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An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, March 2, 2000, was held on
February 24, 2000, 7:00 P.M., Municipal CourtJPolice Facility, 230
Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The following were noted present:
Mayor James A. Failace
Councilmember Crilley
" Fazekas
" O'Brien
" Quinones
" Sohayda
Also noted present were Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin and
Borough Administrator Nicholas Goldsack.
Noted absent was Councilmember Santoro.
Mailed to the Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the
bulletin board on February 16, 2000.
Minutes for approval- February 3, 2000
a) Borough Engineer - Albert Beninato - LIBRARY/SENIOR
COMMUNITY CENTER- Engineering Office will be conducting a
second list inspection for the Library Project site on Friday, February
25, 2000 and a revised list will be provided to the Borough on Monday
during the next scheduled meeting.
APPLICATIONS FOR RESTRICTED PARKING -HANDICAPPED
PERSON- Engineering has reviewed three (3) applications for
restricted parking spaces. The restricted spaces on Chrome Avenue
and Stima Avenue may be warranted.
Councilmember Crilley stated that he seemed to want to have different
attitude about these applications. He said he didn't know what the
legalities were but in situations where granting the space, even if you
feel they are not warranted, doesn't cause a hardship to the
neighborhood why aren't we doing (inaudible).
Councilmember O'Brien asked if we overruled a decision a few times
last year.
1.
Borough Engineer Beninato replied that he was not making a decision
but the eligibility to make sure that they are in accordance with
(inaudible). The second thing we are looking at is adequate off street
parking. What could serve as adequate parking is a driveway, one car
or two that could serve as location for the handicapped parking. You
have to look at the congestion of the street. In a congested area there
is a lot of parking on the street and by granting a location on street
when there is adequate off street parking creates complications
(inaudible). We look at those factors and that is how we come up with
a recommendation.
Councilmember Crilley stated that what he would like done with
future recommendations is if you feel it isn't warranted and they have
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plenty of room in the driveway, he would also like to put a note saying
that if you do give it, it will not cause congestion in the street. Just so
that we know if we still wanted to approve it.
Borough Engineer Al Beninato replied that he was only trying to
present the conditions to the Council.
FIRE HOUSE ARCHITECTURAL / STRUCTURAL
EV ALUATION- at the last Council Meeting Kehrt Shatken Sharon
Architects (KSS) are scheduled to begin their evaluation of the
FireHouse. They will provide recommendations to remedy the
problem.
Councilmember Fazekas asked ifhe was looking at the steel would he
see it ftom the top. He said that he would wait for the report.
Borough Engineer Al Beninato stated that he asked the structural
architect with regards to his view on the condition of the firehouse and
ifthere is any problem. He felt that it needed immediate attention.
POLICE STATION COMPUTER ROOM VENTILATION &
RECREATION CENTER - HOT WATER HEATER- additional
quotations have been solicited to furnish and install new ductless
ventilation system for computer room and work required to replace the
gas hot water heater in the ceiling of the bathroom. The results will be
presented to the Borough Engineer for consideration.
Councilmember Crilley asked if they were always going to include the
(inaudible) building with that or are we just going to hold out with that
other thing.
Mayor Failace replied that we can hold off on that because we can get
that done for free.
Councilmember Crilley asked why couldn't we just have them give us
the poles if it's not costing us anything.
Mayor Failace replied that they should then get on with it.
Councilmember Crilley asked that when we entertain thoughts ftom
these architects, as far as new construction or are we looking at it as a
renovation project.
Mayor Failace replied that the route we would take is renovation.
Then, if we choose to look further we will.
Councilmember Santoro was noted present at approximately 7:12 P.M.
BOROUGH HALL RENOV ATION- meeting with three (3)
architectural firms has been scheduled for February 25 to discuss the
Borough Hall renovation.
2.
Councilmember Crilley stated that it was his understanding that the
purpose of the renovation is to bring back most, if not all of the
Borough offices into one (1) building.
Councilmember Santoro stated that they would probably need some
sort of planner to look at the entire town to find what the best plan
would be.
Councilmember Fazekas asked if the architect would take it into
consideration those (inaudible) that the state required. If we had
proposed that the departments and the personnel (inaudible) square
footage and see if we can stick that in the building structure. The final
storage has grown and if that was taken out of there and the architect
(inaudible). That will ftee up a lot of space.
Mayor Failace stated that he thought that was the key.
Councilmember Crilley asked why would we present the architect with
the full scope we are looking at and let them propose to us alternatives.
We should come up with a consensus of what the full scope is. He said
his idea would be a) we try to minimize spreading out the offices as
much as we can. b) He said that he thought it was the intention of the
Council to build a Council Room. If we limit our scope to bring these
three (3) outfits in for renovation or to rebuild.
Councilmember Santoro stated we need to work with one (1) architect.
Councilmember Crilley stated when push comes to shove he agrees
but let's get ideas to bring these three (3) in to make proposals to us.
Let's get ideas for the full spectrum of what we are looking at, either
new construction or renovation and expansion.
Councilmember Santoro addressed Councilmember O'Brien and asked
why this had never been thought of before.
Councilmember O'Brien replied that it is worth bringing everyone
back in there, at least the people that were in there before.
Councilmember Santoro asked what would be done with the other
building.
Councilmember O'Brien replied that they would probably sell off the
Annex.
Mayor Failace stated that they discussed that before and if it is there
we have to find another use for it.
Councilmember Santoro asked if they had plans for that or is there
anything we can give the architect.
Councilmember Crilley stated that Potter Architect was brought in and
at one point we held them back. What we told Potter was renovation
and expansion not rebuilding.
3.
Councilmember Failace stated that they were talking about expanding
over the parking lot.
Councilmember Santoro asked if somebody went over those plans.
Mayor Failace replied that there were no in-depth plans, but there was
discussion.
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Councilmember Santoro asked if a planner who could really take a
look at the whole town would better use that.
Mayor Failace replied that if we look at the whole town we have
Borough Hall.
Councilmember Santoro stated that we have the Board of Health and
Toth's Building.
Mayor Failace stated that he wanted to keep the Board of Health out of
this because we still have that proj ect ongoing.
Councilmember Santoro asked what will happen if that doesn't go
through.
Mayor Failace replied that they are right where they are and there is
$50,000.00 to renovate what they have if we need to do that. There is
no reason we need to move them anywhere.
Councilmember Santoro stated that you have people in the building
across the street that would have to be relocated.
Mayor Failace stated that those people were originally in that building
and the people in the Annex were originally in that building. He said
he doesn't see any other buildings or Borough Offices that need to be
moved.
Councilmember Santoro stated that they have been asking what kind
of direction the Mayor wanted to get an idea of the cost.
Councilmember Crilley replied that they don't need to take a direction
they need options. He said he didn't say we were going to do it his
way but what he is saying is to look at it and instead of limiting these
three (3) architects to renovation lets ask them their ideas and what
they think ftom what they see. Let's get all the options.
Councilmember Santoro stated that they should discuss what was said
before. Let's talk about those options that Councilmember Crilley
spoke about. The expansion, the possibilities of moving the offices
back in.
Councilmember Crilley stated that the way he sees it renovating the
existing building, renovating and expanding, with the property right
there and building a new Borough Hall.
Mayor Failace asked Councilmember Santoro if she was asking them
to say that we want to do this.
Councilmember Santoro stated that she is asking them if this is what
they want to do. Again, to get into more detail and tell him you would
like him to look at (inaudible).
4.
Borough Engineer Al Beninato stated that they should take a look at
the Annex and the uses at the Annex with the employees at the Annex,
in an employee town. Pending the uses of the facility and to determine
if it is feasible to still use the existing structure to house all the services
of the Borough. The third (3) option is to replace or maintain both the
Annex and Borough Hall.
Councilmember Santoro asked if anyone else would like to attend
(inaudible). When we allowed the last two- (2) projects
Councilmember Crilley replied that he would try to be there.
Councilmember Santoro stated that the meeting was at 1:00 P.M. at
Borough Hall
SEWER FACILITIES- Illegal Identification & Infiltration -Inflow
Reduction- the engineering office is processing with Phase IB of the
Program. Also they are nearing the completion of Phase ill, the
metering of the sanitary sewers. The report will be presented to the
Borough within the next several weeks.
ROAD PROJECTS- Middlesex Water Company year 2000
Improvement Project- meeting was held with representatives of the
Borough and Middlesex Water Company to discuss the water system
improvement which will take place later this year. The Borough
Administrator and Eric Betz discussed the project and the Borough's
concerns regarding the road restoration. The maintenance bond will
cover the Borough for this improvement. The Water Company will
notify all Borough Residents about the improvement project. Also,
they will have a telephone number available for residents who have
questions or complaints.
Mayor Failace asked the Borough Engineer if the Water Company was
going curb to curb after they do the digging.
Borough Engineer Al Benanito replied no (inaudible) on replacements
it will only be the trench width, which will be, three (3) feet wide.
Mayor Failace stated that it was always one of the problems they had
in the past. They do that and then it sinks and we have little gully's all
over Carteret.
Borough Engineer Al Beninato replied that what they will be doing is
going back to sweep material in the back fills. What we are putting in
place, which has not been done before, (inaudible).
Councilmember Crilley asked when they were going to start Hagaman
Street.
Borough Engineer Al Beninato replied that they discussed it at the last
meeting. (Inaudible) grant is available for that project though there are
(inaudible) some time in September.
5.
Councilmember Crilley asked once they do this Ordinance approving
the addition funding do we have to do another Ordinance to go out to
bid or is that all set and ready to go.
Mayor Failace stated that he wanted to know the amount of the
additional funding.
Borough Engineer Al Beninato stated in the past what the Borough has
done is to utilize the grant amount to the extent possible for
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construction and then appropriate funds for the inspection services,
testing services and design services.
Councilmember Crilley stated that the last two- (2) projects have gone
beyond what we need. When we allowed the last two- (2) projects on
Post Boulevard and Louis Street to go down the side street because we
had extra funding we usually had (inaudible) to do that.
Borough Engineer Al Beninato stated that we can scope a project that
way so that there is limited funds needed to go forward with the
project. The estimate that we submitted to DRT was $190,000.00 and
what was granted was $160,000.00.
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Minutes for approval February 3, 2000
ORDINANCES: Public Hearing-
ORDINANCE -
PUBLIC HEARING
1. #00-4 Amending Chapter 140 ofthe Code, Re: Graffiti
RESOLUTION -
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses.
2. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses.
3. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fee Overpayments.
4. Amendment to 2000 Temporary Budget.
5. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Distributors
Licenses.
6. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Devices Licenses.
7. Creating Handicapped Parking Spaces-19 Chrome Avenue & 30
Stima Avenue
COMMUNICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Woodbridge Township-Resolution outlining financial hardship
many municipalities could face by Bell Atlantic's decision to
accelerate the depreciation of its Business property.
2. City of Clifton- Resolution supporting placing a question of the
November Ballot to ascertain the sentiments of the public on
calling for a constitutional amendment to remove school taxes
ftom real property taxes.
REPORTS -
REPORTS:
1. Board of Health - January 2000
2. Clerk's Office - February 2000
3. Treasurer - January 2000
6.
MATTERS FOR
DISCUSSION
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Carteret First Aid - Requesting commendations for vanous
members and Rural Metro.
2. Local Assistance Board - Salary Increment for Director (will be
discussed in Closed Session).
3. Patrick DeBlasio-Bond Ordinance- $80,000.00, Re: Removal and
Replacement of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks.
Borough Administrator Nick Goldsack stated that it is a $76,000.00
grant plus the $4,000.00 match.
Mayor Failace stated that it is for the underground tank.
Borough Engineer stated that the grant just came out in September. It's
long awaited and (inaudible). We are awaiting the reply (inaudible). It
should be complete and everything should be done by September. The
wastewater treatment plant has no effect on any other activity within
the Borough.
Councilmember Santoro asked if we would have a grant for the Bond
Ordinance.
Mayor Failace replied that they already did. They received $76,000.00
and there is a $4,000.00 match to the grant.
Councilmember Santoro asked ifit was a loan.
Mayor Failace replied that it's not ftee, that is the only way they give
it.
Councilmember Santoro stated it is a loan and that is why we are
doing a Bond Ordinance.
Borough Administrator Nick Goldsack replied that IS one of the
requirements.
4. John Riggio- Sheriffs sale, 109 Randolph Street.
5. Brian O'Connor-a) Swearing in b) Certificate of Merit-FF of the
year c) Commendations-FF Reynolds and FF Kopin.
6. Lerch, Vinci and Higgins- Professional Services, not to exceed
$5000.00.Re: Various Accounting Services.
7. EKA Associates- Requesting the following professional service
Resolutions: a) Tax Map Maintenance - not to exceed $5,000.00.
b) Standard Construction Details - not to exceed
$3500.00.
c) Digital Tax Maps - not to exceed $5,000.00.
Councilmember Fazekas stated that he wanted to discuss number five-
(5) and Councilmember Quinones replied that it should be discussed in
Closed Session.
7.
Councilmember Fazekas stated that he spoke to the Borough Attorney
with regards to Comail where we are going to change the Ordinance
for sound control.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that they were going to
amend the noise Ordinance.
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Councilmember Fazekas stated that last Tuesday on Jackson Avenue
the Port Reading Fire Department was called and they had an engine
sitting there for eight (8) hours. The neighborhood was worried about
the diesel engines. He stated that he thinks that they can't shut them
off. When they sit there for eight (8) hours and they then start them up
sometimes sparks fly out. That could cause a fire so what happened
was some one thought there was a fire and they called the fire
department, they tried to get somebody ftom Comail and there was a
problem in the yard. They said they could not move the engines. Now,
there are other people that have experienced this and right there the
engine is sitting for eight (8) to ten (10) hours and the ground is
shaking. He said he could not believe the people waited and survived.
They couldn't move the engines back in the yard and they didn't even
move them away from the houses. He asked that in the Ordinance
beside noise can we include a fire hazard because one of the people
from the yard did come by and explained to the people that they
couldn't get the engines back in because of a problem in the yard.
They also stated that there could possibly be a fire ftom the ashes from
the engines. If there is a possibility of fire then they should not be
allowed (inaudible). Councilmember Fazekas asked if the Ordinance
can address this issue.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin replied that we have Ordinances,
which address potential fire hazards. One of the problems would be
sparks by debris and things like that. The Borough has attempted to
enforce those a few years ago. We sited the railroad for a violation and
when we went to appeal they took it off because of a lack of
jurisdiction. The County said that we did not have the authority to do
it. Can we do this, yes. The practical matter is that it is probably in
place already and even if we have them can we enforce them.
Councilmember Fazekas stated if we can change it for the noise but
they are not going to be able to enforce that either (inaudible).
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that they came to an
agreement.
Councilmember Janet Santoro asked the Borough Administrator if he
had what was ordered.
Mayor Failace asked Councilmember Santoro if she contacted Serenity
in reference to the lights.
Councilmember Santoro replied that she spoke to Tom and he is going
to look into it and let us know tomorrow. That was clearly on that
meeting. They were supposed to put temporary things up on the
(inaudible) and they are not there.
Mayor Failace stated that they were there last night and they were not
up yet.
8.
Councilmember Santoro stated that there was another person to
contact. He lives on Locust Street and he wanted to know about the
dirt that was dumped.
Mayor Failace stated that they used it but it's supposed to be covered
because we will use it again.
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Councilmember Santoro stated that she did not know why she was
contacted so she spoke to Councilmember Sohayda because she was
not sure about the road. She said she was going to speak to
Councilmember Crilley and maybe we can reach out to this gentleman.
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Mayor Failace stated that they did go to see him and he believed he
was spoken to. We are going to reuse that pile of dirt behind the
Library because it will save us thousands of dollars a year when we
finish the center.
Councilmember Crilley stated that it should be started in a month or
so.
Councilmember Sohayda stated that with the list of code 38-5, the
residency requirements, he would like to change this to read the way it
should be used or how it is going to be used. Weare not enforcing it
in total. Can we have a clarification on this by the Attorney?
Mayor Failace replied that we are enforcing it. We discussed this
awhile back with the last Council with out asking anyone to move
back in town but it certainly is enforced if you get ajob in town.
Councilmember Sohayda asked if everyone thought that was fair and
equitable.
Mayor Failace replied that he wasn't sure about everyone else but that
he thought it was fair.
Councilmember Sohayda stated that he would like to get it changed.
Mayor Failace asked what kind of change do you want. Some
employees don't live in town and some are exempt.
Councilmember Sohayda asked if they had a list of who was exempt.
Mayor Failace replied that it is in the Ordinance, the Code Book, State
Statute tells you that. It is the Engineer, the CFO. It is explanatory in
the Ordinance Book.
Councilmember Sohayda asked does everyone feel that this is the way
it should stay.
Councilmember Crilley asked Councilmember Sohayda what he was
suggesting.
Councilmember Sohayda replied that it says that all employees'
currently employed or future employees of the Borough shall be
residents of Carteret. He said that he did not think that was a real
strong statement for employees. He did not see J&J or Merck saying
that you have to live in Rahway.
9.
Mayor Failace replied that J&J and Merck are not municipalities and
he thought it was a little different situation.
Councilmember Quinones stated that he is saying that we shouldn't
require that our employees live in the Borough.
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Councilmember Santoro asked what other towns do.
Municipal Clerk Kathleen Barney replied that a lot of other towns
have residency requirements.
Councilmember Quinones stated that she thought the only ones who
were exempt were certain officers, police and fireman after a certain
time period.
Councilmember Crilley stated that he was of the opinion that we use
tax dollars to pay the employee's and he would like to keep that
money in Carteret.
Councilmember Quinones replied that she agreed with
Councilmember Crilley.
Councilmember Crilley stated that it is not a matter of convenience as
far as having them there on an emergency basis. He said he thinks that
if they earn their money here they should live here. He stated that
everyone should have to live in Carteret including the police, fireman
and officers.
Councilmember Quinones stated that she wanted to hire another police
officer. The proposal was originally for three- (3) Policemen. At this
point, especially with the situation with Mr. Hunderman, and him
being on disability and not know what the situation is, she would like
the Council to consider the hiring of one (1) officer. They can start
interviewing as soon as she is given authorization do that. She thinks it
is a fair compromise
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Councilmember Santoro asked what Director Elg had to say.
Councilmember Quinones replied that she spoke to Director Elg and
she told him she would at least try to ask the Council to consider one
(1) officer and he was certainly happy with that. He is still of the
opinion that he needs three (3) police officers and she didn't know if
they would agree with that so she thinks that one (1) would be a good
way to go.
Mayor Failace stated that until we have discussed and decided what
our final intention will be with the schedule he did not see why we are
bringing anyone on.
Councilmember Santoro stated that they needed to budget.
Councilmember Quinones stated that quite honestly adding one (1)
officer isn't going to effect whichever way the Council wants to go.
Mayor Failace stated that it is not the case of effecting the decision it's
a case of effecting $27,000.00 and $10,000.00 worth of benefits.
10.
Councilmember Quinones replied that she understood that but we're at
the point where we don't know what's happening with the one- (1)
officer. How long will he be out on disability and she would like to put
one (1) person there.
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Councilmember Crilley stated that any proposal that he has seen calls
for hiring one (1) more police officer. Given the situation of the
department and the personnel on disability and other personnel that she
be discussed in Closed Session, all the synopsis that he has see this far
as schedules we can do one (1) and be comfortable. We are not
overstaffing the department.
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Councilmember Quinones stated that her information is if we can get
the extra officer and whatever decision we make, what she would like
to see is two (2) police officers deployed to the Chrome section of
town twenty-four hours (24) a day, seven (7) days a week.
Mayor Failace asked if we hire that officer will he be the one (1) that
would work in the Chrome section oftown.
Councilmember Quinones replied that she will make this happen
somehow.
Mayor Failace stated that he would certainly agree with that if in fact
that does happen.
Councilmember Quinones replied that they all talk about wanting to
attract businesses in that area and how we want to clean the place up.
To do that we need to make an effort to make the area safe as possible
not only for the residents but businesses. She said that for herself it is a
top priority.
Mayor Failace stated if that one (1) police officer does that, fine.
Councilmember Quinones stated that she could at least make the
argument that with the additional officer. We do need to implement a
shift change and she thinks they will do it but she certainly wants to
move in that direction.
Councilmember Crilley stated that he spoke to Councilmember
Sohayda and Ted Surick because we are having a problem in the Parks
Department. Last year we put on a moratorium on tree cutting. That is
being done jointly between the two- (2) departments during the spring
and during the baseball season because of how busy we've been. He
said he spoke to Ted Surick about transferring a man or two (2) if he
has them available to the Parks for the spring season. The equipment
for Chrome Park needs installing; the basketball courts needs redoing
and we have equipment for Civic Center Park. You can see them by
the batting cages by Sullivan Field as well as (inaudible). He just
wants everybody to know that they are trying to do the best they can
and they are getting cooperation between the two- (2) departments.
Hopefully we can spare a man or two- (2). Ted Surick is going to help
us with the basketball court as well. It has come to his attention that
there is a new law similar to the ftee zone with the schools, for DWI'S.
He thinks we should ask the attorney to draft something.
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Mayor Failace said that he was given that the last time but we have not
put it on to review.
Councilmember Crilley asked if it was the same zone For Drug Free
Zones as well as (inaudible).
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Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that he understood that the
statute is for school zones. He said that he did not believe that the
Public Housing portion of the drug ftee areas would apply. The school
zone should be made and the engineer should still take a look at the
school zone maps.
Councilmember Crilley stated that he spoke to the Borough Attorney
earlier and he asked him what the letter ftom the environmental
protection meant.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin replied that it dates back to the, you
remember the first time we got the fine ftom the DEP, but we had a
limited amount of time in which to file for a hearing with regard to that
fine. They have finally have granted our hearing and of course we are
nine (9) or ten (10) months down the road. He said that he has not been
contacted by the Attorney General's office yet to set some sort of a
hearing date. He said he would recommend waiting until they call and
then we'll discuss it at that point. In the interim we are going to
continue the 1&1 stuff that we have been working on.
Councilmember O'Brien stated that they should remember one- (1)
thing that this is a pet peeve of his and he noticed one- (1) town in
North Jersey is looking into this. Up in West Patterson they are
looking at a cell phone ban. He said he spoke to Councilmember Nagel
up there and he had the attorney looking into it and he is going to let
him know when they get answers on this issue. If you have to make a
call, you make the call on the side of the road and don't talk while you
are driving.
Councilmember Quinones asked if it would be enforced through out
the town.
Mayor Failace asked Councilmember O'Brien to get the information.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that there was something we
were going to do in the first meeting of the year and we didn't do was
put on a Resolution recognizing Local 97 as the bargaining unit for the
dispatchers. We spoke about it and never put the Resolution on for
Bob Hedesh to pay him for representing (inaudible). He said he spoke
to Joe Jankowski who is Counsel to the Board of Education with
regard to the violation notice that the Board of Education received.
They have responded to the DEP and outlined why it was that they had
to go out to bid to have the work done and why weren't the two- (2)
bids acceptable. They are now out advertising ftom the beginning of
the week. They don't have anything in writing ftom the DEP but
telephonically they have indicated that they are comfortable with the
actions that the Board of Education has been taking.
Councilmember Santoro stated that she got a letter of response. She
told the Borough Attorney that she would make copy for him. When
they speak with them ftom now on they are only going to speak to AI.
Mayor Failace asked if they could have a copy of the letter.
12.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that he has copies of the
proposed agreement to provide the yard waste recycling service with
the County. He also received ftom the Housing Authority information
about Section 8. He said he thought it was appropriate that we provide
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(inaudible) notice before we take any action. He stated that he had
copies of the HUD report and a letter that he received ftom the
Carteret Housing Authority. Before we begin to talk about what they
were going to proceed to (inaudible) he would recommended that they
(inaudible). He said he wasn't able to do it for this meeting because 48
hours notice are needed.
DISCUSSION
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Councilmember Quinones stated that for the benefit of everyone
please explain what Rice Notice means.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin replied that a Rice Notice is
generally given to an employee for safety sake and it may proceed to a
hearing. What it says is that the interested party is entitled to be
present and represented by Counsel. It could be at a meeting where
something affecting their employment would be discussed. They don't
have the right to go into executive session for deliberations or things
like that but they have the right to be at a meeting. He said that he will
get the notice out. We don't have an Agenda Meeting and he was
wondering if the Council wanted him to provide the notice for that
meeting two (2) weeks ftom now or we can have a Special Meeting.
Councilmember Crilley asked what yard waste was.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin replied that it was recycling with
the County.
Councilmember Crilley asked if this was discussed already.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin replied that he just received the
information and he brought it with him.
Councilmember Crilley again asked what yard waste was.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin replied that it was grass clippings,
leaves and branches. He said that he made copies for everybody.
Mayor Failace stated that we should all read it and discuss it because
he didn't know if he was sure that was the way to go.
Councilmember Crilley stated that whether we go with Middlesex
County or not we should take grass clippings out of the regular
scavenger contract because we are paying a lot of tipping fees.
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Mayor Failace replied that he understood but he thought that they
should review this and then discuss it. He said he did not want to rush
into everything. The Mayor said that NJ Transit sends him a monthly
report and he feels it's a bunch of garbage. This month they had a
Black History Month contest. It was an essay and the grand
prizewinner was Andrew Decibus from the Carteret Middle School.
Let's call the family and give him an award. He then asked the
Municipal Clerk to give the family a call and see if they would give us
some copies of his essay.
Councilmember Crilley asked the Borough Administrator what the
results were of that meeting with Middlesex County in reference to the
recycling.
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DISCUSSION
(CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION 100-77
CLOSED SESSION
ADOPTED
OPENED TO THE
PUBLIC
ADJOURNED
Borough Administrator Nick Goldsack replied that they had to update
because they had numbers ftom 1997 regarding the number of
households. Sally Mesler is updating the numbers and what we are
going to do is give us the prices for the pick up of the recycling and
also give us prices on yard waste disposal. What we are going to do is
rework the numbers and see how they work out and he will make
(inaudible) for the Council.
RESOLUTION #00-77 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #00-77
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, O'Brien, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
At approximately 8:00 P.M. a Closed -ression was held.
At approximately 10:10 P.M. upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
O'Brien and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full
membership present, this meeting was opened to the public.
At approximately 10:11 P.M. upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
O'Brien and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full
membership present, this meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Municipal Clerk
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