HUNTERDON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT MONTHLY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES June 6, 7:00 AM

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1 HUNTERDON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT MONTHLY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING MINUTES June 6, 7:00 AM PRESENT: SUPERVISORS: Van Nuys, Manners, Stothoff, Mathews, Hill STAFF: Engisch, DePalma, Schwenderman AGENCY REPS: Craig Chianese (NRCS) OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT: "This meeting is being held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act. Adequate notice has been provided by prominently posting and maintaining so posted throughout the year in the Hunterdon County Soil Conservation District Administrative Office 687 Pittstown Road, Frenchtown, New Jersey, as well as on the Hunterdon County Soil Conservation District s website, and by ing to the Hunterdon County Democrat newspaper and by filing with the Hunterdon County Clerk a schedule of the times and dates of such meetings." CALL TO 7:02 AM by John Van Nuys, District Chairman MINUTES: MOTION: Hill, 2 nd Manners; To accept the minutes of the May 2, 2017 meeting as mailed. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. CORRESPONDENCE: Frank Minch, SSCC, RE: 251 Surcharge 3 rd Quarter FY $ MOTION: Mathews, 2 nd Hill; To pay 251 Surcharge for 3 rd Quarter FY2017 as billed. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. Christine Hall, NRCS, Re: State Technical Committee Meeting The Supervisors asked to have the agenda forwarded to them 251 WORK: CERTIFICATION REPORT: CERTIFICATIONS: MOTION: Mathews, 2 nd Hill; To accept the Certification Report for the month of May MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. 1. McDonald s USA, LLC Remodel, Block 77, Lot 4.01, Clinton Twp. Plan Date: August 9, 2011 Latest Revisions: May 3, 2012 Certified: May 1, 2017

2 2. Distinctive Builders Dwelling Mt. Airy, Block 61, Lot 37, Lebanon Twp. Plan Date: March 16, 2017 Certified: May 3, Cirri Dwelling Dewey Lane, Block 64, Lot 7.04, Lebanon Twp. Plan Date: February 10, 2017 Certified: May 3, Schino Garage, Block 63, Lot 44, Raritan Twp. Plan Date: February 1, 2016 Certified: May 3, Estates at East Amwell, Block 8, Lot 10, East Amwell Twp. Plan Date: March 11, 2008 Latest Revisions: April 19, 2017 Certified: May 5, G.S. Likus Site Plan, Block 13.01, Lot 3, Clinton Twp. Plan Date: June 30, 2015 Latest Revisions: April 27, 2016 Certified: May 10, 2017 Conditions: Additional revisions may need to be provided to the district if tree and vegetation is removed from the north end of the property. The limit of disturbance does not cover the reforestation of the north side of the property. 7. Lawrence Property, Block 86, Lot 2.01, Raritan Twp. Plan Date: April 24, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 5, Magyar Property, Block 15, Lot 24, Hampton Boro. Plan Date: April 4, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 4,

3 9. Vanya Property, Block 11, Lot 1, Bloomsbury Boro. Plan Date: May 1, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 11, Nancy Jelicks, Block 42, Lot 7.01, Raritan Twp. Plan Date: April 17, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 9, Travis Property, Block 34, Lot 1.02, Kingwood Twp. Plan Date: March 24, 2017 Latest Revisions: April 6, 2017 Original Certification: March 24, 2017 Recertification: May 18, Dowd Property, Block 22, Lots 5 & 7, Bloomsbury Boro. Plan Date: August 16, 2015 Latest Revisions: May 2, Eissa Property, Block 55, Lot 37, Readington Twp. Plan Date: July 28, 2016 Latest Revisions: April 27, st Mortgage Corp. Property, Block 72.28, Lot 35, Raritan Twp. Plan Date: March 14, 2017 Latest Revisions: April 26, Fritsche Property, Block 10, Lot 1.08, Alexandria Twp. Plan Date: March 31, 2017 Latest Revisions: April 24,

4 16. Tirpack Property, Block 12, Lot 13, Alexandria Twp. Plan Date: February 27, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 1, 2017 Certified: May 17, Richardson Dwelling, Block 2, Lot 7, High Bridge Boro. Plan Date: April 7, Sky Manor Subdivision, Block 38, Lots , Alexandria Twp. Plan Date: April 24, 2017 Certified: May 19, D&R Canal Dredging, Block 64, Lot 3.01, Delaware Twp. Plan Date: March 2017 Certified: May 19, 2017 Condition: Additional silt fence may be required if the conditions of the site warrant it. 20. Michno Dwelling, Block 5, Lot 4.02, Kingwood Twp. Plan Date: March 12, 2017 Certified: May 23, Brookmill Farm Site Plan, Block 11, Lot 28, West Amwell Twp. Plan Date: December 29, 2016 Latest Revisions: April 24, 2017 Certified: May 23, Buchanan Dwelling, Block 33, Lot 19, Delaware Twp. Plan Date: April 28, 2017 Certified: May 23, 2017 Condition: A Final Report of Compliance cannot be issued until the existing dwelling is removed and area stabilized. If occupancy of the new dwelling is desired prior to removal of the existing dwelling, an adequate cash performance bond is to be posted with the District at that time. 4

5 23. Williams Tree Clearing & Riding Arena, Block 21.04, Lot 18, Alexandria Twp. Plan Date: September 7, 2016 Latest Revisions: May 8, 2017 Certified: May 23, Herbers Property, Block 38, Lot 2, Kingwood Twp. Plan Date: April 18, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 17, Meaney Property, Block 26.01, Lot 3, Hampton Boro. Plan Date: April 11, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 17, Morales Property, Block 1100, Lot 1.01, City of Lambertville Plan Date: February 4, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 17, Galusha Property, Block 3.02, Lot 10, Clinton Twp. Plan Date: May 1, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 19, Herder Property, Block 53, Lot 25, Readington Twp. Plan Date: April 24, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 19, Maczynski Property, Block 43, Lot 34, Readington Twp. Plan Date: April 10, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 18,

6 30. Drazinakis Property, Block 52, Lot 13.29, Readington Twp. Plan Date: April 20, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 18, Gritzmacher Property, Block 11, Lot 16, East Amwell Twp. Plan Date: May 11, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 22, Klipstein Property, Block 6, Lot 24.04, Tewksbury Twp. Plan Date: May 5, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 22, Bonnell Property, Block 16.10, Lot 42, Holland Twp. Plan Date: May 5, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 22, Smith Property, Block 15, Lot 63, Alexandria Twp. Plan Date: April 6, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 23, Funkhouser Property, Block 26, Lot 36, Hampton Boro. Plan Date: April 12, 2017 Latest Revisions: May 24, Weeks Barn, Block 84, Lot 2.01, Raritan Twp. Plan Date: May 16, 2017 Original Certification: April 4, 2017 Recertification: May 25,

7 37. Heller Pool and Cabana, Block 63.01, Lot 1, Raritan Twp. Plan Date: May 11, 2016 Certified: May 30, 2017 Condition: Agronomic Specifications for Construction Sites in Hunterdon County (1/14/2008) or similar are to be followed for stabilization. COMPLIANCE REPORTS: COMPLIANCES: MOTION: Mathews, 2 nd Hill; To accept the Compliance Reports for the month of May MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE 1. McMinn Dwelling, Block 32, Lot 5.06, East Amwell Twp. Certified: July 22, 2016 Complied: May 2, Burtis Property, Block 30, Lot 7, Lebanon Twp. Certified: December 16, 2016 Complied: May 1, Hooven Dwelling, Block 62, Lot 1, Delaware Twp. Certified: August 16, 2016 Complied: May 3, A-Town Property, Block 17, Lot 16, West Amwell Twp. Certified: April 11, 2017 Complied: May 3, Hunkele Equities Property, Block 17, Lot 8, Kingwood Twp. Certified: March 16, 2017 Complied: May 3, Blew Dwelling, Block 42, Lot 4, Franklin Twp. Certified: April 10, 2014 Complied: May 5,

8 7. Martin Property, Block 44, Lot 63, Raritan Twp. Certified: February 7, 2017 Complied: April 21, 2017 (omitted from April report) 8. Pearson Property, Block 10, Lot 56, Alexandria Twp. Certified: March 24, 2017 Complied: April 21, 2017 (omitted from April report) 9. Cole Property, Block 15, Lot 8, Hampton Boro. Certified: April 11, 2017 Complied: April 21, 2017 (omitted from April report) 10. Runyon Property Demolition, Block 30, Lot 29.01, Clinton Twp. Certified: December 30, 2016 Complied: May 5, Davis Property, Block 86, Lot 26.01, Raritan Twp. Certified: December 8, 2016 Complied: May 5, Nicholson Property, Block 16, Lot 25, Alexandria Twp. Certified: January 30, 2017 Complied: May 10, Lam Property, Block 43, Lot 18, Bethlehem Twp. Certified: January 30, 2017 Complied: May 10, Holewski Dwelling, Block 71, Lot 8.01, Readington Twp. Certified: January 18, 2016 Complied: May 10, Panicaro Property, Block 16.06, Lot 10, Holland Twp. Certified: April 26, 2017 Complied: May 10,

9 16. Ohlinger Property, Block 17, Lot 18, Hampton Boro. Certified: December 16, 2016 Complied: May 11, Brown Property, Block 11, Lot 6, Delaware Twp. Certified: April 26, 2017 Complied: May 12, Old Allerton Road Property, Block 30, Lot 38, Clinton Twp. Certified: March 9, 2017 Complied: May 12, Figler Property, Block 21, Lot 8, Readington Twp. Certified: September 29, 2016 Complied: May 12, McDonald s USA, LLC Remodel, Block 77, Lot 4.01, Clinton Twp. Certified: May 1, 2017 Complied: May 15, Rubin Dwelling & Garage, Block 37, Lot 16, High Bridge Boro. Certified: August 26, 2015 Certified: May 15, Readington, Block 36, Lots , Building #30, Readington Twp. Certified: June 24, 2004 Complied: May 15, Stryker Property, Block 21, Lot 1, Union Twp. Certified: May 6, 2015 Complied: May 16, Lehlbach Property, Block 54, Lot 2.04, Readington Twp. Certified: January 30, 2017 Complied: May 17,

10 25. Dell Aquila Property, Block 35, Lot 7, Clinton Twp. Complied: May 17, Tirpack Property, Block 12, Lot 13, Alexandria Twp. Certified: May 15, 2017 Complied: May 17, Schreck Property, Block 19, Lot 24, Alexandria Twp. Certified: April 11, 2017 Complied: May 18, Tirpack Property, Block 12, Lot 13, Alexandria Twp. Certified: May 15, 2017 Complied: May 17, Barsoom Residence, Block 90, Lot 2.10, Clinton Twp. Certified: December 4, 2013 Complied: May 18, Near Farm Field, Block 14, Lot 10.02, Tewksbury Twp. Certified: October 18, 2016 Complied: May 22, Cooley Property, Block 24, Lot 8.02, Lebanon Twp. Certified: December 8, 2016 Complied: May 22, Travis Property, Block 34, Lot 1.02, Kingwood Twp. Certified: March 24, 2017 Complied: May 22, Milford Barns, Block 15, Lot 1, Kingwood Twp. Certified: October 3, 2016 Complied: May 23,

11 34. Venya Property, Block 11, Lot 1, Bloomsbury Boro. Complied: May 24, Lawrence Property, Block 86, Lot 2.01, Raritan Twp. Complied: May 25, Eitner Property, Block 21, Lot 2, Lebanon Twp. Certified: December 16, 2016 Complied: May 25, Island Road, LLC Riding Arena, Block 14, Lot 1, Readington Twp. Certified: October 5, 2016 Complied: May 25, Kuhl Farm Addition, Block 71, Lot 12, Raritan Twp. Certified: April 26, 2016 Complied: May 30, High Bridge Gateway, Block 29.01, Lot 3, High Bridge Boro. Certified: November 23, 2016 Complied: May 30, Flemington Junction Apartments, Block 16.01, Lot 54.01, Building #5, Raritan Twp. Certified: January 4, 2016 Complied: May 30, Wellington Hills Major Subdivision, Block 15.08, Lot 5, Raritan Twp. Certified: August 16, 1999 Complied: May 31, 2017 TEMPORARY COMPLIANCES: 1. Mountain Hunterdon, Block 44.02, Lot 25, Raritan Twp. Certified: July 10, 2012 Complied: May 10,

12 2. Mountain Hunterdon, Block 44.03, Lot 1, Raritan Twp. Certified: July 10, 2012 Complied: May 30, 2017 FINAL COMPLIANCES: 1. Murphy Residence, Block 23, Lot 7.01, East Amwell Twp. Certified: April 10, 2014 Complied: May 1, Michael Property, Block 17, Lot 6, Lebanon Twp. Certified: February 23, 2017 Complied: May 1, Tucker Property, Block 5, Lot 11.01, Delaware Twp. Certified: March 16, 2017 Complied: May 1, Readington, Block 36, Lots , Building #23, Readington Twp. Certified: June 24, 2004 Complied: May 10, Doppelt Realty Management Property, Block 70, Lot 38.20, Readington Twp. Certified: November 2, 2016 Complied: May 30, 2017 REASSESSMENTS: MOTION: Hill, 2 nd Mathews; To accept the Reassessment Report for the Month of May 2017 and bill the projects for uncompleted portions as per District policy and current Fee Schedule. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OLD BUSINESS: Solar Possibilities for District Wilson will have more information to present at the July Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS: No New Business to report 12

13 REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE Craig Chianese, NRCS Soil Conservationist had three Requests for Assistance to present. Woodcrest of Lambertville Associates Block 1057, Lots 1.1 & 2.1 Lambertville acres Erosion Control, Invasive Plants, Surface Water Control, Forest Management, Wildlife Management Vetter Block 6, Lot 49 Holland Twp acres Invasive Plants, Grazing System Planning, Wildlife Management, Organic Farming Phillips Block 15, Lot 1 Holland Twp. Conservation Plan After a brief discussion, a motion was made: MOTION: Manners, 2 nd Hill; To approve the Request for Assistance and have District Chairman sign the requests. NRCS staff will fulfill the request as per the agency s agreement with the District. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE REPORTS: USDA-NRCS Craig Chianese, NRCS Soil Conservationist presented nine EQIP plans for Board approval. Tract 1356 Gully Erosion Protect Water Quality Tract 8238 Provide Wildlife Nesting Habitat Tract 9748 Nutrient Management and Protect Water Resources Tract Brush Management, Wildlife Management and Tree/Shrub Establishment Tract Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment and Structures for Wildlife Tract Erosion Concerns Tracts 8770 & 8772 Water Quality Degradation Lambertville Forest Management Califon Wildlife Management FINANCIAL: Treasurer s Report May The Treasurer s Report for May 2017 was discussed. 13

14 The following motion was made: MOTION: Manners, 2 nd Mathews; To accept statement of revenue and expenses and to approve the May 2017 Treasurer s Report as presented. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. Mortgage Engisch made a recommendation to the Board to pay $10,000 towards the mortgage principal based on the District s finances. After a brief discussion, a motion was made. MOTION: Stothoff, 2 nd Hill; To pay $10,000 towards the mortgage principal. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. County Appropriations Engisch has been in contact with Janet Previte from the County. She informed Engisch that the District would be receiving $70,000 and it would approved at the June 6 th Freeholders meeting. Closed Session FY2018 7:29 AM A motion was made to go into closed session to discuss the FY2018 Budget. MOTION: Manners, 2 nd Hill; To go into closed session. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. FY2018 Budget FY2018 Budget was presented by Engisch and discussed in detail. Return to Regular 8:00 AM After a discussion on the FY2018 Budget the Board returned back to regular session. MOTION: Mathews, 2 nd Hill; To return to public session. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE The following motion was made: MOTION: Stothoff, 2 nd Hill; To accept the FY2018 Budget as prepared and presented. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE With no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made: MOTION: Mathews, 2 nd Manners; To adjourn the District meeting at 8:15 AM. MOTION APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE. Respectfully Submitted, Richard Stothoff Secretary/Treasurer 14