City Council

139 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenu � , Hackensack, New Jersey, on I Monday, August 16, 1993. Mayor Zisa called the meeting toI order at 8:00 P. M. and requested everyone stand for the Flag Salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Juanita Trammell, C buncilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor t John F. Z isa, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes Absent: City Manager James S. Lacava Eugene Duffy was present for Mr. La�ava. I 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 Rec0rd and posting a copy of same I on the Bulletin Board in City Hall." The Mayor called for approval of the minutes of the meetings held I July 1st and August 2nd, 1993. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. i I Resolution #218 OFFERED BY: GALVISI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL l BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council f the City of Hackensack that � the _following organization be granted ermission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the application on file in the office of the City Clerk: / I I RA:l406 Holy Trinity Home School Association I . Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #219 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby au t horized to make the following refunds for the reasons stated: $ 813.50 Zito, Vincent & c. 1993 1st half excessive 2, 942.50 Ralph B. Carter Co. 1993 1st half excessive 344.09 Herz, Susan 1993 1st half excessive 1, 219.43 Bettine, B.H. & Allessio R. 1993 1st half excessive 163.03 Spencer S & L Assoc. 1993 1st half excessive 155.65 Spencer S & L Assoc. 1993 1st half excessive 190.32 Mavrozisis, D & H 1993 1st half excessive 154.83 Mahtani, G & H 1993 1st half excessive 220.20 Hubie, Kathryn 1993 1st half excessive 301.14 Kaplan, Louis G. 1993 1st half excessive 409.09 Two Sixty-six Passai d Street Mission J 1993 1st half excessive I 104.42 Mueller, E. & 270.11 Kowalski, D. Ciccimarra, John I I 1993 1st half excessive 1993 1st half excessive 1, 172.43 Weineck, Ilma L. I 1993 1st half excessive 163.90 Cockinos, C. G. & B. I 1994 excessive payment I 35.00 Victoria's Secret st dI res - overpayment of license registration - P. O. 1Box 16586, Columbus, Ohio 43216 I ! I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I ' Resolution #220 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires maintenance of its typewriters in all departments; and WHEREAS, Typinski Van's Business Machines Corporation, 12 Fairview Terrace, Paramus, New Jersey 07652, has submitted a proposal in the amount of $3, 294. 00 per year which is fair and reasonable; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing I that funds are available from various 430 General Sub-accounts in the 1993 budget and the balances will be made available in the 1994 budget, P. O. #80786. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for the maintenance of typewriters be awarded to Typinski Van's Business Machine Corporation pursuant to N. J. S. A. 40All-3 which excludes from public bidding contracts which do not exceed $11, 100. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #221 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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, August 20, 1993, 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, August 26, 1993, at 10:00 A. M. , be and are hereby authorized to be sold. Roll Call: Resolution #222 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from Landscape Restoration, Inc. for $1, 695. 50 to compensate them for preliminary as-built quantities for all contract items installed since the previous payment certificate in connection with Foschini Park Drainage Improvement, Phase III; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing that funds are available from Account No. 05-0293-0001, the Capital Account, Purchase Order No. 79657 dated May 25, 1993. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 issued by Landscape Restoration, Inc. is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #223 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Liquor License No. 0223-33-067-005 issued to Catherine Arena has been inactive for more than two years and required the I approval from the Director, Division of A. B. C. for the issuing authority to consider renewal of the license for the 1993-1994 license year; and WHEREAS, the licensee petitioned the Director, Division of A. B. C. for an order to permit the renewal of said license for the year 1993-1994; and WHEREAS, the Director has given authorization for the City Council of the City of Hackensack to consider renewal of this license and the City Council has no ob j ection to its renewal. NOW, THEREFORE, , BE IT RESOLVED that License No. 0223-33-067-005  issued to Catherine Arena be renewed for the license year 1993-1994 having met all criteria for renewal; anal I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this 11icense shal 1 be held by the ! City Clerk until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Department of Community Affairs. I I I R611 Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, I Stein, Zisa ! Resolution #224 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN t I Bft IT RESOLVED that the Mayor � nd Council of the City of l Hacken�ack wishes to enter into a grant agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $206, 640.00 in 1993 Community Development Block Grant funds for various park improvements in the City of Hackensack; and Bft IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to be a signatory to the aforesaid grant agreem�nt; and I I Bft IT FURTHER RESOLVED that theI Mayor and Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign all �ounty vouchers submttted in connection with the aforesaid project; a�d ll B� IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the May r and Council recognizes that the City of Hackensack is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the Grant Agreement and that liability of the Mayor and Council I is in accordance with HUD requirements. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #225 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI t BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of I Hackensack wishes to enter into a grant agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $97, 000.00 in 1993 Community Development Block Grant funds for the r�construction of West Railroad Avenue in the City of Hackensack; and I I I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that theI Mayor and Council hereby ' authorizes the Mayor to be a signatory to the aforesaid grant agreement; and I I I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign all cbunty vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid project; a�d l BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the May r and Council recognizes that l the Ci�y of Hackensack is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the Grant Agreement and that liability of the Mayor and Council I is in accordance with HUD requirements. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #226 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community IDevelopment Grant of $5, 000.00 � has b�en proposed by H.O.P.E. for Ex offenders, Inc. for a jobs t training program in the computer field iR the City of Hackensack; and � WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Inte local Services Act, Community Develo�ment funds may not be spent I in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and Council; and I WHEREAS I the aforesaid project I is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; and I I WHEREAS, this resolution does hot obligate the financial I I I 'J " resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be I expedited. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #227 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL 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 $1, 266, 958.31 Public Assistance Account II 18, 192.83 Public Parking System Account 74, 258.26 Capital Account 105, 341.56 Public Parking System Capital Account 2, 073.81 Payroll Agency Account 388, 768.20 S. U. I. Account 8, 520.00 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #228 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been I 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 when a traffic signal· located at State and Mercer Streets 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 City Council is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned traffic signal to full operation; and WHEREAS, Traffic Control Equipment Corp. , 242-252 Hudson Street, Hackensack, N. J. , was retained to make the necessary repairs; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repairs totaled $2, 405.00, which is a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account 93-318-670 of the General Fund, P. O. 80800; and WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the entire cost of this repair I will be recovered from the insurance carriers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Traffic Control Equipment be paid for said repairs, pursuant to N. J. S. A. 40:All-6, which authorizes the award of contracts without public bidding in emergency situations. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  Resolution #229 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, there is a need for pro:f5essional engineering services relative to the inspection of the stru b tural support system for the � proposed Department of Public Works Comp ex in the City of Hackensack; I and I J WHEREAS, such professional enginee ing services will be rendered l or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession, and whose practice is r�gulated by law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-3 ( 1) ( a) ( i) of the Loca[ Public Contracts Law; and I WHEREAS, - � l he Local Public Contr cts Law requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for "Professional Services" without competitive bids and the contract itself must be available for public inspection: and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Nacamuli Associates to provide the above services; and I I WHEREAS, a certificate establishin� that funds are available for Purchase Order No. 80722 dated August 9, 1993, from Account No. 05-0593-002, the Capital Account, irt an amount not to exceed $10, 000.00 as detailed in a Letter Propo k al dated August 9, 1993, will be issued by the City Auditor-Compt oller, t pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.5 of th b Rules and Regulations of the t New Jersey Department of Community Affai s, Local Finance Board. I Hacke ��= �kT::R;����� 6 �E IT RESOLVED by tr e City Council of the City of 1. The Mayor and City Clerk are Ihereby authorized and directed to execute the Letter Proposal dated August 9, 1993, submitted by Nacamuli Associates. I t 2. J This contract is awarded wit I out competitive bidding as a "Professional Service" in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5 ( 1) ( a) of J the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or performed by a person authorized by �aw to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is !regulated by law, and the performance of which requires knowledg � of an advanced type in the field of learning acquired by a prolonged formal course of specialized instruction and study as distingui k hed from general academic instruction or apprenticeship in training . I 3. k The City Clerk shall be and i hereby responsible to retain one copy of Nacamuli Associates Letter P roposal dated August 9, 1993, l for public inspection and to publish a notice o·f this action once in The Record. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #230 OFFERED BY: MATTEI I SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:5-4 requires the governing body of every local unit to have made an annual audit of its books, accounts and financial transactions: and t WHEREAS, the Annual Report of Audit for the year 1992 has been filed by a Registered Municipal Accountant with the Municipal Clerk as l per the requirements of N.J.S. 40A:5-6, and a copy has been received by each member of the governing body; and i WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey is authorized to prescribe reports pertaining to the local fiscal affairs as per R.S. 52:27BB-34; and I l WHEREAS, the Local Finance Board has promulgated a regulation requiring that the governing body of each municipality shall by L'f resolution certify to the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey that all members of the governing body have reviewed, as a minimum, the sections of the Annual Audit entitled: General Comments and Recommendations: and WHEREAS, the members of the governing body have personally reviewed as a minimum the Annual Report of Audit, and specifically the sections of the Annual Audit entitled: General Comments and Recommendations, as evidenced by the group affidavit form of the governing body: and WHEREAS, such resolution of certification shall be adopted by the governing body no later than forty-five days after the receipt of the Annual Audit as per the regulations of the Local Finance Board: and I WHEREAS, all members of the governing body have received and have fami 1iarized themselves with, at least, the minimum requirements of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey, as stated aforesaid and have subscribed to the affidavit as provided by the Local Finance Board: and WHEREAS, failure to comply with the promulgations of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey may sub j ect the members of the local governing body to the penalty provisions of R.S. 52:27BB-52, to wit: R.S. 52:27BB-52 - "A local officer or member of a local governing body who, after a date fixed for compliance, fails or refuses to obey an order of the Director of Local Government Service under the provisions of this Article, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than one thousand dollars ( $1, 000.00) or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both, in addition shall forfeit his office." I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hackensack hereby states that it has complied with the promulgation of the Local Finance Board of the State of New Jersey dated July 30, 1968, and does hereby submit a certified copy of this resolution and the required affidavit to said Board to show evidence of said compliance. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #231 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Camelot condominium owners, et al, are the owners of certain individual real property condominium units known as Camelot Condominium, Block 343, Lot 12A, located at 245 Prospect Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed appeals to their 1992 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the sub j ect premises is as set forth on Schedule "A": and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and I WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled: and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Counci 1 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 "Camelot condominium owners, et al, vs. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 012247-92, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment of each individual unit be reduced and established as set forth on Schedule "A" for the year 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. I Roll Call: Resolution #232 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, M. Silverberg, et al, are the owners of certain individual real property condominium units known as Baridge House Condominium, Block 344, Lot 16, located at 307 Prospect Avenue: and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed appeals to their 1992 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey: and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the sub j ect premises is as set forth on Schedule "A": and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate: and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled: and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. I NOW I THEREFORE I 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 "M. Silverberg, et al, vs. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 0122244-92, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment of each individual unit be reduced and established as set forth on Schedule "A" for the year 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #233 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Harold F. and Irene M. Wilman are the owners of certain real property known as Block 588, Lot 23, designated as 75 Davis Avenue: and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey: and I WHEREAS, $185, 400: and WHEREAS, the yearly upon review assessment of for information the sub j ect submitted, premises a is reduction appears appropriate: and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled: and  WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW I THEREFORE I 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 "Harold F. and Irene M. Wilman vs. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 02-23-06573-92, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so I that the assessment be reduced to $167, 000 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #234 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, John D. and Veronica Alroy are the owners of individual real property known as Block 86, Lot 43, located at 144 South Street: and WHEREAS, the taxpayers have filed an appeal to their 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey: and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the sub j ect premises is $373, 900: and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate: and I WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled: and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests 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 "John D. and Veronica Alroy vs. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 008421-92 and 012265-92, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $300, 000 for 1991 and 1992: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full w�iver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #235 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, John Alroy is the owner of individual real property I known as Block 78, Lot llA, located at 97 South State Street: and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to his 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey: and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the sub j ect premises is $233, 100: and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate: and  WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled: and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized I and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "John Alroy vs. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 008423-92 and 012264-92, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $178, 000 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #236 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Chateau Associates is the owner of individual real property known as Block 538, Lots 14, 15 & 16, located at 25 Zabriskie Street: and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 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 sub j ect premises is I $2, 067, 000: and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate: and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled: and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests 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 "Chateau Associates vs. City of Hackensack", Do·cket No. 006039-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $1, 899, 300 for 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #237 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS I Oritani Savings and Loan Association is the owner of individual real property known as Block 548, Lot 13, located at 1 Spring Valley Avenue: and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the sub j ect premises is $318,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, Hackensack. said settlement is in the best interests of the City of NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the I 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 "Oritani Savings and Loan Association vs. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 08418-92 presently pending in the.Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $255,000 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #238 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Polifly Savings and Loan Association is the owner of individual real property known as Block 128, Lot 37, located at 345 Essex Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the subject premises is $460,300; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests 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 "Polifly Savings and Loan Association vs. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. • ! 004566-92 and 012269-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to I $400,000 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  /ij-9 r Resolution #239 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS I Polifly Savings and Loan Association is the owner of individual real property known as Block 128, Lot 33, located at 342 Kaplan Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the sub ject premises is $131, 600; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests 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 11 Polifly Savings and Loan Association vs. City of Hackensack 11, Docket Nos. 004604-92 and 012267-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $100, 000 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. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #240 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Polifly Savings and Loan Association is the owner of individual real property known as Block 128, Lot 35; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the total yearly assessment for the sub j ect premises is $100, 000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the I 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 11 Polifly savings and Loan Association vs. City of Hackensack 11, Docket Nos. 004603-92 and 012270-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment as set forth above be reduced to $75,000 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #241 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, Polifly Savings and Loan Association is the owner of individua 1 real property known as Block 314, Lots 2, 3, 4, 4A & 5 designated as 236-244 State Street and Block 317, Lots 20 & 21 designated as 237-243 State Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1991 and 1992 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and ' I I WHEREAS, the total yearly assessments for the subject premises are as shown on Schedule "A; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Assessor that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Counci 1 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 "Polifly Savings and Loan Association vs. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 004611-92 and 012286-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the total assessment be reduced as set forth on Schedule "A" 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: Resolution #241A Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL Zisa SECONDED BY: MATTEI I WHEREAS' Eiffel Tower Co-op I Inc. is the owner of certain real property known as Block 241, Lot 20, designated as 151 Prospect Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 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 $14, 800, 000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Appraiser that this matter should be settled; and WHEREAS, said settlement is in the best interests of the City of Hackensack. I 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 "Eiffel Tower Co-op, Inc. vs. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 006644-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $12, 000, 000 for 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  /..Fl Resolution #242 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-44-042-006 heretofore issued to Essex Street Liquors & Wines, Inc., T/A Essex Street Liquors & Wines, 216 Essex Street, Hackensack, N. J., be transferred to Essex Street Liquors & Wines, Inc., 214-216 Essex Street, Hackensack, N.J., effective August 20, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the requirements of sub-chapter 7 of the N.J.A.C. t Roll Call: Resolution #243 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: Zisa TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-44-035-003 heretofore issued to Anthony and Drew Csaszar and Dale Csaszar, T/A Korner Liquors, 842 Main Street, Hackensack, N.J., be transferred to Highlands Liquors, Inc., 842 Main Street, Hackensack, N.J., effective August 20, 1993; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the requirements of sub-chapter 7 of the N.J.A.C. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #244 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Mayor John F. Zisa be and is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, 7 Boonton Turnpike, Lincoln Park, N.J., for a Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement Plan and with Benefit America, Inc. for administrative service for the I plans. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #245 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Joseph A. Leoce is constructing a laundromat at 265 Sussex Street in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, it is necessary that the developer of this project obtain from the Department of Environmental Protection a Sewer Extension Permit ( CP-1) ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to statute, it is required that the municipality certify that the project is in conformance with the requirements of all municipal ordinances and that the governing body of the municipality approves of the project as proposed by the applicant and that the City does not object to the application of a Sewer Extension Permit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign the CP-1 endorsement on behalf of the municipality approving the project as proposed by the developer; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no construction permits be issued until all permit applications required by any Department or Division of the State of New Jersey have been approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. Mayor Zisa asked Mr. Duffy, City Attorney Salkin and members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. Mayor Zisa reported there will be an article featuring Hackensack in The Record this Sunday. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. I Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, asked the Mayor who would be writing the article. Mayor Zisa said he thinks Tom Topousis is involved. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, continued her series on rent increases and tax surcharges relating to the increases. Roy E. Brown III reported a problem involving an unidentified Police Officer and received four ( 4) tickets. He felt the tickets were issued unfairly and requested direction regarding same. Mr. Brown was advised by the City Attorney that he could address the Mayor and Council on any matter, but if he was indicating that the Police Officer acted unlawfully, this is not the proper forum. He should go before Judge Dinice. If he discusses the matter in public, he may prejudice the case. Councilman Mattei stated he had a copy of the officer's side of the story. Mayor Zisa advised that the Council could not take any action on the matter. Eric Martindale, 322 Park Street, addressed the newspaper article that appeared in The Record stating Fairleigh Dickinson University I would be building a dormitory with 300 units in Hackensack. He wanted to know where the building would be located and was advised that no one had approached the City as of yet. Mr. Martindale gave an overview of college life in a dormitory and urged Council to oppose the project. Mayor Zisa said he would not make comments based on a newspaper article and if Fairleigh is going to construct a facility, the Planning Board must review the plans. Alphonso E. Brown & Rae Brown, Union Street, the owners of the Funeral Home, stated they are new to Hackensack and have been encountering some problems with parking in front of the Home and are looking for a solution to the problem. They said the signs in front of the funeral home were put up by Mr. Gentile, the former owner, and are not enforceable. They felt there would be "No Parking" signs erected. The Mayor explained that if there are "No Parking" signs, it would be enforced for everyone, including the Browns. They felt that they would not be ticketed if there was a funeral going on. Before the Brown's proceeded with their problem, Mayor Zisa welcomed them to the City of Hackensack. The Mayor suggested they speak with the Traffic Division to see if the situation could be resolved. Mr. Donovan again stated that "the Hackensack Medical Center is the biggest takers of tax dollars". I  /.F3 Mayor Zisa said they have owned the property they are expanding on since the 1930's. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried ( 9:00 P. M.) t ATTEST: I I  Resolution #231 SCHEDULE 11A11 . e Camelot Condominium owners, et al. vs. City of Hackensack Docket Number: 012247-92 245 Prospect Avenue UNIT OWNER ORIGINAL TAX BOARD PROPOSED AND NUMBER ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT ASSESSMENT Mowatt $240,000 Aff �d $204,000 2B Bonanno $23S,OOO Aff 'd $199,800 2D Savino $243,000 Aff 'd $206,600 3B Morris $241,000 Aff 'd $204,900 4A Birnbaum/ $246,000 Aff 'd $209,100 Weiner ·- 4B e Brawer $244,000 Aff 'd $207,400 SA Simon $249,000 Aff 'd $211,700 5B Haughey $249,000 Aff 'd ,$211, 700 SC Doyle $25S,OOO Aff 'd $216,800 7C Rosemarin $2S3,000 Aff 'd $21S,100 SA Barcellona $258,000 Aff 'd $219,300 BC Greenbaum $2S6,000 Aff 'd $217,600 9A Herman $256,000 Aff 'd $217,600 9D PAGE 1 OF 3 •  ' . 4 UNIT OWNER ORIGINAL TAX BOARD PROPOSED e AND NUMBER ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT ASSESSMENT Ebert $267,000 Aff 'd $227,000 llB Gross $265,000 Aff 'd $225,300 12D Narins $273,000 Aff 'd $232,100 14C Newman $268,000 Aff 'd $227,800 14D Kardos $279,000 Aff 'd $237,200 16B Stillman $277,000 Aff 'd $235,500 17A Stillman $282,000 Aff 'd $239,700 17B ·, Wiener $282,000 Aff 'd $239,700 e 17C Fiorillo $285,000 Aff 'd $242,300 18B Laurora $283,000 Aff 'd $240,600 19A Ventura $288,000 Aff 'd $244,800 19B Mendelson $288,000 Aff 'd $244,800 19C Wiener $283,000 Aff 'd $240,600 19D Leeds $291,000 Aff 'd $247,400 20B Kwartler $289,000 Aff 'd $245,700 LPA Shevell $294,000 Aff 'd $249,900 LPB e . PAGE 2 OF 3  UNIT OWNER ORIGINAL TAX BOARD PROPOSED AND NUMBER ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT ASSESSMENT Diamond $289,000 Aff 'd $ 245,700 LPD D'Agostino $589,000 Aff 'd $500,000 PHA PAGE 3 OF 3 •  \ ., . .. Resolution #232 e SCHEDULE "A" Silverberg, et al. vs. City of Hackensack Docket Number: 0122244-92 3 07 Prospect Avenue UNIT OWNER ORIGINAL TAX BOARD PROPOSED AND NUMBER ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT ASSESSMENT Silverberg $13 5,000 Aff 'd $101,3 00 2A Dorn $ 84,700 Aff 'd $ 6 3,500 2B Reicher $ 98,900 Aff 'd $ 74,200 2E Nairn $ 97,200 Aff 'd $ 72,900 2I �- Pokorny 3A $136,700 Aff 'd $102,500 Montakheb $115,800 Aff 'd $ 86,900 3C Weglin $ 99,600 Aff 'd $ 74,700 3D Just $104,500 Aff 'd $ 78,400 3F London $ 99,800 Aff 'd $ 74,900 3G stein $ 88,100 Aff 'd $ 66,100 4B Levin $117,500 Aff 'd $ 88,100 4C Orlowski $101,3 00 Aff 'd $ 76,000 , 40 PAGE 1 OF 6 e e UNIT OWNER AND NUMBER ORIGINAL ASSESSMENT TAX BOARD JUDGMENT PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Schatton $ 9S,800 Aff 'd $ 71,900 4H Ryan $140,000 Aff 'd $10S,100 SA Reichert $104,000 Aff 'd $ 78,000 5E Raphael $103,200 Aff 'd $ 77,400 5G Weedo $ 97,500 Aff 'd $ 73,100 SH Brooker $105,700 Aff 'd $ 79,300 6E Garip $ 93,200 Aff 'd $ 69,900 7B .e Maher $122,600 Aff 'd $ 92,000 7C Glor Assoc. $ 79,800 Aff 'd $ 59,900 7D Harrison $124,300 Aff 'd $ 93,200 BC Turk $108,100 Aff 'd $ 81,100 SD Menegaz $113,000 Aff 'd $ 84,800 BF Biache $102,000 Aff 'd $ 76,SOO BG O 'Driscoll $107,400 Aff 'd $ 80,600 8I Baron $146,900 Aff 'd $110,200 9A PAGE 2 OF 6 e  . " UNIT OWNER ORIGINAL TAX BOARD PROPOSED AND NUMBER ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT ASSESSMENT savoia $126,000 Aff'd $ 94,500 9C DeFabiis $109,800 Aff'd $ 82,400 9D DeFabiis $110,800 Aff'd $ 83,100 9E Farmer $110,000 Aff'd $ 82,500 9G Guerra $104,300 Aff'd $ 78,200 9H Augustine $148,600 Aff'd $111,500 lOA Farmer $ 98,300 .Aff'd $ 73,700 lOB .e Montella $112,500 Aff td $ 84,400 lOE O'Connell $111,700 Aff 'd $ 83,800 lOG Saski $106,000 Aff'd $ 79,500 lOH Becker $100,000 Aff'd $ 75,000 llB Freeman $129,400 Aff'd $ 97,100 llC Aglietti $113,200 Aff'd $ 84,900 llD Greenberg $114,200 Aff'd $ 85,700 llE Cohen $118,100 Aff'd $ 88,600 llF PAGE 3 OF 6 e  UNIT OWNER ORIGINAL TAX BOARD PROPOSED e AND NUMBER ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT ASSESSMENT Baron $113,400 Aff 'd $ 85,100 llG Tulp $107,700 Aff 'd $ 80,800 llH Matlow $152,000 Aff 'd $114,000 12A Posess $131,100 Aff 'd $ 98,300 12C Pressman $115,100 Aff 'd $ 86,300 12G Greaney $109,400 Aff 'd $ 82,100 12H McCormick $114,200 Aff 'd $ 85,700 12I Johnson $153,700 Aff 'd $115,300 .e 14A Fisher $103,100 Aff 'd $ 77,300 14B Livanos $116,600 Aff 'd $ 87,500 140 Thier $121,500 Aff 'd $ 91,100 14F Hamer $111,100 Aff 'd $ 83,300 14H Schwartz $105,100 Aff 'd $ 78,800 15B Rumvolt $118,300 Aff 'd $ 88,700 150 Sicklick $170,200 Aff 'd $127,700 15G PAGE 4 OF 6 e e UNIT OWNER AND NUMBER ORIGINAL ASSESSMENT TAX BOARD JUDGMENT PROPOSED ASSESSMENT Rovner $153,200 Aff 'd $114,900 15H Sutton $184,800 Aff 'd $138,600 16A Popper/ $106,800 Aff 'd $ 80,100 Springhorn 16B Baker $136,200 Aff 'd $102,200 16C Rippa $133,500 Aff 'd $100,100 160 Kennedy $121,000 Aff 'd $ 90,800 16E Moskowitz $171,900 Aff 'd $128,900 16G .e Burke $154,900 Aff 'd $116,200 16H Kenny $122,700 Aff 'd $ 92,000 17E Walker $173,600 Aff 'd $130,200 17G Weiss $156,600 Aff 'd $117,500 17H Schwartz $121,000 Aff 'd $ 90,800 17I Perry $160,500 Aff 'd $120,400 18A Desimone $123,400 Aff 'd $ 92,600 18D PAGE 5 OF 6 'e UNIT OWNER AND NUMBER ORIGINAL ASSESSMENT TAX BOARD JUDGMENT PROPOSED ASSESSMENT r Prushan $124,400 Aff'd $ 93,300 18E Chan $175,300 Aff'd $131,500 18G Fussman $122,700 Aff'd $ 92,000 18I .e PAGE 6 OF 6  Resolution #241 SCHEDULE "A" Polifly Savings and Loan Association vs. City of Hackensack Docket Numbers: 004611-92 and 012286-92 2 36-242 State Street; 244 State Street; 2 3 7 & 243 State Street UNIT ORIGINAL TAX BOARD PROPOSED ASSESSMENT JUDGMENT ASSESSMENT Bl. 3 14 $ 3 86,800 N/A $ 3 45,900 L. 2,3 ,5 $ 3 05,000 Bl. 3 14 $ 3 49,100 N/A $23 6,100 L. 4 $226,400 Bl. 314 $ 86,000 N/A $ 77,000 L. 4A $ 68,000 Bl. 3 17 $154,400 N/A $13 8,100 L. 20 $ 121,800 • Bl. 3 17 L. 21 $227,000 N/A $202,900 $178,800 ,I .-