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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON August 9, 2021 - 7 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 9th day of August, 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 10, 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 Robert Landrigan 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: MINUTES FOR APPROVAL (1) July 26, 2021 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 – August 9, 2021 CONTRACT MATTERS (2) JOINT MUNICIPAL COURT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. PERSONNEL MATTERS (1) BUILDING DEPARTMENT – P/T OFFICE ASSISTANT Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required. POTENTIAL LITIGATION MATTERS (1) DREW UNIVERSITY 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 8:15 p.m. via teleconference with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all. Mayor Conley asked for a moment of silence for the passing of lifelong Madison resident Louise M. Alperti. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2021. Ms. Coen seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous voice call vote recorded. Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Special Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2021. Ms. Byrne seconded the motion, which passed with a unanimous voice call vote recorded. Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Executive Minutes of July 26, 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 July 26, 2021. 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 tonight’s meeting is the only Council meeting in August and beginning in September, the Council hopes to have a hybrid in-person meeting platform. Mayor Conley asked resident to please get vaccinated if they have not yet been vaccinated. On August 3, 2021 a successful “National Night Out” was held, sponsored by the Madison Police Department along with the Fire Department and Department of Public Works. Mayor Conley thanked all for their efforts. EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST: PAGE 2 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 Ronald Meyer, Vincent Patti and Thomas Sych from the Electric Utility Department have been selected as the Employees of the Month for August. On a hot July day, an elderly Madison resident was out for a walk with her aide when she became fatigued and unable to complete the uphill return trip to her house. While the woman was stranded in the road, two Madison Electric trucks drove by and observed the situation. Ron, Vince and Tom stopped to help. Using a lawn chair from a nearby house and with the help of the resident’s aide, the men got the woman into the chair and carefully carried her back to her home. Their quick, creative and thoughtful response prevented a bad situation from getting worse. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Public Safety Ms. Byrne, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: On Tuesday August 3rd the police department hosted National Night Out and it was a success. Nine neighborhoods were visited and a “block party” was held in the center of town on Waverly Place. Madison officers, including our Community Relations Unit, handed out t-shirts, wristbands, neon glow sticks, and other gifts for the kids. All enjoyed ice cream and Italian ice throughout the evening. Department personnel met with residents and stakeholders to promote the police-community partnership and neighborhood comradery. There has been a great deal of positive feedback and the Police Department cannot wait to build on this event for next year. Ms. Byrne thanked all those who participated in the event. Finance and Borough Clerk Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Earlier this year, historic legislation established in-person early voting in New Jersey. This law makes our state even more voter-friendly and strengthens our democracy by expanding opportunities to exercise your right to vote. This new option allows registered voters to cast their ballot in person, using a voting machine, during a nine-day period prior to Election Day. Beginning October 23, 2021, you can now choose to vote, in person, when it’s most convenient for your schedule. Every county will provide registered voters with this option for the 2021 General Election. Morris County will designate in-person early voting locations that will be open Saturday, October 23 through Sunday, October 31. Hours will be Monday- Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary. The Madison Civic Center will be an early voting location. Applications for Vote by Mail ballots and voter registration forms are available in the Borough Clerk’s Office or online at morriselections.org. The Borough of Madison Identification Card program is once again underway, with appointments available on Tuesdays and Thursdays to any resident of the Borough of Madison able to provide the requirements for establishing his or her identity and residency as set forth in the Ordinance. Forms are available online or in the Borough Clerk’s office. The Tax Collector has mailed out the 3rd quarter tax bills, and residents are encouraged to send payments before the August 24th deadline. The Finance department will make debt payments on the MRC debt in the amount of $271,515. Public Works and Engineering Mr. Hoover, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Work began on the Hartley Dodge Memorial Plaza reconstruction on June 7th and continues to make good progress. The concrete base for the upper stairs is being formed. Please note all general public access to the Municipal Building continues via the west wing courtroom ramp for the duration of the project. Work on PAGE 3 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 Anthony Drive and Wayne Blvd continues with the contractor completing curb and driveway replacement, topsoil and seed on the entire project. Most of the miscellaneous sidewalk replacements has been completed. Paver resets downtown and several driveway aprons will also be improved in the Central Business District as part of this project. The driveway aprons for Osteria Trevi restaurant, Chipotle, and Enterprise are scheduled for next week. A weekly status report is available on the Rosenet website. If there are specific concerns about the construction work please contact either the Madison Police or the Borough Engineer. The stair construction project in Summerhill Park is progressing well. Timber work is complete. Railing and stone dust infill should be complete within a week or so. A grant application was submitted to Morris County for construction of the first phase of trail and boardwalk construction in Memorial Park. The Shade Tree Management Board has noted an increase in service requests due to dying ash trees. Residents can contact the Department of Public Works, to schedule the arborist to assess trees. The Madison Environmental Commission is working with the Department of Public Works on compost availability. Subscriptions are limited, more information is available on rosenet.org. Community Affairs Ms. Coen, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Ms. Coen thanked Borough Nurse Marlene Dolan for her service both before and during the pandemic, as Mrs. Dolan retired this week. Residents are reminded to visit the Farmers’ Market every Thursday through November and Bottle Hill Day will be held this year, on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Residents interested in volunteering on Bottle Hill Day can email the Downtown Development Commission for information. Utilities Ms. Ehrlich, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: On Sunday, August 1st, the Stand-by Crew was called to Rachael Avenue for dimming lights. They discovered that wires were burning on the transformer. The Electric Department replaced three (3) broken Utility Poles at the bottom of Green Village Road and transferred all equipment. The Electric Department has been working with Solar Vendors answering questions, working through numerous design and application flaws, processing applications, inspecting cut-off switches, and issuing Interconnection Agreements and PTO (permission to operate). The AMI Water Meter Installation Project at Madison Commons began last Monday. The installation contractor, MeterTek, is from Kenilworth. They will be installing new water meters with an automated reader module in over 220 properties. Over 80% of the residents have already called to make an appointment. We anticipate that the project will wrap up before the end of the month. This pilot program will help make the larger installation go more smoothly as we set out to replace the remaining 4,800 water meters in the Borough. If anyone outside of the Madison Commons area is interested in having their water meter updated, please call the Madison Water Department at (973) 966-7330 to schedule an appointment. Special thanks to all the staff involved in the pilot project, including Jim Trimble, Michael Pellessier, and Tom DeBiasse. Health Mr. Landrigan, Chair of the Committee, made the following comments: Mr. Landrigan thanked retiring Borough Nurse Marlene Dolan for her outstanding service. Mr. Landrigan reported that nearly eighty percent of Madison residents are vaccinated, and reminded residents that variants of the COVID-19 virus are still active. Please continue to wear masks and practice social distancing. PAGE 4 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communications: Email dated July 28, 2021, from Dave Carver; Belleau Avenue containing comments made at the Madison Housing Authority Board meeting July 27, 2021 regarding the Belleau Avenue neighborhood concerns about MHA subdividing and building on its current sites. 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 08/09/2021-1 MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES & CRAFTS OPEN SPACE, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUNDS REQUEST In 2020, the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts came to the Open Space, Recreation and Historic Preservation Advisory Committee asking for funding for Phase 1 of a feasibility study for a storage facility at the METC. The Council approved the project. The METC also received state and county grants to be used for Phase 1. The projects costs were less than expected and the METC would like to apply the remaining $7,900 to Phase 2, for the construction of the storage facility costing approximately $600,000. In applying for grants for Phase 2, the Borough funds can be used as a match which will be required by the state and county. Construction will commence in 2022. There was no objection to listing a resolution on the Consent Agenda. Resolution 221-2021 is listed on the Consent Agenda ADVERTISED HEARINGS – 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, commented on the proposed resolution supporting the MEC Eco House and Garden Tour, noting the tour is all outdoors. Lisa Leone; Denville, thanked Mayor and Council for their support in protecting the Drew Forest, noting how vital the forest is to students and residents. Lisa Carballo; Glenwild Road, urged Council to save the forest at Drew University as it is critical to the local environment. Molly Polevoy: Fairwood Road, thanked the Mayor and Council for their efforts to preserve the Drew Forest. PAGE 5 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES The Clerk made the following statement: The ordinance scheduled for introduction and first reading tonight will have a hearing during the meeting of September 13, 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 38-2021 for first reading and asked the Clerk to read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE 38-2021 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROPRIATING $75,000.00 FROM THE GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR WAVERLY PLACE IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough appropriate $75,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for professional services and certain construction costs regarding the Waverly Place Improvements; 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 $75,000.00 for this purpose; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that the Borough should appropriate $75,000.00 from the General Capital Improvement Fund for professional services and certain construction costs regarding the Waverly Place Improvements. 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 $75,000.00 is hereby appropriated from the General Capital Improvement Fund to fund professional services and certain construction costs regarding the Waverly Place Improvements. 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. Mr. Hoover moved that Ordinance 38-2021, 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, Mr. Landrigan Nays: None PAGE 6 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 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, Mr. Landrigan Nays: None R 220-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING SALARY INCREASE FOR LISA QUINN WHEREAS, Lisa Quinn is employed as a part-time Office Assistant in the Building Department of the Borough of Madison; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended a merit increase to Lisa Quinn in recognition of her successful State Certification as a Technical Assistant to the Construction Code Official (TACO); and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended increasing the hourly rate of Lisa Quinn from $22.52/hour to $25.00/hour. 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 salary of Lisa Quinn shall be increased to $25.00/hour. R 221-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $7,900.00 IN MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE, RECREATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AT THE HISTORIC JAMES BUILDING (A/K/A THE MUSEUM OF EARLY TRADES AND CRAFTS) WHEREAS, the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts has received grant funds for Phase 1, a feasibility study for a storage facility at the historic James Building on the corner of Green Village Road and Main Street currently housing the Museum of Early Trades and Crafts; and WHEREAS, Phase 1 of the project is now complete and project costs were less than expected; and WHEREAS, the Open Space Advisory Committee has recommended that $7,900.00 be applied to Phase 2, the construction of a storage facility at the historic James Building; and PAGE 7 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 WHEREAS, the Borough is the owner of said 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 $7,900.00 is hereby authorized to be allocated towards the construction of a storage facility at the historic James Building. R 222-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AND HELLER PROPERTY PARTNERS, BLOCK: 2001, LOTS: 19 TO 23, 176-184 MAIN STREET WHEREAS, Heller Property Partners, LP ("Developer") is the owner of certain property in the Borough of Madison designated as Tax Block 2001, Lots 19 to 23 on the current Tax Map of the Borough (the “Property”); and WHEREAS, Developer obtained from the Madison Borough Board of Adjustment approvals for development of 176-184 Main Street, Block 2001, Lots 19- 23 by Resolution adopted on September 10, 2020, which provided for execution of a Developer’s Agreement with the Borough; and WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the attached Developer’s Agreement concerning the Property be entered into upon approval of the form and substance of the Agreement by the Borough Attorney. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris and the State of New Jersey, that the attached Developer’s Agreement between Heller Property Partners, LP and the Borough of Madison is hereby approved subject to the approval of the Borough Attorney, and the Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to execute the Developer’s Agreement. R 223-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SUPPORTING THE MADISON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION ECO HOUSE & GARDEN TOUR WHEREAS, the Madison Environmental Commission wishes to hold an Eco House & Garden Tour on Sunday, September 12, 2021, with a rain date of Sunday September 19, 2021, if necessary, to showcase sustainability and green practices with community members; and WHEREAS, an Eco House & Garden Tour, consisting of a self-guided tour with approximately eight (8) locations will showcase examples of passive solar , geothermal and zero energy homes, native plants and bees, solar energy and battery storage and organic lawn care in the community. PAGE 8 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 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 of Madison supports the Madison Environmental Commission’s Eco House & Garden Tour. R 224-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION GRANTS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works planned on replacing a front end loader in 2022 and a trackless skid-steer in 2021; and WHEREAS, the Sustainable Madison Advisory Committee has requested authorization to apply for a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection grant for 25% of the purchase price to replace certain Public Works diesel equipment with newer equipment with reduced emissions controls; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council approves the submission of a grant application for this purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, in the County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the Chief Financial Officer is authorized to submit a grant to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the above mentioned purpose. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough of Madison expresses support and urges the funding of the NJ Equipment Modernization grant request. R 225-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ALLEGIANCE TRUCKS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTERNATIONAL HOOK LIFT TRUCK AND ACCESSORIES UNDER SOURCEWELL WHEREAS, the Borough of Madison desires to award a contract for the purchase of an International Hook Lift Truck and accessories to an authorized vendor under Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance); and WHEREAS, the purchase of goods and services by a local contracting unit is authorized by the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-10, et seq.; and WHEREAS, Allegiance Trucks of Linden, N.J. has been awarded Sourcewell contract #060920-NVS, International Truck; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works and the Qualified Purchasing Agent have recommended that the Borough Council utilize this contract for the PAGE 9 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 purchase of an International Hook Lift truck and accessories in the amount of $257,950.75; and WHEREAS, funds are available in Ordinance 24-2021, 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, that a contract be awarded to Allegiance Trucks for the purchase of an International Hook Lift Truck and accessories in an amount not to exceed $257,950.75 under Sourcewell contract #060920-NVS, International Truck and same is hereby ratified and approved. R 226-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING A CHRISTMAS TREE SALE AT DODGE FIELD NOVEMBER 25, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2020 WHEREAS, the Rotary Club of Madison has requested permission to use a portion of Dodge Field, November 26, 2021 through December 23, 2021, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., to hold a Christmas Tree Sale; and WHEREAS, the funds raised will be dedicated to supporting their charitable and community initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that such permission be granted; 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 use a portion of Dodge Field, November 26, 2021 through December 23, 2021, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., to hold a Christmas Tree Sale, subject to such safety requirements as may be directed by the Madison Police Department and/or Fire Department and adequate insurance coverage indemnifying the Borough from liability. R 227-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS TO ALLOW THE USE OF SUMMERHILL PARK BY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA PATRIOTS PACK 124 ON AUGUST 28, 2021 AND SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 WHEREAS, the Patriots’ Pack 124 of Madison has requested permission to use public property Saturday, August 28, 2021 and Friday September 10, 2021, for a scouting event; and PAGE 10 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that such permission be granted; and WHEREAS, the Patriots’ Pack 124 has submitted a Special Event Permit Application to the Borough and will provide 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 Patriots’ Pack 124 of Madison is hereby given permission to use Summerhill Park, Saturday, August 28, 2021 and Friday September 10, 2021, for a scouting event, subject to such safety requirements as may be directed by the Madison Police Department and/or Fire Department. R 228-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON GRANTING TURN THE TOWNS TEAL® PERMISSION TO TIE RIBBONS AROUND TREES ON THE STREETS OF MADISON FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 IN SUPPORT OF THEIR TURN THE TOWNS TEAL CAMPAIGN TO FIGHT OVARIAN CANCER WHEREAS, Turn the Towns Teal® has requested permission for ribbons to be tied on Borough street trees on the main streets of the Borough from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021 in support of their “Turn the Towns Teal Campaign” to fight ovarian cancer; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined to grant this request with the understanding that the ribbons be removed by October 4, 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the request for ribbons to be tied on Borough street trees from September 1, 2021 to September 30, 2021 in support of the “Turn the Towns Teal Campaign” to fight ovarian cancer is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Turn the Towns Teal will arrange for removal of the ribbons no later than October 4, 2021. R 229-2021 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPOINTING JILL STRELEC TO THE POSITION OF FULL-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT IN THE TAX ASSESSOR’S OFFICE AND CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the Personnel Director has recommended appointing Jill Strelec to the position of Full-Time Office Assistant in the Tax Assessor’s Office and Construction Department effective August 10, 2021; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council agrees with this recommendation. PAGE 11 OF 12 Regular Meeting Minutes – August 9, 2021 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that Jill Strelec is hereby appointed to the position of Full-Time Office Assistant in the Tax Assessor’s Office and Construction Department, to be compensated at the annual salary of $50,000.00, pending receipt of satisfactory background check results. R 230-2021 ITEM REMOVED UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS On motion by Ms. Byrne, 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 $404,865.80 General Capital Fund 315,170.90 Electric Operating Fund 126,751.33 Electric Capital Fund 27,689.84 Water Operating Fund 13,222.48 Water Capital Fund 0.00 Trusts 5,011.23 Total $892,711.58 The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers: Yeas: Ms. Baillie, Ms. Byrne, Mr. Hoover, Ms. Coen, Ms. Ehrlich, Mr. Landrigan Nays: None NEW BUSINESS - None ADJOURN There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Osborne Borough Clerk Approved September 13, 2021 (EO) PAGE 12 OF 12