HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-06-17 AgendaApril 6, 2017
AGENDA MEETING
The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, Thursday, April 20, 2017
was held Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 6:00 P.M., Council Chambers,
Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New
Jersey.
The following were noted present: Roll Call
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
It Jorge Diaz
It Ajymar Johal
It Randy Krum
it Susan Naples
Noted absent was Councilmember DiMascio and Robert J. Bergen, Noted Absent
Esq. Law Director
Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, MMC, Municipal
Clerk and Joseph DeCotiis, Esq. Noted Present
The Municipal Clerk stated that the 2017 Meeting Notice was Statement of Meeting Notice
mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on
the Bulletin Board on January 6, 2017. Notice was published in
The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 11, 2017.
The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum
Silent prayer / Pledge of
Allegiance
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Minutes for Approval Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, the Minutes of March 23, 2017 were approved,
transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
ORDINANCE #17 -4
"BOROUGH OF
CARTERET, COUNTY OF "BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY,
MIDDLESEX, NEW CALENDAR YEAR 2017, ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL
JERSEY, CALENDAR BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK.
YEAR 2017, ORDINANCE
TO EXCEED THE (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4- 45.14)"
MUNICIPAL BUDGET
APPROPRIATION LIMITS Mayor Reiman opened a public hearing for Ordinance #17 -4,
AND TO ESTABLISH A Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits
CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:
4- 45.14)" and to Establish a Cap Bank.
Open to Public Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the Five (5) Councilmembers present the
Public Hearing was opened to the public.
Mayor Reiman asked if anyone had any questions or comments.
There were no questions or comments.
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Public Hearing Closed Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous
affirmative votes of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
Public Hearing was closed.
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Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum
ORDINANCE #17 -4
"BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY,
CALENDAR YEAR 2017, ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL
BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK.
(N.J.S.A. 40A: 4- 45.14)"
was finally Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in
the Affirmative. Councilmember DiMascio was noted Absent.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED: April 6, 2017
INTRODUCED: March 23, 2017
Advertised and Adopted on First Reading Adopted
with notice of Public Hearing: March 29, 2017
Hearing Held: April 6, 2017
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 12, 2017
"A FULLY FUNDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL ORDINANCE #17 -5
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF "A FULLY FUNDED
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,124,368.10 FROM VARIANCE PROVIDING FOR
VARIOUS CAPITAL
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND OTHER RESERVES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
GRANTS FOR THE COST THEREFOR" BOROUGH OF CARTERET,
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX,
NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING
Mayor Reiman opened a public hearing for Ordinance #17 -5, $2,124,368.10 FROM THE
Ordinance Providing for Various Capital Improvements for the CAPITAL IMPROVEMEMNT
FUND AND OTHER
Borough of Carteret, appropriating $2,124,368.10 from the RESERVES AND GRANTS
Capital Improvement Fund. FOR THE COST THEREFOR ".
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Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and
Open to Public unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present the Public Hearing was opened to the public.
Mayor Reiman asked if anyone had any questions or comments.
There were no questions or comments.
Public Hearing Closed Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
Public Hearing was closed.
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino
ORDINANCE #17 -5
"A FULLY FUNDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,124,368.10 FROM
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND OTHER RESERVES AND
GRANTS FOR THE COST THEREFOR"
Was finally Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in
the Affirmative. Councilmember DiMascio was noted absent.
Adopted APPROVED AND ADOPTED: April 6, 2017
INTRODUCED: March 23, 2017
Advertised and Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: March 28, 2017
Hearing Held: April 6, 2017
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 11, 2017
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"A FULLY FUNDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
ORDINANCE #17 -6
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF
A FULLY FUNDED
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $4,500,000 FROM THE
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
VARIOUS CAPITAL
PROCEEDS OF THE PROPERTY SALE AUTHORIZED HEREIN FOR
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS, UPGRADES, AND ENHANCEMENTS, OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET,
CARTERET WATERFRONT PROJECT FOR THE COST THEREFOR"
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX,
NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING $4,00,000
FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
Mayor Reiman opened a Public Hearing for Ordinance #17 -6,
THE PROPERTY SALE
Capital improvements Ordinance for improvements, upgrades and
AUTHORIZED HEREIN FOR
IMPROVEMENTS,
enhancements to the Carteret Waterfront Park, this is authorizing
UPGRADES, AND
the sale of property we acquired from Dupont to the county for
ENHANCEMENTS OF THE
Open Space and appropriating the $4,500,000 from the sale for
CARTERET WATERFRONT
purposes of improvements to the Waterfront Park.
PROJECT FOR THE COST
THEREFOR"
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and
unanimous affirmative vote of the Five (5) Councilmembers Open to Public
present the Public hearing was opened to the public.
Mayor Reiman asked if anyone had any questions or comments.
There were no questions or comments.
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous Public Hearing Closed
affirmative votes of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
public hearing was closed.
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino
ORDINANCE #17 -6
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"A FULLY FUNDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $4,500,000 FROM THE
PROCEEDS OF THE PROPERTY SALE AUTHORIZED HEREIN FOR
IMPROVEMENTS, UPGRADES, AND ENHANCEMENTS, OF THE
CARTERET WATERFRONT PROJECT FOR THE COST THEREFOR"
was finally Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in
the Affirmative. Councilmember DiMascio was noted absent.
Adopted APPROVED AND ADOPTED: April 6, 2017
INTRODUCED: March 23, 2017
Advertised and Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: March 28, 2017
Hearing Held: April 6, 2017
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 11, 2017
Public Portions Closed Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) councilmembers
present, the public portion was closed.
Mayor Reiman read the Resolutions into the record:
1. Authorizing the Planning Board to Conduct a Preliminary
Investigation & Make a Recommendation as to Whether
Certain Properties Constitute an Area in Need of
Redevelopment. (59)
2. Amendment to the 2017 Temporary Budget (60)
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Mayor Reiman then asked for a Motion on the Consent Agenda
Resolutions #17 -59 thru #17 -60 were introduced by the Mayor
and referred to the Council for action:
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and Naples
RESOLUTION #17 -59
"AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING BOARD TO CONDUCT A
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION & MAKE A RECOMMENDATION AS
TO WHETHER CERTAIN PROPERTIES CONSTITUTE AN AREA IN
NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT"
RESOLUTION #17 -60
AMENDMENT TO THE 2017 TEMPORARY BUDGET
were Adopted. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember DiMascio was noted absent.
Consent Agenda
RESOLUTION #17 -59
"AUTHORIZING THE
PLANNING BOARD TO
CONDUCT A PRELIMINARY
INVESTIGATION & MAKE A
RECOMMENDATION AS TO
WHETHER CERTAIN
PROPERTIES CONSTITUTE
AN AREA IN NEED OF
REDEVELOPMENT"
RESOLUTION #17 -60
"AMENDMENT TO THE 2017
TEMPORARY BUDGET"
Adopted
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino all bills Payment of bills
appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were
ordered to be paid. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Johal, Krum, and Naples voted in
the Affirmative. Councilmember DiMascio was noted absent,
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REPORTS: Clerk's Office -March
2017
Business to be Added
Proclamation
REPORTS:
1. Clerk's Office— March 2017
Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on
file.
BUSINESS TO BE ADDED:
Mayor Reiman:
PROCLAMATION
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Whereas, Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the observance of
"Denim Day" are intended to draw attention to the fact that
sexual violence is widespread and has public health implications
for every community member of Middlesex County, including
lifelong mental health impact; and
WHEREAS, sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual harassment
impact our community as seen by statistics indicating 1 in 4 girls
and 1 in 6 boys are sexually assaulted before age 18; and
WHEREAS, we must work together to educate our community
about what can be done to prevent sexual assault and how to
support survivors; and
WHEREAS, staff and volunteers of anti - violence and prevention
programs in Middlesex County including the Middlesex County
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Center for Empowerment and Sexual Violence Prevention
Coalition encourage every person to speak out when witnessing
acts of violence, however small, and to challenge the social
constructs that continue to perpetuate a culture of violence; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Sex Crimes Officers Association and the
Middlesex County Sex Crime Liason Officers in connection with
the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office are dedicated to
ensuring the effective investigation and prosecution of sex crimes
in our community through interagency collaboration and training;
and
WHEREAS, with leadership, dedication, and encouragement, there
is compelling evidence that we can be successful in reducing
sexual violence in Middlesex County through prevention
education focused on increasing gender equity and bystander
intervention, increased awareness, and holding perpetrators, who
commit acts of violence responsible for their actions; and
WHEREAS, throughout the month of April, 2017, Middlesec
County strongly supports the efforts of national, state, and local
partners, and of every citizen to actively engage in public and
private efforts, including conversations about what sexual
violence is, how to prevent it; how to help survivors connect with
services; and how every segment of our society can work together
to better address sexual violence;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN, do hereby
proclaim April, 2017 as SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
and that we join anti - sexual violence advocates and support
service programs in the belief that all community members must
be part of the solution to end sexual violence and encourage the
observation of denim day on Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
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After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers
Adjourned Diaz and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the meeting was Adjourned at
approximately 6:04 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC
Municipal Clerk
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