Land Use Board Meeting Minutes January 25 2023

FREDON TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD

January 25, 2023

MEMBERS PRESENT:          Andrews, Boland, Erb, Holenstein, Lazzaro, McCaffrey, Prommel, Rome, and Wilcox

MEMBERS ABSENT:            Boyle, Conklin, Deitz, and Passafaro

ALSO PRESENT:                   Mr. David Brady, Esq., Ms. Jessica Caldwell, P.P., Mr. David Simmons, P.E.                                             

Mr. Brady, acting as chairman pro-tem, 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, an attorney must represent it.  No new applications will be heard after 10:00 P. M.  No new testimony will be heard after 11:00 P. M.

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

New and Reappointed members, Mr. Lazzaro, Mr. McCaffrey, Mrs. Prommel, and Ms. Wilcox were sworn in at this time.

Mr. Brady, acting as Chair Pro Tem, opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Land Use Board for the year 2023.  Ms. Holenstein nominated Mr. Boland.  Mr. Rome second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Chairman Boland opened nominations for Vice Chairman.  Mr. Rome nominated Mr. Andrews. Ms. Prommel second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Chairman Boland called for nominations for Land Use Board Attorney. Ms. Prommel nominated Mr. David Brady.  Mr. Andrews second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Chairman Boland called for nominations for Land Use Board Engineer.  Mr. Rome nominated Mr. David Simmons of Harold E. Pellow & Associates.  Ms. Prommel second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Chairman Boland opened nominations for Planner.  Ms. Holenstein nominated Ms. Jessica Caldwell. Ms. Prommel second. Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Chairman Boland called for nominations for Secretary.  Ms. Prommel nominated Patricia Carlson.  Ms. Wilcox second.  Roll call vote:  In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Ms. Wilcox made a motion to approve the scheduled meeting dates as presented.  Ms. Prommel second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Ms. Prommel moved to approve the Official Newspapers and Legal Newspapers for Legal Notice Purposes, The New Jersey Herald and the Sunday New Jersey Herald.  Mr. McCaffrey second.   Roll call vote:  In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

Chairman Boland opened nominations for Environmental Commission Liaison.  Mr. Andrews nominated Mr. Chris Boyle.  Mrs. Prommel second. Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

MINUTES

Ms. Holenstein moved acceptance of the minutes for the December 19, 2022 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Ms. Erb second.  Roll call vote: In favor, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Erb and Boland. Abstain: Andrews.  Opposed: None.  So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE

As shown on the attached agenda.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution and Annual Report of Fredon Township Land Use Board

Ms. Prommel moved to approve the Resolution and Annual Report of the Fredon Township Land Use Board. Ms. Holenstein second.   Roll call vote:  In favor Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Wilcox, Erb, McCaffrey, and Boland. Abstain: Andrews. Opposed: None.  So moved.

ADJOURNED CASES

None

HEARING OF NEW CASES

None

OTHER BUSINESS

Re-Examination of Master Plan

Mr. Boland stated that a meeting of the subcommittee for the re-examination of the master plan was held tonight before the Board meeting. Additional meetings will be scheduled. The process is expected to take six to seven months.

LIAISON REPORTS

Environmental Committee

No Representation. No Report.

Township Committee

Mr. Lazzaro stated that it has been quiet in the Township and there is nothing to report. He suggested that everyone read the Township Committee minutes to keep up to date. The minutes are posted online after they are approved. It was requested that the Township Committee meeting minutes be sent to the Board members along with the meeting agenda.

Mr. Boland welcomed Mr. Neil McCaffrey back to the Land Use Board.

There being no further business before the Board, a motion was made to adjourn at 7:17 P. M.  All in favor.  So moved.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Carlson

Land Use Board Secretary