12-16-08 Council Regular Session Minutes

DECEMBER 16TH, 2008 - REGULAR SESSION

Acting President Wollert opened the meeting at 7:00 pm and read the Open Public Meeting Statement: The notice requirements provided for in the “Open Public Meetings Act” have been satisfied. Notice of this meeting was properly given in a notice which was transmitted to the Times of Trenton and the Trentonian, filed with the Clerk of the Township of Ewing and posted in the Ewing Township Municipal Complex, all on the 8th day of January, 2008. ROLL CALL ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Mr. Cox – Present Mr. Murphy – Present Mr. Summiel – Present Ms. Wollert - Present President Steinmann - Absent

Mayor Jack Ball Administrator Dave Thompson Attorney Mike Hartsough Municipal; Clerk Stephen Elliott

DISCUSSIONRobert Green discussed the new Township web site that would go live in January. He described how the site would be better organized, easier to maintain, provide for greater ease in posting material and would allow individual departments to directly post information to their portion of the site. Ms. Wollert praised the work and dedication of Mr. Green and also lauded the volunteer web site committee that had assisted in the development of the new site. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA After one of Santa’s elves distributed candy canes to the Council and all members of the audience, Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) asked about the new web site. Ms. Wollert responded. CONSENT AGENDA: The Clerk read the Consent Agenda: (Resolution #08R-151) 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $580,462.21. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of November 10th (Agenda), November 10th (Regular), November 24th (Agenda) and November 25th (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation and a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector. A Cancellation in the amount of $3,813.62 and Refund the total amount of $3.813.62 for August and November 2008 tax quarters due to 100% disabled veteran status for property owner: Rickey & Barbara Lodico, 9 Diane Drive, Ewing, NJ 08628 for Block: 422, Lot: 79, also known as 9 Diane Drive. 4. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Rebecca P. Lynn/Rely Properties, Independent Living (Block 105, Lot 26) – Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #05 04315 03. 5. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Scotch Road Hotel (Block 371, Lot 3.02) – Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #07 02520 01.

6. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for The Jefferson, American Properties (Block 225.01, Lots 2, 3, 4 & 5) – Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #06 02994 03. 7. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Central Baptist Church (Block 229.06, Lot 9) – Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #07 02758 03 – 06. 8. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an Instant Raffle sponsored by Rotary Club of Trenton (State Reg. #138-8-35083; Ewing License #RL-1230) from March 19th, 2009 through May 7th, 2009. 9. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of Bingo Games sponsored by the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Company every Friday in 2009 with the exception of July 3rd and December 25th. 10. A Resolution authorizing the designation of an additional bus stop on Lower Ferry Road for the new Jefferson Residential Units. 11. A Resolution authorizing the deletion of two bus stops along Sullivan Way. Mr. Cox moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy. ROLL CALL

Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Summiel Acting President Wollert

YES YES YES YES

NEW BUSINESS 1. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-152) A RESOLUTION OF EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION. Mr. Murphy moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.

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Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Summiel Acting President Wollert

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2. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-153) A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KIM MACELLARO DEPUTY MUNICIPAL CLERK FOR A TWO YEAR TERM ENDING DECEMBER 18, 2010. Mr. Murphy moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.

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Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Summiel Acting President Wollert

YES YES YES YES

The Township Clerk then swore in Ms. Macellaro with the bible held by her daughter Kaitlyn and sons Michael and Justin. 3. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-154) A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (OJJDP) STATE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ENFORCING THE UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS. Mr. Summiel moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy

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Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy

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Mr. Summiel Acting President Wollert

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4. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-155) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES TO AMBULANCE REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS, INC. Mr. Summiel moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy

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Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Summiel Acting President Wollert

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5. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-156) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR FUNDING OF ACTIVE RECREATION UNDER THE MERCER AT PLAY PROGRAM. Mr. Summiel moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy.

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Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Summiel Acting President Wollert

YES YES YES YES

COUNCIL REPORTS Mr. Summiel noted that the TACT committee had recessed until January and Mr. Murphy, referring to recent correspondence regarding shared services between the Township and the Board of Education, said that he hoped to see the discussions continued. It seems that right now the Township is giving more than it is receiving in terms of costs. The school board is meeting on December 22 to discuss the issue in more detail.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Charles Green commented again on the web site; Rebecca Lynn (1009 River Road) commented that there had been a full exchange of information regarding RELY Properties and that closing could take place on Thursday. A number of residents from Farm Road appeared to voice concerns about a business operating in their neighborhood. There being no further business, Acting President Wollert asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Cox so moved, seconded by Mr. Murphy. The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 pm.

________________________________ Bert H. Steinmann, Council President

______________________________ Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk