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Home My Public Portal About01-25-07 CouncilJANUARY 25, 2007 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2007, Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councihnembers Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Ronald Rios Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Noted absent was Councilmember Joseph Sitarz. NOTED ABSENT Mayor Reiman said there is a slight modification to the Rules of SIGNINBOOK Council which started in 2007. He said anyone who would like to address the Mayor and Council on any issue must sign the book. The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. OF ALLEGIANCE The Clerk stated that the 2007 Annual Meeting Notice was mailed to STATEMENT OF The Home News Tribune, The Star - Ledger and posted on the bulletin MEETING NOTICE board on December 27, 2006. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous APPROVAL affirmative vote of the five (5) Councihnembers present, the minutes OF MINUTES of January 7, 2007 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. JAN[ JARY 25, 2007 ORDINANCE #07 -01 The Clerk stated Ordinance #07 -01 was introduced and passed upon AMENDING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on CHAPTER 71, January 11, 2007. It was duly published in the Star - Ledger on January ALCOHOLIC 17, 2007 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after BEVERAGE FEES Public Hearing to be held on January 25, 2007 at approximately 6:00 2007 & 2008 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. PUBLICHEARING Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: HEARING CLOSED There being no continents or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum ORDINANCE #07 -01 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, LICENSING REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 71 ENTITLED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: January 25, 2007 Introduced: January 11, 2007 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: January 17, 2007 Hearing Held: January 25, 2007 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 2, 2007 JANUARY 25, 2007 The Clerk stated Ordinance 1107 -02 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on January 11, 2007. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on January 18, 2007 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on January 25, 2007 at approximately 6:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz ORDINANCE #07 -02 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Couneilmember Sitarz was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: January 25, 2007 Introduced: January 11, 2007 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: January 18, 2007 Hearing Held: January 25, 2007 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: January 31, 2007 ORDINANCE # 07 -02 PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTIONS ON POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS PUBLIC HEARING DARING CLOSED ADOPTED 3 JANUARY 2s, 2007 ORDINANCE #07 -03 The Clerk's stated Ordinance #07 -03 was introduced and passed upon AMENDING SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on ORDINANCE, January 11, 2007. It was duly published in the Star - Ledger on January RE: VARIOUS 17, 2007 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after OFFICIALS AND Public Hearing to be held on January 25, 2007 at approximately 6:00 DEPARTMENT P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were HEADS made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. PUBLICHEARING Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum ORDINANCE #07 -03 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71 -9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: January 25, 2007 Introduced: January 11, 2007 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: January 17, 2007 Hearing Held: January 25, 2007 Approved by: Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted February 2, 2007 JANUARY 25, 2007 The Clerk stated Ordinance 1107 -04 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on January 11, 2007. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on January 18, 2007 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on January 25, 2007 at approximately 6:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: There being no conunents or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councithnembes present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz ORDINANCE #07 -04 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councihnember Sitaiz was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: January 25, 2007 Introduced: January 11, 2007 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: January 18, 2007 Hearing Held: January 25, 2007 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: January 31, 2007 ORDINANCE # 07 -04 ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY PUBLIC HEARING HEARING CLOSED ADOPTED k. JANUARY 25, 2007 ORDINANCE # 07-05 The Clerk stated Ordinance 407 -05 was introduced and passed upon AMENDING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on ORDINANCE #03 -44, January 11, 2007. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune INCREASE /EXTENSION on January 18, 2007 with notice that it will be considered for final OF CERTAIN passage after Public Hearing to be held on January 25, 2007 at DEVELOPER'S FEES approximately 6:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. PUBLICHEARING Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Conncihnembers Rios and Bellino ORDINANCE #07 -05 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING & SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE #03 -44 PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE /EXTENSION OF CERTAIN DEVELOPER'S FEES" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Conncihnembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: January 25, 2007 Introduced: January 11 2007 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: January 18 2007 Hearing Held: January 25, 2007 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: January 31, 2007 6 JANUARY 25, 2007 A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items and new business. Martin Murray, 44 Tennyson Street presented Mayor Reiman with a plaque from the Little Carteret League. Mayor Reiman thanked Mr. Murray and read the plaque. Mr. Murray said Mayor Reiman helped his 14 year old all -star team cam money for their tournament in Canada. Mayor Reiman said the community was very proud of them and he was happy to give them money from his Children's Charity Trust Fund for their trip. There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public discussion portion of the meeting was closed. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections to the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions 407 -38 through #07 -47 were approved. MEETING OPENED PUBLIC INPUT ON ALL RESOLUTIONS O� W MEETING CLOSED CONSENT AGENDA 7 JANUARY 25, 2007 RESOLUTION # 07 -38 ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSE TO HOLY FAMILY CHURCH & ST. WIlaa1161101WWM:1 RESOLUTION #07 -38 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION 1107 -38 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE TO THE HOLY FAMILY R.C. CHURCH AND ST. JOSEPH R.C. CHURCH" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, ADOPTED Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION #07 -39 RESOLUTION #07 -39 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to CONDITIONALLY the Council for action. DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPERFOR Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples THE FORMER BALL GLASS FACILITY & RESOLUTION #07 -39 AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF A "CONDITIONALLY DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPER FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FORMER BALL GLASS FACILITY AND SURROUNDING PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, ADOPTED Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affimative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION #07 -40 RESOLUTION #07 -40 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING the Council for action. KAT'HYD'ORSI & OTTAVIA KURDYLA Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples HUMAN RELATIONS MEMBERS RESOLUTION 1/07 -40 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted In the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. kN JANUARY 25, 2007 RESOLUTION 407 -41 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION 1/07 -41 "CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE FOR 135 HIGH STREET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION #07 -42 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #07 -42 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION #07 -43 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councitmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION 1107 -43 "AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR MUNICIPAL BOND COUNSEL FOR THE 2007 CALENDAR YEAR was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 07.41 CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE FOR 135 HIGH STREET ADOPTED RESOLUTION # 07 -42 AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT ADOPTED RESOLUTION # 07 -43 AUTHORIZING RFQ'S FOR 2007 MUNICIPAL BOND COUNSEL ADOPTED 9 JANUARY 25, 2007 RESOLUTION #07 -44 ACCEPTING RFQ'S FOR 2007 SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT COUNSEL- DECOTHS, FITZPATRICK, COLE & WISLER & MCMANIMOM & SCOTLAND RESOLUTION #07 -44 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #07 -44 "ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FROM DECOTIIS, FITZPATRICK, COLE & WISLER AND MCMANIMON & SCOTLAND -2007 SPECIAL REDEVELOPMENT COUNSEL" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, ADOPTED Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION #07 -45 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, BEACON PLANNING FOR REDEVELOPMENT AREA ASSESSMENT - KINDER MORGAN RESOLUTION 407 -45 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION 407 -45 "PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BEACON PLANNING AND CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, TO PREPARE AN EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT REPORT AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING A POTENTIAL KINDER MORGAN REDEVELOPMENT AREA" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affinnative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION #07 -46 RESOLUTION 407 -46 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to SALARY RESOLUTION the Council for action. DEPUTY MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT HEADS Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #07 -46 "SALARY RESOLUTION DEPUTY MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT HEADS" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. 10 JANUARY 25, 2007 RESOLUTION #07 -47 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION 407 -47 "AUTHORIZING A PERSON -TO- PERSON TRANSFER OF A.B.C. LICENSE FROM REMY ENTERPRISES, INC. TO JASON KAPLAN" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellmo, Diaz, Ki m, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmenmber Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 07 -47 APPROVING ABC LICENSE TRANSFER FROM REIDY ENTERPRISES, INC TO JASON KAPLAN F."1979 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios all bills appearing PAYMENT OF BILLS on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councihuember Sitarz was noted absent. The Mayor said we will have the department reports in February BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Susan Naples said several months ago they hired a part time individual to do some of the cleaning duties so that the rest of the crew can do other things like carpentry and electrical work. She said the individual is doing a phenomenal job. She said the Buildings and Grounds Department is ready for snow. • 1 1 STANDING COMMITTEES 11 JANI JARY 25, 2007 STANDING FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Diaz COMMITTEES said they are working on the 2007 budget and meetings with all department heads will be set up soon. He said the Municipal Court received their amoral review which is conducted by the New Jersey Superior Court and they were commended on their leadership and overall operations. He congratulated and thanked Judge Comba and Court Administrator Debra Uhouse for a job well done. He reported continued progress. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS: Conuuittee Chairperson Krum congratulated the Volunteer Fire Department Line Officers that were sworn in last week by Council President Rios. He congratulated Captain Bonner, Captain Virag and Firefighter Biel who just returned from an area in Mississippi that was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina. He said these firefighters and thirty other firefighters fi•om around the country were there to build two playgrounds for the children who lost their school and playground and said they brought canned food and water to the area. He reported progress. PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY: Committee Chairperson Bellino said the Christmas decorations were kept up until Ukrainian Christmas. He said they are continuing to cut down trees. He reported progress. Mayor Reiman said for the Police Conunittee Report Councilmember Sitarz was absent. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Rios said PublicWorks has put into service three police cars, a sweeper and two sidewalk vacuums and a pick -up truck. He said they were able to put a spreader into service by converting a diesel engine into service and explained that the Borough obtained thirteen thousand dollars from scrap metal so that there would be no cost to taxpayers. He said the catch basins throughout the town were cleaned out and t.v.'d several times and briefly explained. He said Hayward Avenue and Beverly Street Pump 12 JANUARY 25, 2007 Stations went on line this year. He said the Streets and Roads Department helped the Parks Department dredge the pond in Carteret STANDING COMMITTEES Park and worked on the parking lot at the Waterfront Park. He said they painted crosswalks and handicapped parking spaces through out the town. He reported continued progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON: Committee Chairperson Naples said the school administration and the School Board are working together to update next year's curriculum and briefly explained. She said she felt it was exciting and it would bring the district up to par. She said the Principle's Forum, "School Update and Safe Learning Environment" will be held on Thursday, February 1" at the high school. Mayor Reiman asked Councilmember Naples to take back some MAYORREIMAN information to the next School Board Liaison Meeting. He said as COMMENTS discussed last year there was between thirty and fifty thousand dollars set aside from Corn mmity Block Grant finding for students in the middle and high school and there is money from developer impact fees that could increase the money to between fifty and seventy five thousand dollars to be used for the uniform program if they could start the program in the fall. The Mayor made the following appointment, needing no Council MAYOR APPOINTMENT confirmation. BRADLEY CRUMP PLANNING BOARD Planning Board CLASS 4 MEMBER Class 4- Member Bradley Crump 12/31/07 13 JANUARY 25, 2007 MAYOR'S Mayor Daniel J. Reiman made his appointments for the terms APPOINTMENTS WITH presented by law, effective immediately, upon consent Council: COUNCIL CONSENT OFFICE APPOINTEE TERM BOARD OF Board of Adiustment ADJUSTMENT Alternate Member Frank Wall 12/31/07 Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination. Councilmember Krim second it. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihmembers Bellino, Diaz, Kann, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councihmember Sitarz was noted absent. BOARD OF HEALTH Board of Health Member Susan Naples 12131/10 Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination. Councilmember Krum second it. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. MAYORREIMAN Mayor Reiman said we received an Open Space Grant for three HEALTH &NVELLNESS million dollars for a YMCA and /or Health and Wellness Center with a CENTER junior Olympic size pool, a four to five lane bowling alley in the basement, an indoor racquet ball, tennis and running track. He said there would be a weight room as well as a gym and perhaps a roller rink. He said the total cost would be seven and half to eight million dollars so they would have to go after every available grant or corporate endowment. Councilmember Naples asked if the facility would be able to do screenings. Mayor Reiman said they were in negotiations with a few hospitals such as Robert Wood Johnson and Raritan Bay so the intent is there. 14 JANUARY 25, 2007 There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS &C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councihnembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, .. 7 THLEEN M. BARNEY, TC /C %MMC Municipal Clerk KMB /cp 15 JANUARY 25, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING 16