Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · March 12, 2012
Minutes
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:
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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
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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
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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-
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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)
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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
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