BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
REORGANIZATION MEETING
JANUARY 1, 2006
1:00 PM
MENDHAM BOROUGH FIRE HOUSE
ELECTED BOROUGH OFFICIALS
and
TERMS OF OFFICE
MAYOR
Richard G. Kraft
01/01/03
12/31/06
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL
Neil J. Henry, Jr.
01/01/04
12/31/06
Stanley Witczak, III
01/01/04
12/31/06
David H. Murphy 01/01/05 12/31/07
Barbara Stanton 01/01/05 12/31/07
Louis S. Garubo
01/01/06
12/31/08
Brad Badal
01/01/06
12/31/08
REORGANIZATION MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
January 1, 2006
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Opening Statement
Adequate notice of this meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Mendham was published in the Morristown Daily Record and the Observer Tribune,
and was posted on the Phoenix House bulletin board on December 8, 2005 in
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
3. Invocation: Father Mike Drury
4. Flag Salute
5. Welcome
6. Oath of Office - Councilman Elect Louis Garubo
Councilman Elect Brad Badal
7. Roll Call
Mayor Richard G. Kraft
Councilman
Louis
Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman Neil Henry
Councilman
Stanley
Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman
Barbara
Stanton
8. Election of Council President
9. Adoption of Council By-Laws
10. Appointment of By-Laws Review Committee
11. Appointment of Council Standing Committees
12. Day Specified and Location of Borough Council Meetings
13. Appointment of Borough Officials for 2006 and other appointments
14. Oath of Officer: Fire Chief, Michael Orgera
First Aid Captain, Barbara Nelson
15. Resolution #1-06: Police Chief Oath of Office: Police Chief John Taylor
16. Resolution #2-06: Police Officer Oath of Office: Police Officer Lee Barnes
17. Resolutions:
Resolution #3-06: Temporary General Appropriations Budget 2006
Resolution #4-06: Temporary Utility Appropriations Budget 2006
Resolution #5-06: Interest Rate on Delinquent Taxes and Sewer Fees
Resolution #6-06: Authorizing Tax Collector to Hold Tax Lien Sale
Resolution #7-06: Designation of Depositories for Borough Funds for 2006
Resolution #8-06: Canceling Overpayment or Underpayment of Taxes and
Sewer Fees in the Amount of $10.00 or Under
Resolution #9-06: Voucher
Signatures
Resolution
#10-06:
Designation of Newspapers
Resolution
#11-06: Legal
Notices
Resolution
#12-06:
Fletcher Library Trust
Resolution
#13-06:
Andrew
Fletcher Three Fields Memorial Trust
18. Resolutions for Professional Services
Resolution
#14-06:
Professional Service - Municipal Attorney
Resolution
#15-06:
Professional Service - Municipal Auditors
Resolution
#16-06:
Professional Service - Municipal Engineer
Resolution
#17-06:
Professional Service - Municipal Prosecutor
Resolution #18-06: Professional Service - Municipal Public Defender
Resolution #19-06: Professional Service - Municipal Labor Attorney
Resolution #20-06: Professional Service - Municipal Bond Counsel
19. Additional Resolutions:
Resolution #21-06: Municipal Risk Management Consultant
Resolution #22-06: Animal Control Services
Resolution #23-06: Appointing Public Agency Compliance Officer
Resolution #24-06: Appointing Tax Collector-Tenure
20. Mayor's Message to the Citizens of the Borough
21. Old/New Business
22. Public Comment
23. Approval of Vouchers
24. Adjournment
ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Nomination made by:
Nomination of:
Second:
Vote:
Councilman Louis Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman
Neil
Henry
Councilman Stanley Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman Barbara Stanton
BOROUGH COUNCIL PROCEDURE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham,
Morris County, New Jersey, that the By-Laws of the Council of the Borough of
Mendham be adopted as the rules for proceeding and debate in the Borough
Council.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Councilman Louis Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman
Neil
Henry
Councilman Stanley Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman Barbara Stanton
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham,
Morris County, New Jersey, that the By-Laws Review Committee consisting of
Chairman: To Be Determined
Member: To Be Determined
Member: To Be Determined
be adopted as the By-Laws Review Committee by the Borough Council.
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Councilman Louis Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman
Neil
Henry
Councilman Stanley Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman Barbara Stanton
2006 STANDING COMMITTEES
Committee
Chairman
Members
Finance Councilman Henry
Councilman Witczak
Councilman Badal
Public Safety Councilwoman Stanton
Councilman Henry
Councilman Murphy
Recreation Councilman Garubo
Councilman Badal
Councilman Witczak
Public Works and Utilities Councilman Badal
Councilman Murphy
Councilwoman Stanton
Land Use Councilman Murphy
Councilman Garubo
Councilwoman Stanton
Personnel Councilman Witczak
Councilman Garubo
Councilman Henry
Motion:
Second:
Vote:
Councilman Louis Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman
Neil
Henry
Councilman Stanley Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman Barbara Stanton
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Motion:
That the Borough Council Regular Meetings shall be held on the first and
third Monday of each month, except when those Mondays fall on legal
holidays. At those times meetings will be held on the Tuesday following. All
meetings will begin at 8:00 p.m.
Second:
Vote:
Councilman Louis Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman
Neil
Henry
Councilman Stanley Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman Barabara Stanton
Motion:
That regularly scheduled meetings of the Mayor and Council be held at the
Garabrant Center, 4 Wilson Street, Mendham, New Jersey. Any exceptions to
be advertised in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.
Second:
Vote:
Councilman Louis Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman
Neil
Henry
Councilman Stanley Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman Barbara Stanton
Motion:
That the 2007 Organization Meeting will be held on January 1, 2007 at
1:00 PM at the Mendham Borough Fire House, 24 East Main Street, Mendham,
New Jersey. Any exception to be advertised in accordance with the Open
Public Meetings Act.
Second:
Vote:
Councilman Louis Garubo
Councilman
Brad
Badal
Councilman
Neil
Henry
Councilman Stanley Witczak
Councilman David Murphy
Councilwoman Barbara Stanton
APPOINTMENTS - MENDHAM BOROUGH OFFICIALS
Term of Office: one year (01/01/06-12/31/06)
Administrator Ralph
Blakeslee
Deputy Clerk
Ralph Blakeslee
Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer
Susan Giordano
Deputy Treasurer
Jeanne Pugsley
Administrative Secretary Jeanne
Pugsley
Public Utilities Clerk
Karen Bellamy-Orgera
Deputy Tax Collector
Karen Bellamy-Orgera
Tax Search Officer
Rosalie Lauerman
Assessment Search Officer
Maureen Massey
Tax Assessor Secretary Helen
Cleary
Purchasing Agent
Ralph Blakeslee
Assistant Purchasing Agent
Thomas Miller
Public Agency Compliance Officer
Jeanne Pugsley
Civil Rights Officer Maureen
Massey
Construction Code Technical Assistant
Emily Wood
Construction Official Joseph
Alicino
Police Department Secretary Pamela
Andrus
Eleanor
Sacco
Fire Official
Craig Bellamy
Deputy Fire Official/Fire Sub Code Official Thomas
Miller
Public Works Superintendent
Thomas Miller
WRF Superintendent
Douglas Wright
Land Use Coordinator
Diana Callahan
Zoning Officer
Geoff Price
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
Planning Board:
Mayor
Richard Kraft
Regular Member: (Four Year Term)
Martin Gertler
Alexa Lewandowski
Class III/Council Member: (One Year Term)
David Murphy
Class II: (One Year Term)
Diana Callahan
Alternate: #1:(Unexpired Term 12/31/06) John Nosta
#2: (Two Year Term)
To Be Determined
#3: (Two Year Term)
To Be Determined
Board of Adjustment
Regular Member: (four year term)
John Andrus
Dennis Santo
Alternate: #1: (Unexpired Term 12/31/07)
To Be Determined
#2: (Two Year Term)
To Be Determined
Board of Health
Regular Member: (Three Year Term)
Paula D'Amato
Helen Cleary
Alternate: #2: (Two Year Term)
Robert Cleary
Local Assistance Board
Regular Member: (Four Year Term)
Carol Dunham
(Unexpired Term 12/31/08)
John Pilshaw
Secretary: (One Year Term)
Mary Creamer
Environmental Commission
Regular Members: (Three Year Term)
Wayne Le Blond
Ralph
Boe
Peter
Barry
(Unexpired Term 12/31/06) John Danenbaum
Open Space and Farm Land Preservation Committee
Regular Members: (Three Year Term)
Roger Collins
To Be Determined
Councilmember: (One Year Term) To Be Determined
Historic Preservation Commission
Regular Member: (Four Year Term)
Roger Flynn
Alternate: #1: (Unexpired Term 12/31/07) To Be Determined
Alternate: #2: (Two Year Term) To Be Determined
Community Service Program: (One Year Term)
Ed Rogaski
Curator and Historian: (One Year Term)
Catherine Emmons
Shade Tree Committee:
Advisor: (One Year Term)
Thomas Miller
Police Chaplain: (One Year Term)
Father Michael Drury
Police Matron: (One Year Term)
Koleen Harper
Lisa
Pedalino
Kathy
Lilieholm
Anna Ravo
Noreen
Staples
Teresa Galletto
Police - School Crossing Guards: (One Year Term)
Mary Lalier
Lisa Pedalino
Patricia
Studer
Wayne
LeBlond
(substitute)
Teresa Galletto
Fire Wardens: (One Year Term)
Bob Collins
Ben
Jenkins
Willard
Bergman
Joseph
Grassi
Gerard
Dolan
John
Deighan
Community Development Revenue Sharing Committee:(One Year Term)
Appointed by Mayor - Representative Larry
Haverkost
Appointed by Council - Representative Ralph
Blakeslee
Alternate Member
Tom Miller
Fire Chief:
Michael Orgera
Recreation Committee:(One year term)
Member
Mike Anderson
Peggy
Burke
Art Gillen
Janet
Gillespie
Brian
Haumersen
Denise
Mortensen
Didi Sharkey
Bob Sundt
Jacke Schram
Larry Haverkost
John Andrews
Marcy Kwiatkowski
Recreation Committee:
Councilmember
Councilman Garubo
Director
Bruce
DiBisceglie
Secretary
Helen Cleary
BOROUGH
OF
MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #1-06
WHEREAS, due to the retirement of Chief Patricia Cameron there is a vacancy
in the position of Chief of Police of the Borough of Mendham, and
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee of the Borough Council has
recommended that Lt. John Taylor be appointed to fill this position, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor & Borough Council desire to fill the position of Chief of
Police of the Borough of Mendham and accept the recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey as follows:
1. That John Taylor is hereby appointed Chief of Police for the Borough of Mendham.
2. The Salary for the Chief of Police for the year 2006 shall be as follows:
CLASS
II
ANNUAL SALARY 2006
Chief
of
Police
$98,000
3. This resolution shall be effective immediately.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #2-06
WHEREAS, Salary Ordinance #21-05 has been adopted, and
amended, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, that the
following salary is established for the year 2006 unless otherwise noted:
Public Safety Title
Annual Base Salary
Barnes, Lee.
Patrolman
$42,375
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Patrolman Barnes shall serve a
one year probation period beginning starting January 1, 2006 and ending on
December 31, 2006 at which time his performance and salary shall be reviewed.
This Resolution shall take effect January 1, 2006.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION 3-06
TEMPORARY GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET 2006
WHEREAS, R.S. 40A:4-19 as amended provides that where any contracts or
commitments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2006 Budget, temporary
appropriations should be made for the purposes and amounts required, in the manner and
the time therein provided, and
WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the first thirty days of January
2006, and
WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the 2005 Budget, less appropriations
made for capital improvement fund, debt service and relief of the poor (Public Assistance) is
the sum of $4,483,805.00; and
WHEREAS, 26.25% of the total appropriations in the 2005 budget is the sum
of $1,176,999.00;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, that the following temporary
appropriations be made and that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Chief Financial Officer for her records.
1. Administrative and Executive
Salary and Wages
$ 51,000.00
Other
Expenses
8,000.00
2.
Financial
Administration
Salary
and
Wages
17,500.00
Other
Expenses
1,500.00
3. Assessment of Taxes
Salary
and
Wages
11,000.00
Other
Expenses
2,000.00
4. Collection of Taxes
Salary
and
Wages
9,500.00
Other
Expenses
1,000.00
5. Maintenance of Municipal Buildings
Salary
and
Wages
23,500.00
Other
Expenses
8,000.00
6. Planning Board
Other
Expenses
4,000.00
7. Engineering
Other
Expenses
15,000.00
8.
Board
of
Adjustment
Other
Expenses
2,000.00
9. Police
Salary
and
Wages
285,000.00
Other
Expenses
10,000.00
10.
Municipal
Court
Salary
and
Wages
4,700.00
Other
Expenses
500.00
11.
Civil
Defense
Other
Expenses
100.00
12. Streets and Roads
Salary
and
Wages
88,077.00
Other
Expenses
23,000.00
13.
Board
of
Health
Salary
and
Wages
800.00
Other
Expenses
12,000.00
14.
Parks
Salary
and
Wages
15,000.00
Other
Expenses
3,000.00
15. Fire
Other
Expenses
7,000.00
16.
Public
Assistance
Salary
and
Wages
2,600.00
Other
Expenses
100.00
17.
Inspection
of
Buildings
Salary
and
Wages
23,000.00
Other
Expenses
2,200.00
18.
Municipal
Prosecutor
Other
Expenses
2,500.00
19. Street Lighting
Other
Expenses
5,000.00
20. Shade Tree
Other
Expenses
2,000.00
21. Recreation
Salary
and
Wages
3,500.00
Other
Expenses
2,000.00
22.
Legal
Expenses
25,000.00
23.
Dog
Regulations
3,500.00
24. Aid to Library
37,875.00
25.
Visiting
Nurse
6,247.00
26.
Contingent
300.00
27.
Hospitalization
85,000.00
28.
Workmen's
Compensation
65,000.00
29.
Social
Security
43,000.00
30.
Other
Insurance
76,000.00
31. Long Term Disability
5,000.00
32.
Senior
Citizen
Transportation
4,000.00
33.
Recycling
Salary
and
Wages
1,000.00
Other
Expenses
51,000.00
34. Monitor Well Testing
2,200.00
35.
Environmental
4,000.00
36.
Hydrants
26,000.00
37.
Commons
Reimbursement
4,000.00
38. Building Inspection Interlocal
Salaries
and
Wages
15,000.00
39. Mayor and Council
Salaries
and
Wages
5,000.00
Other
Expenses
300.00
40. Municipal
Clerk
Salaries
and
Wages
13,000.00
41. Fire
Related
Services
Salaries
and
Wages
2,500.00
42. Computerized
Data
Processing
Other
Expenses
2,500.00
44. Historic
Preservation
Other
Expenses
1,000.00
45. Aid to Volunteer Ambulance Company
Other
Expenses
5,000.00
46. Electricity
7,000.00
47.
Telephone
5,000.00
48. Water 1,000.00
49.
Natural
Gas
20,000.00
50.
Gasoline
7,000.00
51. Annual Audit
7,500.00
$1,176,999.00
Date: January 1, 2006
______________________________________
Richard G. Kraft, Mayor
Attest::
____________________________________
Maureen Massey, RMC, CMC
Borough Clerk
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #4-06
TEMPORARY UTILITY APPROPRIATIONS BUDGET 2006
WHEREAS, R.S. 40A:4-19 as amended provides that where any contracts or
commitments are to be made prior to the final adoption of the 2006 Budget, temporary
appropriations should be made for the purposes and amounts required, in the manner and the
time therein provided, and
WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is within the first thirty days of January
2006, and
WHEREAS, the total appropriations in the 2005 Budget are as follows:
Sewer Utility
$ 1,422,317.00
WHEREAS, 26.25% of the total appropriations in the 2005 budget are as follows:
Sewer Utility
$ 373,358.00
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, that the following temporary appropriations
be made and that a certified copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chief Financial Officer
for her records.
Salaries and Wages
$ 91,000.00
Other Expenses
$ 275,358.00
Statutory Expenses
$ 7,000.00
Date: January 1, 2006
_________________________
Richard G. Kraft, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Maureen Massey, RMC, CMC
Borough Clerk
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #5-06
INTEREST RATE AND PENALTIES ON
DELINQUENT TAXES AND SEWER FEES
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 et seq., permits the governing body to fix the rate
of interest to be charged for the nonpayment of taxes, assessments, or other municipal charges.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey that property taxes shall be
due and payable quarterly on February 1st, May 1st, August 1st, and November 1st (unless
otherwise authorized by the Council) of each year with a ten-day grace period, after which
dates, if unpaid, shall become delinquent, with interest charged as set forth below and reverting
back to the due date on any quarterly installment of taxes; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, that the rate of interest on unpaid taxes
shall be eight percent (8%) per annum on the first One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00)
Dollars of delinquency and 18 percent (18%) per annum on any amount of delinquency in
excess of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars to be calculated from the date the
tax was payable until the date of actual payment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rate of interest on unpaid sewer bills
shall be eight percent (8%) per annum to be calculated from the date the bill was payable until
the date of actual payment, provided that no interest shall be charged if payment of any bill is
made within thirty (30) calendar days following the billing date; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in addition to the interest provided
above, on all delinquencies of taxes and municipal charges in excess of Ten Thousand
($10,000.00) Dollars and which are not paid prior to the end of the fiscal year, the Tax
Collector shall also collect a penalty of six percent (6%) of the amount of the
delinquency in addition to the interest herein above provided; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Municipal Clerk provide a certified copy of
this resolution to the Tax Collector and Borough Auditor.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #6-06
AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO HOLD A TAX LIEN SALE
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector is responsible for property tax collection; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 99, P.L. of 1997 known as N.J.S.A. 54:5-19 directs the
Tax Collector to hold a yearly tax sale; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 99, P.L. 1997 known as N.J.S.A. 54:5-26 permits a
maximum fee of $25.00 each for two mailings of notice of tax sale to property owners within four
weeks preceding the date of the tax sale.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey that the Tax Collector is
hereby authorized to have a yearly tax sale pursuant to State Statute and to charge $25.00 for
each of two tax sale notice mailings.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #7-06
DESIGNATION OF DEPOSITORIES FOR THE BOROUGH FUNDS FOR 2006
WHEREAS, R.S. 40:5-4 provides that the governing body of every municipality shal
designate the depository or depositories wherein all public monies and other funds of such
municipality shall be kept;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, Morris County, New Jersey, that the Collector and Chief Financial Officer
shall cause all monies of the Borough and other funds in their custody to be deposited in the
following banks:
Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Mendham, New Jersey
First Morris Bank and Trust
Mendham, New Jersey
Bank of America
Chester, New Jersey
Peapack Gladstone Bank
Mendham, New Jersey
Commerce Bank
Randolph, New Jersey
Hudson United Bank
Mendham, New Jersey
Somerset Hills Bank
Mendham, New Jersey
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #8-06
CANCELING OVERPAYMENT OR UNDERPAYMENT OF TAXES
AND SEWER FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10.00 OR UNDER
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17.1 provides that a municipality may authorize the
processing of tax refunds and sewer fee refunds of less than Ten ($10.00) Dollars and the
cancellation of tax delinquencies and sewer fee delinquencies of less than Ten ($10.00) Dollars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey that the Tax Collector is
hereby authorized to process, without any further action on the part of the Governing Body, any
property tax refund of less than Ten ($10.00) Dollars; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sewer Clerk is hereby authorized to
process, without any further action on the part of the Governing Body, any sewer fee refund of
less than Ten ($10.00) Dollars; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to
process, without further action on the part of the Governing Body, the cancellation of any
property tax delinquency of less than Ten ($10.00) Dollars; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sewer Clerk is hereby authorized to
process, without further action on the part of the Governing Body, the cancellation of any sewer
fee delinquency of less than Ten ($10.00) Dollars; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Certified Copy of this Resolution be provided
by the Municipal Clerk to the Tax Collector, Sewer Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #9-06
VOUCHER
SIGNATURES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham, in the
County of Morris and State of New Jersey that the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer are hereby
authorized to sign all checks. The Finance Chairman, Administrator and Chief Financial officer
are hereby authorized to sign all vouchers.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #10-06
DESIGNATION OF NEWSPAPERS
WHEREAS, Chapter 231 of the Public Laws of the State of New Jersey for
1975, known as and hereinafter designated as the "Open Public Meetings Act" requires
notification of meetings of public bodies, as herein defined, in the manner therein set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Observer-Tribune and the Morristown Daily Record are hereby designated as the
newspapers to receive notice of meetings as required by any and all sections of the Open Public
Meetings Act, it appearing that those newspapers are most likely to inform the local public of such
meetings.
2. The location for posting of notices of meetings shall be the Phoenix House, 2 West Main
Street, Mendham, New Jersey.
3. The sum of $12.00 per year is hereby fixed as the amount to be paid by any person
requesting individual notice of meetings as provided in Section 14 of the Open Public Meetings
Act.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #11-06
LEGAL NOTICES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham, in
the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:
The Observer-Tribune is hereby designated as the newspaper to receive advertising
of legal notices, it appearing that this newspaper is most likely to inform the local public of such
notices. However, because it is a weekly newspaper and holidays affect the closing date for
submissions which can delay completion of an Ordinance or Resolution,
The Morristown Daily Record is hereby designated as the secondary newspaper to
receive advertising of legal notices, it appearing that this newspaper is also likely to inform the
local public of such notices.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #12-06
FLETCHER LIBRARY TRUST
WHEREAS, Andrew Fletcher indicated his intention to make a gift to the Mendham
Free Public Library of certain personal mementos of his life and his association with the Borough
of Mendham, and to make an additional gift of securities having a value of approximately
$75,000.00 to establish a maintenance fund to preserve the col ection; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Fletcher indicated his further wish that in the event the
Mendham Free Public Library should for any reason be unable in the future to continue to
maintain and preserve the collection in the Mendham area, then the collection and the
maintenance fund balance should be transferred to the Borough of Mendham to be held for the
same or similar purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham take cognizance of
the significant role played by Andrew Fletcher in the development of Mendham Borough and his
many contributions to civic improvement and, therefore, desires to perpetuate and preserve the
value of his gift.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham hereby express their purpose and intent to accept the mementos and
maintenance fund for the purpose and under the circumstances hereinabove expressed; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Mendham do hereby urge that this Resolution of intent be renewed annually at the Organization
Meeting of the Borough Council.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #13-06
ANDREW FLETCHER THREE FIELDS MEMORIAL TRUST
WHEREAS, during his lifetime Andrew Fletcher made a gift, to the people of the
Borough of Mendham, of his real estate known as "Three Fields" until such time as the Mayor and
Council, in their discretion, might deem it advisable to sell it for the benefit of the people of the
Borough; and
WHEREAS, Andrew Fletcher indicated his further wish that, in the event the Mayor
and Council should sell "Three Fields", the proceeds of the sale should be used for such
municipal purposes as would best serve the long term needs of the people of the Borough of
Mendham, and that his name might thereby be commemorated; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham, in exercise of the
trust placed in them by Andrew Fletcher, did deem it advisable and did sell "Three Fields" on May
15, 1982, and did establish with the proceeds of that sale a fund known as the "Andrew Fletcher
Three Fields Memorial Trust"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham take cognizance of
the significant role played by Andrew Fletcher in the development of Mendham Borough and his
many contributions to civic improvement and therefore, desire to perpetuate and preserve the
value of his gift.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham hereby express their purpose and intent to utilize the "Andrew Fletcher
Three Fields Memorial Trust" for such projects or purposes as best suit the needs of the people of
the Borough of Mendham; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Mendham do hereby urge that this Resolution be considered for renewal annually.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #14-06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Borough of Mendham has a need to acquire professional Municipal
Attorney services without competitive bidding pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5;
and,
WHEREAS, the borough administrator has determined and certified in writing that the
value of the services will exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and
WHEREAS, John P. Jansen of Jansen and DeBona, LLC has submitted a proposal
dated November 11, 2005 indicating that they will provide the Municipal Attorney services in an
amount projected to exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, John P. Jansen of Jansen and DeBona, LLC has not yet completed and
submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that John P. Jansen and
Jansen and DeBona have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate
committee in the Borough of Mendham in the previous one year, and that the contract will
prohibit Jansen and DeBona, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of
the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Borough Council of the Borough of Mendham desire to
award the contract subject to the receipt of an appropriate Business Entity Disclosure
Certification and to make this resolution effective upon the receipt of an appropriate Business
Entity Disclosure Certification; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that
the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "professional services" without competitive
bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the
Borough of Mendham as follows:
1. The Municipal Council hereby authorizes execution by the Mayor and Borough
Clerk of a professional services agreement with John P. Jansen of Jansen and DeBona, LLC of
Boonton, New Jersey as Municipal Attorney for the year 2006.
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional
service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because
said services are exempt from the provisions of the bidding statutes in that they are services
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
are services which require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a
prolonged course of specialized instruction as distinguished from general academic instruction
or apprenticeship and training.
3. The award of this contract is subject to John P. Jansen of Jansen and
DeBona, LLC completing and submitting an appropriate Business Disclosure Entity Certification
certifying that John P. Jansen and Jansen and DeBona, LLC has neither made a contribution
that is reportable pursuant to the Election Law Enforcement Commission, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
19:44A-8 or 19:44A-16, in the one (1) year period preceding the award of the contract that
would, pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.19 affect their eligibility to perform this contract, nor will they
make a reportable contribution during the term of the contract to any political party committee in
the Borough of Mendham if a member of that political party is serving in an elective public office
of the Borough of Mendham when the contract is awarded, or to any candidate committee of
any person serving in an elective public office of the Borough of Mendham when the contract is
awarded;
4. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification, when received, and the
Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.
5. This Resolution is subject to the Chief Financial Officer certifying to the
availability of funds.
6. This Resolution shall take effect as provided herein.
7. A Notice of this action shall be printed once in the Observer Tribune as
required by law.
DATED: January 1, 2006
Richard G. Kraft, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Massey, RMC, CMC
Borough Clerk
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #15-06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
CONTRACT
FOR
MUNICIPAL AUDITING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Borough of Mendham has a need to acquire professional
Municipal Auditing services without competitive bidding pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A.
19:44A- 20.5; and,
WHEREAS, the borough administrator has determined and certified in writing
that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and
WHEREAS, Francis J. Jones of Nisivoccia and Company, LLC has submitted a
proposal indicating they will provide the Municipal Auditing services in an amount projected to
exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, Francis J. Jones of Nisivoccia and Company, LLC has not yet
completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Francis
J. Jones and Nisivoccia and Company, LLC have not made any reportable contributions to a
political or candidate committee in the Borough of Mendham in the previous one year, and that
the contract will prohibit Francis J. Jones and Nisivoccia and Company, LLC from making any
reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Borough Council of the Borough of Mendham
desire to award the contract subject to the receipt of an appropriate Business Entity Disclosure
Certification and to make this resolution effective upon the receipt of an appropriate Business
Entity Disclosure Certification; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.)
requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "professional services"
without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council
of the Borough of Mendham as follows:
1. The Municipal Council hereby authorizes execution by the Mayor and Borough
Clerk of a professional services agreement with Francis J. Jones of Nisivoccia and Company,
LLC, Randolph, New Jersey as Municipal Auditors for the year 2006.
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional
service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because
said services are exempt from the provisions of the bidding statutes in that they are services
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
are services which require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a
prolonged course of specialized instruction as distinguished from general academic instruction
or apprenticeship and training.
3. The award of this contract is subject to Francis J. Jones of Nisivoccia and
Company, LLC completing and submitting an appropriate Business Disclosure Entity
Certification certifying that Francis J. Jones and Nisivoccia and Company, LLC has neither
made a contribution that is reportable pursuant to the Election Law Enforcement Commission,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8 or 19:44A-16, in the one (1) year period preceding the award of
the contract that would, pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.19 affect their eligibility to perform this contract,
nor will they make a reportable contribution during the term of the contract to any political party
committee in the Borough of Mendham if a member of that political party is serving in an
elective public office of the Borough of Mendham when the contract is awarded, or to any
candidate committee of any person serving in an elective public office of the Borough of
Mendham when the contract is awarded;
4. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification, when received, and the
Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.
5. This Resolution is subject to the Chief Financial Officer certifying to the
availability of funds.
6. This Resolution shall take effect as provided herein.
7. A Notice of this action shall be printed once in the Observer Tribune as
required by law.
DATED: January 1, 2006
Richard G. Kraft, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Massey, RMC, CMC
Borough Clerk
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #16-06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT MUNICIPAL CONSULTING ENGINEERING
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Borough of Mendham has a need to acquire professional
Municipal Consulting Engineering services without competitive bidding pursuant to the provisions
of N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5; and,
WHEREAS, the borough administrator has determined and certified in writing
that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ferriero of Ferriero Engineering, Inc. has submitted a proposal
indicating that they will provide the Municipal Consulting Engineering services in an amount
projected to exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, Paul Ferriero of Ferriero Engineering, Inc. has not yet completed
and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Paul Ferriero and
Ferriero Engineering, Inc. have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate
committee in the Borough of Mendham in the previous one year, and that the contract will
prohibit Paul Ferriero and Ferriero Engineering, Inc. from making any reportable contributions
through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Borough Council of the Borough of Mendham
desire to award the contract subject to the receipt of an appropriate Business Entity Disclosure
Certification and to make this resolution effective upon the receipt of an appropriate Business
Entity Disclosure Certification; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires
that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "professional services" without
competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of
the Borough of Mendham as follows:
1. The Municipal Council hereby authorizes execution by the Mayor and Borough
Clerk of a professional services agreement with Paul Ferriero of Ferriero Engineering, Inc. of
Chester, New Jersey as Municipal Consulting Engineer for the year 2006.
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional
service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because
said services are exempt from the provisions of the bidding statutes in that they are services
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
are services which require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a
prolonged course of specialized instruction as distinguished from general academic instruction
or apprenticeship and training.
3. The award of this contract is subject to Paul Ferriero of Ferriero Engineering,
Inc. completing and submitting an appropriate Business Disclosure Entity Certification certifying
that Paul Ferriero and Ferriero Engineering, Inc. have neither made a contribution that is
reportable pursuant to the Election Law Enforcement Commission, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-
8 or 19:44A-16, in the one (1) year period preceding the award of the contract that would,
pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.19 affect their eligibility to perform this contract, nor will they make a
reportable contribution during the term of the contract to any political party committee in the
Borough of Mendham if a member of that political party is serving in an elective public office of
the Borough of Mendham when the contract is awarded, or to any candidate committee of any
person serving in an elective public office of the Borough of Mendham when the contract is
awarded;
4. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification, when received, and the
Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.
5. This Resolution is subject to the Chief Financial Officer certifying to the
availability of funds.
6. This Resolution shall take effect as provided herein.
7. A Notice of this action shall be printed once in the Observer Tribune as
required by law.
DATED: January 1, 2006
Richard G. Kraft, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Massey, RMC, CMC
Borough Clerk
BOROUGH
OF
MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #17-06
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: BOROUGH PROSECUTOR
WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to engage the services of a Municipal Prosecutor
for the year 2006, which is a "professional service" as defined by N.J.S. 40A:11-2(6), and which is
permitted by N.J.S. 40A:11-5(1)(a) to be contracted for without public bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has considered various candidates and has selected Brian
Mason.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council that the
Borough appoint Brian Mason as our Municipal Prosecutor through December 31, 2006, at a total
cost not to exceed the amount duly appropriated for the purpose in the duly adopted municipal
budget for the year 2006; and
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED that Notice of this Resolution be published once in
the official newspaper of the Borough as required by N.J.S. 40A:11-5(1)(a).
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #18-06
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: BOROUGH PUBLIC DEFENDER
WHEREAS, the Borough wishes to engage the services of Municipal Public
Defender for the year 2006, which is a "professional service" as defined by N.J.S. 40A:11-2(6),
and which is permitted by N.J.S. 40A:11-5(1)(a) to be contracted for without public bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has considered various candidates and has selected
Rachelle C. Cygan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council that the
Borough appoint Rachelle C. Cygan as our Municipal Public Defender through December 31,
2006, at a total cost not to exceed the amount duly appropriated for the purpose in the duly
adopted municipal budget for the year 2006; and it is further
RESOLVED that Notice of this Resolution be published once in the official
newspaper of the Borough as required by N.J.S. 40A:11-5(1)(a).
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #19-06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL LABOR ATTORNEY
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Borough of Mendham has a need to acquire professional
Municipal Labor Attorney services without competitive bidding pursuant to the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5; and,
WHEREAS, the borough administrator has determined and certified in writing
that the value of the services will exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and
WHEREAS, Frederic M. Knapp, Esq. of Laufer, Knapp, Torzewski & Dalena,
LLC has submitted a proposal indicating that they will provide the Municipal Labor Attorney
services in an amount projected to exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, Frederic M. Knapp, Esq. of Laufer, Knapp, Torzewski & Dalena,
LLC has not yet completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which
certifies that Frederic M. Knapp, Esq. and Laufer, Knapp, Torzewski & Dalena, LLC have not
made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of
Mendham in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Frederic M. Knapp, Esq.
and Laufer, Knapp, Torzewski & Dalena, LLC from making any reportable contributions through
the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Borough Council of the Borough of Mendham
desire to award the contract subject to the receipt of an appropriate Business Entity Disclosure
Certification and to make this resolution effective upon the receipt of an appropriate Business
Entity Disclosure Certification; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.)
requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "professional services"
without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council
of the Borough of Mendham as follows:
1. The Municipal Council hereby authorizes execution by the Mayor and Borough
Clerk of a professional services agreement with Frederic M. Knapp, Esq. of Laufer, Knapp,
Torzewski & Dalena, LLC of Morristown, New Jersey as Municipal Labor Attorney for the year
2006.
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional
service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because
said services are exempt from the provisions of the bidding statutes in that they are services
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
are services which require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a
prolonged course of specialized instruction as distinguished from general academic instruction
or apprenticeship and training.
3. The award of this contract is subject to Frederic M. Knapp, Esq. of Laufer,
Knapp, Torzewski & Dalena, LLC completing and submitting an appropriate Business
Disclosure Entity Certification certifying that Frederic M. Knapp, Esq. and Laufer, Knapp,
Torzewski & Dalena, LLC has neither made a contribution that is reportable pursuant to the
Election Law Enforcement Commission, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8 or 19:44A-16, in the one
(1) year period preceding the award of the contract that would, pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.19 affect
their eligibility to perform this contract, nor will they make a reportable contribution during the
term of the contract to any political party committee in the Borough of Mendham if a member of
that political party is serving in an elective public office of the Borough of Mendham when the
contract is awarded, or to any candidate committee of any person serving in an elective public
office of the Borough of Mendham when the contract is awarded;
4. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification, when received, and the
Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.
5. This Resolution is subject to the Chief Financial Officer certifying to the
availability of funds.
6. This Resolution shall take effect as provided herein.
7. A Notice of this action shall be printed once in the Observer Tribune as
required by law.
DATED: January 1, 2006
Richard G. Kraft, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Massey, RMC, CMC
Borough Clerk
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #20-06
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL BOND COUNSEL
SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Borough of Mendham has a need to acquire professional Municipal
Bond Counsel services without competitive bidding pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-
20.5; and,
WHEREAS, the borough administrator has determined and certified in writing that
the value of the services will exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is 1 year; and
WHEREAS, Robert H. Beinfield, Esq. of Hawkins, Delafield & Wood has submitted
a proposal indicating that they will provide the Municipal Bond Counsel services in an amount to
exceed $17,500.; and
WHEREAS, Robert H. Beinfield, Esq. of Hawkins, Delafield & Wood has not yet
completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Robert
H. Beinfield, Esq. and Hawkins, Delafield & Wood have not made any reportable contributions
to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Mendham in the previous one year, and
that the contract will prohibit Robert H. Beinfield, Esq. and Hawkins, Delafield & Wood from
making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Borough Council of the Borough of Mendham desire
to award the contract subject to the receipt of an appropriate Business Entity Disclosure
Certification and to make this resolution effective upon the receipt of an appropriate Business
Entity Disclosure Certification; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.) requires that
the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "professional services" without competitive
bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the
Borough of Mendham as follows:
1. The Municipal Council hereby authorizes execution by the Mayor and Borough
Clerk of a professional services agreement with Robert H. Beinfield, Esq. of Hawkins, Delafield
& Wood of Newark, New Jersey as Municipal Bond Counsel for the year 2006.
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a "professional
service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because
said services are exempt from the provisions of the bidding statutes in that they are services
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
are services which require knowledge of an advanced type in a field of learning acquired by a
prolonged course of specialized instruction as distinguished from general academic instruction
or apprenticeship and training.
3. The award of this contract is subject to Robert H. Beinfield, Esq. of Hawkins,
Delafield & Wood completing and submitting an appropriate Business Disclosure Entity
Certification certifying that Robert H. Beinfield, Esq. and Hawkins, Delafield & Wood has neither
made a contribution that is reportable pursuant to the Election Law Enforcement Commission,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-8 or 19:44A-16, in the one (1) year period preceding the award of
the contract that would, pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.19 affect their eligibility to perform this contract,
nor will they make a reportable contribution during the term of the contract to any political party
committee in the Borough of Mendham if a member of that political party is serving in an
elective public office of the Borough of Mendham when the contract is awarded, or to any
candidate committee of any person serving in an elective public office of the Borough of
Mendham when the contract is awarded;
4. The Business Entity Disclosure Certification, when received, and the
Determination of Value shall be placed on file with this resolution.
5. This Resolution is subject to the Chief Financial Officer certifying to the
availability of funds.
6. This Resolution shall take effect as provided herein.
7. A Notice of this action shall be printed once in the Observer Tribune as
required by law.
DATED: January 1, 2006
Richard G. Kraft, Mayor
ATTEST:
Maureen Massey, RMC, CMC
Borough Clerk
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #21-06
APPOINTMENT: RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
WHEREAS, it is necessary to have the services of a professional Risk Management
Consultant as required in the by-laws of the Morris County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(m), specifically
exempts the purchase of insurance coverage and insurance consultant services from competitive
bidding, when the contract is awarded in accordance with the requirements for extraordinary
unspecifiable services; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the fee for the consultant's annual services is under
$17,500; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council has determined that such services are specialized
in nature and cannot reasonably be described by written specifications; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution is subject to the Chief Financial Officer certifying to the
availability of funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, as follows:
1. The Mayor, Borough Clerk and any and all other appropriate municipal officials are
hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contact with Dave Quinn of Brown & Brown, 211
Route 31 North, Washington, New Jersey 07882-1531 for professional risk management
consulting services for the year 2006.
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with the specific
exemption for such services found in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(m) of the Local Public Contracts Law,
and because the services to be provided are extremely specialized in nature and require a degree
of expertise, training and experience in the insurance industry. Additionally, the services to be
provided are by their nature qualitative and thus not susceptible of being described by written
specifications.
3. A notice of this action shall be printed once in the Observer Tribune as required by law.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION # 22-06
WHEREAS, the Borough of Mendham requires the services of a Small
Animal Control Officer; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has received a proposal from St. Hubert's Giralda to
perform these services at a total cost of $10,462.00 plus nighttime call outs at a rate of
$100.00 each; and
WHEREAS, St. Hubert's Giralda has satisfactorily performed these services
for the Borough of Mendham since 1988; and
WHEREAS, this contract may be awarded without formal bidding because the
annual contract price is less than the total sum established pursuant to N.J.S. 40A:11-3;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the
Borough of Mendham, in the County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, that the Mayor and
Clerk are authorized to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the Borough
Attorney, with St. Hubert's Giralda to provide Small Animal Control Services to the Borough
of Mendham for the period January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 at a total cost of
$10,462.00 plus nighttime call outs at a rate of $100.00 each, not to exceed $11,000.00
including the cost of overnight pickups.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon the Chief Financial Officer certifying to
the availability of funds.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #23-06
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mendham,
County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, that, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 17:27-3.5, the Borough
Council hereby appoints Jeanne Pugsley as the Public Agency Compliance Officer, to act as the
liaison for the Borough to the Department of the Treasury, Division of Contract Compliance and
Equal Opportunity in Public Contract.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
BOROUGH OF MENDHAM
MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION #24-06
APPOINTING TAX COLLECTOR AND GRANTING TENURE
WHEREAS, the Mendham Borough Council did appoint Rosalie Lauerman Tax
Collector by Resolution #160-01 dated September 17, 2001 following the resignation of Mary
Hulse, who was tenured in the position; and
WHEREAS, the term of office for a Collector is four years, commencing January 1 next
following the appointment; and
WHEREAS, in this case, the four year term commenced January 1, 2002 and expires
December 31, 2005; and
WHEREAS, the Mendham Borough Council confirmed the appointment of Rosalie
Lauerman as Tax Collector for the term of January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2005 by Resolution
No. 139-03 dated August 4, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the Mendham Borough Council wishes to reappoint Rosalie Lauerman as
Tax Collector commencing January 1, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Mendham Borough Council wishes to recognize that this
reappointment grants Rosalie Lauerman tenure as Tax Collector pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-
145.8.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Mendham, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey that Rosalie Lauerman be reappointed
Tax Collector of the Borough of Mendham with tenure commencing January 1, 2006.
SCHEDULED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL 2006
Garabrant Center
Monday, 8:00 p.m.
January
16
February
6
February
21 (Tuesday)
March
6
March
20
April
3
April
17
May
1
May
15
June
5
June
19
July
3
July
17
August
7
August
21
September
5 (Tuesday)
September 18
October
2
October
16
November
6
November
20
December
4
December 18
December 26
(Tuesday)
Reorganization Meeting: Monday, January 1 , 2007, at 1 PM at the Mendham Borough Fire
House, 24 East Main Street, Mendham, New Jersey 07945