Township of Fredon
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes

This meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. with the statement that this meeting is in compliance with the Open
Public Meeting Act, Public Law 1975, CH 231, Sections 4 and 13 as advertised by annual notice.  Those present participated in the salute to the flag.  Chairperson for this meeting: Mr. Ranieri

Members Present: Butz, Kern, Lawson, Rome, Sappio, Ranieri

Members Absent:  Ryba

Motion made by Mr. Butz to amend agenda allowing visitors to present first.  Seconded by Mr. Lawson.  All approved by voice vote.

Sierra Club – Kate Milsap gave a very informative presentation with regard to hydraulic fracturing and the dangers that this process causes to the water system.  Ms. Milsap will forward a sample resolution for our review.  The Environmental Commission will review all the information provided and make a recommendation to the Township Committee.

MINUTES:  Mr. Rome motioned to approve the minutes of June 13, 2011.  Dr. Kern seconded.  Reading was waived.  Roll Call Vote: Kern, Lawson, Rome, Sappio, Ranieri  Opposed: None  Abstained: Butz  So Moved.

CORRESPONDENCE:  As shown on the attached agenda.

REPORTS
Planning Board – No Report

Sussex County Water Quality Board – Mr. Butz reported that there is concern regarding hydraulic fracturing and contamination of the aquifer which includes Fredon.  The meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month.  County employees are investigating Germany Flatts aquifer to determine the size, which runs from Warwick, NY to Delaware in Pennsylvania.

Paulinskill Pequest Watershed Association – Same as above.

Open Space – No Report

Green Team – No Report

OLD BUSINESS -

NEW BUSINESS –
Board Member Positions – After reviewing the applications Mr. Lawson motioned to recommend to the Township Committee that George Ryals and James Jennings be appointed to the Environmental Commission.  Seconded by Dr. Kern.  Roll Call Vote: Butz, Kern, Lawson, Rome, Sappio, Ranieri  Approved.  Opposed: None  So Moved.  Letter will be sent to Township Committee with request.
 

PUBLIC INPUT – None.

With no further business to come before the Commission, Mr. Lawson motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 P.M.
Mr. Butz seconded.  All in Favor.  So Moved.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Chirip
Secretary to the Environmental Commission

This meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. with the statement that this meeting is in compliance with the Open
Public Meeting Act, Public Law 1975, CH 231, Sections 4 and 13 as advertised by annual notice.  Those present participated in the salute to the flag.  Chairperson for this meeting: Mr. Ranieri

Members Present: Butz, Jennings, Kern, Sappio, Ryba, Ranieri

Members Absent:  Lawson, Rome

MINUTES:  Mr. Butz motioned to approve the minutes of October 3, 2011 with a correction to be made moving Sierra Club from New Business to the beginning of the meeting notes.  Mr. Sappio seconded. Reading was waived.  Minutes were approved by unanimous voice vote.  Abstained: Jennings, Ryba  So Moved.

CORRESPONDENCE:  As shown on the attached agenda.

REPORTS
Planning Board – No Report

Sussex County Water Quality Board – Mr. Butz reported that there is continued concern regarding hydraulic fracturing and contamination of the aquifer which includes Fredon.  The Board is working with Nathaniel Sajdak regarding the ongoing project for the Paulinskill River Assessment Plan and Restoration Projects Proposed for the Headwaters of the Paulinskill River.  This project does not involve Fredon Township.  The SCWQB is cancelled for November due to lack of agenda.

Paulinskill Pequest Watershed Association – Mr. Butz reported that a letter is being drafted in opposition to the hydraulic fracturing issue.  Nathaniel Sajdak will be making a presentation to the PPWA.

Open Space – No Report

Green Team – No Report

OLD BUSINESS -
Hydraulic Fracturing – After reviewing the sample resolution provided by the Sierra Club, the Environmental Commission made the determination to draft a resolution with emphasis on specific issues as they relate to Fredon Township.  This issue will continue to be reviewed.

NEW BUSINESS –
Solar Farm Application – (Block 801 Lot 28) Discussion and review of the application provided by the Zoning Board was completed.  The Environmental Commission will review the LOI when it becomes available.
 

PUBLIC INPUT – None.

With no further business to come before the Commission, Dr. Kern motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 P.M.
Mr. Butz seconded.  All in Favor.  So Moved.
 

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Chirip
Secretary to the Environmental Commission

This meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. with the statement that this meeting is in compliance with the Open
Public Meeting Act, Public Law 1975, CH 231, Sections 4 and 13 as advertised by annual notice.  Those present participated in the salute to the flag.  Chairperson for this meeting: Mr. Ranieri

Members Present: Butz, Kern, Rome, Sappio, Ryba, Jennings, Ryals, Ranieri

Members Absent:  Lawson

MINUTES:  Mr. Butz motioned to approve the minutes of November 7, 2011.  Dr. Kern seconded. Reading was waived.  Minutes were approved by roll call vote.  In Favor: Butz, Kern, Sappio, Ryba, Jennings, Ranieri Opposed: None Abstained: Rome, Ryals  So Moved.

Swearing in of New Member:  George Ryals was sworn in as a member of the Environmental Commission.

CORRESPONDENCE:  As shown on the attached agenda.

REPORTS
Planning Board – Mr. Rome reported that a 190 day extension was granted to Michael Giordano.  Solar ordinances were reviewed.  The Martin project is still in litigation.

Sussex County Water Quality Board – Mr. Butz reported that the SCWQB received a letter from NJDEP regarding Ken Martin being granted rights to return to a solo water management plan.

Paulinskill Pequest Watershed Association – No report.

Open Space – No Report

Green Team – No Report

OLD BUSINESS -
Hydraulic Fracturing – Mr. Butz made a motion to communicate to the Township Committee that the Environmental Commission is concerned about the environmental impacts that are caused with regard to hydraulic fracturing and to recommend that a resolution be adopted.  Seconded by Mr. Ryals.  Roll Call Vote In Favor: Butz, Kern, Rome, Sappio, Ryba, Jennings, Ryals, Ranieri  Opposed: None  So Moved.  The EC will contact the Township Committee and the Sierra Club to request a meeting to further discuss the adopting of a resolution with regard to the banning of hydraulic fracturing.  It was suggested that an invitation to this meeting be extended to Eileen Banyra and Dave Simmons.

NEW BUSINESS –
Chairperson Nomination – Mr. Ranieri recommended Mr. Ryba for the Chairman position.  Mr. Ryba accepted.  A letter of request will be sent to the Township Committee with the Environmental Commissions recommendation.  It was suggested by Mr. Sappio that Mr. Ranieri consider filling the position of Vice Chairman.  Mr. Ranieri is in agreement with this.  Election for the Vice Chairman position will take place at the next meeting.

Tree City USA – The Environmental Commission will further investigate joining Tree City USA.
 

PUBLIC INPUT – None.

With no further business to come before the Commission, Dr. Kern motioned to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M.
Mr. Butz seconded.  All in Favor.  So Moved.

Respectfully submitted,
Linda Chirip
Secretary to the Environmental Commission