MEETING MINUTES

July 26, 2023

7:30 p.m. @ Municipal Complex

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Call to Order

Chairman Tom Kimball called the July 26, 2023 meeting to order at 7:33pm

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 “

Roll Call For Attendance

Name	Roll Call
Russ Comisky	Absent
Jim Durr	Absent
Ron DeBaecke	Absent
Greg Grauer	X
Joe Greene	X
David Forsyth	Absent
Tom Kimball	X
Debbie Kucowski	X
Jack Smylie	X
Patricia Mellor	Absent
Wayne Voorhees	Absent

Also in attendance: Joe Hirsh Engineer for the Board and Chuck Petron Attorney for the Board.

Minutes for Approval

-June 28, 2023

Greg Grauer made a motion to approve the June 28, 2023 meeting minutes. Motion Seconded by Debbie Kucowski. Tom Kimball Abstained from the vote, all others in attendance in favor.

Application 2023-05- Tiny Bubbles Car Wash- Variance Application- Block 903 Lot 6- 245 Cookstown-New Egypt Road

Applicant John Casey was sworn in by Chuck Petron Board Attorney. Mr Casey stated he would like build a detailing shop at his existing car wash on Cookstown-New Egypt Road. He is proposing a pole building type structure matching the colors of the car wash. Mr. Hirsh asked what the height would be since it was not in the application. Mr. Casey stated it would be 21 feet tall and would be 21 feet of the property line. Mr. Hirsh said this in conformance. Joe Hirsh Engineer for the board stated the variance needed for this application is for the maximum square footage allowed. The applicant is proposing 2,000 square feet and the ordinance allows for a maximum of 1,200 square feet. Mr. Hirsh feels that 2,000 square feet is appropriate for the use. Mr. Hirsh requested that any proposed landscaping and screening be approved by his office. Mr. Casey agreed.

Chairman Tom Kimball asked if the utilities would be affected by the construction of this building. Mr. Casey stated it would not. The septic is a mound system and is to the side and all other utilities where underground not near the proposed building.

Chairman 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.

Greg Grauer made a motion to approve Application 2023-05- Tiny Bubbles Car Wash Variance Application. Motion Seconded by Tom Kimball.

Roll Call:

Name	Motion	Second	Aye	Nay	Abstain	Absent
Russ Comisky						X
Jim Durr						X
Ron DeBaecke						X
Dave Forsyth						X
Joe Greene			X
Debbie Kucowski			X
Patricia Mellor						X
Jack Smylie			X
Wayne Voorhees						X
Greg Grauer	X		X
Tom Kimball		X	X

Public Comment

Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor to public comment. Being not public in attendance. Greg Grauer made a motion to close public comment. Motion was seconded by Jack Smylie, All in favor

Board Discussion

Chairman Tom Kimball opened the floor to board discussion. Chairman asked if we had anything for the next agenda. Board Secretary stated we do have a subdivision application submitted. Joe Hirsh Engineer for the board stated his office was in contact with applicant’s attorney and is waiting for revisions. Being no further public comment. Tom Kimball made a motion to close board discussion, motion seconded by Greg Grauer. All in favor.

Correspondence - NONE

Adjournment

Tom Kimball made a motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Greg Grauer, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 7:46.