Township of Fredon
Planning Board Meeting Minutes

MEMBERS PRESENT:       Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Ferguson, Miller, Green

MEMBERS ABSENT:  Richardson, Woollen, McCaffrey

PRESENT: Lyn Aaroe, Esq.
 Brigette Bogart, P.P.

Chairman George Green called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. with the statement
that this meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Law 1975,
Chapter 231, Sections 4 and 13, as advertised by Annual Notice.  If the applicant is a
partnership or corporation, there must be representation by an attorney.  No new
applications will be heard after 9:30 P. M.  No new testimony will be heard after
10:30 P.M.

Mr. Green invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.

MINUTES
Mrs. Prommel moved acceptance of the minutes for the January 27, 2010 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Mr. Ferguson second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Ferguson, Miller, Green.  Opposed, none.  So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE
As shown on the attached agenda.

RESOLUTIONS
Gerald E. Melton and Barbara Melton, Block 1602, Lot 2.01, Second 190-Day Extension to Perfect the Minor Subdivision Approval Previously Granted
Upon MOTION by Mr. Miller, with a second by Mrs. Prommel, action was moved to approve the resolution memorializing the grant of a second 190-day extension to perfect the minor subdivision, Application No. 2008-01. Roll call vote: In favor, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Ferguson, Miller, Green. Opposed, none. So moved.

Mr. Rome arrived at 7:18.

 At 7:20 P. M. Mr. Ferguson made a motion to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION for reasons regarding a matter of pending litigation. Mr. Miller second. Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Ferguson, Miller, Green. Opposed, none. So moved. The resolution regarding the Open Public Meetings Act- Executive Session was read into the record, noting pending litigation as the subject.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION

The (pending) Giordano litigation was discussed.

Upon Motion by Mr. Ferguson, with second by Mr. Thonnerieux, members of the Planning Board moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 7:46 p.m.  All in favor.  So moved.
 

After much discussion by the board, and upon advice from the board attorney, Mr. Ferguson made a motion to appeal the Giordano court decision. Mr. Palombi second.
Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Ferguson, Miller, Green. Opposed, none. So moved.

ADJOURNED CASES
None

HEARING OF NEW CASES
None

OTHER BUSINESS
None

Ordinance Review
Brigette Bogart presented to the Board most of the final Ordinance changes/suggestions. Much discussion ensued. Mr. Thonnerieux will present the Zoning Ordinances to the Township Committee once they are completed.

LIAISON REPORTS
Township Committee
Mr. Thonnerieux reported that the committee is looking into the possibility of installing a buzz-in system for entering into the Municipal Building. He also discussed a security system for Lodestar Park.

Zoning Board
Mr. Ferguson reported that an applicant will be coming before the zoning board in either March or April for a Use variance and Site Plan (the Amerigas property).

Environmental Commission
Mr. Palombi reported that the committee will be selecting a vendor for an updated ‘Natural Resource Inventory’ guide book for the township. The last update was printed in 2003.

There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Ferguson made a motion to adjourn at 9:42 P. M.  Mr. Palombi second.  All in favor.  So moved.
 

Respectfully submitted,
Lori Schutte
Planning Board Secretary