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, January 22, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Melfi called the meeting to order and City Clerk, Debra Heck, stated: “In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and the County Seat and by posting a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall”. Mrs. Heck called the roll: Present – Mayor Michael R. Melfi, Deputy Mayor Marlin G. Townes, Councilman John P. Labrosse, Councilwoman Karen K. Sasso, City Attorney Joseph C. Zisa and City Manager Stephen Lo Iacono. Councilman Jorge E. Meneses arrived at 7:06 p.m. Mayor Melfi presented a proclamation to Deputy Mayor Townes acknowledging the recent honor bestowed upon the Deputy Mayor by the Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Deputy Mayor Townes received the “Spirit of King Award” which is presented to those who have kept the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. alive through their community service and involvement. Councilwoman Sasso and Mr. Lo Iacono were able to attend and they indicated that it was a nice event and that all people honored were speaking about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the impact that he had in the world. Deputy Mayor Townes said that it had been a humbling experience to be mentioned in the same breath as Dr. King and that there are so many other people in the community that do so many things, so it is tough to be singled out. The Deputy Mayor also said that the other honorees were tremendous and that it had been a good weekend for him. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman Meneses to approve the minutes of the November 8, 2012 meetings. A subsequent motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman Labrosse to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2012 meetings. City Manager’s report – Mr. Lo Iacono responded to inquiries made at the last meeting with reference to the Anderson Street bridge and the two lanes closed by the county. Mr. Lo Iacono said that he has spoken with the public works director for the county and was told that the lanes were closed because of the discovery of certain structural problems. Buses have been banned from traveling over it, however they may have closed the lanes unnecessarily. The county is doing another study, and the engineering department is in the process of preparing plans and specifications for the repairs. There is no date on when it will be fully opened. Mr. Lo Iacono also reported that with reference to the Shade Tree Commission he had spoken with Mrs. Kaminsky who advised that the City lost approximately 250 trees during Sandy. He also said that there is a program offered through PSE&G from which the City will receive 100 trees to help “re-tree” some of the areas. The trees are small however and most likely will be planted at the nursery for a year or two until they are larger. Mr. Lo Iacono also spoke about a grant program funded by federal funds whereby the Health department would receive funding for the management of certain health problems. The City of Hackensack is one of twenty-six in the State of New Jersey that was eligible to receive this grant. Approximately $11,000 will be received to expand the current program on education. With reference to the topic of police director, Mr. Lo Iacono indicated that the time has arrived to make two decisions. When the ordinance was adopted by the governing body the city manager would have the option of appointing a police director if there was a vacancy in the office of Chief of police. Interim Chief Padilla is retiring at the end of the month. Mr. Lo Iacono felt that it is a wise decision to bring in a director. He spoke about the highlights of the process and said that the position was advertised and that 1/22/13 he had initiated a number of discussions with professionals. Labor counsel was also involved in this process. Mr. Lo Iacono indicated that he had sought and received some formal advice and direction from a professional organization to help make the proper decision and that the organization was the SDM Consulting Group. He also said that the response to the advertisements was good, 36 resumes were received, and then narrowed down to ten semi-finalists. These ten names were submitted to the SDM group for review, etc., and they would then give him three finalists at which time he would personally interview them. He said that he had personally interviewed two and that the third candidate withdrew his name. Mr. Lo Iacono announced that he will be appointing Michael Mordaga as the police director. Mr. Mordaga has a long history of experience in law enforcement, thirty years. He also spent five years as chief of detectives at the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, overseeing 113 sworn officers and 25 years in the HPD. Mr. Mordaga is highly decorated, and retired from the Hackensack Police Department as inspector. Mr. Lo Iacono pointed out that Mr. Mordaga has had ten years of separation from the Hackensack Police Department but that he is familiar with insight into the mechanisms of the department. Mr. Mordaga knows the community very well and is still active in youth activities. All of this gives him the opportunity to know how the department operated without having been involved in all of the problems. He is also aware of the CALEA certification program and would be extremely vigilant to maintain strict compliance with this accreditation. The role of the police director will be to rebuild some of the community trust that has been lost. Mr. Mordaga will concentrate on healing some divisions within the department, and building a department with better rapport with the public. He is looking to a number of programs to have a more positive attitude by the officers. Mr. Mordaga will begin employment with the City on February 4, 2013. There is a Resolution on the docket this evening authorizing Mr. Lo Iacono to sign an employment agreement with him. NO. 21-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES ______________________________________________________________________ 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 Fund $10,858,695.65 Escrow 10,790.89 Grants 17,546.89 Payroll 160,103.17 Public Parking System 4,203.55 Capital 1,602.75 Trust Account 43,142.33 Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi The City Clerk announced that the following items are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted in one motion; any items requiring expenditure are supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any item requiring discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items will be reflected in full in the minutes including any exceptions and/or additions. NO. 22-13 1/22/13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Police Department requires annual maintenance and support for their computer system; and WHEREAS, the proposal for annual maintenance and support for their computer system which is designed specifically for them is hereby recognized extraordinary in 5:3014C promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposal submitted by Lawsoft Inc., 15 Hamburg Turnpike Suite 2, Bloomingdale, New Jersey, 07403 which totals $19,800.00 is approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in current account 3-01-25-240-240-232. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi PULLED NO. 23-13 OFFERED BY: SECONDED BY: ______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Health Department publically advertised requests for qualifications to provide Pediatric Services for 2013 and two bids were received on January 17, 2013; and WHEREAS, Dr. M.E. Jones can provide Pediatric Services two times per month for $105.00 per hour, not to exceed $7,600.00 and HUMC can provide Pediatric Services three times per month for $100.00 per hour, not to exceed $10,000.00; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount for such service will not exceed $17,600.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for Pediatric Services 2013 be awarded to Dr. M.E. Jones, 35 Brinkerhoff Avenue, Teaneck, New Jersey, 07666; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a certificate establishing the funds are available from current fund account No. 3-01-27-330-330-208 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call - Ayes: NO. 24-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City Health Department publically advertised requests for qualifications to provide Pediatric Services for 2013 and two bids were received on January 17, 2013; and WHEREAS, Dr. M.E. Jones can provide Pediatric Services two times per month for $105.00 per hour, not to exceed $7,600.00 and HUMC can provide Pediatric Services three times per month for $100.00 per hour, not to exceed $10,000.00; and 1/22/13  WHEREAS, the maximum amount for such service will not exceed $17,600.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for Pediatric Services 2013 be awarded to HUMC, 30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a certificate establishing the funds are available from current fund account No. 3-01-27-330-330-208 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer. Roll Call - Ayes: Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi Abstain: Labrosse NO. 25-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Motorola Solutions Inc., 5 Paragon Drive, Montvale, New Jersey, 07645 has been awarded the New Jersey State Contract Bid No. A-53804 for Narrow banding Radio Communication Equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack wishes to utilize this contract for the state mandated upgrade of its communication equipment for the Police Department authorized by the Local Contract Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-12); and WHEREAS, the total for this project is $41,175.93; and WHEREAS, the Interim Police Chief recommends and the Director of Purchasing agrees that the utilization of the contract represents the best price available and is in the best interest of the City of Hackensack. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack authorizes the execution of this state Contract for the Narrow banding Radio Communication Equipment with Motorola Solutions Inc., 5 Paragon Drive, Montvale, New Jersey 07645; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the funds will be available in capital account C-04-12-028-000-001. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 26-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, on January 8th, 2013 Resolution No. 17-13 was passed by the governing body of the City of Hackensack awarding a contract for Narrow banding Radio Communication Equipment, New Jersey State Contract Bid No. A-53805 with Pinnacle Wireless Inc., 18-01 Pollitt Drive, Fairlawn, New Jersey, 07410; and WHEREAS, the resolution reflected an incorrect dollar amount; and WHEREAS, the correct dollar amount is $45,033.68 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 17-13 is hereby amended to reflect this correction. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 27-13 1/22/13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO 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 reasons stated: AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $881.57 87.01 1 Michael I Schneck Trustee 2009 SBJ For Gharib, Ghazi 301 South Livingston Ave. Suite 105 Livingston, NJ 07039 $5,920.10 240.01 3.03 Marcus Brody as counsel for 2010 SBJ Plaintiff 62 Summit Ave. Assoc. 3 Becker Farm Rd. Roseland, NJ 07068 $7,504.39 240.01 3.03 “ “ “ “ 2011 SBJ $15,923.78 314 2 The Irwin Law Firm Trust 2012 SBJ For Nilocten Development 80 Main St. Suite 410 West Orange, NJ 07052 $13,615.61 445 11 Howard Goldberg ESQ. for 2009 SBJ 390 Prospect Hackensack 33 Clinton Rd. West Caldwell, NJ 07006 $22,109.02 445 11 “ “ “ “ 2010 SBJ $26,550.15 445 11 “ “ “ “ 2011 SBJ $1,910.37 504.02 14.12 Bruce J. Stavitsky Esq. for the 2008 SBJ Benefit of 133 Commerce Way LLC Attorney at Law 350 Passaic Ave. Fairfield, NJ 07004 $2,017.87 504.02 14.12 “ “ “ “ 2009 SBJ $2,120.81 504.02 14.12 “ “ “ “ 2010 SBJ $10,559.02 137 55 Mulkay&Rendo Trust Account 2013 Over Pymt For Blue Grass Realty Attorneys at Law 700 79th St. North Bergen, NJ 07047 $239.60 137 51 “ “ “ “ 2013 Over Pymt $690.19 339 66C314B Discepola, Louis 2012 CBJ 314B 3rd Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 $7,945.13 209 1 Hartmann Doherty Attorney 2012 CBJ Trust Account For: 67 Main Street LLC 65 Route 4 East, Suite 6 River Edge, NJ 07661 AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON $3,707.81 604 5 Murphy, Thomas, Attorney 2012 CBJ 1/22/13  For: Nunno, Wm.&Kathleen P.O. Box 226 Voorhees, NJ 08043 $1,467.03 443 19C00C3 Martinez, Rita 2012 CBJ 300 Lookout Ave. Apt.C3 Hackensack, NJ 07601 $538.53 440 23 Standriff, Douglas M. 2012 CBJ Attorney Trust Account For: Sallam, Taher&Zenab 297 Hamilton Place Hackensack, NJ 07601 Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 28-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ______________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, proposals were received on January 3, 2013 for Municipal Court Accounting Services for 2013; and WHEREAS, one proposal was received from Garbarini & Co. P.C. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proposal for Municipal Court Accounting Services for 2013 awarded to Garbarini & Co. P.C., Division Avenue & Route 17 South, Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072, for the contract amount of $6,500.00; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be available in account 3-01-43-490-490-204 of the current fund. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 29-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Teaneck Salomons, LLC is the taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 324, Lot 12.03, known as 324 Railroad Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed an appeal to its 2011 real property tax assessment which matter is presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment is $896,800; 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 requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Teaneck Salomons, LLC v. City of Hackensack” Docket No:018655-2011, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be set as follows: 1/22/13  ASSESSMENT – YEAR $775,000 2011 ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on refund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 provided the refund is paid within 60 days after entry of Judgment by the Tax Court. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 30-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ____________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Gunther Metsch and Joachim Taube are the owners and taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 230, Lot 3.03, known as 200 Atlantic Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayers filed appeals to their 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the yearly assessment was $1,369,800; 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 requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Gunther Metsch & Joachim Taube v. City of Hackensack” Docket Nos:004575-2007; 003355-2008; 001204-2009 and 002670-2010, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be set as follows: ASSESSMENT – YEAR $1,070,000 2007 $1,070,000 2008 $1,070,000 2009 $1,070,000 2010 ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable to the taxpayer on refund pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 provided the refund is paid within 60 days after entry of Judgment by the Tax Court. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 31-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Max Fluss, Inc. is the taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 539, Lot 17, known as 211 Johnson Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 real property tax assessment which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property was $5,051,400; and WHEREAS, upon review of information submitted, a reduction appears appropriate; and 1/22/13  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 requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Max Fluss, Inc. v. City of Hackensack” Docket Nos:001685-2007; 002559-2008; 004888-2009 and 005485-2010, presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be set as follows: ASSESSMENT – YEAR $5,051,400 2007 appeal withdrawn $4,700,000 2008 $4,500,000 2009 $4,400,000 2010 ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable on the refund to the taxpayer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 provided the refund is paid by the earlier date of 180 days from the date of entry of the Tax Court Judgment or 30 days after receipt by the City of contemplated tax refund bond proceeds. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 32-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Max Fluss, Inc. is the taxpayer of certain real property designated as Block 539, Lot 1, known as 40 Zabriskie Street; and WHEREAS, the taxpayer filed appeals to its 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 real property tax assessment, which matters are presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the assessment for the subject property was $6,442,000 in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and 5,775,000 in 2011; 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 requests for application of the Freeze Act (N.J.S.A. 54:51A-8), which may be necessary to effectuate the settlement of litigation entitled “Max Fluss, Inc. v. City of Hackensack” Docket Nos:001692- 2007; 002560-2008; 004891-2009 and 005480-2010, and “Johnson House Apartments c/o Max Fluss v. City of Hackensack”, Docket No: 010305-2011 presently pending in the Tax Court of New Jersey, so that the assessment be set as follows: ASSESSMENT – YEAR $6,442,000 2007 appeal withdrawn $5,775,000 2008 $5,500,000 2009 $5,500,000 2010 $5,500,000 2011 ; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing settlement is predicated upon a waiver of any interest payable on the refund to the taxpayer pursuant to N.J.S.A. 54:3-27.2 provided the refund is paid by the earlier date of 180 days from the date of entry of the Tax Court Judgment or 30 days after receipt by the City of contemplated tax refund bond proceeds. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 33-13 1/22/13  OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ___________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, various Year 2012 bills have been presented for payment this year, which bills represent obligations of the prior fiscal year and were not covered by order number and/or recorded at the time of transfers between the 2012 Budget in the last two months of 2012; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-59 provides that all unexpended balances carried forward after the close of the fiscal 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 to those which are expected to be insufficient during the first three months of the succeeding year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack (2/3 of the majority of the full membership concurring herein) that the transfers in the amounts of $448,300 be made between the 2012 Budget Appropriation Reserves as follows: FROM DEPARTMENT TO DEPARTMENT 2-01-26-305-307-200 Sanitary Landfill O/E 125,000.00 2-01-23-210-210-200 Group Ins. O/E 350,000.00 12/30/12 and 12/30/12 Claims and Dec admin fee (did not get stop loss reimb) 2-01-23-215-215-200 Workers Comp O/E 24,800.00 2-01-20-130-130-200 Finance O/E 2,500.00 Bill from McManimon for Nov Note Sale 2-01-23-220-220-200 General Ins. O/E 32,200.00 2-01-26-305-306-200 Recycling O/E 45,500.00 Nature’s Choice leaves/ mixed invoices Dec just received 2-01-26-290-291-200 Snow Removal O/E 75,000.00 2-01-26-311-311-200 Sew O/E 18,000.00 Kennedy St. pump repairs 2-01-21-180-180-200 Planning Board O/E 35,000.00 2-01-20-100-100-200 A&E O/E 1,300.00 2012 holiday cards 2-01-21-185-185-200 Board of Adjustment O/E 50,000.00 2-01-25-240-240-200 Police O/E 12,000.00 vehicle repairs/onsite computer-server repair/ knockdowns from accident 2-01-25-240-241-100 Crossing Guards S&W 46,600.00 2-01-26-300-302-200 Street Cleaning O/E 3,000.00 quarterly inspection sweeper/repair packer & sweepers 2-01-20-155-155-200 Legal Services O/E 59,700.00 2-01-26-305-305-200 Garbage&Trash O/E 2,000.00 repair sweeper/packer/ dump truck 2-01-26-313-313-200 Shade Tree O/E 14,000.00 Nature’s Choice wood chips invoices Dec just received 448,300.00 448,300.00 Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Melfi, Meneses, Melfi NO. 34-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, an emergency condition has arisen with respect to the need to make payments for operating expenses prior to the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, no adequate provision has been made in the 2013 temporary budget for the aforesaid purpose, and N.J.S. 40A-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriations for the purpose about mentioned; and WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.40A:4-20 (chapter 96, P.L. 1951 amended) including this resolution total $26,547,741.94. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, (not less than two-thirds of all members therefore affirmatively concurring) that is accordance with N.J.S. 40A:4-20 1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for: TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATION S&W OTHER TOTAL EXPENSE 1/22/13 Tax Collector O/E 3-01-20-145-145-232 $13,650.00 $13,650.00 Edmunds Annual Mte. Fee Clerk O/E 3-01-20-120-120-204 15,500.00 15,500.00 File Bank Contract 2013 Sanitation O/E 3-01-26-305-305-227 7,000.00 7,000.00 2013 recycling calendar Prior Year’s Bills 3-01-30-410-410-202 6,576.70 6,576.70 2006 Malcolm Pirnie SCADA Prior Year’s Legal Bills 3-01-30-410-410-203 9,804.56 9,804.56 Zisa bills DEP vs. Occidental Petroleum 2009-2011 Grants 2013 HAPADA Mun. Alliance 3-01-41-700-000-000 15,279.00 15,279.00 2013 HAPADA Mun. Alliance Local Match 3-01-41-700-000-000 3,819.00 3,819.00 2013 Chronic Disease Self Mgmt Program 3-01-41-700-000-000 11,500.00 11,500.00 Bergen County History Grant 3-01-41-700-000-000 400.00 400.00 $83,529.26 $83,529.26 2. That said emergency appropriation will be provided for the 2013 operating budget in full. 3. That three certified copies of this resolution be filled with the Director of Local Government Services. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 35-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Police Department requires annual computer networking, phone support and on-site troubleshooting for their computer server; and WHEREAS, the proposal for annual computer networking, phone support and on-site troubleshooting for their computer server which is designed specifically for them is hereby recognized extraordinary in 5:3014C promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services Inc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposal submitted by A.P. Computer Systems, 34 the Glen, Cedar Grove, New Jersey 07009 which totals $8,400.00 is approved; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in current account 3-01-25-240-240-232. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 36-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO _____________________________________________________________________ BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the following organizations be granted permission to conduct a Raffle in accordance with the applications on file in the office of the City Clerk: RA #2018 Tomorrows Children’s Fund RA #2019 Rotary Club of Hackensack RA #2020 Hackensack University Medical Center RA #2021 Fairleigh Dickinson University Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 37-13 1/22/13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO ___________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Tomas J. Padilla, Chief of Police (the “Chief”) is retiring from the Hackensack Police Department on January 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, as a result of the Chief’s retirement, the City of Hackensack (the “City”), pursuant to Ordinance, wishes to fill the executive function of the Hackensack Police Department through appointment of a Police Director; and WHEREAS, after a thorough search of candidates, including review of credentials and interviews, the candidate selected for the position of Police Director is Michael Mordaga; and WHEREAS, the parties have discussed the terms and conditions of the employment application to the position of Police Director and have memorialized same in an Agreement dated January 22, 2013 (the “Agreement”). NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the January 22, 2013 Agreement as between the City of Hackensack and Michael Mordaga, be and hereby is APPROVED; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Labor Counsel are authorized to take all appropriate actions so as to implement this Resolution. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 38-13 OFFERED BY: LABROSSE SECONDED BY: SASSO __________________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, Tomas J. Padilla (“Chief”) has served as the Chief of Police for the City of Hackensack (“Hackensack”) since May 31, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Chief has announced his retirement effective January 31, 2013; and WHEREAS, the City and Chief have discussed the terms of his employment, i.e. salary, accrued time, personal days, other benefits, and have memorialized the same in an Agreement dated January 15, 2013 (the “Agreement”); and WHEREAS, Hackensack wishes to approve the terms and conditions recited in the January 15, 2013 Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the January 15, 2013 Agreement as between the City of Hackensack and Tomas J. Padilla, Chief of Police, be and hereby is APPROVED; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Labor Counsel are authorized to take all appropriate actions so as to implement this Resolution. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi Before opening the meeting to the public Mayor Melfi said that there had been a rigorous process to find a police director, and that he is fully in support of Mr. Lo Iacono’s decision and the overall process. The Mayor also said that this is a move forward in the right direction. A motion was made by Councilman Labrosse and seconded by Deputy Mayor Townes to open the meeting to the public. 1/22/13  Nancy Wallace, 133 Byrne Street, spoke about the designation of the redevelopment area, 230 residential units on Hackensack Avenue and the new apartment building on Anderson Street. She said that the school district does not have the capacity for new kids. Mayor Melfi said that the types of units that are to be built on Union Street will not attract families with children and that this construction will have an impact on Main Street but should have no impact on schools. Ms. Wallace asked for the Council to please consider help for the school districts. Larry Barr, owner of a Hackensack business, said that he supports the decision regarding a police director and that he knows Mike Mordaga and that he is one of the top ten police officers in the State of New Jersey. Mr. Barr said that this will be great for Hackensack and also that Hackensack is lucky to have him. Chief Frew, Chief of the South Hackensack police department said that he doesn’t really condone the position of police director but that the City couldn’t have made a better choice than Michael Mordaga and that he looks forward to working with him. Victor Sasson, 261 Euclid Avenue asked if any of the present Council members are planning to run for re-election. Mr. Sasson spoke about property taxes and Mr. Lo Iacono said that compared to other towns Hackensack measured up quite well. Mr. Lo Iacono said that the City is still strong financially and has been able to whether situations like Hurricane Sandy. Mr. Sasson also questioned Mr. Mordaga’s salary. John Herrman, president of PBA Local 9, said that he supports the selection of Michael Mordaga and that Mr. Mordaga is dedicated to the City. He also said that we are lucky to have him as a member of this department once again. Detective Harold Clark, Teaneck Police Department, said that Mr. Mordaga had always done a great job and was always a friend in all ways. Detective Clark also offered congratulations on behalf of the Teaneck police chief and city manager. Don Summerville, director of the Bergen County PAL, said that he has known Mr. Mordaga for thirty years and that the City needs a positive change. He said that the City Manager had made the right choice and that Mr. Mordaga will point the department in the right direction. Jaman Anstatt, spoke in support of Mr. Mordaga and said that he had been a resource to her over the last ten years. Reverend Brown said that he came to encourage the City with the decision of Mr. Mordaga and that he is a great guy and this is a great decision. Reverend Whitfield said that he had worked with Mr. Mordaga on situations and that he is looking forward to working again with him. Anthony Cureton, president of the NAACP, said that he had been working with Mr. Mordaga for twenty four years and that he is a great addition. Steve Berrio, 166 Union Street, spoke about the continuing issue on truck parking. He said that trucks have been left to idle, and that the carbon monoxide is disturbing to the residents. He also said that it is disappointing that the Council is allowing this. Mayor Melfi said that the issue has the full attention of the Council but that the zoning regulations in this area permit the trucks to be there. Steve Gelber, 304 Clinton Place, said that the City does not always comply with OPRA. Kathy Canestrino thanked Mr. Lo Iacono for doing the right thing and said that Mr. Mordaga will provide the necessary leadership for the police department. She also said that the community had been asking for a police director for almost three years and that we could have saved a lot of money and embarrassment. She further said that she 1/22/13 looks forward to hearing about the positive changes in our community. Mrs. Canestrino also spoke about the zoning and building departments, the 2013 budget and asked if the City has any plans for additional shared services. Mayor Melfi said that the Council and the City Manager continue to look for other shared service options at the present time. Mr. Lo Iacono said that it is too early to discuss the particulars. Emil Canestrino, Brook Street, congratulated everyone on the appointment of Michael Mordaga and said that his qualities are outstanding and that the men will respect him. Kathy Salvo, 184 Hudson Street, also voiced her congratulations and said that this decision has been a long time coming. She also said that Mr. Mordaga will bring a lot to the table. Regina DiPasqua, Parker Avenue, also voiced her congratulations and said that Mr. Mordaga should do a wonderful job. She also said that the community has been asking for the televising of meetings for just about as long and asked if there had been any movement. Ms. DiPasqua also said that she is speechless about the building department and hoped that the City would not be spending any more money on the zoning attorney. She also asked Mayor Melfi if he still has a family member working for Mr. Malagiere. Ms. DiPasqua said that she is happy to hear that Michael Mordaga will work on a positive demeanor with the community and that she is discouraged with Lt. Lopez and would love to sit down with Mr. Mordaga to tell him what she has experienced. Rich Gelber, said that tonight’s choice of Mr. Mordaga is a great job, however he went on to complain about Mr. Lo Iacono and that the Council should look for a new city manager. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman Meneses to close the public portion of the meeting. Mayor Melfi announced that he had a statement to read and spoke about the many significant changes in the City in the past almost eight years, including the abandoned property ordinance, bringing the IT system into the 21 st century, management of the budget, no reduction of services, the solar agreement, the establishment of the Boys and Girls Club, the refurbishment of parks, the addition of a splash park, the new cultural arts center, the designation of Main Street as an area in need of rehabilitation, etc. but said that it is now time to pass the torch to someone else. The Mayor also said that the Council will not be leaving the City but that there are only a few months of our term left. He further wished everyone luck on their campaigns. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Deputy Mayor Townes to close the meeting at 9:15 p.m. _____________________________ Mayor Michael R. Melfi ______________________________ Deputy Mayor Marlin G. Townes ______________________________ Councilwoman Karen K. Sasso ______________________________ Councilman Jorge E. Meneses ______________________________ Councilman John P. Labrosse __________________________ 1/22/13 Debra Heck, City Clerk 1/22/13