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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON March 8, 2021 - 7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 8th day of March, 2021. 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 7, 2021. 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: Astri J. Baillie Maureen Byrne John F. Hoover Debra J. Coen Rachael Ehrlich Absent: Robert Landrigan, excused 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. Byrne moved: RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to an Executive Session to consider the following matters: EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES (1) February 22, 2021 Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. CONTRACT MATTERS (3) REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 MASONIC LODGE ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT MATERIAL BID Electric Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. PERSONNEL MATTERS (1) POLICE DEPARTMENT Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. LITIGATION MATTER (2) AFFORDABLE HOUSING Affordable Housing HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. Seconded: Ms. Baillie Vote: Approved by voice vote RECONVENE VIA TELECONFERENCE Mayor Conley reconvened the Regular Meeting at 8 p.m. via teleconference with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Mayor Conley asked that a moment of silence be observed for the following residents: Lena Allocco Hanna Grasso Elizabeth Tyree James Hiers APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Executive Minutes of February 22, 2021. Ms. Byrne seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous voice call vote recorded. Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of February 22, 2021. Mr. Hoover seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous voice call vote recorded. GREETINGS TO PUBLIC Mayor Conley made the following comments: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH: Michael Clancy and Nelson Jimenez have been selected as the Employee of the Month for March. On February 8, 2021, the officers responded to a cardiac arrest call at the Madison High School Tennis Courts. The officers performed lifesaving CPR which resulted in the patient regaining their pulse. The patient was then able to be transferred to the hospital for further care. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Conley presented a Special Proclamation in honor of National Women’s History Month. Especially recognizing the great leadership of the women that serve as the elected body officials of the Borough of Madison. PAGE 2 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 Proclamation of the Borough of Madison Proclaiming National Women’s History Month March 2021 WHEREAS, March 8, is the 110th International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political, and social achievements of women around the world and a day to recognize the obstacles women still face in the struggle for equal rights and opportunities and their central role in creating positive change; and WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and WHEREAS, American women have played and continue to play critical economic, cultural, and social role in every sphere of the life of the Nation by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; and WHEREAS, American women have played a unique role throughout the history of the Nation by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force of the Nation; and WHEREAS, American women were particularly important in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions in our Nation; and WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; and WHEREAS, American women have served courageously in the military; and WHEREAS, American women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement, and other movements, especially the peace movement, which create a more fair and just society for all; and WHEREAS, despite these contributions, the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued, in the literature, teaching and study of American history; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert H. Conley, Mayor of the Borough of Madison, on behalf of the governing body, and on this International Women’s Day, do hereby proclaim March 2021 as Women’s History Month. ________________________________________ Robert H. Conley, Mayor March 8, 2021 PAGE 3 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Public Safety Ms. Byrne, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Madison Police Department is participating in the “Overdose Fatality Review Team” (OFRT) to combat the rise in overdose deaths. The OFRT goal is to effectively improve and create policies for the prevention of future overdose deaths in Morris County. Finance and Borough Clerk Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The CFO has contacted Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s office for a status update on the federal Covid 19 Relief Bill. Mr. Jim Burnet will introduce the most current draft of the 2021 Budget. The Council will not vote on the budget tonight, with introduction scheduled for March 22 and the public hearing on April 26, 2021. Each month the CFO wires about 3.6 million dollars to our schools. Residents can now go to a new page on rosenet.org where they can obtain 2013 through 2020 property tax breakdown. Ms. Baillie noted that the municipal taxes have only risen 4% over the last seven years. This Council and former councils have worked hard to keep property taxes low and maintain services. Public Works and Engineering Mr. Hoover, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Madison Sidewalk Incentive Program reimburses property owners a minimum of $40.00 per square yard to assist with sidewalk improvement projects. The Complete Street Committee is scheduled to meet on March 24th at 7:30 p.m. Please send any concerns about pedestrian, cycling or motor safety to the Engineering Department. The Engineering Department has advertised the public bid for the 2021 Road Improvement Project, scheduled for March 30th. In anticipation for this project, the Department of Public Works has raised manholes and preparrf storm basins for paving work. Reporting for the Health Department, the Health Department has announced that seniors who need help scheduling vaccine appointments can call 856-249-7008 and receive assistance with the registration process within the Madison area. Community Affairs Ms. Coen, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Downtown Development Committee meeting is scheduled for March 18th at 7:15 pm via zoom. Is happy to announce that May Day 2021 will be held on Saturday, May 1st and the art contest information was distributed to the schools. The Madison Farmer’s Market will begin Thursday, May 20th and held at Dodge Field between the hours of 1 to 6 pm. A reminder that this year’s Easter Funfest will be held on Saturday, April 3rd from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Utilities Ms. Ehrlich, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: The Electric Department is continuing to install LED street light fixtures on all of our main roads. The stand-by crew responded to two power incidents on February 6th. The crew sprang into action and quickly restored power to all affect residents. The Water Department has had a busy couple of weeks assisting with snow plowing and responded to a water leak on Oak Court. Health Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, absent. PAGE 4 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications: The Mayor and Council received emails urging repeal of Senate Bill 3454 from the following residents: Kathy Dailey, West End Avenue Steven McCann, Shunpike Road Denise Schreiber, Amelia Court Alison Spatola, Rose Avenue Tom Abruzzo, Maple Avenue; Dr. and Mrs. Finnegan, Woodland Road Cornelius Dwyer, Rosedale Avenue Barbara Puglisi, Ferndale Road. 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. Tom Haralampoudis; Pomeroy Road , asked about federal relief funding, suggesting the Madison Board of Education receive aid to offset taxes and asked that two budgets (one with and without the Covid Relief federal aid) be presented. Mr. Haralampoudis inquired which capital projects have been placed on hold. Kathy Dailey; West End , urged the repeal of the Senate Bill 3454, preventing law officers from informing parent when minors are found using or in the possession of marijuana. Tom Abruzzo; Maple Avenue , agreed with Mrs. Dailey regarding Resolution 87- 2021, and stated that the New Jersey Sheriff Association has asked Governor Murphy to correct the legislation. Since no other member of the public wished to be heard, the invitation for discussion was closed. AGENDA DISCUSSIONS 03/08/2021-1 R83-2021 ELECTRIC REBATE PROGRAM DISCUSSION Ms. Ehrlich explained that the Electric Rebate Program will once again offer utility customers a $200.00 rebate based on income eligibility Last year, 343 household were eligible for the rebate at a cost of $68,600.00. The program outlines and application are included yearly with the resident’s electric bills. Ms. Ehrlich recommends authorizing the continuation of this rebate program. Resolution 83-2021 is listed on the Consent Agenda. 03/08/2021-2 TEMPORARY BUDGET INTRODUCTION. Ms. Baillie noted that there have been several presentations on the 2021 municipal budget. Tonight’s vote will only be to allow the CFO to prepare the budget document. Covid 19 has had an impact on all municipalities. Mr. Burnet noted that municipal revenues have dropped approximately $1,000,000.00 in 2021. A 2% tax increase is needed to offset a shortfall in revenues. Mr. Burnet explained that this loss will be significant and will affect not only this but future budgets. Looking forward the Borough will have additional cost starting in 2022, for sewerage PAGE 5 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 upgrades, debt payments and the Electric Utility Substation Reserve will be used to execute the required upgrades to the substation distribution system in order to be in compliance with an amended interconnection agreement. Mr. Burnet provide information on past municipal taxes increases noting a 4% increase as oppose to other municipalities. The proposed tax increase will cost the average property tax payer approximately $4.20 a month. 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 March 22, 2021 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 Ordinance 12-2021 for first reading and asked the Clerk to read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE 12-2021 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER 166 OF THE BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “STREETS AND SIDEWALKS” TO AMEND THE SIDEWALK REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough Code regarding sidewalk maintenance be amended; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that there is a need to approve such amendment to incentivize residents to maintain their sidewalks. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that Chapter 166 of the Borough Code entitled “Streets and Sidewalks,” Sections 166-34 D shall be amended as follows: SECTION 1: § 166-34. Construction of sidewalks; municipal partial reimbursement program. A. .... D. Upon final approval of the Borough Engineer, a residential property owner may apply to the Borough for partial reimbursement of the cost of replacement of an existing sidewalk or construction of a new sidewalk on land abutting a public street. The reimbursement shall be $40 per square yard or 50% of the public bid prices in Madison based on an annual assessment by the Borough Engineer. The reimbursement shall apply to sidewalk installation only and shall not apply to ancillary work such as landscaping, lawn sprinklers and electronic dog fences. The property owner shall submit to the Borough Engineer all bills associated with the project as well as evidence of payment to the contractor. The Borough Council shall PAGE 6 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 appropriate an amount annually for this program, and the reimbursements will be paid up to the annual limit to those who file first in time. SECTION 2: All other provisions of the Ordinance not inconsistent herewith shall remain the same. SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law. Mr. Hoover moved that Ordinance 12-2021, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be adopted. Ms. Coen seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion, and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded: Yeas: Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen, Ms. Ehrlich, Nays: None 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. Claire Whitcomb; Fairwood Road, asked if the $170,000.00 upgrades to the Madison Chatham Joint Meeting Sewage Treatment plant would incorporate more climate efficient protocols. Thomas Haralampoudis; Pomeroy Road, asked that the Mayor plans a Borough Town Hall Meeting, so residents can have more time to discuss issues. Mr. Harpamloudis inquired about an update on a Paddle/Pickleball court at the Madison Pool facility. He thanked Mr. Burnet for the budget presentation and asked for an update on additional the Fire and Police personnel. Denis Schreiber; Amelia Court, recommended cuts in the municipal budget except for the most urgent projects. Mr. Schreiber suggested rezoning for affordable housing in order not to disrupt neighborhoods. Michael Shugrue; Weston Avenue he thanked Jim for the budget presentation. Although, he is happy that the fireman replacement will be accelerated he believes the Fire Department is chronically understaffed. He is extending an invitation to any Council Member who wants to sit down and further understand the needs of the Fire Department. Matt Keane; Chatham Township, has been a Madison Volunteer Fireman for 19 years and appreciates the transparency of the budget from a taxpayer standpoint. Reiterated the importance of having the right staffing for the Fire Department. Since no other member of the public wished to be heard, the invitation for discussion was closed. PAGE 7 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 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. Byrne 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: Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen, Ms. Ehrlich, Nays: None R 81-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WITH NASSAU CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended execution of a professional services contract with Nassau Capital Advisors, LLC, to provide real estate financial advisory services for a 44-unit affordable housing development; and WHEREAS, such services 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(1)(a); and WHEREAS, Nassau Capital Advisors, LLC, 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, funds are available in the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, or in any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been certified by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough a professional services contract with Nassau Capital Advisors, LLC, to provide real estate financial advisory services for a 44-unit affordable housing development. 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. PAGE 8 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 R 82-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH CLARK CATON HINTZ FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REGARDING MADISON MASONIC TEMPLE WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended execution of a professional services contract with Clark Caton Hintz, be made regarding professional grant application services for the Borough of Madison and the Madison Masonic Temple pursuant to a written proposal from Clark Caton Hintz dated March 1, 2021; and WHEREAS, such services 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(1)(a); and WHEREAS, Clark Caton Hintz, 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, this contract award is expressly contingent upon authorization from the Madison Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Advisory Committee; and WHEREAS, funds are available in the Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Trust Fund, or in any other account that may be deemed appropriate by the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, and the availability of funds has been certified by the Chief Financial Officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: 3. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough a professional services contract with Clark Caton Hintz, for professional grant application services for the Borough of Madison/Madison Masonic Temple, in an amount not to exceed $3,426.00 in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney. 4. 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. R 83-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF THE ELECTRIC UTILITY REBATE PROGRAM FOR 2021 WHEREAS, the Borough Council recognizes a need for an Electric Utility Rebate Program; and PAGE 9 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 WHEREAS, the Borough Council finds that it is a benefit to continue the Borough of Madison Electric Utility Rebate Program and guidelines for the calendar year 2021; and WHEREAS, it’s anticipated that the total cost of the program will be less than $70,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison County of Morris, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. An Electric Utility Rebate Program is authorized for assistance to eligible residents for the calendar year 2021, in the amount of $200.00 as a one-time credit toward electric utility charges. 2. The Program will be conducted in accordance with the attached ‘Announcement of the Madison Electric Utility Rebate Program for 2021 guidelines. R 84-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT TO ALLOW THE USE OF PUBLIC PARKING LOT NUMBER ONE BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF MADISON FOR A PUBLIC SHREDDING EVENT ON MARCH 27, 2021 WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Madison has requested permission to use public parking lot number one on Saturday, March 27, 2021 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for a public shredding event; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that such permission be granted; and WHEREAS, the Rotary Club has submitted a Special Event Permit Application to the Borough as well as a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Borough of Madison as an additional insured; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council agrees with this recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Rotary Club of Madison is hereby given permission to hold a public shredding event at Madison public parking lot number one, on March 27, 2021, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. subject to such safety requirements as may be directed by the Madison Police Department and/or Fire Department. R 85-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING THE FARMERS' MARKET FOR 2021 PAGE 10 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Commission has recommended to the Borough Council that the Farmers' Market be continued in the Borough of Madison to be held at Dodge Field from Thursday, May 20, 2021 to November 18, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council recognizes that the Farmers' Market has been a welcome addition to the Borough in that it creates another community event which has been successfully run in the past; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey recognizes Farmers’ Markets as an essential business; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council finds that it is a benefit to the Borough of Madison and its citizens to allow the continued operation of the Farmers' Market. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison County of Morris, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. A Farmers' Market is authorized to be conducted at Dodge Field from Thursday, May 20, 2021 to November 18, 2021. 2. The Farmers' Market shall be conducted in accordance with the 1993 "Guidelines for Madison's Farmers' Market", as amended, as well as the Madison Farmers’ Market Regulations and By Laws, subject to the dates and times and other conditions set forth in this resolution. Farmers shall be allowed to sell agricultural products that are produced and sold on their farms, including eggs, pork, wheat flour and baked goods and the sale of field-grown and cut field flowers; however, the sale of potted plants, shrubbery or other landscaping products shall not be permitted. 3. The Farmers’ Market will adhere to all regulation, including social distancing, face masks, gloves, etc. related to the current state of emergency. 4. The requirements of the Peddling and Soliciting Ordinance (Chapter 139 of the Madison Borough Code) shall not apply to the Farmers' Market as authorized by Chapter 139-13(c). 5. The requirements of the Sign Ordinance (Chapter 195 of the Madison Borough Code) shall not apply to the extent that the Farmers' Market shall be permitted to have signs as utilized in previous years; 6. The requirements of the Parking Ordinance (Chapter 195 of the Madison Borough Code) shall not apply to the extent that there shall be two (2) hour parking during market hours in areas denoted as one-hour parking. R 86-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE MADISON BOROUGH COUNCIL AWARDING ELECTRIC MATERIALS BID TO TURTLE AND HUGHES IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,379.99 AND ANIXTER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,103.51 PAGE 11 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison publicly advertised for bids for the purchase of Electric Department materials in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq.; and WHEREAS, three (3) bids were received from Stuart Irby, Co., Turtle & Hughes and Wesco Distribution Inc., now merged with Anixter, Inc., for various electric materials for the Electric Department; and WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney determined that Stuart Irby, Co.’s bid has a fatal defect and was found to be therefore non-responsive; and WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Superintendent, Acting Purchasing Agent and Borough Attorney have recommended that the Borough Council award a contract for certain electric materials for the Electric Department to Turtle and Hughes in the amount of $51,379.99 and Anixter, Inc. in the amount of $28,103.51; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has attested that funds will be available for this purpose in Electric Utility Operations Account 502, sub-account 315. 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 the purchase of certain electric materials for the Electric Department is hereby awarded to Turtle and Hughes in the amount of $51,379.99 and Anixter, Inc. in the amount of $28,103.51. 2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter into a contract with Turtle and Hughes and Anixter, Inc., in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney. R 87-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SUPPORTING CORRECTIVE LEGISLATION REGARDING UNDERAGE POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES WHEREAS, while the voters of New Jersey have made recreational Marijuana use and possession legal in the State of New Jersey, it is still illegal for minors to possess or consume it; and WHEREAS, anyone under the age of 21 found in possession of marijuana would be subject to a system of graduated warnings, including a first offense, receiving a written warning. a second offense, another warning, and law enforcement would notify their parent or guardian about the infraction. The third offense would see them referred to community programs; and WHEREAS, S-3454 did not provide for parental notification of a first time use or possession of marijuana by their minor child; and PAGE 12 OF 13 Regular Meeting Minutes – March 8, 2021 WHEREAS, the ability of parents or guardians to immediately intervene in such situations on behalf of their children is of the utmost importance to the welfare of all children. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body of the Borough of Madison in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that it strongly supports corrective legislation in regards to Senate Bill No. 3454 to provide for parental notification for all offenses committed by their minor child and calls upon the Legislature to take immediate action on same; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to State Senator Richard J. Codey, Assembly Representative John McKeon, and Assembly Representative Mila Jasey and to the New Jersey League of Municipalities. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS On motion by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Ms. Byrne 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 $276,762.14 General Capital Fund $2,086.80 Electric Operating Fund $10,064.40 Electric Capital Fund $105,021.12 Water Operating Fund $38,061.98 Water Capital Fund 0.00 Trusts $190,558.43 Total $622,554.87 The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers: Yeas: 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 9:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Osborne Borough Clerk Approved May 24, 2021 (EO) PAGE 13 OF 13