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Stone Harbor council reviews capital projects, staffing and paving delay
Summary
At a June 3 work session, Stone Harbor council heard updates on capital improvement projects including a COAH project slated to start construction next month, celebrated a completed playground, discussed hiring two Public Works employees, and noted a delayed Third Avenue paving now set to begin June 9.
Stone Harbor Mayor Timothy J. Carney opened the June 3 work session and said the meeting was held in person and via Zoom. He noted the borough had provided the required notice under the Open Public Meetings Act and named THE PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY and THE CAPE MAY HERALD as recipients of the annual notice.
Councilmember Jennifer Gensemer, speaking for Administration & Finance, said the committee is shifting its focus to multiple borough departments now that the budget has been adopted. "The Committee is focusing on multiple Borough departments now that the budget has been adopted," Gensemer said.
Public Works matters took up much of the discussion. Borough Engineer Marc DeBlasio reviewed the revised Engineer's Report and the borough's current capital improvement projects. Asked about the COAH project, DeBlasio said construction "would be starting next month." Mayor Carney thanked DeBlasio for meeting the playground deadline and noted that "it was great to see so many kids enjoying it over the weekend."
Councilmember Bunny Parzych reviewed the Public Works report dated May 2025 and explained why the agenda included hiring two new employees, saying the additional staff are needed to support the borough's project workload and ongoing maintenance demands. Parzych also cautioned that two grant items on the agenda represent only a portion of total project costs and that the borough often must cover significant remaining expenses, which is why securing grants is important.
Carney addressed a paving delay on Third Avenue that had been expected to be completed by Memorial Day. He said the County Engineer informed him that paving work is scheduled to start on June 9.
The meeting concluded without additional formal action on the capital projects; the council voted unanimously to adjourn later in the session.
