2009-06-09 Regular Agenda Session Minutes
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Ewing Township, NJJUNE 9TH, 2009 - REGULAR MEETING
Council President Wollert called the meeting to order at 7:54 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 5th day of June, 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
Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Ct) asked about the location of the Wilburtha Road
improvements; Mr. Thompson responded that it was from River Road to Mansion
Hill.
Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Rd) asked about the fiber optic system; Attorney
Hartsough responded that it would be used by the school district to better
communicate within its buildings.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Clerk read the Consent Agenda. (Resolution #09R-87/)
1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $645,740.51
2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of May 26th, 2009 (Agenda) and May 26,
2009 (Regular).
3. A Resolution authorizing a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in
the amount of $1235.22 due to overpayment of May 1, 2009 tax quarter to
Carolyn Page, 831 Lily Lane, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Carolyn
Page for Block: 193.01, Lot: 92, also known as 831 Lily Lane for refund due
to overpayment.
4. A Resolution approving Kyle D. Brower as a Senior Member of the Prospect
Heights Volunteer Fire Department.
5. A Resolution approving Jennifer D. Narducci as a Senior Business Member
of the Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department.
6. A Resolution approving Matthew M. Rosidivito as a Senior Member of the
Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department.
7. A Resolution approving Brandon T. Leese as a Junior Member of the
Prospect Heights Volunteer Fire Department.
8. A Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to enter into an installment
payment agreement and to redeem the municipal lien holds by the Township
of Ewing for Block 16, Lot 16, also known as 1436 Heath Avenue.
9. A Resolution authorizing the Tax Collector to enter into an installment
payment agreement and to redeem the municipal lien holds by the Township
of Ewing for Block 320, Lot 130, also known as 62 Lexington Avenue.
10. A Resolution approving the transfer of tax sale premium to the municipality
for Block 495 Lot 18.
11. A Resolution approving the transfer of tax sale premium to the municipality
for Block 27 Lot 171.
Mr. Cox moved the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Summiel.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION
1. The Clerk read (Ordinance #09-12) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES CHAPTER 215, LAND
DEVELOPMENT, OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO AMEND THE
DEFINITION OF OFFICE AND TO AMEND REGULATIONS WITHIN
THE IP-1 ZONE.
Mr. Steinmann moved the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Summiel.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
2. The Clerk read (Ordinance #09-13) AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
DEDICATION OF COMMERCE AVENUE, WALTERS AVENUE,
SPRING GARDEN AVENUE AND WINTERWOOD AVENUE.
Mr. Summiel moved the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr Murphy NO
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
(Mr. Steinmann advised he voted “YES” to introduce the Ordinance but that he
wanted to see the Association issue resolved by the next meeting.)
NEW BUSINESS
The Clerk read A Resolution approving the transfer of tax sale premium to the
municipality for Block 495 Lot 18.
Mr. Steinmann moved the Resolution; there was no second, so the resolution was
carried to a future date.
The Clerk read A Resolution approving the transfer of tax sale premium to the
municipality for Block 27 Lot 171.
Mr. Cox moved the Resolution; there was no second, so the Resolution was carried
to a future date.
1. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-88) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO
PALMER LANE PROJECT.
Mr. Summiel moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
2. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-89) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS TO
WILBURTHA ROAD-PHASE I PROJECT.
Mr. Cox moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Summiel.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann YES
President Wollert YES
3. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-90) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
INSTALLMENT OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE ALONG EXISTING UTILITY
POLES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR EWING TOWNSHIP SCHOOL
DISTRICT.
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
4. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-91) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICAN, AFL-CIO, LOCAL 1032
(CLERICAL/ADMINISTRATIVE).
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
5. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-92) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL
WORKERS, LOCAL 2066.
Mr. Summiel moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy.
ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr Murphy YES
Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Steinmann NV
President Wollert YES
(Mr. Steinmann recused himself.)
6. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-93) A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING
$347,400 WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 TOWNSHIP BUDGET.
Mr. Summiel 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. Steinmann reported that the Planning Board was still considering the Olden
Avenue Redevelopment amendments. Mr. Cox noted that the Senior Picnic would
be held at the Senior Center on Thursday. Mr. Murphy indicated that he was
planning to discuss the shared services agreement with the District.
STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
Chris DeCello (10 Chelmsford Ave) commented about the contract recently given to
the Chief of Police and about the euthanizing of dogs at the shelter. Mr. Steinmann
advised that the Mayor has negotiated the contract and had publicly stated that if
he were voting, he would vote for it.
Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Court) voiced great concern about the treatment of dogs at the
shelter. Mayor Ball said that they are currently not euthanizing dogs.
Fire Chief Jeff Lenarski (Prospect Heights) commented that the fire companys’
needs are starting to back up. They need lifesaving equipment and cannot get an
answer from Administration as to when the purchases will be made. He feels that
this sends a bad message to all volunteer work force in addition to posing safety
concerns.
At 8:42 pm, Mr. Murphy moved to go into closed session to discuss litigation; the
motion was seconded by Mr. Steinmann. The motion carried.
At 8:48 pm, the meeting was reopened and Mr. Steinmann so moved to adjourn,
seconded by Councilman Murphy. The meeting was adjourned at 8:48 pm.
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Kathleen Wollert, Council President Stephen Elliott, Clerk
