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Pinelands Commission approves culvert replacement and demolition applications, moves to executive session on litigation
Summary
On Jan. 9 the commission approved two public-development applications — a South Jersey Transportation Authority culvert replacement and a Winslow Township demolition — and adopted a resolution to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and attorney-client matters.
The Pinelands Commission voted on Jan. 9 to approve two public-development applications and later adopted a resolution to move into executive session to discuss pending or anticipated litigation and attorney‑client privileged matters.
Approved applications - South Jersey Transportation Authority: The commission approved an application from the South Jersey Transportation Authority to replace an existing metal culvert with a concrete culvert on an access road adjacent to the Atlantic City Expressway that provides access to the Winslow Wildlife Management Area. Staff noted the culvert replacement is within SJTA property and not within expressway pavement. - Winslow Township: The commission approved an application by Winslow Township to demolish a single‑family dwelling built in 1950 on a township-owned parcel; staff noted reconstruction on the parcel within five years would constitute a separate application to the commission.
Votes and procedure A motion to approve the two applications was made and seconded; a voice vote was taken and the chair called for 'Aye' with no recorded opposition on the public record. The Jan. 9 meeting later included a resolution under the Open Public Meetings Act (NJSA 10:4-13 and NJSA 10:4-12b) to move into executive session to discuss pending litigation and attorney-client privileged matters, including references to an 'artistic materials case' and the 'Hobson matter.' The resolution was moved, seconded, and adopted on a voice vote.
What’s next: staff did not announce public details from the executive session; meeting streaming was paused and commissioners remained on Zoom for the closed session. Any formal follow-up, votes, or staff reports related to litigation will be disclosed when the commission determines confidentiality no longer exists.
Ending: the public portion (part 1) of the meeting ended for executive session; the commission said it would resume a public 'part 2' on YouTube after the closed session.
