HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004/05/20 MAY 20, 2004
COUNCIL
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of MEETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately
7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 20, 2004, Municipal CourgPolice
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Randy K_mm
" Susan Naples
Frank Par/si
Ronald Rios
Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Noted absent was Councilmember Brian Sosnowski. NOTED ABSENT
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 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.
Mayor Reiman presented Mayoral Commendations to Eagle Scouts MAYORAL
COMMENDATIONS:
Joseph Maccie and John Mosman. EAGLE SCOUTS
APPROVAL OF
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous MINUTES
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes
of Marcl~ 25, 2004 and April 22, 2004 were approved as transcribed
and engrossed by the Clerk.
ORDINANCE #04-21 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #04-21
AMENDING Bob,rD
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ORDINANCE #04-10
Hearing to be held on June 17, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosonowski was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #04-21
"BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND
ORDINANCE NUMBERED 04-10 OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY FINALLY ADOPTED
MARCH 25, 2004 IN ITS ENTIRETY"
MAY 20, 2004
BOND ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE
# 04-21 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:
Section One. Bond Ordinance numbered 04-10 of the
Borough of Carteret finally adopted March 25, 2004 is hereby
amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR VAPdOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW
JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$3,000,000 THEREFORE AND
AUTHOR[ZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$2,850,000 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
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issued for each improvement and the period of
usefulness of each improvement are as follows:
Estimated
Maximum
Appropriation Amount of
and Estimated Bonds or Period of
Purpose Cost Notes Usefulness
a) Various Roadway
Improvements in the Borough
as identified on a list on file
with the Borough Engineer, $1,200,000 $1,140,000 10 years
including all work and
materials necessary therefore
or incidental thereto.
b) Waterfront Park Phase II
Project, including all work and $ 300,000 $ 285,000 40 years
materials necessary therefore
and incidental thereto.
c) Construction of a new
Municipal Garage Building
and Borough Hall renovations, $ 750,000 $ 712,500 15 years
including all work and
materials necessary therefore
and incidental thereto.
d) Acquisition of certain
parcels of Borough Waterfront
property, including a portion of $ 350,000 $ 332,500 40 years
Block 4, Lot I (4000 Industrial
Avenue) and all of Block 4,
Lot 4 (Middlesex Avenue)
e) Acquisition of certain parcel
of land including block 220, lot
6 (29-31 Washington Avenue)
and demolition, improvements $ 250,000 $ 237,500 40 years
and pavement of parking lot,
including all work and
materials necessary therefore
and incidental thereto.
f) Various Park Improvements
Phase I, including all work and
$ 150,000 $ 142,500 40years
materials necessary therefore
and incidental thereto.
TOTALS $3.000.000 $2,850.000
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The excess of the appropriation made for each of the
BOND ORDINANCE # 04-21 improvements or purposes aforesaid over the estimated
(Continued in full) maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued
therefore, as above stated, is the amount of the down
payment for each purpose.
Section 4. 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 ch/ef 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 include the amount, the description, the interest
rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold, the
price obtained and the name of the purchaser.
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 21.75 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
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the office of the Director of the Division of Local BOND ORDINANCE
Government Services in the Department of Community # 04-21 (Continued in full)
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
from 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 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
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."
Section Two. 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
MAY 20, 2004
BOND ORDINANCE promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the
#04-21 (Continued in full) 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 Three. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days
after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by
the Local Bond Law.
ORDINANCE #04-22 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
ORDINANCE # 04-22 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
AMENDING ORDINANCE Hearing to be held on June 17, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
#04-12 PROPANE TANKS Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll Call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosonowski was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #04-22
"AMENDING ORDINANCE #04-12 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF LIQUIFIED NATUtLAL
GAS (PROPANE) TANKS USED TO HEAT RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES 1N THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
COMMENTS Borough Attorney Bergen said he wanted to introduce this as
amended. He said he did some research on this and they were
requiring homeowners to go before the Zoning Board for a use
variance but he felt they could not require homeowners to do that. He
said they would be required to go before the Planning Board for site
plan approval and would like the Ordinance to be introduced as
amended.
ORDINANCE #04-17 The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-17 was introduced and passed upon
AMENDING SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
ORDINANCE, # 71-9, RE: April 22, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
CROSSING GUARDS April 27, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004 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:
MAY20,2004
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 Sitarz
ORDINANCE #04-17
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHiNG SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING
THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR
VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: May 20, 2004
Introduced: April 22, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: April 27, 2004
Hearing Held: May 20, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: May 25, 2004
The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-18 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE//04-18
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING &:
April 22, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on SUPPLElv[ENTING
April 27, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage CHAPTER 160
after Public Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004 at approximately 7:00 ENTITLED,
P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were CERTIFICATE OF
made available to the general public and according to la,v, she read the OCCUPANCY
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:
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.
MAY 20,2004
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #04-18
"AN ORDiNANCE AMENDiNG AND SUPPLEMENTiNG
SECTION 160-119.1, 'CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUED USE OR
OCCUPANCY' OF ARTICLE XV, 'MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS' OF CHAPTER 160, 'LAND DEVELOPMENT' 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.
Approved and Adopted: May 20, 2004
Introduced: April 22, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: April 27, 2004
Hearing Held: May 20, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: May 25, 2004
ORDINANCE #04-19 The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-19 was introduced and passed upon
AMENDING SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
ORDINANCE #71-9, RE: April 22, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
DEPUTY MUNICIPAL April 27, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
DEPARTMENT HEAD after Public Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004 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.
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:
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 Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDiNANCE #04-17
"AN ORDiNANCE TO AMEND ORDiNANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHiNG SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXiNG
THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR
VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
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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.
Approved and Adopted: May 20, 2004
Introduced: _April 22, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: April 27, 2004
Hearing Held: Ma? 20, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Ma,/25, 2004
The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-20 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE #04-20
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING CODE,
April 22, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on CHAPTER 254-21, RE:
April 27, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage NO PARKING CERTAIN
after Public Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004 at approximately 7:00 HOURS-ROOSEVELT
P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were AVENUE
made available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm 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 Sitarz
ORDiNANCE #04-20
"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"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
ADOPTED
Krum, Naples, Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
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Approved and Adopted: May 20, 2004
Introduced: April 22, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: April 27, 2004
Hearing Held: May 20, 2004
Approved by: Ma?or Dan/el J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Ma? 25, 2004
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 Sitarz and Rios and unanimous
ALL RESOLUTIONS affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was opened for public input on all Resolutions.
There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
MEETING CLOSED Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections
CONSENT AGENDA on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions
#04-164 through #04-182 were approved. Councilmember Rios
abstained on Resolution #04-181 and voted affirmative on all other
Resolutions.
TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: Mayor Reiman said Resolution #04-183 was pothole management not
RESOLUTION#04-183 to exceed $8,000.00. He explained.
WAS ADDED. FOR
CONTINUITY SAKE, IT
WILL BE LISTED IN
NUMERICAL ORDER RESOLUTION #04-164 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION # 04-164 the Council for action.
DIRECTING THE
ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RAFFLE LICENSES
RESOLUTION #04-164
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF KAFFLE LICENSE TO
CARTERET JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-165
RESOLUTION #04-165 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to REFUND OF TAX
the Council for action. AND/OR SEWER
USER FEES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-165
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR
SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-166 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-166
the Council for action. AMENDMENT TO
THE 2004
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum TEMPORARY
BUDGET
RESOLUTION #04-166
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2004
TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-167 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-167
the Council for action. AUTHORIZING
ISSUANCE OF
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum AMUSEMENT GAME
DISTRIBUTOR'S
RES OLUTION #04-167 LICENSES
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT GAME
DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSES FOR YEAR 2004"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-168 RESOLUTION #04-168 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING THE the Council for action.
ISSUANCE OF
AMUSEMENT DEVICE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
LICENSES
RESOLUTION #04-168
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-169 RESOLUTION #04-169 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
ALrrHoRIZING THE the Council for action.
ISSUANCE OF TAXICAB
OWNER'S LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-169
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXICAB
OWNER'S LICENSE TO PENSRAM TRADING, INC.
FOR THE 2004-2005 LICENSE TERM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
ADOPTED Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-170 RESOLUTION #04-170 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING the Council for action.
ISSUANCE OF TAXICAB
DRIVER'S LICENSE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RES OLUTION #04-170
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW TAXICAB
DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR THE 2004-2005 LICENSE TERM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, R/os, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski Was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-171
RESOLUTION #04-I71 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to IN SUPPORT OF
the Council for action. TROOPS IN IRAQ
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm
RES OLUTION #04-171
"RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TROOPS IN IRAQ"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-172 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-172
the Council for action. CERTIFYING PATRICK
DEBELLA-MUNICIPAL
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum GARAGE SUPERVISOR
RES OLUTION #04-172
"CERTIFYING PATRICK DEBELLA
MUNICIPAL GARAGE SUPERVISOR"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-173 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-173
the Council for action. APPOINTING JOHN
MITCHELL-
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum PROVISIONAL TRUCK
DRIVER
RESOLUTION #04-173
"APPOINTING JOHN MITCHELL TO THE POSITION
OF PROVISIONAL TRUCK DRIVER IN
THE STREETS AND ROADS DEPARTMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-174 RESOLUTION #04-174 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RATiFYiNG CARTERET the Council for action.
LIBRARY RESOLUTION
CANCELING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm
UNEXPENDED
APPROPRIATIONS RESOLUTION #04-174
"RATIFYING A RESOLUTION OF THE CARTERET
LIBRARY BOARD CANCELING CERTAIN
U-NEXPENDED MUNICIPAL APPROPRIATIONS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll cai1 vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-175 RESOLUTION #04-175 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING GIRL the Council for action.
SCOUTS TO PLANT
COMMUNITY GARDEN Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-175
"AUTHORIZING CARTERET GIRL SCOUTS TO PLANT
A COMMUNITY GARDEN ON A PORTION
OF LOT 176 BLOCK 30"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION# 04-176 RESOLUTION #04-176 was introduced by the Mayor and refm'red to
SUPPORT OF the Council for action.
ASSEMBLY
CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
MEDICARE
RESOLUTION #04-176
"RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 122"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-177
RESOLUTION #04-177 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING FINAL
the Council for action. CHANGE ORDER, B&W
CONS TRUCTI ON, RE:
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum 2003 EMERGENCY
RESOLUTION #04-177
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #5 (FINAL) AND PAYMENT
CERTIFICATE NO. 7 (FINAL) TO B&W CONSTRUCTION/
2003 EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR CONTRACT"
was adopted. Upon'individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-178 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-178
the Council for action. AWARD OF BID-
SCA 1'1P~RED SITE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum SIDEWALK
REHABILITATION
RESOLUTION #04-178 PROJECT
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE SCATTERED SITE
SIDEWALK REHABILITATION PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-179 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-179
the Council for action. AWARD OF BID-
DOROTHY STREET
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum PUMP STATION
INFLUENT
RES OLUTION #04- 179 IMPROVEMENTS
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE DOROTHY STREET
PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-180 RESOLUTION #04-180 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RATIFYING the Council for action.
REDEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
CARTERET LANDINGS,
LLC FOR THE
WATERFRONT RESOLUTION #04-180
REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT "RATIFYING REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT x3JITH
CARTERET LANDINGS, LLC FOR THE WATERFRONT
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-181 RES OLUTiON #04-181 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AWARD OF BID- the Council for action.
MARION STREET
RECONSTRUCTION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-181
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE MARION STREET
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Par/si, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember R/os
abstained. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-i82 RESOLUTION #04-182 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AMENDING the Council for action.
RESOLUTION # 02-75,
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH CCIvlS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RES OLUTION #04-182
"AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 02-75/PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR CCMS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #04-183 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-183
the Council for action. POT HOLE
MANAGEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios
RES OLUTION #04-183
"AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH
POT HOLE MANAGEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was receipt of an application from Carteret APPLICATIONS:
Jewish Community Center to amend BL #1734 by adding dates. Upon CARTERETJEWISH
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous COMMUNITYCENTI~R
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, it was
ordered to be approved.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Par/si and Naples all bills
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
REPORTS
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: DEPARTMENT
1. Board of Health-March 2004
2. Clerk's Office-April 2004
3. Inspection of Buildings-March 2004
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.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said
STANDING
sump pumps in the Library were put on separate circuits. She said the COMMiT fEES
workers built a light bulb display for the energy saver light bulb
program. She said the bus stops were painted and general landscaping
and safety inspections have been taking place.
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STANDING FINANCE & ADMINISTKATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
COMM1TIEES said they are awaiting the state on financial aid before they could
finalize the budget. He spoke about the school budget and said it was
cut $1.1 million dollars.
CORRECTION: Mayor Reiman said we reduced the tax levy by $1.1 million dollars
MAYOR REIMAN but cut the budget by five hundred and seventy nine thousand.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Krum briefly spoke about the
STANDING hazardous training seminar. He reported progress.
COMMITTEES
PAP_KS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson R/os spoke about
the town wide yard sale and gave some details. He spoke about the
Memorial Day Services that will be held on Sunday, May 30~. He
said they are making improvements to the veterans' monument area in
Carteret Park. He said the Carteret High School Baseball Team is in
the county championship game Sunday at the Somerset Patriot Field.
He said the Concerts in the Park will start on June 18th and said in the
event of rain the concerts will be held in the Community
Center/Library. He said the World Trade Center Scholarship Fund
dance raised $6,000.00 and eleven Borough high school seniors will
receive a $600.00 scholarship each. He reported progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said Sergeant Tardif attended
a training session concerning the "Amber Alert System". He said the
"200 Club" is honoring Police Officers Singura, Panuello, Hart,
Materazzo and he briefly explained. He spoke about the Emergency
Hazardous Material Training that some of the officers attended. He
said some of the police officers will be attending the Special
Olympics. He said the "Click-it-or-Ticket Program will be taking
place from May 24, 2004 until June 6, 2004. He spoke about the
Police Unity Tour motorcycle tour that Officer Greenberg was
involved in. He spoke about the Neighborhood Watch Program about
scams that Captain Talalai spoke to two hundred seniors about.
PUBLIC WORKS: Councilmember Sitarz in the absence of
Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said they are patching the streets
and picking up branches and concrete. He said there are some people
taking advantage of the Borough and they are trying to put a stop to
that. He said they are installing a new circuit board for the gas pumps
that were struck by lightning. He spoke about the equipment that was
recently repaired. He said he catch basins are being cleaned and the
pump stations are being maintained.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said STANDING
Nathan Hale will be having a Tricky Tray tomorrow. She said on May COMM1TI'lzES
24th there will be a student/facility volleyball game at the high school
and the Art Expo will be held on May 25 through May 28th at the high
school.
Mayor Reiman spoke about the unveiling of the Clock Tower which MAYOR REIMAN
will be held on Friday, May 28th at 10:00 A.M. He said there are still
light bulbs available from the light bulb program and he thanked
Congressman Menendez.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED
Councilmembers Rios and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:20 P.M.
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