Evesham public meetings in 2022

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council adopted three ordinances on second reading: one amending stop intersections, one authorizing acquisition of Block 49, Lot 5.01 via eminent domain for historical preservation, and one preserving Block 18, Lot 3 (387 Evesboro-Medford Road) for open space. The council also introduced four ordinances on first reading, including golf course fees, fire prevention fees, general fees, and vacant property registration. The consent agenda was adopted with four resolutions separated and approved individually.

• Adopted Ordinance 20-11-2022 amending stop intersections (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-11-2022 authorizing eminent domain for Block 49, Lot 5.01 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-11-2022 preserving Block 18, Lot 3 for open space (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 23-12-2022 amending golf course fees (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 24-12-2022 amending fire prevention fees (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-12-2022 amending general fees (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 26-12-2022 amending vacant property registration (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda resolutions 337-378, with 339, 340, 353, 354 separated and approved (4-0-1)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council introduced three ordinances, including one authorizing acquisition of Block 49, Lot 5.01 via eminent domain for historical preservation, and two others for stop intersections and open space preservation. The council also adopted resolutions awarding grants to the Board of Education and Fire District, and approved a 25-item consent agenda covering contracts, licenses, and property tax refunds. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Introduced Ordinance 20-11-2022 amending stop intersections (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 21-11-2022 authorizing eminent domain for Block 49, Lot 5.01 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 22-11-2022 preserving Block 18, Lot 3 as open space (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 310-2022 awarding $11,830 grant to Board of Education for security cameras (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 311-2022 awarding $12,000 grant to Fire District for all-terrain vehicle (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 312-336 covering contracts, liquor license transfer, tax refunds, and shared services (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council adopted two ordinances: one amending accessory use and swimming pool regulations in the MD-1 zone (4-1), and another amending the Olga's Diner & Vicinity Redevelopment Plan (5-0). The council also approved a consent agenda of 25 resolutions, including contracts for park improvements, fleet maintenance, and school resource officers, as well as property tax refunds for disabled veterans.

• Adopted Ordinance 18-9-2022 amending accessory uses and swimming pool regulations in MD-1 zone (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 19-9-2022 amending Olga's Diner & Vicinity Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 284-2022 establishing application process for Redevelopment Community Development Fund Grants
• Approved consent agenda Resolutions 285-309, including contracts for park improvements, fleet maintenance, and school resource officers
• Approved tax refunds for four 100% disabled veterans (Resolutions 298-301)
• Rejected requests for release of performance/maintenance guarantees for several properties (Resolutions 304-309)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council unanimously adopted two ordinances and a 32-item consent agenda of resolutions. The ordinances authorized easement acquisition on Mill Road and amended the township fee schedule. The consent agenda included redevelopment designations, contracts, and budget items. No public comments were made on agenda items.

• Adopted Ordinance 16-8-2022 authorizing easement acquisition at 231 and 255 Mill Road (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 17-8-2022 amending Chapter 72 'Fees' (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 18-9-2022 amending accessory uses in MD-1 zone and swimming pool regulations (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 19-9-2022 amending Olga's Diner & Vicinity Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 252-2022 through 283-2022 (5-0)
• Designated Block 24.21, Lot 3 as non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment (Resolution 252-2022)
• Awarded contracts for refuse trucks, windows, and police equipment (Resolutions 272-2022, 263-2022, 276-2022)
• Rejected two maintenance guarantee release requests (Resolutions 281-2022, 282-2022)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution 251-2022, supporting Highway 90, LLC's application to open a cannabis retailer at 90 Old Marlton Pike West, noting it is only the first step in the state approval process. The council also unanimously approved two ordinances on first reading (easement acquisition on Mill Road and a fee schedule amendment) and adopted a 29-item consent agenda covering contracts, grants, tax refunds, and other routine matters. All votes were 5-0 with no opposition or abstentions.

• Adopted Resolution 251-2022 supporting cannabis retailer application at 90 Old Marlton Pike West (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 16-8-2022 authorizing easement acquisition at 231 and 255 Mill Road (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 17-8-2022 amending Chapter 72 Fees (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 222-250, including road resurfacing contract, tire purchases, copier lease, wireless devices, and tax refunds (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 22, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 PM (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council adopted four ordinances, including a $5 million capital improvements bond ordinance and a $1.485 million golf course improvements bond ordinance. The council also approved a consent agenda of 23 resolutions covering contracts, appointments, and budget insertions, and made several planning and zoning board appointments.

• Adopted $5M capital improvements ordinance, authorizing $4.75M in bonds (5-0)
• Adopted $1.485M golf course improvements ordinance, authorizing $985K in bonds (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending underdrain and fee schedules (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending 2022 salary ordinance (5-0)
• Approved grant application for Crown Royal Parkway/Kings Grant Drive improvements (5-0)
• Approved 2021 annual audit report (5-0)
• Appointed Eddie Freeman to Planning Board Class III (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 23 resolutions including contracts, appointments, and budget insertions (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council introduced the 2022 municipal budget with a flat tax rate and no reduction in services, and adopted it unanimously. The council also approved two zoning ordinances, including one that rezones part of the Links Golf Course to allow a sewer connection and another that authorizes a financial agreement for a redevelopment project on Executive Drive. Several other resolutions and ordinances were passed, including designating the township as a stigma-free zone for mental health awareness.

• Introduced 2022 Municipal Budget with zero tax increase (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5-3-2022 rezoning Links Golf Course area for sewer connection (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 8-5-2022 authorizing financial agreement with AMS Investments for Executive Drive redevelopment (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 9-6-2022 amending Marlton Village redevelopment plan (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 10-6-2022 establishing speed limits on Raymond Avenue (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 11-6-2022 amending Police Department chapter (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 145-2022 establishing Evesham as a Stigma Free Zone (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda resolutions 146-159 (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is deciding on the adoption of the 2022 Municipal Budget following a public hearing. The agenda includes the first reading of ordinances to issue $4,750,000 in bonds for capital improvements and $985,000 for golf course upgrades. Additionally, the council will vote on second readings for speed limits on Raymond Avenue and police department code amendments.

• Adoption of the 2022 Municipal Budget (Resolution No. 161-2022)
• Ordinance to appropriate $5,000,000 for capital improvements and issue $4,750,000 in bonds
• Ordinance to appropriate $1,485,000 for golf course improvements and issue $985,000 in bonds
• Ordinance establishing speed limits along Raymond Avenue
• Ordinance amending the Police Department chapter of the municipal code

The Evesham Township Council adopted the 2022 municipal budget (Resolution No. 161-2022) by a 5-0 vote, with no proposed tax increase. The council also introduced a $5 million capital improvements bond ordinance and a $1.485 million golf course improvements ordinance, both on first reading. Several other ordinances were adopted, including zoning changes for the Marlton Village Rehabilitation Area and speed limits on Raymond Avenue.

• Adopted 2022 Municipal Budget (Resolution No. 161-2022) 5-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 160-2022 (2022 Municipal Budget by Title) 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 9-6-2022 (Marlton Village Redevelopment Plan amendment) 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10-6-2022 (Raymond Avenue speed limits) 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 11-6-2022 (Police Department chapter amendment) 5-0
• Introduced Ordinance No. 12-6-2022 ($5M capital improvements bond) 5-0
• Introduced Ordinance No. 13-6-2022 ($1.485M golf course improvements) 5-0
• Adopted Consent Agenda (Resolutions No. 162-2022 through 188-2022) 5-0

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council voted 5-0 to adopt Resolution No. 125-2022, supporting Enlighten Health & Wellness, LLC's application to open a cannabis retailer at 781 Route 70 West. The council also introduced an ordinance for a financial agreement with AMS Investments, LLC for the Executive Drive Redevelopment Area, and approved several other resolutions including a land acquisition amendment and a consent agenda of contracts and grants.

• Adopted Resolution No. 125-2022 supporting cannabis retailer application (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 8-5-2022 for financial agreement with AMS Investments, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 126-2022 amending land sale agreement for 477 N. Elmwood Road (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 127-2022 amending meeting calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions 128-141 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 9 and March 23, 2022 (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is holding a regular meeting to conduct second readings on several ordinances, including significant zoning amendments for the Pinelands area and the acceptance of property deeds. The consent agenda includes contract awards for road work and mowing, as well as a resolution to investigate parcels near Route 73 South for potential redevelopment. Staff reports from the manager, police, and public works departments are also scheduled.

• Ordinance No. 5-3-2022 amends zoning for Pinelands, adding Regional Growth districts and changing three zones from Rural Development to Regional Growth or Forest Agricultural
• Resolution No. 106-2022 directs the Planning Board to investigate parcels near Route 73 South between Braddock Mill Road and Dutch Road for non-condemnation redevelopment
• Resolution No. 108-2022 awards the 2021 Road Program Phase II contract to Lexa Concrete
• Resolution No. 120-2022 authorizes the temporary closing of a portion of Kettle Run Road for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society bike tour
• Ordinances No. 6-3-2022 and 7-3-2022 authorize the acceptance of deeds for partial lots on Block 37

The Evesham Township Council adopted Ordinance 4-3-2022 amending Chapter 22 Personnel Policies (5-0) and tabled Ordinance 5-3-2022, a comprehensive zoning amendment affecting Pinelands districts and three zone changes, until April 27, 2022. The council also adopted two ordinances accepting deeds for property acquisitions (Block 37, Lots 1.08 and 1.09) and approved a 19-item consent agenda of resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance 4-3-2022 amending Chapter 22 Personnel Policies (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 5-3-2022 zoning amendment until April 27, 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 6-3-2022 accepting deed for Block 37, Lot 1.08 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7-3-2022 accepting deed for Block 37, Lot 1.09 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda Resolutions 106-2022 through 124-2022 (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council adopted resolutions supporting state applications for three cannabis retailers, introduced a zoning ordinance for the Kings Grant clubhouse area, and approved a consent agenda of 18 resolutions. The zoning ordinance passed 3-2 with concerns about development protections. All other votes were unanimous except one abstention on the first cannabis resolution.

• Adopted Resolution 101-2022 supporting Rooted of Evesham LLC cannabis retailer (4-0-1, Cooper abstained)
• Adopted Resolution 102-2022 supporting Sativa Wellness LLC cannabis retailer (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 103-2022 supporting Floro Evesham LLC cannabis retailer (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 5-3-2022 amending zoning for Kings Grant and Barton Run areas (3-2, Espinoza and Hansen opposed)
• Introduced Ordinance 4-3-2022 amending personnel policies (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 6-3-2022 accepting deed for Block 37, Lot 1.08 (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7-3-2022 accepting deed for Block 37, Lot 1.09 (5-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions 83-100 (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council adopted three ordinances, including the 2022 budget cap ordinance and a new salary ordinance for township officers and employees, and approved several resolutions including appointments to the Planning and Zoning Boards. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the Zoning Board appointment.

• Adopted Ordinance 1-2-2022 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2-2-2022 repealing and replacing the 2022 salary ordinance for officers and employees (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 3-2-2022 amending golf course fees (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 70-2022 authorizing emergency temporary appropriations (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Killion to Planning Board Class IV (5-0)
• Appointed Andrew Willmot to Zoning Board (4-0-1, Cooper abstained)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions 73-82, including contracts for refuse collection, sports field refurbishment, and rock salt purchase (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3 and January 12 meetings (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council introduced three ordinances, including the 2022 budget cap ordinance and a salary ordinance for 2022, all on first reading. The council also approved appointments to the Municipal Utilities Authority and Senior Citizen Advisory Committee, and adopted a consent agenda of seven resolutions covering contracts, bids, and guarantees. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Introduced Ordinance 1-2-2022 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2-2-2022 repealing and replacing the 2022 salary ordinance (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 3-2-2022 amending golf course fees for virtual golf play (5-0)
• Appointed Krystal Hunter to the Municipal Utilities Authority (5-0)
• Appointed James Lawless to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 62-68 covering solid waste contract, vehicle purchase, building amendment, bid rejection, compliance officer, and guarantee releases (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Mike Madorno to the Economic Advisory Council (mayoral appointment)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council unanimously adopted a consent agenda containing 29 resolutions, covering affordable housing loan repayment, tax overpayment cancellations, shared services for snow plowing, and numerous professional service contracts. The meeting also included presentations from the Environmental Commission and a Community Impact Award, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 31-2022 through 59-2022 (5-0)
• Authorized affordable housing down payment assistance loan repayment agreement
• Authorized cancellation of property tax overpayments/delinquencies under $10
• Set interest rate on delinquent taxes and penalty for delinquencies over $10,000
• Approved shared services agreement with Burlington County for snow plowing (2022-2024)
• Awarded contracts for solicitor, bond counsel, labor counsel, auditor, engineers, and other professional services
• Re-established petty cash

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council held a reorganization meeting to appoint new legal, financial, and planning staff. The body adopted the 2022 Temporary Budget and designated bank depositories for cash management. Additionally, the council filled seats on various advisory committees, including the Environmental Commission and Economic Advisory Council.

• Adoption of the 2022 Temporary Budget (Resolution No. 30-2022)
• Appointment of Township Solicitor, Bond Counsel, and Municipal Auditor
• Designation of Bank Depositories for the Cash Management Plan
• Appointments to the Evesham Environmental Commission and Economic Advisory Council
• Appointment of Township Planner and Affordable Housing Administrative Agent

The Evesham Township Council held its 2022 reorganization meeting, appointing Heather Cooper as Deputy Mayor and adopting a series of resolutions to appoint professional services and set up the township's administrative framework for the year. The council also adopted the 2022 temporary budget and made numerous appointments to advisory committees and commissions. All resolutions passed unanimously, with the exception of the Town Watch Advisory Committee appointments, which were tabled.

• Appointed Heather Cooper as Deputy Mayor (4-0-1)
• Adopted Resolution 1-2022 appointing Malamut & Associates as Township Solicitor (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2-2022 appointing Murphy Orlando and Lenox Law Firm as Conflict/Backup Solicitors (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 30-2022 adopting the 2022 Temporary Budget (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 23-2022 on Town Watch Advisory Committee appointments (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 20-2022 appointing members to the Human Rights Advisory Council (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-2022 appointing members to the Library Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 22-2022 appointing members to the Senior Citizen Advisory Committee (5-0)

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council is voting on resolutions to join the nationwide opioid settlement and award contracts for seven police SUVs and street lighting supplies. The body also votes to support a cannabis cultivator application and approve a shared services agreement for school resource officers. Routine items include property tax refunds for disabled veterans and the release of maintenance guarantees for local businesses.

• Resolution 410-2021: Authorize participation in nationwide opioid settlement agreements with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisourceBergen
• Resolution 417-2021: Award contract for seven 2022 Ford Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicles to Ford for the Police Department
• Resolution 434-2021: Resolution of support for Culture Cannabis Club's application to open a cannabis cultivator
• Resolution 431-2021: Authorize shared services agreement with Evesham Township Board of Education for School Resource Officers for 2022-2025
• Resolution 415-2021: Award aggregate window contract for street lighting supplies to M&M Lighting, Inc.

Township Council

The Evesham Township Council meets to conduct a second reading of ordinances amending local fees and drug-free zone maps. The consent agenda includes awarding contracts for auto body repairs, uniforms, and radio equipment, as well as approving several budget insertions for grants. The council also votes on the expenditure of $125,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to acquire 387 Evesboro-Medford Road.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 41-12-2021 amending Chapter 72 'Fees'
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 42-12-2021 amending 'Drug and Drunk Driving Free Zone Map'
• Award of contract for auto body repairs to MAACO Auto Body & Paint (J&J Collision Experts, Inc.)
• Authorization of $125,000 expenditure from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for 387 Evesboro-Medford Road
• Insertion of $50,000 Green Acres Stewardship Grant for Black Run Preserve into the budget