January 2025
OPENING
The January meeting of the OGCA was held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in the Camp Meeting Association Community Room at 28 Pilgrim Pathway in Ocean Grove.
The meeting was called to order by Joyce Klein, President, at 10:00 am. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by announcements:
- Saturday Feb 22 – Next OGCA Meeting 10am
- Saturday Feb 22 – Black History Month Celebration in the Performing Arts Center at Neptune High School 2-4pm
- Saturday Feb 22 – Next Split Level Concert at the Jersey Shore Arts Center: Maia Sharp and Antje Duvekot at 8pm
- The remaining NJ State Grant funds originally intended for the bike path are now being used for beach front rejuvenation – see on our website Bulletin Board CMA BEACHFRONT REJUVENATION PLANS
GUEST SPEAKER
Unfortunately, our scheduled Guest Speaker John Bonney, Director of the Neptune Library, was ill with Covid and could not join us. He will be re-scheduled for a later date.
BUSINESS MEETING
Neptune Police Report – Neptune Police Liaison Seargent Lay provided a Police Department update:
- He reported that the overwhelming majority of crimes committed in OG are “crimes of opportunity” and he reminded everyone to lock their doors (homes and cars) and not to leave valuables in sight.
- He advised that OG crime statistics are no worse than in neighboring communities.
- In conjunction with President Klein, he presented statistics on a speeding study done by the Neptune Police. You can see that report on our website Bulletin Board SPRING 2024 STUDY OF CAR SPEED ON BROADWAY
- He reminded all to follow the ordinances for snow removal.
- A lengthy Q & A followed.
Richard Williams gave a comprehensive presentation on the new OGCA website that has replaced the former OGHOA website. Many questions followed.
Committee Reports:
- Parking Committee – Joyce Klein discussed the potential Residential Pilot Parking Program using the slides that had been developed in 2023 when the RPPP was first presented. A plan believed to be similar (but not yet made public) is being considered by the Township Committee. A lengthy discussion followed.
- Giving Committee – Paul Kaplan reported that the January 4th “Night of Gratitude” fundraiser raised more than $5,200 to benefit Neptune EMS. A check for the EMS will presented at the upcoming Neptune Township Committee meeting. The January campaign – collecting eye glasses – will conclude at the end of this month. The Giving Committee is takin a well-earned break and next monthly TBD campaign will resume in May.
- Green Committee – Committee member Luisa Paster reported that the committee is working with the CMA to get plantings near the South End parking lot and Fletcher Lake bulkhead.
- Legal Affairs Committee – Committee member JP Thompson discussed the status of DEP regulated activities noting that a decision on beach access is expected in a few months. Chair Barbara Burns reported that there no new developments on the North End Redevelopment and that she and Robert Ingato would be meeting with the new Township attorney to discuss the project. She also announced that a small group of OGCA members would be meeting with representatives of JCP&L to discuss telephone pole sparking, fires, and other electrical concerns.
The meeting adjourned at 12:08am. Respectfully submitted by Theresa Checki, OGCA Secretary.