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The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately
7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 11, 2004, Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
ROLL CAI J.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
Frank Parisi
Ronald Rios
" Joseph Sitarz
Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present were Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.,
Borough Treasurer Patrick J. DeBlasio and Borough Auditor Ron
Gardner.
PRAYER, PLEDGE OF
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman.
The Clerk stated that on January 6, 2004, the 2004 Annual Meeting STATEMENT OF
Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger MEETING NOTICE
and posted on the bulletin board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous APPROVAL OF
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of MINUTES
February 19, 2004 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the
Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Reiman introduced Borough Auditor, Ron Gardner and 2004LOCAL
Borough Treasurer, Patrick J. DeBlasio who briefly explained the MUNICIPAL BUDGET
budget for the Budget Hearing which will be held at this time.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous HEARING OPENED
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared TO PUBLIC
the Public Hearing on the 2004 Local Municipal Budget to be open:
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HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the 2004 Local Municipal
Budget, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present.
ORDINANCE #04-10 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
ORDINANCE #04-10 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
BOND ORDINANCE Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
INFULL Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski
voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #04-10
"BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,850,000.00 BONDS OR
NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF 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 several improvements described in Section 3 of this
bond ordinance are hereby respectively authorized to be undertaken by
the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey as general improvements. For
the several improvements or purposes described in Section 3, there are
hereby appropriated the respective sums of money therein stated as the
appropriation made for each improvement or purpose, such sums
amounting in the aggregate to $3,000,000, including the aggregate sum
of $150,000 as the several down payments for the improvements or
purposes required by the Local Bond Law. The down payments have
been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for
capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted
budgets.
Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the several improvements
or purposes not covered by application of the several down payments,
negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal
amount of $2,850,000 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. The several improvements hereby authorized and the
several purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated
cost of each improvement and the appropriation therefore, the
estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each
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improvement and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as # 04-10 BOND
ORDINANCE
follows: CONTINUED
IN FULL
Estimated
Maximum Amount
Appropriation of Bonds or
and Estimated . Notes Period of
Purpose Cost Usefulness
a) Various Roadway
knprovements in the Borough as
identified on a list on file with the
Borough Engineer, including all
work and materials necessary
therefore or incidental thereto, t;1,200,000 ~;1,140,000 10 years
b) Waterfront Park Phase II
Project, including all work and
naterials necessary therefore and
ncidental thereto. $ 300,000 $ 285,000 40 years
c) Construction of a new
Municipal Garage Building and
3orough Hall renovations,
ncluding all work and materials
necessary therefore and incidental
:hereto. ~ 1,000,000 950,000 15 yeah,
d) Acquisition of certain parcels
,fBorough Waterfront property,
including a portion of Block 4, Lot
1 (4000 Industrial Avenue) and all
of Block 4, Lot 4 (Middlesex
Avenue) ~; 500,000 ~; 475,000 40 years
TOTALS ~3.000.000 ~
'he excess of the appropriation made for each of the im )rovements or
purposes aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or
notes to be issued therefore, as above stated, is the amount of the down
payment for each purpose.
Section4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall
mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial
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 the Local Bond Law. 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 report must
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# 04-i0 BOND include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity
ORDINANCE schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the
CONTINUED purchaser.
IN FULL
Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough of Carteret is hereby
amended to conform 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
amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with
the Clerk and is available there for public inspection.
Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby
determined, declared, recited and stated:
(a)The purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not
current expenses. They are all improvements that the Borough may
lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the costs
thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially
benefited thereby.
(b)The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of the
respective amounts of obligations authorized for each purpose and the
reasonable life thereof within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, is
19.66 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 flied 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 $2,850,000, and the
obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations
prescribed by that Law.
(d)An aggregate amount not exceeding $600,000 for items of expense
listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the
estimated costs indicated herein for the purposes or improvements.
Section 7. Any grant moneys received for the purposes described
in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost
of the improvements 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 fi.om time to time as necessary a
financial disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the
sale of obligations 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 the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Rule") for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations
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# 04-10 BOND
of the Borough and to amend such undertaking from time to time in ORDINANCE
connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided CONTINUED
such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally INFULL
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 monetary damages, and the remedy
shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking.
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 #04-11
ORDINANCE #04-11 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AMENDING AND
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SUPPLEMENTING
Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by CHAPTER160
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, ARTICLE IX,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski CONDITIONAL
voted in the affirmative. USES
ORDINANCE #04-11
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED 'CONDITIONAL USES', OF CHAPTER
160 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ORDINANCE #04-12 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 04-12
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public REGULATING THE
Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by PLACEMENT OF
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, PROPANE TANKS
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski RE: RESIDENTIAL
voted in the affirmative. STRUCTURES
ORDINANCE #04-12
"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLACEMENT
OF LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (PROPANE) TANKS
USED TO HEAT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
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ORDINANCE # 04-13
PROHIBITING ORDINANCE #04-13 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
PARKING ANYTIME and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
RE:WASHINGTON Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
AVENUE Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Pat/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski
voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #04-13
"AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ANY TIME ON
CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREET(S) OR SECTIONS THEREOF"
ORDINANCE #04-08 The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-8 was introduced and passed upon
AMENDING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
ORDINANCE February 19, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune
#04-02 RE: LIMITED on February 24, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final
TIME PARKING passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 11, 2004 at
ROOSEVELT AVENUE approximately 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin
board and copies were made available to the general public and
according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing to be open:
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 Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples
ORDINANCE #04-08
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE
#04-02 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF ROOSEVELT
AVENUE FOR LIMITED TIME PARKING"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
Approved and Adopted: March 1 I, 2004
Introduced: February 19, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: February 24, 2004
Hearing Held: March 11, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 16, 2004
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The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-9 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE # 04-09
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING AND
February 19, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune SUPPLEMENTING
on February 24, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final CHAPTER 128, RE:
passage after Public Heating to be held on March 11, 2004 at FIRE pREVENTION
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.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared PUBLIC HEARING
the Public Heating to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Parisi and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #04-09
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
CHAPTER 128 ENTITLED, FIRE PREVENTION, OF THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the ADOPTED
affirmative.
Approved and Adopted: March 11, 2004
Introduced: February 19, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: February 24, 2004
Hearing Held: March 11, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 16, 2004
A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review
prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MEETING OPENED
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC INPUT ON
ALL RESOLUTIONS
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was
opened for public input on all Resolutions.
An unidentified man asked if this portion of the meeting was in regard
to the First Reading on an Ordinance. COMMENTS
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COMMENTS
Mayor Reiman said there is no public portion on First Reading
Ordinances, that would be at a later date but this part of the meeting
anyone could say anything they wanted to say.
MEETING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the
Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
CONSENT AGENDA 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 Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #04-83 to
#04-101 were approved.
RESOLUTION# 04-83 RESOLUTION #04-83 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
DIRECTING THE the Council for action.
ISSUANCE OF
VARIOUS RAI~i"LE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
LICENSES
RESOLUTION #04-83
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF
VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION# 04-84 RESOLUTION #04-84 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
REFUND OF TAX the Council for action.
AND/OR SEWER
FEES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-84
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR
SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION #04-85 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION#04-85
the Council for action. AMENDMENT TO
THE 2004 LOCAL
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz MUNICIPAL BUDGET
RESOLUTION #04-85
"AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Pahsi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-86 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 04-86
the Council for action. AMENDMENT
TO THE 20O4
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz TEMPORARY BUDGET
RESOLUTION #04-86
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
2004 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-87 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 04-87
the Council for action. APPROING CHANGE
ORDER # 2, RE: 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #04-87
"APPROViNG CHANGE ORDER #2
2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION# 04-88 RESOLUTION #04-88 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOIN'I1NG the Council for action.
RON GARDNER, SR.
TO THE UEZ-ZONE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
RESOLUTION #04-88
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE UEZ-ZONE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-89 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION# 04-89 the Council for action.
AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ENERGY
COOPERATIVE
PRICING TERMS RESOLUTION #04-89
AGREEMENT
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE COOPERATIVE
PRICING AGREEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION # 04-90 RESOLUTION #04-90 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING the Council for action.
MAYOR TO EXECUTE
INTERLOCAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH
CARTERET HOUSING RESOLUTION #04-90
AUTHORITY
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CARTERET HOUSING AUTHORITY"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knm~,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLIJrlON # 04-91
RESOLUTION #04-91 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING
the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES-
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz MCMANIMON &
GENERAL BONDING
RES OLUTION #04-91
"APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT-
MCMANIMON & SCOTLAND WITH REGARD
TO BOND COUNSEL SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-92 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 04-92
the Council for action. AMENDING
APPOINTMENT
DATE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RE: ALLEN COMBA
M~NICIPAL ~JDGE
RESOLUTION #04-10
"AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-10
APPOINTING MLrNICIPAL JUDGE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-93 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-93
the Council for action. CREATING
HANDICAPPED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz PARKING SPACE-
65 ATLANTIC STREET
RESOLUTION #04-93
"CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
FOR 65 ATLANTIC STREET"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION # 04-94
PROPERTY TAX RESOLUTION #04-94 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CANCELLATION the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-94
"PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pahsi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION # 04-95 RESOLUTION #04-95 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AWARD OF BID-
EMERGENCY the Council for action.
SEWER SERVICES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-95
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY
SEWER REPAIR SERVICES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION # 04-96 RESOLUTION #04-96 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING the Council for action.
LISANDRO VILLALBA
PROVISIONAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
TRUCK DRIVER
RESOLUTION #04-96
"APPOINTING LISANDRO VILLALBA PROVISIONAL TRUCK
DRIVER IN THE STREETS AND ROADS DEPARTMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION # 04-97
RESOLUTION #04-97 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING
the Council for action. PATRICK DEBELLA-
SUPERVISOR OF
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz GARAGE SERVICES
RESOLUTION #04-97
"APPOINTING PATRICK DEBELLA TO THE POSITION OF
SUPERVISOR OF GARAGE SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-98 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-98
the Council for action. AUTHORIZING BIDS-
HILL DISTRICT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz STORIvlWATER
MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION #04-98 PROJECT
"AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BID FOR THE HILL DISTRICT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-99 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 04-99
the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES-T/~/i
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ASSOCIATES, RE:
ENGINEERING
RESOLUTION #04-99 SERVICES FOR 2004
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH DONALD J. NORBUT, P.E., OF T&M ASSOCIATES
AS THE BOROUGH ENGINEER FOR THE YEAR 2004"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION # 04-100 RESOLUTION #04-100 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING A the Council for action.
SENIOR CITIZENS'
SEWER REBATE Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Rios and Sitarz
PROGRAM FOR 2004
RESOLUTION #04-100
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SENIOR CITIZEN
SEWER REBATE PROGRAM FOR THE 2004
CALENDAR YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION # 04-101
PROFESSIONAL RESOLUTION #04-101 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
SERVICES-HATCH the Council for action.
MOTT MACDONAI D,
RE: VARIOUS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ONGOING
CONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION #04-101
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SERVICES ON
VARIOUS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION WITH
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
APPLICATIONS:
VOL~ERFIRE The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from
COMPANY# 1 Volunteer Fire Co. #1 approving new members, Jose L. Torres and
NEWMEMBER Anthony Marquillas. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and
Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present it
was ordered to be received and placed on file.
COMMUNICATIONS:
TOWNSHIP OF The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
BORDENTOWN Township of Bordentown-Resolution opposing Property Tax
Reimbursement Program.
MIDDLESEX WATER The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
COMPANY Middlesex Water Company-Public Heating, March 29, 2004-
Woodbridge High School, Re: Application for Approval of an Increase
in Base Rates.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, all Communications
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Parisi 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, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
REPORTS
The Clerk stated that she was receipt of the following reports: DEPARTMENTS
1. Clerk's Office-February2004
Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all
reports were ordered to be received and placed on file.
BUILDiNGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said all STANDING
COMM1TIEES
new lighting was installed in the Annex parking lot by Buildings and
Grounds employees. She said new duct work was installed at the
Sports Center and the Library was painted and the carpets were
cleaned, she explained. She spoke about the money that was saved by
using in house labor and commended the staff. She spoke about the
letter written by Chief O'Connor about Ted and Arnold from the
Buildings and Grounds Department who fixed the garage door at the
Firehouse.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
thanked Borough Auditor Ron Gardner, Borough Treasurer Patrick
DeBlasio and his staff and the Department Heads for their work on the
budget. He said the budget was still a work in progress and would
probably have the final numbers in June. He said we did receive some
grants that the Mayor would talk about later in the meeting.
F1RE: Committee Chairperson Krum said two firefighters have
completed a training class at Texas A&M which was sponsored by
Kinder Morgan and explained. He said this Saturday the Fire
Department would be holding a Motor Vehicle Extrication Class and
on March 19, 2004 there would be a charity basketball game where
members of the Fire Department and the Police Department will play
against the teachers, proceeds will benefit the World Trade Center
Scholarship Fund. He reported progress.
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STANDING PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios commended
COMMITIlzES the Police and Fire Department for responding to a 911 call which
happened to be Mr. Rios's personal friend who tmfortunately passed
away. He spoke about the World Trade Center Scholarship Fund
dance which will be held on March 27th at St. D's hall. He said the
plumbing has been completed at the Hot House in Carteret Park and
would probably reopen April 1st. He spoke about the equipment that
was installed in Carteret Park and the drain valve for the pond that will
be installed soon. He said the fields are beingthPrepared for baseball's
opening day which will be held on April 17 . He spoke about the
registration for several upcoming programs the Recreation Department
will be hosting including Soccer, an Easter Egg Hunt and aerobics,
yoga and salsa classes. He reported continued progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz spoke about the
Neighborhood Watch Program's first meeting that was held on March
3rd. He spoke about the award that Sgt. Mirandi and Patrolman Grasso
received in Trenton from the Governor for their actions in the Carteret
OEM fire. He spoke about the Mayor's office and the Police
Department giving out six hundred gunlocks to residents. He spoke
about the $4089.01 grant the Police Department received for
replacement body armor which was received by the New Jersey
Division of Criminal Justice. He spoke about a group who was going
around leaving fliers on fences and doors for residents who want their
house numbers painted on their curb. He said they would be
investigating this a little further to see if they have a permit or if this is
a scam and said he would let the Council know.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski congratulated
Patrick DeBella for being appointed as supervisor of the garage and
explained that he would be replacing Vic Kazio. He said the senior
citizen bus was being overhauled in house to save money. He said if
anyone has potholes they should call the Streets and Roads
Department and gave the details. He said the street sweepers are back
on the road, now that the weather is better. He reported progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said the
School Board would like to thank the Parks Department for trimming
the hazardous tree at Minue School. She spoke about the Carteret
High School Band Parents Association sponsoring a Broadway review
preformed by the students at the high school on April 1st he gave the
details and thanked the Mayor on their behalf for his donation. She
thanked the CHS band saxophone ensemble on behalf of the Borough
for their participation at the Mayor's first State of the Borough
Address.
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PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: YOUTH ART MONTH
PROCLAMATION
YOUTH ART MONTH 2004
WHEREAS, art education contributes powerful educational benefits to
all elementary, middle, and secondary students including the
following:
*art education develops students' creative problem-solving and
critical thinking abilities;
*art education teaches sensitivity to beauty, order, and other
expressive qualities;
*art education gives students a deeper understanding of multi-
cultural values and beliefs;
*art education reinforces and brings to life what students learn in
other subjects; and
*art education interrelates student learning in art production, art
history, art criticism, and aesthetics, and
WHEREAS, our national leaders have acknowledged the necessity of
including arts experiences in all students' education,
AND WHEREAS, MARCH is officially recognized as YOUTH ART
MONTH; I Mayor Daniel J. Reiman endorse the observance of Youth
Art Month and encourage the support of quality school art programs
for children and youth.
Mayor Reiman spoke about the 20th Annual Disabilities Awareness MAYORREIMAN
Day and congratulated them on a successful year and said it was a
successful event. He spoke about the grants Councilmember Parisi
mentioned during his report, the one million dollar grant that would be
used for Phase II of the Waterfront Park and gave some details. He
spoke about the $100,000.00 Smart Growth Grant Award which was
presented by a Commissioner from the DCA a few weeks ago and said
it would be used for the ferry service.
At this time Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to amend the Agenda
to include Ordinance #04-14 for First Reading.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous MoTION TO AMEND
affirmative vote of the full membership present, a motion was made to THE AGENDA
amend the Agenda to include Ordinance #04 -14. TO ADD
ORDINANCE # 04-14
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ORDINANCE #04-14 ORDINANCE #04-14 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
PROHIBITING and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
COMMERCIAL Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
VEHICLE Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote,
PARKING IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski
voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #04-14
"AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 1N RESIDENTIAL ZONES"
COMMENTS Mayor Reiman spoke about Resolution #04-100 that authorizes a
Senior Citizen Sewer Program which entitles Senior Citizens in an
owner occupied home to receive a $50.00 rebate and briefly explained
the program and how this was made possible.
ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:20 P.M.
Municipal Clerk
KMB/cp
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