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Wildwood Crest adopts rental-unit occupancy limits and updates police code; multiple routine resolutions approved
Summary
At a regular borough commission meeting, Wildwood Crest adopted Ordinance 1437 (rental-unit occupancy and complaint thresholds) and Ordinance 1438 (updates to the police department code) on second and final reading. The commission also approved a package of routine contracts and grant-related resolutions by unanimous roll call.
The Borough of Wildwood Crest adopted two ordinances on second and final reading during its public meeting. Ordinance 1437, which amends Chapter 56a governing rental properties — including revisions to definitions, a reduction in the number of complaints required to trigger license suspension or revocation, and a new occupancy‑limitation section — was placed on second reading, opened for a public hearing (no members of the public spoke), and carried on a unanimous roll call vote. "Roll call Mr shiff yes Mr Franco yes and Mr Caba yes," the record shows.
Shortly afterward the commission took up Ordinance 1438, which amends and restates police‑department provisions in the borough code. The ordinance likewise was placed on second and final reading, a public hearing produced no comments, and it passed by unanimous roll call.
Why this matters: These ordinances change local regulatory standards for rental housing and update the police‑department code, altering the borough's legal framework for addressing property violations and public‑safety administration.
By consent the commission approved multiple routine resolutions and contract actions, including one‑year extensions for beach concession services (Sunbrella Inc. doing business as Billy's Beach Service; WC Ice Cream Inc.; Ocean Outfitters O2 Inc.), vending services, a community development consultant contract award, adoption of a model citizen participation plan for DCA small cities programs, and authorization of a PowerDMS service agreement for public‑safety policy management. The assembly also adopted several grant‑application and administrative resolutions, set trick‑or‑treat hours for Oct. 31 (5–7 p.m.), authorized a small escrow release (PB-4 D04, $86.50), approved payment of bills, and accepted department reports for Sept. 30, 2024.
What happened next: The meeting proceeded to department reports, public comments, commissioner remarks and a motion to enter closed session regarding potential litigation. No ordinances or consent resolutions were amended during debate; all recorded votes on these items were unanimous according to the meeting record.
Votes at a glance (as recorded): Ordinance 1437 (rental properties) — passed on second/final reading; roll call: Mr shiff yes; Mr Franco yes; Mr Caba yes. Ordinance 1438 (police code) — passed on second/final reading; roll call: Mr shiff yes; Mr Franco yes; Mr Caba yes. Consent agenda (multiple contract extensions and resolutions) — adopted by unanimous roll call.
Next steps: Adopted ordinances take effect and the borough will carry out any required administrative steps (advertising/filing) as prescribed by law. The commission recessed into a closed session on a separate potential‑litigation matter at the end of the public meeting.
