Multiple members of the public used the July 22 public-comment period to press county officials on neighborhood safety, social-services policy and government transparency. Connie Kindler, representing the Avalon Manor Improvement Association’s Safety Committee, thanked County Engineer Robert Church and the commissioners for interim traffic-calming measures and asked whether traffic counts have met the criteria for a traffic signal at Avalon Boulevard and Old Avalon Boulevard. Church said the traffic-count study is ongoing every two weeks through the summer and "will be handed over to the consultant at the completion of the study." He added the county would consider other factors if counts do not meet signal criteria and that "other improvements for that intersection will be explored." Carolyn Rush of Sea Isle City pressed for clarification of a statement from Commissioner Barr at a previous meeting that "the homeless who deserve help would receive it," asking what criteria would determine who "deserves help" and requesting any eligibility guidelines be put in writing before votes or spending. Commissioner Barr acknowledged the phrasing was poor and Commissioner Morey said the county’s approach will include a Phase 1 that collaborates with nonprofit organizations to bridge gaps, while Phase 2 would involve longer-term housing commitments and therefore will require clear eligibility rules. Morey said the approach is meant to be "inclusionary to help 'all the folks that we can'" and that eligibility details will be made public when appropriate. Lisa Rippo of Wildwood Crest asked about who would cover cost differences for the Ocean Drive bridge replacement; Robert Church said the county is soliciting grants to cover 70–80% of costs and expects bonding to be part of the long-term funding plan, with no financial commitment yet beyond design. Ms. Rippo also criticized past meeting remarks and said she had not received responses to emails about the Prosecutor’s Office. An unnamed resident from Wildwood Crest urged greater openness from the board and said the public should have been part of earlier airport discussions; he said he withheld votes in a recent primary because of perceived opacity. The board closed public comment and adjourned at 11:28 a.m.