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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. JANUAR~ 1~ ZOU~ 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 2 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. 4 JANUARY 1~ 2003 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 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES 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". JA_NUA~ 1~ ZUU~ 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 7 IA~IUARY 1. ~ 2003 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. 9 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. 10 4. PARKS AND RECREATION/SHADE TREE 2003 RULES COMMISSION: COUblCIL 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. 11 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 12 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. 13 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. 14 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 15 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. 16 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. 17 JANUARY 1, 2003 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. 18 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. 19 ['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. 20 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. 21 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. 22 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. 23 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 24 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. 25 ~ANUAg¥ 1 ~ 2003 ~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 26