APRIL 24TH, 2007 - REGULAR MEETING

President Summiel called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 4th day of January, 2007.

ROLL CALL

ƒ Mr. Cox - Present David Thompson, Administrator

ƒ Mr. Murphy - Absent Michael Hartsough, Attorney
ƒ Mr. Steinmann - Present Kim Macellaro, Deputy Clerk
ƒ Ms. Wollert - Absent
ƒ President Summiel - Present

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

FOR ITEMS ON THE AGENDA:

Trish DeCello (10 Chelmsford Drive) and Charles Green questioned the
ordinance being introduced regarding fees for marriages and civil union
ceremonies. Attorney Hartsough reported that modifications had been made
to the ordinance and that it was needed in order for the Mayor to legally
receive monies for performing such ceremonies.

CONSENT AGENDA:

The Clerk presented the Consent Agenda (07R-83);

1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in

the amount of $591,434.69.

2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of April 9th (Agenda) and April

10th (Regular).

3. A Resolution authorizing the Troy Avenue Civic Association to hold a

block party on July 1st, 2007.

4. A Resolution authorizing the Palmer Lane/Lower Ferry Road Civic

Association to hold a block party on May 28th, 2007.

5. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of a Chinese Auction Raffle

sponsored by NRA Foundation New Jersey State Committee on
Saturday, June 16th, 2007 at Diamond’s Riverside from 6:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. (Identification #414-5-34574, RL #1184).

6. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $13.00 for First Half

2007 Sewer to Mary Elizabeth Hughes, 219 Nancy Lane, Ewing, New
Jersey 08638 for property owner Mary Elizabeth Hughes for Block:
214.02, Lot: 10 also known as 219 Nancy Lane to refund
overpayment.

7. A Resolution authorizing a cancellation, as recommended by the Tax

Collector, for incorrect usage in the amount of $1,547.00 for the 2007
full year sewer bill for property owner Samira Wood, Block 168, Lot
321 also known as 105 Crescent Avenue.
 8. A Resolution authorizing a cancellation, as recommended by the Tax
Collector, for waste water not going into sewer system in the amount
of $10,692.50 for the 2007 full year sewer bill for property owner
Arctic Products Co., Inc. for Block 42, Lot 15 also known as 22 Arctic
Parkway.

9. A Resolution of Remembrance of Gerald Lawrence Ball.

Mr. Steinmann moved the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

F. ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION

1. The Deputy Clerk read AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING FEES

AND PROCEDURES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MAYOR’S
EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH MARRIAGE AND CIVIL
UNION CEREMONIES. (2007)

Mr. Steinmann moved the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

2. The Deputy Clerk read AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
(2007) – Municipal Clerk

Mr. Steinmann moved the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND

FINAL ADOPTION

1. The Deputy Clerk read AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EWING

TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
(2007) – Municipal Judge

The public hearing was opened. A resident questioned whether the Judge
was receiving a raise. Attorney Mike Hartsough explained that because of
the volume of cases in municipal court another court session is being added
and that the increase is reflective of that additional session. There being no
further comment, the public hearing was closed.

Mr. Steinmann moved the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
 Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

2. The Deputy Clerk read AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
(2007) – Deputy Clerk

The public hearing was opened. Stuart Gilmore (Gilmore Road) asked
whether the Deputy Clerk was receiving a raise. Attorney Hartsough
responded by saying that the last ordinance for this particular position was
in 2005-2006 with a salary at $49,114.00. With the appointment a few
months ago of a Deputy Clerk, Council is establishing a salary range.

There being no further comment the public hearing was closed. Mr.
Steinmann moved the ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

NEW BUSINESS

1. 07R-84 The Deputy Clerk read A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

AWARD OF A NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR A GRANT
CONSULTANT.

Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox. President

Summiel asked about the consultants’ scope of work and projects to be
determined. Attorney Hartsough responded.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

2. 07R–85 The Deputy Clerk read A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

EXECUTION OF A GRANT AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF ASSOCIATED AMENDMENT WITH THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
STATEMENT OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN ACTIVITIES, UNDER THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.

Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox. After discussion
by Council, President Summiel asked that Mr. Rukenstein come and speak
to council about what his reformulated grant proposal would do and to make
sure that monies allocated in the future are spent for what they were
intended.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES
 3. 07R-86 The Deputy Clerk read A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION.

Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

4. 07R-87 The Deputy Clerk read A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF NEW
JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND TOWNSHIP OF
EWING.

Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox. President

Summiel commented that his question regarding the salary paid had been
resolved by the Chief of Police.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

5. 07R-88 The Deputy Clerk read A RESOLUTION OF NEED FOR

CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms.Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

6. 07R-89 The Deputy Clerk read A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

EXECUTION OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION JURISDICTION AGREEMENT.

Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox. Attorney

Hartsough commented that Atchley Road is on the master plan and is
therefore the responsibility of the Township, not the County. Mr. Steinmann
said that he thinks this road should be maintained by the County but that
should not hold up this resolution. President Summiel was concerned that
once we pass the resolution, we would be locked into maintaining this road
but that Council should act on the side of caution and approve this resolution
with an understanding that Administration will pursue making Charles
Ewing Blvd a County road.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms.Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

7. 07R-90 The Deputy Clerk read A RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A 9-1-1

CONSOLIDATION STUDY GRANT.

Mr. Steinmann moved the resolution, seconded by Mr. Cox. Mr. Steinmann
asked Mr. Thompson if it was the intent of Administration to get other
communities to have a centralized 9-1-1 system and there be a public hearing
to address it. Mr. Thompson commented that a grant needed to be awarded
so they could conduct a feasibility study. Mr. Thompson added that a
hearing should be done in all towns.
 ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES
Mr. Murphy ABSENT
Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms.Wollert ABSENT
President Summiel YES

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Cox reported that he has attended the School District’s strategic planning
meeting and that he had also met with the Mercer County committee planning
restorations at the former Jewish Community Center.

Mr. Steinmann reported that at the site review meeting, there was discussion about
creating an R-4 Zone that both the Hyatt and Weston hotel chains were considering
locating in the Township and that Lowes would be making a presentation to the
Planning Board.

He also reported that that there had been two meetings on flood mitigation and that
the existing plan is being expanded. Once completed it will be presented to the State.

President Summiel asked Mr. Steinmann if the Hyatt was proposing a banquet
facility. Mr. Steinmann reported that it is a Hyatt Express and there would be no
banquet facility. Mr. Steinmann reported that there is a hotel chain that is very
interested in building at the Atchley Tract and it would have a conference room and
banquet facility.

President Summiel reminded the public that the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge
Commission would be holding a meeting on May 9th, 2007 at 7:30 pm in the Council
room. Mr. Steinmann commented that with regard to the last storm and flooding,
the grids were turned off and it affected a large area, including homes that did not
have a water problem. PSE&G is working to better control the power in such
situations.

President Summiel mentioned that the Mayor’s meeting is held on the third
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Ron Prykanowski (16 Thurston) expressed that the major department stores
do not use zip codes, they use census tract. Mr. Green (979 Bear Tavern
Road) commented on the consolidation study grant with regard to 9-1-1 and
expressed that if there were a September 11th situation again, it would be
important to take care of our own township.

There being no further business, President Summiel called for a motion to

adjourn, which motion was made by Mr. Steinmann and seconded by Mr.
Cox. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 pm.

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Les Summiel, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk