STILLWATER TOWNSHIP
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
November 28, 2022
A REGULAR MEETING of the Stillwater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 7:32 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lippencott in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The flag was saluted and roll call taken:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Lippencott, Mrs. Draghi, Mr. Kochenthal, Mr. Wykoff, Ms. Mountford, and Mr. Sarni
MEMBER ABSENT: Mr. van der Haeghen
ALSO PRESENT: Attorney Clifford Gibbons
MINUTES:
Mr. Sarni made the motion to approve the minutes of October 24, 2022, seconded by Mrs. Draghi. Roll call vote in favor: Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mr. Sarni-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Abstain, Mr. Kochenthal-Abstain, and Mrs. Draghi-Yes.
MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION:
#627 Bill & Donna Urban, Block 3804, Lot 2.01
Ms. Schemm stated that there were a few edits made by Attorney Haggerty and the final draft has been provided for signature.
Mrs. Draghi made the motion to adopt the Resolution. Motion seconded by Mr. Sarni. Roll call vote in favor: Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mr. Sarni-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Abstain, Mr. Kochenthal-Abstain, and Mrs. Draghi-Yes.
COMPLETENESS:
# 628 Alexander Fisher, Block 2401, Lot 53
The Board reviewed the completeness report of November 18th and Mr. Fisher’s proposal The Board briefly discussed the scheduling of the next meeting date.
Ms. Mountford made the motion to deem the application complete. Motion seconded by Mr. Wykoff . Roll call vote in favor: Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mr. Sarni-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Abstain, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, and Mrs. Draghi-Yes.
Ms. Schemm stated that she will advise the Applicant’s Attorney of the scheduling of the next meeting date, once the Board makes a determination on when that date will be.
#629 Albert & Regina Giannantonio, Block 3804, Lot 1.03
The Board reviewed the completeness report of November 16th.Mr. Kochenthal made the motion to deem the application complete. Motion seconded by Ms. Mountford. Roll call vote in favor: Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mr. Sarni-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Abstain, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, and Mrs. Draghi-Yes.
BILLS:
Mrs. Draghi made the motion to pay the following bills, seconded by Ms. Mountford. .
Dolan & Dolan Re: General 33.00
Dolan & Dolan Re: Skylands 66.00
Dolan & Dolan Re: General 362.50
Dolan & Dolan Re: Urban 354.75
Dolan & Dolan Re: Giannantonio 33.00
Dolan & Dolan Re: Maio 66.00
Golden Re: Giannantonio 480.00
Golden Re: Fisher 420.00
Roll call vote in favor: Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mr. Sarni-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Abstain, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, and Mrs. Draghi-Yes.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Other
RFP-Engineer Interviews
The Board discussed the Planning Board meeting on 12/7/22 to interview Engineers. Ms. Schemm stated that she did advertise, for the Zoning Board, if there is a quorum of Board Members present.
Board Secretary Position
The Board discussed the procedure for advertising and filling the Board Secretary position and Mr. Gibbons had some suggestions.
December Meeting Date
The Board discussed the December meeting date, which is scheduled for the day that Christmas is observed. After a brief discussion it was agreed to cancel the December meeting date and to carry all business to the Board’s January 23rd meeting.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Chairman Lippencott opened the meeting to the public at 8:01 p.m. With there being no public comment, the meeting was closed to the public.
COMMITEE LIAISON REPORT:
Ms. Chammings was in attendance and she provided the Committee Liaison report: no applications for the Board Secretary position, appointment of the recreation secretary, code review, foreclosures, noise complaints/concerns, community center improvements, lighting improvements, bio char ordinance, and accepting the resignation of the board secretary. She thanked Ms. Schemm for her years of service as the Planning and Zoning Board Secretary. She also stated that there will be a Employee Christmas luncheon on December 14th and the tree lighting at the Community Center is scheduled for this weekend.
ADJOURNMENT:
With there being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at
8:09 p.m. In a voice vote, all were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfia Schemm, Board Secretary
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