Lindenwold public meetings in 2021

Borough Council

The Borough Council is considering an ordinance to regulate foreclosed residential properties to prevent them from becoming community nuisances. The meeting also includes the authorization of several personnel hires and a significant purchase of trash loaders.

• Ordinance 2021-20: New regulations requiring creditors to register foreclosed residential properties
• Purchase of two 2022 Crane Carrier LET2-46 trash loaders not to exceed $700,214.00
• Hiring of Candice Polite as Deputy Court Administrator at a starting salary of $45,000
• Appointment of Janine Masciulli to the Joint Land Use Board term ending December 31, 2024
• Authorization of a $700.00 escrow refund for 234 W. Elm Avenue

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-20 on second reading, adding regulations for foreclosed properties to the municipal code. The ordinance requires creditors to register foreclosed residential properties, pay fees, and maintain vacant properties. The council also approved a consent agenda covering appointments, hires, a property sale, budget transfers, and the purchase of two garbage trucks.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-20 regulating foreclosed properties (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment (unanimous)
• Appointed Janine Masciulli to Joint Land Use Board (consent agenda)
• Authorized private sale of cell phone to Councilman Jackson (consent agenda; Jackson abstained)
• Hired Candice Polite as Deputy Court Administrator, $45,000 salary (consent agenda)
• Hired Kenneth William Humes as Crossing Guard (consent agenda)
• Refunded $700 street opening escrow to Venziano Concrete (consent agenda)
• Authorized purchase of two garbage trucks, up to $700,214 (consent agenda)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board approved two change-of-use applications: JC Custom Design & Build, LLC (race car business to woodwork fabrication) and Mary T. Beauty Supply & More (vacant to beauty supply store). Both approvals were unanimous. The board also approved the November 22, 2021 minutes and Resolution JLUB-21-10 for Strongest Version, LLC, with Councilwoman Hess abstaining on both.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2021 (unanimous, Hess abstained)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-10 for Strongest Version, LLC (unanimous, Hess abstained)
• Approved change of use for JC Custom Design & Build, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved change of use for Mary T. Beauty Supply & More (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council unanimously approved a $587,400 contract with Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. for the FY2021 NJDOT Trust Fund and 2021 CDBG Repaving of Linden Town Phase 2, contingent on solicitor approval and fund availability. The council also approved a consent agenda covering property liens, tax adjustments, a shelter agreement, a new dump truck purchase, budget transfers, and employee compensation. Additionally, they authorized resolving litigation with the African American Data & Research Institute and hired a new public works laborer.

• Awarded $587,400 repaving contract to Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved property maintenance liens on 325 Chews Landing Rd. ($427) and 41 White Horse Pike ($300) (consent agenda)
• Cancelled taxes for a totally disabled veteran (Block 217 Lot 6.01, $1,035.14) (consent agenda)
• Renewed animal shelter agreement with Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center at $4,604.16/month (consent agenda)
• Authorized purchase of 2023 Freightliner hook lift dump truck up to $157,812 (consent agenda)
• Approved $11,000 in budget transfers (consent agenda)
• Authorized solicitor to resolve litigation with African American Data & Research Institute (unanimous)
• Hired Ralph Parsinitz as laborer/truck driver effective Dec 27, 2021 (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board approved a change of use for Strongest Version, LLC at 2400 Egg Harbor Road, Unit 2412 (Block 267, Lot 8), converting an empty space to packaging and online sales of all-natural body care products. The approval was unanimous, with conditions including submission of a parking schematic. The board also approved minutes from October 28, 2021, and resolutions for Prodigy Games (Block 122, Lot 9) and Sunsational Landscaping (Block 238, Lot 1.04), each with one abstention. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from October 28, 2021, unanimously with one abstention.
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-6A for Prodigy Games, Block 122, Lot 9, unanimously with one abstention.
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-8 for Sunsational Landscaping, Block 238, Lot 1.04, unanimously with one abstention.
• Approved Application JLUB-21-9 for Strongest Version, LLC, change of use to packaging and online sales, unanimously, with condition to submit parking schematic.

Borough Council

The Borough Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding animal regulations and mercantile fees. The agenda also includes resolutions for significant expenditures, including a new street sweeper and a police building generator.

• Authorization of $48,600 grant from NJ Department of Law and Public Safety
• Purchase of Schwarze A4 Storm Street Sweeper for up to $192,855.00
• Award of contract to Lee-Way Electrical, LLC for Police Building Generator at $396,000.00
• Lease of six 2022 Ford F-150 Police Responders not to exceed $291,697.38
• Purchase of 25 litter containers from Toter LLC not to exceed $12,493.60

The Borough Council adopted two ordinances on second reading: one amending the mercantile fee schedule and another allowing backyard chickens in single-family residential zones with restrictions. The council also approved a consent agenda of 16 resolutions, including a $48,600 Safe and Secure grant, a $192,855 street sweeper purchase, and a $396,000 police generator contract. A first reading was held for a foreclosure registration ordinance, and Walter Lenkowski was sworn in to fill a council vacancy.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-18 amending mercantile inspection fees (unanimous, Lenkowski abstaining)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-19 allowing backyard chickens with limits (unanimous, Lenkowski abstaining)
• Approved consent agenda Resolutions 2021:183-198 (unanimous, Lenkowski abstaining)
• Authorized $48,600 Safe and Secure Communities grant acceptance
• Authorized purchase of 25 litter containers for $12,493.60
• Authorized purchase of Schwarze A4 street sweeper for $192,855.00
• Awarded police generator contract to Lee-Way Electrical for $396,000.00
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-20 on foreclosure registration

Joint Land Use Board

The Lindenwold Joint Land Use Board unanimously approved the minutes from September 23, 2021, and Resolution JLUB-21-7 for United Paving. They also approved a minor site plan for Sunsational Landscaping (Application JLUB-21-8) and a parking variance for Prodigy Games (Application JLUB-21-6A), both with unanimous roll call votes. No public comments were made for any application.

• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-7 for United Paving, Block 257, Lot 1 (unanimous)
• Approved minor site plan for Sunsational Landscaping, 1202 Laurel Road, Block 238, Lot 1.04 (unanimous)
• Approved parking variance for Prodigy Games, 110 N. White Horse Pike, Block 122, Lot 9 (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a business meeting with several significant items: second readings of ordinances for capital bonds and sewer improvements, first readings for fee schedule and animal regulation changes, and a resolution adopting new rules for public comment. The council will also consider resolutions to accept the 2020 audit, approve a corrective action plan, and award an emergency sewer pump station repair contract. Consent agenda items include Halloween curfew, deer carcass removal, escrow refunds, and a body-worn camera grant.

• Ordinance 2021-15: Capital Bond Ordinance (second reading)
• Ordinance 2021-16: Capital Appropriation Ordinance & Sewer Improvements (second reading)
• Resolution 2021:165: Adopting special rules for public comment, including 5-minute limit and sign-in requirement
• Resolution 2021:174: Award emergency repairs to Sewer Pump Station No. 6 to B&H Contracting, Inc. for $297,860.00
• Resolution 2021:176: Accept $85,596.00 body-worn camera grant from NJ Department of Law and Public Safety

The Borough Council adopted a $2,180,800 bond ordinance (2021-15) to fund capital equipment and improvements, including a dump truck, trash truck, street sweeper, loader, fuel system, a police department generator, and road repaving. The Council also adopted ordinances appropriating $903,446 in federal funds for sewer improvements and amending the code to allow backyard chickens. A new rule was adopted limiting public comment to five minutes per person, once per meeting, with no responses from the governing body during the comment period.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-15, a $2,180,800 bond ordinance for capital equipment and improvements.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-16, appropriating $903,446 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for sewer utility improvements.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-17, amending the code to regulate the parking of dumpsters and storage containers.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-18 on first reading, amending the fee schedule for mercantile inspections.
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-19 on first reading, allowing backyard chickens with restrictions.
• Adopted Resolution 2021:165, a special rule of order limiting public comment to five minutes per person, once per meeting, with no responses from the governing body during the comment period.
• Adopted Resolution 2021:166, accepting the 2020 annual audit.
• Adopted Resolution 2021:174, awarding a $297,860 contract for emergency repairs to Sewer Pump Station No. 6.

Joint Land Use Board

The board denied United Paving's application for a use variance at Bangor Avenue (Block 257, Lot 1) by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The board also approved minutes from August 26, 2021, and Resolution JLUB-21-6 for Prodigy Games (retail use only). Prodigy Games' application JLUB-21-6A was continued to the October meeting because it was incomplete.

• Approved minutes from August 26, 2021 (unanimous, with two abstentions)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-6 for Prodigy Games (retail use only) (unanimous, with two abstentions)
• Continued application JLUB-21-6A (Prodigy Games) to October meeting due to incomplete application (unanimous, with one abstention)
• Denied United Paving's use variance application at Bangor Avenue (7-0)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council met to approve a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant for the reconstruction of Linden Town Phase 2 and to amend the 2021 budget to include these funds. The body also approved the first reading of an ordinance regulating on-street parking for dumpsters and storage containers. Additionally, the council authorized a liquor license transfer to URVI Wine, LLC and placed a lien on a property for unpaid cleanup costs.

• Resolution 2021:160 and 161 authorize a $250,000 FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant for Linden Town Phase 2 reconstruction
• Ordinance 2021-17 amends Chapter 220 to require permits for on-street dumpster parking, valid for 10 days with a maximum of two extensions
• Resolution 2021:162 approves the transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution License #0422-32-011-010 from AN & VR, Inc. to URVI Wine, LLC at 411-413 N. White Horse Pike
• Resolution 2021:158 places a $231.00 lien on 619 Laurel Rd. for property maintenance cleanup costs
• Resolution 2021:159 appoints Jermaine Jackson to the Joint Land Use Board to fill a vacancy through December 31, 2021

The Borough Council held a caucus meeting where they adopted Ordinance 2021-17 on first reading, which amends parking rules for dumpsters and storage containers, allowing temporary on-street permits under certain conditions. They also approved a consent agenda with resolutions for a property lien, a Joint Land Use Board appointment, a $250,000 Community Development Block Grant, a liquor license transfer, and hiring a part-time court clerk. The meeting included an executive session and public comment.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-17 on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:158 placing a $231 lien on 619 Laurel Rd. (unanimous)
• Appointed Jermaine Jackson to Joint Land Use Board (unanimous)
• Authorized signing FY2021 CDBG agreement for $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved budget insertion of $250,000 for CDBG (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer to URVI Wine, LLC effective Oct 7 (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring part-time Court Violations Clerk at $21.09/hr (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a business meeting with resolutions and ordinances, including a capital bond ordinance for $2,180,800 and a sewer improvement appropriation of $903,446. The council will also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters, approve minutes, pay bills, and consider a consent agenda with routine items.

• Resolution 2021:155 to amend the capital budget
• First Reading Ordinance 2021-15: $2,180,800 capital bond for equipment and improvements
• First Reading Ordinance 2021-16: $903,446 for sewer utility improvements
• Resolution 2021:156: transfer of liquor license to URVI Wine, LLC at 411-413 N. White Horse Pike
• Resolution 2021:157: property liens totaling $1,933 for work at 101 E. Elma Ave., 120 Holly Ave., and 400 Cedar Ave.

The Borough Council approved a capital budget amendment and advanced two bond ordinances on first reading. Ordinance 2021-15 authorizes $2,180,800 in bonds for public works equipment, municipal building improvements (including a police generator), and road repaving. Ordinance 2021-16 appropriates $903,446 in federal ARPA funds for sewer utility improvements. The council also approved property liens for unpaid maintenance work and adopted prior meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution 2021:155 amending the 2021 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-15 on first reading: $2,180,800 bond for equipment, buildings, police generator, roads (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-16 on first reading: $903,446 ARPA funds for sewer improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:156 placing liens on four properties for unpaid maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all audited bills (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of August 11 and August 25, 2021 meetings (unanimous, with one abstention on August 11)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board approved a limited change of use for Prodigy Games at 110 N. White Horse Pike, allowing only retail operations and prohibiting gaming, tournaments, and lounge use until a parking variance is addressed. The board also postponed United Paving's use variance application to September 23 due to an incomplete board, and approved the July 22, 2021 minutes.

• Approved limited change of use for Prodigy Games (retail only, no gaming/tournaments) (unanimous)
• Postponed United Paving use variance application to September 23, 2021
• Approved minutes from July 22, 2021 (unanimous, with two abstentions)

Borough Council

The Borough Council unanimously adopted three ordinances: 2021-10 amending non-contractual salaries, 2021-13 amending Teamsters salaries, and 2021-14 adding a police hiring provision. It also approved a consent agenda (Resolutions 2021:147-152) covering purchases, a crossing guard hire, a parks appointment, a body-worn camera grant, and a community outreach coordinator appointment. A resolution to temporarily fill a council vacancy (2021:153) was defeated unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-10 amending non-contractual salaries, effective January 1, 2021.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-13 amending Teamsters salaries with multi-year rates through 2025.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-14 allowing police hiring of candidates who completed a police training course.
• Approved Resolution 2021:147 to purchase a Quadient IX-7 mailing system for $5,151.
• Approved Resolution 2021:148 to purchase a Quadient DS-64i folder/inserter for $8,522.
• Approved Resolution 2021:149 to hire John Glover as a crossing guard.
• Approved Resolution 2021:151 accepting a $85,596 body-worn camera grant.
• Defeated Resolution 2021:153 to temporarily fill a council vacancy.

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is scheduled to approve a $274,356.70 change order for traffic signal upgrades at Clementon-Gibbsboro Road and Egg Harbor Road/Carlton Ave. & Berlin Ave. The body will also conduct the second reading of an ordinance amending the Borough Fee Schedule and transfer Borough Property to the Lindenwold Fire Commission. Additionally, the Council will vote on routine consent items including the appointment of a new police officer and a shared service agreement with the Board of Education.

• Change Order #1 Final for FY 2020 NJDOT Infrastructure Trust Traffic Signal Upgrades at Clementon-Gibbsboro Road and Egg Harbor Road/Carlton Ave. & Berlin Ave. totaling $274,356.70
• Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-11 Amending Chapter 150 Borough Fee Schedule
• Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-12 transferring Borough Property to Lindenwold Fire Commission
• Appointment of Thomas Brennan as Class III Police Officer
• Shared Service agreement with Lindenwold Board of Education for a Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer

The Borough Council unanimously adopted two ordinances: one updating the fee schedule for solid waste and towing, and another selling surplus properties (Block 91, Lots 10 and 2.01) to the Lindenwold Fire Commission for $1. It also gave first reading to a police hiring ordinance and approved a consent agenda with resolutions including hiring a Class III officer and a change order for traffic signal upgrades.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-11 amending fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-12 selling surplus properties to Fire Commission for $1 (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-14 on police hiring guidelines (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda Resolutions 2021:140-145 (unanimous)
• Approved private sale of cell phone/laptop to Councilman Strippoli
• Hired Thomas Brennan as Class III Police Officer
• Approved Change Order #1 for traffic signal upgrades, new total $274,356.70
• Authorized shared service agreement with Board of Education for Class III officer

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings for zoning changes on sheds, solid waste and recycling updates, and a non-contractual salary ordinance. They will also vote on first readings for a fee schedule and property transfer to the fire commission, plus a consent agenda with resolutions for liquor license renewal, equipment purchases, a Teamsters contract, and emergency sewer pump station repairs. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and insurance updates.

• Ordinance 2021-08: Amend zoning for permitted uses of sheds
• Ordinance 2021-09: Add vegetation collection and container to solid waste code
• Resolution 2021:129: Purchase Polaris GEM eM1400 LSV for up to $18,000
• Resolution 2021:131: Emergency repair of Sewer Pump Station #6 on Whittier Ave, not to exceed $39,500
• Resolution 2021:133: $60,000 credit to AW Urban Renewal, LLC for Arborwood project costs

The Lindenwold Borough Council adopted two ordinances: one amending shed regulations in residential zones and another adding vegetative yard waste collection rules. It also approved several resolutions, including a $18,000 purchase of a Polaris low-speed vehicle, a $39,500 emergency repair contract for Sewer Pump Station #6, a $30,000 bypass pump purchase, a $60,000 credit to AW Urban Renewal, and a new Teamsters contract. Ordinance 2021-10 was tabled, and several other ordinances were introduced on first reading.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-08 amending shed regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-09 adding vegetative yard waste collection rules (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-10
• Approved $18,000 purchase of Polaris low-speed vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $39,500 emergency repair contract for Sewer Pump Station #6 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 purchase of used bypass pump (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 credit to AW Urban Renewal, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Teamsters contract (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is meeting to consider several resolutions and two new applications. The board will vote on three resolutions and hear requests for a change in use at 110 N. White Horse Pike and a use variance on Bangor Avenue.

• Resolution JLUB-21-3 for E. Taylor / IOA Entertainment, Block 268, Lot 1
• Resolution JLUB-21-4 for Woodland Village, Block 243, Lots 7.05, 7.07
• Resolution JLUB-21-5 for James Mayfield, Block 238, Lot 1.03
• Application JLUB-21-6: Prodigy Games, 110 N. White Horse Pike, change from empty building to store
• Application JLUB-21-7: United Paving, Bangor Avenue, use variance

The Joint Land Use Board approved three resolutions (JLUB-21-3, JLUB-21-4, JLUB-21-5) unanimously with some abstentions. A use variance application (JLUB-21-7) by United Paving was continued to the August 26 meeting because only five members were present, and the applicant requested postponement. The board also postponed a change-of-use application (JLUB-21-6) by Prodigy Games to August. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-3 for E. Taylor d/b/a AIO Entertainment (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-4 for Woodland Village (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-5 for James Mayfield (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Continued United Paving use variance application to August 26 (unanimous)
• Postponed Prodigy Games change-of-use application to August

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding its July 14, 2021 business meeting, where it will consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include second readings of zoning and solid waste ordinances, first readings of fee and property transfer ordinances, and a consent agenda with resolutions on a liquor license, a vehicle purchase, a Teamsters contract, and emergency sewer pump repairs. The council will also enter closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and insurance matters.

• Resolution 2021:131: Approve $39,500 for emergency engineering and construction management at Sewer Pump Station #6 on Whittier Avenue
• Resolution 2021:132: Authorize up to $30,000 for a used 2011 BakerCorp 6-inch bypass pump through Sourcewell
• Resolution 2021:129: Authorize up to $18,000 for a 2021 Polaris GEM eM1400 low-speed vehicle for Public Works
• Resolution 2021:130: Approve new five-year Teamsters contract
• Ordinance 2021-08 (second reading): Amend zoning to allow sheds as permitted use

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is meeting to consider three applications: a change of use for a vacant space to a recording studio, a change of use for an empty building to a leasing office and laundry center with a sign setback variance, and a use variance for a pole barn. The board will also approve minutes from its April meeting and open the floor to public comment.

• Application JLUB-21-3: Edward Taylor, 2512 Egg Harbor Road, Block 268, Lot 1, Units E & G — change from vacant to recording studio and community programs
• Application JLUB-21-4: Woodland Village, 409 E. Gibbsboro Road, Block 243, Lots 7.05 & 7.07 — empty building to leasing office and laundry center, plus sign setback variance
• Application JLUB-21-5: James Mayfield, 769 Chews Landing Road, Block 238, Lot 1.03 — use variance for pole barn and size variance
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2021 meeting
• Public comment period open

The Joint Land Use Board approved all three applications on its agenda. It approved a change of use for a vacant space at 2512 Egg Harbor Road to a recording studio and community programs, a leasing office and laundry center at 409 E. Gibbsboro Road with a sign setback variance, and a use variance for a pole barn at 769 Chews Landing Road. All approvals were unanimous, with the pole barn approval requiring five affirmative votes.

• Approved JLUB-21-3: change of use from vacant to recording studio and community programs at 2512 Egg Harbor Road, Block 268, Lot 1, Units E & G.
• Approved JLUB-21-4: empty building to leasing office and laundry center at 409 E. Gibbsboro Road, Block 243, Lots 7.05 & 7.07, including a sign setback variance.
• Approved JLUB-21-5: use variance for a pole barn at 769 Chews Landing Road, Block 238, Lot 1.03, with conditions including no commercial use and no visible storage.
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2021, with three abstentions.

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a caucus meeting to consider a first reading of a non-contractual salary ordinance, a consent agenda that includes selling surplus property to the Lindenwold Fire Commission for $1.00, and a promotion. The council will also enter closed session to discuss legal updates and personnel matters.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-10, amending Chapter 52 for officer and non-officer salaries
• Resolution 2021:122 authorizing sale of Block 91, Lot 10 (garage) and Lot 2.01 (vacant) to Lindenwold Fire Commission for $1.00
• Resolution 2021:123 appointing Kareemah Sadiq to Deputy Tax Collector I
• Resolution 2021:121 to enter closed session for legal updates and personnel
• Approval of minutes from May 12 and May 26, 2021 council meetings

The council declared an emergency at Sewer Pump Station #6 on Whittier Avenue due to a catastrophic failure and approved installing new submersible pumps and controls. It also authorized buying three new pumps for up to $35,000 through a cooperative pricing system. The council approved selling surplus property to the Lindenwold Fire Commission for $1 and promoted Kareemah Sadiq to Deputy Tax Collector I.

• Declared an emergency at Sewer Pump Station #6 and approved installing new submersible pumps and controls.
• Authorized purchase of 3 Sulzer/ABS submersible pumps for up to $35,000 via cooperative pricing.
• Approved sale of Block 91, Lot 10 (garage) and 2.01 (vacant) to Lindenwold Fire Commission for $1.
• Appointed Kareemah Sadiq to Deputy Tax Collector I.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-10 on first reading to amend non-contractual salaries.
• Approved an agreement with AW Urban Renewal, LLC for a concession on project costs for Arborwood redevelopment.
• Adopted minutes from May 12 and May 26, 2021 meetings.
• Held an executive session to discuss legal updates and personnel.

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council will hold a business meeting with resolutions and ordinances, including first readings of zoning and solid waste amendments, and a consent agenda covering contracts, a taser purchase, a road grant application, and other routine items. The council will also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2021:113 authorizes purchase of tasers from Axon for $64,160 over five years
• Resolution 2021:114 authorizes grant application for Cooper Avenue reconstruction between E. Gibbsboro Road and Oak Street
• Ordinance 2021-08 amends zoning permitted uses (Chapter 365, Article VI, Section 20)
• Ordinance 2021-09 amends solid waste and recycling chapter (Chapter 276)
• Resolution 2021:117 places a $206 lien on 352 Roosevelt Ave for trash removal

The Borough Council approved the purchase of tasers from Axon Enterprise for $64,160 over five years and authorized a fleet management and leasing contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for three Public Works vehicles at a cost not to exceed $237,369.30. The council also introduced two ordinances on first reading: one amending zoning rules for sheds and another adding yard waste to solid waste and recycling regulations. All other resolutions, including a transportation grant application, a property maintenance lien, and liquor license renewals, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $64,160 taser purchase from Axon (unanimous)
• Authorized $237,369.30 fleet lease for 3 Public Works vehicles (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-08 amending zoning for sheds (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-09 adding yard waste to recycling (unanimous)
• Approved application for NJ DOT Municipal Aid for Cooper Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved $700 escrow refund to Craig Proietti (unanimous)
• Approved property maintenance lien of $206 on 352 Roosevelt Ave (unanimous)
• Renewed 9 liquor licenses for 2021-2022 (Hess abstained)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the 2021 budget and to consider several routine resolutions, including renewing copier leases, a shared services agreement with the school board, and a park fee refund. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the budget hearing being the main substantive item.

• Public hearing for 2021 budget
• Resolution 2021:107 - Renew Ricoh copier leases (monthly costs: $219, $66, $129)
• Resolution 2021:108 - Shared services agreement with Lindenwold Board of Education for law enforcement officers and park upkeep
• Resolution 2021:109 - Refund $1,500 park fee to Rob McMurray of GVAA for canceled event

The Lindenwold Borough Council unanimously adopted the 2021 municipal budget totaling $16,794,978, with $10,066,389.32 to be raised by local property taxes. The council also approved a consent agenda including a copier lease renewal, a shared services agreement with the school board, and a $1,500 refund for a canceled field rental. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and announcements.

• Adopted 2021 municipal budget of $16,794,978 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:106 to read budget by title (unanimous)
• Renewed Ricoh copier leases at $219, $66, and $129 per month (unanimous)
• Authorized shared services agreement with Lindenwold Board of Education for police and park upkeep (unanimous)
• Refunded $1,500 park fee to Rob McMurray of GVAA (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a business meeting with a second reading of an ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The council will also enter closed session for legal updates and contract negotiations, and will vote on a consent agenda of routine resolutions including grants, refunds, and a proclamation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-06 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Resolution 2021:101: Municipal Alliance grant application for FY2022 ($7,130 DEDR, $1,782.50 cash match, $5,347.50 in-kind)
• Resolution 2021:103: Refund $2,397.94 cash bond and $535 escrow to Bruce Kramer for 520 United States Avenue
• Resolution 2021:105: Authorize electricity purchase via EMEX Reverse Auction
• Resolution 2021:106: Refund $700 escrow to Craig Proietti for 44 Second Avenue

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2021-06, which increases the CY 2021 budget appropriation limit by 3.5% over the previous year, amounting to $487,717.55, and establishes a cap bank. The council also approved all bills, adopted the consent agenda (Resolutions 2021:101-106), and approved the minutes from prior meetings. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals and the budget ordinance.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-06 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (unanimous)
• Approved all properly audited bills for payment (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 12, 14, and 28 council meetings (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 2021:101-106 (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Municipal Alliance grant strategic plan for FY2022 (Resolution 2021:101)
• Issued proclamation honoring St. Mark AME Church's 90th anniversary (Resolution 2021:102)
• Refunded $535 escrow and $2,397.94 cash bond to Bruce Kramer (Resolution 2021:103)
• Rescinded Resolution 2021:93 for American Legion raffle license (Resolution 2021:104)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a caucus meeting with a second reading of Ordinance 2021-05, which would prohibit all classes of cannabis businesses within borough limits. The council will also consider a consent agenda, including a resolution to apply for a state grant for a bicycle path.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-05 to ban cannabis businesses
• Resolution 2021:99 to apply for a $2,200 Local Recreation Improvement Grant for a bicycle path through Lindenwold High School
• Authorizes Remington & Vernick Engineers to prepare the grant application

The Borough Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-05, which prohibits all classes of cannabis establishments, distributors, and delivery services within the borough, except for delivery by licensed services. The council also approved a resolution to apply for a state grant for a bicycle path through Lindenwold High School. Public comment included opposition to the cannabis ban and questions about local services.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-05 banning all cannabis businesses except delivery (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:99 to apply for 2021 Local Recreation Improvement Grant for bicycle path (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider two resolutions and one recommendation. The board will vote on resolutions for Jose Jimenez Beauty Salon and WP Lindenwold, LLC, and will recommend adoption of a stormwater management ordinance. Public comment will be heard.

• Resolution JLUB-21-1 for Jose Jimenez Beauty Salon, Block 111, Lot 9
• Resolution JLUB-21-2 for WP Lindenwold, LLC, Block 238, Lots 1.02, 1.06, 1.07
• Resolution JLUB-2021-02 recommending adoption of Ordinance 2021-03 on stormwater management

The Joint Land Use Board unanimously approved the minutes from March 25, 2021, and two resolutions: JLUB-21-1 for Jose Jimenez Beauty Salon (Block 111, Lot 9) and JLUB-21-2 for WP Lindenwold, LLC (Block 238, Lots 1.02, 1.06, 1.07). The board also unanimously approved Resolution JLUB-2021-02, recommending adoption of Ordinance 2021-03 on stormwater management. Public comments were heard on hearing difficulties, a donation question, and trash bins/block party, with direction to appropriate bodies.

• Approved minutes from March 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-1 for Jose Jimenez Beauty Salon (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-21-2 for WP Lindenwold, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-2021-02 recommending Ordinance 2021-03 on stormwater management (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding its regular business meeting on April 14, 2021. The council will conduct second readings of ordinances on stormwater and smoking/vaping, introduce the 2021 municipal budget, and vote on several resolutions including a shared services agreement for solid waste disposal and contracts for sewer chemicals and yard waste carts. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, bill payments, and reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-03 (Stormwater) and 2021-04 (Smoking and Vaping)
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-06 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Resolution 2021:91 to introduce the 2021 budget
• Resolution 2021:97 awarding $328,500.00 contract to Evoqua Water Technologies for aqueous calcium nitrate
• Resolution 2021:98 authorizing purchase of 3,744 yard waste carts for up to $199,761.72 from Wastequip, Inc.

The Borough Council unanimously adopted two ordinances: one replacing the stormwater management code to comply with new state regulations, and another banning smoking and vaping on public property. The council also introduced a cap-bank ordinance to allow a 3.5% budget increase and introduced a police department appointment ordinance. The 2021 municipal budget was introduced, totaling $16,794,978, with a local tax levy of $10,066,389.32.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-03, replacing Chapter 283 Stormwater Management (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-04, adding Chapter on Smoking and Vaping on Public Property (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-06, exceeding municipal budget appropriation limits and establishing a cap bank (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 2021-07, adding Section 11 to Chapter 46 Police Department (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021:90, U.S. EEO affidavit (unanimous)
• Introduced Resolution 2021:91, 2021 Municipal Budget totaling $16,794,978 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda Resolutions 2021:92-98, including sewer chemical contract award to Evoqua Water Technologies for $328,500 and purchase of 3,744 yard waste carts for $199,761.72 (unanimous, with Councilwoman Hess abstaining on Resolution 2021:96)

Borough Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review meeting minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Borough Council held a budget workshop to review the 2021 budget, including tax collections, cash surplus, sewer utility, and capital budget. They discussed projected ratables and collection, noting a decrease in ratables due to condo-to-apartment conversion, and considered scenarios to reduce the budget. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned after discussion.

• Reviewed 2021 budget presentation (no vote)
• Discussed budget reduction scenarios (no action)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting to consider two change-of-use applications: converting an empty building at 307 N. White Horse Pike into a beauty salon and another at 1410 Laurel Road into a blood plasma donation center. The board will also review a resolution for Sunsational Landscaping, discuss a new stormwater control ordinance, and conduct courtesy reviews of school facilities.

• Resolution JLUB-20-4B for Sunsational Landscaping, Block 238 Lot 1.04
• Application JLUB-21-1: Jose Jimenez, 307 N. White Horse Pike, Block 111 Lot 9, change to beauty salon
• Application JLUB-21-2: WP Lindenwold, LLC, 1410 Laurel Road, Block 238 Lots 1.02, 1.06 & 1.07, change to blood plasma donation center
• Courtesy reviews: Lindenwold Board of Education Early Learning Center and Middle School temporary classroom units
• Review of borough new storm water control ordinance

The Joint Land Use Board approved two applications: a change of use for an empty building at 307 N. White Horse Pike to a beauty salon, and a change of use for a building at 1410 Laurel Road to a blood plasma donation center. The plasma center approval was conditioned on the applicant paying all property taxes within 30 days. The board also approved minutes, a resolution for Sunsational Landscaping, and found a new storm water ordinance consistent with the master plan.

• Approved minutes from February 25, 2021, with one abstention.
• Approved Resolution JLUB-20-4B for Sunsational Landscaping, Block 238, Lot 1.04, with one abstention.
• Approved application JLUB-21-1 for a beauty salon at 307 N. White Horse Pike, Block 111, Lot 9, unanimously.
• Approved application JLUB-21-2 for a blood plasma donation center at 1410 Laurel Road, Block 238, Lots 1.02, 1.06 & 1.07, unanimously, with a condition that taxes be paid within 30 days.
• Found the new storm water control ordinance consistent with the master plan, unanimously.

Borough Council

The Borough Council voted unanimously to advance Ordinance 2021-05, which would prohibit all classes of cannabis businesses within borough limits, on first reading. The council also approved several routine resolutions, including a distracted driving proclamation, an extension of a cooperative purchasing agreement for paper, and budget transfers. No final decisions were made on the cannabis ordinance, as it will require a second reading at the next regular meeting.

• Advanced Ordinance 2021-05 banning all cannabis businesses on first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021:87 proclaiming April 2021 as National Distracted Driving Enforcement Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021:88 extending Camden County cooperative purchasing for paper through September 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021:89 transferring $20,000 in 2020 budget appropriations (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council will discuss legal updates and personnel contract negotiations in executive session. The agenda also includes a first reading of a stormwater ordinance and resolutions regarding infrastructure grants and emergency assistance.

• Resolution 2021:85: Application for Community Development Block Grant to repave Linden Town (Phase 2) including Elm Avenue, Holland Street, Myrtle Court, and Myrtle Avenue
• Resolution 2021:86: Authorization to enter the Camden County Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• First Reading of Ordinance 2021-3 regarding stormwater
• Executive Session for legal updates and personnel-contract negotiations

The Borough Council held its regular business meeting, approving routine payments and reports. It advanced two ordinances on first reading: one addressing stormwater and another establishing a smoking and vaping ban on public property. The council also authorized a Community Development Block Grant application for road repaving and joined a countywide mutual aid agreement.

• Approved bills and reports (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 2021-03 (stormwater) on first reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 2021-04 (smoking/vaping ban) on first reading (unanimous)
• Authorized CDBG application for Linden Town Phase 2 repaving (Resolution 2021:85, unanimous)
• Authorized Camden County Mutual Aid Agreement (Resolution 2021:86, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda resolutions 2021:85-86 (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Lindenwold Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, consider a zoning report, and review two applications: a change of use for a building to a beauty salon and a request for temporary seasonal sales. Public comment will be taken.

• Resolution No. 1-2021: Zoning Report 2020
• Application JLUB-21-1: Jose Jimenez, 307 N. White Horse Pike, Block 111, Lot 9, change of use from empty building to beauty salon
• Application JLUB-20-4 B: Sunsational Landscaping, 1202 Laurel Road, Block 238, Lot 1.04, request for temporary spring/summer sales

The Joint Land Use Board approved a temporary spring/summer sales request for Sunsational Landscaping at 1202 Laurel Road, with a unanimous vote except for one non-response. The board also continued the application of Jose Jimenez for a change in use at 307 N. White Horse Pike to a beauty salon, as the applicant was not present. Minutes from January 28, 2021, and Resolution #1-2021 (Zoning Report for 2020) were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from January 28, 2021, unanimously.
• Approved Resolution #1-2021, Zoning Report for 2020, unanimously.
• Approved temporary spring/summer sales for Sunsational Landscaping (JLUB-20-4B) with a unanimous vote except for one non-response.
• Continued application JLUB-21-1 (Jose Jimenez, change in use to beauty salon) to the March meeting because the applicant was not present.

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a caucus meeting with second readings of two ordinances: one amending the municipal fee schedule (Chapter 150) and one adding a police department chaplain program (Chapter 46). The consent agenda includes resolutions to apply for Sustainable Jersey Energy Technical Assistance and to transfer $30,000 from police salaries to unemployment compensation in the 2020 budget.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-1 amending Chapter 150 fee schedule
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-2 adding Article III, Chapter 46 police chaplain program
• Resolution 2021:82 to apply for Sustainable Jersey Energy Technical Assistance
• Resolution 2021:83 transferring $30,000 from Police S&W to Unemployment Comp

The Borough Council adopted two ordinances on second reading. Ordinance 2021-1 amends the fee schedule, setting new charges for police impound towing, storage, accident cleanup, and solid waste services. Ordinance 2021-2 establishes a formal Police Department Chaplain Program, defining the roles, qualifications, and duties for volunteer community and personnel service chaplains.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1, amending the fee schedule with new towing and storage fees, including $100 for regular police impound tows and $25/$40 daily storage fees.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1, setting fees for accident-related services, including $45 for yard removal, $35 for debris removal, and $100 for rollovers.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-1, setting a $300 fee for filing an appeal and a $70 fee for additional solid waste/recycling carts.
• Adopted Ordinance 2021-2, creating a Police Department Chaplain Program with defined qualifications and duties for volunteer chaplains.
• Adopted Resolution 2021:82, authorizing an application to Sustainable Jersey for an Energy Technical Assistance program.
• Adopted Resolution 2021:83, approving a $30,000 budget transfer from Police Salaries & Wages to Unemployment Compensation.

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a business meeting that includes entering closed session to discuss legal updates and personnel-contract negotiations. The council will also approve minutes, pay bills, and consider a consent agenda with a budget transfer and appointments to the Environmental Commission.

• Resolution 2021:79 authorizes closed session for legal updates and personnel-contract negotiations
• Resolution 2021:80 transfers $70,000 between budget accounts, including $30,000 to unemployment compensation
• Resolution 2021:81 appoints Nancy DiDomenico to the Environmental Commission (term to 12/31/23) and Heather Protich as alternate (term to 12/31/21)
• Approval of minutes from January 6 and January 27, 2021 meetings
• Reports from Tax Collector, Sewer, and Treasurer filed for review

The Lindenwold Borough Council approved a $70,000 budget transfer and appointed members to the Environmental Commission, with one council member abstaining. The meeting also included reports on police calls, COVID-19 cases, and public comments on snow plowing and park use.

• Approved Resolution 2021:80, a $70,000 budget transfer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:81, appointing Nancy DiDomenico and Heather Protich to the Environmental Commission (unanimous, DiDomenico abstained)
• Approved minutes from January 6 and January 27 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all properly audited bills (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board held a reorganization meeting followed by a regular meeting, all by phone due to COVID-19. The board unanimously reappointed Kathleen McGill Gaskill as solicitor and Environmental Resolutions, Inc. as engineer, and elected Walter Lenkowski as chairperson, Craig Wells as vice chairperson, and Nancy Didomenico as secretary. The board approved the 2021 meeting schedule, the December 17, 2020 minutes (with two abstentions), and the 2020 zoning report. No substantive land-use decisions were made; public comments were redirected as not pertaining to the board.

• Reappointed Kathleen McGill Gaskill as board solicitor (unanimous)
• Reappointed Environmental Resolutions, Inc. as board engineer (unanimous)
• Elected Walter Lenkowski as chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Craig Wells as vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Nancy Didomenico as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 meeting dates, time, and location (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2020 minutes (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Approved 2020 zoning report (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is meeting to consider several resolutions including a road repaving project and a sewer extension on Rosamond Avenue. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances regarding the fee schedule and a police chaplain program.

• Repaving of Linden Town Phase 2 with an estimated total cost not to exceed $402,771.00
• Sewer extension on Rosamond Avenue (Block No. 300, Lot 4.03)
• Computer services contract with Bellia Technologies not to exceed $40,000
• Ordinance 2021-1 amending the Borough fee schedule
• Ordinance 2021-2 adding a Police Department Chaplain Program

The Lindenwold Borough Council held a caucus meeting where they approved several routine items, including first readings of ordinances amending the fee schedule and establishing a police chaplain program. They also authorized the tax assessor to file appeals, approved sewer-related applications for Rosamond Ave, authorized engineering for a repaving project, and awarded a computer services contract. The meeting included public comments on various topics, but no final decisions were made on those matters.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-1 amending fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-2 adding police chaplain program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:74 authorizing tax assessor to file appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:75 approving WQM for Rosamond Ave sewer extension (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2021:76 approving TWA for Rosamond Ave sewer extension (unanimous)
• Authorized Remington & Vernick for repaving engineering, not to exceed $402,771 (unanimous)
• Awarded computer services contract to Bellia Technologies, not to exceed $40,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all audited bills (unanimous)

Borough Council

The Council is conducting its annual reorganization, which includes swearing in new members and appointing municipal officials. The body is voting on a series of administrative resolutions to establish budgets, policies, and professional service contracts for 2021.

• Oaths of office for Council Members Linda Hess and Sandi Sinon
• Appointment of Municipal Solicitor David Capozzi
• Establishment of a temporary budget (Resolution 2021:13)
• Appointment of members to the Joint Land Use Board and Parks and Recreation Commission
• Proclamation of August 1 as Anthony Dixon Day

The Lindenwold Borough Council held its annual reorganization meeting, unanimously adopting a series of resolutions that appointed municipal officials, set meeting schedules, and established policies for 2021. Key actions included appointing a municipal solicitor, setting a temporary budget, and approving various professional service contracts. The council also adopted a civil rights policy and approved a Safe and Secure grant for the police department.

• Appointed David A. Capozzi as Municipal Solicitor (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda resolutions 2021:2-2021:73 (unanimous)
• Set 2021 meeting schedule, including remote meetings due to COVID-19 (unanimous)
• Established temporary budget at 26.25% of 2020 adopted budget (unanimous)
• Appointed N. Ryan Trabosh as Municipal Judge for a 3-year term (unanimous)
• Adopted Civil Rights Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Safe and Secure Grant of $48,600 for police (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all properly audited bills (unanimous)