HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-24-22 CouncilMARCH 24, 2022
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, March 24, 2022, remotely, via
telephone call -in.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Dennis DiMascio
" Jorge Diaz
" Ajmar Johal
" 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 PRAYER, PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Bellino. OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Reiman asked everyone to remember the Freedom Fighters in
Ukraine fighting for their existence as a nation and the state of Ukraine
and for all those fighting for freedom around the world.
The 2022 Annual Notice was emailed to The Home News Tribune,
The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board and on the doors of STATEMENT OF
the Memorial Municipal Building on January 11, 2022. Notice was MEETING NOTICE
published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January
14, 2022. All items being voted on tonight were posted on the
Borough's website, www.carteret.net prior to tonight's meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING
2022 BUDGET
a) 2022 Local Municipal Budget
Upon MMS &C, by Couneihnembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Public Hearing on
the 2022 Local Municipal Budget was open.
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SEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections Mayor Reiman declared the
Public Hearing on the 2022 Local Municipal Budget to be closed,
upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous
affirmative vote of the fall membership present.
kPPROVAL OF Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous
AINUTES affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of March
3, 2022 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
ORDINANCE #22 -6 ORDINANCE #22 -6 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
VVIENDING and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
-HAPTF,R 43, Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellno. Upon
tE: ALTERNATE, individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio,
?ORT AUTHORITY Johal and Naples voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE 922 -6
"AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING §43 -3 OF CHAPTER 43,
ENTITLED `MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY' OF THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
YJAYOR REIIIVIAN Mayor Reiman said this is with regard to his alternate on the Borough
Port Authority Board, this will allow the alternate to vote when any
existing member is absent, not just in the mayor's absence.
ORDINANCE #22 -7 ORDINANCE #22 -7 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
ACQUISITION and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
DRDINANCE Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellno. Upon
WASHINGTON AVE. individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio,
Jobal and Naples voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #22 -7
"AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 55 -57 WASHINGTON AVENUE AND IDENTIFIED
ON THE BOROUGH'S TAX MAP AS BLOCK 6703, LOT 5"
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Mayor Reiman said 55 -57 Washington Avenue is in a redevelopment MAYOR REIMAN
area and will be used for public parking for the Arts District Project.
ORDINANCE #22 -8 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ORDINANCE 8
Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Naples and Bellino. AMENDING CODE,
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, CANNABIS FEES
DiMascio, Johal and Naples voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #22 -8
"AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET REGARDING
CANNABIS FEES"
Mayor Reiman said we adopted a Resolution and Ordinance last year,
the state allowed towns that will have certain facilities to impose tax MAYOR RE,IMAN
which will allow maximum tax to come back to the town to extent
there is anything produced or distributed in Carteret.
Councilmember Diaz asked if this strictly amends fees, no change to
ordinance. COUNCILMEMBER
DIAZ
Mayor Reiman said no change, only allows tax if we sell or it is sold.
A copy of each Resolution was posted on the Borough's website for
public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of PUBLIC PORTION
Council. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and RESOLUTIONS/
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the AGENDA ITEMS
meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items & NEW BUSINESS
and new business.
There being no continents or objections to the Resolutions /Agenda
items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and HEARING CLOSED
Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership
present, the meeting was closed.
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RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS:
1. #22 -67 Authorizing Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fees
Overpayment.
2. #22 -68 UEZ Administration Budget.
3. #22 -69 UEZ Marketing Project, Re: Carteret Performing Arts
Center.
4. #22 -70 UEZ Fagade Program.
5. #22 -71 UEZ Outdoor Dining Equipment Program.
6. 922 -72 Execution of Litter Pickup Program Between the
Borough of Carteret and Middlesex County Division
of Solid Waste Management.
7. #22 -73
Authorizing 2nd year Extension of 2020 Contract for
Animal Control.
8. #22 -74
Authorizing and Directing the Planning Board to Make
a Determination as to whether Blk. 3601, Lts. 1 & 2 is
an Area in Need of
Redevelopment.
9. #22 -75
Authorizing Contract for Municipal Marina Electrical
Maintenance.
10. #22 -76
Creating Handicapped Parking Space for 253
Randolph Street.
11.422-77
Authorizing Participation in the Defense Logistics
Agency 1033 Program.
12. #22 -78
Authorizing Receipt of Bids for Cleaning & Internal
CCTV Inspection of Sanitary Sewers.
13. #22 -79
Professional Services —Potter Architects, Re: Roof
Surveys & Feasibility Study for Various Locations.
14. #22 -80
Authorizing Receipt of Bids for Waterfront Northern
River Walkway Project.
15. #22 -81
Authorizing Receipt of Bids for Ferry Terminal
Improvement Project.
16.422-82
Authorizing Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. to
Apply for Grant Funding, Re: 1383 Roosevelt Avenue.
17. #22 -83
Authorizing Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. to
Apply for Grant Funding, Re: 351 Roosevelt Avenue.
18. #22 -84
Designating Equinix, Inc. as Redeveloper of Block
2801, Lot 18, 1400 Federal Blvd.
19. #22 -85
Professional Services — CME Associates, Re: Fee
Estimate, Construction Administration Phase Services,
Improvements to Milik and Minue Streets.
20. #22 -86 Professional Services — CME Associates, Re: Fee
Estimate, 2022 RAISE Hitermodal Grant Benefit -Cost
Analysis for Ferry Terminal Building & Site
Improvements.
21. #22 -87 Adoption of the 2022 Local Municipal Budget.
22. #22 -88 Certification of Compliance with US Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission's Enforcement
Guidance under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964.
23. #22 -89 Group Affidavit Form for Enforcement Guidance
under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964.
24. #22 -90 Approving Progress Payment Estimate #9 & Change
Order #1, Re: Improvements to Industrial Highway &
Middlesex Avenue.
25. #22 -91 Designating Forte Real Estate Development, LLC as
Redeveloper for Property in the Locust
Redevelopment Area.
26. #22 -92 Professional Services — Excel Environmental, Re:
Preliminary Assessment, Block 6504, Lot 11.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda.
Resolutions #22 -67 through #22 -92 were introduced by Mayor Reiman
and referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS &C, by Couneilmembers Diaz and Bellino
RESOLUTION #22 -67
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX
AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
RESOLUTION #22 -68
"AUTHORIZING UEZ ADMINISTRATION
BUDGET FOR 2022"
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CONSENT AGENDA
RESOLUTION #22 -67
REFUND OF TAX OR
SEWER FEES
RESOLUTION #22 -68
UEZ ADMIN BUDGET
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ZESOLUTION #22 -69 RESOLUTION #22 -69
JEZ IvUARKETING "UEZ MARKETING PROJECT"
PROJECT — CPAC
RESOLUTION #22 -70
2ESOLUTION #22 -70 "UEZ FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM"
JEZ FACADE
?ROGRAM
RESOLUTION #22 -71
tESOLUTION #22 -71
JEZ OUTDOOR "UEZ OUTDOOR DINING EQUIPMENT PROGRAM"
-)INING EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION #22 -72
tESOLUTION #22 -72
"AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND /OR APPROPRIATE
EXECUTION OF
BOROUGH OFFICIALS TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE A
d ITER PICKUP
?ROGRAM WITH
SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
AC COUNTY
MIDDLESEX, DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
RE: LITTER PICK UP PROGRAM AGREEMENT"
RESOLUTION #22 -73
tESOLUTION #22 -73 "AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF THE 2020 CONTRACT
AND YEARANIIVIAL WITH ASSOCIATED IIUMANE SOCIETIES"
-ONTROL
-ONTRACT AHS
RESOLUTION #22 -74
3ESOLUTION #22 -74
DIRECTING "AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING BOARD
?LANNING BOARD TO UNDERTAKE AN INVESTIGATGION TO DETERMINE
CO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN PROPERTY CONSTITUTES AN AREA
kREA IN NEED IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT"
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RESOLUTION #22 -75 RESOLUTION #22 -75
1AARINA ELECTRICAL
"AUTHORIZING A FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE
MUNICIPAL MARINA ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE"
RESOLUTION #22 -76
RESOLUTION #22 -76 HANDICAPPED
PARKING 253
"CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE RANDOLPH ST.
FOR 253 RANDOLPH STREET"
RESOLUTION #22 -77 RESOLUTION #22 -77
CPD PARTICIPATION
"AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET THROUGH IN 1033 PROGRAM
THE CARTERET POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY, LAW ENFORCEMENT
SUPPORT OFFICE, 1033 PROGRAM TO ENABLE THE
CARTERET POLICE DEPARTMENT TO REQUEST AND
ACQUIRE EXCESS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EQUIPMENT"
RESOLUTION #22 -78 RESOLUTION #22 -78
AUTHORIZING
"AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR CLEANING & INTERNAL CCTV RECEIPT OF BIDS
INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWERS" CLEANING &
INTERNAL CCTV,
SANITARY SEWERS
RESOLUTION 422 -79
RESOLUTION #22 -79
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL
FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH POTTER ARCHITECTURAL
ARCHITECTS, RE: ROOF SURVEYS AND FEASIBILITY STUDY SERVICES —VARIOUS
FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS" ROOF SURVEYS
RESOLUTION #22 -80 RESOLUTION #22 -80
AUTHORIZING
RECEIPT OF BIDS
"AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR FOR WATERFRONT
WATERFRONT NORTHERN RIVER WALKWAY PROJECT" NORTHERN RIVER
WALKWAY PROJECT
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RESOLUTION #22 -81 RESOLUTION #22 -81
AUTHORIZING
RECEIPT OF BIDS `°AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR FERRY TERMINAL
FERRY TERMINAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT"
IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION #22 -83
RESOLUTION #22 -82
RESOLUTION #22 -82
AUTHORIZING
"AUTHORIZING EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC.
EXCEL
TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING BY THE NEW JERSEY
ENVIRONMENTAL
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR
TO APPLY FOR
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT, SITE INVESTIGATION,
GRANT FUNDING
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION, AND REMEDIAL ACTION
1383 ROOSEVELT
AT 1383 ROOSEVELT AVENUE LOCATED IN THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, NEW JERSEY"
RESOLUTION #22 -83
RESOLUTION #22 -83
AUTHORIZING
EXCEL
"AUTHORIZING EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC.
ENVIRONMENTAL
TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING BY THE NEW JERSEY
TO APPLY FOR
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR
GRANT FUNDING
PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT, SITE INVESTIGATION,
351 ROOSEVELT
REMEDIAL INVESTIGATION, AND REMEDIAL ACTION
AT 351 ROOSEVELT AVENUE LOCATED IN THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, NEW JERSEY"
RESOLUTION #22 -84 RESOLUTION #22 -84
DESIGNATING
EQUINIX, INC. "DESIGNATING EQUINIX, INC. AS REDEVELOPER
DEVELOPER OF CERTAIN PROPERY KNOWN AS BLOCK 2801, LOT 18
1400 FEDERAL BLVD. ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAPS OF THE BOROUGH AND
AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH TO ENTER INTO A
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT"
RESOLUTION 422 -85
"AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES, FEE ESTIMATE
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION PHASE SERVICES
IMPROVEMENTS TO MILIK AND MINUE STREETS"
RESOLUTION #22 -86
"AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES, FEE ESTIMATE
2022 RAISE INTERMODAL GRANT BENEFIT -COST ANALYSIS
FERRY TERMINAL BUILDING & SITE IMPROVEMENTS"
RESOLUTION #22 -87
"ADOPTION OF THE 2022 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET"
RESOLUTION 422 -88
"GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH
THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
COMMISSION'S `ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE
CONSIDERATION OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS
IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS UNDER TITLE VII OF THE
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 "'
RESOLUTION #22 -89
"GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO P.L.
2017, C.183 OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION'S
`ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE CONSIDERATION
OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS IN EMPLOYMENT
DECISIONS UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS
ACT OF 1964' GROUP AFFIDAVIT FORM FOR
MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES"
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RESOLUTION #22 -85
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING
SERVICES, CME
ASSOCIATES
IMPROVEMENTS TO
MILIK & MINUE STS.
RESOLUTION #22 -86
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING
SERVICES, CME
ASSOCIATES
2022 RAISE
INTERNIODAL
GRANT
RESOLUTION #22 -87
ADOPTION OF 2022
LOCAL MUNICIPAL
BUDGET
RESOLUTION #22 -88
CERTIFICATION OF
COMPLIANCE EOC
TITLE VII CIVIL
RIGHTS ACT 1964
RESOLUTION #22 -89
GROUP AFFIDAVIT
FOR ENFORCEMENT
GUIDANCE UNDER
TITLE VII CIVIL
RIGHTS ACT 1964
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RESOLUTION #22 -90
PROGRESS
PAYMENT /CHANGE
ORDER #1
IMPROVEMENTS
INDUSTRIAL HWY /
MIDDLESEX 2�VENUE
RESOLUTION #22 -91
FORTE REAL ESTATE
DEVELOPMENT
DESIGNATED AS
REDEVELOPER FOR
PROPERTY IN LOCUST
REDEVELOPMENT
AREA
RESOLUTION #22 -92
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES EXCEL
ENVIRONMENTAL,
PRELIMINARY
ASSESSNIF.,NT,
BLOCK 6504, LOT 11
RESOLUTION 922 -90
"APPROVING PROGRESS PAYMENT ESTIMATE NO. 9 &
CHANGE ORDER #1 IMPROVEMENTS TO INDUSTRIAL
HIGHWAY & MIDDLESEX AVENUE"
RESOLUTION #22 -91
"DESIGNATING FORTE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT, LLC,
AND /OR ITS DESIGNATED URBAN RENEWAL, ENTITY, AS
REDEVELOPER OF CERTAIN PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK
6805, LOT'S 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 27, 28 AND 29 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAPS OF THE
BOROUGH AND AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH TO ENTER
INTO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS WITH THE REDEVELOPER"
RESOLUTION #22 -92
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC."
were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal and Naples voted in the affirmative.
PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS &C, by Cotmcilmembers 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 and Naples voted in the affirmative.
REPORTS Reports:
1. Board of Health — February 2022
Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino, and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were
ordered to be received and placed on file.
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There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS &C, by ADJOURNED
Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:06 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Carniela Pogorrzelski, RM
Municipal Clerk