City Council

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, June 6, 1994. Mayor Zisa called the meeting ,to order at 8:00 p.m and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll. Present - Councilmen Roger B. Mattei, Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy I Mayor Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk Doris L. Dukes and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and posting a copy of same on the Bulletin Board in City Hall." Mayor z isa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held May 16th, 17th and 23rd, 1994. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried Resolution #173 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 authorized to make the following refunds for the reasons stated: $1,142.00 B 324 L 38 Steven J. Zaben, Attorney 1994 Erroneous Payment 701.00 B 535 L 13A Boiling Springs Savings 1993 Erroneous Payment 290.68 B 312 L 1 Rose Weber/James Napolitano 1993 CTB Int. Due * I *Payment of refund to come from Surplus Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #174 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists various accounts payable on the books of the current fund; and WHEREAS, the various purchase orders and contracts creating these accounts payable have been investigated and it has been determined that these should be cancelled; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following accounts payable in the amount of $96,517.37 be and are hereby cancelled: PO # Year Vendor Amount 1988 Steinlieb $5,000.00 72304 1990 County of Bergen 25,000.00 72630 1991 Ecclston 2,000.00 63183 1989 Cippolone 2,575.00 63184 1989 Gittleman 1,128.39 61262 1989 Torricelli, T. 2,000.00 62150 1989 Lenner, D. 816.25 6811 0 J.990 Apovian, P. 3,500.00 I 68107 1990 Austin, E. 3,500.00 65247 1990 Cillick, E. 750.00 65245 1990 Cillick, E. 3,500.00 68113 1990 Cillick, E. 3,500.00 65093 1990 Carroll, H. 3,403.50 67044 1990 Dow, J. 750.00 66714 1990 Dow, J. 750.00 66401 1990 Goore, H. 3,750.00 68106 1990 Galasso, v. 3,500.00 65246 1990 Galasso, V. 1,472.50 68109 1990 Kirsch, D. 3,200.00 68111 1990 Presto, D. 3,500.00 68108 1990 Rigby 3,500.00 65244 1990 Schandler 1,997.50 72449 1991 DMA Data 173.00 69146 1991 Galasso, v. 2,500.00 ioS PO. # Year Vendor Amount 71640 1991 Guez, v. $ 750.00 69149 1991 Hillis, R. 2,633.23 70316 1991 LoCurto, J. 1,000.00 73010 1991 Munidex 900.00 70318 1991 Dr. Rossakis 1,000.00 69145 1991 Schandler, R. 2,500.00 69143 1991 Toskos, M. 2,500.00 71257 1991 Kohler 968.00 I 69144 1991 Traina, J. 2,500.00 Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #175 WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised for bids to be received for the Third Street, Clay Street and High Street Curb Replacement and Drainage Improvement on April 29, 1994; and WHEREAS, these bids were received and reviewed by the Consulting Engineer for the City of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that upon recommendation of the Consul ting Engineer, the contract for the Third Street, Clay Street and High Street Curb Replacement be awarded to Concrete Concepts, Inc., 62 Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, New Jersey, for the total amount of $44,561.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No M4-9986-007870, the non-bud UDAG Account, P.O. 84213. Mayor Zisa asked when was the use of UDAG funds for this project I discussed and Mr. Duffy came forward and said "back in January". Mayor Zisa said he did not remember and would like to have an opportunity to review the minutes. There was a discussion regarding the time frame involved in taking action on this resolution. Mr. Lacava said he would find the funds. Mrs. Dukes advised that this resolution had been held for the past two meetings waiting for an affidavit from Mr. Mariniello, certifying to the availability of funds. The City Attorney said he was sure, if the Manager advises that funds are available, Mr. Mariniello will issue the certificate. Councilman Mattei said he would prefer looking at the Committee of the Whole minutes before voting and offered a motion to table the resolution which was seconded by Galvis. Mr. Lacava then advised that the money could come from the Capital Account. Mr. Mattei then withdrew his motion. I A motion was offered by Stein, Seconded by Trammell to amend the resolution to change the account and fund to " General Capi tal Account" in the last paragraph as follows: BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer will certify that funds will be available from Account No. 05-2194-001 of the General Capital Fund, P.O. 84213 Certified by C.F.O. on 7/7/94 Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  /116 Resolution #176 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, bids were advertised to be received on May 17, 1994, for the purpose of one 1994 Horton 403 Type I Non-walkthru (or equal) Ambulance for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, one bid was received from Professional Vehicle Sales, Inc., in the amount of $71,366.00. NOW I THEREFORE I BE IT RESOLVED that the purchase of one 1994 Horton 403 Type I Non-walkthru (or equal) Ambulance be awarded to I Professional Vehicle Sales, Inc., 336 South Fulton Avenue, Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10553: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account #05- 1392-001 of the Capital Fund, Purchase Order No. 84227. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa 0 Resolution #177 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-94 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK" . BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 19-94 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 20, 1994, 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 I 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #178 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the Hackensack Public Works Supervisors, Local 29, RWDSU, 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; and WHEREAS, both parties have been involved in negotiations for a contract regarding conditions and wages of employment: and 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 Hackensack Public Works Supervisors, Local 29, RWDSU, AFL-CIO, for the period January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1995. I ' Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #179 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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 $1,204,145.81 Capital Account 295,997.24 Public Parking System Account 6,411.21 Public Assistance I Account 4,609.65 Public Assistance II Account 11,474.42 Payroll Agency Account 138,849.17 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #180 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Settaducati & Tridente is the owner of certain real property known as Block 107 Lot 13 designated as 318 West Pleasantview Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filea an appeal to its 1992 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises is $253,400; 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 interest of the City I of Hackensack; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Council 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 "Setteducati & Tridente v. City of Hackensack, Docket No. 012825-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessments be reduced to $219,500 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 Resolution #181 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, H & S Properties is the owner of certain real property known as Block 107 Lot 13 designated as 15 Lehigh Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed al} appeal to its 1992 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the I Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises is $1,435,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and -;  /0 tP 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 interest of the City of Hackensack: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Council 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 I entitled "H & S Properties v. City of Hackensack, Docket No. 013031-92 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessments be reduced to $1,295,000 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 Resolution #182 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Bergen Evening Record Corp. is the owner of certain real property known as Block 300 Lot 2A designated as 150 River Street: and WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1992 and 1993 real property tax assessments which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey: and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises is $20,557,300 for 1992 and $17,586,800 for 1993: and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction I 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 interest of the City of Hackensack: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Council 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 "Bergen Evening Record Corp. v. City of Hackensack, Docket Nos. 02-23-09544-91D and 003251-93 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessments be reduced to $16,500,000. for 1992 and $16,750,000. for 1993: 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 #183 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN r., '• I WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised for bids to be received for .the Carver Park Improvem�� � project on May 6, 1994: and WHEREAS, these bids were received and reviewed by the Consulting Engineer for the City of Hackensack: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council Of the City of Hackensack that upon recommendation of the Consul ting Engineer, the contract for the Carver Park Improvement in the City of Hackensack be awarded to Valley Paving Company, Inc., 83 Grant Street, Ramsey, New Jersey, for the total amount of $122,250.00: and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. 05-0293-0005, the Capital Account, PO. No. 84432. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed. Mayor z isa thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. I Councilman Stein reported the HAPADA program held on Sunday was very well received. Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Mary Watson, 267 High Street, questioned whether the drainage improvement would cause an increase in taxes to the residents and was advised by Mayor Zisa that it would not. Mrs. Watson then asked the difference in the UDAG funds and the Capital funds. Mayor Zisa explained the difference. Mrs. Watson stated she had asked Mr. Duffy about the location of the drain on Central Avenue and had not received a reply. She feels that the proposed location (middle of the street) for the drain will not stop the water from flowing down Central Avenue, stating that the drain should be placed at the corner of Central Avenue and Third Street. When Mrs. Watson asked what is being done to Carver Park, Mayor Zisa responded, as did Mr. Duffy. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, continued her statements regarding the rent ordinance as it relates to tax I surcharges being collected by landlords. She appealed to the City Council to lower the rates. She said a tax surcharge is a rent increase and the elimination of same from the ordinance is a legal act. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, brought the following to the attention of the Mayor and Council: Passaic Street at Railroad Avenue has a huge pothole in between the rail Euclid Avenue - pothole east bound side from Summit Avenue Wood curve on Cedar Avenue and Lincoln Article regarding the School budget as it relates to the cuts made by Council and their option to shift the cuts to other parts of the budget. Mayor z isa responded to some of Mr. Campbel 1 's comments. Councilman Mattei suggested Mr. Campbell make his comments about the budget at the Board of Education meeting. Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8: 55 P. M.) I MAYOR -