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The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting December 18, 1997 was held
on December 11, 1997, 7:00 P.M., Municipal CourtlPolice Facility,
230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
The following were noted present:
Councilmember Bialowarczuk
" DuPont
" Fazekas
" Gutowski
Noted absent were Mayor Sica, Councilmembers Failace, Feingold
and Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin.
Statement of Meeting Notice mailed to the Home News Tribune, The
Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on December 5, 1997.
Richard Potter rrom Potter Architects addressed the Governing Body.
He said he would like to give a brief update for where the project
currently stood and the buildings involved in the proposed complex.
He said he had the drawings checked out by their engineering firm to
establish the stability of the structures. He said a report was submitted
to the Council in writing on that. He said the conceptual drawings
have been completed and he presented to the Council the completed
drawings for the Community Recreation/Senior Library Center. He
requested the Council review the conceptual drawings and respond
back to him. He wants to receive bids by the second week in February
and award the contract by March 1, 1997. He said this would give the
contractor two months to strictly do interior work and then start on the
exterior in May.
Tom Potter from Potter Architects addressed the Governing Body. He
gave a quick review on the sight plans and the conceptual drawings.
He went into detail, described the dimensions of the buildings
involved and parking availability.
Councilmember Gutowski asked Richard Potter if the Council were to
agree with the conceptual ideas what type of time rrame would the
Council be looking at.
Richard Potter said hopefully within two weeks he will be able to
bring things to a conclusion and prepare the color renderings of the
complex itself. He said if the Council gives its approval tonight on the
conceptual drawings the mechanical engineering people will be
designing the basic mechanical system for the bathroom, air
conditioning etc., so right away work will began on the final drawings.
He said it is imperative the bids are received back in February.
Councilmember Gutowski said he took a copy of the plans to the
Library Board Meeting on Tuesday. He said the Board was in total
DECEMBER 11, 1997
AGENDA MEETING
PRESENT
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
POTTER ARCHITECTS
DECEMBER 11, 1997
POTTER ARCHITECTS
(CONTI NUED)
JAMES MCGOVERN. ESQ.
BOROUGH ENGINEER
agreement, they like the conceptual plans as well and hope it moves
ahead as quickly as possible.
Councilmember Gutowski asked if anyone had any problems with
Potter moving forward with the conceptual drawings.
Councilmember DuPont said he thinks Potter should move forward.
Councilmember Gutowski said he would make sure the Mayor gets a
copy of the plans when he gets back on Monday. He told Potter to go
ahead with the next phase.
James McGovern, Esq. from Genova, Burns, Vernoia addressed the
Governing Body. He gave a presentation about the services his
company offers.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin was noted present at approximately
7:30 P.M.
Councilmember Gutowski said Mr. McGovern has been a great help in
answering question for him and he recommended Mr. McGovern be
hired at an hourly rate so when ever he was needed he could be hired
not as a retainer.
Borough Attorney said typically with Special Counsel payment is done
by an hourly rate with a not to exceed amount.
James McGovern, Esq. said his rate for 1997 is $130.00 per hour 1998
$150.00 per hour.
Borough Gutowski said he has already spoken with Patrick DeBlasio,
Treasure and was informed if Mr. McGovern was retained a
Resolution should be drawn up with a not to exceed amount of
$5000.00. He said put the Resolution on for next week and hopefully
it will pass.
Borough Engineer Parmar addressed the Governing Body.
1. Contract documents - He said drawings and Specs - for
Sabo and Etheridge pump stations have been completed
and handed over to Purchasing Department. He said
bids are due on December 30, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at
Annex. He said he is requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Officer to open the bids to expedite the
projects. - Council gave permissiou to Parmar to
opeu the bids.
2. Parmar reported now that the Borough has the D.O.T.
grant of $164,000.00 for improvements to Post
Boulevard, he is requesting authorization for John Cilo
to do a field survey and preparation of survey drawings
set for an amount not to exceed $5,000.00. - Council
gave permission to draw up Resolution.
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3.
Parmar said as reported in the last meeting, the
emergency work on Etheridge Drive force main was
done by B&W Contracting Company. He said this
being special work on top priority executed on Saturday
and Sunday also, B&W has submitted an invoice for
$16,896.00. He said in order to approve this payment,
he is requesting adoption of a Resolution for this work
as emergency work. He said the amount of the invoice
has been checked and found reasonable for this type of
work. - Council approved Resolution to pay for the
emergency services.
4. Parmar said as per the instructions rrom Councilman
John DuPont, R.F. P. is under preparation for general
survey, Geotechnical and environmental investigation,
wetland and stream investigation works for the
extension of the Industrial Road from Middlesex
Avenue to Port Reading in Woodbridge. He said this
will be sent early next week to :
a. French & Parrello.
b. T & M Associates.
c. Coastal Engineering.
d. Sadat Engineering.
which are the leading Environmental Engineering
Firms.
5. Parmar said like wise as instructed by Councilman John
DuPont the tabulated list of engineering projects
addressed from January 1996 --December 1997 is
prepared, and the priority engineering projects for 1998,
1999 and 2000. He said these are submitted to the
Council and these are now held for study.
6. Parmar said after the meeting with New Jersey Transit
and Carteret Community Development seven additional
locations have been picked up for installing bus
shelters. He said the New Jersey Transit agreement was
that they would install these at no cost to the Borough,
but the cost of maintenance will have to be born by the
Borough. He said no private advertisement or graphics
should be installed without prior written approval of
New Jersey Transit, and provide adequate
comprehensive public liability and property damage
insurance with a minimum limit of $1,000,000.00 per
occurrence for each bus shelter. He said another
company, Amherst Media rrom Summit, New Jersey
has approached offering installation of new or
replacement of existing ones, and they well assume all
responsibility of repairs, liabilities, maintenance at no
cost to the Borough. He said in return they would share
a portion of the revenue generated from advertising. He
said it is therefore requested to approve this proposal
and authorize the Engineering Department to negotiate
and finalize contract under legal guidance rrom the
Borough Attorney.
DECEMBER 11, 1997
BOROUGH ENGINEER
(CONTINUED)
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ECEMBER lL 1997
BOROUGH ENGINEER
(CONTI HUED)
Councilmember Gutowski told Borough Attorney Coughlin and
Borough Engineer Parmar to sit with Pat Holden and figure out the
details.
MINUTES FOR
APPROVAL
June 12, 1997
RESOLUTIONS
Directing the Issuance of Various Bingo Licenses.
Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses.
Cancellation of Capital Improvement Appropriation Balances.
Cancellation of Appropriation Balances.
Cancellation of Outstanding Checks.
Transfer of Budget Appropriations.
Refund of Tax and/or Sewer fees Overpayments.
Amending Prudential Short Term Disability Payments.
Authorizing Execution of Agreement with Middlesex County for
Public Health Services.
APPLICATIONS
Carteret Mobile Park - Renewal of Trailer Park License.
Tower Trailer Park - Renewal of trailer Park License.
COMMUN I CA TI ONS
Rite Aid of New Jersey, Inc. - Amendment to ABC License.
City of Perth Amboy - Ordinance Providing for Inter-Municipal
Police Assistance.
NJ Transit -a) Request for Federal Financial Assistance. Comments
accepted until December 26, 1997. b) Notice of Final FY 1997
Federally Funded Program.
PSE&G _ requesting Approval for Additional Street Lighting, Grant
Avenue & Chrome Avenue Area.
Township of Branchburg - Resolution urging amendment to Drug
Free School Zone to include playgrounds and recreation facilities.
Councilmember Gutowski said the Council has already amended this.
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1. Board of Health - November 1997.
2. Inspection of Buildings - November 1997.
3. Treasurer - November 1997.
4. Welfare - October & November 1997.
1. Purchasing Agent - Informing that she will be receiving bids for
Etheridge Drive & Sabo Street Pump Station on December 30,
1997,2:00 P.M. at the Municipal Annex. - Borough Clerk said it
was taken care of already.
2. Recycling Coordinator - Requesting Leave of Absence. - To be
discussed in Closed Session.
3. Salary Ordinance #97-40, Tabled. Re: School Guards. - To be
discussed in Closed Session.
4. William Harth, Jr., - Esq. - Legal Fees, Re: State vs. Surick -
Borough Attorney Coughlin will check into for payment.
5. William Kolibas Jr. - Requesting desk audit for position of Traffic
Maintenance. - To be discussed in Closed Session.
6. Hugo Carvantes - Interested in buying property: B-243, L-5, Essex
Street for parking lot. - Put on hold and give to Borough
Attorney Craig Coughlin to look at.
7. Re-Organization Meeting - January 1,1998 at Noon. - Ok date of
the meeting.
8. FMBA - Asking Borough to request a Captain's test. - Borough
Attorney to see if an extension can be given and if not then call
for the test.
9. Board of Health and Carteret Board of Education - Garbage
pickup. - Councilmember Gutowski said he would speak with
the Mayor on Monday and he also will be going to see Dauman
to see what the problem is.
10. Gary Stowell, Esq.
exceed $5000.00.
Meeting.
- Professional Services Resolution, not to
- Resolutiou to be drawu for Couucil
11. Rudy Stark - Persounel Matter. - To be discussed in Closed
Session.
12. Municipal Clerk - Personnel Matter - To be discussed in Closed
Sessiou.
13. AFSCME Local #3850 - Notification of acceptance of negotiated
proposals. - To be discussed in Closed Session.
14. New Jersey Department of Personnel - Desk Audit requested by
AFSCME. - To be discussed in Closed Session as well as the
Borough Attorney looking into.
DECEMBER 11, 1997
REPORTS
MATTERS FOR
DISCUSSIOtj
PURCHASE
AGENT
RECYCLI NG
COORDINATOR
SALARY ORDINANCE
#97-40
WILLIAM HART JR.
WILLIAM KOLIBAS JR.
HUGO CARVANTES
RE-ORGANIZATION
MEETI NG
FMBA
BOARD OF HEALTH
BOARD OF EDUCATION
GARY STOWELL ESQ.
RUDY STARK
MUNICIPAL CLERK
AFSCME LOCAL
#3850
NEW JERSEY
DEPARTMENT OF
PERSONNEL
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DECEMBER 11, 1997
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE
BID-FIRE TRUCK
BOROUGH ATTORNEY
BUSINESS TO BE
ADDED
CONRAIL
POLICE COMMITTEE
FIRST AID WORKERS
LI BRARY PROPERTY
15. U. S Department of Commerce - Need Liaison for 2000 Census.-
Borough Clerk to be the liaison.
16. Bid - Fire Truck. - Bid to be awarded.
17. Borough Attorney - a) Various Legal Bills. -Put Resolution on to
pay. b) Washington Avenue Improvements. - County Council
wants a meeting. Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin and the
Mayor will go to represent the Borough.
BUSINESS TO BE ADDED:
Councilmember Fazekas spoke about the appeal from Conrail.
Borough Attorney Coughlin said Conrail did in fact file an appeal. He
said the appeal was filed in a timely manner. He said he is waiting for
a date from the County Construction Board.
Councilmember Gutowski asked how long does the County
Construction Board has to make a determination on whether the appeal
will be heard or disregarded.
Borough Attorney said he does not know how long the time period is.
He said he thinks it is just a function of their calendar. He said he
would call the County Construction Board and see what their time
frame is.
Councilmember Gutowski said since Conrail has filed an appeal that
does not mean the Fire Superintendent could not continue to fine
Conrail ifhe sees a violation.
Borough Attorney Coughlin said the fact that Conrail has filed an
appeal does not mean the Borough has to stop issuing violations.
Councilmember DuPont said he would like to speak about two things.
1. He said the Police Committee is looking into the Loitering
Ordinance as for establishing curfews. He said there is nothing
right now. He said there are a couple of samples the Police
Department has provided the Council to look at.
2. He said there is a very serious issue with coverage for daytime
First Aid workers. He said the Borough does not have proper
coverage for paramedics or drivers. He spoke about hiring an
E.M.T. and paying them on a per hour basis. He will continue to
look into this and he will get back to the Council with more firm
details.
Councilmember Gutowski said the Library property is being auctioned
off on December 30, 1997. He said in the absence of the Mayor he was
in a conference with the MCUA about garbage. He said they have
lowered the rates at the landfill now because of the Supreme Court
decision. He said they are going to lower the rates at Edgeboro to
$51.00 per ton. He said if a three-year contract were signed with the
landfill, they would lower it down to $38.00 per ton. He said they are
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offering this deal to the Municipalities and to private haulers. He said
if the Borough were to sign a contract with Edgeboro, there would be a
savings of $54,369.00 a year which is about $163,000.00 over a three-
year period. He said the goal is to have Municipalities sign this
contract by December 22,1997, which the Borough could not do. He
said the latest is March, and again the Borough could not sign the
contract because the Borough's garbage contract is not up until June.
He said he thinks the Borough should look at the contract because it
will save money and the Borough's contract is expiring in June.
Councilmember Fazekas said there would be an Open House at the
Fire Headquarters this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. He said
someone at the last Council Meeting requested frost-rree refugerators.
He said he spoke with the Housing Authority and as long as the
refrigerator is working it can not be replaced.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont and Fazekas and
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present
the meeting was in recess at approximately 8:10 P.M.
At approximately 8:15 P.M. the meeting was reconvened. Upon
individual roll call, the following were noted present Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Fazekas and Gutowski. Noted absent were
Councilmembers Failace and Feingold.
Council President Gutowski asked for a motion to go into Closed
Session to discuss Personnel Matters, Contract Negotiations and
Litigation.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Fazekas and Bialowarczuk
RESOLUTION #97-371-A
"RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative. Councilmembers Failace and Feingold were noted absent.
At approximately 8:18 P.M., a Closed Session was held.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Fazekas and DuPont and
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present
this meeting was opened to the public at approximately 9:05 P.M.
DECEMBER 11, 1997
LI ERARY PROPERTY
(CONTINUED)
OPEN HOUSE
FIREHEADQUARTERS
RECESS
RECONVENED
RESOLUTION #97-371A
RESOLUTI ON TO GO
INTO CLOSED SESSION
ADOPTED
I1EET I NG CLOSED
MEETING OPENED
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DECEMBER 11, 1997
MIDDLESEX WATER
CO.
RESOLUTION #97-372
WATER SERVICES
APPLICATION
ADOPTED
COMMENTS
RESOLUTION #97-373
AUTHOR I Zl NG
EXECUTI ON
OF DISCIPLINARY
CHARGES WILLIAM
KOLIBAS JR.
ADOPTED
ADJOURNED
Borough Attorney Coughlin stated there is an application for water
Fire Protection Services with Middlesex Water Company. He said it is
in rront of the building on 70 Cooke Avenue. He said a motion needs
to be made to authorize the Mayor to execute the application
agreement on behalf of the Borough.
RESOLUTION #97-372 was introduced by the Council President and
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-372
"WATER SERVICES APPLICATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative. Councilmembers Failace and Feingold were noted absent.
Councilmember Gutowski said he would like a motion to be made
authorizing the execution and serving of the disciplinary charges
against William Kolibas, Jr. and to set the hearing for January 9, 1998.
He said it should also so be noted that a Fact Finder would be retained
to hear this case. He said the suspension would be with out pay.
RESOLUTION #97-373 was introduced by the Council President and
referred to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-373
"AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DISCIPLINARY CHARGES -
WILLIAM KOLIBAS, JR."
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Bialowarczuk abstained. Councilmembers Failace and Feingold were
noted absent.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Fazekas and Gutowski and
unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present,
after no further discussion, this meeting was adjourned at
approximately 9:10 P.M.
Respectful submitted,
;;id£L4
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY,
Municipal Clerk
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