HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/02/20 FEBRUARY 20, 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 20, 2003, Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL GALL
Councilmember Randy Krum
Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
" Skippy Sitarz
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Noted absent was Councilmember Brian Sosnowski.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYERs PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. OF ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on February 13, 2003, in full compliance with the STATEMENT OF
Open Prb!ic Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to MEETING NOT,CE
The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board.
Councilmember Naples in the absence of Councilmember Sosnowski COMMENDATION
presented a Commendation to Thomas App, Firefighter of the Year. FIREFIGHTER OF YEAR
She thanked the firefighters and read a letter fi.om Chief O'Connor
commending Firefighter App.
ORDINANCE #03-08 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE ~03-08
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public BOND ORDINANCE
Hearing to be held on March 6, 2003, upon MMS&C, by APPROPRIATING
Councilmembers Rios and Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, $500,000.00, RE:
Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios, and Sitarz voted in the GRI*I~I ACRES
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
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ORDiNANCE #03-08
BOND ORDINANCE "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS
#03-08 in full AT CARTERET PARK AND SPORTSMAN'S FIELD iN AND
BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $500,000.00
THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZiNG THE ISSUANCE OF THE
$250,000.00 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR
FiNANCING THE COST THEREOF TO BE FUNDED
BY THE GREEN ACRES PROGRAM"
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 1. The improvement described in Section 3 of this Bond
Ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of
Carteret, New Jersey (the "Borough") as a general improvement. For
the improvement or purpose described in Section 3, there is hereby
appropriated the sum of $500,000.00 or which $250,000.00 will be
provided in the form of a grant and $250,000.00 will be provided in
the form of a loan from the State of New Jersey, Department of
Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program ("Green Acres"). No
down payment is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11 (c) as this
Bond Ordinance authorizes obligations which involve projects funded
by Green Acres.
Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvement or purpose,
negotiable bonds (the "Bonds") are hereby authorized to be issued in
the principal amount of $250,000.00 pursuant to the Local Bond Law.
In anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and
within the limitations 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 is the improvement
of Carteret Park and Sportsman's Field as described in the grant
application to Green Acres, including thereto. A copy of the grant
application to Green Acres is on file with the Clerk.
(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 therefore. ,
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
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
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determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time BOND ORDINANCE
to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The Chief f03-08 in full
Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part of 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 a 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 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 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 of 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) 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 o£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 provided in this Bond Ordinance by $250,000.00
and the obligations authorized herein will be within all debt
limitations prescribed by the Law.
(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000.00 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. The Borough expects to receive a Green Acres Grant in the
amount of $250,000.00 to finance partially the purpose described in
Section 3 hereof. Any additional grant moneys which are 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
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BOND ORDINANCE obligations issued pursuant to this Ordinance. The amount of
#03-08 in full obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the
(Continued) extent that such funds are so used.
Section 8. The Chief Financial Officer of the Borough is hereby
authorized to prepare and to update fi-om 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
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 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 requiremcmts of the Rule.
In the event that the Borough fails to comply with its undertaking, 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 by 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 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 t03-09 ORDiNANCE #03-09 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
AMENDING ORDINANCE and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
#71-9, DEPUTY Hearing to be held on March 6, 2003, upon MMS&C, by
MUNICIPAL Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples. Upon individual roll call vote,
DEPARTMENT HEAD Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #03-09
"AN ORDiNANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHiNG SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING
THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR
VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTER]ET"
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The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-03 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE #03-03
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on "'CAP" ORDINANCE TO
February 5, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune EXCEED INDEX RATE
on February 10, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 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.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the
Public Heating to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios
ORDINANCE #03-03
'"CAP' ORDINANCE TO EXCEED INDEX RATE; INDEX RATE
LESS THAN 5% LIMITATION FOR THE YEAR 2003"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers AUOFI~
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: February 20, 2003
Introduced: February 6, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: February 10, 2003
Hearing held: February 20, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 25, 2003
The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-04 was introduced and passed upon 0{ID~ ~03-04
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on IR'I't~OPRI41I~ $584,519.00
February 6, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune FROM IHE RI I~UCATI~
on February 10, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final CI~lSlRI~I'IOq OF A NI~
passage after Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 2003 at IJmlARY & SI~IIOR C~ll~t
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.
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PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
COMMENTS John Sudia asked for clarification on the Ordinance.
Mayor Reiman briefly explained.
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 Parisi and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios
ORDINANCE #03-04
"APPROPRIATING $584,519.00 RECEWED AS A GRANT
FROM 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"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: February 20, 2003
Introduced: February 6, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Heating: February 10, 2003
Hearing held: February 20, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 25, 2003
ORDINANCE #03-05 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-05 was introduced and passed upon
RE-APPROPRIATING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
$4~4,519.00 FOR February 6, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune
I/IPRO~-~O on February 10, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final
BOROUOt I~I]. passage after Public Hearing to be held on February 20, 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.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared tile Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembcrs present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #03-05
"REAPPROPRIAT1NG $484,519.00 TO PROVIDE
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BOROUGH HALL IN
AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTER-ET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Kmm, Naples, Pafisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: Februarv 20, 2003
Introduced: February 6, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Heating: February 10, 2003
Heating held: February 20, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 25, 2003
The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-06 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE #03-06
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING SALARY
February 6, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune Offi)ItlANC~ #71-9, Rg:
on February 10, 2003 with notice it will considered for final passage FIRE 1)EP~
after Public Heating to be held on February 20, 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.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous ItlBLIC ~
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
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CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples
ORDINANCE #03-06
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE//71 :-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE
MANNER OF PAYMENTS
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: February 20, 2003
Introduced: February 6, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading ]
with notice of Public Heating: February 10, 2003
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Hearing held: February 20, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 25, 2003
ORDINANCE #03-07 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-07 was introduced and passed upon
ADOt'ril~ A First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
Rl~3/E~l~l~gl7 ~ February 6, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune
FOR TttE ~ on February 10, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final
WAI'I~ passage after Public Heating to be held on February 20, 2003 at
REDEYE~ 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.
~T.TC ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Heating to be open:
Mayor Reiman briefly explained what his plans were for the area.
Del Billbaum, terminal manager for A. Duie Pyle said his facility was
very new and said the redevelopment plans may include their facility.
He said his company received a CO for half a million-dollar
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construction. He explained that his company was a good neighbor to
the Fire, Police and First Aid Departments. He said this would be a
financial burden and he had to formally object to this and his company
would have to fight it. He asked what has changed since last month's
Planning Board Meeting to make this affect A. Duie Plye.
Mayor Reiman explained and said he spoke to a representative from A.
Duie Plye about this and said he as well as the Council would not want
to lose two to three hundred jobs in Carteret.
Councilmember Rios abstained on the Ordinance since he is employed
by Conrail and Conrail is included in the redevelopment area.
There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the ~ catxSl~l)
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples
ORDINANCE #03-07
"AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE CHROME WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Couneilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios abstained. Councilmember Sosnowski was
noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: __ February 20, 2003
Introduced: February 6, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: February 10, 2003
Hearing held: February 20, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: February 25, 2003
A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review l~Sl'll~ OPI~IED
prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon ltma JC ~ (lq
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous ,gl. REStlIIrI(liS
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was opened for public input on all Resolutions.
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MOTION TO Councilmember Rios made a motion to amend thc Agenda to appoint
ANEND THE Bob Brown to the Housing Authority.
AGENDA
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present a motion was
made to amend the Agenda to include Resolution #03-84, Appointing
Robert Brown to the Housing Authority.
COMMENTS James Failace, 13 Ginda Avenue asked what the position of Deputy
Municipal Department Head was on Resolution #03-82.
Mayor Reiman explained that it would be consolidating the positions
of Economic Development, UEZ Coordinator and Community
Development Director.
James Failace asked who resigned from the Housing Authority.
Councilmember Rios said Henri Skiba.
John Rakrus said the men did a good job on snow removal.
Mayor Reiman commended the Parks Department and the Streets and
Roads Department and the Sewer Department for the great job they
did and Councilmember Sitarz and Krum for being at the garage. He
spoke of the costs of the clean up.
There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the
MEETING CLOSED Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
CONSENT AGENDA The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any
Resolutions to be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a
motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Couneilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions
#03-72 to #03-84 were approved.
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RESOLUTION #03-72 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTI~ ,~03--72
the Council for action. OlRl~rn~ ~IE ISSUANCE
OF VARIOUS RA~YLE
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-72
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Paris, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-73 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-73
the Council for action. /g,~ll~ 'ID ~IE 2003
~ BUBa,:r
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-73
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
2003 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adop,ted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Pads, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-74 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIJTION $03-76
the Council for action. PROFESSI(IqAL SIIiI~ICES-
[DN IglRB~, T&H
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ASSOClA1ES, RE:
RESOLUTION #03-74
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH DONALD J. NORBUT, P.E.,
C.M.E., OF T&M ASSOCIATES AS THE
BOROUGH ENG1NEER FOR THE YEAR 2003"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmernbers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Paris, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affkrmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #03-75 RESOLUTION #03-75 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
PROfESSI~ SI~VICES the Council for action.
BOR01KIt lrl.'tORNEY Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
FOR 2003
RESOLUTION #03-75
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH ROBERT J. BERGEN, ESQ., OF GILL & CHAMAS, LLC AS
THE BOROUGH ATTORNEY FOR THE YEAR 2003"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Paris, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-76 RESOLUTION #03-76 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
PROFESSIONAL SI~VICi~ the Council for action.
VARIOUS 20NING & Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-76
"APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT-ROBERT DATO, ESQ."
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOt'I'~ Naples, Paris, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOII/rlOfl ~03-77 RESOLUTION #03-77 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOIRrlNG AL IO, LSIt the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-77
"APPOINTING A BOROUGH
PHOTOGRAPHER AL WALSH"
ADOi~3~ED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples, Pads, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #03-78 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-78
the Council for action. AUIIt(ilIZING BIIIS-
GtR[I~ PARK II~ilDVEt~q~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-78
"AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CHROME PARK"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Pads, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-79 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-79
the Council for action, glO, RD OF BID-PIKSSI~II
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-79
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR A NEW
SENIOR CITIZENS BUS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOFTED
Naples, Pads, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilnlembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-80 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIJTION #03-80
the Council for action. APPOIlqrlNG ~
DIMASCIO TO ~
T .TltRARY ~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-80
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES-
CARTERET FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knma, ADOPTED
Naples, Pads, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION 4/03-81 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION #03-81 the Council for action.
AIII}IORIZING V~OUS
PI~IIFO~ RIItABII.'rT&TION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
COMt P, BgUI~TIOLKS RESOLUTION #03-81
"AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM
REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT TO COUNCIL ON
AFFORDABLE HOUSING (COAH) REGULATIONS"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmrn,
Naples, Paris, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-82 RESOLUTION #03-82 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
ESTam.T.qItlNG 'lite the Council for action.
POSI'I.'ION OF
t.~/qlCIPAL DEP~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-82
"RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY
MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT HEAD"
ADOt'II~IJ was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples, Paris, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLOTIO[~ ~03-83 RESOLUTION #03-83 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPROVING ~ the Council for action.
2003- 2006
CDBG PROGRAM Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-83
"APPROVING THE 2003-2004 CDBG PROGRAM"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pads, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #03-84 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-84
the Council for action. APPOIN£].~ R01tFRT ~
T8 THE It0USING A~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-84
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET
HOUSING AUTHORITY"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Paris, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from APPLICATIONS:
Volunteer Fire Co. #2 approving a new member, James J. McFadden, VOLUNTEER FIRE C0.#2
Jr. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and At't'ROVAL OF ~ ~
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it
was ordered to be approved.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the COMMUNICATIONS
City of Linden Planning Board-Notice that they have adopted the Re- CIIY OF ~
examination of the Master Plan.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication fi'om the BOR01J~I OF POllgr
Borough of Point Pleasant-Resolution urging New Jersey Legislature
to introduce legislation to reform the inequitable property tax system
used to fund schools in New Jersey.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present all
Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios all bills PAYI~gr OF B~l-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 and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: REPOR~
1. Inspection of Buildings-January 2003
2. Office for the Disabled-2002 Annual Report
3. Tax Collector-2002 Annual Report
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
STANDING BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples thanked
COMMITTEES the Parks Department and the Buildings and Grounds Staff for the
beautiful job they did on the Mayor's Aid Office. She said the
Borough buildings look good, they are working on snow removal. She
said they were concerned with the flat roof on the Library where the
snow has accumulated. She said the Maintenance Department was
working with the Streets and Roads Department to remove the snow.
She asked the residents to come out and support the Office for the
Disabled on Disability Awareness Day, Sunday, March 16th.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
commended everyone for doing a fine job with the snow removal. He
spoke about the Building Department revenue for January, which was
almost twenty-eight thousand dollars. He reminded everyone about
the Public Hearing to be held on March 6 at 7 P.M. on the budget and
spoke about discretionary aid to the Borough. He spoke about the
budget and possible layoffs. He said the White and Blue Collar
Unions were still in negotiations.
FIRE: Councilmember Naples in the absence of Committee
Chairperson Sosnowski congratulated Firefighter, EMT Thomas App.
She said the Fire Department was digging out fire hydrants ~nd asked
residents to dig out their hydrants to help. She spoke about the First
Responder recertification program the members of the Fire
Department recently participated in. She said there was a meeting
with all emergency services on domestic preparedness.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairp~son Krum said the old
band shelter was removed in Carteret Park. He spoke about the
playground program, which was limited by the weather; the
playground equipment would be arriving on February 25th. He spoke
about the two trailers that were donated by White Rose to keep the
equipment dry. He said trees were being removed on Washington
Avenue but the work has slowed down because of the snow. He spoke
about the Recreation Commission Open House that will be held on
Sunday and spoke about some of the things Michelle Grandell would
be doing this year. He reported progress.
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POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios said on February 14th the STANDING COMMITTEES
Police Department captured its most wanted fugitive. He spoke about
the $8,000.00 grant Carteret Police Department received from New
Jersey State Division of Motor Vehicles as a result of motor vehicle
inspection fines. He said the money would be used to purchase
equipment for this year. He said the D.A.R.E. Officers were
recertified. He spoke about people leaving their vehicles running and
unattended which resulted in a rash of car thefts. He spoke about the
Crime Prevention Seminar on Homeland Security and Terrorism,
which will be held on February 26th, and commended Lt. Robert
Talalai and Susan Skoczypiec who ran the Neighborhood Watch
Program. He reported continued progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz spoke about the
Sewer Department cleaning the catch basins and removing the snow
from the catch basins. He said there was a watermain break on
Monday. He spoke about the equipment breakdowns and said he felt
the Borough needs some updated equipment. He said the men did a
fantastic job on the removal of snow and commended all the men who
are working to remove the snow.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said the
meeting was cancelled due to the weather state of emergency. She
said the liaison meeting was rescheduled for March 4th.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC DISCUSSION
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was opened to the public for discussion.
James Failace said prior to his leaving office he requested Woodbridge COMMENTS
send information to us on the medical waste facility in Linden.
Mayor Reiman said they would send another letter.
John Sudia said he would like to see bill lists at the meetings and
commended the men for snow removal job they did in Carteret but felt
we need more equipment.
Susan Gaydos, West Carteret suggested passing an Ordinance where
residents have to remove cars from the streets during snowstorms.
Councilmember Sitarz said they would be doing that next year.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION Mayor Reiman said there are some streets designated for snow
emergency and cars were towed. He said he believed residents have
twenty four hours to shovel their sidewalks.
Ms. Gaydos said on Hermarm Street the big fire truck could not get
through. She said the Avenel and Colonia First Aid Squads responded
and she asked where the Carteret First Aid Squad was.
Councilmember Rios explained.
Mayor Reiman said if they are out on call, Mutual Aid is called as we
respond to them in the same way.
Chief Brian O'Connor said the First Aid Squad had a call and Mutual
Aid was called. He explained.
Councilmember Sitarz said next year he will sit down with the Mayor
and draft a letter to go out to all homeowners after Thanksgiving that
they are required to park in their driveways on snow removal streets.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
PUBLICcLoSED DISCUSSIONTo PUBLIC affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public
discussion portion of the meeting was closed.
RESOLUTION #03-85 RESOLUTION #03-85 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION TO the Council for action.
GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios
RESOLUTION #03-85
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
CLOSED SESSION At approximately 7:35 P.M., a Closed Session was held.
MEETING OPEN At approximately 7:40 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
TO PUBLIC Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public.
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RESOLUTION #03-86 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred RESOLUTION #03-86
to the Council for action. AUTHORIZING AIR
QUALITY TESTING-
BOROUGH BALL
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbers $itarz and Naples
RESOLUTION #03-86
"AUTHORIZING AIP. QUALITY TESTING-BOROUGH HALL"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted absent.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED
Councilmembers Rios and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Municipal Clerk
KMB/cp
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