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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2000/10/12 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting October 19, 2000 was held on October 12, 2000, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court, Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor James Failace Councilmember Patrick Crilley " Jack Fazekas " James O'Brien " Remy Quinones " Janet Santoro " Buddy Sohayda Noted absent was Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin. A Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on October 6, 2000. TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY: Borough Engineer Eric Betz. Borough Engineer Eric Betz Addressed the Governing Body. · MUNICIPAL PROJECTS - Town Center Revitalization- Contract No. 99-21 - He said Marvec Construction is progressing in a timely manner with the site improvements, curbing sidewalks, and paver brick Town Center area. He said the contractor will install the irrigation system and continue with the site improvements, landscaping and placement of the site amenities as they arrive from the manufacturer. · Sports Recreation Center - Baseball Field Lighting - He said Killam is progressing with preparation of the site plan and design for the proposed site lighting for the baseball field behind the Sports Recreation Center. He said the Borough's project is on the Agenda for the October 25th Planning Board Meeting. He said upon project approval by the Board, he will advertise public bids and progress with the necessary steps towards project implementation. · Applications for Restricted Parking for Use by Handicap Persons - He said at the Borough's request he has reviewed six residential applications and on application from the Board of Education for restricted parking along Borough streets. He said his review comments and recommendations are listed in the attached letter and table, dated October 11, 2000. He said each location should be reviewed and considered by the Borough Council and Police Department. 1 OCTOBER 12, 2000 AGENDA MEETING ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY BOROUGH ENGINEER ICTOBER 12, 2000 IGENDA MEETING vOTED PRESENT At approximately 7:10 P.M. Borough Attorney Coughlin was noted present. ro ADDRESS -;OVERNING BODY ~ONT' · SEWER FACILITIES - Sabo Street Pump Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer System improvements - Contract No. 99-13 - He said the contractor, Ace Manzo, Inc. & D. Manzo & Son, Inc., is progressing on schedule with the work under Contract No. 99-13. He said the pump station wet well has been constructed and pump station force main has been installed. He said the contractor has completed the building walls, roof and trim. He said the pumps, controls and other equipment have been ordered by the contractor and have varying lead times for fabrication and delivery. He said due to equipment lead times, this project will extend through the winter and should be completed by late Spring 2001. · Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Phase I - Contract No. 99-19 - He said the contractor, Vangelis Construction, began work three weeks ago and is progressing with the rehabilitative measures on approximately 240 of the Borough's deteriorated sanitary, manholes. · ROAD PROJECTS: Industrial Road Extension Project - Federal Grant - he said his office has been communicating with the Borough, the proposed developer, OENJ Cherokee, their consultants and the NJDOT and FHA with regard to the extension of Industrial Road into Woodbridge Township. He said he attended a meeting last week with representatives from NJDOT and FHA to discuss the necessary steps for project activation and implementation. He said the representatives indicated that the project is classified as a high priority TEA-2l Project with $2 million allocated to the Carteret portion of the roadway. He said since Federal Aid is involved, the Borough must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for project implementation which involves a consultant selection phase (6-8 months) and a rigorous environmental study and approval phase (18-24 months) prior to road design and construction phase. He said in addition if land donation or acquisition is required, the Borough must comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Act. A subsequent meeting was held this week with the representatives from the Borough, the developer, Woodbridge Township and our office. He said since the final road alignment involves agreement by C.P. Hall Co., (Stayflex Products), a meeting has been scheduled for early next week to further discuss possible alignments, the Borough's concerns and the developer's concems. ~OROUGH <;NGINEER ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCES: Public hearing- 1. #00-44 Amending Salary ordinance #71-9, Re: Youth Corps Laborer. 2 2. #00-45 Designating Louis Street as a Through Street. 3. 00-46 Establishing a Fee Schedule for the Park and Ride Parking lot. 4. #00-47 Amending ordinance #89-18, Re: Health Insurance benefits. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 2. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fee Overpayments. 3. Authorizing Bids - Evidence Room Storage System. 4. Cancellation of Old outstanding Checks. 5. Dedication by Rider - Developer Contributions for Off-Site Improvements. 6. Amending Resolution #00-325, Change Order - Marvec Construction. 7. Authorizing Various Contractors to Perform Rehabilitation of Homes Pursuant to COAH Regulations. COMMUNICATIONS: · MC Board of Chosen Freeholders - Resolution establishing MC Downtown and Business District Improvement Fund. · Eastern States Environmental Associates, Inc. - Notification of Application for a Statewide General Wetlands Permit, Re: Nu-World Corporation. · MC Department of Planning - Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan, Amendment 2000- 2001 Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Water Quality Management Plan and MC Board of Freeholder Resolution providing for the approval of Amendment 2000-01. · T &M Associates - Copy of City of Linden Master Plan Reexamination Report and adopting Resolution. REPORTS: · Board of Health - September 2000. · Inspection of Buildings - September 2000. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: · Afscme Local #2291- a) Grievance. B) Various Request for Transfer. - Closed Session · Frank Raia - Request for funds - John Riggio is checking. · Joann Canton - Youth Coordinator for Housing Authority, requesting use of Firehouse October 28 & November 4,2000- Give to Mr. Brewer · Grievance - SOA Local #47 - Closed Session 3 OCTOBER 12, 2000 AGENDA MEETING ORDINANCES - PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUE RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS MATTERS FOR DISCUSSIONS JCTOBER 12, 2000 4GENDA MEETING MATTERS FOR DISCUSSIONS CONT' . Somerset Heights Development, LLC - Request to purchase various properties . Councilman Fazekas - Treasurer/CFO Salary Adjustment. Closed Session BUSINESS TO BE ADDED BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilmember Fazekas stated the pipes that were run from the Library to the Health Department interfere with the fiber optic line. He said that there was a Somerset Patriots game that four of the Borough's Firefighters attended and helped a little child at the game and he would like certificates issued to them. Councilmember Santoro stated in regards to the Resolution for the Downtown Business District, she spoke with John Riggio who has to put something together to bring forward to file for that grant. She said he is trying to combine Washington Avenue and West Carteret to do the sidewalks and some landscaping. Mayor Failace asked if a design was needed or just a plan. Councilmember Santoro stated initially to file a plan is needed. She said Mr. Riggio is checking into that as well. She stated if anyone had ideas they should reach out to Mr. Riggio while he is putting this together. She said there is up to about $100,000.00 available. She said in regards to the Green Acres money, Mr. Riggio is putting something together on this as well. She stated the Community Center did get its Certificate of Occupancy and can be opened. Councilmember Quinones stated she needs an opmlOn on the residency; Ordinance is it going to prohibit the Council from hiring specials that live out of town under a grant. She said there are some people lined up that can do the job but they do not live in Carteret and she is concerned if they are hired even though it would be under a grant it could be a conflict. Borough Attorney Coughlin stated he would look into this. Councilmember Quinones stated the other thing is the Ordinance on the books now provides that an individual has to work thirty hours in order to receive benefits but the State requires twenty hours. She stated if that is the case then she feels the Borough should modify its Ordinance to follow the State. She asked the Borough Attorney to check into this as well. Councilmember Crilley stated he is meeting with the gentleman from Game Time and he is going to attempt to do another park before the end of the year depending on the money left after the lighting project. He said he would bring back information from his meeting at the next Agenda Meeting. He said hopefully they will have this thing with the Veteran's Field completed soon. He said they will be able to advertise for bids once it is approved by the Planning Board. 4 Borough Attorney Coughlin stated the council adopted a Resolution last week with regards to the Conrail regulation ... (inaudible)... handed out a copy of the bill. He said also back in 1995 the Borough bid some property, one on Saint Ann Street and there was a successful bidder. He said for five years, no one ever transferred title for this piece of property, and a few weeks ago he got a call first from the successful bidder and then from his attorney. He said when he reviewed it everything looked perfect and when going in for the closing he got another call from the bidder's attorney stating he had done a title search and the Borough never had a title. He said at this point they are working on trying to clear this up. He said the Resolution was already adopted authorizing the Mayor to sign. He said the Resolution was authorized back in 1995. Mayor Failace asked the Borough Attorney to send a letter to the Board of Education asking for a report to be sent to himself and the Council in reference to all that went on with that project they are working on over in the High School. He said he feels the Governing Body needs something from start to finish. He said enough information has not been given to the Governing Body. He said he also asked the Borough Attorney to send a letter on his behalf to Borough Employees, because after the Resolution was done on Theodore Surick someone crazy glued his phone. He said he has one thing for Closed Session. Councilmember Santoro stated there was a letter sent from Bellemead and asked if there is any status on the situation. Mayor Failace stated they say they would like to continue this project. He said there are other developers who would like to continue the project as well. He those developers have been sent to Bellemead to discuss with them what is going on with the project. RESOLUTION #00-338 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones RESOLUTION #00-338 "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. MEETING CLOSED At approximately 7:40 P.M., a closed Session was held. OCTOBER 12, 2000 AGENDA MEETING BUSINESS TO BE ADDED CONT' RESOLUTION #00-338 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" ADOPTED METING CLOSED 5 JCTOBER 12, 2000 WENDA MEETING 'ðEETING OPENED MEETING OPENED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, this Meting was opened to the public at approximately 8:35 P.M. COMMENTS Mayor Failace stated that he would speak with the Business Administrator to see what can be done with the Water Co. He said they are not properly closing the roads. ADJOURNED ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Fazekas and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8:40 P.M. Respectfull submitted, LEEN M. BAR Municipal Clerk KMB/tl 6