STONE HARBOR – Borough Council continued to move ahead with several projects at its April 21 meeting.
The plans to dredge the back bay waters moved forward when council approved a resolution to accept an agreement for professional services with Ocean and Coastal Consultants for a not-to-exceed price of $344,000. The firm will “design, bid and support the construction of the proposed dredging of Stone Harbor waterways.” The consultant has already submitted the borough’s applications for permits to dredge over a five-year period.
Council also approved a purchase order to have Heyer, Gruel and Associates review two potential locations for the proposed new police building. The first is on the east side of the existing Stone Harbor Fire Department and the second on the south side of the Municipal Building.
In a related action the council also approved the use of OSK Architects for professional architectural services for the police building project. Additionally a site feasibility and assessment report for the new construction was assigned to the engineering firm Remington Vernick.
Council member Karen Lane reported that the severe winter cold, along with insufficient efforts to winterize some borough homes, resulted in a significant increase in the use of water in both February and March.
Water conservation efforts in the borough have been stymied this year by burst pipes in a number of homes.
Council also approved an emergency water interconnection agreement with the borough of Avalon. The agreement allows for each municipality to support the other if some unforeseen event interrupts the water supply in either borough.
Council member Judith Davies-Dunhour discussed safety concerns related to use of beach areas at the Point. The borough is trying to increase coverage in the area to ensure that swimmers do not use unprotected waters. Beach tag workers will augment efforts to warn beach goers of the public safety issue.
Davies-Dunhour also reminded residents that the borough’s Open Space application will come up on the agenda of the freeholders’ meeting April 28. Three areas are impacted by the funding the borough is seeking: the 82nd Street Playground, recreation tennis courts, and improvements at Chelsea Park. The borough has already received approval on its applications from the county Open Space Board and expects to have final approval from freeholders.
Council approved several special events including the Spring Tide festival May 2 and the community yard sale May 16. The final installment in the Wellness Wednesday lecture series will be held April 29 at the Reeds. The speaker will be Joetta Clark Diggs. Diggs is a four time Olympic competitor.
To contact Vince Conti, email vconti@cmcherald.com.
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