Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board
Byram, Netcong, Roxbury, Stanhope,
Morris and Sussex Counties , the State of New Jersey
PO Box 308 , Stanhope , NJ 07874
(973) 691-5748
COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Canal Society |
Mr. Keenan |
Site Plan Review / Stream Enroachment |
Mr. Rogalo |
Musconetcong Watershed Association |
Mr. Sekula |
Lake Awareness Day |
Ms. Maurella |
Lake Management |
Mr. Hunts |
Operating Budget Committee |
Ms. Zellman and Mr. Keenan |
Members of the Board represent Byram, Netcong, Stanhope, Roxbury, the Counties of Morris and Sussex and the State of New Jersey and are appointed by their representative governing body. The number of representatives and the amount of annual membership fees are based on shoreline.
The terms of the Board Members vary according to the ordinances (4-year terms) of each municipality.
Resolutions by the County Freeholders include a one-year term and the State appointments are indefinite.
LAKE MUSCONETCONG REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD
The Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board was established on January 10, 1990 as an advisory board whose purpose is to recommend to the municipalities of Byram, Netcong, Roxbury and Stanhope and the Counties of Sussex and Morris and the State of New Jersey, methods by which the many problems evident in the Lake Musconetcong Watershed area may be solved.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board is the complete restoration of the lake for recreation and other uses and to act as its guardian so that future generations may enjoy the use of the lake.
Mission Statement
The Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board’s mission is to work with the general public, local, state and federal governments in restoring, preserving, protecting and enhancing the environmental conditions of Lake Musconetcong and its surrounding watershed to ensure high environmental quality, increased recreational potential, public awareness and economic vitality. Through educational awareness, the Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board hopes to preserve the historic, economic and recreational values, and community pride once enjoyed by the residents of the municipalities it serves, as well as by the general public.
Meeting Schedule and Appointments
The reorganization meeting was held on January 17, 2007. Officers were elected at the reorganization meeting, as shown on the first page of this report.
Regular meetings were held on the third Wednesday of each month throughout the year, unless otherwise noted.
The regular meeting place is designated as the Netcong Municipal Building. All meetings are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Appointment of Personnel & Consultants - Appointments were made by resolution at the reorganization meeting. Ellen Horak was re-appointed as an independent contractor to perform clerical duties deemed necessary by the Board. Clifford R. Lundin, Esq. serves as legal counsel and Princeton Hydro, LLC as environmental consultant. The firm Nisivoccia & Company was named as auditor for the year on an “as needed” basis.
Web-Site - The Board's web-site is www.lakemusconetcong.com.
Standing Committees
Canal Society - Mr. Keenan, as the Board's representative, is an official member of the Canal Society. The Canal Society was advised of the bathymetric surveying of the lake and the Board’s future dredging plans and was asked to contact the Board with any concerns. To date, the Board has received no response from the Canal Society regarding the project
Site Plan Review/Stream Encroachment - Old Morris Canal Restaurant (2 Walton Place), Stanhope – The Board received notice of an application before the Stanhope Land Use Board requesting a change in zoning to permit the construction of a 21-unit adult community structure on the site. The application proposed one parking space per unit. Chairman Zellman attended the public hearing in December on behalf of the Board and voiced concerns regarding the buffer, setback requirements, storm water run-off and the impact of the proposed development on the lake. The Land Use Board scheduled a continuation of the hearing for February 11, 2008 . The Board will continue to follow this matter.
The Board received several notices of variance and site plan applications for various residential properties in Netcong, Roxbury and Stanhope. After reviewing the plans, it was determined the proposed projects would have no impact on the lake.
Musconetcong Watershed Association - Mr. Sekula, the Board’s representative, is currently serving on the Musconetcong Watershed Advisory Committee, whose purpose is to foster the Wild and Scenic designation for the Musconetcong River. Last year 24 miles of the Musconetcong River became part of the National Wild and Scenic River System. The Musconetcong Watershed Association endorsed the Department of Environmental Protection’s proposal to designate the Musconetcong River as a C-1 classification. On majority vote, the Board authorized the forwarding of a letter to the Department of Environmental Protection endorsing the C-1 classification for the Musconetcong River from Saxton Falls to the Delaware River. The Musconetcong Watershed Association’s goal is the improvement of the Musconetcong River as a trout fishery.