Borough of Cape May Point Zoning Board of Adjustment
Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2010
Opening: Chairperson Stanger called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, announcing that the annually noticed meeting was in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting had been provided in the Star & Wave Newspaper on February 11, 2010.
Roll Call: Skip Stanger, Chairperson Present
Nancy Henderson, Vice Chairperson Present
Jim Dippel Absent
Dominic Miranda Present
Joe Keller Absent
Jill Lambeck Present
Skip Stanger Present
John McGeehan, Alt. #1 Present
Kathy Mottola, Alt. #2 Present
Lu Ann Daniels, Alt. #3 Present
Marie Rice, Alt. #4 Present
Mary L. Rothwell, Board Secretary
Nancy Henderson moved to approve the minutes of January 7, 2010. Seconded by Jill Lambeck, carried 7-0. Those in favor: Nancy Henderson, Dominic Miranda, Jill Lambeck, John McGeehan, Kathy Mottola, Lu Ann Daniels and Skip Stanger. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None.
Discussion: Chairperson Stanger announced to the membership that revised plans had been received for a previously approved application (“General Store”). He explained that Bruce Graham, Board Engineer, was working closely with the applicant’s Architect, Blaine Steinman, which would result in a plan that was in compliance with this Board’s approval. A short general discussion on the matter was undertaken with contractor Kenn Mann, 608 Seagrove Avenue. Chair Stanger stated and Mr. Kay confirmed that no other formal Board review was required. He is seeking all members input on their appraisal of the revised plans and requested that their replies be confirmed with him by Tuesday, which would be March 2, 2010, so he may expedite this information to Mr. Graham in a timely manner. All concurred they would review the revised plans in the Borough Office and respond to Chair Stanger.
Chairperson Stanger announced that the Board would enter into a closed session. John McGeehan moved authorization of the session by Resolution 2010-08. Seconded by Jill Lambeck, carried 7-0. Those in favor: Nancy Henderson, Dominic Miranda, Jill Lambeck, John McGeehan, Kathy Mottola, Lu Ann Daniels and Skip Stanger. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None.
The membership moved to a closed session for discussion of a
personnel matter.
The Board resumed open session at 7:45 PM.
Board Attorney: Resolution
#2010-09
Chair Stanger announced to Mr. Kay, Esquire that the membership had retained his services as Board Attorney. All confirmed this action for another year, when Kathy Mottola endorsed Resolution 2010-09, authorizing agreement for legal services with Stewart F. Kay, Esquire. Seconded by Nancy Henderson, carried 7-0. Those in favor: Nancy Henderson, Dominic Miranda, Jill Lambeck, John McGeehan, Kathy Mottola, Lu Ann Daniels and Skip Stanger. Those opposed: None. Those abstaining: None. Mr. Kay recognized the member’s support.
Meeting opened to the public:
Motion made
by Nancy Henderson to open the meeting to the public. Seconded by Dominic Miranda, carried
by voice vote. Several members
in the audience encouraged the advancement or progress of the “General Store”
improvements. The members assured them
it was their goal, yet it was the applicant/developer’s timeline that
prevails. Motion made by Jill Lambeck
to close the public portion. Seconded
by Lu Ann Daniels, carried by all.
Adjournment: All
in favor of adjournment at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Mary L. Rothwell, Secretary
Adoption Date: May 26, 2010