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Bellmawr council moves multiple ordinances forward and adopts lead‑based paint rule; temporary capital budget introduced
Summary
The council approved minutes, introduced several bond and administrative ordinances on first reading (including a bond ordinance and restricted‑areas ordinance), introduced a temporary capital budget resolution for first action, and completed second‑reading adoption of a lead‑based paint ordinance tied to state requirements.
At its meeting the Bellmawr Borough Council moved several routine and fiscal items through first readings and acted on one second‑reading ordinance.
Minutes and routine motions: The council approved prior minutes and handled standard communications and committee reports.
Temporary capital budget: Council introduced Resolution 0487‑26 authorizing a temporary capital budget; the measure received a motion, was seconded and a roll‑call vote was conducted on the record. The transcript shows the resolution was advanced on that vote (no detailed tally was specified in the meeting excerpt).
Bond and capital ordinances (first readings): Council members read into the record one or more bond ordinances to appropriate funds for capital equipment and improvements and to authorize issuance of general obligation bonds or bond anticipation notes. The first readings require motion, public hearing and second reading in the May meeting; the presiding official said second reading and final adoption of the introduced ordinances are expected at the May meeting.
Restricted‑areas ordinance introduced: Ordinance 04:09:26 (establishing restricted areas and employee‑only access to protect public records containing personally identifiable information) was introduced for first reading following public questions about its scope.
Lead‑based paint ordinance (second reading and adoption): Council conducted a public portion and moved to adopt the ordinance implementing a state law change related to lead‑based paint testing at change of occupancy; the mayor/Chair said the ordinance implements required remediation when tests show lead hazards. That second reading moved forward and the council recorded votes to adopt.
Next steps: Several ordinances were introduced on first reading and will return for public hearings and final adoption at the May meeting; the lead‑based paint ordinance was advanced on second reading at this meeting.
