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Home My Public Portal About06-28-07 CouncilJUNE 28, 2007 A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, Thursday, June 28, 2007, 6:00 P.M., Memorial Municipal Building, 61, Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: Councilmember Jorge Diaz Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Ronald G. Rios Noted Absent were Councihnembers Vincent Bellino and Joseph W. Sitarz. Also noted present was Borough Attorney, Robert J. Bergen. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. The Clerk stated that on December 27, 2006, the 2007 Annual Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Minutes of June 7 and 14, 2007 were approved and transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. June 28, 2007 . MWDy j% STATT�fEPIP OF MEETING NOTICE MINWES FOR APPROVAL 1 JUNE 28, 2007 a) 2007 CHS Mayor Reiman ammunced that this evening they would be Scholarship presenting the 2007 CHS Scholarship Awards and HRC Grammar Awards School Poster Contest awards. He went on to say that before they b)HRC Grammar would be giving out the awards he would be introducing Mr. Joe School Poster McNellis of Zozzaro Brothers. He gave some history on them, Contest explaining that they are a new recycling operator in Carteret in the Port District. The facility had operated for some time under Mayor, Re: different management and ownership and Zozzaro Brothers Zozzaro Brothers recently acquired it. We are receiving tax rebates back to the community to the amount of the recycling we contribute to this facility and as part of our agreement the Borough receives a Host Community Fee for any recyclables received in this facility from other towns. He then welcomed Joe McNelis fi•om Zozzaro Brothers who would be presenting a check to the Borough. Mr. McNelis explained he wanted to hold off on the presentation until a little further into the meeting because he was waiting for other representatives to be present. Scholarship Mayor Reiman then went on to present the 2007 Scholarship Awards Awards explaining about five (5) years ago they created the Children's Charity Fund in town, which provides dollars for Sportsmen, Little League and events for Boy and Girl Scouts and special scholarships for medical and educational needs and other activities, raising over the last five (5) years $160,000.00. He explained the staff is all volunteers and went on to say that every year he gives out scholarships to graduating seniors who will be continuing their education to one of the local or regional universities or colleges. This year they will continue that and have increased them to expand from academic achievements to athletic achievements. He then began to announce the recipients of the awards and asked them to announce the college they will be attending. He is awarding them each a $500.00 scholarship. The receipents are: Dennis DiMascio Charles Andrei cisk PI JUNE 28, 2007 Joe Gadomski Patrick D'Emilio Jon Philip Ashley Gaspano Shawn O'Connor Jennifer Kaskiw Cassandra Beluch Nick Bandoni Steven Colditz Council President Rios, liaison to the HRC Committee, made mention of Rebecca Kately the Chairwoman and Michael Joya, the Vice Chariman of the Committee. Mayor Reiman then announced the awards for the HRC Grammar School Poster Contest. First Place and Second Place awards were given to students from St. Joseph School, Columbus School, Nathan Hale School and Minue School. ORDINANCE #07 -19 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on July 12, 2007, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Rios and Krum . Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Diaz, Komi, Naples and Rios voted in the Affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Sitarz were noted Absent. "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY - GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" Scholarships Awards Cont: Poster Contest ORDINANCE #07 -19 "Approving and Authorizing a Leas Agreement with the MCIA Relating to Capital Equipment" First Reading 3 JUNE 28, 2007 Public Portion Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Rios and Naples and on Resolutions / unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councihnembers Agenda Items present, the public portion on Resolutions /Agenda Items and New Business was opened to the public. Public Portion Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Rios and Naples and Closed unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the public portion was closed. Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda RESOLUTIONS #07 -172 through 907 -178 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz RESOIITPION #07 -172 RESOLUTION #07 -172 "Directing the "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses" LICENSE RESOLUPION #07 -173 RESOLUTION #07 -173 "Appointing Dennis Cherepski to the "Appointing Dennis Cherepski to the Carteret Redevelopment Carteret Agency" Redevelopment Agenr-Y RESOLUTION #07 -174 "Approving 2007 -2008 ABC License Renewals" RESOLUTION #07 -174 "Approving 2007 -2008 ABC License Renewals" 4 RESOLUTION 407 -175 "Refund of Tax and /or Sewer Fee Overpayments" RESOLUTION #07 -176 "Endorsing FY 2008 NJDOT Grant Application for Carteret River Walk & Bikeway" RESOLUTION #07 -177 "Approving Payment Certificate #3 and Change Order #1 for Zenith Construction -Phase II -B Waterfi•ont Amenities" RESOLUTION #07 -178 "Approving Payment Certificate #6 and Change Order #3 for V &K Construction - Carteret Park Pond Restoration" were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the Affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Sitarz were noted Absent. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the Affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Sitarz were noted Absent. JUNE 28 2007 RESOLUTION #07 -175 "Refund of Tax and/ or Sewer Fee Overpayments" RESOLUTION #07 -176 "Endorsing FY 2008 NJDOr Grant Application for Carteret River Walk & Bikeway" RFSOLUPION #07 -177 "Authorizing Payment Certificate #3 and Change Order #1 for Zenith Construction Phase II -B Waterfron Amenities" RESOLUTION #07 -178 "Approving Payment Certificate #6 and Change Order #3 for V&K Construction- Center Park Pond Restoration" Adopted PAYMENT OF B ILiS 5 JUNE 28, 2007 Zozzoro Brothers Zozzaro Brothers — Recycling Agreement. Presentation There were three (3) gentlemen present. Mayor Reiman asked them to come forward and give a presentation. They thanked the Mayor and Council for supporting them and they presented him with a check for $22,000.00 and signed the agreement. Mayor Reiman then reminded everyone present that the ribbon cutting for Washington Avenue Business District was being done that evening and he encouraged everyone to stop down and patronize the businesses. Cannittee Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion to set aside Committee Reports Reports and conclude the meeting. ADJOURNED Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous affirmative votes of the four (4) Councilmembers present, this meeting was Adjourned at approximately 6:25 P.M. Respectfulty. submitted, Municipal Clerk KMB /h 6