Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · November 25, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON
November 25, 2019 - 7 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held
on the 25th day of November, 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
Patrick W. Rowe
Maureen Byrne
John F. Hoover
Debra J. Coen
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
Ms. Baillie 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.
LITIGATION MATTERS (1)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UPDATE
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
Regular Meeting Minutes – November 25, 2019
CONTRACT MATTERS (4)
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
MADISON CHATHAM JOINT MEETING
HDM ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
MEMORIAL PARK TRAILS SYSTEM
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
GREETINGS TO PUBLIC
Mayor Conley noted the retirement of Police Detective Paul Kosakowski. The Borough
has once again received Silver Status from Sustainable Jersey. Mayor Coley thanked
the members of the Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee. Mayor Conley noted
that a Special Meeting of the Council will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019
and the Reorganization meeting of the Borough Council will be held on Sunday,
January 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Public Safety
Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, no report.
Finance and Borough Clerk
Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Finance Department has begun work on the 2020 municipal budget reviewing
expenditure and revenues. At the next meeting of the Mayor and Council, a review
of the proposed capital budget will be presented. Contracts for garbage and
recycling materials will also be considered.
Utilities
Mr. Rowe, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Electric Department has assisted the Department of Public Works with cutting
and removing storm damaged trees and picking them up with our digger.
Last Thursday, the Public Works Department hung 100 wreathes on the Victorian
Lamp Posts in town in preparation for the holiday season. The Water Department is
working on the Community Place project of installing a new 8” Water Main with a
new Hydrant has been completed. Residents are reminded to shut down their
irrigation/sprinkler systems and outside hose faucets for the winter. The Water
Department assisted the Electric Department with the removal of the tree stump at 7
Toothe Place and assisted in the planting of a new tree. The residents graciously
donated their 35-foot Blue Spruce to serve as the 2019 Madison Xmas Tree.
Public Works and Engineering
Ms. Byrne, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
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The Public Works Department continues to pick up leaves, the Parks Department
Cut and weeded lawns and Maintained Parks cleanliness. The Engineering
Department reports that Cifelli & Son Contracting completed sidewalk, curb and
drainage improvements on Community Place and will be paving the road tomorrow,
Tuesday November 26th prior to the Thanksgiving weekend. Solar crosswalk signs
are being installed with the cooperation of DPW and the electric department this
week. The Hartley Dodge Memorial Plaza Restoration REBID contract documents
have been publicly advertised and are due December 12th. Madison Chatham Joint
Meeting took bids for the capacity assurance / phosphorous reduction project. This
Saturday is ‘Small Business Saturday’, please shop locally.
Community Affairs
Mr. Hoover, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Office of Business Development has assumed responsibility for parking
permits. Please remember to apply for renewal of your permit before December 1st.
The Museum of Early Trades and Crafts will hold a Holiday Arts Festival, Holiday
Walk December 7th and 8th.
Health
Ms. Coen, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Madison Health Department will hold a free rabies clinic on Saturday,
December 7th from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Residents are reminded that influenza
vaccines are still available.
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
11/25/2019-1 YMCA PRESENTATION
Diane Mann, President and CEO, of the Madison YMCA presented a report to the
Borough Council regarding the Teen Programs and Services in Madison, noting the
goals, participation statistics and costs of the program. Mayor Conley noted that with
a better understanding of the services provided a flat fee will be considered during
the 2020 municipal budgeting process.
ADVERTISED HEARINGS
Ordinance 53-2019 has a hearing scheduled for December 9, 2019.
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
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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 December 9, 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 54-2019 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $363,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST
FUND FOR FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO DODGE FIELD
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the Borough to construct a new multi-purpose bathroom/storage building
at Dodge Field; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $363,000.00 from the Open Space Trust Fund for this purpose; 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 $363,000.00 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 $363,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the
Open Space Trust Fund towards the cost of construction of a new multi-purpose
bathroom/storage building at Dodge Field.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 54-2019, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be
adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the
motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
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Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Rowe,
Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 55-2019 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $85,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR ADDITIONAL REMEDIATION TESTING AT THE REAR OF THE
HARTLEY DODGE MEMORIAL
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that it is in the best
interest of the Borough to conduct additional remediation testing at the rear of the
Hartley Dodge Memorial; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $85,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for this
purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of
funds in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 for this purpose.
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 $85,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the
General Capital Improvement Fund for additional remediation testing at the rear of
the Hartley Dodge Memorial.
SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
Ms. Baillie moved that Ordinance 55-2019, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be
adopted. Mr. Rowe seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the
motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Rowe,
Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
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.
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:
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Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Rowe,
Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
R 323-2019(A) RESOLUTION OF THE MADISON BOROUGH COUNCIL
AWARDING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT TO
SUBURBAN DISPOSAL, INC. FOR THREE YEARS
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for solid
waste collection and disposal (the “Contract”) in accordance with the Local Public
Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, the only bid was submitted by Suburban Disposal, Inc. in the
amount of $1,442,000.00 for three years; and
WHEREAS, the Qualified Purchasing Agent/Personnel Director has
recommended that the Borough Council award the contract to Suburban Disposal,
Inc. in the amount of $1,442,000.00 for three years; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Borough Administrator has
attested that funds will be available in an amount not to exceed $1,442,000.00 for
this purpose, contingent upon funding therefore in the 2020, 2021, and 2022
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 solid waste collection and disposal is hereby
awarded to Suburban Disposal, Inc. based upon its bid in the amount of
$1,442,000.00 for three years, contingent upon adequate funding therefor being
available in the municipal budget for each year of the contract.
2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into the contract with Suburban Disposal,
Inc. in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.
R 324-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON PERMITTING
RESTAURANT-BARS AND TAVERNS TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2:00 A.M. ON
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019
WHEREAS, as part of the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, the Restaurant-
Bars of Madison have requested permission to remain open on Wednesday,
November 27, 2019, for the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on
premises, until 2:00 A.M., Thursday, November 28, 2019; and
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WHEREAS, the Borough Code provides for a weekday closing time of 1:00
A.M.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that Restaurant-Bars and Taverns
shall be permitted to remain open on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, for the sale
of alcoholic beverages for consumption on premises, until 2:00 A.M., Thursday,
November 28, 2019.
R 325-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO MIANECKI CONSULTING
ENGINEERS FOR WETLAND PERMITTING AND ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Engineer has recommended contracting
with a licensed engineering and wetland consulting specialist for the preparation of a
NJDEP permit application for construction of the Memorial Park Trails System
(hereinafter the “Contract”); and
WHEREAS, said services would constitute professional services for which a
contract may be awarded without the need of competitive bidding pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that the Borough
Council award the Contract to Mianecki Consulting Engineers in the amount of
$49,750.00 for Wetland Engineering Services; and
WHEREAS, Mianecki Consulting Engineers, has submitted to the Borough
Purchasing Agent the required documents to satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A.
19:44A-20.5, since this matter may be awarded without competitive bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds will be
available in an amount not to exceed $49,750.00 for this purpose in Ordinance
52-2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on
behalf of the Borough, a professional service contract with Mianecki Consulting
Engineers for Wetland Specialist Engineering Services in an amount not to exceed
$49,750.00, such contract to be in a form approved by the Borough Attorney.
2. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of the
adoption of this resolution in the official newspaper of the Borough of Madison within
ten (10) days of its adoption pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
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R 326-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO OMLAND & OSTERKORN
CONSULTING ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, LTD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $12,975.00 TO PROVIDE FIELD SURVEYS FOR RECONSTRUCTION
OF VARIOUS ROADS
WHEREAS, the Madison Borough Engineer has advised the Borough
Council that professional design and engineering services are needed to prepare
surveys for reconstruction of various roads in the 2021Capital budget; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that Omland &
Osterkorn Consulting Engineers & Surveyors, professional engineers, be awarded a
professional contract for these services at a cost not to exceed $12,975.00, based
on their written proposal dated November 12, 2019; and
WHEREAS, said services would constitute professional services for which a
contract may be awarded without the need for competitive bidding pursuant to
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of
funds in an amount not to exceed $12,975.00 for this purpose, in Ordinance 1-2019
or such other account designated by the Borough 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 that the Mayor and
Borough Clerk are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough a
professional services contract with Omland & Osterkorn Consulting Engineers &
Surveyors, in an amount not to exceed $12,975.00 to perform the design and
engineering services to prepare surveys for reconstruction of various roads
including all of the work to be done as set forth in the written proposal dated
November 12, 2019 and provided such contract is in a form approved by the
Borough Attorney.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Borough Clerk
is hereby directed to publish notice of adoption of this resolution in the official
newspaper of the Borough of Madison within ten (10) days of its adoption pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5.
R 327-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
REDUCTION OF SURETY AND CASH BOND TO UNIVERSITY MEADOWS-
HARDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOANTAKA TERRACE CUL-DE-SAC
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Engineer has recommended that the
surety bond ($122,320.80) and cash bond ($15,862.20) for University Meadows –
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Harding Homes be reduced in connection with site improvements completed on
Loantaka Terrace; and
WHEREAS, the Assistant Borough Engineer advises that compliance with
approved site plans has been completed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that reduction of the
surety bond ($122,320.80) and cash bond ($15,862.20), including accrued interest,
is hereby approved.
R 328-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON CONFIRMING
MEMBERSHIP OF JOHN W. DOWNS IN THE MADISON HOOK & LADDER
COMPANY #1
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has advised that John W. Downs was voted into
the Madison Hook & Ladder Company #1 as a volunteer firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Section 18-27 of the Madison Borough Code requires that each
person so voted shall be confirmed as a member of such division by the Council of
the Borough of Madison.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that John W. Downs is
hereby confirmed as a member of the Madison Hook & Ladder Company #1
effective immediately.
R 329-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING
WILLIAM DIMARTINO AND JOHN GIANCAMILLO TO THE POSITION OF
SUBSTITUTE CROSSING GUARDS
WHEREAS, the QPA/Personnel Director has recommended
appointing William DiMartino and John Giancamillo to the position of Substitute
Crossing Guard; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are
available for this purpose in the 2019 Police Department Budget # 240, Operating
Account for Part-time Help # 130.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the
Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that upon satisfactory
completion of a background check William DiMartino and John Giancamillo are each
appointed to the position of Substitute Crossing Guard for the Borough of Madison
for the school year commencing upon the effective date of this resolution and
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ending June 15, 2020, unless the school year is extended due to winter weather
closings
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that William DiMartino and John
Giancamillo each be compensated in accordance with the Borough Resolution
establishing the salaries for part-time, substitute school crossing guards.
R 330-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
THE SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OF THE BOROUGH AND OF THE
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN
ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison and the Madison Public Library have
determined that surplus property on the attached schedule is no longer needed for
public use; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison intends to utilize the online auction
services of Municibid to auction the surplus property.
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 Borough is
hereby authorized to sell the surplus property as indicated on an online auction
website entitled Municibid.com; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the terms and conditions of the State
Contract T-2581/Vendor ID V00018618 for online auction services is available in the
Borough Clerk’s office; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of the within Resolution
be forwarded by the Borough Clerk to the State of New Jersey Division of Local
Government Services.
R 331-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A
ROAD OPENING PERMIT TO ALLOW UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR MINOR
SUBDIVISION AT 36 LATHROP AVENUE
WHEREAS, Chapter 166-23 of the Borough Code provides that following the
construction of new pavement surface, no openings will be permitted for a period of
five (5) years thereafter; and
WHEREAS, Michael Savercool of The Trademark Company, LLC has
requested that the Borough Council waive this requirement in order to permit lot 2 in
block 4309 fronting on Lathrop Avenue to be connected for a minor subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council is agreeable to permitting the requested
street opening in consideration of Mr. Savercool paying to the Borough the sum of
$500.00 in consideration for the disturbance of the street prior to the expiration of
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the 5-year period and the Contractor shall abide by all regulations of Chapter 166 of
the Borough Code, including paving the disturbed section curb to curb.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that Michael Savercool
shall be granted a street opening permit for his property located on Lathrop Avenue
in consideration of the payment to the Borough of $500.00 in addition to the
customary fee for a street opening permit.
R 332-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL PURCHASING ALLIANCE (NCPA)
COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5) authorizes contracting units to establish
a Cooperative Pricing System and to enter into Cooperative Pricing Agreements for
its administration; and
WHEREAS, the National Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Pricing Council
has offered voluntary participation in a Cooperative Pricing System for purchase of
goods and services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison in the County of Morris in the State of New Jersey as follows:
1. This Resolution shall be known and may be cited as a National
Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Pricing Council Purchasing Resolution of the
Borough of Madison.
2. Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-11(5), the Mayor is
hereby authorized to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the
National Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Pricing Council.
3. The National Purchasing Alliance Cooperative Pricing Council shall
be responsible for complying with the provisions of the Local Public Contracts Law
(N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) and all other provisions of the revised statutes of the
State of New Jersey.
4. The Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
R 333-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REQUESTING
THE DIRECTOR OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO APPROVE THE
INSERTION OF AN ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF THE YEAR 2019
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local
Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the
budget of any County or Municipality when such items shall have been made available
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by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the
budget; and
WHEREAS, said Director may also approve the insertion of any item of
appropriation for equal amount; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison will receive $9,427.74 from the State of
NJ, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund and wishes to
amend its 2019 Budget to include this amount as revenue.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Madison in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey hereby requests
the Director of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of
revenue in the budget of the year 2019 in the sum of $9,427.74, which item is now
available as a revenue from the state of N. J. Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Drink
Driving Enforcement Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $9,427.74 is hereby
appropriated under the caption ‘2019 Drunk Driving Enforcement Grant’; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from the
State of NJ, Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund, in
the amount of $9,427.74.
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 $289,242.91
General Capital Fund 30,879.50
Electric Operating Fund 444,326.26
Electric Capital Fund 121,330.33
Water Operating Fund 30,567.42
Water Capital Fund 0.00
Trusts 26,208.47
Total $942,554.89
The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Rowe,
Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS - None
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ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Osborne
Borough Clerk
Approved December 19, 2019 (EO)
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Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
NOVEMBER 25, 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 NOVEMBER 25, 2019
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL -None
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)
Mayor Conley opened the meeting to the public for their opportunity to ask questions and make
comments on any discussion items on the agenda or resolutions. There will be another
invitation for discussion later in the meeting for any other subject. The 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.
13. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
11/25/2019-1 YMCA PRESENTATION
14. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING
Ordinance 53-2019 has a hearing scheduled for December 9, 2019.
15. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2)
16. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 54-2019 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$363,000.00 FROM THE MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND FOR FACILITY
IMPROVEMENTS TO DODGE FIELD
LAST PRINTED 11/22/2019 5:12:00 PM1
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – NOVEMBER 25, 2019
ORDINANCE 55-2019 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$85,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR ADDITIONAL
REMEDIATION TESTING AT THE REAR OF THE HARTLEY DODGE MEMORIAL
17. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
R 323-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE MADISON BOROUGH COUNCIL AWARDING SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL CONTRACT TO SUBURBAN DISPOSAL, INC. FOR
THREE YEARS
R 324-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON PERMITTING
RESTAURANT-BARS AND TAVERNS TO REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 2:00 A.M. ON THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 28, 2019
R 325-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO MIANECKI CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR
WETLAND PERMITTING AND ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING SERVICES
R 326-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO OMLAND & OSTERKORN CONSULTING
ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS, LTD, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,975.00 TO
PROVIDE FIELD SURVEYS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ROADS
R 327-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING REDUCTION
OF SURETY AND CASH BOND TO UNIVERSITY MEADOWS-HARDING FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOANTAKA TERRACE CUL-DE-SAC
R 328-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON CONFIRMING
MEMBERSHIP OF JOHN W. DOWNS IN THE MADISON HOOK & LADDER COMPANY #1
R 329-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING WILLIAM
DIMARTINO AND JOHN GIANCAMILLO TO THE POSITION OF SUBSTITUTE CROSSING
GUARDS
R 330-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING THE SALE
OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OF THE BOROUGH AND OF THE MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
NO LONGER NEEDED FOR PUBLIC USE ON AN ONLINE AUCTION WEBSITE
R 331-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A ROAD
OPENING PERMIT TO ALLOW UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION AT 36
LATHROP AVENUE
R 332-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL PURCHASING ALLIANCE (NCPA) COOPERATIVE
PRICING COUNCIL
R 333-2019 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REQUESTING THE
DIRECTOR OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO APPROVE THE INSERTION OF AN
ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF THE YEAR 2019
18. Unfinished Business
19. Approval of Vouchers
20. New Business
21. Adjournment
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