Woodbury public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a business meeting on December 22, 2021, with second readings of two ordinances: one restricting parking in municipal lots (e.g., banning tractor trailers, RVs, overnight sleeping) and another overhauling solid waste rules (e.g., limiting trash cans, recycling procedures, bulk item rules). The council will also consider resolutions on a state grant, budget adjustments, and appointing special counsel for well field contamination litigation.

• Ordinance 2351-21: Bans tractor trailers, RVs, buses, and overnight sleeping in municipal parking lots
• Ordinance 2352-21: Sets trash limits (3 cans), recycling rules, and fines of $250-$1,000 for violations
• Resolution 21-169: Accepts FY2021 Safe and Secure Communities Program grant from NJ Dept. of Law and Public Safety
• Resolution 21-168: Inserts $7,500 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Holiday' grant into 2021 budget
• Resolution 21-171: Appoints special counsel for environmental/toxic tort litigation related to municipal well field contamination

The Woodbury City Council adopted two ordinances amending the city code (vehicles/traffic and solid waste) and approved a consent agenda including budget insertions, a grant acceptance, and appointment of special counsel. The council also approved a closed session resolution regarding a collective bargaining agreement with FMBA Local 62. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting included proclamations and public comments.

• Adopted Ordinance 2351-21 amending Chapter 190 (Vehicles and Traffic) (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2352-21 amending Chapter 162 (Solid Waste) (8-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda Resolutions 21-168 through 21-171 (8-0)
• Approved bills and vouchers list (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 21-172 authorizing closed session for FMBA Local 62 collective bargaining (8-0)
• Approved motion to allow paid firefighters to carry over 2021 vacation and sick time to 2022 (voice vote)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to consider hiring a full-time patrol officer and a SLEO II for the police department, introduce two ordinances amending vehicle/traffic and solid waste codes, and approve several resolutions including contracts for vehicle leasing, a sewer project, and a housing market study. The agenda includes public comment periods and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Resolution 21-161: Hire Joshua Blackiston as full-time patrol officer
• Resolution 21-167: Hire Justin M. Gehring as SLEO II
• Ordinance 3251-21: Amend Chapter 190 to restrict parking in municipal lots (no tractor trailers, RVs, overnight sleeping)
• Ordinance 3252-21: Amend Chapter 162 to revise trash and recycling rules (limits on cans, bulk items, electronics)
• Resolution 21-163/164: Award vehicle lease contract to Enterprise Fleet Management

The Woodbury City Council approved the hiring of a full-time patrol officer and a SLEO II officer for the police department, adopted two ordinances amending the city code, and approved a consent agenda containing six resolutions. The council also approved a street opening on Leona Avenue for an emergency oil-to-gas heat conversion. All votes were unanimous with one council member absent.

• Hired full-time patrol officer Joshua Blackiston (8-0)
• Hired SLEO II officer Justin Gehring (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2351-21 amending Chapter 190, Vehicles and Traffic (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2352-21 amending Chapter 162, Solid Waste (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 6 resolutions including housing market study, budget transfer, vehicle leases, management plan, and sewer lining contract (8-0)
• Approved emergency street opening on Leona Avenue for oil-to-gas heat conversion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from June 9 and August 18 meetings

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a business meeting on November 23, 2021, to consider several resolutions, including recognizing Small Business Saturday, amending the 2021 budget to include grant revenues, authorizing a Municipal Alliance agreement, and entering a closed session for litigation matters. The agenda includes a consent agenda with four resolutions and a separate resolution for closed session.

• Resolution 21-155: Insert $81,520 FY21 Body-Worn Camera Grant into 2021 budget
• Resolution 21-156: Insert $2,880 Click It or Ticket, $6,000 U Text U Drive U Pay, $2,400 Drive Sober grants into 2021 budget
• Resolution 21-157: Authorize Municipal Alliance agreement with Gloucester County for FY23 (DEDR $4,500, cash match $1,125, in-kind $3,375)
• Resolution 21-158: Authorize closed session for litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege (Hughes v. City of Woodbury)
• Resolution 21-154: Recognize November 27, 2021 as Small Business Saturday

The City Council approved the consent agenda containing four resolutions, including recognizing Small Business Saturday, two budget revenue insertions, and a Municipal Alliance agreement with Gloucester County for 2022-2023. The council also approved the bills and voucher list. A closed session was authorized for pending litigation, with no action taken afterward.

• Adopted Consent Agenda (Resolutions 21-154 through 21-157) by 7-0 roll call vote
• Approved bills and voucher list by unanimous voice vote
• Authorized closed session for litigation (Hughes vs. City of Woodbury) by 7-0 roll call vote
• Certified election results for Woodbury Council wards 1, 2, and 3

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to consider transferring two city-owned parcels to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing, hiring a new full-time patrol officer, and approving several resolutions including road opening moratoriums and a closed session for litigation. The agenda also includes a second reading of the property transfer ordinance and approval of the 2021 Best Practices.

• Transfer of Block 168, Lots 2 and 2.01 to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing
• Hiring Ryan DeJoseph as full-time patrol officer
• 5-year moratorium on road opening permits for Railroad Avenue (NJSH 45 to South Barber Ave)
• 5-year moratorium on road opening permits for FY2020 Local Road Milling & Overlay Project roads
• Closed session to discuss litigation in Hughes v. City of Woodbury

The Woodbury City Council approved the hiring of Ryan DeJoseph as a full-time patrol officer, adopted Ordinance 2350-21 to transfer property to Habitat for Humanity, and passed a consent agenda including road opening moratoriums and an interim administrator agreement. The council also approved the 2021 Best Practices and entered closed session for litigation matters, taking no action afterward.

• Approved hiring full-time patrol officer Ryan DeJoseph (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2350-21 transferring property to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including road opening moratoriums and interim administrator agreement (7-0)
• Approved 2021 Best Practices (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized closed session for litigation, negotiations, and attorney-client privilege (7-0)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council will hold a business meeting on October 27, 2021, with a full agenda including second readings of three ordinances, several resolutions, and routine administrative items. Key actions include a $300,000 appropriation for water and sewer main rehabilitation, adoption of personnel policies, and a property transfer to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing. The council will also consider rejecting bids for the Wood Street sewer lining project and authorizing a change order for the FY2020 water main replacement project.

• Ordinance 2348-21: $300,000 appropriation for rehabilitation of water and sewer mains and valves
• Ordinance 2349-21: adoption of City of Woodbury Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
• Ordinance 2350-21: transfer of Block 168, Lots 2 and 2.01 to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing
• Resolution 21-142: rejection of all bids for Wood Street sanitary sewer lining project (sole bid $344,889.60)
• Resolution 21-143: change order for FY2020 water main replacement contract with P&A Construction, Inc., increasing contract from $442,501.75 to $488,055.75

The Woodbury City Council adopted three ordinances: appropriating $300,000 for water and sewer main rehabilitation (Ordinance 2348-21), adopting personnel policies (Ordinance 2349-21), and transferring two tax map lots to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity (Ordinance 2350-21). The council also approved a consent agenda that included rejecting bids for the Stewart Lake Park pedestrian path project and authorizing a request for proposals for the old police station redevelopment. All votes were unanimous (9-0).

• Adopted Ordinance 2348-21 appropriating $300,000 for water/sewer main rehabilitation (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2349-21 adopting personnel policies (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2350-21 transferring Block 168, Lots 2 and 2.01 to Gloucester County Habitat for Humanity (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including rejecting bids for Stewart Lake Park pedestrian path and authorizing RFP for old police station redevelopment (9-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12 and May 26 meetings (8-0-1 and 6-0-3, respectively)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to introduce two ordinances and adopt several resolutions. The ordinances cover a $300,000 appropriation for water and sewer main rehabilitation and the adoption of updated personnel policies. Resolutions include accepting a body-worn camera grant, awarding a street resurfacing contract, issuing a duplicate tax sale certificate, and authorizing a municipal alliance agreement.

• Ordinance 2348-21: $300,000 from ARPA for water and sewer main rehabilitation
• Ordinance 2349-21: Adopting updated Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
• Resolution 21-138: Accept $81,520 state grant for body-worn cameras
• Resolution 21-139: Award $225,062.20 contract to Think Pavers, LLC for Hunter Street resurfacing
• Resolution 21-140: Issue duplicate tax sale certificates to GREYMORR, LLC for four properties

The Woodbury City Council approved two ordinances on first reading: Ordinance 2348-21 appropriating $300,000 for water and sewer main rehabilitation, and Ordinance 2349-21 adopting personnel policies. Both passed unanimously (9-0). The council also adopted the consent agenda (excluding Resolution 21-141, which was tabled), and set Trick-or-Treat hours and a curfew for Halloween.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2348-21, $300K water/sewer main rehab (9-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2349-21, personnel policies (9-0)
• Adopted consent agenda resolutions 21-138, 21-139, 21-140 (9-0)
• Tabled Resolution 21-141, Gloucester County Municipal Alliance agreement
• Set Trick-or-Treat hours 3-8 PM on Oct 31 (unanimous)
• Set 8 PM curfew on Oct 30 and Oct 31 (unanimous)
• Approved April 27 meeting minutes (8-0, 1 abstention)

Planning and Zoning

The Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board holds its regular monthly meeting, including public comment. The board will consider resolutions on a cannabis ordinance, property variances, and certificates of appropriateness for solar panels, siding, and painting.

• Resolution P/Z-18-2021: City of Woodbury Cannabis Ordinance
• P/Z-4-2021: Regional Properties, LLC bulk/use variance and site plan waiver at 427 Salem Avenue
• P/Z-7-2021: N. Gabriel use variances and site plan waiver at 64 Curtis Avenue
• Resolutions P/Z-16-2021 and P/Z-17-2021 for Regional Properties and 924 North Broad, LLC
• Certificates of appropriateness for solar panels at 21 Euclid Street, siding at 305 Delaware Street, painting at 510 Cooper Street

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a business meeting with second readings of five ordinances, including new regulations for massage businesses and a salary schedule for city officers and employees. The council will also consider resolutions on consent agenda items such as demolition contracts, water main repairs, and hiring a special law enforcement officer. Public comment is scheduled for agenda items and general public input.

• Ordinance 2343-21: new chapter licensing massage/bodywork businesses and therapists, with fees of $50 (establishment) and $200 (therapist)
• Ordinance 2344-21: sets salaries for city officers and employees, including Administrator $90,000-$135,000, Mayor $3,566.54 quarterly, and various hourly rates
• Ordinance 2345-21: amends sewer and water fees in Chapter 156 and 197
• Resolution 21-131: awards contract to Ricco Construction Corp. for demolition at 32, 38, 40 W. Barber Ave and 607 Green Street
• Resolution 21-134: hires a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II for the police department, nunc pro tunc

The Woodbury City Council adopted five ordinances covering massage businesses, salaries, sewers/water, stormwater control, and a disabled veteran tax exemption, all by 7-0 votes with one abstention. The council also amended and adopted Resolution 21-130 to declare the second Monday in October as both Indigenous Peoples and Christopher Columbus Day. A consent agenda with seven resolutions, including demolition, water main repairs, and contracts for interim city manager and executive search services, was approved 7-0 with one abstention.

• Adopted Ordinance 2343-21 regulating massage businesses (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 2344-21 setting salaries and compensation (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 2345-21 amending sewers and water chapters (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 2346-21 repealing and replacing stormwater control chapter (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Ordinance 2347-21 adding disabled veteran tax exemption (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended and adopted Resolution 21-130 declaring second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples and Christopher Columbus Day (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including demolition contract, change orders, and city manager/administrator contracts (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from April 14, July 14, and August 11 meetings (6-0, 2 abstentions, 1 absent)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to consider five ordinances and several resolutions. The ordinances would create a licensing regime for massage businesses, set city employee salaries for 2021, amend sewer and water fees, replace the stormwater control chapter, and add a tax exemption for totally disabled veterans and surviving spouses. The consent agenda includes resolutions on tax cancellations for disabled veterans, an affordable housing planner contract, support for a cannabis dispensary, and water/tax overpayment reimbursements.

• Ordinance 2343-21: New chapter requiring licenses for massage businesses and therapists, with fees of $50 (establishment) and $200 (therapist).
• Ordinance 2344-21: Sets 2021 salaries, e.g., Administrator $90,000-$135,000, CFO $117,748.05, Mayor $3,566.54 quarterly.
• Ordinance 2345-21: Amends sewer and water fees, e.g., single-family sewer annual charge $638.
• Resolution 21-126: Supports location and operation of a cannabis dispensary by BestBuds, LLC.
• Resolution 21-124/129: Cancels taxes for 100% disabled veterans at 98 N Columbia St and 232 Hunter St.

The Woodbury City Council adopted five ordinances on second reading, including new regulations for massage businesses, salary adjustments, sewer and water rate increases, stormwater control updates, and a tax exemption for totally disabled veterans. The council also approved a consent agenda with resolutions for tax cancellations, an affordable housing planner, and support for a cannabis dispensary. Additionally, they voted to go out to bid for the Stewart Lake Park pedestrian path, issue a request for proposals for a housing market study, and appoint Fran Harwell to fill the Ward 2 council vacancy.

• Adopted Ordinance 2343-21 regulating massage businesses (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2344-21 setting city officer and employee salaries (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2345-21 amending sewer and water rates (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2346-21 repealing and replacing stormwater control chapter (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2347-21 adding totally disabled veteran tax exemption (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including tax cancellations and cannabis dispensary support (6-0)
• Approved going out to bid for Stewart Lake Park pedestrian path (unanimous)
• Appointed Fran Harwell to fill Ward 2 council vacancy (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing and second reading to adopt an amended 2021 budget (Resolution 21-113) and the final 2021 budget (Resolution 21-122). The amendment increases anticipated surplus from $690,000 to $974,000 and adjusts appropriations, including a $250,000 transfer to cover a water/sewer utility deficit. The council will also authorize a closed session to discuss employment matters (Resolution 21-123).

• Public hearing on amended 2021 budget (Resolution 21-113)
• Adoption of 2021 budget (Resolution 21-122) with total appropriations of $14,712,897.06
• Increase in anticipated surplus from $690,000 to $974,000
• Transfer of $250,000 to cover water/sewer utility deficit
• Closed session authorized for employment relationship discussion (Resolution 21-123)

The council unanimously approved a resolution to amend the budget and adopted the 2021 budget, both by an 8-0 roll call vote with one member absent. It also authorized a closed session on employment matters, which was held after the public meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution 21-113 to amend the budget (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-122 adopting the 2021 budget (8-0)
• Authorized closed session on employment matters via Resolution 21-123 (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a business meeting on August 11, 2021, where the main item is the second reading of Ordinance 2342-21, which would amend the zoning code to permit certain classes of legal cannabis businesses in specific districts. The council will also consider a budget amendment, several consent agenda resolutions (including tax cancellations for disabled veterans and reimbursements), and authorize a closed session for litigation and negotiations. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Ordinance 2342-21: Amends zoning to allow cannabis retail, delivery, and other classes in certain districts, with restrictions (e.g., 1,000 ft from schools, frontage on Broad St, Salem Ave, etc.)
• Resolution 21-113: Amends the city budget
• Resolution 21-114: Approves boundary expansion for Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program
• Resolutions 21-115 and 21-116: Cancel taxes for 100% disabled veterans (Anthony L. Rivera at 232 Hunter St; Kurt Walzer at 98 N Columbia St)
• Resolution 21-121: Authorizes closed session for litigation, negotiations, and collective bargaining

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2342-21, amending the zoning code to permit certain classes of legal cannabis businesses in specified zoning districts. The council also approved a budget amendment resolution and a consent agenda that included expanding the Neighborhood Preservation Program boundaries, cancelling taxes for two disabled veterans, and other administrative items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 2342-21 permitting certain cannabis businesses in specified zoning districts (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-113 to amend the budget (9-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including boundary expansion for Neighborhood Preservation Program, tax cancellations for disabled veterans, and other resolutions (9-0)
• Authorized closed session for litigation, negotiations, and collective bargaining (9-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board is holding a special meeting to continue its consistency review of Ordinance 2342-21, which would amend the city's zoning code to permit certain cannabis businesses in specific districts. The board will also consider a resolution authorizing it to amend the Master Plan regarding cannabis. The meeting is procedural, with no final decisions expected; it includes public comment and adjournment.

• Continuation of consistency review of Ordinance 2342-21, which would allow cannabis retail, delivery, and other classes in C-1, C-2, C-3, and I districts with conditions
• Resolution 21-108 authorizing the Planning Board to amend the Master Plan regarding cannabis
• Proposed restrictions include 1,000-foot buffer from schools, bans on Broad Street between Carpenter and Hess, and on-site consumption/drive-through prohibitions
• Cannabis retail parking ratio of 5 spaces per 1,000 gross square feet
• Cannabis cultivation/production facilities limited to 20,000 sq ft, with 75-foot setbacks and 50% max building coverage

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding its regular business meeting on July 28, 2021, with a second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 2340-21, which amends the Human Rights Commission and anti-discrimination policy. The council will also vote on a consent agenda containing resolutions for a liquor license renewal, a water main project change order, a demolition project, and a tax cancellation for a disabled veteran.

• Ordinance 2340-21: Amends Chapter 30, Human Rights Commission and Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Resolution 21-109: Renews inactive alcoholic beverage license for SH Woodbury Liquor License, LLC
• Resolution 21-110: Approves change order for FY2020 Water Main Replacement, increasing contract to $459,767.75
• Resolution 21-111: Allocates $149,960 for demolition of 32, 38, 40 W. Barber Avenue and 607 Green Street
• Resolution 21-112: Cancels $2,506.01 in taxes for disabled veteran Kurt Walzer at 98 N Columbia St

Planning and Zoning

The Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider new business including a cannabis-related master plan amendment, site plan applications, and certificates of appropriateness. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Resolution 21-108 authorizing Planning Board to amend Master Plan regarding cannabis
• P/Z-4-2021 Regional Properties, LLC: Bulk Variance/Use Variance/Site Plan Waiver at 427 Salem Avenue
• P/Z-6-2021 924 North Broad, LLC: Major Preliminary Final Site Plan/Use & Bulk Variances/Waivers at 924 North Broad St
• Certificates of Appropriateness: Robert Langi (7 South Broad Street sign) and Safwat Nasr (75 Cooper Street roof/siding), both HPC approved 5-0
• P/Z-15-2021 City of Woodbury at 403 & 409 Deptford Avenue

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a first reading of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning code to permit certain classes of legal cannabis businesses in specific zoning districts. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing the Planning Board to amend the Master Plan regarding cannabis. Public comment will be heard on these agenda items.

• Ordinance 2342-21: Amends Chapter 202 (Zoning) to allow cannabis retail, delivery, and other classes in certain districts, with restrictions like 1,000-foot buffers from schools and frontage on specific streets (e.g., Broad Street, Salem Ave, Mantua Pk, North/South Evergreen Ave, South Barber St, Deptford Rd).
• Resolution 21-108: Authorizes the Planning Board to amend the Master Plan regarding cannabis, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28.
• Cannabis retail and delivery are proposed as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, and industrial districts, with parking and site plan requirements.
• Class 1-4 cannabis establishments (cultivator, manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor) are proposed as conditional uses in industrial districts, subject to size, setback, and operational restrictions.

The City Council voted 8-0 to amend Ordinance 2342-21, removing the restriction that prohibited cannabis retail establishments on Broad Street north of Carpenter Street and south of Hess Avenue, and then introduced the amended ordinance. The council also adopted Resolution 21-108 authorizing the Planning Board to amend the Master Plan regarding cannabis. The second reading of the ordinance is tentatively scheduled for August 11, 2021.

• Amended Ordinance 2342-21 to remove Broad Street retail cannabis restriction (8-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2342-21 as amended (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-108 authorizing Planning Board to amend Master Plan regarding cannabis (8-0)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to consider two ordinances: one to prohibit all cannabis businesses within city limits (with an exception for delivery services), and another to amend the Human Rights Commission's structure and anti-discrimination policy. The council will also vote on resolutions including a $50,000 grant application for storm sewer improvements and emergency appropriations.

• Ordinance 2341-21: Prohibits all classes of cannabis businesses in Woodbury, except delivery services
• Ordinance 2340-21: Amends Human Rights Commission membership and duties, deletes anti-discrimination policy sections
• Resolution 21-104: Approves $50,000 CDBG grant application for storm sewer improvements on South Barber Avenue, Carpenter Street, Railroad Avenue, and Nelson Avenue
• Resolution 21-105: Adopts emergency temporary appropriations for 2021
• Resolution 21-106: Renews membership in Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland Counties Municipal Joint Insurance Fund

The Woodbury City Council tabled Ordinance No. 2341-21 regarding cannabis after receiving new information from the cannabis commission, and scheduled an emergency meeting for July 21, 2021 to decide on opting in or out. The council also approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 2340-21 amending the Human Rights Commission, adopted the consent agenda, and authorized several RFPs and a rescheduled event.

• Tabled Ordinance No. 2341-21 (cannabis) (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2340-21 (Human Rights Commission) (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including CDBG grant application, emergency appropriations, and insurance fund renewal (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-107 appointing Kenneth Young as full-time police officer (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for Affordable Housing Planner (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for environmental law firm for well contamination (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling Lot 323 event to July 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled emergency meeting for July 21, 2021 on cannabis decision

Planning and Zoning

The Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will consider certificates of appropriateness for property changes, including emergency railing repairs, a fence/deck/garage door project, and solar panels. The board will also discuss a minor subdivision application for two Deptford Avenue properties and a possible return to in-person meetings. One application for a bulk/use variance at 427 Salem Avenue will be continued to the July 22 meeting.

• Certificates of appropriateness: 1,3,5,7 S. Broad St (emergency railing repairs), 634 Delaware St (fence, deck, garage doors), 7 N. Childs St (solar panels)
• P/Z-4-2021 Regional Properties, LLC: bulk/use variance and site plan waiver for 427 Salem Ave (continued to July 22)
• P/Z-5-2021 City of Woodbury: minor subdivision for 409 & 403 Deptford Ave
• Discussion and possible motion on returning to in-person meetings
• Resolutions for the three certificates of appropriateness

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a virtual business meeting on June 23, 2021, with a public hearing on the 2021 introduced municipal budget and a presentation on it. The council will also consider a consent agenda of resolutions, including tax refunds, auctioning surplus fire equipment, renewing liquor licenses, and authorizing estimated tax bills due to the late budget adoption. The meeting includes proclamations for student achievements and an Eagle Scout project presentation.

• Public hearing on 2021 introduced municipal budget (presented by Bowman & Company)
• Resolution 21-102: Authorizes estimated tax bills for 2021 third installment, total levy $28,691,681.99
• Resolution 21-98: Authorizes online auction of surplus fire equipment via GovDeals.com (1980 Ford/Pierce pumper, radios, boat, trailer)
• Resolutions 21-99, 21-100, 21-101: Renewal of alcoholic beverage licenses for Colonial Woodbury LLC, CB Woodbury LLC, and PB Woodbury Liquor License LLC
• Resolutions 21-96 and 21-97: Tax refunds of $1,127.10 (348 Logan St) and $1,662.87 (160 Laurel St)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to consider two bond ordinances totaling over $4 million for water and sewer improvements and capital equipment, introduce the 2022 annual budget, and act on a consent agenda covering tax bills, police agreements, and liquor license renewals. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda items and general business.

• Ordinance 2387-23: $1,005,000 bond for water and sewer utility improvements, including water main rehabilitation, well upgrades, and lift station work.
• Ordinance 2388-23: $2,968,600 bond for capital equipment, with $1,605,500 in bonds and $1,278,600 in grants from NJDOT, Green Acres, and CDBG.
• Resolution 23-113: Introduction of the 2022 annual budget.
• Resolution 23-118: Sale of a 2007 Dodge Durango to the Borough of Woodbury Heights.
• Resolution 23-120: Authorizing bids for the FY2023 Water Treatment Plant Improvements project.

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding its third public discussion on whether to opt in or out of allowing cannabis establishments, with a decision required by August 21, 2021. The council is also voting on a consent agenda that includes a fireworks display contract, grant applications for street resurfacing and neighborhood preservation, liquor license renewals and a transfer, and a lease addendum.

• Public discussion on opting in or out of cannabis establishments; deadline August 21, 2021
• Resolution 21-88: Authorizes $11,500 fireworks display contract with Pyrotecnico for July 3, 2021
• Resolution 21-89: Approves NJDOT grant application for West Centre Street resurfacing (est. $339,614.82)
• Resolution 21-90: Approves NJDCA grant application for Year 2 Neighborhood Preservation Program ($125,000)
• Resolutions 21-91, 21-94, 21-95: Renew liquor licenses for AS Boyal LLC, BJL Blue Point Inc., BKK LLC; Resolution 21-92: Transfer liquor license from PB Woodbury to SH Woodbury

The Woodbury City Council approved the consent agenda (Resolution 21-88 through 21-95) by an 8-0 roll call vote, which included a fireworks permit, grant applications for street resurfacing and neighborhood preservation, liquor license renewals and a transfer, and a lease addendum. The council also held a public discussion on whether to opt in or out of cannabis commerce, but no decision was made. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda with 8 resolutions (8-0)
• Approved fireworks permit and contract for July 4th display (Resolution 21-88)
• Approved grant application for West Centre Street resurfacing (Resolution 21-89)
• Approved grant application for Neighborhood Preservation Program (Resolution 21-90)
• Approved liquor license renewal for AS Boyal LLC (Resolution 21-91)
• Approved liquor license transfer from PB Woodbury to SH Woodbury (Resolution 21-92)
• Approved lease addendum with Woodbury Old-City Restoration Committee (Resolution 21-93)
• Approved liquor license renewals for BJL Blue Point and BKK LLC (Resolutions 21-94, 21-95)

Planning and Zoning

The Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. They will consider a certificate of appropriateness for solar panels at 307 Cooper Street, and continue a variance application for 427 Salem Avenue to the next meeting. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 307 Cooper Street (Solar Panels)
• New Business: P/Z-4-2021 Regional Properties, LLC (Bulk Variance/Use Variance/Site Plan Waiver) at 427 Salem Avenue
• Resolution: HPC-1-2021 307 Cooper Street (Solar Panels)
• Approval of Minutes from March 25, 2016 and April 22, 2021

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding its second public discussion on whether to opt in or out of allowing cannabis businesses, with a decision required by August 21, 2021. The council will also introduce the 2021 municipal budget, which includes a total general appropriation of $14,428,897.06 and anticipates $4,990,000 in water/sewer utility rents using a three-year average due to COVID-19 revenue impacts.

• Public discussion on opting in or out of cannabis businesses (second of three sessions)
• Resolution 21-86: Anticipate miscellaneous revenues using three-year average (e.g., water/sewer utility rents $4,990,000)
• Resolution 21-87: Introduce 2021 annual budget with $14,428,897.06 in general appropriations
• Budget includes $9,489,608.19 to be raised by local tax for municipal purposes
• Public hearing on budget scheduled for June 23, 2021

The City Council introduced the 2021 annual budget, which includes a proposed tax increase of $1.95 per $100 of assessed value. The council also adopted a resolution to anticipate miscellaneous revenues using a three-year average. Public discussion on opting in or out of cannabis commerce was held, but no decision was made.

• Adopted Resolution 21-86 to anticipate miscellaneous revenues in 2021 budget (6-0)
• Introduced Resolution 21-87, the 2021 annual budget with proposed tax increase of $1.95 per $100 assessed value (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10 and March 24 meetings (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a business meeting with second readings of two ordinances: one adding vacant property maintenance rules to the property maintenance code, and another adopting new commercial building standards. The council will also vote on consent agenda resolutions, including renewing an inactive liquor license and appointing the mayor as acting fire administrator. A public discussion on opting in or out of cannabis regulation is scheduled.

• Ordinance 2338-21: Adds 'Maintenance of Vacant Property' article to Chapter 144, requiring rental units be re-occupied within 4 months and imposing fines up to $500 per day for violations.
• Ordinance 2339-21: Adopts new 'Commercial Building Standards' chapter, requiring an approval of occupancy form before conveying title to commercial property.
• Resolution 21-84: Authorizes renewal of an inactive alcoholic beverage license for PB Woodbury Liquor License, LLC.
• Resolution 21-85: Appoints Mayor Peg Sickel as acting fire administrator nunc pro tunc.
• Public discussion on opting in or out of cannabis, with a deadline of August 21, 2021, to decide whether to prohibit or limit cannabis establishments.

The Woodbury City Council adopted two ordinances: one adding a new article on maintenance of vacant properties (Ordinance 2338-21) and another adopting a new chapter on commercial building standards (Ordinance 2339-21), both by a 9-0 roll call vote. The council also approved a consent agenda that included renewing an inactive alcoholic beverage license and appointing Mayor Peg Sickel as Acting Fire Administrator nunc pro tunc. Public discussion was held on cannabis commerce, but no decision was made on that topic.

• Adopted Ordinance 2338-21 on vacant property maintenance (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2339-21 on commercial building standards (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-84 (alcohol license renewal) and Resolution 21-85 (Mayor as Acting Fire Administrator) (9-0)
• Approved minutes of February 10 and 24 meetings (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a virtual business meeting on April 27, 2021, with first and second readings of three ordinances. The most significant is a new Rental Housing chapter that would require annual registration and inspections for rental properties, with fees and penalties. The council will also consider resolutions on the Woodbury Heart & Soul Program, a lease extension, a sewer lining project, and other administrative items.

• Ordinance 2337-21: New 'Rental Housing' chapter requiring annual registration ($100/unit), inspections, and penalties for noncompliance
• Ordinance 2338-21: Amends property maintenance code to add 'Maintenance of Vacant Property' article
• Ordinance 2339-21: Adopts new 'Commercial Building Standards' chapter
• Resolution 21-79: Authorizes notice to bidders for Wood Street sewer lining project
• Resolution 21-83: Reimburses tax payment for Block 31.02 Lot 16, 98 N Columbia St.

The Woodbury City Council adopted three ordinances: a new Rental Housing chapter, an amendment to Property Maintenance adding a Vacant Property Maintenance article, and a new Commercial Building Standards chapter. All three passed 8-0 with one absence. The council also approved a resolution supporting the Woodbury Heart & Soul Program and adopted the consent agenda, which included lease extensions, a sewer lining project authorization, audit certifications, and other administrative items.

• Adopted Ordinance 2337-21 creating a Rental Housing chapter (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2338-21 adding Vacant Property Maintenance article to Chapter 144 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Ordinance 2339-21 creating a Commercial Building Standards chapter (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 21-69 supporting the Woodbury Heart & Soul Program (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted the consent agenda including Resolutions 21-78 through 21-83 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved bills and voucher lists (7-1, Councilwoman Parker opposed)

Planning and Zoning

The Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, where it will hear an announcement about a future application for 427 Salem Avenue and consider resolutions for two applications. The board is also scheduled to memorialize its approval of PSE&G's major site plan for upgrades to the electric substation at 49 East Red Bank Avenue, which includes bulk variances and design waivers.

• Approval of PSE&G major site plan for substation upgrades at 49 E. Red Bank Ave. (Block 122, Lot 11)
• Bulk variance for 3-foot side yard setback (code requires 0 feet) for decorative wall panels
• Bulk variance for 29.7-foot rear setback (code requires 50 feet) for new switchgear foundation
• Waivers for point-by-point lighting analysis and light visibility due to grade change
• New business: P/Z-4-2021 Regional Properties, LLC (bulk/use variance, site plan waiver) at 427 Salem Ave. to be heard May 27, 2021

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a virtual business meeting on April 14, 2021. The main item is a second reading of a new ordinance creating a rental housing registration and inspection program. The council will also consider several resolutions, including a contract for a telecom audit and the sale of public property online.

• Ordinance 2337-21: New 'Rental Housing' chapter requiring annual registration ($100/unit) and inspections
• Ordinance 2335-21: Amends traffic code to add 'Fire Lanes' section
• Ordinance 2336-21: Repeals and replaces stormwater control chapter
• Resolution 21-72: Contract with Spyglass Group, Inc. for telecom audit, not to exceed $17,500
• Resolution 21-73: Cancels taxes for 100% disabled veteran Kurt Walz at 98 N Columbia St

The City Council adopted three ordinances: a new Rental Housing chapter, a Fire Lanes amendment to the traffic code, and a repeal/replacement of the Stormwater Control chapter, all by 9-0 votes. A resolution supporting the Woodbury Heart & Soul Program was tabled for further review. The council also accepted the city administrator's resignation and appointed temporary co-acting administrators.

• Adopted Ordinance 2337-21 creating new Rental Housing chapter (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2335-21 adding Fire Lanes section to traffic code (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2336-21 repealing/replacing Stormwater Control chapter (9-0)
• Tabled Resolution 21-69 supporting Heart & Soul Program for further review
• Adopted Consent Agenda including 8 resolutions (9-0)
• Accepted resignation of City Administrator Franklin Brown
• Appointed John Leech and Robert Law as temporary Co-Acting Administrators
• Moved April 28 council meeting to April 27 to avoid school board conflict

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting virtually to consider a first reading of Ordinance 2336-21, which would repeal and replace the city's stormwater control code to align with updated NJDEP rules. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes authorizing the city engineer to solicit bids for the FY2020 NJDOT Municipal Aid Project on Hunter Street, adopting emergency temporary appropriations for 2021, and hiring a records clerk for the police department. A special presentation from the Glassboro-Camden Line project team is scheduled.

• Ordinance 2336-21: Repeal and replace Chapter 165 (Stormwater Control) to comply with NJDEP amended rules
• Resolution 21-66: Authorize city engineer to issue notice to bidders for FY2020 NJDOT Municipal Aid Project – Hunter Street
• Resolution 21-67: Adopt emergency temporary appropriations for 2021
• Resolution 21-69: Hire a records clerk for the Woodbury City Police Department, nunc pro tunc
• Special presentation by Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) project team

The Woodbury City Council held a virtual meeting on March 24, 2021, and approved several items. They gave first reading to Ordinance 2336-21, which repeals and replaces the city's stormwater control chapter, with adoption to follow after a second reading. The council also adopted the consent agenda, which included resolutions authorizing the city engineer to issue notices to bidders for the FY2020 NJDOT Municipal Aid Project on Hunter Street, adopting emergency temporary appropriations for 2021, and hiring a records clerk for the police department. Additionally, the council approved the list of bills and vouchers. The meeting included a special presentation on the Gloucester Camden Line (GCL) Project, followed by public comments, but no formal action was taken on the project.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2336-21 to repeal and replace Chapter 165 (Stormwater Control), with adoption after second reading.
• Adopted Resolution 21-66 authorizing the city engineer to issue notice to bidders for the FY2020 NJDOT Municipal Aid Project – Hunter Street.
• Adopted Resolution 21-67 adopting emergency temporary appropriations for 2021.
• Adopted Resolution 21-68 hiring a records clerk for the Woodbury City Police Department, nunc pro tunc.
• Approved the list of bills and vouchers.

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance adding fire lane regulations to the city code, and to vote on several resolutions related to road resurfacing projects, including change orders and a new contract award. The meeting includes public comment periods for agenda items and general public input.

• Ordinance 2335-21: Adds a 'Fire Lanes' section to Chapter 190 (Vehicles and Traffic), designating fire lanes, prohibiting parking/obstruction, and setting fines between $100 and $500.
• Resolution 21-63: Authorizes Change Order 1 for the FY2019 NJDOT Municipal Aid Project (Railroad Avenue resurfacing), decreasing the contract from $182,899.60 to $164,660.30.
• Resolution 21-64: Authorizes Change Order 2 for the FY2019 Local Roads Improvement Project (Railroad Avenue), decreasing the contract from $220,800.00 to $207,942.19.
• Resolution 21-65: Awards a $246,200.00 contract to Arawak Paving Co., Inc. for FY2020 Local Roads Resurfacing and Safety Improvements to various roads.

The Woodbury City Council held its regular business meeting on March 10, 2021, and took several actions. The council approved Ordinance 2334-21 on first reading to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, with a unanimous 7-0 vote. The consent agenda was adopted, which included canceling water/sewer balances, adopting the South Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program policy for façade renovation grants, and supporting an interchange at Exit 3 on Route 42. The council also approved a junior firefighter application for Katrina Caltiabiano, contingent on proper vetting.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2334-21 to exceed municipal budget limits and establish a cap bank (7-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including water/sewer balance cancellation, façade renovation grant policy, and Route 42 interchange support (7-0)
• Approved junior firefighter application for Katrina Caltiabiano, contingent on vetting (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills and vouchers (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning

The Woodbury Planning/Zoning Board's regular monthly meeting will consider new business including a use variance and site plan for Camden Cleaning Center at 537 South Evergreen Avenue, and will vote on resolutions for a Chase Bank site plan at 664 Mantua Avenue, a subdivision at 458 Harding Street, and a conditional use for RJC Auto Sales at 1002 N Evergreen Avenue. The board will also swear in a new member and approve prior meeting minutes.

• P/Z-2-2021: Camden Cleaning Center, Inc. use variance/site plan at 537 South Evergreen Avenue
• P/Z-8-2021: 2021 S Evergreen Woodbury, LLC site plan/bulk variance for Chase Bank at 664 Mantua Avenue
• P/Z-9-2021: Estate of Owen F. Steward, Jr. minor subdivision at 458 Harding Street
• P/Z-10-2021: RJC Auto Sales conditional use/minor site plan at 1002 N Evergreen Avenue
• Swearing in of new member Johanna Coyner

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a virtual business meeting on February 24, 2021. They will consider an ordinance to exceed the state-mandated budget appropriation limit by up to 3.5% for CY 2021, which would allow an additional $383,411.81 in appropriations. They will also vote on awarding a $442,501.75 contract for the FY 2020 water main replacement and approve a boundary expansion for the South Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program.

• Ordinance 2334-21 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, increasing CY 2021 budget by up to 3.5% ($383,411.81)
• Resolution 61-21 awarding contract to P&A Construction, Inc. for FY 2020 Water Main Replacement in the amount of $442,501.75
• Resolution 62-21 approving boundary expansion for the South Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program, as approved by NJDCA on February 8, 2021
• Proclamation honoring Lt. William Palese
• Consent agenda includes resolutions 61-21 and 62-21

The Woodbury City Council voted 8-0 to adopt Ordinance 2334-21, which allows the city to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank. The council also approved a consent agenda including resolutions to cancel city-owned water/sewer balances, adopt a facade renovation grant policy, and support an interchange at Exit 3 on Route 42. All votes were 8-0 with one abstention on the Route 42 resolution.

• Adopted Ordinance 2334-21 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (8-0).
• Approved Resolution 21-58 to cancel balances on city-owned water/sewer accounts.
• Approved Resolution 21-59 adopting the South Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program policy for facade renovation grants.
• Approved Resolution 21-60 supporting an interchange at Exit 3 for direct access onto Route 42 (8-0, with Councilman Fleming abstaining).
• Approved the listed bills and vouchers by unanimous voice vote.

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is meeting virtually to consider an ordinance that would allow the city to exceed its municipal budget appropriation limit by up to 3.5% for 2021, establishing a cap bank. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including canceling water/sewer balances on a city-owned property, adopting guidelines for a facade renovation grant program, and expressing support for a new interchange at Exit 3 on Route 42.

• Ordinance 2334-21 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits by 3.5% ($383,411.81) and establish a cap bank
• Resolution 58-21 to cancel water/sewer balances totaling $222.21 on city-owned property at 32 W Barber Ave
• Resolution 59-21 adopting policy guidelines for South Woodbury facade renovation grants for owner-occupied homes
• Resolution 60-21 supporting an interchange at Exit 3 for direct access onto Route 42 in Runnemede and Bellmawr

The Woodbury City Council adopted Ordinance 2334-21 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, passing 8-0 with one absent. The council also approved a consent agenda awarding a water main replacement contract to P&A Construction, Inc. and approving a boundary expansion for the Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a proclamation honoring retiring Lt. William Palese and various reports.

• Adopted Ordinance 2334-21 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 21-61 awarding FY 2020 water main replacement contract to P&A Construction, Inc. (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 21-62 approving boundary expansion for Woodbury Neighborhood Preservation Program (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved bills and vouchers (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Woodbury City Council is holding a virtual business meeting with a consent agenda of five resolutions. These include transferring $10,000 in the budget, entering a shared services agreement for fire code enforcement, appointing a real estate agent to sell two properties, extending a lease for the Old Train Station, and authorizing a subordination agreement for a home improvement loan. The meeting also includes public comment periods and reports from committees and officials.

• Appoint Brian Ziegenfuss as real estate agent to sell 39 Stuart Street and 71 Curtis Avenue
• Transfer $10,000 from Employee Group Health insurance to Solid Waste Collection - Other Expenses
• Shared services agreement with Woodbury Heights for fire code administration and enforcement
• Extend lease with Woodbury Old City Restoration Committee for 90 days for the Old Train Station
• Subordination agreement for $19,979 RCA loan on 433 Hesters Avenue

The Woodbury City Council held a virtual meeting on January 27, 2021, and adopted the consent agenda (Resolutions 21-53 through 21-57) by a 9-0 roll call vote. These resolutions covered budget transfers, a shared services agreement with Woodbury Heights for fire code enforcement, appointment of a real estate agency for property sales, a lease extension with the Old City Restoration Committee, and a subordination agreement for a property at 433 Hesters Avenue. The council also accepted the retirement letter of Kathy Forsman with regret. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and public comments.

• Adopted consent agenda including Resolutions 21-53 to 21-57 (9-0)
• Accepted retirement letter of Kathy Forsman with regret (unanimous)
• Approved list of bills and vouchers (motion made, no separate vote recorded)