Mayor & Council
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · October 14, 2020
Minutes
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF MADISON
October 14, 2020 - 6 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held
on the 14th day of October, 2020. Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. via Teleconference in the Council Chamber 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, 2020. 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
Rachael Ehrlich
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
Mrs. Vitale moved:
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the
following matters:
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1)
September 14, 2020
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 14, 2020
CONTRACT MATTERS (2)
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR
157 RIDGEDALE AVENUE
Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
PERSONNEL MATTERS (1)
ASSISTANT ENGINEER
Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.
Seconded: Ms. Baillie
Vote: Approved by voice vote
RECONVENE VIA TELECONFERENCE
Mayor Conley reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7 p.m. via teleconference with all
members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Executive Minutes of September 14, 2020. Ms.
Byrne seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous voice call vote
recorded.
Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 14,
2020. Ms. Byrne seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous voice call
vote recorded.
GREETINGS TO PUBLIC
Mayor Conley made the following comments:
Mayor Conley noted that the Municipal ID Card is now available to residents.
Resident Mark Sweeney has donated a scrapbook assembled by his mother
containing stories and images of Madison residents who served during World War II.
Mayor Conley has delivered the book to the Madison Historical Society. Mayor
Conley noted that the TritownCares committee, addressing mental health issues
during the pandemic, discussed Election Stress and Positive Energy during the final
days of the presidential race, suggesting activities such as donating food or writing
letters to those who we care about. Mayor Conley noted that Halloween is next
Saturday and suggested families enjoy without exposure to the COVID-19 virus by
trick or treating in small groups in their own neighborhoods and reminding residents
that a Halloween mask is not a safety mask.
EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER:
Bart Glab, Brett Smith, Chris Burans and Ben Keenan from the Police Department
have been selected as Employees of the Month for October, 2020. The officers and
dispatcher worked together to successfully resuscitate a contractor who went into
cardiac arrest while working at a Madison residence.
ANNIVERSARY:
Kris MacDougall from the Public Works Department - 20-year anniversary on
October 30th.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Finance and Borough Clerk
Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
Mrs. Vitale noted that due to the global pandemic Borough revenues are down
approximately 1.2 million, as reported by the CFO at the last Council meeting. The
Borough’s Administration has imposed a purchasing moratorium for all departments
as of October not December this year. The Finance Department has made quarterly
payments as required to the Board of Education and debt payment on bonds.
Public Safety
Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Madison Police Department will be completing annual gun certification at the
Borough’s gun range this weekend. Homeland Security has opened up a second
round of Covid-19 “Assistance to Firefighter” (AFG) grants for Volunteer and
Combination fire departments. The fire department will be applying to this AFG
grant for re-imbursement of costs for equipment needed to deal with the pandemic.
October is “Fire Prevention” month. Normally the fire department would be
presenting fire safety programs throughout our community. Due to the pandemic,
programs will be presented through the Borough’s Facebook page and on the
website. Please visit these internet outlets for fire safety information during this
pandemic.
Public Works and Engineering
Ms. Byrne, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Mechanics Department continued repairs to Sewer Department vehicles and
prepared and repaired leaf machines. The Parks Department cut and weeded,
trimmed bushes and mulched various parks and performed general park
maintenance. Midwest Construction has completed drainage inlets, most curbing,
many driveway and pvc drain connections to private residences. Milling operations
may commence this week; however, it is unlikely paving will commence due to poor
weather this past Monday and Tuesday. AB Contracting began construction of the
standing seam metal roofing on the Dodge Field Playground Building. Interior
plumbing and wall closures were completed and inspected last week.
Community Affairs
Mr. Hoover, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Seniors Citizen Advisory Committee is looking for new volunteers. The Madison
Farmers Market continues every Thursday through November 19th. The Market is
located at Dodge Field. The hours are 2:00-7:00 pm. Chamber of Commerce annual
‘Scarecrows’ will be displayed downtown and window painting has begun, as well.
Taste of Madison 2021 is scheduled for Monday, March 22, 2021 at the Brooklake
Country Club. The Recreation Advisory Committee continues to discuss winter
sports. Fall Back into the Arts will provide arts and entertainment on Fridays on
Waverly Place at 6:00 p.m. Thirty-one groups have participated in fall sports this
season. New picnic tables will be installed at the ball fields.
Health
Ms. Coen, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The next scheduled meeting of Community Conversation will take place this
Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Community Arts Center, 10 Kings Road. Borough
Clerk Liz Osborne will present voter education information followed by a discussion
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on race, culture and ethnicity. The Health Department will hold annual Flu Clinics
beginning October 20th, regular dose vaccines are available and residents must
schedule an appointment. To date Madison has reported 192 cases of COVID-19.
The Health Department continues to work with schools. Travel to 38 States is now
restricted with quarantining recommended upon return. Residents are reminded to
wash their hands, continue social distancing and stay home if they don’t feel well.
Utilities
Ms. Ehrlich, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments:
The Annual Line Clearance has been completed on Noe Avenue, parts of Shunpike
Road, Norman Circle, Coursen Way, and Stonehedge Lane. The electric crews
were very busy the last few weeks working on the new Dodge Field House,
repairing street lights and house services, performing general repairs, and
completing a large number of mark-outs. The Department is going to start a
Secondary wire job on Crestwood Road. They will be replacing old, open wire and
adding new transformers to prevent the neighborhood electric service from
becoming overloaded. In preparation for the Fiber Installation between the two
Substations, the Crews will be going into the manholes between the Kings Road
Substation and the James Park Substation. The Madison Water Department’s
annual Fire Hydrant and Water Main Flushing program is about three-quarters of the
way through. Flushing should be completed in approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Once
completed, all 621 Hydrants will have been Operated, Tested, and Flushed. With
the cold weather approaching, the Department would like to remind customers to
have their irrigation systems winterized and to remove all hoses from your outside
faucets.
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 Meeting Moderator, each person give his/her
name and address in an audible tone of voice, 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
10/14/2020-1 CY2020 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY
Mr. Burnet explained that the 2020 Best Practiced Inventory required by
municipalities in order to receive State Aid, highlighting Madison’s affirmative
response to all but one question. The negative answer addresses an Accumulated
Absences Trust Fund, that is not maintained by the Borough.
10/14/2020-2 2021 MUNICIPAL BUDGET SCHEDULE
Mr. Burnet shared a proposed municipal budget schedule for the 2021 municipal
budget, that follows the same as previous years, with the introduction scheduled for
March 22, 2021 and a hearing date set for April 26th.
10/14/2020-3 2021 COMMUTER PARKING FEES
Mayor Conley explained a proposed reduction in commuter parking permit fees due
to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, noting many residents are not using the train at
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this time. Resolution 256-2020 proposes a reduction in fees to $225.00 annually for
current permit holders that renew their permits by December 15, 2020.
Resolution 256-2020 is listed on the Consent Agenda
ADVERTISED HEARINGS - None
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 9, 2020 vis teleconference 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 37-2020 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $72,000.000 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRUCK AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE
WATER DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has recommended that the
Borough appropriate $72,000.00 from the Water Capital Improvement Fund for the
purchase of a truck and accessories for use by the Water Department; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested to the availability of the
funds in the Water Capital Improvement Fund in an amount not to exceed
$72,000.00 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $72,000.00 from the Water Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase
of a truck and accessories; and
WHEREAS, the insurance settlement for the damaged vehicle being
replaced will reimburse a substantial portion of the purchase price.
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 $72,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the Water Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of a truck and
accessories.
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 37-2020, 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, Ms. Ehrlich
Nays: None
ORDINANCE 38-2020 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
APPROPRIATING $275,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
FUND FOR THE 2020 SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough
appropriate $275,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the 2020
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
$275,000.00 for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should
appropriate $275,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the 2020
Sanitary Sewer Improvements program; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that $80,000.00 of the project cost will be
reimbursed through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant award
from Morris County.
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 $275,000.00 is hereby appropriated
from the General Capital Improvement Fund for the 2020 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.
Ms. Byrne moved that Ordinance 38-2020, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be
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, Ms. Byrne,
Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen, Ms. Ehrlich
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
The Clerk made the following statement:
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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.
Mrs. Vitale moved adoption of the Resolutions listed on the Consent Agenda. Ms.
Baillie 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, Ms. Ehrlich
Nays: None
R 250-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A
MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison wishes to solicit proposals for the
appointment of a Municipal Prosecutor and
WHEREAS, Local Public Contracts Law allows a procedure call Competitive
Contracting to be used to procure certain services that warrant a qualitative
evaluation of specialized goods or services providers to determine the provider that
is most advantageous, price and other factors considered; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(a) requires that in order to use competitive
contracting for the first time for a specified purpose, the governing body shall pass a
resolution authorizing the use of competitive contracting for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3(b) requires that the competitive contracting
process shall be administered by a designated Authorized Agent who may be a
purchasing agent pursuant to, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-9, or by legal counsel of the
contracting unit, or by the Chief Administrative Officer off the contracting unit; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council of the Borough of Madison has determined
that the procurement of professional services for the appointment of a Municipal
Prosecutor through the use of Competitive Contracting is in the best interest of the
Borough of Madison; and
WHEREAS, the use of competitive contracting for professional services is
authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(i); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the
Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that the
Borough Administrator is authorized to initiate competitive contracting for the
solicitation of proposals for the appointment of a Municipal Prosecutor in
conformance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1 (i).
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R 251-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
APPOINTMENT OF DENNIS HARRINGTON TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT
ENGINEER/ZONING OFFICER
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended the appointment
of Dennis Harrington, to the position of Assistant Engineer/Zoning Officer; and
WHEREAS, Dennis Harrington holds a valid Professional Engineering
license and is a Certified Municipal Engineer; 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 Dennis Harrington
is hereby appointed to the position of Assistant Engineer/Zoning Officer, effective
October 15, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that he be compensated at the annual salary
of $115,000.00 per year.
R 252-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
PURCHASE OF WATER METERS/DATA RECORDERS AND RADIO
FREQUENCY METER INTERFACE UNDER MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE
PRICING COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to award a contract for the
purchase of Water Meters/Data Recorders and Radio Frequency meter interface
under the Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council program; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by local contracting units is
authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Rio Supply, Inc., 100 Allied Parkway, Sicklerville, New Jersey,
08094 has been awarded Morris County Co-Operative Pricing Council contract
number #47; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has recommended that the Borough
Council utilize these contracts for the purchase of Water Meters/Data Recorders
and Radio Frequency meter interface under contract #47, in an amount not to
exceed $19,500.00; and
WHEREAS, funds are available in Ordinance 28-2020 or in any other
account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his
designee.
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:
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1. A contract for the purchase of Water Meters/Data Recorders and
Radio Frequency meter interface, in an amount not to exceed $19,500.00 is hereby
approved.
2. The Borough Administrator is hereby authorized and directed on
behalf of the Borough to execute a purchase order and contract to Rio Supply, Inc.,
100 Allied Parkway, Sicklerville, New Jersey, 08094, for the purchase of Water
Meters/Data Recorders and Radio Frequency meter interface at a total price not to
exceed $19,500.00, in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.
R 253-2020 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
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 five (5) plans for the Plan
Year 2021 to its eligible employees/eligible dependents.
NJ Direct 15
NJ Direct 15/25
NJ Direct 20/35
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 five (5) New Jersey State Health Benefit
Plans
offerings to eligible employees and their dependents.
2) The above five (5) New Jersey State Health Benefit Plan offerings will be the
sole offerings for the 2021 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 Plan 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.
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R 254-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING
CARMEN E. VASTO TO THE POSITION OF SUBSTITUTE CROSSING GUARD
WHEREAS, the Acting Personnel Director has recommended appointing
Carmen E. Vasto to the position of Substitute Crossing Guard; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds are available
for this purpose in the 2020 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 Carmen E. Vasto is 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 ending June 18, 2021, unless the school
year is extended due to winter weather closings
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Carmen E. Vasto be compensated in
accordance with the Borough Resolution establishing the salaries for part-time
school crossing guards.
R 255-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON CONFIRMING
MEMBERSHIP OF TROY PEHOWIC IN THE MADISON HOSE COMPANY #1
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has advised that Troy Pehowic was voted into the
Madison Hose 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 Troy Pehowic is
hereby confirmed as a member of the Madison Hose Company #1 effective
immediately.
R 256-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING THE
RESIDENTIAL COMMUTER PARKING PERMIT FEES IN RESPONSE TO THE
COVID-19 PANDEMIC EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Director of Business Development has recommended that
the Borough adopt a resolution to amend the 2021 residential commuter parking
permit fees, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Section 134-9 of the Borough Code currently sets the annual
renewal fees for a residential commuter parking permit at $450.00 per year; and
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WHEREAS, if paid before December 15, 2020, the fee collected for 2021
from existing permit holders will be reduced to $225.00, half of the annual renewal
fees; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has reviewed said recommendation and
determined that fees for existing commuter parking permit holders should be
amended for 2021, if paid before December 15, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of
Madison, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey that the residential commuter
parking permit fees set forth in section 134-9 of the Borough Code for the year 2021
only, if paid by December 15, 2020, be reduced to $225.00 annually.
R 257-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING
RESOLUTION 210-2020 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ‘SEECLICKFIX’
PUBLIC REPORTING LICENSES THROUGH CIVICPLUS, LLC
WHEREAS, Resolution 210-2020 awarded a contract to CIVICPLUS, LLC.,
in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 for the purchase of seven (7) public reporting
licenses; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that the Borough
amend Resolution 210-2020 to increase the number of public reporting licenses to
ten (10), to allow additional site users.
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 hereby
authorizes the purchase of three (3) additional SeeClickFix’ licenses from
CIVICPLUS, LLC, in the amount of $10,000.00 annually.
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
Meeting Moderator, each person give his/her name and address in an audible tone
of voice, for the record. He/she shall limit his/her statement to three (3) minutes
or less.
Kate Silliman; Highland Avenue, voiced concern regarding the Police Department’s
request to purchase protective shields approved at the September 30th Council
meeting, noting the message is not good for both the Police Officers and residents and
creates a negative message.
Josh Gabriele; Hillview Avenue, noted conditions at Dodge field regarding
garbage and older children at the playgrounds.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
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APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
On motion by Mrs. Vitale, seconded by Ms. Baillie 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 $304,047.74
General Capital Fund 1,718.52
Electric Operating Fund 247,665.34
Electric Capital Fund 0.00
Water Operating Fund 6,049.40
Water Capital Fund 0.00
Trusts 118,766.73
Total $978,247.73
The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:
Yeas: Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne,
Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen, Ms. Ehrlich
Nays: None
NEW BUSINESS - None
ADJOURN
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elizabeth Osborne
Borough Clerk
Approved November 9, 2020 (EO)
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Agenda
MAYOR AND COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Via teleconference 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
Via teleconference 8 p.m.
6. RECONVENE WITH (ALL) MEMBERS PRESENT ON OCTOBER 14, 2020
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Executive Minutes of September 14, 2020
Regular Minutes of September 14, 2020
9. GREETING TO PUBLIC
10. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Finance and Borough Clerk Carmela Vitale/Maureen Byrne
Public Safety Astri J. Baillie/Rachel F. Ehrlich
Public Works and Engineering Maureen Byrne/ John F. Hoover
Community Affairs John F. Hoover/ Debra J. Coen
Health Debra J. Coen/ Carmela Vitale
Utilities Rachel F. Ehrlich/Astri J. Baillie
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
12. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (1 of 2)
13. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS
10/14/2020-1 CY2020 BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY
10/14/2020-2 2021 MUNICIPAL BUDGET SCHEDULE
10/14/2020-3 2021 COMMUTER PARKING FEES
Resolution 256-2020 listed on the Consent Agenda
14. ORDINANCES FOR HEARING- None
15. INVITATION FOR DISCUSSION (2 of 2)
LAST PRINTED 10/13/2020 11:11:00 AM1
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA – OCTOBER 14, 2020
16. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE 37-2020 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$72,000.000 FROM THE WATER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF
A TRUCK AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE 38-2020 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING
$275,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE 2020
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM
17. CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTIONS
R 250-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING USE OF
COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR
R 251-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING
APPOINTMENT OF DENNIS HARRINGTON TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT
ENGINEER/ZONING OFFICER
R 252-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING PURCHASE
OF WATER METERS/DATA RECORDERS AND RADIO FREQUENCY METER INTERFACE
UNDER MORRIS COUNTY COOPERATIVE PRICING COUNCIL
R 253-2020 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 254-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING CARMEN E.
VASTO TO THE POSITION OF SUBSTITUTE CROSSING GUARD
R 255-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON CONFIRMING
MEMBERSHIP OF TROY PEHOWIC IN THE MADISON HOSE COMPANY #1
R 256-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING THE
RESIDENTIAL COMMUTER PARKING PERMIT FEES IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC EMERGENCY
R 257-2020 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING RESOLUTION
210-2020 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ‘SEECLICKFIX’ PUBLIC REPORTING
LICENSES THROUGH CIVICPLUS, LLC
18. Unfinished Business
19. Approval of Vouchers
20. New Business
21. Adjournment
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