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Planning Board Minutes A regular monthly meeting of the Weymouth Township Planning Board was called to order on the above date by Eileen B. miller, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M. prevailing time. The chairman invited all in attendance to participate in the salute to the flag of our country. As required in Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, The Open Public Meetings Act, or “Sunshine Law,” was read by Dominick P. Messina, Secretary. Roll call: Eileen B. Miller – Chairman Present William D. Byrne – Vice-chairman Absent – called absent in advance. Jill Baxter Present Edward Benish Present H. William Billingham Present Alan Cannizzaro Present Frank C. Craig Present Karen E. Giffin Absent – called absent in advance. Richard VanWart Present Deborah D. Cohen – Alt. #1
Present – Anthony Cekada – Alt. #2 Present Also in attendance were: Dominick P. Messina – Secretary Alfred R. Scerni, Jr. Esquire – Solicitor Joseph E. Johnston, P.P., P.E., C.M.E. – Engineer/Planner Minutes of the previous meeting, Correspondence was read, and received for proper action on a motion by Richard VanWart; seconded by Alan Cannizzaro. Note: Included as correspondence was the receipt of One
(01) copy of New Jersey Zoning & Land Use, by Cox, ($94.00) and Two (02)
copies of Planning & Zoning in Page 1 of 3 The Zoning Officer’s Report for the month of May, 2007 was received on a motion by H. William Billingham; seconded by Jill Baxter. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Code Enforcement Officer’s Report – None. Vouchers submitted – None. Applications to be heard – None. Resolutions to be memorialized – None. Old Business: The Board Chairman, who is also a member of the Master Plan Review Sub-Committee, reported that the Sub-committee had met twice, and more meetings are planned until a final report is ready to be presented to the entire Planning Board. The subject of Off-road Vehicles was discussed, with a suggestion that fines for violations be stiffened or even “Doubled.” The intended effect of this could be minimized by, the often time, reluctance of Municipal Court Judges to impose maximum fines. Also discussed, was including in the proposed Ordinance the destruction or disruption of wetlands, but when, or how an ATV Operator could be held responsible for knowing when they were within a wetlands boundaries would be difficult to determine and enforce. A motion was made by Edward Benish; seconded by Richard Van Wart that the “draft” of the Off-road Vehicle Ordinance, now before the Planning Board, be forwarded to the Township Committee in its present form were it will be refined before being presented to the Public for adoption. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Alan Cannizzaro reported that he attended a regular meeting
of The Pinelands Municipal Council, held in
The next meeting of the Pinelands Municipal Council is
scheduled for Mayor Craig reported that the first reading of a Grading
Ordinance for Water Runoff Control in The Oaks of Weymouth will take place on Mayor Craig reported that, following Public Meetings held with Everett Shaw regarding the utilization of 1,800 Acres, and with the knowledge that Grant Monies will soon be exhausted, or until new appropriations are approved, Mr. Shaw was asked to provide the Township Committee with a purchase figure. A letter to this effect was forwarded to Mr. Shaw. The utilization of a portion of the 1,800 Acres for an Age Restricted Community, in conjunction with the possible purchase, utilizing available Grant Monies has been proposed to the Pinelands Commission. The Mayor also reported that the Pinelands Commission will now allow a conventional septic system for a Single Family Dwelling on 1.0 Acre instead of 3.2 Acres depending on the Deed Restriction of a certain number of Acres. Edward Benish asked if letters of appreciation had been sent to former Board members, Frank Carano and Kathleen Duda. Mayor Craig responded that he will see that Certificates of Appreciation will be sent from the Township Committee. Alan Cannizzaro expressed his concern regarding the
extensive damage in A motion was made by H. William Billingham; seconded by Jill Baxter, that the meeting be opened to the Public. Voice vote: All-in-favor. No one from the Public asked to address the Board. A motion was made by Jill Baxter; seconded by H. William Billingham, that the meeting be closed to the Public. Voice vote: All-in-favor. A motion for adjournment was made by Jill Baxter; seconded by H. William Billingham At Respectfully submitted, Dominick P. Messina, Secretary Page 3 of 3 A regular monthly meeting of the Weymouth Township Planning Board was called to order on the above date by Eileen B. Miller, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time. The Chairman invited all in attendance to participate in the salute to the flag of our country. As required in Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, The Open Public Meeting Act, or “Sunshine Law,” was read by Dominick P. Messina, Secretary. Roll call: Eileen B. Miller – Chairman Present William D. Byrne – Vice-chairman Present Jill Baxter Present Edward Benish Present H. William Billingham Absent – called absent in advance. Alan Cannizzaro Present Frank C. Craig, Jr. Present Karen E. Giffin Present Richard VanWart Absent – called absent in advance. Deborah D. Cohen – Alt. #1 Absent – called absent in advance. Anthony Cekada – Alt. #2 Present Also in attendance were: Dominick P. Messina – Secretary Alfred R. Scerni, Jr., Esquire – Solicitor – arrived at
Joseph E. Johnston, P.P.,P.E., C.M.E. – Engineer/Planner Minutes of the previous meeting, Correspondence was read, and received for proper action on a motion by Jill Baxter; seconded by Alan Cannizzaro. Voice vote: All-in-favor. The Secretary was instructed to contact the Municipal Chief Financial Officer to determine if funds are available to purchase several copies each of Planning and Zoning Manuals and Cox Manuals. Motion by Karen E. Giffin; seconded by William D. Byrne. Voice vote: All-in-favor, except for Opposition by Alan Cannizzaro. Page 1 of 4 The Zoning officer’s Report for the month of April, 2007 was received on a motion by Jill Baxter; seconded by Karen E. Giffin. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Code Enforcement Officer’s Report – None. Vouchers submitted – None. Applications to be heard – None. Resolutions to be memorialized – None. Old Business: The Agreement for Legal Services submitted by the Planning Board’s Solicitor was discussed, approved, and signed by the Chairman, Secretary, and Solicitor. Motion by Jill Baxter; seconded by Karen E. Giffin. Roll call: Anthony Cekada Yes Karen E. Giffin Yes Frank C. Craig, Jr. Yes Alan Cannizzaro Yes Edward Benish Yes Jill Baxter Yes William D. Byrne Yes Eileen B. Miller Yes The mandatory Six Year Review cycle of the Weymouth Township Master Plan was discussed, and a Sub-committee of the following volunteers was established for further review: Jill Baxter Anthony Cekada Karen E. Giffin Eileen B. Miller Joseph E. Johnston – Engineer/Planner as Staff Professional The above Sub-committee is to meet in the A proposed Ordinance regarding the control and regulation of Off-Road Vehicles, prepared by Alan Cannizzaro, was distributed for review. A copy of an article from Newsweek Magazine regarding ATVs, titled “Accidents Will Happen,” written by Julie Scelfo, was also distributed by Mr. Cannizzaro. This topic is scheduled for discussion at the Board’s next meeting. Page 2 of 4 Due to a Forestry presentation to be given before the
Weymouth Township Committee, on The intent to exercise this “Discretion” was discussed with Two of the Three members of the Sub-committee prior to this meeting. (Mr. VanWart, a member of that Sub-committee, was not informed of this decision as he was unable to attend this meeting). A Public Hearing regarding an Amendment to the Weymouth Township Stormwater Management Plan (an Element of the Master Plan) was opened. Joseph E. Johnston, Engineer/Planner reviewed the necessity for this Amendment, which was to make this Element of our Master Plan compatible with The New Jersey Pinelands Commission’s Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP). Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Jill Baxter; seconded by Alan Cannizzaro, to open the Public Hearing for Public input. Voice vote: All-in-favor. No one from the Public spoke with regard to the Amendment. A motion was made by Jill Baxter; seconded by William D. Byrne, that the Public Hearing be closed to the Public. Voice vote: all-in-favor. A motion was made by Jill Baxter; seconded by Edward Benish, that the Amendment to the Weymouth Township Stormwater Management Plan be accepted. Roll call: Anthony Cekada Yes Karen E. Giffin Yes Frank C. Craig, Jr. Yes Alan Cannizzaro Yes Edward Benish Yes Jill Baxter Yes William D. Byrne Yes Eileen B. Miller Yes Page 3 of 4 The Chairman reported on a Special, publicly advertised,
meeting she attended, on A motion was made by Alan Cannizzaro; seconded by William D. Byrne to open the meeting to the Public. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Following some brief questions, a motion was made by Alan Cannizzaro; seconded by William D. Byrne, to close the meeting to the Public. Voice vote: All-in-favor. A motion for adjournment was made by Alan Cannizzaro; seconded by William D. Byrne, at 9:00 P.M., prevailing time. Wednesday, April 11, 2007 A regular monthly meeting of the Weymouth Township Planning Board was called to order on the above date by Eileen B. Miller, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time. The chairman invited all in attendance to participate in the salute to the flag of our country. As required in Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, The Open Public Meetings Act, or “Sunshine Law,” was read by Dominick P. Messina, Secretary. Roll call: Eileen B. Miller – Chairman Present William D. Byrne – Vice-chairman Present Jill Baxter Present Edward Benish Absent – called absent in advance. H. William Billingham Present Alan Cannizzaro Present Frank C. Craig, Jr. Absent – called absent in advance. Karen E. Giffin Present Richard VanWart Present Deborah D. Cohen – Alt. #1 Present Anthony Cekada – Alt. #2 Present Also in attendance were: Dominick P. Messina – Secretary Alfred R. Scerni, Jr. Esquire – Solicitor Joseph E. Johnston, P.P., P.E., C.M.E. – Engineer/Planner Amelia A. Messina – Deputy-Mayor, acting as designee for
Frank C. Craig, Jr., Mayor. Letters dated Minutes of the previous meeting, Correspondence was read, and received for proper action on a motion by Alan Cannizzaro; seconded by Richard VanWart. Voice vote: All-in-favor. The Zoning Officer’s Report for the Month of March, 2007 was received on a motion by Jill Baxter; seconded by William D. Byrne. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Page 1 of 4 Code Enforcement Officer’s Report – None. Vouchers submitted – None. Applications to be heard - None. Resolutions to be memorialized – None. Old Business: Alfred R. Scerni, Jr. Esquire, Solicitor submitted a copy of his contract for the Year 2007. Copies were distributed to the Board Members by the Secretary, and the contract will be discussed, and if acceptable, signed by the Chairman and Secretary at the May 2007 Meeting. The Secretary announced that the contract for Engineer/Planner had been received from Remington, Vernick, and Walberg, Engineers, and the same had been signed by the Chairman and Secretary. The subject of Tree Cutting/Clear Cutting was briefly discussed without any new information at this time. However, Jill Baxter informed the Board that Mr. George Zimmerman, a member of the Weymouth Township Environmental Commission, would be giving a Forestry presentation before the Weymouth Township Committee. This should be of interest to the Tree Cutting/Clear Cutting Sub-committee. The subject of the Weymouth Township Master Plan Review was discussed. It appears that the last review was approximately in 2001 or 2002. The Secretary was instructed to contact either the Municipal Clerk or the Board’s previous Solicitor to establish a firm date of the last review. The Secretary distributed copies of the Master Plan containing the following Elements:
The Municipal Storm Water Management Element, although available, was not distributed as being too un-cumbersome to copy. The River Management Element was also not distributed as there was an uncertainty as to whether this Element was adopted. The possibility of the addition of a Municipal Conservation Element to the Master plan was discussed. Joseph E. Johnston, Engineer/Planner, informed the Board that the New Jersey Pinelands Commission has requested that our present Municipal Stormwater Management Plan be amended to comply with the Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) adopted by the Pinelands Commission. Page 2 of 4 Mr. Johnston, informed the Board that he would make the necessary amendment(s). The Secretary is then to advertise for a Public Hearing of the amended Element Ten (10) days prior to the May 09, 2007 Planning Board Meeting, notify, by Certified Mail, all neighboring Municipalities and the Atlantic County Planning Board. The requested amendments to this Element will then be recommended to the Weymouth Township Committee for adoption. A full review of the Master Plan is planned, with sub-committees reviewing various Elements. The Chairman informed the Board that she had spoken to the
New Jersey Pinelands Commission about the development of the 1,800
non-contiguous Acres in The Chairman exercised “Chair Discretion” in abolishing the existing sub-committee that was formed regarding the possible development of the 1,800 non-contiguous Acres until such time the need arises for a new sub-committee to address the subject. The Chairman discussed the importance of Training Opportunities, and urged Board Members who have not taken the mandatory training to do so. The amending of our present Ordinance(s) regulating the use ATVs was again discussed. The Board Members were asked to review the Ordinance
adopted by Jill Baxter distributed a brochure titled The South River Natural Trail.
Alan Cannizzaro reported that he had attended a Joint
Pinelands and Pinelands Municipal Council Meeting on Jill Baxter reported that Mr. George Zimmerman, a member of the Weymouth Township Environmental Commission, is compiling a Natural Resource Inventory as an Environmental Commission endeavor. This information could eventually become a Municipal Conservation Element of the Weymouth Township Master Plan. Jill Baxter reported that the Atlantic County Environmental
Commission will be conducting a tour of the Page 3 of 4 The Weymouth Township Environmental Commission will be
conducting a “Clean Up” behind Lenape Landing in Belcoville, The Chairman intended to open the meeting for public participation, but no one from the public was present. A motion for adjournment was made by William D. Byrne; seconded by Richard VanWart at 8:40 P.M., prevailing time. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Respectfully submitted, Dominick P. Messina, Secretary Page 4 of 4 A regular monthly meeting of the Weymouth Township Planning Board was called to order on the above date by Eileen B. Miller, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time. The Chairman invited all in attendance to participate in the salute to the flag of our country. As required in Chapter 231 of The Laws of 1975, The Open Public Meetings Act, or “Sunshine Law,” was read by Dominick P. Messina, Secretary. Roll call: Eileen B. Miller – Chairman Present William D. Byrne – Vice-chairman Present Jill Baxter Absent – called absent in advance Edward Benish Present H. William Billingham Present Alan Cannizzaro Present Frank C. Craig, Jr. Present Karen E. Giffin Present Richard VanWart Present Deborah D. Cohen – Alt. #1 Present Anthony Cekada – Alt. #2 Present Also in attendance were: Dominick P. Messina – Secretary Alfred R. Scerni, Jr., Esquire – Solicitor Joseph E. Johnston, P.E., P.P.,C.M.E. – Engineer/Planner Minutes of the previous meeting, Correspondence was read, and received for proper action on a motion by Richard VanWart; seconded by Karen E. Giffin. Voice vote: All-in-favor. The Zoning Officer’s Report for the Months of January and February 2007 was received on a motion by Alan Cannizzaro; seconded by William D. Byrne. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Code Enforcement Officer’s Report – None. Vouchers submitted – None. Vouchers submitted for payment – None. Applications to be heard – None. Resolutions to be memorialized – None. Old Business: The Engineer/Planner Contracts from Remington, Vernick, & Walberg, Engineers, had not been received for signing. The Solicitor’s Contract for 2007 has not been received. H. William Billingham, a member of the Tree Cutting/Clear Cutting Sub-committee, distributed a Sub-committee Report of Goals and Objectives comprised of 15 points. Mr. Billinham asked the other Board Members to review the Report, and then, if anyone else had additional input, they should pass this information to any member of the Sub-committee. The Sub-committee plans to meet again to refine the Report. Mr. Benish asked, that “assuming The Oaks of Weymouth was
none existent today, would The New Jersey Pinelands Commission approve a project
or a development of a similar magnitude in Mr. Benish was informed that A verbal request was made to Member Mayor Craig, that an item be placed on the Weymouth Township Committee Agenda, that would require the present Township Engineering Firm (Fralinger Engineering) to certify to the Township whether or not the development in The Oaks of Weymouth is continuing in conformance with the guidelines set forth in the original Site Plan approval. It was also suggested by our Solicitor, that if there was a benefit to be derived, the Sub- committee could make inquiry to The New Jersey Pineland Commission, to ascertain Pinelands Certification of, and conformance by The Oaks of Weymouth, of whose Site Plan was approved, or signed–off, in 1994 or 1995.
The question of the Code Enforcement Officer’s activity was discussed, once again, with regard, to signage, especially along 11th. Avenue. The Board was reminded that, although it has no enforcement authority, the Municipal Clerk has written to the Public Utilities regarding the utilization of electric or telephone poles by private businesses to advertise their services. Page 2 of 3 Note: The January 10, 2007 Minutes reflect the availability of a recently designed, Three (3) Part-Complaint Form by our Municipal Clerk whereby any citizen can execute a Complaint and the Municipal Clerk will then forward this complaint to the proper enforcement Municipal Authority. Mr. Benish inquired if any information has been recently
received regarding the possible development of
the1,800 non-contiguous Acres in New
Business: The Chairman suggested that the Board start to review the Master Plan, which must be updated, or at the very least, be reviewed every Six Years. Alan Cannizzaro reported that the There was no report regarding Zoning Board activity or the Environmental Commission. A motion for adjournment was made by Richard VanWart; seconded by Karen E. Giffin, at 8:35 P.M., prevailing time. Voice vote: All-in-favor. Respectfully submitted, Dominick P. Messina, Sec’y. Page 3 of 3 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 A regular meeting of the Weymouth Township Planning Board was called to order on the above date by Eileen B. Miller, Chairman, at 7:30 P.M., prevailing time. Prior to calling the meeting to order, the Chairman introduced Alfred R. Scerni, Jr., Esquire, the Board’s new Solicitor, to the members present. The Chairman invited all in attendance to participate in the salute to the flag of our country. As required in Chapter 231 of the Laws of 1975, The Open Public Meetings Act or “Sunshine Law,” was read by Dominick P. Messina, Secretary. Roll call: Eileen B. Miller – Chairman Present William D. Byrne – Vice-chairman Absent – called absent in advance Jill Baxter Present Edward Benish Present H. William Billingham Absent – called absent in advance Alan Cannizzaro Present Frank C. Craig, Jr. Present Karen E. Giffin Present Richard VanWart Absent – called absent in advance Deborah D. Cohen – Alt. #1 Present Anthony Cekada – Alt. #2 Present Also in attendance were: Dominick P. Messina – Secretary Alfred R. Scerni, Jr., Esquire – Solicitor Joseph E. Johnston, P.E.,P.P., C.M.E. – Engineer/Planner Minutes of the previous meeting, The following two items in the minutes were amended: Page 1 of 4
There was no correspondence to be read. The Zoning Officer’s Report for the Month of January 2007 was not available. There was no report of activity from the Code Enforcement Officer. Vouchers submitted for payment – None. Mr. David M. Neyers, Following Mr. Neyers’ introduction and statement of facts, Mr. Neyers was informed that, being a portion of his proposed Sub-division would result in the Commercial portion of his property to extend, or overflow into the R-2 Zone, this would make his proposed Sub-division a more Non-conforming Use. Mr. Neyers was advised that his proposed Application should be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Resolution No. 2007-03-PB, regarding the Minor Sub-division granted to Christopher and Vera Roth, Block 11, Lot(s) 06 & 07, was approved for memorialization on a motion by Alan Cannizzaro; seconded by Jill Baxter. Page 2 of 4 Roll call: Anthony Cekada Yes Deborah D. Cohen Yes Karen E. Giffen Yes Frank C. Craig, Jr. Yes Alan Cannizzaro Yes Edward Benish Yes Jill Baxter Yes Eileen B. Miller Yes Due to the absence of H. William Billingham, a Sub-committee Report regarding Tree Cutting/Clear Cutting was not available. There was some discussion as to whether or not this subject should be continued to be pursued. It was finally agreed that the subject should be continued to be reviewed, taking into consideration what is already addressed in our present Ordinance and the allowances permitted by the Pinelands Commission. Then the potential for recommended amendment(s) to our present Ordinance can be determined. Contracts for Engineer/Planner for the Planning Board had not been received as of this date. Alan Cannizzaro reported that at the last meeting of The
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During the Public Portion of the meeting, Amelia Messina informed the Board that the State Police, and the Division of Fish and Wildlife had made several arrests with substantial fines, with regard to the illegal use of ATVs, in both the Dorothy and Belcoville areas of the Township Page 3 of 4 Jill Baxter reported that the Weymouth Township
Environmental Commission is sponsoring a Gardening Seminar on The Chairman opened the meeting to the floor, and the only participation or input was as previously mentioned, with regard to All Terrain Vehicles. A motion for adjournment was made by Jill Baxter; seconded
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