The HCTA/Harvey Cedars Annual Community-Wide Yard Sale is coming up in less than two weeks! An added feature this year is the ability to donate your unsold goods to the Salvation Army. The HCTA has arranged for the Salvation Army to come to Harvey Cedars on Friday, June 1st to pick up your unsold items for donation. All you have to do is call the Salvation Army at 609-599-9801 or 609-599-9803  extension 310 and schedule a pick up with Major Mark Doyle.

You know you’ve got it: too much “stuff” in Harvey Cedars, extra “stuff” up home… one day we’ll call this a STUFF sale! But for now, it’s the Community Wide Yard Sale and it’s your big opportunity to share your stuff with others who want it! If you  do not sell it, please consider donating it to those who do- and get a possible tax write off as well.

SEND IN YOUR SIGNUP FORM/PAYMENT BY THIS SATURDAY, MAY 19- TO BE ENSURED INCLUSION IN OUR TREASURE MAP!

Sign up now. This year’s event is on Saturday, May 26, 2012 and while you’re at it, join HCTA, take advantage of this FREE yard sale promotion we’ll be doing on your behalf & the added buyer traffic that our annual town-wide sale will generate for you. This year HCTA Members & non-Members are welcome to join the fun!

Member household: $10.

Non-member household: $30 (includes 15-month membership in HCTA through August 2013).

Per household Yard Sales fee includes:

1.) An advertisement in May 23rd issue of The Sandpaper.

2.) Your sale location listing in our “Treasure Map” (participation form & payment must be received by noon Saturday 5/19/12 to be included); list available to yard sale shoppers at 6:30AM on Saturday 5/26.

3.) A colorful “locator” flag to post near the street at your property will assist shoppers in locating your great bargains!

4.) Colorful Yard Sale directional signage to post at or near your location.

Note: Flags and signs will be available for pick-up on Saturday 5/26 from 6:30AM to 9:30AM at Borough Hall (76th St. & LB Blvd). Flags will be picked up from your property on Saturday afternoon by an HCTA volunteer. You must dispose of your signs.

Participation forms received by noon on Saturday, May 19, 2012 will appear in the “Treasure Map” available to consumers. Participation forms will be accepted after 5/19; participants will receive flag and signage on the day of the event, however you may not be listed in the promotional materials.

Harvey Cedars Taxpayer Association (HCTA), in cooperation with the Borough of Harvey Cedars, sponsors the Community-Wide Yard Sale.

Please join us! It’s easy to sign up:

FIRST, print the Yard Sale Application and complete the form (or type into it first & then print!);

» Yard Sale Application

THEN…

DROP IT OFF with the clerk at Borough Hall along with your payment

– OR –

MAIL IT along with your check (payable to HCTA) to:

Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association

P.O. Box 3065

Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

If you are not interested in the Yard Sale, but still wish to become an HCTA Member, please use this form.

» HCTA Membership Application

Questions?

Please email the event coordinators at bskcl@verizon.net or KathleenRies@gmail.com.

Thanks for helping to make our Annual Community Wide Yard Sale a BIG Success!

Sign up now. This year’s event is on Saturday, May 26, 2012 and while you’re at it, join HCTA, take advantage of this FREE yard sale promotion we’ll be doing on your behalf & the added buyer traffic that our annual town-wide sale will generate for you. This year HCTA Members & non-Members are welcome to join the fun!

Member household: $10.

Non-member household: $30 (includes 15-month membership in HCTA through August 2013).

Per household Yard Sales fee includes:

1.) An advertisement in May 23^rd issue of The Sandpaper.

2.) Your sale location listing in our “Treasure Map” (participation form & payment must be received by noon Saturday 5/19/12 to be included); list available to yard sale shoppers at 6:30AM on Saturday 5/26.

3.) A colorful “locator” flag to post near the street at your property will assist shoppers in locating your great bargains!

4.) Colorful Yard Sale directional signage to post at or near your location.

Note: Flags and signs will be available for pick-up on Saturday 5/26 from 6:30AM to 10AM at Borough Hall (76^th St. & LB Blvd). Flags & signs will be picked up from your property on Saturday afternoon by an HCTA volunteer.

Participation forms received by noon on Saturday, May 19, 2012 will appear in the “Treasure Map” available to consumers. Participation forms will be accepted after 5/19; participants will receive flag and signage on the day of the event, however you may not be listed in the promotional materials.

Harvey Cedars Taxpayer Association (HCTA), in cooperation with the Borough of Harvey Cedars, sponsors the Community-Wide Yard Sale.

Please join us! It’s easy to sign up:

FIRST, print the Yard Sale Application and complete the form (or type into it first & then print!);

» Yard Sale Application

THEN…

DROP IT OFF with the clerk at Borough Hall along with your payment

– OR –

MAIL IT along with your check (payable to HCTA) to:

Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association

P.O. Box 3065

Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

If you are not interested in the Yard Sale, but still wish to become an HCTA Member, please use this form.

» HCTA Membership Application

Questions?

Please email the event coordinators at bskcl@verizon.net or KathleenRies@gmail.com.

Thanks for helping to make our Annual Community Wide Yard Sale a BIG Success!

5/4/12

Present: P Kunz, B Lewis, S Lewis, J Loudon, B Lehman             Absent: S Ellman, J Imperial, K Ries, J Cadmus

Membership: Jim moved to approve motion proposed by Saul to spend $1200.00 on a membership mailing. Saul felt this had better impact and communication that an email campaign. Those present approved. If he agrees, Saul will write the letter. Plus- it will include information from this meeting. Motion to approve by Jim. Seconded by Bryan with the caveat that the letter is approved by Phil prior to being sent. All voted to approve.

Annual Yard Sale: All is on track. Susan sent out a ‘save the date’ blast email after some server glitches. Kathy has update all info/forms Susan will send this weekend. J Cadmus committed to taking big sign to HC yard for posting, Jim will affix date sticker once sign is up. Phil and Bryan will hand out Treasure Maps/flags the morning of sale and Jim/ Phil/Bryan will pick up flags on Sat late afternoon. We agreed there would be one location for flag pick up: Leave by front door/porch.

Phil will print all Treasure maps- Kathy will compile and must get to him no later than 11am on Friday, May 25^th.

JCTA: Barbara stated the Consolidated school budget is increasing by 6%. This includes the ‘step’ raise plus the 4.5% salary increase. What’s going on? The State cap is 2%. Barbara will pursue this at this weeks meeting. (exceptions include medical costs, etc.)The JCT wants better transparency and is proposing to send a letter to The Sandpaper to address these items, bring attention to this matter, discuss the marketing of the school and property for sale in Ship Bottom. They want the Island mayors to sign off on transparency, but believe they may have a conflict of interest being that their spouses are teachers in the district.

New Trustees: Susan will attempt to again make contact with those that submitted interest forms. Update to follow to Trustees.

BLVD Safety: Currently, the County is ‘boxing out’ the Blvd. This means they move earth and black top the area from the road to the utility poles where they can. Trustees notice they are ‘hop-scotching’ around. We have no info on this, but feel they are dealing with property issues. We find it amazing the amount of money the County has spent on traffic lights, utility poles and ‘boxing out’. Would it not be cheaper and safer to just re-paint the road in the suggested configuration and see how it works prior to the road re-surfacing? It’s safer and It’s Just Paint!

Barb L says Kirk Larson, mayor of B-light will not even conduct a dialogue with the JCTA. Maybe information on the NJ adopted Complete Streets program would help? The NJ DOT will do a presentation to Ocean County in the hopes the County adopts this program which sets standards for safe roadways. Matt Norris of the “Tri-State Transportation Campaign’ wants to speak to HC about conducting a ‘Citizens Walk-ability Survey’ to generate reportable information. Jon Oldham spoke with Phil and stated he wants to work with the HCTA to coordinate a positive msg/newsletter touting ‘Complete Streets’. Oldham confirmed to Phil that he has yet to send the HCTA written letter to the NJ DOT/GOV that he asked us to help craft. Phil pressed on the date that would go out. There was more discussion on the summer safety campaign with all present Trustees agreeing it would start Memorial Day weekend with a Letter to the Editor introducing the ‘Completes Streets program/standards and objectives. Susan will get information linked on the HCTA website and letters/news releases/ ads will be generated by Trustees and send for comment/feedback via email. First ideas are:

What is Complete Streets and how will it make HC Safer?

Complete Streets: Keeping Kids Safe

Complete Streets: Increasing Mobility For Older Americans

Two ads will follow a letter to the editor. A few Trustees volunteered to put together a ‘Concept Script’ for the mayor and commissioners so they have a concise, information packed statement for those that ask. The group agreed that we will try to work one to two weeks ahead of the paper.

The feral cat issue was discussed again. No new information at this time.

Submitted by Susan Lewis

The LIT program stresses overall physical fitness, water safety skills, sportsmanship, positive self-esteem and good listening skills. LIT’s learn to respect the power of the ocean and are taught first aid for incidents that happen on the beach. In an educational, yet fun environment, each LIT learns how to successfully use much of the same equipment that the professional lifeguards use for training and actual rescues that specifically happen on the beach, such as how to use a spine board and collar a victim with a neck injury. The LIT’s are trained and supervised by Harvey Cedar’s professional life guards-many of who have been HC guards for years.

Competitions are not the program’s primary focus, but many LIT’s are excited to have to opportunity to test their skills against their LIT counterparts from other island towns in LIT tournaments held in HC and other towns during the summer season.

The LIT instructors strive to make the program an enjoyable day at the beach for all and they hope that the ‘graduating’ LIT’s will stay and work as lifeguards on our beaches.

The program admits children ages 10-15 as long as they have the ability to swim in the ocean and are physically fit. The child must be able to perform basic exercise and run a short distance in the sand. Task must be performed to a standard that instructors can accomplish program goals. Registration forms must be completed by an adult and submitted to Borough Hall with the $100.00 fee.  Check: Payable to the Borough of Harvey Cedars. 2012 LIT dates are from July 2 thru August 10^th. Children ages 10-12 meet on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9-11am. Children ages 13-15 meet on Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9-11am. All meet at the Salem Ave Beach in HC.  To download the registration forms, please visit the LIT website at LIT@harveycedars.org.

March 23, 2012

Present: P Kunz, J Imperiale, J Cadmus, B Lehman, B Lewis              Absent: S Ellman, S Lewis, K Ries, J Loudon

HC Budget: 4 Trustees attended various HC Budget meetings throughout the borough’s budget process. The Trustees are pleased with the outcome- the new HC budget is at 2008 spending levels.

Treasurer report: Jim is out of town. He notified  President Kunz that there were no transactions since the last report and therefore no changes.

BLVD Safety: Latest updates on this effort were discussed.

The Trustees present decided that BL mayor Larson and LBY mayor Mancini will not change their opinions until we convince them that their constituents are on the side of safer roads in HC (and the island in general). We agreed that multiple fronts were needed to get a change in the lanes in HC including www.completestreets.org as a very viable source.

From their website:

“Instituting a Complete Streets policy ensures that transportation planners and engineers consistently design and operate the entire roadway with all users in mind – including bicyclists, public transportation vehicles and riders, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities.”

John I.  proposed a letter to Governor and other officials looking for a positive association rather than an adversarial position from HCTA. The Board agreed to craft this letter. The board discussed that our BLVD campaign effort would be educational and brainstormed  reaching out to other TPA’s to see if we could arrange to discuss the BLVD design.

New Trustees: HCTA members that expressed interest as serving as Trustees were emailed. Phil received no response.

Annual Yard Sale: No information on this. Susan and Kathy were not available to attend this meeting. Phil, was unable to secure Goodwill for ‘left-over; item donation pickups. However, Barbara will look into using the Boys/Girls Clubs of America as an alternative.

Ferel Cats: the problem continues. The Boroughs new program was brought up- no feedback yet,

The HCTA Annual meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 25^th.

It’s important to note that Badges will not be mailed to buyers, but can be picked up at Borough Hall on West 76^th St. thru June 22^nd. After June 22, all badges will be available at the beach badge booth located at Sunset Park. If you are a Senior (age 65 and over) you must purchase your badge in person at Borough Hall and provide proof of age.

Please make checks payable to the Borough of Harvey Cedars. Mail to PO Box 3185, Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008. All checks sent must be for badges only- please do not combine badge purchase with other payments. Your cancelled check will be your receipt.

We look forward to enjoying a beautiful summer on the beach! Make sure you purchase your badges to support the Borough in it’s efforts to keep our beaches clean and safe.

This year, according to Clerk Daina Dale, Harvey Cedars is ‘going to focus on the pavailion ramps that make it accessible for the disabled. It’s a beach where families bring their children. The pavilion is a nice place to sit and get out of the sun for awhile.”  The estimated cost for the repairs will be $50,000. Ms. Dale said in recent years, the county has counseled  municipalities to apply for grants every other year. That way they might be eligible for more County funding.

The ocean met the bay on Long Beach Island during the great Atlantic storm of March 6-8, 1962.

To read more: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2012303030056

Home of Barbara Lehman

Present: Jim Loudon, Phil Kunz, Barbara Lehman, Kathleen Ries, Susan Lewis, Saul Ellman

Absent: Bryan Lewis, John Imperiale, John Cadmus, Michael Pasnick

Treasurer’s Report:

Discussion on HCTA tax exempt status possibilities going forward, potential closing of the HC Post Office,

JCTA Report (Barbara)

Oct 3^rd_ Big topic of focus is lowering our taxes & possibly hiring an atty (Gagliardi) to fight the school tax issue.  It was decided that HCTA will support obtaining an atty toassit lowering our school taxes.

Next JCTA mtg Nov 7^th includes election of officers.

Saul discussed perhaps getting together w/ other TA’s to share joint goals/troubles.  Phil supports the idea of quietly lobbying other taxpayer board members.  Will contact Jon O. to see if he’s got any inside scoop on the island wide school tax issue.

LBI Consolidated Schools: The school board has hired a new superintendent, Karen McKeon, and a temporary business administrator. They have also hired an architectural firm, Dicara Rubino of Wayne, NJ, for the design and expansion of the EJ School. In addition, all the “choice slots” (slots available for tuition-paying students who choose to attend the LBI district) were filled for the 2011-2012 school year. (Some slots were taken by Beach Haven Residents). The school district also authorized the sale of the Long Beach Island Grade School property in Ship Bottom.

Southern Regional Schools: There is still an on-going discussion about having Attorney Vito Gagliardi come and speak to the group regarding the feasibility of a lawsuit which would change the LBI school tax burden at SR.

The Beach Replenishment Project will begin this winter in Long Beach Township. Great Lakes Dredging Company received the contract.  The project is scheduled to be completed by June 15, 2012.

Since the JCT would like more involvement and participation from the community taxpayer organizations, elections will be held on November 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the library. Please send a representative from your association to the next meeting as community involvement is necessary to make the JCT a success!

Membership Report (Saul):

This weekend Andrew S. will email a letter from Saul to all non-members a solicitation for Membership.  Paper mailing proposed to non-member residents, approved.  All agreed to review copy quickly & respond w/ any edits.

Website (Susan):

Susan has cleaned up the site.  We need content & timely photos to add to the site.  All agreed that regular newsletters should contain summary & follow up items from our Member comments, our Annual Mtg comments and JCTA topics.

Communication

High-ranking topics for website & newsletter include:

School Taxes

Dogs on Beach: Agreed to send a “zoomerang” survey to Members re: dogs on the beach, will provide results to Mayor & Commissioners. Certain items may be outside our scope and HCTA may only be able to deliver materials & responses to the Mayor & Commissioners.

Community

Beach badge checker walkie-talkies: Suggested by member at Annual meeting-the Beach Patrol Captain turned this down.  Currently checkers are to use cell phones.  HCBP Captain Randy Townsend feels radios are too expensive to maintain.

HC does need ‘have a heart’ animal traps.  HCTA agreed to contribute traps & produce an informational one-sheet for HCPD to provide to residents.  Provide requirements of this donation:

• Print materials must be provided to residents who use traps
• Enforce the No Cat Feeding ordinance,
• Make accommodations for animals captured on weekends to save the Boro money (pickup $250 weekends vs. $100 weekdays)

Blvd

Enforcing walking / bike direction on shoulders

Telephone Pole Banners idea was discussed favorably as a replacement for decorative plants idea. (Followup-Boro turned this down at this time)

Board Members voted NO to the question of the adjusting center of BLVD based on new pole locations.

HCTA will ask for the repeal of the HC support of BL’s effort to control the lighthouse.

Other

Agreed to rotation of Board meeting recording responsibilities.

Phil has contacted or identified a number of Board candidates.

Next meeting scheduled for 1/20/12

To quote the Sandpaper: “Responding to complaints from resident and visitors, Harvey Cedars officials wanted to turn the four lane BLVD in to a 2 lane roadway” with a center turning lane and wider shoulders to more safely accommodate other traffic in Harvey Cedars, namely pedestrians and cyclists. Barnegat Light officials worried the configuration would impede evacuation ( did not happen during Irene), first aid responders (the County traffic model says it won’t) and turn shoppers away from BL businesses (huh?).  Here’s the kicker: No other issue resulted in as many Letters to the Editor in the Sandpaper- ALL year long!

WE NEED TO KEEP THIS ISSUE IN THE PAPER!  And, we need to stagger these letters and keep the flow steady. Please, even if you have already written a letter, take 5 minutes to sit down and email another letter to the Sandpaper. OR- mark your calendar to write a letter to the editor next week or next month. The point is,  if we want to see change, we have to keep this issue out there and we need all the help we can get!

The Sandpaper letters/editor email address is: letters@thesandpaper.net.

Thank you.