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The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Peter 1. Sica, 7:30 P.M., Municipal
CourtlPolice Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey on
Thursday, May 15, 1997.
Upon individual roll call vote, the following were noted present:
Mayor Peter 1. Sica
Councilmember Deborah Bialowarczuk
" John DuPont
" James Failace
" Jack Fazekas
" William Feingold
" Stanley Gutowski
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Craig 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 May 9, 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.
The JVIayor issued certificate's of commendation to the following for their
efforts in saving a man's life:
Sgt. Daniel Tarrant
Sgt Andrew Tarrant
Det. David Csimbok
Pt!. Frank Ciarkowski
Pt!. Mark Makwinski
Deputy Chief Dennis Nagy
Carteret Police
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Larry Aleksandrich
Carteret Fire
Joseph Oros
Andrew "Doc" Halcovicz
Carteret First Aid Squad
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~1AY 15, 1997
REGULAR
~1EETING
ROLL
CALL
PRAYER,
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT
OF
~1EETING
CERTIFICATE I S
OF
MERIT
MAY 15, 1997
ORDINANCE
#97-16
SEWER
USER
FEES
ORDINANCE #97-16 was introduced and adopted on First
Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise
same for Public Hearing to be held June 5, 1997, upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski.
FIRST
READING
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative for the adoption. Councilmember Bialowarczuk
Abstained.
ORDINANCE #97-16
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF
CHAPTER 207, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF
THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, ENTITLED
"SEWERS", PROVIDING FOR A REDUCTION
IN SEWER USER FEES"
ORDINANCE
#97-13
SALARY
ORDINANCE -
SENIOR
CLERK
TYPIST
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-13 was introduced and
passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the
Borough Council of the Borough ofCarteret held on May 1,
1997. It was duly published in The Home News & Tribune
on May 6, 1997 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 15, 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 tit!e.
PUBLIC
HEARING
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace
and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership
present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open:
HEARING
CLOSED
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 full membership present.
ADOPTED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
ORDINANCE #97-13
"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"
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was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted
in the affirmative for the adoption.
Approved and Adopted: Mav 15. 1997
Introduced: May L 1997
Advertised as adopted on
First Reading with Notice
of Public Hearing:. May 6. 1997
Hearing Held: Mav 15. 1997
Approved by:. Mayor Peter 1. Sica
Advertised as finally
adopted: June L 1997
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-14 was introduced and passed upon
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the
Borough of Carteret held on May 1, 1997. It was duly published in The
Home News & Tribune on May 6, 1997 with notice that it will be
considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 15,
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 Failace and Gutowski and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership 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 full membership present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Fazekas
ORDINANCE #97-14
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"AN ORDmANCE PROVIDING FOR THE FUNDING
OF A REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT IN
M1J) BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY AND
APPROPRIATING $680,000.00 THEREFOR TO BE
PAID BY THE TOWNSHIP OF CRANBURY"
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ORDINANCE
#97 -13
(Con I t.)
ORDINANCE
#97-14
CAP IT AL
IMPROVE~1ENT
RCA, RE:
CRANBURY
PUBLI C
HEARWG
HEARING
CLOSED
ADOPTED
MAY 15, 1997
ORDINANCE
#97-14
(Con I t.)
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas,
Feingold and Gutowski voted in the affirmative for the
adoption.
Approved and Adopted: May 15. 1997
Introduced:
May L 1997
Advertised as adopted on
First Reading with Notice
of Public Hearing: May 6. 1997
Hearing Held:
May 15. 1997
Approved:
Mayor Peter 1. Sica
Advertised as finally
adopted:
June L 1997
ORDINANCE
#97 -15
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT -
RCA
RE:
READINGTON
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-15 was introduced and
passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the
Borough Council ofthe Borough ofCarteret held on May 1,
1997. It was duly published in The Home News & Tribune on
May 6, 1997 with notice that it will be considered for final
passage after Public Hearing to be held on May 15, 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.
PUBLI C
HEARING
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace
and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership
present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open:
HEARING
CLOSED
There being no further 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 full
membership present.
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ADOPTED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas
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ORDINANCE #97-15
"AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
FUNDING OF A REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION
AGREEMENT IN AND BY TOWNSHIP OF
READINGTON, IN AND BY TOWNSHIP OF
READINGTON, IN THE COUNTY OF
HUNTERDON, NEW JERSEY AND
APPROPRIATING $2,320,000. THEREFORE
TO BE PAID BY THE TOWNSHIP OF
READINGTON"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted
in the affirmative for the adoption.
Approved and Adopted: May 15. 1997
Introduced: May L 1997
Advertised as adopted on
First Reading with Notice
of Public Hearing: May 6. 1997
Hearing Held: May 15.1997
Approved by: Mayor Peter 1. Sica
Advertised as finally
adopted: June L 1997
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 DuPont and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened
for public input on all resolutions.
William Kolibas, Jr. asked about Resolution #97-172, Removing a
Member of the Zoning Board. He asked the Mayor for a reason for the
resolution.
Mayor Sica told him to ask one of the Councilmembers.
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Councilmember Gutowski said that it is nothing personal This is
something that he felt should have been done last year in 1996. He
brought it up before this Council at that time with the Planning Board.
There were people sitting on the Planning Board that shouldn't have been
there. At that same time, he also brought up the Zoning Board. To his
knowledge, in his opinion, the statute clearly states that no one that is an
officer or hold any other position in the municipality would be on the
Zoning Board. This is no to say that he, (William Kolibas) personally
could be influenced by this, but the statute clearly reads that way.
MAY 15, lS9ì
ORD I ¡lANCE
#97-15
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MEET I NG
OPENED -
PUB LI C
INPUT
ON
RESOLUTIONS
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MAY 15, 1997
DISCUSSION
(Con't.)
It's his opinion that any Borough employee who is placed in
that position by the Council and by the Mayor certainly could
be approached and that's a conflict. Anybody that is
approachable in any kind of situation like that.. ..He doesn't
want anybody having their job held over their head for a
decision that should be made on the Zoning Board. He is not
saying that he, (William Kolibas) would do that. He doesn't
think that he would do that but in the future that could
certainly happen with someone. He doesn't want to see that
happen. He believes that we need to follow the statute of the
law.
Mr. Kolibas asked what position he holds.
Councilmember Gutowski told him that he is an employee of
the Borough.
Mr. Kolibas agreed and said that he is an employee. He
doesn't hold an elected position. He doesn't hold any public
position with the Borough.
Councilmember Gutowski said that it is a position under the
Borough.
Mr. Kolibas said that the other day he attended the Agenda
Meeting and he specifically listened to the attorney whom he
has great respect for, say that he researched the law and that
he did not find under the law there to be a conflict, but it was
his opinion that it would look inappropriate. He doesn't
know where he comes off, yet he makes that ruling and then
this comes up for a vote tonight. He didn't say that it was
illegal. He said that it was .his opinion that it was
inappropriate, not that the law precludes him rrom being on
the Zoning Board. He asked the Borough Attorney if that is
what he said.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin said that he doesn't recall
specifically what he said, but he believes that what he said was
that it was his opinion that on its face, the statute prohibits
anyone from holding any other position under the
municipality. He thinks that is a very direct quote from the
statute. In his opinion, that would preclude employees rrom
serving on the Zoning Board of Adjustment illegal? He
doesn't know specifically what he means in the sense of that.
Illegal meaning, certainly not in a criminal nature of illegality.
Illegal in the sense that anything that conflicts with a Statute,
Ordinance, Federal Statute is not legal, meaning that it doesn't,
it isn't in according with that in that broad definition, then yes,
it's illegal. The resolution fairly well speaks for itself and is
reflective of his opinion both at the Agenda Session and with
regard to the issues he wants to look at. As you recall, they
talked about what the process was for undergoing that.
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He looked at the statute again and that is reflected in the resolution with
regard to whether there is a requirement for a hearing. That expresses
what he said then and now.
DI~CU~SIO'l
( Con 't.)
Mr. Kolibas said he respects that but that he doesn't agree with it. Taking
it one step further, ifCouncilmember Gutowski is saying that the Council
would hold it over his head to vote on any matter then that would show
that maybe he believes some members of the Council would do that, it
would be unethical on their part.
Councilmember Gutowski stated that there is always that possibility. He
is not saying anyone on this Council would like, he said that he didn't
think he (William Kolibas) would. You have to also consider what could
go on in the future.
William Kolibas said that if a Councilman approached him on prior issues
concerning a building down on Industrial Road, that Councilman probably
would have been violating his oath of office. Correct?
Council member Gutowski said that he can't tell him that. He doesn't
know who approached him or what he is talking about.
Mr. Kolibas asked the Mayor to look into that. He will be glad to furnish
him with that information.
Councilmember Gutowski said that he would like to look at it, too.
Mr. Kolibas said that he will give it to everybody. He said that he served
on the board for almost a year and he thinks that he did a fairly good job.
He served on the Planning Board and he did a good job
there....(inaudible)...the people. They came up with their opinions and
listened to them fairly and objectively. If the Council decides to vote him
off tonight, God Bless You.
JVlichael Carnevale referred to the same resolution and questioned if they
said that it was legal or not legal. He questioned if everything Mr. Kolibas
voted on would have to be done over.
Councilmember Gutowski said not necessarily.
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Borough Attorney Craig CougWin stated illegal in the broadest sense, he's
always concerned when people say things are illegal because it connotes
some sense that it is, somehow in a negative sense, improper and generally
people tend to think ofthat in connection with criminal matters. He thinks
that the appointment of a municipal employee to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment is prohibited by the statute. On its face the statute says what
it says and you all now know what that says. In the broadest of
definitions then, it is illegal. With regard to matters that Mr. Kolibas has
voted on he thinks it could raise a question where, in fact, where for
example, there was a tie vote but for his vote. Whereas otherwise it
would have the sustaining majority and he doesn't belieye that, that would
be a problem.
MAY 15, 1997
DISCUSSION
(Con' t.)
Councilmember Bialowarczuk noted that at two of these
meetings they've had on this, when Councilmember Gutowski
first asked for an opinion, the Borough Attorney said that the
law wasn't clear.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin said he believes that is
correct.
Councilmember Bialowarczuk said that was what he said and
he said it twice. The law itself is not clear. It's based on his
opinion. What his opinion of the law is means they can do this
tonight.
Borough Attorney Craig Coughlin said that is correct.
Councilmember Bialowarczuk stated that he also said that it
was unclear that we would be left open for litigation because
the law is unclear. It's not specific. He had one 1949 case and
he's giving his opinion in another way. She read another case.
There must be something else somewhere before we get sued.
The town has enough of lawsuits. If the law isn't clear, why
are we jumping from the trying pan into the fire?
The Borough Attorney asked if he should respond.
The Mayor said that it wasn't necessary because this was the
public portion.
MEET I NG
CLOSED
There being no further comments or objections to the
Resolutions, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be
closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and
Gutowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full
membership present.
RESOLUTION
#97-162
BUDGET
AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION #97-162 was introduced by the Mayor and
was referred to the Council for action.
ADOPTED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
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RESOLUTION #97-162
"AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE
1997 TEMPORARY BUDGET"
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was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers DuPont,
Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Bialowarczuk Abstained.
RESOLUTION #97-163 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-163
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ESCROW AGREEMENT - READINGTON
TOWNSHIP"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted
in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #97-164 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Council members DuPont and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-164
"APPOINTING JASON ABELLO TO THE
POSITION OF PART-TIME BUILDING
SERVICE WORKER"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted
in the affirmative.
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RESOLUTION #97-165 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action
I~AY 15, 1997
RESOLUTION
#97-1(.,?
(Con' t. )
RESOLUTION
#97-163
ESCf\OW
AGf\EEMENT -
READINGTON
TOHNSHIP
ADOPTED
RESOLUT lOti
#97-164
APPOINTING
ABELLO -
BUILDING
SERVICE
HORKER
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION
#97-165
GENERAL
ASSISTANCE -
f1UN I C I PAL
LEVEL
MAY 15, 1997
RESOLUTION
#97-165
(Con't.)
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Fazekas
RESOLUTION #97-165
"ENDORSING APPROPRIATION OF STATE
FUNDS TO MUNICIPALITIES TO F ACILIT A TE
THE CONTINUED ADMINISTRATION OF
GENERAL ASSISTANCE AT THE MUNICIPAL
LEVEL"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION
#97-166
AWARD OF
BID - PENALOZA
& CALDERONE
ASPHALT CO.,
INC. RE:
IMPROVEMENTS
TO LEFFERT
STREET
RESOLUTION #97-166 was introduced by the Mayor and
was referred to the Council for action.
ADOPTED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-166
"AWARD OF BID - IMPROVEMENTS
TO LEFFERT STREET"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION
#97-167
UNDERGROUND
STORAGE
TANKS
RESOLUTION #97-167 was introduced by the Mayor and
was referred to the Council for action.
ADOPTED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-167
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"ENDORSING ST ATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTIONS NOS. 41 & 60 REGARDING
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS"
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was adopted. Upon individual roll can vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted
in the affirmative
RESOLUTION #97-168 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-168
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES"
was tabled. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative.
RESOLUTION #97-169 was introduced by the Mayor and was referred
to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont
RESOLUTION #97-169
"AMENDING RESOLUTION #96-315
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES"
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was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski voted
in the affirmative.
MAY 1 5. 1997
RESOLUTION
#97-167
( Con' t. )
RESOLUTION
#97-168
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES -
SHORELINE
SERVICES RE:
HILL SECTION
PHASE I I
TABLED
RESOLUTION
#97-169
AMENDING
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES -
RESOLUTION
#96-315
RE: BARRY
ALB IN, ESO.
ADOPTED
MAY 15, 1997
RESOLUTION
#97-170
APPROVING
CHANGE ORDER -
ABBOTT
CONTRACTING CO.,
INC.
RESOLUTION #97-170 was introduced by the Mayor and
was referred to the Council for action.
ADOPTED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace
RESOLUTION #97-170
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER-
ABBOTT CONTRACTING COMPANY,
INC."
was adopted. Upon individual roll cal vote, Councilmembers
Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and
Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
COMMENTS
Councilmember Gutowski asked that this one be tabled. Mr.
Parmar said that we needed to enclose the air conditioning
units. The Mayor told him to get a price. He went down
there and it's all done already.
Mayor Sica explained that they wanted $1500.00. He got
other prices and they were higher. He got one for less than
$1500.00 and that's why it's being approved for $1300.00.
Councilmember Gutowski asked the Mayor if he saw the
pnces.
Mayor Sica said yes.
Councilmember Gutowski said that he will rescind his motion
to table the resolution.
RESOLUTION
#97-171
TAXATION
FOR SCHOOL
PURPOSES
RESOLUTION #97-171 was introduced by the Mayor and
was referred to the Council for action.
The Clerk stated that this resolution was already adopted at
the Special Meeting held prior to the Council Meeting.
RESOLUTION
#97-172
REMOVING
MEMBERS OF
ZONING BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT
AND APPOINTING
REPLACEMENT
RESOLUTION #97-172 was introduced by the Mayor and
was referred to the Council for action.
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Councilmember Failace made a motion to amend the Resolution by adding
the name of John Rizzo to the resolution, who is an alternate. He also
added the name of James O'Brien to replace Mr. Riggio as an alternate.
Councilmember Gutowski second the motion. Upon individual roll call
vote, Councilmember DuPont, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Gutowski
voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Bialowarczuk voted No.
AMENDED
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #97-172
"RESOLUTION REMOVING A MEMBER OF
ZONING B OARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND
APPOINTING A REPLACEMENT"
was adopted as amended. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers
DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative.
Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Feingold voted No.
Councilmember Feingold stated that there are reasons other than what is
set forth in this resolution and the comments that were made by our
Council President. Everyone can see through it whatever side of the fence
you're on.
COMMENTS
Councilmember Failace stated that if Councilmember Feingold had those
reasons he should bring them out. He asked him what he is implying.
Councilmember Gutowski said that it is nothing personal. He spoke
personally to the Department of Community Maris, to the Attorney
General's Office, the Division of Planning of the State of New Jersey and
everyone that had an opinion on this. He spoke to Edison, Woodbridge,
Sayreville and East Brunswick. They all gave him the same opinion.
They feel it is totally against the law to have an employee of the Carteret
Borough on the Zoning Board.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski 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, Feingold and Gutowski voted in the
affirmative.
PAYMENT
OF
BILLS
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The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application rrom the
Carteret Jewish Community Center concerning amending BL#1446A by
cancelling a date. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and
Gutowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present,
it was ordered to be approved.
APPLICATIONS
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MAY 15, 1997
COMMUNICATION -
CITY OF
PERTH AMBOY
The Cierk stated that she was in receipt of a Resolution rrom
the City of Perth Amboy concerning supporting legislation for
reimbursement to municipalities for totally disabled veterans
property tax exemptions. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers
Failace and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the full
memberslùp present, it was ordered to be received and placed
on file.
COMMUNICATION -
Cot1CAST
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a communication
from Comcast asking for support of re-examination of Direct
Broadcast Satellite's exemption from local taxes and fees.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont and
unanimous aftìrmative vote of the full membership present, it
was ordered to be received and placed on file.
REPORTS -
DEPARTMENTS
The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following
reports:
Air Pollution - February 1997.
Fire - March 1997.
Inspection of Buildings - April 1997; Total Estimated
Cost of Construction - $994,216.00; to Treasurer;
$29,122.00.
Treasurer - April 1997.
Welfare - March and April 1997.
All reports were ordered to be received and placed on file.
STANDING
Cüt1M I TTEES
BUILDING & GROUNDS: Committee Chairman
Bialowarczuk reported that the sign on the Municipal Annex
is completed. They have now completed the bathroom and
the roof The lights and the carpeting will both be completed
June 10, 1997. The phone and computer lines will also be
completed by the 10th. Patrick DeBlasio has given an
anticipated moving date. It was originally July 1, 1997, but it
may now be June IS, 1997, depending on the computers.
They really rather have the new computer system in when they
move rather than moving the old computer system. That's
something they have to discuss.
She reported that she attended a meeting of the Library Board
the other night. Sitting upstairs in the Library were four
computers that were just obviously sitting there doing nothing.
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She questioned why these computers aren't downstairs so our kids have
access? Not everybody can afford a computer at home. She assumed and
she was wrong, that at least one or two of them were up and running on
the main floor and any student could come in and do a book report. That
wasn't the case. They changed that and by Monday those computers will
be downstairs in the Library. They will be up and running. There will be
somebody in the Library scheduling the children that want to come in.
Another program they are coming up with is books for shut-ins There
are a lot of people in town that can't get out. They will be looking into
getting a van and setting it up like a book club program for people that
can't get out, adults and children. Maybe we can hire someone part-time
and they can deliver the books. This will be an excellent program and she
is looking forward to starting this up by the Fall so that we have it ready
to really roll in the winter. She reported Progress.
STANDING
COMMITTEES
( Con' t. )
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairman Failace
reported that we've been waiting for our discretionary aid and we got it
We lost $50,000.00. Others have lost a lot more. Other towns got a bit
more. We're not in too bad shape. It looks like we will still have another
meeting on the budget, but at this point it looks like we have a$33. 00 tax
increase. We're still going to look at it and see if we can bring it down a
little bit. The Mayor has talked about being able to put maybe $50,000.00
rrom the million dollars they found in the sewer fee. Maybe they can take
some money there, move it there and also have some money to do
projects. Things are looking pretty good. He reported Progress.
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FIRE: Committee Chairman Fazekas reported that last week they started
the First Response Program. He happened to be on vacation that week.
This is a program where it's a response to First Aid where the Fire, Police,
Carteret First Aid or paramedics unit is unavailable. They've been training
for the past two or three months. He's noted that in the February report.
They are still going through training. They had a Fire Committee Meeting
yesterday and there are still other things that have to be pursued. Now
that they're getting into, not just fighting fire, but they're getting into
patient care there are quality assurance steps that they have to ensure,
especially when it concerns somebody that may be going through a heart
attack, concerning paperwork that needs to be filled out and proper
procedures in order to get that person to the hospital. That quality
assurance part has to be fulfilled because that exposes us on a liability.
That whole program will be presented at the next Agenda Meeting to the
Council and Mayor. It will go into detail concerning this program. He
invited everyone to come to that Agenda Meeting so they can understand
more about the First Response Program, the training they went through
on the career side and the volunteers. It is an excellent program and this
has been for three to five years. Three (3) years ago they had a problem
but it seems like it's been working. The Fire Department has responded
to about seven or eight calls already. It's an excellent program. The
Mayor and the rest of the C ouncilmembers agree to that and also
the Chief of Police, who is instrumental in that, along with Larry
Aleksandrich and a host cf other names that he will have available
at the next Council Meeting. He stated that he quesses that he
was a little naive being up there for a second year he thought
that people could work together and he was very disappointed.
MAY 15, 1997
STANDING
COMMITTEES
( Con' t. )
His objective in this First Response was to make sure that the
Fire Department as a whole would take part in it. Evident!y,
sometimes he falls short, which he did. The career Firefighters
have taken a lead in this along with several volunteers. He
would like to pursue that. There were a number of volunteers,
twenty of them, that took the first training program and he
wants to pursue that because we need all the people possible,
especially if we have a disaster. We need this First Response.
It's just not the Fire Department. If we had an emergency or
a disaster on the turnpike, this is a heck of a program.
Another thing he wanted to add concerning the computers, he
didn't get a chance to talk to Councilmember Bialowarczuk.
Weare in the process of purchasing the hardware. Right now
we are trying to negotiate the line connection between the
annex and the Borough Hall. We're setting up the network
between the Borough Hall and the Annex so then we could
utilize both buildings. That is another program that he is
trying to pursue, is networking the Borough with all of the
different buildings into the Annex itself, so this way we can
get into purchase requisitions and sending E Mail. That is a
very important part to the new financial system that we are
purchasing. There's about eight modules. He will give
Councilmember Bialowarczuk the information and she can
expand on that. The package is around $43,000.00 and it
concerns about seven different modules rrom finance to tax
collection, all the way to welfare, purchase requisitions and
permits and licenses for the Borough Clerk. He reported that
they are moving right along.
PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairman Gutowski
reported that after an extended absence he was informed that
our cherry picker has arrived back in town today. Mr. Kolibas
and Mr. Kazio will be checking it out tomorrow. Hopefully,
it will be back in service this week. We have the new trees.
They've also arrived. Mr. Kolibas has his men out there
planting new trees They will be removing the old trees that
have died. Whoever received one of those trees should
contact the Park's Department and Mr. Kolibas will take care
of those trees.
He reported that they are still accepting applications for the
Parks and Recreations Workers, so anyone that is interested,
ages 14 and over can stop at the Borough Hall and fill out an
application With that, the parks are up and functioning well.
POLICE: Committee Chairman DuPont reported that as they
mayor may not know, early this morning at GATX
there was a spill. It was approximately 45,000 gallons of
diesel fuel. It was a pretty large spill. He received a phone
call approximately 5:30 P.M. rrom the Police Department
and he, Councilmember Failace and Councilmember
Gutowski were down there the entire day today.
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The first thing, obviously, when they heard the size of the spill when they
got down there was the safety and well being of the residents of Carteret.
There was no worry at all as far as he was concerned. The second worry
they had was environmental. Fortunately for us they had some really
good procedures and DEP regulations that were followed that contained
the majority of the spill. Throughout the morning they received updates
every couple of hours. On behalf of GA TX, they went quickly into
action. They set up a terrific team and they seemed to have it under
control and they were well organized really quickly. He was actually
surprised how smoothly it was going. Throughout the day they had a lot
of updates and were constantly briefed on what was going on with the
next steps and how far the contaminants were spreading. About 3:00
P.M. they were able to gain access to a helicopter and the three of them
were able to get into the helicopter and fly over the scene and see the spill
and actually assess the cleanup effort they were making. They
did.....(inaudible)...to contain this. He was very happy with this. There
were only a couple of little pockets. The Carteret Emergency
Management and the Fire Department were on the scene....(inaudible).
By 5:30 A.M. Carteret was completely represented and they were getting
the information. Everybody did an excellent job. This will be in the paper
tomorrow. They're investigating how it happened exactly and what kind
of ramifications. We're going to have to wait for a full investigation. The
Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency Management did an
excellent job. The Councilmembers were there monitoring it and they
were making sure and just trying on everyone's behalf to make sure it was
safe and it was controlled. They did a good job. It's unfortunate that it
happened but they did a good job. He reported Progress.
STANDING
COMMITTEES
( Con' t. )
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairman Failace reported that they've
talked over the last weeks and months about the streets and the condition
they're in. We have to sit down and set up a paving program with some
of the money that we've gotten today through the sewer fund. We can do
some of those streets but certailÙY we can't do all of them all at once. We
will have to sit down and set up a paving program, find out exact!y what
we'll do and how we'll do it, the worst streets. Mr. Parmar and Ted
Smick have identified them They have a list. Mr. Parmar is actually
driving through the streets now to look at each one of them. We will
prioritize what we have to do. Again, we may not be able to do all of
them or as many as we'd like to but it's taken a lot of years to get to this
condition so it's going to take a few years to get out of it. He reported
Progress.
MllNICIPAL GARAGE SERVICES: Committee Chairman Feingold
reported that the street sweepers are ready to go for the Spring. The
police car front ends are aligned. The Municipal garage is moving right
along. He loves it in the Garage. He reported Progress.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote of the iÌJll membership present, the meeting was opened
for public disclission.
PUBLI C
DISCUSSION-
5 MINUTE
LIMIT
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MAY 15, 1997
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
(Con 't.)
Dr. Joseph Bufano, 42 Louis Street, said that he is a life-long
resident and supporter of the Republican Party for all the work
and effort they have done for the community here. A lot of
people don't realize how much this Mayor has done. It's an
industrial city and we wonder why our taxes are going up.
Because of conflict that you can see. He said that he is going
to be running for Council and he is looking for their support.
At this point, Mr. Bufano was told by Councilmember Failace
that this was not allowed at a Council Meeting.
Mayor Sica agreed and told Mr. Bufano that politicking is not
allowed at a Council Meeting.
Deputy Chief Dennis Nagy said that he was there to address
the possibility of the new certified sergeant's list coming out.
He said that he was there representing the Chief They are
asking again that they fill the position of Narcotics Supervisor
and they are asking that they fill it will Dave Csimbok. He's
worked side by side with him. He's worked as his supervisor
both in a volunteer capacity as well as in a paid position on the
Police Department. The man has giyen practically his whole
life to Community Service rrom Boy Scouts to Emergency
Management to his professional career in this department.
He's deserving of the position. He asked them not to play
politics with this man's life. He took his own time when he
was working in a publishing company to go for emergency
management before he was even on a payroll and become the
youngest person in the United States to be a certified
Emergency Management professional. During his entire
volunteer and paid career he has been a consummate
professional up until today. Even today, with his career
hanging in the balance by a thread, he was out there 5 :00
AM. alongside everybody else representing major crimes for
this community because what happened could possibly be a
major crime He said that he couldn't comment further
because that is under investigation. This man deserves their
support. He has given all to this community. To play politics
with his life is unconscionable. He is the only person qualified
to fill that position and they continue to keep it open for no
reason that he can see. He put twenty three years in here and
twelve years volunteering as an Emergency Management
Coordinator. He can't think of anybody else in this town who
deserves that position more than him. He asked them to
amend the Agenda and put it on the Agenda and put it behind
them so they could move ahead with this Police Department.
Joan Vitale said that she has been teaching at Carteret High
School for twenty-eight years. She is there for two reasons.
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She personally thanked the town of Carteret, Mayor Sica and the Council
of the Municipal Alliance for supporting the program, "Students Against
Driving Drunk". She thanked Detective Date Csimbok for being a very
large supporter of the program as well. She thanked the Mayor for a
check that assisted them with the Dodge Neon car that is coming on June
2, 1997. The town and the Board of Education has been very supportive
as well. Dave has been behind them for a number of years, provided a
wrecked car for them as a symbol of the dangers of drunk driving. He
also provided a coffin for them for a number of years. He has been a large
help, all voluntary. She said that she wrote a letter, her feelings about
David, if anyone is interested in seeing it. She wanted to publicly thank
the Mayor and Date Csimbok.
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
(Con' t.)
Cannine Pannullo, 5 Dunster Street, asked about the status of hiring new
police officers for the municipality. He is currently number five on the list.
He is a certified police officer for the State of New Jersey. He asked ifhe
should have any hope or see any future here or should he seek maybe a
possible career somewhere else.
Mayor Sica explained that there were four supposed retirees this year.
Unfortunately, nobody retired. We're looking at the possibility of still
putting on some police officers, but it will be a while.
Mr. Pannullo said that he understands that the list was a four year list at
first is now moved to a one year list.
The Municipal Clerk said that it was changed again. She believes it
expires in 1998.
Mayor Sica said that pending negotiations with contracts, we'll see what
we can do.
Mr. Pannullo asked about Federal grant monies for three police officers.
Mayor Sica said that three were put on. They wanted to put some more
on. Our contention is that in some instances we replaced people and put
police officers on with the money they gave us. We don't want to put on
any more because we then added dispatchers so that we could free up
police officers rrom the desk on the street. We have the same amount or
more officers on the street than required.
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Mr. Pannullo said that the Federal grant money was used then for the
officers.
Mayor Sica said yes.
Mr. Pannullo,que~tioned if the money will be given back.
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Mayor Sica said that we are not giving it back.
Mr. Pannullo asked if 1998 is the official expiration date of the list.
Mayor Sica said that we had asked for an extension.
MAY 15, 1997
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
(Con't.)
The Municipal Clerk said that we got a letter.
An unidentified woman asked the status of the robberies in the
Parkview area.
Mayor Sica told her to talk to him after the meeting and he
will give her an update on it. We do a great injustice to the
Police Department when we tell everybody that we have
additional patrols, etc.. He said that he can give her some
information on it after the meeting.
The woman said that would be fine.
An unidentified woman stated that there are a whole bunch of
them there for the same reason.
The Mayor told all of them to stay after the meeting and he
will explain it to them.
Yash Patel, a member of the Board of Health said that Dave
Csimbok deserves the promotion. He is a very hard working
man.
ADJOURNED
There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C,
by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting
adjourned at approximately 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Municipal Clerk
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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
4485.50
1090.00
5997.68
MAY 15,1997
$11,573.18
18,908.28
552,023.76
7,377.73
3,920.14
9,709.72
0.00
723,358.37
1,427.62
1,690.00
1,678.25
$1,331,667.05
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