September 17, 2025 REGULAR MEETING

STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
PLANNING BOARD MEETING
September 17, 2025

The regular meeting of the Stillwater Township Planning Board was held on the above date and was called to order by Vice Chair Pierce at 7:00pm.

Roll Call:
Members Present: Mr. Pierce, Mayor Chammings, Mr. Lippencott, Ms. Kavanagh, Mrs. McDonough, Mrs. Fornari
Members Absent: Mrs. Puccio, Mr. Voris, and Mrs. Delaney
Also Present: William Haggerty, Esq. and Ralph Goduco, P.E.

The Board stood for the flag salute, and it was announced that adequate notice of this meeting had been given to the public and the press under the provisions of the “Open Public Meetings Act”, N.J.S.A 10:4-1 et. seq.

Minutes: Mayor Chammings made the motion to approve the August 2025 Minutes, seconded by Ms. Kavanagh.

Roll Call: Mayor Chammings – Yes, Ms. Kavanagh – Yes, Mr. Pierce – Yes, Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mrs. McDonough – Yes, Mrs. Fornari – Yes.

Memorializing Resolutions: None

Completeness: None

Hearings: Carson – 936 Dove Island Road, Block 3807, Lot 1 & Block 3903, Lot 6 12 & 13.01

Richard Valenti, Esquire testified on behalf of the Carson Family. Their application is requesting changes of lot lines to address their goal of encompassing a perimeter around an existing pond. The larger lot 1 is owned by Martha Carson and the additional lots in the application are owned by other family members. They will be merging two smaller lots into one. No buildings are proposed, and no variances are required to accomplish their request.

Open to the Public: The meeting was opened to the public at 7:16pm. With there being no public comment, the hearing was closed to the public.

Mr. Pierce made a motion to deem the above matter complete for a hearing, seconded by Mr. Lippencott.

Roll Call: Mr. Pierce – Yes, Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mayor Chammings – Yes, Ms. Kavanagh – Yes, Mrs. McDonough – Yes, Mrs. Fornari – Yes.

Bills: Mrs. Fornari made the motion to approve payment of the below bill, seconded by Mrs. McDonough.

Dolan and Dolan – General     $175.00
Dolan and Dolan – Carson, Block 3807, Lot 1 & Block 3903, Lots 6, 12, & 13.01     $227.50

Roll Call: Mrs. Fornari – Yes, Mrs. McDonough – Yes, Mr. Pierce – Yes, Mayor Chammings – Yes, Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Ms. Kavanagh – Yes,

Old/New Business:
Mr. Pierce provided an overview of last month’s discussion regarding an AirBnB Ordinance. Our clerk has prepared an Application for Short-Term Rentals based off the existing Bed & Breakfast Application. A sample will be available for next month’s meeting. Mr. Haggerty discussed the recent Sparta Ordinance.

Mayor Chammings confirmed that the Board will table joining the Economic Development Program until 2026.

Correspondence: NJPO

Liaisons:
The Township Committee report was provided by Mayor Chammings:
The Township accepted the resignation of DPW employee, Jerry Leatham, who worked for the Township for approximately 20 years. All the best is wished for him in his retirement. Jeff Gardner will continue as the Acting Supervisor.

Stillwater Clean Up Day is scheduled for October 4, 2025. There will also be a free Shred-It Event at the Township Building from 9am-12pm. Town Hall will be closed on October 3rd for an In-Service day to gather documents to be shredded.

Two grants were accepted: one in the amount of $250.00 for the CERT Program and another in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Emergency Management Program.

The upcoming of bridge closings were briefly discussed.

An ordinance was rescinded regarding giving the F450 ambulance to the rescue squad. It was decided it is not mechanically sound to be used in that capacity. It will be put to use as a utility truck for the DPW. A pickup truck was also sold for $3,020.00.

School taxes were paid in the approximate amount of $1,000,000.00. Salt and grit will not be provided to the Crandon Lake Association this year.

Lake Plymouth Association will be holding a meeting on October 21st regarding repairs to their dam.

The Environmental Commission Report was provided by Dr. Lippencott:
The Environmental Commission met on September 8th.

Discussion was held regarding the Swartswood State Park treatment works permit application. In addition, Dr. Jean Gibson attended the meeting and provided a letter with concerns regarding lack of maintenance (i.e., concession stand is closed, bathrooms not in working order, no lifeguards, poor water quality, etc.).

A Wild & Scenic River update will be provided in October.

An Environmental Achievement nomination was submitted to NJAC regarding the 40-Year Surface Water Quality Report.

The TREX Program continues its mission to collect plastics.

A site survey was completed for the Zoning Board.

A mountain lion sighting was reported when the endangered species subject was discussed.

Executive Session: None

Public Comment: The hearing was opened to the public at 8:02pm. There being no public comment, the meeting was closed to the public.

Adjournment:
With there being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting with all in favor at 8:02pm.

Respectfully Submitted:
Penny Bair, Secretary