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Madison, NJ · October 14, 2020

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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. PAGE 2 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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 PAGE 3 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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 PAGE 4 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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. PAGE 5 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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: PAGE 6 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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). PAGE 7 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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: PAGE 8 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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. PAGE 9 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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 PAGE 10 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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 PAGE 11 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – October 14, 2020 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) PAGE 12 OF 12

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 LAST PRINTED 10/13/2020 11:11:00 AM Page 2

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