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Environmental Commission Minutes
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from Dec 3, 2009
Attending : Members- Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Anthony Cekada, Julie Powell ;
Absent: Chris Miller, Jim Pridgeon. Also Attending: Michael
Hogan.
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
OLD BUSINESS:
Environmental Resource Inventory – Planning Board accepted it and its going through system for approval.
Kayak Trip/Walk – Cancelled. Mike did not have the time to plan this activity.
Township Meeting Attendance by EC members : George will attend Dec. 16. Lynne will email for the next few months attendance.
Land Parcels for Sale –No update as of yet as to which parcels were sold and to whom. Lynne will email Bonnie- who bought what, at
what price, what blocks and at what price.
DEP and Pinelands Commission- Have both stepped back from home septic inspections.
Clustering - Clustering Sample ordinances coming in early Jan. (possibly)—again, Jay suggested we craft our own without waiting.
Bridge - the thinking is: its on hold until the next funding round. Mike is going to ask at the next meeting.
“Byway Plan” - approved by NJDEP
NEW BUSINESS:
Solar Panels on School – have not heard anything yet.
“Getting Green” – ANJEC – on their website there is a link to “sustainable NJ.” .Jill will email us the link; has sent the link to Eileen Miller so she can partner with the EC.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, Jan 7, 2010 @7:30 pm
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Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes from Dec. 3, 2009
Attending : Members- Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Anthony Cekada, Julie Powell ;
Absent: Chris Miller, Jim Pridgeon. Also Attending: Michael
Hogan.
Community Forestry - George is an official “Certified Forester.” Now he can follow through with his forestry plan.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:24pm Next Meeting THURSDAY Jan 7, 2010
Wevmouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from October 1. 2009
Attending : Members-Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann,
Chris Miller, Anthony Cekada; Absent: Julie Powell Also Attending: Michael
Hogan. Special Guest visitor: Jeff Benner-Brite Idea Energy
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
OLD BUSINESS:
Environmental Resource Inventory - Letter was given to the Planning Board. Planning Board
is going to read it and approve it. The document is very large, hopefully the PB will approve the
ERI, without further ado, unless they think there are some Environmental things that were
missed.
Kayak Trip - Changed to a "Walk" through South river...some time in November.
Township Meeting Attendance by EC members - suggested to rotate attendance; Lynne
will send out the dates and members should choose and reply. Dates chosen are following: Oct. 7-Lynne; Oct. 21-Jill & Mike; Nov. 4-Lynne; Nov.lS-Jim; Dec. 2-Chris; Dec. 16-George (tentative).
Land Parcels for Sale - October the parcels were advertised. Lots are not buildable. Jim will
email the list to the EC members.
DEP • Not going to force septic inspections.
Clustering - Clustering Sample ordinances coming in Dec (possibly)—Jay suggested we craft
our own without waiting.
Sprinkler System - WT did not even apply for the last grant round, which was for development.
Chris Miller (grass "expert") stated that the type of grass that has been planted on the ball field
is a tall fescue and is cool season drought tolerant. Therefore an in ground sprinkler is not
necessary. Jim will write another letter expressing the EC's thoughts, once again, about the use
of the ENTIRE Open Space Fund, adding Chris's opinions.
NEW BUSINESS:
Solar Panels on School - working with TWP.
"Getting Green" - It was suggested that the EC help WT become 'Green.'
Meeting adjourned at 8:12p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, Nov 5, 2009 @7:30 pm
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Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes from October 1. 2009
Attending : Members-Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Chris Miller, Anthony Cekada; Absent: Julie Powell Also Attending: Michael Hogan. Special Guest visitor: Jeff Benner-Brite Idea Energy
Community Forestry - WT has completed the Community Forestry Plan-certificate as proof.
Jim will send a copy to Bob Williams and will find out the next step.
Guest Speaker - Jeff Benner from Brite Idea Energy spoke about going green and solar energy
through solar panel installation.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:54pm Next Meeting THURSDAY Nov 5, 2009
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from September 6, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell, Chris Miller; Absent: Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael
Hogan
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Environmental Resource Inventory – Must be submitted to Planning Board; Mike submitted it to the ANJEC for an award and also will send it to Green Acres. Jim will send a letter to the Planning Board for approval and Jill will bring a hard copy.
Kayak Trip – Mike will look at October.
Township Meeting Attendance by EC members - suggested to rotate attendance; Lynne will send out the dates and members should choose and reply.
Land Parcels for Sale – a letter was sent out the home owners next to the 19 parcels of land; George will do a GIS on the parcels.
Meeting adjourned at 8:10p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2009 @7:30 pm
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Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes for September 6, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell, Chris Miller; Absent: Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael
Hogan
*Community Forestry - needs to inventory the town for forestry plan.
Meeting adjourned @ 8:30pm Next Meeting THURSDAY Oct 1, 2009
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from August 6, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell, Chris Miller; Absent: Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael
Hogan
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Environmental Resource Inventory – Final CD has been given out. Jay looked at it and said it was one of the finest he has seen. This CD will save the TWP $$.
Kayak Trip – Planning on having another trip in the fall; will ask Lee and invite County Environmental people.
Bob Williams draft plan – Bob needs a budget PRONTO! Jim will email Bob an ask for a general cost and then take it from there
Land Parcels for Sale – Jim was given the map, but the 19 parcels were not marked?!
Sprinklers/Open Space $$ - Discussed and members expressed frustration and logic behind this decision. Still not understanding why EC was not consulted about other sources for funding.
MISC ITEMS:
Pictometry: Is anyone using it? No one is pushing the use of the pictometry and the value of having it in the township for use. It is set up-the tax assessor has availability and can keep records updated. However, is this being done?
Bridge: Letter from Coast Guard. A man complained about the height of the bridge…the CG investigated and found the complaint unfounded. The diagram has been submitted to the WTEC and we all approve. Next step-meet with Harry
Tillet.
Meeting adjourned at 8:13p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, Sept 3, 2009 @6:00pm
BBQ Meeting @ Lynne’s House 1116 12TH AVE-BRING SWIMSUITS
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Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes for August 6, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell, Chris Miller; Absent: Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael
Hogan
*Shade Tree Budget: Bob needs the budget ASAP
*Diseased Tree List: Jill sent it to Bob Williams
*Grant:
*Forestry Club: Mike has $1000.00 to do this club. Will do it in Fall.
Meeting adjourned @ 9:00pm Next Meeting THURSDAY Sept. 3, 2009
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from July 2, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell Absent: Chris Miller, Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael Hogan
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Environmental Resource Inventory – Env. Comm. members read entire document and made necessary changes. George will save the entire document.
Kayak Trip – success. Approximately 24 people attended. Along the trip, Mike spoke about the flora and fauna. We will speak about having another trip in the fall.
Bob Williams draft plan – Jim will call Bob and get an update.
NEW ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Land Parcels for Sale – Frank wants to sell 19 parcels of land in the township. We need the block and lot #’s and we’ll do a GIS analysis on them. By the end of July, EC needs to review listings and give our comments to Frank.
Sprinklers/Open Space $$ - Open space $$ will be depleted and used to pay for a sprinkler system for the WT ball field. EC will write a letter to the Township Committee and express our concerns. Voters did not vote for sprinklers. We voted for open space. Why wasn’t EC contacted for advisement? Jim will draw up a letter.
MISC ITEMS:
Keeping in our sights - Pictometry, GIS updates/interface with township, stream assessments.
Meeting adjourned at 10:17p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, August 6, 2009 @7:30PM
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Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes for July 2, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell Absent: Chris Miller, Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael Hogan
*We were supposed to get a list of trees that needed attending to…we got the list and gave it to Bob Carroll.
*In the future, it is our responsibility to note dead or dying trees on Twp property?
-Need clarification from Bob
-hazards? -100% inventory of trees or a sampling?
-Mike may be able to use students from Forestry Club to assist? -use Twp
citizens to volunteer? -GPS the hazardous trees?
*Focus for now-Grant Clarification-Maria Monzo from Land Dimensions needs grand revisions
Meeting adjourned @ 10:26 Next Meeting THURSDAY August 6, 2009
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from June 4, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell Absent: Chris Miller, Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael Hogan
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Environmental Resource Inventory – Env. Comm. members will come together @ July 2 meeting and go over page by page to discuss any changes; we could not get the information on the contaminated wells; Land Use Element of the Master Plan-- the Planning Board wants to use Jay L.
Earth Day Poster Contest – success; students enjoyed it; posters were printed out on a giant printer and posted on the website.
Rain Garden – Eileen Miller’s idea; Jill wants to involve the EC; will get more info and be in touch with Eileen about this plus 2 parents; should connect to Earth Day somehow.
Kayak Trip – 6 people have responded so far; Paddle Shack will provide kayaks; June 14, 3pm.
Bridge – No new news; still laying groundwork; Andrea Mariner has old watercolors of South River and the peninsula, maybe we can use them as a display @ a fundraising event or brochure.
NEW ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Pine Barrens Scenic Byways Website Reimbursment– Proposed by Michael- byway goes through WT, eventually will become a federal byway, needs to be promoted—Michael requests a donation from EC for reimbursement for a website he created to promote this scenic byway, the local birding, the Dorothy Preserve, the Bridge, etc. This could lead to future grant opportunities. All EC members present agreed to this proposed reimbursement.
COAH – Pinelands municipal council- we must adopt the ordinances to get around the new COAH requirements
MISC ITEMS:
Keeping in our sights - Pictometry, GIS updates/interface with township, stream assessments.
Meeting adjourned at 8:17p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, July 2, 2009 @7:30PM
Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes for June 4, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, George Zimmermann, Julie
Powell Absent: Chris Miller, Anthony Cekada Also Attending: Michael Hogan
*We were supposed to get a list of trees that needed attending to…we got the list and gave it to Bob Carroll.
*In the future, it is our responsibility to note dead or dying trees on Twp property?
-Need clarification from Bob
-hazards?
-100% inventory of trees or a sampling?
-Mike may be able to use students from Forestry Club to assist?
-use Twp citizens to volunteer?
-GPS the hazardous trees?
*Focus for now-Grant Clarification-Maria Monzo from Land Dimensions needs grand revisions
Meeting adjourned @ 8:26pm Next Meeting THURSDAY JULY 2, 2009
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from May 7, 2009
Attending : Members- Jim Pridgeon, Jill Baxter, Lynne Lohr, Anthony Cekada, Julie Powell Absent: Chris Miller Also Attending: Michael Hogan
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
91 Cape May Avenue - DEP gave timeline to clean up or will be fined more. Site remediation guy should go out (as per Michael).
Environmental Resource Inventory – Env. Comm. members still reading over. Jill suggests adding two trees: Ground Cedar and Tree Club Moss.
Belcoville Sign – Successful project. Area looks good.
Earth Day Poster Contest – Jim will pick up posters on May 15th. Members of Env. Comm will meet at Jim’s house to judge posters on May 17th. Winners will be announced on Weymouth Twp website.
New Items Discussed:
Kayak Trip – June 14th-3pm-Rt.5-float downstream to Artisan Well Rd in Estell Manor Park.
Bring your own snacks and drinks. Mike will make arrangements to get a price from the Kayak guy. Jill and Lynne will make/decide on flyers. Lynne will make an announcement for the Post.
Bridge – Jim spoke to Harry – getting permits; habitat assessment is needed; some troubleshooting needed to be done in the bridge design; still no cost has been calculated.
MISC ITEMS:
Keeping in our sights - Pictometry, GIS updates/interface with township, stream assessments.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, June 4, 2009 @7:30PM
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from April 9, 2009
Attending : Members, Lynne Lohr, Jim Pridgeon, George Zimmermann, Jill Baxter, Anthony Cekada, Chris Miller Absent: Julie Powell
Also Attending: Michael Hogan, Millie Messina.
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Environmental Resource Inventory – Needs to be edited and final comments and determine what to do with contaminated sites. The businesses in our town should be checked to be sure they are following environmental rules and procedures
-Community Forestry Management Plan- additional information for Bob; everyone send comments to Michael about Master Plan, can use Goals and Policies
Belcoville Sign – Jill & Anthony & Julie will meet on Easter Sunday to plan a design. Jill will purchase the materials.
Earth Day Poster Contest – Forestry Theme deadline has been moved to May15.
K-2 3-5 6-8
What Do Trees Tree and Wild Life Forest Management
Give Us? Interaction
New Items Discussed:
Kayak Trip – Jim to plan May trip with Michael-May 16th or 17th @ South River 1:00; bring your own canoe or Kayak. Anthony & Jim will check out 1st field to see how this would work for putting kayaks in the water and parking.
MISC ITEMS:
None
Keeping in our sights - Pictometry, GIS updates/interface with township, stream assessments.
Meeting adjourned at 8:19p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, May 7, 2009 @7:30PM
Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes for April 9, 2009
Attending : Members, Lynne Lohr, Jim Pridgeon, George Zimmermann, Jill Baxter, Anthony Cekada, Chris Miller Absent: Julie Powell
Also Attending: Michael Hogan, Millie Messina
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY, May 7, 2009, following Environmental
Commission Meeting
Weymouth Township Environmental Commission
Meeting Minutes from March 5, 2009
Attending : Members, Lynne Lohr, Jim Pridgeon, George Zimmermann; Julie Powell, Jill Baxter, Anthony Cekada. Absent: Chris Miller.
Also Attending: Michael Hogan, Frank Craig.
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
91 Cape May Avenue - Owner has been fined$2300.
Rails to Trails Conservancy – 800 million earmarked for projects. We’re going to tap into this when we hear from the engineer.
Environmental Resource Inventory – Can’t get the information on contaminated wells. County is not forthcoming with this information. Jill will contact DEP. George will leave the contaminated sites out until all accurate information is received. Jim will send letter to Township.
Clean Communities Grant – Jill will talk to Debbie D. about this.
Belcoville Sign – Committee will meet at the sign to plan a design. Committee needs to decide on a time and day to meet. Julie suggested getting a landscaper to do the job.
Gate for Dorothy Preserve – Letters have been sent to Conservation Foundation.
Earth Day Poster Contest – Forestry Theme deadline has been moved to May15.
K-2 3-5 6-8
What Do Trees Tree and Wild Life Forest Management
Give Us? Interaction
Earth Day Clean Up - April 18th Meet at Marsh Center @ 9:30 am. Lynne will send press releases to newspapers and The Post.
New Items Discussed:
**Audubon Foundation – is promoting A Guided to Birdwatching in Atlantic County. Michael is trying to get the $$ from them for his bird watching guide.
**Eileen Miller - Field Trip to Dorothy Preserve to do more tree bores with 5-7 graders.
**Estelle Manor Mansion – People of Estelle Manor Historic group wanted the park to give the mansion to them, but the Friends of the Park wants it too.
**Julie Powell - Environmental Stewardship Seminars offered Wednesday evenings if anyone is interested.
MISC ITEMS:
Penninsula – Anthony again cleaned up the large field.
Kayak Trip – Jim to plan May trip with Michael.
Belcoville Post Office – are efficient light bulbs being used??
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Keeping in our sights - Pictometry, GIS updates/interface with township, stream assessments.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40p.m. Next Meeting-THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009 @7:30PM
Weymouth Township Shade Tree Commission
Meeting Minutes for MARCH 5, 2009
Attending : Members, Lynne Lohr, Jim Pridgeon, George Zimmermann; Julie Powell, Jill Baxter, Anthony Cekada. Absent: Chris Miller.
Also Attending: Michael Hogan, Frank Craig.
ITEMS DISCUSSED:
Forest Management Plan /Spring Seminar – George did our training on March 21st. Tree Biology. This should count as our 2nd training.
*Can anyone check on this?
Forestry Club –Weymouth Ed Foundation will pay for the club: 20-25 students and 1 paid teacher.
Earth Day Poster Contest - Forestry Theme
K-2 3-5 6-8
What Do Trees Tree and Wild Life Forest Management
Give Us? Interaction
MISC. ITEMS
NJ Forest Fire Service – Jim presented a flyer which we can incorporate in our public awareness program.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
NEXT MEETING - THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009, following Environmental
Commission Meeting
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