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Home My Public Portal AboutMarch 2021Carteret Port Authority Meeting MinutesMarch 9, 2021 Carteret Port Authority Reorganization Meeting March 9, 2021 Approximately 2:00 p.m., remotely via telephone call -in. Roll Call PRESENT: Chairman Hank D'Orsi Vice Chairman Joseph Caliguari Councilmember Vincent Bellino Board Clerk Carmela Pogorzelski Also noted present were Ronald Gardner, Treasurer and Trevor Taylor, CME Associates. ABSENT: Wesley Kaskiw Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Benny Waters PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STA 1EMENT OF MEETING NOTICE Emailed to the Home News Tribune and posted on the bulletin board on February 26, 2021. NOMINATION AND ELECTION 2021 Chairman, Vice Chairman/Secretary Councilmember Bellino made a motion to reelect Hank D'Orsi as Chairman. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Bellino and Vice Chairman Caliguari, Hank D'Orsi was reelected Chairman. Councilmember Bellino, Chairman D'Orsi, and Vice Chairman Caliguari voted in the affirmative. Members Kaskiw, Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. *Clerk's Note: At approximately 2:04 p.m., Member Kaskiw entered the phone call at which time the Clerk called the Roll again for the record. March 9, 2021 Councilmember Bellino made a motion to reelect Joseph Caliguari Vice Chairman/Secretary. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Bellino and Chairman D'Orsi, Joseph Caliguari was reelected Vice Chairman/Secretary. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. Resolution #21-01 Adopted CARTERET PORT AUTHORITY ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE Councilmember Bellino made a motion on the Resolution. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. Resolution #21-02 Adopted DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF THE CARTERET PORT AUTHORITY Councilmember Bellino made a motion on the Resolution. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. Resolution #21-03 Adopted DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE CARTERET PORT AUTHORITY Councilmember Bellino made a motion on the Resolution. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. Resolution #21-04 Adopted APPROVING CASH MANAGEMENT PLAN Councilmember Bellino made a motion on the Resolution. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. 2 March 9, 2021 Resolution #21-05 Adopted APPOINTING AUDITOR FOR THE PORT AUTHORITY Councilmember Bellino made a motion on the Resolution. Chairman D' Orsi second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. BILL LIST Chairman D'Orsi made a motion to approve the list of bills. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present all bills on the prepared list were ordered to be paid. RON GARDNER Said the auditors are preparing the 2020 audit and he will be sending the financial information for 2021 to them. He said listed under new business, the Borough passed a resolution for a joint venture with the Port Authority to purchase floating docks for jet skis and felt it would be a good idea to take a vote and if a resolution is needed it could be done at the next meeting. Chairman D'Orsi made a motion to accept the purchase of the floating docks for jet skis at Waterfront Park. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. TREVOR TAYLOR Said they are wrapping up Phase III; there are a few punch list items left to finish. He said CME is working with the Borough to get the marina up and working and are shooting for April 1St to have boats in the water. He reiterated what Ron Gardner said with regard to the floating docks and said CME is working with the vendor to get jet skis installed on the dock. He said they are looking for funding for the marina building and then will put out bids for construction which should wrap up Phase IV. OPEN TO PUBLIC Upon MMS&C, by Chairman D'Orsi and Councilmember Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was opened to the public. 3 March 9, 2021 MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was closed to the public. ADJOURN Chairman D'Orsi made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:10 p.m. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino, and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Member Waters and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. Respectfully submitted, cp Carmela Pogorzelski Board Clerk 4 May 11, 2021 Carteret Port Authority Meeting May 11, 2021 Approximately 2:00 p.m., remotely via telephone call -in. Roll Call PRESENT: Chairman Hank D'Orsi Vice Chairman Joseph Caliguari Councilmember Vincent Bellino Wesley Kaskiw Board Clerk, Carmela Pogorzelski ABSENT: Noted absent were Mayor Daniel J. Reiman and Mayor's Alternate Benny Waters. Also noted present were Ronald F. Gardner, Treasurer and Trevor Taylor, CME Associates. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE Emailed to the Home News Tribune and posted on the bulletin board on May 5, 2021. Resolution #21-06 Adopted PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT HOLMAN FRENIA ALLISON, P.C. RE: 2020 PORT AUTHORITY AUDIT Chairman D'Orsi made a motion on the Resolution. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino, and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Mayor Reiman was noted absent. 1 May 11, 2021 Resolution #21-07 Adopted WATERFRONT PARK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Chairman D'Orsi made a motion on the Resolution. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino, and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Mayor Reiman was noted absent. BILL LIST Councilmember Bellino made a motion to approve the list of bills. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present all bills on the prepared list were ordered to be paid. RONALD GARDNER Said 2020 audit is ongoing and is 80% done. He said it should be filed with the state within the next month, when he gets it he will distribute copies to the commissioners. He spoke about the budget and said the Riverwalk Project should be happening this year. VICE CHAIRMAN JOSEPH CALIGUARI Asked about payment for the landscaping. RONALD GARDNER Said the Port Authority advanced the Borough $100,000.00 so that they can process and pay bills on behalf of the Port Authority. TREVOR TAYLOR Said Phase III of the marina is wrapping up, there are a few punch list items that are being addressed. He said he believes the walkway south of the marina was awarded and construction should begin this summer. He said CME is not in charge of the project but he will find out and report back at the next meeting. 2 May 11, 2021 OPEN TO PUBLIC Upon MMS&C, by Chairman D'Orsi and Councilmember Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was opened to the public. MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Bellino and Chairman D'Orsi and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was closed to the public. ADJOURN Chairman D'Orsi made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:06 p.m. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Mayor Reiman was noted absent. Respectfully submitted, cp 3 0Smiela Pogorzelski Board Clerk June 15, 2021 Carteret Port Authority Meeting June 15, 2021 Approximately 2:00 p.m., remotely via telephone call -in. Roll Call PRESENT: Chairman Hank D'Orsi Councilmember Vincent Bellino Wesley Kaskiw Board Clerk, Carmela Pogorzelski ABSENT: Noted absent were Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, Vice Chairman Joseph Caliguari and Mayor's Alternate Benny Waters. Also noted present were Ronald F. Gardner, Treasurer and Matthew Zwingraf, CME Associates. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE Emailed to the Home News Tribune and posted on the bulletin board on June 4, 2021. Resolution #21-08 Adopted RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE BOROUGH'S PERMIT APPLICATION TO THE US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RE: FERRY TERMINAL ALONG THE ARTHUR KILL Chairman D'Orsi made a motion on the Resolution. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Councilmember Bellino, and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Vice Chairman Caliguari and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. 1 June 15, 2021 BILL LIST Councilmember Bellino made a motion to approve the list of bills. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the three (3) members present all bills on the prepared list were ordered to be paid. RONALD GARDNER Said the auditors are in the process of doing the 2020 audit and are 95% done. He said we should get a report in the next couple of weeks. He said he will be retiring on August 31St from his job in Piscataway and the Port Authority and would be transferring things to Patrick DeBlasio, Borough CFO and said he thought the Borough might be taking over. He thanked the board and Board Clerk Pogorzelski for the last 19 years and said it was a pleasure to be part of CAPA, he is going to miss everyone but it is time to move on. He wished everyone individually and the board as a whole good luck. COUNCILMEMBER BELLINO Wished Ron good luck in his future endeavors and told him to enjoy life. RONALD GARDNER Said he has a fifth grandchild coming soon and he wants to spend time with the family, it's time to move on. COUNCILMEMBER BELLINO Wished him good luck again. CHAIRMAN D'ORSI Wished Ron good luck. MEMBER KASKIW Wished Ron good luck and said be well. MATTHEW ZWINGRAF Said he really didn't have much to report. He said they are addressing plumbing and electrical maintenance issues at the marina as they come up. He said they are getting the credit card machine upgraded to provide receipts so the NJ State Police can purchase fuel. OPEN TO PUBLIC Upon MMS&C, by Chairman D'Orsi and Councilmember Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the three (3) members present, the meeting was opened to the public. 2 June 15, 2021 MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Bellino and Chairman D'Orsi and unanimous affirmative vote of the three (3) members present, the meeting was closed to the public. ADJOURN Councilmember Bellino made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:06 p.m. Member Kaskiw second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Vice Chairman Caliguari, and Mayor Reiman were noted absent. Respectfully submitted, cp Carmela Pogorzels i Board Clerk 3 Carteret Port Authority Meeting September 14, 2021 Approximately 2:00 p.m., remotely via telephone call -in. Roll Call PRESENT: Chairman Hank D'Orsi Vice Chairman Joseph Caliguari Councilmember Vincent Bellino Wesley Kaskiw Board Clerk, Carmela Pogorzelski ABSENT: Noted absent was Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. Also noted present was Trevor Taylor, CME Associates. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE Emailed to the Home News Tribune and posted on the bulletin board on September 7, 2021. Resolution #21-09 Adopted AUDIT RESOLUTION AND GROUP AFFIDAVIT Chairman D' Orsi made a motion on the Resolution. Councilmember Bellino second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Mayor Reiman was noted absent. September 14, 2021 BILL LIST Councilmember Bellino made a motion to approve the list of bills. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present all bills on the prepared list were ordered to be paid. TREVOR TAYLOR Said they are getting ready to close out Phase 3, which is site improvements. He said the Army Corps and NJDEP permits should be approved soon for the ferry station, then they can go out to bid on the project; and said he felt it would probably be next year. He said the southern walkway is under construction and should be done next year, then explained that it is the walkway from Waterfront Park to the NJ State Police area. He said the northern walkway project is in the design process and said hopefully it will be completed soon. OPEN TO PUBLIC Upon MMS&C, by Chairman D'Orsi and Councilmember Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was opened to the public. MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Chairman D'Orsi and Councilmember Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was closed to the public. ADJOURN Councilmember Bellino made a motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 2:04 p.m. Chairman D'Orsi second the motion. Chairman D'Orsi, Vice Chairman Caliguari, Councilmember Bellino and member Kaskiw voted in the affirmative. Mayor Reiman was noted absent. cp Respectfully submitted, Yt C ela Pogorz lski Board Clerk 1,61A,,k 2