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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999/01/14 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting January 21, 1999 was held on January 14, 1999, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor James A. Fai1ace Councilmember Crilley " Fazekas " Gutowski " Mancuso " O'Brien " Quinones Also noted present 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 January 8, 1999. Mayor Failace asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Litigation and Personnel Matters. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and O'Brien RESOLUTION #99-16 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. At approximately 7:04 P.M. a Closed Session was held. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Councilmembers present this meeting was opened to the public at approximately 7 :30 P.M. TO ADDRESS THE GOVERNING BODY: Jim ...(inaudible)... and Steve ...(inaudible)... from Rural Metro Addressed the Governing Body. Jim said Rural Metro is a private ambulance service who would assist in responding to First Aid calls during the weekday. He said this service is already being provided in other towns. He said they do accept most insurance coverage. He said JANUARY 14. 1999 AGENDA MEETING ROLL CALL STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION #99-16 ADOPTED CLOSED SESSION MEETING OPENED RURAL METRO JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING RURAL METRO CON'T TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES in a case in which the individual does not have insurance .. . (inaudible).. .doesn't go to collections. He said they accept assignments for all insurance companies. He said they are required by law to send 20% ofthe bill to Medicare patients. Councilmember Crilley said he had spoken with one of them on the phone. He said he also spoke with the First Aid Squad in a meeting the other night and they gave some information on what .. .(inaudible)... He said his has a few questions. He asked if there would be a problem covering a twelve-hour time frame from 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., which is the problem time frame within the Borough. Jim from Rural Metro said no that would not be a problem. Councilmember Crilley asked if a certified staff would man the ambulances. He asked if the individuals responding to the calls would be EMT certified and the drivers as well or would the drivers only have the basic First Aid Certification. Jim from Rural Metro said they are all ...(inaudible)... He said by state law they have to have at least two that are certified. Councilmember Crilley said ok he does remember that being mentioned about the state law. He said Rural is only required to have two certified whereas in the Borough's case because they are a volunteer squad they could have one EMT and one certified CPR. - Jim from Rural Metro said they fall under different guidelines from the Department of Health. Councilmember Crilley asked if Rural would be usmg its own ambulance and equipment. Jim from Rural said that is correct. Councilmember Crilley asked if the materials used on a call would be billed to the patient or insurance. Jim from Rural said oxygen or disposables are billable but that is sent into the ...(inaudible)... they don't pay. Councilmember Crilley asked about the liabilities for the workers and drivers all came through Rural. The response to this question from Jim from Rural Metro is totally inaudible. Councilmember Crilley asked if Rural would be housing the ambulance in the Borough. - Jim from Rural said this was discussed with the squad. He said usually wherever it is best suited to be used. He said if the First Aid building is the best place then it would be left there. Councilmember Crilley said " so you're looking to house it in the Borough and not your place." 2 Jim from Rural said the vehicle stays within the boundaries of the town. He said there are no requirements that they have to be at the squad building. Councilmember Crilley said if the Borough chooses to go with this an accommodation would be made. Jim from Rural said the crews are not allowed to roam to different municipalities if they are assigned to Carteret. Councilmember Crilley said correct if they are assigned here then they stay here. He also asked about the second call, the back up. Jim from Rural said in other municipalities what is usually done is the one truck is dedicated and that is a guarantee. He said what the other towns have done is put them on a Mutual Aid list. He said their main office would be called in but there is no guarantee for the second truck but normally one will be available. Mayor Failace asked could it be a one-year contract. Jim from Rural said yes the contract could be for one year, and he said there is always the thirty/ninety days where the Borough could cancel the agreement. Councilmember Crilley said he would like to sit down with Rural, First Aid and the Council to make sure everyone is in agreement and everything is in order and then come to an agreement one way or the other. He said he feels the agreement would have to be between the Borough and Rural rather then the First Aid Squad. He said the First Aid is a separate corporation. Mayor Failace said if there is nothing else then the Council would be in contact with them. Borough Engineer to Address the Governing Body. His report read as follows: 1) Municipal Projects. A) Under Storage Tanks - NJDEP Compliance - Borough Engineer Beninato said the NJDEP has issued a Memorandum of Understanding approving the Borough's request to extend operations of UST's program. As a result of the Borough's efforts, there will be no fines and/or penalties imposed upon the Borough from the NJDEP for UST operations after the December 22, 1998 compliance deadline. The following steps are currently plarmed for the Borough's UST location: Public Works Facility - Finalize plans for the UST closure and the new AST installation. Police Station _ The current plan is to close the existing UST and either replace it with an AST or convert the heating system at the Police Station to gas. The cost of these alternatives needs to be evaluated. Abandoned WWTP - The existing UST's need to be closed in accordance with the regulations. The estimated cost to complete the engineering, laboratory and testing services and the tank closures is in the amount of approximately $58,800 as broken down on the attached cost summary. Authorization is requested for the engineering, laboratory and testing services in the amount of $23,000, which will be performed on the basis of a not to exceed budget. JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING RURAL METRO CON'T BOROUGH ENGINEER 3 JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BOROUGH ENGINEER CON'T B) Waterfront Development Project - Borough Engineer Beninato said his office has been informed by the NJDEP that they have received the remedial investigation report that was filed for the DuPont property adjacent to the Borough's Waterfront Park project site. A meeting is scheduled with the NJDEP on January 20th to review the file in order to determine if there are any issues affecting the Waterfront Development Project. His Office will stay in communication with Green Acres as it relates to the efforts on this matter. 2) Sewer Facilities: A) Hermann Street Relief Sewer and Linden Street and Lowell Street Sewer Separation Contract No. 98-11 - Borough Engineer Beninato said the construction of the Sewer Separation Project on the Phase 1 portion of Linden Street and Lowell Street has been completed. The Relief Sewer for Hermarm Street is approximately 50 percent complete. B) Hill District Sewer Investigation - Borough Engineer Beninato said his office has completed the preliminary investigation of the Hill District Area as it pertains to extraneous flow sources and capacity issues within the system. A report has been prepared and has been forwarded, to the Borough, as well as the NJDEP. In addition, Municipal Maintenance Company, Inc. has completed the investigation of the existing sewage pumps at the Hayward Street Sewage Pumping Station and Bergen Street Pumping Station. Based upon the condition of the pumps at both pumping stations, it is recommended, that the Borough purchase two new pumps for each station and rebuild two of the remaining pumps for spares. Premature failure of various pump system components have been identified including power cables, that may have been affected by the constituents in the sanitary sewer discharges entering the pumping stations. Weare investigating the potential causes for the wastewater characteristics in order to identify the appropriate remedies and corrosive resistant pump materials. C) Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program and System Rehabilitation Borough Engineer Beninato said a copy of the draft Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program, which has been presented to the Borough, has been forwarded to the Middlesex County Utilities Authority for review and comment. Upon receiving their comments the Program can be finalized for adoption by the Borough. To effectively proceed with the sewer system project, the Borough is considering the Clean Water Financing program through the NJDEP as a financing mechanism. In order to be considered for the next fiscal year program a Letter of Commitment must be sent to the NJDEP by February I, 1999. Also, prior to submitting a Letter of Commitment, a pre-application meeting must be held with the Department. A pre- application meeting has been scheduled for January 27th at the DEP and a Letter of Commitment has been drafted for the Borough. A copy of the draft letter is attached to this report. The Program's submittal deadlines are identified below: Plarming Documents Design Documents Loan Application June 7, 1999 February 7, 2000 March 6, 2000 Upon concurrence by the Borough to go forward with the Financing Program, we will prepare the scope of work and budget for the engineering and preparation of the PI arming Documents. The overall project budget estimate to be forwarded to the DEP is in the amount of 4 $8,000,000, which IS a preliminary cost estimate to address the following: · III Reduction · Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation · Storm Water System Improvements Parallel with this financing application the Borough will continue to pursue funding through the Federal Government. Mayor and Council gave permission to proceed. D) Bergen and Hayward Street Pumping Stations - Electrical Improvements - Borough Engineer Beninato said the plan and specifications have been completed for the electrical improvements at the Bergen and Hayward Street Pumping Stations. We will schedule advertisement dates with the Borough Clerk's office and get this project underway. As a reminder, this project involves the replacement of the failing components in the wet wells, which have been subject to submergence during flooding conditions. 2) Road Projects: A) Industrial Road Extension - Borough Engineer Beninato said he has been in contact with the NJDOT regarding the funding and schedule for the Industrial Road Extension project. Based upon this communication. It is our understanding that a Guidance Document will be sent to the Borough over the next one to two month period. Councilmember Fazekas said he thinks it is imperative to get someone to look at the exit 12 exchanged especially with the expansion road extending into Woodbridge. He said the truck traffic would then mcrease. Mayor Failace said he called Woodbridge to discuss the Industrial Road extension and to find out where they stand on their portion of the Industrial Road Proj ect. He said they are still waiting on some businessmen to make a decision on whether they want to do the road or not. He said he spoke with Tim Dacie and it looks like it will be a while before they are even close to making a decision. He said he told them basically if that were the case the road would be dropped off at the end of the Abattoir because the Borough could not wait much longer. He said that is not what the Borough wants to do but he does not see any other way to move if they are not going to do anything. He said Tim told him something that bothers him a little bit. He was told that the $2,000,000 the Borough got, he was under the impression the Borough got this money and had $2,000,000 to spend on this road and after getting the designs the Borough gets the money and spends it, or does it take a lot longer and many other process to go through with the Federal Government. Borough Engineer Beninato said there are two approaches the Federal Government takes with funding for roadway projects. He said the one approach is which is similar to the Industrial Road Exchange. He said the state implements the projects as the design agency and the agency implements it and it is pointed through the Federal Government. He said this project is being handled like a DOT Local Aid project so the Federal Government has given the money to DOT to issue it to the municipality to carry the project through. He said now the Borough JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BOROUGH ENGINEER CON'T 5 JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BOROUGH ENGINEER CON'T designs it and implements.. .(inaudible)... the guidance document we are waiting for from DOT. He said it tells the Borough the steps that must be taken in order to satisfy the DOT, State requirements as well as the Federal requirements. He said there are additional environmental analysis that need to be undertaken to satisfy Federal Govemment. He said there are some suspect areas with regards to the extension of that roadway through potentially contaminated areas. He said there are some sites back there that have been questionable so there will have to be an assessment for those properties. Mayor Failace said ok, because it was made to sound like as though it would be years and years before the Borough would be able to spend that money. Borough Engineer Beninato said it might take time to go through the environmental assessment, through the planning of alignment, as well as the funding. He said it is not a matter of design and construction next year it will take a little longer than that. Mayor Failace said he feels the Borough is going to have to go ahead and he hates to do things this way but he does not believe Woodbridge is any way near making a decision. B) Road Evaluation Program - Borough Engineer Beninato said the Road Evaluation Program is substantially complete and we are in the process of compiling the evaluation data for the report. Attached to this report is an advanced copy of the roadway-rating sUlllffiary based upon the factors, which were taken into consideration in the evaluation. Interestingly, the evaluation concluded with the highest priority for Louis Street, which has received a grant from the NJDOT through the Local Aid Program. Upon receiving input and concurrence from Mayor and Council and the Road Department Director on the roadway priorities, we will proceed with the following: · Finalize the report. · Prepare budget estimates for the prioritized roadways. · Notify the utility companies of the roadways considered for improvement. · Identify Borough owned utility needs in the selected priority roadways. The proposed schedule for the roadway improvements should allow for the identification and correction of utility needs in the spring of each year and the roadway improvements to be completed the following fall. I therefore request review and comment on the attached priority list in order to continue with this program. C) Street Scape Projects - Borough Engineer Beninato said preliminary street scape concept plans have been prepared for Roosevelt Avenue from Essex Street to Arthur Street and for the Municipal Complex area. A meeting was held with Councilman Fazekas and John Riggio to discuss the concept plans and receive their input. Along with the plans we prepared preliminary construction cost estimate which should be sufficient to allow the Borough to proceed with funding applications (copies attached). The Municipal Complex concept plan was prepared with the assistance of Potter Associates who provide a concept sketch for the project. The estimated project cost for the Roosevelt Avenue - 6 project is approximately $610,000.00 excluding off-street parking, property acquisition and building demolition. The estimated project cost for the Municipal Complex project is approximately $980,000.00 Upon receiving review comments from Mayor and Council on the Roosevelt Avenue concept plans a meeting should be scheduled with the Middlesex County Engineering Department to discuss the project. Also, meetings should be scheduled with the interested business and property owners in the area of the project to discuss the project scope and involvement. Also a meeting should be scheduled to discuss the Municipal Complex Project with the Mayor, Council Representative(s) John Riggio, Potter Associates and our office. Unable to transcribe this portion of the meeting due to tape malfunctions. According to meeting notes a letter was received about Sewer user (.. .inaudible...) from residents. Mayor and Council were asked to please review. According to meeting notes Councilmember Mancuso discussed the following: Down spouts, Street Sweeping, Milik Street drainage and road opening, and paving. Per meeting notes Borough Attorney Coughlin said he would send PSE&G a letter as well as other utility companies. Per meeting notes there was a discussion regarding the estimated cost to put fans in the Municipal Garage. At approximately 8:47 P.M. Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent. Tape back on. John Riggio from Community Development addressed the Governing Body. He stated he wanted to talk about COAH, give brief overview on the finances and go away with at least a consensus to hire an outside consulting firm. He distributed a report showing the original balance verses the money that had been utilized from COAH in regard to low-income housing. He stated of the money given the Borough from East Amwell, Cranbury and Readington there is still about $185,000.00 left to be utilized. He said there are still nine units to be finished and they have to be completed by July 1, 2003. He said at the bottom of the report there is a note about the money the Borough has to work with each year. He said, as of April 1, 1999 the $214,000.00 was money leftover from Readington after $250,000.00 was given to start the Cardinal China Project. He said in May of the same year the Borough gets a transferred amount of money from East Amwell approximately $100,000.00 as well as another $214,000.00 from Readington minus another $250,000.00 owed for Cardinal China. He said the approximate working money for this year would be $528,000.00 He said approximately every year from 1999 the Borough will have a little over a Yz million dollars, year 2000 $564,000.00, April 1 st $564,000.00, and 2002 the Borough will have $464,000.00. Councilmember Crilley asked if development commitments are done in 1999. He said the Borough's commitments to developers that have already been made are done for this year. JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BOROUGH ENGINEER CON'T TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES NOTED ABSENT TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES JOHN RIGGIO 7 JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING JOHN RIGGIO John Riggio said yes, they are done for this year. He said do not forget he did not count any moneys for Cranbury because the Borough is not 100% sure of the direction it is going to take yet. He said less interest the full amount of operating money is 2 billion dollars. He said this is exactly the finance the Borough is going to be working with to do the COAH projects. He said after investigating and listening to COAH it looks like it would be in the best interest of Carteret to go out and hire the professional services of a consulting firm. He said what's nice about that is any thing spent with the consulting firm will be of no cost to the Borough of Carteret. He said everything that comes out of payment is part of COAH. He said COAH allows 20% of soft cost against the hard cost. He said actually Carteret is not going to be spending any money. He said it would be in the Borough's best interest to hire some rehab firm that does rehab proj ects and takes care of them from the beginning to the end. He said also be sure when developing the contracts to include the items need to be included in order for Carteret to still maintain control of the entire project. He said what he would like to go away with is a consensus that he can submit a resolution to hire outside firms at no cost to Carteret. Mayor Failace said he does not think the Council would have any problems with that. He asked if Mr. Riggio would be giving the Council a name. Mr. Riggio said he has a name he is going to give the Borough Attorney Coughlin a copy of a contract to review and make suggestions and final approval. He said should anyone have any question he will be available. RECESS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the meeting was in recess at approximately 9:00 P.M. RECONVENED At approximately 9:10 P.M. the meeting was reconvened. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL December 8, 1997 January I, 1998 March 19, 1998 April 2, 1998 RESOLUTIONS 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses. 2. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 3. Designating Official Depositories. 4. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Game Distributers Licenses for 1999. 8 5. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Device Licenses for 1999. 6. Refund of Tax an/or Sewer Fee Overpayment. 7. Appointing Members to the Urban Enterprise Zone Advisory Committee. 8. Authorizing execution of TW A Consent Form - Matzel & Mumford Organization. 9. Amendment to the 1999 Temporary Budget. 10. Authorizing Purchase from State Contractors for 1999. 11. Approving the Renewal of Mid-State Credit Union - Parking Lot Lease. 12. Approving Dog Warden Contract for 1999. 13. Amending Short Term Disability Payments for 1999. 1. Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - Applications for new membership, Wayne Malek & Chris Wisniewski. 2. Volunteer Fire Co. #2 - Application for membership, Ronald Sikora. 3. David R. Bass - Renewal of Junkyard License. 1. Townships of East Brunswick & Edison - Resolutions opposing disposal of New York City or State municipal solid waste in the State of New Jersey. 2. Ferrara and Associates - Petition of Academy Express, Inc. for Atlantic City bus service & revised Street by Street description. 3. Jerry Casser, Esq. - Petition of Leisure Time Tours for Atlantic City bus service. 4. Township of Monroe - resolution regarding proposed legislation concerning Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act. 5. Middlesex Water Company - Public Hearing, 2/24/99, Woodbridge, NJ - Re: Rate Increase. - Mayor Failace said to check and see if a resolution was ever past opposing this if not Borough Attorney Coughlin is to do a letter opposing. 1. Air Pollution - September 1998. 2. Board of Health - November 1998. 3. Clerk's Office - December 1998. Unable to transcribe this portion of the meeting due to tape malfunctions. The information listed below was done per meeting notes. 1. Uszula Hetmanczyk - Request to lease or purchase property on Chrome Avenue. - To be placed on Hold JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING RESOLUTIONS' CON'T APPliCATIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION 9 JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION CON'T TRANSCRIBER'S NOTES 2. NJ DOP - a) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment, Payroll Clerk. Date of Disposition, 1/23/1999. - Council said to ask for updated list. Try and ask for an extension. b) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - Public Safety Telecommunicator. Date of Disposition, 3/9/99. Provisional Serving - Joy Walko. - To be put on Resolution. 3. Scottsdale Insurance Company - Request for Payment of Liability Deductibles: a) Lynch, T. - $119.30 b) Nix, K. - $5,105.60 - Council gave ok. 4. 1999 Wrecker Ordinance & Licenses. Council agreed to extend 1998 list - put on Resolution. 5. Police Department - Request to move bus stops at Washington & Columbus Schools. - This would be placed on hold. Tape back on. 6. Councilmember O'Brien - Buildings & Grounds Report. - Councilmember O'Brien said specs are being prepared to take care of the water proofing problem in Borough Hall from the ground to the top of the building which has to be done no matter what the Council decides to do with the building. He said in regards to what the Council may want to do with the building three other estimates were asked to be given to the Council to look at. He said one estimate is just to completely fix everything, tbe other to extend out over the parking lot, and the third estimate is just to give the Council and idea about starting from scratch. He said there is some money out there which has been mentioned to the Council, one Federal and State Grant called Born Again. He said he has already been in contact with Michelle at Senator Vitale's office she is looking into this as well as AI from Congressman Menendez's office that will be checking into it as well. He said a little mini-department has been formed with Red and the Police Station and Chapman over at tbe Fire Building. He said because of the travel between all the buildings now and bringing equipment from one place to another is it possible to get a truck for them. He said currently when available Charlie Nagy's truck is used but this truck is not always available. Councilmember Mancuso said he would see if something could be worked out with Teddy for one of his trucks. Councilmember O'Brien said he spoke with Patrick regarding the budget. He said improvements to buildings such as furnaces etc. He said Patrick is not sure how to estimate those amounts so what is he is going to tell ...(inaudible)... and O'Connor to put it in their budgets now for O.E. with the understanding that the money is going to come from their O.E. and into Buildings and Grounds accounts. He said one other thing he met with the Tomczuck who was once in charge ofthe Historical Commission about a week ago and there were people put on this commission who are no longer with the Borough. He said new people are needed to be put on there. 10 He asked Borough Clerk to pull out the resolution and contact the members to see who still wants to be apart of the commission and who doesn't so if need be people can be replaced. He said he also has one more thing to be discussed in Closed Session. Councilmember Mancuso said since the Council was discussing Buildings and Grounds he wanted to inform everyone that a dumpster would be put out. He said he went to all the departments and told them anything that is junk is to be thrown in the dumpster and anything that could be put up for auction... one room will be dedicated and a list will be made of everything that is not used and put it up for auction. Mayor Failace asked is that all that needs to be done for an auction. Councilmember Mancuso said he is going to fmd that out. 7. Middlesex County Health Department - Renewal of Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery Interlocal Agreement. To be put on Resolution. 8. David Dreifuss, Esq. - Federal Boulevard and Leffert Street Projects. - To be discussed in Closed Session. 9. C3 Operator - a) Alexander Biel, Jr. - Asking to be re-appointed as C3 Operator for 1999. - Mayor and Council will re-appoint by Resolution. b) Tony Stupiello - Requesting appointment as C3 Operator. 10. Volunteer Fire Companies - Contract - Closed Session. 11. John Spoganetz, Esq. - Requesting payment for temporary construction easement and permanent storm sewer easement, Re: Bass Mechanical, Inc. - Borough Attorney Coughlin will call John Spoganetz and fmd out the information. 12. Killiam Associates - a) Recommending acceptance of proposal from Genserve, Inc. for preventive maintenance service for generator. Council approved. b) Requesting payment to Oswald Enterprises, $2250.00 for sewer cleaning and TV inspections at various locations. - Council approved. 13. Mankoff, Esq. - Request for payment, $2611.60 - Re: Nagy V Borough of Carteret. Closed Session 14. Francis Hartman, Esq. - Request for represent Officer Singura, Re: Complaints. Borough Attorney Coughlin will handle. 15. Middlesex County Health Department of Hazardous Materials Cost Recovery "Interlocal Agreement" - Already Mentioned on Number Seven on matters for discussion. 16. Holiness to Jehovah - Lease Agreement. To be put on Ordinance. JANAUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING MATTERS FOR DICUSSION CON'T 11 JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BUSINESS TO BE ADDED Councilmember Fazekas - Closed Session Councilmember Mancuso - He said he and Teddy went over this thing with the lights on the bridge. He said he did a little investigation. He said Carteret and five other towns in all of Middlesex County that has Turnpike bridges over them, Carteret is the only one that seems to have to pay for the maintenance of the lights. He said Teddy is going to try and fix them this time. He said he has a letter from PSE&G that say the poles do not belong to them they belong to the Turnpike. He said he has a letter from the Turnpike stating it does not belong to them it belongs to the Borough. He said they are exposing an agreement that was dated years back, which stated the Borough, maintains the lights and railings on the bridge. He said he spoke with their attorney and said the Borough is going to take the lights and the railings down, who in turn said that can not be done because then the bridge becomes dangerous. He said he told him it is the Borough's lights and railing so the Borough is going to take care of it. He said he feels the Borough Attorney should get in touch with them and find out who designates that the Turnpike pays for most of the maintenance everywhere else but not for Carteret. He said why should a small town like this have to pay $400 to $500 to maintain those lights. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he would like to get a copy of that alleged agreement. - Councilmember Mancuso said that is on its way. He said he has been trying to get it from the County and they said they would get it for him. Borough Attorney Coughlin said the County has it. Councilmember Mancuso said yes, the County has a copy of the agreement, we had a copy of it but it disappeared. He said it had something to do with when the Holiday Inn ... He said when the agreement is read everyone will see what he means. He said also with the Wiz - fiber optics that is going in there. He said they want to come across Blair Road and then go all the way down the street. He said their original plan is to go on the sidewalk. He said even though the sidewalk is considered under the Borough jurisdiction does the Borough have the right to give the Wiz the right to go down the sidewalk adjourning to other people's property. Mayor Failace said they want to come across the street to run this fiber optics.. . Councilmember Mancuso said on the sidewalks. - Mayor Failace said know you say sidewalks... it's not really sidewalks, it's dirt. Councilmember Mancuso said most of it is dirt but there are pieces that are sidewalk, but again does the Borough have the authority to tell them yes they can go on the property even though. . . 12 Borough Attorney Coughlin said what is the Borough doing in this process. Councilmember Mancuso said nothing. The Wiz IS looking for permission from us to go on that property to do it... Borough Attorney said the Council could only give permission with regard to the Borough's property or properties .. . (inaudible). . . Councilmember Mancuso said the Wiz is saying the city takes responsibility of the sidewalk saying they can do what they want but the homeowner has to maintain it. Borough Attorney said the Borough could not give them permission... Mayor Failace asked whom did the Wiz come to. Councilmember Mancuso said the Wiz came to Teddy and asked to set up a meeting with himself. He said he told them it would do no good having a meeting with him and Teddy an attorney would have to be present and maybe even the Engineer what they wanted to do before anyone could give an ok. Borough Attorney Coughlin said the Borough would have to match it up with.. . (inaudible).. . He said if the Borough has a right of way then we could allow it. . . Councilmember Mancuso said the reason he is receptive to this is because the Wiz is going to put three to four million dollars to renovate that building. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he does not think the Council is trying to be obstructive but the Council is trying not to exceed its authority. Mayor Failace asked if Teddy has a card. Councilmember Mancuso said Teddy has a card and he told him he would speak to the Council and then maybe set up a meeting. Borough Attorney Coughlin said his sense is that the Council wants to be as cooperative as possible but not to exceed its authority. Mayor Failace said to set up something with the Borough Attorney and he would like to sit in on the meeting. Councilmember Mancuso said everything else is Closed Session. Councilmember Quinones - She asked Borough Attorney Craig to look into the Graffiti Ordinance and check with a few other towns and see if maybe some revisions can be made to the current ordinance. She said right now the way it's written it basically declares graffiti a public nuisance but it does not punish the act. She said recently it was brought to her attention that there was a racial ... (inaudible)... spray painted inside of the old Gruhin Pharmacy building. She said she believes Councilmember Gutowski is looking into this with the Police Department. JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BUSINESS TO BE ADDED CON'T 13 JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BUSINESS TO BE ADDED Councilmember Gutowski - He said if there are any bids for any projects they must be given to the Clerk's Office not the Purchasing Agent. He said the form given to bidders should say that the bids are to be returned to the Clerk's Office not the Purchasing Agent. He said he has three personnel items for Closed Session. Councilmember O'Brien - He said Potter is going to look at the resolution to see how much money the Borough appropriated last year to see how much they have left to review Borough Hall to see if they have any more and to cover the cost of the.. .(inaudible)... He said hopefully there is about $20,000.00 left from a bond that was done back with the original library and hopefully there is still $20,000.00 left to do the water proofing but we do not know yet. He said he told Tom from Potter to get back to him if there was any more money needed to do the estimates and specs before the next Council Meeting. Councilmember Crilley - He said the Community Development Meeting in two weeks on the 26 is the preliminary meeting where we get the figures and stuff like that and then there is another meeting in February where the funds are actually.. . (inaudible).. . He said John is actually talking to the County and, he thinks the Mayor knows because he was with him, about upping the amount of money that the Borough has been getting. He said the Borough has been getting the same amount $88,000.000, which is a good amount in proportion to what everyone else in the County gets. He said John as been talking trying to get about $130,000.00. He said the other thing he would like to address is he gave everybody a copy of the report from a meeting he had the other night with Jack, Jim and himself, with the Fire, Police Department and First Aid Squad. He said he would like to go over some recommendations he put in his report. He said the first recommendation pertains to the Police Department being the first response in most First Aid calls. He said what happens is per the discussion all police come out of training CPR Certified but they do not continue and a person has to be recertified every year. He said an in house training needs to be formed not only for CPR but also of basic First Response Techniques. He said in most cases the Police Department is the first Borough personnel on the scene, so a program needs to be put together where the training and the CPR certifications are done on a yearly basis and kept on file. He said the second recommendation pertains to the presentation that was done before the Council last month by Captains Magella and O'Connor from the Fire Department. He said they are suggesting hiring a fireman to not only use as a First Responder but also to do the inspections for the fire inspections. He said he does not think it would be a good idea because of the cost. He said it also does not solve the problem because even though the may be able to respond quicker than the First Aid but in a lot of cases they will not be able to respond if they are at a fire and they can not transport because they do not have enough manpower at times. He said the third thing is to offer the Borough employees primarily the Blue and White Collar employees an incentive of a dollar amount to become EMT's and/or First Aid drivers as the Mayor mentioned so that the Borough can build up the daytime First Aid Squad. He said it is his belief that at least four additional EMT's and four drivers are needed so that the same people are not leaving their job every day. He said along those lines he spoke with John Riggio about sending a letter to the different businesses in town requesting their cooperation in encouraging their employees to become trained or - 14 who may already be trained for other towns but working in Carteret during the day to participate. He said his last recommendation is to contract with an outside service as a temporary solution to give the Borough time to implement the recommend long-term solutions. He said he thinks the Rural Metro's program at no cost to the Borough gives the Borough a quick solution to the problem and everybody knows that this is a safety issue that the Council can not let hang around too much longer something has to be done. He said he asked Borough Attorney Coughlin to contact Rural Metro tomorrow and get a copy of the contract for his review and then he would sit down with the committee and the First Aid Department and possibly Rural Metro and iron out the details and hopefully have it set by the next Agenda Meeting to put on our next Council Meeting. He said he feels this is definitely a very good short-term solution. Mayor Failace said he thinks that would be an excellent idea. Borough Attorney Coughlin - He said there is a company named Dajon, Inc. who put in some temporary shoring on the new library building on behalf of the Borough and the initial investigating by Potter indicated a need for that in order to prevent collapsing. He said they have left that temporary shoring in place until just recently when the contractor was able to put in their own shoring and have now concluded that portion of the construction and so there is no continuing problem He said there were several calls back and forth with regard to the responsible party. He said it seems that the Borough had given them the go ahead to do that so it seems the Borough is responsible for the $3500.00. He said the Mayor has the invoice. He said he recommends that the Council goes ahead and authorize payment on this bill. He said he believes there was a resolution, which appointed them, but he is not sure if it addressed the continuing nature of the shoring being in placed and the Council may want to address that. He said to do a resolution approving and then the bill can be approved. He said everything else he has is for Closed Session. Mayor Failace - He said he has two items for Closed Session. Mayor asked for a motion to go into Closed Session to discuss Personnel and Litigation. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-17 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. At approximately 9:45 P.M., a Closed Session was held. JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING BUSINESS TO BE ADDED CON'T RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION RESOLUTION #99-17 ADOPTED CLOSED SESSION 15 JANUARY 14, 1999 AGENDA MEETING MEETING OPENED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers O'Brien and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Councilmembers present this meeting was opened to the public at approximately 10:59 P.M. ADJOURNED Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers O'Brien and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Councilmembers present, after no further discussion, this meeting was adjourned at approximately 11:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, L Municipal Clerk KMB/tr 16