Council Agenda 20070313

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

REGULAR SESSION MARCH 13TH, 2007 – 7:00 P.M. 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 4th day of January 2007. * * * 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 Ms. Wollert President Summiel

F. DISCUSSION: G. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA H. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $283,801.98. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of February 27th (Agenda) and February 28th (Regular).

3. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $418.63 for February 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Rae R. Federico, 618 Masterson Court, Ewing, NJ 08618 for property owner Rae R. Federico for Block: 225.02, Lot: 56, Qual: C0618 also known as 618 Masterson Court to refund overpayment. 4. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $1,528.71 for February 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Countrywide Tax Services Corporation, Attention: Carol Chavious, SV3-24, P.O Box 10211, Van Nuys, CA 91410-0211, Loan 155814151 for property owner Cynthia M. Threatt & Jennifer Widdis for Block: 251, Lot: 11 also known 55 Broad Avenue to refund overpayment. 5. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off-premise raffle sponsored by Ewing Little League. 6. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise raffle sponsored by Enable, Inc. I. ORDINANCE (S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, REVISING CHAPTER 108, FIRE PREVENTION J. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION 1. AN ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 – TAX COLLECTOR (2007) 2. AN ORDINANCE FIXING SALARIES FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 - ADMINISTRATOR (2007) K. NEW BUSINESS 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AUCTION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR AUCTION SERVICES 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC SIGNAL AGREEMENT 4.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE FORECLOSURE COMPLAINTS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING REGARDING CERTAIN TOWNSHIP-OWNED TAX SALE CERTIFICATES

5. A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR AN INFRARED ROOF SCAN OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 6. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF TOWNSHIP PHYSICIAN SERVICES 7. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR CONFLICT ENGINEER TO PENNONI ASSOCIATES, INC. 8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP ENGINEER TO ROBERT MANNIX OF SCHOOR DEPALMA 9. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR TO REED GUSCIORA, ESQ.

10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER TO JOHN HARTMAN, ESQ. 11. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP CONFLICT PLANNER TO MICHAEL MUELLER, PP. 12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP APPRAISERS TO PETER SOCKLER AND THOMAS DEMARTIN 13. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT TO DOMINIC CINELLI, BROWN & BROWN 14. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR RENT CONTROL ATTORNEY TO EDWARD HOFFMAN, ESQ. 15. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TOWNSHIP AUDITOR TO EUGENE ELIAS. 16. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR SPECIAL COUNSEL TO HILL WALLACK AND MARC ROSELLI, ESQ. 17. A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE IMPROVEMENT OF RAILROAD TRACKS AT THE WEST TRENTON TRAIN STATION BY THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CSX CORPORATION. 18. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-51 et. seq. 19. A RESOLUTION GRANTING POLICE OFFICER PERMISSION TO RECEIVE HIS SERVICE FIREARM.

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L. COUNCIL REPORTS M. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC N. CLOSED SESSION O. ADJOURNMENT