Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · September 28, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON
September 28, 2015 - 7 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held
on the 28th day of September, 2015. 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 8, 2015. 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 G. Catalanello
Robert Landrigan
Astri J. Baillie
Benjamin Wolkowitz
Patrick W. Rowe
Absent: Carmela Vitale, excused
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
Mr. Landrigan moved:
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1)
None
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
CONTRACT MATTERS (3)
SHARED SERVICE DEFENSE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT/CONSENT
ORDER/MHA UPDATE
JOINT MEETING
BOARD OF EDUCATION/MRC PARKING UPDATE
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015
PERSONNEL MATTERS (2)
POLICE PROMOTIONAL ORDINANCE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
LITIGATION MATTERS (2)
TAX APPEALS
Date of public disclosure 60 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
None
GREETINGS TO PUBLIC
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Conley presented a Proclamation proclaiming Mental Illness Awareness
Week, October 4-10, 2015 to Karen Jeisi, President of the Thursday Morning Club.
PRESENTATION OF MAYOR’S AWARDS:
Mayor Conley presented medallions to Matthew Adamowitz, George Dailey,
Thomas Dailey and Garrett Taylor, from Madison Boy Scout Troop 7 for their heroic
efforts on a trip in August to Acadia National Park in Maine. The Scouts assisted a
63-year old Michigan man, who seriously injured his leg in a fall while hiking on the
rocky coastline. The Scouts helped the man to safety and called for emergency
assistance.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Community Affairs
Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Bottle Hill Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd. The Downtown Development
Commission has arranged for five stages of music, and this year the annual beer
garden will be held in front of the Hartley Dodge Memorial until 7:00 p.m. The
Madison Senior Center will again be represented at Bottle Hill Day along with the
Friends of the MSC, providing needed support in the effort to publicize the available
services and programs, sharing space with the Health Department. The Madison
Arts and Cultural Alliance will hold a Gala and Banner Art Auction at the HDM, on
October 24, 2015.
Public Safety
Mr. Catalanello, Chair of the Committee, no report.
Utilities
Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, no report.
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Finance and Borough Clerk
Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, no report.
Health
Mr. Wolkowitz of the Committee made the following comments:
The Madison Health Department will hold two clinics to administer seasonal flu
vaccines as recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
for everyone over the age of 6 months. The clinics will be held at the Madison Civic
Center on Wednesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 21st from 9:00 to
11:00 a.m. A resolution for the Madison Chatham Coalition funded by a Drug Free
Communities Grant, with the purpose to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse
in the community of Madison and the Chathams, through collaboration, education
and community-wide change is listed on the Consent Agenda.
Public Works and Engineering
Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Leaf collection will start on October 26, 2015. Bags will be available starting on
October 19th at the Borough Garage. Cifelli Construction milled the northern half of
Ridgedale last week and will pave that section on Wednesday. Reconstruction on
the southern half is already underway and completion of all work by the contractual
deadline of October 23rd is anticipated. Tonight we will be approving a submission to
the State of a grant request for Prospect Avenue, as part of our 2016 Capital
Program. Paving of the Waverly Green Parking lot was completed today. The
Electric Department has completed installation of a new secondary cable on
Greenwood Avenue and replaced a damaged pole behind Madison Plaza. On
Saturday, there was an outage that impacted about one half of the customer base,
including downtown and Drew University. The outage lasted about one hour. A
problem with JCP&L substations, which in turn took down one of our substations
was the cause. The Water Department reports that redevelopment work on Well E is
underway and should be complete in the next week. Voluntary Water Restrictions
remain in effect because of the exceptionally dry summer.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
None
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.
Tom Kiernan; Wayne Blvd, raised concern regarding the roadway at Sayre Court
due to the reconstruction of Ridgedale Avenue.
Richard Zipper; Greenwood Avenue, thanked the Mayor for recognizing the Troop
7 Boy Scouts and noted the Police Department Walk Safe program suggesting
improvements to pedestrian traffic on Rosedale Avenue at the soccer fields.
AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
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09/28/2015-1 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR
COMMUNICATIONS- WEBSITE PREVIEW
Mr. Wolkowitz introduced Maureen Byrne and John Hoover, members of the
Strategic Planning Committee for Communication. Ms. Byrne noted that the
Committee’s goal was to improve communications and expand volunteer
participation. The Borough’s website, ‘Rosenet.org’ was revamped to improve
content, use on mobile devices and improve search ability. The Mayor thanked the
members of the Communications committee for their efforts and noted that the new
website will be made available to the public in October.
09/28/2015-2 CY2015 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY
CFO Robert Kalafut explained the Borough’s responses to the 2015 Best Practices
Inventory noting that the Borough will meet the required filing deadline.
Resolution 275-2015 is listed on the Consent Agenda.
ADVERTISED HEARINGS
None
INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2)
Mayor opened the meeting to the public for their opportunity to ask questions and
make comments on any subject. Mayor asked that, upon recognition by the Chair,
the person shall proceed to the lectern and give his/her name and address in an
audible tone of voice, and print the same on the sheet provided for the record.
He/she shall limit his/her statement to three (3) minutes or less.
Since no member of the public wished to be heard, the invitation for discussion was
closed.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
The Clerk made the following statement:
Ordinances scheduled for introduction and first reading tonight will have a hearing
during the meeting of October 14, 2015 in the 2nd Floor Council Chamber of the
Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, Kings Road, in the Borough of Madison at 8 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as practical, for further consideration and final adoption. Said
ordinances will be published in the Madison Eagle, be posted at the main entrance
to the Borough offices and be made available to members of the public requesting
same, as required by law.
Mayor Conley called up Ordinances for first reading and asked the Clerk to read
said ordinance by title:
ORDINANCE 50-2015 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $12,800.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) HISTORIC LAMPPOSTS
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Superintendent has recommended that the
Borough appropriate $12,800.00 from the Electric Capital Improvement Fund for the
purchase of three (3) historic lampposts; and
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WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of the
funds in the Electric Capital Improvement Fund in an amount not to exceed
$12,800.00 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $12,800.00 from the Electric Capital Improvement Fund for the
purchase of three (3) historic lampposts.
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: The amount of $12,800.00 is hereby appropriated
from the Electric Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of three (3) historic
lampposts.
SECTION 40: The budget of the Borough is hereby amended to
conform with the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 50-2015, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be
adopted. Mr. Landrigan seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and
the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Nays: None, Absent: Ms. Vitale
ORDINANCE 51-2015 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $52,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Police Chief has recommended that the Borough
appropriate $52,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the
purchase of a vehicle and equipment for the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of the
funds in the General Capital Improvement Fund in an amount not to exceed
$52,000.00 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $52,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the
purchase of a vehicle and related equipment for the Police Department.
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:
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SECTION 1: The amount of $52,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of a vehicle and
related equipment for the Police Department.
SECTION 2: The budget of the Borough is hereby amended to
conform with the provisions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Mr. Catalanello moved that Ordinance 51-2015, which the Borough Clerk read by
title, be adopted. Ms. Baillie seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion,
and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Vitale
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.
Ms. Baillie moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Catalanello seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion
passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Vitale
R 274-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ECONSULT FOR EXPERT LEGAL SERVICES
REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Madison entered into
the Municipal Shared Services Defense Agreement (“MSSDA”) for the purpose as
set forth therein, which included retaining a common expert in the Declaratory
Judgment action (“Litigation”) that was filed in accordance with In the Matter of the
Adoption of N.J.A.C. 5:96 and 5:97 by the New Jersey Council on Affordable
Housing, 221 N.J. 1 (2015) (“Decision”); and
WHEREAS, the MSSDA identified Dr. Robert Burchell, a distinguished
professor at Rutgers University, as the expert to be retained; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Burchell became ill and has been unable to complete the
obligations under the Research Agreement as set forth in the MSSDA; and
WHEREAS, as a result, Rutgers University has exercised its right to
terminate the Research Agreement as permitted under its terms; and
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WHEREAS, the MSSDA requires modification to allow the members to
retain one or more alternative experts, consultants and/or other professionals for the
Litigation; and
WHEREAS, an Amendment to the MSSDA (“Amendment”) has been
prepared to effectuate the modification; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Madison recognizes
that the Litigation requires immediate action and may require further expedited
actions by its counsel determined to be necessary and appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Madison has
determined that it is in the best interests of the citizens of the Borough of Madison to
approve the Amendment, and/or to affirm and ratify the Amendment, and to
authorize their designated counsel to take actions on behalf of the municipality with
regard to the multiplicity of issues raised and associated with the continued
implementation of the MSSDA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough Council of
Borough of Madison, as follows:
1. The terms and conditions of the Amendment to MSSDA attached hereto are
hereby approved, and/or ratified and confirmed.
2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk or Deputy Clerk, be and are hereby authorized
to execute the aforesaid Amendment.
3. The Borough Council of the Borough of Madison hereby authorizes Jeffrey
R. Surenian, Esq., to execute an agreement on behalf of the Borough of
Madison with Econsult Solutions, Inc.
The Borough Council of the Borough of Madison hereby authorizes Jeffrey
R. Surenian, Esq., to execute on behalf of the Borough of Madison with the
approval of the Borough of Madison’s designated counsel such other
agreement(s) as are advisable to effectuate the purposes of the MSSDA as
amended.
4. The Borough Council of the Borough of Madison further authorizes its
designated counsel to approve such other changes to the MSSDA as may be
necessary to effectuate its purposes, and to take action on behalf of the
municipality with regard to the multiplicity of issues raised and associated
with the implementation of the MSSDA provided that the action will not
require the municipality to appropriate and commit any additional funding for
the MSSDA.
In the event such changes and actions require the municipality to appropriate
and commit any additional funding for the MSSDA, Borough of Madison
shall only be responsible for such funding if it authorizes same.
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5. If additional monies are needed to effectuate the intent and purpose of the
MSSDA, no such services shall be authorized by designated counsel without
further action from the Borough of Madison.
6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
R 275-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF BEST PRACTICES WORKSHEET AND CERTIFICATION FORM
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison is required to complete a Best
Practices Inventory and submit a Best Practices Worksheet and Certification Form
to the New Jersey Division of Local Government Services no later than October
16, 2015, in order to qualify for 100% of state financial aid for 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that the Chief
Financial Officer and Borough Clerk be authorized to complete and submit the Best
Practices Worksheet and Certification Form to the New Jersey Division of Local
Government 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 Borough
Administrator, Chief Financial Officer and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to
complete and submit the Best Practices Worksheet and Certification Form to the
New Jersey Division of Local Government Services by October 16, 2015.
R 276-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013 AND 2014 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED ROSEDALE
MANOR ASSOCIATES LLP V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. 009106-2013
AND 007737-2014 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 2601, LOT 25,
KNOWN AS 171 MAIN STREET, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS
COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
WHEREAS, an appeal of the real property tax assessment for tax year 2013
and 2014 involving 171 Main Street, Block 2601, Lot 25, has been filed by the
Taxpayer, Rosedale Manor Associates LLP; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Stipulation of Settlement, a copy of which is
incorporated herein as if set forth at length, has been reviewed and recommended
by the Borough Tax Assessor and Borough Tax Appeal Attorney; and
WHEREAS, settlement of said matter as more fully set forth below is in the
best interest 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, as follows:
1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows:
171 Main Street
Block 2601, Lot 25
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Year 2013
Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount
Land: $2,640,000 N/A $2,640,000
Imprvts: $6,760,000 N/A $6,760,000
Total: $9,400,000 N/A $9,400,000
2. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows:
171 Main Street
Block 2601, Lot 25
Year 2014
Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount
Land: $2,640,000 N/A $2,640,000
Imprvts: $6,760,000 N/A $6,405,000
Total: $9,400,000 N/A $9,045,000
3. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may
be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Borough
Municipal Tax Appeal Attorney to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as
provided by Taxpayer.
R 277-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL OF
THE BOROUGH OF MADISON IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS AUTHORIZING
SETTLEMENT OF THE 2012, 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED
GERARD RAHO V. BOROUGH OF MADISON, DOCKET NOS.: 010639-2012,
009581-2013, 009377-2014, AND 004261-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF
BLOCK 4402, LOT 5, KNOWN AS 31 MIDWOOD TERRACE, IN THE BOROUGH
OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
WHEREAS, an appeal of the real property tax assessment for tax years
2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 involving Block 4402, Lot 5, has been filed by the
Taxpayer, Gerard Raho et al; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Stipulation of Settlement, a copy of which is
incorporated herein as if set forth at length, has been reviewed and recommended
by the Borough Tax Assessor and Borough Tax Attorney; and
WHEREAS, settlement of said matter as more fully set forth below is in the
best interest of the Borough of Madison.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Borough of Madison, New
Jersey, as follows:
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1. Settlement of the 2012, tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows:
31 Midwood Terrace
Block 4402, Lot 5
Year: 2012
Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount
Land: $568,600 N/A $568,600
Imprvts: $616,600 N/A $366,600
Total: $1,185,200 N/A $ 935,200
2. Settlement of the 2013, 2014, and 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized
as follows:
31 Midwood Terrace
Block 4402, Lot 5
Year: 2013, 2014, 2015
Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount
Land: $904,000 N/A WITHDRAW
Imprvts: $673,000 N/A WITHDRAW
Total: $1,577,000 N/A WITHDRAW
3. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be
necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Borough
Tax Appeal Attorney to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by
Taxpayer.
R 278-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF A MUNICIPAL AID APPLICATION FOR PROSPECT STREET
RECONSTRUCTION (KINGS ROAD TO WOODLAND AVENUE) FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2016
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
submit a 2016 Municipal Aid Application to the New Jersey Department of
Transportation for the reconstruction of Prospect Street from Kings Road to
Woodland Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Prospect Street Reconstruction Project will comprise
reconstruction of a heavily used collector road, estimated to cost $474,920.00 and
for which funding in the amount of $250,000.00 is being requested from the State of
New Jersey Municipal Aid 2016 program; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has determined that the reconstruction is
urgently needed due to current road conditions and the need for curb and drainage
improvements.
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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 Council formally
approves the grant application for the above stated purpose.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized to submit an electronic grant application identified as MA-2016-Madison
Borough-00023 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the
Borough of Madison.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby
authorized to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the Borough of Madison and
that their signature constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant
agreement and approves the execution of the grant agreement.
R 279-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
BINGO LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MADISON VOLUNTEER
AMBULANCE CORPS INC.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris,
State of New Jersey, that the following application for Bingo License, to be held as
listed below, be and the same is hereby approved:
MADISON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS INC.
I.D. No. 274-10-31453
B.A. No. 67
November 6, 2015
R 280-2015 AWARDING CONTRACT TO KLEINFELDER EAST, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DESIGN WORK FOR THE NORTH STREET PUMP
STATION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,490.00
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
obtain professional engineering services from Kleinfelder East, Inc., for engineering
and design services for the North Street Pump Station Improvements; and
WHEREAS, said services would constitute professional services for which a
contract may be awarded without the need of competitive bidding pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has determined and certified in writing
that the value of this contract will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
Council award the Contract to Kleinfelder East, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$43,490.00; and
WHEREAS, Kleinfelder East, Inc. must submit to the Borough Purchasing
Agent the required documents to satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5,
since this matter is being awarded without competitive bidding; and
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WHEREAS, Kleinfelder East, Inc. must complete and submit a Business
Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Kleinfelder East, Inc. has not made
any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of
Madison in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Kleinfelder East,
Inc. from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds will be
available in an amount not to exceed $43,490.00 for this purpose in Ordinance 18-
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. Ten days after receipt of the Business Entity Disclosure
Certification and other required documents from Kleinfelder East, Inc., the Mayor
and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Borough, a
professional service contract with Kleinfelder East, Inc. for additional engineering
and design services for the North Street Pump Station Improvements in an amount
not to exceed $43,490.00, such contract to be in a form approved by the Borough
Attorney.
2. When received, the Business Entity Disclosure Certification,
Political Contribution Disclosure Form and the Determination of Value shall be
placed on file with this resolution.
3. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of the
adoption of this resolution in the official newspaper of the Borough of Madison within
ten (10) days of its adoption pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
On motion by Mr. Catalanello, seconded by Ms. Baillie 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 $19,988.68
Health & Public Assistance 6,125.92
Public Works & Engineering 82,120.36
Community Affairs 12,904.05
Finance & Borough Clerk 43,857.34
Utilities 1,028,895.62
Total $1,193,891.97
The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:
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Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Vitale
NEW BUSINESS - None
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Osborne
Borough Clerk
Approved November 9, 2015 (EO)
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Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
9. GREETING TO PUBLIC
Mayor's Hero Awards
Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10, 2015
10. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Community Affairs Astri Baillie/Carmela Vitale
Public Safety Robert Catalanello/Astri J. Baillie
Utilities Carmela Vitale/Patrick Rowe
Finance and Borough Clerk Robert Landrigan/Benjamin Wolkowitz
Health Benjamin Wolkowitz/Robert Landrigan
Public Works and Engineering Patrick Rowe/Robert Catalanello
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
12. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2)
Mayor Conley opened the meeting to the public for their opportunity to ask questions and make
comments on any discussion items on the agenda or resolutions. There will be another
invitation for discussion later in the meeting for any other subject. The 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.
13. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
09/28/2015-1 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR COMMUNICATIONS-
WEBSITE PREVIEW
09/28/2015-2 CY2015 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY
R 275-2015 listed on Consent Agenda
14. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING - None
15. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2)
16. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
LAST PRINTED 9/28/2015 10:51:00 AM1
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
ORDINANCE 50-2015 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$12,800.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE
OF THREE (3) HISTORIC LAMPPOSTS
ORDINANCE 51-2015 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$52,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE
OF A VEHICLE AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE 52-2015 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34, OF THE CODE OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON ENTITLED “POLICE DEPARTMENT,” ESTABLISHING
PROMOTION PROCEDURES FOR THE RANKS OF POLICE CHIEF, LIEUTENANT AND
SERGEANT AND ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR ACTING APPOINTMENTS AND
HIRING POLICE OFFICERS
17. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
R 274-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING AWARD OF
A CONTRACT TO ECONSULT FOR EXPERT LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
R 275-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
SUBMISSION OF BEST PRACTICES WORKSHEET AND CERTIFICATION FORM
R 276-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013 AND 2014 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED ROSEDALE MANOR
ASSOCIATES LLP V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. 009106-2013 AND 007737-2014
OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 2601, LOT 25, KNOWN AS 171 MAIN STREET, IN
THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
R 277-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF
THE 2012, 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED GERARD RAHO V. BOROUGH
OF MADISON, DOCKET NOS.: 010639-2012, 009581-2013, 009377-2014, AND 004261-2015
OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4402, LOT 5, KNOWN AS 31 MIDWOOD TERRACE,
IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
R 278-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION
OF A MUNICIPAL AID APPLICATION FOR PROSPECT STREET RECONSTRUCTION
(KINGS ROAD TO WOODLAND AVENUE) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
R 279-2015 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING BINGO
LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MADISON VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS
INC.
18. Unfinished Business
19. Approval of Vouchers
20. New Business
21. Adjournment
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