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Home My Public Portal About10-17-19cOCTOBER 17, 2019 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019, in the Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio " Ajmar Johal " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, Acting Municipal Clerk and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Reiman. OF ALLEGIANCE The Clerk stated that the 2019 Annual Meeting Notice was mailed to STATEMENT OF The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin MEETING NOTICE 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 Councilmembeis Diaz and Bellino and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of MINUTES October 3, 2019 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. PRESENTATION BOWLING a) Bowl For Hunger FOR HUNGER Mayor Reiman said State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin was unable to join us and welcomed Dan Harris who was here on the Speaker's behalf. Dan Harris said Speaker Coughlin regrets not being here. He said Bowl for Hunger raised $49,000, this is the second year in a row they have been here, the money supports thirty (30) food banks in the 1 OCTOBER 17, 2019 (continued) Middlesex County 19' Legislative District. He said the Carteret food batiks will receive $3,000. He presented a check to representatives from St. Joseph's Church/St. Vincent DePaul Society. Mayor Reiman asked Brian Chen to come up to take pictures of the presentation. Dan Harris thanked St. Joseph's Church and St. Vincent DePaul representatives and presented them with checks. He said Calvary Baptist and Living Water will also get their $1,000 share of the money. AGENDA AMENDED Mayor Reiman stated that the Agenda would be amended to include Resolution #19 -175 before opening to the public and asked for a motion. Councilmember Diaz said it was the best practice worksheet checklist resolution. Mayor Reiman said it is a financial sheet sent by the state every year making sure towns are properly negotiating contract, following Best Practice Law and trying to enter into shared services. He said it is a check list our finance department fills out and sends back to the state. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Agenda was Amended to include Resolution #19 -175, Authorizing the Submission of the Best Practice Inventory Resolution. PUBLIC PORTIONS A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review RESOLUTIONS/ prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon AGENDA ITEMS & MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous NEW BUSINESS affirmative vote of the fall membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items and new business. PUBLIC PORTION There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda CLOSED items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was closed. OCTOBER 17, 2019 (continued) RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS 1. #19 -169 Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 2. #19 -170 Property Tax Cancellation and Refund. 3. #19 -171 Authorizing Contract for Weed Control Maintenance. 4. #19 -172 Middlesex County Recycling Enhancement Grant Resolution. 5. #19 -173 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Middlesex Federal Credit Union. 6. #19 -174 2019 Budget Transfer Resolution. 7. #19 -175 Authorizing the Submission of the Best Practice Inventory. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda as CONSENT AGENDA Amended. Resolutions 419 -169 through #19 -175 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum RESOLUTION #19 -169 RESOLUTION #19 -169 APPROVING NATHAN HALE PTO & NIAYOR'S CHARITY "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES RAFFLE LICENSES" RESOLUTION #19 -170 RESOLUTION #19 -170 PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION "PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION AND REFUND" RESOLUTION #19 -171 RESOLUTION #19 -171 AUTHORIZING "AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR CONTRACT RZ TECH WEED CONTROL MAINTENANCE" 3 OCTOBER 17, 2019 (Continued) RESOLUTION #19 -172 RESOLUTION #19 -172 MIDDLESEX COUNTY "MIDDLESEX COUNTY RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT RECYCLING GRANT GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION" RESOLUTION #19 -173 RESOLUTION #19 -173 "AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH AUTHORIZING MIDSTATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION" EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT MSFCU RESOLUTION #19 -174 RESOLUTION #19 -174 "2019 BUDGET TRANSFER RESOLUTION" 2019 BUDGET TRANSFER RESOLUTION RESOLUTION #19 -175 RESOLUTION #19 -175 "AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AUTHORIZING BEST PRACTICE.; INVENTORY THE BEST PRACTICE INVENTORY" ADOPTED were Adopted as Amended. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, AS AMENDED Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. COMMITTEES BUILDING & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Johal reported Progress. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Diaz said final tax bills were mailed out and the tax sale will be held on November 15` m u OCTOBER 17, 2019 (continued) FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS: Committee Chairperson Krum said he was glad to see that the fire department got some recognition in the fire magazine. PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY: Committee Chairperson Belli no said the CWV is no longer available, the Charter is finished, there is a new owner. He said he would be donating some old CWV items to the Historical Society. Mayor Reiman congratulated Councilmember Bellino on the sale and said the new owner will be building veterardsenior housing on the property. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Naples said the 911 system is up and running, she said it is a state of the art system. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON: Committee Chairperson Naples spoke about "Rambler Royalty ", homecoming king, Justin Lee and homecoming queen, Kimberly Brites. She said Justin relinquished his crown to a special student, Jason Yacout. She said she felt this act embodies Rambler Spirit and was an unselfish deed. She added that she would like to have them attend a meeting to receive commendations. There being no further continents or discussion, upon MMS &C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Diaz and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:05 p.m. Respectfully Acting Municipal Clerk cp 5