Planning Board Reorganization Meeting Agenda (PDF)
The Planning Board reorganized for 2026, electing John Lindner chairman, Michael Lippitt vice chairman and Sal DiBianca secretary, each 9–0, and adopting its staff, rules and attorney resolutions 9–0. It extended the 144 Liberty Corner final major subdivision approval 7–0, with Mayor Fine and Committeewoman Kian abstaining. Meeting dates were discussed but the minutes do not record adoption.
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What happened
The Planning Board held its reorganization meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Susie B. Boyce Meeting Room. Mr. Lindner and Mr. Puglisi were excused. The minutes list Mayor Fine as Class I, Committeewoman Kian as Class III, Sal DiBianca as Class II and Will DiGrande as Alternate #2, with terms through 2026 for the first three and through 2027 for Mr. DiGrande.
Officers, 9–0
- Chairman: Mr. Esposito nominated John Lindner, seconded by Mr. DiBianca. The roll call vote was 9–0. The voters were Argiro, DiBianca, Scuderi, Esposito, Ganta, DiGrande, Fine, Kian, and Lippitt.
- Vice chairman: Mr. Ganta nominated Mr. Lippitt, seconded by Mr. Argiro. The vote was 9–0.
- Secretary: Mr. Argiro nominated Mr. DiBianca, seconded by Mayor Fine. The vote was 9–0.
- Comptroller and escrow certifier: Mr. DiBianca nominated Mr. Lindner for both positions. Mr. Argiro seconded the nomination. The vote was 9–0.
Administrative resolutions
The Planning Board adopted PB26-01A, which appointed board staff. Mr. DiBianca made the motion, and Mayor Fine seconded it. The vote was 9–0. The Planning Board adopted PB26-02A, the 2026 rules of order. Mayor Fine made the motion, and Mr. DiBianca seconded it. The vote was 9–0. The Planning Board adopted PB26-04A, the professional services contract for board attorney Steve Warner, Esq. Mr. Esposito made the motion, and Mr. DiBianca seconded it. The vote was 9–0.
PB26-03A was a resolution for the 2026 meeting dates. It was discussed later in the meeting. The minutes do not record its adoption. Board attorney Flynn said the board had not decided the dates.
Minutes and reports
The board approved the December 8, 2025 minutes. Mr. Ganta made the motion, and Mr. Esposito seconded it. The vote was 9–0.
Township Engineer Christian Kastrud told the board that the MS4 stormwater permit requires Planning Board, Board of Adjustment and Township Committee members to take a class during each term of office, starting with a video titled “Right Questions to Ask.” Ms. Vautin introduced three junior members, Erich Dong, Ryan Liu and Sawyer Landau, all high school juniors. Lisa Sammartino was introduced as the new Land Use Coordinator, and Mayor Fine introduced Mario Serra as his designee when he is absent.
PB22-03: 144 Liberty Corner extension, 7–0
Mr. Flynn explained that the applicant, 144 Liberty Corner Real Estate, LLC, is Block 11, Lot 6.02. The applicant had board and professional signatures on plats sent to the County. The County had issues with these signatures. Zoning has not changed, and Department of Environmental Protection permits are in place. The applicant will need to resubmit compliance.
Mr. DiBianca moved, and Mr. Esposito seconded, to extend the deadline. The roll call vote was 7–0. Mr. Argiro, Mr. DiBianca, Mr. Scuderi, Mr. Esposito, Mr. Ganta, Mr. DiGrande, and Mr. Lippitt voted yes. Mayor Fine and Committeewoman Kian abstained.
Carried applications
- PB 25-05, Flaming Builders, was carried to January 26, 2026, with no further notice required. Committeewoman Kian made the motion, and Mayor Fine seconded it. All were in favor.
- PB 25-04, Coelho, 20 Valley View, was not carried. Attorney Bohn said the applicant had not submitted the requested revised plans. The applicant would not be ready for January 26. Mr. Flynn said the board had not set its meeting dates. Therefore, the application could not be carried to a later meeting and would need to be re-noticed.
- PB 25-06, Jewish Community Foundation, asked to be carried to February 9, 2026, with no further notice required. The board said it could not do this without a meeting schedule. The application will also need to be re-noticed.
The board discussed noticing the Master Plan. A possible hearing was scheduled for the January 26, 2026 meeting. During the public comment period, Bill Gilbert asked about the appointment of the board planner. The minutes record that this had not been decided as of that date.
The next meeting was scheduled for January 26, 2026. This meeting would include the Master Plan and a possible adoption. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 p.m.