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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1997/02/06 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Peter 1. Sica at 7:30 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey on Thursday, February 6, ]997. Upon individual roll call vote, the following were noted present: Councilmember Deborah Bialowarczuk John DuPont James Failace Jack Fazekas Stanley Gutowski " " " " Noted absent was Councilmember William Feingold. Also noted present was Borough Attorney Craig 1. Coughlin. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the pledge of allegiance led by Mayor Peter 1. Sica. The Clerk stated that on January 30, 1997, 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 Bialowarczuk and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes of December 19, 1996 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Mayor Sica asked that Resolution #97-62 be considered at this point in the meeting because the Auditor who was present had to leave. RESOLUTION #97-62 was introduced by the Mayor and opened for pubIicinput. 1 Mr Tozzi asked if this is the completed budget? FEBRUARY 6, 1997 COUNCIL MEETING ROLL CALL PRAYER, PLEIX;E OF ALLEGIANCE STATE11ENT OF MEETING NOTICE APPROVAL OF MINUTES ORDER OF BUSINESS - ŒANGED RESOLUTION #97-62 Introduction of Municipal Budget FEBRUARY 6, 1997 RESOLUTION #97-62 Introduction of 1997 ~1unicipal Budget Can't. The Mayor said that we anticipated the State allocation of funds but that doesn't mean we're going to get it. That is why it is sent to Trenton for review and they make a determination of whether we're entitled to the funds or not. If they don't give us discretionary aid funds of $400,000.00, then it has to be raised by taxes. Mr Tozzi asked about the other contracts that haven't been negotiated. The Mayor said that there is a number in there. Weare not at liberty to give that number out right now because we have contract negotiations. PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Resolution, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-62 "INTRODUCTION OF 1997 BUDGET" Adopted was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. ORDINANCE #97-4 Salary Ordinance - Board for Disabled Re: Secretary ORDINANCE #97-4 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk ,1uthorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held February 20, 1997, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Bialowarczuk. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the aftirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. First Reading ORDINANCE #97-4 "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" 2 FEBRUARY 6, 1997 ORDINANCE #97-5 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held February 20, 1997, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Council member Feingold was noted absent. ORDINANCE #97-5 Capital Improvement Ordinance - Adult Passenger Bus ORDINANCE #97-5 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AN ADULT PASSENGER BUS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $53,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" First Reading The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-1 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough ofCarteret held on January 16, 1997. It was duly published in The Home News & Tribune on January 21, 1997 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held February 6, 1997 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. ORDINANCE #97-1 Landfill Reclamation District Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: Public Hearing Kay Horvath asked what this Ordinance means? Mayor Sica stated that we entered into a contract with Bellemead to build that shopping center on the landfill. This is just memorializing it. Ms. Horvath said that she noticed that the newspaper mentioned a shopping mall and an industrial center. She asked if both will be up there? Mayor Sica explained that they will have a shopping center and a discount outlet, like Secaucus, where you go in and buy discounted clothes and stuffJike that. - 3 There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Hearing Closed FEBRUARY 6, 1997 Adopted ORDINANCE #97-2 Appropriate Authority Public Hearing Hearing Closed Adopted Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Gutowski ORDINANCE #97-1 "ORDINANCE RESPECTING CONTRACTING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF LANDFILL RECLAMATION DISTRICT WITH DESIGNATED DEVELOPER" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Approved and Adopted: FEBRUARY 6.1997 Introduced: JANUARY 16. 1997 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: JANUARY 21. 1997 Hearing Held: FEBRUARY 6. 1997 Approved by: MAYOR PETER 1. SICA Advertised as finally adopted: FEBRUARY 14.1997 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-2 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on January 16, 1997. It was duly published in The Home News & Tribune on January 21, 1997 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held February 6, 1997 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 Failace 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 Failace and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Council members Gutowski and DuPont ORDINANCE #97-2 "AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A LINE OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO POLICE FUNCTIONS AND DESIGNATING "APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY" - was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. 4 FEBRUARY 6, 1997 Approved and Adopted: FEBRUARY 6.1997 Introduced: JANUARY 16. 1997 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: JANUARY 21. 1997 Hearing Held FEBRUARY 6.1997 Approved by: MAYOR PETER 1. SICA Advertised as finally adopted: FEBRUARY 18. 1997 ORDINANCE #97-2 Appropriate Authority Can't. The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-3 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough ofCarteret held on January 16, 1997. It was duly published in The Home News & Tribune on January 21,1997 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on February 6, 1997 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. ORDINANCE #97-3 Salary Ordinance - Re: Fire Department 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: Public Hearing There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present Hearing Closed Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Fazekas ORDINANCE #97-3 "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" Adopted was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. 5 Approved and Adopted: FEBRUARY 6.1997 Introduced: JANUARY 16.1997 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: JANUARY 21. 1997 Hearing Held: FEBRUARY 6.1997 Approved by MAYOR PETER J. SICA Advertised as finally adopted: FEBRUARY 14. 1997 FEBRUARY 6, 1997 MEErING OPENED - Public Input On Resolutions A copy of each resolution was placed upon the table for public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all resolutions. tlEErING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. RESOLUTION #97-43 Amusement Games - Distributor License RESOLUTION #97-43 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski RESOLUTION #97-43 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AMUSEMENT GAMES DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE" Adopted was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97 -4[, Amusement Device Licenses RESOLUTION #97-44 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-44 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A 1997 AMUSEMENT DEVICES LICENSE" ¡,dopted was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. 6 FEBRUARY 6, 1997 RESOLUTION #97-45 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action RESOLUTION #97-45 Transfer 1996 Budget Appropriation Reserves Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-45 "TRANSFER 1996 BUDGET APPROPRIATION RESERVES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Adopted Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-46 "AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT TO LEFFERT STREET" RESOLUTION #97-46 Authorizing Bids - Improvements to Leffert Street RESOLUTION #97-46 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Adopted RESOLUTION #97-47 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION #97-47 Agreement - Mid-State Federal Credit Union Re: Parking Lot Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace RESOLUTION #97-47 "RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MID-STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION RE: PARKING LOT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Adopted RESOLUTION #97-48 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. EUS - Firm, Inc. Re: Public Officials Liability Insurance Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-48 "AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY UNSPECIFIED SERVICES" 7 was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Adopted FEBRUARY 6, 1997 RESOLUTION #97-49 Professional Services - AJV Engineering Re: oil Tanks At Sports & Recreation Center Adopted RESOLUTION #97-50 Professional Services - Digital Design & Drafting Re: CAD Adopted RESOLUTION i¥97-51 Authorizing Bids - Improvements to 20 Cooke Avenue Adopted RESOLUTION fÞ97-52 Purchases - State Cantractors Adopted RESOLUTION #97-49 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-49 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent RESOLUTION #97-50 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-50 "AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL PUBLIC CONTRACTS LAW" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative Councilmember Feingold was noted absent RESOLUTION #97-51 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Gutowski RESOLUTION #97-51 "AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT TO 20 COOKE AVENUE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-52 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace RESOLUTION #97-52 "AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASING FROM STATE CONTRACTORS BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET FOR 1997" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. ë FEBRUARY 6, 1997 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-53 "APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE 1997 BASKETBALL SEASON" RESOLUTION #97-53 Appointing Temporary Seasonal Employees - Basketball Season RESOLUTION #97-53 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Adopted RESOLUTION #97-54 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION #97-54 Amendment to Temporary Budget Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-54 "AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 1997 TEMPORARY BUDGET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Adopted RESOLUTION #97-55 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION #97-55 Refund of Tax And/Or Sewer Fee Overpayments Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-55 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Adopted 9 FEBRUfJRY 6, 1997 RESOLUTION 4/97-56 Appointing Frisch - Alternate Fire Sub-Code Official Adopted RESOLUTION #97-57 Caoperative Housing Inspection Progra¡;¡ Adopted RESOLUTION 4;'97-58 Agenda Meeting Location Adopted Cameo ts RESOLUTION #97-56 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-56 "APPOINTING ALTERNATE FIRE SUB-CODE OFFICIAL" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Fazekas abstained. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-57 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-57 "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE STATE-LOCAL COOPERATIVE HOUSING INSPECTION PROGRAM FORM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-58 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Council members DuPont and Gutowski RESOLUTION #97-58 "AMENDING RULES OF COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING LOCATION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Councilmember DuPont stated that they are moving the meetings to the Municipal Court so that it is accessible to everybody. 10 RESOLUTION #97-59 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Councilmember Gutowski proposed the name of Gloria Goodrich. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace RESOLUTION #97-59 "APPOINTING PUBLIC AGENCY COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-60 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-60 "AUTHORIZING PAYMENT - AI. FUSCO, ESQ. was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-61 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-61 "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE RECOVERY AGREEMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers BiaJowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. 11 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Fazekas, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 RESOLUTION #97-59 Appointing G. Goodrich - Public Agency Compliance Officer for Affirmative Action Adopted RESOLUTION #97-60 Authorizing Payment - Fusco, Es( Re: Deputy Chief D. Nagy Adopted RESOLUTION #97-61 Recovery Agreement Princton Asset & Recovery Company Re: Carteret Redevelopment Agenc Adopted PAYMENT OF BILLS FEBRUARY 6, 1997 COt1tIUNICATION tliddlesex \~ater Company COt1tIUNICATION Board of Choses Freeholders REPORTS Departments Standing Comnittees "r"\' The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Notice of Public Hearing from Middlesex Water Company concerning an application to increase base rates to be held February 25, 1997, Edison, New Jersey. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, it was ordered to be received and placed on file. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Resolution ITom the Board of Chosen Freeholders concerning appointing members to the Middlesex County Solid Waste Advisory Board. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, it was ordered to be received and placed on file. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports Board of Health - December 1996 Clerk's Office - January 1997; To Treasurer, $26,978.94 Fire - NovemberlDecember 1996 Treasurer - December 1996. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Bialowarczuk reported that she talked to Ray Tobias once or twice this week. If anybody stopped by Borough Hall and wondered where those shrubs have gone, most of them were half dead or dying from the bad weather during the summer and last winter. They were taken out and Ray will replant the shrubs in the Spring. Ray is also spending a lot of time in the new building and as things move along, she will report on the different changes that have been made. She reported progress. FINANCE & ADJ\,1INISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Failace reported that they adopted the budget tonight which certainly can change but it had to be done by February 10, 1997. This Council, the Finance Committee and Patrick DeBlasio and Gary Higgins spent a lot of time on this and did a heck of a job. They have done some very good things and they are moving in the 12 right direction. There is a $50.00 reduction in the Sewer User Fee. The budget looks like it went down about 3 points which is about $30.00 Maybe it'll come back a little better, hopefully. Maybe when it comes back they can make it a little better. He is not sure. They've done a good job. They've helped to begin the stabilization of taxes in Carteret. He reported progress. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Fazekas reported that they were going to have a St. Valentine's Day Dance, but it was decided to postpone it. They will have a Spring Dance instead so everybody will have time to get organized and be successful. They have specifications for a new fire truck that they will be looking at. It's in excess of$500,000.00 or $600,00000. ~ Mayor Sica said $600,000.00. Committee Chairperson Fazekas reported that there will be more discussions placed on that and funding. The next phase is how we go about funding that. He will leave that up to . (inaudible)... He reported that they are moving right along. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Gutowski reported that Willie Kolibas is gearing up for baseball and softball season. Opening day of softball season is April 12, 1997. He is not sure when the Little League is opening up, but it'll be ready. The cherry picker is about to go out to be repaired. He and Mr. Failace met with the Mayor last week and he told Willie today and he wants to present one more alternative to them at the next Agenda Meeting. They will listen to that and make their decision. Committee Chairperson Gutowski reported that they are cutting trees. Willie Kolibas has not stopped cutting them. Committee Chairperson Gutowski reported that they had the first Recreation Meeting for 1997. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to attend, but the Chairperson, Beverly Hedesh, informed him that they are planning to do everything they did last year and in addition they are going to add a few things in. She is thinking of having some bus trips to baseball games for kids and adults, anybody that wants to go. They will have a chili cook-off which may be in conjunction with something else. She is also interested in doing a Carteret Olympics which would involve not only kids, but adults. That is a very good idea. She is working on a newsletter that will be sent to everyone in the Borough. Again, that is a great idea. Ifwe can get the information out to the people, we can get more people to participate. He commended Beverly for what she is doing. He reported that they are moving right along. 13 POLICE: Committee Chairperson DuPont reported that they were walking the beat in the Chrome Section of town and the residents really liked it. Due to the cold weather, the Chief put a hold on it. What they are going to do now, is a park and ride program. The Chief is also working with the Housing Authority, trying to get a stronger police presence gown there. The second Police Committee Meeting is the 11 th of this month. One thing that was brought up, in it's preliminary stage, was to put Police Officers on motorcycles. He said that they will look at some new programs for the summer He reported progress. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 Standing Committees Con't. FEBRUARY 6, 1997 Standing Car:rnit tees Con' t. Board of Education/ Council Liaison Committee MAYOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION Five tlinute Limit PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Failace reported that Councilmember Gutowski already spoke about the cherry picker. It hasn't snowed and everyone should keep their fingers crossed. He reported progress. - MUNICIPAL GARAGE SERVICES: In the absence of Committee Chairperson Feingold, Committee Member Gutowski reported that he talked to Vic Kazio today because he knew that Councilmember Feingold wouldn't be here. He was assured that everything is moving right along. There are a couple of problems with some police cars that he is looking to take care of They are doing okay at the garage. Councilmember Gutowski reported that they had their first EducationlLiaison Committee Meeting and it went very well. They managed to accomplish something already. Originally, it was a step in the right direction. The Board of Education people who attended thought it was. It's something that is going to continue and hopefully, they'll be able to really get it going. The first meeting was really prosperous. He said that he is looking forward to the next one. The Mayor held the following appointment: Air Pollution Board 12/31/00 Mayor Sica said that today he met with an industry that is looking to located in the City of Carteret. Initially, it will move here from Metuchen. It's outgrown it's quarters in Metuchen. It's a real clean industry and it will employ 90 people. Most of them will be transferred from Metuchen. After he explained to them about our Enterprise Zone, etc., they've assured him that within the first three weeks that they're here, they will increase by at least twenty people, giving preference to the local people. In addition to that, they've assured him that within six months they will put as addition on the building and conceivably they could go to 150-200 people. That's a step in the right direction. It's a good industry. It makes eye shadow, similar to Revlon. It looks like that is moving in the right direction. It will be in front of the Zoning Board. Hopefully, they will get a favorable response on the variance and we'll be able to bring in another new industry. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public. 14 PAT TOZZI said that he would like them to realize that Social Security increased 2.9%, about $20.00 a month. In the meantime, their Medicare costs went up. Their medicines and in-patient costs went up. Their supplemental insurance which averages about $2,200.00 a year also went up. Their costs exceeded what they actually got from Social Security. They still have to pay their taxes. The School Board went in the right direction, about 2%, 3% increases. He hopes that the Mayor and Council will take all of that into consideration. J\tIr. Tozzi stated that they will be doing taxes for the Senior Citizens free of charge starting Febmary 18, 1997. Last year he did about 85 and the same questions came up. When are the taxes going to start going down? When is the Council and the Mayor going to start thinking about the Senior Citizens of Carteret? RESOLUTION #97-63 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #97-63 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned into a Closed Session at approximately 7:55 P.M. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened to the public at approximately 8:15 P.M. There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting adjourned at approximately 8: 16 P.M. 15 Respectful y submitted, ~¿~~~~'9" ATHLEEN . B V Municipal Clerk KMB/sj FEBRUARY 6,1997 Public Discussion Con' t. RESOLUTION #97-63 Closed Session Adopted Adjourned Into Closed Session MEETING OPENED ADJOURNED - FEBRRUARY 6, 1997 COUNCIL t1EETING ~- 16 COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 6,1997 BUILDING ESCROW CLOSE OUT OF VARIOUS ACCT'S SCHIAPPA, JOSEPH, ESQ. W. THOMAS WATKINSON $19,941.84 1,975.00 4,380.49 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PATF I CK.# 13308 PATF II CK.#8557-8803 120.00 39,759.33 SUI TRUST None- 0.00 TOTAL CHARGES TO 1997 BUDGET TOTAL CHARGES TO 1996 BUDGET TOTAL CHARGES TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL CHARGES TO TRUST ACCOUNT TOTAL CHARGES TO LIBRARY RESERVE TOTAL CHARGES TO OTHER RESERVES TOTAL CHARGES TO GRANT FUNDS TOTAL CHARGES TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOTAL CHARGES TO DOG TRUST FUND 289,334.13 121,933.09 110,231.25 3,432.00 1,304.00 1 ,759,941.38 0.00 7,277.20 273.00 $2,359,902.71 TOTAL