HomeMy Public PortalAbout01-06-20 ReorganizationJANUARY 6, 2020
The Re- Organization of the Governing Body of the Borough of RE- ORGANIZATION
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman on Monday, MEETING
January 6, 2020, at the Thomas J. Deverin Community Center, 100
Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 6:00 p.m..
Upon individual roll call the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
* *CLERK'S NOTE:
Councilmember Elect, Vincent Bellino
the 2019 Council was
Councilmember Elect, Jorge Diaz
Adjourned Sine Die at
the December 30, 2019
Councilmember Dennis DiMascio
Council Meeting
" Ajmar Johal
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
Also noted present were Acting Municipal Clerk Carmela Pogorzelski
and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Notice of tonight's meeting was sent to the Home New Tribune, The STATEMENT OF
Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on December 31, 2019. MEETING NOTICE
Notice was published in the Home New Tribune on January 3, 2020
and The Star Ledger on January 4, 2020,
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 fifth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and nineteen for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did determine that at the said election Vincent Bellino 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.
Mayor Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember OATH OF OFFICE
Vincent Bellino. At this time, Councilmember Bellino respectfully, COUNCILMEMBER
took his seat on the dais. VINCENT BELLINO
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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
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of
Middlesex on the fifth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and nineteen for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did determine that at the said election Jorge Diaz 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.
OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Councibnember
COUNCILNIEMBER
JORGE DIAZ Jorge Diaz. At this time, Councilmember Diaz respectfully, took his
seat on the dais.
INVOCATION Pastor Daniel C. Andrewz from the Renaissance Revival Center
Church gave the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by VFW,
Past NCIC — Commander George Lisicki.
VARSITY VOCALS The Star Spangled Banner was performed by the Carteret High School
Varsity Vocals.
NOMNA'I'ION OF
COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to nominate Randy Krum as
Council President.
Councilwoman Naples said she nominates her running mate, Randy
Krum and wished him a happy birthday.
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Naples and Diaz and rmanimous,
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Councilmember
Randy Krum was nominated Council President.
OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember
Randy Krum as 2020 Council President. At this time, Council
President Krum respectfully, returned to his seat on the dais.
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Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino the 2020 Rules
of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples
voted in the affirmative.
2020
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 II
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). hi addition to the
Council President, there shall also be a Council Vice President, who
shall assume the duties in the absence of the Council President.
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.
ADOPTION OF
THE 2020 RULES
OF COUNCIL
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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).
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. Ile /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. IIe /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- Thirty 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.
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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 amoral 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 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.
10:4 -6).
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 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. 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
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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 continent 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.:
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
(limited to 5 minutes per meeting)
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and
12. Adjournment
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 ( "signing in ") with the Borough
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Clerk in the official Borough log book. Registration is to include
name, address, phone number, topic or purpose of discussion, and
shall be done prior to the start of the Public Portion.
SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak
on the contents of the proposed resolutions or any other business or
concerns. 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 a
block of 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 Councihnember's vote upon
each resolution so listed on the consent agenda unless noted otherwise.
SECTION 10. Reports of conuniittees 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
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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 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.:
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
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Committee members shall meet and /or consult during the first and
fourth weeks of each month as the need arises in order to conduct then
respective connnittee business. They also shall coordinate their
conmion 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 connnittee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned
buildings.
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 Rinctions 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 RECRF,ATION /PUBLIC PROPERTY:
This Conmittee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
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This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
This Connuittee 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.
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.
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.
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SECTION 7. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special
Conunittee 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 though
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 405 -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
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accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance 405 -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 recormnended 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 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 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.
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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 sunnnarizing 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.
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
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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.
INTERFAITH Rabbi Azriel Brown from the Yeshiva Gedola and Mesivta of Carteret
PRAYER gave an hrterfaith Prayer.
Mayor Reiman stated that the Agenda would be Amended to include a
AGENDA AMENDED Capital Improvement Ordinance and the first Bill List of 2020 and
asked for a Motion.
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous
Affirmative vote of the fall membership present, the Agenda was
Amended to include Ordinance #20 -1 and the Payment of Bills.
ORDINANCE #20 -1
ORDINANCE #20 -1
`BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CAPITAL
CONSTRUCTION OF A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
IMPROVEMENT
IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
ORDINANCE, RE:
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING
PERFORMING
$5,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
ARTS CENTER
$4,750,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH
TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF"
ADOPTED
Ordinance #20 -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 February 6, 2020. Upon MMS &C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples
voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Reiman said the meeting was opened for public input on all
Resolutions /Agenda items and new business and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
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Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous PUBLIC PORTION
affirmative vote of the frill membership present, the meeting was MEETING OPEN
opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items and new RESOLUTIONS /AGENDA
business. ITEMS & NEW BUSINESS
There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda PUBLIC PORTION
items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and CLOSED
Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership
present, the meeting was closed.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda.
Resolutions #20 -1 through #20 -8 were introduced by Mayor Reiman CONSENT AGENDA
and referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum Resolutions
#20 -I through #20 -8 were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples
voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION 420 -1 RESOLUTION #20 -1
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR OF LIABILITY
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
RESOLUTION #20 -2
RESOLUTION 420 -2
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES DESIGNATING OFFICIAL
TO ISSUE TAX
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
SEARCHES
RESOLUTION #20 -3 RESOLUTION #20 -3
DESIGNATING
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OFFICIAL
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" NEWSPAPERS
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RESOLUTION #20 -4 RESOLUTION #20 -4
DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
DEPOSITORIES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTIONS #20 -5 RESOLUTION #20 -5
FIXING INTEREST
RATE ON
"FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED
DELINQUENT
TAXES & ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS ASSESSMENTS"
RESOLUTION #20 -6 RESOLUTION #20 -6
ESTABLISHING
PETTY CASH FUND "ESTABLISHING A PETTY -CASH FUND FOR THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO
N.J.S.A. 40A:5 -21"
RESOLUTION #20 -7 RESOLUTION #20 -7
2020 TEMPORARY
BUDGET "PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2020 PURSUANT TO N.J.S. 40A:4 -19"
RESOLUTION #20 -8 RESOLUTION 420 -8
AUTHORIZING MAYOR
TO EXECUTE GRANT, "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
AGREEMENTS, ETC. GRANTS, AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS /ENDOWMENTS
ON
OROU�F OF ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH"
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, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the
affirmative.
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Mayor Reiman recognized some of the dignitaries who were in
attendance, Mark Rozzoli, Old Bridge Councilmember, Jack O'Leary,
former South Amboy mayor, Michael Gross, Councilmember from
South Amboy, Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez and Father James
Cairns of St. Demetrius Church.
Mayor Reiman asked the Council for some brief comments and
remarks.
Councilmember Bellino thanked the citizens for their support and
congratulated Councilmembers Diaz and Drum. He thanked the parks
department employees and Wayne Bodnar. He said he wanted to give
a special thank you to Taqualla Lowman for all she's done this past
year. He reported progress in Parks and Recreation.
Councilmember Diaz thanked the residents for their continued
confidence and said it is the 15" year he and Councilmember Bellino
were serving on the council. He said he was proud of the work
they've accomplished. He thanked the Finance and Administration
staff, Municipal Clerk, Carmela Pogorzelski, Law Director, Robert
Bergen, CFO, Patrick DeBlasio, Engineer, John DuPont, Information
and Technology, Laurent Mevs and Director of Communications, Jon
Salonis. He thanked his family for their patience and the residents for
coming and sharing this day. He wished everyone a happy, healthy,
prosperous New Year.
Councilmember Bellino added that he always forgets to thank his wife
and son and wanted them to know that he loves them all.
Councilmember DiMascio said in 2019 the Streets and Roads
Department maintained approximately 51 miles of roadway in the
Borough, picked up recyclables; did snow removal and bulk trash
pick -up. He said the Noe Street Drainage Project Phase II is almost
complete, ice skating would be open depending on the weather. He
said the Sewer Department maintains the sewers and sanitary pump
stations. He said the Municipal Garage has been doing routine
maintenance on the fleet for snow removal and regular repairs. He
COUNCIL
COMMENTS
AND /OR RENIARI (
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thanked the department heads and all the Borough employees in all the
departments and wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Johal wished everyone a Happy New Year and
congratulated Councilmember Bellino and Diaz. He said the lighting
was complete at the Rec Center, cameras were installed at Borough
Hall with additional safety measures. He reported progress.
Councilmember Krum congratulated Councihnembers Bellino and
Diaz and wished them good luck for the next three (3) years. He said
the Fire Department Career Division, Volunteers, OEM and EMTs all
do a hell of a job and sent them much thanks. He said the fire
programs kept the residents safe and our response to actual fires at a
minimum; he read a breakdown of the calls for 2019. He thanked
Chief Hruska and wished everyone a Happy New Year, Happy
Holidays and said hopefully he will enjoy his birthday today.
Councilmember Naples said the Police Department increased its
numbers by greater than 10 %, they implemented a bike patrol and
installed a state of the art 911 system. She thanked all the officers who
protect and serve 24/7 every day. She thanked Chief McFadden for
continuing to move the department forward.
Councilmember Naples congratulated the residents on passing the $37
million dollar referendum which she said will have minimum impact
on the taxpayers. She said the money will be used to build a new
junior high school and for upgrades to the other schools. She said the
graduation rate has gone up 10% and chronic absenteeism has gone
down 10 %. She thanked Board of Education Superintendent Rosa
Diaz and the staff in the Public Schools. She thanked the Council and
mayor for their support while she was the 2019 Council President and
wished Councilmember Krum the best of luck as 2020 Council
President. She congratulated Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz and
said she was starting her 17` year on the Council, this was what team
work and diversity looked like.
Mayor Reiman recognized Brian Lee, US Marine Corps who was in
the audience and gave a special thank you to all veterans who served
and who continue to serve.
JANUARY 6, 2020
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Mayor Reiman recognized South Amboy Councilwoman Zusette Dato MAYOR REIMAN
and First Lady of Renaissance Revival Center Church, TaLisa
Andrewz. He congratulated Councilmembers Vimnie Bellino and
Jorge Diaz and Council President Randy Drum on their selection and
re- election.
Mayor Reiman thanked everyone for attending today and said he will
reserve his eonnnents for his State of the Borough Address in March.
He wished everyone a happy, healthy, New Year.
Pastor Christine Bridge fn•om Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and BENEDICTION
First Presbyterian Church gave the Benediction.
There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS &C, by ADJOURNMENT
Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:24 p.m.
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Acting Municipal Clerk
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