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The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Peter J. Sica on Thursday, May 1,
1997 at 7:30 P.M., in the Municipal CourtlPolice Facility, 230 Roosevelt
Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember John DuPont
" James Failace
" Stanley Gutowski
Noted absent were Councilmembers Deborah Bialowarczuk, Jack
Fazekas, William Feingold and Borough Attorney Craig J. Coughlin.
The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the pledge of
allegiance led by Mayor Peter J. Sica.
The Clerk stated that on April 25, 1997, in full compliance with the Open
Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The Home
News and Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont and
unanimous affirmative vote of the three (3) Councilmembers present, the
minutes of March 3 & 5, 1997 were approved as transcribed and
engrossed by the Clerk.
At approximately 7:32 P.M, Borough Attorney Craig J. Coughlin was
noted present.
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Tlus was the night advertised to receive bids for Improvements to Lefferts
Street and the Mayor called for all bids. Upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski and unanimous afiìrmative vote of
the three (3) Councilmembers present, the Clerk was directed to open and
read aloud all bids received which were as follows:
MAY 1, 1997
COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL
PRAYER, PLErGE
OF ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT OF
MEElING NOTICE
~lINUTES FOR
APPROVAL
Borough Attorney
C. Coughlin Noted
Present
BIDS -
Improvements to
Lefferts Street
tlAY 1, 1997
Bids -
Improvements
co Leffert:s
Street
Held for
Study
ORDINANCE
#97-13
Salary Ordinance
Re: Senior
Clerk Typist
First Reading
ORDINANCE
#97-1l,
ReA -
Cranbury
TOv1Ilship
First Reading
BIDDER
ADDRESS
BID PRICE
I. Penaloza - Calderone
Asphalt Co, Inc.
1000 Hamilton Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
$18,823.00
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski and unanimous
affirmative vote of the three (3) Councilmembers present, the bid was held for
study.
ORDINANCE #97-13 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the
Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held
May 15, 1997, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont.
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Fazekas
and Feingold were noted absent.
ORDINANCE #97-13
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9
ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING
THE MANNER OR PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR
VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
ORDINANCE #97-14 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the
Clerk authOJized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held
May 15, 1997, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont.
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace and
Gutowski voted in the afiìrmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Fazekas
and Feingold were noted absent.
ORDINANCE #97-14
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING OF A
REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT IN AND BY
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF
MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AND APPROPRIATING
$680,00000 THEREFOR TO BE PAID BY THE
THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY"
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MAY 1, 1997
ORDINANCE # 97-15 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and
the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to
be held May 15, 1997, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont and
Failace. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace
and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
ORDINANCE #97-15
ReA - Readington
Township
ORDINANCE # 97-15
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING OF A
REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT IN AND BY
TOWNSHIP OF READINGTON, IN THE COUNTY OF
HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY AND APPROPRIATING
$2,320,000.00 THEREFOR TO BE PAID BY THE
TOWNSHIP OF READINGTON"
First Reading
The Clerk stated the Ordinance #97-11 was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the
Borough ofCarteret held on April 17, 1997. It was duly published in The
Home News and Tribune on April 22, 1997 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 1,
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 #97-11
Amending Code
Chapter 109
Re: Construction
Codes - Flat Fees
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and
unanimous affirmative vote of the three (3) 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 Failace and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of
the three (3) Councilmembers present.
Hearing Closed
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace
ORDINANCE #97-11
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 109, ENTITLED
"CONSTRUCTION CODES, UNIFORM" OF THE CODE OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
Adopted
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
DuPont, Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
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tlAY 1., 1997
Adopced
ORDINANCE
#97-12
Amending Code -
Police Department
Rules &
Regulations
Re: Searches
Public Hearing
lIearing Closed
Adopted
Approved and Adopted: Mav L 1997
Introduced: April 17. 1997
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: April 22. 1997
Hearing Held: May L 1997
Approved by: Mayor Peter J. Sica
Advertised as finally adopted: May 9. 1997
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-12 was introduced and passed upon First
Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of
Carteret held on April 17, 1997. It was duly published in The Home News
and Tribune on April 22, 1997 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 1, 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 DuPont and unanimous
affirmative vote ofthe three (3) 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 DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the three (3) Councilmembers
present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
ORDINANCE #97-12
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER A345, POLICE
DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: May 1. 1997
Introduced: April 17. 1997
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with Notice of Public Hearing: April 22. 1997
Hearing Held: May 1. 1997
Approved hy: Mayor Peter J. Sica
Advertised as finally adopted: Mav 9.1997
A copy of each Resolution was placed upon the table for review prior to
the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon MMS&C,
by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous afiÌrmative vote
of the three (3) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for
public input on all resolutions.
There being no comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Mayor
declared the public hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Failace and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of
the three (3) Councilmembers present.
RESOLUTION #97-146 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-146
"SEWER FEE CANCELLATION AND REFUND"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #97-147 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-147
"APPOINTING TEMPORARY SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
TO THE LITTLE LEAGUE PROGRAM FOR 1997"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
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MAY 1, 1997
MEETING OPENED
Public Inpuc
On Resolutions
MEElING CLOSED
RESOLUTION #97-146
Sewer Fee
Cancellation &
Refund
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-147
Appointing
Seasonal Employees
Re: Little
League
Adopted
MAY 1~ 1997
RESOLUTION
#97-1.48
Recycling
Tonnage
Grant
RESOLUTION #97-148 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace an DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-148
"AUTHORIZING BOROUGH OF CARTERET TO SUBMIT A
MANDATORY RECYCLING TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION
AND AUTHORIZING DESIGNEE FOR SAID PURPOSE"
Adopted
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace
and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
RESOLUTION
#97-149
Taxi License -
Eagle Cab
RESOLUTION #97-149 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-149
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A TAXICAB
OWNER'S LICENSE FOR THE 1997-1998 LICENSE
TERM TO EAGLE CAB COMPANY"
t,dopted
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace
and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
RESOLUTION
#97-150
Taxi Driver's
License
R.F. Beck
RESOLUTION #97-150 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-150
"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AT AXlCAB DRIVER'S
LICENSE FOR THE 1997-1998 LICENSE TERM TO
ROBERT F. BECK"
Adopted
was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace
and Gutowski voted in the afiìrmative. Councihnembers Bialowarczuk,
Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent
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tlAY 1., 1997
RESOLUTION #97-151 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
RESOLUTION #97-151
Appointing
M. Siracusa -
Sr. Clerk Typist
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-151
"APPOINTING MELANIE SIRACUSA
SENIOR CLERK TYPIST"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the afiÌrmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-152 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
RESOLUTION #97-152
Amendment 1997
Temporary Budget
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-152
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE 1997
TEMPORARY BUDGET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-153 was introduced by thc Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action
RESOLUTION #97-153
Change Order -
Abbott Contracting
Re; Sports
Facility
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-153
"RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER
ABBOTT CONTRACTING COMPANY"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
Adopted
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HAY 1~ 1997
RESOLUTION
4,'97-154
Change Order -
Abbott û)ntracting
Re: Sports
Facility
Adopted
RESOLUTION
#97-155
Change Order -
Abbott
Contracting
Re: Sports
Facility
Adopted
RESOLUTION
#97-156
Professional
Services -
J. Cilo
Re: Surveying
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-154 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-154
"RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER -
ABBOTT CONTRACTING COMPANY"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace
and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #97- 155 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-155
"RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER -
ABBOTT CONTRACTING COMPANY"
was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace
and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #97-156 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon Mt"IS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-156
"RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR
SURVEYING SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace
and Gutowski voted in the afiÌrmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,
Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #97-157 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-157
"RESOLUTION APPROVING INCREASE IN
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #97-158 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-158
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
AMENDMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold were noted absent.
RESOLUTION #97-159 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-159
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT
FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, Fazekas and Feingold.
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Councilmember DuPont said these services are to review the Library
Project that we've had some trouble with. The Mayor and Council wanted
to make sure that we know we are getting a quality product. He voted
yes.
MAY 1, 1997
RESOLUTION #97-157
Professional
Services -
AJV Engineering
Re: Waterfront
Project
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-158
Professional
Services -
R.A. Hedesh, Esq.
Re: Manella vs.
Borough of Carteret
Adopted
RESOLUTION #97-159
Professional
Services -
John Lebduska,
Architect
Re: Library -
Sr. Citizen
Project
Adopted
Couments
tlAY 1., 1997
Agenda
Amended
Borough Attorney Coughlin said he had the revised East Amwell Resolution
and he would like the agenda amended to include Resolution #97-160.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont and unanimous
afiìrmative vote of the three (3) Councilmembers present, the agenda was
amended to include Resolution #97-160.
~IEElING
OPENED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont and Failace and unanimous
affirmative vote of the three (3) Councilmembers present, the meeting was
opened for public input on this resolution.
t1EEIING
CLOSED
There being no comments or objections to the Resolution, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont
and Failace and unanimous afiìrmative vote of the three (3) Councilmembers
present.
RESOLUTION
#97-160
Rescinding
Resolution
#97-112 -
Re: RCA -
East !úTI\lell
RESOLUTION #97-160 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred to
the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers DuPont and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-160
"RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION #97-112
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE
A REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT"
Adopted
was adopted. Upon individual roll call, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Fazekas
and Feingold were noted absent.
PAYNENT
OF BILLS
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace, all bills appearing
on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid.
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont, Failace and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Fazekas
and Feingold were noted absent.
APPLICATION
A.B.C. License
Transfer -
Plonski, Plons~~
Pieluszynski -
Carteret Diner
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from Plonski,
Plonska and Pielu:¡zynski concerning A.B.C. License Transfer No. 1201-33-
015-003 to Cal1eret Diner, Inc. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbers Failace
and Gutowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the three (3)
Councilmembers present, it was ordered to be received and turned over to the
Police Department.
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MAY 1, 1997
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from Enrique
Girodano concerning ABC License Transfer #1201-33-001-007 to Nikk,
Inc. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski and
unanimous affirmative vote of the three members present, it was ordered
to be received and placed on file. (and a copy posted on the bulletin
board).
APPLICATION
A.B.C. Transfer
E. Girodano
to Nikk, Inc.
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Resolution from the
Township of Edison, Woodbridge and Highland Park concerning support
oflegislation for Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption. Upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Failace and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of
the three members present, it was ordered to be received and placed on
file. (and a copy posted on the bulletin board).
COMMUNICATION
Township of
Edison,
Woodbridge
& Highland
Park Borough
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Resolution from the
Township of Edison concerning prohibiting use of property taxes for
school funding. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
and unanimous affirmative vote of the three members present, it was
ordered to be received and placed on file. (and a copy posted on the
bulletin board).
COMMUNICATION
Township of
Edison
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Resolution ITom the
Middlesex Planning Board concerning opposing FY1998-2002 State
Capital Construction Program. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers
Failace and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the three members
present, it was ordered to be received and placed on file. (and a copy
posted on the bulletin board).
COMMUNICATION
Middlesex
County
Planning
Board
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports:
REPORTS
Departments
Board of Health - March 1997
Clerk's Office - April 1997; To Treasurer $249.80.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont and unanimous
affirmative vote of the three members present, all reports were ordered to
be received and placed on file.
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BUILDING & GROUNDS: Mayor Sica reported Progress. Mayor Sica
said it had come to his attention and he discussed it with Council the other
night, that the building across the street, the old Foodtown Building,
there's a possibility it can be purchased at a fairly reasonable price. He
would like to suggest to the Council that he would like Mr. DuPont, Mr.
Gutowski and himself to serve as a committee to get access to that
building and see if there is something we can do with it. We're
not committed to buy anything. We're just going to look at it.
STANDING
COMMITIEES
'.'i·
MAY 1, 1997
STANDING
cottMITIEES
(Con't.)
If the price is reasonable enough. It's his understanding thatìrhas ] 4,000
square feet on one single floor and then the cellar. It may be feasible to
incorporate that into the Borough's plans for the future. He said he is
appointing Councilmembers DuPont, Gutowski and himself to the committee
because they are the three who have a little knowledge regarding
construction. They are going to look into it.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairman Failace said he sat
with Patrick DeBlasio today and unfortunately they still have no numbers
from the State on the Discretionary Aid. It's been quite a while. He hopes the
numbers that come in will be favorable. The budget is on target and not over
extended or over budgeted in any area at this moment. He reported Progress.
EIRE: Committee Member DuPont reported Progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairman DuPont said they had the Senior Photo I. D.
Program last week. Over two-hundred fifty people were there. Obviously,
it's definitely a needed service. We were only able to give out one-hundred
fifty 1. D.'s. There will be a second day. He will let them know when it will
be.
Committee Chairman DuPont said there is a need for radios. We have a
potentially dangerous situation with the portable radios. Today they received
the first batch of new radios Six. Weare replacing the old ones and hope to
continue doing so. He reported Progress.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairman Gutowski said the Baseball
and Softball seasons are in full swing. Mr. Kolibas has the fields in good
shape. Sign-up for the Recreational Basketball Program is going to take place
next week., May 6th & 7th, by the Tennis Courts. Applications for summer
workers for the playgrounds are still being accepted until the end of the school
year.
Committee Chairman Gutowski said Mr. Kolibas brought something to his
attention today about the trees. It seems there was a problem last year with
the trees we purchased fi'om a certain nursery. We will have to remove all the
trees out of the ground. Rest assured, that we will go after the nursery that
supplied the trees and make sure they make good on the trees that are
removed. Mr. Kolibas will be notifYing the people who received trees. They
are going to have to come out of the ground. With that, the Parks are
functioning well.
PUJiLICJ,VORKS: Committee Chairman Fr.ilace said he was with Mr. Surick
today They are out filling potholes. Nobody is calling them about potholes.
He tells them when he sees one and tells them how potentially dangerous it is.
He asked if anyone has potholes on their block, give them a call at the garage.
He said he has received a list on all the streets that need work. There are
many of them and they are prioritizing that list.
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Committee Chairman Failace said PSE&G and other utilities that have dug up
our streets and left them a mess, we are definitely going after them. He asked
Borough Attorney Coughlin to send a letter. We will do whatever we have
to get them done. They have a right to come in here, but they don't have a
right to leave them like they do.
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Committee Chairman Failace said he was down the sewer plant today and
things are going well except for one thing. We have to do something
about that building.
Mayor Sica said we have to tear it down.
Committee Chairman Failace said we would have to bring a trailer or
something in there. It's a mess. It has long outlived its life.
Mayor Sica said they should sit down with Borough Engineer Parmar and
see what we have to do to get a state permit to tear it down. There's a
wet well in there. That could cause a problem. They may allow us to fill
the wet well in. He said he will tear it down for tree.
Committee Chairman Failace said Saturday was the Special Olympics at
Carteret High School It was a phenomenal event. It was moving, fun,
touching and it was everything you would like to see a sporting event be.
He had fun. Stan Gutowski and John DuPont were there. He said he
would have like to see more people there and if they have an opportunity
to attend, they should. A fun time was had by everyone. He reported
Progress.
MUNIClP AL GARAGE: Comnuttee Member Gutowski said he saw Vic
Kazio today and everything is moving along at the garage. We took
delivery of our new bus today. It's beautiful It has thirty seats, fully air-
conditioned with a nice stereo system. The Seniors and the Specials will
really like it. It's really nice. As soon as it gets tested out by the garage
it will be on the road. With that the garage is functioning.
Mayor Sica read the following proclamations:
MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK
MAY 4 THROUGH MAY 10, 1997
WHEREAS, the office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital
part oflocal government exists throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the oflice of the Municipal Clerk is the oldest among public
servants; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Municipal Clerk provides the professional
link between the citizens, the local governing bodies and agencies of
government at other levels; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk has pledged to be ever mindful of their
neutrality and impartiality, rendering equal service to all
WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk serves as the information center on
13 tìmctions oflocal government and community.
WHEREAS, the Municipal Clerk continually strives to improve the
administration of the aflàirs of the Office of the Municipal Clerk through
participation in education programs, senllnars, workshops and the annual
meetings of their state, province, county and international professional
organizations.
~1AY 1, 1997
STANDING
COt1t1ITiEES
(Con't. )
tlAYOR
Proclamations
tlAY 1, 1997
PROCLAMATION
(Con't.)
WHEREAS, it is most important that we recognizé'''ihe
accomplishments of the Office of the Municipal Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PETER J SICA, MAYOR OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET do recognize the week of May 4
through May 10, 1997, as Municipal Clerk's Week and further extend
appreciation to our Municipal Clerk.
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY
and to all Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and
their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
PROCLAMATION
"LETTER CARRIER FOOD DRIVE DAY'
WHEREAS, for four consecutive years, the National Association of Letter
Carriers (AFL-CIO), in partnership with the United States Postal Service and
the United Way, has conducted a nationwide food drive on the second
Saturday of May; and
WHEREAS, postal patrons are being asked to leave non-perishable food by
their mailboxes for pick-up by their letter carrier when he/she delivers that
day's mail; and
WHEREAS, the Campbell's Soup Company is joining this worthwhile effort
and is donating 100 million printed postcards publicizing the food drive; and
WHEREAS, by reason of this cooperating between the NALC and the
Campbell's Soup Company, food will be donated to local pantries and social
service agencies in order to reach citizens in the community where the
donation is received; and
WHEREAS, this goal of helping others is being undertaken by NALC Branch
#38 and the Campbell's Soup Company who are asking that May 10, 1997 be
declared Letter Carrier Food Drive Day in Carteret;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PETER J SICA, MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET proclaim that May 10, 1997 be and is hereby declared
"Letter Carrier Food Drive Day" and that all citizens and interested parties
help out their local letter carriers in making this worthwhile event a successful
one.
PROCLAMATION
"NATIONAL BIKE MONTH"
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WHEREAS, the bicycle is an environmentally sound method of transportation
which produces no air pollution; and
WHEREAS, Americans in record numbers are turning to bicycling for
recreation, exercise and transportation; and
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WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey actively encourages bicycling as a
means of recreation and personal transportation and seeks to improve
conditions for bicyclists in New Jersey; and
PROCUJ>IATION
(Con't.)
WHEREAS, the National Nonprofit Bicycling Safety and Education
Association, the League of American Bicyclists, has declared the month
of May to be "National Bike Month", for each of the last forty-one years
and has done so again in 1997; and
WHEREAS, bicycle clubs, schools, Parks and Recreation Departments,
Police Departments, hospitals, companies and civic groups throughout the
state will be promoting bicycling as a wholesome, leisurely activity as well
as an environmentally-mendly alternative to the automobile during the
month of May 1997;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, PETER J. SICA, Mayor of the Borough of
Carteret in the State of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim
MAY 1997
as
"NATIONAL BIKE MONTH"
in the Borough of Carteret and do hereby reaffirm our determination to
promote the safe use of the bicycle and to develop and expand programs
to improve the Borough of Carteret's bicycling environment and
opportunities for bicycling.
An unidentified man said he was here to submit a bid for Lefferts Street.
He asked ifhe was too late.
~1EETING
OPENED -
5 Minute
Limit
Public
Discussion
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski and
unanimous affirn1ative vote of the three members present, the meeting was
opened for public discussion.
Mayor Sica said yes.
The man stated that the envelope and the book said to submit it to 61
Cooke Avenue. He was there at 7: 10 and no one was there.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin said the Notice to Bidders indicates
7:30 P.M. at the Municipal Court, 230 Roosevelt Avenue.
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Mayor Sica said the address is right on the bid itself. We only had one
bidder. We are going to look at it and maybe we will reject it and maybe
we won't. Unfortunately, this man was late.
The man asked if there was only one bidder?
Mayor Sica said yes.
The man asked how much the bid was for?
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MAY 1, 1997
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PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
(Con't.)
Mayor Sica said $18,823.00.
The man said that he didn't think the law allowed them to award it if there's
only one bidder.
Mayor Sica said yes it does. Ifwe want to, but we are going to look at it.
Sophie Cherepon said on Tuesday three from Carteret, the same three ladies
that go to everything, ended up at the Turnpike Authority Meeting. No one
from Carteret was there. Guy Molinari from Staten Island sends an Aide.
The Mayor of Linden sends an Aide. She said when she went to speak, they
rejected her plea to speak. They told her to wait until after the vote because
she is not the authorized person from the Borough. Nobody ever shows up.
She has fought these battles for over a decade. She goes to Linden, no one
shows She said we had tyranny without representation and now we just have
tyranny. She's tired oftrying to fight to keep this town clean. 19,500 people
and only three show up. Ms. Cherepon said they didn't have a letter from the
Mayor and Council appointing her a representative. Therefore, she could not
speak. She would like to see this corrected in the future.
Mayor Sica said she should have asked for a letter and they would have given
it to her.
Sophie Cherepon said she was told that two people would be there. This was
the second time there was no show.
Mayor Sica said the next time to ask him for one and he will give it to her.
Sophie Cherepon said she didn't care if he gave it to her, but give it to
someone. Staten Island has more interest than we do and we are right here.
That's ludicrous.
Mayor Sica said he has made his position known years ago against that. His
position and statements are well known.
Sophie Cherepon said Molinari's attorney told them they are going to court
in Elizabeth. They anticipate losing because the judge has always been biased
against these cases. They will pursue it further. That's New York's attitude.
We're right here and we don't have an attitude.
Mrs. Cherepon said she overheard people griping about the taxes. They were
talking about Frank Raia and the grant he is getting. She asked why the
seniors that are getting help have to sign a paper. He doesn't even live here
and he's getting a grant.
Councilmember Failace said Ms. Cherepon knows his position on incineration.
He tries to make every meeting, but unfortunately he can't. He stated they
passed a resolution against this incinerator. He personally called (inaudible)
after that to speak to him and tell him to let him know if there is anything we
can do. He said he is afraid of what kind of deal this could be.
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Sophie Cherepon said she overheard that the judge always goes against towns
and goes for the companies.
Councilmember Failace said it isn't that they are doing nothing.
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Mrs. Cherepon said they are if they don't show and don't delegate.
Mayor Sica said he is not against incineration. He had explained his
position on certain types of incineration. He thinks that particular facility,
although it may not be dangerous, it's probably the safest way to get rid
of that kind of material, the fallacy is where it is being put and getting the
material to and ffom it. He read the article in the paper where it states all
the trucks will have to exit the turnpike and go there. The full truck isn't
the dangerous one. It's the empty one that is the bad one. They are going
to be allowed to go through the towns.
Sophie Cherepon said she has seen Roosevelt Avenue when there are tie-
ups and they come through and you can't get across because they are
going to Port Reading and Rahway. She asked them if a full truck is
diverted through our town and have an accident?
James Mancuso said the department (Streets and Roads) should go
around to see the potholes.
Councilmember Failace said they have gone around and they are filling
them He has been told that no one is calling concerning potholes.
Mr. Mancuso said on Jackson Avenue cars are speeding. He has timed
them doing 50 miles per hour. He asked if they could put a speed bump
there.
Mayor Sica said we can't put speed bumps. That's against the law. He
will have radar out there within the next couple of days.
An unidentified lady said she lived on Daniel Street and lately there have
been a lot of burglaries in the area. In her area alone there have been eight
in the past two weeks. She wanted to know why it isn't in the papers?
Mayor Sica said they don't like to put a lot of police things in the paper
because we have already taken some steps in that area. It seems they are
concentrating there. He said if you put things in the paper, it's like telling
the crooks where they are at.
The woman said a lot of people aren't aware of everything that is going on
in town.
Mayor Sica said they try to make everyone aware by having a "Night Out"
and all the police programs that we do have. We don't want to put it in
that paper that we are concerting a lot of effort on Daniel Street because
lhere are a lot of burglaries. Then the burglars will go somewhere else.
We would rather, on the quiet, put in a conce¡1ed effort and we will catch
them.
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An unidentified woman said the person that robbed her house on
¡".1arion Street wasn't caught.
Mayor Sica said they aren't going to catch everyone. We have a low
crime rate in Carteret because we do catch a lot of them.
tiAY 1, 1997
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
(Con'c.)
MAY 1, 1997
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
(Con 't.)
Mr. Ferracio, 53 Marion Street, said it took ten days for detectives to come.
Mr. Ferracio said they were robbed on March 25, 1997.
Mayor Sica asked how long did they wait for a detective.
Mr. Ferracio said ten days. The guy around the comer waited a week more
than that.
Mayor Sica said he would check it out and have an answer for them.
Mrs. Ferracio said a detective did come. They are trying to say the house was
robbed on the 25th. The Police Officer told them a detective would be calling
them the next day. Tomorrow came and nothing.
Mayor Sica said he will find out tomorrow why it wasn't followed up the very
next day. He very seldom hears that. He will check it out. If something fell
through the cracks, he wants to know why.
Mrs. Ferracio said she would like to know the answer also.
Mayor Sica told her to call him tomorrow and he will have an answer.
Mr. Ferracio said he asked about fingerprints, but none were taken. When the
detective did arrive he gave them a long speech on all the reasons he couldn't
take fingerprints. One of which was they probably couldn't trace it anyway.
They did eventually come up with a suspect, who is not a kid. Had they taken
the fingerprints they could have compared them with this person.
Mayor Sica asked if they knew the Detective's name.
Mrs. Ferracio said yes.
Mayor Sica asked her to give it to him after the meeting He said they should
take fingerprints because if they catch someone they can compare. He is
going to check it out, maybe he won't be a Detective tomorrow.
Mrs. Ferracio said she is not looking to suspend anyone.
Mayor Sica said she is a taxpayer and she is entitled to certain rights. She is
entitled to safety in her home. Our Police Department has to do all in their
power to make sure that happens. When they mess up on something, he
wants to know why.
Mr. F erracio said if there is a problem with the procedure, let's correct the
procedure.
Mayor Sica said that is why he is asking for that information.
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Councilmember Failace said the same thing happened at this lady's home.
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The lady from 85 Daniel Street said they didn't take prints at her house either.
Mayor Sica said he is sure when they catch the guy that's doing the
burglaries, he is probably the guy that's been caught three or fourtimes.
He said they think they know who's doing it. He will not tolerate what is
going on and he will find out about it tomorrow.
Mrs Ferracio said until it happens to you, you have no idea what it feels
like. She said she has her house locked up like Fort Knox. She has
eighteen locks. She said everyone is afraid.
Mayor Sica said the unfortunate thing is people see things and won't even
call the police Department because they don't want to be involved. He
knows how they feel. He said someone broke into his house and threw
gallons of paint over everything His wife is still nervous about going in
the house alone.
Mrs. Ferracio said she was terrified, also.
Mayor Sica said he would have a meeting tomorrow with the Chief and
head of the Detective Division and he will get to the bottom of this.
Another woman, 8'7 Daluel Street, in 1983 her home was robbed. She has
an alann system, but she is alTaid. It's happening during the daytime when
everyone works. They seem to know tlllS. She would like more patrols.
She asked the Mayor to help them
Mayor Sica said there are extra patrols in that area. He will get to the
bottom of this tomoiroW. Unfortunately, it's a mess out there. Not just
in Carteret. He said three months ago they caught a guy that had one of
the biggest burglary rings around Not just in Carteret. It's usually the
same select people. He will check on it first thing in the morning.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and
unan;mous affirmative vote of the three Councilmembers present, there
being no fÌlrthcr bminess or discussion, the meeting was adjourned at
approximate1y 8: 1 0 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
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KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, ?f
Municipal Clerk
KB/sj/vc
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COUNCIL MEETING
BUILDING ESCROW
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE
PATF I CK.#
PATFII CK.#
SUI TRUST
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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
TOTAL
May.11997
$0.00
0.00
201,548.98
20,506.36
142,500.00
1,567.36
2,925.60
710,761.15
4,305.00
6,952.90
970.00
_$1,092.037.35