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Home My Public Portal About2004/08/26 \ AUGUST 26, 2004 The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of COUNOL :MEETING Carteret was called to order by Council President Ronald G. Rios approximately 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 26, 2004, Municipal Court/police Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmember Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Frank Parisi " Ronald Rios " Joseph Sitarz " Brian Sosnowski Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Noted absent was Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. NOTED ABSENT The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Prayer and The PRAYER, PLEDGE Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Ronald Rios. OF ALLEGIANCE The Clerk stated that on January 6, 2004, the 2004 Annual Meeting STATE:MENT OF Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The Star-Ledger :MEETING NOTICE and posted on the bulletin board. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous APPROVAL OF affirmative vote of the full membership present, the minutes of July MINUTES 22, 2004 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Council President Rios presented a commendation to Florence COMMENDATION Wawrzynski for her twenty five years of service to the Borough. FLORENCE WA WRZYNSKI, LIBRARY Councilmember Randy Krum presented a commendation to Fire COMMENDATION Captain William Richert for his twenty nine years of service to the CAPTAIN WILLIAM Borough. RIŒŒRT, FIRE DEP ART:MENT ORDINANCE #04- 26 was introduced and adopted on First Reading ORDINANCE # 04-26 and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public AMENDING & Hearing to be held on September 9, 2004, upon MMS&C, by SUPPLE:MENTING Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote, a-IAPTER 160, RE: Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski BOARDING & voted in the affirmative. ROOMING HOUSES ORDINANCE #04-26 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 160, ENTITLED LAND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" 1 AUGUST 26, 2004 .MEETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placed on the table for public review prior to the meeting in accordance with the Rules of Council and upon PUBLIC INPUT ON MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous ALL RESOLUTIONS affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was opened for public input on all Resolutions/Agenda items and any new business. COMMENTS Leonard Scheno asked about Resolution #04-248, Refund of Tax and/or Sewer User Fees. Council President Rios explained that it was for three homeowners. Leonard Scheno said something should be done with how the flat rate on the sewer user fee is paid. He explained how he felt homeowners should be charged and said he felt it should be charged on a homeowner's water usage. Al Such spoke about the traffic on Roosevelt Avenue in West Carteret and the Turnpike. He said the Turnpike has been in contact with him about this issue and explained that the Mayor and Council should be alert to this information; then he continued to explain. Councilmember Rios explained that the Turnpike told the Mayor and Council that Phase I of the Turnpike will start in the fall of 2004. He briefly explained. Al Such said he felt the Mayor and Council should know what is going on. Councilmember Krum explained Phase II and said the Council has sat down with the Turnpike concerning all phases. Al Such said he felt there is much to be learned and planned concerning traffic control. He said he felt that a town is judged by its Main Street. Councilmember Rios said the Turnpike keeps our professionals well informed of what is going on and it is not being ignored and lower Roosevelt Avenue is not being ignored either. He explained. Al Such asked how the public is being informed about the traffic. Councilmember Rios said there were public hearings on both phases which informed the public. :MEETING CLOSED There being no further comments or objections to the Resolutions, Council President Rios declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present. 2 AUGUST 26, 2004 Councilmember Joseph Sitarz presented a commendation to police COMMENDATION Officer Edward DeFelice for his twenty three years of service to the EDWARD DEFELICE, Borough. POLICE OFFICER Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and unanimous MOTION TO AMEND TIffi AGENDA affirmative vote of the full membership present a motion was made to amend the Agenda to include Resolutions #04-270, #04-271 and #04- 272. The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections CONSENT AGENDA on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #04-247 to #04-272 were approved. Councilmember Parisi abstained on Resolution #04-265 and voted in the affirmative on all other Resolutions. RESOLUTION #04-247 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-247 DIRECTING TIffi and referred to the Council for action. ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-247 "DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF V ARlOUS RAFFLE LICENSES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-248 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-248 and referred to the Council for action. REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER USER FEES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-248 "AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 3 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-249 RESOLUTION #04-249 was introduced by Council President Rios AWARD OF BID- and referred to the Council for action. HILL DISTRICT STORMWATER IMPROVE:MENT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples PROJECT RESOLUTION #04-249 "AWARDING CONTRACT FOR HILL DISTRICT STORMW A TER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-250 RESOLUTION #04-250 was introduced by Council President Rios PROPERTY TAX and referred to the Council for action. CANCELLATION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-250 "PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-251 RESOLUTION #04-251 was introduced by Council President Rios AUTHORIZING and referred to the Council for action. MAYOR TO EXECUIE CDBG GRANT APPLICATION Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-251 "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CDBG AGREEMENT" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 4 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-252 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-252 and referred to the Council for action. AUIHORIZING MAYOR TOEXECUfE TWA FOR :MERIDIAN II Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-252 "AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE T.W.A.- MERIDIAN II" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-253 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-253 and referred to the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT, ITS DEPOTS, INC RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples COMPUTER SUPPORT & TEŒINICAL RESOLUTION #04-253 SERVICES "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE ITS DEPOTS, INC. FOR COMPUTER SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-254 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-254 and referred to the Council for action. BUDGET INSERTION- $5,000.00, RE: CLIO<. IT OR TIO<.ET GRANT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-254 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $5,000.00 THE 2004 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE CLICK IT OR TICKET GRANT" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 5 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-255 RESOLUTION #04-255 was introduced by Council President Rios LISTING and referred to the Council for action. CERTIFICATES OF TAX SALE FOR FORECLOSlÆE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-255 "A RESOLUTION LISTING CERTIFICATES OF TAX SALE SCHEDULED FOR FORECLOSURE" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-256 RESOLUTION #04-256 was introduced by Council President Rios ENDORSING FY2004 and referred to the Council for action. N)DOT DISCRETIONARY AID APPLICATION, RE: Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples MARION STREET RESOLUTION #04-256 "ENDORSING FY 2004 NJDOT DISCRETIONARY AID GRANT APPLICATION" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-257 RESOLUTION #04-257 was introduced by Council President Rios AUTHORIZING and referred to the Council for action. APPLICATION TO 1HE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD, RE: CARTERET Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples PORT AUTHORITY RESOLUTION #04-257 "RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5A-4" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 6 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-258 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-258 and referred to the Council for action. AUIHORIZING APPLICATION TO TIffi LOCAL FINANCE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples BOARD, RE: SPEGAL I11PROVE:MENT RESOLUTION #04-258 DISTRICT "RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-ll (c)" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-259 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-259 and referred to the Council for action. AUIHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUfE 2004 OFFICE ON AGING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples AGREE:MENT WITH MIDDLESEX COUNtY RESOLUTION #04-259 "AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE 2004 BOROUGH OF CARTERET OFFICE ON AGING GRANT AGREEMENT WITH MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-260 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-260 and referred to the Council for action. APPOINTING SœOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-260 "APPOINTING SCHOOL TRAFFIC GUARDS FOR THE 2004-2005 SEASON" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 7 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-261 RESOLUTION #04-261 was introduced by Council President Rios AMENDING and referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION # 04-223 VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-261 "AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-223 PROVIDING FOR A CAR TERET VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-262 RESOLUTION #04-262 was introduced by Council President Rios APPOINTING GLORIA and referred to the Council for action. LISICXI TO TIffi VETERANS AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-262 "APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE CARTERET VETERAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-263 RESOLUTION #04-263 was introduced by Council President Rios APPROVING and referred to the Council for action. DESIGNATION OF BOUNDARIES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-263 "APPROVING DESIGNATION OF BOUNDARIES OF REDEVELOPMENT AREA MAP- ROOSEVELT AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK REDEVELOPMENT AREA" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 8 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION #04-264 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-264 and referred to the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES-GENOVA BURNS & VERNOIA, Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RE: ONGOING DISOPLINARY & RESOLUTION #04-264 LITIGATION MATTERS "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- GENOV A BURNS & VERNOIA" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-265 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-265 and referred to the Council for action. AUIHORIZING AGREE:MENT-FMBA LOCAL # 367-EMS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-265 "AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND THE FMBA, LOCAL #367 (EMS DNISION)" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Parisi abstained. RESOLUTION #04-266 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-266 PROFESSIONAL and referred to the Council for action. SERVICES-JAMES CLARKIN, RE: SPEOAUZED LEGAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples SERVICES RESOLUTION #04-266 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- JAMES F. CLARKIN, III, ESQ." ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 9 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-267 RESOLUTION #04-267 was introduced by Council President Rios A<XEPTING SOLE and referred to the Council for action. SUPERVISION OF PROPERTY DIVIDED BYMUNIOPAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples BOUNDARY WITH WOODBRIDGE RESOLUTION #04-267 "ACCEPTING SOLE SUPERVISION OF PROPERTY DNIDED BY MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY WITH WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-268 RESOLUTION #04-268 was introduced by Council President Rios AUTHORIZING and referred to the Council for action. MAYOR TO EXECUIE OPEN SPACE RECREATION GRANT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-268 "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING OPEN SPACE, RECREATION AND FARM LAND AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION # 04-269 RESOLUTION #04-269 was introduced by Council President Rios APPROVING FIREWORKS FOR and referred to the Council for action. 1HE E1HNIC FESTIVAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-269 "RESOLUTION APPROVING FIREWORKS ADOPTED FOR THE ETHNIC FESTIVAL" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 10 AUGUST 26, 2004 RESOLUTION # 04-270 RESOLUTION #04-270 was introduced by Council President Rios APPROVING and referred to the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, T&M ASS OOATE S Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RESOLUTION #04-270 "APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT- T&M ASSOCIATES" ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-271 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-271 and referred to the Council for action. AUIHORIZING E:MERGENCY CONTRACT WITH Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples INSURANCE RESTORATION RESOLUTION #04-271 SPEOAUSTS,INC "AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH INSURANCE RESTORATION SPECIALISTS, INC." was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. RESOLUTION #04-272 was introduced by Council President Rios RESOLUTION # 04-272 and referred to the Council for action. AUIHORIZING SUPPLY AGREE:MENT WITH TURNPIKE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples RECYCLING CENTER RESOLUTION #04-272 "AUTHORIZING SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH THE TURNPIKE RECYCLING CENTER" was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, ADOPTED Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. 11 AUGUST 26, 2004 COMMUNICATIONS: The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the SOUTH PLAINFIELD Borough of South Plainfield - Resolution opposing New York City waste transport plan. MONROE & The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Communication from the TINTON FALLS Borough of Monroe and the Borough of Tinton Falls - Resolutions supporting Financial Aid for Military Reservists and National Guard members deployed in the Global War on Terror. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present all Communications were ordered to be received and placed on file. MOTION TO AMEND Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sitarz and unanimous 1HE BILL LIST affirmative vote of the full membership present, a motion was made to amend the bill list to include $78.00 for Abe Radwan, umpire. PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Parisi and Sitarz all bills appearing on the prepared list properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid as amended. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Krum, Naples, Parisi, Rios, Sitarz and Sosnowski voted in the affirmative. REPORTS The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following reports: DEP ART:MENT 1. Clerk's Office-July 2004 2. Inspection of Buildings-June 2004 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Sosnowski and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, all reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. STANDING BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chairperson Naples said the COMMITTEES restoration of Borough Hall will take twelve to eighteen months and all offices will be relocated; she briefly explained. She said everyone should be out by September 30, 2004. She said bus shelters have been upgraded and are being maintained on a daily basis. 'She said files would be moved out of Borough Hall and old files will be reviewed and sorted through. She reported progress. 12 --~ AUGUST 26, 2004 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Parisi STANDING said all is well as far as finances. He said there is no tax increase on COMMITTEES the Municipality side. He said the sewer bills went out and they are due September 15,2004. FIRE: Committee Chairperson Krum spoke about the Weapons of Mass Destruction Class that the Fire Department attended. He said three Volunteer Firefighters are in the fire academy and congratulated Volunteer Firefighter Susan Bodnar on her graduation from the academy. He spoke about the child seat inspection that was held by the Fire Department. He said the theft proof ignition switches were installed in the ambulances. He spoke about the Fire Department's EMS becoming a part of the county-wide task force and briefly explained. He said two Firefighters attended a Juvenile Fire Setter Conference and spoke about the program. He spoke about a defibulater that was donated to the Senior Center. He reported progress. pARKS & RECREATION: Committee Chairperson Rios said Ethnic Day and the Mayor's Children's Charity Trust Fund Carnival will be held in Carteret Park from September 2nd through September 5th and briefly gave the details. He said the temporary workers will be finishing up this week. He spoke about the town working with the Department of Agriculture concerning the problem with the Asian Longhorned Beetle. He gave their phone number and said infected trees would be removed at no cost to homeowners. He reported continued progress in Parks. He gave the sign up dates, fees and start up dates for Y ogaIFlex Aerobics, Line Dancing and Salsa Classes. He spoke about the Halloween Parade which will be held on October 30" and the Halloween House Lighting Contest which will be judged on October 24th and 25th. He said there will be a pumpkin and scarecrow patch on October 30th and briefly gave the details on each program sponsored by the Recreation Department. He said the Fall Yard Sale will be held around town on September 11th and 1 ih. He reported continued progress in Recreation. POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz said beginning in September, the Carteret police Department will participate in a county-wide Child Safety Program and gave the details. He said National Night Out was held on August 3rd which is getting bigger every year thanks to Susan Skoczpiec who runs the program. He spoke about the cameras that are being installed in the three new police cars. He said the flags on Washington A venue will be changed seasonally. He reported progress. 13 AUGUST 26, 2004 STANDING PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Sosnowski said recycling COMMITTEES is being picked up Monday through Friday and branches must be bundled and tied and called in for pick up. He spoke about the handicapped parking spaces and said if a handicapped parking space is no longer needed residents should contact Police Headquarters. He said the old ambulance has been painted and they are looking into converting it into a dump with a lift tailgate. He said the sweepers are up and running and the Jet Vac truck has been repaired. He reported progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples wished all students returning to school Thursday, September 2nd a safe school year on behalf of the Mayor and Council. She said the architect hired by the school board will be available for questions, concerns and suggestions at a meeting September 14, 2004 at the high school. She said some of the Crossing Guards may be relocated a little due to elimination of some bus routes, and the bus routes will be reviewed as well. She said the clock tower area by the high school will be sodded by the Borough and the School Board will water the area. There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by ADJOURNED Councilmembers Sitarz and Parisi and unanimous affirmative vote of the full membership present, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~:~MC- Municipal Clerk KMB/cp 14