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Home My Public Portal About08-10-09a October 9, 2008 An Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting October 23, 2008 was held on Thursday, October 9, 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 Vincent Bellino " Iris Colon " Jorge Diaz " Randy Krum " Susan Naples Noted absent was Council President Joseph W. Sitarz. Also noted present was Municipal Clerk Kathleen M. Barney and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen. The Clerk stated that on December 31, 2007 the Annual Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board. The amended Annual Notice was posted on the bulletin board on February 25, 2008 and published February 26, 2008. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor DaJliel J. Reiman. Minutes for Approval: Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Naples and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the minutes of September 9, 2008 were approved and transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. Presentation: Mickey Mantle North New Jersey Champions: Councilmember Bellino said before he brings up these young men and their coaches, he would like to read, for the record, what they I AGENDA MEETING NOTED PRESENT NOTED ABSENT - COUNCIL PRESIDENT J. SLTARZ ALSO NOTED PRESENT ANNUAL NOTICE SILENT PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MINUTES FOR APPROVAL MICKEY MANTLE LEAGUE CHAMPS AGENDA MEETING. OCTOBER 9, 2008 AMERICAN AMATEUR BASEBALL CONFERENCE accomplished this year. There were a group of fifteen and sixteen year old boys who played Mickey Mantel League. This league is a division with the American Amateur Baseball Conference which has been around since 1935. This is the first time it has come from Carteret, entering into any of the divisions in the AABC and represented very well. This group of young men made Carteret very proud, they show good Sportsmanship, when needed and they never intimidated anyone. They played teams from as far West as Milford into Union City Newark and Kearny. There are many more teams listed on this letter. They also played for State Charnps and Little Ferry/Passaic defeated them in their 18 to 0 record. They played these teams in Carteret as well as away. They always had a nice size crowd (inaudible) each team. This allowed our kids to play to travel with a chance to advance to the Texas World Series. They advanced to the third round in a very good league; they went to the State Tournament before falling 6/5 and being eliminated. That was not bad for the teams first year. He commended them. SPECIAL MAYORAL COMMENDATION Mayor Reiman said he would be glVmg out a special Mayoral Commendation in conjunction with the Borough Council and on behalf of the Borough of Carteret. Special recognition is owed to the following individuals of the Mickey Mantle North Jersey Championship Team. The Mayor then proceeded to call the young men and presented them with their award. The Mayor then said he would like to acknowledge the coaches in their dedication and commitment to the kids in Carteret. They are obviously involved in this . organization but their involvement transcends just one organization, one team and one league. They really dedicate a good portion of their available time in their adult lives to ensure that we have a good group of kids coming up into the schools and even upon graduation. They are very much involved in the lives of young men and young women through out our Borough. He would like to thank them for what they do in Carteret. RECESS The Mayor then said that they would be taking a 60 second break so you may leave if you choose to, otherwise you'll be stuck for the remainder of the meeting. 2 PUBLIC HEARING - Green Acres Development Application for the Multi-Parks Project Mayor Reiman: Tonight we have a Public Hearing on a Green Acres Development Application for the Multi-Parks Project prepared by T&M Associates and about to be submitted to New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection-Green Acres Division. From T &M is Dale Leubner. The Mayor asked if he would like to give a run down on the project we're proposing for the DEP funding. Dale Leubner said they would start with the little park, also known as the Ash Street Park. I'll give you a brief overview of a multi park application that we've submitted this year for improvements to the Ash' Street Park and Carteret Park. The application is for approximately $480,000.00 worth of improvements, $240,000.00 will be (inaudible) to the Borough and the other $240,000.00 will be a grant to make improvements. The Ash Street Park, we are looking to resurface the basketball courts, remove and replace a 10" fence, remove existing sidewalks and (inaudible) install a safety surface in that area. The project will be wrapped up by adding several trees. The bulk of this project is Carteret Park, basically the basketball courts will have cracks sealed, color coded and new goal nets and concrete sidewalks on the Lewis Street side will be replaced. Along the park we will be critiquing the whole area to improve safety. Does anyone have any questions? Mayor Reiman said this is the official public record that we have to make as far as the submittal to the DEP for Green Acres Funding. As you know, part of the Governor's Budget for this State Fiscal Year has set aside additional dollars to be funded for Green Acres. We haven't had any Green Acres funding statewide for the last few years so I believe they have set aside approximately one hundred million dollars for various projects throughout the State. We want to make sure we get our application in and any positive comments or input that are read into the official record when we file with the DEP. Carteret is an A Urban Community so at the extent that we receive these dollars 50% of it will be in the form of a Grant and 50% a no interest loan. 3 OCTOBER 9, 2008 GREEN ACRES DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DALE lEUBNER T&M ASSOCIATES ".. DEP GREEN ACRES FUNDING OCTOBER9, 2008 This is part of our Multi-park or Park inter-structure improvements. Over the past few years we put close to twenty million dollars in State, County and Federal Grants as well as Open Space dollars into improving our parks. The Mayor then asked if there were any questions or comments from the Council. Councilmember Diaz asked if this was an application for the funding. In terms of the improvements that will be made, I'm looking at little parks improvements. We are going to pull up existing pavement and lay down and replace with (inaudible). I played on that court and it is the longest full court I ever played on. Is there intent on making it a regular size with green buffer on both sides of the court? ">' Dale Leubner said the resurfacing will be re-striping and color coded. It was going to be more of a regulation sized court. MAYOR REIMAN Mayor Reiman said this has very little engineering work; it's been preliminary engineer work, conceptual design that has been done to date. Obviously, we are not going to invest significant dollars unless we have a return from the State DEP in a positive manner. Councilmember Naples said she knew that the tennis court and Carteret Park are in rough shape. When we see all those cracks, it's not just a patch job. Can that be explained? Dale Leubner replied that it was a seal that gets into the cracks and will be color coded. Picture a driveway being seal-coated but when all is said and dIme you won't see the cracks. Councilmember Naples said thank you. The Mayor said the plans may change depending on funding. Currently, our plans call for sealing and resurfacing the court. The Mayor said he had some discussion with the Board President Dennis Cherepski to the extent that we have some Green Acres dollars. If we can assemble enough dollars we will look to mill an overlay as you suggested. Long term, we can get 25 years out of an overlay and seal job will last only ten to fifteen years. 4 Councilmember Bellino said the plan is long overdue. When we get these Grants and money in there it will be a boom for the area in itself. He said he was there the other day to play tennis and it is rough playing on those courts. Hopefully, it will be a nice looking job when it's done and we'll probably get a lot more kids out there to get the exercise they need. Mayor Reiman asked for a motion to open to the public. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the public portion of the meeting was opened. Mayor Reiman said it is open to the Public on the Green Acres Application only, for the Multi-Parks Project. Kevin Urban noted that they said they're going to supply the (inaudible) lighting. Dale Leubner explained that part of the application will be funded. New lighting will be installed as part of this application, as part of this overall project. Mr. Urban asked what kind of requirements there will be. He asked about times on the lighting for the neighbors. It is going out at 11:00 P.M. so the people can sleep? Mr. Leubner explained that time frames, lighting decorations and so forth can be determined as the project moves forward. Mr. Urban asked about the covering. It is going to be hydro steel type? He asked if it's going to be hydro carbonpr latex. Mr. Leubner said they will be looking at various things. This is very preliminary. The materials that are used will be completed during the design phase with the Mayor and Council. 5 OCTOBER 9, 2008 OPEN TO PUBLIC OPEN COMMENTS OCTOBER 9, 2008' COMMENTS CONTINUED CLOSED ORDINANCE FIRST READING ORDINANCE #08-38 "AMENDING CODE, CHAPTER 160 SECTION 160-18B RE: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS ALTERNATES" Mayor Reiman said assuming the dollars are awarded by the State we would then move into design. This is very conceptual. Mr. Urban asked who would be responsible for the maintenance. Mayor Reiman said the municipality retains jurisdiction on it. Mayor Reiman asked if there were any other questions regarding the Green Acres Application. ".. Michael (inaudible) asked if there will be a practice board along the tennis court. Mr. Leubner said right now there is not one proposed. That is something we can discuss later on as the project moves forward. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the public portion of the meeting was closed. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, a motion was made to receive and (inaudible) under the Green Acres Division ofthe DEP. Ordinances: First Reading First Reading- ORDINANCE #08-38 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing to be held October 23, 2008, Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Naples voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. ORDINANCE #08-38 "AMENDING CODE, CHAPTER 160, SECTION 160-18B, RE: ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ALTERNATES" 6 Public Hearing October 9, 2008 1. #08-37 Amending Salary Ordinance #71-9, Re: Office on Aging, Afscme Local #2291, PBA and SOA. The Clerk stated that Ordinance #08-37 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on September 25, 2008. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on September 29 and October 18, 2008 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing on October 9, 2008 at approximately 6:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made available to the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Bellino and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened: There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present. " Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples ORDINANCE #08-37 "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES AND FIXING MANNER OF PAYMENTS OF SALARIES FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET" was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. 7 OCTOBER 9, 2008 ORDINANCE #08-37 -. "TO AMEND ORDINANCE #71-9 ESTABLISHING SALARY SCHEDULES & FIXING MANNER OF PAYt-ENT FOR VARIOUS OFFICIALS & EMPLOYEES OF BOROUGH OF CARTERET" OPEN CLOSED FINAllY ADOPTED OCTOBER 9, 2008 Approved & Adopted: October 9. 2008 Introduced: September 25. 2008 Advertised as adopted on first reading with notice of Public Hearing: September 29.2008 Hearing Held: October 9. 2008 Approved By: Mavor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as finally adopted: October 18. 2008 CONSENT AGENDA Resolutions listed as #08-236 through #08-247 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. CLERK'S NOTE Please note that Resolution (13) on the Agenda will be omitted from the Consent Agenda. It will be on for action at the October 23, 2008 Council Meeting. ADOPTED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Krum and Naples, Resolution's #08-236 through #08-247 were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. RESOLUTION #08-236 AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAXI SE\.JER FEES OVERPAYMENT RESOLUTION #08-236 'AUTHORIZING REFUND OF TAX AND/OR SEWER FEES OVERPAYMENT" RESOLUTION #08-237 GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT RESOLUTION #08-237 "GOVERNING BODY CERTIFICATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT" RESOLUTION #08-238 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HATCH MOTl MAC DONALD RESOLUTION #08-238 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH HATCH MOTT 8 MACDONALD-PREPARATION OF THE SANITARY SEWER MASTER PLAN" OCTOBER 9, 2009 (CONTINUED RESOLUTION #08-238) RESOLUTION #08-239 RESOLUTION #08-239 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $2,500 THE 2008 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF '.. BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR THE CARTERET LIBRARY FROM INSERTION OF $2,500 THE PARENT EDUCATION GRANT" THE 2008 BUDGET AVAILABLE FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY FROM THE PARENT EDUCATION GRANT RESOLUTION #08-240 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $13,500 THE 2008 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE COUNTY RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT" RESOLUTION #08-241 "REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $16,366 THE 2008 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE COUNTY ELECTION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES" RESOLUTION #08-242 "APPROVING A REVISED CHANGE ORDER #1 CORNELL ESTATES IMPROVEMENT PROJECT" RESOLUTION #08-243 "AUTHORIZING A PROFI;:SSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT . WITH APPRAISALS CONSULTANTS CORP." RESOLUTION #08-240 REQUESTING INSERTATION OF $13,500 THE2008 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM THE COUNTY RECYCLING ENHANCEMENT GRANT RESOLUTION #08-241 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INSERTION OF $16,366- 2008 BUDGET REVENUE AVAILABLE FROM COUNTY ELECTION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS DISABILITIES RESOIUIION #08-242 REVISED CHANGE ORDER CORNEll ESTATES RESOLUTION #08-243 RESOLUTION #08-244 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES "APPROVING PAYMENT ESTIMATE N0.12 & CLOSE OUT \\lITH APPRAISALS CONSULTANT CHANGE ORDER #4 NORTH STAR ENTERPRISES, INC. /CIVIC CORP. CENTER PARK IMPROVEMENTS" RESOLUTION #08-244 CHANGE ORDER#4 NORTHSTAR . ENTERPRISES CIVIC CENTER PARK "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT : WITH JOHN S. TRUHAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR RESOLUTION #08-245 I PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES" PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CCNrn\CT JOHN S. TRUHAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING SERVICES RESOLUTION #08-245 9 OCTOBER 9, 2009 RESOLUTION #08-246 TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION RESOLUTION #08-247 AUTHORIZING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CME ASSOCIATES CARTERET PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ADOPTED PAYMENT OF BIllS REPORTS BUSINESS TO BE ADDED RESOLUTION #08-246 "TONNAGE GRANT APPLICATION" RESOLUTION #08-247 "AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CME ASSOCIATES- CARTERET PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT" ".. were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Bellino all bills appearing on the prepared list were ordered to be paid. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Naples voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Sitarz was noted absent. REPORTS Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the following reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. Inspection of Buildings- August 2008 BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: The Mayor asked each Councilmember if they had any new business. They all replied no. 10 OCTOBER 9, 2008 The Mayor said he had two additional resolution items to be added to the next meeting, having to do with the Business Partnership and the Health and Wellness Center. There will be a modification on the conceptual plan in dealing with the group which will be handling some of the fund raising. This is a group that is going to help us with the marketing brochure to solicit donations from any resident who is interested in supporting the Health & Wellness Center business. In addition, the group will identify some of the non-profits or charitable organizations or endowments that are out there nationwide or statewide. More projections we look to raise within the next 12 to 24 months approximately $250,000.00 towards the Health & Wellness Center in the form of donations and grants. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED Borough Attorney Bergen said he did not have anything to add but did have one thing to report. A series of documents were subpoenaed by the FBI and the US Attorney's Office. Some of the Councilmembers might remember this from back in 1999, regarding the OENJ Cherokee Property. They have recently been returned to the Borough. Mayor Reiman asked if this was the Failace Administration documents that the FBI raided, dealing with public corruption. The Borough Attorney said this was before his time. He said he didn't look at the documents but they are here on file. He asked the Municipal Clerk if they were back in her office. Municipal Clerk replied yes. Mayor Reiman said that he thinks we can document that obviously, the previous administration and their issues with public corruption are well documented in the history of the Borough. Unfortunately, the former Mayor is not here this evening. 11 MAYOR .... BUSINESS TO BE ADDED OENJ CHEROKEE OCTOBER 9, 2008 OPENED MR. URBAN CLOSED ADJOURNED Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Naples and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the public portion of the meeting was opened. Kevin Urban said he would like the Council to consider putting the public portion after their reports. Mayor Reiman said he had to consider the Rules of Council which are set in January every year. It is certainly something that we will consider. We have to have it at some point and I think where it's at is appropriate, it is after all the business and just before the reports. The reports are given by the Councilmembers relative to the business of their relative committee Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present the public portion of the meeting was closed. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Naples and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, after no further discussion, this meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:25 P.M. ~ectfu~ submitted, ~ / " z,{t!e r KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, Municipal Clerk 12