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Audubon commissioners approve bank designation, appointments and festival permits at May 5 caucus
Summary
At a May 5 caucus meeting the Borough of Audubon commissioners designated Mid Penn Bank as the borough depository, appointed bond counsel, engineer and solicitor, authorized three off‑premises brewery event dates and heard staff reports on an EV grant, staffing shortages and election logistics.
The Borough of Audubon commissioners met May 5 and approved a package of routine resolutions, appointed legal and engineering firms and received departmental updates on staffing, public events and grants.
Mayor Robert Jakubowski opened the meeting by reading the required public‑notice statement under Title 10 of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated and noting, “this meeting is not being videotaped tonight.” The commissioners then approved the April 7 caucus minutes and the April 21 commissioner meeting minutes after a motion by Commissioner Andrea Wendell and a second from Commissioner David F. Alemi.
Why it matters: The session finalized administrative and financial housekeeping that affects procurement and legal representation, cleared permits for community events, and delivered updates on public‑safety and infrastructure matters ahead of the summer season.
Actions and votes: The commission unanimously approved Resolution 2026‑101 designating Mid Penn Bank as the borough’s official depository and Resolution 2026‑102 authorizing an application to the Camden County OpenSpace, Recreation, Farmland, and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. The body also approved Resolution 2026‑103, authorizing an agreement with the Audubon Borough Administrative Support Staff, and Resolution 2026‑104, which authorizes limited off‑premises events for Farm Truck Brewing LLC at 100 W. Merchant Street on May 22–24, 2026. All motions were moved by Commissioner Wendell, seconded by Commissioner Alemi, and carried on unanimous roll call.
Department reports: Administrator/Municipal Clerk Danielle Ingves reported a staffing shortage in the tax office and said second interviews are underway while the borough finalizes contracts for administrative assistants. Ingves reminded residents the primary election is June 2 and that all eight districts will vote at the FJW Rec & Com Center; she also noted the ballot drop box is open and that financial disclosure filings were due April 30.
Public works updates included installation of a water bottle filling station at the recreation center and the start of grass collection in April; the assistant superintendent also said the borough received approval of a grant from NJEP for an Electric Vehicle Program. The tax collector reported taxes were due May 1 (with a grace period through May 11) and that delinquent sewer notices produced more than $5,000 in collections in early May.
Public safety and services: Police officials reported planning for July 4 and World Cup events. Fire Chief Slemmer said the department has responded to 40 calls in Audubon for the month and 280 year‑to‑date, including two major house fires in Oakland with no personnel injuries; summer training, including water‑related drills, was announced. OEM staff reported receipt of a used patrol car and attendance at a conference to complete required CEUs.
Community and environment: Library staff outlined May programming and the FJW Rec & Com Center confirmed YMCA summer programming from June 27–Aug. 28. Sustainable Audubon reported cleanup work at rain gardens and pollinator plantings, installation of trail plaques, and a garden tour scheduled for June 20 featuring 14 homes; volunteers planted 37 trees.
Commissioners’ remarks and next steps: Commissioner Wendell praised DPW’s installation of wind blocks at the Green Wave turf field and thanked volunteers who supported Audubon Day. Commissioner Alemi thanked staff for transparency during recent changes. Mayor Jakubowski asked residents to slow down driving through town, saying, “Speed bumps are not the solution. Enforcement will continue to happen.” The commissioners recessed into closed session at 5:32 p.m. under Resolution 2026‑105 to discuss contracts, then returned and approved a set of professional appointments: Parker McCay as bond counsel (2026‑106), Bach Associates as borough engineer (2026‑107), Siciliano & Associates LLC as solicitor (2026‑108), and Parker McCay as special labor counsel (2026‑109). The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.
What’s next: The actions taken are administrative and procedural; the approved grant application and professional appointments prepare the borough to move forward on planned projects and contract work. No public comments were made during the meeting.
