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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/01/16~ JANUA~ ~bz ZUU3 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of cOUNCIL MEETING Caneret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 16, 2003, Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. ROLL CALL Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: Councilmember Randy Kmm " Susan R. Naples " Frank Parisi " Konald Rios " Brian Sosnowski Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE OF ALLIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. The Clerk stated that on January 10, 2003, in full compliance with the STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin board. Mayor Reiman instructed Borough Clerk Kathleen Barney to read the three nominations the Carteret Democratic Organization submitted in their letter to fill the vacancy on the Borough Council. Borough Clerk Kathleen Barney said Joseph Sitarz, Dennis DiMascio and Judy Leshko. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion from the Council to make the NOMINATION FOR COUNCILMEMBER appointment for the one-year vacancy. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Naples and Kmm a motion was VOTE ON ~ made to nominate Joseph Sitarz for Councilmember. Upon individual JOSEPH SITARZ roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Borough Clerk Barney administered the oath of office to the new OATH OF OFFICE Councilmember Joseph Sitarz. At this time, he respectively, took his COUNCILMEMBER JOSEPH SITARZ seat on the dais. Mayor Reiman welcomed Councilmember Sitarz back to the Borough Council and told everyone whe~n he had served in the past. JA_NUAB¥ lb~, ZUU~ ORDINANCE #03-01 ORDINANCE #03-01 was introduced and adopted on First Reading REVENUE BOND and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ORDINANCE FOR Hearing to be held on February 6, 2003, upon MMS&C, OPEN SPACE Councilmembers Krum and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #03-01 "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $793,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $755,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF." BOND ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE IN FULL BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The improvement described in Section 3 of this Bond Ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey as a general improvement. For the improvement or purpose described in Section 3, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $793,000, including the sum of $38,000 as the down payment required by the Local Bond Law. The down payment is now available by virtue of provision for down payment or for capital improvement purposes from the Borough's Open Space Trust Fund. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvement or purpose not covered by application of the down payment, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $755,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitation prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Section 3. (a) The improvement hereby authorized and the purpose for the financing of which the bonds are to be issued are various park improvements and the acquisition of land for parks and open space (including associated parking lots), all as described on a report on file with the Borough Clerk, including all work and materials necessary therefore and incidental thereto. (b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereof. (c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose is equal to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefor. Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall'mature at such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief 2 ~ JANUARY 16~ 2003 Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes BOND ORDINtINCE #03-0 issued pursuant to this Ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer's Ibl FULL (Continued) signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8(a). The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this Ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough of Carteret is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this Ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The Resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of this Bond Or4inance is not a current expense. It is an improvement or purpose that the Borough may lawfully undertake as a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. (b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the bonds authorized by this Ordinance, is 15 years. (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a comPlete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provide in this Bond Ordinance by $755,000, and the obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law. (d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $158,600 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or improvement. Section 7. Any grant monies received for the purpose described in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvement or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this Ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. The Borough anticipates paying the debt service on the Bonds with funds received from the Open Space Tax. JANUARY 16, 2003 )RDINANCE #03-01 Section 8. The Chief Financial Officer of the Borough is hereby BOND ORDINANCE authorized to prepare and to update fi.om time to time as necessary a £N FULL (ContJ. nued) financial disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the sale of obligations of the Borough and to execute such disclosure document on behalf of the Borough. The Chief Financial Officer is further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Counnission (the "Rule") for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the Borough and to amend such undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the Borough fails to comply with its undertaking, the Borough shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the remedy shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking. Section 9. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized this Bond Ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. Section 10. This Bond Ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. ORDINANCE ~03-02 ORDINANCE #03-02 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ADOPTING THE and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Heating to be LO}/ER ROOSEVELT held on February 6, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios AVENUE REDE'v'EIDII411gE and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, PI331 Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #03-02 "AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE LOWER ROOSEVELT AVENUE BUSINESS DISTRICT IN TIIE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" MOTION TO Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous AMEND THE affirmative vote of the full membership present, a motion wag made to AGENDA TO amend the Agenda to add Resolution #03-44, Endorsing A-2855/ ADD RES(IIIrlON Matthew's Law Limiting the Use of Restraints, and Resolution #03-28 ~1~)3-/-~ AI~ adding Robert Celli as a Taxi Driver. ~ . ~03-28 JANUARY 16~ 2003 A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review MEETING OPENED PUBLIC INPUT ON prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon ALL RESOLUTIONS MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Kesolutions. Michael Celli asked about Zoltan Kerekes. COMMENTS Borough Clerk Barney said he is on the Resolution, there are three drivers on the Resolution. There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the MEETING CLOSED Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon M/VIS&C, by Councilmcmbers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions to be taken offthe Block Agenda and asked for a motion. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #03-23 to #03-44 were approved was mended. RESOLUTION #03-23 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-~23 REFUND OF TAX AI~D/O~ the Council for action. SEIZER FEE ~lll~il~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-23 "REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEE OVERPAYMENTS" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 5 JANUARY 16s 2003 RESOLUTION #03-24 RESOLUTION #03-24 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to At/IIDRIZII~ VARIOUS the Council for action. 0F ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-24 "AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT TO COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING (COAl-I) REGULATIONS" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-25 RESOLUTION #03-25 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to (IIEI~III~ VARIOUS the Council for action. pAP, KING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-25 "CREATING VARIOUS HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-26 RESOLUTION #03-26 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to At't'tO/I~ I~'IZIdlIC, AL the Council for action. G0ffillOL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-26 "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. JANUARY 16~ 2003 RESOLUrlON #03-27 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-27 the Council for action. ~S LIClliSE- Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-27 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXICAB OWNER'S LICENSE TO BOBALDEN LLC, INC." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-28 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~03-28 the Council for action. I)RIVI~S LI(Igl~E Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-28 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NEW TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-29 was introduced by thc Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-29 AtlTItORI ZING ISSUANCI the Council for action. OF YlRIfl~ ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-29 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT GAMES DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmombers Kmm, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 7 JtL~IUAR¥ 16, 2003 RESOLUTION ~03-30 RESOLUTION #03-30 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to tg/lll0RIgl~ IS,.qJlhZlg the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-30 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-3! RESOLUTION #03-31 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to iAiS_~S the Council for action. RE; G.R. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-31 "AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY, UNSPECIFIED SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-32 RESOLUTION #03-32 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOII~'rI_80 the Council for action. O~ ItF_~T-~I Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-32 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET BOARD OF HEATLH" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Pax/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-33 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIJTIObl #03-33 the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-33 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET OFFICE FOR THE DISABLED" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-34 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIITIO~ #03-34 the Council for action. ~R/JI¥ ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-34 "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 TEMPORARY BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, aBOI'l.l~ Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-35 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RIgSOLUTIOIt #03-35 the Council for action. OF VARIOtIS R~'~',..~. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-35 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. JANUARY 16 ~ 2003 tlES0~llrI0~I ~[03--36 RESOLUTION #03-36 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ttlO~"~SI0tK~ SIlIIFIC~I the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-35 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T & M ASSOCIATES- SPORTSMAN FOOTBALL FIELD" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmcrnbers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-37 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-37 "APPOINTING BROKER OF RECORD RE: HEALTH INSURANCE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ItI~iOIIITII~I ~03-38 RESOLUTION #03-38 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~IOi~L SI~VICi~S the Council for action. RE: ~'l*~ PARK- ~ II Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-38 "AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH T & M ASSOCIATES-ARTHUR KILL WATERFRONT RECREATION FACILITY, PHASE II" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Padsi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 10 JANUARY 16, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-39 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~ON ~O3--39 the Council for action. ~IE IS ~, I1K;o RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples SERVICES RESOLUTION #03-39 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE IS DEPOT, INC. FOR COMPUTER SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-40 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-40 AUTHORIZIMG MAYOR the Council for action. 'ID IkPPLY Hil OIII~IDE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-40 "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR OUTSIDE GRANT FUNDS" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #03-41 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RES(IIII'Iffi ~:3-41 the Council for action. ~ lala~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-41 "APPROVING DESIGNATION OF BOUNDARIES OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA MAP-CHROME WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 11 It~IUARY 16~ 2003 [IESOLIJTIOII i~03-62 RESOLUTION #03-42 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to [tl0FESSI(I~IAL, Sl!lllFlClm the Council for action. ~ AVEI~IE PARK Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-42 "AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH E.K.A. ASSOCIATES-GRANT AVENUE PARK" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUrlI~ ~03-43 RESOLUTION #03-43 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to OPPOSII~ PRESIDI!2~ the Council for action. l~.~l~S TAX 0It ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-43 "OPPOSING PRESIDENT BUSH'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE THE TAX ON CORPORATE DIVIDENDS" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ~0tt t[03--~ RESOLUTION #03-44 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to l!l~l]011SI~ A-2855 the Council for action. 14ATnq-~' S I.~ Llltrrit~ ~ IJSl! OF ~llglS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples RESOLUTION #03-44 "ENDORSING A-2855/MATTHEW'S LAW LIMITING THE USE OF RESTRAINTS" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 12 The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application for a ABC APPLIC&TIONS: ABC TRAIqSFIgR FROH License Transfer from Farah Haddah to Edis Liquor, LLC. Upon FARAH HADDAD TO MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples and unanimous EDIS 'LIQUOR, LLC affirmative vote of the full membership present, the application was ordered to be accepted and sent to the Police Department. The Clerk stated she was in receipt of an application from Volunteer VOLUNTEER FIRE (D. #2 Fire Company #2 approving a new member, Vincent W. Bellino. ~,gLIC~I(I~ F(~ ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous ~ ~/. BlnJ.m0 affirmative vote of the full membership present, it was ordered to be approved. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from Ronald Gordon, Esq.-Carteret Planning Board Report, Re: Redevelopment Plan. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Kmm and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples all bills p~,~qT OF BUJ-q appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Rios abstained on anything to do with the Carteret Municipal Court, his wife Michelina Rios or Conrail and voted in the affirmative on all others. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following repons: 1. Air Pollution-December 2002 2. Clerk's Office-December 2002 3. Inspection of Buildings-December 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. 13 JAI~IARY 16~ 200..3 STANDING COMMITTEES BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said she took a tour with Tony Neibert. She said she is concerned about the Library sprinkler system and Borough Hall. She spoke about Borough Hall being old and the first floor that is presently unoccupied because of a moisture problem. She said she was surprised to see all the unused space that she felt could be utilized. She said they reviewed some of the proposals and she would like to see Borough Hall be a reflection of the community. She said if funds become available this would be a priority of the Mayor and Council. She said the room adjacent to the Mayor's Office is being cleaned and refurbished by the Parks Depmtment and Maintenance workers. She said this room would be used for the Mayor's Aide's Office, reception area and a small working conference area for professional consultants. She said work on the replacement sidewalks at the Fire Department have been delayed due to the frigid weather. She said she has requested and received a list from Tony Neibert outlining his items of concern in priority order for the Buildings and Grounds Department. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi said the Finance Committee, which consists of himself and Councilmernber Naples, met with Patrick DeBlasio to go over the budget. He said they would meet with the Department Heads over the next two weeks to discuss each depmhnent's budget. He said the budget must be presented at the next Council Meeting on February 6th and they would be applying for State Aid. He said they started Fire Department and Dispatcher negotiations. He said they were trying to set a date with the White and Blue Collar Unions for negotiations. He said the Building Department brought in a half a million dollars in revenue in 2002 and are expected to bring in the same in 2003. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said this Sunday they swore in the new Officers; he congratulated them and Chief Drew Packard. He said the Fire Department delivered and installed free carbon- monoxide detectors to the Senior Citizens in both Mobile Parks. He said the carbon-monoxide detectors were donated by the Carteret Italian American Club. He said the Fire Fighters also check on the residents' smoke detectors and replace them if needed. He reported progress. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum said he met with Robert Kately and the employees from the Parks Depar~rhent. He said there has been progress in parks, they are removing the old playground equipment in Carteret Park. He said the equipment has been ordered and would arrive in March. He said by having the equipment installed by the Park employees the Borough would be 14 ~A~UA~Y lb~ ~UU~ saving approximately thirty thousand dollars. He said they were negotiating with a local company that would donate money for a new gazebo/band shelter. He spoke of the details and what the park would look like when it is done. He said the tree cutting is moving at a tremendous pace. He spoke about his first Recreation Meeting and said Shelly Grandell has tremendous plans for this year, he spoke about some of her ideas and said he was proud to be a part of it. He reported progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios spoke about the digital cameras that would be installed in the three new police cars soon. He said the Police Department has received nine thousand dollars from the Federal Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase replacement body armour. He said Carteret Police Department would be a participant in the New Jersey Missing Child Alert System and spoke about the Amber Alert System. He said on January 14th the police officers attended a training session concerning criminal laws and said he was pleased with the turnout. He said some of the officers met with representatives of the New Jersey Coalition for Safe Roads and said Carteret is in favor of a Federal Law that is being enacted that would bar bigger and heavier tracks on New Jersey Interstate Highways. He said he hoped by the next Agenda Meeting that we had an Ordinance Amendment for pigeon droppings since there is a problem in the Hill Section. He reported continued progress. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz thanked the Mayor and Council for giving him another term as Councilmember. He asked Councilmember Parisi to give the Public Works report since he was just sworn in as Councilmember. Councilmember Purisi spoke about the 2002 Road Program that was almost complete. He said there are concerns with Terminal Avenue and the Road Projects should be complete by Spring. He said the NJDOT has notified the Borough that they would be receiving $194,000.00 for the 2003 Road Project for improvements to Marion and Poplar Streets and he gave the details on the project. He spoke about the Roosevelt Avenue Pump Station Project and the Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Contract. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said they are in the process of setting up a meeting with the Committee from the Board of Education. She said she hoped the meeting would take place the first Wednesday in February. 15 JAI~IUARY 16 ~ 2003 Mayor Daniel J. Reiman congratulated the new Councilmember Joseph "Skippy" Sitarz. He welcomed him and said we have a good Council this year and looked forward to significant progress this year throughout the Borough. He said he met with Green Acres concerning the Waterfront and the Carteret Park Project. He said he felt we should have a significant award of DEP Funds for the Waterfront or the Carteret Pond Project. He spoke about the Resolution the Council adopted tonight in support of the Planning Board Resolution declaring 160 acres of Waterfront property as part of the new Redevelopment Zone. He said he was in Trenton today to support Matthew's Law and explained that it concerned the way Senior Citizens were treated in Nursing Home Facilities. He spoke about the three million-dollar budget deficit and felt we were facing a tough budget year. He said they would do their best to cut the budget and they would look at generating additional revenue. He said they were moving ahead with the Waterfront Project, Redevelopment, park improvements, and the Turnpike. He said there is a meeting scheduled for March with the Turnpike where they would unveil their final design phase for the Turnpike upgrade. He spoke about the details and said he spoke to Mayors from neighboring towns for their support with the upgrade. He congratulated Joe Novakowski and Debbie Kaskiw on their appointments tonight. He spoke about being in Washington for Congressman Menendez's swearing in. Council President Rios spoke about Mary Ferrence, a Borough Crossing Guard and what happened. He said she was on her post and her quick actions helped save the life of a man. He read the letter Mary received from the man and the Council Commendation. He presented Mary Ferrence with the Council Commendation. Mayor Reiman thanked Ms. Ferrence on behalf of the Council and the residents of Carteret. PUBLIC DISOJSSI{I~I Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened to the public for discussion. Jim Stone, 3 George Court said he had a petition, signed by all his neighbors, to have his street resurface& He said his street wasn't resurfaced since the builder put the houses in forty seven years ago. He said his street is the last to be plowed when it snows. Dan Crosson, Chairman of the Carteret Historical Committee said he wanted people to care for the history of Chrome and he would like to see the older buildings incorporated into the Redevelopment Plan. 16 JANUARY 16, 2003 There being no further comments, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers PUBLIC DISCUSSION Rios and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC present, the public discussion was closed. Mayor Reiman read a letter from a resident who said John Ashby and COMMENTS Oswaldo Torres from the Streets and Roads Department found her wallet and returned it to her home untouched. He said the Mayor and Council would present both men with Commendations. There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by AI)OURNED Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 P.M. Respect fully,~submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, RMC/~ Municipal Clerk KMB/cp 17 JANUARY 16~ 2003 COUNCIL MEETING