Council Agenda 20070410

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

REGULAR SESSION APRIL 10TH, 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. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $297,980.71. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of March 26th (Agenda) and March 27th (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing a refund by the Construction Official, in the amount of $45,055.00, to Opus East, L.L.C., 610 West Germantown Pike, Suite 400, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, for a new construction, foundation permit (#20061752). This footing and foundation fee was calculated and covered under the “new building” permit (#20062106). 4. A Resolution authorizing approval to Richard D. Hopkins to re-enroll as a member in the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association. 5. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $27.00 for First Half 2007 Sewer to Joseph L. Mooney, III, P.C., 315 Market Street, Mill Hill, Trenton,

NJ 08611 (Ref: check #18928) for property owner Joel J. Sanchez for Block: 341, Lot: 3 Qual: C-467 also known as 467 Silvia Street to refund overpayment. 6. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $144.50 for 2007 Sewer bill to John J. Monahan, 24 Misty Morn Lane North, Ewing, New Jersey 08638 for property owner John J. Monahan for Block: 559, Lot: 49 also known as 24 Misty Morn Lane North to refund overpayment. 7. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $40.50 for First Half 2007 Sewer to Teoh Kok-Sin, 20 Woodbury Court, Princeton Jct., New Jersey 08550 for property owner Teoh Kok-Sin for Block: 190, Lot: 261 also known as 8 Heath Street to refund overpayment. 8. A Resolution to CANCEL the total amount of $1,678.74 for First Half 2007 taxes due to fire which occurred on 12/8/06 and REFUND the total amount of $184.69 due to overpayment to Jacob & Janet M. Kokaly, c/o Thomas Lanigan, 11 Lilac Drive, Ewing, New Jersey 08638 for property owner Jacob & Janet M. Kokaly for Block: 214.06, Lot: 15 also known as 120 Nancy Lane. 9. A Resolution authorizing PRIVATE SALE by assignment of certain tax certificate pursuant to NJSA 54:5-113, specifically Block 13, Lots 32, 32.03 and 32.04, 1321 Princeton Avenue, to RTCP Associates, LP. 10. A Resolution canceling the total amount of $10,692.50 for Arctic Products, Inc., 22 Arctic Parkway, Ewing, New Jersey 08638 due to an over-billing for wasted water. H. ORDINANCE (S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 (2007) – Municipal Judge 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 (2007) – Deputy Clerk 3. A REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $6,500,000.00 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING; TO PROVIDE FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OF THE TOWNSHIP’S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS AND COVENANTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. (2007) I. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007. (2007) – Chief Financial Officer 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007. (2007) – Accountant

3. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES AND PROCEDURES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MAYOR’S EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH MARRIAGE AND CIVIL UNION CEREMONIES. (2007) 4. AN ORDINANCE VACATING UTILITY EASEMENTS ALONG A PREVIOUSLY VACATED RIGHT OF WAY. (2007) 5. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, VACATING THE PAPER STREETS KNOWN AS STONE AND ADRIAN AVENUES AND JULIUS PLACE IN THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING. (2007) J. NEW BUSINESS 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 99 OF THE PUBLIC LAW OF 1997. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FILING OF A TAX APPEAL FOR PRINCETON SOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LLC, BLOCK 225.01, LOT 1Q. 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER FROM IM ESPRESSO, LLC (1102-33-011-006); A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSE, TO JBL FUTURES, LLC. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $540.00 FROM THE TOBACCO AGE OF SALE GRANT PROGRAM. 5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,310.53 FROM THE CLEAN COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM. 6. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $260,093.00 FROM THE ENHANCED 911 GRANT PROGRAM. 7. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FROM THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE HEP B VACCINE GRANT PROGRAM. 8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 FROM THE SAFE AND SECURE GRANT PROGRAM. 9. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,840.81 FROM THE DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND (DDEF) GRANT PROGRAM. 10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,930.80 FROM THE COPS IN SHOPS GRANT PROGRAM. 11. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00 FROM THE NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS EMS GRANT PROGRAM. 12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000.00 FROM THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM. 13. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,569.19 FROM THE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND GRANT PROGRAM.

14. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,840.81 FROM THE DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND (DDEF) GRANT PROGRAM.

K. COUNCIL REPORTS

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