council pitched the idea earlier this year.
Some opponents fear it will hurt the tourist city's image as a family town.
Others have argued regulations should be stricter and should apply only to establishments with liquor licenses and not BYOB eateries
Mayor Leonard Desiderio, who does not have a vote on the City Council, has said he believes licensed liquor establishments could regulate alcohol consumption better than BYOBs and would be more effective in curbing underage drinking.
City Council had considered allowing alcohol consumption in its earlier plans for sidewalk dining this spring but scrapped the idea amid opposition.
In November, City Council changed some regulations, reducing the size of the alcohol district and imposing more regulations and training for waiters working at the restaurants and BYOB places.
The council's vote Tuesday affects about a dozen restaurants in Sea Isle City, said council President John Divney.
Divney said the ordinance would need to be renewed each year. "No doubt it's a trial year, but I hope it's a successful trial," he said. "The biggest concern that was raised on this was the possible negative impact from a town image," he said. "Is it going to be people on the corner drinking a beer or what we envision - the ambience. This is going to increase the ambience for our business area and make it a more pleasant atmosphere."
Among the regulations: In restaurants and BYOBs, waiters who wait on sidewalk tables must be at least 18 years old and attend training for alcohol sales, consumption and awareness. Alcohol would be allowed outdoors on the designated sidewalk areas from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Gibson said he now plans to set up tables outside his restaurant in the spring when the weather warms up.
But to be successful, many of the local eateries must participate, he said.
"We're tying to create an environment here so someone outside Sea Isle City will say, 'They have sidewalk dining. Let's take a ride.'"
E-mail Brian Ianieri: BIanieri@pressofac.com
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sea Isle City Event Reminders for this Week
SEA ISLE CITY HOLIDAY HOUSE LIGHTING CONTEST, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Sea Isle City. Call 263-0050.
SEA ISLE CITY HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Sea Isle City. Cost $15. Call 263-3351.
SEA ISLE CITY HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT HOUSE TOUR, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Sea Isle City. Cost $15. Call 263-3351.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Just a Reminder--Sea Isle City Christmas Tree Lighting Tonight!!
Just a reminder!!!
Sea Isle City will be kicking off the Holiday Season tonight at 6pm at JFK and Landis.
There will be plenty of Holiday fun including caroling, poetry readings, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus!
For more information about Sea Isle City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, phone the mayor’s office, 609-263-4461, ext. 245.
Sea Isle City will be kicking off the Holiday Season tonight at 6pm at JFK and Landis.
There will be plenty of Holiday fun including caroling, poetry readings, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus!
For more information about Sea Isle City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, phone the mayor’s office, 609-263-4461, ext. 245.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update
Two more homes have gone under contract this week, making it 169 homes that have sold or gone under contract since January 1st. The homes that have closed since the last post are:
-3817 Central Ave., asking price $459,900, sold price $425,000
-3609 Central Ave., asking price $569,900, sold price $545,000
-3817 Central Ave., asking price $459,900, sold price $425,000
-3609 Central Ave., asking price $569,900, sold price $545,000
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