HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001/10/04 October 4, 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 approximately
7:30 P.M. on Thursday, October 4, 2001, Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Jack Fazekas " Remy Quinones
" Daniel Reiman
" Ronald Rios
" Janet Santoro
" Buddy Sohayda
Also noted present were Business Administrator Nicholas Goldsack
and Borough Attorney Rob Bergen.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE OF
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace. ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that on September 28, 2001, in full compliance with STATEMENT OF
the Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent MEETING NOTICE
to The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the
bulletin board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Fazekas and unanimous MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
affirmative vote of the six (6) Councilmembers present, the minutes of
May 17, 2001 and June 7, 2001 were approved as transcribed and
engrossed by the Clerk.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios and unanimous AGENDA AMENDED
affirmative vote of the six (6) Councilmembers present a motion was
made to amend the Agenda to allow Jim Brewer to speak about the
Cartier Link Program.
Jim Brewer spoke about the Cartier Link Program. He said basically JIM BREWER
the PostMen are in the same neighborhoods everyday and they get to CARRIER LINK
know who lives there and if there is any irregular activity. Mr. Brewer PROGRAM
said the Program is doing very well throughout the Country and given
the fact that Carteret has a high percentage of Senior Citizens, it
should do well here also. He said if you have someone in your family
that is a Senior Citizen or ill and would like to take part in the
Program, you need to fill out a short form. He said you would then get
a little red sticker that will go in your mailbox. He said this would let
the Mail Carder know that you are in the Program. Mr. Brewer
(inaudible) the Mail Carder will then investigate. Mr. Brewer went on
to talk about some of the details of the Program, however most of
which was inaudible.
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,ISCUSSlON Mayor Failace asked if we would be mailing out the information to our
CONTINUED ) Seniors.
Mr. Brewer said we do not have the funds to send out all of the letters.
He said he thinks it is only fair that the Post Office itself deliver
(inaudible) to every home (inaudible).
Councilmember Ronald Rios administered a commendation to the
"~OMMENDATIONS Volunteer Firefighters for their gallant efforts in the World Trade
Center Disaster. He said they were part of the "Bucket Brigade". Mr.
Rios said obviously we all know what their job entailed as far as the
"Bucket Brigade". He said he felt it was only proper on our part to
commend them and thank them for a job well done. Mr. Rios read the
commendation to Volunteer Firefighters Jason Lombardi, Michael
Menzoff Jr., Michael Spolizino, Brandon Rhodes, Chris Wisniewski
and Ronald D'Onofrio.
MOTION TO AMEND Councilmember Janet Santoro said she would like to make a motion to
amend Resolution #01-320 to read 75% Grant and 25% Business
Funds.
Mayor Failace said he did not understand. He said he does not agree
with that. He said what do we do if there is a business that does not
want to do their sidewalk.
Councilmember Santoro said most of the businesses in Carteret
cooperate on items that we do request from them. She said she knows
the Mayor feels that because they pay the 3% in, (inaudible) but they
would be paying 6% into the State regardless of whether it was a 3%
discount or not. She said the fact of the businesses putting 25% in,
basically stretches our money that we could do more for the businesses
(inaudible) since we are on a limited amount that is in there. Ms.
Santoro said actually this individual (inaudible) Shoprite and she did
speak to him and he was not against the idea. She said by having
businesses donate 25% that would allow us to extend it to more
businesses and get more work done in Carteret.
Mayor Failace asked if anyone has checked with the other towns. He
said he called three (3) towns and they do not do it at all. He said he
does not understand the need (inaudible) when this money is put there
for them. He said he could understand if we were doing the
(inaudible).
Councilmember Ronald Rios said what would the difference be as far
as the (inaudible).
Mayor Failace said because you are doing the actual building. He said
there is a difference between infrastructure and (inaudible).
Councilmember Santoro said (inaudible) for their sidewalks. She said
whether it be for their houses (inaudible) or the siding.
Mayor Failace said he is not saying they are not responsible for them
he is saying these are people that put the monies into these (inaudible).
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Councilmember Santoro said they are putting the money into the State. MOTION TO AMEND
She said even though the money comes to us they would be required to (CONTINUED)
pay the sales tax regardless and they are paying it at a lower rate of 3%
verses 6%.
Mayor Failace said since this comes from the UEZ Committee can this
Council arbitrarily change this without going back to the UEZ
Committee.
Borough Attorney Rob Bergen said he thinks it would have to be
concurrence with the UEZ Board.
Councilmember Santoro said (inaudible) it has to be a concurrence of
both the UEZ Board and the Council to agree on this. She said we can
vote on this tonight and then it has to go back to the UEZ.
Mayor Failace asked if the UEZ does not want it, what happens.
Borough Attorney Bergen said you need a concurrence of both boards.
Mayor Failace said what happens (inaudible) the project stopped
completely. He said he has spoke with some of the members and he
does not know how they will vote on this. He said what he is trying to
say is if the UEZ comes back and says we do not want a 75% - 25%
split we want to have 100% paid out of the UEZ funds, what happens.
Borough Attorney Bergen said he believes the Council will have to
agree to that.
Mayor Failace said so what you are saying is if the Borough does not
agree to it we can not do anything with (inaudible).
Borough Attorney Bergen said it is likely you will not get approval to
spend the funds.
Councilmember Rios said he does not understand why we would not
want to spread the wealth around to other businesses to revitalize the
area.
Mayor Failace said what about when we take one hundred thousand
dollars ($100,000) in grant money and we fix the storefronts on
Washington Avenue, do we ask them to put 25% in.
Councilmember Santoro said (inaudible) from the County.
Mayor Failace said if he was a member of the UEZ he would say
"don't do my property, I'll wait for the money from the County".
Councilmember Santoro said when it comes down to UEZ, there is 2.2
-- million dollars. She said we have discussed giving Redevelopment 1.8
million dollars, Lower Roosevelt 700 thousand dollars and Shop-Rite
150 thousand dollars and that adds up to over 2.2 million dollars.
Mayor Failace said it does not think it is fair to charge the UEZ 25%
when we have grant money. He said so now we are going to charge
some of the storeowners 25% and some of them will get it for free.
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lOTION TO AMEND Councilmember Santoro said (inaudible) was cooperative and had no
CONTINUED) problem doing that. She said she thanks him and respects him for that.
Councilmember Remy Quinones said she also spoke with that
storeowner and that was not the impression she got. She said she
believes that particular storeowner is one of the largest contributors,
and she does not understand why you would what to penalize him
25%.
Councilmember Santoro asked Ms. Quinones if she was implying that
depending on what a store contributes, should they receive different
treatment.
Councilmember Quinones said she thinks they should receive the
treatment they have always received.
Councilmember Santoro said when it went to the grant last year to do
Downtown Washington, that was something that she was contacted
about to do for the freeholders and it continues this year. She said
when we started this policy she would not pick and choose to see who
gets what.
Mayor Failace said that is exactly what we are doing. He said if we are
doing Washington Avenue and not charging those storeowners a
penny, and not charging the storeowners in West Carteret anything, yet
we are charging other storeowners more (inaudible).
Councilmember Santoro said it is coming from different funds. She
said it is not coming from our UEZ (inaudible).
Mayor Failace said if he was a storeowner he would not give any
money, instead he would wait until they received the grant money.
2LERK' S NOTE CLERK'S NOTE:
Councilmember Janet Santoro made a motion to amend the agenda to
add Resolution #01-322. To keep the continuity, the aforementioned
is listed under the Resolutions.
YlEETING 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
~%LL RESOLUTIONS MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Quinones and unanimous
affirmative vote of the six (6) members present, the meeting was
opened for public input on all Resolutions.
[tEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Reiman and Quinones and unanimous affirmative
vote of the six (6) Councilmembers present.
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RESOLUTION #01-307 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION i%O1-307
TAX OVERPAYMENT
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-307
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES
OVERPAYMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #01-308 was introduced by the Mayor and was RESOLUTION $01-308
TRANSFER OF
referred to the Council for action. ABC LICENSE
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-308
"AUTHORIZING A PERSON-TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF A.B.C.
LICENSE NO. 1201-33-029-004
FROM: JENINE D'AREY-MEYER TO: ANTHONY ACCIARDI"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #01-309 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~O1-309
DRUNK DRIVING
the Council for action. ENFORCEMENT FUND
GRANT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-309
"REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $2,150 THE 2001
BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE DRUNK DRiVING
ENFORCEMENT FUND GRANT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
-- Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
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ESOLUTION [01-310 RESOLUTION//01-310 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
ARRISON AYENUE the Council for action.
UMP STATION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-310 --
"AUTHORIZING BIDS - HARRISON AVENUE PUMP STATION"
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
ESOLUTION it01-311 RESOLUTION #01-311 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
ATERFRONT PARK the Council for action.
MPROVEMENTS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-311
"AUTHORIZING BIDS - WATERFRONT PARK
IMPROVEMENTS" --
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
ESOLUTION i~01-312 RESOLUTION #01-312 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
EWAGE TREATMENT the Council for action.
LANT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sohayda
RESOLUTION #01-312
"AUTHORIZING BIDS - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
DEMOLITION"
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the __
affirmative.
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RESOLUTION #01-313 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #01-313
the Council for action. STANLEY RELFORD
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sohayda
RESOLUTION #01-313
"CERTIFYiNG STANLEY RELFORD- MOTOR BROOM
DRIVER"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #01-314 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~t01-314
the Council for action. PAYMENT OF
LIABILITY CLAIM
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-314
"AUTHORIZiNG PAYMENT OF LIABILITY CLAIM
DEDUCTIBLE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #01-315 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #01-315
WASHINGTON AYENUE
the Council for action. BUSINESS DISTRICT
IMPROYEMENTS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sohayda
RESOLUTION #0l-315
"AWARD OF BID WASHiNGTON AVE. BUSiNESS DISTRICT
IMPROVEMENTS"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
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.gSOLUTION ~01-316 RESOLUTION #01-316 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
~TTLEMENT OF WORKERS the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-316 --
"AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF WORKERS'
COMPENSATION ACTION"
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
ESOLUTION #O1-317 RESOLUTION #01-317 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
EMPORARY CLERK the Council for action.
YPIST
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sohayda and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-317
"APPOINTING A TEMPORARY CLERK - TYPIST TO THE
STREETS AND ROADS/RECYCLING DEPARTMENT" --
DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
ESOLUTION I%01-318 RESOLUTION #01-318 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
NDEMNIFICATION the Council for action.
GREEMENT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-318
"AUTHORIZING AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH
MOUNT LAUREL TOVv2qSHIP"
.DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the __
affirmative.
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RESOLUTION #01-319 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION ~t01-319
CHANGE ORDER
the Council for action. MARYEC CONSTRUCTION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-319
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER MARVEC CONSTRUCTION
CORP./TOWN CENTER REVITALIZATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #01-320 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION it01-320
the Council for action. UEZ REQUEST FUNDING
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Santoro and Rios a motion was MOTION TO AMEND
made to amend Resolution #01-320 to include the 75% Grant and
25% Business Funds split with concurrence of the UEZ Board. Upon
individual roll call vote Councilmembers Rios and Santoro voted in
the affirmative. Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda voted no.
Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman voted to abstain. The Mayor
broke the tie voting no.
RESOLUTION #01-320
"AUTHORIZING CARTERET URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE
BOARD TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR SHOPRITE PLAZA"
was not adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Rios NOT ADOPTED
and Santoro voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Quinones and
Sohayda voted no. Councilmembers Fazekas and Reiman voted to
abstain. The Mayor broke the tie-voting no.
Councilmember Reiman said he wanted the audience to be aware that DISCUSSION
the Mayor is threatening to file an Ethics Charge (inaudible). He said
(inaudible) aborting this project.
Mayor Failace and Councilmember Reiman began to shout
(inaudible).
-- Mayor Failace asked Borough Attorney Bergen to tell the audience
whether or not he said that.
Borough Attorney Bergen said that is not what he said.
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ISCUSSION Mayor Failace said before Resolution #01-321 was voted on he would
2ONTINUED) like to make a statement. He said the Council has made a decision to
look into other avenues of administering our COAH money. He said
he sent a letter to COAH to ask their advice. The Mayor proceeded to
read the letter to COAH and the response letter from COAH.
Mayor Failace and Councilmember Santoro argued back and forth.
ESOLUTION #O1-321 RESOLUTION #01-321 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
GREEMENT WITH the Council for action.
OUSING SERVICES INC.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-321
"AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH HOUSING SERVICES,
INC. TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH
THE BOROUGH'S SCATTERED SITE HOUSING
REHABILITATION PROGRAM"
ABLED was tabled. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Reiman,
Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Fazekas and Quinones voted no.
.ESOLUTION #01-322 RESOLUTION #01-322 was introduced by the Mayor and was
EZ REQUEST FUNDING referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Santoro
RESOLUTION #01-322
"AUTHORIZING CARTERET URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE
BOARD TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR SHOPRITE PLAZA"
~DOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Reiman,
Rios and Santoro voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Quinones
and Sohayda voted no. Councilmember Fazekas abstained.
~PPLICATIONS The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from the
Carteret High School Band Parents to Amend their raffle license
#1640 by adding dates. Upon MMS&C, By Councilmembers Rios
and Reiman and unanimous affirmative vote of the six (6) members
present it was to be approved.
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COMMUNICATIONS:
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY
City of South Amboy - Resolution supporting Middlesex County
referendum on Open Space.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Reiman and unanimous
affirmative vote of the six (6) Councilmembers present all
Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios 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 Fazekas, Quinones,
Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following report: REPORTS DEPARTMENT
1. Clerk's Office - September 2001
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Quinones and
unanimous affirmative vote of the six (6) Councilmembers present, all
reports were ordered to be received and place on file.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Quinones said STANDING COMMITTEES
we have a Handicap Ramp (inaudible) approved by the Health
Department. She said according to the Engineer (inaudible) within the
next couple of weeks. She said in regard to the Firehouse
improvements the funds were approved at the last Council Meeting.
She said there will be a preconstruction meeting on the 16th of this
month. Ms. Quinones said Jason, Arnold and Red have done a great
job in maintaining the buildings and have done a number of things
above and beyond due to her request. She said she would also like to
address a Directive that was given out by one of her Colleagues that
was not put in writing. She said it was a verbal Directive regarding
two Community Centers. She said it is my understanding that the
Council may be moving in the direction to close the Community
Centers (inaudible) private organizations. Ms. Quinones said at this
point she and the Mayor have totally expressed their support that this
does not happen. She said until the Council takes formal action the
Community should know the Centers remain open.
Councilmember Rios said he was the Councilmember that questioned
why the Community Centers were being used for impersonal private
use. He said the reason he brought it to the attention of the Business
Administrator was to question who had approved the use of the
Community Center for private use. He said he is not referring to
private organizations. He said at an Agenda Meeting a few months
ago, the Borough Attorney advised them that this is not a good
practice to continue because it puts them in jeopardy with the
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'ANDING COMMITTEES Insurance Carrier. He said with this in mind he spoke to the Business
:ONTINUED) Administrator Nick Goldsack and told him that this should stop
immediately because this was discussed at an Agenda Meeting and no
one had an issue with it.
Councilmember Quinones said she thinks she did have an issue with it
then. She said keep in mind that we have liability with regard to
everything that happens in the Borough. She said we might as well not
have a Community Center if we are going to worry (inaudible).
Business Administrator Nick Goldsack said on the advice of the
Borough Attorney, he called the Insurance Carrier. He said the
Insurance Carrier informed him that private parties would be covered
under the general liability with the exception of certain equipment that
would be brought in (i.e. DJ equipment).
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Reiman
said they are moving ahead with the Waterfront Park improvements.
He said they have awarded the bid on the Washington Avenue
Streetscape improvements and (inaudible). He said they are also
discussing the possibility of acquiring additional property for the
Waterfront Project. Mr. Reiman said the Historical Committee had
their first meeting this Tuesday and Dan Croson was elected the
President. He said he met with Borough Treasurer Pat DeBlasio to
discuss the one percent Open Space Tax. He said at the Agenda
Meeting last week he and Councilmember Santoro suggested naming a
piece of property off of Carteret Avenue "Policemen Memorial Park"
and this past week we spoke with the Engineer in regard to moving
ahead with that.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Rios said he would like to thank the
Firemen for their Volunteer efforts in going to New York. He said he
would also like to thank all the people who gave at the Fire
Department Blood Drive. He said part of that went to the father of
Firefighter Tom Reynolds, and some of it went to the World Trade
Center victims. Mr. Rios said this past week the Firefighters visited all
the Borough Schools with the St. Bamabus Safety Trailer. He said he
would like to invite everyone to the Annual Open House on Saturday
October 13, 2001. Councilmember Rios thanked Kinder Morgan for
donating the defibrillator for the new Fire Truck. He said the Mayor
and Council went on a tour of Kinder Morgan last week. He said on
September 24, 2001 there was a truck spill on Blair Road on the border
of Carteret and Avenel. He said we are in the process of submitting
bills for services rendered and we will be reimbursed. He said he
would like everyone to be aware that our EMS/First Aid Services are
suffering from a manpower issue. He said there has been discussion
about possibly hiring full time people to work for us in this area so we
can have constant coverage. Mr. Rios said this is a critical issue that
we need to address. He said he received a copy of a letter that was
sent to the Mayor in regard to raising money as a community for the
World Trade Center victims. Mr. Rios said he would like to add
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something that really pertains to Parks & Recreation. He said we are STANDING COMMITTEES
in the need of a Bucket Truck or Cherry Picker to cut down the trees. (CONTINUED)
He said we have sent letters out to Verizon, Comcast and Public
Service to see if they could help us out in anyway.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Fazekas said on
October 17, 2001 there will be a Parks & Recreation meeting at
Borough Hall. He said the Halloween Parade will be on October 27,
2001 and the SoapBox Derby will be held on November 3, 2001. He
reported progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Santoro spoke about reimbursement
for accidents when they occur on the County or Industrial Road. She
said she checked with the Chief when the truck overturned (inaudible)
they did file for reimbursement for overtime. She said five (5) Police
Officers responded to the World Trade Center tragedy as volunteers.
She said last week the PBA sent men to New York to help with
refreshments and food. Ms. Santoro said in regard to the Policemen's
Memorial Park, we did have two (2) Police Officers that were killed in
the line of duty years ago. She said the Memorial will be on the comer
of Harrison and Carteret Avenue. Ms. Santoro said in the aftermath of
September 11, 2001, we should remember our emergency personnel.
She reported progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sohayda said on October
15, 2001 at the Community Center, Assemblyman Wisniewski will be
holding an informative meeting for the Borough residences. He said
the topic for discussion will be "Identity Fraud". He said the Borough
Garage has been keeping up with the maintenance of our vehicles and
our fleet. Mr. Sohayda said Streets and Roads have been moving
ahead with their paving projects and they have found some unexpected
problems but nothing major in terms of dollars. He said they had some
lighting surveys done in a couple of streets in the Hill Section and if
anyone feels that their streets are not lit properly, contact the Streets
and Roads Department. He said the Recycling Department is now
distributing the leaf bags. Councilmember Sohayda said the Sewer
Department is keeping up with their normal (inaudible) conditions, the
new truck is helping a lot. He said if anyone sees any pot holes please
call them in. He said the garbage was picked up late due to one of the
regular drivers being on vacation. He reported progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Fazekas reported
progress.
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IOCLAMATION:
tRISTOPHER COLUMBUS Mayor Failace read the following proclamation:
%Y
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY
WHEREAS, there are many residents of the Borough of Carteret who
are of Italian American heritage; and
WHEREAS, these residents devote their efforts toward implanting the
example of the courage and progressive ideals of Christopher
Columbus in the hearts and minds of all our people; and
WHEREAS, we must individually dedicate ourselves to these
principals as the major bulwark against totalitarianism; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I JAMES A. FAILACE, MAYOR OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, in the County of Middlesex, State of
New Jersey do hereby proclaim
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2001
as
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY
In the Borough of Carteret and request that all nationalities of this
Borough stand allied with the Italian Citizenry in helping them observe --
this Patriotic Day of their Compatriot, Christopher Columbus, whose
name shall be honored at the Flag Raising Ceremony conducted at the
Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, on Monday, October 8, 2001,
at 10:00 A.M.
FURTHER, I, JAMES A. FAILACE, MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET, do hereby proclaim
MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2001
be designated as
ITALIAN-AMERICAN DAY
in the Borough of Carteret and hereby order the Flag of Italy be
displayed at the Municipal Building this day in honor of all Italian-
Americans who fought and died to save the freedoms of the United
States of America.
'ROCLAMATION: Mayor Failace read the following proclamation:
DETER J. SICA DAY
DECLARiNG OCTOBER 6, 2001 AS PETER J. SICA DAY iN THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
WHEREAS, October 6, 2001 marks the Second Anniversary of the
tragic and untimely death of Former Mayor Peter J. Sica; and
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WHEREAS, Peter J. Sica, fondly known as "Pete" to all who came to PROCLAMATION
know him, dominated the Carteret Political landscape for twenty (20) (CONTINUED)
years, through his deep commitment to the community and his
flamboyant nature; and
WHEREAS, Peter J. Sica was renowned for his generosity to those in
need and his willingness to help anyone who asked; and
WHEREAS, Peter J. Sica contributed greatly to the Borough of
Carteret and is deserving of kind thoughts and prayers from the entire
Carteret Community on this sad occasion.
NOW, THEREFORE, I JAMES A. FAILACE, MAYOR OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET do hereby proclaim
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2001
PETER J. SICA DAY
in the Borough of Carteret and direct that all flags on Borough
Buildings be displayed at half staff on that day in honor of Peter J.
Sica.
Mayor Failace said he hopes the Council will move forward with the
HSI. He said he wants to clarify something. He said in regard to
Councilman Reiman's outburst, his only reason for mentioning it to
the Attorney was for the Attorney to speak to Mr. Reiman. The Mayor
said he has no intentions on doing anything.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Sohayda and OPEN TO PUBLIC
unanimous affirmative vote of the six (6) Councilmembers present, the
meeting was opened to the public for discussion.
Jim Mancuso addressed Councilmember Santoro. DISCUSSION
Councilmember Santoro asked if this was about the antenna and the
equipment.
Mr. Mancuso said yes.
Councilmember Santoro said we are in the process now (inaudible)
cost us five thousand dollars ($5,000) to do the transferring of the
materials over to the antenna and they would match it fifteen (15) to
twenty five (25). She said we are in the process of doing that.
Mr. Mancuso said he was reading the paper today about all the
precautions they want to take regarding the trucks. He said but there
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ISCIJSSION are people trespassing by the trains. He said that is a disaster waiting
CONTINUED ) to happen.
Council instructed the Borough Attorney to draft a letter.
Shawn Seymore from 68 Edwin Street said on September 27, 2001 the
Mayor and Council were invited to a fund raiser for Headstart. She
said she wanted to know why none of the Councilmembers showed up.
Councilmember Rios said he made the reservation to go, however that
morning he had a problem at work. He said he called the next day and
apologized.
Ms. Seymore said the Mayor was the only one that showed up. She
said there were people that came from New York to fund raise for our
town and there were no Councilmembers there.
Councilmember Santoro said her cousin's son was killed in the World
Trade Center. She said (inaudible) in the meantime she lost another
cousin and she was at Synowiecki Funeral Home that evening.
Ms. Seymore said she was sorry to hear that, but a phone call would
have helped.
Councilmember Reiman said he reached out several times to Mr.
Harold Thomas who he holds in the highest regards and respect. He
said (inaudible) great things. He said he and the Business
Administrator originally suggested that particular piece of property.
He said when this was scheduled no one was notified until after the
date was set and then we got a follow up letter. He said the letter was
very sarcastic which he deemed as an attack on the Council for not
responding in time.
Ms. Seymore said it is not about the Council or the Mayor, it is about
Carteret and Lower Roosevelt Avenue. She said they did not even
have the respect to make a phone call or show up at the event that was
for the town.
Everyone was talking at once (inaudible).
John Sudia said the Firehouse was built with Federal Community
Development Funds. He said the Firehouse was built for two reasons,
first, to have the second floor for the use of the Firemen when they
needed to rest. He said second, the first floor was to be used by
Community Organizations. He said at that time it was determined that
if an individual wanted it for a birthday party they would have to put
down a minimal deposit for utilities and clean up. He said he is a little
disappointed in the discussion about the Shop-Rite Plaza. He said he
has been in this town for over fifty (50) years and he has seen what the
Sitar family has done for this Community. He said in regard to the
twenty five percent (25%) contribution, he thinks they contributed a
lot more than that. He said if it was voluntary, then there would be no
reason not to adopt a Resolution as (inaudible) to be written. He said
he is sure that Mr. Sitar and the Sitar family would either donate a
defibrillator, Police vests, fire equipment (inaudible).
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Daphne Miles said she wanted to clear up one thing. She said if DISCUSSION
someone is a tenant of the Housing Authority and wanted to book the ( CONT I NUED
hall for a fundraiser, they do not need the Housing Authority's
permission. She said they can not say that the Housing Authority is
having the fundraiser, but they can use the Community Center. Ms.
Miles said what happens quite often is that the tenants want something
for the children of the Housing Authority, and if there is not enough
money in the Housing Authority Fund the tenants will raise their own
money.
Councilmember Reiman thanked Ms. Miles for clarifying the situation.
He said if it was for the kids he certainly supports that.
Mary Fontaine addressed Councilmember Reiman. She said half of
the time she never knows when there will be a Redevelopment
Meeting. She said when they have the meetings, they are very short.
Ms. Fontaine said they are not posted on the marquee and there is no
paperwork sent out.
Councilmember Reiman said just like the Council Meetings they are
advertised in the paper.
Mary Fontaine said the people of Lower Roosevelt Avenue want to
know what is going on and thye want to get involved. She said not
everyone reads the advertisement in the paper.
At approximately 9:15 P.M. Councilmember Jack Fazekas was noted FAZEKAS NOTED ABSENT
absent.
Chairperson of Carteret Recreation Beverly Hedesh said last week DISCUSSION
there was a Recreation Meeting and we decided to hold a dance for the (CONTINUED)
World Trade Center victims. She asked if there was a defibrillator
donated to the Library (inaudible).
Mayor Failace said yes there was. He said he does not know where it
is, but there was one donated.
Ms. Hedesh said no one seems to know anything about it.
Mayor Failace instructed Business Administrator Nick Goldsack to
check on it.
Brian O'Connor from the Fire Department said he was under the
impression that there would be one donated but he is not sure.
Beverly Hedesh asked if anyone knows what her telephone number is
in the office. She said she has been there for over a year and all of her
calls are being blocked.
Mayor Failace said he is aware of the problem and he will see what
they can do.
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ISCUSSION A1 Such said (inaudible) circulation of traffic. He said on the
CONTINUED) Carteret/Woodbridge border we have a dead end, and there is no
reason why (inaudible). He said (inaudible) Industrial Road to Port
Reading Road, and the money will probably come from the County.
He said Carteret is a corridor. Mr. Such said we have a power line that
goes through Carteret. He said there are also pipelines that go through
Carteret. Mr. Such went on to express his concerns about different
issues including the Turnpike.
Patricia Rodriguez said she wanted to thank the Business
Administrator Nick Goldsack. She said thanks to him, her driveway is
paved and her stones are back. She said she would also like to thank
Captain Hojecki and the entire Carteret Police Department. She said
the man that car jacked her son was convicted but has since jumped
bail. She said there is a warrant out and the Officers have been
stopping by the house. Ms. Roddguez said in regard to Industrial
Road she does agree that it needs to be continued. She said she is
aware of three (3) young women that have breast cancer in the
Parkview Area and she thinks this is something that should be
investigated.
Rose Alice Capp said she can not go up the handicapped ramp. She
said she walked around that side of the building and told one of the
Officers she could not get in anywhere else. She said the Officer told
her to go around to the other entrance. Ms. Capp said if Nick Goldsack
was not there she would not have gotten into the building.
Tom Lang thanked Councilmember Sohayda for following up on the
accidents. Mr. Lang suggested that a quarterly report be done. He said
in regard to the Carteret Redevelopment Committee, the next meeting
will be the first Wednesday in November. He said they have only had
about six (6) meetings and he feels the people that are involved are
doing a good job. Mr. Lang spoke about the sprinkler heads and asked
Councilmember Quinones to look into it.
RESOLUTION ~t01-323 RESOLUTION //01-323 was introduced by the Mayor and was
CLOSED SESSION referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-323
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
CLOSED SESSION At approximately 9:40 P.M. a closed session was held.
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At approximately 10:15 P.M. upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers OPEN TO PUBLIC
Reiman and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED
Councilmembers Reiman and Sohayda and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was
adjourned at approximately 10:16 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Municipal Clerk
KMB/par
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