BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING

BOROUGH OF WANAQUE

MINUTES

Re-Organization and Regular Meeting
January 6, 2010

Salute to Flag: 7:50 PM

OPENING STATEMENT: Read by Mayor Dan Mahler.

This is a Reorganization And Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Board of Adjustment 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 on December 9, 2009 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

Mayor Mahler swore in reappointed Members Peter Hoffman and Eric Willse, each to a 4 Year Term.
Mayor Mahler swore in reappointed Member Joseph D’Alessio to a 2 Year Term as Alternate.

Mayor Mahler advised that there is one seat open on this Board because Dominick Cortellessa became a Councilman at Monday night’s meeting. Since Ed O’Connell won the Freeholder election, Dominick will replace him on the council. New member should be sworn in at the February meeting.

ROLL CALL: Jack Dunning, William Grygus, Peter Hoffman, Don Ludwig, Ed Leonard, Eric Willse and Joseph D’Alessio.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Frank Covelli

NOMINATION FOR CHAIRMAN: Member Grygus nominated Jack Dunning, seconded by Member Ludwig. No other nominations heard. Nominations closed.

ROLL CALL ON NOMINATION FOR CHAIRMAN: Voting yes were Members Grygus, Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio. Member Dunning abstained.

NOMINATION FOR VICE CHAIRMAN: Member Hoffman nominated William Grygus, seconded by Member Ludwig. No other nominates heard. Nominations closed.

ROLL CALL ON NOMINATION FOR VICE CHAIRMAN: Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio. Member Grygus abstained.

NOMINATION FOR BOARD ENGINEER: Member Willse nominated Boswell Engineering, seconded by Vice Chairman Grygus. No other nominations were heard. Nominations closed.

ROLL CALL ON NOMINATION FOR BOARD ENGINEER: Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

NOMINATION FOR BOARD ATTORNEY: Member D’Alessio nominated Ronald P. Mondello, Esq., seconded by Member Willse. No other nominations were heard. Nominations closed.

ROLL CALL FOR NOMINATION FOR BOARD ATTORNEY: Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

ADOPTION OF NEWSPAPERS: Continue with the Suburban Trends and Herald News:

MOTION TO ACCEPT AND ADOPT THE SUBURBAN TRENDS AND THE HERALD NEWS AS THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS: made by Vice Chairman Grygus, seconded by Member Ludwig. Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

MOTION TO MAINTAIN THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FOR THE REGULAR MEETING WITH A 7:30 P.M. WORKSHOP AND THE REGULAR MEETING WITH WILL FOLLOW AT 8:00 P.M. AND THE SATURDAY PRIOR TO THAT MEETING FOR SITE VISITS AT 10:00 A.M. AND DIRECT THE BOARD SECRETARY TO ADVERTISE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT TO GIVE NOTICE OF THE MEETING DATES FOR 2010: made by Member Willse, seconded by Vice Chairman Grygus. Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

ADOPTION OF EXISTING PROCEDURES AND BY-LAWS:

MOTION TO ACCEPT EXISTING PROCEDURES AND BY-LAWS: made by Vice Chairman Grygus, seconded by Member Ludwig. Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

MOTION TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF DOMINICK CORTELLESSA: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member D’Alessio. Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

MOTION TO RECESS: at 8:03 P.M. made by Member Grygus, seconded by Member Ludwig. Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

REGULAR MEETING

Chairman Dunning called Regular Meeting to order at 8:18 P.M.

ROLL CALL: Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse, D’Alessio, Attorney Ronald Mondello and Engineer Christopher Nash.

Application #02-08 William Englishman, 128 Greenwood Ave., Block 460 Lots 12 & 13. Use Variance & Minor Subdivision with Variances: Board received a letter dated January 5, 2010 from Attorney Becker. Based on the Elwood decision, this matter will be removed from this Board, and they can file a new application with the Planning Board.

Vice Chairman Grygus discussed not refunding any of the application fees or any escrow money that has been paid on work that was done on this application. Attorney Mondello did speak with Mr. Becker on the phone about this issue, and he will advise him that he will not be reimbursed for any application fees paid or any monies that were expended on professionals. Board Secretary will check with the Finance Department to see if there is any monies in the escrow account, or if any monies are due on this application, and she will then advise Attorney Mondello before he speaks with Attorney Becker.

MOTION TO DISMISS WITHOUT PREJUDICE APPLICATION #02-08 WILLIAM ENGLISHMAN WITH NO REFUND OF ANY APPLICATION OR PREVIOUSLY PAID PROFESSIONAL FEES: made by Vice Chairman Grygus, seconded by Member Ludwig. Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Member Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None / Closed

RESOLUTIONS: None

CORRESPONDENCE: Already discussed: Resignation of Dominick Cortellessa and Attorney Becker’s letter on Englishman.

VOUCHERS: None

MINUTES: from the December 2, 2009 Meeting.

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Vice Chairman Grygus, seconded by Member D’Alessio. Voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Vice Chairman Grygus, Members Hoffman, Ludwig, Leonard, Willse and D’Alessio.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: Reilly Application requesting addition to side of house. Board Secretary forwarded letter to Mr. & Mrs. Reilly scheduling the matter for the February 3, 2010 meeting.

Board Secretary handed out Reilly Application Package to all Members present and will mail package to Member Covelli.

DISCUSSION: None

MOTION TO ADJOURN: at 8:30 P.M. made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Leonard, and carried by a voice vote.

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Jennifer A. Fiorito
Board of Adjustment Secretary