STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
July 27, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
A REGULAR MEETING of the Stillwater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on the above date and time. The meeting was called to order in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
The flag was saluted, and roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Lippencott, Mrs. Draghi, Mrs. Mountford, Mr. Kochenthal, Mr. Bessler
MEMBERS ABSENT: Mr. van der Haeghen, Mr. Wykoff, and Mr. Doolittle
ALSO PRESENT: William Haggerty, Esq., and Committeewoman Lisa Chammings
Swearing in of Board Members: None
Approval of Minutes:
Mrs. Draghi made the motion to approve the July 2026 minutes, seconded by Mr. Bessler.
Roll Call: Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mr. Bessler – Yes.
Resolutions:
– Nugent (940 Emmons Lane, Block 3602, Lot 13)
Mr. Kochenthal made a motion to memorialize the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Bessler.
– Nugent (940 Emmons Lane, Block 3602, Lot 13)
Completeness: None
Hearings: None
Bills:
Mrs. Draghi made a motion to pay the bills below, seconded by Mr. Kochenthal:
VanCleef Engineering – Kenefick 2101/6 $1,152.00
Roll Call: Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mr. Bessler – Yes.
Old/New Business:
Mr. Haggerty prepared a draft Ordinance excluding propane tanks and generators from the definition section of accessory structures. The topic was discussed by the Board Members, Mr. Haggerty requested any revisions or suggestions be emailed to him. Thereafter, he will present the Ordinance to the Township Committee.
Correspondence: None
Committee Liaison Report:
The liaison report was provided by Committeewoman Lisa Chammings:
– The Township Committee met one time since the last Zoning Board meeting. There was a second reading of an Ordinance regarding a gas franchise. Elizabethtown Gas is looking to enter Stillwater, beginning near the Paulinskill Lake Area.
– Ordinance 2026-10 was read to supplement our code to include data centers as non-permitted use.
– A second reading was done regarding the Ordinance for more money to replace fuel tanks for the DPW. An additional ordinance was read regarding the purchase of tools for the DPW mechanic. Prior mechanics had their own tools and took them when they left the position.
– The grace period for the August tax payment has been extended to August 24th.
– 2 part-time employees were hired for the recycling center, 1 full-time employee and 2 part-time employees were hired for the DPW, and 1 part-time employee was hired as a receptionist at Town Hall.
– A tax certificate was redeemed for a property located on Route 619. The Recycling tonnage grant was accepted. Grant applications to pave Hampton Road and Possum Hill Road have been submitted. There was a lien redemption on a property on Maple Trail. Discussion was held to change the dumpster at Veteran’s Park to a bear proof one. Speakers for the microphones in the meeting room have been ordered.
– Topics discussed in Executive Session included a letter from a resident, short-term rentals, a non-binding referendum, a policy and procedure question about Land Use Boards, and utilization of sick time.
– Dave Manser advised of a September 10th meeting at KRHS about possible consolidation discussion with local schools.
– October 3rd is Clean Up Day.
– Mrs. Chammings thanks TA Mountford Company for all their years of service to Stillwater Township.
Open to the Public:
The session was opened to the public at 7:39pm.
Lisa Chammings spoke regarding the subject of condensers not being allowed in front yards and feels there should be some exceptions depending on the size of the property and location of the home in proximity to the property line.
With there being no further public comment, the hearing was closed at 7:43pm.
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: With there being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting. With a voice vote, all were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Penny Bair
