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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999/02/25 An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of March 4, 1999, was held on February 25, 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 " " Jack Fazekas " " Stanley Gutowski " " J ames Mancuso " " James O'Brien " " Remy Quinones Also noted present was 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 19, 1999. To Address Governing Body-Robert Kately, Parks Department Robert Kately said the paperwork for the dugouts was done and they should start working on the dugouts soon, he had a meeting with Daphne on this. He explained what would be done. He spoke about the geese problem, which he felt, was increasing in Carteret Park. He spoke about some solutions, the advantages, disadvantages and the costs involved. He suggested that the Borough buy a Border Collie to chase away the geese. He said he had a demonstration by the Border Collie and felt it was the most effective and cheapest way to take care of the problem. He spoke about the many people he spoke to who had success getting rid of their geese problems and left their phone numbers for the Mayor and Council to call if they wanted to speak to them. He gave the details on the Border Collies and their owners. Mayor Failace asked if the geese problem was just at Carteret Park. Mr. Kately said it was at the baseball and football fields as well. Councilmember Crilley asked if the dog would lose its effectiveness if used too much. Councilmember Mancuso said he saw the demonstration and did not agree with the fact that the dog chased the geese from the football field and they went to the park then he chased the geese away from the park back to the football field. He said if they rent the dog it would cost the Borough twelve thousand dollars a year and if they buy it would be thirty three hundred dollars. He said he wondered if they would kill the dog doing the whole town. 1 FEBRUARY 25, 1999 AGENDA MEETING PRESENT STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY-ROBERT KATELY PARKS DEPARTMENT BRUARY 25, 1999 :SCUSSlON Mr. Kately said our dog would be in town all day and work twenty- four hours, seven to eight months out of the year. He said the geese would eventually see the jeep and know that the dog is in the jeep. Councilmember Crilley said he would call the School Board to see if they would split the cost. Mayor Failace said they have to do something one way or the other and they would discuss it. Mr. Kately said the geese are not leaving. Alpha Muhammad said he would like to set up a Cultural Exchange Program. He gave the details of how this program would work. He said he was looking for one female and one male to help out with his program. He spoke of several people he would consider for a committee for the program. He said they would have a contest for the participants. Councilmember Crilley said he wanted to understand what Mr. Muhammad was saying. He said he understood Mr. Muhammad was proposing a trip with a group of youth from Carteret to Africa. He asked who was funding this. Mr. Muhammad said that is why he is addressing the Mayor and Council, to see if any of the many companies in Carteret would be interested in chipping in. He said his organization is a nonprofit organization and if the companies could chip in they could get something done for the children of the town. - Mayor Failace said he would look into funding and suggested that Mr. Muhammad put something together about the type of program he is looking for as far as the funding. Councilmember Crilley asked how many students Mr. Muhammad was looking to bring on the trip. Mr. Muhammad said ten and spoke about the schools the children would come from. TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY- ALBERT BENINATO KILLAM & ASSOCIATES To Address Governing Body: Albert Beninato, Killam & Associates Engineering- SEWER PROJECTS: Linden Street Area Sewer Investigation- - Borough Engineer Beninato said the sewer system investigation for the Linden Street area, to identify illegal connections has been substantially completed. He spoke about the findings and the problems. He said plans are currently being finalized to address these illegal connections, so the project can be advertised. He said that since this affected the high school the Board of Education should be advised of the investigative findings, so they could address the connections discharging from the school. 2 Proposed 160 Unit Development (Matzel and Mumford) Borough Engineer Beninato said he has reviewed the application for the sanitary sewer connection for the Matzel and Mumford development on Roosevelt Avenue and he has concluded that there is adequate conveyance capacity in the downstream facilities and he gave the details. He recommended the Borough execute the Treatment Works Approval Application for the project and the application also be processed through the MCUA and the NJDEP and detailed in this letter attached to his report. Report Upon Bids for Annual Contract for Emergency Service- Contract No. 98-15- Borough Engineer Beninato recommended that the Borough award the contract to LBD Contractors, Inc. for the total base bid amount of $140,017.00. Report Upon Bids Bergen, Hayward and Harrison Pumping Station Improvements- Contract No. 98-14- Borough Engineer Beninanto spoke about the summary of the bid tabulation for the Bergen, Hayward and Harrison Pumping Station Improvements, the apparent low bid was submitted by Electric Power, Inc. in the amount of $74,810.00. He said after reviewing the documents submitted by Electric Power, Inc. he found numerous deficiencies which he felt need to be reviewed by the Borough Attorney before final recommendation can be made to the Mayor and Council for this award. He spoke about the bids and the price differences, which they are reviewing to determine if clarification is needed in the contract documents. 1999 Sewer Improvement Ordinance Borough Engineer Beninato said he felt as they go forward with the overall program for sanitary and storm system improvements throughout the Borough, there is a need to adopt a Sewer Improvement Ordinance for projects that are anticipated during 1999. He said he spoke to Patrick DeBlasio regarding this and he broke down the projects and budgets for the Mayor and Council with his report. Councilmember Mancuso said there is a problem on Pershing Avenue, the main sewer may have collapsed. 3 FEBRUARY 25, 1999 DISCUSSlON BRUARY 25, 1999 [SCUSSION ROAD PROJECTS Middlesex County- Borough Engineer Beninato said there was a meeting with representatives of the Middlesex County Engineering Department and their consultant involved in the alternative analysis and studies for the improvements to the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue extending from Minue to Harrison Streets. He said he felt the meeting would result in several alternatives that have been conceptually prepared and would lead to a more detailed analysis regarding cost and the impact to the area. He said some alternatives that were presented involve widening with additional lanes for turning onto the Turnpike entrance, "flyovers" for the entrance to the Turnpike and cloverleaves and overpasses. He said he was asked to provide his views of the proposed concepts on behalf of the Borough, but felt because of the significance of these projects and the level of impacts on the community, the County should make a presentation to the Mayor, Council and the affected residents to receive their feedback. He said there would be meetings with the Turnpike Authority and he has asked to be part of it so he could understand their input on the proposed project and any future plans they may have. Councilmember Crilley asked where we stood on Louis Street. Borough Engineer Beninanto explained and spoke about how the grant money was being spent. TO ADDRESS GOVENING BODY- TONY NEIBERT BUILDING DEPARTMENT To Address Governing Body- Tony Neibert, Building Department Tony Neibert spoke about the lowering of fees in the Building Department and compared the old fees to the new fees. He said the fees would be lower for all single and two family dwellings. He gave some examples and explained. He said this was the first attempt to give the homeowners some relief and felt if done properly the fees could be lowered in years to come. Mayor Failace said he felt it was a very good move and knew there was a lot fees out there, he asked if Mr. Neibert did an estimate of the amount of fees the Borough would be losing. Mr. Neibert explained and said he does expect the same amount of money in fees as last year. - 4 Minutes for Approval-June 4 & 11, 1998. ORDINANCES: Public Hearing- 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 Official/Zoning Official. 3. #99-6 Amending and Supplementing Chapter 182 of the Code of the Borough, Entitled "Parks". RESOLUTIONS: 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses. 2. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 3. Amendment to 1999 Temporary Budget. 4. Award of Bid-Annual Repair & Installation of Sewer System Components & Emergency Service. 5. Award of Bid-Bergen, Hayward & Harrison Pump Station Components & Emergency Service. Hold for further review. 6. Authorizing Mayor to Execute 1999 Municipal Alliance Improvements. 7. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fee Overpayments. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. NJ Transit-Public Notice, Re: Request for Federal Financial Assistance under the Transportation /Equity Act for the 2151 Century. Comments by 3/22/99. 2. Union Board of Chosen Freeholders-Resolution opposing Solid Waste Transfer Station in New Jersey. 3. North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority-Resolution opposing Solid Waste Transfer Stations in Northern New Jersey. REPORTS: 1. Clerk's Office-February 1999. 2. Treasurer-February 1999. 5 FEBRUARY 25, 1999 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL ORDINANCES- PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS DEPARTMENTS BRUARY 25, 1999 MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: '-TTERS FOR ISCUSSION 1. NJ Department of Personnel a) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment, Assistant Violations Clerk. Provisional serving-Susan Gadecki. Date ofDisposition-5/22/99. - Mayor Failace said this would be for Closed Session. b) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment, Coordinator for Federal & State Aid. Provisional serving-John Riggio. Date of Disposition-5/l9/99. Mayor Failace said put it on for Resolution. 2. Francis Hartman, Esq.-Requesting additional appropriation, Re: Singura ads State. Mayor Failace suggested Borough Attorney Coughlin send a letter. 3. Historical Commission-Appointment. - Borough Clerk Barney said there would be some openings. Mayor Failace said John Sudia wanted to be on the commission. 4. Congressman Bob Franks-Asking for Resolution of support for H. Con. Res. 254 which calls on the Clinton Administration to make the return of Joanne Chesimard and all other convicted /American felons a top priority in all future negotiations with Cuba. Mayor Failace said put it on a Resolution. 5. Senator Vitale-Tuition credit program for Volunteer Fire Companies, First Aid or Rescue Squads. Mayor Failace suggested they hold this for further discussion. - 6. Seventh Day Adventist Church-Request Borough Building for Church. Mayor Failace suggested they hold this for further investigation of what the Borough's plans would be and what they would be using the building for. 6 7. Brian O'Connor-Division of Fire Safety Review. Borough Clerk Barney said they are asking for several things and there are fees that need to be changed. Mayor Failace said they would hold it to look at the information. 8. John Spoganetz, Esq.-South Shore Properties, LLC. Requesting to purchase Borough-owned property along Industrial Road. Councilmember Mancuso said he asked why this company would want to purchase the property and what they were going to do with it. He said he was advised they might build in the future. He said he felt they should not sell property for someone to hold to build in the future and keep as an investment. 9. Grace Strangio-St. George Jacobite Center requesting tax-exempt status. Borough Clerk Barney said this was on hold from another time and Borough Attorney Coughlin was supposed to check into this. Councilmember Crilley thought it was the building next to the Board of Education Building. Mayor Failace told Borough Attorney to find out about this. 10. Men's Softball & Little League-Appointments. Councilmember Crilley said the umpires were paid according to the 1991 Ordinance. He spoke about the rates and the experience levels. He said he would like to increase all the rates by one dollar. He said he would like to increase the stipend from $1500.00 to $1750.00 for the coordinator since he was getting paid the same amount for a number of years. Mayor Failace asked if it was within the budget. Councilmember Crilley said he felt this was well worth it and it was in the budget. 11. PBA Local #47-Reqesting to hold their Fishing Derby in Carteret Park on June 26, 1999. Mayor Failace said okay. 7 FEBRUARY 25, 1999 MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BRUARY 25, 1999 JSINESS TO E ADDED BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilmember Fazekas spoke about the article in the newspaper about Woodbridge Y2K Compliance. He said he felt we have to look at the computer system in the Borough and check the police Department computers. Councilmember Mancuso asked if there was any time limit on fixing up an old building. Mayor Failace said someone got a nice break in the Hill Section and they did not do anything with the property. Borough Attorney Coughlin said only if it was in an agreement. He said they would have to comply with code no matter what they paid for the property. Councilmember Mancuso asked if there could be a Resolution that says they have a time limit. Mayor Failace said he did not think it had to be by Resolution but had to be negotiated when they got the property. Borough Attorney Coughlin said there was not that many times when the Borough gives property away, but in those cases there is an agreement. He explained. He said they could be reminded that they need to be brought up to code. Councilmember Mancuso asked how long a boarded up school or building could stay boarded up before it had to be fixed and the owner was forced to do something. Borough Attorney Coughlin said assuming that was a violation of code they could get a ten-day notice and be fined. He said if they were code compliant there is no obligation by the Borough. Councilmember Quinones said the Court employees have been here until 2:30 A.M. and suggested they add another session once or twice a month. She said she did not discuss this with Debbie Uhouse yet but felt it would alleviate some of the burden on the calendar and she suggested Ms. Uhouse come to address the Council at the next Agenda Meeting. Councilmember Gutowski said he had a personnel matter for Closed Session. Councilmember O'Brien said he called the State to complain about the smell from Dauman Pallet. He said the State said they would check it out but Councilmember Mancuso knew more about it. - Councilmember Mancuso said he spoke to the State and County and they suggested they set up a meeting and have people call with their complaints so they could build up records on Dauman. He said they told Dauman they had thirty days to clean up and stop the smell. He spoke about the problems with Dauman and what he has tried to do to stop this. 8 Councilmember Crilley said the Carteret Royals want to use the Senior Citizen Bus on Sunday. He said he told Mr. Kately to check into it and if it was available they have had it in the past and he felt they could have it now. Borough Attorney Coughlin told Borough Clerk Barney to check on the status of a liquor license held by Zaleski and advise him. He said they started the process of doing the Grade Crossing at Port Carteret. Mayor Failace said Reverend Gual found a parcel of property across from Chrome Park and it was good for the Reverend and the town. He said he felt this was an excellent area for Reverend Gual's needs. He said he would have Borough Attorney Coughlin check out the details. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he had something with regard to Sprint and their request for a lease addendum. He said he spoke to their attorney and told him the Council was not inclined to approve it since what they want to do was not in their original plan in the Resolution that was approved by the Board. Councilmember Mancuso said he felt Sprint was trying to pull a fast one saying this was part of the original plan but it was not part of the original plan. He spoke about other things that they were supposed to do but did not do. RESOLUTION #99-84 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers O'Brien and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-84 "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 8:22 P.M., a Closed Session was held. 9 FEBRUARY 25, 1999 DISCUSSION RESOLUTION 199-84 RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION ADOPTED BRUARY 25, 1999 ~ENED TO IE PUBLIC At approximately 8:59 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers O'Brien and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened to the public. - DJOURNED At approximately 9:00 P.M., upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers O'Brien and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, this meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~~,~ 'KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, RMC/C Municipal Clerk ~ KMB/cp - - 10