CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Due to the Coronavirus, the Septmeber 22 City Council Meeting will be held remotely, however members of the public will be able to particpate in the meeting telephonically. CLICK HERE for the September 22 City Counil Meeting Agenda and call-in instructions.
CLICK HERE To take a moment out of your day to reflect and remember those lives lost on September 11th, 2001
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's September 8 Message regarding the upcoming Dredging Project and being 6-months into the COVID pandemic.
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's September 3 Message regarding the COVID Summer of 2020, Lifeguard Coverage after Labor Day and more.
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's July 28 Message regarding the enforcement of Wearing Face Masks/Social Distancing and more.
CLICK HERE for Mayor Desiderio's July 14 Message regarding local COVID-19 cases and more.
UNIVERSAL MASK WEARING REQUEST :
On July 1, the Cape May County Freeholders, Mayors, and Chamber Issued an Urgent Request for Universal Mask-Wearing Throughout Cape May County. CLICK HERE to learn more.
OUR BEACHES & PROMENADE ARE OPEN:
Whenever you are on Sea Isle City's Beaches and Promeande, please practice social distancing and wear face masks when you are within 6-feet of non-household members.
ZONING BOARD & PLANNING BOARD APPLICATIONS:
CLICK HERE for the Construction Homepage, where you can view Upcoming Zoning Board and PLanning Applications (when posted).
FACILITY CLOSURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUS:
--City Hall is closed, however the public is permitted in the lobby of City Hall, where a limited amount of City business will take place.
--The Welcome Center Lobby is closed to the public, however two walk-up windows are open to sell beach tags 7-days a week (609-263-8687).
--The Community Lodge is closed (609-263-0050).
--The Recreation Center / former Public School Building on Park Road is closed - expect for limited Recreation business and Beach Wheel Chairs (609-263-0050).
--All Public Works Buildings are closed to the public(609-263-6000).
SEA ISLE CITY LIBRARY:
Due to COVID-19, the Sea Isle City Branch of the Cape May County Library, located at 4800 Central Avenue, offers Curbside Pick-Up on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9am to 11am and 2pm to 4pm; and also on Wednesdays from 5pm to 7pm. For more info, phone the library at 609-263-7301 or CLICK HERE.
HYDRANT FLUSHING:
During the months of October and November 2020, the Sea Isle City Water Department will be flushing-out the water distribution system through the fire hydrants and exercising water valves throughout town. Semi-annual hydrant flushing is required to ensure that hydrants and the water distribution systems are functioning properly and can provide the proper drinking water quality (thus providing adequate water flow when needed). This is also a requirement for the Water Quality Accountability Act. If a hydrant is being flushed near your home or business, we encourage you to avoid using washing machines, dishwashers or other water using devices during flushing operations. Residents can expect very little disruption in their water service - if any. However, low water pressure and possible water discoloration may occur. In the event of discoloration, simply allow water to run from the tap for a short while until clear. These conditions are not harmful and are usually short term. For additional info, phone 609-263-6000 (ext. 11) or email: dteefyjr@seaislecitynj.us.
CITY COUNCIL'S NEXT MEETING:
City Council's next meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 22, at 10:00 a.m.
STAY INFORMED:
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CLICK HERE for Sea Isle City's September 10, 2020 E-Newsletter.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
The purpose of Sea Isle City’s Floodplain Management Planning Committee is to maintain consistency with FEMA requirements, which will hopefully result in greater flood insurance discounts for local property owners.
FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION - February 11, 2020:
On February 11, 2020, representatives from Sea Isle City's Floodplain Management Planning Committee updated City Council and the public on the City's Floodplain Management Plan. To view the Power Point Presentaion used during that update, please CLICK HERE. For additional information, please phone Neil Byrne at 609-263-4461, ext. 1301
SEA ISLE CITY FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY - NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Sea Isle City’s Engineer recently completed a city-wide Flood Mitigation Study, which examined Sea Isle’s drainage system and each of its components. Listed below are the findings from that study which was made public during the November 13th City Council meeting.
2018 Flood Mitigation Study Results
2018 Flood Mitigation Study Mapping
Master Plan Re-Examination Update:
The Master Plan re-examination report was adopted by the City’s Planning Board on August 14, 2017. In previous reviews by City Council of the re-examination report, council members were in agreement to move forward and prioritize several of the recommendations contained within the report, including…
Parking:
• Evaluate satellite parking lots
• Increase requirements for residential and mixed-use parking
Parks, Recreation & Open Space:
• Recommend a professional facility study be performed on the former Public School Building (this should have a high funding priority)
• Demolish the Old Fire House on West Jersey Avenue and use that space to augment recreation or parking
• Perform a study to determine the feasibility and funding for a kayak and paddleboard launch and storage area at Dealy Field – and also adding a boardwalk along the bay for educational nature trails
Storm Water Management:
• Prepare a comprehensive Flood Control Plan in partnership with the County to address flooding issues
• Work with Federal, State and County government to address bay flooding solutions
Economic Development:
• Formalize a designated person, who will work directly with the business community and Chamber of Commerce to achieve common goals
Master Plan Re-Examination Draft:
CLICK HERE to view the adopted Master Plan Re-Exam Report (August 2017).
Master Plan Re-Examination Survey:
In 2015, Sea Isle City created a survey as part of the Master Plan Re-Examinatino Process. The results from that survey are available in a 21-page document. The Master Plan Re-Examination is still underway, and the results from the survey are a useful tool for that process.
CLICK HERE to view the survey results.
BEACH REPLENISHMENT UPDATES
Dredging Operations are Completed in Sea Isle City, and All Beaches and Beach Entrances Are Open.