2009-06-09 Agenda And Regular Meeting

EWING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, New Jersey 08628

AGENDA SESSION JUNE 9TH, 2009 – 6:00 P.M. AND

REGULAR SESSION JUNE 9TH, 2009 – 7:00 P.M. A. Call to Order of the Township Council Meeting. B. Invocation (Regular Meeting Only) Almighty God who holds the fate of Man and Nation, we most humbly beseech thee to bless these deliberations, and these thy servants, that they may act with wisdom and understanding for the good of our community and thy greater glory. Amen. C. Flag Salute (Regular Meeting Only) D. Open Public Meetings 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 13th day of May, 2009. * * * THE PUBLIC WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL DURING THE “STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC” SEGMENT OF THE MEETING. ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC WILL BE DIRECTED TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT, WHEN ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL, PLEASE GIVE YOUR NAME AND YOUR ADDRESS. E. ROLL CALL ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Steinmann Mr. Summiel President Wollert

F. DISCUSSION 1. 2.

Chris Jack to report on the status of the FY2009 Municipal Budget; and on the Resolution To Transfer Funds. Status of Rescue Vehicle Included in FY 2009 Capital Budget.

G. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (Regular Meeting Only) H. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $645,740.51 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of May 26th, 2009 (Agenda) and May 26, 2009 (Regular).

3. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $1235.22 due to overpayment of May 1, 2009 tax quarter to Carolyn Page, 831 Lily Lane, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Carolyn Page for Block: 193.01, Lot: 92, also known as 831 Lily Lane for refund due to overpayment. 4. A Resolution authorizing a maintenance guarantee release for Commerce Park at Ewingville (Commerce, Walters, Winterwood and Spring Garden Avenues), formerly designated section S-105 Lots 53 & 54, by Ewing Engineers CMX – Project #040 2221 02 – 06. 5. A Resolution approving Kyle D. Brower as a Senior Member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 6. A Resolution approving Jennifer D. Narducci as a Senior Business Member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 7. A Resolution approving Matthew M. Rosidivito as a Senior Member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 8. A Resolution approving Brandon T. Leese as a Junior Member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 11. A Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to enter into an installment

payment agreement and to redeem the municipal lien holds by the Township of Ewing for Block 163, Lot 16, also known as 1436 Heath Avenue. 12. A Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to enter into an installment payment agreement and to redeem the municipal lien holds by the Township of Ewing for Block 320, Lot 130, also known as 62 Lexington Avenue. 13. A Resolution approving the transfer of tax sale premium to the municipality for Block 495 Lot 18. 14. A Resolution approving the transfer of tax sale premium to the municipality for Block 27 Lot 171. I. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES CHAPTER 215, LAND DEVELOPMENT, OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF OFFICE AND TO AMEND REGULATIONS WITHIN THE IP-1 ZONE. 2. AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF COMMERCE AVENUE, WALTERS AVENUE, SPRING GARDEN AVENUE AND WINTERWOOD AVENUE. J. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION

K. NEW BUSINESS 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO PALMER LANE PROJECT. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO WILBURTHA ROAD-PHASE I PROJECT.

3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLMENT OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE ALONG EXISTING UTILITY POLES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY FOR EWING TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICAN, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 1032 (CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE). 5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 2066. 6. A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $347,400 WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 TOWNSHIP BUDGET.

L. COUNCIL REPORTS (Regular Meeting Only) M. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC (Agenda Session Only) FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA (Regular Meeting Only) N. CLOSED SESSION O. ADJOURNMENT