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Home My Public Portal About2003/07/09 JULY 9, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order lay Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately 7:00 P.M. On Wednesday,. July 9, 2003, Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL CoUncilmetnber Randy Krum " Susan Naples " 'Ronald Rios '~ Joseph Sitarz' .... .Brian Sosnowski Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Noted absent was Councilmember Frank Parisi. PRAYER, PLEDGE The meeting was op~ned with a moment of Silent Prayer and The OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of AllegianCe led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. The Clerk stated that on July 3, 2003 in full compliance with the Open STATEMENT OF Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The MEETING NOTICE Home News' Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin board. Upon M}.{S&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes of MINUTES June 5, 2003 were approved as:transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. . Council President Ronald Rios administered the oath of office to OATH OF OFFICE Lieutenant David csimbok and Sergeant Kevin Makwinski. LT. CSIMBOK SGT. MAKWINSKI COMMENDATION Councilmember Naples.' read a letter from Michelle Grandell, ARNOLD RUBIN Chairwoman o.f the 'Carteret Recreation Commission, then she WILLIAM NIX presented commendations to Arnold Rubin and William Nix. COMMENDATION Mayor Reiman presented a Mayoral Commendation to Nancy Kovacs, NANCY KOVACS a Crossi.~g Guarc~ with the Borough for twenty-five years who was retiring, lie congratulated Ms. Kovacs. Mayor Reiman presented a Mayoral Commendation to Lieutenant COMMENDATION David LaPoint .who was'~etiring from the Carteret Police Department LT. LAPOINT after twenty-five years on the job. He. congratulated Lieutenant LaPoint and told him to enjoy his retirement. JULY 9, 2003 ORDINANCE//03-22 REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE #03-22 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public APPROPRIATING Hearing to be held on August 14, 2003, upon MMS&C, by $2,800,000.00 Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios. Upon' individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. BOND ORDINANCE ORDINANCE'#03-22 IN FULL "REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY PROVDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN. GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND'S APPROPRIATING $2,800,000.00 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,800,000.00 REFUNDING BONDS OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF" 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 Borough of Carteret, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey is hereby authorized to refund all or a portion of $2,441,000 outstanding principal amount of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 1995 (the "Prior Bonds"). Section 2. In order to finance the refunding of the Prior Bonds in an amount sufficient to meet the requirements .of the Internal Revenue Code related to refunding and to pay all related redemption premiums and costs, $2,800,000 is hereby appropriated therefor and negotiable refunding bonds (the "Refunding Bonds") are hereby authorized to be issued in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,800,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law of the State of Ne~v Jersey. Section 3. The Borough desires to proyide for the refunding of all or a portion of the Prior Bonds in order to provide for savings in debt services as a result of lower interest rates in the bond market. Section 4. An aggregate amount not exceeding $100,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under. NiJ.S.A. 40A:2-51(b) has been included in the aggregate principal amount of Refunding Bonds authorized herein. Section 5. A certified copy of this refunding bond ordinance as adopted on first reading should be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey prior to final adoption. Section 6. This bond ordinance shalJ take effect 20 days after first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law, provided that the consent of the Local'Finance Board has been endorsed upon a certified copy of this ordinance as finally adopted. JULY 9, 2003 ORDINANCE #03-23 wa~ introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #03-23 and the Clerk authorized and directed same: for Public Hearing to be APPROPRIATING held on August .141 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbers Sitarz $250,000.00 FROM THE and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, CAPITAL Naples, Rios, Sitarz' and Sosnowski voted in the affim'lative. IMPROVEMENT FUND- Councilmember ?arisi was noted absent. RE: SEWER IMPROVEMENTS oRDINANCE #03-23 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF' MB:)DLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $250,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND- RESERVE FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" ORDINANCE #03-16 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-16 was introduced and passed upon AMENDING SALARY First Reading at a Regular M6eting of the Borough Council held on ORDINANCE #71-9, RE: June 5, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on AFSCME LOCAL 3850 June 10,.2003 with noiice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing tobe held on July 9, 2003 at approximately 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was po~ted 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 Councitmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the ~ve (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Heating to be open: There bei*ng no commenfs or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and'Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C,. by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples 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" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Krum, Naples, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Rios abstained. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. JULY 9, 2003 Approved and Adopted: Jilly 9, 2003 Introduced: June 5, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: June ~ 0, 2003 Heating Held: July 9; 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman ' Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 15, 2003 ORDINANCE #03-17 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-17 was introduced and passed upon AMENDING SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on ORDINANCE #71-9, June 5, 2003. It was duly published in. the Home News Tribune on RE: DEPARTMENT June 10, 2003 with notice that it will be considelfed for. final passage HEADS after Public Hearing to be held on July 9, 2003 at a!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 Sitarz .and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers.present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be Closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous.' affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum ORDINANCE #03-17 "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" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll' c~ll vqle,. Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: July 9, 2003 Introduced: June 5, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: June 10, 2003 Heating Held: July 9, 2003 Approved by:. Mayor Daniel J. Reiman .' Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 15, 2003 4 JULY 9, 2003 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-18 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE//03-18 First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING ORDINANCE June 5, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on //84-6, RE: USER .. June 10, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage CHARGE SYSTEM after Public Heating to'be held on July 9, 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 Mayor Reiman briefly, explained what this Ordinance was about. COMMENTS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Pul~lic. Hearing to be open: Joel Weissglass and Frank Bollaci from MacGruder Color spoke COMMENTS against Ordinance #03-18 and the differences along the years concerning their company and theii- sewer costs. Charles Decker from Gafeway Terminals spoke against the Ordinance and agreed with the representatives from MacGruder Color. There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the HEARING CLOSED Mayor declared: the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers ~3dos and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (~) Councilmembers present, Mayor Reiman briefly explained that industry was only asked to pay COMMENTS their fair share according to their flow and the amount of material it takes to clean the company's system. He explained the surplus, what is being done and the cost. JULY 9, 20O3 ORDiNANCE #03-18 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz AMENDiNG · ORDiNANCE #84-6, RE: USER CHARGE SYSTEM ORDINANCE #03-18 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #84-6 ENTITLED 'AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A USER CHARGE SYSTEM IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET~ COUNTY O1~ MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE FUNDS NEEDED TO PAY FOR ALL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BOROUGH'S SEWERAGE SYSTEM'" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll.call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz abstained. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: July 9, 2003 Introduced: June 5, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading : with notice of Public Hearing: June 10, 2003 . Hearing Held: July 9', 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J, Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 15, 2003 ORDINANCE #03-19 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-19 Was introduced and passed upon AMENDING First Reading at a Regu!ar Meeting of the Borough Council held on ORDINANCE//88-14, June 5, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on FEE FOR NEW June 10, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage CONSTRUCTION after Public Hearing to be held on July 9, 2003 at approximately 7:00 CONNECTIONS 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 explained this Ordinance and how the rates were MAYOR REIMAN calculated said this only affects new construction. COMMENTS Upon MMS& C, by Councilmembers'Sitar~ and Ric~s and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmemberslpresent the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open.: There being no comments or objection~ to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councihnembers present. JULY 9, 2003 Upon MMS&C, by c0tm~ilmembers Rios and Naples ORDINANCE #03-19 AMENDING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE #03-19 #88-14, RE: FEE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #88-14 ENTITLED CONNECTIONS 'AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION CONNECTION TO THE MUNICIPAL SEWER SYSTEM'" ADOPTED was finally adoCted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, 'Sitgrz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisl was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: July 9, 2003 Introduced: June 5, 2003 Advertised as adopted on. First Reading with notice of Public'Hearing: June 10, 2003. Hearing Held: · July 9, 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: July3_ The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-21 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE #03-21 First Reading at a' Regul. a3 Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING AND June 5, 2003. It was. duty published in the Home News Tribune on SUPPLEMENTING CODE, June 23, 2003 with n6tice that it will be considered for final passage CHAPTER 160, RE: after Public Hearing'to be held on July 10, 2003 at approximately 7:00 REALIZING HEAVY P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were INDUSTRIAL ZONE made available to the general public and according to law, she read the REGULATIONS Ordinance by title. Mayor Reiman said before they opened to the public they would be MAYOR REIMAN carrying the Public Discussion on this Ordinance to the next public COMMENTS meeting and he briefly explained. He said this Ordinance was referred from the Construdtion Office, but the Planning Board has not taken any action on the Ordinance as of yet. He said the Council would be awaiting their diicussion anal recommendation according to State Statute. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative Vote of the fi;qe (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Heating to be open: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor PUBLIC HEARING declared the Public Hearing to be Continued to the Next Meeting, CONTINUED TO NEXT upon MMS&C, by Counc31members Rios and Sitarz and unanimous MEETING affirmative vote of the five (5).Councilmembers present. 7 JULY 9, 2003 MEETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placedon the table for public review PUBLIC INPUT ON prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon ALL RESOLUTIONS MMS&C, by Councilmembers 'Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions. MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or objectiong to the Resolutions, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. MAYOR REIMAN : COMMENTS Mayor Reiman said they Would be acting on Resolutions #03-190 and #03-191 first. PATRICK DEBLASIO Borough Treasurer Patrick DeBlasio 'read Resolution #03-190 and explained. RESOLUTION #03-190 RESOLUTION #03-190 was introduced by-the Mayor and referred to AMENDING THE the Council for action. 2003 BUDGET .' Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rit;s and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03:190 "AMENDMENT TO THE 2003 BUDGET" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, CoUncilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisis was noted absent. TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: RESOLUTION/703-190 AND #03-191 WERE VOTED ON FIRST, OTHERS LISTED IN · SEQUENTIAL ORDER 8 JULY 9, 2003 Borough Auditor Ron Gardner read Resolution #03-191 and BOROUGH AUDITOR RON GARDNER explained. RESOLUTION #03-191 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-191 the Council for action. · ADOPTION OF THE 2003 LOCAL MUNICIPAL Upon MMs&c, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz BUDGET . RESOLUTION #03-191 "ADOPTION OF THE. 2003 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, SiSarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisis.w'as noted absent. Mayor Reiman thanked Mr. DeBlasio and Mr. Gardner for the work MAYOR REIMAN they did to prepare the budget. He spoke about the Extra Ordinary COMMENTS Aid/Discretionary Aid Award that Carteret would be receiving which was the largest award in the State of New Jersey. The Borough 'Cl~rk a~ked if any Councilmembers wanted any CONSENT AGENDA Resolution# to 'be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. Upon MMS&C, l~y Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions #03-189 to #03-213 were approved. RESOLUTION #03-189.was !ntroduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-189 the Council for action. DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03-189 ."DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples Rios, Sltarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-192 RESOLUTION #03-192 was introduced by the Ma' 'or and referred to APPROVING COLLECTIVE the Council for action. BARGAINING AGREEMENT DISPATCHERS/TEAMSTERS LOCAL//97 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03-192 "APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING' AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND THE POLICE DISPATCHERS/TEAMSTERS LOCAL #97 AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO . " EXECUTE CONTRACT ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-193 RESOLUTION #03-193 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING the Council for action. BRIAN O'CONNOR FIRE CHIEF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03- I ~3 "APPOINTING FIRE CHIEF" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembcrs Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-194 RESOLUTION #03-194 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING TEMPORARY the Council for action. SEASONAL EMPLOYEES- SPORTS CAMP Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #05~t 94 "APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAE EMPLOYEES FOR 2003 SPORTS cAMP was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and SosnowSki voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent.. RESOLUTION #03-195 RESOLUTION 003-195 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING TEMPORARY the Council for action. SEASONAL EMPLOYEES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembets Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03-195 "APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYE S was adopted..' Upon individual· roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and. Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. . RESOLUTION #03-196 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION//03-196 CREATING HANDICAPPED the Council for actfon. PARKING SPACE- 719 ROOSEVELT AVE. Upon MMS&C, by Councilme~nbers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION 003-196 "CREATING TWO (2) !~ANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES I:'OR · ' ST. MARY'S UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH TO BE LOCATED ON HEALD STREET" was adopted. Upon'individfia} roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION 003-197 Was introduced bythe Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-197 the Council for action. APPROVING ABC : LICENSE RENEWALS HIRAM CRAFTSMAN CLUB Upon MMS&C, by'Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz & CARTERET CRAFTSMEN'S CLUB RESOLUTION 003 - 197 "APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSES FOR THE 2003-2004 LICENSE TERM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers KnLm, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. 11 JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-198 RESOLUTION #03-198 was introduced.bY the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING the Council for action. EXECUTION OF . INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT- Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz . MIDDLESEX COUNTY STREET PAVING PROGRAM RESOLUTION #03;198 "AUTHORIZiNG THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE iNTERLOCAL AGREEMENT-MDDLESEX COUNTY STREET PAViNG PROGRAM" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon indi~,idual roll call vote, Councilmemb:rs Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski' voted, in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-199 RESOLUTION #03-199 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-LICHENSTEIN CONSULTING, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rio~ and Sitai:z BULKHEAD DESIGN/ARTHUR KILL WATERFRONT RESOLUTION #03-199 RECREATION FACILITY "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE~ .CONTRACT WITH LICHENSTEiN CONSULTiNG ENGINEERS, P.C./ BULKHEAD DESIGN/ARTHUR KILL WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL FACILITY" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in' the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent; RESOLUTION #03-200 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-200 AUTHORIZING MAYOR the Council for action. TO EXECUTE · REDEVELOPMENT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz AGREEMENT WITH MERIDIAN TERRACE RESOLUTION #03-200 : "AUTHORIZiNG MAYOR TO EXECUTE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MERIDIAN TERRACE, LLC" was adopted. Upon individual roll cgll vote, Coun6ilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted' .in the itffirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent'. 12 JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION//03-201 RESOLUTION #03-201 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING NJ DOT the Council for action.· APPLICATION FOR FY2004- Upon MMS&C, 'by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RECONSTRUCTION · . OF MARION STREET RESOLUTION #03-201 "APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION FOR AID UNDER THE NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AUTHORITY ACT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz. and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-202 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-202 PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. ' ' ' SERVICES-T & M ASSOCIATES, RE: 2003 Upon MMS&C, b3 Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION #03-202 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES- 2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon indi¥idual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Silarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-203 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION//03-203 PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. : SERVICES-T & M ASSOCIATES, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilm~mbers Rios and Sitarz WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, SPORTSMAN'S ,. RESOLUTION #03-203 FIELD "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES- WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PERMIT · FOR SPORTSMAN' S FIELD" ADOPTED was adopted'. Upon individual roll call vota, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Pafisi was noted absent. 13 JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-204 RESOLUTION #03-204 was introduced by }he Mayoy and referred to CERTIFYING the Council for action. WAYNE MALEK-EMT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ~. RESOLUTION #03-204 ! "CERTIFYING WAYNE J. MALEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll calll vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-205 RESOLUTION #03-205 was introduced by .the Mayor and referred to CERTIFYING the Council for action. .:. WILFREDO SIVERIO- EMT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers RiOS' and Sitarz REsOLuTION:.#93-205 "CERTIFYING WILFREDO J. SIVERIO EMERGENCY MEDICAL .TECHNICIAN'.' was adopted. Upon individual roll call vole, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in .'the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-206 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-206 the Council for action. REQUESTING FLAG AT FRESH KILLS SITE AS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz MEMORIAL TO WTC : RESOLUTION #03-206 "REQUESTING STATEN ISLAND TO CREATE A FLAG/MEMORIAL AT THE FRESH KILLS LANDFILL" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Cotincilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski vote~l in the affirmative. ADOPTED Councilmember Parisi was noted absent~ 14 JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-207 Was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION//03-207 the Council for action. APPOINTING PATRICK DEBELLA- Upon MMS&C, by C0ui~cilmembers Rios and Sitarz SENIOR MECHANIC ! RESOLUTION #03-207 "APPOINTING PATRICK DE BELLA - SENIOR MECHANIC" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosno~vski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi wa~ noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-208 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION//03-208 the Council for action. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE Upon MMS&C, by Councilm~mbers Rios and Sitarz RECREATION COMMISSION REsoLuTION #03-208 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET RECREATION COMMISS O ADOPTED was adopted, Upon indiyidual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,' Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Par/si w.as noted absent. · RESOLUTION//03-209 RESOLUTION #03-209 was i.ntroduced by the Mayor and referred to FIXING THE SEWER the Council for action. UTILITY CONNECTION ~ FEE FOR 2003 Upon MMS&C, by councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03-209 "BOROUGH 0E CARTERET COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY RESOLUTI'ON FIXING THE SEWER UTILITY CONNECTION FEE FOR 2003" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, 'Sitarz and' Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. 15 JULY 9, 20(33 RESOLUTION #03-210 RESOLUTION #03-210 was introduced by.the M0y6r and referred to CREATING TEMPORARY the Council for action. HANDICAPPED ' PARKING SPACE- Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz 96 HAGAMAN STREET RESOLUTION ~Q3-210 "CREATiNG A TEMPoRARy HANDICAPPED PARKiNG SPACE FOR 96 HAGAMAN STREET was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, C0uncilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent.' RESOLUTION//03-211 RESOLUTION #03-211 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING the Council for action. ISSUANCE OF TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz NOT TO EXCEED $2,500,000.00 RESOLUTION #03-211' "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE 0F NOT EXCEEDING $2,500,000 TAX ANTICIPATION NOTES OF 2003 OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET,· IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERS. EY" was adopted. Upon individual roll call .vote, Councilmemb~rs Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi ~vas noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-212 RESOLUTION #03-212 was introduced by.the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING the Council for action· AGREEMENT EXECUTION FOR Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz STREETSCA PE IMPROVEMENT ALONG RESOLUTION #03-212 WASHINGTON AVENUE "AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MDDLESEX/STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS TO WASHINGTON AVENUE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-213 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-213 the Council for action. APPROVING ABC LICENSE TRANSFER~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz HISPANIC DEMOCRATIC SOCIAL RESOLUTION #03-213 CLUB FROM 61 TO 93 ROOSEVELT AVENUE "AUTHORIZING A PEACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF A.B.C. · LICENSE-HISPANIC DEMOCRATIC AND SOCIAL CLUB OF CARTERET, INC. FROM: 61 ROOSEVELT AVENUE TO: 93 ROOSEVELT AVENUE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Ri'os, Sitarz .and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was not&d absent. Mayor Reiman asked fora motion to Amend the Agenda to include Resolutions #03-214 through #03-218 and explained the Resolutions. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous MOTION TO AMEND affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, a motion was THE AGENDA TO made to amenc[ the Agenda to include Resolutions #03-214 through INCLUDE #03-218. ' · RESOLUTIONS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous MEETING OPENED affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting PUBLIC INPUT ON RESOLUTIONS was opened for public input on Resolutions #03-2 l 4 through #03-218. · //03-214 -//03-218 MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmemb:ers present. JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION//03-214 RESOLUTION//03-214 was introduced b~ the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING THE the Council for action. POTENTIAL PURCHASE OF LIGHT POLE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz FIXTURES AND ASSOCIATED WIRING- RESOLUTION #03-214 PSE&G - $189,356.50 "AUTHORIZiNG THE POTENTIAL pURCHASE OF LIGHyf POLE FIXTURES AND ASSOCIATED WIR1NG-PSE&G $189,356.50" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call ~ote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: Councilmember Parisi was noted absen[. RESOLUTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED, THE TITLE WAS GIVEN BY BOROUGH ATTORNEY, ROBERT J. BERGEN, ESQ. RESOLUTION #03-215 was introduced by the M~yor and referred to RESOLUTION//03-215 the Council for action. APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE UEZ-ZONE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RESOLUTION #03-215 .... "APPOINTING MEMBERs TO THE uEz-zONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call yote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz gnd Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-216 RESOLUTION #03-216 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AWARDING CONTRACT the Council for action. FOR THE GRANT AVENUE PARK AND PHILIP E. REIBIS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz MEMORIAL FIELD PROJECT RESOLUTION #03-216 "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE GRANT AVENUE PARK AND PHILIP E. REIBIS MEMORIAL FIELD PROJECT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. 18 JULY 9, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-217 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-217 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL Upon MMS&C,.b)) Cotmc~linembers Rios and Sitarz SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL WORK AT BOROUGH i RESOLLITION//03 -217 HALL WITH VENEZIA & ASSOCIATES, LLC "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL WORK AT BOROUGH HALL WITH VENEZIA AND ASSOCIATES, LLC was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Par/si was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-218 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION//03-218 the Council for action. · APPROVING FIREWORKS FOR THE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ETHNIC FESTIVAL REsOLuTION #03-218 "APPROVING FIREWORKS FOR THE ETHNIC FESTIVAL" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent· The Clerk stated that she wa~ in receipt of an application from Carteret APPLICATIONS: Jewish Community C. enter to amend BL #1690A and RL #1686A by JEWISH COMMUNITY adding datesl Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples CENTER AMENDING and unmfimous ~ffi,rmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers BINGO/RAFFLE · present it was ordered to be approved. LICENSE The Clefk stated that she wasin receipt of a Communication from the COMMUNICATIONS: Borough of Garwood-Resolution requesting financial assistance from BOROUGHGARWooDOF the State and Counties of Middlesex and Union for Comprehensive Strategic Plan. 19 JULY 9, 2003 The Clerk stated that she was in receipt Of a Communication from the COMMUNICATIONS: BOROUGH OF Borough of Spotswood- a) Resolution supporting the "Clean Indoor SPOTSWOOD Air Act". b) Resolution urging Governor McGreevey and State Legislature to Restore Public Health Priority Funding in Proposed FY 2004 State Budget. c)Resolution endorsing Countywide Ballot Question to address Property Tax Reform. PERTH AMBOY The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of 9 C0mmunic~tion from the City of Perth Amboy- a) Resolution supporting the Fire/Rescue Boat Project and the designation of Perth Amboy as a site for one of the boats, b) Resolution opposing propdsed Assembly Bill No. 2798 defining distracting behavior. COUNTY OF The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communi~ation from the MIDDLESEX County of Middlesex- Resolution urging the NJ DOT to .maintain necessary funding and expedite the project delivery process for key transportation projects in Middlesex County. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)~Councilmembers present, all Communications were ordered to be re6eived and placed on file. PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and .Naples! all bills appearing on the prepared list properly .audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual .roll call vo~e, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Rios abstained on anything to do with his employer, Conrail or his wife, Michelina Rios and voted yes on all other bills. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: REPORTS DEPARTMENT 1. Board of Health-May 2003 2. Clerk's Office-June 2003 3. Inspection of Buildings-May 200) Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers ~resent, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. 20 BUILDINGS & GROUNDS:: Committee Chairperson Naples said the STANDING Drainage Project ~t Borough .Hall is complete and the first floor is COMMITTEES totally dry. She said the sprinkler system in the park area between the Library and Borough Hall is repaired. She said the bathroom at the West carteret Fire House has been renovated, all of this has been done ~ by in the in house staff. She' said they would be saving a considerable · '--- about of money on repaiEs to the Recreation Center by doing it with Borough employees. She said'the air conditioner in the Library should be fixed within a day or so, there is a leak in the cooling line. She said Little Carteret League will be hosting their annual tournament from July 19th through July 27th and said the Mayor and Council wish the league good luck for a successful tournament. FINANCE & ADMINISTR.~TION: Councilmember Naples in the absence of Committee Chairperson Parisi thanked the State for the $800,000.00 in State Aid that the Borough received which was the largest award in the State. She thanked Mayor Reiman for his hard work lobbying to get this money. FIRE: Committee ChairPerson Sosnowski said the Fire Department has been issued new. pagers that have been issued to all Volunteer Firefighters. He said the dispatch desk is almost complete and he briefly explained.. He spoke 'about the stair chair for the ambulance that was iCurchased through grant money. He said several Firefighters completed a ship board fire fighting class at the Fire Academy which included a tour and drill at Kinder Morgan. He spoke about the Flammable Liquids Training Drill that they conducted. He thanked the Boy Scouts fqr their help with the Fire Hydrant Program. He congratulated Firefighter Paul Gadomski who became a State Certified Fire Inspector recently. He thanked all the Firefighters for fighting recent house fires and biSefly gave some of the details. He reported progress. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum said the bid was awarded for Grant Avenue Park. He spoke about Chrome Park and said the f~ncing was installed, they would be installing new bleachers and dugouts. He Said the basketball courts would be fixed next. He spoke about the various programs for children in the town, Basketball Camp, Arts and Crafts at Carterei Park. He spoke about the Concerts in the Park and gave some details. He said the concerts would be held at the old band shelter and told everyone the concerts would not be cancelled due. to rain, they would be held at the Community Center. He spoke about pouring cement and the progress with the new band. shelter. He reported progress. 21 JULY 9, 2003 STANDING POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios spoke about the various COMMITTEES training classes the Police Officers were attending. He said. Carteret (Continued) has received a grant for bulletproof vests. He congratulated Dave LaPoint on this retirement. He asked residents to report anything ~', suspicious to the Police Department since there have been some recent burglaries. He spoke about some narcotic arrests that were made in June. He spoke about the sign that is used for speeding ~vithin the -:- Borough. He reported continued progress.. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said the Street Sweeping Pilot Program in finished and ~hey would take a Consensus of the letters from the residents in the area..He gaid the second newest street sweeper was back in shape and they should be able to get a new. one and two dump trucks on a lease program. He spoke about the major problem with the Port Reading sewer break t. hat should be taken care of in a couple of weeks. He reported progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee CfiairPerson Naples said they : would be incorporating the schools in the Reverse 91! System when it becomes available. She said the school representatives would be talking to the Mayor about the Streetscape .Project around the high school area. She thanked the small businesses that donated to make Project Graduation a successful and .fun evening for the graduates. She gave some of the details of the donations. Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION: NATIONAL NIGHT NATIONAL NIGttT OUT 2003 OUT 2003 WHEREAS, the National Association of Town :Watch (NATW) is sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, drag and. violence prevention program on August 5, 2003 called "National Night Out;'! and WHEREAS, the "20th Annual National Night Out" provides a unique opportunity for the BOROUGH OF CARTERET to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police-community crime prevention efforts; and WHEREAS, the CRIME PREVENTION UNIT plays a vital role in assisting the CARTERET POLICE DEPARTMENT through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in the BORO(JGH OF CARTERET and is supporting "National Night Out 2003" locally; and 22 JULY 9, 2003 NATIONAL NIGHT WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of the BOROUGH OF OUT PROCLAMATION CARTERET be' ax)are of the.importance of crime prevention programs (Continued) and impact that their participation can have in on reducing crime, ' drugs and violence in the BOROUGH OF CARTERET; and WHEREAS, police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety, - awareness and cooperation, are important themes of the "National Night Out" program; and NOW, THEREFORE WE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, do hereby call upon all citizens of the BOROUGH OF CARTERET to join the · ' · CARTERET POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CRIME PREVENTION UNIT a.sd the National Association of Town Watch in supporting the · : i "20th Annual Night Out" on August 5, 2003. FURTHER, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, WE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 5, 2003 as "NATIO** ~AL NIGHT OUT" i~ the BOROUGH OF CARTERET. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Rios and unanin-tous PUBLIC DISCUSSION affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public for discussion. Mrs. Gaydos asked how the blinking light is working in West Carteret. COMMENTS Mayor Reiman said the light has been there since early June and they have issued thirty summonses yesterday and' explained. Unidentified man who lives at 33 Harrison Avenue spoke about several accidents at the comer of Harrison and Hastings and said he felt it was k very dafigerous comer and that there was something wrong With that comer: Mayor Reiman said he ~vould look into it and forward it to the Borough's Traffic Division. Remy Quinones asked Council President Rios what has changed his position of sending officers for terrorism training since he did not agree with sending them two years ago. Councilmember Rios said he felt they should keep up with the training and maybe two years ago he felt there was not enough money or resources to send the police officers. Remy Quinones said two years ago the program was free and she asked why he would not allow the police to go for training two years ago. Mayor Reiman said the world has changed in the passed two years. 23 JULY 9, 2003 PUBLIC DISCUSSION Joe Strunak, 10 Patrick Street said he lived here for eleven years and there is water ponding in front of his house every day unless there is a severe drought. Mayor Reiman explained that the), wouid be paving several streets this year and he would send it over to Streets and Roads. Councilmember Sitarz said they may be able to do some milling and new coating. Mr. Strunak said he felt a drain would be the best since patching it hasn't worked. Mayor Reiman said a detention basin could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mr. Strunak said the Mosquito Commission deemed it a hazard. Glen Scheno spoke about Odalys Torres, pitcher for the Carteret High . '. School Softball Team who was picked for the USA Hawaii Classic. He also spoke about Councilmember Naples being appoint~,d by the Governor to the New Jersey Vocational Rehab Service. Jim Failace asked why the meeting dates have changed so many times in the last six months. Mayor Reiman said this is the second time that they changed the meeting date. Jim Failace said he got a call from the Star Ledger for his opinion about signs and he asked if they were going to do anything with that tonight. Mayor Reiman said he passed out an Ordinance to the Council that. may involve litigation in Closed Session. He explained. Mr. Failace said the Legal Notices for the Waterfront said the fifty thousand dollars put the project over the 20% mark. Mayor Reiman said the total Change Order is roughly three hundred thousand dollars. He explained. Mr. Failace read "the Borough's Engineer has certified that the change was necessary and anticipated at the beginning of the project". Borough Clerk Barney said that could be the wrong form. Councilmember Rios said that could be a typq. Mr. Failace told Councilmember Rios that he did not vote on sending thc police officers to Mexico, but he did say no. Unidentified man, a Patrick Street .resident asked the Mayor and Council to fix his street since the children are getting bitten by mosquitoes every night. 24 JULY 9, 2003 Mayor Reiman said they take every concern seriously especially when MAYOR REIMAN it becomes a health issue and they would look into the problem and COMMENTS they would have an answer from the Streets and Roads Department .and the Borough Engineer. There being no further comments or objections, upon unanimous PUBLIC DISCUSSION affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public CLOSED discussion portion of the meeting was closed. Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers RECESS present, the meeting was in recess at approximately 8:00 P.M. At approximately 8:07 P.M. the meeting was reconvened. Upon MEETING individual roll call, the following were noted present, Councilmembers RECONVENED Krum, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. Mayor Reiman welcomed Senator Joseph Vitale and Assemblyman PRESENTATION BY John Wisniewski who presented a check for $800,000.00 to the SENATOR VITALE AND ASSEMBLYMAN Mayor. WISNIEWSKI RESOLUTION #03-219a xvas introduced by thc Mayor and referred RESOLUTION #03-219a CLOSED SESSION to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, 1,y Councilmcmbers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #03-219a "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosno~vski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. 25 JULY 9, 2003 CLOSED SESSION At approximately 8:10 P.M. a Closed Session was held. MEETING OPEN At approximately 8:25 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers TO PUBLIC Krum and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting xvas opened to the public. MAYOR REIMAN Mayor Reiman briefly explained Ordinance #03-24. COMMENTS ORDINANCE #03-24 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE//03-24 and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Hea, ing to be AMENDING & held on August 14, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum SUPPLEMENTING and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, §I60-113, ENT1TLED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. "SIGNS" Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-24 "AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING §160-113, ENTITLED 'SIGNS' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" Councilmember Rios asked if someone could challenge this COMMENTS Ordinance. Borough Attorney explained that other towns have similar Ordinances. Councilmember Sitarz suggested that there should be a bulletin board where notices could be posted. Senator Vitale suggested they do the Ordinance since other towns have it. He said the town could put up a bulletin board and said he felt it was the right thing to do. 26 JUL~ ~, ZUU~ RESOLUTION #03-219 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #03-219 AUTHORIZING MAYOR the Council for action. TO EXECUTE A.C.O. WITH NJ DEP Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-219 TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: "AUTHORIZiNG MAYOR TO EXECUTE A.C.O. WITH NJ DEP' RESOLUTION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED, THE TITLE WAS GIVEN BY was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, BOROUGH ATTORNEY, Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ROBERT J. BERGEN, ESQ. Councilmember Parisi was noted absent. ADOPTED ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KMB/cp 27 JULY 9, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING 28