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Belmar council unanimously adopts marina-rate, cap‑bank and e‑bicycle ordinances
Summary
At a regular meeting the council approved three ordinances—marina rates (20254), budget cap/cap bank (20255) and low‑speed electric bicycle code updates (20256)—each adopted by unanimous roll‑call votes from present members.
The Belmar Borough Council voted unanimously on three ordinances during its March meeting.
Ordinance 20254, which amends Chapter 18 to change marina rates, passed on second reading and adoption after the council closed the public hearing. The roll‑call vote recorded 'yes' from Councilman Donovan, Councilwoman Kenny, Mayor Becca Fusco, Councilman Rero and Councilman Levis.
Ordinance 20255, to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, likewise passed on second reading and adoption with the same unanimous roll‑call vote.
Ordinance 20256, amending and supplementing Chapter 19 to add a section for low‑speed electric bicycles and other motorized conveyances, also passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The marina‑rate changes affect harbor users and local revenue; the cap‑bank ordinance preserves a fiscal tool for future budget flexibility; the e‑bicycle code update brings local regulation into alignment with the rising use of low‑speed motorized conveyances. No substantial public testimony opposed the measures at their hearings, and council members indicated the matters were routine legislative updates.
Votes at a glance: each ordinance was adopted by recorded 'yes' votes from Donovan, Kenny, Mayor Fusco, Rero and Levis. The council also approved Resolution 2022‑57 consenting to a library trustee appointment by the same roll‑call tally.
