METUCHEN PLANNING BOARD

 

MINUTES

 

JANUARY 5, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by the Chairman, Eric Erickson, who read the statement in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act.

 

Present:           Jack Belowich                                     Kenneth O’Brien

                        Ellen Clarkson                                     Catherine Totin, Councilmember

                        Eric Erickson, Chr.                              Roseann Misrahi, Alt. I

                        Martin Jessen                                      Carlos Rodrigues, Planner

                        David Labrecque                                William Doyle, Attorney

                        Deanna Manzo, Vice Chr.                  David Hoder, Engineer

                        Edmund O’Brien, Mayor                    Sharon Hollis, Secretary

 

Absent:            John Leazer, Alt. II                             Fany Ayala, Zoning Official

 

 

Annual Reorganization of the Board

 

Mr. Doyle chaired the meeting temporarily for the purposes of the Board to elect the Chairman.

 

Chairman:  Eric Erickson

 

A motion was made by Mr. Belowich, seconded by Mr. Labrecque.  The nominations were closed.  Voice vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Vice Chairman:  Deanna Manzo

 

A motion was made by Councilmember Totin, seconded by Mr. Labrecque.  The nominations were closed.  Voice vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Attorney:  William Doyle

 

A motion was made by Mayor O’Brien, seconded by Mr. Labrecque.  The nominations were closed.  Voice vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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Secretary:  Sharon Hollis

 

A motion was made by Mr. Labrecque, seconded by Councilmember Totin.  The nominations were closed.  Voice vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Planner:  James Constantine/Carlos Rodrigues, Looney Ricks Kiss

 

A motion was made by Mayor O’Brien, seconded by Mr. Labrecque.  The nominations were closed.  Voice vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Engineer:  David Hoder, Maser Consulting

 

A motion was made by Councilmember Totin, seconded by Mr. Jessen.  The nominations were closed.  Voice vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Meeting Dates for 2006

 

January 5, 200 6                                                                      January 19, 2006

February 2, 2006                                                                     February 16, 2006

March 2, 2006                                                                         March 16, 2006

April 6, 2006                                                                           April 20, 2006

May 4, 2006                                                                            May 18, 2006

June 1, 2006                                                                            June 15, 2006

-                                                                                                                                                                             July 20, 2006

August 3, 2006                                                                       August 17, 2006

September 7, 2006                                                                  September 21, 2006

October 5, 2006                                                                      October 19, 2006

November 2, 2006                                                                  November 16, 2006

December 7, 2006                                                                   December 21, 2006

January 4, 2007                                                                       January 18, 2007

 

After a brief discussion to remove the first meeting in July, July 6th, a motion was made by Councilmember Totin, seconded by Mrs. Manzo.  Voice vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

The following members were appointed to the Technical Review Committee:  Jack Belowich, Dave Labrecque, John Leazer and Ellen Clarkson.

 

 

 

 

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RESOLUTIONS:

 

Beata and Zdzislow Makowski – Applicant is seeking minor site plan (waiver approval) to construct a 15’ wide driveway 3’ from the property line.

 

11 Elm Court                          Block 60                                  Lot 75                         Zone R-4

 

(Application denied on December 1, 2005).  A motion was made by Mr. Belowich to approve the resolution as presented, seconded by Mrs. Manzo.  Roll call vote taken.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

The minutes from the June 16, 2005, July 21, 2005 and August 18, 2005 meetings were approved as written.

 

 

There was a brief discussion about the new state statue that mandates training for Board members.

 

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                                        Sharon Hollis

                                                                        Planning Board Secretary