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validity of the number that are required to sign. Council President Kafton asked once you’ve done that it gets put on the November ballot? Clerk Eden responded no. Attorney Gilmore once the 20 day period is up if the Clerk finds the petition is sufficient in regard to the number of signatures she has to advise the Governing Body at the next Council meeting which is the 23rd and the Governing body will have 20 days to rescind the Ordinance. If no action is taken, the Petitioners will have ten days to withdraw the petition. Mr. Gilmore goes on to discuss the details of the petition and its rules.
TODD PORTER – DAWN CYPRESS DRIVE: Mentioned that he doesn’t believe the five-minute rule will help. Discusses the importance of rebuilding on an existing footprint and staying within the original parameters.
STEPHANIE BROWN – 310 SO. NEW PROSPECT ROAD: Discussed a book she’s writing and goes on to discuss the Legler Landfill and whether they are still doing inspections there. Council President Kafton responds yes, they’re still conducting inspections there.
SHERI WILLIAMS – 4 COLUMBINE DRIVE: Discussed the feral cat problem and the liability of the landlords.
MRS. MARSALA – 16 KINGS NORTH ROAD: She would like a copy of Ordinance 10-09. She questioned the law regarding building permits and if there is a time period to use the permits. Council President Kafton responded yes, three years or less it.
DAN GROSS – 18 POINTE CIRCLE: He suggests adding the information on the prescription bus to Channel 77. Discussed the feral cat Ordinance, and the line issues, and whether or not there's a cap on the vouchers. Councilman Martin mentions that we're already spending this money in other ways dealing with the cats we're going to save money by doing the TNR program.
ANGELO STALLONE – 14 ELANA DRIVE: Asked Mr. Del Turco about the surplus he previously mentioned in the budget. Administrator Del Turco stated he could provide more information right after the meeting, which includes an analysis. Mr. Stallone stated he is worried that this will create a bigger increase in next year's taxes. He then polled the Council about their feeling on the decision to keep only one million in surplus. Attorney Gilmore responded that Council does not have to be polled unless they want to be polled. Administrator Del Turco goes on to address Mr. Stallone's questions on the Capital Funds.
JOSEPH BRILL – 100 MURIFIELD ROAD: Discussed Westlake Mews and reads something to Council regarding Affordable Housing and COAH. Discussed his concerns regarding rent caps.
RICHARD EGAN – 24 OVERLOOK DRIVE: Stated that with regard to the open space he believes we should leave it up to the people to vote on.
MRS. MARSALA – 16 KINGS NORTH: Asked where she can get a copy of the Ordinance which Township Clerk Eden advised that she can obtain a copy from the Clerks Office.
MIKE MONDELLA – PRESIDENT JACKSON LITTLE LEAGUE: Commented on the petition presented. He spoke about the Jackson Little League’s lease and that it’s not just a $500.00 a month lease involved. He discussed numerous other expenses involved and if you add on a special election on this Ordinance it’s absolutely ridiculous.
KEN BRESSI – 462 DIAMOND ROAD: Regarding Council President Kafton’s comment regarding the three year use it or lose it. That is not a true statement it is a vague question to answer that way. If they don’t break ground within three years and