Township of Fredon
Planning Board Meeting Minutes

MEMMEMBERS PRESENT:       Rome, Rusnock, Richardson, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Ferguson, Miller, Green, McCaffrey
 
 

MEMBERS ABSENT:                             Woollen
 
 

PRESENT:                                             Lyn Aaroe, Esq.

                                                             Brigette Bogart, P.P.
 
 

Chairman George Green called the meeting to order at 7:08 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

Mr. Miller moved acceptance of the minutes for the February 24, 2010 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Mr. Rome second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green. Opposed, none.  So moved.
 
 

CORRESPONDENCE

As shown on the attached agenda.
 
 

HEARING OF NEW CASES

George Sella, Block 801, Lot 32.03, Informal Discussion (Farmland Preservation)

George Sella gave a history of the property and how he came to acquire it. Mr. Stella stated that it is impossible to make a profit on the dairy farm. He added that he has to add money to it each year. This has caused him to entertain the idea of Farmland Preservation. The proposed preservation will be approximately 153 acres.

Mr. Stella passed out an aerial view of his property. Bob Canase and Mike Catalano provided some additional details and then the Board had some questions about driveway issues.
 
 

RESOLUTIONS

None
 
 

Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Thonnerieux arrived at 7:15. Mr. Green arrived at 7:20.
 
 

 At 7:50 P. M. Mr. Miller 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, Richardson, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green, McCaffrey. 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. Thonnerieux, with second by Mr. Richardson, members of the Planning Board moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 8:12 p.m.  All in favor.  So moved.
 
 
 

ADJOURNED CASES

None
 
 

OTHER BUSINESS

Mr. Richardson received notification from FEMA of a pre-disaster mitigation for the Delaware River flood planning. John will take suggestions for flooding concerns.
 
 

Ordinance Review

Dave Simmons reported that he will have the ordinances completed and ready for board review for our meeting on June 21st.
 
 

LIAISON REPORTS

Township Committee

*Mr. Richardson spoke of the numerous meetings held regarding the failed school budgets.

*At a recent TC meeting, John stated that our township’s budget was passed.

*Mr. Thonnerieux mentioned that there were some discrepancies in accounting; some was stimulus funding that should not have been counted on.
 
 

Zoning Board

*Mr. Ferguson presented to the board his Letter of Resignation. At this time, the board thanked Rich for his years of service.

With the above being said, the Planning Board will now need a new Zoning Board liaison. Mr. Green added that it would be good to get someone on the ZB who has a relevant background.
 
 

Environmental Commission

*Mr. Palombi reported that most discussion at the EC meeting was in regard to PSE&G’s relocation of the towers away from Running Hills Drive.

* ‘Time of Decision Legislation’ pending; EC will write a letter opposing.
 
 

At this time, Mr. McCaffrey asked if there were any members on the Board who would be interested in manning the ‘Bounce House’ on Fredon Day.
 
 

There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Richardson made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 P. M.  Mr. McCaffrey second.  All in favor.  So moved.
 
 

Respectfully submitted,
Lori Schutte
Planning Board Secretary