Collingswood public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Commission will hold public hearings for a salary ordinance and a water rent increase. The meeting also includes resolutions for municipal court appointments, 2021 employee salaries, and budget transfers.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1695 (Salary Ordinance)
- Second reading of Ordinance 1696 (Water Rent Increase)
- Municipal Court appointments for Elena Kline, Tara Riley, Robert Eckert, and Joan Bartlett
- Establishment of 2021 salaries for certain employees
- Authorization of 2020 budget transfers
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The Borough of Collingswood is holding a remote meeting to discuss water rent increases and fire department ordinances. The body will also vote on several personnel appointments and grant acceptances.
- First Reading of Ordinance 1696 regarding Water Rent Increase
- Second Reading of Ordinance 1693 amending Chapter 29 (Fire Department)
- Appointment of Jacob Bennett as a Full Time Officer for the Police Department
- Authorization of a lien on the property at 600 King Avenue
- Acceptance of grants from Camden County JIF and Safe And Secure Communities Program
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The Borough of Collingswood Commission will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to grant Planning Board powers previously held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The body will also consider updates to the Fire Department code and a salary ordinance for the Deputy Fire Chief.
- Ordinance 1692: Granting Planning Board powers formerly held by Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Ordinance 1693: Amending Chapter 29 (Fire Department)
- Salary Ordinance 1694: Deputy Fire Chief
- Appointment of Jacob Goodman as Director to the Collingswood Recreation Department
- Contract award to Lexa Concrete for the Safe Routes to School and Traffic Calming Project
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The Borough of Collingswood Commission is meeting via remote conference to vote on ordinances and resolutions. Key items include funding for emergency infrastructure and changes to the powers of the Planning Board.
- Ordinance 1691: Appropriating $600,000 for the Emergency Response Building
- Ordinance 1690: Community Energy Aggregation Program (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 1692: Granting Planning Board powers formerly held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment
- Appointments of five personnel to the Fire and Police Departments
- Lien certification for Block 109 lot 19
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The Borough of Collingswood Commission will hold a remote meeting to discuss funding for public safety infrastructure and a bicycle and pedestrian master plan. The body will also hold public hearings on a redevelopment plan and a salary ordinance.
- Ordinance 1691: Appropriating $600,000 for the Emergency Response Building
- Ordinance 1688: Amending the Redevelopment Plan for 641 Haddon Avenue
- Approval of Connect 2020 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
- Contract award to Lexa Concrete for NJ DOT Grant Avenue Resurfacing Project
- Appointment of Jason Miller as Zoning Officer
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The Commission will hold a public hearing and consider the adoption and amendment of the 2020 Municipal Budget. The body will also review a petition for an ordinance regarding a community energy aggregation program.
- Public hearing on the 2020 Municipal Budget
- Adoption and amendment of the 2020 Municipal Budget
- Review of initiative petition for a Community Energy Aggregation Program requiring 100% regionally sourced renewables
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The Commission is conducting public hearings and first readings for ordinances regarding redevelopment plans on Haddon Avenue and a salary ordinance. The body is also reviewing several municipal appointments and a cooperative pricing agreement for solid waste disposal.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1685 (Central Haddon Avenue Redevelopment Plan)
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1686 (807-809 Haddon Avenue)
- First reading of Ordinance 1688 (641 Haddon Avenue)
- First reading of Salary Ordinance 1687
- Cooperative Pricing Agreement for Solid Waste Disposal with the County of Camden
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The Borough of Collingswood Commission will hold a remote meeting to discuss supplemental funding for an emergency response building. The body is also reviewing redevelopment plans for Cuthbert Road, Central Haddon Avenue, and 807-809 Haddon Avenue.
- Second reading of Bond Ordinance 1683 for Emergency Response Building construction funding
- Redevelopment plan amendments for Cuthbert Road, Central Haddon Avenue, and 807-809 Haddon Avenue
- Sale of 1 White Horse Pike (Block 131, Lot 1)
- Participation in the Municipal and County Coronavirus Relief Fund Program with Camden County
- Shared Services Agreement with Borough of Merchantville for Electrical Subcode
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The Borough of Collingswood is reviewing funding for an emergency response building and awarding multiple furniture and security contracts for the new Public Safety Building. The body is also discussing a redevelopment plan amendment for Cuthbert Road and the 2020 BID Budget.
- First reading of Bond Ordinance 1683 for Emergency Response Building supplemental funding
- First reading of Ordinance 1684 regarding the Cuthbert Road Redevelopment Plan
- Second reading and public hearing of the 2020 BID Budget
- Contracts for the Public Safety Building with Haworth, Group LaCasse, Datum, Spacesaver, and CM3 Building Solutions
- Authorization for the sale of 641 Haddon Avenue
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The Borough Commission is meeting via remote conference to approve several administrative resolutions and budget items. Key actions include tax deadline extensions and grant applications for infrastructure and sustainability.
- Extension of May 1, 2020 property tax grace period to June 1, 2020
- Grant application for Grant Avenue Improvements Project Phase 3 via NJ Department of Transportation
- Approval of the 2020 BID Budget
- Appointment of Melissa Desantis as Full-Time Children’s Librarian
- Sustainable Jersey Grant Program application funded by PSE&G Foundation
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The Borough Commission will meet via remote conference to review municipal reports and vote on several resolutions. Key actions include budget adjustments and appointments to the Fire Department and Housing Authority.
- Increase to the Temporary Budget and Emergency Temporary Appropriations
- Approval of the 2020 Independence Day Celebration
- Extension of dog and cat licensing deadline to June 30, 2020
- Appointment of Brian Beswick as Firefighter/EMT
- Temporary construction easement acquisition at 450 Haddon Avenue
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The Borough Commission will hold public hearings on a government energy aggregation program and an amendment to the East Haddon Avenue Redevelopment Plan. The body will also consider agreements for the new Public Safety Building and library renovations.
- Public hearing on Ordinance 1681 regarding the East Haddon Avenue Redevelopment Plan
- Public hearing on Ordinance 1682 for a Government Energy Aggregation Program
- Amended agreement with USA Architects for the New Public Safety Building
- Agreement with Camden County Improvement Authority for Collingswood Public Library renovations
- Application by Collingswood Public Library for the New Jersey Library Construction Bond Act Grant
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The Borough Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances and review reports from municipal officers. The body is deciding on a redevelopment plan for East Haddon Avenue and the creation of a government energy aggregation program.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1681: East Haddon Avenue Redevelopment Plan
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1682: Government Energy Aggregation Program
- Amended agreement with USA Architects for the New Public Safety Building
- Agreement to enter into a Cooperative Pricing System
- 2019 Zoning Annual Report
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The Commission is meeting to appoint and reappoint various municipal officers and staff. The body will consider professional services contracts for the year and approve the 2020 temporary budget appropriations. Other items include the sale of property at 641 Haddon Avenue.
- Sale of property located at 641 Haddon Avenue (Block 24, Lot 1)
- Approval of Year 2020 Temporary Budget Appropriations
- Professional services contracts for municipal attorneys, engineers, auditor, and IT consultants
- Appointment of Rebecca Callaway as Borough Treasurer
- Approval of 2020 Cash Management Plan and fund depositories at Parke Bank and 1st Colonial