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The Re-Organization Meeting of the Goveming Body of the Borough RE-ORGANIZATION
of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman on MEETING
Thursday, January 1, 2004, at the Thomas J. Deverin Community
Center, 100 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 12:00 Noon.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Randy Krum
Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
" Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Charles Leibling, Esq. in the absence of Robert
J. Bergen, Esq., Borough Attorney.
Noted absent were Councilmember Brian Sosnowski and Borough
Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
BUILDiNGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples spoke 2003 STANDING
about the two new employees they hired in the Buildings and Grounds COMMIITEES
Department. She spoke about the work being done in the Borough
buildings and how much money was saved by using Borough
employees. She spoke about the new hall rental procedure.
F1NANCE & ADMiNISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
said this was a good year. He spoke of the grants and the unexpected
expenses like the snow. He thanked the Borough employees for all
their hard work in 2003 and the Department Heads for staying within
their budgets. He thanked Patrick DeBlasio, Gloria Goodrich and
Vince Manetta and the Finance team for making his job a little easier.
FIRE: Councilmember Naples in the absence of Committee
Chairperson Sosnowski said there were 1860 calls in 2003 and
explained. She spoke about the Ambulance Service. She spoke about
the grants and the File of Life Program. She spoke about the
CPR/First Aid Class, Poster Contest and Open House. She spoke
about the Water Rescue and Terrorist Preparedness Programs that she
felt would help Carteret in an emergency.
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2003 STANDING PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum thanked the
COMMiT fEES Mayor and Council for a wonderful year and hoped for progress in
(Continued) 2004. He spoke about the baseball fields, the waterfront project and
the parks. He thanked the Recreation Commission and Michelle
Grandell and spoke about some of the events that took place in 2003.
He reported progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios said the Police Department
responded to 20,000 calls and there were 900 arrests. He said we hired
seven new Police Officers who will start the Police Academy in
January. He spoke about the grants and the police vehicle and video
cameras that were purchased with some of the money. He spoke about
various programs that took place during the year. He spoke about the
arrest of the suspects in the kidnapping of a Virginia Senator's wife.
He thanked the Police Department for all their hard work and
dedication. He reported continued progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz thanked the Mayor
and Council. He spoke about the repair of the main sewer line and the
cost. He said they bought a new street sweeper. He said the alternate
side of the street parking program had residents that were for and
against it. He said sewer guards were installed on all the catch basins. ~--
He said they purchased two more trucks and spoke about the amount
of sand and salt that were used last year. He said it has been a fun year
and thanked the Council and the people of Carteret for being so
understanding.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said
though the Council and School Board are two separate entities they are
working together for one common goal to address the needs of all the
school children and have formed a Facilities Review Committee. She
thanked the Recreation Committee for their basketball program for
school aged children. She thanked the Mayor and Council for their
support and felt her first year on the Council was a learning
experience. She said she felt with this team they were serving the
needs of the Community.
There being no further business, the Borough Council of 2003
ADJOURNED adjourned Sine Die upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and
SINE DIE Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present.
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Mayor Reiman introduced Congressman Robert Menendez who OATHS OF OFFICE
administered the Oath of Office to Councilmember Ronald G. Rios COLrNCII3/iEMBERRIOS
and Councilmember Joseph W. Sitarz. At this time, they respectively, AND SITARZ
took their seats on the dais.
Congressman Robert Menendez wished everyone a Happy New Year CONGRESSMAN
and said he was happy to be here. He said it has been great to work ROBERTMENENDEZ
with a Mayor and Administration who have a vision and a plan and the
hard work to make things happen. He spoke about the Carteret
Historical Calendar and said he felt some of Carteret's greatest days
are ahead. He said the Mayor has a great Council working with him
and that is crucial to achieve success. He congratulated the new
Councilmembers and their families. He wished the soldiers a safe
homecoming in 2004 and hoped they were home soon. He said he has
visited many of these men and women who are guaranteeing our
liberty.
2004 COUNCIL
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CAI J.
-- Councilmember Randy Krum " Susan Naples
" Frank Par/si
" Ronald Rios
" Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Charles Leibling, Esq. in the absence of Robert
J. Bergen, Esq., Borough Attorney.
Noted absent were Councilmember Brian Sosnowski and Borough
Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
The Clerk stated that on December 29, 2003, in full compliance with STATEMENT OF
the Open Meetings Act, a notice today's meeting was sent to The MEETING NOTICE
Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board.
INVOCATION
The Right Reverend Taras Chubenko gave the Invocation.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The MOMENT OF SILENT
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. PRAYER AND PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
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NOMINATION OF Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to nominate a Council President.
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples,
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Ronald Rios was nominated for the position of
RIOS NOMINATED Council President.
VOTE ON Mayor Reiman directed the Clerk to poll the Council on
COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Rios's nomination.
RIOS'S NOMINATION
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi,
Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski
was noted absent.
2004 ADOPTIONOF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz the 2004 Rules
RULES OFODUNCIL of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
2004
RULES
OF
COUNCIL
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2004 ADOPTION
2004 oF RULES OF
COUNCIL
RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules
of Order".
ARTICLE II
MAYOR
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the
Council and shall conduct the meetings thereof. He/she shall see that
the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are faithfully
executed and followed. He/she shall recommend to the Council such
ordinances, resolutions or actions that he/she shall deem necessary or
expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of the Borough.
He/she shall maintain peace and good order and have power to
suppress all tumultuous assemblies in the Borough. The Mayor shall
oversee the daily departmental and agency responsibility of the
Borough. In his absence this duty shall be assumed by the Council
President. (See R.S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. He/she shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest
order decorum, and he/she shall cause the removal of all persons who
interrupt the orderly proceedings of the Council.
SECTION 3. He/she shall decide all questions of order subject to
an appeal to the Council.
SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he/she is unable to
perform his/her duties, the Council President (or, in his/her inability to
act, the Councilmember having the longest term as such in consecutive
-- years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute. (See R.S.40:88-3).
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2004 RULES
OF COUNCIL BOROUGH CLERK
SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon
him/her by revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By-Laws. (See
R.S. 40:87-54 et seq.).
SECTION 2. He/she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books
properly and fully indexed and shall perform all the duties usually
devolving upon such officer; and in addition, such other duties or
services as the Mayor or Council may direct.
SECTION 3. He/she and/or the Deputy or Assistant Clerk shall be
the liaison officer between the Civil Service Commission and the
Borough of Carteret.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on January
First at Twelve O'Clock Noon, or, during the first seven days of
January in any year (See R.S. 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the
time and place for holding regular meetings during the ensuing year,
which time and place shall be as set forth in the annual notice
published by the Borough Clerk pursuant to the Open Public Meetings
Act and which shall include at least one Regular Meeting to be held
each month at 7:00 P.M., at the Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230
Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The public shall receive due
notice of the meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act".
SECTION 3. At the annual meeting, the Council will elect one of
its members as Council President to serve for the calendar year. (See
R.S. 40:88-2 and 3).
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall, when necessary, call special
meetings of the Council, in case of his neglect or refusal, and four
members of the Council may call such meetings at such time and place
in such Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of special
meetings reasonable advance notice considered to be of forty-eight
hours except in case of emergency shall be given in person to all
members of the Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S.
40:28-24).
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SECTION 5. As provided for in the annual notice, preceding every 2004 RULES
regular Council Meeting the Council shall meet at the Municipal OF COUNCIL
Court/Police Facility at 7:00 P.M. This shall be known as the official
Agenda Meeting. At this meeting the agenda of that week's regular
Council Meeting shall be planned. Resolutions, ordinances or other
items of business being proposed by a Standing Committee or member
-- of the Council shall be considered by the whole Council. If the
majority of the Council agrees to put the proposal on the agenda for
the business meeting, it shall then be turned over to the Borough
Attorney to be put in its proper legal form. The Council shall be
polled in alphabetic order to determine if any new business will be
proposed and the nature of its subject matter. Any business not placed
on the agenda shall be out of order and prohibited. Where, however,
the majority of the Council present at a regular, special or adjourned
meeting of the Council approve the matter not previously listed on the
agenda, such matter may then be considered. The public shall receive
due notice of the agenda meetings pursuant to the "Open Public
Meetings Act". A portion of every meeting conducted pursuant to the
Open Public Meetings Act shall be set aside for public comment. The
public will be permitted to speak on any issue of concern as it relates
to any federal state, county, school, municipal or local authority
matter. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes when
addressing the Council, and the public comment period shall not
extend beyond one (1) hour. The Borough Clerk is hereby authorized
to schedule the public comment period within the order of business for
any agenda and/or special meeting, as she/he shall determine in
consultation with the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised Statutes
of New Jersey, viz.; three Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in the
absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See R.S. 40:88-1).
SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those
assembled shall have the power and are hereby authorized to set a new
meeting date, and then adjourn.
SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed
viz.:
1. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of minutes
5. Introduction o f Ordinances
6. Public Portion on Resolutions and other Agenda items
7. Introduction of Resolutions
8. Payment of Bills
9. Presentation of communications, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and new
business only
12. Adjournment
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2004 RULES SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak
OF COUNCIL
on the contents of the proposed resolutions. The public shall not be
allowed to address the Council while they are taking action on the
resolutions. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes when
addressing the Council, and the public comment period shall not
extend beyond one (1) hour.
SECTION 9.1. The Council may take action on the proposed
resolutions either as individual resolutions, or grouped together as
block or resolutions pursuant to a consent agenda. Any vote cast by a
respective Councilmember on the proposed resolutions comprising the
consent agenda will be recorded as that Councilmember's vote upon
each resolution so listed on the consent agenda.
SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by
alphabetic order of the members of Council.
SECTION 11. During the last public discussion portion of a Council
Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted to
discuss matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their
speaking to three (3) minutes per person, and the public comment
period shall not extend beyond one (1) hour.
SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may
be changed by a majority vote of the members of the Council present
at such meeting.
SECTION 13. Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or
specially provided in the By-Laws, all action of the Council shall be
by a majority vote of those present.
SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or
when ordered by the Mayor, or when directed by Statute, a roll call
vote shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered in the minutes of the
meeting.
SECTION 15. For all Council Meetings, members of the Governing
Body, Officers and Officials of the Borough shall be dressed in a
professional and businesslike manner. At the Council's Agenda
Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear either a necktie or a
jacket. At the Council's Regular Meetings, male Councilmembers
shall wear a necktie and a jacket. Female Councilmembers shall dress
in a similarly appropriate manner. No jeans or slacks made of denim
material shall be worn to any Council Meeting. This Dress Code shall
be applicable to all Borough Boards and Commissions.
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ARTICLE V 2004 RULES OF
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STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such
appointment subject to the concurrence of a majority of the Council.
The Mayor shall see that all matters referred to the committees are
acted upon and reported promptly. Should a majority of the Council
not concur in the appointment by the Mayor of any Councilmembers
to any committee, a majority of the members of said Council are
hereby empowered to make such appointment.
SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council
consisting of three Councilmembers, with the first named
Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual
Meeting, viz.:
1. Buildings and Grounds
2. Finance and Administration
3. Fire
4. Parks and Recreation/Shade Tree Commission
5. Police
6. Public Works
7. Board of Education Liaison
Committee members shall meet and/or consult during the first and
fourth weeks of each month as the need arises in order to conduct their
respective committee business. They also shall coordinate their
common efforts, so as to adhere to requirements of all local
Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as purchasing practices and
procedures for the benefit of the Borough. Each Councilmember shall
be a member of at least one committee, and will be a committee head
of at least one committee, as an obligation of his Council duties.
Failure of a Councilperson to assume these responsibilities may result
in appropriate action by the Council as a whole, e.g., withholding of
pay and benefits.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing
Committees shall perform the following functions:
1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDiNGS AND GROUNDS:
This committee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned
buildings.
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2004 RULES OF 2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
COUNCIL The primary function of this committee is to assist the
Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual
budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of
each year as well as providing assistance for the proper
coordination of purchasing functions and needs of the
departments and agencies which the Standing Committee
of the Borough represents.
This committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk,
Assessor, Collection-Treasurer, Building Inspector,
Department of Welfare, Engineer, Auditor and Attorney.
In addition, the Chairperson of this Committee shall
also serve on the Welfare Board.
3. FIRE:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Fire Department, including all
fire houses.
4. PARKS AND RECREATION/SHADE TREE
COMMISSION:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Department and facility.
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department,
Municipal Garage Services, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and
the Borough dump.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and
facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory, Borough
Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held
responsible for any or all of its acts.
SECTION 5. A Standing Committee shall:
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1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory 2004 RULES
limitations; carry on the routine activities for which it OF COUNaL
has primary responsibility.
2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
-- 3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
1.Make promises or commitments to anyone which
directly or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such manner or make decisions which set
a precedent or violate established Council policy.
3.Expend any money whatsoever, except with the
approval of the Council.
SECTION 7. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes
other than those included in the duties of the Standing Committees by
a majority vote of the Council.
SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special
Committee shall be prepared to report to the Council at each regular
meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his/her
Committee.
SECTION 9. All department heads in charge of Direct Supervision
of Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a monthly report on
his/her department activities and achievements and a report on the
conduct of his/her employees including sick leave, overtime and
attendance. The report is to be submitted to the Mayor, Department
Chairperson and the Municipal Clerk for proper filing.
ARTICLE VI
BILLS~ CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough
shall be in writing and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and on
such forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through
the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be
sworn to by the claimant before submission for approval and payment,
verifying that the work or materials have been supplied, or services
rendered, to the Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or
__ order. Borough Ordinance #45-1, et seq., sets forth the specific
procedures in connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the
requirements thereto.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent
Ordinance, Resolution #89-300 and other formerly adopted resolutions
of Council and State Statute, no vendor's request for payment, supplies
or services rendered shall be honored unless properly completed. No
Borough Officer, Official, Agency Head or any other Borough
employee, may purchase any article, item, material, service or
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equipment for use by the Borough, except in accordance with the
2004 RULES OF provisions contained in Borough Ordinance 45-1, et seq. - Purchasing
COUNCIL Agent.
SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase
orders, vouchers, bills or claims to be paid by the Borough shall be in
accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance 45-1, et seq., which
shall govern all purchasing within the Borough, and shall be the sole
guide, subject to requirements of State Statute. The Finance
Department, having confirmed compliance with the provisions of the
Purchasing Ordinance, shall refer all verified bills, claims and
vouchers recommended for payment to the Council. The Finance
Department shall prepare a list of the total amount of the individual
vouchers approved by each committee, and subsequently recommend
for payment by the Financing Committee, according to budgetary
appropriations. The Finance Department shall keep an accurate
running total as to any appropriation for payment of any particular
account or accounts, or for any particular services or supplies, so as to
be available to provide this information readily. The Finance
Department shall also maintain costs and/or a voucher trail as to all
vouchers which have been paid and shall be paid. Authorization to
draw checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the
Councilmembers shall be made by formal resolution of the Council, in
compliance with applicable State Statute. The Chief Finance Officer
may delegate the above duties/functions but in all cases shall be
responsible for compliance.
SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall
accompany all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said checks
are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and Borough Clerk
for original and/or mechanical signatures.
SECTION 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be
filed in a safe place in the Finance Department Office.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council may
propose amendments to these By-Laws, at any regular meeting or
adjourned regular meeting.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment shall be considered for
adoption at the next regular or adjourned regular meeting of the
Council, after its introduction. The proposed amendment shall be
adopted by a majority vote of the Governing Body present at the
meeting and shall become effective immediately
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ARTICLE VIII
2004 RULES
OF COUNCIL
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By-Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of
Council concurred in by a majority of the Members of Council. The
By-Laws shall become effective immediately after adoption and shall
remain in effect for no longer than December 31st of the calendar year
in which the By-Laws were adopted.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these rules
shall be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be suspended
or removed.
ARTICLE X
The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Collector-
Treasurer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police
Director shall submit the following written reports to the Mayor and to
the members of Council:
1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters
being handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly
"Progress Report" to be submitted prior to the first meeting of
the next month.
2. Project or Case Report - Reports that will give in about the
projects or cases completed by either or both the Borough
Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor, Business
Administrator and Police Director, to be presented before the
Meeting next following the completion of the case or project.
3. Special Reports - To deal with any special information the
Borough Council may need to be informed on any new case or
project of either the Attorney, Engineer, Collector-Treasurer, or
Auditor. To be presented as soon as needed and requested by
majority vote of Borough Council.
-- 4. Year End Reports - These will summarize work for the year by
the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor,
Business Administrator and Police Director. They will be
presented to the Mayor and Councilmembers prior to the first
regular meeting of the Council in the next succeeding year.
They will serve to acquaint new officials with prior and
continuing activities of the Borough Attorney, Borough Auditor,
Borough Engineer, Business Administrator and Police Director.
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Mayor Reiman announced the names for the Resolutions.
CONSENT AGENDA The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections
on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions
#04-01 through #04-18 were approved.
RESOLUTION # 04-1 RESOLUTION #04-1 entitled
DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL TO ISSUE "DESIGNATiNG OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
CERTIFICATES AS AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR
TO LIABILITY FOR MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
ASSESSMENTS FOR
MUNICIPAL
IMPROVEMENTS
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-1 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #04-2 entitled
RESOLUTION # 04-2
DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL TO ISSUE "DESIGNATiNG OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES FOR
TAX SEARCHES THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-2 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION #04-3 entitled RESOLUTION # 04-3
DESIGNATING
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF OFFICIAL
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" NEWSPAPERS
-- was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-3 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #04-4 entitled
RESOLUTION # 04-4
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF DESIGNATING
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
-- Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-4 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #04-5 entitled
RESOLUTION # 04-5
"FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON FIXING RATE OF
DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS" INTEREST ON
DELINQUENT
TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
__ RESOLUTION #04-5 was adopted. ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION #04-6 entitled
RESOLUTION # 04-6
APPOINTING A
BOROUGH "APPOINTING A BOROUGH ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY FOR THE YEAR 2004"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-6 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #04-7 entitled
RESOLUTION # 04-7
APPOINTING A "APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL AUDITOR
MUNICIPAL FOR THE YEAR 2004"
AUDITOR
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-7 was adopted.
RESOLUTION # 04-8 RESOLUTION #04-8 entitled
APPOINTING A
BOROUGH "APPOiNTING A BOROUGH PROSECUTOR"
PROSECUTUR
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-8 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION # 04-9
RESOLUTION #04-9 entitled APPOINTING A PUBLIC
DEFENDER
"APPOiNTING A PUBLIC DEFENDER"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
-- Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-9 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #04-10 entitled RESOLUTION # 04-10
APPOINTING A
"APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL JUDGE" IVlUNICIPAL JUDGE
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-10 was adopted.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #04-11 entitled
RESOLUTION # 04-11
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE APPOINTING
MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSING & COMMUNITY RESPRESENTATIVES TO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND THE CARTERET MC HOUSING & GOUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD" DEVELOPMENT
ODIViMIT I'EE / CAKTERET
DEVELOPMENT BOARD
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-11 was adopted. ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION # 04-12 RESOLUTION #04-12 entitled
APPOINTING
REPRESENTATIVES TO "APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE
OFFICE ON AGING 1N THE OFFICE ON AGING"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and --
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-12 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #04-13 entitled
ESTABLISHED A
PEr t *-CASH FUND "ESTABLISHING A PETTY-CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Pafisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-13 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #04-14 entitled
RESOLUTION # 04-14
APPOINTING "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD FOR THE
MEMBERS TO THE
BOARD FOR DISABLED DISABLED FOR THE YEAR 2004"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-14 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION #04-15 entitled RESOLUTION # 04-15
APPOINTING PUBLIC
"APPOiNTiNG PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR AGENCY COMPLIANCE
OFHCER FOR
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUiREMENTS" AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
REQUIREMENTS
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-15 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #04-16 entitled RESOLUTION # 04-16
APPOINTING PLANNING
BOARD-CLASS 3
"APPOiNTiNG PLANNiNG BOARD- MEMBER
CLASS 3 MEMBER"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
-- Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-16 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION # 04-17
RESOLUTION #04-17 entitled APPOINTING
COORDINATOR TO UEZ-
"APPOiNTiNG COORDiNATOR TO UEZ-ZONE ZONE DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" CORPORATION
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
__ Sosnowski was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #04-17 was adopted. ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION # 04-18
TEMPORARY BUDGET RESOLUTION #04-18 entitled
FOR 2004
"PROVIDiNG FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
2004 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Sosnowski was noted absent.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #04-18 was adopted.
Mayor Reiman named the 2004 Standing Committees, the first name
NAMING OF 2004 denotes the Chairperson.
STANDING
COMMITf~ES
BUILDiNGS & GROUNDS: NAPLES, Krum, Sosnowski
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: PARISI, Naples, Sosnowski
FIRE: KRUM, Rios, Sitarz
PARKS & RECREATION: RIOS, Kmm, Parisi
POLICE: SITARZ, Rios, Naples
PUBLIC WORKS: SOSNOWSKI, Sitarz, Parisi
BOAKD OF EDUCATION: NAPLES, Parisi, Sosnowski
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the 2004 Standing
ADOPTED Committees. Councilmember Rios second the motion. Upon
individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knun, Naples, Parisi, Rios
and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was
noted absent.
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman made his appointments for the terms
presented by law, effective immediately, upon consent of Council:
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OFFICE APPOINTEE TERM MAYOR'S
APPOINTMENTS
AIR POLLUTION
Air Pollution Inspector Ellen Ransdell 12/31/04
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
-- Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Air Pollution Secretary Diane Kish 12/31/04
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Air Pollution Member Vincent Lutz 12/31/08
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
-- Air Pollution Member Andrew Mazau 12/31/06
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Board of Adiustment BOARD OF
Member James DiLullo 12/31/04 ADJUSTMENT
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Michael Carnevale, Sr. 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
-- Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
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BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT Member Joseph Popek 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Alternate #1 Michael Gugliemetti 12/31/04
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Alternate #2 Yash Patel 12/31/04
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
LIBRARY BOARD Board of Trustees
Free Public Library
Member Marianne Connolly 12/31/08
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
RECREATION Recreation
Member Teddy Humphrey 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Submittee Member Ceil Mullane 12/31/04
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
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UEZ-Zone Development Corporation UEZ-ZONE
Borough Official Vincent Manetta 12/31/04 DEVELOPMENT
GORPORATION
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
-- affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Councilmember Randy Krum 12/31/04
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmembcr Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosonowski was noted absent.
Voting Member Lenny Sitar 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Advisory Board
Member John Zawadzki 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Donna Medwick 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Ron Simon 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Len Scheno 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
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UEZ-ZONE Member Jay Patel 12/31/07
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Historical Committee
HISTORICAL Member Stella Decibus 12/31/04
COMM1TIEE
Councilmcmber Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmcmbcr Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Mary Roche 12/31/06
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmember Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Donna Croson 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmember Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Susan Wentzel 12/31/07
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmember ICrum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
KEDEVELOPMENT Redevelopment Agency
AGENCY Member Talisa Andrews 12/31/08
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmember Krum, Naples, Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
Member Vincent Bellino 12/31/08
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmember Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
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Member Chris Fiore 12/31/05 REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Councilmember Sitarz made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmember Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
The Mayor made the following appointments, meeting no Council MAYOR'S
confirmation. APPOINTMENTS
Aide to Mayor
Judy Leshko Frank James Jean Comba 12/31/04
Board for the Disabled
Executive Director Joanne Kisselman 12/31/04
Member Frank Walsh 12/31/04
Community Development
Mayor's Alternate Jorge Diaz 12/31/04
Library, Board of Trustees
Mayor's Alternate Michael Kepich 12/31/04
Planning Board
Class 2-Borough Official Anthony Neibert 12/31/04
Class 4-Member Chet Bohanek 12/31/07
-- Member Donald Black 12/31/07
Alternate gl A! Mantovani 12/31/04
Alternate #2 Jackie Donovan 12/31/04
Mayor's Alternate Jorge Diaz 12/31/04
Urban Enterprise Zone
Mayor's Alternate Pastor Carlos Torres 12/31/04
Council President Rios wished everyone a Happy New Year. He said COUNCILMEMBER RIOS
it was an honor to have Congressman Menendez here. He thanked his
wife and family. He thanked the Council for reelecting him as Council
President. He said he would represent all of the citizens of Carteret
even though he was not elected by all of the citizens. He spoke about
the troops and the victims of 911 and said he hoped the troops come
home safe. He said working together as a team would produce
positive results. He said progress doesn't come without compromise
and hard work and felt that if everyone works together it would be a
prosperous and united Carteret. He said 2003 was a year where they
were able to make a major transformation from the "old" Carteret to
the "new". He said the road is not an easy one but asked that everyone
be patient since he felt the ride ahead has so much promise. He said he
felt the future is bright and best is yet to come.
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COUNCILMEMBER Councilmember Joseph Sitarz said he felt it will be a great year for
SITAILZ Carteret. He said this is the most active Council he has seen in
Carteret and felt there are a great bunch of Borough workers. He
thanked his wife. He said this is the most active Mayor in a long time.
He said they will build a new Borough Garage in the Spring. He said
he felt Carteret is on the move. He thanked everyone and wished them
a Happy New Year.
MAYORREIMAN Mayor Reiman thanked former Mayor Thomas J. Deverin and Perth
Amboy Mayor Joseph Vas Who were in attendance today. He said
2003 has been an exciting year. He said they have brought in over 9
million dollars in grant money this year, the highest amount ever
received in Carteret's history. He said the Turnpike upgrade to
Interchange 12 will begin in October 2004. He spoke about private
capital investment in Redevelopment areas in Carteret creating a
Transit Village which is part of "Smart Growth". He spoke about the
upgrades to all Municipal Parks and the Waterfront Park which
opened. He spoke about the Reverse 911 System and explained. He
said they have used Federal money for one thousand Carbon
Monoxide Detectors and spoke about the Child ID Kits that were
given out. He thanked each of the Councilmembers and congratulated
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios on their reelection. He thanked the
Volunteers and the Municipal employees and all the residents of
Carteret. He said we hired seven new Police Officers. He said they
will demolish seventy buildings in Chrome. He spoke about the
Waterfront Phase II which will begin shortly. He spoke about the --
2003 $3.3 million dollar deficit that the Council inherited and said he
was proud to announce that there is a $4.3 million dollar smplus and
there will not be a tax increase in the Municipal Budget in 2004 which
is a first in Carteret in nearly twenty years. He said the Borough will
net 18 million dollars a year from the Chrome Project. He spoke about
the Streetscape Project on Roosevelt and Washington Avenue which
will be completed this year. He said the Streetscape Project will be
continued through West Carteret through Phase II and Phase III and
gave the details. He spoke of other projects that would begin this year
and create jobs for residents. He thanked everyone for being here and
wished everyone a Happy Healthy New Year as we work together to
build a better Carteret.
BENEDICTION The Right Reverend Taras Chubenko gave the Benediction.
ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 12:52 P.M. --
KA'THLEEN M. I}ARNEY, RMC~C-~
Municipal Clerk
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