Council Minutes 20070813

AUGUST 13TH, 2007 - 6:30 P.M.

AGENDA SESSION

President Summiel opened the meeting 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 Mr. Murphy Mr. Steinmann Ms. Wollert President Summiel -

Present Present Present Present Present

Dave Thompson, Administrator John Barrett, CFO Mike Hartsough, Attorney Stephen Elliott, Clerk

DISCUSSION 1. Proposed Capital Budget – CFO Barrett presented the proposed capital budget and responded to questions from Council. The proposal calls for $1,000,000 in projects for the 2008 fiscal year, including $470,000 for road milling and overlay, $300,000 for public works equipment, $150,000 for technology upgrades and $80,000 for police equipment. The proposed budget was approved for action. 2. Cap Waiver Ordinance – CFO Barrett and Attorney Hartsough discussed the proposed cap banking ordinance, explaining that it would permit up to $272,000 in additional spending capacity for the 2009 budget. It would not affect the pending fiscal 2008 budget. The ordinance was approved for action. 3. Request for Sale of Land To American Legion Post 314 - Commander Joe Lacovara and Vice Commander Joe Coult presented to Council their plans for using the land they were seeking to acquire from the Township. They pointed out the many civic activities sponsored by the Post and hoped that they could expand the picnic facilities. The proposal was approved for action. 4. Request For Waiver of Marriage License Fee – After discussion Council indicated that the request should come from the Mayor, not from the licensee. 5. Tuesday Presentation By Historic Commission – President Summiel indicated that the presentations would be made during the Mayor’s meeting on August 15. The Clerk noted the need to set a hearing date for the budget, indicating that it would normally be September 11, the same date that the amendment to the Land Development Ordinance would be on the agenda for second reading. After discussion, it was decided to reintroduce the ordinance with the Planning Board recommended changes. CONSENT AGENDA: President Summiel presented the Consent Agenda for review: 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $1,411,236.93. 2. A Resolution Approving Christopher J. Guido as A Member of The West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company.

3. Approval of Solicitor’s License For The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society For the Sale of Bottled Water on September 8th and 9th, 2007 at the Shop Rite on Olden Avenue. 4. A Resolution Authorizing a Super 50/50 Raffle Benefiting Villa Victoria Academy on December 8, 2007. 5. A Resolution Supporting The “Over The Limit Under Arrest 2007 Crackdown Program”, pursuant to the New Jersey Division of Highway Safety. 6. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $130.52 and cancel $1,173.97 for July 4, 2007 to December 31, 2007 to First American Real Estate Tax Service, P.O. Box 9611250, Fort Worth Texas 76161-9887, Ref: #95562892 for property owner Urfi Tahir for Block: 481, Lot: 95, also known as 15 Walton Avenue due to house fire. 7. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $897.75 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to First American Real Estate Tax Service, 1 First American Way, Westlake, TX 76262, Ref: #33345805 for property owner Tena M. Vaught for Block: 52, Lot: 13, also known as 212 Brookside Avenue to refund overpayment. 8. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $117.61 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to First American Real Estate Tax Service, PO Box 961250, Fort Worth, TX, Ref: #08344347 for property owner Joseph Byrd for Block: 26, Lot: 90, also known as Hazel Avenue to refund overpayment. 9. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $117.61 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to First American Real estate Tax Service, PO Box 961250, Fort Worth, TX 76161-9887, Ref: #08344347 for property owner Joseph Byrd for Block: 26, Lot: 89, also known as Hazel Avenue to refund overpayment. 10. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $1,378.57 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Trident Land Transfer Co., NJ, 1409 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, for property owner Christine Phillips for Block: 365, Lot: 2.01, Qual:C0632, also known as 71 Kyle Way to refund overpayment. 11. A Resolution to cancel the total amount of $1,675.24 for August 1st and November 1st, 2007 tax quarters for property owner Dianne Reimer for Block: 419, Lot: 5, also known as 738 River Road due to incorrect assessment. 12. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $1,380.81 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Sharon Sheppard, 8 Hastings Court, Ewing, NJ 08628, for property owner Sharon Sheppard for Block: 588, Lot: 156, also known as 8 Hastings Court to refund overpayment. 13. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $2,028.63 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Professional Abstract and Assurance Corp., Trevose Corporate Center, 4600 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053, for property owner Tanya Johnson for Block: 558, Lot: 10, also known as 370 Green Lane to refund overpayment. 14. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $1,759.64 for August 1st, 2007 tax quarter to Cortes and Hay,Inc, 80 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 08822, Ref: C515201 for property owner Robert J. and Deborah M. Smith for Block: 229.09, Lot: 10, also known as 7 Mattatuck Lane to refund overpayment. 15. A Resolution to refund the total amount of $2,396.24 August 1st and November 1st, 2007 tax quarters to Kyle Carter, 27 Stratford Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618, for property owner Kyle Carter for Block: 262, Lot: 36, also known as 27 Stratford Avenue to refund overpayment.

The Agenda was approved for action. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION President Summiel presented one ordinance for second reading. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LONGEVITY COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 (2007) The ordinance was approved for action. NEW BUSINESS President Summiel presented the New Business agenda for review by Council: 1. A Resolution Authorizing the Township of Ewing to Submit An Application For A 2008 Recreational Opportunities for Individuals With Disabilities Grant Sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. 2. A Resolution Authorizing the Award of A Bid and A Fair and Open Contract For The Replacement of Three Rooftop Air Conditioning Units, Repairs and Upgrades of the Johnson Control System and Maintenance For Five Years On the Air Conditioning System In The Municipal Building To Thermal Piping Division of GBI, Inc. In the Amount of $256,100.00. 3. A Resolution Authorizing the Township of Ewing To Submit A Grant Application To The New Jersey Department of Transportation Municipal Aid Trust Fund Program For FY 2008 For The Reconstruction of Riverview Drive. 4. A Resolution Approving a Place To Place Transfer (Extension of Premises) for Firkin Tavern (License # 1102-33-025-11). After discussion about the air conditioning contract, the agenda was approved for action. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Kim Wellebir (10 Currier Way) commented on historical sites, the liquor license transfer, and the pending amendment to the Land Development Ordinance. Charles Green commented on the marriage license fee waiver and the proposed capital budget. Councilman Steinmann asked Administration about the audit of the Police Department and Mr. Thompson indicated that he did not know its status. Ron Dykus (Upper Ferry Road) stated that the budget review committee also asked to see the audit but could not obtain it. He also commented on the proposed tax increase. There being no further business, President Summiel asked for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Wollert moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Murphy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:16 pm.

______________________________ Les Summiel, Council President

______________________________ Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk