Council Agenda 20060612

M INUTES OF AGENDA SESSION JUNE 12, 2006
The meeting was called to order by President Apai at 6:35 pm.
ROLL CALL
Mr. Murphy - Present

Mr. Steinmann - Present
Mr. Summiel - Present
Ms. Wollert - Present
President Apai – Present
Also present were Administrator Jim McManimon, Attorney Megan McGeehin

Schwartz and Clerk Stephen Elliott.
DISCUSSION:
Mr Ron Ruckenstein and Ms. Rebecca Lynn were present to discuss a proposed 72
unit Independent Living Project for Seniors and People With Disabilities at 1015
Whitehead Road Extension. Mr. Rukenstein explained that it was very similar in
concept to the Ujima project and that it would assist the Township in meeting its
COAH obligation. There was much discussion about the request for a 30 year tax
abatement. Mr. Rukenstein indicated that it was necessary to insure the viability of
the project in attracting qualified residents.
There was also discussion about two proposed resolutions, one ‘A Resolution
supporting the New Jersey Legislature’s Gang Deterrence bill package entitled
“Fighting Gangs, Protecting Our Youth”’, and another “A Resolution Supporting
the United States Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement to Reduce Global
Warming and Urge Municipalities Throughout Mercer County and the State of
New Jersey to Join This Effort”. After discussion, the second resolution was pulled
from consideration on Tuesday.
CONSENT AGENDA:
The following consent agenda was approved for action:
1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $1,120,355.92
2. A Resolution to refund the amount of $921.00 to Mr. Charlie Williams, 81

Lanning Street, Block 495, Lot 16, for construction work not being done as
requested by the Construction Official, Mr. Bill Erney.
3. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $191.53 for CY2005 second

half taxes to Edward Petranto, 9 Atrium Drive, Yardville, NJ 08620 for
property owner Edward Petranto for Block 105, Lot 52 also known as 21
Park Aveue to refund overpayment.
4. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $777.73 for May 1, 2006 tax
quarter to Loan Care Servicing c/o Land America Lender Services, 200 N.
Warner Road, Suite 110, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (Attn: Leslie Howell) for
property owner James C. and Jill C. Dondzila for Block 223, Lot 86 also
known as 11 Clover Hill Lane to refund overpayment.
5. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $389.21 for May 1, 2006 tax
quarter to Abdul K. & Josephine Sesay, 30 Forrest Stand Drive, Easton, PA
18042 for property owner Abdul K. & Josephine Sesay for Block 193.01, Lot
3 also known as 106 Honeysuckle Drive to refund overpayment.
6. A Resolution authorizing Leonard/Wilkes permission to hold a block party

on July 1, 2006 from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
7. A Resolution authorizing St. John’s Baptist Church permission to hold a
block party on July 15, 2006 from 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
8. A Resolution authorizing New Jersey Shares, Inc., 1901 North Olden Avenue
Extension, Suites 102, Ewing, NJ to hold a 50/50 Raffle License (RL-1164) on
October 31, 2006 at 3:00 P.M.
9. A Resolution Re-Appointing Jeffrey Burd as Tax Assessor of Ewing

Township.
10. A Resolution rescinding petty cash funds.
11. A Resolution change of custodian petty cash fund.
12. A Resolution change of monetary amount petty cash fund.
13. A Resolution authorizing the release of remaining performance guarantees

for Trenton County Club, located block 415/Lot 1 (Project Number
040322503-06) subject to stipulations set forth by Municipal Engineers
Schoor DePalma and upon approval by the governing body.
14. A Resolution to refund the amount of $125.00 to Jane Moon, 312 Farnsworth
Avenue, Bordentown, NJ 08505, for Certificate of Occupancy inspection at
279 W. Upper Ferry Road that was paid for twice, as requested by the
Construction Official, Mr. Bill Erney.
15. A Resolution authorizing the cancellation of stale dated checks.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING
The following ordinance was reviewed for introduction by attorney McGeehan

Schwartz and Administrator Jim McManimon and approved for action:
1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL

ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, COUNTY OF
MERCER, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 46,
AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND CHAPTER 15, LAND DEVELOPMENT,
TO FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE COAH ROUND 3 GROWTH SHARE RULES
IN CONNECTION WITH RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. (2006)
ORDINANCES FOR SECOND HEARING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL

PASSAGE
The following ordinances were reviewed for second reading, public hearing and
final passage, and approved for action:

ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING IN THE COUNTY OF
MERCER ESTABLISHING “PAY TO PLAY” REFORM CONCERNING
THE AWARD OF REDEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS IN THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING. (2006)

MERCER, ADDING THREE ADDITIONAL BUS STOPS ALONG
MUNICIPAL ROADWAYS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 39:4-8(e). (2006)

MERCER, TO ADD THE DESIGNATION OF ONE HANDICAPPED
PARKING SPACE ON BERWYN AVENUE. (2006)
4. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EMERGENCY
APPROPRIATION PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A-4-53(a) & (c) TO FUND
THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REVISION AND
CODIFICATION OF VARIOUS TOWNSHIP ORDINANCES AND THE
PREPARATION OF A TAX MAP FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING,
COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY. (2006)
5. ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, COUNTY OF MERCER,

NEW JERSEY, CANCELLING CERTAIN FUNDED APPROPRIATION
BALANCES HERETOFORE PROVIDED FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
PROJECTS AND REAPPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDED
APPROPRIATION BALANCES FOR OTHER CAPITAL PROJECTS.
(2006)
Attorney McGeehin Schwartz indicated that a memorandum discussing the pay to

play ordinance would be available for distribution to Council.
The Chief Financial Officer introduced the following resolution regarding the
proposed sale of Special Emergency Notes, said resolution then being approved for
action:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

EWING, COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF UP TO $161,000.00 OF SPECIAL EMERGENCY NOTES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING; MAKING CERTAIN COVENANTS TO MAINTAIN THE
EXEMPTION OF THE INTEREST ON SAID NOTES FROM FEDERAL INCOME
TAXATION; AND AUTHORIZING SUCH FURTHER ACTIONS AND MAKING
SUCH DETERMINATIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO
EFFECTUATE THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE NOTES.
The Clerk introduced the following resolution renewing certain liquor licenses for 2006-2007,
said resolution then being approved for action:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL OF

CERTAIN EWING MUNICIPAL LIQUOR LICENSES FOR THE 2006-2007
LICENSE YEAR.
Mr. Steinmann asked that a list of licensee violations from the past year be made available to
Council and the Clerk agreed.
Several members of the public had questions about the ordinances listed for second
reading. Mr. Roy Bleakley (125 Rutledge Ave) proposed a number of changes to the
pay to play ordinance, which were taken under advisement by Council.
At 7:35 pm, Ms. Wollert moved to adjourn the meeting, which motion was seconded
by Mr. Summiel.
_____________________________ ______________________________
DONALD APAI STEPHEN W. ELLIOTT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MUNICIPAL CLERK

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M INUTES OF AGENDA SESSION JUNE 12, 2006

The meeting was called to order by President Apai at 6:35 pm.

 Mr. Murphy - Present

Also present were Administrator Jim McManimon, Attorney Megan McGeehin

The following consent agenda was approved for action:

2. A Resolution to refund the amount of $921.00 to Mr. Charlie Williams, 81

3. A Resolution to REFUND the total amount of $191.53 for CY2005 second

6. A Resolution authorizing Leonard/Wilkes permission to hold a block party

9. A Resolution Re-Appointing Jeffrey Burd as Tax Assessor of Ewing

10. A Resolution rescinding petty cash funds.

11. A Resolution change of custodian petty cash fund.

12. A Resolution change of monetary amount petty cash fund.

13. A Resolution authorizing the release of remaining performance guarantees

15. A Resolution authorizing the cancellation of stale dated checks.

ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

The following ordinance was reviewed for introduction by attorney McGeehan

1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL

ORDINANCES FOR SECOND HEARING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL

1. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL

2. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL

3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL

5. ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING, COUNTY OF MERCER,

Attorney McGeehin Schwartz indicated that a memorandum discussing the pay to

A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL OF

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Mr. Murphy - Present