City Council

163 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Wednesday, September 7, 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 Mayor Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James s. Lacava, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin and City Clerk Doris L. Dukes I Mrs. Dukes: Chapter "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, 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 Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting> held July 11th and August 15th, 1994. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 26-94 ENTITLED: nBOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 1994 ROAD RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $635,250 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $605 1000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF " . 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 I Mayor Ordinance. Zisa asked if anyone present wished There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Trammell that the public to be heard on this hearing be closed. Carried Resolution #275 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack I County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 26-94 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE 1994 ROAD RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN 1 NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $635,250 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $605,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF ", pass its second and final reading is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #276 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS ' 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 $ 361.50 354.27 482.00 1,952.10 B B B B 238, 341, 238, 209, L L L L 8C03El 8COPHJ 8C025F 5C0401 Donald Fultonberg Holly Savino Jamie Weiss Melli & Doyne, P.C. 1992 1992 1992 1992 STB STB STB STB 289.20 B 537, L 1C003C Dale Huebner & Carol Carr 1992 STB Proceeds for above to come from Capital Account. 454.16 B 354, L 37C0028 Margaret Cerelli 1994 Pmt. in Error 994.77 B 42, L 32C0001 Barbara & Willie Wilson Pmt. in Error Due to Exemption Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #277 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct raffles in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA:1438 Holy Trinity Horne and School Association RA:l439 Parent Teachers Guild of St. Francis School RA:l440 Heightened Independence and Progress Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #278 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 2 from Landscape Restoration, Inc. for $ 9,538.00 to compensate them for supplemental items which they installed at the Baldwin Park Improvement project: and WHEREAS, the City's Consulting Municipal Engineer has approved this Change Order in writing: and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing that funds are available from Account No. 05-0293-001, the Capital Account, Purchase Order No. 81618. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 2 issued by Landscape Restoration, Inc. is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #279 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 3 from D. T. Allen Co., Inc. for $ 2,395.40 to compensate them for additional work items in connection with the Main Fire Headquarters Fuel Tank Installation Project: and WHEREAS, the City's Consul ting this Change Order in writing: and Municipal Engineer has approved WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing I that funds are available from Account No. 05-1292-0003, the Capital Account, Purchase Order No. 80395. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 3 issued by D. T. Allen Contracting Co., Inc. is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #280 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, bids were advertised to be received on August 25, 1994, for Tree Stump Grinding/Removal for the City of Hackensack: and WHEREAS, three bids were received as follows: Sav a Tree $ 2.39 per inch All Seasons 1.49 per inch Downes Tree Service 1.24 per inch I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for Stump Grinding/Removal for the City of Hackensack be awarded to Downes Tree Service, P. o. Box 8709, Woodcliff Lakes, N. J. 07675: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account 94-430-211. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  Resolution #281 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack advertised for bids to be received on August 24, 1994, for the reconstruction of East Lafayette Street, Van Wetering Place and Michael Street/Bloom Street; and WHEREAS, six (6) 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 Consulting Engineer, I the contract for the reconstruction of East Lafayette Street, Van Wetering Place and Michael Street/Bloom Street be awarded to the low bidder, New Prince Concrete Construction Company, 100 Troast Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, for the total amount of $ 167,360.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. 05-1493-001, the Capital Account, for said amount, Purchase Order No. 85478 dated September 7, 1994. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #282 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, to comply with NJDEPE regulations, there ex ists a need for the City of Hackensack to remove underground heating oil storage tanks and associated piping from municipal facilities located at 205 State Street, 225 State Street, 65 Central Avenue, 78 Central Avenue and 116 Holt Street, Hackensack; and WHEREAS, Ten Hoeve Brothers, Incorporated, which is located at 601 Commercial Avenue, Carlstadt, New Jersey, is an approved state contract vendor and can provide underground storage tank removal I services that are necessary to complete the above-referenced project; and WHEREAS, Ten Boeve Incorporated has submitted a proposal for and has agreed to perform said services for the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount of the contract is $ 24,235 and funds are available for this purpose. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized and directed to ex ecute an agreement with Ten Hoeve, Incorporated, 601 Commercial Avenue, Carlstadt, N. J., to provide underground storage tank removal services for the City of Hackensack; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified in accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:27B-10 and 40A:4-57 that monies are available from the Capital Funds in Account No. 05-1292-0003 in the amount of $ 24,235 to be charged on Purchase Order No. 85537. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #283 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack has been named as a Respondent in an appeal bearing the caption "Cromwell Liquors, Inc. vs. Western Beverages Corporation and the Council of the City of Hackensack" now pending before the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the State of New Jersey and assigned Appeal No. 6192; and WHEREAS, said appeal concerns the approval of a person to person and place to place transfer of Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-44-043-005 by the Mayor and Council on July 18, 1994; and  WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to retain the services of Joseph Guez, Esq., of 77 Hudson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, to represent the governing body in this appeal; and WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is regulated by law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5 (l) (a) (i) of the Local Public Contracts Law; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the I resolution authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bids, and the contract itself must be available for public inspection; and WHEREAS, a certificate, establishing that funds are available for this contract from a designated appropriation from the 1994 budget and shall be provided in subsequent budgets, has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:30-14.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Local Finance Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, as follows: 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Joseph Guez, Esq., of 77 Hudson Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, to serve as special attorney for the City of Hackensack in this matter. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:ll-5 (l) (a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are to be rendered or performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law in I accordance with the provision of said statute. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract, upon ex ecution, for public inspection and to publish notice of the action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #:284 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack have determined that it is necessary and appropriate to cause an independent evaluation to take place regarding present practices employed by the City in the area of motor vehicle fleet maintenance and have a comprehensive and cohesive plan developed to provide for improved maintenance of City vehicles, training of City personnel, inventory control, and other related cost efficiency measures; and WHEREAS, the development of such a comprehensive fleet maintenance program, potentially representing additional cost efficiency to the City of Hackensack is in the best interests of the taxpayers of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, a proposal to undertake such an independent evaluation, and to develop a comprehensive and cohesive fleet maintenance pla,f,1 I for the City of Hackensack has been received from James P. LoProto of 127 Springfield Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07064; and WHEREAS, the fee for the evaluation of present practices and the development of a comprehensive and cohesive fleet service and maintenance plan by James P. LoProto has been established at $ 7,500; and WHEREAS, a certification establishing that funds are available  /6 7 for this contract from a designated appropriation from the 1994 budget has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Hackensack in accordance with N.J.A.c. 5: 30-14.5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Local Finance Board; and WHEREAS, the award of this contract for the consideration stated herein is exempt from public bidding pursuant to Section 40A:ll-3 of the Local Public Contracts Law. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, as follows: 1. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute a contract with James P. LoProto of 127 Springfield Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07064, to provide the services herein described. 2. That this contract is awarded without competitive bidding pursuant to the provisions of 40A: ll-3 of the Local Public Contracts Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the contract, upon execution, for public inspection and to publish notice of the action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #285 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Shade Tree Advisory Committee _ has applied for a 1994 "Green Communities " Challenge Grant Program through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (D.E.P.E.), State Forestry Services to fund a City of I Hackensack Comprehensive Tree Inventory Project: and WHEREAS, the total amount of grant funded is $3,421.00 with $1,650.00 cash from the State of New Jersey and a $1,771.00 in-kind applicant match. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby: 1. Enter into a grant agreement with the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (D.E.P.E.), State Forestry Services on behalf of the Shade Tree Advisory Committee. 2. Accept State funding in the amount of $1,650.00 contingent upon a $1,771.00 in-kind match provided by the City of Hackensack for a ·grant totalling $3,421.00 in its entirety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor be authorized to execute grant agreement (069G) between the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy (D.E.P.E.), State Forestry Services on behalf of the City of Hackensack Shade Tree Advisory Committee. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I Resolution #286 OFFERED BY: STEIN SE CONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-33-003-003 heretofore issued to 70 Hackensack Avenue, Inc., 70 Hackensack Avenue, Hackensack, N. J., be transferred to Grace B. Magrino, 65 Spring Valley Avenue (mailing address), Hackensack, N. J., effective September 12, 1994; 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 #287 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Liquor License No. 0223-33-049-004 issued to Postridge, Inc., has been inactive for more than two years and required the approval from the Director, Division of A.B.C. for the issuing authority to consider renewal of the license for the 1994-1995 license year; and WHEREAS, the licensee petitioned the Director of the Division of A.B.C. for an order to permit the renewal of said license for the year 1994-1995; 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 objection to its renewal. I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that License No. 0223-33-049-004 issued to Postridge, Inc. be renewed for the license year 1994-1995, having met all criteria for renewal; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #288 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Kelly Mcveigh, Docket Clerk Typing, is requesting a three month leave of absence without pay due to a maternity leave; and WHEREAS, James s. Lacava, City Man�gdr, has' determined that this employee be granted a three month leave of absence without pay commencing September 20, 1994, wherein the three month leave of I absence shall be with group medical insurance per the Family Leave Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council that Kelly Mcveigh, Docket Clerk Typing, be granted a three month leave of absence without pay effective September 20, 1994, and terminating December 13, 1994; 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #289 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant in the amount of $ 48,800.00 has been proposed by the Bergen County Community Action Program, Inc. to be used for the expansion of the homeless shelter located at 21 East Kansas Street in the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, said grant monies are a supplement to grant funding previously approved and are necessary to make up an unanticipated shortfall in project construction costs; and WHEREAS, on August 15, 1994, Robert F. Halsch, Jr., Executive Director of Bergen County Community Action Program, Inc., appeared before the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to consult with the governing body regarding the project, and to seek the I endorsement of the supplemental grant application; and  169 WHEREAS, during the August 15, 1994 presentation by Mr. Halsch to the Mayor and Council, he advised and represented to the governing body that, upon the completion of the expansion of the homeless shelter, the walk-in feeding program presently being conducted at the offices of Bergen County Community Action Program located at 214 State Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, will be permanently discontinued; and WHEREAS, a written confirmation of this representation dated August 17, 1994 from Mr. Halsch was submitted to and received by the Mayor and Council. A copy of said letter is attached to this resolution and incorporated herein by reference (written confirmation I follows this resolution); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act as interpreted by the County of Bergen, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without the authorization by the governing body; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is perceived by the applicant to be in the best interest of the people of Bergen County, and the ultimate relocation of the walk-in feeding program to the homeless shelter, as proposed by Bergen County Community Action Program, is in the best interest of the people of Hackensack: and WHEREAS, this resolution does not obligate the financial resources of the municipality and is intended solely to expedite expenditure of the aforesaid Community Development Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid project as presented: and BE IT FURTHER�RESOLVED that a. copy of this resolution be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Community Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid project may be expedited. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Abstain - Stein "Bergen County Community Action Program Inc. 214 State Street Hackensack, N.J. 07601 (201)488-5100 August 17, 1994 Mayor John F. Zisa City of Hackensack 65 Central Avenue Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 Dear Mayor Zisa: As I advised the City Council last Monday evening, August 15, 1994, it is CAP 1 s plan to expand the homeless shelter at 21 E. Kansas Street in Hackensack. This expansion will include 10 additional beds as well as an expanded kitchen and dining area. Upon completion of the expanded shelter, CAP will relocate its walk-in feeding program from 214 State Street to the 21 E. Kansas Street facility. I We do this in the spirit of continued cooperation government as well as with the local business community. with city Please do not hesitate to bring to our attention any issues or concerns with which we may be of further assistance. Sincerely, Signed/ Robert F. Halsch, Jr. Executive Director RFH:dah" 170 Resolution #290 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 27-94 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". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 27-94 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 September 19, 1994, at 8:00 P. M., or as soon thereafter as t 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 - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #291 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 28-94 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 179, SECTION 49.2D, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED 'VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC • • • PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED • • • PENALTIES'"· BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 28-94 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 September 19, 1994, at 8:00i :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 pll persops interested be given an . opportunity to be heard concerning said Ordinance and that the City I Clerk be and she is hereby authoriz�d 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 -�hen and where said Ordinance will be further considered �or final passage. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Gal�fs, f'r�_mmell.� St�j,n, Zisa Resolution #292 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 29-94 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY, ENTITLED 'FIRE DEPARTMENT'". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 29-94 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Orqinqn,ce sha)..l b.e c9nsid�red for final passage at a meeting to be held on September 19,- ·19"94, 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. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Resolution #293 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 30-94 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 17, SECTION 4, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY 1 ENTITLED 1 EMPLOYMENT • • • CLASSIFICATION OF APPLICANTS BY RESIDENCE'".  171 BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 30-94 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 September 19, 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 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. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Resolution #294 OFFERED BY: Galvis, Trammell, TRAMMELL Stein, Zisa 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 $ 5,995,707.90 Capital Account 782,015.21 Public Parking System Account 19,036.45 Public Parking System Capital Acct. 2,630.00 Public Assistance I Account 100.00 Public Assistance II Account 13,480.54 S.U.I. Account 5,076.67 Payroll Agency Account 77,510.08 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 - Mattet, Gal�is, Trammell, Stein, Zisa . ) '\: Mrs. Dukes advised th;e Mayor t'hat her Docket was completed. I The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager and City Attorney if they h � d anything to report. They did not. . , Mayor z isa reported that the bicycle race held in Hackensack yesterday was a success. He added that The Record saw fit to report three articles ab6ut- the inbiden�· t�at happened, but did not see fit to report on the_ _s�cc��s or how colorful the event was. Councilman Mattei added that all too often the press reports the negative. Councilman Stein stated that a number of residents participated in the beginning of the race with the professionals, wh � ch was wonderful. The Mayor then opened the meeting to the .R�blic ·for discussion bf City business. Richard Rankin, 430 Union Street, read articles from the newspaper regarding state aid for which municipalities did not apply. Mr. Rankin exceeded the four minute time limit and after other speakers had the opportunity to address the Council, Mr. Rankin returned and asked the Mayor whether or not the articles regarding the state aid were correct. Mayor z isa responded that we did not I qualify for the state aid this year and did not qualify in the past. Teaneck applied but did not receive anything. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, addressed the Council regarding the inspection of Prospect Gardens as it relates to smoke alarms. She described the various repairs made to the building over the past few years. The Mayor added that he had received a letter from other tenants regarding certain complaints which should be taken care of and asked the City Attorney to follow up to see what could be done. 17� Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, regarding the resolution for the special attorney, Joseph Guez, asked what was the contract amount. The Attorney replied that attorneys receive $ 75.00 per hour and this resolution could not exceed $ 3500. Mr. Campbell indicated that the amount should appear in the resolution. He continued, stating that Spring Valley Avenue has sink holes which indicate, in his opinion, that something is wrong. He asked if there is an inspection of drain lines when this occurs. Mayor Zisa said sewer lines are the City's responsibl ities, but the roadway is not. Mr. Campbell asked other questions which had been addressed at I previous meetings, which were answered. During Mr. Campbell's comments, he mentioned the bridge over Prospect Avenue. Mr. Duffy who was in the audience asked Mr. Campbell to come to his office and he would show him the plans. Lenny Nix, 83 Elm Avenue, regarding the bridge on Prospect Avenue, stated that the plans should be changed. The Mayor asked him if he had the plans and he replied that he had them in his truck. The Mayor advised that the meeting would be closed u pon his return. I • • I • A motion was then offered by Galvis, seconded by Mattei that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9:50 p.m.) I I I I -* M I I