North Hanover Township
Joint Land Use Board
7:00 p.m. @ Municipal Complex
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Call
to Order
Board Secretary Alexandra DeGood called the January 11, 2023 Joint Land Use Board Reorganization Meeting to order at 7:00pm.
Flag Salute
Statement – Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act
“The provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act have been met. Notice of this meeting has been transmitted to the Burlington County Times and the Courier Post, given to those having requested and paying for the same and posted on the bulletin board in the foyer of the Municipal Building”
Oath of Office for Board Member Appointees
Class I – David Forsyth
Class III- Ronald DeBaecke
Class IV- Tom Kimball
Class IV- Debbie Kucowski
Class IV- Greg Grauer
Class IV- Jack Smylie
Alt # 2- Patricia Mellor
Members were sworn in by Notary Public for the State of New Jersey Alexandra DeGood
Roll Call For Attendance
In Attendance: Russ Comisky Jim Durr, Ron DeBaecke, David Forsyth, Greg Grauer, Tom Kimball, Debbie Kucowski, Jack Smylie, Patricia Mellor, Wayne Voorhees
Nomination for Chair
Board Secretary Alexandra DeGood opened the floor for nomination for Chairman. Jim Durr nominated Tom Kimball. Ron DeBaecke seconded the nomination. No other nominations were made. Tom Kimball accepted the nomination and took over the meeting.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Nomination for Vice Chairperson
Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair. Jim Durr nominated Greg Grauer for Vice Chair. Ron DeBaecke seconded the motion. No other nomination where made. Greg Grauer accepted the nomination.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Nomination for Board Secretary
Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor for nomination for Board Secretary. Tom Kimball nominated Alexandra DeGood. Debbie Kucowski seconded the motion. Alexandra DeGood accepted the nomination
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Board Professional Discussion & Nominations
Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor for nomination for Board Solicitor. RFP’s were received from Stephen Raymond of the law firm of Raymond, Coleman, and Heinhold and Christopher Dasti Esq. of Dasti and Associates. The board discussed both firms. Their fee’s as well as experience were discussed but all. Mr. Durr asked if they Raymond, Coleman, and Heinhold were still in Chesterfield Township. Mr. DeBaecke stated he wasn’t sure but believed they were not for this coming year. The board agreed that were as Mr. Dasti’s base price was lower that Mr. Raymonds would be ultimately lower for our applicants because he capped his price. It was also believed by the board the Mr. Raymond and his firm has more Land Use experience than Mr. Dasti and his firm. Ron DeBaekce nominated Stephen Raymond of the law firm of Raymond, Coleman, and Heinhold. Jack Smylie seconded the motion. No other nominations were made.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor for nominations for Board Engineer. Ron DeBaecke nominated Environmental Resolutions, Inc. Wayne Voorhees seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor for Completeness review designee. Ron DeBaecke nominated the Board Engineer. Greg Grauer seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor for nominations for Board Planner. Ron DeBaecke nominated Enviromental Resolutions, Inc. Greg Grauer seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Adoption of Resolution 2023-01 – Meeting Dates
Chairman Tom Kimball introduced Resolution 2023-01. Ron DeBaecke made a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-01 Meeting Dates. Motion was seconded by Grag Grauer
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Adoption of Resolution 2023-02 – Board Secretary Appointment
Chairman Tom Kimball introduced Resolution 2023-02. Greg Grauer made a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-02 Board Secretary Appointment Debbie Kucowski seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Adoption of Resolution 2023-03 – Board Professionals Appointments
Chairman Tom Kimball introduce Resolution 2023-03. Ron DeBaecke made a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-03 Board Professional Appointments. Motion was seconded by Greg Grauer.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Adoption of Resolution 2023-04 – Completeness Review Designee
Chairman Tom Kimball introduced Resolution 2023-04. Ron DeBaekce made a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-04 Completeness Review Designee. Motion was seconded by Tom Kimball.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Adoption of Resolution 2023-05 – Acceptance of 2022 Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report
Chairman Tom Kimball introduced Resolution 2023-05. Ron DeBaecke made a motion to adopt Resolution 2023-05 Acceptant of 2020 Zoning Board of Adjustment. Tom Kimball Seconded.
Roll Call: Russ Comisky- YES Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke-YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Tom Kimball-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, David Forsyth-YES, Jack Smylie-YES, Patricia Mellor-YES, Wayne Voorhees- YES
Public Comment
Tom Kimball opened the floor to public comment. Being no public in attendance to comment Greg Grauer made a motion to close public comment. Motion was seconded by Tom Kimball. All in favor.
Board Discussion
Tom Kimball opened the floor to board discussion. Being no board discussion Greg Grauer made a motion to close board discussion. Tom Kimball seconded the motion. All in favor.
Correspondence- NONE
Adjournment: 7:14
Ron DeBaeke made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Greg Grauer. All in favor.