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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004/01/01 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. JANUARY 1, 2004 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. JANUARY 1, 2004 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 JANUARY 1, 2004 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 ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES 4 JANUARY 1, 2004 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). JANUARY 1, 2004 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). 6 JANUARY 1, 2004 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 7 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 8 JANUARY 1, 2004 ARTICLE V 2004 RULES OF -- COUNCIL 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. 9 JANUARY 1, 2004 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: 10 JANUARY 1, 2004 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 11 JANUARY 1, 2004 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 12 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 13 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 14 JANUARY 1, 2004 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 15 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 16 JAINrtlAI{Y 1, 2004 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 17 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 18 JANUARY 1, 2004 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 19 JANUARY 1, 2004 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: 20 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 21 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 22 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 23 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 24 JANUARY 1, 2004 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. 25 JANUARY 1, 2004 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 KMB/cp 26