Ordinances - 2013

BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NO. 800-2013 CALENDAR YEAR 2013 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 to increase it to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, subject to certain exceptions; and, WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.15a provides that a municipality may, when authorized by ordinance, appropriate the difference between the amount of its actual final appropriation and the 3.5% percentage rate as an exception to its final appropriations in either of the next two succeeding years; and, WHEREAS , the Common Council of the Borough of Milford in the County of Hunterdon finds it advisable and necessary to increase its CY 2013 budget by up to 3.5% over the previous year’s final appropriations, in the interest of promoting the health, safety and welfare of the citizens; and, WHEREAS , the Common Council of the Borough of Milford hereby determines that a 3.5 % increase in the budget for said year, amounting to $54,647.81 in excess of the increase in final appropriations otherwise permitted by the Local Government Cap Law, is advisable and necessary; and, WHEREAS, the Common Council of the Borough of Milford hereby determines that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED , by the Common Council of the Milford, in the County of Hunterdon, a majority of the full authorized membership of this governing body affirmatively concurring, that, in the CY 2013 budget year, the final appropriations of the Borough of Milford shall, in accordance with this ordinance and N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14, be increased by 3.5 %, amounting to $54,647.81, and that the CY 2013 municipal budget for the Borough of Milford be approved and adopted in accordance with this ordinance; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that any amount authorized hereinabove that is not appropriated as part of the final budget shall be retained as an exception to final appropriation in either of the next two succeeding years; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED , that a certified copy of this ordinance as introduced be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services within 5 days of introduction; and, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED , that a certified copy of this ordinance upon adoption, with the recorded vote included thereon, be filed with said Director within 5 days after such adoption.

_____________________ JAMES A. GALLOS MAYOR

ATTEST: _____________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK

Introduction : January 19, 2013 Public Hearing : Marc h 4, 2013 Adoption : March 4, 2013 Publication : March 14, 2013

FINAL ADOPTION - ROLL CALL VOTE AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Sniffin, G. Bigley, R. Heller, C. Huzar, A..

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x LaFevre, N.. x Pursell, D.

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BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NUMBER 801-2013

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $14,000.00CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD FOR PURCHASE OF TURN-OUT SUITS FOR THE MILFORD FIRE COMPANY WHEREAS, there are currently funds, raised by the current and previous budgets, within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Borough of Milford and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to make use of $14,000.00 for the allowable capital improvement of purchase of turn-out suits for the Milford Fire Company NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1 The sum of $14,000.00 presently located in the Capital Improvement Fund is hereby appropriated for the purchase of turn-out suits for the Milford Fire Company. Section 2 In connection with the amount authorized in Section 1 hereof, the Mayor and Council makes the following determinations. a) The purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not a current expense and is an improvement which the Borough may lawfully make as a general capital improvement. b) The period of usefulness of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not in the limitation of the Local Bond Law and the reasonable life thereof is at least five (5) years. Section 3 All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of their inconsistency. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

_______________________________ JAMES A. GALLOS, MAYOR

ATTEST: __________________________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK Introduction : March 4, 2013 Public Hearing : April 1, 2013 Adoption : April 1, 2013 Publication : April 11, 2013

FINAL ADOPTION ROLL CALL VOTE NAME AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Heller, C. x Bigley, R. x Huzar, A. x LaFevre, N. x Pursell, D x Sniffin, G. x

BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NO. 802-2013

AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR AND DETERMINE THE RATE OF COMPENSATION OF EACH OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD AND THE METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SUCH COMPENSATION BE IT ORDAINED by the MILFORD BOROUGH COMMON COUNCIL of the Borough of Milford, in the County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: MAYOR…………………… ..............................................................$ 2,800.00 Per Year COUNCIL .......................................................................................$ 2,200.00 Per Year COUNCIL .......................................................................................$ 2,200.00 Per Year COUNCIL........................................................................................$ 2,200.00 Per Year COUNCIL........................................................................................$ 2,200.00 Per Year COUNCIL........................................................................................$ 2,200.00 Per Year COUNCIL........................................................................................$ 2,200.00 Per Year TAX COLLECTOR/TAX SEARCH OFFICER ..................................$ 11,086.00 Per Year Long Term Care Payment (Tax Collector) ....................................$ 2,200.00 Per Year CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER..................................$ 15,000.00 Per Year CERT MUNICIPAL CLERK/REG/DOG AGT/ASSESS OFFICER ............$ 40,728.00 Per Year ZONING OFFICER .........................................................................$ 3,698.00 Per Year CERTIFIED PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER ....................................$ 18,086.00 Per Year BOROUGH MAINTENANCE IV-Roads/Water/Sewer .....................$ 34,840.00 Per Year BOROUGH MAINTENANCE III .....................................................$ 47,689.00 Per Year BOROUGH MAINTENANCE II/WATER SUPT. .............................$ 43,958.00 Per Year BOROUGH MAINTENANCE I .......................................................$ 33,164.00 Per Year TAX ASSESSOR.............................................................................$ 10,073.00 Per Year FIRE OFFICIAL ..............................................................................$ 4,799.00 Per Year SUPERINTENDENT SEWER UTILITY...........................................$ 44,485.00 Per Year PLANNING BOARD CLERK...........................................................$ 8,036.00 Per Year EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL .....................................$ 1,312.00 Per Year MAGISTRATE .................................................................................$ 2,000.00 Per Year COURT CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR ................................................$ 12,000.00 Per Year PROSECUTOR ...................................................................................... $ 1,620.00 Per Year PUBLIC DEFENDER ......................................................................$ 1,000.00 Per Year RECYCLING COORDINATOR …....................................................$ 515.00 Per Year HEAD LIBRARIAN OF MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY..................... $ 23,387.00 Per Year TREASURER OF MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY............................. $ 1,568.00 Per Year CUSTODIAN OF MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY.............................. $ 1,272.00 Per Year WATER/SEWER COLLECTOR ......................................................$ 879.00 Per Year DEPUTY CLERK/REGISTRAR/TAX COLLECTOR .......................$ 16.36 Per Hour GENERAL LABORER.....................................................................$ 15.55 Per Hour CLERICAL/PART TIME...................................................................$ 16.36 Per Hour SEWER UTILITY/PART TIME/GRADE II ........................................$ 18.25 Per Hour SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD.......................................................$ 14.84 Per Hour ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN OF MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY............ $ 11.08 Per Hour SUBSTITUTE LIBRARIAN OF MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY......... $ 11.08 Per Hour 1. The Mayor and Council Commissioners shall be paid quarterly on the 15 th day of March, June, September and December. 2. The following salaries and wages shall be paid on the 15 th and the last working day of each month: Borough Clerk, Tax Collector, Borough Maintenance, Supt. Public Utilities, Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Head Librarian and General Laborers. 3. All remaining salaries and wages shall be paid monthly. Verification of overtime and/or other compensation must be submitted by the end of the month in which it was earned. 4. The duties and terms of employment of the Borough’s officers and employees, except as otherwise provided by Statute, shall be as set forth in an Ordinance of the Governing Body. The hours of employment and other pertinent information pertaining to the offices and positions shall be set forth in a Resolution of the Governing Body.

5. Those employees who are employed on a full-time basis, as defined by N.J.S.A. 52:14- 17.26 , shall also be eligible for the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program, and the Borough of Milford, pursuant to Milford Borough Resolution RE2011-108 has established that employees are deemed to be employed on a full-time basis if said employee works a minimum of twenty-five (25) hours per week. 6. The Treasurer shall present monthly to the Governing Body for approval, warrants drawn to the order of the Borough of Milford Payroll Account as follows: a. In advance for all employees whose salaries are on an annual or weekly basis when such salaries are due and payable prior to the next Regular Meeting of the Governing Body. b. At the first meeting of the Governing Body in January each year there shall be approved an account to be designated “The Borough of Milford Payroll Account” and from time to time the Treasurer, upon receipt of a warrant for the amount due to such payroll account, shall deposit the same to the credit of the Payroll Account, charging the appropriate budgetary accounts therewith. c. The Treasurer shall thereafter draw checks on said payroll account to the employees entitled to payment therefrom. d. At each regular meeting of the Governing Body, the Treasurer shall submit for the approval or ratification as the case may be, the necessary payrolls for the amount due the officers and employees for compensation. The payroll shall be considered by the Governing Body in due course and approved if found to be correct. e. In case of error adjustment in the payroll, the Treasurer shall, and it shall be his/her duty to see that such error adjustment is properly corrected and an appropriate record made thereof. f. Such officers as may be designated by the Governing Body are hereby authorized to sign warrants drawn in favor of the payroll upon due notice that the appropriate payrolls have been approved by the proper committee and by the proper certifying authorities, which certifying authorities and committee shall be those designated in the Resolution mentioned in Section 5 thereof. 7. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

___________________ JAMES A. GALLOS MAYOR

ATTEST:

_______________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK Introduction: March 4, 2013 Public Hearing: April 1, 2013 Adoption: April 1, 2013 Publication April 11, 2013

FINAL ADOPTION ROLL CALL VOTE

NAME

AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Heller, C. x Bigley,R. x Huzar, A. x LaFevre, N. x Pursell, D x Sniffin, G. x

BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NUMBER 803-2013

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $6,500.00 CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD FOR TAX MAP REVISIONS WHEREAS, there are currently funds, raised by the current and previous budgets, within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Borough of Milford and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to make use of $6,500.00 for the allowable capital improvement of Tax Map Revisions. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1 The sum of $6,500.00 presently located in the Capital Improvement Fund is hereby appropriated for Tax Map Revisions. Section 2 In connection with the amount authorized in Section 1 hereof, the Mayor and Council makes the following determinations. a) The purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not a current expense and is an improvement which the Borough may lawfully make as a general capital improvement. b) The period of usefulness of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not in the limitation of the Local Bond Law and the reasonable life thereof is at least five (5) years. Section 3 All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of their inconsistency. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law.

_______________________________ JAMES A. GALLOS, MAYOR

ATTEST: __________________________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK Introduction : April 15, 2013 Public Hearing: May 20, 2013 Adoption : May 20, 2013 Publication : June 6, 2013

FINAL ADOPTION ROLL CALL VOTE NAME AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Heller, C. x Bigley, R. x LaFevre. x Huzar, A.. x Pursell, D x Sniffin, G. x

BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NUMBER 804-2013

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $7,000.00 CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD FOR PURCHASE OF ROAD EQUIPMENT (TRAILER) WHEREAS, there are currently funds, raised by the current and previous budgets, within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Borough of Milford and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to make use of $7,000.00 for the allowable capital improvement of Road Equipment (Trailer). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1 The sum of $7,000.00 presently located in the Capital Improvement Fund is hereby appropriated for Road Equipment (Trailer). Section 2 In connection with the amount authorized in Section 1 hereof, the Mayor and Council makes the following determinations. a) The purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not a current expense and is an improvement which the Borough may lawfully make as a general capital improvement. b) The period of usefulness of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not in the limitation of the Local Bond Law and the reasonable life thereof is at least five (5) years. Section 3 All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of their inconsistency. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. _______________________________ JAMES A. GALLOS, MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK Introduction : July 1, 2013 Public Hearing : Adoption : Publication :

FINAL ADOPTION ROLL CALL VOTE NAME AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Heller, C. Bigley, R. LaFevre. Huzar, A.. Pursell, D Sniffin, G.

BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NUMBER 805-2013

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $38,000.00 CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD FOR SURVEY AND DESIGN OF MOUNT NEBO ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, there are currently funds, raised by the current and previous budgets, within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Borough of Milford and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to make use of $38,000.00 for the allowable capital improvement of Survey and Design of Mount Nebo Road Improvement Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1 The sum of $38,000.00 presently located in the Capital Improvement Fund is hereby appropriated for Survey and Design of Mount Nebo Road Improvement Project.

Section 2

In connection with the amount authorized in Section 1 hereof, the Mayor and Council makes the following determinations.

a) The purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not a current expense and is an improvement which the Borough may lawfully make as a general capital improvement. b) The period of usefulness of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not in the limitation of the Local Bond Law and the reasonable life thereof is at least five (5) years.

Section 3

All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of their inconsistency. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. _______________________________ JAMES A. GALLOS, MAYOR

Section 4

ATTEST: __________________________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK Introduction : August 5, 2013 Public Hearing : September 3, 2013 Adoption : September 3, 2013 Publication : August 15, 2013

FINAL ADOPTION ROLL CALL VOTE NAME AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Heller, C. x Bigley, R. x LaFevre, N. x Huzar, A.. x Pursell, D x Sniffin, G.

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BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NUMBER 806-2013

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $1,996.00 CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD TO PURCHASE A GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER FOR THE BOROUGH GARAGE WHEREAS, there are currently funds, raised by the current and previous budgets, within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Borough of Milford and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to make use of $1,996.00 for the allowable capital improvement to purchase a garage door and opener for the Borough Garage. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1 The sum of $1,996.00 presently located in the Capital Improvement Fund is hereby appropriated to purchase a garage door and opener for the Borough Garage.. Section 2 In connection with the amount authorized in Section 1 hereof, the Mayor and Council makes the following determinations. a) The purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not a current expense and is an improvement which the Borough may lawfully make as a general capital improvement. b) The period of usefulness of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not in the limitation of the Local Bond Law and the reasonable life thereof is at least five (5) years. Section 3 All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of their inconsistency. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. _______________________________ JAMES A. GALLOS, MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK Introduction : September 3, 2013 Public Hearing : October 7, 2013 Adoption : October 7, 2013 Publication : October 24, 2013

FINAL ADOPTION ROLL CALL VOTE NAME AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Heller, C. x Bigley, R. x LaFevre, N. x Huzar, A.. x Pursell, D x Sniffin, G. x

ORDINANCE NEVER INTRODUCED DIED

BOROUGH OF MILFORD ORDINANCE NUMBER 808-2013

AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,435.00 CURRENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH OF MILFORD FOR PURCHASE OF ROAD EQUIPMENT (TRAILER) WHEREAS, there are currently funds, raised by the current and previous budgets, within the Capital Improvement Fund of the Borough of Milford and, WHEREAS, it is deemed appropriate to make use of $2,435.00 for the allowable capital improvement of Road Equipment (Trailer). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Milford, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, as follows: Section 1 The sum of $2,435.00 presently located in the Capital Improvement Fund is hereby appropriated for Road Equipment (Trailer). Section 2 In connection with the amount authorized in Section 1 hereof, the Mayor and Council makes the following determinations. a) The purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not a current expense and is an improvement which the Borough may lawfully make as a general capital improvement. b) The period of usefulness of the purpose described in Section 1 hereof is not in the limitation of the Local Bond Law and the reasonable life thereof is at least five (5) years. Section 3 All ordinances or parts of ordinances which are inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of their inconsistency. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage, approval, and publication as provided by law. _______________________________ JAMES A. GALLOS, MAYOR ATTEST: __________________________________ KAREN DYSART, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK Introduction : October 21, 2013 Public Hearing: Adoption : Publication :

FINAL ADOPTION ROLL CALL VOTE NAME AYES

NAYS

ABSTAIN

ABSENT

Heller, C. Bigley, R. LaFevre. Huzar, A.. Pursell, D Sniffin, G.