CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SEPTEMBER 14, 2011 COUNCIL CHAMBERS NOTICE OF MEETING Presiding Officer of the Council, Kenneth Balut, wishes to advise the audience that notice of this meeting has been filed with the Home News Tribune, The Star Ledger, and posted on the bulletin board in the City Clerk s office and on the City s website, indicating that today s meeting is being held at the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 7:00 p.m. At this time, as a courtesy to the Governing Body, I would ask all individuals present, including members of the audience, to please turn off all cell phones and electronic devices. Should you need to make a telephone call, please go out into the hallway and speak in a low voice so as not to disturb the ongoing meeting. None. PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS ORDINANCES PUBLIC HEARING (5 MINUTE MAXIMUM PER SPEAKER/PER ORDINANCE) 1. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED ORDINANCE FIXING AND ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF SALARIES AND SALARY RANGES AND INCREMENTS FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED JULY 3, Re: Fire Officers January 1, 2009 December 31, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 21, 1993 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 430 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH

2 3. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED CONSTRUCTION CODES, UNIFORM (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 184 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 4. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED FIRE PREVENTION (ORDINANCE NO ) ADOPTED NOVEMBER 6, 1985 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 227 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 5 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED STREETS AND SIDEWALKS (ORDINANCE NO. 770 AS AMENDED) ADOPTED OCTOBER 22, 1872 ASLO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 386 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY FO PERTH 6. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED CERTIFICATE OF CODE COMPLIANCE (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 17, 1991, ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 181 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 7. AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL LANDS LOCATED ON LEE STREET BETWEEN BRACE AVENUE AND WESTERN PARKWAY ALSO KNOWN AS BLOCK 191, LOTS 2.02, 2.03, 2.04 AND 2.05 TO THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX. 8. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED POLICE DEPARTMENT (ORDINANCE NO. C-74 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED OCTOBER 17, 1928 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 95 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH Re: Off-duty Police Employment

3 9. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE NO ENTITLED ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $521, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIGHTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER IN AND BY THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY. 10. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY WATERFRONT TO CORRECT STORM DAMAGE. PUBLIC HEARING BID BUDGET (5 MINUTE MAXIMUM PER SPEAKER) R-325-9/11 Public Hearing and possible adoption of the BID Budget. None. HEARING OF CITIZENS (10 MINUTE MAXIMUM) AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT Citizens may address the Council on any matter on the agenda which does not have its own scheduled public hearing. Citizens shall be permitted to speak once for a maximum of ten (10) minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. BIDS Bids were received on August 25, 2011 for the following: 1. Roof Replacement Salt Storage Dome at the DPW a. Northeast Roof Maintenance. Inc. $ 77,000.00* b. Cypreco Industries, Inc. $263, Roof Replacement Side Storage Garage at the DPW a. Northeast Roof Maintenance Inc. $ 39, Bid rejected 3. One (1) 2012 Extended Cab Pickup a. Beyer Brother, Corp. $ 27,386.00* 4. New/Unused 4WD Crew Cab GMC a. Beyer Brother, Corp. $ 54,675.00*

4 5. One (1) Ejector Trailer a. R.J. Twitchell & Co. $ 54,880.00* b. Bristol Donald Co., Inc. $ 76, One (1) High Reach Wheel Loader a. Jesco, Inc. $133,419.00* b. Harter Equipment $143, c. Trico Equipment Services $159, * Recommendation of Bid Award None. SUPPLEMENTAL DEBT STATEMENT None. LIQUOR LICENSE NOTIFICATION SOCIAL AFFAIR PERMIT St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Wisteria Street Occasion: Fundraiser A Taste of Perth Amboy Date: Sept. 20, 2011, 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Church Community Center, Wisteria Street REPORTS Jill A. Goldy, CFO/Comptroller submitted the following reports: 1. Payroll Disbursements/Deductions July Water/Wastewater Utility Reports July Investment Report July Check Register Report for the month of August 2011, totaling $3,404, Budget Status Reports YTD July Thomas P. Ward, Chairman, Board of Adjustment Annual report dated July 2010 through June Mary Ann Lawrence, CFO, Raritan Bay Area YMCA Statement of Activities and Statement of Financial Position (unaudited) for the period of January 1, 2011 through June 30, David J. Volk, Fire Chief Report on the responses and overtime incurred by the Fire Department in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene August 27 29, Tim Haahs Associates Parking Management & Consulting Services Preliminary Parking System Assessment August 1, 2011.

5 ORDINANCES FIRST READING (NO PUBLIC DISCUSSION) 1. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 19, 1978, ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 414 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH Re: Adding Loading Zone on Kirkland Place 2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PERTH AMBOY, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 414 OF THE CITY CODE ENTITLED VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SO AS TO INCLUDE (B) ENTITLED TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL MONITORING SYSTEM. 3. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING WATER REGULATIONS AND RATES ORDINANCE NO ADOPTED AUGUST 14, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "ALARM SYSTEMS" (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 13, 2000 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 135 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 5. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "BICYCLES" (ORDINANCE NO. C-265 AS AMENDED) ADOPTED DECEMBER 20, 1939 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 158 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 6. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AUCTIONS" (ORDINANCE NO. C-129 AS AMENDED) ADOPTED JULY 15, 1931 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 147 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 7. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "DOGS" (ORDINANCE NO. C-286 AS AMENDED) ADOPTED DECEMBER 17, 1941 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 199 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH

6 8. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED LICENSED OCCUPATIONS (ORDINANCE NO. C376) ADOPTED DECEMBER 22, 1947 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 275 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 9. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING RESTRICTED PARKING SPACES FOR USE BY HANDICAPPED PERSONS" (ORDINANCE NO AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED JULY 2, 1985 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 255A ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 10. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED FIRE PREVENTION (ORDINANCE NO ) ADOPTED NOVEMBER 6, 1985 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 227 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 11. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "RENT CONTROL" (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED OCTOBER 18, 1983 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 353 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 12. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "MUSIC VENDING MACHINES" (ORDINANCE NO. C-267 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED JANUARY 17, 1940 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 299 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 13. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "PAWNBROKERS" (ORDINANCE NO. 415 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED OCTOBER 16, 1899 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 313 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH

7 14. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "POOLROOMS AND BILLIARD PARLORS" (ORDINANCE NO. C- 700 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED DECEMBER 19, 1962 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 329 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 15. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "NOISE" (ORDINANCE NO. C-447 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED OCTOBER 3, 1951 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 304 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 16. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED WRECKERS NO (AS AMENDED) ADOPTED AUGUST 4, 1992, ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 425 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 17. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "POLICE DEPARTMENT" (ORDINANCE NO. C-74 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED OCTOBER 17, 1928 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 95 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 18. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS" (ORDINANCE NO. C-490 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED DECEMBER 16, 1953 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 295 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 19. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "FOOD & BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES." (ORDINANCE NO AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 233 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 20. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, LICENSING OF." (ORDINANCE NO AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED NOVEMBER 19, 1974 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 234 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH

8 21. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AUTO LIVERIES" (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ADOPTED MARCH 1, 1977 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 150 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 22. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "PRECIOUS METALS AND GEMS" (ORDINANCE NO AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED MAY 20, 1980 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 331 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 23. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "TAXICABS" (ORDINANCE NO AS AMENDED) ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 404 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 24. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AMUSEMENT DEVICES" (ORDINANCE NO. C-335) ADOPTED JULY 18, 1945 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 140 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 25. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "CLUBS" (ORDINANCE NO ) ADOPTED JULY 8, 2009 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 183 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 26. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "DANCE HALLS" (ORDINANCE NO. C-290 ET SEQ) ADOPTED JUNE 17, 1942 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 191 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH

9 27. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT" (ORDINANCE NO AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED APRIL 2, 1996 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 343 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 28. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "HANDBILLS" (ORDINANCE NO. C-379 ET SEQ) ADOPTED OCTOBER 18, 1897 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 255ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH 29. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED JUNKYARDS (ORDINANCE NO. 977 AND AMENDMENTS) ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 16, 1918 ALSO KNOWN AS CHAPTER 266 ET SEQ OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PERTH RESOLUTIONS R-326-9/11 Authorizing extension of Plenary Retail Consumption License No , held in the name of Tropical Corp., t/a Acapulco Tropical at 521 State Street to Alan I. Gould Receiver for Tropical Corp. R-327-9/11 Supporting the efforts of the Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, in partnership with the National Park Service, to foster the conservation, preservation and interpretation of New Jersey s Revolutionary War heritage. Consent Agenda R-328-9/11 R-352-9/11 R-328-9/11 Authorizing insertion of revenue in the CY 2011 Budget pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) for the Law Enforcement Responds to Community Concerns Grant in the amount of $5, R-329-9/11 Authorizing insertion of revenue in the CY 2011 Budget pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) for Salton, Inc./George Foreman Grills Anti Trust Settlement Grant in the amount of $1,

10 R-330-9/11 Authorizing insertion of revenue in the CY 2011 Budget pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (Chapter 159, P.L. 1948) for a Recycling Tonnage Grant in the amount of $24, R-331-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 60, Lot 9, 263 Madison Avenue, in the amount of $4, to Peter Zipp, Esq., attorney for Jami Realty Co. R-332-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 60, Lot 7, 253 Madison Avenue, in the amount of $3, to Peter Zipp, Esq., attorney for Jami Realty Co. R-333-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 57, Lot 19, 262 State Street, in the amount of $ to Peter Zipp, Esq., attorney for Americus Senior Living, Inc. R-334-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 34, Lot 21, 177 Madison Avenue, in the amount of $3, to Peter Zipp, Esq., attorney for Aliland Properties, Inc. R-335-9/11 Authorizing refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block , Lot 45, 312 Convery Boulevard, in the amount of $1, to Michael A. Vespasiano Trust Account on behalf of Creative Management, Inc. R-336-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 34, Lot 1, 194 Paterson Street, in the amount of $4, to Peter Zipp, Esq., attorney for Aliland Properties, Inc. R-337-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block , Lot 47, 308 Convery Boulevard, in the amount of $1, to Michael A. Vespasiano Trust Account on behalf of Nazih & Antonia Jabado. R-338-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 70 Lot 23, Smith Street, in the amount of $4, to Peter Zipp, Esq., attorney for Mercyland Corp. R-339-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 53, Lot 3.01, 263 Front Street, in the amount of $1, to McKirdy & Riskin, attorney for John & Lillian Wolff.

11 R-340-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block , Lot 3 C0472, 472 Great Beds Court, in the amount of $1, to McKirdy & Riskin, attorney for Michael Lambert. R-341-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 53, Lot 10.07, 281 Front Street, in the amount of $1, to McKirdy & Riskin, attorney for Craig Matttoon. R-342-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 317, Lot 17.01, 747 Donald Avenue, in the amount of $5,586.95, to Irwin D. Tubman, LLC. R-343-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 47, Lot 5, 72 Gordon Street, in the amount of $ to Matthew & Jodi Richter. R-344-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 366, Lot 15, 283 Keene Street, in the amount of $ to Thomas Olson, Esq., on behalf of William E. Saksinsky. R-345-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 74, Lot 12, 259 Bertrand Avenue, in the amount of $3, to Rene & Monica De La Cruz. R-346-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayments on Block 240, Lot 1.01 (Riparian Rights); Block 426, Lot 3.07 (High Street Extension) and Block 240, Lot 1(Buckingham Avenue) to Harbortown Terrace, LLC in the total amount of $15, R-347-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment on Block , Lot 1 CB312, 368 Rector Street, to The Landings at Harborside, LLC in the amount of $3, R-348-9/11 Authorizing refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal to Chevron in the total amount of $7,900, R-349-9/11 Authorizing the proper City Officials to void check # and cancel the overpayment, in the amount of $1, on Block 46, Lot 18.02, 241 Kearny Avenue R-350-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeal on Block 352, Lot 24, 681 State Street, to Michael A. Vespasiano Trust Account on behalf of 681 State Street Realty, LLC in the amount of $1,088.50

12 R-351-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax overpayment created by tax appeals on Block 144, Lot 6, 100 Commerce Street, to Michael A. Vespasiano Trust Account on behalf of 100 Commerce Avenue Realty LLC in the amount of $1, R-352-9/11 Authorizing the refund of tax payment on Block 128, Lot 1, 112 Smith Street, to Midland Loan Services, in the amount $6, R-353-9/11 Authorizing payment of a series of old Safeco change orders. R-354-9/11 Authorizing a contract with Michael Keller, to provide consulting services in connection with waterfront damages repair and Route 440 construction litigation in an amount not to exceed $3, R-355-9/11 Extending the contract with Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP to represent the City on tax appeals before the Tax Court of the State of New Jersey for the period of August 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 in an amount not to exceed $30, R-356-9/11 Authorizing a traffic signal maintenance agreement with the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Route 440 ramp U and High Street. R-357-9/11 Authorizing the proper city officials to enter into a host agency agreement with the Puerto Rican Association for Human Development, Inc. to provide funding in the amount of $34, for the Senior Community Service Employment Program ("SCSEP") administered by the Easter Seals New Jersey. R-358-9/11 Authorizing refund of fee for use of Duffy Park to Nancy Jimenez in the amount of $ R-359-9/11 Authorizing refund of fee for use of Duffy Park to Juan Perez in the amount of $ R-360-9/11 Authorizing refund of fee paid for the trip to Dorney Park sponsored by the Office of Recreation to Carmen Torres in the amount of $ R-361-9/11 Authorizing a contract with Chas S. Winner Inc/Carmen Dodge for the purchase of one (1) Dodge Charger Pursuit under State Contract No. A79010 in an amount not to exceed $21,

13 R-362-9/11 Authorizing a contract with Trius Inc., for a diesel fired hot patch machine in amount not to exceed $28, Consent Agenda- R-363-9/11 R-365-9/11 R-363-9/11 Authorizing settlement of the workers compensation litigation entitled James S. Rivers v. City of Perth Amboy C.P. No for the amount of $15, R-364-9/11 Authorizing settlement of the workers compensation litigation entitled Rene Harris v. City of Perth Amboy C.P. No for the amount of $30, R-365-9/11 Authorizing settlement of the workers compensation litigation entitled Steven Morillo v. City of Perth Amboy C.P. No for the amount of $38, R-366-9/11 Authorizing a grant agreement with Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust in the amount of $110, for the Surveyor General s Office. R-367-9/11 Rejecting bids for roofing replacement of side storage garage at Department of Public Works and authorizing advertising for requests for bids. R-368-9/11 Accepting the bid and authorizing a contract with Northeast Roof Maintenance, Inc., for replacement of the salt storage dome roof at the Perth Amboy Department of Public Works in an amount not to exceed $77, R-369-9/11 Accepting the bid and authorizing a contract with Beyer Brothers, Corp., for one (1) WD extended cab pickup in an amount not to exceed $27, R-370-9/11 Accepting the bid and authorizing a contract with Beyer Brothers, Corp., for one (1) new/unused 4 WD crew cab GMC pickup or equivalent in an amount not to exceed $54, R-371-9/11 Accepting the bid and authorizing a contract with R.J. Twitchell & Co., Inc., for one (1) new ejector trailer in an amount not to exceed $54, R-372-9/11 Accepting the bid and authorizing a contract with Jesco, Inc., for one (1) 2011 high reach wheel loader in an amount not to exceed $133, R-373-9/11 Recording the existence of a time capsule buried on April 24, 1984 and setting the opening date as April 24, 2084.

14 R-374-9/11 Accepting the proposal of and awarding a contract to American Traffic Solutions for the traffic control signal monitoring system. R-375-9/11 Authorizing the City of Perth Amboy to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement with the Township of Piscataway and authorizing the proper city officials to execute the cooperative pricing system agreement. R-376-9/11 Authorizing a contract with Motorola for the purchase of replacement public safety, public works and other radio equipment in an amount not to exceed $1,469, in accordance with Bond Ordinance # under state contract. COMMUNICATIONS 1. NJDEP submitted a copy of the Conditional No Further Action Letter with Requirements for Biennial Certifications issued to the Perth Amboy Housing Authority for the project at 618 New Brunswick Avenue. (8/8/11) 2. NJDEP submitted a copy of the No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for the remediation of one 1,000 gallon #2 heating oil underground storage tank system at 509 Brace Avenue. (8/12/11) 3. Middlesex County Freeholder Clerk submitted a certified copy of a Resolution, adopted on July 21, 2011 authorizing the reimbursement of maintenance costs to the City of Perth Amboy not to exceed $20, annually and the City of New Brunswick not to exceed $5, annually for the operation of police and fire boats. (8/12/11) 4. Middlesex County Division of Solid Waste Management advising that an application has been received from Generated Materials, LLC Recycling Center, requesting inclusion in the County Solid Waste Management Plan as a Class B Recycling Facility at 1160 State Street. (8/17/11) 5. NJDEP advising that the Department has approved Environmental Liability Transfer, Inc. s Remedial Action Work Plan for the former Asarco Inc. property at 1160 State Street. (8/19/11) 6. New Jersey State Forester Lynn F. Fleming advising that there is a new efficiency in the process for administering the N.J. Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act. (8/22/11)

15 7. Mayor Wilda Diaz advising that she has appointed the following to the Perth Amboy Police Department, effective August 25, 2011: (8/22/11) Ruben Velazquez Davis Salazar 8. PSE&G advising that a public hearing will be held on September 22, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the County Freeholder s Meeting Room, New Brunswick on PSE&G s filing with the Board of Public Utilities for Annual Proposal for Basic Generation Service (BGS) Requirements to be Procured Effective June 1, (8/24/11) 9. Council President Kenneth Balut advising that he will be out of state September 15, 2011 through October 6, 2011 and therefore will not be attending the Council Meetings of September 26 th and 28 th, (8/25/11) 10. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. advising that in accordance with the NJDEP Notification and Public Outreach notification is provided to all owners and tenants within 200 feet of the property boundary of 479 Krochmally Avenue to promote awareness that an environmental investigation is being conducted. (8/29/11) 11. Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. advising that in accordance with the NJDEP Notification and Public Outreach notification is provided to all owners and tenants within 200 feet of the property boundary of 567 New Brunswick Avenue & Route 35 to promote awareness that an environmental investigation is being conducted. (8/29/11) 12. Middlesex County Freeholder Clerk submitted a certified copy of a Resolution authorizing execution of an Agreement with the City for the drainage improvements to New Brunswick Avenue. (8/29/11) 13. Roux Associates Inc., submitted notification on behalf of the Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency11 and Sayreville Seaport Associates, L.P., that work related to the remediation of soil and groundwater identified at the former NL Industries, Inc. facility is in progress in certain areas and will soon begin in others areas. (8/31/11) 14. Stantec, Consulting Corp., advising that in accordance with the NJDEP Notification and Public Outreach notification is provided to all owners and tenants within 200 feet of the property boundary of 640 Amboy Avenue to promote awareness that an environmental investigation is being conducted. (9/2/11)

16 15. Mayor Wilda Diaz commending Dean C. Durling of Quick Check Food Stores on his philosophy in managing the steady growth of the company. (9/2/11) 16. Mayor Wilda Diaz congratulating Joseph Colalillo of Wakefren Food Corp. on being named The No. 1 Privately Held Company in New Jersey. (9/2/11) 17. Mayor Wilda Diaz congratulating Myron P. Shevell of The Shevell Group on being named No. 22 of The Top 100 Privately Held Companies in New Jersey. (9/2/11) 18. Mayor Wilda Diaz congratulating John J. Galiher of Preferred Freezer Services on being named No. 43 of the Top 100 Privately Held Companies in New Jersey. (9/2/11) 19. Mayor Wilda Diaz appointing the following to the Perth Amboy Police Department, effective September 2, 2011: (9/6/11) Andrew Hadjioannou Stephen Hedberg 20. NJDOT advising that as of September 16, 2011, the Department s Local Aid District 3 Office located in Freehold is moving to Trenton. (9/6/11) 21. Perth Amboy 1160, LLC, advising that in accordance with the NJDEP Notification and Public Outreach notification is provided to all owners and tenants within 200 feet of the property boundary of 1160 State Street to promote awareness that an environmental investigation is being conducted. (9/6/11) 22. Christopher D. Rafano, Freeholder Director, submitted a copy of the 2010 NJ Annual Average Labor Force Estimates by Municipalities. (9/7/11) 23. Generated Materials LLC advising that an application has been made to the Middlesex County Solid Waste Council for inclusion into the Council Solid Waste Management Plan as both a Class B and Class C facility to be located at 1160 State Street. (9/8/11) 24. Comcast advising that there will be cable changes required for analog televisions. (9/8/11)

17 PUBLIC PORTION (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM PER SPEAKER) COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Elaine M. Jasko City Clerk