Council Minutes 20080623

JUNE 23RD, 2008 – AGENDA

SESSION

President Steinmann called the Agenda Meeting to order at 6:31 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. C. ROLL CALL ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ ƒ

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

Mayor Ball Dave Thompson, Administrator Mike Hartsough, Attorney Stephen Elliott, Clerk

PRESENTATION OF AUDIT – EUGENE ELIAS Township Auditor Eugene Elias and associate Warren Brady presented a synopsis and findings of the audit for the 2006-2007 fiscal year. Mr. Elias discussed the financials and Mr. Brady reviewed the findings and determinations. After answering questions from Council, Mr. Elias and Mr. Brady stayed for the public comment portion. D. CONSENT AGENDA: President Steinmann presented the Consent Agenda for review. 1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the amount of $367,379.74. 2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of May 27th, 2008 (Agenda), May 27th, 2008 (Regular), June 9th, 2008 (Agenda) and June 10th, 2008 (Regular). 3. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of a Casino Night sponsored by Victorians of Villa Victoria Academy (State Registration #138-5-18603) on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at the Trenton Country Club from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 4. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $489.74 for the first half of 2008 taxes for property owner Township of Ewing, for Block: 344 Lot: 1 (1-29), also known as Silvia Street. 5. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $420.71 for the first half of 2008 taxes for property owner Township of Ewing, for Block: 345 Lot: 1 (2-10), also known as Silvia Street. 6. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $1,216.80 for first half of 2008 taxes for property owner Township of Ewing, for Block: 344 Lot: 30, also known as 1255 Parkway Avenue.

7. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax Collector in the amount of $1,192.13 for FY2008 taxes for property owner Stanley Middleton, for Block: 141 Lot: 93.02, also known as 57 Oak Lane. 8. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation and a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector. A Cancellation in the amount of $887.25 and Refund the total amount of $352.50 due to incorrect consumption from Trenton Water Works for property owner: Hofing Real Estate Co., Inc. for Block: 42, Lot: 26 Qual: T0003 also known as 20 Arctic Parkway. 9. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation and a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector. A Cancellation in the amount of $1,767.66 and REFUND the total amount of $1,785.00 to Weichert Title Agency, 1909 Route 70 East, 2nd Floor, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003; Attn: Beverly Durkin; File #W221101 for property owners: Ricky & Barbara Lodico for Block: 422, Lot: 79 also known as 9 Diane Drive due to 100% disabled vet as of 4-2-08. 10. A Resolution authorizing St. Paul Avenue Civic Association to hold a block party/road closing on July 5th, 2008. 11. A Resolution authorizing St. John’s Baptist Church to hold a block party/road closing on July 12th and July 13th, 2008 for a car show. 12. A Resolution authorizing Conway Avenue and Grafton Avenue to hold a block party/road closing on August 2nd, 2008. 13. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee release for MK Associates/Naperkowski (Block 341/Lot 7.03) – Ewing Engineers Alaimo Group No. A-0190-0018-000. 14. A Resolution naming the township park known as Ewing Park and/or

Somerset Park as “Florence Symons Higgs Park” and the gazebo located therein the “Doreitha Robinson Madden Gazebo.” 15. A Resolution authorizing the Mayoral Appointment of Chief Robert Coulton

as the Township’s Emergency Management Coordinator for the next three (3) years, term to expire December 31st, 2010. Mr. Hartsough removed the final item from the agenda, since it was a Mayoral appointment. After a question by President Steinmann regarding a bill on the bills’ list, the Consent Agenda was approved for action. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION The Council President presented one ordinance for review. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADDITION OF TEN (10) HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES AT SCOTCH RUN APARTMENTS AT EWING ON SCOTCH ROAD AND FOURTEEN (14) HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES AT THE MADISON AT EWING ON LOWER FERRY ROAD (2008) After an explanation of the ordinance by Attorney Hartsough, the ordinance was approved for introduction. ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL ADOPTION The Council President presented two ordinances for review for second reading. 1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF THE PUBLIC

WORKS MANAGER, TAX ASSESSOR AND CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 (2008) 2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 (2008) The ordinances were approved for second reading.

NEW BUSINESS President Steinmann introduced the New Business Agenda for review. 1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR A COMPUTER CONSULTANT TO R&D CONSULTING. The Council listened to a presentation by Bianco regarding his company’s proposal, and Attorney Hartsoughs’ explanation of why he chose to make it a professional services contract. Mr. Hartsough cited the firm’s familiarity with police departments’ needs and felt that this specialized knowledge warranted the contract. Council had an extensive discussion, after which it was so decided to leave the item on the agenda for action. 2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING AND THE MERCER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR CURBSIDE COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES FOR THE TERM OF AUGUST 1, 2008 TO DECEMBER 31, 2012; WHICH IS INCLUSIVE OF AN INITIAL 17 MONTHS CONTRACT (AUGUST 1, 2008 – DECEMBER 31, 2009) AND THREE (3) ONE YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS TO COINCIDE WITH THE CALENDAR YEAR. 3. A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS PER N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00. 4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL OF 20082009 EWING MUNICIPAL LIQUOR LICENSES. 5. A RESOLUTION FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR MUNICIPALITYS PRELIMINARY TAX BILL A/K/A FY ’09 3rd AND 4th QUARTER TAX BILL. 6. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AUDIT FOR THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR. The New Business Agenda was approved for action.

I. STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Ct) asked about some audit comments and about several bills on the bills list, citing a need to stop unnecessary spending. Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) also commented on the audit and suggested that Council not approve the nonfair and open contract with the computer consultant. Trish DeCello (10 Chelmsford Dr) asked about bills on the bills list and Phil Vecere (Robins Ave) commented on garbage on the streets and about a used car business on Calhoun St. There being no further business, President Steinmann called for a motion to adjourn. Ms. Wollert so moved, seconded by Mr. Murphy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm.