Council Minutes 20070920

SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2007 – 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL

MEETING

President Summiel called the meeting to order at 7:10 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 14th day of September 2007. ROLL CALL ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

Mr. Cox – Present Mr. Murphy – Present Mr. Steinmann – Present (Vacation) Ms. Wollert - Present President Summiel - Present

Dave Thompson, Administrator Mike Hartsough, Attorney John Barrett, Finance Officer Stephen Elliott, Municipal Clerk

BUDGET REVIEW Representatives of the three volunteer fire companies presented their proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2008. Jeff Lenarski and Doug Brower (Prospect Heights), Don Young (Pennington Road) and Ralph Brandmaier (West Trenton) also discussed a variety of issues regarding the operation and future of their respective companies. Each company is seeking innovative ways of recruiting new volunteers and each responded to 500 emergency calls throughout 2006. Members of Council questioned the proposed budgets and commented that the members of the fire companies are Ewing homeowners, volunteer their time in other areas in addition to the fire service and are an important part of the fabric of the community. Court Administrator Mary Ann Zehl discussed the Court budget with the Council, commenting that the court handles a total of 20,000 matters during the year. In addition to the Ewing Police, the New Jersey State Police, College of New Jersey Police, New Jersey Fish and Game and local township complaints contribute to the workload of the Court. After a brief recess Council then discussed the technology budget with Rob Green who emphasized the importance of upgrading the Township’s computer systems. John Barrett discussed the Finance Office budget and Dave Thompson commented on the proposed new position for Economic Development. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) commented on technology issues and the Economic Development position. There being no further business, President Summiel called for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Murphy so moved, seconded by Ms. Wollert. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 pm.

______________________________ Les Summiel, Council President

______________________________ Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk