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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/08/14 COUNCIL MEETING The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 14, 2003, Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmember Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Frank Parisi " Ronald Rios " Joseph Sitarz Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Noted absent was Councilmember Brian Sosnowski. The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. OF ALLEGIANCE The Clerk stated that on August 8, 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. COMlVIENTS Councilmember Parisi noticed an error in the minutes for approval. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Rios and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes MINUTES of July 9, 2003 were approved as transcribed and amended and engrossed by the Clerk. Mayor Reiman presented Mayoral Commendations to Patrick Tozzi COMMENDATIONS: and Frank Roche for assisting the Borough senior citizens with their PATRICK TOZZI tax returns. Ann Marie Tomasino was to receive a Mayoral FRANK ROCHE Commendation but was not present at the meeting. ANN MARIE TOMASINO AUGUST 14, 2003 ORDINANCE # 03-26 ORDINANCE #03-26 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AUTHORIZING THE and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public IMPOSITION OF A Heating to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by IvlLrNICIPAL HOTEL Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, AND MOTEL Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the OCCUPANCY TAX affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-26 "CREATING CHAPTER 147 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET ESTABLISHING A HOTEL AND MOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX AS AUTHORIZED BY P.L. 2003, c.114" ORDINANCE #03-27 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-27 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING CODE, Heating to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by ARTICLE I-TRAFFIC Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll-call vote, AND PARKING REGULATIONS, OF Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the CHAPTER 254 affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND ORDINANCE #03-27 TRAFFIC' "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, 'GENERAL PROVISIONS; TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS', OF CHAPTER 254 ENTITLED 'VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE #03-28 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-28 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING CODE, ARTICLE VI, PUBLIC Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by RECORDS, CHAPTER Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll .'.:all vote, 4 ENTITLED Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the "ADMINISTRATION affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. OF GOVERNMENT" ORDINANCE #03-28 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING & SUPPLEMENTING ARTICLE VI 'PUBLIC RECORDS' OF CHAPTER 4 ENTITLED 'ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" AUGUST 14, 2003 ORDINANCE #03-29 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-29 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING CODE, Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by CHAPTER109- Councilmembers Krum and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, CONSTRUCTION Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the CODES, UNIFORM, RE: ALL SUB-CODE affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. FEES ORDINANCE #03-29 "AMENDING SECTION 109.5 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET-ALL SUB-CODE FEES" Mayor Reiman said this was recommended by the Construction COMMENTS Department and would bring our fees in line with other Municipalities. He asked Councilmember Par/si if the Finance Committee was aware of this and suggested the committee review it. ORDINANCE #03-30 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-30 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL PORT Heating to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by AUTHORITY Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilr{~ ~mbers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmatik, e. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-30 "ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL PORT AUTHORITY" Mayor Reiman said this would create an independent autonomous COMMENTS body to oversee having a marina at the Borough's waterfront then explained. ORDINANCE # 03-31 ORDINANCE #03-31 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AMENDING CODE, and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public RE: ARTiCLE VI, Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by FEES OF CHAPTER Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, 160-RE: LAND Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the DEVELOPMENT affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-31 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING & SLrpPLEMENTING ARTICLE VI 'FEES' OF CHAPTER 160 ENTITLED 'LAND DEVELOPMENT' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" AUGUST 1.4, 2003 ORDINANCE # 03-32 AMENDING CODE, ORDiNANCE #03-32 was introduced and adopted on First Reading CHAPTER 1., RE: and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public GENERAL Heating to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by PROVISIONS Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDiNANCE #03-32 "AMENDiNG CHAPTER 1 ENTITLED 'GENERAL PROVISIONS' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDiNANCE #03-33 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-33 and the Clerk anthorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING CODE, Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by CHAPTER99, RE: Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, CERTIFICATES OF Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the HABITABILITY affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-33 "AMENDING & SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 99 ENTITLED 'CERTIFICATES OF HABITABILITY' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE # 03-34 ORDiNANCE #03-34 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AMENDING CODE, and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public CHAPTER128-FIRE Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by PREVENTION, RE: Cotmcilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, PERMIT FEES Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDiNANCE #03-34 "AMENDING & SUPPLEMENTING ARTICLE I ENTITLED 'GENERAL PROVISIONS' OF CHAPTER 128 'FIRE PREVENTION' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" AUGUST 14, 2003 ORDINANCE #03-35 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-35 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public CREATING NEW Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by CHAPTER107 TO BE Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, ENTITLED Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the "COMMUNITY CEN IER" affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-35 "CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 107 TO BE ENTITLED 'COMMUNITY CENTER' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE #03-36 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-36 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING CODE, Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by ARTICLE I, STREET Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, EXCAVATION-RE: Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the STREETS AND SIDEWALKS affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-36 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, STREET EXCAVATION, OF CHAPTER 222 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, ENTITLED STREETS & SIDEWALKS" ORDINANCE #03-37 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-37 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public BOND ORDINANCE Hearing to be held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by PROVIDING FOR Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, VARIOUS PARK Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the IMPROVEMENTS, APPROPRIATING affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. $500,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE ORDINANCE #03-37 ISSUANCE OF $250,000.00 BONDS "BC~NT) ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS PARK OR NOTES IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $500,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOND ORDINANCE IN FULL BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS: AUGUST 14, 2003 Section 1. The improvement described in Section 3 of'this Bond BOND ORDINANCE Ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of # 03-37 INFULL Carteret, New Jersey as a general improvement. For the improvement (CONTINUED) or purpose described in Section 3, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $500,000, which $250,000 will be provided in the form of a grant and $250,000 will be provided in the form of a loan from the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program ("Green Acres"). No down payment is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11 (c) as this Bond Ordinance authorizes obligations which involve projects funded by Green Acres. Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the improvement or purpose not covered by application of the down payment, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $250,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. Section 3. (a) The improvement hereby authorized and the purpose for the financing of which the bonds are to be issued is for the various park improvements throughout the Borough of Carteret, as shown on and in accordance with the plans and specifications therefor on file in the office of the Clerk, which plans are hereby approved, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto. (b) The estimating maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Section 2 hereto. (c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose is equal to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefor. Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may be determined by the Chief Financiai Officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this Ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8 (a). The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this Ordinance is made. Such re~ort must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the pumhaser. Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough of Carteret is hereby amended to conforrn with the provisions of this Ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency herewith. The Resolution in the form promulgated by the Local Finance board showing full detail of the AUGUST 14, 2003 amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the BOND ORDINANCE # 03-37 IN FULL Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with (CONTINUED) the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The improvement or purpose described in Section 3 of this Bond Ordinance is not a current expense. It is an improvement or purpose that the Borough may lawfully undertake a general improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. (b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose within tiae limitations of the Local Bond Law, according to the reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the bonds authorized by this Ordinance, is 15 years. (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided in this Bond Ordinance by $250,000, and the obligation authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that Law. (d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $50,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or improvement. Section 7. The Borough expects to receive a Green Acres Grant in the amount of $250,000 to finance partially the purpose described in Section 3 hereof. Any additional grant moneys received for the purpose described in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvement or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this Ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. Section 8. The Chief Financial Officer of the Borough is hereby authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as necessary a financial disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the sale of o!qigations of the Borough and to execute such disclosure document on behalf of the Borough. The Chief Financial Officer is further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Rule") for the beneficial owners of obligations of the Borough and to amend such undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized bond counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event that the Borough fails to comply with its undertaking, the Borough shall not be liable for any AUGUST 14, 2003 BOND ORDINANCE monetary damages, and the remedy shall be limited to specific # 03-37 IN FULL performance of the undertaking. (CONTiNUeD) Section 9. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this Bond Ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. Section 10. This Bond Ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. ORDINANCE #03-38 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-38 AMENDING SALARY and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Heating to be ORDINANCE # 71-9, held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios RE: POLICE and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, DISPATCHERS Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-38 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AN FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE # 03-39 ORDINANCE #03-39 was introduced and adopted on First Reading CREATING NEW and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Heating to be CHAPTER 264 held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios ENTITLED and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, "WATERFRONT PARK" Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-39 "CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 264 ENTITLED 'WATERFRONT PARK' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" AUGUST 14,2003 ORDINANCE #03-40 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-40 and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Hearing to be CAPITAL held on September 4, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios IMPROVEMENT, APPROPRIATING and Naples. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, $250,000.00 FOR Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. VARIOUS ROAD Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. IMPROVEMENTS AND $400,000.00 FOR VARIOUS SEWER ORDINANCE #03-40 IMPROVEMENTS "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR VARIOUS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AND $400,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND-RESERVE FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR VARIOUS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" ORDINANCE #03-41 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 03-41 and the Clerk authorized and directed same for Public Hearing to be ESTABLISHING held on September 18, 2003, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios DEVELOPMENT and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, IMPACT FEES Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-41 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING & SUPPLEMENTING ARTICLE VI 'FEES' OF CHAPTER 160 'LAND DEVELOPMENT' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET CREATING A NEW ARTICLE VIA TO BE ENTITLED 'DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES' The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-21 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE # 03-21 AMENDING AND First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on SUPPLEMENTING June 5, 2003. The Public Heating was continued to August 14, 2003. CHAPTER 160 Copies of the Ordinance were made available to the general public and ENTITLED according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. "DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE RE: HI-A HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE REGULATIONS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Naples and Krum and unani~nous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: AUGUST 14, 2003 COMMENTS Mayor Reiman said this Ordinance was open to the public akeady and was carried from the last meeting. He said they are carrying this to the next meeting after opening and closing to the public. 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 #03-21 "AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 160 ENTITLED 'DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'" ORDINANCE was carried to the next meeting. Upon individual roll call vote, CARRIED TO NEXT Councilmembers Krum. Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the MEETING affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. ORDINANCE #03-22 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-22 was introduced and passed upon REFUNDING BOND First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on ORDINANCE, APPROPRIATING July 9, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on $2,800,000.00 July 15, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Heating to be held on August 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 five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: COMMENTS Councilmember Parisi said this would save approximately one hundred fifty thousand dollars by refinancing these bonds. 10 AUGUST 14, 2002 There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the HEARING CLOSED Mayor 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 Rios and Sitarz ORDINANCE #03-22 "REFUNDING BOND ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF REFUNDING CARTEikET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY BOND PROVIDING FOR THE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN GENERAL ORDINANCE OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS APPROPRIATING IN FULL $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 New Jersey. Section 3. The Borough desires to provide for the rethnding 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 N.J.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 shall 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. 11 AUGUST 14, 2003 Approved and Adopted: August 14, 2003 Introduced: July 9, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Heating: July 15, 2003 Hearing Held: August 14, 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: August 20, 2003 ORDINANCE # 03-23 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-23 was introduced and passed upon APPROPRIATING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on $250,000.00 FROM July 9, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on THE CAPITAL July 15, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage IMPROVEMENT after Public Heating to be held on August 14, 2003 at approximately FUND-RESERVE FOR 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies SEWER IMPROVEMENTS were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING 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 Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios ORDINANCE #03-23 "AN ORDiNANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTEtCET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $250,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND- RESERVE FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 12 AUGUST 14, 2003 Approved and Adopted: August 14, 2003 Introduced: July 9, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Heating: July 15, 2003 Hearing Held: August 14, 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: August 20, 2003 The Clerk stated Ordinance $$03-24 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE # 03-24 First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING & July 9, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on SUPPLEMENTING July 29, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage CODE, CHAPTER after Public Heating to be held on August 14, 2003 at approximately 160-113, RE: SIGNS 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples ORDINANCE $$03-24 "AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING §160-113, ENTITLED 'SIGN'S' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 13 AUGUST 14, 2003 Approved and Adopted: August 14, 2003 Introduced: July 9, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: July 29, 2003 Hearing Held: August 14, 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: August 20, 2003 ORDINANCE # 03-25 The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-25 was introduced and passed upon VACATING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on IVANITSKY July 24, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on TERRACE July 29, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on August 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 tv law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING 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 Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum ORDINANCE #03-25 "VACATING THE STREET OF IVANITSKY TERRACE IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 14 AUGUST 14, 2003 Approved and Adopted: August 14, 2003 Introduccal: July 24, 2003 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: July 29, 2003 Hearing Held: August 14, 2003 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: August 20, 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 ON MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous ALL RESOLUTIONS affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions and other Agenda items. There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor MEETING CLOSED declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any Resolutions to be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous CONSENT affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembcrs present, Resolutions AGENDA #03-229 to #03-255 and Resolutions #03-258 and #03-259 were approved. Councilmember Parisi abstained on Resolutions #03-256 and #03-257 and voted yes on all other Resolutions Councilmember Parisi spoke about Resolution #03-236, Approval of COMMENTS Budget Insertion. He asked if the funds were certified on Resolution #03-247, Professional Services for the DPW Building Site. Borough Attorney Bergen said it was contingent upon having the funds. 15 AUGUST 14, 2003 COMMENTS Mayor Reiman said he spoke to Patrick DeBlasio about this and explained. Councilmember Parisi asked about Resolution #03-256 and Resolution #03-257. Mayor Reiman said he added it on Tuesday and he had no questions from any of the Council on this he explained. He said there was a vacancy in the Clerk's Office, this person would be filling that vacancy but working out of the Mayor's Aide Office. He said that person would be in his office full time to answer his phone calls and mail so that work would ease up the work in the Clerk's Office. RESOLUTION# 03-229 RESOLUTION #03-229 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to DIRECTING ~ the Council for action. ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-229 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION# 03-230 RESOLUTION #03-230 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING MAYOR the Council for action. TO EXECUTE STATE- LOCAL COOPERATIVE HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM FORM Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-230 "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE STATE-LOCAL COOPEIL~TIVE HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM FORM" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 16 AUGUST 14, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-231 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 03-231 the Council for action. CREATING VARIOUS HANDICAPPED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum PARKING SPACES RESOLUTION #03-231 "CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES FOR 64 EDGAR STREET AND 139 RANDOLPH STREET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-232 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 03-232 AUTHORIZING the Council for action. VARIOUS ODNTRACrORS TO PERFORM Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT RESOLUTION #03-232 TO COAH REGULATIONS "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, ADOPTED Naples, Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-233 RESOLUTION #03-233 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-T&lvl ASSOC[ATES RE: PHASE II OF THE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum MANHOLE REHABILITATION RESOLUTION #03-233 PROJECT "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T & M ASSOCIATES- PHASF II OF THE MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 17 AUGUST 14, 2003 RESOLUTION # 03-234 RESOLUTION #03-234 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-SPADORO & HILSON RE: WANSKUS V. BOROUGH OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum CARTERET RESOLUTION #03-234 "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SPADORO & HILSON WANSKUS V. BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLLrlION# 03-235 RESOLUTION #03-235 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-GENOVA BURNS & VERNOIA RE: VARIOUS LABOR Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum MAffERS RESOLUTION #03-235 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- GENOVA BURNS & VERNOIA" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-236 RESOLUTION #03-236 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to CANCELLATION OF the Council for action. CAPITAL IIvlPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION BALANCES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-236 "CANCEL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION BALANCES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 18 AUGUST 14, 2003 RESOLUTION # 03-237 RESOLUTION #03-237 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to REQUESTING the Council for action. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INSERTION RE: LIVABLE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum COMMUNITIES GRANT RESOLUTION #03-237 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $36,480.00 THE 2003 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM GRANT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-238 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-238 the Council for action. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum BUDGET INSERTION, RE: TEA-21 NJDOT RESOLUTION #03-238 CARTERET INDUSTRIAL ROAD "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $2,079,004.00 THE 2003 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE TEA-21 NJDOT CARTERET INDUSTRIAL ROAD" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-239 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 03-239 the Council for action. REQUESTING APPROVAL OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum BUDGET INSERTION RE: UEZ PROGRAM RESOLUTION #03-239 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $52,744.00 THE 2003 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM" was adonted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 19 AUGUST 14, 2003 RESOLI..rrlON # 03-240 RESOLUTION #03-240 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to REQUESTING the Council for action. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INSERTION, RE: UEZ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum PROGRAM RESOLUTION #03-240 "REQUESTiNG APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $2,508.931.00 THE 2003 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION# 03-241 RESOLUTION #03-241 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING ABC the Counc,.'l for action. TRANSFER FROM F&H LIQUOR GORP. TO EDIS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum LIQUOR, LLC RES OLUTION #03-241 "AUTHORIZING A PERSON-TO~PERSON TRANSFER OF A.B.C. LICENSE FROM F & H LIQUOR CORP. TO EDIS LIQUOR, LLC" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-242 RESOLUTION #03-242 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING the Council for action. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-242 "APPOiNTiNG EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 20 AUGUST 14, 2003 RESOLUTION #03-243 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 03-243 the Council for action. NJ DEP GREEN ACRES ENABLING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION RESOLUTION #03-243 "STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GREEN ACRES ENABL1NG RESOLUTION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-244 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-244 the Council for action. AWARD OF BID- SANITARY SEWER TV INSPECTION SYSTEM Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-244 "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF SANITARY SEWER TV INSPECTION SYSTEM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-245 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 03-245 the Coun;il for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-HOUSING SERVICES, INC, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RCA PROJECT PLAN/NORTH RESOLUTION #03-245 BRUNSWICX "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR PREPARATION OF THE REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT PROJECT PLAN/NORTH BRUNSWICK WITH HOUSING SERVICES, INC." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 21 AUGUST 14, 2003 RESOLUTION # 03-246 DETERMINING FORM RESOLUTION #03-246 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AND DETAILS the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-246 "DETERMINiNG THE FORM AND OTHER DETAILS OF NOT TO EXCEED $2,800,000.00 GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REFUNDiNG BONDS, SERIES 2003 OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AND PROViDiNG FOR THEIR SALE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krmn, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-247 RESOLUTION #03-247 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-CME ASSOCIATES, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum DPW BUILDING SITE RESOLUTION #03-247 "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE PRELIMiNARY ENGiNEERING PHASE FOR THE DPW SITE WITH CME ASSOCIATES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-248 RESOLUTION #03-248 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES, VENEZIA AND ASSOCIATES, LEG, RE: ARCHITECTURAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum WORK AT BOROUGH HALL RESOLUTION #03-248 "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL WORK AT BOROUGH HALL WITH VENEZIA AND ASSOCIATES, LLC" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 22 RESOLUTION #03-249 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-249 the Council for action. SUPPORTING A-3627, PROPERTY TAX Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION #03-249 "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CONTINUATION OF THE 'PROPERTY TAX REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM' AS INITL~LLY CONTEMPLATED AND IMPLEMENTED AND SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL A-3627" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Pafisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-250 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-250 ESTABLISHING THE the Council for action. POSITION OF MAINTENANCE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum REPAIRER RESOLUTION #03-250 "ESTABLISHING JOB TITLE/POSITION OF MAINTENANCE REPAIRER FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET' ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-251 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-251 AUTHORIZING THE the Comical for action. MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPER'S Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum AGREEMENT RESOLUTION #03-251 "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND KINDER MORGAN" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 23 AUGUST14, 2003 RESOLUTION # 03-252 RESOLUTION #03-252 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS FOR the Council for action. THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL SEASON Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-252 "APPROVING SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS FOR THE 2003-2004 SCHOOL SEASON" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-253 APPROVING RESOLUTION #03-253 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to COLLECTIVE the Council for action. BARGAINING AGREEMENT- Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum POLICE DISPATCHERS RESOLUTION #03-253 "APPROViNG COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND THE TEAMSTERS LOCAL 97 OF NEW JERSEY AFL-CIO" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Pafisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-254 RESOLUTION #03-254 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-T&M ASSOCIATES, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO CARTERET'S SEWER SYSTEM RESOLUTION #03-254 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR TO THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'S SEWER SYSTEM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councihnember Sosnowski was noted absent. 24 AUGUST 14,2003 RESOLUTION #03-255 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 03-255 AWARD OF BID-2003 the Council for action. MISCELLANEOUS BASE REPAIR Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-255 "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2003 MISCELLANEOUS BASE REPAIR PROGRAM" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Pax/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-256 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 02-256 ESTABLISHING JOB the Council for action. POSITION OF EXECUTIVE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum SECRETARY/ RESOLUTION #03-256 ASSISTANT "ESTABLISHING JOB TITLE/POSITION OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT)" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi abstained. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-257 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-257 the Council for action. APPOINTING JUDY LESHKC)-EXECUTIVE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum SECRETARY/ RESOLUTION #03-257 ASSISTANT "APPOINTING EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT)" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi abstained. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 25 AUGUST 14, 2003 RESOLUTION # 03-258 RESOLUTION #03-258 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING the Council for action. EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS-B&W CONSTRUCTION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #03-258 "AUTHORIZiNG EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR CONTRACT WITH B&W ~ONSTRUCTION COMPANY ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the aifirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 03-259 RESOLUTION #03-259 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING CHANGE the Council for action. ORDER # 1 PMK GROUP, RE: SEWERAGE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum TREATMENT PLANT DEMOLITION RESOLUTION #03-259 "APPROViNG CHANGE ORDER #1 PMK GROUP- SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT DEMOLITION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. BOROUGH OF SURF The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the CITY &TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE Borough of Surf City and the Township of Woodbridge-Resolutions endorsing ballot question to address property tax reform. TOWNSHIP OF EAST The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the BRUNSWICK Township of East Brunswick-Resolution opposing Senate Bill No. 2516 prohibiting use of schools as polling places. STILLWATER The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from TOWNSHIP Stillwater Township-Resolution urging Governor and Legislature to explore legislation know as "Smart Bill" to reform the inequitable property tax system used to fund schools. Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file. 26 AUGUST 14, 2003 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples all bills PAYMENT OFBILLS appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Rios abstained on anything to do with his wife, Michelina Rios in the Municipal Court or concerning his employer, Conrail. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: REPORTS DEPARTMENT 1. Clerk's Office-July 2003 2. Inspection of Buildings-June & July 2003 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDF.:GS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said STANDING Venezia Associates was hired as the architects for the Borough Hall COMMII'II~ES Project. She said the benches are complete in the Court and the West Carteret Firehouse was complete. She said the Little League Tournament was a success thanks to the Borough workers. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi spoke about the emergency with the sewer and pipeline. He said everyone's thoughts and prayers were with those involved in the Black-Out. FIRE: Councilmember Naples in the absence of Committee Chairperson Sosnowski spoke about several recent fire calls within the Borough and thanked all involved. She thanked Arnold and Ted for working in the West Carteret Firehouse making major repairs, which saved the Borough money. She said the Fire Department would be working with the Boy Scouts painting fire hydrants soon. 27 AUGUST 14, 2003 STANDING PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum said the COMMITI EES new band shelter will be used this Friday and gave the details. He spoke about the Grant Avenue and Streetscape Projects. He said they met with the Sportsmen and Pop Warner and would be breaking ground next year for a new field. He reported progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios spoke about Zhe DWI checkpoints and the arrests and summons. He spoke about the arrests in connection with the Plaza 12 burglaries and the Sokler's fire and commended everyone involved. He spoke about National Night Out that was held on August 5 and thanked the residents, he said one hundred and twenty-five families participated. He said the truck traffic detour was still working in West Carteret and wants to make it permanent and gave the details. He reported continued progress. PUBIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said the sewer line to Woodbridge was ninety percent complete. He spoke about Roosevelt Avenue Pump Station repairs and the Borough Garage repairing damaged Borough vehicles. He said one vehicle had to be ~ent to the manufacturer since it is a big job and gave the details. He said specs would be drawn up for two new dump trucks and a street sweeper. He said the Road Department was patching holes and painting the crosswalks and would be painting the lines and numbers at the commuter parking lot. He reported progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said the School Board did not meet this month but she spoke to Board President Dennis Cherepski about the Streetscape Project being done around the high school area. She said the School Board wants to be involved in the Swift Reach 911 System. MAYOR REIMAN Mayor Reiman spoke about the Streetscape Project in the high school area and said they will start that in two to two in a half weeks and the project should be complete in about five months, he gave the details. He said the 911 Emergency System was activated for the power outage. He spoke about sewer main break at the Carteret/Woodbridge border. He spoke about the cost of the repair, which was in excess of five hundred thousand dollars. He said the DOP would be giving the Borough a Iow to no interest loan of five hundred and fifty thousand dollars and thanked Council President Rios for his work on this. He said at the last meeting a Community Development Block Grant was 28 AUGUST 14, 2003 awarded; A1 Ginda, Iris Colon, Carmen Rivera, Betty Dorso and Bob COMMENTS Brown were in attendance from the Housing Authority. He said they would be giving the Housing Authority twenty thousand dollars from this grant money for police patrols around the Housing Authority Buildings he gave the details. He thanked them and presented them with a copy of the signed contract. Councilmember Naples thanked the Housing Authority representatives. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous PUBLIC affirmati¥: vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting DISCUSSION was opened to the public for discussion. Joe Novakowski asked if the Council addressed the issue of the pickup COMMENTS and drop off zone he felt was needed in the shopping center. Councilmember Rios said he spoke to Mr. Sitar, president of the property and they would review it at the next Agenda Meeting. Mrs. Gaydos spoke about the traffic light that was knocked down at Blair Road and said the area needs ~veeding. She asked about the bank in that area. Mayor Reiman explained that the deal fell through and they would try to do something with the property. Mrs. Gaydos said there is garbage that is already out in West Carteret today for the Saturday pick-up. Mayor Reiman said he would put a notice in the next newsletter notifying residents about this. Mrs. Gaydos spoke about how easy the residents in Carteret have it because the town picks stuff up for us and spoke about the weeds at the sign in West Carteret. Mayor Reiman said the Parks Department would be there tomorrow to clean the weeds away from the West Carteret signs. An uni&'ntified woman asked when they would be starting on Roosevelt Avenue. Mayor Reiman said they notified nine building owners that the buildings would be demolished in September. Same unidentified woman spoke about the condition of Lower Roosevelt Avenue and said she felt the town needs something for senior citizens. Mayor Reiman said there are several programs for seniors and he would always welcome ideas. 29 ~ AUGUST 14, 2003 COMMENTS Mr. Sheno asked about the old hotel at Roosevelt Avenue and industrial Road and the old bowling alley. Mayor Reiman said there is an application in the Construction Department to demolish and rebuild in that area which they are looking into and gave the details. PUBLIC DISCUSSION There being no further comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by CLOSED Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilme~nbers present, the public discussion portion of the meeting was closed. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to amend the Agenda to include three Resolutions. MOTION TO AMEND THE AGENDA Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present a n'lotion was made to amend the Agenda to include Resolution #03-260, #03-261 and #03-262. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. CONSENT AGENDA Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions #03-260, #03-261 and #03-262 were approved. RESOLUTION # 03-260 RESOLUTION #03-260 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING A the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- T&M ASSOCIATES, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Rios and Sitarz EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR RESOLUTION #03-260 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH T&M ASSOCIATES FOR EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the aifirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 30 AUGUST 14, 2003 REsoLU;FION #03-261 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-261 AUTHORIZING A the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Rios and Sitarz ASSOCIATES, RE: SEWER sYSTEM RESOLUTION #03-261 LOWER ROOSEVELT AVENUE AREA "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH T&M ASSOCIATES/iNSPECTION OF THE BOROUGH'S SEWER SYSTEM IN THE LOWER ROOSEVELT AVENUE AREA" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #03-262 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-262 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Rios and Sitarz CONTRACT-T&M ASSOCIATES, RE: HARRISON AVENUE RESOLUTION #03-262 PUMP STATION PUMP "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH T&M ASSOCIATES/HARRISON AVENUE PUMP STATION PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, 'KATHLEEN M: BARNEY, Municipal Clerk KMB/cp 31 AUGUST 14, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING 32