January 20, 2021

Planning Board

Minutes

The reorganization and regular meeting of the Stillwater Township Planning Board was held via Zoom and was called to order by William Haggerty at 7:30 p.m.  He led the Board in the flag salute and he 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.  Attorney Haggerty administered the oath of office to Mayor Chammings, Mr. Scott, and Ms. Stark.

Members Present:       Mr.   Donofrio

Ms.   Chammings

Ms.   Stark

Ms.   Puccio

Mr.   Scott

                                      Mr.   Pierce

Mr.   Branagan

Mr.   Barta

      Also Present:          Attorney Haggerty

Engineer Golden

REORGANIZATION

Election of Chairman

Attorney Haggerty called for a nomination for Chairman.  Mr. Scott made the motion to nominate Ms. Puccio as Chairman.  Ms. Puccio declined and she made the motion to nominate Mr. Pierce.  Motion seconded by Mr. Donofrio.  Attorney Haggerty asked if there were any other nominations.  With there being no further nominations, the nominations were closed.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Abstain                         Mr.  Branagan-Yes

 Election of Vice-Chairman:

Chairman Piece made the motion to nominate Ms. Puccio as Vice Chairman.  Motion seconded by Mr. Donofrio.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

 Mayor Chammings thanked Ms. Puccio for her years of service as Chairwoman and she welcomed Mr. Pierce in the Chair position.

Appointment of Board Professionals:

Mr. Scott made the motion to appoint Mr. Haggerty as the Board Attorney.  Motion seconded by Ms. Puccio.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Mr. Scott made the motion to appoint Mr. Golden as the Board Engineer.  Motion seconded by Ms. Puccio.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Appointment of Board Secretary:

Mr. Scott made the motion to appoint Alfia Schemm as the Board Secretary.  Motion seconded by Mr. Donofrio.  Roll call vote

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Mayor Chammings thanked the Board Professionals and the Board Secretary.

 Designation of Meeting Date, Time and Place

Ms. Puccio made the motion to designate the 3^rd Wednesday of the month as the Regular Agenda Meeting (including 1/19/22), at 7:30 p.m., via Zoom until further notice.  The meetings will resume back at the Stillwater Municipal Building once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.  Motion seconded by Mayor Chammings.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Designation of Official Newspapers:

Mr. Scott made the motion to designate the NJ HERALD and the SUNDAY NJ HERALD as the Official Newspapers.  Motion seconded by Mr. Donofrio.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

MINUTES:

Mr. Donofrio made the motion to approve the minutes of November 18, 2020. Motion seconded by Mr. Barta.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Abstain

Mr.  Pierce-Abstain                         Mr.  Branagan-Yes

PUBLIC SESSION

Chairman Pierce opened the meeting up to the public.  With there being no public comment, the meeting was closed to the public.

BILLS:                                             Dolan & Dolan

                  Re:  General                                                                $325.00

Re:  Dingertopadre                                                   $  82.50

                                                           NJPO

                  Re:  Dues                                                                  $185.00

Mr. Scott made the motion to approve the bills, funds permitting.  Motion seconded by Mr. Donofrio.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:          

   #20-002   Fred & Sharyn Dingertopadre , B 3302, L 14-Completeness/Hearing 

   Fred and Sharyn Dingertopadre along with Engineer Douglas Dykstra were all sworn in.  Board Attorney Haggerty stated that a slopes analysis was submitted, which Board Engineer Golden shared to the screen and he recommended that the application be deemed complete.

Ms. Puccio made the motion to deem the application complete.  Motion seconded by Mr. Scott.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Mr. Dykstra reviewed the proposed minor subdivision and the variance for lot frontage.  He stated that they met with the County to conduct a sight distance analysis and the proposed configuration was what was agreed upon.  He stated that they are also proposing a future dwelling in steep/critical slopes, which was addressed by Board Engineer Golden.  The Board continued to discuss the proposal and the existing driveway.  The Dingertopadres agreed to contact the neighbor regarding the driveway.           

The Board noted that there are existing barns on the property and the fish stocking and fisherman’s use of the driveway.  Board Secretary Schemm stated that she did receive a telephone call from an adjacent property owner stating that a property owner is not listed on the submitted map; however, she noted that everyone on both the September and the updated December 200 foot list were noticed, as they were slightly different.  Mr. Dykstra stated that they did provide notice to everyone on both lists.  Board Attorney Haggerty stated that the Applicant is entitled, by Statue, to rely on the 200 foot list provided to them by the Tax Assessor.

Mr. Donofrio made the motion to grant the proposal as discussed and agreed upon this evening.  Motion seconded by Mr. Scott.  Discussion:  The Board noted that there is no public  Roll call vote:

Mr. Barta-Yes                                 Ms. Chammings-Yes

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Puccio-Yes                               Ms. Stark-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Abstain

Board Engineer clarified that the Board granted the variances in addition to the subdivision.  Mr. & Mrs. Dingertopadre thanked the Board.

   Barns/Family Farms/Commercial Farms

   Deferred

Airbnb

   Deferred

 Liaison Updates-Committee, Mayor, Board of Adjustment, and Environmental

Jack Branagan, provided the Environmental Commission update, which was discussed with the Board: water testing; a problem water testing site at Veterans Memorial Park probably due to livestock; beautification project; the sponsored signs which will provide information to the public on the planting of the trees; clearing of trees; and a new Environmental Member.

   Mayor Chammings and Mr. Scott, provided the Committee update, which was discussed with the Board:  Recycling Coordinator presentation and the prohibition on wet cardboard and a survey on what is being brought in and who is utilizing the Recycling Center; budget meetings and some of the big ticket items; property sales; Environmental Member appointment; and the Recreation Secretary appointment.

Board Secretary Schemm provided the Zoning Board of Adjustment update: No new applications and no scheduled meeting in January.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Board Secretary Schemm stated that she sent out Correspondence and she noted that the Board also received a courtesy copy of the Board of Education’s proposal for a Driveway Gate and Bollards.

 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: 

No Public.    

ADJOURNMENT:

With there being no further business, there was a motion made and seconded to adjourn the meeting.  In a voice vote, all were in favor at 8:35 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted:

Alfia Schemm

Board Secretary

2/15/21