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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-11-24cNOVEMBER 24, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was REGULAR MEETING called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at 6:00 P.M., Monday, November 24, 2008, Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, November 24, 2008 Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call vote ROLL CALL Councihnember Vincent Bellino " Iris Colon " Jorge Diaz Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Joseph W. Sitarz Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen and Municipal Clerk, Kathleen M. Barney. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the Pledge of Prayer /Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Rehuan. Allegiance The Clerk stated that on December 31, 2007, the 2008 Annual Notice was STATEMENT OF MEETING published in The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the NOTICE Bulletin Board. The Amended Annual Notice was posted on the bulletin board on February 25, 2008 and published on February 28, 2008. Upon MMS &C by Councihnembers Sitarz and Naples and unanimous MINUTES FOR affirmative vote of the fill Council present, the Minutes of October 9, 23 and APPROVAL November 4, 2008 were approved and transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. ORDINANCE #08 -40 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the ORDINANCE #08 -40 Assistant Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to "Amending Code, Chapter 254 -22, Traffic and Parking Regulations Re: Limited time Park- ing- Herbert Avenue" 1 NOVEMBER 24, 2008 ORDINANCE #08 -40 be held on December 18, 2008, upon MMS &C by Councihnentbers Diaz and Cont: Krum. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. First Reading "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, "GENERAL PROVISIONS; TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS ", OF CHAPTER 254 -22 ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE #08 -41 ORDINANCE #08 -41 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the "Excluding Vehicles Assistant Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to Over Designated be held on December 18, 2008, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Weight from Certain Bellino. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Streets" Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. First Reading "ORDINANCE EXCLUDING VEHICLES OVER DESIGNATED WEIGHT FROM CERTAIN STREETS" Mayor Reiman Mayor Reiman explained that a few years ago when they were looking at the Industrial Road extensions for the T21 Funding and the development at Port Carteret and in Port Reading, Redevelopment, they discussed keeping Roosevelt Avenue a light traffic street at the point in time that the Industrial Road's extension opened up. He said with the new road opened our next step is to do an ordinance and request that Woodbridge does an ordinance and have the County do a resolution at the Freeholder Board and then have it sent to the Department of Transportation at the State for them to approve. He said this would restrict tractor - trailers, other than local deliveries, from lower Roosevelt Avenue, County Road 602, Middlesex Avenue, Chrome Avenue and Union and Leibig Lane. It would force truck traffic coming into Carteret front Port Reading to utilize the Industrial Road to the Turnpike. Public Portions on Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino, and unanimous Resolutions /Agenda affirmative vote of the full Council present, the public portion on Items and New Resolutions /Agenda Items and New Business was opened to the public. Business There were no comments from the public. Public Portion Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous Closed affirmative vote of the full Council present, the public portion was closed. 2 NOVEMBER 24, 2008 Councilmember Sitarz said he would like to add resolution 408 -288, which is a Councilmember Sitarz Police Share Grant. Mayor Reiman explained that this would join Woodbridge and Edison in a share Mayor Reiman grant request for the DCA, which would authorize a consultant to study sharing computer equipment technology hi the trunk lines which also operates our 911. This would be no dollars out of pocket. He then asked for a motion to Amend the Agenda to include resolution 908 -288. Upon MMS& C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative Agend�i AAm�ended of the full Council present the Agenda was Amended to include Resolution #08- to nclude > 288. Resolution #08 -288 Mayor Reiman then asked the Council if they had any questions on any of the Resolutions 9-08 -283 thnu 908 -0288. Councilmember Krum questioned Resolution #08 -276; "Professional Services - Councilmember Krum AWR Land Surveying, Re: Shoecrest Park." Mayor Reiman explained that it is a land surveying to survey portion of the park Mayor Reiman along the streets, lookhng at the possibility of making the baseball field a soccer field or a multi -type purpose field to allow for an extension. Mayor Reiman explained that Resolution #08 -278; "Professional Services — T &M Associates, Re: Louis Street Basketball and Tennis Courts Improvements Survey, Engineering and Construction Administration Services" is also for land surveying and design work. He said this is paid for by CDBG and they are hoping to be out to bid in early spring or at the latest early summer. Resolutions j #08 -274 than 908 -288 were introduced by the Mayor and referred CONSENP AGENDA to the Council for action. NOVEMBER 24, 2008 Upon MMS &C by Coancilmembers Sitarz and Diaz RESOLUTION #08 -274 "Directing the Issuance RESOLUTION #08-274 4 of Various Raffle Licenses" OFVVARIOUSRAFFLE LICENSES" RESOLUTION #08 -275 RESOLUTION 408-275 "Authorizing Advertisement , AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR RFQ'S FOR 2009" for RFQ's for 2009" RESOLUTION #08 -276 RESOLUTION #08 -276 "Professional Services - " PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -AWR LAND SURVEYING, RE AWR Land Surveying, Re: SHORECREST PARK" Shorecrest Park" RESOLUTION #08 -277 "Professional 408 -277 Professional Services- "PROFESSIONAL SEVICES -T &M ASSOCIATES, RE: HERMANN T &M Associates, RE: Hermann AVENUE" Avenue RESOLUTION #08 -278 RESOLUTION #08 -278 Professional Services- "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -T &M ASSOCIATES, RE: LOUIS STREET T&M Associates, Re: BASKETBALL AND TENNIS COURT IMPROVEMENT SURVEY, Louis street Basketball ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES" and Tennis Court Improvements Survey, Engineering & Construction RESOLUTION #08 -279 Administrative Services " , ` CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE- 103 DANIEL STREET" RESOLUTION #08 -279 "Creating Handicapped Parking RESOLUTION #08 -280 Spcae -103 Daniel. Street" "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2009 PARK MAINTENANCE" RESOLUTION #08 -280 "Awarding Contract for 2009 RESOLUTION #08-281 Park Maintenance" "PROVIDING FOR TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS" RESOLUTION #08 -281 "Providing for Transfer of RESOLUTION #08 -282 Surplus Funds" "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - SLAVIN & MORSE, RE: VARIOUS ABC RESOLUTION #08 -282 MATTERS" "Professional Services- Slavin & Morse, Re: Various ABC Matters" NOVEMBER 24, 2008 RESOLUTION #08 -283 RESOLUTION #08-283 "Professional Services "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - GENOVA, BURNS & VERNOIA, ESQS., - Genova, Burns & RE: VARIOUS LABOR MATTERS" Vernoia Esqs. Re: Various Labor Matters" RESOLUTION 408 -284 RESOLUTION #08 -284 "APPROVING INVOICE #1 AND FINAL - CORNELL ESTATES "Approving Invouce #1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT" & Final - Cornell Estate; Improvement Project" RESOLUTION 808 -285 RESOLUTION #08 -285 "AUTHORIZING EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC. TO "Authorizing Excel APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING" Environmental Resource; Inc. to Apply For Grant Funding" RESOLUTION #08 -286 RESOLUTION #08 -286 "APPROVING ABC TRANSFER- ROBE & GRAVEL TO BOLIEB, INC. "Approving ABC Transfer nunc pro tunc TO JUNE 30, 2006" Robe 7 Gravel to Bolieb, Inc. nunc pro RESOLUTION 408 -287 tunc to June 30, 2006 "APPROVING APPLICATION FOR NEW ABC LICENSE - BOLIEB INC. RESOLUTION #08 -287 FOR THE 2006 -2007 & 2007 -2008 LICENSE TERMS" "Approving Application for New ABC License - Boli.eb, Inc. for the RESOLUTION 908 -288 2006-2007 & 2007 -2008 "BOROUGH OF CARTERET MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT S.H.A.R.E. License Terms" RESOLUTION FOR FEASIBILITY GRANT TO STUDY SHARING OF RESOLUTION #08 -288 TRUNKED RADIO SERVICES BY 4 MUNICIPALITIES" "Borough of Carteret Municipal Government S.H.A.R.E. Resolution were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, for Feasibility Grant Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. to Study Sharing of Trunked Radio Services by 4 Municipalities" Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz, all bills appearing on the ALL ADOPTED prepared list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid. Upon pAYMENT OF individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum, Naples BILLS and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. November 24, 2008 APPLICATION, Re: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an Application from the Carteret Carteret Volunteer Volunteer Fire Department -New Member, Edgardo Nogueras, Jr. Upon Eire Department MMS &C by Councihnembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote New Member, EDgardo of the full Council present, it was ordered to be approved. Nogueras, Jr. APPLICATION, Re: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Application for ABC License ABC License Transfer, 91201 -33 -44 -004 from Michael Kalan to Burger Express of Roosevelt Transfer Avenue LLC. Upon MMS &C by Councihnembers Sitarz and Diaz and #1202 -33 -44 -004 unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, it was ordered to be from Michael Kaplan approved. to Burger Express of Roosevelt Avenue, Councilmember Naples said in reference to the applications for the new member LLC" of the Carteret Volunteer Department, he came up through the Jr. Cadet Program Councilmember Naples from about fifteen (15) years of age. DEPARTMENTS Departments - Reports Inspection of Buildings - October 2008 Treasurer- Certificate of Detennination and Award, Bond Anticipation Note.. Upon MMS &C by Councihnennbers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. CO3`MITTEES COMMITTEES: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples reported the Buildings & Grounds crew winterized the golf course, removed pumps, serviced snow blowers, repaired the PBA roof and set up various banners for grand openings. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Diaz reported. He said delinquent tax notices were sent out this week and another notice will be sent on the 15 of December. He said the Finance Office has been working on the 2009 budget projections, which should be given for review to the Mayor and Council within the next few weeks. He said sewer rebate checks are being mailed to all those who are eligible. Continued Progress. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS - Committee Chairperson Krum reported on October 23` the New Jersey Emergency Medical Services Task NOVEMBER 24, 2003 Force held a ceremony creating the Emergency Medical Services Security Plan, COMMITTEES Cont: which details the medical response for a large scale emergency at our ports. He said as a member of the State Planning Group Captain Paul Gadonnski was one of the co- signers of this document. He also congratulated Chris Moremile from the First Aid, who has been selected to participate in a pilot program at the National Fire Academy in Maryland. PARKS, RECREATION AND PUBLIC PROPERTY — Committee Chairperson Bellino reported the tree planting on Carteret Avenue is done and the Christmas Tree is up and the festival is ht progress. He said he received letters from the Lutheran Church thanking the Mayor and Council for using Banik Park's sign to let them know we had a can drive, for which a lot of food was picked up that will feed a lot of people in Carteret. Progress. POLICE — Connnittee Chairperson Sitarz reported there are new pedestrian crosswalk signs in Carteret at various locations. He said he thought the County has floated a bond for the three (3) new pollee cars and they will be on the road within the next couple of days. PUBLIC WORKS - Committee Chairperson reported Progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples reported. She thanked Councilmember Bellino for getting the Election Day Food Drive on TV 36 for her and Ms. Barney's Office for notifying the County. She reported it was very successful. She then said on Wednesday, November 26' at Carteret High School between 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there is a Community Thanksgiving Dinner and she invited the Mayor and Council. She said the band and the Cheerleaders and the Steppers and Lou Kady will all be performing. She went on to say that school will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving Holiday and made mention that there was a Veterans Day breakfast at the Middle School and it was well attended and a success. Mayor Reiman reminded all present that the Borough will be closed on Mayor Reiman Thursday and Friday and he wished everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving. At approximately 6:15 P.M., after no further discussion, upon MMS &C by ADJOURNED Councihnembers Bellino and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote from the ftdl Council present, the meeting was Adjourned. Res p htftdiysbnnitted, KATHLEEN M.BARNEY, C / Municipal Clerk KMB /h'