Borough of Kenilworth

�Planning Board Minutes

April 23, 2009

The meeting began with an affirmation of the Open Public Meetings Act requirements: The schedule of meetings is on file in the Borough Clerks office, was posted on the bulletin board, and has been mailed to the Cranford Chronicle, the Kenilworth Leader, and the Star Ledger.� All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval was given to pay the Recording Secretary.

Roll Call:� Mr. Lepore, �Mr. Candarella, Ms. Bogus, Mr. Herbert, Mr. Cirillo, Mr. Pugliese,� and Mr. Laurie,.� Excused: Mr. Pantina, Mr. Picerna, Mr. Sica, and Mr. Cammarota. NOTE: Mayor, councilmen, and mayors-designee are not eligible to vote on Board of Adjustment matters.

Communications:� Ms. Bogus announced that Mr. John Beninati will be honored by the New Jersey Planning Officials Association at the Woodbridge Hilton on April 24.� He will receive the 2009 Individual Achievement in Planning Award.�

New Business:� Application #307 & 1-09, Hartmann, RE: 530 N. Michigan Avenue, Block 3, Lot 2, a site plan and use variance.� Mr. Lepore announced there would be an extension of this application to the May 28, 2009 meeting (if the application is complete).� No re-notification will be necessary.�

Ordinance #2009-5 (Application fees and Escrow fees):� Mr. Lepore said this ordinance was verified by the Board and submitted to the Mayor and Council.� It was voted on and adopted.

Progress of the New Master Plan:� Mr. Candarella announced the results of the first meeting concerning the Master Plan.� An agenda and meeting dates were set.� Mr. Lepore said a Council and Planning Board meeting will be held at the May 7 Workshop.� Mr. Tripodi said there should be a recording of these proceedings.� Mr. Candarella will look into this matter. �

It was announced that today is Mr. Cirillo�s birthday.� Everyone applauded him.

There were no comments from the public.

Adjournment:� The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

�Janet M. Murphy,

�Planning Board Recording Secretary