BOROUGH OF FANWOOD MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2018

BOROUGH OF FANWOOD MAYOR AND COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 20, 2018 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council was held on August 20, 2018, at Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ 07023 at 7:07 PM. Mayor Colleen Mahr presided and stated: I hereby announce and request that such be included in the minutes of the meeting that notice of time, place and date of this meeting has been prominently posted on the bulletin board at Borough Hall; mailed to the Times, The Star Ledger, Courier News, Alternate Press by January 10, 2018 filed with the Borough Clerk and mailed to any person requesting same in accordance with the requirements of the Open Public Meeting Act The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Colleen Mahr. Present: Absent: Also, Present: Russell Huegel, Tom Kranz, Erin Mcelroy-Barker, Katherine Mitchell, Jack Molenaar Anthony Carter arrived later. Colleen Mahr, Eleanor McGovern, Diane Dabulas for Daniel McCarthy, Antonios Panagopoulos MINUTES Mitchell/Kranz moved to adopt the following minutes. Motion carried. Regular Meeting July 16, 2018 Special Meeting August 6, 2018 APPOINTMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Mahr presented Matthew Juckes with a Devlin Print of the Community House to honor him as Volunteer of the Month. Councilman Carter arrived. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Mahr presented the following proclamation to representatives from CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, for their volunteerism in this most revered organization protecting foster care children. Marla Higginbottom and seven other volunteers were present to receive the Proclamation. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE OF UNION COUNTY DAY AUGUST 20, 2018 WHEREAS, the Borough of Fanwood in New Jersey recognizes the problem of child abuse and neglect and is committed to helping its victims; and WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Union County recruits, trains, supports and supervises community volunteers as advocates for children who have been removed from their home due to neglect or abuse; and 1

WHEREAS, CASA volunteers ensure children s best interest remain the priority while working toward establishing a safe, stable and permanent home for each child served; and WHEREAS, CASA has a record of public service protecting the safety and well-being of Union County s foster children, defending them from harm and ensuring they are provided with the courtordered services they need; and WHEREAS, CASA establishes and maintains effective relationships with the family court, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), Child Placement Review Board, Office of the Public Defender, Legal Aid, and other child serving agencies/institutions in order to create a cooperative environment in which to best meet the needs of children. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Colleen Mahr, Mayor of the Borough of Fanwood, do hereby proclaim August 20, 2018 as COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE OF UNION COUNTY DAY in the Borough of Fanwood and urge all residents to become aware of the work and mission of CASA of Union County. Let it be known that we support the education efforts to raise awareness of the CASA program at the local level and the need for community members to provide a voice for the children in foster care. Mayor Mahr and Councilman Kranz presented the following proclamation to The Chelsea At Fanwood for the award received by The Chelsea from the National Center for Assisted Living Week Program. Annette Watson was present to receive the Proclamation. THE CHELSEA AT FANWOOD WHEREAS, the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) announced The Chelsea At Fanwood was selected for the National Assisted Living Week Program of the Year for its extraordinary Assisted Living Week program in September 2017, and WHEREAS, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represent more than 13,000 skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, subacute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities and annually recognize outstanding programs and individuals, and WHEREAS, the award winners will be recognized at the 69 th annual AHCA/NCAL Convention and Expo in San Diego, California held on October 7-10, 2018, and WHEREAS, the Borough of Fanwood is aware of the outstanding service that The Chelsea At Fanwood brings to the Borough since 2009 offering an essential service to the residents of Fanwood and is happy to have them as a neighbor. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Colleen Mahr, Mayor of the Borough of Fanwood do hereby proclaim August 20, 2018 as THE CHELSEA AT FANWOOD DAY, to recognize this prestigious award and the commitment and dedication this organization plays in the Fanwood community in an exemplary and compassionate manner. 2

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this message be spread across the minutes of this meeting so that all who follow will know The Chelsea At Fanwood to be an organization offering outstanding service to this community. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRAL Kranz/Huegel moved to accept the communications as presented. Motion carried. 1. Borough of Garwood Re: Resolution in opposition to forced mergers and consolidations in NJ Disposition: Resolution of support 8/20/18 2. Elizabethtown Gas Re: Notice of Public Hearings/Rates and Tariffs Disposition: Note and File 3. County of Union Re: Notice of Hearing on Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Disposition: Note and File STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Administration and Finance (Councilman Kranz) Kranz/Mitchell moved to accept the Tax Collector s Report for July 2018. Motion carried. B. Public Safety (Councilman Carter) Councilman Carter reported for the Police Department for the month of July. C. Public Works (Councilman Molenaar) No report. D. Land Use and Historic Preservation (Councilman Huegel) Councilman Huegel reported for the Construction Office. E. Recreation and Community Services (Councilwoman Mcelroy-Barker) Councilwoman Mcelroy Barker reported for the Recreation Commission. F. Health and Senior Citizens (Councilwoman Mitchell) Councilwoman Mitchell reported for the Book Sale sponsored by the Library. SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS Liz Jeffery reported for the downtown Antonios Panagopoulos gave a report on engineering for the months of July and August. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS Kranz/Mitchell moved to adopt the Payment of Claims for the month of August. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS BE IT RESOLVED that claims in the amount of 3,224,846.87 having been listed on the Bill List and recorded in the files of the Borough Hall, and approved by the Chairman of the appropriate Committee, be paid. 3

Kranz, Mitchell, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Molenaar AUDITING OF CLAIMS BY RESOLUTION PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR BY THE PUBLIC (For Agenda Items Only) Mitchell/Huegel moved to open the meeting to the public. Motion carried. No one spoke. Mitchell/Kranz moved to close the meeting to the public. OLD BUSINESS CONSENT AGENDA Resolution 18-08-136 Molenaar/Huegel moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-136. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 18-08-136 WHEREAS, an application has been filed for a person-to-person transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption License 2005-33-003-015, a pocket License, heretofore issued to BEMSK Enterprises to Carano Square LLC, and WHEREAS, the submitted application form is complete in all respects, the transfer fees have been paid, and the license has been properly renewed for the current license term, and WHEREAS, the applicant is qualified to be licensed according to all standards established by Title 33 of the New Jersey Statutes, regulations promulgated hereunder, as well as pertinent local ordinances and conditions consistent with Title 33, and WHEREAS, the applicant has disclosed, and the issuing authority has reviewed the source of all funds used in the purchase of the license and the licensed business and all additional financing obtained in connection with the licensed business. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Fanwood Borough Council does hereby approve, effective August 20, 2018, the transfer of the aforesaid Plenary Retail Consumption License to Carano Square, LLC, and does hereby direct the Municipal Clerk to endorse the license certificate to the new ownership as follows: This license, subject to all its terms and conditions, is hereby transferred to Carano Square LLC, effective August 20, 2018. Resolution 18-08-151 Molenaar/Huegel moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-151. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 18-08-151 WHEREAS, municipalities are excellent fiscal stewards that are run by elected officials who live 4

in these communities, responsible for the efficient use of tax dollars and that have been doing more with less ever since New Jersey was founded in 1787, and WHEREAS, various special interests suggest that there are too many local governments in New Jersey and by reducing the number through forced boundary change will somehow lead to greater economic conditions and better delivery of services, and WHEREAS, no one has ever proven that bigger, centralized government is better or even more cost effective than local municipal government, and WHEREAS, expansive or consolidated governments are often less responsive to citizen and neighborhood needs so it can be hard for neighborhood-level concerns to get addressed, and WHEREAS, the Borough of Fanwood supports voluntary merger or consolidation of local governments if the process is initiated at the local level and it has the support of the majority of the residents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Borough of Fanwood opposes forced merger or consolidation of local governments and any other legislation that has been or may be introduced in the future to weaken the responsiveness and effectiveness of local government and urges our legislature to consider the comments in this resolution when voting on this form of legislation. BE T FURTTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Fanwood s legislative delegation. NEW BUSINESS Administration and Finance (Councilman Kranz) Resolution 18-08-137 Kranz/Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-137. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-137 WHEREAS, Shain Schaffer PC, 150 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ, was appointed Tax Appeal Attorney for the Borough of Fanwood on January 1, 2018, in the amount of $1,000.00, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to increase the contract amount due to the increased tax appeal workload, in the amount of $5,000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Borough Council hereby authorizes an increase to Shain Schaffer s contract for 2018. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Borough Kranz, Mitchell, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Molenaar Resolution 18-08-138 Kranz/Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-138. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. 5

RESOLUTION 18-08-138 WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transaction, and WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 2017 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk as per the requirements of N.J.S. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body, and WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey is authorized to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs, as per R.S. 52:27BB-34, and WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated a regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the annual audit entitled: and General Comments Recommendations WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed as a minimum the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the section of the Annual Audit entitled: General Comments Recommendations as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body, and WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the Governing Body no later than forty-five days after the receipt of the annual audit, as per the regulations of the Local Finance Board, and WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have familiarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit, as provided by the Local Finance Board, and WHEREAS, Failure to comply with the promulgations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may subject the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB- 52-to wit: R.S. 52:27BB-52-"A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the director (Director of Local Government Services), under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office." NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Borough of Fanwood, hereby states that it has complied with the promulgation of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey dated July 30, 1968 and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance. 6

Kranz, Mitchell, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Molenaar Resolution 18-08-139 Kranz/Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-139. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-139 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have a need to acquire a company to perform a property revaluation in the Borough ( Services ), by means of a fair and open contract procedure pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, and WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk has determined that the value of the Services may exceed $17,500, and WHEREAS, Realty Appraisal Co., 4912 Bergenline Avenue, West New York, NJ 07093 submitted a response to the RFQ issued by the Mayor and Council for these Services and was determined to be a Qualified Respondent for the Services, and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined to retain said firm. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood that Realty Appraisal Co. be, and hereby is, appointed to provide a revaluation of real property in the Borough. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the attached notice be printed once in The Times of Scotch Plains within 10 days from this date. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Borough Clerk be, and hereby are, authorized to enter into a contract in accordance with the terms of this Resolution and the attached Notice. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RESOLUTION 18-08-139 CONTRACTOR: NATURE OF SERVICE: Realty Appraisal Co. 4912 Bergenline Avenue West New York, NJ 07093 To perform a revaluation of real property in the Borough DURATION: Period ending December 31, 2019 AMOUNT: Not to exceed $157,000.0 A copy of this resolution and contract relating to the services are on file and available for public inspection in the Municipal Clerk s office. 7

Kranz, Mitchell, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Molenaar Resolution 18-08-140 Kranz/Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-140. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-140 FORM OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:87 WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal amount. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood in the County of Union, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2018 in the sum of $9,600.00 which is now available from the NJUCF Stewardship Grant in the amount of $9,600.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $9,600.00 is hereby appropriated under the caption NJUCF Stewardship Grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $9,600.00 Resolution No. 18-08-140 Offered by Kranz Adopted: August 20, 2018 Seconded by Mitchell Kranz, Mitchell, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Molenaar Resolution 18-08-141 Kranz/Molenaar moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-141. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-141 RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPOROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:4-87 8

(With Matching funds for grants) WHEREAS, NJS 40a:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount thereof was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, the Director may also approve the insertion of an appropriation for the equal amount; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood, in the county of Union, New Jersey, hereby requests revenue in the budget of the year 2018 in the sum of $23,514.58, which is now available as a revenue from NJ Clean Energy Direct Install Grant, pursuant to the provision of the statute, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $23,514.58 is hereby appropriated under the caption NJ Clean Energy Direct Install Grant; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the sum of $7,055.00 representing the amount required for the municipality s share of the aforementioned undertaking or improvement appears in the Current Fund under the caption Matching Funds for Grants and is hereby appropriated under the caption of Matching Funds for Grants; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is a result of a State grant of $23,514.58 from NJ Clean Energy Direct Install Grant. Resolution No. 18-08-141 Offered by: Kranz Seconded by: Molenaar Adopted: August 20, 2018 Kranz, Molenaar, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Mitchell Resolution 18-08-142 Kranz/Mitchell moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-142. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-142 FORM OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING APPROVAL OF ITEMS OF REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION NJS 40A:87 WHEREAS, NJS 40A:4-87 provides that the Director of the Division of Local Government Services may approve the insertion of any special item of revenue in the budget of any county or municipality when such item shall have been made available by law and the amount was not determined at the time of the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, amount. the Director may also approve the insertion of an item of appropriation for equal 9

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Fanwood in the County of Union, New Jersey, hereby requests the Director of the Division of Local Government Services to approve the insertion of an item of revenue in the budget of the year 2018 in the sum of $1,500.00 which is now available from the ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Projects Grant in the amount of $1,500.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the like sum of $1,500.00 is hereby appropriated under the caption ANJEC Open Space Stewardship Projects Grant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above is the result of funds from the State of New Jersey in the amount of $1,500.00 Resolution No. 18-08-142 Offered by Kranz Seconded by Mitchell Adopted: August 20, 2018 Kranz, Mitchell, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Molenaar Ordinance 18-15-S Kranz/Mitchell moved to adopt Ordinance 18-15-S on first reading. Motion carried. Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on September 4, 2018. ORDINANCE 18-15-S AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 86, SALARIES AND COMPENSATION, AND CHAPTER 67, POLICE DEPARTMENT, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Public Safety (Councilman Carter) Ordinance 18-14 -R Carter/Kranz moved to adopt Ordinance 18-14-R on first reading. Motion carried. Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on September 4, 2018. ORDINANCE NO. 18-14-R AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD, COUNTY OF UNION, AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING CHAPTER 280 OF THE FANWOOD BOROUGH CODE REGARDING SCHEDULE II NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS Ordinance 18-18-R Carter/Kranz moved to adopt Ordinance 18-18-R on first reading. Motion carried. Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on September 4, 2018. 10

ORDINANCE NO. 18-18-R AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 156, FIRE PREVENTION, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RELATING TO ARTICLE 9, CERTIFICATE OF SMOKE DETECTOR AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM COMPLIANCE Public Works (Councilman Molenaar) Resolution 18-08-143 Molenaar/Huegel moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-143. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-143 WHEREAS, three quotes were solicited for the rental of a garbage truck, by the Director of Public Works, for the 2018 Bulk Pick Up Program, with Regional Industries being the only responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council that Regional Industries, Elizabeth, New Jersey, be awarded the contract for providing a garbage truck for the bulk waste pick-up, in the amount of $1,950.00/day, as a backup if the Borough needs Regional Industries services, not to exceed $7,800.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Borough Treasurer, Regional Industries and the Director of Public Works. Molenaar/Huegel, Carter, Kranz, Mcelroy Barker, Mitchell Resolution 18-08-144 Molenaar/Huegel moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-144. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 18-08-144 WHEREAS, the Borough of Fanwood wishes to participate in Union County's program for leaf composting at its Conservation Center in 2018. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council that the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding and an Indemnification Agreement attached hereto with the County of Union as a requirement to use its facility. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Union County Division of Public Works and Fanwood s Director of Public Works. Resolution 18-08-145 Molenaar/Kranz moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-145. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. 11

RESOLUTION 18-08-145 WHEREAS, the following bids were received on August 1, 2018 for the reconstruction of Madison Avenue partially funded by Federal and State Grants, with the following results: Black Rock Enterprises $558,226.59 1316 Englishtown Road Old Bridge, NJ 08857 Sea Coast Construction $622,557.31 15 Addington Court East Brunswick, NJ 08816 and Diamond Construction $793,624.00 35 Beaverson Brick, Nj 08723 WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney and Borough Engineer reviewed the bid documents and found Black Rock to be the lowest responsible bidder. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Borough Council does hereby authorize the contract award to black Rock Enterprises, for the reconstruction of Madison Avenue, in the amount of $558,226.50. Molenaar/Kranz, Carter, Huegel, Mcelroy Barker, Mitchell Resolution 18-08-146 Molenaar/Huegel moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-146. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-146 WHEREAS, due to the recent storms the Holiday Pine Tree as well as the lights on the tree located on North Avenue have been damaged and need to be removed and replaced. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council that M & A Tree Service is awarded the contract to remove the lights, repair the storm damage to the tree and replace the lights, for a cost of $2,400.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Borough Treasurer, M & A Tree Service and the Director of Public Works. Molenaar/Huegel, Carter, Kranz, Mcelroy Barker, Mitchell 12

Resolution 18-08-147 Molenaar/Mcelroy-Barker moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-147. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. WHEREAS, it is necessary to remove and replace the toilet partitions in the bathrooms at LaGrande and Forest Road Park facilities, and WHEREAS, quotes were solicited by the Purchasing Agent for this project with one response from Benco Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Borough Council hereby authorizes that Benco be awarded the contract for the removal and replacement of toilet partitions in the park facilities in the amount of $3,725.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be transmitted to the Borough Treasurer, Benco Inc. and the Director of Public Works. Molenaar/Mcelroy-Barker, Carter, Huegel, Kranz, Mitchell Resolution 18-08-148 Molenaar/Huegel moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-148. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-148 WHEREAS, it is necessary to remove and replace the flooring in the Council Chambers at Borough Hall, the Community Rooms at Forest Road Park and LaGrande Park as well as the bathrooms at both parks, and WHEREAS, quotes were solicited by the Purchasing Agent for this project with one response from Consumer Carpets and Flooring, 3408 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Borough Council hereby authorizes that Consumer Carpets and Flooring be awarded the contract for the removal and replacement of flooring in the above-mentioned locations, for the amount of $18,627.66. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be transmitted to the Borough Treasurer, Consumer Carpets and Flooring and the Director of Public Works. Molenaar/Huegel, Carter, Kranz, Mcelroy-Barker, Mitchell Land Use and Historic Preservation (Councilman Huegel) Resolution 18-08-149 13

Huegel/Molenaar moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-149. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-149 WHEREAS, the Construction Office is desirous of changing its software product to one more flexible and compatible with construction department functions, and WHEREAS, the construction official has recommended that Spatial Data Logic, (SDL), 285 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873, providing municipal management software, be awarded the contract to provide this service that is used in many construction offices efficiently and successfully. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council that SDL be awarded the contract to provide this new software, in a package of three seat licenses, with installation, data conversion and training, for a fee of $13,650.00, with licensing cost after one year, in the amount of $6,250.00. Huegel/Molenaar, Carter, Kranz, Mcelroy-Barker, Mitchell Ordinance 18-16-R Huegel/Molenaar moved to adopt Ordinance 18-16-R on first reading. Motion carried. Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on September 4, 2018. ORDINANCE NO. 18-16-R AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, CONSTRUCTION CODE ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RELATING TO ARTICLE 10, FEES Ordinance 18-17-R Huegel/Kranz moved to adopt Ordinance 18-17-R on first reading. Motion carried. Second Reading and Public Hearing will be held on September 4, 2018. ORDINANCE NO. 18-17-R AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 184, LAND USE, OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD RELATING TO ARTICLES 36, SCHEDULE OF FEES, AND 37, SCHEDULE OF DEPOSITS Recreation and Community Services (Councilwoman Mcelroy-Barker) Resolution 18-08-150 Mcelroy-Barker/Huegel moved to adopt Resolution 18-08-150. Motion carried on the following roll call vote. RESOLUTION 18-08-150 WHEREAS, the fencing around the Skate Board Park at Forest Road Park needs removal and replacement, and 14

WHEREAS, Precision Fence Company responded to the Borough s request for proposal to remove and replace the fencing, in the amount of $6,641.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Borough Council that Precision Fence Company be awarded the contract to perform this job in an amount not to exceed $6,641.00. Mcelroy-Barker, Huegel, Carter, Kranz, Mitchell Molenaar PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR BY THE PUBLIC Molenaar/Kranz moved to open the meeting to the public. Motion carried. Marge Mazaitis, 270 North Avenue, spoke about the flooding on North Avenue. She also commented about how the flooding in the area would increase with the improvements to the Library. Mitchell/Kranz moved to close the meeting to the public. Motion carried. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Kranz wished everyone good luck with the remainder of Summer. Councilman Carter commended Fanwood s emergency responders for their actions at an accident that occurred on Martine and North Avenues recently. Councilwoman Mitchell asked all voters to choose wisely at the next election especially regarding stronger gun laws. She also mentioned that the Board of Education did not share the additional funding it received from the State in the 2018 Budget where other Boards did share the funding. Councilwoman Mcelroy-Barker agreed with Councilman Mitchell and reminded the public that schools will be open soon to please drive carefully. ADJOURNMENT Mitchell/Kranz moved to adjourn at 8:35 pm. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Eleanor McGovern Borough Clerk 15