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Home My Public Portal About09-05-13 agendaSEPTEMBER 5, 2013 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, September 19, 2013, was held on Thursday, September 5, 2013, 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 Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio Randy Krum Susan Naples " Joseph W. Sitarz Noted Absent was Councilmember Vincent Bellino. Also noted present was Municipal Clerk, Kathleen M. Barney and Borough Attorney, Robert J. Bergen. AGENDA MEETING September 5, 2013 PRESENT The Clerk stated that on January 3, 2013 the 2013 Annual Notice STATEMENT OF MEETING was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and NOTICE posted on the Bulletin Board. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January S, 2013. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the Silent Prayer/ Pledge Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. of Allegiance Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio and MINurES FOR APPROVAL unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Minutes of August 15, 2013 were approved and transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. 1 SEPTEMBER.5, 2013 ORDINANC S ORDINANCE #13 -14 1 •' 1 u • • CRDMNT #13-15 • Cj,ffjReTrR OCCE, RE: s3a MgEMCN FIBS *D Irrn.r axNE= DrACr FEES First Reading First Reading - ORDINANCE #13 -14 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on December 19, 2013. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio . Upon individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Belino was noted Absent. "AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY" ORDINANCE #13 -15 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public hearing to be held on December 19, 2013. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. "AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CODE, RE: SEWER CONNECTION FEES AND UTILITY CONNECTION IMPACT FEES" Mayor Reiman explained every couple years we have to update Mayor Reiman our sewer connection fee. He said the auditor is conducting an audit on this and we should have the numbers back shortly and explained this is not for the annual sewer fees for residents but for new connections. Attorney Bergen asked to amend the Agenda to add another Attorney Bergen, ordinance which will be #13 -16 and it would be amending the Re: Ordinance #13 -16 Lower Roosevelt Redevelopment Plan and explained it would have to go to the Planning Board before it comes back. It will 2 0 authorize non- profit and religious based community centers in the Chrome District . Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to amend the Agenda to add Ordinance #13 -16 "Amending the Lower Roosevelt Redevelopment Plan" and refer it to the Planning Board. Councilmember Diaz questioned if we needed to do a resolution referring it to the Planning Board. Mayor Reiman explained we will do a resolution but we will have First Reading on the ordinance so when the Planning Board adopts it we can adopt it. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Agenda was Amended to include Ordinance #13 -16. ORDINANCE #13 -16 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on Not Applicable Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples. Upon Individual Roll Call Votes Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affiramtive. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. "AMENDING THE LOWER ROOSEVELT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN" Ordinance #13-16 Cunt: t•. •.• a 3 �y a :n• � Public Hearing - CRDII� #13-10 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #13 -10 was introduced and AJRDR= IIIE adopted on First Reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of APU1 MCN CF �I the Borough of Carteret held on August 1, 2013. It was duly REAL PRDPRUY published in The Home News Tribune on August 7, 2013 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on September 5, 2013 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. Public Pm irg Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. There were no comments from the public. Public IhaLisg There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance Closed the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz ORDINANCE #13 -10 "AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY" ADYM was finally Adopted, Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Counciimember Bellino was noted Absent. 2 APPROVED AND ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 5. 2013 INTRODUCED: AUGUST 1, 2013 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: AUGUST 7, 2003 Hearing Held SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #13 -11 was introduced and adopted on First Reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on August 15, 2013. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on August 21, 2013 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on September 5, 2013 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 Sitarz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. There were no comments from the public. There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples CRDEWE #1340 Cunt: ••� � a 1 t AI II •u 1 1 pi. . , . %4• Vy �, M 6 0 r �s � 5 CRYM E #13-11 Cont: ORDINANCE #13 -11 "AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITON OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" !COPIED was finally Adopted. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 INTRODUCED: AUGUST 15, 2013 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: AUGUST 21, 2003 Hearing Held: SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL I. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: SEPTEMBER 10, 2013 CRDII #13-13 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #13 -13 was introduced and FULLY MO fS7�lJi' FU CAPITAL adopted on First Reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of IP�I�N FCR VARIOUS the Borough of Carteret held on August 15, 2013. It was duly E4T0vT IUS published in The Home News Tribune on August 21, 2013 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on September 5, 2013 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. L a ODUWC, i ',93-13 Cent: Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio and Public fsarir unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. There were no comments from the publilc. There being no further comments or objections to the Ordiniance Public Hsang Closed the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz ORDINANCE #13 -13 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $350,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND RESERVES FOR THE 2013 VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND OR ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Diaz, DIMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 5. 2013 INTRODUCED: AUGUST 15, 2013 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: AUGUST 21, 2003 Hearing Held: SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL) REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: SEPTEMBER 10. 2013 nl� lala 7 SE2Ih143 2t 5, 2013 Public Portion on Resolutions/ Aeerda Itars an3 Itv D Simss sm._1 PUBLIC PORTION ON RESOLUTIONS /AGENDA ITEMS AND NEW BUSINESS: There was no public present at the meeting. RESOLUTIONS: Mayor Reiman read the Resolutions into the record: 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 2. Approving RCA Funding for Senior Citizen Housing on Hudson Street. 3. Creating a Handicapped Parking Space for 15 Laurel Street 4. Professional Services — CME Associates, RE: Waterfront Marina Water and Sewer Extension. 5. Professional Services — Prestige Environmental, Inc. Re: Conrail. 6. Approving ABC License Transfer from IMI, Inc. (Holiday Inn) to Carteret Dining LLC. 7. Approving Change Order No. 2 & Final —2012 Base Repair Program. 8. Refund of Tax and /or Sewer Fee Overpayments. 9. Approving Designation of Rehabilitation Area Boundaries — Cooke Avenue Rehabilitation Area. 10. Professional Services — CME Associates, Re: Carteret DPW Facility. 11. Supporting Woodbridge Township's Resolution Spearheading Public Support to Compel Verizon to Fulfill its Obligation to Establish Full High Speed Internet Connectivity for All Municipalities Throughout the State. Mayor Reiman asked if there were any questions on any of the resolutions. 9 SR -B3 5, 2013 Councilmember Krum asked about Resolution #6, if the Resolution *6 Holiday Inn was sold. CM Cilmarber Knn Mayor Reiman explained that the Holiday Inn Corporation Mayor Reiman was sold and it will still remain a Holiday Inn with the same management, but the parent company sold the Holiday Inn. He said IMI owned Holiday Inn the business, but they did not own the land. The land was leased. Carteret Dining LLC is buying the Holiday Inn and the liquor license. Councilmember Krum asked about Resolution #4, what CO2 - cilrranLer Knm was going on with the waterfront. Mayor Reiman said we have already awarded the Mayor Reirren construction project for the sewer water extension and it is currently under construction. He said gas has been brought to the site and we anticipate the State Police taking over the barracks within the next seven (7) to ten (10) days with a temporary certificate of occupancy. He said they have come up with a short term plan in which they are working with them for a short term location of their marine vessels to Carteret and explained the long term will only happen if we can build the whole marina and said we have appealed the ACOE denial of the waterfront development permit at a hearing and are waiting on the results. Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions #13 -159 thru #13 -167 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum 9 SEYiab[R 5, 2013 iE=CN #13 -153 Aqxuvi.ng RCA Frarlirg for Senior Citizen Haisirg on Hiiso n Street . r Y - . - FE L ICI #13 -160 Professional Services - &E Associates, Re: 4iaterfrwt N tina S,Iater and Sewer B tension RE=O'V #13 -161 Professional Services - Prestige Envirmreital Irc., Re: Conrail rBE=1CN #13 -162 Agxrcviig AFC License n - & - sfer from M Ut. (Ebliday Inn) to Carteret Dining LLC RE3Y CN #13-16 Refr of Tax and/or Se+Pr Fee OverpaTents RES=CN #13 -165 Approving Designation of Rdabilitatia-n Area Boxdaries -Cooke Ave> se REBJLUITCN #13 -166 Professional Services - DE Associates, Re: Carteret DPW Faality RESOLUTION #13 -158 "APPROVING RCA FUNDING FOR SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING ON HUDSON STREET RESOLUTION #13 -159 "CREATING A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE FOR 15 LAUREL STREET" RESOLUTION #13 -160 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — CME ASSOCIATES, RE: WATERFRONT MARINA WATER AND SEWER EXTENSION" RESOLUTION #13 -161 ! "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — PRESTIGE ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. RE: CONRAIL" RESOLUTION #13 -162 APPROVING ABC LICENSE TRANSFER FROM IMI, INCL (HOLIDAY INN) TO CARTERET DINING LLC" RESOLUTION #13 -163 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 & FINAL — 2012 BASE REPAIR PROGRAM" RESOLUTION #13 -164 "REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENTS" RESOLUTION #13 -165 "APPROVING DESIGNATIONOF REHABILITATION AREA BOUNDARIES —COOKE AVENUE REHABILITATION AREA" RESOLUTION #13 -166 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — CME ASSOCIATES, RE: CARTERET DPW FACILITY" 10 SF'c DAR 5, 2073 REU TICN , #13 -167 R S�rt� tbxk�dge RESOLUTION #13 -167 Ta nship's Resolution "SUPPORTING WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP'S RESOLUTION Sfax} iig Public Support SPEARHEADING PUBLIC SUPPORT TO COMPEL VERIZON TO to Caq)el .Verizon to fulfill. FULFILL ITS OBLIGATION TO ESTABLISH FULL HIGH SPEED its Cbligation to Establish INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR ALL MUNICIPALITIES Full Righ Speed Intemet Carkxtivity for all THROUGHOUIT THE STATE" Mnicipalities Tra*mt tle State were Adoopted. Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the A'lID five (5) Councilmember present. Councilmember Bellino ALL was noted Absent. Please note that Resolution #1 "Directing the Issuance of Various Clerk's %te Raffle Licenses" was omitted from the Consent Agenda. PAYMENT OF BILLS: PA13 r CF BIUS Mayor Reiman asked the Municipal Clerk if she included the additional items to the List of Bills. The Municipal Clerk said that was all included on the top paperwork. Mayor Reiman explained what they see on the top is reimbursement for tools and personal items that were lost at the DPW because of the flood last year. He said we anticipate getting partial reimbursement for this through JIF from the claim we filed. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and DiMascio all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. 11 `1�'�1� C.it .• 91 N=, Re; Sclnol Qmssirg 0-mds REPORTS: Clerk's Office- August 2913. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: 1. Mayor — School Crossing Guards. Mayor Reiman said the only thing he has to add, is the annual appointing of the 2013 -2014 Crossing Guards. He said they are a one (1) year appointment and he will get back to the Council with the ones that are technically considered full time under.the contract and those that are considered per diem. He explained they are laid off during the summer and then re- hired: He said the list will be on file in the Clerk's Office. Councilmember DIMascio asked how many hours are considered full time. Mayor Reiman said about thirty (30) hours. They work three (3) hours in the morning and three (3) hours in the evening. He said the part- timers work an hour and one half in the morning and an hour and one half in the evening and explained with the implementation of the Federal Obama Health Care Program any one thirty (30) hours or more will be health care benefits so we need to make sure our part timers are part timers. He said anyone under the contract is full time. 12 SiqE,u� 5, 2013 new fire truck the Business Partnership has purchased and will be turning over to the Fire Department shortly. After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers AI URVID Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote from the five (5) Councilmember present, the meeting was Adjourned at approximately 6:12 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk KMB /Ir 13 14