Planning Board
Regular MeetingMadison, NJ · January 18, 2022
Minutes
MINUTES
PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON
REORGANIZATION VIRTUAL MEETING JANUARY 18, 2022
A reorganization meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 18th day of
January 2022 at 7:30 P.M., by virtual zoom meeting.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert Conley, Class I member.
Mayor Conley requested the reading of the Public Meeting Notice.
The Secretary read the following statement in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
“Let the minutes reflect that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner:
At the reorganization meeting of the Board held on January 21, 2020 the Board by Resolution adopted a
schedule of meetings.
On January 22, 2020, a copy of the schedule of meetings was posted at the bulletin board at the
entrance to the Borough of Madison, was sent to the Madison Eagle and the Daily Record, and filed with
the Borough Clerk all in accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Act”.
Beginning in April 2020, in response to public safety considerations and legal authorization, the Planning
Board began conducting its monthly meetings on the previously noticed dates remotely using the Zoom
platform, and subsequently separate notices have been published each month advising of this change and
indicating that the procedures and requirements for monitoring such meetings and for making public
comment, along with an explanation of the audio muting function of the electronic communications
platform being utilized, is provided with detailed information on “How to Use Zoom and Participate” found
on the Rosenet Webpage Communications / Virtual Meetings at HTTP://www.rosenet.org/1273/Virtual-
Meetings.
Mayor Conley, Class I Member announces the reappointments to the Planning Board
NEW APPOINTMENTS –
Eric Range, Council Liaison, Class III Member, for a one-year term through
December 31, 2022
Astri Baillie, Regular Member, Four Year Term through December 31, 2025
RE-APPOINTMENTS
John Forte, Class II, Regular Member, for a one-year term through December 31, 2022
Tom Harris, Class IV, Regular Member for a four-year term through December 31, 2025
Oath of Office was administered by Mayor Conley, to all members listed above. A group oath was
administered.
The following roll call was recorded:
Present: Steve Tombalakian, Astri Baillie, John Forte, Ann Huber, Mayor Robert Conley, Peter Flemming,
Tom Harris, George Limbach and Eric Range.
Excused: None
Also Present: Vince Loughlin, Board Attorney
Susan Blickstein, Board Planner
Dennis Harrington, Board Engineer
Frances Boardman, Board Secretary
Resolution to appoint Planning Board Attorney – Mr. Vincent Loughlin, Esq. as Planning
Board Attorney for year 2022; motion was made by Mr. Forte, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of
“aye” was heard by all members present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
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Resolution to publish the appointment of Vince Loughlin, Esq. as Planning Board Attorney
without competitive bidding for year 2022; motion was made by Mr. Forte, seconded by Ms. Baillie.
A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Mr. Flemming nominated Mr. Tombalakian as Chairman of the Madison Planning Board for the
year 2022; the nomination was seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members
present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
At this time, the Mayor relinquished chair to Mr. Tombalakian.
A motion was made by Ms. Baillie to nominate Mr. Forte, as Vice Chair of the Madison Planning Board
for the year 2022; the nomination was seconded by Mr. Flemming. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all
members present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution to appoint Frances Boardman, as Certified Administrative Official/Board Secretary to the
Madison Planning Board for the year 2022; motion was made by Mr. Flemming seconded by Ms. Baillie.
A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution to appoint Susan Blickstein, as Planning Consultant to the Madison Planning Board for the year
2022; motion was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mr. Range. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all
members present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution to appoint Dennis Harrington as Planning Board Engineer to the Planning Board for the Year
2022; motion was made by Mr. Flemming, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by
all members present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution to publish the appointment of Susan Blickstein without competitive bidding for the year 2022;
motion was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mr. Flemming. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all
members present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution designating the Planning Board meeting date schedule for the year 2022; motion was made by
Mayor Conley, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and
recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution designating the Planning Board site walk schedule for year 2022; motion was made by Mr.
Flemming, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and recorded
in favor of the resolution.
Resolution regarding the notification of meetings of the Madison Planning Board for the year 2022; motion
was made by Mr. Range, seconded by Mr. Forte. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present
and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution for the continuation of Technical Coordinating Committee meetings for the year 2022; motion
was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mr. Flemming. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members
present and recorded in favor of the resolution.
Resolution for adoption of the Planning Board By-Laws for the year 2022; motion was made by Mr. Forte
seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and recorded in favor of
the resolution.
Since there was no further business to come before the Planning Board at the reorganization meeting Mr.
Tombalakian made a motion to adjourn the reorganization meeting at 7:45 pm, and moved directly into the
regular Planning Board meeting.
Respectfully submitted,
Frances Boardman
Board Secretary
Agenda
AGENDA
Borough of Madison Planning Board
Reorganization Virtual Meeting, Tuesday, January 18, 2022
7:30 PM, Hartley Dodge Memorial,
50 Kings Road, Madison, New Jersey
1. Meeting called to order by Mayor Conley
2. Announcement of Notice
3. Mayor Conley, Class I Member announces appointments to the Planning Board
APPOINTMENTS:
Eric Range, Class III, Council Liaison for a One-Year Term January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022.
Astri Baillie, Class IV, Regular Member, Four Year term through December 31, 2025
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
John Forte, Class II, Regular Member January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Tom Harris, Class IV, Regular Member, Four Year term through December 31, 2025
4. Oath of Office administered to appointed members
5. Roll Call
6. Resolution to appoint Planning Board Attorney for 2022
7. Resolution to publish appointment of Planning Board Attorney without competitive
bidding and Roll Call
8. Election of Chairperson and Roll Call
9. Mayor relinquishes chair to Chairperson
10. Election of Vice Chairperson and Roll Call
11. Resolution to appoint Certified Administrative Official/Board Secretary for the Year
2022 and Roll Call
12. Resolution to appoint Planning Consultant for the Year 2022 and Roll Call
13. Resolution to appoint Planning Board Engineer as Technical Consultant to the Planning
and Zoning Boards for the Year 2022 and Roll Call
14. Resolution to publish appointment Planning Consultant without competitive bidding for
the Year 2022 and Roll Call
15. Resolution designating 2022 meeting dates and Roll Call
16. Resolution designating 2022 site walks and Roll Call
17. Resolution regarding notification of meetings and Roll Call
18. Resolution for continuation of Technical Coordinating Committee Meetings and Roll
Call
19. Resolution for adoption of Planning Board By-Laws for 2022 and Roll Call
20. Adjournment of Re-Organization Meeting
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