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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999/04/29 An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of May 6, 1999, was held on April 29, 1999, 7:00 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor Failace Councilmember Crilley " Fazekas " Gutowski " Mancuso " O'Brien Also noted present was Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin. Noted absent was Councilmember Quinones. Statement of Meeting Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board on April 23, 1999. RESOLUTION #99-149 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon Mt·.iS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley RESOLUTION #99-149 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and O'Brien voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Quinones was noted absent. At approximately 7:02 P.M. a Closed Session was held. At approximately 7:04 P.M. upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, this meeting opened to the public. To Address Governing Body: a) Lisa & Jim Torres b) Sprint Spectrum c) Onsite Sycom d) Tom Walker, A. Duie Pyle, Inc. e) Borough Engineer. APRIL 29, 1999 AGENDA MEETING PRESENT STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE RESOLUTION 199-149 CLOSED SESSION ADOPTED OPENED TO PUBLIC TO ADDRESS GOVERNING BODY APRIL 29, 1999 LISA & JIM TORRES SPRINT SPECTRUM QUINONES PRESENT ONSITE SYCOM TOM WALKER A. DUIE PYLE, INC Lisa and Jim Torres - not present Sprint Spectrum - Unidentified person from Sprint Spectrum spoke about a back-up generator. He said they received approval regarding the saft'ty of the generator, and they are now asking for the amendment to be signed. Councilmember Gutowski said in the original proposal to install the generator, Sprint had proposed to supply the Police and Fire Departments with cellular phones and the use of the tower. He said none of that has happened. He said he would like to know why they have not lived up to their end of the bargain. Sprint Representative said that agreement was not III the original paperwork that he reviewed. Councilmember Gutowski said he spoke with someone on the phone and they confirmed this proposal. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he believes it IS on the lease agreement. Sprint Representative said he was under the impression that issue was dropped. He said he would see to it that all of the proposals are met. Mayor Failace said he understands their position and the Council would discuss it and get back to them. At approximately 7:15 P.M. Councilmember Quinones was noted present. Onsite Sycom - Lori (inaudible) from Onsite Sycom spoke about the propof'll for the Municipal Energy Refrigeration Program. She said the deregulation would occur in New Jersey in August of 1999. She said everyone would be getting a 5% rate reduction. Councilmember Crilley asked if they were to join would the School Board save money. Lori said yes. She said Onsite Sycom also provides a service to walk the Borough through the process. Tom Walker, A. Duie Pyle, Inc.- Tom Walker said he had an employee injured in an accident at the intersection of Roosevelt and Industrial Road. He said he would like the Council to look into this and possibly make the intersectiøn safer. Borough Attorney Coughlin said they could not just put up a stop sign. 2 Mayor Failace said they meet with the County this month. He said they would discuss this. Borough Engineer - Albert Beninato - Engineer's Report BOROUGH HALL - MICROBIAL TESTING REPORT TBE has provided the Borough a list of three microbial abatement contractors which specializes in this type of work. Due to the nature of the problem, and in an effort to provide a comfortable working environment for all Borough Hall employees, it is recommended that the Borough authorize Killam to solicit quotations for the abatement work and TBE to assist during the abatement and perform the post sampling and reporting. UEZ FUNDING - BOROUGH GREEN ACRES/COOKE AVENUE STREETSCAPE PROJECT Upon receipt of the official confirmation of funding form UEZ, John Riggio has indicated that a meeting will be scheduled to be attended by all involved parties the proposed project and to finalize the proposal plan. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER - NJDEP In response to the NJDEP's Administrative Order and Notice of Civil Administrative Penalty Assessment, dated March 29, 1999, we have requested an Administrative Hearing. LINDEN STREET SEWER SEPARATION CONTRACT PHASE II Bids shall be reviewed and a Report Upon Bids shall be prepared for the Borough's review, discussion and award at the next Council Meeting. CARTERET HIGH SCHOOL CONNECTIONS TO STORM SEWER SEWER LATERAL The Borough is awaiting a response from the Carteret Board of Education on the Boards intended plan of action to remove the illegal sanitary sewer lateral connections from the storm sewer. BERGEN STREET AND HAYWARD AVENUE PUMP REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION Bid documents for the pump replacement and rehabilitation contract have been prepared and the contract was advertised the week of April 12, 1999. Bids are scheduled to be received on Thursday, May 6, 1999. ROOSEVELT AVENUE PUMP STATION - EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO PUMP NO.2 Pump N,'. 2 at the Roosevelt Avenue Pump Station has been re- installed at the pump station by Municipal Maintenance Co. Inc. 3 APRIL 29, 1999 A. DUIE PYLE (CONTINUED) BOROUGH ENGINEER APRIL 29, 1999 ENGINEER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) BIDS MINUTES FOR APPROVAL PROCLAMATIONS ORDINANCES RESOLUTIONS HAYWARD, BERGEN AND HARRISON PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS - RE-BID The contract documents have been modified and are ready to be advertised for re-bid for Electrical Improvements at the above referenced pump stations. - IMPROVEMENTS TO INDUSTRIAL ROAD A meeting with Conrail is scheduled. NJDOT is currently reviewing a request for discretionary funds for the costs associated with the crossing. Pending the outcome of these two items, the Industrial Road Improvement Project can proceed. IMPROVEMENTS TO LOUIS AND FILLMORE STREETS The project is scheduled to be advertised in the next several weeks in an effort to begin construction just following the end of the school year. BIDS: Sale of Snorkel Fire Truck MINUTES FOR APPROVAL: June 24, July 16 & 27, 1998, April 1, 1999. PROCLAMATIONS: a) National Day of Prayer & Day of Prayer in New Jersey. b) Safe Drinking Water Week. c) Municipal Clerk's Week. ORDINANCES: Public Hearing- l. #99-13 Capital Improvement, Appropriating $20,000.00 - Building improvements. 2. #99-14 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Police Director. RESOLUTIONS: I. 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 - Linden St., Herman Ave., & Cypress St. Sewer Separation - Phase II. 5. Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement with Middlesex County for Installation of LED Traffic Signals. 6. Authorizing Bids - Pickup Truck. 7. Authorizing Payment to Marvec Construction Corporation, Re: West Carteret Sewer Proj ect. 8. Authorizing Payment of Liability Claim Deductible - E. Pearlman. 9. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fee Overpayments. 4 APPLICATIONS: l. Charlie's Angels - ABC License #1201-33-061-007, Approval of Corporation Change. 2. Volunteer Fire Co. #1 - Application for new membership, Joe Prado. COMMUNICATIONS: l. Boroughs of Metuchen & Milltown, townships of North Brunswick & Piscataway - Resolutions supporting Senate and Assembly Bills addressing Y2K Tort Claims. 2. MC board of Chosen Freeholders - Resolution and Notice of Public Hearing, May 20, 1999, New Brunswick - Re: Open Space. 3. Woodbridge Township - Land Use & Development Ordinance, Re: Accessory Structures. 4. Borough of Highland Park - Resolution endorsing returning the USS New Jersey to a New Jersey site. 5. Township of Old Bridge - Resolution urging the State of New Jersey to maintain state aid to municipalities at the current levels. 6. ENSR - Notice that Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation is applying to the NJDEP for various Wetlands Permits, Re: Woodbridge & Raritan River Loops. 7. Township of Woodbridge - Public Hearing on Land Use & Development Ordinance, May 4, 1999, Re: Interpretation of Zone Boundaries Fee for copies of Supplements. 8. Planning Board - Proposed resolution amending Chapter 78-24 of the Carteret Zoning Ordinance. REPORTS: l. Clerk's Office - April 1999. 2. Inspection of Buildings - March 1999. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION: l. NJ Department of Personnel - a) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment, Fire Protection Subcode Official. Date of Disposition: 7/29/99. Provisional: Richard Greenberg - Approved. b) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment, Senior Park Maintenance Worker. Date of Disposition: 7/29/99. Provisional: Robert Wood - Put on Hold. c) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - Police Officer. Date of Disposition: 6/18/99 - Put on Hold. d) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - Ass't. Violations Clerk. Date of Disposition: 5/22/99. Provisional: Susan Gadecki - Closed Session. e) Certification of Eligibles for Appointment - building Subcode Official. Date of Disposition: 5/15/99. Provisional: John Soltesz - Closed Session. 2. AFSCME - Grievances - Closed Session. 3. George Street - Addresses -letter to be sent by Attorney. 5 APRIL 29, 1999 APPLICATIONS COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION APRIL 29, 1999 MATTER FOR DISCUSSION (CONTINUED) 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED 9. 10. Planning Board - Proposed resolution amending Chapter 160, Land Development Ordinance - Approved. Ordinance - Soil Removal & Fill Placement - Approved. Genova, Bums & Vernoia - Request for additional appropriation, $5,022.54 - Put on Hold. Borough Hall Employees - Request for Meeting - Approved. NJ Transit - Asking if Borough is still in concurrence with new bus shelters - Attorney will handle. Councilman Mancuso - Sewage Plant Repairer - Approved. MCUA - 1st Quarter 1999 Flow & Loading Service Charge- Put on Hold. Alliance for Disabled in Action, Inc. - Requesting Borough's ADA transition plans and Self-evaluations - Attorney will handle. Carteret Public Schools - Invoice for building use - Copy of letter sent to Mangieri. Dan Raviv Associates, Inc. - Requesting execution of Sanitary Landfill Minor Disruption Permit Application, Re: Bellemead Development Corp. - Put on a Resolution. - II. 12. 13. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilmember Mancuso said he wants to hire someone in Street and Roads. Mayor Failace said they could put someone on provisional. Councilmember Mancuso said they need drivers. Councilmember Crilley said he gave Kathy Bamey a letter regarding $1800.00 for the American Legion. Borough Attorney Coughlin said he gave the Council the information they had requested on the Redevelopment Agency. He then went on to speak about the material he had handed out. Mayor Failace said he urged the Council to read over the material and keep themselves well informed. Borough Attorney Coughlin said the NJDEP has received their request for a hearing. Councilmember Fazekas said he feels there would be issues in the Police Department and the Borough regarding Y2K. He said he needs $25,000.00 for Capital Improvement. Mayor Failace said there is money out there for the possible problem regarding Y2K. Councilmember said he would meet with John Riggio. 6 RESOLUTION # 99-150 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-150 "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 8:40 P.M. a Closed Session was held. At approximately 10:00 P.M. upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, this meeting opened to the public. Borough Attorney Coughlin said the Wolf project (inaudible) the Senior Citizen Building. He said now he wants to sell the building. The Council said no. At approximately 10:02 P.M. upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, this meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~~~ Municipal Clerk APRIL 29, 1999 RESOLUTION 199-150 CLOSED SESSION ADOPTED OPENED TO PUBLIC ADJOURNED KMB/par 7 8