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Home My Public Portal About03-26-15cft-ch 26, 2015 A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Regular Meeting Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, 6:00 P.M., Thursday, March 26, 2015, in Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call vote the following were noted present: Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Dennis DiMascio Randy Krum Susan Naples Joseph W. Sitarz Noted absent was Councilman Jorge Diaz. Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. The meeting was opened with a Minute of Silent Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. The Clerk stated that on January 5, 2015 the 2015 Annual Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune on January 7, 2015 and The Star Ledger on January 8, 2015. Roll Call O _ ..- Also Noted Present I Silent Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance StateTent of Meeting Notice Mardi 26, 2015 Approval of Minutes Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Minutes of March 12, 2015 were approved, transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. The Clerk stated that Ordinance #15 -8 was introduced and Adopted on First Reading on March 12, 2015. It was duly Ordinance #15 -8 published in The Home News on March 18, 2015, with County of o f Middlesex, NJ of Carteret Cou notice that it will be considered for final passage after Calendar Year 2015 - to Public Hearing to be held March 26, 2015 at approximately Exceed the Hmicipal Bujget 6:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the Bulletin Board Appropriation Lindts & to and copies were made available to the general public and Establish a Cap Bank according to law, she read the Ordinance by title N.J.S.A. 4OA: 4 -45.14 Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Opperd Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. There were no comments or objections from the public. There being no further comments or objections to the Closed Ordinance the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino ORDINANCE #15 -8 "BOROUGH OFCARTERET COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY CALENDAR YEAR 2015 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS &TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.1.S.A.40A: A- 45.14)" 2 March 26, 2015 was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote opted Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: March 26, 2015 INTRODUCED March 12, 2015 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: March 18, 2015 Hearing Held: March 26 2015 Approved By: Mayor Daniel J Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 2, 2015 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #15 -9 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on March 12, 2015. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on March . 6, 2015, with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 26, 2015 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. Ordinance #15-9 "An Ordivarre Providing for Various Capital hVrovarents of the Boragn of Carteret, Canty of Middlesex, NJ Appropriating $3,600,000 from the Capital bprovsmnt & other Reserves & Grants for for the cost ttherefor" Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and :Krum and qmncd unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. There were no comments or objections from the public There being no further comments or objections to the Closed Ordinance the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the (5) present. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bel J ino 3 March 26, 2015 Ordinance #15-9 ORDINANCE #15 -9 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,600,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND OTHER RESERVES AND GRANTS FOR THE COSTTHEREFOR" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, cvas finally adopted Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: March 26, 20115 INTRODUCED: March 12, 2015 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading With Notice of Public Hearing: _ March 17, 2015 Hearing Held: March 26, 2015 Approved BY: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 1, 2015 Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and DiMascio Opened and .unanimous affirmative dote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Public Portion on Resolution /Agenda Items and New Business was opened to the public. There were no comments from the Public Closed Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the public portion of the meeting was closed. 4. March 26, 2015 RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions 1. #15 -72 Tonnage Grant Application Resolution. 2. #15 -73 Amendment to the 2015 Temporary Budget. 3. #15 -74 Approving Change Order #3 and Payment, Re: 2013 Sewer Television Inspection Contract. 4. #15 -75 Awarding Contract for Various Mowing, Trimming, On Call of Property Maintenance Program. 5. #15 -76 Amending Resolution #14 -224 Adopted on November 6, 2014. 6. #15 -77 Professional Services - Bradley Campbell, LLC, Re: Litigation. 7. #15 -78 Authorizing Mayor to Execute Natural Resource Litigation Agreement. 8. #15 -79 Professional Services- Najarian Associates, Re: Noe St. Review. 9. #15 -80 Professional Services- Najarian Associates, Re: Phase 4, Geotechnical /Structural Investigation Block 102, Lots 5.01 & 5.02. 10. #15 -81 Professional Services — Potter Architects, Re: Proposed Wood Deck for Carteret Historical Building. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Consent Agenda Resolutions #15 -72 through #15 -81 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and Sitarz RESOLUTION #15 -72 "TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION" RESOLUTION #15 -73 "AMENDMENT TO THE 2015 TEMPORARY BUDGET" Resolution #15 -72 "Tonnage Grant Application" Resolution #15-73 "Arendrent to the 2015 Tmporary Budget" 5. hJarch 26, 2015 Resolution #15-74 "Awromirig O-a�e Onjer#3 & Final 2013 Sewer `IV Inspection Contract" Resolution #15 %gardi g Contracts for Various Mxaing, Tim rg, on call Property Maintenance Progra d' Resolution #15-76 "Of the BoroLgh of Carteret in the County of Middlesex Arm Axg Resolution #14 -224 adopted on 11 -6 -14" RESOLUTION #15 -74 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3, AND PAYMENT CERTIFICATE #4 AND FINAL 2013 SEWER TELEVISON INSPECTION CONTRACT" RESOLUTION #15 -75 " "AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR VARIOUS MOWING, TRIMMING, ON CALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM" RESOLUTION #15 -76 "RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AMENDING RESOLUTION #14 -224 ADOPTED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2014" Resolution #15-77 RESOLUTION #15 -77 "Approving Professional Services APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT - Contract - Bradley M. Carpbell,LLC BRADLEY M. CAMPBELL, LLC" RESOLUTION #15 -78 Resolution #15 -78 "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE NATURAL "Authorizing the Mayor to RESOURCE LITIGATION AGREEMENT" Execute Natural Resource Litigation Agremmt" Resolution #15-79 "Authorizing Professional Services Contract with Najarian Associates - Nbe St. Reviacl Resolution #15-80 %thori zing Professional Services Contract - Najarian Associates Fhase 4, Geoted - T ical/Structural Irmestigation Block 102, Lots 5.01 & 5.02" RESOLUTION #15 -79 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NAJARIAN ASSOCIATES NOE STREET REVIEW" RESOLUTION #15 -80 "AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NAJARIAN ASSOCIATES PHASE 4, GEOTECHNICAL /STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION BLOCK 102, LOTS 5.01 & 5.02" 5. P4arch 26, 2015 RESOLUTION #15 -81 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH POTTER ARCHITECTS — PROPOSED WOOD DECK FOR CARTERET HISTORICAL BUILDING." Resolution #15-81 "Authorizing Professional Services Contract for Architectural Services caith Potter Architects - Proposed [,bod Do& for Carteret Historical Building" were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Adopted Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. Reports /Committees: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS — Committee Chairperson Naples reported that they are getting ready for spring finally and assisting when necessary. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — Committee Chairperson Diaz was excused. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS — Committee Chairperson Krum reported that he was just over by the Fire House and fire people are waiting for our CO'S. They should have that tonight and I'm ready to go over there in our new part of the building over there. Other than that, Progress. Bill List Reports /Canmktees Buildings & Grounds Firarr_e & Admnistration Fire & D amstic. Preparedress 6 ft-ch 26, 2015 Parks, Recreation, PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY — Committee &Public Property Chairperson Bellino reported Progress and getting ready for the warm weather. Police POLICE - Committee Chairperson Sitarz reported progress. Public Works PUBLIC WORKS — Committee Chairperson DiMascio reported that he hopes the snow is done and he reported Progress. Board of Education BOARD OF EDUCATION — Liaison Councilwoman Naples reported that the schools had 1600 books donated to each school. Pre K through fifth (5 1h ) grade were allowed to take two (2) books home each to enjoy them with their families. Spring recess is April 3` to the 6` Mayor Reiman said wonderful. PdjournEd After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:03 P. M. Respectfully submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk KM B /am PA