2009-08-11 Regular Agenda Session Minutes

AUGUST 11, 2009 - REGULAR MEETING Council President Wollert called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm and read the 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 2nd day of January, 2009. ROLL CALL ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

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

Jack Ball, Mayor Dave Thompson, Administrator Mike Hartsough, Attorney Stephen Elliott, Municipal Clerk Chris Jack, Finance Office

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Trish DeCello (10 Chelmsford) and Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern) asked about the resolution concerning the Ewing-Lawrence Sewerage Authority bond issue. President Wollert and Mr. Steinmann responded. CONSENT AGENDA: The Clerk read the Consent Agenda (Resolution #09-113): 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $715,430.29. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of July 27th, 2009 (Agenda) and July 28th, 2009 (Regular). 3. A Resolution approving Mark A. Studley, existing member of West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company, to become a member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association. 4. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise 50/50 cash raffle sponsored by Victorians of Villa Victoria Academy to be held on December 12, 2009 starting at 8:00 pm at Villa Victoria, 376 W Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, NJ. 5. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $718.04 for period of August 1, 2009 tax quarter to Clemens Starr, 29 Hazelhurst Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Clemens Starr for Block: 74 Lot: 74 also known as 29 Hazelhurst Avenue. 6. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $960.38 for period of August 1, 2009 tax quarter to Susan Leahey, 331 Masterson Court, Ewing, NJ 08618 for property owner Susan Leahey for Block: 225.02 Lot: 56: Qual: C0331 also known as 331 Masterson Court. 7. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $1,366.51 for period of August 1, 2009 tax quarter to Sukel & Macnow Associates, P.A., 100 Campus Drive, Suite 201, Morganville, NJ 07751 for property owner James, Sverapa IV for Block: 234.01 Lot: 26 also known as 602 Maple Avenue. 8. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $1,617.65 for period of August 1, 2009 tax quarter to Mark

Morelli, 760 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628 for property owner Mark Morelli for Block: 414.01 Lot: 20 also known as 760 Lower Ferry Road. 9. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $957.39 for period of August 1, 2009 tax quarter to Princeton Assurance Corporation, 2482 Pennington Road, Pennington, NJ 08534; File #NJ09-8789FA for property owner Robert Birchenough Sr. ux for Block: 62 Lot: 56 also known as 1066 Pennington Road. Mr. Steinmann moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Summiel.

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ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION The Clerk read AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES CHAPTER 215, LAND DEVELOPMENT, OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO AMEND THE CONDITIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS RESULTING FROM DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS. (2009) 1.

Upon introduction the Ordinance will go to the Planning Board for review. Mr. Steinmann moved the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox.

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Mr. Cox Mr. Summiel Mr. Steinmann President Wollert

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NEW BUSINESS 1. The Clerk read (Resolution #09-114): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DONATION, RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY OF NOMINAL VALUE.

Mr. Cox moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Summiel.

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2. The Clerk read (Resolution #09-115): A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS TO PURCHASE LEAD TESTING EQUIPMENT TOGETHER WITH TRAINING.

Mr. Summiel moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.

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Mr. Cox Mr. Summiel Mr. Steinmann President Wollert

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The Clerk read (Resolution #09-116): A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING APPROVING AND CONSENTING TO THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,000,000 OF OBLIGATIONS BY THE EWING-LAWRENCE SEWERAGE AUTHORITY THROUGH THE 2009 NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST FINANCING PROGRAM.

Mr. Steinmann moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Summiel.

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COUNCIL REPORTS Mr. Steinmann reported that the Planning Board is rehearing an approved case to meet an appelate court request to rehear due to a notification issue. He also reported that the Flood Mitigation Plan had been completed and will be presented to Council for adoption. Mr. Cox read a letter from the Historic Preservation Society to preserve the First Presbyterian Church building on Scotch Road.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Charles Green asked about trust fund money for the Municipal Alliance. Chris Jack responded. Mr. Steinmann asked about the status of the 2009-2010 budget and the Mayor stated that it would be presented to Council at the first meeting in September. Kate Tuttle asked about the new policy at the animal shelter. Susan Miller (Olden Ave), Mary Babich (16 Musket Ct), Pat Brown (Summit Ave) also questioned the policy. The Mayor had scheduled a meeting with all interested animal shelter volunteers immediately after the Council meeting. There being no further business President Wollert asked for a motion to adjourn. Councilman Cox so moved, seconded by Councilman Steinmann. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 pm.

________________________________ ______________________________ Kathleen Wollert, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk