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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1999/01/29 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor James A Failace at approximately 7:30 P.M, on Thursday, January 2], ] 999 at the Municipal CourtlPolice Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: Councilmember Patrick Crilley Jack Fazekas Stanley Gutowski James Mancuso James O'Brien Remy Quinones " " " " " AJso noted present was Borough Attorney Craig 1. Coughlin. The meeting was opened with a moment of silent prayer and the pledge of allegiance by Mayor James A. Failace. The Clerk stated that on January IS, 1999, in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the minutes of December 8, ] 997, January 8, February 2, 19, 26, March 5, 19 and April 2, 1998 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. 1 Mayor Failace said he is sure they are all aware of the incident at the park concerning a young girl who had walked onto the pond and broke through the ice. Someone was smart enough to ask for help and Mr. Anthony Fiore and Mr. Antonio Fiore rescued the young girl. Had they not acted as quickly as they did, that young girl might not be with us today. He thanked them and presented them with Certificates of Merit for their heroism. JANUARY 21, 1999 COUNCIL MEETING ROLL CALL SILENT PRAYER, PLEIX;E OF ALLEGIANCE STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE MINUTES FOR APPROVAL CERTIFICATES OF MERIT - Anthony Fiore Antonio Fiore RESOLUTION #99-19 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-19 "DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #99-20 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Quinones and Mancuso RESOLUTION #99-20 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT GAMES DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE FOR THE YEAR 1999" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #99-21 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien RESOLUTION #99-21 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ]999 AMUSEMENT DEVICE LlCENSE(S)" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative RESOLUTION #99-22 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien RESOLUTION #99-22 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY INTER-LOCAL SER VICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY HAZMAT RESPONSE SERVICES" 3 was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative JANUARY 21, 1999 RESOLUTION #99-19 Designating Official Depositories Adopted RESOLUTION #99-20 Amusement Games Distributors Licenses Adopted RESOLUTION #99-21 1999 Amusement Device Licenses Adopted RESOLUTION #99-22 Inter-local Agreement Re: Hazmat Response Adopted JANUARY 21, 1999 ORDINANCE #99-1 Salary Ordinance Re: Handicapped Recreation & Office of Disabled First Reading ORDINANCE #99-2 Lease - Holiness to Jehovah First Reading ~lEETING OPENED Public Input On Resolutions MEETING CLOSED RESOLUTION #99-18 Raffle Licenses Adopted ORDINANCE #99-1 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held February 4, 1999, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative ORDINANCE #99-1 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 EST ABLISI-IlNG SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENT OF SALARIES FOR V ARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" ORDINANCE #99-2 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held February 4, 1999, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative ORDINANCE #99-2 "ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING LEASE OF 46 ROOSEVELT AVENUE TO HOLINESS TO JEHOVAH" A copy of each Resolution was placed upon the table for review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present the meeting was opened for public input on all resolutions. There being no comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the public portion on resolutions was closed RESOLUTION #99-18 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers O'Brien and Crilley "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS, COURT FIDELIS 636, HOL Y FAMILY RSA, LITTLE CARTERET LEAGUE, ST JOSEPH RS.A AND ST JOSEPH R.C CHURCH" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative RESOLUTION #99-27 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-27 "AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LIABILITY CLAIM DEDUCTIBLE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Council members Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. RESOLUTION #99-28 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-28 "RESOLUTION AMENDING SHORT TERM DISABILITY PAYMENTS IN 1999" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #99-29 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-29 "CERTIFYING JOY M. WALKO TO THE POSITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative RESOLUTION #99-30 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-30 "AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LIABILITY CLAIM DEDUCTIBLE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. JANUARY 21, 1999 RESOLUTION #99-27 Liability Claim- K. Kacsur Adopted RESOLUTION #99-28 Amending Short Term Disability Payment - 1999 Adopted RESOLUTION #99-29 Certifying J. Walko Public Safety Telecommunicator Adopted RESOLUTION #99-30 Liability Claim - Nix & Lynch Adopted JANU,\RY 21, 1999 RESOLUTION #99-31 Professional Services - C-3 Sm,¡er Operator A. Bie1, Jr. Adopted RESOLUTION #99-32 Professional Services - Craig J. Coughlin, Esq. Adopted RESOLUTION #99-33 Professional Services - Legal and Managerial - Helmer, Kassel e, Stmlell Adopted RESOLUTION 4199-34 Professional Services - Legal Genova, Burns & Vernoia Adopted RESOLUTION #99-3] was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien RESOLUTION #99-3] "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR C-3 SEWER OPERATOR" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. RESOLUTION #99-32 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-32 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative RESOLUTION #99-33 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-33 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LEGAL AND MANAGERIAL CONSULTING SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the aftirmative. RESOLUTION #99-34 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-34 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES" was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Council members Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the aftirmative. 6 RESOLUTION #99-35 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-35 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #99-36 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Council members Mancuso and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-36 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Council members Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #99-37 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-37 "AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF A JUNK DEALERS' LICENSE FOR 1999 LICENSE TERM TO DAVID BASS AT 1 BEVERLY STREET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. Councilmember Crilley asked who inspected the junk yard and was it done on a yearly basis? The Clerk stated that the Board of Health did the inspections yearly. 7 JANUARY 21, 1999 RESOLUTION #99-35 Professional Services - Frances Hartman, Esq. Re: Officer Singura Adopted RESOLUTION #99-36 Professional Services - Killam Associates Re: Underground Storage Tanks Adopted RESOLUTION #99-37 Renewal of Junk Yard License - 1999 - David Bass Adopted Comments JANUARY 21, 1999 RESOLUTION #99-38 Improvements to Hm¡yard, Bergen and Harrison Pumping Stations Adopted RESOLUTION #99-39 Approving Change Order - Allstate Pov¡er Vac Adopted RESOLUTION ~'99-40 Library/Community Center- Shoring Re: Dajon, Inc. Adopted RESOLUTION #99-41 46 Roosevelt Ave. - Holiness to Jehovah Variance Application Adopted RESOLUTION #99-38 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and Gutowski RESOLUTION #99-38 "AUTHORIZING PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS BERGEN, HAYWARD AND HARRISON PUMPING STATION IMPROVEMENTS" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative RESOLUTION #99-39 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-39 "RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER" was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. RESOLUTION #99-40 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-40 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO DAJON ASSOCIATES, fNC. was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. RESOLUTION #99-41 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-41 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING V ARIANCE APPLICATION IN CONNECTION WITH PROPERTY KNO\\'N AS 46 ROOSEVELT A VENUE was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. 8 Councilmember Crilley asked the Borough Attorney what this resolution was for? Borough Attorney Coughlin said this was regard to making application for any variances that are necessary in order to accomplish the intended purpose of the lease, which is to do community out-reach and to provide services. He understands that building is in a residential neighborhood. It is more on the order of a commercial operation that will be carried on there. He hasn't had a chance to see what variances are needed. The Reverend thought a use variance was necessary. Councilmember Crilley asked why were they doing this instead of the Reverend? Borough Attorney CougWin said the Holiness to Jehovah is rather limited in funds and it was his understanding that the Council wanted to be as cooperative as possible. They haven't entered into the lease as of yet, so the borough is still the property owner. RESOLUTION #99-42 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien "RESOLUTION #99-42 "RESOLUTION EXTENDING CURRENT TOWING PERMITS" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #99-43 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-43 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT WITH HOUSING SERVICES, INC. TO PERFORM CERTAIN DUTIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BOROUGH'S SCATTERED SITE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. JANUARY 21, 1999 Comments RESOLUTION #99-42 Extending Towing Permits Adopted RESOLUTION #99-43 Agreement with Housing Services, Inc. Adopted JANUARY 21, 1999 RESOLUTION #99-44 Appointing tler:¡bers Urban Enterprise Zone Advisory Cora;¡i ttee Adopted RESOLUTION #99-45 U.E.S. Re: Gartland & Co. Adopted RESOLUTION #99-46 U.E.S. Re: Allied Risk Services Adopted LIST OF BILLS RESOLUTION #99-44 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-44 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrrnative. RESOLUTION #99-45 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones RESOLUTION #99-45 "AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIED SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. RESOLUTION #99-46 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas RESOLUTION #99-46 "AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIED SERVICES" was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the aftirmative. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Mancuso, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Council members Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the atftrmative. Councilmember Crilley abstained on his reimbursement for the convention in November and voted in the affirmative on all the rest. Councilmembers Gutowski, Mancuso and O'Brien also abstained on their reimbursement for the convention and voted yes on all others. 10 The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from St. Joseph Church regarding an amendment to a Bingo License. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous atftrmative vote of the full Council present, the application was approved. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from Volunteer Fire Company #1 for new membership for Wayne Malek and Chris Wisniewski. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous atftrmative vote of the full Council present, the applications were ordered to be approved The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from Volunteer Fire Company #2 for new membership for Ronald Sikora and Gary Rumpf Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the applications were ordered to be approved. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a resolution rrom the townships of East Brunswick and Edison opposing disposal of New York City or State Municipal solid waste in the State of New Jersey. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous atftrmative vote of the full Council present, the resolution was ordered to be received and placed on file. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a communication from Ferrara and Associates concerning a petition of Academy Express Inc., for Atlantic City Bus service and revised street by street description. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, it was ordered to be received and placed on file. The Clerk Stated that she was in receipt of a communication from Jerry Casser, Esq., concerning a petition of Leisure Time Tours for Atlantic City bus service. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, it was ordered to be received and placed on file. 1 The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a resolution from the Township of Monroe concerning the proposed legislation concerning Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous atftrmative vote of the full Council present, it was ordered to be received and placed on file JANUARY 21, 1999 APPLICATIONS St. Joseph Church Re: Amendmen t to Bingo License Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Membership - W. Halek and C. Wisnie\lski Volunteer Fire Co. #2 Hembership - R. Sikora and G. Rumpf COMMUNICATIONS Twps. of Edison and East Brunswick Re: tflC Solid Waste Disposal Ferrara & Assoc. Re: Atlantic City Buses - Academy Express J. Gasser, Esq. Re: Atlantic City Buses - Leisure Time Tours Twp. of ~1onroe Opposing Electric Discount & Energy Competition Act JANUARY 21, 1999 ~liddlese;, \~ater Company Rôte Increase The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a notice of a public hearing from Middlesex Water Company regarding their rate increase, to be held February 24, ]999 in Woodbridge, New Jersey. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present it was ordered to be received and placed on the bulletin board. REPORTS Departments The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: I. Air Pollution - September 1998 2. Board of Health - November] 998 3. Clerk's Otftce - December ]998. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous atftrmative vote of the full Council present, the reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. Standing Committees BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson O'Brien said since the beginning of the year they have consolidated all the maintenance in the Borough under Ray Tobias He will order all supplies, etc. They are doing work on the fire building and have one quote for the bathroom and are looking for two others. Mr. Tobias, with Killam Associates has already done work on some plumbing and gas lines in the Police Department. They are also installing a new hot water heater. At the Borough Hall we have specifications being done for waterproofing of the building from top to bottom. The electrical upgrade is underway at the Annex. Ray and his crew are doing a fine job. He reported progress. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Quinones said they met with most of the Department Heads yesterday to review their individual budgets. For the most part, everyone has stayed within last year's budget and are maintaining the line in that regard. They expect to put together a good budget. It will be tight, but nonetheless, in the guidelines of what we had last year. According to Patrick DeBlasio there will not be a problem meeting the February 10, 1999 deadline for submission to the state. She reported progress. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Fazekas said there were 200 applicants for the "Name the Fire Truck Contest". They have narrowed it down to three names. Godzilla, Hercules and Rescue Rambler (r2) The Rescue Rambler (r2) was chosen as the winner Raymond Ortega of Columbus School, 4th Grade. The winner will receive a $500.00 bond. 2nd place will receive $]00.00 bond and 3rd place will receive a $50.00 bond. He hopes they will attend the next Council Meeting to receive their prizes. They have received the new Fire Truck in December and they have been training on it. It will be in service sometime this month. He will report on the budget at the next Council Meeting. With that, as always, we are moving right along. 12 PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Crilley said he, along with Councilmember Fazekas and Mayor Failace met with the First Aid, Fire and Police units to discuss the problem of First Aid coverage in the borough between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. We have been shorthanded in the First Aid Department during the day because most of the members work and we have been depending on the Mutual Aid of Port Reading, Avenel and other surrounding towns and it has become a real problem. We have called them so much, it's not mutual aid, they are becoming our First Aid Department. It's not a good situation. Protocol is they have to wait 15 minutes before mutual aid can be used and it can be a bad situation. After discussing many solutions, they came up with a plan where Rural Metro will come into the borough between those hours, Monday through Friday, and cover the town at no additional charge to the town. They will bill the patient's insurance company. Whatever the insurance company pays them, they accept as payment. If the person does not have insurance, that's okay. They don't get billed. They get the same service, the same care. It's a win-win situation and it gives us the coverage that is needed. It doesn't cost the borough or the patient any money and hopefully, the care and service will be the same. We wont' know that until they are put on the job. Rural Metro is looking to hire some of the First Aid people that might be available during the day. It should be a good situation. He would like to address the letter that was in yesterday's paper about the flood on Carteret Avenue. There are a lot of facts missing from that letter, one of which they said the Council didn't care and they weren't around. At 930 P.M., he spoke to the landlord of the building, Mr. Rogers, and he asked him how everyone in the building was faring. Mr. Rogers told him that most of the people in the building went to relative's houses and were fine. There were a couple of people in the building and they wished to stay there. It was their choice. He also checked in with Lt. Auker who was on duty at the scene. He told him everything was under control. At 9:45 P.M., he reported to the Mayor and other Councilmembers those very facts. What people read in the paper is not true. They were there and they were concerned. If they asked for help they would have been there to give it, but they didn't. Committee Chairperson Crilley said the 3 on 3 basketball tournament that they ran last year for 5th grade to High School will be run again in March. Information will be given at the schools The Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball programs on Saturday morning has started. There are still openings if people want to come in and sign up for that. 13 He congratulated the Fiore's for their actions in the Park. That could have turned into a catastrophe if it wasn't for their quick thinking and response to the scene. He said the borough appreciates it and he is sure the girl's family also appreciates it. People in town have to use common sense when it comes to the ice. Please stay off of it. If they see anyone one it, call the Police. JANUARY 21, 1999 Standing Committees Con I t. JANUARY 21, 1999 Standing Cornr:1i ttees Continued POLICE Committee Chairperson Gutowski said Acting Chief Hack has the department moving forward Unfortunately, he is retiring March I, 1999. After an exhaustive search of over a year, this Council believes they have found the person to replace Mr. Hack. He couldn't give them any more information because the contract hasn't been finalized with this individual. He reported progress. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Mancuso said sewerage is still flowing and the bathrooms are still flushing, so far. He would like to comment on the piece in the paper also. He said the Mayor was out there at 6:30 AM., before he went to work. Councilmember Gutowski was out there with Remy He was out there with Teddy and they spoke to the people and they sent them to the Fire House. He was there when Public Service and the Gas Company came and they stated everything was okay with the apartments. They let the people back into the apartments. The Mayor did buy people lunch. He and Teddy came back later to double check again. People were back in the building and no one had any complaints. Mr. Rogers stated that everyone was okay there. The cooperation between the Police Department, the Fire Department and Public Works was tremendous. They were there between 8 and 10 hours to clean up the mess and help the people. He said he didn't know anything else that could have been done down there. He thanked them all. Committee Chairperson said he read about the garbage from New York City, where Mayor Guiliani stated that it was our pleasure to go over and use his town, but he doesn't say that the taxes that are put on people rrom New Jersey that work there, or the sales taxes from people of New Jersey who go over there to eat, drink and dance, he doesn't mention that. He makes it seem like it's a favor for us to go over there. He said he has three bills. One from Senator Vitale which is Assembly Bill 2740 which he has introduced against garbage from New York coming into New Jersey. Senatorial Bill #64 which was introduced by John Wisniewski, which is also against the garbage. He has a resolution #]48 that was introduced by Jeffrey Munroe which is also against the garbage. He has initiated to stop this rrom coming in. He thinks if everyone cooperates, we will never see it in this town. He reported progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION Committee Chairperson Crilley said the letter was sent to the Board of Education to choose from four dates to meet with him. They will probably meet in early February. ~1AYOR Mayor Failace thanked the Fire, Police, Councilmembers, EMT and specifically the Water Company regarding the flood. They did one heck of ajob. Everyone worked together. We have received our Clean Communities Grant of$25,785.00 which is higher than we ever received before That will help us out. He has been speaking with Congressman Menendez. They were to meet with the FAA regarding Air Traffic over Carteret. We are going to get together to voice our opposition to it. He will keep them informed as to where they are with that. 14 Mayor Failace said he receives a resolution from other towns everyday regarding the fight against the garbage He said they have to be very careful in what they do and how they oppose this. We have to never let our guard down. That's the key. Mayor Failace said he along with Councilmembers Gutowski, Mancuso and John Riggio met with Diane Johnson, State Coordinator of Community Funds and Development and also the Director. We are looking for money for Carteret and they gave us some avenues to explore. We believe that we haven't received our fair share in the past. They spoke to the County and they will be going to the State in a couple of weeks to see what we can get for Carteret for the various projects. Mayor Failace showed them the Street Scape and explained what the plan was. This is a project that is going to give us something in Carteret that we can be very proud of There are other things they are looking at for this area. He thinks the concept of a Town Center is going to really rival anything that has been done in Middlesex County and other towns. It's going to be something that Carteret can stand up and take pride in. People are going to be coming here to see what we have. Mayor Failace showed them the plans for Lower Roosevelt Avenue (Chrome). It is an idea of what they would like to do in Chrome. They want to do the sewers, redo the streets, pavers on the sidewalks, nice lamps. We have to attract some retail stores there He said with the plans they have and the things they want to do, there may be some businesses in town that will look to relocate there. They are looking for grant money so they can fix the rront of the buildings. He spoke with a public relations firm this week. We have to change the image ofCarteret in Middlesex County. We have to make it so people want to come to Carteret There are companies looking to come into Carteret, but we have to change our image. We can move Carteret forward. This is the beginning. The Town Center concept will be something and he believes we will be very proud of it We are doing it within our budget and within our means. Ifit cost another Two Million dollars, it would be the thing to do. Mayor Failace thanked the Fiores. They did a great job and did themselves and the community very proud. Those are the kind of things that help move us forward. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous atftrmative vote of the full Council present, the meeting was opened for public discussion. 15 JANUARY 21, 1999 t1AYOR Con I t. Meeting Opened Public Discussion JANUARY 21, 1999 ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous atftrrnative vote of the full Council present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8: 10 PM Respectfully submitted, ¿g~~ Municipal Clerk KMB/sj 16