Mayor & Council

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON April 25, 2016 - 7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 25th day of April, 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 Deputy 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, 2016. This Notice was made available to members of the general public.” ROLL CALL The Deputy Borough Clerk called the roll and the following acknowledged their presence: Mayor Robert H. Conley Council Members: Robert Landrigan Carmela Vitale Astri J. Baillie Benjamin Wolkowitz Patrick W. Rowe Absent: Robert G. Catalanello, excused Also Present: Raymond M. Codey, Borough Administrator James E. Burnet, Assistant Borough Administrator John Napolitano, Esq. for Matthew J. Giacobbe, Esq., Borough Attorney Patricia Macaluso for Elizabeth Osborne, Borough Clerk, excused 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 (0) None Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. CONTRACT MATTERS (2) MILLING AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 WATER UTILITY ENGINEERING SERVICES Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. LITIGATION MATTERS (1) AFFORDABLE HOUSING Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. PERSONNEL MATTERS (3) POLICE OFFICER NON-UNION CONFIDENTIAL AND PART-TIME SALARIES PER DIEM DISPATCHERS Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. Seconded: Mr. Rowe 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, except for Mr. Catalanello, who was absent and excused. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None GREETINGS TO PUBLIC Mayor Conley made the following comments: Mayor Conley noted a new sound recording system was installed in the Council Chamber this week. Mayor Conley also noted that Madison is a leader in shared services with other communities, listing the many services shared with other towns such as the Tax Assessor, Construction Code Department, Health Department, IT Services and the Madison’s Joint Municipal Court. Mayor Conley read a letter received April 21, 2016 from Rebecca Muller, Administrative Specialist with the New Jersey Courts, to the Honorable Gary Troxell, Joint Municipal Court Judge, regarding the annual review of court records and procedures, noting the excellent leadership of Court Administrator Frank Ciampi and his staff for their organization, courtesy and professionalism. Mayor Conley reminded residents that this Wednesday, April 27th, is Madison’s Historical Streetscape Preservation Symposium, to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the second floor meeting room at the Public Safety Complex. There will be a presentation by experts including a Preservation Consultant, Architect Planner, a Real Estate Broker, a Contractor with expertise in preserving historic homes and a tree consultant. On Wednesday, April 20th, the second annual Madison Avenue Challenge between Fairleigh Dickinson and Drew University took place, with avictory for Fairleigh Dickinson. Mayor Conley thanked Steve Coppola and Ken Waer for arranging the event. Mayor Conley invited Christine Hammitt to come forward and presented her with a service medallion for eight years of service as a volunteer with the Shade Tree Management Board, noting she served on the Board from 2008 to 2016. Mayor Conley invited Kate McElvany and her family forward and announced Kate as this year’s May Day tee-shirt contest winner. Mayor Conley presented Kate with a framed tee shirt and thanked her for a job well done. PROCLAMATIONS: PAGE 2 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 Mayor Conley invited Jim DeVivo and the young playwrights forward and presented the following Proclamation: Proclamation of the B o r o u g h o f M a d i s on Proclaiming April 2016 as Madison Young Playwrights Month at Writers Theatre Madison, New Jersey Whereas, Writers Theatre, founded in 1986, has nurtured creative writing skills for all ages through the New Jersey Writers Project, a co-sponsored program of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State; and Whereas, Writers Theatre has produced performances and offered new plays to local and statewide audiences as a result of its dedication to prospective playwrights; and Whereas, Writers Theatre, brings a unique program to the community through its local in-school playwriting initiative, the Madison Young Playwrights Program; and Whereas, Writers Theatre will present performances of student-written work during in-school assemblies presented this spring; and Whereas, Writers Theatre has continually received a positive response from students, teachers, and parents for its effectiveness in working with all students, many of whom have realized the benefits of self-discovery and expression through playwriting; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison, on behalf of the Governing Body, do hereby proclaim April 2016 as MADISON YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS MONTH. In so doing, I extend very best wishes to Writers Theatre and to all young writers within our community for continued growth and success. Further, I encourage the public’s participation in celebrating and commending our young playwrights for their creativity, artistry and expression. ________________________ Robert H. Conley, Mayor April 25, 2016 Mayor Conley invited Harriet McCarter and Alison Kentos forward and presented the following Proclamation: Proclamation Whereas, the Week of the Young Child™ was first established in 1971, recognizing that the early childhood years lay the foundation for children’s success in school and later life; and PAGE 3 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 Whereas, the purpose of the Week of the Young Child™ is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs; and Whereas, the Northwest Chapter of the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children and other local organizations, in conjunction with the National Association for the Education of Young Children, are celebrating the Week of the Young Child™ April 25-29, 2016; and Whereas, these organizations are working to improve early learning opportunities, including early literacy programs, that can provide a foundation of learning for young children; and Whereas, teachers and others who make a difference in the lives of young children in the Borough of Madison deserve thanks and recognition; and Whereas, Celebrating Our Youngest Learners is the theme of the 2016 Week of the Young Child™; and Whereas, public policies that support early learning for all young children are crucial to young children’s futures; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison, on behalf of the governing body, do hereby proclaim April 25-29, 2016 as the Week of the Young Child™ and encourage all citizens to work to make a good investment in early childhood in our community. ________________________ Robert H. Conley, Mayor April 25, 2016 Mayor Conley invited Patty Macaluso forward and read and presented the following Proclamation: Proclamation of the B o r o u g h o f M a d i s on Recognizing Municipal Clerks Week May 1 through May 7, 2016 WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital part of local government exists throughout the world; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public servants; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of government at other levels; and PAGE 4 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks have pledged to be ever mindful of their neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all; and WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on functions of local government and community; and WHEREAS, Municipal Clerks continually strive to improve the administration of the affairs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through participation in education programs, seminars, workshops and the annual meetings of their state, province, county and international professional organizations; and WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that we recognize the accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk, notably Elizabeth Osborne, Patty Macaluso and Mary Vaccarello; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison, on behalf of the governing body, do hereby recognize the week of May 1 through May 7, 2016, as Municipal Clerks Week, and further extend appreciation to our Municipal Clerk, Elizabeth Osborne, and to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent. ________________________ Robert H. Conley, Mayor April 25, 2016 Mayor Conley administered Oath of Office to Volunteer Fire Fighter Justin Kovacs. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Utilities Mr. Wolkowitz of the Committee made the following comments: The staff of the Electric Department installed a new pole and anchor on Fairwood Road and Ferndale Avenue. They also installed poles, primary and secondary cables and transformers on Plain Street, replaced a transformer on Rose Avenue and completed numerous street light repairs. Service upgrades and mark out requests were also completed. The Water Department continues State mandated water testing. There were 52 requests for locating and marking underground utilities for home owners, contractors and other utilities. There were 88 requests for locating and marking underground utilities for shade tree plantings. Mr. Wolkowitz noted discussions regarding the possibility of shared services with respect to some of the Water Department’s responsibilities. Health Mr. Catalanello, Chair of the Committee, absent, no report. Finance and Borough Clerk Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: A five year report of municipal employee’s gross W2 earnings is available on the Borough website, www. rosenet.org. New employees have recently been hired in the Water Department and in the Engineer Department. Public Works employees received automatic annual steps increases. The Payroll Department has reconciled PAGE 5 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 and processed the first quarter Internet Report of Contributions (IROC) with the State of New Jersey, noting a lengthy certification process that confirms pension contributions and information. On April 15, 2016, the Borough made a $446,000.00 payment for bonds associated with several 2008 capital projects, including the new Public Safety building, the Hartley Dodge Memorial renovation and the purchase of new fire trucks. The final approved municipal budget has been sent to the Division of Local Government Services. The Chief Financial Officer and the Finance Department staff are working with various departments to update revenue reporting, noting the Borough has over 300 different revenue lines. The Borough Clerk’s Office will be open until 8:00 p.m. on May 17th for voter registration for the upcoming Primary Election. Mail-in Ballot applications are also available in the Borough Clerk’s office or on-line at morriselections.org. The 2016 Electric Utility Rebate Program is now underway with forms available in the Borough Clerk’s office, on Rosenet.org and as an inserted in electric utility bills. Public Safety Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Last Tuesday evening, April 19, 2016, fifteen members of Madison’s Fire Department participated in a live fire training program at the Morris County Fire Academy. A Class A burn building is the newest addition to the County’s fire training facility. The Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corp accompanied the Fire Department. The Fire Department is scheduled for two more live burn training sessions later this year. Five volunteer fire fighters completed a vehicle extrication course “Vehicle Rescue Hand Tools”. Thirteen fire fighters completed bleeding- control training. Community Affairs Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Madison Chamber of Commerce is hosting “Ladies Night Out” on May 5th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Residents can register for this event by visiting Short Stories at 23 Main Street. Ms. Baillie noted that gift bags will be given to the first 100 participants. May Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th. The Madison Farmer’s Market will be returning to Central Avenue beginning Thursday, June 2nd. The Farmers’ Market will be held on Central Avenue between Main Street and Cook Avenue, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The Madison Chamber of Commerce will again feature their look good, feel good Madison Program which will showcase businesses in the fields of health, wellness and beauty. The first Madison Storyteller’s Festival will be held on June 11th. This event will be held on Green Village Road between Main Street and Kings Road, bring together Madison’s unique arts and culture community. More information can be found on Madison’s Storyteller’s Festival Facebook page. Public Works and Engineering Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Rowe noted roadwork on John Avenue and Valley Road is now complete. The road and sewer teams are working together to prepare manholes for milling and overlay projects. Over the next month, the Public Works staff will plant over 100 trees for the Shade Tree Commission. In the Sewer Department, sewer cleaning work has begun. Milling and overlay projects will begin later this week. Paving will begin next week for Court Place, Parkside Avenue, Hillcrest Road, Highview Avenue, Union Avenue, and Seven Oaks Circle. Also, the access road to the Madison Recreation Complex and the Public Library parking lots will be paved next week. A preconstruction meeting to initiate the 2016 Road Improvement Program is scheduled for April 28th with Cifelli and Son. Sidewalk replacement is also included in this project. Plans and specifications for Prospect Street reconstruction project PAGE 6 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 were completed and submitted to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Preliminary mark out work will take place this week to confirm curb locations for traffic calming work. In the Sewer Department, plans and specifications for the North Street Pump Station were received from Kleinfelder confirming earlier cost estimates for the pump and electrical panel replacements. If funding is advanced, the job will go out to bid this summer. A second round of cleaning and closed circuit TV inspection work of the Madison Chatham Joint Meeting trunk sewer between Garden Avenue and Brook Lake Road was completed on April 24th. In the Water Department Well E turbidity readings have continued to climb within acceptable ranges. A complete set of water quality tests will be completed, and the well will be reconnected for water supply purposes. Water main replacement plans on Central Avenue and Greenwood Avenue and hydrant replacements on Lathrop Avenue and Gibbons Place will be designed this summer for bidding this fall. In the Parks Department, bids for Danforth Road Sports Fields Site Remediation Phase 2 were opened on April 14th. The Memorial Park skating rink field is scheduled for its final topsoil and seeding this week. The softball scoreboard at the Madison Recreation Complex is being installed this week. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection provided comments regarding the wetlands at Memorial Park. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS The Deputy Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications: Letter received April 21, 2016 from Rebecca Muller, Administrative Specialist with the New Jersey Courts to the Honorable Gary Troxell, Joint Municipal Court Judge regarding the annual review of the court records and procedures. Ms. Muller noted the excellent leadership of Court Administrator Frank Ciampi. 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 04/25/2016-1 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR VARIOUS ELECTRIC UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Mr. Burnet provided an explanation of six electric capital ordinances as listed for introduction. Mr. Burnet invited Council Members to attend a meeting with the Utility Advisory Committee on May 12, 2016. The vendor Alstar will present a detailed presentation of automated handheld meters and meter reading devices, noting both South River and Seaside Hieghts currently use these devices. Ordinances 17-2016 through 21-2016 and 36-2016 are listed for introduction. 04/25/2016-2 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS PURCHASES PAGE 7 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 Mr. Codey summarized the importance of funds being requested from the General Capital Improvement Fund and Water Capital Improvement Fund for various Public Works purchases. Ordinances 22-2016 through 27-2016 are listed for introduction. 04/25/2016-3 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR VARIOUS FIRE DEPARTMENT PURCHASES Fire Chief Lou DeRosa provided an explanation of requests for funds from the General Capital Improvement Fund. Ordinances 28-2016 through 32-2016 and 37-2016 are listed for introduction. 04/25/2016-4 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL AND WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR VARIOUS ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENTS Borough Engineer Robert Vogel provided an explanation of the proposed appropriation funding ordinances for capital projects. Ordinances 33-2016 through 35-2016, 38-2016 and 39-2016 are listed for introduction. 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 Deputy Clerk made the following statement: The ordinances scheduled for first reading have a hearing date set for May 9, 2016; will be published in the Madison Eagle, posted on the Bulletin Board and made available to members of the public requesting copies. Mayor Conley called up Ordinances for first reading and asked the Deputy Clerk to read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE 17-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $210,000.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW HISTORIC LAMPPOSTS ON KINGS ROAD Mr. Wolkowitz moved that Ordinance 17-2016, which the Deputy Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello PAGE 8 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 ORDINANCE 18-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $125,000.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PURCHASE OF SUBMERSIBLE UNDERGROUND TRANSFORMERS FOR THE COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Mr. Wolkowitz moved that Ordinance 18-2016, which the Deputy Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 19-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $120,000.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SECURITY FENCE AT THE KINGS ROAD AND JAMES PARK SUBSTATIONS Mr. Wolkowitz moved that Ordinance 19-2016, which the Deputy Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 20-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING OUTDOOR STAIRWAY AT THE KINGS ROAD SUBSTATION Mr. Wolkowitz moved that Ordinance 20-2016, which the Deputy Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 21-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERAS AT THE KINGS ROAD AND JAMES PARK SUBSTATIONS Mr. Wolkowitz moved that Ordinance 21-2016, which the Deputy Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello PAGE 9 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 ORDINANCE 22-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $180,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PURCHASE LARGE TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 22-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 23-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $70,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PURCHASE A TWO TON DUMP TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 23-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 24-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $70,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PURCHASE A TWO TON DUMP TRUCK FOR THE SEWER DEPARTMENT Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 24-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 25-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $70,000.00 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MINI EXCAVATOR WITH ACCESSORIES Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 25-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 26-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $30,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PURCHASE WINDOWS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE PAGE 10 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 26-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 27-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $10,000.00 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR WELL UPGRADES IN THE WATER DEPARTMENT Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 27-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 28-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $42,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLE Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 28-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 29-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $15,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE ANTENNA FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO AT THE MIDWOOD WATER TANK Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 29-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 30-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $12,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND TO PURCHASE NEW MULTI-GAS GAS METERS Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 30-2016, which the Deputy 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: PAGE 11 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 31-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $12,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW SET OF “JAWS OF LIFE” RESCUE TOOL Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 31-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 32-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $11,500.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) NEW SETS OF FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 32-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 33-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $130,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE 2016 STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 33-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 34-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $470,000.00 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE 2016 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 34-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello PAGE 12 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 ORDINANCE 35-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $190,000.00 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE 2016 WATER IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 35-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 36-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $35,000.00 FROM THE ELECTRIC CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED METERS AND A HANDHELD METER READING DEVICE Mr. Wolkowitz moved that Ordinance 36-2016, which the Deputy Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 37-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $8,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A REUSABLE FORCIBLE ENTRY TRAINING PROP Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 37-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 38-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING ORDINANCE 40-2015 APPROPRIATING $200,000.00 FROM THE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND FOR THE BAYLEY ELLARD SPORTS FIELDS TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FROM $200,000.00 TO $240,000.00 Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 38-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ORDINANCE 39-2016 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING ORDINANCE 18-2012 APPROPRIATING $485,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE NORTH STREET PUMP STATION FROM $485,000.00 TO $835,000.00 PAGE 13 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 Mr. Rowe moved that Ordinance 39-2016, which the Deputy 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. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS The Deputy 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. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Abstain: Mr. Landrigan R 142-2016 Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello R 137-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING CONTRACT TO TILCON NEW YORK, INC. FOR PAVING IMPROVEMENTS UNDER MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE BID IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $365,290.00 R 138-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS DANIEL TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER R 139-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SETTING SALARIES FOR FULL-TIME NON-UNION PERSONNEL R 140-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SETTING SALARIES FOR PART-TIME NON-UNION PERSONNEL R 141-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING APPOINTMENT OF RYAN DUNN TO THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER R 142-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SUPPORTING H.R. 343, THE VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY RESPONDERS TAX DEDUCTION ACT R 143-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR JOE MITCHELL SOCCER CAMP R 144-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW) PAGE 14 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 R 145-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY GOOD GRIEF, INC.TO CONDUCT AN ON-PREMISE MERCHANDISE RAFFLE ON SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 R 146-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY PTO KINGS ROAD SCHOOL R 147-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING THE HIRING OF EDWARD GIBNEY AND JOSEPH MONTAGNA AS PER DIEM DISPATCHERS IN THE MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT R 148-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $ 6,000.00 IN LEGAL FEES TO CONTEST THE PILGRIM PIPELINE R 149-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING FRIDAY EVENING DOWNTOWN CONCERT SERIES R 150-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO HATCH MOTT MACDONALD FOR WATER UTILITY ENGINEERING SERVICES R 151-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, UTILIZING MUNICIPAL PROFESSIONALS FOR THE REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS R 152-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING FOR RETAINING A CONSULTANT TO PREPARE DOWNTOWN MARKET ANALYSIS AND STRATEGIES UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS On motion by Mr. Rowe, seconded by Mr. Wolkowitz 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 $30,453.79 Health & Public Assistance 21,147.04 Public Works & Engineering 179,846.04 Community Affairs 49,186.27 Finance & Borough Clerk 3,694,455.60 Utilities 791,581.67 Total $4,766,670.41 The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello PAGE 15 OF 16 Regular Meeting Minutes – April 25, 2016 NEW BUSINESS Mayor Conley announced the following appointment and requested Council confirmation: SHADE TREE MANAGEMENT BOARD Alice Wade, 36 Green Avenue, for an unexpired term (Hammitt) through December 31, 2017 Mr. Wolkowitz moved confirmation of the foregoing appointment. Ms. Baillie seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe Nays: None Absent: Mr. Catalanello ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Macaluso for Elizabeth Osborne Borough Clerk Approved May 23, 2016 (EO) PAGE 16 OF 16