Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · July 23, 2012
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON
July 23, 2012 - 7 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held
on the 23rd day of July 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
Absent: Carmela Vitale, excused
Also Present:
James E. Burnet, Assistant Borough Administrator
Elizabeth Osborne, Borough Clerk
Matthew J. Giacobbe, Esq. Acting Borough Attorney
Absent: Raymond M. Codey, Borough Administrator, excused
AGENDA REVIEW
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)
May 14, 2012
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
CONTRACT MATTERS (3)
ROYAL WAVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Regular Meeting Minutes – July 23, 2012
BOARD OF HEALTH UPDATE
PBA NEGOTIATIONS
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
PERSONNEL MATTERS (2)
RECREATION DIRECTOR
STREET CUSTODIAN/SWEEPER
Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
Seconded: Dr. Esposito
Vote: Approved by voice vote
RECONVENE IN COUNCIL CHAMBER
Mayor Conley reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber
with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Tsukamoto moved approval of the Executive Minutes of May 14, 2012. Dr.
Esposito seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote
recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Landrigan
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Catalanello, Mrs. Vitale
Mrs. Tsukamoto moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of April 23,
2012, as amended. Dr. Esposito seconded the motion, which passed with the
following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links, Mr. Landrigan
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Catalanello, Mrs. Vitale
GREETINGS TO PUBLIC
Mayor Conley made the following comments:
Mayor Conley announced that in August there will be only one Council meeting. The
previously scheduled meeting of August 27, 2012 is cancelled. There will be an
informal Borough Hall meeting on August 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Madison
Electric Utility.
Mayor Conley noted that the Township of Morris will hold public hearings on a
proposed zoning ordinance that addresses changes to the Honeywell property on
August 1st and 8th at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Conley reported follow-up to the proposed Morris County Park Commission
request to extend the traction Line trail, noting a conversation with Park Commission
Executive Director David D. Helmer, who indicated that the County will move
forward to seek funding for design and engineering and not construction at this time
to see how feasible the project is. The County will get resident views before
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proceeding and that if the County does not receive funding the project will end for
now.
The White Deer Management program will take place this year in Loantaka Park in
October, November and December, more information is available on the Morris
County Website.
Quested Diagnostic held an annual charity softball game at Dodge Field, with
proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and the Mayor’s Wellness
Campaign.
Mayor Conley asked Acting Borough Attorney Matthew Giacobbe to make a
statement regarding the Kaspereen case settlement. Mr. Giacobbe stated that he
anticipates receiving a signed copy of the settlement from the Attorney for the
Excess Liability Carrier, and will notify the Borough once received. The terms of the
settlement can not be discussed, but the document is disclosable under the Open
Public Records Act.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Public Safety
Mrs. Tsukamoto, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Mrs. Tsukamoto reminded residents that open burning is not permitted especially
due to the extremely dry conditions we are experiencing, and to be cautious when
using a barbeque. National Night Out will be held on Tuesday, August 7th, the Police
Department invites residents all to participate.
Utilities
Dr. Esposito, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Dr. Esposito report that the Borough Electric and Water utilities staff continue to
perform system maintenance and upgrades and reminded residents of the voluntary
odd/even water restrictions.
Public Works and Engineering
Mr. Links, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Mr. Links reminded resident that a Green Avenue Reconstruction meeting will be
held on July 31st at 8:15 a.m. in the Committee Room.
Finance and Borough Clerk
Mr. Catalanello, Chair of the Committee, no report.
Community Affairs
Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Mr. Landrigan announced that the Farmers’ Market will move to Green Village Road
on August 23rd. The Downtown Development Commission is working with Project for
Public Spaces to submit an application to the American Planning Association to
have Waverly Place and Lincoln Place named as ‘Great Places in New Jersey’ and
the 2012 Summer Lecture Series has been very well attended. They are six more
sessions planned and additional information is available on the Borough website.
Health & Public Assistance
Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, absent.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications:
E-mail received July 10, 2012 from Bill Kennard, of Green Avenue, regarding Green
Avenue reconstruction plans.
E-mail received July 10, 2012 from Joseph Balwierczak, of Beech Avenue,
regarding opposition to Traction Line Extension.
E-mail received July 20, 2012 from Marty Epstein, of Morristown, regarding bicycle
commuting.
Letter received July 23, 2012 form Paul Zitelli, of Alexander Avenue, regarding
support for the Traction Line path.
Letter received July 23, 2012 from Richard Zipper, of Greenwood Avenue, regarding
an alternate bicycle path.
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.
Sam Cerciello; Park Avenue, asked for explanation of proposed resolution R 191-
2012 regarding final payment and change order requested from Cifelli & Son, Inc,
for the 2011 Roadway Reconstruction Project.
Councilmember Catalanello joined the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
07/23/2012-1 TRAFFIC SAFETY – MADISON JUNIOR SCHOOL
Mrs. Tsukamoto stated that she is working with the Board of Education and the
Madison Police Department, as well as students to improve pedestrian safety along
Main Street at the Madison Junior School, and asked that the Council support a
resolution urging New Jersey Department of Transportation implement safety
improvement on New Jersey Route 124 (Main Street) in the Borough of Madison,
County of Morris, in that area of the Madison Junior High School, and urges the
NJDOT to respond to such request expeditiously. Additional measures are being
looked into such as ‘School Zone’ signs, hash markings to discourage stopping and
lower speed limits, while school is in session. Following discussion there was
agreement to list a resolution on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution R 192-2012 is listed on the Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISED HEARINGS
The Clerk made the following statement:
Ordinances scheduled for hearing tonight were submitted in writing at a Regular
meeting of the Mayor and Council held on July 9, 2012, were introduced by title and
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passed on first reading, were published in the Madison Eagle and made available to
members of the general public requesting same.
Mayor Conley called up Ordinances for second reading and asked the Clerk to read
said ordinances by title:
ORDINANCE 17-2012
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER 190-25B
OF THE BOROUGH CODE REGARDING MANDATORY TESTING OF WATER
METERS LARGER THAN TWO INCHES
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that Chapter 190-
25B of the Madison Borough Code be amended to require water customers with a
meter greater than two (2) inches to have their meter tested every three (3) years
and make necessary repairs; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council agrees with this recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 190-25B of the Borough Code is amended to read as
follows:
§190-25 B. Meters larger than two (2) inches.
All meters larger than two (2) inches shall be tested by April 1, 2004, by a
qualified inspection agency at the expense of the meter owner. A written
report from the agency shall be submitted to the Borough Water Utility within
two weeks of said test. Thereafter, each meter larger than two inches shall
be tested every three (3) years and a report submitted to the Borough as set
forth herein.
If any such test reveals defects, the customer shall make the repairs as
requested by the Borough within sixty (60) calendar days. If a meter owner
fails to provide test results in conformity with this ordinance and/or fails to
make the required meter repairs within the sixty (60) day period, then a five
(5%) percent surcharge will be added to each water bill for the first sixty (60)
days. After sixty (60) days if the testing and/or repairs or installation have
not been satisfactorily completed, the five (5%) percent surcharge will be
increased to thirty-five (35%) percent and added to each water bill until the
provisions of this ordinance are satisfied and confirmed in writing to the
Borough.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Mayor Conley opened up the public hearing on Ordinance 17-2012.
Don Brunner; Redmond Drive, asked the purpose of the proposed ordinance.
Since no other member of the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was
closed.
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Dr. Esposito moved that Ordinance 17-2012, which was read by title, be finally
adopted. Mr. Landrigan 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
Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Vitale
Mayor Conley declared Ordinance 17-2012 adopted and finally passed and ordered
the Clerk to publish the notice thereof in the newspaper and to record the ordinance
as required by law.
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.
Richard Zipper; Greenwood Avenue, thanked Mrs. Tsukamoto and the Council for
improving pedestrian safety.
Jim Finelli; Dean Street, inquires about the expense of proposed automatic meters
for the electric and water utility.
Carmen Pico; North Street, asked if the Police will issue summons for drivers
parking in the bicycle lanes on Main Street.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES- 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
Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Vitale
R 189-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON GRANTING
TURN THE TOWNS TEAL, INC. PERMISSION TO TIE RIBBONS AROUND
TREES ON THE MAIN STREETS OF MADISON FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
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THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 IN SUPPORT OF THEIR TURN THE TOWNS
TEAL CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT OVARIAN CANCER
WHEREAS, Turn the Towns Teal, Inc. has requested permission for ribbons
to be tied on Borough street trees on the main streets of the Borough from
September 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012 in support of their “Turn the Towns Teal
Campaign” to fight ovarian cancer; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined to grant this request with
the understanding that the ribbons be removed after September 30, 2012.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the request for ribbons to be
tied on Borough street trees from September 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012 in
support of the Turn the Towns Teal, Inc. “Turn the Towns Teal Campaign” to fight
ovarian cancer is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation will
arrange for removal of the ribbons no later than October 3, 2012.
R 190-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE MADISON BOROUGH COUNCIL
AUTHORIZING FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AND ROYAL WAVE DEVELOPMENT,
LLC FOR PREMISES AT BLOCK 1601, LOT 30 (FORMERLY LOTS 27, 28, 29, 30,
31 AND 32)
WHEREAS, Royal Wave Development, LLC is the owner of certain property
in the Borough of Madison designated as Lot 30, Block 1601 on the current Tax
Map of the Borough; and
WHEREAS, Royal Wave Development LLC has obtained from the Madison
Planning Board preliminary and final site plan approval for construction of an
approved development project by Resolution of the Madison Planning Board
adopted February 23, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Royal Wave Development, LLC and the Borough of Madison
entered into a Developer’s Agreement dated July 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Madison Planning Board’s recent approval required that an
Amendment to the Developer’s Agreement be entered into between Royal Wave
Development, LLC, and the Borough of Madison; and
WHEREAS, the Madison Borough Administrator has recommended that the
attached First Amendment to the Developer’s Agreement be entered into.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
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1. The First Amendment to the Developer’s Agreement between Royal
Wave Development LLC and the Borough of Madison regarding the
proposed development on Lot 30, Block 1601 is hereby approved.
2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on
behalf of the Borough to enter into such agreement on behalf of the
Borough of Madison in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney for
recording in the Morris County’s Clerk’s Office after it is fully
executed.
R 191-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
FINAL PAYMENT AND CHANGE ORDER REQUEST FROM CIFELLI & SON, INC
IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,884.18 BRINGING TOTAL AUTHORIZED PAYMENT TO
$538,999.18 FOR THE 2011 ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, a contract for the 2011 Roadway Reconstruction Project (Pine,
Beech, Rose and Cedar Avenues) , in an amount not to exceed $502,115.00 was
awarded to Cifelli & Son, Inc., of Nutley, New Jersey, by Resolution 251-2011; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of a change
order to the contract for field changes that were encountered during the construction
bringing the contract total to $538,999.18; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has advised the project has been
completed and has recommended approval of final payment including the change
order to Cifelli & Son, Inc. of Nutley, New Jersey in an additional amount of
$36,884.18; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of
funds in an additional amount not to exceed $36,884.18 for this purpose, which
funds were appropriated by Ordinance 21-2011 in the amount of $539,000.00 and
the ordinance will contain sufficient funds to include this final payment and change
order;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that the final payment
and change order request from Cifelli & Son, Inc. of Nutley, New Jersey, in the total
contract amount not to exceed $538,999.18 for the 2011 Road Reconstruction
project of Pine, Beech, Rose and Cedar Avenues is authorized.
R 192-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON URGING THE
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RESPOND TO A
REQUEST FOR A PORTABLE “STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS” SIGN ON MAIN
STREET AT THE MADISON JUNIOR SCHOOL
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WHEREAS, the Madison Police Department has requested, from the New
Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), to (1) authorize the placement of a
portable “Stop for Pedestrians” sign on New Jersey Route 124 (Main Street) in the
Borough of Madison, County of Morris, in front of the Madison Junior High School,
(2) install a “No Stopping or Standing” sign on New Jersey Route 124 (Main Street)
eastbound in the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, in front of 143 Main Street
across from the Madison Junior High School, and (3) trim trees to increase visibility
of the signage already in place, prior to school opening in September 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Madison Police Department has asked the Department of
Transportation to (1) place roadway markings for eastbound and westbound traffic
indicating “School Zone Ahead”, as well as stop lines for both directions of traffic ten
feet from the crosswalk, (2) place hash markings on the north side of the roadway in
the shoulder (on the Madison Junior School side of the road) to discourage stopping
and standing in the shoulder, (3) lower the speed limit to 25MPH on Main Street in
the area of the Madison Junior School while school is in session, and (4) install
flashing signals warning “School Zone Ahead” for both eastbound and westbound
traffic while school is in session, in the near future; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to support and endorse such
request.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that it endorses and
supports the safety improvement requests on New Jersey Route 124 (Main Street)
in the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, in that area of the Madison Junior High
School, as described above, and urges the NJDOT to respond to such request
expeditiously.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be
forwarded by the Borough Clerk to the Madison Police Department to submit to
NJDOT, and to our State Legislative delegation.
R 193-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY PTSO MADISON HIGH
SCHOOL
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of
Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following applications for Raffles Licenses, to
be held as listed below, be and the same are hereby approved:
PTSO MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
I.D. No. 274-5-33795
R.A. No. 1243– On Premise
September 8, October 12, October 27
November 3, November 22
PTSO MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
I.D. No. 274-5-33795
R.A. No. 1244 – Off Premise
R.A. No. 1245 – On Premise
October 25, 2012
PTSO MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
I.D. No. 274-5-33795
R.A. No. 1246 – On Premise
R.A. No. 1247 – On Premise (Casino Night)
September 29, 2012
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
R 194-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY WOMAN’S NATIONAL FARM
& GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of
Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following application for Raffles License, to be
held as listed below, be and the same are hereby approved:
WOMANS NATIONAL FARM & GARDEN ASSOCIATION INC
I.D. No. 75-8-39302
R.A. No. 1248– On Premise
October 6, 2012
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
R 195-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY HALFWAY HOUNDS, INC.
TO CONDUCT AN OFF-PREMISE CASH 50/50 AND AN ON-PREMISE
MERCHANDISE (TRICKY TRAY) RAFFLE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 5:8-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:47-1.1 et seq. prohibit the
conducting of games of chance on Sunday unless specifically authorized by a duly adopted
municipal ordinance; and
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WHEREAS, on March 8, 1982, the Council of the Borough of Madison adopted
Ordinance No. 5-82 to allow the Council, by resolution, to permit qualified organizations to
conduct games of chance on Sunday; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission has
issued Registration Identification No. 374-4-39036 to Halfway Hounds, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, an Application for Raffles License, together with all necessary
documents and fees, has been submitted to the Madison Borough Clerk's Office by Halfway
Hounds, Inc. to conduct an off-Premise 50/50 Raffles Game and an on-premise merchandise
(Tricky Tray) on Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 95 North Street, Madison;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the afore-mentioned Applications for
Raffles Licenses,
R.A. No. 1241 and 1242, to be held as listed above, be and the same is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this
Resolution be forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
R 196-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF
MADISON
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of
Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following application for Raffles License, to be
held as listed below, be and the same are hereby approved:
ROTARY CLUB OF MADISON
I.D. No. 274-8-20538
R.A. No. 1249 – Off Premise
December 13, 2012
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be
forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.
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 $21,647.38
Health & Public Assistance 3,892.41
Public Works & Engineering 135,888.99
Community Affairs 1,319.86
Finance & Borough Clerk 61,290.35
Utilities 1,386,244.35
Total $1,610,283.34
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The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:
Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links,
Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan
Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Vitale
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Conley appoints the following members of the Community Garden Advisory
Committee and asked for Council Confirmation.
For a three year term through December 31, 2014
Chris Kellogg, Chair 2012
Michael Barrasso
Andrew Brown
Margaret Eckler-Malishchak
Lisa Starnes
Stephan Stocker
For a two year term through December 31, 2013
James Casola
Charles Courtney
Meghan McAuliffe
Brian Monaghan
For a one year term through December 31, 2012
Colleen Castellano
Mary Ellen Kapalo
Geoff Thomas
Charles Van Buskirk
Mr. Catalanello moved confirmation of each of the foregoing appointments to
committees. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following
roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Dr. Esposito, Mr. Links,
Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan
Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Vitale
Mrs. Tsukamoto moved that the Borough Council support National Night Out to be
held August 7, 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
Nays: None
Absent: Mrs. Vitale
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ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Osborne
Borough Clerk
Approved October 22, 2012 (EO)
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Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
JULY 23, 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 JULY 23, 2012
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
9. GREETING TO PUBLIC
10. 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
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
12. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2)
13. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
07/23/2012-1 TRAFFIC SAFETY – MADISON JUNIOR SCHOOL
Resolution R 192-2012 listed on the Consent Agenda
14. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING
ORDINANCE 17-2012
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER 190-25B OF THE
BOROUGH CODE REGARDING MANDATORY TESTING OF WATER METERS LARGER
THAN TWO INCHES
15. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2)
16. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES- none
17. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
LAST PRINTED 7/23/2012 11:47:00 AM1
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – JULY 23, 2012
R 189-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON GRANTING TURN THE
TOWNS TEAL, INC. PERMISSION TO TIE RIBBONS AROUND TREES ON THE MAIN
STREETS OF MADISON FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2012 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 IN
SUPPORT OF THEIR TURN THE TOWNS TEAL CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT OVARIAN CANCER
R 190-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE MADISON BOROUGH COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF
MADISON AND ROYAL WAVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR PREMISES AT BLOCK 1601, LOT
30 (FORMERLY LOTS 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 AND 32)
R 191-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING FINAL
PAYMENT AND CHANGE ORDER REQUEST FROM CIFELLI & SON, INC IN THE AMOUNT
OF $36,884.18 BRINGING TOTAL AUTHORIZED PAYMENT TO $538,999.18 FOR THE 2011
ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
R 192-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON URGING THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RESPOND TO A REQUEST FOR A PORTABLE
“STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS” SIGN ON MAIN STREET AT THE MADISON JUNIOR SCHOOL
R 193-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES
LICENSE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY PTSO MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
R 194-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES
LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY WOMANS NATIONAL FARM & GARDEN
ASSOCIATION INC.
R 195-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES
LICENSE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY HALFWAY HOUNDS, INC. TO CONDUCT AN
OFF-PREMISE CASH 50/50 AND AN ON-PREMISE MERCHANDISE (TRICKY TRAY)
RAFFLE ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2012
R 196-2012 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES
LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF MADISON
18. Unfinished Business
19. Approval of Vouchers
20. New Business
21. Adjournment
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