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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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