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Audubon commissioners approve open-space grant application and shared ambulance agreement with Mount Ephraim
Summary
At a virtual caucus April 4, the Audubon Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to seek Camden County open-space funds and authorized a shared-service ambulance agreement with Mount Ephraim; both measures passed on motions and were described as unanimous or carried by the board.
The Audubon Board of Commissioners on April 4 approved a resolution to apply to the Camden County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund and authorized a shared-service agreement with the Borough of Mount Ephraim for ambulance services.
Commissioner Whitman moved to approve Resolution 2023-67, authorizing the borough to apply for the county open-space trust fund; Commissioner Lee seconded and the motion carried. Commissioner Lee moved to approve Resolution 2023-68, establishing a shared-service agreement with Mount Ephraim for ambulance services; Commissioner Whitman seconded and the board approved the motion by a unanimous roll call vote.
The actions followed routine department reports at the caucus meeting, including an EMS update noting "Audubon 108 calls" and gratitude for council support on the ambulance item. The board did not provide a detailed funding breakdown for the open-space application during the caucus; the resolution as read indicates the borough will seek county trust funds for playground-related equipment at Audubon Family Park.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2023-67 (Open Space application) — moved by Commissioner Whitman, seconded by Commissioner Lee; approved (motion carried). Resolution 2023-68 (Shared-service ambulance agreement with Mount Ephraim) — moved by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner Whitman; approved by unanimous roll call vote.
Next steps noted in the meeting: solicitation of project details and continued coordination between borough staff, the borough solicitor and county officials for the open-space application and for finalizing the shared-service ambulance terms. The caucus adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
