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Home My Public Portal About03-03-2011 agendaAgenda Meeting ' %ieh 3, 2011 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, March 24, 2011, was held on March 3, 2011, 6:00 P.M., Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz Dennis DiMascio Randy Krum " Joseph Sitarz At approximately 6:01 P.M. Councilwoman Naples was noted present. Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and Robert J. Bergen, Borough Attorney. March 3, 2011 Roll Call Also Noted Present Present The Clerk stated that on January 3, 2011 the 2011 Annual Notice was mailed to Statement of Meeting The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board. It Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 4, 2011. The Meeting was opened with a minute of Silent Prayer and the Pledge of Silent Prayer /Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. Allegiance Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative Minutes for Approval vote of the full Council present, the Minutes of February 17, 2011 were approved and transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Agenda Meeting March 3, 2011 Proclamation Girl Scouts Mayor Reiman said he has a special Proclamation in honor and celebration of the ninety -ninth Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America. Mayor read the Proclamation into the Meeting PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Wednesday, March 12 marks the 99` anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia; and WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has inspired millions of girls and women with the highest ideals of courage, confidence and character, and WHEREAS, the Girl Scout leadership experience girls develop the skills and lessons that will serve them a lifetime so that they may contribute to their communities; and WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities available to them today in math, science, sports, technology, health and other fields that can expand their horizons; and WHEREAS, more than 3 million current Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 99 years of this American tradition with nearly 50 million women who are former Girl Scouts and living proof of the impact of this amazing Movement; NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Mayor of the Borough of Carteret, do hereby applaud the commitment Girl Scouting has made to support the leadership development of America's girls and proudly proclaim the week of March 6, 2011 as Girl Scout Week. The Mayor noted that Councilwoman Naples was a Girl Scout a few years ago. Councilwoman Naples replied "just a few ". She said she was looking at some of these numbers, 80,935. 1 was in Troop 168. She wished the girls her congratulations and said it was a great organization. Agenda Meeting March 3, 2011 Mayor Reiman said they were not even going to do the math on that! He then commended the young ladies and presented them with the Proclamation. Michele Chubenko spoke about Girl Scouting. March 12, 2011, marks the 99 Michele Chubenko Anniversary of Girl Scouts. During Girl Scout week, Sunday March 6 th to spoke about Girl Saturday, March 12 we will celebrate leadership and (inaudible) impact in their Scouts Community. Girl Scouts. (inaudible) true value of Girl Scouting today. Thank You. Mayor Reiman said he is trying to fix the West Carteret School House for a permanent Girl Scout House. At approximately 6:11 P.M. Councilman Diaz was noted absent. At approximately 6:12 P. M. a Recess was held. At approximately 6:14 P.M. the meeting Reconvened. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilman Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz were noted present. Mayor Reiman then read into the record the Proclamation for Disabilities Awareness Day. PROCLAMATION "CARTERET DISABILITIES AWRENESS DAY" WHEREAS, the Carteret Office for the Disabled will hold its twenty- seventh Annual "Carteret Disabilities Day" on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the St.Demetrius Hall, Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M.; and Noted Absent: Councilman Diaz Recess Reconvened Roll Call Mayor Reiman read Proclamation for Disabilities Awareness into the Meeting WHEREAS, Carteret Disabilities Awareness Day is held as an information and social gathering to be enjoyed by all who choose to attend; and Agenda Meeting March 3, 2011 WHEREAS, this event is only made possible through the combined efforts of many volunteers from non - profit organizations and Borough Departments and businesses within our community; and WHEREAS, the Office for the Disabled continues to expand opportunities for Disabled Persons to achieve their goals, developing and using their capabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, MAYOR IF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET do hereby proclaim: SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011 CARTERET DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY "CARING AND SHARING" FURTHERMORE, I urge the entire community to participate in said program making it a great success. ORDINANCE #11 -3 ORDINANCE #11 -3 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the "INDEX RATE ORDINANCE" Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held March 24, 2011, 6:00 P.M., upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz noted absent. ORDINANCE #11 -3 "INDEX RATE ORDINANCE" Resolutions RESOLUTIONS - 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 2. Resolution In Support of RCA Project Agreement. 3. Accepting Grant from Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Public Entity Program. Agenda Meeting March 3, 2011 4. Introduction of the 2011 Local Municipal Budget. 5. Appointing Police Sergeants — Douglas Kopin and Robert Wargocki, from NJ Civil Service Certified List. 6. Refund of Tax and /or ewer Fee Overpayments. 7. Authorizing Agreement for Certain Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services. 8. Conditionally Designating Redeveloper for Block 22, Lots 2 & 3 within the Washington Avenue Redevelopment Area. Resolutions #11 -45 through #11 -51 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION #11 -45 "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF RCA PROJECT AGREEMENT" Mayor Reiman noted that this resolution is for the Veteran's Housing Building. RESOLUTION #11 -46 "ACCEPTING GRANT FROM HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND PUBLIC ENTITY PRORAM" Mayor Reiman said this is for the HDSFR Grant from the BOA Fund which is administrated from the New Jersey DEP. This is a 4.9 million dollar Grant for the dredging of the cove marina. RESOLUTION #11 -47 "INTRODUCTION OF THE 2011 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET" RESOLUTION #11 -48 "APPOINTING POLICE SERGEANTS — DOUGLAS KOPIN AND ROBERT WARGOCKI, FROM NJ CIVIL SERVICE CERTIFIED LIST" RESOLUTION #11 -49 "REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEWER FEE OVERPAYMENTS" Consent Agenda Resolution #11 -45 "In Supportof RCA Project Agreement" Resolution #11 -46 "Accepting Grant from HAzardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund Pub. Ehtity Program" Resolution #11 -47 "Introduction of the 2011 Local M- micipal. Butet" Resolution #11 -48 "Appointing Police Sergeants Kopin & WargocRi from Civil Service Certified List' Resolution #11 -49 "Refund of Tax And/or Saer Fees Overpayment' Agenda M2etirg March 3, 2011 Resolution #11 -50 Authorizing Agregrent for certain Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services" RESOLUTION #11 -50 "AUTHORIZING AGREEMNT FOR CERTAIN ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICES" Adopted were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. -Clerk's Note Please noted that Resolution #1 "Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses ", was omitted from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Reu Mayor Reiman congratulated Detective Sergeant Kopin and Detective Sergeant Congratulated Wargocki. We will have the official swearing -in at a later date which can be Setgenats & WCUld scheduled through my office, here in Council Chambers or some other venue. have sscarngin Just make sure we get our stripes and badges. at later date Payment of Bills PAYMENTS OF BILLS Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. Reports REPORTS - 1. Clerk's Office- February 2011. 2. Office for the Disabled - 2010 Progress Reports. Agenda Meeting March 3, 2011 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED — Councilmember DiMascio reported there was nothing new, Progress. Councilmember Krum stated that he would have his report for the next meeting. Councilmember Naples reported that she also had nothing at this time Councilmember Bellino reported that he went to Sullivan Field today and saw that big C in the center field and it looked great. Then h went to the Waterfront and those piles were looking good, a little (inaudible) but that is progress. We're moving on. Councilmember Sitarz said he would like to offer congratulations to Mr. Kopin and Mr. Wargocki on their promotion to Sergeant. I hope they live up to the traditions of the Police Department. Other than that, Progress. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the meeting was opened to the Public. There was no discussion from the public. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the public portion of the meeting was closed. Open to Public Meeting Closed March 3, 2011 After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the meeting Adjourned was Adjourned at approximately 6:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KA HLEEN M. BARkE , MMC Municipal Clerk KMB /apm