Holmdel Environmental Commission

HOLMDEL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Minutes of the Reorganization and Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2025 OPENING STATEMENT: “I hereby announce, pursuant to Section 5 of the Open Public Meetings Act, that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided on January 10, 2025, to the Asbury Park Press and the Two River Times. Notice has also been posted in the entrance of Town Hall, filed in the Clerk’s Office, and posted on the Township’s website, www.holmdeltownship.com, all pursuant to Section 13 of the Open Public Meetings Act.” Roll Call Members Present: David Wolff, Vice Chairperson Ralph Blumenthal Wes Fagan Randy Rauscher Anthony Salerno Jill Perez Gary Vanderham Janet Jackel Absent: Karen Strickland, Chairperson Loretta Coscia, HEC Secretary Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence to Honor Military and Police Who Have Been Wounded or Killed in Action Environment al Commission Business  Oath of Office of Reappointed members  Approved the Annual Notice of meeting dates 2025  Draft Meeting Minutes – December 11, 2024 Minutes approved  The Regional Watershed Forum scheduled for January 23rd. Speakers at the meeting will be Christopher Obropta of the NJ Water Resources Research Institute and Alena Brayshaw of the Rutgers Extension Water Resources Program. The goal of the meeting is to discuss the watershed plan component of the MS4 Permitting process and how neighboring towns can work together.  Land Conservancy – Natural Resources Inventor y The HEC discussed that Holmdel needs a policy for regularly updating the NRI which includes who is responsible and how often this will be updated. "The NRIs submitted for Sustainable Jersey points shall include information and mapping (to the greatest extent possible) for the following: Geology; Geography/Topography; Climate; Air; Hydrology; Soils; Wetlands; Vegetation; Wildlife (including Threatened and Endangered Species habitat); Existing Land Use and Transportation maps; and address regional relationships."  The New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan (SDRP), or State Plan  The HEC reviewed the SDRP and discussed some of the following goals:  Promote Economic Growth that Benefits all Residents of New Jersey  Provide an Adequate Supply of Housing For Residents of All Ages and Incomes in Communities of Their Choosing That Meet Their Needs and Offer Ready Access to the Full Range of Supportive Goods and Services  Economic Opportunity Through nation-leading Infrastructure  Revitalize and Recenter the State’s Underutilized Developed Areas  Effectively Address the Adverse Impacts of Global Climate Change  Protect, Maintain, and Restore the State’s Natural and Water Resources and Ecosystems  Protect the Environment; Prevent and Clean Up Pollution  Protect, Enhance, and Improve Access to Areas with Exceptional Archeological, Historic, Cultural, Scenic, Open Space, and Recreational Value  Implement Equitable Planning Practices to Promote Thriving Communities for all New Jerseyans  Foster Sound and Integrated Planning and Implementation at all Levels Statewide  Draft – Tree Ordinance – The HEC discussed the enforcement and administration of the tree ordinance. As noted by Jay Delaney this will most likely be the responsibility of Code Enforcement and/or Zoning offices.  Community Energy Planning Grant meeting at Bell Works Jan uary 28 th – The kick-off meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 1/28 at 6:30. The Holmdel Green Team will discuss the Sustainable Jersey grant and how to work towards the Sustainable Jersey certification. As per the website there is a 2025 New Jersey Sustainability Summit which will be held on Friday, May 9th at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ.  3 Brook Lane, Sinikka Massa, Block # 20, Lot # 5.16 – flooding issues The HEC reviewed the images presented about the flooding from the stream at Mrs. Massa's home. Based on the images there were questions about erosion, but it was noted that not much could be done. Adjournment There being no further business at 8:30 p.m. motion by David seconded by Randy to adjourn. Respectfully submitted, Loretta Coscia Loretta Coscia HEC Secretary Proceedings recorded Minutes approved 2/12/25