Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · July 11, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON
July 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 July, 2016. Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 7:30 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, 2016. 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
Absent, excused: 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)
June 13, 2016
June 27, 2016
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
CONTRACT MATTERS (3)
HDM REMEDIATION
MADISON COMMONS SEWERAGE AGREEMENT
Regular Meeting Minutes – July 11, 2016
GROTTA GRANT PHASE 2 APPLICATION
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.
Mayor Conley asked for a moment of silence for five police officers murdered in
Dallas, Texas. Mayor Conley noted that he has asked for a moment of silence for
moviegoers in Aurora, Colorado, children and teachers in Sandy Hook, Connecticut,
officer workers in San Bernardino, California, residents of Orlando, Florida and
again this evening for Police Officers in Dallas, Texas. Mayor Conley also noted that
the members of the Madison Police Department and police officers across our
county need and deserve our support. Mayor Conley ordered all Borough flags to
be flown at half staff on Friday, July 15th.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Catalanello moved approval of the Executive Minutes of June 13, 2016. Mrs.
Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Mr. Catalanello moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2016.
Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote
recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Mr. Catalanello moved approval of the Executive Minutes of June 27, 2016.
Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote
recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Mr. Catalanello moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 27, 2016.
Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote
recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
GREETINGS TO PUBLIC
Mayor Conley made the following comments:
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY:
Employee of the Month for July is Lisa Quinn of the Construction Department for her
commitment and dedication working to close out many old and complicated permits,
resulting in the issuance of a record number of certificates in the month of May and her
mentoring of summer interns and part-time employees.
ANNIVERSARIES FOR JULY:
James Finelli of the Department of Public Works – 30th Anniversary on July 7th
Jack Dunne of the Madison Fire Department – 25th Anniversary on July 15th
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Utilities
Mr. Wolkowitz, Chair of the Committee, absent.
Health
Mr. Catalanello, Chair of the Committee made the following comments:
The Madison Health Department reminds residents to use care this summer
season, including the use of sunscreen, and notes that pets also need care during
hot weather. Please remove all standing water for mosquito control and never leave
food or garbage out of doors, so as not to attract wildlife and rodents. Reporting for
the Engineering Department, Mr. Catalanello noted that Cifelli & Sons Construction
completed drainage, curb and sidewalk work at Cross Street this past week.
Subcontractor Reivax Construction finished all water utility work. Public Service
Electric & Gas has started a gas main replacement on Kinney and West Streets.
Downtown planter reconstruction work on Waverly Place was initiated last week.
Prospect Street Reconstruction bids have been advertised and are due on July 28th.
An Executive Order from Governor Chris Christie dated June 30, 2016 placed all
Municipal Aid projects in moratorium due to financial constraints of the
Transportation Trust Fund. This will not immediately impact any of Madison’s
construction projects, but will delay reimbursements for reconstruction work on
Ridgedale Avenue. A pre Bid meeting for North Street Pump Station was held with
interested bidders on July 7, 2016. Bids are due July 26th. Vollers Construction
Co. expects to start work on the Danforth Road Sports Fields Site Remediation
project on July 18th. Contract letters have been sent to Leo Hinds regarding poor
seed and turf maintenance at the Memorial Park Skating Rink and Sports Field.
Additional work is required to have the surface playable in September. The
Memorial Park Letter of Interpretation application will be resubmitted this week with
all state comments addressed. The wetland buffers are anticipated to be 150 feet in
forested areas and 50 feet in previously developed areas. The final letter from the
state is expected by the end of August.
Finance and Borough Clerk
Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The third quarter tax bills will be mailed to property owners this week, with a due
date of August 1st. If residents are away on August 1st, payments can be made
online or ahead of time in the Tax Collector office at the Hartley Dodge Memorial.
Employee pension contributions have increased as of July 1st to 7.20%.
Public Safety
Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Madison Fire Department responded to 131 incidents during the month of June,
including 29 general alarms, 24 still alarms, 30 investigations and 38 medical calls.
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The new battery operated ‘Jaws of Life’ is now is service and all personnel have
been trained in use. Mrs. Vitale read an editorial from the July 8th Madison Eagle
regarding the recent police shooting in Dallas, Texas, noting the support for our
local police officers and thanking them for their service. Mrs. Vitale also noted that
all share their pain. The Water Utility Department reports continued sampling for
State mandated testing, 41 requests for service locations and markouts, and three
service turn-offs for repairs. A water main for the KRE project has been relocated
and a mini-excavator has been delivered.
Community Affairs
Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, absent.
Public Works and Engineering
Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, absent.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - NONE
INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2)
Mayor Conley opened the meeting to the public for their opportunity to ask
questions and make comments on those items listed on the Agenda only. Mayor
asked that, upon recognition by the Chair, the person shall proceed to the lectern
and give his/her name and address in an audible tone of voice, and print the same
on the sheet provided for the record. He/she shall limit his/her statement to three
(3) minutes or less.
Since no member of the public wished to be heard, the invitation for discussion was
closed.
AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
07/11/2016-1 STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 24 IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE
Mayor Conley announced a meeting of Federal, State and local officials to discuss
improvements to State Highway 24 and the surrounding roadways, due to continued
construction along the Park Avenue corridor. The work session will be held
Tuesday, July 26th at the Hartley Dodge Memorial.
07/11/2016-2 Item removed and the # retired
ADVERTISED HEARINGS
The Clerk made the following statement:
Ordinances scheduled for hearing tonight were submitted in writing at a Regular
meeting of the Mayor and Council held on June 27, 2016, were introduced by title and
passed on first reading, were published in the Madison Eagle and made available to
members of the general public requesting same.
Mayor Conley called up Ordinances for second reading and asked the Clerk to read
said ordinances by title:
ORDINANCE 52-2016
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
AND SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 195-46, 195-47 AND 195-48 OF
THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “LAND
DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this ordinance is to clarify and
amend certain provisions of the Borough Code pertaining to affordable housing,
pending adoption of a comprehensive affordable housing ordinance after approval
by the New Jersey Superior Court.
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison, pursuant to the decision of the New
Jersey Supreme Court In the Matter of Adoption of N.J.A.C. 5:96 and 5:97 by the
New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing, N.J. 221, NJ., 1 (2015), filed a
Declaratory Judgment Action on July 7, 2015 with the Superior Court, Law Division,
Morris County (the “Court Action”); and
WHEREAS, as part of the Court Action, the Borough of Madison submitted,
on November 30, 2015, its proposed Fair Share Housing Plan, which includes a
proposed comprehensive amendment to the Borough Affordable Housing codes;
and
WHEREAS, given the unanticipated time delays in the Court Action, the
Borough has determined that it is in the best interest of the Borough to take the
interim step of amending and clarifying certain sections of Chapters 195-46, 195-47
and 195-48, including eliminating references to prior regulations of the New Jersey
Council on Affordable Housing (“COAH”) which are no longer in effect; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board recommends to the Borough Council the
adoption of these amendments and supplements to the Land Development
Ordinance and finds that they are substantially consistent with the Master Plan or
designed to effectuate such plan elements, and/or if they are wholly or partially
inconsistent, that an affirmative vote of the majority of the full authorized
membership of the governing body has been received in recognition of the
substantial public benefits as cited in the Statement of Purpose section of this
Ordinance.
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:
I
Section 195-46 of the Madison Borough Code entitled “Affordable
Housing Development Fees” shall be amended and supplemented as follows:
SECTION 195-46B shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
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B. Basic Requirements. The Borough of Madison shall continue to
collect development fees, and shall spend those development fees in accordance
with any spending plan approved by COAH or approved in the Court Action.
SECTION 195-46E shall be deleted in its entirety and shall be replaced with
the following:
E. Non-residential development fees. Non-residential development fees
shall be collected in accordance with The New Jersey Non-Residential Development
Fee Act N.J.S.A. 40:55D-8.1 through 8.8.
SECTION 195 F(4) The phrase “growth share or” shall be deleted.
SECTION 195-46J All references to “RCA” or “RCAs” (Regional Contribution
Agreements) are hereby deleted. The last sentence of 195-46J(1) shall be
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
“The expenditure of all funds shall conform to a spending plan approved by
COAH or a spending plan approved in the Court Action.”
SECTION 195-46L (containing a December 31, 2014 expiration date for
actions taken with regard to development fees) shall be deleted in its entirety.
II
Section 195-47 of the Madison Borough Code, entitled “Affordable
Housing Policies, Procedures and Administration” shall be amended and
supplemented as follows:
SECTION 195-47B(2) is amended to read as follows:
(B)(2) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 195-47(B) to the contrary, the
Mayor and Borough Council may, at any time by Resolution, designate an entity
other than the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation to perform all or any portion
of the administrative and/or other functions set forth in Chapter 195-47.
SECTION 195-47E(5)(a) and (b) shall be deleted in their entirety and
replaced with the following:
(a) Income eligible residents of the Borough of Madison shall be given
priority for any units addressing the Borough’s present need under the Fair Housing
Act which are rehabilitated/created using affordable housing trust funds collected
pursuant to Chapter § 195-46.
(b) Except as provided in (a) above, there shall be no residency
preference given to Borough of Madison residents for units funded in whole or in
part from the affordable housing trust fund, unless such residency preferences are
permitted by COAH or approved in the Court Action.
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SECTION 197-47V shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
“The Administrator shall implement the affirmative marketing program for
affordable housing that has been or will be approved by Resolution of the Mayor
and Council of the Borough of Madison”.
III
Section 195-48 of the Madison Borough Code entitled “Affordable
Housing Inclusionary Development Requirements” shall be amended and
supplemented as follows:
SECTION 195-48A shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section 195-48 is to require new
developments to include a minimum inclusionary set aside for affordable housing.
SECTION 195-48C(5) the exemption in this section shall be eliminated in its
entirety.
SECTION 195-48D(1) shall be deleted in its entirety and the following shall
be inserted in its place:
D. Residential development. All new residential developments in
all zones, except as exempted above, shall be subject to the following
affordable housing requirements:
(1) In the case of residential development in any zoning
district involving the creation and/or development and/or addition of five or
more market rate dwelling units and/or single-family building lots: (i) at least
twenty percent (20%) of all for-sale dwelling units and/or for sale single
family building lots must be an affordable housing unit; and (ii) at least fifteen
(15%) of all rental units must be an affordable housing unit. Any fractional
affordable housing requirement shall be addressed by a payment in lieu
pursuant to § 195-48D(2) unless the developer agrees to round up the
number of affordable units to next whole number. The required affordable
housing unit(s) shall be constructed on-site unless the Mayor and Council,
after referral by the Planning Board, approves a proposal involving the
provision of affordable housing elsewhere within the Borough. Construction
of the affordable housing unit(s) shall be subject to the standards and
requirements in § 195-48F, and shall be subject to the affordable housing
policies, procedures and administration provisions of § 195-47.
SECTION 195-48E shall be deleted in its entirety and the following
shall be inserted in its place:
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E. All mixed use developments that involve the creation and/or
development and/or addition of five or more market rate dwelling units and/or
single family building lots shall be subject to the affordable housing
inclusionary development requirements set forth in Chapter 195-48 of the
Madison Borough Code.
SECTION 195-48F(3) (requiring residential units in a mixed use
development to be compatible in design to the non-residential use) shall be
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 195-48H(2) shall be amended to delete the second
sentence which reads “In the case of non-residential development, the
payment amount shall be recalculated in the event that there has been a
change in the total square footage of the building or structure”.
IV
This ordinance supersedes any inconsistent provisions of the Land
Development Ordinance of the Borough of Madison, whether or not stated
expressly herein. All other provisions of the Land Development Ordinance
not inconsistent herewith shall remain in effect.
Mayor Conley opened up the public hearing on Ordinance 52-2016. Since no
member of the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 52-2016, which was read by title, be finally
adopted. Mr. Landrigan seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and
the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Mayor Conley declared Ordinance 52-2016 adopted and finally passed and ordered
the Clerk to publish the notice thereof in the newspaper and to record the ordinance
as required by law.
ORDINANCE 53-2016
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $100,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR FUEL STORAGE EXPANSION AT THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
appropriate $100,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for Fuel
Storage Expansion at the Department of Public Works; and
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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
$100,000.00 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough
should appropriate $100,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for
Fuel Storage Expansion at the Department of Public Works.
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 $100,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the General Capital Improvement Fund for Fuel Storage Expansion at the
Department of Public Works.
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.
Mayor Conley opened up the public hearing on Ordinance 53-2016. Since no
member of the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Catalanello moved that Ordinance 53-2016, which was read by title, be finally
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
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
Mayor Conley declared Ordinance 53-2016 adopted and finally passed and ordered
the Clerk to publish the notice thereof in the newspaper and to record the ordinance
as required by law.
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 - 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.
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Mr. Catalanello moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. Mr.
Landrigan seconded the motion. Mr. Giacobbe read in full Resolution 219-2016 as
amended. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following
roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
R 212-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REQUESTING
THE DIRECTOR OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO APPROVE THE
INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF THE YEAR 2016
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:87 provides that the Director of the Division of
Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of
revenue in the budget of any County or Municipality when such items shall have
been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time
of the adoption of the budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of
appropriation for equal amount; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison will receive $20,487.08 from the State
of NJ, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund and
wishes to amend its 2016 Budget to include this amount as revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Madison in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey hereby
requests the Director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an
item of revenue in the budget of the year 2016 in the sum of $20,487.08, which item
is now available as a revenue from the state of N. J. Division of Highway Traffic
Safety, Drink Driving Enforcement Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $20,487.08 is hereby
appropriated under the caption ‘2016 Drunk Driving Enforcement Grant’; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above is the result of funds from the
State of NJ, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund, in
the amount of $20,487.08.
R 213-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF A 19-TON MULTIPURPOSE TRUCK FROM BUCKS COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL, INC. OF LANGHORNE, PENNSYLVANIA
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to purchase a vehicle for the
Public Works Department from an authorized vendor under State Contract #T-
2787/79123; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services through State agencies by
local contracting units is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A.
40A:11-12, et seq; and
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WHEREAS, Bucks County International, Inc., 134 Old Oxford Valley Road,
Langhorne, PA has been awarded New Jersey State contract number #T-
2787/79123; and
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has recommended that the
Borough Council utilize this contract for a 19-ton multipurpose truck, and accessory
equipment in the amount of $128,999.00; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds will be
available in an amount not to exceed $128,999.00 for this purpose in Ordinance 22-
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 purchase of a 19-ton multipurpose truck and accessory
equipment from Bucks County International, Inc., at a total price not to exceed
$128,999.00 is hereby approved under the New Jersey State contract number # T-
2787/79123.
2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on
behalf of the Borough to execute a purchase order and contract to Bucks County
International, Inc. for the purchase of a 19-ton multipurpose truck and accessory
equipment at a total price not to exceed $128,999.00, in a form acceptable to the
Borough Attorney.
R 214-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO MOTT MACDONALD AS A
LICENSED SITE REMEDIATION PROFESSIONAL AT THE HARTLEY DODGE
MEMORIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,000.00
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 Mott MacDonald in an amount not to exceed
$53,000.00, as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional for remediation issues at
Hartley Dodge Memorial; and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, Mott MacDonald has completed and submitted a Business
Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Mott MacDonald has not made
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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 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 $53,000.00 for this purpose, which funds are
available in Ordinance 50-2016.
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
Mott MacDonald as a Licensed Site Remediation Professional at Hartley Dodge
Memorial in an amount not to exceed $53,000.00, such contract to be in a form
approved by the Borough Attorney.
2. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification, Political Contribution
Disclosure Form and the Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this
resolution.
3. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of the
adoption of this resolution in the official newspaper of the Borough of Madison within
ten (10) days of its adoption pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
R 215-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
RELEASE OF PERFORMANCE BOND FOR JOHN DESIMONE REGARDING THE
DEVELOPMENT ON BLOCK 3404 LOT 4, a/k/a 397 WOODLAND ROAD,
MADISON, NEW JERSEY
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Performance
Bond of $29,430.00 be released to John DeSimone, in connection with site
improvements located at 397 Woodland Road, Block 3404, Lot 4; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer advises that all site work has been
completed.
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 Performance
Bond described herein be released to John DeSimone upon confirmation by the
Borough Engineer that all conditions and requirements specified in the applicable
zoning approval, Borough Code and BOCA Code are satisfied.
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R 216-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BPOE #1465 MADISON
LODGE TO CONDUCT DAILY INSTANT RAFFLE GAMES, INCLUDING
SUNDAYS
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 5:8-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:47-1.1 et seq. prohibit
the conducting of games of chance on Sunday unless specifically authorized by a
duly adopted municipal ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 1982, the Council of the Borough of Madison
adopted Ordinance No. 5-82 to allow the Council, by resolution, to permit qualified
organizations to conduct games of chance on Sunday; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Legalized Games of Chance Control
Commission has issued Registration Identification No. 274-6-34038 to BPOE #1465
Madison Lodge; and
WHEREAS, an Application for Raffles License, together with all necessary
documents and fees, has been submitted to the Madison Borough Clerk's Office by
BPOE #1465 Madison Lodge to conduct Instant Raffle Games seven days a week
on its premises at 192 Main Street, Madison, from September 8, 2016 through
September 8, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the aforementioned
Application for Raffles License, R.A. No. 1380, to be held as listed above, be and
the same is hereby approved.
R 217-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
35th ANNUAL GIRALDA FARMS RUN ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2016
WHEREAS, the Rose City Runners Club has requested permission to use
portions of Loantaka Way, Woodland Road, Treadwell Avenue, Dodge Drive and
Madison Avenue in connection with the annual Giralda Farms Run; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief recommends approval of this request; and
WHEREAS, the Rose City Runners Club has agreed to reimburse the
Madison Police Department for all expenses incurred in connection with the
monitoring of said race; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has reviewed said request and determined
that it should be granted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey that the Rose City Runners
Club is hereby granted permission to use portions of Loantaka Way, Woodland
Road, Treadwell Avenue, Dodge Drive and Madison Avenue in connection with the
annual Giralda Farms Run to be conducted on Sunday, November 20, 2016,
between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. subject to the condition that the
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Rose City Runners Club reimburse the Madison Police Department for all expenses
incurred in connection with the monitoring of said race.
R 218-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH MADISON
COMMONS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, Madison Common Condominium Association has a detention
basin on its property located in Madison, N.J.; and
WHEREAS, the detention basin accumulated extraordinarily large amounts
of silt and debris, which required dredging; and
WHEREAS, Madison Commons Condominium Association has incurred
expense associated with dredging and maintenance of the basin, for several years
and anticipates additional expenses in 2016; and
WHEREAS, the parties have entered into an agreement where in the
Borough will contribute to the expenses for dredging and maintenance of the basin;
and
WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney and the Borough Administrator have both
recommended the settlement; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of
funds in Account 470 (Contingency) for this purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey that the Borough shall pay
the Madison Commons Association the sum of $5,000.00 each July 1st, until and
including July 1, 2020 and that the Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to
execute any documents deemed necessary to effectuate the settlement.
R 219-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
AN APPLICATION FOR PHASE 2 OF THE GROTTA FUND FOR SENIOR CARE
AGE FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES GRANT
WHEREAS, the Madison/Chatham Tri-Town 55+ Coalition for Age Friendly
Communities has met all requirements in Phase I of the Grotta Fund for Senior Care
to apply for the $75,000 Phase 2 Age Friendly Communities Grant on behalf of
Madison and The Chathams; and
WHEREAS, this coalition will function to assess the assets and needs of the
communities to become or maintain age friendly status; and
WHEREAS, the grant will run in two parts for up to $25,000 from October 1,
2016 through December 31, 2016 in Part A and up to $75,000 (less the amount
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spent in Part A) from January 1, 2017 through September 30, 2017 for Part B and
will be renewable for two additional years; and
WHEREAS, there is a 100% match request that will be met through existing
resources and in-kind donations and will not require additional funds from any of the
involved communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey that the governing body
shall approve the Madison/Chatham Tri-Town 55+ coalition and Madison Health
Department making an application for the $75,000 Phase 2 Age Friendly
Communities grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon passage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution is expressly contingent
upon the Board of Health providing a quarterly report documenting the direct and
indirect costs incurred as a result of the Phase 2 Grotta grant to the Madison
governing body.
R 220-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY BAROQUE ORCHESTRA OF
NEW JERSEY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris,
State of New Jersey, that the following application for Raffles License, to be held as
listed below, be and the same is hereby approved:
BAROQUE ORCHESTRA OF NEW JERSEY
I.D. No. 323-5-41099
R.A. No. 1381 – On Premise
August 13, 2016
R 221-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY PTSO MADISON HIGH
SCHOOL
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris,
State of New Jersey, that the following applications for Raffles Licenses, to be held
as listed below, be and the same are hereby approved:
PTSO MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
I.D. No. 274-5-33795
R.A. No. 1382– On Premise
October 27, 2016
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R.A. No. 1383 – Off Premise
October 27, 2016
R.A. No. 1384 – On Premise
September 1, 2016
September 10, 2016
September 24, 2016
October 1, 2016
October 29, 2016
November 24, 2016
R 222-2016 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
RESOLUTION 210-2016 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR A POLICE VEHICLE
THROUGH THE MORRIS COUNTY CO-OPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Resolution 210-2016 awarded a contract through the Morris
County Co-Operative Pricing Council to Beyer Ford, 170 Ridgedale Avenue
Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, for the purchase of a Police department vehicle at
a total price not to exceed $33,117.00; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has recommended that the
Borough amend Resolution 210-2016 to correctly state that the purchase of the
police vehicle is a direct purchase in the amount of $33,117.00 from Beyer Ford,
with funds appropriated in Ordinance 40-2016; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available
in an amount not to exceed $33,117.00, in Ordinance 40-2016.
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. Resolution 210-2016 is amended to correctly state that the purchase
of the police vehicle is a direct purchase with Beyer Ford.
2. The Administrator is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf
of the Borough, an amended purchase order and contract to Beyer Ford, 170
Ridgedale Avenue Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, for the purchase of a Police
department vehicle at a total price not to exceed $33,117.00, in a form acceptable to
the Borough Attorney.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
On motion by Mr. Wolkowitz, seconded by Mr. Catalanello and carried, the following
vouchers of the Borough of Madison were approved for payment, and the
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supporting documentation of said vouchers was made part of the Supplemental
Minute Book.
Public Safety $55,858.27
Health & Public Assistance 1,548.85
Public Works & Engineering 69,746.16
Community Affairs 58,737.01
Finance & Borough Clerk 528,869.81
Utilities 298,500.84
Total $1,013,260.94
The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Conley announces the following appointments and requested Council
confirmation:
Madison Housing Authority
Diane Driscoll; 70 Union Hill Road, Commissioner, Madison Housing
Authority through August 10, 2021
Jerald Mantone; 1 Highland Ave., Commissioner, Madison Housing
Authority through August 10, 2020
Mrs. Vitale moved confirmation of the foregoing appointments. Mr. Landrigan
seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mr. Catalanello, Mr. Landrigan, Mrs. Vitale
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz, Mr. Rowe
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Osborne
Borough Clerk
Approved July 25, 2016 (EO)
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