Board Members in Attendance

John Pardue, Ron Koldjeski, and Gary Martenson

Absent

None

Board Guests in Attendance

Joseph Sileo, Solicitor; Scot Haan, CEO; Francine Miller, Secretary/Treasurer

Meeting Called to Order

NOTE: The purpose of this hearing is for Ordinance 2009-1, pertains to a second perc site on lot as a replacement sit if the first site should fail. Haan stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval.

Frank Colombo’s attorney, Tim Kelly asked about the size of a lot in Newton. The Board stated that the minimum lot size in Newton Township is 40,000 sq. ft. Mr. Kelly also asked if there has been any problems in the Township with a system failing. Board stated that there was a problem in the Pedley Development.

The purpose of Ordinance 2009-2 would require testing prior to and as a condition of any subdivision or land development in Newton Township.

Haan stated that the Planning Commission and Osbert Patton also recommended approval and feels that this is necessary. Discussion ensued about a site not being able to perc. Haan stated that a site would need to be created with top soil and could take up to five years or a soil scientist could come in and it take less time for the site to perc.

The Ordinances have been duly advertised and available for public review in The Times-Tribune.

Motion by Koldjeski to accept Ordinance 2009-1 as presented, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Motion by Martenson to adopt Ordinance 2009-2 as presented, 2nd by Koldjeski. Motion voted, all in favor.

Being no public input and discussion, Koldjeski motioned to adjourn the meeting, 2nd by Martenson. Motion voted, all in favor.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:15 PM

Respectfully submitted by Francine Miller