EWING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, New Jersey 08628
AGENDA SESSION NOVEMBER 7TH, 2007 – 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION NOVEMBER 7TH, 2007 – 7:30 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 25th day of October, 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
Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Steinmann Ms. Wollert President Summiel
F. DISCUSSION – Adopted Resolution on Agreement With Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. G. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (Regular Meeting Only) H. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $1,009,707.20. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of October 9th (Agenda) and October 9th (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee release for Stouts Charter Service – Ewing Engineers CMX project 03 00016 01 – 06 4. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee release for Mather Development LLC – Ewing Engineers CMX project 04 03895 04 – 06
5. A Resolution appointing Mary Corrigan as 2nd alternate to the Zoning Board for term to expire December 31, 2008. 6. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $155.54 for November 1st, 2007 added tax bill to Souheil Saliba, 1723 North Olden Avenue Ext., Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Souheil Saliba for Block: 105, Lot: 39.01; Qual: added tax bill, also known as 24 Industry Court due to overpayment. 7. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $280.00 for 2007 second half sewer bill to Eddie & Yvonne Rice, 63 Woodland Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Eddie & Yvonne Rice for Block: 139; Lot: 26 also known as 63 Woodland Avenue to refund overpayment. 8. A Resolution to cancel the total amount of $30,385.28 for November 1st, 2007 tax bill (2005 Roll Back) for property owner Princeton South Development, LLC for Block: 225.01, Lot 1 also known as 2281 Pennington Road due to 2005 Roll Back. 9. A Resolution to cancel the total amount of $225.00 for 2007 sewer bill for overpayment due to incorrect number of units on property and refund the total amount of $225.00 due to overpayment to Nadine H. Goldwater, 3 Albans Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618 for property owner Nadine H. Goldwater for Block: 505, Lot: 42 also known as 3 Albans Avenue. 10. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise 50/50 raffle sponsored by BPOE Trenton #105 (State Registration #495-6-26195; Ewing RL-1201) on March 1st, 2008. 11. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an instant raffle sponsored by BPOE Trenton #105 (State Registration #495-6-26195; Ewing RL-1202) from October 17th, 2007 through October 16th, 2008. 12. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of a casino night sponsored by Trenton Rotary Foundation (State Registration #138-8-35083; Ewing RL-1203) to be held April 18th, 2008. I. ORDINANCE (S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION J. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION K. NEW BUSINESS 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ACCELERATED TAX LIEN SALE FOR FY2008 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:5-19 2. A RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR UPGRADES TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AT THE TOWNSHIP FACILITY LOCATED AT 999 LOWER FERRY ROAD TO VA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, LLC 3. A RESOLUTION NAMING THE WEST TRENTON TRAIN STATION TO “THE EWING TRAIN STATION” 4. A RESOLUTION NAMING THE TOWNSHIP FACILITY LOCATED AT 999 LOWER FERRY ROAD AS “THE EWING COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER”
L. COUNCIL REPORTS M. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA N. CLOSED SESSION O. ADJOURNMENT