HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002/05/16 MAY 16, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL {4EETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor James A. Failace approximately
6:10 P.M. on Thursday, May 16, 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 were Mayor James A. Failace and Councilmember NOTED ABSENT
Buddy Sohayda.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER ~ PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Janet Santoro. OF ALLEGIANCE
At approximately 6:11 P.M. Mayor James A. Failace was noted NOTED PRESENT
present.
Mayor Failace apologized for being late, he said he was performing a
marriage ceremony.
The Clerk stated that on May 10, 2002, in full compliance with the STATE[lENT OF
Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to [,IEETING 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 MINUTES
-- affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes
of May 2, 2002 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the
Clerk.
MAY 16, 2002
ORDINANCE ~02-11 ORDINANCE #02-11 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
AMENDING ARTICLE and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
I, STREET Hearing to be held on June 6, 2002, upon MMS&C, by
EXCAVATION OF Councilmembers Reiman and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote,
CHAPTER 222 OF Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted
THE CODE, RE: in the affirmative. Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
STREETS AND
SIDEI~ALKS
ORDINANCE #02-11
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, STREET
EXCAVATION, OF CHAPTER 222 OF THE
CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET,
ENTITLED STREETS & SIDEWALKS"
ORDINANCE ~02-12 ORDINANCE #02-12 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
AMENDING & and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
SUPPLEMENTING Hearing to be held on June 6, 2002, upon MMS&C, by
CHAPTER I98 OF Councilmembers Reiman and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote,
THE CODE, RE: Councilmembers Parisi, Reirnan, Rios, Santom and Sosnowski voted
PROPERTY in the affirmative. Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
MAINTENANCE
ORDINANCE #02-12
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER
198, ENTITLED, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, OF THE CODE OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
[lOTION MADE Councilmember Rios made a motion to change the amount on the
Ordinance f~om $11.00 to $10.00 per hour.
MOTION MADE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro and unanimous
AND CARRIED affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, a motion was
made to amend Ordinance #02-13 to read $10.00-$14.00/hour.
MAY 16, 2002
ORDINANCE #02-13 was introduced and adopted as amended on ORDINANCE #02-13
First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same AMENDING SALARY
for Public Hearing to be held on June 6, 2002, upon MMS&C, by ORDINANCE #71-9,
Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski. Upon individual roll call vote, RE: EMERGENCY
Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
in the affirmative. Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #02-13
"AN ORDINANCE FIX1NG THE SALARIES AND WAGES OF
VARIOUS EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET,
COUNTY OF MiDDLESEX AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY"
ORDINANCE #02-14 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE ~02-14
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING CODE,
Hearing to be held on June 6, 2002, upon MMS&C, by CHAPTER 254,
Councilmembers Reiman and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, ARTICLE I, TRAFFIC
AND PARKING
Councilmembers Parisi, Rciraan, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted REGULATIONS
in the aiT~rmative. Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
__ ORDINANCE #02-14
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, GENERAL
PROVISIONS; TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS, OF
CHAPTER 254 ENTITLED 'VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC' OF THE
CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'
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 PUBLIC INPUT ON
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous ALL RESOLUTIONS
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was opened for public input on all Resolutions.
-- There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor MEETING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and unanimous affucmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
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CONSENT AGENDA The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any
Resolutions to be taken offthe Block Vote and asked for a motion.
Councilmember Rios asked for clarification on Resolution #02-217.
COMMENTS
Councilmember Reiman said this would allow them to spend thc __
funds. He said this would be for Rural/Metro and other emergency
medical services.
Councilmember Rios asked what the time fi'amc was on this.
Borough Clerk Barney said she did not speak to Patrick so she did not
know the time frame.
Borough Attorney Bergen said there is probably no line item to pay
Rural/Metro. He said when the budget was drafted it might not have
been included but to pay Rural/Metro this has to be done.
Mayor Failace said this was not an addition to the budget. He
suggested the Council approve this since he did not see a problem with
this.
Borough Attorney Bergen suggested the Council approve this pending
appropriate explanation from the Chief Financial Officer. He said
there has to be a line item to pay someone.
Councilmember Rios said his concern was that there was no additional __
money for this.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions
#02-216 to #02-230 were approved.
RESOLUTION {02-216 RESOLUTION #02-216 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
DIRECTING THE the Council for action.
ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS
RAFFLE LICENSES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-216
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO --
ROTARY CLUB OF CARTERET AND ST. ANTHONY H.S.A."
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
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MAY I6~ 2002
RESOLUTION #02-217 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-217
the Council for action. AMENDMENT TO 2002
TEMPORARY BUDGET
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-217
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
2002 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absem.
RESOLUTION #02-218 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION #02-218
the Council for action. REFUND OF TAX
AND/OR SEWER USER
FEE OVERPAYMENTS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-218
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR
SEWER OVERPAYMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-219 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-219
the Council for action. CREATING flAI~IC~PI~
PARKING SPACE-
9 KUBALA AVENUE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-219
"CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE
FOR 9 KUBALA AVENUE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ADOPTED
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
MAY 16, 2002
RESOLUTION #02-220 RESOLUTION #02-220 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING the Council for action.
EXECUTION OF 2002
MUNICIPAL ALLIANCE
CONTRACT
Upon MM$&C, by Councilmembcrs Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-220
"AUTHORIZING YEAR 2002 ALLIANCE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND
THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-221 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION #02-221 the Council for action.
PROFESS IONAL
SERVICES-
JOSEPH SPAGNOLI,
ESQ. RE: PTL. Upon MMS&C, by Cotmcilmembers Reiman and Rios
~AYNE HHNDERMANN
RESOLUTION #02-22 l
"APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT-
PTL. WAYNE HUNDEMANN"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Cotmcilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-222 RESOLUTION #02-222 as imroduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING the Council for action.
GEORGE C. SIMMS
PLUMBING SUB-CODE
OFFICIAL
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-222
"APPOINTING GEORGE C. SIMMS PLUMBING
SUB-CODE/I-IHS INSPECTOR"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absem.
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MAY 16, 2002
RESOLUTION #02-223 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-223
the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL
SERVlCES-G~NOVA~
BI]RNS & vE~qOIA, NOT
~ EXc~'~J $35,0(0).00,
Upon MMS&C, by Cotmcilmembers Reiman and Rios RE: SPI~I.T~"I~ ~
RESOLUTION #02-223
"APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT-
GENOVA BURNS & VERNOIA"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-224 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-224
the Council for action. A}/ARD OF (llglltACr-
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios Cl.~a/tlNG AND 'l*l ~rlSI~
RESOLUTION #02-224
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2002 SANITARY SEWER
CLEAN1NG AND TELEVISING/BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ANNUAL SEWER SYSTEM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-225 as imroduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-225
the Council for action. ~kRD OF ~-
Mgl .I(X-TOLLy &
ASSOC--, P.C., RE:
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios 14III. DISTRICT
RESOLUTION #02-225
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HILL DISTRICT STORMWATER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT/SUBSURFACE
INVESTIGATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda ~ noted absent.
MAY 16, 2002
RESOLUTION #02-226 RESOLUTION #02-226 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING the Council for action.
EXECUTION OF
URBAN&RURAL
Cl~I]mS UNSAFE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rciman and Rios
DEMI2LI.'I'I.~N
LO~ ~ RESOLUTION #02-226
"AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE URBAN
AND RURAL CENTERS UNSAFE BUILDING
DEMOLITION LOAN AGREEMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Pafisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmati~.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absem.
RESOLUTION #02-227 RESOLUTION #02-227 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~I,/ARD OF {llqlllACr TO the Council for action.
t.t~y/~
Ci~II~t Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-227
"APPROVING CONTRACT TO REPAIR THE ROOF AT THE
CARTERET LIBRARY/SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTER"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-228 RESOLUTION #02-228 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOIiYrli~G the Council for action.
R0~! J~. I~'IKIPPIS-
TII~ORARY
~ Ca.FRK Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-228
"APPOINTING ROSALIE DE FLIPPIS TEMPORARY
PART-TIME PERMIT CLERK"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absem.
MAY 16~ 2002
RESOLUTION #02-229 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-229
fiPPO~ 2002
the Council for action. RB2RF. ATIC~I
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #02-229
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES FOR 2002 SUMMER
SOCCER AND BASKETBALL PROGRAM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. ADOPTED
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-230 as introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION #02-230
the Council for action. ~ APPLICaiTICI~I
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios &ID ~ ~ R.I
RESOLUTION #02-230
"APPROVING APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION FOR AID UNDER THE NEW JERSEY
TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AUTHORITY ACT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absem.
The Clerk stmed that she was in receipt of a Communication from
EcolSciences, Inc.-Applicmion ~rLe~eroflmerpret~io~ Re: Ox~rd COMMUNICATIONS:
ECOLSCIENCES, INC.
Instrumems.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
PSE&G-Applying to NJ DEP for Freshwater Wetlands Statewide NJ DEP
General Permit for repair, replacement and maintenance of existing
electrical distribution facilities as well as new installation of
underground electrical distribution facilities.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from NJ NJ TRANSIT
TRANSIT-Public Hearings, May 30, June 3 and June 10 at Various
Locations, Re: Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation
Assistance Act.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous
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 Rios and Reiman all bills
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Parisi, Reiman, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios abstained on Conrail and voted yes on all other
items. Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
REPORTS DEPARTMENT
1. Inspection of Buildings-April 2002
2. Social Services-March & April 2002
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
STANDING BUILDiNGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said
COMMITTEES Borough Hall has recently been painted. He spoke about the old
Recreation Building repairs. He said they were doing the groundwork
around the buildings. He said the lights in the park were replaced and
the flags will be illuminated. He spoke about the generator test and the
results. He spoke about relocating the sprinklers and the HVAC
upgrades that would be needed.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman
spoke about the refunding issue and the money it would be saving the
Borough. He said it would be two cents off a nine-cent tax increase.
He said the Construction Department has taken in roughly $250
million dollars in inspection fees this year. He said the Council would
be having a joint meeting concerning the school budget.
FIRE: Councilmember Rios in the absence of Committee Chairperson
Sohayda reported progress.
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PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios said they are STANDING COMMITTEE
accepting applications for the Smnmer Work Program in the Clerk's
Office for fourteen and fiflcen year olds. Hc said the progran~ starts
July 8th and runs for six wcaks. He spoke about the problem with the
fountain in the lake at Carteret Park wberc thc turtle was stuck. He
said the Parks Department hung fllty American flags on Carteret
Avenue. He spoke about the details of the Memorial Day Services that
would be held on May 26th. He spoke about how the Parks
Department was refurbishing the monument area. He said they
planted flowers and shrubs to dress up the area. He said they would be
putting new speakers in for the Memorial Day Services. He reported
continued progress.
Mayor Failace asked if the Knights of Columbus donated the flags on
Carteret Avenue.
Councilmember Rios said the money came from the Parks Department
budget.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Santoro said there was a Police
Committee Meeting. She said they were looking for additional UEZ
Funds to have additional officers in the Chrome area since the grant is
running out. She said two police cars have video cameras in them.
She said they wanted to put four Police Officers into the Academy in
July. She said they would start the screening process. She said she
wanted to do a commendation for Jimmy Hart who completed a
bicycle run to Washington DC for the World Trade Center Victims.
She reported progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Parisi said the 2002 Road
Program Field Survey has been completed. He said the 2002 County
Overlay Program Design Phase work is complete and the project has
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been advertised for bids, which will be received on May 23 . He said
the Harrison Avenue Pump Station has installed a wet well and the
Roosevelt Avenue Pump Station construction will begin next week.
He said Double Edge Construction Company that is demolishing the
Sewer Treatment Plant is stepping up their efforts to get done on time.
He spoke about the Hill District Storm Sewer Project. He said the
County has placed signs in school areas.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi said there
would be a Special Meeting after tonight's meeting to discuss the
School Budget.
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MAYOR FAILACE Mayor Failace said one of the regulars at the meetings; Leo was in the
hospital. He spoke about Jack Engel and his work with Big Brothers
and Sisters of Middlesex County. He urged everyone to get involved
and felt it was a worthwhile endeavor.
PUBLIC Upon M/VIS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro and unanimous
DISCUSSION affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting
was opened to the public for discussion.
COMMENTS Suzanne Loutfy, President of the Carteret Board of Education said this
meeting was made without confirmation of the Board of Education and
read a statement explaining this, which was the reason the members of
the Board of Education were not present. She said it was the fault of
the Council's unwillingness to cooperate with the Board of Education
members.
Councilmember Rios said as a member of the Council he did not
consider himself unwilling to work with the Board of Education, he
was in favor of having the meeting tonight instead of the twentieth.
He said he felt the twentieth would not give them enough time to make
a decision and meet on the defeated budget. He said he was always
willing to work with the Board of Education. He said as far as other
members of the Board not attending tonight because they have other
commitments within the School District he understood. He said he did
not understand why there was not a member of the Administration
here tonight.
Mrs. Loutfy said she did not know what the committee that was
present at the last meeting had informed the rest of the Council of but
the Business Administrator and the Superintendent had prior
engagements. She did not feel anyone should answer questions on the
budget except the Business Administrator who knew the budget and
put it together.
Councilmember Rios asked what the Superintendent of Schools' salary
Was.
Mrs. Loutfy said one hundred and twenty three thousand dollars.
Councilmember Rios said for one hundred and twenty three thousand
dollars he should have the ability to know what the budget is.
Mrs. Loutfy said he knows as much as possible, they were trying to
put the budget together and accommodate auditors and district
attorneys. She said the Superintendent does not have the time that is
why the Business Administrator is working on the budget. She said
they work for the same town and for the same children.
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Mayor Failace said it was true, they met on the sixth and thirteenth he COMMENTS
said they reviewed the budget for the first time on the sixth and the
numbers were high. He said they asked the Board of Education to
bring the numbers back to the administration for answers. He said on
the thirteenth they got some answers and the next day the Auditors
sent their questions to the Board Office, some questions were
answered and some were not answered. He said they were having a
meeting of the Mayor and Council where they invited the Board of
Education and they did not have to do that and felt it was too bad that
some members were unable to attend. He said they have a decision to
make and they are under the gun. He said the numbers were difficult
for the Auditors and was sure they would like another month to go
over them He said Monday was the deadline and the Council felt they
wanted to meet with the Board.
Mrs. Loutfy asked the Mayor and Council to discuss this and not to
make a £mal decision tonight. She said the Board deserves a chance to
answer. She said they could still have a meeting on the twentieth to
discuss this.
Councilmember Rios said they hired professionals for various
situations because the Council are "Laymen" and they rely to some
degree on what the professionals suggest.
Mrs. Loutfy asked they keep the meeting on the twentieth.
Councilmember Santoro explained the decision as a Council to meet
tonight. She said the Councilmembers present at the meeting reported
back to the Council what happened at the meeting. She said they
thought they were cutting it too close on the twentieth and explained
why they chose the date they did. She said they have not talked to the
Auditors and they are not sure all the questions are answered. She said
the Council does take this seriously and they are very concerned with
the children of Carteret. She said the Superintendent of Schools who
is in charge of a forty million dollar budget is in Atlantic City which is
two hours away and felt it was inexcusable for him not to be here or to
send a representative. She said while she was on the School Board she
skipped things for her children and dropped everything to be there
because that was how important she felt it was.
Mrs. Loutfy asked that her Administration not be criticized which
would leave the Council's Administration open for criticism.
Councilmember Santom explained that the Councilmembers that head
different committees usually question members of their departments.
Mrs. Loutfy said it is up to the Board what happens and she can not
choose the Borough's lawyer and they could not choose the Board of
Education's Superintendent. She said the Board decides who is where
and when.
Councilmember Santoro asked Mrs. Loutfy if she felt it was more
important for the Superintendent to be in Atlantic City than at the
meeting tonight.
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Mrs. Loutfy said the Superintendent was not one hundred percent
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION involved in the budget and she felt he was not the person who was
qualified to answer the Council's questions. She said the Business
Administrator should answer the questions. She said the reason the
Business Administrator could not m~ke the meeting was that she
scheduled a doctor's appointment.
John Sudia said the Superintendent of Schools, the Police Chief, etc.
are Public Servants and felt their first obligation was to the Borough of
Carteret. He said there are conventions in Atlantic City and other
Public Servants have traveled more than two hours to come back into
Carteret as he and many other Public Servants have done in the past.
He said they are getting one hundred and twenty thousand dollars a
year and he felt they should be qualified to know every aspect of the
budget. He spoke very strongly about how he felt the School Board
members should have been at the meeting tonight.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
ADJOURNED Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 6:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
KATHLEEN M.
Municipal Clerk
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