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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
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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.
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,
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Municipal Clerk
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