Council Agenda 20071009

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

AGENDA SESSION OCTOBER 9TH, 2007 – 6:00 P.M.

REGULAR SESSION OCTOBER 9TH, 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. Chief Robert Coulton – Police Update (Regular Meeting Only) G. DISCUSSION – Longevity Ordinance (Agenda Session Only) H. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (Regular Meeting Only) I. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $288,176.44. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of September 24th (Agenda) and September 25th (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing a cancellation in the amount of $1,010.95 for August 1st and November 1st tax quarters for property owner: Estate of Ellis Pierson for property known as Silvia Street, due to township now owning property.

4. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee release for APCO Petroleum (Block 445, Lot 34) as recommended by Township Engineers CMX (Project #05 01112 03 – 06). 5. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of a 50/50 raffle sponsored by the Prospect Heights Ladies Auxiliary on March 16th, 2008. 6. A Resolution approving Justin A. Rojo as a junior member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 7. A Resolution approving Anthony David Bartolone as a member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 8. A Resolution approving Keegan J. Slate as a junior member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 9. A Resolution authorizing the Glendale Civic Association, Inc. to hold a (children’s Halloween) parade on October 31st, 2007. J. ORDINANCE (S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION K. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMEDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING AMENDING CHAPTER 15, THE LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, SECTION 29, TO MODIFY THE USES PERMITTED AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS. (2007) 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, TO ADD THE DESIGNATION OF ONE HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE ON BEECHWOOD AVENUE. (2007) 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT SECTION OF THE CODE REQUIRING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL PAID AND VOLUNTEER FIRE PERSONNEL AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS. (2007) 4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER AMENDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT SECTION OF THE CODE AUTHORIZING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS. (2007) L. NEW BUSINESS 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.47. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR LASERFICHE DOCUMENT IMAGING SERVICES TO AMI IMAGING, LLC.

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