City Council

//f A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, N.J., on Monday, May 20, 1991. The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M. and requested everyone stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the Deputy City Clerk to call the roll. Present: Mayor John F. Zisa, Deputy Mayor Sandra A. Robinson, I Councilmen Mauro A. Mecca, Mark A. Stein and Roger B. Mattei, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin, City Manager James s. Lacava and Deputy City Clerk Anna LaMarche. Absent: City Clerk Doris L. Dukes Mrs. LaMarche: "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." Mayor Zisa asked for approval of the minutes of the May 6th and 13th, 1991 meetings. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. FINA L ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 9-91 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL C LASS POSITION TITLES AND SA LARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT 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 Mattei, seconded 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. Motion offet:ed by Stein, seconded by Mattei that the public hearing be closed. Carried. Resolution #159 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESO LVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 9-91 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL C LASS POSITION TITLES AND SA LARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUA L EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa FINA L ADO �TION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-91 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 107, SECTION 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED 'ENUMERATION OF PERMITS'". I 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 Mattei 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 Mattei, seconded by Mecca that the public hearing be closed. Carried. /2o Resolution #160 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 10-91 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER 107, SECTION 29 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK / NEW JERSEY / ENTITLED 'ENUMERATION OF PERMITS'", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa I FINA L ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-91 ENTIT LED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL C LASS POSITION TITLES AND SA LARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN NON-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 Stein, seconded by Mattei 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 Mattei that the public hearing be closed. Carried. Resolution #161 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: MECCA BE IT RESO LVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack I County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 11-91 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPA L CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN NON-CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #162 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organization be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the application on file in the Office of the City Clerk: RA:l316 Sheriff's Youth Group Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #163 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, there is an overpayment of 1990 real estate taxes on property known as Block 53, Lots 3 and 4, also known as 82 Troast Street, in the amount of $33.46. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers are hereby authorized to transfer $33.46 from 1990 to 1991 real estate taxes on Block 53, Lots 3 and 4. Roll Call: Resolution #164 Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: MECCA I BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-009-003 heretofore issued to Spanish House, Inc., 206 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Xheraj Corporation of New Jersey, trading as Commodore Restaurant, 206 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey,  I.:Z. I effective May 2 1, 199 1. 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, Mattei, Zisa Resolution # 165 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: STEIN I 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 listed in the advertisement to appear in The Record on Friday, May 24, 1991, 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, May 30, 199 1, at 10:00 A. M., be and are hereby authorized to be sold. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #166 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Raymond Carnevale, Assistant Municipal Comptroller, is requesting a second one ( 1) year leave of absence without pay to assume the unclassified position of Chief Financial Officer in this jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, James S. Lacava, City Manager, has recommended that this employee be granted a one ( 1) year leave of absence without pay commencing June 4, 1991. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Raymond Carnevale, Assistant Municipal Comptroller, be granted a one (1) year leave of absence without pay effective June 4, 1991, and terminating June 3, 1992; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution ' be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #167 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: MECCA WHEREAS, United Property Consultants, D/B/A Fox Center, Inc., hereinafter "Developer", is proposing to construct a three-story professional office building having fifty-six thousand square feet of offices and a four level parking garage located at 25 Berry Street in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have previously approved the contractor of this project by endorsing the Developer's "Application for Exception from a Sewer Extension Bond"; and I WHEREAS, in accordance with the State Department of Environmental Protection regulations, applicants for development are required to obtain Treatment works Approval {TWA) in order to construct a sewer connection to the municipal sewerage treatment water system; and WHEREAS, the Developer has submitted an 11Application for Sewer Extension11 ; and WHEREAS, the proposed development is in conformity with the City 's land use and construction codes.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby endorse the "Application for Sewer Extension" submitted by the Developer and authorize that it be forwarded to the Department of Environmental Protection for their consideration. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #168 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: ROBINSON I INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12-91 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION l75-5B OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK / NEW JERSEY / ENTITLED 1 DISTRICT DESIGNATIONS / ADOPTION OF ZONING MAP 1 / REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED / LOCATED IN BLOCK 235, LOT 1, FROM R-3B (RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3 (RESIDENTIAL)"� BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 12-91 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 June 3, 1991, 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. Mr. Stein asked for an explanation of this ordinance. The City Attorney explained that this ordinance would change the zoning designation for the property of the Hackensack Medical Center campus. Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Abstain - Mecca Resolution #169 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: ROBINSON BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Ordinance No. 12-91 having passed at first reading thereof, be and hereby is referred to the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack for review, report and recommendation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:550-26. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #170 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has an ongoing need to call upon the services of available physicians to perform unanticipated, but legally required services, such as death pronouncements; and WHEREAS, it is both necessary and appropriate to create a larger pool of available physicians who are willing to perform these services for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the annual total payment for these services will not exceed the threshold amount set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-3 and, therefore, contracts for these services may be awarded without competitive bid; and WHEREAS, Ors. John LoCurto of 211 Essex Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, Carl Renner of 233 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, and Gus Rossakis of 101 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, have expressed their willingness to perform these services on behalf of the I City of Hackenack; and it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to engage the services of the aforementioned physicians at the rate of $75.00 per pronouncement; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available for these contracts from a designated appropriation from the 1991 budget  1£3 and shall be provided in subsequent budgets has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.S.A. 5:30-14.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Local Finance Board. NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackenack as follows: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized and directed to execute contracts with Dr. John LoCurto of I 211 Essex Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, Dr. Carl Renner of 233 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, and Dr. Gus Rossakis of 101 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, to serve as City Physicians for a o�e (1) year term, expiring on May 19, 1992. ' ..: 2. T hat these contracts are awarded without competitive bid pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-3 because the costs of said services will not exceed the threshold amount set forth therein. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain copies of the contracts to be executed by the aforementioned physicians for public inspection. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #171 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: STEIN 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 hereby ordered paid: Public Assistance Account $ 7, 610.39 General Account 2, 875, 038.10 Public Parking System Account 11, 313.22 I Capital Account 200.00 Public Parking System Capital Account (Special) 5, ooo.oo Payroll Agency Account 342, 968.35 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, Mattei, Zisa Resolution #172 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Joseph Feoranzo, School Traffic Guard, is requesting a five (5) month leave of absence without pay due to medical reasons: and WHEREAS, James S. Lacava, City Manager, has determined that this employee be granted a five ( 5) month leave of absence without pay commencing May 6, 1991. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Joseph Feoranzo, School Traffic Guard, be granted a five {5) month leave of absence without pay effective May 6, 1991 and terminating September 6, 1991: and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the employee's pension system by the Chief Financial Officer. Mayor Zisa noted a discrepancy in the termination date and the length of the leave of absence. Motion to amend the termination date to read October 6, 1991 was made by Robinson, seconded by Stein and unanimously carried. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa  The Deputy City Clerk advised the Mayor that the Docket was completed. Mayor Zisa asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of the City Council if they had anything to report. Messrs. Lacava and Salkin did not. Deputy Mayor Robinson questioned Mr. Duffy, who was in the audience, about the status of Packards and the property on James Street. I Mr. Duffy stated that John Packard had indicated to him that prospective lessees are looking for long-term leasing, but Mr. Packard is looking ahead to taking down the present building in two years. Regarding the James Street property, Mr. Duffy gave a brief update explaining that the property is in the hands of an estate attorney. There are some questions concerning the subdivision of the property into two lots. Ms. Robinson expressed the continued concern of the Council on this property since it seems people are dumping garbage there and requested that Mr. Duffy get back to the Council with any additional information he can gather regarding this matter. Dr. Mecca commented on the overcrowding at Hackensack Medical Center and the growing number of ambulances diverted to surrounding hospitals and suggested a monthly report from the Hackensack Ambulance Corps showing the numbers. In his discussion with Mr. Ferguson regarding this problem, Mr. Ferguson said that the State prohibits beds being set aside just for Hackensack residents, but assured Dr. Mecca that no one in a life-threatening situation is turned away. Ms. Robinson noted that a report published by the Medical Center is available to every municipality showing the information Dr. Mecca I is requesting. Mr. Stein suggested that our Volunteer Ambulance Corps could keep some notation on their trips. Both Dr. Mecca and Ms. Robinson have received complaints from residents of Hackensack about this problem. Mr. Lacava reported that on Saturday the delivery of recycling containers to homes in the City was begun and the rest of the community should be completed within the next ten days. Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business stating that at 8:00 P. M. there would be a public hearing on the school budget, but if anyone in the audience wanted to address any other subject at this time, they could do so. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Robinson that the public hearing be closed. Carried. The meeting recessed at 7:40 P. M. and reconvened at 8:05 P. M. Mayor Zisa announced that the purpose of this hearing is for the I City Council to hear public comment regarding the school board budget. He asked the City Attorney to give some details leading up to this point. The City Attorney explained that the Board of Education submitted a budget for current expenses of $27, 419, 908.00 to be raised through taxes. The referendum was defeated by the electorate on April 30th. On May 16th the Mayor and Council and the Board of Education met to discuss the budget. Tonight, after the public hearing, a resolution must be set forth.  l.:Z5 The Mayor, on behalf of the Council, thanked the Citizens' Committee on Educational Evaluation for their efforts and report. Motion to open .the meeting for a public hearing on the school budget was offered by_Mattei, seconded by Stein, and carried. Mayor Zisa stated that there would be a three minute time limit for each speaker, but that any speaker wishing to be heard further, could approach the podium after all others had their initial three minutes. He requested that the speaker please state his/her name and address for the record. t Rainer Oster, 144 Union Street, felt that the increase over last year's school budget was far too excessive in light_ of the economic situation. He listed those areas which reflected increases that he felt were "intolerable" including bilingual education, and stated that another 2� million dollars should be cut from the budget. He added that the surplus of unallocated funds would encourage high demands for teachers' salary increases and be used as a bargaining tool for negotiation. Debbie Tokarski, Clinton Place, asked the Council not to make huge cuts. The fact that our budget was defeated by such a small margin should be considered. She stated that she had moved to Hackensack because of the good school system and still feels the same. Nelson Silva, 34 Brook Street, thanked the Mayor and Council for the establishment of a committee and hoped their recommendations would be taken. He felt the ballot showing a $27 million dollar school budget when the budget was actually $42 million dollars, was confusing to the voter. Regarding the surplus, Mr. Silva recommended taking $1 million dollars and putting it into a safe investment earning interest until we find out if we are going to face teachers' pension/social security costs within the next few years. He urged the Council not to leave such a large surplus. t The Mayor explained that the ballot is set up by State statute. Joe Lascala, 40 1 Simons Avenue, stated that he was a member of the Ad Hoc committee and felt that it was the Superintendent's responsibility to make the budget a reality since he knew where the cuts can be made. He added that he felt the committee was a little biased and that the report did not reflect his position. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, expressed concern about a rise in taxes and had voted against the budget. He asked the Mayor what portion of the school budget could be touched and what part of the budget was set aside for teachers' salaries. The Mayor explained that this was a contract year and we have to assume that a certain portion of this budget reflects contract figures over and above this year's figures. The salary portion of this budget is a very significant portion. Any part of this budget can be touched. Mr. Mattei added that there are programs that are state mandated and must be offered. Mr. Campbell continued stating that he felt the Board of Education has not made a determined effort to reduce the budget, and I also urged the Council to hold down salary increases this year. Mayor Zisa explained that the Board of Education has jurisdiction over salaries and even though Council can make certain recommendations, the Board of Education endorses the settlements.  Jack Donovan, 211 Willow Avenue, said he received a copy of the Ad Hoc report and feels that "the chairman watered down many points that many wanted". He added that people on the committee were not equipped to pick through each line item and felt that the budget as prepared was deliberately confusing and not informative. He recommended that the budget be put together so that the taxpayer can understand it. Ruth Thornton, 165 Ross Avenue, had attended many Board of Education meetings and feels that the Board has made enough cuts. Any more cuts, she stated, would only hurt the children and she asked t Council to accept the budget as is. Nelson Silva questioned the large administrative costs and health benefits. He recommended forming a committee of insurance agents, etc., from private industry to review options to the health benefits programs we have at the present time. Luanne Fritzky, a Hackensack taxpayer, stated she feels Hackensack has a superior educational system and asked the Mayor and Council to accept the budget as is. Rainer Oster spoke at length giving his recommendations for cuts in specific areas and amounts. His list included Industrial Arts, Computer Education, Math, Science, Special Education Program for the Neurologically Impaired. Mr. Oster recommended cutting the Adult Continuing Education completely. The Mayor tried to explain that we charge fees for these classes and the revenue collected brings this close to a 'break even item" making it a self-supporting program. Daniel Kirsch, 429 Colonial Terrace, President of the Board of Education, spoke as a private citizen. He felt that a very small group of citizens opposed the budget. He asked Council to support the budget as presented. t Sue Habig, 34 Poplar Avenue, opposed the teachers' large salaries and stated that a very low percentage of children from our system go on to college. The Mayor noted that he believed the percentage of college-bound students was close to 66 percent. Jack Donovan agreed with Mr. Silva as to the confusion of the ballot, recommending that the budget be spelled out as some other towns do,as he believed people could not understand it. Mr. Stein noted that we are not questioning how it was proposed on th'e ballot, it failed, and we are here tonight to hear from the public what cuts should be made and in what areas. Motion to close the public hearing on the school budget was made by Mr. Mattei, seconded by Mr. Stein and carried. The meeting recessed at 9:50 P. M. and resumed at 10:03 P. M. Mayor Zisa thanked the public who shared their thoughts on the budget and now invited the Council members to discuss possible cuts. Quoting from an editorial in The Record, he noted that two-thirds of the school budgets were rejected by the electorate. He then asked the I members of Council for their recommendations. Ms. Robinson recommended the following cuts: Utilities at least 2% Heating Oil 2% Group Insurance 5% Overtime Salaries 25%  Mayor Zisa noted that percentages cannot be used in recommending these cuts, a dollar figure must be indicated. ' . Ms. Robinson continued with her recommended cuts: Natural Gas $7, 000 Dr. Mecca stated he was glad to see members of the public come out. He added that the Council must make cuts. The primary area, he t felt, was teachers' salaries and benefits. He encouraged holding the line on salaries, but realized that Council does not have the power to negotiate. He recommended the following: Surplus cut to $500, 000 Industrial Arts cut up to $80, 000 Camp for 6th graders $5, 000 reduction Telephone $10, 000 reduction Mayor Zisa, regarding uncommitted funds, stated that cutting would show lack of concern for potential problems in the future. He added he would not want to jeopardize emergency repairs. Referring to the Deputy Mayor's recommendation for cutting heating oil, the Mayor proposed a $30, 000 cut since these charges were determined during the Persian Gulf conflict. In the non-program area, he proposed a cut of $35, 000 in Custodial Supplies. Mr. Stein made the following recommendations for reductions: Salaries - elementary $25, 000 Salaries - secondary $25, 000 Sabbatical Leaves $25, 000 Group Insurance $33, 000 Mr. Mattei recommended a larger cut of $401000 for Group t Insurance. He also recommended cutting the Surplus by $100, 000. After much discussion, the Mayor asked that a roll call be taken on each of the recommended cuts. Surplus - $650, 000. Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Industrial Arts - $80, 000 Ayes - Mecca Nays - Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa .outdoor Program - $5, 000 Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Fuel Oil - $30, 000 Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Surplus - $100, 000 Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Nay - Mecca - Custodial Supplies - $35,000 Ayes - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Nays - Mecca, Robinson I Salaries-Elementary- $25, 000 Salaries-Secondary- $25, 000 Ayes - Mecca, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Nay - Robinson Ayes - Mecca, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Nay - Robinson Sabbatical Leaves- $25, 000 Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Benefits - $40, 000 Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Mattei, Zisa Nay - Mecca  Temp Salaries - 50% Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Overtime - 25% Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Natural Gas - $7, 000 Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Telephones - $10, 000 Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Ms. Robinson asked that the account for Overtime be reduced by $25, 000 distributed as evenly as possible On roll call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson • t Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Ms. Robinson recommended a $50, 000 cut, evenly distributed, in Temp Salaries. On roll call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Dr. Mecca recommended a cut of $625, 000 in Surplus. On roll call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa Ms. Robinson reiterated a recommendation for a $50, 000 cut in Temp Salaries. Mayor Zisa said she had to be more specific. Ms. Robinson's recommendation was for a $50, 000 cut in Temp Salaries that does not impact on areas in teaching, and asked that a roll call be taken. t On roll call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson Nays - Stein, Mattei, Zisa The City Attorney asked for a recess to prepare a resolution on the cuts for the school budget. The meeting recessed at 12:25 A. M. and reconvened at 1:05 A M. At this time Mrs. LaMarche read the following resolution: Resolution #173 OFFERED BY: MATTE I SECONDED BY: MECCA WHEREAS, on the 30th day of April, 1991, the Board of Education of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, submitted the following proposition to the legal voters of the City: LOCAL TAX LEVY "For Current Expense $27, 419, 908.00": and WHEREAS, the proposition was defeated by the electorate of the City of Hackensack and, pursuant to N.J. S.A. 18A:22-37, the school budget has been submitted to the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack: and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack did, on I May 16th, 1991, engage in consultation with the Board of Education of the City of Hackensack to review the proposed school budget as presented to the Mayor and Council, as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the following amount be certified to the Bergen County Board of Taxation, the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education of the City of Hackensack as being the amount necessary to be appropriated for the aforementioned itern (s) appearing in the budget to provide a thorough and efficient system of schools in the district and that the amount shall be raised by taxation for school purposes for the school year 1991-1992:  1. Program designation 2702. 00-210 $ 40, 000. 00 "Employee Benefits Group Insurance" Supporting Reason: Proposed increase not supported by historical trend. 2. Program designation 2502.02-622 30, 000. 00 "Heating Oil" Supporting Reason: Proposed increase calculated at time of market uncertainty due to Persian Gulf crisis. I 3. Program designations 2502-116, 2502-130, 35, 000. 00 2502-619 "Custodial Salaries, Overtime, and Supplies" Supporting Reason: Economies in these areas can be effected without negative impact upon provision of a thorough and efficient education by the school system. 4. Program designation 2309.00-140 "Salaries 25, 000. 00 Sabbatical" (Leaves of Absence) Supporting Reason: Largely unpredictable on year-to-year basis. Historical trend may suggest proposed figure not supported for fiscal year. 5. Program designation 1103. XX-112 "Salaries 25, 000. 00 Education" (Elementary) Note: Use of program budget does not permit specific identification of sub­ program code) Supporting Reason: Consultation meeting with Board of Education disclosed likelihood of retirement of teachers at upper end of pay scale. I 6. Program designation 1105. XX-112 "Salaries Educational" (Secondary) Note: Use of program budget format does not permit specific identification of sub­ 25, 000. 00 program code. Supporting Reason: Consultation meeting with Board of Education disclosed likelihood of retirement of teachers at upper end of pay scale. 7. Use of Free Balance 100, 000. 00 Supporting Reason: Additional appropriation from existing surplus of approximately $1, 150, 000. 00 will not reduce free balance to level inconsistent with reasonable and prudent budgetary practices. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to send a certified copy of this resolution to the Bergen County Board of Taxation, the Bergen County Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Education of the City of Hackensack, and the Tax Assessor of the City of Hackensack. I Roll Call: Mecca - Nay : Zisa - Aye Robinson - Nay: Stein - Aye : Mattei-Aye: The following comments were made by the Mayor and members of the City Council. /Jo Dr. Mecca: Our failure to decrease the surplus will result in a significant increase in teachers' salaries. Ms. Robinson: I believe that cuts totalling $2 million dollars were possible and I hope that we will be able to work closer together in the next go-round. Mr. Stein: We have come through a difficult period. The discussion process was a long and tedious one. We will work with the Board of Education to keep the budget to actual costs and in turn I provide for the education of our children. Mr. Mattei: This Council was elected to make difficult decisions. This budget as approved by us is a fair one to the system and to the children. The primary concern is quality education for our children. Mayor Zisa: "We have heard many voices tonight expressing their positions on this budget. These voices and positions are as diverse as the people in our community. "Somewhere between the positions of handing the school system a blank check on one hand and doing irreversible and permanent damage to our children's education by implementing devastating cuts on the other, lies the middle and prudent ground - the point that everyone can live with. "I firmly believe that the budget which will be fixed by this resolution achieves that point. I believe it's the right thing to do for our City and the right thing to do for our children. It offers our taxpayers and citizens responsible action. "As we all recognize, the Council created an advisory committee made up of residents to give formal input regarding the school system I and its finances. In the short time allocated, that committee performed an outstanding job in raising legitimate issues, concerns and suggestions which must be addressed by our school administration and Board of Education. I would like a copy of their report to go to the Superintendent for distribution to the Board members. "In closing, we are all mindful that Trenton's future plans for school funding are uncertain. Now is the time for our school system to prepare for whatever Trenton has in store for us in the future. Because if we, as a community, do not take advantage of our present fiscal climate to truly accomplish sound financial planning for our school system, we are going to pay dearly in the foreseeable future. " Motion made by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Dr. Mecca to adjourn the meeting. Carried. (1:15 A. M. ) I ATTEST: � L�� DEPUTY CITY �RK  PUBLIC ASSISTANCE HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM Printed: 05-15-1991 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page� 1 VENDOR NAlV!E PURPOSE 'TOTAL L " ABBOTT,MICHAEL J.C/O BC SHELT. MNT/!Y:AY '91 140. IZ•IZi ASTETE, OLGA L. MNT/MAY'91 88.00 4 BAILEY,TERRY L.C/O BC SHELTER MN7/MAY7'31 14JZ1a00 BALBOA, MERCEDES MNT/APRIL,MAY''31 280.00 C TOWN MNT/FEB-APRIL''3! '353.66 CAEZ, AUGUSTIN JR. MNT/MAY'91 35" IZHZt CARTER, RUBY MNT/MAr 91 145a0'2l CEPEDA, CLAUDIA MNT/MAY'91 2 !Zt IZ! :zi • CITY OF HACK PETTY CASH FUND MNT/MAY'91 122'3a 0!£:1 CORDERO, JOSE LUIS MNT/MAY'91 210.00 DUNN, YVONNE L. MNT/MAY'9l 20.01L'l ESSEX COURT REALTY MNT/MAY'91 200.00 FRIENDSHIP HOUSE MNT /MAY' 91 � 38.00 GARNER, LORES MNT/MAY'9 1 14\li.00 GIACCHI,FRANK S.C/O BC SHELTER MNT/MAY'91 266.00 HINDIA FOOD CORP. MNT/MAY'91 80a00 IMBRIANI, FRED MNT/MAY'91 51Z•. 0121 JONES, MABEL MNT/MAY'9 1 100.00 KONDRATICK, LYNN MNT/MAY'91 217.01Z1 LEON, JOHN MNT/MAY'9 1 52:150 LUFF, GREGORY A. SSI REIMBURSEMENT-CLIENT'S S!-IARE 1 8a25 LUPIA,DAVID C/O FRIENDSHIP HS. MNT/MAY'91 72.00 MAIN STREET DELI MNT/APRIL791 50a00 ONETO, JOSEPH MNT /MAY'91 1 !ZllZI. 00 • PREMIER MANAGEMENT MNT /APRIL,MAY'91 873.28 PUB SERV ELEC & GAS CO. MNT/MAY'91 67.50 . RHINEHART,DAVID J.C/O BC SHELT MNT/MAY'91 144.67 � SAINATO, LAURA Mi\!T/MAY'91 11 IZ!. lZl0 SCOTT, HAZEL MNT/MAY'91 100.00 SCOTT. HERBERT SSI REIMBURSEMENT-CLIENT'S SHARE 801.84 SIERRA; PEDRO SR. MNT/tr!AY'91 300.00 SPEZIALE, GIOVANNA MNT/APRIL'91 9.00 SPIEGLE,LOTTIE C/O BCCAP-ESU Ml\!T/MAY'91 87.69 WRLKER, BARBAl�A MNT/MAY'9 1 1.e1" 00 WEBER, SIMON Ml\!T/MAY'91 22. 00 Y.M.C.A., ATTN: KEN RISCINTI MNT/MAY'91 340.00 7510a39 CHECKS LISTED: 36  -�--�-------------�-----�--- -�� GENE RAL ACCOUNT HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTE� Printed: 05-15-1991 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page: 1 VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L AAA GENERAL SEWER SERVICE MACHINE CLEANED FLOOR DRAINS 250.00 ' AABAR, INC. INFIELD TOPSOIL 1977.:219 AMATO GRAIN DOG FOOD,GRASS SEED 55.90 � ARMY /NAVY OUTDOOR STORE WORK GLOVES 110. 00 ASPLUNDH SERVICE CENTER REPAIR TO LINE LIFT BUCKET TRUCK 1 1 7. 1Z1'3 ATS SERV. INC. REPAIR-HOT WATER BOILER 471.43 ATTY'S COURT REPORT SERV SERVICE ZONING BD.MEETING 4-24-91 140.00 AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE CO. MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS 454.38 B & S SUPPLY CO. MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS 86.60 BC ASSOC OF ASSESS.CID D.NOTTE �991 DUES-JOHN J.JOHNSON 1 Q)0.00 BC UTIL AUTH DUMPING APRIL'91 2 23746.38 BERGEN COUNTY POL CHIEF ASSOC. 1 991 DUES-WILLIAM IURATO 5©. 012'.! BERGEN FIRE EQUIPMENT FIRE EXT. REFILLED 54.00 BIRKENMAIER SPORT SHOPS SOCCER GOALS,BAGS,SOCCER �ETS 121121. 0:ZI BOSCO, DAMIANO/AUX POLICE SERVICE RENDERED APRIL'91 175.00 CHANEY, ARTHUR & DEWEY-�.D.'S MEDICAL SERV.RENDERED JAN/�AR'91 �006.25 CITIZEN�S FIRST NAT'L BANK REPLENISH HEALTH INSUR.ACCOUT 50000.IZllZ! CITY OF HACK. P/R AGY-FICA CITY SHARE FICA 5-10-91 P/R 18635. 18 COAST AUTOMOTIVE MATERIALS FOR REPAIRS 337.79 COASTAL OIL NEW YORK INC. l=LJEL OIL 3257 a 3f� COGER FPRMS & GARDEN CENTER wATER WANDS L}2. '.210 COLONNELLI BROTHERS INC. BRICK REPAI�-C�TY GARAGE 985. 0'.Zl COMPRESSED GAS, I�C. CF OXYGEN,VISE GRI�,HELIUM CYL COUNTY O� BERGEN, N.J. 2ND QTR TAXES DUE 5-15-91 1 739485. 0Qt CROWN TROPHY INC. PLACQUE�TROPHIES • D' AMORE, JESSE EMERGENCY LUNCH �YMT 3-3:/4-13-91 D'AMORE, JESSE R�PLENISH DPW PETTY CASH 75.91Zi �DELMAR SPECIALTIES CO INC GRGU7 501Z. 0'Zi DMA DATA INDUSTRIES, INC. CO�PUTER EQUIP,MAINT.JUN�'91 .l;789.83 DOUBLE EAGLE EQUIPMENT THROW OUT BEARI�G 5:;; 57 DOWIT SERVICE CO., INC. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 257 = 5:Z: DUNCAN, ROBERT/AUX LT. SERVIC� RENDERED APRIL'9� 1 75. '2!0 EARL, JOHN INC. SWITCH LEVERS WITH BUSH:NG 9. L�E, ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTORS INC. VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PARTS 7l.a58 GENERAL ELEVATOR CO., INC. SERVICE MAY? 91 L�iyL,.• 39 GLOBE TIRE SERVICE REPAIRS,TIRES,TUBES,SWITCH,PATCH 5848. 1Zt0 GUY-ROSS CHEV=; INC. GEAR KI7,SWITCHES,FENDER,CABL�,�ITE 23J.a15 HACK. AUTO SPRING & WHEEL WHEEL ALIGNMENT,ADJUST BRAKES �26=00 HACK. MED CNTR. DENTAL SERVICE MARCH'91 3164.75 HACK. MED CNTR/COMM NURS SERV FINAL PYM7-CHILD HEALTH CLINIC 1990 1 iz.90. e10 HACI-<. WATER CO. SERVICE MARCH/MAY'91 1 9994.28 HACKENSACK JUNIOR SOCCER REIMBURSE-BEGINNER MARTIAL ARTS PRO 100. ili!c HACKENSACK MEDICAL CENTER BLOOD TEST-MERCADO MAYRA 20.00 HARRIS UNIFORMS SAFETY VESTS �19.40 INDUSTRIAL TRUCK BODY REPAIR TO SALT SPREADER 439.61 J C GRAPHICS INC VARIOUS REPORTS,ENVELOPES 111 9.01z: J.E. RODGERS ASSOCIATES SIGNS,FLAGS,PLASTIC LINERS,BASKETS 2fl00.59 JOHNNY ON THE SPOT REGULAR UNITS 149.80 JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY 1/24TH ANNUAL BUDGET DUE 5-15-91 L�5401Z!.00 · JOINT,CLUTCH & GEAR OF NJ INC. REPAIR TO SANITATION TRUCK 260.83 JONES, CHAS/AUX POLICE SERVICE RENDERED APRIL'91 7'l.i. 00 KIRK'S HACKENSACK TIRE & AUTO TIRES,TUBES 451. 22 · KOSCH, WILLIAM VARIOUS SIGNS PAINTED 435. QHZ1 LOGO BEAR CORPORATION TEDDY BEARS 77;;33 MAIN AUTO SUPPLY EMERG.LIGHT,PADS,ROTOR 335091  ------ -- -- - ------- -- -- - ---- -- - ---- - -- ---- -- ---- GENERAL ACCOUNT (con' t . ) HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM Printed: 05-1 5-1991 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page� 2 VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L MAINE EVERGREEN NURSERY, INC. AZALEAS 540.00 . MID BERGEN MUTUAL AID GROUP 1991 DUES-HAZARD.MATERIAL ASSMT. 1200.00 MINUTE MAN PRESS RUBBER STAMP, INK PAD,FORMS 134.45 ,1 MOCKLER, R. & K., CO.; INC. REPAIR DOOR ENGINE #2 472. IZUZI MUN WELFARE ASSN NJ C/O PULEIO 1991 SPRING CONF.-A.TOOMEY 35.00 MURPHY FIRE & SAFETY; INC. HALOGEN BULBS 6 2.60 N J OFFICE SUPPLY OFFICE SUPPLIES VARIOUS DEPTS. 11211 ..�6 N. J.BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY SERVICE 3-2/4-1-91 6664.29 N.J. STATE LEAG OF MUN 1 991 DIRECTORY,SEIMNAR FEE-D.DUKES 5 2.00 NASSOR ELECTRIC SUPPLY TAPE,SPRAY,CONTACT CLEA�ER 70. i3 NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION-NJ LAW JOURNAL 225.00 NORTHERN F IRE & SAFETY INC GASKET,LATCH,SEAL,O RING,STRAP i1 5.25 O'CONNOR PATRICK, AUX. SERVICE RENDERED APRIL'91 91. IZ!0 OFFICE BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC. TYPEWRITERS,CASSETTES,FAX MACHINE 4127.00 OXFORD CHEMICALS CLEANING F LUID 358.50 PAGE AMERICA DIGITAL PAGING APRIL,JUNE791 223a08 PAGENET BEEPER SERVICE MAY791 1 26 25 . PAYROLL P/R 5-10-91 628148.63 PITNEY BOWES COPIER MAINTENANCE MAR/MAY'91 1 50.27 POLIFLY TOWING TOWED CAR 31 5 65.00 POSTMASTER POSTAGE 3253a00 PREMIER OIL & GAS T/A CPO UNLEADED GAS,DIESEL FUEL 5547a35 PREMIER O I L & GAS TIA CPO UNLEADED GAS,DIESEL FUEL 5323.40 PREMIER O I L & GAS T/A CPO UNLEADED GASOLINE,DIESEL I=! Ii=! 8339. 1216 PRYME SAFETY SERVICES SAFETY SERVICES FEE-RPRIL791 1 1 35.0121 . PUB SERV ELEC & GAS CO SERVICE MARCH,APRIL'91 47752.74 RALPH; V.E. & SON� INC. REAR HOOK ASSEMBLY,MEDICAL SUPP�I�S 380.08 1 RAPID PUMP & METER SERV CO INC COLLECTION SYS.SERV.MAR'91,REPAIRS 1515.65 RCI COMMUNICATIONS REPAIRS TO RADIOS 161. 80 RECORD/AGNES SHANLEY LEGAL ADS 768.4:1. RYAN, CYNTHIA REIMBURSE EXPENSES FOR SERVICES EA. 39 SAAGE, GARY A. SERVICE RENDERED 13 DAYS APRIL'9: 5 21Zl0. IZ!lli SALKIN; RICHARD/ESQ. SERVICE RENDERED JAN,FEB'91 14061. 00 SANITATION EQUIPMENT CORP. TUBES, ROLL-OFF CABLE,SCREWS,OIL 467.'35 SANTUCCI, RICHARD D./P. A. P:i;:::-EMPLOY EXAM 75. iZllZ! SAVEON STATIONERY CO�PANY RUBBER STRMP,STAMP PAD 34. 0L� SEILHEIMER BEVERAGE CO 8 CASES OF SODA 55.60 SI3, INC CO�PUTER MNT.AGREEMENT MAY'91 704. 5e1 STUMP FACTORY DUMPSTERS OF LOGS �47:2'.l. 1Z10 SUBURBAN AUTO SEAT INC. MESH TARPS :.65.tZl0 SWAN MICHIGAN OIL CO. MOTOR OIL; DRUM DEPOSIT/CREDIT 412.61 SWEEPSTER JENKINS EQUIP. CO. ELGIN TUBE BRUSH 4 20. 00 TARGET STUDIOS FRAME,NON-GLARE GLASS, PORTRAIT 109.1z:0 TERRE CO. LI IY!E 2351: 5Qi TIDEWATER STONE & SUPPLY CO. GRAVEL MIX,SAND�CEMENT 230.70 TILCON NEW JERSEY, INC. STATE MIX 1 /4 455.06 TIMMERMAN, W.E. CO., INC. BOWLS,MESH SCREEN,BOLTS,GASKETS 291. 6lZl TYPINSKI-VANS BUSN MACH TYPE RIBBONS,CORRECT TAPES 166. 10 W P A R RECYCLING PROCESSING FEE 1 1 5.75 · !tJEST PUBLISHING CO. NJSA BOOKS,NJ SESSION LAW 1991 276.00 WESTERN TERMITE/PEST CONTROL SERVICE FEB/APR '91 370.1210 WILLIAMS; WILLIE/AUX POLICE SERVICE RENDERED APRIL'91 108.50 · ZAENTZ HARDWARE TARPS,NYLON CORD .335.94 2875038. ill CHECKS LISTED� 1 08 - -- -- - � - - ���  PUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM Printed� 05- 1 5-199 1 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page: 1 i VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL ·- DMA DATA INDUSTRIES, INC. COMPUTER MAINTENA�CE JUNE'91 L�tZI. 00 PAYROLL P/R 5-10-9 1 2533.,77 PAYROLL P/R 5-10-91 E,537 � 1 �. • PREMIER OIL & GAS T/A CPO UNLEADED GAS,DIESEL FUEL 272,,54 PREMIER OIL & GAS T/A CPO UNLEADED GASOLINE 73.87 PUB SERV ELEC & GAS CO APRIL'91 SERVICE-ATLANTIC ST.PRKG.G 1540.93 WILLIAMS, WILLIE/AUX POLICE SPECIAL DETAILS MARCH,APRIL '91 315. 00 CHECKS LISTED: 7 CAPITAL ACCOUNT HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM Printed: 05- 1 5- 1 99 1 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page: 1 VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL L TREAS STATE OF N.J. ENVIR SERV ONE YEAR EXT. -STREAM ENCROUCHMENT CHECKS LISTED: 1 PUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM CAPITAL (SPECIAL) HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM Printed: 05- 1 5-1991 CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST Page: 1 VENDOR NAME PURPOSE TOT PL L CENTURY 21 CONSTRUCTION CO. RETAINER-ATLANTIC ST.PARKING GARAGE 5000. 00 CHECKS LISTED: 1 PAYIDLL AGENCY ACCOUNT HACKENSACK BUDGET SYSTEM CITY OF HACKENSACK BILL LIST VENOOR NAME PURPOSE TOTAL POLICE & FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTION APRIL '91 107, 657 .26 POLICE & FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM­ SUPPLEMENTAL ANNUITY CONTRIBUTIONS MONTH OF APRIL '91 593.12 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS MJNTH OF APRIL '91 24,028.45 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM- CONTRIBU'IORY INSURANCE PREM.FUND CONTIBU'IORY INSURANCE MONTH OF APRIL' 91 2,294.04 CITIZENS FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NJ SCX:IAL SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS 5-10-91 P/R 40,944.10 CITY OF HACKENSACK PAYIDLL AGENCY ACCT MISC.DEDUCTIONS 5-10-91 P/R 151,297.34 STA'IE OF NJ-DIV. OF TAXATION INCCME TAX 4-26-91 P/R 16,154.04 CHECKS LISTED: 7 342,968.35