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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APPLICATIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
MATTERS FOR
DISCUSSION
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MATTER FOR
DISCUSSION
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BUSINESS TO BE
ADDED
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Municipal Clerk
APRIL 29, 1999
RESOLUTION 199-150
CLOSED SESSION
ADOPTED
OPENED TO PUBLIC
ADJOURNED
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