September 16, 2020

Planning Board

Minutes 

The regular meeting of the Stillwater Township Planning Board was held via Zoom Virtual Meeting Service and was called to order by Chairwoman Puccio at 7:32 p.m.  She led the Board in the flag salute and she 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.

Members Present:       Mr.  Donofrio

Ms.  Stark

Mr.  Scott

Mr.  Pierce

Mr.  Branagan

Mr.  Barta

Ms.  Chammings

 Ms.  Puccio

Also Present:               Mr.  Haggerty

Mr.  Golden

MINUTES:

Mr. Donofrio made the motion to approve the minutes of August 19, 2020.  Motion seconded by Mr. Branagan. Roll call vote:

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Stark-Yes                                 Mr.  Barta-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Ms. Chammings-Yes                      Ms.  Puccio-Abstain

PUBLIC SESSION

Chairwoman Puccio opened the meeting up to the public at 7:35 p.m..  With there being no public comment, the meeting was closed to the public.

  BILLS:                                              Dolan & Dolan

                  Re:   General                                                                      $325.00

Re:   Wills Subdivision                                                    $  66.00

                                               Golden

Re:  Wills Subdivision                                                     $330.00                                                           

Mr. Pierce made the motion to approve the bills, funds permitting.  Motion seconded by Ms. Stark.  Roll call vote:

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Stark-Yes                                 Mr.  Barta-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Ms. Chammings-Yes                      Ms.  Puccio-Yes

OLD/NEW BUSINESS:

   #20-001  Michael S. Wills & Agnes M. Toccket, Block 4308, Lots 1, 2, & 3

   Michael S. Wills was sworn in.  Also present Ken Dykstra who was sworn in.  The Applicants reviewed the reconfiguring of the lot lines, the proposed lot line adjustment/subdivision, and a compliant driveway.  Board Engineer Golden had several questions in regards to the proposal: creating conforming lots and water service.

The hearing was opened to the public.  With there being no public comment, the hearing was closed to the public.

Mr. Donofrio made the motion to approve the application. Motion seconded by Mr. Pierce.  Roll call vote:   

Mr. Donofrio-Yes                           Mr.  Scott-Yes

Ms. Stark-Yes                                 Mr.  Barta-Yes

Mr.  Pierce-Yes                               Mr.  Branagan-Yes

Ms. Chammings-Yes                      Ms.  Puccio-Yes

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

    Mayor Chammings updated the Board on the following:  the resignation of two township employees; re-doing the bid for equipment; discussion on two township properties and appraisals; job description for the open office position; quality of water in Paulinskill Lake; and the Zoom meeting regarding the rate increase for JCP&L

Mr. Scott updated the Board on the following: discussion on Gallagher property;  paving; unsafe buildings; clean up date of  September 26th; tire collection; tricky tray to be held; liaison to the Community Center; and a Christmas tree at the Community Center.

   Mr. Branagan, provided the Environmental Commission update, which was discussed with the Board: beautification project Laurel Drive; new environmental member; water testing project for streams; and soil movement on Hardwick Road.

Board Secretary Schemm, provided the Board of Adjustment update:  An application that will be heard in October for an existing pole barn.

Board Engineer Golden questioned the Township Ordinance in regards to development and water connections and whether the Board would want to review the issue.  He also questioned the lot depth in R 7.5 Zone

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 8:16 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted:

Alfia Schemm

Board Secretary

10/16/20