AGENDA / REGULAR MEETING / 104
CALL TO ORDER
Agenda and Regular meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council held on Monday,
March 8, 2010.
Mayor O’Brien opened the meeting at 6:34 P.M. followed by a short prayer and salute to the flag.
STATEMENT OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Clerk Farbaniec announced that this Agenda and Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council being held on March 8, 2010 has been advertised and posted in accordance with Open Public Meetings Act Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 by advertising in the Home News Tribune, notifying the Star Ledger and the Sentinel Publishing Co., posting on the bulletin board and filing with the Municipal Clerk.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call: Councilperson Bella, Eicher, Kaiserman, Kelly, Perrette, Siarkiewicz.
Absent: None
Others Present: Mayor O’Brien
Business Admin. Bertrand
Municipal Clerk Farbaniec
Borough Attorney Nancy Kist
Engineer Cornell
C.F.O./Treasurer Kronowski
Others Absent: None
MAYOR O’BRIEN
Mayor O’Brien announced the passing of a good friend of Sayreville, Irv Tischler. He stated that Irv was a friend, resident, fellow school board member, a volunteer, a member of a number of committees and commissions here in town, a veteran and a friend. He stated that he was a good man of solid character and would be missed a lot and that he wanted to note his passing in the official record.
Councilman Perrette called for a moment of silence in the remembrance of Mr. Irv Tischler.
A moment of silence was observed by all in attendance.
OLD BUSINESS:
Municipal Clerk Farbaniec notified the Council that the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance has been prepared by the Borough Attorney and was referred to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for their review prior to it being introduced.
CONSENT AGENDA COMMUNICATIONS
· ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE – Co. Perrette
#1 APPLICATION(S) FOR BINGO/RAFFLE LICENSES
a) Received from St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church to conduct an Off-Premise 50/50 on
June 26, 2010 (RA: 1635).
b) Received from St. Stanislaus Kostka R.C. Church to conduct an On-Premise 50/50 on
June 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010 (RA:1636).
c) Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation to conduct an On-Premise 50/50 Raffle on
April 25, 2010 (RA:1637).
d) Cancer Institute of New Jersey Foundation to conduct an On-Premise Draw Raffle
Tricky Tray) on April 25, 2010 (RA:1638).
(a - d) Approve
# 2 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT FOR SOCIAL AFFAIR
a) Received from St. Stanislaus Kostka Church to dispense wine and beer at their Annual Parish Carnival on June 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010, from 4:30 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
- a) Approved
#3 TAX ASSESSMENT APPEALS
2010 Direct Tax Appeal and Complaint was received covering the properties listed
below:
Plaintiff Address
Prologis 300-350 Kennedy LLC Blk. 330.04, Lot 1.03 300 & 350 Kennedy Dr.
Prologis 409 Kennedy LLC Blk. 330.07, Lot 1 409 Kennedy Dr.
Prologis 309 Kennedy LLC Blk. 330.03, Lot 1.18 309 Kennedy Dr.
Prologis 200-250 Kennedy LLC Blk. 330.04, Lot 1.02 200 & 250 Kennedy Dr.
Rite Aid Blk. 335.01, Lot 3 3553 Washington Road
- Refer to Tax Counsel.
#4 DONNA M. BRODZINSKI, TAX COLLECTOR
Request for authorization to refund a portion of 2009 taxes due to approval of a 100%
Disabled Veteran Tax Deduction by the Tax Assessor, effective June 19, 2009.
– Resolution
#5 SOUTH PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Requesting surrounding Municipalities and School Boards support them in adopting a Resolution
Requesting Governor Chris Christie reverse his decision to reduce state aid to certain School
districts.
– Hold for additional clarification.
REPORT OF CHAIR. – Councilman Perrette announced that the Admin. & Finance Committee, along with Business Admin. Bertrand and C.F.O. Kronowski, conducted a few committee meetings last week and Saturday covering the borough’s annual budget with progress being made. He said that Wayne Kronowski will be going over it in his report.
· PLANNING & ZONING – Co. Kaiserman
#6 APPLICATION FOR NEW TEMPORARY TRAILER LICENSE
Received from Tru-Val Electric Corp to place two temporary Office Trailers on MCUA
property, Main Street Extension, Blk. 256.01, Lot 3.
- Resolution
REPORT OF CHAIR. – Councilman Kaiserman commented on the passing of Mr. Tischler
stating that he was a fellow committee person who was an extremely honest and good man. He often told him to do the honest thing and vote with your heart and not to worry about who gets upset or not. This is why he makes the decisions that he does today.
He also asked the Clerk if the January 4th meeting minutes had been corrected indicating that the Borough Attorney had contributed to the Republican Organization.
Clerk replied that his correction was noted in the meeting minutes and that he had made the correction comment.
Councilman Kaiserman recommended that the February 3, 2010 minutes of the Planning Board not be received and filed at this time due to the fact that those minutes were not corrected to reflect additional comments made by Mrs. Lee at that meeting.
Councilman Kaiserman handed the Borough Attorney a copy of an e-mail he wanted to make comment on, asking if this matter could be discussed at this time.
Attorney Kist reviewed the e-mail and responded that she was looking at an e-mail sent to Councilman Kaiserman from Mr. Hoebich. Mr. Hoebich said that the prosecutor’s office is conducting an investigation, and in light of that fact, she cautioned anyone against making any public comments at this time.
Councilman Kaiserman thanked the Attorney and reported progress.
#7
· PUBLIC SAFETY – Co. Eicher
Councilwoman reported the Council received a letter from Fire Chief Dunne stating that on Feb. 25, 2010, at 1619 hours, the Say fire dept was dispatched to a structure fire. Upon arrival of the Fire Chief and truck one, a smoke condition was present. Firemen from truck one, Bill Brugnoli, Brian Bielak, Ron Conners, III, Craig Conners, John Dragotta and Vinnie Waranowicz, forced entry through the front door and ascended up the stairs to the second floor bedroom with a hose line and Thermal Imaging Camera. Firefighters R. Conners, Waranowicz and Dragotta began suppression while Firefighters Craig Conners and Brian Bielak scanned the room with the thermal imaging camera where they located a single victim lying on the bed. Firefighters C. Conners and Bielak immediately removed the victim from the smoke filled room to the exterior to an awaiting EMS crew from the Sayreville Emergency Squad where the victim was treated and taken to an area hospital for further evaluation. She said these men, using the training, experience and assistance of modern technology, were able to avert a tragic loss on our borough. Often the outcome was not a positive one as was the case this day. He (Fire Chief Dunne) requested that these men be formally honored with a Unit Citation for their heroics, dedication and commitment to the citizens of the Borough of Sayreville for their actions exemplify the true meaning of a hometown hero. Councilwoman Eicher asked for council approval in the issuance of a citation be issued and presented at the next meeting.
Mayor asked the clerk to make the necessary arrangements.
Councilwoman Eicher also congratulated the Police Department for their apprehension of a person in a homicide investigation on Friday night.
Councilwoman Eicher then publically congratulated and thanked Mr. Bill Blanken for his receiving an award from the New Jersey State First Aid Council, 14th District for his 58 years of volunteer service to the Borough of Sayreville as a first aid member with the Sayreville Emergency Squad.
She then asked if any applications or anything had come before the planning board from the Dwarkadhish Temple. She stated she had visited their web site and saw information on a proposed community center. She became concerned and asked that the council inform them that an application should come before the planning board.
REPORT OF CHAIR.
#8
· PUBLIC WORKS – Co. Kelly
REPORT OF CHAIR.
Thanked the employees of the Public Works Department on the tireless work during the past snow storm.
#9
· RECREATION – Co. Siarkiewicz
Councilwoman Siarkiewicz reviewed the upcoming various recreation programs and events.
Councilwoman Siarkiewicz then announced that The Hair Shop is conducting a fundraiser for pancreatic cancer on June 6th and urged all residents to help support this endeavor.
Councilwoman Siarkiewicz made a motion to appoint Stanley Pilch as the EMS Coordinator for the Office of Emergency Management and the Local Emergency Planning Committee for the Borough of Sayreville.
Motion seconded by Councilman Kelly.
Comments made by Councilman Kaiserman in support of Stanley Pilch and his being very qualified and deserving of this position. Also asked for the other OEM positions which do not have written qualifications also get them.
Roll Call: Councilpersons Bella, Eicher, Kaiserman, Kelly, Perrette, Siarkiewicz, all Ayes.
REPORT OF CHAIR.
#10
· WATER & SEWER – Co. Bella
REPORT OF CHAIR.
Councilman Bella offered his condolences to Renee Tischler on the loss of her husband, Irv. He said that he worked with Irv back in the 1970’s when he ran for Council and then the school board. He said he was a good friend and will be missed.
Progress.
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· MAYOR O’BRIEN
Mayor O’Brien commented on speaking with the Mayor of Helmetta about shared services. He’s asking the respective business administrators explore where there may be common ground, which there appears to be.
Business Admin. Bertrand explained that he subsequently spoke with the Business Admin. from Helmetta, and it appears that we are in prime position to execute a Shared Services Agreement for the Borough of Sayreville to assume the Construction Department and its functions for the Borough of Helmetta. He explained the basic parameters of the agreement, how it would work, and what Sayreville would gain. He said Helmetta is in the discussion stages and that both communities are in a win-win situation.
Mayor stated he is scheduling a presentation by the Main Street By-Pass Committee to the Governing Body for April 12, 2010.
Mayor stated he sent a memo to the Governing Body about creating more ratables for the borough. In it he asked the governing body to consider referring to the Planning Board parcels the borough owns that are not considered open space. Asked if they would ever be considered open space for development where we could tax it, as borough property produces no income. If there are parcels that could be developed commercially for ratables he’d like to have it explored. He said that with the reduction of most aid coming out of Trenton, it is time for creative thinking and this would create income for the borough. Asked if the Governing Body is in agreement with sending it to the Planning Board for research.
Councilwoman Siarkiewicz moved the resolution if necessary.
Municipal Clerk Farbaniec informed the Mayor that she would have a resolution prepared and listed on the next scheduled meeting agenda (March 22, 2010).
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR'S AGENDA/REPORT
Administration & Finance:
a. Authorization to execute a required Municipal Services Reimbursement Contract with La Mer V Condominium. This standard agreement provides for reimbursement of costs associated with eligible services such as garbage and snow removal as well as street lighting.
- Resolution
b. Library Board of Trustees is awarding contract for Sayreville Public Library –
Restroom Renovations to the lowest responsible bidder, Brian Patterson Mechanical
Contracting, 5 Cindy Lane, Ocean Twp., NJ.
Councilwoman Siarkiewicz remembered another event taking place at the Library this Saturday – A Meet and Greet to view and discuss the changes they have made and will be making.
Public Works-
a. Review of upcoming Public Service Electric & Gas line work that is scheduled to take place in the future.
b. Request from Jersey Central Power & Light Company to land a
helicopter at their facility on River Road in order for them to perform the
necessary areal line work throughout the borough. He will have it cleared
with the Police Department.
- Approved.
Recreation:
a. Authorization to establish a Summer Volleyball Camp program and the associated fees for children from 2nd to 8th grade. The fee for this activity will be $80 per participant in the 4-day program. This program will run in conjunction with the previously established Soccer and Basketball Camps.
- Resolution
Water & Sewer:
a. Authorization to extend the existing contract for the purchase of hydrated lime with Carmeuse Natural Chemicals, from Pittsburgh, PA for an additional one-year period as provided for in the original contract. The contract will extend through March 31, 2011 with no change in the current pricing.
- Resolution
Public Safety: none
Planning & Zoning: none
Personnel: Closed Session items.
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· C.F.O. WAYNE A. KRONOWSKI
1. Budget Workshop Meetings – Discussion.
March 11, March 15, March 16, 2010 at 6:30 PM. Clerk to advertise.
2. Transfer Resolution
3. Ordinance to increase Appropriation CAP from 0% to 3.5% - Discussion.
4. Approval of Bills
- Resolution
· BOROUGH ATTORNEY AGENDA/REPORT
- One Items for Closed Session – Litigation.
· BOROUGH ENGINEER AGENDA/REPORT
(None)
Councilman Perrette asked the Borough Engineer if he could have an update on the progress on the Main Street and White Oaks Drive intersection for the next meeting.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
· ADMIN. & FINANCE
#1 NJ TRANSIT PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Notice of hearings scheduled on proposed changes to Bus, Rail, Light Rail, Access Link and Bus Contract, Carrier’s Fares, Fare Policies and Service Levels.
(Notice in packet & bulletin board).
· PLANNING & ZONING
#2 NOTICE TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
Notice of hearing before the Sayreville Planning Board
scheduled for March 17, 2010:
a) Application made by Bedrock Concrete Corporation seeking approval for preliminary and
final site plan approval to develop property as one - story building for office/warehouse/flex
space in a SED Zone. Property known as Block 60.06, Lot 2, 601 Hartle Street.
- Receive & file.
#3 TOWNSHIP OF EDISON