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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THEENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION OF THEBOROUGH OF SADDLE RIVERHELD: OCTOBER 26, 2020 ( ZOOM MEETING) PRESENT: Teresa Aurori, Henry Senger (Co Chairman), Vince Blehl, Christopher DiGirolamo (Liaison), Frank HughesABSENT: Antonio Gines Jr., Steve Schachtel, Jerry DeCrosta, Bob La Viano (Chairman)PRESIDING: The regular scheduled meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m.PUBLIC NOTICE: Commission Secretary Lisa Ruff read the following statement: “Notice of this meeting in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act Chapter231 of the laws of 1975, has been given by posting a notice of the scheduled dates of all regular meetings of the Environmental Commission of the Borough of Saddle River on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and in the office of the Borough Clerk and by emailing a notice thereof to the Herald News and The Record on January 8, 2020 and on the Borough website.”APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made to approve the September 28, 2020 minutes by Frank Hughes, Seconded by Henry SengerRoll Call Vote: AYES: UnanimousWORK SESSION:Introduction of Environmental Commission Mission Statement. E.C. Liaison states he will speak to Borough Administrator in regards to enhancing the environment, natural resources, health, well-being and quality of life of its residents of Saddle River.Looking to become more involved, updating membership and revisiting, if interested, Sustainable Jersey (2013) and Tree City (2017). E.C. states would like more specifics of this matter.Discuss inviting a Botanist to inspect and review the Flora of Saddle River. E.C. discussed this matter in regards to providing and educating residents of types of Native plants on S.R. website or quarterly newsletter. E.C. members will receive contact information for a recommended Botanist to have her educate her experience of the Flora of Saddle River which will be received from E.C. member Mr. Bleihl. Discuss the safety hazards of fallen/dead trees and boulders in right of way which constricts roadway for pedestrians and cyclists. E.C. members discussed this is a safety issue that needs to be recognized to resolve this concerned matter. E.C. members also discussed more education is needed on the tree matter in the Borough of Saddle River.Discuss drafting a public opinion survey to be distributed to Borough residents Re: Deer Cull. E.C. states two E.C. members Mr. Senger and Mr. Hughes will have a meeting with the Borough Administrator about reviewing the Deer Cull plan. E.C. member Mr. Bleihl will send links of planting plants in Saddle River in regards to their professionalism of the Flora of Saddle River. Mr. Bleihl also advised he has two committed professionals in this field that can help to review the Flora of Saddle River.OLD BUSINESS: NEW BUSINESS: None mentionedOPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Nobody to be heard.ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Frank Hughes and seconded by Henry Senger to adjourn the regular Environmental Commission meeting.Respectfully submitted, Lisa M. Ruff Secretary, Environmental Commission ................
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