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Home My Public Portal About2002/05/02 MAg 2~ 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, May 2, 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 " Buddy Sohayda " Brian Sosnowski Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER~ PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace. Mayor Failace OF ALLEGIANCE asked that everyone remember our men and women in the Armed Forces. The Clerk stated that on April 26, 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 Reiman and Rios and unanimous NINUTES FOR affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of April APPROYAL 18, 2002 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Councilmember Reiman spoke about the Carteret Historical CARTERET HISTORICAL Committee Poster Contest winners and how the contest worked and COMMITTEE who the judges were. Carteret Historical Committee Chairperson, Michelle Chubenko POSTER CONTEST presented the awards and the commendations to the winners of the COMMENDATIONS poster contest as Councilmember Reiman read the names. Councilmember Reiman thanked everyone and said there were over COMMENTS two hundred and forty fourth graders who entered. He said all the posters would be on display at the Community Center. Mayor Failace thanked everyone and said he felt he was lucky to be a judge. He said it was a very difficult task, all the posters were very well done and showed the history and pride of Carteret. MAg 2, 2002 PRESENTATION Mayor Failacc read the plaque and accepted a flag from Mr. and Mrs. OF FLAG Varga from their son Lt. Mark Varga that was flown for the Carterct Fire Department on an F-15 in Afghanistan in "Operation Enduring Freedom". Mayor Failace thanked the Vargas and said the Borough is very honored to have this flag. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sohayda and Santoro and RECESS unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was in recess at approximately 7:45 P.M. At approximately 7:55 P.M. the meeting was reconvened. Upon MEETING RECONVENED individual roll call, the following were noted present, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski. ORDINANCE ~02-10 The Clerk stated Ordinance #02-10 was introduced and passed upon BOND ORDINANCE First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on APPROPRIATING April 18, 2002. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on $1,200 ~ 000,00, April 23, 2002 with notice that it will be considered for final passage RE.' VARIOUS after Public Hearing to be held on May 2, 2002 at approximately 7:30 CAPITAL P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were IMPROYENENTS 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 HEARING affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: HEARING CLOSED 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 Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. 2 NAY 2, 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Santoro ORDINANCE #02-10 BOND ORDINANCE ORDINANCE #02-10 IN FULL "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, -- IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF" 1. Section The several improvements described in Section 3 of this Bond Ordinance are hereby respectively authorized to be undertaken by the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey as general improvements. For the several improvements or purposes described in Section 3, there are hereby appropriated the respective sums of money therein stated as the appropriation made for each improvement or purpose, such sums amounting in the aggregate to $1,200,000, including the aggregate sum of $250,000 as the several down payments for the improvement or purposes required by the Local Bond Law. The down payments have been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted budgets. 1. Section In order to finance the cost of the several improvements or purposes not covered by application of the several down payments, negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of $950,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond anticipation notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law. 2. Section The several improvements hereby authorized and the several purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated cost of each improvement and the appropriation therefor, the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each improvement and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as follows: Estimated Appropriation Maximum Amount and Estimated of Bonds or Period of Purpose Cost Notes Usefulness a)Acquisition of two $150,000 $140,000 5 years ambulances b) Acquisiton of a $100,000 $95,000 5 years bucket truck and other maintenance utility vehicles as identified on a list on file with the Borough Engineer HAY 2, 2002 Estimated BOND Appropriation Maximum Amount ORDINANCE and Estimated of Bonds or Period of #02-'10 Purpose Cost Notes Usefulness IN FULL (Continued) c) Repavingofvarious $250,000 $115,000 10 years streets in the Township as identified on a list on file with the Borough Engineer, including all work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto d) Improvements to the $700,000 $600,000 40 years Arthur Kill Waterfront Recreation Facility, including all work and materials necessary therefor or incidental thereto. (total cost of $2,443,000 of which $1,743,000 is already funded) TOTALS $1,200,000 $950,000 The excess of the appropriation made for each of the improvements or purposes aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued therefor, as above stated, is the amount of the down payment for each purpose. 1. Section All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at such times as may determined by the Chief Financial Officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes issued pursuant to this Ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer's signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:2-8(a). The Chief Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus accrued -- interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery of the notes pursuant to this Ordinance is made. Such report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and the maturity schedule of the notes sold the price obtained and the name of the purchaser. HAY 2, 2002 2. Section The Capital Budget of the Borough of Carteret is hereby BOND ORDINANCE amended to conform with the provisions of this Ordinance to the #02-10 IN FULL extent of any inconsistency herewith. The Resolution in the form (Continued) promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended Capital Budget and Capital Program as approved by the Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with -- the Clerk and is available there for public inspection. 3. Section The following additional matters are hereby determined, declared, recited and stated: (a) The purposes described in Section 3 of this Bond Ordinance are not current expenses. They are all improvements that the Borough may lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the costs thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby. (b) The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of the respective amounts of obligations authorized for each purpose and the reasonable life thereof within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, is 27.71 years. (c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the __ Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and notes provided in this Bond Ordinance by $950,000, and the obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by the Law. (d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $100,000 for items of expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included in the estimated costs indicated herein for the purposes or improvements. 4. Section Any grant moneys received for the purposes described in Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of the improvements or to payment of the obligations issued pursuant to this Ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used. 5. Section The Chief Financial Officer of the Borough is hereby authorized to prepare and to update from time to time as necessary a Financial Disclosure document to be distributed in connection with the sale of obligations of the Borough and to execute such Disclosure Document on behalf of the Borough. The Chief Financial Officer is further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide Secondary Market Disclosure on behalf of the Borough pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Rule") for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations of the Borough and to amend such undertaking from time to time in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and continues to be, in connection with any change in law, or interpretation thereof, provided such undertaking is and MAY 2~ 2002 BOND ORDINANCE continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally recognized Bond #02-10 IN FULL Counsel, consistent with the requirements of the Rule. In the event (Continued) that the Borough fails to comply with its undertaking, the Borough shall not be liable for any monetary damages, and the remedy shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking. 6. Section The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the obligations authorized by this Bond Ordinance. The obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the taxable real .property within the Borough for the payment of the obligations and the ~nterest thereon without limitation of rate or amount. 7. Section This Bond Ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local Bond Law. ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Approved and Adopted: May 2, 2002 Introduced: April 18, 2002 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: April 23, 2002 Hearing held: May 2, 2002 Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace Advertised as Finally Adopted: May 10, 2002 tEETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review ?UBLIC INPIJT prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon )N ALL IESOLLITIONS MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions. [EETING There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor :LOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. 6 MAY 2, 2002 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 Rios asked if on Resolution #02-211 Genova, Bums COMMENTS -- & Vemoia did any litigation for Conrail. Borough Attorney Bergen said no, they are getting the same rate they always get $150.00 he was just making sure of that. He explained most lawfirms charge an hourly rate of $125.00 and explained the details concerning this. Councilmember Reiman read the Resolution of Retirement for Carole Manetta, congratulated her and asked God to bless her. Councilmember Rios congratulated Mrs. Manetta and thanked her for all the years of dedicated service she has given the Borough. Councilmember Santoro congratulated Mrs. Manetta and wished her a happy, healthy retirement. Councilmember Sohayda congratulated Mrs. Manetta. Councilmember Sosnowski congratulated Mrs. Manetta wished her a long and happy retirement. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #02-202 to #02-214 were approved. RESOLUTION #02-202 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-202 the Council. AMENDMENT TO 2002 TEMPORARY BUDGET Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-202 "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 2002 TEMPORARY BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 7 MAY 2, 2002 RESOLUTION #02-203 RESOLUTION #02-203 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTflORIZING VARIOUS the Council. CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM ~lq .1TATI(Iq OF ~ PURSUARr Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios · 0 COAH R~C~IL4TR3~S RESOLUTION #02-203 -- "AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT TO COUNCIL ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING (COAH) REGULATIONS" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-204 RESOLUTION #02-204 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION OF the Council. RETIREMENT- CAROLE MANETTA Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-204 "RESOLUTION OF RETIREMENT- CAROLE MANETTA" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-205 RESOLUTION #02-205 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING UEZ the Council. Bb'DC,~ FCR 2002-2003 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-205 "AUTHORIZING UEZ ADMINISTRATION -- BUDGET FOR 2002-2003" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. MAY 2, 2002 RESOLUTION #02-206 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTIOIq 4[02-206 the Council. AI/IIt(IilZING ~ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and R/os -- RESOLUTION #02-206 "AUTHORIZING RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-207 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-207 the Council. APPROgI~ ~ #2-TAR I~'J,]- }~I~F,I~cSES, INC., Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and ~os ~'~ ~SOLUTION g02-207 "~PROV~G CHANGE O~ER ~2 T~EEL ENTE~SES, ~C.~ILIK ST~ET ~S~AC~G PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-208 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-208 the Council. AUIHCRIZING BII~- NISrUuI~S I~SE RI~filRS Upon MMS&C, by Co~cilmembers Reiman and Rios ~SOLUTION ~02-208 "AUTHORinG ~CEIPT OF B~S FOR MISCELLANEOUS BASE ~PA~S" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. MAY 2, 2002 RESOLUTION #02-209 RESOLUTION//02-209 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to SIJPP(IIT OF ~-1041, RE: the Council. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-209 "SUPPORTING A-1041, AN ACT CONCERNING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEER LENGTH OF SERVICES PROGRAM (LOSAP)" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-210 RESOLUTION #02-210 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to i~IIlt[IIIZING BIi~;- the Council. PURCIt.,~E & INST_~II~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Upon MMS&C, by Co~cilmembers Reim~ ~d ~os ~C~ ~ ~SOLUTION ~02-210 "AUTHO~Z~G ADVERTISEMENT FOR ~CE~T OF BIDS FOR THE P~CHASE A~ ~STALLATION OF A NEW A~ CO~ITION~G ~IT FOR THE C~TE~T POLICE DEP~TMENT~IC~AL CO~T BUILD,G" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-211 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-211 the Council. SlffiVlCES (XlflliAC~- {g, ~: ~y Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reim~ and ~os RESOLUTION ~02-211 "CO~ECT~G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONT~CT- GENOVA B~S AN VE~OIA" A~PTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Pafisi, Reims, Rios, S~toro, Sohayda ~d Sosnowski voted in the affi~ative. 10 MAY 2, 2002 RESOLUTION #02-212 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-212 the Council. FII~INGS Of' BUHI~INGS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios OI~CIJP~ RESOLUTION #02-212 "FINDING THAT THERE EXISTS CERTAIN BUILDINGS WHICH ARE UNFIT FOR HUMAN HABITATION OR OCCUPANCY" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-213 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-213 the Council. APPOIItrlI~ OSVALBO Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION #02-213 "APPOINTING OSVALDO TORRES PERMANENT LABORER IN THE STREETS AND ROADS DEPARTMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #02-214 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-214 the Council. AN ~ TO 'IttE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RI~~ PLAN FOR LANDf'II J. ~Ctq IMPROVII~I~IT DISTRICT RESOLUTION #02-214 "REFERRING TO THE PLANNING BOARD FOR RECOMMENDATION AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LANDFILL RECLAMATION IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. AND THE LARGE SITE LANDFILL RECLAMATION AND IMPROVEMENT LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A: 12A- 50, et seq." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 11 MAY 2, 2002 PAYMENT OF Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sosnowski all bills 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, Sohayda and Sosnowski. REPORTS The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: DEPARTMENT 1. Clerk's Office-April 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. STANDING BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski COMMITTEES spoke about the generator test at the Library. He said there was an incorrect flue cap on the flue and the flue needed to be extended which caused the fumes in the Library. He thanked Mayor Failace and former Councilmember Patrick Crilley for the donation of office furniture that would save the Borough money. He reported progress. F1NANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman said Green Acres has approved the funding of Phase II of the Waterfront Park. He said he had a call from the NJDEP that the five hundred thousand dollars was approved. He said they should have legislature approval next month, half would be a loan and half would be a grant. He spoke about the Carteret Historical Committee's poster contest and thanked everyone, the judges as well as Michelle Chubenko, Dan and Donna Croson for organizing the contest. He spoke about the 1.1 million-dollar paving program. He spoke about the LOSAP Program for the Volunteer Firemen and the OEM members supporting A-1041. He spoke about the refunding of the sewer bonds from 1991-1993 and said they would be reissuing these bonds in a week or so which would be a significant savings over the next five years. He thanked Patrick Crilley and his company for donating office equipment. He thanked the World Trade Committee for organizing the dance that was held Saturday night. He said there was a meeting concerning the Children's Community Garden on a piece of property on Salem Avenue. He said this should start within a few weeks. 12 MAY 2, 2002 FIRE: Committee Chairperson Sohayda spoke about the presentation STANDING COMMI~I~EES of the flag and said he was proud of that. He said on April 18th the Fire Department attended a refresher training course for technical training. He said the firefighters attended the drill at Kinder Morgan. He thanked the firefighters for their help with the Special Olympics. He congratulated Firefighter/EMT Sam Goddess, Police Officers -- Mirandi, Muszka, Holowatch for receiving the Public Service Award. He read the names of the Firefighters who received the NJ State FMBA Awards and congratulated them. He said they were still working on the ten thousand dollars from the Governor's Office for pagers. He reported progress. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios sent a letter on April 4th to Freeholder Dalina requesting the County's help for lighting in Medwick Park at the tennis courts. He said he received a letter stating the County has a consultant retained for lighting at the tennis courts and the hockey rink. He said they planted seventeen trees at Cornell Park and ordered a new water fountain in Carteret Park since the old one was destroyed. He said Shore Crest Park ball field with the drainage system works fantastic and they are able to play games there after games. He said they would have rainout games at Chrome Park on Saturdays. He said they should be going out to bid on a Cherry Picker to continue the tree cutting in the next three weeks. He said the Clerk's Office is accepting applications for the Summer Work Program, for 14 and 15 year olds. He said the Skate Board Park is secured. He thanked the World Trade Center Committee for a job well done with the Scholarship Dance. He said the net profit was $4,653.35, which would go towards the scholarship. He reported continued progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Santoro congratulated the Fire Department for the Valor Awards, which was at a State level. She said the Police Department would file for a Community Policing Grant, which pays up to seventy five percent of the salary over three years. She spoke about the Weapon Surrender Program. She said they would hold spots in the academy for June since we need Officers. She said some Officers attended meetings on Gang Violence. She said there was a technology meeting to get TV 36 up and running. She said there was a meeting with the Police Department and the Building Department concerning the opening of Borough roads. She said on May 9th Officer Jim Hart would be bicycling in the "Police Unity Tour" to Washington D.C. to raise money for The National Law Enforcement Fund. She joked about her broken foot and explained what happened. She said Mr. Devine from the Atom Tabloid was in attendance at the meeting and asked everyone to have respect for each other and leave the families out of the press. She asked everyone to be human beings and treat everyone they way you would like to be treated. She reported progress. 13 MAY 2, 2002 STANDING PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Parisi said the Laborer COMMITTEES that was appointed tonight was a replacement and they were not adding anyone. He said the demolition at the Sewer Treatment Plant was moving quicker knowing their deadline is approaching. Harrison Avenue Pump Station work has begun and the Roosevelt Avenue Pump Station work will begin next week. He said the Road Department is working on the potholes and gave the number to report potholes. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi said the accountant was looking over the School Board Budget. He said there would be a meeting with the Mayor and two Councilmembers Monday May 6th. He congratulated the World Trade Center Scholarship Committee and the Fire Department. Councilmember Sohayda said the Crime Prevention Unit would be holding a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on May 7, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Failace read the following proclamation: NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MAY 2, 2002 WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have a long and venerable history in our constitutional republic, dating back to the First Continental Congress in 1775; and WHEREAS, The Declaration of Independence, our first statement as Americans of national purpose and identity, made "the Laws of Nature and Nature's God" the foundation of our United States of America and asserted that people have inalienable rights that are God-given; and WHEREAS, The Supreme Court has affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions with prayer and the Supreme Court and the U.S. Congress themselves begin each day with prayer; and WHEREAS, In 1988, legislation setting aside the first Thursday in May in each year as a National Day of Prayer was passed unanimously by both Houses of Congress and signed by President Ronald Reagan; and 14 MAY 2, 2002 WHEREAS, The National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for PROCLAMATION: Americans of all faiths to join in united prayer to acknowledge our NATIONL DAY (1* PRAYI~ dependence on God, to give thanks for blessings received, to request (Continued) healing for wounds endured, and to ask God, to give thanks for blessings received, to request healing for wounds endured, and to ask God to guide our leaders and bring wholeness to the United States and -- her citizens; and WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to give thanks to God by observing a day of prayer in the Borough of Carteret when all may acknowledge our blessings and express gratitude for them while recognizing the need for strengthening religious and moral values in our State and nation; NOW, therefore, I James A. Failace, Mayor of the Borough of Carteret, do hereby proclaim the first Thursday in May, 2002, to be designed as "A DAY OF PRAYER 1N THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" and encourage the citizens of Carteret to observe the day in ways appropriate to its importance and significance. Proclaim this 2nd day of May 2002. MayorF~lacereadthe ~llowingproclamaion: PROCLAMATION: PHILIPPINES INDEPENDENCE DAY PHIL~P1NESINDEPENDENCE DAY WHEREAS, the Philippines comprise some 7000 islands located on South Eastern Asia, Archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam; and WHEREAS, the Philippines is touched by some 60 ethnological groups; in a mixture of different cultures and blending of foreign influences with native elements as they range from Hindu, Arabic, Malavan, Spanish, Chinese, to contemporary Western and many others woven into the cultural fabric that is inherently of FILIPINO; and WHEREAS, Andres Bonifacio initially led the war for independence against Spain until his death on May 10, 1897, where after Emilio Aguinaldo continued the struggle for Philippine Independence; and WHEREAS, Emilio Agninaldo set up a camp in Biak-na-Bato in San Miguel, Bulacan, where he established his own government; and WHEREAS, after signing the Pact of Biak-na-Bato in December 1897, he left for Hong Kong; and WHEREAS, when the Spanish American War broke out, Aguinaldo returned to the Philippines and led the rebellion in Cavite; and 15 MAY 2,2002 PROCLAMATION: WHEREAS, Cavite was freed and on June 12, 1898, Aguinaldo PHILIPPINES gathered his troops at his house in Kawait; and INDENDENCE DAY (Continued) WHEREAS, at four in the afternoon on that date, he stood on the balcony of his house when Julian Felipe's composition, the Marcha Nacional Filipina was played and the Philippine National flag was hoisted for the first time; and WHEREAS, Ambrosio Bautista, an advisor of Aguinaldo, boldly spoke the "Act of the Declaration of Independence"; and WHEREAS, on that date, June 12, 1898, the Declaration of Independence was signed and Filipinos rejoiced as free men; and WHEREAS, the Samahan Cultural Heritage-Eastern Seaboard, Inc. has organized a glorious celebration to commemorate Philippines Independence Day to be graced by Filipino-Americans in the Borough of Carteret and nearby towns as an event to inspire every one of us to have an enlightened awareness of our past, an active commitment to our present and a clear vision of the future. MAYOR FAILACE Mayor Failace congratulated Carole Manetta and joked with her and COMMENTS Mr. Manetta. He thanked Councilmember Rios and The World Trade Center Committee and said in the future they would try not to schedule too many things on one day. He congratulated the Firemen for receiving the Valor Awards and said he had a great time at the award dinner. He said his daughter Danielle and her cousin will ride in the Aids Bike Run on June 23rd from New York to Boston. He said he would accept donations towards this. He spoke about freedom of the press and said he would like equal time in the Atom Tabloid, there were quotes about him and he did not get to reply. He spoke about an Internet poll done by the Atom Tabloid that asked, "Would you reelect Jim Failace if the election were held today?" He addressed Mr. Devine for an article in the paper with his point of view. Mr. Devine said yes. He said he called him a few times. Mayor Failace said he has not called the Mayor's office, but the Mayor has called the newspaper and left a message. Councilmember Santoro asked Mr. Devine to please agree that any articles about her from this point on eliminate her mother from any future articles. Mr. Devine said the quote in the newspaper was exactly what she told him. Councilmember Santoro said it was when she said off the record and repeated her question to him. Mr. Devine said she would be quoted and what she tells him he will report (inaudible) and fairly. 16 MAY 2, 2002 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro and unanimous PUBLIC DISCUSSION affirmative vote of the full membership, present~ the meeting was opened to the public for discussion. -- Richard Greenberg, Carteret Avenue asked if the First Aid was in COMMENTS negotiations. Mayor Failace said yes, they are looking at some things and the Council was looking at some things and they would meet again. Richard Greenberg asked if the ambulances would be bought for the First Aid or the Borough of Carteret. Councilmember Rios said they would be bought for the Borough of Cartemt. He said the First Aid Squad is Carteret First Aid Squad, Inc. Richard Greenberg said he felt them was redundancy in this and Cartemt would have five ambulances. He said he felt the taxes were too high for this. He asked if the town could work with the First Aid since he felt it would be cheaper to work with them then to buy two new ambulances. Mayor Failace said they are working with the First Aid but they are doing this now to be ready. -- Councilmember Rios said the one hundred thousand dollars would be from the Soldiers and Sailors Fund, but they need court approval to use the money. He spoke about the Board of Health and how there would be ten thousand dollars a year towards the ambulance. He spoke about how they are negotiating with the First Aid Squad in good faith and staying open minded. Borough Attorney Bergen said they are in the mist of negotiation. John Sudia, Cypress Street spoke about the Engineering bills from 2001and questioned the costs. He said he would like information on the costs that are listed on the Bill List. Mayor Failace said they are reviewed by the Council and it costs money to do Engineering work. John Sudia asked what Suspect Areas were. Councilmember Reiman said that was an ongoing project and these things are billed against a line item. __ Borough Attorney Bergen said some of the costs are to supervise the jobs or inspection fees. Mr. Rosario, Markowitz Street spoke about Carteret Park and Shore Crest Park. He said Carteret Park playground looks awful. Councilmember Rios said the Parks Committee had a meeting and plans to do major improvements in each park every year. He said Carteret Park would be slated for next year. 17 MAY 2,2002 PUBLIC DISCUSSION Mr. Rosario said that is unacceptable. Mayor Failace said they did Comell and Chrome Park since they looked worse than Carteret Park and they don't have the money to do all the parks. He said Carteret Park is planned for next year. Mr. Rosario said he heard the equipment has been stored away. Councilmember Reiman said the Council and the taxpayers approved an Ordinance in 2000 to raise a hundred thousand dollars through the Open Space Tax. He said it was written wrong two years ago, this November the Council would be putting it on a referendum for the voters to decide if they could use the one hundred thousand dollars. It would not be increasing anything, it would asking the voters for permission to use the money for the parks. He said if the voters vote yes, there will be three hundred thousand dollars for the parks. Councilmember Rios spoke about the plans for Carteret Park, the pond and how much it would cost to do these renovations. Councilmember Santoro said they have a plan since they have filed with Green Acres for a grant. Mayor Failace said the other parks were worse than Carteret Park. Mr. Rosario said he felt it was for safety reasons the park should be fixed. Councilmember Santoro spoke about what Councilmember Crilley did for the parks and why he did the other parks before Carteret Park. Mayor Failace said there was a five year program. Councilmember Santoro the program was only into the third year. There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED Councilmcmbers Rios and Sohayda and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KA~FHLEEN M. BARNEY, RMC/~.~__.~ Municipal Clerk ~ w KMB/cp 18