Minutes for Meeting of June
26, 2006
1. The Chairman
called the meeting to order at 7:34 pm.
2. Attendees gave
the pledge to the flag.
3. The Open
Public Meetings Act compliance statement was read:
“Adequate notice pursuant to the Open Public Meetings
Act has been given of this meeting by:
a. Forwarding notice thereof to Today’s
Sunbeam and the Daily Journal, both of which were printed
in the January 10, 2006 edition of the papers,
b.
Posting notice thereof on the community events bulletin board at the
c.
Filing notice thereof in the Office of the Municipal Clerk for
(All of the above was
done at least 48 hours in advance)”
4. Attendance:
Regular members Herb Wegner, Bob Morse, Meghan Hack, Kevin Garrison, and Debby Turner-Fox; alternate Dave Hunt and
associate Tom Figlio.
Also in attendance: Mayor
Pete Voros, and Mr. and Mrs. Challow.
5. Bob Morse
made a motion to approve the minutes as written of the May 22, 2006 meeting. Debby Turner-Fox
seconded the motion. All approved.
6. Unfinished Business
Redevelopment Status:
Mayor Voros reported that he and Jim Shuster met
with Remington and Vernic who will be helping to
design the redevelopment area which will be 135 acres. Jim Shuster and Mayor
Voros also met with the Vineland Cold Storage Company. Phase one grant is due September 1st. It is due to the Planning Board by August 1,
2006. The grant is through Gordon Down
from USEDA. It would cover the tear down
of the mill and environmental clean-up.
Kevin Garrison suggested that they look into money the township could
earn from the scrap steel.
Ordinance Review:
Wellhead Protection: Something comprehensive needs
to be developed. Bob will refer to his
document on wellhead protection ordinances to write a preliminary document. Debby suggested that Bob prepare something
that explains the concept and our goals to present to the Planning Board. If they support the effort, then we can go
ahead and create the entire document. Also, the DEP should be consulted to help
us plan an adequate document. Bob
suggested that the document also address any future wellheads that may be
created within the Township.
T&E:
No municipality has one at this time in NJ. This is something that Dennis Miranda is
looking into for us. Pete Voros
suggested that the sooner we get something the better. Developers are on our doorstep.
Conservation Design:
Herb is in the process of getting a contract to the
planner, Sally Birdsall. Hopefully a purchase order can be issued soon
so she can begin. He is also in getting
a contract for DVRPC people. Susan
McCarthy will help Herb get this together.
EIS and Master Plan information was sent
to the Planning Board.
A Letter on Bridlewood
Estates was sent to the Planning Board and Township Engineer.
Natural Resources (Open
Space):
Farmland PIG Status – Closing occurred on the Paulitus Farm on June 9th. Debby asked Herb to
find out if they are interested in a sign.
Schroder Farm will follow State
modification of agreement. The State has
agreed to loosen requirements on making the buildings livable.
Tamagni Farm appraisals to be sent
to the State
Other Green Acres and other
Open Space:
Renwick: Need new appraisals
for Renwick so we can make an offer to preserve the property
Briar Hill: Appraisals
for Briar Hill are at GA for review.
Conservation Design may be extremely necessary on this property. Clustering alone could cause many of the
larger trees to be cut down.
Running Deer: Running Deer preservation discussed
with County. Herb attended the
meeting. The County hasn’t taken any
positive steps to preserve the land.
Danna property: Danna property
preservation being discussed by Green Acres and Parks & Forestry
Tree Ordinance: Debby reported that it has been
tabled for the time being. They have
been discussing becoming a commission instead of an advisory committee. Two-thirds in the state are commissions instead
of advisory committees.
7. Report on area
meetings: There was nothing to report at this time
8. New
Business:
Subcommittee assignments: Members discussed
committees and responsibilities that they each entail. Dave volunteered to be on the Ordinance
Review Committee with Bob Morse. Bob
will not stay on the Open Space Committee since there already are two regular
members. Meghan will join the Ordinance Review
Committee.
Site Plan Reviews: Bob Morse wrote a comprehensive
letter with EIS comments regarding Bridlewood Estates. Members reviewed and discussed letter.
Site Plan for Deerfield Development was supposed to
be sent to Herb. The reason this affects
us is that it borders Pittsgrove. The
developer called Herb to ask if Pittsgrove could influence Green Acres. It is a contiguous property with
Conservation Design - EC member involvement
discussed during subcommittee discussion.
Date for meeting at
9. Upcoming meetings/training:
8:00-County Open Space Plan and Farmland
Preservation Meeting June 29th – This will be the fourth in a series
of meetings.
10. Issues before the Planning Board: Next planning
board meeting is July 5th
11. Communications: None at this time.
12. Member Comments:
Pete Voros mentioned that like Pinelands, and
Highlands, it has been proposed that
13. Public
Comments:
Theresa Challow stated
that Bridlewood Estates would be two properties over from her own. Her home is built in the back of the lot
because of the existence of a vernal pond.
She expressed many concerns that she and her neighbors have. She reported that there are likely vernal
ponds on the proposed development site. Bob
Morse recommended that she attend the Planning Board meeting and express her
concerns at that forum as well.
14. Bob Morse made a motion to adjourn the meeting
at 9: 32 pm. Debby Turner-Fox seconded the motion.
All approved.