Asbury Park Council approves resolutions for public safety and city services

The Asbury Park City Council convened on April 9, 2025, to address several key resolutions and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The session began with the approval of minutes from the March 26, 2025, meeting, with all council members voting in favor except for Council Member Bez Anderson, who abstained.

The council then moved on to the consent agenda, which included resolutions numbered 2025-174 through 2025-176. These resolutions were approved collectively without individual discussion, reflecting routine matters.

Among the individual resolutions discussed, the council approved several significant items. Resolution 2025-177 authorized the payment of bills, while Resolution 2025-178 approved an agreement for pest control services across various city locations. Additionally, the council authorized the purchase of a new sanitation truck for the Department of Public Works through Resolution 2025-132.

Other notable resolutions included the renewal of storage units with Life Storage, a change order for the boardwalk decking removal and replacement project, and the authorization of a membership in the TIPS purchasing cooperative. The council also supported a resolution to lower the speed limit along State Route 71, which will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Furthermore, the council authorized the submission of an application for enterprise zone assistance funds aimed at enhancing public safety patrol programs in the Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone for fiscal year 2025. Lastly, they accepted a grant from the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety to support the Cops and Shop Summer Short Initiative for 2025.

The meeting concluded with all resolutions receiving unanimous support from the council members, indicating a collaborative effort to address the city's ongoing needs and initiatives.