Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · March 26, 2018
Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes – March 26, 2018
Current Fund $3,723,441.19
General Capital Fund 194,930.15
Electric Operating Fund 1,314,271.95
Electric Capital Fund 0.00
Water Operating Fund 26,403.85
Water Capital Fund 0.00
Trusts 10,991.75
Total $5,270,038.89
The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Conley announced the following appointments and requests
Council confirmation:
WHIPPANY RIVER WATERSHED ACTION COMMITTEE
John F. Hoover, Council Liaison, through December 31,
2018.
MUNICIPAL AUDIT COMMITTEE
David Luber, 7 Lawrence Road, for an unexpired three year
term through December 31, 2018.
Mr. Rowe moved confirmation of the foregoing appointments. Mrs. Vitale seconded
the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Osborne
Borough Clerk
Approved April 9, 2018 (EO)
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R 116-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RESCINDING
RESOLUTION 88-2018 RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JIMMY
CONNORS, LLC FOR THE MADISON CIVIC CENTER FLOORING
REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,890.00
WHEREAS, Resolution 88-2018 authorized a contract to be awarded to
Jimmy Connors, LLC for replacement flooring at the Madison Civic Center in the
amount of $23,890.00; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has recommended that
Resolution 88-2018 be rescinded, and that the Council authorize the Senior Center
Director to seek quotes from other vendors; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that Resolution 88-
2018 should be rescinded and that the contract for replacement of flooring project at
the Madison Civic Center be withdrawn.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that Resolution 88-2018
is hereby rescinded, and the Senior Center Director and Qualified Purchasing Agent
are authorized to seek quotes for competitive pricing from other vendors.
R 117-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION 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 application for Raffles License, to be held as
listed below, be and the same is hereby approved:
PTSO MADISON HS
I.D. No. 274-5-33795
R.A. No. 1437 – Off premise 50/50
May 19, 2018
R 118-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING
JAMES MATTINA AS ELECTRIC UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
Adopted earlier in the Council meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
On motion by Mr. Rowe, seconded by Mrs. Vitale 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the request of the
American Association of University Women of Madison (AAUW) to put up temporary
signs as described herein from May 14, 2018 to June 13, 2018, is approved.
R 115-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE MADISON BOROUGH COUNCIL
AWARDING THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ELECTRICAL TESTING
FOR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF KINGS ROAD AND JAMES PARK
SUBSTATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $127,500.00
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for testing
and maintenance of the Kings Road and James Park electric substations for a
period of three years (the “Contract”) in accordance with the Local Public Contracts
Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the only qualified bid was submitted by American Electrical
Testing in the amount of $127,500.00; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Officer and the Electric Utility
Superintendent have recommended that the Borough Council award the contract to
American Electrical Testing in the amount of $127,500.00; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in the Electric Department Operating
Budget, Account 9502, Subaccount 215, or in any other account that may be
deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the
availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer
pending approval of the 2018 budget.
WHEREAS, the second and third years of the contract are expressly
contingent upon adequate appropriation of funding for said purpose in the 2019 and
2020 municipal budgets.
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 testing and maintenance of the Kings
Road and James Park electric substations for a period of three years is hereby
awarded to American Electrical Testing as the lowest responsible bidder and based
upon its bid in the amount of $127,500.00.
2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into the contract with American
Electrical Testing in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.
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at a total price not to exceed $49,918.00, in a form acceptable to the Borough
Attorney.
R 112-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING
APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK HEFFERNAN AS AN INTERN IN THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Administrator/CFO has recommended
the appointment of student Patrick Heffernan, as a part-time unpaid Intern in the
Finance Department; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council 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 appointment of
Patrick Heffernan, as a part-time unpaid Intern in the Finance Department, is hereby
approved.
R 113-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING
APPOINTMENTS OF INTERNS HALEY PODMISKY, MEGHAN PODIMSKY AND
DAVID VACCARELLO TO SUMMER INTERN POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the Purchasing/Personnel Officer has recommended
appointment of Haley Podmisky, Meghan Podimsky and David Vaccarello to the
position of Summer Intern for the Borough of Madison; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council agrees with these recommendations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that upon receipt of
satisfactory results of the background check, Haley Podmisky, Meghan Podimsky
and David Vaccarello are hereby appointed to the position of Summer Interns
effective immediately at the rate of pay of $12.00 per hour with no benefits.
R 114-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
TEMPORARY SIGNS FOR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
(AAUW)
WHEREAS, the American Association of University Women of Madison
(AAUW) has requested permission to put up temporary signs advertising a Book
Fair on June 8-11, 2018, at the College of Saint Elizabeth; and
WHEREAS, up to ten (10) signs would be posted commencing on May 14,
2018 and removed by June 13, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that temporary
sign regulations be waived to permit said activity.
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OEM Coordinator John Rafter
OEM Deputy Coordinator/Public Information Officer Lt. Joseph Longo
OEM Asst. Deputy Coordinator Mike Shugrue
OEM Asst. Deputy Coordinator Sgt. James Cavezza
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the Morris County Office of Emergency Management Deputy Coordinator.
R 111-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FORTY (40) VISTA XLT 2 PIECE BODY
CAMERAS TO WATCH GUARD UNDER STATE CONTRACT A-81300-21817-82
IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,918.00
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to award a contract for the
purchase of forty (40) Vista XLT 2 piece body cameras to Watch Guard of Allen,
Texas, under state contract number A 81300-21817-82 in the aggregate amount up
to $49,918.00; 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, the Qualified Purchasing Agent has determined that the
aggregate cost of those services will exceed $17,500.00; and
WHEREAS, Watch Guard has been awarded state contract A 81300-21817-
82 for body cameras and equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Police Chief has recommended that the Borough Council
utilize this contract for the purchase of forty (40) Vista XLT 2 piece body cameras in
the aggregate amount not to exceed $49,918.00; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in 33-2017, or in any other account that may
be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the
availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief Financial Officer.
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 a forty (40) Vista XLT 2 piece
body cameras is hereby awarded to Watch Guard of Allen, Texas under state
contract number A 81300-21817-82, at a total aggregate price not to exceed
$49,918.00.
2. The Borough Administrator is hereby authorized and directed
on behalf of the Borough to execute a purchase order and contract to Watch Guard
under state contract number A 81300-21817-82 for the purchase of body cameras
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WHEREAS, Gary Hall, Esq. and Keith Loughlin, Esq. have recommended
that the attached Developer’s Agreement concerning the Property be entered into
upon approval of the form and substance of the Agreement by the Borough
Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and the State of New Jersey, that the attached
Developer’s Agreement between 34 Walnut Street, LLC and the Borough of
Madison is hereby approved subject to the approval of the Borough Attorney, and
the Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the
Borough to execute the Developer’s Agreement.
R 109-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON CONFIRMING
PAYMENT #1 AND CHANGE ORDERS #1 AND #2 TO JO MED CONTRACTING
CORP. FOR THE CENTRAL AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Engineer has advised the Council that
changes in water main replacement work on Central Avenue were encountered
during the Central Avenue Water Main Replacement project; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Engineer has recommended that based
on said change orders, the base contract with Jo Med Contracting Corp. shall be
increased by $12,000.00 (1.4%) which results in no additional appropriation being
needed; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to authorize disbursement of Payment #1
and Change Orders #1 and #2 in the cumulative amount of $258,009.50.
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has confirmed the adequate funds for
this purpose are contained in Ordinance 38-204 (W-06-55-612-602).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that payment in the
amount of $258,009.50 to the Jo Med Contracting Corp. contract for the Central
Avenue Water Main Replacement project is approved.
R 110-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED that the following appointments are made to the office of
Emergency Management by the Borough of Madison in the County of Morris and State
of New Jersey. The appointment of the Coordinator shall be for a three (3) year term
through December 31, 2020. The other Deputy Coordinator positions herein listed shall
be for a term of one (1) year through December 31, 2018.
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WHEREAS, Navistar/Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre, Inc. has been awarded the
National Joint Powers Alliance Co-Operative Pricing contract number 081716-NVS
for a Workstar Truck with Hook Lift and attachments; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the Qualified Purchasing
Agent have recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the
purchase of a Workstar Truck with Hook Lift and attachments in the amount of
$199,438.43.00; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Ordinance 36-2017 , or in any other
account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his
designee, and the availability of funds has been contingently certified by the Chief
Financial Officer pending approval of the 2018 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 Navistar/Mid-Atlantic Truck Centre, Inc. for the
purchase of a Workstar Truck with Hook Lift and attachments, at a total price not to
exceed $199,438.43 under the National Joint Powers Alliance Co-Operative Pricing
contract number 081716-NVS for a Workstar Truck with Hook Lift and attachments
and same is hereby ratified and approved.
R 107-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE FOR A POLICE DISCIPLINARY
MATTER
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Council hereby
authorizes execution of the attached agreement to resolve a PBA personnel
disciplinary issue by the Mayor and/or Borough Administrator and Borough Clerk.
R 108-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AND 34
WALNUT STREET, LLC, BLOCK: 1601, LOT: 41, 34 WALNUT STREET
WHEREAS, 34 Walnut Street, LLC ("Developer") is the owner of certain
property in the Borough of Madison designated as Tax Block 1601, Lot 41 on the
current Tax Map of the Borough (the “Property”); and
WHEREAS, Developer obtained from the Madison Borough Board of
Adjustment approvals for construction of eight (8) townhouse condominium units in
four separate two-family buildings in an R-4 (Single/Two Family Residential) Zone
on the Property by Resolution adopted on October 30, 2017, which provided for
execution of a Developer’s Agreement with the Borough; and
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1. That with reference to the following items, the amounts have
been calculated pursuant to law and appropriated as such in the budget:
a. Payment of interest and debt redemption charges
b. Deferred charges and statutory expenditures
c. Cash deficit of preceding year
d. Reserve for uncollected taxes
e. Other reserves and non-disbursement items
f. Any inclusions of amounts required for school purposes.
2. That the provisions relating to limitation on increases of
appropriations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.2 and appropriations for
exceptions to limits on appropriations found at N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.3 et seq.,
are fully met (complies with CAP law).
3. That the budget is in such form, arrangement, and content as
required by the Local Budget Law and N.J.A.C. 5:30-4 and 5:30-5.
4. That pursuant to the Local Budget Law:
a. All estimates of revenue are reasonable, accurate and
correctly stated,
b. Items of appropriation are properly set forth
c. In itemization, form, arrangement and content, the
budget will permit the exercise of the comptroller function
within the municipality.
5. The budget and associated amendments have been introduced
and publicly advertised in accordance with the relevant provisions of the
Local Budget Law, except that failure to meet the deadlines of N.J.S.A.
40A:4-5 shall not prevent such certification.
6. That all other applicable statutory requirements have been
fulfilled.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be
forwarded to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services upon
adoption.
R 106-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE
AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO NAVISTAR/MID-ATLANTIC
TRUCK CENTRE, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WORKSTAR TRUCK WITH
HOOK LIFT AND ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS
ALLIANCE
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to award a purchase
order/contract for the purchase of a Workstar Truck with Hook Lift and attachments
to an authorized vendor under the National Joint Powers Alliance Co-Operative
Pricing 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
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fee shall be payable in full to the Borough of Madison at the
time a building sewer permit is issued for connection to the
public sanitary sewer by the Borough of Madison.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2018.
Mr. Hoover moved that Ordinance 23-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by title,
be adopted. Ms. Byrne 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
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. Rowe moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. Mrs.
Vitale 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
R 105-2018 SELF-EXAMINATION OF BUDGET RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-78b has authorized the Local Finance
Board to adopt rules that permit municipalities in sound fiscal condition to
assume the responsibility, normally granted to the Director of the Division
of Local Government Services, of conducting the annual budget
examination; and
WHEREAS, N.J.A.C. 5:30-7 was adopted by the Local Finance Board
on February 11, 1997; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 5:30-7.2 through 7.5, the Borough
of Madison has been declared eligible to participate in the program by the
Division of Local Government Services, and the Chief Financial officer has
determined that the local government meets the necessary conditions to
participate in the program for the 2018 budget year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the
Borough of Madison that in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-7.6a & 7.6b and
based upon the Chief Financial Officer's certification, the governing body
has found the budget has met the following requirements:
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WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer and Borough Auditor have recommended
that the Borough amend Chapter 155 of the Madison Borough Code entitled
“Sewer” to include an updated sewer connection fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, Nisivoccia and Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and
consultant to the Borough, has performed a study of the capital costs and interest
on debt service together with the number of equivalent users at December 31, 2017,
and based on such study has recommended a sewer connection fee in the amount
of $5,173.00 for new customers; and
WHEREAS, such sewer connection fee is authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-
11 entitled “Municipal and County Sewerage Facilities”.
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: Chapter 155-4A of the Madison Borough Code, currently
entitled “Connection expenses; responsibility for maintenance, repair and
replacement of laterals” is hereby amended as follows:
§155-4 Connection fees; connection expenses; responsibility for
maintenance, repair and replacement of laterals.
A. Sewer connection fees.
There shall be a basic connection fee established in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:26A-11. The fee for the
remainder of 2018 shall be:
1. For single family dwelling units, $5,173.00, and for
multiple dwelling units, $5,173.00 per unit.
2. In the case of any building or portion thereof to be
used for industrial, commercial, educational or other
than dwelling purposes, the Borough Engineer shall
determine by accepted standards the number of units
to be connected or added to an existing connection;
where a unit equals an annual average daily flow of
265 gallons or fraction thereof: $5,173.00 per unit.
This fee shall, pursuant to statute, be recalculated at the end
of each budget year and may be reset by ordinance of the
Borough Council after public hearing, on a yearly basis. The
sewer connection fee is based upon the usage of a single
dwelling unit or equivalent discharge. The sewer connection
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WHEREAS, such water connection fee is authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:31-11
entitled “County and Municipal Water Supply”.
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: Chapter 190-11.2 of the Madison Borough Code, currently
entitled “Connection fee” is hereby amended as follows:
§190-11.2 Connection fee
There shall be a water connection fee established in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:31-11 in addition to the fees for
department services set forth in Section 190-33. The water
connection fee for the remainder of 2017 shall be:
A. For single family dwelling units, $3,574.00, and for
multiple dwelling units, $3,574.00 per unit.
B. In the case of any building or portion thereof to be
used for industrial, commercial, educational or other
than dwelling purposes, the Borough Engineer shall
determine by accepted standards the number of units
to be connected or added to an existing connection;
where a unit equals an annual average daily flow of
248 gallons or fraction thereof: $3,574.00 per unit.
This fee shall, pursuant to statute, be recalculated at the end
of each budget year and may be reset by ordinance of the
Borough Council after public hearing, on a yearly basis. The
water connection fee shall be payable in full to the Borough of
Madison at the time a building water connection permit is
issued for connection to the municipal water system by the
Borough of Madison.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2018.
Mr. Hoover moved that Ordinance 22-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by title,
be adopted. Ms. Byrne 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 23-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
AMENDING CHAPTER 155 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED
“SEWER” TO UPDATE THE SEWER CONNECTION FEE SCHEDULE
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WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the Borough to continue the exterior renovations and restoration of the
James Library Building, as requested by the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Advisory Committee has recommended the full
funding of this request; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $66,000.00 from the Open Space Trust Fund for exterior renovations
and restoration of the James Library Building; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of
funds in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00 for this purpose in the Open Space
Trust Fund.
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 $66,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the
Open Space Trust Fund for the restoration and repair of the James Library Building,
as requested by the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. All work to be coordinated
with the Borough Engineer.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 21-2018, 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: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 22-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
AMENDING CHAPTER 190 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED
“WATER” TO UPDATE THE WATER CONNECTION FEE SCHEDULE
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer and Borough Auditor have recommended
that the Borough amend Chapter 190 of the Madison Borough Code entitled “Water”
to include an updated water connection fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, Nisivoccia and Company, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and
consultant to the Borough, has performed a study of the capital costs and interest
on debt service together with the number of equivalent users at December 31, 2017,
and based on such study has recommended a water connection fee in the amount
of $3,574.00 for new customers; and
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Mr. Hoover moved that Ordinance 19-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by title,
be adopted. Ms. Byrne 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 20-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $20,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST
FUND FOR A WELCOME CENTER AT THE JAMES LIBRARY BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the Borough to assist in the renovation of the front foyer of the James
Library Building, as requested by the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Advisory Committee has recommended the full
funding of this request; and
WHEREAS, the METC will be utilizing these funds to create a Welcome
Center for Madison’s historic downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $20,000.00 from the Open Space Trust Fund for the restoration of the
front foyer of the James Library Building; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of
funds in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 for this purpose in the Open Space
Trust Fund.
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 $20,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the
Open Space Trust Fund for the restoration of the front foyer of the James Library
Building, as requested by the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. All work to be
coordinated with the Borough Engineer.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 20-2018, 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: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 21-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $66,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST
FUND FOR EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND RESTORATION OF THE JAMES
LIBRARY BUILDING
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WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate an $680,000.00 from the Water Utility Capital Improvement Fund for the
2018 Water Utility program improvements.
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 $680,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the Water Utility Capital Improvement Fund for the 2018 Water Utility program
improvements.
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. Hoover moved that Ordinance 18-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by title,
be adopted. Ms. Byrne 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 19-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $260,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR THE 2018 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
appropriate $260,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the 2018
Sanitary Sewer Improvements program; 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
$260,000.00 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $260,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the 2018
Sanitary Sewer Improvements program.
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 $260,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer
Improvements program.
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.
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Ms. Byrne moved that Ordinance 16-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be
adopted. Mr. Wolkowitz 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 17-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED
“OPEN SPACE, RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEE”
WHEREAS, the Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Committee has recommended revision of Chapter 25 of the Borough Code Entitled:
“Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Advisory Committee”; and
WHEREAS the Borough Council agrees with this recommendation to revise
Chapter 25 of the Borough Code.
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: Chapter 25 of the Borough Code entitled “Open Space,
Recreation and Historic Preservation Advisory Committee” is hereby amended as
follows:
§25-3 A (7). One member of the Shade Tree Management Board.
(8). Three members who are residents of the Borough.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 17-2018, 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: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 18-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $680,000.00 FROM THE WATER UTILITY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR 2018 WATER UTILITY PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
appropriate $680,000.00 for the 2018 Water Utility program; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of the
funds in the Water Utility Capital Improvement Fund in an amount not to exceed
$680,000.00 for this purpose; and
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Mayor Conley declared Ordinance 14-2018 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
The Clerk made the following statement:
Ordinances scheduled for introduction and first reading tonight will have a hearing
during the meeting of April 9, 2018 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 16-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED
“DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION”
WHEREAS, the Madison Downtown Development Commission has
recommended revision of Chapter 15 of the Borough Code Entitled: “Downtown
Development Commission”; and
WHEREAS the Borough Council agrees with this recommendation to revise
Chapter 15 of the Borough Code.
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: Chapter 15 of the Borough Code entitled “Downtown
Development Commission” is hereby amended as follows:
§15-2 B(8). Ex-Officio Member; one (1) member: who shall be an active
volunteer.
Ex-Officio Member; one (1) member: who shall be a Drew
Student.
Ex-Officio Member; one (1) member: who shall be the
Communications and Technology Coordinator.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
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Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 13-2018, 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: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
Mayor Conley declared Ordinance 13-2018 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 14-2018
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$600,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR
HARTLEY DODGE MEMORIAL PLAZA SITEWORK IMPROVEMENTS
AND RELATED WORK
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
appropriate $600,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the Hartley
Dodge Memorial Plaza Sitework Improvements and related work; 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
$600,000.00 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $600,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the Hartley
Dodge Memorial Plaza Sitework Improvements and related work.
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 $600,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the Hartley Dodge Memorial Plaza
Sitework Improvements and related work.
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 14-2018. Since no member of
the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Mrs. Vitale moved that Ordinance 14-2018, which was read by title, be finally
adopted. Mr. Hoover 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
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(1) Submission requirements for final subdivision and site plan approval are
provided in Checklist D in Schedule III.
(2) The Board Secretary, within five business days of the certification of
completeness of an application for final approval, shall forward copies of the plan or
plat to the following officials for review and comment where appropriate:
(a) Environmental Commission.
(b) Borough Fire Department.
(c) Borough Police Department.
(d) Borough Water Department.
(e) Borough Electric Department.
(f) Borough Public Works Department.
(g) Borough Historic Preservation Commission.
(h) Sign and Facade Committee of Downtown Development Commission.
(3) The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plan or plat to other
agencies or individuals for comment or recommendations. In the case of signage,
the time periods for review as established in § 195-33.1B, shall apply.
SECTION 11: Section 195-22, shall be amended as follows:
IX. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-22.3A to
read as follows:
A. Application
(1) An applicant may apply for variances concurrently with a subdivision or site plan
application or file for a variance with the Board of Adjustment where no subdivision
or site plan application is required.
(2) The applicant shall submit the required fee and requisite copies each of the
application and required submission materials to the Board Secretary for review by
the administrative official for completeness.
(3) Upon determination by the administrative official that the application is complete,
the applicant shall submit additional copies of all plans as directed by the
administrative official, and the Board Secretary will place the item on the agenda.
X. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-22.5. Checklists,
to read as follows:
No application for development shall be deemed complete unless the items,
information and documentation listed for each application Checklist is submitted to
the administrative official for the approving Board. A complete Application Form
must all be submitted with all required signatures. If any of the required items is not
submitted, the applicant must request a waiver and state the reasons for such
request in writing. Such written requests for waivers are required for an application
to be deemed administratively complete.
XI. Repeal Existing Schedule III and replace with the following:
Checklist A: General Requirements for All Applications for Development.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 13-2018, 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:
Mayor Conley opened up the public hearing on Ordinance 13-2018. Since no member of
the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
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(c) Borough Police Department.
(d) Borough Water Department.
(e) Borough Electric Department.
(f) Borough Public Works Department.
(g) Borough Historic Preservation Commission.
(h) Sign and Facade Committee of Downtown Development Commission.
SECTION 9: Section 195-17C, shall be amended as follows:
VII. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-22A and 195-
22B, Preliminary approval of major subdivision and site plan, to read as
follows:
A. Application.
(1) The applicant shall submit the required elements of an application for
development, as identified in 195-17.
(2) Upon determination by the administrative official that the application is complete
and upon review by the TCC, the Applicant shall submit the requisite number of
additional copies of all plans and application materials and the Board Secretary will
place the item on the agenda.
B. Submission requirements.
(1) Submission requirements for all application types are provided in the Checklists
in Schedule III, specifically Checklist A and Checklist C.[1
(2) The Board Secretary, within five business days of the certification of
completeness for preliminary approval, shall forward copies of the plat or site plan to
the following for review and comment, where appropriate:
(a) Environmental Commission.
(b) Borough Fire Department.
(c) Borough Police Department.
(d) Borough Water Department.
(e) Borough Electric Department.
(f) Borough Public Works Department.
(g) Borough Historic Preservation Commission.
(h) Madison-Chatham Joint Meeting.
(i) Sign and Facade Committee of Downtown Development Commission.
(3) The Board shall also have the authority to refer any plat to other agencies or
individuals for comment or recommendations.
C. Review. The officials and agencies cited above shall forward their comments and
recommendations in writing to the Board within 20 days from the receipt of the plat
or site plan or by the date of the scheduled public meeting. In the case of signage,
the time periods for review as established in § 195-33.1B, shall apply.
SECTION 10: Section 195-22, shall be amended as follows:
VIII. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-22.1A and B,
Final approval of major subdivision and site plan, to read as follows:
A. Application.
(1) The applicant shall submit a final plat or final plan to the Secretary of the Board
within three years after the date of the preliminary approval or any authorized
extension thereof.
(2) Upon determination by the administrative official that the application is complete,
the applicant shall submit 15 additional copies of all plans, and the Secretary of the
Board will place the item on the agenda.
B. Submission requirements.
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an adverse impact on the road network, pedestrian safety, existing onsite parking,
ingress/egress or on-site circulation.
(2) General provisions.
(a) The traffic/transportation impact statement shall be prepared by a New Jersey
licensed professional engineer having appropriate experience and background.
(b) All relevant sources of information used in the preparation of said statement shall
be identified.
(3) Submission format. All impact statements shall provide a description of the
impact and effect of the proposed land development upon all roads that are adjacent
to or immediately affected by traffic and shall specifically address the following
items:
(a) Existing conditions in the vicinity of the proposed project, including:
[1] Roadway network.
[2] Representative traffic counts, not during holiday or summer periods.
[3] Traffic accident statistics for the most recent three-year period, including
all crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists.
[4] Availability/locations of public transportation and on-street/public parking.
[5] Level of service of adjacent roadways.
[6] Existing and proposed off-street parking serving the proposal.
(b) Traffic/parking demand generated by the proposed development including:
[1] Trip generation.
[2] Trip distribution.
[3] Modal split.
[4] Trip assignment.
[5] Level of service under proposed conditions.
[6] Anticipated parking demand based on acceptable industry sources.
(c) Identification of transportation impacts caused by the proposed development.
(d) Explanation of traffic reduction/traffic management plans necessary pursuant to
any current federal, state or county requirements, and, where applicable, proposed
interaction with appropriate County Transportation Management Areas (TMA).
(e) Recommendations for alleviating or diminishing any possible congestion or
disruption to the established traffic or transportation or parking patterns.
(f) Any other information requested by the appropriate Board reasonably required to
make an informed assessment of potential transportation impacts.
SECTION 8: Section 195-21A and B, shall be amended as follows:
VI. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-21A and 195-21B, to
read as follows:
A. Application.
(1) The applicant shall submit the required elements of an application for
development, as identified in 195-17.
(2) Upon determination by the administrative official that the application is complete
and upon review by the TCC, the Applicant shall submit the requisite number of
additional copies of all plans and application materials and the Board Secretary will
place the item on the TCC agenda.
B. Submission requirements.
(1) Submission requirements for subdivision applications are provided in the
Checklists in Schedule III.
(2) The Board Secretary, within five business days of the certification of
completeness for preliminary approval, shall forward copies of the plat or site plan to
the following for review and comment, where appropriate:
(a) Environmental Commission.
(b) Borough Fire Department.
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SECTION 4: Section 195-17D, shall be amended as follows:
Amend 195-17D. Additional information, to read as follows:
D. Additional information. In its review of the application, the TCC or Planning Board
may request additional information after certification as a complete application to
correct any information found to be in error and/or submission of additional
information not specified in this chapter or any revision to the accompanying
documents, as are reasonably necessary to make an informed decision as to
whether the requirements necessary for approval of the application
for development have been met.
SECTION 5: Section 195-18, shall be amended as follows:
III. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-18, Permitted
Use with Waiver of Site Plan Details, to read as follows:
A. Where no physical exterior improvements are proposed on a site occupied by a
permitted use, with the exception of signage and solid waste/recycling receptacles,
an Applicant may apply for Permitted Use with Waiver of Site Plan Details.
B. The applicant shall submit the required fee and the requisite application materials
itemized in Checklist E for review and consideration by the administrative official for
completeness. Upon determination by the administrative official that the application
is complete, the applicant shall
submit additional copies of all plans as directed by the administrative official, who
will then place the item on the TCC agenda.
C. The TCC shall review the application and determine if any additional details are
necessary for formal consideration by the Planning Board, particularly if signage
variance relief is triggered.
D. Where appropriate, the provisions of § 195-22 shall apply.
SECTION 6: Section 195-19, shall be amended as follows:
IV. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-19, Informal
Review, B through D, to read as follows:
B. Applicants seeking review of a concept plan shall provide twelve copies of the
plan and the completed application and the required review fees to the Board
Secretary at least 10 days before a regularly scheduled meeting of the TCC. The
TCC shall review the application pursuant to the requirements of § 195-14 and shall
provide input on the materials to be provided to the Planning Board.
C. After the TCC has reviewed the plan, 15 copies of the concept plan that
incorporates any TCC comments shall be submitted to the Planning Board for
discussion purposes.
D. The concept plan is a general plan that is neither fully engineered nor surveyed.
The plan should be sufficiently detailed to allow the Planning Board to make
suggestions on general site design and layout for circulation, stormwater
management, location of open space and buffers, building arrangements and to
determine how the proposal meets the Borough's development goals and
objectives.
SECTION 7: Section 195-20G, shall be amended as follows:
V. Amend Chapter 195, Land Development Article III, 195-20G. Traffic
impact statement, to read as follows:
G. Traffic/transportation impact statement.
(1) When required. The Board may require a transportation impact statement as part
of preliminary approval if, in the opinion of the Board, the development could have
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(3) Make recommendations on the design and technical elements of any
application.
(4) Consider and make recommendations regarding waivers of specific
Checklist requirements if the proposed development results in minor
changes that do not warrant provision of specific items.
(5) In the case of permitted uses with waiver of site plan details, make
recommendations to the Board regarding waiving requirements if the
proposed development has secured previous site plan approval, involves
normal maintenance or replacement, such as painting or siding, or does not
affect existing drainage, circulation, landscaping,
lighting, and other considerations of site plan review, with the exception of
signage and solid waste disposal.
(6) Determine whether the project is in a critical area as defined by the
Environmental Resources Inventory.
(7) Recommend whether an Environmental Impact Assessment, Traffic
Impact Assessment, or any other special studies should be required.
B. The Committee shall make known its findings through a combination of written
correspondence provided in advance of any TCC meeting and through TCC
minutes.
SECTION 2: Section 195-17B, entitled ‘Technical Coordinating Committee”
shall be amended as follows:
II. AMEND Chapter 195. Land Development Article III. Development
Procedures 195-17B, C and D, as follows:
Amend 195-17B. Content, to read as follows:
B. Content. An application for development shall include all relevant completed
Checklist(s) as specified in Schedule III, [1] the items specified in the Checklist(s),
and a completed application form including all attachments. _ With the exception of
requests for permitted uses with waiver of site plan details (in specific instances
only) or for interpretation or appeals of a decision of a Borough Official, all
applications shall provide all items specified in Checklist A in Schedule III.
SECTION 3: Section 195-17C, entitled ‘Technical Coordinating Committee”
shall be amended as follows:
Amend 195-17C. Complete application, to read as follows:
C. Complete application. The administrative officer or his/her designee shall review
all applications and accompanying documents required by this chapter to determine
whether or not the submission is a valid application for development in accordance
with 195-17B. Upon such a finding, the administrative official or his/her designee
shall certify the application as being complete and shall so notify the applicant and
the TCC. If the application is found to be incomplete, the administrative officer shall
indicate the manner in which the application is
incomplete, by reference to the specific section or sections of the applicable
Checklist(s). The administrative official shall notify the applicant, in writing, of any
finding of incompleteness and said specific deficiencies of the application. The
application shall be deemed to be complete if a written notification of
incompleteness, as provided above, has not been sent to the applicant within 45
days of the submission of the application to the Board. The applicant may request
that one or more of the submission requirements be waived, in which event the TCC
shall consider the waivers and provide a recommendation to the Planning Board,
which shall grant or deny the request within 45 days from the first hearing date
before the Board.
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Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 12-2018, 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: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
Mayor Conley declared Ordinance 12-2018 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 13-2018
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER
195 OF THE BOROUGH CODE, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT” TO
CLARIFY AND PROVIDE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO CONFORM
TO THE MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has recommended amending Chapter 195
of the Borough Code, the Madison Land Development Ordinance, in regard the
review of applications for development or requests for review submitted to the
Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has considered the proposed amendment
to the Madison Land Development Ordinance and wishes to amend the Code as
recommended.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that Chapter 195 of the
Borough Code entitled “Madison Land Development Ordinance” shall be amended
as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 195-14, entitled ‘Technical Coordinating Committee”
shall be amended as follows:
I. AMEND Chapter 195. Land Development, Article II. Planning Board, 195-14.
Technical Coordinating Committee, to read as follows:
A Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) shall be established to serve as the
Review Advisory Board to review all applications for development or requests for
review submitted to the Planning Board. A designee of the Chairperson of the
Planning Board shall chair the Committee. The Committee shall include the Board
Engineer, Borough Construction Official, Board Planning Consultant, Board
Attorney, a representative from the Shade Tree Management
Board and, in addition, any member of the Planning Board or any other official as
appointed by the Chairperson of the Planning Board whose particular expertise may
be required on a specific application or all applications.
A. The TCC shall have the following responsibilities:
(1) Determine adequacy of application materials provided to address
technical standards set forth in this Chapter.
(2) Determine compliance with the technical standards set forth in this
chapter.
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• $5,000 for the first $100,000 of bonded improvement costs,
plus
• two and a half percent of bonded improvement costs in
excess of $100,000 up to $1,000,000, plus
• One percent of bonded improvement costs in excess of
$1,000,000
(2) (a) The developer shall post with the municipality, prior to the release of
a performance guarantee required pursuant to subparagraph (a),
subparagraph (b), or both subparagraph (a) and subparagraph (b) of
paragraph (1) of this subsection, a maintenance guarantee in an amount not
to exceed 15% of the cost of the installation of the improvements which are
being released.
(b) If required, the developer shall post with the municipality, upon the
inspection and issuance of final approval of the following private site
improvements by the municipal engineer, a maintenance guarantee in an
amount not to exceed 15% of the cost of the installation of the following
private site improvements: stormwater management basins, in-flow and
water quality structures within the basins, and the out-flow pipes and
structures of the stormwater management system, if any, which cost shall be
determined according to the method of calculation set forth in section 15 of
P.L.1991, c.256 (C.40:55D-53.4).
(c) The term of the maintenance guarantee shall be for a period not to
exceed two years and shall automatically expire at the end of the established
term.
(d) The Borough shall not require that a maintenance guarantee required
pursuant to this ordinance be in cash or that more than 10 percent of a performance
guarantee pursuant to the ordinance be in cash. A developer may, however, provide
at his option some or all of the maintenance guarantee in cash, or more than 10
percent of a performance guarantee in cash. (C.40:55D-53.3)
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
Mayor Conley opened up the public hearing on Ordinance 12-2018. Since no member of
the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
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bond of any type with respect to the same line item. The temporary
certificate of occupancy guarantee shall be released by the zoning officer,
municipal engineer, or other municipal official designated by ordinance upon
the issuance of a permanent certificate of occupancy with regard to the
development, unit, lot, building, or phase as to which the temporary
certificate of occupancy relates.
(d) In addition to a performance guarantee required by the Borough
ordinance, a developer shall furnish to the municipality a separate
guarantee, referred to herein as a “safety and stabilization guarantee”, in
favor of the municipality, to be available to the municipality solely for the
purpose of returning property that has been disturbed to a safe and stable
condition or otherwise implementing measures to protect the public from
access to an unsafe or unstable condition, only in the circumstance that:
(i) site disturbance has commenced and, thereafter, all work on the
development has ceased for a period of at least 60 consecutive days
following such commencement for reasons other than force majeure,
and
(ii) work has not recommenced within 30 days following the provision
of written notice by the Borough to the developer of the Borough’s
intent to claim payment under the guarantee. The Borough shall not
provide notice of its intent to claim payment under a “safety and
stabilization guarantee” until a period of at least 60 days has elapsed
during which all work on the development has ceased for reasons
other than force majeure. The Borough shall provide written notice to
a developer by certified mail or other form of delivery providing
evidence of receipt.
The amount of a “safety and stabilization guarantee” for a
development with bonded improvements in an amount not exceeding
$100,000 shall be $5,000.
The amount of a “safety and stabilization guarantee” for a
development with bonded improvements exceeding $100,000 shall
be calculated as a percentage of the bonded improvement costs of
the development or phase of development as follows:
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approved plans or plat: streets, pavement, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, street
lighting, street trees, surveyor’s monuments, water mains, sanitary sewers,
drainage structures, public improvements of open space, any grading
necessitated by the preceding improvements or as otherwise described in
Chapter 195-28.1 of the Borough ordinance.
The Borough Engineer shall prepare an itemized cost estimate of the
improvements covered by the performance guarantee, which itemized cost
estimate shall be appended to each performance guarantee posted by the
obligor.
(b) The Borough may also require a performance guarantee to include,
within an approved phase or section of a development privately-owned
perimeter buffer landscaping, as required by local ordinance or imposed as a
condition of approval.
At the developer’s option, a separate performance guarantee may be posted
for the privately-owned perimeter buffer landscaping.
(c) In the event that the developer shall seek a temporary certificate of
occupancy for a development, unit, lot, building, or phase of development, as
a condition of the issuance thereof, the developer shall furnish a separate
guarantee, referred to herein as a “temporary certificate of occupancy” in
favor of the municipality in an amount equal to 120% of the cost of
installation of only those improvements or items which remain to be
completed or installed under the terms of the temporary certificate of
occupancy and which are required to be installed or completed as a
condition precedent to the issuance of the permanent certificate of
occupancy for the development, unit, lot, building, or phase of development
and which are not covered by an existing performance guarantee. Upon
posting of a “temporary certificate of occupancy guarantee”, all sums
remaining under a performance guarantee, required pursuant to
subparagraph (a) of this paragraph, which relate to the development, unit,
lot, building, or phase of development for which the temporary certificate of
occupancy is sought, shall be released. The scope and amount of the
“temporary certificate of occupancy guarantee” shall be determined by the
zoning officer, municipal engineer, or other municipal official designated by
ordinance. At no time will the Borough hold more than one guarantee or
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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: Chapter 195-28 of the Madison Borough Code currently
entitled “Improvements” is hereby amended as follows:
§ 195-28 Installation of Improvements; Required Guarantees
The following payments, contributions, and requirements shall be applicable
to all site plans and subdivisions in addition to other applicable ordinances for any
such development as follows:
a. Before filing of final subdivision plats or recording of minor subdivision
deeds or as a condition of final site plan approval or as a condition to the issuance
of a zoning permit pursuant to subsection d. of section 52 of P.L.1975, c.291
(C.40:55D-65), the Borough will require and shall accept in accordance with the
standards adopted by ordinance and regulations adopted pursuant to section 1 of
P.L.1999, c.68 (C.40:55D-53a) for the purpose of assuring the installation and
maintenance of certain on-tract improvements, the furnishing of a performance
guarantee, and provision for a maintenance guarantee in accordance with
paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection. In accordance with the Borough ordinance
requiring a successor developer to furnish a replacement performance guarantee,
as a condition to the approval of a permit update under the State Uniform
Construction Code, for the purpose of updating the name and address of the owner
of property on a construction permit, the Governing Body may require and shall
accept in accordance with the standards adopted by ordinance and regulations
adopted pursuant to section 1 of P.L.1999, c.68 (C.40:55D-53a) for the purpose of
assuring the installation and maintenance of certain on-tract improvements, the
furnishing of a performance guarantee, and provision for a maintenance guarantee,
in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection.
(1) (a) The developer shall furnish a performance guarantee in favor of the
Borough in an amount not to exceed 120% of the cost of installation of only
those improvements required by an approval or developer’s agreement,
ordinance, or regulation to be dedicated to a public entity, and that have not
yet been installed, which cost shall be determined by the Borough Engineer,
according to the method of calculation set forth in section 15 of P.O.1991,
c.256 (C.40:55D-53.4), for the following improvements as shown on the
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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
03/26/2018-1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PRESENTATION
Chairperson of the Environmental Commission, Claire Whitcomb presented a power
point presentation outlining activities of the Commission including a 2017 Green
Forum, planting native plants and pollinators, reducing trash and composting.
Helping residents save energy, reduce waste and recycle. A 2018 Green Vision
Forum will be held April 19thand all are welcome. Ms. Whitcomb left Council with this
thought, ‘What would a Greener Madison look like in 2, 5, and 10 years?’
03/26/2018-2 BOROUGH MASTER PLAN
Ms. Baillie noted that as required by the State the Master Plan must be reexamined,
and a complete overhaul is recommended. The reexamination will take
approximately 18 months to complete with input from the public, the Planning Board
and Council. A proposal will be presented at the next Council meeting.
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 March 12, 2018, 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 12-2018
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER
195 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “LAND
DEVELOPMENT” TO CLARIFY AND PROVIDE NECESSARY
AMENDMENTS TO CONFORM TO THE MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineering Department has recommended that
the Borough amend Chapter 195, Section 28 of the Madison Borough Code entitled
“Improvements” to clarify, update, and amend same to more accurately conform to
current statutory requirements and recent amendments to the Municipal Land Use
Law regarding the installation and maintenance of certain improvements and the
guarantees required for same; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has recommended the Mayor and Council
that such further amendments be considered as now proposed herein.
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BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized herein above that is not
appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final
appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be
filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of
introduction; and,
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with
the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such
adoption.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 15-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be
adopted. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion. There was no further Council discussion,
and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
BUDGET INTRODUCTION
Statement by Borough Clerk:
Upon introduction and adoption, the 2018 Budget and Tax Resolution will be
published by summary in the Madison Eagle on March 29, 2018 with a public
hearing date set for Monday, April 23, 2018 at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
Hartley Dodge Memorial, 50 Kings Road, at which time and place all interested
individuals will have an opportunity to be heard, and there will be consideration for
final adoption. A copy of the budget as introduced will be filed with the Madison
Public Library and the County Library for public review.
R 104-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON ADOPTING THE
2018 BUDGET AND TAX RESOLUTION
Ms. Baillie noted several highlights of the proposed budget and thanked Borough
officials for their efforts. Mr. Burnet provided a summary of the proposed budget.
Ms. Baillie moved that Resolution R 104-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by
title, be adopted. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion. There was no further Council
discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
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
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appointed as Electric Utility Superintendent effective April 1, 2018, to be
compensated at an annual salary of $136,680.00.
Mr. Rowe moved that Resolution 18-2018, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be
adopted. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion. There was no further Council discussion,
and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Wolkowitz,
Mr. Rowe, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover
Nays: None
INTRODUCTION OF THE 2018 BUDGET AND TAX RESOLUTION R 104-2018
CAP BANK ORDINANCE
Mayor Conley called up Ordinance 15-2018 for first reading and asked the Borough
Clerk to read said ordinance by title:
ORDINANCE 15-2018
CALENDAR YEAR 2018 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL
BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK
(N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.13)
WHEREAS, the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S.A 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in
the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to
2.5% unless authorized by ordinance to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final
appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and,
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by
ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation
and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next
two succeeding years; and,
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Madison in the County of Morris finds
it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2018 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous
year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the Borough Council hereby determines that a 3.5% increase in the budget for
said year, is estimated to be $194,611.64 in excess of the increase in final appropriations
otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the Borough Council hereby determines that any amount authorized
hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an
exception to final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris, a majority of the full authorized membership of this
governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2018 budget year, the final
appropriations of the Borough of Madison shall, in accordance with this ordinance and
N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased up to 3.5%, amounting to $681,140.74 and that the CY
2018 municipal budget for the Borough of Madison be approved and adopted in accordance
with this ordinance; and,
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a fantastic job with this unique rescue challenge. Patrolman Patrick Strafaci
graduated from the DARE America course and was awarded the distinction of being
the most improved DARE instructor during the training. This week long course
taught officers how to effectively teach the DARE curriculum with classroom
instruction and hands-on teaching to active students. Ptl. Strafaci will be teaching
DARE as a backup instructor at the Madison Jr. School for the reminder of the
school year. On Saturday March 24th the Madison Police Department provided
security for the Madison and Morristown March for Our Lives rallies. Madison
Motorcycle officers provided an escort to the approximately 13,000 participants in
the Morristown march without incident. On March 26th Patrolman Nelson Jimenez
successfully completed the vigorous field training program with the Madison Police
Department. Ptl. Jimenez will be assigned to the Patrol Division and has been
cleared for solo patrol.
Community Affairs
Ms. Byrne, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The annual Taste of Madison was again a great success. The event was held
Monday, March 19th at the Brooklake Country Club and very well attended. The 20th
annual May Day event will be held on Saturday, May 5th. Tee Shirt sponsorship is
still available.
Utilities
Mr. Hoover, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Mr. Hoover congratulated member of the Electric Utility on their efforts during recent
storms, including follow up. The water Department is installing radio transmitters for
remote water meter reading on work orders for outside installation. The annual
NJDEP compliance evaluation inspection has taken place and results are expected
soon.
Mayor Conley asked for a motion to approve Resolution 118-2018, appointing
James Mattina as the Electric Utility Superintendent.
R 118-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING
JAMES MATTINA AS ELECTRIC UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
WHEREAS, Resolution 287-2017 designated James Mattina as Acting
Electric Utility Superintendent effective October 26, 2017 until March 31, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that James
Mattina be appointed as Electric Utility Superintendent effective April 1, 2018;
and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has agreed with said recommendation;
and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has agreed that James Mattina shall
serve as the Electric Utility Superintendent at an annual salary of $136,680.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough
of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that James Mattina is hereby
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Whereas, the Madison Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Squad
did an outstanding job of keeping residents in town safe;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison,
on behalf of the governing body, do hereby extend thanks and appreciation to the
Borough of Madison Electric Department, Department of Public Works, Police
Department, Fire Department and the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps for
their hard work and dedicated efforts in keeping the residents of the Borough of
Madison safe.
_______________________________
Robert H. Conley, Mayor
March 26, 2018
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Health
Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, no report.
Public Works and Engineering
Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Bid openings for five budgeted projects including HDM Qualifications, Elmer Street,
Plain Street, Greenwood Avenue and the 2018 Road Reconstruction will be held on
Tuesday and Thursday this week. Another northeast storm compromised field
construction progress over the last week but there has been some progress on the
water main installation on Central Avenue. The NJDEP has provided confirmation
of grant funding for the Bayley Ellard Field project in the amount of $409,312.51
through the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. This significant grant
offset nearly 75% of site remediation costs associated with the Bayley Ellard
improvement. Congratulations to all for this time consuming but worthwhile effort.
Quotes are being requested for the Summerhill Park Trails improvements from local
landscape or construction vendors. New trail signage is also part of the county
grant award. A utility study committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 27,
2018 at 7:00 p.m. The Public Works Department reports continued work on storm
clean-up, vehicle repairs, park maintenance and snow removal.
Finance and Borough Clerk
Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
In anticipation of the June 5th Primary Election, a reminder that the filing deadline for
Nomination Petitions for Municipal Office is Monday, April 2, 2018, before 4:00 p.m.
Forms are available in the Borough Clerk’s Office.
Public Safety
Mr. Wolkowitz, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
On Wednesday, March 21st during the recent snow storm, the Fire Department was
presented with a very challenging rescue situation. A 12 year old boy was brought
to the firehouse with a bearing from a "fidget spinner" stuck on his finger. His finger
was swollen and the bearing wouldn't come off. The Fire Fighters tried soap, oil and
the “string technique” but his finger was just too swollen. Recently some members of
the fire department took a class which covered many things, one of which was how
to deal with this exact situation. After the class Firefighters put together a "ring
removal kit". They used it for this situation, along with the acquired skills they had
learned to safely remove the bearing ring. Utilizing a Dremal tool, a custom made
finger protector, a water spray bottle, Firefighters gently cut the ring off. The boy's
finger was fine and his parents were very appreciative and thankful. All involved did
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Borough as a source of additional manpower at special events such as parades and
festivals, as well as with increased traffic and crowd control; and
WHEREAS, formally installed in the Madison Auxiliary Police in June 1971, John
Granato has been a fixture at the Madison Farmers Market and every special event
held in the Borough of Madison: and
WHEREAS, a United States Marine Corps veteran and a lifelong resident of
Madison, John and his wife, Barbara, have three children, John, Joseph and Patty;
and
WHEREAS, it takes a very special person to volunteer so much of their time to such
a worthy cause; and
WHEREAS, John Granato rose to the rank of Chief during his tenure and has
proudly served the Madison Auxiliary Police for 47 years;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison,
on behalf of the governing body, do hereby extend thanks and appreciation to
Chief John Granato for his efforts, dedication and commitment to the residents of
the Borough of Madison.
_______________________________
Robert H. Conley, Mayor
March 26, 2018
Mayor Conley presented a proclamation In Recognition of the Extra Efforts of
the Borough of Madison Response Teams During the Recent Storms to Jim
Mattina of the Electric Utility and Mark Caccavale of the Madison Volunteer
Ambulance Corps.
Proclamation
of the
B o r o u g h o f M a d i s on
In Recognition of the Extra Efforts of the
Borough of Madison Response Teams
During the Recent Storms
Whereas, the wind and rain from the first storm crippled many neighboring towns
with extensive blackouts; and
Whereas, the second storm dumped over 20 inches of snow, causing major tree
damage and statewide blackouts; and
Whereas, thanks to the dedicated members of the Madison Electric Utility who
worked round-the-clock, any loss of power was restored to Madison neighborhoods
making Madison one of the first municipalities to have power restored; and
Whereas, Department of Public Work employees worked tirelessly to plow the
streets of the Borough so that roads were kept open; and
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WHEREAS, there are millions of Americans who are caregivers, family members and
friends greatly impacted by Parkinson’s disease; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the annual economic burden of Parkinson’s disease is
over $26.4 billion per year and indirect costs to patients and family members total $6.3
billion; and
WHEREAS, research suggests the cause of Parkinson’s disease is a combination of
genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause in most individuals is still
unknown; and
WHEREAS, there currently is no objective test or biomarker to diagnose Parkinson’s
disease; and
WHEREAS, there is no known cure or drug to slow or halt the progression of the
disease, and available treatments are limited in their ability to address patients' medical
needs and remain effective over time; and
WHEREAS, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and can
include tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity, gait and balance difficulty, speech
and swallowing disturbances, cognitive impairment and dementia, mood disorders, and a
variety of other non-motor symptoms; and
WHEREAS, volunteers, researchers, caregivers and medical professionals are working
to improve the quality of life of persons living with Parkinson’s disease and their
families; and
WHEREAS increased research, education and community support services are needed to
find more effective treatments and to provide access to quality care to those living with
the disease today;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison, on
behalf of the governing body, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as Parkinson’s
Awareness Month and urge all residents to become educated about this disease to create
a better community for individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease.
_______________________________
Robert H. Conley, Mayor
March 26, 2018
Mayor Conley presented a Proclamation to outgoing Auxiliary Police Chief John
Granato who is retiring March 31st.
Proclamation
of the
B o r o u g h o f M a d i s on
Presented to
CHIEF JOHN GRANATO
In Recognition of His Service to the Madison Auxiliary Police
WHEREAS, the Madison Auxiliary Police, under the supervision of the Chief of
Police, consists of members who are volunteers that dedicate countless hours to the
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JOINT MEETING UPDATE
SEWER AND WATER CONNECTION FEE SCHEDULE
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
PERSONNEL MATTER (3)
ACTING ELECTRIC UTILITY SUPERINTENDENT
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT/POLICE HIRING ACTION
SUMMER INTERNS
Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
LITIGATION MATTERS (1)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
Seconded: Mrs. Vitale
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 Coney asked for a moment of silence for Madison resident Agnes Munzing,
who recently passed. In September 2017, she celebrated her 100th birthday and
was honored to receive a proclamation commemorating this milestone.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
GREETINGS TO PUBLIC
Mayor Conley made the following comments:
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor Conley presented a Parkinson’s Awareness Month-April 2018
Proclamation to Barbara Rink, facilitator for the Madison Parkinson Disease
Support Group.
Proclamation
of the
B o r o u g h o f M a d i s on
Proclaiming
Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April 2018
WHEREAS, Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disease and is
the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the United States; and
WHEREAS, there is inadequate data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s
disease, but it is estimated to affect nearly one million people in the United States, and
that number is expected to more than double by 2040; and
WHEREAS, Parkinson’s disease is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON
March 26, 2018 - 7 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held
on the 26th day of March, 2018. 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 11, 2018. 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:
Carmela Vitale
Astri J. Baillie
Benjamin Wolkowitz
Patrick W. Rowe
Maureen Byrne
John F. Hoover
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. Rowe moved:
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the
following matters:
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1)
None
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
CONTRACT MATTERS (5)
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, TESTING AND INSPECTION OF SUBSTATIONS
WORKSTAR VEHICLE WITH LOOK LIFT AND ATTACHMENTS
34 WALNUT STREET, LLC
Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MARCH 26, 2018
Committee Room at 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. STATEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT
3. ROLL CALL
4. AGENDA REVIEW
5. READING OF CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION
Council Chamber 8 p.m.
6. RECONVENE WITH (ALL) MEMBERS PRESENT ON MARCH 26, 2018
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL -None
9. GREETING TO PUBLIC
10. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Health Patrick Rowe/Astri Baillie
Public Works and Engineering Carmela Vitale/ Patrick Rowe
Finance and Borough Clerk Astri Baillie/Carmela Vitale
Public Safety Benjamin Wolkowitz/John Hoover
Community Affairs Maureen Byrne/Benjamin Wolkowitz
Utilities John Hoover/Maureen Byrne
11. INTRODUCTION OF THE 2017 BUDGET AND TAX RESOLUTION R 104-2018
ORDINANCE 15-2018
CALENDAR YEAR 2018 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.13)
BUDGET INTRODUCTION
Statement by Borough Clerk:
Upon introduction and adoption, the 2018 Budget and Tax Resolution will be published by
summary in the Madison Eagle on March 29, 2018 with a public hearing date set for Monday,
April 23, 2018 at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber, Hartley Dodge Memorial, 50 Kings Road, at
which time and place all interested individuals will have an opportunity to be heard, and there
will be consideration for final adoption. A copy of the budget as introduced will be filed with the
Madison Public Library and the County Library for public review.
R 104-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON ADOPTING THE 2017
BUDGET AND TAX RESOLUTION
12. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
13. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2)
14. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
03/26/2018-1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PRESENTATION
03/26/2018-2 BOROUGH MASTER PLAN – A. Baillie
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MARCH 26, 2018
15. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING
ORDINANCE 12-2018
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER 195 OF THE
MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT” TO CLARIFY AND
PROVIDE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO CONFORM TO THE MUNICIPAL LAND
USE LAW
ORDINANCE 13-2018
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER 195 OF THE
BOROUGH CODE, ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT” TO CLARIFY AND
PROVIDE NECESSARY AMENDMENTS TO CONFORM TO THE MUNICIPAL LAND
USE LAW
ORDINANCE 14-2018
ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $600,000.00
FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR HARTLEY DODGE
MEMORIAL PLAZA SITEWORK IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED WORK
16. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2)
17. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 16-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
CHAPTER 15 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION”
ORDINANCE 17-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
CHAPTER 25 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “OPEN SPACE,
RECREATION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE”
ORDINANCE 18-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$680,000.00 FROM THE WATER UTILITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR 2018
WATER UTILITY PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS
ORDINANCE 19-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$260,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE 2018
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
ORDINANCE 20-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$20,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND FOR A WELCOME
CENTER AT THE JAMES LIBRARY BUILDING
ORDINANCE 21-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$66,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND FOR EXTERIOR
RENOVATIONS AND RESTORATION OF THE JAMES LIBRARY BUILDING
ORDINANCE 22-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
CHAPTER 190 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “WATER” TO UPDATE THE
WATER CONNECTION FEE SCHEDULE
ORDINANCE 23-2018 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
CHAPTER 155 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “SEWER” TO UPDATE THE
SEWER CONNECTION FEE SCHEDULE
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – MARCH 26, 2018
18. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
R 105-2018 SELF-EXAMINATION OF BUDGET RESOLUTION
R 106-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING THE AWARD
OF A PURCHASE ORDER/CONTRACT TO NAVISTAR/MID-ATLANTIC TRUCK CENTRE,
INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WORKSTAR TRUCK WITH HOOK LIFT AND
ATTACHMENTS UNDER THE NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE
R 107-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING EXECUTION
OF A SETTLEMENT AND RELEASE FOR A POLICE DISCIPLINARY MATTER
R 108-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AND 34 WALNUT
STREET, LLC, BLOCK: 1601, LOT: 41, 34 WALNUT STREET
R 109-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON CONFIRMING PAYMENT #1
AND CHANGE ORDERS #1 AND #2 TO JO MED CONTRACTING CORP. FOR THE
CENTRAL AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT
R 110-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING
APPOINTMENTS TO THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
R 111-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING CONTRACT
FOR PURCHASE OF FORTY (40) VISTA XLT 2 PIECE BODY CAMERAS TO WATCH
GUARD UNDER STATE CONTRACT A-81300-21817-82 IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,918.00
R 112-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING APPOINTMENT
OF PATRICK HEFFERNAN AS AN INTERN IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
R 113-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RATIFYING
APPOINTMENTS OF INTERNS HALEY PODMISKY, MEGHAN PODIMSKY AND DAVID
VACCARELLO TO SUMMER INTERN POSITIONS
R 114-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING TEMPORARY
SIGNS FOR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW)
R 115-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE MADISON BOROUGH COUNCIL AWARDING THREE-
YEAR CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ELECTRICAL TESTING FOR TESTING AND
MAINTENANCE OF KINGS ROAD AND JAMES PARK SUBSTATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$127,500.00
R 116-2018 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON RESCINDING RESOLUTION
88-2018 RATIFYING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JIMMY CONNORS, LLC FOR THE
MADISON CIVIC CENTER FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$23,890.00
19. Unfinished Business
20. Approval of Vouchers
21. New Business
22. Adjournment
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