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The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of AGI~IDA
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, July 10, 2003, was held on
Thursday, June 19, 2003, 6:00 P.M., Municipal Court, Police June 19, 2003
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The :,llowing were noted present: pRESEIgr
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman
Councilmember Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Frank Parisi
" Ronald Rios
Joseph Sitarz
Noted absent was Councilmember Brian Sosnowski.
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert Bergen.
Maile'l to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted STA~ OF
on the Bulletin Board on June 13, 2003. [,ll~t'It'~g I~UrlCE
WiNIII'ES FOR
June 5, 2003. APPROVAL
National Night Out. PROCLAI~TIO~I
TO t~I)RIgSS GOVERlqlbiG
Boro~,gh Engineer, Don Norbut, then spoke on: BODY
Phase 2 - Waterfront Park He said they are putting together the Borough Engineer
Waterfront Development Permit for wetlands. Phase 2 - l~aterfront
Park
Mayor Reiman said we did receive $5000,000.00 for Phase 2
Funding of the Waterfront Park. In addition there is four (4)
million dollars in DEP money allocated for programs that may
include parts of Carteret, the Harbor Estuary and the Raritan Bay
Estuary. Non-profit groups acquire property along the Rahway
River, along the Arthur Kill and put in a bird sanctuary.
Borough Engineer Don Knorbut said they will talk about the
-- bulkhead later. The majority of the work is complete out there.
They developed a punch list and they are asking the contractor to
discuss issues.
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Road Program Road Program. He said tracks should be seen on Poplar Street
within the next week or two. There were some rain delays. They
will start the survey work and reconstruct that road this year.
West Carteret West Carteret Pedestrian Improvements. He said they have just
pedestrian .completed and will be sending their plans for along the residential
Imprmrements side of Roosevelt to the DOT for their approval probably Monday
and they'll get that project going to bid.
DOT Funding. He has a new application for the DOT State Aid
[lCrr Funding Funding Grant, which is due the end of the month. They are
sending in Marion Street for consideration. He asked for a
resolution for that.
Manhole Manhole Rehabilitation Contract. He said it is moving forward.
R~habilitation The contractor has been a little tough.
Contract
Hill District Stormwater Pump Station Project. He said they are
Hill District seeing some progress. They are getting down to some hard design
Stormwater Pt~np work now and have completed their
Station .... (inaudible)....investigations on that project.
Project
Mayor Reiman said he met with Hatch Mott t~eff)onald today in
review of the Hayward Ave. Pump Station. He asked for a
resolution tonight authorizing up to $14,400.00 for Phase I for
Hatch Mort MacDonald to do a review of the Hayward Avenue
Pump Station. We know that pump fails and the amount of water
its supposed to be pumping exceeds all limits. This will be an
initial review and recommendation as to solving the problem. The
design work will be at a later point. We need to get them out there
now especially in light of us moving ahead with the detention pond
up off of that area.
Manholes Borough Engineer, Don Norbut then spoke on Manholes. He said
he will forward the list of manholes to the Mayor and Council.
2003 Road Program. He said they will add Oakwood Place to the
2003 Road Road Program this year.
Program
The Mayor said he asked Don to review that in light of the p ~tition
received that the Council should have copies of.
Borough Engineer,Don Norbut said it is probably on the top 10 list
of roads to be done.
The Mayor said we have to move ahead on it.
2002 Road Progrmn Borough Engineer, Don Norbut then spoke on the 2002 Road
Program. He said they are trying to close this out. The contractor
finished 95 % of the punch list work. There was an issue with
some ponding on Coolidge Avenue which is the one remaining
item along with stripping. They are holding 15% so they are
covered. Unfortunately, the contractor may be heading towards
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bankruptcy. Some of those finishing touches we'll have to possibly
work through another contractor or possibly through the bond.
Spor,~man's Field. He said the design is virtually complete. They Sportsman's Field
just put in a request to the DEP for clarification and they said we
also need a waterfront development permit.
Councilmember Krum noted that because of the rain they are
having a problem so he suggests that they let Pop Warner practice
on the field this year and start fresh next year. We need the field
for August for softball practice.
Mayor Reiman asked if this is a project that can be done in the
Fall.
Borough Engineer,Don Norbut said yes.
Borough Engineer,Don Norbut then spoke about Truck Diversion. Tcu~k DJ_version
The truck diversion has been in place for the better part of a week.
They nave some kinks to work out. All indications are they didn't
have any catastrophic problems.
Public Hearing - OIiI:)IIqAI, IC~
#03-16 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: AFSCME Local
#3850.
#03-17 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Department Heads.
#03-18 Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #84-6, Re: User Charge
System.
#03-19 Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #88-14, Re: Fee for New
Construction Connections.
#03-21 Amending and Supplementing Chapter 160 Entitled
"Dev~ lopment Ordinance of the Borough of Carteret," Re: HI-A
Heavy Industrial Zone Regulations.
Mayor Reiman asked what happened to Ordinance #03-20.
The Municipal Clerk stated that #03-20 is the ordinance
concerning the R-65 Zones that is being held.
Borough Attorney Bergen said that won't be until later in July.
Mayor Reiman told the Council they are holding Ordinance #03-20
that was creating the R-65 Zone. We have to notify all the
residents within that zone and also delineate the map that Tony
Neibert has as to where the new R-65 would encompass.
RESOII1TI(lqS
-- Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses.
Amendment to 2003 Temporary Budget.
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Resolutions Cont: Authorizing Agreement Execution for Streetscape Improvement
Along Washington Avenue.
Approving Memorandum of Agreement - Teamsters Local #97.
Appointing Police Lieutenant.
Appointing Police Sergeant.
Appointing Brian O'Connor Fire Chief.
Appointing Temporary Seasonal Employees - Sports Camp.
Appointing Temporary Seasonal Employees - Playground
Program.
Creating Handicapped Parking Space - 719 Roosevelt Avenue.
Approving ABC License Renewals for the 2003/2004 License
Term.
Authorizing Execution of Interlocal Agreement Middlesex
County Street Paving Program.
Councilmember Rios said that the Police Committee met and it is
their intention to appoint #1 on the list, David Csimbok, to the
position of Police Lieutenant upon the retirement of David
LaPoint. They want to 31 on the list, Kevin Makwinski, to the
position of Police Sergeant.
(Xlt, I~C~TIONS COMMUNICATIONS
Borough of Borough of Garwood Resolution requesting financial assistance
Garwood from the State and Counties of Middlesex ad Union for
Comprehensive Strategic Plan.
Bortmgh of Borough of Spotswood - a) Resolution supporting the "Clean
Spotmoood Indoor Air Act".
b) Resolution urging Governor McGreevey and State
Legislature to Restore Public Health Priority Funding in
Proposed FY 2004 State Budget.
c) Resolution endorsing Countywide Ballot Question to address
Property Tax Reform.
City of Perth City of Perth Amboy a)Resolution supporting the Fire/Rescue
~boy Boat Project and the Designation of Perth Amboy as a site for one
of the boats.
b) Resolution opposing proposed Assembly Bill No. 2798
defining distracting behavior.
County of County of Middlesex - Resolution urging the NJ DOT to maintain
Middlesex necessary funding and expedite the project delivery process for key
transportation projects and Middlesex County.
PAYM[~r OF List of all bills properly audited and signed.
BILLS
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and all bills
appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent.
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Board of Health - May 2003. REPOR'P3
Clerk's Office - June 2003.
Inspection of Buildings - May 2003.
l~ta/rl~.q FOR
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION
Hatch Mott MacDonald - Hayward Avenue Sewage Pump Hatch Mort
Station/Hill District Sanitary Sewer System. Resolution for Maellonald
meeting.
NJ Department of Personnel a) Certification of Eligibles for NJ Dept. of
Appointment, Re: EMT. Date of Disposition: 7/7/03. Resolution Personnel
for meeting.
b) Premotional Exam List. Closed Session.
Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer - Request for additional funding, Wilentz Goldman &
Resolution #01-283. Additional appropriation needed, $2965,80. Spitzer
Borough Attorney Robert Bergen will contact the Wilentz firm.
Michael Kruppa - Request for reimbursement of permit fee for Michael Kruppa
replacement of hot water heater. Okay.
T&M Associates - T&M Assocaites
a) Professional Services - $4000.00, Re: Manhole
Rehabilitation - Phase 2.
b) Professional Services - $6500.00, Re: Waterfront Park, Phase
I Bulkhead Design. Borough Engineer, Don Norbut, said this
is for Lichenstein that was done informally.
c) kuthorizing NJ DOT Application for FY 2004
Reconstruction of Marion Street.
d) Professional Services - $7500.00, Re: 2003 Road
Improvement Program.
e) Professional Services - $4600.00, Re: Waterfront
Development Permit, Sportsman's Field. Resolution for
meeting.
T.D'Amore and Son - Letter regarding Pekola Terrace. Mayor T. D'Amore and Son
Reiman said there is a problem with this because he doesn't own
both pieces of property. It's a paper street. If we vacate it he only
gets part of it. The Borough Attorney will take a look at it.
EKA Associates - Additional Professional Services, not to exceed EKA Associates
$2995.00, Re: Washington and Roosevelt Avenues Streetscape
Park.
Mayor Reiman said this has to do with the School Board. They
have requested that we include, as part of the streetscape project,
-- 65 linear feet of sidewalk as well as a new curb and a handicapped
access ramp into the Louis side of the High School. We can
authorize $2995.00 as part of that. I will be put in the bid specs as
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a deduct alternate. They should save a tremendous amount of
money.
BUSINESS TO BE BUSINESS TO BE ADDED:
ADDED
Councilmember Parisi said they all got a letter concerning a
Yarga Drice problem with a fence on Varga Drive.
Councilmember Sitarz said he will handle this.
Councilmember Parisi said he had an item to discuss in Closed
Session.
Oakwood Place Councilmember Sitarz mentioned Oakwood Place but was
inaudible. He has one item for Closed Session. He is getting quotes
for a new transmission for our backhoe.
Yacating Streets Councilmember Sitarz said he spoke with residents of West
Carteret about vacating some streets and three (3) of the four (4)
people are in favor of it. The fourth person wasn't home.
Borough Attorney Robert Bergen said they don't even need their
permission. You declare it no longer needed and divide it down the
middle.
Councilmember Sitarz said the streets are Orchard and Sabo.
911 Rememberan~e Councilmember Rios asked for a resolutrion requesting New York
City to put a flagpole on the landfill in rememberance ofgl 1.
Borough Attorney Robert Bergen said he would start to make some
contacts over there to see what they want us to do. He'll see if they
want us to send them a letter or talk to someone on the phone.
Drop-Off Zone, Councilmember Rios asked if we could designate a "drop-off'
Re; Shop Rite zone at Shop Rite. We have fire lanes there that are right up against
the building and older people have a problem getting their
packages to the car.
Borough Attorney Robert Bergen said he assumes the zone was
part of their site plan approval.
Mayor Reiman said he thinks they would go for that. He doesn't
think the Planning Board would have a problem with it and they
won't have a problem with it.
The Borough Attorney said they let the Code Enforcement Officer
and Police Officer know so they won't write summonses there.
Recommendations Councilmember Naples asked for certificates of commendation for
Arnold Rubin and Bill Nix for helping Michelle Grandell with a
program she was running.
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She met with the Project Manager of CCMC regarding the Borough Hall
Borough Hall. They will come up with a proposal for the exterior
windows, doors and a heating/cooling system. She has some items
for Closed Session.
Councilmember Krum said the Recreation Commission needs five Recreation
(5) more regular members and three (3) subs. Commission
Councilmember Krum asked for signs to be put up that Parkview Parkview Park
Park is closed after dark. The neighbors would really appreciate it.
He has two (2) items for Closed Session.
Councilmember Naples said the louvers at the Recreation Center Roereal:ion Center
need to be replaced. Mr. Neibert is getting quotes. She asked if this
could be added to the bond.
Mayor Reiman said if there is money left in that bond they can bill
against it.
Councilmember Naples noted that some of the people using the old
Community Center free of charge are not leaving it in good
condition. They are looking into charging a fee.
Mayor Reiman said Hadiyah put together a policy. They do need to
implement a fee.
Councilmember Naples said they could leave a deposit that is
returned if the building is left in good condition.
RESOLUTION #03-183 was introduced by the Mayor and referred RESOLUTION ~03-183
to the Council for action. Rasolution to go
into Closed Session
Upon MMS&C by Councilmcmbcrs Rios and Naples
RESOLUTION #03-183
"RESOLUTION TO GO iNTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembcrs Adopted
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Reiman and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmembers Sosnowski was noted Absent.
At approximately 6:30 P.M., a Closed Session was held. MEETING CLOSED
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and the MEETING OPENED
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, this meeting was opened to the public at approximately
-- 6:58 P.M.
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RESOLUTION ~03-184 RESOLUTION #03-184 was introduced by the Mayor and referred
Authorizing a to the Council for action.
profess-tonal
Services Contract Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
for the flayward
Avenue Pump RESOLUTION #03-184
Station wigh
Hatch Mott "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
MacDonald FOR THE HAYWARD AVENUE PUMP STATION WITH
HATCH MOTT MACDONALD"
Adopted was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Pairis, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted Absent.
RESOLUTION #03-185 was introduced by the Mayor and referred
RESOIIrrlON #03-186 to the Council for action.
Certifying -
David Cs imbok
PoIice Li_eutenant Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #03-185
"CERTIFYING DAVID cSIMBOK POLICE LIEUTENANT"
Adopted was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted Absent.
RESOIJJrlON ~K)3-186 RESOLUTION #03-186 was introduced by the Mayor and referred
Certifying - Kevin to the Council for action.
Makwinski Police
Sergeant Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz
RESOLUTION #93-186
"CERTIFYING KEVIN MAKWINSKI POLICE SERGEANT"
was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Adopted Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted Absent.
RESOUJTION 4/03-187 RESOLUTION #03-187 was introduced by the Mayor and referred
Authorizing a to the Council for action.
professional
Services Contract Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Krum
with Lichenstein
Consulting Engineers, RESOLUTION #03-187
P.C. Bulkhead Design/
Arthur Kill Waterfront"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTFACT
Recreational Facility WITH LICHENSTEIN CONSULTING ENGINEERS,
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p.C./BULKHEAD DESIGN/ARTHUR KILL WATERFRONT Resolution ~03-187
RECREATIONAL FACILITY"
was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Adopted
Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted Absent.
RESOLUTION//03-188 was introduced by the Mayor and referred RES(RIIrlON ~03-188
Authorizing a
to the Council for action. Professional Services
Contract for
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Krum Engineering Services
with ~(A Associates
RESOLUTION//03-1 $8
"AU ,'HORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH EKA ASSOCL~TES"
was Adopted, Upon individual roll call vote Councilmcmbers Adopted
Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember Sosnowski was noted Absent.
PUBLIC DISCIJSSION
PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and Meeting Opened to
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers Public
present, the meeting was opened to the public.
Carol Knittel, Oakwood Place, said she was concerned about the ~ place
condition of her street.
Mayor Reiman said it was added to the Road Improvement
Program and will be done this year.
Richard Greenberg expressed concerns about the new bandstand Bandstand
being too close to the houses.
Mayor Reiman explained that the back of the bandstand is going to
be closed. The music will go out to the park away from the houses.
An unidentified woman asked about Oakwood Place. ~ Place
Mayor Reiman said the road will be repaired this year. It will be
done before the end of October.
An . ~identified woman complained about potholes, trash and Potholes, Trash,
weeds.
Mayor Reiman said that Councilmember Sitarz will have the
Streets and Roads Department fix some of the potholes for now.
An unidientified woman asked about future improvements to West West Carteret
Carteret.
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Mayor Reiman said $150,000.00 has been approved as para of an
NJDOT pedestrian Safe Street Walkway. The entire right hand
side will have curb cuts at each comer as well as new signage and
new walkway. Roosevelt Avenue will be mailed and overlaid and
will have new stripping.
The same woman spoke about refuse and overgrown grass in West
Carteret. She suggested that garbage containers be put there.
Mayor Reiman said the Code Enforcement Officer issues
summonses.
Councilmember Rios spoke about the traffic diversion plan.
Traffic Diversion
Plan Mayor Reiman spoke about the Streetscape Project. They are
Streetscape
proj~t allocating $2.6 million that came in for Washington
Avenue/Roosevelt Avenue Streetscape. They do have plans for
West Carteret.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C by
ADJOORNED Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was
Adjoumed at approximately 7:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
~KA~HLEEN M. BXI~qEY
Municipal Clerk
KMB/lr
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