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Madison, NJ · September 28, 2015

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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. PAGE 2 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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 PAGE 3 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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 PAGE 4 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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: PAGE 5 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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 PAGE 6 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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. PAGE 7 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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 PAGE 8 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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: PAGE 9 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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. PAGE 10 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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 PAGE 11 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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: PAGE 12 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – September 28, 2015 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) PAGE 13 OF 13

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 LAST PRINTED 9/28/2015 10:51:00 AM Page 2

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