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Madison, NJ · March 12, 2012

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON March 12, 2012 - 7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 12th day of March 2012. Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. in the Committee Room of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, Kings Road, in the Borough of Madison. STATEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT The Borough Clerk read the statement pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act: “In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting of the Council was provided by transmitting a copy of the meeting notice to the Madison Eagle and Morris County Daily Record, posting a copy on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, and filing a copy in the office of the Clerk, all on January 5, 2012. This Notice was made available to members of the general public.” ROLL CALL The Borough Clerk called the roll and the following acknowledged their presence: Mayor Robert H. Conley Council Members: Jeannie Tsukamoto Vincent A. Esposito Donald R. Links Robert G. Catalanello Robert Landrigan Carmela Vitale Also Present: James E. Burnet, Borough Administrator Elizabeth Osborne, Borough Clerk Joseph Mezzacca, Jr., Borough Attorney AGENDA REVIEW Mrs. Tsukamoto suggested delaying the introduction of the municipal budget to the next meeting. There was consensus to re-issue RICE notices to employees to allow further discussion and to postpone the budget introduction. There was approval of the Regular and Executive Agenda. READING OF CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION Mrs. Tsukamoto moved: RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the following matters: MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1) January 23, 2012 Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. CONTRACT MATTERS (1) MUNICIPAL CONSULTING ENGINEER Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. PERSONNEL MATTERS (2) REVIEW SEPARATION ISSUES PURCHASING/PERSONNEL OFFICER Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. LITIGATION MATTERS (3) BOARD OF HEALTH LANDTEK STOP & SHOP Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. POTENTIAL LITIGATION MATTERS (1) SAFETY COMMITTEE Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. Seconded: Dr. Esposito Vote: Approved by voice vote RECONVENE IN COUNCIL CHAMBER Mayor Conley announced that the meeting of the Mayor and Council will reconvene at 8:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room at the Madison Presbyterian Church, Green Avenue with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in the Meeting Room of the Madison Presbyterian Church. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mrs. Tsukamoto moved approval of the Executive Minutes of January 23, 2012. Dr. Esposito seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Mrs. Tsukamoto moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2012. Dr. Esposito seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale Nays: None GREETINGS TO PUBLIC Mayor Conley announced that today is the 100th Birthday of the Girl Scouts of America. Mayor Conley also announced the Employee of the Month for March: PAGE 2 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 Stacey Dooley of the Purchasing Department for the additional work she has performed outside the normal scope of her responsibility in the absence of a Purchasing/Personnel Officer. R 86-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING VINCENT A. DELLAVALLE TO THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER WHEREAS, the Madison Borough Chief of Police has recommended that Vincent A. Dellavalle be appointed to the position of Probationary Police Officer in the Madison Police Department; and WHEREAS, the Madison Borough Council, after due consideration, has determined to appoint Vincent A. Dellavalle to the position of Probationary Police Officer in the Madison Police Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that Vincent A. Dellavalle is hereby appointed to the position of Probationary Police Officer in the Madison Police Department effective immediately, to be compensated in accordance with the Police Benevolent Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. Mrs. Tsukamoto stated that the Police Department has reduced the number of sworn officers from 35 in 2008 to 26 with 4 civilian dispatchers today. This resolution is to back fill the vacancy created by the retirement last October of our school resource officer. With this new officer, we will have a total of 27 officers. Mrs. Tsukamoto moved approval of Resolution R 86-2012. Dr. Esposito seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale Nays: None The Oath was administered to Probationary Police Officer Vincent A. Dellavalle by Mayor Conley. PROCLAMATION NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK – MARCH 18-24, 2012 WHEREAS, Congress designated the third full week in March to be National Poison Prevention Week in 1961 and since then this week has helped to raise national awareness of the dangers of potentially poisonous medicines, household chemicals, and other substances; and WHEREAS, this year poison centers across the country will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of National Poison Prevention Week; and WHEREAS, each year, more than 2 million potential poisonings are reported to the Nation’s Poison Centers; and PAGE 3 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 WHEREAS, unintentional poisoning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death nationally; and WHEREAS, approximately half of all unintentional poisonings occurring each year happen to children under six (6) years of age; and WHEREAS, approximately 90 percent of poisonings occur in people’s homes; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES), a division of the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health/NJ Medical School of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) is celebrating its 28th year of service to New Jersey residents; and WHEREAS, NJPIES provides free poison consultation, drug information, and poison prevention education to NJ residents through the 1-800-222-1222 Poison Help Hotline; and WHEREAS, NJPIES’ services are free and confidential and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year; and WHEREAS, keeping the Poison Control Center phone number (800-222-1222) nearby or stored in home, office, and cell phones can help save lives in times of emergency; and WHEREAS, consumers and healthcare professionals need and desire a source of information for their questions regarding the use of prescriptive and non-prescriptive medications; and WHEREAS, child-resistant packaging has been successful in reducing unintentional poisoning. “Child-resistant” is not “childproof”, therefore, it is important to keep potential poisons locked up and out of reach of children; and WHEREAS, year-round educational programs conducted by poison center staff ensures NJPIES’ commitment to reducing unintentional poisonings in New Jersey; and WHEREAS, every poisoning is preventable; and WHEREAS, all NJ residents must be educated about the dangers posed by potentially poisonous household products and other toxic substances because these products when not used as intended or directed, may be dangerous or fatal; and WHEREAS, NJPIES is involved with the state’s efforts at homeland defense, counter- terrorism, bio surveillance, and surveillance for clusters of poisonings; and WHEREAS, the use of poison center services is estimated to save at least $7 for every $1 invested in these services; and WHEREAS, NJPIES encourages the public to use the resources of the Poison Control Center for emergencies, drug information, poison information questions, and public education services by calling the Poison Help Hotline at 1-800-222-1222; and WHEREAS, educating the public about the Poison Control Center’s services can help save lives. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison, on behalf of the governing body, do hereby proclaim the week of March 18-24, 2012 as National PAGE 4 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 Poison Prevention Week in New Jersey and encourage all citizens to pledge their commitment to ensuring the safety of themselves, their families, and their community. ______________________________________ Robert H. Conley, Mayor March 12, 2012 BUDGET INTRODUCTION R 87-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON ADOPTING 2012 BUDGET AND TAX RESOLUTION – item removed and the number retired. Mayor Conley explained that following discussion, the introduction of the Municipal Budget will not be held tonight and that a special budget session will be scheduled before the next scheduled meeting of the Mayor and Council on March 26th. There was consensus to postpone the introduction of the 2012 Budget and Tax resolution. Introduction is scheduled for the Council meeting of March 26, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto moved to table items Resolutions R 87-2012, R 89-20212, R 91- 2012 and R 93-2012 as well as proposed Ordinances 2-2012 and 3- 2012 . which passed unanimously. Mr. Mezzacca offered an explanation of action taken at the last Council meeting regarding the removal of the Borough Administrator, stating that Rice Notices where issued to all Department heads, permitting the Mayor and Council to discuss consolidation in the executive session. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Public Safety Mrs. Tsukamoto, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mrs. Tsukamoto acknowledged comments made by several residents regarding action take at the previous Council meeting, to consolidate the Borough Administrator’s positions in an effort to reduce the 2012 municipal budget, and vowed to continue to listen to resident’s concerns. Mrs. Tsukamoto noted the passing of Chief Firefighter James McCormack, and the moving celebration held in his memory. The Madison Fire Department conducted a confined spaces rescue training including surrounding municipalities. Mrs. Tsukamoto announced Project Community Pride will hold their annual fundraising breakfast on May 30th, at the Madison Hotel. Utilities Dr. Esposito, Chair of the Committee, no report. Public Works and Engineering Mr. Links, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Links announced that the synthetic turf fields at the Madison Recreation Complex are now opened as of Friday evening and encouraged residents to visit. The Public Works Department will begin yard waste pick up March 12th through mid- PAGE 5 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 December. Mr. Links stated that he will hold his comment until the budget is introduced. Finance and Borough Clerk Mr. Catalanello, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Catalanello noted that, in anticipation of the June 5th Primary Election, the filing deadline for Nomination Petitions for County Committee Member as well as Municipal Office is April 2, 2012. Health & Public Assistance Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Landrigan announced the annual Chamber of Commerce Easter Fun Fest downtown which will be held Saturday March 31st. The Madison High School annual dinner theatre will be held March 24th with dinner and a dress rehearsal performance of the Wizard of Oz. The Recreation Advisory Committee is working on use policy for Bayley Ellard fields as well as background checks on all coaches for spring sports. More information will be reported as it comes available. The DDC is focusing efforts on location of the Farmers’ Market. Community Affairs Mrs. Vitale of the Committee made the following comments: Mrs. Vitale noted that she will reserve her comments regarding the municipal budget for the introduction, but indicated that she believes that we are all Madisonians, with the similar core values and would like to see the spirit shown this evening continue. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications: E-mail received March 2, 2012 from Joseph Balwierczak, Beech Ave regarding Dr. Esposito. E-mail received March 5, 2012 from Antoinette Piccolo, Park Ave regarding Park Avenue traffic concerns. E-mail received March 9, 2012 from Jocelyn Colquhoun, Barnsdale Rd regarding the removal of Raymond Codey Letter received March 7, 2012 from Ben and Lois Wolkowitz of Dellwood Dr regarding the removal of Raymond Codey. E-mail received March 9, 2012 from Christine Hammitt, Knollwood Ave regarding the removal of Raymond Codey E-mail received March 12, 2012 from Jane Reynolds, Greenwood Ave. regarding the removal of Raymond Codey INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2) Mayor Conley opened the meeting to the public for their opportunity to ask questions and make comments on those items listed on the Agenda only. Mayor asked that, upon recognition by the Chair, the person shall proceed to the lectern and give his/her name and address in an audible tone of voice, and print the same on the sheet provided for the record. He/she shall limit his/her statement to three (3) minutes or less. PAGE 6 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 The following residents voiced their concern regarding action taken by Council to consolidate the Borough Administrator/Assistant Borough Administrator positions and the removal of Raymond Codey as Borough Administrator at the February 27th Council meeting: Sam Cerciello, Park Avenue Pat Sarasohn, Pine Avenue Astri Baillie, East Lane Lisa Ellis, Britten Street Karin Szotak, Oak Court Woody Kerkeslager, Prospect Street George Hayman, Madison Avenue Tom Haralampoudis, Pomeroy Road Bill Cole, Hempstead Court Dave Luber, Lawrence Road Jane Reynolds, Greenwood Avenue Larry Bruce, Laurel Way Marianne McCunnell, Ridgedale Avenue Toni DeRosa, Alexander Avenue Sandy Kolakowski, Park Avenue Judy Campbell, Sampson Avenue John Bodner, Ferndale Road AGENDA DISCUSSIONS 03/12/2012-1 MADISON 2020 ADVISORY COMMITTEE There was agreement to hold this item for discussion at the next meeting of the Mayor and Council scheduled for March 26, 2012. 03/12/2012-2 DPW GAS PUMP AND CARD READING STATION Public Works Superintendent David Maines explained the necessity for a new system at the Borough garage. Mr. Maines noted that each vehicle and employee gasoline consumption will be tracked Replacement of the system should take approximately four days to complete. There was consensus to proceed at the next Council meeting. 03/12/2012-3 MADISON ARTIST STUDIO TOUR –JUNE 10, 2012 Mr. Burnet explained a request from Madison Arts and Culture Alliance to display a community art piece at Waverly Place for the duration of the 6th Annual Madison Artist Studio Tour June 10th. There was consensus to list a resolution approving the request on the Consent Agenda. Resolution R 92-2012 is listed on Consent Agenda. ADVERTISED HEARINGS - none INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2) Mayor opened the meeting to the public for their opportunity to ask questions and make comments on any subject. Mayor asked that, upon recognition by the Chair, the person shall proceed to the lectern and give his/her name and address in an audible tone of voice, and print the same on the sheet provided for the record. He/she shall limit his/her statement to three (3) minutes or less. PAGE 7 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 Frances Mantone, Woodland Road, inquired what the next step will be for reinstating the Borough Administrator and introduction the 2012 municipal budget. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES The Clerk made the following statement: Ordinances scheduled for introduction and first reading tonight will have a hearing during the meeting of March 26, 2012 in the 2nd Floor Council Chamber of the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, Kings Road, in the Borough of Madison at 8 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practical, for further consideration and final adoption. Said ordinances will be published in the Madison Eagle, be posted at the main entrance to the Borough offices and be made available to members of the public requesting same, as required by law. Mayor Conley called up Ordinances for first reading and asked the Clerk to read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE 1-2012 CALENDAR YEAR 2012 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4- 45.14) WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Madison in the County of Morris finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2012 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council hereby determines that a 1.5% increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $174,147 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council; hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final PAGE 8 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2012 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Madison shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increase by 3.5% amounting to $609,515 and that the CY 2012 municipal budget for the Borough of Madison be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption. Mr. Catalanello moved that Ordinance 1-2012, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale Nays: None CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS The Clerk made the following statement: Consent Agenda Resolutions will be enacted with a single motion; any Resolution requiring expenditure is supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any Resolution requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Resolutions will be reflected in full in the minutes. Mrs. Tsukamoto moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. Dr. Esposito seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale Nays: None PAGE 9 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 R 88-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING ORDINANCE 23-2011 FOR A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000.00 WHEREAS, the Borough Council adopted on July 11, 2011 a Special Emergency Appropriation in the amount of $600,000 for a program of revaluation of real property in and for the Borough of Madison; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to amend the amount from $600,000 to $400,000; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has directed the Chief Financial Officer to recognize this amendment while preparing the 2012 Municipal Budget; and WHEREAS, this action would reduce the amount raised in the municipal budget each year from $120,000 to $80,000 per year during the next five years or from 2012 through 2016. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance 23-2011 is hereby amended from $600,000 to $400,000 and the amount raised in the Municipal Budget during 2012 through 2016 is reduced from $120,000 to $80,000. R 89-2012 ITEM REMOVED AND THE # RETIRED R 90-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING MUNICIPAL CONSULTING ENGINEER WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that the Borough Council award a Contract to Omland Engineering Associates of Cedar Knolls, New Jersey as Consulting Engineers for 2012 pursuant to the attached proposal; and WHEREAS, said services would constitute professional services for which a contract may be awarded without the need of competitive bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5; and WHEREAS, Omland Engineering Associates shall submit to the Borough Clerk required documents to satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A.19:44A-20.5, since this matter may be awarded without competitive bidding; and WHEREAS, Omland Engineering Associates shall complete and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Omland Engineering Associates has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Madison in the previous one year, and that the contract PAGE 10 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 will prohibit Omland Engineering Associates from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Borough, a professional service contract for professional services with Omland Engineering Associates to serve as municipal consulting engineer such contract to be in a form approved by the Borough Attorney. 2. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification, Political Contribution Disclosure Form and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution. 3. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of the adoption of this resolution in the official newspaper of the Borough of Madison within ten (10) days of its adoption pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5. R 91-2012 ITEM REMOVED AND THE # RETIRED R 92-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING MADISON ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE TO DISPLAY A COMMUNITY ART PIECE ON WAVERLY PLACE ON JUNE 10, 2012 FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WHEREAS, the Madison the Madison Arts and Culture Alliance (hereafter “MACA”) has applied for a special event permit to authorize the placement of a community art piece on Waverly Place on Saturday, June 10, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that a special event permit should be issued provided that MACA complies with section 136-32 of the Borough Code to the satisfaction of the Borough Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that a special event permit is authorized to be issued by the Borough Clerk to MACA to authorize the placement of a community art piece on Waverly Place on Saturday, June 10, 2012 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. subject to compliance with section 136-32 of the Borough Code regarding issuance of a special events permit. PAGE 11 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 R 93-2012 ITEM REMOVED AND THE # RETIRED R 94-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWAL OF LIVERY OWNERS’ LICENSES FOR MADISON LIMOUSINE, MADISON TRANSPORTATION INC., PRECISE LIMOUSINE TRANSPORT SERVICE, LLC FOR 2012 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following Livery Owners’ License renewals be approved for the year 2012: 2012 LICENSE NO. NAME Vehicle 12-1, 12-2, 12-3, Michael Lekas, t/a 9 Liveries 12-4, 12-5, 12-6 Madison Limousine 12-7, 12-8, 12-9 340 Main Street, Madison 12-10 Robert Kubach, t/a 1 Livery Madison Transportation Inc. RR Station, Kings Road, Madison 12-11, 12-12, Carmine C. Fornaro, t/a 6 Liveries 12-13, 12-14, Precise Limousine Transport 12-15, 12-16, Service, LLC 14 Kings Road, Madison R 95-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXI/LIVERY DRIVER’S PERMITS FOR 2012 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following Taxi/Livery Driver's Permit renewals be approved for the year 2012: 2012 LICENSE NO. NAME 12-1D Michael Lekas 12-2D Robert Kubach 12-3D Carmine C. Fornaro 12-4D John J. Patrisco, Jr. R 96-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXI OWNERS’ LICENSE FOR TRAVELERS TAXI OF MADISON, LLC FOR 2012 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following Taxi Owners’ License renewals be approved for the year 2012: PAGE 12 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 12, 2012 LICENSE NO. NAME Vehicle 12-17 John J. Patrisco, Jr., t/a 1 Taxi Travelers Taxi of Madison, LLC 31 Kings Road, Madison UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS On motion by Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded by Dr. Esposito and carried, the following vouchers of the Borough of Madison were approved for payment, and the supporting documentation of said vouchers was made part of the Supplemental Minute Book. Public Safety $12,182.70 Health & Public Assistance 2,298.19 Public Works & Engineering 238,781.53 Community Affairs 136.56 Finance & Borough Clerk 92,399.88 Utilities 156,308.78 Total $502,107.64 The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale Nays: None NEW BUSINESS - None ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Osborne Borough Clerk Approved May 14, 2012 (EO) PAGE 13 OF 13

Agenda

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MARCH 12, 2012 Committee Room at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. STATEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT 3. ROLL CALL 4. AGENDA REVIEW 5. READING OF CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION Council Chamber 8 p.m. 6. RECONVENE WITH (ALL) MEMBERS PRESENT ON MARCH 12, 2012 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 9. GREETING TO PUBLIC Oath of Office Probationary Police Officer – Oath Administered by Mayor Conley R 86-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING VINCENT A. DELLAVALLE TO THE POSITION OF PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER Proclaiming National Poison Prevention Week March 18-24, 2012 10. BUDGET INTRODUCTION R 87-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON ADOPTING 2012 BUDGET AND TAX RESOLUTION CAP BANK ORDINANCE Ordinance 1-2012 listed for introduction 11. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Public Safety Jeannie Tsukamoto / Carmela Vitale Utilities Dr. Vincent A. Esposito /Robert Landrigan Public Works and Engineering Donald Links / Robert G. Catalanello Finance and Borough Clerk Robert G. Catalanello / Jeannie Tsukamoto Community Affairs Robert Landrigan/ Donald Links Health & Public Assistance Carmela Vitale/ Dr. Vincent A. Esposito 12. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 13. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2) 14. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS 03/12/2012-1 MADISON 2020 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 03/12/2012-2 DPW GAS PUMP AND CARD READING STATION 03/12/2012-3 MADISON ARTIST STUDIO TOUR –JUNE 10, 2012 LAST PRINTED 3/12/2012 10:34:00 AM1 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MARCH 12, 2012 Resolution R 92-2012 listed on Consent Agenda 15. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING- none 16. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2) 17. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 1-2012 CALENDAR YEAR 2012 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) ORDINANCE 2-2012 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING ORDINANCE 5-2008 TO MODIFY THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR ORDINANCE 3-2012 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON ABOLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR 18. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS R 88-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING ORDINANCE 23-2011 FOR A SPECIAL EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000.00 R 89-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING TERMINATION OF RAYMOND M. CODEY R 90-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING MUNICIPAL CONSULTING ENGINEER R 91-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING JAMES E. BURNET TO THE POSITION OF BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR R 92-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING USE OF WAVERLY PLACE BY THE MADISON ARTS AND CULTURE ALLIANCE FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL MADISON STUDIO ARTS TOUR, SUNDAY JUNE 10, 2012 R 93-2012 SELF EXAMINATION OF BUDGET RESOLUTION R 94-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWAL OF LIVERY OWNERS’ LICENSES FOR MADISON LIMOUSINE, MADISON TRANSPORTATION INC., PRECISE LIMOUSINE TRANSPORT SERVICE, LLC FOR 2012 R 95-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXI/LIVERY DRIVER’S PERMITS FOR 2012 R 96-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWAL OF TAXI OWNERS’ LICENSE FOR TRAVELERS TAXI OF MADISON, LLC FOR 2012 19. Unfinished Business 20. Approval of Vouchers 21. New Business 22. Adjournment LAST PRINTED 3/12/2012 10:34:00 AM Page 2

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