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An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of June 7, 2001, was held on
May 31, 2001, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230
Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The following were noted present:
Councilmember Jack Fazekas
" Remy Quinones
" Daniel Reiman
" Ronald Rios
" Janet Santoro
Noted absent were Mayor James A. Failace and Councilmember
Buddy Sohayda.
Also noted present were Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen and
Business Administrator Nicholas Goldsack.
Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune,
The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on May 25, 2001.
To Address the Governing Body: Donald J. Norbut, T&M Associates
Engineering-
Borough Engineer Donald Norbut gave a brief report of the progress
of engineering projects ongoing in the Borough.
Milik Street Rehabilitation- completion should take place
midsunnner.
Carteret Avenue Pedestrian Improvements- T. Grasso & Sons of
Roselle Park, NJ was the low bid; this would be subject to the
availability of funds.
Business Administrator Nicholas Goldsack said they could look into
the Capital Improvement Fund for money.
At approximately 7:05 P.M. Mayor Failace was noted present.
Hagaman Street and Sycamore Street Resurfacing- advertisement
of bids should take place in late summer.
Mayor Failace asked ifthere was any money for this.
Business Administrator Goldsack said Patrick was checking if money
was available.
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MAY 31, 2001
AGENDA MEETING
PRESENT
ABSENT
ALSO NOTED
PRESENTED
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
TO ADDRESS THE
GOVERNING BODY-
DONAlD J. NOREUT,
T&M ASSOClATES
DISŒJSSION
NOTED PRESENT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
(Continued)
MAY 31,2001
COMMENTS
ENGINEER'S REPORT
(Continued)
NOTED ABSENT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
(Continued)
NOTED PRESENT
Councilmember Santoro said there was a meeting with the Turnpike
Authority Thursday at 3:30, June 7, 2001.
Councilmember Reiman asked if the Road Opening Ordinance was
updated.
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Borough Attorney Bergen said they may introduce it at the next
meeting.
Interchange 12 Studies
a) Turnpike Authority 12/12A Study- study findings should be
made public within the next few weeks.
b) Middlesex County Study- Turnpike Authority will be
available for discussions in June 2001 regarding Interchange 12
alternatives.
2001 Middlesex County Road Resurfacing Program- at the
Council's request, preparation of technical specifications for public
bidding so the Borough can enter into a separate contract to conduct
base repairs and prepare the roads for resurfacing by the County.
Dorothy Street Pump Station Reconstruction- the new pumps and
control panels are expected to be delivered in June 2001.
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Harrison Avenue Pump Station Reconstruction- based on review of
the proposed pump station building he recommends a block and brick
building to house the electrical controls be constructed. The total
available funding for the project is $400,000.00 and the proposed
changes will not increase the total project costs.
Councilmember Santoro was noted absent at approximately 7:20 P.M.
Grants and Loans
a) Fiscal Year 2002 NJDOT State Aid Applications-the
roadway application has been prepared and the pedestrian application
is currently being prepared. The Council needs to pass Resolutions for
these applications no later than June 21, 2001 for submission by the
deadline which is June 29, 2001.
At approximately 7:23 P.M. Councilmember Santoro was noted
prèsent.
b) STP Demolition- DCA low interest loan for demolition of
the Sewage Treatment Plant is pending.
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c) USEPA CSO Grant- the preparation of the Federal CSO
Grant is complete, local sewer improvement projects will be covered
by the Federal grant and matching local funds. Work will proceed
upon Council authorization; the work should be completed within the
next several weeks
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Councilmember Santoro was noted absent at approximately 7:24 P.M.
d) 2001 Green Acres Grant Application- assistance was
provided to the Community Development Office and the Recreation
Department on cost estimates for pond dredging, a gazebo and court
improvements to Carteret Park which are the subject of the Green
Acres Grant Application.
Suspect Area Sewer Separation Project- Killam Associates has
completed design plans and specifications which includes the removal
of 57 identified illegal connections of sanitary laterals to the
Borough's storm sewer system. The project should advertise the
contract for public bids in June 2001 and award the contract in July
2001.
Borough Attorney Bergen said the case is on administrative hold.
Hill District Storm Sewer Improvements- the conceptual plans and
supporting documents for stormwater system improvements in the Hill
District have been completed. The work necessary to complete the
tasks briefly explained by Mr. Norbut will not exceed $10,000.00.
Council authorization is necessary to complete the conceptual phase
work to initiate the final design phase.
Pershing Avenue and Roosevelt Avenue Traffic Signal- at the
Council's request Mr. Norbut contacted the Middlesex County
Engineer's Office regarding the removal of a traffic signal. A new
Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis would need to be done to evaluate the
need for re-establishing the traffic signal.
Borough Hall Basement Floor Clean Up- Preferred Cleaning
Solutions is preparing a proposal for cleaning and disinfecting areas as
appropriate.
Mayor Failace said they should think about what they want to do with
Borough Hall.
Councilmember Reiman asked Business Administrator Goldsack for
the debt service amounts from the firms who gave proposals for the
repair of Borough Hall.
Business Administrator Goldsack briefly explained.
Borough Attorney Bergen said the Library will also need work and
there is a mold problem.
2001 Emergency Sewer Repair Contract Repair Contract- Bid
specifications have been revised and submitted to the Borough's
Purchasing Agent for advertising.
Borough Engineer Norbut spoke about additional work on the Sewer
Treatment Plant Demolition Project and needed a Professional
Services Resolution for $17,800.00 for the design engineer and close
of the plant and asbestos removal as well as $11,500.00 for inspection
services, he explained.
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MAY 31, 2001
NOTED ABSENT
ENGINEER'S REPORT
(Continued)
MAY 31, 2001
ENGINEER'S REPORT
(Continued)
NOTED PRESENT
MINUTES FOR
APPROVAL
PROCLAMATION-
KOREAN WAR
VETERANS
ORDINANCES-
FIRST READING
ORDINANCES-
PUBUCHEARING
RESOLUTIONS
81 Bernard Street- Borough Engineer Norbut said he got proposals
for Bernard Street as the Mayor requested and D&D was the lowest
proposal. He suggested it be approved by the Council at the next
meeting.
Mayor Failace asked Mr. Norbut if he looked at the problems on
Carteret Avenue; he felt someone would get hurt if the problem was
not addressed.
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Waterfront Project- Borough Engineer Norbut said he would request
an extension of time and he would be meeting with the architects to
look at the original files and plans.
At approximately 7:58 P.M. Councilmember Sohayda was noted
present.
Minutes for Approval-March 15,2001.
Proclamation-Korean War Veterans
ORDINANCES: First Reading-
1. #01-31 Bond Ordinance, Appropriatig $225,000.00 for Jet Vac
Truck and Various Sewer Projects.
Borough Attorney Bergen said Gloria wants to award it on Thursday.
Borough Clerk Kathleen Barney said the money has to be in place.
ORDINANCES: Public Hearing-
1. #01-29 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Secretary Board!
Commission.
2. #01-30 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Building Sub-
code Official/ Plumbing HHS Inspector.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses.
2. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses.
3. Amendment to the 2001 Temporary Budget.
4. Authorizing Payment to Various Contractors Performing
Rehabilitation Pursuant to COAH.
5. Authorizing Sale of Junk and Borough-Owned Vehicles and
Equipment.
6. Appointing Temporary Seasonal Employees to the Little League
Program.
7. Approving Transfer of John Caldwell to the Streets and Roads
Department.
8. Approving Transfer of Richard Pogorzelski to the Recycling
Department.
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9. Professional Services-T&M Associates, not to exceed $5,000.00,
Re: Harrison Avenue Pump Station-Design and Inspection of
Masonry Building.
10. Approving ABC License Renewal for 1999/2000 & 2000/2001
License Term, Re: Partner's Pub.
11. Listing Certificates for Tax Sale Scheduled for Foreclosure.
12. Appointing Michael Kushner-Director of Umpires.
APPLICATIONS:
1. ABC Licenses- 2001 Renewals.
2. ABC License Transfer (#1201-33-029-003) from McCutcheon to
Acciardi.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Borough of Mill town- Resolution supporting an increase in the
senior citizen income limitation on property tax deductions.
2. Washington Township-Resolution requesting NJ Legislature
provide urgent relief to the citizens arising from the financial
burden placed on them by NJ property tax.
3. PSE&G-Petition for an Increase in Gas Rates.
4. DCA-Proposed Amendments to State Planning Rules.
5. Borough ofSayreville-Resolution supporting S-1288 and A-2413,
Re: Funding for Clean Communities Grant Programs.
6. Borough of Spots wood-a) Resolution S-2281 and A-17l2, Re:
Authorizing assessment of development impact fees by
municipalities.
b) Resolution urging shifting reliance for school funding from
property taxes to a more progressive and fair mechanism.
REPORTS:
1. Board of Health-April 2001.
2. Clerk's Office-June 2001.
3. Social Services- March & April 2001.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. T&M Associates-a) 2001 Industrial Wastewater Monitoring
Contract. b) Soil Investigation-Harrison Avenue Pump Station.
Mayor Failace said this was okay.
2. Bids- a) Carteret Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
b) Sewer Jet & Catch Basin Cleaner
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MAY 31, 2001
RESOLUTIONS
APPUCATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
MATTERS FOR
DISŒJSSION
T&M ASSOC1ATES
BIDS
MAY 31, 2001
MATTERS FOR
DISŒJSSION
Borough Clerk said they would put the Sidewalk Improvements on for
the next Agenda Meeting and they would hold the Sewer Jet and Catch
Basin Cleaner.
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
PUBUCHEALlli
DEPARTMENT
3. Middlesex County Public Health Department-Request for Tobacco
Control Ordinances.
Mayor Failace said they would hold this.
MAYOR BOLL WAGE
4. Mayor Bollwage-Reguesting Resolution authorizing payment to
Princeton Public Affairs Group, Re: UEZ Mayor's Commission.
Mayor Failace explained and said okay.
BUSINESS TO
BE ADDED
BUSINESS TO BE ADDED:
DISŒJSSION
Mayor Failace said he received calls about trucks in West Carteret on
Roosevelt A venue. He said the woman said she called the County
who said the Borough could to whatever they want with the traffic. He
said they can reroute traffic and take the truck traffic off Roosevelt
Avenue this was according to the woman who called the County. He
said he wanted to look into this and do whatever it takes to take the
truck traffic off Roosevelt Avenue. He advised Borough Attorney to
check it out.
Councilmember Fazekas spoke about Comcast and said they would be
installing the bulletin board within the next two weeks. He explained.
He said the email is finished and all employees have email addresses.
He said he is not a head of a committee and would like to take over the
Parks Department now that he has more time and Councilmember
Santoro has two committees.
Borough Attorney Bergen said he would check if it had to be done by
Resolution or they could do that at the next Council meeting by formal
vote.
Councilmember Fazekas said he contacted the Scouts about putting
names on the crosses that are in the park for Memorial Day.
Mayor Failace said Councilmember Fazekas should talk to someone
from the Veteran's Alliance.
Councilmember Reiman spoke about the list of Borough owned
property that needed to be sold and gave the details. He asked that the
list be given to the Council.
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Councilmember Rios asked about insurance companies and if the
violations are being taken care of. He spoke about several different
properties as well as the eyesore at the waterfront. He said it is an
eyesore and asked if we can expedite the process.
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Borough Attorney Bergen said it would depend on each individual
case and explained the process.
Borough Attorney Bergen said he would have some Ordinances and
Resolutions to add. He said there would be a repeat offender
Ordinance, Resolutions for grievances and the Fire Contract.
Councilmember Quinones said the Library/Senior Center has had a
few incidents and asked for police presence there. She asked if HUD
money could be used for this.
Mayor Failace said he talked to the Library Board about putting
cameras in the Library since there are incidents in and out of the
Library.
Councihnember Fazekas said there are some public monitoring
systems available that could be used around the Borough they might
look into.
Mayor Failace asked ifthere was a grievance hearing with police.
Borough Attorney Bergen said it was an informal hearing.
Mayor Failace said he felt if there was going to be a hearing, they
should see if the Mayor and Council are available and if not, then they
would let the Police Committee do the hearing.
RESOLUTION #01-163 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Reiman and Rios
RESOLUTION #01-163
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Santoro was noted absent.
At approximately 8:30 P.M. a Closed Session was held.
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MAY 31, 2001
DISŒJSSION
RESOLUTION # 01-163
RESOLUTION
TO GO INTO
CLOSED SESSION
ADOPTED
MAY 31, 2001
OPENED TO
THE PUBUC
At approximately 10:00 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Sohayda and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public.
ADJOURNED
At approximately 10:01 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Sohayda and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, this meeting was adjourned.
Respectfu submitted,
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY,
Municipal Clerk
KMB/cp
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