HomeMy Public PortalAbout2003/11/06NOVEMBER 6, 2003
MEETING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolution, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) Councilmembers present.
RESOLUTION# 03-338 RESOLUTION//03-338 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
AUTHORIZING the Council for action.
CI-IARGE S AGAINST
AND DIRECTING THE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios sand Sitarz
REMOVAL OF LARRY
ALEKSANDRICH RESOLUTION//03-338
"AUTHORIZING CHARGES AGAINST AND DIRECTING THE
REMOVAL OF CARTERET REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
COMMISSIONER AND ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
MEMBER LARRY ALEKSANDRICH"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi
abstained. Councilmembers Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
ADJOURNED Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:40 P.M.
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Mayor Reiman congratulated Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz on their MAYORKEIMAN
reelection as well as Borough Attorney Bergen who was reelected as a
Councilmember in his town.
· Air HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Diane Kish from the Health Department gave out certificates to the pRESENTATION RE:
Pollution Commission poster contest winners, poSTER oDNTEST
· by the Mayor and referred REsoLUTION # 03-337-a
RESOLUTION TO GO
RESOLUTION #03-337-a was tntroduced
to the Council for action· INTO CLOSED SESSION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-337-a
.. £SOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent·
CLOSED SESSION
At approximately 7:25 P.M. a Closed Session was held·
At approximately 7:35 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers MEETING OPENTO
Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) pUBLIC
Councilmember present, the meeting was opened to the public.
MOTION TO AMEND
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous THE AGENDA
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, a motion was
made to amend the agenda to include Resolution #03-338.
Mayor Reiman explained the reason for the Resolution·
MEETING oPENED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Siatrz and Rios and unanimous pUBLIC INPUT ON
affirmati vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting REsoLUTION # 03-33
was opened for public input on Resolution #03-338.
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PROCLAMATION: WHEREAS, there are currently more than 25 million living American
VETERAN'S DAY veterans, many of whom risked their own lives for the perpetuation of
(Continued) the American way of life; and
WHEREAS, the services performed by these millions of American
veterans have demonstrated the willingness of our Nation to meet the
challenge of armed aggressors who have threatened our freedom and
the cause of individual determination throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, it is the contribution of these proud Americans who have
helped to shape the American character that today represents this great
Nation; and
WHEREAS, our Nation and the free world are etemally grateful for
the contributions of American veterans to the advancement of world
peace; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that a day be set aside to honor
those who have served our Nation so honorably;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DANIEL J. REIMAN, Mayor of the Borough
of Carteret, in recognition of the contributions our service men and
women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the
world, declare
Tuesday, November 11, 2003
as
VETERAN'S DAY
and ask that the day be observed with appropriate ceremonies in honor
of those men and women who have served our Nation so proudly;
I FURTHER CALL UPON all citizens and businesses to mark this day
with the proud display of the Flag of the United States in reaffirmation
of our national unity and pride and in rededication of our national
ideals.
Mayor Reiman said the Services would be at 11:00 A.M. at the
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial in Carteret Park.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous
PUBLIC affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting
DISCUSSION was opened to the public for discussion.
PUBLIC There being no comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by
DISCUSSION Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
CLOSED the four (4) Councilmembers present, the public discussion portion of
the meeting was closed.
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FIRE: Councilmember Rios in the absence of Committee Chairperson STANDING
ODMM1TI'EES
Sosnowski said he was unable to give a report this evening since
Councilmember Sosnowski did not leave him any information.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Krum said work
should stcrt on Sportsman's Field right after Thanksgiving. He said
the Chrome Park equipment would be installed when the rain stops.
He said the Hot House is closed but the PBA bathrooms would be
open for use in Carteret Park until the Hot House is open. He reported
progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Rios congratulated Sue Skoczypiec
and said a number of Police Officers were attending training for
various things and gave some details. He said the Child ID Kits and
the Computer Cop Kits were handed out and said the Computer Cop
Kits were for children's safety on Internet sites. He reported continued
progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said the men have
been patching the pot holes around town. He said there are some new
tracks on order. He said the regular pump maintenance is going on
and the new street sweeper is on order. He said the men in the garage
are getting the equipment ready for winter. He reported progress.
BOARD ' )F EDUCATION: In the absence of Committee Chairperson
Naples, Mayor Reiman said she has been reaching out to Mr.
Cherepski for a meeting with the Board of Education.
Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION:
-- VETERAN'S DAY
VETERAN'S DAY
WHEREAS, throughout the course of American history, courageous
men and women have taken up arms to defend this great Nation,
cherishing our freedom as our birthright; and
qoVEMBER 6, 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of four (4) Councilmembers present all
Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and padsi all bills
PAYMENT OF BILI_S appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
REPORTS
DEPARTMENTS
1. Clerk's Office-October 2003
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed and on file.
MAYORAL Mayor Reiman presented Mayoral commendations to the Carteret Air
COMMENDATIONS: Pollution Commission contest winners.
AIR POLLUTION
COMMISSION CONTEST
STANDING BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: In the absence of Committee
COMM1TfEES Chairperson Naples, Mayor Reiman said they were moving ahead with
retro fitting Borough Hall and have received $485,000.00 to date in
grant money.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Padsi
said there was a land sale on October 30, 2003 and gave the details.
He said about $1.4 million dollars was raised.
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
RESOLUTION//03-336 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-336
APPOINTING
the Council for action. MEMBERS TO THE
CARTERET PORT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION #03-336
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET
PORT AUTHORITY"
ADOPTED
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-337 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-337
ALrrHORIZING
the Council for action. VARIANC~ & DESIGN
WAIVERS PURSUANT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz TO THE CWRA WITH
MERIDIAN TERRA(~,
LLC
RESOLUTION #03-337
"A [; FHORIZlNG VARIANCE AND DESIGN WAIVERS
-- PURSUANT TO THE CHROME WATERFRONT
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
MERIDIAN TERRACE, LLC"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
COMMUNICATIONS:
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the TOWNSHIP OF
Townsh(' of North Brunswick-Resolution opposing S-2516, NORTH BRUNSWICK
Prohibiting Use of Schools as Polling Places.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the TOWNSHIP OF
Township of North Brunswick-Resolution opposing State's Property NORTH BRUNSWICK
Tax Reimbursement Program.
BOROUGH OF
__ The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication l~om the JAMESBURG
Borough of Jamesburg-Resolution urging adoption "S.M.A.R.T." Bill
to reform the funding of schools in New Jersey.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the BOROUGH OF
Borough of Franklin-Resolution supporting S-838, prohibiting FRANKLIN
punitive damage awards against municipalities and municipal
employees acting within the scope of authority.
q'oVEMBER 6, 2003
REsoLUTION # 03-333 RESOLUTION//03-333 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
pROFESSIONAL the Council for action.
SERVICES-T&M
ASSO~ATES, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
SPORTSMAN'S FIELD
ADMINISTRATION & RESOLUTION #03-333
iNSPECTION SERVICES
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES-
SPORTSMAN'S FIELD REHABILITATION/CONTR \CT
ADMINISTRATION & INSPECTION SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-334 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION # 03-334 the Cotmcil for action.
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES-T&M Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ASSOCIATES, RE:
TIDELANDS LICENSE
PERMIT/SPORTSMAN'S RESOLUTION #03-334
FIELD
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES-
TIDELANDS LICENSE PERMIT SPORTSMAN'S
FIELD PROJECT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-335 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION # 03-335
APPOINTING A the Council for action.
SID/B1D ADVISORY
STEERING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
COMMITI'kE
RESOLUTION #03-335
"APPOINTING A SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT/BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ADVISORY STEERING COMMITTEE"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
RESOLUTION//03-330 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-330
GEKiii~ YING EMT'S
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-330
"CERTIFYING BRENDAN L. RHODES, DENA M. SLIZIEWICZ
AND SUSAN BODNAR EMERGENCY
MEDICAL TECHNICIANS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 03-331
RESOLUTION #03-331 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING CHANGE
the Council for action. ORDER # 3 &
AUTHORIZING FINAL
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz PAYMENT CEKfI~iCATE,
RE: MILIK STREET
RESOLUTION #03-331 RESURFACING PROJECT
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #3 AND AUTHORIZING
FINAL PAYMENT CERTIFICATE/MILIK STREET
-- RESURFAC1NG PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-332 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-332
the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES-T&M
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ASSOCIATES, RE: 2003
ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION #03-332
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES-
2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT AND FIELD SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
RESOLUTION # 03-327 RESOLUTION #03-327 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CANCELLATION OF the Council for action.
OUTSTANDING
CHECKS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-327
"CANCELLATION OF OUTSTANDING CHECKS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-328 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
RESOLUTION # 03-328 the Council for action.
PROVIDING FOR THE
TRANSFER OF
SURPLUS FUNDS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-328 --
"PROVIDING FOR THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS FUNDS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 03-329 RESOLUTION #03-329 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
REQUESTING the Council for action.
MODIFICATIONS TO
THE NOTIFICATION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
PROCEDURES &
REQLrmEMENTS OF
MEGAN'S LAW RESOLUTION #03-329
"A RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET,
MDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY REQUESTING
MODIFICATIONS TO THE NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND
REQUIREMENTS OF MEGAN'S LAW"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,
ADOPTED Padsi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
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NOVEMBER 6, 2003
The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers wanted any GONSENTAGENDA
Resolutions to be taken off the Consent Agenda and asked for a
motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #03-325
to #03-337 were approved.
RESOLUTION # 03-325
RESOLUTION #03-325 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to BUDGET INSERTION-
the Council for action. INSPECTION FEES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-325
"REQU.cSTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $4,400.00 THE
2003 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE
INSPECTION FEES-DMV PROGRAM GRANT"
-- was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum,ADOPTED
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #03-326 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 03-326
SUPPORTING
the Council for action. REAUTHORIZING OF
NJ TRANSPORTATION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz TRUST FUND &
INCI~EASED
DEDICATION FOR
RESOLUTION #03-326 LOCAL AID
"RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REAUTHORIZATION OF THE
NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND AND
INCREASED DEDICATION FROM LOCAL AID"
_ was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED
Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
pUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the
four (4) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public
Heating to be open:
Mayor Reiman briefly explained Ordinance #03-46.
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 Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
ORDINANCE #03-46
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING & SUPPLEMENTING § 109-5.3,
ENTITLED WAIVER FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, OF THE CODE OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Naples and Sosnowski were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: N~ovember 6, 2003
Introduced: October 16, 2003
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: October 21, 2003
Heating Held: November 6, 2003
Approved by:_ Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: __ November 13.2003
Mayor Reiman read the names of the appointees to the SID/BID
MAYORREIMAN Advisory Steering Committee and the Carteret Port Authority for
COMMENTS Resolutions #03-335 and #03-336.
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 Sitarz and unanimous
ALL RESOLUTIONS affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, tt~e 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 Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the (4) Councilmembers present.
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately
7:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 6, 2003, Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
ROLL CALL
-- Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember Randy Krum " Ronald Rios
" Frank Parisi
" Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
NOTED ABSENT
Noted absent were Councilmembers Susan Naples and Brian
Sosnowski.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. OF AI.I.EGIANCE
STATEMENT OF
The Clerk stated that on October 31, 2003, in full compliance with the MEETING NOTICE
Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to
The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous APPROVAL OF
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the minutes MINUTES
of October 16, 2003 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by
the Clerk.
Mayor Reiman presented a Mayoral Commendation to Susan MAYORAL
Skoczypiec from the Police Department for organizing the Borough's ODMMENDATION:
National Night Out Program. He said Susan was selected as a SUSANSKOCZPIEC
National Award Winner.
Mayor Reiman said the Comcast Cable Television Public Heating will COMMENTS
be held at 7:30 P.M. and was not a part of the Council Meeting
tonight. IJe explained.
-- The Clerk stated Ordinance #03-46 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE # 03-46
AMENDING &
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on SUPPLEMENTING
October 16, 2003. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune CODE, CI-IAPTER 109-
on October 21, 2003 with notice that it will be considered for final 5.3, RE: WAIVERFOR
passage after Public Hearing to be held on November 6, 2003 at SENIOR CITIZENS
approximately 7:00 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.