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Home My Public Portal About2002/05/30 MA Y $0, 2002 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of AGENDA MEETING Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of, June 6, 2002, was held on Thursday, May 30, 2002, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. ROLL CALL PRESENT The following were noted present: Mayor James Failace Councilmembers Frank Parisi " Brian Sosnowski " Daniel Reiman " Ronald Rios Janet Santoro " Brian Sosnowski Noted absent was Councilmember Sohayda. Also noted absent was Borough Attorney Robert Bergen. STATEMENT OF STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE: MEETING NOTICE Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on May 24, 2002. TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY: a) Borough Engineer TO ADDRESS b) Beverly Hedesh GOVERNING BODY BOROUGH ENGINEER Borough Engineer- Donald Norbut DONALD NORBUT Borough Engineer stated he would like to give a recommendation of award for the Waterfront Park Phase I Project. He said it is a recommendation of award for the Reicon Group, LLC from Staten Island. He said back in April six bids were received for the Waterfront Park. He also has attached a bid summary. Borough Engineer stated it would be an aggressive schedule. Councilmember Sohayda noted present at approximately 7:10 P.M. Borough Attorney Robert Bergen noted present at approximately 7:12 P.M. Borough Engineer Norbut also passed out a letter from T&M's Construction Management and Field Inspection Services, Re: Waterfront Project. He said he would also be getting the proposal from Maser for shop ...(inaudible)... approximately $10,000.00 would be good to keep them involved. He spoke about three sinkholes that he would be looking into to find out why they are there. He spoke about bids for miscellaneous base repair. He said he got one bid, which was for $100,000.00. He said the last time it was only $50,000.00. He asked the Council to reject the bid and to rend. AGENDA MEETING MA Y 30, 2002 TO ADDRESS GO VERNING BODY CON'T DONALD NORBUT RESOLUTION #02-233 Resolution #02-233 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the RESOLUTION Council for action. AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BID - 2002 MISCELLANEOUS BASE REPAIR CONTRACT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Santoro and Reiman, RESOLUTION #03-233 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REJECTION OF BID - 2002 MISCELLANEOUS BASE REPAIR CONTRACT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Borough Engineer Norbut stated at this time there are no programs available that would give the Borough money for sewer lines. He said homeowners have written him letters and he will follow up on it. He suggested the homeowners get a plumber and then the Borough can reimburse them. With regards to the Roosevelt Avenue truck by-pass he has met with Woodbridge. He said the Mayor was concerned with traffic on Omar Avenue. He said they would look at some issues we brought up and get back to us. Councilmember Parisi said as of yesterday they finally repaired Washington Avenue. Borough Engineer Norbut stated at the last meeting he was asked to give an estimate to repair the crack on Carteret Avenue. He said the estimated cost would be $250,000.00 to $300,000.00. He said with the DOT state application the Borough can more than likely get $200,000.00. He said the last thing is that an issue came up about 12 Dunster. He said right now there are no contractors who are doing paving work. Councilmember Reiman asked if it was something Public works can do. Borough Engineer Norbut said yes Public Works could handle it for the short-term solution. Councilmember Rios asked if they could go into Closed Session at this point because he has to leave due to his wife's surgery. He said he would like to discuss negotiations. Mayor Failace stated he thinks that would be ok but maybe before have Beverly Hedesh address the Council because it would only be for a few minutes instead of making her wait. BEVERLYttEDESH- Recreation Committee Chairperson - Beverly Hedesh. RECREATION COMMITTEE Beverly Hedesh stated she was there as the Chairperson of thc Recreation Committee. She stated that she submitted three names for thc Council to consider putting them on thc committee not thc sub- committee in order to make up a full commission. Councilmembcr Santoro stated thc Council must first except Beverly resignation letter. 2 AGENDA MEETING MA Y 30, 2002 TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BODY CON'T BEVERL Y HEDESH Beverly Hedesh stated this would allow the Recreation Committee to be able to vote on a chairperson at their next meeting. She said until the day she actually leaves she will oversee whomever the new chairperson was. Mayor Failace stated that the Borough really appreciated all the work that Mrs. Hedesh has done throughout her years as head of Recreation and that she would be missed greatly. Beverly Hedesh stated that the Ladies Auxiliary was planning on tagging and wanted to know since they are affiliated with the Fire Department wouldn't they be covered under the Borough's insurance. Borough Attomey stated he does not believe she needs insurance at all she just has to complete a form with the Police Department and have it approved. RESOLUTION g,02-234 Resolution #02-234 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the RESOLUTION TO GO Council for action. INTO CLOSED SESSION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios, RESOLUTION #02-234 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED Reiman, Rios, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. CLOSED SESSION HELD At approximately 7:40 P.M. a Closed Session was held. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sohayda and MEETING OPENED unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present this meeting was opened at approximately 8:25 P.M. Transcribers Note during Closed Session Councilmember Ronald Rios TRANSCRIBER'S was noted absent at approximately 8:23 P.M. NOTED Minutes for Approval: May 16, 2002. MINUTESFOR APPROVAL PROCLAMATIONS Proclamations: a) Myasthcnia Gravis b) Korean War Veteran's Month Ordinances: Public Hearing ORDINANCES 1. #02-11 Amending Code Article 1, Street Excavation of Chapter 222- Re: Streets and Sidewalks 2. #02-12 Amending and Supplementing Code, Chapter 198, Re: Property Maintenance. - Councilmember Reiman suggested that this be tabled at the next meeting due to a high call volume from residents with complaints. He 3 AGENDA MEETING MA Y 30, 2002 ORDINANCES CON'T stated he would like to review it again with the Finance Committee and the Construction Department. #02-12 will be tabled. 3. #02-13 Salary Ordinance #71-9. Re: Emergency Medical Technician. 4. #02-14 Amending Code, Article 1, Traffic and Parking Regulations of Chapter 254- Re: Vehicles and Traffic. RESOLUTIONS Resolutions: 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffic Licenses. 2. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer User Fees. 3. Amendment to 2002 Temporary Budget. 4. Authorizing the Issuance of 2002 Amusement Device Licenses. 5. Creating Handicapped Parking Spaces - 625 Roosevelt Avenue & 72 Edwin Street. 6. Authorizing the Issuance of Various Amusement Game Distributors licenses. APPLICATIONS Applications: 1. ABC Licenses - 2002 License Renewals. COMMUNICATIONS Communications: 1. PSE&G - Petition to the Public Board of Utilities to change charges for electric service. 2. Borough of Spotswood - Resolution opposing S- 1044/A- 1926, Re: Award of Bids. 3. NJ Turnpike Authority - Notice of Study involving improvements to Interchange 12. REPORTS Reports: 1. BoardofHealth April2002. 2. Clerk's Office May 2002. MATTERS FOR Matters for Discussion: DISCUSSION 1. NJ DOP - · Certificate of Eligibles for Appointment - Battalion Chief. One (1) provisional serving. Date of Disposition: 8/13/02. - Resolution · Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - Traffic Maintenance. Two (2) provisionals serving. Date of Disposition: 7/1/02. Resolution · Notice of Promotional Examination - Truck Driver. Do or Do Not want a test. Closed Session · Classification Review - M. Siracusa. Resolution 2. County of Middlesex - Agreement for Road Resurfacing. Check to see if this was done if not will put on Resolution. 3.Dr. Singh Resignation from Board of Health. Hold 4 AGENDA MEETING MA Y 30, 2002 MA TTERS FOR DISCUSSION CON'T 4. Tony Neibert - Request to hire Electrical HHS Inspector/Alternate Electrical Sub-Code Official. Resolution. 5. Santidad A Jchova Pentecostal Church of God - Requesting to use Chrome Park for Flea Market. Need more information. Councilmcmbcr Sohayda asked if all Block Party requests had to be submitted in writing. Mayor Failace said yes. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED Business to be Added: Mayor Failac¢ - Thc Veterans Monument with all the names on it was taken down and given to thc VFW when the town center was done. He stated they have asked if thc Borough would be able to get it refurbished a little. He said they would still like to use that board because it holds hundreds of names. He said what the Veterans wanted to do if possible down by the side of the town center where the monument is maybe putting it outside by the comer of the Library. He stated maybe having a meeting with them to see what can be done. Also a few years back a proclamation was done naming the Sportsman Field after Pete Vezzozi. He said he knows at some point and time that field is going to be redone. He said the family would really like a plaque or something showing that the field has been named after Mr. Vezzozi. Councilmember Padsi said he would talk to Mr. Kately about getting something put out by the field. Councilmember Santoro - Would like a commendation for Jimmy Hart who rode down to Washington D.C. Mayor Failace asked if the Council was going to try and do something for Beverly Hedesh this week. Councilmember Reiman said they have some time. Mayor Failace said yes there is time to do something for her. He said he thinks something should be done for her in honor of what she has done. Councilmember Santoro said maybe something could be order to give her. Councilmember Reiman said he would ask Bobby Kately to ordered something like they did for Remy and Jack. Councilmember Santoro said also if anyone should read the Atom Tabloid the bulletproof vests are thanks to Danny Tarrant and Captain Hojecki who filed for the grants and they have been getting it the last couple of years. She said they have gotten State grants the last four years and the last two years they have been getting federal grants and our Police Force does and excellent job. AGENDA MEETING MA Y 30, 2002 BUSINESS TO BE ADDED CON'T Borough Attorney Bergen stated Patrick wants a resolution for bond counsel to have them do some work up to $5,000.00. Councilmember Reiman stated he received a notice today that the Borough did receive the $583,000.00 for the Library. He said he thinks the back end of the bond should be paid, which will free up ---- some money. Councilmember Sohayda said he approved a Fire Truck escort for the girls' softball team tonight at 9:00 P.M. RESOLUTION#02-235 Resolution #02-235 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sohayda and Reiman, RESOLUTION #02-235 "RESOLUTION TO GO iNTO CLOSED SESSION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Santoro, Sohayda and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Rios was noted absent. CLOSED SESSION HELD At approximately 8:54 P.M. a Closed Session was held. MEETING OPENED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sohayda and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers Present this meeting was opened at approximately 8:55 P.M. MEETING ADJOURNED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sohayda and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmember present, after no further discussion, this meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:36 P.M. R~jsubmitted, "KA~THLEEN M. B/~NEY, RMC~'L'~ Municipal Clerk KMB/tl 6