Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · February 24, 2014
Minutes
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:
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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