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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996/10/03 Or;nBFP 1, 109f The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Council President James O'Brien, 7:30 P.M., Municipal CourtlPolice Facilty, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey on Thursday, October 3, 1996. rEr,tlL!~p I'EETEJG Upon individual roll call vote, the following were noted present: POLL c.~.L L Councilmember Deborah Bialowarczuk " James Failace " Jack Fazekas " William Feingold " James O'Brien " John Vesey, Jr. Noted absent was Mayor Peter 1. Sica. Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert A. Hedesh. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the pledge of allegiance led by Council President James O'Brien. PPf\VFD, PLEnGE OF ,^LLE"INICr The Clerk stated that on September 27, 1996, in full with the Open Public Meeting's Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The Home News & Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board. ST^TP1ENT OF ~~EETINr, The Clerk stated that Ordinance #96-23 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough ofCarteret held on September 19, 1996. It was duly published in The Home News & Tribune on September 24, 1996 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on October 3, 1996 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. nrr'HI^ÎWJ=: #0')-23 ï!n P.^PKHJr, - CFPT.^ HI Hn!'PS C.^PTFnET .^vnl!w 1 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Failace and unanimous atTIrmative vote of the full membership present, the Council President declared the Public Hearing to be open: PUBLIC IIE.^.P p.l(~ OCTOBEr. 3, 1996 PUBLIC Ronna Pearl, Library Director said that she is afraid of the domino effect ifthi" Ordinance is put into effect and if it goes up to Pershing Avenue and Carteret Avenue. The next block is Pershing Avenue and Emerson Street where the Library is. If there is no restricted parking on Pershing and Emerson, they will have a major problem. They won't have any parking for the Library patrons. From what she's read in the paper, this Ordinance will restrict on the other streets from...(inaudible). !-:Ef.RIiiG CO;\ IT. Council President O'Brien noted that it will be one half-hour parking from Atlantic to Pershing and no parking from Carteret Avenue down to ......(inaudible). Ronna Pearl said that right now there are many cars that are parked on the island between Pershing & Emerson because these people commute to New York. Right now it reduces the amount of parking available to Library patrons. She asked them to consider making no parking between 6:00 AM. . to 9:00 AM. on the island from Pershing to Emerson. Then people wouldn't park there all day long from 6:00 in the morning until 6:00 at night and there will be more space for library patrons. Council President O'Brien said that right now the Council.....(inaudible).....for the kids in Columbus School. They can discuss this at the next Agenda and they can always amend this ordinance. Borough Attorney Hedesh noted that it will probably just require another ordinance. Ronna Pearl said that there already is one in effect from 1970 and that ordinance prohibits parking on Carteret Avenue from 6:00 AM. to 9:00 AM. between the intersection ofCarteret Avenue and it ran to Carteret Avenue and Emerson Street. She said that she appreciates anything that they will take into consideration. She realizes that the school situation has caused a lot of problems. She just wants to make them aware that without access to the Library, people will not be able to get there. HU.RI:~G CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Council President declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. 2 Borough Attorney Robert A Hedesh suggested that the Council table this Ordinance because there was a conversation between the Police Department and the Mayor that he heard about. "~~ OCTOBFR 3, 1 qgf He does not know what the conversation was. The police had some input to this, but he found out about it afterwards. cm1~ŒNTS cmllT. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Vesey T fiB LEn ORDINANCE #96-23 "AMENDING CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, SECTION 254-21, ENTITLED "NO PARKING CERTAIN HOURS" was tabled. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Approved: October 3, 1996 Introduced: September 19, 1996 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: September 24, 1996 Hearing Held: October 3, 1996 Tabled: October 3, 1996 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 Vesey and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all resolutions. ~1EETP!r, OPE~'En - PUBLIC InpUT ON PESOLlITIO~!S 3 David Boland asked to speak on Resolution #96-277, concerning the bid on 3 Sharot Street. On September 23, 1996 there was an auction concerning that property. He attended it in hopes of purchasing that property. He followed the auction rules and bid on the property. There was no other individual there who counter-offered his bid. Mr. Hedesh accepted his bid. Prior to that auction, there was another auction. There was absolutely no interest at the first auction and there was no bid offered then. He said that he would like to explain to the Council, his opposition to their decision to reject his offer. He was the only one who bid and the only one interested in the property. He doesn't see where it would benefit Council to hold another auction on a piece of property that obviously, nobody is interested in. Those who have viewed and inspected that property can clearly see that it is a dilapidated building. OCTOBER 3, 1996 cm1Î1ENTS CON IT. It would need to be demolished and removed. Some would consider this property to be in an undesirable area of town and that would lead him to believe and obviously, the auctions, that no one is interested in the property. The Council would be ill advised to have another auction because basically, it would serve no purpose. Nobody is interested in the property. Most people cannot afford the expense to renovate the property. He said that he will. He will purchase the property and construct a new home there. He will pay to have it demolished and removed. He estimates that it will cost between $7,000.00 and $10,000.00 for demolition and clean up. He said that he will then invest another $70,000.00 to construct a brand new home on the property. It benefits the community and it benefits the Borough of Carteret. The Borough ofCarteret, right now, generates no tax revenue on that property. In reality, the property is just sitting there and the Borough loses money each and every day. He said that he wants to take the property over beautify the area, build a brand new home and generate a higher tax revenue for the Borough because now it receives none. Mr. Boland spoke about his real estate experience. Mr. Boland asked the Council to amend their decision, accept his offer and allow him to put them in a win-win situation. The Borough would immediately get tax revenue and we would beautify an eyesore to the community. He said that he doesn't request any kind of local or county grants or tax abatements. It comes clearly out of his pocket. He said that he buys, renovates and sells. It would serve no usefull purpose to hold another auction. Councilmember Failace asked if $1.00 was the starting bid. Borough Attorney Hedesh explained that this was a property that the Council was going to authorize a demolition on. Somebody at the Agenda Meeting suggested to put it up for sale and to let whoever buys it, demolish it. In effect, even the bid is $1.00, it's really probably $10,001.00. The stipulation is that the property has to be demolished within thirty days. That is a condition of the sale. Upon him taking title, within thirty days he must demolish the property or the town can come in, demolish it and lien the property. Mr. Boland agreed. Boorugh Attorney Hedesh noted that the minimum bid is $1.00 because of the restriction on it. [. Councilrnember Fazekas asked what the cost is to knock the building down. --.--- OCTOBER 3, 199f' Mr. Boland said that he estimates that it will cost $7,000.00 to $10,000.00. He said that he has to demolish it, clean it and remove it and then build a home. Cor~~Œ NTS COtlJIT. Borough Attorney Hedesh said that he has to get a demolition permit. He has to do it in compliance with the code, demolish it, remove it and grade the property. Councilmember Bialowarczuk asked about amending the resolution. Borough Attorney Hedesh said that this resolution can be voted down and then amend the Agenda to include a resolution to accept this bid. There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, the Council President declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. ~1EETP!r. CLOSEn RESOLUTION #96-272 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION f96-272 RAFFLE LI CENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Bialowarczuk ADOPTEr RESOLUTION #96-272 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAFFLE LICENSES TO CARTERET HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION, CARTERET POST NO. 263, A L., ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CHURCH & ST. JOSEPH CHURCH" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #96-273 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTIO~ #96-273 H.t1.~\O I CfI PP E n P fI.P. KIN r, SP/\ÇES 5 OCTOBER 3, 1996 Þ.DOPTEO Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Fazekas RESOLUTION #96-273 "CREATING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES AT 91 LOWELL STREET AND TWO (2) ON VIRGINIA AVENUE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. R(:SOlUT I Oil #96-274 .l\ßC TRl\iISFER - NEW CAPE II, INC. TO J\I~n Y 1\ LI OUORS, E!C. RESOLUTION #96-274 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. ß.DOPTED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and F ailace RESOLUTION #96-274 "AUTHORIZING PERSON- TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF AB.C. LICENSE #1201-32-040-004 FROM: NEW CAPE II, INC. TO: ATMIY A LIQUORS, INC." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarcmk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTIm1 #96-275 ABC TRA:JSFEf( - TIKLJ, EIC. TO RITE J\ID OF N. J., INC. RESOLUTION #96-275 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. f ADOPTEO Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #96-275 "AUTHORIZING PERSON- TO-PERSON & PLACE- TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF AB.C. LICENSE #1201-32-040-004 FROM: TIKU INe. TO: RITE AID OF NEW JERSEY, INe." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #96-276 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Vesey RESOLUTION #96-276 "AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LIABILITY CLAIM" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #96-277 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bialowarczuk and Fazekas RESOLUTION #96-277 "AUTHORIZING REJECTION OF BID AND RE- ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE OF BOROUGH OWNED PROPERTY - 3 SHAROT STREET" 7 was not adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialùwarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted No. OCTOßF~ 3, 190f RES0LIIT IOri #~E-'l75 (I)~I'T. PESOlUTI 0:1 1/9F-276 l'.ppnOVP:G PflY'1EtIT OF LII\ßILITY CL.(I p~ - r~IEVES .I\DOrTEn f'ISOLlITI ati #96-277 REJECTIi'IG B I r ~. RE- !,.r¡VE~TIS PIG 3 SH/\POT STREET ~IOT - ,I" nOPTEn OCTOBER 3, 1996 RESOLUTION #96-278 AUTHORIZE BInS - REP.lU RS TO FEDERAL BOULEVARD RESOLUTION #96-278 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. ADOPTED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Failace RESOLUTION #96-278 "AUTHORIZING PURCHASING AGENT TO ADVERTISE BIDS FOR REPAIRS TO FEDERAL BOULEVARD" was adopted Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. PESOlUTIon #90.-279 /\PPPOVHIG SETTLP1ENT - ~10NTECAL VO VS BOROUGH OF CARTERET RESOLUTION #96-279 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. ADOPTErJ Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Vesey RESOLUTION #96-279 "APPROVING SETTLEMENT - MONTECALVO VS. BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #9f-280 N1ENnH!r, PPOFESSImlAL SErVICES RESOLUTION #96-195 HEnESH ESQ. RE: MONTECALVO VS BOROUGH OF CARTERET RESOLUTION #96-280 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. R Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Bialowarczuk ADOPTED RESOLUTION #96-280 "AMENDING RESOLUTION #96-195 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - MONTECALVO VS BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #96-281 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Fazekas and Vesey RESOLUTION #96-281 "AMENDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICE RESOLUTION #95-268 JACOBS VS BOROUGH OF CAR TERET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #96-282 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. Upon Mrv1S&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Failace RESOLUTION #96-282 9 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX OVERPAYMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the atlirmative. OCTOBER 3, 199(\ PESOLlITI0N :119f-280 CON'T. PES0LUTIml fl96-281 1'~1HmH ~ PROFESSIOnAL SEP.VICES ?.ESOLlITION !1E: J.A.cnBS VS. BOPOUr-H (It=" CN)TEnET ADOPTEr) RESOLUTION #96-282 ?.EFU~ r) OF T.A.X aVE P.P ftY~1ErITS p.nOPTED OCTOBER 3, 19% RESOLunGri #96-283 APPOINTHiG cm1r'1UN ITV SERVICE - LI\RJ\ I A RESOLUTION #96-283 was introduced by the Council President and was referred to the Council for action. f,nOPTEr Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Bialowarczuk RESOLUTION #96-283 "APPOINTING COMMUNITY SERVICE AIDE - LOIS M. LARAIA IN THE WELFARE DEP ARTMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. RESOlUTIO¡¡ #96-284 r.PPOnHt1ENT TO HCUS I:JG /\UTI:ORITV - STIGLIC RESOLUTION #96-284 was introduced by the Council President Councilmember Bialowarczuk stated that the Mayor requested Thomas Stiglic. /\f10PTEn Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Fazekas RESOLUTION #96-284 "APPOINTING MEMBER TO CARTERET HOUSING AUTHORITY" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas Feingold and Vesey voted in the aftìrmative. AGENDA /'~1Ei~ DE D Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Agenda was amended to include Resolution #96-285. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affilmative. 10 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Bialowarczuk and uanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened to the public on Resolution #96-285, accepting Bid for Sale of Property - 3 Sharot Street. There being no comments or objections from the audience present, the meeting was closed to the public, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. RESOLUTION #96-285 was referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Vesey RESOLUTION #96-285 "ACCEPTING BID FOR SALE OF PROPERTY - 3 SHAROT STREET" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Bialowarczuk said that she was a little out of it last week and she didn't remember seeing this, otherwise, she would have discussed it. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey 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, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. 11 The Clerk stated that they have to amend the Agenda to include an ABC Transfer application in regards to Sail Inn. OCTOBE P 3, 1 q96 AGP!f)/'I /'¡~~E tiDE ì CLOSED r.ESOLUTION #96-285 ÞCCEPTINr, BIO ... 3 SHÞRnT ST. f..nOPTEn cm1~1E ~!TS Pf\Yt1HIT OF BILLS APPLIC.l\TIn~IS - SAIL INti OCTOBER 3, 1996 Þ.PPLIC/\~IOi¡ - S/\IL INfi¡ con IT. Borough Attorney Hedesh explained that there was an application for transfer of Sail Inn. They tabled that because the license had been seized by the Department of the Treasury, the State of New Jersey for back taxes. He forwarded a letter to the ABC requesting guidance on that application. Subsequent to that, the successful person went in and paid the lien on the back taxes. We have a copy of the Certificate of Sale and the taxes have been paid on it. There is an individual now who owns that license pursuant to a sale by the Department of Treasury. The gentleman came into the Borough Hall yesterday or today and he spoke to him on the phone from the Clerk's Office. He has placed the application before the Borough. He told the purchaser that we have not received an answer from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and so, consequently, he didn't know if it was in our jurisdiction to take action on this. He told him that ifhe had the application in today, he would recommend to the Council that they accept the application, send it to the Police Department and the various departments in order to do the review. Then, by the time our departments get their review done, he will have gotten an answer from the Alcoholic Beverage Control in order to advise the Council whether they can act on it, approve the transfer or not. For him to wait until we got that answer, would not necessarily be fair to the person who put up the money to buy the license. N~E¡¡D!' N1EHnF.:n Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Vesey and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the Agenda was amended to include the application for ABC Transfer from Sail Inn to Nick Girodano. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bialowarczuk, Failace, Fazekas, Feingold and Vesey voted in the affirmative. !IPPLICqrOfI - C!',RTE ~ET VOLUfHEER FIRE CO. #2 The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of applications from Carteret Volunteer Fire Co. #2 concerning approval of new members Louis Muzyka, Kevin Gomm, Ir. and Bernard Grilletti. Upon MMS&C, by CounciJmembers Vesey and Fazekas and unanimous affirmative vote of the fhll membership present, it was ordered to be approved. 12 The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from Nick Giordano concerning the transfer of ABC License #1201-33-027-002 previously held by Francis Melnizek. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Failace and Vesey und unanimous affirmative vote of the fbll membership present, it was ordered to be received and sent to the Police Department for investigation. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a communication from the Bayshore Conference of Mayors concerning a resolution supporting No Early Release of Criminals and a Resolution Supporting a Proposal to Close the N. 1. Diagnostic Facility in Avenel. It was ordered to be received and placed on file. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a communication concerning notification of new channels and rate change. It was ordered to be received and placed on file. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of an application from PSE&G concerning a Freshwater Wetlands Permit, Natural Gas Distribution System for New Construction. It was ordered to be received and placed on file. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: Clerk's Office - September 1996; to Treasurer $863.00. Fire Department - August 1996. All reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS: Committee Chairman O'Brien reported that the work is still going on in Borough Hall, as far as the electrical upgrade. Hopefully, it will be done within the next few weeks. Bids for the front steps will be opened next Monday. He reported Progress. 13 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairman Failace reported that he spoke with Patrick DeBlasio this week and they will start putting together a quasi-budget for next year, meaning the anticipated revenues they have this year, the same expenses as this year, plus a small percent increase to see where our shortfall will be, earlier than January 1, 1997. Whether we get the revenues from the State or not is another story. We applied for some FEMA money for the snow storms last year. OCTOBER 3, 1996 fI,PPL ICATIml P"BC TPNlSFER - SAIL INN TO NICK r,IORDMIO cm1~~lIÎI I U\T I ON BAYSHOPE CmlFEPPICE OF '1/\y()PS cmmml IC.~TION Cm~C,lI.sT (Þ.BLEVISION cm1~1lJ~1 I CAT I ON PSH:r, PEPORTS - nEP ÞPT'1EtiTS 5T J'.~I n I 1\1r, Cm1~1ITTEES OCTOBER 3, 1996 STANDING COMMITTEES COf'j'T. We applied for $22,000.00 and received $16,000.00. It hasn't been decided yet whether we'll put it in the budget this year or use it for surplus next year. He reported Progress. FIRE: Committee Chairman Fazekas welcomed the new members to Volunteer Co. #2. He reported that this October 12, 1996 is an open house at the Carteret Fire Department from 12:00 noon to 4:00 P.M. He invited everybody to take part in it and said that it's a good way to look and see what is going on in the firehouse and to meet a lot or the volunteer's and non-volunteer's. PARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairman Bialowarczuk reported that the reason the Mayor is not there this evening is because his sister had emergency, bypass surgery. She is doing fine and he is on his way back to Carteret. The Park's Department is moving along. The Recreation Commission is working on the Halloween Parade at this time. This coming week there will be a meeting. Beverly Hedesh has gotten a lot of the paperwork back from the people who are participating. They will be having more frequent meetings. She reported Progress. POLICE:. Committee Chairman Feingold reported that he is continuing his ride along program. Last Saturday from 2:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., he rode with Patrolman Stroka. They took active part in doing everything from quelling domestic disputes to disbursing juveniles to generally enforcing traffic and criminal laws in the Borough ofCarteret. Officer Stroka did a fine job orienting him toward his zone, which at that particular time was Chrome. Things were very quiet there, the deterrent affect of our officer's presence known in the town. He said that he's seen a marked input since he became Commissioner almost two years ago. Today, from 7:00 AM. until 6:00 P.m., he rode with the Traffic Bureau. He was with Officer Makwinski and they handled the heavy traffic jam at the turnpike early in the morning. They went over to Columbus School and West Carteret enforcing traffic laws. Officer Makwinski has a very good handle on how to distinguish a time of when a warning is appropriate to when a summons is appropriate. He uses his discretion very well. That's important for the public's perception of our police oftìcers as well as enforcemem. He said that he rode from 5:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. with Officer Huchko. They wrote thirty-five (35) summonses in an hour and one half. They had a àetail where Officer McFadden would sit in a plain motor vehicle and tip them off by radio as to who is running the red light. They were pulling over seven people at a time. Officer Huchko is one of our tìnest officers. If they all were like Officer Huchko, Carteret would be a safer place in which to Jive. He reponed a lot of progress in the Police Department. 1/1 PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairman Vesey reported that leafbags are available down at the Borough Garage. They will not pick up leaves until November 1st. If your neighbor can't make it, you can pick up the bags for them. He reported that potholes are being repaired. Anybody that has any potholes or knows of any should call and they'll take care of it. Committee Chairman Vesey reported that the price to fix the roof at the garage is approximately $4,700.00 which is grant money, not taxpayers money. With Ted Surick not there, he hates to say it, but they're doing a good job down there. He reported Progress. MUNICIPAL GARAGE SERVICES: Committee Chairman Failace said that he spoke to Willie Kolibas last week who assured him that the cherry picker would be ready to go for tree cutting and so forth. He spoke to Vic Kazio last week and he said that it is ready to go. He reported Progress. Council President O'Brien issued the following Proclamation on behalf of the Mayor: PROCLAMA TION CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY WHEREAS, the members ofthe Italian-American Social Club of Carteret are devoting their efforts toward implanting the example of the courage and progressive ideals of Christopher Columbus in the hearts and minds of all our people; and WHEREAS, we must individually dedicate ourselves to these principles as the major bulwark against totalitarianism; and NOW, THEREFORE, I, PETER 1. SICA, Mayor of the Borough of Carteret, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey do hereby proclaim MONDAY, OCTOBER 14,1996 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS DAY 15 in the Borough of Carteret and request that all nationalities of this Borough stand allied with the Italian Citizenry in helping them observe this Patriotic Day of their Compatriot, Christopher Columbus, whose name shall be honored at the Flag Raising Ceremony conducted at the front of Borough Hall on Monday, October 14, 1996, at 10:00 AM. FURTHER, I, PETER 1. SICA, Mayor of the Borough of Carteret do hereby proclaim nCTnRFP 1, lO()F STM!nHIG Cm1~1ITTEES C0NIT. pp.OCL.I\~~ATIn~l - COLlJ~~BlJS nAY OCTOBEr 3, 1996 PROcLA·1f1TIml - COLU~1ßUS [)1\Y MONDAY, OCTOBER 14,1996 be designated as ITALIAN-AMERICAN DAY in the Borough ofCarteret and hereby order the Flag of Italy to be displayed at Borough Hall this day in honor of all Italian- Americans who fought and died to save the freedoms of the United States of America. PUBLIC nIScLJSSIml - 5 ~~INUTE lHlIT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Failace and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened to the public. George Malek referred to Communication # 18 from Comcast Cablevision and said that the people should not have to pay extra money. An unidentified person mentioned changing cable companies. Borough Attorney Hedesh advised that we have a contract with Cablevision for ten years. At the end of that contract it probably could be bid. Mr. Malek complained about paying for so many commercials. There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Vesey and Bialowarczuk and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ß , KATHLEEN M. B Y, ~/ ------, Municipal Clerk KMB/vc }; COUNCIL MEETING BUILDING ESCROW Schiappa, Joseph Zielinski, Deborah $350.00 551 .74 OCTOBER 03,1996 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PATFII CK#8164-8274 HILL AREA SEWER IMPROVEMENTS Consolidated Rail TOTAL CHARGES TO 1996 BUDGET TOTAL CHARGES TO 1995 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 901.74 18,448.62 785.00 79,371.59 1 ,468.43 68,144.37 1 ,466.85 0.00 704,627.87 1,067.52 240.00 0.00 $876,521.99