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Environmental Minutes | January 4, 2023

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting Date: January 4th, 2023

1. CALL TO ORDER- Chairwoman Karen Polidoro

Pledge to Flag

2. Sunshine Law- Read into the record

3. Roll Call – (Commissioners and Associates)

_√_ Karen Polidoro (Chair), _×_ Rupa Siegal (Council Liaison)

_√_ Renee Haider, _√_ Roger Dreyling

_×_ Ken Konya, _√_ Joe Slomian

_√_ Giada Schwam (Student Liaison)

_√_ Mihir Majmundar, _√_ John Riggs

_×_ Lucille di Pasquale, _√_ Surabhi Agarwal

_×_ Irene Goldberg, _√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes: A Motion to approve the December 5th, 2022, minutes made by Joseph Slomian and seconded by Roger Dreyling. All in favor.

4. Application:  Preliminary and final major site plan

Block 6 Lot 17.01 &18.01

Speaker: Lorali Totten, P.E, Crest Engineering

The Commission had the following concerns:

· The Commission recommends that all lighting be LED, dark sky (downward facing), and motion sensitive, to eliminate as much light pollution as possible during the evening hours.

· The Commission is encouraging all applicants to landscape with buffers between neighboring properties and roadways with as may NJ native flowering plants/buses/trees as possible to encourage pollinators (bees, birds, insects, mammal, etc.) to thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings. These buffers also act to improve local air and water quality.

· The Commission is requesting that mature trees be preserved. The removal and replacement plan for the trees should be reviewed and approved by the Shade tree Commission and the Township Tree Assessor.

· The Commission recommends historic pesticide sampling in accordance with

NJDEP guidance if the historical use of property included farming.

· Please provide a combination of small trees, bushes and possibly a stone wall as a visual buffer between the highway and the location of the septic system in the front of the property. Plantings in the buffer should be native NJ evergreens wherever possible.

· Please consider installation of EV charging stations instead of on EV ready stations.

· Please consider incorporating as many of the attached eco-friendly design options as possible

· Developments along Route 33 have incorporated sidewalk plans in their design. The Commission recommends hat a sidewalk be provided along the property’s frontage on Route 33 or that funds be set aside for a sidewalk to be installed in the future.

· Please review NJDEP’s GeoWeb landscape and historic preservation overlays. Property should also be reviewed by the Monroe Township Historical Preservation Commission.

· The Commission recommends that a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) be prepared for the property by an experienced environmental professional and in accordance with ASTM standard E1527-21- Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessment.

· The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to schedule meetings with, and seek recommendations from, the Commission prior to seeking Zoning and / or Planning board approval in all future application submittals.

Application: Preliminary major site plan

Bock 3, Lots 16, 17 & 18

Speaker: Sharif Aly, Amertech Engineering

The Commission had the following concerns:

· The commission recommends that all lighting be LED, dark sky (downward facing), and motion sensitive, to eliminate as much light pollution as possible during the evening hours.

· The Commission is encouraging all applicants to landscape with buffers between neighboring properties and roadways with as many New Jersey native flowering plants/ bushes/trees as possible to encourage pollinators (bees, birds, insects, mammals, etc.) to thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings. These buffers also act to improve local air and water quality.

· Please provide a combination of small trees, bushes and possibly a stone wall as a visual buffer between the highway and the location of the septic system in the front of the property. All plantings should be native NJ evergreens wherever possible.

· Please consider installation of EV charging stations instead of only EV ready stations.

· Please consider incorporation as many of the attached eco-friendly design options as possible.

· Developments along Route 33 have incorporated sidewalk plans in their design. The Commission recommends that a sidewalk be provided along the property’s frontage on Roue 33 or that funds be set aside for a sidewalk to be installed in the future.

· Please review NJDEP’s GeoWeb landscape overlay and note that three lots are mapped entirely within the vernal habitat area. Additionally, on page 155 of the Monroe Township Environmental Resource Inventory (Monroe ERI) date 2020 is Figure 22 entitled, NJDEP Landscape Project. Note that it appears this map identifies the subject property as being within a “vernal habitat area”. Please provide a more detailed evaluation of the vernal habitat area in accordance with the NJ Freshwater Wetland Protection Act Rules with Respect to the proposed warehouse development based on the information in the NJDEP GeoWeb overlays and in Monroe’s ERI. If necessary, consider site field verification of the information provided on GeoWeb and in Monroe’s ERI.

· The November 2022 PA/SI report identified the following 4 areas of environmental concerns:

1. Potential historically applied pesticides

2. Potential underground storage tanks associated with the former residences on the property.

3. Surficial debris and containers and storage trailers housing farm equipment.

Areas of concern were furthered investigated and determined not to be of environmental concern due to the type of debris found and the condition of equipment stored in the trailer. Areas 1 and 2 were further investigated by collecting appropriate samples for pesticides, arsenic, and lead in accordance with NJDEP historic pesticide sampling guidance and by conducting afield geophysical investigation for the presence of any underground metal anomalies. No soil samples exceeded the NJDEP soil remediation standards for pesticides, arsenic, and lead. No metal anomalies such as underground storage tanks were noted. However, metal debris and clay/terra cotta pipe were found. No obvious signs of release to the environment were noted such as odors, stained soils, or elevated readings on field

instrumentation. No additional investigation was proposed by Excel. The Commission finds the investigation results acceptable.

· The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to schedule meetings with, and seek recommendation from, the Commission prior to seeking Zoning and/or Planning board approval in all future application submittals.

Application: Preliminary major site plan

Bock 3, Lots 31 & 32

Speaker: Sharif Aly, Amertech Engineering

The Commission had the following concerns:

· The Commission recommends that all lighting be LED, dark sky (downward facing), and

motion sensitive, to eliminate as much light pollution as possible during the evening hours.

• The Commission is encouraging all applicants to landscape with buffers between

neighboring properties and roadways with as many New Jersey native flowering plants /

bushes / trees as possible to encourage pollinators (bees, birds, insects, mammals, etc.) to

thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings. These buffers also act to

improve local air and water quality.

• Please consider installation of EV charging stations instead of only EV ready stations.

• Please consider incorporating as many of the attached eco-friendly design options as

possible.

• The lots are heavily wooded, and the development plans include substantial tree removal.

The removal and replacement plan for the trees should be reviewed and approved by the

Shade Tree Commission and the Township Tree Assessor.

• The Commission recommends that the boundary between the usable land and unusable

land be identified by either a chain link fence or concrete survey markers not over 100

feet apart, with their locations on the final approved plans, so that inspections can be.

done to ensure that no activity of any kind occurs on the unusable portion of the property.

The fence or survey markers shall be maintained by the property owner.

• Please discuss the possibility of installing sidewalks or setting aside funds for a potential

future sidewalk along North Disbrow Hill Road to be installed at a later date.

• At the eastern end of North Disbrow Hill Road, the road sharply bends to the south. The

proposed warehouse will be designed with bays for tractor trailers. Please review the

sharp bend in North Disbrow Hill Road with respect to traffic safety since there are many.

residential properties to the south of this proposed development. Tractor trailer traffic

should not impact the safety of the residents and their vehicles on North Disbrow Hill

Road.

5. Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-

· The Monroe Township Highschool Green Team

The Green Team has finalized the survey about the variety of clubs the school offers to School Culture & Climate Needs Assessment action that will be sent out the students during a meeting earlier today. Created a School Culture & Climate Needs Assessment subcommittee to work on a main project to make a guide on improving our community and create a survey and inform ourselves on what community.

· Preschool Collab

Application for the Preschool Collab closed yesterday, and team members are expected to be chosen for this three-day event in the next two weeks.

· Eco night Prep

The Eco night Event Team is a group that will manage and execute the Environmental Actions Club’s 4th Annual Eco night that will be takin place on April 14th this spring. The Event Team application closed yesterday and the Eboard will review the applications and appoint members to begin the event prep process to anticipate its first in person event at school.

· Sustainable Jersey Grant

The Green Team Grant members will meet later this month to plan out a project proposal for the new grant cycle in March.

General Member Meeting – Nothing to Report

b. Trails and Bike Paths Committee- Coordinator Karen Polidoro – Nothing to report.

c. Storm Water & Streams Committee- Coordinator Joe Slomian

· The Stream cleanup will be Saturday April 15, 2023

d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-

e. Open Space- Coordinator John Riggs-No Status on Masterplan.

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider –

· There are going to be some more programs at the library starting January 21, 2023.Bee Keeping for everyone, Dep Climate change, EAC, Gardening and rain gardening.

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider-

h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar-

· The Green Fair is scheduled for September 23, 2023

6. Planning Board – Nothing to report

7. Old Business – New Business – Nothing to report.

8. Open to Public – Nothing to report.

9. Adjournment 9:47 pm Motion: Renee Haider Second: John Riggs

10. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 1, 2023

Environmental Minutes | December 7, 2022

 

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 

Meeting Date: December 7th, 2022

                       

  • CALL TO ORDER- Chairwoman Karen Polidoro

Pledge to Flag

  • Sunshine Law- Read into the record
  • Roll Call – (Commissioners and Associates)

                    _√_ Karen Polidoro (Chair), _√_ Rupa Siegal (Council Liaison)

                    _√_ Renee Haider, _√_ Roger Dreyling

                    _√_ Ken Konya, _√_ Joe Slomian

                    _√_ Giada Schwam (Student Liaison)

                     _√_ Mihir Majmundar, __ John Riggs

                     __ Lucille di Pasquale, _√_ Surabhi Agarwal

                     __ Irene Goldberg, _√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes: A Motion to approve the October 5th, 2022, minutes made by Joseph Slomian and seconded by Roger Dreyling. All in favor.

 

 Application A.   No Applicants to report                  

  • Committee Reports:
  • High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-

General Member Meeting

  • Informed new and returning members of the requirements, Green Team Grant, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events.
  • The trip to Thompson Park was unexpectedly canceled, but another similar field trip is planned some time in the spring of next year.

Monroe Township Highschool Green Team

  • During the meetings last month, the Green Team has been working on a survey about the variety of clubs the school offers for the School Culture & Climate Needs Assessment action that will be sent out to the students.
  • Began updating past actions to ensure we can submit the renewed actions for Sustainable Jersey.

Preschool Collab

  • In early February, EAC will work with the Falcon’s Nest staff and teachers to create an activity to educate the students in the environmental concepts and sustainability. The Club will create a committee of 3 students to organize and plan activities, coordinate with Falcon’s Nest, and oversee the completion of the project.

Haunted High School

  • EAC’s haunted high school theme was “Clean Earth” and had games such as trash toss for kids during the event on October 25th.

Sustainable Jersey Grant

  • The final report for the grant project is planned to be completed before the end of December.
  • The Green Team will begin to brainstorm actions and ideas to plan out for the new grant cycle in March.
  • Trails and Bike Paths Committee- Coordinator Karen Polidoro – Nothing to report
  • Storm Water & Streams Committee- Coordinator Joe Slomian
  • Olivia Spildooren reached out about a stream clean up date. The dates that we can choose from are 4/15, 4/16, 4/22 & 23.
    • Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-
  • Demonstration of how the Panasonic Whisper air filters the room without any noise, filtering the air.
    • Open Space- Coordinator John Riggs-No Status on Masterplan.
    • Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider –
  • There are going to be some more programs at the library starting January 21, 2023.Bee, Keeping for everyone, Dep Climate change, EAC, Gardening and rain gardening.
    • Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider- The Monroe Township received Silver Certification
  • Renee Spoke with Harold Klein concerning the Community solar. The Township is not going to be too aggressive, because it might cause some confusion for the residents.
    • Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar- Nothing to report                          
  • Planning Board – Nothing to report
  • Old Business – New Business – Nothing to report.
  • Open to Public – Discussions
  • Roger Dreyling informed us that the State of NJ is proposing storm water management regulations. They are proposing stricture rules for hazard and flood areas.
  • Surabhi Argarwal would like to ask the Township if we can Plant milk weeds to help save the Monarch butterflies. Also plant more trees and installing more bee hotels wherever we can.
  • Adjournment 8:43pm Motion: Renee Haider Second: Joseph Slomian

 

  • NEXT MEETING DATE: January 4, 2022

Environmental Minutes | October 5, 2022

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting October 5, 7:00PM

1. CALL TO ORDER- Chairwoman Karen Polidoro
Pledge to Flag

2. Sunshine Law- Read into the record

3. Roll Call – (Commissioners and Associates)
_√_ Karen Polidoro (Chair), _√_ Rupa Siegal (Council Liaison)
_√_ Renee Haider, _√_ Roger Dreyling
_√_ Ken Konya, _√_ Joe Slomian
_√_ Giada Schwam (Student Liaison), __ Daria Ludas
_√_ Mihir Majmundar, _√_ John Riggs
__ Lucille di Pasquale, _√_ Surabhi Agarwal
__ Irene Goldberg, _√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes: Karen moved to approve September 7th, 2022 minutes, Renee Haider motioned, All in favor.

4. Application A. Apple Realty, LLC
Block 47.01, Lot 8.01

Speaker: Rosalind Westlake
Rosalind Westlake, ESQ, LLC
Daniel Distefano

a. The commission had the following concerns:
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission recommends that current traffic flow pattern at the Apple Plaza property continue as it is today and not be modified as a result of proposed lot line change separating the northern and southern ends of the property.
• If there is any change to the landscaping as a result of the lot change, the MTEC is encouraging all applicants to landscape with as many New Jersey native flowering plants/bushes as possible to encourage pollinator (bees, birds, insects, mammals, etc.) to thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings.
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to schedule meetings with, and seek recommendations from, the Monroe Township Environmental Commission prior to seeking Zoning and/or Planning Board approval in all future application submittals.

Application B. Guru Nanak Sikh Heritage, Inc. Phase II
Block 13, Lot 2
Speaker: John Ploskonka
Concept Engineering
Consultants, PA.

c. The commission had the following concerns:
• The Commission Requests that the township planner field review and approve the final landscaping plan.
• We understand that the landscaping plans revised as of October 4, 2022, include nine Norway Spruce on the North side of the proposed sport building, Five Compact Japanese Holly on the north side of the building addition, and two Norway Spruce to be relocated in the center of the proposed final site plan along the south side of the proposed sidewalk.
• The Commission is encouraging all applicants to landscape with as many New Jersey native flowering plants/bushes as possible to encourage pollinators (bees, birds, insects, mammals, etc.) to thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings.
• It is our understanding that 2 Cree OSQ LED light Type IV Medium W/BLS Distribution, 166 Watts and 20 ft Mounting Height lighting will be installed on the south side and front of proposed building. Additionally, one light at the bend in the walkway of the same type will be installed.
• It is recommended that all lighting be LED, motion sensitive, and downward facing, to eliminate ad much light pollution as possible during the evening hours.
• The Commission recommends that the land under the power line easement and to the east of the easement be preserved as open space in perpetuity except for a 30’ wide sewer line ROW along the northern side of the property. This will expand the preserved wetlands area to the south of block 13, lot 2.
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to schedule meetings with, and seek recommendation from, the MTEC prior to seeking Zoning and/ or Planning Board approval in all future application submittals.

Application C. Solar Farms, Farrington Boulevard
Block 8, Lot 2.09
Speaker: Crest Engineering
Lorali E Totten

c. The commission had the following concerns:
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to landscape with as many New Jersey native flowering plants /bushes as possible to encourage pollinators (bees, insects, mammals, etc.) to thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings.
• The Monroe Township Commission recommends that the applicant and any successors comply with all state and local wetlands regulations and if the buffer area is currently grass or weeds, we recommend that it can only mowed once per year during the month of November or December, benefiting both insects and wildlife habitats.
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission recommends a visual buffer of evergreen plantings (not White Pine between Perrineville Road and the proposed building.
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission recommends that there only be signage on Farrington Boulevard at the access point for the applicants building.
• It is recommended that all lighting be LED, downward facing, and motion sensitive to eliminate as much light as pollution as possible during the evening hours.
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission recommends installing at least one EV charging parking space.
• The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to schedule meetings to schedule meetings with, and seek recommendations from, the Monroe Township Environmental Commission prior to seeking Zoning and/ or Planning Board approval in all future application submittals.

 


5. Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-
• Back to school: Informed new and returning members of the membership requirements, Green Team Grant, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and upcoming events.
• Monroe Township Green Team: During the two meetings last month, the Green Team has decided to work on completing the Promote Locally Grown Foods, Community/School Garde, Outdoor Classroom, Food Waste Management, & Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and promotion Initiatives actions.
• Club Rush: EAC has gained 10 new members from the presentation of the club’s goals & environmental events during the club rush event.
• Green Fair Prep: There are a total of 12 students who have signed up to present at the Green Fair. There will be a total of 6 different exhibits, ranging from Endangered Animals to Nuclear Energy. The final report for the grant project is planned to be completed before the end of December. A couple of items will be needed to submit the final report, such as the plaques and student feedback.
b. Trails and Bike Paths Committee- Coordinator Karen Polidoro -
c. Storm Water & Streams Committee- Coordinator Joe Slomian-Nothing to report.
d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-
• Panasonic is introducing Whisper Air Repair. It is an advanced spot air purification and odor elimination unit that purifies the room within 24 hours. It kills bacteria, viruses and purifies the room. It is being approved in a lot of the industries, Hotels & Hospitality, Light Commercial and Single & Multi Family Homes.
e. Open Space- Coordinator John Riggs-No Status on Masterplan.

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider –
• We had 390 points for our Monroe Sustainable Jersey Certification. There were 9 actions approved and 3 not approved, Leaving us at silver status.

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider-
• The League of Municipalities annual luncheon will be held on Tuesday November 15, 2022 11:30 AM at the Sheraton Hotel Atlantic City, NJ. All members interested in going need to register.
h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar-

 


6. Planning Board – Nothing to report

7. Old Business – New Business – Nothing to report.

8. Open to Public –Comments- Daria Ludas (Jamesburg)
9. Adjournment 8:29 pm Motion: John Riggs Second: Renee Haider

10. NEXT MEETING DATE: November 2, 2022

 

Environmental Minutes | August 3, 2022

TOWNSHIP OF MONROE 

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES  

Meeting Date:  August 3rd, 2022, 7:00PM

CALL TO ORDER- Chairwoman Karen Polidoro

                                   Pledge to Flag

Sunshine Law- Read into the record

Roll Call – (Commissioners and Associates)              

                    _√_ Karen Polidoro (Chair), __ Rupa Siegal (Council Liaison)

                    _√_ Renee Haider, _√_ Roger Dreyling

                    _√_ Ken Konya, __ Joe Slomian

                    _√_ Giada Schwam (Student Liaison), __ Daria Ludas

                    _√_ Mihir Majmundar, _√_ John Riggs

                       __ Lucille di Pasquale, _√_ Surabhi Agarwal

                      __ Irene Goldberg, __ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes:  Karen moved to approve June 1st, 2022, minutes, All in favor

Application A.   Review of Minor Subdivision Plan

                             Block 62, Lots 28 & 30

Speaker:  Mr. Sharif Aly

                  Amertech Engineering Inc.

  1. The commission had the following concerns:   
  • The Monroe Township Environmental Commission recommends that a swale be added to the site plan design to retain and filter as much stormwater runoff as possible into the ground as opposed to piping the drainage directly into the storm sewer.
  • The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to landscape with as many native flowering plants/bushes as possible to encourage pollinators (bees, Birds, insects, mammals, etc.) to thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings. 
  • The Monroe Township Environmental commission is encouraging all applicants to schedule meetings with, and seek recommendations from, the Monroe Township Environmental Commission prior to seeking Zoning and/or Planning Board approval in all future application submittals. 

             Application B.   Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with Use and Bulk Variance 

                                          Block 75, Lot 9

Speaker:  Mr. Peter Licata, Esq

                 Sonnenblick Mehr & Licata PC

  1. The commission had the following concerns:   
  • We understand the application is to construct a single-story 3,600 square foot electrical contractor shop and office building located on 2.43m acres, which has an existing 2- story single-family residence. We understand that there is Zoning Board approval for a use variance to permit two principal structures on the same lot.
  • We understand that there will be at least one EV charging parking space and there are a total of 7 parking spaces provided. The applicant stated that there will be no outside storage of electrical supplies and that all supplies will be stored in the proposed single-story shop.
  • We understand that landscaping has been proposed as a buffer between the subject lot

and the neighboring lots to the west and east. The applicant presented that white pine in

addition to other landscaping will be used. The MTEC recommends that all white pine

trees be replaced with other species of pines with a denser canopy since white pine trees

grow quickly to become large, tall trees and the lower branches tend to break off leaving

the area sparce and not suitable as a sight buffer, especially during the winter months

when the deciduous trees lose their leaves.

  • We understand that the proposed retention basin on the north side of the proposed single story electrical shop has a 60-foot landscape buffer from Pergola Avenue.
  • The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to landscape with buffers between neighboring properties and roadways with as many native flowering plants/bushes/trees as possible to encourage pollinators (bees, birds, insects, mammals, etc.) to thrive, including a mixture of annual and perennial plantings. These buffers also act to improve local air and water quality.
  • The Monroe Township Environmental Commission recommends that all lighting be LED and motion sensitive, to eliminate as much light pollution as possible during the evening hours.
  • The Monroe Township Environmental Commission is encouraging all applicants to schedule meetings with, and seek recommendations from, the MTEC prior to seeking Zoning and/or Planning Board approval in all future application submittals.                              
  • Committee Reports:

High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-

  • MTHS Green Team - The Monroe Township Green Team is planning to work on and complete more SJS actions next school year, including the School Culture & Climate Needs Assessment, Access to Healthy Water in Schools, Materials Reuse actions and more.
  • Member Retention-The EBoard is planning to organize more fundraisers, have more members create presentations on their environmental passions, and help the environment on field trips to involve and engage more club members.
  • Thompson Park Field Trip - An environmentally based field trip is predicted to occur during early 2023 this school year. EAC will work with the Middlesex County Conservation Corps to clean up parks, trails, etc. in Thompson Park. 
  • Grant Update – During the June 15th Board of Education meeting, the EBoard and Grant Green Team members were given certificates of achievement for receiving the Sustainable Jersey Grant through their work of planning the installation of refillable water stations throughout the school. 
  • Project Process – The Project of installing the refillable water stations has been moved to this summer and is predicted to be completed during the middle/late August.  The water stations should be fully functional in time for the start of the 2022-2023 school year. 

Trails and Bike Paths Committee- Coordinator Karen Polidoro -Still working with the Department of Public Works to clear out Rocky Brook trails.

Storm Water & Streams Committee- Coordinator Joe Slomian-Nothing to report.

 

Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya- The Sustainable Energy Community Plan grant was not submitted; therefore, we did not receive the grant.  The Township is still very supportive of the plan so we will resubmit for next year.  

Open Space- Coordinator John Riggs-No Status on Masterplan.  

Education Committee Report-    Coordinator Renee Haider – 

  • Roger Dreyling will be doing a presentation at the Library September 17th, 2022, on Wildlife-Birds, Mammals and Reptiles. There will be a flyer posted at the Library and the Municipal building.  

Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider-

  • Renee is working on resubmitting Monroe’s Sustainable Jersey Certification application for the second round of review. We have 225 Points approved and need 125 more.
  • Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar-
  • We started receiving checks from the vendors. Still need to prepare a spreadsheet and confirm which vendors are coming.  Also, Joe Slomian will look into the signs to put around town.  

                            

Planning Board – Nothing to report

Old Business – New Business – Nothing to report.

Open to Public –Comments- Daria Ludas (Jamesburg) and Surabhi Agarwal will be attending a meeting with the Jamesburg Superintendent of schools to come up with a plan to plant a garden and the bee hotels.  The children with maintain the garden.  

 

 Adjournment 8:30 pm Motion: John Riggs Second:  Renee Haider

NEXT MEETING DATE:  September 7, 2022

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