HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004/03/04 MARCH 4, 2004
An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of AGENDA MEETING
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of March 11, 2004, was held
on Thursday, March 4, 2004, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
PRESENT PRESENT
The following were noted present:
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
CouncilmembersRandy Krum
Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
" Joseph Sitarz
" Brian Sosnowski
Noted absent was Borough Attorney Robert Bergen. NOTED ABSENT
BOROUGH ATTORNEY
Also noted present was Rob Roesener, Esq.
STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
2004 Annual Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The
Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on January 6, 2004.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: February 19, 2004. MINUTES FOR APPRO~m
PUBLIC HEARING: 2004 Local Municipal Budget. PUBLIC HEARING
PROCLAMATIONS: Youth Art Months. PROCLAMATIONS
ORDINANCES: First Reading - ORDINANCES
I. Amending Code, Re: Propane Tank Exchange Program. FIRST READING
2. Amending Code, Re: Restricting & Regulating Tanks in Trailer
Parks.
Public Heating - PUBLIC HEARING
1. #04-8 Amending Section 1 of Ordinance #04-02, Designating a
Certain Portion of Roosevelt Avenue for Limited Time
Parking.
2. #04-9 Amending & Supplementing Chapter 128 of the Code,
Entitled "Fire Prevention".
RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUT ION S
1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses.
2. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer User Fees.
3. Amendment to the 2004 Temporary Budget.
4. Approving Change Order #2 2003 Road Program.
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5. Appointing Run Gardner, Sr. to the UEZ Board.
CONTINUED 6. Authorizing Mayor to Execute Energy Cooperative Pricing Terms
Agreement.
7. Appointing Carteret Redevelopment Agency to Administer
Redevelopment Agreement Between the Borough of Carteret
Kaplan at Carteret, LLC.
8. Awarding Contract to B&W, Re: Emergency Appropriation, Re:
Sewer Line at Carteret Park.
9. Authorizing Interlocal Service Agreement with Housing
Authority for Energy Service.
10. Professional Services McManimon & Scotland, not to exceed
$7500.00, Re: General Bonding.
11. Amending Appointment Date - Allen Comba.
12. Creating Handicapped Parking Space 455 Atlantic Street.
13. Property Tax Cancellation.
14. Awarding Contract to B&W for Emergency Sewer Repair/Work
not to exceed $25,000.00, Re: Hayward Avenue Pump Station
Wet Tap.
15. Professional Services-Hatch Mutt McDonald, not to exceed
$6,000.00, Re: Carteret Pond Drain Valve Administrator.
16. Award of Bid - Waterfront Park-Phase II.
17. Professional Services-CME Associates, Re: Waterfront Park
Phase II.
RESOLUTIONS:
RESO~.UTION #04-75 RESOLUTION #04-75 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING THE the Council for action
CARTERET
REDEVELOPMENT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
AGENCY TI
ADMINISTER
AGREEMENT RESOLUTION #04-75
"RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CARTERET
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ADMINISTER
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH
AND KAPLAN AT CARTERET LLC"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Padsi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-76 RESOLUTION #04-76 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AWARDING CONTRACT the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-76
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT WITH B&W
CONSTRUCTION FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR ON SEWER LINE
AT CARTERET PARK"
ADOPTED was adopted, Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski.
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RESOLUTION #04-77 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #04-7 ?
the Council for action AWARDING CONTRACT
EMERGENCY REPAIR
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmernbers Rios and Sitarz HAYWARD AVE. PHMP
STATION
RESOLUTION #04-77
"AWARDING CONTRACT WITH B&W CONTRACTING FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIR ON THE HAYWARD AVENUE PUMP
STATION WET TAP"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-78 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #04-~8
the Council for action AUTHORIZING
PROFESSIONAL S Et~tCt
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz CONTRACT HATCH MOT?
MC DONALD
RESOLUTION #04-78
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HATCH
MUTT MC DONALD - CARTERET POND DRAINAGE
PROJECT"
was adopted. Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and ADOPTED
Sbsnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-79 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #04-79
the Council for action AWARD OF BID -
WATERFRONT PARK
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz PHASE II
RESOLUTION #04-79
"AWARD OF BID - WATERFRONT PARK - PHASE II"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-80 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #04-80
the Council for action PROFESSIONAL SE~ltlc;
CME ASSOCIATES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-80
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CME
ASSOCIATES - WATERFRONT PARK PHASE II"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS:
1. Carteret Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - New Members - Jose L. Torres &
Anthony Marquillis.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS: ~
1. Township of Bordentown - Resolution concerning Property Tax
Reimbursement Program.
PAYMENT OF PAYMENT OF BILLS:
BILLS
1. List of Bills properly audited and signed.
REPORTS REPORTS:
1. Clerk's Office - February 2004.
MATTERS FOR MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION:
DISCUSSION
1 NJDOP -
a) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - Park
Maintenance Worker. Date of Disposition 5-23-04.
b) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - Police
Officer. Date of Disposition: 8-25-04.
2 PBA Local $/47 - Request for Legal Representation.
RESOLIJTION #04-81 RESOLUTION #04-81 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
PROFESSIONAL the Council for action.
SERVICES CONTRACT
LEGAL SERVICE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRCT FOR LEGAL
SERVICES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
BUSINESS TO BE BUSINESS TO BE ADDED:
ADDED
CAPITAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE -
IMPROVEMENT
ORDINANCE Mayor Reiman said there will be a Capitai Improvement Ordinance on
for the meeting.
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2004
BUDGET AMENDMENT- BODGET ANENDMENT
Mayor Reiman said there will be a resolution on for the meeting to
amend the 2004 budget.
ABANDONED BUILDING- ABANDONED BUiLDIltG
Councilmember Parisi asked about abandoned building at the comer of
the Industrial Road and Roosevelt Avenue.
Mayor Reiman explained that they signed off on an application
between Frank Raia, LLC and COAH. They are waiting for COAH
approval.
PARKING- PARKING
Councilmember Sosnowski said he received a letter from residents up
the Hill complaining about the 15-minute parking. They are asking to
have it changed.
He said he has one personnel matter to discuss in Closed Session
GIRL SCOUTS- GIRL SCOUTS
RE: GARDEN
Councilmember Rios informed them that the Girl Scouts are
requesting property for a garden. He suggested the property that is
adjacent to the VFW parking lot.
The Mayor agreed, noting that it is not a build able lot because it is
Green Acres property and there is a storm water easement through it.
He told Councilmember Rios to coordinate it with them.
Conncilmember Rios said he would have them coordinate it with the
Borough Attorney.
TRUCK DRIVER- TRUCK DRIVER
Councilmember Sitarz asked for a resolution to appoint Lisandro
Villalba to the position of provisional Truck Driver.
The Mayor said it will be put on for the next meeting.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION- PUBLIC DISCDSSION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios ad Krum, and unanimous OPENED TO PDBLIC
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was
opened to the public.
Susan Gaydos said that the truck traffic diversion plan is good but
there are trucks that are sneaking through. Mrs. Gaydos said that
everyone is cleaning out their basements and asked if the Borough gets
any money for recycling.
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Mayor Reiman said it costs us about $600,000.00 a year to operate the
recycling. You used to be able to recycle the aluminum and glass and
now the market is literally in the toilet. We actually have to pay to get
rid of all the glass and aluminum because it is all co-mingled. We do
receive $10.00 a ton on the cardboard.
Councilmember Sitarz said we also get money on the white goods. ~-~
Mayor Reiman agreed and said we get money on the metals.
Mrs. Gaydos asked how long people have to keep documents before
they can shred them.
Attorney Roesener said that tax returns are 7 years but everything else
is 5 years.
CLOSED CLOSED
P~JBLIC PORTION OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and ICrum and unanimous
MEETING CLOSED affirmative vote of the full membership present, the public portion of
the meeting was closed.
RESOLtJTION #04-82 RESOLUTION #04-82 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLOTION TO the Council for action.
GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum w
RESOLUTION #04-82
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
CLOSED SESSION
At approximately 7:12 P.M., a Closed Session was held.
OPEN TO PUBLIC OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
At approximately 7:15 P.M., the meeting was opened to the public.
WASHINGTON AVE. WASHINGTON AVENUE -
Councilmember Sitarz asked for an Ordinance for No Parking on the
north side of Washington Avenue.
Mayor Reiman said he will put an ordinance on for the next meeting.
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ADJOURNED
ADJOURNED
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers P, Jos and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting adjourned at approximately
7:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Municipal Clerk
KMB/apm
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AGENDA MEETING
MARCH ll, 2004
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately
7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 11, 2004, Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CAI J.
Councilmember Randy Krum " Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
Joseph Sitarz
" Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present were Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.,
Borough Treasurer Patrick J. DeBlasio and Borough Auditor Ron
Gardner.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE OF
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on January 6, 2004, the 2004 Annual Meeting STATEMENT OF
Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger MEETING NOTICE
and posted on the bulletin board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous APPROVAL OF
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of MINUTES
February 19, 2004 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the
Clerk.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Mayor Reiman introduced Borough Auditor, Ron Gardner and 2004LOCAL
Borough Treasurer, Patrick J. DeBlasio who briefly explained the MUNICIPAL BUDGET
budget for the Budget Hearing which will be held at this time.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared HEARING OPENED
the Public Hearing on the 2004 Local Municipal Budget to be open: TO PUBLIC
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HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the 2004 Local Municipal
Budget, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present.
ORDINANCE #04-10 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
ORDINANCE #04-10 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
BOND ORDINANCE Heating to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
INFULL Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski
voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #04-10
"BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRLa, TING
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00 THEREFOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,850,000.00 BONDS OR
NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST
THEREOF"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX,
NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The several improvements described in Section 3 of this
bond ordinance are hereby respectively authorized to be undertaken by
the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey as general improvements. For
the several improvements or purposes described in Section 3, there are
hereby appropriated the respective sums of money therein stated as the
appropriation made for each improvement or purpose, such sums
amounting in the aggregate to $3,000,000, including the aggregate sum
of $150,000 as the several down payments for the improvements or
purposes required by the Local Bond Law. The down payments have
been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for
capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted
budgets.
Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the several improvements
or purposes not covered by application of the several down payments,
negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal
amount of $2,850,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In
anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation
notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the
limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.
Section 3. The several improvements hereby authorized and the
several purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated
cost of each improvement and the appropriation therefore, the
estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each
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improvement and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as # 04-10 BOND
follows: ORDINANCE
GONTINUED
IN FULL
Estimated
Maximum Amoum
Appropriation of Bonds or
and Estimated Notes Period of
Purpose Cost Usefulness
a) Various Roadway
~mprovements in the Borough as
dentified on a list on file with the
3orough Engineer, including all
work and materials necessary
therefore or incidental thereto. $1,200,000 $1,140,000 10 years
b) Waterfront Park Phase II
Project, including all work and
materials necessary therefore and
incidental thereto. [ 300,000 g 285,000 40 years
c) Construction of a new
Municipal Garage Building and
Borough Hall renovations,
including all work and materials
aecessary therefore and incidental
:hereto. gl,000,000 950,000 15 year~,
d) Acquisition of certain parcels
)fBorough Waterfront property,
ncluding a portion of Block 4, Lot
(4000 Industrial Avenue) and all
)fBlock 4, Lot 4 (Middlesex
~venue) $ 500,000 $ 475,000 40 years
TOTALS $3.000,000 $2.850,000
The excess of the appropriation made for each of the im )rovements or
purposes aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or
notes to be issued therefore, as above stated, is the amount of the down
payment for each purpose.
Section4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall
mature at such times as may be determined by the chief financial
officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its
date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such
form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief
financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes
issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the chief financial officer's
signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such
determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time
to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The chief
financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes
from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the
purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus
accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The
chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to the governing
body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery
of the notes pursuant to this ordinance is made. Such report must
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# 04-10 BOND include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity
ORDINANCE schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the name of the
CONTINUED purchaser.
IN FULL
Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough of Carteret is hereby
amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent
of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form
promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the
amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with
the Clerk and is available there for public inspection.
Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby
determined, declared, recited and stated:
(a)The purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance are not
current expenses. They are all improvements that the Borough may
lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the costs
thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially
benefited thereby.
(b)The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of the
respective amounts of obligations authorized for each purpose and the
reasonable life thereof within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, is
19.66 years.
(c)The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law
has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a
complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the
Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such
statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the
Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and
notes provided in this bond ordinance by $2,850,000, and the
obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations
prescribed by that Law.
(d)An aggregate amount not exceeding $600,000 for items of expense
listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the
estimated costs indicated herein for the purposes or improvements.
Section 7. Any grant moneys received for the purposes described
in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost
of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant
to this ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not issued
hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used.
Section 8. The chief financial officer of the Borough is hereby
authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as necessary a
financial disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the
sale of obligations of the Borough and to execute such disclosure
document on behalf of the Borough. The chief financial officer is
further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide
secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough pursuant to
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Rule") for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations
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# 04-10 BOND
of the Borough and to amend such undertaking from time to time in ORDINANCE
connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided CONTINUED
such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally INFULL
recognized bond counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule.
In the event that the Borough fails to comply with its undertaking, the
Borough shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the remedy
shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking.
Section 9. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby
pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on
the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations
shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough
shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real
property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations and the
interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.
Section 10. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the
first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local
Bond Law.
ORDINANCE #04-11 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #04-11
AMENDING AND
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SUPPLEMENTING
Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by CHAPTER160
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, ARTICLE IX,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski CONDITIONAL
voted in the affirmative. USES
ORDINANCE #04-11
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ARTICLE IX, ENTITLED 'CONDITIONAL USES', OF CHAPTER
160 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ORDINANCE #04-12 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #04-12
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public REGULATING THE
Heating to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by PLACEMENT OF
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, PROPANE TANKS
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski RE: RESIDENTIAL
voted in the affirmative. STRUCTURES
ORDINANCE #04-12
"AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE PLACEMENT
OF LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (PROPANE) TANKS
USED TO HEAT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
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ORDINANCE # 04-13
PROHIBITING ORDINANCE #04-13 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
PARKING ANYTIME and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
RE:WASHINGTON Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
AVENUE Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski
voted in the affirmative.
ORDINANCE #04-13
"AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ANY TIME ON
CERTAIN DESIGNATED STREET(S) OR SECTIONS THEREOF"
The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-8 was introduced and passed upon
ORDINANCE # 04-08
AMENDING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
ORDINANCE February 19, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune
# 04-02 RE: LIMITED on February 24, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final
TIME PARKING passage after Public Heating to be held on March 11, 2004 at
ROOSEVELT AVENUE approximately 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin
board and copies were made available to the general public and
according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared
the Public Heating to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
HEARING CLOSED declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Naples
ORDiNANCE #04-08
"AN ORDiNANCE AMENDiNG SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE
#04-02 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF ROOSEVELT
AVENUE FOR LIMITED TIME PARKING"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
Approved and Adopted: March 11, 2004
Introduced: February 19, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing:__February 24, 2004
Hearing Held: March 11, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 16, 2004
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The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-9 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE # 04-09
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING AND
February 19, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune SUPPLEMENTING
on February 24, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final CHAPTER 128, RE:
passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 11, 2004 at FIRE PREVENTION
approximately 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin
board and copies were made available to the general public and
according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared PUBLIC HEARING
the Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by HEARING CLOSED
Councilmembers Parisi and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #04-09
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
CHAPTER 128 ENTITLED, FIRE PREVENTION, OF THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Kmm, Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the ADOPTED
affirmative.
Approved and Adopted: March 11, 2004
Introduced: February 19, 2004
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
With notice of Public Hearing: February 24, 2004
Hearing Held: March 11, 2004
Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: March 16, 2004
A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review
prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MEETING OPENED
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC INPUT ON
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was ALL RESOLUTIONS
opened for public input on all Resolutions.
An unidentified man asked if this portion of the meeting was in regard
to the First Reading on an Ordinance. COMMENTS
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COMMENTS
Mayor Reiman said there is no public portion on First Reading
Ordinances, that would be at a later date but this part of the meeting
anyone could say anything they wanted to say.
MEETING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the w
Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present.
CONSENT AGENDA The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any
Resolutions to be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a
motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #04-83 to
#04-101 were approved.
RESOLUTION# 04-83 RESOLUTION #04-83 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
DIRECTING THE the Council for action.
ISSUANCE OF w
VARIOUS RApI"LE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
LICENSES
RESOLUTION #04-83
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF
VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION# 04-84 RESOLUTION #04-84 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
REFUND OF TAX the Council for action.
AND/OR SEWER
FEES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-84
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR
SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION #04-85 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION#04-85
the Council for action. AMENDMENT TO
THE 2004 LC)C_2~
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz MUNICIPAL BUDGET
RESOLUTION #04-85
"AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-86 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION#04-86
the Council for action. AMENDMENT
TO THE 20O4
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz TEMPOKARYBUDGET
RESOLUTION #04-86
"AUTHORIZiNG AMENDMENT TO THE
2004 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-87 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION#04-87
the Council for action. APPROING CHANGE
ORDER # 2, RE: 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #04-87
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #2
2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
MARCH ll, 2004
RESOLUTION# 04-88 RESOLUTION #04-88 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING the Council for action.
RON GARDNER,
TO THE UEZ-ZONE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION RESOLUTION #04-88
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE UEZ-ZONE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-89 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION # 04-89 the Council for action.
AUTHORIZING
MAYOR TO EXECU'IE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ENERGY
COOPERATIVE RESOLUTION #04-89
PRICING TERMS
AGREEMENT
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE COOPERATIVE
PRICING AGREEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ~
ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION # 04-90 RESOLUTION #04-90 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING the Council for action.
MAYOR TO EXECUTE
INTERLOCAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RESOLUTION #04-90
CARTERET HOUSING
AUTHORITY
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CARTERET HOUSING AUTHORITY"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmcmbers Knnn,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION # 04-91
RESOLUTION #04-91 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING
the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES-
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz MCMANIMON &
RESOLUTION #04-91 GENERAL BONDING
"APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT-
MCMANIMON & SCOTLAND WITH REGARD
TO BOND COUNSEL SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-92 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-92
the Council for action. AMENDING
APPOINTMENT
DATE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RE: ALLEN COMBA
MUNICIPAL JUDGE
RESOLUTION #04-10
"AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-10
APPOINTING MUNICIPAL JUDGE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Padsi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-93 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-93
the Council for action. CREATING
HANDICAPPED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz PARKING SPACE-
65 ATLANTIC STREET
RESOLUTION #04-93
"CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
FOR 65 ATLANTIC STREET"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION # 04-94
PROPERTY TAX RESOLUTION #04-94 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CANCELLATION the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-94
"PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION# 04-95 RESOLUTION #04-95 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AWARD OF BID- the Council for action.
EMERGENCY
SEWER SERVICES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #04-95
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY
SEWER REPAIR SERVICES"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Pat/si, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. -~
RESOLUTION # 04-96 RESOLUTION #04-96 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING the Council for action.
LISANDRO VILLALBA
PROVISIONAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
TRUCK DRIVER
RESOLUTION #04-96
"APPOiNTING LISANDRO VILLALBA PROVISIONAL TRUCK
DRIVER IN THE STREETS AND ROADS DEPARTMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION # 04-97
RESOLUTION #04-97 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING
the Council for action. PATRICK DEBELLA-
SUPERVISOR OF
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz GARAGE SERVICES
RESOLUTION #04-97
"APPOINTING PATRICK DEBELLA TO THE POSITION OF
SUPERVISOR OF GARAGE SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-98 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-98
the Council for action. AUTHORIZING BIDS-
HILL DISTRICT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT
RESOLUTION #04-98 PROJECT
"AUTHORIZING RECEiPT OF BD FOR THE HILL DISTRICT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kntm, ADOPTED
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #04-99 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-99
the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES-T&M
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ASSOCIATES, RE:
ENGINEERING
RESOLUTION #04-99 SERVICES FOR 2004
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH DONALD J. NORBUT, P.E., OF T&M ASSOCIATES
AS THE BOROUGH ENGINEER FOR THE YEAR 2004"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ADOPTED
Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION# 04-100 RESOLUTION #04-100 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING A the Council for action.
SENIOR CITIZENS'
SEWER REBATE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
PROGRAM FOR 2004
RESOLUTION #04-100
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SENIOR CITIZEN
SEWER REBATE PROGRAM FOR THE 2004
CALENDAR YEAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $50.00"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RE SOLUTION # 04-101
PROFESSIONAL RESOLUTION #04-101 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
SERVICES-HATCH the Council for action.
MOTI' MACI)ONALD,
RE: VARIOUS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ONGOING
GONSTRUCTION RESOLUTION #04-101
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR SPECIALIZED ENGINEERING SERVICES ON
VARIOUS ONGOING CONSTRUCTION WITH
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD" ~-~
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
APPLICATIONS:
VOLUNTEER FIRE The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from
COMPANY# 1 Volunteer Fire Co. #1 approving new members, Jose L. Torres and
NEWMEMBER Anthony Marquillas. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and
Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present it
was ordered to be received and placed on file.
COMMUNICATIONS:
TOWNSHIP OF The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
BORDENTOWN Township of Bordentown-Resolution opposing Property Tax
Reimbursement Program.
MIDDLESEX WATER The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
COMPANY Middlesex Water Company-Public Heating, March 29, 2004-
Woodbridge High School, Re: Application for Approval of an Increase
in Base Rates.
Upon MMS&C, by CoUncilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, all Communications
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Parisi all bills PAYMENT OFBILLS
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
REPORTS
The Clerk stated that she was receipt of the following reports: DEPARTMENI~
1. Clerk's Office-February 2004
Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all
reports were ordered to be received and placed on file.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Conunittee Chairperson Naples said all STANDING
new lighting was installed in the Annex parking lot by Buildings and COMMII'IEES
Grounds employees. She said new duct work was installed at the
Sports Center and the Library was painted and the carpets were
cleaned, she explained. She spoke about the money that was saved by
using in house labor and commended the staff. She spoke about the
letter written by Chief O'Connor about Ted and Arnold from the
Buildings and Grounds Department who fixed the garage door at the
Firehouse.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi
thanked Borough Auditor Ron Gardner, Borough Treasurer Patrick
DeBlasio and his staff and the Department Heads for their work on the
budget. He said the budget was still a work in progress and would
probably have the final numbers in June. He said we did receive some
grants that the Mayor would talk about later in the meeting.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Krum said two firefighters have
completed a training class at Texas A&M which was sponsored by
Kinder Morgan and explained. He said this Saturday the Fire
Department would be holding a Motor Vehicle Extrication Class and
on March 19, 2004 there would be a charity basketball game where
members of the Fire Department and the Police Department will play
against the teachers, proceeds will benefit the World Trade Center
Scholarship Fund. He reported progress.
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STANDING PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios commended
COMMITLEES the Police and Fire Department for responding to a 911 call which
happened to be Mr. Rios's personal friend who unfortunately passed
away. He spoke about the World Trade Center Scholarship Fund
dance which will be held on March 27th at St. D's hall. He said the
plumbing has been completed at the Hot House in Carteret Park and
would probably reopen April 1st. He spoke about the equipment that
was installed in Carteret Park and the drain valve for the pond that will
be installed soon. He said the fields are being prepared for baseball's
opening day which will be held on April 17th. He spoke about the
registration for several upcoming programs the Recreation Department
will he hosting including Soccer, an Easter Egg Hunt and aerobics,
yoga and salsa classes. He reported continued progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz spoke about the
Neighborhood Watch Program's first meeting that was held on March
3rd. He spoke about the award that Sgt. Mirandi and Patrolman Grasso
received in Trenton from the Governor for their actions in the Carteret
OEM fire. He spoke about the Mayor's office and the Police
Department giving out six hundred gunlocks to residents. He spoke
about the $4089.01 grant the Police Department received for
replacement body armor which was received by the New Jersey
Division of Criminal Justice. He spoke about a group who was going
around leaving fliers on fences and doors for residents who ~vant their
house numbers painted on their curb. He said they would be
investigating this a little further to see if they have a permit or if this is
a scam and said he would let the Council know.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski congratulated
Patrick DeBella for being appointed as supervisor of the garage and
explained that he would be replacing Vic Kazio. He said the senior
citizen bus was being overhauled in house to save money. He said if
anyone has potholes they should call the Streets and Roads
Department and gave the details. He said the street sweepers are back
on the road, now that the weather is better. He reported progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said the
School Board would like to thank the Parks Department for trimming
the hazardous tree at Minue School. She spoke about the Carteret
High School Band Parents Association sponsoring a Broadway review
preformed by the students at the high school on April 1st he gave the
details and thanked the Mayor on their behalf for his donation. She
thanked the CHS band saxophone ensemble on behalf of the Borough
for their participation at the Mayor's first State of the Borough
Address.
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PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: YOUTH ART MONTH
PROCLAMATION
YOUTH ART MONTH 2004
WHEREAS, art education contributes powerful educational benefits to
all elementary, middle, and secondary students including the
following:
*art education develops students' creative problem-solving and
critical thinking abilities;
*art education teaches sensitivity to beauty, order, and other
expressive qualities;
*art education gives students a deeper understanding of multi-
cultural values and beliefs;
*art education reinforces and brings to life what students learn in
other subjects; and
*art education interrelates student learning in art production, art
history, art criticism, and aesthetics, and
WHEREAS, our national leaders have acknowledged the necessity of
including arts experiences in all students' education,
AND WHEREAS, MARCH is officially recognized as YOUTH ART
MONTH, I Mayor Daniel J. Reiman endorse the observance of Youth
Art Month and encourage the support of quality school art programs
for children and youth.
Mayor Reiman spoke about the 20th Annual Disabilities Awareness MAYORREIMAN
Day and congratulated them on a successful year and said it was a
successful event. He spoke about the grants Councilmember Parisi
mentioned during his report, the one million dollar grant that would be
used for Phase II of the Waterfront Park and gave some details. He
spoke about the $100,000.00 Smart Growth Grant Award which was
presented by a Commissioner from the DCA a few weeks ago and said
it would be used for the ferry service.
At this time Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to amend the Agenda
to include Ordinance #04-14 for First Reading.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous MOTION TO AMEND
affirmative vote of the full membership present, a motion was made to THE AGENDA
amend the Agenda to include Ordinance #04 -14. TO ADD
ORDINANCE # 04-14
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ORDINANCE # 04-14 ORDiNANCE #04-14 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
PROHIBITING and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
COMMERCIAL
VEHICLE Hearing to be held on March 25, 2004, upon MMS&C, by
PARKING IN Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote,
RESIDENTIAL ZONES Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski
voted in the affirmative.
ORDiNANCE #04-14
"AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PARKING OF
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES"
COMMENTS Mayor Reiman spoke about Resolution #04-100 that authorizes a
Senior Citizen Sewer Program which entities Senior Citizens in an
owner occupied home to receive a $50.00 rebate and briefly explained
the program and how this was made possible.
ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:20 P.M.
LEEN M. B -A~N~
Municipal Clerk
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