Council Minutes 20070709

JULY 9TH , 2007 - 6:30 P.M

-AGENDA SESSION

President Summiel called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and read the 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. ROLL CALL ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Mr. Cox – Absent Mr. Murphy – Present Mr. Steinmann – Present Ms. Wollert - Present President Summiel - Present

Dave Thompson, Administrator Mike Hartsough, Attorney Stephen Elliott, Municipal Clerk

DISCUSSION: 1. Ted Forst, Director of Community Affairs presented an overview of the activities and projects being handled by the Department. He included improvements and operations at the former JCC property, the Hollowbrook Community Center, and various other summer recreation programs being run by the Township. Mr. Forst noted that 325 persons had signed up for membership at the new pool and that the program there was running very smoothly. Members of Council questioned Mr. Forst about the various activities and thanked him for his work in getting the new operations started. 2. Proposed Adjustment To Temporary Budget – Mr. Barrett discussed the amended Temporary budget and answered questions posed by Council. The Resolution was then approved for action at the Regular Meeting. Council then discussed canceling the second Agenda and Regular meetings scheduled for August 27 and 28. A resolution was authorized for action at the Regular meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: President Summiel introduced the Consent Agenda for review. It was approved for action pending an explanation of the refund to Trenton Country Club. 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $392,160.62. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of June 25th (Agenda) and June 26th (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing the release of a performance guarantee for US Storage (Triton), Block 118.04, Lots 12 & 19 upon final inspection from Ewing Engineers Schoor DePalma (Project #03 00014 02 – 06). 4. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Construction Official, to Javier Figueroa, 629 Parkway Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618 for a driveway permit. Homeowner will no longer be doing work.

5. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Construction Official, to Frank Bogdon, 127 Weber Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638 for a driveway permit. Homeowner will no longer be doing work. 6. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Construction Official, to Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, NJ 08628 for an Annual Fire Registration Application fee paid in error, in the amount of $1,000.00. 7. A Resolution approving George C. Wieger III as a member of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department. 8. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Health Officer, to Sodexho Management, Inc., P.O. Box 352, Buffalo, NY 14240, Attn: Ann Marie Wingert, in the amount of $100.00 for a food service fee paid in error. NEW BUSINESS President Summiel introduced the New Business agenda for review. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF ANTHONY MERLINO’S LLC (1102-33-016-006); A PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LIQUOR LICENSE TO AMPHORA RESTAURANT, INC. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE GRANT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008.

The resolutions were approved for action. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Donald Roscoe Brown (1005 Scenic Drive) reemphasized his desire to have more police and also expressed concern about charges for attending American Legion games. Kim Welebir (10 Currrier Way) asked about the Township’s situation regarding COAH. President Summiel responded. Ron Prykanowski (16 Thurston Avenue) commented on COAH and suggested using auxiliary police officers to patrol the parks. Charles Green inquired about liquor licenses. There being no further business, President Summiel asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Steinmann so moved, seconded by Mr. Murphy. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm.

______________________________ Les Summiel, Council President

______________________________ Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk