Collingswood public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Board of Commissioners is meeting to hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including the 2022 salary schedule for borough officers and employees. The body will also consider changes to sewer and water service charges and a tax exemption amendment.
- Ordinance 1726-2022: Establishing 2022 salaries for borough employees
- Ordinance 1727: Reducing minimum annual sewer rental from $281 to $267
- Ordinance 1728: Reducing annual water fire protection service charge from $480 to $250
- Ordinance 1729: Fifth Amendment to long term tax exemption for Premier Properties, LLC
- Resolution to appoint Melissa Crawford as Police Records Clerk and Art Dupras as Director of Development
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The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several ordinances, including new rules for breeding and keeping honeybees. The body is also considering updates to police department codes, recreation and water rates, and sewer rents.
- Ordinance 1711: Regulates honeybee colony density, hive location, and flyway barriers
- Ordinance 1725: Amends water rates
- Ordinance 1727: Amends sewer rents
- Contract award to 120 Water for lead service line replacement consulting
- Lease agreement with Ingerman for 17 W Knight Avenue
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The Board of Commissioners is reviewing ordinances for water infrastructure, beekeeping regulations, and municipal fee and salary changes. The meeting includes several fire department appointments and contracts for roadway studies and water main work.
- Ordinance 1719: $600,000 for water main replacement on Vineyard Avenue, Comly Avenue, and Conger Avenue
- Ordinance 1711: Regulations for breeding and keeping honeybees, including a $100 maximum fine per violation
- Contract award to South State, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement Project
- Agreement with Rowan University for a Roadway and Pavement Study
- Ordinance 1723: Proposed changes to Recreation Fees
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The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding waste management. The primary action is the awarding of a contract for solid waste collection and disposal.
- Contract award to Central Jersey Waste and Recycling Inc. for Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
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The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding honeybee regulation, sign codes, and redevelopment plans. The body is also considering a first reading of a water main replacement ordinance and several personnel appointments.
- Ordinance 1716: Appropriating $600,000 from American Rescue Act funds for water infrastructure
- Ordinance 1711: Regulating the breeding and keeping of honeybees
- Ordinance 1717: Amending Chapter 141 of the Municipal Code regarding signs
- Ordinance 1719: Water Capital Ordinance for water main replacement
- Authorization for Borough Administrator to sign for the Harrison Avenue Sewer Project
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The Board of Commissioners is considering several ordinances, including a capital project for water infrastructure and new regulations for beekeeping. The body is also reviewing amendments to the borough's redevelopment plan and sign regulations.
- Ordinance 1716: Proposed $600,000 from American Rescue Act funds for water infrastructure
- Ordinance 1711: Regulations for breeding and keeping honeybees (second reading)
- Ordinance 1718: Proposed amendment to the Borough Redevelopment Plan
- Ordinance 1717: Proposed amendments to sign regulations in Chapter 141
- Contract award to American Asphalt Company for resurfacing Grant Avenue Phase 3
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The Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings on several ordinances including rules for beekeeping, cannabis establishments, and inspector salaries. The meeting also includes resolutions for police appointments and various municipal administrative actions.
- Ordinance 1711: Regulating the breeding and keeping of honeybees
- Ordinance 1714: Amending the Redevelopment Plan to permit cannabis establishments, distributors, and delivery services
- Ordinance 1715: Regulating municipal taxation and collection for cannabis establishments
- Salary Ordinance 1713: Setting inspector compensation at $125 per day or $35,000-$40,000 annually
- Police appointments for Kyle Smith and Jordan Grigg
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The Board of Commissioners is discussing amendments to the borough redevelopment plan to permit cannabis establishments, distributors, and delivery services. The board is also reviewing regulations for hobbyist beekeeping and capital improvements for borough buildings.
- Ordinance 1710: Appropriating $610,000 for building improvements and $70,000 for sewer equipment
- Ordinance 1711: Regulating honeybee breeding and keeping for hobby use only
- Ordinance 1714: Amending the Redevelopment Plan to permit cannabis establishments
- Ordinance 1715: Regulating municipal taxation and collection for cannabis establishments
- Salary Ordinance 1712: Setting Zoning Officer/Tax Clerk salary between $50,000 and $60,000
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The Board of Commissioners will swear in officials and assign departments. The body will consider ordinances regarding firefighter and zoning officer salaries, honeybee regulation, and capital improvements.
- Second reading of Salary Ordinance 1709-Firefighters
- First reading of Ordinance 1711 regulating breeding and keeping of honeybees
- Contract award to Caravella Demolition for the Collingswood Police Department and Caretakers House
- Sale of Borough property at 43 Bellevue Terrace
- First reading of General Capital Improvement Ordinance 1710
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The Borough Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances, including revised police department rules and security guard requirements for apartment complexes. The body will also discuss fire prevention amendments and a fire department salary ordinance.
- Ordinance 1706: Revised Rules and Regulations for the Collingswood Police Department
- Ordinance 1707: Requiring security guards within apartment complexes
- Ordinance 1708: Amending fire prevention sections of the Municipal Code
- Ordinance 1709: First reading of Fire salary ordinance
- Resolution to authorize purchase of Tasers and Electric Vehicle from state contract
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The Borough of Collingswood is conducting a public hearing and voting on the adoption and amendment of the 2021 Municipal Budget. The Commission is also considering ordinances regarding police department regulations and security requirements for large apartment buildings.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2021 Municipal Budget
- Ordinance 1705: Requiring unarmed security guards 24/7 for apartment buildings with over 245 units
- Ordinance 1706: Revised rules and regulations for the Collingswood Police Department
- Ordinance 1704: Adding a stop sign at the intersection of East Franklin Avenue and North Atlantic Avenue
- Appointment of Claire Gustafson, Conrad Talley, Abby Rutman, and Chad Rutkowski to the Planning Board
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The Commission will review the 2021 Municipal Budget and several ordinances regarding driveways, stop intersections, and apartment security. The agenda also includes personnel appointments for the Police Department and Planning Board.
- Ordinance 1702 and 1703: Amending driveway regulations
- Ordinance 1704: Amending stop intersections
- Ordinance 1705: Requiring security guards for certain apartment buildings
- Appointment of Joseph Peters IV as Full Time Police Officer
- Introduction and approval of the 2021 Municipal Budget
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The Borough of Collingswood is conducting second readings and public hearings on five ordinances, including budget appropriation limits and rental property rules. The Commission will also consider several personnel appointments and professional service contracts.
- Ordinance 1700 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Ordinance 1701 establishing fees for police outside employment
- Contract award to Calgon Carbon Corp. for Absorption System
- Authorization of an award through State Contract for body cameras
- First readings of ordinances 1702 and 1703 regarding driveway maintenance and development regulations
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The Commission is holding first readings for five ordinances, including changes to stormwater management, rental properties, and budget appropriation limits. The body is also voting on numerous professional service contracts and municipal appointments.
- Ordinance 1700 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Ordinance 1701 establishing fees for police outside employment
- First readings of ordinances amending StormWater Management, Rental Property, and Street Excavations
- Professional services contracts for Barber Consulting, Brown and Connery, and Remington & Vernick
- Shared services agreements with the City of Camden for emergency water and Haddonfield and Audubon for election services