HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/04/14 APRIL 14~ 2003
The Regalar 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 Monday, April 14, 2003, Mtmicipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue; Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Randy Krmn " Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
" Joseph Sitarz
" Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq..
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and Pledge of PRAYER, PLEDGE
Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reirnan. OF ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on April 3, 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 Rios and Sitarz and unanimous APPROVAL OF MINUTES
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of March
6 & 18, 2003 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the
Clerk.
ORDINANCE #03-13 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE I~03-13
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AUTHORIZING LEASE
AGREEMENT }IITH
Heating to be held on April 24, 2003, upon MMS&C, by MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, IMPROVEMENT
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski AUTHORITY-ISSI~ANCE
voted in the affirmative. OF BONDS
ORDINANCE #03 - 13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO,
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AND AGREEMENT
WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT
AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF COUNTY-
GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT LEASE REVENUE
BONDS, SERIES 2003 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY
IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY"
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WHEREAS, the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (the
BOND ORDINANCE "Authority") is authorized to issue its bonds pursuant to the provisions
#03-13 in full
of the County Improvement Authorities Law, chapter 183 of the Laws
of New Jersey of 1960, as mended and supplemented (N.J.S.A.
40:37A-44 et seq.) (the "County Improvement Authorities I_~w"), and
other applicable provisions of law; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has determined to issue its revenue bonds
for the purpose of financing the acquisition of capital equipment for
the purposes of leasing the same to various Municipalities located in
the County of Middlesex in the State of New Jersey (the "2003
Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret, in the County of Middlesex,
State of New Jersey (the "Municipality") has determined to participate
in the 2003 Program and to lease certain capital equipment from the
Authority; and
WHEREAS, there has been prepared and submitted to the
Municipality the form of the Lease and Agreement (the "Lease") to be
entered into by and between the Authority and the MunicipabtY, which
Lease has been approved by the County of Middlexsex, State of New
Jersey (the "County") and which is attached hereto as Exhibit A_~
providing for acquisition and leasing of certain Items of Equipment
from the Authority, which Equipment is described in Exhibit B
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. All terms used
herein and not otherwise defined shall have the same meanings
ascribed to such terms under the Lease.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE
GOVERNING BODY OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN
THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY (not
less than two-thirds of all members thereof affn-matively concurring)
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to section 78 of the County Improvement
Authorities Law, N.J.S.A. 40:48-1 et seq., the Municipality is hereby
authorized and directed to enter into and perform the Lease, which
Lease provides for the leasing of certain Items of Equipment acquired
with the proceeds of County-Guaranteed Capital Equipment Lease
Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 (the "Bonds") to be issued by the
Authority under a resolution of the Authority to be adopted by the
Authority entitled, "Resolution of the Authority to be adopted by the
Authority entitled, "Resolution of the Middlesex County Improvement
Authority Authorizing the Issuance of County-Guaranteed Capital
Equipment Lease Revenue Bonds" (the "General Bond Resolution").
The Lease, in substantially the form submitted herewith in Exhibit A
(a copy of which is on file in the office of the Clerk of the
Municipality), is hereby approved with such changes amendments or
modifications as may be approved by counsel or bond counsel to the
Municipality and bond counsel to the Authority and the County.
Section 2. The full faith and credit of the Municipality are hereby
pledged to the punctual payment of the obligations set forth in the
Lease authorized by this ordinance, including without limitation, (i) all
Basic Rent and Rent obligations of the Municipality under the Lease
including, Authority Administrative Expenses and Additional Rent,
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(ii) all mounts due and owing to the County as a result of payments BOND ORDINANCE
made by the County on behalf of the Municipality under the Lease #03-13 in full
pursuant to the County Guarantee, including County Guarantee Costs (Continued)
and (iii) all direct and indirect costs of the Authority and the County
related to the enfomement of the Lease and the County Guarantee ((i),
(ii) and (iii) collectively, the "Lease Payment Obligation"). The Lease
Payment Obligation under the Lease shall be a direct, unlimited and
general obligation of the Municipality pursuant to the County
Improvement Authorities Law, and unless paid from the sources, the
Municipality shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the
taxable property within the Municipality for the payment of the Lease
Payment Obligation thereunder without limitation as to rate or amount.
The Mayor or other Authorized Municipal Representative (as defined
in the Lease) is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Lease on
behalf of the Municipality in substantially such form as attached hereto
in Exhibit A and the Clerk of the Municipality is hereby authorized
and directed to attest to such signature and affix the seal of the
Municipality thereto and the Lease is authorized to be delivered to the
Authority. All representatives, officials and employees of the
Municipality are hereby authorized and directed to enforce and to
implement provisions of the Lease.
Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined,
declared, recited and stated:
(1) The maximum Lease Payment Obligation for which the
Municipality shall be obligated hereunder, which, inter alia, will be
used for the payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds of the
Authority shall not exceed the sum necessary to (a) acquire the
Municipality's Equipment described in Exhibit B which will be
subject to the Lease, (b) pay interest on the Authority's Bond allocated
to the Municipality and used to acquire the Municipality's Equipment,
and (c) pay the Municipality's share of the costs of issuance, Authority
Administrative Expenses, Additional Rent, County Guarantee Costs
and all other amounts required to be paid by the Municipality under
the Lease.
(2) The Bonds shall mature within ten (10) years from the date of
issue.
(3) The Lease Payment Obligation authorized herein shall remain
effective until all the Authority's Bonds shall have been paid in full in
accordance with their terms and/or when all obligations of the
Municipality under the Lease have been satisfied, notwithstanding the
occurrence of any other event, including but not limited to the
terminahch of the Lease with respect to some or all of the Items of
Equipment leased thereunder.
(4) The Items of Equipment described in Exhibit B are hereby
approved to be leased from the Authority in accordance with the terms
of the Lease, with such changes, amendments or modifications as may
be approved by counsel or bond counsel to the Authority.
Section 4. To the extent the Municipality is an "Obligated Person" (as
defined under the Rule (as hereinafter defined)), the Municipality
hereby agrees to comply with the requirements of Rule 15c2-12 (the
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BOND ORDINANCE "Rule") promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Act oi 1934, as
#03-13 in full amended and supplemented, including the secondary market disclosure
(Continued) requirements contained therein, and agrees to convenant to such
compliance in the Lease. The Mayor, Clerk, Chief Financial Officer
or other Authorized Municipal Representative are each hereby
authorized and directed to execute and deliver a Continuing Disclosure
Agreement, approve and "deem final" the Official Statement of the
Authority and the preliminary form thereof to the extent the
information contained therein relates to the Municipality and to
execute and deliver all certificates, documents and agreements to the
Authority in connection therewith and to file budgetary, financial and
operating data of the Municipality on an annual basis and notices of
certain enumerated events as required to comply with and in
accordance with the provisions of the Rule.
Section 5. The Mayor, Clerk, Chief Financial Officer or ,-'mthorized
Municipal Representative are each hereby authorized and directed to
execute and deliver any and all certificates, documents and instruments
and to do and cause to be done any and all acts and things necessary or
proper for carrying out the execution and delivery of the Lease, the
leasing of the Equipment which is to be the subject of the Lease and all
related transactions contemplated by this ordinance.
Section 6. Upon the payment of all amounts referenced in Section 3
(3) herein, the full faith and credit pledge of the Municipality as to its
Lease Payment Obligations authorized herein shall cease to exist.
Section 7. The provisions of this ordinance are severable. To the
extent any clause, phrase, sentence, paragraph or provision of this
ordinance shall be declared invalid, illegal or unconstitutional, the
remaining provisions shall continue to be in full force and effect.
Section 8. This ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after final
adoption and publication in accordance with applicable law.
The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-11 was introduced and passed upon
ORDINANCE #03-11
AMENDING SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
AFSCME LOCAL #2291 March 18, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
March 22, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on April 14, 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.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing to be open:
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There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, thc Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared 'the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
There was no motion on Ordinance #03-11, Mayor Reiman said, NO MOTION
"having no motion, it dies."
The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-12 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE #03~12
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of thc Borough Council held on AMENDING SALARY
March 27, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on ORDINANCE AFSCME
LOCAL #2291
March 22; 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Pub!ic Hearing to be held on April 14, 2003 at approximately
7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general public and according to law, she
read the Ordinance by title.
Mayor Reiman said this is the corrected version.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios and PUBLIC HEARING
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, thc Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #03-12
"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 ADOPTED
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
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Approved and Adopted: April 14, 2003
Introduced: March 27, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Heating: March 22, 2003
Hearing held: April 14, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 19, 2003
Councilmember Padsi said he wanted to make an amendment, and
MOTION TO TABLE
RESOLUTIONS made a motion to Table Resolutions #03-134 through #03-138 for
#03-134- #03-138 discussion.
Councilmember Parisi said the reason he asked to Table these
COMMENTS
Resolutions was not because of the people on the list, he has no
problem with them, the problem he had was how this was done. lie
said the appointments were never told to the entire Council before
Saturday. lie said he was pulled aside Saturday and told these
appointments would be made tonight and if he had any questions, he
could ask about them. I-Ie said he has questions but he wanted the
whole Council to talk about them.
Councilmember Rios said he spoke as the chairman of the Police
Committee. He said they had interviews for the positions and they
made a recommendation to the Council. He said he called
Councilmembers Naples, Parisi and Sosnowski on Saturday and they
could have reached him at home or on his cell phone if they were
concerned. He spoke about appointments that were made last year that
he found out on the Council Meeting night. He said he whole heartily
supports these candidates that he felt were professionals and they will
be a definite asset to the community.
Mayor Reiman said he felt it was a sad day when Councilmembers
play politics with these individuals who day in and day out put their
lives on the line for the Borough. He said today is not the time to do
that, today is about the individuals who are being promoted and if a
Councilmember wants to bring it up again, they should do it at the next
Council Meeting at an Agenda session.
MOTION TO TABLE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sosnowski a motion
was made to Table Resolutions #03-134 through #03-138, the
appointments. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi
and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples and Sitarz voted no.
MOTION FALLS Motion Fails.
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There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor MEETING OPENED
PUBLIC INPUT ON
declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by ALL RESOLUTIONS
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
There was no motion on Ordinance #03-11, Mayor Reiman said, NO MOTION
"having no motion, it dies."
The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-12 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE #03-12
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING SALARY
ORDINANCE AFSCME
March 27, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on LOCAL #2291
March 22, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on April 14, 2003 at approximately
7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general public and according to law, she
read the Ordinance by title.
Mayor Reiman said this is the corrected version.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios and PUBLIC HEARING
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership 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 Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmemb~s Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote
of the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #03-12
"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 CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Krmn, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
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Approved and Adopted: April 14, 2003
Introduced: March 27, 2003
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: March 22, 2003
Heating held: April 14, 2003
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 19, 2003
[lOTION TO TABLE Councilmember Parisi said he wanted to make an amendment, and
RESOLIJTIONS made a motion to Table Resolutions #03-134 through #03-138 for
#03-134-~03-138 discussion.
CO~IqENTS Councilmember Parisi said the reason he asked to Table these
Resolutions was not because of the people on the list, he has no
problem with them, the problem he had was how this was done. He
said the appointments were never told to the entire Council before
Saturday. He said he was pulled aside Saturday and told these
appointments would be made tonight and if he had any questions, he
could ask about them. He said he has questions but he wanted the
whole Council to talk about them.
Councilmember Rios said he spoke as the chairman of the Police
Committee. He said they had interviews for the positions and they
made a recommendation to the Council. He said he called
Councilmembers Naples, Parisi and Sosnowski on Saturday and they
could have reached him at home or on his cell phone if they were
concerned. He spoke about appointments that were made last year that
he found out on the Council Meeting night. He said he whole heartily
supports these candidates that he felt were professionals and they will
be a definite asset to the community.
Mayor Reiman said he felt it was a sad day when Councilmembers
play politics with these individuals who day in and day out put their
lives on the line for the Borough. He said today is not the time to do
that, today is about the individuals who are being promoted and if a
Councilmember wants to bring it up again, they should do it at the next
Council Meeting at an Agenda session.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sosnowski a motion
MOTION TO TABLE was made to Table Resolutions #03-134 through #03-138, the
appointments. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi
and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Krum,
Padsi, Naples and Sitarz voted no.
Motion Fails.
MOTION FALLS
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A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review MEETING OPENED
prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon PUBLIC INPUT ON
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous ALL RESOLUTIONS
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was
opened to the public for input on all Resolutions.
John Sudia, Cypress Street said he heartily agrees with the COMMENTS
appointments but he doesn't like to see some of the Councilmembers
trying to hold back on the appointments. He spoke on behalf of the
Police Department and felt Carteret has the best Police Department in
the state of New Jersey and congratulated the individuals.
A1 Ginda said the appointments were well deserved and spoke about
the Councilmembers playing politics.
Jack Paiva, retired Police Officer said the appointments should be
made and the Council should cut the politics.
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 full membership present.
The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any CONSENT AGENDA
Resolutions to be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a
motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #03-123
to #03-133 were approved. Resolutions #03-134 to #03-138 will be
voted on individually.
RESOLUTION #03-123 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-123
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the Council for action. ISSUANCE OF YARIODS
Upon MIviS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ICrum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOIJ.~Obl ~g)3-124 RESOLUTION #03-124 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ IO TrlE the Council for action.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ~.,
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
2003 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knnn,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOII1TION ~03--125 RESOLUTION #03-125 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ OF TAX bIO/OR the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER
FEES OVERPAYMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmemt~ers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLIIIlON ~[03-126 RESOLUTION #03-126 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AIIIIt01IlZIltG VARIOtlS the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM
REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT TO COUNCIL ON
AFFORDABLE HOUSING (COAl-I) REGULATION S"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Padsi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ~-~
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RESOLUTION #03-127 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIllI(I~I :/03-127
the Council for action. DlliI~IIII~G ~
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~ Ul.b'lRIBIJll~ ' S
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT
GAMES DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSES FOR THE YEAR 2003"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-128 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RES0$J,/~ ~1~q-128
the Council for action. DIRI~I'ING ~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT
DEVICE LICENSES FOR THE YEAR 2003"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, AIDt'll~l~
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-129 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOII1TIllq ~03-129
the Council for action. ~ ,~lgl~
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"~PROV~6 A6~H~H~T ~ITH S~T~ACH
~T~O~S~ ~C.-~VHRSH 911'
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, bJ~OPll~
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affn'mative.
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RES(IBrlON ~03-130 RESOLUTION #03-130 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ VARIOUS the Council for action.
It~I)ICAPPI])
PARKII~ SPittle1
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"CREATING VARIOUS HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES" '-~
ADOFIISO was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUrlObl ~[03--131 RESOLUTION #03-131 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING ~ the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
FOR THE 2003 RECREATION SPORTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-132 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLt~ON ~[03-132 the Council for action.
i~IARD OF BID-
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE ERECTION OF CHAIN
L1NK FENCE AT CHROME BASEBALL FIELD"
ADOPI~ was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. --~
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RESOLUTION #03-133 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIIIlIOIq ~03--133
the Council for action. I~IXIISII~
PI~ 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"ENDORSING THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY OPEN SPACE &
RECREATION MASTER PLAN 2003"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #03-134 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RF2iOIIITI01~I ~03-134
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"APPOINTING JAMES V. HOJECKI TO THE POSITION
OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF OF THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET POLICE DEPARTMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Parisi and Sosnowski abstained.
Councilmember Parisi said he has no problem with the individuals
themselves, his issue was with the process and how it was handled
now that the appointments are being made. He said he agreed that the
Police rome is an excellent force and these people are excellent people.
He disagreed that this is "politics" and explained.
Councilmember Rios spoke about Councilmember Parisi and himself
agreeing that they did not like the last minute things being brought up
the night of the Council Meeting. He said he felt these were
outstanding individuals and spoke about some of the things
Councilmember Parisi supported and voted for last year that were not
discussed and were brought up on meeting night. He said he felt that
was a "double standard" and spoke briefly about how he felt. He
spoke about the world we live in and the threat of terrorism that was
why he felt the Borough should increase moral and professionalism
and said it was a feather in the Council's cap to make the Carteret
Police Department second to none.
Councilmember Sosnowski asked how long the interviews were going
on and said that no one bothered to tell all of the Councilmembers that
they were interviewing for the positions. He said he heard more on the
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street than he heard fi.om the Council. He said he felt it should have
been brought up at an Agenda Meeting but it was never brought up at
any Agenda Meeting.
Councilmember Rios loudly disagreed over Councilmember
Sosnowski.
Mayor Reiman reminded the Council and Councilmembers that as
Mayor he sets the Agenda but the Committees are responsible for the
departments that they oversee. He briefly explained how things were
put on for Resolutions.
RESOLUTION #03-135 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
REStli/rlON ~g03-135 the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"CERTIFYING ROBERT L. TALALAI
POLICE CAPTAIN"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knma,
Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Parisi and Sosnowski abstained.
RgSOIl/rlOt~l ~O3--136 RESOLUTION #03-136 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
fiPl~OIRrll~ the Council for action.
ROBI~T 'ii--RI &
IIOI~C~ I Jl*l$1~kl~'S
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"CERTIFYING DENNIS MC FADDEN AND
ROBERT W. TEREBETSKI POLICE LIEUTENANTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Parisi and Sosnowski abstained.
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RESOLUTION #03-137 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIIIlItI~I
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"CERTIFYING LAWRENCE M. CRAIG AND
STEPHEN J. TARDIFF POLICE SERGEANTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Parisi and Sosnowski abstained.
RESOLUTION #03-138 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIIIII{I~I ~g03--138
the Council for action.
PlgiI(S SIJPEIII~I~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
"APPOINTING ROBERT C. KATELY
PROVISIONAL PARKS SUPERINTENDENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Parisi and Sosnowski abstained.
Councilmember Kmm said he felt Mr. Kately was very deserving of
the position for many years and he was promised the position for many
years.
Councilmember Parisi said this was brought up for five minutes at an
Agenda Meeting and dropped and now it is on the Agenda to be
approved tonight. He spoke about the process and how he felt.
Councilmember Rios said he felt it was a double standard and if
Councilmember Parisi knew about it a couple months ago he should
have voiced his opinion on the issue.
Councilmember Sosnowski reiterated what Councilmember Parisi said
about this being brought up months ago and not spoken about ever
since.
Borough Attorney Bergen said he wanted to make a comment for the
record and make it clear that Resolutions #03-136 and #03-137 though
the appointments were voted on together, there were two separate
appointments on each Resolution.
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14, 2003
O0/~IJNICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
~ ~;I~ O00ItTY Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders-a) Resolution urging
BOARD OF OtOS~ Governor and State Legislature to Restore Public Health Priority
FREJItOIi)i~ Funding in Proposed FY 2004 State Budget adopted March 6, 2003.
b) Resolution endorsing the Middlesex County Open Space and
Recreation Master Plan 2003 adopted March 6, 2003.
~ OF The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the
hll21ll]RI[~ Township of Woodbridge-a) Land Use & Development Ordinance,
Re: Banners, Flags and Streamers. Public Hearing-April 1, 2003.
b) Copy of the Periodic Reexamination of their Master Plan.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, all Communications
were ordered to be paid and placed on file.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz all bills
PAYI~gr OF Bl~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, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
h Clerk's Office-March 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were
ordered to be received and placed on file.
ST_A~II~ 13flt. l~'£t*~'--q BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said the
asbestos removal from the first floor of Borough Hall has been
completed. She said materials are being ordered and the work should
begin soon. She said many of the floors in the Borough buildings have
been waxed and they are getting prices for carpet cleaning. She said
flowerbeds are being planted and the lawn equipment is ready to go.
She said mark-outs have been done at Borough Hall for the foundation
and spoke about the renovations that are in progress for the Borough
Hall.
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FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi STAI~II~g
said he would be presenting a new bottled water company, which he
felt would save ten thousand dollars a year. He said he would be
speaking to Patrick DeBlasio to ensure there is enough money in the
budget for these promotions. He said he had a business card with
Robert Kately's name and Superintendent of Parks printed on it from
weeks ago that was already sent to Mr. Kately. He said he felt that
was quite interesting.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski congratulated Captain
Richard Bonnet for completing his EMS training. He spoke about the
school and emergency services meeting to discuss their emergency
plan. He spoke about the simulated tank fire drill that the Fire
Department and O.E.M. participated in at the Kinder Morgan facility.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum said the
Spring Soccer program will begin in April and gave the details. He
spoke about the Easter Egg Hunt the Recreation Department held and
the PBA's Easter Egg Hunt that would be coming up on April 19th in
Medwick Park, West Carteret. He reported progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios congratulated the police
officers that were promoted. He said the emergency services met with
the school officials concerning the emergency plan for the Carteret
school system. He spoke about the suicide awareness class the
supervisors of the Police Department attended. He spoke about the
Carteret youth who phoned in a bomb threat at the high school and he
commended the police officers involved. He spoke about the classes
that some of the police officers attended on trauma, sexual assault
investigation, "Street Spanish" for law enforcement officers and crime
scene investigation. He said they are trying to continue the training for
the police officers so that they would be kept up to date with various
issues that are concerns of the Borough. He reported continued
progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz congratulated the
police officers on their promotions. He said the equipment that was
damaged because of the snow is being repaired. He said the pot holes
will be repaired with hot patch and explained the process. He
explained the problems with the sewer department that were fixed. He
reported progress.
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14, 2003
ST_fiI~II~ O0l~Irrl'v~'--q BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said there
will tentatively be meeting scheduled on May 6th. She spoke about the
Office for the Disabled and the Danielle's Law petition. She asked for
everyone's support.
MAYOR gEll~ll~l Mayor Reiman spoke about Danielle's Law and Matthew's Law and
said he would be putting something on for the next meeting supporting
Danielle's Law.
~ON: Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation:
AII}IUxlON
ADDICTION AWARENESS MONTH
APRIL 2003
WHEREAS, there are more deaths, illnesses and disabilities each year
in the U.S. from substance abuse than from any other preventable
health condition; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 13.6 million current illicit drag
users in the United States; and
WHEREAS, an estimated seven percent of New Jersey adults drink
alcohol on an almost daily basis; and
WHEREAS, more than nine million children live with a parent
dependent on alcohol and/or illicit drugs; and
WHEREAS, over one million adults in New Jersey are addicted to
nicotine; and
WHEREAS, approximately one in four deaths in this county each year
is attributable to alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use;
WHEREAS, 10.6% of all DUI arrests in New Jersey occurred in
Middlesex County; and
WHEREAS, though the previous facts are alarming, recent data
indicates that youth are benefiting from consistent prevention
messages;
WHEREAS, a survey in U.S. schools indicate that use of marijuana,
some club drugs, cigarettes and alcohol decreased from 2001 to 2002;
and
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WHEREAS, in 2002, inhalant and alcohol use among 8th and l0th PROCI21~TIOlq
graders v~as the lowest seen in the history of the survey; and ~
WHEREAS, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence (NCADD) of Middlesex County, Inc. is sponsoring
Addiction Awareness Month in Middlesex County as part of a month
long national campaign; and
WHEREAS, this campaign is an opportunity for schools,
communities, businesses and organizations to learn about addiction
and the ways it can be prevented and treated.
NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, MAYOR OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET do hereby proclaim that APRIL 2003 is
ADDICTION AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Reiman said Governor McGreevey declared a snow emergency
during the blizzard and the president approved it. He said FEMA
money has been released and the Borough may be able to collect 75%
of the costs associated with that storm which was approximately
$100,000 and briefly explained. He spoke about the meeting that will
be held on May 1st at 7:00 P.M. with the New Jersey Turnpike
Authority and said it would be a Public Hearing on the proposed
improvements to Intemhange 12. He said there was a copy of the
Environmental Impact Study on file in the Mayor's Office and the
Clerk's Office for everyone's review. He gave a brief explanation of
the Turnpike's plan and said this administration and Council supports
the upgrade and he felt this was long overdue and was definitely
needed.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous IlIBLIC DISCLL~IGIt
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was
opened to the public for discussion.
There being no comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by Ptlm.~C POIITIG~I
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of OF
the full membership present, the public discussion portion of the
meeting was closed.
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2003
Ofillt OF O~'~'I_CI~-' Mayor Reiman administered the oath of office to Deputy Police Chief
~ lt3LIClg James Hojecki, Police Captain Robert Talalai, Police Lieutenants
0411*~', tlJLICE Robert Terebetski and Dennis McFadden and Police Sergeants
c.~t'zaltq, t .t~-JJll~q~Tl~
kl~ SI~gEkl~S Stephen Tardiff and Lawrence Craig.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Municipal Clerk
KMB/cp
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