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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2000/05/25 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret, preceding the Regular Meeting June 1, 2000, was held on May 25, 2000, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor Failace Councilmember Crilley " Fazekas " O'Brien " Santoro Noted Absent was Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda. Also noted present was Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin. Mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on May 19,2000. Tony Neibert - He spoke about Permit Fees and the elimination of Permit Fees for Senior Citizens per the request of Mayor Failace. At approximately 7:05 P.M., Councilmember Quinones was noted present. Mayor Failace said our income in the Building Department is great and <: owe our Senior Citizens the elimination of the Permit Fees. Mr. Neibert then spoke on two other subjects, one was that he had received an application from the Board of Education to put up a 1500 square foot storage building by the stadium and they also received another permit application which is talking about installing an ejector system for a pumping station for a sewage problem. He said this would also need Zoning Board approval. MAY 25, 2000 AGÐIDA MEEITNG May 25, 2000 PRESENI' WE lD1E NßIS TRIBUNE 10 ADDRESS GOVERNING OOOY Tony Neibert Councilmember- Q.1inones noted Present 1 MAY 25, 2000 Tony Neibert Continued Borough Engineer ORDINANCES Mayor Failace said they can have a Special Meeting to get this done because it is important to move forward on it. Tony Neibert said he would request the Special Meeting and then he went on to say he had received a letter from the DCA that there is not to be anymore permits issued for fences under six (6) foot. He asked for a revision to Zoning Permits, 160 -46. Councilmember Santoro asked Attorney Coughlin ifhe had the Ordinance about abandoned buildings. Attorney Coughlin said he would fax it to Tony. Councilmember Santoro said they had spoke to Tony about different options, if they should have to move out of Borough Hall, for the Building Office. She suggested he could use some of the revenues he has coming in for the move. Borough Engineer - Al Beninato gave his report. He spoke about Municipal Projects, Town Center Revitalization Project - Contract No. 99-21, Water Main Extension & New Hydrant, Underground Storage Tank Removal - Contract No. 00-01, Cooke Avenue Sewer Rehabilitation & Pershing Area Sewer Separation - Contract No. 00-02, NJDEP Sewer System Status Report, Illegal Connection Identification & Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program, Dorothy Street Pumping Station Upgrade, Miscellaneous Drainage Problems and Road Projects, NJDOT Year 2001 Trust Fund Applications. Councilmember Crilley asked about bids for the Basketball and Tennis Court, when they are due back. Al Beninato said the specifications are just being prepared. Councilmember Santoro asked about the structural report on the Fire House. Al Beninato said he took a look at it. All present spoke on this. Mayor Failace said he thought they should review it and move on it as soon as possible. Councilmember Santoro spoke about a mason wall at the Police Department. First Reading - #00-24 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: PBA Local #47. The Clerk said it is for SOA too. 2 Public Hearing- #00-18 Regulating and Enforcing Towing, Road Service and Storage of Vehicles. #00-19 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: AFL-CIO Local #3850. #00-20 Amending Code & Establishing the Position of Executive Director - Office on Aging. #00-21 An Ordinance Authorizing the closure of a Portion of Cooke Avenue. #00-22 Creating Chapter 183 of the Code and Establishing an Open Space Trust Fund. #00-23 Changing the Name of the Welfare Department to the Department of Social Services. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. Amendment to 2000 Temporary Budget. Refur:d of Tax and lor Sewer Fee Overpayments. Authorizing Payments to Various Contractors Performing Rehabilitation of Homes pursuant to COAH. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Distributors Licenses. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Device Licenses. Authorizing Acceptance of Loan for Underground Storage Tank Removal. ABC License - B&B Lounge, 1201-33-001-008. Change in Corporate Structure and Trade Name to Just Friends Bar & Grill. Earth Tech, Inc. - Legal notification that an application will be submitted to the NJDEP for a General Permit for remedial investigation and cleanup of Phillips Petroleum Site. Monroe Township-a) Resolution requesting state to share a portion of the "Tobacco Money" with municipalities that utilize the state medical insurance plan for their employees. b)Reso1ution supporting ban ofMTBE fuel. NJ Transit - Public Notice of final FY1998 Federally-Funded Program under the Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act ofl99l. Marlboro Township Council - Resolution urging COAH to amend formula for providing credits to municipalities for on-site construction of affordable housing. MARm 25, 2000 ORDINANCES RES)I1JfIOOS APPLlCATIOOS <nKJNICATIOOS Earth Tech Inc. Marlboro Township Council 3 MARm 25, 2000 Rtl-UKfS Matters for Discussion PI1K Group Helmer Kassel & Stowell, Esqs. James Clarkin Esq. Earth Tech Inc. County of Huddlesex Mike Btrsak ttmic.ipal Clerk Police Director Police Officer Business to be Added Library Clerk's Office - May 2000. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: PMK Group -Requesting additional appropriation, $1,720.80. The Clerk said this was held from another meeting and she would check with Nick Goldsack on this. Helmer, Kassel & Stowell, Esqs. - Agreement and Stipulation of Settlement. Re: McFadden, et al v. Borough ofCarteret. The Clerk said a resolution was needed on that. James Clarkin Esq. - Requesting Professional Service Resolution, $1500.00, Re: Review of Planning Board's approval of 160 Garden Apartments _ Atlantic Realty Development Corporation. Mayor Failace said this was okay to be put on a resolution. Earth Tech Inc. - Requesting resolution authorizing execution of Statement of Consent for Treatment Works Approval and Discharge Elimination System Permit, Re: Phillips Petroleum Site. This was held for the Engineer to look at. County of Middlesex - Public Hearing, 7/13/00, Re: Lower Raritan-Middlesex County, Water Quality Management Plan. Requesting a resolution of consent. A copy of this was given to the Engineer. Mike Bucsak - AFSCME Local #2291 requesting a hearing, Re: Grievances. This will be discussed in a Closed Session. Municipal Clerk - Personnel Matter. This will be discussed in a Closed Session. Police Director - a) Requesting appointment of Paulette Holmes - Police Records. b) Requesting appointments of James Russo and Karen Shirley- FT Dispatchers. c) Requesting appointment of Colleen Jameson and Karlton Davall - PT Dispatchers. Police Officer - Appointments. This and all the above Police Department Appointments will be discussed in Closed Session. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilmember Santoro explained that the other day they had a meeting at the Library with Potter. Tony Neibert was also there. They now faxed over a Punch List. 4 Attorney Coughlin said he put together a letter and then commented that Serenity had been there. Councilmember Santoro then said that Trenton would be calling when they would be coming up to Borough Hall. Coun~Jlmember Quinones spoke about an Intergovernmental Program, from which we want to hire an experienced Police Officer. She explained the only way they could do that is to change the residence ordinance. She also asked for a request to adjust the rate of pay for officers who work the court sessions. This would need to be done before their contract is finalized. She said it could be paid on overtime or off duty. Attorney Coughlin said Jim McGovern said he expects a draft of their contract by next week. He said they would have to negotiate any changes to it. Mayor Failace then spoke about Firearms's Day and then he said a Directive was put out for marching in the parade and no one has signed up for it. Attorney Coughlin said he got an agreement from Jim Clarkin in reference to Port Carteret, who will be making a voluntary contribution to the Borough of Carteret. Councilmember Santoro questioned if they have hired an attorney for the Redevelopment. Mayor said they are in the process of hiring a Planner, which they need first and then they will move forward. Attorney Coughlin said Councilmember Santoro had asked him to talk to the Avenel Locksmith about the locks. The Locksmith suggested for us to let him have the opportunity to make another inspection and check the locks again and see what they need. Maya Failace asked the Councilmembers to march in the parade on Sunday. Mayor Failace then asked for a motion to recess the Agenda Meeting to go into a Special Meeting. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present this meeting was Recessed into a Special Meeting at approximately 8:00 P.M. MARm 25, 2000 Serenity Trenton Intergoverrmental Program Firearm's Day Jim Clarkin Redevelo¡:ment Parade MEEl'ING ROCESSID 5 MARŒ 25, 2000 MEEITNG REnlWÐ\lED Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Quinones and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, this meeting was Reconvened at approximately 8:02 P.M. MEETING CLOSED Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Quinones and Crilley and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present this meeting went into a Closed Session at approximately 8:03 P.M. MEEITNG OPmID Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Crilley and O'Brie~ and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present this meeting was Opened at approximately 8:43 P.M. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Quinones and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, after no further discussion, this meeting was Adjourned at approximately 8:44 P.M. Mllil'uNG ADJOORNID Respectfully submitted, ,&i~~~ Municipal Clerk - KMB/lr 6