This Month's Minutes

Minutes Open Session
Allamuchy Land Use Board January 27, 2011

   The Allamuchy Township Land Use Board held their reorganization and regular meeting on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at the Municipal Building.  The meeting was called to order at 7:39 p.m., by Attorney Roger Thomas and he led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance.     

STATEMENT:  Secretary Alfia Schemm announced that adequate notice for this meeting has been provided according to the Open Public Meetings Act.

SWEARING IN:  Attorney Roger Thomas administered the oath of office to Cristianna Gibbs and Michael Sloane.  

ROLL CALL:
    PRESENT:    Cristianna Gibbs, Suzanne Chamberlin, Michael Sloane, Robert Hunt,
                           Stacy Bockbrader, Tim Stuy, Adam Baker, and Robert Resker.
    ABSENT:      Mayor James Cote, Peter Bolten, and Jeff McDonnell.
    ALSO PRESENT:  Attorney Roger Thomas and Secretary Alfia Schemm.     

REORGANIZATION:
   Election of Chairman
  Attorney Thomas called for nominations for Chairperson.  Mr. Sloane nominated Suzanne Chamberlin for Chairwoman.  Motion seconded by Ms. Gibbs.  Attorney Thomas asked if there were any other nominations.  With there being no other nominations, the nominations were closed.  In a roll call vote, all were in favor of the nomination of Ms. Chamberlain.         
 
   Election of Vice-Chairman
  Chairwoman Chamberlain made the motion to nominate Cristianna Gibbs as Vice Chairman.  Motion seconded by Mr. Sloane.  In a roll call vote, all were in favor, of the nomination of Ms. Gibbs.  

   Appointment of Board Professionals
   Chairwoman Chamberlain made the motion to retain Roger Thomas Esq., as Board Attorney; Cindy Coppola P.P., as Board Planner; and Paul Sterbenz, Maser Consulting as Board Engineer.  Motion seconded by Mr. Sloane.  In a roll call vote, all were in favor. 

   Appointment of Board Secretary:
   Mr. Sloane made the motion to appoint Alfia Schemm as Board Secretary.  Motion seconded by Ms. Gibbs. In a roll call vote, all were in favor.

   Designation of Meeting Dates, Time and Place:
   Mr. Sloane made the motion to designate the meeting dates as the fourth Thursday of the month, convening at 7:30 p.m., at the Allamuchy Township Municipal Building, Alphano Road, Allamuchy, NJ.  Motion seconded by Ms. Bockbrader.  In a voice vote, all were in favor.      
  
  
   Designation of Official Press:
   Mr. Slone made the motion to designate the Official Newspaper as the Daily Record and the Daily Record and the Express Times as the newspapers to receive notice pursuant to the Open Public Meetings act.  Motion seconded by Ms. Bockbrader.  Discussion on the motion:  Board Attorney Thomas stated that the Board newspapers should be the same as the Townships newspapers.  In a voice vote, all were in favor.   

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
   Chairwoman Chamberlin stated that there are two additional Resolutions (Master Plan and Ordinance Recommendation) to be added to tonights agenda.   

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
   The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 30, 2010 were distributed prior to the meeting. 
   Mr. Sloane made the motion to adopt the minutes.  Motion seconded by Mr. Stuy.  In a voice vote, all were in favor, except for Ms. Gibbs, who was not present at the November meeting and she abstained. 

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
   Chairwoman Chamberlin opened the meeting to the public for non-agenda items.  With their no public comment, the meeting was closed to the public.   

OLD BUSINESS:
   #09-007 Polowy Stone, Block 201, Lot 39
   Board Attorney Thomas announced that this matter is being carried to the Boards February 24th meeting at the Applicants request.   

MEMORIALZING RESOLUTIONS:
    #10-005   Edward Trzeciakiewicz, Block 701.02, Lots 10 & 16
   Edward Palmer Esq. was present on behalf of the Applicant.  Board Attorney Thomas reviewed that he has listened to the audio of the meetings held and he briefly reviewed the testimony provided and his interpretation of the statements made during the hearings. He also addressed the letter received from Attorney Mark Peck, dated January 21, 2011. 
   Attorney Palmer reviewed the testimony that was provided and he stated that they intend to utilize Wiretown Road as it has been used historically.   
   Mark Peck was present on behalf of Marcus Huff and Patty Swighter.  He stated that he has had an opportunity to review the proposed Resolution, since he wrote his letter and he would recommend that the Board adopt it as written.  
   Board Attorney Thomas reviewed the Resolution, the Applicants testimony, and the Boards jurisdiction.  He suggested some additional language be added to the Resolution to clarify and address the issues brought up this evening.
   Mr. Stuy made the motion to adopt the Resolution as modified this evening.  Motion seconded by Ms. Bockbrader.  In a roll call vote, Mr. Stuy, Ms. Bockbrader, and Mr. Baker voted in favor.  Mr. Hunt abstained and all other Board Members are not eligible to vote. 
  
   Recommendation of an Ordinance to the LDO
   Mr. Sloane made the motion to adopt the Resolution. Motion seconded by Ms. Bockbrader.  In a voice vote, all were in favor, except for Ms. Gibb who abstained.

   Supplemental Modification to Amend the Land Use Element of the Master Plan
   Mr. Resker asked if the PVPOAs request for the maintenance shed is included in this document.  Chairwoman Chamberlain stated that it is not addressed. 
   Mr. Resker made the motion to adopt the Resolution.  Motion seconded by Mr. Sloane.  In a roll call vote, all were in favor, except for Ms. Gibbs and Mr. Stuy, who abstained.   

ADJOURNMENT:
   In a motion made and seconded the meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Alfia Schemm
Board Secretary