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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON January 14, 2013 - 6 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 14th day of January, 2013. Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 6 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 3, 2013. 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 Robert G. Catalanello Robert Landrigan Carmela Vitale Astri J. Baillie Benjamin Wolkowitz Also Present: Raymond M. Codey, Borough Administrator James E. Burnet, Assistant Borough Administrator Elizabeth Osborne, Borough Clerk Matthew J. Giacobbe, Esq. Borough Attorney AGENDA REVIEW There was approval of the Regular and Executive Agenda. READING OF CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION Mrs. Vitale moved: RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the following matters: MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1) October 22, 2012 November 5, 2012 November 26, 2012 December 10, 2012 Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 CONTRACT MATTERS (6) MRC DEBT NOTE SALE LABOR NEGOTIATIONS CHATHAM PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL CONTRACTS JACOB HENRY PERKINS TRUST FUND MRC FENCING PLAN Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. PERSONNEL MATTERS (2) POLICE CHIEF INTERVIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. LITIGATION MATTERS (1) COUGAR FIELD Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. Seconded: Mrs. Tsukamoto 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. Vitale moved approval of the Executive Minutes of October 22, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2012, with the following corrections: Page 6 of 9 Health & Public Assistance Mrs. Vitale of the Committee made the following comments: … Health and Wellness fair in the Township of Morris Borough of Morris Plains that was very well attended.. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS Mrs. Tsukamoto moved adoption of the Resolutions R 249-2012 through R 254-2012, R 259-2012 through R 261-2012 listed on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Codey read R-260-2012 in full for the record. Dr. Esposito seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: PAGE 2 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Executive Minutes of November 5, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2012, with the following corrections: Page 3 of 9 …Mr. Landrigan, in his role as Office of Emergency Management Coordinator, provided a report on the storm damage and cleanup efforts, noting that an estimated cost will be in excess of $20,000.00 $20,000,000.00, with 30 homes sustaining major damage… Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Executive Minutes of November 26, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of November 26, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz PAGE 3 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Executive Minutes of December 10, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2012. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz GREETINGS TO PUBLIC Mayor Conley asked for a motion to consider Resolution R 26-2013. R 26-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON CONFIRMING MEMBERSHIP OF COLIN J. DUNNE IN THE MADISON HOSE COMPANY NO.1, INC. WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has advised that Colin J. Dunne was voted into the Madison Hose Company No.1, Inc. as a volunteer firefighter; and WHEREAS, Section 18-27 of the Madison Borough Code requires that each person so voted shall be confirmed as a member of such division by the Council of the Borough of Madison. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that Colin J. Dunne is hereby confirmed as a member of the Madison Hose Company No. 1, Inc. effective immediately. Ms. Baillie moved adoption of Resolution R 26-2013. Mr. Landrigan seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Nays: None Mayor Conley administered the oath to Volunteer Firefighter Colin J. Dunne. Mayor Conley made the following announcements: PAGE 4 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 Employee of the Month for January: Theresa DeVecchi of the Administration Department for her performance above and beyond her regular duties and for providing support to the Borough Clerk and the Assistant Borough Administrator with meetings and special events. Anniversaries: 35th Anniversary – Margaret Harlan of the Madison Public Library on January 9th. 30th Anniversary – Diane Freda of the Madison Public Library on January 31st. Proclamation: Mayor Conley presented a proclamation to the Friends of the Madison Shade Trees, Inc. recognizing their donation of a $10,000 check to the Shade Tree Management Board to be used to replace Borough trees lost due to Superstorm Sandy. Mrs. Judy Mullins accepted the proclamation and presented the ceremonial check to Mayor Conley and Gene Cracovia. Members of the Friends of Madison Shade Trees and Shade Tree Management Board were in attendance for a picture. Mayor Conley recognized the presentation of the New Jersey Municipal Management Association’s 2012 Award to Assistant Borough Administrator Jim Burnet for outstanding service to local government, which was presented to Mr. Burnet on Thursday, January 10th at Rutgers University Conference Center in New Brunswick. Mayor Conley asked that Borough Attorney Matthew Giacobbe provide a report regarding Council Orientation, at this time, as many members of the audience are in attendance for this report, listed later on the Work Agenda. Mr. Giacobbe provided an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor and Council, specifically in the role of liaison to the many departments within the Borough of Madison. Mr. Giacobbe discussed the Borough form of government and noted the role of the Mayor and Council members. Mr. Giacobbe stated that the role of liaison is to work with department heads and the Administrator to plan, study and review proposed budgets and projects and make reports and recommendations to the full Council. The Borough Administrator has the responsibility to run the day to day operations of the Borough. Mr. Giacobbe also summarized the Open Public Records Act. Mayor Conley announced the first annual Committee Leadership Workshop, to provide important information to board and committee chair persons, to be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Health Mrs. Vitale of the Committee made the following comments: Due to the increase in the number of cases of influenza, Mrs. Vitale urged residents to take preventative measures, including flu vaccines and plenty of rest. Mrs. Vitale announced that dog and cat licenses are now due for renewal. Mrs. Vitale noted that gun violence is a health issue and encouraged support for stricter gun control PAGE 5 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 legislation. In January, the Health Department will hold two Employee Wellness programs. Mrs. Vitale wished former Board of Health President John Hoover good luck in his new position and thanked him for his service. Mrs. Vitale also thanked Department heads for attending tonight’s meeting. Utilities Mrs. Tsukamoto, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mrs. Tsukamoto noted that Jersey Central Power & Light has made additional repairs to one feeder line and the Electric Department staff continues to make storm related repairs. Mrs. Tsukamoto announced a gift from the Tishman Group, owners of Rockefeller Center, of donated lumber from this year’s Christmas tree for projects such as the Strickland Avenue homes, which are being constructed by the Housing Authority and Morris Habitat. Mrs. Tsukamoto invited Mayor and Council members to celebrate the delivery of the donated lumber, at a later date. Public Works and Engineering Mr. Catalanello, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Catalanello reported that more than 400 Christmas trees were collected by the Department of Public Works during a recent yard waste collection Saturday. Trees continue to be collected curbside as well. Information will be provided later this evening regarding the upcoming Green Forum. Mr. Catalanello reported he will provide a recommendation, in the near future, for repairs to the Luke Miller property, as volunteers have raised funds for those repairs. Community Affairs Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Landrigan reported that the Senior Advisory Committee has completed over 300 items of clothing to be donated to Union Beach residents in need of warm clothing. Senior Advisory Committee members are also working on an event for next spring regarding ‘editing’ your life, age related changes and cleaning your home. Mr. Landrigan urged residents to get flu vaccines. Public Safety Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Ms. Baillie noted meetings with Acting Chief of Police Darren Dachisen and Fire Chief Louie DeRosa regarding their department budgets, including possible shared services and ways to cut costs. Ms. Baillie announced that Fire Fighters Jim Finnelli, Bruce Goodwin, Mathew Kean and Kyle Wickman have successfully completed a 60 hour training program and passed an exam for the Morris Firefighter Academy certification class to become certified Fire Officers. Ms Baillie explained the Project Community Pride services available to students and families in Madison, Florham Park and Chatham, which offer support and counseling. Project Community Pride is supported by the municipalities, Boards of Education and private donations. They are a 501c3 charity and donations can be sent to Borough Hall. Finance and Borough Clerk Mr. Wolkowitz, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Wolkowitz noted the General Obligation Notes sale held today and reported results, including receipt of six bids, the lowest from TD Securities, LLC and a net interest cost of 0.0887%. Mr. Wolkowitz announced a hearing schedule to discuss the 2013 municipal budget. Hearings will be held on Wednesday, January 30th, Thursday, February 21st and Saturday, March 2nd. PAGE 6 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications: E-mail received December 20, 2012 from Kenneth Sullivan, Park Ave regarding storm debris removal E-mail received December 24, 2012 from Elizabeth Rosica, Hillside Avenue regarding the Mayors’ Against Illegal Guns, campaign. E-mail received January 5, 2013 from Bill McShane, Albright Circle regarding property at 29 Samson Avenue Letter received January 11, 2013 from Lois Vuono, Pine Tree Terrace regarding paving on Durwood, Fletcher, and Pine Tree Terrace. 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. Joseph Fennelly, Park Avenue, addressed the Mayor and Council regarding gun control, suggesting a residents’ grass roots movement and offered to help in any way. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS 01/14/2013-1 ASSAULT WEAPON LEGISLATION AND EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATION Mr. Catalanello stated that New Jersey has perhaps the strictest gun control legislation in the country, and recommends Council adopt a resolution in support of gun control reform legislation at the Federal level to mirror that of the gun restrictions in New Jersey. Mr. Catalanello suggests an adopted resolution be sent to our Federal representatives. Acting Police Chief Darren Dachisen and Police Officer Kevin Boone presented a demonstration of assault rifles similar to those used in recent deadly incidents. Mayor Conley urged adoption of common sense reform and asked that a copy of the adopted resolution be sent to all municipalities in New Jersey. Mr. Landrigan noted a need for change at the Federal level and Mrs. Tsukamoto encouraged increased work to enhance mental health programs and critical services as well. 01/14/2013-2 GREEN FORUM Betsy Uhlman and Michael Kopas, representing the Madison Environmental Commission, addressed the Mayor and Council to announce a Green Forum to be held on January 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Drew University. The Green Forum will be a coming together of all interested individuals and groups in Madison to brainstorm on Green issues. Ms. Uhlman invited all residents and students to be a part of the conversation. 01/14/2013-3 COUNCIL ORIENTATION A presentation was provided by Mr. Giacobbe earlier, under Greetings to Public. PAGE 7 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 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. Sam Cerciello, Park Avenue, stated that a construction project on Elm Street is progressing nicely. Mr. Cerciello noted that the Madison High School is now showing Council meetings again and that he will hold a fundraising event for Union Beach, at the North Star Club on Saturday, January 26th. 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. Vitale moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Nays: None R 27-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING ROBERT LANDRIGAN TO THE POSITION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough of Madison in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that Robert Landrigan is hereby appointed to the position of Emergency Management Coordinator for the Borough of Madison for a three year term through December 31, 2015. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Rick Loock, Morris County Office of Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator. R 28-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING JACOB HENRY PERKINS TRUST DISBURSEMENT PAGE 8 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator recommended a grant to pay quarterly property tax payments from the Jacob Henry Perkins Trust (hereafter Perkins Trust) on behalf of C.J., a Borough resident for the year 2013; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has advised the Borough Council that C.J. meets the criteria for a Perkins Trust grant; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined to approve the request for a Perkins Trust grant to pay the quarterly property taxes for the year 2013; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator recommends approving the disbursement of the grant for the above cited purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a grant is hereby approved from the Perkins Trust to pay the quarterly property taxes, for the year 2013, for the benefit of C.J., so long as C.J. meets the criteria of the Perkins Trust and continues to reside in the Borough of Madison. R 29-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING APPLICATION TO AMEND RAFFLES LICENSE NO. 1253 SUBMITTED BY HARDING TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE DRAWING BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the Application to Amend Raffles License No. 1253 submitted by Harding Township Education Foundation, I.D. No. 194-5-39167, is hereby approved for the purpose of changing the date of the drawing, due to Hurricane Sandy as follows: From: November 3, 2012, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at Plaza Lanes To: March 23, 2013 (time and place remain the same) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission. R 30-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO ALLIED OIL COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT #1 GASOLINE WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for the purchase of gasoline to an authorized vendor under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and PAGE 9 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Allied Oil, LLC of Manville, New Jersey has been awarded Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council contract number 1 Gasoline; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of gasoline in the amount of $200,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for this purpose, which is in the 2013 Gasoline Budget #460, account 421. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2013 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Allied Oil, LLC of Manville, New Jersey for the purchase of gasoline, at a total price not to exceed $200,000.00 under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council contract number 1 Gasoline and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 31-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO TREE KING FOR TREE REMOVAL SERVICES UNDER THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for Tree Removal services to an authorized vendor under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Tree King, Inc. of Landing, New Jersey has been awarded Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract Number 18, Tree Removal; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of Tree Removal services in the amount of $42,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00 for this purpose, which are in the 2013 Shade Tree Department Budget #303, account 214. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2013 Municipal Budget. PAGE 10 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Tree King, Inc. of Landing, New Jersey for the purchase of Tree Removal services, at a total price not to exceed $42,000.00 under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract Number 18, Tree Removal and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 32-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO ALLIED OIL COMPANY, NEW JERSEY FOR ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL UNDER THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel to an authorized vendor under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Allied Oil, LLC of Manville, New Jersey has been awarded Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract #12 for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel in the amount of $100,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for this purpose, which are in the 2013 Gasoline Budget# 460, account 421. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2013 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Allied Oil, LLC of Manville, New Jersey, for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, at a total price not to exceed $100,000.00 under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract #12 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 33-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT FOR SALT TO ATLANTIC SALT OF LOWELL, MA, UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL PROGRAM PAGE 11 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for salt to an authorized vendor under the Somerset County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Atlantic Salt of Lowell, MA, has been awarded Somerset County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract cc-54-12 for the purchase of salt; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of salt in the amount of $88,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $88,000.00 for this purpose, which is in the 2013 Public Works Department #300, account 435. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2013 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Atlantic Salt of Lowell, MA for the purchase of salt at a total price not to exceed $88,000.00 under the Somerset County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract cc-54-12 and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 34-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HEALTH SERVICES WITH THE BOROUGH OF CHATHAM WHEREAS, the Borough of Chatham and the Borough of Madison have agreed to enter into a Shared Services agreement for Local Public Health Services to furnish to the Borough of Chatham health services of a technical and professional nature as hereinafter set forth, in consideration of payment as hereinafter provided, all according to N.J.S.A. 26:3A2-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Madison Borough Council has reviewed the proposed agreement and is agreeable to contracting for such services. 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 Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to enter into a Shared Services agreement for Local Public Health Services as described herein in such form approved by the Borough Attorney. PAGE 12 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 R 35-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RENEWING BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE FOR PLAZA LANES FOR 2013 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following Bowling Alley License renewal be approved for the year 2013: Company Name: Plaza Lanes Owner: Michael Riccone Name of Bowling Alley: Plaza Lanes Location of Bowling Alley: 53 Madison Plaza Madison, New Jersey R 36-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RENEWING AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE AND PERMITS FOR PLAZA LANES FOR 2013 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following Amusement Device License renewal be approved for the year 2013: MICHAEL F. RICCONE Plaza Lanes 53 Madison Plaza, Madison, N.J. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this License will permit operation of eight amusement machines at Plaza Lanes. R 37-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWALS OF LIVERY OWNERS’ LICENSES FOR MADISON TRANSPORTATION INC. AND MADISON LIMOUSINE SERVICE FOR 2013 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 2013 LICENSE NO. NAME Vehicle 13-1 Robert Kubach 1 Livery Madison Transportation Inc. RR Station, Kings Road, Madison PAGE 13 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 13-2 Michael Lekas 9 Liveries Madison Limousine Service 340 Main Street, Madison R 38-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RENEWAL OF LIVERY DRIVER’S PERMIT FOR MADISON TRANSPORTATION INC. FOR 2013 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following Livery Driver's Permit renewal be approved for the year 2013: 2013 LICENSE NO. NAME 13-1D Robert Kubach R 39-2013 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION ADOPTING NEW JERSEY’S STRICT GUN LAWS WHEREAS, more than 48,000 Americans will be murdered with guns during the next four years; and WHEREAS, Borough of Madison elected officials are outraged at these statistics and support common sense reform; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey gun laws, regulating the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunitions, are among the strictest gun control laws in the nation including prohibiting the possession of "assault firearms", and of magazines that can hold more than 15 rounds of ammunition, and that possession of automatic firearms is prohibited without a state license: and WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison Council urges our Federal legislators to adopt legislation similar to the statutory framework of laws in effect in the State of New Jersey. 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 Borough of Madison supports gun control reform legislation at the Federal level to mirror that of the gun restrictions in New Jersey. 2. The Borough of Madison urges swift passage of these laws at the Federal level. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez, Congressman Rodney P. Frelinghuysen, New Jersey Sate Governor Christopher Christie, State Senator PAGE 14 OF 15 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2013 Richard J. Codey, our two Representatives in the State Assembly, and to the New Jersey League of Municipalities. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS On motion by Mrs. Vitale seconded by Mrs. Tsukamoto 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 $68,519.02 Health & Public Assistance 24,209.67 Public Works & Engineering 274,416.87 Community Affairs 22,852.34 Finance & Borough Clerk 3,575,881.76 Utilities 1,527,643,.36 Total $5,493,523.02 The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Nays: None NEW BUSINESS Mayor Conley announced the following appointments to the Board of Education Shared Services Committee for 2013, requiring Council confirmation: Mr. Wolkowitz, as Finance Liaison Mr. Landrigan as the Back up Liaison Mayor Conley Ms. Baillie as Alternate member Mrs. Vitale moved the appointments to the Shared Services Committee. Mrs. Tsukamoto seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Tsukamoto, Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan. Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Nays: None ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Osborne Borough Clerk Approved February 11, 2013 (EO) PAGE 15 OF 15