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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 on Thursday,
April 15, 1999 at approximately 7:30 P.M., at the Municipal
BuildingIPolice Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmembers Patrick Crilley
" Jack Fazekas
" Stanley Gutowski
" James Mancuso
" Remy Quinones
Noted absent were Councilmember James O'Brien and Borough Attorney
Craig 1. Coughlin.
Also noted present was Attorney Frank Santoro.
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 April 9, 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 Crilley and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes of
June 24 and 25, 1998 and March 18, 1999 were approved as transcribed
and engrossed by the Clerk
ORDINANCE #99-13 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and
the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to
be held May 6, 1999 upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and
Fazekas. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas,
Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #99-13
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET,
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING
$20,000 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET FOR THE COST THEREFOR"
APRIL 15, 1999
COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL
PRAYER, PLED.:;E
OF ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
MINUTES FOR
APPROVAL
ORDINANCE #99-13
Capital Improvement
Fund - Building
Improvements
First Reading
APRIL 15, 1999
ORDINANCE j~99-14
Salary Ordinance
Re: police
Director
First Reading
ORDINANCE #99-12
Salary Ordinance
Re: Planning and
Zoning Boards -
Attorney
Public Hearing
Hearing Closed
Adopted
ORDINANCE #99-14 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the
Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held
May 6,1999 upon MMS&C, by Council members Gutowski and Fazekas
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski,
Mancuso and Quinones voted in the affirmative. Councilmember O'Brien was
noted absent.
ORDINANCE #99-14
"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"
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #99-12 was introduced and passed upon First
Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of
Carteret held on April 1, 1999. It was duly published in The Home News
Tribune on AprilS, 1999 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on April 15, 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 Fazekas 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 Fazekas and unanimous afftrmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
ORDINANCE #99-12
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE
MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS
OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
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APRIL 15, 1999
Approved and Adopted; April 15, 1999
Introduced: April L 1999
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: AprilS, 1999
Hearing Held: April 15, 1999
Approved by: Mayor James A. Failace
Advertised as finally adopted: April 23, 1999
ORDINANCE #99-12
ContÜ1Ued
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 Fazekas and unanimous afftrmative
vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
MEETING OPENED
Public Input On
Resolutions
There being no comments or objections , upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous afftrmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public portion on resolutions
was closed
MEETING CLOSED
RESOLUTION #99-131 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the
Council for action.
RESOLUTION #99-131
Issuance of
Raffle Licenses
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-131
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES
TO HOLY FAMILY RC. CHURCH"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-132 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the
Council for action.
RESOLUTION #99-132
Amendment to 1999
Temporary Budget
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-132
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 1999
TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
Adopted
APRIL 15, 1999
RESOLUTION #99-133
Authorizing
Execution of
Police Director's
Contract
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-134
Administration
Budget for
FYOO-2000
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-135
Authorizing
Execution of
NJDEP Brownfield
Funding Document
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-136
Year 2000
Tort Claims
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-133 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-133
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
POLICE DIRECTOR'S CONTRACT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Council member O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-134 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-134
"AUTHORIZING ADMINISTRATION BUDGET FOR
FY99-2000"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-135 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-135
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
IN CONNECTION WITH NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BROWNFIELD FUNDING"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftnnative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-136 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-136
"YEAR 2000 TORT CLAIMS"
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was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Council member O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-137 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Quinones
RESOLUTION #97-137
"RESOLUTION EXTENDING TOWING LIST"
was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-138 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-138
"AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LIABILITY
CLAIM DEDUCTIBLE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-139 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-139
"RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY REPAIR-
ROOSEVELT AVENUE PUMP STATION"
was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-140 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-140
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE
FEDER <\L EQUITABLE SHARING AGREEMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
APRIL 15, 1999
RESOLUTION #99-137
Extending Towing
List
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-138
Payment of Liability
Claim Deductible
Coregis Insurance
Re: R. Hlusczczyk
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-139
Emergency Repairs -
Roosevelt Ave.
Pump Station
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-140
Execution of Federal
Equitable Sharing
Agreement
Adopted
APRIL 15, 1999
RESOLUTION #99-141
Execution of
Application -
Soil Erosion &
Sediment Control
Plan Certification
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-142
Professional Services
¡,¡. Thomas ¡'¡atkinson
Re: COAH/Housing
Element Update
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-143
Professional Services
THP, Inc.
Planning Services
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-144
Authorizing Auction
of Engineering
Plotter
Resolution
Amended
RESOLUTION #99-141 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Mancuso and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-141
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF APPLICATION
FOR SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
CERTIFICATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-142 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-142
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR
PLANNING SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-143 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-143
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR PLANNING SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Council members Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Council member O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-144 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas the resolution
was amended to read $2,000 from $3,000. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Crilley, Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted
in the afftrmative the amount to $2,000.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-144
"RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AUCTION OF
ENGINEERING PLOTTER"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-145 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-145
"AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR BERGEN STREET AND HAYWARD
AVENUE P{ TMP REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #99-146 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-146
"AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR ABOVE GROUND FUEL
STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEM - PUBLIC
WORKS GARAGE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Councilmember O'Brien was noted absent.
Councilmember Gutowski said this should have been done four or five
years ago. We got an extension and this will move forward. He voted
yes.
Mayor Failace said it seems when we tell them we are doing something
they fine us.
APRIL 15, 1999
RESOLUTION #99-144
Continued
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-145
Bids for Bergen St.
& Hayward Avenue
Pump Replacements
& Rehabilitation
Adopted
RESOLUTION #99-146
Bids for Above
Ground Fuel Storage
& Dispensing System
Adopted
Comments
APRIL 15, 1999
RESOLUTION i~9-147
Professional
Services -
Killam Associates
Phase II of
Sewer Separation
Adopted
LIST OF
BILLS
APPLICATION
Charlie's
Angels
COt1l1UNICATIONS:
Borough of
t1illtown
Helmetta & New
Brunswick
Y2K Tort Claims
Board of Health
Re: Kennels
Planning Board
Re: Land
Development
Ordinance
RESOLUTION #99-147 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #99-147
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR
ENGINEERING SERVICES"
was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Crilley,
Fazekas, Gutowski, Mancuso and Quinones voted in the afftrmative.
Council member O'Brien was noted absent.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas, 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 afftrmative. Councilmember
O'Brien was noted absent.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application ITom Charlie's
Angels regarding a change of corporate structure for their A.B.C. License
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Council members present, it was ordered to be
received and forwarded to the Police Department.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a resolution endorsing the
returning of the Battleship USS New Jersey to a permanent New Jersey site
ITom the Borough of Mill town. It was ordered to be received and placed on
file.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of resolutions from the Borough of
Helmetta and the City of New Brunswick regarding endorsement of pending
legislation granting immunity for Y2K related tort claims. It was ordered to
be received and placed on file
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an ordinance from the Board of
Health amending the code regarding Kennels. It was ordered to be received
and placed on file.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a resolution from the Planning
Board amending Chapter 160 - Land Development of the Code. It was
ordered to be received and placed on file.
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The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a notification rrom ERS
Consultants, Inc. that Beazer East, Inc is applying to the NJDEP for a
Letter ofInterpreration Re: Wetlands. It was ordered to be received and
placed on file.
ERS Consultants
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Crilley and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all
communications were ordered to be received and placed on file.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
1. Clerk's Offtce - March 1999
2. Inspection of Buildings - February 1999
3. Sewage Collection - March 1999
4. Treasurer - March 1999
REPORTS
Departments
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and
unanimous afftrmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the
reports were ordered to be received.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Member Gutowski said Mr.
O'Brien left him a report. They are fixing Borough Hall. There are air
quality reports that they are going over. They are looking to fix the
leaders and gutters and they already fixed the roof. Unfortunately, Ray
Tobias, our head maintenance man is in the hospital. He had a stroke.
We are very hopeful that he makes a complete recovery. He reported
progress.
Standing
Committees
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Quinones
said they are awaiting the decision on discretionary aid. That should be
coming in the next few weeks. She has been working with Tony Niebert
from the Construction Offtce putting together a pamphlet which will
basically explain some of the zoning ordinances and how to go about
getting permits. They are also going to propose a new ordinance that will
regulate home businesses which are not currently regulated. It gives us
an opportunity to have these people register with the borough. She
reported progress.
FIRE: Committee Chairperson Fazekas said it was moving right along.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Crilley said the
Easter Egg Hunt had over 100 children participating. There were over
1,000 eggs and two gold eggs. It was a nice day. Everyone had a good
time. The parade for the Little League and Softball League is this
Saturday at 11 :00 AM.. It starts at Carteret Park. The American Legion
Band will be leading the parade this year. There will be a Dog Show in
Carteret Park on May 2, 1999. It will be at the Band Shell and to pre-
register the applications will be at the Clerk's Offtce in Borough Hall.
They have to be done a week before the event. Anyone with a dog can
enter. He thanked Bob Kately, Ted Surick and the men. They did a heck
of a job getting the fields ready for the season. Chrome Park is almost
ready. He reported progress.
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Standing
COITl11ittees
Continued
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Gutowski said there is nothing new in the
Police Department except tonight the Council authorized that he and the
Mayor execute the agreement with Mr. Elg. He will be here in two weeks and
we will welcome him with open arms. He reported progress.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Mancuso said the catch basins
on the bridge going over to West Carteret haven't been cleaned in about 40
years. He was on the phone with Middlesex County and the turnpike and they
agreed they will go up there and clean the catch basins. The turnpike came
out and finally cleaned all the downspouts coming from there. There is
supposedly going to be a maintenance schedule set up. He was in the Board
of Health and spoke to Kathy about the brush fires that are going on caused
by Conrail. He asked her to notifY the turnpike to clean that up or we were
going to issue summonses and go to court. They called the turnpike and they
said they would get back to us. There is enough publicity to get that cleaned
up. There are snakes and mice back there and in the summer it is a haven for
mosquitos Ifwe keep the pressure on them we will get something done He
reported progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION Committee Chairperson Crilley said he had
nothing to report
Councilmember Mancuso said he had one more thing. At the SW AC Meeting
the other day he spoke to the State and the County and they are willing to
send someone in here and explain just what the laws are as far as the odors
and other concerns and what we might have to do to change the laws.
t1AYOR:
Proclamations
Mayor Failace read the following proclamations:
KIDDIE KEEP WELL CAMP
Kiddie Keep
Well Camp
WHEREAS, established in 1924, Kiddie Keep Well Camp is dedicated to
providing summertime fun and enjoyment for less privileged children of
Middlesex County; and
WHEREAS, located on the grounds of Roosevelt Park and now celebrating
its 75th Anniversary, Kiddie Keep Well Camp is the only camp of its type in
New Jersey and one of the oldest in the nation; and
WHEREAS, through Kiddie Keep Well Camp's seven plus decades of
operation, the county's population has multiplied exponentially and with that
growth, the needs of more and more children for a summertime escape has
continued to increase every year; and
WHEREAS, as the 1999 camping season approaches, Kiddie Keep Well
Camp is again working to meet the rising costs of services and operations to
provide for campers from ages six (6) to eleven (11); and
WHEREAS, because there is no cost to any campers or their families, 10
donations are critical to enable Kiddie Keep Well to provide children with a
healthy setting in a happy environment where their hopes for a better future
can be strengthened; and
WHEREAS, the successful operation of Kiddie Keep Well Camp would
not be possible without the outstanding leadership and direction of
individuals such as Coordinator Art Browne.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES A. FAILACE, Mayor of the Borough
of Carteret and the Borough Council do hereby honor and salute Kiddie
Keep Well Camp in continued recognition of Seventy-Five (75) years of
service providing for the less privileged children and furthermore do
hereby designate the month of May 1999 as
KIDDIE KEEP WELL CAMP MONTH
IN THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
and urge all members of our community to support this worthy endeavor.
Signed and sealed this 15th day of April, 1999
James A. Failace, Mayor
Borough of Carteret
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MONTH
APRIL 1999
WHEREAS, the Middlesex County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, a non-profit volunteer organization was created for the
purpose of enforcement of all New Jersey State Laws enacted to promote
the interest of the protection of animals; and
WHEREAS, the Middlesex County SPCA investigates complaints and
works very closely with various police departments to educate the public
regarding the New Jersey State Animal Cruelty Laws; and
WHEREAS, the Middlesex County SPCA is primarily a law enforcement
agency whose activities are centered around prevention of cruelty; and
WHEREAS, no government subsidies are received by the Middlesex
County SPCA and it depends solely on the generosity of the public it
serves; and
WHEREAS, many people who witness animal cruelty, neglect or abuse
are not aware legal action may be taken; and
WHEREAS, if it weren't for concerned citizens, humane organization and
police departments wouldn't know the many instances of animal cruelty;
and
WHEREAS, citizens make a difference by reporting acts of abuse, cruelty
or neglect to the Middlesex County SPCA Law Enforcement Agency; and
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WHEREAS, the more people who are aware of the animal abuse
plaguing our society, the less chance for abusers to hide.
APRIL 15, 1999
Proclamation Con't.
Kiddie Keep Well
Camp
Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals
Proclamation
APRIL 15, 1999
Proclamation Con't.
Prevention of
Cruelty to
Animals
COAlI
TO\·JN CENTER
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
Voting
Machines
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES A. F AILACE, Mayor of the Borough of
Carteret do hereby proclaim the month of
APRIL 1999
as
PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MONTH
and call upon all citizens to include humane education in their everyday,lives,
donate to their local SPCA and practice responsible pet ownership in an effort
to stop the suffering of abused animals
Signed and sealed this 15th day of April, 1999
James A. Failace, Mayor
Borough ofCarteret, New Jersey
Mayor Failace said at a meeting held two weeks ago with all interested
contractors wanting to participate in the Rehab Program, the money from
COAH. 33 names were submitted and screened for eligibility. Nine have
been done. He commended John Riggio for putting this all together. The rest
will go out soon. They will go out to bid in approximately 10 days and in
about a month, they will be rehabing those homes. This is something Carteret
needed for a long time.
Mayor Failace said John Riggio went to Trenton yesterday. We had applied
for money for our Town Center concept and it was approved. He worked
with the Urban Enterprise Zone, the Council and John Riggio. They will
receive $760,000.00. This money has been accumulating for over five years
and we are finally using it to develop our Town Center concept. The Town
Center will be something that we can be proud of.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous
afftrmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was
opened for public discussion.
PAT TOZZI said we have new election machines in the borough and he felt
classes should have been set up so people could understand the new machines.
This may be confusing.
Municipal Clerk Barney said there was a session in Perth Amboy for all the
Poll Workers. 12
Mr. Tozzi said he is talking about citizens not poll workers. He wants to
make sure there will be somebody to assist these people in case they don't
understand what is going on.
Mayor Failace said all the poll workers were trained on them and will be there
when the citizens come in to vote.
Mr. Tozzi said the next thing is the April 20th Election. The Seniors have
reviewed the budget and they feel that there is too much money in the
budget and it should be reduced They are hoping that it will be knocked
down. When it does it come to the Council and he hopes they will review
it and look through it.
Mayor Failace said they would certainly go through it.
ROSE ANN CAPP said there was an article that appeared in the Home
News Tribune about the police She was shocked to see Sgt. Mirandi,
Sgt. McFadden and Sgt. Huchko in the article.. She praised all of them
The Sergeants do a good job and they are out there. She said people have
to call the police when they see something. She gave them examples of
how the Sergeants have helped She asked them to reconsider the
demotions.
CINDY DeCAMP spoke about the Neighborhood Watch. Applications
can be obtained through the Police Department Neighbors will look after
neighbors.
Councilmember Crilley asked Ms. DeCamp to fill in the Council on the
Skate Park.
Ms. DeCamp said there will be two competitions and there will be a
banner promoting it. They are interested in knowing if the Council will let
them have a demonstration. Professional Skaters come in. It will be on
a Saturday. They will have a competition in June which is strictly for local
kids and in September it will be opened to everyone.
An UNIDENTIFIED MAN asked that the lights be taken care of in the
community center.
Mayor Failace said they will be taken care of.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous afftrmative vote
of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 8: lOP M.
Respectfu y submitted,
KATHLEEN M BARNEY,
Municipal Clerk
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APRIL 15, 1999
School Budget
Police Sergeants
Neighborhood Watch
Skate Park
Community Center
ADJOURNED
APRIL 15, 1999
COUNCIL
tlEETING
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