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Home My Public Portal About05-06-21 agendaThe Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, preceding the Regular Meeting May 20, 2021, was held May 6, 2021, at approximately 6:00 p.m. remotely, via telephone call -in. The following were noted present: Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Ajmar Johal " Susan Naples Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. Noted Absent were Councilmembers Dennis DiMascio and Randy Krum. The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer. The 2021 Annual Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board and the doors of the Memorial Municipal Building on January 6, 2021. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 11, 2021. All items being voted on tonight were posted on the Borough's website, www.carteret,net prior to tonight's meeting. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the minutes of April 22, 2021 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #21 -6 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on April 22, 2021. It was duly published in the Star Ledger on April 28, 2021, with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 6, 2021 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. MAY 6, 2021 AGENDA MEETING ROLL CALL NOTED ABSENT PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES ORDINANCE #21 -6 ACQUISITION ORDINANCE MAY 6, 2021 (continued) PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS &C, by Councilmember Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. Mayor Reiman said this is with regard to Green Acres funding and money from the county for the acquisition of the DuPont properties. HEARING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino ORDINANCE #21 -6 "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE CHROME WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $14,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $14,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Johal and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers DiMascio and Krum were noted absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: MAY 6 2021 INTRODUCED: APRIL 22 2021 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: APRIL 28, 2021 Hearing Held: MAY 6 2021 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: MAY 12, 2021 Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #21 -7 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on April 22, 2021. It was duly published in the Star Ledger on April 28, 2021, with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 6, 2021 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 Councilmember Diaz and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino ORDINANCE #21 -7 "ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE 2021 MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4- 45.14" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Johal and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers DiMascio and Krum were noted absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: MAY 6, 2021 INTRODUCED: APRIL 22 2021 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: APRIL 28, 2021 Hearing Held: MAY 6 2021 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: MAY 12, 2021 MAY 6, 2021 (continued) ORDINANCE #21 -7 CAP ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING HEARING CLOSED ADOPTED MAY 6, 2021 (continued) PUBLIC PORTION A copy of each Resolution was posted on the Borough's website for RESOLUTIONS/ public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of AGENDA ITEMS Council. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz and & NEW BUSINESS 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 PORTION CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: 1. #21 -84 Authorizing Submission of a Library Grant. 2. #21 -85 Appointing Members to the Board of Health. 3. #21 -86 Consenting to the Proposed Lower Raritan/Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan Amendment. 4. #21 -87 Property Tax Cancellation and Refund. 5. #21 -88 Authorizing Refund of Tax and /or Sewer Fees Overpayment. 6. #21 -89 Approving Payment Estimate & Change Order #2 — Waterfront Marina Phase III Project. 7. #21 -90 Professional Services, NJ Realty Advisory Group, Re: Appraisal Services. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions #21 -84 through #21 -90 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Johal RESOLUTION #21 -84 RESOLUTION #21 -84 SUBMISSION OF "AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH'S SUBMISSION LIBRARY GRANT OF A NEW JERSEY LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND ACT APPLICATION" 2 RESOLUTION #21 -85 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET BOARD OF HEALTH" RESOLUTION #21 -86 "RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE PROPOSED LOWER RARITAN/MIDDLESEX COUNTY WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT (WQM) PLAN AMENDMENT" RESOLUTION #21 -87 "PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION AND REFUND" RESOLUTION #21 -88 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" RESOLUTION #21 -89 "APPROVING PROGRESS PAYMENT #9 AND CHANGE ORDER #2 CARTERET WATERFONT MARINA PHASE IIP" RESOLUTION #21 -90 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NEW JERSEY REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC" were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Johal and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember DiMascio and Krum were noted absent. MAY 6, 2021 (condnucd) RESOLUTION #21 -85 NEW BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS RESOLUTION #21 -86 \CIA`FER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #21 -87 PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION RESOLUTION #21 -88 REFUND OF TAX AND /OR SEVIER FEES RESOLUTION #21 -89 WATERFRONT MARINA PHASE III CHANGE ORDER #2 RESOLUTION #21 -90 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, NJ REALTY ADVISORY GROUP ADOPTED MAY 6, 2021 (continued) 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, Johal and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers DiMascio and Krum were noted absent. REPORTS Reports: 1. Clerk's Office — April 2021 2. Inspection of Buildings — April 2021 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino, and affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. STANDING FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Diaz COMMITTEES said he had nothing to report at this time. PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY: Committee Chairperson Bellino said he had nothing to report at this time. BUILDING & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Johal said he had nothing to report at this time. POLICE / BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON: Committee Chairperson Naples said she had nothing to report at this time. ADJOURNED There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:06 p.m. Respectfully submitte , jjjj 33 ((J ff ji Caimela Pog6rzelskii, J2MC Municipal Clerk