SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 - REGULAR MEETING

Council President Murphy called the meeting to order at 7:01 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, 2010.

ROLL CALL

ƒ Mr. Cox – Present Jack Ball, Mayor

ƒ Mr. Steinmann- Present Frank Ragazzo, Administrator
ƒ Ms. Wollert- Present Mike Hartsough, Attorney
ƒ Mr. Summiel – Present Stephen Elliott, Clerk
ƒ President Murphy- Present

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE

AGENDA

There were no comments at this time.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Clerk read the Consent Agenda: (Resolution #10R-110/)

1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $1,833,333.90.

2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of August 11th, 2010 (Agenda) and

August 11th, 2010 (Regular Meeting).

3. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Release for Petros &

Panagiotis – Ewing Diner (Block 358/Lot 15) – Ewing Engineers Banc3, Inc.
project #2000230-27.

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

the amount of $1156.68 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Littwin, Ronald T.
& Paige A., 12 Conover Ave, Ewing, NJ 08638, for property owner Littwin,
Ronald T. & Paige A., for Block: 101 Lot: 208 also known as 12 Conover
Avenue for overpayment.

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

the amount of $709.29 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Rego, Joseph F. &
Liberto, Robert, 89 Joni Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08690, for property owner
Rego, Joseph F. & Liberto, Robert, for Block: 154 Lot: 29 also known as 109
Pennsylvania Avenue for overpayment.

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

the amount of $9.17 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Pires, David M. &
Monika E., 1 Greenwald Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08618, for property owner
Pires, David M. & Monika E., for Block: 443 Lot: 236 also known as 1
Greenwald Avenue for overpayment.
7. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in
the amount of $2,384.78 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Convenient
Closing Services, 3001 Leadenhall Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054, Attn: Tax
Team, File# CSLLC1002624-BS, Ref#423.02-353 for property owner
Capogna, Antonio, for Block: 423.02 Lot: 353 also known as 78 Willis Drive
for overpayment.

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

the amount of $1,579.00 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Lyons, Kenneth &
B. Cynthia V., 32 Patton Drive, Trenton, NJ 08618, for property owner
Lyons, Kenneth B. & Cynthia V., for Block: 451 Lot: 27 also known as 32
Patton Drive for overpayment.

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

the amount of $1,384.75 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Steffner, William
& Christina & Nicholas, 9 Clark Court, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, for property
owner Steffner, William & Christina & Nicholas, for Block: 105.04 Lot: 3
also known as 154 Ewingville Road for overpayment.

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

the amount of $1,196.78 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Trident Land
Transfer Co. Of NJ, 1409 North Kings Highway, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034,
Attn: Valerie F Armstrong for property owner Janecek, Brian J. &
Woodward, C., for Block: 460 Lot: 49 also known as 9 Millard Terrace for
overpayment.

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

the amount of $2,585.29 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Watts-Trotman,
Victoria, 35 Willis Drive, Ewing, NJ 08628, for property owner Watts-
Trotman, Victoria, for Block: 423.03 Lot: 272 also known as 35 Willis Drive
for overpayment.

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

the amount of $646.45 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Morgan, David &
Marie, 54 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638, for property owner
Morgan, David & Marie, for Block: 146 Lot: 6 also known as 54
Pennsylvania Avenue for overpayment.

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

the amount of $1,594.04 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Tong, Christopher,
110 Susan Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638, for property owner Tong, Christopher
for Block: 214.07 Lot: 5 also known as 110 Susan Drive for overpayment.

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

the amount of $2,030.14 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Princeton
Assurance Corporation, 2482 Pennington Road, Pennington, NJ 08534, for
property owner Williams, Daniel G. & Jennifer for Block: 214.05 Lot: 15
also known as 210 Nancy Lane for overpayment.

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

the amount of $2,109.09 for August 1, 2010 tax quarter to Affiliated Title of
South Jersey, North Crossing Garden Offices, 108E Centre Boulevard,
Marlton, NJ 08053, for property owner Massimi, Matthew & Linda R., for
Block: 435 Lot: 84 also known as 11 Perry Drive for overpayment.

16. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation, as recommended by the Tax

Collector in the amount of $115.50 for CY2010 second half sewer billing for
property Hopwood, Kenneth, for Block: 566 Lot: 16 also known as 22
Brophy Drive due to fire mid-July, sewer line disconnected.
 17. A Resolution authorizing Hopewell Valley YMCA to hold a block party/road
closing on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 starting at 8:15 am.

18. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Township

Construction Official, in the amount of $125.00 to Angela Giancarli, 15
Montague Avenue, Ewing, New Jersey 08628 for a certificate of occupancy
fee for 1569 Parkway Avenue, Block 375, Lot 18, due to the fact that the
home is a multiple dwelling and has nine units.

19. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Township

Construction Official, in the amount of $147.00 to A. J. Perri, 1138 Pine
Brook Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 for a permit issued for 18 Langmoore
Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638. The homeowner has decided he no longer wants to
do the work.

20. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Township

Construction Official, in the amount of $100.00 to Bruce Aruta, 23 Crown
Road, Ewing, New Jersey 08638 for escrow that was put up for a deck at 23
Crown Road, Ewing, NJ 08638. Final inspections have been completed and
passed.

21. A Resolution consenting to the appointment of Joseph-Mark Mirabella to the

Ewing Township Arts Commission with a term to expire December 31, 2012.

Administrator Ragazzo answered questions asked by Council the previous night

with regard to specific bills on the Bills List.

Mr. Steinmann then moved the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES

ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL

ADOPTION

1. The Clerk read (Ordinance #10-11) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

OLDEN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (2010)

The public hearing was opened and there being no comment, closed. Mr. Steinmann
moved the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-111) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

EXECUTION OF A COMPACT AUTHORIZED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE DELAWARE RIVER JOINT TOLL BRIDGE COMMISSION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $240,682.00 FOR THE REPAVING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF
A PORTION OF WILBURTHA ROAD FROM ROUTE 29 TO MANSION HILL
DRIVE.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES
 2. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-112) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW
JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE FY2009
MUNICIPAL AID TRUST FUND PROGRAM FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENTS TO PHILLIPS BOULEVARD.

Mr. Steinmann and Ms. Wollert questioned Attorney Hartsough and the Administrator
about the project.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES

3. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-113) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

AWARD OF A BID FOR THE INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
ENTRANCE OF THE EWING SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER TO RED
OAK BUILDING GROUP, LLC.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES

4. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-114) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

AWARD OF A BID TO S. BROTHERS, INC. FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS TO
PALMER LANE.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES

5. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-115) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

SUBMISSION OF THE EWING TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) TO THE UNITED STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2009-
2010 ACTIVITIES UNDER THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM (Grant funds $219,913).

Mr. Ron Rukenstein, Township Grant Administrator, described the annual submission and
answered questions from Council.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES

6. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-116) A RESOLUTION GRANTING

CAPTAIN FRANK G. SABATINO PERMISSION TO RECEIVE HIS SERVICE
FIREARM (SIG SAUER MODEL P220, .45 CAL. SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL
SERIAL NUMBER G385095) UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE EWING
TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

 Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel NO

7. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-117) A RESOLUTION OF CONSENT TO

THE APPOINTMENT OF FRANK V. RAGAZZO AS BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING.

Attorney Hartsough indicated that the contract with Mr. Ragazzo was for 90 days. Mr.
Steinmann stated that he would prefer to have a Ewing resident appoint as Administrator
but felt that it is the Mayor’s appointment and should be supported.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Cox stated that the Senior Citizen Advisory Council would be meeting on
September 16.

Mr. Steinman reported that the Planning Board meeting was cancelled but
indicated that he and President Murphy had met with College of New Jersey
representatives and that the College would be cooperating in creating a bulk solid
waste pick up point on the college campus. He also supported a new day care
program being set up at the Hollowbrook Center under the auspices of the New
Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS NOT ON

THE AGENDA

A large number of residents spoke against the laying of police officers and in favor
of maintaining the School Resource Officers. They included Kate Tuttle (8 Locke
Ct), Mary Corrigan (111 Broad Ave), Sandy Stewart (101 Dixmont Ave), Donald
Roscoe Brown (1005 Scenic Dr), George Long (11 Tall tree Ct), Charles Green (979
Bear Tavern Rd), Robert Litz (Hardwick Ave),Matt Kern (88 Lower Ferry Rd),
Richard and Lucy Walter (34 Van Duyn Ave), Terri Truitt (1771 Prospect St),
Jessie Phillips (1751 7th St), Kathy Crotty (9 Revere Ct) and Chris Hoarn (1167
Lower Ferry Rd).

Shirley Carter (524 W. Ingham Ave) inquired about the possibility of obtaining a
Township owned lot adjoining her property. Attorney Hartsough will respond.

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
9:36 pm.

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