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PART-TIME HELP WANTED IN MOUNT EPHRAIM PUBLIC WORKS

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Public Works  has a part-time position available.  Part-time laborer–trash, recycling, brush and grass collection.  Must be able to work in all weather conditions.  Starting pay $16.00 per hour, 28-30 hours per week.  Interested applicants call 856-931-2529 and leave a message.

Mount Ephraim is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Borough Offices Open

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Borough offices are open to the public.  Masks are not required for those who are fully vaccinated but if you are not fully vaccinated, masks are required.  The Tax Office is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-4:30pm and 8:30am-12 Noon on Fridays.  Notary services and registrar services (marriage licenses and certified copies) are available by appointment.  Call the office at 856-931-1546 and listen to the prompts to schedule an appointment.  All borough meetings are back to in-person meetings at Borough Hall.  The dates and times are available on this website.

2022 Budget Information

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The Borough of Mount Ephraim adopted the 2022 Municipal Budget at the May 5 commission meeting. Although the Borough did all it could to keep taxes down, this budget reflects a 9.9 cent increase in the tax rate.  Increases in operating costs, fuel, labor costs and losses in revenue left us with no choice but to pass on this increase so we can continue to provide the level of services we provide to our residents.  This increase equates to about $143.55 per year on the average assessment or $35.89 per quarter.  The public hearing on the Budget was held during the May 5, 2022, commission meeting and was finally adopted.  To view prior year financials, click on Departments and Services, then Financial Information.  To view the 2022 budget documents, click here: 2022 Budget document; 2022 Budget advertisement; 2022 Budget Message

Stormwater Management Information

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To view the Mount Ephraim Stormwater Management Executive Summary, click here: Mt. Ephraim Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan-Executive Summary
To view the Mount Ephraim Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, click here: Mt. Ephraim Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
To view the Mount Ephraim Municipal Stormwater Management Plan, click here: Mt. Ephraim Municipal Stormwater Management Plan
To view the Stormwater Management Control Regulations ordinance, click here: Ord 2021-02, Stormwater Management Control Regulations
To view the stormwater outfall and inlet map, click here:  Updated MS4 Outfall Map 11-10-21 (2)

Mount Ephraim Borough Commission Meetings, Special Meetings and Public Hearings–Next mtg. May 24 at 3:00pm

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Meetings are back to in-person and are held at the Municipal Building.

For regular caucus and commission meetings,  agenda items will be posted to the website 24 hours prior to the meeting.  The next regular meeting is the caucus meeting on May 24, 2022, at 3:00pm.  All meetings have an open public portion where residents can be heard on any issue.   Please state your name for the record.  Public comments are limited to five minutes per person in the aggregate.  If you are unable to attend, questions can also be emailed to the Clerk in advance and will be read into the record during the open public portion.

For the May 5 Commission meeting agenda items, click here:  Agenda items, May 5, 2022; bill list, May 5, 2022

For the April 26, Caucus agenda, click here: Caucus agenda, April 26, 2022

For the April 7, 2022, commission meeting agenda, click here: April 7, 2022, agenda items

The following ordinances were recently adopted by the Governing Body:

 

For the annual meeting schedule, click here:  2022 Meeting Notice

DOG LICENSES EXPIRE SEPT. 30–RENEW STARTING OCTOBER 1

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All dog licenses expire September 30.  Licenses can be renewed starting October 1.  The deadline to obtain a dog license is November 30 and the fee for a dog license is $18.00 for a neutered dog and $21.00 for a non-neutered dog. If not renewed by November 30, a late fee of $20.00 will be added. Any license not renewed by November 30, will also receive a summons to appear in municipal court.  To apply for a dog license, just complete the application, put in an envelope along with a copy of the current rabies certificate and a check and either mail in or put in our payment dropbox on the back of Borough Hall.  We will mail the license and tag to you.  For the application, click here: Dog License Application

We are also open to the public for in-person renewals but you cannot renew until October 1.

 

Yard Sales

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Yard sales are again permitted in Mount Ephraim and no permit is required. HOWEVER-all residents conducting yard sales are to follow Covid-19 rules. Maintain social distancing between visitors and post signs that visitors are required to wear masks.

Construction/Zoning Permit Info

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During the COVID-19 emergency, staff is still working and processing applications.  The following is the process for construction, zoning and resale CO applications.

For construction permit applications, click here:  Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Construction applications

For a zoning permit application, click here:  Zoning application

For a resale CO inspection application, click here:  Application for Resale CO inspection

For the resale inspection checklist, click here:  Resale Inspection Checklist (003)

For a smoke/carbon monoxide inspection app, click here: App and instructions for Smoke and CO detector inspection

Drop completed applications in the can outside the rear door to borough hall offices.  We will collect and review and will call you with any questions.  Once the application has been reviewed, we will call you with the amount due.  You can then drop a check in the payment drop-box on the rear wall of borough hall.  We will collect the payment and will then issue the permit and will mail to you.

Exterior inspections can still be done in person.  Interior inspections can be done using photos or virtually.  If the property is vacant, the interior inspection may be done in person but that determination will be made when you contact us to schedule.  To schedule an inspection, email Tara at tweiss@mountephraim-nj.com or call 856-931-1546, ext. 205.

For zoning applications, put the completed application, along with your survey and a check payable to Borough of Mount Ephraim for $25, in an envelope and put in the can behind borough hall.  We will collect, review and will call you with any questions.  Once approved, the approved application will be mailed back to you.

The same process applies to resale inspection applications and smoke/carbon monoxide inspection applications.  For questions email tweiss@mountephraim-nj.com or call 856-931-1546, ext. 205 and leave a voicemail and your call will be returned.  Staff is working a staggered schedule so please be patient–your questions will be answered.