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The Re- Organization of the Governing Body of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman on Sunday,
January 7, 2018, at the Thomas J. Deverin Community Center, 100
Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 11:00 A.M.
Upon individual roll call the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
" Dennis DiMascio
" Ajmar Johal
" Randy Krum
Susan Naples
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
This meeting was transcribed from the Clerk's notes due to the
malfunction of the tape recorder.
Councilman Bellino wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. He reported that the bulkheads and walkways have been
installed at the waterfront. The boats should be in by the Spring. The
Hot House has been painted; six roofs on the dug outs were replaced
and equipment has been updated. He spoke about the movies in the
park, the concerts, car show and festivals. The thanked Taqualla
Lowman and the Department Heads. He recognized the Fire, Police
and OEM members present and thanked them all.
Councilman Diaz thanked everyone for coming out on such a cold
day. He reported that 2017 was a world wind in politics. He noted
that we received over $20 million dollars in grants and funding. He
mentioned the settlement from the smelter operation. We had a
Revaluation to bring Carteret in line and in 2017 most homeowners
received a tax reduction. New ratables were added to the books.
The average tax is $6300.00, one of the lowest in the county. He
spoke about the Washington Avenue and lower Roosevelt Avenue
groundbreakings and projects. He thanked the staff, especially
Kathy Barney, Robert Bergen, Patrick DeBlasio, John DuPont
and Laurent Mevs. He congratulated Councilmembers Naples, Krum
and DiMascio and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
RE- ORGANIZATION
'MEETING
ROLL CALL.
CLERK'S NOTE
YEAR END REPORTS
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Councilman Krum wished everyone a Happy New Year. He reported
that there were 4098 calls in 2017. They did 908 inspections and
responded to 550 lock -outs. There were 36 structural fires. They are
doing continued maintenance. He spoke about upgrading the lighting
to LED and new furnace. The generator at Headquarters was upgraded
at no cost due to a FEMA grant. He thanked Chief Hruska, the
Volunteers, EMT's and OEM. Fie wished everyone a Happy New
Year and reported Progress.
Councilmember Naples reported that they are being active and pro-
active. There were many programs on safety. National Night -Out was
again an award winning program. The police Special Investigative
Unit and K -9 unit were active. She stated that they are waiting for the
new police vehicles to arrive. She welcomed the new Police Director
Kenneth Lebrato who has been working with Deputy Chief Dennis
McFadden. She thanked Deputy Chief McFadden for his leadership.
She thanked all of the officers. She gave her condolences to the family
of Jersey City Police Officer Lt. Christopher Robateau, a resident of
Carteret, who tragically lost his life while assisting a motor vehicle on
the New Jersey Turnpike. She thanked the members of our Police
Department who reached out to the family.
Councilmember DiMascio wished everyone a Happy New Year. In
2017 they maintained 51 miles of roadways and collected recyclables.
The Streets and Roads Department did a good job with snow removal
and picked up the bulk trash. The NJDEP commended the Borough
for it's clean recycling yard. They got four (4) new roll -off containers,
held a shredding event and a bulk clean -up day. If you didn't get it
yet, there is a new recycling and garbage schedule coming out for
2018. The Noe Street project is underway and is 90% complete. It
will include recreation amenities such as a pond and ice skating. We
have a new salt shed that holds 350 tons of salt. In 2017, many streets
were paved including South Whittier, Longfellow, Lowell, Post
Boulevard and parts of Roosevelt Avenue. They are maintaining the
pump stations, inlets and pipes and performing sewer line cleaning.
They were commended by the NJDEP for the pipe cleaning program.
They added several new vehicles and ordered a new garbage truck.
The Borough did routine maintenance on the fleet. The Borough hired
independent snow removal contractors too and the roads were pre-
treated. He reported that Bert Irizarry retired after 25 years with the
Borough and wished him well. On Thursday we had approximately 9
inches of snow and we had the crew out along with John Riley and
Mike Carnevale. He and John DuPont worked the office. He thanked
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the Fire and Police, OEM and the office girls. He k4ished everyone a
Happy New Year.
Councilman Johal wished everyone a Happy New Year. The lighting
at the Borough Hall was changed to LED. The boiler was repaired.
He stated that he is looking forward to working with the Council.
Councilmember Naples congratulated Debra Weaver, Jeannie Bellino
and Dennis Cherepski on their school board wins. The schools have
had many retirements. She thanked Superintendent Rosa Diaz,
Assistant Superintendent Melissa Jones and Business Administrator
Hector Berrios. She noted that there is a rigorous curriculum and
spoke about the programs and choir. She spoke about the JFA (Jobs
for America) program, the Drama Club and that the CHS Band and
Girl's Bowling Team won awards.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adjourn the 2017 Borough 2017 COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
Council Sine Die. There being no further business, the Borough SINE DIE
Council of 2017 adjourned Sine Die upon MMS &C, by
Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
County of Middlesex, a statement of the Determination of the Board of CERTIFICATION OF
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of ELECTION RESULTS
Middlesex on the seventh day of November in the year of Our Lord, -Randy Krum
two thousand and seventeen for the election of Borough Council. The
said Board did determine that at the said election Randy Krum was
duly elected Member of the Borough Council for the Borough of
Carteret, County of Middlesex, 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.
The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
County of Middlesex, a statement of the Determination of the Board of
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of CERTIFICATION OF
ELECTION RESULTS
Middlesex on the seventh day of November in the year of Our Lord, -Susan Naples
two thousand and seventeen for the election of Borough Council. The
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duly elected member of the Borough Council for the Borough of
Carteret, County of Middlesex, 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.
OATH OF OFFICE Congressman Frank Pallone administered the Oath of Office to
-Randy Ilium Councilperson Randy Krum. At this time, Councilmember Krum
respectfully, took his seat on the dais.
OATH OF OFFICE Middlesex County Freeholder Clerk Amy Petrocelli administered the
-Susan Naples Oath of Office to Councilmember Susan Naples. At this time,
Councilmember Naples respectfully, took her seat on the dais.
2018 ROLL CALL Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
Dennis DiMascio
" Ajmar Johal
Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
Also noted present was Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Borough Attorney.
STATEMENT OF The Clerk stated that notice of the meeting was sent to the Home News
TMEETING NOTICE Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on
December 27, 2017. Notice was published in the Home News Tribune
and The Star Ledger on December 30, 2017.
Notice of the Rescheduled Meeting was sent to the Home News
Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on January
4, 2018. Notice was published in the Home News Tribune on January
6, 2018.
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Councilmember Jorge Diaz gave the Invocation. INVOCATION'
ION
The meeting was opened kvith a moment of silent prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLE'GIANCF
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to nominate a Council President. NOtiIINATION FOR
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Diaz and unanimous,
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Councilmember
Dennis DiMascio was nominated for the position of Council President.
Councilman Dennis DiMascio was sworn in as 2018 Council President OATH OF OFFICE
by Middlesex County Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios.
Mayor Reiman acknowledged Congressman Frank Pallone, former KAXOR ACKNOWLEDGE:
National VFW Commander George Lisicki, Middlesex County DIGNATARIES
Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios, Former Councilman, Judge
William Feingold, former Councilman Joseph Wutkowski and Judge
Allen Comba.
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples the 2018 Rules 2018 ADOPTION OF
of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, RULES OF COUNCIL
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples
voted in the affirmative.
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2018
RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules of Order ".
ARTICLE If
MAYOR
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the Council and shall conduct the
meetings thereof. He shall see that the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are
faithfully executed and followed. He shall recommend to the Council such ordinances, resolutions or
actions that he shall deem necessary or expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of the
Borough. He shall maintain peace and good order and have power to suppress all tumultuous
assemblies in the Borough. The Mayor shall oversee the daily departmental and agency responsibility
of the Borough. He shall approve or veto all expenditures made by the Council and /or departments. In
his absence this duty shall be assumed by the Council President. (See R.S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88 -1).
SECTION 2. He shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest order decorum, and he /she shall cause
the removal of all persons who interrupt the orderly proceedings of the Council.
SECTION 3. He shall decide all questions of order.
SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he is unable to perform his duties, the Council
President (or, in his inability to act, the Councilmember having the longest term as such in consecutive
years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute. (See R.S.40A:60 -3).
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ARTICLE III
BOROUGH CLERK
SECTION 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 et seq.).
SECTION 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
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting 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 40A:60 -5) in the
Council Chambers at the Memorial Municipal Building or such place as designated by the Mayor.
SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the time and place for holding regular
meetings during the ensuing year, which time and place shall be as set forth in the annual notice
published by the Borough Clerk pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and which shall include at
least one Regular Meeting to be held each month at 6:00 P.M., at the Memorial Municipal Building, 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 special meetings of the Council, in case of his
neglect or refusal, and four members of the Council may call such meetings at such time and place in
such Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of special meetings reasonable advance notice
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considered to be of forty -eight hours except in case of emergency shall be given in person to a
members of the Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S. 10:4 -6).
SECTION S. 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 Counci
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. If the
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. Where, 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,
state, county, school, municipal or local authority matter. No one may be allowed more than three (3)
minutes when addressing the Council, and the public comment period on any matter before the
Governing Body shall not extend beyond thirty (30) minutes. The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized
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.
SECTION 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, viz.; three
Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in the absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See R.S.
40:88 -1).
SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those assembled shall have the power and are
hereby authorized to set a new meeting date, and then adjourn.
SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed viz.:
I. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of minutes
5. Introduction of Ordinances
6. Public Portion on Resolutions and other Agenda items
7. Introduction of Resolutions
8. Payment of Bills
9. Presentation of communications, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads (limited to 5 minutes per
meeting)
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and new business only
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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.
SECTION 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 taking action on the
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.
SECTION 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 listed on the consent agenda.
SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by alphabetic order of the members of
Council.
SECTION 11. During the public discussion portion of a Council Meeting, each person recognized by the
Chair shall be permitted to discuss matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their speaking to
three (3) minutes per person, and the public comment period shall not extend beyond thirty (30)
minutes.
SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may be changed by the Mayor or a
majority vote of the members of the Council present at such meeting.
SECTION 13. Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or specially provided in the By -Laws, all
action of the Council shall be by a majority vote of those present.
SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or when ordered by the Mayor or when
directed by Statute, a roll call vote shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered in the minutes of the
meeting.
SECTION 15. For all Council Meetings, members of the Governing Body, Officers and Officials of the
Borough shall be dressed in a professional and businesslike manner. At the Council's Agenda
Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear either a necktie or a jacket. At the Council's Regular
Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear a necktie and a jacket. Female Councilmembers shall dress
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in a similarly appropriate manner. No jeans or slacks made of denim material shall be worn to an
Council Meeting. This Dress Code shall be applicable to all Borough Boards and Commissions.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such appointment subject to the concurrence
of a majority of the Council. The Mayor shall see that all matters referred to the committees are acted
upon and reported promptly. 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.
SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council consisting of three Councilmembers,
with the first named Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual Meeting,
viz.:
I. Buildings and Grounds
2. Finance and Administration
3. Fire & Domestic Preparedness
4. Parks and Recreation /Public Property
5. Police & Public Safety
6. Public Works
7. Board of Education Liaison
Committee members shall meet and /or consult during the first and fourth weeks of each month as the
need arises in order to conduct their respective committee business. They also shall coordinate their
common efforts, so as to adhere to requirements of all local Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as
purchasing 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.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing Committees shall perform the following
functions:
1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
This committee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned
buildings.
2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The primary function of this committee is to assist the
Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual
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budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of
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
of the Borough represents.
This committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk,
Assessor, Collection- Treasurer, Building Inspector,
Engineer, Auditor, Attorney, and Senior Citizen Transportation.
3. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Fire Department, including all
fire houses.
4. PARKS AND RECREATION /PUBLIC PROPERTY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Department and facility.
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department,
Central Vehicle Maintenance, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and
the borough dump.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
This Committee shall be responsible for communicating and sharing
pertinent information with the Board of Education.
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SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and facilitate the work of the Council,
but only within statutory, Borough Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held
responsible for any or all of its acts.
SECTION S. 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 such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
SECTION 6. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes other than those included in the
duties of the Standing Committees by a majority vote of the Council.
SECTION 7. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special Committee shall be prepared to report to
the Council at each regular meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his /her Committee.
SECTION 8. All department heads in charge of Direct Supervision of Borough Employees, shall
prepare and submit a monthly report on his /her department activities and achievements and a report
on the conduct of his /her employees including sick leave, overtime and attendance. The report is to be
submitted to the Mayor, Department Chairperson and the Municipal Clerk for proper filing.
ARTICLE VI
BILLS, CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough shall be in writing and certified by the
vendor, fully itemized and on such forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through the
Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be sworn to by the claimant before
submission for approval and payment, verifying that the work or materials have been supplied, or
services rendered, to the Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or order. Borough
Ordinance #05 -67, et seq., sets forth the specific procedures in connection with bills, claims and
vouchers, and the requirements thereto.
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SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent Ordinance, Resolution #89 -300 and other
formerly adopted resolutions of Council and State 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 #05-
67.
SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, bills or claims to be
paid by the Borough shall be in accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance #05 -67, et 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
the Council. The Finance Department shall prepare a list of the total amount of the individual vouchers
approved by each committee, and subsequently recommend for payment by the Financing Committee,
according to budgetary appropriations. The Finance Department 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
paid. Authorization to draw checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the
Councilmembers shall be made by formal resolution of the Council, in compliance with applicable State
Statute. The Chief Finance Officer may delegate the above duties /functions but in all cases shall be
responsible for compliance.
SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall accompany all checks drawn in payment
thereof, when the said checks are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and Borough Clerk
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.
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ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 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 for discussion at the
next regularly scheduled Council Meeting; the proposed amendments may then be voted upon at the
next subsequently scheduled Regular Council Meeting. Any proposed amendments to these By -Laws
must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the full membership of the Governing Body.
ARTICLE VIII
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By -Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of Council concurred in by a majority of
the Members of Council and approved by the Mayor. The By -Laws shall become effective immediately
after adoption and shall remain in effect for no longer than December 31st of the calendar year in
which the By -Laws were adopted.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these rules shall be subjected to disciplinary
proceedings and may be suspended or removed.
ARTICLE X
All Department Heads and Supervisors shall The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough
Collector- Treasurer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director shall submit the
following written reports to the Mayor and to the members of Council:
1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters being
handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly "Progress
Report" to be submitted prior to the first meeting of the next month.
2. Project or Case Report - Reports that will give in detail all facts
about the projects or cases completed by either or both the
Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor, Business
Administrator and Police Director, to be presented before the meeting
next following the completion of the case or project.
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The Mayor asked for the Agenda to be amended to include Resolution AGENDA AMENDED
#18 -9, Appointing Police Officers. Upon MMS &C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Krum, the Agenda was amended to include
Resolution #18 -9.
Mayor Reiman asked if there were any questions on any of the
Resolutions. There were no questions.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Diaz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #18 -1 ADOPTED
through #18-9 were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples
voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #18 -1
RESOLUTION #18 -1
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES DESIGNATING OFFICIAL
AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS" FOR MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION #18 -2
`'DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES RESOLUTION #18 -2
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" DESIGNATING OFFICIAL
TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES
RESOLUTION #18 -3
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS RESOLUTION #18 -3
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" DESIGNATING OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPERS
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3. Special Reports - To deal with any special information the Borough
Council may need to be informed on any new case or project of
either the Attorney, Engineer, Collector- Treasurer, 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 Mayor 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.
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RESOLUTION #18-4
DESIGNATING RESOLUTION #18 -4
OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #18 -5 RESOLUTION 418 -5
FIXING RATE OF
INTEREST "FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED
ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS"
RESOLUTION #18-6
ESTABLISHING A RESOLUTION #18 -6
PETTY CASH FUND
"ESTABLISHING A PETTY -CASH FUND FOR THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO
N.J.S.A. 40A:5 -21"
RESOLUTION #18 -7
PROVIDING
FOR 2018 RESOLUTION #18 -7
TEMPORARY
BUDGET "PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2018 PURSUANT TO N.J.S. 40A:4 -19"
REOLUTION #18 -8
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION #18 -8
MAYOR TO
EXECUTE "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS GRANTS, AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS/ENDOWMENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH"
RESOLUTION #18 -9
CERTIFYING RESOLUTION #18 -9
POLICE OFFICERS
"CERTIFYING MEGHAN MCFADDEN, WILLIAM HIGGINS,
ANTHONY RAMOS, KELLIE INGLIS AND RAMANDEEP
KAUR AS POLICE OFFICERS"
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Mayor Reiman named the 2018 Standing committees, the first name
denotes the Chairperson.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS:
JOHAL, Krum, Diaz
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION:
DIAZ, DiMascio, Bellino
FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
KRUM, Diaz, Bellino
PARKS & RECREATION /PUBLIC PROPERTY:
BELLING, DiMascio,
Johal
POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
NAPLES, Diaz, Johal
PUBLIC WORKS:
DIMASCIO, Krum,
Johal
BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
NAPLES, Bellino, Diaz
Councilmember Susan Naples thanked the residents of Carteret and
stated that it is an honor and privilege to serve. It has kept her humble.
She looks forward to working alongside the Mayor and Council. She
thanked her daughter, son -in -law Eric, Nick and Julianna.
Councilman Krum thanked the Borough residents for their support for
6 terms and hopefully a lot more coming. He thanked his family, the
Councilmembers and the Mayor.
Council President DiMascio thanked everyone for coming. He
thanked his family, the Mayor and Council and wished everyone a
Happy New Year.
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COMINIITTI:ES
COUNCILMEMBER
NAPLES CObilvIENTS
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KRUM COMMENTS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
DIMASCIO
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Mayor Reiman congratulated Randy, Sue and Dennis. He thanked
everyone for coming. He thanked the Streets & Roads Department,
the Police, Fire and EMS for doing a good job. He thanked all of the
Borough workers.
ADJOURNED
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS &C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 10:32 A.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MM
Municipal Clerk
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