HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-6-19 Re-OrganizationJANUARY 6, 2019
The Re- Organization of the Governing Body of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman on Sunday,
January 6, 2019, at the Thomas J. Deverin Community Center, 100
Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 11:30 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 were Municipal Clerk Kathleen M. Barney and
Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
RE- ORGANIZATION
MEETING
ROLL CALL
This meeting was transcribed from the Clerk's notes due to the * *CLERK'S NOTE
malfunction of the tape recorder.
Councilman Bellino wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year. He thanked the Parks and Recreation employees and all of
the Borough employees. He reported Progress.
Councilman Diaz thanked everyone for coming. He reported that the
Borough received $8 million dollars of funding this year, totaling $120
million dollars throughout the years. There was continued expansion
including Amazon, the Hampton Group and several more. There was
$50 million dollars added to the ratables. There are many on -going
projects such as the Washington Avenue project and the Performing
Arts Center. The thanked the OIT Office for the health and security of
our infrastructure. He reported that the Carteret Technical Institute is
doing well with another graduating class. He reported that Carteret
was chosen the Best Town in Central Jersey with approximately
40,000 votes. He thanked the staff, especially Kathy Barney, Robert
Bergen, Michael Sica, Patrick DeBlasio, John DuPont, Laurent Mevs
and Jon Salons. He congratulated Mayor Reiman, Councilmembers
DiMascio and Johal and future Council President Naples. He wished
�. everyone a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.
YEAR END REPORTS
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Councilman DiMascio wished everyone a Happy New Year. In 2018,
the Streets and Roads Department maintained 51 miles of roadways
and collected all of the recycles for the Borough. Trash and Bulk
removal went well. The Borough still has Bulk Day for pickup of the
bulk items. He reported that the Noe Street Project Phase 1 is
complete. The Noe Street Project will serve as a recreation area also.
Phase 2 which includes the pond, ice skating, etc. should be finished in
the Spring of 2019. We paved many roads in 2018 and will pave
many more in 2019. Sanitary and storm sewer maintenance is being
performed. The Municipal Garage added new vehicles and performs
the maintenance on the fleet. They have 35 pieces of equipment for
snow removal and also use hired contractors. The roads are pre-
treated before the snow. He announced that there were three (3)
retirements in 2018, Michael Carnevale, John Riley and Melanie
Siracusa. The thanked the girls in the office, the Department Heads
and the Police and Fire Chiefs.
Councilman Johal wished everyone a Happy New Year. He
congratulated the Mayor and Councilman DiMascio. He reported that
the library received new LED lights. There also was work on the roofs
of the Fire and Police Department buildings. He reported Progress.
Councilman Krum wished everyone a Happy New Year. He reported
that there were 2396 calls in 2018. They did 898 inspections and
responded to many lock -outs. There were 15 structural fires. They are
performing continued maintenance. They have upgraded the
equipment and continue to educate the public through the Fire
Prevention Department programs.
Councilmember Naples reported that there were 30,000 calls in 2018.
The officers have gone through 2,000 hours of training. For the 16
year, Carteret was selected for outstanding participation in the
National Night -Out Program. We participated in the Middlesex
County Clean State Program. There were five (5) graduates of the
Police Academy and we have added officers to our force. We have
purchased six (6) new vehicles and there are three (3) more on order.
We participated in the Drive Sober campaign. She reported that
RFQ's are out for Professional Services for Consulting Services for the
Police Department Accreditation Program. She thanked Police
Director Kenneth Lebrato and Dennis McFadden who was just
appointed Police Chief on January 1, 2019. She thanked all of the
officers.
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Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adjourn the 2018 Borough 2018 COUNCIL
Council Sine Die. There being no further business, the Borough ADJOURNMENT SINE
Council of 2018 adjourned Sine Die upon MMS &C, by DIE
Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full membership present.
The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey, CERTIFICATION OF
County of Middlesex, a statement of the Determination of the Board of ELECTION RESULTS
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of - Dennis DiMasdo
Middlesex on the sixth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and eighteen for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did determine that at the said election Dennis DiMascio 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.
Senator Joseph Vitale administered the Oath of Office to OATH OF OFFICE
Councilmember Dennis DiMascio. At this time, Councilmember - Dennis DiMasdo
DiMascio respectfully, took his seat on the dais.
The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey, CERTIFICATION OF
County of Middlesex, a statement of the Determination of the Board of ELECTION RESULTS
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of -Aj Johal
Middlesex on the sixth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and eighteen for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did determine that at said election AJ Johal 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.
Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios administered the Oath of Office to OATH OF OFFICE
Councilmember AJ Johal. At this time Councilmember Johal -AJ Johal
respectfully, took his seat on the dais.
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The Borough Clerk read into the record that the official election results
for Mayor were: Reiman, 5,234 votes which was 82% of the votes and
Gattuso, 1134 votes which was 18% of the votes.
CERTIFICATION OF The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
ELECTION RESULTS County of Middlesex, a statement of the Determination of the Board of
- Daniel J. Reiman County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of
Middlesex on the sixth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and eighteen for the election of Mayor. The said Board did
determine that at said election Daniel J. Reiman was duly elected
Mayor 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.
ASSEMBLY SP EAKER Assembly Speaker Coughlin thanked everyone for coming out for an v�
- CRAIG COUGHLIN occasion such as this and for participating in democracy. Today is
about progress and the future. The Mayor's election is a very clear
statement with 82% of the vote. He joked that the Mayor will have to
work on raising that number. That shows he is doing a remarkable
job. Speaker Coughlin spoke about his love for and ties to Carteret,
mentioning that he served the Borough in the past as the Borough
Attorney. He said that Carteret is fortunate to have Dan Reiman as its
Mayor. He congratulated Councilmembers DiMascio, Johal and
Mayor Reiman.
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin administered the Oath of Office to
OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. At this time, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
- Daniel J. Reiman respectfully, took his seat on the dais.
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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 were Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and
Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Borough Attorney.
Notice of the Rescheduled Meeting was sent to the Home News
Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on
December 21, 2018. Notice was published in the Home News Tribune
on December 30, 2018.
Pastor Daniel C. Andrewz from the Renaissance Revival Center
Church gave the Invocation.
The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance led by VFW, Past NCIC — Commander George
Lisicki.
The Star Spangled Banner was performed by the Carteret High School
Varsity Vocals.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to nominate Susan R. Naples as
Council President.
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous,
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Councilmember
Susan R. Naples was nominated for the position of Council President.
Councilmember Susan R. Naples asked Jean Comba to hold the Bible
as she was sworn in as Council President by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman.
2019 ROLL CALL
NOTED PRESENT
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
NOMINATION FOR
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
- Councilmember Susan
Naples
OATH OF OFFICE
- Council President Susan
Naples
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MAYOR Mayor Reiman acknowledged Congressman Frank Pallone, former
ACKNOWLEDGES 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 Diaz and Bellino the 2019 Rules
of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples
voted in the affirmative.
2019 ADOPTION 2019
OF RULES RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
OF COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules
of Order ".
ARTICLE II
MAYOR
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SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the
Council and shall conduct the meetings thereof. He /she shall see that
the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are faithfully
executed and followed. He /she shall recommend to the Council such
ordinances, resolutions or actions that he /she shall deem necessary or
expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of the Borough.
He /she 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 /she 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 /she shall decide all questions of order.
SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he /she is unable to
perform his/her duties, the Council President (or, in his/her 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.40:88 -3).
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. 40:87 -54 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
r the liaison officer between .the Civil Service Commission and the
Borough of Carteret.
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ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on the first
Sunday of January at Twelve O'CLOCK Noon, or, during the first
seven days of January in any year (See R.S. 40:88 -1) at the Thomas J.
Deverin Community Center.
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. 40:88 -2 and 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 considered to be of forty-eight
hours except in case of emergency shall be given in person to all
members of the Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S.
40:28 -24).
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, 61 Cooke Avenue 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. 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.
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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 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.:
1. 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
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and
new business only
12. Adjournment
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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 one (1) hour.
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 one (1) hour.
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.
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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
in a similarly appropriate manner. No jeans or slacks made of denim
material shall be worn to any 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 of 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.:
1. 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
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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
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:
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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.
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 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 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. The Mayor shall not:
1. Make promises or commitments to anyone which
directly or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such manner or make decisions which set
a precedent or violate established Council policy.
3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the
approval of the Council.
SECTION 7. 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 8. 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.
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SECTION 9. 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.
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
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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 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be
filed in a safe place in the Finance Department Office.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council 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
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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 31 st 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.
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.
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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.
ORDINANCE #19 -1
"Amending Salary Ordinance #71 -9, Re: EMT Salaries and Fees."
Ordinance # 19 -1 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and
the Municipal Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for
Public Hearing to be held on January 17, 2019. Upon individual roll
call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and
Naples voted in the affirmative.
Resolutions:
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.
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #19 -1
through #19 -8 were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples
voted in the affirmative.
FIRST READING
ORDINANCE #19 -1
"Amending Salary
Ordinance #71 -9, Re:
EMT Salaries and Fees."
RESOLUTIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
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RESOLUTION #19 -1
"DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES
AS TO LIABILITY
FOR ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION #19 -2
"DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL TO ISSUE
TAX SEARCHES
RESOLUTION #19 -3
"DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPERS"
RESOLUTION #19 -4
"DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES"
RESOLUTION #19 -5
"FIXING RATE OF
INTEREST TO BE
CHARGED
ON DELINQUENT
TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS"
RESOLUTION #19 -6
"ESTABLISHING A
PETTY -CASH FUND
FOR THE
BOROUGH OF
CARTERET
PURSUANT TO
N J.S.A. 40A:5 -21"
RESOLUTION #19 -7
"PROVIDING FOR
A TEMPORARY
BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2018
PURSUANT TO
N.J.S. 40A:4 -19"
RESOLUTION #19 -1
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
RESOLUTION #19 -2
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #19 -3
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #19 -4
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #19 -5
"FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED
ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS"
RESOLUTION #19 -6
"ESTABLISHING A PETTY -CASH FUND FOR THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5 -21"
RESOLUTION #19 -7
"PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2018 PURSUANT TO N.J.S. 40A:4 -19"
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JANUARY 6, 2019
CONT.
RESOLUTION #19 -8
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
GRANTS, AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS/ENDOWMENTS
ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH"
Mayor Reiman named the 2019 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: BELLINO, DiMascio,
Johal
POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
NAPLES, Diaz, Johal
PUBLIC WORKS:
DIMASCIO, Krum,
Johal
BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
NAPLES, Bellino, Diaz
Councilmember DiMascio wished everyone a Happy, Healthy New
Year. He thanked his family for putting up with him during the
campaign. He thanked the girls at their headquarters. He wished
Randy Krum and Patty Golino a Happy Birthday. He also thanked
John DuPont for putting up with him.
Councilman Johal thanked the Police, Fire and Borough employees.
He reported Progress.
Mayor Reiman thanked everyone for joining them here for the
Borough's 113' Re- Organization Meeting. He especially wanted to
thank Congressman Frank Pallone for being there. He also thanked
Speaker Craig Coughlin, Freeholder Director Ronald Rios, Senator
RESOLUTION #19 -8
"AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL
GRANTS,
AGREEMENTS,
DONATIONS /
ENDOWMENTS ON
BEHALF OF THE
BOROUGH"
STANDING
COMMITTEES
COUNCIL MEMBER
DIMASCIO
COMMENTS
COUNCIL MEMBER
JOHAL COMMENTS
MAYOR REIMAN
COMMENTS
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JANUARY 6, 2019
CONT.
LWA
Joseph Vitale, Mayor John McCormick, Freeholder Deputy Director
Tomaro, South Amboy Councilwoman Zusette Dato and Kevin
McCabe. He thanked the former Councilmembers his Colon, William
Feingold, Debbie Bialowarczuk and Joe Wutkowski.
He stated that he is proud to start this new year with a feeling of pride
and accomplishment and a sense of willingness to work together to
improve Carteret for future generations. He thanked the residents for
their overwhelming support in this November election. More residents
voted in that election than during the past 60 years. It was the largest
landslide victory in the history of Carteret, winning every voting
district. Today, he said he became the first Mayor in Carteret to have
been elected to five (5) consecutive terms. Many of the projects
became a reality and continue to become reality. He is proud to say he
lives in Carteret.
Today, they are continuing the Carteret renaissance that they started
over the past few years. This year and in the future, they will see the
opening of the long awaited Marina, the Carteret Performing Arts
Center and Concert Hall and new businesses and restaurants along the J
Washington Avenue Arts District. They will have the ground breaking
on the two (2) mile waterfront walkway and the start of an Event
Center at the Waterfront Park. They will begin construction of a ferry
service to Manhattan from our terminal. Noe Street Park will have ice
skating and recreation amenities and there will be a ground breaking
for Bishop Andrews Park in Chrome.
The Mayor reported that we have the lowest unemployment rate in
history. Our local economy will continue to grow. We will continue
to pursue grants, donations and endowments. Homeowners can
anticipate increasing property values. So much has happened and
there is so much more to do. With their help and God's blessing, they
can continue to improve Carteret. He thanked everyone.
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or discussion, upon MMS &C, by
Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully submitted,
M.
KATHLEEN B EY, MMC
Municipal Clerk
There being no further business
Councilmembers Diaz and
the full membership present,
approximately 12:10 P.M.
KMB /j o
ADJOURNED
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