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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999/01/28 An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of February 4,1999, was held on January 28, 1999, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor James A. Failace Councilmember Patrick Crilley " " Stanley Gutowski " " James Mancuso " " James O'Brien " " Remy Quinones Also noted present was Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin. Noted absent was Councilmember Jack Fazekas. Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to the Home News Tribune and The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on January 21, 1999. To Address Governing Body: Andrew Dobrovich, 22 Saint Ann Street. Mr. Dobrovich said he has handicapped license plates on his van and had applied for a handicapped parking space on June 16, 1998 to park in ftont of his home. He said after a period of time there was no answer to his application, he came to Borough Hall and spoke to Borough Clerk Barney who told him that the Borough Engineer passed his house and denied the application because he had a carport on the side of his home. He said there is only one inch on each side if he parks the van in the carport and he can not open the doors to get out. He said there are twenty-three vehicles on his block and he is aftaid to move his van since he felt he would never get a parking space. He said he spoke to the Borough Engineer about this. Mayor Failace said the Council would talk to the Engineer right after his report. To Address Governing Body: Albert Beninato, Killam & Associates Engineering- Borough Engineer Beninato spoke about Mr. Dobrovich's problem. He said there were two residents that applied at the same time ftom St. Ann Street for handicapped parking spaces. He said both properties had driveways and there is off street parking. He said they have to be consistent and he does not recommend it. He said Mr. Dobrovich is asking his request be reconsidered since his van can not fit into the carport and he could not get out of the van. He said Mr. Dobrovich is an eligible candidate for a handicapped parking space and the Council should consider it. JANUARY 28, 1999 AGENDA MEETING PRESENT NOTED ABSENT STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY-ANDREW DOBROVICH, 22 SAINT ANN STREET TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY-ALBERT BENINATO, KILLAM & ASSOCIATES ·NUARY 28, 1999 . Mayor Failace told Borough Clerk Barney to put the Resolution on for the meeting. ~GINEER REPORT Borough Engineer Beninato gave his Engineer Report GENERAL MUNIClP AL PROJECTS: Underground Storage Tanks-NJDEP Compliance Borough Engineer Beninato spoke about the plans for the Borough's Underground Storage Tanks. Public Works Facility- He said they would be finalizing the plans for the Underground Storage Tank closure and the installation of the new tanks. Police Station- He said they plan to close the existing Underground Storage Tank and convert the heating system at the Police Station to gas. He said the building presently requires a new water heater and they have coordinated a replacement to operate with gas. He said the gas company would be installing a gas line to the building on January 29th He said interior plumbing for the new water heater and future heating units would have to be installed along with the new water heater. He said they expect to receive proposals for the installation of the water heater and gas lines on Friday of this week he would forward to the Council for consideration and approval. - Waterrront Development Project- Borough Engineer Beninato said there was a meeting with the NJDEP to review the file on the DuPont Property to determine if there are any issues affecting the Waterrront Development Project and the Borough's property which he is currently preparing a summary report on. He said there may be some contaminants on this property and gave some of the Borough's options. He said he expected to present his findings to the Mayor and Council at the next Agenda Meeting. SEWER FACILITIES: Hermaun Street Relief Sewer and Linden Street and Lowell Sewer Separation Contact No. 98-11 Borough Engineer Beninato said the construction of the Sewer Separation Project on the Phase I portion of Linden and Lowell Street have been completed, the Relief Sewer for Herman Street is nearing completion. - Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program and System Rehabilitation Borough Engineer Beninato said a copy of the draft Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program that has been forwarded to Middlesex County Utilities Authority for review and comment. A meeting has been scheduled with the MCUA for February 9th to discuss the program. He said he felt in order to effectively proceed with the Sewer System 2 Project the Borough is considering the Clean Water Financing program through the NJDEP. He said in order to be considered for the next fiscal year program a Letter of Commitment has been sent to the NJDEP to meet the February I, 1999 deadline. He said there was a pre-application meeting with the Department on January 27th at the DEP and they are currently preparing the project priorities for presentation and discussion with the Borough before scheduling a follow-up meeting with the NJDEP. He explained the program's submittal deadlines as outlined in his report. He said the preliminary project budget is in the amount of $8,000,000.00 and explained the preliminary cost estimate also outlined in his report. He said parallel with this financing application, the Borough would continue to pursue funding through the Federal Govemment. He explained the debt service and the savings, which he would be presenting to the Council at the next meeting. Councilmember Mancuso asked where the Borough stood as far as the Sewer Plant with emergency pumps if the pumps go out. Borough Engineer Beninato said Hayward Avenue currently has a generator in place for backup incase of electrical failure. He explained how it would work. He said there is a need to replace the pumps and he explained. He said they are not operating at their design levels and explained. Mrs. Gaydos asked what happens to the pumps if there is an electrical power failure. Borough Engineer Beninato said some stations have back-up generators and some do not. He explained what would take place in that situation. REVEREND GUAL Mayor Failace told Reverend Gual there might be some problems with the property on Roosevelt Avenue. Councilmember Mancuso said he had something rrom the State and rrom Tony Neibert on that building. He said the building does not meet code and Tony Neibert has some objections. Mayor Failace said they would like to try to find another piece of property for him. He said with the plans for the area, they may need some of that property. Councilmember Mancuso said the State requirements and the Code Enforcement would cost him well over one hundred thousand dollars. Mayor Failace said he would set up a meeting and go over the properties. He explained the plans for the area, which were not definite when they had first talked to him. He suggested there were other buildings suitable for Reverend Gual's needs. 3 JANUARY 18, 1999 ENGINEER REPORT DISCUSSION .NUARY 28, 1999 :SCUSSION Reverend Gual said the property they had now was working for him and he wanted to be part of Carteret. He explained some of what he did in his programs. Mayor Failace thanked Reverend Gual and said he felt they would work something out. [NUTES FOR ?PROVAL Minutes for Approval-January I, April 16 and May 7,1998 ERTIFlCATES ~ MERIT Certificates of Merit-Name the Fire Truck Contest ROCLAMATION Proclamation-Four Chaplains RDINANCES- IRST READING ORDINANCES: First Reading- 1. Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Fire Superintendent. 2. Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Basketball Program. UBLIC HEARING Public Hearing- 1. #99-1 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Handicapped, Recreation and Office of the Disabled. 2. #99-2 Authorizing a Lease of 46 Roosevelt Avenue to Holiness to Jehovah. ESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: I. Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses. 2. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 3. Amendment to 1999 Temporary Budget. 4. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Game Distributor's Licenses for 1999. 5. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Device Licenses for 1999. 6. Authorizing Issuance of Duplicate Tax Sale Certificates. 7. Re-certification ofStaflex Products into UEZ Program. 8. Authorizing Bids-Snorkel. 9. Approving Change Order, $1297.00-Quality Communications, Re: Radios. ;OMMUNICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Habitat Management & Design, Inc.-Notice of application to NJDEP for General Permit & Transition Area Waiver, Re: Format Tract. 2. NJDEP- Authorization for Wetlands General Permit, Water Quality Certification & Waiver of Transition Area for Access, Re: Worldcom Network Services, Inc. 4 3. Key Environmental Incorporated-Final Remedial Action Work Plan-Former Koppers Site. 4. City of Perth Amboy-Resolution opposing siting garbage transfer station within the City of Perth Amboy. 5. Middlesex County Planning Board-Resolution for 1999 Schedule of Meetings. 6. Middlesex County Planning Board-Resolution for 1999 Meeting Agendas. REPORTS: 1. Board of Health-December 1998. 2. Clerk's Office-January 1999. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Volunteer Fire Chief Buscak-Requesting commendations for Firefighter Reynolds, Lt. Lombardi and Officer Guiliano, Re: Industrial Road Accident. Mayor Failace said okay. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilmember Mancuso said he had two things for Closed Session. Councilmember Quinones said Tony Neibert was asking the Council to consider fourteen paid holidays for the Subcode Official. Mayor Failace said they are part-time and he wondered why the Council would want to do that. Borough Attorney Coughlin agreed. Councilmember Quinones said Mr. Neibert was asking for John Soltes to be appointed as an Alternate Plumbing Inspector for when Mr. Kaskiw could not do the job. She said there would be no expense to the Borough since he would only be paid when he does work instead ofMr. Kaskiw. Councilmember Crilley said he already is the Electrical Official. Mayor Failace said okay. Councilmember Crilley said he had one item for Closed Session. 5 JANUARY 28, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS (Continued) REPORTS DEPARTMENTS MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BUSINESS TO BE ADDED .NUARY 28, 1999 ISINESS ) BE ADDED ~ontinued) Councilmember O'Brien said for the next paving project they should look at Leibig Lane. He said he felt they could possibly vacate it to have police parking next to Police Headquarters. Borough Attorney Coughin said he was asked to put together a policy with regard to wearing uniforms. He spoke about it and said he felt this was brief and went over some of the issues. Councilmember Mancuso suggested they wear nametags and said most of the towns have uniforms in the same color. Mayor Failace said that was a good idea. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he got a fax rrom Cindy DeCamp about the Skate Park Rules. Cindy DeCamp said they should wear helmets and they should prohibit bicycles in the Skate Park. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he would check if there was an Ordinance on the rules. He said the rules are posted in the Skate Park. Mayor Failace said he spoke to some companies that would come in and speak to the Council on time clocks. He felt it was necessary to have hand time clocks and gave the details. He said they should be looking at this. Councilmember Crilley said Borough Attorney Coughlin has the contract rrom Rural Metro. He said there would be a First Aid meeting to approve the contract and they would meet with Rural Metro agam. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he felt it made better sense to have the contract be between the First Aid and Rural Metro, not the Borough of Carteret and Rural Metro. Councilmember Quinones asked what Borough Attorney Coughlin felt about the increase in liability. Borough Attorney Coughlin said the Borough should be named as additional insured on their insurance policy. He said that would protect the Borough. He said the First Aid Squad has indicated they would do that. Councilmember Crilley suggested Borough Attorney Coughlin write something up for him to bring to the meeting with him on Tuesday. 6 RESOLUTION #99-49 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and O'Brien RESOLUTION #99-49 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent. At approximately 7:40 P.M. a Closed Session was held. At approximately 8:20 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public. Councilmember Mancuso said he and Ted Surick spoke to Carteret Bio Remediation about the street sweeper sweepings being contaminated. He said it would be thirty-four dollars for disposal rrom this company and it would be over forty dollars at the landfill. He said if the sweepings were clean they could get rid of it through the Borough's contract with the County at ten dollars a truckload. He said they would be testing the soil and gave the details again. Councilmember Crilley asked if they would have to go to bid for that. Mayor Failace said they would have to find out. Councilmember Mancuso said he spoke to Borough Engineer Beninato about putting the sweepings in the wells at the Sewer Plant, which had to be filled, closed and sealed anyway. At approximately 8:25 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned. ^ THLEEN M. BARNEY, RM Municipal Clerk KMB/cp 7 JANUARY 28, 1999 RESOLUTION 199-49 RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION ADOPTED CLOSED SESSION OPENED TO THE PUBLIC DISCUSSION ADJOURNED ,NUARY 28, 1999 ;ENDA MEETING 8