Eec Opms June 19, 2007

EWING TOWNSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, June 19, 2007 CALL TO ORDER-OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS STATEMENT: A meeting of the Ewing Township Environmental Commission (EEC) was held on the evening of Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in the Ewing Township Municipal Complex. Chairperson Karl Muessig called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. He began by reading the following statement: The notice requirements provided for in the Open Public Meetings Act have been satisfied. Notice of this meeting was properly given in the resolution by the Ewing Township Council on January 3, 2007 which was transmitted to the Times of Trenton and The Trentonian, filed with the Clerk of the Township of Ewing and posted in the Ewing Township Municipal Complex, all on January 4, 2007. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT:

Peter Boughton Scott Butterfield Lee Farnham Mike Hiscock Erin Indelicato Karl Muessig Hal Moeller

EXCUSED: Rus Staniec GUESTS:

Ann Farnham, Ewing Resident Linn Robbins, Ewing Resident, Jason Kliwinski, Spiezle Group Jack Ball, Mayor, made brief appearance

MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes of the May 15, 2007 meeting were approved on a motion by Pete, seconded by Hal. The vote was unanimous. PUBLIC COMMENT: Linn Robbins asked if Lowes has made a commitment to LEED for their proposed building on the Navy property. Karl answered that Lowes stated they would consider it. She then asked if the EEC has a position on Lowes. Karl responded that the EEC can only advise the Planning Board. Linn then offered her assistance to the EEC WEB person. Karl referred her to Rus. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Planning Board and Site Review: Lee attended the 6/7/07 Planning Board Meeting. He said OPUS (Princeton South) made a presentation on ordinance changes they would like in order to include a bank, restaurant and additional hotel. It was for informational purposes and no vote was taken. It is expected OPUS will pursue these changes when they come back for approval of Phase 2 of the development. Erin ask for volunteers to attend the July 5, 2007 Planning Board Meeting because she cannot attend. Hal will attend. Natural Resources Inventory/Conservation Element (NRI/CE): Lee will discuss at the Mayor’s Meeting on June 20, 2007 Tree Ordinance:

Scott will discuss at the Mayor’s Meeting on June 20, 2007

Web Site: Karl stated the newly designed site is up but all of the EEC information is not there. He will follow up with the Web Master. Grants: Hal handed out an updated Grant Opportunities tracking form (attached). He said ANJEC has offered a courtesy review of our grant application for hike and bike pathways in the township in order to be prepared for submittal next year. Sustainability: Karl, Lee, Pete and Scott attended meeting with the Mayor on June 18, 2007 to discuss the EEC’s presentation to be given at the Mayor’s upcoming meeting on June 20, 2007. At the meeting the mayor handed out a draft press release to be issued the next day which will announce “A Green Building Initiative..” for the JCC building (copy attached). Jason Kliwinski from the Spiezle Group, the architect firm that is evaluating the JCC building gave a very informative presentation on “High Performance Design with LEEDtm”. It stressed the importance of preparing a “Master Plan for Sustainable Design” for the JCC building. He stated this should result in: 1. Reduced operating costs 2. Reduced liability to sick building syndrome (improved indoor air quality, comfort, and moisture control. 3. Increased staff retention and satisfaction 4. Alignment with state executive order 54 to reduce green house gases 5. Significant State rebates for efficiency measures. 6. Environmental educational opportunity

A copy of the presentation is attached. Jason said he will be giving a similar presentation to Dave Thompson and Ted Forst on June 21, 2007. Lee announced that the tour of Janssen facility is re-scheduled for July 25, 2007 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Mike said he was having difficulty getting power usage information fro the Board of Education in order to pursue the option of solar power. It was suggested he contact Jonathan Savage directly. The discussion above concerning OPUS Phase 2 generated some discussions about the need for a “Green” ordinance. Hal and Erin agreed to research proper ordinance structure to facilitate ordinance preparation and acceptance. Ewing Bike Trails: Pete attended the initial meeting of the Mercer County Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force on June 13, 2007. Pete also announced the formation of the Ewing Greenways Group which will start meeting soon. He will provide additional information when available. Pete will also make a presentation at the Mayor’s Meeting on June 20, 2007 Mayor’s Monthly Meeting: Scheduled for June 20, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Lee will discuss the NRI and CE. Pete will discuss Bike trails, Scott will discuss the Tree Ordinance. Karl will moderate and run the slides. All are encouraged to attend. OLD BUSINESS: Pete motioned for the EEC to provide a letter of support for the inclusion of a pedestrian/bike pathway and appropriate noise reduction measures with the replacement of the Scudders Falls Bridge to the Delaware River Toll Bridge Commission. Hal seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. Karl will draft the letter for EEC approval. CORRESPONDENCE:

Time did not permit a review.

NEW BUSINESS: Mike agreed to be EEC Chair for July through December. Hal made a motion for this which was seconded by Lee. The vote was unanimous. The EEC reviewed four resumes for the two openings on the EEC. The EEC agreed to recommend to the Mayor that Ann Farnham and Aimee Williams be appointed. The EEC will also recommend to the Mayor that Hal and Scott be moved into the two permanent slots. Thus the new members will be appointed to alternate slots. Karl will forward the EEC recommendations to the Mayor.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business Erin moved to adjourn, seconded by Pete. The EEC adjourned at 9:48 P.M.

____________________________ Karl Muessig, Chairperson These Minutes approved on __________, 2007 PAGES:______ OF ______

________________________ W. Scott Butterfield, Secretary