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Home My Public Portal About02-20-20 councilFEBRUARY 20, 2020 Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2020, in the Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMasio " Ajmar Johal " Randy Krum. " Susan Naples Noted Absent was Councilmember Vincent Bellino. 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 Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. The Clerk stated that the 2020 Annual Meeting Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on December 31, 2019. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 7, 2020. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers DiMascio and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of Councilmembers DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples the minutes of February 6, 2020 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Councilmember Diaz abstained and Councilmember Bellino was noted absent. Mayor Reiman said Ordinance #20 -4 was for the acquisition of part of PSE &G property in West Carteret to provide for additional parking for West Carteret business district; parking easement under transformer lines. COUNCIL MEETING ROLL CALL SILENT PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES FEBRUARY 20, 2020 (continued) ORDINANCE #20 -4 ORDINANCE #20 -4 ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY INTEREST, PSEG EASEMENT "AN ORDINANCE OF TIIE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A PROPERTY INTEREST IN A PORTION OF BLOCK 700, LOTS 2 & 3 FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING MUNICIPAL PUBLIC PARKING" Ordinance #20 -4 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Municipal Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on March 19, 2020. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted absent. 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 Krum and Diaz and unanimous NEW BUSINESS affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items and new business. DENNIS KURBANSKI Dennis Kurbanski said he had trouble with his son and another student, when he picked rip his son at the middle school he witnessed his son being approached and touched by another student, he said this happened before. He said he went to speak to the principle and was left in the hallway and advised to do a police report. He said he filed a police report but felt something more needs to be done. He said his son usually tells him everything that happens at school but since this incident, his son hasn't said much. MAYOR REIMAN Mayor Reiman said anything with regard to schools, students has to go through the Board of Education and said they only take our calls as a courtesy. He said he believed there is a meeting scheduled with the superintendent to present information to the school board and get additional information to him. Mayor Reiman advised Mr. Kurbanski to report anything that happens so that it is documented. Pa FEBRUARY 20, 2020 (continued) Mr. Kurbanski said as a resident, he felt that if the mayor knows things like this are going on how can he be comfortable and said he felt the mayor needs to prevent it, but it may be an isolated incident. Mayor Reiman said we want to make sure the superintendent is aware and addresses the issue, it may not be an isolated incident, it may be a bully situation. Councilmember Diaz asked Mr. Kurbanski if the HIB investigation was launched. Mr. Kurbanski said yes, he filled it out, and said they said it takes ten days, he said he brought it on Tuesday and met with the vice principle, principle and the guidance counselor. He said he was assigned to a new vice principle who he felt was a better fit for this scenario since the first vice principle had a problem with Mr. Kurbanski's wife. Mayor Reiman said his office will continue to follow up with the superintendent's office. There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers DiMascio and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Couucihnembers present, the meeting was closed for public discussion at 6:08 p.m.. RESOLUTIONS: 1. #20 -43 Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 2. #20 -44 Awarding Contracts for Mow, Trim & Mulch and On- Call Property Maintenance. 3. #20 -45 Authorizing Contract with Applied Technology Management, Inc., Re: Ferry Terminal. Mayor Reiman said ATM was instrumental in winning the lawsuit for approval of the marina, the Borough is assembling a similar team to fight for approval of the ferry terminal. COUNCILMEMBER DIAZ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED RESOLUTIONS FEBRUARY 20, 2020 (Continued) Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions #20 -43 through #20 -45 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum RESOLUTION #20 -43 RESOLUTION #20 -43 RAFFLE LICENSE "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE TO PTO NATHAN HALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL" RESOLUTION #20 -44 RESOLUTION #20 -44 AWARDING "AWARDING CONTRACTS FOR MOW, TRIM & MULCH CONTRACT TO VARIOUS PARKS; MOW, TRIM & MULCH MUNICIPAL LAWNGEVITY FACILITIES; ON -CALL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE" RESOLUTION #20 -45 RESOLUTION #20 -45 CONTRACT WITH "AUTHORING CONTRACT WITH APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND ATM, INC., RE: FERRY MANAGEMENT, INC., RE: FERRY TERMINAL PROJECT" ADOPTED were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted absent. PAYMENT Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and DiMascio, all bills OF BILLS appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted absent. 51 Pl 13XUARY 2U, 202U (continued) Reports: REPORTS 1. Inspection of Buildings — 2019 Year -end Report & January 2020, 3. Board of Health — January 2020 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Drum, and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDING & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Johal reported COMMITTEES Progress. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Diaz reported progress. He said he attended the Black History Celebration at the middle school and went on to say how wonderful the event was and how fantastic the students were, he said there was food, singing, the jazz band and he commended the principal, the committee and Ursula Pitts. Mayor Reiman said he hoped someone had video tape so we can share it on TV36. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS: Committee Chairperson Krrmi said he had only one sad note, we lost career firefighter Sam Goddess last week and he asked everyone to keep his family in their thoughts and prayer. PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY: In the absence of Committee Chairperson Bellino. Mayor Reiman reported progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Naples reported Progress. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson DiMascio said the handicapped parking space was finally done at 27 Atlantic Street; the weather was bad for a few weeks. 5 FEBRUARY 20, 2020 (continued) BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON: Committee Chairperson Naples said she concurred with Councilmember Diaz, the music program is bigger than it ever was, and said it was always good. She said pre- school registration will be held February 24 through March 20 ". MAYOR REINIAN Mayor Reiman said our Black History Celebration will be held this Saturday at the Community Center, there will be light refreshments; Middlesex County Deputy Freeholder Director will be there. He said he knows the Lt. Governor was at the middle school celebration and was told she did a remarkable job, he said he was happy to have her in town. ADJOURNED There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, as Carmela Pogoizel k_ Acting Municipal Clerk