The notice requirements provided for in the \u201cOpen Public Meetings Act\u201d 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, 2008.

Council and Mr. Green discussed software licensing applications and needs, and Mr. Green indicated that the Township should review its licensing requirements every 6-8 years.

b. Volunteer Fire Chiefs Ralph Brandmaier (West Trenton), Jeff Lenarski (Prospect Heights) and Matt Kalnas (Pennington Road) discussed their budgets for the year. Council then discussed company needs, training, truck replacement and other capital needs and providing for the payment of per diems out of the budget.

c. Bill Erney then gave a presentation on the activities of the construction office and its budget, detailing the activity in the different divisions. He indicated that the State of New Jersey had recommended additional full time personnel but that he hoped to fill the need with part time people for the time being. He also indicated that he would present to Council in 2009 a proposal for revamping the fee schedule to include a number of construction related items that are not currently included.

3. A Resolution authorizing a Cancellation and a Refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector. A Cancellation in the amount of $3,813.62 and Refund the total amount of $3.813.62 for August and November 2008 tax quarters due to 100% disabled veteran status for property owner: Rickey & Barbara Lodico, 9 Diane Drive, Ewing, NJ 08628 for Block: 422, Lot: 79, also known as 9 Diane Drive.

4. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Rebecca P. Lynn/Rely Properties, Independent Living (Block 105, Lot 26) \u2013 Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #05 04315 03.

5. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Scotch Road Hotel (Block 371, Lot 3.02) \u2013 Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #07 02520 01.

6. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for The Jefferson, American Properties (Block 225.01, Lots 2, 3, 4 & 5) \u2013 Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #06 02994 03.

7. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Reduction for Central Baptist Church (Block 229.06, Lot 9) \u2013 Ewing Engineers CMX Project No. #07 02758 03 \u2013 06.

8. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of an Instant Raffle sponsored by Rotary Club of Trenton (State Reg. #138-8-35083; Ewing License #RL-1230) from March 19th, 2009 through May 7th, 2009.

Mr. Cox and Mr. Murphy questioned items on the bill list. The Consent Agenda was then approved for action with the inclusion of an additional resolution providing for the Prospect Heights Fire Company to hold bingos in 2009.

3. A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL PROGRAM FOR THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION (OJJDP) STATE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM ENFORCING THE UNDERAGE DRINKING LAWS.

4. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A BID FOR BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT SERVICES TO AMBULANCE REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.

5. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR FUNDING OF ACTIVE RECREATION UNDER THE MERCER AT PLAY PROGRAM.

Rebecca Lynn (1008 River Road) asked about an approval for the release of funds for RELY Properties; attorney Hattsough stated that he had no information regarding the action. President Steinmann asked him to follow up.