HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/02/06 FEBRUARY 6, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately
7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 6, 2003, Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Randy Krum " Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
" Skippy Sitarz
" 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
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. Mayor Reiman OF ALLEGIANCE
asked everyone to remember the astronauts who died in the Columbia
disaster.
The Clerk stated that on January 31, 2003, in full compliance with the STATEMENT OF
Open Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The MEETING NOTICE
Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and APPROVAL
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the OF MINUTES
minutes of December 19, 2002 and January 1 & 16, 2003 were
approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
Council President Rios read a commendation letter about an incident COMMENDATIONS
in Carteret involving juveniles with loaded paintball guns that Officers
Kevin Makwinski and Carmine Pannullo apprehended. He presented
the officers with Meritorious Awards.
Council .. resident Rios read commendations for Vincent Bonilla,
James Lynch and Hector Ramos who were not present. He said these
gentlemen served in Vietnam. He said these men served diligently and
made everyone proud and they were just awarded a New Jersey
Vietnam Veterans' Service Medal. He thanked these men for serving
our country.
FEBRUARY 6s 2003
COMMENDATIONS Council President Rios spoke about the four young ladies in Carteret
(Continued) that raised money for the World Trade Disaster Victims.. He said
Taryn Curran, Amanda Berrios, Rose Holland and Amanda Holland
raised the money by selling lemonade. He presented them with
commendations and thanked them.
Mayor Reiman spoke about John Ashby and Osvaldo Torres, Streets
and Roads Department employees who found a wallet and tracked
down the owner to return the wallet with all of the contents. He read
their commendations but said they may not have known they were
being honored and were not in attendance tonight.
Mayor Reiman read a Mayoral Commendation for EMT's Colleen
Jameson and Albert Check Volunteer First Aid Members who helped
save an elderly Carteret resident and transport him to the hospital. He
recounted the incident and spoke about Officers Rivera, Kenda and
Reuter and these EMT's and said they were truly an asset to the
community.
Mayor Reiman welcomed Assemblywoman Arline Friscia and
ASSEMBLYMEMBERSwisNiEWSi(i AND Assemblyman John Wisniewski from the 19th Legislative District. He
FRISClA said they have been representing Carteret in the 19th District since
1996. He said they did a tremendous job for us and felt this year more
than ever they have worked with Senator Vitale's office to bring in
funding and grants for Carteret. He said they are here tonight to
present a check for $150,000.00, a DOT Grant that was awarded this
week for the Pedestrian Walkways in West Carteret and he gave the
details.
Assemblyman John Wisniewski presented the check to Mayor Reiman
and said in many cases Municipalities are not getting more money. He
said through the efforts of Senator Vitale, Assemblywoman Friscia and
himself they were able to help relieve the property tax burden in
Carteret.
Assemblywoman Arline Friscia said it is difficult to get money from
Trenton these days and she felt anything that would benefit Carteret
would benefit the whole district. She said this was a good start and
hoped to bring in bigger and better things.
Mayor Reiman spoke about the $119,000.00 Domestic Preparedness
Grant Carteret received in December last year with Senator Vitale and
Assemblymembers Wisniewski and Friscia's help. As they were
leaving Mayor Reiman jokingly said we have a deficit in the budget
and they should come back in the near future with a much larger check
and he thanked them.
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
ORDINANCE #03-04 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE ~03-04
APPROPRIATING
and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Hearing to be 9584,519.00 FOR
held on February 20, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios (3OI~-LROCIlON OF
and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, I.IItRARY/SENIOR C1Tr:~I
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #03-04
"APPROPRIATING $584,519.00 RECEIVED AS A GRANT FROM FIRST READING
THE NEW JERSEY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY AND SENIOR
CITIZENS' CENTER IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY
ORDINANCE #03-05 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE ~03-05
and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Hearing to be ~484,519.00 FOR
held on February 20, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios II. filiOVlI~I'S 'ID
and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, B01100~ [ttlll.
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #03-05
"ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIAT1NG $484,519.00 TO FIRST READING
PROVIDE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BOROUGH HALL
IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY"
ORDINANCE #03-06 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #03-06
and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Heating to be g.I. il~ll~ SALARY
held on February 20, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios 0RDINAI~[~ RE:
FIRE DEP~
and Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #03-06
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 FIRST READING
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING
THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR
VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
FEBRUARY 6 s 2003
ORDINANCE #03-07 ORDINANCE #03-07 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
/~IOFrllqG A and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Hearing to be
RI~~ PL~ held on February 20, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz
FOR litE ~ and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
l~'m'~lKlqT Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #03-07
FIRST READING "AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN THE CHROME WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
COMMENTS Mayor Reiman said this is for the waterfront area, the one hundred
sixty-six acres along the waterfront it says Chrome because it
references the area towards Chrome, it is different from the Lower
Roosevelt Area.
ORDINANCE #03-01 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-01 was introduced and passed upon
~ ~ First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council. held on
01~ FOR January 16, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune
OPI~I SPACE on February 6, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on February 14, 2003 at
approximately 7:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin
board and copies were made available to the general public and
according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared
the Public Heating to be open:
Mayor Reiman said this is a Revenue Bond which is different from
other Bond Ordinances. He said Revenue Bond or Note means there is
already money dedicated to pay interest in this debt down and would
not cost the taxpayers money and explained. He said this money
would be used for park improvements.
~ Clt~SI~D There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MM.S&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous vote of the full
membership present.
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FEbRUArY 6, 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz BOND ORDINANCE
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."
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX,
NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:
Section h 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 i)e determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief
Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes
issued pursuant to this Ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer's
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
F~Y 6, 2003
ORI)lKa21(~ from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the
(Continued) 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 Ordinan~:e 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 Ordinance 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 er purpose
within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the
reasonable life thereof computed f~om 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 Govemment 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 propose 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.
Section 8. The Chief Financial Officer of the Borough is hereby
authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as necessary a
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
B'~3~{UARY 6, 2{303
further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide ~ ORD~ ~03-0!
(Continued)
secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough pursuant to
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (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.
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers AI)OPIED
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
Approved and Adopted: February 6, 2003
Introduced: January 16, 2003
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Heating: January 21, 2003
Hearing held: February 6, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 14, 2003
The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-02 as introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
January 16, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune
on January 21, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on February 6, 2003 at
approximately 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin
board and copies were made available to the general public and
according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
Mayor Reiman introduced Bruce Rydel, Professional Planner for CME
Associates.
Mr. Rydel gave a brief presentation on the Redevelopment Plan for the
Lower Roosevelt Avenue Business District.
F~RUARY 6, 2003
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
DAN CROSSON Dan Crosson, President of the Historical Committee was concemed
with keeping historical Borough buildings.
HEARING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the
Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #03-02
"AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE LOWER ROOSEVELT AVENUE BUSINESS
DISTRICT IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ~
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers 3
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
Approved and Adopted: February 6, 2003
Introduced: January 16, 2003
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: January 21, 2003
Heating held: February 6, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel $. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 14, 2003
MEETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review
PUBLIC INPUT prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon
ON ALL MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous
RESOLUTIONS affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was
opened for public input on all Resolutions.
COMMENTS John Sudia asked how Resolution #03-55, Authorizing Disposal of
Stock would benefit the Borough.
Mayor Reiman said Borough was a policyholder of Prudential
Insurance, which went from a mutual company to a stock company.
FEBROARY 6, 2003
He explained. He said the Borough has to sell by law and cannot own COMMENTS
stock.
There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the MEETING CI~OSED
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full membership present.
The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions to be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a
motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #03-50 to
#03-65 were approved.
Council President Rios presented Resolution #03-60, Supporting PRESENTATION
A2753/S1924, Re: World Trade Center Victims to Mr. Meehan, father OF RESOLIJTION
of Colleen Meehan Barkow a Carteret resident who died in the World
Trade Disaster.
RESOLUTION #03-50 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~03-50
DIR~ ~ ISSUAN~
the Council for action. OF VARIOUS BINGO
LICI~ISES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-50
"DIRECTiNG THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS BiNGO LICENSES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
FEBRUARY 6, 2003
RESOL§TION #03-§1 RESOLUTION//03-51 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
'DIE the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-51
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-52 RESOLUTION #03-52 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ VARIOUS the Council for action.
HANDICAPPED
PARKING SPACES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-52
"CREATING VARIOUS HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krmn,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-53 RESOLUTION #03-53 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ TO ~ the Council for action.
2003 TM~I~RY B~DGET
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-53
"AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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Fi~RUARY 6, 2003
RESOLUTION #03-54 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIItrlON J03-54
A~ING MAYOR TO
the Council for action. EIEoJ'rE ~glimzMl~lT ~
RE.' PARKING LOT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-54
"AUTHORIZiNG MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH
MiD-STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, RE: PARKiNG LOT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-55 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLI1TION J03-55
AUTI~ORIZING DISPOSAL
the Council for action. OF ~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-55
"AUTHORIZiNG DISPOSAL OF STOCK"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-56 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLLrrlOlq J03-56
the Council for action. PROFESSI(IJAL SEIlVICES
RE: C-30P~I~TOR
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-56
'"APPOiNTING A C-3 LICENSED OPERATOR"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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~'ElffiUARY 6, 2003
RESOIJ. JTION ~03-57 RESOLUTION #03-57 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AIIlHOIIIZING the Council for action.
PAR~CIPATION IN
MQ[I~ ! ~ASE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-57
"AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION 1N THE MCIA CAPITAL
EQUIPMENT LEASE PURCHASE PROGRAM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOII1TIOI~ ~O3-58 RESOLUTION #03-58 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOIIgI' '~G WAYNE the Council for action.
MA[.lU( & RI(ItARD
MANTIJ~ ' S
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-58 _~
"APPOINTING EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHICIANS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOIJ./rlON ~1~03-59 RESOLUTION #03-59 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ OF TAX the Council for action.
AI~/OR SMslI~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-59
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR
SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
ABOFII~ was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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FEBRUARY 6, 2003
RESOLUTION #03-60 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to SUPPORTING ,O.753/S1924
the Council for action. RE: hDRLD TRADE
(~1'~l( VICTIMS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-60
"SUPPORTING A-2753 / S-1924
WORLD TRADE CENTER VICTEMS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-6l was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIA1TION 1t03-61
the Council for action. PROFESSIOIK~/L SI~VICES
~RAFFIC SIGNAL
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-61
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH
MASER CONSULTiNG, P.A."
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, hOOt-'l~o
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-62 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLI1TION ~R)3-62
the Council for action. P,~',~LRING I0 ~
R.I~EYEIDP}~'qT PlAN
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz FOR 31tE WA'fI~LFRONT
RESOLUTION//03-62
"REFERRiNG TO THE PLANNiNG BOARD FOR
RECOMMENDATION A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
CHROME WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, filX)t'rEo
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION ~)3-63 RESOLUTION #03-63 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING A the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-63
"APPOINTING A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE
CARTERET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pax/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOI/~ON ~R)3-64 RESOLUTION #03-64 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPROVING INCREASE the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-64
"APPOINTING BRENDON RHODES FULL TIME _~
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHICIAN"
ABOFIED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUrI(Ig IR)3,;65 RESOLUTION #03-65 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
A~ZII~ MAYOR the Council for action.
TO p~%l[ltrrI6 LAP
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-65
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE LOCAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM (LAP) AGREEMENTS"
ADOFII~ was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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lflellffiU.illY 6, 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios all bills PAYI~N'T OF Blll.q
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: REPORTS DI!I~ARUI'HlqT
1. Board of Health-December 2002
2. Clerk's Office-January 2003
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.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said the STAI~ING ~Tl~.q
cleaning out of the first floor of Borough Hall has been completed by
the Borough maintenance and the Parks Department employees. She
spoke about the security system in the Library. She said the Mayor's
Aide/Professional Staff Office is completed.
Mayor Rciman spoke about the savings by doing the work in house
instead of using private contractors.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
said the preliminary budget was adopted yesterday and the Public
Hearing would be held on March 6th. He said the budget is a work in
progress and thanked Patrick DeBlasio and his staff for putting it
together. He also thanked the Department Heads for keeping their
budget tight.
Mayor Reiman said he put together a Task Force and they would be
having a Special Meeting with Department Heads to review their
budgets. He said he would be proposing layoffs if necessary and felt
he doesn't have a choice.
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~II~G (]31~Tl'l':l'kq FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said the Fire Department
was very busy in January with many fires. He congratulated the new
EMT's Brendon Rhodes, Wayne Malek and Richard Mantuano. He
advised everyone to install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in
their homes and spoke about an incident in Carteret in which the
carbon monoxide alerted the people to the problem. He reported
progress.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum said the
survey work has begun on Grant Avenue field. He explained about the
brand new field they would be putting in. He said the pipes were
frozen in the Hot House last week. He spoke about the park workers
cleaning out Borough Hall. He said sycamore trees would be cut from
Holmes Street to Louis Street on Washington Avenue and gave the
details. He said the Carteret Recreation Committee do a wonderful
job, their 1st Annual Open House would be held on Sunday February
23. He gave the details and urged everyone to attend. He said there
would be twenty weeks of free dance lessons, which would begin in
March. He reported progress.
Mayor Reiman thanked Michelle Grandell and spoke about the time
she puts in and the fact that she gets no compensation for doing the
wonderful job she does.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios spoke about the money
Carteret received from the New Jersey Drunk Driving Enforcement
Fund and explained what the money would be used for. He said there
were twenty officers that attended classes on arrest and search
procedures. He said Patrolman Kitz attended two Driver Education
classes at the high school and Dispatcher Debbie Lindsay spoke to a
group of Senior Citizens about the 911 System. He said there has been
a rash of stolen cars in the Borough and urged everyone not to leave
keys or anything else in their running cars. He reported continued
progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said we are getting
three new police cars. He spoke about the old fire truck they tumed
into a salt spreader and plow. He said the sweepers are out and they
are thinking about instituting a pilot program in certain sections for
alternate side of the street parking to make it easier for the street
sweepers. He spoke about the Streets and Roads Department
Christmas tree pickup and leaf pickup program and the costs. He said
over one thousand Christmas trees were picked up and 1,785 yards of
leaves were picked up. He said they are replacing signs and putting in
designated Handicapped Parking Spaces. He spoke about the
Recycling Program, what the men have picked up and what the costs
were. He said they are patching the holes in the streets and told
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residents to feel free to call if they had any holes they needed patched. STAINING
He said there was a problem on Middlesex Avenue, the street is
coming apart, they would be having a meeting with the contractors
tomorrow, He said the snowplows and sanders are ready to roll. He
spoke about the Sewer Department and said they have been cleaning
out the catch basins in Chrome, the Hill Section and West Carteret.
~-- He reported progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said she
had a meeting with the Board of Education scheduled for March 4th
that she had to cancel on her account. She has two tentative dates of
February l0th and 18th at 7:00.
Mayor Reiman said information is coming concerning the Turnpike I~YOR I~F..TI~I~I
Interchange and the meeting would be held March 18th and they are
still committing 130 million dollars to the project. He gave the details.
He spoke about the Labor Assistance Program Resolution that was
adopted by the Council tonight. He said if an individual does a crime
in Cartemt they would be doing community service in Carteret, he
explained this would be done by non violent criminals. He said they
would be cleaning up Carteret and we could be signing the contract
with Middlesex County. He spoke about the Streetscape Project on
Washington/Roosevelt Avenue, the 2.5 million dollar project which
would include curbs, lights, pavers and will not cost the taxpayers of
Carteret any money.
Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: PRIICI..al~TION: ~ &
JOINT DECADE
BONE AND JOINT DECADE
WHEREAS, one in every seven Americans suffers from a
musculoskeletal impairment;
WHEREAS, bone and joint impairments are the number one chronic
condition reported to physicians and are the leading cause of physical
disability and severe long-term pain which deprives children of normal
development; and
WHEREAS, one of the rarest musculoskeletal conditions is
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a genetic disorder in
which bone forms in muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective
tissues, which in time produces a "second skeleton" that immobilizes
the joints of the body; and
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PR00_&I~TI01~I WHEREAS, it is estimated that Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
(Continued) affects only 2,500 people worldwide, 200 diagnosed cases in the
United States, with less than 12 cases in New Jersey; and
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WHEREAS, numerous countries and international organizations have 1
joined together to increase public awareness of this devastating, rare
genetic disorder and to promote research to find the cure for
musculoskeletal impairments.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Daniel J. Reiman, Mayor of the Borough of
Carteret, hereby proclaim the years 2002 through 2011 as
BONE AND JOINT DECADE
in the hope of generating increased public awareness of Fibrodysplasia
Ossificans Progressiva and all musculoskeletal disorders and urge the
medical community to pursue research in this important area, develop
a treatment and discover a cure.
i~BLIC DISCUSSION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was
opened to the public for discussion.
Jim Stone said the Council disagreed on the Streetscape last year.
Mayor Reiman said that was not part of this project ard briefly
explained.
Jim Stone said there is a need for a delayed traffic light on Post Blvd.
Mayor Reiman said the Engineers have signed off on it and it has been
approved.
John Sudia said he would like to review the bill list and asked that they
reinstate this.
Mayor Reiman said absolutely.
John Sudia said he felt the Mayor and Council should advise residents
that leaving your car running is a violation with stiff fines.
Glen Scheno said he was a resident for fifty two years and spoke about
his high taxes. He urged the Mayor and Council to pass a Resolution
on Constitutional Convention and send it to Trenton.
Mayor Reiman agreed and explained what Mr. Scheno meant by
Constitutional Convention.
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Unidentified man said the called the Assembly and they told him that PUBLIC DISCUSSION
was in committee, he said it was in comimittee for thirty years. (Continued)
RESOLUTION #03-66 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOI_IIrlON t1~03-66
the Council for action. INTO alnSl!D SESSION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
At approximately 8:05 P.M. a closed session was held. CJl~l!l) SESSION
At approximately 8:24 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios MI!;I~I_TNG OPEN
and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership 1D POBLIC
"- present, the meeting was opened to the public.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
'KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, RMC/C~rff~- .....
Municipal Clerk
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