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Home My Public Portal About03-05-20 AgendaNIARCH 5, 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 Jorge Diaz Dennis DiMascio Ajmar Johal Randy Krum Susan Naples Also noted present were Camela Pogorzelski, Acting Municipal Clerk and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the Pledge led by Mayor Reiman. 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 Krum and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the mutes of February 20, 2020 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING a) 2020 Annual SID I & II Budgets Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present the Public Hearing on the 2020 Annual SID I & II Budgets was open. 1 AGENDA MEETING ROLL CALL PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING SID I & SID II MARCH 5, 2020 continued) Mayor Reiman said the budgets were adopted by the Special Improvement Board of Directors late last year and the Council previously approved a Resolution accepting them, we are now doing the Public Hearing. HEARING CLOSED "There being no comments or objections Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing on the 2020 Annual SID I & II Budgets to be closed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the Rill membership present. Mayor Reiman asked Borough Law Director Bergen if we have a resolution on for adoption and asked for a motion to amend the Agenda to add H -13 & H -14. AGENDA AMENDED Upon MMS &C, by Councilmember Diaz and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Agenda was Amended to add Resolutions 920 -58 and #20 -59. ORDINANCE #20 -5 ORDINANCE #20 -5 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AMENDING & and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SUPPLEMENTING Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum. 42 -25, RE: POLICE Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING §42 -25 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" Mayor Reiman said with regard to Ordinance #20 -6, this is part of the Redevelopment District in West Carteret, auto salvage junk yards that will be converted to manufacturing distribution warehouse space. 2 MARCH 5, 2020 continued) ORDINANCE #20 -6 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #20 -6 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public APPROVING Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino. Upon FINANCIAL individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, AGREEMENT - Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. 120 RASKULINECCZ ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR 120 RASKULINECZ ROAD URBAN RENEWAL, LLC" ORDINANCE #20 -7 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY APPROVING APPLICATION FOR FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR 700 FEDERAL BOULEVARD URBAN RENEWAL 2016, LLC" ORDINANCE #20 -7 APPROVING FINANCIAL AGREEMENT - 700 FEDERAL BLVD ORDINANCE 420 -8 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #20 -8 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ESTABLISHING A Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz. Upon CAP BANK individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, PURSUANT TO Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. NJSA 40A:4 -45.14 CALENDAR YEAR 2020 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK" 3 MARCH 5, 2020 continued) ORDINANCE #20 -9 ORDINANCE #20 -9 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AMENDING & and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SUPPLEMENTING Hearing, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Johal. Upon CHAPTER 25, individual roll call vote, Cotncilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, RE: FIRE Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE #20 -2 The Assistant Clerk stated that Ordinance #20 -2 was introduced and CAPITAL adopted on First Reading on February 6, 2020. It was duly published IMPROVEMENT in the Star Ledger on February 14, 2020, with notice that it will be ORDINANCE, considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on March RE: ROAD & 5, 2020 at approximately 6:00 p.m. The Ordinance was posted on the INFRASTRUCTURE bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public IMPROVEMENTS and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS &C, by Councilmember Diaz and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the fall membership present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. Mayor Reiman said this is money from grants that came in, $5.2 million for various capital improvement projects; Carteret Avenue extension, Industrial Highway, pedestrian/cyclist path along Waterfront Park. He reiterated $5.2 fully funded in grants. RUDY URBAN Rudy Urban asked if Carteret was responsible for the overpass over the New Jersey Turnpike even though it is a county road. Mayor Reiman said the Borough is responsible for the lights, the county is responsible for the road and structure, the railroad is responsible for the property along the railroad underneath the structure. Rudy Urban said just the lights? Mayor Reiman said not the lights at the intersection, only the PSE &G lights that go over the bridge and reminded Mr. Urban that this was the 4 MARCH 5, 2020 continued) public hearing only for Ordinance #20 -2 and asked if he had any questions with regard to the ordinance, Rudy Urban said out of the $5.2 million how much is Carteret responsible to pay back. Mayor Reiman said none of this gets paid back; it is a 100% grant. Rudy Urban asked what if the project costs more. Mayor Reiman said if we go out to bid on the Industrial Road Project and it exceeds the money, we either scale back the project or pay the extra money. There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, HEARING CLOSEDMayorReimandeclaredthePublicBearingtobeclosed, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples ORDINANCE #20 -2 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $5,200,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCING OF $5,200,000 TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. ADOPTED 5 MARCH 5, 2020 continued) ORDINANCE #20 -3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE, RE: VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PUBLIC HEARING Approved and Adopted: March 5, 2020 Introduced: February 6, 2020 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: February 14, 2020 Hearing Held: March 5 2020 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 16, 2020 The Assistant Clerk stated that Ordinance #20 -3 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on February 6, 2020. It was duly published in the Star Ledger on February 14, 2020, with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 5, 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 Diaz and Naples 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 Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the Rill membership present. Upon MMS &C, by Comicilmembers Naples and Krum ORDINANCE #20 -3 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. MARCH 5, 2020 Continued) Approved and Adopted: March 5, 2020_ hitroduced: February 6, 2020 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: February 14, 2020 Hearing Held: March 5, 2020 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 16, 2020 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 Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions /Agenda items as Amended and any new business. Rudy Urban asked if the town still supplies the Have -a -Heart traps to trap animals because he sees a lot of possums running around and a large raccoon. Mayor Reiman said yes, through the Board of Health, you leave a deposit and call when the animal is trapped and animal control will pick it up. There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions/Agenda items or new business, upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the fall membership present, the public portion of the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Creating Handicapped Parking Space for 76 Atlantic Street. 2. Professional Services, NJ Realty Advisory Group, LLC, Re: Appraisal Services. 3, Professional Services, Thomas Jardim, Re: Various Legal Services. 4. Authorizing Contract, B &W Construction, Re: Emergency Sewer Repairs. 5. Authorizing a Fair and Open Contract for 2020 Animal Control Services. PUBLIC PORTION RESOLUTIONS/ AGENDA ITEMS NEW BUSINESS RUDY URBAN PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED RESOLUTIONS 7 MARCH 5, 2020 continued) CONSENT AGENDA 6. Professional Services, Mott MacDonald, Re: Roosevelt & Bergen Pump Station Rehabilitation. 7. Authorizing Amendment to the 2020 Temporary Budget. 8. Introduction of the 2020 Local Municipal Budget. 9. Authorizing Bids for the Arts District Streetscape Improvements Phase II. 10. Approving an Easement with regard to Kinder Morgan. 11. Pursuant to Planning Board Recommendation, Block 6804, Lots 6 & 7 shall be Designated an Area in Need of Redevelopment & Added to the Redevelopment Plan. 12. Authorizing a Fair and Open Contract for John Street Park Netting. 13. Adopting the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2020 Annual SID I Budget. 14. Adopting the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2020 Annual SID II Budget. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda as Amended. Resolutions #20 -46 through #20 -59 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS &C, by Councilmembers Naples and DiMascio RESOLUTION #20 -46 RESOLUTION #20 -46 HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE 76 ATLANTIC CREATING A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE FOR 76 ATLANTIC STREET" RESOLUTION #20 -47 RESOLUTION #20 -47 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, NJ REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH NEW JERSEY REALTY ADVISORY GROUP, LLC" RESOLUTION #20 -48 RESOLUTION #20 -48 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, THOMAS JARDIM,ESQ. APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THOMAS JARDIM, ESQ." 8 MARCH 5, 2020 continued) RESOLUTION #20 -49 RESOLUTION #20 -49 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS, AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS B&zW B & W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY" CONSTRUCTION CO. RESOLUTION #20 -50 RESOLUTION #20 -50 FAIR &ti OPEN AUTHORIZING A FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT CONTRACT, 2020 FOR 2020 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES" ANIMAL CONTROL RESOLUTION #20 -51 RESOLUTION #20 -51 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL WITH MOTT MACDONALD FOR THE ROOSEVELT & BERGEN SERVICES, MOTT PUMP STATION REHABILITATION PROJECT"MACDONALD, ROOSEVELT &z BERGEN PUMP RESOLUTION #20 -52 STATION REHAB AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 RESOLUTION #20 -52 TEMPORARY BUDGET"AMENDMENT TO 2020 TEMPORARY BUDGET RESOLUTION #20 -53 RESOLUTION #20 -53 INTRODUCTION OF THE 2020 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET" INTRODUCTION OF 2020 BUDGET RESOLUTION #20 -54 RESOLUTION #20 -54 AUTHORIZING BIDS AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR ARTS DISTRICT STREETSCAPE ARTS DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS — PHASE II"STREETSCAPE, PHASE II RESOLUTION #20 -55 RESOLUTION #20 -55 APPROVING APPROVING EASEMENT WITH EASEMENT, RE: REGARD TO KINDER MORGAN"KINDER MORGAN MARCH 5, 2020 continued) RESOLUTION #20 -56 DECLARING BLK 6804, LTS 6 & 7 AREA IN NEED RESOLUTION #20 -57 FAIR & OPEN CONTRACT JOHN ST. PARK NETTING RESOLUTION #20 -56 DECLARING BLOCK 6804, LOTS 6 & 7 ON THE TAX MAP OF THE BOROUGH, AS AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT AND MORE SPECIFICALLY, A NON - CONDEMNATION REDEVELOPMENT AREA, PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A: 12A -1 ET SEQ." RESOLUTION #20 -57 AUTHORIZING A FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR JOHN STREET PARK NETTING" RESOLUTION #20 -58 ADOPTION OF CBP 2020 SID I BUDGET ADOPTING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2020 ANNUAL SID I BUDGET" RESOLUTION #20 -59 ADOPTION OF CBP 2020 SID II BUDGET ADOPTED ADOPTING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2020 ANNUAL SID II BUDGET" 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 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, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. 10 MARCH 5, 2020 continued) Reports: REPORTS 1. Clerk's Office — February 2020 2. Inspection of Buildings —February 2020 Upon MMS &C, by Councilmenibeis Diaz and Bettina, and tmanimous affirmative vote of the bill membership present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. Mayor Reiman spoke about the newspaper article and Ordinance that MAYOR REIIVIAN the Councilmembeis bad in their folders. He said a fire in Bound Brook at a construction site burned two city blocks because of the wind. He said there was $60 million dollars in damages and it is believed to be arson. He said we will look at making sure there is security on construction sites prior to the installation of sheetrock, fire systems and sprinklers. Councilmember Krum asked if the Ordinance would require security cameras. Mayor Reiman said the fire committee representatives, fire department, construction department and finance department will work together to draft an Ordinance. Councilmember Krum said lie was reading the article, and asked if this was only for flammable walls, and said if putting up steel or concrete it's not necessary. Mayor Reiman spoke about the Ordinance Bound Brook passed and said concrete was on the first floor, there were four stories of wood, open frame construction above; the fire jumped because of the wind. He said there was no one on site, there were no cameras. He said we are not talking about fire watch like on industrial sites, we need something more along the lines of malting sure they have security walking the sites at night. 11 MARCH 5, 2020 Continued) There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS &C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Diaz and Johal and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:07 p.m. Respectfully Acting Municipal cp 12