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Home My Public Portal About05-16-19cMAY 16, 2019 COUNCIL MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019, Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon Individual Roll Call the following were noted present: Councilmember m Dennis DiMascio Ajmar Johal Randy Krum Susan Naples Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. Noted absent was Councilmember Vincent Bellino and Councilmember Jorge Diaz The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Randy Krum. ROLL CALL NOTED PRESENT NOTED ABSENT SILENT PRAYER / PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Municipal Clerk stated that the 2019 Annual Meeting Notice was STATEMENT OF MEETING mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the NOTICE bulletin board on January 2, 2019. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 7, 2019. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and Johal and unanimous MINUTES FOR APPROVAL affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the minutes of May 2, 2019 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. 1 MAY 16, 2019 CONT. COMMENDATIONS— Rachel Smith spoke about the Pianos in the Park Program. PIANOS IN THE PARKS Mayor Reiman presented commendations to the following: Rachel Smith Jaskiran Takhar Jarvis Lanclos Tiffany Rivera Jonathan Loza Diana Aquino Navjot Toor Those not in attendance were: Fernando Prieto Sanabria Erykah Bullock Jarian Ellis Mrs. McCrea Mrs. Hanley FIRST READING - ORDINANCE #19 -12 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Municipal Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz were noted absent. ORDINANCE #19 -12 ORDINANCE #19 -12 "VARIOUS CAPITAL "A FULLY FUNDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF APPROPRIATING $3,175,000 FOR THE COST MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,175,000 FROM THE THEREFOR" CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND OTHER RESERVES AND GRANTS FOR THE COST THEREFOR" ORDINANCE #19 -13 was introduced and adopted on first reading and the Municipal Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing, Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Naples and Johal. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz were noted absent. ORDINANCE #19 -13 "RULES AND ORDINANCE #19 -13 REGULATIONS FOR THE "RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CARTERET MARINA" CARTERET MARINA" 2 MAY 16, 2019 CONT. The clerk stated that Ordinance #19 -11 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on May 2, 2019. It was duly published in The Star Ledger on May 8, 2019 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 16, 2019 at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Naples and Krum and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING OPEN affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. Mayor Reiman said this is would be for senior housing. MAYOR REIMAN There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Naples and Krum ORDINANCE #19 -1 I ORDINANCE #19 -11 "AUTHORIZING THE "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF 52 ORCHARD STREET, BLOCK 2503, PORTION OF 52 ORCHARD STREET, BLOCK 2503, LOT LOT 2 FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES ". 2 „ was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers ADOPTED DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz were noted absent. MAY 16, 2019 CONT. PUBLIC PORTIONS ON RESOLUTIONS / AGENDA ITEMS AND NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING OPEN APPROVED AND ADOPTED: May 16, 2019 INTRODUCED: May 2, 2019 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: May 8, 2019 Hearing Held: May 16, 2019 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: May 22, 2019 A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Naples and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions / Agenda items and new business. PUBLIC PORTIONS CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the public portion of the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: 1. #19 -83 Professional Services — Gentech, Re: Proposed Carteret Waterfront Event Center. 2. #19 -84 Authorizing the Award of a Non -Fair and Open Contract for Exercise Equipment for the Fitness & Wellness Center. 3. #19 -8S Professional Services — Excel Environmental Resources, Inc., Re: 46 Washington Avenue. 4. #19 -86 Professional Services — Excel Environmental Resources, Inc., Re: 217 -223 Roosevelt Avenue. 4 MAY 16, 2019 CONT. 5. #19 -87 Professional Services — Melillo & Bauer Associates, Re: Carteret Waterfront Redevelopment. 6. #19 -88 Professional Services — Najarian Associates, Re: Public Walkway. 7. #19 -89 Refund of Tax and /or Sewer Fee Overpayments. 8. #19 -90 Rejecting Middlesex County Engineer's Department Proposed Cost Sharing Agreement for Upgrades to the County - Owned Intertsections. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions #19 -83 to #19 -90 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the council for action. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio RESOLUTION #19 -83 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — GENTECH, RE: PROPOSED CARTERET WATERFRONT EVENT CENTER" RESOLUTION #19 -84 'AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON -FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER" RESOLUTION #19 -85 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC., RE: 46 WASHINGTON AVENUE" RESOLUTION #19 -86 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC., RE: 217 -223 ROOSEVELT AVENUE" CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION #19 -83 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - GENTECH, RE: PROPOSED CARTERET WATERFRONT EVENT CENTER" RESOLUTION #19 -84 "AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON -FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR THE FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER" RESOLUTION #19 -85 "EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC., RE: 46 WASHINGTON AVENUE" RESOLUTION # 19 -86 "EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC., RE: 217- 223 ROOSEVELT AVENUE" 5 MAY 16, 2019 CONT. RESOLUTION #19 -87 RESOLUTION #19 -87 "MELILLO & BAUER "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — MELILLO & BAUER ASSOCIATES, RE: ASSOCIATES, RE: CARTERET WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT" CARTERET WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT" RESOLUTION #19 -88 RESOLUTION 919 -88 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — NAJARIAN ASSOCIATES, RE: PUBLIC "NAJARIAN ASSOCIATES, RE: PUBLIC WALKWAY" WALKWAY" RESOLUTION #19 -89 RESOLUTION #19 -89 "REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEWER FEE "REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEWER FEE OVERPAYMENTS" OVERPAYMENTS" RESOLUTION #19 -90 RESOLUTION #19 -90 "REJECTING MIDDLESEX "REJECTING MIDDLESEX COUNTY ENGINEERS DEPARTMENT COUNTY ENGINEERS FOR PROPOSED COST SHARING AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADES TO THE UPGRADES TO THE COUNTY -OWNED INTERTSECTIONS" COUNTY -OWNED INTERTSECTIONS" were Adopted. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers ADOPTED DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz were noted absent. PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the Affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz were noted absent. REPORTS Reports — Clerk's Office — April 2019 - Inspection of Buildings —April 2019 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and DIMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. N. MAY 16, 2019 CONT. COMMITTEES: BUILDINGS & GROUNDS — Committee Chairman Johal reported progress. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION — In Committee Chairman Diaz's absence, Mayor Reiman reported progress. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS — Committee Chairman Krum reported that engines 2, 6, & 7 and EMS 3 are in frontline service. EMS 1 & 2 are in reserve status. PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY —In Committee Chairman Bellino's absence, Mayor Reiman reported progress. POLICE — Committee Chairman Naples reported the Police Department received three (3) new fully equipped police vehicles. Two (2) special Law Enforcement Officers graduated from the Academy and will begin training next week. We wish them well and a productive and safe career. Our Chief of Police attended a ceremony in Washington DC where Sgt. Larry Craig's name was put on the National Wall of Honor. Chief McFadden escorted Sgt. Craig's family and represented the department. PUBLIC WORKS — Committee Chairman DiMascio reported that we started the second pick -up for garbage. BOARD OF EDUCATION — Committee Chairman Naples reported progress COMMITTEES Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present "AGENDA AMENDED the agenda was amended to include Resolution #19 -91. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers DiMascio and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. rA MAY 16, 2019 CONT. CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC There being no comments or objections to the Resolution, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio RESOLUTION #19 -91 "AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BIDS AND RESOLUTION #19 -91 AUTHORIZING RE- "AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BIDS AND AUTHORIZING RE- BIDDING FOR THE BIDDING FOR THE CARTERET WATERFRONT MARINA - PHASE III CARTERET WATERFRONT PROJECT" MARINA - PHASE III PROJECT" was Adopted. Upon Individual Roll Call Vote Councilmembers ADOPTED DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz were noted absent. After no further discussion, upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Krum ADJOURNED and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was Adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk KMB /jo L-*]