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Home My Public Portal About12-28-23 CouncilDECEMBER 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 Councilmernber 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 Councilmernber 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.earteret.net prior to tonight's meeting. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of MINUTES December 7, 2023 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the 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 AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 160, LAND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC HEARING The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #23-25 was introduced and adopted on First Reading on November 20, 2023. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on December 21, 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 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, Jobal, 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 8,202 DECEMBER 28, 2023 (continued) ORDINANCE #23-26 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #23-26 was introduced and AMENDING adopted on First Reading on December 7, 2023. It was duly published VARIOUS CHAPTERS in the Home News Tribune on December 15, 2023 with notice that it OF THE CODE 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 PUBLIC HEARING 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 HEARING CLOSED Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Irum and unanimous affirmative vote of the Rill 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 ADOPTED 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 8,202 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. NIARC 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 / S304 . 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. 9 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. 423-293 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 & Baumaim, 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" DECENIBER 28, 2023 (Continued) RESOLUTION #23-294 BEACON PLANNING VARIOUS PROJECTS RESOLUTION #23-295 MCMANIMON LEGAL SERVICES RESOLUTION #23-296 REFUND OF FEES RESOLUTION #23-297 CME- WATERFRONT PARK REPAIRS RESOLUTION #23-298 TAXICAB LICENSE ECONOMY CAR SERVICES RESOLUTION #23-299 TRANSFER OF FUNDS RESOLUTION #23-300 COLLIERS - RIVER WALK NORTHERN SECTION PHASE IIC RESOLUTION #23-294 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BEACON PLANNING & CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC FOR VARIOUS PLANNING/ENGINEERING PROJECTS" RESOLUTION #23-295 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT MCMANIMON, SCOTLAND & BAUMANN" RESOLUTION #23-296 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" RESOLUTION #23-297 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES, WATERFRONT PARK EMERGENCY REPAIRS' RESOLUTION #23-298 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXICAB OWNER'S LICENSE TO MAIMOONA JANUA" RESOLUTION #23-299 "PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS" RESOLUTION #23-300 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES 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 Bellhio, 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, i i � f 4.E /yl / . Carinela Pogofael ,Rmcl Municipal Clerk rA