May 12th, 2009 - REGULAR MEETING

Council President Wollert called the meeting to order at 7:01 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 Mike Hartsough, Attorney
ƒ Mr. Steinmann- Absent Dave Thompson, Administrator
ƒ Mr. Summiel – Present Stephen W. Elliott, Clerk
ƒ President Wollert- Present

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR

ITEMS ON THE AGENDA

Don Apai (2181 Pennington Road) complimented Council on enacting the shared
services agreement with the school district.

CONSENT AGENDA:

The Clerk read the Consent Agenda: (Resolution #09R-79/)

1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $268,637.35.

2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of April 13, 2009 (Agenda), April 14,
2009 (Regular), April 27, 2009 (Agenda) and April 28, 2009 (Regular).

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

the amount of $1,422.56 due to overpayment of May 1, 2009 tax quarter to
Two Rivers Title Company, LLC, 26 Ayers Lane, Little Silver, NJ 07739, for
property owner Robert Clark for Block: 567, Lot: 23, also known as 4 Manor
House Drive for refund due to overpayment.

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

the amount of $1,005.94 due to overpayment of May 1, 2009 tax quarter to
Wells Fargo Real Estate Tax Service, Attn: Financial Support Unit-Region 1,
1 Home Campus, MAC X2303-04D, Des Moines, IA 50328-0001, for property
owner Jason Carr for Block: 156, Lot: 14, also known as 106 Louisiana
Avenue for refund due to overpayment.

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

the amount of $1070.17 due to overpayment of May 1, 2009 tax quarter to
Thomas & Regina Littwin, 1742 Seventh Street, Ewing, NJ 08638, for
property owner Thomas & Regina Littwin for Block: 51, Lot: 277, also
known as 1742 Seventh Street for refund due to overpayment.

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

the amount of $1050.00 due to overpayment of May 1, 2009 tax quarter to
Stanley & Mary Hranek, 50 Brae Burn Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638, for property
owner Stanley & Mary Hranek for Block: 139, Lot: 22, also known as 50
Brae Burn Drive for refund due to overpayment.

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

the amount of $1587.68 due to overpayment of May 1, 2009 tax quarter to
Surety Title Corporation, NJ/PA RamQuest Trust Account, 41 East Stow
 Road, Marlton, NJ 08053, File: 6620ST-01 for property owner Lam H.
Nguyen for Block: 225.02, Lot: 56, Qual: C0212 also known as 212
Masterson Court for refund due to overpayment.

8. A Resolution authorizing the New Jersey State Police to hold its Annual
Chase (5K Run) on Saturday, May 16th, 2009.

9. A Resolution authorizing the Presbyterian Church of Ewing-Sanctuary

Restoration Fund to hold a parade (5K Run) on Sunday, June 14th, 2009.

10. A Resolution authorizing the Sunshine Foundation to hold an off premise

50/50 cash raffle on June 20, 2009.

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

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Murphy YES
President Wollert YES

ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION

1. The Clerk read (Ordinance #09-11) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

EWING TOWNSHIP SALARY ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF EWING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 (2009)

BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Ewing that the

Salary Ordinance establishing compensation of Officers and Employees of the
Township of Ewing for the fiscal year 2008-2009 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 1. The following Salaries are hereby established for the compensation of
Officers and Employees for the fiscal year 2008-2009:

TITLE Prior Salary New Salary

MUNICIPAL CLERK $76,397.36 $78,307.29

Section 2. In addition to the Salaries payable, all employees not covered by a

collective bargaining agreement, except for elected officials, shall be paid longevity
pay as follows:

a. Upon the anniversary date of the completion of five (5) years of service, the
annual sum of $1,725.00, adjusted for partial year of eligibility, payable in
installments at regular payroll intervals.

b. Upon the anniversary date of the completion of ten (10) years of service, the
annual sum of $1,925.00, adjusted for partial year of eligibility, payable in
installments at regular payroll intervals.

c. Upon the anniversary date of the completion of fifteen (15) years of service,
the annual sum of $2,125.00, adjusted for partial year of eligibility, payable
in installments at regular payroll intervals.

d. Upon the anniversary date of the completion of twenty (20) years of service,
the annual sum of $2,325.00, adjusted for partial year of eligibility, payable
in installments at regular payroll intervals.

e. Upon the anniversary date of the completion of twenty four (24) years of
service, the annual sum of $2,725.00, adjusted for partial year of eligibility,
payable in installments at regular payroll intervals.

f. Upon the anniversary date of the completion of thirty (30) years of service,
 the annual sum of $3,125.00, adjusted for partial year of eligibility, payable
in installments at regular payroll intervals.

Section 3. This Ordinance shall be retroactive to July 1, 2008 and shall take
effect upon final passage and publication according to law.

STATEMENT

This Ordinance amends the Salary Ordinance of the Township of Ewing for the
position of the Municipal Clerk.

Mr. Murphy moved the Ordinance, seconded by Mr. Summiel.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Murphy YES
President Wollert YES

NEW BUSINESS

1. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-80) A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING

STEPHEN ELLIOTT, R.M.C. AS MUNICIPAL CLERK FOR THE TOWNSHIP
OF EWING.

Mr. Summiel moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Murphy.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Murphy YES
President Wollert YES

2. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-81) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE

AWARD OF A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE TYPE II AMBULANCE
AND THE TRADE IN OF ONE 2004 TYPE II AMBULANCE TO EMERGENCY
EQUIPMENT SALES, LLC

Mr. Murphy moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Summiel.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Murphy YES
President Wollert YES

3. The Clerk read (tabled) A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING

A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE EWING TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Mr. Summiel moved to table the resolution until a future date to enable the Council more
time to review the agreement and its details.

The Motion was seconded by Mr. Murphy and approved by voice vote: Mr. Murphy, Mr.
Summiel and President Wollert in the affirmative, Mr. Cox in the negative.

4. The Clerk read (Resolution #09R-82) A RESOLUTION DECLARING A

TOWNSHIP FIRE TRUCK SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE
SALE OF THE TRUCK TO PROSPECT HEIGHTS VOLUNTEER FIRE
COMPANY.

Mr. Murphy moved the Resolution, seconded by Mr. Summiel.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Murphy YES
President Wollert YES
COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Summiel (TACT), Mr. Cox (SCAC) and President Wollert (Economic
Development) all reported that there had been no meetings. Mr. Murphy indicated
that he would discuss the shared services agreement with appropriate members of
the district administration to make certain that the Township received its fair share
of services in return.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FOR

ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA

Mr. Norbert Teufel (865 Lower Ferry Road) commented on some details of the
Olden Avenue Redevelopment Plan. He was specifically interested in the power
poles and the availability of sidewalks to access the businesses.

President Wollert indicated that the May 26 Agenda and Regular Council Meetings
conflicted with the planned retirement dinner for Raymond Broach, the
outgoing Township Superintendent of Schools.

After discussion among Council, Mr. Murphy moved to hold the meetings on
Tuesday, May 26 but the Agenda Meeting would start at 3:30 pm and the
Regular Meeting at 4:30 pm.

ROLL CALL Mr. Cox YES

Mr. Summiel YES
Mr. Murphy YES
President Wollert YES

There being no further business President Wollert asked for a motion to adjourn.
Councilman Summiel so moved, seconded by Councilman Murphy. The meeting
was adjourned at 7:17 pm.

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Kathleen Wollert, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk