ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting February 7, 2024, at 7:00 PM

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), _×_ Miriam Cohen (Council Liaison)

_√_ Renee Haider, _√_ Roger Dreyling

_√_ Ken Konya, _√_ Joe Slomian

_√_ Giada Schwam (Student Liaison),

_×_ Siddhi Patil (Student Associate)

_√_ Mihir Majmundar,

_×_ John Riggs

_√_ Surabhi Agarwal

_√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes–: A Motion to approve the January 3, 2024, minutes made by Renee Haider and seconded by Ken Konya. All in favor.

Applicant A. McDonald’s Concordia Shopping Center

Speaker: Amin Sharif, PE Bohler

Nick Groch, Katz Properties

Stan Glantz, Katz Properties

Danielle Kinback, ESQ

The commission had the following concerns:

· The applicant is requesting a waiver for the requirement to submit an Environmental Impact Statement. The MTEC approves the waiver, however.

· The MTEC is concerned that the overall site plan will adversely impact the community with respect to vehicle and pedestrian traffic safety.

· The MTEC recommends a higher than 6-inch curb along the roadway where Wells Fargo drive thru exits to the new driveway being constructed. The concern is that the traffic exiting the Wells Fargo drive through could cross the roadway and drive directly into the vehicles in the McDonald’s drive through queue.

· Stop signs should be added where the vehicles from Wells Fargo drive through enter the new driveway to make it clear to drivers that they are entering a two-way roadway.

· The MTEC is concerned that there is not enough parking on the west side of the shopping center for customers visiting the banks and stores.

· The MTEC is concerned about traffic flow in the vicinity of McDonald’s. Specifically with respect to:

o What happens if the car capacity in drive-thru is exceeded?

o Will the backup of the cars in the McDonald’s drive-thru block the road to Wells Fargo and customer parking east of the parking lot and potentially back traffic up entering off of Perrineville Road?

o Has the traffic study taken into consideration traffic in the parking lot during peak hours of Wells Fargo and McDonald’s combined?

· The MTEC is concerned about light pollution and the impact of the long operating hours where lights from McDonalds could impact wildlife, and the serenity of the open space on the east side of Perrineville Road.

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

· The traffic report is done on holidays which does not give a true picture of the traffic and parking lot use.

· McDonald’s traffic study does not provide data on breakfast traffic from 6:30 am to 8 am.

· The traffic report does not show any estimated McDonald’s customer number visiting restaurant during 6:30 am to 8 am traffic and customers.

· Need traffic congestion study on Perrineville Road and Prospect Plains Road from 6:30 am to 8 am time.

· Need new updated traffic report during morning peak hours, afternoon rush hour traffic and during regular days and weekend on Perrineville Road and Prospect Plains Road by a traffic engineer selected by the Township Engineer and paid by McDonald’s.

· Monroe Township Police department review on traffic is recommended.

· The MTEC recommends that all outdoor lighting be LED, dark sky, and motion sensitive, to eliminate as much light pollution as possible during the evening hours.

· All proposed plantings should be reviewed and approved by the Township arborist.

· The MTEC recommends reviewing the landscaping design to see if a rain garden could be included in the final landscaping design.

· The MTEC believes that the addition of a McDonalds, at the proposed location, would cause a significant increase in roadside litter along the Perrineville Road and Prospect Plains Roads.

· The MTEC 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.

Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-

Monroe Township Highschool Green Team

· Wrap up 2022 refillable water stations grant by installing plaques recognizing the club and grant sponsors.

Beginning stages of the 2023 $2k grant to refurbish the greenhouse in the back of the school - take inventory of flowers, plants, & other items to be purchased. A new greenhouse will be purchased due to irreparable storm damage.

· Continue preparation for new subcommittees to implement new action plans & initiatives such as the greenhouse.

ECONIGHT PREP

· The EcoNight Event Team began planning for the 5th Annual EcoNight that will be taking place at MTHS on Tuesday, April 16th @ 3:30pm this spring, which will include niche environmental exhibits, panelists, food, games, and more for all who attend.

· Members can begin to fill out the EcoNight exhibit registration form as soon as they have their exhibit idea planned.

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

c. Storm Water & Streams Committee- Coordinator Joe Slomian- Stream Clean ups for Spring are scheduled. They will be posted on our website.

d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-Nothing to report.

e. Open Space- Coordinator John Riggs-Nothing to report.

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider – Library programs are still being organized; Flyers will be posted for each month.

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider- Nothing to report.

h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar- Green fair date scheduled for September 21, 2024.

4. Planning Board – Nothing to report.

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

6. Open to Public –Comments- Nothing to report.

7. Adjournment 8:43 PM MOTION: Renee Haider, Joe Slomian Second

8. NEXT MEETING DATE: March 6, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting January 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM

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),

_×_ Siddhi Patil (Student Associate)

_×_ Mihir Majmundar,

_×_ John Riggs

_√_ Surabhi Agarwal

_√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes – A Motion to approve the December 6, 2023, minutes made by Roger Dreyling and seconded by Renee Haider. All in favor.

a. Applicant A. Central Jersey Storage LLC

Speaker: Kenneth Pape, Heilbrunn Law

Lorali Totten, Crest Engineering

Use Variance & Preliminary Final Major Site Plan

Block 49 Lot 18.01

The commission had the following concerns:

· The EC would prefer that this type of property development not be in the middle of properties which are

zoned residential.

· We understand that no hazardous materials can be stored in the units and that the manager of Central Jersey

Storage LLC can inspect the units at any time.

· Consider installing solar panels on the covered parking area.

· The EC would like to see that applicant comply with conditions of the most recent version of the New

Jersey Stormwater Management regulations.

· The EC understands that any buffering landscaping on the berm that does not survive will be replanted by

The property owner. The EC requests that all buffering landscaping contain as many NJ 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.

· All lighting should be LED, dark sky (downward facing), and motion sensitive to eliminate as much light

pollution as possible; and

· The EC understand that the applicant has established and filed with the County, a bridal / horse trail in the

Flood Hazard / Conservation Zone and that the applicant has no objection / approves this trail being used

by people on foot. This should be a condition of any approval of the applicant’s use of the property.

4. Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-Nothing to report.

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

c. Storm Water & Streams Committee- Coordinator Joe Slomian-

d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-Nothing to report.

e. Open Space- Coordinator John Riggs-Nothing to report.

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider – Still working on Library programs scheduling.

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider- We are still trying to get in our Sustainable Jersey application. The first deadline is in February. Spoke with Harold Klein to apply for $10,000 Community Energy Planning Grant.

h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar- Nothing to report.

5. Planning Board – Nothing to report.

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

7. Open to Public –Comments- Nothing to report.

8. Adjournment 8:27 PM MOTION: Renee Haider, Roger Dreyling Second

9. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 7, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting December 6, 2023, at 7:00 PM

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),

_×_ Siddhi Patil (Student Associate)

_×_ Mihir Majmundar,

_×_ John Riggs

_×_ Surabhi Agarwal

_×_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes–: A Motion to approve the November 1, 2023, minutes made by Joe Slomian and seconded by Roger Dreyling. All in favor.

a. Applicant A. Proposed Medical Office

Applegarth Realty, LLC

283 Applegarth Road

Block 26, Lot 20.02

Speaker: Douglas Hanley, PE

Dynamic Engineering

The commission had the following concerns:

· The EC understands the current building on the property will be razed and a new 2-story,

8,000 square foot medical office building will be constructed. The property will also be

improved with 35 paved parking stalls along with an underground detention basin,

landscaping, and a new septic system. It is our understanding that the old septic system

will be completely removed from the property.

· No medical waste, chemicals, or hazardous waste of any kind are to be discharge into the

septic system.

· All lighting both inside and outside should be LED, dark sky (downward facing), and

motion sensitive to eliminate as much light pollution as possible.

· All lighting associated with the 2’ x 4’ sign should be internally illuminated to minimize

light pollution.

· The MTEC recommends that all white pine be replaced with other species of pines with a

denser canopy since white pine tends to be too sparce and doesn’t provide suitable

buffering during the winter months when the deciduous trees lose their leaves.

· Plantings to buffer the property should contain 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.

4. Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam- Nothing to report.

b. Trails and Bike Paths Committee- Coordinator Karen Polidoro – The Watershed reached out by email to schedule the Stream cleanup dates. The dates available are April 13, 14, 20 & 21 2024.

c. Storm Water & Streams Committee- Coordinator Joe Slomian-

d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-Nothing to report.

e. Open Space- Coordinator John Riggs-Nothing to report.

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider – January 13, 2024, we have our first Library program scheduled, no status yet for February. March 16, The Watershed will present information on Storm Water. We are still confirming April and May.

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider-We are planning on applying for recertification next year. Need to work on our actions. Sustainable Jesey is working on a grant to improve the bike and pedestrian paths. They are working with Rutgers Transportation Center.

h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar- Confirming our Green Fair date either September 21 or September 28, 2024.

5. Planning Board – Karen Polidoro- Planning board approved Forever Doors Business. They agreed to take the EV ready spaces and make them actual plug-in spaces.

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

7. Open to the Public –Carol Singer, Chair of the Concordia Green Team. The Concordia Green Fair is scheduled for May 4, 2024.

8. Adjournment 8:43 PM MOTION: Joe Slomian, Roger Dreyling Second

9. NEXT MEETING DATE: January 3, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting November 1, 2023 at 7:00 PM

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

_x_ Ken Konya, _√_ Joe Slomian

_√_ Giada Schwam (Student Liaison),

_x_ Siddhi Patil (Student Associate)

_√_ Mihir Majmundar,

_x_ John Riggs

_√_ Surabhi Agarwal

_√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes–: A Motion to approve the September 6, 2023, minutes, and October 4, 2023, made by Mahir Majmundar and seconded by Roger Dreyling. All in favor.

Applicant: No Applicants.

4. Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-

BEGINNING OF YEAR CLUB GOALS

● Retaining 80-100 members during club rush/after first meeting.

● Multiple snack sales to raise money for Eco Night (panel, food trucks, supplies, etc.)

MTHS GREEN TEAM

● Wrap up 2022 refillable water stations grant by installing plaques recognizing the club and grant sponsors.

● Beginning stages of the 2023 $2k grant to refurbish the greenhouse in the back of the school - take inventory of flowers, plants, & other items to be purchased.

● Continue preparation for new subcommittees to implement new action plans & initiatives. FALL ACTIVITIES

● Interested club members participated in the Semi-Annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Cleanup on October 21st at Belmar.

● EAC had a booth for Haunted High School with games and candy for the kids.

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

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

d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-Nothing to report.

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

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider –

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider-

· Need to confirm with Andrea to promote the Joe Harvey Scholarship award. We can promote it on our website, Facebook, and social media to get it out there.

· Confirm with Claire the programs that will take place at the library starting January 2024.

· There will be a Watershed Seminar on November 3, 2023 about the new wetlands regulations that municipalities have to place in order to comply.

h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar- Nothing to report.

5. Planning Board – Nothing to report

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

7. Open to Public –Comments- Nothing to report.

8. Adjournment 8:15 PM MOTION: Joe Slomian, Roger Dreyling Second

9. NEXT MEETING DATE: December 6, 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting October 4, 2023, at 7:00 PM

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), _x_ Rupa Siegal (Council Liaison)

_√_ Renee Haider, _√_ Roger Dreyling

_x_ Ken Konya, _√_ Joe Slomian

_×_ Giada Schwam (Student Liaison),

_×_ Siddhi Patil (Student Associate)

_√_ Mihir Majmundar,

_×_ John Riggs

_×_ Surabhi Agarwal

_√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes–: September 6, 2023, minutes will be approved at November meeting. Approval of October 4, 2023, minutes.

Applicant A. Lacina Homes at Applegate, LLC.

Bulk Variance

Located at Oakwood Terrace

Block 71, Lot 19.01

Speaker: Steven Hambro, Esq.

The commission had the following concerns:

· The MTEC understands that this lot is currently undeveloped and is bordered on the southwestern side of the property by Barclay’s Brook. The proposed lot improvement will be to build a single-family dwelling and in order to do so, a variance from the front yard set-back along State Street has been requested. The following comments on the proposed bulk variance are provided.

· The Brook name referenced on the site plan provided dated July 19, 2021, is Wigwam Brook in the General Notes section and labeled Barclay’s Brook on the site plan. The correct Brook name needs to be consistent.

· All proposed street / shade trees should be reviewed and approved by the Township arborist.

· A Freshwater Wetlands Letter of Interpretation (LOI) from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Land Use Regulation Program is required.

· Any plantings to buffer the property with neighboring properties or the roadways should contain 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; and

· The MTEC 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.

Applicant B:

Primera Real Estate Holdings, LLC

Minor Site Plan

259 Prospect Plains Road

Block 56, Lot 9.4

Speaker: Steven Hambro, Esq.

The commission had the following concerns:

· The MTEC understands that the applicant seeks minor site plan approval from the MT Planning Board to convert an existing free-standing warehouse to a satellite laboratory. The following comments on the proposed bulk variance are provided:

· Plantings to buffer the property with neighboring properties should contain 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.

· All proposed plantings should be reviewed and approved by the Township arborist.

· All hazardous waste generated due to laboratory activities is to be properly stored inside the building and disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, County, and Local rules, and regulations.

· The MTEC recommends that all outdoor lighting be LED, dark sky, and motion sensitive, to eliminate as much light pollution as possible during the evening hours.

· The MTEC 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.

4. Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-Nothing to report.

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

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

d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-Nothing to report.

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

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider – January to May 2024 will start our Library programing.

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider-Sustainable New Jersey annual awards luncheon will be November 14, 2023. We will start discussing the actions for Sustainable Jersey recertification during our Wednesday Green fair meetings.

h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar- Green fair was a success. We will discuss more in detail at the next Green Fair meeting.

i. Planning Board – Nothing to report.

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

6. Open to Public –Clair Paul the Watershed Ambassador attended our meeting. She discussed the National Service Program and increasing awareness of water usage.

7. Adjournment 8:03 PM MOTION: Renee Haider, Roger Dreyling Second

8. NEXT MEETING DATE: January 3, 2024

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

Meeting September 6, at 7:00 PM

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),

_×_ Siddhi Patil (Student Associate)

_√_ Mihir Majmundar,

_×_ John Riggs

_√_ Surabhi Agarwal

_√_ Theresa Zamorski (Secretary)

Adoption of Minutes–: A Motion to approve August 2, 2023, minutes made by Renee Haider and seconded by Roger Dreyling. All in favor.

Applicant A. Monroe New Jersey, (The Property)

Minor Subdivision Bulk Variance

Block 58, Lot 17.03

Spring Point at Monroe Village Inc, (Applicant and Owner)

Speaker: Peter Klouser, Attorney Heilbrunn Pape

The commission had the following concerns:

· The Commission understands that there will be no change in property use and no construction will be taking place. The purpose for this minor subdivision is to create lot 17.04 strictly for financial reasons.

· The Commission has no comments on this application.

Applicant B. Use Variance, Minor three lot subdivision and site plan.

Block 123 Lots 11-14

Block 68 Lot 41.29

45 Lower Matchoponix

Speaker: Lucille DiPasquale, Michael DiPasquale (owner)

Van Cleef Engineering

The commission had the following concerns: Block 68 Lot 41.29

· The Commission understands that Block 68, Lot 41.29 is a vacant parcel of land that is being subdivided into three residential building lots, upon which three single family dwellings will be constructed.

· Wetlands are present at the very southern end of each lot. A 50-foot buffer line is shown on the site plan entitled “Site, Grading, Utility, Landscaping, & Soil Erosion Plan” by Van Cleef Engineering dated May 15, 2023. The plan shows that the limit of disturbance does not encroach on the 50-foot wetland buffer. The Commission recommends the buffer area be provided as a recordable conservation easement to the Township of Monroe.

· The Commission recommends that all drainage from the dwellings and other improvements to the properties be directed toward Lower Matchaponix Avenue.

· The Commission understands that the vacant land was at one time farmed. No historic pesticide sampling results were provided. Historic pesticide sampling should be conducted, and the results should be submitted to the Commission for review.

· The location and species of street trees should be reviewed and approved by the township arborist.

· Any plantings to buffer the properties should contain 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; and

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

a. The commission had the following concerns: Block 123 Lots 11-14

· The Commission understands that the four lots will be merged to create two residential lots. One lot will be 100 x 100 feet and the other lot will be 100 x 130 feet. Two single family homes will be built and there are no wetlands on any of the properties.

· The Commission recommends that sidewalk and curbing be constructed as part of the development plans.

· All trees being removed / planted should be reviewed by the Township arborist.

· Any plantings to buffer the properties should contain 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; and

· The MTEC 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.

Committee Reports:

a. High School Student Liaison- Giada Schwam-

BACK TO SCHOOL GREEN FAIR

● Returning members from EAC were asked to create an environmental exhibit or reuse their EcoNight presentations for this event. Anticipated amount of 5-10 exhibits. BEGINNING OF YEAR CLUB GOALS

● Retaining 80-100 members during club rush/after first meeting.

● Late October/early November - host an environmental field trip with the Middlesex County Conservation Corps. ● Multiple snack sales to raise money for EcoNight (panel, food trucks, supplies, etc.) MTHS GREEN TEAM

● Wrap up 2022 refillable water stations grant by installing plaques recognizing the club and grant sponsors.

● Beginning stages of the 2023 $2k grant to refurbish the greenhouse in the back of the school - take inventory of flowers, plants, & other items to be purchased.

● Continue preparation for new subcommittees to implement new action plans & initiatives. FALL ACTIVITIES

● Interested club members will participate in the Semi-Annual Clean Ocean Action Beach Cleanup on October 21st at Asbury Park.

● EAC will have a booth for Haunted High School with environmentally themed games and candy for the kids.

● Members will brainstorm an environmental theme and use recycled materials to decorate a hallway for MTHS Spirit Week Hall Decorating

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

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

d. Energy Committee – Coordinator Ken Konya-Nothing to report.

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

f. Education Committee Report- Coordinator Renee Haider – Nothing to report.

g. Sustainable New Jersey – Coordinator Renee Haider-nothing to report.

h. Green Fair Committee Report – Coordinator Mihir Majmundar- Meetings are being held every Wednesday to discuss what is still needed for the green fair. Still Receiving exhibitor applications and working on booklets.

4. Planning Board – Nothing to report.

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

6. Open to Public –Comments- Erin Medlicott from Rossmoor attended the meeting. She is interested in volunteering and being a part of the commission.

7. Adjournment 8:32 PM MOTION: Renee Haider, Mihir Majmundar Second

8. NEXT MEETING DATE: October 4, 2023