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, May 17, 1999, at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM and asked everyone to stand for· the flag salute. He then asked the City Clerk's Assistant Kelly A. McVeigh to call the roll. Present - Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Deputy Mayor Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Councilman Mark A. Stein, I Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava, City Clerk's Assistant Kelly A. Mcveigh and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Absent - City Clerk Doris L. Dukes Ms. Mcveigh: " 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 placing a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall" . Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held May 3rd and 10th, 1999. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 21-99 ENTITLED: " AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE OF AN UNDERSIZED CITY-OWNED LOT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 25 VAN ORDEN PLACE, BLOCK 501, LOTS 27 AND 28A, TO AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:l2-16 (J) " . Mayor Zisa: " This ordinance has been advertised according to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?" Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Mattei that there be a I public hearing. Carried. Mayor Zisa: " Is there anyone present who wishes to be heard on this ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed. Carried. RESOLUTION #195 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 21-99 entitled: " AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE OF AN UNDERSIZED CITY-OWNED LOT, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 25 VAN ORDEN PLACE, BLOCK 501, LOTS 27 AND 2 BA, TO AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER, PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12-16 (J)" , pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-99 ENTITLED: " AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN NON-CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK" . I Mayor Zisa: " This ordinance has been advertised according 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: " Is there anyone present who wishes to be heard on this ordinance?" There was no response. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed. Carried. RESOLUTION #196 OFFERED BY: MATTEI 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. 22-99 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE FIXING AND DETERMINING MUNICIPAL CLASS POSITION TITLES AND SALARY RANGES FOR CERTAIN NON-CONTRACTUAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK', pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #197 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack I 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:1594 - St. Francis. ·Church Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #198 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, New Jersey Public Law 1995, Chapters 304 and 320, provide for participation of local health agencies in the New Jersey State Tobacco Age of Sale Program and makes available financial aid to assist such agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack's Department of Health has established and maintains a Tobacco Age of Sale Program that meets the standards of performance as prescribed by the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services; and WHEREAS, the Hackensack Health Department qualifies for said financial assistance for the period of October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the I City of Hackensack that John G. Christ, Health Officer of the City of Hackensack, be and is hereby authorized to make application to the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services for participation in the Tobacco Age of Sale Program for the period October 1, 1999 through September 30, 2000. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #199 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a traffic condition exists at the intersection of Main Street and Linden Street, in the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, which requires the installation and op�ration of a railroad and operation of a railroad preemption system at the existing traffic signal in order to minimize the possibility of accidents; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite the safe movement and conduct of railroad, pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has indicated its willingness I to install a railroad preemption control at said intersection; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has proposed a form of agreement pertaining to the installation of said control; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Hackensack, be and are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the State of New Jersey, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation, for the purpose aforesaid, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and made a part thereof; �"' T'P l4'TT'R'T'RF.R RF.�OT.VRn that the Mavor and Citv Clerk of the  City of Hackensack be and hereby are authorized to execute said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #200 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a traffic condition exists at the intersection of Mercer Street and State Street, in the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, which requires the installation and operation of I a railroad and operation of a railroad preemption system at the existing traffic signal in order to minimize the possibility of accidents; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite the safe movement and conduct of railroad, pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has.indicated its willingness to install a railroad preemption control at said intersection; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has proposed a form of agreement pertaining to the installation of said control; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Hackensack, be and are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the State of New Jersey, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation, for the purpose aforesaid, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and made a part hereof; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Hackensack be and hereby are authorized to execute said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa I RESOLUTION #201 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a traffic condition exists at the intersection of Main Street and Mercer Street, in the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, which requires the installation and operation of a railroad and operation of a railroad preemption system at the existing traffic signal in order to minimize the possibility of accidents; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite the safe movement and conduct of railroad, pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has indicated its willingness to install a railroad preemption control at said intersection; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has proposed a form of agreement pertaining to the installation of said control; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Hackensack, be and are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the State of New Jersey, acting through its Commissioner of Transportation, for the purpose aforesaid, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and made a part hereof; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of the I City of Hackensack be and hereby are authorized to execute said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #202 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a traffic condition exists at the intersection of Essex Street and Newman Street, in the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, which requires the installation and operation of a railroad and operation of a railroad preemption system at the existinq traffic siqnal in order to minimize the possibility of accidents; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to expedite the safe movement and conduct of railroad, pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has indicated its willingness to install a railroad preemption control at said intersection; and WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey has proposed a form of agreement pertaining to the installation of said control; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Hackensack, be and are hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with the State of New Jersey, acting through its I Commissioner of Transportation, for the purpose aforesaid, a copy of said agreement being attached hereto and made a part hereof; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Hackensack be and hereby are authorized to execute said agreement. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #203 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack's Self Insurance Committee met on May 4, 1999 and recommended approval of the NYLCARE Health Plans of New Jersey, Inc., Group Service Agreements/Certificates of Coverage; and WHEREAS, this agreement extends the current contract for the six month period from January 1, 1999 to June 30, 1999; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Term and Amendment of I Agreement for NYLCARE Health Plans of New Jersey, Inc., Group Service Agreements/Certificates of Coverage for the period January 1, 1999 to June 30, 1999. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #204 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 23-99 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF BERGEN TO SUPERSEDE THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT DATED JULY 1, 1996 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM". BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 23-99 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 7th, 1999, 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. Roll Call: RESOLUTION #205 Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, OFFERED BY: MATTEI Stein, SECONDED BY: GALVIS Zisa I WHEREAS, there have been various State Tax Board judgements made on various properties in the City of Hackensack for the years 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997 ranging from $5.74 to $1, 446.00; and WHEREAS, a schedule consisting of five (5) pages designated as "�-����+ nn ��+n� n�-�l �� 1000 �� nn ��lo �" +ho n����o n� +ho  Tax Collector as a public record; and WHEREAS, said 178 individual amounts total $90, 781.15; 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT·RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the refunds reflected on "Exhibit A, April 27, 1999. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #206 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL I WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with· respect to insufficient temporary appropriations for increased contractual amounts for Salaries, Other Expenses, Insurance, Sewage Treatment, etc. beyond the initial three months of 1999 and no adequate provision has been made in the 1999 Temporary Appropriations for the aforesaid purpose, and N.J.S. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose above-mentioned; and WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 1999 pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:4-20 (Chapter 96, P.L.1951) including this resolution total $11, 912, 025.00; 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: l) An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for the awarding of annual contracts in the amount of $477, 000.00; 2) That said emergency temporary appropriation will be provided for in the 1999 budget. I 3) That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Serv�ces. Current Appropriations Financial Administrative O/E $ 3, 000.00 Tax Assessor S/W 20, 000.00 Legal Services & Costs O/E 40, 000.00 Utilities 100, 000.00 Rent Stabilization Board S/W 1, 000.00 Fire Hydrant Service O/E 13, 000.00 DPW S/W 100, 000.00 Library Maintenance 200, 000.00 TOTAL $ 477, 000.00 Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #207 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN 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: I Current Account $ 1, 411, 316.39 Public Assistance II Account 32, 036.68 Capital Account 13, 000.60 Public Parking System Account 4, 170.64 Trust Account 20, 177.52 Payroll Agency Account 119, 074.19 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #208 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Arthur Cirkus is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 429, Lot 1, Units COOOA and C003B, designated as 60 Vanderbeck Place; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to his 1998 real property tax assessments, which matters are ,presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject properties are $40,600.00 for Unit COOOA and $41,700.00 for Unit C003B; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction I 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 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, "Arthur Cirkus v. City of Hackensack," Docket No. 003448- 98 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced to $37,000.00 for Unit COOOA and $37,000.00 for Unit C003B for 1998; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED1 that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #209 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, P. & A. Nigito/Industrial Devices are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property known as Block 323, Lots 1, 3, 51 6, 10, 13 and 15, designated as 140 and 144 Central Avenue and 260, 256, 264, 268 and 276 Railroad Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed appeals to their 1996 and 1997 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the individual assessments for the subject properties for 1996 and 1997 are as shown on Schedule"A"; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate for 1996 and 1997; 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 of Hackensack; I NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Tax Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled 11P. & A. Nigito/Industrial Devices v. City of Hackensack," Docket Nos. 008533-96 and 006083-97 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced to as set forth on Schedule "A" and that the provisions of the Freeze Act apply to this settlement if so requested by the Taxpayer and found to be appropriate by the Tax Assessor; 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 #210 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Property Asset Management is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 110, Lots 18, designated as 260 South Summit Avenue; and I WHEREAS, the taxpayer has filed an appeal to its 1998 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property is $427,000.00; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted reductions appear to be 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 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, including application for the provision of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A.54:51A-8) if applicable, which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled " Property Asset Management v. City of Hackensack", Docket Nos. 003446-98 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to I $320,000.00; 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 #211 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Mae Maurizi is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 419, Lot 30, designated as 85 Anderson Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to her 1998 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property is $590,800.00; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax I Assessor that these matters 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 Counsel be and he is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including documents providing for the application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8) , which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Mae Maurizi v. City of Hackensack," Docket No. 003563-9.8 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $555, 000.00; 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 #212 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Irene Danielle and Donato Danielle are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property known as Block 104, Lot 3, designated as 265 Pleasantview Avenue; and I WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed appeals to their 1997 and 1998 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessed value for each tax year in issue was $1, 275, 000.00; 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 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, including applications for the provisions of the I Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled "Irene Danielle, et al. v. City of Hackensack, " Docket Nos. 006759-97 and 001781-98 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey so that the assessments be reduced to $1, 200, 000.00 for each year under appeal; 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 #213 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires Maintenance of Typewriters in all Departments; and WHEREAS, a proposal has been submitted by TBS Network, 18 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, New J�rsey 07662, in the amount of $3, 195.00for the period January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999, which is fair and reasonable; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Accounts #9-10-201-273 ($180.00), #9-10-210-273 ($180.00), #9-10-215-273 ($90.00), #9-10-215-273 ($90.00), #9-10- I 220-273 ($90.00), #9-10-302-273 ($135.00), #9-10-310-273 ($1, 305.00), 9-10-343-273 ($270.00), #9-10-401-273 ($135.00), #9-10-501-273 ($45.00), #9-10-601-273 ($180.00), #9-10-620-273 ($45.00), #9-10-710-273 ($45.00) and #9-10-833-273 ($495.00) of the 1999 Budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the contract for the Maintenance of Typewriters for the City of Hackensack be awarded to TBS Network, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40 11-3, which excludes from public bidding, contracts which do not exceed $12, 300.00. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa  RESOLUTION #214 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0223-33-004-002 heretofore issued to Palcan, Inc., T/A The Restaurant, 160 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Palcan, Inc., T/A The Restaurant, 160 Prospect Avenue, (expansion of premises) Hackensack, New Jersey, effective June 10th, 1999; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the requirements of Sub Chapter 7 of the N.J.A.C. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #215 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Eugene J. Duffy be and is hereby appointed as a member of the Bergen County Community Development Committee on behalf of the Mayor and Council for a one year term, effective July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Louis J. Garbaccio be and is hereby appointed to serve as his alternate during the one year term. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Ms. Mcveigh advised the Mayor that her Docket was 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 Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of I City business and asked if anyone wished to speak. Frank Campbell, 111 Catalpa Avenue, commented on an article in the Community Link Spring Edition newsletter concerning Automated Garbage Collection. The Mayor responded. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, made positive remarks about the people who frequent Staib Park. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, expressed her concern about the Census relating to an article in the Community Link newsletter. Reuven Maroth, 195 Elm Avenue, expressed his desire to obtain a new ambulance for the Hackensack Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and asked the City for assistance. Ranier Oster, 144 Union Street, stated that the City has taken a positive step by instituting the Automated Garbage Collection and also expressed his concerns regarding Y2K. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell, that the public hearing be closed and the eting adjourned. Carried (9:20 PM) I �� F. ZISA . ! l� 1 DE GALvrs �/� COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN ATTE � CITY CLERK