The top-priority topic was the ongoing review of the Chipotle drive-thru application, which has been revisited due to court orders. The commission examined the revised plans and discussed potential traffic issues, referencing past problems with similar setups at other locations, such as the Starbucks drive-thru at North Village. There were concerns about cars backing up onto the main road, which had previously caused significant congestion. The review aimed to ensure that the new drive-thru design would not replicate these issues.

In addition to the Chipotle review, the commission discussed the Sussex County Wastewater Management Plan. The members are considering writing a letter to the county commissioners to support rejecting the current plan related to Diamond Chip. The decision to postpone the approval by the county has given the commission time to review and potentially voice their concerns formally. The commission agreed to draft this letter before the next county meeting.

Another topic was the approval of new tenants for Admiral Metals and Brownstone of New Jersey. While there were no external changes proposed for Admiral Metals, the commission had questions regarding the discharge of wastewater from the site, particularly concerning potential environmental impacts like silicosis from porcelain dust. They discussed ensuring proper waste treatment and collection methods.

The commission also revisited the Municipal Tree Ordinance, emphasizing the importance of including native plants and trees in new developments. They planned to finalize a table of recommended species and send it to the town manager, Jim, for review. Additionally, they touched upon the environmental impact of different tree species, noting a study indicating that oak trees contribute to low-lying ozone levels when combined with vehicular emissions.

Lastly, the commission spoke about the Sustainable Jersey certification and the need to recertify by 2025. They acknowledged the necessity of resuming regular updates and meetings to ensure progress towards recertification.