APPROVED AS AMENDED: January 7, WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP COUNCIL BUSINESS SESSION November 26, 2007

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1 APPROVED AS AMENDED: January 7, 2008 WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP COUNCIL BUSINESS SESSION CALL TO ORDER: President Anklowitz called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m. STATEMENT OF ADEQUATE NOTICE This is to advise that the notice requirement provided for in the Open Public Meetings Act has been satisfied. Notice of this meeting was properly given and transmitted to The Times and Princeton Packet; filed with the Clerk of the Municipality; and posted in the West Windsor Township Municipal Building at North Post and Clarksville Roads on July 6, 2007; Special Notice for Closed Session was given on November 19, ATTENDEES: President: Anklowitz; Vice President: Borek; Council: Geevers, Kleinman; Township Attorney: Herbert; Business Administrator: Marion; Chief Financial Officer: Louth (arrived at 7:00 p.m.); Township Engineer: Parvesse (arrived at 7:00 p.m.); Township Clerk: Young ABSENT: Morgan PUBLIC COMMENT: None CLOSED SESSION Ms. Young read the closed session resolution into the record: WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 allows for a Public Body to go into closed session during a Public Meeting, and WHEREAS, the Township Council of West Windsor Township has deemed it necessary to go into closed session to discuss certain matters which are exempted from the public; and WHEREAS, the regular meeting of this Township Council will reconvene; and WHEREAS, the below stated subject matter shall be made available at such time as the issues discussed therein are resolved and its disclosure would not subvert any particular exception for convening a closed session.

2 Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Council of the Township of West Windsor will go into closed session for the following reason(s) as outlined in N.J.S.A. 10:4-12: For the discussion of Union Contract Negotiations for both Superior Officers and Fire Fighters, and potential litigation with Westwinds. Motion to go into closed session at 6:34 p.m.: Kleinman Second: Geevers aye MEETING RECONVENED Meeting reconvened at 7:06 p.m. SALUTE TO THE FLAG Ms. Young led the salute to the flag. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Al Lerner, 67 Rainflower Lane, asked if the public would have an opportunity to ask questions during the meeting with the Department of Smart Growth on December 17 th, Mr. David Siegel, 17 Berrien Avenue, inquired about providing the appropriate guidance to the Planning Board prior to the adoption of the bond ordinance Mr. Pete Weale, 144 Fisher Place, inquired about a breakout of funds incorporated in the bond ordinance. CEREMONIAL MATTERS Proclamation honoring Dr. Robert Bartolini President Anklowitz read the proclamation outlining Dr. Bartolini s years of service in the community.

3 Page 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 165 OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR REGARDING THE OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF TAXICABS; AND CHAPTER 82 FEES, SECTION TAXICABS AND VEHICLES FOR HIRE; LICENSE FEES President Anklowitz opened the public hearing. Ms. Geevers noted that she was satisfied with the clarification in the ordinance to what the term family meant. Mr. David Siegel, 17 Berrien Avenue, inquired about the transfer fee and changes in corporations. He offered some language changes. Ms. Young explained how the five new owners licenses would be distributed. She noted that letters of interest have been received by the Clerk s office over the past year and a list was created from these letters based upon seniority of service in the Township. Ms. Young also advised that another stipulation is that the applicant cannot currently own a taxi license. She noted that the cut-off date for receiving the letters of interest was November 13, 2007 which was the introduction date of the ordinance. Motion to close public hearing: Kleinman Second: Borek Motion to adopt: Kleinman Second: Borek

4 Page 4 CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS 2007-R221 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute the Easement Modification Agreement with Mark and Rebecca Godofsky - 10 Indian Run Road 2007-R222 Refund of Overpaid Taxes 2007-R223 Approving the Appointment of Jean Jacobsohn to Serve as a Member of the Affordable Housing Committee MINUTES October 1, 2007, as amended October 4, 2007 Schenck Farmstead Tour October 22, 2007 Special Meeting with the Historical Society BILLS & CLAIMS Motion to approve the consent agenda: Kleinman Second: Anklowitz *Councilman Borek abstained from voting on the October 1, 2007 minutes as he was not at the meeting. **Councilwoman Geevers abstained from voting on the first half of the minutes from October 1, 2007 because she did not arrive at the meeting until 7:58 p.m.

5 Page 5 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS AND/OR DIVISION MANAGERS ADMINISTRATION 2007-R224 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute an Agreement with Dell Computer Corp., for the Purchase of Replacement Servers Ms. Geevers asked why the dollar amount in the resolution did not match the certification of funds. President Anklowitz requested that in the future all costs match the certification of funds and that these amounts appear in the resolution to make communications clearer for the residents. Motion to approve: Geevers 2007-R225 Authorizing an Amendment to the Capital Budget to Include Funding for the Redevelopment at Princeton Junction Ordinance Motion to approve: Kleinman Second: Borek

6 Page R226 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute the Service Agreement with Cit-e-Net, LLC as the On-Line Billing Provider for the Collection of Taxes and Sewer Rent Motion to approve: Borek Second: Geevers 2007-R227 Approving the Budget Transfer to Provide for the Transfer of Funds Within the 2007 Municipal Budget Motion to approve: Borek Second: Geevers COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 2007-R228 Granting a Full Release of Performance Guarantees Associated with Quakerbridge Office Campus to John Simone Realty, Inc. Motion to approve: Kleinman Second: Geevers

7 Page R229 Granting an Extension of Sanitary Sewer Capacity for the Project known as Mack-Cali Princeton Executive Park Realty Corporation (formerly Palladium) Motion to approve: Kleinman Second: Geevers PUBLIC SAFETY 2007-R230 Approving the Purchase and Installation of a Diesel Exhaust System for the West Windsor Firehouse by State Contract from Clean Air Company Motion to approve: Geevers PUBLIC WORKS 2007-R231 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Contract with Cherry Valley Tractor Sales for the Purchase of 2008 E-23 Roadside Cutter for the Department of Public Works 2007-R232 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Contract with Princeton Nassau Conover Ford for the Purchase of Two 2008 Ford Pickup Trucks for the Department of Public Works 2007-R233 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Contract with Princeton Nassau Conover Ford for the Purchase of 2008 Ford Rack Truck for the Department of Public Works

8 Page R234 Authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to Execute a Contract with Princeton Nassau Conover Ford for the Purchase of 2008 Ford Mason Dump Truck for the Department of Public Works President Anklowitz asked that one vote be taken for all the Public Works equipment purchases Ms. Kleinman inquired about the vehicle maintenance program. Mr. Marion noted that the program was established based upon the useful life of a piece of equipment and is also reflected in the 6-year capital budget for the Township. Motion to approve resolutions 2007-R231, R232, R233 and R234: Borek INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 82, FEES, SECTION MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES, FEES AND PERMITS OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR Online Banking Fee Motion to introduce: Kleinman Second: Borek The Public Hearing will be scheduled for Monday, December 17, 2007.

9 Page AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A SALARY AND WAGE PLAN FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR AND PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION THEREOF - Assistant Township Engineer and Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer Ms. Kleinman asked for more details about the Assistant Zoning Enforcement Officer position. Mr. Marion explained that it is a part-time position, approximately ten hours a week. He noted the individual would be responsible for sign and community enforcement Mr. Borek noted that it was a good mechanism for resolving community complaints. President Anklowitz inquired about the cost effectiveness of hiring someone internally versus a new hire from the outside without any experience. He also inquired about continuity of the job position. Motion to introduce: Borek The Public Hearing will be scheduled for December 17, BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FOR THE PRINCETON JUNCTION REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IN AND BY THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $190,400 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWNSHIP FOR FINANCING PART OF THE APPROPRIATION Mr. Marion outlined the costs associated with the bond ordinance for the redevelopment project.

10 Page 10 Motion to introduce: Borek Geevers - abstain Mr. Herbert noted that the bond ordinance did not include payment for Hillier Architecture. Ms. Kleinman inquired about the role and the cost associated with the Township Planner and explained that the Township Planner s fees for redevelopment are separate. Ms. Geevers noted her concerns with the extra costs associated with the consultants for redevelopment and inquired about the ability to lower the bond amount if the fees turn out to be less than anticipated. Mr. Herbert advised that the Township is not obligated to pay out the total amount that the ordinance is bonded for especially if the costs anticipated are less. The Public Hearing will be scheduled for December 17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 4, ZONING, ARTICLE XXVI, TITLES, PURPOSES, ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; GENERAL CONDITIONS, AND ARTICLE XXIX, USE AND BULK REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENCE DISTRICTS, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR (1999) BY RENAMING THE R-1A DISTRICT AS THE R-1/C DISTRICT AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF Motion to introduce: Borek The Public Hearing will be scheduled for December 17, 2007.

11 Page AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 4, ZONING, ARTICLE XXVI, TITLES, PURPOSES, ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; GENERAL CONDITIONS, AND ARTICLE XXIX, USE AND BULK REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENCE DISTRICTS, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR (1999) BY RENAMING THE R-1 DISTRICT AS THE RR/C DISTRICT AND CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF AND BY CHANGING THE R-2 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND ADDING A PROVISION THERETO Motion to introduce: Borek The Public Hearing will be scheduled for December 17, COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS Schenck Farmstead Update Mr. Marion noted that the Kyle Van Dyke contracts have been awarded, and both Mr. Morgan and Ms. Geevers are currently working with him on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Historical Society. President Anklowitz noted that residents around the Schenck Farmstead have voiced their concerns about the parking and lighting issues. Redevelopment Discussion President Anklowitz explained that the redevelopment guidelines were being finalized for the December 10 th meeting and that copies would be distributed to the Administration and the Planning Board members prior to the meeting.

12 Page 12 Mr. Marion distributed a memo from Mayor Hsueh pertaining to redevelopment for Council to review. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. David Siegel, 17 Berrien Avenue, addressed his concerns with the taxi ordinance and the bond ordinance, along with several suggestions about the redevelopment process. Mr. Al Lerner, 67 Rainflower Lane, inquired about the Goldin property and the opportunity for development. Mr. Pete Weale, 144 Fisher Place, again offered suggestions about video taping the Township meetings. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn: Borek VV: All approved, Morgan absent The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Sharon L. Young Township Clerk West Windsor Township