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HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-05-14JAMARY5, 2014 The Reorganization Meeting of the Governing Body of the RIXkWNIYAITCIV nyllric Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Jammy , 2014 Reiman on Sunday, January 51 2014, 11:30 A.M., Council Chambers Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret New Jersey. ROLL CALL 2013 BOROUGH COUNCIL POLL CALL 2013 B,ICLM CUMIL Councilmemlber Vincent Bellino It Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Joseph W. Sitarz Noted Absent was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen. Also noted present was Municipal Clerk, Kathleen M. Barney. 2013 COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE. 2013 CiXl\M Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adjourn the 2013 Borough AD10[YRiDEiF Council Sine Die. SINE DIE There being no further business, the Borough Council of 2013 Adjourned, Sine Die upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present. 1 JANMY 5, 2014 aimylC:4 w CF CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION — Kathleen M. Barney. HJr3rluV The Borough Clerk read the following statement, State of New Vincent Bellino Jersey, County of Middlesex, a Statement of Determination of the Board of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of Middlesex on the Fifth Day in the year of our Lord, two thousand and thirteen for the election of Borough Council. The said Board did determine that at the said election Vincent Bellino was duly elected a 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 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. CJIZJTnGMC N OF 1YFr' W The Borough Clerk read the following statement, State of New Jersey, County of Middlesex, a Statement of Determination of the Jorge Diaz Board of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of Middlesex on the Fifth Day in the year of our Lord, two thousand and thirteen for the election of Borough Council. The said Board did determine that at the said election Jorge Diaz was duly elected a 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 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. LAM OF CMCE OATH OF OFFICE: Vincent Bellirlo Mayor Daniel J. Reiman accompanied by Senator Joseph Vitale administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember -elect Vincent Bellino. 0�ffl Or" CknCE OATH OF OFFICE: Jorge Diaz Mayor Daniel J. Reiman accompanied by Assemblyman Craig Coughlin administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember -elect Jorge Diaz. 2 JWARY 5, 2014 ROLL CALL 2014 BOROUGH COUNCIL FOLL CALL Upon Individual Roll Call Vote the following were noted present: 2014 num amcm Councilmember Vincent Bellino Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Joseph W. Sitarz STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE SDUEVMF OF The Clerk stated that notice of this meeting was mailed to The NITI C [SCE Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board on December 27, 2013. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune on December 31, 2013 and in the Star Ledger January 2, 2014. INVOCATION INVCCMCN Mayor Reiman then welcomed the Very Reverend Taras Chubenko, of Saint Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, to lead us in prayer for the invocation. He said that he has served Carteret for over thirty (30) years, as a Chaplin for our Fire and Police Departments. Reverend Chubenko then led the meeting in prayer. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE P LE' OF ALLFE LMIM The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. NOMINATION AND ELECTION — 2014 Borough Council President. 3 JANk ARY '5 2014 MNfldATICYV i*D Mayor Reiman recognized Counciman Skippy Sitarz as the SMI(AV - 2M alum GIW�IC, outgoing 2013 Council President and asked that he make the FRFSMEgF nomination for the 2014 Council President. Councimember Sitarz nominated Councimember Susan Naples for consideration for Council President for 2014. The motion was second by Councilmember Bellino and there was a unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present. Mayor Reiman than asked that Freeholder Director Rios come forward to administer the Oath of Office to Council President Naples. Freeholder Director Rios then administered the Oath of Office to Council President Naples. Nlayor Reirmn Mayor Reiman then recognized some dignitaries that were present. Included was our municipal presiding Court Judge Alan Comba, Senator Joseph Vitale, Freeholder Director Ron Rios, Assemblyman Craig Coughlin, former Councilmembers William Feingold and Iris Colon and our Congressman Frank Pallone. ADY11W OF ADOPTION OF 2014 RULES OF BOROUGH COUNCIL 2014 RULES (NI Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino the 2014 (WVAL Rules of Council were Adopted. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Ell I 2014 RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGH OFCARTERET ARTICLE I The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules of Order ". ARTICLE II MAYOR 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 expenditures made by the Council and /or departments. In his 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). 5 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.). SECTION 2. He /she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books properly and fully indexed and shall perform all the duties usually 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. SECT ION 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 ". 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 BoT.ough as , ttjpy 'may esignate, 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:OO P.M.. This shall be known a's'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 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 5. 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 (limited to 5 minutes per meeting) 11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and new business only. 12. Adjournment 7 SECTION 8,1, Any member of the public wishing to address the Governing Body during the publy 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. SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may be changed by the Mayor or a majority vote of the members 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 Agend; 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- sha!-I be worn to any Council Meeting. "This'Dress Code shall be applicable to all Borough Boards and Commissions. N 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 committees are acted upon and reported promptly. Should a 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. 2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: The primary function of this committee is to assist the Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of each year as weli as providing assistance for the proper Q 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. 6. PUBLIC WORKS: 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 it held responsible for any or all of its acts. 10 SECTION 5, 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. 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 7. 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. SECION S. 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- prat- edures in connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the requirements thereto. 11 SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent Ordinance, Resolution #89 -300 and other formerly adopted resolutions of Council and State Statute, no vendor's 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 particulq 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 Counciimembers 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. SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall accompany all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said 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. W ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. The Mayor 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 Vill 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. ARTICLE IX 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. LT-11 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. 4. Year End Reports - These will summarize work for the year by the .Borough Attorney; Borough- Engineer, 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 Director. 14 JAIMY 5, 2014 RESOLUTIONS REM IC1s 1. #14 -1 Designating Official to Issue Certificates as to Liability for Assessments for Municipal Improvements. 2. #14 -2 Designating Official to Issue Tax Searches for the Borough of Carteret 3. #14 -3 Designating Official Newspapers of the Borough of Carteret 4. #14 -4 Designating Official Depositories of the Borough of Carteret. 5. #14 -5 Fixing Rate of Interest to be Charged on Delinquent Taxes and Assessments. 6. #14 -6 Establishing a Petty -Cash Fund for the Borough of Carteret Pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:5 -21. 7. #14 -7 Providing for a Temporary Budget for the Year 2014 Pursuant to N.J.S.40A:4 -19. 8. #14 -8 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute any and all Grant Agreements, Donations /Endowments on Behalf of the Borough. 9. #14 -9 Appointing Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO I & II). 10. #14 -10 Appointing Scott Brucato to the Position of Police Officer. Mayor Reiman asked if there were any questions on any of the %yor Reim resolutions. There were no questions or comments. Resolutions #14 -2 thru #14 -10 were introduced by the Mayor and c'a'r PGRi A referred to the Council for action. 15 JWMY ; � 2014 0114ENf AGE \rA COnt; RE IWIIQV Yh4 -1 Dk signatirg Official to Issue Certificates as to Liability for Assesmmts for Mmicipal Ingxwsrents" RE UI ION A4 -2 Dasignatirg Official to Issik Tax Searches for the Boren per of Carteret REsccullai #14 -3 Designating Official lb rs of the Bora.#r of Carteret RESOLUTION ; #14-4 Losigatirg Official Lgxsitories of the Baraph of Carteret REU flat A4 -5 Fixng date of Interest to be Ctratgal on Dalin jest Taxes amt Assessrents Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #14 -1 "Designating Official to Issue Certificates as to Liability for Assessments for Municipal Improvements" RESOLUTION #14 -2 "Designating Official to Issue Tax Searches for the Borough of Carteret RESOLUTION #14 -3 "Designating Official Newspapers of the Borough of Carteret" RESOLUTION #14 -4 "Designating Official Depositories of the Borough of Carteret" RESOLUTION #14 -5 "Fixing Rate of Interest to be Charged on Delinquent Taxes and Assessments" RESOLUTION #14 -6 12E�,Y ICN #'14 -6 "Establishing a Petty -Cash Fund for the Borough of Carteret Fstablisnirg a Petty-Cash Furl Pursuant to N.J.S.A40A:5 -21" for Llu dororgh of Carteret Prnsuant to N.J.S.A.40A:5 -21 RESOLUTION #14 -7 RE31DITQN # #14 -7 "Providing for a Temporary Budget for the Year 2014 Pursuant to ?ruvidirg for a TeTorary N.J.S. 40A:4 -19" aget for the Year 2014 Rnsuant to N.J.S.404:4 -19 RESOLUTION #14 -8 RESO1lI' W ; #14 -8 Authorizing the %yor to Execute any and all Grants, Agreanerts Donations /E]rlarents on Edtalf of the ororgh RESOWfICN ##14 -9 Appcintirg Special Law Fhforcarent Officers (SLID I & II) "Authorizing the Mayor to Execute any and all Grants, Agreements, Donations /Endowments on Behalf of the Borough" RESOLUTION #14 -9 "Appointing Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO I & II). 16 JANUARY , 2014 RESOLUTION #14 -10 "Appointing Scott Brucato to the Position of Police Officer" were Adopted. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. ORDINANCES: First Reading - 1. #14 -1 Ordinance Providing for Various Capital Improvements in and by the Borough of Carteret, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey. 2. #14 -2 Approving Application for Financial Agreement -50 Bryla Urban Renewal, LLC" ORDINANCE #14 -1 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on January 23, 2014 at approximately 6:00 P.M. upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Naples and Sitarz. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. "ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY" Mayor Reiman explained that this is the redevelopment of the old Ball Glass Facility, a thirty -five (35) acre site that was abandoned about twenty (20) years ago. He said this financial agreement will provide for the construction of a four hundred and sixty thousand square foot industrial complex of which they will pay forty -eight million dollars in taxes over the next thirty (30) years. RES( UMCIV #14 -10 ARrointirg Scott Bruato to the Position of Police Officer u� o� CRDL\AN ES First.Readig CRDl W� (E #14 -1 Omirtstxz Providitg for Various Capital TIitATvern nts in and by the Pomgh of Carteret in the Canty of MjJdlesex Nov Jersey 17 J*MY 5 2014 CRDI #14 -2 ikrlinarce of the Borough of Carteret, Canty of NUddlesex, Nao Jersey Approving Application for rinarcial A rearent = ORDINANCE #14 -2 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on January 23, 2014 at approximately 6:00 P.M, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. "APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AGREEMENT -50 BRYLA URBAN RENEWAL, LLC" 22714 SPA\'Dh% Ca\ff,11TES NAMING OF THE 2014 STANDING COMMITTEES. Mayor Reiman explained for his standing committee appointments the first name read of each committee shall serve as chairperson and the other members shall serve as committee members. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: NAPLES, Krum, Diaz FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: DIAZ, DiMascio, Bellino FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS: KRUM, Diaz, Bellino PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY: BELLINO, DiMascio, Sitarz POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY: SITARZ, Naples, Diaz PUBLIC WORKS: DIMASCIO, Krum, Sitarz BOARD OF EDUCATION: (Liason) NAPLES, Bellino, Diaz REMARKS: New Councilmembers Ramrks Councilmember Bellino, Parks, Recreation & Public Proptery: He Caacilmsdxr thanked the Mayor for his support in the past year and said he is BaLim here to serve the people of Carteret as best as he can at any given point in time. He said for the past couple of years there has been some turmoil, with weather incidents but we came out shining and the Borough employees did a fantastic job in supporting the people of Carteret. He thanked the Mayor and 18 .IWMY -5., 2014 Council for support they have given him over the last nine (9) years and for the three (3) years to come. Councilmember Diaz, Finance & Administration: He reported in CoLmikffnber 0iaz 2013 they continued to seek sources of funding that would allow us to provide services to our residents without adding to their fiscal burden. He said in the last eleven (11) years during the tenure of this administration the total amount awarded has surpassed ninety million dollars in grants and public funds paving the way for many of the projects we see around town at no cost to the taxpayers. He said over forty million dollars alone had been invested in our parks and recreation increasing the quality of life and expanding recreational opportunities for our residents. He reported under Economic Development we have continued our efforts in public /private partnerships that bring economic opportunity, tax ratables and job creations to our community. He said our Community and Economic Development Program, along with working closely with the Carteret Business Partnership, represent the forward thinking that has created jobs and has restored our commercial backbone. In 2013 we witnessed the construction and opening of Investors Bank on Washington Avenue and approved the redevelopment plan for the construction of a 460,000 square foot light industrial complex at the former Ball Glass manufacturing facility in West Carteret and this sixteen million dollar development project will provide the Borough with a significant source of union construction jobs, long term employment opportunities and additional tax revenue of approximately forty -eight million dollars of property taxes over the next forty (40) years. He said the continued revitalization of Lower Roosevelt Avenue has entered Phase III of the Gateway at Carteret Project, with the parking deck now complete, the project enters the final stages of the commercial space and the residential units which will make Roosevelt Avenue a new community in commercial district destination. Under the Finance Office we continue to demonstrate strong fiscal responsibility by cutting opcosts, consolidating departments and carefully reducing our 19 JAD MY '5 7014 Ca_¢ral-rorLs.Diaz workforce by attrition. We continue to make our municipal Cont: workforce more efficient while maintaining services to our residents. He said we have effectively reduced our total debt and general obligations by thirty (30) percent over the last eleven (11) years. He reported under our Engineering Department we continuously assess our Borough infrastructure of which public safety is at the highest priority in preserving the Borough's infrastructure and investment in our road system is highly cost effective and these are the types of projects that help boost the local economy by creating jobs while investing in our infrastructure . This year we approved four million dollars in the road paving program, repairing and repaving over thirty (30) roads throughout the Borough and we also completed a 2.2 million dollar sanitary sewer capital improvement project of which a new line has been installed through West Carteret and Carteret Proper and these improvements have been made in stride with the needs and the growth of our residential and business community. He reported under technology we have revamped the Borough website to provide a more user friendly experience when navigating the Borough's online resources and understanding the demand for quick and efficient access to information the Borough has also taken advantage of the social media tools available and said a few months ago we launched a new mobile app called "My Carteret ", which allows residents to directly report issues such as such as pot holes and graffiti and track the resolution of those requests via mobile phone or online. He said the application is part of a comprehensive technology strategy that we have adopted to become a leading digital community and an additional tool to enhance specific engagement. He then thanked our professional staff and all the Department Heads under the Finance and Administration Office, and expressed that the success of this administration is due in a large part to their guidance and expertise. He said their dedication and work ethic continues to be first of all and second to none. He said as we look towards to 2014 he wants to congratulate his running mate Councilmember Vincent Bellino and thanked the residents of 20 JMLAZY 5, 2014 Carteret for re- election and said he looks forward to the continuation of our team working together to ensure that Carteret continues to be a great place to live, work and raise a family. He then thanked his family for always being there for him and for their patience. Lastly he thanked everyone present for coming and sharing this day with them and wished them a safe and prosperous new year. Council President Naples, Buildings & Grounds and Board of Education Liaison: She thanked everyone for coming out today and sharing this day with them and she congratulated Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz on another term and said she said is looking forward to working with them and everyone else in this administration. She reported in Buildings and Grounds, under the leadership of Tony Neibert, they continue to get the jobs done with a limited amount of manpower and said we were fortunate enough this year to hire Nidia Pagan as a full time employee, who has proven to be a dynamic member of our team and assumed some of the responsibilities of other team members giving them the ability to focus on a variety of project based tasks. She said, while a considerable part of this year focused on picking ourselves up after super storm Sandy, the department was still able to focus on projects that continue to improve the safety, esthetics and efficiency of our Borough Building and the LED lighting provided to be cost effective with continued refurbishing projects and in house repairs and improvements that our staff was able to complete. She reported the Buildings and Grounds Department is now responsible for maintaining the St. Elias Building that we have acquired , which is used to house our Middle School After School Program, Adult Literacy Program and Recreation. She said the Buildings and Grounds Department also assists with the DPW when necessary. She personally thanked the Building Department staff for their continued professionalism throughout the year. She reported as the Board of Education Liaison, according to the school district "Statement of Priority" the following were priorities for 2013 and they are, the Carteret School District Coil President Dbples 21 JANUCY 5, 2014 Cnnmil President prepared and implemented a new teacher and principal temples Cant: evaluation system for 2013. All administrators and teachers received extensive training in the Danielson Model and additionally teachers are incorporating common course standards and the district is also preparing for park assessment, preparation, technology and instructional requirements and the district is also addressing progress targets by school through progress targets action plan and the district is aligning curricular to incorporate common core standards, the district is also researching technology specifications for the administration of park. She invited everyone to cruise the school website periodically to view some of the positive activities that are taking place in our schools and she spoke of many examples. She congratulated Nathan Hale School, under the leadership of Mrs. Diaz and to (Carteret High School under the leadership of Doctor Repollet for their commendable test scores and she mentioned that the schools had picked their " Teachers of the Year' and that Carteret is well represented in this area. She then thanked the two (2) current School Board members, Mr. James Hart and Mr. Daniel Croson, for being at the meeting. CCtIlLihnan ex Krum Councilmember Krum, Fire & Domestic Preparedness: He congratulated Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz and said it is great working with them. He reported that the Fire Department has responded to 3400 calls for assistance in 2013 and we developed and implemented twenty -four (24) hour EMS coverage for the citizens of Carteret. He said we have four (4) new state certified Fire Inspectors and added four (4) career Lieutenants to the Command Structure, which is a savings of thousands of dollars for the taxpayers. He said we added one (1) New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice Fire Inspectors, bringing our department to a total of five (5), three (3) of which hold a DO Certification. He said we have replaced Engine 2 with a used engine purchased out of Pennsylvania with only 22,000 miles on it at a saving of almost $500,000 and it is compatible for foam operation and has a large pumping capacity which is needed to help protect the larger 22 JPNJARY 5, 2014 buildings in town. We added eight (8) new volunteer members, seven (7) of which have completed the state mandated fire one training course and they replaced an aging command vehicle and are almost complete with the department wide apparatus rehab program. We computerized EMS services and we have reconstructed our annual testing and training so that they are certified by third party partners which ensures compliance to the standard. We have six (6) CPR Instructors certified through the American Heart Association, which will save thousands of dollars annually. He then thanked our career and volunteer firefighters and our EMS men and women for a great job in 2013 and wished a safe and prosperous new years to the Mayor the Councilmembers and the citizens. Progress in the Fire Department. Councilmember Sitarz, Police & Public Safety: He congratulated Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz on a job well done and on their re- election and thanked all the Borough employees that worked on the snow clean up. He reported that the Carteret Police Department responded to over twenty thousand calls in 2013 and generated over seven thousand police reports, issued over three thousand motor vehicle summons and completed 1500 hours of police training. He said members of our police department continue to be members of the staff of the NCPOD that are responsible for patrolling the waterways in Carteret, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy and reported for the eleventh year Carteret was selected a National Night Award Winner for outstanding participation in the 30 Annual National Night Out Campaign. He reported the Carteret Police Department Juvenile Bureau participated in the Clean Slate Program and that we added two (2) automatic license plate readers in 2013 and have purchased a total of nine (9) police cars and a CAD system. Progress. Councilmember DiMascio, Public Works: He congratulated Councilmember Bellino and Diaz on their re- election and thanked everyone for coming and wished them a Happy New Year. He Ca.0 Unmber K m Cont: Cot=ihnyber Sitarz Camcilnadrr DJNnscio 23 JNMY 5, 2014 Co.milmiier DiMasscio Cont: reported the public works employees were out every day with recycling or bulk garbage and during vacation time and times when some workers were out sick the job was still done. He said many streets were paved and will continue to be paved . He thanked the workers for a job well done with the last snow storm and again wished everyone a healthy and happy new year. Co- mihra&= Be Him Councilmember Bellino, Parks & Recreation /Public Property: He reported in 2013 we had the water spray park and there was a complete overhaul for the bathroom facilities and the hot house and the parking lot became accessible from Cypress Street. He reported ongoing improvements in Chrome Park which included resurfacing, the basketball court and replacement of the walking pass around the park and are working on the lighting. He reported ongoing improvements to Cornell Park which includes two full basketball courts, new benches and paving around the area of the pavilion which should be done in early spring. He spoke on how beautiful our turf fields are and are used year round consistently. He reported that most of the work done in the first part of the year was from Hurricane Sandy, which included a complete overhaul of the waterfront park. He said we have added full time employees and this is a total of seven (7) full time employees and one (1) part time employee and he thanked the workers. He thanked his family for their support. Progress. %yor Renton Mayor Reiman then recognized some dignitaries that arrived later. They were Assemblyman John Wisniewski and Councilmember Dato. &MIC110N BENEDICTION. Reverend Brown delivered the Benediction. 24 JMIJ4 Y 5, 2014 ADJOURNMENT AQJOUR1,Wf After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the meeting was Adjourned at approximately 12:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, L z h KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk KMB /lr 25 26