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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON January 11, 2016 - 7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 11th day of January, 2016. 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 Carmela Vitale Astri J. Baillie Benjamin Wolkowitz Patrick W. Rowe 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. Wolkowitz moved: RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the following matters: MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1) December 14, 2015 Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. CONTRACT MATTERS (9) HEALTH SERVICES – MT. OLIVE TREE TRIMMING SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT – MSU MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES & CRAFTS Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 HDM REMEDIATION HDM PRESERVATION PLAN/TENANCIES IT SERVICES – BOROUGH OF CHATHAM PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL CONTRACTS Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. PERSONNEL MATTERS (1) MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. LITIGATION MATTERS (1) 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 Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Executive Minutes of December 14, 2015. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None GREETINGS TO PUBLIC Mayor Conley made the following comments: Reporting for the Library the Mayor noted that Madison Public Library is featuring a number of interesting programs including a photograph exhibit by Jim DelGiudice. The Drew Minicourse schedule, co-sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Drew University, has been announced. Courses are being offered on the Art Museums of Washington; The Self and the Illusion of Self; An Introduction to Poetry; Key Issues in American Foreign Policy; and Music in the Modern Era. Information on the programs is included on the Library’s website. EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: The Employee of the Month for January is Donna Carey of the Water and Light Department for her commitment, dedication and efforts assisting with the water and electric utility billing merge and the implementation of the new on-line bill pay platform. ANNIVERSARY: Hattie Evans of the Tax Collector’s Office - 20th Anniversary on January 2nd Mayor Conley made the following presentation: MAYOR’S AWARD: PAGE 2 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Mayor Conley presented the 2016 Mayor’s Award to Mrs. Amy Cirella in honor of her husband, Captain Joseph P. Cirella, for 26 years of heroic efforts on behalf of the residents of Madison. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Utilities Mr. Wolkowitz of the Committee made the following comments: The new utility billing system has been merged and residents are encouraged to go to Rosenet.org for online bill paying. The Electric Department has reported a fault that occurred in the Bank 4A-B 15 KV buss duct at James Park Substation, causing damage to the 15 KV buss bars as well as the 15 KV transformer bushings. Repair are being made. The Water Department reports continued State mandated water testing and construction mark outs. Health Mr. Catalanello of the Committee made the following comments: A reminder that the 2016 pet license renewals are currently being accepted. Madison Borough ordinances require that both dogs and cats must be licensed annually. This licensing requirement includes animals that do not go outside. At this time influenza activity level in our region is considered to be moderate due to the warmer temperatures and the CDC is still recommending residents get vaccinated. Flu shots are available at the Madison Health Department by appointment. Finance and Borough Clerk Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The annual Tax Sale has been completed and was successful. Tax Collector, Mary Testori has been very helpful in the Tax Department, and her efforts are greatly appreciated. The auditors will assist with filing the 2015 annual financial statements. The Clerk’s office reports that the filing deadline for Nomination Petitions for County Committee Member as well as Municipal Office is April 4, 2016. Forms are available in the Borough Clerk’s Office Public Safety Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Madison Fire Department reports a summary for 2015, noting that it has been the busiest year in their history. The Department responded to 1302 calls for help, including 436 fire/emergency calls, 360 investigations and 560 medical calls. The Fire Department assisted Madison Seniors’ by replacing 150 smoke alarms and installing 91 new smoke alarms. The Department participated in 23 training drills. Five volunteer members received certification and two career members received Level 2 Fire Inspection certification. One career member received Level 1 Fire Inspection certification. All Madison school children received a class on fire safety in the month of October. The Department is comprised of 14 career and 21 volunteer members. Community Affairs Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Downtown Development Commission has announced that the 2016 Taste of Madison will be held on March 7th at the Park Avenue Club. Tickets are available at Gary's Wine & Marketplace. Public Works and Engineering Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: PAGE 3 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 The Borough Garage will be open for yard waste disposal on Saturday, February 6th between the hours of 9:00 and 3:00.Christmas trees may be placed at curb beginning Monday, January 18, 2016. Garbage day schedule will be used to pick up trees and the ice pond is flooded in hopes of for cold weather for the skaters. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications: E-mail received January 4, 2016 from Charles Carey of Wisteria Court regarding the condition of a home on Morris Place. Letter received January 11, 2016 from Bob Jennings of Albright Circle regarding the east wing of the HDM. 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. Since no member of the public wished to be heard, the invitation for discussion was closed. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS 01/11/2016-1 CONSTRUCTION FEE WAIVER Ms. Baillie noted a proposed ordinance listed for introduction that would waive construction fees for the renovation of commercial spaces 5,000 square feet or smaller to facilitate occupancy. There was agreement to list the proposed ordinance for introduction. Ordinance 1-2016 is listed for Introduction. 01/11/2016-2 DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION COMMITTEE Mayor Conley announced the formation of a committee to help define needs related to downtown development, which will lead to an RFP to study revitalization of the area. The committee has sixty days to report their findings to Council. Mr. Wolkowitz noted members selected to participate, including residents Lisa Ellis, Melissa Griffie, John Hoover, Frank Iannarone, Michael Kopas, John Morris, John Solu, Russell Stern, Melanie Tomaszewski, as well as Council Members Astri Baillie, Robert Landrigan and Ben Wolkowitz. Mr. Wolkowitz moved confirmation of the foregoing appointments. Ms. Baillie seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None PAGE 4 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 01/11/2016-3 MRC MASTER PLAN REPORT Ms. Baillie provided a report with recommendation prepared by the MRC Master Plan Committee, noting that there may be budget consideration in the future. There was agreement to list a resolution accepting the Master Plan dated January 2016. Resolution 57-2016 is listed on 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 January 25, 2016 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 1-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ARTICLE 75-14 OF THE BOROUGH CODE TO PROVIDE FURTHER FOR THE ‘WAIVE OF FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION TO PROMOTE THE RENOVATION OF EXISTING VACANT COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that Madison has a number of vacant commercial properties, including vacant commercial storefronts throughout the Borough; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council believes it is appropriate to encourage property owners and tenants to rehabilitate existing commercial structures and storefronts that are currently vacant and to return such properties to active commercial use; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council believes it is appropriate for the Borough Code to provide for the waiver of enforcing agency fees for all such projects undertaken throughout the Borough to renovate and restore such properties; and PAGE 5 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 WHEREAS, by providing for the waiver of fees for constructing projects undertaken to renovate existing vacant commercial properties, the Borough Council is seeking to encourage private property owners and their tenants, to undertake such projects to promote business and development within the Borough of Madison; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, as follows: SECTION 1: Article 75-14 of the Madison Borough Code is hereby amended and supplemented so as to adopt a new section entitled “WAIVER OF FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION TO PROMOTE RENOVATION OF EXISTING VACANT COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES”. SECTION 2: New 75-14 (A)(15) Waiver of fees for construction to promote renovation of existing vacant commercial structures. A. No person or entity shall be charged a Borough construction fee or enforcing agency fee for any construction, alternation and improvement designed and undertaken solely to renovate a previously occupied and currently vacant commercial structure or currently vacant unit within an existing commercial structure for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of occupancy. The waiver of fees shall not include Uniform Construction Code Surcharge Fees as applicable. B. For purposes of this ordinance, the structure or the unit within a structure which is being renovated shall be required to be vacant for 6 months, but not more than 12 months, prior to the permit application in order to be eligible for the waiver of fees. The applicant shall be required to establish that the structure or the unit within the structure has been vacant. A waiver shall be limited to a renovation or alteration of unit of less than 5,000 square feet. For purposes of calculating square footage, a vacant unit of 5,000 square feet or less shall qualify for the waiver of fees if the unit existing prior to and after renovations is equal to or less than 5,000 square feet, regardless of the total size of the structure. Units which exceed 5,000 square feet prior to or after renovation shall not qualify for the waiver of fees. C. For purposes of this ordinance, no wavier of fee shall be provided to any commercial structure or unit within a structure if the PAGE 6 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 commercial property has outstanding property taxes or outstanding property maintenance violations. SECTION 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof. SECTION 4: All other rules, regulations and fees of the Borough including, but not limited to Planning, Zoning, and/ or historic district requirements shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall take effect after second reading and publication as required by law. It shall expire on January 1, 2018 unless specifically extended by action of the Borough Council. Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 1-2016, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None ORDINANCE 2-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $33,500.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE HARTLEY DODGE MEMORIAL WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator and Borough Engineer have recommended that the Borough appropriate $33,500.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for environmental engineering services at the Hartley Dodge Memorial; 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 $33,500.00 for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should appropriate $33,500.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for a environmental engineering services at the Hartley Dodge Memorial; and 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 7 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 SECTION 1: The amount of $33,500.00 is hereby appropriated from the General Capital Improvement Fund for environmental engineering services at the Hartley Dodge Memorial. 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. Rowe moved that Ordinance 2-2016, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. 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, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None ORDINANCE 3-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $41,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR A PRESERVATION PLAN FOR THE EAST WING OF THE HARTLEY DODGE MEMORIAL BUILDING WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that the Borough appropriate $41,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund to prepare a Preservation Plan for the entire Hartley Dodge Memorial building and grounds; 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 $41,000.00 for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should appropriate $41,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund to prepare a Preservation Plan for the entire building and grounds. 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 $41,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the General Capital Improvement Fund to prepare a Preservation Plan for the entire building. 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. Rowe moved that Ordinance 3-2016, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mr. Catalanello seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: PAGE 8 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: 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. Wolkowitz moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Catalanello seconded the motion. Mr. Catalanello abstained from voting on Resolutions 45-2016 through 53-2016 and R 58-2016. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None R 34-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A HISTORIC PRESERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MORRIS FOR BLOCK 1504, LOT 2 (MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES & CRAFTS) IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended the execution of a Historic Preservation Agreement with the County of Morris for the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts as required by the previously executed Grant Agreements with the County of Morris; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Borough of Madison agrees with this recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute a Historic Preservation Easement Agreement between the County of Morris and the Borough of Madison as described herein in a form approved by the Borough Attorney. R 35-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Township of Berkeley Heights and the Borough of Madison wish to renew a Shared Services agreement for the provision of Information Technology Support Services,, wherein Madison provides the Township of Berkeley Heights IT Support Services, subject to existing work load obligations, not to exceed PAGE 9 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 twenty (20) hours per month, nor 250 hours annually, at an hourly rate of $75.00; and WHEREAS, the Madison Borough Council has determined to renew said shared services agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to enter into a Shared Services agreement with the Township of Berkeley Heights for the provision of Information Technology Support Services, such agreement to be in a form approved by the Madison Borough Attorney. R 36-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A SHARED SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF BOROUGH OF CHATHAM TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Borough of Chatham and the Borough of Madison wish to renew a Shared Services agreement for the provision of Information Technology Support Services,, wherein Madison provides the Borough of Chatham IT Support Services, subject to existing work load obligations, not to exceed twenty (20) hours per month, nor 250 hours annually, at an hourly rate of $75.00; and WHEREAS, the Madison Borough Council has determined to renew said shared services agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to enter into a Shared Services agreement with the Borough of Chatham for the provision of Information Technology Support Services, such agreement to be in a form approved by the Madison Borough Attorney. R 37-2016 ITEM REMOVED AND THE # RETIRED R 38-2016 ITEM REMOVED AND THE # RETIRED R 39-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING CONTRACT FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES-REBID TO HONOR TREE SERVICE, INC. OF MADISON, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for Tree Trimming services for 2015-2016 (the "Contract") in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and PAGE 10 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 WHEREAS, Honor Tree Service, Inc., of Madison, New Jersey, submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $95.00 per hour for request one and $95.00 per hour for request two for a total of $190.00 per hour for both requests; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Contract be awarded to Honor Tree Service, Inc., in the amount of $95.00 per hour for request one and $95.00 per hour for request two; and WHEREAS, the purchase order for the services for 2016 is contingent upon funds being available in the 2016 budget and the 2017 purchase order will be contingent upon funds being available in the 2017 municipal budget; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds will be available in the amount of $95.00 per hour for request one and $95.00 per hour for request two for this purpose, which funds are available in the 2016 Shade Tree Management Board Budget Department # 303, Operating Account #214, Tree Maintenance. 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 Tree Trimming Services-Rebid for 2016-2017 is hereby awarded to Honor Tree Service, Inc. based upon its bid in the amount of $95.00 per hour for request one and $95.00 per hour for request two with the provision that the purchase order for the services for 2016 is contingent upon funds being available in the 2016 budget. 2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into the contract with Honor Tree Service, Inc. in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney. R 40-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO ALLIED OIL, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT #80914, GASOLINE WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for the purchase of gasoline to an authorized vendor under the State Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Allied Oil, LLC of Manville, New Jersey has been awarded New Jersey State Co-Operative Pricing Council contract #80914, Gasoline; and PAGE 11 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of gasoline in the amount of $200,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for this purpose, which is in the 2016 Gasoline Budget #460, account 421. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2016 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Allied Oil, LLC of Manville, New Jersey for the purchase of gasoline, at a total price not to exceed $200,000.00 under the New Jersey State Co-Operative Pricing Council contract #80914, Gasoline and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 41-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO TREE KING FOR TREE REMOVAL SERVICES UNDER THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for Tree Removal services to an authorized vendor under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Tree King, Inc. of Landing, New Jersey has been awarded Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract Number 18, Tree Removal; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of Tree Removal services in the amount of $42,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00 for this purpose, which is in the 2016 Shade Tree Department Budget #303, account 214. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2016 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Tree King, Inc. of Landing, New Jersey for the purchase of Tree Removal services, at a total price not to exceed $42,000.00 under PAGE 12 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract Number 18, Tree Removal and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 42-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO NATIONAL TERMINAL, INC. OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY FOR ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL UNDER THE NEW JERSEY STATE COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel to an authorized vendor under the State Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, National Terminal, Inc. of Newark, New Jersey has been awarded the State Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract #82768 for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel in the amount of $100,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for this purpose, which are in the 2016 Gasoline Budget# 460, account 421. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2016 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to National Terminal, Inc. of Newark, New Jersey, for Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel, at a total price not to exceed $100,000.00 under the New Jersey State Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract #82768 Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 43-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT FOR SALT TO ATLANTIC SALT OF LOWELL, MA, UNDER THE SOMERSET COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for salt to an authorized vendor under the Somerset County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and PAGE 13 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 WHEREAS, Atlantic Salt of Lowell, MA, has been awarded Somerset County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract cc-54-14 for the purchase of salt; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of salt in the amount of $130,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 for this purpose, which is in the 2016 Public Works Department #300, account 435. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2016 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Atlantic Salt of Lowell, MA for the purchase of salt at a total price not to exceed $130,000.00 under the Somerset County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract cc-54-14 and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 44-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO REED SYSTEMS, LTD FOR ROCK SALT AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE UNDER THE MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to ratify an award of a purchase/order contract for Rock Salt & Calcium Chloride to an authorized vendor under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Reed Systems, LTD of Ellenville, NY has been awarded Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract #3 for the purchase of Rock Salt & Calcium Chloride; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of Rock Salt & Calcium Chloride in the amount of $30,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for this purpose, which is in the 2016 Public Works Department #300, account 435. This is contingent upon the adoption of the 2016 Municipal Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that a purchase order/contract be awarded to Reed Systems, LTD of Ellenville, NY for the purchase of Rock Salt & Calcium Chloride at a total price not to exceed $30,000.00 under the PAGE 14 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council Contract #3 and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 45-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED GENERAL WAYNE ASSOCIATES V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :006203-2013; 005646-2014 AND 007849- 2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 1101, LOT 35, KNOWN AS 10-20 RIDGEDALE AVENUE, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 1101, Lot 35 has been filed by the Taxpayer, General Wayne Associates; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 10-20 Ridgedale Avenue Block 1101, Lot 35 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,640,000 N/A $1,640,000 Imprvts: $4,960,000 N/A $4,960,000 Total: $6,600,000 N/A $6,600,000 2. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 10-20 Ridgedale Avenue Block 1101, Lot 35 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,640,000 N/A $1,640,000 Imprvts: $4,960,000 N/A $4,615,000 Total: $6,600,000 N/A $6,255,000 3. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: PAGE 15 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 10-20 Ridgedale Avenue Block 1101, Lot 35 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,640,000 N/A $1,640,000 Imprvts: $4,345,000 N/A $4,255,000 Total: $5,985,000 N/A $5,895,000 4. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R 46-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED GENERAL WAYNE ASSOCIATES V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :006204-2013; 005644-2014 AND 007850- 2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 1104, LOT 13 AND BLOCK 1101, LOT 33, KNOWN AS SAYRE COURT, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 1104, Lot 13 and Block 1101 Lot 33 have been filed by the Taxpayer, General Wayne Associates; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: Sayre Court Block 1104, Lot 13 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 960,000 N/A $ 960,000 Imprvts: $2,590,000 N/A $2,590,000 Total: $3,550,000 N/A $3,550,000 4, 7, 10 Sayre Court Block 1101, Lot 33 Year: 2013 PAGE 16 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,280,000 N/A $1,280,000 Imprvts: $3,020,000 N/A $3,020,000 Total: $4,300,000 N/A $4,300,000 2. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: Sayre Court Block 1104, Lot 13 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 960,000 N/A $ 960,000 Imprvts: $2,590,000 N/A $2,480,000 Total: $3,550,000 N/A $3,440,000 4, 7, 10 Sayre Court Block 1101, Lot 33 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,280,000 N/A $1,280,000 Imprvts: $3,020,000 N/A $2,924,000 Total: $4,300,000 N/A $4,204,000 3. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: Sayre Court Block 1104, Lot 13 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 960,000 N/A $ 960,000 Imprvts: $2,365,000 N/A $2,282,000 Total: $3,325,000 N/A $3,242,000 4, 7, 10 Sayre Court Block 1101, Lot 33 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,280,000 N/A $1,280,000 Imprvts: $2,710,000 N/A $2,682,000 PAGE 17 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Total: $3,990,000 N/A $3,962,000 4. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R47-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2012, 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED J. ANDREW & LEIGH W. BOLT V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :008244-2012; 002949-2013 003298-2014 AND 005843-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 3501, LOT 4, KNOWN AS 32 CRESCENT ROAD, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 3501, Lot 4 have been filed by the Taxpayers, J. Andrew & Leigh W. Bolt; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2012 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 32 Crescent Road Block 3501, Lot 4 Year: 2012 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 693,000 N/A $ 693,000 Imprvts: $ 865,500 N/A $ 771,900 Total: $1,558,500 N/A $1,464,900 2. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 32 Crescent Road Block 3501, Lot 4 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 913,000 N/A $ 913,000 Imprvts: $1,557,300 N/A $1,557,300 Total: $2,470,300 N/A $2,470,300 PAGE 18 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 3. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 32 Crescent Road Block 3501, Lot 4 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 913,000 N/A $ 913,000 Imprvts: $1,557,300 N/A $1,457,300 Total: $2,470,300 N/A $2,370,300 4. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 32 Crescent Road Block 3501, Lot 4 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 913,000 N/A $ 913,000 Imprvts: $1,557,300 N/A $1,457,300 Total: $2,470,300 N/A $2,370,300 5. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R 48-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2012, 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED SIEDEM, PETER & ELLISTON V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :011453-2012; 010352-2013, 007535-2014 AND 004265-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4001, LOT 28, KNOWN AS 41 WEST LANE, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 4001, Lot 28 have been filed by the Taxpayers, Siedem, Peter & Elliston; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2012 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: PAGE 19 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 41 West Lane Block 4001, Lot 28 Year: 2012 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 530,700 $ 530,700 Imprvts: $ 922,500 $ 922,500 WITHDRAWN Total: $1,453,200 $1,453,200 2. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 41 West Lane Block 4001, Lot 28 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 627,300 N/A Imprvts: $2,043,400 N/A WITHDRAWN Total: $2,640,700 N/A 3. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 41 West Lane Block 4001, Lot 28 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 627,300 N/A $ 627,300 Imprvts: $2,043,400 N/A $1,747,700 Total: $2,640,700 N/A $2,375,000 4. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 41 West Lane Block 4001, Lot 28 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 627,300 N/A $ 627,300 Imprvts: $2,043,400 N/A $1,672,700 Total: $2,640,700 N/A $2,300,000 PAGE 20 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 4. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R 49-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2012, 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED CHRISTOPHER DONATO ET AL V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :012844-2011; 010337-2013; 007181-2014 AND 001239-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4402, LOT 8, KNOWN AS 10 HARWOOD DRIVE, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 4103, Lot 5 have been filed by the Taxpayer, Christopher Donato; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2011 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 10 Harwood Drive Block 4103, Lot 5 Year: 2011 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $465,000 $465,000 $465,000 Imprvts: $450,100 $450,100 $350,100 Total: $915,100 $915,100 $815,100 2. The 2012 assessment shall be reduced pursuant to the provisions of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8) as follows: 10 Harwood Drive Block 4103, Lot 5 Year: 2012 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $465,000 $465,000 $465,000 Imprvts: $450,100 $450,100 $350,100 Total: $915,100 $915,100 $815,100 PAGE 21 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 3. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 10 Harwood Drive Block 4103, Lot 5 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 761,500 $ 761,500 $ 761,500 Imprvts: $ 900,000 $ 900,000 $ 900,000 Total: $1,661,500 $1,661,500 $1,661,500 4. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 10 Harwood Drive Block 4103, Lot 5 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 761,500 N/A $ 761,500 Imprvts: $ 900,000 N/A $ 900,000 Total: $1,661,500 N/A $1,661,500 5. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 10 Harwood Drive Block 4103, Lot 5 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 761,500 N/A $ 761,500 Imprvts: $ 900,000 N/A $ 900,000 Total: $1,661,500 N/A $1,661,500 6. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R 50-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED C. CHAMBERS/GILFILLAN TRUST/C GILFILV. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :008987-2013; 005052-2014 AND 005667-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4402, LOT 35.01, KNOWN AS 7 SHEPHERD LANE, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 4402, Lot 35.01 have been filed by the Taxpayer, C. Chambers/Gilfillan Trust/C Gilfil; and PAGE 22 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 7 Shepherd Lane Block 4402, Lot 35.01 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,736,000 N/A $1,736,000 Imprvts: $3,370,700 N/A $3,370,700 Total: $5,106,700 N/A $5,106,700 2. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 7 Shepherd Lane Block 4402, Lot 35.01 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,736,000 N/A $1,736,000 Imprvts: $3,370,700 N/A $3,370,700 Total: $5,106,700 N/A $5,106,700 3. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 7 Shepherd Lane Block 4402, Lot 35.01 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $1,736,000 N/A $1,736,000 Imprvts: $3,370,700 N/A $2,364,000 Total: $5,106,700 N/A $4,100,000 4. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. PAGE 23 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 R 51-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED CZACHOR, BRUCE & KIMBERLY V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :007104-2013; 007111-2014 AND 003848- 2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4502, LOT 5, KNOWN AS 47 GARFIELD AVENUE, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 4502, Lot 5 have been filed by the Taxpayer, Czachor, Bruce & Kimbery; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 47 Garfield Avenue Block 4502, Lot 5 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 653,200 N/A Imprvts: $ 907,700 N/A WITHDRAWN Total: $1,560,900 N/A 2. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 47 Garfield Avenue Block 4502, Lot 5 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 653,200 N/A Imprvts: $ 907,700 N/A WITHDRAWN Total: $1,560,900 N/A 3. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 47 Garfield Avenue Block 4502, Lot 5 Year: 2015 PAGE 24 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 653,200 N/A $ 653,200 Imprvts: $ 907,700 N/A $ 796,800 Total: $1,560,900 N/A $1,450,000 4. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R 52-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED UHLMAN, THOMAS & ELIZABETH V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :013681-2013 AND 004156-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4601, LOT 2.02, KNOWN AS 121 GARFIELD AVENUE, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2013 and 2015 on Block 4601, Lot 2.02 have been filed by the Taxpayers, Uhlman, Thomas & Elizabeth; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 121 Garfield Avenue Block 4601, Lot 2.02 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 787,500 $ 787,500 $ 787,500 Imprvts: $1,231,000 $1,231,000 $1,116,500 Total: $2,018,500 $2,018,500 $1,904,000 2. The 2014 assessment shall be reduced pursuant to the provisions of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8) as follows: 121 Garfield Avenue Block 4601, Lot 2.02 Year: 2014 PAGE 25 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 787,500 $ 787,500 $ 787,500 Imprvts: $1,231,000 $1,231,000 $1,116,500 Total: $2,018,500 $2,018,500 $1,904,000 3. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 121 Garfield Avenue Block 4601, Lot 2.02 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 787,500 N/A $ 787,500 Imprvts: $1,231,000 N/A $1,087,500 Total: $2,018,500 N/A $1,875,000 4. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R 53-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED STUART, JOHN & LAURA V. MADISON BOROUGH, DOCKET NO. :009007-2013 AND 004997-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4601, LOT 5, KNOWN AS 11 PARK LANE, IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY , NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2013 and 2015 on Block 4601, Lot 5 have been filed by the Taxpayers, Stuart, John & Laura; 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 11 Park Lane Block 4601, Lot 5 Year: 2013 PAGE 26 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 797,000 N/A Imprvts: $1,287,900 N/A WITHDRAWN Total: $2,084,900 N/A 2. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 11 Park Lane Block 4601, Lot 5 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 797,000 N/A $ 797,000 Imprvts: $1,287,900 N/A $1,108,300 Total: $2,084,900 N/A $1,905,300 3. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. R 54-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO HATCH MOTT MACDONALD AS A LICENSED SITE REMEDIATION PROFESSIONAL AT THE HARTLEY DODGE MEMORIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,500.00 WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that a site remediation investigation at Borough owned property known as Hartley Dodge Memorial be conducted (hereinafter the “Contract”); 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 Qualified Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the cost of those services will exceed $17,500.00; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that the Borough Council award the Contract to Hatch Mott MacDonald in an amount not to exceed $33,500.00, as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional for remediation issues at Hartley Dodge Memorial; and WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald, has submitted to the Borough Purchasing Agent the required documents to satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, since this matter may be awarded without competitive bidding; and PAGE 27 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 WHEREAS, Hatch Mott MacDonald has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Hatch Mott MacDonald 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 Hatch Mott MacDonald 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 $33,500.00 for this purpose, which funds will be available upon final adoption of Ordinance 2-2016. 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 Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Borough, a professional service contract for professional services with Hatch Mott MacDonald as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional at Hartley Dodge Memorial in an amount not to exceed $33,500.00, such contract to be in a form approved by the Borough Attorney. 2. Upon final adoption of Ordinance 2-2016 the Business Disclosure Entity Certification, Political Contribution Disclosure Form and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution. 3. Upon final adoption of Ordinance 2-2016 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. R 55-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CLARK CATON HINTZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE HARTLEY DODGE MEMORIAL PRESERVATION PLAN WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended execution of a professional services contract with Clark Caton Hintz, be made regarding professional architectural services for the Hartley Dodge Memorial preservation plan pursuant to a written proposal dated January 4, 2016 from Clark Caton Hintz; and WHEREAS, such services 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(1)(a); and WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of this acquisition will exceed $17,500.00; and PAGE 28 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 WHEREAS, Clark Caton Hintz, has submitted to the Borough Purchasing Agent, the required documents to satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, since this matter may be awarded without competitive bidding; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of funds in an amount not to exceed $41,000.00 for this purpose, upon the adoption of Ordinance 3-2016. 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: 4. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough an amendment to the professional services contract with Clark Caton Hintz, for architectural services for the Hartley Dodge Memorial Preservation Plan, in an amount not to exceed $41,000.00 in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney. 5. Upon final adoption of Ordinance 3-2016 the Business Disclosure Entity Certification, Political Contribution Disclosure Form and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution. 6. Upon final adoption of Ordinance 3-2016 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. R 56-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF LIVE SCAN FINGERPRINTING EQUIPMENT TO MORPHOTRAK OF ANAHEIM, CA UNDER STATE CONTRACT A81520 IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,000.00 WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to award a contract for the purchase of Live Scan Fingerprinting equipment to MorphoTrak under state contract number A81520 in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00; and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units through a state contract is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12, et seq.; and WHEREAS, MorphoTrak has been awarded state contract A81520 for Live Scan Fingerprinting equipment; and WHEREAS, the Police Chief has recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the purchase of Live Scan Fingerprinting equipment in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00; and PAGE 29 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 WHEREAS, the contract award is contingent upon funds being available in an amount not to exceed $38,000.00 for this purpose from the General Capital Improvement Fund C-04-59-007-602 (Ordinance 53-2015) and Ordinance 58-2008. 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. A contract for the purchase of Live Scan Fingerprinting equipment is hereby awarded to MorphoTrak under state contract number A81520, at a total price not to exceed $38,000.00. 2. The Borough Administrator is hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to execute a purchase order and contract to MorphoTrak under state contract number A81520 for the purchase of Live Scan Fingerprinting equipment at a total price not to exceed $38,000.00, in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney. R 57-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON ACCEPTING MADISON RECREATION CENTER MASTER PLAN FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS WHEREAS, the Borough Council established the Madison Recreation Complex Master Planning Committee by Resolution 146-2013 to oversee the development of a master plan for the Madison Recreation Center; and WHEREAS, the Committee has presented a Final Report and Recommendations to the Borough Council dated January 11, 2016; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined to accept the Final Report and Recommendations of the MRC Master Plan Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris and State of New Jersey that the Borough accepts the Final Report and Recommendations of the MRC Master Plan Committee. R 58-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF THE 2013, 2014 AND 2015 TAX APPEALS ENTITLED CATALANELLO, ROBERT G. AND BRENDA H. V. BOROUGH OF MADISON, DOCKET NOS: 005394-2013; 001065-2014; 001167-2015 OF THE TAX ASSESSMENT OF BLOCK 4204, LOT 7, KNOWN AS 272 WOODLAND ROAD IN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY WHEREAS, appeals of the real property tax assessment for tax years 2013, 2014 and 2015 on Block 4204, Lot 7 have been filed by the Taxpayer, Catalanello, Robert G & Brenda H; and PAGE 30 OF 32  Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 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 Expert; and WHEREAS, the 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: 1. Settlement of the 2013 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 272 Woodland Road Block 4204, Lot 7 Year: 2013 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 882,800 N/A $ 882,800 Imprvts: $1,451,200 N/A $1,451,200 Total: $2,334,000 N/A $2,334,000 2. Settlement of the 2014 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 272 Woodland Road Block 4204, Lot 7 Year: 2014 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 882,800 N/A $ 882,800 Imprvts: $1,451,200 N/A $1,451,200 Total: $2,334,000 N/A $2,334,000 3. Settlement of the 2015 tax appeal is hereby authorized as follows: 272 Woodland Road Block 4204, Lot 7 Year: 2015 Original Assessment County Board Judgment Settlement Amount Land: $ 882,800 N/A $ 882,800 Imprvts: $1,451,200 N/A $1,217,200 Total: $2,334,000 N/A $2,100,000 4. All municipal officials are hereby authorized to take whatever action may be necessary to implement the terms of this Resolution and authorizes the Special Tax Counsel to enter into the Stipulation of Settlement as provided by Taxpayer. PAGE 31 OF 32 Regular Meeting Minutes – January 11, 2015 UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS On motion by Mr. Catalanello, seconded by Mr. Rowe 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 $30,749.52 Health & Public Assistance 6,794.14 Public Works & Engineering 134,489.43 Community Affairs 8,601.55 Finance & Borough Clerk 3,898,451.78 Utilities 853,387.03 Total $4,932,473.45 The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers: Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None NEW BUSINESS Mayor Conley announced the following appointment: PLANNING BOARD George Limbach of Noe Avenue for an unexpired term (Johnson) through December 31, 2018. ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Osborne Borough Clerk Approved January 25, 2016 (EO) PAGE 32 OF 32