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APRIL 20, 2006
The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the orough of COUNCIL MEETING
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman app oximately
6:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 20, 2006, Municipal C urt/Police
Facility, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
- Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Ronald Rios
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Noted absent was Councilmember Joseph Sitarz. NOTED ABSENT
The meeting was opened with a moment of Silent Pray r and The PRAYER, PLEDGE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. OF ALLEGIANCE
The Clerk stated that the 2006 Annual Notice was mailed to The Home STATEMENT OF
News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulleti board on MEETING NOTICE
-~ January 3,2006.
Mayor Reiman presented a Mayoral Commendation to D uty Chief tvL\YORAL
James V. Hojecki who is retiring after thirty one years as a Borough COMMENDATION:
DEPUTY CHIEF
police officer. Mayor Reiman congratulated Deputy Ch' f Hojecki JAMES V. HOJECKl
and wished him good luck on his retirement in Florida.
Deputy Chief Hojecki thanked everyone on behalf of him elf and his
family. He thanked all the Crossing Guards and Police fficers that
were in attendance and said he felt they have nothing but e best for
their future here in Carteret with their jobs and said they know how
much he loved them all. He said knew they would be in he best of
hands and they all have the community at heart just as he ways tried
to. He spoke about the young officers that have made arteret and
Carteret Police Department proud and said he felt the ommunity
would be served well and everyone would be fine. He s id he will
miSS everyone.
At approximately 6:35 P.M. Mayor Reiman said we would e having a RECESS
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five minute recess.
At approximately 6:40 P.M. the meeting was reconven d. Upon MEETING
individual roll call, the following were noted present, Coun ilmembers RECONVENED
Vincent Bellino, Jorge Diaz, Randy Krum, Susan Naples d Ronald
Rios. Councilmember Joseph Sitarz was noted absent.
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APPROVAL Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers R os and Diaz and unanimous
OF MINUTES affirmative vote of the five (5) Council embers present, the minutes
of March 9 & 30, 2006 were approved a transcribed and engrossed by
the Clerk.
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PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers iaz and Rios and unanimous
2006 BUDGET affirmative vote of the five (5) Counc i members present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing on the 2006 Local Municipal Budget to be
open:
Mayor Reiman briefly explained and s id the final budget document
will be presented in June or July.
HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objection to the 2006 Local Municipal
Budget, the Mayor declared the Publi Hearing to be closed, upon
MMS&C, by Councilmembers Dia and Rios and unammous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Council embers present.
Mayor Reiman introduced Dale Leubne ofT&M Associates.
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DALE LEUBNER Dale Leubner gave an update on the pgrade for the basketball and
T&M ASSOCIATES tennis courts in Carteret Park which ar in need of repairs. He briefly
explained the project. He said they h e applied to Green Acres for
five hundred thousand dollars which is o hundred and fifty thousand
dollars in a no interest loan and two hu dred and fifty thousand dollars
in a grant. He said he felt it was a ood project and Green Acres
should be in favor of it.
Mayor Reiman said we can only proce with the project if we receive
the Green Acres funding.
Councilmember Rios said this project s long overdue and felt that it
will greatly serve the youth of the com unity since the basketball and
tennis courts are used frequently.
Councilmember Naples asked if the would be putting on a new
surface.
Mr. Leubner said the cracks will b seal coated and the eXlstmg
pavement will be color coated. It wil have a fresh look to it but the
pavement will not be removed and repl ced. -
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous
CLOSED affirmative vote of the five (5) Conn i Imembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing on he Borough's Green Acres
Development Application for Carter t Park Basketball and Tennis
Court Renovations to be open:
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APRIL 20, 2006
There being no comments or objections to Public Hea ng on the HEARING CLOSED
Borough's Green Acres Development Application for C eret Park
Basketball and Tennis Court Renovations, the Mayor d clared the
Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilme bers Rios
and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present.
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ORDINANCE #06-31 was introduced and adopted on Fir tReading, ORDINANCE #06~31
upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz. Upo individual "\~!END!NG ZONI'-JG
roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Napl sand Rios ORDI0:A0:CE TO\1Ç'ERS FOR
voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted bsent. COM:YfUNIC.UIONS
"\0:TEN'-J"\S
ORDINANCE #06-31
"AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING CODE 0 THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET TO PERMIT TOWE S
FOR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS ONL
ON MUNICIPAL OWNED PROPERTY"
ORDINANCE #06-32 was introduced and adopted on Fi st Reading ORDINANCE #06~32
and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public .\MENDING CIt.\PTER 1
GENEIL\L PROVISIO'-JS &
- Hearing to be held on May 4, 2006, upon M S&C, by
CHAPTER 198 PROPERTY
Councilmembers Rios and Bellino. Upon individual rol call vote, ~BI'-JTENANCE
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios ted in the
affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
ORDINANCE #06-32
"AMENDING CHAPTER I ENTITLED GENERAL PR VISIONS
AND CHAPTER 198 ENTITLED PROPERTY MAINTE ANCE OF
THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERE "
The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-20 was introduced and p ssed upon ORDINANCE #06~20
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Cou il held on AMENDI'-JG &
SUPPLE~IENTING
March 30, 2006. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on CHAPTER 25, FIRE
April 4, 2006 with notice that it will be considered for fi al passage DEPART~!E!'.:T
after Public Hearing to be held on April 20, 2006 at ap roximately
~ 6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general public and according o law, she
read the Ordinance, by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unammous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
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APIUL 20, 2006
HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections o the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be losed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Rios and unar . mous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rio and Diaz -
ORDINANCE # 6-20
"AMENDING & SUPPLEMEN rING CHAPTER 25
ENTITLED FIRE DEPART iIENT OF CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CAR TERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual f( II call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Ric s voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: Antil 20 2006
Introduced: Mar h 30 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Am I 4 2006
Hearing held: Anri 20 2006
Approved by: Mavor Daniel . Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anri 25 2006
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The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-21 wa introduced and passed upon
ORDINANCE #06~21 First Reading at a Regular Meeting of he Borough Council held on
AI\IENDI!'.:G &
SUPPLEI\IENTING March 30, 2006. It was duly published' a the Home News Tribune on
THE CODE, BOROUGH April 4, 2006 with notice that it will b considered for final passage
OFFICIALS after Public Hearing to be held on Ap il 20, 2006 at approximately
6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted or the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general pub ic and according to law, she
read the Ordinance, by title.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers I iaz and Rios and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Counci members present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
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HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objectiom to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and nanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz
ORDINANCE #06-21
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEME1-- TING
THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERE "
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was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Coun ilmembers ADOPTED
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: ADril 20 2006
Introduced: March 30 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: ADril 4 2006
Hearing held: Anril 20 2006
Approved by: Mavor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anril 25 2006
The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-22 was introduced and p ssed upon ORDINJ\NCE #06~22
- First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Coun il held on .\ME!'.:DING &
SUPPLE~!E!'.:TI!'.:G THE
March 30, 2006. It was duly published in the Home News rribune on CODE TO PROHIBIT
April 4, 2006 with notice that it will be considered for fi al passage THE OPEIL\TION OF
after Public Hearing to be held on April 20, 2006 at ap¡: oximately LOW SPEED VEHICLES
(LSV's) IN THE
6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies BOROUGH
were made available to the general public and according o law, she
read the Ordinance, by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and nammous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, he Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, he Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon Ml\ S&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Bellino and unanimous affirmat ve vote of
- the five (5) Councilmembers present.
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APRIL 20, 2006
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Ric and Diaz
ORDINANCE # 6-22
"AMENDING & SUPPLEME 'TING THE CODE
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTE T TO PROHIBIT THE
OPERATION OF LOW SPEED VEH CLES (LSVs) ON PUBLIC -
ROADWAYS WITHIN TI E BOROUGH"
I\DOP1'ED was finally adopted. Upon individual r II call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Ri s voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: An ril202006
Introduced: Mar h 30 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Ac ril42006
Hearing held: Anri 20 2006
Approved by: Mavor Daniel . Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anri 25 2006
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ORDINANCE #06~23 The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-23 wa introduced and passed upon
AMENDING ARTICLE I, First Reading at a Regular Meeting of he Borough Council held on
VEHICLES & TRAFFIC March 30, 2006. It was duly published n the Home News Tribune on
April 4, 2006 with notice that it will b considered for final passage
after Public Hearing to be held on Ap I 20, 2006 at approximately
6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted 0 the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general put lic and according to law, she
read the Ordinance, by title.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers B ios and Diaz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Counci members present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objection to the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and una imous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present. -
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APRIL 20, 2006
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz
ORDINANCE #06-23
"AMENDING ARTICLE I, GENERAL PROVISIO '\IS;
TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS, OF CHi J>TER
- 254 ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF T HE
CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Coun ilmembers ADOPTED
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the Lffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: Anril 20 2006
Introduced: March 30 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Aoril 4 2006
Hearing held: Anril 20 2006
Approved by: Mavor Daniel 1. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anril 26 2006
Mayor Reiman explained that this was for street swee ing at the COMMENTS
request of the parishioners.
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The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-24 was introduced and p ssed upon ORI)INANCE #06~24
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Coun il held on AUTHORIZING THE
March 30, 2006. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on ACQUlSITIO!'.: OF
April 4, 2006 with notice that it will be considered for fi al passage CERßIN REAL
PROPERTY
after Public Hearing to be held on April 20, 2006 at ap roximately
6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general public and according o law, she
read the Ordinance, by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unammous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Pub1ic Hearing to be open:
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There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon M iIS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unanimous affirmat ve vote of
the five (5) Counci1members present.
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APRIL 20, 2006
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rio and Diaz
ORDINANCE # 6-24
"AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORI E THE ACQUISITION
OF CERTAIN REAL PROP ERTY WITHIN
THE BOROUGH OF C \RTERET" -
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual f( II call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Ric s voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: An '1 20 2006
Introduced: Mar h 30 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: An, I 4 2006
Hearing held: Anri 20 2006
Approved by: Mavor Daniel . Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anri 25 2006
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OlillINANCE #06~25 The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-25 wa introduced and passed upon
AMENDING& First Reading at a Regular Meeting of he Borough Council held on
SUPPLEMENTING THE March 30, 2006. It was duly published' n the Home News Tribune on
CODE ONE~WAY ONLY April 4, 2006 with notice that it will b considered for final passage
LIEBIG L\NE after Public Hearing to be held on Ap I 20, 2006 at approximately
6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted 0 the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general pub ic and according to law, she
read the Ordinance, by title.
PUBLIC HEARING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers R os and Krum and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Counci members present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objection to the Ordinance, the Mayor -
declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and una ..imous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz
ORDINANCE #06-25
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENT '\IGTHE
CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET TO PROV DE FOR
- ONE-WAY ONLY TRAVEL ON CERTAIN BOROUGH TREETS"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Coun ilmembers ADOPTED
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: Anril 20 2006
Introduced: March 30 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Anril 4 2006
Hearing held: Anril 20 2006
Approved by: Mavor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anril 26 2006
- The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-26 was introduced and p ssed upon ORDINANCE #06~26
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Coun il he1d on APPROPRIATING
April 6, 2006. It was duly published in the Home News T'ribune on $2,000,000.00 FROM THE
April 11, 2006 with notice that it will be considered for fi al passage OPEN SPACE FUND FOR
after Public Hearing to be held on April 20, 2006 at ap roximately PARl< IMPROVEMENTS
6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general public and according o law, she
read the Ordinance, by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous PUBLIC HE"\RING
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
- declared the Public Hearing to be closed, upon M ~1S&C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present.
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BOND ORDINANCE Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rio and Diaz
#06~26 (In Full) ORDINANCE # 6-26
BOND ORDINANCE P VIDING A
SUPPLEMENTAL APP OPRIATION
OF $2,000,000.00 FO VARIOUS -'
PARK IMPROVEMENT IN AND BY
THE BOROUGH OF C RTERET, IN
THE COUNTY OF MI DLESEX,
NEW JERSEY AND A HORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF $ ,900,000.00
BONDS OR NOTE OF THE
BOROUGH FOR FINA CING PART
OF THE APPROP IATION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOR GH COUNCIL, OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE OUNTY OF MIDDLESEX,
NEW JERSEY (not less than two-thO ds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOW :
Section 1. The improvement de cribed in Section 3 of this
bond ordinance has heretofore been auth rized to be undertaken by the
Borough of Carteret, New Jersey (t "Borough") as a general
improvement. For the improvement or p rpose described in Section 3,
there is hereby appropriated the supple ental amount of $2,000,000,
such sum being in addition to the $793, 00 appropriated therefore by
bond ordinance #03-01 of the Boroug finally adopted February 6, -
2003, and including the sum of $100000 as the additional down
payment required by the Local Bond Law. The additional down
payment is now available by virtue ofp ovision for down payment or
for capital improvement purposes in on or more previously adopted
budgets.
Section 2. In order to finance the additional cost of the
improvement or purpose not covered b application of the additional
down payment, negotiable bonds are he by authorized to be issued in
the principal amount of $1,900,000 pur uant to the Local Bond Law.
In anticipation of the issuance of he bonds, negotiable bond
anticipation notes are hereby authorize to be issued pursuant to and
within the limitations prescribed by the ocal Bond Law.
Section 3. (a) The improvement heretofore authorized and the
purpose for the financing of which the bonds are to be issued is for
various park improvements and the acq isition of land for parks and
open space as described in the bond ord nance #03-01 of the Borough
finally adopted February 6,2003. -
(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or notes to
be issued for the improvement or purpo e is $2,655,000, including the
$755,000 bonds or notes authorized by ond ordinance #03-01 of the
Borough finally adopted February 6, 2 03 and the $1,900,000 bonds
or notes authorized herein.
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(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purpose IS BOND ORDINANCE
$2,793,000, including the $793,000 appropriated by bon ordinance #06~26 (In Full)
#03-01 of the Borough finally adopted February 6, 20 3 and the
$2,000,000 appropriated herein.
- Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued here nder shall
mature at such times as may be determined by the chi f financial
officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one y ar from its
date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates and be in such
form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The chief
financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes
issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the chief financi I officer's
signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as o all such
determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewe from time
to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The chief
financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all 0 the notes
from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver em to the
purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchas price plus
accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery th reof. The
chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to th governmg
body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery
of the notes pursuant to this ordinance is made. Such port must
include the amount, the description, the interest rate and t e maturity
schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the n me of the
purchaser.
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Section 5. The Borough hereby certifies that it ha adopted a
capital budget or a temporary capital budget, as applicable. he capital
or temporary capital budget of the Borough is hereby ended to
conform with the provisions of this ordinance to the ex ent of any
inconsistency herewith. To the extent that the purposes authorized
herein are inconsistent with the adopted capital or tempo ary capital
budget, a revised capital or temporary capital budget has been filed
with the Division of Local Government Services.
Section 6. The following additional matters e hereby
determined, declared, recited and stated:
(a) The improvement or purpose described in ection 3 of
this bond ordinance is not a current expense. It is an impr vement or
purpose that the Borough may lawfully undertake as a general
improvement, and no part of the cost thereof has been r shall be
specially assessed on property specially benefited thereby.
(b) The period of usefulness of the improvemen or purpose
within the limitations of the Local Bond Law, accor 'ng to the
reasonable life thereof computed from the date of the bond authorized
- by this bond ordinance, is 15 years.
(c) The Supplemental Debt Statement requi ed by the
Local Bond Law has been duly prepared and filed in the fice of the
Clerk, and a complete executed duplicate thereof has been filed in the
office of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in
the Department of Community Affairs of the State of ew Jersey.
Such statement shows that the gross debt of the Borough a defined in
the Local Bond Law is increased by the authorization ofth bonds and
notes provided in this bond ordinance by $1,900,00 , and the
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BOND ORDINANCE obligations authorized herein will be within all debt limitations
#06~26 (In Full) prescribed by that Law.
(d) An aggregate amount not xceeding $358,600 for items
of expense listed in and permitted under .l.S.A. 40A:2-20 is included
in the estimated cost indicated herein for the purpose or improvement.
Of this amount, $158,600 was estimated for these items of expense in
bond ordinance #03-01 of the Boroug finally adopted February 6, -'
2003, and an additional $200,000 is esti ated therefore herein.
Section 7. Any grant moneys received for the purpose
described in Section 3 hereof shall be ap lied either to direct payment
of the cost of the improvement or to pa ent of the obligations issued
pursuant to this ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but
not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are
so used.
Section 8. The chief financial of cer of the Borough is hereby
authorized to prepare and to update fro time to time as necessary a
financial disclosure document to be dist 'buted in connection with the
sale of obligations of the Borough an to execute such disclosure
document on behalf of the Borough. he chief financial officer is
further authorized to enter into the appr priate undertaking to provide
secondary market disclosure on behal of the Borough pursuant to
Rule 15c2~ 12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Rule") for the benefit of holders and b eficial owners of obligations
of the Borough and to amend such und rtaking from time to time in
connection with any change in law, or i terpretation thereof, provided
such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of a nationally -
recognized bond counsel, consistent wit the requirements of the Rule.
In the event that the Borough fails to co ply with its undertaking, the
Borough shall not be liable for any mon tary damages, and the remedy
shall be limited to specific performance f the undertaking.
Section 9. The full faith and cre it of the Borough are hereby
pledged to the punctual payment of the rincipal of and the interest on
the obligations authorized by this bon ordinance. The obligations
shall be direct, unlimited obligations of he Borough, and the Borough
shall be obligated to levy ad valorem t xes upon all the taxable real
property within the Borough for the pa ent of the obligations and the
interest thereon without limitation ofrat or amount.
Section 10. This bond ordinance shall take effect 20 days after
the first publication thereof after final adoption, as provided by the
Local Bond Law.
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ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual r II call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Ri s voted in the affirmative.
Counci1member Sitarz was noted absent
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Approved and Adopted: Anril 20 2006
Introduced: Anril 6 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Anril 11 2006
Hearing held: Anril 20 2006
Approved by: Mavor Daniel J. Reiman
-~ Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anril 25 2006
The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-27 was introduced and p ssed upon ORDINANCE #06~27
APPROPRIATING
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Coun il held on $1,000,000.00 ROAD
April 6, 2006. It was duly published in the Home News ribune on Itvll'ROVEMENT
April 11, 2006 with notice that it will be considered for fi al passage PROGRAM & OTHER
after Public Hearing to be held on April 20, 2006 at app oximate1y CAPITAL PROJECTS
6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general public and according Þ law, she
read the Ordinance by title.
PUBLIC HK\RING
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and ~nammous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, he Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
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There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor HEARING CLOSED
dec1ared the Pub1ic Hearing to be closed, upon M~ S&C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz
ORDINANCE #06-27
"ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $1,000,000.00 FOR 1 HE 2006
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND OTHER C PITAL
PROJECTS IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CARTERE r, IN THE
COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY"
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Coun ilmembers ADOPTED
- Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the ffirmative.
Counci1member Sitarz was noted absent.
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Approved and Adopted: Am I 20 2006
Introduced: Ar il 6 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Anril 11 2006
Hearing Held: Anri I 20 2006
Aprpoved by: Mavor Daniel J. ¡: elman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anr . 26 2006 -
ORDINANCE #06~28 The Clerk stated Ordinance #06~28 was introduced and passed upon
"\PPROPRL\ TING First Reading at a Regular Meeting of t ~.e Borough Council held on
$1,600,000.00 FOR J\!ULTI~ April 6, 2006. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on
P"\RKS IMPROVEMENTS April 11, 2006 with notice that it will b considered for final passage
& ARTHUR KILL
WATERFRONT after Public Hearing to be held on ApI 1 20, 2006 at approximately
"KQUlSITION PROJECT 6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies
were made available to the general pub ic and according to law, she
read the Ordinance by title.
PUBLIC HK\RING Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers R os and Diaz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the five (5) Counci !members present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open: --
There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor
HEARING CLOSED dec1ared the Public Hearing to be dosed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Bellino and nanimous affirmative vote of
the five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Ri, sand Diaz
ORDINANCE ~ 06~28
"BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDIN J FOR THE CARTERET
MULTI-PARKS IMPROVEMEN' S PROJECT AND THE
ARTHUR KILL WATERFRONT j CQUISITION PROJECT
IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF CA ¡\.TERET, IN THE COUNTY
OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, API IROPRIATING $1,600,000.00
THEREFORE AND AUTHORI¡ ING THE ISSUANCE
OF $1,600,000.00 BONDS OR NO ES OF THE BOROUGH -
TO FINANCE THE CO T THEREOF"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOR )UGH COUNCIL OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX,
NEW JERSEY (not les than two-th rds of all members thereof
affirmatively concurring) AS FOLLOW :
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Section 1. The improvement described in Sectio 3 of this BOND ORDINANCE
bond ordinance is hereby authorized to be undertaken by t Borough #06~28 (In Full)
of Carteret, in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey (the" orough")
as a general improvement. For the improvement or purpos described
in Section 3, there is hereby appropriated the sum of $1, 0,000.00,
which includes a grant in the amount of $1 ,600,000.00 exp cted to be
- received from the State of New Jersey Green Acres Pro am. No
down payment is required pursuant to N.l.S.A. 40A:2-1 (c) as the
improvement or purpose described in Section 3 will be fì nded by a
State Green Acres grant.
Section 2. In order to finance the cost of the impr vement of
purpose and in anticipation of the grant referred to in Section 1,
negotiable bonds are hereby authorized to be issued in th principal
amount of $1,600,000.00 pursuant to the Local Bond Law. In
anticipation of the issuance of the bonds, negotiable bond ticipation
notes are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to and within the
limitations prescribed by the Local Bond Law.
Section 3. (a) The improvement hereby authoriz d and the
purpose for the financing of which the bonds are to be is ued is the
Carteret Multi-Parks Improvements Proj ect, which includes
improvements to Chrome Water Park, including new walkways,
seating and lighting, Civic Center Park, including turf 0 three ball
fields, a new open practice turf field, a picnic area, lighting, restrooms,
walkways and landscaping and the John Street Soccer Fi Id and the
Arthur Kill Waterfront Acquisition Project, which in luded the
- acquisition of 3.19 acres of land adjacent to Arthur Kill aterfront
Park, know as block 201, Lots 1 and 3 on the tax map ofth Borough,
including all related costs and expenditures incidental t ereto, and
further including all work and materials necessary the efore and
incidental thereto.
(b) The estimated maximum amount of bonds or otes to be
issued for the improvement or purpose is as stated in Sectio 2 hereo f.
(c) The estimated cost of the improvement or purp se is equal
to the amount of the appropriation herein made therefore.
Section 4. All bond anticipation notes issued here nder shall
mature at such times, as may be determined by the chi f financial
officer; provided that no note shall mature later than one y ar from its
date. The notes shall bear interest at such rate or rates an be in such
form as may be determined by the chief financial officer. The Chief
financial officer shall determine all matters in connection with notes
issued pursuant to this ordinance, and the chief financi I officer's
signature upon the notes shall be conclusive evidence as to all such
determinations. All notes issued hereunder may be renewe from time
to time subject to the provisions of the Local Bond Law. The chief
financial officer is hereby authorized to sell part or all 0 the notes
from time to time at public or private sale and to deliver hem to the
- purchasers thereof upon receipt of payment of the purchas price plus
accrued interest from their dates to the date of delivery th reof. The
chief financial officer is directed to report in writing to th governmg
body at the meeting next succeeding the date when any sale or delivery
of the notes pursuant to this ordinance is made. Such eport must
include the amount, the description, the interest rate and t e maturity
schedule of the notes sold, the price obtained and the n me of the
purchaser.
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BOND ORDINANCE Section 5. The Borough hereby ertifies that it has adopted a
#06~28 (In Full) capital budget or a temporary capital udget, as applicable. The
capital or temporary capital budget of th Borough is hereby amended
to conform with the provisions of this 0 dinance to the extent of any
inconsistency herewith. To the extent hat the purposes authorized
herein are inconsistent with the adopted capital or temporary capital
budget, a revised capital or temporary apital budget has been filed -
with the Division of Local Government S rvlces.
Section 6. The following ad itional matters are hereby
determined, declared, recited and stated:
(a) The improvement or purpos s described in Section 3 of
this bond ordinance is not a current expe se. It is an improvement or
purpose that the Borough may lawfu Iy undertake as a general
improvement, and no part of the cost ereof has been or shall be
specially assessed on property specially b nefited thereby.
(b) The period of usefulness of the improvement or purpose
within the limitations of the Local B nd Law, according to the
reasonable life thereof computed from th date of the bonds authorized
by this ordinance, is 15 years.
(c) The Supplemental Debt Sta ment required by the Local
Bond Law has been duly prepared and fi ed in the office of the Clerk,
and a complete executed duplicate there f has been filed in the office
of the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the
Department of Community Affairs of th State of New Jersey. Such
statement shows that the gross debt of e Borough as defined in the
Local Bond Law is increased by the a horization of the bonds and
notes provided in this bond ordinan e by $1,600,000, and the
obligations authorized herein with be within all debt limitations -
prescribed by that Law.
(d) An aggregate amount not ex eeding $160,000 for items of
expense listed in and permitted under N. .s.A. 40A:2-20 is included in
the estimated cost indicated herein for th purpose or improvement.
(e) This bond ordinance authoriz s obligations of the Borough
solely for a purpose described in N.J.S. 40A:2-7(d). This purpose is
in the public interest and is for the he lth, welfare, convenience or
betterment of the inhabitants of the B rough. The amounts to be
expended for this purpose pursuant to this bond ordinance are not
unreasonable or exorbitant, and the . ssuance of the obligations
authorized by this bond ordinance will n t materially impair the credit
of the Borough or substantially reduce i ability to pay punctually the
principal of and the interest on its debts and to supply other essential
public improvements and services. Th Local Finance Board in the
Division of Local Government Serv ces of the Department of
Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey has heretofore made a
determination to this effect and has cau ed its consent to be endorsed
upon a certified copy of this bond or inance as passed upon first
reading.
Section 7. Any grant mone s received for the purpose
described in Section 3 hereof shall be a lied either to direct payment -
of the cost of the improvement or to pa ent of the obligations issued
pursuant to this ordinance. The amount of obligations authorized but
not issued hereunder shall be reduced to the extent that such funds are
so used.
Section 8. The chief financial 0 Icer of the Borough is hereby
authorized to prepare and to update fro time to time as necessary a
financial disclosure document to be dist 'buted in connection with the
sale of obligations of the Borough an to execute such disclosure
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document on behalf of the Borough. The chief financia officer is BOND ORDINANCE
further authorized to enter into the appropriate undertaking to provide #06~28 (In Full)
secondary market disclosure on behalf of the Borough of ursuant to
Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Comm ssion (the
"Rule") for the benefit of holders and beneficial owners of obligations
of the Borough and to amend such undertaking from time to time in
- connection with any change in law, or interpretation therec c, provided
such undertaking is and continues to be, in the opinion of nationally
recognized bond counsel, consistent with the requirements fthe Rule.
In the event that the Borough fails to comply with its unde 'taking, the
Borough shall not be 1iab1e for any monetary damages, and the remedy
shall be limited to specific performance of the undertaking.
Section 9. The full faith and credit of the Borough are hereby
pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and the interest on
the obligations authorized by this bond ordinance. The obligations
shall be direct, unlimited obligations of the Borough, and t e Borough
shall be ob1igated to levy ad valorem taxes upon all the axable rea1
property within the Borough for the payment of the obligati ns and the
interest thereon without limitation of rate or amount.
Section 10. This bond ordinance shall take effect 2 days after
the first publication thereof after fina1 adoption, as provi f'ed by the
Local Bond Law.
was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Coun ilmembers ADOPTED
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
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Approved and Adopted: Anri1 20 2006
Introduced: Anril 6 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Anri1 11 2006
Hearing Held: Anril 20 2006
Aprpoved by: Mavor Daniel J. Reiman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Anril 25 2006
The Clerk stated Ordinance #06-30 was introduced and ¡ "ssed upon ORDINANCE #06~30
First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Com cil held on c\I\!ENDI!'.:G &
April 6, 2006. It was duly published in the Home News Tribune on SUPPLEI\!ENTIN G
April 11, 2006 with notice that it will be considered for fi al passage ORDINANCE #O5~44,
after Public Hearing to be held on April 20, 2006 at ap roximately SEX OFFENDER
RESIDENCY
- 6:30 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin boar( and copies PROHIBITION
were made available to the general public and according o law, she
read the Ordinance by title.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Krum and unammous PUBLIC HEARING
affirmative vote of the five (5) Counci1members present, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be open:
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HEARING CLOSED There being no comments or objections o the Ordinance, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing to be c osed, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unan Imous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present.
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Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rio and Diaz
ORDINANCE #( 6-30
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A ~D SUPPLEMENTING
ORDINANCE #05-44 ENTITLED SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY
PROHIBITION OF CODE OF THE BC ROUGH OF CARTERET"
ADOPTED was finally adopted. Upon individual ro I call vote, Councilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rio voted in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Approved and Adopted: Anm1 20 2006
Introduced: A' ril 6 2006
Advertised as adopted on First Reading
with notice of Public Hearing: Anri 11 2006
Hearing Held: Anri 20 2006 -
Aprpoved by: Mavor Daniel J. elman
Advertised as Finally Adopted: Am 1 25 2006
MEETING OPENED A copy of each Resolution was placed, n the table for public review
PUBLIC INPUT ON prior to the meeting in accordance with t e Rules of Council and upon
RESOLUTIONS/ MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios nd Naples and unanimous
AGENDA ITEMS & affirmative vote of the five (5) Council embers present, the meeting
NEW BUSINESS was opened for public input on all Resol µtions/Agenda items and new
business.
COMMENTS Marion Smeal said a worker from th¡ company that is doing the
Streetscape said they would be going fc ur feet into her driveway but
they have not finished the job. She expl; 'ned the problem and said she
wants it done.
Mayor Reiman said he would address th issue with the contractor and
make it better. He said this contractor as done a lot better than the
other contractor that started the proj ect. -
MEETING CLOSED There being no further commen s or objections to the
Resolutions/Agenda items or new b Slness, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and una imous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present, the p blic discussion portion of the
meeting was closed.
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The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any obj ections
on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion.
- Upon MMS&C, by Counci1members Diaz and Rios and nanlmous CONSENT AGENDA
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutio s #06-128
through #06-139 were approved.
RESOLUTION #06~128 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLUTION #06~128
the Council for action. PROFESSIONAL
SERVIC:ES~T&M
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios ASSOCIATES,
ROOSEVELT AVENUE
RESOLUTION #06~ 128 SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS
"AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CO TRACT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T &M ASSO IA TES-
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ROOSEVELT A VENUE"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmemb rs Bellino, ADOPTED
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted m the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #06-129 was introduced by the Mayor an referred to RESOLU110N #06~129
the Council for action. AUTHORIZING "IAYOR TO
EXECUTE GIL\NT
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios l\GREEMENT WITH
MIDDLESEX COUNTY-
RESOLUTION #06-129 I~IPROVE~IENTS TO
CIVIC CENTER PARK
"AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE A G
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MIDDLES X FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER SPORTS C MPLEX"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmem rs Bellino, ADOPTED
Diaz, Krum, Nap1es and Rios voted III the ffirmative.
- Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #06~130 RESOLUTION #06-130 was introduced y the Mayor and referred to
ISSUANCE OF the Council for action.
VARIOUS AMUSEMENT
DISTRIBUTOR LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Dia and Rios
RESOLUTION # 6-130
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"AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE 0 AMUSEMENT GAMES
DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE OR YEAR 2006"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call v te, Councilmembers Bellino,
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios oted m the affirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #06~131 RESOLUTION #06-131 was introduced y the Mayor and referred to
ISSUANCE OF the Council for action.
2006 AMUSEMENT
DEVICE LICENSES Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Di
RESOLUTION # 6-131
"AUTHORIZING THE I SUANCE OF
2006 AMUSEMENT DEVI E LICENSES" -
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call v te, Counci1members Bellino,
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios oted III the affirmative.
Counci1member Sitarz was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #06~132 RESOLUTION #06-132 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
REJECTING BID & REBID the Council for action.
OF JOHN STREET
SOCCER PARK PROJECT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Di
"REJECTING BID AND AUTH RIZING REBID OF
JOHN STREET SOCCER P PROJECT"
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ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call te, Counci1members Bellino,
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios oted III the affirmative.
Counci1member Sitarz was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #06~133
RESOLUTION #06-133 was introduced by the Mayor and eferred to INTERLOCAL
the Council for action. AGREEMENT WITH
COUNTY FOR
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios PICTOMETRY AERIAL
ItvL\GERY EQUIPMENT
RESOLUTION #06-133
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"AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE INTER OCAL
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FOR PICTOMET Y
AERIAL IMAGERY EQUIPMENT"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmemb s Bellino, ADOPTED
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted III the firmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #06-134 was introduced by the Mayor and eferred to RESOLUTION #06~ 134
the Council for action. PROPERTY TAX
CANCELL\TION
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios
RESOLUTION #06-134
- "PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmemb rs Bellino, ADOPTED
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted III the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #06~ 135 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to RESOLl:TION #06~135
the Council for action. "\MENDED
INTERLOCAL
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios AGREEMENT COUNTY
STREET PAVING
RESOLUTION #06-135
"AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
REVISED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ~
-~ MIDDLESEX COUNTY STREET PAVING PROG M"
was adopted. Upon individua1 roll call vote, Councilmemb rs Bellino, ADOPTED
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted III the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #06~136 RESOLUTION #06-136 was introduced y the Mayor and referred to
W.\IVING PERFOJU,BNCE the Council for action.
BOND REQUJREI\IENT
FOR HILL BO\'V'L Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Di
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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"AUTHORIZING THE WAIVER F R THE POSTING OF
PERFORMANCE GUARANTEES F R CERTAIN PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT SITE IMPROV ENTS-HILL BOWL
AFFORDABLE SENIOR HO SING PROJECT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call v te, Counci1members Bellino,
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios ted III the affirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #06~137 RESOLUTION #06-137 was introduced y the Mayor and referred to
WAIVING PERFOJU,L\NCE the Council for action.
BOND REQUJREI\IENT
FOR LO\1Ç'ER ROOSEVELT Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Dia and Rios
REDEVELOPME!'.:T
PROJECT RESOLUTION # 6-137
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"AUTHORIZING THE WAIVE FOR THE POSTING
OF PERFORMANCE GUARAN EES FOR CERTAIN
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT SIT IMPROVEMENTS-
LOWER ROOSEVELT REDEVE OPMENT PROJECT"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call v te, Councilmembers Bellino,
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios oted III the affirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
RESOLUTION #06~138 RESOLUTION #06~ 138 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to
APPOINTING BOARD the Council for action.
OF HEALTH ME¡."rnER~
\\;1LLIAM REIDY Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Di
z and Rios
RESOLUTION # 6-138
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"APPOINTING MEMB RS TO THE
CARTERET BOARD F HEALTH"
ADOPTED was adopted. Upon individual roll call ote, Councilmembers Bellino,
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios oted III the affirmati ve.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
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RESOLUTION #06~I39
RESOLUTION #06-139 was introduced by the Mayor and eferred to GREEN ACRES ENABLING
the Council for action. RESOLUTION-C\RTERET
PARK PROJECT
Upon MMS&C, by Counci1members Diaz and Rios
RESOLUTION #06-139
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"STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GREE
ACRES ENABLING RESOLUTION"
was adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmemb rs Bellino, ADOPTED
Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted III the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
Upon MMS&C, by Counci1members Rios and Bellin all bills PAYMENT OF BILLS
appearing on the prepared list properly audited and s ed were
ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Coun ilmembers
Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Rios voted in the ffirmative.
Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent.
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The C1erk stated that she was in receipt of the following re rts: REPORTS DEPARTMENT
1. Board of Health/Office on Aging-March 006
2. Clerk's Office~March 2006
3. Inspection of Buildings-March 2006
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz 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 aples said STANDING
Borough Hall is on schedule for the June 3rd grand openin . She said COMMITTEES
- the Library/Community Center will be having a mainten e overhaul
they will be painting, replanting, putting down mulch and ew slgnage
and road signs and striping.
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APRIL 20, 2006
STANDING FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: C mmittee Chairperson Diaz
COMMITTEES
said the State Aid Application has been s mitted and said he hoped to
submit the budget in June. He said deli quent tax notices have been
sent out. He said the front desk at the p ice station is being re-done.
He said the computer equipment for he Library Lab has been
delivered. He reported continued progres .
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FIRE & DOMESTIC PREP AREDNES Committee Chairperson
Krum said he met with Chief O'Connor d he would have an update
at the next meeting. He said on a positi e note everything is moving
forward.
PARKS & RECREA TION/PUBLlC PROPERTY: Committee
Chairperson Be1lino said they are wait ng for the Fish and Game
Commission to electrify the pond to rem ve the fish and relocate them
so they could start dredging the pond fo the restoration proj ect. He
said they are setting up for the sum er programs in the Parks
Department. He said the concerts in the ark will start on July 14 and
wi1l continue every Friday night until S ptember and the concerts at
the waterfront will begin on July 3rd e said the baseba1l fields are
being maintained on a daily basis. He re orted progress. -
POLICE: Mayor Reiman in the absen e of Committee Chairperson
Sitarz reported progress in the Police D partment and wished Deputy
ChiefHojecki well on his retirement.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairpe on Rios said tree branches at
the curb should be tied up. He said the oad Department has finished
the rock climbing wall at Waterfront P k. He said they are patching
pot holes and said residents with pot hot s should be ca1ling 541~3881.
He said the Municipal Garage is doing p eventative maintenance on all
Borough vehicles. He said the Sewer epartment is cleaning catch
basins in the high school area and in West Carteret, the Hill and
Chrome Sections and t.v.'d some sewer on Elmwood, Coolidge and
Buchanan. He said the Sewer Depart ent washes down the fishing -
pier weekly. He said a pump and a gen rator at the Hayward Avenue
Pump Station have been repaired. He re orted progress.
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APRIL 20, 2006
BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON: Committee C airperson STANDING
Naples said the Board of Education Reorganization meeti will be COMMITfEES
held on Wednesday and the newly elected board membe will be
sworn m. She said the school board budget was overw elmingly
defeated and the Mayor, Council and Borough Auditor will e looking
very closely at the budget.
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PROCLAtvL\1'ION:
Mayor Reiman read the following proclamation: WORI<.ERS'
MEMORIAL DAY
WORKERS' MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS, thirty one years ago, the United States Cong ss passed
the Occupational Safety and Health Act, promising every American
worker the right to a safe job; and
WHEREAS, labor unions and their allies have fought ha d to make
that promise a reality, by winning workplace protection that have
saved hundreds of thousands of lives and prevented illions of
workplace injuries; and
WHEREAS, despite decades of struggle by workers and elr unIOns
having resulted in significant improvements in working co ditions, the
toll of workplace injuries, illnesses and death remains eno ous; and
- WHEREAS, each year more than sixty thousand workers ie from job
related injuries and illnesses and another six million are inj red; and
WHEREAS, the unions of the AFL-CIO have honored th se workers
on April 28th each year since 1989, observing said date s Workers'
Memorial Day; said date being the anniversary of the pa sage of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act and the day of similar
remembrance in Canada; and
WHEREAS, every year hundreds of communities an work sites
recognize workers who have been killed or injured on he job, and
trade unionists around the world now mark April 28th as an
International Day of Mouming; and
WHEREAS, on April 28th 2006 the unions of the A L-C!O will
observe Workers' Memorial Day to remember thos who have
suffered and died on the job and to renew the fi t for safe
workplaces.
NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL 1. REIMAN, MAY R OF THE
BOROUGH OF CARTERET, along with the Borough C ouncil, do
- hereby recognize and honor April 28, 2006, as
WORKERS'MEMORlALDAY
and hereby encourage all Americans to remember the th ousands of
workers who are injured and die each year from workpla e hazards, to
support efforts to implement and maintain strong laws a d protections
to prevent job related injuries and illnesses and to defen the promise
of safe jobs for all workers.
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\L\ YOR REI!v1AN Mayor Reiman invited everyone to atten and said Council President
Rios would be heading the service on hursday, April 28th at 1 :00
P.M. He said Council President Rios is a former Conrail union
president. He said there would be repre entatives attending from the
local unions as well as some of the trade IOns. -
\DJOURN There being no further business or dis ussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Rios and unan mous affirmative vote of the
five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was adjourned at
approximately 7:00 P.M.
bmitted,
KMB/cp
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