City Council
Regular MeetingHackensack, NJ · June 19, 1995
Minutes
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 19, 1995.
Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8: 00 p.m. and asked
everyone to stand for the flag salute which was led by Kristen
Carroll.
The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll.
Present: Councilmen Roger B. Mattei and Jesus R. Galvis,
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Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Deputy Mayor Mark A. Stein, Mayor John
F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Attorney Richard E. Salkin
and City Clerk Doris L. Dukes
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 Zisa, with the assistance of other members of the City
Council, presented Certificates of Recognition to the OM teams from
the Fairmount School and the Middle School who reached world
competition in Tennessee. Certificates were also presented to the
coaches as well as the schools. The Mayor also presented Certificates
of Recognition to the baseball team who won the 1995 Championship and
their coaches. Mayor Zisa congratulated each group on behalf of the
Mayor and Council.
The principal from Fairmount School and the athletic director
each thanked the City for their support when making their remarks.
The City of Hackensack, through its Recycling Department,
sponsored a program called "Cut It and Leave It". The program would
allow, with specifications, 30 lawnmowers to be presented to residents
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of the City. Mayor Z isa was asked to draw 30 coupons which would
represent the winners of the lawnmowers under this program.
The following will receive lawnmowers as a result of this
program:
Charles Capozzi 101 Wilson Street
Barry Morrison 193 Clay Street
Mr & Mrs. w. David Hatton 121 Byrne Street
Francis P. F rizalone 200 Elm Avenue
Sally Dionisio 78 Coles Avenue
Gerald Carlson 34 Parkway
John J. Purpuro 368 Parker Avenue
Roy Easley 270 Stanley Place
Eugene W. McCall 192 Berry Street
Mary Domine 452 Simons Avenue
August v. Moreno 225 So. Main Street
Thomas DeLiberto 308 Ross Avenue
Nick Kirkella 404 Washington Avenue
Carl Nowakowski 46 Jackson Avenue
Peter s. Gorse 191 Poplar Avenue
Ernest C. Keahey 161 Elm Avenue
Genevieve A. Szatanski 494 Washington Avenue
Gerald N. Bartoldus 287 Ross Avenue
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Joseph Eskalis 435 Central Avenue
Danny F. Fernandez 368 Kaplan Avenue
Brenda Marie Fournier 434 Colonial Terrace
Jane Lenner 459 Colonial Terrace
Louis C. Ferrante 831 Summit Avenue
Edward Davis 274 Park Street
Patricia Conti 181 Ross Avenue
Noelle Dembrosky 127 Fairmount Avenue
Michael Cannova 824 Summit Avenue
B. J. Downing 76 Louis Street
Harvey Evans 886 M·ain Street
Michael Gerhardt 285 Kaplan Avenue
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Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the
meeting held on June 5, 1995.
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that the minutes be
approved as submitted. Carried
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-95 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK,
IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE
AMOUNT OF $700,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $665,000
BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF".
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Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law
and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?"
Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Galvis that there be a
public hearing. Carried
Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this
Ordinance. There was no response.
Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public
hearing be closed. Carried
Resolution #166 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack,
County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 10-95
entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
BY THE CITY OF HACKENSA.CK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $700,000 THEREFOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $665,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO
FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF", pass its second and final reading
is hereby adopted.
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Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-95 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE
REAPPROPRIATING $31,384. 72 PROCEEDS OF OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR
THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF
HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY".
Mayor Zisa: "This Ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law
and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?"
Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Galvis that there be a
public hearing. Carried
Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this
Ordinance. There was no response.
Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public
hearing be closed. Carried
Resolution #167 OFFERED BY: GALVIS S ECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack,
County of Bergen and State of New Jersey that Ordinance No. 11-95
entitled: "AN ORDINANCE REAPPROPRIATING $31,384.72 PROCEEDS OF
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OBLIGATIONS NOT NEEDED FOR THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSES IN ORDER TO
PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF
BERGEN, NEW JERSEY", pass its second and final reading is hereby
adopted.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
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Resolution #168 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL 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:
$ 882. 06 B537 Ll COOlA Ritvo & Ritvo, Attorneys for 1992 STB
Robert Wapelhorst
385. 60 B537 Ll C004H zucchino, Barbara 1992 STB
THE ABOVE ARE TO BE CHARGED TO THE CAPITAL ACCOUNT.
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1, 707. 00 B236 L36D Hackensack Medical Center 1995 Err. Pmt.
5, 082. 00 B232 L9 Hillcrest Health Service 1995 Err. Pmt.
2, 238. 82 Bl24A L37A Herold & Co. , Inc. 1994 Err. Pmt.
1, 031. 00 Bl24A L37A Herold & Co. , Inc. 1995 Err. Pmt.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #169 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1
from A. J. M. Contractors, Inc. for $393. 50 which reflects the extras
and deductions to date on the resurfacing of Anderson Street, a
project that utilizes CD funds: and
WHEREAS, the City's Consulting Municipal Engineer has approved
this Change Order in writing: and
WHEREAS, the �hief Financial Officer has certified in writing
that funds are available from Account No. 05-0493-001, the Capital
Account, Purchase Order No. 87986 dated April 4, 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 issued by
A. J. M. Contractors, Inc. is hereby approved.
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Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #170 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1
from Consolidated Steel & Aluminum Fence Company requesting the
substitution of brick pavers in lieu of colored concrete on the
Anderson Street Park project, a project that utilizes CD funds: and
WHEREAS, John Cohen, the City's architect on this project, has
approved this Change Order in writing: and
WHEREAS, this is a no cost change to the contract and does not
affect the contract price as set forth in Purchase Order No. 86459
dated December 1, 1994, Account No. 05-0493-001, the Capital Account:
and
WHEREAS, brick pavers and colored concrete are of equal quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order No. 1 issued by
Consolidated Steel & Aluminum Fence Company is hereby approved.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
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Resolution #171 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement, bids were received on May
31, 1995, for the purchase of one new 1996 Diesel Cab and Chassis
International Model F-2554 with Dump Body, Hydraulics and Plow for
the City of Hackensack: and
WHEREAS, one bid was received from Deluxe Sales and Service,
Inc. in the amount of $85, 795. 00.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the purchase of one new 1996 Diesel Cab and
Chassis International Model F-2554 with Dump Body, Hydraulics and
Plow be awarded to Deluxe Sales and Service, Inc. , 600 South River
Street, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601, for the total cost of
$85, 795. 00: and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in Account #05-2494-0002 of the
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Capital Fund, Purchase Order #89064.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #172 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been
advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the
citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public who
operates motor vehicles within the City limits, when a traffic light
located at the intersection of Essex Street and Summit Avenue 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, New Jersey, was retained to make the necessary repairs:
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WHEREAS, the cost of the repairs totaled $2, 189. 25, which is a
fair and reasonable quotation: and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds
are available in Account #5-010-318-274 of the General Fund, P. O.
#89059: and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the entire cost of this repair
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 Corp. 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 #173 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to execute a
contract with Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. , 1 Grucci Lane, Brookhaven,
NY 11719, for display of fireworks at Foschini Park on Sunday, July
2, 1995, inclement weather date July 3, 1995, for the total sum of
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$7, 000. 00.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #174 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, Ann Foschini is the owner of certain real property
known as Block 445, Lot 11 designated as 390 Prospect Avenue: and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to her 1994 real
property tax assessments, which matter is presently pending in the
Tax Court of New Jersey: and
WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property is $2, 848, 000;
and
WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction
appears appropriate for each year; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax
Assessor that this matter should be settled; and
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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
"Ann Foschini v. City of Hackensack", Docket No. 004682-94 presently
pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be
reduced to $2, 400, 000; 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 #175 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, Court Plaza Associates is the owner of certain real
property known as Block 207, Lots 3 and 4 designated as 21 and 25
Main Street; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1994 real
property tax assessments, which matter is presently pending in the
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Tax Court of New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, the yearly assessment for the subject premises is
$13, 500, 000 for Lot 3 and $14, 400, 000 for Lot 4; and
WHEREAS, the taxpayer has made application to the Court pursuant
to N. J. S. A. 54:51A-8 (Tax Court Freeze Act) requesting the Court to
enter judgment for 1995 based upon the judgment entered for 1994; 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 application of the Freeze Act in the
matter entitled "Court Plaza Associates v. City of Hackensack",
Docket No. 005483-94; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing settlement is
predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer
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on the refund.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #176 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:
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General Account $1, 178, 717. 49
Public Assistance II Account 16, 255. 04
Capital Account 43, 057. 15
Public Parking System Account 12, 922. 15
Payroll Agency Account 257, 901. 12
Trust Account 13, 983. 00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public
record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer.
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Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #177 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
the following liquor licenses be issued in the City of Hackensack,
effective July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1996, applicants having
complied with the ordinances of the City of Hackensack and paid the
required fee:
0223-44-005-003 Liquor Basket, Inc. $ 940. 00
450 Hackensack Avenue
0223-33-006-001 Carvet, Inc. 1110. 00
250 Essex Street
0223-33-007-001 Charles & Paul Riviera Lounge, Inc. 1110. 00
308-310 Main Street
0223-33-008-005 Cafe Terrana, Inc. 1110. 00
772 Main Street
0223-33-009-007 Kiss Budapest Corporation 1110.00
206 Main Street
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0223-32-010-006 Houlihan's/Bergen County, Inc. 1110. 00
197 Riverside Square
0223-33-011-005 Yoshida Enterprises, Inc. 1110. 00
21 Mercer Street
0223-33-012-003 Continental Hackensack, Inc. 1110. 00
411 Hackensack Avenue
0223-33-013-004 Corki's Corner, Inc. 1110. 00
774 Main Street
0223-44-014-001 Cromwell Liquors, Inc. 940. 00
410 River Street
0223-33-015-005 Gialvida Enterprises, Inc. 1110. 00
45 Main Street
0223-44-016-003 R & C Delicatessen & Liquors, Inc. 940. 00
89 South State Street
0223-33-017-001 Majestic Lodge Elks 153 IBPOE of W 1110. 00
351 First Street
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0223-33-018-001 Hackensack Lodge BPO Elks #658 1110. 00
37 Linden Street
0223-44-019-005 281 Simon Sez, Inc. 940. 00
281 State Street
0223-33-020-003 Yannistadis Steven & Elias s. 1110. 00
515 Essex Street
0223-33-021-002 Cubby's, Inc. 1110. 00
249 S. River Street
0223-44-023-003 Kim Nack Joon & Roseanne Y 940. 00
130 Anderson Street
0223-44-025-003 Hackensack Bottle King, Inc. 940. 00
387 Route 17
0223-33-026-003 Brooklyn's Coal Burning Brick Oven
Pizzeria 1110. 00
161 Hackensack Avenue
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0223-33-028-010 Yusuwan Enterprises, Inc. 1110. 00
261 Main Street
0223-44-030-003 Anmar Liquor, Inc. 940. 00
75 Main Street
0223-33-031-002 Aogo, Inc. 1110. 00
129 Johnson Avenue
0223-33-032-003 Lido Restaurant, Inc. 1110. 00
701 Main Street
0223-44-033-003 Rai-Rob, Inc. 940. 00
139 Hudson Street
0223-33-034-004 Catamaran, Inc. 1110. 00
380 West Pleasantview Avenue
0223-44-035-004 Highlands Liquors, Inc. 940. 00
842 Main Street
0223-33-036-002 Charlmaree, Inc. 1110. 00
126 Anderson Street
0223-33-038-004
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Bowler City Lounge, Inc. 1110. 00
85 Midtown Bridge Approach
0223-33-040-005 Coach House Diner & Restaurant, Inc. 1110. 00
Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue
0223-33-041-004 Hiliada, Inc. 1110. 00
80 River Street
0223-44-042-007 Essex Street Liquors & Wines, Inc. 940. 00
214-216 Essex Street
0223-44-043-006 Western Beverages Corporation 940. 00
80 South River Street
0223-33-044-003 O'Neill's Summit Bar, Inc. 1110. 00
362 A Essex Street
0223-33-045-006 Ichiban, Inc. 1110. 00
414 Hackensack Avenue
0223-44-046-003 Packard-Bamberger & Co., Inc. 940. 00
630 Main Street
0223-33-047-003 Packard Bamberger & Co., Inc. 1110. 00
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630 Main Street
0223-33-050-005 Pinto's Restaurant Inc. 1110. 00
96 Green Street
0223-33-051-006 The Ground Round, Inc. 1110. 00
Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue
0223-33-052-002 Donnelly Restaurant Associates, Inc. 1110. 00
107-109 Anderson Street
0223-33-053-005 Don Carlo, Inc. 1110. 00
Route 4 & Hackensack Avenue
0223-33-055-004 The Foxes Den, Inc. 1110. 00
185 Moore Street
0223-44-056-003 Essex Street Superdeli, Inc. 940. 00
337 Essex Street
0223-33-057-006 Subo Corp. 1110. 00
453-455 Passaic Street
0223-33-058-001
0223-33-059-005
Solari's Restaurant,
61 River Street
Manoune, Inc.
Inc. 1110. 00
1110. 00
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252 Main Street
0223-33-060-002 J. S. Maggs, Inc. 1110. 00
604-606 Main Street
0223-33-061-001 Theva Foods, Inc. 1110. 00
293 Polifly Road
0223-33-062-003 Leon's Cocktail Lounge & Bar, Inc. 1110. 00
209 Central Avenue
0223-33-063-005 Stony Hill Inn, Inc. 1110. 00
231 Polifly Road
0223-33-064-002 Tri-Color, Inc. 1110. 00
366 River Street
0223-33-065-006 Russ's Place, Inc. 1110. 00
89-91 Main Street
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0223-44-066-001 Val Diano Corporation 940. 00
487 Hudson Street
0223-33-068-006 Corfu, Inc. 1110. 00
309 Vincent Avenue
0223-31-069-001 Craftmen's Club of Mt. Zion Lodge
#50 F & AM (PHA) 150. 00
230 Passaic Street
0223-31-072-001 Hackensack Lodge #489 Loyal Order
of Moose 150. 00
215 Charles Street
0223- 31-073-001 Oritani Field Club 150. 00
18 E. Camden Street
0223-31-074-001 Trinity Columbian Club of Hackensack 150. 00
78 Trinity Place
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #178 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN
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BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that
Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-050-005 heretofore
issued to Pinto's Restaurant, Inc. , 96 Green Street, Hackensack, NJ, be
transferred to 101 West Palisade Avenue Associates, Inc. , T/A Porky's
East, 96 Green Street, Hackensack, NJ, effective June 23, 1995; 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 #179 OFF ERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
W HEREAS, a lawsuit has been filed by Anthony Leggieri against the
City of Hackensack and various City officials in the Superior Court of
New Jersey, bearing Docket No. B ER-L-4844-95; and
WHEREAS, it is both necessary and appropriate for the City of
Hackensack to provide legal representation for such City officials
and/or City agencies in this litigation; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to retain the
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services of the following attorneys for the individuals/agencies named
in the aforesaid complaint:
A. Hackensack Police Department to be represented by John R.
Holsinger, Esq. of Litwin & Holsinger, Esqs. , 1 University Plaza,
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601.
B. Police Chief John Aletta, to be represented by Robert B. Hille,
Esq. of Contant, Scherby, and Atkins, Esqs. , 33 Hudson Street,
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601.
C. Captain Charles "Ken" Zisa to be represented by Donald T. Okner,
Esq. of Dwyer, Connell & Libsona, Esqs. , 427 Bloomfield Avenue,
Montclair, New Jersey 07042.
D. City Manager James Lacava, to be represented by Marilyn A.
Sneirson, Esq. of Price, Sneirson, Shulman & Meese, Esqs. , 50 Tice
Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey 07675.
E. Mayor John Zisa, to be represented by Raymond A. Wiss, Esq. of
Wiss and Cooke, Esqs. , 3 University Plaza, Hackensack, New Jersey
07602; and
WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed
by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and
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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
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
these contracts from a designated appropriation from the 1995 budget
has or shall be provided 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, T HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack, as follows:
1. That the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to
execute contracts with each of the aforementioned attorneys to provide
legal representation to the City officials/agen� ies indicated in
connection with the lawsuit filed by Anthony Leggie�i.
2. That these contracts are awarded without competitive bidding as
professional services in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A:ll-5(l)(a)(i) of
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the Local Public Contracts Law, because said services are to be
rendered or performed by persons authorized by law to practice a
recognized profession and whose profession is regulated by law, in
accordance with the prqvisions of said statute.
3. That the City Clerk be and hereby is directed .to retain a copy of
each of· the contracts, upon e�ecu.tion, for public inspection and to
publish noiice of this action o�ce in The Record.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #180 OFF ERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
W H EREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order �os. 7,
9, and 12 through 27 from Kaycon Construction, Inc. for $48,475. 73 to
compensate them for additional supplemental items which they installed
at the construction of the Foschini Park Field House: and
W H EREAS, Gerard F. Santucci, A.I.A., has approved these changes in
writing: and
WHER EAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified in writing that
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funds are available from Account No. 05 -0293-0001, the Capital Account,
Purchase Order No. 855 98 dated September 19, 1994.
NOW, T HEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Change Order Nos. 7, 9, and 12
through 27 issued by Kaycon Construction, Inc. are hereby approved.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Change Order No. 7 $18, 788. 65
9 3, 242. 80
12 2,178. 00
13 2,783. 00
14 2,5 65. 20
15 1,475 . 93
16 3,630. 00
17 35 6. 95
18 750. 20
19 4, 017. 20
20 629. 20
21 Withdrawn
22 2,057. 00
23 629. 20
24 738. 10
25 2, 758. 80
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26 1, 5 73. 00
27 302. 50
$48, 475.73
Resolution #181 OFF ERED BY: MATTEI S ECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
W H EREAS, there is a need for professional architectural and
inspection services relative to construction of Foschini Park: 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-3
(l)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law: and
W H EREAS, the Local Public Contracts 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: ·a� d' L_. r· r
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W HEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of
Hackensack to retain the services of Gerard F. Santucci to provide
architectural and inspection services: and
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WHEREAS, a certificate :establishing th. � t func;'.ls, are-' available for
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Purchase Order No. 89244 dated· "Surie 19, i995 , ·'tro'rri Capital Account, in
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an amount not to exceed $7, 5. 3. 00, as detailed'· in· I;etter Proposals
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dated January 27, February 28 and April 19, 1995, will be ·issued by the
Chief Financial Officer pursuant to and in accordance with N.J.A.C.
5 : 30-14. 5 of the Rules and Regulations of the New Jer�ey Department of
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Community Affairs, Local Finance B·oard.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack as follows:
1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed
to execute the Letter Proposals dated January 27, February 28 and April
19, 1995, submitted by Gerard F. Santucci, A. I. A. , 238 Main Street,
Suite 111, Hackensack, New Jersey.
2. This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as a
"Professional Service" in accordance with N. J. S. A. 40A: ll-5 (1) (a) of
the Local Public Contracts Law because said services are rendered or
performed by a person authorized by law to practice a recognized
profession and whose profession is regulated by law, and the
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performance of which requires knowledge of an advanced type in the
field of learning acquired by a prolonged formal course of specialized
instruction and study as distinguished from general academic
instruction or apprenticeship in training.
3. The City Clerk shall be and is hereby responsible to retain
one copy of Gerard F. Santucci Letter Proposals dated January 27,
February 28, and April 19, 1995, for public inspection, and to publish
a notice of this action once in The Record.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #182 OFFERED BY: GALVIS S ECONDED BY: STEIN
W HEREAS, pursuant to an adv�rtisement, bids were received on June
16, 1995, for Summer Food Service Program for the City of Hackensack;
and
WHEREAS, two bids were received from the follow�ng vendors:
The Maramont Corp. Lunch $1. 51 Snack $0. 45
M and F Foods Lunch $1. 55 Snack $0. 55
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W HEREAS, the Director of Recreation recommends that the contract
for the Summer Food Service Program be awarded to The Maramont
Corporation, 5600 First Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11220.
NOW, THEREFORE, B E IT RESOLVED that the contract for the Summer
Food Service Program be awarded to the Maramont Corporation, 5600 First
Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11220: and
BE IT FURTHER R ESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in Account 5-010-836-200 of the
Current Fund, Purchase Order #89271.
Roll Ca�l: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket w�s completed. The
Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, the City Attorney and
members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not.
Mayor z isa again congratul'a tea'. all of the students who received
awards.
The Mayor then opened the meeting to the public for discussion of
City business.
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Ernest Keahey, 161 Elm Avenue, r�presenting Boy Scout Troop #5 of
Holy Trinity', sa1d Brian· Bircher was bei ri'g honored at a special dinner
on June 24th, and inyite� the Mayor and Council and the City Attorney
to join. them. ....
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Mayor Zisa ex.tended congratu].ations to Boy Sc9ut Troop #5 and to
Brian Bircher. He also thanked Ernest
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Keahey for all the time he has
put into the program.
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Richard Rankin, 430 Union Street, asked when will the Anderson
Street Park project be completed and stated the merchants on Anderson
Street are very unhappy about the repaving of Anderson Street. He
indicated that the timing was very poor.
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Mayor Zisa thanked him for bringing this to the Council's
attention.
Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, spoke on an article regarding the
Mayor of New York trying to take more control of the Board of
Education. He felt this is something that should be considered in
Hackensack.
The Mayor reminded him that this was taken away by an elected
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School Board a few years ago. The Mayor asked Mr. Donovan if he was
speaking of starting a movement in the opposite direction again, he
would support it.
Edward Hoffman, 375 First Street, advised Council of loitering
and loud music on the corner of Stanley Place and First Street. This
goes on continuously from about 8: 30 in the evening until 2: 00 in the
morning. He has called police and every time they come the group
would disperse and as soon as the police leave, they would come back
again. He played a tape of the type of noise that goes on under his
bedroom window. He would like the City Council to take action.
Mayor Zisa assured him that the problem would be corrected and
asked him to stay in contact with the City Manager.
Rainer Olster, 144 Union Street, spoke on the sewer problem on
Union Street, advising Council that they must address this situation.
John Carr, 62 Green Street, requested Council take some action on
his behalf regarding trucks that are loading at 66 Green Street as
late as 3: 00 in the morning.
The Mayor also assured Mr. Carr that this will be brought to the
attention of the police and the matter will be taken care of.
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Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, stated the following. The
suit ended for the County Jail project: the guards for windows in an
apartment issue has been resolved: the Rent Board, Planning Board and
Zoning Board oaths are now being administered uniformally: and a bill
that would require 2.6 stalls for women to 1 for men in public
bathrooms has been resolved. She also addressed the Rent Ordinance as
it relates to the application fee for tenants. She asked when will
the Zoning Ordinance be adopted and was advised that it is expected to
be introduced before the end of summer.
Lenny Nix spoke on a matter involving Water Street and the Wherle
property. He also spoke on a matter involving trees on Elm Avenue.
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that the public
hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9: 55 p. m. )
DEPUTY MAYOR MARK A. STEIN
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