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Home My Public Portal About08-11-06a The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting November 24, 2008 was held on November 6, 2008, 6:00 P.M., Council Chambers, Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The following were noted present: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Councilmember Iris Colon " Jorge Diaz " RandyKmm " Joseph W. Sitarz Noted Absent was Councilmembers Vincent Bellino and Susan Naples. Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and Borough Attorney, Robert J. Bergen. The Clerk stated that on December 31, 2007, the 2008 Annual Notice was published in The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board. The Amended Annual Notice was posted on the Bulletin Board on Febmary 25, 2008 and published on Febmary 26. 2008. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. NOVEMBER 6, 2008 AGENDA MEETING November 6, 2008 PRESENT STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE Silent Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance 1 NOVEMBER 6, 2008 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL SWEARING IN Lt. Thomas Stroka Sgt. Michael Dammann Meeting Recessed and Reconvened ORDINANCE #08-38 (a) "Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 07..07, Finally Adopting . on July 2008" Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Kmm and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Minutes of October 9 and 23, 2008 were approved, transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk SWEARING IN- a) Lt. Thomas Stroka - Mayor Reiman asked Lieutenant Stroka to come forward for his swearing in as Police Lieutenant. Mayor Reiman then swore him in. b) Sgt. Michael Dammann - Mayor Reiman asked Sergeant Dammann to come fOlward for his swearing in as Police Sergeant. Mayor Reiman then swore him in. Mayor Reiman then called a short recess. The meeting recessed at approximately 6:08 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 6:10 p.m. Mayor Reiman said Ordinance #08-38 is on for First Reading "as amended", to read "Amending Ordinance #07-09," explaining it is to conect and re-state some of the financial agreements within the Redevelopment Zone. ORDINANCE #08-38 (a) was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held on December 18, 2008, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Colon, Diaz, Kmm and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Naples were noted Absent. 2 ORDINANCE #08-38 (a) THIS ORDINANCE SECURES BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE 'REDEVELOPMENT AREA BOND FINANCING LAW' AND THE LIEN HEREOF IN FAVOR OF THE OWNERS OF SUCH BONDS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS IS A MUNICIP AL LIEN SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHER NON-MUNICIP AL LIENS HEREAFTER RECORDED ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-09, FINALLY ADOPTED ON JULY 12,2008 Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion to Amend the Agenda to include Ordinance #08-39, which will be the 2008-2009 non-union salary ordinance. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Kuun and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the Agenda was Amended to include Ordinance #08- 39. ORDINANCE #08-39 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to adveltise same for Public Hearing to be held December 18, 2008, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Klum. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the AfRnnativc. Councilmcmbers Bellino and Naples were noted Absent. ORDINANCE #08-39 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING THE MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET 3 NOVEMBER 6, 2008. ORDINANCE #08-38 (a) First Reading Agenda Amended to Include Ordinance #08-09" ORDINANCE #08-39 "An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance #71-9 Establishing Salary Schedules an( Fixing the Manner oj Payments of Salarie1 for Various Official and Employees of thE Borough of Carteret' First Reading NOVEt-lBER 6, 2008 ~layor Reiman Councilmember Krum Consent Agenda RESOLUTION #08-262 "Property Tax Cancellation" RESOLUTION #08- 263 "Budget Insertion of $75,000 from the UEZ Program" RESOLUTION'#08-264 "Authorizing Participation in the NJ State Health Benefits Denb.al il'rogram" RESOLUTION #08-265 "A,ppr\cwing Payment #5, Re: ooxggll Estates Drainage Improvements" RESOLUTIONS #08-266 "Exempting Veterans Buildings from Borough Fees" 4 Mayor Reiman then asked if there were any questions on any ofthe Resolutions. Councilmember Krum questioned if in reference to resolution number 8, ifthere was an appointee for the Housing Authority. Mayor Reiman said yes, it would be Joseph Gasparro for a term of five (5) years to the Housing Authority. Mayor Reiman then thanked Councihnember Colon for her suggestion on Resolution #5, which will exempt the Veterans Organizations from permit fees, relative to construction and zoning and planning. Resolutions #08-262 through #08-273, (one (1) through twelve (12) on the Agenda, were introduced by the Mayor and referred . to the Council for action. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum RESOLUTION #08-262 "Property Tax Cancellation: RESOLUTION #08-263 "Budget Insertion of$75,000 from the UEZ Program!' RESOLUTION #08-264 "Authorizing Participation in the NJ State Health Benefits' Dental Program" RESOLUTION #08-265 "Approving Payment #5, Re: Cornell Estates Drainage Improvements" RESOLUTION #08-266 "Exempting Veterans Buildings ii-om Borough Fees" RESOLUTION #08-267 "Approving Change Order #1 & Final-Intersection Improvements to Roosevelt/Washington A venue-Holmes Street" RESOLUTION #08-268 "Professional Services-CME Associates, Green Acres Land Diversion Application - Cln'ome Park" RESOLUTION #08-269 "Appointment to the Carteret Housing Authority" RESOLUTION #08-270 "Refund of Tax and lor Sewer Fee Overpayments" RESOLUTION #08-271 "Dedication by Rider-COAH Statewide Non-Residential Development Fee Act" RESOLUTION #08-272 "Authorizing Mayor to Execute a Redevelopment Agreement with Chick's Holid<lY Time, Inc." RESOLUTION #08-273 "Directing the Issuance of a Taxi Driver's License-David Makuta, Northeast Livery Service" were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Colon, Diaz, KlUm and Sitarz voted in the Affilmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Naples were noted Absent. 5 NOVEt-lBER 6, 2008 RESOLUTION #08-267 "Approving Change Order #1 & Final- Intersection Improvements to Roosevelt/Washington Avenue Holmes Street" RESOLUTION #08-268 "Professional ServiCE OlE Associates, Greer Acres Land Diversion Application-Chrome Park" "RESOLUTION #08-269 "Appointlnent to the Carteret Housing Authority" RESOLUTION #08-270 "Refund of Tax and/m Sewer Fee Overpaymenl RESOLUTION #08-271 "Dedication by Rider- COAH Statewide Non- Residential Develop- ment Fee Act" RESOLUTION #08-272 "Authorizing Mayor t< Execute a Redevelop- ment Agreement with Chick's Holiday Time Inc." RESOLUTION #08-273 "Directing the Issuance of Taxi Dr:iu License" ALL ADOPTED NOVEMBER 6, 2008 PAYMENT OF BILLS Mayor Reiman Re: Letter from Gateway School Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz, all bills appearing on the prepaid list, properly audited and signed, were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councihnembers Colon, Diaz, Krun1 and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmembers Bellino and Naples were noted Absent. CORRESPONDENCE: Mayor Reiman asked that this be listed on the Agenda, explaining it is a letter from Gateway School thanking the Borough for hosting some students iiom there, who participated in a hands on program with Borough Department Heads. Mayor Reiman then read the letter into the record: Dear Mayor Reiman, "Thank you so much for allowing your staff to pmticipate in Mentoring Day last week. The students that attended had a wonderful experience. Melanie Siracusa did a great job in organizing our tour of the Borough Hall, Library and Civic Center Park. I would also like to thank all of those Borough employees who took time out of their busy day to speak with my students. Ellen Ransdell, Robert Bergen, Kathaleen Shaw, Linda Rivera, Carnlela Pogorzelski, Samuel Latini, Robert Kately and Anthony Beluch. Thank you again and I look forward to Mentoring Day next year." 6 Clerk's Office -- October 2008. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Mayor's Appointment- Cmteret Housing Authority, Mayor's Alternate - Iris Colon. Mayor Reiman said it gave him great pleasure to re-appoint Iris Colon, as the Mayor's Appointment to the Housing Authority. He said she has served for the fomth or fifth term under three (3) mayors. He said he will file it with the Municipal Clerk's Office. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for Public Discussion. Kevin Urban then asked what criteria has to be met to put up the sigus on the streets for resident parking. Mayor Reiman explained the program is set up by ordinance and as authorized by statute typically we do the resident parking in the zones that are affected by commuter bus parking. He said it would be studied by the Traffic Division of the Police Department and a review by the Engineering Department, to determine whether or not the traffic is related to that district or whether it is in town or out of town traffic. He spoke shortly on this. Kevin Urban said an issue that was brought up to him prior to this, is how you would go about requesting a survey regarding the parking that is there. 7 NOVEMBER 6, 2008 REPORTS Mayor's Appointment Re: Housi?g Authority Public Discussion Kevin Urban NOVEMBER 6, 2008 Kevin Urban Cont: Public Portion Closed Councilmember Diaz Mayor Reiman told him he would authorize the Patrol Division and the Engineering Office to take a look at the cars and the amount of traffic on the block. He informed him that a visitor can park there for two (2) hours and said they haven't implemented resident parking around the schools because of that. Mayor Reiman informed him that under New Jersey law they caunot prohibit out of state licenses or c0l11l11ercial vehicles unless they are a certain size. Kevin Urban questioned if something could be done so that after so many days they have to change over to a state license. Mayor Reiman eXplained that it is regulated by state regulation from the DMV and said someone can work in New York City and that business can be registered in New York City and the car can be registered in New York City and they drive it home every night and there is nothing they can do is prohibit that. He said they can restrict by size. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, the public portion was closed. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilmember Diaz questioned when the swearing in would be for the new Councilmember. Mayor Reiman told him they would be having the swearing in for the re-elected Councilmembers Naples and Krum for the first Sunday in January and once we get the certification from the 8 Board of Elections we will schedule Councihnember Colon's sweanng m. Mayor Reiman then congratulated the victors. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the four (4) Councilmembers present, after no further discussion, at approximately 6:20 P.M., the meeting was Adjourned. KlVIB/lr THLEEN M. BARNEY, Municipal Clerk 9 NOVEMBER 6, 2008 ADJOURNED