Meeting was called to order by Craig Williams at 7:56 p.m.
Statement of Compliance
The following statement of compliance was read by Craig Williams.
Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 adequate notice as defined in Section 3D of Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 has been communicated from the Vernon Municipal Center to the New Jersey Herald and published on January 18, 2007. Notice is also posted on the bulletin board and filed with the office of the Township Clerk.
Salute to Flag
Roll Call
The roll call of members was called and Barrie Beaver, Dennis Downey, Gary Grey and Craig Williams answered the call.
Open Meeting to the Public
No members of the public were present.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Dennis Downey made a motion to approve the April 10, 2007 minutes; Gary Grey seconded the motion.
Applications Under Review
PB #5-07-4: Phillip & Helen Longano—Lot Line Resolution
The EC agreed the application does not create environmental impact.
PB #5-07-5: Edward Talmo—The Cedars at Black Creek Reserve Preliminary Major Subdivision
The EC agreed that the application which included an LOI appears to address the environmental issues and concerns.
PB #5-07-7: Vernon Center LLC—David Licata Preliminary & Final Site Plan
Due to past history of heavy erosion during site work, the EC agreed to request extra soil control measures.
PB #5-07-6: Top of Vernon—Final Major Subdivision
The EC agreed the application addressed the environmental concerns responsibly.
ZB #5-07-4: Nextel Communications—Site Plan & Variance
The EC agreed the application does not create environmental impact.
ZB #5-07-8: Bruce Zaretzky
The EC agreed the application does not create environmental impact.
Planning Board Liaison Report
David Gornstein was not present.
New Business
ANJEC Survey
The EC reviewed and answered the survey questions.
Old Business
Tree Ordinance
To be carried.
Earthfest
Dennis Downey updated the EC on the Earthfest schedule. The EC discussed their plans for Earthfest.
Adjournment
There being no further items of business for the regular meeting, a motion was made by Dennis Downey to adjourn the meeting; Gary Grey seconded the motion. The regular meeting of the Vernon Township Environmental Commission was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
