City Council
Regular MeetingHackensack, NJ · January 6, 1997
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, January 6, 1997.
Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:10 P. M. and asked
everyone to stand for the flag salute.
The Mayor then asked the City Clerk to call the roll.
I Present: Deputy Mayor Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R.
Galvis, Councilwoman 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 Zisa announced the Hackensack High School Varsity
Football Team had again won the championship. He presented
congratulatory Certificates to Gus Migliore, Athletic Director, for
distribution to the team and the coaches.
Mr. Migliore thanked the Mayor and Council for their support
over the years.
Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the
meetings held December 16, 1996.
Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that the minutes
be approved as submitted. Carried
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Resolution #1 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the following organization be granted permission to conduct a
Raffle in accordance with the application on file in the office of
the City Clerk:
RA:l517 Holy Trinity Home & School Association
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #2 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, Ana Coello, School Traffic Guard, is requesting a one
hundred nine (109) day leave of absence, without pay, due to
illness; and
WHEREAS, City Manager James s. Lacava has determined that this
employee be granted a one hundred nine (109) day leave of absence,
as requested, commencing December 13, 1996, and terminating March
31, 1997.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
City of Hackensack that Ana Coello, School Traffic Guard, be
granted a one hundred nine (109) day leave of absence, without pay,
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as requested; 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 #3 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were
received on December 23, 1996, for Radio Communication Maintenance
for the Police Department and the Department of Public Works of the
City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, one bid was received from Warner Communications Co.,
Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the contract for Radio Communication Maintenance
for the City of Hackensack be awarded to Warner Communications Co.,
Inc. , 239 Lorraine Avenue, Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043, at a
yearly cost of $17, 544. 00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available in account 7-010-310-275 in the
amount of $13, 356. 00, and account 7-010-401-275 in the amount of
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$4, 188. 00 of the 1997 General Account, P. O. #97789.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #4 OFFERED BY:. MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were
received on November 26, 1996, for snow plowing of City-owned
parking lots and City-owned streets in the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, bids were received from J. Fletcher Creamer and Son,
Zuccaro and Sons, Inc. , Concrete Construction Corp. , Colonelli
Brothers, Inc. and Dell Contractors, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the contract for snow plowing of City-owned
parking lots and City-owned streets in the City of Hackensack be
awarded to Dell Contractors, Inc. , One Hill Street, Paterson, New
Jersey 07502 at a cost of $140. 00 per hour for plowing of City
owned parking lots and $80. 00 per hour for trucks for hauling on
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City-owned streets; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds will be available in account 7-010-425-204.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #5 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI
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 various reasons, i. e. erroneous payments,
State Tax Board, Veterans allowance for the years 1992- 1994/1996:
AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME
$ 228. 00 601 23 Fleet Mtge. Group, Inc.
18, 513. 00 100 2A RF Dini
4, 217. 50 205 2 Michael J. Monaghan
4, 250. 00 205 2 Michael J. Monaghan
2,769. 48 206 9 Michael A. Vespasiano, Esq. -Tr. Acct.
785. 00 206 8 II II II II II
2, 730. 75 206 9 II II II II II
827. 50 206 8 II II II II II
471. 00 323 20 C003D Alan R. Hammer, Tr. R. Krieger
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471. 00 323 29 C003L II II " II II
471. 00 323 20 C004G II II " II II
471. 00 323 20 coo5I· II II " II II
289. 20 326 42 Michael J. Monaghan
376. 37 13 19 Colonnelli, Umberto & Rosa
126. 00 135 47 Sari, Sahnur
50. 00 347 BB Kirby, Wallace B. Jr. & Jackson, Emma
1, 943. 60 421 8 C0055 1st American Real Estate Tax Svc.
1, 139. 00 436 7 COOlA Housing Authority of Bergen Co.
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1,054. 00 436 7 COOlF Housing Authority of Bergen Co.
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1,054. 00 436 7 C003F II II II
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1,054. 00 436 7 C003G II II II II
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #6 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were
received on December 6, 1996, for A. D. A. Compliance of the City
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Hall Complex in the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, Christopher P. Statile, P. E. has reviewed the bids
and recommended that the contract be awarded to DiCarolis
Associates, Inc. , 33 DiCarolis Court, Hackensack, NJ, the low
bidder;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the contract for A. D. A. Compliance of the City
Hall Complex in the City of Hackensack be awarded to DiCarolis
Associates, Inc. , 33 Decarolis Court, Hackensack, NJ, 07601 for
the total amount of $117,731. 00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available from account # X-050-L04-001 of
the Capital Fund, P. O. #97765.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #7 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were
received on December 6, 1996, for A. D. A. Compliance of the
Sidewalks at the City Hall Complex in the City of Hackensack; and
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WHEREAS, Christopher P. Statile, P. E. has reviewed the bids
and recommended that the contract be awarded to Covino & Sons
Construction Co. , Inc. , 39 North Drive, Rochelle Park, NJ, the low
bidder;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that the contract for A. D. A. Compliance of the
Sidewalks in the City of Hackensack, be awarded to Covino & Soris
Construction Co. , Inc. , 39 North Drive, Rochelle Park, NJ, 07662
for the total amount of $9,999. 00; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has
certified that funds are available from account # X-OSO-L04-001 of
the Capital Fund, P. O. #97766.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #8 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN
WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to
several bills and other obligations being presented for payment
after January 1, and prior to the adoption of the 1997 budget and
no adequate provision has been made in the 1997 temporary budget
for the aforesaid purpose and N. J. S. 40A:4-20 provides for the
creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose
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above-mentioned; and
WHEREAS, the total emergency resolutions adopted in the year
1997 pursuant to the provisions of N J. S. 40A:4-20 (Chapter 96,
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P. L. 195, as amended) including this resolution total
$10,772,894. 74.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (not less than two-thirds of
all the members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in
accordance with N. J. S. 40A:4-20:
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1) An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is
made for:
SALARIES OTHER
GENERAL GOVERNMENT & WAGES EXPENSES TOTAL
Adm. & Executive 153, 625. 00 18, 875. 00 172, 500. 00
Elections 0. 00 2, 750. 00 2, 750.00
Financial Adm. 63, 375. 00 18, 812. 50 82, 187.50
Tax Assessor 27, 375. 00 26, 475. 00 53, 850. 00
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Tax Collector 31, 875. 00 6, 000. 00 37, 875. 00
Legal Serv. & Costs 0. 00 50, 250. 00 50, 250. 00
Legal Serv. /Cod. - Ord. 0. 00 1, 000. 00 1, 000. 00
Public Bldgs. & Grounds 60, 050. 00 31, 112. 50 91, 162. 50
Public Bldgs. -Telephone 0. 00 21, 500. 00 21, 500. 00
Public Bldgs. -Utilities 0. 00 133, 050. 00 133, 050. 00
Planning Board 500. 00 6, 162. 50 6, 662. 50
Bd. of Adjustment 1, 000. 00 6, 162. 50 7, 162. 50
Rent Stabilization Bd. 1, 000. 00 725. 00 1, 725.00
Worker's Comp. Ins. o.oo 135, 500. 00 135, 500. 00
Group Ins. Plans-Emps. 753, 000. 00
Gen. Ins. & Surety Bonds o.oo 388, 100. 00 388, 100.00
Mun. Court-Prosecutors 14, 750. 00 o.oo 14, 750. 00
Mun. Court-Admin. 83, 125. 00 39, 950. 00 123, 075. 00
Matching Funds for Grants 2, 500. 00
Capital Improvement 0. 00 50, 000. 00 50, 000. 00
Debt Service 0. 00 635, 288. 75 635, 288. 75
Salary Adjustment 0. 00 32, 500. 00 32, 500. 00
Capital Improvement o.oo 8, 772. 50 8, 772. 50
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire Alarm 15,675.00 1,400.00 17,075.00
Fire 1,617,000.00 33,987.50 1,650,987.50
Fire Prevention 107,200.00 4,250.00 111,450.00
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Fire-Confined Space 0.00 1,250.00 1,250.00
Fire-Hydrant Service o.oo 57,000.00 57,000.00
Police 1,950,262.50 82,312.50 2,032,575.00
Police - Sch. Guards 75,000.00 562.50 75,562.50
Police - Traffic Control 11,500.00 5,075.00 16,575.00
Communications Oper. 56,000.00 1,125.00 57,125.00
First Aid Org. 0.00 7,750.00 7,750.00
Emerg. Med. Serv. 61,337.50 3,850.00 65,187.50
Emerg. Mgmt. 375.00 1,725.00 2,100.00
Safe & Secure 25,250.00 6,462.50 31,712.50
Fast Cops 12,500.00 8,462.50 20,962.50
9-1-1 39,400.00 17,300.00 56,700.00
DEPT. OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Insp. of Bldgs. 66,000.00 2,962.50 68,962.50
Insp. of Property Mte. 48,500.00 5,587.50 54,087.50
Com. Development 31,500.00 3,587.50 35,087.50
Com. Dev. - Consult. Svcs. o.oo 4,500.00 4,500.00
- Construction Bd. of Appeals 3,387.50 3,387.50
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
Administration 119,650.00 4,575.00 124,225.00
City Garage 66,625.00 8,150.00 74,775.00
STREETS & ROADS
Road Repairs & Mte. 28,100.00 11,487.50 39,587.50
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Snow Removal 23,750.00 114,875.00 138,625.00
Shade Tree 25,625.00 11,100.00 36,725.00
Street Lighting 0.00 81,250.00 81,250.00
SANITATION
Street Cleaning 23,125.00 9,875.00 33,000.00
Garbage & Trash Removal 198,550.00 22,087.50 220,637.50
Recycling-Program 41,825.00 4,125.00 45,950.00
Sanitary Landfill 0.00 357,869.58 357,869.58
Sewer Sys. Mte. /Repair 37,500.00 13,425.00 50,925.00
Sewer Treatment 0.00 10,500.00 10,500.00
Sewer Sys. - Share of Costs 0.00 959,352.41 959,352.41
HEALTH & WELFARE
I Health Adm.
Pub. Health Priority Fund
Health - Clinics
88,125.00
1,485.25
2,500.00
5,137.50
2,577.75
13,587.50
93,262.50
4,063.00
16,087.50
Dog Regulation 500.00 10,575.00 11,075.00
Public Assistance Dept. 34,500.00 3,087.50 37,587.50
PEOSHA 0.00 6,537.50 6,537.50
Interlocal Agreement 2,500.00 4,339.75 6,839.75
RECREATION & EDUCATION
Parks & Playgrounds 66,000.00 9,250.00 75,250.00
Recreation Dept. 39,000.00 11,150.00 50,150.00
Celebration - Pub. Event 2,750.00 6,500.00 9,250.00
Mte. - Public Library 0.00 352,796.25 352,796.25
CONTINGENCIES
Contingencies 0.00 1,875.00 1,875 .o.o
DEFERRED CHARGES & STATUTORY EXPENDITURES
Social Security 0.00 136,250.00 136,250.00
Judgments 0.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
PFRS 0.00 345,250.00 345,250.00
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PERS 0.00 19,750.00 19,750.00
Police & Fire Pens. 0.00 32,500.00 32,500.00
SUBTOTAL 5,356,285.25 5,193,359,49 10,549,644.74
Public Assist. -St. Aid Agree. 0.00 125.00 125.00
TOTAL 5,356,285.25 5,193,484.49 10,549,769.74
Ded. Pub. Pkg. System
Utility 63,875.00 159,484.49 223,125.00
GRAND TOTAL 5,420,160.25 5,352,734.49 10,772,894.74
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Tr ammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #9 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Transportation has
promulgated Rules and Regulations making mandatory certain programs
pertaining to substance abuse testing and procedures for public
employees who are required to possess a Commercial Driver's License
or are otherwise employed in a safety-sensitive function by the
employer; and
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WHEREAS, by virtue of such Federal Regulations and Rules, the
City of Hackensack is required to establish such programs and
procedures; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N. J. S. A. 40:82-4, the City Manager, as
the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the City, is
vested with the duty of ultimate supervision and control of all
such City employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has prepared and recommended the
City Council's endorsement of a document entitled "Substance Abuse
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Policy, City of Hackensack" to comply with the Federal Rules and
Regulations established by the United States Department of
Transportation; and
WHEREAS, it is the perception and belief of the Mayor and
Council of the City of Hackensack that endorsement and
establishment of the document entitled "Substance Abuse Policy,
City of Hackensack" is in the best interest of the people of the
City of Hackensack.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the
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City of Hackensack as follows:
1. That document entitled "Substance Abuse Policy, City of
Hackensack" and the provisions contained therein be and hereby are
endorsed and established as City policy to be implemented by the
City Manager and all other appropriate City officials; and
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2. The City Clerk shall keep a copy of said document and any
amendments thereto on file and shall make same available for public
inspection; and
3. The City Manager, or his designee, shall make copies of
the document available to all City.employees who are now, or shall
hereafter, be required to hold a Commercial Driver's License, or
are employed in a safety-sensitive function, in the scope of their
employment with the City of Hackensack.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #10 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that S. Theodore Takvorian, 20 Court Street, Hackensack, New
Jersey, be and is hereby reappointed Acting Municipal Court Judge
for the City of Hackensack for a one (1) year term to expire
December 31, 1997.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
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Resolution #11 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS
WHEREAS, the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New
Jersey has enacted Public Law, 1975, Chapter 231, which was
approved October 21, 1975, entitled "Open Public Meetings Act"; and
WHEREAS, the said law requires certain notices of and conduct
of public meetings thereafter which affects the City Council of the
City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Hackensack intends to
fully conform to the requirements of said Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Hackensack that:
1. The regular monthly meetings shall be held on the first
and third Mondays of each and every month of the year. Public Work
Sessions (Committee-of-the Whole) , at which public participation
will not be permitted, shall be held on the first, second and third
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Mondays of each and every month of the year, excepting in the
months of June, July and August, Public Work Sessions will not be
held on the second Monday. If the Monday is a holiday, the meeting
will be held on Tuesday. The meetings of the Public Work Sessions
shall be called to order at 7:00 P. M. , Regular Meetings at 8:00
P. M. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 65 Central Avenue,
Hackensack, New Jersey.
2. The City Clerk of the City of Hackensack is hereby
directed to cause the posting of said schedule of meetings in a
public place reserved for such or similar announcements.
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3. Said City Clerk shall cause copies of the scheduled
meetings to be mailed to The Record as the newspaper for the City
of Hackensack.
4. The said City Clerk shall keep on file a copy of said
schedule of meetings.
5. The sum of $12. 00 per year shall be and hereby is fixed
as a prepayment required of any person requesting that the City
Clerk mail notices to them of any regular, special or rescheduled
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meetings. The request for mailing of notices of regular, special
or rescheduled meetings must be in writing and no fee will be
prorated.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Resolution #12 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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 $ 2, 348, 664. 15
Public Assistance II Account 19, 562. 39
Capital Account 195, 225. 81
Public Parking System Account 13, 982. 42
Public Parking Sys. Capital Acct. 39, 581. 94
Trust Account 195. 00
Payroll Agency Account 97, 610. 83
S. U. I. Account 250. 00
Dog License Account 3, 930. 25
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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 #13 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack
that the following appointments/reappointments to the various
boards be made:
CONDOMINIUM & COOPERATIVE UNIT OWNERS ADVISORY BOARD
Linda Asher Clark, 235 Prospect Avenue, #9E, reappointed for
a 3 year term to expire December 31, 1999
Morris Friedman, 280 Prospect Avenue, reappointed for a three
year term to expire December 31, 1999
CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS
Eric Anderson, (Engineer) 281 Glenwood Ave. , Leonia, NJ,
reappointed for a four year term to expire December 31, 2000
Robert Montgomery (Fire) 137 Willow Avenue, Hackensack, NJ,
reappointed for a four year term to expire December 31, 2000
Charles Dunlap, Sr. , 146 Buckingham Drive, Hackerisack,
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reappointed Alternate for a four year term to expire December 31,
2000
John Gurriero, (Builder) , 274 Elm Avenue, Hackensack, NJ,
reappointed Alternate for a four year term to expire December 31,
2000
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Sandra Amado, 105 State Street #3H, appointed for a five year
term to expire December 31, 2001
RECREATION AND CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
John Carroll, 64 Coles Avenue, a�pointed for a five year term
to expire December 31, 2001
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD
Michael Guerra, 321 Clinton Place, appointed Public Member to
fill the unexpired term of Donald Tretola who resigned. Said term
expires December 31, 1997
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Ingrid Galed, 387 Maple Hill Drive, reappointed Public Member
for a three year term to expire December 31, 1999
Robert Shapter, 155 Clinton Place, appointed Tenant Member
for a three year term to expire December 31, 1998
Mabel Lizicki, 71 Cedar Avenue, appointed Public Member
Alternate to fill the expired term of Michael Guerra, which expires
December 31, 1998
Anna Porcelli, 895 Main Street, Apt. #10, appointed Tenant
Member Alternate to fill the unexpired term of Robert Shapter,
which expires December 31, 1998
Vincent Glasso, 139 Main Street, reappointed as the "Board"
Attorney for a one year term to expire December 31, 1997
SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Bertha Holmes, 95 Railroad Avenue
Willene Dow, 299 Hamilton· Place and
Oscar Rodriguez, 39 Byrne Street, each reappointed for three
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year terms to expire December 31, 1999
SHADE TREE ADVISORY BOARD
Edythe Hurant, 76 Summit Avenue, appointed regular member for
a three year term to expire December 31, 1999 I
Louis Ferrante, Jr. , appointed Alternate Member for a three
year term to expire December 31, 1999
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Mary Ann Gargano, 443 Heath Place, reappointed for a four year
term to expire December 31, 2000
Gregory Dunlap, Jr. , 141 Elm Avenue, appointed to fill the
unexpired term of Lynn Hurwitz, who resigned. Said term expires
December 31, 1999
LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the appointment of Frank
Rodriguez, Hackensack, NJ, as a member of the Local Assistance
Board for a four year term, made by the City Manager be confirmed.
Said term will expire December 31, 2000.
Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa
Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed.
Mayor Zisa thanked her and asked the City Manager, City
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Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report.
They did not.
Mayor Zisa made the following appointments to the various
boards:
Environmental Commission:
Richard LoPinto, 88 Willow Avenue and Howard Hurwitz, 208
Anderson Street, reappointed for three-year terms to expire
December 31, 1999.
Housing Authority:
Janice Alpert, 215 Allen Street, appointed Commissioner for a
five-year term. to expire December 31, 2001.
Planning Board:
Charles Lynch, 409 Hamilton Place, reappointed for a four-year
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member for a four-year term to expire December 31, 2000.
John Chiusolo, 265 Spring Valley Avenue, appointed Alternate
#1 for a two-year term to expire �ecember 31, 1998.
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Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of
City business.
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Neil Johnson, 296 Kaplan Avenue, questioned the ordinance
prohibiting the parking of commercial vehicles in a residential
area. He said he has owned a pickup truck for a number of years
and suddenly he is getting summonses. In order to keep the truck
on his property, he must have a "Cap" which costs $1700.00. He
asked if he could put a fiberglass cover instead.
The Mayor responded to Mr. Johnson and told him they would
take it under advisement.
Jay Levine, 77 Herman Street, addressed the same sub j ect
requesting a moratorium until the matter is resolved.
Mayor Zisa said it will be discussed in the near future but
did not know �he legality of a moratorium.
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Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, urged Councii to take
action on reducing rents, to be effective before the end of their
term in office, now that the Fort Lee Ordinance has been finally
resolved.
Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, again spoke on the ticket he
received while trying to pick up an order from a merchant on Main
Street.
Nat Shatzoff, 101 Prospect Avenue, also made remarks about the
decision on the Fo·rt Lee Ordinance and requested a change in the
City's Ordinance to lower rents.
John Chiusolo, 265 Spring Valley Avenue, requested parking on
the South side of Club Way on January 25, 1997, during the Nellie
K. Parker Fun Fair.
Mayor Zisa said he was sure it would be alright. He should
notify the Police Department.
Ms. Schwartz again spoke on the condition of Prospect Avenue
as it relates to the fencing and the dirt and debris left on the
sidewalk by the workers.
Mr. Lacava reported that he had been qssured the fence would
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Ms. Schwartz asked who is responsible for cleaning the
property. Mr. Lacava said he would check it out.
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Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Stein that the public
hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9:45
p . M. )
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