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The Re- Organization Meeting of the Governing Body of the
Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J.
Reiman on Sunday, January 8, 2012, 11:30 P.M., at the Thomas J.
Deverin Community Center, 100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New
Jersey.
ROLL CALL 2011 BOROUGH COUNCIL
Upon Individual Roll Call Vote the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
" Dennis DiMascio
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Joseph W. Sitarz
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Also noted present was Municipal Clerk, Kathleen M. Barney and
Borough Attorney, Robert Bergen.
2011 COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adjourn the 2011 Borough
Council Sine Die. There being no further business, the Borough
Council of 2011 Adjourned, Sine Die upon MMS &C by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full membership present.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION — Kathleen M. Barnev. MMC
Councilmember -Elect Randy Krum
The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New
Jersey, County of Middlesex, a statement of Determination of the
Board of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the
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County of Middlesex on the eighth day of November in the year of
Our Lord, two thousand and eleven for the election of Borough
Council. The said Board did 'determine that at the said election
Randy Krum was duly elected Member of the Borough Council for
the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New
Jersey. I do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true, full and
correct statement of the determination of the Board of County
Canvassers as filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Middlesex.
CgT=CN OF CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION — Kathleen M. Barney MMC
II..Zx ITQI Councilmember -Elect Susan Naples
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The Borough Clerk read the following statement' State of New
Couxilm3tJrr -Il�t Jersey, of Middlesex, a statement of Determination of the
� Board of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the
County of Middlesex on the eighth day of November in the year of
Our Lord, two thousand and eleven for the election of Borough
Council. The said Board did determine that at the said election
Susan Naples was duly elected Member of the Borough Council
for the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New
Jersey. I do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true, full and
correct statement of the determination of the Board of County
Canvassers as filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Middlesex.
QUIS OF OATHS OF OFFICE:
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Cbxcd1mm rr -El.Er-t Councilmember -Elect Randy Krum
M* K�A Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to
Councilmember- Elect Randy Krum. At this time Councilmember
Krum took his seat on the dais.
Cb=ilrtmlrr -E1ec-t Councilmember -Elect Susan Naples .
Susan temples Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to
Councilmember -Elect Susan Naples. At this time Councilmember
Naples took her seat on the dais.
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Upon individual roll call vote the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
Jorge Diaz
" Dennis DiMascio
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
Joseph W. Sitarz
STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE SD TQ E E OF
The Clerk stated that notice of this meeting was mailed to The MRIDU nz3l'iCE
Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin
Board on December 28, 2011. Notice was also published in The
Home News Tribune on January 2, 2012 and in The Star Ledger on
January 4, 2012.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE OF
The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the AtB31AME
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman.
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NIUNMCN AM) NOMINATION AND ELECTION — 2012 Borough Council President
IIEt CN - Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion to nominate the 2012
2012 BomL* Council President.
Camcil Presidalt,
Re: Jorge Diaz
Upon MMS &C by Council President Bellino and Councilmember
Sitarz a motion was made to nominate Jorge Diaz as the 2012
Council President.
Mayor Reiman then asked if there were any other nominations.
There were no more nominations.
Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion to close the nominations.
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the
nominations for Council President were closed.
Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion to appoint
Councilmember Jorge Diaz as the 2012 Council President.
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and Sitarz and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, Jorge Diaz
was appointed Council President.
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office for
Council President to Councilmember Jorge Diaz. Councilmember
Diaz respectfully took his place as Council President.
AL MCN OF 2012 RULES ADOPTION OF 2012 RULES OF BOROUGH COUNCIL:
CF BJUM WICM Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adopt the 2012 Rules of
Borough Council.
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Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and RULES OF > aUM
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the 2012 OxJiCM Adopted
Rules of Council were adopted.
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RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's
Rules of Order ".
ARTICLE II
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of
the Council and shall conduct the meetings thereof. He shall see
that the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are
faithfully executed and followed. He shall recommend to the
Council such ordinances, resolutions or actions that he shall deem
necessary or expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of
the Borough. He shall maintain peace and good order and have
power to suppress all tumultuous assemblies in the Borough. The
Mayor shall oversee the daily departmental and agency
responsibility of the Borough. He shall approve or veto all
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= CF I expenditures made by the Council and /or departments. In his
0aDUL Cont: absence this duty shall be assumed by the Council President. (See
R.S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88 -1).
SECTION 2. He shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest
order decorum, and he /she shall cause the removal of all persons
who interrupt the orderly proceedings of the Council.
SECTION 3. He shall decide all questions of order.
SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he is unable to
perform his duties, the Council President (or, in his inability to act,
the Councilmember having the longest term as such in
consecutive years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute.
(See R.S.40A:60 -3).
ARTICLE III
BOROUGH CLERK
SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon
him /her by revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By -Laws.
(See R.S. 40A:9 -133 et seq.).
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SECTION 3. At the annual meeting, the Mayor will appoint with
advice and consent of Council one of its members as Council
President to serve for the calendar year. (See R.S. 40A:60 -3).
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall, when necessary, call special
meetings of the Council, in case of his neglect or refusal, and four
members of the Council may call such meetings at such time and
place in such Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of
special meetings reasonable advance notice considered to be of
forty -eight hours except in case of emergency shall be given in
person to all members of the Council, or left at their place of
residence. (See R.S. 10:4 -6).
SECTION S. As provided for in the annual notice, preceding
every regular Council Meeting the Council shall hold an Agenda
Meeting at the Memorial Municipal Building at 6:00 P.M.. This
shall be known as the official Agenda Meeting. At this meeting
the agenda of that week's regular Council Meeting shall be
planned. Resolutions, ordinances or other items of business being
proposed by a Standing Committee or member of the Council
shall be considered by the whole Council. If the majority of the
Council agrees to put the proposal on the agenda for the business
meeting, it shall then be turned over to the Borough Attorney to
be put in its proper legal form. The Council shall be polled in
alphabetic order to determine if any new business will be
proposed and the nature of its subject matter. Any business not
placed on the agenda shall be out of order and prohibited.
Where, however, the majority of the Council present at a regular,
special or adjourned meeting of the Council approve the matter
not previously listed on the agenda, such matter may then be
considered. The public shall receive due notice of the agenda
meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act ". A portion
of every meeting conducted pursuant to the Open Public
Meetings Act shall be set aside for public comment. The public
will be permitted to speak on any issue of concern as it relates to
any federal, state, county, school, municipal or local authority
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SECTION 2. He /she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books BUDS OF >J31
properly and fully indexed and shall perform all the duties usually (J\ Cont:
devolving upon such officer; and in addition, such other duties or
services as the Mayor or Council may direct.
SECTION 3. He /she and /or the Deputy or Assistant Clerk shall
be the liaison officer between the Civil Service Commission and
the Borough of Carteret.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on the
first Sunday of January at Eleven O'CLOCK or, during the first
seven days of January in any year (See R.S. 40A:60 -3 and 40A:60-
5) in the Council Chambers at the Memorial Municipal Building or
such place as designated by the Mayor.
SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix
the time and place for holding regular meetings during the
ensuing year, which time and place shall be as set forth in the
annual notice published by the Borough Clerk pursuant to the
Open Public Meetings Act and which shall include at least one
Regular Meeting to be held each month at 6:00 P.M., at the
Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New
Jersey. The public shall receive due notice of the meetings
pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act ".
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matter. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes
when addressing the Council, and the public comment period on
any matter before the Governing Body shall not extend beyond
thirty (30) minutes. The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to
schedule the public comment period within the order of business
for any agenda and /or special meeting as she /he shall determine
in consultation with the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised Statutes
of New Jersey, viz.; three Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in
the absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See R.S. 40:88-
1).
SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those
assembled shall have the power and are hereby authorized to set
a new meeting date, and then adjourn.
SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed
viz.:
1. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of minutes
S. Introduction of Ordinances
6. Public Portion on Resolutions and other Agenda
items
7. Introduction of Resolutions
8. Payment of Bills
9. Presentation of communications, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion
and new business only
12. Adjournment
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RUS CF BTCU14 SECTION 8.1. Any member of the public wishing to address the
0IUIL Ccnt: Governing Body during the public discussion portion of a meeting
must request to do so by registering with the Borough Clerk in the
official Borough log book. Registration is to include name,
address, phone number, topic or purpose of discussion.
SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to
speak on the contents of the proposed resolutions. The public
shall not be allowed to address the Council while they are taking
action on the resolutions. No one may be allowed more than
three (3) minutes when addressing the Council, and the public
comment period shall not extend beyond thirty (30) minutes.
SECTION 9.1. The Council may take action on the proposed
resolutions either as individual resolutions, or grouped together
as block or resolutions pursuant to a consent agenda. Any vote
cast by a respective Councilmember on the proposed resolutions
comprising the consent agenda will be recorded as that
Councilmember's vote upon each resolution so listed on the
consent agenda.
SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by
alphabetic order of the members of Council.
SECTION 11. During the public discussion portion of a Council
Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted
to discuss matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their
speaking to three (3) minutes per person, and the public
comment period shall not extend beyond thirty (30) minutes.
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SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting RUMS CF DCRJ l
may be changed by the Mayor or a majority vote of the members 011\UL, Cont;
of the Council present at such meeting.
SECTION 13. Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or
specially provided in the By -Laws, all action of the Council shall be
by a majority vote of those present.
SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or
when ordered by the Mayor or when directed by Statute, a roll
call vote shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered in the
minutes of the meeting.
SECTION 15. For all Council Meetings, members of the
Governing Body, Officers and Officials of the Borough shall be
dressed in a professional and businesslike manner. At the
Council's Agenda Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear
either a necktie or a jacket. At the Council's Regular Meetings,
male Councilmembers shall wear a necktie and a jacket. Female
Councilmembers shall dress in a similarly appropriate manner. No
jeans or slacks made of denim material shall be worn to any
Council Meeting. This Dress Code shall be applicable to all
Borough Boards and Commissions.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such
appointment subject to the concurrence of a majority of the
Council. The Mayor shall see that all matters referred to the
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Cont: majority of the Council not concur in the appointment by the
Mayor or any Councilmembers to any committee, a majority of
the members of said Council are hereby empowered to make such
appointment.
SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council
consisting of three Councilmembers, with the first named
Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the
annual Meeting, viz.:
1. Buildings and Grounds
2. Finance and Administration
3. Fire & Domestic Preparedness
4. Parks and Recreation /Public Property
5. Police & Public Safety
6. Public Works
7. Board of Education Liaison
Committee members shall meet and /or consult during the first
and fourth weeks of each month as the need arises in order to
conduct their respective committee business. They also shall
coordinate their common efforts, so as to adhere to requirements
of all local Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as purchasing
practices and procedures for the benefit of the Borough. A
Councilmember at the discretion of the Mayor with consent of the
Council may head one or more committees.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing
Committees shall perform the following functions:
1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
This committee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough
owned buildings.
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: RIJL>aS or BaVJSH
The primary function of this committee is to assist the CCtw]L,Ccnt:
Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual
budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of
each year as well as providing assistance for the proper
coordination of purchasing functions and needs of the
departments and agencies which the Standing
Committee of the Borough represents.
This committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk,
Assessor, Collection- Treasurer, Building Inspector,
Engineer, Auditor, Attorney, and Senior Citizen
Transportation.
3. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Fire Department, including all
fire houses.
4. PARKS AND RECREATION /PUBLIC PROPERTY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior
citizens transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Department and facility.
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RULES CF BaUM 6. PUBLIC WORKS:
CCtHn, Cont: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department,
Central Vehicle Maintenance, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and
the borough dump.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
This Committee shall be responsible for communicating
and sharing pertinent information with the Board of
Education.
SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite
and facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory,
Borough Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire
Council is held responsible for any or all of its acts.
SECTION S. A Standing Committee shall:
1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory
limitations; carry on the routine activities for which it
has primary responsibility.
2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the
Council.
3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
1. Make promises or commitments to anyone which
directly or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such manner or make decisions which set
a precedent or violate established Council policy.
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3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the RULES OF ECFOLM
approval of the Council. au-, Cant;
SECTION 7. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes
other than those included in the duties of the Standing
Committees by a majority vote of the Council.
SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special
Committee shall be prepared to report to the Council at each
regular meeting on the principal activities and achievements of
his /her Committee.
SECTION 9. All department heads in charge of Direct
Supervision of Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a
monthly report on his /her department activities and
achievements and a report on the conduct of his /her employees
including sick leave, overtime and attendance. The report is to be
submitted to the Mayor, Department Chairperson and the
Municipal Clerk for proper filing.
ARTICLE VI
BILLS. CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough
shall be in writing and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and
on such forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose
through the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said
forms shall be sworn to by the claimant before submission for
approval and payment, verifying that the work or materials have
been supplied, or services rendered, to the Borough, in
accordance with specifications, plans or order. Borough
Ordinance #05 -67, et seq., sets forth the specific procedures in
connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the requirements
thereto.
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rum CF Blom SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent
,. fit; Ordinance, Resolution #89 -300 and other formerly adopted
resolutions of Council and State Statute, no vendors request for
payment, supplies or services rendered shall be honored unless
properly completed. No Borough Officer, Official, Agency Head or
any other Borough employee, may purchase any article, item,
material, service or equipment for use by the Borough, except in
accordance with the provisions contained in Borough Ordinance
#05 -67.
SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase
orders, vouchers, bills or claims to be paid by the Borough shall be
in accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance #05 -67, et
seq., which shall govern all purchasing within the Borough, and
shall be the sole guide, subject to requirements of State Statute.
The Finance Department, having confirmed compliance with the
provisions of the Purchasing Ordinance, shall refer all verified
bills, claims and vouchers recommended for payment to the
Council. The Finance Department shall prepare a list of the total
amount of the individual vouchers approved by each committee,
and subsequently recommend for payment by the Financing
Committee, according to budgetary appropriations. The Finance
Department shall keep an accurate running total as to any
appropriation for payment of any particular account or accounts,
or for any particular services or supplies, so as to be available to
provide this information readily. The Finance Department shall
also maintain costs and /or a voucher trail as to all vouchers which
have been paid and shall be paid. Authorization to draw checks
and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the
Councilmembers shall be made by formal resolution of the
Council, in compliance with applicable State Statute. The Chief
Finance Officer may delegate the above duties /functions but in all
cases shall be responsible for compliance.
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SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall RULES CF 13CIUM
accompany all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said (EUNCIL•, Cont:
checks are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and
Borough Clerk for original and /or mechanical signatures.
SECTION 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be
filed in a safe place in the Finance Department Office.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council may
propose amendments to these By -Laws at any Regular Meeting. If
the proposed amendments are listed on the formal agenda, a
vote on said amendments may take place during that meeting. If
not so listed, the proposed amendments may be listed for
discussion at the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting; the
proposed amendments may then be voted upon at the next
subsequently scheduled Regular Council Meeting. Any proposed
amendments to these By -Laws must be approved by a 2/3 vote of
the full membership of the Governing Body.
ARTICLE VIII
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By -Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of
Council concurred in by a majority of the Members of Council and
approved by the Mayor. The By -Laws shall become effective
immediately after adoption and shall remain in effect for no
longer than December 31st of the calendar year in which the By-
Laws were adopted.
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ARTICLE IX
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SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these rules
shall be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be
suspended or removed.
ARTICLE X
All Department Heads and Supervisors shall The Borough
Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Collector- Treasurer,
Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director shall
submit the following written reports to the Mayor and to the
members of Council:
1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all
matters being handled or worked upon by each. This
is a monthly "Progress Report" to be submitted prior to
the first meeting of the next month.
2. Project or Case Report - Reports that will give in detail
all facts about the projects or cases completed by
either or both the Borough Attorney, Borough
Engineer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and
Police Director, to be presented before the meeting
next following the completion of the case or project.
3. Special Reports - To deal with any special information
the Borough Council may need to be informed on any
new case or project of either the Attorney, Engineer,
Collector- Treasurer, or Auditor. To be presented as
soon as needed and requested by majority vote of
Borough Council.
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4. Year End Reports - These will summarize work for the RULES CF lit
year by the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, CCUNM, Cont:
Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police
Director. They will be presented to the Mayor and
Councilmembers prior to the first regular meeting of
the Council in the next succeeding year. They will
serve to acquaint new officials with prior and
continuing activities of the Borough Attorney, Borough
Auditor, Borough Engineer, Business Administrator
and Police
ORDINANCE #12 -1 CRDT WIKE #12 -1
ORDINANCE #12 -1 was introduced and adopted on First Reading 'Wrendi g OiTter 71
of ttne Code of tLne
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Eorc h, Re: AlccYOlk
Hearing to be held on B
upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples. Upon
individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio,
Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
"AMENDING CHAPTER 71 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH First Readirg
ENTITLED "ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ".
ORDINANCE #12 -2
CRDDWKE #12 -2
ORDINANCE #12 -2 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
An Crdirnnce
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
Providing for
its for the
Hearing to be held February 2, 2012, upon MMS &C by
Bom4i of Carteret,
Councilmembers Krum and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote
Canty of Wddicsex,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz
Ilia Jersey,
voted in the Affirmative
Appropriatiig $450 000 Frcin the
County Space
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
Trust Fun]
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY,
Carteret Park UFgrade
APPROPRIATING $450,000 FROM THE COUNTY OPEN SPACE
an3 &ls"�ircc) for
the Cost `Il�smf
TRUST FUIND FOR CARTERET PARK UPGRADES AND
ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE COST THEREOF"
First Readrg
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Resolution #12 -10
xY3g1 to the RESOLUTIONS:
Q:der of Business
Mayor Reiman added Resolution #12 -10 to the Order of Business.
He explained it is a resolution supporting the Mayor's Wellness
Campaign and is a program in conjunction with Robert Wood
Johnson and is run under the Office of the New Jersey Conference
of Mayors.
Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda.
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES
RESOU)TION #12 -3
Resolutions #12 -1 thru #12 -9 were introduced by the Mayor and
FES LAITCN #12 -1
be- sigg-atirg Official to
referred to the Council for action:
Issue Certificates
RESOLUTION #12 -3
as to Liability for
Assess for Mmicipal
RESOLUTION #12 -1
Ir Rwm
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
RE�U=CN #12 -2
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES AS TO
"L)esigluatirg Official to
LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS
Issue Tax Ssamhes for ft
Pomrgh of Carteret"
RESOLUTION #12 -2
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES
RESOU)TION #12 -3
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
"Y2siguatirg Official
mess of the Eom4r
RESOLUTION #12 -3
of Carteret"
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
RESOILTI'IOV #12-4
'Yksiguatirg Official
RESOLUTION #12 -4
E)epositories of flu Pora.j8h
Of Carteret"
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ce
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RESOLUTION #12 -5
FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED
ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION #12 -6
ESTABLISHING A PETTY -CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5 -21
RESOLUTION #12 -7
APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON
THEMIDDLESEX HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE
AND THE CARTERET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
RESOLUTION #12 -8
PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2012 PURSUANT TO N.J.S. 40AA -19
RESOLUTION #12 -9
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL GRANTS
AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS /ENDOWMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE
BOROUGH
PE99MCN #12 -5
" Fixirg Rate of
Interest to be
Qiarge1 on Da import
Taxes Ord Assessrents"
RE93LMON #12-6
"Fstablid: irg a Petty
Cash tird for the
Pom4i of Carteret
Rssumt to
N.J.S.A. 40A:5 -21"
RES=U4 #12 -8
' WMdirg for a
TmForary Budget for
de Year 2012 PLn - smt
to N.J.S.A.40A:4 -19"
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RESOIIT CN #12 -10
solution &Wortirg
tlt %yors Welhiess RESOLUTION #12 -10
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A RESOLUTION SUPORTING THE MAYORS WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
AD= were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the
Affirmative.
[PIING OF NAMING OF 2012 STANDING COMMITTEES.
2012 STRIDING
014II'IIEES Mayor Reiman read the members of the 2012 Council Committees
into the record:
2012 COUNCIL COMMITTEES
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS:
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION:
FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
PARKS & RECREATION/
PUBLIC PROPERTY:
POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
PUBLIC WORKS:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
NAPLES, Krum, Diaz
DIAZ, DiMascio, Bellino
KRUM, Diaz, Bellino
BELLING, DiMascio, Sitarz
SITARZ, Naples, Diaz
DIMASCIO, Krum, Sitarz
NAPLES, Bellino, Diaz
The first name in each case indicates QIkIR U 3N.
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REMARKS: Councilmembers RII✓IWS:
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT JORGE DIAZ: He thanked the Mayor and Oa VaL, ]3 SIDIIVI
Council for nominating and electing him Council President. As DIAZ
Committee Chairperson of Finance & Administration he reported
in 2011 they continued with grants and public funding for the
improvements for our Borough infrastructure upgrades for Parks
and Recreation and reported the total amount in grants came to
87 Million dollars, with no cost to the taxpayers. He said in
November Carteret enjoyed another milestone with the opening
of the Health and Wellness Center, a fourteen and one -half
million dollar state of the art facility fully funded by grants and
endowments. He reported our office of Economic Development
has continued to provide dynamic programs, guidance and
resources, such as job fairs, training and loans. He went on to
report that we have also demonstrated strong fiscal responsibility
by cutting operating costs, consolidated departments and shared
services with the Board of Education and neighboring towns,
which has allowed us to stabilize the municipal portion of our tax
bill while reducing the Borough debt service by 1.3 million dollars
and the Borough has acquired an A -1 credit rating. He said we
look forward to 2012 with the re- election of Councilmembers
Naples and Krum and the continuation of a team working
together to ensure Carteret is a great place to live and work. He
thanked the Department Heads under his office and commented
the success of this administration is due in a large part of their
guidance and expertise and said their dedication continues to be
second to none. He wished everyone a healthy, happy and
prosperous New Year.
Mayor then introduced Councilmember Randy Krum who is
starting his fourth term.
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY KRUM: He thanked the residents, catcU111343ER KRQq
commenting that it is an honor to have been re- elected. As
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CakTMl913RKRiM Committee Chairperson of Fire & Domestic Preparedness he
COnt: reported that the Fire Department responded to 2711 calls in
2011 and thanked the fire departments and emergency services.
He reported a large turn -out for the Fire Department's Open
House this year and also reported that students from our Middle
School competed against other schools from around the state in
competitions for fire safety. He said the Fire Prevention Bureau
conducted 690 inspections and the Fire Department has
continued its emphasis on training and have had drills with the
Kinder Morgan Company and their Emergency Response Team.
He went on to report that in 2011 the Fire Department received
a fire boat from the Office of Homeland Security for protection
of our waterfront and to assist New York and New Jersey
Homeland Force Security in and when needed and they also
received a new camera and two (2) gas detectors. He said the
fire fighters also do home inspections and install smoke alarms,
carbon monoxide detectors and escape ladders in the homes of
residents with no cost to them, thanks to a grant and in 2012 it
will be continued along with other programs such as a child seat
installation and inspection, the Morning Check In Program for
seniors and a lock down program. He then recognized John
Wyatt from the Office of Emergency Management and his team
and Chief O'Connor and the Fire Companies, both career and
volunteer, and commended them for their great work.
011VILIVII ER COUNCILMEMBER SUSAN NAPLES: She thanked the residents
NAPLES for their support and Campaign Manager Dan Croson and workers
and volunteers. She mentioned the loss of our Democratic
Chairman, Judy Leshko and then mentioned the dynamic team of
Joseph Gasparro, Maryann Caputo, Taqualla Lowman and Dan
Croson. She then thanked the team , Vincent Bellino, outgoing
Council President, Jorge Diaz incoming Council President, Randy
Krum , Dennis DiMascio and Skippy Sitarz and then commented
that the team is fortunate to have Dan Reiman as their dynamic
leader. She thanked all the Borough workers, emergency service
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workers and volunteers for their work and thanked the Buildings GjjNKnJV0M
and Grounds Department led by Tony Neibert, commenting that N4PLES, Cont:
department is a perfect example of doing more with less. She
went on to thank Dennis Cherepski, with the Carteret Board of
Education, for maintaining open communications as we serve all
residents of Carteret and thanked all of volunteers and colleges
she serves with on the Board of Health and the Board for the
Disabled and thanked Ellen Ransdell for stepping up as the
Director with the passing of Christine Oxner. She thanked her
family and the Mayor and Council and their families for their
support. As the Committee Chairperson of Buildings and Grounds
she reported energy efficient lights were replaced in the Library
and outside of Borough Hall and replaced the front steps of the
West Carteret Firehouse and have installed lighting and air
conditioning in all Borough Buildings from an Energy Grant. Work
was done for the temporary offices of the Health and Wellness
Center and the OEM Building. As the liaison for the Board of
Education she spoke on extra initiatives done by the School Board,
reporting they partnered with the United Way of Central Jersey
who offered their services to all elementary students . They gave
all the fourth grade students in the district free back packs filled
with school supplies and supplied the district with novels that
were distributed to all first through third graders. They received
a grant from PSE &G that is funding an after school tutoring
program for all first grade students at Columbus School and a
summer program is offered to all students who participated in
Title One and LET Program during the school year and an
extended school year program is offered to special education
students. She said all pre -k and paraprofessionals are certified and
said the twenty -first century after school program is operating in
its fourth year in the Carteret Middle School and she thanked Miss
Spiga for that. She also said that parent involvement in all schools
has increased , which they are working very hard for.
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ctxMin-Y! llZ COUNCILMEMBER VINCENT BELLINO: As Committee Chairperson
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of Parks &Recreation /Public Property, he spoke of all the
inclement weather we had during the year. He thanked the
Borough employees and he thanked the Parks employees for all
their park maintenance with the baseball fields, soccer fields and
general maintenance of the park. He thanked Vincent Manetta for
taking care of the Friday and Sunday night concerts. He reported
that the grants are coming in and thanked the freeholders for
their support with that and commented that the West Carteret
county park should be done this year. He thanked the Mayor and
Council and wished them all a prosperous New Year.
Q0AQCIIM3VM COUNCILMEMBER DENNIS DIMASCIO: As Committee Chairperson
DI,KUO of Public Works he thanked everyone for coming and went on to
report in 2011 there were snow storms and the Borough workers
were out day and night clearing the streets making it safe for our
residents and they did a tremendous job with that and the
problems that came with Hurricane Irene. He reported the Sewer
Department was commended by the NJDEP for their inlet and
pipe cleaning program and the Streets and Roads Department is
out every day filling pot holes picking up bulk trash and the
Recycling Yard was commended to be clean and efficient by the
NJDEP. He said we added seven (7) new and used trucks and
commended the workers at the Municipal Garage for the routine
maintenance. He thanked all the volunteers, OEM, police and fire
and Borough workers for making our daily jobs easier and them
asked them to please stand to be applauded.
OurnmFlIm COUNCILMEMBER SKIPPY SITARZ: As Committee Chairperson of
SITABZ the Police and Public Safety he reported the Carteret Police
responded to over 20,000 calls in the year of 2011 and generated,
over 1,000 arrests made and issued 4000 motor vehicle
summonses. He said with approximately 1500 hours of training
the members of the Carteret Police Department continue to be
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part of the staff of the MCPO for patrolling the waterways of 01MILIVIRIM
Carteret and Perth Amboy and for the ninth year, has been S TEW Cont:
elected the National Night Out winner for outstanding
participation in the 28 campaign and are conducting the Civilian
Police Academy with classes being held from March until June.
They are in the process of purchasing six (6) new hybrid police
cars making a total of twelve (12) new cars purchased in the last
twelve (12) years. They have hired two (2) laid off police officers
and there are two (2) additional ones attending the police
academy and will graduate in March. There are five (5) additional
SLEO officers and additional ones are expected to be hired in
2012. He reported they have received a Homeland Security Grant
and received an automated license plate reader and commented
he has asked Freeholder Deputy Director for another unit. He
wished everyone a Happy New Year.
MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN: Mayor Reiman spoke. He first Mk" REM
thanked all the dignitaries, Municipal Chairperson Millie Scott,
Municipal Judge Alan Comba, Assemblymen John Wisniewski and
Craig Coughlin, Freeholder Carol Barrett, Mayor Ricigliano from
Edison Township, Councilman Jim Major, Jack McGreevey,
Councilman Charles Carley, Dennis Cherepski, William Feingold
and someone inaudible to the transcriber.
Mayor Reiman then went on to explain that many years ago
Carteret was part of the sixth Congressional District and in 1992
they were moved into the thirteenth Congressional District, which
at the time was Congressman Bob Menendez and now
Congressman Albio Sires, New Jersey has lost a congressional
seat and has been re- districted again and in January of 2013 will
again be part of the sixth Congressional District, He then
introduced Congressman Frank Pallone of the 6` Congressional
District, who has for many , many years been a great public
servant.
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06124NM CONGRESSMAN FRANK PALLONE: Congressman Pallone then
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spoke. He congratulated Councilmembers Naples and Krum for
being re- elected. He went on to say he was very pleased to be
here and said as of next January he will be representing Carteret .
He said he was given the opportunity to go with Mayor Reiman
around town and look at some of the economic development that
had taken place in Carteret and commented he was truly
impressed with the growth and positive development of this
town. He said he had served in the Legislature with Tom Deverin
and he remembers him fondly as one of his favorite people and it
is good to see the building named after him. He said the Mayor
and Council are working hard to make Carteret an even nicer
place to live and said he wants to be part of that effort.
WNCR BERM MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN: Mayor Reiman went on to report in
2011 we had the opening of our Robert Wood Johnson Health and
Wellness Center, a fourteen and one half million dollar facility
funded without any residential taxpayer dollars, with a forty (40)
year lease and it will generate revenue to the Borough for the
next four (4) decades. It has Robert Wood Johnson as a first class
operator and it is the first of its kind having a municipality and a
hospital partnering to foster better health and wellness to the
community. He went on to report we have our pier extension
completed in 2011 and will have our ribbon cutting in 2012 and
are finalizing, for 2012, to have the State Police locate their new
marine barracks terminal to the Carteret waterfront. There will
be the opening of ASA Apple and the opening of the largest solar
operation in the nation on top of White Rose He went on to speak
about many grants coming in and said we will be breaking ground
on a three hundred (300) car parking structure at lower
Washington Avenue and in the spring we will be breaking ground
on the final phase of the Kaplan Project. He reported that Carteret
made up 60% of all new construction in Middlesex County in
2010/2011. He said our public employees are doing more with
less commenting then there are sixty (60) full time employees less
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than when this administration took office, which is now in its
tenth year and thanked the residents of the Borough of Carteret
for giving them this opportunity.
BENEDICTION:
Dan Croson then lead them in the Benediction.
FOR
ADJOURNMENT AJ1 aRPTD
After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers
Sitarz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full
Council present, the meeting was Adjourned at approximately
12:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC U
Municipal Clerk
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