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Home My Public Portal About1997/11/06 RmJlAR MEEITNG A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Peter J. Sica at 7:30 P.M., Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey on Thursday, November 6,1997. November 6, 1997 Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: Roll Call Mayor Peter.T. Sica Councilmember Deborah Bialowarczuk " John P. DuPont " James Failace " Jack Fazekas " Stanley Gutowski Noted absent was Councilmember William Feingold. 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 J. Sica. PRAYER, PLEDGE OF AlLŒIANŒ The Clerk stated that on October 31, 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. STATIMEN!' OF MEETING NOnCE Barry Auker, Jim Connolly and GalY Guiliano were present ITom the Police Department. Mr. Auker spoke saying they just wanted to make a brief presentation to Chief Sica on behalf of the Bike Squad. He said that all the guys chipped in and bought the Chief two (2) bike uniforms, a summer and a winter one and wanted to say thanks for making this first year such a success. They said if it wasn't for the Chiefs cooperation and help they couldn't of ended up where they did. The Chief then came up and accepted his uniforms and he was applauded. Presentation Re: Otief Sica Chief Sica then told Bany Auker he wanted to say something and he S11id that he and the other guys do a hell of a job and they are always out there. He also told him he gets many compliments on them. Barry Auker said they really love and enjoy it and that the compliments made them feel good and thanked him again. 1 NOVEMBER 6, 1997 BIDS Fire Truck Re-Roofing funicipal Fire & Police Facilities This was the night advertised to receive bids for a Fire Truck and the Mayor called for all bids. Upon .MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and ullftnimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Clerk was directed to open and read aloud all bids received which were as follows: BIDDER 10% BID PRICE I. Simon - LTI Ladder Towers Inc. 64 Cocalico Creek Rd. Ephrato, PA 17522 B.B. $643,323.00 Upon MMS&C, by Council members Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the bids were held for study. This was the night advertised to receive bids for ReRoofing of Municipal Fire & Police Facilities and the Mayor called for all bids. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Clerk was directed to open and read aloud all bids received which were as follows: BIDDER 10% BID PRICE Barrett Roofs, Inc. 33 Stonehouse Road Millington, NT 07946 RB. $199,375.00 Jackson Roofing Co. Inc. 110 Paris St. Newark, N.J. 07\05 RB. $249,250.00 Serenity Group, Inc. B.B. 18 Newark Pompton Turnpike Riverdale, N.J. 07457 $213,000.00 Chris Andersen Roofing & Erecting Co., Inc. 575 Sayre Avenue Perth Amboy, N.J. 08861 $230,000.00 B.B. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the bids were held for study. 2 OOVEMBER 6, 1997 This was the night advertised to receive bids for Borough Junk Vehicles and the Mayor called for all bids. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanÌ]Ilous affirmative vote of the five (5) Council members present, the Clerk was directed to open and read aloud all bids received which were as follows: BIDS Continued: Borough Junk Vehicles ßIDDER Ronnies Towing 39 Lowell Street Iselin, N.J. 08830 10% c.c. BID PRICE $2,180.00 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the bids were held for study. This was the night advertised to receive bids for Yearly Catch Basin & Pipe Rehabilitation and the Mayor called for all bids. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Clerk was directed to open and read aloud all bids received which were as follows: Yearly Catch Basin & Pipe Rehabilitatior1 BIDDER B&W Construction Co of N.J. Inc. P.O. Box 378 Matawan, N.J. 07747 10% RB BID PRICE $137,150.00 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the bids were held for study. The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-36 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on October 16, 1997. It was duly published in The Home News and Tribune on October 21, 1997 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on October 16, 1997 at approximately. 7:30 P.M The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin bord and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. ORDINANCE ¥J7-36 Amending Code, Otapter 160, Land Developnent - Re: Billboards Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open. Public Hearing Anna Mae Kolibas asked the Mayor to explain the ordinance because she don't understand it. She asked what they want revised. 3 -~ -<-,-.,.-"- - OOVEMBER 6, 1997 Mayor Sica said if you want to put up a billboard, especially along the Turnpike or your own property, there is certain restrictions and obligations that you have to do. People cannot put up a billboard wherever they want. .Tohn Sudia said based on his experience with billboards, this has been a long time coming and is a very good amendment. nf'ßring Closed There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmcmbers Failace and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Motion To Table Councilmember Gutowski said his motion was to Table it because our Engineer, Mr Watkinson has incorporated this ordinance into his revised zoning. Attorney Coughlin yes it will be a more comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which will include both amendments that were submitted subsequent to the introduction of the ordinance and this ordinance. The Clerk said they would have it for our next Agenda, next Thursday. Upon rvll\1.S&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Fazekas ORDINANCE #97-36 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 160, "LAND DEVELOPMENT", OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE AESTHETIC IMPACT OF OFF _ PREMISES ADVERTISING SIGNS (BILLBOARDS) Tabled was Tabled. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk. DuPont, Fai1ace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingoid was noted absent. INTRODUCED October 16. 1997 Advertised as adopted for First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: October 21. 1997 Hearing Held: November 6. 1997 Tabled: November 6.1997 ORDINAOCE ¥J7-37 Ordinance P~Yi:i)lT\ri..-~ t.i~ S2,32J,TQ.93 Ptn:mb 0[ (h!.Ü<,WnJ rb!:. trob 1 roc 'fu:>lr oci.<ç.ml RLTOc'" In Q:òy 10 Pro.# Foe 'TIT' <'rn>t;:tct1m Of. {>. Ib, lioc:1rY ,ni 5rjoc CLti.'¡BU Ù'Utet:" In·'ìri1 B-1 "i'œ IhlTl.....1 ~ .J (( C~,-~t, In jJ-~ ilint" Of I·Jilin""",..;, f!Y .h~' ' The Clerk stated that Ordinance #97-37 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on October 16, 1997. It was duly published in The Home News and Tribune on October 21, 1997 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing Continued Next Page: _. .....>~c' to be held on November 6, 1997 at approximately 7:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin bord and copies were made available to the general public according to law, she read the Ordinance by title Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: 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 Gutowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace ORDINANCE #97-37 "ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $2,328,50293 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LIBRARY AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted ab'sent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: November 6. 1997 INTRODUCED: October 16. 1997 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: October 2\. 1997 Hearing Held: __ November 6. 1997 Approved by: Mavor Peter J. Sica Advertised as finally adopted: November 15.1997 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 DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the meeting was opened for public input on all resolutions. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public portion on resolutions was closed. " OOVEMBER 6, 1997 Ordinance ¥J7-37 Contimed Public Hearing Hearing Closed Adopted MEEITNG opmfl) Public Input on Resolutions Public Portion Closed OOVEMBER 6, 1997 RESOUJITOO ¥J7-336 Directing The Issuance Of Bingo licenses To St. Joseph Qnn:ch Adopted RESOUJITOO ¥J7-337 Directing The Issuance Of Raffle Licenses To St. Joseph H.S.A. Adopted RESOLUTION #97-336 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-336 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF BINGO LICENSES TO Sf. JOSEPH CHURCH" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-337 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-337 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO Sf. JOSEPH H.S.A." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOUJITOO ¥J7-338 RESOLUTION #97-338 was introduced by the Mayor and referred Approving Amerrloent to the Council for action. To Safe Halle Inspection Contract Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski Adopted RESOUJITOO ¥J7-339 Authorizing Refund Of Tax Arrl/Or Sewer Fees Overpayment RESOLUTION #97-338 "APPROVING AMENDMENT TO SAFE HOME INSPECTION CONTRACT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmember Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingofd was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-339 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action 6 .~,,--' Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski RESOLUTION #97-339 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR 5EWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll caB vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted present. RESOLUTION #97-340 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Gutowski RESOLUTION #97-340 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ATTENDANCE TO THE NEW JERSEY STATE LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES CmœERENCE" was adopted Upon individual roB call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affinllative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. RESOLUTION #97-341 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace RESOLUTION #97-341 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNCLAIMED PROPERTY APPLICATION" was adopted. Upon individual roll caB vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted ab'sent RESOLUTION #97-342 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-342 "RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES" 7 NOVEMBER 6, 1997 Resolution #97-339 Continued Ado¡:.ted Resolution ¥J7-340 Resolution Authorizing Attendance To The New Jersey State League Of Municipalities Conference Adopted RE)OLUITOO ¥J7-341 Resolution Authorizing Unclaimed Property Application Adopted RE$OLUITOO ¥J7-342 Resolution Amendir Resolution For Professional Services OOVEMBER 6, 1997 Adopted ·h was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers , DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember was noted absent. Councilmember Bialowarczuk Abstained. ~(Xi ¥J7-34? RESOLUTION #97-343 was introduced by the Mayor and referred ProfessHXlal Servt.ces to the Council for action For Legal Services Adopted PAYMENl' OF BILI$ aHlUNICATI(XiJ$ : Borough of Fairview Newark funicipal Council Elizabethtown Gas Co. Township of South Brunswick Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont RESOLUTION #97-343 "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR LEGAL SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski. voted in the affirmative Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Gutowski and Failace, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk,DuPont, Failace, Fazekas and Gutowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Feingold was noted absent. The Clerk stated she was in receipt of a communication for the Borough ofFairview - Resolution requesting that Drug Free School Zone be applied to public playgrounds and recreation facilities. The Clerk stated she was in receipt of a communication for Newark Municipal Council - Requesting resolution asking the Governor and State Legislature to provide funds for charity care and hospital relief The Clerk stated she was in receipt of a communication for Elizabethtown Gas Co. - Various Public Hearings in November, Re: Rate Change. The Clerk stated she was in receipt of a communication for Township of South Brunswick - Resolution supporting tax bill computations to the third decimal place 8 .._.....- The Clerk stated she was in receipt of a communication for the Twp. of North Brunswick _ Ordinance providing for Inter-Municipal Police Assistance. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: Board of Health - September 1997 Clerk's Office - October 1997 Welfare - August & September 1997 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers FaiJace and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Bialowarczuk reported progress. FIN.ANCE & ADMINISTRATION Committee Chairperson Failace said he spoke with our Auditor Gary on the phone the other day and he is going to sit down with Patrick and look at the 1998 Budget and see what we can do with that. He reported progress FIRE: Committee Chairperson Fazekas said they had postponed the Open House in October because one of our Firefighters became ill. He had a meeting with the Fire Committee on both sides, Paid and Volunteer and we are going to have the Poster Contest and an Open House. The date will be posted. It will not be as big as usual. He commented with that we are trucking right along. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Gutowski said he wanted to thank the Recreation Commission for a wonderful Halloween Parade, especially Beverly Hedesh for her hard work. He reported progress. POLICE: Committee Chairperson DuPont spoke about the great Bike Patrol and that we are very proud of them. He reported progress. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Failace said he spoke to Mr. Biel down at the Sewer Department. The Mayor and him discussed doing something with that building. We also requested a trailer for there and the Mayor said he has one. He reported progress. 9 ooVÐ1BER 6, 1997 cœMlJNlCATIOOS Cont: Twp. of North Brunswick llliI.Ul<l'S Departments <ntfiITEES OOVEMBER 6, 1997 <nt!.rnu£> Continued: PROCLAMATlOO National Bible Week Mayor Sica, Re: Mt. Laurel Obligations , ",.i- .~ .·"~tt h . '.-~ .- MUNICIPAL GARAGE SERVICES: In the absence of Committee Chairperson Feingold, Councilmember Gutowski sent their best wishes and a speedy recovery to Mr. Kazio who is about to undergo a Hip Replacement. He reported progress. The Mayor read the following Proclamation: PROCLAMATION NATIONAL BmLE WEEK NOVEMBER 23 TO 30, 1997 WHEREAS, the Bible is the founQation document of the .Tudeo- Christian principles upon which our nation was conceived; and WHEREAS, the Bible has been a constant source of moral and spiritual guidance for Americans throughout our history; and WHEREAS, the Bible has profoundly influenced our nations art, literature, music, laws and sense of charity; and WHEREAS, the Bible continues to provide inspiration, hope and comfort for millions of Americans today; and WHEREAS, for fifty-seven years women and men of all faiths have banded together with the LaYIIJæn's National Bible Association to sponsor National Bible Week as a time to remind their fellow Americans ofthe Bible's unique place in American life; and WHEREAS, this annual emphasis has help to strengthen spiritual understanding throughout our nation by encouraging personal reading and study of the Bible; THEREFORE, I, Peter J. Sica, Mayor of the City of the Borough of Carteret, do hereby proclaim NOVEMBER 23 to 30, 1997, as BmLE WEEK in the Borough of Carteret. I urge all of may fellow citizens to participate in the observance of BIBLE WEEK by reading the Bible and discovering for themselves its values for personal and community life. Mayor Sica asked Attorney CougWin, and he commented that this may be the wrong time but he wants to get on this project as fast as he can., that throughout the State of New Jersey there are various communities that have been told that they must conform to the Mt. LaurelObligation Continued next page..... 11 ../'" Throughout the whole state there are numerous communities that are dragging their feet and not doing it and that puts a burden on communities, like the city of Carteret. For instance, if every town in the State of New .Tersey that has an Affordable Housing Obligation, for to comply, then there would be a lot more RCA monies out there and we could then fight for those towns to get that RCA money and get a couple of nù1lion dollars more and do the (inaudible) or turn around and give more citizens in the city of Carteret funds to fix their houses and some ofthese towns have taken it upon theirselves even though they know it is frivolous, etc., they continually fight their obligation He asked if the city of Carteret, as one @fthe towns that is a prescribed town to receive RCA money, would have standards in a law suit and if in fact they would, then he is going to ask the Housing and Urban Development people in Trenton for a list of all those communities that have an obligation and are shrugging their obligation. Then we should file suit against them to get fifty percent of their obligation in the form of $20,000.00 and we could give it out to the citizens of Carteret. He spoke shortly on this. He asked Attorney Coughlin to look into that for him. Attorney Couglùin said he would be happy to. He then said his initial concern is that the communities don't have the obligation to sell off their responsibility. They could say they can do it themselves. He commented if they don't have the obligation to sell them off how then could somebody, being a beneficiary of that action, bring action. Mayor Sica said he had done some preliminary reports and it showed as a receiving community we have standing. Upon MMS&C, by Counci]members Failace and Gutowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the meeting was declared open for public discussion. There being no further business or discussion upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and DuPont and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the meeting was adjourned at approximately 755 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ATHLEEN M B Municipal Clerk KMBllr 11 OOVEMBER 6, 1997 Mayor Sica Continued: PUBliC msœssIoo MEEflliK; ADJ<XJRNID ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------