Lindenwold public meetings in 2023

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is meeting to consider a resolution for Zeeshan Razzaq's Zee Mart property and a subdivision application for a property on Walnut Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comment.

• Resolution JLUB23-14 for Zeeshan Razzaq, Zee Mart, Block 72, Lot 18
• Subdivision application JLUB-23-15 by Glendy Arevalo Orellana for 829 Walnut Street, Block 34, Lot 3
• Approval of minutes from November 30, 2023

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding a second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 276 regarding solid waste and recyclables. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new police officer and the approval of contracts for police leadership.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-20 amending solid waste and recyclable definitions and collection rules
• Appointment of Donald Alexander to the position of Patrolman
• Approval of employment contracts for the Chief of Police and Deputy Chief of Police
• Change order for Bilper Avenue reconstruction adjusting the total to $183,435.77
• Change order for Municipal Building Parking Lot improvements adjusting the total to $147,918.50

Borough Council

The Borough Council is considering the repeal of Chapter 14 of the Borough Code concerning contracts and professional services. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of five police officers and several personnel appointments and contract approvals.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-19 to repeal Chapter 14 Contracts & Professional Services
• Appointment of Thomas Pace as Sewer Superintendent, Assistant DPW Director, and Record Keeper with a total annual salary of $103,429.72
• Approval of employment contracts for the Chief of Police (2024-2026) and Deputy Chief of Police (2024-2027)
• Sale of two 2011 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles via GovDeals
• Budget transfer of $20,600 within the General Fund and insertion of a $2,500 Camden County Law Enforcement Mini Grant

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will meet to consider a change of use application for a convenience store at 430 East Gibbsboro Road. The board will also address a resolution regarding the Hastings Family RVOC Trust.

• Application JLUB-23-14: Change of use and waiver of minor site plan at 430 East Gibbsboro Road
• Proposed addition of cooking area, freezer, refrigerator, and coffee counter to convenience store
• Resolution JLUB-23-13: Robert Hastings (Hastings Family RVOC Trust) for Block 299, Lot 11

Borough Council

The Borough Council is deciding on several police department promotions and a contract for traffic signal and school flasher services. The body is also considering ordinances regarding employee salaries and the repeal of a professional services chapter.

• Promotion of Robert Helveston to Police Captain, Adam Errico to Police Lieutenant, and Daniel Conn to Police Sergeant
• Contract with Techna-Pro Electric, LLC for traffic signal and school flasher services not to exceed $131,300.00
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-19 to repeal Chapter 14 Contracts & Professional Services
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-18 regarding salaries for UFCW Local 360 employees
• Hiring of Kevin Bagnell as part-time Construction Official at $43 per hour

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will consider an application for a variance regarding a new residential build. The project is located on Bilper Avenue, specifically Block 299, Lot 11.

• Application JLUB-23-13: Robert Hastings (Hastings Family RVOC Trust)
• Variance for a new 2-story single-family home on Bilper Avenue
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2023

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding its regular business meeting with a full agenda of resolutions and ordinances. Key actions include second reading of an ordinance amending outdoor burning rules, first reading of a salary ordinance, and a consent agenda covering road reconstructions, a police promotion, and other routine items. The council will also enter closed session to discuss legal updates, personnel, and professional services.

• Resolution 2023:179 provisionally promotes Police Captain Justin Mastalski to Deputy Police Chief
• Resolution 2023:180 authorizes up to $100,000 for West Atlantic Avenue pavement reconstruction
• Resolution 2023:181 authorizes up to $90,000 for Miller and Wright Avenues pavement reconstruction
• Resolution 2023:182 authorizes up to $160,000 for Lindenwold Police Department parking lot reconstruction
• Resolution 2023:175 sets Halloween curfew and trick-or-treat hours (4-8 pm on Oct 31)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider one new business item: a variance application from ARCR Home Builders, LLC for a new two-story single-family home at 514 Maple Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and open the floor to public comment.

• Application JLUB-23-12: ARCR Home Builders, LLC, 514 Maple Avenue, Block 98, Lot 10, variance for new 2-story single-family home
• Approval of minutes from July 27, 2023 meeting
• Public comment period

The Board approved the minutes from the July 27, 2023 meeting. A variance application for a new two-story single-family home at 514 Maple Avenue was postponed due to concerns regarding incorrect frontage information in the notification.

• Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (Mayor Roach and Mr. Vandergrift abstained)
• Postponed application JLUB-23-12 for 514 Maple Avenue until September 28, 2023 (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a regular business meeting with a consent agenda containing several resolutions, including awarding a $214,600 contract for CDBG improvements to Bilper Avenue, re-appointing a Class III police officer, and approving a $10,000 pump station repair. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending sanitary standards, and enter closed session to discuss legal updates and personnel.

• Resolution 2023:154 awards $214,600 to Asphalt Paving Systems for FY2023 CDBG Improvements to Bilper Avenue
• Resolution 2023:153 amends Extel Communications contract to not exceed $230,000 for hosted telephone system
• Resolution 2023:152 authorizes up to $10,000 for repair of Pump Station #3 lift pump
• Resolution 2023:150 refunds $9,960 to Summit Place for rental inspection fees
• Ordinance 2023-16 first reading to amend Chapter 386 Sanitary Standards (repeals burning/smoke nuisance sections, adds beehive distance rule)

Council awarded a $214,600 contract for road improvements on Bilper Avenue and passed the first reading of an ordinance to amend sanitary standards regarding beehives. The council also approved several administrative resolutions, including a police officer re-appointment and a housing inspector appointment.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-16 to amend sanitary standards for beehives (unanimous)
• Awarded $214,600 contract for FY2023 CDBG Improvements to Bilper Avenue to Asphalt Paving Systems
• Approved $10,000 for Pump Station #3 repairs via North Jersey Wastewater Cooperative Pricing System
• Authorized revised contract not to exceed $230,000 with Extel Communications for telephone systems
• Re-appointed Thomas Brennan as Class III Police Officer
• Appointed Tyler Venuto as Housing Inspector III effective June 1, 2023
• Approved road closure of Holland Avenue for White Oak Baptist Church event on August 18, 2023
• Approved $9,960 refund to Summit Place for rental inspection fees

Joint Land Use Board

The Lindenwold Joint Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting, primarily to approve minutes from previous meetings and consider a resolution for TUMABETH AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Block 109, Lot 2.01. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution JLUB-23-9 for TUMABETH AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING at Block 109, Lot 2.01
• Approval of minutes from May 25, 2023
• Approval of minutes from June 22, 2023

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Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding its regular business meeting on July 12, 2023. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to establish a community cat program (TNR) and amend fees, plus a consent agenda with resolutions to hire four police officers, purchase sewer pumps, reduce a performance bond, and update the employee handbook. The council will also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2023-15: Adds community cat (TNR) program and amends Chapter 150-7 fees
• Resolution 2023:146: Appoints Brian Sutcliffe, Benjamin Sperling, Stephanie Salvador, Joseph Livewell as Patrolman
• Resolution 2023:144: Authorizes up to $44,000 for three Sulzer/ABS submersible pumps for Pump Station #8
• Resolution 2023:143: Reduces performance bond for Laurel Road Storage from $740,938.56 to $222,281.57
• Resolution 2023:147: Inserts $43,416.19 Clean Communities revenue into 2023 budget

The Borough Council adopted Ordinance 2023-09, which establishes a community cat program to manage feral cat populations through sterilization and vaccination. The council also approved all audited bills and appointed a hearing officer for personnel matters.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-09 establishing community cat management and penalties (Unanimous)
• Approved all properly audited bills for payment (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of George R. Piperno, Esq. as Hearing Officer for personnel matters (Unanimous)
• Adopted June 14, 2023 meeting and executive session minutes (Unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session to discuss legal updates, personnel, and policy (Unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, vote on five resolutions for various properties, and hear a new application for a hair salon at 505 N. White Horse Pike. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Resolution JLUB-23-3: A & H African and Jamaican Restaurant, Block 240, Lot 58.05
• Resolution JLUB-23-7: Life Steps, LLC, Block 146, Lot 14.02
• Resolution JLUB-23-8: Jasen's Furniture Gallery, LLC, Block 111, Lot 9
• Resolution JLUB-23-10: ARCR Home Builders, Block 119, Lot 7
• Application JLUB-23-9: Tumabeth African Hair Braiding, change of use from vacant to hair salon

The Board approved five land use resolutions for various businesses and approved a request to change the use of 505 N. White Horse Pike from vacant to a hair salon. The hair salon approval was conditioned upon the payment of a CCMUA balance.

• Approved minutes from April 27, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-3: A & H African and Jamaican Restaurant (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-7: Life Steps, LLC (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-10: ARCR Home Builder (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-8: Jasen’s Furniture Gallery, LLC (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-11: Singh Convenience Store (Unanimous, 3 abstentions)
• Approved Application JLUB-23-9: Tumabeth African Hair Braiding, LLC change in use from vacant to hair salon (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Council approved two appropriation ordinances using American Rescue Plan Act funds for municipal improvements and sewer utility upgrades. They also adopted a non-contractual salary ordinance and updated property maintenance and registration rules.

• Approved $303,447 for capital equipment and projects including police lot paving and roof repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 for sewer utility improvements, including Pump Station #8 upgrades (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-10 setting 2023 non-contractual salaries for borough officers and employees (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-09 amending Chapter 250 Property Maintenance regarding rental inspection items (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of all properly audited bills (Unanimous)
• Adopted meeting and executive session minutes from May 10, 2023 (Unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is holding a regular meeting to consider several land use applications, including changes of use for a restaurant, an adult day care, and a furniture store, as well as a use variance for a U-Haul rental business. The board will also vote on two resolutions and a sidewalk waiver request. Public comment will be taken.

• Resolution JLUB-23-5: Bautista/Ramos, Block 299.01, Lot 11
• Resolution JLUB-23-6: Open Door Fellowship, Inc., Block 142, Lot 1
• Application JLUB-23-3: Heritta Okora, A & H African and Jamaican Restaurant, 577 Blackwood-Clementon Road, change in use to add catering and banquet hall
• Application JLUB-23-7: Life Steps, LLC, 614 S. White Horse Pike, change in use from vacant to adult day care with bulk variances
• Application JLUB-23-11: Singh Convenience Store, Inc., 300 S. White Horse Pike, use variance for third business of U-Haul truck rental and bulk variance

The Board approved several applications for changes in business use, including a restaurant expansion, an adult day care, and a furniture store. It also granted a sidewalk waiver for a residential project and approved a use and bulk variance for U-Haul rentals at a convenience store.

• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-5 (Bautista/Ramos) (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-6 (Open Door Fellowship, Inc.) (Unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved change in use for A & H African and Jamaican Restaurant to add catering and banquet hall (Unanimous)
• Approved change in use from vacant to adult day care for Life Steps, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved change in use from vacant to furniture store for Jasen’s Furniture Gallery, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk waiver along Scott Avenue for ARCR Home Builders (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for U-Haul truck rentals at Singh Convenience Store (6-1)
• Approved bulk variance for U-Haul truck rentals at Singh Convenience Store (6-1)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a business meeting with resolutions, ordinances, and a public hearing on the 2023 municipal budget. Key actions include promoting Officer Kyle Keating to Police Sergeant, adopting a $19,437,786 budget, and approving several contracts and refunds. The meeting also includes second readings of ordinances on firearms, property maintenance, and flood damage prevention, plus first readings on other property and salary ordinances.

• Adoption of 2023 municipal budget totaling $19,437,786, with $10,797,559 to be raised by local taxes
• Promotion of Officer Kyle Keating to Police Sergeant
• Approval of change order for Linden Town Phase 2 repaving, reducing contract to $561,265.36
• Refunds totaling $47,310 to Hillcrest Oaks and Woodland Village apartments for rental inspection fees
• Authorization of up to $400,000 for infrastructure repairs under Cherry Hill Cooperative Pricing System

The Borough Council adopted three ordinances regarding the discharge of firearms, property maintenance enforcement, and flood damage prevention. The Council also promoted Officer Kyle Keating to Police Sergeant and approved audited bills for payment.

• Promoted Officer Kyle Keating to Police Sergeant (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-06 amending firearms and crossbow discharge rules (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-07 amending Property Maintenance Code enforcement (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-08 regarding Flood Damage Prevention and hazard maps (Unanimous)
• Approved all properly audited bills for payment (Unanimous)
• Adopted April 12, 2023 meeting and executive session minutes (Carried; Councilwoman Hess abstained)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting to approve prior minutes and consider a resolution for Mexico Lindo Mexican Market. New business includes a change-of-use application for a vacant property to become a flower shop and a major site plan application to convert a building into a church.

• Resolution JLUB-23-4: Mexico Lindo Mexican Market, Block 240, Lot 58.05
• Application JLUB-23-5: Change of use from vacant to flower shop at 2111 S. White Horse Pike, Block 299.01, Lot 11
• Application JLUB-23-6: Major site plan (preliminary and final) for Open Door Fellowship, Inc. at 101 E. Elm Avenue, Block 142, Lot 1, to make a church, with sidewalk/curb waiver
• Approval of minutes from January 26, February 23, and March 23, 2023

The Joint Land Use Board approved a major site plan for a church and a change in use for a flower shop. The board also approved a resolution for Mexico Lindo Mexican Market and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-4 for Mexico Lindo Mexican Market (Unanimous)
• Approved Application JLUB-23-5 for flower shop use at 2111 S. White Horse Pike (Unanimous)
• Approved Application JLUB-23-6 for Open Door Fellowship, Inc. church site plan at 101 E. Elm Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved January 26, 2023 minutes (Carried, one abstention)
• Approved February 23, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Borough Council is holding its regular business meeting, where it will introduce the 2023 municipal budget and consider several ordinances, including one to exceed state budget caps and others on hunting/firearms, property maintenance, and flood damage prevention. The council will also vote on resolutions covering an executive session, a contract for a phone system, and other administrative matters. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and reports.

• Resolution 2023:103 introduces the 2023 municipal budget with total appropriations of $19,437,786.00 and a local tax levy of $10,797,559.01
• Ordinance 2023-05 (second reading) to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank
• Ordinance 2023-06 (first reading) to amend Chapter 184 Hunting and Firearms, Section 184-2 Discharging
• Resolution 2023:108 authorizes a five-year contract with Extel Communications for a hosted phone system, not to exceed $220,000
• Resolution 2023:104 authorizes participation in Cherry Hill Co-op for electronic signs, not to exceed $59,300

The Council adopted an ordinance to increase the CY 2023 municipal budget appropriations by 3.5%. They also held first readings for ordinances regarding firearms discharge, property maintenance enforcement, and flood damage prevention.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-05 to increase CY 2023 budget appropriations by 3.5% (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-06 to amend firearms and hunting discharge rules (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-07 to amend Property Maintenance Code enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-08 regarding Flood Damage Prevention (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all properly audited bills (unanimous)
• Adopted March 8, 2023 meeting and executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted March 22, 2023 meeting and executive session minutes (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting with two action items: a resolution for Kerri Bell at Block 114, Lot 6, and a new business application from Mexico Lindo Mexican Market to change an empty unit at 581 Blackwood-Clementon Road into a grocery market. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Resolution JLUB-23-2 for Kerri Bell, Block 114, Lot 6
• Application JLUB-23-4: Mexico Lindo Mexican Market, change of use from empty unit to grocery market at 581 Blackwood-Clementon Road, Block 240, Lot 58.05
• Public comment session

The Joint Land Use Board approved a change in use for a property at 581 Blackwood-Clementon Road to allow a grocery market. The board also approved a resolution regarding Kerri Bell at Block 114, Lot 6.

• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-2 for Kerri Bell, Block 114, Lot 6 (Motion carried; 4 abstentions)
• Approved change in use from empty unit to Mexican/Central American grocery market at 581 Blackwood-Clementon Road (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding a caucus meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including an ordinance to exceed the state-mandated 2.5% municipal budget cap by 1% (totaling $155,921.49) for the 2023 budget, and a resolution to enter closed session for legal, personnel, and budget discussions. The consent agenda includes routine items such as renewing and transferring a liquor license, budget transfers, and a salary amendment for an employee who completed finance officer coursework.

• First reading of Ordinance 2023-5 to increase 2023 budget appropriations by 3.5% ($545,725.23), exceeding the 2.5% cap by $155,921.49
• Resolution 2023:96 renewing liquor license for Topica, LLC for 2022-2023
• Resolution 2023:97 transferring Topica, LLC's liquor license to Krish of Lindenwold NJ LLC
• Resolution 2023:99 amending Jeffrey Payano's salary by $10,000 for completing Municipal Finance Officer coursework
• Resolution 2023:95 authorizing closed session for legal updates, personnel, and budget

The Council passed the first reading of an ordinance to increase the 2023 budget cap by 3.5%. Other actions included approving liquor license transfers and authorizing participation in nationwide opioid litigation settlements.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-5 to increase CY 2023 budget by 3.5% (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of liquor license for Topica, LLC for 2022-2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved transfer of liquor license from Topica, LLC to Krish of Lindenwold NJ LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $55,000 to 2022 Appropriation Reserves (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 salary increase for Jeffrey Payano (Unanimous)
• Authorized execution of documents to opt into nationwide opioid litigation settlements (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding its regular business meeting on March 8, 2023. The agenda includes second readings of four ordinances that would amend the municipal code regarding dangerous dogs, rental property inspections, the fee schedule, and indemnification of officials. The council will also consider a consent agenda with resolutions on rental inspection fee credits, a mercantile license grace period, budget cancellation, an escrow refund, and a pump station repair project. The meeting includes an executive session for legal updates and personnel matters.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-01 to amend Chapter 75 (dangerous dogs) and Chapter 150 (fee schedule) for dangerous dog registration fee of $500.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-02 to amend Chapter 250 (rental inspections) and Chapter 150-42 (fees) to add a $50 fee for failure to provide access to inspections.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-03 to amend Chapter 150 (fee schedule) for various fees, including police report copies, firearm permits, and alcoholic beverage licenses.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-04 to add Article XXV to Chapter 34 for indemnification of municipal officials and employees.
• Consent agenda includes Resolution 2023:88 to cancel $102,952.43 unexpended 2022 budget balance, and Resolution 2023:90 for Pump Station #6 emergency repairs.

The Borough Council approved several ordinances updating the fee schedule, rental property inspection rules, and the indemnification of municipal officials. The council also authorized a shared service agreement for road work and approved the hiring of two public works employees.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-01 regarding dangerous dogs (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-02 updating rental property inspection rules (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-03 updating the municipal fee schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 to indemnify municipal employees and officials (unanimous)
• Approved $30,062.50 shared service agreement with Clementon for Wallace Avenue reconstruction (unanimous)
• Hired Marc Lotsey and Jeffery Park as Heavy Truck Drivers (unanimous)
• Approved $700 escrow refund to Mark Romond (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1Final for Cooper Avenue reconstruction, adjusting total to $283,918.19 (unanimous)

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board is holding its regular meeting to consider a zoning report for 2022, a resolution for Lindenwold Empire LLC, and a new application from Kerri Bell to keep a property as a duplex in a single-family residential zone. The meeting includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Zoning Report 2022
• JLUB-23-1: Lindenwold Empire LLC, Block 154, Lots 1.01 & 4.01
• JLUB-23-2: Kerri Bell, 234 E. Linden Avenue, Block 114, Lot 6 — request to keep as duplex in RI zone

The Joint Land Use Board approved a use variance to allow a property at 234 W. Linden Avenue to remain as a duplex in an R1 single-family zone. The board also approved the 2022 Zoning Report and a resolution for Lindenwold Empire, LLC.

• Approved Resolution Zoning Report 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-23-1 for Lindenwold Empire, LLC, Block 154, Lots 1.01 & 4.01 (Unanimous)
• Approved use variance for 234 W. Linden Avenue to keep as a duplex in R1 zone (Unanimous)

Borough Council

The Council approved a liquor license transfer to P & J Brothers LLC and authorized several personnel hires, including police officers and crossing guards. Four ordinances were passed on first reading concerning dangerous dogs, rental inspections, fee schedules, and official indemnification. The Council also accepted a $48,600 Safe and Secure Communities grant.

• Approved liquor license transfer to P & J Brothers LLC
• Approved $48,600 Safe and Secure Communities grant
• Hired Richard L. Freiling and Christopher M. Grega as Patrolmen
• Hired Lakisha Knight and Dawn Evans-Donohue as Crossing Guards
• Promoted John Holroyd to Construction Official
• Appointed Timothy Higgins as Special Counsel (not to exceed $5,000)
• Appointed Robert T. Zane, III, Esq. as Hearing Officer (not to exceed $3,000)
• Approved installment plan for Cathy Rea to redeem tax sale certificate 15-00385

Joint Land Use Board

The Joint Land Use Board will hold a reorganization meeting followed by a regular meeting. The board will swear in members, appoint a solicitor and engineer, and set 2023 meeting dates. During the regular meeting, they will approve minutes, receive a zoning report, and consider resolutions. The main new business is a major site plan application from Lindenwold Empire, LLC to build a Popeye's restaurant at 701 White Horse Pike.

• Swearing in of Councilwoman Linda Hess, Craig Wells, Heather Protich
• Nomination of Kathleen McGill Gaskill, Esq. as Board Solicitor
• Nomination of Environmental Resolutions, Inc. as Board Engineer
• Resolution JLUB-22-10A for John & Gus Vanore d/b/a Rita's Water Ice, Block 240, Lot 1.02
• Application JLUB-23-1: Lindenwold Empire, LLC, 701 White Horse Pike, Block 154, Lots 1.01 & 4.01, major site plan for Popeye's

The Board appointed its solicitor, engineer, and leadership for 2023. It also approved the 2022 zoning report and two specific property resolutions.

• Appointed Kathleen McGill Gaskill, Esq. as Board Solicitor (Unanimous)
• Appointed Environmental Resolutions, Inc. as Board Engineer (Unanimous)
• Elected Joe Vandergrift as Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Craig Wells as Vice Chairperson (Unanimous)
• Elected Nancy Didomenico as Secretary (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates, time, and location (Unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Zoning Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution JLUB-22-10A for John & Gus Vanore d/b/a Rita’s Water Ice (Unanimous, 1 abstention)

Borough Council

The Lindenwold Borough Council is holding its annual reorganization meeting, where newly elected council members will be sworn in and a series of routine resolutions will be adopted to set up the borough's operations for 2023. The consent agenda includes appointments of professionals, adoption of policies, and authorization of contracts. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy debates expected.

• Appointment of Municipal Solicitor David Capozzi
• Appointment of Borough Engineer Remington and Vernick
• Appointment of Auditor Bowman and Company
• Award contract for Camden County Animal Shelter
• NJDOT traffic light on White Horse Pike

The Borough Council appointed municipal solicitors, engineers, and other professional staff for 2023. The council also established the annual meeting schedule, approved a temporary budget, and adopted new policies for civil rights and public comment.

• Appointed David Capozzi as Municipal Solicitor (not to exceed $125,000)
• Appointed Remington and Vernick Engineers and Environmental Resolutions as Borough Engineers (not to exceed $40,000 each)
• Approved $5,775 monthly contract for Camden County Animal Shelter services
• Approved $1,300 monthly contract for Independent Animal Control Services
• Requested NJDOT evaluate a traffic signal at White Horse Pike and United States Avenue
• Authorized $25,000 shared services agreement with Borough of Gibbsboro for bikeway paving
• Appointed Cheryle Randolph-Sharpe as Council President
• Adopted a new Civil Rights Policy and Public Comment Policy