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Home My Public Portal About07-22-21 councilRegular 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 Monday, July 22, 2021, remotely, via telephone call -in. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio " Ajmar Johal " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, 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 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 Krum and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the fall membership present, the minutes of July 8, 2021 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. JULY 22, 2021 COUNCIL MEETING ROLL CALL SILENT PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF IVIEETING NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES ORDINANCE #21 -14 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #21 -14 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public MCIA CAPITAL Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino. EQUIPMENT Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative JULY 22, 2021 (Continued) ORDINANCE #21 -14 "AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AND AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY - GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2021 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY" Mayor Reiman said this is a capital equipment ordinance, this is how the Borough finances our police cars on an annual basis. ORDINANCE #21 -10 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance 421 -10 was introduced and CANNABIS adopted on First Reading on July 8, 2021. It was duly published in the LICENSING & Home News Tribune on July 16, 2021, with notice that it will be REGULATIONS considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on July 22, 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. PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS &C, by Councilmember Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. HEARING CLOSED There being no continents or objections to the Ordinance, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum ORDINANCE #21 -10 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER ENTITLED CANNABIS LICENSING AND REGULATIONS" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: _ JULY 22, 2021 INTRODUCED: JULY 8, 2021 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: JULY 16, 2021 Hearing Held: JULY 22, 2021 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: JULY 27, 2021 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #21 -I1 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on July 8, 2021. It was duly published in the Star Ledger on July 13, 2021, with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on July 22, 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 Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. There being no continents or objections to the Ordinance, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. July 22, 2021 (continued) ADOPTED ORDINANCE #21 -11 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE, RE: PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PUBLIC HEARING HEARING CLOSED JULY 22, 2021 (continued) Mayor Reiman said this funds various redevelopment with regard to the Arts Center Project. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum ORDINANCE #21 -11 "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AID TO THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED IN THE COOKE AVENUE MIXED USED REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $2,070,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,370,000 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, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: JULY 22, 2021 INTRODUCED: JULY 8, 2021 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: JULY 13 2021 Hearing Held: JULY 22 2021 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: JULY 27, 2021 ORDINANCE #21 -12 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #21 -12 was introduced and CAPITAL adopted on First Reading on July 8, 2021. It was duly published in the IMPROVEMENT Star Ledger on July 13, 2021, with notice that it will be considered for ORDINANCE, RE: final passage after Public Hearing to be held on July 22, 2021 at WATERFRONT approximately 6:00 p.m. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin REDEVELOPMENT board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. JULY 22, 2021 (continued) There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, Mayor HEARING CLOSED Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Mayor Reiman said this is with regard to the waterfront redevelopment project. I-Ie said fiords come from development fees, impact fees and permit fees which will be used toward the pier extension, ferry terminal; the area to the north. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino ORDINANCE 921 -12 "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AID TO THE WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,250,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,250,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: JULY 22, 2021 INTRODUCED: JULY 8 2021 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: JULY 13, 2021 Hearing Held: JULY 22 2021 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: JULY 27, 2021 JULY 22, 2021 (continued) ORDINANCE #21 -13 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #21 -13 was introduced and CAPITAL adopted on First Reading on July 8, 2021. It was duly published in the IMPROVEMENT Star Ledger on July 13, 2021, with notice that it will be considered for ORDINANCE, RE: final passage after Public Hearing to be held on July 22, 2021 at FEDERAL BLVD. / approximately 6:00 p.m. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin BLAIR ROAD 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 Bellino and Krum and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the lull membership present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Mayor Reiman said this appropriates NJDOT funds from the Local Freight Infrastructure Grant for the Federal Blvd. / Blair Road Project. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino ORDINANCE #21 -13 "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE FEDERAL BLVD. AND BLAIR ROAD PROJECT IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,450,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,450,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. JULY 22, 2021 (continued) APPROVED AND ADOPTED: JULY 22, 2021 INTRODUCED: JULY 8, 2021 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: JULY 13, 2021 Hearing Held: JULY 22, 2021 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: JULY 27, 2021 A copy of each Resolution was posted on the Borough's website for PUBLIC PORTION public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of RESOLUTIONS/ Council. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and AGENDA ITEMS unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the & NEW BUSINESS meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items and new business. There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda PUBLIC HEARING items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and CLOSED Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the Rill membership present, the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS 1. #21 -130 Directing the Issuance of a Raffle License to St. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA 7 Joseph School HSA. 2. #21 -131 Authorizing Emergency Sewer Repair Contract with National Water Main Cleaning Co. 3. #21 -132 Acceptance of the FY2022 Municipal Alliance Grant Funding. 4. #21 -133 Approving Change Order #1, Re: Rehabilitation of Bergen Street Pump Station. 5. #21 -134 Authorizing Tax Grace Period Extension. 6. #21 -135 Tax Sale and Fee Resolution. 7. 421 -136 Authorizing 2021 Tax Sale without Delinquent Sewer Charges. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA 7 JULY 22, 2021 (continued) RESOLUTION #21 -130 ST. JOSEPH HSA RAFFLE RESOUTION #21 -131 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR RESOLUTION #21 -132 FY 2022 MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE GRANT RESOLUTION #21 -133 CHANGE ORDER #1 BERGEN ST. PUMP STATION RESOLUTION #21 -134 GRACE PERIOD FOR PROPERTY TAXES RESOLUITON #21 -135 TAX SALE & FEES Resolutions #21 -130 through #21 -136 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum RESOLUTION #21 -130 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE TO ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION" RESOLUTION #21 -131 "AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR CONTACT WITH NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING COMPANY" RESOLUTION #21 -132 "GOVERNOR'S COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG ABUSE FISCAL GRANT CYCLE OCTOBER 2020 — JUNE 2025" RESOLUTION #21 -133 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 REHABILITATION OF BERGEN STREET PUMP STATION" RESOLUTION #21 -134 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION TO PAY TAXES TO AUGUST 31, 2021" RESOLUTION #21 -135 "AUTHORIZING AN ELECTRONIC TAX SALE" W RESOLUTION #21 -136 "AUTHORIZING TAX SALE WITHOUT DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES" were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. JULY 22, 2021 (continued) RESOLUTION #21 -136 TAX SALE ADOPTED Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum 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. Reports: REPORTS 1. Board of Health — June 2021 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS &C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Bellino and Krim and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:07 p.m. Respectfully Municipal Clerk 0