ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, BARNEGAT LIGHT JANUARY 14, 2008

THE MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT was called to order at 7:30pm by Secretary, Nancy Manookian, who stated that the notice of this meeting has been published and posted in accordance with requirements set forth in the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.

The Pledge of Allegiance followed.

The oath of office was administered to: FRANK NOVAK, TOM STILES, ERIC STOKES

ROLL CALL: SPARK, CAFFREY, STILES, WARK, STOKES, WASHBURN, KUHLMAN, NOVAK

ABSENT: KAMINSKI

Alternate Stokes and Washburn were asked to be seated for tonight’s meeting.

NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRMAN

On a motion made by Mr. Kaminski and seconded Mr., Stokes, Nancy Spark was nominated for

Chairperson. No other nominations were forthcoming and nominations were closed

MOTION: NOVAK

SECOND: STOKES

VOTE: AYES: WARK, STILES, KUHLMAN, CAFFREY, STOKES, WASHBURN, NOVAK

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: KAMINSKI ABSTAIN: SPARK

NOMINATIONS FOR VICE CHAIRMAN

On a motion made by Mr. Caffrey and seconded by Mr. Stokes, Kevin Wark was nominated for

Vice Chairman. No other nominations were forthcoming and nominations were closed.

MOTION: CAFFREY

SECOND: STOKES

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, CAFFREY, KUHLMAN, NOVAK, STILES, STOKES,

WASHBURN

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: KAMINSKI ABSTAIN: WARK,

SETTING THE DATE & TIME FOR MEETINGS

On a motion made by Mr. Stokes and seconded by Mr. Novak, the meetings will be the

second Monday, unless a holiday, then the third Monday at 7:30pm, as previously held.

MOTION: STOKES

SECOND: NOVAK

VOTE: AYES: NOVAK, STILES, WARK, SPARK, CAFFREY, KUHLMAN, STOKES,

WASHBURN

NAYS: NONE ABSENT: KAMINSKI ABSTAIN: NONE

ZONING BOARD ATTORNEY 2008

The Secretary advised the Board the Mr. Charles Hutchinson, Esq. was again interested in

serving as Board Attorney. All agreed that Mr. Hutchinson continues to do a great job representing

the Zoning Board. Mr. Stokes moved to retain Mr. Hutchinson, Esq. seconded by

Mr. Novak

MOTION: STOKES

SECOND: NOVAK

VOTE: AYES: : NOVAK, STILES, WARK, SPARK, CAFFREY, KUHLMAN,

STOKES, WASHBURN

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: KAMINSKI ABSTAIN: NONE

ZONING BOARD ENGINEER FOR 2008

The Secretary advised the Board that Mr. Frank Little was interested as serving as Zoning Board

Engineer. After brief discussion Mr. Stokes made a motion that was seconded by Mr. Stiles and

Owen, Little & Associates was retained.

MOTION: STOKES

SECOND: STILES

VOTE: AYES: SPARK, KAMINSKI, STILES, WARK, CAFFREY, STOKES, WASHBURN, KUHLMAN

NAYS: NONE ABSENT: KAMINSKI ABSTAIN: NONE

OTHER BUSINESS: Board Secretary, Nancy Manookian, passed out the 2007 Annual Summary. There was discussion. This report will be passed to the Mayor and Council. On a motion made by

Mr. Stokes, seconded by Mr. Wark, the report was adopted by the Board.

MOTION: STOKES

SECOND: WARK

AYES: NOVAK, STILES, WARK, SPARK, CAFFREY, KUHLMAN, STOKES,

WASHBURN

NAYS: NONE ABSENT: KAMINSKI ABSTAIN: NONE

Nancy Spark, Chairman, spoke with regards to the mandatory course that was taken by board members this last Saturday. Several pints mentioned were, 1. Alternates should participate and be a part of hearings and discussions. They can be seated and vote on an application if they attended the initial hearing. 2. Procedures should be adopted. These are most likely in our Ordinances. This will be looked into. 3. The Master Plan was mentioned. A copy will be at the next meeting. It was mentioned that it is always available at the Borough Office. 4. Discussion regarding an application should only be done at and during meetings. If there are questions regarding applications, our professionals are always available. Applications should not be discussed by Board members with the general public.

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION: NONE

THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ON A MOTION MADE BY MR. STILES, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.

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Nancy A. Manookian, Board Secretary