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Regular Meeting

Madison, NJ · February 24, 2014

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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON February 24, 2014 - 7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 24th day of February, 2014. Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 2, 2014. 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: Robert Landrigan Carmela Vitale Astri J. Baillie Benjamin Wolkowitz Patrick W. Rowe Absent: Robert G. Catalanello, excused Also Present: James E. Burnet, Assistant Borough Administrator Elizabeth Osborne, Borough Clerk Matthew J. Giacobbe, Esq. 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 Mr. Landrigan moved: RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the following matters: MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1) January 27, 2014 Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. CONTRACT MATTERS (4) OMEGA SERVICES MAINTENANCE CORP. JOINT MEETING ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRUST GRANT Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 TREE TRIMMING BIDS HVAC MAINTENANCE/REPAIR BIDS Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. PERSONNEL MATTERS (1) DEPT OF PUBLIC WORKS Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. Seconded: Mr. Catalanello 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 Mr. Wolkowitz moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of December 9, 2013. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Nays: None Abstain: Mr. Rowe Absent: Mr. Catalanello Mr. Landrigan moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2014. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Abstain: Ms. Baillie Absent: Mr. Catalanello Mr. Landrigan moved approval of the Executive Minutes of January 27, 2014. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello Mr. Landrigan moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2014. Ms. Baillie seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello GREETINGS TO PUBLIC Mayor Conley made the following comments: PAGE 2 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 Mayor Conley thanked the staff of the Public Works Department for their efforts during the recent snow storm and noted that the 2nd Annual Committee Leadership Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Mayor Conley presented the following Proclamation. Proclaiming March 3, 2014 as Read Across America Day - Central Avenue School Librarian Gayle Stein (wearing a Cat in the Hat outfit) was in attendance. WHEREAS, the citizens of the Borough of Madison stand firmly committed to promoting reading as the catalyst for our students’ future academic success, their preparation for America’s jobs of the future, and their ability to compete in a global economy; and WHEREAS, Madison has provided significant leadership in the area of community involvement in the education of our youth, grounded in the principle that educational investment is the key to the community’s well-being and long-term quality of life; and WHEREAS, NEA’s Read Across America, a national celebration of reading, will be conducted on March 3, 2014, the day before what would have been the 110th birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss; and WHEREAS, Read Across America-NJ is being conducted statewide by the New Jersey Education Association, in partnership with the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, the New Jersey Library Association, and their local affiliates across the state to promote reading and adult involvement in the education of our community’s students; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison, on behalf of the governing body, call on the citizens of Madison to assure that every child is in a safe place reading together with a caring adult on March 3, 2014. Further, we enthusiastically endorse NEA’s Read Across America and Read Across America-NJ and recommit our community to engage in programs and activities to make America’s children the best readers in the world. Robert H. Conley Mayor February 24, 2014 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Health Mr. Landrigan of the Committee made the following comments: The Madison Health Department’s Healthy Bones program, designed to encourage exercise has been very heavily attended. Mr. Landrigan reported that the 39 Acres Committee met with representatives from different sports groups, Senior Citizen Advisory members, Board of Education members and others, to begin developing plans for the MRC site. A report will be provided to Mayor and Council in March. Public Works and Engineering PAGE 3 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 Mr. Catalanello, Chair of the Committee, no report. Utilities Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Public Works Department has been very busy removing snow and opening roadways, including clearing Board of Education parking areas . Mrs. Vitale reported the delivery of a supply of road salt was received this week. The Water Department reports that Wells A and D are scheduled for repairs and meter installation has slowed due to the weather. Public Safety Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Madison Fire Department reports that approximately 450 fire hydrants have been cleared of snow and offers their thanks to residents who have helped cleared hydrants. The Fire Department has cleared snow and ice from the roof top of several buildings along Main Street. Ms. Baillie noted that the Public Safety Complex suffered some damage in the last storm. Finance and Borough Clerk Mr. Wolkowitz, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Wolkowitz noted that the proposed municipal budget will be discussed during the work agenda portion of tonight’s meeting. Community Affairs Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Rowe reported that he and Mayor Conley attended the quarterly meeting of the Morris County League of Municipalities, and received reports from William Dresseler, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Municipalities, and Assemblyman Anthony Bucco, Jr., regarding extension of the 2% cap on interest arbitration awards, loss of state aid for rejecting shared services and potential fallout from the increase in state pension payments. Mr. Rowe also noted that the income tax preparation program, at the Senior Center, is off to a good start, with eight volunteer counselors. Volunteers will be honored with a luncheon in late April. The Fear of Falling class has met twice, but it was decided to limit the number of participants to eight per session so the instructor can focus on specific students’ needs. Mr. Rowe noted that the Downtown Development Commission has formed a committee to spearhead a yearlong celebration of the 125th year of Madison's incorporation. Collaborations with the school board, Historic Preservation Committee and the Chamber are planned. The DDC is purchasing a set of 24 flags commemorating Madison's 125th Birthday to be displayed throughout downtown and possibly sold as a fund raiser. Commissioners Mark Fabyanski and Barb Short are creating a mobile performance space called Madison Sidewalk Sounds that will feature local talent. Mr. Rowe reported that a Volunteer Event is also planned for April 24. This will be an opportunity for interested residents to meet commissioners, learn about various projects and events and become more involved. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications: Email received February 18, 2014 from Marilyn Musielski, Academy Road, regarding 2014 municipal budget. PAGE 4 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 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. Thomas Haralampoudis, Pomeroy Road, raised concern regarding the proposed budget, noting that the high level of surplus. Mr. Haralampoudis also stated that administrative costs need to be reduced. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS 02/24/2014-1 2014 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS Mr. Burnet provided explanation of changes to the proposed municipal budget, noting additional revenues due to positive surplus generated by Realogy Corporation as an addition to taxable properties . Mr. Burnet also noted a 1.4% increase in the assessed values of all property in the Borough. A high tax collection rate was also reported by the Tax Collector, and Mr. Burnet noted that this has a benefit to the municipal budget. Mr. Burnet noted an increase in the snow removal overtime and rock salt line items in the proposed budget for the Department of Public Works. Mr. Wolkowitz recommended no increase in municipal taxes, and setting aside $100,000 from the Electric Utility Surplus, to distribute to senior or disabled residents. Mr. Rowe suggested that the proposed increase in health insurances is too high, as employees contribution more to health insurance. Mr. Rowe also suggested reducing the capital budget and electric utility surplus amounts. Mr. Landrigan noted the proposed budget is a sustainable one in a volatile year, and that the Council has listened to residents and Department Heads. Mrs. Vitale thanked the CFO and Assistant Administrator for their work on the proposed budget. Following discussion, Mr. Wolkowitz moved that the 2014 budget reflect a zero percent property tax increase and requested that Mr. Kalafut draft the introduction of the municipal budget. Mr. Landrigan seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz Nays: Mr. Rowe Absent: Mr. Catalanello Mayor Conley noted that the formal introduction of the budget is scheduled for the March 10th Council meeting. 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. Stephen Stocker, Park Avenue, suggested that the Council use surplus for capital improvements and not reduce electric rates this year. Mr. Stocker asked that Council wait to see market fluctuations regarding electric purchase contracts. PAGE 5 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 Maureen Byrne, Albright Circle, noted her agreement that the proposed budget include roadway repairs and smart meters. Mrs. Byrne thanked the Council for their efforts regarding the proposed budget. 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. Mr. Landrigan moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Wolkowitz seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello R 76-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RECOGNIZING THE GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FISCAL GRANT CYCLE JULY 2014 TO JUNE 2019 WHEREAS, the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse established the Municipal Alliances for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse in 1989 to educate and engage residents, local government and law enforcement officials, schools, nonprofit organizations, the faith community, parents, youth and other allies in efforts to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse in communities throughout New Jersey. WHEREAS, The Borough Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious problem in our society amongst persons of all ages; and therefore has an established Municipal Alliance Committee; and, WHEREAS, the Madison Council further recognizes that it is incumbent upon not only public officials but upon the entire community to take action to prevent such abuses in our community; and, WHEREAS, the Madison Council has applied for funding to the Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Morris; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey hereby recognizes the following: PAGE 6 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 1. The Borough Council does hereby authorize submission of a strategic plan for the Madison Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2015 in the amount of: DEDR $14,296.00 Cash Match $ 3574.00 In-Kind $10,722.00 The Borough Council acknowledges the terms and conditions for administering the Municipal Alliance grant, including the administrative compliance and audit requirements. R 77-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MADISON EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO CONDUCT AN ON-PREMISE MERCHANDISE RAFFLE ON SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 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 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. 274-5-36429 to Madison Education Foundation; 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 Madison Education Foundation to conduct an On-Premise Merchandise Raffles Game on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at 170 Ridgedale Avenue, 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 Application for Raffles License, R.A. No. 1305, to be held as listed above, be and the same is hereby approved. R 78-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS (ANJEC) SMART GROWTH PLANNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BY THE MADISON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION WHEREAS, the Madison Environmental Commission wishes to rid the 39 acres of the invasive Barberry plant by commencement of a Barberry Management PAGE 7 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 Plan at the Madison Recreation Center (MRC) site; and WHEREAS, the committee wishes to submit an application for the Smart Growth Planning Assistance Program to the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Borough of Madison supports and endorses the above-described application to the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions Smart Growth Planning Assistance Program by the Madison Environmental Commission. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Administrator is authorized to endorse a letter of support stating that any additional expenses, above the grant amount from the ANJEC will be paid by the Borough of Madison. R 79-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A LOAN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison is a member of the Madison–Chatham Joint Meeting (hereinafter the “Joint Meeting”); and WHEREAS, the Joint Meeting has provided wastewater treatment services to the Borough of Madison and the Borough of Chatham since its formation in 1910; and WHEREAS, the Joint Meeting operates the Molitor Water Pollution Control Facility; and WHEREAS, the Joint Meeting finds upon the recommendation of its Superintendent that the following capital improvements should be made to Molitor Water Pollution Control Facility as part of its proposed 2015 Facility Improvement Program, to wit : (1) Replacement of the secondary digester (2) Replacement of two primary clarifiers (3) Replacement of two final clarifiers (4) Retrofitting of two final clarifiers (5) Other such work as may be reasonably necessary in order to complete the replacement and/or retrofitting of the aforementioned digester and clarifiers; and WHEREAS, the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust working in partnership with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Environmental Infrastructure Trust”) provides qualified borrowers with low interest loans to undertake water quality, wastewater treatment and storm water discharge improvement projects; and WHEREAS, the Joint Meeting intends to file an application with Environmental Infrastructure Trust in order to finance in whole or in part its proposed PAGE 8 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 2015 Facility Improvement Program for the Molitor Water Pollution Control Facility; and WHEREAS, each member municipality of the Joint Meeting must join in, consent to, support and endorse the application that the Joint Meeting intends to make to the Environmental Infrastructure Trust for the financing of its 2015 Facility Improvement Program; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 1. The Mayor and Borough Council do hereby offer its full support of the application that the Joint Meeting intends to make to the Environmental Infrastructure Trust for the financing of its 2015 Facility Improvement Program in an amount as shown in Exhibit A and as attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein; 2. The Mayor and Borough Council does hereby join in, consent to, and endorses the application that the Joint Meeting intends to make to the Environmental Infrastructure Trust for the financing of its 2015 Facility Improvement Program in the amount as shown in Exhibit A and as attached hereto and incorporated as if fully set forth herein; 3. The Mayor and Borough Council hereby direct that Joint Meeting Superintendent Christopher Manak prepare execute and/or submit all necessary forms, applications and reports that may be necessary or required by the Environmental Infrastructure Trust in order to apply for financing of its proposed 2015 Facility Improvement Program. 4. The Mayor and Borough Council hereby direct that Superintendent Christopher Manak be authorized to act as the as the Authorized Representative of the Madison- Chatham Joint Meeting and to do all things necessary and proper in all matters relating to the financing application to be submitted to the Environmental Infrastructure Trust for the proposed 2015 Facility Improvement Program. 5. As Authorized Representative, Joint Meeting Superintendent Christopher Manak may be contacted at: Madison-Chatham Joint Meeting, 214 N. Passaic Avenue, P.O. Box 341, Chatham, NJ 07928, 973-635-4616. 6. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the following persons: (a) Clerk, Borough of Chatham, (b) Secretary/Treasurer of the Madison-Chatham Joint Meeting (c) Joint Meeting Superintendent Christopher Manak 7. All Borough of Madison officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all action necessary and appropriate to effectuate the terms of this resolution. R 80-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REJECTING BIDS FOR THE 2014-2015 TREE TRIMMING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING REBID WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for the 2014-2015 Tree Trimming Services in accordance with Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and PAGE 9 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 WHEREAS, the bids received from High Tech Landscapes, Inc., of Branchburg N.J., Davey Tree Expert, Co. of Morris Plains, N.J., and Honor Tree Services, Inc. of Madison, N.J., apparent low bidders, were non-responsive; and WHEREAS, three additional bids received were over the estimated cost for Tree Trimming Services, as proposed in the 2014 operating budget; and WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney and the Purchasing Officer, upon review, have recommended that all bids be rejected and that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A: 11- 13.2., the bid specification be revised to correctly approximate the work required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that all bids for the 2014- 2015 Tree Trimming Services are hereby rejected for the reasons set forth herein and the Borough Administrator is authorized to solicit new bids. R 81-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE/REPAIR OF HVAC EQUIPMENT BID TO RAMAS CLIMATE & REFRIGERATION, LLC OF LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for the Preventative Maintenance/Repair of HVAC Equipment (the “Contract”) in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the lowest qualified bid was submitted by Ramas Climate & Refrigeration, LLC of Livingston, New Jersey, in the amount of $7,640.00 for the base bid and $5,060.00 for Option A (the Public Safety Building system); and WHEREAS, the Public Works Superintendent, Purchasing Agent and Borough Attorney have recommended that the Borough Council award the contract to Ramas Climate & Refrigeration, LLC of Livingston, New Jersey, in the amount of $7,640.00 for the base bid and $5,060.00 for Option A; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds will be available for this purpose in the Public Works operating budget. 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 contract for the Preventative Maintenance/Repair of HVAC Equipment is hereby awarded to Ramas Climate & Refrigeration, LLC of Livingston, New Jersey, based upon its bid in the amount of $7,640.00 for the base bid and $5,060.00 for Option A. PAGE 10 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into the contract with Ramas Climate & Refrigeration, LLC, in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney. R 82-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING CONTRACT TO GL GROUP, INC. OF BLOOMINGDALE, NEW JERSEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,900.00 FOR ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT THE MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY WHEREAS, the Madison Public Library solicited quotes for asbestos abatement of the Main Reception Area, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, the lowest qualified quoted was submitted by GL Group, Inc. of Bloomingdale, New Jersey in the amount of $35,900.00; and WHEREAS, the Library Director has recommended that the Borough Council award a contract to GL Group, Inc. of Bloomingdale, New Jersey in the amount of $35,900.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $35,900.00 for this purpose in Ordinance 27-2011 and Ordinance 6-2012. 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 contract for asbestos abatement at the Madison Public Library is hereby awarded to GL Group, Inc. of Bloomingdale, New Jersey based upon its quote in the amount of $35,900.00. 2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into the contract with GL Group, Inc. of Bloomingdale, New Jersey in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS On motion by Mr. Landrigan, seconded by Mrs. Vitale 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 $31,442.88 Health & Public Assistance 966.73 Public Works & Engineering 124,581.93 Community Affairs 409.54 Finance & Borough Clerk 3,069,065.75 PAGE 11 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – February 24, 2014 Utilities 918,601.40 Total $4,145,068.23 The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello NEW BUSINESS Mayor Conley announced the following appointments and requested Council confirmation: BOARD OF EDUCATION SHARED SERVICES COMMITTE Public Works Liaison – Mr. Catalanello Finance Liaison – Mr. Wolkowitz Mayor Conley Mr. Rowe moved confirmation of the foregoing appointments. Mr. Landrigan seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello, ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Osborne Borough Clerk Approved March 24, 2014 (EO) PAGE 12 OF 12

Agenda

MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA FEBRUARY 24, 2014 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 FEBRUARY 24, 2014 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL 9. GREETING TO PUBLIC Proclaiming March 3, 2014 as Read Across America Day 10. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Health Robert Landrigan/Astri J. Baillie Public Works and Engineering Robert Catalanello/ Carmela Vitale Utilities Carmela Vitale/Patrick Rowe Public Safety Astri J. Baillie/Benjamin Wolkowitz Finance and Borough Clerk Benjamin Wolkowitz/Robert Landrigan Community Affairs Patrick Rowe/Robert Catalanello 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 12. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2) 13. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS 02/24/2014-1 2014 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 14. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING- NONE 15. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2) 16. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES- NONE 17. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS R 76-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RECOGNIZING THE GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FISCAL GRANT CYCLE JULY 2014 TO JUNE 2019 R 77-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MADISON EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO CONDUCT AN ON-PREMISE MERCHANDISE RAFFLE ON SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2014 LAST PRINTED 2/24/2014 8:14:00 AM1 MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – FEBRUARY 24, 2014 R 78-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONS (ANJEC) SMART GROWTH PLANNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BY THE MADISON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION R 79-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A LOAN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING FROM THE NEW JERSEY ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING R 80-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REJECTING BIDS FOR THE 2014-2015 TREE TRIMMING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING REBID R 81-2014 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE/REPAIR OF HVAC EQUIPMENT BID TO RAMAS CLIMATE & REFRIGERATION, LLC OF LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 18. Unfinished Business 19. Approval of Vouchers 20. New Business 21. Adjournment LAST PRINTED 2/24/2014 8:14:00 AM Page 2

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