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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/07/24 Agenda MeetingBOROUGH OF CARTE' RE AGENDA MEETING: March 7, 2024 for COUNCIL MEETING: March 21, 2024 A. ATTENDANCE: PRESENT ABSENT Mayor Reiman Councilmember Bellino Diaz DiMascio Johal Krum " Naples Municipal Clerk Borough Attorney B. SILENT PRAYER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. C. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE: Notice of tonight's meeting 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 24, 2024. Notice was published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January 30, 2024. All items being voted on tonight were posted on the Borough's website www.carteret_nel prior to tonight's meeting. D. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: February 22, 2024 and March 4, 2024. E. ORDINANCES — Public Hearing 1. #24-2 Amending & Supplementing Section §254-62 of the Code of the Borough of Carteret. F. PUBLIC PORTION ON RE SOLUTIONSlAGENDA ITEMS AND NEW BUSINESS: Three (3) minutes per person. G. MEETING CLOSED TO PUBLIC. H. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Directing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses to St. Joseph School HSA. 2. Approving the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2024 Annual SID I Budget. 3. Approving the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2024 Annual SID II Budget. 4. Professional Services — Design Studios, LLC, Re: IT Support and Security Services. 5. Professional Preconstruction Services — Torcon, Inc., Ferry Terminal. 6. Rescinding Part of Resolution #24-52, Site Improvements Upland Award. 7. Amending the West Carteret Minue Street Retail Redevelopment Area, Phase II. 8. Authorizing Closing of Real Property. 9. Middlesex County Recycling Enhancement Grant Resolution. 10. Professional Services — Colliers Engineering & Design, Re: Ferry Terminal in Water Pre -Construction and Construction Services. 11. Award of Contract for Maintenance of the Marina. I. PAYMENT OF BILLS: 1. List of bills properly audited and signed. J. REPORTS/COMMUNICATION: 1. Clerk's Office — February 2024 2. Inspection of Buildings — February 2024 K. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: L. ADJOURNMENT. FEBRUARY 22, 2024 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, February 22, 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 Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Dennis DiMascio Ajmar Johal Randy Krum " Susan Naples Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk and Kevin P. McManimon, Esq., from McManimon, Scotland and Baumann. Noted absent was Robert J. Bergen, Law Director. NOTED ABSENT The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. OF ALLIANCE The Annual Notice was emailed to The Home News Tribune and The STATEMENT OF Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board and on the doors of the MEETING NOTICE 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. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and APPROVAL OF unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the MINUTES minutes of February 8, 2024 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) PUBLIC PORTION RESOLUTIONS/ AGENDA ITEMS & NEW BUSINESS A copy of each Resolution was posted on the Borough's website for public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions/Agenda items and new business. HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions/Agenda items or new business, upon MMS&C, Councilniembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: 1. 424-48 2023-2024 Trailer Park License Renewal, Re: Tower Trailer Park. 2. #24-49 2023-2024 Trailer Park License Renewal, Carteret Mobile Park. 3. #24-50 Professional Services — Bathgate, Wegener & Wolf, Re: Various Legal Matters. 4. #24-51 Award of Capital Improvement Bid. 5. #24-52 Award of Capital Improvement Bid Site Work. 6. #24-53 Creating Handicapped Parking Space, Re: 7 Christopher Street. 7. #24-54 Authorizing Receipt of Bids, Re: Landscaping Maintenance. 8. #24-55 Creating Handicapped Parking Space, Re: 14 Sunnyside Drive. 9. #24-56 Approving Amended Agreement with the State of New Jersey. 10. #24-57 Authorizing Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fees Overpayment. 11. #24-58 Resolution to Adopt Procedures for Administration & Inspection of Federal Aid Highway Projects. 12. #24-59 Award of Weed Control Maintenance Contract. 13. #24-60 Professional Services — Integra Realty Resources Northern New Jersey. FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (Continued) Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions #24-48 through #24-60 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum RESOLUTION #24-48 RESOLUTION #24-48 TOWER TRAILER "AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A TRAILER PARK PARK 2023-2024 LICENSE FOR THE 2023-2024 TERM TO TOWER TRAILER PARK" RESOLUTION #24-49 RESOLUTION #24-49 "AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A TRAILER PARK CARTERET MOBILE LICENSE FOR THE 2023-2024 TERM TO PARK 2023-2024 CARTERET MOBILE PARK" RESOLUTION #24-50 RESOLUTION #24-50 LEGAL SERVICES BATHGATE "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF BATHGATE, WEGENER & WOLF" RESOLUTION #24-51 RESOLUTION #24-51 AWARD MARINA "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE MARINA FERRY STRUCTURE STRUCTURE FOR THE CARTERET FERRY TERMINAL" RESOLUTION #24-52 RESOLUTION #24-52 AWARD "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS UPLAND WORK FOR THE UPLAND WORK CARTERET FERRY TERMINAL AT ARTHUR KILL" iEBRUARY 22, 2024 continued) 3ESOLUTION #24-53 RESOLUTION #24-53 3ANDICAPPED ?ARKING - 7 "CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE HRISTOPHER ST. FOR 7 CHRISTOPHER STREET" RESOLUTION #24-54 IESOLUTION #24-54 "AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR WATERFRONT PARK kUTHORIZING BIDS LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM" WFP LANDSCAPING RESOLUTION #24-55 2ESOLUTION #24-55 "CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE -IANDICAPPED FOR 14 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE" ?ARKING - 14 >UNNYSIDE DRIVE RESOLUTION #24-56 ZESOLUTION #24-56 kPPROVING "APPROVING AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH AMENDED THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY" kGREEMENT WITH ;TATE RESOLUTION #24-57 tESOLUTION #24-57 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR 3FUND OF FEES SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" RESOLUTION #24-58 3ESOLUTION #24-58 ADOPTING "RESOLUTION TO ADOPT PROCEDURES FOR ?ROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION OF .IIGHWAY PROJECTS FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY PROJECTS" RESOLUTION 924-59 ZESOLUTION #24-59 YJEED CONTROL "APPROVING CONTRACT FOR vIAINTENANCE 2024, 2025, 2026 WEED CONTROL MAINTENANCE" FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (Continued) RESOLUTION #24-60 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH INTEGRA REALTY RESOURCES NORTHERN NEW JERSEY" were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Drum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Reports: 1. Board of Health — January 2024 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. Mayor Reiman said at this time we would be having a presentation with regard to the Carteret Avenue Extension. Andrew Janiw, Beacon Planning has been a planner with the Borough for over twenty (20) years. He said he grew up on Lincoln Avenue and went to Carteret High School. He said planners work with the council, planning, and zoning board members putting together policies for new Land Use Ordinances which includes transportation planning and infrastructure planning. They make sure all the needs of citizens are met with regard to requirements for zoning, sewer, water, traffic control, etc. He said he has seen changes since 1960's, the extension has existed for many years and showed different examples with the extension on each board. He spoke about the truck traffic in residential areas and how the Master Plan addressed the traffic problem proposing the Carteret Avenue extension to access the RESOLUTION #24-60 INTEGRA REALTY APPRAISAL SERVICES ADOPTED PAYMENT OF BILLS REPORTS CARTERET AVENUE EXTENSION PRESENTATION ANDREW JANIW 5 FEBRUARY 22, 2024 continued) waterfront. He said this is nothing new it always existed; it was a vision in the Master Plan for access to businesses on the waterfront. He spoke about the Master Plan Reexamination with regard to Peter J. Sica Highway taking truck traffic off residential streets. He said the waterfront went from heavy industrial chemical companies to a pier, Waterfront Park, boat launch, marina, NJ State Police outpost which was a vision for the Borough from 1970's and before. He said in the 2000's the Borough created a redevelopment plan for the waterfront and had a redevelopment agreement with Carteret Landings, LLC; the extension of Carteret Avenue was always planned from Roosevelt Avenue to the ferry landing. Mayor Reiman said 2004 contract negotiations with Atlantic Realty owner of the property, developer and current owner of Meridian Square and Meridian Terrace signed the agreement for the extension of Carteret Avenue through a small portion of their property to connect to Waterfront Park. Mayor Reiman introduced Trevor Taylor, Engineer from CME Associates who worked with the Borough for over twenty (20) years. He said CME handled the design and traffic work with regard to the plan which was approved in 2017 by the NJDOT and awarded to the contractor three (3) years ago. He said this has been in the works for over twenty (20) years and under contract currently to finalize the project. IRE VORTAYLOR Trevor Taylor explained the plan and pointed out Columbus School, Meridian Square, Meridian Terrace and spoke about what is current and what is proposed for the area. He said traffic signals give more control and explained. He said it is better for pedestrians who would be crossing. He said pedestrian crossing signals improve pedestrian safety for people crossing by the school or going to the waterfront. Mayor Reiman asked how we would stop truck traffic on Carteret Avenue or through the Carteret Avenue extension. Trevor Taylor said there will be "no truck" signs at all intersections to be enforced by Ordinance and explained. He said studies show there is 40% truck traffic on Peter J. Sica Highway. Mayor Reiman said some parking spaces will be eliminated and many spaces will be rebuilt; it is an opportunity to add additional parking for residents. 0 FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) Trevor Taylor said they would eliminate some spaces and gain 17 angled spaces for residents on north side, which will be enforced by Ordinance. Mayor Reiman said there will be signalized and raised crosswalks with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour which will be improved safety for the children and residents. Mayor Reiman introduced Kevin McManimon who was here for the legal aspect and also filling in for Mr. Bergen who was out sick. Kevin McManimon said it was necessary to acquire certain property for this project and there have been several court hearings regarding the acquisition. He said the court ruled that the proposed acquisition is reasonable; not arbitrary. He said that it is under appeal by the property owner and explained. Mayor said this is a NJDOT project for which the Borough is the construction management group for the Carteret Avenue extension. He said it will be a signalized intersection east and west which is under county jurisdiction. He said the Carteret Avenue extension has been awarded but will not open until the county intersections are complete. John DuPont, Borough Director of Engineering said the Borough has been contemplating this road for a long time, there will be two (2) signalized intersections which will be a big improvement to safety for everyone. Deputy Chief John Kelly of the Carteret Police Department said extra signals and lights will be beneficial for crossing children safely at Columbus School. Lieutenant Eric Wahl, Carteret Fire Department said he reviewed the site plan and right now there is one point of entry for fire trucks. He said the new site plan gives two more access points to the property. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Ktwn and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on the Carteret Avenue extension project. KEVIN MCMANIMON JOHN DUPONT DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF JOHN KELLY LT. ERIC WAHL, CFD FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) WAYNE (RESIDENT) Wayne, resident, said that the picture on display is outdated, there is a new apartment complex, the Lexington which is not on the picture. He said he felt this would cause confusion and cause a traffic jam. He said his complex is a quiet beautiful place to live. Mayor Reiman said the Lexington is 100-150 feet away and not in the intersection. Wayne said this is only going to cause congestion with multiple ways to get through they don't need the extension. He said the people in the complex are against it there are other ways to get to the ferry. He said the owners of the complex don't want this. Mayor Reiman said this is not just for the ferry terminal, it is an idea of bringing residents directly to the waterfront and has been on the books for many years. He explained how people would get to ferry terminal; he said they are not going to use the Carteret Avenue extension. He said he understands the residents' concerns and explained how people will be getting to the ferry terminal. Wayne said additional traffic lights will hinder traffic since there is another light right down the road. Mayor Reiman said the lights will be signalized and timed by the county who did studies. He said the planners and engineering testified that this will be safe for everyone with traffic lights. He said the Borough asked the property owners for input on gates and parking for the residents. Wayne asked why the Borough is spending taxpayers' money to do this. Mayor Reiman said funding is in place for the project which was talked about for many years and explained. He said he understands and respects the residents' concerns. He said any input the residents have, the engineers would listen to and spoke about talks the Borough had with the property owners and what was proposed and what the owners wanted or did not want. JUAN SANTOS Juan Santos thanked everyone and said he walks with his wife and dogs to the waterfront and explained how they get there and said he felt it is dangerous because of the trucks that go 80 mph. He said he felt this project is a great idea. FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) Joe Agliata said this is a good thing for all the walkers on Carteret JOE AGLIATA Avenue who will now be able to cross safely to get to the waterfront. He said property owners should welcome the improvements and said he felt the changes would make properties more valuable. Antonia Alario said she felt this is a bad idea adding 12,000 day trips ANTONIA ALARIO to the waterfront each day. She said the Rahway bridge is crumbling and always has traffic, the Port Reading bridge floods. She said traffic should not go through residential areas and dumped on Carteret Avenue. She said she works in Manhattan and will not use the ferry because she will not walk down to ferry or walk back in the dark, she said she could be mugged and no one would see her. Mayor Reiman said the Carteret Avenue extension is independent from the ferry project and explained how people will get there. He said it is not intended to handle 12,000 cars a day. Antonia Alario suggested ways to come in and out. Taqualla Lowman said she was a parent and the extension makes for TAQUALLA safe pedestrian walkways, her daughter is in Columbus School and LOWMAN there is no safe pedestrian walkway, reducing the speed limit will allow children and parents to get to the waterfront safely. Floria Butts said she is against the Carteret Avenue extension and the FLORIA BUTTS owners of Meridian Square and Meridian Terrace are against it as well. Mayor Reiman said the owners are against the extension now because they are not developers for the waterfront, they proposed the extension and the agreement has since been terminated with them; they are no longer the developer and now they are against it. Floria Butts said she felt this would interrupt the resident's quality of life, present an unsafe situation, create noise, pollution, and add traffic to the area. She said she moved here for peace and quiet and tranquility. She said the redevelopment of the waterfront gives people something to do but they do not need a thruway through the complex or forcefully take property. She asked if traffic would be monitored, and said she felt it will be unsafe for children. She said she enjoys walking to and from the waterfront. She said children from Columbus, Middle and Junior High Schools walls Carteret Avenue and she feels it is unsafe. 01 FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) Mayor Reiman said this doesn't take away the ability to walk, there will be signals to walk and explained. MARTIN MURRAY Martin Murray, Carteret Board of Education President and 30 year resident said the intersection at Roosevelt Avenue and Carteret Avenue effects Columbus School families, and said he felt this is will be additional safety for the children. TANBIR SINGH Tanbir Singh said he walks Carteret Avenue with his dog which allows a direct path to the waterfront. He said the area will have more traffic control and supports this, he said he loves this town. SAHAKIMA WHITE- Shakima White -Ellis said she is a concerned parent; the schools give ELLIS kids permission to walk home, she said she does not give permission for her children to walk home. She said she felt the death rate will go up, this will bring crime and homelessness. She said property values will go down. She said the waterfront is all business, the town should be thinking about the people who live here. Mayor Reiman said he doesn't know how anyone can be opposed to Waterfront Park and spoke about what was along the waterfront many years ago and the improvements made over the years. He understands everyone's concerns about the access road but they should look at how it will benefit the residents of the community. CAROL WILLIAMS Carol Williams, resident for six (6) years said traffic getting out of Meridian Square is terrible when she tries to get out to go to work, even though there are two people and sometimes a police officer in the area. She said she loves the waterfront and sometimes she goes through the police department to get there. She asked why the road couldn't go through the police department. Mayor Reiman said this would be eliminating some parking, putting back some; the landlord doesn't want any additional parking on the other side. He said the Borough wanted to add angled parking to make up for spaces taken away. Trevor Taylor explained that there would be additional parking but the landlord doesn't want them and showed the area on the map. Mayor Reiman said they would be eliminating 60-70 spaces and bringing back 30-40, there could have had 16-17 more but the landlord doesn't want them. 10 FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) Wayne said a ton of parking spaces are being eliminated. Mayor Reiman agreed and said the property owner doesn't want additional spaces, then said more than half of the spaces are being built back. Carol Williams asked why where additional apartments built; they could have used that space. Mayor Reiman said he doesn't know, he wasn't the mayor or on the council at that time. WAYNE CAROL WILLIAMS Tyrone Lowman said he is a realtor and lived in Carteret over 20 TYRONE LOWMAN years. He said home values are going through the roof in Carteret, this project will increase values. He said people move here because it is safe and taxes are low. He said his daughter goes to Columbus School and the traffic is bad now. Santhosh Janandhahigh asked if the new angled parking will take away SANTHOSH the children's park. JANANDHAHIGH Trevor Taylor said the park will be okay and pointed the area out on the map, he said they will not be losing the playground area. Mayor Reiman said children will play where they are playing now, but recommendations to improve the area are welcome. He said people should understand that the court approved this and the project starts construction in 10-12 weeks. He said he doesn't expect to make everyone happy all of the time. Santhosh Janandhahigh asked if the dumpster was going. Mayor Reiman said they are waiting for the property owner to tell them where they want the dumpster and property shed located. Santhosh Janandhahigh asked why not just a traffic light. Mayor Reiman asked Trevor Taylor if the Borough could just put traffic signals up without plans and improvements. Trevor Taylor said an analysis nnist be done. Hiz Lady Talisa Andrews said this is something that has be in the HIZ LADY works for many years. She said as long as the landlord was benefiting TALISA ANDREWS IN FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) financially they wanted this, residents were never a concern of property owners but were always a concern of the mayor and council. She said she knows from being on the Redevelopment Agency that the public always has input on projects. She said this mayor and council anytime there is a concern of the residents, it is a concern of theirs. She said they did their due diligence and felt as opposed to working against each other, everyone needs to work with each other because bottom line is this project will happen. She said it has been in the works for 40 years, then said as long as they were benefrtting financially, the owners wanted it, now that they are not benefrtting, they don't want it. PUBLIC HEARING There being no further comments or objections to the Carteret Avenue CLOSED extension project, upon MMS&C, Councilmembers Diaz and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was closed. MAYOR REIMAN Mayor Reinan said this was a special presentation for the Carteret Avenue extension project giving the public the opportunity to hear about this, it has been in design for many years. He said a simple Google search will show over 56,000 pieces of information on the ferry terminal and/or the Carteret Avenue extension. He said the Borough mails out a monthly newsletter to every home in Carteret — 8,500. He said he appreciated everyone coming out and said any recommendations on making the project safer, please share with the engineers, or the mayor and council. He said when the Borough applies for money, they apply for a specific projects you just can't use funds for anything. He said to date the Borough has been awarded over $56 million dollars in federal, county and state funds. He said the waterfront and ferry terminal are unrelated to the Carteret Avenue extension. He said the bridge is owned by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, they have asked the Turnpike to upgrade bridge and spoke about the improvements. He said Roosevelt Avenue is a county route and the Borough can't control the widening of it but that the Borough has suggested they widen the road. He said he appreciates everyone's concerns and realizes there will be a slight impact to area residents, but wants to make it as little as possible. He reminded everyone that any recommendations can be submitted to the mayor and council who rely on engineers and professionals. 12 FEBRUARY 22, 2024 (continued) There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carmela Pogorzelski, RMC Municipal Clerk 193 MARCH 4, 2024 N A Special Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of SPECIAL MEETING Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, remotely, via telephone call -in. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Vincent Bellino Jorge Diaz Ajmar Johal Randy Krum SusanNaples Noted absent was Councilmember Dennis DiMascio. Also noted present were Carmela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. SILENT PRAYER The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the PLEDGE OF Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. ALLEGIANCE Notice of today's meeting was emailed to the Home News Tribune STATEMENT OF posted on the bulletin board, the doors of Borough Hall and the MEETING NOTICE Borough's website: www.carteret.net on February 27, 2024. Notice was also published in the Home News Tribune on March 1, 2024. The Purpose of the meeting was to adopt a Green Acres Enabling PURPOSE OF Resolution for the Arthur Kill River Walk North Project and any other THE MEETING business that may come before the Council. 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 Diaz and Krum and AGENDA ITEMS unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, & NEW BUSINESS the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions/Agenda items and new business. MARCH 4, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING There being no comments or objections to the Resolution/Agenda CLOSED items or new business, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: 1. #24-61 Green Acres Enabling Resolution, Re: #1201-21-019 — Arthur Kill River Walk North. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. At approximately 10:02 a.m. Councilmember Dennis DiMascio was NOTED PRESENT noted present. Resolution #24-61 was introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION #24-61 RESOLUTION 924-61 NJDEP ENABLING RESOLUTION "STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL ARTHUR KIILL RIVER PROTECTION GREEN ACRES PROGRAM ENABLING WALK NORTH RESOLUTION FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING REQUEST" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:03 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Carmela Pogorzelski, RMC Municipal Clerk i Qhbx lna= No. #24-2 of f4P AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 254-62 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTE RE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret (the "Borough") as follows: Section I § 254-62 of Chapter 254 entitled VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC of the Code of the Borough of Carteret shall be amended and supplemented to add the following private properties: 300, 400, and 500 Salt Meadow Road Section 2 All ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with the provision of this ordinance are hereby repealed limited to the extent of any such inconsistency. Section 3 If any section, paragraph, sub -division, clause or provision of this ordinance is adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph, sub -division, clause or provision so adjudged and the remainder of this ordinance shall be deemed valid and effective. Section 4 This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication according to applicable law. RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JORAL DIAZ RRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV -Not Vonng XOR -Indicates Vote to Overrate Veto Adopted on first reading of the Council of the Borough of Carteret, N.S., on February 8, 2024 Adopted on second reading after hearing on March 7 2024 APPROVED BY MAYOR ON BOROUGH CLERK Poolutiou of f4e �30roulg4 of an exec, N� OL No. Date of Adoption March 7, 2024 DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL HSA WHEREAS, applications have been properly made to the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret by ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL HSA; and WHEREAS, it appears that the applicants are qualified to be licensed and the members designated to conduct RAFFLES and to assist are bona frde'mennbers of the applicant; and WHEREAS, the applicants have signified that the games will be played in accordance with Rules 6, 7 and 8 of the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission's Regulations; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, that the Municipal Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to execute the endorsement of the Mayor and Council by issuing proper presentation of the applications and fees, two (2) RAFFLE LICENSES to the applicants; and BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be sent forthwith to the Legalized Games of Chance Commission, P.O. Box 46000, Newark, New Jersey 07101. I hereby certify that this Resolution is a true copy of the original Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey at the Council Meeting on March 7, 2024. DATED: March 7, 2024 CARMELA POGORZELSKL RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES I NO I NV I A.D. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. HELLINO 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 March 7, 2024 MtINTCTPAT CT R.RK ?ezatution of the jgoraug4 of Tartrut, N. 5. No. Date of Adoution March 7. e APPROVING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2024 ANNUAL SID I BUDGET WHEREAS, the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. (the "CBP"), the district management corporation for the Borough of Carteret ("Borough") Special Improvement District ("SID"), has submitted its proposed SID I Budget for the 2024 Calendar Year ("SID I Budget'), a copy of which is attached hereto, for ultimate adoption by the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the applicable law, the Governing Body wishes to hereby Introduce and Approve said SID I Budget as presented. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: That the above referenced 2024 SID I Budget is hereby Introduced and Approved by title. 2. That Appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary action to'have the said 2024 SID I Budget advertised in The Star Ledger in the issue of April 1, 2024 for a public hearing thereon to be held on April 11, 2024, as provided bylaw. Adopted this 7" day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024, CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JORAL 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 March 7, 2024 MUNICTPAT. CTERK ?eoolu#iou of #4e "Ploroug4 of Tartexex, Y5. No. Date of Adootio o_March 7,...: APPROVING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2024 ANNUAL SID II BUDGET WHEREAS, the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. (the "CBP"), the district management corporation for the Borough of Carteret ("Borough") Special Improvement District ("SID"), has submitted its proposed SID II Budget for the 2024 Calendar Year ("SID II Budget"), a copy of which is attached hereto, for ultimate adoption by the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the applicable law, the Governing Body wishes to hereby Introduce and Approve said SID II Budget as presented. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. That the above referenced 2024 SID II Budget is hereby Introduced and Approved by title. 2. That Appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all necessary action to have the said 2024 SID II Budget advertised in The Star Ledger in the issue of April 1, 2024 for a public hearing thereon to be held on April 11, 2024, as provided by law. Adopted this 7" day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO I NV I A.B. 11 COUNCILMAN YES I NO I NY I A.B. BELLING JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote A➢- Absent NVjiotingXOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto I!I Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council March 7, 2024 MHNTCTPAr (F.RR �Reoolu#Yon of #4Q Poroq4 of (far#ere#, N01 Ra Date of Adoption March 7, 2024 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE DESIGN STUDIOS, LLC FOR COMPUTER IT SUPPORT AND SECURITY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of specialized computer IT support and security services; and WHEREAS, Design Studios, 6567 SW 53`d Terrace, Miami FL 33155, possesses the requisite skill and expertise to provide said services; and WHEREAS, Design Studios, LLC has submitted a proposal to provide said computer IT support and security services in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are or will be available for said purpose. AccL #: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The proposal from Design Studios, LLC to provide computer IT support and security services in an amoulit not to exceed $70,000.00 is hereby approved. 2. This action is approved as an award of a professional services contract. Adopted this 7a' day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024. CARMBLAPOGORZLSKI, Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLING 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 _ March 7, 2024 MIINTCTPAT. CT.ERK tt� �Reskllufiau of #4e �30roug4 of &rt e#, Date of AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL PRE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TORCON, INC. N. 5. March 7, 2024 WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of professional preconstruction services for the Borough of Carteret Ferry Terminal; and WHEREAS, Torcon, Inc., possess the requisite skill and expertise to provide said services; and WHEREAS, Torcon, Inc. has submitted a proposal to provide said preconstruction services at a total cost not to exceed $70,595.00; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have reviewed said proposal; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are or will be available for said purpose. Account # NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. That the proposal from Torcon, Inc. for professional preconstruction services with regard to the Borough of Carteret Ferry Terminal at a total cost not to exceed $70,595.00, billable in accordance Torcon's existing contract with the Borough, is hereby approved. 2. That 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 Fair and Open Process as authorized by law. 3. A copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing Department and Torcon, Inc. Adopted this 7`n day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. BELLING 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 March 7, 2024 MDNTCTPA7. Cf PW �Wolufivu of fhe 190rvugh of Tarfexe#, M Date of Adoption March 72024 RESCINDING PART OF RESOLUTION #24-52 REGARDING THE AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SITE IMPROVEMENTS UPLAND WORK FOR THE CARTERET FERRY TERMINAL AT ARTHUR KILL WHEREAS, upon full review by the Borough's Law Director of the bid submittals for the Upland Work For The Carteret Ferry Terminal At Arthur Kill (the "Project"), the Law Director has determined that Tomco was not on the New Jersey Department of Transportation, (the "Department") listing of contractors prequalified for construction projects value over Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) as required by the Bid Specifications; and WHEREAS, upon consultation with the Department, the funding review and approval agency for this Project, the Law Director has confirmed that this prequalifieation requirement is a non-waivable requirement to be deemed a responsible bidder for this Project, and has so advised the Governing Body, -'and WHEREAS, in light of the foregoing, the Law Director has advised the governing Body that Tomen's bid is submittal must be rejected. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex and State of New Jersey as follows: . 1. That, upon the advice of the Law Director, the portion of Resolution #24- 52 conditionally accepting the bid of Tomco Construction, Inc., for the Site Improvements Upland Work for The Carteret Ferry Terminal at Arthur Kill is hereby rescinded. 2. That the balance of said Resolution regarding Grade Construction's bid withdrawal remains in full force and effect. 3. That a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Borough's Law Director, and Consulting Engineer, CME Associates. Adopted this 7" day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN VES NO NV A.D. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. BELLINO JOIIAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASOIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AD -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council Plarch 7, 2024 MUNICIPAL CIERK lboolution of fhe orough of aurfere#, N�c No. Date of Adoption March 7, 2024 AMENDING THE WEST CARTERET MINUS STREET RETAIL REDEVELOPMENT AREA, PHASE II WHEREAS, pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., as amended and supplemented (the "Redevelopment Law") the Borough of Carteret (`Borough") previously established the West Carteret Minue Street Retail Redevelopment Area, Phase II, ("Redevelopment Area" or "Area") and adopted a Redevelopment Plan therefore; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Planner has recommended that 110 Minue Street, currently identified as Block 2706, Lot 1, on the Official Tax Map of the Borough, (the "Property") should be removed from the Redevelopment Area and, thus, the development of said property not be governed by the resultant Redevelopment Plan for the Area; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council, having considered the Planner's recommendation, is supportive of removing the Property from the Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows: Section 1. That 110 Minue Street, Block 2706, Lot 1, is hereby removed from the West Carteret Minue Street Retail Redevelopment Area, Phase II. Section 2. That the development of 110 Minue Street is not governed by the West Carteret Minue Street Retail Redevelopment Plan, Phase II. Section 3. That the Appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to take any action(s) in furtherance of the put -poses of within Resolution. Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Adopted this 7d' day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024. CARMELA POOORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RLCORD Or COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV I A.B. 11 COUNCILMAN YES I NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOIIAL 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 March 7 2024 MUNTCTPAT. CT FRK �Imlu#ton of toe Poxoug4 of Tarti d, Dateof Adoption March 7�2024 CONFIRMING CLOSING OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret ("Borough") has previously authorized and conducted a Public Sale for the real property located at 37 Louis Sheet, Block 5003, Lot 12, on the Borough's Official Tax Map, ( the `Property"), all pursuant and in accordance with provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 12-13; and WHEREAS, Waqas Akhtar, subsequently joined in contract by his wife, Humera Kanwal, of 34 Westside Avenue, Avenel, N.J. 07001, was the highest bidder for said Property, in the amount of Pour Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($480,000.00), and in accordance with the provisions of Resolution #23-264 authorizing and directing the sale and the Public Notice advertising the same; and WHEREAS, the Borough hereby accepts the aforesaid qualifying bid, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Deed, and any other necessary documents prepared and/or approved by the Borough's Law Director, to effectuate the transfer of title to 37 Louis Street, all in accordance with the Resolution authorizing the aforesaid Public Sale and resultant qualifying bid for said Property. 2. That any and all Appropriate Borough Officials/Officers are hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents to effectuate the purposes herein; and all such prior acts are hereby similarly ratified. Adopted this 7's day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024, CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NY A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NY A.B. BEILINO 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 March 7, 2024 Mt1NTCTPAT CTE.RK Yezolutiou of #4e Pozour h of Turfad, N. 0C No. Date of Adoptio March 7 2024 MIDDLESUX COUNTY RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT WHEREAS, the County of Middlesex in continuing to recognize the importance of recycling and the role that the individual municipalities play in conjunction with the County towards achieving an exemplary recycling rate has proposed to provide grant monies to municipalities through the Recycling Enhancement Grant ("REG") Program; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the REG Program to provide funds to qualifying municipalities to be used for a 40 Yard heavy duty recycling container and a rolling platform ladder at the recycling center to enhance a municipality's recycling program; and WHEREAS, it appears to be in the West interest of the Borough of Carteret and its citizens to apply for this grant; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret that the recycling coordinator and/or the Director of Engineering/DPW islare hereby authorized to submit the attached application for consideration of a grant to the Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management. Adopted this 7" day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 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 Vole AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR-Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council March 7, 2024 MIINTCTPAT t1TFRK No. Yeoafutian of the �garogh of aartaef, Nw J, Date of Adoption March 7, 2024 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN CARTERET FERRY TERMINAL IN WATER WORK PRE -CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of specialized engineering services for the Ferry Terminal in Water Work Pre -Construction and Construction Administration Services. WHEREAS, Colliers Engineering & Design, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 3400, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733, possesses the requisite experience and expertise to provide said services; and WHEREAS, Colliers Engineering & Design has submitted a proposal to provide said services at a total cost not to exceed $100,000.00; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council have reviewed said proposal; acid WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are or will be available for said purpose. Acct. # 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 Colliers Engineering & Design for engineering services with regard to Ferry Terminal in Water Work Pre -Construction and Construction Administration Services at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00 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 Fair and Open Process as authorized by law. 3. A copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough's Finance Department, the Borough Director of Engineering and Colliers Engineering & Design. Adopted this 71' day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV, A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. HELLINO JOHAL DIA.Z KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of (he Municipal Council March 7 2024 MIINTCTPAT CTF.RIZ � -zvrlu tan of #4e jgarag4 of (garfad, No. Date of Adoption March 7. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON -FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE CARTEI2ET MARINA WHEREAS, the BOROUGH OF CARTERET is in need of Maintenance of the Carteret Marina in the Borough as a non -fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of NJ.SA. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5; and WHEREAS, Bellingham Marine has submitted a proposal indicating they will provide these services for $33,650.00; and WHEREAS, Bellingham Marine has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Bellingham Marine has not made any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the Borough of Carteret in the previous one year, and that the contract will prohibit Bellingham Marine from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract, and WHEREAS, the CFO has certified the availability of funds; and Account ll: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret authorizes the CFO to enter into a contract with Bellingham Marine as described herein; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Eutity Certification and the Determination of Value be placed on file with this resolution. Adopted this T° day of March, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on March 8, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. BELLINO JOBAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overmle Veto Adopted at a meeting ofthe Municipal Council March 7, 2024 MNNTCTPAT CTRRR