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Regular Meeting

Hackensack, NJ · April 19, 1993

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The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack, was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Monday, April 19, 1993, at 8:00 P. M. Mayor Zisa called the ·meeting to order and requested everyone stand for the Flag Salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present Mayor John F. Zisa, Deputy Mayor Sandra A. Robinso, Councilmen Mauro A. Mecca and Mark A. Stein, City I Attorney Richard E. Salkin, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Manager James S. Lacava Absent - Councilman Roger B. Mattei Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meeting Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and posting a copy of same on the Bulletin Board in City Hall". The Mayor called for approval of the minutes of the meetings held April 7th and 12, 1993 Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried RESOLUTION #92 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2-93 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $11160,328.34 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $1,060,328.34 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED AS A FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 BONDS OR NOTES I OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF". Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised and calls for a public hearing. May I please have a motion. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Robinson that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa: "Is there anyone in the audience who would like to speak on this ordinance?" There was no response. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that the public hearing be closed. Carried RESOLUTION #9 2 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. 2-93 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGENI NEW JERSEY I APPROPRIATING $1I160 I328.34 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $1,060,328.34 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED AS A FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,100,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PARK I OF THE COST THEREOF", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #93 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 applications on file in the Office of the City Clerk: RA: 1396 & 1397 Holy Trinity Home School Association Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #94 OFFERED BY: ' STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refunds for the reasons stated: I $ 1,123.00 to Montesano, Joseph & Sadlon, Janet, Bl 604, Lot 25, 1992 Duplicate pymt. Payment of the following refunds are to be paid from proceeds of Bond/Notes to be issued: $ 6,219.72 to Nelson G. Gross, Bl 66, Lot 38, 1991 STB $10,743.05 to Warren Plaza Associates, Bl 209, Lot 17, 1990 STB $10,518.30 to Warren Plaza Associates, Bl 209, Lot 17, 1991 STB $ 1,986.66 to Alan R. Hammer, Att•y. for Sharm Assoc. Bl 411, Lot 14, 1991 STB $ 4,656.60 to Romany Corp. Bl 435, Lot 21D, 1991 STB $ 4,795.90 to Romany Corp. Bl 435, Lot 210, 1992 STB $ 418.86 to Doris M. Tarrant, Bl 539, Lot 14-4A, 1991 STB $ 431.39 to Doris M. Tarrant, Bl 539, Lot 14-4A, 1992 STB $ 397.80 to Doris M. Tarrant, Bl 539, Lot 14-6D, 1991 STB $ 409.70 to Doris M. Tarrant, Bl 539, Lot 14-60, 1992 STB Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #95 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack I that a contract for the purchase of TWO (2) 1993 FORD TEMPO FOUR DOOR SEDANS I be awarded to DALESSIO FORD I 200 SOUTH BROADWAY' PENNSVILLE, N. J. 08070 for a total cost of $16,655.64, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:11-12 this contract is awarded without advertising pursuant to State of New Jersey Co-operative ·purchasing Contract A54103 awarded by the State of New Jersey Division of Purchase and Property, Department of the Treasury: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in the 1992 Budget in Account #92-342-650 and #92-601-650 of the General Account. Purchase Order #79128. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #96 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: ROBINSON INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3-93 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION, TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL EMPLOYEES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK". I BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 3-93, 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 Monday, May 3, 1993, 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 - Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mecca, Mattei RESOLUTION #97 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Hackensack School Traffic Guards, Teamsters Local 97 of New Jersey, AFL-CIO, has been recognized by the New Jersey Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) to negotiate with the City of Hackensack for the purpose of a labor contract effective July 1, 1992; WHEREAS, both parties have been involved in negotiations for a contract regarding conditions of employment and wages; I WHEREAS, both parties have reached an Agreement and same has been incorporated into the language of the proposed contract. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign the contract with the School Traffic Guards, Teamsters Local 97 of New Jersey, AFL-CIO, for the period July 1, 1992 through June 30, 1995. Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mecca, Mattei RESOLUTION #98 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey are keenly aware of the severe financial burdens now borne by the citizens to provide funding for �ecessary governmental services; and WHEREAS, providing for police and fire protection is a necessary element of governmental services; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council subscribe to the principle that police and fire personnel are entitled to fair and I reasonable compensation for their services; and WHEREAS, under the provision of N.J.S.A. 34:13A-16, et seq., collective bargaining efforts between municipalities including the City of Hackensack and their public safety employees are conducted under the ominous shadow of compulsory interest binding arbitration: and WHEREAS, history and experience have revealed that the current law, as presently administered, has had the practical effect of imposing essentially coerced settlements upon the communities without providing any avenue for practical alternative relief; and WHEREAS, the principal factor utilized in such forced settlements is reliance upon alleged comparables without any realistic weight being accorded to the remaining statutory criteria which are to be considered; and WHEREAS, the present implementation of the Act places impermissible weight and reliance upon "comparability" with like employment in other communities while essentially ignoring the legislative mandate to consider several other factors, especially: I "The interest and welfare of the Public" and "The financial impact upon the governing unit, its residents and taxpayers" N.J.S.A. 34:13A-16g (1) . (6) ; and WHEREAS, the result of this artificial bargaining environment is an essentially unrelenting succession of ever increasing compensation increases which will, if continued, soon bring public safety compensation to an unconscionable level: and WHEREAS, the communities of Bergen County are strictly constrain ed by operation of the state imposed municipal budget cap, which forces the governing bodies to reduce services and compensat ion in other areas so as to provide funding for the artificial and inflationary compensation increases which are now essentially mandated as a result of the present collective bargaining system: and WHEREAS, presently pending before the New Jersey Assembly, is proposed legislation, namely Senate 1643 and Assembly Bills A-336: A-836 and A-1059, which, would reform the compulsory arbitration system in various beneficial ways: and WHEREAS, The Mayor and Council deem it to be in the best I interest of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the public throughout Bergen county, that this legislation be adopted: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. That the Mayor and the City Council, of the City of Hackensack hereby formally expresses support for the legislation currently pending before the Legislature, namely Senate 1643 and Assembly bills A-336, A-836, and A-1059, which taken together will restore a measure of balance to the compulsory arbitration system by fairly mandating greater recognition by arbitrators of the public interest. 2. That Governor James J. Florio, the Senate and Assembly of the State of New Jersey should be and they are hereby petitioned to take immediate action to support, adopt and implement the pending legislation reforming the compulsory arbitration process in an effort to introduce reality into the compensation of public safety employees consistent with reasonableness and the economic situation of the involved communities and the taxpaying public. I 3. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Governor James J. Florio, and the State Legislature. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #99 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS I PALED REALTY COMPANY I is owner of individual real property known as Block 240, Lots 13, 14, 14A, 15 and !SA located at 33-65 Prospect Avenue: and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey: and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the subject premises is $2,669,300.00: and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate: and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney, Tax I Appraiser and the Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled: and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ·RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary inorder to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled 11 Paled Realty Company v. City of Hackensack 11, Docket Nos. 02-23-8666-91D and 02- 23-05854-92D presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $2,350,000.00 for 1991 and 1992; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei I RESOLUTION #100 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Stanley Lee. c/o Temple Ave. Associates is the owner of individual real property known as Block 511, Lot 11, located at 54-78 Temple Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey. WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the subject premises is $2,536,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney, Tax Appraiser and the Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby I authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Stanley Lee c/o Temple Ave. Associates v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 02-23-8 231-91D and 02- 23-05853-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $ 2,000,000 for 1991 and 1992; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED I that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #101 OFFERED BY: MECCA SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Rivco Equities are the owners of certain real property located at 210 River Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the subject premises is $1, 255,700.00 for the property located at Block 308C lot 3; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Appraiser, Tax Attorney and the Tax Assessor tnat this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Rivco Equities vs. City of Hackensack," Docket Nos. 02- 23-10412-2-91D and 02- 23-04487-2-92D: presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment of $1, 255,700.00 be reduced to $940, 000.00 for the property located at Block 308C, Lot 3 for the year 1991 and the assessment of $1, 255,700.00 be reduced to $870,000.00 for the I property located at Block 308C, Lot 3 for the year 1992: BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED I that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a ful 1 waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #10 2 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to several bills and other obligations being presented for payment after January 31 and pri to the adoption of the 1993 budget and no adequate provision has been made in the 1993 temporary budget for the aforesaid purpose, and N. J.S 40A:4- 20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose above mentioned: and WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 1993 pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 40A:4-20 (Chapter 96, P.L. 195, as amended) including this resolution total $11,766,536.00 I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S. 40A:4-20: 1.) An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for: GENERAL GOVERNMENT SAL. & WAGES OTHER EXPS. TOTAL Adm. & Executive 175,000.00 40,000.00 215,000.00 Elections 25,000.00 25,000.00 Financial Adm. 1 25,000.00 40,000.00 165,000.00 Assessment of Taxes 70,000.00 25,000.00 95,000.00 Collection of Taxes 70,000.00 7,000.00 77,000.00 Legal Serv. & Costs- General 20,000.00 20,000.00 Legal Serv. & Costs - Codification of Ord. 1,000.00 1,000.00 Municipal Court 20,000.00 20,000.00 Pub. Bldg. & Gr.-Gen. 1 20,000.00 55,000.00 175,000.00 Pub. Bldg.s-Telephone 5,ooo.oo 5,ooo.oo 10,000.00 Planning Board 1,000.00 5,000.00 6,000.00 Bd. of Adjustment 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 Rent Stab. Bd. 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 I Workmen's Com. Ins. Group Ins. Pl. for Emp. 800,000.00 800,000.00 Gen. Ins.& Surety Bonds 200,000.00 200,000.00 PUBLIC SAFETY Fire 2,500,000.00 90,000.00 2,590,000.00 Fire Hydrant Serv. 80,000.00 80,000.00 Police - General 2,500,000.00 90,000.00 2,590,000.00 Sch. Guards 100,000.00 100,000.00 Traffic Control 20,000.00 30,000.00 50,000.00 First Aid Org. Cont. 10,000.00 10,000.00 Emerg. Mge. Serv. 75,000.00 10,000.00 85,000.00 Comm. Operators 70,000.00 2,700.00 72,700.00 DEPT. COMM. AFFAIRS Inspection of Bldgs. 1 20,000.00 5,000.00 125,000.00 Inspect. of Prop. Mte. 65,000.00 6,000.00 71,000.00 Comm. Development 65,000.00 4,000.00 69,000.00 Consulting Services 5,000.00 5,000.00 Emergency Mtg. Serv. 600.00 1,000.00 1,600.00 DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS I Administration 120,000.00 5,000.00 125,000.00 City Garage 75,000.00 20,000.00 95,000.00 STREETS & ROADS Road Repairs & Maint. 50,000.00 30,000.00 80,000.00 Snow Removal 11,500.00 11,500.00 Shade Trees 30,000.00 6,000.00 36,000.00 Street Lighting 100,000.00 100,000.00 SANITATION Street Cleaning 50,000.00 20,000.00 70,000.00 Gr. & Trash Removal 350,000.00 80,000.00 430,000.00 Sanitary Landfill 500,000.00 500,000.00 Recycling Program 70,000.00 20,000.00 90,000.00 Sewer System-Maint. & Repair Share of Costs 1,000,000.00 l,000,000.00 Sewer Collection 55,000.00 40,000.00 95,000.00 HEALTH AND WELFARE Dept. of Health-Local Health Agency Adm. 90,000.00 20,000.00 110,000.00 Dept of Health-Clinics Public Health Priority Funding Act of 1977 772.00 3,464.00 4,236.00 I Dog Regulation 500.00 5,000.00 5,500.00 Adm. of Public Asst. 50,000.00 5,000.00 55,000.00 RECREATION & EDUCATION Parks & Playgrounds 90,000.00 30,000.00 120,000.00 Recreation 55,000.00 20,000.00 7 2,000.00 Celebration of Public Events 5,000.00 5,ooo.oo 10,000.00 Maint. of Free Public Library 500,000.00 500,000.00 Clean Communities Program CONTINGENT DEFERRED CHARGES & STATUTORY EXPENDITURES Social Security System (O.A.S.I.} 225,000.00 225,000.00 Judgements 5,000.00 5,000.00 Uniform Fire Safety Act 20,000.00 20,000.00 Supplemental Safe Neighborhoods Program 20,000.00 20,000.00 I Supplemental Fire Serv. Program 55,000.00 55,000.00 OUTSIDE Municipal Court 90,000.00 50,000.00 140,000.00 Public Assistance (State Aid Agreement Dedicated Public Parking System Utility 100,000.00 30,000.00 130,000.00 Dr. Mecca asked the City Manager when would a budget be submitted. Mr. Lacava explained that we are waiting to hear from the state. An extensive discussion pursued regarding the temporary budget. Mr. Lacava gave assurance that we are not in any violations by passing this temporary budget, which is required to pay the bills until the budget is adopted. All members of Council commented before casting their vote. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #103 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Finance Department and the Department of Tax Collection require Hardware and Software support and maintenance for their computer systems; and WHEREAS, a proposal dated April 1, 1993 for maintenance of said system to include hardware and software has been obtained from Munidex, Inc.; and WHEREAS, these services are of an extraordinary unspecifiable nature as it involves the maintenance of a complex computer system as defined by 5: 30-14-C promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services, and N.J.S.A. 40: 11-5 ( i ) ( a ) ( ii ) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the proposal of MUNIDEX INC, 1636 ROUTE 46 EAST, FORT LEE, N.J. 07024 be accepted and a service contract in the amount of $14,880.00 be awarded. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer I certified that funds are available in the General Fund of the 1993 Budget from Accounts #93-210-308 ( $7,440.00) and #93-2 20-308 ( $7,440.00) Purchase Order #79212. Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mecca, Mattei RESOLUTION #104 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: ROBINSON BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid: General Account 2,046, 227.34 Public Assistance Account I 1,883.02 Public Assistance Account II 13,406.10 Public Parking System Account 7,612.04 Capital Account 10,817.63 Payroll Agency Account 657,258.93 Developers Escrow Account 1,000.00 Community Development Block Grant Acct. 6,800.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a I public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mecca, Mattei RESOLUTION #105 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: STEIN WHERE A S, Liquor License No. 0223-33-048-004 issued to Shasha, Inc. has been inactive for more that two years and required the approval from the Director, Division of A.B.C. for the issuing authority to consider renewal of said license for the 199 2-1993 license year; and WHEREAS, the licensee petitioned the Director of the Division of ABC for an order to permit the renewal of said license for the year 1992-93; and WHEREAS, the Director has given authorization for the City Council of the City of Hackensack to consider renewal of the license and the City Council has no objection to its renewal; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that License No. 02 23-33-048-004 issued to Shasha, Inc., be renewed for the I license year 1992-93, having met all criteria for renewal; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the License shall bear the special condition that "no further license renewals will be granted unle�s the license is being actively used at an approved location on or before June 30, 1993 and the Licensee will submit no further renewal applications nor seek additional relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33:1-1 2.39, if in fact the license is not being actively used on or before June 30, 1993." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the license shall be held by the City Clerk until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Department of Community Affairs. Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mecca, Mattei RESOLUTION #106 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED, BY: ROBINSON BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 02 23-33-015-004 heretofore issued to Charon Associates, Inc., T/A General Poor's Retreat, 45 Main Street, be transferred to Gialvida Enterprises, Inc., T/A Cafe Acappella, 45 Main Street, effective April 23, 1993; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant requirements of sub-chapter 7 of the N.J.A.C.; Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Zisa has met the Absent - Mecca, Mattei RESOLUTION #107 OFFERED BY: ROBINSON SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-013-001 heretofore issued to Corki's Corner, Inc., T/A Corki's Corner Cafe, 774 Main Street, be transferred to Corki 's Corner, Inc., T/A Corki's Corner Cafe, 774 Main Street, effective April 23, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the requirements of sub-chapter 7 of the N.J.A.C.; and Roll Call: Ayes - Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mecca, Mattei RESOLUTION #108, Capital Budget Amendment for t�e Rehabilitation I of Anderson Street, Offered by STEIN, Seconded by ROBINSON and unanimously carried is attached hereto and made a part hereof. RESOLUTION #109 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MECCA INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4-93 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANC E PROVIDIN G FOR THE REHABILI TATION OF ANDERSON STREET IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSA CK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $400,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $346,364 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED AS A FEDERAL COMMUNIT Y DEVELOPM ENT BLOCK GRANT, AND AUTHORIZ ING THE ISSUANCE OF $380,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF ". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 4-93, 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 3, 1993 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 t o 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 I for final passage. Roll Call: Ayes - Mecca, Robinson, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. Mayor Zisa thanked her and commended the 300th Anniversary Committee for the j ob they are doing and announced the Pancake Breakfast that will be held on Sunday, at the Elks Club. The Mayor asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. Dr. Mecca asked who is responsible for repairing potholes on Summit Avenue. He was told the County is responsible. The Mayor asked memhers of Council if there are any problems with the Central Avenue pro j ect. Deputy Mayor Robinson asked if we had a projection as to when the crane will be removed. She was told very shortly. She stated there were no problems at this point. I Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Bill Hines, 30 Ross Avenue asked if taxes are not paid can one apply for permits to work on their property. Mayor Zisa replied that applications can be filed. The City Attorney added that in the event one would have to go before the Planning Board or Zoning Board, it could be a condition, but we do not have a law that would ·prevent one from getting a permit because of non-payment of taxes." Mr. Hines stated Champion Garage at 16 2 Linden Street does not have plumbing and the repaving of the street is being held up because of this and his taxes have not been paid. Joseph Lascala, asked why he could not get a tax bill when its due. It was explained that we could not get a tax rate until the budget is adotpted. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, again discussed having Council Meetings televised. He still feels the City Council should give this serious consideration. Mayor Zisa said he does not feel we should tax 50% of the taxpayers who do not have cable. Deputy Mayor Robinson said she heard that televising City Council Meetings has helped those municipalites that have it. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, asked if the Railroad crossing will be done prior to the Anderson Street Improvement. The Mayor advised that the Railroad was contacted and they said it was not bad enough yet. Mr. Campbell asked about the Price Club, reported the street should be re-striped at Grand and Spring Valley Avenues, Potholes at Burlews Court needs to be repaired and regarding the passenger service on the Susquehanna Railroad, asked if an underpass could be located at Union Street. Mayor Zisa responded. Motion o ffered by Stein, seconded by Mecca that the public I hearing be closed and the meeting be ad j ourned. (9 :45 P.M ) Carried A BSENT COUNCILMAN ROGER B. M ATTEI I ATTEST: / I "-. ··.. '""" ·. -· �� CAPITAL BUDGET AMEND'RENT "'- RESOLUTION'-#108 '9· Temporary introduced . Whereas, the l.ocal capital budget for the year _ 1993 was � on the � day of Jaq_:ua:rr , 19�; and, Whereas, it is desired to amend said adopted capital.budget section, Now, Therefore Be I:t Resolved, by the Ci ty Council of the City of Hackensack ---- ' County of Bergen , that the following amendment(s) to the adopted capital budg e t section of Annual Budget be made: RECORDED VOTE ( Mecca ( ( (Insert last names) ( R ob inson ( ABSTAIN ( AYES ( S te in N AYS (None ( ( Zisa ( ABSENT ( Ma t tei ( { ( :- C APITAL BUDGET {C u r ren t Y e ar A c tion) 1 9� PLANNED FUNDING SERVICES FOR CURRENT YEAR 19 - 5 (d ) 2 3 AMJUNTS 5 (a) 5 (b) 5 ( c) Grants in S{e) 6 .1 PROIE:X:T ESTI.MA'.I'ED RESERVED IN 19 Budget Capital Capital Aid and Debt ID BE FUNDED PROJEX::T NUMBER 'l:CYrAL a:lST PRIOR YE.A.RS ADorooriations Imorovement Fund surolus other FUnds Authorized IN' FOrURE YEARS Rehabilitation 400,000.00 . 20,000.00 346,364.00 380,000.00 of Anderson Street 20,000.90 346,364.00 380,000.00 TOTAL ALL PROJECTS YEAR C APITAL PROGRAM lS . - 15 � 400,000.00 An ticip a ted-PROJECT Schedule and Funding Requiremen t 5 4 FtJ:IDn.:x:; AK){JNl'S PER YEAR 2 3 Estimated Budget 1 Project Esti.rrated CCrnpletion Year PRQJECT Number Total cost Tine l9 19-:::_ 19 19 19 19 19 Rehabilitation of Ariaerson St 400,000.00 TOTAL ALL PROJECTS 400,000.00 _, ------ ·. .. ·�.. 6 .. Year Capital. Program ,� -l993 -- � .· SUMMARY OF ANTICIPATED FUNDING SOURCES AND A.MOUNTS 3 . 7 BOIXiET APPROPRIATICNS R:NOO AND N:7ms 4 6 . capital 5 Grants in 2 1 Estlliated Olrrent Future Irnprovenent capital Aid and Self Pro:m::T 'IO.rAL a::sr Year 19. Years Fund SUrPlus other Funds General L:iauidat::i.ng Assessnent School . Rehabilitation 400,ooo·.oo 20,000.00 346,364.00 380,000.00 of Anderson Street � 400,000.00 20,000.00 346,364.00 38.0 I 000 00 • TOTAL ALL PROJ��TS .: Be it Further Resolved, that this complete amendment, in accordance with the provisions of NJAC 5:30-4.4(e) be published in _ _ __ _ N A in the issue of , 19 __ Be it Further Resolved, that two certified copies of this resolution be filed forthwith in the Office of the Direct6i:- of Local. Government- Services.- It is hereby certified that this is a tr ue copy of a resolution amending the capital budget section adopted by the governing body on the day of , 19 Certified by me {DATE) MUNICIPAL CLERK TRENTON, NEW JERSEY APPROvED , 19 DIRECTOR OF LOCAL GOV:C:RNMEtn SERVICE!:>

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