TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, :00 P.M. (CLOSED) WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. (REGULAR) AGENDA

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1 TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS REGULAR MEETING MAY 20, :00 P.M. (CLOSED) WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. (REGULAR) AGENDA CALL TO ORDER (ATTENDANCE NOTED) (MAYOR) PRESIDING OFFICER S STATEMENT RE: OPMA (MAYOR) RESOLUTION (ATTORNEY) AUTHORIZING THE CONDUCTING OF A "CLOSED MEETING" AS DEFINED IN THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT CONCERNING "LEGAL AND PERSONNEL MATTERS". ADJOURN TO CLOSED MEETING REGULAR MEETING AT 7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - RESUMPTION OF MAY 20, 2015 AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (MAYOR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - REGULAR/CLOSED APRIL 15, 2015 PUBLIC AUCTION (ATTORNEY) 1998 NISSAN MAXIMA, VIN# JN1CA21D4WT JUNK TITLE ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION (ATTORNEY) AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICEMEN S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION - SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (PBA Local 133A)OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CODIFICATION AND REVISION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY; PROVIDING FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF SAID CODE; REPEALING AND SAVING FROM REPEAL CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY FOR ALTERING OR TAMPERING WITH THE CODE; AND MAKING CERTAIN CHANGES IN PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ORDINANCES W/ATTACHMENT ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL CONSIDERATION (ATTORNEY) RE: ACCEPTING ANDREA LANE AS A PUBLIC STREET, ACCEPTING A RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION ON VAN BUREN ROAD AND AMENDING CHAPTER CALENDAR YEAR 2015 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: ) ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICEMEN S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (PBA Local 133) OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE FIREMEN S MUTUAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION (FMBA Local 70) OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS, MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY CONCERNING SALARIES FOR IBT-469 PERSONNEL

2 AGENDA MAY 20, 2015 PAGE MUNICIPAL BUDGET-PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL CONSIDERATION (ADMINISTRATOR) BID COMMITTEE REPORT (ADMINISTRATOR) 1. SOLICITATION FOR QUOTATIONS 6 and 8 SAFETY SHOES-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 2. OTE: DRAINAGE, CURB, & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS 2015 GENERAL SERVICES PROGRAM RESOLUTIONS (ATTORNEY) GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT CANCELLATION OF APPROPRIATION RESERVES CANCELLATION OF RECEIVABLE BALANCE FOR VARIOUS GRANTS ON THE BALANCE SHEET OF THE CURRENT FUND RESOLUTION AUTHORING THE CANCELLATION OF STALE DATE CHECKS AND DISCREPANCIES AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS AND POLICEMEN S BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION LOCAL 133 A RE: AUTHORIZING PERSON-TO-PERSON/PLACE TO PLACE TRANSFER OF PLENARY DISTRIBUTION CONSUMPTION FROM RITCHIE, INC., T/A JUST AROUND THE CORNER, 88 MARTIN LUTHER KING AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960, LICENSE NO TO WC MORRIS TOWNSHIP LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY-16 BURNHAM ROAD, LICENSE # RE: AUTHORIZING REFUND DUE TO OVERPAYMENT OF 2015 SEWER BILL RE: AUTHORIZING REFUND DUE TO NJ STATE TAX COURT JUDGMENT AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A NONFAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR THE PICATINNY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO SUBURBAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. NOT TO EXCEED $11, RE: AUTHORIZING REFUND DUE TO OVERPAYMENT OF 2015 TAXES ADOPTION OF THE 2015 MUNICIPAL BUDGET RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE FILING OF A PETITION FOR THE CROSSING UPGRADE AND CREATION OF A QUIET ZONE FOR THE KAHN ROAD, NEW JERSEY TRANSIT TRACKS WHEREIN KAHN ROAD MEETS A PROVATE ROAD WITHIN THE HONEYWELL BUSINESS CAMPUS ON PROPERTY KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 9101, LOT 4 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAPS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MORRIS AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A NONFAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR LEGAL COUNSEL FOR TAX APPEALS TO JOHN R. LLOYD, ESQUIRE, CHIESA, SHAHINIAN & GIANTOMASI, P.C, ONE BOLAND DRIVE, WEST ORANGE, NJ 07052, IN THE AMOUNT OF $150/HR NTE $55, AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO M. SKY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONTRACT NO. OTE: DRAINAGE, CURB & SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, AWARDED APRIL 16, 2014 OVERALL DECREASE IN CONTRACT OF $10,268.38; TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $404, AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS FOR BID NO. OTE: TO M. SKY CONSTRUCTION CORP., 830 ROUTE 15 SOUTH, LAKE HOPATCONG, NJ IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $790, RE: GOVERNOR S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FISCAL GRANT CYCLE JULY 2014 TO JUNE AWARD OF A FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR 6 and 8 WORK BOOTS TO MORRIS PLAINS SHOES, 740 SPEEDWELL AVENUE, MORRIS PLAINS, NEW JERSEY 07950

3 AGENDA MAY 20, 2015 PAGE 3 PUBLIC COMMENT/INQUIRY GENERAL BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE (CLERK) A. CONSENT CALENDAR (ATTACHMENT A ) B. MATTERS RECEIVED FOR THE RECORD (ATTACHMENT B ) COMMENTARY BY TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE MAYOR-PROCLAMATIONS 1. Arturo William Aguayo, Boy Scout National Guard Troop 112-Eagle Scout 2. Ryan J. Trackenberg, Boy Scout National Guard Troop 112 Eagle Scout CONSIDERATION OF MONTHLY REPORTS THE FOLLOWING 2015 REPORTS ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE TOWNSHIP ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE MONTHS INDICATED: Tax Collector APRIL-Finance MARCH-Police-APRIL-Fire APRIL-Joint Municipal Court APRIL CLAIMS FOR PAYMENT - LIST OF BILLS AND VOUCHERS - $ 11,067, ADJOURNMENT - NEXT TO CONVENE AT 5:30 P.M. CLOSED/REGULAR MEETING 7:00 P.M. ON JUNE 17, 2015 IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 50 WOODLAND AVENUE.

4 CONSENT CALENDAR MAY 20, 2015 ATTACHMENT 'A' PAGE 4 1. Approved that the Seeing Eye will host its annual Staff picnic that will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2015 and their annual Family Day Picnic on Saturday, August 22, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at their Washington Valley Road Campus. The Family Day Picnic will be approximately 1,500 people. There will be a 40 X40 tent on the west lawn. The tent is for seating purposes only, and there will be no cooking done under the tent.. There will be arrangements made for an off-duty police officer to assist with traffic control and safety for Family Day. This request is granted subject to the review and approval, if required, of the Police Chief, John McGuinness, Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg and Health Administrator Kevin Breen, and receiving all the required permits. 2. Granted permission to the residents of Rolling Hill Drive (1, 2, 3, 4) and Western Avenue (326, 340, and 354) to hold their annual block party on Saturday, July 18, 2015 (Rain Date: August 22), from 1:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M.. Approximately 250 Adults and Children (150/100) will be in attendance. Music and children's activities (jumpy castles, etc.) are planned. All activities and party would be in the adjoining backyards - no need to close off Rolling Hill Drive or Western Avenue although many cars are expected to park along Western and Rolling Hill Drive. This request is granted subject to the notice of property owners within the subject area who will be affected (not in attendance) by the overflow of noise and parking, and the approvals, if required, of the Police, Fire Chiefs, and Board of Health. 3. Granted permission to the residents of Armstrong Road to hold their annual block party on Saturday, June 6, 2015 (Rain Date: June 7, 2015), from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 A.M. Is requesting the road closed to vehicular traffic. The requesting resident is responsible for contacting the Police Department to obtain barricades. This request is granted subject to the notice of property owners within the subject area who will be affected (not in attendance) by the overflow of noise and parking. This request is granted subject to the review and approval, if required, of the Police Chief John McGuinness, Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg, and Board of Health Administrator Kevin Breen. 4. Granted municipal consent to conduct the fifth annual Gran Fondo NJ bicycle event on Morris Township roads on Sunday, Sept. 13, The event is a 107-mile bicycle tour beginning and ending in Morristown, NJ. It is a fundraiser for various local charity beneficiaries, primarily for The Seeing Eye. The ride also has shorter course versions of 18, 40, and 60 miles. The participating cyclists will share the roads with vehicle traffic. The event is not a race, no request for road closures. The roads that will be used will be: Mendham Road, Washington Valley Road, Whitehead Road, Schoolhouse Lane, Washington Valley Road, Gaston Road, Sussex Ave. Final approval is contingent on approval of Insurance naming the Township as an additional insured; accompanied by the Hold Harmless Clause and subject to the approval, if required, from Police Chief John McGuinness, Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg, and Kevin Breen, Board of Health Administrator. 5. Granted permission to Spring Brook Country Club to hold fireworks at 9 Spring Brook Road on July 4, 2015 (rain date Sunday, July 5, 2015), fireworks display will be conducted by Garden State Fireworks. The fireworks will begin at 8:45 P.M. and will end at 9:00 P.M. A Fire Safety Permit has been applied for. This approval is subject to the approvals (if required) of the Police Chief John McGuinness and Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg, the filing of a Certificate of Insurance naming the Township as an additional insured with a Hold Harmless Clause (required), and notifying the surrounding neighbors in advance of the event (required). 6. Acknowledges that on June 13, 2015, the Morris Area Freewheelers will conduct their seventh annual Revolutionary Ramble, a scenic bicycle our through various Morris County towns to raise money for local area first aid squads and support bicycle safety education. The Township roads that will be used are as follows: Kahn Road, Old Glen Road, Woodland Avenue, Spring Valley Road, Kitchell, and Madison Avenue. 7. Granted consent to the residents of Convent Mews Dorado Drive to park on Johnston Drive, Turnbull Lane and Hoffman Court for the period of May 29 th to June 3 rd. Convent Mews is seal coating and stripping the lot. This approval is subject to approval by the Police Chief, Fire Chief and notifying the residents in advance, on Johnston Drive, Turnbull Lane and Hoffman Court by the Management of Convent Mews. 8. Approved the extension of 2014 Vacation Time as recommended by Timothy F. Quinn, Township Administrator: Morris Council No. 6 Employees: From June 30, 2015 to September 30, 2015 Andrea Alrefaai Josephine Ormsbee Phyllis Arci Sonia Santiago Ronald Auth Jacqueline Drayton Susan Volpecello

5 CONSENT CALENDAR MAY 20, 2015 ATTACHMENT 'A' PAGE 4 9. Approved the extension of 2014 Vacation Time as recommended by Timothy F. Quinn, Township Administrator: From June 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015 for the following non-union employees: Melissa Berger Kevin Breen Karen Carman Joann Chesnut Thomas Eschmann David Flynn William Foelsch David Hansen Mark Howarth Jesse Kaar Philip Lavoie Scott Lovenberg Albert Mastrobattista John Mcguinness Virginia Murphy Timothy Quinn Rebecca Roth Ilene Ruggiero John Sanders Stephen Wightman 10. Approved the extension of 2014 Vacation Time as recommended by Timothy F. Quinn, Township Administrator: From June 30, 2015 to September 30, 2015 for the following IBT-469 employees: Vince Cattano Earl Cocchi Ronnie Dumas Richard Gervasio Glenn Markey Michael Sandelli Frederick Weber Louis Windt 11. Approved the Auctioneer License of Neal Lugashi of 2 Canoe Brook Drive, expiring May 21, 2016, and approved the Auction event that will be held on June 21, 2015 at the Madison Hotel, 1 Convent Road, Convent Station, NJ from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. by U.S. Treasure d.b.a. State Liquidators, 389 State Route 10, East Hanover 07936; this approval is contingent on the approval (if required) of the Morris Township Police Chief John K. McGuinness, Fire Chief Scott Lovenberg and the Fire Code enforcement Officer. 12. Granted approval of taxi license expiring on December 31, 2015 to John M. Watson III Taxi/ Limo Driver for J&J Taxi and Limo Service, 63 Highland Avenue, Morristown, NJ

6 CONSENT CALENDAR MAY 20, 2015 ATTACHMENT 'B' PAGE 5 MATTERS RECEIVED FOR THE RECORD Petition of Appeals to the Tax Court of Morris County for: LOCATION BLOCK LOT 11 Windsor Way