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The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor James A. Failace approximately
7:30 P.M. on Thursday, May 4,2000, Municipal CourtlPolice Facility,
230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember Patrick Crilley
" Jack Fazekas
Remy Quinones
Janet Santoro
Buddy Sohayda
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Also noted present was Business Administrator Nicholas Goldsack and
Douglas Walsh, Esq. representing Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin.
Noted absent were Councilmember O'Brien and Borough Attorney
Craig Coughlin.
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace.
The Clerk stated that on April 28, 2000, in full compliance with the
Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to
The Home News Tribune, the Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board.
ORDINANCE #00-17 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
hearing to be held on May 18, 2000, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Quinones and Sohayda voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Santoro voted no. Councilmember
O'Brien was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #00-17
"BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY APPROPRIATING
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $1,211,000 THEREFORE AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,153,000 BONDS OR
NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST
THEREOF"
1.
MAY 4, 2000
rouNClL MEE:ITI«;
ROIL CAl.L
PRAYER, PI.EIX;E
OF Al.l.EbIANCE
SIATEMENf OF
HEEfING NOITCE
ORDINANCE 100-17
CAPITAL IMPRQVFMENIS
FIRST READING
MAY 4, 2000
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Councilmember Santoro asked Business Administrator Goldsack how
many years the bond would be for and what the interest rate was.
Business Administrator Goldsack said these were Anticipation Bond
notes at 4 Y2%. He also stated this would be the most cost efficient
way to go and we would be paying only the interest and not on the
principal.
Councilmember Santoro asked Business Administrator Goldsack how
many years the bond was for.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated Bond Anticipation Notes for
seven years would be the most feasible way to go because payments
due will be for interest only.
Councilmember Santoro asked Business Administrator Goldsack the
average cost on the Bond.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated the average cost would be
$47,000 in interest on an annual basis.
Councilmember Santoro asked if there were any bond due that we
have been paying on.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated there were no permanent due
at this time. In five to seven years Sewer Bonds would be paid off.
Councilmember Santoro asked the Mayor for details on spending and
questioned why we were bonding and we were not taking these items
from the budget instead of the bonding for them and paying for ten
years.
Mayor Failace asked Business Administrator Goldsack to explain the
Bond Ordinance.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated the Council authorizes the
Bond, if we get a grant we can cancel any portion of the Bond.
Equipment may be needed or something else; we could then reallocate
some of the money.
Mayor Failace stated we need equipment, he doesn't want to raise
taxes.
Councilmember Santoro asked about the Anticipated Sewer Bonds.
Mayor Failace stated what about the Anticipated Bond for refurbishing
of Borough Hall and trying to get people moved out of the building.
Mayor Failace asked Councilmember Sohayda if his department is
able to work with the equipment they have.
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Councilmember Sohayda stated he didn't think so.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated this town does not have a
backhoe.
Mayor Failace stated every time this happens, and we cut back, it costs
more later. We need a fire truck, backhoe, a new Borough Hall, we
need to fix the sewers. Congressman Mendendez is looking for five
(5) million dollars in sewer money. There is possibly a bill where we
would be getting two and a half (2 Y2) million dollars a year then we
wouldn't have to worry or bond.
Councilmember Quinones stated she fully supports Police Director Elg
in his request for office and Police equipment.
Councilmember Santoro asked why these things are being coming out
of the bond money and was not included in the regular budget.
Councilmember Quinones stated her budget was cut $75,000.
Councilmember Santoro asked Councilmember Quinones who cut her
budget.
Councilmember Quinones stated the budget was cut by the Council,
Police Director Elg really needs these things and she will support the
Bond.
Mayor Failace stated equipment is need, Borough Hall needs to be
fixed and these things have needed to be addressed for a long time.
Councilmember Sohayda asked Business Administrator Goldsack if
the bond could be adjusted. He further stated his department needed a
backhoe, a compressor, a salt spreader and a roller.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated Bonds could be adjusted to
lower costs.
Mayor Failace agreed and stated the adjustment would not be up, it
would be adjusted down.
Councilmember Sohayda stated his department needed a backhoe, a
compressor, a salt spreader and a roller. He also stated when citizens
ask him to salt their streets he jokingly asked if he should carry the salt
on his back. He further stated he was not fond of spending other
people's money but these things were needed for the town for safety
reasons.
3.
MAY 4, 2000
aHŒm'S
(Continued)
MAY 4, 2000
BOOD ORDINANCE
100-17
APPROPRIATING
$1,211,000.00
VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROV1!MENI.'S
BE IT ORDAINED THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX,
NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thirds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The several improvements described in Section 3 of this
bond ordinance are hereby respectively authorized to be undertaken by
the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey as general improvements. For
the several improvements or purposes described in Section 3, there are
hereby appropriated the respective sums of money therein stated as the
appropriation made for each improvement or purpose, such sums
amounting in the aggregate to $1,211,000, including the aggregate sum
of $58,000 as the several down payments for the improvements or
purposes required by the Local Bond Law. The down payments have
been made available by virtue of provision for down payment or for
capital improvement purposes in one or more previously adopted
budgets.
Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the several improvements or
purposes not covered by application of the several down payments,
negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal
amount of $1,153,000 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In
anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, Negotiable bond anticipation
notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the
limitations prescribed by the by the Local Bond Law.
Section 3. The several improvements hereby authorized and several
purposes for which the bonds are to be issued, the estimated cost of
each improvement and the appropriation therefore, the estimated
maximum amount of bonds or notes to be issued for each
improvement and the period of usefulness of each improvement are as
follows
Purpose
Appropriation
And Estimated
Cost
Estimated
Maximum
Amount of
Bonds or
Notes
Period of
Usefulness
a)Acquisition and
Installation of
Communications equipment
For the Emergency
Management Department $28,500
$27,140
10 years
b )Acquisition of a new
equipped fire engine
$400,000
$380,950
10 years
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MAY 4, 2000
Estimated
Maximum
Appropriation Amount of BOOD ORDINANCE #00-17
And Estimated Bonds or Period of APPROPRIATING
Puroose Cost Notes Usefulness $1,211,000.00
VARIOUS CAPITAL
c )Acquisition of IMPROVFMENIS
(Continued)
equipment for the Fire
Department consisting
of a four-wheel drive
vehicle, air conditioners
and fire gear $70,000 $66,590 5 years
d)Acquisition of a
copier for the Health
Department $7,000 $6,600 5 years
e)Improvement of Borough
park facilities involving
acquisition and
installation of playground
equipment and site
improvements $100,000 $95,235 15 years
f)Acquisition of mowers
and a tractor for the
Parks Department $72,000 $69,000 5 years
g)Rehabilitation of
evidence room and
prisoner cells at the
Police Department $56,400 $53,000 15 years
h)Acquisition of
equipment for the Police
Department consisting of
in-car video, radar,
finger printing,
monitoring and radio
equipment, a recorder,
generator and rifles $109,500 $104,285 10 years
i)Acquisition of office
furniture for the Police
Department $10,000 $9,000 5 years
5.
MAY 4, 2000
BOOD ORDINANCE
100-17
(Continued)
Purpose
Appropriation
And Estimated
Cost
Estimated
Maximum
Amount of
Bonds or
Notes
Period of
Usefulness
j)Acquisition of equipment
for the Streets & Roads
Department consisting
of a backhoe, a mini-
roller, an air compressor
and a salt spreader $82,000
$78,000
5 years
k)Acquisition and
installation of
telecommunications
equipment $65,000
$61,900
5 years
I)Major repairs to all
municipally-owned
buildings $100,000
$95,235
10 years
m)Removal and
replacement of
underground
storage tanks $110,000
$104,855
15 years
TOTALS: $1,211,000
$1,153,000
The excess of the appropnatlOn for the improvements or purposes
aforesaid over the estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to be
issued therefore, as above stated, is the amount of the down payment
for each purpose.
Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued hereunder shall mature at
such times as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer;
provided that no note shall mature later than one year from its date.
The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such form
as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief
Financial Officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes
issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the Chief Financial Officer's
signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such
determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewed from time
to time subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-8 (a). The Chief
Financial Officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all of the notes
from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver them to the
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purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchase price plus
accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery thereof.
The Chief Financial Officer is directed to report in writing to the
governing body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale
or delivery of the notes pursuant to this ordinance is made. Such
report must include the amount, the description, the interest rate and
the maturity schedule of the notes sold the price obtained and the name
of the purchaser.
Section 5. The capital budget of the Borough of Carteret is hereby
amended to conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the extent
of any inconsistency herewith. The resolution in the form
promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the
amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the
Director of the Division of Local Government Services is on file with
the Clerk and is available there for public inspection.
Section 6. The following additional matters are hereby determined,
declared, recited and stated:
(a) The purposes described in Section 3 of this bond ordinance
are not current expenses. They are all improvements that the Borough
may lawfully undertake as general improvements, and no part of the
costs thereof has been or shall be specially assessed on property
specially benefited thereby.
(b) The average period of usefulness, computed on the basis of
the respective amounts of obligations authorized for each purpose and
the reasonable life thereof within the limitations of the Local Bond
Law, is 10.66 years.
(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement required by the Local
Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the office of the Clerk
and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the office
of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the
Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey. Such
statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough as defined in the
Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization of the bonds and
notes provided in this ordinance by $1,153,000 and the obligations
authorized herein will be within all debt limitations prescribed by that
Law.
(d) An aggregate amount not exceeding $242,200 for items of
expense listed in and permitted under N.J.S.A. 40A: 2-20 is included
in the estimated costs indicated herein for the purpose of
improvements.
7.
MAY 4, 2000
BOOD ORDINANCE #00-17
(Continued)
MAY 4, 2000
BOOD ORDINANCE
#00-17
(Continued)
ORDINANCE 100-18
REæLATING AND
ENFŒCING 1UlING
FIRsr READING
ORDINANCE #00-16
AMENDING SALARY
ORDINANCE 171-9
RE: SUPERVISOR
SÐJER DEPARIMENI
Section 7. Any grant moneys received for the purposes described in
Section 3 hereof shall be applied either to direct payment of the cost of
the improvements or to obligations authorized but not issued
hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are so used.
Section 8. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby pledged
to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on the
obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations shall
be direct unlimited obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The
obligations shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and
the Borough shall be obligated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the
taxable real property within the Borough for the payment of the
obligations and the interest thereon without limitation of rate or
amount.
Section 9. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after the first
publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the Local bond
Law.
ORDINANCE #00-18 was introduced and adopted on First Reading
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public
Hearing to be held on May 18, 2000, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda
voted in the affirmative. Counci¡member O'Brien was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #00-18
"AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE AND
ENFORCE TOWING, ROAD SERVICE AND
STORAGE OF VEHICLES IN THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX AND STATE OF NEW
JERSEY.
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #00-16 was introduced and passed
upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of
the Borough of Carteret held April 24, 2000. It was duly published in
The Home News Tribune on April 29, 2000, with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held May 4,
2000 at approximately 7:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the
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bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public
and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Sohayda and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present,
the public hearing was reconvened and the Mayor declared it open to
the public:
Borough resident, Mr. Carnevale, Sr. asked what the duties would be
and what the procedure for emergencies would be. He also questioned
why the rate of pay was not as the previous Supervisor in this
department.
Councilmember Crilley stated that the rate of pay was given in error.
The previous Supervisor was paid at a Superintendent rate. The pay
rate could not be taken away, it could have been frozen and became a
tenured position. This Council has to correct the situation with the
new Supervisor.
Councilmember Santoro asked if this individual was receiving the
higher pay rate at times.
Councilmember Crilley stated this was given in error.
Mr. Carnevale, Sr. asked Business Administrator Goldsack to clarify
the duties. He also asked clarification on emergency calls in the
middle of the night.
Business Administrator Goldsack stated that in addition to the
Superintendent the Borough also pays for a C-1 License. The person
with the C-1 license answers to the Engineer.
Councilmember Sohayda stated that there is a different pay rate for the
middle of the night calls.
There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
9.
MAY 4, 2000
ORDINANCE 100-16
(Continued)
PUBLIC HEARING
msaJSSIOO
HEARING ClDSED
MAY 4, 2000
ORDINANCE 100-16
AMENDING SALARY
ORDINANCE 171-9
SUPERVISOR
SÐJER DEPARIMENI
AOOPfED
MEEITNG OPENED
PUBLIC INPlJI' 00
AIL RESOUJITOOS
<XMfENTS
MEEITNG ClDSED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones
ORDINANCE # 00-16
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND
FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENT OF
SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICALS AND
EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Crilley, Fazekas, Quinones and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Council member Santoro voted no. Councilmember O'Brien was
noted absent.
Approved and adopted: Mav 8, 2000
Introduced: A1Jril 24. 2000
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
With notice of Public Hearing: April 29. 2000
Hearing Held Mav 4. 2000
Approved by: Mavor James A. Failace
Advertised as finally adopted: May 9.2000
A copy of each Resolution was placed upon the table for public review
prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Crilley and unanimous
affirmation vote of the full Council present, the meeting was opened
for public input on all Resolutions.
John Sudia, 40 Cypress Street, referring to Resolutions #00-150, asked
for explanation on legal matters.
Mayor Failace stated this is done for legal matters and the labor
attorneys are needed because this is pertaining to labor.
There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Quinones and Crilley and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
10.
RESOLUTION #00-140 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones
RESOLUTION #00-140
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OT THE
2000 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #00-141 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones
RESOLUTION #00-141
"AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX
AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
11.
MAY 4, 2000
RESOWfIOO 100-140
AHENf.tŒNf OF
2000 TEMPORARY
BUIX;EI
AOOPfED
RESOWfIOO 100-141
REFUNDING TAX!SÐJER
OVERPAYMENTS
AOOPfED
MAY 4, 2000
RESOWfIOO 100-142
APPROVING ŒANGE
ORDER $1,531.87
AOOPfED
RESOWfIOO #00-143
SEITlHIENT
ROBERT TALALAI
AOOPfED
RESOWfIOO #00-144
REAFFIRMING
APPOINll1ENT
HADIYAH MUlWt1AD
WELFARE D:£RæIOR
AOOPfED
RESOLUTION #00-142 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones
RESOLUTION #00-142
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #00-143 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda
RESOLUTION #00-143
"AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT TALALAI"
Was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #00-144 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Crilley
RESOLUTION #00-144
"RE-AFFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF
HADIY AH MUHAMMAD TO THE POSITION OF
WELFARE DIRECTOR"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
12.
RESOLUTION # 00-145 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Sohayda
RESOLUTION #00-145
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
CARTERET BOARD OF HEALTH"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #00-146 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones
RESOLUTION #00-146
"AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LIABILITY
CLAIM DEDUCTffiLE-M. MATERAZZO"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #00-147 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Sohayda
RESOLUTION # 00-147
"AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT WITH METRICOM, INC."
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
13.
MAY 4, 2000
RESOWfIOO 100-145
APPOINTING MEMBEES
OF THE BOARD OF HEALlH
AOOPfED
RESOWfIOO 100-146
AUlliORIZING PA'fMmf
H. MATERAZZO
AOOPfED
RESOWfIOO 100-147
AGREEMENT
HEI'RIŒI1, INC.
AOOPfED
MAY 4, 2000
<XMfENTS
RESOU1fIOO 100-148
RELEASE LEIN-
S. MOYLAN
TABLED
RESOWfIOO #00-149
COLI..Ex:TIVE
BARGAINING
LOCAL 3850
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<XHIDITS
Councilmember Crilley thanked Councilmember Fazekas for the fine
job he did on the bargaining committee with the Metricom agreement.
RESOLUTION # 00-148 was introduced by the Mayor and was
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sohayda and Crilley
RESOLUTION #00-148
"AUTHORIZING RELEASE OF LIEN"
was Tabled. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION # 00-149 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones
RESOLUTION #00-149
"AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Mayor Failace thanked Local 3850, he also stated bargaining was fair
and equitable. The Mayor stated that Local 3850 would extend some
hours to help citizens take care of business, which was not easy to do.
He also stated this was a four (4) year contract with 2, 3, 3 1/2, and 3
Y2 % contract. He further stated the Borough makes out and the
Employees make out; both were a little mad. He thanked everyone for
being fair.
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14.
RESOLUTION # 00-150 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones
RESOLUTION # 00-150
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT
FOR LEGAL SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of and Application for ABC
Licenses-2000-2001 Renewals. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers
Quinones and Crilley and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Council members present, it was ordered to be turned over to the Police
Department for investigation.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
Woodbridge Township - Public Hearing on May 2, 2000, Re: Land
Use & Development Ordinance, Time Limit for Decision & Effect.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
Woodbridge Township - Resolution No.2, adopted by the Municipal
Council of The Township of Woodbridge on April 17, 2000, Re: The
ban of Methyl Teritary Butyl Ether.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
Middlesex County - Resolution requesting Union County Board of
Chosen Freeholders to notify Middlesex County and its Municipalities
of Linden Transfer Station hearing.
The clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from
South Brunswick Township - Public Hearing Held April 18, 2000, Re:
Resolution in Opposition of Assembly Bill A-1309/ Senate Bill S-866,
Regarding Access to Public Records.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present all
Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file.
15.
MAY 4, 2000
RESOWfIOO #00-150
PROFESSIOOAl.
SERVICES-GENOVA,
BURNS & VEROOIA
NOr TO EXCEED
$30,000.00
RE: VARIOUS
UhAL HA'ITEES
AOOPfED
APPLICATIOOS:
ABC LICENSES
2000 RENÐJAL')
aH1UNICATIOOS:
Iß)J)ßRI]X;E
HIDDl.ESEX rouNIY
SOU'lli BRUNSWICK
MAY 4, 2000
AMENDING BIlL LIsr
SÐJER SEPARATI<I¡
PRQJEX;f PHASE 1
$76,791.86 AND
$4,495.78
PAYMENT
OF BIILS
REPORTS
DEPARIMENI
SIANDING
<XH1ITIEES
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Quinones and Crilley a Motion
was made to Amend the Bill List to include the payment to Stacey
Contracting for Phase I Sewer Separation Project on Linden and
Lowell Street. The Bid amount was $76,791.86 and $4,495.78. Upon
individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Quinones,
Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative. Council member
O'Brien was noted absent.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Crilley all bills
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were
ordered to be paid as amended. Upon individual roll call vote Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
1. Clerk's Office - April 2000
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Santoro and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, all reports
were ordered to be received and placed on file.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Santoro said she
and Business Administrator Goldsack met with the contractors for the
Library and Senior Center, the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
has expired on the Community Center side. She does not want to
renew this until all work is done; they are trying to push the company
along. The company has told them it will be done in ten (10) days.
She is looking towards the next meeting to have this opened up and
move people in there as soon as possible. She further stated that she
met with the Assistant Commissioner in Trenton about Borough HalL
They will be sending a letter outlining what they will be helping us
with and what grants and loans are available to us for Fire Equipment.
She has the tape from BPI regarding the Linden Transfer station and
welcomes everyone to view this tape. Borough Attorney Coughlin
was noted absent, Councilmember Santoro asked if we were moving
on interested parties. She reported progress.
16.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Member Quinones
read Committee Chairman O'Brien's report. She said we were waiting
for a response from Discretionary Aid. She also asked everyone to
please return his or her Census; we are only at a 71 % return rate. We
would like to have a 100 % return rate which would be beneficial to
the Borough. She reported progress.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Fazekas said we did receive the long
awaited air conditioner, and he anticipates the installation. He thanked
Jazz Photo Corporation, which donated a camera, which will be used
for fire scene investigations. He also thanked the Waterous Company.
The Carteret Fire Department hosted a fire pump training class, which
was supervised by the company and was attended by fifty people.
This is provided to area fire companies free of charge. He further
thanked Carteret Fire Department for their role in the recent fire at
International Processing Company, which lasted six hours. He noted
we are getting a great response to our CPR and First Aid Classes. We
will be contacting coaches from Little League and SoftbalL Courses
will be held Tuesday May 23 and June 7 at 7:00 P.M. Interested
parties can contact Fire Headquarters at 541-8000.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Crilley reported
progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Quinones thanked Robert Talalai,
Cindy DeCamp, and Susan Skoczypiec for their role in the
neighborhood watch program. She encouraged everyone to attend the
next meeting to be held at the Carteret Court Room May 17, 2000.
She said the Special Investigations Unit is doing welL We are still in
the process of interviewing candidates for the Police Department. She
reported progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sohayda said we were
cutting more and more trees. We started painting no parking areas.
Mr. Kazio is prepping three new police cars and getting them ready for
service. The Sewer Department is cleaning sewers every day. He
reported progress.
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MAY 4, 2000
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( Continued)
MAY 4, 2000
SIANDING
<XHU'ITEES
(Continued)
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Santoro said the
swearing in and reorganization meeting was last night she asked for
meeting at the end of May. Sewer work outside of High School will
be finished shortly. She forwarded the residency problem.
PROCLAHATIOO :
DAY OF PRAYER
Mayor Failace read the following proclamation:
PROCLAIMING A DAY OF PRAYER
IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
WHEREAS, Civic prayers and national days of prayer have a long and
venerable history in our constitutional republic, dating back to the First
Continental Congress in 1775; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence, our first statement as
Americans of national purpose and identity, made "the Laws of Nature
and Nature's God" the foundation of our United States of America and
asserted that people have inalienable rights that are God-given; and
WHEREAS, The Supreme Court has affirmed the right of state
legislature to open their sessions with prayer and the Supreme Court
and the U.S. Congress themselves begin each day with prayer; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, legislation setting aside the first Thursday in
May in each year as a National Day of prayer was passed unanimously
by both Houses of Congress and signed by President Ronald Reagan;
and
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for
Americans of all faiths to Join in united prayer to acknowledge our
dependence on God, to give thanks for blessings received, to request
healing for wounds endured, and to ask God to guide our leaders and
bring wholeness to the United States and her citizens; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper to give thanks to God by observing
a day of prayer in the Borough of Carteret when all may acknowledge
our blessings and express gratitude for them, while recognizing the
need for strengthening religious and moral values in our State and
Nation;
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES A. FAILACE, Mayor of the Borough
of Carteret do hereby proclaim the first Thursday in May, 2000, to be
designated as:
"A DAY OF PRAYER IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
and encourage the citizens of the Borough of Carteret to observe the
day in the ways appropriate to its importance and significance.
Mayor Failace read the following Proclamation into the minutes of the
meeting:
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society has become one of the
Nation's best known voluntary agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Carteret Post Office and its employees are sponsoring
"Breast Cancer Awareness Day" on Tuesday, May 9, 2000, 10:00
A.M.; and
WHEREAS, Community support is necessary tll making this
campaign successful; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Body of the Borough of Carteret urges
members of the community to support this campaign by purchasing
"Breast Cancer Awareness Stamps" at the Carteret Post Office and
show their support for this important cause; and
WHEREAS, through their tireless time and efforts, the employees of
the Carteret Post Office are dedicated to helping "Stamp Out This
Deadly Disease."
NOW, THEREFORE, I JAMES A. FAILACE, Mayor of the Borough
of Carteret do hereby proclaim
TUESDA Y, MAY 9, 2000
as
"BREAST CANCER AWARENESS DAY"
in the Borough of Carteret, New Jersey.
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MAY 4, 2000
PROCLAHATIOO :
DAY OF PRAYER
(Continued)
PROCLAHATIOO :
BREASI CANCER
AWARENESS DAY
MAY 4, 2000
PROCLAHATIOO :
POLIœ WEEK
MAY 12-17, 2000
Mayor Failace read the following Proclamation into the minutes of the
meeting:
POLICE WEEK
MAY 12-17, 2000
WHEREAS, the Congress and President of the United States have
designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, and the week in
which it falls as Police Week; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agency of the
Borough of Carteret play an essential role in safeguarding the rights
and freedoms of the citizens of the Borough of Carteret; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the
problems, and duties and responsibilities of their police department,
and that members of our police department recognize their duty to
serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them
against violence or disorder, and by protecting the innocent against
deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation; and
WHEREAS, the police department of the Borough of Carteret has
grown to be a modern and scientific law enforcement agency which
unceasingly provides a vital public service;
NOW, THEREFORE, I JAMES A. FAILACE, MAYOR OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET call upon all citizens of Carteret and
upon all patriot, civil and educational organizations to observe the
week of May 12th through May 19th, 2000 as Police Week with
appropriate ceremonies in which all of our people may join in
commemorating police officers, past and present, who by their faithful
and loyal devotions to their communities and, in doing so, have
established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for
preserving the rights and security of all citizens.
I FURTHER call upon all citizens of the Borough of Carteret to
observe Monday, May 15, 2000 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in
honor of those peace officers who, through their courageous deeds,
have lost their lives or have become disabled in the performance of
duty.
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Mayor Failace stated that we are an interested party in the Linden
Transfer Station, which means we will be notified first hand as soon as
it happens. He thanked the Fire Department for all they do and for
inviting himself and the Council to the state awards dinner and stated
everyone had an enjoyable time. The Mayor and Business
Administrator Goldsack met with the Turnpike, the County to discuss
what will happen to the town. The County came up with four
alternatives to the Turnpike. The bridge might be widened to allow
two lanes of traffic onto the Turnpike; a road directly to the Turnpike
after widening the road. Take out Carteret Gardens and CVS for a
ramp. Bridge from West Carteret, a fly over which would widen the
bridge and change Roosevelt Avenue traffic for both ways. At this
time the Turnpike is doing a study and will be done hopefully soon at
this point they are still uncommitted. The Turnpike stated it will take
until the end of the year, the Mayor feels this means it will take at least
a couple of years. The Mayor stated we need this done, he has made
several calls to Congressman Menendez, but has missed him. He will
make a continued effort to contact him so we can move forward a lot
quicker. The Turnpike has committed, but they have not committed to
anything specific. The Mayor felt this was a good meeting and that we
have finally made a first step towards helping this problem.
Councilmember Crilley stated he spoke to Assemblyman Wisniewski,
who introduced a bill against the Transfer Station in Linden. There
will be a hearing Monday at The State Annex today in Trenton from
The Solid Waste Management Commission this is a Public Hearing.
Further information can be obtained from Assemblyman Wisniewski's
office in Sayreville.
Upon MMS&C, by Council members Sohayda and Crilley and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present,
the meeting was opened for public discussion.
John Sudia wanted to thank the Council for finally recognizing the
Police and Fire in the Bond Ordinance. He has been receiving calls
from residents in Chrome about abandoned properties and evidence of
squatters. Mr. Sudia spoke to Tony Neibert, Building Department and
Chris Elg, Police Director. He asked that the Borough Attorney begin
possible condemnation procedures against the abandoned or poorly
maintained properties all around town.
Mayor Failace stated the council is looking into all the abandoned
properties in town and has spoken to Tony Niebert about this.
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MAY 4, 2000
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PUBLIC msaJSSIOO
MAY 4, 2000
PUBl.IC
DIsæSSIOO
(Continued)
Laurie Makwinski, Borough Resident, stated she has concerns
regarding Chrome Park. Little League playing baseball with glass all
over the field, April 24th there was a fight. Six Police cars were there,
a kid had a gun.
Mayor Failace stated he spoke to Business Administrator about getting
a machine to clean up the glass. He assured Ms. Makwinski the
Council is doing everything to ensure the children are safe. The
Mayor also stated he and the Police Commissioner are willing to have
a meeting with parents and some of the Council.
Jerry Holliman, coach of one of the girls' teams that was playing on
Chrome Field when this incident took place. He stated that it was
pretty scary for the thirteen (13) little girls aged 6-10 years old, the six
or seven parents and himself. He is responsible and has been told by
parents the girls will not play there again, he asked the Council to hold
the meeting before the next scheduled softball game.
Mayor Failace reassured Mr. Holliman the Council will set the
meeting up as soon as possible. He also stated that last year there was
a riot in Carteret Park, with Police Cars present which took place
between the two fields and not one coach or parent has come to the
Council to say they would not play in Carteret Park.
An unidentified woman Resident stated there were no guns involved.
Councilmember Santoro stated she believed night games were stopped
in Carteret Park for a while right after this incident.
An Unidentified Woman stated the crowd did not disperse and were
not afraid of Police.
Councilmember Quinones stated she would have further discussions
with Police Commissioner Elg. The Council wants the games to
continue at Chrome Field and will put a Police Officer present to
prevent this situation from happening in the future if need be.
22.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Crilley and Sohayda and unanimous affirmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:25 P.M.
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KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, R
Municipal Clerk
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MAY 4, 2000
AIlJOURNED
MAY 4, 2000
24.
A Special Meeting was held by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Carteret on Thursday, May 4, 2000, 8:35 P.M., Municipal
Court/Po1ice Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
PRESENT
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Mayor James A. Failace
Councilmember Patrick Crilley
" " Jack Fazekas
" " Remy Quinones
" " Janet Santoro
" " Buddy Sohayda
Noted absent were Councilmember James O'Brien and Borough
Attorney Craig Coughlin.
Also noted present were Douglas Walsh, Esq., Business Administrator
Nicholas Goldsack, Victor Kazio, Michael Carnevale and Robert
Kately.
STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE
Mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on
the bulletin board on April 28, 2000.
PURPOSE OF MEETING
To adopt a Resolution to go into Closed Session, Re: Personnel
Matters.
RESOLUTION #00-139 (B) was introduced by the Mayor and
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Sohayda
RESOLUTION #00-139 (B)
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Quinones, Santoro and Sohayda voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
MEETING CLOSED
At approximately 8:36 P.M., the meeting was closed to the public.
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ROLL CALL
NOTED ABSENT
ALSO PRESENT
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
PURPOSE OF MEETING
RESOLUTION #OO-139B
RESOLUTION TO
GO INTO CLOSED
SESSION
MEETING CLOSED
AY 4, 2000
MEETING OPENED
EETING OPENED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sohayda and Quinones and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the
meeting was opened to the public at approximately 9:07 P.M.
ADJOURNED
DJOURNED
There being no further discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sohayda and Quinones and unanimous affirmative
vote of the five (5) members present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:08 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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HLEEN M. BARNE , RMC/C~
Municipal Clerk
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