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Home My Public Portal About02-06-20 AgendaFEBRUARY 6, 2020 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, preceding the Regular Meeting February 20, 2020, was held February 6, 2020, 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Vincent Bellino Dennis DiMascio Ajmar Johal Randy Krum Susan Naples Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, Acting Municipal Clerk and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. Noted Absent was Councilmember Jorge Diaz. The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the Pledge led by Councilmember Krum. The Clerk stated that the 2020 Annual Meeting Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on December 31, 2019. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 7, 2020. Upon MMS &C by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes of January 16, 2020 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Mayor Reiman said Ordinance #20 -2 is a Capital Improvement Ordinance for road and infrastructure improvements, money was received from a State Grant to repave, re -mill and rebuild Industrial Highway, for the Carteret Avenue Extension Project and for AGENDA MEETING ROLL CALL PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Continued) ORDINANCE #20 -2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT, RE: ROAD/ INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ORDINANCE #20 -3 CAPITAL ORDINANCE RE: VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS pedestrian/cyclist improvements along the Waterfront Park access road and walkway. ORDINANCE #20 -2 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Johal, Krim and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $5,200,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF $5,200,000 TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" Mayor Reiman said #20 -3 500,000 in Impact Fees throughout the Borough. is a Capital Improvement Ordinance; for Various Capital Improvements ORDINANCE #20 -3 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Johal. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY" 2 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Continued) The Assistant Clerk stated that Ordinance #20 -1 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on January 6, 2020. It was duly published in the Star Ledger on January 10, 2020, with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on February 6, 2020 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 Bellino and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. Mayor Reiman said this is a Capital Improvement Ordinance for the Performing Arts Center. Rudy Urban asked what Capital Improvements the Ordinance refers to. Mayor Reiman said streetscape, acquisition of the remaining properties behind Klein's, the city, Redevelopment Agency own up to the Chinese restaurant; the Borough will be acquiring the balance. Rudy Urban asked if the Chinese restaurant will be going. Mayor Reiman said the Chinese restaurant; all businesses in that area will be relocated to the mixed use building across the street. There being no further 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 five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS &C, by Couneihnembers Bellino and Krum ORDINANCE #20 -1 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $5000,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $4,750,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" ORDINANCE #20 -1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE, RE: PERFORIYIING ARTS CENTER PUBLIC HEARING HEARING CLOSED 3 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Continued) was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Bellino, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: February 6, 2020 Introduced: January 6, 2020 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: January 10, 2020 Hearing Held: February 6, 2020 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 15, 2020 CTI GRADUATION CTI GRADUATION: Mayor Reiman invited Laurent Mevs, Joseph Norris and class instructor Deserie Brzosko to come up for the presentation of diplomas to the CTI graduates. Mayor Reiman said the CTI program is an introductory, basic entry level computer course made possible by the Carteret Mayor's Office, Carteret Library and Carteret Business Partnership working together. Laurent Mevs said CTI is a globally accepted entry level certification, one of the most comprehensive certificates that can help get a graduate's foot in the door to a career in IT. Mayor Reiman said CTI students must take an aptitude test and go through several rounds of testing. Joseph Norris, Library Director thanked the mayor, council and the Carteret Business Partnership. He said the course was created for residents, it is very competitive; this is the 3` graduating class. He said the course is a very rigorous, worthwhile program and said he felt it was a gift for residents since IT is a growing industry. Mayor Reiman asked what the cost would be for a private program. Laurent Mevs said it would be $13,000 per year per student. Mayor Reiman said past graduates got jobs in and out of town; the instructors follow up with job placement. He said one student who 4 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Continued) graduated from Rutgers University paying $80,000 in tuition couldn't get a job, after graduating from CTI the student got a job paying 50,000 - $60,000. He said this is a complete scholarship; participants do not have to pay anything back. He congratulated the graduates. Instructor and former CTI graduate, Deserie Brzosko said she was very proud of the students and that they worked very hard. Mayor Reiman handed out certificates to the following graduates: Jorge Aguilar Delvin Baez Claire M. Brzosko Maria L. Martinez Raymond Mendez Melissa Ramirez Gladimir Rubin Falrteema J. Tardy Puneet Thapar Brian M. Welch Elijah Wilmot Mayor Reiman asked Maria Martinez, Class Valedictorian to say a few words. Maria Martinez thanked Mayor Reiman and said the mayor is rebuilding Carteret and making a path for the residents. Mayor Reiman said the next class will be open to local business owners who want to train their employees who are Carteret residents. A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items and new business. PUBLIC PORTION RESOLUTIONS/ AGENDAITEMS NEW BUSINESS FEBRUARY 6, 2020 continued) SAMUEL NIEVES Samuel Nieves, 24 -A Washington Avenue thanked Councilwoman Naples for getting him into the Veterans' housing, he said he is being attacked by chemicals. He said he was forced out of his apartment for two years, his stuff is still there. He said he had the air tested in 2018 from April to June, CPD didn't help, they sent him to Amboy hospital, who wanted to put him in the psych ward. He said he also went to the FBI and feels there is a cover up, he said he is homeless but is still paying rent. He said he is sick and doesn't want to die homeless, he is going back home. Mayor Reiman said he encouraged him to go home, but the city does not own the house. He said CPD, Middlesex County IlazMat, CFD - at no point found elevated levels of any type of chemicals. He told Mr. Nieves to provide his proof to police, mayor, council. Samuel Nieves said he felt it is being covered up; he will be going home peacefully. Mayor Reiman told Mr. Nieves to please call CPD or CFD, not to take matters in his own hands. Samuel Nieves said he will video if he is attacked. Mayor Reiman said he encourages Mr. Nieves to video. DENNIS BUNCH Dennis Bunch thanked Mayor Reiman for coming out this summer to meet with the residents. Mayor Reiman said it was his pleasure and that he felt is it was a good productive meeting; he saw some improvements. Dennis Bunch said he conmiends the CPD. He said a resident of 19 -A was arrested for drugs three times. He said he charged the new resident who is there 18 -24 months with violating an Ordinance for loud music and mufflers. Mayor Reiman said he believed it was scheduled for court at the end of the month and asked if the homeowner has been charged with anything. Mr. Bunch said he is trying to build a case; he said he spoke to Debbie Bialowarezuk and signed a formal complaint but needs four years of arrest reports which he said he reached out to Captain Dammann for. FEBRUARY 6, 2020 continued) Mayor Reiman said property maintenance, CPD should be signing complaints, they are aware of the situation. Dennis Bunch said the tenants are intimidated by the homeowner, CID was there for a gas leak, the tenants are silenced by intimidation; they will be kicked out. Robert Bergen, Law Director asked Mr. Bunch if the homeowner threatened the neighbors. Dennis Bunch said yes, need homeowner to comply; he said for three weeks they are storing parts and open gas in the garage. Mayor Reiman said it seemed as though someone is operating a business out of the residential structure. He said he would follow up with Debbie Bialowarezuk and Board of Health tomorrow and told Mr. Bunch he has the fall support of the Borough inspectors and team. PUBLIC PORTION There being no further comments or objections to the CLOSED Resolutions /Agenda items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public portion of the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS 1. Appointing Municipal Judges. 2. Appointing Municipal Prosecutors. 3. Appointing Public Defenders. 4. Property Tax Cancellation. 5. Professional Services, CME Associates, Re: 2020 General Engineering Services. 6. Authorizing Execution of a Community Development Block Grant with Middlesex County. 7. Appointing Members to the Housing and Community Development Committee. 8. Professional Services, T &M Associates, Re: 2020 General Engineering Services. 9. Professional Services, T &M Associates, Re: 2020 General Sewer Services. 10. Authorizing Issuance of a Taxicab Owner's License to Economy Car Service, LLC. 7 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 continued) CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION #20 -22 APPOINTING MUNICIPAL JUDGES RESOLUTION #20 -23 APPOINTING MUNICIPAL PROSECUTORS 11. Directing the Issuance of a Taxicab Driver's Licenses — Economy Car Service, LLC. 12. Authorizing Fair and Open Contract for 2020 & 2021 Synthetic Turf Maintenance, 13. Authorizing Window Contract for 2020 & 2021 Carteret Parks and Fields Lawn Maintenance & Repairs. 14. Authorizing Window Contract for 2020 & 2021 Tree Removal Services. 15. Approving 2020 SID I Budget. 16. Approving 2020 SID II Budget. 17, Authorizing Amendment to Temporary Budget, 18. Authorizing Bids for Emergency Pump Station Rehabilitation. 19. Authorizing an Emergency Purchase from PSI Process & Equipment Group for Emergency Sewage Repairs. 20. Authorizing 2020 Recycling Agreement. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions #20 -22 through 420 -42 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples RESOLUTION #20 -22 APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" RESOLUTION #20 -23 APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR" RESOLUTION #20 -24 RESOLUTION #20 -24 APPOINTING PUBLIC DEFENDERS APPOINTING A PUBLIC DEFENDER" RESOLUTION #20 -25 RESOLUTION #20 -25 PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION" FEBRUARY 6, 2020 continued) RESOLUTION #20 -26 RESOLUTION #20 -26 CME, 2020 GENERAL AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ENGINEERING WITH CME ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR" RESOLUTION #20 -27 RESOLUTION #20 -27 EXECUTION OF AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A COMMUNITY CDBG AGREEMENT DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX" RESOLUTION #20 -28 RESOLUTION #20 -29 RESOLUTION #20 -29 AUTHORING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH T &M, 2020 GENERAL T &M ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ENGINEERING FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR" RESOLUTION #20 -30 RESOLUTION #20 -30 T &ivi, 2020 GENERAL AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT SEWER WITH T &M ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL SEWER SERVICES FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR" RESOLUTION #20 -31 RESOLUTION #20 -31 TAXICAB OWNER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXICAB OWNER'S LICENSE LICENSE TO MAIMOONA JANJUA" RESOLUTION #20 -32 RESOLUTION #20 -32 TAXICAB DRIVER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSES — LICENSES FOR THE 2020 LICENSE TERM" ECONOMY CAR SERVICE, LLC 9 APPOINTING RESOLUTION #20 -28 MEMBERS TO HOUSING & APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE"DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RESOLUTION #20 -29 RESOLUTION #20 -29 AUTHORING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH T &M, 2020 GENERAL T &M ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ENGINEERING FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR" RESOLUTION #20 -30 RESOLUTION #20 -30 T &ivi, 2020 GENERAL AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT SEWER WITH T &M ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL SEWER SERVICES FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR" RESOLUTION #20 -31 RESOLUTION #20 -31 TAXICAB OWNER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXICAB OWNER'S LICENSE LICENSE TO MAIMOONA JANJUA" RESOLUTION #20 -32 RESOLUTION #20 -32 TAXICAB DRIVER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSES — LICENSES FOR THE 2020 LICENSE TERM" ECONOMY CAR SERVICE, LLC 9 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 continued) RESOLUTION #20 -33 RESOLUTION #20 -33 2020 & 2021 SYNTHETIC TURF "AUTHORIZING A FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR 2020 & MAINTENANCE 2021 SYNTHETIC TURF MAINTENANCE" RESOLUTION #20 -34 RESOLUTION #20 -34 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WINDOW CONTRACT FOR 2020- 2021 PARKS & 2020 -2021 CARTERET PARKS & FIELDS LAWN FIELDS LAWN MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS" MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION #20 -35 RESOLUTION 920 -35 2020 & 2021 TREE "AUTHORIZING A WINDOW CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL SERVICES 2020 & 2021 TREE REMOVAL SERVICES" RESOLUTION #20 -36 RESOLUTION #20 -36 " APPROVING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP INC. APPROVING 2020 SID I BUDGET 2020 ANNUAL SID I BUDGET" RESOLUTION #20 -37 RESOLUTION #20 -37 APPROVING 2020 "APPROVING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, INC. SID II BUDGET 2020 ANNUAL SID II BUDGET" RESOLUTION #20 -38 RESOLUTION #20 -38 AMENDMENT TO "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 TEMPORARY 2020 TEMPORARY BUDGET" BUDGET RESOLUTION #20 -39 RESOLUTION #20 -39 "AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR EMERGENCY AUTHORIZING BIDS PUMP STATION REHABILITATION" FOR EMERGENCY PUMP STATION REHABILITATION 10 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Continued) RESOLUTION 920 -40 RESOLUTION #20 -40 EMERGENCY AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE PURCHASE FOR FROM PSI PROCESS & EQUIPMENT GROUP SEWERAGE REPAIRS FOR EMERGENCY SEWERAGE REPAIRS" RESOLUTION 420 -41 RESOLUTION #20 -41 CHANGE ORDER #2, PERSHING AVENUE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2, PAYMENT IMPROVEMENTS CERTIFICATE 43 AND FINAL, RE: PERSHING AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT" RESOLUTION #20 -42 RESOLUTION 20 -42 AUTHORIZING 2020 RECYCLING AUTHORING 2020 RECYCLING AGREEMENT" AGREEMENT were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Bellino, DiMaseio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted Absent. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Johal, all bills APPROVAL OF BILLS appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Diaz was noted Absent. Reports: 1. Treasurer — Certificate of Determination and Award 2. Clerk's Office — January 2020 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum, and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. REPORTS 11 FEBRUARY 6, 2020 Continued) ADJOURNED There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:24 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carmela Pogorzel ki Acting Municipal Clerk cp 12