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Home My Public Portal About03-05-09 agenda The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret preceding the Regular Meeting, March 19, 2009, was held on March 5, 2009, 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 " Randy Krum " Susan Naples " Joseph W. Sitarz Noted Absent was Councilmember Vincent Bellino. Also noted present was Municipal Clerk Kathleen M. Barney and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen. The Clerk stated that the 2009 Annual Notice was mailed to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the Bulletin Board on January 5, 2009 and was published on January 8, 2009. The meeting was opened with a minute of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers MARCH 5, 2009 AGENDA MEETING March 5, 2009 NOTED PRESENT STATEMENT OF MEETING NOTICE Silent Prayer/Pledge of Allegiance MINUTES FOR APPROVAL I > MARCH 5, 2009 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL Cont: present, the Minutes of January 22 and February 5 & 19, 2009 were approved and transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. PRESENTATION Contest Winners - "What You Can Do for Our Community." Mayor Reiman eXplained that this contest was sponsored by the Mayor's Children Charity Trust Fund, which is a fund approximately seven (7) years old and their hope is to raise funds to support children's youth activities in sport's education. He said they have raised and contributed close to $150,000.00 in the form of scholarships, helping children with local athletics, academics, donations to the Library and programs to support school programs, trips throughout the world and history trips throughout the states and region. He went on to say the current contest "What You Can Do for Our Community" gave grammar and middle school children the opportunity to either write a poem, letter, report or paint or draw or sketch something to represent what they thought they could do to improve our community saying there were many and they were all well received and they all did a wonderful job. He said the committee narrowed it down to a first and second winner for each school. He then asked Council President Naples to join him in presenting the awards, explaining besides the meritorious award the first place winners will receive four (4) tickets to Ringling Brothers Circus for Saturday and the second prize winner will receive two (2) tickets. Council President Naples then spoke, thanking the Mayor for the educational way the contest was conducted. Mayor Reiman then presented the awards: Columbus School: I st Place - Julianna Navarro 2nd Place - Amber Melo 2 Nathan Hale School: 1 st Place-Kimberly Krok 2nd Place - Denilson Banegas Minue School: I st Place - Cristina Escusa 2nd Place -Gursewek Singh Middle School: 1 st Place - Vanessa Raiborde 2nd Place - Brittany Novellino PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Reiman asked Michelle Chubenko, the leader of local Girl Scout troop #8159, to come forward with her troop. Mayor Reiman also recognized Mrs. Tucker as co-troop leader of the troop. Mayor Reiman then read the Girl Scout. Week Proclamation into the record: "WHEREAS, Thursday, March 12, 2000, marks the 97'h anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA, founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 Savannah, Georgia and; WHEREAS, throughout its distinguished history, Girl Scouting has helped build millions of girls and women of courage, confidence and character, and; WHEREAS, through the dedication, time and talent of volunteers of different backgrounds, abilities and areas of expertise, the Girl Scout organization thrives for girls in so many settings, and; WHEREAS, through Girl Scouting's unique leadership development program, girls defme leadership by making the world ':! i, MARCH 5, 2009 PRESENTATION Cont: PROCLAMATIONS Girl Scout Week 3 MARCH 5, 2009 Girl Scout Week Proclamation Cont: Meeting Adjourned and Reconvened \. a better place by discovering, connecting and taking action in their communities, and; WHEREAS, Girl Scouting takes an active role in increasing girls' awareness of the opportunities available to them today in math, science, sports, technology, health and field that can expand their horizions; and 'WHEREAS, more than 3.7 million Girl Scout members nationwide will be celebrating 96 years of this American tradition, with nearly 50 million women who grew up participating in Girl Scouting and exemplify the impact of this amazing movement, NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, MAYOR OF . THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, do hereby acknowledge the week of iYlARCH 8TH THROUGH MARCH 14TH, 2009 AS GIRL SCOUT WEEK in the Borough of Carteret and request that all residents of the Borough hereby applaud the commitment Girl Scouts has made to America's girls" FURTHER, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, order that the Flag of the Girl Scouts be displayed at Memorial Municipal Building in recognitioIl of their commitment to the community, at the Memorial Municipal Building, for the duration of Girl Scout Week" At approximately 6:12 P.M., the meeting was Recessed and was Reconvened at approximately 6:14 P.M. 4 Mayor Reiman then read the Proclamation for Carteret Disabilities Awareness Day into the record: WHEREAS, the Carteret Office for the Disabled will hold its twenty-forth Annual "Carteret Disabilities Day" on Sunday, March 8, 2009 at the St. Demetrius Hall, Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M.; and WHEREAS, Carteret Disabilities Awareness Day is held as an information and social gathering to be enjoyed by all who choose to attend; and WHEREAS, this event is only made possible through the combined efforts of many volunteers from non-profit organizations and Borough Departments and businesses within our community; and WHEREAS, the Office for the Disabled continued to expand opportumtles for Disabled Persons to achieve their goals, developing and using their capabilities. NOW, THEREFORE, I DANIEL J. REIMAN, MAYOR OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey do hereby proclaim SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009 AS CARTERET DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY "CARING AND SHARING" FURTHERMORE, 1 urge the entire community to participate in said program making it a great success. Mayor Reiman then read the Women's History Month Proclamation into the record: MARCH 5, 2009 CARTERET DISABILITIES AWARENESS DAY 5 ;1 MARCH 5, 2009 WOMEN I S HISTORY MONTH "WHEREAS, New Jersey women of every race, class and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our State in countless recorded and unrecorded ways: 'WHEREAS, New Jersey women have played and continue to play a critical economic, cultural and social role in every sphere of the life of the State by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; 'WHEREAS, New Jersey women have played a unique role throughout the history of the State by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force of the State; 'WHEREAS, New Jersey women were particularly important in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic and cultural institutions in our State; WHEREAS, New Jersey women of every race, class and ethnic background served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; WHEREAS, New Jersey women have been leaders, not only in securing their own rights of suffrage and equal opportunity, but also in the abolitionist movement, the emancipation movement, the industrial labor movement, the civil rights movement and other movements, especially the peace movement, which create a more fair and just society for all; and WHEREAS, despite these contributions, the role of women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued, in the literature, teaching and study of American History WHEREAS, the Department of Community Affairs, specifically the Division on women's goals are to remember and celebrate New Jersey women and to: Ensure that NJ women are offered equal opportunities in education, the workforce and healthcare regardless of age, sexual orientation, income ethnicity, race or religion. 6 Identify, implement, measure and coordinate programs that address the needs ofNJ women. Engage in continuous study and research on issues affecting NJ women and their families; develop policy papers and legislative recommendations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Governing Body in the Borough of Carteret, State of New Jersey, that March 2009 is designated as "Women's History Month" under the National Women History Project's 2009 theme: Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet. " ORDINANCE #09-03 was introduced and adopted on First Reading and the Clerk authorized and directed to advertise same for Public Hearing be held on May, 7, 2009, upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent and Councilmember Naples Abstained.. ORDINANCE #09-03 (a) "AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING SECTION 160-113, SIGNS" The Clerk stated that on ordinance #09-02 was introduced and adopted on First Reading at an Agenda Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on February 19,2009. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on February 25, 2009 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 5, 2009 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. MARCH 5, 2009 \.]OMEN I S HISTORY MONTH Proclamation Cont: ORDINANCE #09-03 (a) "Amending Code, Re: S. " 19ns First Reading ORDINANCE #09-02 "Providing for Various Sewer Improvements, Appropriating $535,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund-Reserve for Sewer " Improvements 7 MARCH 5, 2009 ORDINANCE #09-2 Public Hearing Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. There were not comments from the public. Hearing Closed There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote of the full Council present. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Naples ORDINANCE #09-2 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $535,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND RESERVE FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" Adopted was finally Adopted. Upon individual roll call Councilmembers Colon, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. APPROVED AND ADOPTED: MARCH 5, 2009 INTRODUCED: FEBRUARY 19.2009 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading With Notice of Public Hearing: FEBRUARY 25, 2009 Hearing Held: MARCH 5. 2009 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: MARCH II. 2009 8 The Clerk stated that on ordinance #09-03 was introduced and adopted on First Reading at an Agenda Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on February 19, 2009 . It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on February 25, 2009 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on March 5, 2009 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 Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be opened. There were no comments from the public. There being no further comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz and unanimous affirmative vote ofthe five (5) Councilmembers present. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz ORDINANCE #09-3 "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $250,000.00 FROM THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND AND $350,000.00 FROM THE RESERVE FOR SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR 2009 ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND OTHER VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS OF THE BOROUGH FOR THE COST THEREFOR" was finally Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote Councilmembers Colon, Diaz,Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. 9 t; MARCH 5, 2009 ORDINANCE #09-3 "Appropria ting $250,000.00 from the Capital Improvement Fund and $350,000.00 from the Reserve for Seiver Improvements for the 2009 Road ":,.L~'DJ2"E Improvement Program and Other Various Capital Improvements" Public Hearing Hearing Closed Adopted MARCH 5, 2Q09 ORDINANCE #09- 3 Cont: Councilmember Krum CONSENT AGENDA RESOLUTION #09-70 "Property Tax Cancellation & Refund" RESOLUTION #09-71 "Naming Section of Germak Drive as PC Richards Hay" RESOLUTION #09-72 "Designating a Redeveloper & Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Redevelopment of a Portion of Federal Boulevard Redevelopment Area" APPROVED AND ADOPTED: MARCH 5. 2009 INTRODUCED: FEBRUARY 19.2009 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading With Notice of Public Hearing: FEBRUARY 25,2009 Hearing Held: MARCH 5. 2009 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: . MARCH 1 L 2009 Mayor Reiman then asked if there was any questions from the Council on Resolutions G 1 thru G6. Councilmember Krum referred to Resoltuion G3, "Naming Section of Germak Drive as PC Richards Way", asking if Germak Drive would be coming all the way out to Minue Street. Mayor Reiman said just the portion that is landlocked, from Orchard to Pekola area, explaining it is the front entrance to PC Richards headquarters and warehouse facility and they will also allow them the retail center up on the street. . Resolutions #09-70 through #09-74 were introduced by the Mayor and referred to the Council for action. RESOLUTION #09-70 "PROPERTY TAX CANCELLATION AND REFUND" RESOLUTION #09-71 "NAMING SECTION OF GERMAK DRNE AS PC RICHARDS WAY" RESOLUTION #09-72 "DESIGNATING A REDEVELOPER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A PORTION OF FEDERAL BOULEVARD REDEVELOPMENT AREA" 10 RESOLUTION #09-73 "APPROVING THE CDBG BUDGET FOR 2009" RESOLUTION #09-74 "SUPPORT OF A-3753, MUNICIPAL LIBRARY CONTRIBUTION RELIEF" were Adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Colon, Diaz, Krum Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. Please note that Resolution GI listed on the Agenda was omitted from Consent Agenda and will be voted on at the March 19 Council Meeting. 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 Colon, Diaz, Krum, Naples and Sitarz voted in the Affirmative. Councilmember Bellino was noted Absent. Departments- Clerk's Office - February 2009. Inspection of Buildings - February 2009. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five, (5) Councilmembers present, all Reports were ordered to be received and placed on file. 11 MARCH 5, 2009 RESOLUTION #09-73 "Approving the CDBG Budget for 2009" RESOLUTION #09-74 "Support of A-3753 Municipal Library Contribution Relief" were Adopted Clerk's Note PAYMENT OF BIllS REPORTS MARCH 5, 2009 BUSINESS TO BE ADDED Council President Naples Councilmember Krum Counc&lmember Diaz PUBLIC DISCUSSION Kevin Urban " Council President Naples reminded everyone of Disabilities Awareness Day, which is Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 P.M., at St. Demetrius and also the High School History Club is having a fund raiser at the Carteret Elks beginning at 4:00 P.M., on Saturday, $10.00 per adult and $10.00 per student. Councilmember Krum spoke about the 100th anniversary for the career fIrefighters explaining they will be having a big event and advertisements are being sold to help it get going. He said he was not aware of the date yet, but will have it by the next meeting. Mayor Reiman said it will be hosted at the Holiday fun and he also mentioned they would be having a wet down for the new fIre truck that was donated from Kinder Morgan. Councilmember Diaz said while they were on the topic of the Fire Department, he mentioned he had a memo from the Chief notifying 1lS that Mark Hruska was the Firefighter of the Year and asked if there was something they could do to recognize him. , .~. Mayor Reiman said they would do a Proclamation. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Naples and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, the meeting was opened for Public Discussion. Kevin Urban, then spoke. He asked if there was any plans to change the meeting time. Mayor Reiman explained to him that the attendance has been the same on and off even when the meetings were later or earlier, commenting that we make it as open as we possibly can. He also explained that our Agenda and Council Meetings with all the Ordinances and Resolutions are put up on the Internet. 12 Kevin Urban said that the Ordinances are discussed after they are voted on. Mayor Reiman told him he was wrong, explaining relative to an ordinance there are two (2) opportunities for the public to speak on it, at the First Reading the public can speak on it and at the Public Hearing, prior to the Council voting on its Adoption, there is a public portion at which the public can speak. Kevin Urban then asked if the road improvement was for Lower Roosevelt Avenue. Mayor Reiman said it was not. The Public Hearing was then closed. Upon MMS&C by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) Councilmembers present, after no further discussion, at approximately 6:30 P.M., this meeting was Adjourned. KATHLEEN . B Municipal Clerk KMB/lr 13 MARCH 5, 2009 Kevin Urban Cont: Public Hearing Closed ADJOURNED