The Environmental Commission has the responsibility to study and make recommendations for open space preservation, trails, water resource management, storm water regulations, pollution control, solid waste management, noise control, landmark trees and tree preservation, environmental appearance, soil, landscapes, flora and fauna and review applications which impact the aforementioned. While the Recreation Commission oversees active parks such as ball fields and tennis courts and the Shade Tree Commission oversees street trees, the Environmental Commission oversees all passive parks in the Borough, and other properties throughout the Borough. The Environmental Commission shall also conduct research and coordinate activities pertaining to the use and potential use of open land areas, include recommendations for acquisitions of open space.The Environmental Commission is also charged with teaching the community to respect our trees and open spaces and to encourage residents and the local government to make responsible environmental decisions. This can be accomplished through community outreach, meetings and events, and the distribution of printed and digital materials, such as CDs, DVDs, books, maps, charts, and pamphlets which it deems necessary to further its mission.
Environmental Commission
Daniele Fede (Chairperson)
Appointed:3/18/2010
Term Expiration:12/31/2011
Nick Zampetti
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expiration:12/31/2012
Planning Board Representative
Nikki Spiegel
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expiration:12/31/2012
Robert Beutel
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expiration:12/31/2012
Franco Munno
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expiration:12/31/2013
Mariann Zampetti
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expiration:12/31/2013
Julie Meehan
Appointed:5/20/2010
Term Expiration:12/31/2012
Arthur Konigsberg
Council Liaison
2011
Donald Viviani
Associate
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expiration:12/31/2012
Mayor appoints 7 members (including 1 from the Planning Board). All must be residents of Bogota, except for a Technical Advisor. Commission can have any number of associate members – all three year appointments.
Meetings
Municipal Building
375 Larch Ave.
Bogota, N.J. 07603 Directions
Meetings held 4th Wednseday monthly at 7:30PM in Council Chamber