August 11, 2010 - REGULAR MEETING

Council President Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:43 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 August, 2010.

ROLL CALL

ƒ Mr. Cox – Present Jack Ball, Mayor

ƒ Mr. Steinmann- Present Dave Thompson, Administrator
ƒ Ms. Wollert- Present Mike Hartsough, Attorney
ƒ Mr. Summiel – Absent Stephen Elliott, Municipal Clerk
ƒ President Murphy- Present

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR

ITEMS ON THE AGENDA (Regular Meeting Only)

There were none at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA: (Resolution #10R-103/)

The Clerk read the bill list:

1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $841,860.95.

2. Authorizing for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $60,000.00.

3. Approval of minutes of the meeting of July 6th, 2010 (Special), July 12th, 2010
(Agenda), July 13th (Regular), July 26th, 2010 (Agenda) and July 27th, 2010
(Regular).

4. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise 50/50 cash raffle

sponsored by Incarnation – St. James School Parent Teacher Association on
November 13, 2010.

5. A Resolution authorizing Glendale Civic Association, Inc. to hold a block

party/road closing on October 31, 2010 starting at 4:00 pm.

6. A Resolution authorizing Troy Avenue Civic Association to Hold a Block

Pary/Road Closing on September 4, 2010 starting at 12:00 pm

7. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise 50/50 cash raffle

sponsored by BPOE #105 Trenton on March 12, 2011.

8. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise 50/50 cash raffle

sponsored by Victorians of Villa Victoria Academy on December 11, 2010.

9. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an on premise 50/50 cash raffle

sponsored by Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fnd Central & South New
Jersey Affiliate on September 18, 2010 at the softball field at The College of
New Jersey starting at 8:00 am and ending at 5:00 pm.

10. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an on premise 50/50 cash raffle

sponsored by Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fnd Central & South New
Jersey Affiliate on September 19, 2010 at the softball field at The College of
New Jersey starting at 8:00 am and ending at 5:00 pm.
11. A Resolution authorizing Stout Avenue Neighborhood to hold a block
party/road closing for a back-to-school party on August 28th, 2010 starting at
5:00 pm.

12. A Resolution approving Patrick S. Bickham as a Senior Member of Prospect

Heights Volunteer Fire Company.

13. A Resolution authorizing a performance bond release for Element Hotel

(Block 371 Lot 3.02) – Ewing Engineers Banc3, Inc. Project #2000230-10.

14. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $2100.32 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Weichert Title
Agency, Settlement Trust Account, 1909 Route 70 East, Cherry Hill, NJ
08003, (W-240369) for property owner Merry, Glenn for Block: 516 Lot: 12
also known as 99 Mountain View Rd for overpayment.

15. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $418.53 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Integrity Title
Agency, Inc., 1415 Route 70 East, Suite 602, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, for
property owner Phillips, Brian J. & Elaine M. for Block: 414.01 Lot: 48 also
known as 120 Palmer Lane for overpayment.

16. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $382.12 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Moss Leon J. &
Terris R., 7 White Beech Court, Ewing, NJ 08618, for property owner Moss
Leon J. & Terris R. for Block: 473 Lot: 17 also known as 7 White Beech
Court for overpayment.

17. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $285.76 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Carroo, Kereth &
Glandene, 110 King Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638, for property owner Carroo,
Kereth & Glandene for Block: 166 Lot: 85 also known as 110 King Avenue
for overpayment.

18. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $987.50 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Reading, Kristi L. &
William, 2 Brandon Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618, for property owner Reading,
Kristi L. &William for Block: 247 Lot: 57 also known as 2 Brandon Avenue
for overpayment.

19. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $1304.55 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to First American
Title Insurance Co., General Land Division, 2 Research Way, Princeton, New
Jersey 08540, File No. 3471-1635164-PRC, Attn: Kellie for property owner
Gibb, Kasey A. for Block: 118.02 Lot: 7 also known as 16 Pennwood Drive
for overpayment.

20. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $1113.16 for August 1, 2010 & November 1, 2010 tax quarter
to Harrington, George P. & Susanna, 15 Seven Oaks Lane, Ewing, NJ 08628,
for property owner Harrington, George P. & Susanna for Block: 528 Lot: 10
also known as 15 Seven Oaks Lane for overpayment.

21. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $1620.19 for August 1, 2010 & November 1, 2010 tax quarter
to Teoh, Kok-Sin, 12 Dinsmore Lane, Princeton Jct, NJ 08550, for property
owner Teoh, Kok-Sin for Block: 187 Lot: 112 also known as 51 Mabel Street
for overpayment.
 22. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in
the amount of $997.38 for August 1, 2010 & November 1, 2010 tax quarter to
Vandegrift, Wm. & R. Andrew Farrell, 97 Jacobs Creek Road, Ewing, NJ
08628, for property owner Vandegrift, Wm. & R. Andrew Farrell for Block:
437 Lot: 15 also known as 97 Jacobs Creek Road for overpayment.

23. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $1977.06 for August 1, 2010 & November 1, 2010 tax quarter
to 1319 Princeton Avenue, LLC, 1709 Choir Court, Toms River, NJ 08755,
for property owner 1319 Princeton Avenue, LLC for Block: 13 Lot: 32 also
known as 1319 Princeton Avenue for overpayment.

24. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $120.43 for August 1, 2010 & November 1, 2010 tax quarter to
Fuccello, Carl, PO Box 10027, Trenton, NJ 08650, for property owner
Fuccello, Carl, for Block: 181 Lot: 304 also known as 245 Claflin Avenue for
overpayment.

25. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $20.81 for November 1, 2010 tax quarter to Murphy, Joseph
D., 9 Malaga Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638, for property owner Murphy, Joseph
D., for Block: 513 Lot: 34 also known as 20 Lopatcong Drive for
overpayment.

26. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $121.23 for November 1, 2010 tax quarter to McMullen, Betty
Ann & Theo, Elizabeth, 1007 Terrace Blvd, Ewing, NJ 08618, for property
owner McMullen, Betty Ann & Theo, Elizabeth for Block: 466 Lot: 93 also
known as 1007 Terrace Blvd for overpayment.

After discussion, Council removed the bill from the Capital Fund for payment for
the football field fence, pending the preparation of an Emergency Appropriation.

Mr. Steinmann moved the Consent Agenda as amended, seconded by Ms.

Wollert.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Mr. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES
President Murphy YES (recused
on item #25)

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-104) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

EXECUTION OF AN OFFER TO PURCHASE AND CONTRACT OF SALE FOR
LOT 169, BLOCK 182 TO KEVIN T. MCCLAFFERTY.

Ms. Wollert moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Mr. Wollert YES
President Murphy YES

2. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-105) A RESOLUTION AWARDING BID

FOR THE PURCHASE OF AIR CONDITIONING UPGRADES FOR THE
EWING SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER TO AIR CONTROL
TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Ms. Wollert moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
 Mr. Wollert YES
President Murphy YES

3. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-106) A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE

OVER THE LIMIT UNDER ARREST 2010 STATEWIDE CRACKDOWN.

Mr. Cox moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Steinmann.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Mr. Wollert YES
President Murphy YES

4. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-107) A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE

STATE OF NEW JERSEY SENIOR AND VETERANS PROPERTY TAX
REDUCTION PROGRAM.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Mr. Wollert YES
President Murphy YES

5. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-108) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE
GRANT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Mr. Wollert YES
President Murphy YES

COUNCIL REPORTS

President Murphy indicated that he and Mr. Steinmann had met with
representatives of The College of New Jersey regarding the College’s involvement
with bulk solid waste disposal. He said that there was a great deal of interest and
that the College would be represented at a September meeting to discuss the matter.

Mr. Cox reported that there was no Senior Citizen’s Advisory Committee meeting;
Mr. Steinmann reported that the Planning Board had reviewed a proposal by
Merck to expand its airplane hanger facility at Trenton Mercer Airport.

Ms. Wollert reported that she would be meeting with the Superintendent of Schools
later in the month and would discuss that status of the use of school fields for
Township sports programs, especially junior football.

At this timed Ms. Wollert moved an emergency resolution to provide for paying the
cost of the fence for the football field from the FY 2011 municipal budget; the
motion was seconded by Mr. Steinmann.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Mr. Wollert YES
President Murphy YES

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR

ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
A number of residents then were recognized and spoke in support of rescinding the
proposed layoffs of police officers and sanitation employees, that the Mayor and
Council needed to work together, and that consideration should be given to
postpone the layoffs for 30 days to give Council time to consider They included
Lisa Litz (Hardwick Dr), Bob Litz (Hardwick Dr), Charles and Vera Green
(Bear Tavern Road), Ralph Brandmier (Chief of West Trenton Fire Company),
Kara Forsyth, Rob Stuart (Dixmont Ave) and Mildred Russell.

Mr. Steinmann noted that the Mayor’s tactic of matching the proposed sale of the
Hollowbrook Center against the issue of layoffs was splitting the community and
that the Mayor still had not guaranteed that the sale of the Center would prevent
layoffs. He further stated that the Mayor still had not produced a budget and
had not seriously discussed any possible alternatives.

After discussion, President Murphy asked the Mayor to postpone the layoffs for 30
days and he would contact Council members to see if they would hold a Special
Meeting regarding the sale of the Hollowbrook Center. The Mayor agreed.

There being no further business, President Murphy called for a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Steinmann so moved, seconded by Ms. Wollert. The meeting was adjourned at
8:07 pm.

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Joseph Murphy, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk