Open Space, Recreation & Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

Minutes of the Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (Committee) October 21, 2020 Members Present: Astri Baillie, Christine Boyle, Lisa Ellis, Melissa Honohan, George Limbach, Jill Rhodes, Ross Snyder Members Absent: Nancy Bruce, Chris Kellogg, Joan Maccari, Deb Mantone and Claire Whitcomb Opening Remarks Ms. Honohan called the meeting to order at approximately 7:35 pm. Minutes Ms. Honohan then presented the minutes for approval to the Committee. There being no comments, the minutes were duly moved and approved. Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Application Ms. Honohan presented the HPC application for $30,800 for the preparation of design guidelines for the Borough of Madison. Ms. Rhodes provided additional background for the development of the guidelines, which strive to provide a more consistent visual standard of review for development and updates within the community. Members of the Committee asked questions regarding, among other things, the interplay of the design guidelines and the Borough ordinance, the non-binding nature of the design guidelines and the manner in which they would be utilized. Discussed ensued to the satisfaction of the Committee. A motion was duly made and approved to approve the HPC application with one abstention by Ms. Ellis. Applications from the Borough of Madison for the East Wing Restoration and the Plaza Sitework Ms. Honohan then presented the applications submitted by the Borough of Madison for the East Wing Restoration and Plaza Sitework. Members of the Committee asked questions relating to, among other things, the availability of other funding sources, the details on the work to be completed for each project, and the timing for approval. Discussion ensued among the members of the Committee and it was agreed that the review of the applications would continue at the next Committee meeting. Executive Session A motion was duly made and approved to commence an Executive Session. Morris County Traction Line Recreation Trail Following the Executive Session, a motion was duly made and approved to return to a regular session of the meeting. At this time, a motion to propose a resolution in support of Morris County seeking grants for the extension of the Morris County Traction Line Recreation Trail was duly made and approved. Adjournment of Meeting A motion was duly made and approved to adjourn the meeting. Respectively submitted, Christine S. Boyle Secretary 1