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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. 2 I'ta, RCH 6~ 2003 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 ["~.ROt 6~ 2003 ~ 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 4 l. larch 6~ 2003 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 5 MARCH 6, 2003 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. 7 BARCH 6, 2003 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. ~Clt 6, 2003 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. 9 MAR(It 6~ 2003 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. 10 MARCH 6, 2003 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. 11 MARCH 6, 2003 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. 12 MARCH 6s 2003 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. 13 MARCH 6, 2003 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. 14 MARCH 6, 2003 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. 15 ~t~RCH 6~ 2003 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 16