HomeMy Public PortalAbout08-24-23 CouncilAUGUST 24, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at
approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 in the Council
Chambers of the Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue,
Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councihnember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
" Dennis DiMascio
" Ajmar Johal
Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk via
telephone call -in and Robert J. Bergen, Law Director.
The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum.
The 2023 Annual Notice was emailed to The Home News Tribune,
The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board and on the doors of
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.carteret.net prior to tonight's meeting.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of August
10, 2023 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL
PRAYER, PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
AUGUST 24, 2023
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ORDINANCE #23-6
AMENDING
ORDINANCE #01-11
PUBLIC HEARING
HEARING CLOSED
ADOPTED
The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #23-6 was introduced and
adopted on First Reading on March 2, 2023. It was duly published in
the Home News Tribrme on August 15, 2023 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on August
24, 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.
Mayor Reiman said this is a specific Ordinance amending the chain of
command in the fire prevention bureau in the Fire Department.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples 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 Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Cormcilmembers Diaz and Krum
ORDINANCE #23-6
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE #01-11"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the
affrrrnative.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED: AUGUST 24, 2023
INTRODUCED: MARCH 2, 2023
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: AUGUST 15, 2023
Hearing Held: AUGUST 24, 2023
Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN
Advertised as Finally Adopted: SEPTEMBER 5, 2023_
AUGUST24, 2023
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A copy of each Resolution was posted on the Borough's website for
public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rides of
Council. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the
meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions/Agenda items
and new business.
JoAnn Simon, 421 Roosevelt Avenue said she lived in Carteret for 53
years. She said there is a serious issue on Roosevelt Avenue between
Leick and Industrial Road, she has new neighbors that have two car
garages but they park trucks that have out of state license plates on
either side of her driveway and she can't get out so she has to call the
police department. She said a heck with Ohio plates was parked for
seven or eight weeks and moved once in 24 hours.
Mayor Reiman asked Police Chief McFadden if the rule was that when
someone moves their registration needs to be changed within 30 days
unless you are just here working.
Chief McFadden said the mayor was correct.
Mayor Reiman said they will look into changing parking regulations in
the area, painting lines and issuing parking permits.
JoAnn Simon said there are garbage bags left behind on the street.
Mayor Reiman said he knew of the garbage issue, the Board of Health
issued a violation and will go out again.
JoAnn Simon said she called New Brunswick Highway Department,
they told her they own part of Roosevelt Avenue but that they can't
enforce anything it has to be done by the town.
Mayor Reiman said the county owns the road, they control the speed
but the town sets parking restrictions and time limits and the county
would concur. He said the Borough has done that before and we
would look into it.
JoAnn Simon said so many people who use the New York bus use her
side of the street to park and suggested that the Borough needs a "Park
and Ride".
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PUBLIC PORTION
RESOLUTIONS/
AGENDA ITEMS
& NEW BUSINESS
JO ANN SIMON
AUGUST 24, 2023
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Mayor Reiman said the Borough has three (3) "Park and Rides", Civic
Center Park, VFW parking lot and Terminal Way parking lot, he said
it is 35 cents more if they park further up the cost adds up. He said he
would look into the Ordinance for 2 hour parking, the Borough can
issue violation for garbage bags and said the Borough has been in
communication with the property owners.
LISA ARTIST Lisa Artist, homeowner in one of the Kaplan buildings asked about the
Anchor Program that came out last year and why she doesn't qualify.
Mayor Reiman said up until this year homeowners who live in
development with PILOT or in affordable housing were prohibited
from getting rebates. He said it is a state law and explained. He said
he believed it changed but that it is a decision made by the state; he
said he would reach out to Speaker Coughlin.
PHYLLIS NIX Phyllis Nix, 625 Roosevelt Avenue said people park in her
handicapped parking space.
Mayor Reiman asked if there was a sticker or permit number on the
space and said if not, the police department can't stop someone with
handicapped plates from parking in her space. He said if she has a
permit number then she needs to call police when someone parks in
her space.
Phyllis Nix said she did call police and they told her they don't want to
tow it.
Mayor Reiman said he agreed with police about not towing the
vehicle.
Phyllis Nix spoke about a person parking in her space who did get
towed. She said there are speeding motorcycles in her area and riders
hang out and said she felt they may be gangs._
Mayor Reiman said there are motorcycle groups. He said if vehicles
are speeding the police department can't chase them once they speed
by.
Phyllis Nix said she is worried about kids walking to school and felt
someone will be killed because cars are speeding up and down the
street.
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Mayor Reiman said he will address the issue.
Nicole Walsh said parents don't walk their kids to school and said cars NICOLE WALSH
are speeding by. She said she felt kids should be walking in the
crosswalks.
Mayor Reiman said he has asked the schools to remind students and
parents to walk in crosswalks but he can't make them.
Phyllis Nix said she felt we need to reduce the speed limit. PHYLLIS NIX
Mayor Reiman said state law is 25 miles per hour. He said he has
asked the county to reduce it to 15 or 20 nines per hour but it is set by
the state. Ile said he agrees with her and has concerns as well.
There being no further continents or objections to the HEARING CLOSED
Resolutions/Agenda items or new business, upon MMS&C,
Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was closed.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIONS
1. #23-199 Directing the Issuance of a Raffle License to
St. Demetrius Ukranian Orthodox Cathedral.
2. #23-200 Professional Services — Beacon Planning &
Consulting Services, LLC, Re: Various Projects.
3. 423-201 Directing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses to PTO
Carteret Rising Ramblers.
4. 923-202 Award of Bid, Re: 2023 Sanitary and Sewer Line
hnprovements.
Mayor Reiman asked for a Motion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions #23-199 through #23-202 were introduced by Mayor
Reiman and referred to the Council for action.
AUGUST 24, 2023
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RESOLUTION #23-199
ST. DEMETRIUS
RAFFLE
RESOLUTION #23-200
BEACON PLANNING
VARIOUS PROJECTS
RESOLUTION #23-201
PTO CARTERET
RISING RAMBLERS
TRICKY TRAY &
RAFFLE
RESOLUTION #23-202
AWARD SANITARY
STORM LINE
IMPROVEMENTS
ADOPTED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino
RESOLUTION 423-199
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE
TO ST. DEMETRIUS ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL"
RESOLUTION #23-200
"AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH BEACON PLANNING & CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC
FOR VARIOUS PLANNING & ENGINEERING PROJECTS"
RESOLUTION #23-201
"DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES
PTO CARTERET RISING RAMBLERS"
RESOLUTION 423-202
"AWARDING BID FOR THE SANITARY
AND STORM LINE IMPROVEMENTS"
were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the
affirmative.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino, all bills
PAYMENT OF 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.
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(continued)
Reports: REPORTS
1. Board of Health — July 2023
Upon MMS&C, by Councihmembers Bellino and Krum, and
unanimous affirmative vote of the fiill membership present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
Mayor Reiman said he appreciated the residents who came out to share MAYOR REINi 1N
their concerns and frustrations and said he agreed with what was said
and he would investigate and keep an eye out for garbage cans and
speeding cars. He said he will also have the police department
investigate speeding vehicles.
There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED
Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the fall membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:16 p.m.
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Respectfully su
Municipal Clerk