Chairwoman Parker called the Colts Neck Shade Tree Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. She read the following statement: "In accordance with provisions of the "Open Meeting Law - Chapter 21, P.L. 1975 public notice of this meeting was provided in accordance with Annual Notice procedures (C10: 4-28 of said Act)".

ROLL CALL INDICATED:
PRESENT: Mesdames Parker, Ruggieri, Stivala and Barbagallo. Messr Kilbride, Hammond and O'Neil.
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT: Mesdames McGowan and Laffey and Messr Fessler and Forrester.

Chairwoman Parker called the meeting to order. Ben O'Neil made a motion to approve the minutes of March 1, 2001 meeting and was seconded by Eileen Stivala and was unanimously carried.

Mr. AJ Garito was in attendance for Woods Fine Furniture (PB#562). The STC reviewed revised plans and found them to be in accordance with what was asked. Henry Hammond offered the attached resolution to approve, seconded by Eileen Stivala and unanimously carried.

Mr. AJ Garito was also in attendance for Abbatiello (PB#565). STC reviewed plans. Placed on hold for May meeting with revised plans.

Mr. John Vincenti was in attendance for Galloping Hills Estates (PB#563).
STC reviewed plans. Ms. Julie McGowan to review entrance way trees. Revised plan required.

Mr. Edward Miller and Dr. Anthony DeGennaro were in attendance for the Colts Neck Golf Club (PB#513). STC reviewed revised plans and found them to be in accordance with what was asked. Henry Hammond offered the attached resolution to approve, seconded by Harold Kilbride and unanimously carried.

Mr. Jim Kelly and Mr. Brice Bennett were in attendance for Conover Ridge Estates (PB#570). STC asked for changes to be made to plans.

Plans for Skyline View Development (PB#550) were reviewed by the STC. Harold Kilbride offered the attached resolution to approve, seconded by Ben O'Neil and unanimously carried.

Plans for GPU Energy (PB#567) were reviewed by the STC. Rita Ruggieri offered the attached resolution to approve, seconded by Ben O'Neil and was unanimously carried.

STC reviewed plans for PB#493 - Zito. Eileen Stivala offered the attached resolution to approve, seconded by Ben O'Neil and was unanimously carried.

Memo to be drafted to Mr. Tim Anfuso, Township Planner, stating that no landscaping was required by the STC for PB#553A - Colts Neck Board of Education.
Four sets of updated landscape plans are still needed for PB#568 - American Building Ent., and PB#566 - Brandywine Land Swap.

Mr. Fessler informed the STC that Bolen-Orchard Lane case is to be returned to Colts Neck court.

Mr. Fessler informed the STC that Mr. Bryan Dempsey plans to walk property of Rivers Edge with their attorney. We requested that Julie McGowan, Rita Ruggiere and Eileen Stivala also attend.

In the "Committee Reports", Team #1 (O'Neil and Stivala) had nothing to report. Team #2 (Hammond, Ruggieri and Parker) stated that a work order went out for Indian Trial and that it has been adopted. Team #3 (Kilbride and Barbagallo) had nothing to report.

Mr. Hammond stated that follow letters should be sent out to those residents who did not respond to the first letter. Ms. Ruggieri stated that these letters could be mailed or handed out. Mr. O'Neil does not find going "door to door" as an acceptable alternative. Ms. Ruggieri stated that she would mail out the letters. If no response is attained from the second mailing within two weeks, the commission should then move onto the next cul-de-sac.

In Mr. Fessler's "Staff Report", a discussion was held concerning the "flag pole liability" problem on the cul-de-sacs. Mr. Fessler also informed the commission that a "2001 work program" is needed for Laird Ball Fields, Town Hall and other public areas.

In the Chairperson Report, Mary Parker stated that she needed to get everyone's "financial disclosure statements".

Chairwoman Parker also stated that Eileen Stivala will be in charge of "Friends of the Library" in April and suggested that the STC should get involved. The STC discussed that a presentation be awarded to the best cul-de-sac of those adopted. A "certificate of acknowledgement" will be awarded.

Motion was made by Ben O'Neil, seconded by Eileen Stivala, and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Maureen Laffey

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