Council Minutes 20071127

NOVEMBER 27TH, 2007 REGULAR MEETING President Summiel called the meeting to order at 7:34 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 – Present Mr. Murphy – Present Mr. Steinmann – Pr3senmt Ms. Wollert - Present President Summiel - Present

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

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA: Kim Welebir (10 Currier Way) questioned the award of the bid for electrical improvements at the Senior and Community Center, a performance bond reduction and an item on the bill list. CFO Barrett and Attorney Harstsough responded. Peter Meyers (20 Ronit Drive) voiced concerns about a new bus stop on Scenic Drivre and crime issues. The resolution was pulled at the request of Mr. Steinmann. Mr.

CONSENT AGENDA: The Clerk read the Consent Agenda; (Resolution #07R-158) 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 7th (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 20th, March 27th, April 3rd, April 10th, April 17th, April 24th, May 1st and May 8th 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 American Way, Mail Code: DFW 1-3, Westlake, TX 76262; Loan #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. Mr. Steinmann moved the Consent Agenda, seconded by Murphy. ROLL CALL

Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Steinmann Ms. Wollert President Summiel

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NEW BUSINESS 1. The Clerk read (Resolution #07R-159) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR UPGRADES TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AT THE EWING SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER TO LUCAS ELECTRIC CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,500.

Mr. Steinmann moved the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Wollert. ROLL CALL

Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Steinmann Ms. Wollert President Summiel

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2. The Clerk read (Resolution #07R-160) 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.

Ms. Wollert moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy. ROLL CALL

Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Steinmann Ms. Wollert President Summiel

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3. The Clerk read (Resolution #07R-161) A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY ON THE SCUDDER FALLS BRIDGE AND INSTALLATION OF SOUND BARRIERS ALONG ROUTE I-95 BORDERING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES.

Mr. Steinmann moved the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Wollert. ROLL CALL

Mr. Cox Mr. Murphy Mr. Steinmann Ms. Wollert President Summiel

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COUNCIL REPORTS Nr. Cox noted a meeting with PSE&G at the League of Municipalities convention regarding solar panels, the need to improve the collection of unpaid court fines, and the tree lighting ceremony at Pennington Road Fire Company.

Mr. Murphy congratulated the participants in the recent flag football game that was a great fundraiser for the Sunshine Foundation. The Mayor and Council agreed to write a joint letter to the police and fire departments thanking them for their efforts. He also noted that he is analyzing the introduced budget to help resolve budget issues. Mr. Steinmann had no report and asked for a moment of silence in memory of former, Mayor Charles Nugent, recently passed. (Moment of silence) Ms. Wollert had no report and Mr. Summiel advised that the TACT meeting was tomorrow at 7:00 pm STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) asked about the spending rate of township and Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Court) Freeholders meeting open to public Don Apai (281 Pennington Road) Street asked about names for duplicate names or split roads; Mr. Steinmann responded that the Planning Board had not moved on it. And ask reduce speed limit to 40 from 45 to Ewingville Road. Peter Meyers inquired as to the status of the petition on the Township ZIP code; Ms. Wollert responded that there would be no zip code change but that the Postal Service will designate all ZIP codes as being “Ewing”. She expects this to be done by end of calendar year. There being no further business President Summiel asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Steinmann moved, seconded Ms. Wollert. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19pm.

______________________________ Les Summiel, Council President

______________________________ Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk