HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002/04/04 APRIL 4, 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, April 4, 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
Brian Sosnowski
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Noted absent were Councilmember Janet Santoro and Buddy Sohayda.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace. He asked OF ALLEGIANCE
everyone to remember the men and women in the Armed Services
overseas.
The Clerk stated that on March 28, 2002, in full compliance with the STATEMENT OF
Open Public Meetings 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 Rios and Reiman and unanimous APPROYAL OF
affirmative vote of the four Councilmembers present, the minutes of MINUTES
March 21, 2002 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the
Clerk.
Mayor Failace spoke about the Central Jersey All-Star Cheerleaders COMMENTS
and their coaches. He spoke about the tape he viewed of their
performance and said he was very proud of the team and coaches.
Councilmember Parisi spoke about the cheerleaders and their winning
red jackets. He spoke about the cheerleaders, their routines and how
they have come a long way. He congratulated them.
Councilmember Rios spoke about the night they came home from the
-- cheerleading competition. He congratulated them and thanked them
for representing Carteret.
Mayor Failace read the commendations for the coaches and COMMENDATIONS:
cheerleaders of Central Jersey All-Stars and handed them out. CENTRAL JERSEY
ALL-STARS
APRIL 4, 2002
NOTED PRESENT At approximately 7:40 P.M., Councilmember Santoro was noted
present.
COMMENTS Councilmember Santoro apologized for being late and spoke about the --
cheerleaders and their accomplishments.
Coach, Patty Ann Romero thanked everyone for recognizing the team
and said they have great parental support.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro and unanimous
RECESS affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was in recess at approximately 7:50 P.M.
At approximately 7:55 P.M. the meeting was reconvened. Upon
MEETING individual roll call, the following were noted present, Councilmember
RECONYENED
Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski. Noted absent was
Councilmember Sohayda.
Councilmember Reiman said Tony Fabr/zio, Dave Daumeno from
COMMENTS
Dauman Pallet were not present for the commendation and he did not
see John Sudia. He explained that this was a Council Commendation
and the Council was thanking Dauman Pallet for the disposal of
Carteret's leaves.
ORDINANCE #02-01 The Clerk stated Ordinance #02-07 was introduced and passed upon
CAPITAL IMPROVEMID~T, First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
APPROPRIATING $1~51,800o00 March 21, 2002. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
RE'- SANITARY & ~lOtlM March 26, 2002 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
SI~F_Ii SYST~ after Public Heahng to be held on April 4, 2002 at approximately 7:30
IMPROVII'I[~ PROJECTS P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were
made available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous
PUBLIC BEARING affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
HEARII~ (II~ED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios ORDINhNCE ~[02-07
ORDINANCE #02-07 $1,451,800.00, RE:
SANITARY & b-foRM ~
"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 MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: _April 4, 2002
Introduced: March 21, 2002
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: March 26, 2002
Heating held: April 4, 2002
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: .April 9, 2002
The Clerk stated Ordinance #02-08 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE #02-08
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on AMENDING AND
SUPPLEMENTING
March 21, 2002. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on SECTION 160-81.1
March 26, 2002 with notice that it will be considered for final passage OF THE CODE, RE-'
after Public Heating to be held on April 4, 2002 at approximately 7:30 FENCES
P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were
made available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
Pat Tozzi asked the Council to explain. COMMENTS
Councilmember Reiman said this would bring fences to a standard
height of four feet.
Borough Attorney Bergen said this also makes regulations for
commercial and industry zones.
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APRIL 4~ 2002
HEARING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the
Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski
ORDINANCE #02-08
ORDINANCE #02-08 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
k~'IEI~IDII~ AND SECTION 160-81.1 'FENCES' OF CHAPTER 160,
~ SI~CI'ION 'LAND DEVELOPMENT,' OF THE CODE OF
160-81.1 {~ IItE ODDE,
RE: ~ THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: April 4, 2002
Introduced: March 21, 2002
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Heating: March 26, 2002
Heating held: April 4, 2002
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 9, 2002
ORDINNACE #02-09 The Clerk stated Ordinance #02-09 was introduced and passed upon
gl'fl~IDIl~ SALARY First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
Cffi)~ #71-9, March 21, 2002. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
RE: [ll~ March 26, 2002 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on April 4, 2002 at approximately 7:30
P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were
made available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open:
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There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
ORDINANCE//02-09
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE//71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING
THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES
FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: April 4, 2002
Introduced: March 21, 2002
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: March 26, 2002
Hearing held: April 4, 2002
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: April 9, 2002
A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review MEETING OPENED
prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon PtlBLIC INPUT ON
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous ALL RESOLOTIONS
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was opened for public input on all Resolutions.
Pat Tozzi asked the Council to explain Resolution //02-125, the COMMENTS
amendment to the temporary budget and what it included.
Councilmember Reiman explained that the Council has not had the
final adoption on the budget yet and this took five hundred thousand
dollars into the medical insurance.
Mayor Failace said the money is in the budget, there is no additional
cost, and the Council has to do amendments to make sure the money
goes where it needs to go.
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MEETING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the
Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
CONSENT AGENDA The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any
Resolutions to be taken off the Block Vote and asked for a motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolution
#02-125 to #02-135 were approved.
RESOLUTION #02-125 RESOLUTION #02-125 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ TO 2002 the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-125
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2002
TEMPORARY BUDGET"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
RESOLUTION #02-126 RESOLUTION #02-126 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~ OF ~ kND/GIi the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios
RES OLUTION #02-126
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR
SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
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RESOLUTION #02-127 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action. ~ BY ~iE
ACt
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-127 SERf/ICE
"RESOLUTION FOR ADOPTING CHANGES REQU1RED BY THE
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF RECONCILIATION
ACT OF 2001 TO AN EXISTING DEFERRED COMPENSATION
PLAN AND SERVICE AGREEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
Borough Attorney Bergen said this raises as permitted by law the
amount of money employers could put into a deferred compensation
plan from eight thousand to twelve thousand dollars.
RESOLUTION #02-128 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESCiI/rlCt~ ~02-128
the Council for action. ACCI!I'I'It~G ~
hl~ BO$11XtESS
~ DL"~Ili.[CT
~ ti, A~ING
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios ~ [4AY(~ & B01t[II(}t
RESOLUTION #02-128 IlXllll'fl!lg~
"ACCEPTING DOWNTOWN AND BUSINESS DISTRICT
IMPROVEMENT GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND BOROUGH CLERK TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
APRIL 4, 2002
RESOLUTION #02-129 RESOLUTION #02-129 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPROVING CIIANGE the Council for action.
ORD~ #2-D~
CONb-ntOCl'I(lq, RE:
~S~ D~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman ~d Rios ~
~SOLUTION ~02-129
"~PROV~G CHANGE O~ER ~2 D~O~
CONSTRUCTION-WASH~GTON AVE~ BUS,ESS
DISTRICT ~PROVEMENTS"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
RESOLUTION #02-130 RESOLUTION #02-130 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOIl~rl.t~ POBLIC the Council for action.
IO PI~,I~I~qT P(~ITIONS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-130
"APPOiNTING PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS IN
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
AIX)PTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
RES(II1TIOfl #02-131 RESOLUTION #02-131 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
tLPPOIlflII~ the Council for action.
ti~PIRES FOR 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-131 w
"APPOINTING JOSEPH BUFFANO COORDINATOR OF
UMPIRES FOR THE 2002 MEN'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
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RESOLUTION #02 -132
RESOLUTION #02-132 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to fiPPIK)VI~
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-132
"APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH GEORGE A. KOTEEN
ASSOCIATES, INC.- UTILITY AUDIT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
RESOLUTION #02-133 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-133
the Council for action. ~I(I~IAL SI~VICES
EXxon ,~4200.00, RE:
2002 SANITARY S~
Upon MMS&C, by Counciknembcrs, Rciman and Rios P,~IAB~.ITATI(~I
RESOLUTIO~ #02~ i 33
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CO~TRACT
FOR E~GINEE~G SERVICES WITH T & M ASSOCIATES-
R00R SANITARY S~ ~H~ILITATIO~"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
RESOLUTION #02-134 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~02-134
the Council for action. ~ING RJ TRANSIT
~.~II~,_TE BUS ~tOP
AHD HA~T~ARD AVID1UES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-134
"REQUESTING NEW JERSEY TRANSIT TO ELIMINATE A BUS
STOP LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF ROOSEVELT
AVENUE AND HAYWARD AVENUE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Rciman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
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RESOLUTION #02-135 RESOLUTION #02-135 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
DIRECTING PLANNING the Council for action.
BOARD TO UNDERTAKE
A STUDY TO DETERMINE
IF AN AREA QUALIFIES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers, Reiman and Rios --
AS A REDEVELOPMENT
AREA RESOLUTION #02-135
"DIRECTING THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET TO UNDERTAKE A STUDY TO DETERMINE IF AN
AREA QUALIFIES AS A REDEVELOPMENT AREA"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present.
APPLICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from
CARTERET Volunteer Fire Co. #1 approving a new member, Crystal Marie
VOLUNTEER FIRE Carpenter. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios
CO. #l-APPLICATION and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
FOR MEMBERSHIP, present, it was ordered to be accepted and placed on file.
CRYSTAL CARPENTER
COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from NJ
NJ TRANSIT- Transit- Public Hearing, May 1, 2002-Lavallette, NJ-Re: Proposed
PUBIC HEARING Bay Head Rail Yard Improvements Project.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all Communications were
ordered to be received and placed on file.
PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios all bills
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
REPORTS DEPARTMENT The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following report:
1. Clerk's Office-March 2002
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Parisi and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said STANDING COMMITTEES
there was more painting done in Borough Hall and the conference
room was almost done. He said patching had to be done due to
vandalism at the Library and they are starting to paint the Community
Center. He reported progress.
FINANCE & ADMiNISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman
said the DEP recommends Carteret received an additional five hundred
thousand dollars of Green Acres funding for the Waterfront Project
Phase II. He said this could be approved as early as this month. He
spoke about the Historical Committee's poster contest and said the
Mayor would be one of the judges. He said the deadline is April 24th.
He asked that the budget meeting was rescheduled with the Mayor and
full Council and Department Heads. He said the Council has received
approval from the DOT to use Discretionary Aid for local streets. He
spoke about the funding of fixing the streets and where the money
would be coming from and what they expected to accomplish. He
reminded the Council and the public that there are some full time
temporary clerical positions in the Court. He said the Council received
proposals for Redevelopment in the Business District Project and
spoke about the developers. He said they would be having a joint
meeting with the Council in a month or so to discuss the details. He
suggested that the Council give Joe Calogero a Commendation at the
next meeting for his donation of The Roosevelt News Newspapers
dated from May 1922 through March 1923 to the Carteret Historical
Committee.
FIRE: Councilmember Sosnowski in the absence of Committee
Chairperson Sohayda said someone was caught in an elevator in the
Cardinal China building and the Fire Department got them out. He
spoke about the Ladies Fire Auxiliary fifty's dance and the Fire
Department's Valor Awards that would be held on April 27th. He
reported progress.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios said the
Parks Committee had a meeting with Carroll Thomas from MCEOC
who will be donating twenty thousand dollars towards Chrome Park.
He said they would be receiving twenty-five trees, which will be
planted in Shore Crest Park. He said there was a fire at Shore Crest
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STANDING COMMITTEES Park and the new playground equipment was damaged. He spoke
about the incident and his plans to replace that section of the
equipment. He apologized to the residents of the area and spoke about
what has been done in the park. He thanked the Sewer Department for
cleaning the lake. He said Little League Opening day would be
Saturday April 13th and the parade will start at noon in Carteret Park.
He said this year on July 27th there would be the 1st Annual Carteret
Sports Festival. He said there will be a bike race and "mn" and the
proceeds will go to the young sports group and the Carteret Specials
who are organizing this event, Ken Eardly is the coordinator. He
spoke about the details and who would be present. He spoke about the
World Trade Center Dance, which will be held on April 27th and said
they are on target. He reported continued progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Santoro said starting April 1st the
Carteret Police Department has instituted a Walking Beat on Lower
Roosevelt Avenue. She spoke about the details and where the grant
money came from for this project. She said there would be a Firearms
Surrender Program in Carteret May 3rd, 4th and 5th and spoke about
what would happen during the program. She said Det. Novak was
assigned to Terrorist Task Force and spoke about various officers and
the classes they have recently attended. She said next week there
would be a UEZ meeting concerning the Washington Avenue
Streetscape and West Carteret. She said there would be a meeting
with the Turnpike Authority on April I 1th. She spoke about the
temporary clerical work that is available in the Court and urged that
anyone interested fill out an application at the Clerk's Office. She
reported progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Parisi said Recycling
schedules have gone out for several areas. He said the Harrison
Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue Pump Stations should begin
construction on April 8th. He said the demolition of the back building
at the Sewer Treatment Plant has been completed and the main
building should begin soon.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi said the
School Budget was introduced on Tuesday and would be voted on at
the School Board Election on Tuesday April 16th from 2:00 to 9:00
P.M. He urged everyone to vote. He said Disability Awareness Day is
Sunday April 7 at St. Demetrius Hall and urged everyone to attend.
He spoke about the Ladies Fire Auxiliary dance at the Fire House.
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MayorFailaceread~e ~llowingproclamaion: PROCLAMATION:
AUTISM AWARENESS
AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH 2002
WHEREAS, autism is a pervasive developmental disorder affecting
the social, learning and behavioral skills of those affected by it; and
WHEREAS, autism was once thought to be a relatively rare disorder,
affecting only one in 10,000 people; and
WHEREAS, as more and more health professional become proficient
in diagnosing autism, more children are being diagnosed on the autism
spectrum, resulting in rates as low as one in 500 children; and
WHEREAS, while there is no cure for autism, it is well-documented
that if an individual with autism receives treatment early in their lives,
it is often possible for that individual to make significant
improvement; and
WHEREAS, the New Jersey Center for Outreach Services for the
Autism Community (COSAC) is spearheading an awareness effort in
order to educate parents, professionals and the general public about
autism and its effects; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, MAYOR JAMES A.
Failace do hereby proclaim April, 2002 as AUTISM AWARENESS
MONTH in the BOROUGH OF CARTERET, and urge all employees
and residents to participate in our Municipality's Autism Awareness
Month activities in order to become better educated on the subject of
autistic spectrum disorders.
Mayor Failace read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION:
CARTERET
DISABILITIES
AWARENESS DAY-
CARTERET DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY APRIL 7, 2002
"CARING AND SHARING"
WHEREAS, the Carteret Office of the Disabled will hold its
Eighteenth Annual "Carteret Disabilities Awareness Day" on Sunday,
April 7, 2002 at the St. Demetrius Hall, Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret,
N.J. from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M.; and
WHEREAS, Carteret Disabilities Awareness Day is held as an
informational and social gathering to be enjoyed by all who chose to
attend; and
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PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, this event is only made possible through the combined
(CON 'T) efforts of many volunteers from non-profit organizations and Borough
Departments and businesses within our Community; and
WHEREAS, the Office for the Disabled continues to expand
opportunities for Disabled Persons to achieve their goals, developing
and using their capabilities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I JAMES A. FAILACE, MAYOR OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET do hereby proclaim
SUNDAY, APRIL 7, 2002
CARTERET DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY
"CARING AND SHARiNG'
FURTHERMORE, I urge the entire Community to participate in said
program making it a great success.
PROCLAMATION: MayorFailacereadthe ~llowingproclamation: --
WORKER'S
MEMORIAL DAY
RECOGNIZiNG APRIL 28, 2002 AS WORKERS' MEMORIAL
DAY iN MEMORY OF WORKERS WHO HAVE DiED
OR HAVE BEEN iNJURED ON THEIR JOBS
WHEREAS, thirty (30) years ago, the United States Congress passed
the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every American
worker the right to a safe job; and
WHEREAS, labor unions and their allies have fought hard to make
that promise a reality, by winning workplace protections that have
saved hundreds of thousands of lives and prevented millions of
workplace injuries; and
WHEREAS, despite decades of struggle by workers and their unions
having resulted in significant improvements in working conditions, the
toll of workplace injuries, illnesses and death remains enormous; and
WHEREAS, each year more than sixty thousand (60,000) workers die
from job injuries and illnesses and another six million (6,000,000) are
injured; and
WHEREAS, the unions of the AFL-CIO have honored these workers
on April 28th, each year since 1989, observing said date as Workers'
Memorial Day; said date being the anniversary of the passage of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act and the day of a similar
remembrance in Canada; and
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WHEREAS, every year hundreds of communities and work sites PROCLAMATION
recognize workers who have been killed or injured on the job and trade (CON ' T)
unionists around the globe now mark April 28 as an International Day
of Mourning; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2002 the unions of the AFL-CIO will
observe Workers' Memorial Day to remember those who have
suffered and died on the job and to renew the fight for safe
workplaces. Ceremony to be held 12:00 noon at Borough Hall.
WHEREAS, this year has special significance as we mourn those
killed in the September 11th terrorist attacks, which claimed the lives
of more than 3000 people-most of whom were workers at their jobs
when the attacks occurred or rescue workers who worked to save lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES A. FAILACE, Mayor of the Borough
of Carteret along with the Borough Council, do hereby proclaim April
28, 2002, Workers' Memorial Day in the Borough, and hereby
encourage all Americans to remember the thousands of workers who
are injured and die each year from workplace hazards, to support
efforts to implement and maintain strong laws and protections to
prevent job injuries and illnesses, and to defend the promise of safe
jobs for all workers.
MayorFailacereadthe ~llowingproclam~ion: PROCLAMATION:
CARTERET HISTORY
DAY-MAY 1~ 2002
"CARTERET HISTORY DAY"
WHEREAS, the Carteret Historical Committee will hold it's First
Annual Poster Contest on Wednesday May 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the Carteret Historical Committee believes an individual
or Community never knows where they are going until they know
where they have been; and
WHEREAS, it is the aspiration of this Committee to honor those who
have created this town's foundation and educate those who will
continue to build upon it;
NOW, THEREFORE, I JAMES A. FAILACE, MAYOR OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET do hereby proclaim
WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2002
CARTERET HISTORY DAY
FURTHERMORE, I urge the entire Community to participate in said
program making it a great success.
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COMMENTS Mayor Failace said he received a phone call from a French
teacher in South Jersey who had a visiting dignitary from
Carteret France. He said he tried to have him come to the
meeting tonight but he would be in the Mayor's office
tomorrow at 3:30 P.M. beating gifts. He said he looked
forward to the visit and would give him some of the Carteret
Commemorative Plates. He said Linda Morgan from OENJ
Cherokee came to the Agenda Meeting to discuss the Auto Port
in Port Reading. He said he and the Council made them aware
Carteret will not accept twelve hundred trucks per day. He said
he hoped Carteret and Woodbridge could work together. He
said there is a DEP hearing at the Port Reading School No. 9.
He spoke about the Board of Education Meeting last week
where the budget was presented. He spoke about the tax
increase, which would be $400.00, not $248.00. He spoke
about the Board of Education asking for an acceleration of
payment from the Borough. He explained that the Borough has
to pay the Board of Education twice a year. He said the Board
of Education was expecting a one point four million dollar
payment from the State and they blamed this on the former
Business Administrator not getting the paperwork to the State
on time. He explained what had happened and said he would
check into the situation himself and do what is best for the
children. He said Carroll Thomas from MCEOC would be
giving the town money to refurbish the building and for park
equipment. He spoke about plans for the money. He spoke
about the letter from the Little League and their decision not to
schedule any games in Chrome Park. He said everyone should
stand together to get the games played there and felt the town
needed more police officers present to make it happen.
Councilmember Rios said Carteret welcomes the five thousand
dollars for Chrome Park but the Little League had their
schedules made already and did not include Chrome Park. He
said they would try to schedule festivities there to encourage
people to get games played at Chrome Park once again. He
spoke about some of the good times he attended at Chrome
Park and encouraged everyone to play at the field.
Mayor Failace said they could make the leagues to play down
there as before or other fields would not be used.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski
PUBLIC DISCUSSION and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public
for discussion.
COMMENTS Pat Tozzi spoke about the school budget and the tax increase.
He recommended the Board of Education Committee not
participate in the budget and felt that since all were either
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employees or past officers of the Board of Education it was a PUBLIC DISCUSSIOI~I
conflict of interest.
Mayor Failace said he felt that it was not a conflict and did not
feel they should remove themselves from voting. He spoke
about the increase in spending and State Aid.
James Mancuso, Jackson Avenue said he felt it was
discriminating not to play ball at Chrome Park. He said he
disagreed that anyone should say there would not be any games
played there. He spoke about being at Chrome Park when his
grandson played. He asked Councilmember Rios to look at the
Skate Park since he felt it was a disgrace. He said there are
holes in the fence and parties are being held there at night. He
wanted to have this taken care of before someone got hurt.
Stanley Gutowski asked what the bidding threshold of 2002
was.
Borough Attorney Bergen said 17.5 thousand dollars and if the
Purchasing Agent is certified it will be 25 thousand dollars.
Stanley Gutowski asked why the Council is giving a
commendation to a garbage company that was paid three
hundred and sixty thousand dollars in the passed ten months for
a contract that has not been legally bid.
Borough Attorney Bergen said the company filled in when the
previous contract expired. He said the contract was out to bid
now and the company is free to bid on it.
Stanley Gutowski asked if the Borough could pay someone in
excess of the billing threshold.
Borough Attorney Bergen said the town has an obligation to
collect the garbage and this would be an emergency situation.
He explained why the bid was late and how he prepared the
bid.
Stanley Gutowski spoke about the garbage companies and the
expiration of their contract. He said he felt the Council was
giving a commendation to a garbage company that he felt was
paid more than the Borough should have paid them.
Councilmember Reiman said Dauman agreed to pick up leaves
before and spoke about the details.
Stanley Gutowski said Manella picked up leaves and wood for
nothing before and when they lost the bid they decided to
charge the Borough again.
Borough Attorney Bergen explained about the bid specs and
the cost of the Borough's garbage removal.
Councilmember Reiman asked if the Borough could go back
and sue Manella.
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PUBLIC DISCUSSION Borough Attorney Bergen said yes and explained the details.
Stanley Gutowski continued to ask Borough Attorney Bergen
for details concerning the bid and Borough Attorney Bergen
explained.
Borough Attorney Bergen explained the curbside pick up and
dumpster pick up at the apartment complexes and the costs and
details concerning them.
Stanley Gutowski spoke about the Housing Authority
collection.
Borough Attorney Bergen said this would be broken down in
the bid and explained.
Susan Naples, Louis Street said she never saw a problem with
Chrome Park when her daughter played there. She said she felt
since the schedules were already made they should play make-
up games there.
Mayor Failace agreed.
Rose Mihalek Costanza and her husband said they own
property by Shore Crest Park. She said the bleachers are ten
foot from their property and felt the fence was too low and
children climb over the fence and spoke about an incident that
occurred. She explained what she found on their property. She
said the trees have been cut. She said the trees used to break
the impact of the ball coming toward the houses. Her husband
said no one spoke to them, they just came in and cut the tree on
their property.
Councilmember Rios said he spoke to them and went to see the
tree. He apologized and advised Mr. Kately never to cut a tree
again with out asking the homeowner.
Mrs. Costanza spoke about fighting amongst the coaches,
plastic netting the Parks Department put up and having to pay
for the tree to be removed she did not want removed.
Councilmember Rios said the fence will be increased from six
feet to eight feet on the Sumutka side and the netting will be
extended twenty-five feet further and eight feet out instead of
four feet out. He said he hoped that would decrease the balls
from going onto the properties.
Mayor Failace asked Councilmember Rios if the Parks
Department could move the bleachers.
Councilmember Rios said the cement was poured but the
bleachers were not up yet they are still being put together. He
said they would discuss this with Mr. Kately and talk to the
Council at the Agenda Meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. Costanza said they would be patient but wanted
this to be corrected before something happened.
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Jim Stone asked if the microphones were ever going to be PUBLIC DISCUSSION
fixed.
Borough Clerk Kathleen Barney said the microphones were
working.
Ernie Evon, First Aid Assistant Captain, gave a letter to the
Mayor and Council requesting to schedule a meeting with the
First Aid Squad and the Mayor and Council.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, ADJOURNED
by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
KMB/cp
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