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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. JANUARY 1, 2002 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 ~ANUAR~ ~ 2002 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 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 4 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 2002 RULES OF COUNCIL - ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES 5 JANUARY 1, 2002 2002 RULES 2002 OF COUNCIL RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL -- BOROUGH OF CARTERET ARTICLE I The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules of Order". ARTICLE II MAYOR SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the Council 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). JANUARY 1, 2002 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). JANUARY 1, 2002 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. JANUARY 1, 2002 SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by 2002 RULES OF COUNCIL __ 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 9 JANUARY 1~ 2002 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. 10 JANUARY 1, 2002 2002 RULES 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 1l JANUARY 1, 2002 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 12 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 13 JANUARY 1, 2002 2002 RULES ARTICLE X OF COUNCIL 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 14 JANUARY l, 2002 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. 15 JANUARY 1, 2002 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 16 JANUARY 1, ~Ooz 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 17 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 18 JANUARY 1, 2002 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 19 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 20 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 21 SANUAR¥ 1, 2002 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. 22 JANUARY 1, 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. 23 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 24 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 25 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 26 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 27 JANUARY 1, 2002 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. 28 JANUARY 1, 2002 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 29 JANUARY 1, 2002 REORGANIZATION MEETING 2002 3o