Loading...
HomeMy Public PortalAbout04-13-23 AgendaAPRIL 13, 2023 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of AGENDA MEETING Carteret, preceding the Regular Meeting April 27, 2023, was held Thursday, April 13, 2023, at approximately 6:00 p.m. remotely; via telephone call -in. The following were noted present: ROLL CALL Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio Ajmar Johal " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Also noted present were Municipal Clerk Carmela Pogorzelski and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. PRAYER, PLEDGE The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. The 2023 Annual Notice was entailed to The Home News Tribune, STATEMENT OF The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board and on the doors of MEETING NOTICE the Memorial Municipal Building on January 6, 2023. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 12, 2023. All items being voted on tonight were posted on the Borough's website, www.carter_et.net prior to tonight's meeting. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of March MINUTES 23, 2023 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) ORDINANCE #23-9 ORDINANCE #23-9 was introduced and adopted on First Reading PROVIDING FOR and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public MARINA PIER Hearing, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples. DAMAGE REPAIRS Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. • . ITIEN "A FULLY FUNDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR MARINA PIER DAMAGE REPAIRS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,750,000 FROM INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT PROCEEDS FOR THE COST THERFOR" Mayor Reiman said this is funded through insurance money we recoup from the insurance company. ORDINANCE #23-10 ORDINANCE #23-10 was introduced and adopted on First Reading PROVIDING FOR and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public VARIOUS CAPITAL Hearing, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum. Upon IMPROVEMENTS individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #23-10 "A FULLY FUNDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $4,000,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE COST THERFOR" APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) ORDINANCE #23-11 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #23-11 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" Mayor Reiman said this is FMBA Local #67 Firefighter contract; the most recent arbitration award. ORDINANCE #23-12 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #23-12 "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE PORT READING INTERCEPTOR BY THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $8,000,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,000,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF" ORDINANCE #23-11 FMBA LOCAI, #67 FIREFIGHTERS SALARY ORDINANCE ORDINANCE #23-12 PORT READING INTERCEPTOR SELF LIQUIDATING PROJECT APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) Mayor Reiman said is with regard to a portion of our sewer line that runs through Woodbridge to the Port Reading interceptor. ORDINANCE #23-13 ORDINANCE #23-13 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AMENDING and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ORDINANCE #84-6 Hearing, upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Diaz and Krum. Upon SEWER USER FEES individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #23-13 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #84-6 ENTITLED `AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM' IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" Mayor Reiman said this is for the annual sewer user fees. ORDINANCE #23-7 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #23-7 was introduced and CAP BANK adopted on First Reading on March 23, 2023. It was duly published in ORDINANCE the Star Ledger on March 29, 2023 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on April 13, 2023 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 Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the full 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 Krum and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. 4 APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples ORDINANCE #23-7 "AN ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE 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, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: APRIL 13, 2023 INTRODUCED: MARCH 23, 2023 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading wide notice of Public Hearing: MARCH 29 2023 Hearing Held: APRILI3, 2023 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: APRIL 18, 2023 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #23-8 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on March 23, 2023. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on April 3, 2023 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on April 13, 2023 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 Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership 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 full membership present. ADOPTED ORINANCE #23-8 ACQUISITION ORDINANCE BLOCK 6501 LT 11 PUBLIC HEARING HEARING CLOSED APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino ORDINANCE #23-8 "ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: _ APRIL 13, 2023 INTRODUCED: MARCH 23, 2023 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: APRIL 3 2023 Hearing Held: APRILI3, 2023 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: _ APRIL 18, 2023 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 Krum and DiMascio & NEW BUSINESS and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions/Agenda items and new business. HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions/Agenda. items or new business, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was closed. APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) *CLERK'S NOTE: The last Resolution number on the March 23, 2023 Council Meeting was #23-86 unfortunately I numbered incorrectly but noticed after processing that Resolution #23-87 was inadvertently left out. RESOLUTIONS: 1. #23-88 Authorizing UEZ 2023 Administration Budget. 2. #23-89 Award of Contract, Re: Projector Equipment for CPAC. 3. #23-90 Award of Contract, Re: Lighting System for CPAC. 4. #23-91 Professional Services — T&M Associates, Re: 2023 General Engineering Services. 5. #23-92 Professional Services — T&M Associates, Re: 2023 General Sewer Engineering Services. 6. #23-93 Professional Services — French & Parrello Associates, Re: Construction Administration Services Tomczuk Courts Improvements. 7. #23-94 Certification of Compliance with US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Enforcement Guidance under Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964. 8. #23-95 Authorizing Acceptance of 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Funds. 9. #23-96 Creating Handicapped Parking Space, Re: 18 Lincoln Avenue. 10. #23-97 Appointing 2023 Municipal Prosecutors. 11. 923-98 Appointing 2023 Municipal Public Defenders. 12. #23-99 Professional Services — DMR Architects, Re: Pavillion on the Pier Design Concepts. 13. #23-100 Authorizing Execution of Contract, Re: FMBA Local #67, Firefighters. 14. #23-101 UEZ Funding Request, Re: Capital Improvements — Ferry Project. 15. #23-102 Accepting a Grant from HDSRF through NJEDA & NJDEP, Re: Noe St. Pond Properties. 16. #23-103 Accepting a Grant from HDSRF through NJEDA & NJDEP, Re: Noe St. Pond Properties. 17. #23-104 Accepting a Grant from HDSRF through NJEDA & NJDEP, Re: Arthur Kill & Rahway River Riparian Shoreline Property, CLERK'S NOTE RESOLUTIONS APRIL 13, 2023 (Continued) 18. #23-105 Authorizing an Emergency Purchase from PSI Process & Equipment Group for Emergency Sewer Failure Repair, Re: Middlesex Avenue Pump Station. 19. #23-106 Authorizing an Emergency Purchase from PSI Process & Equipment Group for Emergency Sewer Failure Repair, Re: Dorothy Street Pump Station. 20. #23-107 Authorizing Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fees Overpayments. 21. #23-108 Authorizing Receipt of Bids for the Leasing of Various Properties. 22. #23-109 Authorizing the Purchase of a New Garbage Truck for DPW. 23. #23-110 Authorizing Emergency Repairs to the Fire Department Foam Truck. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions #23-88 through #23-110 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio RESOLUTION #23-88 RESOLUTION 923-88 2023 UEZ ADMINISTRATION "AUTHORIZING UEZ ADMINISTRATION BUDGET BUDGET FOR FY2023" RESOLUTION #23-89 RESOLUTION #23-89 CONTRACT FOR "AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A NON -FAIR AND OPEN PROJECTION CONTRACT FOR PROJECTION EQUIPMENT AT THE EQUIPMENT @ CPAC CARTERET PERFORMING ARTS CENTER" 4 WALL SYSTEMS APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) RESOLUTION 423-90 RESOLUTION #23-90 LIGHTING SYSTEM "AUTHORIZING AWARD OF A NON -FAIR AND OPEN @ CPAC —ACIR CONTRACT FOR LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE CARTERET PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER" RESOLUTION #23-91 RESOLUTION #23-91 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT T&M ASSOCIATES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING 2023 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR" RESOLUTION #23-92 RESOLUTION #23-92 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT T&M ASSOCIATES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL SEWER 2023 GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR" SEWER SERVICE RESOLUTION #23-93 RESOLUTION #23-93 FRENCH & "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PARRELLO CONTRACT WITH FRENCH & PARRELLO ASSOCIATES IMPROVEMENTS TO CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION & OBSERVATION TOMCZUK COURT SERVICES, RE: TOMCZUK COURT IMPROVEMENTS" RESOLUTION #23-94 RESOLUTION #23-94 CERTIFICATION OF "GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH COMPLIANCE THE UNITED STATES EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY US EQUAL COMMISSION'S `ENFORCEMENT GUIDANCE ON THE EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS UNDER TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964"' APRIL 13, 2023 (Continued) RESOLUTION #23-95 RESOLUTION #23-95 URBAN COUNTY'S COMMUNITY "AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF AN AMOUNT OF DEVELOPMENT $102,626.00 FROM THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY URBAN BLOCK GRANT COUNTY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK PROGRAM GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM" RESOLUTION #23-96 RESOLUTION #23-96 HANDICAPPED PARKING "CREATING A HANDICAPPED PARKING 18 LINCOLN AVE. SPACE FOR 18 LINCOLN AVENUE" RESOLUTION #23-97 RESOLUTION #23-97 APPOINTING 2023 PROSECUTORS "APPOINTING MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS" RESOLUTION #23-98 RESOLUTION #23-98 APPOINTING 2023 PUBLIC DEFENDERS "APPOINTING PUBLIC DEFENDERS" RESOLUTION #23-99 RESOLUTION #23-99 DMR ARCHITECTS "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PAVILLION ON PIER FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH DMR ARCHITECTS DESIGN CONCEPTS - PAVILLION ON THE PIER" RESOLUTION #23-100 RESOLUTION #23-100 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF "AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN FMBA CONTRACT THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND FMBA LOCAL 67" RESOLUTION #23-101 RESOLUTION #23-101 UEZ FUNDING REQUEST -FERRY "UEZ FUNDING REQUEST CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FERRY PROJECT" 10 APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) RESOLUTION #23-102 "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND PUBLIC ENTITY PROGRAM THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION" RESOLUTION #23-103 "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND PUBLIC ENTITY PROGRAM THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION" RESOLUTION #23-104 "RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE HAZARDOUS DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND PUBLIC ENTITY PROGRAM THROUGH THE NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION" RESOLUTION #23-105 "AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE FROM PSI PROCESS & EQUIPMENT GROUP FOR EMERGENCY SEWAGE FAILURE REPAIR" RESOLUTION #23-106 "AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE FROM PSI PROCESS & EQUIPMENT GROUP FOR EMERGENCY SEWAGE FAILURE REPAIR" 11 RESOLUTION #23-102 ACCEPTING HDSRF GRANT NOE STREET RESOLUTION #23-103 ACCEPTING HDSRF GRANT NOE STREET RESOLUTION #23-104 ACCEPTING HDSRF GRANT ARTHUR KILL RESOLUTION #23-105 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR, MIDDLESEX AVE. PUMP STATION RESOLUTION #23-106 EMERGENCYSEWER REPAIR DOROTHY Sl. PUMP STATION APRIL 13, 2023 (Continued) RFSOLUTION #23-107 REFUND OF FEES RESOLUTION #23-108 AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS LEASING PROPERTY RESOLUTION #23-109 PURCHASE OF NEW GARBAGE TRUCK RESOLUTION #23-110 EMERGENCY REPAIRS FIRE DEPARTMENT FOAM TRUCK ADOPTED RESOLUTION #23-107 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" RESOLUTION #23-108 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE LEASING OF VARIOUS PROPERTIES" RESOLUTION #23-109 "AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A NEW GARBAGE TRUCK FOR THE DPW DEPARTMENT" RESOLUTION #23-110 "AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO FIRE DEPARTMENT FOAM TRUCK" were adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and DiMascio, 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, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. REPORTS Reports: 1. Clerk's Office —March 2023 2. Inspection of Buildings — March 2023 12 APRIL 13, 2023 (continued) Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and DiMascio unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. Mayor Reiman said he received two (2) proclamations which will be in effect from April 1 through 30"' and read them both by title. Proclamations: 1. 2023 Distracted Driving Crackdown. 2. 2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present the proclamations for April, 2023 were ordered to be received and placed on file. PROCLAMATIONS There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Naples and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Municipal Clerk 13