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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. MARCH 4, 2004 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. 2 MARCH 4, 2004 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. MARCH 4, 2004 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. 4 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. MARCH 4, 2004 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. 6 MARCH 4, 2004 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 7 March 4, 2004 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 MARCH ll, 2004 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 2 MARCH 11, 2004 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 MARCH ll, 2004 # 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 MARCH ll, 2004 # 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" MARCH11,2004 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 6 MAR. CH ll, 2004 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 MARCH ll, 2004 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. 8 IVbkRCHll, 2004 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. 10 MARCH ll, 2004 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. 11 MARCH ll, 2004 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. 12 MARCH ll, 2004 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. 13 MARCH 11, 2004 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. 14 MARCH ll, 2004 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. 15 MARCH ll, 2004 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. 16 MARCH ll, 2004 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 17 MARCH ll, 2004 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 KMB/cp 18