HomeMy Public PortalAbout2002/11/14 NOVEMBER 14, 2002
The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of AGENDA MEETING
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting November 18, 2002 was held
on November 14, 2002, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility,
230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Mayor James Failace
Councilmember Frank Paris
" Daniel Reiman
" Ronald Rios
" Janet Santoro
Brian Sosnowski
Noted absent was Councilmember Sohayda.
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Bergen.
STATEMENT OF
A Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to the Home News MEETING NOTICE
Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on
November 8, 2002.
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GOVERNING BODY
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· Borough Engineer Donald Norbut BOROUGH
ENGINEER NORBUT
The Borough Engineer Norbut addrcascd thc Governing Body.
1. 2002 Road Program - Hc said work was proceeding on thc
2002 Road program. Hc said thc contract work was
approximately 75 percent complete. He said the
reconstruction of Elm Street, Terminal Avenue and McKinley
Avenue are completed. He said the contract is currently
installing sidewalk and roadway base repairs on Hagaman
Street, Sycamore Avenue, Sumutka Avenue and Ash Street.
He said plans are to perform the final paving within the next
week (weather permitting). He said remaining work includes
the Barlik Street reconstruction and Main Avenue paving in
West Carteret. He said weather permitting, the contractor
should complete all work this year, however, should the
weather not remain favorable, and Barlik Street may be
completed in the spring of 2003.
2. Waterfront Park - He said the demolition phase for the
Waterfront Park is complete. He said the old concrete pier and
timber piles have been removed. He said the contractor is
currently initiating the installation of test piles and is
scheduled to begin the installation of new timber piles for the
pier within the next two weeks. He said the Army Corps of
Engineers has advised us that the issuance of their permit is
imminent.
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ENGINEER NoR.BUT
Sanitary Sewer Projects -
3. ~ Station - VFD and Control
a. goose
R~nlacement - He said contractors have bee~
prepared and a pre-construction meeting held for the
project. Pie said it is anticipated that work will be
initiated within the next two weeks. He said he is
currently working with the contractor to submit
acceptable VFD equipment details in conformance
with the specifications. He said this submittal process
has details in conformance with the specifications. He
said this submittal process has caused some delays in
the start of the project, however, he does not see this
issue as a problem at this time. He said the contract
provides for a 120-day construction period and requires
project completion by December 18, 2002. Pie said the
contractor advises that he will still be able to meet the
project completion deadline.
b. ~ Sewer Service Contract_ - He
said per Council authorization, bids were received for
an annual emergency service contract on Tuesday,
November 12, 2002. He said two bids were received.
He said a recommendation of award will be provided
under separate cover recommending an award to B&W
Construction.
c. Sewe~r Manh~ole Rehabilitation Contract - He said
per Council authorization he is proceeding to
investigate and develop contract documents for the
rehabilitation of various sewer manholes throughout
the Borough. He said he has initiated field work and
anticipate completing plans and specifications for
public bid within the next two weeks
4. Middlesex County Downtown Business District Grant - He
said the Borough is in receipt of a Middlesex County Grant, in
the amount of $59,600.00 for streetscape improvements along
the west side of Roosevelt Avenue in West Carteret. He said
at the Council's request, at the October Council Meeting, he
has contacted Mr. Carl Spataro, the Middlesex County
Economic Development Director, to request the transfer of
funds to complete Phase II of the Washington Avenue
Streetscape Project, which includes lighting and pavers.
Councilmember Rios stated CAPP would like to plant a tree for
Christmas in the triangle on the comer of Washington Avenue and
Roosevelt Avenue. He asked Borough Engineer Norbut to speak with
the County and see if they can update the triangle so maybe next year
shrubs can be planted. He asked about the traffic diversion plan for
West Carteret.
Borough Engineer Norbut stated he has not heard anything back from
Woodbridge for the past month an a half at least.
Councilmember Rios suggested sending a letter to the Mayor and
Council of Woodbridge. Borough Attorney Bergen will send letter.
Councilmember Rios asked about the light survey on Cypress Street.
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BOROUGH
ENGINEER NORBUT
Borough Engineer Norbut stated he reached out to PSE&G and
advised of the Cypress Street situation as well as the Industrial Road
situation. He said it has been a little difficult getting in touch with the
right person. His intent is to have PSE&G write out the process for
him and if needed a survey from the Police Department and a report
from the traffic safety officer.
Councilmember Parisi asked about the traffic light at the end of the
bridge.
Borough Engineer Norbut stated the question that was presented to
him was why doesn't the signal have all red phase and if a no turn on
red sign was needed for coming out of Post Blvd. He said he did some
research and found there was a traffic study done a couple of years ago
by Hammal Associates. He said the traffic study indicated there were
no accidents which were attributable to a right angle mm off of Post
Blvd. He said based on that study alone it does not seem to be
warranted. He said he would be happy to go out and look at it to see if
there are a lot of near misses that are not showing up as accidents. He
said with regard to the all red phase, it is an older signal the timing was
set up many years ago and it does not have an all red phase. He said
most new traffic signals will have a minimal of a one to two second all
red phase.
Councilmember Parisi stated he would like to pursue the issue of the
all red phase.
Transcriber notes that John McKelvey from T&M and Borough
Engineer Norbut gave presentation on the Hill District Drainage
Improvements.
At approximately 7:25 P.M. Councilmember Sohayda was noted NOTED PRESENT
present.
Borough Engineer Norbut spoke of the problems that have been taking
place in the Hill District especially when there are significant rain
events. He said when those heavy storms are combined with high tide
conditions the situation of flooding is ... (inaudible)...
Borough Attorney Bergen stated the Council would have to go into
Closed Session to discuss site plan.
Borough Engineer Norbut stated he can make a general presentation.
He said when flooding gets to the point where the road can not be seen
it becomes very dangerous for cars to try and pass through and can
cause severer property damage. He said this is a very serious issue and
needs to be looked at. He said the project has been partially funded
through an EPA Federal Grant that the Borough received a couple of
years ago. He said it has also been partially funded through local
funds that were put together in a 2000 Sewer Bond Ordinance.
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ENGINEER NORBUT
Mr. McKelvey stated the anticipated cost of the project would be
$2,250,000.00 which would include acquisition of property.
He said once the Council approved the plan the documents would go
to EPA for approval.
Councilmember Santoro asked about the Salary Ordinance for the
Police. She said she would have Patrick put a copy of it in everyone's
bin and she would like it put on for first reading for the Council
Meeting.
MINUTES FOR MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
APPROVAL
November 7, 2002
RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS:
1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses.
2. Refund of tax and/or Sewer Fee Overpayments.
3. Authorizing Various Contractors to Perform rehabilitation of
Homes Pursuant to COAH Regulations.
4. Providing for the Transfer of Surplus Funds.
5. Certificate Making Award of General Improvements Bonds of
the Borough of Carteret.
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS:
· ABC License Transfer, Re: #1201-33-001-008 from Concetta
Brown to Nicole Cinelli.
COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Township of South Brunswick - Resolution supporting A-2069
& A-2110 regarding the Clean Communities Program.
2. City of Linden - Notice of Public Hearing, Deco'tuber 10,
2002, 7:00 P.M., Linden City Hall - Re: Adoption of re-
examination report of Master Plan. Councilmember Reiman
asked Borough Clerk to get a copy of the Master Plan and
send Tony Neibert over to the hearing.
REPORTS REPORTS:
· Inspection of Buildings - October 2002.
PAYMENT OF BILLS PAYMENT OF BILLS:
· List of bills properly audited and signed.
MATTERS FOR MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION:
DISCUSSION 1. Office On Aging - Salary Ordinance. - Closed Session
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2. NJ DOP - a) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment, Re:
Park Maintenance Worker. Closed Session b) Secretary,
Board/Commission. The eligibles that were on the list
decided not to take position so an Ordinance and
Resolution will be drafted, c) Certification of Eligibles for
Appointment - Police Captain. Date of Disposition: 4/7/03. d)
Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - Police Lieutenant.
Date of Disposition: 4/7/03. Council added Sergeant as well.
Borough Clerk will get certification for sergeants.
3. Assessing Aide - Position. - Closed Session.
4. T&M Associates - Purchase of Sewer Television Cameras.
Done
5. Cycle Tribe Motorcycle Club - Requesting permission to have
second annual Christmas Parade, December 14, 2002. OK
6. Bids Received - Annual Sewer System Emergency Service
Contract.
7. Board of Education - Polling Places. Councilmember Parisi
will look into this.
8. Councilwoman Santoro - Green Acres Properties.
BUSINESS TO BE
BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: ADDED
Councilmember Reiman said he had personnel for Closed Session.
Councilmember Santoro stated the Redevelopment Plan needed to be
done tonight to send it to the Planning Board.
Councilmember Reiman asked who was actually presenting it to the
Planning Board.
Borough Attorney Bergen stated either the Council or allow the
Redevelopment Agency and their special counsel to do it, but the
decision is up to the Council. He said he would be there with the
Redevelopment Agency in case any questions come up.
Councilmember Santoro said the Police Department got the three
quotes for the speed monitor and they have signed for it. She also
stated a Resolution needed to be added £or the Council Meeting along
with the Salary Ordinance for the tentative P.B.A. Agreement. She
said everything else is for Closed Session.
Councilmember Sosnowski said he had a personnel issue for Closed
Session.
Councilmember Rios said he had a personnel issue for Closed Session.
Councilmember Sohayda stated he had a few personnel issues for
Closed Session.
Councilmember Parisi said there seemed to be a possibility that the
ambulance services were on a frequency that is also used by the Fire
Department.
Councilmember Sohayda said he was not aware of this but that he
would check into it.
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Councilmember Parisi said he has also noticed that ambulance and fire
tracks are both going out on some of the same calls.
Councilmember Rios said that he had a meeting with Fire Chief
O'Connor and he mentioned to him that he sometimes gets calls for
Mutual Aid. He said he does not personally have a problem with it
because occasionally it might happen where Port Reading will be a
Mutual Aid for Carteret and Port Reading has been there especially
when Carteret had it's problem and now that the surrounding areas are
hearing that Carteret in the business, and it does not happen that often,
but he thinks the Council should allow the practice to happen as far as
Amboy. He said he does not think it will happen with Woodbr/dge
because they are well covered within themselves.
Councilmember Reiman stated just so the Council and the residents
are aware on Sunday there will be an OEM exercise and drill at 2:00
P.M. - 4:00 P.M. in West Carteret so the bridge will be shut down at
that point and time. He said a significant amount of sirens will be
heard from all local, county and state government agencies. He said
the feds will be down as well. He said it is a mock exercise about a
major catastrophe about a tanker crashing into a PSE&G facility.
OPEN FOR PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sosnowski and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Councilmembers present, the
meeting was opened to the public for discussion.
Ms. Gaydos spoke about concerns of rerouting traffic from Blair Road
to Milik Street. She said she works on Milik Street and she does not
feel it has the capacity to handle that volume of traffic.
Councilmember Rios said he will mention it to the Borough Engineer.
Mr. John Sudia said he has noticed a couple of near misses and feels
the Police Department should consider putting a crossing guard at the
corner of Roosevelt Avenue and Carteret Avenue by Columbus
School.
Councilmember Santoro said at the beginning of the school year when
discussing where to put the crossing guards this was discussed. She
said she will ask again but it was brought up to see if it was necessary
to add another guard in that area and actually they spoke with the
Principle of the school. He also mentioned putting up some pedestrian
signs because drivers do not seem to yield for pedestrians in Carteret.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous
CLOSED affirmative vote of the full Councilmembers present, the meeting was
closed to the public for discussion.
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NOTED ABSENT
At approximately 8:00 P.M. Councilmember Sohayda was noted
absent.
Mayor Failace asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss
Police Captain Interviews, personnel Matters, and Litigation.
RESOLUTION #02-378
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios RESOLUTION TO GO
INTO CLOSED
RESOLUTION #02-378 SESSION
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll cal vote, Councilmembers Parisi, ADOPTED
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
MEETING CLOSED
At approximately 8:00 P.M., a Closed Session was held.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios and MEETING OPENED
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present
this meeting was opened to the public at approximately 10:02 P.M.
Transcriber note's that Councilmember Reiman was noted absent. TRANSCRIBER
NOTE'S
RESOLUTION #02-379 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #02-379
the Council for action. "AWARDING
CONTRACT FOR
STORM WATER
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Santoro and Rios INLETS FEDERAL
BOULEVARD - B&W
RESOLUTION #02-379 CONSTRUCTION
"AWARDING CONTRACT FOR STORM WATER iNLETS -
FEDERAL BOULEVARD - B&W CONSTRUCTION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Padsi, ADOPTED
Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda voted no. Councilmember Reiman was
noted absent.
RESOLUTION #02-380 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action. RESOLUTION #02-380
REFERRING THE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Santoro and Sosnowski LOWER
ROOSEVELT
RESOLUTION #02-380 AVENUE BUSINESS
"REFERRING THE LOWER ROOSEVELT AVENUE BUSiNESS REDEVELOPMENT
PLAIN TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO THE PLANNiNG BOARD FOR PLANNING BOARD
RECOMMENDATION PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL FOR
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40S: 12-1, ET RECO1VIMENDATION
SEQ." PURSUANT TO THE
LOCAL
REDEVELOPMENT
AND HOUSING LAW,
7 N.J.S.A. 40A: 12-1, ET
SEQ.
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was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi,
ADOPTED Rios, Santoro and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda voted no. Councilmember Reiman was noted
absent.
At approximately 10:04 P.M. Councilmember Reiman was noted
NOTED PRESENT present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Santoro and Sosnowski the
MOTION TO HAVE Council voted to have Borough Engineer Donald Norbut to put
BOROUGH
ENGINEER TO PUT together the Green Acres list to submit to the State. Upon individual
TOGETHER GREEN roll call vote, Councilmembers Parisi, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and
ACRES LISTTO Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sohayda
SEND TO THE STATE abstained.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sosnowski and Rios and
ADJOURNED unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, there being no
further discussion, this meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:05
P.M.
,~~mitted,
Municipal Clerk
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