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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Borough Council
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
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COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
July 22, 2026 7:00 PM
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07.22.2026 COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order Prayer & Flag Salute
Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow-Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright-McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__Donza Worlds, Interim Business Administrator
P__A__Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__Rafiq Golphin, Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__Chief Jay, Fire Department
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2026 was sent to the COURIER POST and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Borough of
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Municipal Clerk.
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
Borough Council
Council to adopt the 2026 municipal budget and consider senior housing ordinance
The Borough Council will hold a public hearing on the introduced 2026 municipal budget and then vote to adopt it. The meeting also includes Ordinance 06-2026, which repeals Ordinance 05-2026 and amends the Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan to permit an affordable senior housing complex. Routine consent‑agenda items such as tax‑sale certificate adjustments, surplus credit cancellations, rescinding prior resolutions, and appointing a Property Maintenance Official will be approved by a single motion.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 municipal budget (Ordinance No. 04-2026)
- Ordinance 06-2026 repealing Ordinance 05-2026 to amend Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan for affordable senior housing
- Resolution No. 74-2026 to adjust Tax Sale Certificate TY-10158 for Block 1202 Lot 14
- Resolution No. 75-2026 to cancel credits to surplus
- Resolution No. 77-2026 appointing Kenneth A. Smith as Property Maintenance Official
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
C OUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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07.22.2026 COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order Prayer & Flag Salute
Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow -Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright -McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__ Donza Worlds , Interim Business Administrator
P__A__ Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__ Rafiq Golphin , Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__ Chief Jay , Fire Department
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2026 was sent to the COURIER POS T and posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Borough of
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Municipal Clerk.
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Planning Board
Discuss redevelopment study for Block 1106 lots on Charman Ave/Warwick Rd
The Planning Board will consider a redevelopment study for Block 1106, covering lots 16‑20 located on Charman Avenue and Warwick Road. The study is being presented by First Step Capital, LLC. No other business items are listed on the agenda.
- Block 1106 – lots 16‑20 on Charman Avenue / Warwick Road – redevelopment study (First Step Capital, LLC)
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
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Call to Order _______pm
ROLL CALL Mayor Wardlow P_____ A_____
R. Lee, Councilmen Liaison P_____A_____
R. Golphin P_____ A_____
R. Heigler, Chairperson P_____ A_____
L. Harris P_____ A_____
R. Brockington , Co-Chairperson P_____ A_____
S. Forrest P_____ A_____
Darryl Rhone, Esq., Solicitor P_____ A_____
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Approval of the Planning Board He a ring Minutes – none
New Business:
1. Block 1106, Lot(s), 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 First Step Capital, LLC Charman Avenue / Warwick
Road . Redevelopment Study Area
Adjournment:
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Planning Board
Lawnside Planning Board to discuss affordable housing and redevelopment
The Lawnside Planning Board will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss two new business items: a 100% affordable senior housing development on Pine Street and a redevelopment study area on Charman Avenue and Warwick Road.
- Discussion of 100% affordable senior housing development (Block 402, Lot 8, Pine Street Ventures, LLC)
- Review of redevelopment study area (Block 1106, Lots 16-20, First Step Capital, LLC, Charman Avenue / Warwick Road)
- Meeting held via Zoom on June 29, 2026
- Planning Board hearing minutes to be approved
- Roll call and agenda items to be addressed
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*Special Meeting*
BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
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Flag Salute
Call to Order _______pm
ROLL CALL Mayor Wardlow P_____ A_____
R. Lee, Councilmen Liaison P_____A_____
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R. Heigler, Chairperson P_____ A_____
L. Harris P_____ A_____
R. Brockington , Co-Chairperson P_____ A_____
S. Forrest P_____ A_____
Darryl Rhone, Esq., Solicitor P_____ A_____
Marian Hauser, Secretary P_____ A_____
Sean Smith, Engineer P_____A_____
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Approval of the Planning Board Hearing Minutes – none
New Business:
1. Block 402, Lot 8, Pine Street Ventures, LLC 100% Affordable Senior Housing Development
2. Bl
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
Planning Board
Board to discuss senior housing and redevelopment study proposals
The Lawnside Planning Board will consider two development items. One is a 100% affordable senior housing project on Block 402, Lot 8, Pine Street by Pine Street Ventures, LLC. The other is a redevelopment study for Block 1106, Lots 16‑20 on Charman Avenue / Warwick Road by First Step Capital, LLC.
- Review 100% affordable senior housing proposal – Block 402, Lot 8, Pine Street (Pine Street Ventures, LLC)
- Review redevelopment study area – Block 1106, Lots 16‑20, Charman Avenue / Warwick Road (First Step Capital, LLC)
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PLANNING BOARD MEETING
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Flag Salute
Call to Order _______pm
ROLL CALL Mayor Wardlow P_____ A_____
R. Lee, Councilmen Liaison P_____A_____
R. Golphin P_____ A_____
R. Heigler, Chairperson P_____ A_____
L. Harris P_____ A_____
R. Brockington , Co-Chairperson P_____ A_____
S. Forrest P_____ A_____
Darryl Rhone, Esq., Solicitor P_____ A_____
Marian Hauser, Secretary P_____ A_____
Sean Smith, Engineer P _____A_____
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Approval of the Planning Board He a ring Minutes – none
Executive Session: Pending Litigation
New Business:
1. Block 402, Lot 8, Pine Street Ventures, LLC 100% Affordable
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
Borough Council
Lawnside Borough Council to hold public hearing and adopt 2026 budget
The Borough Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget. The meeting also includes a public hearing and vote on an ordinance regarding municipal budget appropriation limits.
- Adoption of the 2026 Municipal Budget
- Ordinance No. 04-2026: Index Rate Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Resolution No. 73-2026: Authorizing the Municipal Budget to be read by title only for public hearing
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
June 9, 2026 7:00 PM
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06.09.2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - 2026 BUDGET ADOPT
Call to Order Prayer & Flag Salute
Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow-Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright-McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__Rafiq Golphin, Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__Chief Jay, Fire Department
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
Borough Council
Borough Council to vote on senior housing and $1.5M capital projects
The Lawnside Borough Council will hold its regular meeting via Microsoft Teams to adopt minutes and consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan for affordable senior housing. The body will also vote on a bond ordinance authorizing up to $1.5 million in capital improvements and the issuance of general obligation bonds.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 05-2026 amending Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan
- Bond ordinance authorizing $1,515,000 in capital improvements and up to $799,747 in bonds
- Adoption of April 2026 financial reports showing $679,633.97 in tax collections
- Resolution No. 68-2026 renewing liquor licenses for 2026-2027
- Resolution No. 71-2026 appointing an Interim Business Administrator
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
C OUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
June 3, 2026 7 :00 PM
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06.03.2026 COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order Prayer & Flag Salute
Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow -Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright -McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__ Donza Worlds , Interim Business Administrator
P__A__ Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__ Rafiq Golphin , Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__ Chief Jay , Fire Department
This meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. This Council Meeting of June 3 ,
2026 was sent to the COURIER POST and RETROSPECT , posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on
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Tue May 26, 2026
ZONING BOARD
Board denies construction on 139 Bryant Avenue lot
The Lawnside Zoning Board will first review and approve the minutes from its April 28, 2026 meeting. It will then record a resolution denying a construction request for 139 Bryant Avenue Block 1207, Lot 23. The denial cites the lot’s size of 5,000 square feet, which is below the required 6,500 square feet. No new business is listed for this meeting.
- Review and approval of April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
- Denial of construction request for 139 Bryant Avenue Block 1207, Lot 23 (5000 sq ft lot, 6500 sq ft required)
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LAWNSIDE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
ZONING BOARD MEETING
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AGENDA
May 26 , 2026
Moment of Silence
Flag Salute
Call to Order _______pm
ROLL CALL H. McCoy, Chairperson P_____ A_____
G. Crews, Co-Chairperson P_____ A_____
R. Watkins P_____ A_____
D. Still P_____ A_____
B. Kittles P_____ A_____
D. Dozier P_____ A_____
T. Lyons P_____ A_____
F. Bard P_____A_____
Darryl Rhone, Esq., Solicitor P_____ A_____
Marian Hauser , Secretary P_____ A_____
Sean Smith, Engineer P_____ A_____
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REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – April 28 , 2026
NEW BUSINESS: None
MEMORZING OF RESOLUTION(S) :
Memorizing the denial of 139 Bryant Avenue Block 1207, Lot 23. Michael Ward, Attorney, construction to
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Tue May 12, 2026
Borough Council
Lawnside Council to vote on 2026 budget and rate ordinance
The Lawnside Borough Council will consider Ordinance 04-2026 to set the calendar year 2026 index rate and Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The body will also vote on resolutions to adopt the 2026 EEOC budget and the 2026 Municipal Budget.
- Ordinance 04-2026: Index Rate Ordinance Calendar Year 2026
- Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits
- Resolution 62-2026: 2026 EEOC Budget Resolution
- Resolution 63-2026: Introducing the 2026 Municipal Budget
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May 12, 2026 7 :00 PM
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05.12.2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
05.12.2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order Prayer & Flag Salute
Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow -Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright -McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__ Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__ Rafiq Golphin , Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__ Chief Jay , Fire Department
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 12, 2026
The SPECIAL COUNCIL Meeting of the Borough of Lawnside was called to order by Mayor Wardlow on May 12, 2026 at 7:00p.m.
via Microsoft Teams.
Following a Prayer led by Councilwoman Wright-McLeod and Flag Salute led by Councilman Wilcox, The Deputy Clerk called the
roll.
Roll Call showed present:
Mayor Wardlow Mayor
Ronald DeAbreu Councilperson
Steve Pollard Councilperson
Rhonda Wardlow-Hurley Councilperson
Eric J. Wilcox, Sr. Councilperson
Dawn Wright-McLeod Councilperson
Also present were:
Edward H. Hill Borough Solicitor
Sean Smith Sr. Borough Engineer
Marsharee Wright Deputy Clerk
Captain Plenty Public Safety
Mayor Wardlow declared the meeting officially open and the Deputy Clerk read that the meeting had been properly publicized as to
the time, date, and place, in accordance with P.L. 1985, Chapter 231.
REMARKS BY CITIZENS:
A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by DeAbreu to Open Public Comments
Roll Call Vote: DeAbreu y; Lee Absent; Pollard y; Wardlow-Hurley y; Wilcox y; Wright-McLeod y. SAyes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent.
Motion declared carried.
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A motion was made by DeAbreu and seconded by Wright-McLeod x to Close Public Comments
Roll Call Vote: DeAbreu y; Lee Absent; Pollard y,; Wardlow-Hurley y; Wilcox y; Wright-McLeod y. SAyes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent.
Motion declared carried.
INTRODUCTION:
ORDINANCE NO. 04-2026: INDEX RATE ORDINANCE CALENDAR YEAR 2026
ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND
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Wed May 6, 2026
Borough Council
Council will consider Ordinance No. 04-2026 to exceed budget limits and create a cap bank.
The Borough Council will hold a second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 03-2026, which amends the redevelopment plan for Area I north of Oak Avenue, and Ordinance No. 04-2026, which allows the municipal budget to exceed appropriation limits and establishes a cost‑of‑living adjustment cap bank. The council will also adopt the minutes from the March 4 and April 1, 2026 meetings and consider routine items on the consent agenda, including budget resolutions, a recycling grant filing, a fireworks display approval, and a resolution of need from Pine Street Ventures LLC. Monthly financial reports for March 2026 will be presented.
- Ordinance No. 04-2026: Index rate ordinance to exceed municipal budget limits and create a cap bank (NJSA 40A:4-45.14).
- Ordinance No. 03-2026: Amendment to the redevelopment plan for Area I north of Oak Avenue.
- Resolution No. 63-2026: Introduction of the 2026 municipal budget.
- Resolution No. 65-2026: Approval of a fireworks display scheduled for June 27, 2026.
- Monthly financial report (March 2026): Clerk $28,830.72; Construction $29,503.67; Dog Account $1,536.54; Tax Collector $189,943.03; Sewer Rentals $64,275.11; Municipal Court $14,373.77; HERA Registry $600.00; YTD total $1,500.00.
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
C OUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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5.06.2026 COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order Prayer & Flag Salute
Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow -Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright -McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__Angelique Rankins, Business Administrator
P__A__ Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__ Rafiq Golphin , Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__ Chief Jay , Fire Department
This meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. This Council Meeting of May 6 , 2026
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COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 6, 2026
The COUNCIL Meeting of the Borough of Lawnside was called to order by Mayor Wardiow on April 6, 2026 at 7:02p.m. via
Microsoft Teams.
Following a Prayer led by Councilwoman Wright-McLeod and Flag Salute led by Councilman Wilcox, The Deputy Clerk called the
roll.
Roll Call showed present:
Mayor Wardlow Mayor
Steve Pollard Councilperson
Rhonda Wardlow-Hurley Councilperson
Eric Wilcox Councilperson
Dawn Wright-McLeod Councilperson
Also present were:
Edward H. Hill Borough Solicitor
Sean Smith Sr. Borough Engineer
Marsharee Wright Deputy Clerk
Rafiq Golphin DPW Supervisor
Captain Plenty Public Safety
Chief Jay Fire Department
Mayor Wardlow declared the meeting officially open and the Deputy Clerk read that the meeting had been properly publicized as to
the time, date, and place, in accordance with P.L. 1985, Chapter 231.
REMARKS BY CITIZENS:
A motion was made by Wright-McLeod and seconded by Wilcox to Open Public Comments
Roll Call Vote: DeAbreu Absent; Lee Absent; Pollard No Reply; Wardlow-Hurley y; Wilcox y; Wright-McLeod y; 3Ayes, 0 Nays, 3
Absent. Motion declared carried.
e Ann Bull — 325 Ashland Ave. — Complained about the cars parked on Ashland Ave that she believes are bringing her
property value down and are an eye sore for the sale of her home; questioned what resolution will be done to fix this
ongoing issue of hers.
e Thelma Tutt — 110 Williams Ave.: inquired about the over 6 foot fence at 105 Williams Ave and how she nev
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Mon May 4, 2026
Borough Council
Borough Council to approve affordable senior housing at Bell Avenue
The council will consider Ordinance No. 05-2026, which amends the Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan to allow an affordable senior‑housing complex. It will also act on Ordinance No. 04-2026 setting the 2026 index rate and Ordinance No. 06-2026 authorizing $1,515,000 in capital improvements and up to $799,747 for equipment purchases. Several resolutions on the consent agenda will be adopted, including naming Pine Street Ventures LLC as the redeveloper for Block 402, Lot 8, approving its sale and a PILOT agreement, and referring the redevelopment amendment to the Planning Board.
- Ordinance No. 05-2026: amendment to the Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan to permit an affordable senior‑housing complex
- Ordinance No. 04-2026: Index Rate Ordinance for calendar year 2026 (budget cap)
- Ordinance No. 06-2026: Authorization of $1,515,000 for capital improvements and up to $799,747 for capital equipment
- Resolution No. 60-2026: Naming Pine Street Ventures LLC as redeveloper for Bell Avenue Redevelopment Area (Block 402, Lot 8) and approving its sale and a PILOT agreement
- Resolution No. 61-2026: Referring the proposed Bell Avenue Redevelopment Plan amendment to the Planning Board
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
SPECIAL C OUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
May 4 , 2026 12:00 PM
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5.04.2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 12PM
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Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow -Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright -McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__Angelique Rankins, Business Administrator
P__A__ Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__ Rafiq Golphin , Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__ Chief Jay , Fire Department
This meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. This Special Council Meeting of May
4 , 2026 was sent to the COURIER POST , posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Borough of
Lawnside website. In addition, a copy of this notice has been available to the public and is on file in the Office of the
Municipal Clerk.
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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 4, 2026
The SPECIAL COUNCIL Meeting of the Borough of Lawnside was called to order by Mayor Wardlow on May 4, 2026 at 12:02p.m.
via Microsoft Teams.
Following a Prayer led by Councilwoman Wright-McLeod and Flag Salute led by Councilman Wilcox, The Deputy Clerk called the
roll.
Roll Call showed present:
Mayor Wardlow Mayor
Rhonda Wardlow-Hurley Councilperson
Eric J. Wilcox, Sr. Councilperson
Dawn Wright-McLeod Councilperson
Also present were:
Edward H. Hill Borough Solicitor
Sean Smith Sr. Borough Engineer
Marsharee Wright Deputy Clerk
Rafiq Golphin DPW Supervisor
Captain Plenty Public Safety
Mayor Wardlow declared the meeting officially open and the Deputy Clerk read that the meeting had been properly publicized as to
the time, date, and place, in accordance with P.L. 1985, Chapter 231.
REMARKS BY CITIZENS:
A motion was made by McLeod and seconded by Wardlow-Hurley to Open Public Comments
Roll Call Vote: DeAbreu Absent; Lee Absent; Pollard Absent, Wardlow-Hurley y; Wilcox y; Wright-McLeod y.
Mayor Wardlow — Voted y: Only considered if Absents considered no. Otherwise not needed as all members present voted in the
affirmative.
e Ernest Edwards 141 White Horse Pike: Expressed his concerns about the governing body’s voting process today and
stated that The Mayor is only to vote when there is a tie.
A motion was made by Wright-McLeod and seconded by Wilcox to Close Public Comments
Roll Call Vote: DeAbreu Absent; Lee Absent; Pollar
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Wed Apr 29, 2026
Borough Council
Council considers ordinance for 52‑unit affordable senior housing on Bell Ave.
The Borough Council will vote on Ordinance No. 05‑2026 to amend the Bell Avenue Redevelopment Area, allowing a four‑story, 52‑unit affordable senior housing complex with 39 parking spaces on Block 402, Lots 6 and 8. The meeting also includes Ordinance No. 04‑2026 to set the municipal budget appropriation limits and COLA cap, a motion to introduce the 2026 budget, and two resolutions naming Pine Street Ventures LLC as the redeveloper and approving the sale of the parcels.
- Ordinance No. 05‑2026: amend Bell Avenue Redevelopment Area for 52‑unit senior housing, Block 402, Lots 6 & 8
- Ordinance No. 04‑2026: index rate ordinance establishing budget appropriation limits and COLA cap
- Resolution No. 59‑2026: name Pine Street Ventures LLC as redeveloper and approve PILOT
- Resolution No. 60‑2026: agreement to sell Block 402, Lots 6 & 8 to Pine Street Ventures LLC
- Motion to introduce the 2026 municipal budget
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
SPECIAL C OUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
April 29, 2026
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04.29.2026 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
Call to Order Prayer & Flag Salute
Roll Call:
P__A__Mary Ann Wardlow, Mayor
P__A__DeAbreu
P__A__Lee
P__A__Pollard
P__A__Wardlow -Hurley
P__A__Wilcox
P__A__Wright -McLeod
P__A__Edward H. Hill, Esquire, Borough Solicitor
P__A__Sean Smith Sr., Borough Engineer
P__A__Angelique Rankins, Business Administrator
P__A__ Marsharee A. Wright, Deputy Clerk
P__A__ Rafiq Golphin , Public Works Supervisor
P__A__Captain Plenty, Public Safety
P__A__ Chief Jay , Fire Department
This meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. This Special Council Meeting of
April 29, 2026 was sent to the COURIER POST , posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the
Borough of Lawnside website. In addition, a copy of this notice has been available to the public and is on file in the Office
of the Municipal Clerk.
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
ZONING BOARD
Zoning Board to discuss lot size and garage construction
The Lawnside Zoning Board of Adjustment will review a request to construct on an undersized lot and approve a garage addition. The meeting will also consider a sign installation permit.
- Review request for 139 Bryant Avenue to construct on undersized lot
- Consider garage addition at 119 Gloucester Avenue
- Consider sign installation at 200 White Horse Pike
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LAWNSIDE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
ZONING BOARD MEETING
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AGENDA
April 28 , 2026
Moment of Silence
Flag Salute
Call to Order _______pm
ROLL CALL H. McCoy, Chairperson P_____ A_____
G. Crews, Co-Chairperson P_____ A_____
R. Watkins P_____ A_____
D. Still P_____ A_____
B. Kittles P_____ A_____
D. Dozier P_____ A_____
T. Lyons P_____ A_____
F. Bard P_____A_____
Darryl Rhone, Esq., Solicitor P_____ A_____
Marian Hauser , Secretary P_____ A_____
Sean Smith, Engineer P_____ A_____
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meeting of April 28, 2026 , 2026 via ZOOM Conference Call was sent to the COURIER POST , posted on the bulletin
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available to the public and is on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES – March 24 , 2026
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
Planning Board
Special Planning Meeting on Apr 22, 2026 via Zoom, no agenda items listed
The Lawnside Planning Board scheduled a special meeting for April 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. The meeting will be held via Zoom using the provided link, meeting ID 853 3552 8469 and passcode 706845. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the agenda document.
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Topic: Lawnside Special Planning Meeting
Time: Apr 22, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Planning Board
Lawnside Planning Board to discuss redevelopment plan amendment
The Lawnside Planning Board will hold a special meeting to discuss an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for Area 1, located north of Oak Avenue. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
- Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for Area 1 (North of Oak Avenue)
- Special meeting via Zoom
- Planning Board roll call
- Solicitor and Secretary present
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BOROUGH OF LAWNSIDE
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
April 22, 2026 7PM VIA ZOOM
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Flag Salute
Call to Order _______pm
ROLL CALL Mayor Wardlow P_____ A_____
R. Lee, Councilmen Liaison P_____A_____
R. Golphin P_____ A_____
R. Heigler, Chairperson P_____ A_____
L. Harris P_____ A_____
R. Brockington , Co-Chairperson P_____ A_____
S. Forrest P_____ A_____
Darryl Rhone, Esq., Solicitor P_____ A_____
Marian Hauser, Secretary P_____ A_____
Dr. Edward C. Williams, PP., AICP, CSI/Zoning Officer P_____ A_____
Sean Smith, Engineer P_____A_____
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE This meeting is called pursuant to the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Law. This meeting of April 22, 2026 via ZOOM Conference Call was sent to the COURIER POST, posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and on the Borough of Lawnside’s website. In addition, a copy of this notice has been available to the public and is on file in the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
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