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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, March 18 ] 999 at the Municipal CourtlPolice
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll. call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember
Patrick Crilley
Stanley Gutowski
James Mancuso
James O'Brien
Remy Quinones
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Noted absent was Councilmember Jack Fazekas.
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Craig J. Coughlin.
The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the pledge of
allegiance led by Mayor James A. Failace.
The Clerk stated that on March ]2, ]999, 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 five (5) Councilmembers present, the
minutes of May 2], ]998, January 21, February 4, ]8 and 25, ]999 were
approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
This was the night advertised to receive bids for the sale of the Snorkel
Fire Truck and the Mayor called for all bids.
No bids were received
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This was the night advertised to receive bids for a ] 999 Conventional
Single Axle Dump Truck and the Mayor called for all bids. Upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Clerk was
directed to open and read aloud all bids received which were as follows:
MARŒ 18, 1999
COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL
PRAYER, PLEJX;E
OF ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
MINUTES FOR
APPROVAL
BIDS
Sale of Snorkel
Fire Truck
BIDS
Dump Truck
~1ARæ 18, 1999
BIDS
Dump Truck
Continued
Held for
Study
BIDS
Toro Tractor
Held for
Study
RESOLUTION #99-104
Read Budget
by Title
Adopted
PUBLIC HEARING
Local ~lunicipal
Budget
Hearing Closed
BIDDER
1. Mid-Atlantic Truck
Centre, Inc.
525 Linden Avenue
Linden, NJ 07036
10%
B.B
BID PRICE
$52,98800
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the bids were held for
study.
This was the night advertised to receive bids for a Toro Infield Pro 5020
Tractor and the Mayor called for all bids. Upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present, the Clerk was directed to open and read all
bids received which were as follows:
BIDDER
1. Storr Tractor Company
3191 Highway 22
Somerville, NJ 08876
10%
BB
BID PRICE
$11,725.00
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the bids were held for
study.
RESOLUTION #99-104 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Crilley and Gutowski
RESOLUTION #99-104
"RESOLUTION TO READ BUDGET BY TITLE ONLY"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas ,vas noted absent.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Public Hearing
on the 1999 Municipal Budget was opened.
There being no comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Gutowski and Mancuso and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the Public Hearing on the 1999 Municipal Budget
was closed.
Mayor Failace thanked Councilmember Quinones, Patrick DeBlasio, Gary
Higgins and members of the Finance Committee for their time and effort
on this budget. There are a lot of things to be done this year. He
mentioned the roads had to be fixed, the sewer project has to be done. We
have the mandate regarding the Underground Storage Tanks. We have
severance pay that has to be paid out. It's higher than it has been in the
past, but with all the things they had to do with this budget they did a
good job.
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #99-7 was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the
Borough ofCarteret held on March 4, 1999 It was duly published in The
Home News Tribune on March 9, 1999 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 18,
1999 at approximately 7:30 PM.. The Ordinance was posted on the
bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and
according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open.
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Mancuso
ORDINANCE #99-7
"AMENDING SECTION 109.5 OF THE CODE OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET - ALL SUB-CODE FEES"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Crilley, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
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Approved and Adopted: March 18. 1999
Introduced: March 4.1999
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: March 9.1999
Hearing Held: March 18. 1999
Approved by: Mavor James A. Failace
Advertised as finally adopted: March 26. 1999
MARæ 18, 1999
Comments
ORDINANCE #99- 7
Amending Sub-Code
Fees - Chapter 109.5
Code of the Borough
Public Hearing
Hearing Closed
Adopted
t1ARŒ 18, 1999
Ccr.inen ts
Mayor Failace said this ordinance actually reduces quite a number of the fees
ORDINANCE #99-8
Salary Ordinance
Recreation
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #99-8 was introduced and passed upon First
Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Boro\ilgh of
Carteret held on March 4, 1999 It was duly published in The Home'News
Tribune on March 9, 1999 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 18, 1999 at approximately
7:30 PM. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were
made available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title
Public Hearing
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing to be open
Hearing Closed
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski
and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) CouncilJnembers
present. Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien
ORDINANCE #99-8
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLI$HING
SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENT
OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
Adopted
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers: Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: March 18. 1999
Introduced: March 4.1999
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: March 9.1999
Hearing Held March 18. ] 999
Approved by: Mavor James A. Failace
Advertised as finally adopted: March 26. 1999
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The Clerk stated that Ordinance #99-9 was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the
Borough ofCarteret held on March 4, 1999. It was duly published in The
Home News Tribune on March 9, 1999 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 18,
1999 at approximately 7:30 P.M.. The Ordinance was posted on the
bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and
according to law, she read the Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open.
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Gutowski and Mancuso and unanimous affirmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Councilmember Fazekas was
noted absent.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley
ORDINANCE #99-9
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR LINDEN STREET,
HERMANN AVENUE & CYPRESS STREET SEWER
SEPARATION; SABa STREET & ETHERIDGE DRIVE PUMP
ST ATION REPLACEMENT AND ABANDONMENT; ANNUAL
EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIR CONTRACT; AND
STORMWATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW
JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $850,000 FROM THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT FUND - RESERVE FOR SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST
THEREFOR"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Crilley, Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: March 18. 1999
Introduced: March 4. 1999
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: March 9. 1999
Hearing Held: March 18. 1999
Approved by: Mavor James A. Failace
Advertised as finally adopted: March 2611. 1999
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MARæ 18, 1999
ORDINANCE #99-9
Capital Improvements-
Sewer Improvements
Re: Linden. Hermann
& Cypress Separation;
Saba & Etheridge Pump
Station; Annual
Emergency Sewer Repair
Public Hearing
Hearing Closed
Adopted
HARŒ 18, 1999
Comments
Mrs. Gaydos asked if they ever got the property on Sabo Street for the 'pump
station?
Borough Attorney Coughlin said documents have been sent to the owner.
They don't have the title yet, but they anticipate getting it shortly.
ORDINANCE #99-10
Establishing
position of
Confidential
Assistant
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #99-10 was introduced and passed upon First
Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on March 4) 1999.
It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on March 9, 1999 with
notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be
held on March 18, 1999 at approximately 7:30 P.M. The Ordinance was
posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general
public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. I
Public Hearing
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing to be open.
Hearing Closed
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski
and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien
ORDINANCE #99-10
"ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION
OF CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT"
Adopted
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembed Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
Approved and adopted: March 18. 1999
Introduced: March 4. 1999
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: March 9. ]999
Hearing Held: March] 8. ] 999
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as finally adopted: March 26. ] 999
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The Clerk stated that Ordinance #99- ]] was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on
March 4, 1999. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on
March 9, 1999 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after
Public Hearing to be held on March 18, 1999 at approximately 7:30
PM..The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were
made available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open.
JOHN McNULTY asked what the salary would be?
Mayor Failace said it was the creation of a position. The salary $22,000.
It's the same salary as the person has now. It adds some more duties to
that position
There being no further comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Public Hearing was closed.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Mancuso
ORDINANCE #99-11
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING
THE MANNER OF PAYMENT OF SALARIES FOR
VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: March ]8.1999
Introduced: March 4. ]999
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: March 9. ]999
Hearing Held March 18. 1999
Approved by Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as finally adopted: March 26. 1999
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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 five(5) Councilmembers present. Councilmember Fazekas was
noted absent.
HARŒ 18, 1999
ORDINANCE #99-11
Salary Ordinance
Confidential
Assistant
Public Hearing
Hearing Closed
Adopted
Public Portion
on Resolutions
MARŒ 18, 1999
Public Portion
Closed
RESOLUTION #99-105
Raffle Licenses
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-106
;.menclr:¡ent to 1999
Temporary Budget
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-107
Se\ler Repair
Adopted
There being no comments or objections, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Gutowski and Quinones and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, , the public portion on resolutions was closed
.Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-] 05 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones
RESOLUTION #99-105
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSE TO
CARTERET JUNIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE, INC. AND .
COLUMBUS SCHOOL PTO"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Gutowski,
Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Crilley voted yes on Carteret Junior Softball League, Inc. and abstained
on Columbus School P.T.O. Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-106 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien
RESOLUTION #99-106
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 1999 TEMPORARY
BUDGET"
was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-107 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Mancuso
RESOLUTION #99-107
"AWARD OF BID - ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE REPAIR
AND INSTALLATION OF SANITARY AND STORM SEWER
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND EMERGENCY SERVICE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #99-108 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones
RESOLUTION #99-108
"RESOLUTION APPOINTING CHRISTINE KAZIO -
CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-]09 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley
RESOLUTION #99-109
"DEDICATION BY RIDER"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-110 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and O'Brien
RESOLUTION #99-110
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-1 ]] was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley
RESOLUTION #99-111
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES"
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was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
MARŒ 18, 1999
RESOLUTION #99-108
Appointing C. Kazio
Confidential
Assistant
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-109
Dedication by Rider -
Re: Recreation
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-110
Professional Services
Re: Louis Street &
Fillmore Street
Killam Associates
Adopted
Professional Services
Killam Associates -
Re: Louis St.
Adopted
t1ARCH 18, 1999
RESOLUTION #99-112
Escrow Fund
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-113
Bids- Phase II
Linden St. Sewer
Separation
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-114
Repairs-Beverly St.
Sto=mter
Pumping Station
Adopted
LIST OF BILLS
RESOLUTION #99-112 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley
RESOLUTION #99-] 12
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESCROW FUND"
was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-113 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Council members Gutowski and Crilley
RESOLUTION #99-113
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR PHASE II OF
THE LINDEN STREET SEWER SEPARATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-114 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley
RESOLUTION #99-114
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SOLICITATION OF
PROPOSALS IN CONNECTION WITH REPAIRS TO THE BEVERLY
STREET STORM WATER PUMPING STATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Gutowski, Mancuso, O'Brien and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Fazekas was noted absent.
Upon MMS&C, by Counci\members Gutowski and O'Brien, all bills appearing
on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski,
Mancuso and Quinones voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas was
noted absent.
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The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a resolution from the Township
of Old Bridge requesting the FAA institute a live trial of ocean routing
that could result into jet noise and air pollution reduction Upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, it was ordered
to be received and placed on file.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a resolution from the
Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders opposing a plan by New
York City to ship its garbage to transfer stations in Northern New Jersey.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, it was ordered to
be received and placed on file.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
1. Air Pollution - December 1998 and January 1999
2. Board of Health - February 1999
3. Inspection of Buildings - February 1999
4. Office for the Disabled - 1998 Annual Report
5. Sewage Collection System - February 1999
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all
reports were ordered to be received and placed on file.
Mayor Failace said they were going to move the committees around again.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Crilley said they
have another meeting on Tuesday regarding shared services. They met a
month ago and they are going to continue that dialogue. He reported
progress.
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PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Mancuso said the water main
break was fixed. They had another break yesterday and they are working
on that. He mentioned the sewers and said there has been a lot of neglect
so a lot of money has to go towards fixing them. He spoke about the
smell coming from Dauman Pallet and he said even if a complaint is made,
the organization is allowed to resolve it within four or five days and when
the State goes back, that's the end of it. He said he would advise anybody
to wlite to the State and hopefully they can get the law changed. He also
told the people in the audience to call the County to complain. The
inspectors go out there and give them a fine and that's it. He said he told
Mr. Malek what he had to do. He told him to call the county every time
the smell was there. He reported progress.
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POLICE: Committee Chairperson Gutowksi said the interviews for the
Police Director are proceeding They have interviewed five candidates
and will have the selection made next week.
MARŒ 18, 1999
COMMUNICATIONS
Old Bridge Twp.
Jet Noise
Monmouth Board of
Chosen Freeholders
NYC Garbage
REPORTS
Departments
Standing Committees
t\ARCH 18, 1999
Standing
Conmittee
Police
Continued
Committee Chairperson Gutowski said he had some questions about the fence
at Roosevelt and Carteret Avenues where Matzel and Mumford are building
their new project. That road is private property owned by the people who are
constructing the apartments. He said he was concerned when he found out
the fence was being put there because there are a few apartments on that road
People need access to their apartments, but there is a driveway on Roosevelt
Avenue. His main concern about blocking that road was the safety of the
kids at Columbus School and the parents parking their cars on the street when
they come to pick up their children. There was an accident last week when a
dump truck pulled out of their lot. He forgot he had his bucket up and he tore
the wires and the poles down The people who owned the property were
concerned there might be another accident of that nature, so they blocked the
street off He said the police have been provided with a key to the Industrial
Road side in case emergency access is needed. If need be, the fire trucks can
knock the fence down.
Committee Chairperson Gutowski said he will be addressing the situation of
the bus stop on Blair Road with the Council at the next Agenda Meeting.
There have been summonses issued for passing the bus. It is a concern of the
Governing Body One of the Captains of the Police Department will be
making recommendations to the Council.
Committee Chairperson Gutowski said since he has been elected and sat up
here he has basically left politics at the door. He doesn't discuss partisan
politics He doesn't think this is the place to do it. Yesterday they had their
second contract negotiation session with the Carteret P.B.A. It didn't go very
well as far as he is concerned. The first meeting they gave us their proposals
for their contract which the Council accepted. The meeting held yesterday
was for the Council to give their proposals to the P .B.A. They weren't very
well accepted That's understandable. We have to start somewhere. They
come in with their proposals and they might think they are fair and he might
think they are not and vice-versa. They will sit down like ladies and gentlemen
and work it out. He doesn't like to hear what he heard on the street and that's
threats. Political threats. He said he leaves politics at the door. He said
threats have never bothered him. He has been in politics for 30 years. He
doesn't listen to them, if someone wants to target him that's fine. He has a life
outside of the Council. He has a lot of fun doing this and while he is here he
is going to do what is right and what is best not for himself but for the
citizens of Carteret He said the citizens are the home team and he represents
the home team and the visitors are the employees. The Council has to
represent the home team's needs They have to be concerned with their needs
which are basically their wallets and taxes. They have to sit here and make
decisions that effect them They are going to do what is right and best for the
citizens of Carteret, not for a particular union. He will never bow to the
threats. Personally, they don't concern him and he doesn't care. He will never
change what he feels is right While he is here he plans to do what is the right
thing. Ifit's the right thing the citizens will let him know, not some union He
is here to serve the home team.
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PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Crilley said the
Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament is running now at the High
School. They might be able to finish up tomorrow night. They are
charging $1 00 admission for adults and that will be donated to the Food
Bank in town. The Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 28, 1999 at
2:00 P.M. at Carteret Park. The Middle School Basketball Program
ended this weekend. There were over 100 6th, 7th and 8th Grade children
involved in the program. The kids had a lot of fun We're getting into the
Spring baseball-softball season, so a lot of the work in the Parks
Department will be on the ball fields ready and getting the parks in shape.
Shorecrest Park's basketball court was finished this week. They will be
putting a moratorium on tree cutting. If anyone wants a tree cut, they will
have to bring $80.00 to the Borough Hall Annex and that's for the
replacement tree. From the Spring until the early summer they will not be
cutting trees unless it's an emergency. He reported progress
FIRE: Committee Member Gutowski said there have been a couple of
house fires in town in the last couple of weeks. He said he has been
privileged to watch our Fire and Police Departments in action and he said
they do one heck of a job. No one was seriously hurt and they managed
to save the structures and get everyone out. He commended both the paid
and volunteer firemen and the police department for doing a fabulous job.
With that, they are doing well. .
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FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson
Quinones said with regard to the budget, Pat DeBlasio has submitted our
application for discretionary aid and we anticipate hearing something on
that within the next several weeks. The budget is not in its final form
tonight and they are looking to cut it prior to adoption. Hopefully, they
can do more than they expected depending on how much discretionary aid
they receive. They are through with the hiring the Police Director and
they will be looking to hire a Business Administrator which she feels they
need to move forward with their plan to professionalize services in the
borough. She said she was very personally disappointed in some of the
things she heard today. She said she was the Borough Prosecutor in town
and felt she had a very good relationship with members of the Police
Department and the P.B.A. When she heard that threats were being
made, whether they were direct or indirect on one Councilmember , then
she feels they are being made against all of them because they work as a
team. She said those that know them, know they do so. She would also
like to say to everyone, not just these people making these threats, that
people have a real short memory When she was the prosecutor, many
police officers confided in her about the nightmare that many of them
individually experienced under the prior administration when they were
threatened, harassed, targeted and a host of other things. Then they come
to her and tell her things are so much better in the last year or two then
they had been in a long time. So, when she hears these threats, quite
fi'ankly, she doesn't get it and she doesn't know what people are thinking.
She said they work for the taxpayers in town. Not for one union, not for
every union. As long as they are all here they will continue to do that.
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Standing Committees
Continued
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Standing
Corrrnittees
Continued
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson O'Brien said the
purchase order for the water heater and gas lines for the Police Building has
already been signed and work has begun. They have worked with the
generator in transferring power and that has been looked into. At the Fire
Building, the generator for the West Carteret Firehouse is being checked. The
bathroom on the first floor of the main firehouse is being worked on. The
electrical upgrade in the Annex is complete. At the Annex II (Toth's) the
Local Assistance Office, Recycling and Recreation are located there. The
Recreation and Recycling Offices are on the 2nd floor.. He thanked
Councilman Mancuso for overseeing the move and having some of the guys
from Streets and Roads help Ray and Jason move everything.
Finally, Borough Hall. Right now it is still standing. For how much longer,
he doesn't know. With the condition of the building we now only have a
dozen or so employees left in Borough Hall. The first problem we have to
deal with is the health factor with the air. The air quality was tested last
Friday. They are expecting a preliminary report by next Wednesday on that.
Due to the impact that this could have on the (inaudible), they are trying to
deal with the water and mildew problem first. Besides the health problem,
water is causing major damage to the walls and floors of the old Agenda
Room, the Mayor's office and various other offices. Potter Architects was in
last Friday to check the water problem which has gotten worse in the last few
weeks. There are currently two quotes to repair the gutter damage that is
inside the walls causing a lot of water problems within the walls and seepage.
They also found out last Friday that the roof that is currently on the building
is a 20 year roof that is in its 30 years of existence is also ready to go. We are
getting quotes for that and will suggest it at the next Agenda Meeting. To
deal with the water problem and dampness on the basement floor, which is
currently empty, they have gotten some prices on dehumidifiers to try to
lessen the dampness. In order to best serve the public is to have everyone
located in one building. The problem they have with Borough Hall is it is
falling apart. Literally. You can see the cracks in the walls ITOm water.
These problems didn't occur overnight. They have been there. The problem
is that past administrations always did patch work problems and never
wanted to undertake massive projects of repair and now we have to. We have
to seriously discuss what has to be done. He again mentioned everyone
centralized in one building. Whether it's renovations to Borough Hall or
maybe a brand new building. State Senator Vitale is keeping his eyes out of
grants. He has spoken to John Riggio who will speak to the State about
grants and find out what is the best and most cost effective way to handle
these problems He reported progress.
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Mayor Failace said he would like to say Borough Hall is a mess and he would
take anyone over there to look at it. The old Council Chambers' floor is
coming up. At one of the hearings, parts of the ceiling were falling down
while people were in there. He said they will look at the most cost effective
way to look at the problem. In the paper he said that he favored a bond and
that makes everybody nervous, but the bottom line a bond will be the last
resort We will see exactly what we have to spend on that building and see
if it's prudent to spend $100,00 to $300,000 on a building that is that old. We
may be able to retrofit it at a cheaper price. We may have to move all the
borough employees out. That's the main concern. The safety of the Borough
Employees. Number one We have to service the people and don't want them
to drive all over town in order to pay taxes or see the Borough Clerk. We
will have a feasibility study done and see what we can do with it.
Mayor Failace said he received some good news today. They didn't get
any money, but we received a letter from the State in reference to Y2K.
He said Councilmember Fazekas mentioned it briefly. We are in a bit of
a fix with that also. There could be hundreds of dollars necessary to put
our computers in the right frame for the year 2000. We were fortunate
that we put in a new accounting system last year that is in compliance with
Y2K. People won't have any problem paying their taxes. We also have
millions of dollars of sewer work that is necessary. We have streets that
have to be fixed. That's part of the increase in our budget. We didn't
create the problem, we inherited the problem. The best way we can do
this for the borough without putting the burden on the taxpayers, we will
do, but there are millions of dollars worth of projects that have to be
done. The problem with the tanks was known in 1990. He doesn't know
why nothing was done back then, but it will probably cost 5 times as much
to do it now. Some of the sewer problems were known in 1988. Why
they are being addressed now, he doesn't know They are addressing
them and looking for money Al Beninato has filed for some money from
the State. Congressman Menendez has put in a bill where they might get
some money. Whatever they can do they will and they will try to be most
cost effective. The bottom line is these things have to be done. Not only
is the Borough Hall crumbling, there are a lot of parts of town crumbling
and we must address them.
Councilmember Mancuso addressed the audience and told them if anyone
has pot holes in front of their homes to please call Mr. Surick at the
garage.
Mayor Failace said they have spent some money on fixing the roller so
they can do the pot holes and do them well. They are looking to get a
used backhoe so they can fix the larger pot holes themselves. They are
looking at every way to save money. To do it the most cost effective.
Upon MMS&C, by Council members Gutowski and O'Brien and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five( 5) Councilmembers present, the
meeting was opened for public discussion.
UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN said on behalf of all the Mobile Home
Residents in Carteret they are really grateful for all that has been done in
opposing the gas station expansion. She thanked Mayor Failace.
Councilmember Gutowski went to the meeting where the gas station
withdrew it's application. A lot of Carteret residents were there. It was
nice to see our government was behind them They appreciate it.
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Mayor Failace said it was a quality oflife issue for all of them and he was
glad they could help. He said they will have to stay on top of it because
they will not know when it will come back.
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Mayor
Continued
Pot Holes
PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Hetro Gas Station
Expansion
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Borough Hall
UNIDENTIFIED MAN said he read the article in the paper about the
Borough Hall having to be redone. He said he found it strange that they took
a falling down ShopRite and spent 5 million dollars on that instead of building
a new one and now he hears talk that we need a new borough hall.
Mayor Failace said not necessarily new.
The man said that is what it said in the paper.
Mayor Failace said that doesn't mean new. It could be retrofitted, if that is the
way to go. The bottom line is the condition of the building itself. The gutters
are inside the building and the water is running and leaking into the walls and
they are deteriorating. They would love to salvage that building. It's a
beautiful old building and he is in favor of that. If they can salvage that
building they will. The whole building has to be gutted and retrofitted. If it
can be done. If not they will tear it down. They will have to do it the most
cost effective way
Street Repair
The man said he would like to salvage his street. He has been living in town
for 40 years and paid taxes for 40 years and his street has never been
resurfaced once. He said they spend money on a lot of things and the roads
in town are falling apart. It's a disgrace to drive through this town. One time
they had a sign on his street that they were going to resurface it and then they
found out Councilman Umansky didn't live on that street. They took the signs
down and resurfaced his street.
Mayor Failace said they have a program to do x amount a streets a year. He
said the streets in Carteret are an embarrassment.
The man said lip service doesn't get them done.
Mayor Failace said last year they spent $300,000 on streets.
The man said Post Blvd got resurfaced and it was resurfaced 9 years ago
Mayor Failace said it was done for ftee and it couldn't be done anywhere else
He said he doesn't disagree with the man, but they have a comprehensive
program. The engineers went around and checked the streets. He said they
are trying their best to rectifY it. They didn't create the problem.
Councilmember Mancuso said it is not the Council's fault that he was waiting
ten years. He sat in the audience for many years and didn't hear any
complaints. People call every day. If they could do everyone's street they
would do it. There will be more streets resurfaced, sewers fixed, manholes
corrected than what has been done in this town in 15 years. We can't do it
overnight. We're trying the best they can. He went around with the engineer
and Ted Surick and he went. The streets were prioritized. There are a lot of
bad streets and they will be fixed.
Roosevelt
Avenue
ALPHA MUHAMMAD said if something needs to get done, get it done.
They speak of the sewer problem. It doesn't matter when it had to be done,
just get it done. His second concern is Roosevelt Avenue. He said the Police
do a good job, but there is a lot going on on Roosevelt Avenue. They had a
meeting with neighborwatch The citizens want to help law enforcement, but
they need help. When the kids get off from school and see a drug dealer
something has to be done He said a lot of communities have a camera
That's a suggestion He said it's really disgraceful and they see it He asked
the Council to help them
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Councilmember Gutowski said they have started Police negotiations and
one of the things he hears is we should have a better police department.
These negotiations will give us a better police department. That is the goal
here. The director is here The adoúnistration is doing a good job. Chief
Barany and the two Captains working under him are moving in the right
direction. It's not should be, or could be, . but would be. They are
looking for any help they can get. There are six new officers coming in
June. They are going to have retraining in the Police Department. A lot
ofthings weren't done in the past, but they will be done now. The roads
and sewers weren't done in the past, but they will be done now. We need
more police in every part oftown and we will supply them. That's what
these negotiations are about They understand the feelings and we need
more help from the police in all parts of town.
Ms. GAYDOS questioned the speed limit on the Industrial Road.
Councilmember Gutowski said it was 45 MPH.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley and unanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8:25 P.M
Respectfully submitted,
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'KATHLEENM BARNEY, Y
Municipal Clerk
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