Bellmawr public meetings in 2024

Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several ordinances, including a bond for an electronic message board and a property title transfer for the Bellmawr Waterfront Redevelopment. The body will also review resolutions for water treatment plant improvements and various infrastructure payments.

• Bond Ordinance #10:16-24 for an electronic message board appropriating $22,050.00
• Ordinance #11:17-24 regarding real property fee title for the Bellmawr Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement
• Payment of $94,207.51 to Booth Mechanical Inc. for water main replacement on Princeton Avenue, Meyner Drive, and Thomas Avenue
• Grant applications for FY 2025 Local Recreation Improvement (Kennedy Boulevard Playground) and Local Freight Impact Fund (Harding Avenue & Benigno Boulevard)
• Ordinance #10:14-24 to amend and supplement certain Borough fees

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is meeting in caucus to discuss routine department reports and an ordinance that would further amend a prior bond ordinance. The agenda also includes a resolution to enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Ordinance #12:18-24 to further amend Bond ordinance 04:06-23
• Resolution #12:01-24C for executive session on personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters
• Approval of caucus meeting minutes from November 7, 2024

Land Use Board

The Bellmawr Joint Land Use Board will review three variance cases, including a contested application to allow commercial and residential uses on a single site at 90-94 E. Browning Road. Other items include a site plan for a previously approved variance at 1128 W. Browning Road and a driveway variance for 513 Chester Ave. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm on December 2, 2024.

• Case 2024-17: Use variance to permit three principal uses (commercial retail, single-family residence, and a proposed 2-unit duplex) on contiguous lots at 90, 92, and 94 E. Browning Road, including multiple lot size and impervious coverage variances.
• Case 2024-18: Site plan review for a previously approved use variance at 1128 W. Browning Road (Block 6, Lot 31), applicant Steven Galasso.
• Case 2024-21: Variance request for a second driveway for a work vehicle at 513 Chester Ave. (Block 124, Lot 10).

Borough Council

Bellmawr Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with first reading of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance and conveyance of property under the Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement. The council will vote on resolutions including a $344,042.21 payment for road reconstruction on Devenney Drive, Union Avenue, and Warren Avenue, shared service agreements with neighboring municipalities, and a $4,388,823.45 bill list. Public comment will be heard.

• Ordinance #11:17-24 authorizing fee title acceptance and conveyance under the Bellmawr Waterfront Redevelopment Agreement
• Resolution #11:188-24 authorizing $344,042.21 payment to American Asphalt Company for FY2023 NJDOT road reconstruction on Devenney Drive Phase II, Union Avenue & Warren Avenue
• Resolution #11:199-24 designating Block 141, Lots 15 and 1.01 as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment
• Resolution #11:198-24 authorizing application to issue Redevelopment Area Bonds
• Resolution #11:201-24 approving November bill list for $4,388,823.45

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to receive reports from the engineer, public works, and emergency management. The body is scheduled to consider a resolution regarding a 2024 budget appropriation transfer.

• Resolution #11:187-24: 2024 Budget Appropriation transfer

Land Use Board

The Bellmawr Land Use Board will hear two new cases. The main item is a use variance request for 90-94 E. Browning Road to permit three principal uses on one site: commercial retail, a single-family residence, and a proposed duplex. The board also has a resolution adoption for a previous use variance at 1128 W. Browning Road.

• Case 2024-17: Use variance for 90 E. Browning Road to allow three principal uses (commercial, single-family, duplex) plus lot size and impervious coverage variances
• Case 2024-18: Resolution adoption for use variance and site plan at 1128 W. Browning Road by Steven Galasso
• Public hearing on the mixed-use proposal at 90-94 E. Browning Road

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council will hold a public meeting to introduce six new ordinances, including changes to fire department titles, salary budget, and vehicle/traffic code, and adopt a previously introduced ordinance regulating backyard hens. The council will also vote on resolutions authorizing payments for infrastructure projects, such as $187,499 for water treatment plant electrical upgrades, and a $22,050 bond ordinance for an electronic message board. Several shared service agreements for equipment and manpower with neighboring municipalities are on the agenda.

• Bond ordinance authorizing $22,050 for an electronic message board (up to $20,947 in bonds)
• Second reading/adoption of ordinance establishing backyard hen regulations
• Payment of $187,499 to Scalfo Electric for Warren Avenue Water Treatment Plant electrical upgrades
• Contract award to Booth Mechanical for FY2024 Water Main Replacement Program on Princeton, Meyner, and Thomas avenues
• Shared service agreements with Haddon Heights, Mt. Ephraim Board of Education, and Woodlynne for equipment and manpower

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to receive reports from the engineer, solicitor, and department heads. The body is scheduled to award a contract for the FY 2024 Water Main Replacement Program.

• Contract award to Booth Mechanical Inc. for water main replacement on Princeton Avenue, Meyner Drive, and Thomas Avenue

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council will hold a caucus meeting on October 8, 2024, to discuss department reports, hear from the engineer and solicitor, and consider awarding a contract for the FY 2024 Water Main Replacement Program on Princeton Avenue, Meyner Drive, and Thomas Avenue to Booth Mechanical Inc. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters.

• Resolution #10:169-24 to award the FY 2024 Water Main Replacement Program contract to Booth Mechanical Inc. for work on Princeton Avenue, Meyner Drive, and Thomas Avenue
• Executive session under Resolution #10:01-24C for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
• Reports from Public Works Director, Emergency Management, Engineer, and Solicitor

Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will consider a resolution to approve a minor site plan for Speed Gas Bellmawr LLC to convert a garage into a convenience store at 132 N. Black Horse Pike. The board will also discuss a proposed change request from Big Timber Junction, LLC for the Bellmawr Waterfront Development, seeking relief to allow a building permit for a structure not fronting on a fully completed public road.

• Resolution to adopt minor site plan for Speed Gas Bellmawr LLC at 132 N. Black Horse Pike to convert garage area into a convenience store
• Case# 2023-13 Big Timber Junction, LLC / Bellmawr Waterfront Development, LLC request to change prior resolution
• Applicant seeks relief under N.J.S.A. 40:55d-35 and 36 for building permit for structure not fronting on completed public road
• Roadway plans and inspections subject to approval by Bellmawr Council and Bellmawr Redevelopment Agency

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to regulate backyard hens and vote on multiple resolutions, including a police vehicle purchase, tax refunds, a change order for electrical upgrades, a shared snow removal agreement with Camden County, appointments of EMTs and construction officials, a liquor license renewal, and the approval of $3.1 million in bills. A public hearing will be held during the public portion.

• First reading of Ordinance #09:11-24 establishing and regulating backyard hens
• Resolution #09:154-24 awarding contract for police vehicle purchase via state contract
• Resolution #09:156-24 approving Change Order No.3 for Warren Avenue Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrades
• Resolution #09:158-24 authorizing shared snow removal service with Camden County
• Resolution #09:167-24 approving September bill list for $3,100,387.75

Borough Council

This is a caucus meeting of the Bellmawr Borough Council. The main action is a resolution to enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, reports from the engineer, departments, solicitor, and committees, and a public portion.

• Resolution #08:01-24C to enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters

Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will vote on four resolutions for previously approved cases. The board will also hear two new cases regarding a residential subdivision and a commercial conversion.

• Case# 2024-16: Subdivision of 124 Grafton Ave to create one new lot for a single-family dwelling
• Case# 2024-12: Proposal to convert a garage area into a convenience store at 132 N. Black Horse Pike
• Case# 2024-10: Resolution for Little VIP’s Inc. to renovate 318 & 330 E. Browning for day care use
• Case# 2024-07: Resolution for Acciavatti Properties, LLC for a residential unit and makeup studio at 432 Creek Rd
• Case# 2024-14: Resolution for a 6,545 ft addition and site improvements at 47 W. Browning Rd

The Land Use Board approved four resolutions, including a site plan for Little VIP's Inc. to renovate a building for day care use, a use variance for Acciavatti Properties to add residential and commercial units, and a use variance and site plan for Barton Property's addition. A subdivision request by CVI Properties was adjourned to October 7, 2024. A minor site plan for Speed Gas Bellmawr LLC to convert a garage into a convenience store was also approved.

• Approved site plan for Little VIP's Inc. day care expansion (8-0)
• Approved use variance for Acciavatti Properties residential/commercial units (7-0)
• Approved use variance for Barton Property addition (7-0)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for Barton Property (8-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Speed Gas Bellmawr convenience store (8-0)
• Adjourned CVI Properties subdivision to 10/07/2024

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council will hold a public meeting with second reading votes on three ordinances: one amending water rates and fire protection fees, and two authorizing long-term tax exemptions for redevelopment projects by BTJ Urban Renewal. The council will also consider resolutions approving a $218,912.54 payment for Forest Drive improvements, a $71,449.24 payment for Warren Avenue water plant electrical upgrades, appointments to the police and fire departments, shared service agreements with Hi-Nella and Gloucester City, and a $7.5 million bill list. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Ordinance #06:09-24 amending Chapter 95 (Water Rates and Fire Protection)
• Ordinance #06:10-24 authorizing tax exemption for BTJ Phase I Urban Renewal (Block 79.01, Lot 9.01)
• Ordinance #06:11-24 authorizing tax exemption for BTJ Phase III Urban Renewal (Block 78, Lot 2)
• Resolution #08:137-24: $218,912.54 payment to Think Pavers Hardscaping for Forest Drive CDBG project
• Resolution #08:149-24: August bill list for $7,503,402.41

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is holding a caucus meeting with routine reports from the engineer, departments, and committees. The only action item is a resolution to enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters.

• Resolution #08:01-24C: Enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney client privilege matters

Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will vote on a resolution adopting three cases: a use variance for a day care expansion at 318 & 330 E. Browning Road, a use variance for a garage and makeup studio at 432 Creek Road, and a use variance and bulk variance for a carpet store addition at 47 W. Browning Road. One case (Galasso at 1128 W. Browning) involves converting commercial units to residential with a parking variance. All items are new business with public comment opportunity before the vote.

• Case 2024-08: Galasso – 1128 W. Browning Road – Use variance to convert commercial units to residential and parking variance
• Case 2024-10: Little VIP's Inc. – 318 & 330 E. Browning Road – Use and bulk variances to expand day care facility by one classroom and add a wheelchair ramp
• Case 2024-07: Acciavatti Properties – 432 Creek Road – Use variance and site plan waiver for a garage residential unit and a permanent makeup studio in the existing building
• Case 2024-Barton Carpets: 47 W. Browning Road – Use variance, bulk variance, and site plan for a 6,545-square-foot addition with driveway and parking improvements

Borough Council

At this special meeting, the Bellmawr Borough Council is considering a resolution to approve submission of a grant application and execute a contract with the New Jersey Department of Transportation for improvements to Spruce Avenue. The agenda includes only this one substantive item alongside standard procedural matters.

• Resolution #07:133-24 to submit a grant application and execute a contract with NJDOT for Spruce Avenue improvements

Land Use Board

There is no Joint Land Use Board meeting scheduled for July 2024. The board is scheduled to resume meetings on August 05, 2024.

Borough Council

The Council will consider bond ordinances for capital equipment and water main replacements. They will also review tax exemption applications for two redevelopment projects. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on police service fees and various business license renewals.

• Bond ordinance for $3,158,225 in capital equipment and improvements
• Bond ordinance for $1,200,000 to replace various water mains
• Tax exemption applications for BTJ Phase I and Phase III redevelopment projects
• Payment of $39,445.00 to Scalfo Electric, Inc. for water plant upgrades
• Support for Vencanna Ventures Inc. cannabis retail facility application

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council will hold a caucus meeting to review department updates and engineer reports. The agenda includes a presentation to the Lady Owls softball champions and an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters.

• Approval of May 14, 2024, caucus meeting minutes
• Engineer's report from Bach Associates
• Department reports from Public Works and Emergency Management
• Presentation to Bell Oaks Softball Champions 'Lady Owls'
• Executive session regarding personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters

Land Use Board

The Bellmawr Joint Land Use Board will hold a public meeting to consider two use variance applications and adopt a resolution for a covered front porch. The board will also take public comments and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Adopt resolution for Case# 2024-09, 337 Roberts Ave, covered front porch
• Case# 2024-08: Steven Galasso, 1128 W. Browning, use variance to convert two commercial units to residential
• Case# 2024-07: Acciavatti Properties, LLC, 432 Creek Rd, use variance and site plan for a deli and two residential units

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is meeting to adopt the 2024 municipal budget and act on a series of resolutions and ordinances. Key items include awarding a two-year asphalt materials contract, approving a $251,871.60 contract for Forest Drive improvements, and introducing two bond ordinances for capital equipment and water main replacements. The agenda also includes several routine items such as refunds, appointments, and bill approvals.

• Adoption of 2024 Municipal Budget (Resolution #05:111-24)
• Award of $318,000 asphalt materials contract to Walter R Earle-Runnemede (Resolution #05:105-24)
• Award of $251,871.60 contract to Think Hardscaping, LLC for Forest Drive improvements (Resolution #05:107-24)
• Introduction of bond ordinance for $3,158,225 in capital equipment and improvements (Ordinance 05:07-24)
• Introduction of bond ordinance for $1,200,000 water main replacements (Ordinance 05:08-24)

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is holding its May 14, 2024 caucus meeting, which includes approval of prior minutes, reports from the engineer, department heads, and committees, and a public comment period. The only substantive action listed is a resolution to enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters. No other decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of caucus meeting minutes from April 9, 2024
• Engineer's report from Bach Associates
• Department reports from Public Works and Emergency Management
• Resolution #05:01-24C: executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters

Land Use Board

The Bellmawr Joint Land Use Board is meeting to consider two variance applications. The board will decide on a use variance for a property on W. Browning and a bulk variance for a covered porch on Roberts Ave. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Case 2024-08: Use variance for 1128 W. Browning to convert two commercial units to residential
• Case 2024-09: Bulk 'C' variance for a covered front porch at 337 Roberts Ave.
• Public portion for resident comments

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council will hear the 2024 Municipal Budget presentation and vote on its adoption, along with the 2024 salary ordinance. The agenda also includes several resolutions, such as a $58,800 payment for electrical upgrades at the Warren Avenue Water Treatment Plant and a $5.3 million April bill list.

• 2024 Municipal Budget presentation and adoption
• Adoption of 2024 salary ordinance #01:01-24
• Resolution #04-85-24: $58,800 payment to Scalfo Electric for Warren Avenue Water Treatment Plant upgrades
• Resolution #04-92-24: Camden County Open Space Grant application for Bellmawr Hockey Facilities
• Resolution #04-97-24: April bill list for $5,315,032.14

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is meeting for a caucus session to discuss routine reports and consider a resolution supporting TGC New Jersey LLC's application to operate a Class 5 retail cannabis facility in the Borough's Cannabis Establishment Overlay Zone. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privileged matters.

• Resolution #04:82-24 supporting TGC New Jersey LLC for a Class 5 Retail Facility in the Cannabis Establishment Overlay Zone
• Executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024 caucus meeting
• Reports from Engineer Steve Bach, Public Works Director Joseph Ciano, and Emergency Management Dan DiRenzo

Land Use Board

The Bellmawr Joint Land Use Board is meeting to consider and potentially adopt Resolution Case#2024-05, which would approve a proposed single-family home on a vacant lot at 124 Grafton Avenue. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Resolution Case#2024-05 to adopt for Charles V. Insalaco, Block 99, Lot 3
• Proposed single-family home at 124 Grafton Avenue

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a $2 million bond for water utility capital improvements, an ordinance updating rules for special law enforcement officers, and a resolution to vacate public rights-of-way for the Rt. 295/Rt. 42 project. The council will also vote on payments for security camera upgrades, shared service agreements, and the March bill list.

• Bond ordinance for up to $2,000,000 for water utility capital improvements
• Ordinance amending rules for Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO)
• Ordinance to vacate public rights in areas 2 and 3 for Rt. 295/Rt. 42 Missing Moves Project
• Payments to Independent Alarm: $16,938 and $14,909 for security camera upgrades
• Shared service agreements with Mt. Ephraim (road work) and Board of Education (school resource officer)

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is holding a caucus meeting with routine reports from the engineer, department heads, and committees. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public comment period. The only substantive action is a resolution to enter executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privileged matters.

• Approval of minutes from January 9 and February 13, 2024 caucus meetings
• Engineer's report by Steve Bach of Bach Associates
• Department reports from Public Works Director Joseph Ciano and Emergency Management Dan DiRenzo
• Resolution #03:01-24C: Executive session for personnel, contractual, and attorney-client privilege matters

Land Use Board

The Bellmawr Joint Land Use Board is meeting to adopt resolutions for two carried cases and hear one new case. They will vote on use and site plan variances for a grocery/deli at 203 East Browning Road, a partial use variance for a mixed-use property at 3 Kings Hwy, and consider a bulk variance for a proposed single-family home on a vacant lot.

• Resolution to adopt Case# 2024-02: Use Variance for grocery/deli at 203 East Browning Road (Aly Logistics, LLC)
• Resolution to adopt Case# 2024-02: Site Plan Variance for grocery/deli at 203 East Browning Road
• Resolution to adopt Case# 2024-03 (PARTIAL): Use 'D' Variance for existing 4-unit mixed use at 3 Kings Hwy (Trademark Real Estate Holdings, LLC)
• New Case# 2024-05: Bulk variance for lot size for proposed single-family home on vacant lot (Charles V. Insalaco, Block 99, Lot 3)

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council will consider a $2 million bond ordinance for water utility capital improvements, along with resolutions for tax refunds, project payments, grant applications, and shared service agreements. The agenda also includes a liquor license transfer and a bill list of nearly $1.9 million.

• Bond ordinance #02:02-24 authorizing up to $2,000,000 for water utility capital improvements
• Resolution #02:60-24 authorizing payment of $189,693.63 to Booth Mechanical Inc. for water main replacement on Adams Avenue, Colonial Road, and Warren Avenue
• Resolution #02:70-24 approving February bill list for $1,887,462.71
• Resolution #02:69:24 authorizing liquor license transfer from SAI Business, Inc. to Maple Leaf Liquor, Inc.
• Resolution #02:63-24 authorizing application for Local Recreation Improvement Grant for inclusive playground equipment at Charles J. Sauter Jr. Memorial Park

Borough Council

This is the agenda for the Bellmawr Borough Council caucus meeting on January 9, 2024. The agenda lists standard procedural items including reports from the engineer, departments, solicitor, and committees, plus a public portion. The only substantive action listed is a resolution to enter executive session for personnel and attorney-client privilege matters; no other business is specified.

• Resolution #01:01-24C: Executive session for personnel and attorney-client privilege matters
• Engineer's report by Steve Bach of Bach Associates
• Department reports from Public Works Director Joseph Ciano and Emergency Management Dan DiRenzo
• Solicitor's report by Howard C. Long, Jr.
• Public portion for resident comments

Borough Council

The Borough Council will meet to discuss various financial resolutions and capital improvements. The agenda includes a bond ordinance for water utility system upgrades and authorization for the restoration of the Warren Avenue Water Treatment Plant.

• Restoration of the Warren Avenue Water Treatment Plant
• Bond Ordinance for water utility improvements up to $2,000,000
• Emergency Temporary Appropriations resolution
• Temporary Capital Budget resolution
• Budget appropriation transfer resolution

Land Use Board

The Bellmawr Joint Land Use Board is meeting to adopt a resolution granting a 3-month extension for recording deeds on a minor subdivision at 101 Haag Ave., and to hear two variance applications. One case involves a grocery/deli use variance at 203 East Browning Road, and the other seeks to convert a mixed-use property at 3 Kings Hwy. into four residential apartments.

• Resolution to adopt Case# 2024-04: 3-month extension to record deeds for minor subdivision at 101 Haag Ave., Block 173.04, Lot 4
• Case 1: Aly Logistics, LLC — Use variance for grocery/deli at 203 East Browning Road, Block 101.02 Lot 21.08; carried from prior meeting
• Case 2: Trademark Real Estate Holdings, LLC — Use 'D' variance to convert 4-unit mixed-use property at 3 Kings Hwy., Block 5 Lot 28, into 4 residential apartments

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is holding a special meeting on January 31, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The agenda includes a public portion, new business, and a resolution to enter executive session to discuss contractual negotiations for redevelopment within the borough. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution #01:02-24C: Executive session on contractual negotiations for redevelopment

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is meeting to consider a 2024 salary ordinance, several police department appointments, and a series of resolutions including shared services agreements and a bill list. The agenda also includes routine items such as committee reports and a public portion.

• 2024 Salary Ordinance
• Appointments of Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal, and Patrolman for the Police Department
• Resolution authorizing settlement of reverse tax appeal
• Resolution authorizing shared service with Borough of Runnemede relative to Brine Solution
• Resolution approving January bill list for $4,305,571.96

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is holding its January 9, 2024 caucus meeting, which is largely procedural. The agenda includes reports from the engineer, departments, solicitor, committees, mayor, and clerk, followed by a public portion and new business. The only substantive action listed is a resolution to enter executive session for personnel and attorney-client privilege matters.

• Resolution #01:01-24C: Executive session for personnel and attorney-client privilege matters

Land Use Board

The Board will address a request for a three-month extension for a subdivision at 101 Haag Ave. Additionally, the agenda includes a use variance request for Aly Logistics, LLC at 203 East Browning Road.

• Three-month extension request for Minor Subdivision approval at 101 Haag Ave (Block 173.04, Lot 4)
• Use Variance for Grocery/Deli proposed by Aly Logistics, LLC at 203 East Browning Road (Blk 101.02, Lot 21.08)
• 2024 Joint Land Use Board Reorganization

Borough Council

The Bellmawr Borough Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including the swearing-in of elected officials and the appointment of a council president. The council will vote on a series of routine resolutions establishing committees, designating depositories and newspapers, and authorizing various agreements and appointments for 2023.

• Swearing in of Mayor Charles J. Sauter III and Councilmen Ray Bider, Jamie P. Casey, and William R. Evans
• Resolution #01:06-23 establishing interest on delinquent taxes, water, sewer, and assessments
• Resolution #01:13-23 authorizing an annual fee for mailing meeting notices
• Resolution #01:29-23 authorizing agreement with Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center for animal sheltering services
• Resolution #01:34-23 authorizing temporary budget for 2023