HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001/06/21 JUNE 21, 2001
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNCIL MEETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor James A. Failace, 7:30 P.M.,
Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New
Jersey on Thursday June 21,2001.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Jack Fazekas
Daniel Reiman
" Ronald Rios
" Janet Santoro
Also noted present were Borough Attorney Rob Bergen and Business
Administrator Nicholas Goldsack.
Noted absent were Councilmembers Remy Quinones and Buddy
Sohayda.
The meeting was opened with a minute of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace. OF ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on June 15, 2001, in full compliance with the STATEMENT OF
Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to MEETING NOTICE
The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin
Board.
Due to the malfunction of the tape recorder, this meeting was CLERK' S NOTE
transcribed from hand notes.
Councilmember Daniel Reiman issued certificates of merit to the CERTIFICATES OF
following for their participation in the Chrome Park Clean Up: MERIT
Tyshina Alston
Rodney Merritt
Mark Fisher
Jamil Roberson
Mohoghany Robinson
Darlene Crudup
Nicholas Ronquette
Aleia McFadden
Anj anae McFadden
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas and unanimous MOTION TO AMEND
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present the Agenda THE AGENDA RE:
was amended to present the Proclamation to Janet Kneisel at this time. PROCLAMATION TO
JANET KNEISEL
Mayor Failace spoke on behalf of Janet Kneisel and issued the
following Proclamation:
WHEREAS, Janet Kneisel, wife of George and mother to Christopher, PROCLAMATION
Terence and Matthew has been a resident of Carteret for twenty four
years; and
JUNE 21, 2001
PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Janet Kneisel has been a teacher in the Carteret Public
( CONTINUED ) School system for many years in the Special Education classes; and
WHEREAS, Janet Kneisel has unselfishly volunteered her time for
eighteen years teaching in the Special Religion Program at Holy
Family Learning Center; and
WHEREAS, Janet Kneisel has touched the lives of so many children
and adults with her kindness and compassion; and
WHEREAS, Janet Kneisel is devoted to the Carteret Community and
especially to our population with developmental disabilities; and
WHEREAS, Janet Kneisel has been an asset to our community, loved
by her students and their parents and respected by all who come in
contact with her; and
WHEREAS, she and her family will be moving to Virginia and will be
sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to know her.
NOW, THEREFORE, I JAMES A. FAILACE, Mayor of the Borough
of Carteret, do hereby proclaim that the Governing Body of the
Borough of Carteret fondly joins the many friends and admirers of
Janet Kneisel in loving recalling and recognizing her many gifts to the
Carteret Community.
RECESS Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman and
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, a recess
was held.
MEETING RECONYENED Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman and
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the
meeting reconvened with the same members present.
ORDINANCE ~01-35 ORDINANCE # 01-35 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
SEWER FEES and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
Hearing to be held July 19, 2001, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Reiman and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
ORDINANCE # 01-35
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDiNG ARTICLE III ("Sewer Connection
Fees") OF CHAPTER 207 ("Sewers") OF THE CODE OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ORDINANCE #01-36 ORDiNANCE # 01-36 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
LAND DEYELOPMENT and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
Hearing to be held July 19, 2001, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Reiman and Santoro. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
JUNE 21, 2001
ORDINANCE # 01-36
,, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
__ SECTION 160-46.1 MINIMUM ESCROW FEES OF ARTICLE VI,
FEES OF CHAPTER 160, LAND DEVELOPMENT OF CODE OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ORDINANCE # 01-37 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE ~:O1-37
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SALARY SCHEDULES
Hearing to be held July 19, 2001, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers FIRE DEPARTMENT
Santoro and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
ORDINANCE # 01-37
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE # 71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE
MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET"
-- ORDINANCE # 01-38 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE $01-38
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SENIOR TREE TRIMMER
Hearing to be held July 19, 2001, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Santoro and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
ORDINANCE # 01-38
"ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POSITION OF SENIOR TREE
TRIMMER"
ORDINANCE # 01-39 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE [01-39
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SALARY SCHEDULES
Hearing to be held July 19, 2001, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers SENIOR TREE TRIMMER
Santoro and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absem.
ORDINANCE # 01-39
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE # 71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE
MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET"
JUNE 21, 2001
ORDINANCE t%01-31 The Clerk stated that Ordinance # 01-31 was introduced and passed
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of
the Borough of Carteret held on June 7, 2001. It was duly published in
The Home News Tribune on June 12, 2001 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public hearing to be held on June 21,
2001 at approximately 7:30 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.
PUBLIC HEARING OPEN Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Fazekas and
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the
Mayor declared the Public hearing to be open:
DISCUSSION John Sudia asked if there was any assistance from the Borough for
people who are physically impaired or aged.
Mayor Failace said they can work with the Code Official and he is
sure they would be helped.
PUBLIC HEARING There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the
CLOSED Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
ORDINANCE #01-31 ORDINANCE # 01-31
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISION OF CHAPTER 198
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: June 21, 2001
Introduced: June 7, 2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
With notice of Public Hearing June 12, 2001
Hearing Held: June 21, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A.Failace
Advertised as finally adopted June 26, 2001
ORDINANCE #01-32 Clerk stated that Ordinance # 01-32 was introduced and passed upon
SALARY SCHEDULES First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the
FIRE DEPARTMENT Borough of Carteret held on June 7, 2001. It was duly published in
The Home News Tribune on June 12, 2001 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public hearing to be held on June 21,
2001 at approximately 7:30 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.
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JUNE 21, 2001
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the Mayor declared OPEN
the Public hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor PUBLIC HEARING
declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by CLOSED
Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
ORDINANCE # 01-32 ORDINANCE ~[O1-32
SALARY SCHEDULES
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 FIRE DEPARTMENT
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE
MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF
CARTER-ET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: June 21, 2001
Introduced: June 7, 2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
With notice of Public Hearing June 12, 2001
Hearing Held: June 21, 2001
Approved by: Ma/or James A.Failace
Advertised as finally adopted June 26, 2001
Clerk stated that Ordinance # 01-33 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE I~O1-33
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the SALARY SCHEDULES
Borough of Carteret held on June 7, 2001. It was duly published in LABORER
The Home News Tribune on June 12, 2001 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public hearing to be held on June 21,
2001 at approximately 7:30 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.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC BEARING
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the Mayor declared OPEN
the Public hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor PUBLIC HEARING
declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by CLOSED
Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
JUNE 21, 2001
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
ORDINANCE #01-33 ORDINANCE # 01-33
SALARY SCHEDULES
LABORER "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE
MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: June 21, 2001
Introduced: June 7, 2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
With notice of Public Heating June 12, 2001
Hearing Held: June 21, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A.Failace
Advertised as finally adopted June 26, 2001
ORDINANCE #01-34 Clerk stated that Ordinance # 01-34 was introduced and passed upon
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the
Borough of Carteret held on June 7, 2001. It was duly published in
The Home News Tribune on June 12, 2001 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public hearing to be held on June 21,
2001 at approximately 7:30 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.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Fazekas and
OPEN unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the
Mayor declared the Public hearing to be open:
Pat Tozzi asked if there was a time limit.
Mayor Failace said the County is doing Washington Avenue and
Roosevelt Avenue and some streets off of those roads.
Jim Stone also asked for an explanation of the Ordinance.
David Crudup asked how long it would take to be able to use the roads
for travel.
Councilman Reiman said he had no idea.
Mayor Failace said they ~vould not mill it until they are ready to do it.
Larry Birgl said the last time the roads were done the utility companies
wrecked them.
JUNE 21, 2001
Councilman Reiman stated that the costs from the County were DISCUSSION
incorrect. He asked if they can amend the Ordinance so it would be (CONTINUED)
$350,000.00.
Business Administrator Nick Goldsack said they would be doing some
of the work in the Fall.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen explained that Patrick DeBlasio
received another Bond Ordinance and that they should leave the
money in the Capital Fund.
Mayor Failace said they will check with the utility companies.
Councilman Reiman explained that the Attorney and Engineer are
preparing a road opening permit Ordinance.
Larry Birgl complained about the roads.
James Mancuso asked if there is a five (5) year time limit. He said a
homeowner can not be stopped from putting in a gas line.
Mayor Failace said they are referring to big jobs.
The Business Administrator said a homeowner could be stopped from
putting in a line if it is not an energy.
John Sudia asked if utility companies are exempt from posting bonds.
There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by CLOSED
Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
ORDINANCE # 01-34 ORDINANCE I01-34
ROAD IMPROYEMENTS
"AN ORDINANCE PROVDING FOR VARIOUS ROAD
IMPROVEMENT AND SIDEWALK PROGRAM FOR THE
BOROUGH OF CARTER-ET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW
JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $250,000 FROM THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative for the
__ adoption. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: June 21,2001
Introduced: June 7, 2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
With notice of Public Hearing June 12, 2001
Hearing Held: June 21, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A.Failace
Advertised as finally adopted June 26, 2001
JUNE 21, 2001
MEETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review
PUBLIC INPUT ON prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon
ALL RESOLUTIONS MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was
opened for public input on all Resolutions.
DISCUSSION Stanley Gutowski asked if Resolutions #01-207 and #01-208 are
temporary appointments to the Playground Program and the 2001
Recreational Sports Program, which run concurrently.
Robert Kately advised him that the Playground Program starts next
week and the Sports Program starts July 9, 2001.
Councilman Fazekas announced that there would be a Parks Center
Meeting next Wednesday.
John Sudia asked what the legal bills are for the Csimbok case.
The Borough Attorney stated that the bills were $2,000.00 to
$3,000.00 for the last couple of months. He does not know what they
were before. He recommended the Council discuss Resolutions
#01-204 and #01-212 in Closed Session.
PUBLIC INPUT There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions the w
CLOSED Mayor declared the Public Heating to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
RESOLUTION ttO1-189 RESOLUTION #01-189 was introduced by the Mayor and was
AMEND THE BUDGET referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RES OLUTION #01-189
"RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE BUDGET"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-190 RESOLUTION #01-190 was introduced by the Mayor and was
ABC LICENSES referred to the Council for action.
The Municipal Clerk asked the Council to amend the Resolution to
remove the Carpatho Russian American Citizen's Club - License
#1201-31-048-001. She explained that the license is inactive and
needs a Special Ruling from the ABC before it can be renewed.
JUNE 21, 2001
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Fazekas and
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, License #
1201-3 !-048-001 was removed from the Resolution.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #01-190
"RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSES FOR THE 2001-
2002 LICENSE TERM"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-191 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION # 01-191
referred to the Council for action. NJDOT TRUST FUND
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-191
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NJDOT TRUST
FUND APPLICATION FOR TERMINAL AVENUE AREA ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent
RESOLUTION #01-192 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION #01-192
referred to the Council for action. NJDOT TRUST FUND
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-192
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NJDOT TRUST
FUND APPLICATION FOR PERSHING AVENUE, COOKE
AVENUE, & EMERSON STREET PEDESTR/AN ROUTE
IMPROVEMENTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
JUNE 21, 2001
RESOLUTION $ 01-193 RESOLUTION #01-193 was introduced by the Mayor and was
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #0 I- 193
"AUTHORIZING AWARD OF BID/CARTERET AVENUE
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION i~01-194 RESOLUTION #01-194 was introduced by the Mayor and was
N.J. PROPERTY TAX referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-194
"REQUESTING THE NEW JERSEY LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE
URGENT RELIEF TO THE CITIZENS OF NEW JERSEY ARISING
FROM THE FINANCIAL BURDEN PLACED ON THEM BY THE
NEW JERSEY PROPERTY TAX"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION [~01-195 RESOLUTION #01-195 was introduced by the Mayor and was
2LEAN COMMUNITIES referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01 ~195
"SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2413 AND SENATE BILL 1288
REGARDING CLEAN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM"
[DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
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JUNE 21, 2001
RESOLUTION #01-196 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION #01-196
referred to the Council for action. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-196
"SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1712 AND SENATE BILL 842
AUTHORIZING ASSESSMENT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
FEES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-197 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION #01-197
referred to the Council for action. FIRE HOUSE
IMPROVEMENTS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-197
"AUTHORIZING BIDS - STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS TO
FIRE HOUSE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-198 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION it01-198
referred to the Council for action. AFSCME AGREEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-198
"APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
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JUNE 21, 2001
RESOLUTION #01-199 RESOLUTION #01-199 was introduced by the Mayor and was
BLUE COLLAR referred to the Council for action.
AGREEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01 - 199
"APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION ttO1-200 RESOLUTION #01-200 was introduced by the Mayor and was
UNION AGREEMENT referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-200
"APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION $01-201 RESOLUTION #01-201 was introduced by the Mayor and was
RETIREMENT SYSTEM referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #01-201
"RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL
3506 SENATE BILL 2450 PROVIDING A STRUCTURAL
CHANGE 1N THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
BY CHANGING THE MULTIPLIER RATIO FOR NORMAL
SERVICE RETIREMENT AND PERMITTING EMPLOYEES TO
FUND THE ENHANCED BENEFIT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
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JUNE 21, 2001
RESOLUTION #01-202 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION I01-202
referred to the Council for action. BELLEMEAD PROJECT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-202
"AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
SCHOOR DEPALMA - BELLEMEAD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-203 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION ~t01-203
referred to the Council for action. SEASONAL LAWN
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-203
"APPOINTING A TEMPORARY SEASONAL LAVVTq
MAINTENANCE WORKER IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET'
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-204 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION ~01-204
referred to the Council for action. BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-204
"APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND THE FMBA
AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
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JUNE 21, 2001
Resolution #01-204 was originally tabled to discuss in Closed Session,
upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote o f the four (4) members present.
RESOLUTION J01-205 RESOLUTION #01-205 was introduced by the Mayor and was --
MARY JANE KERATT referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RES OLUTION g01-205
"APPOINTING MARY JANE KERATT TO THE POSITION OF
SECRETARY BOARD/COMMISSION IN THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION ~01-206 RESOLUTION #01-206 was introduced by the Mayor and was
BOARD FOR THE referred to the Council for action.
DISABLED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-206
"APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE BOARD FOR THE
DISABLED"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-207 RESOLUTION #01-207 was introduced by the Mayor and was
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-207
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO THE
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Reiman abstained on Joseph Reiman, and voted yes on all others.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
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JUNE 21, 2001
RESOLUTION #01-208 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION [01-208
referred to the Council for action. SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-208
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR
2001 RECREATION SPORTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Reiman abstained on Joseph Reiman, and voted yes on all others.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-209 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION ~O1-209
referred to the Council for action. APPROVED TOWERS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #01-209
"AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE LIST OF APPROVED
TOWERS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-210 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION #O1-210
referred to the Council for action. GRANT AGREEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Santoro and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-210
"APPROVING AND REDEVELOPMENT PLANNING GRANT
AGREEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
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Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said there is a grant available that
would fund the work and will save the Borough money.
A representative from Schoor DePalma spoke about the grant.
RESOLUTION #01-211 RESOLUTION #01-211 was introduced by the Mayor and was
STORM WATER referred to the Council for action.
EASEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #01-211
"APPROVING AND ACCEPTING DEED OF MUNICIPAL STORM
WATER EASEMENT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-212 RESOLUTION #01-212 was introduced by the Mayor and was
DAVID CSIMBOK referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-212
"AUTHORIZING IMPLEMENTATION OF MERIT SYSTEM
BOARD ORDER RE: DAVID CSIMBOK"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
Resolution #01-212 was originally tabled to discuss in Closed Session,
upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present.
COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of three (3) Resolutions fi.om
RESOLUTIONS FROM the Borough of Helmetta:
HELMETTA
a) Supporting A-2281 and A-2347, Re: Residential Taxpayer
Relief.
b) Urging change in School funding through Property Tax Relief.
c) Supporting B-1288 and A-2413 Re: Funding for Clean
Communities Grant Program.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, it was ordered to be
received and placed on file.
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The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Resolution from the RESOLUTIONS FROM
Middlesex Department of Planning concerning the adoption of the MDP
Middlesex County Comprehensive Plan for Farmland Preservation.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, it was ordered to be
received and placed on file.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman, all bills PAYMENT OF BILLS
appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: RtgPORTS
1) Board of Health - May 2001
2) Inspection of Buildings - May 2001
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, all reports were
ordered to be received and placed on file.
Mayor Failace read the following proclamation: PROCLAMATION
AMATEUR RADIO WEF. K
PROCLAIMiNG AMATEUR RADIO WEEK
WHEREAS, the Borough of Carteret has more than 30 licensed
Amateur Radio operators who have demonstrated their value in public
assistance by providing emergency radio communications; and
WHEREAS, the Amateur Radio operators donate these services free of
charge to the Borough, in the interest of the citizens of the Borough as
well as the world; and
WHEREAS, these Amateur Radio operators are on alert for any
emergency, local or world-wide, and practice their communication
skills during the American Radio Relay League's Field Day exercise;
and
WHEREAS, this year's Amateur Radio Field Day will take place on
June 23-24, 2001;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES A. FAILACE Mayor of the Borough
of Carteret, hereby declare the week of June 19-24 as
AMATEUR RADIO WEEK
in recognition of this emergency preparedness exemise, and call upon
all citizens to pay tribute to the American Radio operators of our
Borough.
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STANDING COMMITTEES BUILDiNGS & GROUNDS: In the absence of Committee Chairman
Quinones, Councilmember Santoro repeated that there has not been a
committee meeting and she is not aware of what has been worked on.
She said the Fire House improvements will be bid. She has no idea of
anything else.
FiNANCE & ADMiNISTRATION: Committee Chairman Reiman
reports that we should be adopting the budget at the next meeting. He
said there is a four cent ($.04) increase which equals approximately
forty six dollars ($46.00). Mr. Reiman stated we were not able to get
State Aid. He said he previously spoke about establishing a Historical
Committee. Councilmember Reiman said an ordinance would be
prepared. This would allow us to apply for grants and aid.
FIRE: Committee Chairman Rios repeated that repairs were made to
the West Carteret Firehouse. He said windows were fixed, it was
painted and the roof was repaired. Mr. Rios said the fence was
repaired by the Firefighters and he thanked them. Councilmember
Rios repeated that on June 15, 2001 there was a foam class held in
conjunction with Kinder Morgan. He said on June 30, 2001 the Ladies
Auxiliary will hold their Blood Drive. Committee Chairman Rios said
Tom Lang previously asked for information on the April 17, 2001
HAZMAT Spill. He said the bill ($1182.54) was sent to the Vendor
and they are waiting for payment.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairman Fazekas thanked
those involved in the Chrome Park Clean-Up. Mr. Fazekas went on to
give the following events and dates:
a) Annual PBA Fishing Derby was held last weekend
b) Boys Little League Tournament is July 14-22, 2001
c) Carteret Specials Fishing Derby is June 25, 2001
d) Sports Camp begins this month through the summer
e) Town Picnic is July 7, 2001
f) Concerts in Carteret Park, Friday nights July 13 -August 31, 2001
g) Town Yard Sales is September 29, 2001
Mr. Fazekas went on to say he will hold a Parks & Recreation meeting
every fourth Wednesday of the month. He said he will distribute an
activity list at the meetings. Committee Chairman said he reviewed
each park and graded each one for functionality. He said the report
would be available Wednesday. Mr. Fazekas went on to say he will __
try to get a handle on the ADA compliance. He said he is moving
right along.
Councilmember Rios said the Town Meeting was held last week at the
AME Zion Church. He said a question came up about the basketball
court being lined. Mr. Rios confirmed that it has been lined.
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POLICE: Committee Chairman Santoro said there was a murder in STANDING COMMITTEES
Carteret. She commended the Police Department. She said the PBA (CONTINUED)
Fishing Derby was a huge success. Mrs. Santoro said she is working
with Sprint to get them to donate cell phones to the Domestic Violence
Center. Committee Chairman Santoro said there is a recommendation
from Captain Hojecki to hire five (5) school guards. She said she
would like to do this in July so they can start their training in August.
She said the Catholic Charities need an area to operate from. Mrs.
Santoro said she would talk to Nick Goldsack about this. She said the
Special Charity Softball game is Saturday. Committee Chairman
Santoro said she met with Taqualla Ransdell, Coordinator of Ethnic
Day and everything is moving ahead. She said there is a Ground
Breaking Ceremony on June 27, 2001 at Roosevelt Park for the
Veteran's Memorial.
Councilmember Reiman said he suggests having the Borough provide
transportation.
PUBLIC WORKS: In the absence of Committee Chairman Sohayda,
Councilmember Rios said they desperately need a Jet Vac truck. He
said it would be fully funded. He said in regards to Streets and Roads,
the County would be paving Roosevelt Avenue and Washington
Avenue. Mr. Rios went on to say the three (3) new employees would
start on Monday.
Councilmember Reiman said the Library Director is looking at a grant
for one million dollars ($1,000,000). He said it is for the Library
Project even though the work is completed.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Councilmember Fazekas said he is
supposed to meet with the Board of Education. He said he will give
his report at the next meeting.
Councilmember Santoro informed everyone that the Middle School
Graduation is tonight and the High School Graduation is tomorrow.
Mayor Failace said he hopes that we get the Library grant. He said the
bricks at the Library look good. The Mayor announced there would be
mosquito spraying on June 25, 2001, at 8:30 P.M. He said they are
spraying for regular mosquitoes not the West Nile mosquitoes. He
said the office of Emergency Management would be participating in
Amateur Radio Week.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous PUBLIC DISCUSSION
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present the meeting was
opened to the public for discussion.
David Crudup complimented the Police for deterring undesirables. He
asked about the progress of the traffic light and the Industrial Road.
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DISCUSSION Mayor Failace told him the County said they need to do a traffic study.
( CONTINUED )
Mr. Crudup asked if the Borough would pick up garbage from the
vacant lots that the residents put out.
Mayor Failace said yes.
Arlene Swingler complimented the Police. She said the drug situation
is better but it is still there.
Mayor Failace said he would speak about grant money later in the
meeting.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said that the owners of several
abandoned buildings were sent notices. He said there is one property
for sale. Mr. Bergen said all of the attorneys with the exception of
one, responded asking for more time. He said the buildings would be
rehabilitated, and he would amend the Ordinance.
Councilmember Reiman asked the Borough Attorney what the status
was on the North Brunswick RCA.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said the documents were sent but their
Attorney is on vacation.
Pat Tozzi asked what Resolution #01-193 is.
Councilmember Reiman said it is a grant for pedestrian walkways.
Mayor Failace said they will do the walkways and curb cuts on
Carteret Avenue.
Mr. Tozzi asked why they are doing Carteret Avenue.
Mayor Failace said it was approved by the State.
Mr. Tozzi said the school budget reduction was too low. He told
Council President Fazekas the Board of Education meetings are held at
Washington School and only a certain amount of people are allowed to
attend. He said there are not enough seats for all the people and he
suggests that all of their meetings should be held at the Middle School.
Mr. Tozzi said he was disappointed that the Carteret people only got
approximately six hundred dollars ($600.00) under the SAVER
PROGRAM. He said it exceeds (inaudible) the money the Seniors get.
Mr. Tozzi said the State said they would send another check to Seniors
who own homes. He said they will boycott the elections this year.
An unidentified woman asked if the truck drivers have a specific time
to go through (inaudible).
Mayor Failace said they do not have a specific time.
The woman said truck drivers throw garbage there and should be
stopped.
The Mayor said we have the Police (inaudible) truck parking.
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An unidentified woman said she has a pool that she can not use. She DISCUSSION
said there is an electrical outlet there but it is not connected. She said ( CONTINUED )
this should have been done before she bought the house.
Business Administrator Nick Goldsack said the woman would be
receiving a phone call.
Ms. Crudup said Carteret Avenue is not the only street that should be
fixed. She said Bergen Street also needed to be repaired. Ms. Crudup
said the merry-go-round swings too fast and kids can get hurt.
Mayor Failace said he will look into it.
Stan Gutowski said some municipalities have gotten approval for
Green Acres grants. He asked what the status is.
Councilmember Janet Santoro said they have filed for grants.
Mr. Gutowski said he hopes Councilmember Fazekas would attend the
Board for the Disabled meetings. He said they lost a grant last year for
computers because of non-attendance by members.
Councilmember Santoro said they did not lose it because of lack of
attendance. She said she gave Joanne Kisselman the information.
Jim Stone asked why we have to spend our own money for grants.
Councilmember Reiman said if we did not, we would have to scale
down the project.
Mr. Stone asked if we can make streets light traffic. He said Blair
Road should be a light traffic street. He said this would get the trucks
off Roosevelt Avenue.
Diane Ronkett asked about Community Gardens.
Councilmember Reiman said the ones they looked at do not meet the
size. He said Borough owned property can be used for Community
Gardens.
An unidentified person said that traffic is being stopped at the bridge
and it is being re-routed. He said this is being done every day for one
(1) hour at lunch time only.
John Sudia asked if they can adopt an Ordinance prohibiting truck
parking.
Councilmember Reiman explained that the Planning Board approved
the White Rose application, which includes a Cul-de-sac. He said this
will eliminate some truck parking.
John Sudia said in reference to the Csimbok Resolution, he hopes this
is an end for the Police Department. He said the Carteret Police
Department is Carteret's Finest. Mr. Sudia said there is no reason to
persecute them. He said he hopes the people heard the Mayor on
WCTC because he did a fantastic job.
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DISCUSSION James Mancuso said there is not one 'No Parking" sign on Industrial
(CONTINUED) Road. He said cars and tracks park there.
RESOLUTION #01-213 RESOLUTION #01-213 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CLOSED SESSION the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION # 01-213
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda were noted absent.
CLOSED SESSION At approximately 9:40 P.M. a closed session was held.
MEETING OPENED At approximately 10:07 P.M., upon MMS&C by Councilmembers
TO PUBLIC Rios and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4)
members present, the meeting was opened to the public.
For continuity, Resolutions #01-204 and #01-212, were adopted at this
time but previously placed in numerical order.
ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Fazekas and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 10:08 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
KMB/par
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