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Home My Public Portal About07-23-15cJuly 23, 2015 A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Regular Meeting Carteret was called to order by Councilwoman Susan Naples, at 6:00 P.M., Thursday, July 23, 2015, Council Chambers, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio Susan Naples Joseph Sitarz Noted absent was Mayor Daniel J. Reiman and Council President Randy Krum. Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen. The meeting was opened with a minute of Silent Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Susan Naples. The Clerk stated that on January 5, 2015, in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posed on the Bulletin Board. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune on January 7, 2015 and in The Star Ledger on January 8, 2015. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the#ive (5) members present, the minutes of July 2 & 13, 2015 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Noted Present Noted Absent Also Noted Present Silent Prayer/ Pledge of Allegiance Statement of Meeting Notice Minutes of Approval 1 July 23, 2015 Ordinance #15 -20 ORDINANCE #15 -20 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held August 6, 2015, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Councilmember Krum was noted absent. ORDINANCE #15 -20 Re: The Ritz "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL Theatre IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING $6,046,900 FROM DEVELOPER GRANTS AND PROPERTY SALE PROCEEDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS, UPGRADES AND ENHANCEMENTS OF THE CARTERET RITZ THEATER PROJECT FOR THE COST THEREOF" Ordinance #15 -17 The Gbrk stated the Ordinance #15 -17 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on July 2, 2015. It was duly published in The Star Ledger on July 9, 2015 with notice that it will be considered for find -,s... s after• "+.:hlic I lcaring to he h -!don July 23, 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 the Ordinance by title. Opened Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, Councilmember Naples declared the Public Hearing to be opened: Closed There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, Councilmember Naples declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present. 2 July 23, 2015 Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino ORDINANCE #15 -17 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71 -9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Krum was noted absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: July 23, 2015 INTRODUCED: July 2, 2015 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: July 9, 2015 HEARING HELD: July 23, 2015 APPROVED BY: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as FINALLY ADOPTED: August 1, 2015 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #15 -18 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on July 2, 2015. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on July 8, 2015 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on July 23, 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 -17 Salaries for Various Officials & Employees of The Borough of Carteret Finally Adopted Ordinance #15 -18 3 July 23, 2015 Opened Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, Councilmember Naples declared the Public Hearing to be opened: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, Closed Councilmember Naples declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino ORDINANCE #15 -18 Lease Agreement "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE with Middlesex COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING AND County Improvement AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF Authority A LEASE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY- GUARANTEED CAPITAL SERIES 2015 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" .Was Finally was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Adopted Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Councilmember Krum was noted absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: July 23, 2015 INTRODUCED: July 2, 2015 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: July 8, 2015 Hearing Held: July 23, 2015 Approved By: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as finally 4 July 23, 2015 Adopted: July 30, 2015 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #15 -19 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on July 2, 2015. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on July 8, 2015 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on July 2, 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. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, Councilmember Naples declared the Public Hearing to be open: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, Councilmember Naples declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS &C, by Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino ORDINANCE #15 -19 "A LOAN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF VARIOUS 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND VARIOUS ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION AS APPLICABLE OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1,10,000, THE COST OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMEMTTO BE FINANCED THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2015 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" Ordinance #15 -19 Open Closed Re: Execution & Delivery of a Loan & Security Agreement with Middlesex County Improvement Authority for Various 2015 Capital Improvements & Various Acquisitions Revenue Bonds Series 2015 of the Middlesex County Improvement Authority 5 July 23, 2015 was finally was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote adopted Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Councilmember Krum was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: July 23, 2015 Introduced: July 2, 2015 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with Notice Of Public Hearing: July 8, 2015 Hearing Held: July 23, 2015 Approved By: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as finally Adopted: July 30, 2015 Meeting Open - MEETING OPENED PUBLIC INPUT ON ALL RESOLUTIONS/ AGENDA ITEMS/ NEW BUSINESS A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review Prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions/ Agenda items and new business. Meeting Closed- MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda items or new business, Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) member present, the public discussion of the meeting was closed. R July 23, 2015 1. 415 -154 Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses Resolutions 2. #15 -155 Approving Purchases from State Contractors. 1. #15 -156 Professional Services —Ridge Global, LLC, Re: Marina Project. 2. #15 -157 Professional Services — Nelson /Nygaard Consulting Associates, Inc., Re: Ferry Terminal Project 3. #15 -158 Award of Bid for Television Inspection of Existing Sanitary & Storm Sewers. 4. #15 -159 Budget Insertion from the Summer Food Program Grant. 5. #15 -160 Professional Services — T &M Associates, Re: Carteret Spray Park. 6. #15 -161 Authorizing Year 2015/2016 Alliance Agreement. 7. #15 -162 Budget Insertion from Municipal Alliance Grant. 8. #15 -163 Approving Final Pay Estimate & Close Out Change Order, 2014 Road Improvement Program — Contract "B ". 9. #15 -164 Approving Change Order #1, 2014 Road Improvement Program, Contract Phase 2 -A, Councilmember Naples asked for a motion on the Consent Consent Agenda Agenda. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz Resolution #15 -154 through #15 -164 were adopted. Upon individual roll call Adopted vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Krum was noted absent. RESOLUTION #15 -154 7 July 23, 2015 Resolution #15- 154 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE TO ST. "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE DEMETRIUS UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL" OF RAFFLE LICENSE TO ST. DEMETRIUS UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH" RESOLUTION #15-155 RESOLUTION #15 -155 "AUTHORIZING THE "AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING FROM STATE CONTRACTORS BY PURCHASING FROM STATE THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET 2015" CONTRACTORS BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" RESOLUTION #15 -156 RESOLUTION #15-156 "AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RIDGE "AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL GLOBAL, LLC, RE: MARINA PROJECT" SERVICES CONTRACT - RIDGE GLOBAL, LLC RESOLUTION #15 -157 RE: MARINA PROJECT" "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RESOLUTION #15 -157 NELSON /NYGAARD CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, INC, ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & PLANNING CONSULTING SERVICES RE: FERRY TERMINAL CONTRACT WITH NELSON/ PROJECT" NYGAARD CONSULTING ASSOCIATES, RE: FERRY TERMINAL PROJECT" RESOLUTION #15 -158 - "AWARDING BID FOR TELEVISON INSPECTION OF EXISTING RESOLUTION #15 -158 SANITARY AND STORM SEWERS" "AWARDING BID -TV INSPECTION OF EXISTING SANITARY & STORM SEWERS" RESOLUTION #15 -159 RESOLUTION #15 -159 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $11,626.99 THE 2015 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE SUMMER FOOD INSERTION OF $11,626.99 PROGRAM GRANT" THE 2015 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM' GRANT" RESOLUTION 415 -160 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR RESOLUTION #15 -160 ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T &M ASSOCIATES- CARTERET AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING T&M ASSOCIATES - CARTERET SPRAY PARK LAYOUT DRAWING." SPRAY PARK LAYOUT DRAWING" RESOLUTION #15 -161 July 23, 2015 "AUTHORIZING YEAR 2015/2016 ALLIANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX" RESOLUTION #15 -162 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $20,000.00 THE 2015 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE PROGRAM GRANT" RESOLUTION #15 -163 "APPROVING FINAL PAY ESTIMATE & CLOSE OUT CHANGE ORDER / 2014 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM — CONTRACT "B "" RESOLUTION #15 -164 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #12014 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM — CONTRACT PHASE 2 -A" Borough Attorney Bergen asked about adding a Resolution to the Consent Agenda for the Spray Park. The Municipal Clerk advised him that the bill was added to the Bill List after it was printed by accounts payable. It is included on everyone's bill list. Borough Attorney Bergen said then they can disregard his request. Councilmember Sitarz asked what it was for. Borough Attorney Bergen said it was for winterizing the Spray Park last year. Councilmember Sitarz asked when it will be opened. Borough Attorney Bergen said he thinks it is opening tomorrow. Councilmember Bellino said it was supposed to be opened last week but they didn't finish it. RESOLUTION #15 -161 "AUTHORIZING YEAR 2015/ 2016 ALLIANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET & THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX" RESOLUTION #15 -162 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $20,000. THE 2015 EUlSEr REv?FNUE AVAILABLE I " 111E MJNICLPAL All LW-L PWGW Gp" T RESOLUITQN #15 -163 "APPROVING FIML PAY ESI'IMM & CLOSE OUT CHANGE ORD /2014 ROAD DP 00 dP FRoGRPM - OaVIRA T "B" II]7.YfJb�`TC�1�1 E July 23, 2015 Borough Attorney Bergen said he understands that the test run is tomorrow, so it should be tomorrow or Saturday. PaTent of Bills PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz 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, Diaz, DiMascio, Naples and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Krum was noted absent. Reports The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: Inspection of Buildings —June 2015 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (S) members present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. prm COMMITTEES: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples reported that the staff is setting up for the Latin Festival with the other departments. That would be on Saturday from 4:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. at the Waterfront Park. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Diaz said in the spirit of this weekend's Latin Festival he is reporting "Progresso, in todos departamentos" which means Progress in all departments. Councilmember Naples said "Gracias ". 10 July 23, 2015 FIRE: In the absence of Councilmember Krum, Councilmember Naples reported Progress. PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY: Committee Chairperson Bellino reported Progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz reported that he is not too happy. They lost a new police car again. Totaled. Councilmember Naples asked what happened but Councilmember Sitarz said he doesn't have the full report yet. Councilmember Sitarz said it's a wonder that the officer didn't get killed. Thank God for air bags. Councilmember Sitarz said there is no doctor at the Medi Center. Councilmember Naples said she does not know the medical law on that but they do have a physician's assistant. Councilmember Sitarz said that somebody told him that they went in there and there was no doctor and they'd have to go to the hospital to the outpatient clinic to get checked out. Councilmember Naples said that she cannot answer whether they can operate with just a physician's assistant. Councilmember Sitarz asked if the Board of Health could look into it. Borough Attorney Bergen said they can look at it but it's just like a private doctor's office. If they don't have the proper staff and people are practicing medicine without a license, they're in violation of their license. Caradttees Continued W- 9cussion Be: Medi Center 11 July 23, 2015 Councilmember Sitarz said he just wanted the Council to know. Borough Attorney Bergen said he doesn't know how they could possibly even operate over there. He said he guesses that DLSCUS.SICIV physician's assistants can do physicals for schools. CQVI'll1OED Councilmember Naples said they can and they can prescribe. Councilmember Diaz stated that P.A. can do just about everything but operate as long as they're working under another medical physician. Councilmember Naples questioned if the physician has to be on site. Councilmember Diaz said if they don't have to be on site but they have to work under that person. That person is responsible now. A P.A. is almost a doctor. Councilmember Naples told the Municipal Clerk to get clarification on that from the Board of Health. . Councilmember Sitarz asked if a Superintendent of Schools can work under Councilmember Diaz (as principal). Borough Attorney Bergen said the license ... (inaudible)... provide for it but the medical rule and regulations and the law governing the practice of medicine would deal with it. They're not going to screw with their license. If they're operating that way, they are operating under the law. No one's not going to take a chance. Councilmember Naples said that we can find that out. Attorney Bergen agreed and said we'll check it out. 12 July 23, 2015 PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairman DiMascio reported Progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairwoman Naples reported Progress. Councilmember Naples read the following Proclamation into the record: BOROUGH OF CARTERET MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, PI37Qmmm PROCLAMATION NUI PIGS aT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2015 2015 WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program on August 0, 2015 called "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT "; and WHEREAS, the "32 11 Annual National Night Out" provides a unique opportunity for the Borough of Carteret to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police - community crime prevention efforts; and WHEREAS, the Crime Prevention Unit plays a vital role in assisting the Carteret Police Department through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in the Borough of Carteret; and WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of the Borough of Carteret be aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and the impact that their participation can have in reducing crime, drugs and violence in the Borough of Carteret; and 13 July 23, 2015 WHEREAS, police- community partnerships, neighbor safety, awareness and co- operation are important themes of the "National Night Out" program. NOW, THEREFORE, WE The Mayor and Council do hereby call upon the citizens of the Borough of Carteret to join the Carteret Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit and The National Association of Town Watch in supporting the 32 1d Annual National Night Out" on August 4th, 2015 as "National Night Out" in the Borough of Carteret. FURTHER, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT WE, The Mayor and Council do hereby proclaim Tuesday, Aught 4 2015 as "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" in the Borough of Carteret. Adjourned There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five members present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:13 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARN Y, MMC Municipal Clerk