2009-09-22 Council Regular Session

EWING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, New Jersey 08628 SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2009 BOARD OF HEALTH – 7:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING – 7:30 PM A. Call to Order of the Township Council Meeting. B. Invocation 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 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 2nd day of January, 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. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $344,991.72. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of September 8th, 2009 (Agenda) and September 8th, 2009 (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing a Refund and Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $150.00 (Cancel) from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009 and $112.50 (Refund) due to a meter removal to Roberta E. Revilla, 167 School House Road, Somerset, NJ 08873 for property owner Roberta E. Revilla for Block: 153 Lot: 121 also known as 231 Somerset Street.

4. A Resolution authorizing the Lambda Tau Omega Sorority, Inc. to hold a parade for the purpose of a breast cancer awareness walk on October 11, 2009. 5. A Resolution authorizing an annual Solicitor’s permit to Edward Kelbie Painting. 6. A Resolution authorizing an annual Solicitor’s permit to Diamond, Inc. for siding, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, etc. H. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION (None for this meeting) I. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF A PORTION OF HOLLOWBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE - HEAD START. (2009) J. NEW BUSINESS 1. A RESOLUTION INTRODUCING AND APPROVING THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, COUNTY OF MERCER FOR THE STATE FISCAL YEAR 2010. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES, NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, FOR EXTRAORDINARY AID. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 99 OF THE PUBLIC LAW OF 1997. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO CHARLES WALDRON, LLC.

K. COUNCIL REPORTS L. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA M. CLOSED SESSION N. ADJOURNMENT