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The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, October 4,2001, was held on
Thursday, September 27, 2001, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The following were noted present:
Mayor James Failace
" Fazekas
" Quinones
" Reiman
" Santoro
Noted absent was Councilmember Sohayda.
Also noted absent were Borough Attorney Bergen and Business
Administrator Goldsack.
Statement of meeting Notice was mailed to the Home News Tribune,
The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on September 21,
2001.
TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BODY:
1. John Riggio
2. Borough Engineer
John Riggio addressed the Governing Body.
Mr. Riggio said he would like to speak with the Council regarding two
items, the first being H.S.I. for the housing rehabilitation. He said at
the last Council Meeting a resolution was passed to ok monies to cover
houses that were ... (inaudible)... but the regular resolution to
continue doing the homes was not passed. He just needs to know if he
should tell Housing Services to continue the program or to stop it.
Councilmember Santoro said she thought Business Administrator
Goldsack was going to speak with them.
Councilmember Reiman said Business Administrator Goldsack was
supposed to handle this. He said he was also under the impression that
COAH was coming.
Mr. Riggio stated that he looked at three different firms and was able
to negotiate 18% instead of the standard 20%.
Business Administrator Goldsack was noted present at approximately
7:08 P.M.
Mr. Riggio stated COAH was concerned because H.S.I. told them
about the interruption in service.
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STATEMENT OF
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JOHN RIGGIO
Mr. Reiman stated he still would like to see if money can be saved and
... (inaudible) ...
NOTED PRESENT
Borough Attorney Bergen was noted present at approximately 7:12
P.M.
NOTED ABSENT
Councilmember Santoro was noted absent at approximately 7:12 P.M.
Mayor Failace said the Council needs to make a decision soon so the
funding is not jeopardized.
NOTED PRESENT
Borough Attorney and Councilmember Santoro were both noted preset
at approximately 7:15 P.M.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated that he is more comfortable
with the outside service now then he was before.
NOTED PRESENT
At approximately 7:20 P.M. Councilmember Sohayda was noted
present.
Mr. Riggio asked for a Resolution for H.S.I.
Councilmember Reiman asked if H.S.I. could give the Council a status
report.
Mayor Failace suggested having the Borough Attorney work along
with Mr. Riggio on this.
Mr. Riggio said that he also put in a Resolution for UEZ funding for
the Streetscape project. He said he sent the Mayor and Council a
memo in regards to this. He said the memo was to satisfy a request for
more information concerning a possible UEZ Project. He said the
project would cost approximately $150,000.00.
Councilmember Santoro said why or where was it decided Shop Rite
and not Plaza Twelve which really is the first thing seen when coming
off of the turnpike.
Councilmember Rios suggested doing West Carteret.
Mayor Reiman said the area must be in a UEZ area and at this point
funds are being applied for to do the West Carteret Area. He said
personally he supports both projects.
Councilmember Santoro asked about the Head Start program, she
wanted to know if there is something that UEZ can do to help them out
with there building.
Mr. Riggio stated that he does not think this is a business.
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Mayor Reiman said they are looking for funding and he does not think
the Borough should spend any of its money on this; they can search on
their own.
Borough Engineer Donald Norbut addressed the Governing Body.
1. Carteret Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project - He
said T. Grasso & Sons is proceeding with work on the
Carteret Avenue Project. He said the contract work is
approximately 75 percent complete. He said he anticipates
completion of contract work by mid October 200 I.
At approximately 7:58 P.M. Mayor Failace was noted absent.
2. Milik Street Rehabilitation - He said contracts are being
executed with Tarheel Enterprises for the Milik Street
Resurfacing Project. He said an outside progress project
meeting was held on Thursday, September 27, 2001 to
review and coordinate with the local businesses and address
traffic safety issues. He said it is anticipated that contract
work will be commence in the first week of October 200 I,
and weather permitting, contract work will be completed by
early November 2001.
At approximately 8:00 P.M. Mayor Failace was noted present.
At approximately 8:00 P.M. Borough Attorney Bergen was noted
absent. .
3. Middlesex County Resurfacing Program - He said over
the past several weeks, he has been coordinating milling,
base repairs, and paving with Middlesex County Highway
Department on various municipal side streets. He said he
anticipates this work will be ongoing and all County paving
will be complete by the first week in October 200 I.
At approximately 8:02 P.M. Borough Attorney Bergen was noted
present.
4. Base Repair Contract - He has been coordinating the
work of DeFino Contracting with the Middlesex County
Highway Department to accomplish various base repairs on
roadways to be paved by the County. He said base repairs
for all roads to be paved by the Middlesex County are
complete. He said he anticipates using the remaining funds
in the base repair contract to complete base repairs on
Edwin Street, as well as possibly Barlick Street ITom East
Cherry to Oak Lane.
5. Dorothy Street Pump Station - He said at this time, the
majority of work for the pump station reconstruction
project is complete. He said the emergency generator is the
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DONALD NORBUT
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last item of work to be completed for the project. He said
the project completion is expected within the next two
weeks, and then a final inspection will be performed and
the contract closed out.
6. Harrison Avenue Pump Station - He said he is
proceeding with the design work for the replacement of
Harrison Avenue pump station. He said he is currently
finalizing architectural building plans, mechanical and
electrical pump station drawings. He said he has met with
representatives ITom Walgreens and the adjacent property
owner to review the proposed pump station location and
obtain the necessary temporary construction easement and
permanent sanitary sewer easement within the Walgreen
parking lot. He said he anticipates completing the design
and advertising for the project for bids within the next
several weeks. He said he is requesting Council
authorization to advertise this project for bids.
7. Suspect Area Sewer Separation Project - He said the Star
of the Sea Concrete Corporation is proceeding with work
on the Suspect Area Sewer Separation Project. He said
several new sanitary sewer mains have been installed and
approximately 15 to 20 illegal connections have been
properly connected to the sanitary sewer system. He said
he is advising representatives of the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) of the
correction of the illegal connections on a weekly basis. He
said it is anticipated that this project work will continue
through the year's end.
8. Grants and Loans:
a. USEP A CSO Grant - he said we are awaiting final
approval ITom the EP A for the CSO Grant. He said
however, the Borough has received permission to
advance the Suspect Area Sewer Separation Project
which will be partially funded through this grant
prior to receiving a formal response about the grant
offer.
b. DCA Low Interest Loan for Sewage Treatment
Plant Demolition - He said he has recently received
notice ITom the DCA regarding the low interest loan
for the sewage treatment plant demolition. He said
the DCA has graciously agreed to provide the
Borough with a 20 year, zero interest loan, not to
exceed $450,000.00 for the sewage treatment plant
demolition. He said this low interest loan also
covers all project soft costs. He said funding for this
project was originally included in the 2000 Sewer
Bond ordinance and now can be financed separately
through the low interest loan program. He said he
will advise the Borough Chief Financial Officer
Patrick DeBlasio regarding this loan under separate
cover.
9. Waterfront Park Improvements - He said in accordance
with Council authorization, he is coordinating the
completion of the final design plans and specifications for
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Phase I of the Watemont Park improvements. He said the
final design plans are being completed by James Guerra,
Architect, and Maser Consulting. He said he anticipates
receiving final plans and specifications on Friday,
September 28, 2001.
Borough Engineer Norbut stated under separate cover he is requesting
an extension of the Green Acres Grant Agreement through May 2003
and is requesting extensions of all project permits. He said he is
requesting Council authorization to advertise this Phase I project for
public bids. He said he anticipates advertising the project in early
October 2001 and awarding a contract and initiating construction in
early November 2001.
10. Sewage Treatment Plant Demolition - He has completed
plans and specifications for the demolition of the sewage
treatment plant. He said two items remain to be included
into the technical specifications. He said the removal of the
underground storage tank found at the site and the soil
testing associated with same and asbestos removal
specifications. He said he anticipates that the asbestos
survey will be completed within the next two weeks and the
project can be advertised for bids in mid November 2001.
He said he is requesting approval ITom the Mayor and
Council to advertise the project for public bids.
11. Washington Avenue Streetscape Improvements - He
said the project design for the Washington Avenue
Streetscape Improvements Project has been completed. He
said the contract was advertised for public bid on Monday,
September 24, 2001. He said he anticipates receiving bids
on Thursday, October 4, 2001. He said if favorable bids
are received he will request Council award a contract at the
October 4,2001 Council Meeting. He said the construction
cost estimate for this work is approximately $70,000.00.
12. Washington Avenue, Roosevelt Avenue and Holmes
Street Intersection Improvements - He said as requested
the intersection improvement plans have been completed
for the intersection of Washington Avenue, Roosevelt
Avenue and Holmes Street. He said concept drawings have
been submitted to the Middlesex County Engineer's Office
for review, and are awaiting a request ITom the County for
a review meeting with representatives of our office.
13. Health Department Building Handicap Ramp - He said
he has contacted Laurel Associates, Architects, who have
prepared handicap ramp design drawings and specifications
for the Health Department Building. He said as discussed
he is proceeding to obtain informal bids for the project. He
said Laurel Associates reports that the recommended
estimated cost of the improvements is approximately
$15,000.00. He said he anticipates receiving bids and
awarding a contract in late October 200 I.
Mayor Failace asked Borough Engineer Norbut about Dunster and Coolidge.
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SEPTEMBER 27,2001
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DONALD NORBUT
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DONALD NORBUT
MlNUTESFOR
APPROVAL
RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
MATTERS FOR
DISCUSSION
Borough Engineer Norbut stated that it is still on the list as a part of ...
(inaudible).. .
Mayor Failace asked about curb cuts.
Borough Engineer Norbut stated it is near completion.
Borough Attorney asked Borough Engineer Norbut about a few
projects that have never been completed. He spoke about the Library
and the Senior Citizen Center. He talked about bringing in a special
site management company who would oversee the day to day
operations and can help the Borough go against the bond company.
He said he knows Borough Engineer Norbut knows of a company
called C.C.M.S. who have done this type work.
Borough Engineer Norbut said the company is called Consolidated
Construction Management Services does a lot of this type of work. He
said this company has been hired by Woodbridge Township directly
... (inaudible)...
Borough Attorney Bergen said he would like to sit with this company
to discuss the situation with the Library and Senior Citizen Center.
Borough Engineer Norbut stated there were discussions about taking a
small parcel of land and turning it into a Police memorial. He showed
a rendering of a new monument that could be put on the triangle piece
of land on Carteret Avenue. He said the area by Sullivan Field ...
(inaudible)... improve the memorial in Carteret Park also. He said this
would cost about $30,000.00 approximately for Carteret Avenue. He
said if statues were added it would cost $50,000.00
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: May 17 & June 7, 2001.
RESOLUTIONS:
I. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses.
2. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer User Fees.
3. Approving Transfer of ABC License #1201-33-029-004 ITom
Jenine D'Ary Meyer (Hide Away) to Anthony Acciardi (G.
Bar, Inc.)
4. Budget Insertion - $2150.00, Re: Drunk Driving Enforcement
Funds Grant.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Planning Board - Resolution recommending amendment of
Chapter 160 of the Code. Referred to the Engineer and the
Borough Attorney.
REPORTS:
1. Clerk's Office - September 2001.
MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION:
I. American International Recovery, Inc. - Request for payment
ofliability claim Re: C. Pastronva. - OK
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2. Glenn Savarese, Esq. - request for payment of workman's
compensation claim, Re: B. Mickley.
3. NJ DOP - a) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment -
Motor Broom Driver. One Provisional - S Relford. Date of
Disposition: 12/17/01. OK
Borough Clerk Barney stated that she got a call ITom the Department
of Personnel regarding the Police Chief. She said the Mayor sent
something to the Department of Personnel stating he wanted a test. She
said the Council also sent something to the Department of Personnel
waiving the test. She said the Department of Personnel is requesting
that she has to be directed on how to answer this and that the answer
must be in writing of what the final decision will be.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Santoro and Rios the Council
voted to direct the Borough Clerk to advise the Department of
Personnel to waive the test and to rank the applications. Upon
individual roll call vote Councilmembers Fazekas, Reiman, Rios,
Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Quinones voted no.
4. Job Posting - Senior Tree Trimmer - Council will look at
applications and interview.
5. Robert Kately - Requesting resolution authorizing Bids for
Cherry Picker. Councilmember Fazekas will get some
quotes.
At approximately 8:35 P.M. Councilmember Sohayda was noted
absent.
BUSINESS TO BE ADDED:
Councilmember Rios stated he would first like to commend the
Volunteer Firemen that went to New York and got involved with the
Bucket Brigade. He said he would like to have commendations for the
following Volunteer Firefighters for the Council Meeting: Jason
Lombardi, Michael Menzoff Jr., Michael Spolizino, Brandon Rhodes,
Christopher Wisniewski, and Ronald D'Omo.
Councilmember Sohayda was noted present at approximately 8:40
P.M.
Councilmember Rios stated there is a serious problem with the First
Aid Squad responding to calls. He said he has a call out to Rural
Metro to see what it would take for them to cover the weekends.
Councilmember Santoro spoke about the Interlocal Agreement. She
stated she got the approval. (Police Matter)
Borough Attorney Bergen stated they want an indemnification
agreement which he is sending to their attorney. He stated the Council
just needs to authorize the Mayor to execute. A Resolution will be put
on.
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Councilmember Santoro also stated she would like commendations
done for the Police Officers who went over to New York. She said she
will wait to present them just to see if anyone else will be going over.
Mayor Failace suggested waiting on fire as well just in case anyone
else is going over.
Councilmember Sohayda stated he informed Borough Engineer
Norbut that by Reibis Liquors there is a problem with water spots so
John is going to look into it as well as by Jody Gentile's house on Post
Blvd where the Gas company dug up the road she made a complaint
about the pavement.
Councilmember Quinones stated there was a street sign down on the
corner of Patrick and Monroe maybe someone can take a look at it.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent at approximately 8:45 P.M.
Councilmember Reiman stated there was a Planning Board meeting
last night and part of the discussion that was taking place was the
terminal manager ITom Kinder Morgan had reached out and through
the CAPP, which is an association of the industries in town, may be
looking to help partially fund a new ambulance for the town. He said
the second thing is he thinks the Borough should look at impact fees.
He said they could pass an ordinance requesting it or whatever can be
done to require or request the Planning or Zoning Board to look at
impact fees. He said he would also like to look at the Road Opening
Permit. He said he received a letter ITom the New Jersey Conservation
Foundation. He said he met with them a few weeks ago along with
Councilmember Santoro, Borough Engineer Norbut, and Chief
Financial Officer DeBlasio. He said the Borough may be looking at a
possible million dollar grant to help with the Watemont Park.
Mayor Failace stated that at the Town Meeting a few questions came
up one regarding Roosevelt Avenue going over the bridge into West
Carteret, can the Borough speak with the County about a sign on the
bridge to turn left as well as a sign stating that there is a red signal
ahead.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted present at approximately 8:50
P.M.
Councilmember Reiman stated on Washington Avenue next to
Roosevelt Avenue where the little island is on the end has been
deteriorating. He said he has reached out to Freeholder Polos to see if
this can be improved.
Councilmember Santoro stated she wanted to talk to Business
Administrator Goldsack about employment. She asked if this was for
open or closed.
Borough Administrator Goldsack stated it would be for open.
Councilmember Santoro stated after raises were given some
department heads said their departments were left out.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated it was an ongoing process.
He said the process used was looking at the salaries that were currently
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in existence and current titles to see if the titles were out of line with
the responsibilities as well as the salaries. He said the responsibility
for evaluating employees was not his. He said he did not evaluate any
employee. He said the only thing he did was look at the structure and
the responsibilities and made a recommendation based upon that.
Councilmember Santoro asked where he got his information rrom.
Borough Administrator Goldsack stated he used the payroll sheets.
Councilmember Santoro referred to Business Administrator job
description and asked how often he meets with the supervisors of all
the departments with in the Borough.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated when it is necessary. He said
if they have issues.. .
Councilmember Santoro asked if he has met with every department.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated not on a yearly basis but if
there are any issues that come up then yes.
Councilmember Reiman noted absent at approximately 9:00 P.M.
Councilmember asked Business Administrator's position was to
correct any inconsistencies.
Business Administrator stated that he was corrected inconsistencies.
Councilmember Reiman was noted present at approximately 9:02 P.M.
Mayor Failace stated in the past a desk audit would have been done.
Councilmember Santoro asked the Business Administrator Goldsack
why he didn't talk to Department Heads.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated he evaluated titles and salaries
not people. He said he did not want the Department Heads to be
biased.
Councilmember Santoro asked him about his daily responsibilities.
She asked him to keep a log of what complaints are answered. She
stated that in the Business Administrator's contract it states that he
shall rerrain rrom accepting any outside employment which would
impair his abilities to perform his duties as the Business Administrator.
She stated she wanted to make sure that he is aware of this.
Mayor Failace asked the Business Administrator ifhe had another job.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated he does have another job but
it does not affect his job as the Business Administrator. He stated he
works as the Tax Collector in Guttenberg in the evenings since August
1st.
Mayor Failace asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss
Personnel Matters and Contract Negotiations.
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2001
AGENDA MEETING
RESOLUTION #01-306
"RESOLUTION TO GO
INTO CLOSED SESSION
ADOPTED
CLOSED SESSION HELD
MEETING RE-OPENED
ADJOURNED
RESOLUTION #01-306 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Santoro and Reiman
RESOLUTION #01-306
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Fazekas, Quinones, Reiman, Rios, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative.
At approximately 9: 18 P.M., a Closed Session was held.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmember Reiman and Sohayda and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present the Agenda
Meeting was re-opened at approximately 10:26 P.M.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Santoro and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full Council present, there being no further
discussion, this meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:27 P.M.
ubmitted,
LEEN M. BARNEY, RMCI
Municipal Clerk
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