Council Minutes 20080421

APRIL 21st, 2008 AGENDA

SESSION

President Steinmann 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 8th day of January, 2008. ROLL CALL ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

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

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

DISCUSSION 1. Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual- Attorney Mike Hartsough President Steinmann introduced the discussion concerning the new Personnel Policy Manual, as revised by Councilman Summiel and Attorney Hartsough. Mr. Hartsough agreed with most of Mr. Summiel’s recommendations, while Mr. Summiel would review Mr. Hartsough’s remaining concerns prior to the Council meeting tomorrow night. With that caveat, the Manual was approved for action. CONSENT AGENDA: The President presented the Agenda for review. 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $615,338.09. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of April 7th, 2008 (Agenda), April 8th, 2008 (Regular), April 10th, 2008 (Special Meeting) and April 14th, 2008 (Special Meeting). 3. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an on premise merchandise raffle sponsored by The Sunshine Foundation. 4. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise 50/50 raffle sponsored by The Pennington School’s Parent’s Association. 5. A Resolution authorizing Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Company to hold a Charity Car Wash on April 26, 2008. 6. A Resolution authorizing Homecrest Park Civic Association to hold a block party May 3rd, 2008. 7. A Resolution authorizing a Solicitor’s Permit to Tony’s Ice Cream from May 2008 until October 2008. 8. A Resolution authorizing Kingdom Church to hold a walk where proceeds go to a Charitable Organization on May 10th, 2008.

9. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $97.49 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter for property owner Michael J. Conklin, Block: 95 Lot: 269 also known as Dawes Avenue. 10. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $7.39 for February 1, 2008 tax quarter for property owner Abbey & Javan Jones, 828 Lily Lane, also known as Block: 193.01 Lot: 117 for overpayment. 11. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $592.70 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter for property owner Campbell Builders, Inc NJC, Block: 260 Lot: 14, also known as 1833 Pennington Road. 12. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $1737.61 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter for property owner Pamela Durkalski, for Block: 424 Lot: 42, also known as 15 Sunset Avenue. 13. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $711.79 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter for property owner Stanley Middleton, for Block: 141 Lot: 73, also known as 68 Woodland Avenue. 14. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $964.45 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter for property owner Starboard Inc., for Block: 260 Lot: 15, also known as 1863 Pennington Road. After a question by Mr. Thompson the Consent Agenda was approved for action. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION The President read the ordinances for first reading and introduction: 1. A BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF. (2008) President Steinmann explained the ordinance and it was then approved for action. 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT. (2008) Mr. Ted Forst, Director of the Department of Senior Citizens and Community affairs discussed the proposed ordinance and described a meeting that had been held with interested members of the community at the Hollowbrook Center. After discussion, the ordinance was approved for action. NEW BUSINESS The President reviewed the New Business Agenda with Council: 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,141.92 FROM THE RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT PROGRAM 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,435.16 FROM THE DRUNK DRIVING

ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,951.00 FROM THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS GRANT PROGRAM 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,080.00 FROM THE TOBACCO AGE OF SALE GRANT PROGRAM 5. A RESOLUTION OF NEED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING 6. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,771.00 FROM THE PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS PHASE III GRANT PROGRAM 7. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,269.00 FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH PRIORITY FUNDING GRANT PROGRAM 8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE REUSE PLAN FOR THE INSPECTOR INSTRUCTOR FACILITY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE CENTER TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND SUCH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES AS ARE REQUIRED 9. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $8,000,000 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES OF 2008 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY 10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CANCELLATION OF GRANT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,840,000.00 FROM THE DELAWARE RIVER COMMISSION SILVIA STREET CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 11. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN A SAFE AND SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY 12. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AT&T TO INSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN FIBER OPTIC CABLE WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING 13. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE RELEASE FOR FUTURA GROUP (BLOCK 368, LOT 12) – EWING ENGINEERS CMX PROJECT #04 04130 03- 06 15. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVISED EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL Representatives of prospective developers of 100 units of affordable housing at the former Ewing Golf Range appeared before Council to describe their project. President Steinmann and other Council members voiced their concerns about the concentration of the project and the anticipated construction of a six story building. After review, President Steinmann asked that the developers reconsider their approach and return to the Council with a different approach. The resolution was removed from the New Business agenda. After additional review, all other items on the New Business Agenda were approved for action.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Jim McManimon (2 Pioneer Court) commented on several issues including the importance of completing Silvia Street through to Parkway Avenue. Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Ct) commented on an issue involving an anonymous complaint and an ensuing investigation by the Construction Office; President Steinmann and Vice President Murphy responded. Kim Wellibir (10 Currier Way) asked about the bond issue, tax anticipation notes and the Safe and Secure grant; President Steinmann and Attorney Hartsough responded. At 8:08 pm, Ms. Wollert moved to go into closed session to discuss matters related to on-going litigation, seconded by Mr. Murphy. The motion was approved unanimously. At 8:44pm, the meeting was reopened. Attorney Hartsough indicated that minutes of the meeting would be made available upon conclusion of all proceedings related to the matter under discussion, as provided for by State law. There being no further business, President Steinmann called for a motion to adjourn, Mr. Murphy so moved, seconded by Ms. Wollert. The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 pm.

________________________________ Bert H. Steinmann, Council President

______________________________ Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk