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Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency (ETRA)

2 Jake Garzio Drive

Ewing, New Jersey 08628Minutes: April 6, 2010

Submitted by:

Tyrone Garrett, Executive Director

Public Notice and Attendees

a. The Meeting of the Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency (ETRA) convenedat 7:05 PM in the Agenda Room and officially opened by Chairperson RobertKull

b. Attendees: Commissioners: Iman AQuddus, Hilary Hyser, Jennifer Keyes-Maloney, Robert Kull, David Schroth, Terrance Stokes, Michael ODonnell, Esq.

Absent:

Public attendees: Louis Orth, TCNJ Student; Jonathan Schwartz TCNJ Student

Presentations:There was no appearance by Pro-Deck as Chad Mickey was advised that hisattendance was not necessary. The ETRA Board discussed the proposed standonly project as described in the submission by Pro-Deck. Establishing a positivedevelopment of Block 118.04 Lot 53 is paramount to ETRA, but at the same timethe use must be appropriate and within the guidelines of the OARP Sub-Area 2.The establishment of a sole use as a retail operation does not conform. ETRA,

directs its legal counsel Michael ODonnell to advise Pro Deck that the proposeduse is not suitable, but that the company is not prohibited from purchasing theproperty or revising the proposed use to a project that conforms to the uses withinSub-Area 2.

Denial of Pro Deck Proposal

Motion: Commissioner Keyes-Maloney, Esq.Second: Commissioner Stokes

Commissioners voting: AQuddus, Hyser, Keyes- Maloney, Kull, Schroth & StokesAyes 6 Nays 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0* With the resignation of Suzanna McGee only 6 Commissioners are able to vote.

Approval of Minutes of March 17, 2010 with revisions

Motion: Commissioner HyserSecond: Commissioner Keyes-Maloney

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Commissioners voting: Hyser, Keyes- Maloney, Kull, Schroth & StokesAyes 5 Nays 0 Abstain 0 Absent 0

* With the resignation of Suzanna McGee only 6 Commissioners are able to vote.

Legal Update

Mr. ODonnell has no new business, but confirms with the Commissioners that ETRA

will offer a new contract to Tyrone Garrett as Executive Director under the same terms asthe current 2008-2010 contract which ends in June 2010.

Resolution 4-01-10

Approval of the List of Bills for the Month of March 2010

These bills included November invoices from Markowitz Gravelle and Tyrone Garrett,totaling $ 2,793.00

Motion: Commissioner HyserSecond: Commissioner Keyes-Maloney

Commissioners voting: AQuddus, Hyser, Keyes- Maloney, Kull Schroth & StokesAyes 6 Nays 0 Abstain Absent 0

With the resignation of Suzanna McGee only 6 Commissioners able to vote.

Resolution 4-02-10

Approval of the ETRA NJDCA 2010 Budget

TABLED

Resolution 4-03-10Approval of the CWL Continued OARP Planning Services

TABLED

Other Business / Correspondence / Code Enforcement / Site Review Updates

ETRA discussed the 2010 Budget. Chairperson Kull raised a question on the PYUnrestricted net assets. Mr. Garrett notes that amount is usually taken from the annualAudit which has not been finalized. Acceptance of the Budget is tabled.

CWL Planning submitted to ETRA a continued services proposal. Members of the Boardfelt that additional questions should be asked of Mr. Latini. Those being:

1. Can we set a retainer amount instead of an hourly rate?Is the creation of a salaried position a possibility?

2. Are we able to create a project size estimate that would allow ETRA the opportunity to createan application fee or escrow which would be used to compensate your time?

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2a. Can a standing fee schedule be created for potential developers?

3. Can the Associate be used more frequently so the lower rate can be used?

3a. What function does an Associate perform?

This item was tabled until answers could be provided to ETRA by CWL Planning.

Prior to closing the meeting Tyrone Garrett expressed an interest in pursuing a jointventure include Maestro CDC and ETRA. The members of the Board where inagreement to allow him to explore the options.

Having no further business, the Board unanimously supported the motion to adjourn themeeting at 9:20 PM.

ETRA Meeting

April 6, 2010Roll Call

Robert A. Kull PresentIman AQuddus PresentHilary Hyser PresentJennifer Keyes-Maloney Present

Terrance Stokes PresentDavid Schroth Present

Approval of the Minutes for March 17, 2010

Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent AbstentionRobert A. Kull X

Iman AQuddus X XHilary Hyser X XJennifer Keyes-Maloney X X

Terrance Stokes XDavid Schroth X

Denial of Pro Deck ProposalMotion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstention

Robert A. Kull XIman AQuddus X

Hilary Hyser XJennifer Keyes-Maloney X XTerrance Stokes X X

David Schroth X

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Resolution 4-01-10

List of Bills

Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstention

Robert A. Kull X

Iman AQuddus XHilary Hyser X XJennifer Keyes-Maloney X X

Terrance Stokes XDavid Schroth X

Resolution 4-02-10

ETRA NJDCA Budget 2010Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstention

Robert A. KullIman AQuddus

Hilary Hyser TABLEDJennifer Keyes-Maloney

Terrance Stokes

David Schroth

Resolution 4-03-10

CWL Planning Proposal

Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstention

Robert A. Kull

Iman AQuddus

Hilary Hyser TABLEDJennifer Keyes-Maloney

Terrance Stokes

David Schroth

Adjournment @ 9:35 PM

Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Abstention

Robert A. Kull X

Iman AQuddus XHilary Hyser XJennifer Keyes-Maloney X

Terrance Stokes X