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Harvey Cedars commissioners approve package of ordinances and resolutions, formally oppose offshore oil and gas
Summary
On Nov. 17, 2025, the Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a set of ordinances and resolutions including a formal resolution opposing offshore oil and gas exploration, a three-year solid-waste contract, multiple budget transfers, and several contract awards; residents raised questions about appliance pickup and remote meeting access.
Harvey Cedars, N.J. — The Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners met Nov. 17, 2025, and unanimously approved a package of ordinances and resolutions ranging from traffic code amendments to contract awards and budget transfers, and adopted a resolution opposing offshore oil and gas activities that could affect New Jersey’s coastline.
Mayor John M. Imperiale presided over the meeting at Borough Hall. Commissioner Paul G. Rice moved each of the votes that were recorded on the agenda and Commissioner Joseph F. Gieger seconded; recorded votes on all listed motions showed aye votes from Mayor Imperiale and both commissioners.
The board adopted Ordinance #2025-26 amending Chapter 8 of the Borough Code pertaining to traffic. It also adopted Resolution #2025-124, which states the borough’s formal opposition to offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling within Atlantic waters that could affect the Jersey Shore, citing environmental and economic risks to fisheries, wildlife and tourism.
Votes at a glance — key measures the board adopted at the Nov. 17 meeting included: - Resolution #2025-124: Formal opposition to offshore oil and gas activities (adopted unanimously; motion: Commissioner Paul G. Rice; second: Commissioner Joseph F. Gieger). - Resolution #2025-125: Authorization to enter into shared-services agreements with Ocean County for the Driving While Intoxicated Enforcement Program (DWIEP) and the Drug Recognition Expert Callout Program (DRECP), effective Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026 (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-126: Award fence and supplies contract under New Jersey State Contract #88680 to Consolidated Steel and Aluminum Fence Company, Inc., $13,074.07 (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-127: Award three-year contract for solid waste and recyclable collection to Meadowbrook Industries, LLC (aggregate not to exceed $1,075,000) for Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2028 (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-128: Cancel and refund overbilled taxes for property at 6800 Kent Place per Tax Court adjustment (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-129: Multiple transfers between 2025 budget appropriation accounts, including $40,000 to Legal Services (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-131: Intergovernmental agreement with Ocean County for 2026 road and traffic-light maintenance materials, not to exceed $11,000 (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-132: Approval of the certified LOSAP list for 2024 showing $1,093.00 per qualified volunteer member (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-133: Amendment to a previously awarded mower/equipment contract, increasing the award to $29,018.49 (adopted unanimously). - Resolution #2025-134: A resolution honoring John Tilton for service to the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board (adopted unanimously).
Commissioner reports and public comments: Mayor Imperiale said he had met with Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi to discuss potential grant funding for an updated Borough Hall sound system intended to improve ADA accessibility. Commissioner Gieger said holiday lights would be installed after Thanksgiving, that the Department of Public Works is revitalizing the Sunset Park boat ramp and that the Streetscape Project paving has been moved to spring. Commissioner Rice noted that the Harvey Cedars Activity Committee’s annual wine-tasting drew about 140 attendees.
During the privilege-of-the-floor period, resident Jim Fritz asked about the borough’s procedure for scheduled pickup of large appliances; Commissioner Gieger said the Department of Public Works schedules pickups to limit machinery use. Resident Kim DiDonato asked whether a Zoom option would be available for borough meetings; Mayor Imperiale said the equipment and set-up are expensive. Resident Fred Schragger asked about a $40,000 transfer into the legal budget line; Mayor Imperiale said the funds were related to ordinance rewrites and contracts. Arthur Ballinger presented photos documenting new well construction behind Borough Hall.
What’s next: The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m. The resolutions and contracts adopted include effective dates or contract periods noted in the agenda; the shared-services agreements with Ocean County are effective Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026 and the Meadowbrook waste contract begins Jan. 1, 2026.
