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    The Ewing Township Council held a meeting on April 13th, 2009. They approved payments, minutes from prior meetings, refunds and cancellations of tax payments, permits for community events, and introduced several ordinances. They discussed amending the budget and installing a new rental property registration program. Ordinances were introduced regarding reappropriating funds, amending arts and noise ordinances. New business items were approved including tax payment extensions and grant applications. Public comments regarded the budget amendment and an online auction of bikes.

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    The Ewing Township Council held a meeting on April 13th, 2009. They approved payments, minutes from prior meetings, refunds and cancellations of tax payments, permits for community events, and introduced several ordinances. They discussed amending the budget and installing a new rental property registration program. Ordinances were introduced regarding reappropriating funds, amending arts and noise ordinances. New business items were approved including tax payment extensions and grant applications. Public comments regarded the budget amendment and an online auction of bikes.

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    APRIL 13TH, 2009 - AGENDA SESSION

    President Wollert called the meeting to order at 6:30 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

    ƒ Mr. Cox – Present Jack Ball, Mayor


    ƒ Mr. Murphy – Present David Thompson, Administrator
    ƒ Mr. Steinmann – Present Michael Hart sough, Attorney
    ƒ Mr. Summiel - Absent Chris Jack, Finance Officer
    ƒ President Wollert – Present Joseph Monzo – Financial Consultant
    Kim Macellaro – Deputy Clerk
    CONSENT AGENDA:

    President Wollert presented the Consent Agenda for review.

    1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
    amount of $ 403,077.76

    2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of March 23, 2009 (Agenda), March 24,
    2009 (Regular), March 30, 2009 (Special) and April 6, 2009 (Special).

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


    the amount of $2,215.90 for May 1, 2009 tax quarter to Mildred DiDonato c/o
    Destribats, Campbell, DeSantis, Magee & Staub, Counsellors At Law, 247
    White Horse Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08610-2699, for property owner Mildred
    DiDonato for Block: 341, Lot: 6, Qual: C-331 also known as 331 Silvia Street
    for refund due to overpayment.

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


    Collector in the amount of $387.00 for CY2009, sewer bill for property owner
    Herman Gibbons ETUX, for Block: 188: Lot: 47, also known as 31 Ray
    Street.

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


    Collector in the amount of $6477.50 for CY2009, sewer bill for property
    owner UJIMA Ministries, for Block: 298: Lot: 2, also known as 1001
    Pennington Road.

    6. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an on premise 50/50 cash raffle


    sponsored by Anchor House, Inc. to be held on June 17th, 2009 at the
    Mountain View Golf Course.

    7. A Resolution authorizing Kingdom Church to hold a block party/road


    closing on May 9th, 2009.

    8. A Resolution Authorizing The Patriotic Committee To Hold its Annual


    Fourth of July Parade.

    9. A Resolution Authorizing St. John’s Baptist Church to hold a Block


    Party/Parade on June 20th, 2009

    10. A Resolution Supporting the Application being Submitted for Local


    Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Assistance Program.
    11. A Resolution amending Resolution #08R-124/10 authorizing the change in
    officer and member information on original application for an instant raffle
    sponsored by B.P.O.E. #105 Trenton.

    The Consent Agenda was approved for action.

    FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET

    1. Public Hearing On Amendment To Budget


    2. Vote To Adopt Amendment
    3. Continuation of Public Hearing On Budget, Now Amended
    4. Vote To Adopt Budget, Now Amended

    President Wollert asked if any member of Council had any questions for Mr. Monzo
    or Mr. Jack. Councilman Joe Murphy asked how much money was taken out of
    every account that was for overtime on the previous budgets and placed into the
    new amount and how that amount was calculated for the new budget figure. Mr.
    Monzo responded. Councilman Steinmann thanked Mr. Jack for being forthright
    in getting Council information in a timely fashion. He also stated that he would like
    to go back to the original budget process – line item by line item – so that they can
    track how the money is spent and where the money is going. Mr. Monzo responded.
    Mr. Thompson said he would love to get a clear understanding of two things: 1. Is
    Council is going to appoint a budget sub-committee and who those people will be
    and; 2. what kind of questions council has and what they are looking for. President
    Wollert responded by saying that the budget comes from administration, and
    Council looks forward to receiving what the plans of the mayor and administration
    are as to the spending and then they would consider having a sub-committee.

    ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION

    President Wollert asked that the new Rental Ordinance be discussed. Attorney
    Hartsough elaborated on this Ordinance and spoke of the differences between the
    Rental Ordinance already introduced and up for second reading. It was agreed to
    be put it on for first reading at the regular meeting of 4/14/09.

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


    ADOPTION

    President Wollert presented three ordinances for introduction.

    1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE


    TOWNSHIP OF EWING REGULATING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL
    UNITS.

    President Wollert asked that a discussion take place on the rental ordinance.
    Attorney Hartsough elaborated on the new rental ordinance. Councilman
    Steinmann commented that after speaking with Mr. Elliott, he feels a new updated
    program needs to be installed in the clerk’s office. Attorney Hartsough agreed that
    a new program is necessary.

    President Wollert asked if it was Attorney Hartsoughs’ recommendation to defeat


    the old ordinance and introduce the new one. He concurred. The new rental would
    be put on the agenda for the following evening’s regular meeting.

    2. AN ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $100,000, INCLUDING $95,000


    PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL
    PURPOSE, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN
    AMBULANCE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER
    IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, IN THE COUNTY OF
    MERCER, NEW JERSEY (2009)

    3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL


    ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO REVISE THE
    NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE EWING TOWNSHIP ARTS
    COMMISSION (2009)

    4. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL


    ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO AMEND NOISE
    REGULATIONS (2009)

    The ordinances were then approved for action.

    NEW BUSINESS

    President Wollert then presented the New Business Agenda for review.

    1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE TAX


    REMITTANCE GRACE PERIOD FOR THE MAY 1, 2009 TAX QUARTER TO
    THE DATE OF MAY 14, 2009.

    2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING CERTIFICATION OF STATE FY TAX LEVIES


    FOR 1ST AND 2ND QUARTERS INSTALLMENT OF CALENDAR YEAR 2009.

    3. A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE TIME FOR THE PLANNING BOARD TO


    TRANSMIT ITS REPORT ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE OLDEN AVENUE
    REDEVELOPMENT PLAN.

    4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO EXECUTE


    A GRANT APPLICATION AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENT WITH THE
    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
    DEVELOPMENT TO APPLY FOR PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (approximately
    $205,000).

    5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION AND


    REGISTRATION IN THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY MUNICIPAL
    CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.

    6. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RECYCLING TONNAGE


    GRANT APPLICATION.

    7. A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 2009 CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN OF THE


    TOWNSHIP OF EWING IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY.

    8. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO MAKE


    APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A JUSTICE
    ASSITANCE GRANT (JAG) IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,369.00.

    9. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT OF SALE


    FOR LOT 4, BLOCK 413 TO NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURER’S INSURANCE
    COMPANY.

    10. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNTY


    OF MERCER FOR A REGIONAL VEHICLE WASH FACILITY FEASIBILITY
    STUDY.

    All items were approved for action.

    STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

    Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Court) asked about the amendment to the budget. Attorney
    Hartsough responded.

    Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) asked about the online auction and if the
    bikes were sold as a lot. He wanted to know the comparison on how much the
    township made with the online auction as opposed to holding a public auction at the
    roads department. Mayor Ball responded.

    Ron Prykanowski (16 Thurston Avenue) commented that the online auction was
    well worth it and he also talked about the truck wash.
    There being no further business, President Wollert asked for a motion to adjourn.
    Mr. Cox so moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmann. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40
    pm.

    ________________________________ _______________________________
    Kathleen Wollert, Council President Kim J. Macellaro, Deputy Clerk

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