HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002/01/01 JANUARY 1, 2002
The Re-Organization Meeting of the Governing Body of the Borough RE-ORGANIZATION
of Carteret was called to order by Mayor James A. Failace on Tuesday, [,IEETING
January 1, 2002, at the Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt
Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 12:00 Noon.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Daniel Reiman " Ronald Rios
" Janet Santoro
" Buddy Sohayda
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Noted absent were Councilmembers Jack Fazekas and Remy
Quinones.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Councilmember Santoro in the absence 2001
of Committee Chairperson Quinones said she did not get a report. She STANDING COI~ItlT'EI!;ES
said the Library did open this year there are still some problems but it
-- is an active building and they are using the Community Center. She
said she hoped that this year they could close out some of the problems
that are still existing with the Library. She said Borough Hall is still
waiting for some money to rehabilitate and she felt this year would
bring them to some direction as to where they are going with Borough
Hall. She reported progress.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman
said they had a much better year than they expected as far as surplus.
He said there was about one point nine million dollars in surplus. He
said the Council was concerned the Borough would have to make up
the difference next year. He said they are moving ahead with the
Waterfront Project, they would be rebidding and would be meeting
with the County and State Officials. He said the Council had some
concerns with the 2002 budget the first was taken care of with the
surplus and the other was State Aid and he hoped that the money
would be coming in from the State. He said the insurance had been a
big issue and they were looking at an eight hundred thousand-dollar
increase for insurance. He said one of the Resolutions today says the
Borough will be entering into an agreement with Central Jersey Joint
-- Insurance Fund with twenty six other Municipalities and School
Boards and felt this would be a one hundred and eighty thousand
dollar savings for the 2002 budget. He said this would take them
down to an increase of three hundred and fifty thousand dollars, lie
said everyone's insurance is going up since the September llth
tragedy. He reported progress.
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FIRE: Committee Chairperson Rios said the Fire Department
2001 responded to over one thousand calls in 2001 which was a thirty
STANDING COMMITTEES
(Continued) percent increase from last year and felt there were many
accomplishments in 2001. He said last year the Fire Department
started a new program called "File of Life" which was a collection of
critical information that ~vas used by emergency services to better
provide proper care in the event of an emergency. He said this
information is put in a magnetic holder on the person's refrigerator for
easy access during an emergency. He said the Fire Department has
already distributed over one thousand cards to the residents of
Carteret, which have been used in several emergencies. He said they
took delivery of the new Fire Engine, #4. He said this replaced a 1981
Fire Engine that was plagued by problems. He said they are
continuing to replace old and obsolete equipment. He said each
Firefighter was issued their own personal air mask. He said the
Morning Check-Up Program proved its importance when one of the
participants fell and broke his pelvis and lay on the floor unable to
move. He said the Free Smoke Detector and Battery Replacement
Program, where the Firefighters carry smoke detectors and batteries on
the fire trucks and give them to residents when they are on a call if
they need one. He said the smoke detectors and batteries have been
provided by the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety. He said both
Career and Volunteer Firefighters have attended training over the year
at various Fire Academies. He said the Volunteer Cadet Program has
been a renewed interest this year for High School Students. He said
the First Responder Program has also been important in helping to
provide quick and professional emergency medical care. He went on
to speak about each of the programs the Fire Department offers the
citizens. He congratulated Captain William Richert for being named
Fire Inspector of the Year in Middlesex County for 2001. He said
because of the tragic events of September 11th the Fire Department
would be accenting training and education for its Firefighters to better
carry out the mission of serving and protecting the lives and property
of the citizens of the Borough of Carteret for the New Year. He said it
has been an honor and a pleasure to serve as the Chairman of the Fire
Committee. He said he has a good relationship with the Fireman and
reported progress.
PARKS & RECREATION: Councilmember Rios in the absence of
Committee Chairperson Fazekas said their primary focus over the next
few months was the completion of Shore Crest Park and are now
shifting their attention to the baseball fields and the surrounding areas.
He said this is all scheduled to be complete by opening day. He said in
the Spring and if weather allows, they would be planting twenty trees
and resodding the whole park, and until then he apologized for the
temporary inconvenience. He said they would be planting trees in
Cornell Park, and protective coating, sealing and relining of the
basketball courts in Chrome Park and as time and manpower allow,
they would be doing minor repairs to other ball fields in preparation of
opening day for Softball and Baseball. He said they would have to put
some time and money into temporary relief for some major problems
in the pond in Carteret Park. He said they ~vould be starting the tree
program in the next few weeks and he knew there were a lot of people
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who were anxiously awaiting to resolve that problem. He said Mr. 2001
Kately who is in charge of the Parks has done a great job and thanked STANDING COMMITTEES
Mr. Kately and the Parks Department workers who have done a great (Continued)
job over the year. He reported continued progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Santoro said in August they had
their annual "National Night Out" which was a huge success and
hOtPhed next year would be as successful. She said after the September
11 disaster five Police Officers volunteered their time at the site of
the Terrorist Attack in New York. She said in the days following the
attack numerous Carteret Police Officers and Firefighters have
volunteered their time at Ground Zero and Staten Island. She said in
December two Police Officers were honored and she reiterated some
highlights of the arrests that took place during the year. She said she
was proud to announce John Pieczyski as Police Chief. She said
Carteret's Police Department responded to over eighteen thousand
calls and went on to detail the numbers on several calls, reports, arrests
and summonses that took place during the past year. She said there are
fifty Police Officers and eight Dispatchers and in 2002 they will hire
additional Police Officers. She thanked each of the Police Officers for
a terrific job, they make Carteret proud and felt no one should forget
the job the Police Officers do.
-- PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sohayda said they had a
great year in all the Public Works Departments. He said Recycling is
keeping up with the high standards according to the State manual but it
is costing the town more to get rid of the recyclables and we used to
get more money for them. He said that would be something that had
to be looked at in the New Year and dealt with in another fashion. He
said the Sewer Department has had a tremendous amount of work and
they found over 200 illegal connections in Carteret alone. He said
they have been rectifying those on a weekly/monthly basis, lie said
the Garage is keeping up with the high level of maintenance of more
vehicles, lie said the town has acquired a new vacuum truck and bus
and has not had to send any work out even though they had men out.
He said they have paved about eighteen streets at a phenomenal fee
and hoped next year's Council could accomplish the same next year
with the help of the County. He said the Streets and Roads has been
keeping up their daily tasks and moving on. He said he wanted to
thank everyone in the Public Works Departments since he was the
Chairperson of the Department for two years and thanked them from
the bottom of his heart for making his life easier. He thanked Senator
Joe Vitale and John Wisniewski for their help over the last two years
in helping the Council get money for things. He wished everyone a
happy, healthy, prosperous and blessed New Year. He reported
progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Councilmember Santoro in the absence of
Committee Chairperson Fazekas said the schools opened this year.
She said she felt there was a lot of work undertaken and they did an
excellent job. She said the schools are the main vocal point in the
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town and felt everyone who rides by the High School could appreciate
the work that was done and the level the school has been raised in our
eyes in Carteret. She reported progress.
MAYOR FAILACE Mayor Failace welcomed Senator Joseph Vitale and Assemblyman
John Wisniewski and thanked them for coming today. He said they
have been good friends to Carteret and would like to get some more
money from them for the town. He thanked Councilwoman Quinones
and Councilman Fazekas for their dedication and service to the
Borough of Carteret. He said they have plaques for them and would
give them out another time since they could not be here today.
ADJOURNED There being no further business, the Borough Council of 2001
SINE DIE adjourned Sine Die upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and
Sohayda and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4)
Councilmembers present.
OATHS OF Municipal Clerk, Kathleen M. Barney, invited Senator Joseph Vitale to
OFFICE- administer the Oath of Office to Councilmember Frank D. Parisi and
COUNCIL-ELECT Assemblyman John Wisniewski to administer the Oath of Office to
PARISI & Councilmember Brian Sosnowski. At this time, they respectively,
SOSNOWSKI took their seats on the dais.
2002 COUNCIL Upon individual roll call vote, the following were noted present:
ROLL CALL
Councilmember Frank Parisi " Daniel Reiman
" Ronald Rios
Janet Santoro
" Buddy Sohayda
" Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
STATEMENT OF The Clerk stated that on December 28, 2001, in full compliance with
MEETING NOTICE the Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of today's meeting was sent to
The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board.
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Deacon Philip Fiore, from St. Joseph's Church in Carteret gave the INVOCATION
Invocation.
Mayor Failace led the audience in a Moment of Silent Prayer and the PRAYER, PLEDGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Failace asked for a motion to nominate a Council President. NOMINATION OF
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sohayda, COUNCILMEMBER
Councilmember Janet Santoro was nominated for the position of SANTORO NOMINATED
Council President.
Mayor Failace directed the Clerk to poll the Council on VOTE ON O30NC~
Councilmember Santoro's nomination. SANTORO" S N(IIINATIC~I
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmember Parisi, Reiman, Rios,
Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman the 2002 Rules 2002 ADOPTION
of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, OF RULES OF COUNCIl
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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RULES
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2002 RULES 2002
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RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL --
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules
of Order".
ARTICLE II
MAYOR
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the
Council shall conduct the meetings thereof. He/she shall see that the
laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are faithfully
executed and followed. He/she recommend to the Council such
ordinances, resolutions or actions that he/she shall deem necessary or
expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of the Borough.
He/she shall maintain peace and good order and have power to
suppress all tumultuous assemblies in the Borough. The Mayor shall
oversee the daily departmental and agency responsibility of the
Borough. In this absence this duty shall be assumed by the Council
President. (See R.S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. He/she shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest
order decorum, and he/she shall cause the removal of ail persons who
interrupt the orderly proceedings of the Council.
SECTION 3. He/she shall decide all questions of order subject to an
appeal to the Council.
SECTION 4. In absence of the Mayor, or if he/she is unable to
perform his/her duties, the council President (or, in his/her inability to
act, the Councilmember having the longest term as such in consecutive
years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute. (See R.S.40:88-3).
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2002 RULES
ART1CLEIII OF COUNCIL
BOROUGH CLERK.
SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon
-- him/her by revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By-Laws. (See
R.S.40:87-54 et seq.).
SECTION 2. He/she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books
properly and fully indexed and shall perform all the duties usually
devolving upon such officer; and in addition, such other duties or
services as the Mayor or Council may direct.
SECTION 3. He/she and/or the Deputy or Assistant Clerk shall be
the liaison officer between the Civil Service Commission and the
Borough of Carteret.
ARTICLE IV_
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on January
First at Twelve O'CLOCK Noon, or, during the first seven days of
January in any year (See R.S,40:88-1).
SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the
time and place for holding regular meetings during the ensuing year,
which time and place shall be the first and third Thursday of the
month, with the exception of July and August, which time shall be the
third Thursday of the month, 7:30 P.M., at the Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. In the event of
a holiday the meeting shall be held on the Tuesday of the same week.
The public shall receive due notice of the meetings pursuant to the
"Open Public Meetings Act".
SECTION 3. At the annual meeting, the Council will elect one of its
members as Council President to serve for the calendar year. (See
R.S. 40:88-2 and 3).
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall, when necessary, call special meetings
of the Council, in case of his neglect or refusal, and four members of
the Council may call such meetings at such time and place in such
-- Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of special meetings
reasonable advance notice considered to be of forty-eight hours except
in case of emergency shall be given in person to all members of the
Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S. 40:28-24).
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2002 RULES SECTION 5. On the Thursday preceding every regular Council
OF COUNCIL Meeting, the Council shall meet at the Municipal Court/Police Facility
at 7:00 P.M.. This shall be known as the official Agenda Meeting. At
this meeting the agenda of that week's regular Council Meeting shall
be planned. Resolutions, ordinances or other items of business being
proposed by a S~anding Committee or member of the Council shall be
considered by the whole Council. If the majority of the Council agrees
to put the proposal on the agenda for the business meeting, it shall then
be turned over to the Borough Attorney to be put in its proper legal
form. The Council shall be polled in alphabetic order to determine if
any new business will be proposed and the nature of its subject matter.
Any business not placed on the agenda shall be out of order and
prohibited. Where, however, the majority of the Council present at a
regular, special or adjourned meeting of the Council approve the
matter not previously listed on the agenda, such matter may then be
considered. The public shall receive due notice of the agenda
meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act". Discussion at
the agenda meetings shall be limited to those invited to participate by
the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised Statutes of
New Jersey, viz.; three Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in the
absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See R.S. 40:88-1).
SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those
assembled shall have the power and are hereby authorized to set a new
meeting date, and then adjourn.
SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed viz.:
1. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of minutes
5. Introduction of Ordinances
6. Public Portion of Resolutions
7. Introduction of Resolutions
8. Payment of Bills
9. Presentation of communication, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion
12. Adjournment
SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak on
the contents of the proposed resolutions. The public shall not be
allowed to address the council while they are taking action on the
resolutions. No one may be allowed more than five (5) minutes when
addressing the Council.
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SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by 2002 RULES
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__ alphabetic order of the members of Council.
SECTION 11. During the last public discussion portion of a Council
Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted to
discuss matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their
speaking to five (5) minutes per person.
SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may be
changed by a majority vote of the members of the Council present at
such meeting.
SECTION 13. Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or
specially provided in the By-Laws, all action of the Council shall be
by a majority vote of those present.
SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or when
ordered by the Mayor, or when directed by Statute, a roll call vote
-- shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered in the minutes of the
meeting.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such
appointment subject to the concurrence of a majority of the Council.
The Mayor shall see that all matters referred to the committees are
acted upon and reported promptly. Should a majority of the Council
not concur in the appointment by the Mayor of any Councilmembers
to any committee a majority of the members of said Council are
hereby empowered to make such appointment.
SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council
consisting of three Councilmembers, with the first named
Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual
Meeting, viz.:
1. Buildings and Grounds
2. Finance and Administration
3. Fire
4. Parks and Recreation/Shade Tree Commission
5. Police
6. Public Works
7. Board of Education Liaison
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2002 RULES Committee members shall meet and/or consult during the first and
OF COUNCIL fourth weeks of each month as the need arise in order to conduct their
respective committee business. They also shall coordinate their
common efforts, so as to adhere to requirements of all local
Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as purchasing practices and
procedures for the benefit of the Borough. Each Councilmember shall
be a member of at least one committee, and will be a committee head
of at least one committee, as an obligation of his council duties.
Failure of a Councilperson to assume these responsibilities may result
in appropriate action by the Council as a whole, e.g., withholding of
pay and benefits.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing
Committees shall perform the following functions:
1. DEPARTEMNT OF BUILDING AND GROUNDS:
This committee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned
buildings.
2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The primary function of this committee is to assist the
Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual budget
to be prepared on or before February 15, of each year as
well as providing assistance for the proper coordination of
purchasing functions and needs of the departments and
agencies which the Standing Committee of the Borough
represents.
This committee shall be responsible for the personnel and
equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk, Assessor,
Collection-Treasurer, Building Inspector, Department of
Welfare, Engineer, Auditor and Attorney. In addition, the
Chairperson of this Committee shall also serve on the
Welfare Board.
3. FIRE
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and
equipment of the Fire Department, including all firehouses.
4.PARKS AND RECREATION/SHADE TREE
COMMISSION:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and
equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE:
This committee shall be responsible for the personnel and
equipment of the Police Department and facility.
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6. PUBLIC WORKS: OF COUNCIL
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel and
equipment of the Streets and Roads Department, Municipal
Garage Services, Recycling Department, Sewerage
Department, including street cleaning and the borough
dump.
7. _BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:_
SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and
facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory, Borough
Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held
responsible for any or all of its acts.
SECTION 5. A Standing committee shall:
1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory
limitations; carry on the routine activities for which it has
primary responsibility.
2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
1. Make promises or commitments to anyone which directly
or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such manner or make decisions which set a
precedent or violate established Council policy.
3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the approval of
the Council.
SECTION 7. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes
other that those included in the duties of the Standing committees by a
majority vote of the Council.
SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special
-- Committee shall be prepared to report to the Council at each regular
meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his/her
Committee.
SECTION 9. All department heads in charge of Direct Supervision of
Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a monthly report on
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2002 RULES his/her department activities and achievements and a report on the
OF COONCIL conduct of his/her employees including sick leave, overtime and
attendance. The report is to be submitted to the Department
Chairperson and the Clerk for proper filing.
ARTICLE VI
BILLS, CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough shall
be in writing and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and on such
forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through the
Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be
sworn to by the claimant before submission for approval and payment,
verifying that the work or materials have been supplied, or services
rendered, to the Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or
order. Borough Ordinance #45-1, et seq., sets forth the specific
procedures in connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the
requirements thereto.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent
Ordinance, Resolution #89-300 and other formerly adopted resolutions
of Council and State Statute, no vendor's request for payment, supplies
or services rendered shall be honored unless properly completed. No
Borough Officer, Official, Agency Head or any other Borough
employee, may purchase any article, item, material, service or
equipment for use by the Borough, except in accordance with the
provisions contained in Borough Ordinances 45-1, et seq. - Purchasing
Agent.
SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase orders,
vouchers, bills or claims to be paid by the Borough shall be in
accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance 45-1, et seq., which
shall govern all purchasing vvithin the Borough, and shall be the sole
guide, subject to requirements of State Statute. The Finance
Department, having confirmed compliance with the provisions of the
Purchasing Ordinance, shall refer all verified bills, claims and
vouchers recommended for payment to the Council. The Finance
Department shall prepare a list of the total amount of the individual
vouchers approved by each committee, and subsequently recommend
for payment by the Financing Committee, according to budgetary
appropriations. The Finance Department shall keep an accurate
running total as to any appropriation for payment of any particular
account or accounts, or for any particular services or supplies, so as to
be available to provide this information readily. The Finance
Department shall also maintain costs and/or a voucher trail as to all
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vouchers which have been paid and shall be paid. Authorization to 2002 RULES
draw checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the OF COUNCIL
Councilmembers shall be made by formal resolution of the Council, in
compliance with applicable State Statute. The Chief Finance Officer
delegate the above duties/function but in all cases shall be responsible
for compliance.
SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall
accompany all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said checks
are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and Borough Clerk
for original and/or mechanical signatures.
SECTION 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be
filed in a safe place in the Finance Department Office.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council may
propose amendments to these By-Laws, at any regular meeting or
-- adjourned regular meeting.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment shall be considered for
adoption at the next regular or adjourned regular meeting of the
Council, after its introduction. The proposed amendment shall be
adopted by a majority vote of the Governing Body present at the
meeting and shall become effective immediately.
ARTICLE VIII
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By-Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of
Council concurred in by a majority of the Members of Council. The
By-Laws shall become effective immediately after adoption and shall
remain in effect for no longer than December 31st of the calendar year
in which the By-Laws were adopted.
ARTICLE IX.
SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these rules
shall be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be suspended
or removed.
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2002 RULES ARTICLE X
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The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Collector-
Treasurer, Borough Auditor, Business Administrator and Police
Director shall submit the following written reports to the Mayor and to
the members of Council:
1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters
being handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly
"Progress Report" to be submitted prior to the first meeting
of the next month.
2. Project or Case Report - Reports that will give in detail all
facts about the projects or cases completed by either or both
the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough
Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director, to be
presented before the meeting next following the completion
of the case or project.
3. Special Reports - To deal with any special information the
Borough Council may need to be informed on any new case
or project of either the Attorney, Engineer, Collector-
Treasurer, or Auditor. To be presented as soon as needed
and requested by majority vote of Borough Council.
4. Year End Reports These will summarize work for the
year by the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough
Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director. They
will be presented to the Mayor and Councilmembers prior
to the first regular meeting of the Council in the next
succeeding year. They will serve to acquaint new officials
with prior and continuing activities of the Borough
Attorney, Borough Auditor, Borough Engineer, Business
Administrator and Police Director.
tESOLUTION #02-1 RESOLUTION #02-1 entitled
)ESIGNATING OFFICIAL
tE: ASSESMENTS FOR "DESIGNATiNG OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
4UNICIPAL ~ AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR
MUNICiPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Reiman. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the --
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #02-1 ~vas adopted.
[DOPTED
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RESOLUTION ~02-2
RESOLUTION #02-2 entitled DESIGNATING OFFICIAl
"DESIGNATiNG OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES FOR TO ISSUE TAX SEAR(It
THE BOROUGH OF cARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios a.n?
Reiman. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Pansy,
Reiman, Palos, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #02-2 was adopted.
RESOLUTION ~02-3
RESOLUTION #02-3entitled DESIGNATING
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWPAPERS OF OFFICIAL NEwSPAPTER~
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Reiman
and Sohayda. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #02-3 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION ~02-4
RESOLUTION #02-4 entitled DESIGNATING OFFICI~
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF DEPOSITORIES
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #02-4 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION ~02-5
RESOLUTION #02-5 entitled FIXING RATE OF
"FIXING P~TE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED ON INTEREST TO BE
CHARGED ON ~
DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS" TAXES & ASSMENTS
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Reiman. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #02-5 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION #02-6 RESOLUTION #02-6 entitled
APPOINTING A
BOROUGH ATTORNEY "APPOINTING A BOROUGH ATTORNEY
FOR THE YEAR 2002"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro --
and Sohayda. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #02-6 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #02-7 RESOLUTION#02-7 entitled
APPOINTING A
MUNICIPAL AUDITOR "APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR 2002"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Sohayda. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #02-7 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #02-8 RESOLUTION #02-8 entitled
S. PPOINTING A
5OROUGH ENGINEER "APPOINTING A BOROUGH ENGINEER"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
~DOPTED RESOLUTION #02-8 was adopted.
IESOLUTION #02-9 RESOLUTION #02-9 entitled
iPPOINTIG A
~OROUGH PROSECUTOR "APPOINTING A BOROUGH PROSECUTOR"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Sohayda. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, --
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #02-9 was adopted.
,DOPTED
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RESOLUTION {02-10
RESOLUTION #02-10 entitled APPOINTING A
PUBLIC DEFENDER
"APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Sohayda. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #02-10 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION ~02-11
RESOLUTION #02-11 entitled APPOINTING
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE REPRESENTATIVES TO
SERVE ON THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND THE CARTERET HOUSING, CARTERET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD" ~PMI~Ir ~
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #02-11 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #02-12
RESOLUTION #02-12 entitled APPOINTING
REPRESENTATIVES
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE TO OFFICE OF AGINI
IN THE OFFICE OF AGING"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Reiman. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
__ affirmative.
RESOLUTION #02-12 was adopted. ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION #02-13 RESOLUTION #02-13 entitled
ESTABLISHING A
PETTY-CASH FUND
"ESTABLISHING A PETTY-CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A.40-A:5-21"
was introduced and moved from adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Sohayda. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #02-13 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #02-14 entitled
RESOLUTION #02-14
APPOINTING MEMBERS "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD FOR THE
TO THE BOARD FOR DISABLED FOR THE YEAR 2002"
THE DISABLED
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #02-14 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #02-15 RESOLUTION #02-15 entitled
APPOINTING PUBLIC
AGENCY COMPLIANCE
DFFICER FOR "APPOINTING PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS"
REQUIREMENTS
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
~tDOPTED RESOLUTION #02-15 was adopted.
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RESOLUTION {02-i6
RESOLUTION #02-16entitled APPOINTING CLASS 3
PLANNING BOARD
MEMBER
"APPOINTING CLASS 3 MEMBER TO THE PLANNING
BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Sosnowski. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #02-16 was adopted.
RESOLUTION ~:02-17
RESOLUTION #02-17 entitled APPOINTING MEMBERS
TO THE UEZ-ZONE
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE UEZ-ZONE DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION" CORPORATION
-- was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION 02-17 was adopted. ADOPTED
RESOLUTION ~=02-18
RESOLUTION #02-18 entitled PROVIDING A
TEMPORARY BUDGET
FOR 2002
"PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
2002 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-19"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers pafi~i and
-- Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Re,man,
Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #01- l 8 was adopted. ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION #02-19 RESOLUTION #02-19 entitled
AUTHORIZING AGRIzI~I,fl!INT
~- -El{ EX~]{~JJ{{D]lqARY
I,~ISPI~.i~'{ gl~ ~ "AUTHORIZ~G AG~EMENT FOR EXT~O~ARY,
~: 2~2 ~ ~SPECWIED SERVICES"
was introduced ~d moved for adoption by Councilmembers Santoro
and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Pafisi,
Reims, ~os, Santoro, Sohayda ~d Sosnowski voted in the
affi~ative.
ADOPTED RESOLUTION #02-19 was adopted.
NAMING OF Council President Janet Santoro named the 2002 Standing
2002 Committees, the first name denotes the Chairperson.
STANDING
COMMITTEES
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: SOSNOWSKI, Reiman, Santoro
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: REIMAN, Santoro, Parisi
FIRE: SOHAYDA, Rios, Sosnowski
PARKS & RECREATION/SHADE TREE: RIOS, Parisi, Sosnowski
POLICE: SANTORO, Sohayda, Rios
PUBLIC WORKS: PARISI, Sohayda, Reiman
BOARD OF EDUCATION: PARISI, Sosnowski, Santoro
ADOPTED Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the 2002 Standing
Committees. Councilmember Sohayda second the motion. Upon
individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Rios, Santoro,
Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Reiman abstained on Fire and voted in the affirmative on all other
Standing Committees.
COMMENTS At this time the Mayor announced his appointments for Mayor's Aide,
Board for the Disabled, Middlesex County Transportation Committee
and Planning Board but for the sake of continuity the appointments
have been placed in the following order.
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MAYOR ' S
APPOIN~__TEE T__ERM_ AIR POLLUTION BOARD
_OFFICE
Air Pollution Inspector Ellen Ransdell 12/31/02
__ Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Reiman second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Air Pollution Secretary Diane Kish 12/31/02
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Reiman second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
BOARD OF ADJUSIltM~
Board of Ad'ustment Adrian Cece 12/31/05
Member
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
__ Councilmembers parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
James Brown 12/31/05
Member
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Alternative #1 Vincent Bonilla 12/31/02
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
12/31/02
Alternate #2 Greg Setar
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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BOARD OF HEALTH Board of Health
Member Joseph Sitar, Jr. 12/31/05
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Santoro second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Michael Kruppa 12/31/05
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Santoro second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
LIBRARY BOARD Board of Trustees
Free Public Library
Member Anthony Bonventure 12/31/06
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
LOCAL ASSISTANCE Local Assistance Board
BOARD Member Garson Gruhin 12/31/05
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Council Daniel Reiman 12/31/02
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
RECREATION Recreation
DONMISSION Member Michelle Grandell 12/31/06
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Sanioro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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Member Carlos Quinones 12/31/06 RECREATION BOARD
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Subcommittee Member Debra Aleksandrieh 12/31/02
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Subcommittee Member Marilyn Musco 12/31/02
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
BEZ-ZONE
UEZ-Zone Development Corporation. 12/31/02 DEYELO~ OJRPCllATI0
Borough Official Vincent Marietta
__ Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Voting Member Nancy McMickle 12/31/02
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Voting Member Leonard Sitar 12/31/03
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Voting Member Robert Brown 12/31/04
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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UEZ-ZONE Voting Member Chris Fiore 12/31/05
O3R_PORATI(I~I Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Advisory Board
Member David Crudup 12/31/02
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Reverend Dickerson 12/31/02
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Ron Simon 12/31/02
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Sol Deiner 12/31/03
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Laura Tarrant 12/31/03
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Jean Lutz 12/31/03
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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Member Judy Leshko 12/31/04 LIEZ-ZCltE
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Bill Durham 12/31/04
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member George Strangos 12/31/04
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Yash Patel 12/31/05
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Eileen Kerekes 12/31/05
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member John Riley 12/31/05
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Sosnowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
ETHIC" S BOARD
Ethics Board
-- Member Thomas Deverin 12/31/06
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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ETHIC" S BOARD Member(public) Thomas Deverin 12/31/06
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member (public) Doc John Fenick 12/31/06
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the a£firmative.
Member Father Taras Chubenko 12/31/05
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Al Waish 12/31/04
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Frank James 12/31/04
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Member Fred Gerstler 12/31/04
Councilmember Reiman made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Rios second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
REDEVELOPMENT Redevelopment Agency
AGENCY Member Olusoga Onafowora 12/31/06
Councilmember Santoro made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Reiman second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and
Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
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The Mayor made the following appointments, needing no Council MAYOR'S APK)INlllIlqlS
confirmation.
Aide to Mayor Joseph Gentile Jeffrey Pino 12/31/02
Board for the Disabled.
-- Executive Director Joanne Kisselman 12/31/02
Member Frank Walsh 12/31/02
Middlesex County
Transportation
Committee Dennis McFadden 12/31/02
~ 12/31/02
Class 2-Borough Official Anthony Neibert
Class 4-Member Remy Quinones 12/31/05
Alternate #1 Jack Engel 12/31/02
Alternate #2 Hardyal Singh 12/31/02
Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen told Mayor Failace he assumed COMMENTS
the Mayor consented to this appointing procedure, since he could have
made the nominations.
Mayor Failace said he understood that and thanked Mr. Bergen and
said he was just trying to save some time.
Councilmember Parisi thanked everyone for being there. He thanked COUNCIL REMARKS
Phil Fiore for the Invocation and Benediction, his family for sharing
the day with him. He thanked the people of Carteret for giving him
the opportunity to serve them. He said this could be a difficult year for
Carteret, with the possible budget short fall and a slow economy, he
felt it could also be an exciting year for Carteret. He said we have a
"Hometown Boy" as Governor, some friends in Trenton and in the
County and have some major projects in development. He said
Carteret could be improved dramatically and would only succeed if
everyone works together. He said he was not only talking about the
Mayor and Council, he was also talking about the Borough Employees
and the citizens. He said they should have one goal, which he felt was
to improve the quality of life in Carteret. He said he has always had
that in mind, when he was making decisions on the School Board and
would have that in mind when he makes decisions on the Council. He
wished everyone a healthy, happy and successful New Year.
Councilmember Reiman wished everyone a happy and safe New Year.
He congratulated Frank and Brian and welcomed them to the Council.
He said as Frank said the Council has some work ahead of them with a
potential short fall on the budget but felt today was about Frank and
Brian.
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COIJNCIL REt'lARKS Councilmember Rios wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year
and welcomed Frank and Brian to the Council and offered them his
assistance. He said this year has been exciting for him and he named
some of the projects the Council had taken on with success this past
year. He said 2002 would not be an easy year, if the town was looking
for State Aid. He said Carteret has had help from Senator Joe Vitale,
Assemblymembers Arline Friscia and John Wisniewski and looked --
forward to help from the new Governor. He said the Council plans to
search for every dollar they could get and felt with teamwork and
optimism Carteret could still have a successful year. He said one
crucial issue the Borough is facing right now is the Emergency
Medical Services and said in the near future the Council would unveil
their plans on that issue. He thanked his wife and family for
sacrificing time without him at home so he could dedicate time to his
duties as a Councilmember for the Borough. He thanked everyone and
his granddaughter Natalie for coming to the meeting today.
Councilmember Santoro congratulated Frank and Brian and welcomed
them to a lot of work that is before them. She said when you get
involved in a situation like this you never realize the amount of time
and effort it takes. She said she was positive the Mayor and six
Councilmembers are going to move in a direction that would take
Carteret on a great road ahead of them. She said it starts with a vision
and plan, they are all in agreement that Carteret deserves better. She
said they all agree they have to make hard decisions that aren't always
popular but are the right decisions. She said she felt the Council was
ready for that, this year has proven to be the groundwork and next year
should reap the benefits. She said she felt they could not go against
the vision, which is a better Carteret, a proud community that is equal
to or better than Perth Amboy, Rahway or Woodbridge. She felt that
was going to happen with all the support of the people here today. She
thanked everyone and said the Council will make everyone proud.
Councilmember Sohayda thanked everyone for attending and wished
them a Happy New Year. He wished Brian and Frank nothing but
good things and happy times on the Council. He said he felt it was
going to be an interesting road. He asked everyone to stay on the same
page and sit back and watch as this Council makes a lot of things
happen.
Councilmember Sosnowski wished everyone a healthy and Happy
New Year. He said he considered Carteret a diamond in the rough and
felt if the Mayor and Council work together they could move Carteret
forward and make this a great town to live in. He said he felt with the
Turnpike and the Redevelopment of Carteret the Council would have
their hands full. He said they would be busy and would ask people of
the town for their help and support. He said he would make the best
decisions he could to move the town forward. He thanked everyone
for supporting him through all this.
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Mayor Failace welcomed Frank and Brian to the Council. He said thisMAYOR FAILACE
is not an easy job and it takes a lot of time and effort and felt they were
both up to it. He said he would save his "Message for 2002" for a later
time since this was about Frank and Brian. He said it takes a lot of
work to move Carteret forward and this year will be a difficult year as
other members of the Council have said. He said there are some
-- problems that have to be overcome and Carteret does have financial
problems. He said he agreed that we have a "Hometown Boy" as
Governor but that does not mean Carteret can get all the things they
need to get. He said it does look like there is going to be a giant deficit
in the State and hoped the Municipalities don't lose too much in Aid.
lie said he hoped Carteret could at least keep the Aid we have and
possibly a little more. lie spoke about the newspaper articles
regarding the Turnpike and said this Council and prior Councils have
worked very hard with the Turnpike over the years. He said the
Turnpike has committed to Carteret and to alleviate the problems the
town has with the Turnpike and at this time they could only take them
at their word. lie said the Council would stay on top of them to ensure
that it does happen and felt that was Carteret's biggest problem. He
said he felt we would overcome the financial problems with some
good government and prudent spending. He said though he and the
Council have had some battles, it is one major thing he and this
Council agree on. He wished everyone a very happy, healthy and
prosperous New Year. He asked everyone to remember to keep in
their prayers our men and women fighting for our freedom in
Afghanistan, in the Middle East and said his son was one of them.
Deacon Philip Fiore gave the benediction. BEbllgl)ICIION
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOIJRNED
Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full Council present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately
12:48 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Municipal Clerk
KMB/cp
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REORGANIZATION
MEETING 2002
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