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Home My Public Portal About11-07-13 agenda[bva&er 7, 2013 An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Agerda Meeting Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, November 21, 2013, was held on November 7, 2013, 6:00 P.M., Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Noted Preset Council President Joseph W. Sitarz Councilman Vincent Bellino Dennis DiMascio " Randy Krum Noted absent were Councilmembers Diaz and Naples. Noted Absent Also noted present was Municipal Clerk Kathleen M. Barney, Also Noted Present MMC and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen. The 2013 Annual Notice was mailed to The Horne News Tribune, Statsrent of Meeting Notice The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on January 3, 2013. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 8, 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 Minutes for Approval Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Minutes of October 17, 2013 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Minutes Approved Cbtober 17, 2013 1. Agenda Meetirg Novsnber 7, 2013 Octiinane First Ordinances —First Reading — &eadirg 1. #13 -22 Amending Ordinance #71 -9, RE: PBA Local #47. Mayor Reiman said this is regarding the PBA contract. This is a four (4) year contract at 2 %. It takes the top rate from five years in the current contract to for new employees ten (10) years. It also eliminates longevity but this is a salary contract for Police Officers. Councilmember Krum asked if the percentage was 2% for a four (4) year total. Mayor Reiman replied that it was 2%-a year. Ordinance #13-22 Ordinance #13 -22 was introduced and adopted on First Reading Armalixg Ond mnae and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public #71 -9 Re: PHA Local Hearing to be held November 21, 2013, upon MMS &C by #47 Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.. Councilmembers Diaz and Naples were noted absent. ORDINANCE #13 -22 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71 -9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE Ordinance First Ordinance — First Reading - Readirg #2. Fixing Fee Schedule in Accordance with NJ.S.A. 40:48 -1. Ordinance #13 -23 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held November 21, 2013, Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum and Sitarz voted in 2. Novmi:er 7, 2013 the affirmative. Councilmembers Diaz and Naples were noted absent. ORDINANCE #13 -23 Ordinance #13 -23 "FIXING FEE SCHEDULE IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40:48 -1" Fixing Fee Schedule ORDINANCE #13 -24- First Reading- Oidin3me FirsViReadirg 3. Amending Ordinance #06 -33- this has to do with the bulk schedule. ORDINANCE #13 -24 was introduced and adopted on First Reading Ordinance #13 -24 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Arerding Ordinance #06 -33 Hearing to be held November 21, 2013, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Diaz and ,Naples were noted absent. ORDINANCE #12 -25 —First Reading Ordinance First Reading 4. Amending Salary Ordinance #71 -9 — Mayor Reiman said this is in anticipation for the Crossing Guard Contract and the Supervisor's Contract. ORDINANCE #13 -25 was introduced and adopted on First Reading Ordinance #13 -25 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public hn-'nling Salary Ordi nave Hearing to be held on November 21, 2013 upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio. Upon Individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum and Sitarz voted in .the affirmative. Councilmembers Diaz and Naples were noted absent. Public Hearing — November 7, 2013 Public Heading 1. 413 -19 Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property. Ordinance #13 -19 This is Block 6805 and Lot 26, this is 181 Roosevelt Avenue which Acquri.sition of Property may be the subject of condemnation action by the Borough. This is adjacent to the OEM Building. As you this has been a vacant, 3. Nbvarber 7, 2013 Agenda IVhetirg abandoned building for several years. The Board of Health has been out there, the Building Department has been out there. This was damaged by the storm. It is not occupied or maintained so if need be we may have to acquire this. Ordinance #13-19 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #13 -19 was introduced and passed upon first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on October 17, 2013. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on October 22, 2013, with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held November 7, 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. Open Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the (4) four Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. Laurent Kevin Urban asked if it was the building next to the OEM Building. Mayor Reiman said yes. Closed Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers. Bellino and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the (4) four Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio ORDINANCE 413 -19 Ordinance #13-19 "ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL To Authorize the PROPERTY WITH THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" Acquisition of Certain Real Property was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, , Ans finally adopted Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Diaz and Naples were noted absent. I 4. Agenda Weting Nmu er 7, 2013 APPROVED & ADOPTED: NOVEMBER 7, 2013 INTRODUCED: OCTOBERI7, 2013 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading With notice of Public Hearing: OCTOBER 22, 2013 Hearing Held: November 7, 2013 APPROVED BY: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted November 14, 2013 Ordinar #13-19 Final Adopted PUBLIC PORTIONS ON RESOLUTIONS /AGENDA ITEMS AND NEW BUSINESS WAS OPENED TO THE PUBLIC — Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers Public Portion on Resolutions/ Agenda ItgRS 8c NE(S BlLSi1TSS present, the public portion on Resolution /Agenda Items and New Business was opened to the Public. There were no comments from the public. No Caments frcmpublic. Resolutions — Resolutions 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 2. Professional Services -T &M Associates, Re: Stormwater Pump Station & Equalization Basin -Noe St. Area Drainage Improvements Preliminary Design Phase Services. 3. Authorizing 2013 Sewer Rebate Program. 4. Creating Handicapped Parking Space — 41 Charles St. 5. Professional Services — Najarian Associates, Re: Various Planning /Engineering Projects. 6: Authorizing the Issuance of Various Amusement Games Distributor's License. 7. Authorizing the Issuance of Various Amusement Device License. 8. Authorizing the Issuance if Taxicab Driver's License - Safeway Taxi & Limo. 9. Providing for the Transfer of Surplus Funds. Agenda Meeting Nvvenber 7, 2013 Consent Agenda Resolutions #13 -194 through #13 -201 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio Resolution #13 -194 RESOLUTION #13 -194 Professional Services "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR . 'EM Associates ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T &M ASSOCIATES — STORMWATER PUMP STATION & EQUALIZATION BASIN NOE STREET AREA FRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PRELIMINARY DESIGN PHASE SERVICES" Resolution #13 -195 2013 Seder Rebate RESOLUTION #13 -195 "AUTHORIZING THE 2013 SEWER REBATE PROGRAM IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" Resolution #13 -1% RESOLUTION 413 -196 Creates Handicapped "CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE FOR Parking Space 41 CHARLES STREET" Resolution #13-197 RESOLUTION #13 -197 Professional. Services "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT Najarian Associates WITH NAJARIAN ASSOCIATES VARIOUS PLANNING /ENGINEERING PROJECTS" Resolution #13-198 RESOLUTION #13 -198 Issuance of Arrr ssprpnt "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT G Distributor's angs License GAMES DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE" Resolution #13 -199 RESOLUTION #13 -199 Issuaroe of Nrusment Device "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT License DEVICE LICENSES" Resolution #13 -200 RESOLUTION #13 -200 Issuance of Nea Taxicab "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSES Driver Licenses for 13 -14 FOR THE 2013 -2014 LICENSE TERM" License Tenn Agenda Meeting Nwadxr 7, 2013 RESOLUTION #13 -201 "PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS" Resolution #13 -201 P"Mclirg for 7Yansfer of Surplus 1lnrls were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers ttrre Adopted Bellino, DiMascio, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Diaz and Naples were noted absent. Please note that Resolution #1 on the Agenda "Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle License ", was omitted from the Consent -W Clerk's s Nota Agenda. Payment of Bills — Paywnt of Bills Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Diaz and Naples were noted absent. Reports — Reports 1. Clerk's Ottice -- October 2013 2. Inspection of Buildings — October 2013 Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the (4) four Councilmembers present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. 7. Agenda Meeeting Kbvmber 7, 2013 BeSA to Be Added Business to Be Added — Camcibren DJMasC10 Councilmember DiMascio reported Progress. Councilmen Knm Councilmember Krum said he wanted to wish Jorge Diaz and Vincent Bellino good luck for the next three (3) years. Also, on Veteran's Day he has the card, at 11:00 A.M. He asked if there is anything in the morning. Mayor's Mayor Reiman said St Joseph's has something on Friday morning Discussion and we just do the 11:00 P.M. service on Veterans Day & there will be a 7:00 in front of the Community Center by the American Legion. There will be a spaghetti dinner at the VFW. The only city event will be at 11: 00 A.M. at the Park. Borough Attorney Bergen Borough Attorney Robert Bergen, Esq. had nothing to report at this time. Coumihren Sitarz Councilmember Sitarz had nothing at this time. Councilmen Bellino Councilmember Bellino said he wanted to thank the Mayor for his support during this campaign putting us in for another three (3) years. It's 'a definitive message by this Community and what we want to do and where are we going and the general direction of the city. Thank you very much. . Mayor Reiman congratulated both Councilman Bellino and Mayor's Cament Councilman Diaz. Clearly, the numbers speak for themselves. They did very, very well. He then asked the Clerk if she had anything to add. The Municipal Clerk had nothing to add at this time. Open for Discussion Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public discussion. 14M Nworber 7, 2013 There being no comments from the public, upon MMS &C by Closed Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmember present, the public portion was closed. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and Pdjoumed unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:08 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk I Nwsr7rr 7, 2013 11