JUNE 22nd, 2010 - REGULAR MEETING

Council President Murphy 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 8th day of January, 2010.

ROLL CALL

ƒ Mr. Cox – Present Jack Ball, Mayor

ƒ Mr. Steinmann- Present Dave Thompson, Administrator
ƒ Ms. Wollert- Present Mike Hartsough, Attorney
ƒ Mr. Summiel – Present Stephen Elliott, Clerk
ƒ President Murphy- Present

STATEMENTS AND CCOMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC FOR ITEMS ON THE

AGENDA

Charles Green (979 Bear Tavern Rd) asked about the tax levy and sale of property
resolutions. Mr. Steinmann responded. Mildred Russell (119 King Ave) and Ron
Prykanowski (16 Thurston Ave) asked about the properties being sold and the
procedures for sale.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Clerk read the Consent Agenda: (Resolution #10R-88/)

1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $677,494.20.

2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of June 14th, 2010 (Agenda) and June
15th, 2010 (Regular).

3. A Resolution authorizing a performance guarantee release for 248

Greenland Avenue, LLC (248 Greenland Avenue) (Block 67/Lot 51) – Ewing
Engineers Banc3, Inc. project #2000230-03.

4. A Resolution authorizing St. Paul Avenue Civic Association to hold a block

party/road closing on July 4th, 2010 starting at 10:00 a.m.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

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

ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION

1. The Clerk read (Ordinance #10-06) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING
TO EXTEND NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON A PORTION OF
LOUISIANA AVENUE (2010)

Mr. Steinmann moved the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Cox. Mr. Summiel
repeated his request for confirmation of the percentage of residents in the
 affected area who signed the petition. Mayor Ball said he would have that
information in time for the second reading.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

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

2. The Clerk read (Ordinance #10-07) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING REQUIRING
LANDLORD REGISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS. (2010)

Mr. Steinmann moved the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Wollert. Mr. Steinmann
said that the ordinance was a long time in coming and that he was glad to see
it moving forward.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

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

3. The Clerk read (Ordinance #10-08) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, CHAPTER 284,
RENTAL PROPERTY, REQUIRING CERTAIN LANDLORDS TO POST
ADEQUATE SECURITY AGAINST THE CONSEQUENCES OF DISORDERLY
BEHAVIOR OF THEIR TENANTS. (2010)

Mr. Steinmann moved the Ordinance, seconded by Ms. Wollert. Mr. Steinmann
stated that this Ordinance was a result of State legislation that extended the
provisions of existing law on seasonal rentals to all rentals throughout the
State.

Mr. Summiel voiced concerns that the new law had not been tested in the courts
and the Township’s experience with the previous ordinances regarding
rental properties. He also felt that this particular ordinance didn’t go far
enough and that the term “single family residence” needed to be redefined.
He would vote for it with stipulations.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox NO

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

4. The Clerk read (Ordinance #10-09) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES CHAPTER 319, SOLID WASTE, OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING TO AMEND REGULATIONS FOR DISPOSAL AND
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE. (2010)

Mr. Steinmann indicated that public education would be extremely

important and that every resident needs to be aware of the proposed
changes. Mr. Summiel noted that there was no procedure in the
Ordinance for warnings and there needed to be specific language
included. Mayor Ball indicated that violators would get 2 warnings
before any summons was written.

Mr. Steinmann moved the Ordinance seconded by Ms. Cox.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel YES
President Murphy YES
J. OLD BUSINESS

- Contract With Concerned Citizens – There was no further report.

- Status of FY 2009 Audit – Mayor Ball indicated that he hoped it would be
available for the next Council meeting.

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-89) A RESOLUTION OF MUNICIPAL

TEMPORARY BUDGET (FY2011)

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

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

2. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-90) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL OF 2010-2011 EWING MUNICIPAL LIQUOR
LICENSES.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

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

3. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R-91) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

AUCTION AND SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY NOT NEEDED FOR
PUBLIC USE.

Mr. Cox moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Steinmann. Mr. Steinmann
stated that he would vote for the Resolution with the stipulation that adjacent
property owners be notified of the sales in a timely manner prior to the
auction.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Steinmann YES
Ms. Wollert YES
Mr. Summiel NO
President Murphy YES

4. The Clerk read (Resolution #10R- 92) A RESOLUTION FOR STATE FISCAL
MUNICIPALITY’S PRELIMINARY TAX BILL A/K/A FY ‘11 1ST AND 2ND
QUARTER TAX BILL.

Mr. Cox moved the Resolution, seconded by Ms. Wollert.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

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

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Cox reported that the Senior Citizens Advisory Council had met and that he had
received complaints about trash cans being left in the middle of the street after emptying.
Mayor Ball said he would so advise the Sanitation Department. Mr. Cox also said he had
met with the Green Committee and had walked the old trolley grade hear Whitehead Road
Extension. He hoped that this path would be used to extend the walking/bicycle path
currently being developed.
Mr. Steinmann reported that the Planning Board had considered and approved the move of
Senior Star to Olden Avenue.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR

ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Charles Green asked if the Township was prepared to respond to problems if the
proposed police layoffs in Trenton were affected. President Murphy said he would
ask the Chief to appear at the next Council Agenda Meeting in July.

James McRae (1176 Lower Ferry Road) asked about the increase in pay for school
crossing guards. Mayor Ball responded that the Township was looking for money.
Mr. Steinmann and other Council members stated that the money was included in
the Police Department budget. The matter will be reviewed further. Mr. McRae
also commented on the lack of adequate supplies for the guards in the form of vests
and street markers.

Rex Carpenter (Boxwood Ct) asked about the General Motors site. Mr. Steinmann
responded that there was Federal funding available for the clean up. The Mayor
said that there would be a walk of the property with DEP and various elected
officials in July.

Virginia Tryon (70 Oak lane) commented about issues regarding an alley that had
been deeded to residents by the Township in the 1970’s.

There being no further business, President Murphy called for a motion to adjourn.
Mr. Wollert so moved, seconded by Mr. Steinmann. The meeting was adjourned at
9:24 pm.

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Joseph Murphy, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk