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The Re-Organization Meeting of the Governing Body of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Peter J. Sica on Sunday, January
5, 1997, Municipal CourtlPolice Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret,
New Jersey at 12:00 Noon.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Mayor Peter J. Sica
Councilmember Deborah L. Bialowarczuk
" James Failace
" Jack Fazekas
" William Feingold
" James O. O'Brien
Noted absent was Councilmember John J. Vesey, Jr.
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert A. Hedesh.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson O'Brien reported
that it was a busy year as far as Buildings & Grounds. Borough Hall was
carpeted The parking lot was paved. The electricity was upgraded from
200 AMPS to 400 AMPS. Most of the leaking in Borough Hall was
eliminated. The boiler was serviced. Ray Tobias painted the benches
around Borough Hall and did a lot of caulking around there. A new
snow-blower and a computer desk in the Tax Office was purchased. He
said that he hopes whoever has Buildings & Grounds this year will take
immediate steps to rectify the steps in the rront.
Committee Chairperson O'Brien stated that about three years ago he took
his seat up there. He was only 26, very young, very inexperienced when
it came to matters of politics, but not necessarily...(inaudible)....However,
he had a belief that his father instilled in him, that through hard work and
if you try your best, you get a lot accomplished. He hopes he did that and
that he got a lot accomplished. A number of items came before this
Council in the previous years, some of which were good, some were bad.
Some things he agreed with and some things he did not. He is proud to
say that he never lowered his personal standards to get his point across.
Sometimes, he got criticized for this, sometimes praised. No matter what
others thought, 99.99% of the time he was able to leave here with his
head held high and he was able to live with every decision he made. He
hopes that someday he'll be back up there to serve the people of Carteret.
He wished evelyone a health, Happy New Year.
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RE-ORGANIZATION
MEEIING
ROLL CALL
REPORTS OF 1996
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Mayor Sica presented Councilmember O'Brien with a plaque for his dedicated
service to the Borough of Carteret. He said that he is sure that there will be
things that will come up in the City of Carteret, like various committees,
serving on things and they will look forward to asking for his services again.
Councilmember O'Brien thanked Ray Tobias for the good job he does at
Borough Hall.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Failace
reported that 1996 was an exciting year for him. He was new and had a lot
to learn. He knows that there is a lot more to do. Patrick DeBlasio was very,
very helpful. He sat and explained everything that was necessary, everything
he needed and answered any questions he had. He was never given a hard
time. He thought that they put together a good budget in 1996. For some
people the taxes were a little higher because of the re-evaluation the year
before but they had an agenda. They had an agenda that they were going to
give back to the taxpayers in 1996 and they did. Our municipal budget was
only a $30.00 increase and that was not too bad. He hopes that in 1997 it's
even lower. Patrick's Department was very helpful. The tax collected was
96%, a hair lower than last year, but they worked like dogs to get that money.
They worked very, very hard.
Committee Chairperson Failace reported that things seem to be moving
smoothly. He hopes that in 1997 they will move again in the right direction
towards a zero increase in taxes for the people of Carteret.
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FIRE: Committee Chairperson Fazekas reported that as everybody heard in
1996 there was a major fire at the Shell Refinery in Sewaren. The first to call
was the Carteret Fire Department. The first at the scene was the Carteret Fire
Department. They positioned their trucks strategically to fight the fire and
this alleviated probably what some people say, a catastrophe. He
congratulated the Fire Department, Company #1 and Company #2 and the
Career Firefighters for their efforts in that fire. He thanked Douglas Packard
for being the 1996 Chief of the Volunteers. He thanked him for his efforts.
He welcomed Scott Pine who will be Chief in 1997. He thanked Mr.
Greenberg who helped him quite a bid in his freshman year heading the Fire
Committee. It was very difficult and there are still things that he wants to
accomplish. He hopes that within the next two years he can accomplish them.
As always, they have an open house in October. Anybody that hasn't gone
there or attended that in October should. They go over firefighting,
equipment and tìre prevention. He told everyone to bring the kids, bring the
family because it's one of the best things Carteret has going for itself
Committee Chairperson Fazekas reported that in 1996 they established a
charitable fund every year. 1997 will be the first year and the recipient charity
will be the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will be a Valentine's Day
Dance on Febmary 14, 1997 and hopes that everyone attends.
He thanked the firefighters for giving him the opportunity to represent them
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PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Bialowarczuk
reported that last summer they made sure that every high school student
that applied for a job received a job. It's important that they all get a
chance to work and experience it. They added new projects which work
out really well and kept the kids busy.
She reported that they got a new truck. CBS was in Carteret and all of
Carteret got the greatest compliment when they said that it looked like a
Norman Rockwell picture. That's an enormous compliment to the town
and it's people.
She reported that she received a letter rrom Michael T oth from the Little
Carteret Baseball League. He mentions that 1996 was the wettest
summer on record an the small bunch of guys that work in the park did a
tremendous job getting the fields taken care off or the games and for the
tournaments. She publicly thanked the guys who worked in the park.
They did work hard this summer.
Committee Chairperson Bialowarczuk congratulated Beverly Hedesh, the
Chairperson of the Recreation Commission again for a fantastic job this
past year. Some new things were added. She hopes that next year some
other new things will be added. She hopes that it doesn't fall by the
wayside. It's important for all of us to show that we're proud of Carteret
and to keep things going.
She thanked everybody again for all of their work in the past year. She
had a good time. It's been great. Going along with something Jim O'Brien
said, they make decisions and she always said that when she makes a
decision, she wants to sleep at night. She does sleep at night. She'll
always make the right decision for the Borough of Carteret, not what is
right for her personally whether or not it affects her or her family
personally. She will always do what is right for the Borough. She
reported progress.
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POLICE: Committee Chairperson Feingold reported that out of all of the
things he's done over the past two years, sitting as a Council, being the
head of the Police Committee has been the most rewarding to him He's
taken a personal interest in each and every officer and each and every
member of the rank. He's worked well with Police Chief Sica. He
thanked the Chief There's been controversy in our Police Department in
1995 and 1996, but the strong point of this particular committee has been
to amplify the positive aspects of our Police Department. The positive
aspects greatly outweigh any possible negative aspects that have been in
the papers. We have fine officers. Anyone that has driven through the
Borough of Carteret that has been stopped by one of our police officers
would also agree that the police officers treat the people they stop with
respect. That's the most important aspect of their job, to get along well
with the public. He's gotten along well with all of them. He's ridden with
theIl'~ sometimes until 3:00 A.M.. He's seen how they act. 75% of what
our Police Department does is help people.
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MAYOR
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Committee Chairman Feingold will continue to say that. He can only hope
and pray that he will get appointed to be Police Commissioner again this year.
It has been his strong point, his reason for wanting to serve as well as serving
the residents of Carteret, he thinks he is best in that particular committee. He
thanked the Mayor and the members of the Council for having the faith in him
to appoint him s the Commissioner of the Police Department. He thanked
Chief Sica He reported a lot of progress in the Police Department.
PUBLIC WORKS: In the absence of Committee Chairperson Vesey,
Committee Member Feingold reported progress.
MUNICIPAL GARAGE SERVICES: Committee Chairperson Failace
reported that the Municipal Garage was another experience for him. He was
quite surprised when he was put on that committee. He felt that he knew a
little bit about finance, but he didn't know what he knew about the Municipal
Garage. Vic Kazio was very, very helpful. They work very hard down there.
Vic has done a heck of a job. During the storm last year with Vic and his
people, they kept those plows running. Vic mns the garage like his own
business. He hopes that all municipal employees in Carteret would do the
exact same things. He looks at it like he's not spending this if he doesn't have
to. He watches every penny. Sometimes he's criticized for it, but he thinks
that Vic has done a heck of a job. He thanked Vic and his people for the
work they've done. He reported progress.
Mayor Sica welcome Perth Amboy Mayor Joe Vas and Assemblywoman
Arline Friscia who were present in the audience.
There being no further business, the Borough Council of 1996 adjourned Sine
Die upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Kathleen M Barney, Municipal Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to the
following:
Councilmember John P. DuPont
Councilmember Stanley Gutowski
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Councilmember Deborah Bialowarczuk
" John P. DuPont
" James Failace
" Jack Fazekas
" William Feingold
" Stanley Gutowski
The Clerk stated that on December 30, 1996, in full compliance with the
Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of to day's meeting was sent to The
Home News and Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board. Notice was also published in both newspapers on December 30,
1996.
The invocation was given by Reverend David Hoffinan of the A.M.E.
Zion Lutheran Church.
The meeting was opened with a minute of Silent Prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance led by Mayor Peter 1. Sica.
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Mayor Sica welcomed John DuPont and Stan Gutowski to the Council.
He looks forward to working with them in 1997 to move Carteret
forward. As Mr. Failace mentioned it was a tough year in 1996 and he
thinks it will be an even tougher year in 1997. Things are starting to move
forward in Carteret. Things are starting to look real good for the citizens
of Carteret. He thinks if they work together in 1997 they can move
Carteret further. If not, they have some serious problems facing the City
of Carteret. There are major expenses that are going to be incurred in
1997. Some of the expenses are far beyond the control of this Councilor
this Mayor. For instance, we are in desperate need of a new fire apparatus
at a cost of approximately $400,000.00 to $500,000.00. It's not
something that we need as frills on the cake. It's something that's a
necessity. We have to address some serious short tàlls in our pension
fimding. We have to address some of the conditions of the roads. There's
still a tremendous amount of sewer improvements that have got to be
done. Although we've had a very wet year this year, because of that wet
year, our sewer rate in Middlesex County is going to go up approximately
$160,000.00. He is looking into that very seriously because he wants to
get some engineering data pertaining to if in fact we're pumping more
storm water over there, are they still charging us the rate as if we were
sending regular sewer water over there? He asked Mayor Vas to look
into it too in Perth Amboy. The problem is that cities like Perth Amboy
and cities like Carteret have old sewer systems.
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ROLL CALL
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COUNCIL
STATEMENT OF
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INVOCATION
PRAYER, PLEDGE
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Mayor Sica said when we get a tremendous amount of rain we then ship a
tremendous amount of rain water over there. It's time for the older cities like
Carteret, Woodbridge and Perth Amboy to look into what rate we're being
charged when we're sending that rain water over there. It takes a lot less to
treat 5 million gallons of sewage and rain water mixed than it does to treat 1 Y2
million gallons of just sewage. He asked Mayor Vas to look into it too. That
$160,000.00 raise is far in excess of what the City ofCarteret can afford to
pay. In addition to that, we have a lot of other sewer projects that have to get
done. The pump station in West Carteret and the separation of the east side
and west side or the north and south side of West Carteret has got to be
accomplished in 1997. The continuation of the project on Beverly Street
taking the storm water out of the system completely and moving it to the river
must be accomplished. All these things will then cut down on the amount of
the storm water that we send to the Middlesex County Utilities Authority.
Those things have to be addressed. In addition to that, there is a major road
repair work that has got to be done in the City of Carteret. Lastly, if in fact
we're going to get the shopping center in the turnpike area, then we must look
at the second phase of the Industrial Road. It's a necessity, not just to that
shopping center, but in order for us to revitalize the Chrome Section in
Carteret. We've got to get the heavy truck traffic out of the Chrome area. It's
imperative that Woodbridge work closely with the City of Carteret in making
that second phase of the Industrial Road a reality. Otherwise, we're going to
be stymied in the Chrome area and it'll never get improved. We're being
successful in cleaning up the Hill area and he wants to be just as successful in
cleaning up the Chrome area. Those things are all gong to cost a lot of
money. It's important that this Council look at ways of generating new tax
sources for the City of Carteret. He looks forward to doing that with the
Council.
Nomination -
1997
Council
President
Mayor Sica asked for a motion to nominate a Council President. Upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Failace, Stanley Gutowski was
nominated. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace,
Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Bialowarczuk abstained. Councilmember Feingold voted no.
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Councilmember Feingold stated that Mr. Gutowski probably would be a good
President, but he just became a member of the Council. He said that he would
prefer to have somebody who has a little more experience. Such as Mr.
Failace. Mr. Failace would be a find President He doesn't know if he can
vote for Mr. Gutowski, so he voted no.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Gutowski, the 1997
Rules of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
Rules of
Counc.il - 1997
Adopted
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RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robert's Rules of
Order" .
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MAYOR
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the
Council and shall conduct the meetings thereof He/she shall see that the laws
of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are faithfully executed and
followed He/she shall recommend to the Council such ordinances,
resolutions or actions that he/she shall deem necessary or expedient and in the
best interest and the welfare of the Borough. He/she shall maintain peace and
good order and have power to suppress all tumultuous assemblies in the
Borough. The Mayor shall oversee the daily departmental and agency
responsibility of the Borough. In his absence this duty shall be assumed by the
Council President. (See R.S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. He/she shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest order
decomm, and he/she shall cause the removal of all persons who interrupt the
orderly proceedings of the Council.
SECTION 3. He/she shall decide all questions of order subject to an
appeal to the Council.
SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he/she is unable to
perform his/her duties, the Council President (or, in his/her inability to act, the
Councilmember having the longest term as such in consecutive years) shall act
as Mayor, as provided by Statute. (See R.S.40:88-3).
ARTICLE III
BOROUGH CLERK
SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon him/her by
revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By-Laws. (See R.S. 40:87-54 et
seq.).
SECTION 2. He/she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books properly
and fully indexed and shall perform all the duties usually devolving upon such
officer; and in addition, such other duties or services as the Mayor or Council
may direct
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SECTION 3. He/she and/or the Deputy or Assistant Clerk shall be the
liaison officer between the Civil Service Commission and the Borough of
Carteret.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on January
First at Twelve O'CLOCK Noon, or, during the first seven days of
January in any year (See RS. 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the
time and place for holding regular meetings during the ensuing year, which
time and place shall be the first and third Thursday of the month, with the
exception of July and August, which time shall be the third Thursday of
the month, 7:30 P.M., at the Municipal CourtlPolice Facility, 230
Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. In the event of a holiday the
meeting shall be held on the Tuesday of the same week. The public shall
receive due notice of the meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings
Act".
SECTION 3. At the annual meeting, the Council will elect one of its
members as Council President to serve for the calendar year. (See RS.
4088-2 and 3).
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall, when necessary, call special meetings
of the Council, in case of his neglect or refusal, and four members of the
Council may call such meetings at such time and place in such Borough
as they may designate, and in all cases of special meetings reasonable
advance notice considered to be of forty-eight hours except in case of
emergency shall be given in person to all members of the Council, or left
at their place of residence. (See R.S. 40:28-24).
SECTION 5. On the Thursday preceding every regular Council
Meeting, the Council shall meet at the Municipal Court! Police Facility
at 7:00 PM.. This shall be known as the official Agenda Meeting. At this
meeting the agenda of that week's regular Council Meeting shall be
planned. Resolutions, ordinances or other items of business being
proposed by a Standing Committee or member of the Council shall be
considered by the whole Council. If the majority of the Council agrees to
put the proposal on the agenda for the business meeting, it shall then be
turned over to the Borough Attorney to be put in its proper legal form.
The Council shall be polled in alphabetic order to determine if any new
business will be proposed and the nature of its subject matter. Any
business not placed on the agenda shall be out of order and prohibited.
Where, however, the majority of the Council present at a regular, special
or adjourned meeting of the Council approve the matter not previously
listed on the agenda, such matter may then be considered The public
shall receive due notice of the agenda meetings pursuant to the "Open
Public Meetings Act". Discussion at the agenda meetings shall be limited
to those invited to participate by the Mayor and Council.
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SECTION 6. A quomm shall be provided by the Revised Statutes of
New Jersey, viz.; three Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in the
absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See RS 40:88-1).
SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those
assembled shall have the power and are hereby authorized to set a new
meeting date, and then adjourn.
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SECTION 8. The following order of business shall be observed viz.:
1. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of minutes
5. Introduction of Ordinances
6. Public Portion on Resolutions
7. Introduction of Resolutions
8. Payment of Bills
9. Presentation of communications, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion
12. Adjournment
SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak on the
contents of the proposed resolutions. The public shall not be allowed to
address the Council while they are taking action on the resolutions. No one
may be allowed more than five (5) minutes when addressing the Council.
SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by alphabetic
order of the members of Council.
SECTION 11. During the last public discussion portion of a Council
Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted to discuss
matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their speaking to five (5)
minutes per person.
SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may be
changed by a majority vote of the members of the Council present at such
meeting.
SECTION 13. Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or specially
provided in the By-Laws, all action of the Council shall be by a majority vote
of those present.
SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or when
ordered by the Mayor, or when directed by Statute, a roll call vote shall be
taken and the yeas and nays entered in the minutes of the meeting.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such appointment
subject to the concurrence of a majority oflhe Council. The Mayor shall see
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promptly. Should a maj0l1ty of the Council not concur in the appointment by
the Mayor of any Councilmembers to any committee, a majority of the
members of said Council are hereby empowered to make such appointment.
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SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council
consisting of three Councilmembers, with the first named Councilmember
to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual Meeting, viz.:
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1. Buildings and Grounds
2. Finance and Administration
3. Fire
4. Parks and Recreation/Shade Tree Commission
5. Police
6. Public Works
7. Municipal Garage Services
Committee members shall meet and/or consult during the first and fourth
weeks of each month as the need arises in order to conduct their
respective committee business. They also shall coordinate their common
efforts, so as to adhere to requirements of all local Ordinances and
Resolutions, as well as purchasing practices and procedures for the benefit
of the Borough. Each Councilmember shall be a member of at least one
committee, and will be a committee head of at least one committee, as an
obligation of his council duties. Failure of a Council person to assume
these responsibilities may result in appropriate action by the Council as a
whole, e.g., withholding of pay and benefits.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing
Committees shall perform the following functions:
1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
This committee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of the Borough Hall.
2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The primary function of this committee is to assist the
Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual
budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of
each year as well as providing assistance for the proper
coordination of purchasing functions and needs of the
departments and agencies which the Standing Committee
of the Borough represents.
This committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk,
Assessor, Collection-Treasurer, Building Inspector,
Department of Welfare, Engineer, Auditor and Attorney.
In addition, the Chairperson of this Committee shall
also serve on the Welfare Board.
3. FIRE:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Fire Department, including all
fire houses.
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4. PARKS AND RECREATION/SHADE TREE COMMISSION:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
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5. POLICE:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Department and facility.
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department,
Municipal Garage Services, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and
the borough dump.
7. MUNICIPAL GARAGE SERVICES:
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
maintenance and repair of all municipal vehicles,
including but not limited to, Police vehicles, Fire
vehicles, Park vehicles, Sanitation vehicles, Sewage
vehicles and purchasing of parts for said vehicles;
and further shall be responsible for the maintenance
ufthe Borough Garage
SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and
facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory, Borough
Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held responsible
for any or all of its acts.
SECTION 5. A Standing Committee shall:
1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory
limitations; carry on the routine activities for which it
has primary responsibility.
2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
1. Make promises or commitments to anyone which
directly or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such manner or make decisions which set
a precedent or violate established Council policy.
3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the
approval of the Council.
SECTION 7. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes other
than those included in the duties of the Standing Committees by a majority
vote of the Council.
SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special Committee
shall be prepared to report to the Council at each regular meeting on the
principal activities and achievements of his/her Committee.
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SECTION 9. All department heads in charge of Direct Supervision of
Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a monthly report on his/her
department activities and achievements and a report on the conduct of his/her
employees including sick leave, overtime and attendance. The report is to be
submitted to the Department Chairperson and the Clerk for proper filing.
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ARTICLE VI
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BILLS. CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough shall
be in writing and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and on such forms
as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through the Finance
Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be sworn to by the
claimant before submission for approval and payment, verifying that the
work or materials have been supplied, or services rendered, to the
Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or order. Borough
Ordinance #45-1, et seq., sets forth the specific procedures in connection
with bills, claims and vouchers, and the requirements thereto.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent Ordinance,
Resolution #89-300 and other formerly adopted resolutions of Council
and State Statute, no vendor's request for payment, supplies or services
rendered shall be honored unless properly completed. No Borough
Officer, Official, Agency Head or any other Borough employee, may
purchase any article, item, material, service or equipment for use by the
Borough, except in accordance with the provisions contained in Borough
Ordinance 45-1, et seq. - Purchasing Agent.
SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase orders,
vouchers, bills or claims to be paid by the Borough shall be in accordance
with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance 45-1, et seq., which shall govern all
purchasing within the Borough, and shall be the sole guide, subject to
requirements of State Statute. The Finance Department, having
confirmed compliance with the provisions of the Purchasing Ordinance,
shall refer all verified bills, claims and vouchers recommended for payment
to the Council. The Finance Department shall prepare a list of the total
amount of the individual vouchers approved by each committee, and
subsequently recommend for payment by the Financing Committee,
according to budgetary appropriations. The Finance Department shall
keep an accurate mnning total as to any appropriation for payment of any
particular account or accounts, or for any particular services or supplies,
so as to be available to provide this information readily. The Finance
Department shall also maintain costs and/or a voucher trail as to all
vouchers which have been paid and shall be paid. Authorization to draw
checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the
Councilmembers shall be made by formal resolution of the Council, in
compliance with applicable State Statute. The Chief Finance Officer may
delegate the above duties/functions but in all cases shall be responsible for
compliance.
SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall
accompany all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said checks
are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and Borough Clerk for
original and/or mechanical signatures.
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SECTION 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be filed
in a safe place in the Finance Department Office.
JANUARY 5, 1997
1997 RULES
OF COUNCIL
Cell' t.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council may propose
amendments to these By-Laws, at any regular meeting or adjourned
regular meeting.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment shall be considered for adoption
at the next regular or
adjourned regular meeting of the Council, after its introduction. The
proposed amendment shall be adopted by a majority vote of the Governing
Body present at the meeting and shall become effective immediately
ARTICLE VIII
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By-Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of Council
concurred in by a majority of the Members of Council. The By-Laws shall
become effective immediately after adoption and shall remain in effect for no
longer than December 31 st of the calendar year in which the By-Laws were
adopted.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these rules shall
be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be suspended or removed
ARTICLE X
The Borough Engineer, Borough Attorney, Borough Collector-Treasurer,
Borough Auditor and Chief of Police shall submit the following written
reports to the Mayor and to the members of Council:
1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters being
handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly "Progress
Report" to be submitted prior to the first meeting of the next
month.
2. Project or Case Report - Reports that will give in detail all facts
about the projects or cases completed by either or both the
Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor and
Chief of Police, to be presented before the meeting next following
the completion of the case or project.
3. Special Reports - To deal with any special information the Borough
Council may need to be informed on any new case or project of
either the Attorney, Engineer, Collector-Treasurer, or Auditor.
To be presented as soon as needed and requested by majority
vote of Borough Council.
4. Year End Reports - These will summarize work for the year by the
Borough AIJcmey, Borough Engineer, Borough Auditor and Chief
of Police. They 'Nill be presented to the Mayor and Councilmembers
prior to the fìrst regular meeting of the Council in the next
succeeding year. They will serve 10 acquaint new officials with
prior and continuing activities of the Borough Attorney, Borough
Auditor, Borough Engineer and Chief of Police.
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JANUARY 5, 1997
RESOLUTION #97-1 entitled
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
RESOLUTION #97-1
Designating
Official to
Issue Certificate
of Liability
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Failace and
DuPont. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #97-1 was adopted.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-2 entitled
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #97-2
Designating
Official to
Issue Tax
Searches
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Failace and
DuPont. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #97-2 was adopted.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-3 entitled
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS OF
TI-IE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #97-3
Designating
Official
Ne\lspapers
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Fazekas and
Failace. Upon individual roll call vote, Council members Bialowarczuk,
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
aflìrmative.
RESOLUTION #97-3 was adopted.
Adopted
Councilmember Gutowski said that, as the Mayor has said many times, he
hopes they report the good things not just the bad things.
Commen ts
RESOLUTION #97-4 entitled
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET
RESOLUTION #97-4
Designating
Official
Depositories
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Fazekas and
DuPont. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative.
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RESOLUTION #97-4 was adopted.
Adopted
JANUARY 5,1997
RESOLUTION
#97-5
Interest On
Delinquent
Taxes and
Assessments
RESOLUTION #97-5 entitled
"FIXING THE RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED
ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Failace and
Gutowski. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the affirmative
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-5 was adopted.
RESOLUTION
#97-6
Appointing
Municipal
Auditor
Before RESOLUTION #97-6 was introduced, Mayor Sica proposed the
names of O'Neill, West and Lang.
RESOLUTION #97-6 entitled
"APPOINTING A MUNICIPAL AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR 1997"
Notion
Fails
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Feingold and
Bialowarczuk. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk
and Feingold voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers DuPont, Failace,
Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
Councilmember Failace proposed the names of Lerch, Vinci and Higgins.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Failace the resolution was
moved for adoption. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace, Fazkeas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Bialowarczuk voted no. Councilmember Feingold abstained.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-6 was adopted.
Corrments
Councilmember Feingold asked if somebody could tell him about this firm
because he never heard of them.
Councilmember Failace stated that Mr. Higgins is in the audience. He could
give his credentials from top to bottom.
Mayor Sica said that it should not be done at this time.
Councilmember Failace explained that they are a C.P.A. firm. They have the
largest number of municipal accountants on their staff. They do
approximately thirty (30) communities right now, including South Amboy and
Rahway. They come with glowing recommendations.
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JANUARY 5, 1997
RESOLUTION #97-7 entitled
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND THE CARTERET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD"
RESOLUTION #97-7
Appointments to
Corrmunity
Development Board
was so introduced and tabled by Councilmembers Fazekas and
Bialowarczuk. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski vote din
the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #97-7 was tabled.
Tabled
Before RESOLUTION #97-8 was introduced, Council President
Gutowski proposed the name of Kay Horvath for the term 12/31/97,
Sophie Cherepon for the term 12/31/99 and Fred Grigni for the term
12/31/01.
RESOLUTION #97-8
Appointing
Members -
Office on Aging
RESOLUTION #97-8 entitled
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE
IN THE OFFICE ON AGING"
was so introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Failace
and DuPont. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted no.
RESOLUTION #97-8 was adopted.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-9 entitled
"ESTABLISHING A PETTY- CASH FUND FOR THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO
N.1.S.A. 40A:5-21"
RESOLUTION #97-9
Petty Cash Fund
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Fazekas and
Bialowarczuk. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted
in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION #97-9 was adopted
Adopted
JANUt.RY 5, 1997
RESOLUTION
#97-10
/.ppointing
Members to
Board for
the Disabled
Before RESOLUTION #97-10 was introduced, Mayor Sica proposed the
name of Harry Heim, noting that the Board recommended him.
RESOLUTION #97-10 entitled
"APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE BOARD FOR
THE DISABLED FOR THE YEAR 1997"
was so introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Gutowski and
Fazekas. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-10 was adopted.
RESOLUTION
4.197-11
Appointing
Affirmative
Action Officer
RESOLUTION #97-11 entitled
"APPOINTING PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER
FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS"
was introduced and tabled upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and
DuPont. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace,
Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember
Bialowarczuk abstained. Councilmember Feingold voted no.
Tabled
RESOLUTION #97-11 was tabled.
RESOLUTION
#97-12
Appointing
t1unicipal
Public Defender
Before RESOLUTION #97-12 was introduced, Mayor Sica proposed the
name of Mark Cholowski.
RESOLUTION #97-12 entitled
"APPOINTING A PUBLIC MUNICIPAL DEFENDER
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
Notion
Fails
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Feingold and
Bialowarczuk Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk
and Feingold voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers DuPont, Failace,
Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
Colffi1ents
Councilmember Feingold stated that Mr. Cholowski is probably one of the
most qualified attorneys that we could ever have in the Borough of Carteret
to serve as Public Defender. We would be lucky to have somebody with his
experience and his expertise in criminal defense. Every defendant that is
charged with an offense in our Court deserves the best possible
representation, not somebody who is "in" with the powers that be. Mr.
Cholowski should be appointed.
Council President Gutowski proposed the name of George Otlowski, Jr.
Councilmember Fazekas made a motion to adopt. Councilmember Failace
second the motion. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Bialowarczuk abstained.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-12 was adopted.
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JANUARY 5, 1997
RESOLUTION #97-13 entitled
"PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 1997 PURSUANT TO N.1.S. 40A:4-19"
RESOLUTION #97-13
Temporary Budget
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Failace and
Gutowski. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #97-13 was adopted.
Adopted
Mayor Sica said that he defers to the Council to name the Standing
Committees.
1997 Standing
Committees
Council President Gutowski submitted the following to the Mayor, the
first name being the Chairman:
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS:
FINANCE:
FIRE:
PARKS:
POLICE:
PUBLIC WORKS:
MUNICIPAL GARAGE:
BIALOWARCZUK, Feingold, Fazekas
F AILACE, Gutowski, DuPont
FAZEKAS, Bialowarczuk, DuPont
GUTOWSKI, Failace, DuPont
DuPONT, Failace, Fazekas
F AILACE, Bialowarczuk, Feingold
FEINGOLD, Gutowski, Bialowarczuk
Councilmember Gutowski made a motion to approve the 1997 Standing
Committees. Councilmember Fazekas second the motion. Upon
individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace,
Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold
voted no.
Approved
Councilmember Feingold asked why Mr. DuPont is more qualified to head
up the Police Committee when he's been doing it for two years. We've
had more projects in the Police Department over the past two years than
there has been in the past twenty.
Corrrnents
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JANUARY 5, 1997
MAYOR'S
APPOINTMENTS -
COUNCIL CONSENT
OFFICE
APPOINTEE
TERM
Air Pollution Iuspector
Ellen Ransdell
12/3197
CONFIRt1ED
Councilmember Failace made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Gutowski second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
Air Pollution Secretary
Diane Kish
12/3197
CONFIRt1ED
Councilmember Failace made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember DuPont second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
NOT
CONFIRt1ED
Borough Attorney
Robert A. Hedesh
12/3197
Councilmember Bialowarczuk made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Feingold second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
NOT
CONFIPJIED
Borough Prosecutor
Terrance VanDzura
12/3197
Councilmember Bialowarczuk made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Feingold second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
Board of Adjustment
Member
Bruce Anglin
12/3197
NOT
CONFIRtIED
Councilmember Feingold made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Bialowarczuk second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted in the affirmative
Councilmembers DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
Member
Irene Kopin
12/3lJOO
NOT
CONFIRMED
Councilmember Bialowarczuk made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Feingold second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
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JANUARY 5, 1997
TERM
OFFICE
APPOINTEE
Board of Trustees
Free Public Librarv
Member
Linda Pino
12/31/01
Councilmember DuPont made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Fazekas second it Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
CONFIRMED
Local Assistance
Member
Theron Carmichael
12/31/00
Councilmember Bialowarczuk made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Feingold second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
NOT CONFIRMED
Board of Health
Member
Joseph Gentile
12/31/00
Councilmember DuPont made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Fazekas second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
CONFIRMED
Member
Hadiyah Singh
12/31/00
Councilmember Bialowarczuk made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Feingold second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
NOT CONFIRMED
Member
George Malek
12/31/00
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Councilmember Feingold made a motion to approve the nomination.
Councilmember Bialowarczuk second it. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted no.
NOT CONFIRMED
JANUARY 5, 1997
lIAYOR'S
f,PPOINTIIENTS
The Mayor made the following appointments, needing no Council
confirmation.
Aide to Mayor Harold L. Ferguson 12/31/97
Air Pollution Board Norvell Pendleton 12/31/01
Board for the Disabled
Executive Director Barbara Sica 12/31/97
Middlesex County
Transportation
Committee
Dennis McFadden
12/31/97
Planning Board
Class 4 - Member
Richard Long
12/31/00
};E1IARKS -
Borough
Council
Committee Chairperson Feingold thanked the members of the past Council of
1996, Mr. O'Brien and Mr. Vesey. He agrees with Mr. O'Brien. He did a
good job. He was a gentleman at all times. He expressed his opinion and if
his opinion wasn't accepted by the majority, he lived with that. He did a good
job. Mr. Vesey, as well. He had a different past. He came in to fill an
unexpired term He took a personal interest in serving the residents of
Carteret. He was a good Councilman and he is sorry to see him go. He
congratulated Councilmember DuPont on becoming the Police Commissioner
and said that if there is anything he can do to help him he is always there. He
is sorry that he wasn't reappointed. That was something he really enjoyed
doing. He only hopes that Councilmember DuPont will put the time and
effort in that he did. He thinks he will. He also congratulated the other
people who were appointed to serve on the committees. He hopes that they
do as good ajob as the last Council did and he thinks they will. He told Mr.
Gutowski that he didn't mean anything personal by not voting for him as
Council President, but now that he's elected, he will do everything he can to
work with him. He only hopes that the progress that has been started in the
past two years keeps going because his term is up next year. The residents,
the people who put the present Council in will have to live with exactly what
happens this year on into the future. He thinks that since the people voted
him in, they have to do what is in their interest not in their own interest. That,
hopefully, will be accomplished. He knows that the Mayor has that in mind
and he thinks that Mr. DuPont and Mr. Gutowski do too. We all have to
work together though. It's like you can listen to what is said and vote the
opposite. That shouldn't be the case. The case should be that each and every
issue should be analyzed from a standpoint of what is in the best interest of
the residents and the taxpayers. If we can do that, we'll continue to have a
good year. He wished everyone a happy and healthy New Year.
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JANUARY 5, 1997
Councilmember Fazekas thanked everybody who's here today and
distinguished guests. He thanked Jim O'Brien for giving him some insight
last year and John Vesey as well. The past two years, the people have
spoken. They have made a statement. The statement is it's time for a
change and that change is John DuPont and Stan Gutowski. He
welcomed them and said that he is looking forward to working together
along with them and the rest of the Council. There's a lot of opportunity
for Carteret. There's a lot of things they can improve. He is also looking
forward to being the Commissioner of the Fire Department once. again.
He thanked everyone for coming and said that he is looking forward to
this year.
REMARKS -
Borough Council
Con 'to
Councilmember Bialowarczuk congratulated Stan and John. Anybody
that knows her knows that she is looking forward to having a good time.
She was asked once if it is a lot of heartache sitting on the Council, but
she said that there is more good than bad. That's what makes it all
worthwhile. We've seen the biggest building boom and more businesses
come into this town in the last two years than ever before. It's not what
she wants personally, it's what the people in town want. We need to
reduce the taxes. We need to give the older people in town a break.
People her age can use a break. They all have children and are paying
high taxes. We have to reorganize that a little bit more. She stated that it
is not what is good for her personally. It's what is good for the town. It's
not what is good for her family. It's what is good for the town. She will
always do what is right. Two years ago she said she would always do
what is right and she'll continue to do that.
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Council President Gutowski thanked everyone for coming out today. He
thanked Assemblywoman Friscia, Mayor Vas and Freeholder Harry
Pozycki. He stated that with today's reorganization meeting comes the
inevitable use of the word "change". Change is to give a different position
in the course of the direction of something, in this case, the Borough of
Carteret Sometimes change is hard to swallow by some and welcomed
by others. With the make-up of this year's Council, changes will be made.
The people have spoken and now their will must be heeded. The majority
of this Council believes the most marketable commodity of Carteret is it's
citizens and they are first and foremost in our hearts and minds when it
comes to changes that are being considered. These same citizens have
given them a task and they have to perform to the best of their ability.
They must make decisions for them that will affect their lives. They must
give their citizens a reason to believe in them, a reason to stay here in
Carteret to help them. But how? First, by reducing the annual Sewer
User Fee by whatever it takes. This non-deductible tax is deplorable and
it will be reduced no matter who or what stands in the way. Pending
projects will be completed. Future projects will have to be justified before
work can begin. Second, the municipal budget should have a zero
increase in 1997. Although many Borough workers may be concerned for
their jobs, contrary. to rumors they might have heard, this Council is not
looking to remove anyone rrom their job at this time. In his opinion this
Borough cannot continue to give raises to its workers such as the ones
given just a week ago by last year's Council. They will maintain the
current work force if they can.
JANUARY 5, 1997
REHARKS -
Borough
Council
Council President Gutowski asked how do they justify 6% raises for our
firemen and close to a 20% raise rrom a Streets & Roads Supervisor while our
Seniors are told their increase in 1997 for Social Security is .9%? Third, by
fully (inaudible)...our Urban Enterprise Zone designations with money
collected in taxes for the zone. This Council will look for ways to use that
money to clean and beautify our Borough, to fix sidewalks, pave roads, plant
trees, use this revenue to repair our Borough's inrrastmcture. The more
presentable we make Carteret the better it will be for all concerned. Fourth,
through the formation of Liaison Committee with the Board of Education, a
new spirit of cooperation will be forced between the Council and that Board.
Both groups must and will work together for one purpose, our children.
Working together they can open new, untapped avenues of recreation for our
children, something that was begun last year and he does acknowledge the
fact that it was begun last year and appreciates the work that was done, but
must be expanded this year. Working together, they can improve the image
of our Borough for those who are looking to move here. A spirit of
cooperation....(inaudible) both commercial and residential developers which
could result in additional tax ratables. Working together will bring a new
spirit of hope to our Borough. It is his sincere desire that all these goals can
and will be attained. Cooperation rrom both political parties will be needed.
With that thought in mind, he does not look to make this Council Chamber a
political battlefield. The business conducted in this Chamber is not about
Democrats or Republicans, it is about Carteret and what is best and what is
right for our citizens. Political battles should be fought during campaigns for
office. That battle has been fought and won. Now, it is time to serve the
people that put us here and get to work and once again make Carteret a proud
community.
Councilmember Failace stated that he looks forward to 1997 enthusiastically.
He looks forward to moving Carteret forward. We have begun. We have
begun building. We have started programs. Debbie Bialowarczuk has done
things for the children. So many things we have started and we will continue
to do. We're going to move them forward and better and bigger.
Councilmember DuPont stated that this Council has a unique opportunity to
change the direction of Carteret. Instead of being a community that people are
moving out of, we can once again make it a community people want to move
into. Ifwe're going to make this a reality, we need to do several things. It is
the Council's responsibility to stabilize taxes and to make sure that everyone
will get their fair share. It is the Council's responsibility to complete the library
project on budget. It's this Council's responsibility to lower the Sewer User
Fee because there is no reason we should be paying the highest rate in this
County. It's this Council's responsibility to protect the interest of all our
residents not just the chosen few. It's this Council's responsibility to complete
the Recreation Center as promised by the previous Council. This Council will
not ignore the environment and health issues which exist. He assured them
that not a single child will enter that building until these issues have been
resolved. It's their responsibility to conduct themselves in a professional
manner and to ensure that our Council Meetings become forums where the
residents can voice their concerns without being intimidated. It's their
responsibility to come together and provide the leadership necessary to direct
Carteret towards a brighter future.
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Councilmember DuPont thanked everyone that supported him, especially
his wife Christine, his daughter Courtney and the rest of his family. He
invited the residents of Carteret to come and attend Council Meetings and
to become part of the progress.
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Feingold and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative
vote of the full Council present, the meeting adjourned at approximately
12:45 P.M.
Respectful y submitted,
fld:¿e~ c 4L.~
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, RNIC!
Municipal Clerk
KMB/sj
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REMARKS -
Borough Council
Con' t.
ADJOURNED
JANUARY 5, ::.997
RE-ORGANIZATION
llEETING
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