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, July 17, 2000, at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to call the roll. I Present - Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Deputy Mayor 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 19 75 adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to the Record and by posting a copy on the bulletin board in Hackensack". Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held July 5th and 10th, 2 000. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Trammell, that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7 -200 0 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 $1,980,090 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,885,800 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART I 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 Trammell, seconded by Stein that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if any one wished to speak on this ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed. Carried RESOLUTION #210 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 7-2000 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $1,980,090 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,885,800 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART I OF THE COST THEREOF" , pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 8-2000 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HUDSON STREET IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $315,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $300,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 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 Trammell that there be a public hearing. Carried I Mayor Zisa asked if anyone wished to speak on this ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Trammell, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed. Carried RESOLUTION #211 OFFERED BY: STEIN 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. 8-2000 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HUDSON STREET IN AND BY THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $315,000 THEREFOR, INCLUDING $300,000 EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 9-2000 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NO. 24-99 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 21, 1999 IN ORDER TO REVISE THE DESCRIPTION REFERRED TO IN SECTION 3 (e)" . I 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 Mattei that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone wished to speak on this ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Stein that the public hearing be closed. Carried RESOLUTION #212 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 9-2000 entitled: "BOND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NO. 24-99 FINALLY ADOPTED JUNE 21, 1999 IN ORDER TO REVISE THE DESCRIPTION REFERRED TO IN SECTION 3 (e)", pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #213 OFFERED BY: GALVIS 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 reason stated: AMOUNT BLOCK/LOT NAME YEAR REASON $ 4,482.60 207/1 Summit Bank 1998 STB 6,513.10 207/1 \\ \\ 1999 STB 1,531.82 219/23 Alan R. Hammer, Trustee for Neil A.& Edda Swart 1999 STB 1,585.30 226/3 Alan R. Hammer, Trustee I for H&S Properties 2000 STB 4,865.76 240A/8 Summit Bank 1998 STB 4,996.56 240A/8 \\ \\ 1999 STB 764.00 336/30 Alan R. Hammer Trustee Marshall Brothers 1999 STB 191.00 403/11 Alan R. Hammer, Trustee for Nigito & Koestner 1999 STB 10,294.90 414/2B 50 Passaic Street Assoc. 1999 STB 5,933.40 414/2B \\ \\ 1998 \\ \\ \\ \\ STB 137.52 429/1,COOOA Alan R. Hammer Trustee for Arthur Cirkus 1999 STB 179.54 429/l,C003B \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ 1999 STB 340,000.00 504A/12A Pitney,Hardin,Kipp & Szuch, LLP 1996 STB 178,399.04 504A/12A \\ " " " \\ 1997 STB 1,357.00 424/14 Smith, Harold 1998 Err.Pymt. 1,574.00 516/14 Delpino, Raimundo & Norma M. 1998 Err.Pymt. 1,442.00 124C/33 Montes, Jorge A & Morales, Carlos 2000 Err.Pymt. 1,069.64 68/3 Granada, Luis 1998 Err.Pymt. 968.00 237/2B,C011A CitiMortgage 1999 Err.Pymt. I 1,888.00 237/2B,C011A " \\ \\ 2000 Err.Pymt. $ 85.00 to Darlene Christmas, 469 Sutton Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601 for a Summer Playground Program that had to be cancelled. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #214 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL 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: 1625 - Hackensack University Medical Center Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #215 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Juan L. Mendez, Street Repairer, has requested a Leave of Absence for seven (7) weeks without pay under the Family I Leave Act for the serious health condition of a family member; and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted a seven (7) week Leave of Absence, commencing August 1, 2000 and terminating September 17, 2000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Juan L. Mendez, Street Repairer, be granted a seven (7) week Leave of Absence, without pay, 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 #216 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, a Bergen County Community Development Grant has been I proposed by the following: $165,700.00 - Police Athletic League of Bergen County, for the Rehabilitation of their building at 284 Hackensack Avenue; and $31,400.00 -Bergen County Habitat for Humanity, for the construction of two units of affordable housing on Ackerson Street in Hackensack; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the State Interlocal Services Act, Community Development funds may not be spent in a municipality without authorization by the Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, the aforesaid project is in the best interest of the people of Bergen County; 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 funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby confirm endorsement of the aforesaid I project; 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. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #217 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-2000 ENTITLED: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 148, ARTICLE VII, SECTION 34, SUBSECTION H, OF 'THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY', ENTITLED, 'STREETS AND SIDEWALKS...EXCAVATIONS AND OPENINGS...MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF VEHICULAR AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC " · BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 10-2000 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 August 7, 2000, 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 I 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 #218 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, RTR Holding Corp. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 72, Lot 23 designated as 85 Campbell Avenue; and WHEREAS1 the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 1999 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and I WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $284,100; 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 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 is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled "RTR 1 Holding Corp. v. City of Hackensack' 1 Docket No. 004706-99 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $272,000; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the I taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #219 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, desires to apply for and obtain a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for approximately $100,000 under the New Jersey Cyberdistricts Program for the creation and/or promotion of a high­ technology district; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack: 1. That the City of Hackensack hereby autho�ize the application for such a grant and upon receipt of the grant agreement from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs authorizes the execution of the grant agreement; 2. Upon receipt of the fully executed agreement from the Department, further authorize the expenditure of funds pursuant to I the terms of said agreement between the City of Hackensack and the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and are hereby authorized to sign the application and agreement and any other documents necessary in connection therewith. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #220 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, by Resolution of the Zoning Board of Adjustment dated April 13, 2000, an approval was given to Application No. 61-99 brought on behalf of Joseph Janeiro in connection with the use of property located at 164 Green Street; and WHEREAS, said application and approval authorized, in part, a limited expansion of a non-conforming use at the premises, which is I commonly known as a "use" or "D" variance; and WHEREAS, in such circumstances, interested parties are authorized to appeal grants of "D" variances to the City Council by operation of Section 26-24 of the "Code of the City of Hackensack, New Jersey" ; and WHEREAS, on April 20, 2000, L. Nix filed such an appeal; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 2000, the Hackensack City Council held a hearing on the record established by the Zoning Board of Adjustment during which time the applicant Joseph Janeiro, and the interested party, L. Nix, were afforded the opportunity to put forth their respective positions on the application; and WHEREAS, the City Council specifically finds that the subject property is particularly well suited to the proposed use. It is noted that far more intensive uses are permitted as of right in this, a manufacturing (M-2) zone; and WHEREAS, the City Council also finds that the proposed use is consistent with the character of the neighborhood. Such compatibility advances the purposes of zoning by promoting the general welfare; and I WHEREAS, the City Council also finds that the approval of the application will not cause any substantial detrimental impact upon the surrounding area nor any substantial impairment of the Zoning Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. The final decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment reflected in the memorializing Resolution dated April 13, 2000 in connection with application No. 61-99 BE and hereby is AFFIRMED WITH CONDITIONS; and 2. The memorializing Resolution dated April 13, 2000 in connection with application No. 61-99 is hereby incorporated herein by reference, and all terms and conditions of the approval set forth therein are adopted by the City Council as terms and conditions of this affirmance; and 3. As an additional term and condition of this affirmance, the applicant, Joseph Janeiro and/or his successors and assigns shall at all times fully comply with the terms and conditions of a lease I dated January 1, 2000, by and between the City of Hackensack and Polifly Towing Co. and/or any succeeding lease or agreement with respect to the applicants' duties and obligation pertaining to waste, nuisance, unlawful use, compliance with laws, and maintenance, with respect to the property owned by the City along the west side of Green Street adjacent to the railroad right-of-way consisting of approximately 2,625 square feet and used by Polifly  Towing Co. as parking facilities; and 4. The City Clerk shall forward a true copy of this Resolution to Joseph Janeiro and/or his attorney of record and L. Nix. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #221 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS I WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation makes improvements to State Road and facilities and will be undertaking a project along Interstate Route 80 called the I-80 Eastbound Local Lanes Improvement Project; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the I-80 Eastbound Local Lanes Improvement Project is to install noise and retaining walls along the section of the I-80 ,from east of Summit Avenue to River Street; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council support this project since it will improve the quality of life for residents and businesses in these areas and understand that two overnight ramp closures are necessary in order to complete this project. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #222 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered I paid: Current Account $ 5,8 71,824.65 Public Assistance II Account 6,595.00 Capital Account 440,862.83 Public Parking System Account 99,159.39 Trust Account 13,86 7.99 Payroll Agency Account 86, 700. 85 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 #223 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has solicited quotations for the removal of underground storage tanks at the City-owned property located at 291-295 State Street; and WHEREAS, four quotes were received, all of which were submitted by entities possessing current N.J.D.E.P. certification I to perform this work; and WHEREAS, Betts Environmental Services Corp., of 160 Hamburg Turnpike, in Butler, New Jersey 07405, provided the lowest quotation for the tank removal services in the amount of $7,050.00; and WHEREAS, said cost is less than the threshold amount requiring formal public bid pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:ll-3; and  WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. X-60-R05-001, Purchase Order No. 117381, for these services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute a Contract with Betts Environmental Services Corp. for the performance of the tank removal service. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein RESOLUTION #224 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act provides funds for the improvement of municipal local roads and transportation infrastructure; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application and agreement made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the Discretionary Aid Program for the following project: River Street Railroad Trestle - $150,000 for engineering and design BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if this application is approved and accepted by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the City of Hackensack agrees to the terms and conditions as outlined in the Resolution, Application and Agreement for State Aid to Counties and Municipalities under the New Jersey Trust Fund Authority Act; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest to said application and agreement. I Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #225 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the New Jersey Department of Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act provides funds for the improvement of municipal local roads and transportation infrastructure; NOW I THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application and agreement made to the Commissioner of Transportation for aid under the Discretionary Aid Program for the following project: River Street Railroad Trestle - $1,000,000 for construction BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if this application is approved and accepted by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the City of Hackensack agrees to the terms and conditions as outlined in the Resolution, Application and Agreement for State Aid to Counties and Municipalities under the New Jersey Trust Fund Authority Act; and I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and attest to said application and agreement. Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that her Docket was completed.  The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. Deputy Mayor Stein announced the first Summer Concert would be held tomorrow night (July 9th) at 7: 30 PM on The Green. It will feature the Big Band Sound of Tommy Dorsey. Mayor Zisa opened the meeting to the public for discussion of I City business. Dorothy Schwartz, 47 Prospect Avenue, addressed a matter involving an employee in the Police Department when she went to renew her gun permit. Ms. Schwartz also suggested that the individually wrapped cleaning pads be provided with the earphones. Joseph Sicklick, 3 07 Prospect Avenue, commented about the appearance of the City. The streets are full of garbage and because of the number of cars parked on the street the street sweeper has to weave in an out. He said signs should be posted to let people know when the streets will be cleaned. He also mentioned the Excelsior's construction trailer that was parked at Prospect Avenue and American Legion Drive for months and now has been moved further up the block. He asked why was it still there. The Mayor replied that the trailer was being moved and it started to fall apart. They will honor their commitment to get it I out. The Mayor asked the Manager to check again and if it can't be towed, perhaps they should get a flat bed truck to move it. Relative to the street sweeping, Mayor Zisa said there are new signs that will be put up around the City. Mr. Tunnard, Sanitation Superintendent, is taking an aggressive stand on this matter. Some areas are done. Mr. Sicklick also said he walks for his health and reported that a number of sidewalks are raised, to the point they are hazardous, and wanted to know who is responsible. Mayor Zisa said a large number of the roads are County roads and they don't always do what needs to be done on a timely basis. The homeowners are responsible for sidewalk repairs. Sandy Williams, 237 Clay Street, representing the Neighborhood Block Watch, stated he sent a letter in February regarding the Alan Party Rental building on the corner of Berry Street, Second Street and James Street. He has since discovered that Alan Party Rental has been turned into A-1 Manufacturing. Trucks are loading and unloading and while doing so are protruding in the street and they I also park on the sidewalk. basement. shifts. They are manufacturing goods in the They have machinery and about one-hundred workers on two They have a 2.5 million gallon boiler which starts as early as 5:30 AM. They have four large dryers, maybe more. There is gray, brown and sometimes black smoke coming from the building. Mr. Williams said he understands A-1 Table Cloth & Laundry is taking in laundry for hotels. He had photos and a copy of the original variance they had from 1981. He said they want it to stop immediately. Jessie Ellison, 351 Second Street, said she lives across the street from Alan Party Rental and restated what Mr. Williams said was happening and added a list of other things that they are doing. She was upset that she had not received a response from a letter she wrote to the Mayor and Council on May 3rd, 2000, on the matter. Mayor Zisa advised that her letter was forwarded to the I appropriate department for investigation. Mrs. Ellison said she wanted this matter investigated immediately. Mayor Zisa told the Manager that the Inspectors owe the Council an explanation and to look into this. Pecolia Watson, 260 Berry Street, complained about why the Radiator Business on Second Street is allowed to block the sidewalk. She walks to various meetings and because they have vehicles parked on the sidewalk, people have to walk in the street. She asked that this matter be taken care of. Berneice Kettrell, 253 Railroad Place asked that something be done about the drug trafficking taking place on High Street and Central Avenue. Sylvester Fields, 280 Stanley Place, owner of property on Central Avenue, made comments about what is happening in his building. Eddie Ellison, 252 Second Street, commented on the dogs that are "pooping" on the lawns, and sidewalks and the owners do not remove it. He requested the laws governing this matter be I enforced. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, also spoke on the issue of the dogs and feeding the animals. Geneva Youngblood, 221 Hamilton Place, said the street sweeping signs were taken down on Hamilton Place and wanted to know when would they be replaced. Hamilton Place is filthy and the street sweeper does not come anymore. It does, however, go on Anderson Street. She was told the signs were taken down because the Ordinance did not include Hamilton Place. The City is in the process of putting a street sweeping plan in place. Tom Locicero, 30 Alden Road, Paramus, owner of a Auto Repair business at 314 Second Street, wanted to know why he cannot get a towing permit from the Police. City Attorney Salkin explained the procedures. I Lenny Nix, 83 Elm Avenue, asked questions regarding the appeal he filed and was told by the City Attorney he should contact his Attorney. Mr. Nix then asked questions about the two houses on Fairmount Avenue. The City Attorney replied. Mr. Nix continued to asked questions, to the extent that Mayor Zisa said he would not entertain further discussion on this matter. When no one else wished to speak, Mayor Zisa called for a motion to close the public hearing.  Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Trammell, that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (9:50 P.M.) I EIN ATTEST: I I