February 21, 2017 Millburn Township Committee Meeting Minutes

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1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Millburn, in Essex County, New Jersey, held in Town Hall starting at 7:30 PM on the above date. Mayor Burstein opened the meeting and read the following statement: In accordance with Section 5 of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Public Laws, 1975, are advised that notice of this meeting was made by posting on the Bulletin Board, Town Hall, and serving the officially designated newspapers, a notice stating that this meeting would take place at the Town Hall at 7:30 PM on. Mayor Burstein asked all those present to stand for the Salute to the Flag. Upon call of the roll, the following Committee members were recorded present: Cheryl H. Burstein, Dianne T. Eglow, Jodi L. Rosenberg and Robert J. Tillotson. Samuel D. Levy was absent. Also present were Business Administrator Alexander McDonald, Township Attorney Christopher Falcon, Assistant Business Administrator Jimmy Homsi and Township Clerk Christine Gatti. Mayor Burstein asked for a motion to approve the agenda, which was offered by Ms. Rosenberg and seconded by Ms. Eglow. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes Approval of Agenda Proclamations Ms. Eglow presented a Proclamation recognizing Brain Injury Awareness month. Police Chief Brian Gilfedder presented a Valor Award Certificate to Police Officer Donald Royce recognizing his heroism in the rescue of an individual from a car fire. Mayor Burstein also presented Police Officer Royce with a Proclamation. The Committee and public applauded him for his service. Reports Ms. Rosenberg reported on the Arboretum and pointed out that they have a new exhibit coming and they are still accepting donations. She stated the Joint Fields Committee met and all the fields are booked. She said the Board of Education held a health and wellness forum and is focusing on ways the students can be less stressed. Mr. Tillotson stated the Complete Streets Ad Hoc Committee met last Thursday and reviewed various topics that were discussed. He pointed out that they are recommending that Arterial get a plan together for Phase 2A and present it to the public and Governing Body. Ms. Eglow spoke about her trip to Washington DC to solicit funding for the dam work for the Rahway River project. She provided a report on Joint Meeting, stating that they are meeting with the town engineers and are working on completing the INI report. Mayor Burstein spoke about making suggestions for the new streets through the township s website. She stated that the Rahway River Mayor s Council would be meeting here next Thursday. Mayor Burstein asked for a motion to move forward with the recommendation from the Complete Streets Ad Hoc Committee. The motion was made by Mr. Tillotson and seconded by Ms. Eglow. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes George Serio, Essex County Representative, discussed events being sponsored by the County. Public Discussion Mayor Burstein asked if there were any comments or questions regarding items on the Consent Agenda. None were presented. 1

2 Mayor Burstein asked for a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda, with Resolution being removed. Ms. Rosenberg made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which was seconded by Ms. Eglow. Roll Call Vote: All Ayes Consent Agenda RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BILLS PAYABLE RESOLVED that the Township Treasurer be and hereby is authorized to accept for payment and pay bills or items as they appear on Schedule dated, in the following accounts: General $614, Capital Fund 83, Parking Utility Operating Fund 16, Dog Fund Trust 1, Donation Trust Fund Police Off Duty Trust Fund 37, Waste Recycling Trust PATFA II 2, RESOLUTION ESTABLISH THE 2017 SEWER USE CHARGE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Millburn in the County of Essex that the Sewer Use Charge per unit for the calendar year 2017 is hereby determined to be $ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 2017 Sewer Use Charge shall be payable April 1, 2017 with a seven day grace period and that interest shall be charged at the delinquent rate of 8% on the first $1,500 and 18% on the balance over that; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the sewer fees billed shall become a lien on each parcel and thus subject to tax sale for prior year delinquencies. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED that the Township Chief Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized and directed to make the following transfers between 2016 Reserve Budget Appropriations: AMOUNT DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT NAME TYPE IN OUT LEGAL SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES OE $ 100, GROUP INSURANCE GROUP INSURANCE OE $ 100, POLICE SALARY AND WAGES S&W $ 30, POLICE AUTO REPAIRS OE $ 20, GROUP INSURANCE GROUP INSURANCE OE $ 10, PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS REPAIRS/ALTERATIONS OE $ 20,

3 CONSTRUCTION CODE GROUP INSURANCE OE $ 20, RESERVE FOR ACCUMULATED ABSCENSES RESERVE FOR ACC. ABSCENSES OE $ 300, GROUP INSURANCE GROUP INSURANCE OE $ 130, CONSTRUCTION CODE GROUP INSURANCE OE $ 30, RECYCLING - LANDFILL TYPE 13 CONTAINERS OE $ 140, RESERVE FOR EPL/POL TRUST RESERVE FOR EPL/POL TRUST OE $ 150, GASOLINE GASOLINE OE $ 120, RECYCLING - LANDFILL TYPE 13 WASTE OE $ 30, RESERVE FOR LITIGATION TRUST LITIGATION TRUST OE $ 150, NATURAL GAS NATURAL GAS OE $ 80, STREET LIGHTING STREET LIGHTING OE $ 70, $ 750, $ 750, RESOLUTION RATIFY EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION FOR THE REPAIR OF THE MOHAWK PUMP STATION WHEREAS, an emergency situation, which could not have been reasonably foreseen, developed with respect to the failure of the pump at the Mohawk Pump Station (Pump Station #2) located at 480 White Oak Ridge Road; and WHEREAS, the Township Engineer and Public Works Superintendent has deemed this to be an emergency due to the potential of a serious safety health hazard, and WHEREAS, under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6, and regulations promulgated thereto, N.J.A.C. 5:34-6.1, a contract may be awarded without public advertising for bids and bidding when an emergency affecting the public, health, safety or welfare requires the immediate performance of services; and WHEREAS, the Township authorized the Township Engineer, Public Works Superintendent, and CFO to award to contracts to Rapid Pump and Meter Service, Co., Inc., of Paterson, NJ in an amount not exceed $131,990.00; and WHEREAS, the funding of the $131, will be raised as part of an existing bond ordinance for Sanitary Pump Station Repair; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee, of the Township of Millburn, County of Essex, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Township Committee hereby ratifies the award of an emergency contract for the repairs to the Mohawk Pump Station; 3

4 2. Rapid Pump and Meter Service, Co., Inc., have been authorized to immediately commence with the work in order to prevent health hazard; and 2. This Resolution shall take effect as provided by law. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISING OF BIDS MUNICIPAL POOL FOOD CONCESSION BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Millburn in the County of Essex, that the Township Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to advertise, as required by law, in the ITEM, a newspaper published in said Township, an Invitation to Bidders for sealed proposals to be received by the Township Clerk of the Township of Millburn in the County of Essex, New Jersey, for: Municipal Pool Food Concession BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sealed proposals will be opened and read in public at Town Hall, Millburn, New Jersey at a date and time to be determined and in the event no bids are received at that time, then authorization to re-advertise is hereby directed. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO GIORDANO COMPANY, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE COLLECTION, REMOVAL & DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS WHEREAS, the Township advertised for the receipt of bids for the Collection, Removal & Disposal of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials for a term of two years and ten months (the first year commencing on March 1, 2017 and the third year ending on December 31, 2019) with two additional one-year extensions at the option of the Township; and WHEREAS, on January 24, 2017, the Township received two (2) sealed competitive bids for the Collection, Removal & Disposal of Solid Waste and Recycle Materials, as follows: Giordano Company, Inc Frelinghuysen Avenue Newark, New Jersey Giordano Bid Amount: $2,524,500 for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials for three years, as follows: Solid Waste Recyclable Materials 2017 $529,967 $212, $635,960 $255, $635,960 $255, $650,960 $259,040 (Option Year 1) 2021 $650,960 $259,040 (Option Year 2) Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. 107 Silvia Street Ewing, New Jersey

5 Waste Management Bid Amount: $5,895,818 for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials for three years, as follows: Solid Waste Recyclable Materials 2017 $1,202,060 $495, $1,471,320 $606, $1,500,744 $619, $1,530,768 $631,392 (Option Year 1) 2021 $1,561,380 $644,016 (Option Year 2) WHEREAS, Giordano Company, Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute the contract contained in the bid specifications with Giordano Company, Inc., having a term of two years and ten months (March 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019) for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials (with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms in the Township s sole discretion, said options to require separate Resolutions from the Township Committee) at the price bid (the Contract ). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township reserves the right to extend the Contract for a fourth year and a fifth year in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all immaterial defects are waived as to the bid submitted by Giordano Company, Inc. and received by the Township on January 24, 2017 for the Collection, Removal & Disposal of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contract awarded herein to Giordano Company, Inc. shall commence on March 1, 2017 after the execution of the Contract, the submission of the Performance Guarantees, all required insurance certificates required by the Contract, the vehicle dedication affidavit and appropriate affirmative action documentation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Business Administrator are authorized to execute any other necessary documentation and to take all other actions necessary or desirable to effectuate the terms and conditions of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be sent to all persons that submitted a Bid for the Collection, Removal & Disposal of Solid Waste and/or Recyclable Materials BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO SUBURBAN DISPOSAL, INC. AS THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE TRANSPORTATION, DISPOSAL AND REMOVAL OF TYPE 13 WASTE FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS YARD WHEREAS, on January 24, 2017, the Township received two (2) sealed competitive bids for a two year ten month contract for the Transportation, Disposal and Removal of Type 13 Waste from the Department of Public Works Yard commencing on March 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2019 (with two one-year options to extend the contract in the Township s discretion, which if such discretion is authorized, shall require a separate authorizing Resolution for each one year extension) as follows: Suburban Disposal, Inc. 54 Montesano Road Fairfield, New Jersey

6 Bid Amount: $190.00/ pull of 30 cu. yard container for two years and ten months (March 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019). The bid for the first year option is $230.00/ pull of 30 cu. yard container (January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020). The bid for the second year option is $245.00/pull of 30 cu. yard container (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021). Waste Management of New Jersey, Inc. 107 Silvia Street Ewing, New Jersey Bid Amount: $203.00/ pull of 30 cu. yard container for March 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017; $207.00/pull of 30 cu. yard container for January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018; and $211/pull of 30 cu. yard container for January 1, 2019 through December 31, The bid for the first year option is $215.00/ pull of 30 cu. yard container (January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020). The bid for the second year option is $219.00/pull of 30 cu. yard container (January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021). WHEREAS, Suburban Disposal, Inc., is the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the following Certificate of Availability of dated has been filed by the Chief Financial Officer: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute the contract contained in the bid specifications with Suburban Disposal, Inc., having a term of two years and ten months (March 1, 2107 through December 31, 2019) for the Transportation, Disposal and Removal of Type 13 Waste from the Department of Public Works Yard (with an option to extend the contract for two additional one-year terms in the Township s sole discretion, said options to require separate Resolutions from the Township Committee) at the price bid (the Contract ). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Township reserves the right to extend the Contract for a fourth year and a fifth year in accordance with the provisions of the Contract. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all immaterial defects are waived as to the bid submitted by Suburban Disposal, Inc. and received by the Township on January 24, 2017 for the Transportation, Disposal and Removal of Type 13 Waste from the Department of Public Works Yard. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Contract awarded herein to Suburban Disposal, Inc., shall commence on March 1, 2017 after the execution of the Contract, the submission of the Performance Guarantees, all required insurance certificates required by the Contract, the vehicle dedication affidavit and appropriate affirmative action documentation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Business Administrator are authorized to execute any other necessary documentation and to take all other actions necessary or desirable to effectuate the terms and conditions of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the Resolution shall be sent to all persons that submitted a Bid for the Transportation, Disposal and Removal of Type 13 Waste from the Department of Public Works Yard. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. RESOLUTION APPROVE RAFFLE LICENSES WHEREAS, the following have submitted applications to the Township Clerk to conduct a raffle, providing all required identification and the appropriate fees; and 6

7 WHEREAS, the Police Department has conducted an investigation of those conducting such raffles and has found nothing to prevent their issuance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following be approved: Paper Mill Playhouse St. Rose of Lima Church Ordinance Introduction Ordinance Ms. Rosenberg brought forth Ordinance for introduction. She reviewed the ordinance and moved that the ordinance be taken up and passed on first reading, which was seconded by Mr. Tillotson. The public hearing for the ordinance is scheduled for March 21, Roll Call Vote: All Ayes ORDINANCE NO ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER VII SECTION ENTITLED DESIGNATION AND TYPES OF LOTS AND TO REPEAL AND REPLACE A PORTION OF CHAPTER VII SECTION (b) ENTITLED PARKING AREA; MANNER OF PARKING OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN Statement of Purpose: The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the existing Code to combine existing Lot Number 3, Lot Number 8, and Lot Number 11 into a single nominal lot, in order to organize each lot s respective parking spaces in a manner that will better serve the needs of Millburn residents utilizing the Short Hills Railroad Station, as well as to repeal a portion of the Code that requires head-in only parking. WHEREAS, the parking lots known as Lot Number 3, Lot Number 8, and Lot Number 11 were established through the enactment of Chapter VII of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Millburn by the Township Committee of the Township of Millburn; and WHEREAS, a review of the three enumerated parking lots, which serve the Short Hills Rail Station, has resulted in a recommendation for the combination thereof, in order to allow the Township to relocate the handicap parking spaces of the existing Lot Number 3 to a more convenient and helpful location nearer to the Short Hills Railroad Station; and WHEREAS, in addition to the above, the Township Committee has determined that it is in the best interest of the Township that the provision requiring head-in only parking be repealed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MILLBURN IN THE COUNTY OF ESSEX, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, as follows: Section 1. as follows: Section Designation of Types of Lots is hereby amended in its entirety to read No parking in off-street parking lots in the Township shall be permitted except by (1) valid permit issued by the Township; (2) depositing the correct amount of coins in the meter controlling the parking space; (3) a vehicle having a special handicapped person's license plate parked in a space specifically designated as parking for such vehicles; or (4) as otherwise provided for in this subsection. a. Lot Number 1 (119 spaces), located at Essex Street and Main Street, shall have: 1. Seventy-seven (77) two (2)-hour meter spaces; 2. Thirty (30) permit parking spaces; 3. Ten (10) business (only) permit parking spaces; and 4. Two (2) handicapped parking spaces. 7

8 b. Lot Number 2 (173 spaces), located at Essex Street and Lackawanna Place, shall have: 1. Fifty-two (52) permit parking spaces; 2. Ninety-five (95) two (2)-hour meter spaces; 3. Seven (7) twenty-four (24) hour permit spaces; 4. Eighteen (18) business (only) permit parking spaces; and 5. One (1) handicapped parking space. c. Lot Number 3 (298 spaces), formerly known as Lot Numbers 3, 8, and 11, and located at Short Hills Railroad Station Plaza, shall, except for the meter parking spaces, be a permit parking only area restricted to vehicles which display a valid resident's permit or for those whose full-time business or employment is in the Township with a valid nonresident's permit. The requirements of this article shall not be in effect for Lot Number 3 on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. Lot Number 3 shall have: 1. Nineteen (19) three (3)-hour meter spaces; 2. Two hundred seventy-five (275) permit parking spaces 3. Two (2) parking spaces restricted for the use of the employees of the railroad station; and 4. Two (2) handicapped parking spaces. d. Lot Number 4 (59 spaces), located on Taylor Street, shall have: 1. Thirty (30) three (3)-hour meter parking spaces; 2. Twenty-eight (28) permit parking spaces; and 3. One (1) handicapped parking space. e. Lot Number 5 (85 spaces), located on the northerly side of Millburn Avenue and adjoining the Town Hall on the east, shall have: 1. Sixty-three (63) three (3)-hour meter parking spaces; 2. Six (6) parking spaces at no fee for municipal business; and 3. Two (2) handicapped parking spaces. 4. Fourteen (14) permit spaces. f. Lot Number 6 (83 spaces), located on the northerly side of Millburn Avenue and adjoining the Town Hall on the west, shall have: 1. Nineteen (19) parking spaces restricted for use of Township employees' vehicles which display a Township employee parking permit; 2. Thirty-four (34) business-only permit parking spaces; 3. Twenty-one (21) spaces reserved for twenty-four (24) hour parking permits as provided in subsection c; 4. Eight (8) parking spaces reserved for Township vehicles which are owned and registered in the name of the Township; 5. One (1) handicapped parking spaces; 6. One (1) parking space reserved for a senior citizen bus owned and operated by the Township. Lot 6 shall have a "Do Not Enter" sign placed at the entrance to Lot 6 from Essex Street. g. Lot Number 7 (244 spaces), abutting the concrete platform adjoining the westbound tracks of New Jersey Transit, at the Millburn Station, (see subsection ) shall have: Editor's Note: See subsection for 24-hour permit spaces restrictions. 1. Two hundred twenty-three (223) permit parking spaces; 2. Nine (9) three (3)-hour meter parking spaces; 3. Eight (8) spaces reserved for the Millburn Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad; 4. One (1) space reserved for a taxi; 5. Two (2) handicapped parking spaces; and 8

9 6. One (1) space reserved for ticket agent. All night parking shall be allowed by permit only in Lot Number 7 as provided in subsection The requirements of this section shall not be in effect for Lot Number 7 on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. h. Lot Number 9 (112 spaces), located at the intersection of Glen Avenue and Lackawanna Place, shall have: 1. Fifty-one (51) twelve (12) hour meter paystation parking spaces to be located and designated pursuant to subsection to be used by vehicles bearing valid Township parking decals on weekdays. 2. Forty-one (41) permit parking spaces. 3. Sixteen (16) parking spaces are hereby designated as Library Patronage Parking Lot spaces and shall be restricted solely for the use of library patrons, with parking time limited to three (3) hours. 4. Four (4) parking spaces designated for handicapped use. The requirements of this section shall not be in effect for Lot Number 9 on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. Parking shall be allowed only in Lot Number 9 for vehicles displaying a valid Township employee parking permit, or a valid Township decal indicating resident parking permit. i. Lot Number 10 (9 spaces), located on the northerly side of Chatham Road some three hundred fifty-seven (357) feet, more or less, from the intersection of the easterly side line of Forest Drive, shall be a permit-parking-only area restricted to vehicles which display a valid "resident's permit" or a valid "nonresident's, whose full-time business or employment is in the Township, permit." The requirements of this section shall not be in effect for Lot Number 10 on Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. j. Lot Number 12 (15 spaces), located at 326 Millburn Avenue, shall have fourteen (14) one (1)-hour meter parking spaces and one (1) handicapped parking space. k. Lot Number 13 (40 spaces), adjoining the Millburn Public Library, is hereby designated as the "Library Patronage Parking Lot" and shall have thirty-nine (39) spaces restricted solely for the use of library patrons with parking time limited to three (3) hours and one (1) handicapped parking space. m. Lot Number 14 (98 spaces), located at Short Hills Avenue and Jarvis Lane, shall have: 1. Twenty-three (23) two (2)-hour meter parking spaces; 2. Seventy-one (71) permit parking spaces, including fifteen (15) twenty-four (24) hour permit parking spaces, forty-six (46) business parking spaces, and ten (10) permit parking spaces that may be used for both business and twenty-four (24)-hours parking; and 3. Four (4) handicapped parking spaces. n. Lot Number 15 (25 spaces), located on Essex Street, shall have: 1. Eighteen (18) two (2)-hour meter parking spaces; 2. Six (6) one (1)-hour meter parking spaces; and 3. One (1) handicapped parking space. o. Lot number 16 (27 spaces), located on Main Street in front of the recycling yard, shall have twenty-seven (27) business-only permit parking spaces. p. Lot number 17 (24 spaces), located on Essex Street westerly of the Public Works Building, shall have twenty-four (24) parking spaces restricted for use by Township employees' vehicles which display a Township employee parking permit. q. Lot 18 (48 Business Permit Spaces) located at Public Works Yard; r. Lot 19 (60 Business Permit Spaces and 12 Municipal Employee Spaces) located on Spring Street, between Millburn Avenue and Essex Street. Section 2. Section (b) is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows: b. Vehicles occupying such space shall be parked as indicated by signs posted in such parking lot, if any. 9

10 Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and the invalidity of any phrase, clause or part of this Ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of the Ordinance. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication as provided by law. Ordinance Mr. Tillotson brought forth Ordinance for introduction. He reviewed the ordinance and moved that the ordinance be taken up and passed on first reading, which was seconded by Ms. Rosenberg. The public hearing for the ordinance is scheduled for March 21, Roll Call Vote: All Ayes ORDINANCE NO ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VII TRAFFIC OF THE MILLBURN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE CODE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of this ordinance is to prohibit parking on the northerly side of Wells Lane. BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Millburn, in the County of Essex and State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1. Article VII Traffic of the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Millburn ( Code ) is hereby amended as follows: a. Section 7-13 Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets is revised to include the following: Name of Street Side Location Wells Lane Northerly From the northwesterly corner of Highland Avenue and Wells Lane westerly for a distance of 300 feet Section 2. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and the invalidity of any phase, clause or part of this ordinance shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of the ordinance. by law. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect after final passage and publication as required Public Discussion Phil Kirsch, resident of 93 Cedar Street, came forward with a resolution calling upon President Trump to recognize the responsibilities of his office and offered it to the Governing Body for consideration. Sean Cox, resident of Myrtle Avenue, came forward and spoke about overnight parking issue on his street and stated that he keeps getting tickets. Ms. Burstein said it is an issue that needs to be reviewed. Solomon Basyuk, resident of 436 Millburn Avenue, reviewed concerns regarding the Complete Streets project. Despite his concerns, he noted that he feels his daughter is safer crossing Millburn Avenue. He said he hopes they take the best from Phase 1 and apply it to Phase 2. 10

11 Joe Cioffi, owner of The Salad House, said he tried to buy into the optimism, but his business is down because of the Complete Streets project. He said traffic is not coming downtown and he does not see it coming back, which is disheartening. He stated that he would like to see a marketing campaign done to bring business back to the downtown. Gail Levy, owner of Gotham at 391 Millburn Avenue, stated that the project has been hard on business and she has always had a strong one. She believes people have started shopping in other places. She also supports a marketing campaign and suggested offering free parking. She requested that the town work with the merchants to bring people back into town. Cassandra Fiskin, owner of Tinga, said parking and ticketing is an issue and cited various concerns with the parking. Gail Levy came forward again, stating various complaints about the Complete Streets project and noted that the traffic is an issue. She requested that going forward construction be done in the evening and at the end of June when people go away on vacation. Phil Kirsch came forward again and asked whether the town and DMDA work together. Mr. Tillotson stated that they were using DMDA to circulate information. Mayor Burstein stated it seems it was not effective and looking ahead we need to consider the community s needs without having a half finished project. Richard Futter, owner of Millburn Avenue, asked if there has been a review of Phase 1 and if any changes are planned. Ms. Eglow stated they did a walk around earlier this evening and will be reevaluating. Mr. Futter asked if there will be public input on Phase 2 and Mayor Burstein responded affirmatively. Mr. Futter commented about his business taking a hit and voiced his concerns about the flexible parking. James Rutendo, owner of Goldberg s Deli, said he likes what has been done and would like to see continued improvements. He said he does have concerns about parking and traffic and would like to see a campaign to get the public back. Joe Cioffi came forward again, stating that marketing needs to be done right away. Ms. Rosenberg asked what he would like to see. He said maybe a mailer, a video to put on Facebook, maybe get a PR firm involved. Carol Kirsch, resident of 93 Cedar Street, came forward and said she supports the ideal of free parking for a period of time. An unidentified individual came forward and reviewed the burdens the businesses suffered during construction and pointed out that residents are inconvenienced. The individual said Phase 1 is a disaster. Floyd Grey, owner of Unwined Boutique, suggested a Shop Millburn Day, maybe on Tuesday s encouraging people to shop local. He suggested promoting the businesses through the local schools. Cary Heller, resident of 56 Byron Road and owner of the Courtyard building, said he thought the topics being discussed at this meeting would be at a later date and not at this meeting. He said he thought the recommendations from the ad hoc meeting would be presented this evening, but perhaps he misunderstood. Mr. Tillotson said Arterial is scheduled to present on March 7 th. Mr. Heller read a statement from his attorney regarding the issue at the last meeting about the Governing Body not responding to questions about Complete Streets. Mr. Falcon stated that his advice remains not to enter into a question and answer session due to litigation. Mr. Heller spoke about an incident with the traffic light and Mr. McDonald said it was hit by a vehicle. Mr. Heller made comments about the parking deck and available parking in the downtown. He made comments about signage in the downtown and issues with bollards in the flexible parking area and suggested adding lined parking and short term parking spaces. He commented that the left hand turn for busses at Essex and Main needs to be approved in an ordinance. He said he does not think the right people are being engaged for the ad hoc committee. He 11

12 said he asked the Planner if he has been at the meetings and it is his understanding he is not. He said there is an enormous amount of talent in the township that can be called on. Adjournment Mayor Burstein asked if anyone has any remaining comments or questions. Receiving none, she called for a motion to adjourn the meeting which was offered by Mr. Tillotson and seconded by Ms. Rosenberg. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. Approved: April 4, 2017 Christine A. Gatti, RMC Township Clerk 12