Minutes - 2011

MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DATE: January 3, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Milford Borough Common Council was held in the Milford Fire Company Building on January 3, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Gallos at 7:00PM. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Gallos. SUNSHINE PROCLAMATION was read by Mayor James Gallos. As required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on December 23, 2010 in the Hunterdon County Democrat and Express Times newspapers. Notices were also posted on the bulletin boards both inside and outside the Municipal Building and at the Milford Public Library. ROLL CALL Present: James A. Gallos, Mayor Barbara Corrigan, Carole Heller, Noralie LaFevre, John Phillips, Donald Pursell, George Sniffin The record reflects the absence of: Todd Bolig, Attorney. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Mayor Gallos stated there is a need to form a sub-committee to work on the renewal of the Service Electric Cable TV contract. Mayor Gallos will look for volunteers at the next meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT John Phillips made a motion to open the meeting to public comments. Seconded by Donald Pursell. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: B. Corrigan, C. Heller, N. LaFevre, J. Phillips, D. Pursell, G. Sniffin NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion approved. There was no one from the public in attendance. Carole Heller made a motion to close the public portion of the meeting. Seconded by Barbara Corrigan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: B. Corrigan, C. Heller, N LaFevre, J. Phillips, D. Pursell, G. Sniffin NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion approved. LEGALAFFAIRS REPORT – TODD BOLIG Solar Ordinance

Attorney Bolig stated he has prepared a draft Renewable Energy Facilities ordinance for Council's review. The Borough Clerk will gave each Council member a copy of the ordinance to review before the next Council meeting. nofficial Document

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Honeysuckle Lane Road Improvement Bid Attorney Bolig stated he reviewed the bids on the road improvement project and originally thought Top Line Construction was on the debarred contractors list, but after further review it was Top Line Contractors who were on the debarred list. Top Line Construction provided the Borough with a notarized letter stating Top Line Construction Corp. is an unrelated and unaffiliated entity from Top Line Contractors Corp. Sludge Bid Results Attorney Bolig reviewed the two bids from Russell Reid and Spectraserv. The bid from Russell Reid, which was the lowest bid had conditions on the bid, which made the bid a non-conforming bid. Therefore, the bid received from Spectraserv was a fully conforming bid and a resolution will be presented tonight to award the sludge bid to Spectraserv. SAFETY/ADMINISTRATION – JAMES GALLOS Mayor Gallos will be attending the 19 th Mayor Legislative Day on February 16, 2011. Mayor Gallos and Councilman Sniffin had a brief discussion regarding forming a solar energy sub- committee which included Borough residents. After the discussion it was decided to keep the current sub-committee members of George Sniffin, John Phillips and Donald Pursell. BOROUGH MAINTENANCE – COUNCILMAN PHILLIPS  The Road Department prepared the spreaders for the winter season.  The Road Department cut up a hemlock tree on the York Street Well property.  The Road Department plowed and salted on December 26 and December 27. FINANCE – COUNCILWOMAN HELLER Councilwoman Heller stated the tax sale was held on December 30, 2010. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-022 WHEREAS, the (3rd) third tax payment of the 2010/2011 school year is due and payable to the Board of Education of Milford Public School on or before January 1, 2011; and WHEREAS, the total of the (3rd) third tax payment is $423,471.25. THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH

COMMON COUNCIL that the (1st) first tax payment to the Local School in the amount of $423,471.25 be and is ordered paid to the Milford Public School Board of Education on or before January 1, 2011. This being submitted at the Council meeting held on January 3, 2011. ROLL CALL Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible Barbara Corrigan x Carole Heller x x Noralie LaFevre x John Phillips x x Donald Pursell x George Sniffin x nofficial Document

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RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-023 WHEREAS, the (4th) fourth tax payment of the 10/2011 school year is due and

payable to the Board of Education of Delaware Valley Regional High School on or before January 1, 2011; and

WHEREAS, the total of the (1st) first tax payment is $132,664.21. THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD

BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that the (4th) fourth Regional School payment in the amount of $132,664.21 be and is ordered paid to the Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education on or before January 1, 2011. This being submitted at the regular meeting of the Milford Borough Common ROLL CALL Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible Barbara Corrigan x Carole Heller x x Noralie LaFevre x John Phillips x x Donald Pursell x George Sniffin x RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-024 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that all VOUCHERS presented and approved be paid. This being submitted at the Council meeting held on January 2, 2011 ROLL CALL Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible Barbara Corrigan x Carole Heller x Noralie LaFevre x John Phillips x x Donald Pursell x George Sniffin x x RESOLUTION NO. 2011-025 WHEREAS , the Borough of Milford advertised, and subsequently received bids, for the Honeysuckle Road Improvement Project on December 16, 2010, as outlined on the attached bid summary; WHEREAS , four bids were received for the Contract items as follows: Contractor Bid Amount Top Line Construction, Somerville, NJ $170,672.77 Mannon Excavating, Flemington, NJ $186,215.00 R&B Builders, South River, NJ $326,532.00 Hale Built, Easton, PA $327,547.11 WHEREAS , Robert J. Clerico, Borough Engineer, has reviewed the submitted bids and determined that Top Line Construction, 22 Fifth Street, Somerville, New Jersey submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $170,672.77; WHEREAS , the Borough of Milford has sufficient funds to cover this Contract. NOWTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford that the Contract for the Honeysuckle Road Improvement Project be and is hereby awarded to Top Line Construction, 22 Fifth Street, Somerville, New Jersey for their bid of $170,672.77 subject to the following conditions: nofficial Document

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1. The Contract is awarded as a unit price bid Contract and final payment will be based upon the actual quantities installed at the unit prices bid, as outlined in the Plans and Specifications prepared by Robert J. Clerico, P.E., Borough Engineer. 2. The Contract is subject to review and approval by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, Bureau of Local Aid Projects. 3. The Contract is subject to review and approval by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. This being submitted at the regular meeting of the Milford Borough Common Council held on January 3, 2011. ROLL CALL VOTE Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible Barbara Corrigan x Carole Heller x Noralie LaFevre x John Phillips x x Donald Pursell x George Sniffin x x RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-026 WHEREAS, in 2010, the Borough of Milford’s Common Council, pursuant to the Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A . 40A:11-1, et seq ., advertised for bids for the collection and disposal of the sewage sludge cake generated by the Borough’s Wastewater Treatment Plant; and WHEREAS, the Borough solicited bids seeking the collection and disposal of aforesaid sewage sludge cake under three alternatives, to wit: Collection for one year (2011); collection for two years (2011 and 2012); and collection for three years (2011, 2012 and 2013) to be determined in the Borough’s sole discretion as to which of the three alternatives shall be implemented: and WHEREAS, the Borough timely received bids from two vendors, to wit: Russell Reid Waste Hauling & Disposal Service, Inc., 200 Smith Street, Keasbey, New Jersey 08832 (“Reid”), and Spectraserv Inc., 75 Jacobus Avenue, South Kearny, New Jersey 07032 (“Spectraserv”); and WHEREAS, the Bids were opened on December 28, 2010 by the Borough with Reid and Spectraserv each submitting timely bids in accordance with the Borough’s bid specifications and applicable law; and WHEREAS, the bids received were as follows: Contractor Alternatives Unit Price Total Spectraserv One Year (Alternate A) $135.00 $59,400.00 Two Years (Alternate B) $135.00 $118,800.00 Three Years (Alternate C) $135.00 $178,200.00

Russell Reid WHEREAS , while Reid submitted the lowest bid under each of the three “Alternatives”, Reid’s bid was deemed non-compliant and non-responsive by Borough Attorney, Todd L. Bolig, Esq., as a nofficial Document One Year (Alternate A) Two Years (Alternate B) Three Years (Alternate C) $97.50 $97.50 $103.50 $42,900.00 $85,500.00 $136,620.00 WHEREAS, the bid of Russell Rid contained the following language incorporated into its Bid: “This bid is contingent upon final approval from the disposal site accepting sludge with a total solids content of only 9%”; and

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result of Reid’s inclusion of the above-cited contingency which, contrary to the standards set forth in Palamar Const., Inc. v. Pennsauken , 196 N.J.Super. , 241, 482 A.2d 184 (App.Div. 1983), denies the Borough of the assurance that the contract will be entered into, performed and guaranteed according to the bid specifications and requirements; and WHEREAS , the Borough Attorney, in conjunction with the Borough’s Engineer, Robert Clerico, PE, of Van Cleef Engineering Associates, has reviewed the submitted bids and determined that Spectraserv has submitted the lowest compliant Bid; and WHEREAS , the Borough has opted to exercise Alternate A; and WHEREAS , the Borough has appropriated sufficient funds to award the Bid, under Alternate A, to Spectraserv, Inc., in the amount of $59,400.00. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford that: 1. The Contract for the Collection and Disposal of the Borough’s Sewage Sludge Cake be and is hereby awarded to Spectraserv Inc., 75 Jacobus Avenue, South Kearny, New Jersey 07032, under Alternate A for their Bid of $59,400.00; and 2. The Contract is awarded as a unit price bid Contract and final payment will be based upon the actual quantity of sewage sludge cake collected and disposed of by Spectraserv at the $135.00 unit price bid per ton, as set forth in the Borough’s Plans and Specifications. This being submitted at the Council meeting held on January 3, 2011. ROLL CALL Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible Barbara Corrigan x Carole Heller x Noralie LaFevre x John Phillips x x Donald Pursell x George Sniffin x x CLERK’S REPORT 1. December 2010

Comments: None Motion to accept

: Carole Heller

Seconded : Donald Pursell All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Clerk’s Report approved. CORRESPONDENCE LIST Correspondence was reviewed as presented. MISCELLANEOUS

Council members reviewed the letter received from Hunterdon County regarding Shared Services for municipal web sites. Attorney Bolig will work on a RFP for an IT person to work on the Borough's web site. nofficial Document

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ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gallos advised there being no further business to discuss, the minutes of this meeting will be available as soon as possible. Motion to adjourn was made by Barbara Corrigan Seconded by John Phillips All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Meeting adjourned at 7:35PM. Respectfully Submitted

Karen Dysart, RMC Municipal Clerk

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MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL REORGANIZATION MEETING

DATE: JANUARY 3, 2011

CALL TO ORDER The Reorganization meeting of the Milford Borough Common Council was held in the Milford Fire Company Building on January 3, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Gallos at 6:30PM. SUNSHINE PROCLAMATION was read by Mayor James A. Gallos. As required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on December 23, 2010 in the Hunterdon County Democrat and in the Express Times newspapers. Notices were also posted on the bulletin boards both inside and outside the Municipal Building and at the Milford Public Library. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor James Gallos. OATHS OF OFFICE Mayor Gallos administered the following Oaths of Office to the following officials: Borough Attorney : Todd Bolig, Esq. Council Members : Noralie LaFevre : George Sniffin Fire Chief : John Phillips Zoning Officer : William Pursell ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mayor, James A. Gallos Council members: Carole Heller, Barbara Corrigan, John Phillips, Noralie LaFevre, Donald Pursell, George Sniffin Councilman Sniffin nominated Councilman Phillips. Seconded by Councilwoman Heller. All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Councilman Phillips was elected as the 2011 Council President. 2011 COUNCIL COMMISSION ASSIGNMENTS MAYOR JAMES A. GALLOS Administration, Engineer, Attorney, Police, Court, SECURITY/ADMINISTRATION Prosecutor, Emergency Management Representative, Alt. PAIC Representative, Regional School Representative COUNCIL MEMBERS: GEORGE SNIFFIN Public Works Department (Water/Sewer) PUBLIC WORKS nofficial Document Record reflects the presence of: Todd Bolig, Esq. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT 2011 Mayor Gallos asked for nominations for Council President.

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DONALD PURSELL COMMUNITYAFFAIRS

Special Events, Street Lighting, Library Board Representative

JOHN PHILLIPS

Streets and Roads, Maintenance

BOROUGH MAINTENANCE

Alternate Emergency Management Representative

CAROLE HELLER

Finance Officer, Auditor, Tax Assessor, Tax Collector, Local School Representative, Business Liaison

FINANCE

BARBARA CORRIGAN BOROUGH LIAISON

Underwater Recovery Unit, Alt. SWAC Representative

NORALIE LAFEVRE

Garbage, Recycling Coordinator, Cable TV, Health SWAC Representative, Environmental Representative, Planning Board Representative

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Council accepted the 2011 Council Assignments.

2011 COUNCILAPPOINTEES

Court Administrator

Dawn Augustine Dawn A. Golden

Clerk of the Planning Board

Deputy Clerk/Deputy Tax Collector and Deputy Water/Sewer Collector & 911 Coordinator

Lorrianne P. Laughton

Zoning Officer William Pursell John Phillips made a motion to accept the Council Appointees. Seconded by: Barbara Corrigan All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES

Licensed Sewer Operator Water Superintendent School Crossing Guards

Richard E. Aller, Jr. Richard E. Aller, Jr.

Edwin York Lois Wismer

School Crossing Guards Substitutes Fred Kullman Richard Aller, Jr. William Corrigan Frank Reasoner Bruce Holder John Phillips made a motion to accept the appointment of 2011 Officials and Employees. Seconded by: George Sniffin All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None nofficial Document

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CONSENT AGENDA TO ADOPT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS: RE2011-001 Official time and Place RE2011-002 Meeting Dates 2011

RE2011-003 RE2011-004 RE2011-005 RE2011-006 RE2011-007 RE2011-008 RE2011-009 RE2011-010 RE2011-011 RE2011-012 RE2011-013 RE2011-014 RE2011-015 RE2011-016 RE2011-017 RE2011-018 RE2011-019 RE2011-020 RE2011-021

Tax Collector Fixing Rate of Interest Charge on Taxes Temporary Budget Authorize Tax Assessor to Take Certain Actions Surety Bonds Official Newspapers Official Depositories Establish a Petty Cash Fund Recycling Tonnage Grant/2011 Appoint Kevco Electric Inc. Appoint Karen Dysart, Public Agency Compliance Officer Appoint Municipal Recycling Coordinator Appoint SWAC and Alternate SWAC Representatives Appoint Zoning Officer and 911 Coordinator Appoint Library Board Members Appoint Planning Board Members Borough Physician Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair & Open Contract for for Todd Bolig, Esq., Borough Attorney Authorizing the Award of a Non-Fair & Open Contract for for Robert J. Clerico, P.E., Municipal Engineer Professional Services

ROLL CALL VOTE :

Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible

Barbara Corrigan Carole Heller Noralie LaFevre John Phillips Donald Pursell George Sniffin

x x x x x x

x

x

Resolution in full are as follows:

RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-001 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that the Official Time and Place for the Borough Council Regular Monthly Meetings shall be set for the First Monday of each month and the Third Monday of each month, unless otherwise specified, in which case the date shall be set at the discretion of the Council. The regularly scheduled meetings will be held in the Milford Fire Company Building, 21 Water Street, Milford, New Jersey. All meetings will be held at 7:00P.M. prevailing time. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-002 WHEREAS, Section 13, of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, requires Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, requires that at least once a year, not later than January 10th of such year, every public nofficial Document

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body shall post and mail to newspapers designated by said Body, a schedule of the location, time and date of each regular monthly meeting of said Body during the succeeding year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the COMMON COUNCIL of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Regular Meetings of the COMMON COUNCIL of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, and State of New Jersey shall be held at the Milford Fire Company Building, 21 Water Street, Milford, New Jersey 7:00PM prevailing time on the FIRST AND THIRD MONDAYS of each month for the year 2011, except when said Monday shall be a Legal Holiday. In such event the meeting shall be held at the discretion of Council. The dates of said meetings are as follows: REGULAR MEETINGS (1st Monday) REGULAR MEETINGS (3rd Monday) January 3, 2011 January 18, 2011 (Tues) February 7, 2011 March 7, 2011 March 21, 2011 April 4, 2011 April 18, 2011 May 2, 2011 May 16, 2011 June 6, 2011 June No Meeting July 5, 2011 (Tues) July No Meeting August 1, 2011 August No Meeting September 6, 2011 (Tues) September 19, 2011 October 3, 2011 October 17, 2011 November 7, 2011 November 21, 2011 December 5, 2011 December 19, 2011 1. Reorganization Meeting will be held on January 3, 2011 2. Formal Action may or may not be taken. 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon publication. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-003 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD, COUNTY OF HUNTERDON, STATE OF NEW JERSEY FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUENT TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS , N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 permits the governing body of each municipality to fix the rate of interest to be charged for non-payment of taxes or assessment subject to any abatement or discount for the late payment of taxes as proved by law; and WHEREAS , N.J.S.A. 54:4-67 has been amended to permit the fixing of said rate of 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of the delinquency and 18% per annum on any amount in excess of $1,500.00 and allows an additional penalty of 6% be collected against a delinquency in excess of nofficial Document

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$10,000.00 on properties that fail to pay the delinquency prior to the end of the calendar year; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the Common Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to charge 8% per annum on the first $1,500.00 of taxes becoming delinquent after the due date and 18% per annum on any amount of taxes in excess of $1,500.00 becoming delinquent after the due date and if a delinquency is in excess of $10,000.00 and remains in arrears beyond December 31 st , an additional penalty of 6% shall be charged against the delinquency. Effective January 1, 2011 there will be a ten (10) day grace period of quarterly tax payments made by cash, check or money order. 2. Any payments not made in accordance with paragraph two of this resolution shall be charged interest from the due date as set forth in paragraph one of this resolution. 3. A Certified copy of this resolution shall be provided by the Borough Clerk to the Tax Collector, the Borough Attorney and Borough Auditor for the Borough of Milford. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-004 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that the TEMPORARY BUDGETS FOR 2011, with the following appropriations, be and is hereby adopted: General Operations (Municipal) $278,981.00 Water Department $ 47,993.00 Sewer Utility $ 94,789.00 RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-005 WHEREAS, the Common Council has been informed by the Tax Assessor of the Borough of Milford, that from time to time, the Assessor may be required to execute stipulations relative to assessment appeals, to make corrections in assessments on properties located in the Borough of Milford, and to file omitted assessments and roll back tax complaints and appeals, all in the name of the Borough of Milford; and WHEREAS, the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation requires a resolution of the Common Council to authorize actions by the Assessor; and WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to grant such authority to the Assessor, subject to the conditions set herein. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the Borough of Milford, in the County of Hunterdon and State of New Jersey: Sec. 1 - The Tax Assessor of the Borough of Milford be, and hereby is authorized in the name of the Borough of Milford aforesaid, to: (a) Execute stipulations relative to assessment appeals; (b) Make corrections in assessments on properties located in the Borough of Milford; (c) File omitted assessment and roll-back tax complaints and appeals with the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation. Sec. 2 - The authority herein granted shall expire on December 31, 2011 and is conditioned upon the Tax Assessor advising the Borough Attorney and Borough Council of all such actions taken by him and the reasons therefore. Sec. 3 - A copy of this Resolution duly certified to be a true copy thereof shall be transmitted to the Tax nofficial Document A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE TAX ASSESSOR OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS IN THE NAME OF THE BOROUGH

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Assessor and the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation.

RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-006 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Common Council of the Borough of Milford Surety Bonds be secured for the following Officials in designated amounts: Treasurer $75,000.00 Tax Collector $80,000.00 Deputy Tax Collector $75,000.00 Sewer & Water Collector $45,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-007 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the COMMON COUNCIL of the BOROUGH OF MILFORD that the following named newspaper be designated as the Official Newspaper for the Borough: Hunterdon County Democrat BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following named newspapers be designated as Official Alternate Newspapers for the Borough: Express Times Star Ledger RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-008 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the COMMON COUNCIL of the BOROUGH OF MILFORD that the Official Depositories for all Borough Funds shall be: National Westminster Bank of New Jersey Bank of America Hope National Bank PNC

Commerce Bank Sovereign Bank New Jersey Cash Management Fund TD Banknorth Group Janney, Montgomery, Scott

RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-009 ESTABLISHINGA PETTY CASH FUND WHEREAS , N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21 authorizes the establishment of a Petty Cash Fund in any county or municipality by application and resolution; and WHEREAS , it is the desire of the Common Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon to establish such a fund for the Borough Clerk’s Office in the amount of $50.00; and WHEREAS , the custodian for this fund is Karen Dysart, Municipal Clerk, who is bonded for the amount of $2,000.00; such custodian shall maintain records for this fund in a manner conducive to proper accounting and auditing procedures; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Milford Borough Common Council hereby authorizes such action and that two copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Local Government Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approval. nofficial Document

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2010 RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-010

WHEREAS , the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act, P.L. 1987, c.102, has established a recycling fund from which tonnage grants may be made to municipalities in order to encourage local separation and recycling programs; and WHEREAS , it is the intent and spirit of the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act to use the tonnage grants to develop new municipal recycling programs and to continue and expand existing programs; and WHEREAS , the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is promulgating recycling regulations to implement the Mandatory Source Separation and Recycling Act; and WHEREAS , the recycling regulations impose on municipalities certain requirements as a condition for applying for tonnage grants including, but not limited to, making and keeping accurate, verifiable records of materials collected and claimed by the municipality; and WHEREAS , a resolution authorizing this municipality to apply for such tonnage grants will memorialize the commitment of this municipality to recycling and indicate the assent of the Common Council to the efforts undertaken by the municipality and the requirements contained in the Recycling Act and recycling regulations; and WHEREAS , such resolution should designate the individual authorized to ensure that the application is properly completed and timely filed. WHEREAS , Karen Dysart, Municipal Clerk, is hereby designated to prepare the 2010 Recycling Tonnage report. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED , by the COMMON COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD, in the County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, that the Borough of Milford hereby endorses the submission of a Municipal Recycling Tonnage Grant Application to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and Karen Dysart, RMC, is the person authorized to prepare such application and ensure that the same is properly filed. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-011 WHEREAS, the County of Hunterdon granted approval upon the traffic signal installation contingent on it being operated and continuously maintained in accordance with Plan LTS-3572 dated June 25, 1993 and Signal Timing Schedule dated June 26, 1993; and WHEREAS, The Borough of Milford is in need of professional advice for Electrical Services for the purpose of instituting maintenance program for the Traffic Signal; WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available to pay the costs of these purposes; and WHEREAS , the Local Public Contracts Law (NJSA 40A:11-5 et seq) requires a resolution authorizing the award of contracts for Professional Services without competitive bidding must be advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, that the professional listed below is hereby retained to provide the Borough with this needed service: Kevco Electric, Inc. PO Box 2360 Bloomfield, NJ 07003 RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-012 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that nofficial Document

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Karen Dysart, Municipal Clerk shall be designated as the official to act as liaison and to serve as the Public Agency Compliance Officer (P.A.C.O.) for the Borough of Milford from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-013 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that Noralie LaFevre has been appointed Municipal Recycling Coordinator. The term of this appointment is from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. Noralie LaFevre has been appointed Municipal Representative to the Solid Waste Advisory Council (SWAC) and appoints Council member Barbara Corrigan as Alternate to the Solid Waste Advisory Council. The term of this appointment is from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-015 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that William P. Pursell shall be appointed as Municipal Zoning Officer. IT IS FURTHER HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that Lorrianne P. Laughton shall be appointed as 9-1-1 Coordinator. The term of these appointments is from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. RESOLUTION RE2011-016 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that the following appointments to the Library Board of the Milford Public Library are as follows: APPOINTEES TERM OFAPPOINTMENT Linda Fleck 01/01/2009 to 12/31/2011 Timothy McCracken 05/01/2009 to 12/31/2011 Carol Bastow 01/01/2010 to 12/31/2012 Janet Huber 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2013 Susan Hunt, Secretary 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2013 Donald J. Pursell 01-01-2011 to 12-31-2011 (Mayor’s Representative) Susan Flynn 01-01-2011 to 12-31-2011 (School Representative) RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-017 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that the following appointments to the Milford Borough Joint Planning Board/Board of Adjustment is as follows: APPOINTEES TERM OFAPPOINTMENT Class II RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-014 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that

1 Year Term Richard Aller nofficial Document 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011 Class III 1 Year Council Member Noralie LaFevre 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011

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Class IV

4 Year Terms John Carlton Janice Armstrong 2 Year Terms

01/01/2011 to 12/31/2014 01/01/2011 to 12/21/2014 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2012 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2012

Alternates Alternate # Alternate # Clerk of the

Open Open

1 Year Term

Plng. Bd. Dawn Golden

01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011

RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-018 BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Milford Borough Common Council that Delaware Valley Family Health Center is appointed Borough Physician for the year of 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following fees be designated for the services: Contracted DOT physicals - $150.00 Includes obtaining history, performing physical examination and completion of forms, vision Includes obtaining history, performing physical examination, completion of form. Any immunization administered or other recommended testing are done at regular office charges. Services additional to those listed above would be charged at standard rates if/when requested. Note: The billing agreement may be amended in writing as either party deems necessary and upon agreement of both parties. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-019 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OFA NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR THE RETENTION OF GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011 WHEREAS, the Borough of Milford has a need to retain an attorney-at-law of the State of New Jersey for general legal services on behalf of the Borough of Milford and is doing so on a non-fair and open contract basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, the term of this contract is One (1) year commencing on January 1, 2011 and terminating on December 31, 2011; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of Milford has determined and certified in writing that the value of these professional services may, in the aggregate, exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, Todd L. Bolig, Esq. of the Law Offices of Todd L. Bolig, LLC has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that neither Todd L. Bolig nor the Law Offices of Todd L. Bolig, LLC have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit both Todd L. Bolig and the Law Offices of Todd L. Bolig, LLC from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that: Todd L. Bolig, Esq. of the Law Offices Todd L. Bolig, LLC be and hereby is retained as General Legal Counsel / Borough Attorney for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 on a non-fair and open basis; and noffici screen, urinalysis without micro and hearing test. Contracted pre-employment physicals - $125.00

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The Business Disclosure Entity Certification as executed by Todd L. Bolig, Esq. and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-020 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OFA NON-FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR THE RETENTION OF BOROUGH ENGINEER FOR THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2011 WHEREAS, the Borough of Milford has a need to retain an Engineer of the State of New Jersey for general engineering services on behalf of the Borough of Milford and is doing so on a non-fair and open contract basis pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, the term of this contract is One (1) year commencing on January 1, 2011 and terminating on December 31, 2011; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of Milford has determined and certified in writing that the value of these professional services may, in the aggregate, exceed $17,500; and WHEREAS, Robert J. Clerico, P. E. of the Firm of Van Cleef Engineering Associates has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that neither Robert J. Clerico nor the Firm of Van Cleef Engineering have not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit both Robert J. Clerico and the Firm of Van Cleef Engineering from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that: Robert J. Clerico, P.E. of the Firm of Van Cleef Engineering Associates be and hereby is retained as Borough Engineer for the period of January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 on a non-fair and open basis; and The Business Disclosure Entity Certification as executed by Robert J. Clerico, P.E. and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-021 WHEREAS, the Borough of Milford is in need of Accounting and Auditing services, Professional Legal Counsel, and the services of a Water and Sewer Superintendent; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available to pay the costs of these purposes; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 et seq.) requires a resolution authorizing the award of contracts for Professional Services without competitive bidding must be advertised. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, appoint the following persons to provide professional services from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011: TODD L. BOLIG, ESQ. from the Law Office of Todd L. Bolig, LLC is hereby retained as the Municipal Attorney for the Borough of Milford. RICHARD E. ALLER, JR. is hereby retained as the Water and Sewer Superintendent for the Borough of Milford. THOMAS M. FERRY, RMA from the firm of Ferraioli, Wielkotz, Cerullo & Cuva, PA is hereby retained as Borough Auditor for the Borough of Milford. nofficial Docum nt

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JOHN DRAIKIWICZ, ESQ . from the firm of Gibbons P.C. is hereby retained as the Municipal Bonding Attorney for the Borough of Milford. MARTIN ALLEN, ESQ. from the firm of DiFrancesco, Bateman, Coley, Yospin, Kunzman, Davis & Lehrer, P.C. is hereby retained as the Municipal Tax Attorney for the Borough of Milford BRENT CARNEY, ESQ . from the firm of Maraziti, Falcon & Healey, LLP is hereby retained as Borough Redevelopment Attorney for the Borough of Milford. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE John Phillips made a motion to open the meeting to public comments. Seconded by Barbara Corrigan. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: B. Corrigan, C. Heller, N. LaFevre, J. Phillips, D. Pursell NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion approved. Todd Tersigni, Councilman from the Town of Phillipsburg stated it was an honor to be here tonight to witness Noralie LaFevre being sworn into office. . Barbara Corrigan made a motion to close the meeting to public comments. Seconded by Carole Heller. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: B. Corrigan, C. Heller, N. LaFevre, J. Phillips, D. Pursell, G. Sniffin NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion approved. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gallos advised there being no further business to discuss, the minutes of this meeting will be available as soon as possible. Motion to adjourn was made by Carole Heller Seconded by George Sniffin All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Meeting adjourned at 6:55PM Respectfully Submitted,

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MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

DATE: January 18, 2011

CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Milford Borough Common Council was held in the Milford Fire Company Building on January 18, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Gallos at 7:00PM.

PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE was led by James Gallos, Mayor. SUNSHINE PROCLAMATION was read by Mayor James Gallos.

As required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 13, 2011 in the Hunterdon County Democrat and Express Times newspapers. Notices were also posted on the bulletin boards both inside and outside the Municipal Building and at the Milford Public Library. ROLL CALL Present: James Gallos, Mayor Barbara Corrigan, Carole Heller, Noralie LaFevre, John Phillips, Donald Pursell, George Sniffin The record reflects the presence of: Todd Bolig, Attorney NEW BUSINESS Schedule special meeting for 2011 Municipal Budget Dawn Merante, CFO asked if Borough Council could schedule a special meeting to discuss the 2011 Municipal budget. Council members agreed that January 26, 2011 or February 7, 2011 at 6:00pm would be the dates available for a special meeting. Borough Clerk will contact Dawn Merante and check what date would work for her. Letter from Kocsis Farm LLC regarding Use of the Borough Farm Borough Council received a letter from Kocsis Farm with a proposal to use the property to grow corn. Kocsis Farm would agree to leave a 15 foot mowed path around all fields for use by the public and will leave an access path and open space around each test well if necessary. After a brief Council discussion it was decided the farm should be left vacant. Noralie LaFevre made a motion to authorize the Borough Attorney to send a letter to Kocsis Farm LLC stating the Borough is not interested in farming at the present time. Seconded by: Carole Heller ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: B. Corrigan, C. Heller, N. LaFevre, J. Phillips, D. Pursell, G. Sniffin NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Sub-committee for Service Electric Cable TV Renewal Mayor Gallos asked for volunteers to serve on a committee regarding the renewal of the cable contract with Service Electric Cable TV. Councilwoman LaFevre, Councilwoman Heller and Councilman Pursell volunteered for the committee. nofficial Document

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Review Draft Solar Ordinance The Borough Council reviewed the draft ordinance amending the Land Use regulations of the Borough specifically Chapter 190: Zoning: Renewable Energy Facilities. Borough Council members reviewed the ordinance in its entirety and made changes throughout the ordinance. Attorney Bolig will make the changes to the draft ordinance and forward to the Planning Board for their review. PUBLIC COMMENT John Phillips made a motion to open the meeting to public comments. Seconded by Carole Heller. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: B. Corrigan, C. Heller, N. LaFevre, J. Phillips, D. Pursell, G. Sniffin NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Motion approved. Rob Castagna, Spring Garden Street  Mr. Castagna stated there will be a CAG meeting on January 26, 2011 at the Milford Public library.  Mr. Castagna also requested Council to look at changing the date of clean-up day from the scheduled date of June 25, 2011. The Borough Clerk will call the Transfer Station on whether the date can be changed. Susan Hunt, Hillcrest Drive Susan Hunt stated she was here tonight regarding the proposed solar panels to be placed at the Borough Farm. Ms. Hunt had many questions regarding the location, environmental impact study, and concerns with endangered animals on the Borough Farm. She wanted to know if the Council looked at the Curtis Paper site as a possible location. Carole Heller made a motion to close the public comments portion of the meeting. Seconded by Barbara Corrigan ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: B. Corrigan, C. Heller, R. Kroth, J. Phillips, D. Pursell, G. Sniffin NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None LEGAL AFFAIRS REPORT – Todd Bolig, Esq. Attorney Bolig stated the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment received the Cell Tower application. REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONERS BOROUGH LIAISON – Councilwoman Corrigan Fire Department-December 2010 The Fire Department responded to seven alarms. The alarms were: Milford Boro. – 1-gasoline leak Alexandria Twp. - 1-fire alarm, 1 chimney fire Holland Twp. - -1-chimney fire Frenchtown – 1-fire alarm Bridgeton Twp, PA – 1- chimney fire Delaware Twp. - 1 FAST call Water Usage for the Month December of 2010 Milford Fire – 3,000 gallons Upper Black Eddy - 3,000 gallons

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PUBLIC WORKS – Councilman Sniffin Councilman Sniffin and Councilman Phillips met with representatives regarding solar energy panels at the Borough Farm.

Water Department  Councilman Sniffin stated there is a need for an ordinance to provide water customers a allowable amount of time to repair a water leak. Attorney Bolig will prepare an ordinance for Council's review.  Milford Market called Rick Aller stating they hear running water at the store. After further investigation it was determined there was a water leak on the customer side of the valve and it was repaired the following day.  Milford Atlantic/Jim's Auto Body hooked into the Borough's water system. Sewer Department  Councilman Sniffin, Rick Aller, Thomas Ferry Borough Auditor; Dawn Merante, CFO; met with Dan Bush and Tony Roselle, Committee Representatives from Holland Township and Peter Rees, CFO from Holland Township regarding the 2009 Sewer Plant Audit. The Holland Township representatives were also updated on the sewer plant upgrade and had questions on the sewer allocations answered. Rick Aller gave Dan Bush and Tony Roselle a tour of the sewer plant.  The Sewer Department is now using the SOMAT unit to thicken sludge full time. The Sewer Department also finished filling the new digester and completed start-up with the Philly mixer, the new tanks are now in use. Rick is experiencing a severe problem with icing in the tank and he is in the process of building covers for the tanks. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT – Councilwoman LaFevre Councilwoman LaFevre reported the Recycling for 2010 was 149.78 tons for a cost of $14,978.00 and garbage was 540.62 tons for a total cost of $40,276.19. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS – Councilman Pursell RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-027 WHEREAS, The Borough of Milford requires Raffles, held in the Borough, to be licensed; and WHEREAS , All copies of the applications have been received, reviewed and found in order; and WHEREAS , All the regulations of the Borough Ordinance have been met. BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL that a Raffle License be granted to the PTO Milford Public School, 7 Hillside Avenue, Milford, New Jersey to hold the following event: On-Premise Merchandise Draw Raffle Off- Premise 50/50 Raffle awarding cash This event will be held on February 26, 2011. The event will be held on the premises of the Milford Fire Company Building, 21 Water Street, Milford, NJ 08848. THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk is hereby authorized nofficial D cument No report tonight. RESOLUTIONS

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to issue and endorse this raffle license.

This being submitted at the Council meeting held on January 18, 2011.

ROLL CALL

Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible

Barbara Corrigan Carole Heller Noralie LaFevre John Phillips Donald Pursell George Sniffin

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RESOLUTION NO. RE2011-028 REQUESTING THE HUNTERDON COUNTY FREEHOLDERS ENGAGE IN AN ANALYSIS OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the cost of operating school districts generally represents the largest component of property owners' overall property tax bills; and WHEREAS, there are twenty-six municipalities in Hunterdon County; and WHEREAS, State policies favor the sharing of services among public entities; and WHEREAS, for the those municipalities that maintain local police departments, the cost of operating local police departments generally represents the largest part of the municipal component of the overall property tax bill. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford, in the County of Hunterdon, that the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders is hereby encouraged to seek grant money from the State of New Jersey to conduct an analysis of all government services including school districts within Hunterdon County to determine whether any significant economies or efficiencies could be gained through the operation of said services by Hunterdon County rather than individual municipalities; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Hunterdon County Board of Chosen Freeholders and every municipality located within the County . This being submitted at the Council meeting held on January 18, 2011. ROLL CALL Motion Second Ayes Nays Abstain Absent/Ineligible Barbara Corrigan x Carole Heller x Noralie LaFevre x x John Phillips x Donald Pursell x x George Sniffin x REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL

Regular Council Meeting of December 20, 2010 Comments: a few minor corrections will be made. Motion to accept as amended : Donald Pursell Seconded : Carole Heller All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: N. LaFevre ABSENT: None Regular Meeting Minutes of December 20, 2010 are approved nofficial Document

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Reorganization Council Meeting of January 3, 2011 Comments: None Motion to accept : John Phillips Seconded : Barbara Corrigan All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Reorganization Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2011 are approved. Regular Council Meeting of January 3 2011 Comments: a few minor corrections will be made. Motion to accept as amended : Carole Heller Seconded : Noralie LaFevre All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None

Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2011 are approved. TAX COLLECTOR’S REPORT - DECEMBER 2010

Comments: None Motion to accept

: George Sniffin

Seconded : John Phillips All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Tax Collector’s Report accepted. CORRESPONDENCE LIST Correspondence was reviewed as presented. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Gallos advised there being no further business to discuss, the minutes of this meeting will be available as soon as possible. Motion to adjourn was made by George Sniffin Seconded by Barbara Corrigan All in Favor - AYES: All NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Meeting adjourned at 9:18PM MILFORD BOROUGH DOG FUND DISBURSEMENTS 01/25/11 Check 1099 MGL Printing Dog Licenses $ 355.00 MILFORD BOROUGH SEWER CAPITAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS 01/25/11 Check 1095 Beyer Brothers. Dump Truck $24,397.00 MILFORD BOROUGH WATER CAPITAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS 01/25/11 Check 1071 Beyer Brothers Dump Truck $24,397.00 MILFORD BOROUGH CAPITAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS 01/25/11 Check 1238 R&B Builders Hillside Ave. Road Imp $20,178.20

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MILFORD BOROUGH WATER DEPARTMENTACCOUNT DISBURSEMENTS

MILFORD BOROUGH SEWER UTILITYACCOUNT DISBURSEMENTS

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MILFORD BOROUGH CURRENT ACCOUNT DISBURSEMENTS

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MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DATE: February 7, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Milford Borough Common Council was held in the Milford Fire Company Building on February 7, 2011. The meeting was called to order by Mayor James Gallos at 7:00PM. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE was led by Mayor Gallos. SUNSHINE PROCLAMATION was read by Mayor James Gallos. As required by the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided on January 13, 2011 in the Hunterdon County Democrat and Express Times newspapers. Notices were also posted on the bulletin boards both inside and outside the Municipal Building and at the Milford Public Library. ROLL CALL Present: James A. Gallos, Mayor Barbara Corrigan, Carole Heller, Noralie LaFevre, John Phillips, Donald Pursell, George Sniffin The record reflects the presence of: Todd Bolig, Attorney. NEW BUSINESS Garden State Underwater Recovery – 2011 Annual Report Frank Nester, Garden State Underwater Recovery presented to Council their 2011 Annual Report. The Garden State Underwater Recovery Unit is a non-profit volunteer organization of scuba divers, boating safety instructors and boat operators. Each active member of GSURU undergoes a three-year program of training and education in order to participate with the team. GSURU hosts many training programs: NJ Boating Safety Certificate, Open Water Diving, Ice Diving, Rescue Diving, Red Cross CPR and First Aid and many other training programs. During 2010 the GSURU remains debt free and able to fund all operations through income sources without tapping capital improvements or savings funds. The Garden State Underwater Recovery continues to service the community of Milford and Hunterdon County with their unique abilities/increase water safety awareness. Mayor and Council thanked Frank Nester for a very informative presentation. Mayor Gallos stated that the Borough Council will not be discussing the ordinance regarding solar energy tonight. The ordinance was forwarded to the Planning Board for review last month. Unfortunately, the last two Planning Board meetings have been canceled due to inclement weather. ORDINANCE – FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 770-2011 CALENDAR YEAR 2011 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14) WHEREAS , the Local Government Cap Law, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.1 et seq., provides that in the preparation of its annual budget, a municipality shall limit any increase in said budget to 2.5% unless authorized by ordinance nofficial Document

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