Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · October 28, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON
October 28, 2019 - 7 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held
on the 28th day of October, 2019. 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 10, 2019. 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
Maureen Byrne
John F. Hoover
Debra J. Coen
Absent: Patrick W. Rowe, excused
Also Present:
Raymond M. Codey, Borough Administrator
James E. Burnet, Assistant Borough Administrator
Elizabeth Osborne, Borough Clerk
John Napolitano, Esq. for Matthew J. Giacobbe, Esq. Borough Attorney
AGENDA REVIEW
There was approval of the Regular and Executive Agenda.
READING OF CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION
Ms. Baillie moved:
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the
following matters:
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1)
October 16, 2019
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
LITIGATION MATTERS (1)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
Regular Meeting Minutes – October 28, 2019
CONTRACT MATTERS (2)
MHA PILOT AGREEMENT
RECYCLABLE MATERIALS
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
PERSONNEL MATTERS (1)
ELECTRIC UTILITY
Date of public disclosure 90 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9,
2019. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote
recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23,
2019. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote
recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Executive Minutes of October 16, 2019. Mrs.
Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2019.
Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote
recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
GREETINGS TO PUBLIC
Cathie Coultas Volunteer Recognition
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Mayor Conley called forward resident and volunteer Cathie Coultas and presented
the following Proclamation:
Proclamation
of the
B o r o u g h o f M a d i s on
Proclaiming
CATHIE COULTAS Day
October 28, 2019
WHEREAS, Cathie Coultas is a lifelong resident of the Borough of Madison and a
graduate of Madison High School and Hood College; and
WHEREAS, born into the prominent Ruzicka rose growing family, Cathie is a
member of the Madison Garden Club and an award-winning member of the Garden
Club of America; and
WHEREAS, Cathie and her husband of sixty years, Bob Coultas, have been active
members of the Rotary for many years with Cathie having served as recording
secretary and youth exchange officer; and
WHEREAS, a longtime member of the Madison Historical Society, Cathie served on
the Board of Trustees and in the positions of president, vice president/program chair
and secretary; and
WHEREAS, also a member of the Madison Arts and Culture Alliance, Cathie served
as a round table facilitator and secretary; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated volunteer, Cathie has shared her passion for trees as a
member of the Friends of the Madison Shade Trees since 1994, serving as secretary
and tree nursery coordinator; and
WHEREAS, a Parks Advisory Committee member since 1980, Cathie chaired the
committee from 1988 to 2000 and then served as secretary, as well as being the
Parks Advisory Committee representative to the Open Space Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 1977, Cathie encouraged the development of the Nature Nuts
program, a five-week summer youth program that teaches children in the first to
sixth grades about nature and protecting the environment, a program Cathie
devotedly continues to oversee 42 years later; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2019, Cathie was recognized for her dedicated service
receiving the Outstanding Community Volunteer award from the Morris Park
Alliance, in conjunction with the Morris County Park Commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison,
on behalf of the governing body, proclaim October, 28, 2019 as Cathie Coultas
Day in Madison and congratulate Cathie on receiving the Outstanding
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Community Volunteer award and extend sincere thanks and appreciation for her
many devoted years of service on behalf of the Borough of Madison.
_____________________________
Robert H. Conley, Mayor
October 28, 2019
Mayor Conley called forward resident Eva Bolstad, a Central Avenue School third
grader, who has offered to decorate benches at the Canterbury Pocket Park:
R 305-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
PAINTED BENCHES PROJECT AT THE CANTERBURY POCKET PARK
WHEREAS, Eva Bolstad, a Central Avenue School third grader, has offered
to decorate benches at the Canterbury Pocket Park; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to approve such request.
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 replacement of
benches and allowing Eva Bolstad to decorate the benches at the Canterbury
Pocket Park as described herein is hereby approved, subject to any requirements of
the Madison Borough Public Works Department and any other governmental
approvals.
Ms. Baillie moved approval of Resolution 305-2019, authorizing painted benches at
Canterbury Pocket Park. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the
following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
Ms. Bolstad explained her project.
Former Governor, Senator Richard Codey made notice to Mayor and Council
regarding Madison as a Stigma Free Community.
Senator Codey also presented a check for $500,000 from the State of new Jersey,
Green Acres Program.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Public Safety
Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Borough of Madison’s new emergency alert system will begin on November 1st.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for notifications. On Saturday, October 19th the
Madison Fire Department had all large diameter supply hose tested at their
designed manufactured pressure to ensure reliability and safety. A third party
company did the testing. Reporting for Utilities, Ms. Baillie noted that the Electric
Department Standby Crew was called out for “No Power” on Seven Oaks Circle on
October 16th. Due to high winds, a large limb had come down on the wires taking
electric services off of two houses. The Standby Crew removed the limb and set-up
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temporary service to both houses. On October 19, 2019, the Standby Crew was
called out for an “Emergency Mark-Out” at Staples Plaza due to a water main break
on their Fire Line. On Saturday, October 19th, the Water Department also
responded to Madison Plaza for a water main break. The break caused substantial
damage to Karl’s Appliance and Stryxe Bowling Alley. The leak expelled an
estimated 600,000 gallons of water. The Madison Water Department was called to
shut off the water, so a private contractor could make the necessary repairs. On
Thursday, October 24th, two 6” valves near Anthony Drive and East Street broke in
the off position, while the Water Department was attempting a shut down for private
contractor, Jo-Med. Jo-Med was hired to replace two 12” valves on Loveland and
East, near the Well “D” Treatment Station. While the water was off, the two
companies worked side-by-side on the same block to restore water to the
consumers within the scheduled time frame.
Finance and Borough Clerk
Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Mrs. Vitale reminded residents that 4th quarter property taxes are due before
November 15th. The Chief Financial Officer will discuss the Borough’s Best
Practices inventory, which will be submitted to the state by October 31st. Mrs. Vitale
also noted several resolutions to be approved this evening, including authorizing
medical plans offered to full time employees and the use of a system for electronic
payments including credit cards.
Utilities
Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, absent.
Public Works and Engineering
Ms. Byrne, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Cifelli & Son Contracting will begin sidewalk, curb and drainage improvements on
Community Place as soon as water service replacements are complete. Contract
documents for Glenwild Road Reconstruction MA19 have been sent to NJDOT, and
design work for the 2020 Road Improvement programs will be available for public
review before the end of the year. Matina & Son Utility Contractors will work on
punch list items on Grove Street this week. The Public Works Department will
continue leaf collection and ask that leaves be place for collection before December
14th. The Borough of Madison has attained Silver Status through Sustainable New
Jersey and Ms. Byrne thanked the members of the Sustainable Madison Advisory
Committee.
Community Affairs
Mr. Hoover, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Senior Citizen Advisory Committee continues work on identifying participating
groups, Meals on Wheels lists and garden plans for the Spring. The DDC will be
holding an indoor/outdoor Holiday Market for six weeks on Thursdays November 7,
14, 21 and December 5,12,19. The Market will be held in the Madison Community
Arts Center at 10 Kings Road. the hours will be from 2:00-6:00 pm. This market will
be a great place to shop for holiday gifts and items for holiday entertaining. The
office of Business Development has assumed responsibility for all Borough of
Madison Parking Permits. Commuter Resident Parking Permit renewal applications
have been sent to all current (2019) holders who will have until December 1 to
complete the process. After this date remaining permits will be made available to
those on the waiting list while available. Merchant/Employee and Residential Tenant
renewal applications will be sent before mid-November. The Chamber of Commerce
will hold the annual Rosie the Rose City Reindeer Scavenger Hunt beginning
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Saturday, November 30th and ending on Monday, December 16th. The 2020 Taste
of Madison is scheduled for Monday, March 23 at Brooklake Country Club and the
2020 Madison Camp Fair is scheduled for March 15, 2020. Plastic eggs and plastic
bags will not be part of the 2020 Easter Fun Fest. The Recreation Advisory
Committee is finalizing user fee ordinance recommendations and will reach out to
the Board of education for a new member.
Health
Ms. Coen, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Residents are encouraged to receive influenza vaccine if they have not already
received one. Health Department has limited doses available for residents for
residents who may have missed October’s scheduled clinics.
Residents are encouraged to update their dog/cat rabies immunizations as needed
at the upcoming rabies clinics sponsored by the Health Department. Madison’s
annual clinic will be on Saturday December 7th from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Public
Works garage at 34 John Avenue. Please call the health Department if you have
any questions.
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
10/28/2019-1 CANTERBURY PARK BENCHES
10/28/2019-2(a) CY2019 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY -AUTHORITIES
Mr. Burnet explained that the 2019 Best Practiced Inventory requires municipalities
to discuss Authorities at least annually at a public meeting, noting the Madison
Chatham Joint Meeting, Housing Authority, New Jersey Public Power Association
and the Public Power Authority of New Jersey.
10/28/2019-2(b) CY2019 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY
Mr. Burnet also noted the Best Practices Inventory highlighting Madison’s affirmative
response to 42 out of 46 questions. Negative answers address the annual audit
comment regarding segregation of duties, the use of electric vehicles and an
Accumulated Absences Trust Fund.
10/28/2019-3 OPEN SPACE FUNDING – MEMORIAL PARK
Ms. Baillie provided explanation of a request for $50,000.00 for trail improvements
at Memorial Park, noting this will be a multi-year project.
Ordinance 52-2019 is listed for Introduction.
ADVERTISED HEARINGS
Hearing for Ordinances 49-2019 and 50-2019 will be held Wednesday, November 13,
2019.
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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 November 13, 2019 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 51-2019 Item Removed and the # Retired
ORDINANCE 52-2019 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $50,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST
FUND FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, NJDEP PERMITS AND TRAIL
IMPROVEMENTS TO MEMORIAL PARK
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the Borough to construct a trail at Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison will be formally applying to the Morris
County Trails Construction Grant Program for funding to develop a trail at Memorial
Park; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $50,000.00 from the Open Space Trust Fund towards the match
requirement for the construction of a trail at Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Advisory Committee has unanimously
recommended the full funding of this request; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of
funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 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:
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SECTION 1: The amount of $50,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the
Open Space Trust Fund towards the cost of professional services, NJDEP permits
and construction of a fully handicap accessible trail at Memorial Park.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 52-2019, 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
The Clerk made the following statement:
Consent Agenda Resolutions will be enacted with a single motion; any Resolution
requiring expenditure is supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any
Resolution requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all
Resolutions will be reflected in full in the minutes.
Ms. Baillie moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. 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, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
R 305-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
PAINTED BENCHES PROJECT AT THE CANTERBURY POCKET PARK
WHEREAS, Eva Bolstad, a Central Avenue School third grader, has offered
to decorate benches at the Canterbury Pocket Park; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to approve such request.
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 replacement of
benches and allowing Eva Bolstad to decorate the benches at the Canterbury
Pocket Park as described herein is hereby approved, subject to any requirements of
the Madison Borough Public Works Department and any other governmental
approvals.
R 306-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
MEDICAL AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN OFFERINGS UNDER THE STATE
HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
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WHEREAS, Chapter 78, P.L. 2011 requires a Local Government employer
participating in the New Jersey State Health Benefits Plan to offer employees a
minimum of three (3) coverage levels options plus a high deductible health plan; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison is choosing to satisfy the Chapter 78,
P.L. 2011 prescribed minimum by offering the following four (4) plans for the Plan
Year 2020 to its eligible employees/eligible dependents.
NJ Direct 15
NJ Direct 1525
Horizon OMNIA
Horizon HD4000
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 Borough shall offer the above four (4) New Jersey State Health Benefit
Plans
offerings to eligible employees and their dependents.
2) The above four (4) New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan offerings will be the
sole offerings for the 2020 Plan Year with these plan offerings to remain fixed
and in effect until the earlier of the following:
a. Change in New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan offerings
b. Change in premiums such that the offerings that are in addition to
the NJ Direct 15 carry with them higher premiums than the NJ
Direct 15 plan.
c. Borough of Madison withdrawal from the New Jersey State
Health Benefit Plan program
d. Such other changes as may be mutually agreed through the
collective bargaining process.
R 307-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GRANT APPLICATION
WHEREAS, a sustainable community seeks to optimize quality of life for its
residents by ensuring that its environmental, economic and social objectives are
balanced and mutually supportive; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison strives to save tax dollars, assure clean
land, air and water, improve working and living environments; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison is participating in the Sustainable
Jersey Program; and
WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the Sustainable Jersey Program is to
provide resources to municipalities to make progress on sustainability issues, and
they have created a grant program called the Sustainable Jersey Grants Program
for Energy Projects Funded by the Gardinier Environmental Fund;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Madison has
determined that an application should be submitted for the aforementioned Grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the Borough of Madison in
the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, authorize the submission of the
aforementioned Sustainable Jersey Grant.
R 308-2019 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GRANT IDENTIFIER: AQ20-031
R 309-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REJECTING BID
FOR COLLECTION AND HAULING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR REBID
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for the
Collection and Hauling of Recyclable Materials in accordance with Local Public
Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received from Suburban Disposal, Inc. and the
Borough Attorney and Qualified Purchasing Agent have determined that the sole bid
exceeds the cost estimate for these services; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent/Personnel Officer has
recommended that the bid be rejected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2(a) and
rebid;
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 sole bid received
from Suburban Disposal, Inc., on October 3, 2019 for the Collection and Hauling of
Recyclable Materials is hereby rejected for the reasons set forth herein and the
Borough Administrator is authorized to solicit new bids.
R 310-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
REDUCTION OF RESTORATION BOND TO 4 GIRALDA FARMS (ATLANTIC
HEALTH), ON BLOCK 3202, LOT 1
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Engineer has recommended that the
Restoration Bond for 4 Giralda Farms (Atlantic Health) in the amount of $150,880.29
be reduced to $6,191.55, in connection with site improvements completed at 4
Giralda Farms, Block 3202, Lot 1; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Engineer advises that compliance with
approved site plans has been completed.
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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 Restoration
Bond described herein be reduced and released to 4 Giralda Farms (Atlantic
Health).
R 311-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
THE USE OF A SYSTEM TO ACCEPT ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS, INCLUDING
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH MUNICIPAY TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Borough Administrator has
recommended that the Borough authorize the use of electronic payments for certain
permits and fees; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council wishes to authorize the use of electronic
payments, including credit card payments for certain permits and fees, as well as
authorize an agreement with Municipay for such services; and
WHEREAS, associated fees will be passed on to the card holder as a
convenience fee of 2.65% for credit card holders, at a $3.00 per transaction
minimum, and a flat fee of $1.50 for online ACH payments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey hereby authorizes the
use of electronic payments, including credit card payments for certain permits and
fees, as well as authorize an agreement with Municipay for the use of electronic
payment services, in a form to be approved by the Borough Attorney.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
On motion by Ms. Baillie, 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.
Current Fund $3,724,470.47
General Capital Fund 63,359.40
Electric Operating Fund 569,506.15
Electric Capital Fund 8,203.82
Water Operating Fund 5,101.62
Water Capital Fund 5,808.56
Trusts 23,353.36
Total $4,399,803.38
The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:
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Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Rowe
NEW BUSINESS - None
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Osborne
Borough Clerk
Approved December 9, 2019 (EO)
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Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 28, 2019
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 OCTOBER 28, 2019
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Regular Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2019
Regular Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019
Executive Meeting Minutes October 16, 2019
Regular Meeting Minutes of October 16, 2019
9. GREETING TO PUBLIC
10. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Public Safety Astri J. Baillie/Patrick Rowe
Finance and Borough Clerk Carmela Vitale/Maureen Byrne
Utilities Patrick Rowe/Astri J. Baillie
Public Works and Engineering Maureen Byrne/ John F. Hoover
Community Affairs John F. Hoover/ Debra J. Coen
Health Debra J. Coen/ Carmela Vitale
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
12. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2)
13. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
10/28/2019-1 CANTERBURY PARK BENCHES
10/28/2019-2(a) CY2019 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY -AUTHORITIES
10/28/2019-2(b) CY2019 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY
10/28/2019-3 OPEN SPACE FUNDING – MEMORIAL PARK
Ordinances 52-2019 listed for Introduction
14. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING
Hearing for Ordinances 49-2019 and 50-2019 will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2019
15. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2)
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – OCTOBER 28, 2019
16. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 51-2019 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
CHAPTER 136, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON ENTITLED “PARKS,”
REGARDING USER FEES FOR BOROUGH RECREATION PROGRAMS
ORDINANCE 52-2019 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$50,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES, NJDEP PERMITS AND TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS TO MEMORIAL PARK
17. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
R 305-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING PAINTED
BENCHES PROJECT AT THE CANTERBURY POCKET PARK
R 306-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING MEDICAL
AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN OFFERINGS UNDER THE STATE HEALTH BENEFIT
PROGRAM OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
R 307-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF THE SUSTAINABLE JERSEY GRANT APPLICATION
R 308-2019 GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AND THE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY AND FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION - GRANT IDENTIFIER: AQ20-031
R 309-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REJECTING BID FOR
COLLECTION AND HAULING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND AUTHORIZATION FOR
REBID
R 310-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING REDUCTION
OF RESTORATION BOND TO 4 GIRALDA FARMS (ATLANTIC HEALTH), ON BLOCK 3202,
LOT 1
18. Unfinished Business
19. Approval of Vouchers
20. New Business
21. Adjournment
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