MAY 12TH, 2008 - - AGENDA SESSION

President Steinmann called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm and read the Open
Public Meeting 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, 2008.

ROLL CALL

ƒ Mr. Cox - Excused Dave Thompson, Administrator

ƒ Mr. Murphy Mike Hartsough, Attorney
ƒ Mr. Summiel - Excused Stephen Elliott, Clerk
ƒ Ms. Wollert
ƒ President Steinmann

DISCUSSION

1. American Water Company. Purchase of Trenton Water and pending rate

increase.

President Steinmann introduced representatives of American Water Company who

had come to discuss the pending purchase by American Water and some of the
assets from the Trenton Water Company.

Representatives included Steve Campini, Vice President of Operations; Andrew

Clarkson, Field Services; and Frank Simpson, Director of Rates and Revenues. The
representatives gave an overview of the Company and indicated that the Company
is purchasing the water supply system outside of the City of Ewing, Lawrence and
Hamilton Townships.

There are several public hearings scheduled in Newark, NJ at the Board of Public
Utilities, and there will be an additional public hearing held in Mercer County. The
BPU is considering both the sale of the utility and a requested rate increase by
American Water.

They indicated further that there would be a regional operations center established
in the area to service the needs of the system on a continual basis. The rate increase
was discussed in detail followed by questions from Council.

Councilman Murphy was especially concerned about the amount of money that had
already been paid by Ewing Township customers, a portion of which was supposed
to go to system maintenance and upgrade. He indicated that his concern was that
Ewing ratepayers paid for services that they didn’t receive.

The water company promised to attempt to get the information and provide it to
Council.

CONSENT AGENDA:

President Steinmann introduced the Consent Agenda for review.

1. Authorization for the Chief Financial Officer to pay Township bills in the
amount of $912,662.08.

2. Approval of minutes of the meeting of February 11th, 2008 (Agenda), March

10th, 2008 (Agenda), April 21st, 2008 (Agenda) and April 22, 2008 (Regular).
3. A Resolution authorizing the discharge of fireworks at the annual Fourth of
July Celebration.

4. A Resolution of the Township of Ewing, Mercer County, State of New Jersey

authorizing substitute attorneys to act as Municipal Prosecutor.

5. A Resolution authorizing the conduct of a casino night sponsored by the

West Trenton Volunteer Fire Company.

6. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Construction

Official, for CO Inspection.

7. A Resolution authorizing a Performance Guarantee Release for SR

Properties (Block 364, Lot 59, 60 & 74) – Ewing Engineers CMX Project #08
04460 03-06.

8. A Resolution authorizing St. John’s Baptist Church to hold a Block

Party/Parade on June 14th, 2008.

9. A Resolution authorizing The New Jersey State Police to hold their annual
State Police Chase on May 17th, 2008.

10. A Resolution authorizing a Solicitor’s Permit to Midlantic Vending Co. to

sell ice cream and soda from May to September, 2008.

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

Collector to CANCEL the total amount of $53.75 for October 1, 2008 sewer
bill for property owner Rajendra M. & Sushma R. Singh, for Block: 574:
Lot: 3, also known as 964 Bear Tavern Rd.

12. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector

in the amount of $288.90 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter to Aldrin & Eudine
Bayne, 7 Sunglow Drive, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Aldrin &
Eudine Bayne, for Block: 193.04 Lot: 2, also known as 7 Sunglow Drive, for
overpayment.

13. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $297.00 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter to Jean Alexandre, 16
Tall Tree Court, Ewing, NJ 08638 for property owner Jean Alexandre, for
Block: 320 Lot: 115, also known as 16 Tall Tree Court, for overpayment.

14. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $164.33 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter to Frank J. Chelkowski,
7 Johnson Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 for property owner Estate of Chelkowski,
for Block: 523 Lot: 10, also known as 17 Bittersweet Rd. for overpayment.

15. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $548.35 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter to Marcel Juillerat, 85
Jacobs Creek Rd., Ewing, NJ 08628 for property owner Marcel Juillerat, for
Block: 437 Lot: 6, also known as 85 Jacobs Creek Rd. for overpayment.

16. A Resolution authorizing a refund, as recommended by the Tax Collector in

the amount of $1,072.46 for May 1, 2008 tax quarter to Reginald J. & Holly
M. Savoy III, 568 Howell Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08628 for property owner
Reginald J. & Holly M. Savoy III, for Block: 379 Lot: 352, also known as 568
Howell Avenue for overpayment.

17. A Resolution appointing Robert E. Brown to the Ewing Township Zoning

Board for an unexpired term due to expire December 31st, 2009.

18. A Resolution appointing Mark Hazard and Faye Frieson-Ball to the

Recreation Commission.
 19. A Resolution authorizing Melanie Armstrong to hold a Block Party/Road
Closing on June 7th, 2008.

The Consent Agenda was approved for action.

ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION

1. President Steinmann read AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE

REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
EWING AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE
RECREATION DEPARTMENT (2008)

The Ordinance was approved for introduction.

ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING, PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL

ADOPTION

1. President Steinmann read A BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR

VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
EWING, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000
THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000
BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE
COST THEREOF (2008)

The Ordinance was approved for action.

2. President Steinmann read AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED

GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF EWING AMENDI.NG
THE SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
(2008)

The Ordinance was approved for action.

NEW BUSINESS

President Steinmann presented the New Business agenda for review:

1. A Resolution authorizing the sale of surplus property no longer needed for

public use on an online auction site.

2. A Resolution adopting The Ewing Township rental policy for use of

Township facilities by members of the public.

3. A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Arc of Mercer for

the provision of seasonal services at Ewing Township Community Center.

4. A Resolution authorizing the award of a bid to Schifano Construction Corp.

for Road Improvements to Township Roads.

The New Business agenda was approved for action.

STATEMENTS AND COMMENTS FROM MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

Kate Tuttle (8 Locke Ct) asked about the ordinance for introduction and Charles
Green (979 Bear Tavern Road) inquired about the Townships liability regarding the
pool. Attorney Hartsough responded to both.

President Steinmann asked a representative from Administration to explain the

change in the carrier for the Townships prescription drug program; Attorney
Hartsough responded. President Steinmann indicated that he would like to see the
decision rethought and that the way that it was done was arbitrary and
unprofessional. He added that he felt that as long as costs were comparable he
would prefer to see local vendors be awarded such contracts.
There being no further business, President Steinmann asked for a motion to
adjourn. Mr. Murphy so moved seconded by Ms. Wollert. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:50 pm.

______________________________ ______________________________
Bert H. Steinmann, Council President Stephen W. Elliott, Municipal Clerk