Collingswood public meetings in 2024
5 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Collingswood Borough Commission approved Ordinance 1796, establishing 2025 salaries for commissioners, the mayor, and numerous municipal staff. It also adopted Ordinances 1797 and 1798 to revise water charges and lower the minimum annual sewer rental. Additional resolutions appointed a part‑time library assistant and authorized a shared services agreement with the Township of Haddon for EMS and fire protection.
- Ordinance 1796 sets 2025 salaries for commissioners, mayor, and many borough employees
- Ordinance 1797 amends water rent charges and sets water consumption rate at $4.80 per 100 cubic feet
- Ordinance 1798 reduces the minimum annual sewer rental to $340 for residential and non‑residential units
- Resolution appoints Mary Donofrio as part‑time Circulation & Reference Assistant effective 12/4/2024
- Resolution authorizes a shared services agreement with the Township of Haddon for EMS and fire protection
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The Collingswood Commission will hold a second‑reading public hearing on Ordinance 1790 to amend the borough’s Community Energy Aggregation Program. First‑reading ordinances will update construction‑code fees, appropriate $550,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to purchase property at 300 Haddon Avenue and rehabilitate a site at 600 King Avenue, and revise fire‑prevention penalties. Resolutions include appointing a new fund commissioner, a water‑main relocation agreement with PSE&G, awarding a solid‑waste contract, and approving a grant application for the Transportation Accessibility and Mobility Program.
- Ordinance 1792 appropriates $550,000 to purchase 300 Haddon Ave and rehab 600 King Ave
- Ordinance 1790 amends the Energy Aggregation Program, raising renewable electricity minimum to 10% above state standards and requiring at least 5% cost savings
- Ordinance 1791 revises construction‑code fees with new minimums and fee schedules for permits and services
- Ordinance 1794 authorizes a tax abatement for property at 40 White Horse Pike
- Ordinance 1795 grants a long‑term tax exemption and financial agreement for 30 Fern Avenue
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The Collingswood Borough Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 1788, which amends the redevelopment plan for the property at 900 Haddon Avenue to allow makerspace, educational, retail and related accessory uses. The meeting also includes a second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 1789, which establishes the borough’s cannabis licensing framework. In addition, commissioners will consider a series of resolutions covering appointments, contracts, agreements and other administrative actions.
- Ordinance 1788 – amendment to the redevelopment plan for 900 Haddon Avenue adding makerspace, educational space (up to 15 attendees), retail and accessory uses
- Ordinance 1789 – establishment of municipal cannabis licensing and enforcement regulations
- Appointment of William Lyons as Deputy Police Chief for the Collingswood Police Department
- Settlement agreement with USA Architects
- Cooperative pricing agreement with Cherry Hill Township
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The Collingswood Borough Commission will hold first readings of Ordinance 1788, which amends the redevelopment plan for 900 Haddon Avenue to allow makerspace, educational space, and retail uses, and Ordinance 1789, which establishes municipal cannabis licensing. The meeting also includes resolutions to re‑advertise bids for the Collingswood Pocket Park at Haddon Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue, award consulting agreements to Gabel Associates for community solar and third‑party electric supplier RFPs, and accept the 2025 Safe and Secure Grant. Additional appointments and a referral of the redevelopment ordinance to the Planning Board are also on the agenda.
- First Reading of Ordinance 1788 amending the redevelopment plan for 900 Haddon Avenue (adds makerspace, educational space, retail)
- First Reading of Ordinance 1789 establishing municipal cannabis licensing
- Re‑advertising bids for Collingswood Pocket Park at Haddon Avenue and Woodlawn Avenue, rejecting prior bids
- Awarding consulting agreement to Gabel Associates, Inc. for community solar developer RFP
- Awarding consulting agreement to Gabel Associates, Inc. for third‑party electric supplier RFP for government energy aggregation program
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The Collingswood Borough Commission will consider a series of resolutions, including participation in the New Jersey Cooperative Pricing Alliance and several grant applications to the NJDOT. It will vote on contracts for an ambulance, road resurfacing on Spring, Autumn and W. Summerfield Avenues, and a change order for the Harrison Ave utility improvements project. Additional items include a tax, water and sewer payment grace period and the approval of various bonds and fee procedures.
- Awarding a contract to VCI Emergency Specialists, LLC for the purchase of an ambulance
- Awarding a contract to Bogey’s Trucking and Paving, Inc. for resurfacing Spring, Autumn and W. Summerfield Ave.
- Authorizing grant applications to NJDOT for the Safe Rutes ADA Ramps – Phase II Project
- Authorizing grant applications to NJDOT for improvements to the Linden Ave Project
- Approving a grace period for taxes, water and sewer payments through September 6, 2024