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A.C. Boardwalk Chairman, Tom Lamaine, opened the meeting. After introductions,\u00a0the main topic for the meeting what is and what is\u00a0not\u00a0allowed on the boardwalk and the beach was introduced.<\/p>\n
We were fortunate to have Chief Henry White, Deputy Chief James Sarkos, Captain Rudy Lushina, Captain Lee Hendricks, Deputy Chief Jerry Barnhardt from ACPD,\u00a0 and Sr. Lt. David Russo from ACBP.<\/p>\n
The Boardwalk and Oceanfront of Atlantic City are governed by Chapter 92. They were adopted by the\u00a0 Board of Commissioners, now City Council\u00a0 of the City of Atlantic City as indicated in article histories.\u00a0 Amendments have been added to the original document.<\/p>\n
Discussions:<\/p>\n
Atlantic City doesn\u2019t seem to have the type of incidents that took place in Wildwood. If we do then ACBP takes care of it and if needed contact ACPD.
\nWe seem to have an older crowd and we have an ordinance dictating what we can and can not do. We also have Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLIOS) that handle these situations.<\/p>\n
Pacific Avenue Beaches need permits to barbecue on the beach. Maine Avenue barbecuing is allowed.\u00a0 Propane is allowed. There can be 800 to 900 people at these pocket beaches.<\/p>\n
The Beach Patrol Chief can prohibit barbecuing at Albany, New Hampshire and Maine Avenues if it seems dangerous. How much are lifeguards allowed to do?\u00a0 The Beach Patrol Chief has the power. Chain of command is followed and if needed Chief is notified. Are rules posted? Are they\u00a0clearly\u00a0displayed\u00a0to the public? There are signs posted\u00a0 as you enter the beach. The signs say a permit is needed. This information is not correct so the ACPD will get in touch with CRDA \/SID to update the signs.<\/p>\n
There is a very thin line what is and what is permitted. Some things need to be updated by city council. Social media and\u00a0press releases from the Mayor\u2019s office might help. Communication is very important. Everyone needs to know.<\/p>\n
Open containers of alcohol are not permitted on the Boardwalk or the beach.<\/p>\n
A smoking ban is sitting on Governor Murphy\u2019s desk. Will have to wait and see if it is signed and what that will entail.<\/p>\n
The Noise Ordinance, a topic that has been a major issue in previous Boardwalk\u00a0meetings the last couple of years was updated by Chief White.<\/p>\n
4 ACPD officers and 1 sergeant are now trained and certified so that ACPD will be able to address the complaints. Everything is governed by\u00a0decibels. Day\u00a0decibels\u00a0and night decibels are different. Ordinance says noise levels need to be lower after\u00a010PM.\u00a0This should be a quicker process than having to wait for\u00a0someone from the Health Department which has be done in the past.<\/p>\n
Loud music is not an emergency so calls should be made to 347-5780.\u00a0 A summons can be issued, but there is a lot to writing a summons.\u00a0 It can take over an hour. The Health Department can still be called; that would take even longer because staff would have to be called in for overtime after\u00a05 P.M.<\/p>\n
The TVs on the boardwalk remain a problem. Some are higher than others. Rodney from the Health Department got\u00a0the sound\u00a0lowered in front of the Ritz.\u00a0 Rick Santoro from SID can get them turned down.\u00a0 ACPD Dispatch can be called.<\/p>\n
The ACPD Surveillance Center can now have anything put on the tv signs\u2026 emergency or non emergency<\/p>\n
There is an Excessive Use ordinance.\u00a0 The state is also involved.\u00a0 The fines the state gives out are minimal.\u00a0 Local ABC can tighten restrictions.<\/p>\n
There is a brand new radio system between the ACPD and the ACBP. The city\u2019s surveillance cameras\u00a0on the boardwalk\u00a0make\u00a0it\u00a0safer. Hopefully, by this time next year, cameras will be on Pacific Avenue\u00a0too<\/p>\n
Everything needs to be enforced on the Boardwalk. Bike riding, businesses on the boardwalk, signs, etc. Can the Mercantile Department check the businesses on the Boardwalk\u2019s signs. etc.?<\/p>\n
Bicycles –\u00a0 Very hard to enforce. Too many different hours. Can\u2019t send families to Pacific Avenue. Hundreds of tickets are written. Discretion needs to be used. Sometimes, it’s just too crowded. Laws can be superseded. Can an announcement be made at\u00a012 noon\u00a0and throughout the day? Can it be audibly announced?<\/p>\n
Thank you Chief White and Captain Lushina\u00a0for getting the\u00a0four\u00a0ACPD officers and a sergeant trained and certified to read decibels\u00a0so that they can help enforce the noise ordinance around the city.<\/p>\n
Notes submitted by Sherrie Kendall.
\nBoardwalk Committee Vice Chair\/Liaison.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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