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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999/02/11 An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of February 18, 1999, was held on February 11, 1999, 7:00 P.M., Municipal CourtJPolice 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 Noted absent were Councilmember Jack Fazekas and Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin. Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on February 5, 1999. To Address the Governing Body- Tony Abello spoke about a Community Service Program he is involved in. He said it was run by the State, he gave the details. He said this program was for people who come into the Borough's Court and are sentenced to do Community Service. He said these people do not do their Community Service in the Municipalities that their offenses take place. He explained how the program worked. He said the State asked the Borough to look into this program. At approximately 7:03 P.M., Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin was noted present. Tony Abello said usually they do physical labor like working in the Parks Department planting trees, painting, anything to do with labor. He said some people work in offices to type or file if they have office skills. He said the Borough wants to use the program for the town since they feel the people could be used here instead of hiring people to do things. He said this would save some money. He said the Borough does it with Welfare cases and he felt they should do it with Community Service sentences. He said there are many things that do not get done because they don't have any people to do certain things. Councilmember Quinones asked if the Court would be supervising these people. Tony Abello said they could not since the Police arrest the individuals and the Court sentences them. He said in other towns they have the 1 FEBRUARY 11, 1999 AGENDA MEETING ROLL CALL NOTED ABSENT STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY-TONY ABELLO MUNICIPAL COURT NOTED PRESENT FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION Public Works Department supervising these people and explained how it would work. He said the program is administered by the town in conjunction with the Probation Department. NOTED ABSENT At approximately 7:10 P.M., Councilmember Gutowski was noted absent. DISCUSSION Mayor Failace asked ifthis has to be done by Resolution. Borough Attorney Coughlin said no, but to establish the program he felt they would have to do a filing with the Probation Department. Tony Abello said if the Council approves it the Court would have to get approvals. Mayor Failace said they would consider this and they would have to discuss the details. TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY- ALBERT BENINATO KILLAM ASSOCIATES To Address Governing Body: Albert Beninato, Killam & Associates Engineering- GENERAL MUNICIPAL PROJECTS: Police Station- DISCUSSION Borough Engineer Beninato said the measurements are being taken to convert the Police Station heating system to gas with a new water heater. He spoke about the interior plumbing that needed to be installed and the proposals for the installation of the water heater and gas lines. He said he recommended that the Borough proceed with the lowest proposal submitted by Martin Feeney's Plumbing and Heating in the amount of $3,500.00. Waterrront Development Project- Borough Engineer Beninato said a meeting was held with the NJDEP to review the file on the Agrico/DuPont Property to determine if there are any issues affecting the Waterrront Development Project and the Borough's properties. He said a summary of the findings rrom the file review was in his report and he explained. He said there is grant money available to the Borough to undertake preliminary and remedial investigations of the property through the Hazardous Discharge Site Remediation Fund. He explained what the Borough had to do to be eligible for the grant. He said investigation of the property might identify the sources of the contamination and the responsible parties. He explained about the contamination and recommended that the Borough authorize his office to proceed with the application process. Borough Hall- 2 Borough Engineer Beninato said there was a question regarding the air quality in Borough Hall. He spoke about the basement and the areas affected by water damage and leakage. He said an air quality specialist has visited Borough Hall to provide a proposal for various sampling and testing procedures to determine any air quality problems or conditions that may lead to problems. He said Tiffany-Bader Environmental, Inc, has submitted their proposal and he gave the details and costs involved. Mayor Failace said they would be meeting with Potter next week to discuss some ideas for getting the water away rrom the building. He suggested they take a break rrom the Engineer Report for Eric, rrom 97 George Street to talk. He said there are two 97 George Streets and this has created a problem for the residents. He asked Lisandro Villalba about this. To Address Governing Body: Eric and his wife, homeowners of97 George Street. Councilmember Crilley asked Eric what house numbers are next to him. Eric, 97 George Street said 99 and 95. Councilmember Crilley asked what house numbers are next to the other 97 George Street. Eric's wife said 117, 125, 100, 101,97 is the last house on the left on the dead-end. Mayor Failace said the problem is the address was recently changed to 103 even though Eric's house is in between 99 and 95 and asked ifMr. Villalba knew why. He said he was confused when Eric spoke to him on the phone so he asked him to come and speak to the Council. Lisandro Villalba said Eric and his wife bought a house a few years ago on 97 George Street and there is another 97 George Street. He said the people at the other 97 George Street say they are not changing since they have been there a lot longer. Eric's wife said her house is fifty years old and the other house is twenty- five years old. Lisandro Villalba said they can not force anyone to change and they ran into this problem a few years ago when Fedroff was a Councilmember. He said they tried to change all of East Oak, Oak, Oakwood and George Street but they got yelled at and screamed at, and were told not to change anyone's address. He said last year when there was a problem Eric agreed to the change of address to 103 since the other 97 George Street was holding his mail. He said after the book went in Eric called to ask why his address was changed. He told Eric he would check it out and felt Eric should not have to change the other people should change but they could not be forced to change. He explained how the numbers ran on the other George Street. Borough Attorney Coughlin said there is a 108 A and B, why couldn't there be a 97 A. 3 FEBRUARY 11, 1999 ENGINEER REPORT (Continued) TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY-ERIC AND WIFE, 97 GEORGE STREET DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION (Continued) Lisandro Villalba said they don't want to do it. Borough Attorney Coughlin said everyone recognizes there can not be two 97 George Streets. Eric's wife said they had lived in an apartment they don't want it to sound like it is an apartment when it is a house. - Councilmember Mancuso said he thought legally it could be changed and he felt logically if the house is in the one hundred numbers it should be a continuation of the one hundred numbers. Unidentified voice said they should just change the name of the street. Councilmember Mancuso said that would cost money because they would have to change maps, street signs and it would affect all the people on that block. Councilmember Crilley said he always thought it was called George Court. Lisandro Villalba said just the bend is called George Court. Councilmember Crilley asked if this could be researched to see if this was ever changed over the years. He said he felt when he was a child the whole thing was George Court. He felt it changed over the years. - Several people were discussing this at once which was inaudible or they reiterated what they had said before. Borough Attorney Coughlin said someone would have to decide how to change it which meant someone would have to be unhappy. He said this has to be resolved since it is becoming a problem. He went over the options and felt they had to do what made the most sense. He felt changing it to George Court would be the most logical. Councilmember Crilley said it was a safety factor more importantly than his problem with mail. Borough Attorney Coughlin suggested they meet with the residents and try to make it George Court. Councilmember Crilley said they should send a letter to the residents about changing the name to George Court. Mayor Failace said one way or the other they would have to take care of the problem, and felt this might be the best way. An unidentified woman said they should do a title search to see who originally owned the property and ifthe deeds were ever changed. Eric's wife said everyone would not have to change their deeds because the lot and block would still be the same. 4 Borough Attorney Coughlin said when someone sold their house, the title search would show up that the street name was changed to George Court and the date. Mayor Failace said his point is all the other people would not want to do this because everything is going to George Street. Eric's wife said the cable company has come to shut off their cable and it was meant for the other 97 George Street to be shut off. She said the water company and gas company said they are not responsible if they came to the wrong address, the homeowner is. Councilmember Crilley asked Eric and his wife if their neighbors would protest the street name change. Eric's wife said her neighbor would protest it. Eric said the houses are in no sequential order. Eric's wife said their house is forty five to fifty years old and when she was a child she used to live on Skitka Avenue which is two blocks away. She said the other house had to be built twenty to twenty-five years ago, she remembers when it was being built. She said she spoke to Mr. Villalba about the numbers when she was trying to buy the house. Mayor Failace said they would have to look into the situation since they couldn't keep everyone any longer but he just wanted to hear what Mr. Villalba had to say. He said they would remedy this. Eric's wife said she wanted to say one last thing, they did not consent to 103 and she has everything written down and does not want to argue with Mr. Villabla. Lisandro Villabla spoke about what he believed happened between him and Eric's wife. Mayor Failace said they would try to resolve this and make it applicable to everyone. He suggested the Councilmembers discuss this and they would get back to Borough Clerk Barney who would inform Mr. Villabla. He felt it would take a couple of weeks. To Address Governing Body: Steve Cowan, Times Systems, Int'l Mayor Failace said Steve Cowan is rrom Times Systems International and he asked Steve to come to the meeting tonight to talk about the time clocks and show the Council what they look like. Steve Cowan spoke about the time clocks and how it would work, it would not hurt anyone and it does not require radiation. He gave a demonstration of how the time clocks work. He said Band-Aids or rings may alter the reading but explained some of the problems and the 5 FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION (Continued) TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY-STEVE COWAN, TIMES SYSTEMS, IN'L. FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION :NGINEER REPORT Continued) 'ISCUSSION solutions. He said this was a foolproof method since you had to be there to clock in. He explained that the computers could make reports and what the savings would be and explained the advantages. He explained what would happen if any parts wore out on the machine. Councilmember Crilley asked how long the warrantee was on the machine. Mr. Cowan said a 90 day warrantee comes with the machine and they sell a Service Contract that includes the software. He explained how the whole system works and made some suggestions for the installation. He said four units would be $12,000.00. Borough Attorney Coughlin asked if his company was a State Contractor since they would not have to go out to bid if they were. Mr. Cowan said he would have to check and spoke of the towns he had installed the time clocks in and the success they had with those towns. He said with technology, the prices drop which would be to the Borough's advantage. He explained the installation process. Councilmember Crilley asked what the yearly maintenance and software fees would be. Mr. Cowan said approximately $1,500.00 for the maintenance of four units with one set of software and explained. Councilmember Crilley asked if that included the training of the staff. Mr. Cowan said yes. He said he would put everything in writing. He explained other options for financing. Borough Engineer Beninato continued with his report: SEWER FACILITY: 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 I portion of Linden and Lowell Street is complete as well as the Relief Sewer for Hermann Street. He said additional services are required to complete the Linden Street area internal investigation project requiring an additional budget appropriation of $3,500.00. 6 Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program and System Rehabilitation- Borough Engineer Beninato said they met with Kevin Aiello at the Middlesex County Utility Authority to discuss the draft Infiltration/Inflow Reduction Program, which was previously presented to the Borough. He said Mr. Aiello appreciated the fact that the Borough is planning to undertake measures to address the sewer system inrrastructure problems. He said in regard to the issue of "Construct Only" approvals from the MCUA for any new projects that would contribute additional flow to the system and they will review each project on a case-by-case basis. He said the project has to be "necessary" or causing no additional flow to an area of the system that exhibits surcharging and is the subject of the proposed Clean Water Financing Project currently under construction. He gave the details on the Letter of Commitment sent to the NJDEP by the Borough and gave the details according to his report. He said to initiate the III Reduction Program as presented, develop the preliminary engineering for the program and prepare the Planning Documents which must be submitted to the NJDEP by June 7, 1999, he is requesting authorization rrom the Borough and gave the details rrom his report on the cost estimates. Beverly Street Temporary Stormwater Pump Station- Borough Engineer Beninato spoke about the recent field investigation and corrective measures relating to the temporary stormwater pumping station. He requested authorization to proceed with the solicitation of proposals for the repair with an estimated cost of $11,000.00 with engineering services of $2,200.00 Hayward and Bergen Street Pumping Stations- He spoke about the report of the findings and recommendations on the required pump repairs and replacements at the Hayward and Bergen Street Pumping Stations. He said the proposed pump components would incorporate corrosion resistant materials and spoke about the discharge coming from the companies in that area. He requested authorization of a spare pump, the purchase of two new pumps and materials to rebuild the four pumps at a cost of approximately $60,000.00. He discussed the costs for engineering services that would amount to $12,000.00. He spoke about a pump that is being delivered to the Borough for a spare and what he would be doing with that pump and other pumps as detailed in his report. Sabo Street Pump Station Replacement and Etheridge Drive Pump Station Abandonment- Borough Engineer Beninato said based on the review of the documents in connection with the experienced gained with similar designs at the Hayward and Bergen Street Pump Stations, he finds it necessary to redesign the project and prepare the re-bid documents in order for this project to go forward. He referred to a letter explaining the scope of work and the cost for the project. He requested authorization for the 7 FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION engineering services to prepare the re-bid documents and gave the costs for this as well as the construction costs. Councilmember Mancuso asked if Borough Engineer Beninato heard from PSE&G about fixing the roads after they do work since he has been around town with Ted Surick inspecting the work. Borough Engineer Beninato spoke about the process and the Borough's road opening procedures. He spoke about the road improvement projects that would be taking place this year and the utility problems that might arrive in the areas. '1UNUTES FOR r.PPROVAL Minutes for Approval-May 14,28, June 1, 1998 and January 1, 1999 PROCLAMATION Proclamation-Carteret Disabilities Awareness Day nDS BIDS: a) Annual Repair & Installation of Sewer System Components & Emergency Service b) Bergen, Hayward & Harrison Pump Station Improvements )RDINANCES- ~IRST READING ORDINANCES: First Reading- 1. #99-4 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Girl's Basketball Program and Boy's Basketball Program. 2. #99-5 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Construction OfficiaIlZoning Official. Public Hearing- 'UBLIC HEARING 1. #99-3 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Fire Superintendent & Fire Sub-Code Official. :ESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS: 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses. 2. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 3. Amendment to the 1999 Temporary Budget. 4. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Game Distributors Licenses for 1999. 5. Directing the Issuance of Various Amusement Device Licenses for 1999. 6. Supporting Commemorative Coin Program. 7. Appointing Temporary Seasonal Employees-Girl's Basketball Program. 8. Appointing Temporary Seasonal Employees-Boy's Basketball Program. 9. Approving 1999-2000 Community Development Program. 10. Authorizing Mayor to Execute Amendment to Agreement, Re: Sprint Spectrum. 11. Authorizing Bids-Dump Truck. 8 COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Borough of Jamesburg-Resolution protesting inequitable distribution of Municipal Aid. REPORTS: 1. Board of Health-January 1999. 2. Clerk's Office-January 1999. 3. Welfare-November & December 1998. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Richard Wisneski-Woodbridge Twp. Fire Sub-Code Official. Asking for payment of bill for services, Re: Unsafe Building. Borough Clerk Barney said Charlie was not available. Mayor Failace said okay. 2. NJ Department of Personnel-a) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment, Payroll Clerk. Extension deadline is 2/22/99. Mayor Failace said that is for Closed Session. b) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment-Construction Official/Zoning Official. Provisional serving-Tony Neibert. Date of Disposition: 5/15/99. Borough Clerk Barney said they would do a Resolution. c) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment-Building Sub-Code Official. Provisional serving-John Soltesz. Date of Disposition: 5/15/99. Mayor Failace told Borough Clerk Barney to hold that for Closed Session. 3. Planning Board-Alternates. Mayor Failace said there were never alternates but the Ordinance says they can and he would give Borough Clerk Barney the names. 4. COPS Universal Grant-application. Mayor Failace said they should hold this to find out more information before they do anything with it. 9 FEBRUARY 11, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION (Continued) 5. Recreation Commission-appointment. Borough Clerk Barney said Donna. Antonini was moving rrom the Subcommittee and asked if they had another replacement for her. Councilmember Crilley said he would get her another name for the subcommittee. 6. Senior Bus-Election Training, 4/6/99. Borough Clerk Barney said she requested this and it is mandatory for all Poll Clerks since the machines are now computerized. She said she needed the bus since she did not know how the Poll Workers were going to get to the class. 7. John Riggio-Requesting Resolution approving UEZ Project Plan, Re: Town Center. Borough Clerk Barney said okay. 8. MCUA-Street Sweepings. Councilmember Mancuso said they would be spending $10.00 a load and he was working on the details with Ted Surick. He said the contract is with Patrick DeBlasio and as soon as it was set up, they would be getting rid of the sweepings. Borough Clerk Barney said they would put on a Resolution approving this. 9. Office of the Governor-Requesting Resolution endorsing Governor Whitman's Direct Property Tax Relief Program. Mayor Failace said okay. mSINESS TO ΠADDED BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilmember Mancuso said there are a lot of junk vehicles at the Municipal Garage and he is working with Ted Surick and the Police Department to get rid of them. Councilmembers Quinones said she had something for Closed Session. Councilmember O'Brien said he had something for Closed Session. Borough Attorney Coughin said he felt on the Sprint Spectrum Agreement they would be putting up a generator and an above ground liquid propane gas tank and an underground gas line. He said this was billed as putting in a generator but it was more. Councilmember Mancuso said they got additional approval but he does not see anything about a propane tank or underground lines. 10 Borough Attorney Coughlin said he would find out. He said it was requested that an Ordinance be written on Skate Park Rules and spoke about his draft ofthe Ordinance. He suggested the Mayor and Council look at it and get back to him. RESOLUTION #99-65 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers O'Brien and Mancuso RESOLUTION #99-65 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Fazekas and Gutowski were noted absent. At approximately 8:30 P.M. a Closed Session was held. At approximately 8:58 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers O'Brein and Mancuso and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public. Mayor Failace said we seriously need to put together an employee handbook. Councilmember Quinones said we also need a sexual discrimination policy. Mayor Failace agreed. Councilmember Crilley asked Mayor Failace if that would be the responsibility of the Business Administrator. Mayor Failace said yes but he wanted to go on record that the Borough needs to do this. He said he felt we could not wait any longer and suggested they look at employee handbooks rrom other towns. Councilmember Crilley asked what they are doing about the Business Administrator. Mayor Failace said they did not do anything. He said he has a few applications but has to give them to the Finance Committee to review 11 FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION RESOLUTION 199-65 RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION OPENED TO PUBLIC DISCUSSION FEBRUARY 11, 1999 DISCUSSION \DJOURNED and address. He said it is in the budget for this year but felt we would be going into the fourth month before a Business Administrator is hired. Councilmember Quinones said she would like a Graffiti Ordinance. At approximately 9:00 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, this meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~ 'KA: HLEEN M. BARNEY, RM C -- Municipal Clerk KMB/cp 12