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Home My Public Portal About10-01-15 agenda()-tober 1, 2015 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of October 15, 2015 was held on Thursday, October 1, 2015, 6:00 P.M., Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and Michael Sica, Esq. Noted absent was Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director and Councilmember Joseph Sitarz. Agenda Meeting I,• _ Also Noted Present The Clerk stated that the 2015 Annual Notice was mailed to The Stateent of llaetirg _. ._Hnme Needs Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the.b.ulletin _..__�btice board on January 5, 2015. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune on January 7, 2015 and The Star Ledger on January 8, 2015. The meeting was opened with a minute of Silent Prayer and The Silent Prayer/ Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Randy Krum. Pledge of Allegiance Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Naples and Bellino and Approval of testes unanimous affirmative vote of the,five (5) members present, the minutes of September 17, 2015 were approved. Councilmember Diaz Abstained. 1. October 1, 2015 Ordinance- First ORDINANCE: Reading 1. #15 -23 Adoption of the Roosevelt Avenue /Lafayette Street Redevelopment Plan. ORDINANCE #15 -23 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on October 15, 2015. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. ORDINANCE #15 -23 "ADOPTION OF THE ROOSEVELT AVENUE /LAFAYETTE STREET REDEVEVLOPMENT PLAN" Public Portion on Public Portion on Resolutions /Agenda Items and New Business - Resolutions /Agenda ItEm& [Jew Business Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the open Council President declared the Public Hearing to be open. Henri Skiba, 252 Washington Avenue said he is happily retired from RE: Henri Skiba Carteret High School after thirty -five years. He found that he has a - lot cf time now and one of the things he is working on right now is a program doing women's lifting. There will be a Pro -Am contest where they compete. One of the things he found was that comradery and sportsmanship among the young ladies is incredible. They are great role models for everybody. He'll be promoting this on October 10th at the high school. We have a wonderful town for things like this, whether its seminars or shows because we have such access to the turnpike, the airport and Route #287. We have plenty of hotels around. He'll put something together and put in their mailboxes. People should see it and see what is going on. One of his future projects will be the collegiate nationals. People are trying to help him as much as they can and he thanks everyone for their help. 2. October 1, 2015 Council President Krum said this is a fabulous thing to do with these kids. I'll ask the Municipal Clerk to take notes and maybe get this on Channel 36. Presentation — Council President Krum presented a One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) check to Julian Santana for hitting the 1 Homerun for the 2015 Little League Year. Julian's mother Wilma Hernandez was in attendance. Presentation 1st Hare Rim for 2015 Little League Season There being no comments or objections the Council President Closed declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon NIMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the fire (5) members present. Councilman Sitarz was noted absent. Council President Krum then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and ;; nanimous _affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, Councilmember Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. "Clerk's Note: Resolution "Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle License" was omitted from the Consent Agenda. Resolutions — 1. 415 -200 Professional Services — DeCotiis, FitzPatrick & Cole, LLP, Re: Various Legal Services. Consent Agenda 'Clerk's Note Resolutions - 3. O: toles 1, 2015 Resolutions Continued Resolution #15°200 "Professional Services CECotiis,FitzPatrick & Cole Resolution #75-201 "Professional Services Bathgate, tdegener & f2olf Re: M4rira/tdaterfront Project" Resolution #15 -202 "Awarding Contract for 2015 -2016 Tree Rmoval Services ' Resolution #15-203 'Professional Services GE Associates 2015 Tax Map Nhintenarce" Resolution #15 -204 "Best Practice Inventory" 4 2. #15 -201 Professional Services - Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, Re: Marina /Waterfront Project. 3. #15 -202 Awarding Contract for 2015 -2016 Tree Removal Services. 4. #15 -203 Professional Services - CME Associates, Re: 2015 Tax Map Maintenance S. #15 -204 Authorizing the Submission of the Best Practice Inventory. 6. #15 -205 Professional Services - McUlanimon, Scotland & Baumann, Re: Various Legal Services. 7. 915 -206 Approving Memorandum of Understanding. RESOLUTION 915 -200 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DECO T IIS, FI T ZPATRICK & COLE, LLP RE: VARIOUS LEGAL SERVICES" RESOLUTION #15 -201 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BATHGATE, WEGENER & WOLF, RE: MARINA /WATERFROiNT PROJECT" RESOLUTION 915 -202 "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2015 -2016 TREE REMOVAL SERVICES" RESOLUTION 415 -203 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - CME ASSOCIATES RE: 2015 TAX MAP MAINTENANCE" RESOLUTION #15 -204 "AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE BEST PRACTICE INVENTORY" October 1, 2015 RESOLUTION #15 -205 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN, RE: VARIOUS LEGAL SERVICES" RESOLUTION #15 -206 "APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING" were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. Communications — 1. Planning Board — Resolution of findings and Conclusions recommending adoption of the Roosevelt Avenue /Lafayette Street Redevelopment Plan and Amendment. Upon MiMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the Communications were ordered to be received =arid placed on file. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. Bill List — 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, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. Resolution # -205 "Professional Services i*bnimon, Scotland & Bauaand Resolution #15-206 "Approving Merrorardun of Understanding" 1%rre adopted CamLmications - Planning Board - Findings & Conclusions c%ere Ordered to be received and placed on file Bill List 5. October 1, 2015 Reports Reports — COuncilmember Bellino said this evening at 7:00 P.M. in the Band Room of Carteret High School they're going to have a quick review of their program. There will be refreshments after the meeting. Councilmember Diaz had nothing to report at this time. Councilmember Naples reported that the festival went very well and she wanted to thank Councilman Bellino for the Car Show. It was larger than ever and she said she is sure he made quite a bit of money. Councilmember Bellino said they made in excess of $6,000.00. Councilmember Naples said she would like to acknowledge her colleague and friends, the Skiba's in the audience. She said she senses the passion in his voice. Good job. Preparing for Councilmember DiMascio reported that they have been preparing Hurricane -- for the storin that is coming up. We had meetings "oday-and tomorrow and we're watching closely. Hopefully the hurricane doesn't come. Councilmember Krum reported that the Fire Department Open House for Saturday is cancelled, obviously due to the storm coming up. Adjourned After no further discussion, upon MNIS &C by- Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:08 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk 6.