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Home My Public Portal About01-05-17January 5, 2017 The Re- Organization Meeting of the Governing Body of the Re-Organization ._-__- Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. J Meeting Reiman on Thursday, January 5, 2017 6:00 P.M., at the Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. ROLL CALL 2016 BOROUGH COUNCIL Upon Individual Roll Call Vote the following were noted present: Roll Call 2016 Counciln iember Vincent Bellino Jorge Diaz Dennis DiMascic AjmarJohal Randy Krum Susan Naples Also noted present was Municipal Clerk, Kathleen M. Barney and Borough Attorney, Robert Bergen. Also Noted Present 2016 COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE. 2016 Council Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adjourn the 2016 Borough Adjournment Sine Council Sine Die. There being no further business, the Borough Die Council of 2016 Adjourned, Sine Die upon MMS &C by Councilmember Diaz and Bellino, unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Adjourned CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION - K athleen M. Barney, MMC Councilmember -Elect Vincent Bellino Certification of The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Election Jersey, County of Middlesex, a statement of Determination of the Kathleen M. Barney, MBE Board of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of Middlesex on the eighth day of November in the year of Virrent Bellino Our Lord, two thousand and sixteen for the election of Borough Council. The said Board did determine that at the said election Vincent Bellino was duly elected Member of the Borough Council for the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, and 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. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION — Kathleen M. Barney, MMC Certification of Councilmember -Elect Jorge Diaz Election Jorge Diaz 1 January 5, 2017 Councilmember -Elect Joree Diaz The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Certification of Jersey, County of Middlesex, a statement of Determination of the IIe Jorge Diaz 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 sixteen for the election of Borough Council. The said Board did determine that at the said election Jorge Diaz was duly elected Member of the Borough Council for the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, and 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. CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION — Kathleen M. Barney, MMC Councilmember -Elect Aimar Johal Certification of Fle The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Ayrer Jchal --j, �+ . �� v� r �. �J , a Jva i<��Ci�l VI .- _L_111 I11a �:'JII VI .11 Board of Coun Canvassers relative to an election Held in tine County of Middlesex on the eighth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two thousand and sixteen for the election of Borough Council. The said Board did determine that at the said election Ajimar lohal was duly elected Member of the Borough Council for the Borough of Carteret County of Middlesex, and State of New Jersey. 1 do hereby certify, that the foregoing is a true, full and correct sta ernent of the determination of the Board of County Canvassers as filed in the Office of the County Clerk of Middlesex. OATHS OF OFFICE: Oath of Office Councilmember -Elect Vincent Bellino Caa>riingri er elect Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Vitrnt Bettino Councilmember -Elect Vincent Bellino. At this time Councilmember Bellino took his seat on the dais. Councilmember -Elect Jome Diaz Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Conxilnuber elect Councilmember -Elect Jorge Diaz. At this time Councilmember Diaz Jorge Diaz took her seat on the dais. Councilmember -Elect Aimar Johal Cauncilmarber elect Ajmer Jdzal 2 January 5, 2017 Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember -Elect Ajmar Johal. At this time Councilmember lohal took her seat on the dais. ROLL CALL 2017 BOROUGH COUNCIL: Roll Call 2017 Upon individual roll call vote the following were noted present: Councilmember Vincent Bellino Noted Present Jorge Diaz Dennis DiMascio Ajmar lohal Randy Krum Susan Naples STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE The Clerk stated that notice of this meeting was mailed to The Statarent of Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Meeting Notice Board on December 21, 2016 and December 22, 2016. Notice was also published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger December 28, 2016 INVOCATION Imucation For invocation Mayor Reiman then welcomed Reverend Chubenko from St. Demetrius Church Very Reoeeri Taras Glib2nko PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the GxmlhmTix'Y Kindy Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. Knm ADOPTION OF 2017 RULES OF BOROUGH COUNCIL: Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adopt the 2017 Rules of Borough Council. A loption of 2017 Pules Of Ca-mil Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the 2017 Rules of w-xe adopted Council were adopted. 3 JmnLy 5, 2017 Mes of Ca-IL -il Crxtt: ARTICLE Ill BOROUGH CLERK S=CT ION 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 at sec.). 5cCTtON 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 M T INGS SECTIO ?d 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeiing 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 4CA:60 -5) in the _....,.dl Chambea at the Pdemor,a'. ?r;_�„idpeS F- uilcing os s,.�ch ^late =_> dsigr.eted by the P� ror. ScCTIOPI 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the time and place for holding regular meetings during the ensuing year, whlch time and place shall be as set forth In the annual notice pub!ished by the Borough Clerk pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and which shall include at least one Regular Meeting to be held each north at 6:00 P.M., at the Memorial Municipal °ending, 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 apeCeeia! meeiingS of tha Council, in case of h'r neglect cr refusal, and four members cf the Council may call such meetings ai such t ;me and place !n such Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of special meetings reasonable advance notice JmnLy 5, 2017 Rules of Courr l Cont: considered to be of forty -eight hours except in case of emergency shall be given In person *.o el members of the Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S. 10:4 -6). SECTION 5. 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. G t'ne 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, Awhere, 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, _. 9, cqunty, school, municipal or local authority maser. No one may he allmved more than three (31 minutes when addressing the Council, and the public comment period on any ma<ier before the Governin; Body shall not extend beyond thirty f30) minutes. The Borough Clerk is hereby authorised 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. 5 10N 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised stafuzes of New Jersey, viz,; t' - IF-2a Councilmembers and the INEyor, and in the absence o , four CounciL-emba - s ;Sr_ R._. S C71011 7. If no quorum be pres=ent at any meeting, those _essembled shall have the pow =_r and are hereby authorised to set a new meeting date, and then adjourn. SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed viz.: 1. Cali the roil 2. Moment of silent prayer Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of minut =_s 5. introduction of Ordinances 6. Public Portion on Resolutions and other Agenda items 7. Introduction of Resolutions S. Payment of Bllfs 9. Presentation of communttations, petition, .c. 10. Reports of committees and department heads (limited to 5 minutes per meeting) 11. Greeting of public and Imvl - ,atlon of discussion and new business only 12 . F.djournment Jmjary 5, 2017 Mies of Co rcii Cont: SECTION 8.1. Any member of the public wishing to address the 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. s CTl oi-0 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 talking action on t'rre 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. SEnION 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 li<ted on the con: ent egende.. SECTION 20. Reports of comrriittees shall be presented by alphabetic order of the members of Council. SECTION 1?. During the public discussion portion of a cn -tndl Meeting, person recognized Chair shall be peFrn wed to discuss makers of public concur at said meeting Ilrniting their spea king to ;h _e ,S) mir '.,s per per o, the public comment period shall not ex end beyond ir<y W` mimdes. sEC7iON 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting mzy be changed by the f�rayor or a majority vote of the members of the Council present at such meeting. SECTION 13. .xcep't as otherwise required by the Statutes, or specially provided in tree fay -Laws, all action of the Council shall be by a majchty vote of those present. s_CTION 1Q. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or when ordered by the Mayor or when directed by Statute, a roll all vote shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered m ,he minutes of the meeting. sEctloN S. For ail Council heetings, members of the Governing Body, 01 and Officials of the Borough shad be dressed In a professional znd businesslike manner. „a ,..e Council's Agenda Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear either a necktie or a jacket. At the Council's Regular !,4eetings, male Councilmembers shall wear a necktie and a jacket. Female Councilmembers shall dress January 5, 2017 des of CCLmil in a similarly =ppropnate manner. No jeans or slacks made of denim material shiE be worn to any Cont: Council Meeting. This Dress Code shall be applicable to all Borough Boards and Commissions. ARTICLE V STAND;NG COMf>'IITTEES SECTlOAI 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such appointment subject to the concurrence of a majority cf the Council. The May--r sha!I see tFha; all matters referred L t'ne committees are aci-d upon and reported prompNy. 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. °`C - :CPI 2 h - foilo n S Commute <. f ?hF CoLur .onsisting o`Thre, C uncllmembers, ri?h +,..,.....,.,nned Co!mcilmernber to act as Chairperson shall he prnpnsed at the annual hdeetins . viz.: i. Buildings and Grounds 2. Finance and Administration & Domestic - - -- -rad Hess 4. Parks and R__. _.ion /public Property Polk_ , Public safety "o. " -'alit VVOrI(s 7. Board of Ed 2 —t!on Liaises :cmmi't— embers sn met ennror'o -,ah. d iring the first and fourth I Ja o' CE - m, nth as the eed arises in order to conduct their respective committee business. They also stall coordir,aie - ,heir common er,orts, so as to adhere to requirements of all local Ordinances and Resolutions, as we'll as purchzsing 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. SECTI0t9 In adduion to other responsibilities, the Standing Committees shall perform the follow!ng functions: 1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: This committee shall be responsible_ for the proper maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned bul ld ings. 7. FINANCE I,'NDADMINISTRATIDN: The primary f.;nction of this committee h to a_s'st the Mayor and �Duncil in the preparation of the annual Jmuary 5, 2017 PgAes of C.Dbmd budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of coint: 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 ofthe Borough represents. This committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the ofrices of the Borough Clerk, Assessor, Coll ectio r,- Treasurer, Building Inspector, Engineer, Auditor, Attorney, and Senior Citizen Transportation. 3. FIRE & DOA4ESTIC PREPAREDNESS: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the Fire Department, including all fire houses. c. PAR ;S AND RECR= AT106UPUBUC PROPERTY: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens' transoortation and all recreation activities. Thli Committee 5'r2112150 be responsible forthe implementation and Gf th- Shads Tree 5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the Police Department and facility. o. PUBLIC WORKS: This Committee sh211 be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department, Central Vehicle Maimeoance, Recycling Department, Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and the borough dump. 7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON: This Committee shall be responsible for commuricating and sharing oertlneni veith the Board of Education. Jxxary 5, 2017 AE1es of Gxmil Cont: SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purch =_sing Agent Ordinance, Resolution 939 -300 and other formerly adopted resolutions of Council end Stain 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 x05 - 67. SrCTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, bills or claims '_o be paid by the Borough shall be in accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance 1:05 -67, at 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 Line Council. The Finance Department shall prepare a list of the total amount of the individual vouchers - ooroved by each commiiiee, and cubsenuently recommend for pavment by the Financm2 Commizcee, accordbrg to budgetary appropriations. The Finance De partm -nt 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 ° id. A�!tho �I „n to a�.�va checks -f pey .mount the approved vo. � _ s ey - he CON'1C Imemb_ > shah ben de byisrrr solution o e Council i omoii r vn *h aoohcobL- State Statute. The Chief Finance Officer rray delegate the above duties /iuncJons but in all cases shaII be responsible for commpliance. SECTION 4. Correspondln, vouch=ers, invoices, or 61115 shall accompany all c'necks drawn in payment tnero who _ said Ch_z'm a - presen .� tS,...' inancial O""icer, Mcyo. anal Bow �gh Cle for original and /or mechanical signatures. SECTION S. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be filed In a safe place in the Finance Department Office. Janny 5, 2017 X25 of Canrui sECLCN 4, ianei ._ Commine s an appointed to e; pecke PA faci hWe Ae wc.6 A tt,ne Council, COTIt: but only within statutory, Borough Ordinance and Rules of Council limits ac the entire Council Is held rzspcnsible for any or all of Its acts. 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 sun acts as may be assigned to it by the Council. S. Report and make recommendation to the Council regarding its responsibilities and activities. 57710M S. Sp ?bi l commi ees snap be appointed fos oumoms other Lean Me KHOO in 'he des of VE Standing C mmorne =_s by a majority vote of the Council. SECTION 7. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special Committee shop be prepared to sport tc the Council at each regular meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his /her Committee. SECTIOFI 6, fall department h , ds in charge of Direct ,epainsion of borough Employees, s °.all , a - >A o -� �_ _V,Wj ac,WbeS Md aC ile"M n, nd a - epoii Dr the eo!' .t ^ h Z _f ; 5yees "g sid, _ q ov , Jme and 7e . The Fort is is _= ARiICL VI NO CLAIMS c VOUCHERS SEM° Dpi S. Ali bills, vousnen or corns against Me Borough s all be in v ria ana carts ied by the vendor, fully nemlzed and on such forms as the Borough shah prom. bate for UK Dupose through the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be sworn to by the claimant before subminion 'or approvA aA payment, veWying that the vark cr .,sand Is hive been supphad, or services c, to be Smoak aaor ante "An synhytors, p4a a OW Bo roach Or Tance 'C.; c7, et sn, sets forth Am specrfic o oc.ed ires in Mwection Rah bA chms and voucher1 and the requirements thereto. Al 5, 2017 Rules of Ca mil Cont: .ARTICL VII AM EN C?A E IN T 5 5 -CT10N 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 Or discussion at the next regYmPy scheduled Counci; Meeting; the proposed amendments may then be voted upon at the next subsequ=ently scheduled Regular Council Meeting. Any proposed amendments to these By -Laws mUst be approved by z 2/3 dote of the full membership or the Governing Body. A.RTIT! ° VIII ADUTPDN AND TERTNi JECT' N _, The Sy-Laws shat! be adopted by a resolutert of Councid concurr ed i,, by a m;,Way of she Member _ and approved by the IJ_ The By-Laws shall become ome effect immediately af,er aaop and s`,_ remain In effat for no Onger than December 31st of Se cl_ncar tear in which the By-I aws were adopted. -rn ; v. oc •edir s C rnaY �� a�dau r -r.. -, _�. ARTICLE 'n II Deparrn Hea: -no S,rper rs„,s shall Qe Boroug h Ygimr, Bwoah 3.o so-W! Collector - Treasurer, Borough Auditor, Business ;•dministowr and Police D!rector Q all submit the following written reoors to the Mayor and to the members of Council: 1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters being HOW or worked upon by each. We is a monthly "Progress UPON" to be submitted prior to the first meeting of As next month, 2. Project or Case Report - r "reports that will give In detail all facts about the projects or cases completed by either or both the Borough f;ttorney, Scrough Engineer, Borough Auditor, susiness Administrator and Poke Daz ov to be presented 'before the me_tl,ng r.e•a following the completion of the case or project. Jm ary 5, 2017 3. Special Reports - To deal with any special information the Borough Allies of Chmil Council may need to be informed on any new case or project of fit. either the Attorney, Engineer, Collectcr -T easurer, 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 Meyer 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. January 5, 2017 RESOLUTIONS: 1. #17 -1 Designating official to issue Certificates as to Liability for Assessments for Municipal Improvements. 2. #17 -2 Designating Official to use Tax Searches for the Borough of Carteret. 3.417-3 Designating Official Newspapers of the Borough of Carteret. 4. #17 -4 Designating Official Depositories of the Borough of Carteret. Resolutiorns 5. #17 -5 Fixing Rate of Interest to be Charged on Delinquent Taxes and Assessments. 6. #17 -6 Establishing a Petty -Cash Fund for the Borough of Carteret Pursuant to N.J.S.P.. 40A:5 -21. 7. #17 -7 Providing for a Temporary Budget for the Year 2017 Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4 -19. 8.417-8 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute any and all Grants Agreements, Donations /Endowments on Behalf of the Borough. 9. #17 -9 Authorizing Bids for the Marina Project — Phase II Resolutions #17 -1 through #17 -9 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Mayor Reiman asked if there were any questions on any of the Resolutions. There were no questions. Ell January 5, 2017 Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda Upon MMS8:C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present. The Resolutions 417 1 - #17 -9 were adopted. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Dimascio,lohal, Krum and Naples voted in the Affirmative. RESOLUTION #17 -1 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION #17 -2 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET RESOLUTION 4 -3 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET RESOLUTION #17 -4 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET RESOLUTION 417 -5 FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUESNT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION 417 -6 ESTABLISHING A PETTY CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5 -21 RESOLUTION 917 -7 PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2017 PURSUANT TO N.J.S. 40A:4 -19 • e '�a .. Resolution #17 -1 Designating official to issue certificate as to Liability for ass2s=ts for municipal hTpLavarronts. Resolution #17 -2 Designating official to issue tax searches for the bornxgh of carteret Resolution #17 -3 Dasigmting official novspapers of the boragh of carteret Resolution #17-4 D:sigr3tisg official depositories of the borcu&i of carteret Resolution #17 -5 Fixing rate of interest to he charged on dealiixl enit taxes and asses its Resolution #17-6 Establishing a petty cash fund for the born# of carteret pursuant to n.j.s.a. 403:5 -21 Resolution #17 -7 PwMin ?; a tarporary lutet for the year 2017 pn to n.j.s.40a:4 -19 RESOLUTION #17 -8 AUTHORING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL GRANTS, AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS /ENDOWMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH RESOLUTION 417 -9 AUTHORING BIDS FOR THE MARINA PROJECT PHASE II Resolution #17 -8 Authoring %yor to execute any and all grants, agreare nts, donations /aThoo nts on bd of the borough Resolution #17 -9 Authorug bids for the marina project phase II Jauary 5, 2017 NAMING OF 2017 STANDING COMMITTEES. Mayor Reiman read the members of the 2017 Council Committees into the record: 2017 COUNCIL COMMITTEES BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS PARKS & RECREATION/ PUBLIC PROPERTY: POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY: PUBLIC WORKS: BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON JOHAL, Krum, Diaz DIAZ, DiMascio, Bellino KRUM, Diaz, Bellino BELLINO, DiMascio, Johal NAPLES, Diaz, Johal DIMASCIO, Krum, Johal NAPLES, Bellino, Diaz The first name in each case indicates CHAIRPERSON. REMARKS: Councilmember's COUNCILMEMBER AJMAR JOHAL: As committee chairperson of Buildings and Grounds he reported that the roof replacement on the park pl has been completed. Assessment of the library and community center waiting on the quote for repair. Retrofitting of the lighting at the library and the community center is completed and the new lighting is LED lighting. Retrofitting of the lighting at the police station has been completed wit LED lighting. The retrofitting of the lighting at the Fire Department has been completed with LED lighting. New flooring was installed in the West Carteret Fire House. Thank you [ m&g of Stan isg camdttees 2017 2017 Cormil canflittees COUNCIL PRESIDENT JORGE DIAZ: As committee Chairperson of R=ks: Finance and Administration he thanked everyone for another 3 Carr;iitrwt:'rr Diaz years. After 12 years serving on the council this job doesn't get any easier but it does get enjoyable every single year and that's I: JmxBa 5, 2017 because we work as a great team and we take a team approach to everything that we do. Our team continues to govern in a fiscally responsible manner while employing all available resources to stimulate our local economy in enhancing our community appeal. During the tenure of this administration we have sought and been awarded $120 million dollars in grants and public funding paving the way for many of the projects you see around town and at no cost to our tax payers. Under the finance office we continue to demonstrate strong fiscal responsibility. Our smart growth initiatives have proven to compliment our revenue by continuing to grow our borough tax base we are able to increase revenues without the need to place additional burden on our residential property owners. Our integrated approach to municipal planning and financial management has allowed us to offer the highest level of service in the most cost effective manner. Years ago we inherited a municipal government that had one of the highest aggragid property tares in the region and today we have one of the lowest in fact, Carteret now has the third lowest property taxes in the central New Jersey area. Under economic development we continue to work with nonprofit economic development agencies to develop business retention grants, marketing assistance programs and small business loans seeking to attract new business in town. These incentives have successfully attracted millions in investment throughout the bureau and more specifically to Washington and lower Roosevelt Avenue. This past year we celebrated the ribbon cutting of the medical arts building on Washington avenue, the ground breaking of a 12 million dollar residential complex on Roosevelt avenue and the planned development of the Marriott Hotel in West Carteret, just to name a few. These public and private partnerships represent a forward thinking, had proven to create jobs, increase our ratables and restore our commercial backbone. I would like to take the time to thank our professional staff under the finance and administration that continues to do more with less. The success of this administration is due in part to your guidance and expertise. Our Municipal Clerk Kathy Barney, our Law Director Bob Bergen, Our Chief Financial officer Patrick DiBlasio, our Borough Engineer John DuPont, our Director of Information and Technology Laurent Mevs. As we look towards 2017 1 want to congratulate Councilmember Vinnie Bellino and AJ . lohal my running mate. I look forward to the continuation of the entire council working together to ensure that Carteret continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I 7 Jarmry 5, 2017 like to thank my family, my children, thank you all for coming and sharing this day with us, have a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you. COUNCILMEMBER RANDY KRUM: As committee chairperson of Fire and Domestic Preparedness he said Happy New Year and Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas everybody, thanks for coming tonight. Congratulations AJ, Jorge and Vinnie. It's great to be working with you guys. Our 2016 commissions report, first of all I would like to thank our career firefighters and our volunteers, our EMT division and also our OEM division for the great jobs you do and you make Carteret proud in what you do. This year we responded to 3,590 calls for assistance during the 2016 year. Our lockout assistant program helped 650 residents this year. We educated grammar school children throughout the bureau with the fire is program. We visited with Senior Groups to educate them in fire safety in the home and while traveling. We continued operation fire safety. Installed hundreds of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for residential homes throughout the bureau. Replaced 2 new ambulances serviced this year. The ambulances were purchased with grant money with no cost to borough taxpayers. We continue you our intensive training of all personnel in advanced firefighting operations, incident command, hazmat, and also safety. Under Chief Mark Hruska hopefully we will have a continued good year in 2017 and move forward. Thank you Mayor and Thank you Council. COUNCILMEMBER VINCENT BELLINO: As Committee Chairperson of Parks and Recreation and Public Property I would like to congratulate Jorge and AJ. For Jorge and myself it's the fifth term which speaks for itself of the people that support us so thank you so much and have faith in us to do our job. Again, now for yearend report also, I want to ask my family who showed up in force tonight thank you so much for coming. My wife, my sister, my sons and my grandkids. Thant: you so much. Happy New Year and Merry Christmas. So we had concerts in the park and concerts by the bay on evenings were successful nights out for entertainment. Dredging at the waterfront at veteran's pier is complete and perimeter bulkheads are in place. Work is suspended until July due to the wildlife spawning regulations. The area will contain approx. 94 boat slips that will also accommodate state police patrol boats. We received a $13.25 million dollar settlement with Oxford Chemical Company which was awarded R Remrks: Ccumilrarber Knm January 5, 2017 last month to Carteret Which will be used to extend the wall, way path and parking area to the east side pier while continuing the phases of construction. We had the carnival and car show which generated funds for the Mayors Charity Fund. Memorial Day Parade, Independence Day Festival, Latin Festival, Fall Festival, Holiday Christmas Festival, Movies in the Park, Vietnam Travelling Wall Exhibit, which was absolutely mesmerizing. I want to thank the Veterans Alliance. The Parks Department distributed 12 pianos in various parks that were painted by local residents and students with varying themes. Also, 6 gazebos were installed to accommodate the pianos. A second spray park, was added in Chrome. Electrical boxes were updated at the baseball fields. And Daniel's Garden was revitalized. The little Carteret League baseball, softball, and soccer teams are still flourishing in Carteret where our fields are still touted as one of the best in New Jersey. In closing I would like to Thank Tequalla Lowman for her energetic support and time that she has given to many of the programs mentioned. I would also like to congratulate Bob Kately on his retirement and welcome Ed Segata to the work force in a supervisory position. I would also like to thank department heads and employees for the continuing ad interdepartmental support during weather events and local disasters. I would be remiss if I didn't recognize the fire department, EMT division, the police department, OEM and all our volunteer organizations that keep Carteret safe and protected. Continued progress and God Bless you all. Thank you. COUNCILMEMBER NAPLES: As Committee Chairperson of Police and Public Safety and Board of Education Liaison I would like to Rorarks: extend my congratulations to Councilman Diaz and Councilman CcLmihmiber Naples Bellino on what I believe to be your fifth term and to Councilman All Johal on your first elected term along with Councilman Krum, Councilman Dimascio, and Mayor Reiman I am certainly proud to serve with each and every one of you. Thank you. Thank you and best wished to Chief Pacheski for his many years of service to the Carteret Police Department. He retired as of January 1' My best wishes also to Deputy Chief Dennis Mcfadden as he assumes the role of being in charge of the department. Wish you much luck. Thank you to all the officers of the Carteret Police Department for your continued dedication and professional service. I look forward to working with you in 2017. 13 new police vehicles were added to the fleet updating the computers and equipment. Three full time police officers were hired and graduated Monmouth E JmuaLy 5, 2017 County Police Academy in December and are going through departmental training. Three special law enforcement officers (1) were sent to Ocean County Police Academy for Special Law Enforcement (11) training and are now patrolling our streets. Ten Special Law Enforcement Officers were hired and completed training in the Monmouth County Police Academy and are out patrolling out streets. We have the addition of a K -9 unit with Officer Antonio Dominguez and our borough dog Yukon. Completed training with the Middlesex County Training Academy in drug detection and patrolling our town actively. National Night Out was once again a success with the residents of our community and for the fourteenth consecutive year. Carteret received and outstanding participation award in our category we placed 12 out of 49 chosen winners. Only 4 were from New Jersey. I would like to thank Susan in specific for her hard work and dedication in this endeavor year after year. A program about Domestic Violence was put in Carteret High School for the students. Another program at the Carteret Library for students and adults on what to do when stopped by the police. This was given by Det. Lt. Robert Wargocki with the assistance of Officers Stentella and Nyes. Det. Lt. Wargocki with the assistance of pet. Freeman and Det. Cassens did a mock crime scene for students and adults at the Library. Explaining what officers look for when responding to a crime and a crime scene. Both Carteret Middle School and Carteret High School students were recipients of the NJDOE car grants for professional development. According to Commissioner David Hespey he has called CAR Grants the vision for teaching, leadi8ng and learning in New Jersey schools. CAR has been endorsed by the partnership for collaborative learning. CAR is a process of school improvement that brings coherence to the work of educators by connecting standard student learning assessment, professional learning, educator effectiveness, and school climate culture to the work of professional learning communities. To focus on educators can collaborate to assist students to reach the highest level of achievement. Guided by a common language CAR creates a coherent plan for a systematic implementation of effective practice and make curriculum development a priority. A shift from program to practice. We've had increase professional development opportunities from the New Jersey Stem grants through the New Jersey Department of Education and Rutgers. Introduction of new programs to the district include a gifted and talented program, new courses at the high school, Pun Jabi, Mandarin, Chinese, Computer programming and AP computer science principles. There is also an expansion of 10 Jaik,ry 5, 2017 our music and art offerings and clubs. Chamber music, we have an acappella group. Students represent Carteret at functions both in and out of the community. Aspire high mentoring and college readiness program offered to the ESL students and families in both Carteret High School and Carteret Middle School. Carteret high School Students were given the opportunity to test and receive the seal of bi- literacy. New student information system real -time and standard space report cards for grades k -5 have been implemented. With an increased use of technology we are having virtual field trips using Google cardboard, increased numbers of chrome books for our students, increased number of graphic calculators for students, an increased number interactive white boards in our classrooms. Recognition of Carteret High School as an advanced proficient school of honor continued to increase the number of students typically under presented in populations taking AP tests. Revision of the language arts, math and science art curriculum. Recognition of the district park scores 182 out of 371 in New Jersey for language arts. For individual students, Angelo Gollino won an $1800 dollar grant as heart of a giant. Jayden Rivera won a $1000 dollar grant for read 180 system 44 a national literacy award. Jaylen Harris the News 12 NJEA scholar athlete. Farit Khan outstanding wrestler at the Rahway wrestling tournaments and Amaya Morales was named artist of the week through artistonia studies. I would also like to acknowledge Joe Gasparro on the Board of Education. I was reading and I saw you sitting there. Thank you for showing up and for everyone else as well. Thant: you. Happy and healthy New Year. COUNCILMEMBER DENNIS DIMASCIO: As committee chairperson Ranarks: of Public Works I would like to thank everyone for coming tonight. Coirr-ilnuTiber Dmagaio I would like to congratulate Vinnie, Jorge, and AJ on your win. Another big win. Street and roads department, recycling department. In 2016 the streets and roads department continues to maintain approximately 51 miles of borough road ways. This includes patching pot holes and making necessary repairs. In addition to our department also continue to collect all the recycling for the borough. The streets and roads department also provides the snow removal and bulk trash removal for residents. The operation and maintenance of the boroughs facility is also the responsibility of the street and roads department. In 2016 the NJDEP commended the borough for an efficient and clean recycling yard. The borough again invested in the recycling yard by purchasing 6 new roll off containers for the use of our 11 Jamiry 5, 2017 NOMINATION AND ELECTION — 2017 Borough Council President Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion to nominate the 2017 Council President. Upon MMS &C by Council President Bellino and Councilmember Naples a motion was made to nominate Jorge Diaz as the 2017 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. Dbandmtion of Council President Nmdnated GxmibEmber Jorge Diaz Cormil President Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples and Cbxr-ilmmber Diaz gas unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the elected Camil President nominations for Council President were closed. Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion to appoint Councilmember Jorge Diaz as the 2017 Council President. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples 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. MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN: Mayor Reiman then recognized former member of the Board of Education Hardyl Singh, Former R %Ycr }aycr Council Joe Wutkowski, Judge Fiengold as former Council. Mayor Reiman congratulated Councilmember Diaz on becoming Council President, Councilmemeber Bellino and Johal on being elected to Council and thanked everyone for being here. We have a lot of work ahead of us this year. I was very fortunate to have these members of council working with me for these many years as we improve Carteret. 13 January 5, 2017 residents. The borough was just awarded a grant for $35000 from NJDEP for recycling. Repaving began on the following roads parkview, lowell st., longfellow st., south whittier, and the round about on Terminal. Final paving for these streets will be completed spring 2017. The Noe st. drainage project is underway. This 7.8 million dollar project will provide significant drainage improvements to the entire Noe St. area. The project is approximately 20% complete. To date about 1750 of pipe has been installed. New outlet along industrial road is 80% complete and construction has begun on the pump station. New solar signs have been installed around town in an effort to reduce speeds on our local roads. We have installed flashing stop signs, speed limit signs, and slow signs. This was all done as a boroughs effort to calm traffic. The borough has already mailed out the garbage /recycling schedules for 2017. Residents have received them or will shortly. A new salt shed is designed and will be on line in 2017. Sewer Department continues to maintain the boroughs sanitary storm facilities. This includes regular maintenance, inspections at each pump station, man whole inlet, and along each section of pipe. The borough continues this very aggressive program of sewer line cleaning and tubing over 300 catch basins. Over 300 catch basins we labeled and storm water guards were installed as required by NJDEP. The department was commended again this year by the NJDep inlet and pipe cleaning program due on NJDEP's yearly inspection. The borough garage added several new vehicles to the borough fleet in 2016. These vehicles included an RPM 250 snow blower which can clear 1300 tons of snow and ice per hour and a john deer 534 front end loader and 2 F -450 trucks have been ordered. In addition to bring these vehicles online the borough garage also converted an old inactive street sweeper into a dump truck with a salt spreader. This truck will now become a part our fleet for snow removal operations. The borough garage also has to perform all the routine maintenance on the entire fleet. This work includes supporting the snow removal operations by repairing vehicles as required during snow storms. The borough will continue to pretreat the roads before snow storms. This helps to melt the snow on first contact and allows our crews to clear the roads to black top quicker. I would like to thank all the guys at the borough garage. I would like to thank John Riley and Mike Carnivale for the great job they do down there too. I would like to wish everybody a happy and healthy New Year. Thank you. 12 Jarn�ry 5, 21017 BENEDICTION: Benediction Reverend Chubenko then led them in the Benediction. ADJOURNMENT After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmember's Prl�ouxnn�t Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:29 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk KMB /jo 14 Jmjay 5, 2017 Me Re- Organization Abetirg 2017