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JUNE 17,2004
CDUNOL 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, June 17, 2004, 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
" Joseph Sitarz
" Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
NOTED ABSENT
Noted absent was Councilmember Ronald Rios.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE OF
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on January 6, 2004, the 2004 Annual Meeting STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger
and posted on the bulletin board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous APPROV AI.. OF
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes MINUTES
of May 18 and 20, 2004 were approved as transcribed and engrossed
by the Clerk.
ORDINANCE # 04-21
The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-21 was introduced and passed upon AMENDING BOND
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on ORDINANCE # 04-10
May 20, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on ADOPTED 3-25-04
May 25, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on June 17,2004 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 Sitarz and Parisi 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 Parisi and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
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BOND ORDINANCE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples
#04-21 IN FULL
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"
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 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 VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW
JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE
AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF
$3,000,000 THEREFORE AND
AUTHORIZING 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
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BOND ORDINANCE
issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are #04-21 IN FULL
hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the (Continued)
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 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) Watemont Park Phase II
Proj ect, 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 1 (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.
£) Various Park Improvements
Phase I, including all work and $ 150,000 $ 142,500 40 years
materials necessary therefore
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BOND ORDINANCE # 04-21
(Continued in full) Estimated
Maximum
Appropriation Amount of
and Estimated Bonds or Periol f
Purpose Cost Notes UsefuJ ~
and incidental thereto.
TOTALS $3.000000 $2,850 000
The excess of the appropnatlOn made for each of the
improvements 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.
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 pubJic 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 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
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improvements, and no part of the costs thereof has been or BOND ORDINANCE
shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited # 04-21 (Continued in full)
thereby.
(b) The average period of usefuJness, 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 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 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 timè 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 ofthe 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
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BOND ORDINANCE Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad
# 04-21 (Continued in full) 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
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 Three. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the
first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local
Bond Law.
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: June 17,2004
Introduced: Mav 20, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: May 25, 2004
Hearing Held: June 17, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: June 25, 2004
At this time Mayor Reiman read the following letter from Carteret
MAYOR REIMAN Mobile Park, LLC:
READ LETTER
FROM CARTERET Dear Mayor Reiman and Councilmembers:
MOBILE PARK, LLC The owners of Carteret Mobile Park, LLC have decided not to
require a fuel conversion from oil to propane gas for the residents of
Carteret Mobile Park that currently use kerosene oil to heat their
homes. The residents can continue to use kerosene for their heating
fuel. As I discussed with you at a Council Meeting some months ago,
the residents currently use 55 gallon drums as oil tanks. A local oil
supplier, Skylands Energy, has shown us an alternative oil tank called
the Roth Double Wall Tank. The owners feel this is a safer alternative
than the 55 gallon drums currently in use. Each resident who uses oil
has been provided with information about his new tank. We are
willing to work with Skylands Energy to assist our residents in having
this new tank installed in place of their existing tanks.
After meeting with the Mayor we understand the concerns of
our residents. In keeping with this we are distributing the attached
letter to all our residents to make them aware of the change in our
policy.
I understand a new Ordinance has been introduced requiring a
variance for the installation of a new propane tank in our park.
Passage of this new Ordinance concerns me for the following reason:
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CARTERET MOBILE
When an old mobile home is removed from a lot our office obtains all PARK LETTER
required permits from the Building Department to install a new (Continued)
manufactured home. This new home greatly improves the appearance
of the mobile park. The buyers of these new homes specifically ask
for gas for cooking, heating and hot water. They understand the true
benefits of gas for cooking, heating and hot water. The passage of this
Ordinance would create a financial burden for these buyers and
increase the cost and time frame for a buyer to order and move into a
new home. Currently we have several homes on order for customers
who have specifically asked for propane gas for their homes. I would
like the opportunity to meet with you to discuss this Ordinance and
come to a compromise.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to meeting with
you to discuss this Ordinance.
Very truly yours,
Robert V. Dolan General Manager
Mayor Reiman said he wanted to read this letter into the record since CDMMENTS
he met with Mr. Dolan today who is the managing partner of Carteret
Mobile Park and he said all the residents of the park received
notification that the owners of the mobile park are not going to require
that the residents switch to propane tanks.
ORDINANCE # 04-22
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #04-22 was introduced and passed AMENDING
ORDINANCE # 04-12
upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held ENTITLED,
on May 20, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune REGULATING THE
on May 25, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final PLACEMENT OF
passage after Public Hearing to be held on June 17, 2004 at LIQUIFIED
approximately 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin NATIJRAL GAS
board and copies were made àvailable to the public and according to (PROPANE) TANKS
law, she read the Ordinance by title. USED TO HEAT
RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Sitarz and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, PUBLIC HEARING
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open:
Gayle Bourget asked if new homes coming into the park would have to CDMMENTS
be propane.
Mayor Reiman said when the Ordinance is adopted any new tank
coming in would require a variance or waiver from the Board of
Adjustment.
Estelle Simms thanked the Mayor and Mr. Dolan for their help.
James Geoghegan said a lady wants to sell her home for over a year
and can't because it is not converted to propane. He briefly explained.
Mayor Reiman explained the Ordinance and said she would not have
to switch to propane.
Mr. Geoghegan asked if the new owner would have to switch.
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CDMMENTS Mayor Reiman said no. He said if the owner requires a switch, the
owner of the lot and block or Carteret Mobile Park, LLC would have
to prepare a site plan and go before the Zoning or Planning Board for
an approval or variance.
Louise Sirnka said she was not at any other meeting and asked if the
residents of the mobile park have to get a new tank.
Mayor Reiman said the Borough is not requiring anything he said this
gives the tenant the right to decide if they want to use an oil or propane
tank.
Councilmember Naples said she felt the letter was a suggestion.
Mayor Reiman briefly explained and said it was the resident's choice.
HEARING Œ.OSED There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C,by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski
RESOLUTION #04-22
"AMENDING ORDINANCE #04-12 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
REGULATING THE PLACEMENT OF LIQUIFIED NATURAL
GAS (PROPANE) TANKS USED TO HEAT RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
Mayor Reiman thanked the Council and said he looked forward to
CDMMENTS signing this into law tomorrow morning.
MAYOR REIMAN Mayor Reiman added the following to the Resolutions before opening
ADDITIONS TO to the Public: Appointing Irisi Colon to the Human Relations
RESOLUTIONS Commission and Appointing Temporary Seasonal Employees for the
Summer Recreation Program he added David Grimes as a Per Diem
Laborer in Streets and Roads and Caitlin Keating for the Tennis
Program.
MEETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for review prior to
PUBLIC INPUT ON the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon
ALL RESOLUTIONS MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was opened for public input on all Resolutions.
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CDMMENTS
Rich Mauro, Member of the Carteret Environmental Commission
spoke favorably about things that were happening around town. He
said the Environmental Commission would like to see more barriers at
the storm basins. He spoke about the sixth grade program where the
students place plaques on sewers to inform people not to dump into the
sewers since everything goes into the rivers. He said he would like to
see these things continue and felt these were positive steps for the
town.
Mayor Reiman briefly spoke about the catch basins being retro fitted
and explained how the system worked.
There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the MEETING CLOSED
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous MOTION TO AMEND
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, a motion was AGENDA
made to amend the Agenda to include Resolution #04-213 and
Resolution #04-214.
MEETING OPENED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous PUBLIC INPUT
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting ON ADDED
was opened for public input on Resolutions #04-213 and #04-214. RESOLUTIONS
There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor MEETING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections
on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous CDNSENT AGENDA
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions
#04-195 through #04-212 were approved. Resolution #04-213 and
Resolution #04-214 were also approved at this time.
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RESOLUTION # 04-195 RESOLUTION #04-195 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
DIRECTING THE the Council for action.
ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-195
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES
TO ROTARY CLUB OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-196
AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION #04-196 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
2004 TEMPORARY the Council for action.
BUDGET
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-196
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2004
TEMPORARY BUDGET"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-197 RESOLUTION #04-197 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CREATING the Council for action.
HANDICAPPED
PARKING SP ACE- Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
53 RANDOLPH STREET
RESOLUTION #04-197
"CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
FOR 53 RANDOLPH STREET"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION#04-198
RESOLUTION #04-198 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AMENDMENT
the Council for action. TO THE 2004 LOCAL
MUNIOP AL BUDGET
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-198
"RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE 2004 BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krurn, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-199 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTI ON # 04-199
AUTHORIZING GRANT
the Council for action. APPLICATION FOR
CARTERET SPEOALS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-199
"AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS
FOR CARTERET SPECIALS"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-200
RESOLUTION #04-200 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING GRANT
the Council for action. APPLICATION WITH
NJ DEP
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-200
"GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY AND FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(GRANT IDENTIFIER: WQ04-310)"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krurn, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-201
APPOINTING RESOLUTION #04-201 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AL WALSH TO THE the Council for action.
CARTERET HOUSING
AUTHORITY Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
RESOLUTION #04-201
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
CARTERET HOUSING AUTHORITY"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krurn,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-202 RESOLUTION #04-202 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AWARDING CDNTRACT the Council for action.
FOR A TRUCK EXHAUST
SYSTEM-FIRE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
DEPARTMENT
RESOLUTION #04-202
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR A
TRUCK EXHAUST SYSTEM-FIRE DEPARTMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krurn,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-203 RESOLUTION #04-203 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPROVING CHANGE the Council for action.
ORDER # 3 & PAYMENT
CERTIFICATE-DIAMOND Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
CDNSTRUCTION, RE:
ROOSEVELT AVENUE RESOLUTION #04-203
PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3
DIAMOND CONSTRUCTION/ROOSEVELT
A VENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krurn,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #04-204
RESOLUTION #04-204 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING
the Council for action. CHANGE ORDER # 4
& PAYMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum CERTIFICATE-STAR
OF THE SEA, RE: 2003
RESOLUTION #04-204 ROAD
IMPROVEMENT
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #4 PROGRAM
STAR OF THE SEA CONCRETE CORP. /
2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-205 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-205
the Council for action. APPROVING
CHANGE ORDER # 1-
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum STAR OF THE SEA,
RE: MIDDLESEX
RESOLUTION #04-205 AVENUE
EMERGENCY REPAIR
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1
STAR OF THE SEA CONCRETE CORP. /
MIDDLESEX AVENUE-EMERGENCY REPAIR"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-206 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-206
the Council for action. AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECUTE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum AMENDMENT TO
LEASE AGREEMENT
RESOLUTION #04-206 WITH MIDDLESEX
CDUNTYFOR
SENIOR MEAL
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT PROGRAM
TO LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX FOR THE SENIOR MEAL PROGRAM"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krurn,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-207
AUTHORIZING MAYOR RESOLUTION #04-207 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
TO EXECUTE STATE- the Council for action.
LOCAL COOPERATIVE
HOUSING INSPECTION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
PROGRAM FORM
RESOLUTION #04-207
"AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE STATE-LOCAL
COOPERATIVE HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM FORM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-208 RESOLUTION #04-208 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CERTIFYING MIQ-IAEL the Council for action.
MAJUR & ANTHONY
BELUrn-PARK Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
MAINTENANCE
WORKERS RESOLUTION #04-208
"CERTIFYING MICHAEL L. MAJUR AND ANTHONY BELUCH
PARK MAINTENANCE WORKERS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-209 RESOLUTION #04-209 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING MEMBERS the Council for action.
TO THE CARTERET
HUMAN RELATIONS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
CDMMISSION
RESOLUTION #04-209
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION"
ADOPTED was adopted as amended. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative. Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #04-210 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-210
the Council for action. APPOINTING
TEMPORARY
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum EMPLOYEES FOR
SUMMER RECREATION
RESOLUTION #04-210 PROGRAM
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
TO THE SUMMER PROGRAM"
ADOPTED
was adopted as amended. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in
the affirmative. Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-211
RESOLUTION #04-21 I was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING
the Council for action. RENEWAL OF LIQUOR
LICENSES FOR THE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum 2004-2005 LICENSE
TERM
RESOLUTION #04-211
"AUTHORIZING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-212 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-212
the Council for action. APPOINTING
DIRECTOR OF THE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krurn DEPARTMENT OF
ENGINEERING
RESOLUTION #04-212
"APPOINTING DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT
OF ENGINEERING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION # 04-213 RESOLUTION #04-213 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING A the Council for action.
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
CDNTRACT FOR T&M
ASSOOATES- RESOLUTION #04-213
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
PLAN REVIEW/
INTERCHANGE 12 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
INTERIM FOR T &M ASSOCIA TES- TRAFFIC SIGNAL PLAN
IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW/INTERCHANGE 12 INTERIM IMPROVEMENTS"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krurn,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 04-214 RESOLUTION #04-214 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING the Council for action.
RECEIPT OF BIDS
FOR 2004 ROAD Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #04-214
"AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR
2004 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
CDMMENTS Mayor Reiman asked if anyone was here for the Amendment to the
2004 Local Municipal Budget and said the Public Hearing will be on
July 8th at 7:00 P.M. He said if they are in receipt of state aid numbers
they would be adopting the budget on the 8th.
OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Reiman administered the Oath of Office to Al Walsh as a
AL WALSH-HOUSING Commissioner to the Carteret Housing Authority. Mayor Reiman
AUTHORITY congratulated him.
APPLICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from
VOLUNTEER FIRE Volunteer Fire #2 approving a new member, Vanessa L. Simms. Upon
CD. # 2-APPROVAL OF MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous
NEW MEMBER affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it was ordered
VANESSA L. SIMMS to be approved.
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APPLICATIONS:
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of and ABC Transfer from ABC TRANSFER
Maria's Portuguese & Spanish Bar & Restaurant, Inc. to Da Chica, MARIA'S TO DA o-nCA
LLC. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, it
was ordered to be approved.
The Clerk stated that she was receipt of a Communication from CDMMUNICATIONS:
Borough of Milltown-Resolution supporting Constitutional BOROUGH OF
Convention for the purpose of proposing property tax reform. MILLTOWN
The Clerk stated that she was receipt of a Communication from James JAMES STONE,
Stone-Resignation from the Carteret Housing Authority. RESIGNATION LETTER
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from SOUTH BRUNSWICK
Township of South Brunswick-Resolution in support of widening
Route 1 in South Bnmswick Township.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from PSE&G
PSE&G-Notice of Request for Freshwater Wetlands Statewide
General Permit #1 for Electric Overhead Transmission Rights-of-Way
Maintenance.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present all
Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sosnowski all bills PAYMENT OF BILLS
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: REPORTS
DEPARTMENT
1. Board of Health-April 2004
2. Clerk's Office-May 2004
3. Inspection of Buildings-April 2004
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krurn and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
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STANDING
CDMMITTEES BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said bids
should be out this summer for Borough Hall. She said they would
vacate the building and said it should take about a year. She said they
want to bring the Council Chambers back to City Hall.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
said they are still awaiting state aid for the budget. He said there
should be no tax increase and reminded everyone about the hearing for
the amendment to the budget which will be held on July 8th. He spoke
about the accident at the Turnpike entrance on Thursday and said one
of his out of town softball players witnessed the scene and was very
impressed with how quickly and professionally things were handled by
our emergency services.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Krum spoke about the accident and
said the emergency response was good. He said he hoped everyone
who was taken away to the hospital was doing well; everyone sends
their thoughts and prayers out to them. He spoke about the Fire
Department getting a new filling station through grant money. He said
the Fire Department will assist the Police Department with the
Neighborhood Watch Program concerning first aid. He spoke about
the PBA Fishing Derby that was held on Saturday and said it was a
fine day and felt it went well. He spoke about the boy's Little League
Tournament which will start on June 27th and said there will be a team
from Russia that will come to Carteret and play against our boys. He
said Shelly Grandell and the Recreation Committee do a wonderful job
and concerts in the park will start Friday night and continue for twelve
weeks. He spoke about the Metro Stars Soccer Clinic and said
registration is June 19 through 26th. He reported progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz spoke about the "Click it or
Ticket Program" and said there were 452 stops made and 372
summons were given out. He said Captain Talalai was at Carteret
High School for Career Day to speak to students interested in law
enforcement. He said they would be having another Youth Police
Academy in the fall. He said the Police Department will be having the
D.A.R.E. picnic in Carteret Park and on June 9th the six police
candidates graduated. He said most of the Council attended their
graduation and said it was very impressive. He said there was a child
fishing at the Fishing Derby who caught the biggest fish after
Councilmember Krum and himself untangled his line.
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PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said pot holes STANDING
are being repaired on Fridays. He said people with pot hole problems, CDMMITTEES
metal or unpainted wood should call the Streets and Roads Department
for a special pick-up and gave the number. He said the street sweepers
are going out on a daily basis. He said the Recycling yard continues to
be open from 7:00 A.M. till 3:00 P.M. Monday through Saturday if
anyone wants to bring down their recyclables. He told everyone not to
sweep their grass clippings into the street it is against Borough
Ordinance. He said the Municipal Garage is working on repairs to the
fire truck and gave the details and the major leak in the hydraulic
system on the truck lift. He said the Sewer Department is doing
maintenance on all the pump stations and have cleaned and t.v.'d the
sewer lines for the Road Program this year. He reported progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said the
Middle School graduation will be held on June 23rd and the High
School graduation will be held on June 24th followed by Project
Graduation for the seniors. She said Project Graduation is the annual
boat trip around Manhattan and will end at 5:30 A.M. She said she felt
this is a safe environment for these students. She said she has been
meeting with Mr. Wutkowski from the Rotary Club about bringing the
Interact Club back to Carteret High School. She explained that
Interact is a Rotary sponsored club which hasn't been in the high
school for a few years. She said she will be meeting with Mr.
Cherepski on July 12th.
Mayor Reiman said the Streetscape Project is coming along and they MAYOR REIMAN
received a grant to continue the Streetscape. He gave the details about
a Façade Project which will be of no cost to the residents or business
owners. He said they would be adding forty parking spaces and said
this revitalization effort is being done in partnership with the UEZ
Board, the Borough and the Special Improvement District, the State
and the County. He said the Streetscape Project should be complete by
September and the Façade Project should start in September and
should take about two to three months to complete. He said he felt it
was a fantastic move and a move in the right direction.
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ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sosnowski and Krum and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 7:28 P.M.
THLEEN M. BA
Municipal Clerk
KMB/cp
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