Open public meeting statement.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Richard Innella, and a statement was made that the meeting was duly advertised and met all of the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act.  Those present were:  Jason Dunn (As Mayor’s Designee), Ted Brace, Sharon Tufaro, Glenn Barbagallo, George Zitone, Ron Ruberto, Gene Crawford, Charles Teufert, Richard Innella, Sharon M. Yarosz, the board secretary, and William Haggerty, Esq., the board attorney.

Those absent were:  Darren Ponce (excused) and Katherine Snyder (excused).

MINUTES

It was noted that the February 8, 2007, March 8, 2007, and April 12, 2007 Land Use Board Minutes were not yet prepared.

RESOLUTIONS

Laura McDonald – LUB 07-04 – Block 1, Lot 24 – “C” Variance:

The Resolution was reviewed.  A Motion was made by Ted Brace and seconded by Glenn Barbagallo to approve the Resolution for an Application by Laura McDonald for a “C” Variance.  Roll Call:  Ted Brace, yes; Glenn Barbagallo, yes; George Zitone, yes; Gene Crawford, yes; Charles Teufert, yes; and Richard Innella, yes.  The Motion was carried.

Judith Ann Armstrong Zernhelt – LUB 07-05 – Block 16, Lot 12.06 & 12.04 – Minor Subdivision & Variance:

The Resolution was reviewed.  A Motion was made by Gene Crawford and seconded by Ted Brace to approve the Resolution for an Application by Judith Ann Armstrong Zernhelt for a Minor Subdivision and Variance. Roll Call:  Ted Brace, yes; Glenn Barbagallo, yes; Ron Ruberto, yes; Gene Crawford, yes; Charles Teufert, yes; and Richard Innella, yes.  The Motion was carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Fence Ordinance:

Mrs. Tufaro indicated that there needs to be some revisions to the fence ordinance with regard to agricultural fencing.  A discussion was held with regard to having some restrictions on agricultural fencing such as the height at 8 feet and uniform in appearance and the materials to be appropriate fencing construction.  Mrs. Tufaro indicated that there should also be a requirement to obtain a zoning permit for fencing.

A Motion was made by Glenn Barbagallo and seconded by Ted Brace to revise the fence ordinance to include an agricultural exemption from the ordinance with the following restrictions to agricultural fencing:  Fences can be no more than 8’ high, uniform in appearance and materials appropriate for fence construction.  All were in favor.  The Motion was carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Frances Biccum – LUB 06-22 – Block 5, Lot 5 – Steenykill Road – “C” Variance:

Mr. Haggerty showed the board a hand drawn variance map submitted by the applicant and questioned if this map would be acceptable to the board for submission on this application.  After a lengthy discussion, the board indicated that the applicant would have to obtain a professional to prepare the variance map showing all the accurate setbacks and measurements.  The board also felt that the applicant should be given a 60 day time period to submit a corrected application and/or letter from her engineer/surveyor that plans are being prepared.

VOUCHERS

A Motion was made by Glenn Barbagallo and seconded by Ted Brace to pay the following vouchers:

KSM Engineering, P.C. regarding McDonald (escrow) in the amount of $112.00; and

KSM Engineering, P.C. regarding Zernhelt (escrow) in the amount of $225.00; and

KSM Engineering, P.C. regarding Masset (escrow) in the amount of $112.50; and

KSM Engineering, P.C. regarding Masset (escrow) in the amount of $150.00; and

KSM Engineering, P.C. regarding General Administration (April) in the amount of $300.00; and

KSM Engineering, P.C. regarding McDonald (escrow) in the amount of $112.00; and

Roll Call:  Jason Dunn, yes; Ted Brace, yes; Sharon Tufaro, yes; Glenn Barbagallo, yes; George Zitone, yes; Ron Ruberto, yes; Gene Crawford, yes; Charles Teufert, yes; and Richard Innella, yes.  The Motion was carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

The correspondence was reviewed.  No formal action was taken.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The meeting was opened to the public.  There was no public participation.  The meeting was closed to the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Having no further business, a Motion was made by Gene Crawford and seconded by Glenn Barbagallo to adjourn the meeting.  All were favor.  The Meeting was adjourned.

Minutes prepared by:
SHARON M. YAROSZ
Land Use Board Secretary