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Home My Public Portal About08-01-24c JANUARY 24, 2008 A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council ofthe Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, Thursday, January 24, 2008, 6:00 PM., Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. COUNCIL MEETING January 24, 2008 Upon individual roll call Yote, the following were noted present: ROLL CALL Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Susan Naples Ronald G. Rios Joseph W. Sitarz " Noted Absent was Councilmember Krum. Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and Borough Attorney, Robert J. Bergen. The meeting was opened with a Minute of Silent Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. Silent Prayer/ Pledge of Allegiance The Clerk stated that on December 31, 2007, the 2008 Arumal Meeting Notice was mailed the The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board. Statement of Meeting Notice Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affitmtive vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Minutes of January 6, 2008, were approved, transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Minutes for Approval 1 JANUARY 24, 2008 Public Portion on Resolutions/ Agenda Items and New Business Public Portion Closed ORDINANCE #08-02 "Washington Ave./ Roosevelt Ave. & Holmes St. Traffic Signal'~ First Reading Councilmember Bellino Mayor Reiman Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Naples and unanimous affilmatiye vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public portion on Resolutions, Agenda Items and New Business was opened to the public. There were no comments from the public. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz and unanimous affilmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the public portion was closed. ORDlNAi\fCE #08-02 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on February 7, 2008 upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Naples. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affinnative. Councilmember Kmm was noted Absent. ORDlNANCE #08-02 "CERTIFICATION OF THE W ASHlNGTON A VENUEIROOSEVELT AVENUE/HOLMES STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL" Councilmember Bellino questioned whether or not a traffic study was done on the above ordinance. It was being looked into because of the left hand turn over Roosevelt by the Gas Station. Mayor Reiman it was going to be an evaluation by the Engineering Department and went on to explain that this had nothing to do with that, this just certifies that the new signal was put in, so the Department of Transportation and the County would release the 2 JANUARY 24, 2008 funds. He said that is being looked into and we have to do a separate ordinance on that and the County will do an ordinance which will allow for a stripe section there. ORDINANCE #08-03 "Securing Carteret Redevelopment Agency's "Revenue Bonds (Lower Roosevelt Redevelopment Project)" ORDINANCE #08-03 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on February 21,2008 upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affinnative. Councilmember KlUm was noted Absent. ORDINANCE #08-03 First Reading "GUARANTY ORDINANCE SECURING CARTERET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S REVENUE BONDS (LOWER ROOSEVELT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000.00" ORDINANCE # 08-04 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on February 21, 2008. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Krum was noted Absent. ORDINANCE #08-04 "Amending the Middlesex Ave. Residential Redelvelopment Plan" ORDINANCE #08-04 First Reading "AMENDING THE MIDDLESEX AVENUE RESIDENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN" ORDINANCE #08-05 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to adve11ise same 3 JANUARY 24, 2008 ORDINANCE #08-04 "Amending the West Carteret Minue Street Retail Redevelopment Plan" First Reading CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION #08-44 "Amendment to the Temporary Budget" RESOLUTION #08-45 "Appointing Donald DeKolf Coordinator of Softball" RESOLUTION #08-46 "Planning Board, Re: Kinder Morgan Improvement Area is an Area in Need of Redevelopment" for Public Hearing to be held on February 21, 2008, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirnlative. Councilmember Krum was noted Absent. ORDINANCE #08-05 "AMENDING THE WEST CARTERET MlNUE STREET RETAIL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN" Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda. Resolutions #08-44 through #08-54 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz RESOLUTION #08-44 "Amendment to the Temporary Budget" RESOLUTION #08-45 "Amendipg Resolution #07-305, Appointing Donald DeKolf Coordinator of Softball" RESOLUTION #08-46 "Amending Resolution #07-301, Authorizing Planning Board to Conduct a Preliminary Investigation and Make a Recommendation Whether Proposed Kinder Morgan Improvement Area is an Area in Need of Redevelopment. 4 JANUARY 24, 2008 RESOLUTION #08-48 "Authorizing Agreement with Conununity Grants Planning & Housing to PerfOlm Certain Duties in Connection with the Borough's Neighborhood Preservation Program" RESOLUTION #08-4i "Baker PropertieE LP Redeveloper, Re: Block 49.02, Lot 2 and Execution of a Predevelopment Agreement" RESOLUTION #08-48 "Agreement with Community Grants Planning & Housing, Re: Neighborhood Preservation Program" RESOLU~ION #08-49 "Agreement with Community Grants Planning & Housing, Re: Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Program" RESOLUTION #08-50 "Opposing Governor Corzine Re: Route 440 intc a Toll Road" RESOLUtION #08-51 "Risk Manali\ement Consultant s Agreement, Re: G.R. Murray" RESOLUTION #08-52 "Certain Cooke Ave. Properties in Need of Rehabili tation" RESOLUTION #08-47 "Conditionally Designating Baker Properties, LP as the Redeveloper for Property Know as Block 49.02, Lot 2 Located Within the Federal Boulevard Redevelopment Area and Authorizing Execution of a Pre-Development Agreement" RESOLUTION #08-49 "Authorizing Agreement with Community Grants Planning & Housing to Perform Certain Duties in Connection with the Borough's Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Program" RESOLUTION #08-50 "Opposing Governor Corzine's Proposal to Convert Route 440 into a Toll Road" RESOLUTION #08-51 "Approving Risk Management Consultant's Agreement - GR Murray" RESOLUTION #08-52 "Designating Certain Properties Located on Cooke Avenue as Area in Need of Rehabilitation" RESOLUTION #08-53 "Award of Bid for Comell Estates Project to Star ofthe Sea" RESOLUTION #08-53 "Award of Bid for Cornell Estam Project to Star of the Sea" 5 JANUARY 24, 2008 RESOLUTION #08-54 "Change Order #3 for Civic Center Park-NorthStar Enterprises, Inc." ADOPTED PAYMENT OF BILLS COMMUNICATIONS RESOLUTION #08-54 "Approving Change Order #3 for Civic Center Park-NorthStar Ente1prises, Inc." were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember K.mm was noted Absent. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Krum was noted Absent. Carteret Planriing Board- a) Resolution of Findings Recommendipg that 28 Lots be Designated An Area in Need of Redevelopment -Landfill District Redevelopment Phase II Area. b) Resolution of Findings Recommending Adoption of Amendments to the Middlesex Avenue Residential Redevelopment Plan. c) Resolution of Findings Recommending Adoption of Amendments to the West Carteret Minue Street Retail Redevelopment Plan. d) Resolution of Findings Recommending that 6 Lots Fronting on Cooke Avenue be Designated An Area In Need of Redevelopment. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of Communications from the Carteret Planning Board, four (4) Resolutions of Findings. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, they were ordered to be received and placed on file. 6 JANUARY 24, 2008 Councilmember Diaz asked when these resolutions would be presented to the Council. COMMUNICATIONS Discussion Attomey Bergen said they presently have been as a result of these recommendations we would introduce the First Reading Ordinances. Mayor Reiman said the Second Reading of the Ordinances will be done for Public Hearing. REPORTS: There were no reports for this meeting. REPORTS COMMITTEES- BUILDINGS & GROUNDS: Committee Chailperson Naples reported they are short staff and they are applying general maintenance and janitorial chores at this time. There has been no significant projects in the past two (2) weeks. Progress. COMMITTEES FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION: Committee Chairperson Diaz rep011ed the 2007 Financial Report Statements have been completed. We have been meeting with Department Heads to discuss their needs assessments and budget proposals for 2008 and we are working on the cunent jmdget. Progress. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS - In the absence of Committee Chairperson KlUm Councilmember Bellino reported that there was a representative of Rahway Hospital come to the Fire House and a conduct a training class of cold weather re-hab for Firefighters and also gave them infonnation of firefighters fitness and wellness programs. He thanked the Rotary Club for their recent donations of stuffed animals that go to children transported to the hospital. Be also commended our firefighters 7 JANUARY 24, 2008 REPORTS Cont: Mayor Reiman and volunteers for helping the Pe11h Amboy Fire Department extinguish two (2) major fires. PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY - Committee Chailperson Bellino said they had the Cm1eret High School Football, Babe Ruth Baseball commendations given out last Thursday and it went well. Lights around the pond perimeter are being re-installed. Progress. POLICE: Committee Chailperson Sitarz reported a problem with one of the Police Cars that blew an oil cooler and went to Mauro Motors to be fixed and it was under warranty and is ready. They are also waiting for two (2) vehicles. Progress. PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Rios rep011ed that it is moving along well in the inclement weather and we are taking care of sewer problems being called in by the residents. He said in reference to Municipal Garage Services they continue to service various equipment. Christmas trees are being picked up by Streets and Roads and pot holes are being repaired. Continued Progress. BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples reported said last night she attended a presentation to the Board about a program geared towards student athletes looking to possibly be implemented into the schools. It is called "Play it Smart". There is a $15,000.00 grant from the NFL Football Foundation. It looks like a good fit for our students. Mayor Reiman said the Council is now made aware officially that we have the BDA designation, which we received confirmation from the DEP yesterday. It allocates five (5) million dollars a year over a five (5) year period for a total of twenty five (25) million dollars in grant money for the cleanup sites along the Waterfront Park. We will also have a designated person in the DEP who will be our case manager on all the Waterfi"ont Sites. Mayor Reiman said he will be advising the Board of Education that he will be appointing a Mayor's Advisory Connnittee made up 8 JANUARY 24, 2008 of Financial Professionals and members of the public to review and give input on the Board of Educations budget. It is his intention to be involved with their budget during the initial part of the process in opposed to waiting until the end. He explained that when a budget is defeated we have just a short week or two to review it until they make cuts. He said the Board welcomes this. He explained that for their 2008/2009 school fiscal year, they have a net increase 20%, 4.3 million dollar increase in state aid so at the bare bones minimum they are going to have to have a school tax cut and we would also like to see pay down some debt. They are in the same cap we are so they can only increase their spending by 4%, so in essence they can spend 1.6 million dollars more and they have 4.3 million coming in so they will have to put money towards Capital Projects and Tax Reduction as well as to perhaps paying down some debt. He said we will work with them on that. Mayor Reiman Cont: Mayor Reiman then spoke about a new mail out that will be going out with the new sanitation routes that will take effect on February 4th. He said we have entered into a Shared Service Agreement with Woodbridge Township. They will be providing our sanitation pick up and we are going from three (3) routes until two (2). They will have more manpower and trucks in town and a private hauler and we expect to realize a savings of about a half a million dollars of the first five (5) years of the contract. The recycling routes do not change and nearly 50% of the resident routes will not change for sanitation but some are being moved to different days. Everyone will continue to have a two (2) day pick up. Mayor Reiman then said they will be going to go into a Closed Session for a Perso1111el Matter. RESOLUTION #08-55 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION #08-55 "Resolution to go Into Closed Session" Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Rios 9 JANUARY 24, 2008 Resolution #08-55 Adopted MEETING CLOSED MEETING OPENED ROLL CALL Mayor Reiman RESOLUTION #08-55 "RESOLUTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION" was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affilmative. Councilmember Kmm was noted Absent. At approximately 6: 15 P.M., a Closed Session was held. At approximately 6:2/; P.M. this meeting was opened. Upon individual roll call vote the following were noted present: Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Jorge Diaz " Susan Naples " Ronald G. Rios " Joseph W. Sitarz Noted Absent was Councilmember Randy Krum Also noted present were Municipal Clerk Kathleen M. Barney and Borough Attomey Robert Bergen. Mayor Reiman then said we will have one more resolution. It is a Consenting Resolution. Attorney Bergen explained it is a resolution authorizing execution and approval of a separation agreement. 10 RESOLUTION #08-56 was introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz RESOLUTION #08-56 "AUTHORIZING SEVERANCE AGREEMENT" was Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Krum was noted Absent. After no further discussion, at approximately 6:25 P.M., upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Rios and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, this meeting was Adjoumed. Respectful~y submitted, --' KMB/lr -------------------------------------------------------------- II JANUARY 24, 2008 RESOLUTION #08-56 "Authorizing Severance Agreement" Adopted ADJOURNED 12