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An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of March 16, 2000, was held
on March 9, 2000, 7:00 P.M., Municipal CourtJPolice Facility, 230
Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The following were noted present:
Mayor James A. Failace
Council member James O'Brien
Jack Fazekas
Remy Quinones
Janet Santoro
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Also noted present was Borough Administrator Nick Goldsack.
Noted absent were Councilmembers Crilley and Sohayda.
Statement of Meeting Notice: mailed to The Home News Tribune, The
Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on March 3, 2000.
To Address Governing Body: a) Borough Engineer
b) Anthony Neibert
c) Daphne Miles
d) James McGovern, Esq.
a) Borough Engineer Al Beninato- MUNICIPAL PROJECTS -
Killam has obtained a Grant from the NJ Economic Development
Authority under the NJDEP Brownfield funding program for the
Waterfront Park Project Site. Engineering has completed the
Preliminary Assessment phase of the work and the report was
forwarded, reviewed and accepted by the NJDEP. During the
completion of the work it was identified that the scope of work
under the next phase, the Site Investigation would increase. There
was a request from the NJDEP for an increase in the approved
Grant allotment. The Borough received notice that the increase of
$29,427.00 was approved by the State.
The NJEDA indicated that the Borough should complete the Grant
closure documents that include the original approved amount of
$65,469.00 rather then wait up to eight (8) months while the Grant
amount is revised to reflect the increase of $94,896.00. Once the
Grant documents are closed the NJEDA will increase the amount.
1.
To complete the Grant closure documents several Borough
Resolutions are required. The first Resolution should authorize the
Mayor to execute the Grant closure documents and the Borough to
accept the Grant monies. The second Resolution should authorize
Killam to proceed with the Site Investigation phase for the NJDEP
approved lump amount of $84,400.00. This is the revised Grant
amount of $94,896.00 less the amount previously authorized for
the PA phase ($5,025.00), less payments due to the NJDEP
($4,471.00) and the NJEDA ($1,000.00).
MARCH 9, 2000
AGENDA
MEETI NG
ROLL
CALL
NOTED
ABSENT
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
TO ADDRESS
GOVERNING
BODY
BOROUGH
ENGINEER
MARCH 9, 2000
(CONTINUED)
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOV AL
CONTRACT #00-1-
Killam is near completion of the design phase for Contract #00-1
and the completion of the contract bid documents should be within
the next one (I) to two (2) weeks. Killam requested, with the
Borough's approval, authorization to advertise and bid Contract
#00-1.
BOROUGH
ENGINEER
TOWN CENTER PROJECT- CONTRACT #99-21-
Killam is nearing the completion of the design phase for the Town
Center Project. The project should be completed within the next
two-(2) weeks. Killam requested authorization to advertise and bid
Contract #99-21.
POLICE STATION COMPUTER ROOM VENTILATION, NEW
GAS FIRED BOILER & SPORTS RECREATION CENTER HOT
WATER HEATER -
Quotations were solicited from several contractors, there was no
response. One (I) local contractor was interested in providing a
quotation. Quotes from AERCO Heating & Cooling will be
presented to the Borough for consideration.
BOROUGH HALL RENOV A TION PROJECT -
A meeting with three architectural firms were held on February
25th to discuss Borough Hall renovations. The proposal will
include professional and construction cost for three (3)
alternatives: 1) renovate existing structure 2) renovate and expand
the existing structure to house more or all of the Borough's
Departments and 3) demolish and construct a new Borough Hall
and meeting the space requirements. Final proposals are due March
24, 2000. Each firm will provide a presentation at a Council
Meeting, which will include discussion on the alternatives.
BOROUGH HALL MICROBIAL TESTING -
Killam has obtained a quotation from Tiffany-Bader
Environmental for re-sampling the air quality on the first floor of
Borough Hall. The first floor is currently sealed and under negative
air pressure with rental air filters. The Borough has stated that
they would like to gut the first floor if the microbial readings are
acceptable, in preparation for the renovation project. Killam
recommends that the Borough authorize TBE to perform the
sampling in the amount of $3,660.00.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT -
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT VIOLATION -
Several Borough facilities have been inspected by the Middlesex
County Health Department for air pollution. The Borough has been
cited for non-permitted air pollution source at the Police
Department and the FireHouse. They need to renew air permits at
the Roosevelt Avenue Pump Station and the Public Works Garage.
Killam will prepare permit forms and renewal forms for execution
by the Borough. A memo will be prepared and forwarded to the
Borough early next week. It includes a list of permit fees that are
required. The Borough must comply with the County's requests by
March 31, 2000.
2.
SEWER FACILITIES: -
Cooke Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation and Pershing Avenue Area
Sewer Separation - Contract #00-2
Killam is near completion of the design phase for the above
projects and anticipate completion of the contract document within
the next one (1) to two (2) weeks. They are requesting
authorization to advertise and bid on Contract #00-2.
#81 BERNARD STREET - SEWER LATERAL-
The owner residing at 81 Bernard Street has contacted the Borough
on several occasions regarding a backup in the sanitary sewer that
serves his property. The owner contacted Roto- Rooter to clean and
televise the lateral. The investigation performed by Roto-Rooter
was damaged at a location near the curb line prior to the
connection to the Borough sanitary sewer within Bernard Street.
The Borough hired National Water Main Company and televised
the sewer main along Bernard Street. No damage was done to the
main sewer line.
It is the Borough's policy that the property owner is responsible for
their respective sewer lateral from dwelling to the connection with
the Borough sanitary sewer. Upon review of the Borough's files
this property was disconnected from the storm sewer and
connected to the sanitary sewer under the Borough's sewer
separation contract #1. The sewer lateral was connected to the
sewer under a Borough Contract an exception to the Borough's
policy may be in order since the lateral was altered.
At approximately 7:10 P.M. Councilmembers Crilley and Sohayda
were noted present.
At approximately 7:22 P.M. Councilmember Fazekas was noted
absent.
Councilmember Santoro asked how come the out of pocket expenses
are not in the engineer's contract.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that he needed the (inaudible)
amount.
At approximately 7:25 P.M. Council member Fazekas was noted
present.
3.
b) CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL - Tony Neibert asked to change the
fees for the Home Improvement Contractors and add some that they
never had. The Horne Improvement Contract is $50.00 for a year. We
would like it changed to $150.00 for two (2) years. He also said he
would like to change the fees for searching of files, copying and lapsed
permits for an additional year.
Councilmember Crilley asked if they could pro-rated the fees
MARCH 9, 2000
BOROUGH ENGINEER
(CONTINUED)
COUNCILMEMBERS
CRILLEY & SOHAYDA
NOTED PRESENT
COUNCILMEMBER FAZEKAS
NOTED ABSENT
TRANSCRIBER NOTES:
DUE TO NO QDIO TAPE
THE FOLLOWING WAS
TRANSCRIBED SOLELY
FROM MUNICIPAL CLERK'S
NOTES
COUNCILMEMBER FAZEKAS
NOTED PRESENT
CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL
TONY NEIBERT
MARCH 9, 2000
DISCUSSION
(CONTINUED)
COUNCILMEMBER
FAZEKAS - NOTED
ABSENT
COUNCILMEMBER
FAZEKAS - NOTED
PRESENT
CONSTRUCTI ON
OFFICIAL
COUNCILMEMBER
FAZEKAS - NOTED
ABSENT
DAPHNE MILES
MINUES FOR APPROVAL
PROCLAMATION
ORDINANCE
RESOLUTI ON
APPLI CA TI ONS
COMMUN I CA TI ONS
Councilmembcr O'Brien stated that the construction official would
like to hire a part time worker from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
At approximately 7:50 P.M. Councilmember Fazekas was noted
absent.
At approximately 7:52 P.M. Councilmember Fazekas was noted
present.
Construction Official Tony Neibert spoke about the Senior Permit
Clerk Title.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent at approximately 7:55 P.M.
c.) Daphne Miles presented a petition to the Mayor and Council.
In reference to racial comment made by Sgt. Zubenko.
Minutes for approval: February 3, 2000.
Proclamation: Census 2000 Awareness Week.
ORDINANCES:
1) #00-5 Ordinance, Appropriating $80,000.00 Re: Removal and
Replacement of Underground Storage Tanks.
2) #00-6 Capita] Improvement, Appropriating $10,000.00, Re: Tax
Map Maintenance and Digital Tax Maps.
RESOLUTIONS:
]) Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses.
2) Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses
3) Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fee Overpayment.
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) Professional Services - EKA Associates, not to exceed $5000.00,
Re: Tax Map Maintenance.
8) Professional Services - EKA Associates, not to exceed $5000.00,
Re:Digital Tax Maps.
APPLICATIONS:
1) Saint Elias - Amend BL #1560, Re: Adding Dates.
COMMUNICATIONS:
4.
1) MC Board of Chosen Freeholders - Public Hearing, 3/23/00, Re:
Plan Amendment
To the County's Solid Waste Management Plan - Falgi Carting
Inc., Middlesex Borough.
2) Township of Monroe - Resolution seeking an amendment to the
Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act.
REPORTS:
I) Inspection of Buildings - February 2000.
2) Sewage Collection - February 2000.
3) Welfare - September to December 1999.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION:
1) Nicholas Goldsack - Capital Improvement Fund Ordinance
$50,000.00
2) OEM Municipal Coordinator, Term to Expire 3/24/00.
3) Allied Risk Services, Inc. - Settlement - Borough Attorney Craig
Coughlin
will handle.
4) Senior Permit Clerk/Typing - Ordinance establishing position and
salary.
BUSINESS TO BE ADDED:
Councilmember Santoro stated that the Board of Health wants to meet
with the Mayor in reference to the budget.
Mayor Failace asked if there was a different owner in the house across
the street from Columbus School.
Councilmember Santoro asked if the Mayor was referring to the
Luxury Apartments.
Mayor Failace replied no. There was a fire at the High School and the
security camera caught the person.
Can we coordinate the move to the Senior Center? The Mayor said he
would talk to the group separately.
Councilmember Sohayda stated that he looked at the house on Edwin
Street. He asked if they should cut the trees and tax the property.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that there should be a title
search at 66 Edwin Street.
Councilmember Remy Quinones stated that Lieutenant Talalai could
get a German Shepherd. We would have to pay for the additional K-9
officer duties. She said she would like to hire special officers to do the
job.
5.
Councilmember O'Brien asked if we received the money that they
asked for from Tropical Storm Floyd.
Borough Administrator Nick Goldsack replied no, we never got that
close.
MARCH 9, 2000
REPORTS
MATTERS FOR
DISCUSSION
BUSINESS TO BE
ADDED
BOARD OF HEALTH
HIGH SCHOOL - FIRE
SENIOR CENTER
EDWIN STREET
K-9 PAY
TROPICAL STORM
FLOYD
MARCH 9, 2000
ROOF - OEM
STOP SIGN -
BOROUGH HALL
FIRST AID
109 RANDOLPH ST.
INSURANCE
JANITOR
Councilmember O'Brien asked if the roof was mended at the Office of
Emergency Management. Also he would like the stop sign at the
triangle by Borough Hall changed to a yield sign or the stop sign
moved to a different location.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that they would have to do a
study.
Councilmember Crilley stated that at the last First Aid meeting there
was a complaint. He said he met with the Captain of the First Aid
Squad and spoke about the timelines of calls.
Mayor Failace stated that Chris Elg will put the proposal together for
first responder.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin stated that the prospective buyer for
109 Randolph Street fell through.
Borough Administrator Nick Goldsack stated that the Mayor and
Council received letters from Gartland & Company in reference to
Hospitalization, Dental and Workman's Compensation. The Borough
Administrator continued to speak about coverage.
Mayor Failace stated that he thought we needed to bring in a part-time
janitor/security person from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Library.
Councilmember Santoro stated that the day of the Library opening she
watched children running wild. For security reasons alone and the fear
of all the nooks and crannies in that area (inaudible).
Mayor Failace stated that he agreed, so what he wants them to do is
I oc k that door.
Councilmember Santoro stated that they should hire a new janitor.
Mayor Failace stated that he did not want to hire a full time person. As
soon as the Council agrees we will hire someone.
Council member Santoro asked the Borough Administrator what he
thought.
Borough Administrator Nick Goldsack replied that he agreed that we
need someone there.
Mayor Failace stated that he wants someone there to just be there and
maybe do some cleaning up.
6.
Council member Crilley stated that they have part time janitors
working there now.
Councilmember Santoro replied that they work in the morning. There
is a woman who cleans up.
Council member Crilley asked if there were people who clean up the
community center at the firehouse. Won't they come over to the
Li brary?
Councilmember Santoro replied that there is an elderly gentleman who
works part time. Who is going to do the Office of the Aging, the
Recreation Department?
Mayor Failace stated that he thinks it is a good idea but it's up to the
Council.
Council member Santoro asked the Borough Administrator if they can
look into the hours and what's best because we do have a few needs.
We need the best job description would be for the person.
Mayor Failace stated that he was thinking from 5: P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
There is someone around during the day so it's not such a big deal.
The kids are there from 5:00 P.M. to around 9:00 P.M. so it's a good
idea to have someone there.
Councilmember Santoro stated that the Borough Administrator should
put something together for us. She said she has been speaking to the
Senior Building Maintenance Janitor Jason Abello.
Councilmember Crilley asked if this person would be under Jason. He
said that his concern is supervision. It's just another part-time job.
Councilmember Santoro stated that the building will be used at night.
Mayor Failace stated that if we need to expand the hours we'll do just
that.
Council member Santoro stated that she will go for it.
RESOLUTION #00-87 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Crilley and Sohayda
RESOLUTION #00-87
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
MARCH 9, 2000
DISCUSSION
(CONTINUED)
RESOLUTION #00-87
CLOSED SESSION
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Crilley, ADOPTED
O'Brien, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
At approximately 8:35 P.M. a Closed Session was held.
7.
At approximately 9:40 P.M. upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Quinones and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the five- (5)
membership present, this meeting was opened to the public.
OPEN TO THE
PUBU C
MARCH 9, 2000
ADJOURNED
At approximately 9:45 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Quinones and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the four- (4)
members present, this meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
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KATHLEENM. BARNEY, RMCIÇ~
Municipal Clerk
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