Collingswood public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Commission adopted ordinances updating water and sewer rents, establishing the 2023 employee salary scale, and authorizing a 30-year tax exemption agreement for improvements at 900 Haddon Avenue. Several administrative resolutions were also approved, including a shared service agreement with Merchantville.
- Approved Ordinance 1749 updating water service charges and consumption rates ($4.60 per 100 cubic feet)
- Approved Ordinance 1750 reducing minimum annual sewer rental to $281
- Approved Ordinance 1751 establishing 2023 salary rates for borough officers and employees
- Approved Ordinance 1752 adding a $5.00 administrative fee for reports requested other than in person
- Approved Ordinance 1753 authorizing a 30-year tax exemption for improvements at 900 Haddon Avenue
- Approved Resolution 201 awarding Harrison Avenue Utility Improvements Project contract to South State Inc.
- Approved Resolution 200 for a shared service agreement with Merchantville for inspections/construction
- Approved Resolution 198 setting 2023 meeting schedules for the Commission, Historic Board, and Library Trustees
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The Collingswood Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including changes to water and sewer rates, adoption of the 2023 salary ordinance for all borough employees, and a financial agreement for redevelopment at 900 Haddon Avenue. Resolutions include a shared service agreement with Merchantville and a contract for the Harrison Avenue utility improvements project.
- Ordinance 1749: Amends water rents, setting new monthly service charges (e.g., $13.50 for a 5/8" meter) and a consumption rate of $4.60 per 100 cubic feet, effective Jan 1, 2023
- Ordinance 1750: Reduces minimum annual sewer rental from $309 to $281 for both residential and non-residential units, effective Jan 1, 2023
- Ordinance 1751: Establishes 2023 salary ranges for all borough positions, including Police Chief ($130,000-$150,000) and Fire Chief ($100,000-$140,000)
- Ordinance 1753: Authorizes a long-term tax exemption agreement with 900 Haddon Urban Renewal, LLC for renovations at 900 Haddon Avenue
- Resolution: Awards contract to South State Inc. for the Harrison Avenue Utility Improvements Project
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The Board of Commissioners will hold first readings of ordinances to increase water and sewer rents, set 2023 employee salaries, amend fees for public records, and authorize a tax exemption agreement for renovations at 900 Haddon Avenue. The board will also vote on appointments for police, fire, and emergency management positions, and approve budget transfers and service agreements.
- First reading of Ordinance 1749 to increase water service charges and consumption rates effective January 1, 2023
- First reading of Ordinance 1750 to increase minimum annual sewer rental from $281 to $309 for residential and non-residential units
- First reading of the 2023 Salary Ordinance 1751 setting compensation ranges for all borough officers and employees
- First reading of Ordinance 1753 authorizing a long-term tax exemption agreement with 900 Haddon Urban Renewal, LLC for renovations at 900 Haddon Avenue
- Appointments include Anibal Alvarado as police officer, Scott Valenza as part-time EMT/firefighter, and Jessica Stokes as deputy emergency management coordinator
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The Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three ordinances: a complete rewrite of the private swimming pool code (Ordinance 1745), a $50,000 appropriation for walking path improvements at Knight Park (Ordinance 1747), and a $60,000 appropriation from American Rescue Act funds for water infrastructure upgrades (Ordinance 1748). The agenda also includes several resolutions, such as awarding a paving contract for a Haddon Avenue parking lot and authorizing a grant agreement for vehicle charging stations.
- Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1745, amending Chapter 269 (Swimming Pools, Private) with new definitions, permit requirements, fencing, and sanitation rules
- Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1747, appropriating $50,000 for capital improvements to the Knight Park walking path ($25,000 from Camden County grant, $25,000 from Knight Park Trustees)
- Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1748, appropriating $60,000 from American Rescue Act funds for water infrastructure improvements
- Resolution awarding a contract to Paving Plus LLC for repaving Parking Lot 414-416 Haddon Avenue
- Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with the DEP for the "It Pays to Plug In" vehicle charging grant
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The Commission will hold a public hearing on projections and encroachments and first readings for swimming pool regulations and capital funding. The body is also reviewing redevelopment agreements for cannabis companies and various infrastructure grants.
- Ordinance 1747: Appropriating $50,000 for Capital Improvements at Knight Park
- Ordinance 1748: Appropriating $60,000 from American Rescue Act Funds for water infrastructure
- Redevelopment Agreement with Collingswood Cannabis Company
- Resolution of Support for House of Buds
- Professional Services Contract to Kitchen and Associates for Comly Avenue Conceptual Design Plan
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The Borough Commission is reviewing amendments to the municipal code regarding private swimming pools and projections and encroachments. The body is also adopting updated escrow fees for residential and commercial variances.
- Ordinance 1744: Sets residential variance escrow fees at $500 and commercial at $1,500
- Ordinance 1745: Replaces Chapter 269 to regulate private swimming pool installation and maintenance
- Bids authorization for Harrison Avenue Sewer Utility Improvements
- Bids authorization for the purchase of water meters
- Appointment of Samuel Reale as Special Counsel
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The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several ordinances regarding municipal fees, fire prevention, and parking restrictions. The agenda also includes personnel appointments for the police and construction departments.
- Ordinance 1741: Increases residential zoning permit fees from $10.00 to $35.00
- Ordinance 1741: Increases street opening permit fees from $100.00 to $375.00
- Ordinance 1740 & 1742: Changes to parking restrictions on Ogden Avenue and Washington Avenue
- Resolution: Final approval of the 2022 Business Improvement District budget for $431,275.90
- Resolution: Appointment of Domenic Urzillo as a Full Time Police Officer
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The Commission will conduct the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 293 regarding parking. The agenda also includes several appointments, a contract for fireworks, and a grant application authorization.
- First Reading of Ordinance 1740 amending Chapter 293 (Parking)
- Appointment of Elena Kline as Municipal Court Administrator
- Appointment of Erica LaSpada as Full Time Violations Clerk
- Approval of the 2022 Independence Day Celebration and contract to D&M Fireworks
- Authorization of grant application for FY 2023 NJDOT Municipal Aid
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The Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances regarding cannabis escrow fees and sign regulations. The agenda also includes an emergency appropriation for a water well repair.
- Ordinance 1736: Cannabis Business Application Escrow Fee
- Ordinance 1737, 1738, and 1739: Amendments to Sign, Outdoor Display, and Outdoor Seating regulations
- $100,000 emergency appropriation for Well #7 on the West side
- Shared Service Agreement with Camden County
- 2022 Collingswood Business Improvement District Budget
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The Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing for the 2022 Municipal Budget. The agenda includes several ordinances for capital improvements and various personnel appointments for fire, police, and public works departments.
- Ordinance 1735: $50,000.00 for Roberts Pool equipment
- Ordinance 1735: $125,000.00 for water infrastructure improvements
- Ordinance 1735: $125,000.00 for parking meter purchase and installation
- Contract with Atlantic Plumbing Supply Corp. for 450 linear feet of iron pipe
- Contract with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. for Recreation Needs Assessment Project
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The Borough Commission is meeting to introduce and approve the 2022 Municipal Budget. The body will also hold public hearings on ordinances regarding dirt bike seizures and parking policies at Parkview Apartments.
- Ordinance 1732: $470,000 for Public Works equipment and $145,000 for water infrastructure
- Ordinance 1733: Authorization for police to seize and forfeit illegally operated dirt bikes, ATVs, and snowmobiles
- Ordinance 1734: Authorization for police to tow unauthorized or abandoned vehicles from Parkview Apartments
- Ordinance 1735: $50,000 for Roberts Pool equipment, $125,000 for parking meters, and $125,000 for water infrastructure
- Resolution to acquire property at 712 Woodlynne Avenue (Block 128 Lot 1)
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The Commission will conduct public hearings on electric vehicles, budget limits, dirt bikes, and parking policies. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding police staffing, municipal contracts, and redevelopment designations.
- Ordinance 1730: Electric Vehicles
- Ordinance 1731: Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and Cap Bank
- Ordinance 1732: General and Water Capital Water Improvements
- Ordinance 1733: Dirt Bikes
- Ordinance 1734: Parkview Apartment Parking Ticket Policy
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The Borough Commission is considering an ordinance to establish standards for installing electric vehicle supply/service equipment (EVSE) and make-ready parking spaces. The body is also reviewing municipal budget appropriation limits and various professional service contracts.
- First reading of Ordinance 1730 regarding Electric Vehicle Supply/Service Equipment (EVSE)
- First reading of Ordinance 1732 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Professional services contracts for Barber Consulting, Brown and Connery, and Remington & Vernick
- Authorization to advertise for bids for towing services and parking kiosks
- Agreement with Voorhees Animal Shelter for 2022 shelter services