Mayor & Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 4, 2019

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1 Town of Boonton 100 Washington Street Boonton, NJ Mayor & Board of Aldermen REGULAR MEETING AGENDA February 4, 2019 Meeting Begins 7:30 p.m. All cell phones must be turned off The Meeting of February 4, 2019 is now being recorded and called to order FLAG SALUTE ROLL CALL VOTE: ALDERMAN TITLE PRESENT ABSENT Mr. Michael Eoga 1 st Ward Alderman Mr. Cyril Wekilsky 1 st Ward Alderman Dr. Edina Renfro-Michel 2 nd Ward Alderwoman Mr. Bob Tullock 2 nd Ward Alderman Dr. William McBride 3 rd Ward Alderman Mr. Joseph Fenske 3 rd Ward Alderman Mr. Michael Cardillo 4 th Ward Alderman Mr. James Lynch 4 th Ward Alderman Mr. Matthew DiLauri Mayor Mr. Fred Semrau/Ms. Sue Sharpe Town Attorney Mr. Neil Henry Administrator Ms. Cynthia Oravits Town Clerk Adequate Notice MAYOR S STATEMENT Pursuant to the requirements of RS 10:4-10, I announce and direct the Clerk to enter into the Minutes of this meeting an accurate statement to the effect that: 1. Notice of this meeting was posted at Town Hall on December 12, 2018 and this agenda was posted on February 1, Notice of this meeting was published in the Citizen of Morris County and the Daily Record Newspapers on December 12, 2018 and a copy of this agenda was forwarded to each of the town s official newspapers on February 1, MAYOR S ANNOUNCEMENT The Town of Boonton urges all residents to sign up for Nixle notifications on their phones and electronicd evices. This is a free service to ensure that valuable information is forwarded to everybody related to road closures, weather reports, etc. 1

2 CORRESPONDENCE Alderman Wekilsky 1. Letter received from the Housing Authority of the Town of Boonton regarding utility billing. 2. Letter received from Leon & Mary Anne Doty thanking the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for approval to install a Creche in Grace Lord Park during the 2018 Christmas season. 3. Letter received from Jan Kapinos, BACA Treasurer, requesting a town donation of $ for their annual Summer Concerts. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC will open this portion of the meeting to the Public CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Eoga- Resolution Through RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN APPROVING MEETING MINUTES BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, that the Minutes from the following meetings are hereby approved as typed and filed in the Town Clerk s office: January 22, 2019 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS WHEREAS, vouchers for payment have been submitted to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen by the various municipal departments. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, all vouchers approved by the respective committees be and are hereby ordered paid. RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO CANCEL WATER/SEWER CHARGES BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and the State of New Jersey, that the following water/sewer charges be and are hereby canceled: Account Address Reason Amount Birch Street Reading Adjustment $ South Terrace Clerical Error $ Puddingstone Drive Reading Adjustment $

3 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO REFUND TAX COURT JUDGMENT WHEREAS, a Tax Court Judgment has been received for the tax years 2013 to 2018 for block lot 23, for property located at 283 Myrtle Avenue, owned by E.K.M. II Properties, LLC and; WHEREAS, the reduction in tax assessment of the added assessment has caused an overpayment for the years 2013 through Year Original Tax Court Judgment Difference Tax Rate Total Refund ,795,100 1,715,000 80, , ,795,100 1,715,000 80, , ,795,100 1,661, , , ,795,100 1,698,500 96, , ,795,100 1,639, , , ,795,100 1,640, , , TOTAL 19, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be authorized to draw a check for $19, from the Current Account and forward said check to Michael I. Schneck, 301 S. Livingston Avenue, Ste. 105, Livingston, NJ RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE BOONTON MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 WHEREAS, the Governor s council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse establishes the Municipal Alliances for the Prevention of Alcoholism and Drug abuse in 1989 to educate and engage residents, local government and law enforcement officials, schools, nonprofit organizations, the faith community, parents, youth and other allies in efforts to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse in communities throughout new Jersey. WHEREAS, the Mayor and B oard of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, county of Morris, State of new jersey recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and drugs is a serious problem in our society amongst persons of all ages, and therefore, has an established Municipal Alliance committee; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of aldermen of the Town of Boonton further recognize that it is incumbent upon not only public officials but upon the entire community to take action to prevent such abuses in our community; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen have applied for funding to the Governor s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse through the County of Morris. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris, State of new Jersey does hereby recognize the following: 1. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen does hereby authorize submission of a strategic plan for the Boonton Municipal Alliance grant for fiscal year 2020 in the amount of: DEDR: $ 9, Cash Match: $ 2, In-Kind: $ 7, The Mayor and Board of Aldermen acknowledges the terms and conditions for administering the Municipal alliance grant, including the administrative compliance and audit requirements. 3

4 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPOINTING ALTERNATE PROSECUTOR FOR YEAR 2019 WHEREAS, on January 1, 2019, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved Resolution appointing Daniel Danzi, Esq. as alternate prosecutor for the town of Boonton for Year 2019; and WHEREAS, Mr. Danzi notified the Town Clerk on January 16, 2019 that he regretfully declines the position because of a potential conflict of interest. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton that Matthew R. Petracca, Esq., King and Petracca, LLP be and is hereby appointed Alternate Prosecutor for the year RESOLUTION RESOLUTION APPOINTING H2M ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS AS PLANNER FOR THE TOWN OF BOONTON 2019 BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen that H2M Architects & Engineers be and are hereby appointed Planner for the Town of Boonton for Year 2019, effective immediately. CONSENT AGENDA Alderwoman Eoga Roll Call vote for Resolutions through SECOND: BOARD MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT Mr. Cardillo Mr. Eoga Mr. Fenske Mr. Lynch Dr. McBride Dr. Renfro-Michel Mr. Tullock Mr. Wekilsky MAYOR & BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE CHAIR ALDERMAN ALDERMAN Economic Development James Lynch William McBride Joseph Fenske Finance & Personnel James Lynch Michael Eoga Michael Cardillo Grants Edina Renfro-Michel Joseph Fenske Ordinance & Codification Cyril Wekilsky William McBride Michael Cardillo Police & Parking Robert Tullock Edina Renfro-Michel Joseph Fenske Public Works Edina Renfro-Michel Cyril Wekilsky Robert Tullock Administrator s Report Neil Henry COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, ETC. LIAISON Board of Education Michael Cardillo Board of Health Michael Eoga Boonton Holmes Library Joseph Fenske Boonton Main Street Joseph Fenske Fire Commissioner Michael Cardillo Historic Pres. Commission William McBride Housing Authority William McBride Kiwanis Board Robert Tullock Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders Cyril Wekilsky Municipal Alliance Cyril Wekilsky Parks & Recreation William McBride Planning Board James Lynch 4

5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Alderman Tullock ORDINANCE (Public Hearing/Adoption) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, FIXING THE SALARIES AND WAGES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, FOR THE YEAR 2019 SECOND: PUBLIC HEARING BOARD MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT Mr. Cardillo Mr. Eoga Mr. Fenske Mr. Lynch Dr. McBride Dr. Renfro-Michel Mr. Tullock Mr. Wekilsky RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, NEW JERSEY, AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO BURGIS ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF BOONTON HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton is desirous of obtaining professional planning services relative to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen deem it in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Boonton to retain the services of Burgis Associates, Inc., a corporation in the State of New Jersey, having its principal offices at 25 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, NJ 07675; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., permits the hiring of professional services without advertising and public bid and requires that the resolution authorizing same be available for public inspection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the Administrator and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to execute a contract on the Town s behalf with Burgis Associates, Inc. for professional planning services relative to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. 2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is awarded for services to be performed by a person or persons licensed and authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and the services to be rendered are of an unspecific nature not compatible with competitive bidding. 3. The term of services shall be from the date of acceptance of the agreement until its completion, in full accord with the terms and conditions thereof. The total fee for planning services for this project shall not exceed $45,000.00, in accordance with the proposal submitted by Joseph H. Burgis, P.P., AICP, dated January 22, This award is contingent upon certification by the Chief Financial Officer that sufficient funding exists therefore. 5

6 5. Notice of this action shall be published in The Daily Record newspaper within ten (10) days of the passage thereof. I hereby certify that $ 45, is available in Account # Trust-Affordable Housing & Planning Yolanda Dykes, CFO SECOND: BOARD MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT Mr. Cardillo Mr. Eoga Mr. Fenske Mr. Lynch Dr. McBride Dr. Renfro-Michel Mr. Tullock Mr. Wekilsky MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC will open the meeting to the public for comment or discussion RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Alderman Tullock WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231 P.L permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, this public body is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The public shall be excluded from discussion of and action upon the hereinafter specified subject matter(s). 2. The general nature of the subject matter to be discussed is as follows: Contract Negotiations 3. It is anticipated at this time that the above stated subject matter will be made public at the conclusion of each individual specified submit matter. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. 5. No action may be taken in Closed Session SECONDED: VOICE VOTE: IN FAVOR: AGAINST: OPEN MEETING 6

7 ADJOURN Alderman Lynch There being no further business, the meeting shall adjourn: SECONDED: VOICE VOTE: IN FAVOR: AGAINST: 7