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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 4,2009, at the Thomas J. Deverin Conununity Center, 100
Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey at 11:00 A.M.
Upon individual roll call the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Iris Colon
" Jorge Diaz
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergenl Esq.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to adjourn the 2008 Borough
Council Sine Die. There being no further business, the Borough
Council of 2008 adjourned Sine Die upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affiimative vote of
the full membership present.
The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
County of Middlesex, a statement of the Detelmination ofthe Board of
County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of
Middlesex on the fourth day of NoVember in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and eight for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did determine that at the said election Iris Colon 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 hue, full and COlTect statement of the determination
of the Board of County Canvassers as filed in the office of the County
Clerk of Middlesex.
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RE-ORGANIZATION
MEETING
ROll CAlL
ADJOURNED
SINE DIE
CERTIFICATION OF
ELECTION RESULTS
-Iris Colon
JANUARY 4, 2009
CERTIFICATION OF
ELECTION RESULTS
-Randy Ktum
The 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 fourth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and eight for the election of Borough Council. The said
Board did determine that at the said election Randy Krum was duly
elected member of the Borough Council for the Borough of Catteret,
County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey. I do hereby certify, that
the foregoing is a true, full and COlTect statement of the detelTllination
of the Boat'd of County Canvassers as filed in the office of the County
Clerk of Middlesex,
CERTIFICATION OF
ELECTION RESULTS
-Susan R, Naples
The Borough Clerk read the following statement: State of New Jersey,
County of Middlesex, a Statement of the Determination of the BOat'd
of County Canvassers relative to an election held in the County of
Middlesex on the fourth day of November in the year of Our Lord, two
thousand and eight for the election of Borough Council.. The said
Board did determine that at the said election Susan R. Naples was duly
elected member of the Borough Council for the Borough of Carteret,
County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey. I do hereby cerlify, that
the foregoing is a true, full and conect statement of the determination
of the Board of County Canvassers as filed in the office of the County
Clerk of Middlesex.
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OATH OF OFFICE
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to
Councilperson Iris Colon. At this time, Councilmember Iris Colon
respectfully, took her seat on the dais.
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to
Councilman Randy Kmm who was accompanied by the Girl's Softball
Temn, At this time, Councilman Krum respectfully, took his seat on
the dais,
The softball temn did a cheer and the Mayor conunented that this was
probably the first time there was a cheer done at are-Organization
Meeting.
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Mayor Reiman acknowledged the following dignitaries who were
present: Senator Joseph Vitale, Assemblyman John Wisniewski,
Assemblyman Joseph Vas, Former National Conunander of the VFW
George Lisicki, Freeholder Director Peter Dalina, FOlmer Council
President and long telm Councilman Freeholder Ronald Rios, Former
State Treasurer and now Woodbridge Mayor John McCormack,
Deputy Mayor of South Brunswick Carol BalTett, 22 year Mayor of
South Amboy Jack O'Leary, former Committee Member and
Municipal Depmtment Head from Lacey Township Tony Neibert, 8
years as Borough Attomey and elected 2 years ago as the Mayor of
Keyport Robert Bergen and recently elected Freeholder and former
Councilmember in Piscataway Leslie Scott.
Mayor Daniel J. Reiman administered the Oath of Office to
Councilperson Susan R. Naples. At this time, Councilmember Susan
R. Naples respectfully, took her seat on the dais.
Mayor Reiman acknowledged Dennis Cherepski, President of the
School Board and Board Member Fred Gerstler who were in the
Audience,
Upon individual roll call, the following were noted present:
Councilmember Vincent Bellino
" Iris Colon
" Jorge Diaz
" Randy Krum
" Susan Naples
" Joseph Sitarz
Also noted present was Robelt J, Bergen, Esq. Borough Attomey.
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DIGNITARIES
ACKNOWLEDGED
OATH OF OFFICE
DIGNITARIES
ACKNOWLEDGED
2009 COUNCIL
ROllCAlL
JANUARY 4, 2009
STATEMENT OF
MEETING NOTICE
INVOCATION
NOJlilINATION FOR
\" COUNCIL PRESIDENT
2009 ADOPTION OF
RULES OF COUNCIL
2009 ADOPTION
OF RULES
OF COUNCIL
The Clerk stated that notice was mailed to The News Tribune, The
Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board on December 22, 2008.
Notice was also published on December 31, 2008.
Father Taras Chubenko gave the Invocation.
Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to nominate a Council President.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous,
affitmative vote of the full membership present, Councilmember
Susan R. Naples was norninated for the position of Council President.
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum the 2009 Rules
of Council were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted
in the affirmative.
2009
RULES OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
BOROUGH OF CARTERET
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ARTICLE I
The deliberations of the Council shall be govemed by "Robert'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 reconunend 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 depmtmental and agency responsibility of the
Borough, He shall approve or veto all expenditures made by the
Council and/or depaltments. In his absence this duty shall be assumed
by the Council President. (See RS. 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
intenupt 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
perfOlm hislher duties, the Council President (or, in hislher inability to
act, the Councilmember having the longest telm as such in consecutive
years) shall act as Mayor, as provided by Statute, (See R.SAO:88-3).
ARTICLE III
BOROUGH CLERK
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SECTION 1. The Clerk shall perform the duties enjoined upon
him/her by revised Statutes of New Jersey and these By-Laws. (See
RS. 40:87-54 et seq.).
SECTION 2. He/she shall keep the minutes and ordinance books
properly and fully indexed and shall perform 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 Conunission and the
Borough of Carteret.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. The Council shall hold an annual meeting on the first
Sunday of Janumy at Twelve O'CLOCK Noon, or, during the first
seven days of Janumy in any year (See R.S. 40:88-1) at the Thomas J.
Deverin Conununity Center.
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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 Memorial Municipal Building, 61
Cooke Avenue, Cmteret, 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 yem'. (See RS. 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
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 Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue at 6:00 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 Conunittee 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 shail then be tumed
over to the Borough Attomey to be put in its proper legal fOlm. 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 adjoumed 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 conunent. The public will be permitted to speak on any
issue of concem as it relates to any federal state, county, school,
municipal or local authority matter. No one may be allowed more than
three (3) minutes when addressing the Council, and the public
conunent period shall not extend beyond one (1) hour. The Borough
Clerk is hereby authorized to schedule the public conunent period
within the order of business for any agenda and/or special meeting as
shelhe shall determine 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 ofthe Mayor, four Councilmembers (See RS. 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 adjoum.
SECTION 8.
viz,:
The following order of business shall be observed
I. Call the roll
2. Moment of silent prayer
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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 conununications, petition, etc.
10. Reports of committees and department heads
11. Greeting of public and invitation of discussion and
new business only
12. Adjourmnent
SECTION 8.1. Any member of the public wishing to address the
Governing Body during the public discussion portion of a meeting
must request to do so by registering with the Borough Clerk in the
official Borough log book. Regish'ation is to include nmne, address,
phone number, topic or purpose of discussion.
SECTION 9. The public shall be afforded the oppOltunity 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 conunent 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 Councilmember on the proposed resolutions comprising the
consent agenda will be recorded as that Councilmember's vote upon
each resolution so listed on the consent agenda,
SECTION 10. Reports of conunittees shall be presented by
alphabetic order of the members of Council.
SECTION 11. During the public discussion pOltion of a Council
Meeting, each person recognized by the Chair shall be permitted to
discuss matters of public concem at said meeting limiting their
speaking to three (3) minutes per person, and the public conunent
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 Conunissions.
ARTICLE V
STANDING COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. The Mayor shall name all conunittees with such
appointment subject to the conCUlTence of a majority of the Council.
The Mayor shall see that all matters referred to the conunittees 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 conunittee, a majority of the members of said Council are
hereby empowered to make such appointment.
SECTION 2. The following Standing Conunittees of the Council
consisting of three Councilmembers, with the first named
Councilmember to act as Chairperson shall be proposed at the annual
Meeting, viz.:
I, Buildings and Grounds
2, Finance and Administration
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3. Fire & Domestic Preparedness
4. Parks and Recreation/Public Property
5. Police & Public Safety
6. Public Works
7. Bom'd of Education Liaison
Conunittee 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 conunittee business. They also shall coordinate their
conunon 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 conunittees.
SECTION 3. In addition to other responsibilities, the Standing
Conunittees shall perform the following functions:
I. 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 conunittee 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 of the
depmtments and agencies which the Standing Conunittee
ofthe Borough represents.
This conunittee 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.
3. FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Fire Department, including all
fire houses.
4. PARKS AND RECREATIONIPUBLIC PROPERTY:
This Conunittee shall be responsible for the personnel
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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
Progrmn.
5. POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
This Committee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment of the Police Departlnent and facility.
6. PUBLIC WORKS:
This Conunittee shall be responsible for the personnel
and equipment ofthe Streets and Roads Department,
Central Vehicle Maintenance, Recycling Department,
Sewerage Depaltment, including street cleaning and
the borough dump.
7. BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
This Committee shall be responsible for conununicating and
sharing pertinent information with the Board of Education,
SECTION 4. Standing Conunittees 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 Conunittee shall:
I. Plan, study and control within budgetary and statutory
limitations; canyon the routine activities for which it
has primary responsibility.
2, Perform such acts as may be assigned to it by the Council.
3. RepOlt and make reconunendation to the Council
regarding its responsibilities and activities.
SECTION 6. The Mayor shall not:
I. Make promises or conunitments 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.
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3. Expend any money whatsoever, except with the
approval of the Council.
SECTION 7. Special conunittees shall be appointed for purposes
other than those included in the duties of the Standing Conunittees by
a majority vote of the Council.
SECTION 8. The Chairperson of each Standing or Special
Conunittee shall be prepared to repOlt to the Council at each regular
meeting on the principal activities and achievements of his/her
Committee.
SECTION 9. All department heads in chm'ge 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, ovettime and
attendance. The repOlt 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 fOlms as the Borough shall promulgate for that purpose through
the Finance Department. As required by Statute, said forms shall be
swom 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 f0l1h the specific
procedures in connection with bills, claims and vouchers, and the
requirements thereto.
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
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equipment for use by the Borough, except in accordance with the
provisions contained in Borough Ordinance #05-67.
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 govem all purchasing within the Borough, and shall be the
sole guide, subject to requirements of State Statute. The Finance
Depmtment, having confilmed compliance with the provisions of the
Purchasing Ordinance, shall refer all verified bills, claims and
vouchers reconunended for payment to the Council. The Finance
Depm1ment shall prepare a list of the total mnount of the individual
vouchers approved by each conunittee, and subsequently reconunend
for payment by the Financing Conunittee, according to budgetary
appropriations. The Finance Depaltment 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 infOlmation readily. The Finance
Department shall also maintain costs and/or a voucher trail as to all
vouchers which have been paid and shall be paid, Authorization to
draw checks and pay the amount of the approved vouchers by the
Councilmembers 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. COll'esponding 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.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. The Mayor and any member of the Council may
propose mnendments to these By-Laws at any Regular Meeting. If the
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proposed amendments are listed on the formal agenda, a vote on said
amendments may take place during that meeting, If not so listed, the
proposed mnendments 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 mnendments to these By-Laws must
be approved by a 2/3 vote of the full membership of the Goveming
Body.
ARTICLE VIII
ADOPTION AND TERM
SECTION 1. The By-Laws shall be adopted by a resolution of
Council conculTed in by a majority of the Members of Council and
approved by the Mayor. The By-Laws shall become effective
inunediately 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 mles
shall be subjected to disciplinary proceedings and may be suspended
or removed,
ARTICLE X
All Department Heads and Supervisors shall The Borough Engineer,
Borough Attomey, Borough Collector-Treasurer, Borough Auditor,
Business Administrator and Police Director shall submit the following
written repOlts to the Mayor and to the members of Council:
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1. A monthly report summarizing the progress of all matters
being handled or worked upon by each. This is a monthly
"Progress Repo11" to be submitted prior to the first meeting
of the next month.
2. Project or Case Rep0l1 - Reports 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
of the case or project.
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3. Special Reports - To deal with any special information the
Borough Council may need to be informed on any new case
or project of either the Attomey, 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 Attomey, Borough Engineer, Borough
Auditor, Business Administrator and Police Director. They
will be presented to the Mayor and Councilmembers 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 CouncilmeIl).bers had any objections
on the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion,
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous
affirmative vote of the fhll membership present, Resolutions #09-1
through #09-10 were approved, Upon individual roll call vote,
Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted
in the affirmative,
ADOPTED
RESOLUTION #09-1
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES
AS TO LIABILITY FOR ASSESSMENTS FOR
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS"
RESOLUTION #09-1
DESIGNATING OFFICIAL
TO ISSUE
CERTIFICATES AS TO
LIABILITY FOR
ASSESSMENTS FOR
MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT:
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RESOLUTION #09-2
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL TO ISSUE TAX SEARCHES
FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #09-3
"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL NEWSPAPERS
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #09-4
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"DESIGNATING OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES
OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET"
RESOLUTION #09-5
"FIXING RATE OF INTEREST TO BE CHARGED
ON DELINQUENT TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS"
RESOLUTION #09-6
"APPOINTING A BOROUGH ATTORNEY"
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RESOLUTION #(8-2
DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL TO ISS
TAX SEARCHES
RESOLUTION #(f)-3
DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL
NEWSPAPERS
RESOLUTION #09-4
DESIGNATING
OFFICIAL
DEPOSITORIES
RESOLUTION #09-5
FOONG RATE Of
INTEREST ON
DELINQUENT
TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS
RESOLUTION #09-6
APPOINTING
ROBERT J. BERG:
BOROUGH
ATIORNEY
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RESOLUTION #09-7 RESOLUTION #09-7
ESTABLISHING A PEITY-
"ESTABLISHING A PETTY-CASH FUND FOR THE BOROUGH CASH FUND FOR THE
OF CARTERET PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:5-21" BOROUGH OF CARTERET
PURSUANT TO
N.J.S.A.40A:5-21
RESOLUTION #09-8
"APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ONTHE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND THE CARTERET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD"
RESOLUTION #09-9
"PROVIDING FOR A TEMPORARY BUDGET FOR THE
YEAR 2009 PURSUANT TO N.J .S. 40A:4-19"
RESOLUTION #09-10
"ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR THE 2009 CALENDAR YEAR"
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RESOLUTION #09-8
APPOINTING
REPRESENTATIVE TO
SERVE @N THE
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
HOUSING AND CONMUNITY
DEVELOPNENT COt1MITIEE
AND THE CARTERET
COt1MUNITY DEVELOPNENT
BOARD
RESOLUTION #09-9
PROVIDING FOR A
TEMpORARY BUDGET FOR
THE YEAR 2009 PURSUANT
TO N.J.S.40A:4-19
RESOLUTION #09-10
ACCEPTING REQUESTS FOR
VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR THE 2009
CALENDAR YEAR
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STANDING
COMMITTEES
OUNCILMEMBER
NAPLES
OUNCILMEMBER
KRUM
Mayor Reiman named the 2009 Standing Conunittees, the ftrst name
denotes the Chairperson.
BUJLDINGS & GROUNDS:
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION:
FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS:
PARKS & RECREATIONIPUBLIC PROPERTY:
POLICE & PUBLIC SAFETY:
PUBLIC WORKS:
BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON:
NAPLES, Krum, Colon
DIAZ, Bellino,Naples
KRUM, Diaz, Bellino
BELLINO, Colon, Sitarz .
SITARZ, Diaz, Naples
COLON, Sitarz, Krum
NAPLES, Bellino, Diaz
CounciImember Susan Naples thanked the residents of Cmteret for
giving her the oppOltunity to serve another 3-year tenn. It was a
wonderful OppOltunity to be on a ticket with such historic national
significance. She thanked Tony Neibert and his staff who proved that
you can do more with less. She reported that there will be much
communication with the school board which is good because we are
all pretty much eating out ofthe same pot. We have a Shared Services
Agreement in place. We are keeping the lines of communication open
to best serve the residents of Carteret, She thanked everyone for their
confidence and said she looks forward to 3 more years working with
this administration,
Councihnan Krum thmlked the Borough residents for their support for
3 telms, He hopes to continue progress' in a positive way. He thanked
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his family for being there and putting up with all the stuff you go
through as a Councilmember. He thanked his team for being there.
It was a surprise that they are there. He's with them 8 months out of
the year. The Fire Department responded to 2,121 calls for assistance
in 2008. These calls involved everything from house fires to industrial
accidents to extrications to hazar~ous material incidences and medical
emergencies. The Fire Departlnent also conducted 504 fire inspections
and issued 970 fire violations. In 2008 the depm1ment continued
training our firefighters in the field of flanunable liquid firefighting
along with all mandatory state and federal training requirements. They
also cO,nducted large scale drills with outside agencies such as Kinder
Morgan, the Hess Oil Refinery, the Urban Metro ... (inaudible)...and
the New York City Fire Depm1ment. In 2008 the Fire Department
provided 2 additional services to the Borough, The Fire Department
now has 2 certified child care car seat technicians who inspect and
install child seats at no charge. We also stalted to provide vehicle
lockout assistance also at no chm'ge to the residents. Our Fire
Prevention Bureau once again was a leader in Fire Prevention
education with our annual Open House where over 500 people
attended this year's event. The Fire Prevel\tion Office also stmted a
cooperative education program with Cmteret Middle School. This past
year students from the Middle School competed against other schools
around the state in fire call competition in which students were
challenged on their knowledge,about fire safety. In 2009 the Fire
Department will continue to ...(inaudible)...to meet the growing need
of the public for emergency services. He thanked the members of the
emergency services for their great work in 2008 which includes
Volunteer Chief John Schon, the members of Fire Companies #1 and
#2, Dan Beasley, members of the Office of Emergency Management,
First. Aid' Captain Ernie Evon, members of the First Aid Squad and
also our EMT men and women. He wished evelyone a Happy New
Year.
COUNCILMAN KRUM
CONY:
Councilmember Iris Colon ,thanked the Borough of Carteret, the
Mayor and Eric Chubenko.
COUNCILHONAN COLON
Councilman Sitarz wished everyone a Happy New Year. He repOlted
that the Police Department responded to 21, 000 calls in 2008 .and
approximately 7,000 police reports were prepared. There were
approximately 1,000 anests in 2008 and 3800 motor vehicle
summons~s were issued which was down from 2007. There were
3000 man hours of police training. Four members of the Police
Department along with Woodbridge and Pelth Amboy continue to
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patrol the waterfronts in the 3 municipalities. For 6 years in a row,
Carteret was selected as a Night Out award winner for its outstanding
participation in the 25th Annual National Night Out. Once again the
Carteret Police Department conducted the Civilian Police Academy.
Classes were held in the beginning of February and the graduation
took place in May. Twelve Middle School and twelve High School
students graduated They bought 5 new police cars in 2008 and in
2008 the entire police department received all new weapons. The 3
police officers that were hired in December are scheduled to attend the
Somerset Police Academy in January with graduation scheduled in
June. They replaced the antiquated recording system. He reported
Progress.
COUNCILMAN BELLINO Councilman Bellino wished all a Happy New Year and continued
Progress. He thanked the Parks Depm1ment for continuing to do what
they do for our children in the parks. He thanked the police, fire,
EMS, Volunteer Fire, First Aid and OEM, all the
Borough..,(inaudible) ...employees as well as Streets and Roads. He's
looking forward this year to the conceits in the park. The schedule is
every Friday' night at the park and Sundays at the waterfront. The
successful operation is chaired by Mr. Manetta. There are some new
organized events this year which is the Carteret Junior Wrestling. Mr.
Diaz..runs that particular element. He thanked everyone for their
support, he has 2 years left, He reported continued Progress.
COUNCILMAN DIAZ Councilman Diaz said that as they think about finances, 2008 is a
reminder of the stock market meltdown, the closing of many financial
institutions and.. , (inaudible), Despite these turbulent economic times,
this administration continues to invest in seeking grants and public
funding for ...(inaudible)...infrastructure upgrades, for parks and
recreation, revitalization of smmt growth for our retail and commercial
cOlTidor while stimulating economic development. Over the past 5
years, the Borough has been granted $50 million dollars in funding for
various projects.. .(inaudible).. .$500 million in private investments.
The CUlTent economy may decrease our opportunities for additional
funding in certain areas...(inaudible) of more with less, We have
consolidated departments, we have reduced our workforce without
compromising services and we have ventured to establish certain
shared services with the Board of Education and the Township of3Woodbridge. We have an outstanding team led by the Mayor. He
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thanked the professional staff and department heads of the departments
he oversees including Municipal Clerk Kathy Bamey, Law Director
Robert Bergen, Finance Officer Pat DeBlasio, our Code Official
Anthony Neibert, Engineer John DuPont and our Director of
Economic Development Kathy Shaw. He thanked them for their
expertise and guidance. He congratulated Councilmembers Naples
and Krum on their re-election to the Borough' Council and he
welcomed the newest member Councilwoman Colon, He wished the
guests and good residents of Carteret, a safe, happy and prosperous
New Year.
Mayor Reiman noted that the appointments will be held until the first
Agenda Meeting in January which is January 15, 2009.
Council President Naples thanked everyone for their help and supp0l1.
She congr(ltulated Freeholder Ron Rios, She thanked her daughter for
her SUPPOlt these past 6 years.
Deacon Jim Can'ins gave the Benediction.
Mayor Reiman congratulated the newly elected Councilmembers and
the 2009 Council and thanked the residents for attending the Re-
Organization Meeting. He said he is looking forward to working
together in 2009. This will be a rough and tumble year financially, not
only for the residents and businesses but also for municipal and state
govenunent. GovemOl' Corzine has ordered close to $3 billion dollars
in cuts, You could imagine how this will impact us on the state and
local level on a daily basis,
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COUNCILMAN
DIAZ CONT:
MAYOR'S
COMMENTS
COUNCIL
PRESIDENT
NAPLE'S
GO.'1MENTS
BENEDICTION
MAYOR'g
GO.'1MENTS
JANUARY 4, 2009
ADJOURNED
There being no fu11her business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by
Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of
the full membership present, the meeting was. adjoumed at
approximately 11 :30 A.M.
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