Environmental Commission

Meetings


  • 7:30 p.m.
  • 2nd Tuesday of each month

Agendas & Minutes


Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Members


  • Patrick Nerney, Chairman
  • Michael Morris, Vice-Chairman
  • Joe Carey, Planning Board Liaison
  • Elizabeth Benfanti
  • Nancy Boone
  • Reeve Kymer
  • Steven Ramiza
  • Roger Knauss, Alt. 1

  • Councilman Glen Popolo, Council Liaison
  • Karen Dey, Administrative Assistant
The mayor appoints members. There is no confirmation required by the council per Ordinance Number 796, 796A, 796B, 796C.

The commission consists of 7 members, 1 of whom is a member of the Planning Board, and 2 alternates.

***THE RAMSEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION HAS BEEN RE-CERTIFIED,
ACHIEVING SILVER CERTIFICATION THROUGH SUSTAINABLE JERSEY.***

Mission Statement


The mission of the Ramsey Environmental Commission is to:
  • Maintain the environmental and ecological stability of the Borough of Ramsey by addressing environmental concerns and issues affecting the borough.
  • Enhance decision-making by the local government by ensuring that environmental policies are integrated into all plans and projects.
  • Support education of the public and the local government regarding environmental issues and pertinent regulations.
  • Encourage maintenance and conservation of open space and wetlands in the borough.
  • Review borough site plans and make recommendations to the local government.
  • Update and maintain the borough's Natural Resources Inventory.
  - Adopted April 12, 2005

2011 Environmental Resource Inventory & Management

  1. 2011 Environmental Resource Inventory (ERI) (PDF)
  2. 2011 Environmental Resource Management Recommendations (ERMR) (PDF)