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The Re-Organization of the Governing Body of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman on Sunday,
January 7,2007, at the Thomas J. Deverin Community Center, 100
Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 12:00 Noon.
Upon individual roll call the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Ronald Rios
" Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adjourn the 2006 Borough
Council Sine Die. There being no further business, the Borough
Council of 2006 adjourned Sine Die upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership pres}lnt.
Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
County of Middlesex, a statement of the Determination ofthe Board of
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of
Middlesex on the seventh day of November in the year of Our Lord,
two thousand and six for the election of Mayor. The said Board did
determine that at the said election Daniel J. Reiman was duly elected
Mayor for the Borough of Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of
New Jersey. I do hereby celtify, that the foregoing is a true, full and
correct statement of the detern1ination of the Board of County
Canvassers as filed in the office ofthe County Clerk of Middlesex.
Senator Robert Menendez administered the Oath of Office to Mayor
Daniel J. Reiman. At this time, Mayor Reiman respectfully, took his
seat on the dais.
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RE-ORGANIZATION
MEETING
ROLL CALL
ADJOURNED
SINE DIE
CERTIFICATION OF
ELECTION RESULTS
MAYOR REIMAN
OATH OF OFFICE
JANUARY 7, 2007
CERTIFICATION OF
ELECTION RESULTS
Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
County of Middlesex, a statement ofthe Detern1ination ofthe Board of
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of
Middlesex on the seventh day of November in the year of Our Lord,
two thousand and six for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did detern1ine that at the said election Ronald G. Rios was duly
elected member of the Borough Council for the Borough of Carteret,
County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey. I do hereby certify, that
the foregoing is a true, full and correct statement of the detelmination
of the Board of County Canvassers as filed in the office of the County
Clerk of Middlesex.
CDUNOLMEMBER
RONALD RIOS
OATH OF OFFICE
Senator Robert Menendez administered the Oath of Office to
Councilmember Ronald G. Rios. At this time, Councilmember Ronald
G. Rios respectfully, took his seat on the dais.
CERTIFICATION OF
ELECTION RESULTS
Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
County of Middlesex, a statement of the Determination of the Board of
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of
Middlesex on the seventh day of November in the year of Our Lord,
two thousand and six for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did detem1ine that at the said election Joseph W. Sitarz was
duly elected member of the Borough Council for the Borough of
Carteret, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey. I do hereby
certify, that the foregoing is a true, full and correct statement of the
determination of the Board of County Canvassers as filed in the office
of the County Clerk of Middlesex.
CDUNOLMEMBER
JOSEPHSITARZ
OATH OF OFFICE
Senator Robert Menendez administered the Oath of Office to
Councilmember Joseph W. Sitarz. At this time, Councilmember
Joseph W. Sitarz respectfully, took his seat on the dais.
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Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Jorge Diaz
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Ronald Rios
" Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Borough Attorney.
The Clerk stated that on December 27,2006, in full compliance with
the Open Meetings Act, a notice of today's meeting was sent to The
Home News Tribune and The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin
board. Notice was also published in the Home News Tribune on
December 30, 2006.
Mayor Reiman asked the VFW Honor Guard to present the colors.
The meeting was opened with The Pledge of Allegiance led by
Thomas J. Deverin.
Father Taras Chubenko gave the Invocation.
Mayor Reiman introduced Senator Robelt Menendez.
Senator Menendez wished everyone a healthy prosperous New Year.
He said he jokingly told Mayor Reiman that this was more like a
Coronation than an Inauguration and he was honored to be here to
administer the oath of office to the Mayor as he did four years ago
when he was first elected Mayor. He said he was tickled pink to be
swearing the Mayor in again and to be doing it as a United States
Senator. He said the election results for the Mayor and
Councilmembers Rios and Sitarz prove that the Mayor and Council are
doing a great job. He said he had the privilege of representing Carteret
in the House of Representatives for thirteen years he said some of the
best times Carteret has seen have been under this Mayor's
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ROLL CALL
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
UNITED STATES
SENATOR ROBERT
MENENDEZ
JANUARY 7, 2007
SENATOR MENENDEZ
NOMINATION OF
CDUNOL PRESIDENT
VOTE ON
CDUNOLMEMBER
RIOS' NOMINATION
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Administration and gave some examples. He said he felt Mayor
Reiman has done a remarkable job as Mayor and said this success is
because the Mayor and Council work together with a common cause
on behalf of the residents of Cmteret. He said he was really happy to
be here and see the progress and knows it is not the end, inaugurations
are about rejoicing what has been accomplished and it is about new
beginnings and he looked forward to working with the Mayor and
Council in the future. He thanked the residents of Carteret on a
personal basis for supporting him and said he understood it was a
privilege to serve on the United States Senate but never would have
believed he would be able to accomplish this when he was growing up.
He said he wanted to assure everyone that everyday that he is in the
United States Senate he works to improve the quality of life for all
citizens no matter what their age or situation may be. He
congratulated Mayor Reiman.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to nominate a Council President.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz. Councilmember
Ronald G. Rios was nominated for the position of Council President.
Mayor Reiman directed the Clerk to poll the Council on
Councilmember Rios's nomination.
Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum,
Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples the 2007 Rules
of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted
in the affilmative.
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2007
RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
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ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be governed by "Robelt's Rules
of Order".
ARTICLE II
MAYOR
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall preside over the deliberations of the
Council and shall conduct the meetings thereof. He/she shall see that
the laws of the State and the ordinances of the Borough are faithfully
executed and followed. He/she shall recommend to the Council such
ordinances, resolutions or actions that he/she shall deem necessary or
expedient and in the best interest and the welfare of the Borough.
He/she shall maintain peace and good order and have power to
suppress all tumultuous assemblies in the Borough. The Mayor shall
oversee the daily depaltmental and agency responsibility of the
Borough. He shall approve or veto all expenditures made by the
Council and/or depmtments. In his absence this duty shall be assumed
by the Council President. (See R.S. 40:87 et seq. and 40:88-1).
SECTION 2. He/she shall, on all occasions preserve the strictest
order decorum, and he/she shall cause the removal of all persons who
interrupt the orderly proceedings of the Council.
SECTION 3. He/she shall decide all questions of order.
SECTION 4. In the absence of the Mayor, or if he/she is unable to
perfom1 his/her duties, the Council President (or, in his/her inability to
act, the Councilmember having the longest term as such in consecutive
years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute. (See R.SAO:88-3).
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ARTICLE III
BOROUGH CLERK
SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon
him/her by revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By-Laws. (See
R.S. 40:87-54 et seq.).
SECTION 2. He/she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books
properly and fully indexed and shall perfolm all the duties usually
devolving upon such officer; and in addition, such other duties or
services as the Mayor or Council may direct.
SECTION 3. He/she and/or the Deputy or Assistant Clerk shall be
the liaison officer between the Civil Service Commission and the
Borough of Carteret.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on the first
Sunday of January at Twelve O'CLOCK Noon, or, during the first
seven days ofJanuaryin any year (See R.S. 40:88-1) at the Thomas J.
Deverin Community Center.
SECTION 2. That at the aforesaid meeting the Council shall fix the
time and place for holding regular meetings during the ensuing year,
which time and place shall be as set forth in the annual notice
published by the Borough Clerk pursuant to the Open Public Meetings
Act and which shall include at least one Regular Meeting to be held
each month at 6:00 P.M., at the Municipal Court/Police Facility, 230
Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The public shall receive due
notice of the meetings pursuant to the "Open Public Meetings Act".
SECTION 3. At the annual meeting, the Mayor will appoint with
advice and consent of Council one of its members as Council President
to serve for the calendar year. (See R.S. 40:88-2 and 3).
SECTION 4. The Mayor shall, when necessary, call special
meetings of the Council, in case of his neglect or refusal, and four
members of the Council may call such meetings at such time and place
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in such Borough as they may designate, and in all cases of special
meetings reasonable advance notice considered to be of forty-eight
hours except in case of emergency shall be given in person to all
members of the Council, or left at their place of residence. (See R.S.
40:28-24).
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SECTION 5. As provided for in the annual notice, preceding every
regular Council Meeting the Council shall hold an Agenda Meeting at
the Municipal Court/ Police Facility at 5:00 P.M. This shall be known
as the official Agenda Meeting. At this meeting the agenda of that
week's regular Council Meeting shall be planned. Resolutions,
ordinances or other items of business being proposed by a Standing
Committee or member of the Council shall be considered by the whole
Council. If the majority of the Council agrees to put the proposal on
the agenda for the business meeting, it shall then be turned over to the
Borough Attorney to be put in its proper legal form. The Council
shall be polled in alphabetic order to determine if any new business
will be proposed and the nature of its subject matter. Any business not
placed on the agenda shall be out of order and prohibited. Where,
however, the majority of the Council present at a regular, special or
adjourned meeting of the Council approve the matter not previously
listed on the agenda, such matter may then be considered. The public
shall receive due notice of the agenda meetings pursuant to the "Open
Public Meetings Act". A portion of every meeting conducted pursuant
to the Open Public Meetings Act shall be set aside for public
comment. The public will be pelmitted to speak on any issue of
concern as it relates to any federal state, county, school, municipal or
local authOlity matter. No one may be allowed more than three (3)
minutes when addressing the Council, and the public comment period
shall not extend beyond one (1) hour. The Borough Clerk is hereby
authorized to schedule the public comment period within the order of
business for any agenda and/or special meeting as she/he shall
detelmine in consultation with the Mayor and Council.
SECTION 6. A quorum shall be provided by the Revised Statutes
of New Jersey, viz.; three Councilmembers and the Mayor, and in the
absence of the Mayor, four Councilmembers (See R.S. 40:88-1).
SECTION 7. If no quorum be present at any meeting, those
assembled shall have the power and are hereby authorized to set a new
meeting date, and then adjourn.
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SECTION 8.
VIZ.:
The following order of business shall be observed
1. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of minutes
5. Introduction of Ordinances
6. Public Portion on Resolutions and other Agenda
items
7. Introduction of Resolutions
8. Payment of Bills
9. Presentation of communications, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and
new business only
12. Adjournment
SECTION 8.1. Any member of the public wishing to address the
Governing Body during the public discussion pOltion of a meeting
must request to do so by registering with the Borough Clerk in the
official Borough log book. Registration is to include name, address,
phone number, topic or purpose of discussion.
SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the opportunity to speak
on the contents of the proposed resolutions. The public shall not be
allowed to address the Council while they are taking action on the
resolutions. No one may be allowed more than three (3) minutes when
addressing the Council, and the public comment period shall not
extend beyond one (1) hour.
SECTION 9.1. The Council may take action on the proposed
resolutions either as individual resolutions, or grouped together as
block or resolutions pursuant to a consent agenda. Any vote cast by a
respective Councihnember on the proposed resolutions comprising the
consent agenda will be recorded as that Councihnember's vote upon
each resolution so listed on the consent agenda.
. SECTION 10. Reports of committees shall be presented by
alphabetic order of the members of Council.
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SECTION 11. During the public discussion portion of a Council
Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted to
discuss matters of public concern at said meeting limiting their
speaking to three (3) minutes per person, and the public comment
period shall not extend beyond one (1) hour.
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SECTION 12. The aforesaid order of business at any meeting may
be changed by the Mayor or a majority vote of the members of the
Council present at such meeting.
SECTION 13. Except as otherwise required by the Statutes, or
specially provided in the By-Laws, all action of the Council shall be
by a majority vote of those present.
SECTION 14. Upon demand of one member of the Council, or
when ordered by the Mayor or when directed by Statute, a roll call
vote shall be taken and the yeas and nays entered in the minutes of the
meeting.
SECTION 15. For all Council Meetings, members of the Governing
Body, Officers and Officials of the Borough shall be dressed in a
professional and businesslike manner. At the Council's Agenda
Meetings, male Councilmembers shall wear either a necktie or a
jacket. At the Council's Regular Meetings, male Councilmembers
shall wear a necktie and a jacket. Female Councilmembers shall dress
in a similarly appropriate manner. No jeans or slacks made of denim
material shall be worn to any Council Meeting. This Dress Code shall
be applicable to all Borough Boards and Commissions.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all committees with such
appointment subject to the conCUlTence of a majority of the Council.
The Mayor shall see that all matters refen"ed to the committees are
acted upon and repOlted promptly. Should a majority of the Council
not concur in the appointment by the Mayor of any Councilmembers
to any committee, a majority of the members of said Council are
hereby empowered to make such appointment.
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SECTION 2. The following Standing Committees of the Council
conslstmg of three Councilmembers, with the first named
Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual
Meeting, viz.:
1. Buildings and Grounds
2. Finance and Administration
3. Fire & Domestic Preparedness
4. Parks and Recreation/Public Property
5. Police & Public Safety
6. Public Works
7. Board of Education Liaison
Conm1ittee members shall meet and/or consult during the first and
fourth weeks of each month as the need arises in order to conduct their
respective conm1ittee business. They also shall coordinate their
common efforts, so as to adhere to requirements of all local
Ordinances and Resolutions, as well as purchasing practices and
procedures for the benefit of the Borough. A Councilmember at the
discretion of the Mayor with consent of the Council may head one or
more committees.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing
Committees shall perform the following functions:
1. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS:
This committee shall be responsible for the proper
maintenance and janitorial service of all Borough owned
buildings.
2. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION:
The primary function of this committee is to assist the
Mayor and Council in the preparation of the annual
budget to be prepared on or before February 15, of
each year as well as providing assistance for the proper
coordination of purchasing functions and needs ofthe
departments and agencies which the Standing Committee
ofthe Borough represents.
This conm1ittee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the offices of the Borough Clerk,
Assessor, Collection-Treasurer, Building Inspector,
Engineer, Auditor, Attorney, and Senior Citizen
Transportation.
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3. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment ofthe Fire Department, including all
fire houses.
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4. PARKS AND RECREATIONIPUBLIC PROPERTY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration ofthe Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Department and facility.
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department,
Centml Vehicle Maintenance, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and
the borough dump.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
This Committee shall be responsible for communicating and
sharing peltinent information with the Board of Education.
SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and
facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory, Borough
Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held
responsible for any or all of its acts.
SECTION 5. A Standing Committee shall:
1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory
limitations; carryon the routine activities for which it
has primary responsibility.
2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
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SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
1. Make promises or commitments to anyone which
directly or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such manner or make decisions which set
a precedent or violate established Council policy.
3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the
approval of the Council.
SECTION 7. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes
other than those included in the duties of the Standing Committees by
a majority vote ofthe Council.
SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each. Standing or Special
Committee shall be prepared to report to the Council at each regular
meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his/her
Committee.
SECTION 9. All department heads in charge of Direct Supervision
of Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a monthly report on
his/her depmtment activities and achievements and a report on the
conduct of his/her employees including sick leave, overtime and
attendance. The report is to be submitted to the Mayor, Department
Chairperson and the Municipal Clerk for proper filing.
ARTICLE VI
BILLS, CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough
shall be in wliting and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and on
such forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through
the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forn1s shall be
sworn to by the claimant before submission for approval and payment,
verifying that the work or materials have been supplied, or services
rendered, to the Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or
order. Borough Ordinance #05-67, et seq., sets forth the specific
procedures in connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the
requirements thereto.
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SECTION 2. Pursuant to the Borough's Purchasing Agent
Ordinance, Resolution #89-300 and other formerly adopted resolutions
of Council and State Statute, no vendor's request for payment, supplies
or services rendered shall be honored unless properly completed. No
Borough Officer, Official, Agency Head or any other Borough
employee, may purchase any article, item, material, service or
equipment for use by the Borough, except in accordance with the
provisions contained in Borough Ordinance #05-67.
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SECTION 3. The route of purchasing requisitions, purchase
orders, vouchers, bills or claims to be paid by the Borough shall be in
accordance with the Purchasing Agent Ordinance #05-67, et seq.,
which shall govern all purchasing within the Borough, and shall be the
sole guide, subject to requirements of State Statute. The Finance
Department, having confim1ed compliance with the provisions of the
Purchasing Ordinance, shall refer all verified bills, claims and
vouchers recommended for payment to the Council. The Finance
Department shall prepare a list of the total amount of the individual
vouchers approved by each committee, and subsequently recommend
for payment by the Financing Committee, according to budgetary
appropriations. The Finance Department shall keep an accurate
running total as to any appropriation for payment of any particular
account or accounts, or for any particular services or supplies, so as to
be available to provide this information readily. The Finance
Departu1ent shall also maintain costs and/or a voucher trail as to all
vouchers which have been paid and shall be paid. AuthOlization to
draw checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the
Councihnembers shall be made by formal resolution of the Council, in
compliance with applicable State Statute. The Chief Finance Officer
may delegate the above duties/functions but in all cases shall be
responsible for compliance.
SECTION 4. Corresponding vouchers, invoices, or bills shall
accompany all checks drawn in payment thereof, when the said checks
are presented to the Chief Financial Officer, Mayor and Borough Clerk
for original and/or mechanical signatures.
SECTION 5. All bills, vouchers, invoices and paychecks shall be
filed in a safe place in the Finance Department Office.
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ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council may
propose amendments to these By-Laws at any Regular Meeting. Ifthe
proposed amendments are listed on the fOlmal agenda, a vote on said
amendments may take place during that meeting. If not so listed, the
proposed amendments may be listed for discussion at the next
regularly scheduled Council Meeting; the proposed amendments may
then be voted upon at the next subsequently scheduled Regular
Council Meeting. Any proposed amendments to these By-Laws must
be approved by a 2/3 vote of the full membership of the Governing
Body.
ARTICLE VIII
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By-Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of
Council concurred in by a majority of the Members of Council and
approved by the Mayor. The By-Laws shall become effective
immediately after adoption and shall remain in effect for no longer
than December 31st of the calendar year in which the By-Laws were
adopted.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1. Any Borough Employee violating any of these rules
shall be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be suspended
or removed.
ARTICLE X
All Department Heads and Supervisors shall The Borough Engineer,
Borough Attorney, Borough Collector-Treasurer, Borough Auditor,
Business Administrator and Police Director shall submit the following
written reports to the Mayor and to the members of Council:
1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters
being handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly
"Progress RepOlt" to be submitted prior to the first meeting
ofthe next month.
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2. Project or Case Report - RepOlts that will give in detail all
facts about the projects or cases completed by either or both
the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough
Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director, to be
presented before the meeting next following the completion
ofthe case or project.
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3. Special RepOlts - To deal with any special information the
Borough Council may need to be informed on any new case
or project of either the Attorney, Engineer, Collector-
Treasurer, or Auditor. To be presented as soon as needed
and requested by majority vote of Borough Council.
4. Year End Reports - These will summarize work for the year
by the Borough Attorney, Borough Engineer, Borough
Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director. They
will be presented to the Mayor and Councihnembers prior
to the first regular meeting of the Council in the next
succeeding year. They will serve to acquaint new officials
with prior and continuing activities of the Borough
Attorney, Borough Auditor, Borough Engineer, Business
Administrator and Police Director.
The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections
on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Rios and Diaz and unanimous
affirmative vote of the full membership present, Resolutions #07-1
through #07-9 were approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
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RESOLUTION # 07-1
DESIGNATING
OFFIOAL TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES FOR
MUNIOPAL
IMPROVEMENTS
RESOLUTION #07-1 entitled
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirn1ative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #07-1 was adopted.
RESOLUTION # 07-2
DESIGNATING
OFFIOAL TO ISSUE
TAX SEARGlES
RESOLUTION #07-2 entitled
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #07-2 was adopted.
RESOLUTION # 07-3
DESIGNATING
OFFIOAL
NEWSPAPERS
RESOLUTION #07-3 entitled
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #07-3 was adopted.
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3. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment ofthe Fire Departu1ent, including all
fire houses.
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4. PARKS AND RECREATIONIPUBLIC PROPERTY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the parks, playgrounds, senior citizens'
transportation and all recreation activities.
This Committee shall also be responsible for the
implementation and administration of the Shade Tree
Program.
5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Department and facility.
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Streets and Roads Department,
Central Vehicle Maintenance, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Department, including street cleaning and
the borough dump.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
This Committee shall be responsible for communicating and
sharing pertinent information with the Board of Education.
SECTION 4. Standing Committees are appointed to expedite and
facilitate the work of the Council, but only within statutory, Borough
Ordinance and Rules of Council limits as the entire Council is held
responsible for any or all of its acts.
SECTION 5. A Standing Committee shall:
1. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory
limitations; carryon the routine activities for which it
has primary responsibility.
2. Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
3. Report and make recommendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
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SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
1. Make promises or commitments to anyone which
directly or by inference bind the Council.
2. Act in such mam1er or make decisions which set
a precedent or violate established Council policy.
3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the
approval ofthe Council.
SECTION 7. Special committees shall be appointed for purposes
other than those included in the duties of the Standing Committees by
a majority vote of the Council.
SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special
Committee shall be prepared to report to the Council at each regular
meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his/her
Committee.
SECTION 9. All department heads in charge of Direct Supervision
of Borough Employees, shall prepare and submit a monthly report on
his/her department activities and achievements and a report on the
conduct of his/her employees including sick leave, oveltime and
attendance. The report is to be submitted to the Mayor, Department
Chairperson and the Municipal Clerk for proper filing.
ARTICLE VI
BILLS, CLAIMS & VOUCHERS
SECTION 1. All bills, vouchers, or claims against the Borough
shall be in writing and certified by the vendor, fully itemized and on
such forms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through
the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be
sworn to by the claimant before submission for approval and payment,
verifying that the work or materials have been supplied, or services
rendered, to the Borough, in accordance with specifications, plans or
order. Borough Ordinance #05-67, et seq., sets forth the specific
procedures in cOlmection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the
requirements thereto.
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"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION # 07-4
DESIGNATING
OFFIOAL
DEPOSITORIES
RESOLUTION #07-4 entitled
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #07-4 was adopted.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #07 -5 entitled
"FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED
ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS"
RESOLUTION # 07-5
FIXING RATE OF
INTEREST ON
DELINQUENT
TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councihnembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #07-5 was adopted.
RESOLUTION #07-6 entitled
"APPOINTING A BOROUGH ATTORNEY"
RESOLUTION # 07-6
APPOINTING
ROBERT J. BERGEN
BOROUGH
ATTORNEY
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councihnembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #07 -6 was adopted.
ADOPTED
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RESOLUTION # 07-7
ESTABUSHING A
PETTY CASH FUND
RESOLUTION #07-7 entitled
"ESTABLISHING A PETTY-CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH
OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affhmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #07-7 was adopted.
RESOLUTION # 07-8
APPOINTING
KATHALEENSHAW
OOORDINATOR TO
THE UEZ-ZONE
DEVELOPMENT
CDRPORATION
RESOLUTION #07 -8 entitled
"APPOINTING COORDINATOR TO THE UEZ-ZONE
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #07-8 was adopted.
RESOLUTION # 07-9
PROVIDING
FOR 2007
TEMPORARY
BUDGET
RESOLUTION #07-9 entitled
"PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2007 PURSUANT TO NJ.S. 40A:4-l9"
was introduced and moved for adoption by Councilmembers Rios and
Diaz. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Bellino, Diaz,
Krum, Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
RESOLUTION #07-9 was adopted.
ADOPTED
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Mayor Reiman named the 2007 Standing Committees, the first name
denotes the Chairperson.
NAMING OF
2007 STANDING
COMMITTEES
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS:
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION:
FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
PARKS & RECREATION/PUBLIC PROPERTY:
POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
PUBLIC WORKS:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
NAPLES, Krum, Diaz
DIAZ, Naples, Rios
KRUM, Diaz, Bellino
BELLINO, Rios, Sitarz
SITARZ, Kmill, Rios
RIOS, Bellino, Sitarz
NAPLES, Bellino, Diaz
Councilmember Bellino made a motion to approve the 2007 Standing
Committees. Councihnember Sitarz second the motion. Upon
individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Diaz, Krum,
Naples, Rios and Sitarz voted in the affirmative.
ADOPTED
Mayor Reiman said he wouldn't be giving a speech at this time, he
would be giving a message. Assemblyman John Wisniewski asked
what the difference was between a message and a speech and Mayor
Reiman said a message was quick, short and easy but since the
Assemblyman has attended Mayor Reiman's speeches in the past he
should know the difference. He thanked all the residents for their
support and commitment to "Building a Better COllllllunity" and for
their mandate for this Council and himself to continue to serve the
residents for 2007 and for the next four years. He thanked his mother
Chris and his father Charlie, his brother Charles and his wife Lara, his
Uncle Bob and his cousins that are here today. He said he would like
to send wishes to his brother Joseph who is a Corporal in the United
States Marine Corp. and is overseas heading to Africa and then back to
Asia. He acknowledged the dignitaries present which included
Assemblyman John Wisniewski, Senator Joseph Vitale, Freeholder
Blanquita Valenti, Assemblyman Joseph Vas, United States Marine
Corps. Retired Drill Sergeant Jack McGreevey, former Assemblyman
and Carteret Mayor Thomas Deverin, Old Bridge Councilman Reggie
Butler, State Senator Bob Smith from the 17th District, East Brunswick
Mayor Bill Neary and South Amboy Mayor Jack O'Leary. He said
today we celebr<\te the reorganization of our local government and the
beginning of the town's 101 st Borough Council. He spoke about the
Democratic process and said there is no greater feeling then the
expression of trust and support that the residents have expressed. He
said the residents voted to continue the progress in Carteret and to
MAYOR REIMAN
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MAYOR REIMAN
COMMENTS
( o,ntinued)
continue to improve our hometown. He said there are over fifteen
independent redevelopment projects and over $1.5 billion in private
investment and close to $33 million in Federal, State and County
Grants. He said we are "Building a Better Carteret" day by day. He
said he welcomed everyone who wanted to invest in Carteret's future
and the residents are moving into Carteret to raise a family and be part
of a changing community. He thanked his running mates, Skippy
Sitarz and Ronald Rios and the Governing Body for working together
as a team to better our community. He said he wanted to conclude his
message with a few comments and said the future is bright and the
oPPOltunities are endless and he encouraged the residents to be palt of
this Renaissance and show support by attending Council, Zoning and
Planning Board Meetings. He said the Mayor and Council are here to
serve the residents and as a team they are "Working Together to Build
a Better Carteret" with the residents.
COUNOL
PRESIDENT RIOS
COMMENTS
COU11cil President Ronald Rios wished everyone a Happy and Healthy
New Year. He thanked all the dignitaries and Senator Menendez who
took time out of their busy schedule to be here today. He said he was
able to go to Washington with Mayor Reiman to witness Congressman
Menendez be sworn in as the first Hispanic United States Senator to be
elected fi"om New Jersey and to witness the first woman as Speaker of
the House of Representatives. He said he was proud to say he was an
Amelicatl and he was proud to stmt his fourth term as Councilmember
and thanked his colleagues for electing him Council President. He
said he was proud to say he was from Cmteret. He said he was very
fortune and blessed with a family who stands by him he thanked them
and said he loved them. He thanked the rest of his family for their
support and the staff of the Borough Public Works Department. He
listed some of the improvements that have been accomplished and
assured the citizens that the Mayor and Council would not stop and be
satisfied and they will aspire for great things as in the past. He said
just image what is yet to come. He thanked everyone.
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Councilmember Joseph Sitarz said his speech would not be as long as
Councilmember Rios's because he had a cold and thanked the people
of Carteret for giving them another three years to put our programs
together. He thanked Senator Menendez and the other dignitaries that
are here today to celebrate their coronation. He thanked the Police
Chief and the people of Carteret for giving them three more years. He
said this is the busiest and most professional Council that he has been
on. He thanked everyone for coming out and supporting them.
Mayor Reiman said the 2006 Council Reports and all board
appointments will be held until the Agenda Meeting. He asked the
Councihnembers for a few words at this time.
Councilmember Vincent Bellino wished everyone a Happy New Year
and said it was a good year and was looking forward to working with
the Parks and Recreation Departu1ent. He thanked all the depattments
that help the Mayor and Council move forward and all the volunteers
who give willingly every day to keep the residents safe. He said
Happy New Year.
Councilmember Jorge Diaz reflected on the past four years and
congratulated and thanked the Mayor. He said he looked forward to
working with the Mayor and Council in 2007. He recognized the
Department Heads he works with, Patrick DeBlasio, Anthony Neibert,
John DuPont and Ron McPhee. He wished the residents a Healthy and
Prosperous New Year.
Councilmember Randy Krum congratulated the Mayor and Council
and looked forward to the next three years. He thanked Chief Brian
O'Connor and the Fire Depmtment, Chief John Schon and the
Volunteer Firefighters, OEM, First Aid and EMT's. He said there
were over twenty one hundred calls for assistance last year. He
wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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COUNOLMEMBER
SITARZ COMMENTS
MAYOR COMMENTS
COUNOLMEMBER
BELLINO COMMENTS
COUNOLMEMBER
DIAZ COMMENTS
COUNOLMEMBER
KRUM COMMENTS
JANUARY 7, 2007
COUNOLMEMBER
NAPLES COMMENTS
Councilmember Susan Naples said on November 16, 2006 we lost a
long time employee, Stephen "Red" Pieczyski and spoke briefly about
him and how the other employees, Cookie, Arnold, Teddy, Saad and
Tony Neibert spoke to him ahnost everyday. She said he is sorely
missed and sent everyone's condolences to Chief Pieczyski and the
family. She thanked Tony Neibert for leading the Buildings and
Grounds Department to do work that was traditionally outsourced
which has saved the Borough thousands of dollars. She acknowledged
and thanked Lino DeAlmeida from CCMS, Project Manager for the
Borough Hall Project. She congratulated Teddy Soltys from the
Building and Grounds Department for becoming an American Citizen
and Saad Radwan who's son served in Iraq and returned safely. She
thanked Tony, Cookie, Teddy, Arnold, Saad, Bill and Nidia for the
pride they take in their job everyday. She thanked Board of Education
President Dennis Cherepski and his team for working with the Mayor
and Council in moving the schools in the right direction. She wished
her running mate and friend Randy Krum a Happy Birthday. He
thanked the Mayor and Council and said it was a privilege to serve
under Mayor Dan Reiman's leadership and to see Carteret moving in a
positive and rapid direction. She thanked her family who was in town
to celebrate the Ukrainian Christmas.
MAYOR REIMAN
OOMMENTS
Mayor Reiman recognized Mayor John MacCormick from
Woodbridge. He asked everyone to remember former Mayor Doc
Fenick who passed away a few months ago. He said this is probably
the first Reorganization Meeting Doc Fenick has missed in sixty years.
BENEDICTION
Father Taras Chubenko gave the Benediction.
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There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and KlUm and unanimous affilmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was adjoumed at
approximately 1:00 P,M,
ADJOURNED
Respectfully submitted,
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KA ,H,LEEN M. BARNEY, ~C/ C /MMc-'-
Mumclpal Clerk .
KMB/cp
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REORGANIZATION
MEETING
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