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Home My Public Portal About04/25/24 Council MeetingCOUNCIL MEETING ORDER OF BUSINESS APRIL 25, 2024 A. ROLL CALL: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Vincent Bellino Jorge Diaz Dennis DiMascio 66 Ajmar Johal Randy Krum 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 wwwxarteretnet prior to tonight's meeting. D. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: April 11, 2024 E. PRESENTATION: Carteret Jr. High School A Cappella Group F. ORDINANCES: First Reading — 1. #24-5 Adopting Redevelopment Plan for the 21-25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Area. 2. #24-6 Adopting Redevelopment Plan for 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Avenue Redevelopment Area. G. PUBLIC PORTION ON RESOLUTIONS AGENDA ITEMS AND NEW BUSINESS: Three (3) minutes per person. H. MEETING CLOSED TO PUBLIC. I. RESOLUTIONS: 1. #24-105 Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Middlesex County, Re: Automated License Plate Recognition Devices (ALPR). 2. #24-106 Authorizing Emergency Repairs, Re: Hayward Avenue & Beverly Street Pump Stations. 3. #24-107 Professional Services — Excel Environmental Resources, Inc., Re: Preliminary Assessment— Block 2702, Lot 25. 4. #24-108 Award of Contract, Re: Streetscape Tree Trimming. 5. #24-109 Authorizing Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fees Overpayments. 6. #24-110 Designating Blk. 3601, Lts. 1 & 2 as an Area in Need of Redevelopment. 7. #24-111 Accepting RFQs for Qualified Developers in Various Redevelopment Zones. 8. #24-112 Adopting Procedures for the Administration & Inspection of Federal Aid Projects, Re: Carteret Ferry Terminal Building. 9. #24-113 Emergency Sewer Repairs Contract. 10. (l" listing) Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses. J. PAYMENT Or BILLS: 1. List of all bills properly audited and signed. K. REPORTS: 1. Board of Health — March 2024 L. ADJOURNMENT. cp www.carteret.net APRIL 11, 2024 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of AGENDA MEETING Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting April 25, 2024 was held Thursday, April 11, 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 Randy Krum Susan Naples Also noted present were Municipal Clerk, Carmela Pogorzelski and Robert J. Bergen, Esq., Law Director. NOTED ABSENT Noted Absent was Councihnember Ajmar Johal. PRAYER, PLEDGE The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Krum. The Annual Notice was emailed to The Home News Tribune and The STATEMENT OF Star Ledger, 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, wwwxarteret.net prior to tonight's meeting. PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING a) 2024 Annual SID I & II Budgets 2024 ANNUAL SID I & SID II BUDGETS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present the Public Hearing on the 2024 Annual SID I & II Budgets was open. Councilmember DiMascio abstained. APRIL 11, 2024 (continued) HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing on the 2024 Annual SID I & II Budgets to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councihnembers present. Councilmember DiMascio abstained. APPROVAL OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino and unanimous MINUTES affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes of March 21, 2024 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. *Clerk's Not ORDINANCE #24-4 was introduced and adopted on First Reading Ordinance was listed on Order of Business as #23-4, and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public should have been #24-4 Hearing, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Johal was noted absent. ORDINANCE #24-4 ORDINANCE #24-4 CAP BANK ORDINANCE "ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A: 4-45.14)" ORDINANCE #24-3 The Municipal Clerk stated that Ordinance #24-3 was introduced and FULLY FUNDED adopted on First Reading on March 21, 2024. It was duly published in ACQUISITION the Home News Tribune on April 2, 2024 with notice that it will be ORDINANCE considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on April 11, 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 Bellino and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Mayor Reiman declared the Public Hearing to be open. 7 APRIL 11, 2024 (continued) 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 Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, By Councilmembers Diaz and Krum "APPROPRIATING $1,750,000 FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AS REQUIRED BY ADMINISTRATION IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Bellino, Diaz, DiMascio, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Johal was noted absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: APRIL 11, 2024 INTRODUCED: MARCH 21, 2024 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: APRIL 2, 2024 Hearing held: APRIL 11, 2024 Approved by: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: APRIL 17, 2024 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 Naples 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. There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions/Agenda HEARING CLOSED items or new business, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was closed. APRIL 11, 2024 (Continued RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: 1. #24-88 Adoption of the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2024 Annual SID I Budget. 2. #24-89 Adoption of the Carteret Business Partnership, Inc. 2024 Annual SID II Budget. 3. #24-90 Professional Services — DMR Architects, Re: Carteret Pavilion on the Pier. 4. #24-91 Approving Final Payment & Closeout Change Order, Re: Pier Extension and Dock Repairs. 5. #24-92 Professional Services — Excel Environmental Resources, Inc., Re: Sewage Treatment Plant. 6. #24-93 Professional Services — Excel Environmental Resources, Inc., Re: Chrome Park. 7. 424-94 Professional Services — Excel Environmental Resources, Inc., Re: Boat Ramp Parking Lot. 8. #24-95 Awarding Contract to Millennium Strategies, LLC. 9. #24-96 Professional Services — Beacon Planning & Consulting Services, LLC, Re: Various Planning/Engineering Services. 10. #24-97 Award of Contract for UEZ Five Year Plan — Beacon Planning. 11. #24-98 Professional Services — CME Associates, Re: NJDOT FY2024 Municipal Aid Program, Carteret Avenue Road & Streetscape Improvements — Phase I. 12. #24-99 Professional Services — Jardim, Meisner, Salmon, Sprague and Susser, PC, Re: Various Planning Board Legal Matters. 13. #24-100 Authorizing Emergency Repairs, Re: Roosevelt Avenue Pump Station. 14. #24-101 Amending the Washington Avenue Redevelopment Plan. 15. #24-102 Introduction to the 2024 Local Municipal Budget. 16. #24-103 Authorizing Amendment to 2024 Temporary Budget. 17. #24-104 Authorizing Submission and Execution of FY2023 SAFER Grant. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Reiman asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions 424-88 through 424-104 were introduced by Mayor Reiman and referred to the Council for action. APRIL 11, 2024 (continued) Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples RESOLUTION 424-88 "ADOPTING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2024 ANNUAL SID I BUDGET" RESOLUTION #24-89 "ADOPTING THE CARTERET BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, INC. 2024 ANNUAL SID II BUDGET" RESOLUTION #24-90 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WITH DMR ARCHITECTS ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING & REBID CARTERET PAVILION" RESOLUTION #24-91 "APPROVING FINAL PAYMENT & CLOSEOUT CHANGE ORDER PIER EXTENSION AND DOCK REPAIRS" RESOLUTION #24-92 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC. CLASSIFICATION EXCEPTION AREA TERMINATION SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT" RESOLUTION #24-93 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CHROME PARK" RESOLUTION #24-88 2024 SID I BUDGET RESOLUTION #24-89 2024 SID II BUDGET RESOLUTION #24-90 DMR ARCHITECTS REBID PAVILION RESOLUTION #24-91 CHANGE ORDER AGATE, PIER RESOLUTION #24-92 EXCEL - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT RESOLUTION #24-93 EXCEL -CHROME PARK APRIL 11, 2024 ,continued) RESOLUTION #24-94 EXCEL — BOAT RAMP PARKING LOT RESOLUTION #24-95 MILLENNIUM STRATEGIES RESOLUTION #24-96 BEACON PLANNING VARIOUS PROJECTS RESOLUTION #24-97 UEZ 5 YEAR PLAN BEACON PLANNING RESOLUTIN #24-98 CME ASSOCIATES CARTERET AVE. PHASE I RESOLUTION #24-99 (ARDIM, MEISNER & SUSSER RESOLUTION #24-94 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, Inc. CAP INSPECTION AND BIENNIAL CERTIFICATION BOAT RAMP PARKING LOT" RESOLUTION #24-95 "AUTHORIZING EUS SERVICES AGREEMENT" RESOLUTION #24-96 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BEACON PLANNING & CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC FOR VARIOUS PLANNING/ENGINEERING PROJECTS" RESOLUTION #24-97 "AWARDING BID FOR UEZ FIVE YEAR PLAN" RESOLUTION #24-98 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES CARTERET AVENUE ROAD & STREETSCAPEIMPROVEMENTS — PHASE I" RESOLUTION #24-99 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT JARDIM, MEISNER & SUSSER, PC" APRIL 11, 2024 (continued) RESOLUTION #24-100 "AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE FROM PSI PROCESS & EQUIPMENT GROUP FOR EMERGENCY SEWAGE FAILURE REPAIR" RESOLUTION #24-101 "AMENDING THE WASHINGTON AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN" RESOLUTION #24-102 "INTRODUCTION TO THE 2024 MUNICIPAL BUDGET" RESOLUTION #24-103 "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2024 TEMPORARY BUDGET" RESOLUTION #24-104 "AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION AND EXECUTION OF A FY2023 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET & FEMA" were Adopted. Upon individual Roll Call Vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember DiMascio Abstained on Resolutions #24-88 and #24- 89 and voted in the Affirmative on all other Resolutions. Councilmember Johal was noted absent. RESOLUTION #24-100 PSI — ROOSEVELT AVENUE PUMP STATION RESOLUTION #24-101 WASHINGTON AVE. ADDING 9 LOUIS ST. RESOLUTION #24-102 2024 BUDGET INTRODUCTION RESOLUTION #24-103 2024 TEMPORARY BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION #24-104 SAFER GRANT ADOPTED APRIL 11, 2024 (continued) PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum, 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, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Johal was noted absent. REPORTS Reports: 1. Clerk's Office - March 2024 2. Inspection of Buildings — March 2024 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations: 1. April 2024 Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2. The Arc Middlesex County 75'1' Anniversary Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino and DiMascio and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers 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 five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carmela Pogorzelski, RMC Municipal Clerk 91 No. #24-5 Orbinaurt of #4e Poro g4 of (ar#eret, ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 21— 25 COOKE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA WHEREAS, on August 11, 2022, the Borough Council (the `Borough Council") of the Borough of Carteret (the `Borough"), following the recommendation of the Borough Planning Board (the "Planning Board"), adopted a resolution designating the property identified as Block 6504, Lot 11 on the tax map of the Borough (the "21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Area") as an "area in need of redevelopment" under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the "Redevelopment Law"); and WHEREAS, on December 13, 2023, the Planning Board reviewed a proposed redevelopment plan for the 21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Area, prepared by Beacon Planning and Consulting Services, LLC and dated December 2023 (die "21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, on December 13, 2023, the Planning Board found and concluded that the 21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Plan is not inconsistent with the Borough's Master Plan or the Master Plans of Woodbridge, Rahway or Linden, the Middlesex Comity Master Plan or the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, and, on December 13, 2023, it adopted a resolution memorializing such findings and recommending adoption of the 21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council agrees with the findings of the Planning Board and finds that the 21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Plan will serve the best interests of the Borough and now desires to adopt same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set fon1li at length. 2. The 21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Plan, a copy of which is on file with the Borough Clerk and which is incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved and adopted. 3. The sections of the Zoning Map of the Borough that relate to the 21-25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Area are hereby amended to incorporate the provisions of the 21 — 25 Cooke Avenue Redevelopment Plan. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with applicable law. THIS LINE 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 Overrate Veto Adopted on first reading of the Council of the,Borough of Carteret, N.I., on April 25, 2024 Adopted on second reading after hearing on APPROVED BY MAYOR ON BOROUGH CLERK OrMnan o No. #24-6 .of A4Q II �3.0r=�4 -of (gar out, N, 40, ORDINANCE Or THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY Or MIDDLESEX, ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 391 CARTERET AVENUE & 100 JACKSON AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA E WHEREAS, on April 25, 2024, the Borough Council (the "Borough Council") of the Borough of Carteret (the "Borough"), following the recommendation of the Borough Planning Board (the "Planning Board"), adopted a resolution designating the properties identified as Block 3601, Lots 1 & 2 on tine tax map of the Borough (collectively, the "391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Avenue Redevelopment Area") as an "area in need of redevelopment" under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J,S.A. 40A: 12A-1 of seq. (the `Redevelopment Law"); and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2024, the Planning Board reviewed a proposed redevelopment plan for the 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Avenue Redevelopment Area, prepared by Beacon Planning and Consulting Services, LLC and dated February 2024 (the "391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Avenue Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2024, the Planning Board found and concluded that the 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Redevelopment Plan is not inconsistent with the Borough's Master Plan or the Master Plans of Woodbridge, Rahway or Linden, the Middlesex County Master Plan or the State Development and Redevelopment Plan, and, on April 24, 2024, it adopted a resolution memorializing such findings and recommending adoption of the 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council agrees with the findings of the Planning Board and finds that the 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Redevelopment Plan will serve the best interests of the Borough and now desires to adopt same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret as follows: 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though frilly set forth at length. 2. The 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Redevelopment Plan, a copy of which is on file with the Borough Clerk and which is incorporated herein by reference, is hereby approved and adopted. 3. The sections of the Zoning Map of the Borough that relate to the 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Redevelopment Area are hereby amended to incorporate the provisions of the 391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Redevelopment Platt. , 4. This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with applicable law. DO NOTUSH RECORD Or COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO Nv FA.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO I NV A.B, BELLING JORAI DIAZ KRUM DIMASGIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AB- Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Override Veto Adopted on first reading of the Council of the Borough of Carteret, N.J., on April 25, 2024 Adopted on second reading after hearing on APPROVBD BY MAYOR ON lboalutton of the �Rorvug4 of &rtexet, N" �� No. #24-105 Date of Adoption April 25, 2024 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR APPROPRIATE BOROUGH OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIDDLESEX COUNTY, THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY PROSECUTORS' OFFICE AND THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET FOR AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION DEVICES BE IT RESOLVED, by the. Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret that the Mayor and/or the appropriate Borough Officials are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Middlesex County and Middlesex County Prosecutors' Office for the installation of and responsibilities associated with automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) devices and/or video surveillance cameras owned by the County of Middlesex. Adopted this 25al day of April, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on April 26, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV I A.D. COUNCILMAN I YES I NO I NV A.D. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AD -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates We to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council April 25, 2024 MIINTCTPAr (' ERV ■ Ze o�utio of the 9orough of Tartan, � �M No, #24-106 Date of Adoption April 25, 2024 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE FROM PSI PROCESS & EQUIPMENT GROUP FOR EMERGENCY SEWAGE FAILURE REPAIR WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 provides that a purchase, contract or agreement may be made, negotiated or awarded without public advertising for bids and bidding therefore, notwithstanding that the cost of contract price will exceed the amount set in the prevailing bidding threshold, when an emergency affecting the public health, safety or welfare requires the inumdiate delivery of performance of services, provided: A written requisition for the performance of such work or labor, or the furnishing of materials, supplies or services is filed with the contracting agent or his deputy in charge describing the nature of the emergency, the time of its occurrence and the need for invoking this section, certified by the officer or director in charge of the department wherein the emergency occurred, or such other officer or employee as may be authorized to act in the place of said officer or director, and the contracting agent or his deputy in charge, being satisfied that the emergency exists, is hereby authorized to award a contract for said work or labor, materials, supplies or services; and WHEREAS, an emergency situation meeting the criteria set forth above resulting from an EMERGENCY SEWAGE PAILURE REPAIR; and WHEREAS, an emergency purchase/repair was made by PSI Process & Equipment Group, 201 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846 in the amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for said Sewage Failure Repair with regard to the Hayward Avenue & Beverly Street Sanitary Sewer Pump Stations. NOW THE REFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, does hereby authorize the payment of $10,000.00 to PSI Process & Equipment Group, 201 Lincoln Blvd., Middlesex, NJ 08846 for the emergency purchase described herein in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6. Adopted this 25'h day of April, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on April 26, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF, COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.R. SELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote An - Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicate.. Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council April 25, 2024 MnruTC.TPAT M rRV �wwlu#Yon -of tht 190xaug4 of (farturf, No. #24-107 Date of Adoption April 25, 2024 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, INC. WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret is in need of professional environmental services related to a Preliminary Assessment regarding 100 Minue Street; Block 2702, Lot 25; and WHEREAS, Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. possesses the requisite knowledge, training, experience and professional license to provide said services; and has submitted a proposal to provide said services at a cost not to exceed a total amount of $5,685.00; 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 as follows: I. The proposal from Excel Environmental Resources, Inc, for professional environmental services related to a Preliminary Assessment regarding Block 2702, Lot 25, 100 Minue Street at a cost not to exceed $5,685.00 at the rate set forth in Excel Environmental Resources, hic.'s existing contract with the Borough is hereby approved. 2. Annexed hereto is a copy of said proposal. 3. This action is approved as an award of a professional services contract pursuant to NIS.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) in accordance with the Borough's Fair and Open Process as authorized by law. 4. A copy of this Resolution to be forwarded to the Borough's Purchasing Department, the Borough's Director of Engineering and Excel Environmental Resources, Inc. Adopted this 25'h day of April, 2024 and certified as a hue copy of the original on April 26, 2024. CARMELA POOORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD Or COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN ITS NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO JOHAL DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES H I I I 1 11 - X-Indicate Vote An -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vole to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council April 25, 2024 MIINTCTPAT CTRRR Poolution of t4ejgozog4 of Tarteret, NM �� No. #24-108 Date of Adoption April 25, 2024 AUTHORIZING A FAIR AND OPEN CONTRACT FOR TRIMMING STREETCAPE TREES THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret has a need for professional services as a fair and open contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the value of the contract can and may/will exceed $17,500; and' WHEREAS, the Borough has, through a "fair and open' process, advertised on its website for the receipt of proposals; and WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret retained the set -vices of RKD Tree Service, 433 Schoolhouse Road, Morme Township, NJ 08831; and WHEREAS, the above mentioned vendor completed and submitted all required documentation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret authorized the finance department on behalf of the Mayor and Borough Council to issue and execute a purchase order for the foregoing to the above vendor through the Fair and Open Process, with funds certified available by the Chief Financial Officer; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the CFO has been authorized to arrange to pay for the foregoing in accordance with the terms of the purchase order not to exceed $26,500.00. Account#: Adopted this 251h day of April, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on April 26, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC 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 April 25, 2024 MONTr.TPAT CT RPV Yezolu#inu of #4e �Rnrvug4 of Tartexe#, No. #24-109 Date of Adoption Anri 1 75. AUTHOIRIZING 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 Taxes and/or Sewer Fees; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector recommends the immediate reimbursement of the excess fonds 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, Stale of New Jersey; that the 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 US AMOUNT NAME 2302 14.02 2023 T 5,062.78 SINGH, GURDEV & KAUR, AMANPREET 57 SABO STREET CARTERET, NJ 07008 5705 20 2024 S 105.20 YANNI, MAGDI & AIDA 16 SHAROT STREET CARTERET, NJ 07008 6003 2 2024 T 1,740.14 HUSSAIN, ABID & OMAR 51 WHEELER AVENUE CARTERET, NJ 07008 7305 - 4 2024 S 1,044.96 GILL, DEVINDER SINGH 3401 CANYON VIEW CT. MCKINNEY, TX 75071 3425 TOTAL $7953.08 Adopted this 25ih day of April, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on April 26, 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 &RUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X-Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR -Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council April 25,2024 MIINTr..TPAT M FRII Ywov ivu of t4e .0r"g4 of Tarterd, No. #24-110 1 Date of Adovtion April 25, 2024 RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY DESIGNATING CERTAIN PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 3601, LOTS 1 & 2 ON THE BOROUGH'S TAX MAP AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 22-74, adopted on March 24, 2022, the Borough Council authorized and directed the Borough's Planning Board (the "Planning Board") to undertake an investigation to determine whether the area consisting of Block 3601, Lots 1 & 2 on the Borough's Tax Maps and commonly known as 391 Carteret Avenue and 100 Jackson Avenue (collectively, the "Study Area") constitutes an area in need of redevelopment under the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, M.I.S.A. 40A:12A-1 of seq. (the "Redevelopment Law"); and WHEREAS, the Planning Board caused Beacon Planning and Consulting Services, LLC (the "Planning Consultant") to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether the Study Area should be designated as an area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board received a report and map depicting the Study Area prepared by the Planning Consultant, entitled "391 Carteret Avenue & 100 Jackson Avenue Redevelopment Area Assessment", dated February 2024 (the "Report'), concerning the determination of the Study Area as an area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2024, the Planning Board reviewed the Report, heard testimony from a representative of the Planning Consultant, and conducted a public hearing during which the owners of the property in the Study Area and members of the public were given an opportunity to present their own evidence and/or to cross-examine the Planning Consultant concerning the potential designation of the Study Area as an area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Planning Consultant concluded in the Report and testified to the Planning Board on March 27, 2024, that the properties in the Study Area satisfy the criteria for redevelopment area designation set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-Se and 5h; and WHEREAS, after the conclusion of the public hearing described above, the Plamiing Board determined that the Study Area meets criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5e and 5h for designation as an area in deed of redevelopment and determined that it would recommend that the Borough Council so designate the Study Area; and WHEREAS, on March 27, 2024, the Planning Board adopted a Resolution of Findings and Conclusions setting forth such findings and recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council agrees with the conclusions of the Planning Board that the Study Area satisfies the criteria for redevelopment area designation set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5e and 5h, and the Borough Council fords that such conclusion is supported by substantial evidence; and WHEREAS, the Borough Council now desires to designate the Study Area as an area in need of redevelopment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: NO. #24-110 1. The aforementioned recitals hereof are incorporated herein as though set forth at length herein. 2. The properties designated as Block 3601, Lots 1 & 2 on the Official Tax Map of the Borough and commonly known as 391 Carteret Avenue and 100 Jackson Avenue satisfy the criteria for redevelopment area designation set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5e and 5h as set forth in the Report, and such area is hereby designated as an area in need of redevelopment (the "Redevelopment Area"). 3. In connection with the redevelopment of the Redevelopment Area, the Borough shall be authorized to use all the powers provided under the Redevelopment Law for use in a redevelopment area other than the use of eminent domain. 4. This resolution shall take effect inunediately Adopted this 25a' day of April, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on April 26, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OR COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN - YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.D. BEI.LINO i0ml. DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO NAPLES X- Indicate Vote AB- Absent NV - Not Voting XOR- Indicates Vote to Overrate Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council April 25, 2024 M-4-4-1 01..,-1, lboalu#ion of toe j9VrVUg4 jorf &rare#, � �M No. #24-111 Date of Adoption April 25, 2024 ACCEPTING RFQs FOR QUALIFIED DEVELOPERS IN VARIOUS REDEVELOPMENT ZONES WHEREAS, there is a need for Developers in Various Redevelopment Zones in the Borough; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Borough of Carteret to accept RFQs for the same. 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 advertise for and accept RFQs based upon the same for Qualified Developers in Various Redevelopment Zones. 2. That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough's QPA, the Borough's Planner, Andrew Janiw and the Planning Board. Adopted this 25°i day of April, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the original on April 26, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN ITS 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 April 25, 2024 MUNTCTPAT CIrRa YveszolXutiou of t ve �Ioxnug4 of &rteret,''. 4, #24-112 Date of Adoption-April25,_2024 A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND INSPECTION Or FEDERAL AID PROJECTS DATED DECEMBER 2023 WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides opportunities for Local Public Agencies (LPA), such as the BOROUGH OF CARTERET, to receive Federal Aid Highway Program (FAHP or federal -aid) funds through New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT); and ' WHEREAS, the BOROUGIF OF CARTERET is presently the recipient of federal -aid funds awarded through a project under the 2023 CONGRESSIONAL DISCRETIONARY PROGRAM for the Carteret Ferry Terminal Building (Congressional Fed Discretionary FY 2023); and WHEREAS, the BOROUGH OF CARTERET as an LPA, is responsible for administering federal -aid funded projects in compliance with all federal -aid requirements established by the FHWA; and WHEREAS, the NJDOT, through its Stewardship Agreement with FHWA, is responsible for ensuring that the BOROUGH OF CARTERET is adequately staffed and suitably equipped to undertake federal -aid projects, and ensure that federal requirements are met; and WHEREAS, the BOROUGH OF CARTERET, as required by the NJDOT, has developed a Policy outlining the required procedures for the Administration of Federally Funded Transportation Projects administered through the NJDOT; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the BOROUGFI OF CARTERET, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that the BOROUGH OF CARTERET adopts the policy entitled, "Procedures for the Administration and Inspection of Federal Aid Highway Projects Dated April 2024; and I, Carmela Pogorzelski, Municipal Clerk of the BOROUGH OF CARTERET, do hereby certify that the foregoing iesolution was duly adopted at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of CARTERET held this 25"' day of April, 2024. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this April 26, 2024. CARMELA POGORZELSKI, RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. BELLINO J01-IA1 DIAZ KRUM DIMASCIO J NAPLES At X-Indicate Vote AB -Absent NV -Not Voting XOR -Indicates Vote to Overrule Veto Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council April 25, 2024 MNNTCTPAT CTVPR No. #24-113 Of :al)` POt"`tv3h Of �', �,. Dale of Adoption April 25, 2024 AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR CONTRACT WITH B&W CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ;AS, the Borough of Carteret (`Borough") is in need of sewer repairs in within the Borough; and WHEREAS, the Borough's Director of Engineering has certified that said work needed to done as an emergency condition threatening the public health, safety, and welfare of residents; and REAS, the Borough Director of Engineering has recommended an award of a contract to Construction Company to perform emergency repairs to these various locations within the ¢h: and HE4 REAS, B&W Construction Company presently has an existing contract with the Borough Perform emergency repairs to the Borough sewer system. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The appropriate Borough Officials are authorized and directed to enter into a contract for emergency repairs within the Borough, as recommended by the Borough's Director of Engineering, in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00 in accordance with B&W Construction Company's existing contract with the Borough. 2. That this award is made as an emergency contract. 3. That this award is contingent upon the ability of funds for said repairs. 4, That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the Borough's Director of Engineering, Purchasing Department and B&W Construction, Company. Adopted this 25" day of April, 2024 and certified as a true copy of the . original on April 26, 2026. CARMELAPOGORZELSKI,RMC Municipal Clerk RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. COUNCILMAN YES NO NV A.B. IIELLINO JOIIAL DIAZ mug l DIMASCIO NAPLES X- fialk.te Vatc An -Abw,t NV - Not Yen,% XOn- Indicates VOW to Overrule Vcla Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council April 25, 2024 nnimna (Aark