HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001/07/19 JULY 19, 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 July 19, 2001.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Jack Fazekas " Daniel Reiman
" Ronald Rios
" Remy Quinones
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Rob Bergen.
Noted absent were Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda.
The meeting was opened with a minute of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE OF
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace. ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on July 13, 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.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Fazekas and MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present,
the minutes of April 5, 2001, April 19, 2001 and May 3, 2001 were
approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
Mayor Failace administered a commendation to Mark Bergery and COMMENDATIONS
Joseph Fontana the two gentlemen who displayed a heroic act on
November 22, 2000 which saved the life of a Carteret citizen.
ORDINANCE #01-40 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE ~tO1-40
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public SALARY SCHEDULES
Hearing to be held on August 16, 2001, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Reiman. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in the
affirmative. Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted absent.
ORDINANCE # 01-40
"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"
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ORDINANCE ~O1-41 ORDiNANCE #01-41 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
OFF STREET PARKING and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
AND LOADING Hearing to be held on August 16, 2001, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in the
affirmative. Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted absent.
ORDINANCE # 01-41
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
SECTION 160-107 "OFF-STREET pARKING AND LOADiNG" OF
CHAPTER 160 "LAND DEVELOPMENT" OF THE CODE OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ORDINANCE i:01-42 ORDiNANCE #01-42 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
LAND DEVELOPMENT and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
Hearing to be held on August 16, 2001, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Fazekas and Quinones. Upon individual roll call
vote, Councilmembers Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in
the affirmative. Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted
absent.
ORDiNANCE # 01-42
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDiNG AND SUPPLEMENTiNG
SECTION 160-119.1 ("CERTIFICATE OF CONTINUED USE OR
OCCUPANCY") OF CHAPTER 160 "LAND DEVELOPMENT" OF
THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF cARTERET"
ORDINANCE t01-43 ORDiNANCE #01-43 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
HISTORICAL COMMITTEE and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
Hearing to be held on August 16, 2001, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Reiman and Rios. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in the
affirmative. Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted absent.
ORDiNANCE # 01-43
"AN ORDiNANCE CREATiNG A CARTERET HISTORICAL
COMMITTEE"
Mayor Failace said when this gets under way, this will actually be
something very good. He said it will probably (inaudible) some
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history into Carteret. The Mayor said there is a lot of information out
there that we have not brought in yet.
ORDINANCE #01-44 was introduced and tabled on First Reading and ORDINANCE [O1-44
the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing SALARY SC}~EDULE FOR
to be held on August 16, 2001, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers BOROUGH OFFICIALS
Quinones and Reiman. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Rios voted to abstain. Councilmembers Santoro and
Sohayda were noted absent.
ORDINANCE # 01-44
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE
MATTER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF
CARTERET"
Councilmember Quinones said she wanted to make the motion to table MOTION TO TABLE
this. She said when this was first brought up at the Agenda meeting,
the Mayor asked that we go back and look at the salary adjustments
and discuss them. Ms. Quinones said she does not see how this can
now be back on the Agenda without all Councilmembers having
discussed it.
Councilmember Reiman said actually we had quite an extensive
conversation.
Councilmember Quinones asked who discussed this.
Councilmember Reiman said this was discussed with the Business
Administrator who also serves as the Mayor's Chief of Staff. He said
he does not have a problem tabling it, but this was discussed with the
Mayor. Mr. Reiman said if we approve it tonight, we can still make
changes to it prior to the final document.
Councilmember Quinones said why did you even put it on for
consideration if we have not talked about it.
Mayor Failace said if we do have to make changes, depending on what
the changes are, this could have to be re-advertised. He said he does
not agree with the "extensive conversation" comment. The Mayor
said he remembers saying at the last Agenda Meeting that they should
take it, look at it and come back the next Agenda Meeting. He said he
is not against it, but he does think there are some things that need to be
looked at a little closer.
Councilmember Reiman said his understanding was it would be placed
on the Agenda today, however he made the second motion to table.
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IDINANCE {01-35 The Clerk stated Ordinance #01-35 was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
June 21, 2001. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
June 26, 2001 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on July 19, 200l 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.
UBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
EARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote
of the four (4) members present.
RDINANCE $01-35 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman
EWER CONNECTION
EES ORDINANCE #01-35
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III ("SEWER
CONNECTION FEES") OF CHAPTER 207 ("SEWERS") OF THE
CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
DOPTED ~vas finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: July 19, 2001
Introduced: June 21,2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: June 26, 2001
Hearing held: July 19, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 31,2001
{AYOR NOTED ABSENT At approximately 7:38 P.M. Mayor Failace was noted absent.
,RDINANCE 1tO1-36 The Clerk stated Ordinance #01-36 was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
June 21, 2001. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
June 26, 2001 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Heating to be held on July 19, 2001 at approximately 7:30
P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were
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made available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title.
At approximately 7:40 P.M. Mayor Failace was noted present. MAYOR NOTED PRESENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman ORDINANCE t01-36
LAND DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE #01-36
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING
SECTION 160-46.1 "MIN1UM ESCROW FEES" OF ARTICLE VI,
"FEES" OF CHAPTER 160, "LAND DEVELOPMENT" OF CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
~vas finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: July 19, 2001
Introduced: June 21,2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: June 26, 2001
Hearing held: July 19, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 31,2001
The Clerk stated Ordinance #01-37 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE i~01-37
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
June 21, 2001. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
June 26, 2001 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on July 19, 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 la,v, she read the
Ordinance by title.
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?UBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
rIEARING 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 Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
DRDINANCE #01-37 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
~ALARY SCHEDULES
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"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman and Rios voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Quinones abstained. Councilmembers Santoro and Sobayda were
noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: July 19, 2001
Introduced: June 21,2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: June 26, 2001
Hearing held: July 19, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 31, 2001
ORDINANCE ~01-38 The Clerk stated Ordinance #01-38 was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
June 21, 2001. It ~vas duly published in the Home News Tribune on
June 26, 2001 with notice that it will be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on July 19, 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 Rios and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
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Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of
the four (4) members present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman ORDINANCE #01-38
SENIOR TREE TRIMMER
ORDINANCE #01-38
"AN ORDiNANCE ESTABLISHING POSITION OF SENIOR TREE
TRiMMER"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: July 19, 2001
Introduced: June 21, 2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: June 26, 2001
Hearing held: July 19, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 31,2001
The Clerk stated Ordinance #01-39 was introduced and passed upon ORDINANCE ~01-39
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
June 21, 2001. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
June 26, 2001 with notice that it ~vill be considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on July 19, 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 Rios and Fazekas and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote
of the four (4) members present.
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~DINANCE ~01-39 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman
~LARY SCHEDULE
DROUGH OFFICIALS 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"
OOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman and Rios voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Santoro and Sohayda were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: July 19, 2001
Introduced: June 21, 2001
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Heating: June 26, 2001
Hearing held: July 19, 2001
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 31,2001
EETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review
DBLIC INPUT ON prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon
LL RESOLUTIONS MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman and unanimous --
affirmative vote of the four (4) members present, the meeting was
opened for public input on all Resolutions.
ISCUSSION John Sudia a resident of Carteret asked what the Police Director is
going to cost us.
Mayor Failace said at this point it is not a signed contract. He said the
Borough Attorney will be looking into this.
ANTORO NOTED At approximately 7:45 P.M. Councilmember Janet Santoro was noted
RESENT present.
ISCUSSION Stan Gutowski said in reference to Resolution # 01-222, he would like
CONTINUED) to know the status of the Green Acres Application. He asked if the
application has been sent in or not.
Mayor Failace said this has not been sent in. He said inaudible) the
County.
Mr. Gutowski asked so as of fight now it has not gone m.
Mayor Failace said not as of yet.
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Councilmember Janet Santoro said (inaudible) txvo (2) different grants DISCUSSION
as the Mayor explained. She said there is the Green Acres Grant, (CONTINUED)
which we are voting on this evening, and there is a second grant for
one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.) which was
Revitalization. Councilmember Santoro said she did fax the Green
Acres Grant paperwork to the Freeholder. She said she also sent the
other grant paperwork to the Freeholder as well.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said in regard to Resolution #01-234
which refers to the Redevelopment Area Boundaries, he would like the
Mayor to explain it to the people.
Mayor Failace said this Resolution is to approve the boundaries of
lower Roosevelt Avenue. He said if anyone has any questions on this,
please feel free to speak on it.
Councilmember Reiman said (inaudible) xvhen you adopt it, then it
goes back to the Planning Board and Redevelopment Agency for
recommendations. He said the engineer Schoor DePalma put together
a plan for lower Roosevelt Avenue (inaudible). Mr. Reiman said by
approving the outside boundaries tonight, the application for the
tentative plan will be sent back to the Planning Board (inaudible).
Borough Attorney Bergen asked Mr. Reiman if there ~vere any written
objections regarding the boundaries at the Planning Board.
Councilmember Reiman said just so the members of the audience are
aware, the Mayor and I sit on the Planning Board as Borough
Officials. He said we had a Public Hearing with the Planning Board
several months ago and there ~vas no problem with getting approval
from them.
Mayor Failace said we have not received any complaints.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen asked the Borough Clerk if she had
received any written objections.
Borough Clerk Kathleen Barney said no.
Susan Gaydos a Carteret Resident asked how far does the
redevelopment extend.
Mayor Failace said it is from Edwin Street to Housing Authority and
by the Abattoir.
There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the HEARING CLOSED
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
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ESOLUTION $01-217 RESOLUTION #01-217 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
EHABILITATIONS OF the Council for action.
OMES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-217
"AUTHORIZING VARIOUS CONTRACTORS TO PERFORM
REHABILITATION OF HOMES PURSUANT TO COUNCIL ON
AFFORDABLE HOUSING (COAH) REGULATIONS"
.DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
ESOLUTION $01-218 RESOLUTION #01-218 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
.BC LICENSES the Council for action.
001 - 2001
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-218 --
"RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF VARIOUS
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSES FOR THE 2001-
2002 LICENSE TERM"
DOPTED ~vas adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
ESOLUTION $01-219 RESOLUTION #01-219 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
EASONAL EMPLOYEES the Council for action.
OR 2001 RECREATION
PORTS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-219
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR __
2001 RECREATION SPORTS"
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #01-220 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #01-220
the Council for action. PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-220
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO THE
PLAYGROUND PROGRAM"
was tabled. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Fazekas, TABLED
Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councihnember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-221 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION [01-221
the Council for action. MILIK STREET
RESURFACING
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-221
"AUTHORIZING BIDS-MILIK STREET RESURFACING
PROJECT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-222 xvas introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION i~O1-222
the Council for action. GREEN ACRES GRANT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Santoro and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-222
"AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GREEN ACRES
LOAN/GRANT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
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ESOLUTION $01-223 RESOLUTION #01-223 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
IRE HEADQUARTERS the Council for action.
NNUAL SERVICE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-223
"AUTHORIZING BIDS-ANNUAL SERVICE FOR HEATiNG AND
AIR CONDITIONiNG AT FIRE HEADQUARTERS"
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
ESOLUTION [:01-224 RESOLUTION #01-224 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
.PPOSING THE the Council for action.
XTENSION OF ELECTION
'OLLS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-224
"RESOLUTION OPPOSiNG THE EXTENSION OF ELECTION
POLLiNG HOURS TO 6:00 A.M."
~DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
IESOLUTIONJO1-225 RESOLUTION #01-225 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
,PPOINTING SCHOOL the Council for action.
~RAFFIC GUARDS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-225
"APPOiNTiNG SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
iDOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #01-226 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #01-226
tho Council for action. CONTRACT WITH T&M
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-226
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T & M ASSOCIATES"
~vas adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas abstained. Councilmember Sohayda was
noted abseut.
RESOLUTION #01-227 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #O1-227
the Council for action. CONTRACT WITH T&M
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION g01-227
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T & M ASSOCIATES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers ADOPTED
Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas abstained. Councilmember Sohayda was
noted abscnt.
RESOLUTION #01-228 ,,vas introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #01-228
the Council for action. CONTRACT WITH T&M
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION g01-228
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T & M ASSOCIATES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas abstained. Councilmember Sohayda was
noted absent.
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ESOLUTION # 01-229 RESOLUTION #01-229 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
ONTRACT WITH T&M the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-229
"AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGiNEERiNG SERVICES WITH T & M ASSOCIATES"
~DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas abstained. Councilmember Sohayda was
noted absent.
rESOLUTION {=O1-230 RESOLUTION #01-230 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
)OROTHY STREET the Council for action.
~UMP STATION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #01-230
"APPROViNG CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - DOROTHY STREET
PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS"
tDOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
~ESOLUTION {t01-231 RESOLUTION #01-231 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
lIDS FOR OBSOLETE the Council for action.
~QUIPMENT, BOROUGH
)WNED VEHICLES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas
RES OLUTION #01-231
"AUTHORIZiNG THE AWARD AND REJECTION OF BIDS FOR
THE SALE OF OBSOLETE EQUIPMENT, BOROUGH O%~NED
VEHICLES AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS"
%DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #01-232 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #01-232
the Council for action. CONTRACT WITH
BEN J ZANDER ESQ.
Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-232
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH BEN J. ZANDER, ESQ."
was adoptcd. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councihnember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-233 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~01-233
the Council for action. CONTRACT WIT}{
KENNETH LEBRATO ESQ.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-233
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH KENNETH LEBRATO, ESQ."
was adoptcd. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro votcd in the affirmative.
Councilmember Quinones voted no. Councilmember Sohayda was
noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-234 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION :~01-234
the Council for action. REDEYELOPMENT AREA
MAP
Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-234
"APPROVING DESIGNATION OF BOUNDARIES OF
REDEVELOPMENT AREA MAP"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affim~ative.
Councihnember Quinones voted to abstain. Councilmember Sohayda
was noted absent
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RESOLUTION ~t01-235 RESOLUTION #01-235 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
i%GREEMENT BETWEEN the Council for action.
BOROUGH AND FMBA
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-235
"APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND
THE FMBA"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Quinones voted to abstain. Councilmember Sohayda
was noted absent.
RESOLUTION 1t01-236 RESOLUTION #01-236 ~vas introduced by the Mayor and referred to
INTERLOCAL SERVICES the Council for action.
AGREEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-236
"APPROVING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL COST RECOVERY
INTERLOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY
OF MIDDLESEX"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION I%01-237 RESOLUTION #01-237 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
LIGHT DUTY GRIEVANCE the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-237
"APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT LIGHT
DUTY GRIEVANCE" --
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Reiman,
Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas
voted to abstain. Councilmember Quinones voted no. Councilmember
Sohayda was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #01-238 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #01-238
the Council for action. FLOATING HOLIDAY
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-238
"APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
FLOATING HOLIDAY"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Reiman, ADOPTED
Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas
and Quinones voted to abstain. Councilmember Sohayda was noted
absent.
RESOLUTION #01-239 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION [01-239
tine Council/'or action. APPOINTED POLICE
SERGEANT DAVID
CSIMBOK
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-239
"APPOINTING POLICE SERGEANT DAVID CS1MBOK"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #01-240 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #O1-240
thc Council tbr action. CERTIFYING JAMES K
CONNOLLY AS POLICE
SERGEANT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-240
"CERTIFYING JAMES K. CONNOLLY AS POLICE SERGEANT"
~vas adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councihnember Solnayda was notcd absent.
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gSOLUTION %01-241 RESOLUTION #01-241 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
hlARD OF BID the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-241
"AUTHORIZiNG AWARD OF BID SUSPECT AREA SEWER
SEPARATION & IMPROVEMENTS"
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
ESOLUTION ~:01-242 RESOLUTION #01-242 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
STABLISHING VARIOUS the Council for action.
OB TITLES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas
RES OLUTION #01-242
"ESTABLISHiNG VARIOUS JOB TITLES/POSITIONS WITHIN
THE BOROUGH"
~vas adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
DOPTED Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
ESOLUTION ~01-243 RESOLUTION #01-243 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
PPRO¥ING A the Council for action.
EVERANCE AGREEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-243
"APPROVING A SEVERANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND POLICE DIRECTOR ELG"
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Quinones voted no. Councilmember Sohayda was
noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #01-244 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION i~01-244
the Council for action. ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE
LICENSES
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbcrs Rios and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #01-244
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #1280"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Counciln~embers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
Police Chief Pieczyski read information pertaining to Patrolman Kevin COMMENDATIONS
Makxvinski and Patrolman Thomas Rcsko receiving a Commendation
for their outstanding performance on June 28, 2001.
Councilmember Santoro presented the Officers with their Certificates. CERTIFICATES
Police Chief Pieczyski read information pertaining to Sergeant COMMENDATIONS
Nicholas Mirandi, lPatrolman Susan Holowchuk and Patrolman Louis
Muzkya rccciving a Commendation for their outstanding performance
on June 29, 2001.
Councilmember Santoro presented the Officers with the Certificates. CERTIFICATES
Councilmcmbcr Santoro conducted the Swearing In of Officers David SWEARING IN
Csimbok and James Connolly.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Thc Clerk stated shc was in rcccipt of a Communication from the BOROUGH OF SPOTSWOOD
Borough of Spotswood-Resolution urging legislature to increase
income limitation for a senior citizen's property tax deduction.
The Clerk stated she was in receipt ora Comnmnication from the City CITY OF BRIGANTINE
of Brigantine-Resolution in opposition of Proposed Change in Formula
for Funding Beach Replenishment and Beach Nourisl~nent Programs.
Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Fazekas and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present ali
Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios 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
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Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted absent.
IEPORTS DEPARTMENT The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
1. Clerk's Office - June 2001
2. Inspection of Buildings - June 2001
3. Social Services May & June 2001
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
STANDING BUILDiNGS AND GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Quinones
COMMITTEES said she was trying to put together a Task Force (inaudible) Borough
Hall. She said that one of her Colleagues had asked people not to
participate so what she decided to do was create a Resident Task Force
which will consist of people with similar backgrounds. She said it will
be Chaired by former Councilmember Stan Gutowski.
Councilmember Janet Santoro ask Borough Attorney Rob Bergen
(inaudible) what would they be allowed to do.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said they can not take any formal
action. He said they can not bind the Borough in any way, and their
views will be simple advisory.
Councilmember Daniel Reiman said he spoke with the Business
Administrator and he was under the impression that we were going
ahead with (inaudible). He said he thought we were going to ask for a
Resolution appointing the members of a Task Force with
Councilmemhers Quinones, Santoro and the Mayor, along with the
Officials that Councilmember Quinones had mentioned.
Councilmember Santoro said when three Councilmembers are
appointed to a Committee isn't that similar to the Committees we vote
on in the beginning of the year. She said doesn't that need Council
approval when we form.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said he does not think you need a
formal Resolution. He said you can decide as a group that you will get
together in a Task Force and then maybe appoint the Head Person.
Councilmember Quinones said how is her Task Force different from
the Ethnic Day Committee, which consists of one Councilmember.
Councilmember Santoro responded (inaudible).
Councilmembers Quinones and Santoro argued back and forth.
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Councilmember Santoro spoke to Councilmember Quinones saying DISCUSSION
you only want to see it one ~vay and that's thc Rcmy syndrome and it's ( CONTINUED )
sitting back. She said we want to work forward (inaudible).
Councilmcmbcrs Quinones and Santoro argued again.
Councilmember Quinones said Councihnember Santoro had this
Comlnittee last year and chose to do nothing with it.
Councihnember Quinones and Santoro argued again.
Councilmember Quinones said you dumped this on someone else so
you obviously cared a xvholc lot about what you were doing.
Councilmember Santoro said that is your opinion and your allegations.
She said if you want to move forward and work together on this, she
would extend her time and the information she gathered last year when
she worked on this Committee.
Councilmember Quinones thanked her for her offer, but she said she
does not value her opinion or her work ethic and she does not want her
participating on her Committee.
Councihnember Reiman said he would like to make a motion to
appoint a Committee on the rules that Council can have "Special
Committees". He said we could have the Business Administrator or
Ms. Quinones or The Mayor chair it.
Everyone started to speak at once (inaudible).
Mayor Failace said the bottom line is, what it comes down to, is they
basically don't want the Councilwoman bore (Quinones) to do
anything. He said when she called a meeting with the Engineer, the
Business Administrator and the Head of the Construction Department,
Councilmember Santoro called half of them up and told them not to
go. He said (inaudible) they told me she told them not to go. The
Mayor asked the Borough Attorney if Councilmembcr Santoro can be
brought up on charges. He said she called employees and put them in
a very precarious position. Mayor Failace said he feels ethically this is
a problem.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said if you think there is an ethics
violation you can file charges. He said but in terms of discipline from
the Council there is (inaudible). He said you can not remove anyone.
Mayor Failace said he did not intend on removing anyone. He said if
they could remove anyone they would have removed me along time
ago. He said the bottom line is, he does not see how you could do that
to Borough Employees xvho have been asked to come to a meeting by
a Council Person and another Council Person tells them no.
Councilmember Janet Santoro said she doesn't understand how
another CouncilPerson can call them up and give them a directive that
they must attend. She said she spoke to the Borough Attorney and
asked him if an individual could order an employee to attend or not
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ISCUSSION attend. The Attorney informed her that an individual would not have
CONTINUED) the authority to do so.
Mayor Failace said he could.
Councilmember Quinones said she can give an employee a directive.
Councilmember Santoro said as far as an employee fearing her, they
never had to fear her from the time she ran for Election. They never
had to feel intimidated. Those are your tactics not mine.
Councilmember Rios asked how many meetings has the Buildings and
Grounds Committee had this year. He said he would think this project
would fall under the Building Committee. He asked again, how many
meetings have there been.
Conncilmember Quinones said she wanted to make herself perfectly
clear so there is no misunderstanding. She said she has not had any
Committee meetings nor does she intend on having any Committee
meetings. She said she has managed to do what she needs to do
without meetings. Ms. Quinones said most of the members of the
Committee, not to mention Councilmembers, choose not to work with
her on any other issue so why do they want to work with her on this.
Councilmember Reiman said since Ms. Quinones was on that topic,
she was invited several times to a Finance Meeting. He said Mr.
Goldsack sent down at least one or two memos and he told me he
personally invited her to three other meetings dealing with
negotiations, recycling and a meeting with several banks.
Everyone started to speak at once (inaudible).
Councilmember Reiman said he specifically scheduled two meetings
after 5:00 P.M. on a Wednesday in February, because Ms. Quinones
told him she could not make it during the day. He said we had the
meeting, he had Patrick and Nick waiting, and Ms. Quinones never
showed up. Mr. Reiman said Councilmember Quinones was invited to
every Finance/Administration meeting there was and never showed up
for one. He said Ms. Quinones did not have the courtesy to tell him she
was not going to be there after the meetings were rescheduled to
accommodate her.
Councilmember Quinones said it fascinates her how Mr. Reiman can
sit here and lie. She said he scheduled his meetings during the day
when she works. She said she has a full-time job. She said his job
might allow him the flexibility to do that, but hers does not and she
conveyed that to him.
Councilmember Rios said he would respectively request that the
Building Committee Chairmen call a meeting.
Councilmember Quinones said she would not do that.
Councilmember Rios said he thinks as a Councilmember you (Ms.
Quinones) accepted the responsibility.
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CouncilmemberQuinonessaidshewasdoingherjob. DISCUSSION
(CONTINUED)
Everyone began to talk at once (inaudible).
Mayor Failace said hc thinks Councilmember Quinones has answered
the question.
Councilmember Rios said if that was him, that emphatically said he
refuses to call a meeting, the Mayor would be the first one to blast him
or any one else on this Council.
Everyone began to talk at once (inaudiblc).
Mayor Failace said as long as Ms. Quinones comes back to the
Council and reports (inaudible). He said she has done a fine job. He
said she has gotten the Community Center open and she has done a
number of things. Mayor Failace said the problem is she feels
uncomfortable with this Council because this Council does choose to
leave her out. He said as a matter of fact Councilmember Reiman put
a schedule together last week to give her one of the Town Meetings
and he said it was tentative. He said Nick Goldsack was supposed to
make up those meetings no one else. Mayor Failace said he called
Councilmembers Rios and Sohayda and asked them if they knexv
anything about the meeting and they told him no. He said yet the
Councilmen (Reiman) told him point blank that thc Council decided
that they xvould put these names down. He said and Councibnember
Quinones was left out.
Councilmembers Reiman and Quinoncs were both speaking at the
same time (inaudible).
Mayor Failace said when Councilmember Quinones calls a meeting of
pertinent employees in the Borough, Councilmember Santoro tells
them not to come.
Councilmcmbcr Rios said Mrs. Santoro said she did not tell anyone
not to come.
Mayor Failace said that is a lie. He said he will bring Mr. Rios to at
least two (2) of the people and let them tell him.
Everyone started to yell at once (inaudible).
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TANDING COMMITTEES FiNANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman
CONTINUED) said the Mayor and some of the Councilmembers attended a meeting
on Roosevelt Avenue (inaudible) about bringing the Head Start
Program back to Carteret He said at the last Agenda Meeting our
Borough Attorney entered into negotiations with the (inaudible). Mr.
Reiman said he is looking to hold a meeting next week (inaudible)
specifically (inaudible) something that could perhaps turn into a
Community Garden. He said we are in the process of renegotiating
some of our contracts with Recycables. He said next week he would
be scheduling a meeting with the paper and tire company.
Councilmember Reiman spoke about the Historic Preservation
Committee. He said the Mayor and Council were very supportive of
this effort. He said we obtained records and (inaudible) from the
Borough attic as well as from the Library. Mr. Reiman went on to
speak about some of the historical findings. He said (inaudible) some
Engineering costs for the Washington Avenue Grant. Mr. Reiman
went on to speak about the Grant and the Project. Councilmember
Reiman said there was reference made earlier about a Town Hall
Meeting which he and the Mayor attended. He said he takes
responsibility for the miscommunication between himself and Ms.
Quinones concerning that meeting. He said however, no meeting dates
had ever been changed. He said the schedule had been put together by
the Business Administrator. Mr. Reiman asked that the Business
Administrator put together another schedule for the remainder of the
year with the Mayor in attendance at all the meetings and with the
Councilmembers who have not attended a meeting yet be scheduled so
it is as equal as it could possibly be.
Mayor Failace said that is the way it was supposed to be from the
beginning.
Councilmember Reiman said that was correct. He said however the
Business Administrator has not submitted the dates and names yet.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Rios said he hopes to continue the
Town Meetings next year. He said the Fire Department has received
two hundred (200) free smoke detectors from the New Jersey Division
of Fire and Safety. He said if anyone needs a smoke alarm please
contact the Fire Prevention Office. Mr. Rios spoke about the Fire
Safety Babysitting Course that was given at the Library on July 3,
2001. He said he would like to thank all the Firefighters for the
tremendous job that they did at 24 Charles Street. Mr. Rios said their
great effort in extinguishing this fire prevented a real tragedy. He said
the Policemen and Firemen did a tremendous job. Councilmember
Rios said the Fire Department is in the process of changing over all of
the hose supply to five (5) inch hoses so this will make us compatible
with all of the surrounding communities. He said on Saturday August
11th the Fire Department will be participating in the Health, Safety and
Wellness Festival in Chrome Park. He said on August l0th there will
be a File of Life Meeting at the Fire Headquarters. Mr. Rios said he
would like to thank the children and Heather Platt who was
instrumental in working on the Skate Board Park. He said he would
also like to thank the CAP Committee for refurbishing the flowerpot
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on the comer of Washington and Roosevelt Avenue. Councilmember
Rios reported progress.
At approximately 8:48 P.M. Councilmember Reiman was noted REIMAN NOTED ABSENT
absent.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Jack Fazekas said STANDING COMMITTEES
thc Summer Youth Program has kicked off very well. He said we had ( CONTINUED )
an OSHA inspection oil our buildings in thc Borough (inaudible). Hc
said there are some minor problems but xve are correcting them. He
said there xvill bca Parks and Recreation meeting next week at the
Borough Hall. Mr. Fazekas said thc Summer Concerts are going well
and he thanked Beverly Hedesh. He then xvent on to speak about the
Skate Park. He said he is seeing something that the Community has
put a lot of time into and it is being slowly destroyed. He said this is
the Community's responsibility. He said wc need Community
awareness when it comes to looking at problems within the parks. He
went on to give examples. Mr. Fazekas said Jim Mancuso and Bob
Kately have been ~vorking on some areas of park improvements. He
said the Mayor had called him in regards to the gates. He said for
insurance purposes the gates must be put up.
At approximately 8:52 P.M. Councihnember Reiman was noted REIMAN NOTED PRESENT
present.
Councilmember Fazekas said hc has pictures of the Skate Park STANDING COMMITTEES
showing some of the damage. Hc said we are all responsible for these (CONTINUED)
parks, so if you see something going on or someone doing something
they should not be, please call the proper authorities.
POLICE: Connnittcc Chairperson Janet Santoro said she would like to
add something to Parks. She said we all received a letter for the
Carteret Specials from Jeanne Kissehnan. Ms. Santoro read the letter,
which basically thanked Mr. Kately for the work done on the Sica
Memorial. Councilmembcr Reiman thanked Mr. Kately. Ms. Santoro
also spoke about the Town Picnic and what an excellent job Beverly
Hedesh is doing. Councilmember Santoro procecdcd to speak on
Police related issues. She said we have two (2) nexv Sergeants and we
will put all of our respect and eft'crt behind them. She said let us not
forget that our Officers do a fine job, and they do it constantly. Ms.
Santoro said she received a contract and requirement list from Sprint
to provide the cell phones for our Domestic Task Force. She said she
will give this to our Attorney to review and would like him to put
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~ISCUSSION together an agreement/contract for the Committee to look over.
CONTINUED) Councilmember Santoro spoke about the Carteret Community Action
Counsel (inaudible) the police will be there with the D.A.R.E. Program
and the Community Watch Program. Ms. Santoro asked the Mayor if
they would be playing softball with the Mayor's Office.
Mayor Failace said no. --
Councilmember Santoro reported progress.
;TANDING COMMITTEES PUBLIC WORKS: In the absence of Committee Chairperson
CONTINUED ) Sohayda, Councilmember Rios reported progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Fazekas said he
had a meeting with the Board of Education to get a status on the
buildings. He said Nathan Hale has twenty-one (21) classrooms, it
ranges from Pre-K to Grade 5, it is fully wired and on August 20 we
should get a C of O. He said there are new windows being put in the
High School, there are Administrative Offices that are being upgraded,
and also the wiring (inaudible). He said there will be a new phone
system installed however the time frame is not certain. Mr. Fazekas
said the track and the parking lot would also be upgraded at the High
School. He said Washington (inaudible) has been fully wired and we
will be taking a look at the Computer Room. He reported progress.
Councilmember Reiman said he would like to add something to Public
Works. He spoke about the walkway lines. He said (inaudible) to do
the diagonal lines inside the walkway lines. He said he contacted the
Engineer and he will forward the DOT requirements. He said we
should be able to move ahead on this.
PROCLAMATION: MayorFailacereadthe ~llowingproclamation:
~ATIONAL NIGHT
DUT 2001
PROCLAIMiNG NATIONAL NIGHT OUR 2001
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is
sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, drag and violence prevention
program on August 7, 2001 called "National Night Out"; and
WHEREAS, the "18th /5d2nua] National Night Out" provides a unique
opportunity for the Borough of Carteret to join forces with thousands
of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative,
police-community crime prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, The Crime Prevention Unit plays a vital role in assisting
the Carteret Police Department through joint crime, drug and violence
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prevention efforts in the Borough of Carteret and is supporting PROCLAMATION
"National Night Out 2001" locally; and (CONTINUED)
WHEREAS, it is csscntial that all citizens of the Borough of Cartcrct
be aware if thc importance of crime prevention programs and impact
that their participation can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence
in the Borough of Carteret; and
WHEREAS, police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety,
awareness and cooperation are important themes of the "National
Night Out" program;
NOW, THEREFORE WE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, do hereby
call upon all citizens of the Borough of Carteret to join the Carteret
Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit and the national
Association of Town Watch in supporting the "18th Annual National
Night Out" on Augnst 7, 2001.
FURTHER, LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, WE, THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL, do hereby proclaim Tucsday, August 7, 2001 as
"National Night Out" in the Borough of Carteret.
Mayor Failace said this is a great night. He asked the newspapers to DISCUSSION
please advertise this for us. He said if you sign up the Officers will
come and visit you and some of the Councilmembers will also visit
you. The Mayor said he would like to thank tbe members of the Fire
Department and the Police Department. He said the First Responder is
working great. Mayor Failace said it worked personally for his
mother-in-law yesterday. Hc said his mother-in-law is alivc today
because of it. The Mayor thanked Firefighters Lombardi and
McKinney and Officer Hundemann for doing an excellent job. Mayor
Failace thmzked Bob Kately for the wonderful job he did on the
Monument. He then thanked Heather Platt for her work on the Skate
Park. He said he wanted to thank Jim Mancuso for spearheading the
project and Stan Gutoxvski for getting five hundred (500) dollars worth
of wood donated. The Mayor also thanked the Parks Department for
helping out. He then agreed with Councihnember Fazekas in regard to
getting the gates back up for insurance purposes. Mr. Failace said the
Town Picnic was great. He said Beverly Hedesh does a great job
getting these things set up.
Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous PUBLIC DISCUSSION
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, thc mccting
was opened to the public for discussion.
Jim Mancuso said the Skate Park is still not finished. He said we COMMENTS
should be done this week. He said he wanted to thank thc Mayor and
Councilmember Santoro who agreed to do this. He also thanked
Councilmember Fazekas. He said when it is complete, it will be
something to be proud of. Hc said it should be a showplace. Mr.
Mancuso thanked Heather Platt for all the art~vork she did, and he
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)ISCUSSION thanked the kids who were down there helping. He then asked the
[CONTINUED) Borough Attorney what is "Light Duty". He said does that mean that
any city employee who gets injured which is not job-related, can put in
for "Light Duty".
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said it is my understanding that the
Borough does not have a "Light Duty" policy.
Jim Mancuso said if you are going to give that money to someone who
just put in a grievance (inaudible) legally where do you stand if
somebody else does it.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said (inaudible) have been drafted in
this agreement is a request that there be no grievances based upon this
one. He said there are a number of things that would block a similar
situation.
Jim Mancuso spoke about a situation in Union City where the City lost
the case. Mr. Mancuso suggested that the Borough Attorney do some
research on it.
Borough Attorney Bergen said the Borough has no obligation to have
a "Light Duty" policy.
Mr. Mancuso said he agrees with the Borough Attorney however, if
you are setting the precedence anyone in the Borough can turn around
and say "I'm injured and I want light duty".
Councilmember Reiman said the Police Committee has set the policy
that there will be no more "Light Duty".
Chico Bascilisi said he wanted to inquire about the Seasonal
Employees. He said they cut grass (inaudible) they should be using an
edger. He said the grass is splashing all over the road and no one
sweeps it up. He asked if they were going to pave the hole on
Washington Avenue. He said on the end of Washington Avenue
(inaudible), you should do away with that. He said that is a disgrace.
He said the Veteran's would be willing to pay for it themselves if the
Borough would knock out the wall (inaudible).
Councilmember Rios said he has discussed this with the Mayor and
Council and we are seriously looking into this.
Mr. Bascilisi spoke about the Ordinance concerning the dogs. He said
people are not adhering to the Ordinance. He said it needs to be
enforced.
Mrs. Gaydos asked who owns the property by the Skate Park. She
said the bushes are so high they hang over the metal barrier.
Robert Kately said the property behind the Skate Park is State owned
property.
Mrs. Gaydos asked who owns the "Welcome to Carteret" sign.
Mayor Failace said we are allowed to use it but we do not own it.
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Jim Stone asked about Resolution #243. DISCUSSION
( CONTINUED )
Mayor Failace said it bas not been signed by the Director yet so we
can not discuss this now.
Borough Attorney Bergen said by the next meeting we should have it.
He said after it is executed the Council should be able to explain it and
give out a copy.
Stan Gutowski, New Jersey Aveuue thankcd Councilmember
Quinones for wanting him to serve on her committee. He said whether
she was establishing a committee or not he would still be keeping the
appointments that werc made for next week in Washington and he
would let her knoxv xvhat comes of it. Hc said Councihnember
Quinones could do with it as she so chooses to do. He said he could
go there as John Q. Citizen and did not think any one could stop him
fi-om going and talking about that. He said the second item he wanted
to talk about and hc was not going to discuss it but hc felt it was so
meaningless, childish and petty. He said he would have thought
Councihnember Reiman would havc knoxv better than to do something
like this...
Councilmembcr Rciman interrupted to say, do something like this, and
asked Mr. Gutowski to explain why he called the spccial counsel.
Stan Gutowski said be accepts the Counselor's apology and he
commended thc News Tribune for not thinking this was ne~vsxvorthy.
He said if the Council wanted to continue the investigation as they told
the Star-Ledger, the first person they should talk to was him not the
newspaper. He said as he told the newspaper he comes to every
Council Meeting and every Agenda Meeting. He said the bill ~vas put
before the Council and maybe discussed with them or maybe not. He
said someone called and told the attorney to call down there and speak
to Todd Gel5and so hc felt someone spoke about this, but no one said
anything to him. Hc asked why he had to have the newspaper call and
ask, why didn't thc Council ask. He asked if they were afraid of him.
Councilmember Reiman said "absolutely not".
Stan Gutowski said why didn't you ask.
Councilmember Reiman told Mr. Gutowski not to flatter himself. He
said the Council did not receive that information (inaudible). He said
the last Council Meeting they had was the Agenda which held on July
12tt' and he rcccivcd that information prior to that, not in June but after
the other meeting. He said there was one meeting since they had that
information. He asked Mr. Gutowski why he would call thc
Borough's Special Counsel on police matters and rcprcscnt himself as
a Borough Official.
Stan Gutoxvski and Councilmcmbcr Quinones at the same time asked
who was saying that.
Councilmember Reiman said he billed us. He asked why did he call,
according to the newspaper they were exchanging pleasantries. He
said for fifteen to twenty minutes Mr. Gutowski talked about police
matters.
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)ISCUSSlON Stan Gutowski asked if it was any of Councilmember Reiman's
CONTINUED ) business ~vhat he talked about.
Councilmember Reiman said he was his business when they bill the
Borough. He said when they bill the Borough Mr. Gutowski has not
right to ask questions specific to police matters or with any other
attorney that...
Mayor Failace interrupted to ask if Councilmember Reiman knew that
was what Mr. Gutowski asked.
Councilmember Reiman said he did not know that.
Mayor Failace said (many people speaking at once) excuse me, he put
it on the bill. He asked Borough Attorney Bergen if he spoke to Mr.
Gelfand.
Borough Attorney Bergen said he spoke to him today.
Mayor Failace said first of all Mr. Bergen spoke to him a while ago.
He said did he say he would take it off the bill saying it was a mistake.
Borough Attorney Bergen said yes he took it off.
Mayor Failace loudly said, he took it off the bill, it is a mistake.
Councilmember Reiman said why was Mr. Gutowski talking to Mr.
Gelfand about Borough matters.
Stan Gutowski said if you really want to know ask him.
Councilmember Reiman said he knew Mr. Gutowski's answer, he
heard it and he does not believe it.
Mayor Failace asked who Councilmember Reiman heard it from.
Councilmember Reiman said he called here to find out about Mr.
Stowell or his ~vife, and if that is the case and his wife is ill...
Stan Gutowski said so now Councilmember Reiman does not believe
Mr. Stowell's wife is ill.
Councilmember Reiman said he does not believe Mr. Gutowski called
and spoke to him about that and an attorney would bill the Borough for
fifteen to twenty minutes worth of time because Mr. Gutowski talked
to him about a partner at the law firm. He said he felt that was
unbelievable.
Stan Gutowski said (inaudible, several people speaking over each
other) criminal investigator.
Stan Gutowski told Councilmember Reiman he would tell him exactly
what happened. He said the first thing he heard about this was when
Ms. Grey called him and asked if he knew about a bill. He said he told
her he was not a Councilperson and he did not know about a bill. He
said Ms. Grey told him the Borough was being charged for a twenty-
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minute phone conversation Mr. Gutowski had xvith Todd Gelfand, did DISCUSSION
he have it. He said he told her be had the conversation, she asked on (CONTINIJED)
June 15th did be remember what it was about Hc said ho told her he
remembered he called to talk to Gary Stowelh He said like it or not,
he knows there are people in thc room who do not like the man but
they have formed; they worked with lmn. He said this Council works
with Mr. Bergen and he was sure that when they are not
Councilnrembers anymore and Mr. Bergeu may or may not be Counsel
here, they might still talk to Mr. Bergen. He said he was sure law
firms including Mr. Bergen's have made mistakes on bills.
Councihncmbcr Rciman said he was sure Mr. Bergen was not going to
bill this Council for tanking to them.
Stan Gutowski said you don't know that, there have been many
nristakes.
Mayor Failace said he said it was a mistake, Todd Oelfand said it was
a mistake, he told the attorney it was a mistake and pulled it off the
bill. He asked what the point was.
Councilmember Reiman said the point is the question is, he is not
worrying about the thirty dollars, the point is that Mr. Gelfand
discussed privileged confidential information with Mr. Gutowski and
did Mr. Gutowski represent himself as a Borough Official, that was the
point.
Councilmember Quinoncs said now she thinks he's slighting Todd
Oelfand.
Mayor Failace said now he is really going way overboard now he is
saying the attorney...
Councihnember Reiman inte~Tupted and said until today that attorney
refused to answer what they discussed.
Councilmember Quinones said why do they have to tell
Councilmember Reiman about private conversations.
Councilmember Reiman said because if it was a private conversation
(inaudible, everyone yelling at the same time) if it was private, that is
fine, he should not have billed the Borough.
Councilmember Santoro said he did bill us for it.
Councilmember Reiman said he billed us/'or it.
(Councihnembers Santoro and Reiman at the same time said he billed
it to us after he got caught)
Mayor Failace said "he got caught".
Councilmember Santoro said she had a question about Stowell, she
said the Council was advised he was no longer with that firm.
Stan Gutowski said the finn is still called Hemler, Kassel and Stowell.
He said he had in his Rolodex in his work a phone number for Oary
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ISCUSSION Stowell, his work, his home, his office, his cell phone, his fax and all
CONTINUED ) those numbers were changed.
Councilmember Rios asked Mr. Gutowski if he said a little while ago
that he said he called Mr. Gelfand.
Stan Gutowski said he called Mr. Stowell's office and Mr. Gelfand
took the call because Mr. Stowell is now associated with a church. He
said Mr. Stowell is a Reverend, so Mr. Gelfand took the call. Mr.
Gutowski told the Council how the conversation went on the phone,
"Todd how are you, I am trying to reach Gary, I tried all his phone
numbers they were all changed can you give me the number? I
understand his wife is ill, potentially could be having a heart
transplant."
Councilmember Rios asked if Mr. Gutowski said he tried at home.
Stan Gutowski said he tried his home and Mr. Stowell's numbers have
been changed, he asked if there was a problem with him calling Mr.
Stowell at home.
Councilmember Rios said he was going to say why don't you call him
at home.
Stan Gutowski said for Councilmember Rios's information, he never
called Mr. Gelfand or Mr. Stowell and said hello this is Stan
Gutowski, Councilman from the Borough of Carteret. He said they
know who he is they know he is not a Councilperson anymore and
have not been a Councilperson for a year and a half.
Councilmember Reiman said he had a question for Mr. Gutowski and
wanted an honest and frank answer.
Stan Gutowski said not that Councilmember Reiman would believe it.
Councilmember Reiman asked Mr. Gutowski if he ever discussed
Borough business at all, no pending cases, no pending litigation in no
way.
Stan Gutowski said he does not know of a pending case they would
have.
Councilmember Reiman said he is aware of a pending case they would
have because most of these cases stem from when you were on the
Police Committee.
Stan Gutowski said there was one case that he could be referring to
that the Council filed a settlement for, that was the only thing he was
involved in. He said he has been called to depositions on behalf of the
Borough because of these so-called cases Councilmember Reiman said
Mr. Gutowski was involved in. He asked if he needed Councilmember
Reiman's permission to go and asked if he should not go and talk to
these people.
Councilmember Reiman said for a deposition, absolutely not, he does
not need Council permission to go to that.
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Stan Gutowski said these lawyers contact him and he called them DISCUSSION
back. He asked if he should charge tile Borough ~vhen he goes to these (CONTINUED)
meetings.
Councilmember Reiman said if that were the case that would be all the
information Mr. GelPand ,~ ould have to give thc Conncil.
Stan Gutowski said he was not talking about Mr. Gelfand, he was
talking about every other thing. He said he was talking about Mr.
Lynch, when he goes to the other litigation, Mr. McGovern in East
Orange or West Orange, the other case that is going on. He asked
should he not talk to these people, should he not answer them or not
call them back.
Councilmember Sautoro said she would think then they would just
ansxver what the conversation was about and it would be (inaudible)
when you receive a bill. She asked Mr. Gutowski if ;vhen he sat on
the Council hc never questioned any bill tbat came in that he was not
sure of.
Stan Guto;vski said shc ;vas absolutely right, there have been many
times when laxv firms have made mistakes.
Mayor Failace said the bill xvas questioned, the bill was removed
because it was a mistake aud the man in the paper said he still doesn't
believe it.
Stan Gtttoxvski said Mr. Sudia sits here and has questioncd Stowell
bills a thousand times and there had been mistakes on that law finn's
bills before and they have been corrected. He said this is the same
thing. He said he talked to him again and said "Todd why xvould you
bill the Borough, hc said you want to know something Stan, I wrote
down on a pad that you called and why you called. My secretary
picked it up, associated your name with Cartcrct and put it on the bill
before [ saw it, then I got a phone call from your solicitor and said
what is the story here and I told them to take it oft:"
Councihnember Santoro said our solicitor.
Stan Gutowski said "that is your solicitor right there".
Mayor Failace said solicitor is another word for attorney.
Stan Gutowski that is what attorneys call attorneys.
Councilmember Santoro said we addrcss him xvith a name and said
Mr. Gutowski docs not have to be cute.
Stan Gutowski said hc ,,vas not being cute.
Councilmember Reiman said part of the problem was when Mr.
Bergen first (inaudible) Mr. Gelfand.
Stan Gutowski said he doesn't know what Mr. Gelfand said.
Councilmember Reiman said he refused to give the Council the
infbrmation. He said if it xvas something as simple as Mr. Stowell's
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[$CUSSION wife was ill or something, all he had to say was that it was a private
20NTINUgD) matter. He said he refused to tell the Borough what...
Stan Gutowski interrupted (inaudible, Mr. Gutowski and
Councilmember Reiman speaking at once)
Mayor Failace said because it was a private matter he felt Mr.
Gutowski does not have to tell Councilmember Reiman what he
discussed.
Councilmember Reiman said all he had to do was say it was a private
matter but he refused to answer.
Councilmember Quinones said he took the bill off.
Councilmember Reiman said absolutely when we get a bill and
absolutely when they are discussing Borough business.
Mayor Failace said he took the bill off and said Councilmember
Reiman said in the paper he still doesn't believe it.
Councilmember Reiman said he doesn't believe Mr. Gutowski.
Mayor Failace said instead of spending so much time on that
Councilmember Reiman should ask the Council woman over there
why she did not pay for her medical yet that she (inaudible) in the
beginning of the year an she hasn't paid or for Councilmember
Sohayda...
Councilmember Santoro said the Mayor is going to sit here and play
the game that he sits around and criticize the Councilmembers for.
She said she felt the Mayor was the king of the master of creating a
situation to embarrass and cause chaos in this Council.
Mayor Failace asked what chaos does he creates.
Councilmember Santoro said it is because the Mayor does not have the
guts to sit down and speak to the Council face to face, he runs to the
crowd. She said if the Mayor has something to say to the Council she
felt he should be a man and say it to their face, don't sit in front of us.
Mayor Failace asked when Councilmember Santoro was going to pay
the medical bill she owed the Borough.
Councilmember Santoro said she would pay as soon as they tell her
what she owed.
Mayor Failace told Business Administrator Goldsack to send
Councilmember Santoro a bill, to make sure she was sent a bill.
Councilmember Rios said "point of order, Mr. Mayor, this is the
Public Portion".
Mayor Failace said he knew, he said "he made a statement and the
Mayor was defending Mr. Gutowski from this guy telling him that he
can't speak to anyone".
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Councilmember Rios said the Mayor should speak about the topic o£ DISCUSSION
discussion bc was speaking about. (CONTINUED)
Cotmcilnacmber Quino~]cs said the Mayor could talk about whatever
bc wanted to.
Stan Gutowski said he did not mean [o cause that mucb (inaudible).
He said il'the thirty dollars xvas not the Council's concern he would
give the Borough the thirty dollars. Hc said he gives the Borough
more time and eflbrt than lhe Council could cvcr believe or they could
ever have done. He said he will continue to talk to people that hc has
established relationships with when h~ was on the Coancil whether
this Council likes it or not. He said they would never stop him fi;om
talking to anyone.
Councilmember Quinoncs said Councihncmbcr Reiman bad meetings
before he was a Councihncmbcr and t~lt he bad a lot of nerve talking
about someone clsc.
Councihnember Reiman said the question was directed at him and
asked Councihncmbcr Quinoncs to sit there and allow him to answer.
He said the point was if' confidential, privileged information was
discussed with Mr. Gutowski and that was the concern.
Borough Attorney Bergen said he is nol paying attention (inaudible,
several people speaking at ouce).
Mayor Failace said "evidentially, be does not trust thc attorney, his
own attorney said it was okay."
Councihnember Reiman said, as of today, as of yesterday, the Council
still did not have the answer.
Mayor Failace said there was no reason to go to thc newspaper with it.
John Sudia, Cypress Street said lbr the record, he saw tonight an
example of the commendations and thc promotions which he
(inaudible) to the Council and other people. Hc said the people who
praise the Policc Dcparmacnt and tboso people who detract them. He
said thc Cartcrct Police Department, past and present is the best in thc
State of New Jersey and possibly the entire eastern seaboard, tie said
those are our cops and he t~lt they were the greatest and hc hoped that
tbese stupid lawsuits and these attorneys stol) using Carteret as a "cash
cow" For these litigation's that come through because some one does
not like what police oflqcer did. Hc said wc have a Borough Attorney
and be was sure there were many items hc could handle. He said be
looked at Ibc bill list and lbund that suddenly there are specialties. He
said by thc same token xvhen it comes to the Police Department hc
hoped this Council would take a good hard look al auytbing that might
be coming up that could cost thc Borough a lot of money and not
Cartcret taxpayers bca "cash cow" lbr any attorney.
Diane Ronquette asked when Councihnember Fazekas spoke about
Nathan Hale School what the classroom size was going to be.
Councilmcmbcr Fazckas said he there was twenty-one classrooms in
Nathan Hale, he did not say the actual.
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DISCUSSION Diane Ronquette asked if he had a number or an average size, how
CONTINUED ) many students per class.
Councilmember Fazckas said he didn't think they would know that
until after registration.
Councilmember Reiman said when the Council had the budget
meeting with the Board of Education, he thought they were going to
have about four hundred and fifty students.
Councilmember Fazekas said the maximum would be five hundred
they were saying right now, actually he did not know.
Diane Ronquette said Monday night at a CCAC meeting one of the
firemen were there and they were talking about having CPR Classes
that are free to Carteret residents, she asked if Councilmember Rios
knew anything more about that as far as dates, or a schedule.
Joe Lombardi, Borough Firefighter said himself and Tonuny Reynolds
do the CPR Classes which Councilmember Fazekas instituted the
program last year. He said they would probably be in November
because he was getting married in September and he would not be
back until mid October. He said he would call the people to find out
exactly what they want whether it be professional rescuer or
(inaudible) CPR, it would take some time and he felt it would probably
be around November. He said it was (inaudible) to all the citizens of
the Borough of Carteret; that was in the agreement last year's Council
made.
Mayor Failace asked if Councilmember Fazekas took the course.
Joe Lombardi said Councilmember Fazekas's wife took the course.
Councilmember Fazekas said he did not take the course, he could not
do the (inaudible)
Unidentified Voice said to be honest O'Connor is taking that at the
Firehouse.
Councilmember Fazekas said if the Commissioner takes it he would
take it.
Diane Ronquette asked Councilmember Santoro to stress that the
Domestic Violence Team was still accepting applications. She said
training wouldn't be until the end of September or the beginning of
October. She said Woodbridge is supposed to be training them but
they would still be accepting applications.
Councilmember Santoro said she could ask Mr. Kately if he would
post it on the sign.
Diane Ronquette said do the Crossing Guards have placements yet or
are they just hired.
Councilmember Santoro said the Council hires and Captain Hojecki
would place them in their locations which was done by the Police
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Depamnent. DISCUSSION
( CONTINUED )
Mayor Failace asked how many new Crossing Guards that was.
Councihnember Santoro said four new Crossing Guards at Captain
Hojecki's recommendatiou.
Diaue Ronquette said (inaudible) she really wanted to thank them for
the lot, it was really important. She encouraged Councihnember
Fazekas to help tis to get that so the kids could utilize that land through
the parks. She said right now they just wanted to do a flowcr garden
and next year they were potentially hoping to turn it into a vegetable
garden.
Mayor Failacc said people havc ccrtainly read in the paper that
Carteret is on the map now, he was getting calls from California and
all over. He said it was kind of a good thing but he was kind of
embarrassed to tell someone he actually saw those lights Sunday
morning coming home fi'om a wedding. He said he wasn't drinking he
actually did see them and they were pretty strange he said he would
ask them to come back next year when he ran for Mayor. He said they
have received some (inaudible) from Nicholas Goldsack Busincss
Administrator and Nick got from Toni Pottcr in rcfcrcncc to the one
point million dollar grant for thc Library to recoup some of the money
the town applied lbr last year. He said Tom Potter is asking for
approximately ninctccn hundred dollars to fill that out and Nick said it
is quite extensive and there is a lot of work that has to be donc and a
lot of hours to be put in which has to be done by thc cnd of July. He
said ~ve don't have another meeting so the Council needs to approve
this.
Councilmember Rios asked why this was not brought up at the Agenda
Meeting.
Business Administrator Goldsack said be did not have the bill until
today.
Mayor Failace said the Council did not know the extent of how
difficult this was to do.
Councihnember Rios said he did not like to bring things up at the
Council Meetings without discussing it.
Mayor Failacc said this was dated the seventeenth and Nick got it. He
said he thought they were looking for one point five million dollars
and felt they should do it and not play around with it. Ho said it was
tip to the Cotincil and asked Borough Attorney Bcrgcn to tell him what
they have to do, just approve it if they chose to or...
Borough Attorney Bergen said thcy could make a motion, it was his
understanding he knew that grant program and the application because
they have applied for somc of it and it has to be in by July 31st. He
said this has to be done by a cellified architect and you get up to
twenty five percent grant money back and it may be something the
Council xvould want to consider. He said because of the time limit the
Council could just do a motion and a voice vote, they could do a
ratifying Resolution at the next meeting, but that could be up to the
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~ISCUSSION Council whether they want to authorize him to do the work or not. He
CONTINUED ) said someone had to attend the meeting from the Borough.
Business Administrator Goldsack said the architect attended for the
Borough.
Mayor Failace said it was up to the Council.
Councilmember Rios asked if they could give the audience a little
more detail about this whole thing.
Mayor Failace said last year they attempted to apply and were able to
apply to get money back for the three point whatever they spent on the
Library. He said there is an opportunity of a one point five million
dollar grant out there they could get back against the cost of building
the Library. He said the Business Administrator gave this to him and
he has copies for the rest of the Council.
Councilmember Rios asked what the criteria was if we received this
money what would the Council be able to apply it to.
Mayor Failace said they would pay down the debt and build a new
Borough Hall.
Councilmember Reiman said that would pay down the debt on the
bond and free up some available (inaudible)
Councilmember Rios said he would go on the recommendation and
make a motion to amend the Agenda to get this done.
Councilmember Santoro said she second it.
Borough Clerk said it was not a Resolution, it is only a motion.
Mayor Failace said they would memorialize a Resolution on this at the
next meeting.
MOTION TO RATIFY Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Santoro a motion was
RESOLUTION made to ratify the Resolution at the next meeting. Upon individual roll
call vote, Councilmembers Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and
Santoro voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sohayda was noted
absent.
RESOLUTION #01-245 RESOLUTION #01-245 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
CLOSED SESSION the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-245
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmember
Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Fazekas and Sohayda were noted absent.
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Approximately 9:35 P.M. a Closed Session was held. CLOSED SESSION
OPEN TO PUBLIC
At approximately 10:59 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councihncmbers
Reiman and Rios and unanimous td'firmative vote of the four (4)
Councilmembcrs present, the meeting was opened to thc public.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED
Councilmcmbcrs Rein]an and Quinoncs and unanimous affirmative
vote of the four (4) Councihnembers present, the meeting was
adjourned at approxinrately 10:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
~EN M. BARNEY,
Municipal Clerk
KM B/cp/par
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