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Home My Public Portal About2004/07/22 JULY 22, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of ODUNCILMEETiNG Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman approximately 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, July 22, 2004, Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmember Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Frank Parisi " Ronald Rios " Joseph Sitarz Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Noted absent was Councilmember Brian Sosnowski. NOTED ABSENT The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER,ALLEGIANcEPLEDGE OF Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. STATEMENT OF The Clerk stated that on January 6, 2004, the 2004 Annual Meeting MEETING NOTIcE Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger and posted on the bulletin board. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the minutes MINUTES of June 3, 17 & 25 & July 6, 2004 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. ORDINANcE # 04-24 The Clerk stated Ordinance #04-24 was introduced and passed upon AMENDING & First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council held on SUPPLEMENTING July 8, 2004. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune July ORDINANcE # 00-22, 13, 2004 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after CltEATING CHAPTER Public Hearing to be held on July 22, 2004 at approximately 7:00 P.M. 183, ESTABLISHING The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made AN OPEN SPAcE available to the general public and according to law, she read the TRUST FUND Ordinance by title. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous PUBLIC HEARING affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: JULY 22, 2004 HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmmnbers Sitarz and Rios and affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz ORDiNANCE #04-24 "AN ORDiNANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING ORDINANCE #00-22, CREATING. CHAPTER 183 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND ESTABLISHING AN oPEN SPACE TRUST FUND" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers ADOPTED K_mm, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. Approved and Adopted:~ ~ 2004 Introduced: July 8, 2004 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing:_~_ 13, 2004 Hearing Held: July004 Approved by:__ ~Reiman Advertised as Finally Adopted: July 27, 2004 A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review MEETING OPENED prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of CoUncil and upon pUBLIC INPUT ON MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous ALL RESOLUTIONS affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions. There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor MEETING CLOSED declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous MOTION TO affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present a motion was AMEND THE made to amend the Agenda to include Resolutions #04-243, #04-244 AGENDA and #04-245. JULY 22, 2004 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous PUBLIC INPUT affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting ON ADDED was opened for public input on Resolutions #04-243, #04-244 and RESOLUTIONS #04-245. There being no comments or objections to Resolutions #04-243, #04- MEETING CLOSED 244 and #04-245 the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous CONSENT AGENDA affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, Resolutions #04-215 to 245 were approved. RESOLUTION #04-215 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-215 the Council for action. DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Kmm RESOLUTION #04~215 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER CAREY COUNCIL #1280 AND ST. ANTHONY'S HOLY NAME SOCIETY" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll cai1 vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 3 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-216 RESOLUTION #04-216 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AMENDMENT-2004 the Council for action. LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-216 "BUDGET AMENDMENT- 2004 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-217 RESOLUTION #04-217 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ADOPTION OF THE the Council for action. 2004 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-217 "ADOPTION OF THE 2004 LOCAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-218 RESOLUTION #04-218 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORiZING the Council for action. REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER OVERPAYMENT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-218 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 4 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLLrHON # 04-219 RESOLUTION #04-219 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AUTHORIZING THE the Council for action. ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE TAX Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum SALE CERTIHCATE RES OLUTION #04-219 "AUTHORIZiNG THE ISSUANCE OF A DUPLICATE TAX SALE CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 99 OF THE PUBLIC LAWS OF 1997" was adopted. Upon individual roi1 call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-220 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-220 the Council for action. SUPPORTING LOCAL AUTHORITY TO PROTECT PUBLIC Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krtma HEALTH RESOLUTION #04-220 "RESOLUTION SUPPORTING LOCAL AUTHORITY TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-221 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-221 the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-T&M ASSOCIATES, RE: HILL DISTRICT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS RESOLUTION #04-221 PROJECT "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES-HILL DISTRICT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 5 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-222 RESOLUTION #04-222 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AWARD OF BID- the Council for action. VENDING MACHINES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-222 "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF VENDING MACHINES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION# 04-223 RESOLUTION #04-223 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to CREATING A the Council for action. CARTERET COMMi'ITEE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-223 "CREATING A CARTERET VETERANS COMMITTEE" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 04-224 RESOLUTION #04-224 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING the Council for action. MEMBERS TO THE AFFAIRS COMM][TIEE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-224 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 6 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-225 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-225 the Council for action. OPPOSING VERIZON RATE INCREASE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-225 "RESOLUTION OPPOSING VERIZON RATE INCREASE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Kmm, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-226 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-226 the Council for action. APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum CO--CT-GLENN SLAVIN, ESQ. RESOLUTION #04-226 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- GLENN SLAVIN, ESQ." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-227 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-227 the Council for action. MIDDLESEX JOINT INSURANCE FUND Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-227 "MIDDLESEX COUNTY MUNICIPAL JOINT INSURANCE FUND" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-228 RESOLUTION//04-228 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-Tt~cM ASSOCIATES, RE: 2004 ROAD PROGRAM Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-228 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T&M ASSOCIATES- 2004 ROAD PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 04-229 RESOLUTION #04-229 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to CERTIFYING the Council for action. ROBERT C. KATELY, SR. MUNICIPAL SUPERINTENDENT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-229 "CERTIFYING ROBERT C. KATELY, SR. MUNICIPAL PARKS SUPERINTENDENT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 04-230 RESOLUTION #04-230 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING the Council for action. CHANGE ORDER # 1 & PAYMENT CERTIFI CATE-B&W CONSTRUCTION, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum EMERGENCY SERVICES RESOLUTION #04-230 CONTRACT 2004 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #1 B&W CONSTRUCTION/EMERGENCY SERVICES CONTRACT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. JULY 22, 2004 RESOLL/TION # 04-231 RESOLUTION #04-231 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-ROBERT SWEENEY, RE: APPRAISAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum CONSULTING SERVICES RESOLUTION #04-231 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES 1N CONJUNCTION WITH THE TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-232 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-232 the Council for action. APPOINTING MAKI LYN MUS CO- HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-232 "APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CARTERET HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-233 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-233 ENDORSING FY 2004 the Council for action. NJDOT SAFE STREETS TO SCHOOLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum CATEGORY GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION #04-233 "ENDORSING FY 2004 NJDOT SAFE STREETS TO SCHOOLS CATEGORY GRANT APPLICATION" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 9 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-234 RESOLUTION #04-234 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to ENDORSING FY 2004 the Council for action. NJDOT ROADWAY CATEGORY GRANT APPLICATION Upon MMS&C, by Coun¢ilmembers Rios and ICrum RESOLUTION #04-234 "ENDORSING FY 2004 NJDOT ROADWAY CATEGORY GRANT APPLICATION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 04.235 RESOLUTION #04-235 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-NICHOLAS CELSO, ESQ., RE: SPECIAL NEEDS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum DISTRICT RESOLUTION #04-235 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT- NICHOLAS CELSO, ESQ. OF SCHARTZ SIMON EDELSTEIN CELSO & KESSLER LLP" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 04-236 RESOLUTION #04-236 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to AWARD OF BID-2004 the Council for action. ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-236 "AWARD OF BID- 2004 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 10 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-237 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-237 the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-JOSEPH E. BALDONI, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum APPRAISAL SERVICES RESOLUTION #04-237 "APPROViNG PROFESSIONAL AUDITiNG SERVICES CONTRACT-JOSEPH E. BALDONI OF APPRAISAL ASSOCIATES, INC." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-238 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-238 the Council for action. APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO THE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum SUMMER PROGRAM RESOLUTION #04-238 "APPOINTiNG TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES TO THE SUMMER PROGRAM" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 04-239 RESOLUTION #04-239 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPOINTING PAUL the Council for action. GADOMSKI- PROVISIONAL FIRE CAPTAIN/FIRE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum OFFICIAL RESOLUTION #04-239 "APPOINTING PAUL GADOMSKI TO THE POSITION OF PROVISIONAL FIRE CAPTAiN/FIRE OFFICIAL, UFD" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 11 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-240 RESOLUTION #04-240 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to PROFESSIONAL the Council for action. SERVICES-CME ASSOCIATES, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Knnn MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY RESOLUTION #04-240 "AUTHORIZiNG A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGiNEERiNG SERVICES WITH CME ASSOCIATES FOR THE DESIGN AND RELOCATION OF THE MUNICIPAL PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION# 04-241 RESOLUTION #04-241 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROVING the Council for action. CHANGE ORDER & PAYMENT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum CERTIFICATE-2003 ROAD PROGRAM RESOLUTION #04-241 "APPROVING CHANGE ORDER #5 AND FINAL STAR OF THE SEA CONCRETE CORP./ 2003 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION # 04-242 RESOLUTION #04-242 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to APPROViNG the Council for action. GOMMLrNIGATI ON SYSTEM (X)NTACT WITH STRATEGIC PRODUCTS AND Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum SERViCES RESOLUTION #04-242 "APPROViNG COMMUNICATION SYSTEM CONTRACT WITH STKATEGIC PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (SPS) PURSUANT TO STATE CONTRACT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 12 JULY 22, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-243 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-243 AUTHORIZING BIDS- the Council for action. WASHINGTON AVENUE FAC/ADE PROGRAM Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-243 "AUTHORIZiNG RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR THE WASHiNGTON AVENUE FACADE PROGRAM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councihnember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-244 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-244 the Council for action. AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF BIDS-RE: IMPROVEMENTS TO Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum BOROUGH HALL RESOLUTION #04-244 "AUTHORIZiNG RECEIPT OF BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BOROUGH HALL" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. RESOLUTION #04-245 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION # 04-245 the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, DECOTIIS, FITZPATRICK, COLE & WISLER, LLP Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum RESOLUTION #04-245 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF DECOTIIS, FITZPATRICK, COLE & WlSLER, LLP" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 13 JULY 22, 2004 ASSEMBLYMAN Mayor Reiman introduced Assemblyman John Wisniewski who WISNIEWSKI presented the Mayor with a check in the amount of $302,500.00. Assemblyman Wisniewski explained that the $302,500.000 will replenish the surplus account of the sewage utility in the Borough and benefit the residents by not having to raise the sewer rates. He spoke about the process of how the money was able to be granted to the Borough and the people who were involved in the process. OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Reiman administered the oath of office to Paul Gadomski who PROVISIONAL was sworn in as Provisional Fire Captain/Fire Official. Mayor Reiman FIRE CAPTAIN/ explained that William Reichert has retired. FIRE OFFICIAL PAUL GADOMSKI APplICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from VOLUN'IEERFIRE Volunteer Fire Co. #2 approving new member, Richard R. Mantuano. CO. #2-APPROVAL Upon M/VIS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous OF NEWMEMBER affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it was ordered to be approved. APPHCATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from VOLLrNTEERFIRE Volunteer Fire Co. #1 approving new member, Candance Medvetz. CO. # 1-APPROVAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous OF NEWMEMBER affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present it was ordered to be approved. GOMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the HIGHLAND PARK Borough of Highland Park-Resolution supporting the FAIR Plan for Property Tax Reform. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the TOWNSHIPS OF Townships of South Brunswick, Mansfield & Woodbridge- SOUTH BRUNSWICK, Resolutions supporting Financial Aid for Military Reservists. MANSFIELD AND WOODBRIDGE Upon MMS&C, by, Councitmembers Rios and Par/si and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file. PAYMENT OFBILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Par/si all bills appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Knnn, Naples, Par/si, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sosnowski was noted absent. 14 JULY 22, 2004 REPORTS The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: DEPARTMENT 1. Board of Health-May 2004 2. Clerk's Office-June 2004 3. Inspection of Buildings-May 2004 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, ali reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDiNGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said STANDING there was a meeting with the architect concerning the Borough Hall COMMI'I't'I~ES renovations. She said the bids will be advertised August 2nd and spoke about the process of awarding the bid. She said everyone will vacate the building. She said Community Development will be relocated upstairs in the Annex Building, the Mayor's Office and Clerk's Office will be relocated upstairs in the Community Center and the Construction Code, Zoning and Planning will be upstairs in the Recycling Building. She said this should take approximately twelve to eighteen months. She explained what will be done to the building. She spoke about the renovations to the Borough bus stops which will be repainted and relettered by the employees of the Buildings and Grounds Department. FINANCE & ADMiNISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi spoke about the approval of the 2004 budget. He said there is no tax increase, he briefly explained. He spoke about the grants that would enable improvements to the town at no cost to the taxpayers. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Krum said the members of the Fire Department, EMT's and First Aid Squad do an unbelievable job. He sent out his condolences as well as the Mayor and Council's condolences to the family and friends of Matt Coffman who died in a car accident on Industrial Road recently. He reported progress. 15 JULY 22, 2004 STANDING PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios said the COMMITI'EES Mayor has done a great job keeping the finances in order which allows a zero tax increase. He said the Little League tournaments began last week and will continue until July 30th. He spoke about the Middle School band concert in Carteret Park. He said the basketball, softball and tennis camps in Carteret Park were concluded and he thanked everyone involved. He said Grant Avenue Park should be complete in two weeks. He said the Concerts in the Park will be held every Friday in the park or in the Community Center in case of rain. He reported continued progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said Detective Rivers gave the first graders from Columbus School a tour of Police Headquarters on June 16m. He spoke about the D.A.R.E. Program's graduation and picnic in Carteret Park. He said the Senior Citizens attended a class on fraud and seams and the Neighborhood Watch Program will have their National Night Out on August 3rd. He said they are still giving out tickets to tracks violating the Borough Ordinance. He reported progress. COMMENTS PUBLIC WORKS: Councilmember Rios complained that Councilmember Sosnowski is always absent. He felt he should be reminded of his duties since he is still in office until December 31 st. Mayor Reiman directed Borough Clerk Barney to pull the attendance records for the past year. STANDING Councilmember Sitarz in the absence of Committee Chairperson COMM1TI'EE Sosnowski spoke about the Recycling trucks and the amounts of all the recycling materials that have been taken in recently. He said the Road Department with the help of the Parks Department and Buildings and Grounds put up an eight foot fence on Varga Drive. He said the Road Department is patching potholes and they are changing handicapped parking space violation signs from one hundred to two hundred and fifty dollars. He said the Sewer Department is cleaning catch basins and sanitary lines and maintaining the pump stations. Councilmember Parisi said he would like to thank the Finance Committee, the Finance Department and Ron Gardner and his firm for their work on the budget. He also thanked all the department heads. Mayor Reiman agreed and thanked everyone involved. 16 JULY 22, 2004 BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples said the STANDING architect has walked through the schools and the School Board COMMit'lEES Committee will meet on July 26th for ideas on overcrowding. She said the Clock Tower area by the high school, the gravel will be sodded soon weather permitting. She said Dennis Cherepski asked her to thank Mayor Reiman and Mrs. Leshko for their help with Sportsman's .... th Field. She smd the de&cat~on will take place on August 9 . Mayor Reiman said the dedication of Sportsman's Field will take place MAYOR REIMAN on August 9th which will be dedicated to Pete Vezzozi. He briefly spoke about grant money the Borough has been receiving; $2.7 million dollars in grants in the past month and $6.4 million dollars in grant money this year so far. Mayor Relman read the following proclamation: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PROCLAMATI ON NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2004 WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is sponsoring a unique, nationwide crime, drug and violence prevention program on August 3, 2004 called "National Night Out;" and WHEREAS, the "21st Annual National Night Out" provides a unique opportunity for the BOROUGH OF CARTERET to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police-community crime prevention efforts; and WHEREAS, the CRIME PREVENTION UNIT plays a vital role in assisting the CARTERET POLICE DEPARTMENT through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in the BOROUGH OF CARTERET; and WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of the BOROUGH OF CARTERET be aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and impact that their participation can have on reducing crime, drags and violence in the BOROUGH OF CARTERET; and WHEREAS, police-community partnerships, neighborhood safety, awareness and cooperation are important themes of the "National Night Out" program; and NOW, THEREFORE WE, THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL, do hereby call upon all citizens of the BOROUGH OF CARTERET to join the CARTERET POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CRIME PREVENTION UNIT and the National Association of Town Watch in supporting the "2 ist Annual Night Out" on August 3, 2004 as "NATIONAL NIGHT OUT" in the BOROUGH OF CARTERET. 17 JULY 22, 2004 Mayor Reiman urged everyone to participate in National Night Out. ADJOURNED There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, KMB/cp 18