Mayor & Board of Aldermen Town of Boonton 100 Washington Street Boonton, NJ 07005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 4, 2018 Meeting begins 7:30 p.m. All cell phones must be turned off The Meeting of June 4, 2018 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. Scott Miniter 3 rd Ward Alderman Mr. James Plaisted 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 27, 2017 and this agenda was posted on June 1, 2018. 2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Citizen of Morris County and the Daily Record Newspapers on December 27, 2017 and a copy of this agenda was forwarded to each of the town s official newspapers on June 1, 2018. MAYOR S ANNOUNCEMENT urges all residents of the Town of Boonton to sign up for Nixle notifications on their phones and electronic devices. This is a free service to ensure that valuable information is forwarded to everybody related to road closures, weather reports, etc. www.boonton.org. CORRESPONDENCE Alderman Wekilsky 1. Notice of Resignation of Substitute Crossing Guard William Hunt, effective immediately. Alderman Wekilsky made a motion to accept Mr. Hunt s Letter of Resignation, with regret; alderman Lynch seconded motion carried. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC opened this portion of the meeting to the Public. Having nobody come forward, he closed this portion of the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Alderwoman Renfro-Michel Resolutions 18-138 through 18-145 RESOLUTION 18-138 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: May 21, 2018 Regular & Closed Session 1
RESOLUTION 18-139 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 18-140 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 Water 732-0 942 Wootton Street Reading Adjustment $ 37.97 Water 307 Washington Street Reading Adjustment $ 696.90 RESOLUTION 18-141 RESOLUTION TO REFUND OVERPAYMENT OF WATER/SEWER WHEREAS, Water and Sewer account number 3506-0, property located at 175 Powerville Road, had a bad reading in the amount of $64.18. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue a refund check to Mr. & Mrs. Cooper, 219 W. Jamison Circle, Unit 25, Littleton, CO 80120 for overpayment caused by the bad read. RESOLUTION 18-142 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, NEW JERSEY, AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO EMILCOTT ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY EPERTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF BOONTON RIGHT TO KNOW SURVEYS WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton is desirous of obtaining professional services relative to the 2018 Town Budget; 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 Emilcott, a corporation in the State of New Jersey, having its office at 190 Park Ave., Morristown, NJ 07960; 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 Emilcott Environmental, Health & Safety Experts for professional services relative to the 2018 Right to Know surveys. 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 services for this project shall not exceed 4,990.00. 4. This award is contingent upon certification by the Chief Financial Officer that sufficient funding exists therefore. 5. Notice of this action shall be published in The Daily Record newspaper within ten (10) days of the passage thereof. I, YOLANDA DYKES, CFO, HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT $4,990.00 IS AVAILABLE IN THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET ACCOUNT, #8-01-20-100-229 YOLANDA DYKES, CFO RESOLUTION 18 143 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR MAIN STREET ROAD CLOSURES DUE TO ROAD WORK AND SNOW REMOVAL WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Alderman of the Town of Boonton have determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to establish a policy regarding full and partial road closures on Main Street necessitated by road work and snow removal, with the Administrator, Police Chief, and DPW Superintendent authorized to modify the policy at their discretion on an as-needed basis. 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that the following policy shall be in effect. The Administrator, Police Chief, and DPW Superintendent are hereby authorized to modify the policy at their discretion on an as-needed basis. Main Street Full and partial Road Closures due to Road Work: Work Days & Hours Partial lane closures are preferred in all circumstances and where possible. Work should be conducted on Sundays (full closures), Mondays and Tuesdays (partial and full closures), except for emergencies. o Town Water/Sewer & Street Department employees should be weekdays only, except for emergencies. Where there is a choice between night time and daytime work, nighttime is preferred, except for emergencies. o Nighttime work hours shall be 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Additional hours require Administrator approval. o Daytime work hours shall be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional hours require Administrator approval. An outside detail request form is required for all road work (see attached) Snow Removal For snow at 10 or less, once roads are plowed, parking lanes on the 100 blocks of all side roads off Main Street are to be cleared and Main Street parking spots widened during regularly scheduled work hours following the snow event. For snow greater than 10, once roads are plowed, Main Street parking spots are to be cleared by Town workers or an approved subcontractor on the first available overnight after the snow event. o Parking lanes on 100 blocks of all side roads off Main Street are to be cleared during regularly scheduled work hours following the 10 + snow event An outside detail request form is required for all full and partial road closures (see attached). RESOLUTION 18-144 RESOLUTION APPOINTING MATRON FOR THE BOONTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, that Robin Barroso be and is hereby appointed as matron for the Boonton Police Department for the Year 2018 at a rate of $25.00 per hour. RESOLUTION 18-145 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON APPOINTING WILLIAM DIESE AS A SEASONAL LABORER IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, that William Diese be and is hereby hired as a seasonal laborer in the Public Works Department at an hourly wage of $15.00, effective June 5, 2018. CONSENT AGENDA Alderwoman Renfro-Michel Resolution 18-138 through 18-145 MOVED: ALDERWOMAN RENFRO-MICHEL SECOND: Alderman Eoga UNFINISHED BUSINESS ORDINANCES ORDINANCE 09-18 (Final/Public Hearing) ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE TOWN OF BOONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, AND APPROPRIATING $882,760 THEREFOR FROM VARIOUS FUNDS OF THE TOWN BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS: 3
Section 1. The improvements described in Section 2 of this ordinance are hereby authorized as general improvements to be made or acquired by The Town of Boonton, New Jersey. For the said improvements or purposes stated in said Section 2, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $882,760, to the extent of $50,000 from moneys available in the Capital Improvement Fund of the Town, to the extent of $24,000 from the proceeds of a grant received or expected to be received by the Township from the County of Morris as a grant-in-aid of financing said improvement to Arch Bridge, to the extent of $350,000 from the proceeds of a contribution from Avalon Bay and, to the extent of $458,760 from funds available under prior ordinances of the Town. Section 2. The improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes for which said appropriation is made are as follows: the acquisition by purchase, of new and additional equipment, including a dump truck for use by the Department of Public Works of the Trust, toughbook computers, and radios for use by the Police Department of the Town, telephones and computer equipment for use by various departments of the Town; the improvement of various roads, sidewalks and locations in and by the Town by the construction, reconstruction and resurfacing thereof and the improvement of the Bider lot sidewalks and aprons; initial costs associated with the improvement of the Rockaway Street slope; and Arch Bridge by the improvement thereof; together with all studies, designs, engineering, equipment, accessories, attachments, work and materials, necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and hereby approved. Section 3. It is the opinion of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town, as the governing body thereof, that it is in the best interest of the Town that $322,617, constituting proceeds of obligations of the Town heretofore issued under Ordinance Nos. 14-00 ($9,563), 11-02 ($1,886), 12-04 ($8,472), 13-05 ($22,990), 20-06 ($12,873), 8-07 ($75,300), 14-09 ($197), 17-12 ($8,140), 9-13 ($7,881), 12-13 ($7,144), 8-14 ($69,862), 5-15 ($74,431), 9-16 ($23,522.48, such amount has not heretofore been issued under such ordinance but it is expected to be issued thereunder) and 8-17 ($355) of the Town, shall be appropriated to and used to finance costs, including incidental expenses, of the improvements or purposes above described in Section 3 of this ordinance. It is further the opinion of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town, that it is in the best interest of the Town that $136,143, constituting funds available under Ordinance Nos. 11-05 ($1,025), 8-12 ($101,462), 1-14 ($32,208), 5-14 ($328) and 14-15 ($1,120), of the Town, shall be appropriated to and used to finance costs, including incidental expenses, of the improvements or purposes above described in Section 3 of this ordinance. Section 4. The capital budget or temporary capital budget of the Town is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing all detail of the amended capital budget or temporary capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services are on file with the Town Clerk and are available for public inspection. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect after publication after final adoption, as provided by law. MOVED: ALDERMAN EOGA SECOND: ALDERMAN LYNCH PUBLIC HEARING NO PUBLIC INPUT ORDINANCE 10-18 (Final/Public Hearing) BOND ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,829,946, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,472,616 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE TOWN, FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS OR PURPOSES AUTHORIZED TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE TOWN OF BOONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring), AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The several improvements described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are hereby respectively authorized as general improvements to be made or acquired by the Town of Boonton, New Jersey. For the said several improvements or purposes stated in said Section 3, there are hereby appropriated the respective sums of money therein stated as the appropriations made for said improvements or purposes, said sums being inclusive of all appropriations heretofore made therefor and amounting in the aggregate to $1,829,946 including the aggregate sum of $77,330 as the several down payments for said improvements or purposes required by law and more particularly described in said Section 3 and now available therefor by virtue of provision in a previously adopted budget or budgets of the Town for down payment or for capital improvement purposes and including also, (i) in the case of the improvement or purpose described in paragraph (d) of said Section 3, the sum of $215,000 received or expected to be received by the Town from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, as a grant-in-aid of financing said improvement or purpose and (ii) in the case of the improvement or purpose described in paragraph (e) of said Section 3, the sum of $65,000 received or expected to be received by 4
the Town from the Community Development Block Grant program as a grant-in-aid of financing said improvement to Church Street. Section 2. For the financing of said improvements or purposes and to meet the part of said $1,829,946 appropriations not provided for by application hereunder of said down payments and grants, negotiable bonds of the Town are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $1,472,616 pursuant to the Local Bond Law of New Jersey. In anticipation of the issuance of said bonds and to temporarily finance said improvements or purposes, negotiable notes of the Town in a principal amount not exceeding $1,472,616 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. Section 3. The improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes for the financing of which said obligations are to be issued, the appropriation made for and estimated cost of each such purpose, and the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each such purpose, are respectively as follows: IMPROVEMENT OR PURPOSE (a) Acquisition by purchase and installation, as necessary, of new and additional equipment, including without limitation, a sound system for use at Town Hall, selfcontained breathing apparatus, turnout gear, mounting equipment and a thermal imaging camera for use by the Fire Department of the Town, and an alcotest machine, firearms, training equipment, traffic tables, and cameras for use by the Police Department of the Town, together with for all the aforesaid all attachments, accessories and appurtenances necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and hereby approved APPROPRIATION AND ESTIMATED COST ESTIMATED MAIMUM AMOUNT OF BONDS AND NOTES $130,441 $123,919 (b) Improvement of municipally-owned properties and facilities in and by the Town, including without limitation, the South Boonton Firehouse by the upgrade of the bathroom, the Police Department headquarters by the upgrade of the squad room and the bathroom, Town Hall by the renovation thereof and the upgrade of doors, the Recreation Center by the upgrade of the air conditioning system, and the installation of security fencing in and along Rockaway Street, together with all furnishings, equipment, structures, site work, work and materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and hereby approved 104,594 99,314 (c) Acquisition by purchase of new and additional computer equipment for use by various departments of the Town, together with all attachments, accessories and appurtenances necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and hereby approved 24,840 23,540 (d) Improvement of North Main Street in and by the Town by the construction, reconstruction and resurfacing thereof of a roadway pavement at least equal in useful life or durability to a roadway pavement of Class B construction (as used or referred to in Section 40A:2-22 of said Local Bond Law), together with all sidewalks, curbing, structures, appurtenances, milling, drainage improvements, equipment, work and materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and hereby approved, the $318,785 appropriation hereby made therefor being inclusive of the amount of $215,000 received or expected to be received by the Town from the New Jersey Department of Transportation as a grant-in-aid of financing said improvement 318,785 98,843 (e) Improvement of the storm water drainage system in and by the Town, including the reconstruction of drainage facilities in and along portions of Oak Street and Church Street, together with all structures, road resurfacing, equipment, site work, work and materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town and hereby approved, the $326,286 appropriation hereby made therefor being inclusive of the sum of $65,000 received or expected to be received by the Town from the Community Development Block as a grant-in-aid of financing said improvement to Church Street 326,286 248,250 (f) Acquisition by purchase of new fire-fighting equipment for the preservation of life and property in and by the Town, including one (1) fire truck, together with all equipment, attachments and accessories necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and hereby approved. 750,000 712,500 g) Acquisition, by purchase, of lands located in the Town and commonly known as the Plahn property consisting of approximately 14 acres and shown as Lot 20 in 85,000 80,750( 5
Block 72 and on the Official Tax Map of the Town for open space and public purposes (h) Initial costs associated with the improvement to Main Street in and by the Town by the construction or reconstruction therein of a roadway pavements at least equal in useful life or durability to a roadway pavement of Class B construction (as such term is used or referred to in Section 40A:2-22 of said Local Bond Law), together with all engineering, designs, studies, surveys, equipment, work and materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto, all as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file or to be filed in the office of the Town Clerk and hereby approved 90,000 85,500 Totals $1,829,946 $1,472,616 Except as otherwise stated in paragraphs (d) and (e) above with respect to the said grants-in-aid of financing the purposes described in said paragraphs, the excess of the appropriation made for each of the improvements or purposes aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefor, as above stated, is the amount of the said down payment for said purpose. Section 4. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The said purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not current expenses and each is a property or improvement which the Town may lawfully acquire or make as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. (b) The average period of usefulness of said purposes within the limitations of said Local Bond Law and taking into consideration the respective amounts of the said obligations authorized for the several purposes, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the said bonds authorized by this bond ordinance, is 17.41 years. (c) The supplemental debt statement required by said Local Bond Law has been duly made and filed in the office of the Town Clerk and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey, and such statement shows that the gross debt of the Town as defined in said Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided for in this bond ordinance by $1,472,616, and the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance will be within all debt limitations prescribed by said Local Bond Law. (d) Amounts not exceeding $250,000 in the aggregate for interest on said obligations, costs of issuing said obligations, engineering costs and other items of expense listed in and permitted under Section 40A:2-20 of said Local Bond Law may be included as part of the costs of said improvements and are included in the foregoing estimate thereof. Section 5. The funds from time to time received by the Town on account of the $280,000 grants referred to in Section 1 of this bond ordinance shall be used for financing the improvements or purposes described in paragraphs (d) and (e) of Section 3 of this bond ordinance by application thereof either to direct payment of the costs of said improvements or purposes, or to payment or reduction of the authorization of the obligations of the Town authorized therefor by this bond ordinance. Any such funds so received may, and all such funds so received which are not required for direct payment of the costs of said improvement or purpose shall, be held and applied by the Town as funds applicable only to the payment of obligations of the Town authorized by this bond ordinance. Section 6. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer, provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with the notes issued pursuant to this bond ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the dates of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body of the Town at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this bond ordinance is made. Such report must include the principal amount, interest rate and maturities of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. Section 7. The full faith and credit of the Town are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the said obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. Said obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Town, and the Town shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable property within the Town for the payment of said obligations and interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. 6
Section 8. The capital budget or temporary capital budget of the Town is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing all detail of the amended capital budget or temporary capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, are on file with the Town Clerk and are available for public inspection. This bond ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by said Local Bond Law. MOVED: Alderman Eoga SECOND: Alderman Lynch PUBLIC HEARING NO PUBLIC INPUT Linda Gloshinski, Land Conservancy: NEW BUSINESS Alderman Eoga 2018 MORRIS COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND GRANT APPLICATION PUBLIC HEARING Block 72, Lot 20, located at 220 South Terrace, Boonton, NJ 07005 A public hearing took place regarding input on an application for an Open Space Trust Fund Grant to obtain property located on Block 72, Lot 20, 220 South Terrace, Boonton, NJ. Linda Gloshinski reported that obtaining this 14 acre tract of land would benefit the Town of Boonton with additional recreational space, which would be immediately adjacent to Veteran s Park. It could be used for passive recreation, hiking and fishing. The intent of the Town would be to demolish the existing house. Michael Boudway, Rockaway Street: commented about other recreational development that could be made by the town to include hiking, trails, biking, walking, nature trails. Alderman Miniter stated that part of this property is in a watershed; there s a pond and dam and wetlands. If this property is sold to a developer, he questioned if it would impact the water quality in Veterans Park. Alderman Eoga indicated that he is a long-standing proponent to keep this property for posterity. Alderman Semrau indicated that this hearing is only for the right to support the grant application. It does not mean the town is buying the property. The grant application is due on June 15, 2018. The county will conduct site inspections in September and will determine awards in November. The Public Hearing closed at 7:55 p.m. RESOLUTION 18-146 RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE MORRIS COUNTY OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing, as required for a Morris County Open Space Trust Fund Application, was advertised in the Daily Record Newspaper on May 23, 2018; and WHEREAS, the properly noticed public hearing was held at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Towns of Boonton on June 4, 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris, State of New Jersey that submittal of the 2018 application for the Morris County Open Space Trust Fund be and is hereby approved. MOVED: Alderman Eoga SECOND: Alderman Plaisted, 7
ORDINANCE 11-18 (Introduction/Title Only) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 201, PARKING OF THE TOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH NEW PARKING ENFORCEMENT HOURS OF 8 A.M. TO 6 P.M. MOVED: Alderman Eoga SECOND: Alderman Miniter ORDINANCE 12-18 (Introduction/Title Only) AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO AMEND CHAPTER 80, ANIMALS, OF THE TOWN CODE TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER MOVED: Alderman Eoga SECOND: Alderman Wekilsky MAYOR & BOARD OF ALDERMEN COMMITTEE REPORTS COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN ALDERMAN Economic Development James Lynch Meetings took place with an individual interested in the Darress Theatre. Also, the committee met with property owners of Avalon Bay. Finance & Personnel Ordinance & Codification James Lynch: A meeting took place and discussed were contract negotiations, the upcoming garbage contract, personnel matters and the Capital Budget. Scott Miniter: The committee met on May 10 and discussed amendments to current ordinances, which included increasing fines for failure to remove pet waste, the noise ordinance which was drafted by Town Attorneys Semrau and Sharpe, and vacant houses. Alderman Miniter mentioned a number of new laws that have been signed that the committee needs to review and discuss that may be of interest to the town. Parking/Police Chief Mayhood gave his report of service for the Month of May. He thanked the fire department, police department and DPW for their hard work during the storm in May, 2018, when over 30 trees came down with active power lines. Their recent Coffee with a Cop was also very successful meeting the public at Boonton Coffee to answer any and all questions they may have had. One of their campaigns is traffic and parking. They began This one is on us, issuing notices when someone is illegally parked notifying them of the regulations, rather than issuing a ticket. A presentation will be made at the Senior Citizen s Center regarding drug addiction and the opioid crisis and informing the public of proper disposal of prescription medications. added that is also a window campaign on Main Street regarding parking. Public Works & Property Administrator s Report Board of Education James Plaisted reported that due to the numerous snow storms this past winter, other public works responsibilities have been adding up, however, they are handling it very well. Sidewalk shaving and removal has been discussed. The garbage contract also needs to be done this year. He added that the DPW does clean every street throughout town twice per year. Neil Henry reported that funding for 2018 capital plan has now been approved and they can begin to address spending. They are continuing work with first responders regarding radios. Our Code Enforcement Office has returned from extended medical leave, being out for four weeks, so he has a lot of work to catch up on. He and Alderwoman Renfro-Michel met with the town s grant writers to discuss various opportunities. Contract negotiations continue with the unions. In July, he will begin with the PBA on their contracts. LIAISONS Edina Renfro-Michel reported on the Board of Education, reporting that she now has responses to various questions brought up previously at our last meeting and advised the board to contact her. She also discussed the upcoming construction from their Safe Routes to School project. Joe Vuich, Suburban Consulting Engineers, indicated they have been brought in by the Board of Ed to give municipal standards. Proposed improvements would be a small drop off location at the access gates on Monroe Street and extending up that street. Work should begin the week after school ends (Thursday, June 21, 2018). Materials and equipment is to be brought in on Friday, June 22; construction should be approximately three weeks. 8
commented they are merely opening an access point for children to walk in and out. For the record, driving of the school children could become a problem. The school has not indicated any student trop off or pick up at that location. The police department tis preparing for traffic. Alderman Wekilsky thought one of the reasons they are doing this is to alleviate traffic on Lathrop Avenue. Alderwoman Renfro-Michel continued saying there will be no more homework or breakfast club. There will, however, be a paid before and after care. A climate survey regarding an SRO (special Response Officer) indicates that parents and students don t feel safe in the schools. Graduations will take place on June 21, 2018. Board of Health Michael Eoga reported that the Board discussed vaping establishments, the legalization of marijuana. Also our health officer will be speaking on June 20 regarding radon and they will be offering free radon kits. Boonton Fire Commissioner Scott Miniter referred to Chief Robillard. There have been 98 calls since January 1; approximately 20 mutual aid calls are included in that number. He also thanked the police department adding that the police and fire department work very well together. The department has been conducting drills at a house located at 217 West Main Street due to be demolished. They have also obtained a Drone which has been activated this week and is fully functional. There was a walk-through with mutual aid chiefs and officers of the Avalon Bay construction site. He is happy to see the number of sprinklers they have installed and they have definitely improved their building materials. He added that the Boonton Fire Department has a very good working relationship with Avalon Bay. The Chief added that the public is always welcome to come to the firehouses when on Sundays when their personnel is there. Boonton Holmes Library Michael Eoga reported that their capital plan was reviewed an approved on May 8, 2018. They will be conducting exterior painting of the building and there is a grant application for new windows and doors through the Morris County Historic Preservation Commission. congratulated the Board for hiring Lotte Newlin as their director; she has great vision and is an asset. Boonton Main Street, Inc. Grants James Plaisted reported that the Rock & Brew was a success. Edina Renfro-Michel reported that while meeting with the town s grant writer, they discussed slope grant applications. She is also working with Rosemarie Lynch, Scott Miniter to see if this board would like to go forward with another grant for playground equipment. Bootnon Main Street has recently submitted a grant for the overlook on Main Street. added that a grant application may be applied for Phase II Tap Grant and asked the board if there is interest. In Phase I, $2.1M included property in front of the Town Hall up to Highland Avenue. He asked the board if there is interest in acquiring Phase II which is an additional $1.1M. Our grant writer has indicated that her fee could be negotiable and could be put off until next year s budget. The Mayor said the board would have to pass a resolution saying we are in favor of applying for Phase II. He said the board should email him with questions in order to be prepared for it at the next meeting on June 18, 2018. This will be decided then. Housing Authority Kiwanis James Plaisted said they are still waiting to hear about their submission of the RAD grant. said they are now fully compliant with electronic charting. Last year they responded to over 900 calls. The recently held a coin toss fundraising, raising $3,500.00. Municipal Alliance Parks & Recreation Cyril Wekilsky reported on upcoming events, including Family Movie Night, Teens on the Go, a Circle Program, showing resiliency and building healthy relationships. They also sponsor Project Graduation. Scott Miniter indicated that smoking took place at the recent Rock & Brew, although smoking is not allowed in Town Parks. Summer Camp is almost sold out. The Track Program is ending. Registration for Travel field hockey will be held shortly. Planning Board James Lynch reported that the Town is official settled with Affordable Housing. will be meeting with he planner to discuss the Master Plan. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC opened the meeting to the public for comment or discussion. Mike Boudway, Rockaway Street: speaking about grants for the Rockaway River Slope Failure, he asked what other funds or grants are being pursued. is not aware of any other non-grant funding source, however, we have looked into borrowing at low-interest rates; low interest funding or obtaining building materials ourselves or grants. We continue discuss this with Boswell in order to return to the County for other information. 9
The Mayor added that the Transit Village study and Master Plan study will show substantial information that could be useful in applying for grants in the future. CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION 17-147 RESOLUTION TO RECESS INTO CLOSED SESSION WHEREAS, Section 8 of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231 P.L. 1975 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 MOVED: Alderman Wekilsky SECONDED: alderman Miniter VOICE VOTE: IN FAVOR:_ AGAINST: OPEN MEETING The meeting opened at 9:28 p.m. ADJOURN Alderman Lynch There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. MOVED: Alderman Plaisted SECONDED: Alderman Wekilsky VOICE VOTE: IN FAVOR: x AGAINST: Cynthia A. Oravits, Town Clerk Date Approved: 10