REGULAR MEETING

Meeting called to order by Chairman Gilbert Foulon with a salute to the flag.

ROLL CALL:

John DiMeglio Kevin Platt

Chairman Gilbert Foulon William Rucci

Mayor Thomas Balunis David Slater

PRESENT: Attorney Steven Veltri and Engineer Michael Cristaldi

MEMBERS ABSENT: Members Joseph Graceffo, Eugene Verba, Ed O’Connell and John Shutte.

READING: Open Public Meeting Announcement

This is a Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Borough Planning Board and adequate notice has been given and it has been duly advertised by the placement of a notice in the Trends and the Herald News, mailed on January 21, 2006 and a notice thereof has been posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building in the Borough of Wanaque and a copy thereof has been on file with the Borough Clerk.

MINUTES: Not received yet from transcription company for the Meeting of May 18, 2006.

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS: No questions asked.

APPLICATION STATUS REPORT: Eng. Cristaldi said there are no new applications yet but he heard one is coming.

NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Highlands Gourmet LLC” (Deli/Catering Business), 207 Ringwood Ave., Block 204 Lot 5, Wanaque, N.J. Owner of building is Ibrahim Fayed and owner of business is Adam McDonald.

Adam McDonald of 86 B Ringwood Ave., Ringwood, N.J. stepped forward along with Monique Herlinsky, 19 Parsons Court, Mahwah, N.J. Mr. McDonald and Ms. Herlinsky will be renting out the space for a Deli/Catering Business. Chairman Foulon said all reports are in compliance except the Fire Prevention Bureau that states they need Ceiling Tile-Ansul System and Hood, Emergency Lighting, Exit Lights repaired and Electric Panel. Chairman Foulon told the applicants they will not get a CO until these requirements are completed.

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Rucci, seconded by Member Platt, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Mayor Balunis, Platt, Rucci

and Dave Slater.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None/Closed

RESOLUTION ON APPLICATION #05-06 “Valley View at Wanaque” Block 432 Lots 36 & 38, Final Site Plan Approval and Soil Removal Permit Application for 70 Condos and 44 Townhouses:

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Slater, seconded by Member Rucci, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Mayor Balunis, Platt, Rucci and Slater.

RESOLUTION ON APPLICATION #11-06 “Bald Eagle Urban Renewal” Block 430, Lots 1.02, 1.03, 9-12, 12.01 & 13 on Ringwood Avenue for Preliminary Site Plan Approval and Temporary Sign Approval for the “Haskell Town Centre” which will be a three story building.

After Atty. Veltri read the Resolution, Member DiMeglio mentioned that one of the conditions should be subject to the Sewer Authority and their requirements because there will be stores in the new center and we have no idea what kind of stores. Member DiMeglio said there could be a Laundromat and that would take a lot of usage. Atty. Veltri said he had no problem with that and could add that to the Resolution. Atty. Veltri said he did have in the Resolution that the applicant will comply with any and all ordinances under the jurisdiction of the Borough of Wanaque’s Fire Prevention Bureau, Borough Police Department and Water Department. Atty. Veltri said he can put Water/Sewer Department in the Resolution and those questions can be asked about the sewer again at the time of final approval.

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member DiMeglio, seconded by Member Rucci, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Platt, Rucci and Slater. Mayor Balunis abstained.

VOUCHERS: submitted by Atty. Veltri for Application #11-06 “Haskell Town Centre” Bald Eagle Urban Renewal for Review of Preliminary Site Plan, Review of Architectural Plan, Review of Traffic Study, Review of Expert Reports, Attendance at “Special Meeting” on May 31, 2006, preparation of Resolution, for a total of $1,350.00, Application #05-06 “Valley View at Wanaque” for Review of Final Site Plan, Review of Site Plan, Architectural Plans, Traffic Study, Review of Engineer’s Report, Review of Ordinances and Preparation of Resolution, for a total of $1,825.00, for a Grand Total of $3,175.00.

Vouchers submitted by Richard A. Alaimo Engineering Associates for Invoice #022874 Project #PO495-0171-000 “Valley View at Wanaque” for $30.00, Invoice #022875 Project #PO495-0172-000 “Milic” Subdivision for $211.50, Invoice

#022876 Project #PO495-0174-000 “Bald Eagle Urban Renewal” for $180.00, for a Grand Total of $421.50.

Voucher submitted by Litwornia Associates, Inc. (Traffic Review & Memos) for “Valley View at Wanaque” for a total of $2,550.00.

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Rucci, seconded by Member Slater, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Mayor Balunis, Platt, Rucci and Slater.

DISCUSSION: Members discussed the “Wanaque Manor” incident. Mayor Balunis said the owner had a meeting with Passaic County and they told him what he had to do.

MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:24 P.M.: made by Member DiMeglio, seconded by Member Rucci, carried by a voice vote.

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Gerri Marotta

Planning Board Secretary