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Home My Public Portal About08-06-09 agenda August 6, 2009 The Agenda Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Carteret was called to order by Mayor Daniel J. Reiman, 6:00 P. M., Memorial Municipal Building, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey on Thursday, August 6, 2009. Upon individual roll call vote, the following were noted present: Councilmember Vincent Bellino " Iris Colon " Jorge Diaz " Randy Kmm " Joseph Sitarz Noted absent were Council President Susan Naples and Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen, Esq. The Meeting was opened with a minute of Silent Prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Daniel 1. Reiman. The Clerk stated that on January 5, 2009, in full compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, a notice of tonight's meeting was sent to The Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger and posted on the bulletin board with notice that it was also published on January 8,2009. Mayor Reiman and Councilman Bellino presented meritorious to the following Cmieret OEM members for Contributing to the Success of the Independence Day Festival held on July 3, 2009: Daniel Beasley Vincent Bellino Ronald O'Onofrio Jolm Duma Steve Ketiesz Ray Michaelson Paul Debenedetto Jack Engel Joseph Orosa John Wyatt Agenda Meeting Roll Call Noted Absent Prayer & Pledge of Allegiance Statement of Meetl~ Notice Meritorious Awards August 6, 2009 Noted Present Minutes for Approval OrdinaNCE #09-10 Parking & General Provisions Traffic & Parking Regulations Open Closed At approximately 6:02 P.M., Borough Attorney Robert J. Bergen was noted present. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Sitarz and Bellino and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the minutes of July 23, 2009 were approved as transcribed and engrossed by the Clerk. The Clerk stated that Ordinance #09-10 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on July 9, 2009. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on July 28, 2009 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on August 6, 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 Council members Krum and Sitarz and unmllmous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: There being no COlllinents 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 five (5) members present. Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers Sitarz and Krum ORDINANCE #09-10 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I, "GENERAL PROVISIONS; TRAFFIC & PARKING REGULATIONS" OF CHAPTER 254-22 ENTITLED "VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC" OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET LIMITED PARKING 2 August 6, 2009 was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. Finally Adopted Approved & Adopted: August 6. 2009 Introduced: July 9. 2009 Advertised as adopted on First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: July 28. 2009 Hearing Held: August 6. 2009 Approved By: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as finally Adopted: August 12. 2009 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #09-11 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Carteret held on July 23, 2009. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on July 28, 2009 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public Hearing to be held on August 6, 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. Ordinance #09-11 Storage Tank Removal Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Sitar and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be open: Open Mayor Reiman explained that all residential units will be exempt. This is for the Companies that do not fall under the master settlement relative to the Hazardous Material Funding Association. 3 August 6, 2009 Closed Finally Adopted Ordinance #09-13 lease Agreement with Middlesex County Improve- ment Authority This would be for those companies that are not part of the settlement with Hazardous Materials. There being no comments or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Heming to be closed, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmatiye yote of the five (5) members present. Upon MMS&C, by Council members Sitarz and Diaz ORDINANCE #09-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING & SUPPLEMENTING ARTICLE VIA, 160-46.4 RE: STOreGE TANK FEES was finally adopted. Upon indiyidual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Councihnember Naples was noted absent. Approved & Adopted: Introduced: Advetiised as adopted on First Reading with Notice Of Public Hearing: July 28. 2009 Hearing Held: August 6. 2009 Approyed By: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advetiised as finally adopted: August 12.2009 August 6. 2009 July 23. 2009 The Clerk stated that Ordinance #09-13 was introduced and passed upon First Reading at a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Cmieret held on July 23, 2009. It was duly published in The Home News Tribune on July 31, 2009 with notice that it will be considered for final passage after Public hearing to be held August 6, 2009 at approximately 6:00 P.M. The Ordinance was posted on the bulletin board and copies were made ayailable to 4 August 6, 2009 the general public and according to law, she read the Ordinance by title. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmatiye yote of'the five (5) members present, the Mayor declmed the Public Hearing to be open: Open There being no cOll1ll1ents or objections to the Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing to be closed upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitars and Krum and unanimous afftrmatiye vote of the five (5) members present. Closed Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Sitarz ORDINANCE #09-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, APPROVING & AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO AN EXECUTION & DELIVERY OF A LEASE & AGREEMENT WITH THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A COUNTY- GUARANTEED CAPITAL EQUIPMENT & IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 OF THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY was finally adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative for the adoption. Councihnember Naples was noted absent. Finally Adopted Approved & Adopted: August 6. 2009 Introduced: July 23. 2009 Advetiised as adopted on 5 Augus t 6, 2009 Consent Agenda Adopted 2. Resolution #09-173 CME Associates Health & Wellness Center First Reading with Notice of Public Hearing: July 31. 2009 Hearing Held: August 6. 2009 Approved by: Mayor Daniel J. Reiman Advertised as finally adopted: August 10. 2009 CONSENT AGENDA The Borough Clerk asked if any Councilmembers had any objections to the Consent Agenda and asked for a motion. Upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Diaz Resolutions #2t111'ough #8 were adopted. Upon individual roll call vote, Councilmembers Bellino, Colon, Diaz, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affitmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. Mayor Reiman explained that Resolution #3 is awarded to Winters & Associates. This is a grant that we received II'om the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for approximately $44,000.00 of which the State will fund 75% of the cost to do an energy audit on all Municipal Buildings. The Mayor explained the Resolution #6 includes insetiions of several grants. RESOLUTION #09-173 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH CME ASSOCIATES- HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER LOTS 1, 2, &3 BLOCK 192 6 August 6, 2009 RESOLUTION #09-174 AUTHORIZING AWARD FOR MUNICIPAL ENERGY AUDIT UNDER THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY AUDIT PROGRAM RESOLUTION #09-175 AUTHORIZING THE YEAR 2010 ALLIANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET AND THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX RESOLUTION #09-176 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A NEW TAXICAB DRIVER'S LICENSE FOR THE 2009-2010 LICENSE TERM RESOLUTION #09-177 TO AMEND 2009 BUDGET RESOLUTION #09-178 AMENDING WORK PLAN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION PROGRAM RESOLUTION #09-179 AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH T &M ASSOCIA TES- 2009 BASE REPAIR AND COUNTY ROAD OVERLAY PROGRAM DESIGN, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION & INSPECTION SERVICES **Clerk's Note** Resolution #1 could not be adopted at this time but will be listed on the Agenda for adoption at the August 20. 2009 Meeting. 1. Directing the Issuance of a Raffle license. 7 3. Resolwtion #~ Munlclpai Energy Audit 4. Resolution # ~1 Authorizing 201 Alliance Agreement betwe Carteret & COUll Middlesex 5. Resolution<B-17 Ne\~ Taxicab Driver's licer 6. Reso lu t ion ~11 To Amend 2009 Budget 7. Resolution ~1 8. Resolution ~17' Engineering Services \~ith T&M Associates 2009 Base Repa County Road Overlay ~d'Clerk's Note~' August 6, 2009 PAYMENT OF BILLS Communication Received & Placed on File Comments Reports PAYMENT OF BILLS Upon MMS&C, by Councihnembers 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, Krum and Sitarz voted in the affirmative. Councilmember Naples was noted absent. COMMUNICATION The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of a Resolution from the City Planning Board reconll'llending the adoption of Amendments to the West Carteret Minue Street Redevelopment Plan-Phase II. Upon ML\1S&C, by Councilmembers Sitarz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, it was ordered to be received and placed on file. Mayor Reiman asked the Borough Attorney if we've introduced our Ordinance on this. Borough Attorney Robeli J. Bergen said we've introduced the Ordinance. He confirmed this with the Clerk. The Municipal Clerk said yes, it is Ordinance #09-08. The Mayor said that we will have this scheduled for P.HY at our next meeting. The Clerk stated that she was in receipt of the following repOlis: 1. Clerk's Office - July 2009 2. Inspection of Buildings - July 2009 8 August 6, 2009 Upon MMS&C, by Councilmember Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, all repolis were ordered to be received and placed on file. BUSINESS TO BE ADDED: Councilman Bellino said he knows they stmied the work on the Tetmis COUlis and Basketball Courts. He asked the expected date of completion. Mayor Reiman said mid-September. Initially they were hoping to have it done by the end of August. There were some delays with the building through no fault of the Borough's. It's been awarded and the change orders have been approved with the scope of the budget so there's no additional dollars. We've slightly changed the scope of the work. At the moment it's tentatively scheduled for the second or third week in September. Councilman Bellino said he was cornered already by the High School. They want to know if they can play on it right away as far as the telmis cOUlis are going. ML's. Kushner is really ready. She said she has a beautiful cOUli coming and she can't wait. Mayor Reiman said they will schedule a ribbon-cutting once the facility is complete. Councilman Diaz commended our Police COlllirussioner and the Police Department for a wonderful National Night Out on Tuesday evening. The number of residents pmiicipating in the program is increasing every year. Councilmembers Bellino, Krum & Sitarz were there. He residents enjoyed a nice barbeque, a nice evening with our Community Officers. Once again, congratulations to all. 9 Business to be added Discussion National Night Out August 6, 2009 Adjourned There being no further business or discussion, upon MMS&C, by Councilmembers Diaz and Krum and unanimous affirmative vote of the five (5) members present, the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, , ,7 KA HLEEN M. B~RNE;,~~ n~ Municipal Clerk U KMB/ am 10