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 Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:07 PM and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked Mrs. Dukes to call the roll. Present – Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor 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 Absent – Councilman Roger B. Mattei. Mrs. Dukes: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of l975 adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to the Record and by posting a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall". Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meetings held February 4th and February 11th, 2002. Motion offered by Stein, seconded by Galvis that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. RESOLUTION #59 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 reason stated: AMOUNT BLOCK/LOT NAME YEAR REASON $ 2,609.06 349/ 35 Michael I. Schneck, Trustee Gibbs Limited Partnership 1999 STB 2,663.70 349 35 “ “ “ 2000 STB 2,691.02 349 35 “ “ “ 2001 STB 3,900.00 504A 14D Mandelbaum & Mandelbaum,P.C. Attorneys for Vobb Realty 2000 STB 1,170.18 100E 10 S. Lipman Rev Trust c/o Hanson Management 2001 CTB 150.00 238 8,C026C Milgrom, Jack & Kantey, Naomi 2001 Vet Ded 667.00 336 23C144B Gerard, Steven 2001 ERR PMT 426.00 238 8,C016F Cenlar 2002 ERR PMT 1,399.40 521 3 Salvesen,Mark & Denise L. 2000 ERR PMT 531.99 238 5C016G Jones, Ryan 2001 ERR PMT $45.00 to Dawn Kica, 306 Washington Avenue, Hackensack for the Hackensack Youth Basketball Program. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #60 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector be and is hereby authorized to transfer the following overpayments of taxes: $429.12 from 2001 taxes to unpaid 2002 taxes on Block 352, Lot 90, C0006 as requested by the owner, Elizabeth S. White; $906.00 from 2001 taxes to unpaid 2002 taxes on Block 338, Lot 12A, as requested by the owner, William Leverett; $127.20 from 2001 taxes to unpaid 2002 taxes on Block 238, Lot 5, C010B as requested by the owner, Geraldine Sallemi. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #61 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, various Year 2001 bills have been presented for payment this year, which bills were not covered by order number and/or recorded at the time of transfers between the 2001 Budget Appropriation Reserve in the last two months of 2001; and WHEREAS, N.J.S. 40A:4-59 provides that all unexpended balances carried forward after the close of the year are available, until lapsed at the close of the succeeding year, to meet specific claims, commitments or contracts incurred during the preceding fiscal year, and allow transfers to be made from unexpended balances which are expected to be sufficient during the first three months of the succeeding year; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that transfers in the amount of $35,000.00 be made between the Year 2001 Budget Appropriations Reserves as follows: FROM TO Public Bldgs & Grounds O/E $ 2,000.00 Utilities O/E 2,000.00 Public Bldgs & Grounds O/E 3,000.00 Utilities O/E 3,000.00 Sanitary Landfill O/E 30,000.00 Sewer O/E 30,000.00 Total $ 35,000.00 $ 35,000.00 Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #62 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to insufficient temporary appropriations to facilitate the awarding of contracts, payment of retirement allowances and insurance premiums and no adequate provision has been made in the 2002 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 2002 pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:4-20 (Chapter 96,P.L.1951) including this resolution total $123,000.00; 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:  1) An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for the awarding of annual contracts in the amount of $123,000.00; 2) That said emergency temporary appropriation will be provided for in the 2002 Budget. 3) That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Services. Current Appropriations Rent Stabilization Board S/W $ 3,000.00 Worker’s Comp Insurance 10,000.00 General Insurance/Surety O/E 30,000.00 Community Development S/W 50,000.00 PEOSHA O/E 30,000.00 TOTAL $ 123,000.00 Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #63 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, it is the wish of the City of Hackensack to conform with Chapter 119, Laws of 1973, N.J.S.A. 54:4-14 governing REG. 18:12A-1.6, which deals with Petition of Appeal; and WHEREAS, the Bergen County Board of Taxation shall not accept, for filing, any petitions of appeal by the Taxing District unless the petition is accompanied by a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body authorizing the appeal; and WHEREAS, upon continuing review of the Tax List it may become apparent that inequities may exist or errors may have been made, which will require correction by appeal to the Bergen County Board of Taxation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that they hereby authorize the Tax Collector and/or the City Tax Attorney and/or the City Attorney to execute Petition of Appeal by the City of Hackensack to the Bergen County Board of Taxation in any and all cases where inequities or errors may exist for the tax year 2002 and further authorize the Tax Collector and/or City Tax Attorney and/or City Attorney to take any and all actions that may be required to prosecute same to the final determination. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #64 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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 did exist when catch basins collapsed on the Esplanade and at the corner of Second Street and Beech Street; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations for the City of Hackensack furnished a report setting forth the circumstances of the emergent condition; and  WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned catch basins; and WHEREAS, the cost of repairs was $13,200.00, which was a fair and reasonable price; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in accounts 1-10-530-204 ($3,850.00) and 2- 10-530-204 ($9,350.00). P.O. #126043. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-6, which authorizes the governing body to award contracts without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations, that the vendor, Kaycon General Contractors, 75A Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #65 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is desirous of engaging preliminary engineering services for the conceptual design of the Police Pistol Range; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to engage the services of URS Corporation, Post Office Box 290, 201 Willowbrook Boulevard, Wayne, NJ 07474- 0290 to perform this service; and WHEREAS, such services being specialized and qualitative in nature, and which require expertise, extensive training and proven reputation in this field of endeavor, are "extraordinary, unspecifiable services” as that term is defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(7), and are, therefore, exempt from public bid; and WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available from Account X-50-M18-009 of the General Capital Fund, Purchase Order No. 126127 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for “extraordinary, unspecifiable services” without competitive bidding and the contract must be available for public inspection; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that: This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as an extraordinary, unspecifiable service in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract upon execution, for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #66 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6, the Governing Body has authorized the undertaking of a preliminary investigation to determine whether a portion of the Kennedy Street site including Block 28, Lots #5A, 116A, 17-22, 45 East Kennedy Street, Hackensack, NJ is an area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that there has been, or it suspects that there has been, a discharge of hazardous substances or a hazardous waste on the Property. WHEREAS, Hackensack is applying from the Hazardous Discharge Site fund for funding for the assessment and investigation of the Kennedy Street site in order to determine the extent or the existence of any hazardous substance or hazardous waste. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that Hackensack is committed to the redevelopment of the Kennedy Street site and finds that a realistic opportunity exists for the redevelopment of Kennedy Street within a three year period after the completion of the remediation of this site. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #67 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6, the Governing Body has authorized the undertaking of a preliminary investigation to determine whether a portion of Odyssey Body Works, Inc. site including Block 508, Lot #1, 169 Linden Street, Hackensack, NJ is an area in need of redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body has determined that there has been, or it suspects that there has been, a discharge of hazardous substances or a hazardous waste on the Property. WHEREAS, Hackensack is applying from the Hazardous Discharge Site fund for funding for the assessment and investigation of the Odyssey Body Works, Inc. site in order to determine the extent or the existence of any hazardous substance or hazardous waste. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, that Hackensack is committed to the redevelopment of Odyssey Body Works, Inc. and finds that a realistic opportunity exists for the redevelopment of Odyssey Body Works, Inc. and finds that a realistic opportunity exists for the redevelopment of Odyssey Body Works, Inc. within a three year period after the completion of the remediation of this site. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #68 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 331, approved on November 6th, 2000, by the City Council and authorizing a professional services contract with Baypointe Engineering Associates, Inc., of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, be and hereby is rescinded. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #69 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Frontenac Co-Op Owners, Inc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 237, Lot 1- 1.F, 2.A, designated as 90 Prospect Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2000 and 2001 real property tax assessments, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $5,800,000 for each year; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, reductions appear appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney and Tax Appraiser that these matters 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 is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents which may be necessary in order to effectuate a settlement of litigation entitled “Frontenac Co-Op Owners, Inc. v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 000566-01 and 000586-01 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessments be reduced to $5,300,000; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #70 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Donald J. Callahan is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 428, Lot 1, designated as 5 Linden Street, Unit 6E; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to his 2000 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $70,000; 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 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 is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, including documents providing for the applications of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Donald J. Callahan v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 003190-00 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $63,000; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #71 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Jeffrey S. Raskin is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 428, Lot 1, designated as 5 Linden Street, Unit 3H; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to his 2000 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $64,700; 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 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 to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Jeffrey S. Raskin v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 003198-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $58,200; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #72 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS  WHEREAS, Bruce and Carol Pearson are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property known as Block 428, Lot 1, designated as 5 Linden Street, Unit 6B; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed an appeal to their 2000 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $62,600; 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 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 the settlement of litigation entitled “Bruce and Carol Pearson v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 003192-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $56,300; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei RESOLUTION #73 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Bernard and Brian Greenspan are the owners and taxpayers of certain real property known as Block 428, Lot 1 designated as 5 Linden Street, Unit 3G; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed an appeal to their 2000 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $66,400; 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, including requests for the application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A.54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Bernard and Brian Greenspan v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 003195-00, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $59,800; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #74 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Francisco Apartments, Inc. is the owner and taxpayer of certain real property known as Block 429, Lot 32, designated as 61 Linden Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2000 and 2001 real property tax assessment, which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment is $1,750,000; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the Tax Attorney, Tax Appraiser 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 is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents, which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Francisco Apartments, Inc. v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 000967-00 and 000588-01, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $1,650,000; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #75 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, Wael Al-Qaq is the owner and taxpayer of certain real properties known as Block 428, Lot 1, Units 4I and 3E designated as 5 Linden Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2000 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and  WHEREAS, the yearly assessments are $66,200 for unit 4I and $70,000 for unit 3E; 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 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 “Wael Al-Qaq v. City of Hackensack”, Docket Nos. 003200-00 for unit 4I and 003202-00 for unit 3E, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be reduced to $59,600 for unit 4I and $63,000 for unit 3E; and BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a full waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on the refund. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #76 OFFERED BY: STEIN 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: Current Account $ 2,675,218.19 Capital Account 63,354.13 Public Parking System Account 4,812.29 Trust Account 10,305.08 Payroll Agency Account 89,626.71 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 – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #77 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the State Department of Health and Senior Services and the Public Health Council propose to adopt new rules as the basis for modernizing New Jersey’s public health system to better serve the goals of protecting public health, and preventing disease; and WHEREAS, existing New Jersey regulations which govern the operation of local health agencies in New Jersey, have not been substantially revised since 1986; and WHEREAS, New Jersey public health professionals have recognized that these regulations are prescriptive in nature without consideration of local need, that they promote independent functioning of local health agencies with no systematic approach to creating effective communication and coordination when public health issues cross jurisdictional boundaries and they do not reflect the changing roles and responsibilities of local health agencies; and WHEREAS, the proposed new regulations which call for the establishment of an improved system based public health infrastructure that can support coordinated responses to emerging issues that all local health agencies face such as, West Nile Virus and bio-terrorism will require significant additional resources and funding to implement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council support the enactment of the new public health regulations entitled, “Public Health Practice Standards for Local Boards of Health in New Jersey” and strongly encourage the State Department of Health and Senior Services to ensure the adequate funding of these new regulations on a state, county and municipal level by securing appropriate federal funds and increasing the level and availability of permanent state public health funding, including Public Health Priority Funds to county, regional and municipal public health agencies; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Governor James E. McGreevey, State Commissioner of Health, Clifton R. Lacy, MD, Public Health Council Chair, Virginia Fitzsimons, Public Health Research Scientist, Clifford G. Freund and to the New Jersey Health Officers Association. Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #78 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct Raffles in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA: 1666 Rotary Club of Hackensack Roll Call: Ayes – Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent – Mattei RESOLUTION #79 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized to sign an agreement between the County of Bergen and the City for the Open Space Trust Fund. Roll Call: Ayes - Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Absent - Mattei Mrs. Dukes advised the Mayor that the docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of Council if they had anything to report. They did not. The Mayor then opened the meeting to the Public for discussion of City business.  Geneva Youngblood, 221 Hamilton Place asked if Hamilton Place will be repaved this year. Her concern is whether the curbs will be done. Mayor Zisa advised that if the street is repaved it will not involve the curbs. Len Nix, 83 Elm Avenue, discussed an application that was before the Planning Board. He also asked questions regarding the resolution for the Pistol Range and the investigative grant. Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8:50 PM). __________________________ MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA ____________________________ _ DEPUTY MAYOR JUANITA TRAMMELL ____________________________ COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN ___________________________ COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS ___________________________ COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI ATTEST: ________________________ CITY CLERK