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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002/03/21 MARCH 21~ 2002 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING Carteret was called to order by Mayor James A. Failace approximately 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 21, 2002, Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmember Frank Parisi " Daniel Reiman " Ronald Rios " Janet Santoro " Brian Sosnowski Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Noted absent was Councilmember Buddy Sohayda. NOTED ABSENT The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace. OF ALLEGIANCE At approximately 7:31 P.M., Councilmember Sohayda was noted NOTED ABSENT present. The Clerk stated that on March 15, 2002, in full compliance with the STATEMENT OF Open Public Meeting Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to MEETING NOTICE The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin board. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of MINUTES February 7, 2002 and March 7 & 13, 2002 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. ORDINANCE #02-07 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE #02-07 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public CAPITAL Hearing to be held on April 4, 2002, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman. Upon individual roll call vote, $1,451,800.00 RE: Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and S,~IlTARY & Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ORDiNANCE #02-07 "AN ORDiNANCE APPROPRIATiNG $1,451,800 FROM AN EPA GRANT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SANITARY AND STORM SEWER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY" 2002 ORDINANCE #02-08 was introduced and adopted on First Reading )RDINANCE #02-08 ~iBqDII~ & SIJt'~ and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public 5~.lgl'iO[~l 160-81;1 0~' Hearing to be held on April 4, 2002, upon MMS&C, by tttE GI3OE, RE: FI~CES Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE//02-08 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 160-81.1 'FENCES' OF CHAPTER 160, 'LAND DEVELOPMENT,' OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" (IIDIN~K~ ~02-09 ORDINANCE #02-09 was introduced and adopted on First Reading Al~t~l~ SAI.~Y and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public ORDIN~IOg #71-9, Hearing to be held on April 4, 2002, upon MMS&C, by RE: II~P]lP, ES Councilmembers Rios and Parisi. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda, Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ORDINANCE #02-09 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET' l~J,:ru~lG OPI~IED A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review Pt~.IC ~ prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon G8 ~ ~(3{qS MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions. Stan Gutowski, New Jersey Avenue asked if there was a not to exceed amount on Resolution #01-119. Mayor Failace said $10,000. John Sudia asked about Resolution #02-116. Borough Attorney Bergen explained about the ongoing arbitrations the law firm is involved in with labor issues and some of the details concerning this. He said he felt that since they were already involved with the matters it made sense for them to take care of it and get us through the year. He said if the money was not expended it could be cancelled. Mayor Failace said it would be much more cost effective. MARCH 21, 2002 Mayor Failace questioned whether they paid LeBrato on a Resolution COMMENTS in December. He questioned the need for Resolution #02-119. Borough Attorney Bergen explained about the money and said he would double check on it for the Mayor. -- Mayor Failace asked if it was a case of the cart before the horse since there were no charges filed why did they need a heating officer. Borough Attorney Bergen explained that the Council authorized charges to be filed and explained how the statute runs and what would be required. There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the MEETING CLOSED Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions to be taken off the Block Vote and asked for a motion. Councilmember Reiman made a motion to Table Resolution #02-119 MOTION MADE for further discussion at the next Agenda Meeting. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #02-11 l to #02-121 excluding Resolution #02-119 were approved. RESOLUTION #02-111 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLIJTION ~02-11: the Council for action. ~ ID 2002 '~y Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-I 11 "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 TEMPORARY BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, AIX~II~o Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 21, 2002 IES(II1TI(I~I ~02-112 RESOLUTION #02-112 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to iIJIttORIZING YtdlIOtlS the Council for action. 1* ~ PORStlK/~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios ~D CO~ PfllJJLttTII:ItqS RESOLUTION #02-112 ~ "AUTHORIZiNG VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT TO COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSiNG (COAH) REGULATIONS" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ,JgF:Kll/ri(l~l ~02-113 RESOLUTION #02-113 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~gSIGI~IAI'ING (WFICI~ the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-113 "DESIGNATiNG OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ES(Iltff128 ~)2-114 RESOLUTION #02-114 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PPOII~I'n~ the Council for action. NSDRANCE Ft]ND Upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-114 "APPOINTING COMMISSIONER TO THE MIDDLESEX ~ COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT iNSURANCE FUND" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 2002 RESOLUTION #02-115 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. PROFESSICllAL POrt~.a AROt~, N{Jr 'I0 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios AR(I-IIT~.,'TRUAL SERVItES __ RESOLUTION #02-115 "APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- POTTER ARCHITECTS, LLC/ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPIIgo Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-I 16 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~ON ~02-116 PROFESSII3tqAL SI~I/IC.F$; the Council for action. Gi~OVA, BURNS & Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios $ 25,000. O0, RE: PERC ARBITRATIONS & LABOR MATTERS RESOLUTION #02-116 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- GENOVA BURNS & VERNOIA" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-117 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION $02-113 the Council for action. PROFESSI~ Sl~Vlt'~ EXcF~n $8325.00, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios C3 OPERATOR RESOLUTION #02-117 "APPOINTING A C-3 LICENSED OPERATOR" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ABOPI~ Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ~ 21~ 2002 ',ESI21MIIII~I ~1~02-118 RESOLUTION #02-118 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ~POII~'I'II~ the Council for action. i~IPIRES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-118 "APPOINTiNG MARK FIORE COORDiNATOR OF UMPIRES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Par/si, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ES(IIITI~ ~02-119 RESOLUTION #02-119 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PPOI~I'I.t~ the Council for action. I..I~-WIC~I DAY 11~I1)!1~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sohayda RESOLUTION #02-119 "APPOiNTiNG HEARiNG OFFICER- w ELECTION DAY INCIDENT" was tabled. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Reiman, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Par/si and Rios abstained. gSl:ll/l~ ~02-120 RESOLUTION #02-120 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PPROlrl31G ~y the Council for action. )IS IAUlAI~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-120 "APPROViNG TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT TRANSFER/APPOINTMENT" __ was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Par/si, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ~01 21~ 2002 RESOLUTION #02-121 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESCIlITI(~ A~II',IG AI',I the Council for action. AGREEI~IT WI'ltl IltE GOOPI~&TIX~ Upon MMS&C, by Coun¢ilmembers Reiman and Rios PtlROt~SE OF __ RESOLUTION #02- ! 21 "AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CARTERET BOARD OF HEALTH FOR THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF AN AMBULANCE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ABOFIlaO Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from APPLIC~TI(I~IS; Volunteer Fire Co. #1 approving a new member, Bobbi Jo Carpenter. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski and /CPPLIC~TIG[~I FOR unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, it was ItI~BER,_qtlP BOBBI ordered to be accepted and placed on file. -- The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from Volunteer Fire Co. #1 approving a new member, Ami Grabowski. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, it was ordered to be accepted and placed on file. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from St. Joseph HSA -~end RL ~1662 by co~ecting date. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios ~d S~toro ~d un~imous affi~ative vote of the ~11 membership present, it was ordered to be accepted. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from The (II. ffiiJI~Cb2ICI~IS: Office of County Counsel-Notice of Public Hearing, April 11, 2002. 11:00 A.M., Re: Proposed Transfer of Property in North Brunswick to OFFICE OF GOOh'IY (XIII~$EL Township of North Brunswick for the purpose of storing vehicles and equipment. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from PSF/tG PSE&G-Notice of Statewide General Permit #2 Application to NJ DEP to disturb wetlands within roadway Right-of Way throughout entire PSE&G service territory. Comments accepted. 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file. ,a_YI, fl~IT ~ BllI.q Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski all bills appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Par/si, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnoski voted in the affirmative. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: 1. Board of Health-February 2002 2. Inspection of Buildings-February 2002 3. Social Services-January and February 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski spoke about the generator test they were doing in the Library. He said they were painting Borough Hall and cleaning it up. He said Buildings and Grounds would meet to discuss the Library. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman said Carteret has received sixty thousand dollars for the West Carteret Business District Improvement. He spoke about the Freeholders and the feasible study for the Waterfront Park Project. He said he spoke to a representative from Senator Torricelli's office and spoke about the Senate Bill that Carteret was listed on for sewer improvements where there would be potential grant money. He said he spoke to Councilmember Par/si about a proposed agreement with the County for a Recycling program where Community Service workers could separate aluminum at no cost to the Borough in our Recycling Center. He spoke about the cost of recycling and what money we have brought into the budget from Recycling. He said the County would run the program and this would not affect any of our workers or our operations 2002 but would generate revenue from the aluminum as opposed to paying STkl~II~ to get rid of it. He spoke about the poster contest the Historical Committee would be holding for Borough fourth graders that would be held in May. He spoke about the Budget Meeting that would be rescheduled and said they found roughly a hundred thousand dollars in extra revenue. He spoke about the cuts they found and how this would lower the tax increase. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sohayda spoke about Mr. Stone being in the Rahway Hospital television commemial. He thanked Tulnoy Lumber for donating wood for the Fire House work. He said some of the firefighters participated in the "Read Across America Program" where they read to the children. He spoke about the different courses they attended and the extrication drill they conducted on Saturday. He thanked B&L for donating the cars. He said the firefighters participated in the Carteret High School "Career Day" and held their annual "fit" testing. He spoke about the recent fires that had occurred in the Borough. He reported progress. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios said they are working on the baseball fields to get them ready for "Opening Day" -- and are continuing the work on Shore Crest Park. He said there would be an Easter Egg Hunt at the Community Center sponsored by the Recreation Commission on March 24th. He said there would be a PBA sponsored Easter Egg Hunt at Carteret Park on March 23rd. He said the Parks Committee, the Parks Superintendent are setting up a meeting with Carroll Thomas from the MCEOC, he would like to donate twenty thousand dollars for equipment for Chrome Park. He spoke about the World Trade Center Committee Scholarship Fund and read a letter that is being sent out concerning the dinner dance, which would be held on April 27, 2002. He gave the details and spoke about the essay contest, which would determine winners of the scholarship. He said there would be between one and five scholarships given out and hoped it would continue through out the years. He reported continued progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Santoro said two of the Police Officers, R.J. Novak and Tommy Curran attended "Career Day" at Carteret High School. She said Detectives Novak and Rivers attended __ a narcotics course and gave details on other courses attended by Borough officers. She said Captain Hojecki attended a grant proposal class and two Police Officers attended a DWI course. She said Detective Tardiff has applied for and she felt confident they would be receiving a computer from the "National Center for the Missing and Exploited Children" and gave details concerning the use of the computer. She reported progress. 9 t4R(lt 21, 21302 PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Par/si said Sally Mesler, Recycling Coordinator has put together a Recycling schedule for the year and would be mailing it out to all eight sections of town. He said every month the Engineer gives the Council a report on their progress and spoke about some of the projects and their progress. He spoke about the Road Improvement Program and the Harrison and Roosevelt Avenue Pump Stations. He spoke about the Sewer Treatment Plant and the progress with the demolition of the buildings. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson said he attended the dedication of Nathan Hale School, which was dedicated to Joseph Comba who was the principal of the school for many years. He said the Library was dedicated to Fred Grigni. He said there would a Budget Hearing for the Board of Education on March 26th. He said the Council would make a motion to change the Agenda Meeting, which would be the same night. Councilmember Reiman asked if Councilmember Parisi would include something in the Board of Education mailings concerning the World Trade Center Scholarship Fund. ~YOR FA'm'I~Ci~ Mayor Failace said he received several calls from a lawyer representing the Turnpike to set up a meeting with two Councilmembers, the Borough Engineer and himself as well as the Planning Board Chairman and Plarming Board Engineer and the Construction Official sometime in April. He spoke about the newspaper article concerning the car storage in Port Reading proposed by OENJ Cherokee. He said there is a meeting in Port Reading at School #9, April 10th at 6 P.M. He urged the Council and the citizens to attend the meeting and spoke about the affect this would have on Carteret. He spoke about the Board of Education budget and said by his calculations it would be a $400.00 tax increase on a home valued at $118,000.00. He said if that budget and the Municipal budget stood at the figures they were now, the residents would be looking at a $700 to $800 tax increase and hoped the Cotmcil would review the budget. He said he worked with MCEOC for years and felt any partnership Carteret would get into with them would be a benefit and a home run for Carteret as well as for the MCEOC. He thanked John Riggio for his work on the grant and congratulated Councilmember Reiman on his party's nomination for Mayor and hoped he was there in November to fight a good battle. Councilmember Rios requested the Agenda Meeting be held on the 1st or the 3rd. Mayor Failace polled the Council and they all agreed on April 1st, he directed Borough Clerk Kathleen Barney to call and make sure there was nothing going on at the Library on April 1st since there is court held on Monday nights. 10 HAROt 21, 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sohayda and PtlI~IC DIS(iUSSII~ unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened to the public for discussion. Olga Pettica, 1340 Roosevelt Avenue said neither the Mayor or any one from the Council called her about the problem on Roosevelt Avenue with the dirt and when she called the County they were at her house within an hour and a half. Councilmember Rios said he spoke to Mr. Neibert on her behalf and Mr. Neibert said he would pursue it and it was corrected within a few days. Olga Pettica said she called the County and she was the person that took care of the situation, not Mr. Neibert. She said the County took care of the dirt and removed it. She said she has spoken to the Council concerning her husband and his needs as a handicapped person. She said she called the County Office of Handicapped about the curb cuts and spoke about how there are only two streets her husband is able to get around. She said there are only two painted walkways in the areas and children can not cross, but has come to the Council and no one helps. She said Carteret has a good Volunteer First Aid Squad and spoke about them and felt the Council was wrong for paying someone else to do the job. Carroll Thomas, MCEOC thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to talk at the Agenda Meeting concerning the Playground and the Playground equipment. He said he was authorized to put additional money toward fixing the Little League Field so that it could be played on. He said they had spoke of $20,000.00 but felt with the safety issues it would be more like $25,000.00. He thanked the Mayor and Council and spoke about some of the things that would happen. He told the residents that this was a real good Council and they envision a lot of good things for Carteret. Tom Lang asked Councilmember Par/si to check the fencing and the guardrails on the West Carteret Bridge. He asked Councilmember Sosnowski to check the lights under the flag at the Library. Councilmember Sosnowski said they are looking at re-doing the lighting or putting new surface mounted lights. He explained why they were broken and the solution. Tom Lang spoke about the installation of the lights and what was required by code. Borough Attorney Bergen said they did negotiate with the contractor and the Borough received a $1,900.00 credit. Tom Lang asked about the electric gate at the Municipal Garage. Borough Attorney Bergen said he was looking into that and spoke to the Engineer. He said he understood it is working the way it is 11 ~ 21~ 2002 ~dm.lC DISCIISSIGgl designed but they want it to work differently and did not feel it was the contractor's fault. He gave some of the details concerning the gate. Tom Lang asked Councilmember Rios if the crossing guards are using their phones. Councilmember Rios said there was a problem with Sprint and they haven't received the phones. He said they are still pursuing it and he was assured they would correct it. He asked if the moderate to low income from North Brunswick was a favorable thing for Carteret. Mayor Failace said they have been using the money for scattered site rehabilitation so Carteret residents could get up to $20,000 to rehab their homes. He explained that this would not bring more people into the town, it raises the values on the homes that are already here. Councilmember Reiman said he believed some money should be for owner occupied and some for new construction. He spoke about the loan verses the grant concerning this money. Councilmember Santoro said she felt some money should be used to rehabilitate Lower Roosevelt Avenue and felt the area was very important. Tom Lang said he felt this should be considered by the Redevelopment Agency. Councilmember Santoro said they could use UEZ money as well. Borough Attorney Bergen said the agreement with North Brunswick could be used for scattered site rehab and new construction. Pat Tozzi, Board of Health, spoke about an incident at the Health Clinic. He said there were two handicapped people in wheelchairs and there still is no ramp. He hoped it was completed by April 8th. Ernie Evon, Assistant Captain Carteret First Aid Squad, asked about the agreement of the purchase of the First Aid. Borough Attorney Bergen said the Resolution authorizes the attorneys to cooperate with the Board of Health appropriating the funds from the Soldiers and Sailors Fund. Ernie Evon said he felt the Council should tell the people. He said the Council does not want to work with the First Aid Squad and failed to come to an agreement with them. Mayor Failace said he could not sit in on the meetings since there was three Councilmembers present already. Ernie Evon said they asked that the Mayor and the whole Council be present and felt they were not reporting back to the Council with the information. Councilmember Rios said he and Councilmembers Santoro and Reiman reported back to the Mayor and Councilmembers on every meeting they had with the First Aid Squad. 12 ~ 2'1~ 2002 Mayor Failace said the Councilmembers reported back to the Mayor ~IRI.T~ DI~CUSSICI~ and Council at the Agenda Meeting in Closed Session. Emie Evon said he felt the First Aid Squad should be made part of the Borough and asked why they can't be treated like the Volunteer Fire Department. Councilmember Rios said the Council wanted to make the First Aid Squad part of the Fire Department and they tried to negotiate and have an ambulance leased for a dollar a year and the Borough would pay for the supplies and maintenance, insurance and gasoline. He said the First Aid Squad said that was out of the question and locked out the police and fireman from the First Aid Headquarters. Emie Evon said they changed the locks and agreed they would continue to roll the ambulance as long as there is a member of the First Aid Squad on the fig and explained the details of that understanding and the problems they have encountered with the agreement. Councilmember Santoro asked if in an emergency situation the police and fire were not available would a resident have to wait for First Aider to gain access to an ambulance. Emie Evon said the First Aid is in communication with Police Headquarters. He said they would also have Mutual Aid as usual. Councilmember Rios asked about the police and fire being in the -- ambulance when they have other people who are from out of the town to be in the building for several hours with no problem. He spoke in detail about Rural Metro and how they provide a service to the town for free. He spoke in detail about the EMT in the town and the requirements they have to abide by. Councilmember Santoro asked what the First Aid wanted from the Borough to come back and provide a service to the Borough from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. which they are paying an outside service for. Councilmember Rios said the Council made the First Aid an offer that they rejected. Emie Evon said once an EMT gets paid by the Borough they can not be a Volunteer any longer and he felt that would ruin the Volunteer Squad. Councilmembers Sohayda and Rios asked Mr. Evon about controlling and owning or leasing the ambulances. __ Emie Evon spoke in detail about how the Borough would own the ambulances and take care of them. Councilmember Santoro spoke about the letter that detailed what the Borough would pay for that the First Aid Squad was now paying for. Erni¢ Evon asked what was in it for the Volunteers and spoke about details concerning the Volunteers and how they work things out. 13 {dJ{CH 21, 20{[)2 ~I, IC DIflllSSI(It Councilmember Rios read the letter sent to the First Aid on February 15th concerning the use of the ambulance. Councilmember Rios spoke about the Office of Emergency Management and how they were volunteers also and came under the Police Department and how their department works. Mayor Failace said the First Aid turned down a proposal from the Council on February 1 Ith and asked Mr. Evon for a counter proposal. Ernie Evon said they put it in the original letter. Mayor Failace said there should be discussions since this was negotiation and they should compromise. Ernie Evon spoke about how the Council could deal with Borough employees. Councilmember Rios spoke about what would happen if there were problems with employees of the Borough as opposed to Rural Metro or another outside services. Ernie Evon spoke in detail about the way they were allowed to act and the consequences. Councilmember Rios spoke about complaints the Council has received concerning Rural Metro and some problems concerning the First Aid Squad contract and conditions of the contract. Ernie Evon and Councilmember Rios went on to speak in detail concerning some of the problems with the First Aid's proposal and negotiations. Borough Attorney Bergen said he would be glad to sit down and listen to the First Aid's proposals. He asked Mr. Evon to submit a proposal of what the First Aid needs and the Council could consider it. Mayor Failace said Mr. Evon needs to do a counter proposal. Ernie Evon spoke about the Borough insuring the First Aid Squad and spoke about how they get their funds. He spoke about who responded and how the Police could handle the emergency situation until the First Aid got to the scene. Councilmember Santoro spoke about the Fire Department responding to a call and leaving the Fire House unattended. She asked if the First Aid Squad wanted to be under the Police Department and not the Fire Department. Emie Evon said yes, they were dispatched by the Police Department anyway. Brian O'Connor, Fire Chief spoke about the Fire Department going on calls and leaving the Fire Department unattended incase of a fire. Mayor Failace said he would sit with two Councilmembers and meet with the First Aid Squad. 14 2002 Stan Gutowski said this is an important issue and felt the Council pIJRI.IC DISC~SSI(It should have a Special Meeting and go into Closed Session. Mayor Failace said he wanted a counter proposal first. RESOLUTION #02-122 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RES(IBrI~ //02-122 the Council for action. INTO (Ii~l~) SESSIOtt Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Santoro RESOLUTION #02-122 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOI'II~ Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. At approximately 9:05 P.M. a Closed Session was held. (Ig)6I~ SESSI(lq At approximately 9:18 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers l~>:m'tt~G OPII~tl~ Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened to the public. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sohayda, and t.10TI(lq unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, a motion ~ID was made to pay Borough Employee, Jason Lombardi for the day. 15 lARCH 21~ 2002 fllJOORlql~D There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:20 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, Municipal Clerk KMB/cp 16