12-16-08 Council Regular Session Minutes
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Ewing Township, NJDECEMBER 16TH, 2008 - REGULAR SESSION
Acting President Wollert opened the meeting at 7:00 pm and read the Open Public
Meeting 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
Mr. Cox – Present Mayor Jack Ball
Mr. Murphy – Present Administrator Dave Thompson
Mr. Summiel – Present Attorney Mike Hartsough
Ms. Wollert - Present Municipal; Clerk Stephen Elliott
President Steinmann - Absent
DISCUSSION-
Robert Green discussed the new Township web site that would go live in January.
He described how the site would be better organized, easier to maintain, provide for
greater ease in posting material and would allow individual departments to directly
post information to their portion of the site.
Ms. Wollert praised the work and dedication of Mr. Green and also lauded the
volunteer web site committee that had assisted in the development of the new site.
STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR
ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
After one of Santa’s elves distributed candy canes to the Council and all members of
the audience, Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) asked about the new web site.
Ms. Wollert responded.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Clerk read the Consent Agenda: (Resolution #08R-151)
1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $580,462.21.
2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of November 10th (Agenda), November
10th (Regular), November 24th (Agenda) and November 25th (Regular).
3. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation and a Refund, as recommended by
the Tax Collector. A Cancellation in the amount of $3,813.62 and Refund the
total amount of $3.813.62 for August and November 2008 tax quarters due to
100% disabled veteran status for property owner: Rickey & Barbara Lodico,
9 Diane Drive, Ewing, NJ 08628 for Block: 422, Lot: 79, also known as 9
Diane Drive.
4. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Rebecca
P. Lynn/Rely Properties, Independent Living (Block 105, Lot 26) – Ewing
Engineers CMX Project No. #05 04315 03.
5. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Scotch
Road Hotel (Block 371, Lot 3.02) – Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #07
02520 01.
6. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for The
Jefferson, American Properties (Block 225.01, Lots 2, 3, 4 & 5) – Ewing
Engineers CMX Project No. #06 02994 03.
7. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Central
Baptist Church (Block 229.06, Lot 9) – Ewing Engineers CMX Project No.
#07 02758 03 – 06.
8. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an Instant Raffle sponsored by
Rotary Club of Trenton (State Reg. #138-8-35083; Ewing License #RL-1230)
from March 19th, 2009 through May 7th, 2009.
9. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of Bingo Games sponsored by the
Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Company every Friday in 2009 with the
exception of July 3rd and December 25th.
10. A Resolution authorizing the designation of an additional bus stop on Lower
Ferry Road for the new Jefferson Residential Units.
11. A Resolution authorizing the deletion of two bus stops along Sullivan Way.
Mr. Cox moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Acting President Wollert YES
NEW BUSINESS
1. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-152) A RESOLUTION OF EMERGENCY
TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION.
Mr. Murphy moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Acting President Wollert YES
2. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-153) A RESOLUTION APPOINTING KIM
MACELLARO DEPUTY MUNICIPAL CLERK FOR A TWO YEAR TERM
ENDING DECEMBER 18, 2010.
Mr. Murphy moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Acting President Wollert YES
The Township Clerk then swore in Ms. Macellaro with the bible held by her
daughter Kaitlyn and sons Michael and Justin.
3. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-154) A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE OFFICE OF
JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (OJJDP) STATE
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ENFORCING THE UNDERAGE DRINKING
LAWS.
Mr. Summiel moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Acting President Wollert YES
4. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-155) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF A BID FOR BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR
REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES
TO AMBULANCE REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.
Mr. Summiel moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Acting President Wollert YES
5. The Clerk read (Resolution #08R-156) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR FUNDING OF ACTIVE
RECREATION UNDER THE MERCER AT PLAY PROGRAM.
Mr. Summiel moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Acting President Wollert YES
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Summiel noted that the TACT committee had recessed until January and Mr. Murphy,
referring to recent correspondence regarding shared services between the Township and
the Board of Education, said that he hoped to see the discussions continued. It seems that
right now the Township is giving more than it is receiving in terms of costs. The school
board is meeting on December 22 to discuss the issue in more detail.
STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Charles Green commented again on the web site; Rebecca Lynn (1009 River Road)
commented that there had been a full exchange of information regarding RELY
Properties and that closing could take place on Thursday.
A number of residents from Farm Road appeared to voice concerns about a
business operating in their neighborhood.
There being no further business, Acting President Wollert asked for a motion to
adjourn. Mr. Cox so moved, seconded by Mr. Murphy. The meeting was
adjourned at 7:59 pm.
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Bert H. Steinmann, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk
