Council Agenda 20070813

Ewing Township Council AGENDA SESSION 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, New Jersey 08628 AUGUST 13TH, 2007 - 6:30 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 1. Proposed Capital Budget 2. Cap Waiver Ordinance 3. Request for Sale of Land To American Legion Post 314 (Commander Joe Lacovara and Vice Commander Joe Coult) 4. Request For Waiver of Marriage License Fee 5. Tuesday Presentation By Historic Commission G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $1,411,236.93. 2. A Resolution Approving Christopher J. Guido as A Member of The West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company. 3. Approval of Solicitor’s License For The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society For the Sale of Bottled Water on September 8th and 9th, 2007 at the Shop Rite On Olden Avenue. 4. A Resolution Authorizing a Super 50/50 Raffle Benefiting Villa Victoria Academy on December 8, 2007.

5. A Resolution Supporting The “Over The Limit Under Arrest 2007 Crackdown Program”, pursuant to the New Jersey Division of Highway safety. 6. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $130.52 and cancel $1,173.97 for July 4, 2007 to December 31, 2007 to First American Real Estate Tax Service, P.O. Box 9611250, Fort Worth Texas 76161-9887, Ref: #95562892 for property owner Urfi Tahir for Block: 481, Lot: 95, also known as 15 Walton Avenue due to house fire. 7. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $897.75 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to First American Real Estate Tax Service, 1 First American Way, Westlake, TX 76262, Ref: #33345805 for property owner Tena M. Vaught for Block: 52, Lot: 13, also known as 212 Brookside Ave. to refund overpayment. 8. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $117.61 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to First American Real Estate Tax Service, PO Box 961250, Fort Worth, TX, Ref: #08344347 for property owner Joseph Byrd for Block: 26, Lot: 90, also known as Hazel Avenue to refund overpayment. 9. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $117.61 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to First American Real estate Tax Service, PO Box 961250, Fort Worth, TX 76161-9887, Ref: #08344347 for property owner Joseph Byrd for Block: 26, Lot: 89, also known as Hazel Avenue to refund overpayment. 10. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $1,378.57 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Trident Land Transfer Co., NJ, 1409 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, for property owner Christine Phillips for Block: 365, Lot: 2.01, Qual:C0632, also known as 71 Kyle Way to refund overpayment. 11. A Resolution to cancel the total amount of $1,675.24 for August 1 and November 1st, 2007 tax quarters for property owner Dianne Reimer for Block: 419, Lot: 5, also known as 738 River Road due to incorrect assessment. 12. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $1,380.81 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Sharon Sheppard, 8 Hastings Court, Ewing, NJ 08628, for property owner Sharon Sheppard for Block: 588, Lot: 156, also known as 8 Hastings Court to refund overpayment. 13. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $2,028.63 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Professional Abstract and Assurance Corp., Trevose Corporate Center, 4600 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053, for property owner Tanya Johnson for Block: 558, Lot: 10, also known as 370 Green Lane to refund overpayment. 14. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $1,759.64 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Cortes and Hay,Inc, 80 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822, Ref: C515201 for property owner Robert J. and Deborah M. Smith for Block: 229.09, Lot: 10, also known as 7 Mattatuck Lane to refund overpayment. 15. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $2,396.24 August 1st and November 1st, 2007 tax quarters to Kyle Carter, 27 Stratford Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618, for property owner Kyle Carter for Block: 262, Lot: 36, also known as 24 Stratford Avenue to refund overpayment. H. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LONGEVITY COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 (2007)

I. NEW BUSINESS 1. A Resolution Authorizing the Township of Ewing to Submit An Application For A 2008 Recreational Opportunities for Individuals With Disabilities Grant Sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. 2. A Resolution Authorizing the Award of A Bid and A Fair and Open Contract For The Replacement of Three Rooftop Air Conditioning Units, Repairs and Upgrades of the Johnson Control System and Maintenance For Five Years On the Air Conditioning System In The Municipal Building To Thermal Piping Division of GBI, Inc. In the Amount of $256,100.00. 3. A Resolution Authorizing the Township of Ewing To Submit A Grant Application To The New Jersey Department of Transportation Municipal Aid Trust Fund Program For FY 2008 For The Reconstruction of Riverview Drive. 4. A Resolution Approving a Place To Place Transfer (Extension of Premises) for Firkin Tavern (License # 1102-33-025-11). J. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC K. CLOSED SESSION L. ADJOURNMENT