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Home My Public Portal About2004/04/22 APRIL 22, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of GOUNCIL MEETING Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2004, Municipal Com't/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmember Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Frank Parisi " Ronald Rios " Joseph Sitarz " Brian Sosnowski Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. OF 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. Mayor Reiman administered the oath of office to new Firefighters OATH OF OFFICE James J. McFadden, Jr. and Brendan L. Rhodes. FIREFIGHTERS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of March MINUTES 11, 2004 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared AMENDMENT TO the Public Hearing on Amendment to the 2004 Local Mtmicipal THE 2004 LOCAL Budget to be open: MUNICIPAL BUDGET There being no comments or objections to the 2004 Local Municipal HEARING CLOSED Budget, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. APRIL 22, 2004 PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous CARTERET BUSINESS affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared IMPROVEMENT the Public Hearing on the 2004 Budget for the Carteret Business DISTRICT Improvement District to be open: 2004 BUDGET There being no comments or objections to the Carteret Business HEARING CLOSED Improvement District 2004 Budget, the Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. RESOLUTION# 04-85 RESOLUTION #04-85 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AMENDMENT TO the Council for action. THE 2004 LOC2d. MUNICIPAL BUDGET Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios RESOLUTION #04-85 "RESOLUTION TO AMEND 2004 BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knnn, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-109 RESOLUTION #04-109 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~ CARTERET BUSINESS the Council for action. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2004 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios BUDGET RESOLUTION #04-109 "RESOLUTION APPROVING CARTERET BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 2004 BUDGET" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #04-17 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCiE # 04-17 AMENDING SALARY and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ORDINANCE#71-9 Heating to be held on May 20, 2004, upon MMS&C, by RE: DEPUTY Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENT HEAD Councilmember Parisi interrupted and said there was a slight addition that had to be made to the Ordinance. COMMENTS Borough Attorney Bergen briefly explained. APRIL 22, 2004 ORDINANCE #04-17 was introduced and adopted on First Reading as ORDINANCE # 04-17 amended and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for AMENDING Public Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004, upon MMS&C, by SALARY Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, ORDINANCE, RE: Councilmernbers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski CROSSING GUARDS voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #04-17 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE #04-18 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 04-18 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING & Heating to be held on May 20, 2004, upon MMS&C, by SUPPLEMENTING Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, CODE, CHAPTER Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski 160, ENTITLED, voted in the affirmative. CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUED USE OR ~ANCY ORDINANCE #04-18 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 160-119.1, 'CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUED USE OR OCCUPANCY' OF ARTICLE XV, 'MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS' OF CHAPTER 160, 'LAND DEVELOPMENT' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE #04-19 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 04-19 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004, upon MMS&C, by SALARY ORDINANCE RE: Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, DEPUTY Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski MUNICIPAL voted in the affirmative. DEPARTMENT ORDINANCE #04-19 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXiNG THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" APRIL 22, 2004 ORDINANCE # 04-20 ORDINANCE #04-20 was introduced and adopted on First Reading AMENDING CODE, and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public RE: VEHICLES AND Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004, upon MMS&C, by TRAFFIC, RE: NO Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote, PARKING CERTAIN Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski HOURS-ROOSEVELT voted in the affirmative. AVENUE ORDINANCE #04-20 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, 'GENERAL PROVISIONS; TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS', OF CHAPTER 254 ENTITLED 'VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET' ORDINANCE # 04-15 The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-15 was introduced and passed upon CAPITAL First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on IMPROVEMENT March 25, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on FUND RESERVE FOR March 30, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage SEWER after Public Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004 at approximately 7:00 IMPROVEMENTS 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 Councilmernbers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ORDINANCE #04-15 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $550,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND- RESERVE FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" 4 .APRIL 22, 2004 was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED Krmn, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Approved and Adopted: April 22, 2004 Introduced: March 25, 2004 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Heating: March 30, 2004 Hearing Held: April 22, 2004 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 27, 2004 The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-16 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE # 04-16 First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING March 25, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on CHAPTER 160, RE: March 30, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage PUBLICATION after Public Hearing to be held on May 20, 2004 at approximately 7:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: Mayor Reiman briefly explained the Ordinance which pertains to COMMENTS applications made to the Planning and Zoning Board. There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum ORDINANCE #04-16 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDiNG CHAPTER 160 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ~d?RIL 22, 2004 Approved and Adopted: April 22, 2004 Introduced: March 25, 2004 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: March 30, 2004 Hearing Held: April 22, 2004 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 27, 2004 A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review MEETING OPENED prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon PUBLICINPUTON MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous ALL RESOLUTIONS affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions. COMMENTS Louis Mangieri asked about Resolution #04-150. Mayor Reiman briefly explained and said it concerned Stay-Flex. Mr. Mangieri asked if they were digging on Randolph Street by Rahway Prison. Mayor Reiman said he would check on it and said he would have the Borough Engineer call NJ DOT. John Sudia commended the Mayor and Council on the traffic pattern in West Carteret and said he was glad to see the Police giving tickets to trucks. He said there was no left turn sign for Federal Blvd. Councilmember Rios spoke about the truck plan in West Carteret. Len Scheno asked how much the senior sewer rebate would be. Mayor Reiman said it would be $50.00. Mr. Scheno said it was appreciated but felt it could be more fair, it should be according to consumption. Mayor Reiman spoke about the sewer rates and how we dispose of our water in Carteret and how the rate was figured for residents and heavy users. He said they would entertain the possibility and would review it. A1 Such asked if there would be any consideration to traffic conditions in the downtown area and asked if there would be any improvements to Industrial Road. He said parking should be considered. Mayor Reiman said there would be a Public Hearing with Woodbridge Township and Carteret for the extension of Industrial Highway. He gave the details on the extension. Mr. Such asked about a four way stop sign at the Fire House. 6 APRIL 22, 2004 Mayor Reiman said there was a light traffic study being done in the COMMENTS area and they are waiting for the results before putting in a light. Mr. Such suggested installing additional Turnpike signs at Omar Avenue and Federal Blvd. Councilmember Krum spoke about some Turnpike signs. Mayor Reiman said there are supposed to be signs and said they would look into it. Mr. Such said the ratables should be increased. There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the MEETING CLOSED Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections CONSENT AGENDA on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. Councilmember Rios asked about Resolution #04-135, rejecting the COMMENTS bids and authorizing re-bid for the Scattered Site Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project; where it was. Mayor Reiman explained and said it was CDBG funds to replace broken sidewalks in front of seniors' homes in the Borough. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #04-126 through #04-155 were approved. RESOLUTION #04-126 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION# 04-126 the Council for action. DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES RES OLUTION #04-126 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO ST. JOSEPH'S SCHOOL H.S.A., ST. JOSEPH R.C. CHURCH AND LITTLE CARTERET LEAGUE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-127 RESOLUTION #04-127 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to REFUND OF TAX the Council for action. AND/OR SEWER USER FEES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm RESOLUTION #04-127 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-128 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-128 the Council for action. AMENDMENT TO THE 2004 TEMPORARY Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum BUDGET RESOLUTION #04-128 "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE ~ 2004 TEMPORARY BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-129 RESOLUTION #04-129 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-T&-M ASSOCIATES, RE: HILL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum DISTRICT PUMP STATION/DETENTION BASIN-BP AMOCO HYDROLOGY STUDIES RESOLUTION #04-129 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGiNEERiNG SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES- PUMP STATION/DETENTION BASIN-BP AMOCO HYDROLOGY STUDIES FOR THE HILL DISTRICT __ STORMWATER PROJECT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-130 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-130 the Council for action. APPROVING O-IANGE ORDER # 3- Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum PHASE II MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT RESOLUTION #04-130 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3 AND FINAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE TO ALLSTATE POWER VAC, INC.,/ PHASE II MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-131 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-131 the Council for action. APPROVING CHANGE ORDER # 3 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum 2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION #04-131 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3 AND PAYMENT CERTIFICATE #2 TO STAR OF THE SEA/ 2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-132 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-132 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO PERFORM DUTIES OF BUSINESS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum ADMINISTRATOR AS NEEDED RESOLUTION #04-132 "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO PERFORM DUTIES OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR AS NEEDED" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ~PRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-133 RESOLUTION #04-133 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING BIDS- the Council for action. MARION STREET RECONSTRUCIION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum RESOLUTION #04-133 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE MARION STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-134 RESOLUTION #04-134 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ACCEPTING the Council for action. STATEWIDE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum GRANT & AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE RESOLUTION #04-134 GRANT AGREEMENT "ACCEPTING STATEWIDE LIVABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Pm'isi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-135 REJECTING BIDS RESOLUTION #04-135 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AND AUTHORIZING the Council for action. RE-BID-SCbiI'I'ERED SITE SIDEWALK REHABILITATION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krmn PROJECT RESOLUTION #04-135 "REJECTING BIDS AND REAUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR SCATTERED SITE SIDEWALK REHABILITATION PROJECT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Pat/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 10 APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-136 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-136 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING BIDS- BEVERAGE AND Upon MMS&C, by Coun¢ilmembers Sitarz and Krum SNACK MACHINES RESOLUTION #04-136 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR BEVERAGE AND SNACK MACHINES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-137 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLU'IION # 04-137 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum FOR BAIT AND TACKLE RESOLUTION #04-137 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR BAIT AND TACKLE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-138 RESOLUTION #04-138 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING the Council for action. RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR A SWEEPER Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum VACUL~ RESOLUTION #04-138 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR A SWEEPER VACUUM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 11 APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-139 RESOLUTION #04-139 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR the Council for action. MARGARET GRODZKI Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum RESOLUTION #04-139 ~ "APPROViNG LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR MARGARET GRODZKI" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-140 RESOLUTION #04-140 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to FILING OF A the Council for action. RE CYCLING TONNAGE GRANT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum RESOLUTION #04-140 "AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-141 RESOLUTION #04-141 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING MAYOR the Council for action. TO EX]~CUTE SMART FUTURE GRANT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum AGREEMENT RESOLUTION #04-141 "AUTHORIZiNG THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SMART FUTURE GRANT AGREEMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 12 APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-142 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-142 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING BIDS- MOBILE LEAF & Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krurn TRASH GOLLECIING VEHICLE RESOLUTION #04-142 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR A MOBILE LEAF AND TRASH COLLECTING VEHICLE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-143 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-143 the Council for action. SUPPORTING GOVERNOR'S Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum DECISION TO APPEAL AMERICAN TRUCKING CASE RES OLUTION #04-143 "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GOVERNOR'S DECISION TO APPEAL AMERICAN TRUCKING CASE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-144 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-144 the Council for action. CREATING HANDICAPPED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum PARKING SPACES RESOLUTION #04-144 "CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES FOR 80 DANIEL STREET AND 74 WILLOW STREET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 13 APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-145 RESOLUTION #04-145 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AMENDING the Council for action. RE SOLUTION # 04-102 REQUESTING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum FUNDING FOR LOWER WASHINGTON RESOLUTION #04-145 w "AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-102 AUTHORIZiNG CARTERET URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR LOWER WASHINGTON AVENUE PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND BUILDING FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-146 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-146 the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVI(~S-GENOVA, Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm BURNS & VEKNOIA RE: ONGOING LABOR M~I'ILRS RESOLUTION #04-146 -- "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- GENOVA BURNS & VERNOIA" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-147 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-147 the Council for action. APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum EMPLOYEES TO THE SUMMER PROGRAM RESOLUTION #04-147 "APPOiNTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES w TO THE SUMMER PROGRAM" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 14 APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-148 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-148 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING BIDS- DIESEL EXHAUST Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum SYSTEM RESOLUTION #04-148 "AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR A DIESEL EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET FIRE DEPARTMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED NaPles, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-149 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-149 the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-SO-IOOR Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum DEPALMA, RE: PREPARATION OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LANDFILL RESOLUTION #04-149 PROJECT "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- SCHOOR DEPALMA ENGINEERING" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-150 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-150 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECU IE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT, RE: PORT READING- CARTERET,LLC RES OLUTION #04-150 "AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT- PORT READING, CARTERET LLC" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 15 APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-151 RESOLUTION #04-151 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING the Council for action. EMERGENT REPAIRS TO INDUSTRIAL/ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum MIDDLESEX AVENUE RESOLUTION #04-151 ~ "AUTHORIZING EMERGENT REPAIRS TO THE CARTERET INDUSTRIAL ROAD/MIDDLESEX AVENUE" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Pafisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-152 RESOLUTION #04-152 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to REQUESTING the Council for action. SUPPORT FOR EXCLUDING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum VEHICLES OVER DESIGNED WEIGHT FOR CERTAIN STREETS RESOLUTION #04-152 "RESOLUTION TO THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY FREEHOLDERS REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR EXCLUDING VEHICLES OVER DESIGNATED WEIGHT FOR CERTAiN STREETS" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-153 RESOLUTION #04-153 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES, T&M ASSOCIATES, RE: 2004 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum ROAD PROGRAM RESOLUTION #04-153 "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGiNEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES- 2004 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 16 APRIL 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-154 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-154 the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-T&M Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum ASSOCIATES, RE: SMART GROWII-t GRANT AND RESOLUTION #04-154 TRANSIT VILLAGE APPLICATION "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- T&M ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-155 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-155 the Council for action. APPOINTING SENIOR CITIZEN OMNIBUS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum OPERATOR RESOLUTION #04-155 "APPOINTING A PART-TIME/PER DIEM OMNIBUS OPERATOR FOR SENIOR CITIZEN TRANSPORTATION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Padsi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the BOROUGH OF Borough of Jamesburg-Resolution supporting Assembly Concurent JAMESBURG Resolution No. 122, Re: Requiring federal funds received by State under Medicare Perscription Program to be used to expand PAAD and Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program. TOWNSHIP OF ABERDEEN The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the Township of Aberdeen-Resolution requesting State change system by which property tax bills are issued. EAST BRUNSWICK The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the Township of East Brunswick-Resolution urging State Property Tax Reimbursement Program be revised to provide a tax freeze for qualified Senior Citizens. 17 APRIL 22, 2004 Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz all bills-- PAYMENT OF BILLS appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. REPORTS The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: DEPARTMENT 1. Clerk's Office-March 2004 Upon unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said STANDING (X)MMITfEES outlets were installed in the Senior Center and all safety checks were done. She said the floors in the Sports Center and the Police Facility were re-done. She said lights are going out at the field by the Library, the circuits were tripping and lights were going out during games, the problem has been taken care of. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Pafisi spoke about the School Board Election and congratulated the candidates who won. He said the budget failed and the Borough auditors would be looking at the budget. He said there would be a meeting with board members on May 12th and a budget heating on May 18th to finalize. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Krum spoke about Safe Kids Day that -- was held on April 17th and honored New Jersey State Trooper Scales who died while on duty at Interchange 12 doing safety checks. He reported progress. 18 APRIL 22, 2004 POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said three officers attended a STANDING 911 basic telecommunication class and eight officers attended classes COMMII'IEES for tracks and terrorism and classes on Homeland Security. He spoke about the "Click-it-or-Ticket" seatbelt program the Borough will be participating in again this year. He said the Community Watch Program will be held on May 12th the subject will be Identity Thief. He said the police participated in Safe Kids Day and said it was a big success. He said on April 15th the police initiated a S.N.A.P. Program, which is a Safe Neighborhood Awareness Project that was very successful, he briefly explained the program. He reported progress. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said the pot holes are being fixed and gave the Streets and Roads Department phone number. He asked that residents tie their branches when putting them at the curb for the Recycling Department. He said the Sewer Department is cleaning catch basins in West Carteret and cleaning and TV'ing the sewer line on Marion Street. He said the Borough Garage has repaired all the snow removal equipment. He said body work on police cars is complete and the motor and transmission has been repaired on the senior transport bus. He reported progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said the School Board will have their Re-Organization meeting on May 5t~ and said she would then contact the proper people to set up a meeting with the Liaison Committee. Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION: WORKER'S MEMORIAL DAY RECOGNIZING APRIL 28, 2004 AS WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY IN MEMORY OF WORKERS WHO HAVE DIED OR HAVE BEEN INJURED ON THEIR JOBS WHEREAS, thirty (30) years ago, the United States Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every American worker the right to a safe job; and WHEREAS, labor unions and their allies have fought hard to make that promise a reality, by winning workplace protections that have saved hundreds of thousands of lives and prevented millions of workplace injuries; and WHEREAS, despite decades of struggle by workers and their unions having resulted in significant improvements in working conditions, the toll of workplace injuries, illnesses and death remains enormous; and 19 APRIL 22, 2004 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, each year more than sixty thousand (60,000) workers die WORKER'S from job injuries and illnesses and another six million (6,000,000) are MEMORIAL DAY injured; and (Continued) WHEREAS, the unions of the AFL-CIO have honored these workers on April 28tn, each year since 1989, observing said date as Workers' Memorial Day; said date being the anniversary of the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the day of a similar remembrance in Canada; and WHEREAS, every year hundreds of communities and work sites recognize workers who have been killed or injured on the job and trade unionists around the globe now mark April 28 as an International Day of Mourning; and WHEREAS, on April 28, 2004 the unions of the AFL-CIO will observe Workers' Memorial Day to remember those who have suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe workplaces. NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN, Mayor of the Borough of Carteret along with the Borough Council, do hereby proclaim April 28, 2004, Workers' Memorial Day in the Borough, and hereby encourage all Americans to remember the thousands of workers who are injured and die each year from workplace hazards, to support efforts to implement and maintain strong laws and protections to prevent job injuries and illnesses, and to defend the promise of safe jobs for all workers. Mayor Reiman spoke about the energy saver program entitled "Save a COMMENTS Light, St~ve a Life. He said there would be 7,000 light bulbs given out May 11 at the Community Center. He thanked the Crossing Guards who donated part of their lunch hour to put labels on the light bulbs. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios said the STANDING lights at Mustillo Field are going to be corrected and upgraded. He COMMITI'kE said the fountain at Carteret Pond is installed and will nm daily. He said the Veteran's Monument pavers will be placed and flower boxes will be put in. He said the Hot House has been repaired. He said Sportsmen's Field sod has been vandalized. He spoke about the seminar that will be held on May 17th at 1:30 P.M. at the Community Center for seniors regarding scare artists. He thanked Vince and Carole Manetta, Michelle Grandell, Gloria Goodrich and Andy Mazan from the World Trade Center Scholarship Fund Committee and said it was a complete success. He said the Police and Fire vs. Teachers Charity Basketball game raised two thousand eighty three dollars and the total for the scholarships to be given out to Carteret students is $5,900.00. He reported continued progress. 20 APRIL 22, 2004 There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURN Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, Municipal Clerk KMB/cp 21 ~PRIL 22, 2004 GOUNCIL MEETING 22