2009-03-10 Regular Agenda Session Minutes
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Ewing Township, NJMARCH 10, 2009 - REGULAR MEETING
Council President Wollert called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 2nd day of January, 2009.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Cox – Present Jack Ball, Mayor
Mr. Murphy- Present Dave Thompson, Administrator
Mr. Steinmann- Present Mike Hartsough, Attorney
Mr. Summiel – Present Stephen Elliott, Municipal Clerk
President Wollert- Present
STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR
ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
There were no comments.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Clerk read the Consent Agenda: (Resolution #09R-55)
1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $430,790.08.
2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of February 23rd, 2009 (Agenda),
February 24th, 2009 (Regular) and March 2nd, 2009 (Special Meeting).
3. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an off premise merchandise raffle
sponsored by Greenwood House to be held on June 1, 2009.
4. A Resolution amending Resolution #09R-28/14 authorizing the conduct of an
office premise 50/50 cash raffle sponsored by Prospect Heights Volunteer
Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary.
Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL
ADOPTION
1. The Clerk read (Ordinance #09-04) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A
CODIFICATION AND REVISION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE;
REPEALING AND SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN ORDINANCES
NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR
ALTERING OR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE; AND MAKING
CERTAIN CHANGES IN PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES
(2009)
The public hearing was opened and, there being no comments, then closed.
Mr. Steinmann moved the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Murphy.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
2. The Clerk read (Ordinance #09-05) AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A
CODIFICATION AND REVISION OF THE HEALTH ORDINANCES OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, COUNTY OF MERCER, STATE OF NEW
JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID PORTION
OF THE CODE; REPEALING AND SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN
ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; ESTABLISHING A
PENALTY FOR ALTERING OR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE; AND
MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED
ORDINANCES (2009)
The public hearing was opened and, there being no public comment, then closed.
Mr. Summiel moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
NEW BUSINESS
1. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-56) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR ACCOUNTING
SERVICES TO JOSEPH P. MONZO.
Mr Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.
Council discussed the proposed resolution, with Mr. Summiel in particular being concerned
about the lack of specifics in the contract as written. Of major concern was the time frame
and the details of what duties the contractor would be performing. After discussion the
resolution was continued to the next meeting. Mr. Thompson indicated that he would reach
out to Council, develop a list of tasks and benchmarks, and have it all ready for the next
meeting.
President Wollert asked if the maker and seconder of the motion would rescind their
actions and Mr. Cox demurred. Mr. Murphy then moved to table the discussion to a future
date, seconded by Mr. Summiel. The motion to table was passed by voice vote, 4-1, with
Mr. Cox voting NO.
2. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-57) A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE
REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Mr. Summiel indicated that it was unfortunate that a representative from the grant
administrator was not at the meeting since he was concerned about the application process
under Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) guidelines. Mr. Hartsough indicated
that the application pending was recommended for denial because it served persons outside
of Ewing Township and the Ewing CDBG application has specifically targeted Township
residents.
Mr. Steinmann then moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel NO
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
3. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-58) A RESOLUTION APPROVING
PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN A SAFE AND
SECURE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE DIVISION
OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
Mr. Murphy moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Summiel reported that TACT had met recently and had reviewed its previous
meeting regarding students living off campus in rental properties. There will be
further discussion to the point of getting the colleges more involved in educating
students to the responsibilities involved with living in the general community.
Mr. Steinmann reported that Community Days committee would begin meeting in
April to prepare for the October Community Day.
President Wollert noted that there had been a general meeting between ETRA and
the Olden Avenue business community regarding the revised Redevelopment Plan
and that it was generally well received. Mr. Steinmann added that the plan will be
on the Planning Board agenda in April.
Mr. Cox reported on attending a meeting sponsored by PSE&G regarding solar
power and he will be providing the Township with additional information as it
becomes available.
STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR
ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Don Apai (2191 Pennington Rd) commented on the manner in which the recycling
was picked up. Administration was advised to discuss the matter with MCIA so
that the carrier would pick up all recyclables and not leave some on the ground
in their haste to rush through pick ups.
Todd Roundtree (110 Crescent) made several comments about the improved web
site, lack of signs for speed humps on Browning Avenue
There being no further business President Wollert asked for a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Steinmann so moved, seconded by Mr. Murphy. The meeting was adjourned at
7:52 pm.
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Kathleen Wollert, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk
