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, October 7th, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute. The Mayor then asked Ms. D’Auria to call the roll. Present – Councilmen Roger B. Mattei, Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Mark A. Stein, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Mayor John F. Zisa, City Manager, James S. Lacava, Acting City Clerk Debra A. D’Auria and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin. Ms. D’Auria: "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 meeting held September 17th, 2002. Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Mark Stein and seconded by Councilwoman Juanita Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried. FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 15-2002 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 71.E (3) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY” ENTITLED: “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. . . RESIDENTS ONLY ON STREET 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 Stein 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 Stein that the public hearing be closed. Carried. RESOLUTION #302 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. 15-2002 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 71.E(3) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY” ENTITLED: “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC . . . RESIDENTS ONLY ON STREET PARKING”, pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 16-2002 ENTITLED: “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 62 OF “THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY” ENTITLED: “SCHEDULE XIII: BUS STOPS” Mayor Zisa: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?”  Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Stein 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 Trammell that the public hearing be closed. Carried RESOLUTION #303 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. 16-2002 entitled: "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 62 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY ENTITLED: “SCHEDULE XIII: BUS STOPS”, pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #304 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 the reason stated: AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $2,811.90 510 15 Packard Real Estate Group 2000 STB 2,977.73 510 15 “ “ “ “ 2002 STB 592.80 510 18A “ “ “ “ 2000 STB 627.76 510 18A “ “ “ “ 2002 STB 3,275.16 420 27 GMAC Mortgage 2002 ERR PMT 571.48 106 13,C00A6 Mohring, Bernard Jr. 2002 NJ Saver 661.48 129 67 Mate, Harold & J. 2002 “ “ 661.48 139 61 Browne, Wentworth & Donnet 2002 “ “ 661.48 213 9 Marin, Lacides J & Jenny M 2002 “ “ 661.48 219 3,C002B Dufek, Catherine 2002 “ “ 571.48 220 21 Sellers, Karmisha & Dwayne 2002 “ “ 661.48 238 5,C015C Nigro, Daniel 2002 “ “ 661.48 238 8,C023E Trinidad, Steven & Rosann 2002 “ “ 661.48 238 8,C026A Barzaga, Frank 2002 “ “ 571.48 243 5 La Garde, Vanessa 2002 “ “ 661.48 323 31A Holmes, Eraina K. 2002 “ “ 571.48 328 33 Mundle, Nelvoye 2002 “ “ 330.74 334 40 Irby, Carol & Elizabeth 2002 “ “ 202.71 341 8,C0S4A Merkin, Alan & Melissa & Sheryl 2002 “ “ 661.48 341 8,C0S4K Saidi-Nejat, Masood 2002 “ “ 571.48 343 14,C009G Treskunov, Yuri 2002 “ “ 661.48 343 14,C011E Caldwell, James W. 2002 “ “ 661.48 344 16,C011E Robinson, Valerie J. 2002 “ “ 436.65 353 63,C0051 Kiselow, Gregory 2002 “ “ 661.48 355 39 Smith, Leon & Vanessa Duncan-Smith 2002 “ “ 661.48 420 26 Soto, Roberto & Catalina & Gil, Manuel 2002 “ “ 571.48 423 25 Green, Joan 2002 “ “ 661.48 429 40 Meneses, Arturo 2002 “ “ 661.48 441 60 Sharif, Mohammed 2002 “ “ 571.48 442 11,C003G Agnello, Laurie R. 2002 “ “ 661.48 443 24,C0031 Mahatme, Jaideep & Swati 2002 “ “ 80.38 451 45B Guerra, C & A Jr. 2002 “ “ AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON 571.48 457 41 Iezzi, Robert J. & Theresa E. 2002 NJ Saver 302.86 517 24 Pedone, Vincenzo & Stefani 2002 “ “ 661.48 519 36,C006A Castro, Alexander A. & Elizabeth A. 2002 “ “ 571.48 540 1,C00L5 Kennedy, Julie 2002 “ “ 571.48 549 32 Gomm, John D. 2002 “ “ 661.48 550 15A Weber, Ryan & Sandra 2002 “ “ 661.48 556 20A Everett,Joseph D.& Nancy J. 2002 “ “ 661.48 567 1E Berkshire Abstract & Title Agency 2002 “ “ 94.31 569 34B Fullam, Gary F. 2002 “ “ 661.48 578 5 Carter, Nathaniel Jr. & Jacqueline 2002 “ “ 506.27 584 6A Demarr, Nancy 2002 “ “ 661.48 584 21 Pinto, Frank Jr. & Rivera, Arial M. 2002 “ “ 66.60 592 13 Salvatore, Craig T. & Jane A. 2002 “ “ 661.48 613 13 Rosado, Joseph & Mojica, Maritza 2002 “ “ 661.48 613 19.01 Condemi, Giuseppe & Robin 2002 “ “ 481.00 74 12,C001A Transamerica 2002 ERR PMT 642.02 144B 12 Puzio, Matthew & Diana 2002 NJ Saver 1,573.00 321 1,C001H Olympus, Servicing LP 2002 ERR PMT 136.38 441 14,C0024 Principal Residential Mortgage Inc. 2002 ERR PMT $45.00 to Susan Lennox, 530 Lookout Avenue, Junior Cheerleading for her daughter, Jessica Lennox. $45.00 to Taino Roman, 452 Parker, Avenue, Junior Cheerleading for her daughter Tiana Roman. $10.00 to Constance Gaines, 33 Johnson Avenue, for a summer trip to The Ice House for Abdul Salawu. $200.00 to William Blanchard Co., 93 Second Street, for Permit Nos. 02-0932, 02-0933 and 02-0934 made in error. $12.80 to Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, Park Eighty Plaza-East, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 for an overpayment issued in error. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #305 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 did occur when a sewer line on Main Street and Anderson Street needed repair; and WHEREAS, the Director of Operations of the City of Hackensack has furnished the City Manager a report setting forth the time, place and circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the aforementioned sewer line to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $12,668.67, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. 2-10-530-204 of the Current Budget, Purchase Order #130671;  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, J. Fletcher Creamer & Son, 101 East Broadway, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601 be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #306 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN 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 did occur when Fire Engine #308 was rendered inoperable; and WHEREAS, the Fire Chief of the City of Hackensack has furnished the City Manager a report setting forth the circumstances; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency did exist and that immediate action was necessary to restore the Fire Engine to full operation; and WHEREAS, the cost of the repair was $11,584.53, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account No. 2-10-302-272, Purchase Order #130601; 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, Post Office Box 950, Lodi, New Jersey 07644, be paid therefore. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #307 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received Change Order No. 1 from Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for the DPW Garage and Administration Building HVAC Ventilation System for an overall increase of $7,500.00 for reviewing existing equipment, building cooling and heating loads in an effort to determine an economically feasible solution to rectify the temperature control problems and provide a design report detailing the possible options; and WHEREAS, Tom Toscano, Director of Operations has recommended that said Change Order be approved; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available from Account No. X-50-S11-011 of the General Capital Fund in the amount of $7,500.00, Purchase Order No. 125079; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Change Order No. 1 for Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., 17-17 Route 208 North, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410, increasing the original contract from $40,500.00 to $48,000.00, be and is hereby approved. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa 7 RESOLUTION #308 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS 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:1676 – The Molly Foundation for Diabetes Research RA:1677 – CJ Foundation for SIDS Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #309 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on September 10, 2002 for a Digital Voice Recording System for the Hackensack Police Department; and WHEREAS, five bids were received. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase of a Digital Voice Recording System for the Hackensack Police Department be awarded to Micro Strategies Inc., 104 Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834 for the contract price of $19,932.00; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in Account #2-10-891-28B of the Current Fund. P.O. #130685. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #310 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN WHEREAS, Maria H. McHenry, School Traffic Guard, has requested a Leave of Absence for six (6) months for medical reasons; and WHEREAS, City Manager James S. Lacava has determined that this employee be granted a six (6) months Leave of Absence, commencing September 4, 2002 and terminating March 4, 2003; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that Maria H. McHenry, School Traffic Guard, be granted a six (6) months 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 #311 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: MATTEI BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that Plenary Retail Distribution License No. 0223-44-035-004 heretofore issued to Highlands Liquors Inc., 842 Main Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, be transferred to Anne K. Balshi-Nguyen and Thomas J. Balshi T/A Princess Liquors, Inc., 842 Main Street, Hackensack, N.J., effective October 28, 2002; and  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the applicant has met the requirements of Sub-Chapter 7 of the New Jersey Administrative Code. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #312 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 17-2002 - "AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 170, SECTION 71E, of “THE CODE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, NEW JERSEY” ENTITLED: “VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC. . . RESIDENTS ONLY ON-STREET PARKING” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 17-2002 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held October 21ST, 2002, 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: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #313 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, bids were received on August 6th, 2002, for the modernization of the Police Department elevator; and WHEREAS, three bids were received: 1. $132,234.00 by Standard Elevator 2. $153,487.00 by Atlantic Elevator 3. $155,934.00 by Cesco Elevator; and WHEREAS, it was determined that the low bid received was non-responsive and/or defective; and that the other two bids exceeded the estimates of costs of the project provided by the projector consultants engaged by the City of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, it is the perception and belief that it is in the best interest of the people of Hackensack to reject the bids received on August 6, 2002; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, as follows: 1. The three (3) bids received by the City on August 6th, 2002, for the modernization of the Police Department elevator be, and they hereby are, rejected; and 2. The Purchasing Agent, and all other appropriate City Officials be, and they hereby are, directed to rebid the project, forthwith. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #314 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, Resolution #179, adopted May 3, 1999 the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack entered into an agreement with the County of Bergen Community Development Block Grant Program for the purpose of using $175,000.00 for Construction of a Roller Hockey Rink in Staib Park; and WHEREAS, Resolution #242, adopted August 7, 2000 the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack entered into an agreement with the County of Bergen Community Development Block Grant Program for the purpose of using $75,000.00 for Barrier Free Curb Cuts to various streets; and WHEREAS, Resolution #204 adopted August 6, 2001 the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack entered into an agreement with the County of Bergen Community Development Block Grant Program for the purpose of using $40,000.00 for a Redevelopment Study Program; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wishes to cancel said agreements; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack to re-appropriate the grant funds for the resurfacing of Burlew Court, Dyatt Place, Woodridge Avenue, Lodi, Moore, Union, Main and Berry Streets for $290,000.00; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby request that the aforementioned new project and amendments be approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be sent to the Director of the Bergen County Development Program so that implementation of the aforesaid projects may be expedited. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #315 – Bergen County Community Development Grant Proposal – The Acting City Clerk announced that this resolution would be tabled due to the lack of background information and is rescheduled for a special meeting later in the week. RESOLUTION #316 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack wish to enter into a Grant Agreement with the County of Bergen for the purpose of using $150,000.00 in 2003 Community Development Block Grant funds for the replacement of some fencing and the resurfacing of all the tennis courts at Johnson, Carver, 2nd Ward and Columbus Parks; and road resurfacing on various streets for $290,000.00 that will be designated by Mr. Toscano in the Community Development Block Grant Application; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby authorizes Mayor John F. Zisa to be a signatory to the aforesaid Grant Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby authorizes Louis J. Garbaccio, Chief Financial Officer, to sign all County vouchers submitted in connection with the aforesaid project.  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council recognizes that the City of Hackensack is liable for any funds not spent in accordance with the Grant Agreement and that liability of the Mayor and Council is in accordance with HUD requirements. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #317 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 18-2002 - "AN ORDINANCE TO RELEASE, VACATE, AND EXTINGUISH ANY AND ALL PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO PETERS ROAD” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 18-2002 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held October 21ST, 2002, 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: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa RESOLUTION #318 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 19-2002 - "AN ORDINANCE TO RELEASE, VACATE, AND EXTINGUISH ANY AND ALL PUBLIC RIGHTS IN AND TO A PORTION OF BERRY STREET” BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the above ordinance, being Ordinance No. 19-2002 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held October 21ST, 2002, 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. RESOLUTION #319 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 paid: Current Account $ 1,959,904.94 Capital Account 232,388.00 Public Parking System Account 15,763.99 Trust Account 3,195.18 Payroll Agency Account 106,089.44  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 #320 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL WHEREAS THE Hackensack Board of Education desires to secure school nurse services for certain Hackensack non-public schools from the City of Hackensack through an inter-local agreement in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40;8A-1 et. seq.; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack’s Department of Health can provide duly qualified personnel to carry out said school nurse services; and WHEREAS, as the Hackensack Board of Education and the City of Hackensack have prepared an inter-local agreement for the provision of said services for the 2002 – 2003 school year; and WHEREAS, as the maximum amount of this agreement is $42,796.00; and WHEREAS, it has been certified that this meets the statutes and regulations for the execution of said agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack as follows: 1. The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Hackensack Board of Education to perform school nurse services for the period September 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. 2. That this agreement be executed without publication or hearing as it is expressly excluded in N.J.S.A. 40:8A- 3. 3. The action of the Mayor and City Clerk in executing said agreement is hereby ratified. 4. That this resolution shall be effective as of September 1, 2002. Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa Ms. D’Auria advised the Mayor that the docket was completed. The Mayor thanked her and asked the City Manager, City Attorney and members of the Council if they had anything to report. Deputy Mayor Stein reported that all residents should look into the wonderful programs currently going on at the Cultural Arts Building located at 39 Broadway. The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business. Eric Martindale, 100 Second Street, advised that it has been three or four weeks since any additional rocks have been dumped in Johnson Park. Mayor Zisa advised that all of the available fill had been dumped at the park and that the next step would be to grade and level same. Mr. Martindale also questioned the signs which are in front of houses on Anderson Street advertising that they are for sale to prospective property developers. He went on to state that only three story buildings are allowed in this area as per the master plan. Mayor Zisa advised that the zoning ordinance is now under review and City Attorney Richard Salkin advised that if property were to be purchased and an application for development were to be submitted to the Planning Board and denied and taken to Superior Court, the “time of the decision” rule would apply. Mr. Martindale advised that he supports the three story concept for this zone. Mr. Martindale questioned one of the resolutions which was passed this evening and the City Attorney advised that this resolution referenced the Frasetto property which had already been acquired. Mr. Martindale also questioned why a contract with the County for barrier free curb cuts would be cancelled and the Mayor advised that this might have been excess money or have fallen under the scope of new roadwork. Mr. Martindale also questioned whether plans for the roller hockey rink had been abandoned and Mayor Zisa advised that the City is still awaiting permits from the DEP. Mr. Martindale went on to question whether or not this was connected to funds which had been embezzled by a City police officer and the Mayor stated that funds had been embezzled from the PBA account and not from any City accounts. Jack Donovan, Willow Avenue, reported that he had observed approximately fifteen people in Staib Park at approximately 6:00 p.m. this date walking their dogs and expressed his opinion that a dog run should be created in this park and that possibly high school students might be able to do community service at same. Mr. Donovan would still like to see a $500.00 reward for anyone who turns in students who do not live in Hackensack. Mayor Zisa advised that he had been at a meeting with Dr. Montesano who had stated that an extremely aggressive approach is being taken to guard against this. Councilwoman Trammell also added that as a realtor she personally knows the stumbling blocks that new residents encounter when trying to register their children in the Hackensack school system. Ted Dunn, 599 Summit Avenue, questioned whether the Council knows of any future construction being planned by the Medical Center. Mayor Zisa advised that many of the houses that are being taken down by the Medical Center on Atlantic Street have been owned by the Medical Center for quite some time and that he is not aware of any future development plans. Mr. Dunn stated that the present expansion is adding more traffic in this area and questioned whether the City would try to stop the Medical Center from future development. Mayor Zisa advised that any attempts by the City to deny future land use applications would not be upheld in court. Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Stein, seconded by Councilman Mattei that the meeting be adjourned. Carried (8:45 p.m.)  __________________________ MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA ____________________________ _ DEPUTY MAYOR MARK STEIN ____________________________ COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL ___________________________ COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS ___________________________ COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI ATTEST: ________________________ ACTING CITY CLERK