The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Madison was held on the 22^nd day of January 2007. Mayor Kerkeslager called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Committee Room 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 publishing a copy of the meeting notice in 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 4, 2007. Copies of said Notice were made available to members of the general public."

Roll Call
The Borough Clerk called the roll and the following acknowledged their presence:

Mayor Ellwood R. Kerkeslager

Council Members:

Mary-Anna Holden
Astri J. Baillie
Donald J. Bowen
Carmela Vitale

John M. Elias

Robert H. Conley

Also Present:

James R. Allison, Administrator

Joseph Mezzacca, Jr., Borough Attorney

Marilyn Schaefer, Borough Clerk

---Mayor Kerkeslager commented on a letter from the State concerning proposed revisions to COAH regulations.

----As to General Code Review, Mrs. Vitale, Borough Engineer Robert Vogel and the Clerk will have a meeting; Mr. Mezzacca requested to be involved.

----Regarding Electric Utility Supply, Messrs Allison and Kalafut will report at the next meeting.

----"Cultural and historic" wording will be added to R 35-2007.

----Regarding emergency on Woodland Road, appropriating funds will be listed on the next meeting Agenda.

Mr. Elias moved:

EXECUTIVE MINUTES (1)

Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.

CONTRACT MATTERS (3)

Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.

PERSONNEL MATTERS (2)

Date of public disclosure 90 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.

POTENTIAL LITIGATION MATTER (1)

Date of public disclosure 60 days after conclusion, if disclosure required.

Seconded: Mrs. Vitale

Vote: Unanimous voice vote

Reconvene in Council Chamber
Mayor Ellwood R. Kerkeslager reconvened the Regular Meeting at 7:50 p.m. in the Council Chamber with all members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the January 1, 2007 Reorganization Meeting Minutes with one amendment adding recognition of United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey Christopher J. Christie for his presence at this Reorganization Meeting. Mayor Kerkeslager gave recognition to 21^st District Assemblyman Jon Bramnick during Announcements at the end of the meeting.

The motion was seconded by Ms. Baillie and carried by unanimous voice vote.

Ms. Baillie moved approval of the January 8, 2007 Regular Meeting Minutes. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Vitale and carried by voice vote with Mrs. Holden and Mr. Elias abstaining.

Ms. Baillie moved approval of the January 8, 2007 Executive Session Minutes. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Vitale and carried by voice vote with Mrs. Holden and Mr. Elias abstaining.

Mayor Kerkeslager made the following comments:

Mayor Kerkeslager has been working with a Madison resident who is a member of the Sierra Club, and with the Environmental Commission, and asked for Council support to draw up a resolution supporting community-based actions such as tree maintenance and planting of trees. Ms. Baillie, a member of the Garden Club, and Mr. Conley will work with Mayor Kerkeslager to develop a resolution to be presented to Council at a future meeting.

Mayor Kerkeslager commented on a letter he received from the County Prosecutor complimenting Madison’s Rapid Deployment Team. The letter concluded that the exercise done here in Madison was such a success that it will become a model for all New Jersey counties to emulate. The organizational plan will be presented to domestic rail carriers for their potential utilization. Mayor Kerkeslager thanked Police Chief Chirico for a job well done.

Mrs. Holden, Chair of the Committee, reported on the following matters:

Thursday night is the Taste of Madison, a large social event of the season, to be held at the Madison Hotel in Convent Station at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are $65 per person; 40 Napa Valley vintners are expected to take part in the wine sampling; therefore, anyone attending has to be at least 21 years of age; tickets are on sale at various locations around town, one being Gary’s Wine & Marketplace. All proceeds go to Madison charities.

On Wednesday, January 24, 2007, from 12 Noon until 2 p.m., the Madison Senior Citizens will have their yearly homemade chicken soup, sandwich and dessert luncheon; there is no charge for this event thanks to a donation from the Rotary Club; anyone wishing to reserve a seat at the luncheon should call the Senior Center at (973) 593-3095.

On behalf of the Madison Community House, Mrs. Holden extended a "thank you" to Borough Engineer Robert Vogel for his advice provided to the Thursday Morning Club regarding structural defects at their facility encountered in the roof area of the gym. The Community House serves over 60,000 individuals each year, most free of charge.

This year’s tax assistance will be available from February 7 through April 11 at the Madison Senior Center, 28 Walnut Street; there are AARP counselors trained by the Internal Revenue Service who will be available by appointment for all adults; appointments may be made by calling (973) 593-3095; individuals should bring with them their 2006 real estate tax bill, all 1099’s and W-2’s for 2006 including Social Security 1099’s and a copy of 2005 Federal and State returns.

Ms. Baillie, Chair of the Committee, reported on the following matter:

Ms. Baillie commented on an Electric Department report received from Electric Utility Superintendent Michael Piano; Mr. Piano’s department is continuing work on the new overhead primary cable on Prospect Street, Main Street and Lincoln Place; they have completed and energized a new primary riser pole for Stop & Shop Plaza and begun construction of a new riser pole on Elmer Street for the new First Morris Bank. There have been no emergencies reported this week.

Mr. Bowen, Chair of the Committee, reported on the following matter:

Mr. Bowen reminded residents, for their own safety and the safety of others, not to step or proceed onto the ice rink when "No Skating" is posted; in addition to possible danger to individuals, the ice may become damaged so that when a deep freeze sets in, ice skaters are confronted with chunks of broken ice where people have stepped through.

Mrs. Vitale, Chair of the Committee, reported on the following matter:

Some salting was done during the recent light snowfall.

Mr. Elias, Chair of the Committee, no report.

Mr. Conley, Chair of the Committee, reported on the following matters:

On Thursday, January 18^th, the Fire Department responded to a water leak at the Madison Junior School; they found three feet of water and a broken water line which flooded the subbasement where the boilers and water heaters are located; the Fire Department shut down water to the building and pumped out the basement; PSE&G had to be involved to shut off the gas. At that point, school was in session with no heat and no water; it was decided to shut the school at 1:08 p.m.; the time between the initial call and 1:08 p.m. was between periods where a phone chain notified all parents; only six students were not picked up; they were moved over to the Central Avenue School where they spent the balance of the school day.

Mobile-Vision began installing new video recording systems in all of Madison’s police cars; that installation is part of the 2006 Capital Improvement projects.

Helen Fenske, an outspoken opponent of paving over the Great Swamp, died Friday at 84 years of age; though not a Madison resident, Ms. Fenske had a tremendous impact on the Madison community and neighboring communities; her battle to take on the Port Authority in order to preserve the Great Swamp prevented a fourth major jetport from being built in Madison’s backyard. Ms. Fenske is a great example of the power of an active citizen, and all will truly miss her.

Mayor Kerkeslager asked for a moment of silence in memory of Helen Fenske, who was such a big influence in this area.

The Borough Clerk announced receipt of the following communication:

Mr. Altier and Ms. Wade reported on a potential violation of a deed restriction due to removal of a substantial maple tree from property at 74 Glenwild Road in a letter dated January 22, 2007, which communication will be sent home in Council’s packages.

01/22/07-1 review FIRE/POLICE BUILDING capital project;

HDM RENOVATIONS; REVIEW OF RELOCATION AND RENOVATIONS

Mr. Russell spoke of progress at meetings regarding the HDM renovations and expects 95% review documents available by the end of March; since the HDM is on the Historic Register, the State DCA does allow for prequalification of contractors who will bid on the project.

Mr. Allison reported on relocation plans including square footage needed for 37 relocated employees. Mr. Vogel commented that 8,000 square feet is needed for relocation of staff out of the HDM; the Civic Center has 5,000 square feet available; Mr. Vogel suggested that a site plan be done showing trailers nearby; the court hearing space is unresolved; Mr. Vogel will return to Council with a proposal. Mrs. Holden commented that she will check on court sharing possibilities.

01/22/07-2 APPROVAL OF OPTION AGREEMENT

Mr. Mezzacca gave a summary of the Option Agreement, which is listed for approval on the Consent Agenda later in the meeting, and explained that this agreement gives the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation a nine-month option (from date of signature of the agreement) to purchase the building previously occupied by the Board of Health at 22 Central Avenue for the purpose of constructing age-restricted affordable housing. There was a long discussion. Mr. Bowen voted against approval of this Option Agreement and gave a detailed statement as to his reasons, including that residents have not been given a chance to weigh in on this subject. Mrs. Holden moved approval of the Option Agreement. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

Yeas: Mrs. Holden, Ms. Baillie, Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: Mr. Bowen

A resolution is listed on the Consent Agenda.

01/22/07-3 1. Home Application for Grant Funding

2. BOROUGH’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT SUBMISSION FOR CHAPEL ST.

Madison Housing Authority Executive Director Lou Ricco gave a brief overview of the HOME application for grant funding in the amount of $450,000.00 to be submitted by the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation to construct age-restricted housing at 22 Central Avenue. Mr. Allison gave an overview of the Borough’s application to be submitted to the CDBG Program for grant funding in the amount of $80,000.00 for Chapel Street reconstruction and curbing.

Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation HOME application. Mr. Conley seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

Yeas: Mrs. Holden, Ms. Baillie, Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: Mr. Bowen

A resolution is listed on the Consent Agenda.

Mrs. Vitale moved approval of the Borough’s Community Development Block Grant submission for Chapel Street. Ms. Baillie seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

Yeas: Mrs. Holden, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Bowen
Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: None

A resolution is listed on the Consent Agenda.

01/22/07-4 services agreement for utilization of the county’s mobile data terminal system

Mrs. Vitale moved approval of Police Chief Chirico’s recommendation to authorize signature on a Services Agreement for utilization of the County’s mobile data terminal system "MCIJIS" for $1.00. Mrs. Holden seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote.

A resolution is listed on the Consent Agenda.

01/22/07-5 CONSIDERATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

Paperwork and resolution of Planning Board requesting Council consideration was sent home to Council the week of January 8^th.

Ms. Baillie suggested that a special hearing be held for public input on this subject. Ms. Baillie will check on the availability of Mr. Gertler, who has developed a model of the plan, and the Community Planning Consultant, Mr. Zimmerman; a date will be decided upon and the Clerk will advertise the special hearing.

01/22/07-6 USE OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AS TRAFFIC DIRECTORS

Mrs. Vitale moved approval of Police Chief Chirico’s recommendation to authorize the Borough Administrator to sign the "Statement of Cost" and "Agreement PUA-1-Rt 124 Kings 013380". The motion was seconded by Mr. Bowen and passed by unanimous voice vote.

A resolution will be listed on the February 12, 2007 Consent Agenda.

01/22/07-7 CSC TKR, INC. D/B/A CABLEVISION OF MORRIS APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL CONSENT

Ms. Baillie suggested that the hearing regarding the Cablevision franchise renewal be set during a Regular Meeting. After discussion, Council will look to set the hearing date for March 12, 2007.

01/22/07-8 CREDIT CARD UTILIZATION

After Council discussion, it was decided to get information together for discussion at the next meeting. Mrs. Vitale mentioned she could provide information gathered in the past on this subject.

01/22/07-9 REORGANIZATION MEETING DATE

Mr. Conley moved that the Annual Reorganization Meeting be moved to the first business day following the first of the year. Ms. Baillie seconded the motion, which passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

Yeas: Ms. Baillie, Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: Mrs. Holden, Mr. Bowen

All who voted yes agreed to a 7 p.m. start time. A resolution setting the date and time will be listed on the February 12, 2007 Consent Agenda.

01/22/07-10 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING RENEWAL OF THE GARDEN STATE PRESERVATION TRUST WHICH FUNDS THE NJ GREEN ACRES PROGRAM

A resolution is listed on the Consent Agenda.

01/22/07-11 ACCEPT TRAFFIC TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS

Mr. Conley moved acceptance of the Traffic Task Force Report and Recommendations. Mrs. Holden seconded the motion. Mr. Conley and his team were thanked for their work. There was discussion including how to follow through with the recommendations. Mrs. Holden commented that she is interested in continuing on this project. The motion to accept passed by unanimous voice vote.

Ms. Baillie moved to extend the Traffic Committee through 2007. Mrs. Holden seconded the motion, which passed by unanimous voice vote.

A resolution extending the Traffic Committee will be listed on the next Consent Agenda.

Mayor Kerkeslager opened the meeting to the public for their opportunity to ask questions and make comments. Mayor Kerkeslager asked that, upon recognition by the Chair, the person shall proceed to the lectern and give his/her name and address in an audible tone of voice, and print the same on the sheet provided for the record. He/she shall limit his/her statement to five (5) minutes or less.

Since no member of the public wished to be heard, the invitation for discussion was closed.

The Clerk made the following statement:

Ordinances scheduled for hearing tonight were submitted in writing at a Regular meeting of the Mayor and Council held on January 8, 2007, were introduced by title and passed on first reading, were published in the Madison Eagle and made available to members of the general public requesting same.

Mayor Kerkeslager called up Ordinances for second reading and asked the Clerk to read said ordinances by title:

WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that certain changes are required in the salary ranges for non-union full-time employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, as follows:

Section 1. Ordinance 38-2006 setting the salary ranges for non-union full-time employees is hereby replaced with the following:

Mayor Kerkeslager opened the hearing on the above ordinance and asked if anyone wished to be heard. Since no member of the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was closed.

Mr. Elias moved that Ordinance 1-2007, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be finally adopted. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

Yeas: Mrs. Holden, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Bowen
Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: None

Mayor Kerkeslager declared Ordinance 1-2007 adopted and finally passed and asked the Clerk to publish notice thereof in the newspaper and file the ordinance in accordance with the law.

ORDINANCE 2-2007

ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REPLACING ORDINANCE 41-2006 PERTAINING TO PART-TIME NON-UNION SALARIES AND OFFICES

WHEREAS, certain changes are required in the salary ranges for non-union part-time employees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, as follows:

Section 1. Ordinance 41-2006 is hereby replaced by this ordinance in order to identify all non-union part-time positions and to change salary ranges for non-union, part-time employees, as follows:

Mayor Kerkeslager opened the hearing on the above ordinance and asked if anyone wished to be heard. Since no member of the public wished to be heard, the public hearing was closed.

Mr. Elias moved that Ordinance 2-2007, which the Borough Clerk read by title, be finally adopted. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

Yeas: Mrs. Holden, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Bowen
Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: None

Mayor Kerkeslager declared Ordinance 2-2007 adopted and finally passed and asked the Clerk to publish notice thereof in the newspaper and file the ordinance in accordance with the law.

Introduction of ORDINANCES - None

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.

Mr. Elias moved adoption of the Consent Agenda. Mrs. Vitale seconded the motion. As explained earlier in the meeting, Mr. Bowen did not support the HOME application nor the Option Agreement regarding 22 Central Avenue, therefore he voted against adoption of R 38-2007 and R 39-2007. There was no further discussion, and the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER TO GILBANE, INC., OF LAWRENCEVILLE FOR CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT WORK AT THE FIRE & POLICE BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,740.00

WHEREAS, a contract was previously awarded to Gilbane, Inc., for construction management work for the Fire and Police Building until December 2006; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended approval of a Change Order for extending full time construction management services for a period of six months, based on a proposal dated December 6, 2006, in an amount not to exceed $145,740.00.

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 Mayor and Borough Clerk are authorized to execute a Change Order to the Contract with Gilbane, Inc., to address the issues described above, said Change Order to be in a form approved by the Borough Attorney.

WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has recommended that the Borough amend Resolution 221-2006 to increase the award amount by $20,641.60 to $68,967.80 for contracts for communications equipment improvements related to the Fire and Police Building, the Hartley Dodge Memorial renovations and temporary administrative offices; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has attested that funds will be available in a total amount not to exceed $68,967.80 for this purpose, which funds were appropriated by Ordinance 42-2005.

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. Resolution 221-2006 is amended to increase the award amount by $20,641.60 to $68,967.80 for contracts for communications equipment improvements related to the Fire and Police Building, Hartley Dodge renovations and temporary administrative offices.

2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to execute purchase orders and contracts to ARC Communications, Inc. for communications equipment improvements related to the Fire and Police Building, Hartley Dodge renovations, temporary administrative offices and Kings Road Communications Facility improvements at a total price not to exceed $68,967.80 in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.

WHEREAS, The Madison Little League has requested permission to hold its annual Little League parade on Saturday, March 24, 2007 to officially start their 2007 season; and

WHEREAS, the parade will begin at 12:00 Noon, and proceed on a route approved by the Madison Borough Police Chief, said route beginning at the intersection of Wilmer Street and Green Village Road, and it will continue down Green Village Road to Main Street, continuing east on Main Street and turn left onto Central Avenue, continuing down Central Avenue where it will conclude at Dodge Field where there will be a brief ceremony at the conclusion of the parade; and

WHEREAS, Police Chief Chirico recommends approval of this request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the request of the Madison Little League to hold its annual Little League parade in Madison on Saturday, March 24, 2007, as described herein is hereby approved, subject to any safety requirements imposed by the Madison Police Department.

R 34-2007

WHEREAS, the Borough Chief of Police has recommended that the Borough Council approve execution of the 2007 Morris County Integrated Justice Information System Interlocal Services Agreement regarding the use of the Morris County Integrated Justice Information System (MCIJIS) for a fee of one dollar ($1.00); and

WHEREAS, the Interlocal Services Act, N.J.S.A. 40:8A, et seq., authorizes such agreement for the provision of governmental service; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined to approve the 2007 Morris County Integrated Justice Information System Interlocal Services Agreement which is attached hereto.

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 Mayor and Chief of Police are hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Borough of Madison the 2007 Morris County Integrated Justice Information System Interlocal Services Agreement for a fee of one dollar ($1.00), which is attached hereto in a form approved by the Borough Attorney.

R 35-2007

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON SUPPORTING RENEWAL OF THE GARDEN STATE PRESERVATION TRUST

WHEREAS, continued investment in open space and farmland preservation is vitally important to the state, as it enhances New Jersey’s economy, safeguards its remaining natural, agricultural, recreational, cultural and historic resources and preserves its character; and

WHEREAS, New Jersey continues to face incredible pressure from development, losing nearly 50 acres of open space daily to new development projects; and

WHEREAS, the Garden State Preservation Trust provides a match for open space taxes collected by all 21 counties and more than 225 municipalities; and

WHEREAS, protecting open spaces and improving urban natural areas stabilizes local property taxes and revitalizes communities; and

WHEREAS, since its creation in 1998, the Garden State Preservation Trust has enabled the State of New Jersey, its local governments, and nonprofits to acquire over 432,000 acres of parks, open space and farmland; and

WHEREAS, the Garden State Preservation Trust is essential not only to the State’s conservation programs, but also to the work of counties, municipalities and nonprofit organizations by providing grants and low interest loans to help preserve land while protecting natural resources and farmland for future generations; and

WHEREAS, even many of the places already protected – our state and local parks – are threatened by inadequate levels of funding for operation, maintenance, and stewardship; and

WHEREAS, the Garden State Preservation Trust is virtually depleted, with funds to be completely exhausted in 2007 despite the continued need for the programs it makes possible.

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 of Madison supports the renewal and strengthening of the Garden State Preservation Trust, to provide $325 million annually for New Jersey to continue its programs to acquire open space and farmland and improve historic sites and preserved lands. This amount includes $225 million a year for acquisition and $100 million a year for capital projects, which could be provided by bonding an annual dedicated stream of approximately $150 million.

2. The Borough of Madison supports the dedication of $56 million annually to establish a stable source of funding for operation, maintenance, and stewardship for parks, recreation and natural areas.

3. The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to provide a copy of this Resolution to the following:

Duly authenticated copies of this Resolution shall be transmitted to:

Senator Thomas H. Kean, 57 Union Place, Suite 310, Summit, NJ 07901

Assemblyman Jon M. Bramnick and Assemblyman Eric Munoz, 57 Union Place, Suite 310, Summit, NJ 07901

Morris Land Conservancy, 19 Boonton Ave, Boonton, NJ 07005

New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Bamboo Brook, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931

The Outdoor Recreation Alliance c/o N.J. Audobon Society, 142 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608

Madison Eagle

Independent Press

Daily Record

Star Ledger

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON APPROVING RAFFLES LICENSE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY MADISON COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris, State of New Jersey, that the following application for Raffles License, to be held as listed below, be and the same is hereby approved:

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this

Resolution be forwarded to the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission.

R 37-2007

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH BRIGITTE KELLY, L.C.S.W., FOR SOCIAL WORK SERVICES FOR PROJECT COMMUNITY PRIDE

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended awarding a Professional Services Contract for a bilingual, Spanish speaking licensed clinical social worker to provide a maximum of 25 hours per week of counseling services through Southeast Morris Project Community Pride (hereinafter "Project Community Pride"); and

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that Brigitte Kelly, L.C.S.W., be awarded a professional services contract for a maximum of 25 hours per week as well as doing school workshops and crisis intervention when needed, for counseling services through Project Community Pride at the hourly rate of $34.00 per hour; and

WHEREAS, said services are for 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, the Purchasing Agent has determined and certified in writing that the value of this acquisition will exceed $17,500.00; and

WHEREAS, a Business Entity Disclosure Certification and Political Contribution Disclosure form have been submitted by Brigitte Kelly, L.C.S.W.; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has attested that funds will be available for this purpose.

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 for bilingual counseling services to be provided by Brigitte Kelly, L.C.S.W. for Project Community Pride for the period of one year at the hourly rate of $34.00 per hour in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.

2. The Business Disclosure Entity Certification, Political Contribution Disclosure form and Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.

3. The Borough Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice of 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.

WHEREAS, the director of the Madison Housing Authority has requested that the Borough execute an Option Agreement granting the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation the right to purchase the property and building at Block 1601, Lot 9, Central Avenue, for development of affordable housing; and

WHEREAS, the Option would be for a nine (9) month period commencing on the date of execution of the agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Option would provide for a sale at a price to be determined by the Borough Council based on an appraisal by a Certified Real Estate Appraiser selected by the Borough; and

WHEREAS, the building has been vacant for some time and the Council has determined that a sale as authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-39 to the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation for use for Affordable Housing is appropriate; and

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 Council hereby determines that the premises are no longer required for the public purposes to which the property is devoted, and that it is in the public interest to sell the property to the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation.

2. The Mayor and Borough Clerk are hereby authorized and directed on behalf of the Borough to enter in an Option Agreement with the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation on the terms set forth herein in a form acceptable to the Borough Attorney.

R 39-2007

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS TO THE 2007 COUNTY OF MORRIS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM BY THE BOROUGH OF MADISON, AND AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE 2007 COUNTY OF MORRIS HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) PROGRAM BY THE MADISON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION

 

 

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator and the Executive Director of the Madison Borough Housing Authority have recommended to the Borough Council that certain 2007 County of Morris Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and 2007 County of Morris Home Investment Partnership (HOME) program Applications as described herein be submitted to the Morris County Division of Community Development; and

WHEREAS, the Borough Administrator has recommended that a CDBG application in the amount of $80,000.00 be filed for road reconstruction on Chapel Street; and

WHEREAS, the Executive Director of the Madison Affordable Housing Corporation has recommended that a HOME application in the amount of $450,000.00 be filed for Central Avenue senior housing; and

WHEREAS, the recommendations have been considered at the Regular Public Meeting of the Borough Council on January 22, 2007.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the Borough of Madison, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Borough Administrator is hereby authorized to file the above-described Community Development Block Grant and County of Morris Home Investment Partnership (HOME) program Applications and the Mayor is authorized to sign the certification of each Grant application.

Unfinished Business - None

On motion by Mr. Elias, seconded by Mrs. Vitale 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.

Public Safety $24,847.54

Health & Public Assistance 26,558.13

Public Works & Engineering 189,881.48

Community Affairs 18,819.15

Finance & Borough Clerk 259,080.35

Utilities 214,950.81

Total $734,137.46

The following roll call vote was recorded approving the aforementioned vouchers:

Yeas: Mrs. Holden, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Bowen

Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: None

New Business

Mr. Mezzacca was recognized by the Chair and commented on a letter he received this past Friday; enclosed were two Amendments to the Green Acres Project Agreement; the change is in the amount of the project cost, which will be used to update the account for this project; Mr. Mezzacca asked for Council agreement to have the Mayor and Borough Attorney sign the Amendments.

Ms. Baillie moved approval of the Amendments as described by Mr. Mezzacca and authorization to have the Mayor and Borough Attorney sign the Amendments. Mr. Bowen seconded the motion. There was no Council discussion and the motion passed with the following roll call vote recorded:

Yeas: Mrs. Holden, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Bowen
Mrs. Vitale, Mr. Elias, Mr. Conley

Nays: None

Mayor Kerkeslager announced the following appointments to Madison Alliance Against Substance Abuse (MAASA) and asked for Council confirmation:

Peg Houle, unexpired term Diane Riley, through December 31, 2008.

Vivian Gil, Madison Teen Center Assistant Director, three year term through December 31, 2009.

There was unanimous approval by voice acclamation of the aforementioned appointments.

Two former members of MAASA, Lynn Sebbard and Diane Riley, who served at least five years and are no longer serving, will be receiving Medallions at a future meeting.

There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m. and the Executive Session immediately reconvened in the Committee Room.

The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 11:40 p.m. and immediately adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Marilyn Schaefer

Borough Clerk

Approved February 12, 2007 (MS)