JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Environmental Commission Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The August 18, 2026 Environmental Commission meeting was called to order at 7:16 p.m. by Chair, Ray Tremer III, with a salute to the flag by all present. The Recording Secretary read the statement that notice of this special meeting was provided at least 48 hours in advance in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act by filing the notice with the Municipal Clerk, posting the notice in the municipal building, and transmitting the notice to the officially designated newspapers.
| Present: | Absent: |
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| Ray Tremer III, Chair | Adam Haidi |
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| Holly Reynolds | Robert Grieco |
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| Elsie Helle | |
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| Phil DeSantis | |
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Dana Jacob, Recording Secretary
No Executive Session.
Motion made for approval of payment to the Recording Secretary.
Motion: Elsie Helle
Second: Phil DeSantis
Vote: Motion carried.
Motion made for approval of June 29, 2026 minutes.
Motion: Phil DeSantis
Second: Elsie Helle
Vote: Motion carried.
No Environmental Planning Matters
The Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) review began last week. A second draft is being prepared. Ray Tremer, Holly Reynolds, Council President Burnstein, and members of the Board reviewing the ERI were present. Initial draft is solid. Suggestions from Holly Reynolds are being reviewed which will strengthen the ERI in several areas. Full review expected at September meeting.
No Resolutions
Continuous review process for ERI.
Workflow improvements underway to streamline routing of applications directly to the Commission. Written procedures will be established for continuity with Laura Morrison.