Welcome to OBYC

Tide Charts

The tide charts have been updated for 2010.

2010 Election

Each September, the membership votes for three candidates for the Board of Governors.  If you are interested in running for the Board, please complete a candidate profile, which must be received by the Nomination Committee by August 15th.  The Board meets once a month during the off season, and twice a month during the summer.  Other meetings may be called throughout the year if there are urgent issues to discuss.  If you'd like to volunteer to help manage our community, we urge you to consider being a candidate.

Click here for the Candidate Profile form.

Important Message

The barrier island has experienced a number of car and house break-ins in the past week.  We strongly advise that you lock your car at all times, as well as your house doors.  Do not keep anything of value in plain site.  People passing by and looking into windows may see a purse on a table, or a GPS unit on a dashboard and attempt to take them.  We also recommend that everyone lock their bikes at all times.  Contact the Toms River Police Dept if you notice anything out of the ordinary.  Keep an eye on your neighbor's property when they are not around.  Be alert!

Vandalism

Early Saturday morning, 7/17, at around 1-2am, several homes on the beach blocks, in between the highways, and on Railroad Way have experienced vandalism to their garden lights.  Similar vandalism took place on July 4th weekend.  In addition, the garbage barrels from the Donut Shop were placed across Rt 35 north.  If you experienced any vandalism, please contact the Toms River Police immediately at 732-349-0150, option 1. 

A group of drunken older teenagers or young adults were asked to leave the beach last night, and may have been involved in the mischief.  An anonymous donor is offering a $100 reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of those involved.  Please contact us or the police if you have any information regarding these events.  Your name will remain anonymous.

Summer Weekly Activities

We've updated the weekly activity list, which is shown on the bottom right side of this page.  New clubhouse hours have been added.  Don't miss Arts & Crafts on Tuesdays, and Movies on the Beach on Thursdays.  Come on out and join us for some fun!

OBYC Golf Outing
Monday, August 2, 2010

Join us for a great day of golf and dinner at the OBYC 23rd Annual Golf Outing.  All are welcome, so pass the word to family and friends!  Come out and support your OBYC Special Events.

Click here for the registration form

Parking News

For the past few years, parking at the clubhouse and marina lots has become a serious problem.  Members and their guests are finding it more difficult to find available parking.  The Board has formed a committee that evaluated the parking situation and made recommendations for possible solutions.  Several members joined the committee and discussed the issue at length. 

Considering that we only have 58 shared parking spaces in our community, 490 homes, and approximately 1,000 cars, it was decided that members would only receive one parking placard per house.  Additional placards will not be available for sale.  It was also decided that renters will not receive a parking placard starting in 2011. 

Additionally, the committee has decided to reserve one parking spot at the marina and one at the clubhouse for members who utilize the boat slips.  Boaters need a way to transport supplies to and from their boats.  It is only fair that we reserve a total of two parking spaces for this purpose.  We will evaluate this change at the end of the season.

Please understand that our limited parking can only accommodate a very small percentage of our parking needs.  Unfortunately, members have been parking their cars in the lots to leave their own driveways empty.  Many members have been parking their cars in the lots and leaving them there the entire season. 

There is no easy solution to this problem.  We ask that you be considerate of those who may need a parking spot for a guest, and not utilize the lots simply to empty your own driveway.  If you need additional parking, contact one of your neighbors who may have space available.  Per the Rules and Regulations, each home must maintain parking for at least two cars. 

On street parking is not permitted in OBYC, nor is it permitted on the grassy median on Railroad Avenue.  Please advise your guests and renters that vehicles parked in driveways may not extend into the streets.  Report illegal parking to OBYC Security.  Vehicles parked illegally or without a parking placard will be ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

OBYC Board of Governors

LEGAL UPDATES

  Giblin Suit

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Giblin of 260 Harbor Drive have sued the Club and Board of Governors to allow them to build a two story home. They have previously received Board approval to rebuild their existing home, but now want their home to be recognized as having two stories. The Club’s attorney, Michele Donato, will be representing us at the Club’s expense.

McKinney Rooftop Deck
Judge Ruled in Club's Favor

On November 20, 2009, Judge Frank Buczynski ruled in the Club's favor regarding our motion to enforce the already agreed upon settlement to have the McKinney's remove the rooftop deck railing and staircase.  However, the McKinneys have chosen to appeal the Judge's decision.  We will keep you informed during the appeals process.

McKinney Defamation Suit Dismissed

The lawsuit filed by Dr. and Mrs. McKinney against Dean Hansen, Jack O'Leary, and OBYC was dismissed in its entirety by the court on January 22, 2010.

Click here to view the filed order

Nisch, Vodraska, Xavier Suit Dismissed

The two story lawsuit filed against the Club and Board by Ken & Joan Nisch, Frank Vodraska, and Frank Xavier has been dismissed on 12/4/09.  In summary, the Judge ruled that the Club's building height restrictions are legal and enforceable, and that the Board acted appropriately in enforcing the height restrictions.

Click here to view the filed order

General Membership Meeting
September 2009
Election Results

Thank you to all who attended the meeting, as well as those who mailed in their proxies.  It's quite evident by the results of the election that the majority of the community is very satisfied with the Club's management, as well as its building restrictions. 

The candidates had an opportunity to introduce themselves, and to answer questions from the members.  Among other questions, each  candidate was asked if they support two story homes, and how they have volunteered for the Club over the past two years. 

Since more than 2/3 of the votes cast were for the incumbents, it's time for the "concerned members" to stop the false and misleading attacks on your Board of Governors.  Frank Vodraska and the other members of this small group are doing an extreme disservice to this community by spreading misinformation and rumors.  Frank was asked to correct inaccuracies on his website, even when provided with the facts, and he refused.  When a member asked Frank if he would shut his website down if he was elected, he said no.  He also stated that he would not remove his name from the pending lawsuit.  (UPDATE:  The Club won this lawsuit)  Now that the election is over, we ask that the "concerned members" stop their negativity and divisiveness, and to start making a positive contribution to the Club.

We greatly appreciate that the majority of our members follow the rules and volunteer to help maintain and protect our way of life in OBYC.

Let's move on for the betterment of our community!

Dean Hansen

Write Your Legislators
Support a Single Barrier Island Community

As we all know, the various barrier island communities have been hit hard with the recent property tax increases.  Most homeowners have seen at least a 50% increase in their taxes, with some experiencing a 100% increase.  Toms River is using this area, mostly made up of non-voting homeowners, as a cash cow to subsidize the mainland properties.  We must take action now to prevent further increases, and to encourage our legislators to pass Sen. Kyrillos' bill, SJR13, to create a single barrier island community.  We have very specific and unique needs as compared to the mainland, yet those needs are continually ignored by Toms River.  We need to combine communities and share services, which should lower our property taxes.  Let's stop the shakedown by Toms River, and finally get the services that we deserve at a reasonable tax rate!

Click here to read the article regarding the Senator's proposed bill

Article:  Not all beach areas loaded with wealth

Click here for the Legislature Directory

Click here for the online version of the directory by town

Click here to view the bill

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Yoga Schedule & Info

Click here for complete class information and schedules from Sea of Abundance yoga.

Do you have a weed problem?

Click here to view some helpful information, including a natural weed killer solution, commercially available weed killers, and weed spraying companies.

Help Our Troops!

Whether it's a care package, donation, or a simple thank you message, the troops are in need of your support.  Here are just a few links to some well run organizations.  Click on an image to go to their website.

OBYC Members....

If you have a family member serving overseas and would like us to publish their mailing address for care packages and cards, please send us their information using the Contact Us button on the left.

Thank you!

Movies on the Beach
 

OBYC is extremely grateful for the Stephanie Zagata Neglia Memorial donation of the outdoor movie screen and equipment.  Thanks to Stephanie's family and generous donations by our members, families can now enjoy childrens movies on the beach.  If you haven't been to one of the movie nights, you really should make a point of joining us for the next movie.  The jumbo screen and sound system are spectacular!  A perfect way to spend the evening with the family.

Click on any picture to enlarge

See the Upcoming Events on the right for the movie schedule.

Special thanks to Eric Neglia for this wonderful idea, and for researching and purchasing the movie equipment.  Stephanie, Eric, Riley and Jack enjoyed a similar setup at Disney World, and thought it would be a great idea for our OBYC children to share a special night with their families on the beach.  Thanks to Donna Skwarek and the Special Events committee for organizing the movie nights.

Please Drive Safely Around OBYC

Remember...

• Speed Limit is 10 MPH

• Where there's a rolling ball, there's a running child.

• Look both ways on Rt 35 for bicycles and pedestrians.

• Pull out of driveways slowly.

• Be attentive for children playing in yards.

• Remind your guests and renters of the above to ensure safety for all.

Have a safe and happy summer!

Smoking on the Beach

We're all well aware of the health hazards of smoking and second-hand smoke.  We ask that you try to refrain from smoking on the beach.  If you must do so, please be considerate of others in the immediate area.

Thank you!

We're looking for your favorite OBYC photos!

A new OBYC brochure is in the works, and we need some great photos.  Do you have a cute baby picture on the beach, an activity or party picture, crabbing or fishing, boating, or one of a beautiful bay sunset? 

Send your favorite OBYC photos to photos@ob2.org

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