WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF HEALTH

The West Amwell Township Board of Health met for Re-organization on the above date following the regular Township Committee meeting.

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 p.m. and was declared in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act by public notice having been published in the Trenton Times and Lambertville Beacon on January 13, 2005 and posted on the Township bulletin board. The Municipal Building is handicapped accessible but the Board office should be contacted 24 hours in advance for any special accommodations.

Present: Nancy Palladino, Thomas J. Molnar, Gary W. Bleacher, Ken Hart, Rick Kropp, Attorney Faherty, Secretary Olsen and Deputy Chamberlin.

Rick Kropp was sworn in by Attorney Faherty for a two year term as Alternate #2.

Bleacher nominated Palladino for Chair and Kropp seconded. No other nominations were received. Roll call: Kropp-aye, Hart-aye, Bleacher-aye, Molnar-aye, Palladino-aye.

Bleacher nominated Molnar for Vice-Chair and Kropp seconded. No other nominations were received. Roll call: Kropp-aye, Hart-aye, Bleacher-aye, Molnar-aye, Palladino-aye.

The number of meetings was discussed. The Board decided to reduce the number of meetings in 2005. A special meeting will be called if needed.

BOH RESOLUTION 01-2005

BE IT RESOLVED by the West Amwell Township Board of Health that Board of Health meetings will be held on the following dates in 2005:

April 20 October 19

July 20 December 7

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that meetings of the Board of Health will be held at the Municipal Building, 150 Rocktown-Lamb. Road, Lambertville (West Amwell) following regularly scheduled Township meetings.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all meetings will be held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Special meetings shall be at the call of the Chair or written request by a member of the Board to the Secretary.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Municipal Building is handicapped accessible but the

Board Secretary’s office is to be contacted 24 hours in advance for any special accommodations.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Resolution shall be posted on the Township bulletin board and transmitted to the Lambertville Beacon and the Trenton Times within seven days of adoption.

Palladino motioned for approval of the Resolution and Molnar seconded. Roll call: Kropp-aye, Hart-aye, Bleacher-aye, Molnar-aye, Palladino-aye.

There was no public in attendance.

The minutes of the September 16, 2004 were approved on motion from Kropp and seconded by Bleacher. Roll Call: Kropp-aye, Hart-abstain, Bleacher-aye, Molnar-abstain, Palladino-aye.

The minutes of the December 1, 2004 minutes were approved on motion from Palladino and seconded by Bleacher. Roll Call: Kropp-abstain, Hart-abstain, Bleacher-aye, Molnar-aye, Palladino-aye.

The Closed Session minutes were reviewed by Attorney Faherty and will remain closed.

There was nothing to add.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None

Stray dog holding area - ACO Hoagland informed Secretary Olsen that Kyle Kilmer will provide this service again in 2005.

Rabies clinic - Dr. Maxim will do the Rabies clinic in May. He will also take emergency cases but only during business hours.

2005 Soil Test Witnesses - Jim Chalupa, Pete Enea, and Bob Kleckner are interested in continuing their independent contractor work for 2005. Palladino moved to re-hire Chalupa, Enea, and Kleckner as independent contractors for STW for 2005 and Molnar seconded. Roll Call: Kropp-aye, Hart-aye-, Bleacher-aye, Molnar-aye, Palladino-aye.

Bill List - The following invoices were received and paid from the BOH line item in December 2004 and are provided for informational purposes.

DATE VENDOR AMOUNT PAID

December 2004 STW Report - This report was received without comment or question by the Board.

Tests Performed:

Name Block Lot Address

Vecchiolla 18/13.02 11 Corsalo Road

Monies Received and Deposited: $ 400.00

Fees Refunded: $

The following item was received from the Hunterdon County Health Department:

- Changes have been submitted to the minor subdivision of Block 23 Lot 25 on Linvale-Harb. Road that was approved in July 2004. The adjustment now has the existing septic field for lot 25 entirely on proposed lot 25.03. The applicant is seeking easement approval on this issue. The Department strongly recommends to the Board that the septic field be relocated onto lot 25.

A closed session was not needed at this time.

The Board briefly discussed the practice of hydrofracturing and possible requirements that could be made on its use. The Secretary was instructed to search for ordinances on the subject to see how this is handled in other municipalities.

There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Lora Olsen, Secretary