Five Things to Know From Thursday's City Council Meeting

City Council honored World War II veteran Joe Caserta during its public meeting Thursday (Nov. 7) at the Ocean City Free Public Library. But here are five other things from the meeting that might be of interest:

• SOUTH JERSEY HOGS FOOTBALL: During public comment, Ocean City High School graduate Kevin Grubb said he'd like to use Carey Stadium as home field for a football team in a league aimed at giving former high school standouts another chance to be noticed by college scouts. Grubb said he's been frustrated trying to get permission to use the field and is willing to pay whatever fees and meet whatever requirements.
• DUNE EASEMENTS: City Council gave final approval to sign easements for city-owned beach property that grants permission for dune and beach replenishment projects. The city is asking the same of private owners. The measure applies to city-owned land from 24th Street south, where a March 2014 project is planned. A future ordinance would cover the other half of the island.
• 2ND STREET OUTFALL PIPE and MUSIC PIER PAINT: City Council approved a resolution to advertise for bids on tripling the capacity of the beach outfall pipe at Second Street to reduce flooding on streets nearby. Council also approved a $42,000 contract to paint the Ocean City Music Pier exterior.
• DREDGING CAPACITY: City Council approved terms of service for an environmental consultant who, among other potential jobs, will work to get the city permission to expand the capacity of a dredging spoils site under the Ninth Street Bridge from 7,000 cubic yards to up to 75,000 cubic yards. The site would help the city deepen shallow lagoons and channels that are impassable to boat traffic at low tide.
• OCBP CONTRACT: City Council went into executive session to discuss negotiations with the Ocean City Beach Patrol, which has not renewed its labor contract in more than four years.