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A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of
Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman at 6:00
P.M., Thursday, April 23, 2009, Council Chambers, Memorial
Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey.
Upon individual roll call vote the following were noted present:
Councihnember Vincent Bellino
" Iris Colon
" Jorge Diaz
" Susan Naples
" Joseph W. Sitarz
Noted Absent was Councilmember Randy Krum.
Also noted present was Kathleen M. Barney, Municipal Clerk and
Robert Bergen, Borough Attorney.
The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman.
The Clerk stated on January 5, 2009 the 2009 Annual Notice was
mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on
the Bulletin Board. It was published January 8, 2009.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
APRIL 23, 2009
REGULAR MEETING
April 23, 2009
ROLL CALL
Silent Prayer!
Pledge of Allegiance
STATEMENT OF MEETING
NOTICE
MINUTES FOR
APPROVAL
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Minutes for
Approval Cant:
present, the Minutes of April 8, 2009 were approved and
transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk.
COMYlENDATIONS
American Legion Band.
Mayor Reiman asked Captain George King, Co-Captain Warren
Horn and Band Manager Daniel Tornambe, representing the
American Legion Marching Band, to come forward. He explained
we had a special joint resolution presented by Governor Corzine
and signed by Senate President Richard Codey and Joe Roberts,
Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly and that it is a joint
legislative resolution sponsored by Senator Joseph Vitale and
Assemblyman Wisniewski.
American Legion
Band
Legislative
Resolution
Mayor Reiman then read the resolution into the record:
"WHEREAS, the Senate and the General Assembly of New Jersey
are pleased to salute and congratulate the Senior Marching Band of
American Legion, Carteret Post #263, esteemed within the Garden
State Community recognition of its noteworthy performances; and
WHEREAS, under the exceptional guidance of Captain George
King, Co-Captain Warren Horn and Band Manager Daniel
Tornambe, the Senior Marching Band and Color Guard received
the highest accolades during the Convention of Posts in Wildwood
By the Sea, in September, 2008; and
WHEREAS; these Gentlemen are respected for giving generously
their time and energy to American Legion Carteret Post #263 and
the depth of their knowledge and the brunt of their experience have
contributed immeasurably to the praise for the accomplishments of
the Senior Marching Band; and
WHEREAS, their exemplary talents and efforts in seeking and
achieving excellence have earned them and the members of the
Senior Marching Band a respect and admiration of the New
Legislature and the people of the State of New Jersey;
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NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED by the Senate and
General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, that this Legislature
hereby salutes and congratulates the American Legion Senior
Marching Band for their meritorious efforts and useful talents
evidenced by their many accomplishments;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly authehticated copy of
this resolution be signed by the Senate President, former Govemor
Richard Codey and the Assembly Speaker Joseph Roberts and
attested to by the Senate Secretary and Assembly Clerk."
Mayor Reiman said this was a long time in coming explaining this
is for accomplishments achieved towards the later part of last year
and we are happy to have received it and finally able to present it
to them. He also explained that Senator Vitale was to have been
here this evening for this presentation, but he was called away on
business and so he is doing the presentation of the Senate and
Assembly joint resolution to them. He then asked Councilmember
Bellino to present our special meritorious awards for the Borough
of Carteret.
Councilmember Bellino read the words to the meritorious award
into the record:
"In recognition of distinguished service to the American Legion
Carteret Post 263 Senior Marching Band, in continuation of its
tradition of exceptional performance and its history of achievement
as acknowledged throughout the State of New Jersey."
Mayor Reiman congratulated them and thanked them for their
contributions to Carteret and the Senior Marching Band.
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Legislative
Resolution Cont:
Mayor Reiman
Councilmember Bellino
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COMMENDATIONS Cont:
Carteret Junior
Wrestling Team
Councilmember .Diaz
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Mayor Reiman
PRESENTATIONS
Carteret Junior Wrestling Team:
Mayor Reiman recognized Councilmember Diaz as the Head
Coach of the team and the originator of the program. He then
asked Councilmember Diaz to speak about the program.
Councilmember Diaz thanked the Mayor and Council for giving
the opporiunity for the team to be recognized. He then gave a short
scenario on the program. He said about five years ago the school
system implemented a wrestling program in the Middle School and
the High School and then last fall, with the support of the Mayor
and the Council and the Recreation Commission, they were
granted permission to establish the first wrestling program. He said
they were pleasantly surprised that approximately thirty (30)
children, elementary level, from age five (5) to about ten (10) or
eleven (II), participated in the program. He then introduced the
coaches, Michael Disanto and Larry Phillips and went on to
explain that this is a wrestling team representing Carteret that went
up against other towns. He also recognized the parents who
suppotied them at their games and practices and asked that they
receive a round of applause. He then announced, on behalf of the
Mayor, each wrestler would receive a ceriificate.
Mayor Reiman then read the words to the meritorious award into
the record:
"For their pariicipation in Carteret's first Junior Wrestling Team
promoting spirit, athletic competition as a representative of the
Carteret Spotis Program and Organization presented this day, the
twenty third day of April, 2009."
Mayor Reiman then presented the meritorious awards to the
following participants:
Jakob Bezares
Evan Blozen
Brittany Brown
Kenny Coghan
Frankie Coghan
Joseph Cooley
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Kevin Delgado
Christian Diaz
Frankie DiNozzi
Ethan Espinosa
Daniel Gallagher
Erik Gonzalez
Christian Hicks
Jacob Jarosz
Daniel Lawson
Lucas Lupera
Efrain Martinez
Justin Martinez
Jeryl Middleton
Jahquil Nix
Jahil Nix
Justin Ramos
Alfred Redick
J asmarae Ruiz
Issaiah Ruiz
Asadi Shakur
Fernando Sullivan
Michael Wilson
Tai Wilson
Mayor Reiman then thanked the three coaches and spoke highly of
how they dedicate their time to the children. He then presented the
coaches with a meritorious award:
Jorge E. Diaz
Michael Disanto
Larry Philips
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, the Public Hearing on the 2009 Local Municipal Budget
was opened to the public.
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PRESENTATIONS Cont:
Mayor Reiman, Re:
Coaches Awards
PUBLIC HEARING, Re: 200<
Local Municipal
Budget
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There were no comments from the public.
Public Hearing
Closed
After no ftuiher discussion, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers
Sitarz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the Public Hearing on the 2009 Local
Municipal Budget was closed. .
ORDINANCE #09-04
"CAP Ordinance
to Exceed Index
Rate"
The Clerk stated that Ordinance #09-04 was introduced and
adopted on First Reading at an Agenda Meeting of the Borough
Council of the Borough of Carieret held on March 19, 2009. It was
duly published in The Home News Tribune on April 10,2009 with
notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public
Hearing to be held on April 23, 2009 at approximately 7:00 P.M..
The Ordinance posted on the bulletin board and copies were made
available to the general public and according to law, she read the
Ordinance by title.
Public Hearing
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and
unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present, the Mayor
declmed the Public Hearing to be opened.
There were no comments from the public.
Hearing Closed
There being no fuliher comments or objections to the Ordinance,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C
by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples. and unanimous affirmative
vote ofthe five (5) Councilmembers present.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples
ORDINANCE #09-04
"ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET
APPROPRIA nON LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP
BANK
N.J.S.A. 40 A: 4-45.14
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was finally Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote
Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Naples and Sitarz voted in the
Affirmative. Councilmember Diaz Abstained and Councilmember.
Krum was noted Absent.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED: APRIL 23.2009
INTRODUCED: MARCH 19: 2009
Advertised as Adopted on First Reading
with Notices of Public Hearing: APRIL 10.2009
Hearing Held: APRIL 23. 2009
Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN
Adveliised as Finally Adopted: MAY 3. 2009
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Bellino and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Council members
present the Public Potiion on Resolutions/Agenda Items and New
Business was opened to the public.
There were no comments from the public.
After no furiher discussion upon MMS&C by Councilmembers
Bellino and Sitarz and unanimous affilmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, the public poriion of the meeting was
closed.
Mayor Reiman then asked if the Council had any questions on
Resolutions #09-93 thru #09-101.
Mayor Reiman referred to #09-96 "Supporting S-2266 Recovering
Costs and Fees Associated with an ABC License Charged with a
Violation." He explained as recalled in the past all cities in the
state are responsible for prosecuting ABC Licenses and
unfortunately only the State of New Jersey can levy fines against
the violators who have ABC licenses. He said, if adopted by the
Senate and the Assembly, this would provide us to recover any
costs with special prosecution of these licenses and that Senator
APRIL 23, 2009
ORDINANCE #09-04
Adopted
Public Portion on
Resolutions/Agenda
Items and New Business
Public Portion Closed
Mayor Reiman
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APRIL 23, 2009
Consent Agenda
RESOLUTION #09-93
"Directing the Issuance
of Various Raffle Licenses"
RESOLUTION #09-94
"Approving Special
Improvement Properties
for 2009"
RESOLUTION #09-95
"Professional Services-
Beacon Planning and
Consulting Services,
Re: Various Engineering
Services"
RESOLUTION #09-96
"Supporting S-2266
Recovering Casts and
Fees Associated with
an ABC License Charged
with Violation"
RESOLUTION #09-97
"Authorizing Excel
Environmental Resources
Inc. to Apply for Grant
Funding for 45-47
Ivashington Avenue"
RESOLUTION #09-98
"Authorizing Excel
Environmental Resources
Inc. to Apply for Grant
Funding for 128, 129, 130-
136.Washington Avenue"
Vitale has sponsored to work with him on it and we look forward
to it be adopted by the Senate and the Assembly.
There were no questions from the Council.
Mayor Reiman then asked for a motion on the Consent Agenda.
Resolutions #09-93 thru #09-101 were introduced by the Mayor
and refen'ed to the Council for action.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz
RESOLUTION #09-93
"DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE OF VARIOUS RAFFLE
LICENSES"
RESOLUTION #09-94
"APPROVING SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT PROPERTIES FOR
2009"
RESOLUTION #09-95
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - BEACON PLANNING AND
CONSULTING SERVICES, RE: VARIOUS ENGINEERING
SERVICES"
RESOLUTION #09-96
"SUPPORTING S-2266 RECOVERING COSTS AND FEES
ASSOCIATED WITH AN ABC LICENSE CHARGED WITH
VIOLATION"
RESOLUTION #09-97
"AUTHORIZING EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
INC. TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR 45-47
WASHINGTON AVENUE"
RESOLUTION #09-98
"AUTHORIZING EXCEL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES,
INC. TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR 128, 129, 130-
136 WASHINGTON AVENUE"
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RESOLUTION #09-99
"APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO.1 AND PAYMENT NO.
2 RE: 2008 ROAD PROGRAM"
RESOLUTION #09-100
"AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF COMPLETION - TITAN
PDC"
RESOLUTION #09-101
"A WARD OF BID - HERMANN AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION"
were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers
Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember Krum was noted Absent.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz, 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, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative.
Councilmember Krum was noted Absent.
Board of Health/Office on Aging - March 2009.
Upon MMS&C by Councilmember Diaz and Naples and
unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers
present, all Repotis were ordered to be received and placed on file.
APRIL 23, 2009
RESOLUTION #09-99
"Approving Change Order
No< 1 and Payment No. 2
Re: 2008 Road Program"
RESOLUTION #09-100
"Authorizing Issuance
of Completion-Titan PDC
RESOLUTION #09-101
"Award of Bid-Hermann
Avenue Reconstruction"
Adopted
PAYMENT OF BILLS
REPORTS
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APRIL 23, 2009
COMMITIEES
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - Committee Chairperson Naples
reported seasonal work being done and they also helped with
Opening Day for the Little League and the Rededication of the
Field to Freeholder Director Crabiel; which she felt was nicely
done.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION - Committee Chairperson Diaz
reported that the Borough Finance Depariment has applied for
extra ordinary aid and said our Budget will not be finalized until
we hear back from the state in terms of an application. He went on
to say that in addition, the Borough has also applied for fifteen (15)
million dollars in aid from the Transpotiation and Equity Act and
expressed hope that we will receive some funding to be used
towar'ds our ferry terminal service project. Continued Progress.
FIRE & DOMESTIC PREPARDNESS - Committee Chairperson
Krum was noted Absent, and Mayor Reiman reported progress in
the Fire Department and went on to report that the Fire
Department's FMBA Division has joined with the Borough
Administration to sponsor a bicycle program, to be held Saturday,
April 25th and May 30th, from 10:00 A.M. until Noon at the
Thomas J. Deverin Community Center. He went on to explain that
it will be a bike, skateboard and scooter safety presentation,
compliments of the Carieret Firefighters Mutual Benevolent
Association Local 67 and that the refreshments will be provided by
the Carteret Business Partnership and that our HUD Grant for
Community Development Block Grant Funds will sponsoring a
safety helmet giveaway and after the presentation the Fire
Department will do inspections.
PARKS, RECREATION & PUBLIC PROPERTY - Committee
Chaitperson Bellino reported the parks open and running baseball,
soccer and softball programs and went on to say they have
refurbished the Carteret Avenue Field and saved, in excess of
$70,000.00, by doing it in house. He then added, in reference to
Fire, that Kinder Morgan donated a refurbished GMC Home
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Tallker and the transfer will be on Wednesday, April 29th at the
Carteret Fire House. Progress.
POLICE: Committee Chairperson Sitarz reported a pilot program
on crossing on the crosswalks by the High School. He said they
had previously given out warnings, but, today is the first time
summons were given out to yield for pedestrians in a crosswalk
and there were a total of eighteen (I8) given out and we will be
doing this again at various locations.
PUBLIC WORKS: Committee Chairperson Colon reported the
combined efforts of the Streets and Roads, Recycling and Sewer
Departments working to re-mulch all of the landscape areas of
Civic Center Pmk, the Library and around Borough Hall and
power washing the Waterfront Park and cleaning and sealing the
pavers in West Carteret. Progress.
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Committee Chairperson Naples
reported the Carteret Public Schools will be sponsoring a Pre-
School Program for 2009/2010, eXplaining it will be available in
every school, it will be a lottery based program with various dates
for various letters of the alphabet and the information can be
obtained in further detail by going to the school's website. She
said an original birth certificate and four (4) proofs of residency
will be needed. She made a few announcements, that Nathan Hale
School would be having a Tricky Tray fundraiser tomorrow
evening at 6:00 P.M. and that today she had the privilege of
representing the Mayor at Private Nicholas Minuet School,
explaining that every year Minue School honors Private Nicholas
Minue on the day he was awarded the Congressional Medal of
Honor alld then thallked the Mayor and Council for the
Proclamation and their continued support, on behalf of the Minue
School Community and that on Saturday, 9:00 A.M., at the
Carteret High School Football Stadium, they are hosting Special
Olympics and asked that everyone come out and support this and
Cmieret's team in this event.
Mayor Reiman added that the Special Olympics was the regional
one for Middlesex County, Union County, etc. He then went on to
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COMMITIEES Cont:
MAYOR.,
APRIL 23, 2009
MAYOR Cant:
say he just received the defeated School Budget from the Boar'd of
Education, which they were required to do by statute, explaining
that they have engaged special auditors to review it so we can
make an educated decision in the point in time when we make any
cuts towards the budget, for which we have a statutory deadline to
adopt by the middle of May and tl1at we will be meeting with the
Board of Education Committee to review any reduction in the tax
levy and to address their tax levy issues and then went on to
congratulate the three (3) new members elected on the Board of
Education and wished them the best of luck.
Councilmember Diaz then congratulated Councilmember Bellino
and the Par'ks and Recreation Department for a job well done last
Saturday at Little League Opening Day.
Mayor Reiman concurred and then went on to speak about the
demolishing of the Toth Building, Bethlen Hall and a private
home across from the Municipal Building which is pari of the
preparation for the Health and Wellness Center project, for which
construction should start within the next few weeks and months in
expectation that it will open by January 2011.
ADJOURNED
After no furiher discussion, upon MMS&C by Councilmember
Diaz alld Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5)
Councilmembers present, this meeting was Adjourned at
approximately 6:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC
Municipal Clerk
KMB/lr
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