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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/06/05 JUNE 5, 2003 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING Carteret was called to order by Council President Ronald' Rios approximately 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 5, 2003, Mtmicipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmembers Randy Krum " Frank Parisi " Ronald Rios " Joseph Sitarz " Brian Sosnowski Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq2. Noted absent were Mayor Daniel J. Reiman and Councilmember Susan Naples. The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Ronald Rios. OF ALLEGIANCE The Clerk stated that on May 30, 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 Sosnoyvski and APPROVAL OF MINUTES unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes of May 8, 2003 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Councilmember Krmm gave a presentation to the Little League and COMMENDATIONS: Girls' Softball recipients who hit the first homertms of the season. LITTLE LEAGUE & GIRLS ' SOFTBALL Council President Rios congratulated Sarah Androvich and Michael Merz who were in attendance and Katie Mac Donald who wasn't present but would be able to pick up her award at the Clerk's Office. Council President Rios named the students who applied for the World COMMENDATIONS: Trade Center Scholarship and said he was proud of them. He I/ORLD TRADE CENTER explained how these students qualified for their one thousand;dollar SCHOLARSItIP I/INNERS check and how the money was raised for this scholarship. He said some of the students were at the high school receiving their awards from Vi~ce Manetta but Angela Guiliano's dad Gary was in attendance to accept her award. ECESS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councitmembers present the m~eting was in recess at approximately 7:17 P.M. OTED PRESENT MayorI Reiman was noted present at approximately 7:18 P.M. At approximately 7:20 P,M. the meeting was reconvened. Upon EETING RECONVENED individual roll call, the following were noted present, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski. Noted absent was Counc!lmember Naples. ~RDINANCE #03~1}6 ORDINANCE #03-16 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ~MEIiDING SALARY and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ~RDINANCE ~71-9, Heating to be held on July 10, 2003, upon MMS&C, by rE: AI~SCME Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, ~0~Ii #3850 Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Rios abstained. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-16 "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" May°r Reiman said they would be holding Ordinance #03-17, Re: 30MMENTS Department Heads for Closed Session. )RDINANCE ~03-18 ORDINANCE #03-18 was introduced and adopted on First Reading )RDINANCE TO AMEND and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public 3RDINAI~gE #84-6, Hearing to be held on July 10, 2003, upon MMS&C, by RE: SEI,/ER USER Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, CHARGE SYSTEM Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz abstained. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03 - 18 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #84-6 ENTITLED 'AN' ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE FUNDS NEEDED TO · PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BOROUGH'S SEWERAGE SYSTEM'" JUNE 5, 2003 ORDINANCE #03-19 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #03-19 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ORDINANCE TO AHEND Hearing to be held on July 10, 2003, upon MMS&C~ by ORDINANCE #88-14, RE: FEE FOR NE}/ Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, CONSTRUCTION Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski 'voted in CONNECTIONS the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-19 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #88-14 ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION TO THE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM'" Mayor Reiman said Ordinances #03-20 and #03-21 for First Reading COMMENTS would be referred over to the Planning Board for their input and the Council would wait before taking any further action and luntil receiving input from the Planning Board with their recommendation. ORDINANCE #03-20 was introduced and adopted on First Reading, ORDINANCE #03-20 AMENDING AND upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Parisi. Upon indi¥idual SUPPLEMENTING CODE, roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and CHAPTER 160, RE: Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted CREATING R65 ZONE absent. ORDINANCE #03-20 "ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 160 ENTITLED 'DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'" Mayor Reiman briefly explained what this Ordinance was about.. ORDINANCE #03-21 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE ~-03-21 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING td~lD Hearing to be held on July 10, 2003, upon MMS&C, by SUPPLEMENTING CODE, Councilmembers Rios and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, CHAPTER 160, RE: Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the REALIZING HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz abstained. Councilmember Naples REGULATIONS was noted absent. 3 ORDINANCE #03-21 "ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 160 ENTITLED 'DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'" )RDINANCE #03-14 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-14 was introduced and passed upon tMENDING SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on }RDINANCE #71-9, May 8, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on ~FSCME LOCAL #3850 May I'3, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on June 5, 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. ?UBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous 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 tEARING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by' Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. There. was no motion on Ordinance #03~14, Mayor Reiman said, MOTION ON "having no motion, it dies." )RDINANCE #03-14 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-15 was introduced and passed upon )RDINANCE/~ 03-15 First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on ~,MENDING SALARY May 8, 2003. It was duty published in the Home News Tribune on )RDINANCE #71-9, 5UILI}I)NGS & GROUNDS May 13, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage TRUCK DRIVER after Public Heating to be held on June 5, 2003 at approximately 7:00 ~I/EQUIPMENT DUTIES 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. ?UBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Parisi and unanimous vote bf the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: Ther& being no comments or objections to the Ordinance,/he Mayor tEARING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by cotmcilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. 4 JUNE 5, 2003 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz AMENDING SALARY ORDINANCE #71-9, RE: ORDINkNCE #03-15 BUILDINGS AND ~ "AN ORDiNANCE TO AMEND ORDiNANCE #71-9 ~ ~11! i~.-~ 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 Krum, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: June 5, 2003 Introduced: May 8, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: May 13, 2003 Hearing held: June 5, 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: June 13, 2003 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 MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous ON 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 Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers 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 Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions #03-164 to #03-178 were approved. ESOLIJTION #03-164 REsoLUTION #03-164 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to IP,~l'~ 'litE the Council for action. SSUkNCE OF VkRI01JS ~ LI~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03-164 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Par/si; Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ~ES0IIIIION ~03.-165 RESOLUTION #03-165 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~ 'ID 2ItE the Co. uncil for action. !003 TE~Y BUI)G~£ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03-165 "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 TEMPORARY BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, iDOt'l.'i~ Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-166 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to IESOIllrI~:403--166 ~,U'IIt0RIZII~G VARIOIIS the Council for action. ~ RI~rlABI~.ITATI(lq Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03- 166 "AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT TO COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING (COAH) REGULATIONS" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. JUNE 5, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-167 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIIR~Ofl {t2).3.-167 the Council for action. D~ 'IBE ISSUANCE OF A TI~IlJ*R PARK Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios TR~IlFR PARK RESOLUTION #03 - 167 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAILER COURT LICENSE TO TOWER TRAILER PARK" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Khan, ABOt'II~ Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-168 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RlgS(lll~(~l the Council for action. DIRIK:II~ IttE ISSUANCE OF A PARK LICENSE 1'0 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios ~ [~DBIlF RESOLUTION #03-168 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TRAILER COURT LICENSE TO CARTERET MOBILE PARK, L.L.C."' was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPT'~ Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-169 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RES(IIIrI~/03-169 the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios 1,1ISmU I ~01JS RESOLUTION #03-169 "AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF UNNEEDED VEHICLES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL PROPERTY" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. i~3LIJTION ~R)3-170 RESOLUTION #03-170 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PIPOI~rlI~ 'III~)R~Y the Council for action. OR ~ 2003 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03-170 "APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO THE PLAYGROUND PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-171 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to tl~OIIlIl~ ~1~33-171 the Council for action. ~ BOKR1) Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03-171 "RESOLUTION MAKING APPLICATION OF THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.40A:2-5 l" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RI~JiOII1TIO~I ~[03--172 RESOLUTION #03-172 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~ OF TdiX Klm/tlR the Council for action. SEl~lffi ~'~-~: OVERPA~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03-172 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER OVERPAYMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ~ 5, 200~ RESOLUTION//03-173 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~O1~1 ~03--173 the Council for action. ~.I/IIt(IlIZI~ BillS-. ~ AVElff0E PKRK Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION//03-173 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE GRANT AVENUE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knun, Padsi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION//03-174 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOIIJTIO~ the Council for action. Ab'IItOIilZII~ BII~- Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios fflll~E PROJIK~ RESOLUTION//03 - 174 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE WASHINGTON AVENUE & ROOSEVELT AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knm~, AI)OPI~ Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION//03-175 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. APPO~ ~ FIORE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios FOR SOFTI~TJ?LI.'I'!~iF- RESOLUTION//03 - 175 "APPOINTING MARK FIORE COORDINATOR OF UMPIRES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. [!;SOIlll'I0hl -1~L3-176 RESOLUTION #03-176 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PPOIlqTII~G the Council for action. 30RD~ OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios EII*S ROGRAN RESOLUTION #03-176 "APPOiNTING JOSEPH BUFFANO COORDINATOR OF UMPIRES FOR THE 2003 MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-177 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ESOII1TI0[~I t~O3--177 ElxlI~AL OF ABC the Council for action. .003/200g. LICEIq~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03-177 "APPROViNG THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSES FOR THE 2003-2004 LICENSE TERM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-178 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to II~S(Ii?I~ON :~03--178 .:'ROtvE~IONAL SI~RIFIO~; the Council for action. ~]~OVAs ~ & tCGOI/ERN, ES~. Rl!l: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #03- 178 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- GENOVA BURNS & VERNOIA" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. 10 2003 Council President Rios presented Megan Romero with a check from ~afl: the World Trade Center Scholarship since she was now present, htgllLD IlO, DE CI~*~ The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from APPLI~Ot~I: Volunteer Fire Co. #2 approving a new member, Joseph Elliott. Upon VOLL~*~'~ MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous C0flP~ #2- affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it was ordered /ir'thO/AL OF to be approved. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an ABC License Transfer APilI.OVAL OF ABC from the Hispanic Democratic Social Club from 61 Roosevelt Avenue LI~ TIO, l~e'~l{ to 93 Roosevelt Avenue. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it was ordered to be accepted and sent to the Police Department. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Driver Application from Alexander Callison of Spirit Taxi. Upon MMS&C, by SPIRIT Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it was ordered to be received and sent to the Police Department. The Cleric stated that she was in receipt of Communication from New ~C_./lTltlqS: Jersey Transit-Public Heatings, June 9, 10, & 17, 2003 in Newark, RI IliAI~IT Freehold and West Hampton. Re: Senior Citizen and Resident Transportation Assistance Act. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present all Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios all bills PAYI~I'iT OF BTII.q appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, P:~si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. The Clerk stated that she was receipt of the following reports: RlgI~RIS DEP~ 1. Board of Health-April 2003 2. Clerk's Office-May 2003 3. Inspection of Buildings-April 2003 ll Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. .T~tL~R)II~ Crl. l~'l'l*>--q BUILDiNGS & GROUNDS: Councilmember Sosnowski in the absence of Committee Chairperson Naples said grass has been replanted by the Library. He said the sprinkler system wa~ repaired for the Library/Senior Center and the alarm system was repaired at the Police Department. He said work in the basement at Borough Hall is midway through. He said there would be a Kindergarten class planting flowers in the back of the Library. He reported progress. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi said Resolution #03-171, refinancing 1995 bonds, would save the Borough close to two hundred thousand dollars and he gave credit to Patrick DeBlasio. He spoke about the State not getting back to anyone on the Extra Ordinary Aid and felt we should know where we stand by the end of June. He spoke about the Finance Committee meeting with the phone company and said they should have a presentation at the next Agenda Meeting. He spoke about the West Carteret tra,.'fic signal and said he hoped there was an end in sight. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said May 18th through May 25th was Emergency Services Week and the firefighters and EMT's visited all the third grade classes in the Borough. He spoke about the Extraction Drill that the Fire Department participated in on Saturday. He said the Eagle Scouts would be working with the Streets and Roads Department on a Fire Hydrant Marker Project. He spoke about the accident at Astaris, formerly FMC and commended the firefighters for their quick action in this emergency. Mayor Reiman thanked firefighters fi.om Perth Amboy, S6uth Amboy, Sayreville and Woodbridge for responding and said he felt everyone came together. He thanked the First Aid, OEM and the Fire Department. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum said the weather is hurting us with the landscaping, but they are moving forward. He spoke about the band shelter and said it should be done soon. He said the Summer Youth Program starts in July and gave the details. He said Sports Day was cancelled and would be rescheduled at a later date. He said the bids for the Grant Avenue Park and Streetscape would start in July. He reported progress. 12 JUNE 5~ 2003 POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios said the traffic detour is on a trial basis and briefly explained. He said he anticipates purchasing 2000 computer software disks-Computer Cop-he explained how this would monitor children on the Internet. He spoke about the officers who were attending various law enforcement classes. He said there were two arrests at the DWI checkpoint and forty-eight summonses. He spoke about the $7,300.00 and gave the details. He said they had a May Blitz, "Click-it-or-Ticket" for seatbelt laws. He said the SUI; Special Investigation Unit has been reactivated and during the month of May there has been twelve arrests. He said he felt very positive on how the Police Department is very proactive and doing a good job. He ~vanted everyone to be aware that if anyone sees flares in the sky, the Coast Guard will be shooting flares in the Arthur Kill between 7 and 9 P.M. as a rehearsal and no one should get alarmed. He said it should be on Ch~.nnel 36. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said the Pilot Program for street sweeping is going fine, there are not that many complaints. He said the senior bus has been lettered. He spoke about a police car that has been redone for general use at Borough Hall. He said the Sewer Department has been cleaning the catch basins since there has been some blockages due to the very heavy rain. He reported progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Councilmember Parisi in the absence of Committee Chairperson Naples said Councilmember Naples has scheduled a meeting for June 9th at 7:00 P.M. in Borough Hall. Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: PItlXiI..~IATIOI~I: ~ & fil~llb-£.tOg DAY "KO~AN W~ VETE~S MONTH A~ ~ISTICE DAY" WHEREAS, on June 25, 1950 Communist North Korean Troops crossed e?er the 38th Parallel invading South Korea; and WHEREAS, the United Nations declared the invasion a clear cut act of aggression and came to the defense of South Korea; and WHEREAS, thousands of American Troops were rushed into Korea without proper training and without proper equipment and supplies; and WHEREAS, during the first year of fighting, the United States Forces suffered some of the worst defeats in United States Military History; and 13 ~0~I WHEREAS, the Korean War has become known as the Forgotten Continued) War, remembered only by its surviving veterans; and WHEREAS, the Korean Veterans are celebrating the 53rd Armiversary of the start o£the Korean War, June 25, 1950; and WHEREAS, the surviving veterans will meet again on July 27, 2003 and the 50th Armiversary of the Cease Fire at Arlington Cemetery to honor their Fallen Comrades; and WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States, with enactment of Public Law 194-19 has decreed that beginning in the year 1995 and each year thereafter, July 27th be designated as "Korean War Veterans Armistice Day" and the citizens of the United States of America have been called upon to observe said date each year with appropriate ceremonies in honor of the Americans who died as a result of their service in Korea; NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim the period of JUNE 25, 2003 THROUGH JULY 27, 2003 "KOREAN WAR VETERANS' MONTH" AND DECLARE JULY 27, 2003 "KOREAN WAR VETERANS' ARMISTICE DAY" and do hereby call upon all public buildings, schools, churches, organization, business establishments and residents of our community to display the Flag of the United States of America with pride and remembrance of those Korean War Veterans who so proudly served their county in a time of trouble and to especially pay tribute to those who gave their lives in cause for Freedom. II,1BLIC DISCtlSSIObl Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Kmm and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public for discussion. Mrs. Gaydos, Hermarm Street asked if there were any complaints about the pump station or the sewer building since they couldn't flush the toilets in her area. Councilmember Sitarz and Mayor Reiman said they didn't hear any complaints. Don Norbut said the Dorothy Street Pump Station was upgraded and is operating fine. He said it has to do with ground water elevation rising and the high tide. He said their firm is not authorized to do a survey in that area. 14 Mayor Rciman said they should do a survey, l:lJ}{] JC DISOLqSION Len Scheno, 280 Washington Avenue said he was appointed to the Office on Aging and Mrs. Muhammad needs help. Mayor Reiman said there is no money for help in that department. Mr. Scheno asked questions about employees of that department. Mayor Reiman said he couldn't talk about anything specific. Mr. Scheno said he felt we should get into the AWTS Program, Area Wide Transportation System, and spoke about the county program. Hugo Omega, 38 Atlantic Street suggested the town be vigilant about standing ~vater since they are breeding places for mosquitoes. He said Channel 36 asked residents to report rental violations and there are four mailboxes at 40 Pulaski Avenue, but he is not sure if it is a rental violation or how the building was zoned. Mayor Reiman said they would look into both problems and explained. There being no further comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by PtmI.lC D~IOlq Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of C[OSI~ the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public discussion portion of the meeting was closed. RESOLUTION #03-178a was introduced by the Mayor and referred RESOLII~Otq to the Council for action. RESOIiIIT~ 'ID Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, 413Ot-'13e~ Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. 15 LOSED SESSION At approximately 7:58 P.M. a Closed Session was held. At approximately 9:10 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios O llJltl.IC and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public. 'flgSOII1TION ~I~O..%.179- RESOLUTION #03-179 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to B-WABI~SltlNG JOB the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03-179 "ESTABLISHING JOB TITLE/POSITION OF FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CARTERET UNIFORM FIRE DEPARTMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ESOIllff~ ~t03-180 RESOLUTION #03-180 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ORDER the Council for action. ~/Kt'~WROI~ FACll.ITY Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03-180 "AMENDING RESOLUTION #03-163 AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER REICON GROUP, LLC-ARTHUR KILL WATERFRONT RECREATION FACILITY" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. 16 RESOLUTION #03-181 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIII"ION ~03-181 the Council for action. PROFESSI(XqAL SERVICES DIVERSIOIq PLb31 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-181 "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE WEST CARTERET TRAFFIC DIVERSION PLAN WITH T & M ASSOCIATES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ABOt'l.'~lJ Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-182 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RET~IIIrlON g03-182 APPOI~i'I~G A ~ the Council for action. ~C~ D~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers ~os ~d Sit~z ~SOLUTION ~03-182 "~PO~T~G DEPUTY M~ICIPAL DEP~TMENT HEAD" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPIIfl~ Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi abstained. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-17 was introduced and adopted as amended on ORDINIgqCE //03-17 First Reading and thc Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same N~)II~ ORD~ for Public Hearing to be held on July 10, 2003, upon MMS&C, by #71-9~ RE: ~ Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ORDiNANCE #03 - 17 "~XN ORDiNANCE TO AMEND ORDIN.a2qCE #71-9 ES iABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" 17 OTION TO Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski a motion UTttORIZE MAYOR was made to authorize the Mayor and Borough Attorney to initiate ND BOROIIGH potential litigation and possible lawsuit against Maser Consulting. TTORNEY TO Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Parisi, Rios, NITIATE Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples OSS IBLE was noted absent. ITIGATION There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by .DJOIJRNED Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:14 P.M. Respectfully submitted, M,anicipal Clerk KMB/cp 18