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, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Melfi called the meeting to order and also stated, in the absence of the City Clerk: “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”. Present – Mayor Michael R. Melfi, Deputy Mayor Marlin G. Townes, Councilman Jorge E. Meneses, Councilman John P. Labrosse, Councilwoman Karen K. Sasso, City Attorney Joseph C. Zisa and City Manager Stephen Lo Iacono. The City Clerk was absent. Approval of minutes was held for the next meeting. City Manager’s report – The City Manager, Steve LoIacono, discussed the upcoming Youth and Government Day. He stated that the City will participate, as it has in the past. Mr. LoIacono discussed an emergency notification system that has been instituted in response to the recent problems caused by Hurricane Sandy. NO. 54-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: MENESES FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 32-2012, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “STATE STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 209, LOT 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15” This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?” Motion offered by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman Meneses that there be a public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING – Victor Sasson addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the ordinance. There was no further public comment. Motion offered by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman Meneses that the public hearing be closed. BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 32-2012 has passed its second and final reading and is hereby adopted. Roll Call: Ayes – Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi 2/19/13  NO. 55-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2-2013 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 170-64 “SCHEDULE XV: PROHIBIT TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS” TO PROHIBIT LEFT TURNS FROM SUTTON AVENUE ONTO POLIFLY ROAD. BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 2-2013 as introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered for final passage at a meeting to be held on March 5, 2013 at 7:00 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: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi ORDINANCE NO. 2-2013 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 170-64 “SCHEDULE XV: PROHIBITED TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS” TO PROHIBIT LEFT TURNS FROM SUTTON AVENUE ONTO POLIFLY ROAD. BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, as follows: Section I Chapter 170-64: “Schedule XV: Prohibited Turns at Intersections,” shall be amended as follows: Name of Street Direction of Travel Prohibited Turn At Intersection of Sutton Avenue East Left to north bound Polifly Road Polifly Road This Ordinance shall take effect after publication of a Notice of Final Adoption as required by law. NO. 56-13 OFFERED BY: MENESES SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ 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 $2,499,790.68 Escrow Grants 3,408.42 Payroll 173,329.61 Public Parking System 5,797.60 Capital 342.00 Trust Account 23,325.19 Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi 2/19/13 The City Attorney 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. **Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, Mayor Melfi spoke about Resolution No. 70- 13, which involved the establishment of the Hackensack Police Department, which was established in 1900 and which consisted of only two police officers. The Mayor wanted to acknowledge the good work and professionalism of the Hackensack Police Department. NO. 57-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ 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 emergency repairs were needed when Packer No. 213 became in-operable; and WHEREAS, the Director of Sanitation notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that immediate action is necessary to restore the aforementioned. WHEREAS, the total cost of the repair was $7,354.08, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in current account 3-01-26-305-305-272. 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 Sanitation Equipment Corp., South 122 Rout 17 North, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652 be paid therefore. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 58-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires Software License Maintenance and Support for their computer system; and WHEREAS, the Proposal for Software License Maintenance and Support 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 Qsend Technologies, Inc., 231 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT, 06702 which totals $8,481.94 is approved; and 2/19/13  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in current accounts 3-01-30-415-415-227. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 59-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the statutory due dates for real estate taxes in the State of New Jersey are quarterly and the City of Hackensack extends the maximum 10 calendar day grace period per state statue; and WHEREAS, property located at Block 315 Lot 32.01 245 Main Street assessed to 241 Main Street Realty Corp. has been changed $1,334.83 in interest inadvertently from the 4th quarter of 2011 and all the 2012 due to misapplied payments; and WHEREAS, the lender for this property, City National Bank of New Jersey has requested that the payments applied toward interest be converted to principal as a result of miscommunication during the past year. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Tax Collector is hereby permitted to credit the amount paid in interest from 2011 4 th quarter through 2012 4th quarter to principal in the amount of $1,334.83 for Block 315 Lot 32.01 and apply said credit to 2013 1st quarter, as requested by City National Bank of New Jersey. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 60-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES 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 $2,051.00 452 14 C002D Kathleen H. Swift Atty 2013 Duplicate Pymt For the Estate of Bernadette Atti Jockey Hollow Professional Park 5 Cold Hill Road South Suite 19 Mendham, NJ 07945 $1,687.00 133.01 37 Corelogic Real Estate Tax Serv. 2013 Duplicate Pymt For Scott Manning One Corelogic Dr. Attn: Refunds (DFW 1-3) Westlake, TX 76262 $690.19 611 17 Pascua, Leonard & Teresita 2012 CBJ 228 Allen Street Hackensack, NJ 07601 $173.00 611 17 “ “ “ “ 2013 CBJ 2/19/13 $1,193.00 443 19 C00D4 Corelogic Real Estate Tax Serv. 2013 Duplicate Pymt For Adam Wolf One Corelogic Dr. Attn: Refunds (DFW 1-3) Westlake, TX 76262 For Adam Wolf One Corelogic Dr. Attn: Refunds (DFW 1-3) Westlake, TX 76262 Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 61-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ 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 emergency repairs were needed when Packer No. 227 became in-operable; and WHEREAS, the Director of Sanitation notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that immediate action is necessary to restore the aforementioned; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the repair was $7,642.05, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in current account 3-01-26-305-305-272. 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 Sanitation Equipment Corp., South-122 Route 17 North, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652 be paid therefore. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 62-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on February 7th, 2013 for Lawn Care Services 2013; and WHEREAS, four bids were received from JCW Inc., D/B/A Natural Green Lawn Care, Pat Scanlon Landscaping, Inc., Andy Matt, Inc., Tru Green. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack award the bid for Lawn Care Services to JCW Inc., D/B/A Natural Green Lawn Care, 795 E. Main Street, Bridgewater, New Jersey, 08807 for the contract price of $4,340.00; and 2/19/13  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds will be available in account 3-01-28-375-375-234 or the current fund account. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 63-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ 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 emergency repairs were needed when Loader No. 250 became in-operable; and WHEREAS, the Director of Sanitation notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that immediate action is necessary to restore the aforementioned; and WHEREAS, the total cost of the repair was $6,540.30, which was a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in current account 3-01-26-290-290-273. 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 Foley Inc., 855 Centennial Avenue, P.O. Box 1555, Piscataway, New Jersey, 08855-1555 be paid therefore. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 64-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ 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 three Doors for pump stations became rusted from inside out in need of emergency replacing; and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works notified the City Manager setting forth the circumstances regarding the emergency; and WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that immediate action is necessary to restore the aforementioned; and WHEREAS, the total cost of replacing the 3 doors is $5,016.00 which is a fair and reasonable quotation; and WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in current account 3-01-26-130-130-234. 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 contract without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations that the vendor 2/19/13 Accurate Door & Hardware, 10 West End Road, Totowa, New Jersey 07512, be paid therefore. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 65-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ______________________________________________________________________ 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:4-20 provides the creation of an emergency temporary appropriations for the purpose above mentioned; and WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year pursuant to the provision of N.J.S. 40A:40-20 (Chapter 96, P.L. 1951 amended) including this resolution total $26,972,916.94. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, not less than two-thirds of all members therefore affirmatively concurring that in accordance with N.J.S. 40A:40-20. 1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for: oTHER TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATION S&W EXPENSE TOTAL Accumulated wages 3- 01-30-415-416-119 $ 140,000.00 140,000.00 TOTAL CURRENT FUND $ 140,000.00 GRAND TOTAL $ 140,000.00 $ 140,000 .00 2. That said emergency appropriation will be provided for in the 2013 operating budget in full. 3. That three certified copies of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Services. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 66-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions on Act (“OPRA”) N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., the Open Public Records Legislature finds and declares it to be the public policy of the State of New Jersey that “government records are to be readily accessible....” with certain exceptions; and WHEREAS, three tax search companies have requested electronic files to be emailed to them on a weekly basis for tax search purposes only; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of Keith Bonchi, Esq., legal counsel for the Tax Collectors Association, that there is nothing in the law that prevents a municipality from sending an outside vendor such as a search company an electronic file containing status of payment in the tax collector’s tax account maintenance history under OPRA. 2/19/13  NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, that the Tax Collector is hereby authorized to send electronic files to Signature Information Solutions, America’s Quality Search and Priority Search Services, and any other company that requests the City’s tax file for inquiry purposes only. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 67-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES ________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS the statutory due dates for real estate taxes in the State of New Jersey are quarterly and the City of Hackensack extends the maximum 10 calendar day grace period per state statute; and WHEREAS property located at Block 314 Lot 11 assessed to Marylou Corp. at 223 Main Street has been charged $30.35 in interest on 2013 first quarter; and WHEREAS the Hackensack Post Office delivered their check to us in pieces as a result of a machine malfunction on their end and the payment history of this account is they have paid on time going back five years. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector is hereby permitted to credit the amount paid in interest from 2013-1 st quarter in the amount of $30.35 for Block 314 Lot 11 and apply said credit to 2013-2 nd quarter, as requested by the taxpayer; and THEREFORE, be it further resolved that documentation pertaining to same will be kept on file in the Tax Collector’s office. Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 68-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES _____________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has resolved to join the South Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, following a detailed analysis; and WHEREAS, the bylaws of said Funds require that each Governing Body appoint a RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT to perform various professional services as detailed in the bylaws; and WHEREAS, the Board of Fund Commissioners established a fee equal to six percent (6%) of the Municipal assessment which expenditure represents reasonable compensation for the services required and was included in the cost considered by the Governing Body; and WHEREAS, the judgmental nature of the Risk Management Consultant's duties renders comparative bidding impractical. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, be it resolved that the City of Hackensack does hereby appoint Otterstedt Insurance Agency, Inc. of Hasbrouck Heights as its Risk Management Consultant in accordance with the Fund's bylaws; and 2/19/13  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Governing Body is hereby authorized and directed to execute the Risk Management Consultant's Agreement annexed hereto and to cause a notice of this decision to be published according to NJSA 40A:11-5 (1) (a) (i). Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 69-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES _____________________________________________________________________ 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 #2022 Bergen Community College Foundation Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 70-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES _____________________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, the Hackensack Police Department was established on February 21, 1888 by the Hackensack Improvement Commission; and WHEREAS, in August of 1900, an ordinance was adopted to establish and regulate a Police Department in the Village of Hackensack; and WHEREAS, the beginnings of the Police Department were spartan, consisting of only two officers sharing the enforcement responsibilities, working for $50.00 per month with no days off, and supplying their own uniforms, firearms and other equipment; and WHEREAS, throughout the past one hundred and twenty five years the Hackensack Police Department has expanded from its’ beginning with two ill-equipped, untrained constables into a one hundred and twelve member department which is now computer assisted, modernly equipped and technically trained law enforcement agency; and WHEREAS, recently an ordinance was adopted by the City Council of the City of Hackensack which established the position of Police Director, thereby moving the Police Department into the next chapter of its’ history. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Hackensack Police Department is hereby congratulated as it celebrates this milestone and also commended for its’ outstanding dedication to our community Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi NO. 71-13 OFFERED BY: SASSO SECONDED BY: TOWNES _____________________________________________________________________ THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 1st day of January 1, 2013, between the City of Hackensack (hereinafter referred to as GOVERNING BODY) and Otterstedt Insurance Agency, Inc. of Hasbrouck Heights (hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT); and 2/19/13  WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has offered to the GOVERNING BODY professional risk management consulting services as required in the bylaws of the South Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund ; and WHEREAS, the GOVERNING BODY desires these professional services pursuant to the resolution adopted by the governing body of the GOVERNING BODY at a meeting held February 19, 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the parties in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants set forth herein, agree as follows: 1. For and in consideration of the amount stated hereinafter, the CONSULTANT shall: a) Assist the GOVERNING BODY in identifying its insurable Property & Casualty exposures and to recommend professional methods to reduce, assume or transfer the risk or loss. b) Assist the GOVERNING BODY in understanding the various coverages available from the South Bergen Municipal Joint Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance Fund. c) Review with the GOVERNING BODY any additional coverages that the CONSULTANT feels should be carried but are not available from the FUND and subject to the GOVERNING BODY's authorization, place such coverages outside the FUND. d) Assist the GOVERNING BODY in the preparation of applications, statements of values, and similar documents requested by the FUND, it being understood that this Agreement does not include any appraisal work by the CONSULTANT. e) Review Certificates of Insurance from contractors, vendors and professionals when requested by the GOVERNING BODY. f) Review the GOVERNING BODY's assessment as prepared by the FUND and assist the GOVERNING BODY in the preparation of its annual insurance budget. g) Review the loss and engineering reports and generally assist the safety committee in its loss containment objectives. Also, attend no less than one (1) municipal safety committee meeting per annum to promote the safety objectives and goals of the GOVERNING BODY and the FUND. h) Assist where needed in the settlement of claims, with the understanding that the scope of the CONSULTANT's involvement does not include the work normally done by a public adjuster. i) Perform any other risk management related services required by the FUND's bylaws. 2. In exchange for the above services, the CONSULTANT shall be compensated in the following manner: a) The CONSULTANT shall be paid by the GOVERNING BODY a fee as compensation for services rendered, an amount equal to six percent (6%) of the GOVERNING BODY's annual assessment as promulgated by the FUNDs. Said fee shall be paid to the CONSULTANT within thirty (30) days of payment of the GOVERNING BODY's assessment. b) For any insurance coverages authorized by the GOVERNING BODY to be placed outside the FUND, the CONSULTANT shall receive as compensation the normal brokerage commissions paid by the insurance company. The premiums for said policies shall not be added to the FUND's assessment in computing the fee outlined in 2 (a). 2/19/13  c) If the GOVERNING BODY shall require of the CONSULTANT extra services other than those outlined above, the CONSULTANT shall be paid by the GOVERNING BODY a fee at the rate of N/A per hour, in addition to actual expenses incurred. 3. The term of this Agreement shall be one (1) year. However, this Agreement may be terminated by either party at any time by mailing to the other written notice, certified mail return receipt, calling for termination at not less than thirty (30) days thereafter. In the event of termination of this Agreement, the CONSULTANT's fees outlined in 2 (a) above shall be prorated to date of termination. Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi The meeting was then opened to the public by Motion of Councilman Meneses and seconded by Deputy Mayor Townes. Victor Sasson spoke. He discussed the recent purchase of replacement police vehicles. He also discussed the State Statute concerning pay-to-play, as well as The Record property on River Street, and also discussed the budget. Regina DiPasqua discussed an invoice concerning legal fees for special counsel. Mr. LoIacono explained that the Third Party Administrator monitors those legal bills. Ms. DiPasqua stated that she sent an OPRA request concerning this, and both the City Manager and the City Attorney said they would look into it. Deborah Labrosse spoke about OPRA- ing legal bills and about Bergen Risk’s review of the bills. She also spoke about Otterstedt Agency and inquired as to what their function was. Mr. LoIacono answered her inquiry. She also inquired about the temporary Emergency Budget Transfer on Resolution No. 65-13. Perry Jackson discussed the shelter in Hackensack and the homeless situation. He further discussed electrical meters and what happens if the power goes out. He also stated that he has had problems with dogs trying to bite him. He lastly discussed New Jersey Transit and the bus situation in the case of flooding on River Street. Steven Gelber discussed employees using personal e-mails for conducting City business. Emil Canestrino discussed Resolution No. 65-13 concerning the budget transfer, and he inquired about the final compensation payment for Chief Padilla. Steve Berio discussed the parking issue on Union Street and stated that Mr. Ferretti was in the audience. Daniel Ferretti discussed the parking issue on Union Street and stated that he and the Berio family had come to an agreement concerning this issue. Mayor Melfi stated that the Berio family is not the only family complaining, but that he was happy the issue between Mr. Ferretti and the Berio family is being handled. A Motion to close the meeting to the public was moved by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Deputy Mayor Townes.  Councilman Labrosse discussed the wrestling team.  Deputy Mayor Townes discussed Black History Month and the numerous functions he has attended and he further discussed a speaker at one of the functions and how inspirational his speech was.  Councilman Meneses discussed the State Street Redevelopment and how proud he was of it. 2/19/13   Councilwoman Sasso discussed the entire Redevelopment Plan and how developers are now expressing interest in the redevelopment area.  Mayor Melfi discussed how the redevelopment area would improve and change the face of Main Street. He also visited the Avalon Bay project and discussed how the project is improving the City. A motion was made to close the meeting and to go back into Closed Session. The motion was moved by Councilman Meneses and seconded by Councilwoman Sasso and ended at 9:15 pm. _____________________________ Mayor Michael R. Melfi ______________________________ Deputy Mayor Marlin G. Townes ______________________________ Councilwoman Karen K. Sasso ______________________________ Councilman Jorge E. Meneses ______________________________ Councilman John P. Labrosse __________________________ Joseph Zisa, City Attorney 2/19/13