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Mayor & Board of Aldermen

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

October 19, 2020

Town of Boonton

100 Washington Street

Open Public Meeting - 7:30 p.m.

Boonton, NJ 07005

OPEN PUBLIC SESSION – 7:30 P.M.

The Meeting of October 19, 2020 is now being recorded and called to order via ZOOM

FLAG SALUTE AND ROLL CALL VOTE:

ALDERMAN TITLE PRESENT ABSENT

Mr. Edward Robillard 1st Ward Alderman/Board President X

Mr. Cyril Wekilsky 1st Ward Alderman X

Ms. Marie DeVenezia 2nd Ward Alderwoman X

Dr. Edina Renfro-Michel 2nd Ward Alderwoman X

Mr. Joseph Bock 3rd Ward Alderman X

Mr. Joseph Fenske 3rd Ward Alderman X

Mr. James Lynch 4th Ward Alderman X

Mr. Michael Wade 4th Ward Alderman X-7:35pm

Mr. Richard Corcoran Mayor X

Mr. Fred Semrau Town Attorney X

Mr. Edward Pasternak Town Attorney X Mr. Neil Henry Town Administrator X

Ms. Cynthia Oravits Town Clerk X

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Adequate Notice

MAYOR’S STATEMENT

Pursuant to the requirements of RS 10:40-10, I announce and direct the Clerk to enter into the Minutes of this meeting an accurate statement to the effect that:

Pursuant to the requirements of RS 10:4-10, I announce and direct the Clerk to enter into the Minutes of this meeting an accurate statement to the effect that:

1. Notice of this meeting was posted at Town Hall on December 26, 2019 and this agenda was posted on October 17, 2020.

2. Notice of this meeting was published in the Citizen of Morris County and the Daily Record Newspapers on December 26, 2019 and a copy of this agenda was forwarded to each of the town’s official newspapers on October 17, 2020.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., and more specifically N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b), which authorizes the use of communications equipment to hold public meetings, and in consideration of Executive Order 107 issued by Governor Phil Murphy and guidance provided by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, the Town of Boonton hereby notifies the public that in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, while ensuring the continuity and continued operations of government, the Town will hold its regularly scheduled public meeting by way of a dial-in conference call on Monday, October 19, 2020 beginning at 7:30 p.m.

During the public session, members of the public will be muted until the public comment portion of the meeting is opened, and then unmuted to allow for public comment. Please note that while muted, the public will still be able to hear the governing body conduct business. The public portion will be opened by the Town Administrator following the conclusion of formal business. Once the public portion is concluded, the public will again be muted for the duration of the meeting

Any member of the public who wishes to participate in the meeting may do so by calling the following number:

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Oct 19, 2020 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Mayor & Board Regular Meeting - October 19th, 2020 Please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/95323977331?pwd=N1RsVlZ6clFsdFhUVGE2TUVVK0w2UT09 Passcode: VW32Aa

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799

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Webinar ID: 953 2397 7331

Passcode: 764622

International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/acIQcEsNUB

Please note that the website link has one passcode and the telephone dial-in numbers have a separate passcode. Please use the code that is appropriate for your device.

Because of the COVID-19 crisis we have moved the Board of Alderman meetings to an online format. In order to assure that the meeting proceeds in an orderly fashion please observe the following guidelines:

1. Mute phone when not speaking. Do not log on through the computer and the telephone line as it creates audio issues. Choose only one. Unmute your phone when you are called on to speak or wish to speak.

2. Announce yourself when you are speaking – for instance “This is Mayor Corcoran …..” or “This is Richard Corcoran from Birch Street I would like to ….”

3. Speak slowly and clearly as it helps with the recording.

Members of the public who are unable to utilize the access method due to a disability may submit written comments or questions by contacting the Town Clerk at townclerk@boonton.org prior to the meeting, up until

Monday, October 19, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. The comments or questions, which must include the individual’s name and address, will be read into the record during the public portion of the meeting.

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BOONTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT/OEM/FINANCE

1. Health Department: Public Health Nurse Mandi Bendett reported that 97 total cases of COVID-19 have been reported for the Town. Over the past week, there are 3 new cases, over the past 6 weeks, we have had over 6 new cases. There are a total of 1052 negative cases, however. The flu clinic will be held on October 20, 2020 and she advised if anyone needs a home visit, she can be contacted at 973-885-3363 for an appointment.

Alderman Bock asked for confirmation of how many negative tests there are and if the same person could take the test two times? Alderman Wade commented that he is glad to see she is now reporting the negative cases rather than just the positive ones. It gives more hope. Alderwoman Renfro-Michel asked if the information or results ultimately go to the Town? Ms. Bendett explained the state health department forwards the information to the Towns. Alderwoman DeVenezia asked if Boonton has “held steady” to the NJ Firemen’s Home and was told there have not been any new cases in the past few months there. She has been seeing negative tests because they are required to test every two weeks. Mayor Corcoran explained that information is on our website showing weekly updates. There is no need to wait until our bi-weekly board meetings to get updated information.

2. OEM: Deputy Director Scott Bednar stated that the Town is in good shape regarding possession of PPE having approximately a three-month supply. Mike Gulla helps stock the Boonton Kiwanis as well. Work is being done on obtaining proposals for a new generator for the Town. The DPW is in the process of moving the generator currently located at the Recreation Center over to the Senior Center in order to create a warming/charging station, if needed in the future.

Alderwoman Renfro-Michel is happy to see the creation of a warming station. Alderwoman DeVenezia questioned if having this at our Senior Center will be a part of our Hazard Mitigation Plan and was told Yes, it will. Alderman Wade thanked Mike Gulla for helping the first aid squad.

3. Finance: Mayor Corcoran said there were some follow-up questions regarding the tax collectors report so he had no report at this time.

4. Administrator: Neil Henry said he met with the caretaker/scheduled of the Senior Citizen’s Center, Edith Bacchetta. They are preparing to open the center and the maximum amount of people allowed inside will be 25. All responsibility of this building and scheduling will now be done by Recreation Director Tracy Pryer, and the Facility Usage Form will need to be revised. He also reported that the Senior Citizen Bus will be ready to go, allowing 3 people at a time (the driver being one of those three). When there is a lull in senior transportation, Geri Carcich will continue to work at the Recycling Center. Mr. Henry also spoke about the Corona Virus Relief Fund. The County of Morris has been allocated $8.9M and it’s his

understanding that the Town should receive approximately $125-150K. However, he will need to look into this further. That amount should cover the Towns expenses for equipment and supplies.

Mr. Henry reported that he spoke with Laura Wagner, Boonton Main Street Director, how has been working on grants from NJ Main Street, and he supplied her with information needed for these

applications. One of the projects would be to place bollards on the side streets along Main Street which could be useful instead of paying for police/DPW overtime for events held on Main Street.

Alderwoman DeVenezia thanked Mr. Henry for his quick response to Ms. Wagner. Alderman Fenske asked if the senior bus information will be on the website. He was told it would be advertised on the

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website, FB, Nixle and Ms. Carcich will be contacting the senior citizens as well. Regarding the Corona Virus Relief Fund, Alderman Lynch asked if we need to apply for this money from the County? Mr. Henry explained there is a whole process and he will look into this further.

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PRESENTATION

Boy Scout Stephen Kanefke, Troop One, gave a Power Point presentation for his Eagle Scout Project at the Sheep Hill Observatory Campsite which will be creating a trail behind Camp Estler as well as building two benches. Mayor Corcoran indicated that it needs to be confirmed that his project is within the Town of Boonton boundaries, as part of the property is actually in Boonton Township. The Mayor and Board all had positive comments and commended Mr. Kanefke for this project.

Alderman Bock added that hopefully, he can work with the DPW to help him. Alderman Fenske recommended he coordinate with Shawn Murray, who is also working on his Eagle Scout project of planting trees in the area. He also recommended he meet with Astrological Association and with the DPW. He added that he may ask the Board if any donations are requested for this project.

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CORRESPONDENCE

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Good Afternoon,

To whom it may concern, the Boonton Eagle Martial Arts family is working with our wonderful parent members to provide an extremely safe Halloween experience for the children in our program, as well as the community! We want to hold an EMA TRUNK OR TREAT in a designated parking lot in Boonton. We are very excited for this event and we would love for you all to come!

In regards to keeping everyone safe, we are requiring the following - Every child, parent, and coach shall wear a mask

- Each car will have their own hand sanitizer bottle to ensure cleanliness - Maintaining social distance when traveling form vehicle to vehicle

We are also ensuring that parents register their cars in advance (so we know who is coming) and have an approved theme, we are sticking to Disney and Superhero themes!

We want to provide this amazing experience for the children of our community as well as keep them safe! We would love for you all to come with your children if possible!

Please let me know what you think about our Trunk or Treat event! Coach Maha

Eagle Martial Arts 973-979-0425 719 Main Street Boonton NJ 07005

DISCUSSION: Discussion took place regarding have an event such as this during COVID-19. Alderman Lynch

commented that he is undecided because schools and the town have canceled events at this time. Alderman Fenske does not feel comfortable with this taking place. Administrator Henry stated all those municipal departments received the guidelines from the NJ Dept. of Health prior to canceling events such as this. Alderman Bock asked if Coach Maha was online for questions. Mayor Corcoran reminded him that he has the opportunity now to make comments regarding this correspondence. Mr. Bock supports this event, particularly if it’s on a private lot, adding that people have a right to assemble. Alderman Wekilsky said there are no times specified in their request and feels the same as Mr. Lynch. Alderman Robillard does not approve of having an event on a town parking lot.

Upon the following Roll Call vote, it was decided that this request be denied to be held in a municipal parking lot.:

MOVED: LYNCH SECOND: FENSKE

BOARD MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT

Mr. Bock X Ms. DeVenezia X Mr. Fenske X Mr. Lynch X Dr. Renfro-Michel X Mr. Robillard X Mr. Wade X Mr. Wekilsky X Mayor Corcoran X _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

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CONSENT AGENDA

RESOLUTION 20-248

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN APPROVING MEETING MINUTES

WHEREAS, Minutes of the previous meeting(s) have been submitted to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for their review and approval.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey that the Minutes from the following meeting(s) are hereby approved as typed and filed in the Town Clerk’s office:

October 5, 2020

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RESOLUTION 20-249

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS

WHEREAS, vouchers for payment have been submitted to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen by the various municipal departments.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris and State of New Jersey, all vouchers approved by the respective committees be and are hereby ordered paid. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

RESOLUTION 20-250

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO REDEEM TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #20-00005

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has been paid $140.29, the necessary amount to redeem the following Tax Sale Certificate held by Pro Cap 8 within 10 days for property assessed to Brendan Ganguzza:

Certificate Block/Lot Address Tax Title Lien Premium Total Redemption

20-00005 26-20 1256 Birch Street $140.29 $700.00 $840.29

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector, upon receipt of the Tax Sale Certificate properly endorsed for cancellation, be authorized to draw a check for $840.29 from the Trust Account and forward said check to the lienholder Pro Cap 8, 50 South 16th Street, Suite 2050, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be authorized to cancel lien #20-00005 from the municipal record. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

RESOLUTION 20-251

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TAX COLLECTOR TO REDEEM TAX SALE CERTIFICATE #20-00012

WHEREAS, the Tax Collector has been paid $1,255.83, the necessary amount to redeem the following Tax Sale Certificate held by Ridgeback Ventures LLC within 10 days for property assessed to BTS Boonton LLC

Certificate Block/Lot Address Tax Title Lien Premium Total Redemption

20-00012 69-75.02 520-550 Myrtle Avenue $1,255.83 0.00 $1,255.83

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector, upon receipt of the Tax Sale Certificate properly endorsed for cancellation, be authorized to draw a check for $1,255.83 from the Trust Account and forward said check to the lienholder Ridgeback Ventures, LLC, PO Box 503, Mt. Freedom, NJ 07970

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be authorized to cancel lien #20-00012 from the municipal record. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

RESOLUTION 20-252

RESOLUTION TO REFUND OVERPAYMENT BLOCK 82 LOT 9

WHEREAS, the property located at 205 Holmes Street, Block 82 Lot 9, previously owned by Kristin Begley, sold in July, 2019, and

WHEREAS, there were two payments direct debited out of her checking account for the utility bill after the property was sold in the total amount of $250.60 and

WHEREAS, Kristin has requested a refund due to the error

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, that the Chief Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized and directed to issue a check to Kristin Begley in the amount of $250.60 for water/sewer payment.

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RESOLUTION 20-253

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, NEW JERSEY,

AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO TOPOLOGY FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO DIVISION STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN: TOWNWIDE AREA IN NEED OF REHABILITATION, PHASE II

WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton is desirous of obtaining professional services; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen deem it in the best interests of the residents of the Town of Boonton to retain the services of Topology, 60 Union Street, #1N, Newark, NJ 07105 a corporation in the State of New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq., permits the hiring of professional services without advertising and public bid and requires that the resolution authorizing same be available for public inspection;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, as follows:

1. That the Administrator and Clerk be and are hereby authorized to execute a contract on the Town’s behalf with Topology for professional services for the Division Street Redevelopment Plan; Town wide area in need of rehabilitation

2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a “professional service” in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the contract is awarded for services to be performed by a person or persons licensed and authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and the services to be rendered are of an unspecific nature not compatible with competitive bidding.

3. The term of services shall be from the date of acceptance of the agreement until its completion, in full accordance with the terms and conditions thereof, not to exceed $14,000.00.

4. This award is contingent upon certification by the Chief Financial Officer that sufficient funding exists therefore. 5. Notice of this action shallbe published in “The Daily Record” newspaper within ten (10) days of the passage thereof.

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RESOLUTION 20-254

AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BOONTON TO APPLY TO THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM FUNDING

WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton, County of Morris, State of New Jersey desires to apply to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for grant funding under the Transportation Alternative Program; and

WHEREAS, the Grace Lord Park Trail Restoration project meets all the criteria necessary to receive funding under the Transportation Alternative Program; and

WHEREAS, the Grace Lord Park Trail Restoration project will encourage alternative modes of transportation, enhance the travel experience, improve open space and smart growth, and improve the quality of life for the residents of Boonton Town and

WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton agrees to assume a commitment for maintenance of the project after construction is completed; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton fully supports the proposed Transportation Alternative project, and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the Town of Boonton, County of Morris, State of New Jersey authorizes the Mayor or Business Administrator to submit an electronic grant application identified as TA-2020- Grace Lord Park Trail Restoration-00019 to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for funding under the Transportation Alternative Program on behalf of the Town of Boonton.

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RESOLUTION 20-255

RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION FOR NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton is applying for funding to restore the trail in Grace Lord Park; and

WHEREAS, the project will restore the trail in Grace Lord Park; and

WHEREAS, maintenance of the facility, once constructed, will be assumed by Town of Boonton;

I hereby certify that $14,000.00 is are available in the Municipal Budget, A/C 0-01-20-100-288

_________________________________________ Yolanda Dykes, CFO

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton that it hereby supports the submission of a grant application for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program to the State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation and authorizes the Mayor or Business Administrator to execute any and all documents necessary and related to the submission of said grant application or grant agreement.

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RESOLUTION 20-256

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE 2020 MORRIS COUNTY, NEW JERSEY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE

WHEREAS, all jurisdictions within Morris County have exposure to hazards that increase the risk to life, property, environment, and the County and local economy; and

WHEREAS; pro-active mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and

WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for pre and post disaster hazard mitigation programs; and

WHEREAS; a coalition of Morris County municipalities with like planning objectives has been formed to pool resources and create consistent mitigation strategies within Morris County; and

WHEREAS, the coalition has completed a planning process that engages the public, assesses the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of natural hazards, develops a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals and objectives, and creates a plan for implementing, evaluating and revising this strategy;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton:

1) Adopts in its entirety, the 2020 Morris County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (the “Plan”) as the jurisdiction’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and resolves to execute the actions identified in the Plan that pertain to this jurisdiction.

2) Will use the adopted and approved portions of the Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.

3) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs and mechanisms under its jurisdictional authority.

4) Will continue its support of the Mitigation Planning Committee as described within the Plan. 5) Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all participants in this Plan.

6) Will incorporate mitigation planning as an integral component of government and partner operations. 7) Will provide an update of the Plan in conjunction with the County no less than every five years.

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RESOLUTION 20-257

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $761,000 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY.

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MORRIS, NEW JERSEY, AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Pursuant to a bond ordinance of the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris (the “Town”) entitled: “Bond ordinance providing for the acquisition of the Darress Theater in and by the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris, New Jersey, appropriating $800,000, and authorizing the issuance of $761,000 bonds or notes of the Town, for financing such appropriation”, finally adopted on September 8, 2020 (#19-2020), bond anticipation notes of the Town in a principal amount not exceeding $761,000 shall be issued for the purpose of temporarily financing the improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of said bond ordinance, including (to any extent necessary) the renewal of any bond anticipation notes heretofore issued therefor.

All bond anticipation notes (the “notes”) issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the treasurer, the chief financial officer or the acting chief financial officer of the Town (the “Chief Financial Officer”), provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer and shall be signed and sealed by officials and officers of the Town in any manner permitted by N.J.S.A. §40A:2-25. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with the notes issued hereunder, and the Chief Financial Officer’s signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. §40A:2-8. The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes at not less than par from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body of the Town at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes hereunder is made. Such report must include the principal amount, interest rate and maturities of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser.

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Any note issued pursuant to this resolution shall be a general obligation of the Town, and the Town’s faith and credit are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the notes and, unless otherwise paid or payment provided for, an amount sufficient for such payment shall be inserted in the budget and a tax sufficient to provide for the payment thereof shall be levied and collected.

The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized and directed to do all other matters necessary, useful, convenient or desirable to accomplish the delivery of the notes to the purchasers thereof as promptly as possible, including (i) the preparation, execution and dissemination of a Preliminary Official Statement and Final Official Statement with respect to the notes, (ii) preparation, distribution and publication, if necessary, of a Notice of Sale with respect to the notes, (iii) execution of a Continuing Disclosure Undertaking, with respect to the notes in

accordance with Rule 15c2-12 promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and (iv) execution of an arbitrage and use of proceeds certificate certifying that, among other things, the Town, to the extent it is empowered and allowed under applicable law, will do and perform all acts and things necessary or desirable to assure that interest paid on the notes is not included in gross income under Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

All action heretofore taken by Town officials and professionals with regard to the sale and award of the notes is hereby ratified, confirmed, adopted and approved.

This resolution shall take effect immediately.

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RESOLUTION 20-258

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON AUTHORIZING THE BOONTON WATER DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF A CAMERA SYSTEM

WHEREAS, the Town of Boonton received quotes for Water Department Camera Systems, in accordance with the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. §40A:11-1, et seq.; and

WHEREAS, two (2) proposals were received from:

Contractor Amount

Tristate Environmental Services LLC PO Box 605, 112 Phillips Rd. Millford NJ 08848

$ 8,978.00

Jet Vac Equipment 195 Green Pond Road Rockaway NJ 07866

$ 9,750.00

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen are satisfied with the proposal submitted by Tristate Environmental Services, LLC which satisfies the best interest of the Town and being in conformance with the requirements promulgated pursuant to the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. §40A:11-1 et seq.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Town of Boonton, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, as follows:

1. It does hereby authorize the issuance of a Contract to Tristate Environmental Services, LLC at the above referenced address at a total cost not to exceed $ 8,978.00.

2. The Town Administrator be and is authorized to execute the aforementioned Contract.

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RESOLUTION 20-259

RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR STREET CLOSURE

WHEREAS, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church has submitted an application for the closure of Birch Street on Sundays during the month of November and December, 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic; and

WHEREAS, The Church as receiving prior authorization to close Birch Street throughout the Summer in order to hold Sunday Mass at 10:30 – 12:30.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, New Jersey, that all papers being in good order, the Clerk is hereby authorized to approve the closure of Birch Street on Sundays, 10:30 am – 12:30 p.m. during the months of November, December, 2020.

RESOLUTION 20-260

RESOLUTION AKNOWLEDGING THE BEST PRACTICES INVENTORY

BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Boonton, that the CY 2020 Best Practice Inventory Program has been reviewed and discussed.

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I hereby certify that funds are available in the General Capital Budget Account # _________________________

_________________________________________ Yolanda Dykes, CFO

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RESOLUTION 20-261

RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF BOONTON APPROVING THE TERMINAL LEAVE OF ANDRE GIBSON AND ACCEPTING AND RELYING UPON ANDRE GIBSON’S RETIREMENT

WHEREAS, Andre Gibson has been employed by the Town of Boonton Police Department since August, 1993, rising to his current rank and position of Sergeant; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Gibson has indicated that he seeks to retire, effective November 12, 2020 and after his final day of work on October 20, 2020 end his active service and utilize terminal leave until the date of his retirement; and

WHEREAS, the terminal leave provision of the collective negotiations agreements between the Superior Officer Associates of Boonton Local #212 and the Town of Boonton, is the basis for determining the amount of terminal leave to which Mr. Gibson shall be entitled; and

WHEREAS, the parties hereto wish to resolve and memorialize the arrangements made from the date of this Agreement to November 12, 2020 in terms of the terminal leave and retirement of Mr. Gibson.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:

1. Mr. Gibson shall file for retirement with the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits, PFRS, prior to being afforded and placed on terminal leave, in accordance with Article VII of the collective negotiations agreement between the Superior Officer Association of Boonton Local #212 and the Town of Boonton. Upon executing the Memorandum of Agreement, Mr. Gibson shall simultaneously provide an irrevocable letter of retirement effective November 12, 2020, which is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2. On October 13, 2020, Mr. Gibson had accumulated one hundred and ninety-five (195) hours of sick leave,

one hundred and thirty (130) hours shall be allocated towards Mr. Gibson’s terminal leave time and the remaining sixty-five (675) hours shall be forfeited in accordance with Article VII of the collective negotiations agreement between the Superior Officer Association of Boonton Local #121 and the Town of Boonton.

3. Upon receipt of the executed irrevocable letter of retirement, Mr. Gibson shall be approved and placed on terminal leave upon completion of work on October 20, 2020 through November 11, 2020.

4. Effective after five (5) hours of work on October 20, 2020, Mr. Gibson shall not perform any police duties on behalf of the Town of Boonton Police Department while on terminal leave with the exclusion of appearing for any required court and/or hearing matters. Compensation for court-hearing appearance shall be paid in accordance with the collective negotiations agreement between the Superior Officer Association of Boonton Local #212 and the Town of Boonton.

5. Mr. Gibson shall remain on the payroll until his retirement date and the Town shall pay him his regular salary at his rate of pay in effect as of October 20, 2020 (including holiday pay and longevity pay) and continue his medical benefits until November 12, 2020. Should there be any increases in salary pursuant to the collective negotiations agreement between the Superior Officer Association of Boonton Local #212 and the Town of Boonton (2016-2018), Mr. Gibson’s terminal leave salary shall be increased accordingly. in addition, upon a negotiated and a fully executed and ratified successor collective negotiations agreement between the Town of Boonton and the Superior Officer Association of Boonton Local #121, Mr. Gibson will be afforded a retroactive payment for any increases in salary for 2019 and 2020. The Town shall advise the Division of Pensions and Benefits of any retroactive salary increases stemming from a fully executed and ratified successor collective negotiations agreement.

6. On October 20, 2020, Mr. Gibson shall return all Town equipment and keys in his possession. 7. Upon retirement, Mr. Gibson shall not be afforded any payment for accrued leave time.

8. All other terms of employment not specifically addressed in the Memorandum of Agreement and which are more fully set forth in the Superior Officer Association of Boonton Local #212 and the Town of Boonton (2016-2018) collective negotiations agreement shall continue to apply to Mr. Gibson during his terminal leave with the Town of Boonton. Effective November 12, 2020, Mr. Gibson will be afforded any applicable and eligible retiree benefits pursuant to the Superior Officer Association of Boonton Local 212 and the Town of Boonton (2016-2018) collective negotiations agreement.

9. Mr. Gibson and the Town mutually represent and agree that the Agreement contains all of the provisions of the agreement reached with the Town and Mr. Gibson with regard to terminal leave and his irrevocable retirement and that the Memorandum of Agreement can only be modified by way of a written addendum or amendment signed by both parties and attached hereto.

10. Mr. Gibson shall be permitted to retain his service weapon at the time of retirement. However, Mr. Gibson agrees that he is solely responsible for the use and ownership of his service weapon upon retirement. Mr. Gibson shall indemnify the Town of Boonton in all matters regarding the use and/or misuse of his service weapon during retirement.

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CONSENT AGENDA VOTE

Roll Call Vote for Resolutions 20-248 through 20-261

MOVED: WEKILSKY SECOND: RENFRO-MICHEL

Alder Bock asked if the Mayor was going to ask if anyone of the Aldermen want to pull anything (resolutions) off of this Consent Agenda. Be believed one of his colleagues had a question about bonding. Mayor Corcoran advised if that was his question, that person could do that when they vote, and reminded him this is open for discussion at this time. Alderman Fenske commented that regarding Best Practices, we should address a plan for our networking/electronic communications. Mr. Henry advised that this will be part of the budget portion in 2021. Our infrastructure in Town Hall is inefficient at this time. We will need to put in funding for rewiring, etc. in order to meet security issues from the JIF. We are covered, however, we need to enhance it next year. Alderman Wekilsky questioned Resolution 20-257 asking about bonding for temporary financing improvements and if it was for financing the Darress Theatre? Administrator Henry confirmed it clearly states for the acquisition of the building.

BOARD MEMBER YES NO ABSTAIN RECUSE ABSENT

Mr. Bock X

Ms. DeVenezia X

Mr. Fenske X 253 –On advice from county and due to professional concerns

Mr. Lynch 254 Dr. Renfro-Michel X Mr. Robillard X Mr. Wade X Mr. Wekilsky X Mayor Corcoran X ____________________________________________________________________________________________ General Discussion

Mayor & Board of Aldermen, Town Attorney, Town Administrator

1. Pepe Field Playground Proposals – Mayor Corcoran explained that two proposals were received for equipment at Pepe Field. There are two options; A) Accept the proposal for a smaller, less expensive playground, or B) Accept the proposal for the more expensive equipment using future funding from the 2021 budget.

Alderwoman Renfro-Michel made a motion to approve one of the proposals and Alderman Wade seconded the motion:

Option A: Less Expensive with basketball court: Alderman Lynch Option B: Flagship playground installed in 2021: Alderman Bock,

Alderwoman DeVenezia Alderman Fenske Alderwoman Renfro-Michel Alderman Robillard Alderman Wade Alderman Wekilsky Mayor Corcoran. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mayor Corcoran opened the meeting to the public for comment. Having nobody come forward, he closed this portion of the meeting.

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ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

MOVED: WEKILSKY SECONDED: WADE TIME: 9:15

VOICE VOTE: IN FAVOR: X AGAINST:_____

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