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 20th, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked Ms. Biddle to call the roll. Present – Councilman Roger B. Mattei, Councilman Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Juanita Trammell, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager James S. Lacava and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin Absent – Councilman Mark A. Stein and City Clerk Doris L. Dukes. Ms. Biddle: "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 May 6th and 13th, 2002. Motion offered by Mattei seconded by Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 10-2002 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.” Mayor Zisa: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Mattei, that there be a public hearing. Carried Mayor Zisa asked if anyone present wished to be heard on this ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed. Carried RESOLUTION #155 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: GALVIS BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 10-2002 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, Zisa Absent - Stein FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 11-2002 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 50, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY ENTITLED: “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SCHEDULE I: NO PARKING”  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 be heard on this ordinance. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed. RESOLUTION #156 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONCED 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. 11-2002 entitled “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 50, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY ENTITLED: “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SCHEDULE I: NO PARKING”, pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent – Stein RESOLUTION #157 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL 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 $ 771.34 343 14,C015D Laboy, Mary Reyes 1999 ERR PMT 624.00 106 13,C0A16 Lee, Myung & Miyung 1999 “ “ 266.00 321 1,C005H Young, Wesley, Est of 1999 “ “ 1,574.00 451 43A Bush, Loring O. & Williams, Nahndi 1999 “ “ 2,147.00 440 1.04 Resource Title, LLC 2002 “ “ 895.00 343 14,C002C McHale, Leslie A. 2000 “ “ $ 45.00 to Norberto Flores, 163 Catalpa Ave., Hackensack, for Spring Tennis Lessons which were cancelled. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent – Stein RESOLUTION #158 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public of Hackensack when sanitation truck #217 became inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations of the City of Hackensack notified the City Manager regarding this emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to repair this vehicle to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $907.08, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. 2-10-510-272, P.O. #127037; 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, and the vendor, Atlantic Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC, P.O. Box 950, Lodi, New Jersey 07644, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent – Stein RESOLUTION #159 OFFERED BY: MATTEI 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 and the general public of Hackensack when sanitation truck #217 became inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations of the City of Hackensack notified the City Manager regarding this emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to repair this vehicle to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $1,560.00, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. 2-10-510-272, P.O. #129950; 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, and the vendor, Lavelle Equipment Repair, Inc., 31 Hathaway Street, Wallington, New Jersey 07057, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent – Stein RESOLUTION #160 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack and the general public of Hackensack when sanitation truck #216 was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations of the City of Hackensack notified the City Manager regarding this emergency; and  WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repairs was $1,658.81, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. 2-10-510-272, P.O. #127422; 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, and the vendor, Sanitation Equipment Co., South 122 Route 17 North, Paramus, New Jersey 07652, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent – Stein RESOLUTION #161 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No.1 from N. Farro Contracting Co., for the Resurfacing of Fairmount Avenue for a decrease in quantities necessary and penalties for air voids to complete the project in the amount of $4,916.35; and WHEREAS, Kenneth G.B. Job, P.E., Consulting Engineer and Tom Toscano, Director of Operations for the City, have recommended that said Change Order be approved; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 for N. Farro Contracting Co., 207 Coeyman Avenue, Nutley, New Jersey 07110 decreasing the original contract by $4,916.35 be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent – Stein RESOLUTION #162 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from Remington Construction Company in the amount of $25,903.00 for re-pointing the exterior walls of City Hall, elevator shaft and machine room changes and various other changes; and WHEREAS, Tom Toscano, Director of Operations for the City recommended that said Change Order be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. X-50-P11-001 of the General Capital Fund in the amount of $25,903.00. Purchase Order No. 113812; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $25,903.00 for re-pointing the exterior walls of City Hall, elevator shaft and machine room changes and various other changes for the City Hall ADA improvements, for Remmington Construction Company, 426 Wildwood Road, Northvale, New Jersey 07647, be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein RESOLUTION #163 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, there exists outstanding checks in the total amount of $28,142.61, issued on various accounts of the City of Hackensack which have remained outstanding for more than one year; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer wishes to cancel said checks and return said funds to the various accounts of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer be and is hereby authorized to cancel the outstanding checks in the total amount of $28,142.61 and return said funds to the balances of the various City bank accounts. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent – Stein RESOLUTION #164 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the Borough of Saddle River for the Joint Provision of a licensed Health Officer for a period of one year commencing July 1, 2002, and terminating June 30, 2003, pursuant to the provisions of the “Interlocal Services Act” (N.J.S.A. 40A:8A-1 et. seq.) and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of said agreement on file and available for public inspection upon execution of the same. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein RESOLUTION #165 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to insufficient temporary appropriations to facilitate the awarding of contracts, payment of bills and wages 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 $11,868,550.00; 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 $611,000.00; 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 Administrative & Executive S/W $ 10,000.00 Financial Administrative S/W 5,000.00 Tax Assessor O/E 10,000.00 Group Insurance Plan O/E 500,000.00 Group Insurance Surety O/E 10,000.00 Social Security O/E 75,000.00 WRAP Workable Relocation Assist O/E 1,000.00 TOTAL $611,000.00 Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein RESOLUTION #166 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: MATTEI WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No.1 from D & L Paving Contractors, Inc., for the 2000 Road Resurfacing Program for a decrease in quantities necessary to complete the project in the amount of $5,102.20; and WHEREAS, Kenneth G.B. Job, P.E., Consulting Engineer and Tom Toscano, Director of Operations for the City, have recommended that said Change Order be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 for D & L Paving Contractors, Inc., P.O. Box 507, Nutley, New Jersey 07110, decreasing the original contract by $5,102.20 be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Zisa Absent - Stein RESOLUTION #167 OFFERED BY: MATTEI 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: Current Account $ 1,632,374.43 Capital Account 74,043.26 Public Parking System Account 6,814.64 Trust Account 27,922.43 Payroll Agency Account 101,524.36 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, Zisa Absent - Stein Ms. Biddle 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 opened the meeting to the Public for discussion of City business. There was no response. Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Galvis that the public hearing be closed and the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8:40 PM) __________________________ MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA ____________________________ _ DEPUTY MAYOR JUANITA TRAMMELL ____________________________ COUNCILMAN MARK A. STEIN ___________________________ COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS ATTEST: ___________________________ COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI _________________________ CITY CLERK