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Ewing Township, NJAPRIL 26th, 2010 - AGENDA MEETING
Acting Council President Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:32 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
Mr. Cox – Present Jack Ball, Mayor
Mr. Steinmann – Present Mike Hartsough, Attorney
Mr. Summiel – Present Stephen Elliott, Municipal Clerk
Ms. Wollert – Absent
President Murphy – Present
DISCUSSION
1. FY 10 BUDGET – Finance Officer Chris Jack indicated that the State Division of
Local Government Services (DLGS) had accepted the amendments passed
by Council and had incorporated them in an omnibus amendment that he
distributed to Council. He said that DLGS wanted Council to hold a hearing
on the amendment and then adopt the budget after a legal notice and public
hearing.
There were some questions about the need to advertise but Council decided tentatively to
schedule Special Meeting on Monday, May 3 at 6:30 pm to conclude action on the FY 2010
budget. Mr. Jack also promised to provide Council with information concerning the DLGS
changes at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday.
Mr. Summiel raised the question about support for the Concerned Citizens at the
Hollowbrook Center. Council directed Mr. Jack to find $30,000 in the budget and
reappropriate it to the appropriate budget line for Concerned Citizens.
In response to a question by Mr. Steinmann, Mr. Jack indicated that the Township would
hold its accelerated tax lien sale in July but the proceeds would be applied to the FY 10
fiscal year.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Council President introduced the Consent Agenda for review.
1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $ 357,219.74
2. A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Kathleen B. Ullrich to the Arts
Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2010.
3. A Resolution authorizing the Patriotic Committee to hold its annual Fourth
of July parade on July 5th, 2010.
4. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an On-Premise Merchandise Raffle
sponsored by the Thomas J. Carnevali Jr. Memorial Foundation.
5. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of a Golf Outing Contest sponsored by
the Thomas J. Carnevali Jr. Memorial Foundation.
6. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in
the amount of $34.75 for April 1, 2010 sewer bill to Davis-Thomas, Christy, 2
Shelton Avenue, Ewing, New Jersey 08618 for property owner Davis-
Thomas, Christy, for Block: 506 Lot: 23 also known as 2 Shelton Ave for
overpayment.
7. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in
the amount of $37.50 for April 1, 2010 sewer bill to TCNJ-Trenton State
College Corp., P.O. Box 7718, Ewing, New Jersey 08628-0718 for property
owner TCNJ-Trenton State College Corp., for Block: 215 Lot: 85 also known
as 4 Linwood Avenue for overpayment.
8. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in
the amount of $19.50 for April 1, 2010 sewer bill to Bethany Evangelical
Lutheran Church, 1125 Parkside Avenue, Ewing, New Jersey 08618 for
property owner Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, for Block: 292 Lot: 2
also known as 1125 Parkside Avenue for overpayment.
The Consent Agenda was approved for action.
ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL
ADOPTION
1. AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14 (2009)
Mr. Jack said that he would review the need for the ordinance and advise Council at
the Regular Meeting on Tuesday.
NEW BUSINESS
The Council President read the New Business agenda items for Council review.
1. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING RESOLUTION
#10R-32, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR
WU AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR RESTORATION OF LOUIS KAHN BATH
HOUSE.
Attorney Hartsough reviewed the Resolution and indicated that the cost would be paid
for out of the County grant. No Township money would be expended.
2. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPER OFFICIALS OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION THAT
INCLUDES THE EWING TOWNSHIP 2010-2014 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND
2010 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR ACTIVITIES UNDER
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING A REQUEST FOR HUD FEDERAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS.
3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MUNICIPAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE RIVERSIDE TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC.
4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A MUNICIPAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FORK AT EWING HOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC.
The New Business agenda was approved for action.
Council discussed an added resolution from the Code Enforcement Office regarding a
permit for temporary housing at the site of a house fire. Mr. Erney will obtain more
information and advise Council at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday.
STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Ct) commented on the budget and on the cost of the 4th of July
parade. She stated that she felt that the parade should not be supported through
public funds. George Stewart (30 Gilmore rd) asked about the amount of the tax
increase in the budget and was told that it would be about 15 cents.
Mark Fetter (Concord Ave) commented on the number of boarded up properties in
the Township, while Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) stated that he
supported the 4th of July parade.
There being no further business, President Murphy called for a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Steinmann so moved, seconded by Mr. Summiel. The meeting was adjourned
at 8:03 pm.
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Joseph Murphy, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk