Council Agenda 20071127

EWING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, New Jersey 08628 NOVEMBER 27 TH, 2007 B O A R D O F H E A L T H – 7:00 PM

COUNCIL MEETING – 7:30 PM 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 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 $904,370.59. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of November 7 th (Agenda) and November 7th (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee reduction for Princeton South Corporate Center (East Phase Site Improvements) (Block 225, Lot 1) – Ewing Engineers CMX - Project #02 06080 04-06. 4. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee reduction for Princeton South Corporate Center (Roadway Infrastructure Improvements) (Block 225, Lot 1) – Ewing Engineers CMX - Project #02 06080 04-06.

5. A Resolution authorizing the release of the performance guarantee for Marrazzo’s Thriftway subject to their compliance with specifications outlined by the Ewing Township Engineers CMX. 6. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee release for Sorce Properties (aka Ludlow Properties) (Block 105, Lot 37) – Ewing Engineer CMX – Project #03 03518 03 - 06 7. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an Instant Raffle sponsored by the Trenton Rotary Foundation, (Registration #138-8-3508; Raffle License #RL1204) to be held on March 20 th , March 27 th , April 3 rd , April 10 th , April 17 th , April 24 th , May 1st and May 8 th at Freddie’s Tavern, 12 Railroad Avenue, W. Trenton, NJ 08628 8. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,545.68 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Kimberly L. & David York, 33 Clover Hill Circle, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Kimberly L. & David York for Block: 223, Lot: 163, also known as 33 Clover Hill Circle to refund overpayment. 9. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,066.99 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Infinity Title Services, Inc., 33 East Main Street/Suite 2, Moorestown, New Jersey 08057; File Number 24333 for property owner John Murray & Ericka McClain for Block: 56, Lot: 20, also known as 207 Brookside Avenue to refund overpayment. 10. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $250.00 for CY2007 tax year to James P. Vairo, 63 Lanning Street, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner James P. Vairo for Block: 244, Lot: 40, also known as 63 Lanning Street to refund overpayment due to being approved for veteran deduction in 2006. 11. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,910.94 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Scott Wheeler & Marianne DiMola, 11 Montague Avenue, Ewing, New Jersey 08628 for property owner Scott Wheeler & Marianne DiMola for Block: 434, Lot: 10, also known as 11 Montague Avenue to refund overpayment. 12. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,015.43 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Seth D. Josephson, 196 Princeton-Hightstown Road/Suite 10, Bldg: 2A, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 for property owner Kok-Sin Teoh for Block: 497, Lot: 12, also known as 27 Lanning Street to refund overpayment. 13. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $923.52 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Countrywide Tax Services Corporation, MS: SVW-24, P.O. Box 10211, Van Nuys, CA 91499; Loan #171324015 for property owner Myra Williams for Block: 194, Lot: 5, also known as 575 Eggerts Crossing Road to refund overpayment. 14. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,132.35 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Access New Jersey Title Professionals, 260 Route 34 South, Matawan, NJ 07747; File No. 07-ACC3874 for property owner Joseph & Marltza Dugger for Block: 83, Lot: 153, also known as 2 Morse Avenue to refund overpayment. 15. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $668.53 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Lawrence Ravitz, Esq., Attorney at Law, 24 West Water Street, Toms River, NJ 08753-7472; Policy #6330373229 for property owner Lamar Davis ux for Block: 58, Lot: 33, also known as 120 Brookside Avenue to refund overpayment. 16. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $967.24 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to Central Title Agency, 445 Brick Blvd/Suite 305, Brick, NJ

08723; Re: SC-16248 for property owner Leesha A. Strang for Block: 484, Lot: 173, also known as 965 Terrace Blvd. to refund overpayment. 17. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,489.56 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to American Real Estate Service, Attn: Tax Refunds, 1 First A m e r i c a n W a y , M a i l C o d e : D F W 1 -3 , W e s t l a k e , T X 7 6 2 6 2 ; L o a n #6810713304905 for property owner Joseph Byrd for Block: 26, Lot: 91, also known as 110 Hazel Avenue to refund overpayment. 18. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,895.15 for November 1, 2007 added tax quarter to First American Real Estate Tax Service, Attention: Tax Refunds, P.O. Box 961250, Fort Worth, TX 73161-9887; Loan #0005656928 for property owner Viola Berkeyheiser for Block: 225.02, Lot: 56; Qual: C0625, also known as 625 Masterson Court to refund overpayment. 19. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $1,523.15 for November 1, 2007 tax quarter to First American Real Estate Tax Service, Attention: Tax Refunds, 1 First American Way, Mail Code DFW 1-3, Westlake, TX 76262; Contract Number 39429124 for property owner Edgar & Maureen Lantigua for Block: 449, Lot: 76, also known as 607 Latona Avenue to refund overpayment. 20. A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a duplicate tax sale certificate pursuant to Chapter 99 of the Public Laws of 1997. 21.

A Resolution authorizing the designation of two additional bus stops on Scenic Drive.

H. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION I. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION J. NEW BUSINESS 1.

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR UPGRADES TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AT THE EWING SENIOR & COMMUNITY C E N T E R T O L U C A S E L E C T R I C C O . , I N C . IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,500.

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A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, MERCER COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION AND SUPPORT OF AN AMENDED COMPACT AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DELAWARE RIVER JOINT TOLL BRIDGE COMMISSION.

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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY ON THE SCUDDER FALLS BRIDGE AND I N S T A L L A T I O N O F S O U N D B A R R I E R S A L O N G R O U T E I -9 5 B O R D E R I N G RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.

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