Borough Caucus Meeting

Council discussed agenda items for the Tuesday, April 2^nd meeting starting at 7 p.m.

[Borough Caucus Agenda 3-26-2024]

[Approved Resolutions 3-26-2024] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted on 3-26-2024 for the approved resolutions.   

Borough Caucus Meeting

Council discussed agenda items for the Tuesday, March 5^th meeting starting at 7 p.m. 

[Borough Caucus Agenda 2-27-2024]

[Approved Resolutions 2-27-2024] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted on 2-27-2024 for the approved resolutions. 

Borough Caucus Meeting

Council discussed agenda items for the Tuesday, February 6^th meeting starting at 7 p.m. 

[Borough Caucus Agenda 1-30-2024]

[Approved Resolution 1-30-2024] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted on 1-30-2024 for the approved resolution. The request was completed on 2-6-2024.     

Planning Zoning Board Meeting

During the January planning zoning board meeting, three members were sworn in.  Cashor Farmer, Mayor Nick Kappatos, Councilman Craig Laubenstein, and alternate board member Gary Musilli were absent from the meeting. 

Returning to the Board were Harry Wozunk Class II, Borough Employee (one-year term), Debra Goushian Class IV (four-year term), and Sharon Burke alternate (two-year term).    

Craig Laubenstein Class II, Member of Council (one-year term), and Gary Musilli alternate (one-year term) are expected to be sworn in at the next planning zoning board meeting. 

Nominations were then made for the Chairperson.  Kandy Klehamer was nominated as Chairperson for 2024. 

Nominations were then made for Vice-Chairperson.  Joseph Aupperle was nominated as Vice-Chairperson for 2024.  Debra Goushian was nominated as Second Vice-Chairperson for 2024. 

The Board appointed David Rowan to continue as their solicitor for 2024 and Bach Associates to continue as the engineer for 2024. 

Under new business, application #24-01: Application for a use variance/site plan amendment for a pick-up window with a drive-up lane, 10 E. Clements Bridge Road, Cottonmouth.  This applicant was first heard by the Board in September 2022. 

Cottonmouth is a cannabis retail store.  This location is expected to open by the end of February.  The application submitted to the Board is for a drive-up window.  The window would only be used for preorders.  It was mentioned that only 3 to 4 cars would be stacked up at the drive-up window.  No outdoor speaker system will be used. 

Runnemede’s Zoning Official Bernie Moore stated to the Board that no permits were issued for the cattle gates installed on this property. 

The Board had a lengthy discussion over this application and all present board members voted yes.   

[Application #24-01]

The next planning zoning board meeting will be on Wednesday, February 28^th starting at 7 p.m.   

[Planning Zoning Board Agenda 1-24-2024]

[Approved Resolutions 1-24-2024] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted on 1-24-2024 for the approved resolutions.  On 1-30-2024, Deputy Municipal Clerk Beth Miller said in an email that the resolutions need to be signed by the planning zoning board secretary who is currently on leave.   The request was completed on 2-8-2024.

Borough Reorganization Meeting

The January borough reorganization meeting was held at the Harry Williams Community Center.       

Pat Passio was sworn in as councilwoman for a three-year term by Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D).

Daniel Murray was then sworn in as councilman for a three-year term by Camden County Commissioner Ginny Betteridge (D). 

Councilwoman Pat Passio was re-elected by Council to serve as the council president for 2024. 

Council approved several resolutions and appointments.   

The next borough caucus meeting will be on Tuesday, January 30^th starting at 6 p.m.

[Borough Reorganization Agenda 1-4-2024]

[Approved Resolutions 1-4-2024] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted on 1-4-2024 for the approved resolutions. The request was completed on 1-10-2024 and received out of order by the Borough. 

Board Reorganization Meeting

During the January reorganization meeting, Dr. Sean McCarron ran the meeting until it was time for a board president to be nominated.    

Dr. McCarron administered the oath of office to Samantha Spaulding, Dennis Leggoe, and Angel Beebe. 

Leggoe was previously on the Runnemede Board of Education and resigned in December 2021.    

Nominations were opened for both board president and vice president.  Board member Samantha Spaulding was elected to serve as board president for 2024.  Barbara Sams was elected to serve as board vice president for 2024. 

The meeting minutes for the December 13, 2023 meeting were approved.

The Board approved the 2022-2023 ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) to be submitted to the Department of Education.  It was mentioned there were no findings in the report. 

Monthly board of education meetings will be on the third Wednesday of the month starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Mary E. Volz library unless specified.   

The next board of education meeting will be on Wednesday, February 21^st starting at 6:30 p.m. 

[Board Reorganization Agenda 1-4-2024]

[Financial Report 1-4-2024] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted 1-4-2024 for the approved financial report.  The request was completed on 1-5-2024. 

Adjourned Borough Meeting

During the December adjourned borough meeting, the Council approved ordinances, resolutions, and monthly bills.  Councilmembers Craig Laubenstein, Rich Cepero, and John Ranieri were absent from the meeting. 

The borough reorganization meeting will be on Thursday, January 4^th starting at 6 p.m. at the Harry Williams Community Center. 

[Adjourned Borough Agenda 12-27-2023]

[Approved Resolutions 12-27-2023] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted 12-27-2023 for the approved resolutions. The request was completed on 1/4/2024 and received out of order by the Borough.  

Borough Caucus Meeting

Council discussed agenda items for the Tuesday, December 5^th meeting starting at 7 p.m.

[Borough Caucus Agenda 11-28-2023]

[Approved payment of bills 11-28-2023] – An Open Public Records Act request was submitted on 11-28-2023 for the approved payment of bills. The request was completed on 11-30-2023. 

Christmas Tree Lighting and Decorated Fire Truck Parade

Runnemede’s annual Christmas tree lighting and decorated fire truck parade will be on Sunday, November 26^th. 

The Christmas tree lighting will begin at 6:00 p.m. outside of the Harry Williams Community Center. The decorated fire truck parade will drive around town starting at 7 p.m.

Unofficial Election Results

Click the link below for the unofficial 2023 general election results.

[2023 Unofficial General Election Results]