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Home My Public Portal About08-07-10a The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting of July 24, 2008, was held on Thursday, July 10, 2008, 6:00 P.M., MemOlia1 Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Counci1members Vincent Bellino " Iris Colon " Jorge Diaz " Randy Krum " Joseph Sitarz Noted absent was Councilwoman Susan Naples. Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. Statement of Meeting Notice- The 2008 Annual Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on December 31, 2007. The amended Annual Notice was posted on the bulletin board on February 25,2008 and published February 26, 2008. Silent Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance 1 July 10, 2008 Agenda Meeting July 10, 2008 Present Noted Absent Councilwoman Naples Also Noted Present Borough Attorney Robert J Bergen Statement of Meeting Notice Silent Prayer & Pledge of Alligance July 10, 2008 The meeting was opened with a Silent Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. Minutes for Approval Minutes for Approva1- Ordinance #08-28 An Ordinance Providing for the Regulation of Commuter Parking on Certain Streets First Reading COMMENTS Upon MMS&C by Counci1members Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the Minutes of May 8, 2008, June 12, 2008 and June 21, 2007 were approved and transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Ordinances: First Reading-July 10, 2008 1. 08-28 Amending Code, Re: Restrictions on Commuter Parking. First Reading- ORDINANCE #08-28 was introduced and adopted on first Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Healing to be held July 24, 2008, upon MMS&C, by Counci1members Sitarz and Bellino. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. ORDINANCE #08-28 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGULATION OF COMMUTER PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS" The Mayor stated that this Ordinance stems from some Commuter Problems in several areas of the town, notably on Roosevelt Avenue near Saint Vo10dymyr Avenue and Liberty Street, and in Wedgewood 2 Drive and Harrison Avenue and a few other areas of town where we've been requested by some of the residents to restrict some of the parking. The parking has been a problem so this provision would restrict parking from 7:00 AM. to 7:00 P.M. to two (2) hours Monday through Fliday unless you have a residential parking permit. These will only be issued to residents who live and resident on those particular streets. In addition, the program will also waive the balance for the year for anyone buying a 2009 parking pass. We want to encourage people coming from out of town to utilize the commuter parking lots; we just added one hundred and twenty (120) new parking spaces to Civic Center Park, which is open during the day as opposed to parking and tying up the streets. It is a public safety issue and the Police Department and the Engineer have been looking (inaudible) around Harrison Avenue near the bend near Shop Rite and Walgreen's parking lot where there are issues getting into that area. There are safety concerns with the Fire Trucks getting into that area. This would restrict parking to two hours. Counci1member Sitarz said he received a phone call from Joe Wutkowski about the same situation. They are parking by his home, they are parking there and they are picking up buses there. Maybe we can have Captain McFadden take a look at it first and report back to us. Mayor Reiman agreed. This ordinance sets up the rules and we can add the streets by resolution. He suggested that they move forward and then once it is adopted they can add any streets they want to add. Counci1member Bellino asked if they are using the registration of the vehicles as proof of residence. What about visitors or family members? Public Hearing - July 10, 2008 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #08-23 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at an Agenda Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Calteret, held on July 12, 2008 and again introduced July 10, 2008 Discussion 3 Public Hearing July 10, 2008 Ordinance #08-23 "An Ordinance Provide for the Acquisition < or construction of a Health & Wellness Center for the Boroug of Carteret, County ( Middlesex, NJ Appropriating $1,713.( From Grants, Donation Endowments in Capita] CEpital ImprovaTEnt furl Feserve Accoonts July 10, 2008 Ordinance #08-23 Public Portion Closed Adopted on June 3, 2008, when it was adopted on First Reading. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on July 19, 2008 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on July 10, 2008, 6:00 P.M... The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made aVililab1e to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. There were no comments fiom the public. There being no fmther comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C by Counci1members Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present. Counci1member Naples was noted absent. Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Sitarz and K111m ORDINANCE #08-23 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF A HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,713,060 FROM GRANTS, DONATIONS & ENDOWMENTS 1N THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND RESERVE ACCOUNTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Counci1members Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Counci1member Naples was noted absent. Approved & Adopted: Ju1v 10,2008 Introduced: June 12, 2008 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with Notice 4 Of Public Healing: Hearing Held: Approved By: Advertised as finally Adopted: Ju1v 3, 2008 July 10, 2008 Mayor Daniel J. Reiman July 19,2008 RESOLUTIONS: 1. Directing the Issuance of Various Raffle Licenses. 2. Adopting National Incident Management System. (NIMS). 3. Small Business Start Up Program - Phase III. 4. Authorizing '08-'09 ABC License Renewal MaMa Maria's 5. Approving ABC Transfer from Discount Liquors to Wine Zone. 6. Directing the Issuance of a Taxi Driver's License. 7. Sign & Fayade Matching Grant - Phase II. 8. Authorizing Participation in the NJ State Health Benefit Program Act of the State of New Jersey - Active Employees. 9. AuthOlizing Participation in the NJ State Health Benefit Program Act of the State of New Jersey - Retired Employees. 10. To Elect a Premium Delay Option Under the NJ State Health Benefits Program. (with 2 months option). Councilmember Bellino asked if this was a delay in payment. The Mayor replied that it was a premium delay on payment because of the negotiations this year. The longer we stay under the plan we are losing $30,000.00 to $50,000.00 month. If we adopt this resolution tonight, the first (inaudible) October. We would be able to realize a two months savings. The State doesn't allow a two month delay so we would not start paying until December. The Mayor made a motion to amend the agenda to include Resolutions 8, 9, and 10. Upon MMS&C, by Counci1members SitalL: and Kmm and individual roll call vote, Counci1members Bellino, Colon, Diaz, 5 July 10, 2008 Resolutions Discussion Amend Agenda July 10, 2008 Clerk I S Note - Consent Agenda Resolution #08-157 Adopting National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) for All Incidents in Borough of Carteret Resolution #08-158 Borough of Carteret Small Business Start-Up Program Phase III Resolution Resolution #08-159 ~uthorizing Liquor License Renewals \esolution #08-160 \uthorizing Person to Person Cransfer of ABC ~icense from Atmiya Liquors :0 Wine Zone, Inc. (esolution #08-161 ,uthorizing Issuance of few Taxicab Driver's Licen~e Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Counci1member Naples was noted absent. **C1erk's Note- Resolution #1, Raffle License, could not be adopted tonight but will be put on for the next meeting. Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda, Resolutions 2 through 10. Upon MMS&C by COlillcihnembers Sitarz and Kl1lm RESOLUTION #08-157 "ADOPTING NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (NIMS) FOR ALL INCIDENTS IN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET' RESOLUTION #08-158 "BOROUGH OF CARTERET SMALL BUSINESS START UP PROGRAM PHASE III RESOLUTION" RESOLUTION #08-159 "AUTHORIZING LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS" RESOLUTION #08-160 "AUTHORIZING A PERSON- TO-PERSON TRANSFER OF ABC LICENSE NO. 1201-32-040-007" FROM: ATMIY A LIQUORS, INC TO: WINE ZONE OF CARTERET, INCORPORTED" RESOLUTION #08-161 "AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW TAXICAB DRNER'S LICENSE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSE TERM" 6 July 10, 2008 RESOLUTION #08-162 "BOROUGH OF CARTERET SIGN & FAyADE MATCHING GRANT PHASE II" RESOLUTION #08-163 "STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, DNISION OF PENSIONS & BENEFITS NEW JERSEY HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM" RESOLUTION #08-164 "STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, DNISION OF PENSIONS & BENEFITS NEW JERSEY HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM" RESOLUTION #08-165 "STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DIVISION OF PEW,SIONS & BENEFITS NEW JERSEY STATE HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM" were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Counci1members Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. PAYMENT OF BILLS: List of Bills properly audited and signed: Council President Sitarz asked why they were paying COM CAST so much money. The Mayor replied that they pay for the T-11ines. Counci1member Sitarz said is that what it is, $385.00? We don't pay for any ofthe buildings? 7 Resolution #08-162 Borough of Carteret Sign & Facade t1ltchin - Grant Thase II Resolution #08-163 State of Nay Jersey, Ileprrtment of the Treasury, Division of Pensions & Benefits NJ Health Benefits Progran Resolution #08-164 State of NJ Dep'lrtrrent 0: Treasury, Division of Pensions & Benefits Progmn Resolution #08-165 State of NEw Jersey, Dept. of the Treasury Division ( Pensions & Benefits NJS Health Benefits Prcgram \\12re adopted Paytll2l1t of Bills July 10, 2008 The Mayor said we don't pay for the (inaudible) line for Cable Television for any of the Municipal Buildings. We do pay for all of our internet usage, T-1 connections between Borough buildings and also our Host Web site and mailboxes. Upon MMS&C, by Counci1members Sitarz and Krum, all bills appearing on the prepared list, properly audited and signed were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the. affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. Af:plications APPLICATIONS: 1. ABC License Transfer, #1201-33-006-006 from Chateau Madrid to TPG. Counci1member Krum asked ifthe establishment was sold. The Mayor replied that it was under contract. He then asked the Clerk if the application had been received. The Municipal Clerk replied that she took paperwork in and sent it to the Police. O:rrnEnts The Mayor replied to Councilmember Krum that the paperwork was taken in and has to be sent to police department to sell a license. We don't necessarily have control of the license. Counci1member Bellino asked what TPG was. The Municipal Clerk replied that she did not have the paperwork in fi'ont of her. The Mayor said they are under contract, we received the application and it was sent to the Police Department. 8 Upon MMS&C, by Counci1members Sitarz and Diaz and tmanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the application was ordered to be received and placed on file. COMMUNICATIONS: 1. Carteret Planning Board - Resolution of Findings & Conclusion recommending the adoption of the Kinder Morgan Redevelopment Plan. Mayor Reiman believes that this was already done. The Municipal Clerk said she just received the resolution, she's not sure we did that one. The Mayor said we'll do an Ordinance for the July 21st Meeting to introduce it. REPORTS: 1. Clerk's Office - June 2008 2. Inspection of Buildings - June 2008. . Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affinnative vote of the five (5) members present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Counci1members Bellino, Colon, Diaz and Sitarz did have any business to add at this time. The Borough Attorney did not have any business to add. Councilmember Krum reported that he has been near the Hot House in Carteret Park and it is horribly disgusting. Something has to be done. The parents are walking the children to the Hot House during softball 9 July 10, :zcog Camunications PejxJrts Business to I:e Ad:lEd July 10, 2008 games and there are a lot of undesirables hanging arOlmd there. Once the Police come they are gone and then are back again. Hopefully something can be done about it. Councilmember Sitarz said he spoke to the Police Chief on that this morning and he told him he wants cars down there on the hour. They will be putting an mnnarked car into use and see ifthat may help. Discussion The Mayor stated that there were two (2) residents who passed away that were near and dear to this administration, Debbie Kaskiw, who served on the Office of the Disabled and Office on Aging. She was a nurse by trade, she was a good person. Joseph Sitar served as co-chair and was the Grand Marshall of the 100 Anniversary Parade. He lived in Carteret for 99 years. He proposed naming the lake at Calteret Park in his honor. The Lake never had a name, it will still be part of Carteret Park and he would like the dedication in (inaudible). Two years ago we chose him because of his commitment and dedication to Carteret. It was interesting, at his wake, listening to the stories people were telling from many generations. Even those who had lived during the Great Depression remember going to his stores where he would take credit. Councilmember Bellino said many years ago he bought a turkey, Mr. Sitar asked him where he was going, since it wasn't a holiday. He told him he was bringing it to a Church in Newark and Mr. Sitar gave him five more and he brought them to the food bank. Councilmember Sitarz said he was always helping people either by giving them a job or money or food and he never took credit. The Mayor said they would schedule the dedication for some time in October. A reminder, on August 8th at 11 :30 A.M. we're going to host the re-dedication of Industrial Highway. As you know the Highway was dedicated two (2) years ago in honor of former Mayor Sica. August 8th would have been his birthday. We're going to re-dedicate because we had additional dollars from the DOT Grant for that plaque and monument that was put down there as well as a flag pole. We'll follow that up with a small reception. 10 Upon MMS&C, by Counci1member Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present the public pOltion of this meeting was opened. There was no discussion from the public. Upon MMS&C, by Counci1member Sitarz and Bellino and tmanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the public portion of this meeting was closed. Upon MMS&C, by Counci1member Diaz and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, after no fmiher discussion, this meeting was adjoumed at approximately 6:14 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ~ .../~~< KATHLEEN M. BARN~MC Municipal Clerk KMB/apm 11 July 10, 2008 OJ:en:rl Closed Ad joutn9::l July 10, 2008 PCENLi\. MEEl'IJ:It; 12