HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/01/01 JANUARY 1, 2003
The Re-Organization Meeting of the Goveming Body of the Borough RE-ORGANIZATION
of Carteret was called to order by Mayor James A. Failace on MEETING
Wednesday, January 1, 2003, at the Thomas J. Deverin Community
Center, 100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 12:00 Noon.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Frank Parisi " Daniel Reiman
" Ronald Rios
" Buddy Sohayda
" Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present was Borough Attomey, Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Noted absent was Councilmember Janet Santoro.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said 2002
STANDING COMMITTEES
the Buildings and Grounds Depa~'tment is doing a lot more work in
house instead of bringing in outside contractors and they have had a
productive year. Ho said they have made a lot of good changes and
hoped they would continue this year. He reported progress.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman
said he would hold over his comments until later. He presented Mayor
Failace and Councilmember Sohayda with plaques.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sohayda said it was an interesting year
for the Fire Department. He said they have taken on a new ambulance
service and they look forward to the new endeavor. He said he was
very proud to have served the Borough for the last three years and felt
it was a great day for Carteret. He wished the new Council good
things, health and happiness. He thanked Brian O'Connor for making
his job very easy. He thanked the Public Works Department where he
was in charge for his first two years as a Councilmember. He said he
had a great time and wished everyone a Healthy Happy New Year.
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2002 PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios wished
STANDING COMMITTEES everyone a Happy New Year. He thanked Mayor Failace, Councilman
(Continued) Sohayda and Councilwoman Santoro for their dedicated years of
service and said they will be missed. He spoke about the
improvements they have made in the parks during the year. He spoke
about the monument, baseball fields and the tree program. He spoke
about the World Trade Center Monument and the memorial that was
held in Carteret for the three residents that were lost in the tragedy. He
spoke about all the Recreation activities and thanked the Recreation
Commission and the Parks Department employees for helping to make
his job easier and doing an outstanding job in the parks. He reported
continued progress.
POLICE: Councilmember Sohayda in the absence of Committee
Chairperson Santoro said Councilmember Santoro said her farewells at
the last meeting. He thanked the Police Department on her behalf as
well as Chief Pieczyski, the Officers and the staff in the building. He
said Councilmember Santoro has tried to make it a better department
over the year. He reported progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Par/si spoke about the
sewer work and the work that has been done on the pump stations. He
spoke about Beverly Street and the broken manhole covers that were
fixed. He said they paved fifteen streets last year. He said they were
converting a fire truck into a sand/salt spreader. He thanked the Public
Works Department who he felt made his work easier.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi said the
Committee met in the Fail. He spoke about traffic issues and said he
hoped they could settle the teachers' contract.
MAYOR FAILACE Mayor Failace said when he was sworn in as a Councilmember seven
years ago he said the three things that were important to him were his
God, his family and the town of Carteret. He said none of that has
changed and being a member of the Governing Body took most of his
time. He said he loved every minute, good or bad. He spoke of some
of the things he has been honored to do serving the Bol:0ugh. He
spoke about the accomplishments of the last seven years. He spoke
about the Library/Senior Community and the Town Center. He spoke
about the sewer system problems and how much it is costing and the
grant money Carteret has received. He spoke about the grant money
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for paving of the streets. He spoke about thc Skate Park and how it ['IAYOR FAILACE
came about and the refurbishing of the parks and the Green Acres (Continued)
money the Borough has received. He spoke about taxes and the Sewer
User Fees. He spoke about the redevelopment of Lower Roosevelt
Avenue and said it would be Carteret's crowning glory and he was
proud to be a part of it and of starting the Redevelopment Agency. He
said this would change the image of Carteret forever and he hoped it
would bring back the area to what it once was. He said though he may
disagree with some of the changes made to the plan, he would support
what is necessary to complete the project. He spoke about the
MCEOC :md bringing Head Start back to Carteret. He said it was a
"wonderful ride" and it is one he would cherish for the rest of his life.
He said there are so many people to thank but he did not have the time.
He thanked his wife Carol and his children Danielle, Mathew and
Sherry. He spoke about all he has done since he moved into Carteret,
coaching, teaching CCD and the garbage incinerator and being
involved in politics. He said he did it so the children of Carteret would
have a better life growing up and he did it for them. He thanked his
family for understanding why he wasn't home as much as he should
have been. He thanked Municipal Clerk Kathleen Barney for being a
rose among the thorns and said her help has been immeasurable. He
thanked former Mayor Peter Sica who helped to make him stronger.
He said they both had the best interest of Carteret at heart, they just
had different ways of doing it. He thanked all the Councilmembers he
served with for their dedication and commitment to Carteret. He
wished the new Mayor and Councihnembers good luck. He said they
should 'ka~ow he would always be here if they need him. He thanked
the citizens of Carteret for allowing him to serve them for the last
seven years. He said he was given an honor that not many are given in
a lifetime and felt he tried to serve responsibly, equitably and
honorably and hoped he had. He wished everyone a Happy, Healthy
New Year.
There being no further business, the Borough Council of 2002 ADJOURNED
adjoumed Sine Die upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and SINE DIE
Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the (5) Councilmembers
present.
Councilmember Rios introduced the dignitaries who were in COUNCILMEMBER RIOS
attendance at the meeting today: Senator Joseph Vitale,
Assemblywoman Arline Friscia, Director Freeholder David Crabiel,
Perth Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas, Middlesex County Clerk, Elaine
Flynn, Mr. and Mrs. McGreevey, parents of Governor McGreevey,
Former Mayor John Fenick, Former Mayor and Assemblyman Tom
Deverin.
JANUARY 1, 2003
COLOR GUARD, Councilmember Ronald Rios introduced the VFW Color Guard.
PLEDGE OF Councilmember Rios led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ALLEGIANCE
Councilmcmbcr Rios introduced Congressman Robert Mcnendcz,
Mayor Elect Daniel Rciman and Council-Elect Randy Kmm and
Susan Naples.
CONGRESSMAN Congressman Robert Mendendez wished everyone a Happy New Year
ROBERT MF~DENDEZ and said he felt it was a great opportunity to be here to swear in the
new Mayor and Councilmembers. He said it was a new beginning
with a New Year and a new administration. He said he believed a new
day dawns on Carteret with tremendous oppommifies.
OATHS OF Municipal Clerk, Kathleen M. Barney, invited Congressman Robert
OFFICE- Menendez to administer the Oath of Office to Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
MAYOR-ELECT and Councilmembers Susan Wadiak Naples and Randy Krum. At this
REIMAN & time, they respectively, took their seats on the dais.
COONCIL-ELECT
NAPLES & KROM
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
2003 COUNCIL
ROLL CALL
Councilmemb~r Randy Krurn
" Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
STATEMENT OF The Clerk stated that on December 23, 2002, in full compliance with
MEETING NOTICE the Open Meetings Act, a notice of today's meeting was sent to The
Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board. Notice was also published in The Star-Ledger on December 28
and in The Home News Tribune on December 29, 2002.
INVOCATION Reverend Jason Andrews gave the Invocation.
NOMINATION OF Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to nominate a Council President.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Kmm and Naples,
COONCILMEMBER Councilmember Ronald Rios was nominated for the position of
RIOS NOMINATED
Council President.
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Mayor Reiman directed the Clerk to poll the Council on VOTE 0hl ~t,~I. ffiffil
Councilmember Rios's nomination. RIOS ' S NONII~IATION
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Padsi,
Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum the 2003 Rules 2003 ADOPTION
of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, OF RULES OF COUNCIL
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
2003
RULES
OF
COUNCIL
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2003
RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules
of Order".
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2003 ROLES ARTICLE II
OF COUNCIL
MAYOR
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the
Council and shall conduct the meetings thereof. He/she shall see that
the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are faithfully
executed and followed. He/she shall recommend to the Council such
ordinances, resolutions or actions that he/she shall deem necessary or
expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of the Borough.
He/she shall maintain peace and good order and have power to
suppress all tumultuous assemblies in the Borough. The Mayor shall
oversee the daily departmental and agency responsibility of the
Borough. In his absence this duty shall be assumed by the Council
President. (See R.S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. He/she shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest
order decorum, and he/she shall cause the removal of all persons who
interrupt the orderly proceedings of the Council.
SECTION 3. He/she shall decide all questions of order subject to
an appeal to the Council.
SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he/she is unable to
perform his/her duties, the Council President (or, in his/her inability to
act, the Councilmember having the longest term as such in consecutive
years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute. (See R.S.40:88-3).
ARTICLE III
BOROUGH CLERK
SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon
him/her by revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By-Laws. (See
R.S. 40:87-54 et seq.).
SECTION 2. He/she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books
properly and fully indexed and shall perform all the duties usually
devolving upon such officer; and in addition, such other duties or
services as the Mayor or Council may direct.
SECTION 3. He/she and/or the Deputy or Assistant Clerk shall be
the liaison officer between the Civil Service Commission and the
Borough of Carteret.
ARTICLE IV 2003 RULES
OF COUblCTL
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on January
First at Twelve O'CLOCK Noon, or, during the first seven days of
January in any year (See R.S. 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the
time and 'place for holding regular meetings during the ensuing year,
which time and place shall be as set forth in the annual notice
published by the Borough Clerk pursuant to the Open Public Meetings
Act and which shall include at least one Regular Meeting to be held
each month at 7:00 P.M., at the Municipal Coua/Police Facility, 230
Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The public shall receive due
notice of the meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act".
SECTION 3. At the annual meeting, the Council will elect one of
its members as Council President to serve for the calendar year. (See
R.S. 40:88-2 and 3).
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall, when necessary, call special
meetings Of the Council, in ease of his neglect or refusal, and four
members of the Council may call such meetings at such time and place
in such Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of special
meetings reasonable advance notice considered to be of forty-eight
hours except in case of emergency shall be given in person to all
members of the Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S.
40:28-24).
SECTION 5. As provided for in the annual notice, preceding every
regular Council Meeting the Council shall meet at the Municipal
Court/Police Facility at 7:00 P.M. This shall be known as the official
Agenda Meeting. At this meeting the agenda of that week's regular
Council Meeting shall be planned. Resolutions, ordinances or other
items of* usiness being proposed by a Standing Committee or member
of the Council shall be considered by the whole Council. If the
majority of the Council agrees to put the proposal on the agenda for
the business meeting, it shall then be turned over to the Borough
Attorney to be put in its proper legal form. The Council shall be
polled in alphabetic order to determine if any new business will be
proposed and the nature of its subject matter. Any business not placed
on the agenda shall be out of order and prohibited. Where, however,
the majority of the Council present at a regular, special or adjourned
meeting of the Council approve the matter not previously listed on the
agenda, such matter may then be considered. The public shall receive
due notice of the agenda meetings pursuant to the "open Public
Meetings Act". A portion of every meeting conducted pursuant to the
Open Public Meetings Act shall be set aside for public comment. The
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2003 RULES public will be permitted to speak on any issue of concern as it relates
OF COUNCIL to any federal state, county, school, municipal or local authority
matter. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes when
addressing the Council, and the public comment period shall not
extend beyond one (1) hour. The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized
to schedule the public comment period within the order of business for
any agenda and/or special meeting, as she/he shall determine in
consultation with the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised Statutes
of New Jersey, viz.; three Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in the
absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See R.S. 40:88-1).
SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those
assembled shall have the power and are hereby authorized to set a new
meeting date, and then adjourn.
SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed
viz.:
1. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of minutes
5. Introduction of Ordinances
6. Public Portion on Resolutions and other Agenda items
7. Introduction of Resolutions
8. Payment of Bills
9. Presentation of communications, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and new
business only
12. Adjournment
SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak
on the contents of the proposed resolutions. The public shall not be
allowed to address the Council while they are taking action on the
resolutions. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes when
addressing the Council, and the public comment period shall not
extend beyond one (1) hour.
SECTION 9.1. The Council may take action on the proposed
resolutions either as individual resolutions, or grouped together as
block or resolutions pursuant to a consent agenda. Any vote cast by a
respective Councilmember on the proposed resolutions comprising the
consent agenda will be recorded as that Councilmember's vote upon
each resolution so listed on the consent agenda.
SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by 2003 RULES
alphabetic order of the members of Council. OF COUNCIL
SECTION 11. During the last public discussion portion of a Council
Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted to
discuss matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their
speaking to three (3) minutes per person, and the public comment
period shall not extend beyond one (1) hour.
SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may
be changed by a majority vote of the members of the Council present
at such meeting.
SECTION 13. Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or
specially provided in the By-Laws, all action of the Council shall be
by a majority vote of those present.
SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or
when ordered by the Mayor, or when directed by Statute, a roll call
vote shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered in the minutes of the
meeting.
SECTION 15. For all Council Meetings, members of the Governing
Body, Officers and Officials of the Borough shall be dressed in a
professional and businesslike manner. At the Council's Agenda
Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear either a necktie or a
jacket. At the Council's Regular Meetings, male Councilmembers
shall wear a necktie and a jacket. Female Councilmembers shall dress
in a similarly appropriate manner. No jeans or slacks made of denim
material shall be worn to any Council Meeting. This Dress Code shall
be applicable to all Borough Boards and Commissions.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such
appointment subject to the concurrence of a majority of the Council.
The Maybr shall see that all matters referred to the committees are
acted upon and reported promptly. Should a majority of the Council
not concur in the appointment by the Mayor of any Councilmembers
to any committee, a majority of the members of said Council are
hereby empowered to make such appointment.
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2003 ROLES SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council
OF COUNCIL consisting of three Councilmembers, with the first named
Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual
Meeting, viz.:
1. Buildings and Grounds
2. Finance and Administration
3. Fire
4. Parks and Recreation/Shade Tree Commission
5. Police
6. Public Works
7. Board of Education Liaison
Committee members shall meet and/or consult during the first and
fourth weeks of each month as the need arises in order to conduct their
respective committee business. They also shall coordinate their
common efforts, so as to adhere to requirements of'all local
Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as purchasing practices and
procedures for the benefit of the Borough. Each Councilmember shall
be a member of at least one committee, and will be a committee head
of at least one committee, as an obligation of his council duties.
Failure of a Councilperson to assume these responsibilities may result
in appropriate action by the Council as a whole, e.g., withholding of
pay and benefits.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing
Committees shall perform the following functions:
1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
This committee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned
buildings.
2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The primary function of this committee is to assist the
Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual
budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of
each year as well as providing assistance for the proper
coordination of purchasing functions and needs of the
deparhuents and agencies which the Standing Committee
of the Borough represents.
This committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk,
Assessor, Collection-Treasurer, Building Inspector,
Department of Welfare, Engineer, Auditor and Attorney.
In addition, the Chairperson of this Committee shall
also serve on the Welfare Board.
3. FIRE:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Fire Department, including all
fire houses.
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4. PARKS AND RECREATION/SHADE TREE 2003 RULES
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This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Department and facility.
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department,
Municipal Garage Services, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and
the Borough dump.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and
facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory, Borough
Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held
responsible for any or all of its acts.
SECTION 5. A Standing Committee shall:
1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory
limitations; carry on the routine activities for which it
has primary responsibility.
2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
1. Make promises or commitments to anyone which
directly or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such manner or make decisions which set
a precedent or violate established Council policy.
3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the
approval of the Council.
SECTION 7. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes
other than those included in the duties of the Standing Committees by
a majority vote of the Council.
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2003 RULES SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special
OF COUNCIL Committee shall be prepared to report to the Council at each regular
meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his/her
Committee.
SECTION 9. Ail department heads in charge of Direct Supervision
of Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a monthly report on
his/her department activities and achievements and a report on the
conduct of his/her employees including sick leave, overtime and
attendance. The report is to be submitted to the Department
Chairperson and the Clerk for proper filing.
ARTICLE VI
BILLS~ CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough
shall be in writing and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and on
such forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through
the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be
sworn to by the claimant before submission for approval and payment,
verifying that the work or materials have been supplied, or services
rendered, to the Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or
order. Borough Ordinance #45-1, et seq., sets forth the specific
procedures in connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the
requirements thereto.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent
Ordinance, Resolution #89-300 and other formerly adopted resolutions
of Council and State Statute, no vendor's request for payment, supplies
or services rendered shall be honored unless properly completed. No
Borough Officer, Official, Agency Head or any other Borough
employee, may purchase any article, item, material, service or
equipment for use by the Borough, except in accordance with the
provisions contained in Borough Ordinance 45-1, et seq. - Purchasing
Agent.
SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase
orders, vouchers, bills or claims to be paid by the Borough shall be in
accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance 45-I, et seq., which
shall govern all purchasing within the Borough, and shall be the sole
guide, subject to requirements of State Statute. The Finance
Department, having confu-med compliance with the provisions of the
Purchasing Ordinance, shall refer all verified bills, claims and
vouchers recommended for pa)anent to the Council. The Finance
Department shall prepare a list of the total amount of the individual
vouchers approved by each committee, and subsequently recommend
for payment by the Financing Committee, according toi,~budgetary;
appropriations. The Finance Depa~hnent shall keep an accurate
running total as to any appropriation for payment of any particular
account or accounts, or for any particular services or supplies, so as to
be available to provide this information readily. The Finance
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Department shall also maintain costs and/or a voucher trail as to all 2003 RULES
vouchers which have been paid and shall be paid. Authorization to OF COUNCIL
draw checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the
Councilmembers shall be made by formal resolution of the Council, in
compliance with applicable State Statute. The Chief Finance Officer
may delegate the above duties/functions but in all cases shall be
responsible for compliance.
SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall
accompaz~y all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said checks
are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and Borough Clerk
for original and/or mechanical signatures.
SECTION 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be
filed in a safe place in the Finance Department Office.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council may
propose amendments to these By-Laws, at any regular meeting or
adjourned regular meeting.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment shall be considered for
adoption at the next regular or adjourned regular meeting of the
Council, after its introduction. The proposed amendment shall be
adopted by a majority vote of the Governing Body present at the
meeting and shall become effective immediately
ARTICLE VIII
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By-Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of
Council t:,)ncurred in by a majority of the Members of Council. The
By-Laws shall become effective immediately after adoption and shall
remain in effect for no longer than December 31st of the calendar year
in which the By-Laws were adopted.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these roles
shall be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be suspended
or removed.
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2003 RULES ARTICLE X
OF COUNCIL
The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Collector-
Treasurer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police
Director shall submit the following written reports to the Mayor and to
the members of Council:
1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters
being handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly
"Progress Report" to be submitted prior to the first meeting of
the next month.
2. Project or Case Report - Repons that will give in about the
projects or cases completed by either or both the Borough
Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor, Business
Administrator and Police Director, to be presented before the
Meeting next following the completion of the case or project.
3. Special Repons - To deal with any special information the
Borough Council may need to be informed on any new case or
project of either the Attorney, Engineer, Collector-Treasurer, or
Auditor. To be presented as soon as needed and requested by
majority vote of Borough Council.
4. Year End Reports - These will summarize work for the year by
the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor,
Business Administrator and Police Director. They will be
presented to the Mayor and Councilmembers prior to the first
regular meeting of the Council in the next succeeding year.
They will serve to acquaint new officials with prior and
continuing activities of the Borough Attorney, Borough Auditor,
Borough Engineer, Business Administrator and Police Director.
RESOLUTION #03-1 RESOLUTION//03-1 entitled
DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL RE: "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
ASSESS[lENTS FOR AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR
I.~I~'lXI2P~iL ~ MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Kmm. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION//03-1 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION #03-2 entitled RESOLUTION $03-2
DESIGNATING OFFICIAl
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES TO ISSUE TAX
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-2 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-3 entitled RESOLUTION #03-3
DESIGNATING (XeFIC/AL
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF THE I~I~TAPERS
BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-3 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-4 entitled RESOLUTION #03-4
DESIGNATING OFFICIAl
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITOR/ES OF DEPOSITORIES
THE BOROUGH OF CARTEKET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-4 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-5 entitled RESOLOTION ~03-5
FIXING RATE OF
"FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON ~ ID BE ~
DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS" ~ I~-~ ~
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-5 was adOPted. ADOPTED
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JAI~UAR¥ 1~ 2003
RESOLtlTION #03-6 RESOLUTION #03-6 entitled
APPOINTING 1
~ ~ "APPOINTING A BOROUGH ATTORNEY"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #03-6 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #03-? RESOLUTION#03-7 entitled
IPH)IRI'II~ i
"APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR 2003"
was introduced a moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Parisi. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-7 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #03-8 entitled
"APPOINTING MUNICIPAL ENGINEER"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Padsi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #03-8 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #03-9 RESOLUTION #03-9 entitled
APPOII~x'n~G A
BORB[~ ~ "APPOINTING A BOROUGH PROSECUTOR"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affmnative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #03-9 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION #03-10 entitled RESOLUTION #03-10
APPOINTING A
"APPOINTING MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR PUBLIC DEFENDER
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pafisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-10 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-11 entitled RESOLUTION #03-11
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE ID SlffiVE
M~DLESEX COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY ~ li[llSIl~ &
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND THE CARTERET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-11 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-12 entitled RESOLUTION #03-12
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ID SERVE 11~
IN THE OFFICE ON AGING" (lq
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-12 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-13 entitled RESOLDTION #03-13
EST~m J.q-mig A
"ESTABLISHING A PETTY-CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40 A:5-21"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-13 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION #03-14 RESOLUTION #03-14 entitled
APPOINTING MEMBERS
TO TIlE BOARD FOR "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD FOR THE
TIlE DISABLED DISABLED FOR THE YEAR 2003"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Counciknembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #03-14 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #03-15 RESOLUTION #03-15 entitled
APPOIN£n~
~ ~ "APPOINTING PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR
(~*It.~.z{ F(~ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREIvlENTS"
~ was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembe~s Khan,
Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #03-15 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #03-16 RESOLUTION#03-16 entitled
BOt~I)-(IA~ 3 "APPOINTING CLASS 3 MEMBER TO THE PLANNING BOARD
~ OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembcrs Krum
and Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pax/si, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-16 was adopted.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-17 entitled
RESOLUTION ~03-17
APPOINI'IN(~ "APPOINTING COORDINATOR TO THE UEZ-ZONE
~ ~ DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #03-17 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION #03-18 entitled RESOLUTION #03-18
PROVIDING FOR A
"PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR TEMPORARY BUDGET
2003 PURSUANT TO N.J.S. 40A:4-19"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Kxum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-18 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #03-19 entitled RESOLIJTION ~03-19
A~IARD OF INSURANCE
"AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY,
UNSPECIFIED SERVICES"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-19 was adopted. ADOPTED
Mayor Reiman named the 2003 Standing Committees, the first name NAMING OF
denotes the Chairperson. 2003 STAMDING
COMMITTEES
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: NAPLES, Sosnowski, Krum
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: PARISI, Naples, Vacancy
FIRE: SOSNOWSKI, Naples, Rios
PARKS & RECREATION/SHADE TREE: KRUM, Rios, Parisi
POLICE: RIOS, ICrum, Vacancy
PUBLIC WORKS: VACANCY, Rios, Parisi
BOARD OF EDUCATION: NAPLES, Parisi, Knn'n
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the 2003 Standing ADOPTED
Committees. Councilmember Krum second the motion. Upon
individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios
and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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['IA¥OR ~ S APPOIN3?[IENTS OFFICE APPOINTEE TERM
AIR POLLtl~?ION
Air Pollution Inspector Ellen Ransdell 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Air Pollution Secretary Diane Kish 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Knun, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Air Pollution Member Vincent Lutz 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Air Pollution Member Kevin Urban 12/31/04
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Air Pollution Member Thomas J. Kaminsky 12/31/07
Cotmcilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Kn~m, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Air Pollution Member Mary Masterson 12/31/05
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmcmber Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Board of Adiustment
BOARD OF ADJOSTt'IEblT Member MichelleGrandell 12/31/06
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
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JANUARY 1, 2003
Member Vincent Bonilla 12/31/06 BOARD OF ADJUSTMEIqT
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmcmber Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Alternate #1 Michael Gugliemetti 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Alternate #2 Yash Patel 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Board of Health BOARD OF HEkLTH
Member Patrick Tozzi 12/31/06
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
thc affirmative.
Member Kokila Patei 12/31/06
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Board of Trustees
Free Public Library LIBRARY BOARD
Member Joyce Guiliano 12/31/07
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
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JANUARY 1 ~ 2003
RECREATION Recreation
COMMISSION Member Diane Ronquette 12/31/07
Councilmembcr Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmembcr Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilrnembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Member Marily,n Musco 12/31/07
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Subcommittee Member Andrew Mazan 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Knun, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
UEZ-ZONE UEZ-Zone Development Corporation
DEVELOPMENT Borough Official Vincent Marietta 12/31/03
CORPORATIOIt
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Councilmember Randy Krum 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Voting Member Al Walsh 12/31/06
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Couneilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Soanowski voted in
the affirmative.
Advisory Board
Member Len Seheno 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
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JANUAg~ 1~ ZUU~
Member Ron Simon 12/31/03 UEZ-ZONE DEVELOPMEN'/
CORPORATION
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Member Greg Setar 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Member Jay Patel 12/31/03
Councilmembcr Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted m
the affirmative.
Member Derie Green 12/31/03
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Member Tom Zanzalari 12/31/04
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
Member Robert Buckalew 12/31/04
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirm ative.
Member Michael DeAngelo 12/31/05
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmcmber Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
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2003
b'EZ-ZI~I~ Member Joseph Gasparro 12/31/05
~LI~RA~_ON Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
[tlb-I~.ICAL Historical Committee
~.lt~.'.t-,~,~,: Official Daniel J. Reiman 12/31/06
Councilmember Rios made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Naples second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Couneilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative.
I~'~R'S The Mayor made the following appointments, needing no Council
~0~ confirmation.
Aide to Mayor
Judy Leshko Frank James Jean Comba 12/31/03
Board for the Disabled
Executive Director Joanne Kisselman 12/31/03
Member Frank Walsh 12/31/03
Community Development
Mayor's Alternate Jorge Diaz 12/31/03
Historical Committee
Mayor's Alternate Mary Roche 12/31/03
Library Board of Trustees
Mayor's Alternate Michael Kepich 12/31/03
Middlesex County
Transportation
Committee
Member Dennis McFadden 12/31/03
Planning Board
Class 2-Borough Official Anthony Neibert 12/31/03
Class 4-Member Hardyal Singh 12/31/06
Member John Vesey 12/31/06
Alternate #1 Joseph Popek 12/31/03
Alternate #2 Pastor Carlos Torres 12/31/03
Urban Enterprise Zone
Mayor's Alternate Joseph "Skippy" Sitarz '12/31/03
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Councilmember Krum thanked the dignitaries, the committee people, COUblCIL COI~IEI~ITS
the voters, friends and family. He said he hoped this Council would
continue the good work of the past Council and keep Carteret moving
forward.
Councilmember Naples thanked the dignitaries for being a part of the
celebration and their beginning. She said she felt very blessed to have
been bom and raised in Carteret and she thanked her friends, family
and colleagues. She said her goal was to make Carteret a place
everyone could be proud of and to move forward.
Councilmember Parisi thanked Mayor James Failace and
Councilmembers Janet Santoro and Buddy Sohayda for their years of
service to the Borough. He said they may not have agreed on
everything but they all had Carteret's best interest in mind. He
congratulated Councilmembers Sue Naples and Randy Krum and
Mayor Dan Reiman. He hoped they could all work together to make a
better Carteret. He wished everyone a Happy Safe New Year.
Council President Rios thanked the honored guests and the VFW
Colorguard who participated in the ceremony today. He thanked his
Council colleagues for electing him as Council President. He said he
was honored, especially being of Hispanic decent and he would be
eternally grateful and would work tirelessly so that our town would be
second to none. He congratulated the new Mayor Dan Reiman and
Councilmembers Sue Naples and Randy Krum and said he looked
forward to working with them. He said Carteret is on the horizon of so
many things that he felt would come to be this year. He said he knew
the Council and Mayor would work together and there would be no
obstacle they could not overcome. He spoke about all the things the
Council has started and said the residents will see results they will be
proud of. He thanked his family for supporting him. He said God
bless all the troops throughout the world, Carteret and the United
States of America.
Councilmember Sosnowski thanked Mayor Failace, Councilmembers
Sohayda and Santoro for their time serving the Borough. He
congratulated Mayor Reiman and Councilmembers Naples and Knun.
He told them they would see as he has that good things go on up here
being a Councilmember and there are some days when they hate being
up here. He said for the most part people in Carteret have elected
them to do a good job and he felt they did a good job and he knew the
new Mayor and Council would do a good job as well. He wished
everyone a Happy, Healthy New Year.
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~IAYOR REIH,~I Mayor Reiman thanked the dignitaries for being here today. He said
he was bom and raised in Carteret. He thanked his family. He
thanked good friend and Council President Ron Rios and the
Municipal employees and Union Locals and promised them an open
ear to listen and fairness. He thanked the campaign workers, and the
Democratic Party and Municipal Committee and his good friend Judy
Leshko and her family. He thanked his friends and close advisors by
name and he thanked his running mates, Susan Naples and Randy
Knma. He reminded them of the nearly ten months of campaigning
and the challenge of goveming for the people that was ahead of them.
He said he wanted the people to know that he took this responsibility
most seriously and he will ask from the residents and from the Council
that they put petty politics and partisan fighting aside and work
together towards building a better Carteret for all. He spoke about the
Task Force that would be looking into the three million dollar budget
shortfall for the coming year. He said he felt this is a problem that we
must address because we will not let it stop or inhibit our plans for
Carteret's redevelopment mad future. He spoke about the ugrade at
Interchange 12 and the traffic problems and felt the 7 years that the
Turnpike felt it would take to correct the situation is not acceptable.
He spoke about his plans for the future of Carteret, the Waterfront
Park and said when it is complete it will be a catalyst for further public
and private development. He said it would ensure an increase in our
tax base and significant job growth. He spoke about his proposal for a
new waterfront redevelopment area. He said he felt in the next few
years, they would complete the redevelopment of Lower Roosevelt
Avenue. He spoke about Carteret being one community, not separated
by section, which would allow them to improve all of Carteret. He
said he knew that the decisions ahead of them would not be easy or
popular but they must forge ahead to build a new Lower Roosevelt
Avenue Business District. He spoke about the park improvements and
programs and the approval of the Open Space Referendum. He spoke
of his vision to make Carteret a wonderful place to live, work and raise
a family and said he and his administration would dedicate themselves
and the next few years of their lives to doing that. He wished
everyone a happy, healthy safe New Year.
BENEDICTION Pastor Carlos Torres gave the benediction.
ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full Council present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 1:00 P.M.
(submitted,
"K~THLEEN M. ~I~t~LN~Y, RMC/CM'C
Mtmicipal Clerk . ' x,f ~
KMB/cp
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