Council Agenda 20080325

EWING TOWNSHIP COUNCIL 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, New Jersey 08628 MARCH 25TH, 2008

BOARD OF HEALTH – 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 8th day of January 2008. 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. Summiel Ms. Wollert President Steinmann

F. PRESENTATION 1. Presentation for the 140th Birthday to the Fraternal Order of Pythians of NJ Domain- Larry Kalb

G. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: H. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $948,181.74 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of February 11th, 2008 (Regular), February 25th, 2008 (Agenda), February 26th, 2008 (Regular) and March 11th , 2008 (Regular) 3. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $156.93 for February 1, 2008 tax quarter to Joseph S. & Lena L. Wingate, 2268 Spruce Street Ext., Ewing,

NJ 08638 for property owner Joseph S. & Lena L. Wingate, for Block: 100, Lot: 5, also known as 2268 Spruce Street Ext. for overpayment. 4. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $364.00 for April 1, 2008 sewer bill to Phillip & Sarah Jane Marchetti, 72 Federal City Road, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Phillip & Sarah Jane Marchetti, for Block: 214.11, Lot: 7, also known as 72 Federal City Road. 5. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $125.00 for canceled C.O. inspection to Richardson Management Group, Lexington Commons, 215 State Highway 33, Trenton, NJ 08690, for Block: 117, Lot: 6, also known as 218 Fourth Street. 6. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $3,631.00 for permit obtained, to Car Mar Tom, 40 West Church Street, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, for 1676 North Olden Avenue for a tenant fit-out permit(#20071358). 7. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $30.00 for rental registration to Richardson Management Group, Lexington Commons, 215 State Highway 33, Trenton, NJ 08690, for Block: 117, Lot: 6, also known as 218 Fourth Street. 8. A Resolution authorizing The Grace Cathedral Fellowship Ministries to hold a block party on August 23, 2008. 9. A Resolution authorizing Palmer Lane/ Lower Ferry Road Civic Association to hold a block party on May 26, 2008. I. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING AMENDING CHAPTER 9, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, ARTICLE XVII, TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD J. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION 1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LEASE OF A PORTION OF HOLLOWBROOK COMMUNITY CENTER TO THE MERCER COUNTY CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION FOR OPERATION OF A DAY CARE CENTER. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING AMENDING THE FEES FOR AMBULANCE TRANSPORT BY EWING TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DIVISION.

K. NEW BUSINESS 1. A RESOLUTION SETTING April 8th, 2008 AS A PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE AMENDMENT FOR THE EWING TOWNSHIP BUDGET

2. A RESOLTUION SUPPORTING THE CLICK IT OR TICKET MOBILIZATION OF MAY 19TH – JUNE 1ST 2008

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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONSOLIDATION STUDY GRANT

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4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL AND/ OR RECYCLING OF PROPERTY OF NOMINAL VALUE

5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN ONLINE AUCTION SITE (AS AMENDED) 6. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL (AS AMENDED) 7. AN AMENDMENT T RESOLUTION #08R-29 AUTHORIZING APPLICATIO TO ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY EBVIROMENTAL COMMISSIONS SMART GROWTH PLANNING GRANT FOR 2008 PLANNING GRANTS FOR NJ MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES

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