City Council
Regular MeetingHackensack, NJ · April 16, 1990
Minutes
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack,
N.J., on Monday, April 16, 1990.
Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:00 P. M. and asked
everyone to stand for the flag salute.
On roll call the following were present: Mayor John F. Zisa,
Deputy Mayor Sandra A. Robinson, Councilmen Mauro A. Mecca, Mark A.
Stein, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin, City Manager James s. Lacava
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and City Clerk Doris L. Dukes.
Absent - Councilman Roger B. Mattei
Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act,
Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was
provided by sending a notice to The Record and posting a copy on the
Bulletin Board in City Hall."
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 5-90 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE
FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY
RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK".
Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law
and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?"
Motion offered by Mecca, seconded by Stein that there be a
public hearing. Carried.
Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this
Ordinance.
Dock Russell, 148 Clay Street, asked for clarification of the
Ordinance which was provided him by Mr. Lacava.
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that the public
hearing be closed. Carried.
Resolution 1155 OFFERED BY STEIN SECONDED BY: ROBINSON
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack,
County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 5-90
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS
POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK", pass its second and final
reading and is hereby adopted.
Dr. Mecca asked questions regarding the percentage of the
contract and if this will confirm the 30-hour work week for the
employees. The City Manager said yes.
Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Nay - Mecca
Absent - Mattei
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 6-90 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE 1
FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY
RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
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HACKENSACK".
Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law
and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?"
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that there be a
public hearing. Carried.
Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this
Ordinance. There was no response.
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Robinson that the public
hearing be closed. Carried.
Resolution #156 OFFERED BY:STEIN SECONDED BY: NONE
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack,
County of Bergen and State of New ,Jersey, that Ordinance No. 6-90
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS
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POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK", pass its second and final
reading and is hereby adopted.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone who would second the
resolution several times. There was no second. A motion was then
offered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that the resolution be tabled
until the next meeting. Carried.
FINAL ADOPTION ,OF ORDINANCE NO. 8-90 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 931 ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF HACKENSACK1 NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED 1 GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND REFUSE:
COLLECTION AND RECYCLING', AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO.
25-88".
Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law
and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?"
Motion offered by Mecca, secc1nded by Stein that there be a
public hearing. Carried.
Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this
Ordinance. There was no response.
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Motion offered by Robinson, seconded by Mecca that the public
hearing be closed. Carried.
Dr. Mecca asked Mr. Lacava to explain the Ordinance for the
benefit of the public. Mr. Lacava explained.
Resolution #157 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack,
County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 8-90
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 93, ARTICLE
II OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF Hl\CKENSACK / NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED
'GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND REFUSE: COLLECTION AND RECYCLING', AS PREVIOUSLY
AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 25-88", pass its second and final reading and
is hereby adopted.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
Resolution #158 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack,
that the following organization be granted permission to conduct
Raffles in accordance with the applications on file in the Office of
the City Clerk:
RA:l276 &
Roll Call:
RA:l277 Holy Trinity Home School Association
Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
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Resolution #159 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA
WHEREAS, N.J. Revised Statutes 39:10A-l-7 provides that the City
has the right to sell at public auction all abandoned vehicles after
due notice has been published in a newspaper five days previous to
the date of the proposed sale:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the aforementioned vehicles
and equipment listed in the advertisement to appear in The Record on
Friday, April 20, 1990, and notification that they will be offered
for sale by the City Manager or a designated representative at the
public auction to be held at Polifly Towing, 67 Paterson Avenue,
Wallington, New Jersey, on Thursday, April 26, 1990, at 10:00 A. M.,
be and are hereby authorized to be sold.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
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Absent - Mattei
Resolution #160 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY MECCA
WHEREAS, Colonnelli Brothers, Inc. is proposing to construct an
industrial building at 128 John Street in the City of Hackensack; and ,
WHEREAS, on August 18, 1988, the State of New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection imposed a sewer connection ban upon any
project which would discharge flow into the City's regulator
chambers: and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the State Department of
Environmental Protection regulations, applicants for development are
permitted to seek exemptions from said ban: and
WHEREAS, Colonnelli Brothers, Inc. has submitted an "Application
for Exemption from a Sewer Extension Ban": and
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the applicant, the proposed project
will not have a significant impact upon the City's sewer system: and
WHEREAS, the proposed development is in conformity with the
City's Land Use and Construction Codes.
I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby
endorse the "Application for Exemption from a Sewer Extension Ban"
submitted by Colonnelli Brothers, Inc., and authorizes that it be
forwarded to the Department of Environmental Protection for their
consideration.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
Resolution #161 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA
WHEREAS, the New Jersey State Department of Health requires all
local health departments to file an annual report each year: and
WHEREAS, the Annual Report for calendar year 1989 for the Health
Department of the City of Hackensack has been submitted for approval
by John G. Christ, Health Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the Annual Report as submitted by the Health
Officer be and is hereby approved.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
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Absent - Mattei
Resolution #162 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: ROBINSON
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been
advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the
citizens of the City of Hackensack and the General Public who operate
motor vehicles within the City limits of the City of Hackensack, when
a traffic signal located at Essex and Summit was accidentally knocked
down and rendered inoperable; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police of the City of Hackensack has
furnished to the City Manager a written report setting forth the
time, place and circumstances regarding the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did
exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the
aforementioned traffic signal to full operation: and
WHEREAS, the cost of the repairs totaled $2, 902.50 which was a
fair and reasonable quotation: and
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WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds
are available in Account il0-318-450, Purchase Order 165004.
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the entire cost of this repair
may be recovered from the insurance carriers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:A:ll-6 which authorizes
the governing body to award contracts without benefit of public
bidding in emergency situations, and that the vendor Traffic Control
Equipment Corp., 242-252 Hudson Street, Hackensack, N. J. 07601, be
paid therefor.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
Resolution f 163 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: ROBINSON
WHEREAS, on January 3, 1989, tlhe City Council of the City of
Hackensack did by Resolution #17 award a contract for a Computerized
Summons System for the Municipal Court: and
WHEREAS, the award was made tc1 Commercial Computer Services,
Inc., 4 Sperry Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07006, as a result of
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competitive bidding: and
WHEREAS, there now exists a backlog of approximately seventy
thousand (70, 000) unpaid summonses which represents a projected
revenue of $ 2.2 million dollars for the City: and
WHEREAS, Commercial Computer Services has offered a proposal
dated March 29, 1990, to amend the existing contract to provide the
necessary hardware and software to the Municipal Court and the Police
Department using the software system already in place to make this
collection processing possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the contract agreement dated January 24, 1989, be
amended as follows:
1. Backlog processing for a cost of .66 per summons.
2. Deposits on processing applies only to lapsed summonses
processed by CDP for a cost of .65 per summons.
3. Pickup and delivery of backlog work to the Municipal Court,
the bank of the City's choosing for a cost of $12.00 per
day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
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certified that funds are available through the Parking Offense
Adjudication Act of 1985, Account 109-999-286.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they
are hereby authorized and directed to amend the existing contract and
are directed to retain a copy for public inspection and to publish
notice of this action once in The Record.
The City Clerk advised the Mayor that she does not have the
authorization to amend a contract. The City Attorney then asked for a
motion to amend the resolution to re·ad "execute an amendment to the
existing contract". A motion was offered by Mecca, seconded by Stein
to amend the resolution. Carried.
Resolution 1164 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is presently involved in the
process ·of designing, constructing, and implementing major
improvements to its combined sewer regulatory system: and
WHEREAS, this project is now at the point whereby it is necessary·
to obtain the requisite engineering services for the construction
phase of this project: and
WHEREAS, the engineering firm of Clinton Bogert Associates of 270 ·
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Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, has been primarily
involved in this project since its initial undertaking in 1988; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack to retain the services of Clinton Bogert Associates of 270 .
Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, during the construction
phase to perform engineering services including, but not limited to,
supervising construction operations, field observation services, and
home office support services: and
WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed
by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and,
whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to N.J.S.A. ·
40A:ll-5 (l) (a) (i) of the Local Public Contracts Law: and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the
Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional
services without competitive bids and the contract itself must be
available for inspection: and
WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds will be available
for this contract from a designated appropriation from the 1990 budget
and shall be provided in subsequent budgets, has been issued by the·
Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.5 of the
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Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs, Local Finance Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack, as follows:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized to execute a contract with Clinton Bogert Associates of 270
Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, for performance of the
aforesaid services.
2. That such contract executed by the Mayor and City Clerk,
contain sufficient provisions to limit the consideration to be paid to
Clinton Bogert Associates for said services to the sum of $240, 000.00.
3. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as
a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5 (1) (a) of
the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are to be
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a
recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law, in
accordance with the provisions of said statute.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby
directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to
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publish notice of this action once in The Record.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
Resolution 4165 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA
WHEREAS, by virtue of a contract dated June 19, 1989, and
executed January 20, 1990, between the City of Hackensack and Clinton
Bogert Associates, the engineering services of Clinton Bogert
Associates were retained pertaining to the Anderson Street sewer
regulator improvements and said contract pertains to a portion of the
City's ongoing project to rebuild its combined sewer regulators: and
WHEREAS, said contract contained a provision commonly known as an
"upset figure" or a "not to exceed limit" of $96, 648.00: and
WHEREAS, due largely to additicmal requirements imposed by the
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Clinton Bogert was
and is required to expend significant, additional services for the
appropriate engineering designs and permit process on the
aforementioned Anderson Street sewer regulator improvements, and has
enumerated and justified same to the satisfaction of the Mayor and
Council: and
WHEREAS, such additional engin1eering services as justified by
Clinton Bogert Associates require the amendment of the previously
executed contract, which amendment shall increase the "upset" or "not
to exceed limit" to $194, 648.00: and
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WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed
by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:ll-5 (l) (a) (i) of the Local Public Contracts Law: and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the
resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional
services without competitive bids and the contract itself must be
available for inspection: and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack to continue to retain the services of Clinton Bogert
Associates of 270 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, for the
sewer regulating system improvements needed by the City: and
WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds will be available
for this contract from a designated appropriation from the 1990 budget
and shall be provided in subsequent budgets, has been issued by the
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Chief Financial Officer in accordancE:! with N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.5 of the
Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs, Local Finance Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack, as follows:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized and directed to execute an agreement amending the June 19,
1989 contract with Clinton Bogert Associates of 270 Sylvan Avenue,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as
a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:ll-5 (1) (a) of
the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are to be
rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a
recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law, in
accordance with the provisions of said statute.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby
directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to
publish notice of this action once in The Record.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
Resolution #166 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 9-·90 ENTITLED:
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"AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CHAPTER 107, SECTION 28 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK,
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NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED 'ENUMERATION OF PERMITS'"·
BE IT RESOLVED that the above oroinance, being Ordinance No. 9-90
as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance
shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on May
7, 1990, at 8:00 P. M., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be
reached at the regular meeting place of the City Council and at such
time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be
heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City Clerk be and she is
hereby authorized and directed to publish said Ordinance according to
law with a notice of its introduction and passage on first reading and
of the time and place when and where said Ordinance will be further
considered for final passage.
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Resolution 1167
Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-90 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 162, SECTION 2, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED 'TREES PROHIBITED ACTS'".
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BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1
10-90 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said
Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be·
held on May 7, 1990, at 8:00 P. M., or as soon thereafter as the,
matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the City Council
and at such time and place all persons interested be given an
opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City
Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and directed to publish said
Ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and
passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said'
Ordinance will be further considered for final passage.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
t Resolution 1168 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY:
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the following bills as listed in the various accounts be and are
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hereby ordered paid:
Public Assistance Account $ 2,627.66
General Account 3,532,429.61
Public Parking System Account 12,969.09
Public Parking System Capital Account 6,155.74
Payroll Agency Account 288,372.75
Capital Account 5,392.50
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said list be and is hereby made a
part of the minutes of this meeting and attached hereto.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
Dr. Mecca stated that he opposed any expenditures for the.
newsletter. The Mayor stated that the newsletter has served its•
purpose.
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Resolution 1169 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0 223-33-009-002 heretofor�
issued to Xhera j Corporation, 206 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 1
be transferred to Spanish House, Inc., 206 Main Street, Hackensack,
New Jersey, effective April 23, 1990.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the
requirements of Sub-chapter 7 of the N.J.A.C.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
Resolution #170 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY MECCA
WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Hackensack a need for the
services of a risk management and safety consultant to provide
specialized training for City employees as required by state
regulations and to assist the Safety Program; and
WHEREAS, such a risk management and safety consultant will
provide services that are specialized and qualitative in nature and
require expertise, extensive training and proven reputation in the
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field of endeavor, rendering such services extraordinary,
unspecifiable services pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5{l) {a) {ii) ; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack to retain the services of Pryme Safety Services, Carlstadt,
New Jersey, as risk management and safety consultant for the City of
Hackensack: and
WHEREAS, Pryme Safety Services has agreed to provide the
afore-described services to the City c)f Hackensack for a period of one
(1) year on an hourly basis for an amount not to exceed $15, 150.00;
and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the
resolution authorizing the award of contracts for extraordinary
unspecified services without competitive bids and the contract itself
must be available for inspection; and
WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds will be available
for this contract from a designated appropriation from the 1990 budget
and shall be provided in subsequent budgets, has been issued by the
Chief Financial Officer in accordanc«� with N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.5 of the
Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs, Local Finance Board.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack as follows:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby
authorized to execute a contract with Pryme Safety Services of 338
Hackensack Street, Carlstadt, New Jersey, for performance of the
aforesaid services.
2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as
an extraordinary unspecifiable service in accordance with N.J.S.A.
40A:ll-5{l) {a) (ii) of the Local Public Contracts Law because the
services to be provided by the risk management and safety consultant
are sufficiently specialized and qualitative in nature, require
expertise and extensive training, and a proven reputation in the field
of endeavor, and are therefore incapable of reasonable description by
written specification.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to retain a copy of the contract for public inspection and to
publish notice of this action once in The Record.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa
Absent - Mattei
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The City Attorney reported that the resolution to memorialize the
decision of the City Council in the matter of the Sebring Associates'
hearing was ready for Council's action tonight: however, the attorney
for the applicant requested that the matter not be voted on tonight
and asked for an extension. He read the following letter.
"April 16, 1990
"Dear Mr. Salkin,
In accordance with our telephone conversation of this date, we
have been authorized by our client to consent on their behalf pursuant
to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-17{C ) to an extension of time to conclude your
review until the session of the Mayor and Council to be held on May
21, 1990.
You are authorized to place this consent on the record of your
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meeting to be held this evening. In reliance thereon, neither our ·
client nor ourselves will be attending the meeting scheduled for
tonight.
If you have any questions concerning the forgoing, please do not
hesitate to communicate with us. "
He advised Council that he would forward the letter to the City
Clerk for the record and that there would be no problem in granting
the extension.
The Mayor asked the City Manager if he had anything to report.
Mr. Lacava commended the Hackensack Police Department for their
work with Teaneck last week.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney if he had anything to report.
He said no.
Mayor Zisa extended thanks to the Deputy Mayor who devoted a lot
of time to the situation in Teaneck.
Ms. Robinson said that she met with Mr. and Mrs. Pannell and also
attended the services for the deceased. She advised that several'
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meetings had been set up which she will be attending. They are ,
working toward efforts to reduce the tension.
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Dr. Mecca stated that the :D�puty Mayor should be proud of what'
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she has done in the pas � � ev�ral days.
The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for the discussion of
City business.
Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, spoke on areas of the Rent
Control Ordinance as it relates to Suburban Terrace. She asked again
that the tax surcharge be eliminated.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney to speak with the Rent Board
attorney on this matter.
Elsie Hopson, 133 Atlantic Street, complained about the various
problems she is having in the apartment dwelling at 133. The tenants
have complaints of termites, roof leaking, the landlord is charging
surcharge taxes, the rain comes through the windows and they are not
receiving security interest.
This matter was discussed at length with the members of Council
and Mr. Lacava. The Mayor asked the Manager to take a careful look at
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the apartments and to also investigate the way the calculation of
surcharge is being handled and to follow up on the complaints.
Ms. Robinson recommended that we take the concerns under our
wings and asked that an amended list of the present conditions that
have not been rectified be submitted to members of Council.
Mrs. Hopson was advised, however, that some or all of the items
may not be under the City's code.
Dock Russell, 148 Clay Street, said that he attended a drug
seminar in Atlantic City and did not see anyone from Hackensack
present that he recognized. He felt that there should have been
representation.
Mary Watson, 267 High Street, spoke again about the red clay from
Third Street. She also reported that she is having very serious
flooding problems in her backyard and asked when was something going
to be done. She had received many promises to have this dirt removed.
The Mayor gave a status report of the situation.
When Mrs. Watson heard that the company was bankrupt, she asked
how could they continue to work on the apartments in the building if
this was the case.
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After much discussion, it was suggested that Mr. Swenson, the
developer, be invited to a work session meeting to review this matter
with members of Council.
Richard Sachais, 140 State Street, reported that there was a "No
Parking" sign on Lawrence Street where people are parking but are not
being ticketed. He also reported the meters which were on State
Street between Mercer Street and the :�upermarket have been removed and
people are still parking there.
The Mayor advised that the matters would be looked into.
Dave Mironoff, Euclid Avenue, said that he would like to be able
to hear the comments made by the City Council and would appreciate
their using the microphones.
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that the public
hearing be closed. Carried.
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that the meeting be
adjourned. Carried. (10:30 P. M.)
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COUNCCJANRCYGERB!ATTEI
ATTEST:
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACCOUNT
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
Printed: 04-12-1990 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page: 1
VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L
BERGEN OPTOMETRY GROUP MNT/MARCH 90 38.00
BLACKMON, ERNEST SSI REIMBURSEMENT-CLIENT'S SHARE 301.48
CITY OF HACK PETTY CASH FUND MNT/MARCH, APRIL 90 E.69. '30
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE MNT/APRIL 90 93.00
GORMAN, MARY MNT/MARCH 90 175.00
HERNANDEZ, JOSE MNT/APRIL 90 100.00
MARCANO, ROSEMARY C/O BCCAP-ESU MNT/APRIL 90 210.00
MC CLAIN, CARNINA ANN MNT/APRIL 90 117.00
PULASKI, JOSEPH C/O BC SHELTER MNT/APRIL 90 140.00
REAVES, DAVID A. SSI REIMBURSEMENT-CLIENT'S SHARE 512.28
SEARS ROEBUCK & CO. MNT/JAN, FEB 90 155.00
YATES, DEBRA MNT/APRIL 90 116.00
2627.65
CHECKS LISTED: 12
GENERAL ACCOUNT
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
Printed: 04-12-1990 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page: 1
VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L
AMATO GRAIN DOG FOOD, TRASH BAGS 161.70
AMER. PAPER TOWEL PAPER TOWELS 56.40
AMERICAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION SAVE OUR TREES-CITIZEN ACTION GUIDE 8.51Zt
AQUA TECH HOTSY WAND ASSEMBLY�GUN, TRIGGER, NOZZLE 185.00
ATS SERV. INC. SRV.CONTRACT APRIL 90,REPAIRS, LABOR 1389.15
ATTY'S COURT REPORT SERV SERVICES-PLANNING, ZONING BOARDS 200.00
AUTO COOL RADIATOR SERVICE REPAIRS POLICE CARS 105�108 72.00
AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE CO. MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS 443.77
B & C COMM., INC. RADIO SERVICE-APRIL 90 756.00
B & J GLASS INC. CODE THREE LOCKS-POLICE CAR 103 45.00
B & S SUPPLY CO. MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS 465.75
BANTA, JOSEPH/P.O. REIM EXP/BCPA COURSE 12.61Zt
BC UTIL AUTH DUMPING MARCH 16/30, 1990 92125.80
BCA EQUIPMENT CO. ASPHALT CUTTERS, MOIL POINT, COUPLERS 297.20
BELMAR SPRING WATER COMPANY WATER & RENTAL FEB 1990
BERGEN PASSAIC VET HOSP VETERINARY SERVICES-MARCH 1990 447.'30
BEYER BROS. GMC. CORP. MILEAGE,ELECTRICAL REPAIRS 255.7:1.
BOCA INTN'L CODE BOOKS .212.00
BOSCO, DAMIANO/AUX POLICE SERVICES RENDERED MARCH 1990 140.00
BROADNAX, DAVID M.D. DOA'S 150.00
C TOWN l..JINDEX, OCTAGON 85.00
CAMPBELL FOUNDRY GRATES, SEWER COVERS 1860.00
CANESTRINO, LEWIS/SGT. REIM EXP/BCPA COURSE 25u20
CHANEY, ARTHUR & DEWEY-M.D.'S MEDICAL SERVICES JAN/MAR 90 1031.25
· CHIEF FIRE &SAFETY EQ.DISRTR. BOOTS �71.00
CITY OF HACK. BD OF ED SCHOOL TAXES DUE 4-10-90 2375217.20
CITY OF HACK. DOG LIC ACCT INTERFUND DEP.�ROM GEN TO DOG ACCT 710.00
. CITY OF HACl-1-. P/R AGY-DENTAL CITY SHARE DENTAL APRIL 1990 2898. '3!ZI
CITY OF HACK. P/R AGY-FICA CITY SHARE FICA 4-12-90 P/R 14653.7L�
CITY OF HACK. P/R AGY-FICA CITY SHARE FICA 3-30-90 P/R 15452.18
COMPRESSED GAS, INC. RENTAL OXYGEN CYLINDERS 100.07
CONKLIN, JOHN /AGENCY ENDORSE VOL.RMB POLICY 16c 00
D'AMORE, JESSE EMERGENCY LUNCH PYMT-MAR 4/17,1990 82.50
DEAN OIL CORP. HEATING FUEL OIL 1830.88
DELTA PRODUCTS HACKSAW BLADES,NUTS, LOCKS, STUDS 2e12. 2a
DI NAPOLI'S DELICATESSEN SANDWICHES/COUNCIL MEETING 2-27-90 67. 41
DUNCAN, ROBERT/AUX LT. SERVICES RENDERED MARCH 1990 1'+0. 00
E-Z WAY INC. 3 MONTHS RENTAL OF TRAILER 635.00
E. FITZ ART PREPARATION FOR SPRING NEWSLETTER 1045. 12'.10
EARL, JOHN INC. CLEANING MATERIALS 215a56
EASTERN HYDRAULICS/SUPP CO INC FILTERS, BULBS, CABLES, BITS, PLUGS 1tZ120. 93
EDCON PRESS POL/FIRE BOOKSTORE INTRO TO AERIAL APPARATUS 24.50
EDGERTON, MICHAEL/DET.SGT. REIM EXPENSES-BCPA COURSE 37.80
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTORS INC. 3 PLUGS 23n 19
ELEFANTE, JOHN/SGT. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 12.60
EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE CO. INC. RUG SHAMPOOING 20.00
FIRE FIGHTERS EQUIP. GASKETS 13a20
FOSTER AND COMPANY, INC. TRACTOR PINS,PN/HTCH�HEX NUTS 264.54
FRANKEN,JOHN/P.O. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE
GANN LAW BOOKS NJ COURT RULES�NJ POLICE MANUAL 182.05
. GAVINS AUTO COLORS PAINT 36.69
GENERAL ELEVATOR CO., INC. SERVICE-APRIL 1990 444.39
GERVASI, JOHN/P.O. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 12.60
GIACHINO,PAUL/P.O. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 50.40
GIARDINO,FRANK/P.O. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 25a20
GENERAL ACCOUNT (con't)
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
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VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L
GITTLEMAN, MULSTOCK ET AL VARIOUS TAX APPEAL SRV.-MARCH 1990 2187.50
GLOBE TIRE SERVICE REPAIRS, TUBES, PATCHES, CEMENT, TIRE 561.50
· GUY-ROSS CHEV., INC. SEAL, SWITCH, KNOBS 57.50
HACK MED CTR DNTL C/O B.KARCZ DENTAL SERVICES-MARCH 1990 3565.20
HACKENSACK FORD/MAZDA POWERTRAIN DEDUCT., SEAL ASSY, CABLE 203.49
HACKENSACK JUNIOR SOCCER DEPOSIT NJ NETS TICKETS 250.00
HAMILTON, R.A./CORP. VARIOUS STONE & MIX 978.21
HOME MOVIES T/A MAIN CAMERA FILM, BATTERIES, DEVELOPMENT 201.95
HUYLER, THOMAS/SGT. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 25a20
I.D.M. MEDICAL SUPPLY, INC. OXYGEN CYLINDERS FILLED, REPAIRS 4251125
INGLIMA, WILLIAM/P.O. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 37.80
J C GRAPHICS INC PRINTED MATERIALS-VARIOUS DEPTS. 2'366.68
J.E. RODGERS ASSOCIATES 12 GLD VESTS W/REFLECTIVE STRIPE 105.00
JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 1/24TH ANNUAL BUDGET DUE 4-15-90 41329.65
KAPAK CORP. SEAL PAKS, EVIDENCE LABELS 131.71
KAY PRINTING & ENVELOPES PRINTING OF BOCA FORMS 1595.40
KIRK'S HACKENSACK TIRE & AUTO TIRES 1151.80
LA FIANDRA, MARIA ESQ LEGAL SERVICES-FEB 90 2250.00
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC. SEALS, TAPES, TIRE PRDBE, NUTS,WASHERS 98.23
LINQUITO, VINCENT/DET. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 12.60
LITTLE FERRY MASON SUPPLY INC. STRETCHERS 81.92
LOVATT ELECTRICAL SERVICE INC. HEATER FAN, BLOWER UNIT-LABOR 242.00
MAHWAH GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES 3'' ROUND POT 73.18
MAIN AUTO SUPPLY MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS 229,,35
· MAIN LOCK SHOP PADLOCKS, INSTALL DIAL & RING-VAULT 347.40
MASON, JAMES W. M.A.I. APPRAISALS FOR TAX APPEALS 26900.00
MEDASKA, RICHARD/DET. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 12.60
METROPOLITAN PLANT EXCHANGE MUMS 202.99
MINUTEMAN PRESS COMPLAINT FORMS, BUSINESS CARDS 105.30
MOBILE & REPEATER SYSTEMS SERVICE TIME, SWITCH, BATT RELEASE 151.87
MOTOROLA C & E INC. REPAIR PAGERS, NICCAD BATTERY 211.30
MURPHY FIRE & SAFETY, INC. SPRING PKGS.FOR MANSAVER BARS 50.00
N.J. BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE 2-15-90/3-15-90 102.18
N.J. DEPT COMM AFF/CONST CODE STATE TRAINING FEE: l-1-90/3-31-90 1079. 0e1
N.J. NETS GROUP SALES 200 TICKETS/HACK.COMMUNITY NIGHT 1750.00
NADEL, JACI-< INC PENCILS, BOOKCOVERS,STICKERS, BUTTONS 57'3.0:i.
NATALE MACH & TOOL CO., INC. GLASS LENS 28a30
NELLEGAR, JOSEPH/LT. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 12.60
NJ OFFICE SUPPLY/PATERSON DIV. OFFICE SUPPLIES-VARIOUS DEPTS. '302.56
O'CONNOR PATRICK, AUX. SERVICE RENDERED MARCH 1990 126.00
O'SHEA PRINTING SERV., INC. EGG HUNT FLYERS 54.50
OSINSKI, WILLIAM/SGT. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSES 37.80
OTTERSTEDT INSURANCE BOND RENEWALS, 2ND QTRLY PYMT.INSUR 250314.00
PAGENET PAGER BEEPER SERVICE 7.75
PAYROLL EST.P/R 4-12-90 575000.00
PEPE PLUMBING & HEATING CORP. TV VIDEO OF MAIN SEWER INJECTOR 250.00
PHONE-TTY INC DATE & TIME CHIP 55.00
PITNEY BOWES PRINTPOWDER, COPIER MNT., METER RENTA 316.69
POSTMASTER FOR MAILING SPRING NEWSLETTER 1676.60
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 3000.00
. POTOMKIN PONTIAC DOOR LATCH 29a25
PREMIER OIL & GAS T/A CPO UNLEADED GAS, DIESEL FUEL 3222.42
PREMIER OIL & GAS T/A CPO UNLEADED GAS, DIESEL FUEL 3782.62
PRESTIGE OFFICE SUPPLY CALCULATDR, REFILLS, PAYROLL BOOK 39.07
PROGRESSIVE BRICK CO. PIPE 13.00
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GENERAL ACCOUNT (con' t . )
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
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VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L
PUB SERV ELEC & GAS CO SERVICE MARCH 1990 9543. 39
PUGLISI,FREDERICK/DET. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 12.60
RALPH, V.E. & SON, INC. MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1560. 77
RANKIN AUTO BODY SUPPLY, INC. PAINT,HARDNER,FILLER,SANDPAPER,TAPE 539�63
RAPID PUMP & METER SERV CO INC WORK COMPLETED-MERCER ST.PUMP STAT. 9012.00
RCI COMMUNICATIONS REPAIRS NOT COVERED ON SRV.AGREEMEN 708.47
RECORD LEGAL AD 86.45
RIDGEWOOD CORP. MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS 77.59
RUTHERFORD SPORTS BADMINTON NETS 25.5•ZI
SAFETY SYSTEMS INC. COURSE REGISTRATION FEES 105.01{'1
SALIM,JOHN/P.O. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 63.00
SANITATION EQUIPMENT CORP. CABLE,LABOR 300.10
SANTUCCI, RICHARD D./P.A. PRE-EMPLOYMENT EXAM 75.00
SMITH, ROY D. INC. PRINTING SPRING NEWSLETTER 2250.00
SORANNO,KENNETH/P.O. REIMBURSE EXP/BCPA COURSE 37.80
STEUERWALD, LINDA J. BALANCE DUE FOR MAILING NEWSLETTER 5.'35
STRAUSS BROS. SERVICE REPAIR WEEDWACKER 66.90
SUMMIT AVENUE MEDICAL, P.A. PRE-EMPLOY EXAMS 135. IZUZI
SWAN MICHIGAN OIL CO. MOTOR OIL, RANGE GREASE 199.30
TIDEWATER STONE & SUPPLY CO. FINE GRIT 135.00
TIMMERMAN, W. E. CO.,INC. WATER PUMP,HOSE 893.09
TRAVELERS COMPANIES PREMIUM APRIL 1990 27868.28
TRAVELERS HEALTH NETWORK OF NY HMO PREMIUM APRIL 1990 10278.10
TREAS STATE OF N. J.ENVIR. PROT. REG.FEES FOR GARBAGE TRUCKS 1200.00
. TURN OUT FIRE & SAFETY INC. FRONT PIECES,FIRE HELMETS 1463.50
TYPINSKI-VANS BUSN MACH RIBBONS,DAISEY WHEEL,MNT.AGREEMENT
USHER, E./PILATO J. CO FORMS 93.65
WARNOCK CHEVROLET/DODGE DODGE RAMCHARGER TRUCK 17745.00
WASH WORLD SERVICE JAN,FEB 1990 560.00
WICKERSHEIM, GUS & SONS REPAIRS POLICE DEPT. 33la B:t.
WIDMER TIME RECORDER CO., INC. REPAIR SERVICE 51.75
YOCK, E./TAX COLLECTOR REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 457.09
ZAENTZ HARDWARE SCREWS,HEX DRIVER,TARPS,CORDS,BDLT 677.07
3532429.61
CHECKS LISTED: 143
PUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
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VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L
AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE CD. HUBS,ROTOR,BEARING,U-JOINT 69.52
B & S SUPPLY CO. KRYLDN FL. SPR.,KNIVES,BELT,GOGGLES 44. 74
. PAYROLL EST.P/R 4-12-90 1000.00
PAYROLL EST.P/R 4-12-90 4000.00
PREMIER OIL & GAS T/A CPO UNLEADED GASOLINE 101.65
PUB SERV ELEC & GAS CD SERV-SEPT 89/APR 90 PARKING GARAGE 7753.18
12969.09
CHECKS LISTED: 6
CAPITAL ACCOUNT
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
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VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L
JOB, KENNETH SERV/E.BROADWAY,RIVER,ANDERSON STS. 5392.50
5392.50
CHECKS LISTED: 1
PUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM CAPITAL
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
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VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L
B & S SUPPLY CO. 2 PADLOCKS 14.74
MAIN LOCK SHOP LATCH GUARDS, PANIC DEVICE-PRKG.GAR. 187.00
THORNTON, K.C. & ASSOC. ADDT'L INSUR.PREM-ENG.PROJ.POLICY 5954.00
5155.74
CHECKS LISTED: 3
PAYIDLL AGENCY ACCOUNT
HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM
CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST
VENOOR NAME PURPOSE 'IDTAL
CITY OF HACKENSACK-PAYIDLL AGENCY MISC.DEDUCTIONS 3-30-90 P/R 119,720.15
CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NJ SOCIAL SECURITY CONTRIB. 3-30-90 P/R 34,587.18
CITY OF HACKENSACK-SUI ACCOUNT TRANSFER 'ID SUI-EMPLOYEES CONTRIB. 9,854.56
POLICE & FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS MARCH 1990 92,278.91
POLICE & FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM-
SUPPLEMENTAL ANNUITY CONBRIBUTIONS MONTH OF MARCH 1990 572.00
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS MARCH 1990 20,643.09
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'RETIREMENT SYSTEM-
CONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE PREM.FUND CONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE MARCH 1990 2,036.70
CITY OF HACKENSACK-CURRENT FUND TRANSFER 'ID CURRENT FUND INTEREST EARN . 2,227�66
BOLLINGER APRIL 1990 DENTAL PREMIUM 6,452.50
CHECKS LISTED: 9 288,372.75
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