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Home My Public Portal About01/18/2024 Coumcil MeetingCOUNCIL MEETING A. ROLL CALL: ORDER OF BUSINESS JANUARY 18, 2024 Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councihnember Vincent Bellino 44 Jorge Diaz {f Dennis DiMascio 44 Ajmar Johal f° Randy Krum 44 Susan Naples B. SILENT PRAYER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. C. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE: Notice was emailed to The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board and on the doors of the Memorial Municipal Building on January 2, 2024. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 9, 2024. All items being voted on tonight were posted on the Borough's website www.carteret.net prior to tonight's meeting. D. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: a. December 28, 2023 b. January 2, 2024 E. PUBLIC PORTION ON RESOLUTIONS/ AGENDA ITEMS AND NEW BUSINESS: Three (3) minutes per person. F. MEETING CLOSED TO PUBLIC. G. RESOLUTIONS: 1. #24-10 Authorizing Contracts with Approved State Contract Vendors, Pursuant to N.JS.S.A. 40A:11-12a. 2. #24-11 Approving Progress Payment Estimate #2 & Change Order #1, Re: Procurement of a Mobile Kitchen Trailer. 3. #24-12 Professional Services — Jardim, Meisner & Susser, PC, Re: Legal Services with regard to Carteret Planning Board. 4. #24-13 Final Payment and Closeout Change Order, Re: Improvements to Federal Blvd. and Blair Road. 5. #24-14 Accepting & Approving Requests for Various Professional Services for 2024. 6. #24-15 Professional Services — CME Associates, Re: Tac Map Revisions. 7. #24-16 Appointing a C4 Operator. 8. #24-17 Resolution in Support of Assembly Bill A-4536 / Senate Bill S-304. 9. #24-18 2024 Appointments by Resolution. 10. #24-19 Appointing Municipal Prosecutors for 2024. 11. #24-20 Appointing Municipal Public Defenders for 2024. 12. #24-21 Appointing a Municipal Judge. 13. #24-22 Authorizing Modifications & License Renewals for CPAC Security System. 14. 424-23 Authorizing Final Payment and Closeout Change Order, Re: Improvements to Bishop Andrews Park — Phases I -IV. 15. #24-24 Conditionally Designating Redeveloper. 16. (Pt listing) Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. H. PAYMENT OF BILLS: 1. List of all bills properly audited and signed. I. APPLICATIONS: 1. Carteret Fire & Rescue Co. #3 —New Member Isley Perez. 2. Carteret Volunteer Fire Co. #2 — New Member Vincent Doda. J. REPORTS: Clerk's Office - December 2023 Inspection of Buildings — December 2023 K. SWEARING -IN: Police Department L. ADJOURNMENT. cp www.carteret.net DECEMBER 28, 2023 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 28, 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: ROLL CALL Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz Dennis DiMascio " Ajmar Johal Randy Krum " Susan Naples Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk and via telephone call in, Robert J. Bergen, Law Director. The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. OF ALLIANCE Notice was emailed to The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger STATEMENT OF on October 27, 2023; posted on the bulletin board and on the doors of MEETING NOTICE the Memorial Municipal Building on November 1, 2023. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on November 8, 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 APPROVAL OF December 7, 2023 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the MINUTES Clerk. "Clerk's Note: CLERK'S NOTE The audio recording did not start until the public portion was already in progress. DECEMBER 28, 2023 (Continued) ORDINANCE #23-25 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #23-25 was introduced and AMENDING AND adopted on First Reading on November 20, 2023. It was duly SUPPLEMENTING published in the Home News Tribune on December 21, 2023 with CHAPTER 160, LAND notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing DEVELOPMENT to be held on December 28, 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 Bellino 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 DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Upon MMS&C, By Councilmembers Diaz and DiMascio "AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 160 ENTITLED LAND DEVELOPMENT" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: DECEMBER 28.2023 INTRODUCED: NOVEMBER 20, 2023 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: DECEMBER 21, 2023 Hearing held: DECEMBER 28, 2023 Approved by: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: JANUARY 8, 2024 DECEMBER 28, 2023 (continued) The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #23-26 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on December 7, 2023. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on December 15, 2023 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on December 28, 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 Diaz 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 Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Upon MMS&C, By Councilmembers Diaz and Krum "AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET REGARDING VARIOUS FEES" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: DECEMBER 28, 2023 INTRODUCED: DECEMBER 7, 2023 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: DECEMBER 15, 2023 Hearing held: DECEMBER 28, 2023 Approved by: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: JANUARY 8, 2024 ORDINANCE #23-26 AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CODE PUBLIC HEARING HEARING CLOSED ADOPTED DECEMBER 28, 2023 (continued) A copy of each Resolution was posted on the Borough's website for PUBLIC PORTION public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of RESOLUTIONS/ Council, Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and AGENDA ITEMS unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the & NEW BUSINESS meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions/Agenda items and new business. MARC MION Marc Mion, Louis Street, spoke about the understaffing at area REPRENTING hospitals. He asked the council to consider adopting a Resolution NURSES @ RWJ supporting legislation regarding this problem - A4536 / 5304 . He said NEW BRUNSWICK there were sample Resolutions in the binder he gave to the clerk. Mayor Reiman said the Law Director will review the sample Resolutions. He said he spoke to Senator Vitale and Senator Thompson, supporters of the Bill, and reviewed 5304. He said he has no objection to the Bill or sample Resolutions, but after review, we may tweak it before adoption. COLIN CURRAN Colin Curran, Rahway, a nurse at RWJ New Brunswick, spoke about NURSE FROM the strike and the legislation. RAHWAY Mayor Reiman said he spoke to Senator Vitale, the contract is resolved but hospitals are still understaffed in some departments/areas which needs to be addressed through legislation at the state level. Colin Curran said he felt it was an uphill battle and spoke about the nursing shortage and said he felt it was actually retention that is the problem. He said he felt it is a shortage of staff at nursing schools. JOHN HSU, EDISON John Hsu, Edison, spoke about the supporters of the bills; Senator Vitale and Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez. He said the strike lasted four (4) months but felt staff needs better working conditions. He thanked the mayor for looking into the legislation. COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Diaz said he looked into the legislation and asked DIAZ Marc what the average nurse to patient ratio was. Marc Mion said 6 to 7 patients per nurse on a regular floor, then explained staffing levels on a daily basis. He also spoke about some problems and how hospitals try to deal with nursing shortages. He said typically what is done is they plan for what is and not for what might be. DECEMBER 28, 2023 (continued) There being no further comments or objections to the HEARING CLOSED Resolutions/Agenda items or new business, upon MMS&C, Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS 1. #23-293 Directing the Issuance of a Raffle License to Carteret B.P.O. Elks #2235. 2. #23-294 Professional Services — Beacon Planning & Consulting Services, LLC, Re: Various Projects. 3. #23-295 Professional Services — McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, Re: Various Legal Services. 4. #23-296 Authorizing Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fees Overpayments. 5. #23-297 Professional Services — CME Associates, Re: Waterfront Park Emergency Repairs. 6. #23-298 Authorizing the Issuance of a Taxicab Owner's License, Re: Economy Car Services, LLC. 7. #23-299 Providing for the Transfer of Surplus Funds. 8. #23-300 Professional Services — Colliers Engineering & Design, Re: NJDEP ONRR Grant River Walk Phase IIC- Northern Section. 9. #23-301 Professional Services — CME Associates, Re: 2024 General Engineering Services. 10. #23-302 Authorizing "Window" Contract Resolution. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions #23-293 through #23-302 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum RESOLUTION #23-293 RESOLUTION #23-293 RAFFLE B.P.O. ELKS "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF A RAFFLE LICENSE TO CARTERET B.P.O. ELKS #2235" 28, 2023 (Continued) RESOLUTION #23-294 RESOLUTION #23-294 BEACON PLANNING VARIOUS PROJECTS "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BEACON PLANNING & CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC FOR VARIOUS PLANNING/ENGINEERING PROJECTS" RESOLUTION #23-295 RESOLUTION #23-295 MCMANIMON "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT LEGAL SERVICES MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN" RESOLUTION #23-296 RESOLUTION #23-296 REFUND OF FEES "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" RESOLUTION #23-297 RESOLUTION #23-297 CME- WATERFRONT "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES PARK REPAIRS CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES, WATERFRONT PARK EMERGENCY REPAIRS' RESOLUTION #23-298 RESOLUTION #23-298 TAXICAB LICENSE ECONOMY CAR "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A SERVICES TAXICAB OWNER'S LICENSE TO MAIMOONA JANUA" RESOLUTION #23-299 RESOLUTION #23-299 TRANSFER OF FUNDS "PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS" RESOLUTION #23-300 RESOLUTION #23-300 COLLIERS — RIVER WALK NORTHERN "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES SECTION PHASE IIC CONTRACT WITH COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN NJDEP ONRR GRANT RIVER WALK PHASE IIC NORTHERN SECTION" DECEMBER 28, 2023 (continued) RESOLUTION #23-301 RESOLUTION #23-301 CME — 2024 GENERAL "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ENGINEERING WITH CME ASSOCIATES FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR" RESOLUTION #23-302 RESOLUTION #23-302 WINDOW "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT `WINDOW' CONTRACTS" were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED 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. Reports: REPORTS 1. Board of Health —November 2023 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were ordered.to be received and placed on file. There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of SINE DIE the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned Sine Die at approximately 6:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carmela Pogorzelski, RMC Municipal Clerk 7 JANUARY 2, 2024 P(0 The Re -Organization of the Governing Body of the Borough of RE -ORGANIZATION Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at MEETING approximately 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the Council Chambers of the Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Mayor Daniel J. Reiman **CLERI<'S NOTE: Councilmember Vincent Bellino the 2023 Council was " Jorge Diaz Adjourned Sine Die at " Dennis DiMascio the December 28, 2023 Ajmar Johal Council Meeting. " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Also noted present were Municipal Clerk Carmela Pogorzelski and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the PRAYER PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. OF ALLEGIANCE Notice of today's meeting was emailed to the Home New Tribune, the STATEMENT OF Star Ledger, posted on the Borough's website, bulletin board and the MEETING NOTICE doors of the Memorial Municipal Building on December 11, 2023. Notice was published in the Home New Tribune and the Star Ledger on December 21, 2023. All items being voted on tonight were posted on the Borough's website, www.carteret.net prior to tonight's meeting. Mayor Reiman asked Municipal Clerk Pogorzelski if she was in CERTIFICATION OF possession of the Certification of Elections with regard to ELECTIONS Councilmembers Naples and Krum being elected at the November, 2023 General Election. JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) Municipal Clerk Pogorzelski said she did have confirmation from the County Clerk's Office that Councilmember Naples and Krum were re- elected. Mayor Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember OATH OF OFFICE Naples and congratulated her on beginning her 22°d year on the SUSAN NAPLES Council. OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember RANDY KRUM Kann and congratulated him and said he was starting his 21 year on the Council. Mayor Reiman asked for a nomination for Council President. Councilmember Bellino nominated Councilmember DiMacio for Council President. NOMINATION OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz and unanimous, COUNCIL affirmative vote of the full membership present, Councilmember PRESIDENT Dennis DiMascio was nominated Council President. Mayor Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Council President OATH OF OFFICE DiMascio. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DIMASCIO Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino the 2024 ADOPTION OF 2024 Rules of Council and 2024 Meeting Schedule were adopted. Upon RULES OF COUNCIL individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, & MEETING Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. SCHEDULE 2 JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) 2024 RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL BOROUGH OF CARTERET ARTICLE I The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules of Order". ARTICLE II SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the Council and shall conduct the meetings thereof. He shall see that the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are faithfully executed and followed. He shall recommend to the Council such ordinances, resolutions or actions that he shall deem necessary or expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of the Borough. He shall maintain peace and good order and have power to suppress all tumultuous assemblies in the Borough. The Mayor shall oversee the daily departmental and agency responsibility of the Borough. He shall approve or veto all expenditures made by the Council and/or departments. In his absence this duty shall be assumed by the Council President. (See R,S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88-1). In addition to the Council President, there shall also be a Council Vice President, who shall assume the duties in the absence of the Council President. SECTION 2. He/she shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest order decorum, and he/she shall cause the removal of all persons who interrupt the orderly proceedings of the Council. SECTION 3. He/she shall decide all questions of order. SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he is unable to perform his duties, the Council President (or, in his inability to act, the Councilmember having the longest term as such in consecutive years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute. (See R.S.40A:60-3). 2024 RULES OF BOROUGH COUNCIL ANUARY 2, 2024 continued) ARTICLE III BOROUGH CLERK SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon him/her by revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By -Laws. (See R.S. 40A:9-t33 et seq.). SECTION 2. He/she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books properly and fully indexed and shall perform all the duties usually devolving upon such officer; and in addition, such other duties or services as the Mayor or Council may direct. SECTION 3. He/she and/or the Deputy or Assistant Clerk shall be the liaison officer between the Civil Service Commission and the Borough of Carteret. ARTICLE IV MEETINGS SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting during the first seven days of every year or, during the first seven days of January of every year (See R.S. 40A:60-3 and 40A:60-5) in the Council Chambers at the Memorial Municipal Building or such place as designated by the Mayor. SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the time and place for holding regular meetings during the ensuing year, which time and place shall be as set forth in the annual notice published by the Borough Clerk pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act and which shall include at least one Regular Meeting to be held each month at 6:00 P.M., at the Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The public shall receive due notice of the meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act". SECTION 3. At the annual meeting, the Mayor will appoint with advice and consent of Council one of its members as Council President to serve for the calendar year. (See R.S. 40A:60-3), and one member to serve as Council Vice President for said calendar year. JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) SECTION 4. The Mayor shall, when necessary, call special meetings of the Council, in case of his neglect or refusal, and four members of the Council may call such meetings at such time and place in such Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of special meetings reasonable advance notice considered to be of forty-eight hours except in case of emergency shall be given in person to all members of the Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S. 10:4-6). SECTION 5. As provided for in the annual notice, preceding every regular Council Meeting the Council shall hold an Agenda Meeting at the Memorial Municipal Building at 6:00 P.M. This shall be known as the official Agenda Meeting. At this meeting the agenda of that week's regular Council Meeting shall be planned. Resolutions, ordinances or other items of business being proposed by a Standing Committee or member of the Council shall be considered by the whole Council. If the majority of the Council agrees to put the proposal on the agenda for the business meeting, it shall then be turned over to the Borough Attorney to be put in its proper legal form. The Council shall be polled in alphabetic order to determine if any new business will be proposed and the nature of its subject matter. Any business not placed on the agenda shall be out of order and prohibited. Where, however, the majority of the Council present at a regular, special or adjourned meeting of the Council approve the matter not previously listed on the agenda, such matter may then be considered. The public shall receive due notice of the agenda meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act". A portion of every meeting conducted pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act shall be set aside for public comment. The public will be permitted to speak on any issue of concern as it relates to any federal, state, county, school, municipal or local authority matter. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes when addressing the Council, and the public comment period on any matter before the Governing Body shall not extend beyond thirty (30) minutes. The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized to schedule the public comment period within the order of business for any agenda and/or special meeting as she/he shall determine in consultation with the Mayor and Council. SECTION 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, viz.; three Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in the absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See R.S. 40:88-1). 5 JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those assembled shall have the power and are hereby authorized to set a new meeting date, and then adjourn. SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed viz.: 1. Call the roll 2. Moment of silent prayer 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of minutes 5. Introduction of Ordinances 6. Public Portion on Resolutions, Agenda item, or any other business. 7. Introduction of Resolutions 8. Payment of Bills 9. Presentation of communications, petition, etc. 10. Adjournment SECTION 8.1. Any member of the public wishing to address the Governing Body during the public discussion portion of a meeting must request to do so by registering ("signing in") with the Borough Clerk in the official Borough log book. Registration is to include name, address, phone number, topic or purpose of discussion, and shall be done prior to the start of the Public Portion. SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak on the contents of the proposed resolutions or any other business or concerns. The public shall not be allowed to address the Council while they are taking action on the resolutions. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes when addressing the Council, and the public comment period shall not extend beyond thirty (30) minutes. SECTION 9.1. The Council may take action on the proposed resolutions either as individual resolutions, or grouped together as a block of resolutions pursuant to a consent agenda. Any vote cast by a respective Councilmember on the proposed resolutions comprising the consent agenda will be recorded as that Councilmember's vote upon each resolution so listed on the consent agenda unless noted otherwise. SECTION 10. Periodic Reports of committees shall be presented by alphabetic order of the members of Council. JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) SECTION 11. During the public discussion portion of a Council Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted to discuss matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their speaking to three (3) minutes per person, and the public comment period shall not extend beyond thirty (30) minutes. SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may be changed by the Mayor or a majority vote of the members of the Council present at such meeting. SECTION 13, Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or specially provided in the By -Laws, all action of the Council shall be by a majority vote of those present. SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or when ordered by the Mayor or when directed by Statute, a roll call vote shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered in the minutes of the meeting. SECTION 15. For all Council Meetings, members of the Governing Body, Officers and Officials of the Borough shall be dressed in a professional and businesslike manner. At the Council's Agenda Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear either a necktie or a jacket. At the Council's Regular Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear a necktie and a jacket. Female Councilmembers shall dress in a similarly appropriate manner. No jeans or slacks made of denim material shall be worn to any Council Meeting. This Dress Code shall be applicable to all Borough Boards and Commissions. ARTICLE V STANDING COMMITTEES SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such appointment subject to the concurrence of a majority of the Council. The Mayor shall see that all matters referred to the committees are acted upon and reported promptly. Should a majority of the Council not concur in the appointment by the Mayor or any Councilmembers to any committee, a majority of the members of said Council are hereby empowered to make such appointment. 7 JANUARY 2, 2024 (Continued) SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council consisting of three Councilmembers, with the first named Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual Meeting, viz.: 1. Buildings and Grounds 2. Finance and Administration 3. Fire & Domestic Preparedness 4. Parks and Recreation/Public Property 5. Police & Public Safety 6. Public Works 7. Board of Education Liaison Committee members shall meet and/or consult during the first and fourth weeks of each month as the need arises in order to conduct their respective committee business. They also shall coordinate their common efforts, so as to adhere to requirements of all local Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as purchasing practices and procedures for the benefit of the Borough. A Councilmember at the discretion of the Mayor with consent of the Council may head one or more committees. SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing Committees shall perform the following functions: 1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: This committee shall be responsible for the proper maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned buildings. 2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: The primary function of this committee is to assist the Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of each year as well as providing assistance for the proper coordination of purchasing functions and needs of the departments and agencies which the Standing Committee of the Borough represents. This committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk, Assessor, Collection -Treasurer, Building Inspector, Engineer, Auditor, Attorney, and Senior Citizen Transportation. JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) 3. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the Fire Department, including all fire houses. 4. PARKS AND RECREATION/PUBLIC PROPERTY: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens' transportation and all recreation activities. This Committee shall also be responsible for the implementation and administration of the Shade Tree Program. 5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the Police Department and facility. PUBLIC WORKS: This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department, Central Vehicle Maintenance, Recycling Department, Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and the borough dump. 7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON: This Committee shall be responsible for communicating and sharing pertinent information with the Board of Education. SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory, Borough Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held responsible for any or all of its acts. SECTION 5. A Standing Committee shall: 1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory limitations; carry on the routine activities for which it has primary responsibility. 2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council. 3. Report and make recommendation to the Council regarding its responsibilities and activities. 0 JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) SECTION 6. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes other than those included in the duties of the Standing Committees by a majority vote of the Council. SECTION 7. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special Committee shall be prepared to report to the Council at each regular meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his/her Committee. SECTION 8. All department heads in charge of Direct Supervision of Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a monthly report on his/her department activities and achievements and a report on the conduct of his/her employees including sick leave, overtime and attendance. The report is to be submitted to the Mayor, Department Chairperson and the Municipal Clerk for proper filing. ARTICLE VI BILLS. CLAIMS & VOUCHERS SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough shall be in writing and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and on such forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be sworn to by the claimant before submission for approval and payment, verifying that the work or materials have been supplied, or services rendered, to the Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or order. Borough Ordinance #05-67, et seq., sets forth the specific procedures in connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the requirements thereto. SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent Ordinance, Resolution #89-300 and other formerly adopted resolutions of Council and State Statute, no vendor's request for payment, supplies or services rendered shall be honored unless properly completed. No Borough Officer, Official, Agency Head or any other Borough employee, may purchase any article, item, material, service or equipment for use by the Borough, except in accordance with the provisions contained in Borough Ordinance #05-67. 10 JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase orders, vouchers, bills or claims to be paid by the Borough shall be in accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance #05-67, et seq., which shall govern all purchasing within the Borough, and shall be the sole guide, subject to requirements of State Statute. The Finance Department, having confirmed compliance with the provisions of the Purchasing Ordinance, shall refer all verified bills, claims and vouchers recommended for payment to the Council. The Finance Department shall prepare a list of the total amount of the individual vouchers approved by each committee, and subsequently recommend for payment by the Financing Committee, according to budgetary appropriations. The Finance Department shall keep an accurate running total as to any appropriation for payment of any particular account or accounts, or for any particular services or supplies, so as to be available to provide this information readily. The Finance Department shall also maintain costs and/or a voucher trail as to all vouchers which have been paid and shall be paid. Authorization to draw checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the Councilmembers shall be made by formal resolution of the Council, in compliance with applicable State Statute. The Chief Finance Officer may delegate the above duties/functions but in all cases shall be responsible for compliance. SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall accompany all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said checks are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and Borough Clerk for original and/or mechanical signatures. SECTION 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be filed in a safe place in the Finance Department Office. ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS SECTION 1. The Mayor may propose amendments to these By - Laws at any Regular Meeting. If the proposed amendments are listed on the formal agenda, a vote on said amendments may take place during that meeting. If not so listed, the proposed amendments may be listed for discussion at the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting; the proposed amendments may then be voted upon at the next subsequently scheduled Regular Council Meeting. Any proposed oil JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) amendments to these By -Laws must be approved by a 2/3 vote of the full membership of the Governing Body. ARTICLE VIII ADOPTION AND TERM SECTION 1. The By -Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of Council concurred in by a majority of the Members of Council and approved by the Mayor. The By -Laws shall become effective immediately after adoption and shall remain in effect for no longer than December 31st of the calendar year in which the By -Laws were adopted. ARTICLE IX SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these rules shall be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be suspended or removed. All Department Heads and Supervisors shall The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Collector -Treasurer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director shall submit the following written reports to the Mayor and to the members of Council: 1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters being handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly "Progress Report" to be submitted prior to the first meeting of the next month. 2. Project or Case Report - Reports that will give in detail all facts about the projects or cases completed by either or both the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director, to be presented before the meeting next following the completion of the case or project. Special Reports - To deal with any special information the Borough Council may need to be informed on any new case or project of either the Attorney, Engineer, Collector - Treasurer, or Auditor. f JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) To be presented as soon as needed and requested by majority Vote of Borough Council. 4. Year End Reports - These will summarize work for the year by the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director. They will be presented to the Mayor and Councilmembers prior to the first regular meeting of the Council in the next succeeding year. They will serve to acquaint new officials with prior and continuing activities of the Borough Attorney, Borough Auditor, Borough Engineer, Business Administrator and Police Director. 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. There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions/Agenda items or new business, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was closed. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions #24-1 through #24-9 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples Resolutions #24-1 through #24-9 were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. PUBLIC PORTION MEETING OPEN RESOLUTIONS/ AGENDA ITEMS & NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED CONSENT AGENDA 13 JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) RESOLUTION #24-1 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS RESOLUTION #24-2 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES RESOLUTION #24-3 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS RESOLUTION #24-4 DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES RESOLUTION #24-5 FIXING RATE OF INTEREST ON DELINQUENT TAXES RESOLUTION #24-6 ESTABLISHING PETTY CASH FUND RESOLUTION #24-7 2024 TEMPORARY BUDGET RESOLUTION #24-1 "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS" RESOLUTION #24-2 "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" RESOLUTION #24-3 "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" RESOLUTION #24-4 "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" RESOLUTION #24-5 "FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS" RESOLUTION #24-6 "ESTABLISHING A PETTY -CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21" RESOLUTION #24-7 "PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2024 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19" 14 JANUARY 2, 2024 (continued) RESOLUTION #24-8 "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL GRANTS, AGREEMENTS, DONATIONS/ENDOWMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE BOROUGH" RESOLUTION #24-9 "APPROVING TRANSFER OF PROJECT AGREEMENTS FROM CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP TO BUTTER CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING, INC. REGARDING REDEVELOPMENT OF PORTION OF HILLTOP II REDEVELOPMENT AREA" Councilmember Susan Naples thanked Commissioner Director Rios for attending. She thanked the residents, staff, her council colleagues, and team leader Daniel J. Reiman. She thanked them for their friendship, support and dedication to the community. She congratulated Board of Education members Jeannie Bellino, Dennis Cherepski and Clare Panazzolo who were being sworn in tonight. She thanked the police department and said there are new faces in leadership. She thanked Chief McFadden who she said leads by example. She thanked her granddaughter Madeline Petrocelli who took the day out of her play schedule to hold the bible for her. Councilmember Randy Krum thanked the mayor, his running mates, council members and residents and said he was looking forward to moving Carteret in the right direction. Council President Dennis DiMascio reported progress. There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:09 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carmela Pogorzelski, RMC Municipal Clerk RESOLUTION #24-8 AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL GRANTS, AGREEMENTS, ETC. RESOLUTION #24-9 TRANSFER AGREEMENT HILLTOP II REDEVELOPMENT AREA COUNCILMEMBER SUSAN NAPLES COUNCILMEMBER RANDY KRUM COUNCIL PRESIDENT DENNIS DIMASCIO ADJOURNED i5 Y60t ttion of the �Iorogh of Turteret, N51 No. #24-10 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN APPROVED STATE CONTRACT VENDORS FOR CONTRACTING IINITS PURSUANT . TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34- 7.29(c), may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the Slate of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret has the need on a timely basis to purchase goods or services utilizing State contracts; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret intends to enter into contracts with the attached Referenced State Contract Vendors through this resolution and properly executed contracts, which shall be subject to all the conditions applicable to the current State contracts; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Carteret authorizes the Purchasing Agent to purchase certain goods or services from those approved New Jersey State Contract Vendors on the attached list, pursuant to all conditions of the individual State contracts; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the governing body of the Borough of Carteret pursuant to N.J,A,C. 5:30-5.5(b), the certification of available funds, shall either certify the full maximum amount against the budget at the time the contract is awarded, or no contract amount shall be chargeable or certified until such time as the goods or services are ordered or otherwise called for prior to placing the order, and a certification of availability of funds is made by the Chief Finance Officer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duration of the contracts between the Borough of Carteret and the Referenced State Contract Vendors shall be from January 1, 2024 to December 31. 2024. Attest: By: Adopted this I8"' day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote A➢- Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MONTCTPAT. CIRRI( IRezolu#tou of #4e 19oroqh of Tur exex, N� 5c No. #24-11 - Date of APPROVING PROGRESS PAYMENT ESTIMATE NO. 2 & CHANGE ORDER #I PROCUREMENT OF A MOBILE KITCHEN TRAILER WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Carteret has previously awarded a contract to U.S. Mobile Kitchens, in the amount of $285,001.00 for the Procurement of Mobile Kitchen Trailer; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer for the project, CME Associates, has advised the Governing Body that a modification of the contract is reasonable and necessary and has recommended that die aforesaid contract be modified in accordance with Progress Payment Estimate 92 & Change Order #1 (see attached); and WHEREAS, Progress Payment Estimate No. 2 & Change Order #t fu Jude a change in the description of work and/or to decrease quantities to reflect as -built conditions, and to provide for certain supplementary items; and WHEREAS, Change Order 01 provides for a net increase in the contract price in the amount of $4,250,00, resulting in a revised contract price of $289,251,00 including all previously approved change orders; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer, CME Associates he' advised that the above described changes and/or modifications to the project were unforeseen at the lime of the award of the original contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. That Progress Payment Estimate No. 2 & Change Order #1 attached hereto and made a part hereof, resulting in a net increase of $4,250.00 and resulting in a revised contract price of $289,251.00 is hereby approved. 2. That the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute Progress Payment Estimate No. 2 & Change Order #1 and issue payment thereon, based upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineer and subject to attorneys review of the maintenance bond. 3. A copy of this resolution and a fully exrcuted copy of Progress Payment Estimate No. 2 & Change Order #1 be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing Department and CME Associates for distribution to U.S. Mobile Kitchens. Adopted this I clay of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on Junuary 19,2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD Or COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.R. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLING JONAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote AR - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overmie Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MIINTCTPAT CIRRR Analutitin d #he 190xog4 of Turfexe#, N. 45, No. #24-12 Date of APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT JARDIM, MEISNER & SUSSER, PC WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of specialized legal services with regard to various legal opinions with regard to the Borough of Carteret; and WHEREAS, Jardim, Meisner & Susser, PC possesses the requisite experience and expertise to provide said specialized legal services; and WHEREAS, the Borough Attorney- has recommended the appointment of Jardim, Meisner & Sasser, PC to defend the Carteret Planning Board at an hourly rate of $205.00 not to exceed a maximum cost of $25,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are or will be available for said purpose. Account 4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret that Jardim, Meisner & Susser, PC is hereby appointed special counsel to defend the Carteret Planning Board at an hourly rate of $205.00 for a maximum cost not to exceed $25,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this appointment is made as a professional services contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(a) in accordance with the Borough's Fair and Open Process as authorized by law. Adopted this 18" day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.n, COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLING JOtfAL DIAZ KROM DINASCIO NAf X-Indicate Vote AD -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 Mt1NTCTPA7 CT rvw e �r�ztioxr of foe �arvixgh of Tartud, � J� No. #24-13 APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT & CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER IMPROVEMENTS TO FEDERAL BOULEVARD AND BLAIR ROAD WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Carteret has previously awarded a contract to P&A Construction, Inc. in the adjusted contract amount of $1,372,335.82 for the Federal Blvd. and Blair Road Project; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer for the project, CME Associates, has advised the Governing Body that a modification of the contract is reasonable and necessary and has recommended that the aforesaid contract be modified in accordance with Final Payment & Closeout Change Order (see attached); and WHEREAS, Final Payment & the Closeout Change Order include a change in the description of work and/or to decrease quantities to reflect as -built conditions, and to provide for certain supplementary items; and WHEREAS, the Closeout Change Order provides for a decrease ill the contract price in the amount of $25,000.00, resulting in a revised contract price of $1,347,335.78 including all previously approved change orders; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer, CME Associates has advised that fire above described changes and/or modifications to the project were unforeseen at the time of the award of the original contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. That Final Payment and Closeout Change Order attached hereto and made a part hereof, resulting in a decrease of $25,000.00 and resulting in a revised contract price of $1,347,335.78 is hereby approved. 2. That the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute Final Payment and Closeout Change Order, and issue payment thereon, based upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineer and subject to attorneys review of the maintenance bond. 3. A copy of this resolution and a fully executed copy of Final Payment & the Closeout Change Order be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing Department and CME Associates for distribution to P&A Construction, Inc. Adopted this 181" day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on Janua y 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. BELLING JOBAL DIAZ KRUM DIDIASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote An - Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MI1MTCTPAT CTRPV Date of Adoptio January 18 _2024 v Yvezolution of the jgoroug4 of Turfae#, N0C No. _ #24-14 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 a^` ACCEPTING AND APPROVING REQUESTS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR 2024 WHEREAS, in December, 2023, the Borough issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQs) soliciting responses for the provision of various professional services for 2024; and WHEREAS, the RFQs were solicited pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, the Borough Clerk's Office has on file the submitted responses to the RFQs; and WHEREAS, the Borough has reviewed the responses submitted and is desirous of accepting and/or approving the responses to the RFQs from the list of professional services entities for the respective professional services. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. That the professional services entities which are on file in the Clerk's Office are hereby approved to provide the respective professional services. 2. That this action is approved as au award of a professional services contract pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:I I-5(1)(a). 3. That this award is pursuant to a fair and open process in accordance with the provisions of N.J. S.A. 19:44A-20.5. Adopted this 18" day of January, 2024 and certified as a live copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO KV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOHAL DIA7. KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vole AB -Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MUNTCTPAT CTRRK REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS / PROPOSALS "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES" FOR THE 2024 CALENDAR YEAR January 5, 2024 n,10:00 a.m. in the Boroueh of Carteret, Council Chambers 1. Municipal Auditor 1. Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. 1985 Cedar Bridge Avenue Suite 3 Lakewood, NJ 08701 P#: (732) 797-1333 www.hfacpas.com 2. PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP 300 Tice Blvd, Suite 315 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 P#: (201) 712-9800 Gary W. Higgins gahig ins pkfod.coin P#: (201) 445-0504 2. Bond Counsel 1. Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www,decotiislaw.com 2. Parker McCay 9000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 300 P.O. Box 5054 Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 P#: (856) 596-8900 F#: (856) 596-9631 www.parkermeca McManimon, Scotland & Baumann 75 Livingston Avenue Second Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 P#:(973)-622-5259 F#: (973) 622-7333 www,msbni.com ibaumaiin@msbni.com 3. Tax Counsel 1. Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLC 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www.decotiislaw.com 2. McManimon, Scotland & Baumann 75 Livingston Avenue Second Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 P#: (973)-622-5259 F#:(973) 622-7333 www.msbnj.com ibaumann n msbni.com 3. Jalloh & Jalloh 21 West Blancke Street Linden, NJ 07036 P# & F#: (908) 363-9899 www.jollahlawfirm.com 4. Labor Counsel 1. Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www.decotiislaw.com McManimon, Scotland & Baumann 75 Livingston Avenue Second Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 P#: (973)-622-5259 F#: (973) 622-7333 www.msbni.com jbaumann@msbni.com 3. Jalloh & Jalloh 21 West Blancke Street Linden, NJ 07036 P# & F#: (908) 363-9899 www.iollahlawfirin.com 5. Special Redevelopment Counsel 1. Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www.decotiislaw.com 2. McManimon, Scotland & Bawnann 75 Livingston Avenue Second Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 P#:(973)-622-5259 F#: (973) 622-7333 www.msbnj.com jbaum nin n msbnj.com 3. Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf One Airport Road PO Box 2043 Lakewood, NJ 08701 P#: (732) 363-0666 F#: (732) 363-9864 www.bathweg.com 4. Law Offices of James P. Nolan & Associates, LLC 61 Green Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 P#: (732) 636-3344 F#:(732) 636-1175 inolanipnlaw.us 6. Architectural Services 1. Potter Architects 410 Colonial Avenue Union, NJ 07083-7347 P#: (908) 686-2547 F#: (908) 686-8430 www.pofferarchitects.com pottergootterarchitects.com 2. DMR Architects 777 Terrace Avenue Suite 607 Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 P#: (201) 288-2600 F#: (201) 288-2662 www.dmrarchitects.com 3. E&LP 140 West Main Street High Bridge, NJ 08829 P#: (908) 238-0544 F#: (908) 238-9572 www.elp-ine.com 4. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersengineering.co Alaimo Group 200 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060 P#: (973) 523-6200 F#: (973) 523-1765 www.alaimogroup.com 6. USA Architects 20 N. Doughty Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 P#: (908) 722-2300 www.usaarchitects.com 7. D&B Engineers 220 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (908) 668-4747 www.db-eng.com 7. Financial Advisor 1. Acacia Financial Group, Inc. 6000 Midlantic Drive Suite 410 North Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 P#: (856) 234-2266 F#: (856) 234-6697 www.acaciafii.com 2. NW Financial Group. LLC 2 Hudson Place 3`d Floor Hoboken, NJ 07030 P4:(201)656-0115 F#:(201) 656-4905 www.nwflnancial,com 8. Special Legal Counsel — Miscellaneous Matters and/or Litigation 1. Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www.decotiislaw.com 2. McManimon, Scotland & Baumann 75 Livingston Avenue Second Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 P#:(973)-622-5259 F#: (973) 622-7333 www.msbnj.com jbaumanngmsbnj.com 3. Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP 40 Paterson St. P.O Box 480 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 P#: (732) 545-4717 F#:(732)545-4579 www.hoaglandandlon og com 4. James P. Nolan & Associates 61 Green Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095 P#: (732) 636-3344 F#: (732) 636-1175 jnolangipnlaw.us 5. Jardim, Meisner & Susser 30B Vreeland Rd. Suite 207 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 P#: (973) 845-7640 F#: (973) 845-7645 www.jmslawyers.com 9. Zoning/Planning Counsel 1. Jardim, Meisner & Susser 30B Vreeland Rd. Suite 207 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 P#: (973) 845-7640 F#:(973)845-7645 www;imslawyers,com 10. Special Auditing Services 1. PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP 300 Tice Blvd, Suite 315 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 P#: (201) 712-9800 Gary W. Higgins gahiggins n,pkfod.com P#: (201) 445-0504 11. General Consulting Engineer 1. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.cmeusal.com 2. Mott MacDonald 3 Paragon Way Freehold, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 780-6565 F#: (732) 577-0551 www.mottmae.com 3. Excel Enviromnental Resources, Inc. 1743 State Route 27 Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (732) 545-9525 F4:(732)545-9425 www.excelenv.com 4. Najarian Associates Inc. 1 Industrial Way W Eatontown, NJ 07724 P#: (732) 389-0220 www.naiarian.com 5. Suburban Consulting Engineering Inc. 96 US Highway 206 Suite 101 Flanders, NJ 07836 P#: (973) 398-1776 F#: (973) 398-2121 www.suburbanconsulting com 6. French & Parrello Associates 1800 Route 34, Suite 101 Wall Township, NJ 07719 P#: (732) 312-9800 F#: (732) 312-9801 www.fpaengineers.com 7. Remington & V ernick Engineers 429 Route 79, Suite 21 Morganville, NJ 07751 P#: (732) 955-8000 F#: (732) 591-2815 www.rve.com Delaware -Raritan Engineering, Inc. 200 Daniels Way, Suite 230 Freehold Township, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 577-5547 F#: (732) 577-5548 12. General Planning Services Beacon Planning & Consulting Services, LLC 315 Highway 34, Suite 129 Colts Neck, NJ 07722 P#: (732) 845-8103 F#: (732) 845-8104 www.beaconplamring net 2. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.ciiieusal.com 3. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersen ineerin .com 13. Surveying 1. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.cmeusal.com 2. Mott MacDonald 3 Paragon Way Freehold, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 780-6565 F#: (732) 577-0551 www,mottmae.com Najarian Associates Inc. One Industrial Way W. Eatontown, NJ 07724 P#: (732) 389-0220 www.nai arian. coin 4. French & Parrello Associates 1800 Route 34, Suite 101 Wall Township, NJ 07719 P#: (732) 312-9800 F#: (732) 312-9801 www.fpaengineers.coni 5. E&LP 140 West Main Street High Bridge, NJ 08829 P#: (908) 238-0544 F#: (908) 238-9572 www.elp-ino.com 6. Remington & Vernick & Engineers 429 Route 79, Suite 21 Morganville, NJ 07751 P#: (732) 955-8000 F#: (732) 591-2815 www.rve.com 7. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersen ing eerin rt corn Delaware -Raritan Engineering, Inc. 200 Daniels Way, Suite 230 Freehold Township, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 577-5547 F#: (732) 577-5548 14. Risk Manager 1. North American Insurance Management 1460 Route 9 North Suite 310 Woodbridge, NJ 07095 P#: (800) 543-9755 www.naimc.com 15. Sewer/Wastewater Consulting Engineer 1. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.ciueusal.com 2. Mott MacDonald 3 Paragon Way Freehold, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 780-6565 F#: (732) 577-0551 www.mottrnac.com 3. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersengineering.com 4. Remington & Vernick & Engineers 429 Route 79, Suite 21 Morganville, NJ 07751 P#: (732) 955-8000 F#: (732) 591-2815 www.rve.com 16. Realtor / Commercial / Residential 1. Cosmos Realty 258 Broad Street Palisades Park, NJ 07650 P#: (732) 218-8727 F#: (732) 218-8729 www.cosmorealty.com 2. Tyrone Lowman (Remax) 705 Amboy Avenue Woodbridge, NJ 07095 P#:(732)382-0200 C#: (848) 448-9582 tyronelovanatirealtor@gmail.com 17. Auditing / Special Auditing PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP 300 Tice Blvd, Suite 315 Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 P#: (201) 712-9800 Gary W. Higgins gahiggins a,pkfod.com P#: (201) 445-0504 18. Special Redevelopment Planning Services 1. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.cmeusal.com 2. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersengincering.co 19. Appraisal Service 1. New Jersey Realty Advisory Group LLC 485C US Highwayl South Suite 100 Iselin, NJ 08835 P#: (732) 853-0271 F#: (732) 835-2377 www.nirag.co 20. Environmental Engineering Services Remington & Vernick Engineers 429 Route 79, Suite 21 Morganville, NJ 07751 P#: (732) 955-8000 F#: (732) 591-2815 www,rve.com 2. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.cmeusal.com 3. Mott MacDonald 3 Paragon Way Freehold, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 780-6565 F#: (732) 577-0551 www.mottmac.com 4. Najarian Associates Inc. 1 Industrial Way W Eatontown, NJ 07724 P#: (732) 389-0220 www.naiarian.com 5. E&LP 140 West Main Street High Bridge, NJ 08829 P#: (908) 238-0544 F#: (908) 238-9572 www.elp-inc.com 6. French & Parr ello Associates 1800 Route 34, Suite 101 Wall Township, NJ 07719 P#: (732) 312-9800 F#: (732) 312-9801 www.fpaengineers.com Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersengineering. com 8. D&B Engineers 220 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (908) 668-4747 www.db-ena.com 9. J.S. Held, LLC 5 Marine View Plaza Suite 401 Hoboken, NJ 07030 (201)876-9400 www.isheld.com 10. TTI Environmental, Inc. Consulting & Contracting 1253 North Church Street Moorestown, NJ 08057 P#: (856) 840-8800 F#: (856) 840-8815 www.ttienv.com 11. Prestige Environmental 220 Davidson Avenue, Suite 307 Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (908) 757-9700 Girish.inehta@prestige-environmental.com 12. Tectonic 1122 Route 22, Suite 106 Mountainside, NJ 07092 P#: (973) 467-5850 F#: (973) 379-5741 www.tectonicenaineering.com 21. Environmental Counsel 1. Decotiis, Fitzpatrick, & Cole, LLP 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www.decotiislaw.com 22. Professional Real Estate Title Services 1. Cosmos Realty 258 Broad Avenue Palisades Park, NJ 07650 P#: (732) 218-8727 F#: (732) 218-8729 www.cosmorealty,com 23. Consulting Engineer -Special Projects 9. Alaimo Group 200 High Street Mount Holly, NJ 08060 P#: (973) 523-6200 F#: (973) 523-1765 www.alaimogroupcom 10. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.cmeusal.com 11. Mott MacDonald 3 Paragon Way Freehold, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 780-6565 F#: (732) 577-0551 www.mottmae.com 12. Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. 1743 State Route 27 Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (732) 545-9525 F#: (732) 545-9425 www.excelenv.com 13. Najarian Associates Inc. 1 Industrial Way W Eatontown, NJ 07724 P#: (732) 389-0220 www.naiarian.com 14. French & Parrello Associates 1800 Route 34, Suite 101 Wall Township, NJ 07719 P#: (732) 312-9800 F#: (732) 312-9801 www.fpaengineers.com 15. Remington & V ernick Engineers 3 Jocama Boulevard Suite 300-400 Old Bridge, NJ 08857 P#: (732) 955-8000 F#: (732) 591-2815 www.rve.com 16. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersengineering.co 17. JS Held, LLC 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 401 Hoboken, NJ 07030 (201) 876-9400 www.isheld.com 18. D&B Engineers 220 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (908) 668-4747 www.db-eng.com 19. Suburban Consulting Engineers 96 U.S. Highway 206, Suite 101 Flanders, NJ 07836 P#: (973) 398-1776 www.suburbanconsulting com 20. Delaware -Raritan Engineering, Inc. 200 Daniels Way, Suite 230 Freehold Township, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 577-5547 F#: (732) 577-5548 24. Consulting Engineer — Special Projects/Environmental 1. Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. 1743 State Route 27 Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (732) 545-9525 F#: (732) 545-9425 www.excelenv.com 2. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.emeusal.com 3. Mott MacDonald 3 Paragon Way Freehold, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 780-6565 F#:(732)577-0551 www.mottmac,com 4. Najarian Associates Inc. 1 Industrial Way W Eatontown, NJ 07724 P#: (732) 389-0220 www.naiarian.com Remington & Vernick Engineers 429 Route 79, Suite 21 Morganville, NJ 07751 P#: (732) 955-8000 F#: (732) 591-2815 www.rve.com 6. French & Parrello Associates 1800 Route 34, Suite 101 Wall Township, NJ 07719 P#: (732) 312-9800 F#: (732) 312-9801 www.fpaengiiieers.com 7. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersen ing eering coin 8. D&B Engineering 220 Davidson Avenue Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (908) 668-4747 www.db-ong coni 9. TTI Environmental, Inc. Consulting & Contracting 1253 North Church Street Moorestown, NJ 08057 P#: (856) 840-8800 F#: (856) 840-8815 www.ttienv.com 10. Prestige Environmental 220 Davidson Avenue, Suite 307 Somerset, NJ 08873 P#: (908) 757-9700 Girish mehtakl)restiae-environmental.com 11. JS Held, LLC 5 Marine View Plaza, Suite 401 Hoboken, NJ 07030 (201) 876-9400 www.isheld.com 12. Tectonic 1122 Route 22, Suite 106 Mountainside, NJ 07092 P#: (973) 467-5850 F#: (973) 379-5741 www.tectonicen ing eei_ing com 25. Special Redevelopment Counsel w/ Experience in Negotiating & Implementing Public/Private Partnerships 1. McManimon, Scotland & Baumann 75 Livingston Avenue Second Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 P#:(973)-622-5259 F#: (973) 622-7333 www.msbnbcom ibaumanngmsbni.com 2. Decotiis, FitzPatrick, & Cole, LLP 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www.decotiislaw.com 3. Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf One Airport Road PO Box 2043 Lakewood, NJ 08701 P#: (732) 363-0666 F#: (732) 363-9864 www.bathweg.com 26. Special Environmental Legal Counsel Misc. Matters & Litigation 1. Decotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin LLP 61 S. Paramus Road Suite 250 Paramus, NJ 07652 P#: (201) 928-1100 F#: (201) 928-0588 www.decotiislaw.com 2. McManimon, Scotland & Baumann 75 Livingston Avenue Second Floor Roseland, NJ 07068 P#: (973)-622-5259 F#: (973) 622-7333 www.msbni.com ibauniann@msbni.com Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf One Airport Road PO Box 2043 Lakewood, NJ 08701 P#: (732) 363-0666 F#: (732) 363-9864 www.bathweg.com 4. Jalloh & Jalloh 21 West Blancke Street Linden, NJ 07036 P# & F#: (908) 363-9899 www.iollahlawfinn.com 27. Construction Management 1. CME Associates 1460 Route 9 South Howell, NJ 07731 P#: (732) 462-7400 F#: (732) 409-0756 www.cmeusal .com 2. Mott MacDonald 3 Paragon Way Freehold, NJ 07728 P#: (732) 780-6565 F#: (732) 577-0551 www.mottmae.com 3. Najarian Associates Inc. 1 Industrial Way W Eatontown, NJ 07724 P#: (732) 389-0220 www.najarian.com 4. Remington & Vernick Engineers 429 Route 79, Suite 21 Morganville, NJ 07751 P#: (732) 955-8000 F#: (732) 591-2815 www.rve.com 5. Colliers Engineering & Design 331 Newman Springs Road Suite 203 Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (877) 627-3772 www.colliersenaincering coin 6. Torcon, Inc. 328 Newman Springs Road Red Bank, NJ 07701 P#: (732) 704-980 www.torcon.com IR"Olu#Yon of #4e �Boroug4 of &rfl ex, Y� 51 No. #24-15 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES TAX MAP MAINTENANCE WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of specialized surveying services in connection with tax map maintenance; and WHEREAS, CME Associates, 1460 Route 9 South, Howell, New Jersey 07731, possesses the requisite experience and expertise to provide said services; and WHEREAS, CME Associates has submitted a proposal to provide said services at a total cost not to exceed $76,700,00; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council have reviewed said proposal; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that lands are or will be available for said purpose. Aect. # NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the' Council of the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The proposal from CME Associates for surveying services related to Tax Map Maintenance — Division of Taxation Map and MOD -IV Changes, at a cost not to exceed $76,700.00 is hereby approved. 2. This action is approved as an award of a professional services contract pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:11-5(1)(a) in accordance with the Borough's Pair and Open Process as authorized by law. 3. A copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing Department,. the Borough Director of Engineering and CME Associates. Adopted this 18d' day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024, CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk 'RECORD OR COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MUNICIPAL M RRK Ye.0nlu#iou of the 19oragh of (gartexet, N. 3C No. #24-16 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 APPOINTING A NJDEP CERTIFIED C4 OPERATOR WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret (the "Borough) is required to have a Certified C-4 Licensed Operator of its Sewer Treatment Facility; and WHERE, AS, Joseph E. Aidukas is qualified and holds the requisite C-4 License. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: t. Joseph E. Aidukas is hereby retained as the Certified Licensed C-4 Operator at Carteret Sewer Treatment Facility. 2. Joseph E. Aidukas shall be compensated at $2,250.00 per month for the period of February 1, 2024 through December,_ 2024 per attached proposal. 3. Said Services shall include the preparation and filing of all operation reports, performance of all services required by the State of New Jersey and any other regulatory bodies of a C-4 Licensed Operator of the Carteret Sewer Treatment Facility and any and all services, emergency and non - emergency, that require the on -site supervision of Joseph E. Aidukas, per attached proposal. 4. The Mayor and appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with Joseph E. Aidukas for the performance of said Professional Services. Adopted this 18d' day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on Jamiaty 19, 2024. CARMELA POOORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.E. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KROM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote An - Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MIINTCTPAT. CT F.RK Yeoo ution of #4e Porvq4 of Tartmt, No. #24-17 Date of RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL A-4536 / SENATE BILL 5-304 WHEREAS, Assembly Bill No. 4536/Senate Bill No. S304 would establish minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities; and WHEREAS, because of recent changes in the health care delivery system, patients in general and special hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities in the State, and in State developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals, generally have higher acuity levels than in the past; and WHEREAS, recent studies demonstrate the link between adequate registered professional nurse staffing and improved mortality rates and quality of care among patients in health care facilities; and WHEREAS, inadequate nurse staffing can result in dangerous medical errors, patient infections, and increased injuries to patients and caregivers; and WHEREAS, inadequate and poorly monitored nurse stalling practices jeopardize the delivery of health care services and adversely impact the health of patients; and WHEREAS, the establishment of staffing standards for registered professional nurses in hospitals, ambulatorysurgery facilities, and State developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals should not be construed as justifying understaffrng with respect to other critical health care workers; safe staffing practices recognize the importance of .ill health care workers in providing quality patient care because the availability of these other health care workers enables registered professional nurses to focus on the nursing care functions that only these nurses, by law, are permitted to perform; and WHEREAS, understaffing at hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, and State developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals has been demonstrated to be an underlying cause of the current nursing shortage, because higher patient assignments create higher levels of job dissatisfaction, burnout, and turnover rates among nurses; and WHEREAS, in addition to staffing requirements provided by law or regulation on the effective date of this act, the Commissioner of hlealth shall adopt regulations that provide minimum direct care registered professional nurse -to -patient staffing ratios for all patient units in general and special hospitals, State psychiatric hospitals, and ambulatory surgical facilities in accordance with the requirements of this act. The regulations shall not decrease any nurse -to -patient staffing ratios in effect on the effective date of this act; and WHEREAS, the regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall, at a minimum, provide for the following nurse -to -patient ratios: 1. one registered professional nurse for every five patients on a medical/surgical unit; 2. one registered professional nurse for every four patients in a step down, telemetry, or intermediate care unit; 3. one registered professional 'nurse for every four patients in an emergency department, one registered professional nurse for every two patients in a critical care service of an emergency department, and one registered professional nurse for every patient in a trauma service of an emergency department; 4. one registered professional nurse for every five patients in a behavioral health or psychiatric unit; 5. one registered professional nurse for every two patients in a critical care, intensive care, neonatal, or burn unit; NO. #24-17 PAGE 2 of 2 6. one registered professional nurse for every patient under anesthesia in an operating room, and one registered professional nurse for every two post - anesthesia patients in a recovery room or post -anesthesia care unit; 7. one registered professional nurse for every two patients in a labor and delivery unit; one registered professional nurse for every four patients, including infants, in a postpartum unit in which the mother and infant share the same room; and one registered professional nurse for every six patients in a mothers -only unit; and 8. one registered professional nurse for every four patients in a pediatric or intermediate care nursery unit, and one registered professional nurse for every six patients in a well -baby nursery. WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret wishes to urge State lawmakers to adopt Assembly Bill No. 4536/Senate Bill No. S304, which would establish minimum registered professional nurse staffing standards for hospitals and ambulatory surgery facilities and certain DHS facilities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Cormcil of the Borough of Carteret as follows: I. The Borough of Carteret hereby urges its elected representatives in the New Jersey State Legislature to adopt Assembly Bill No. 4536/Senate Bill No. 8304. 2. The Borough of Carteret thanks Senator Joseph Vitale for being the primary sponsor of Bill S304. ' 3. The Borough of Carteret urges Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez to co-sponsor A4536 and Senator Joseph Vitale to hold a Health. Human Services and Senior Citizen committee hearing on S304. 4. A copy of this Resolution upon its adoption shall be furnished to current Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez, Assemblyman Craig Coughlin and Senator Joseph Vitale. 5. A copy of this Resolution upon its adoption shall also be furnished to the Governor of the State of New Jersey. Adopted this 181h day of January, 2024 and certified es a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD Or COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN -1 YES NO I NV I A.B. COUNCILMAN I YGS I NO NV A.B. BELLING JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote AB- Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vole to Overmic Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 o. #24-18. Data of Adoption January 18 2024 2024 APPOINTMENTS BY RESOLUTION Community Development- Term Exp. Director - Bob Makin 12/31/24 Board for Disabled - Executive Director Taqualla Lowman 12/31/24 CouncilmemberSusan Naples 12/31/24 Affirmative Action- Arlene Perez 12/31/24 Planning Board - Class 4 Barbara Guilano 12/31/27 Class 4 12/31/27 Municipal Alliance - Coordinator Taqualla Lowman 12/31/24 Recreation Committee - Member Helen Ledesma 12/31/28 Alcoholic Beverage Contra Member Fred Gerstler 12/1/26 MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS WITH COUNCIL CONSENT Board of Adjustment- Term EM. Member Brian O'Connor 12/31/27 Member Laura Peticca 12/31/27 Alternate #1 Vincent DelPriore 12/31/25 Alternate #2 Tyrone Lowman 12/31/25 Board of Health - Member Mamit Kaur 12/31/27 Library Board - Member Jorge Diaz 12/31/28 Redevelopment Agency - Member TaLisa Andrewz 12/31/28 Member Vincent Bellino 12/31/28 Carteret Historical Committee - Member Brian Chen 12/31/27 No. #24-18 PAGE 2 of 3 _ Member Veteran Affairs - Mayor's Representative Member Member Susan Wentzel Ronald Rios George Lisicki Kyle Hansen 12/31/27 12/31/24 12/31/27 12/31/27 Parking Authority - Member Michelle Blacknall 12/31/28 No. #24-18 PAOg 3 of MAYOR'S Community Development- Term Exp. Mayor's Alternate Frank Bellino 12/31/24 Board for the Disabled - Member Dorothy Connolly 12/31/24 Library Board of Trustees - Mayor's Alternate CarmelaPogorzelski 12/31/24 MC Transportation Committee - Member Bob Makin 12/31/24 Solid Waste - Member Bob Makin 12/31/24 Alternate Representative Ed Segotta 12/31/24 Planning Board - Class 2 John DuPont 12/31/24 Mayor's Alternate Deborah Bialowarezuk 12/31/24 Port Authority - Alternate Joseph Wutkowski, Jr. 12/31/24 Business Partnership, Inc. - Executive Director Mark 11uska 12/31/24 Council Vice President- Susan Naples 12/31/24 Adopted this 18a day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OR COUNCIL VOTE, COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOnAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-rndicale Vote AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR -Indicates Vote to Overmle Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 —.._r.._ '"___ 3 YWOWTOU of the Porvg4 of Tur#eret, N� 5. No. #24-19 APPOINTING MUNICIPAL Date of WHEREAS, there is a need for Municipal Prosecutors in the Borough of Carteret; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough to make said appointments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret that Senior Municipal Prosecutor FRANCIS WOMACK Municipal Prosecutor NICHOLAS SCUTARI Assistant Municipal Prosecutor DAVID SPEVAC Assistant Municipal Prosecutor CHIRAG D. MEHTA RAJ MUKHERJI, Alternate 'DANIELLE ALVAREZ, WOLF, Alternate are hereby appointed Municipal Prosecutors for the Borough of Carteret, effective immediately; term to expire December 31, 2024, Adopted this 18" day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YBS NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vole AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR -Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MIINI CTPAT CT RRI( Poolutran of toe �aOroq4 of &rfad, N5C No. #24-20 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 APPOINTING MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDERS WHEREAS, there is a need for Public Defenders in the Borough of Carteret; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough to make said appointments. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret that JOHN PARVIN ERIC SCHWAB, Alternate TIIOMAS KOEHL, Alternate are hereby appointed Public Defenders for the Borough of Carteret, effective immediately; term to expire December 3.1, 2024. Adopted this 181h day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO BELLINO Jow DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR -Indicates Vole to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MNNHAPAI Cf RRK Anctu#tan of #4e �30rog4 of (f arti d, N' 0C No. $24-21 Date of APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL JUDGE FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET WHEREAS, there is a need for a Municipal Judge for the Borough of Carteret; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough to make said appointment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret that JAMES R. PASTOR term to expire February 18, 2027 be and is hereby appointed to the position of Municipal Judge, with tern per above. Adopted this 18'h day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POOORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overmle Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MUNICIPAT. C7 ERK ?ezvlu#inu of #4e �Ioxvug4 of gart ze#, N51 No. #24-22 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 AUTHORIZING MODIFICATIONS AND LICENSE RENEWALS FOR THE SECURITY SYSTEM FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12a and N.J.A.C. 5:34-7.29(c), may by resolution and without advertising for bids, purchase any goods or services under the State of New Jersey Cooperative Purchasing Program for any State contracts entered into on behalf of the State by the Division of Purchase and Property in the Department of the Treasury; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret has the need for modifications and license renewals for the security system at the Carteret Performing Arts Center, Millennium Communications Group, Inc., contract 488740 in the amount of $17,534.05; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are or will be available for said purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Borough of Carteret authorizes said modifications and license renewals for the security system at the CPAC, from Millennium Communication Group, Inc. contract 488740, 11 Melanie. Lane, Unit 13, East Hanover, NJ 07936 in the amount of $17,534.05. ATTEST: Carmela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk Borough Carteret Daniel J. Reiman, Mayor I, Carmela Pogorzelski, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true, complete and accurate copy of a Resolution adopted by the council of the Borough of Carteret, at a meeting held on January 18, 2024. - Carmela Pogorzelski, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote AB - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MUNICIPAL CLERK Yezolutton of toe Porvug4 of Tarlmd, N. 01 No. #24-23 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT & CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER IMPROVEMENTS TO BISHOP ANDREWS PARK —PHASES I -IV WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Carteret has previously awarded a contract to LandTek Group, Inc. in the original contract amount of $4,019,971.00 for the Improvements to Bishop Andrews Park — Phases I -IV; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer for the project, CME Associates, has advised the Governing Body that a modification of the contract is reasonable and necessary and has recommended that the aforesaid contract be modified "in accordance with Final Payment & Closeout Change Order (see allached); wid WHEREAS, Final Payment & the Closeout Change Order include a change in the description of work and/or to decrease quantities to reflect as -built conditions, and to provide for certain supplementary items; and WHEREAS, the Closeout Change Order provides for a decrease in the contract price in the amount of $347,827.49, resulting in a revised contract price of $3,672,143.51 including all previously approved change orders; and - WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer, CME Associates has advised that the above described changes and/or modifications to the project were unforeseen at the time of the award of the original contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. That Final Payment and Closeout Change Order attached hereto and made a part hereof, resulting in a decrease of $347,827.49 and resulting in a revised contract price of $3,672,143.51 is hereby approved. 2. That the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute Final Payment and Closeout Change Order, and issue payment thereon, based upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineer and subject to attorneys review of the maintenance bond. 3. A copy of this resolution and a fully executed copy of Final Payment & the Closeout Change Order be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing Department and CME Associates for distribution to LandTek Group, Inc. Adopted this 18'^ day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OT COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NY A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote AB- Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MUNICIPAL CT RRK Ae"oGZtion of foe 190rough of Gartered, �K, 01 No. #24-24 Date of Adoption January 18, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET CONDITIONALLY DESIGNATING REDEVELOPER WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., as amended and supplemented (the "Redevelopment Law"), provides a process for municipalities to participate in the redevelopment and improvement of areas in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Redevelopment Law, the Borough of Carteret (the "Borough") previously determined, based upon the recommendation of the Borough's Planning Board, that certain designated properties collectively constituted an area in need of redevelopment under the law, and designated the same as the West Carteret Commercial Redevelopment Area, (the "Redevelopment Area"); and WHEREAS, the Borough adopted a redevelopment plan for the Redevelopment Area, Phase II (the "Redevelopment Plan"), which shall control the redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, the Borough desires to conditionally designate Jagpal Singh as Redeveloper for a portion of the property within the redevelopment Area (the "Project Area"), for purposes of engaging in negotiations with Mr. Singh in furthermore of entering into a formal lease for the Project Area; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: Section 1. Jagpal Singh is hereby conditionally designated as the Redeveloper for the Project Area within the West Carteret Commercial Redevelopment Area subject to Mr. Singh entering into a formal redevelopment lease agreement for said Area, consisting of an unused portion of the Germak Drive right-of-way, in a form acceptable to the Borough Law Director. Section 2. The appropriate Borough Officials and the Law Director are hereby authorized and directed to perform such other actions deemed necessary, desirable or convenient to effectuate and implement the purposes provided for herein, including entering into a formal redevelopment lease agreement with Jagpal Singh as provided for herein. Section 3. All actions of the Authorized Officers taken prim to the date of adoption hereof in connection with the Project Area are hereby ratified and approved. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect at the time and in the manner prescribed by law. Adopted this His day of January, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on January 19, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote AB - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Ltdicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council January 18, 2024 MUNICIPAL C1_ERK ASSOCIATIOJIICOMPANY# LINE# FOR STATE OFFICE USE ONLY New Jersey State Firemen's Association Application for Membership Form 100— REV 7/21 Date _ J~ 2 `,23 Relief Association Name Assoc. 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