REORGANIZATION

MEETING OF THE PLANNING BOARD

OF PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2007

JANUARY 8, 2007

7:30 PM

 

The reorganization meeting of the Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on January 8, 2007 in the Municipal Building Courtroom. The meeting was called to order, compliance with the Open Meeting Act made and Flag Salute was lead by Gregory Hickson.

 

Regular members present were: Gregory Hickson, Frank Pace, Mayor Peter Voros, Kirk Craver, Jack Mihalecz, Robert Widdifield and Joseph Lindmeier.

 

Alternate members present were:  Tom Figlio and William Wright, Jr.,

 

Members absent were: Robert Ternay, Miles Jackson and Nicki Quattrone.

 

Nancy Huster, Planning Board Secretary was also present

 

APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS:

 

Oath of office was administered by Constance Garton, Township Clerk to Planning Board members; Kirk Craver, Thomas Figlio, and Mayor Peter Voros.

 

Township Administrator, Debby Turner Fox was present to explain the “Fair and Open” Process administered to solicit requests for Proposals for Professional Services.

 

Township Resident Henry Mayerfeld presented his request for the board to re-bid for Planning Board Solicitor. Mr. Mayerfeld spoke of the high bills he received from William L. Horner last year during his application process and stated his Planner refuses to represent him in front of Mr. Horner.

 

NOMINATION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

 

On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Frank Pace, Greg Hickson was elected as Temporary Chairman. 

Vote: All were in favor.

 

NOMINATION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE YEAR 2007

On a motion by Peter Voros and seconded by William Wright, Frank Pace was elected as Chairman for the year 2007.

 Vote: All were in favor.

 

NOMINATION OF VICE CHAIRMAN

On a motion by Peter Voros and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier, Greg Hickson was elected as Vice Chairman for the year 2007.

Vote: All were in favor.

 

NOMINATION OF SECRETARY

 

On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier, Nancy Huster was appointed as Secretary for the Planning Board for the year 2007. 

Vote: All were in favor.

 

NOMINATION OF SOLICITOR

 

On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Gregory Hickson, William L. Horner was nominated for Planning Board Solicitor for the year 2007.

Vote: Yes - Robert Widdifield, Gregory Hickson, Frank Pace, Kirk Craver, Jack Mihalecz, Tom Figlio and William Wright.

         No - Mayor Pete Voros and Joseph Lindmeier

 

William L. Horner was awarded the contract for Planning Board Solicitor for the year 2007.

 

NOMINATION OF ENGINEER

 

The board members discussed the proposals received for the position of Planning Board Engineer for the year 2007.

 

A motion was made by Robert Widdifield and seconded Kirk Craver to appoint Michael Fralinger as Planning Board Engineer for the year 2007.

Vote:      Yes- Robert Widdifield, Kirk Craver, Gregory Hickson and William Wright.

               No - Tom Figlio, Joseph Lindmeier, Jack Mihalecz and Peter Voros.

   Abstained – Frank Pace

The vote was four yes and four no.

 

The members discussed the tie vote and the proposals.

 

A motion was made by Peter Voros and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier to appoint Mark Brunermer from Sickels and Associates as Planning Board Engineer for the year 2007.

Vote:      Yes – Peter Voros, Joseph Lindmeier, William Wright, Tom Figlio,  

                      Jack Mihalecz and Greg Hickson

            No -  Kirk Craver, Robert Widdifield and William Wright

   Abstained – Frank Pace

 

Mark Brunermer was awarded the contract for Planning Board Engineer for the year 2007.

  

DESIGNATION OF MEETING DATE AND TIME AND REORGANIZATION MEETING DATE FOR 2007

 

Designated for Year 2006 was the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

 

   On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Greg Hickson the regular meetings of the Planning Board for the year 2007 will be held on the first Tuesday and third Wednesday evening of each month, with the exception of January and November.

 

   The Reorganization Meeting for the year 2008 will be held January 7, 2008.

Vote: All were in favor.

 

DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER

 

Designated for Year 2006 was Vineland Daily Journal and Today’s Sunbeam.

 

On a motion by Greg Hickson and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier the Official Newspapers of the Planning Board for the year 2007 will be Vineland Daily Journal and Today’s Sunbeam.

Vote: All were in favor.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

 

The board members and secretary discussed the application and escrow fees and provisions to improve the efficiency of the board and the application process.

 

It was decided that Escrow Fee Determination would be removed from the agenda and the office will bill the applicants when the escrow balance is low.

 

A work session was scheduled for “Running Deer Amended Final Site Plan application”, Block 1801, Lot 4.01 for January 15, 2007 at 7:30 pm. William Wright, Robert Widdifield, Greg Hickson, Frank Pace, William Horner, Mark Brunermer and Nancy Huster will attend along with the applicant and/or their representatives.

 

The board requested that the secretary survey other municipalities to compare escrow fees.

 

ADJOURN

 

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Greg Hickson. All were in favor.

 

 

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Nancy L. Huster

Land Use Administrator/Secretary