The July 26, 2010 Township Committee meeting minutes

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The July 26, 2010 Township Committee meeting minutes have been posted.

http://www.cranburytownship.org/TC-Documents/2010/TC-minutes-072610.pdf

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Some key points (IMO).

Ryan Road- 130D

Mayor Stout confirmed that it was not his intention that the road would be opened up other than for emergency services. Mr. Cody agreed. Mayor Stout explained that the Planning Board does site plan approval and part of the development of the site plan approval process is circulation. Mayor Stout confirmed that the Township owns the Route 130-D land and thought it was made clear that there would not be a road through to Ryan Road. Mayor Stout also offered that he and Mr. Stannard would make every effort to attend the next Planning Board Meeting to further clarify this issue.

Emergency Services

For the Fire Company and First Aid Squad, Mr. Taylor reported that at the recommendation of the new Chief, the Police, Fire and First Aid Squad meet on Sundays so all emergency responders will be meeting together.

Fire Truck Grant

Mr. Taylor reported that a request for $120,000 was submitted to FEMA for a grant to cover the cost of the new brush truck. The old brush truck is from the 1950’s and is in need of replacement. A call was made to Rush Holt’s office, and the Township will receive a letter of support from him for the FEMA Grant, which would cover the cost of the truck.

Civil War Monument Being Donated

Mr. Taylor reported that the Civil War Society has approached the Parks Commission to donate a monument to the 14th Regiment. (Details are outlined in Mr. Tom Weidner’s June 25th memo to the Township Committee.) The Parks Commission is looking for Township approval for the concept plan, which once received, will allow them to go back to the Civil War Society for final plans. Mr. Taylor reviewed ordinances and spoke with the Construction Official and sees no hindrances to erecting the monument. The Civil War Society has asked the Township to install an appropriate walkway to the monument. Mr. Stout commented that it could be a Boy Scout project. Mr. Taylor has a copy of the concept plan if anyone wants to review it. Mayor Stout stated he hopes the Historical Society is going to be involved. Mayor Stout asked for a motion Mr. Taylor made a motion to approve the Civil War concept plan as outlined in the June 25th memo from the Parks Commission to the Township Committee. Mr. Stannard seconded the motion, and the motion was carried:


Better Reporting on the Zoning Board and Planning Board

Mayor Stout reported there is a need for better tracking of Zoning Board and Planning Board approvals. The Committee will work with the Planning and Zoning Boards to develop a matrix to better understand the conditions, status, timing, and follow-up of approvals. A matrix would more easily capture the status, rather than researching through resolutions and developer’s agreements to track approvals.

Garbage Collection Referendum

To long to post, but valid points and discussion.

Resolution asking for Support of the Governor's Tool Kit and Mandate Relief

Again, too long, but it was passed and was a good thing to do IMO.

Chipping

This is great IMO. The Town is now looking to ensure there is enforcable ordinance so branches, logs, etc... is placed out when it is supposed to be prior to the 3rd Wed of each month.[/b]