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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH

OCTOBER 8, 2008

The meeting of the Environmental Commission was called to order at 8 p.m. by John Brotherton, Chairman. The Opening Statement was made. Roll call was taken.

Present: J. Brotherton

K. LaGreca

J. Spiech

D. Wenger

J. DeWan (secretary)

Absent: C. Phiefer

I. Santaiti

Also present: Elaine Moutenot

Jennifer Moutenot

MAHWAH DAY 2008

Elaine Moutenot was the winner of the compost bin which was raffled off on Mahwah Day by the Environmental Commission. A photo was taken of the Commission members presenting her with the prize. The photo and an article will be submitted to the local newspapers.

John Brotherton thanked Karin LaGreca for her leadership and planning for Mahwah Day. Residents were happy to receive the reusable bags which Karin solicited. They were donated by Pathmark, Inserra Shop Rite and Stop and Shop. Thank you letters will be sent to those businesses.

Karin stated she appreciated the assistance from the Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Club. They made display posters for Mahwah Day. The club is planning a clean up on October 18th in the afternoon. Karin introduced them to contacts at DPW so they can go there directly to get equipment such as gloves and trash bags. The DPW suggested Lake Henry as a site in need of clean up work.

John Spiech suggested giving the Club the contact information on Trout Unlimited for them to find out when events are going on in Mahwah. J. DeWan will get the contact information.

MINUTES

The Minutes of the meeting held on September 24, 2008 were accepted as submitted.

TENANT APPLICATIONS

The following applications were reviewed and approved:

G & J Realty, LLC, 300 Corporate Drive - real estate office

Ginette Lajoie, 107 Miller Road – tailoring/alterations

Edie DeMaria, 75 Ramapo Valley Road – veterinary office

Jarit Group LLC, 130 Route 17 South – restaurant (change of ownership)

Toys & Models Corporation, 31 Industrial Avenue – warehouse/distribution

CORRESPONDENCE

Request for Access to Government Records for 22 Masonicus Road from Township Clerk dated 10/1/08. Response to Clerk – no records on this property.

We received copies of letters from the attorney (Dennis Deutsch Esq.) representing Deerhaven Association concerning request for easements on roadways through properties owned by Scott Baxter and Carol Greene (Sun Valley Farm).

2009 Budget due by October 31, 2008.

OTHER ITEMS

J. Brotherton spoke with landscaper for 14 Woodcrest Court. The owner may decide to donate to the tree reserve fund instead of planting street trees. Discussed cost of replacement trees. J. DeWan will pull file for next meeting concerning the Rio Vista tree planting and donation to tree reserve fund.

Also discussed sidewalks on Woodcrest Court and water main on Peterson Place.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next meeting of the Environmental Commission will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 475 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, N. J.

J. DeWan

Secretary