MINUTES

OXFORD TOWNSHIP

LAND USE BOARD MEETING

JANUARY 14, 2008

 

Mr. Niece called the meeting to order.

 

ADEQUATE NOTICE  was given as follows: Notice was sent to the Star Gazette and Express Times. Notice was posted on the Municipal bulletin Board in the Township Administration building in the Oxford Township, New Jersey, and notice was filed with the Township Clerk.

 

Oath of Office:

The first order of business was reorganization. Attorney M. Garofalo administered the oath of office to new and reappointed members: Mr. Lazorisak, Mr. Ischinger, Mr. Niece, Mayor Riley, Mr. Calabrese,

Ms. May, Mr. Nyland (Alt. #2)

 

Roll Call:

Members Present: Mayor Riley, Mr. Calabrese, Mr. Ischinger, Mr. Lazorisak, Ms. May, Mr. Niece, Ms. Smorzaniuk, Mr. Williams, Mr. Nyland Members Absent: Mr. Accetturo, Dr. Yeager Also Present: Attorney M. Garofalo, Engineer M. Finelli

 

Election of Chairperson:

A motion was made by Ms. Smorzaniuk to nominate Mr. Niece as Chairman, seconded by Mr. Calabrese. There being no other nominations, roll call was taken and was unanimous.

 

Election of Vice-Chairperson:

A motion was made by Ms. Smorzaniuk to nominate Mr. Lazorisak as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Ischinger. There being no other nominations, roll call was taken and was unanimous.

 

Appointments:

Attorney: Michael Garofalo of Laddey, Clark and Ryan Engineer: Michael Finelli of Finelli Consulting Engineers Secretary: Margaret Housman

A motion to retain the current professionals and secretary was made by Mr. Niece,

seconded by Mr. Lazorisak, all ayes motion carried.

 

The 2008 Schedule of Meeting dates with the time change to 7:00 p.m.was moved by Mr. Niece, seconded by Mr. Lazorisak, all ayes motion carried.

 

Official Newspaper: “Star Gazette” and “Express Times”

Mr. Niece moved to use the Star Gazette as first choice, with the Express Times as a back up. Mr. Lazorisak seconded, all ayes motion carried.

 

Communications: A list will be provided to the Land Use Board Members.

Mr. Niece accepted Mr. Cratch’s resignation.

 

Minutes: Minutes of the December 10, 2007 meeting.

A motion to approve the minutes with revisions for December 10, 2007 was made by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk, all ayes motion carried.

 

Zoning Officer’s report: December zoning report.

The zoning officer submitted his report for December 2007.

Zero permits were denied, two were approved, multiple calls and questions.

 

Resolution:

            1.  J. Bertoline - Resolution for an extension request through December  11, 2008 for a previously approved variance application for Block 24 Lot 47 located at 31 Snyder’s Lane.

                 Eligible to Vote: Accetturo, Smorzaniuk, Niece, Yeager\

A motion to approve was made by Ms. Smorzaniuk seconded by Mr. Niece, Vote: Smorzaniuk, Niece - Ayes, 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.

 

Public Hearing & Discussion Items:

1.  Laraine May - Public hearing for a Variance application for Block 33 Lot 38.01 located at 39 Green Street. Deemed complete Nov.12, 2007.

     At the request of the applicant this application has been rescheduled to the February 11, 2008 meeting

 

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.

 

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Riley briefly addressed the following items:

     * Mayor Riley stated the township is continuing it’s efforts to address the water problem.

     * Mayor Riley stated the township is proceeding  with the down town clean up.

     * Mayor Riley stated there would be a Christmas tree bonfire at the lake the last Saturday of the month at 5:00 p.m. hot chocolate and hot dogs would be served.

 

VOUCHERS: A motion to approve vouchers submitted for payment was made by Mr. Ischinger, seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk, all ayes motion carried.