Land Use Board Meeting Minutes May 18, 2020

FREDON TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD

May 18, 2020

MEMBERS PRESENT:      Andrews, Boland, Boyle, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Passafaro, Prommel, and Rome

MEMBERS ABSENT:         Conklin, Erb, Richardson, and Wilcox

ALSO PRESENT:                None                                              

Mr. Boland called the meeting to order at 7:30 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. Boland invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.

Reappointed member, Mr. Andrews was sworn in at this time.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW ATTORNEY

Due to the resignation of Mr. Lyn Aaroe, it was necessary to appoint a new attorney. A subcommittee was formed to interview candidates and to make a recommendation to the full Board. The subcommittee recommended Mr. David Brady, Esq. who is currently the land use attorney for Green, Hampton, and Franklin and has extensive land use experience.  After a brief discussion, Mr. Rome made a motion to appoint Mr. David Brady as the Land Use Attorney for the remainder of 2020. Mr. Boyle second. Roll call vote: In favor: Boyle, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Passafaro, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: none. So moved.

MINUTES

Ms. Prommel moved acceptance of the minutes for the January 29, 2020 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Mr. Lazzaro second.  Roll call vote: In favor: Boyle, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Passafaro and Boland.  Opposed: none. So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE

As shown on the attached agenda.

RESOLUTIONS

23 Players Blvd (Bear Brook Valley) Application #526-2020 Block 1802 Lot 8.02, Minor Site Plan and Variance

Mr. Rome motioned to approve the Resolution for a Minor Site Plan and Variance to build a minor expansion as well as a gazebo and trellis as decided by the board at the January 29, 2020 meeting. Ms. Holenstein second.  Roll call vote: In favor: Boyle, Holenstein, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, Passafaro, and Boland.   Opposed: None.  So moved.

ADJOURNED CASES

None

HEARING OF NEW CASES

None

OTHER BUSINESS

None

LIAISON REPORTS

Environmental Committee

No Report

Township Committee

Mr. Lazzaro reported that all business lately has been routine. There is nothing special to report.

There being no further business before the Board, a motion was made to adjourn at 7:38 P. M.  All in favor.  So moved.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Carlson

Land Use Board Secretary