Collingswood public meetings in 2023
22 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing ordinances to amend water and sewer rental rates effective January 1, 2024. The meeting also includes a salary ordinance for various borough positions and resolutions regarding NJDEP grants and budget transfers.
- Ordinance 1775: Amends water service charges and sets consumption rate at $4.80 per 100 cubic feet
- Ordinance 1776: Reduces minimum annual sewer rental from $340 to $309
- Ordinance 1777: Establishes compensation ranges for borough officers and employees
- Resolution: Authorizes acceptance of NJDEP Electric Vehicle grant
- Resolution: Requests six-month extension from NJDOT for Safe Streets to Transit ADA Ramps Project
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission is reviewing a bond ordinance to provide supplemental funding for the construction of the Public Works Building and related sewer utility improvements. The meeting also includes second readings on ordinances regarding private salt storage regulation and stormwater control.
- Bond Ordinance 1772: Authorizing $4,000,000 for Public Works Building construction and sewer improvements
- Ordinance 1773: Regulating privately owned salt storage facilities to prevent stormwater exposure
- Resolution: Authorizing a contract with McDonald Building Company LLC for the Dept. of Public Works Building
- Resolution: Designating 30 Fern Ave (Block 38, Lots 1.01 and 10.01) as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment
- Resolution: Authorizing the purchase of property at 627 Haddon Avenue (Block 22, Lot 13)
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission is reviewing a bond ordinance to provide supplemental funding for the construction of a Public Works Building and related sewer improvements. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to increase the maximum building height at 601 Haddon Avenue from 35 to 45 feet.
- Bond Ordinance 1772: Authorizing $4,000,000 for Public Works Building construction and sewer improvements
- Ordinance 1771: Increasing maximum building height at 601 Haddon Avenue from 35 to 45 feet
- Ordinance 1773: Regulating privately owned salt storage facilities
- Orrenance 1774: Amending the Borough’s Stormwater Control Ordinance
- Resolution: Appointing Brenden Rodgers and Bayur Buruschkin as full-time police officers
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission will hold a public hearing on time-restricted parking for Woodlawn Avenue. The meeting also includes the first reading of an amendment to the Borough Redevelopment Plan.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1770 regarding time restricted parking on Woodlawn Avenue
- First reading of Ordinance 1771 to amend the Borough Redevelopment Plan
- Authorization to purchase police vehicles from the Township of Maple Shade and via State Contract
- Contract approval with Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. and Perrucci, Steinhardt, Cappelli and Tipton for PFAS litigation
- Request for Proposals for professional services for a revaluation firm
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings on redevelopment plans for 601 and 869 Haddon Avenue. The meeting also includes discussions on new time-restricted parking on Woodlawn Avenue and several appointments.
- Second reading of Ordinance 1768: Redevelopment Plan for 601 Haddon Avenue
- Second reading of Ordinance 1769: Redevelopment Plan for 869 Haddon Avenue
- First reading of Ordinance 1770: Time Restricted Parking on Woodlawn Avenue
- Purchase of a Spartan S-180 Pumper Truck for the Fire Department
- Designating 627 Haddon Avenue as a Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing first readings for two ordinances to amend redevelopment plans at 601 and 869 Haddon Avenue. The meeting also includes a vote on a memorandum of agreement with IAFF Local 3249 regarding firefighter salaries.
- First reading of Ordinance 1768 for redevelopment of 601 Haddon Avenue
- First reading of Ordinance 1769 for redevelopment of 869 Haddon Avenue
- Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 3249 regarding salaries and promotions
- Appointment of Edward Glaze and Julian D’ Alonzo as Fire Department Captains
- Contract award to Paving Plus for the resurfacing of various alleys project
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission approved redevelopment agreements for 601 and 869 Haddon Avenue and passed first readings for corresponding zoning amendments. Several fire department appointments and a paving contract were also approved.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1768 for 601 Haddon Avenue (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1769 for 869 Haddon Avenue (3-0)
- Approved redevelopment agreements for 601 and 869 Haddon Avenue
- Appointed Edward Glaze and Julian D’Alonzo as Fire Department Captains
- Appointed Nate Finnegan as Full Time Fire Fighter
- Awarded resurfacing contract for various alleys to Paving Plus
- Extended grace period for taxes, water, and sewer to August 31, 2023
- Appointed Bruce Smith to the Planning Board
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances including floodplain management and rental unit registration. Other items include budget approvals and appointments of police officers.
- Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 1758 - Floodplain Management Regulations
- Second Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance 1766 - Rental Unit Registration and Inspection
- First Reading of the 2023 Business Improvement District Budget
- Authorizing Purchases Under State Contract: Playground Equipment at Knight Park
- Appointing Joseph Cava and William Ortiz as Police Officers
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Board of Commissioners approved a new chapter of the Borough Code regarding flood damage prevention and hazard maps. The board also held a public hearing for an ordinance amending rental unit registration and inspection rules, though a final vote on the latter is not recorded in the text.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1758 to adopt new flood hazard maps and floodplain management regulations (3-0)
- Approved Tax Collector and Municipal Court reports
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission will conduct second readings and public hearings for four ordinances regarding the fire company, capital appropriations, dumpsters, and EV charging rates. The meeting also includes first readings for new regulations on floodplain management, rental unit inspections, and cannabis establishment parking standards.
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1764 regarding dumpsters and containers
- Public hearing for Ordinance 1765 regarding EVSE fast charging rates
- Contract award to Lexa Concrete for the Lees Avenue resurfacing project
- Change order No. 10 to Epic Management for the Public Safety Building construction
- Appointment of Benjamin Garton as a full-time Police Officer
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Board of Commissioners approved several ordinances, including a capital funding package for roads and infrastructure. They also amended the municipal code regarding fire protection services and dumpster permits. New fees for fast-charging electric vehicle stations were established.
- Approved Ordinance 1762 amending Fire Department code to reflect a paid department (3-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1763 appropriating $650,000 for public works and roads, $105,000 for water, and $115,000 for sewer (3-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1764 requiring dumpster permits only for containers in streets or rights-of-way (3-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1765 setting fast-charging EVSE fees at $.40/kwh and $.25 per 1-minute parking increments after one hour (3-0)
- Approved May 1, 2023 minutes
- Approved Tax Collector, Municipal Court, and Zoning Official reports
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission adopted the 2023 Municipal Budget and approved several administrative resolutions. It also held public hearings on ordinances to update Emergency Medical Services fees and the Local Advisory Board of Health.
- Adopted the 2023 Municipal Budget
- Approved appointment of Erica Laspada as Violations Clerk
- Approved appointment of Bréridan Carolan as DPW Laborer
- Authorized agreement with USDA for Food Bucks Nutrition Incentive Program
- Authorized cooperative agreement with Camden County for CDBG Programs
- Approved Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Municipal Alliance Grant
- Authorized agreement with Board of Education for School Resource Officer
- Approved dissolution of shared service agreement with Borough of Merchantville
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing ordinances to regulate traffic and authorize towing at 664-668 Haddon Avenue. The board is also considering new fees for Emergency Medical Services and the establishment of an Advisory Board of Health.
- Ordinance 1759: Regulates one-way traffic and authorizes towing at Lot 15, Block 96.01 (Wawa)
- Ordinance 1760: Establishes new EMS fees including a $950 BLS base charge and fines for non-emergent calls
- Ordinance 1761: Amends the membership criteria for the Advisory Board of Health
- Public Hearing on the 2023 Municipal Budget
- Professional Service Contract with Remington and Vernick for DPW building construction management
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission adopted an ordinance regulating traffic flow and authorizing towing at the Wawa property at 664-668 Haddon Avenue. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance to increase Emergency Medical Services fees and penalties for non-emergent calls.
- Adopted Ordinance 1759 regulating one-way traffic and towing at 664-668 Haddon Avenue (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1760 to increase EMS fees and non-emergent call penalties (3-0)
- Approved Professional Service Agreement with Timothy Higgins, Municipal Prosecutor
- Approved Professional Service Contract with Remington and Vernick for DPW building construction management
- Appointed members to the Collingswood Shade Tree Advisory Board
- Appointed Nicholas Bazis as Full Time Police Officer
- Appointed Garrett Walsh and Patrick Oldham as EMTs/Firefighters
- Approved Raffle License 2023-5 for Mark Newbie PTA
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Collingswood Commission will hold public hearings and final votes on two ordinances: one appropriating $666,609.11 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for sewer infrastructure improvements, and another amending the electric vehicle parking code to set usage fees. The board will also introduce an ordinance regulating traffic and towing at the Wawa property at 664-668 Haddon Avenue. Several appointments and resolutions are scheduled for approval, including a new municipal court judge and police officers.
- Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1756 appropriating $666,609.11 from American Rescue Act funds for sewer infrastructure improvements
- Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1757 amending the electric vehicle parking code to set a $1.50 fee for the first three hours and $3.00 per hour thereafter
- First reading of Ordinance 1759 to regulate traffic direction and authorize towing at the Wawa property at 664-668 Haddon Avenue (Lot 15, Block 96.01)
- Appointing Brian Herman as Municipal Court Judge for a three-year term effective January 1, 2023
- Authorizing the sale of a 2007 Seagrave ladder truck to the City of Camden
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission adopted an ordinance to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for sewer infrastructure. They also established new usage fees for public electric vehicle charging stations and approved the 2023 Municipal Budget.
- Approved $666,609.11 from American Rescue Act funds for sewer infrastructure (3-0)
- Approved EV charging fees of $1.50 for first 3 hours and $3.00 per hour thereafter (3-0)
- Approved first reading of ordinance to regulate traffic and towing at 664-668 Haddon Avenue (3-0)
- Introduced and approved the 2023 Municipal Budget
- Approved appointment of Brian Herman as Municipal Court Judge
- Authorized sale of 2007 Seagrave Ladder Truck to the City of Camden
- Authorized bid advertisement for new Department of Public Works facility
- Authorized negotiations for the sale of 641 Haddon Avenue
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission approved an ordinance requiring lead-based paint hazard inspections for rental dwellings. They also approved a budget increase for 2023 and appointed several police officers and board members.
- Approved Ordinance 1754 requiring lead-based paint inspections for rental properties (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Ordinance 1755 to increase CY 2023 budget by 3.5% ($498,055.42) (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1756 to allocate $666,609.11 for sewer infrastructure (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1757 establishing EV charging fees of $1.50 for first 3 hours (2-0, 1 absent)
- Appointed John Kline and William Lyons as Police Captains
- Appointed Eric Roseboro as Police Sergeant
- Appointed Conrad Talley and Jessica Stokes to the Planning Board
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 830
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one requiring lead-based paint inspections for rental properties, and another to exceed state budget caps. It will also consider first readings of ordinances to appropriate $666,609.11 in federal ARPA funds for sewer infrastructure improvements and to amend parking enforcement for electric vehicles. Several police appointments and other routine resolutions are on the agenda.
- Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1754 requiring lead-based paint hazard inspections of rental properties, with fees of $650 per unit for inspection and $25 for certification
- Second reading and public hearing of Ordinance 1755 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- First reading of Ordinance 1756 appropriating $666,609.11 from American Rescue Plan Act funds for sewer infrastructure improvements
- First reading of Ordinance 1757 amending borough code on parking enforcement of electric vehicles
- Appointing John Kline and William Lyons as Police Captains, Eric Roseboro as Police Sergeant, and Joseph Rivera as SLEO Class I officer
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission approved an ordinance requiring lead-based paint hazard inspections for rental dwellings. They also approved a budget increase for 2023 and passed several personnel appointments. Two ordinances regarding sewer infrastructure and EV charging fees were approved on first reading.
- Approved Ordinance 1754 requiring lead-based paint inspections for rental properties (2-0)
- Approved Ordinance 1755 to increase CY 2023 budget by 3.5% ($498,055.42) (2-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1756 to spend $666,609.11 in ARA funds on sewer infrastructure (2-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1757 establishing EV charging fees of $1.50 for first 3 hours (2-0)
- Appointed John Kline and William Lyons as Police Captains
- Appointed Eric Roseboro as Police Sergeant
- Appointed Joseph Rivera as SLEO Class I
- Appointed Joseph Kootcher as DPW Mechanic
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission will hold first readings of two ordinances: one requiring lead-based paint hazard inspections for rental properties, and another to exceed budget limits and establish a cap bank. The agenda also includes numerous appointments and reappointments to police, planning board, and other municipal positions, as well as approval of professional services contracts and 2023 financial plans.
- First reading of Ordinance 1754 amending Chapter 227 to require lead-based paint hazard inspections of rental properties, with fees of $650 per unit for visual assessment and dust wipe sampling
- First reading of Ordinance 1755 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
- Appointing Robert Bright as Police Sergeant and Joseph Heintz as Full Time Police Officer
- Authorizing professional services contracts including Barber Consulting, Brown and Connery, and Remington & Vernick as Municipal Engineers
- Approving 2023 temporary budget appropriations and cash management plan
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance requiring lead-based paint hazard inspections for rental properties. They also approved the first reading of a 2023 budget appropriation limit increase and passed numerous administrative appointments and professional service contracts.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1754 for rental lead-paint inspections (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1755 to increase CY 2023 budget appropriations by 3.5% (3-0)
- Appointed Robert Bright as Police Sergeant and Joseph Heintz as Full Time Police Officer
- Approved professional services contracts including Brown and Connery (Attorneys) and Remington & Vernick (Engineers)
- Authorized shared service agreement with Borough of Oaklyn for construction and fire code officials
- Authorized lease agreement with County of Camden for 520 Newton Lake Drive
- Approved advertising for bids on Knight Park tree removal and various roadway resurfacing
- Approved 2023 Temporary Budget Appropriations
click here to visit the document center to review the /ordinances/resolutions for upcoming Commission
The Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance requiring lead-based paint inspections for rental properties and another to increase the 2023 budget appropriation limit. The board also approved numerous professional service contracts and municipal appointments.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1754 for rental lead-paint inspections (3-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 1755 to increase 2023 budget limit by 3.5% (3-0)
- Appointed Robert Bright as Police Sergeant and Joseph Heintz as Police Officer
- Approved professional service contracts for IT, legal, auditing, and engineering
- Approved 2023 Cash Management Plan and Temporary Budget Appropriations
- Authorized bidding for Knight Park tree removal and various roadway resurfacing
- Authorized shared service agreement with Borough of Oaklyn for construction code officials
- Approved lease agreement with County of Camden for 520 Newton Lake Drive