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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.
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OCTOBER 12, 2000
AGENDA MEETING
ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
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GOVERNING BODY
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· 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.
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ORDINANCES -
PUBLIC HEARING
ORDINANCES: Public hearing-
1. #00-44 Amending Salary ordinance #71-9, Re: Youth
Corps Laborer.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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