HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/21/24 Council MeetingCOUNCIL MEETING
A. ROLL CALL:
ORDER OF BUSINESS MARCH 219 2024
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
it Jorge Diaz
it Dennis DiMascio
41 Ajmar Johal
Randy Krum
it Susan Naples
B. SILENT PRAYER and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
C. STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE: The Annual 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: March 7, 2024
E. PRESENTATIONS:
Sophie Wutkowski
Kiara Salva
F. PUBLIC PORTION ON RESOLUTIONS AGENDA ITEMS AND NEW BUSINESS:
Three (3) minutes per person.
G. MEETING CLOSED TO PUBLIC.
H. RESOLUTIONS:
1. #24-73 Authorizing Disposal of Salvage Equipment.
2. #24-74 Authorizing Contract for 2024 Parks & Fields Maintenance & Repairs.
3. #24-75 Award of Bid for Waterfront Park Landscaping Maintenance Program.
4. #24-76 Professional Services — CME Associates, Geotechnical Investigation
Block 304, Lots 2.01, 2.02 & 4.
5. #24-77 Approving Partial Payment Certificate #5 & Change Order #1 Final,
Re: NJDEP ONRR Grant River Walk Phase IIA — Northern Section.
6. #24-78 Authorizing Grant Application from NJ Department of Community
Affairs Local Recreation Improvement Grant.
7. #24-79 Authorizing Bids for Collection, Removal & Disposal of Garbage and
Trash Refuse.
8. #24-80 Authorizing Bids for Annual Sewer System Emergency Services
Contract.
9. #24-81 Authorizing Receipt of Bids for Dorothy Street Pump Station
Rehabilitation.
10. #24-82 Authorizing Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fees Overpayments.
11. #24-83 Professional Services — Colliers Engineering & Design, Re: River
Walk Phase IIB.
12. #24-84 Authorizing Receipt of Bids for Boardwalk Phase IIB.
13. #24-85 Authorizing NJDOT LTPF 2024/2025 Grant Application.
I. PAYMENT OF BILLS:
1. List of all bills properly audited and signed.
J. REPORTS:
1. Board of Health — February 2024
K. ADJOURNMENT.
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www.carteret.net
MARCH 7, 2024
The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of AGENDA MEETING
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting March 21, 2024 was held
Thursday, Thursday, March 7, 2024, at approximately 6:00 p.m.
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
Dennis DiMascio
Ajmar Johal
Randy Krum
Susan Naples
Also noted present were Municipal Clerk, Carmela Pogorzelski and
Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director.
PRAYER, PLEDGE
The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum.
*Clerk's Note
The Annual Notice was emailed to The Home News Tribune and The The incorrect meeting
Star Ledger, posted on the bulletin board and on the doors of the notice information was
Memorial Municipal Building on January 2, 2024. Notice was listed on the Order of
published in The Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger on January Business — this is the
9, 2024. All items being voted on tonight were posted on the correct information.
Borough's website, www.carteret.net prior to tonight's meeting.
Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Bellino and Naples and APPROVAL OF
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the MINUTES
minutes of February 22, 2024 and March 4, 2024 were approved as
transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
MARCH 7, 2024
(continued)
ORDINANCE #24-2 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #24-2 was introduced and
AMENDING AND adopted on First Reading on February 8, 2024. It was duly published
SUPPLEMENTING in the Home News Tribune on February 28, 2024 with notice that it
SECTION §254-62 will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on
OF THE CODE March 7, 2024, 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.
Mayor Reiman said this has to do with Title 39, inspections on the new
Crow Development.
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 Krum and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, By Councilmembers Krum and Naples
"AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
SECTION §254-62 OF THE CODE OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the
affirmative.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED: MARCH 7, 2024
INTRODUCED: FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Hearing held: MARCH 7.2024
Approved by: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN
Advertised as Finally Adopted: MARCH 14 2024
MARCH 7, 2024
(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 Bellino and Krum 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.
There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions/Agenda
items or new business, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino HEARING CLOSED
and DiMasio and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership
present, the meeting was closed.
RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS
1. #24-62 Directing the Issuance of Raffle Licenses to St. Joseph
School HSA.
2.
#24-63
Approving the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2024
Annual SID I Budget.
3.
#24-64
Approving the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2024
Annual SID II Budget.
4.
#24-65
Professional Services — Design Studios, LLC, Re: IT
Support and Security Services.
5.
#24-66
Professional Preconstruction Services — Torcon, Inc.,
Re: Ferry Terminal.
6.
#24-67
Rescinding Part of Resolution #24-52, Site
Improvements Upland Award.
7.
#24-68
Amending the West Carteret Minue Street Retail
Redevelopment Area, Phase II.
8.
#24-69
Authorizing Closing of Real Property.
9.
#24-70
Middlesex County Recycling Enhancement Grant
Resolution.
10.
#24-71
Professional Services — Colliers Engineering &
Design, Re: Ferry Terminal In Water Pre -Construction
and Construction Services.
11.
#24-72
Award of Contract for Maintenance of the Marina.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions #24-62 through #24-72 were introduced by Mayor Reiman
and referred to the Council for action.
MARCH 7, 2024
(continued)
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Diaz
RESOLUTION #24-62
RESOLUTION #24-62
ST. JOSEPH HSA "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES
RAFFLES TO ST. JOSEPH HSA"
RESOLUTION #24-63
RESOLUTION #24-63
2024 SID I BUDGET "APPROVING THE CARTERET BUSINESS
PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2024 ANNUAL SID I BUDGET"
RESOLUTION #24-64
RESOLUTION #24-64
2024 SID II BUDGET "APPROVING THE CARTERET BUSINESS
PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2024 ANNUAL SID II BUDGET"
RESOLUTION #24-65
RESOLUTION #24-65
IT SUPPORT & "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SECURITY - DESIGN CONTRACT WITH DESIGN STUDIOS, LLC
STUDIOS, LLC FOR COMPUTER IT SUPPORT AND
SECURITY SERVICES"
RESOLUTION #24-66 RESOLUTION #24-66
TORCON, INC.
FERRY TERMINAL "AUTHORIING A PROFESSIONAL
PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH TORCON, INC."
RESOLUTION #24-67 RESOLUTION #24-67
RESCINDING PART
OF #24-52 TOMCO "RESCINDING PART OF RESOLUTION #24-52 THE
UPLAND WORK FOR AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SITE
FERRY TERMINAL IMPROVEMENTS UPLAND WORK FOR THE
CARTERET FERRY TERMINAL AT ARTHUR KILL"
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MARCH 7, 2024
(Continued)
RESOLUTION #24-68
"AMENDING THE WEST CARTERET MINUE STREET
RETAIL REDEVELOPMENT AREA, PHASE IP"
RESOLUTION #24-69
"CONFIRMING CLOSING OF REAL PROPERTY"
RESOLUTION #24-70
"MIDDLESEX COUNTY RECYCLING
ENHANCEMENT GRANT"
RESOLUTION #24-71
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COLLIERS
ENGINEERING & DESIGN
CARTERET FERRY TERMINAL IN WATER WORK
PRE -CONSTRUCTION & CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES"
RESOLUTION 424-72
"AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A NON -FAIR
AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE
OF THE CARTERET MARINA"
were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember DiMascio Abstained on Resolutions #24-63 and #24-
64 and voted in the Affirmative on all other Resolutions.
RESOLUTION #24-68
REMOVING 110
MINUE STREET
FROM
REDEVELOPMENT
AREA, PHASE II
RESOLUTION #24-69
37 LOUIS STREET
RESOLUTION #24-70
RECYCLING GRANT
WASTE CONTAINER
RESOLUTION #24-71
COLLIERS — FERRY
TERMINALIN
WATER WORK
RESOLUTION #24-72
MARINA
MAINTENANCE
BELLINGHAM
MARINE
ADOPTED
MARCH 7, 2024
(continued)
PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples, all bills
appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Johal, Krum and Naples voted in the
affirmative.
REPORTS Reports:
1. Clerk's Office - February 2024
2. Inspection of Buildings — February 2024
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Bellino and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
ADJOURNED There being no further comments or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carmela Pogorzelski, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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Date of Adoption March 21, 2024
AUTHORIZING DIRECTOR Or INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
TO DISPOSE OF SALVAGE EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret has in its possession salvage equipment and
miscellaneous items; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough of Carteret to authorize the disposal
of said items; and
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 Director of Information Technology of the Borough of
Carteret is hereby authorized to dispose of said salvage equipment
and miscellaneous items per the attached list.
2. A copy of this Resolution be forwarded to' the Borough's
Purchasing Agent and Director of Information Technology.
Adopted this 21" day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024,
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
ptarch 21, 2024
MUNICIPAL CLERK
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No. #24-74
Date of
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A WINDOW CONTRACT FOR 2024
CARTERET PARKS & FIELDS LAWN MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 of seq., which the cost
of goods and/or services are under the Borough's bid threshold but exceed $17,500.Q0 a
resolution to approve that the contract is compliant with the New Jersey Local Unit Pay
To Play Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret needs maintenance and repairs to various Borough
parks and fields; and
WHEREAS, the Borough did receive quotes for this service the following company:
TruGreen $11,359.08 to be the most advantageous quote for cost and service; and
WHEREAS, the above named business or businesses have completed and submitted a
Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies the business entity 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 the above named
vendors from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Carteret
authorizes the Purchasing Agent on behalf of the Borough to issue and execute a Purchase
Order for the foregoing, with funds certified available by the Chief Financial Officer; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Finance Officer is hereby authorized to
arrange to pay for the foregoing in accordance with the terms of the purchase order.
Account #:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Business Disclosure Entity Certification be on
file with this resolution and will be published in accordance with the Applicable law.
Cannela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Adopted this 21" day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MUNICIPAT. CTF.RK
yvezolution of t�e porog4 of Tar#ere ' Y. 51
No, #24-75
Date of Adoption March 21, 2024
AWARDING BID FOR WATERFRONT PARK
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Borough has publicly advertised for the receipt of bids for the Waterfront Park
Landscaping Maintenance Program on behalf of the Carteret Port Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Borough has solicited and received one (1) bid proposal for the Waterfront Park
Landscaping Maintenance Program:
Total Amount
1. Lawngevity Landscape & Design, LLC $ 36,915.00
WHEREAS, Lawngevity Landscape & Design, LLC, has submitted the lowest bid for said
contract as evidenced by the response on file with the Borough's Purchasing Department and with
the Borough Engineer; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Engineer has reviewed the above bid proposals and has recommended
the award of a contract to Lawngevity Landscape & Design, LLC, in a total amount not to exceed
$36,915.00; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are or will be available for said
purpose. Acet.#
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RES0LVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret as follows:
1. That the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to enter into a
contract with Lawngevity Landscape & Design, LLC of Carteret, N.J. for the
Waterfront Park Landscaping Maintenance Program for the suns of $36,915.00 in
accordance in all respects with the request for proposals and bid on same.
2. That a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing
Department and Borough Engineer and the Carteret Port Authority.
3. That the aforementioned award of bid is contingent upon formal approval from
the New Jersey Department of Labor, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance.
Adopted this 21" day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024,
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN
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X- Indicate Vote An - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrate Veto
Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21 2M4
MUNTCTPAT. CTE,RK
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#24-76
Date of Adoption March 21, 2024
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH
CME ASSOCIATES FERRY TERMINAL GEOTECHNICAL
INVESTIGATION SERVICES - BLOCK 304, LOTS 2.01, 2.02 & 4
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of professional Geotechnical
Investigation Services for Block 304, Lots 2.01, 2.02 & 4; and
WHEREAS, the Borough'sConsulting Engineers, CME Associates, possess the
requisite skill and expertise to provide said services; and
WHEREAS, CME Associates has submitted a proposal to provide said engineering
services at a total cost not to exceed $25,985.00; 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 film CME Associates for professional Geoteehnical
Investigation Services for the Ferry Terminal - Block 304, Lots 2,01, 2.02
& 4 at a total cost not to exceed $29,985.00, billable in accordance with
CMS'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(I)(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 CME Associates.
Adopted this 21" day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 202400.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN
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X- Indicate Vote AS - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrate Veto
Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
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No. #24-77 - Date of Adoption March 21, 2024
APPROVING PARTIAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE #5
& CHANGE ORDER #1 FINAL NJDEP ONRR GRANT RIVER WALK
PHASE I IA - NORTHERN SECTION
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Carteret has previously awarded a contract to Epic
Management, Inc. in the original contract amount of $2,768,110.00 for the NJDEP ONRR Grant River
Walk Phase IIA-Northern Section; and
WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer for the project, Colliers Engineering & Design, 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 Partial Payment Certificate #5 &
Change Order # I Final (see attached); and
WHEREAS, Partial Payment Certificate 45 & Change Order 111 Final 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, Change Order 91 Final provides for a net decrease in the contract price in the amount of
$437,205.33, resulting in a revised contract price of $2,330,904.67 including all previously approved
change orders; and
WHEREAS, the Borough's Consulting Engineer, Colliers Engineering & Design 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 Partial Payment Certificate #5 and Change Order #1 attached hereto and
made a part hereof, resulting in a net decrease of $437,205.33 and resulting in a
revised contract price of $2,330,904.67 is hereby approved.
2. That the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute Partial
Payment Certificate 95 and Change Order #1, and issue payment thereon, based
upon the recommendation of the Borough Engineer and subject to attorney's
review of the maintenance bond.
3. A copy of this resolution and a fully executed copy of Partial Payment
Certificate #5 & the Change Order #1 be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing
Department and Colliers Engineering & Design for distribution to Epic
Management, Inc.
Adopted this 2 1 a day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OP COUNCIL VOTE
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X- Indicate Vote AD -Absent NY -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrate Veto
Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
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lRezolution of #4e jgoxog4 o£ &rflnd' Y� 4.
No. #24-78
Dale of Adoption March 21 r 2024
AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
LOCAL RECREATION IMPROVEMENT GRANT
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for a maximum of $100,000 to carry out
a project to extend the existing turf section of Waterfront Park in an effort to create a
multi -purpose recreational space.
BE IT RESOLVED,
I) that the Borough of Carteret does hereby authorize the application for such a grant;
and,
2) recognizes and accepts that the Department may offer a lesser or greater amount
and therefore, upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department
of Community Affairs, does further authorize the execution of any such grant
agreement; and also, upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the
Department, does further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to the terms of
the agreement between the Borough of Carteret and the New Jersey Department of
Community Affairs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the persons whose names, titles, and signatures
appear below are authorized to sign the application, and that they or their successors in
said titles are authorized to sign the agreement, and any other documents necessary in
connection therewith:
Carmela Pogorzelski Daniel J. Reiman
Municipal Clerk Mayor
CERTIFICATION:
I, Carmela Pogorzelski, the Clerk of the Borough of Carteret hereby certify that at a
meeting of
the Governing Body held on March 21, 2024 the above Resolution was duly adopted.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MUNICIPAL CLERK
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Yezolution of t4e PIoxog4 of Turtexet, N. 1.
No. #24-79
Date of Adoption March 21, 2024
AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR COLLECTION, REMOVAL
& DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND TRASH REFUSE
WHERE'AS, there is a need for Collection, Removal and Disposal of Garbage and Trash
Refuse in the Borough of Carteret; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough of Carteret to accept bids for said
services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Carteret that the Purchasing Agent and/or the Director of Public Works are hereby
authorized to advertise for bids for said services.
Adopted this 21" day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN
YES
NO
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COUNCILMAN
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X- Indicate Vote AS - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vole to Overrule Veto
Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
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No. #24-80
Date of
AUTIIORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL
EMERGENCY SEWER SERVICES CONTRACT
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March 21, 2024
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is interested in soliciting bid proposals for.the
annual Sewer Service Contract; and
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 appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to
prepare bid specifications and contract documents and to advertise for
receipt of bids based upon the same for Emergency Sewer Services
Contract.
2. That a copy of this Resolution be for -warded to the Borough's
Purchasing Department and the Borough Engineer.
Adopted this 2151 day of.March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MONICTPAT. Ci ARK
POVIntion of toe �9-ory 4 of Tamed, Y. 5C
No. #24-81
Date of Adoption March 21 e 9094
AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR DOROTHY STREET
PUMP. STATION REHABILITATION
WHEREAS, the Borough needs to solicit bids for emergency rehabilitation work at the
Dorothy Street Pump Station; and
WHEREAS, the Borough's consulting engineer for the rehabilitation work, French &
Parrello Associates has prepared die necessary bid specifications for said work, and has
received other governmental authorization for soliciting said bids for this work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that French & Parrello is hereby
authorized and directed to solicit bids for the aforesaid emergency pump station
rehabilitation work, and the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby further authorized
and directed to take all necessary action to assist French & Parrello Associates in this
effort, all in accordance with applicable law.
Adopted this 21'S day of March 2024
and certified as it true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MUNICIPAL Ci.RRK
I
Ieoolutiou of #4e jgoxoug4 of Tttx ad, N. JL
No, #24-82 Date of Adoption March 21, 2024
AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER
FEES OVERPAYMENT
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector of the Borough of Carteret has reviewed the rolls and determined
that certain monies are due and payable by the Borough of Carteret to certain residents and
property owners within the Borough of Carteret, as an overpayment of'faxes and/or Sewer Fees;
and
WHEREAS, the Tax Collector recommends the immediate reimbursement of the excess funds
currently collected by the Borough of Carteret to certain enumerated individuals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Carteret, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey; that die Tax
Collector is authorized to immediately refund and pay the overpayment of Tax and/or Sewer Fees
to individuals and property owners of the specific properties listed below and/or attached hereto.
BLOCK
LOT
YEAR
TIS
AMOUNT
NAME
2402
15
2023
T
2,088.36
NEW HORIZON
ABSTRACT, INC.
977 STATE RT. #33 W.
STE102
MONROE, NJ 08831
3204
10
2021
T
1,949.90
BOROUGH OF
CARTERET
100 COOKE AVENUE
CARTRERET, NJ 07008
5402
2
2024
T
1,687.34
VANTAGE POINT
TITLE
18167 US HIGHWAY 19
N.
FLOOR3
CLEARWATER, FL
33764
TOTAL
5,725.60
Adopted this 2Ft day of March 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MUNTCTPAI. C1RRK
Y400 u#ton of the �Iorough of Tartmet, N� X.
No. #24-83
Date of Adoption Match 21, 2024
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN
CARTERET RIVER WALK PHASE IIB
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of Additional Engineering Services for
the Expansion of the Carteret River Walk Phase IIB.
WHEREAS, Colliers Engineering & Design, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Suite 3400,
Holmdel, New Jersey 07733, possesses the requisite experience and expertise to provide
said set -vices; and
WHEREAS, Colliers Engineering & Design has submitted a proposal to provide said
services at a total cost not to exceed $54,250.00; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the Council have reviewed said proposal; and
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
Additional Engineering Services with regard to the Expansion
of the Carteret River Walk Phase IIB at a cost not to exceed
$54,250.00 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(I)(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 21" day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MUNICIPAL CLERK
Atodution of thl �90xoug4 of Tartluf' N� 5C
No. #24-84 Date of
AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OP BIDS FOR
BOARDWALK PHASE IIB
WHEREAS, there is a need for Phase IIB of the Boardwalk to begin; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough of Carteret to accept bids for said
project.
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 appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to
prepare bid specifications and contract documents and to advertise for
receipt of bids based upon the same for Phase IIB of the Boardwalk.
2. That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough's QPA,
Purchasing Department and the Borough Director of Engineering.
Adopted this 21" day of March, 2024
and certified as a true copy of the
original on March 22, 2024.
CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC
Municipal Clerk
RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE
COUNCILMAN
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MUNICIPAL_ CLERK
YewfulYou of #4e J�ozoug4 of (bmart, N� J.
No. #24-85
Date of
APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION
AND EXECUTE A GRANT CONTRACT WITH TIM NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Borough Council of the Borough of
Carteret formally approves the grant application for the above stated project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Municipal Clerk are hereby
authorized to submit an electronic grant application for LTPF-202412025 to the New
Jersey Department of Transportation on behalf of the Borough of Carteret.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the
grant agreement on behalf of the Borough of Carteret and that their signature constitutes
acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approves the execution
of the 2024/2025 grant agreement.
Certified as a true copy of the Resolution adopted by the Borough Council
on this 21" day of March, 2024.
Municipal Clerk
My signature and the Municipal Clerk's seal serve to acknowledge the above resolution
and constitute acceptance of the terms and conditions of the grant agreement and approve
the execution of the grant agreement as authorized by the resolution above.
ATTEST and AFFIX SEAL
Municipal Clerk ' Mayor
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Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council
March 21, 2024
MUNICIPAL Ci.F.RK