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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999/05/27 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, June 3, 1999, was held on May 27, 1999, 7:00 P.M., Municipal CourtlPolice Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Councilmember Gutowski " Mancuso " O'Brien " Quninones Noted absent was Mayor James Failace and Councilmembers Crilley and Fazekas and Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin. Mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on May 21,1999. a) Tony Neibert - He was not present. b) Borough Engineer - Eric Betz gave the Engineer's Report. He spoke on Borough Hall - Microbial Testing Report, UEZ Funding - Borough Green/Cooke Avenue Streetscape Project, Sewer Facilities and Road Projects. c) Police Director Elg - He was not present at this point of the meeting. August 3 & September 2,1998, May 6,1999. Public Hearing- #99-17 Amending Chapter 160 of the Code, Re: Land Development - Fences. #99-18 Repealing Chapter 140 of the Code and Creating a New Chapter 140, Re: Graffiti. #99-19 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Seasonal Grasscutter. MAY 27, 1999 AGmDA HEEITNG May 27, 1999 PR&'>ENl' STATIMENl' OF HEEITNG OOTICE TO ADDRESS OOVERNING BOOY HINUIES FOR APPROVAL ORDINANCES: 1 MAY 27, 1999 RESOLUflOOS APPUCATIOOS cnKJNICATIOOS REPORIS MA'fIDS FOR DISCUSSlÅ“ NJ Dept. of Personnel Firefighter List Mayor Failac.e, & Counci1member" Crilley & Attorney Coughlin noted Present Senior Building Maintenance Worker Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. Amendment to 1999 Temporary Budget. Refund of Tax and/or Sewer Fee Overpayments. Professional Services - Garden State Laboratories, not to exceed $12,056.00, Re: Industrial Waste Monitoring. ABC Licenses -199912000 Renewals. Woodbridge Township-Public Hearing, 6/1/99, Re: Land Use & Development Ordinance, Affordable Housing Requirements. Carteret Housing Authority - HUD review. PSE&G -Public Notice of Application for Wetlands Permit. City of Jersey City - Asking for opposition to S-618, Re: Last, Best Offer. Clerk's Office. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION; NJ Department of Personne1- a. Firefighter List - Certification. The Clerk stated that we have to ask for the Certification. At approximately 7:10 P.M., Mayor Failace and Counci1member Crilley and Attorney Coughlin were noted present. Mayor Fai1ace told Eric from Killam that he received a letter today on the Linden Sewer Separation, that we need to file three (3) more copies of something that we didn't do. He asked the Clerk if she had a copy of that. The Clerk stated they always get a copy of that. b. Senior Building Maintenance Worker. The Clerk said that is to replace Ray Tobias. She explained that we have to request the notice for the exam and the promotional announcement, which is open to Building Service and Maintenance Workers. She said they could fill it provisionally and they don't have to post it. 2 Counci1member O'Brien said he would like to move Jason into this job temporarily and they have to hire someone to fill Jason's spot. c. Certification of Eligibles - Senior Park Maintenance Worker, Date of Disposition, 7122/99. The Clerk stated that we already have an existing list on that. The Governing Body will discuss this in Closed Session. d. Fire Superintendent, Fire Captains. The Clerk said they have been requested to put provisionals in those spots. The Goveming Body will discuss this in a Closed Session. e. Certification of Eligibles - Building Subcode Official. The Governing Body will discuss this in a Closed Session. f. Payroll Clerk -Waiver of Appointment. The Clerk explained that this was a letter that we recently received saying that at first they were disapproving the salary because of the testing procedure, but now they are just asking for something in writing stating what happ~l1ed and they want to access us the cost. Mayor Failace agreed and said the attorney would take care of it. Catherine Koskoski - Requesting street lighting survey, Re: So. Whittier Street. This was okay to be put on. Resolution #99-175, Tabled 5/20/99 - Re: Killam Associates, Borough Green/Streetscape Project. Mayor Fai1ace said they would not notify the funds unless Patrick De Blasio was there, so he will take care of this and if it is okay then it will be put on. Coregis - Requesting payment of claim, Re: Boland - 9/92. The Governing Body will discuss this in a Closed Session. John Higgio - Vectre Corporation. Mayor Fai1ace said John had spoke to this company, who will research the grants for Brownfield for inspection and remediation, etc., at no cost to the Borough. He said if there is some monies available, they get a percentage of that money. He said he would speak to John about the percentage. Sharot Street - property. The Clerk explained that there is a 22XlOO piece of property along the Industrial Road, that people want to donate to the Borough. Attorney Coughlin said before they take it he will go and look at it. Willis Corroon Administrative Services - Requesting monthly payment of disability, Re: Marocchi. The Clerk said they just want to change their billing from bi-weekly to monthly. This was okay to be put on. Killam Associates - Borough Hall Microbial Abatement & Cleaning. Received quotations and recommend award to Preferred 3 MAY 27, 1999 Senior Building Maintenance Worker Coot: Certification of Eligibles Fire Superintendent, Fire Captains Certification of Eligibles; He: Building Subcode Official Payroll Clerk Catherine Koskoski Resolution #99-175 Coregis John Riggio/Vectre Corpomtion Sharot Street Willis Corron Adninistrative Servio'S KilIan Associates MAY 27, 1999 Gloria Goodrich 1HP Inc. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED Direct Deposit Grant Avenue Field Parks Department Chief Hack RESOUJIT()' #99-180 Heso1ution to go into Closed Session Cleaning Solutions. If Council approves, will proceed with requisition. The Governing Body approved this. Gloria Goodrich - Zoning Board vacancy. The Mayor said they will give a name for this. THP, Inc. - Requesting additional appropriation, $815.35, Re: Resolution #99-143, Re: Preparation of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. They need to amend this resolution. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Counci1member Quinones said Patrick De B1asio spoke to her about getting a Direct Deposit set up for Borough Employees checks from Fleet Bank. She said Patrick told her there was a $2400.00 a month fee for this. Mayor Fai1ace said he is not sure about this and said he would talk to Patrick and then they will discuss it. Councilmember Crilley said he had a letter from the man that came to the last meeting about renaming Grant Avenue Field, Rebis Field. The Governing Body agreed and a resolution would be put on for that. Councilmember Crilley said they already spent $6000.00 on trees this year. The gentleman who got the contract is already at the bid threshold with other work in the Borough, so we would have to get a new vendor or got out to bid, which he would like to do. The Governing Body authorized a resolution to go out for bids. He also mentioned that there had been some anti-semantic graffiti in the park and the Parks Department is in the process of getting it cleaned up. He mentioned the Parks Senior Maintenance Worker, that they would be a man short in the park and they can either change the salary account or try to work with what they have. He said they also need another part-time and full-time employee. Attorney Coughlin said former Chief Hack was sued in connection with a name improperly released. He had previously represented by Durek & Harth and asked if they could represent him and see if the insurance company would pick it up. He then went on to speak about the Catch & Release Program and he said from the issues raised it should be called Catch, Release and Survive because in order for it to be meaningful they have to allow the fish to survive. He said they need to address more issues about regulations. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Mancuso and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-180 4 MAY 27, 1999 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" Resolution #99-180 was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Crilley, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas was noted Absent. Adopted At approximately 7:30 P.M., a Closed Session was held to discuss Personnel, Litigation and Contract Negotiations. MEEITNG CI.DSID Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Crilley and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, this meeting was opened at approximately 9:46 P.M. MEEITNG OPE1'ÆD After no further discussion, Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Quinones and Gutowski, and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, this meeting was Adjourned at approximately 9:47 P. M. ADJOORNID Respectfully submitted, /~'b_9J;.'~~ 'KATHLEEN M.BARNEY c;r- ~ Municipal Clerk KMB/lr ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------