HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/03/06 MARCH 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, March 6, 2003, Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call vote, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Randy Krum
" " Susan Naples
.... Frank Parisi
.... Skippy Sitarz
.... Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present were Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.,
Borough Treasurer/CFO Patrick DeBlasio and Borough Auditor Run
Gardner.
NOTED ABSENT
Noted absent was Councilmember Ronald Rios.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. OF ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on February 28, 2003, in full compliance with the STATEMENT OF
Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to MEETING NOTICE
The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous APPROVAL OF MINUTES
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes
of February 6, 2003 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by
the Clerk~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Parisi and PUBLIC HEARING
2003 MUNICIPAL
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, BUDGET
the Mayor declared the Public Heating on the 2003 Local Municipal
Budget to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the 2003 Local Municipal HEARING CLOSED
Budget, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
MARCH 6, 2003
ORDINANCE ~O3-10 The Clerk introduced ORDINANCE #03-10.
AMENDING SALARY
ORDINANCE #71-9,
RE.' PLAB~qlNG &
~ BOARD Mayor Reiman asked Councilmember Parisi if the Finance Committee
t~t'l~ cleared this. He said this was making a correction, it was not an
increase.
Councilmember Parisi agreed and said it is not an increase.
Mayor Reiman said this was not published yet, it was the First
Reading and they would probably do it at the next Agenda Meeting
when they do increases for all the administrative people and
Department Heads.
NO MOIION There was no motion on Ordinance #03-10.
ON~IE
OllDIlqtUqCE
ORDIl~dq~ ~O3-08 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-08 was introduced and passed upon
B0~ ORDIlqANCE First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
APPROPRIATING February 20, 2003. It was duly published in the Home New~ Tribune
$500,000.00, on March 11, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final
RE: Ot~N ACIIES passage after Public Hearing to be held March 6, 2002 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 Krtan and Sitarz and unanimous
PiIBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the 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.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Padsi and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #03-08
"BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR
IMPROVEMENTS
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 note~ 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
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~ ORI)~ issued pursuant to this Ordinance and the Chief Financial Officer's
~[O3-08 in full signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such
(Continued) determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time
to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The Chief
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 thcc,of. 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 .)f 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 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 G~'ant 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
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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 in full
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.
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
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 requirements 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 pmictual 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.
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Krum, Naples, Padsi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: March 6, 2003
Introduced: February 20, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Heating: February 25, 2003
Hearing held: March 6, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 11, 2003
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ORDINANCE #03-09 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-09 was introduced and passed upon
/g~l~)I~ SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
ORDIlqg. Iq~ #71-9, RE: February 20, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune
~ t. IJIqlCIPAL on February 25, 2003 with notice it will be considered for final
DEPhRII. Ill~ ~ passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 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.
II1BI~C ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Sitarz and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open:
CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples
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"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Knma, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: March 6, 2003
Introduced: February 20, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: February 25, 2003
Hearing held: March 6, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 11, 2003
MARCH 6, 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
MlVlS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous ALL RESOLUTIONS
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
[ was opened for public input on all Resolutions.
There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor MEETING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sosnowski and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmernbers wanted any CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions to be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a
motion.
Upon MIvlS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #03-88 to
#03-98 were approved.
RESOLUTION #03-88 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-88
the Council for action. DtRi~I'II~ ~ ~
OF YAlllfltlS RAFFLE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krmn
RESOLUTION #03-88
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, blIOPII~
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #03-89 RESOLUTION #03-89 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ TO lite the Council for action.
2003 TI~4M~.ARY BUIXa~r
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Knun /
RESOLUTION #03-89
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2003
TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOII/rlON ~03-90 RESOLUTION #03-90 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CRFATING VARIOUS the Council for action.
HAI~IC~PI~
PARKI~ SPACES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #03-90
"CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
FOR 76 JOHN STREET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-91 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESoIBrlON :~03-9~ the Council for action.
PARTICIPATION IN
A ~VE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmrn
RESOLUTION #03-91
"AUTHORIZING THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET TO ENTER
INTO A COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT"
AIX)t'll~ was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, J
Naples, Padsi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #03-92 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLlfflON ~03--92
the Council for action. ~ FEE OVI~,PA~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm
RESOLUTION #03-92
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR
SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, AI)OPn~
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-93 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIIrlO[~ ~03-93
pRfkvESSIONAL S~RFI(~S
the Council for action. J0~Eltt ~, ESQ.
~ ~ K~cm~o~ $700.00,
Upon IvllVYS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum RE: ~ S~ll'wrl~
RESOLUTION #03-93
"APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT-
JOSEPH SPAGNOLI, ESQ."
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ABOFrI~
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-94 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~6t~I
the Council for action.
RE: DI.S(IlI~'I.(I~L hid
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #03-94
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT-
HODULIK & MORRISON - DISCRETIONARY
AID APPLICATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ,~J)0t'I~.~
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION//03-95 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOIJII~ON #03-95 the Council for action.
FOR 'lite 130Nb-I~t0CTION
(1* ~ ~ SitElal~t Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION//03-95
"AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A BAND SHELTER"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmcmbers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOIU~ON /t03-96 RESOLUTION//03-96 was introduced by thc Mayor and referred to
AWARD OF BID-- the Council for action.
2003 ~
SIL¥'I~llAIX) Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION//03-96 i
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF 2003 3
CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 MODEL"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmemb~rs Kmm,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOII/rlON ~03-97 RESOLUTION//03-97 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
Al/gilD OF BID- the Council for action.
PHASE II M~
IiI~IABrI.ITATIOIq Upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION//03-97
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PHASE II
MANHOLE REHABILITATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #03-98 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIIITION ~03-98
D]~l~G ~ X.~JAN~
the Council for action. OF A T_alrI'C4B I~"S
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #03-98
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW TAXICAB
DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR THE 2003-2004 LICENSE TERM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Soanowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from At't'LICA_T~0KS:
Volunteer Fire Co. #2 approving a new member, Brian Chen. Upon V(IlJRrF~ FIRE ~0.#2
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous 4t, PROV4L OF ~
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it was ordered l, fll~l~-~ Otglq
to be approved.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Padsi all bills PA~R'~Yr OF BI]Lq
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krmn, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: ~ 13EP~
1. Clerk's Office-February 2003.
Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, ail reports were ordered to be received and placed on file.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said STA~IlqG ~'r,v>-q
Tony Neibert said Gerry and Associates gave an assessment on
Borough Hall to assure the air quality of the lower level is acceptable.
She said they would be getting the results of the assessment in the next
few weeks. She said the roof leaks at the Sports Center and the roof is
buckled at the Police Station and both are being repaired.
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STANDING FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
COMMITTEES thanked Borough Treasurer DeBlasio and Borough Auditor Ron
Gardner for working on the budget and for being at this meeting. He
said this is a working document and they are still shmpening their
pencils to cut things as much as they can without hurting anyone. He
said they will be negotiating Wednesday. He said they did discuss the
attorney fees for the Zoning and Planning Board. He reported
progress.
Mayor Reiman asked Borough Clerk Barney to schedule meetings
with the Task Force and Department Heads.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said the Fire Department
had another busy week pumping out basements. He thanked the
Firefighters and the EMT's who participated in the Read Across
America Program. He said they met with all the emergency services
concerning Domestic Preparedness. He read a letter fi.om a resident
about the Borough's EMS service. He reported progress.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Kmm said they
would be meeting with the softball and baseball groups conceming the
upcoming season. He said they would be meeting with the
Community Development Board concerning the location of the new
gazebo. He spoke about the trees that are being cut down on
Washington Avenue to get the area ready for the Streetscape Project.
He said the playground equipment is in a White Rose trailer waiting to
be installed.
POLICE: Councilmember Khan in the absence of Committee
Chairperson Rios said Councilmember Rios recently had surgery on
his shoulder and could not attend the meeting but he saw him today
and he was really looking good. He spoke about Patrolman Kitz doing
a breathalyzer demonstration at the high school. He spoke about the
speed monitor they were looking at. He spoke about the February 28th
arrest of the man who stole nine vehicles in the Borough and reminded
residents not to leave their running vehicles unattended. He reported
progress.
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PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said they were STANDING COMMITTEES
patching up the equipment after the last snowstorm and they would be
re-vamping the garbage track at the Sewer Plant. He asked residents to
call the garage if they have potholes that needed to be fixed. He said
they used 220,000 tons of sand and salt on the last two snowstorms.
He said as soon as the weather gets better they would be sweeping the
streets to get up the sand and asked residents to have their cars off the
street they would be working on alternate side of the street parking.
He said they would be putting the Recycling and garbage pickup
schedules on TV36. He said the Sewer Department was still cleaning
out catch basins.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chaixperson Naples said the
Board of Education Liaison Committee met Tuesday and they
discussed including the schools in the Borough's Emergency Plan.
Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION
DISABILITIES
A}/ARENESS DAY
CARTERET DISABLILITIES AWARENESS DAY
"CARING AND SHARING"
WHEREAS, the Carteret Office for the Disabled will hold its
eighteenth Annual "Carteret Disabilities Awareness Day" on Sunday
March 16, 2003 at the St. Demetrius Hall, Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret,
New Jersey from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M.; and
WHEREAS, Carteret Disablilities Awareness Day is held as an
information and social gathering to be enjoyed by all who choose to
attend; and
WHEREAS, this event is only made possible through the combinded
efforts of many volunteers from non-profit organizations and Borough
Departments and businesses within our community; and
WHEREAS, the Office for the Disabled continues to expand
opportunities for Disabled Persons to achieve their goals, developing
and using their capabilites.
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PROCLAMATION NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, MAYOR OF THE
(Cont inued) BOROUGH OF CARTERET do hereby proclaim:
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2003
CARTERET DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY
"CARING AND SHARING"
FURTHERMORE, I urge the entire community to participate in said
program making it a great success.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Naples and
PUBLIC unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present,
DISCUSSION the meeting was opened to the public for discussion.
Jean Lutz, 76 John Street asked if the Borough charged residents when
COMHRNTS the Fire Department pumped out their basements.
Councilmember Sosnowski explained and said there was no charge.
Jean Lutz suggested we charge or ask for donations since she felt it
was a source of revenue for the Borough.
Cotmcilmember Sosnowski said it was only in case of an emergency, a
hazard like electr/cal lines and explained further.
Jean Lutz said some residents do not have cable t.v. and asked if they
could put the information on the website and keep it updated.
Mayor Reiman said they are looking at the Reverse 911 System and
said the person who takes care of TV 36 also takes care of the website.
Councilmember Sitarz said the Mayor would be sending out a
quarterly newsletter.
George Malek, St. Ann Street spoke about Comcast cable company
increasing their rates.
Mayor Reiman said all rates went up in the region and the Mayor and
Council opposed this. He explained that the Board of Utilities was in
charge of that.
George Malek said he felt people should not have to pay for ethnic
channels if they did not want them and if they wanted them they
should pay for it like Pay-Per-View.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sonowski and CLOSED TO PUBLIC
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilrnembers present,
the public discussion portion of the meeting was closed.
RESOLUTION #03-99 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~03-99
RESOLUTION TO
the Council for action. GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #03-99
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knun, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
At approximately 7:25 P.M., a Closed Session was held. CLOSED SESSION
At approximately 7:40 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers MEETING OPEN
Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) TO PUBLIC
Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public.
Mayor Reiman directed Borough Attorney Bergen to read the
description of the Resolution.
Borough Attorney Bergen explained.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and MEETING OPENED
ON RESOLUTION
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, ~03-100
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing on Resolution #03-100 to be
open:
Mayor Reiman briefly explained the Resolution. ~
There being no comments or objection to the Resolution, the 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.
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RESOLUTION #03-100 was introduced by the Mayor and was
RESOIi/rlON =~03-100 referred to the Council for action.
'IEKP, ACE ,~q ~IE
I)E'VELOPI~i FOR
PORTION OF lite Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #03-100
"DESIGNATING MERIDIAN TERRACE, LLC, AS THE
REDEVELOPER FOR A PORTION OF THE CARTERET
CHROME WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski abstained. Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
ADJOURNED
Councilmmnbers Sitarz and Khan and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:42 P.M. ~
Respectfully submitted,
KMB/cp
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