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 Thursday, June 19, 2014, at 8:15pm. Mayor Labrosse called the meeting to order and the City Clerk Deborah Karlsson announced that the meeting was being held in accordance with the Sunshine Law, notice having been published according to law, with a copy on file in the City Clerk’s office, and a copy posted on the bulletin board in City Hall. Ms. Karlsson called the roll: Present – Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr., Deputy Mayor Canestrino, Councilman Leonardo Battaglia, Councilman David Sims and Councilwoman Greenman were in attendance, with Art Koster in attendance for Interim City Manager Anthony Rottino and Attorney Joseph Morris was in attendance for City Attorney Thomas P. Scrivo. A motion was made by Councilman Battaglia and seconded by Councilman Sims to accept the Meeting Minutes for April 21, 2014 which included the Council of the Whole and the Regular Council Meeting. A Proclamation was read for United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Day – June 23, 2014. Budget Amendment Presentation – James Mangin, CFO Budget introduction was held on March 11, 2014 a public hearing was held a month later and at that hearing we stated that we would be amending the budget, that is what this presentation is about. On June 24, 2014 there will be a public hearing and adoption of the budget. A PowerPoint presentation was shown. Councilwoman Greenman wanted to know about the insurance shortfall – Mr. Mangin explained that last year 1.7 million dollars was short so a serious of transfers were done. Was there a reason? Would it carry over to this year? I really can’t speculate as to why it was under budgeted last year. Mayor stated he didn’t know why the stop loss was not in last year’s budget. Deputy Mayor Canestrino last budget reviewed was $500,000 more why? Need to compare adopted to adopted. Spreadsheet formula did not work properly. Past budgets relied too much on surplus. I cleaned up a lot of the budget. Mayor clarified that yes he was on the budget committee and that he voted yes to introduce and voted no on the adoption. City Manager’s Report – On June 5, 2014 the City along with DMR Architects and Upper Main Alliance were awarded the Smart Growth Award at an awards dinner. June 11, 2014 Golf outing was a success. Polifly Towing $24,000.00 was paid to the city and now we are investigating possible contamination on that site. Paving Update – Lodi Street from Polifly to Green was paved with ADA ramps, Lexington Street also paved and ADA ramps done, Standish was milled and will be paved later this week weather permitting. Liberty Street with the upgrading of catch basins will be done this week. Old River Road and Marvin Avenue and Berdan Place still need to be done. 210 Main Street will be evaluated by the planning board criteria for need of redevelopment, 94 State Street is under construction. Recreation Day Camp will run from June 30 to August 8. Can contact recreation for more information. Money was found for the paving of Coles Avenue. 1 6/19/14  Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 202-14 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-2014, A CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND A METAL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING AND APPROPRIATING $212,000 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 22-2014 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 July 8, 2014 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. CITY OF HACKENSACK BERGEN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY ORDINANCE #22-2014 CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK, IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY AUTHORIZING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND A METAL DETECTION SYSTEM FOR THE MUNICIPAL COURT BUILDING AND APPROPRAITING $212,000 AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED FROM THE FUND BALANCE OF THE GENERAL CAPITAL FUND OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK. -------------------------------------------------- BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, as follows: Section 1. The City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey (the "City") is hereby authorized to make the following acquisitions in, by, and for the City, including all work, materials and appurtenances necessary and suitable therefor: (A) Police Department Telephone System 2 6/19/14  Upgrade the existing Toshiba CIX670 Telephone System for the Hackensack City Police Department including all work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto. Estimated Cost: $52,000 (B) Police Department Radio Consoles Upgrade the existing radio consoles in use by the Hackensack City Police Department including all work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto. Estimated Cost: $130,000 (C) X-Ray Inspection System / Metal Detection System Acquisition of a Hi-Scan X-Ray Inspection System, Metal Detector and Handheld Metal Detector for the Municipal Court Building including all work and materials necessary therefore or incidental thereto. Estimated Cost: $30,000 Section 2. The sum of $212,000 is hereby appropriated to the payment of the cost of the improvements and acquisitions authorized and described in Sections 1 hereof (hereinafter referred to as "purpose"). Said appropriation shall be raised from the General Capital Fund Balance of the City of Hackensack. Section 3. Said acquisitions / improvements are lawful capital improvements of the City having a period of usefulness of at least five (5) years. Said improvements shall be made as general improvements, no part of the cost of which shall be assessed against property specially benefited. Section 4. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this capital ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with the City Clerk and is available for public inspection. Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor X 3 6/19/14  Labrosse CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 203-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX REFUNDS 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/QUAL NAME YEAR REASON $1,973.00 3 21 C0303 Central Mortgage Company 2014 Overpymt For: Aguilar, Evelyn 801 John Borrow Rd Suite 1 Little Rock, AR 72205 $2,414.87 222.01 38 Corelogic 2014 Overpymt For: Cuzco, Carlos, Olga & Carlos Attn: Refunds Department Mail Code-DFW 1-3 One Corelogic Dr WestLake, NJ 76262 $3,337.47 249 6 Corelogic 2014 Overpymt For: Mcleod, Lionel Attn: Refunds Department Mail Code-DFW 1-3 One Corelogic Dr WestLake, NJ 76262 $336.00 343 14 C004H Corelogic 2014 Overpymt For: Ottina, Maria Attn: Refunds Department Mail Code-DFW 1-3 One Corelogic Dr WestLake, NJ 76262 $1,896.00 423 24 Corelogic 2014 Overpymt For: Smith, Anna Attn: Refunds Department Mail Code-DFW 1-3 One Corelogic Dr WestLake, NJ 76262 $1,270.79 442 11 C005K Corelogic 2014 Overpymt For:Minogue, Amanda &Rucine, James Attn: Refunds Department Mail Code-DFW 1-3 One Corelogic Dr WestLake, NJ 76262 4 6/19/14  $2,443.00 538 9 C1302 Corelogic 2014 Overpymt For: Samouhos, Dawn Attn: Refunds Department Mail Code - DFW 1-3 One Corlogic Dr WestLake, TX 76262 $1,184.64 595 27.02 Corelogic 2014 Overpymt For: Johnson, Cynthia Attn: Refunds Department Mail Code - DFW 1-3 One Corlogic Dr WestLake, TX 76262 Sewer $92.91 537 4 C0106 Portillo, Nelly & Miguel 2013 Refund 850 Main St #106 Hackensack, NJ 07601 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 204-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TAX COLLECTOR TO CANCEL INTEREST ON BLOCK 110, LOT 3 LA LLC WHEREAS the statutory due dates for real estate taxes in the State of New Jersey are quarterly and the City of Hackensack extends a maximum 10 calendar day grace period allowed per state statute, WHEREAS the second quarter of 2014 was extended to May 12, 2014 as a result of the 10th falling on a Saturday, WHEREAS the owner of nine properties came in on the 12 th to pay his 2nd quarter property taxes to avoid interest and one property was omitted in error from the total given to him and he is disputing the interest of $47.18, 5 6/19/14  BE IT RESOLVED that the Tax Collector is hereby permitted to cancel the interest of $ 47.18 on Block 110 Lot 3 assessed to L A LLC backup is on file in the Tax Collector’s office. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 205-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND FOR PARK PERMIT (#1452) 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 refund for the reason stated: $40.00 is a refund for Park Permit #1452 Refund to: Mrs. Perinbaraja Pannier 10 Orchard Street Apt 3A Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 206-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INCLUSION IN THE BERGEN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, Bergen County (“County”) is scheduled to requalify as an Urban County entitlement group under the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program for the three year period beginning July 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, during that period, certain federal funds are potentially available to the County under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and HOME Investment Partnership Act of 1990, as amended (“HOME”); and WHEREAS, municipalities participating the CDBG Program are also part of the HOME Program consortium; and 6 6/19/14  WHEREAS, HOME is expected to provide approximately $6 million to the County over the next three years for affordable housing programs; and WHEREAS, municipalities may only participate in HOME through the County; and WHEREAS, municipalities that directly or indirectly receive CDBG funds may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any such portion of such funds to another metropolitan city, urban city, urban county, unit of general local government, or Indian tribe, or insular area that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits, of non-Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under Title I of Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack (“City”) currently has an Interlocal Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with the County through which it participates in the CDBG Program; and WHEREAS, the Agreement contains an automatic renewal clause to expedite the notification of the inclusion process, and WHEREAS, pursuant to the automatic renewal clause, the City need only adopt a new resolution manifesting an intent to continue as a participant in CDBG Program and notify the Bergen County Division of Community Development by June 20, 2014 of its intent to continue; and WHEREAS, the City desires to continue as a participant in the CDBG Program and believes it is in the City’s best interest and the best interest of its residents to do so. NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hackensack, that it hereby notifies the Bergen County Division of Community Development of its decision to be included as a participant municipality in the following Urban County entitlement programs for the Program years 2015, 2016, and 2017 (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018): the Community Development Block Grant Program, and the Home Investment Partnership Act Program. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Bergen County Division of Community Development no later than June 20, 2014. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the settlement documents for public inspection. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia x x Deputy Mayor Canestrino x Sims x x Greenman x Mayor Labrosse x CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 207-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO THE CITY OF HACKENSACK WHEREAS, as of January 1, 2006, N.J.S.A. 19:44A-1et seq., commonly known as the “State Pay to Play” Law, enacted by the New Jersey State Legislature became effective; and, 7 6/19/14  WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5, a municipality may not award a contract with a value in excess of $17,500.00 to a business entity that has made a contribution within one year of the date the contract is to be awarded that is reportable by the recipient under P.L. 1973, c.83 (C.19:44A-1 et seq.) to a municipal political party committee in that municipality if a member of that party is serving in elective public office when such contract is awarded or to any candidate committee of any person who is serving in an elective public office of the municipality when such contract is awarded, unless the contract is awarded under a “fair and open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.7, a “fair and open process” means, at minimum, that the Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) shall be: (1) publicly advertised in newspapers or on the Internet website maintained by the municipality in sufficient time to give notice in advance of the contract; (2) awarded under a process that provides for public solicitation of proposals or qualifications and awarded and disclosed under criteria established in writing by the municipality prior to the solicitation of proposals or qualifications; and (3) publicly opened and announced when awarded; and WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to engage various professionals and extraordinary unspecifiable service providers; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to appoint such professionals and extraordinary unspecifiable service providers by a “fair and open process” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq. NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hackensack, that RFQs for the following professional services and extraordinary unspecifiable services are hereby authorized: 1 City Attorney; 2 Assistant Municipal Prosecutor; 3 Public Defender; 4 Assistant Public Defender; 5 Labor Attorney; 6 Bond Counsel; 7 Tax Appeal Attorney; 8 Tax Appraiser; 9 Consulting Municipal Engineer; 10 Municipal Auditor and/or Financial Advisor; 11 Risk Manager; 12 Grants Consultant; 13 Insurance Broker; 14 Public Relations Consultant; 15 Redevelopment Attorney; 16 Affordable Housing Counsel; 17 Special Litigation Counsel; 18 Insurance Coverage Attorney; 19 Workers’ Compensation Attorney; and 20 Other professional services and extraordinary unspecifiable services as the Council may deem appropriate to award pursuant to a “fair and open process.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all of the RFQs for the professional services and extraordinary unspecifiable services as set forth hereinabove shall be prepared and published in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.1 et seq. and all submissions in response shall be evaluated on the basis of the most advantageous submission, all factors considered, including, but not limited to: 1. Experience and reputation in the field; 2. Knowledge of the subject matter to be addressed under the contract; 3. Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the City or City Agency; and 4. Any other factors demonstrated to be in the best interest of the City or City Agency. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of the RFQs for the professional services and extraordinary unspecifiable services 8 6/19/14 enumerated above, in The Record or Star Ledger, and on the City website with a prominent link on the home page of the City’s website by June 23, 2014. The notice of RFQs shall include the following: 1. A description of the requested professional or extraordinary unspecifiable service for which the RFQ is made; 2. A statement that Qualifications must be submitted by 10:00a.m. on June 24, 2014; 3. A statement that the RFQs are being made by the City; 4. The address and phone number of the City Clerk’s office and a statement that applicants may obtain the RFQ document from the Clerk’s office if they cannot obtain the RFQ documents from the City’s internet website; 5. A statement that the RFQ is being made through a fair and open process in accordance with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 et seq. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney is authorized to effectuate the drafting of the RFQs, which shall include the evaluation criteria hereinabove stated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk or his or her designee shall publicly open and read aloud the submissions responding to the RFQs, including the name of the applicant and any other pertinent information on July 8, 2014, at 10:00a.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 208-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN EDWARD BYRNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT WHEREAS, the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the leading source of federal law enforcement funding available for state and local jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will submit an application through the 2014 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program in order to acquire grant funding for specific law enforcement equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is requesting $12,267.00 in funding through this application for the acquisition of eligible law enforcement equipment; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk shall execute all documents required for the application of this grant. Council Intr Secon Abstai Abse Excuse Member o d Yes No n nt d Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrin o X X Sims X 9 6/19/14  Greenma n X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 209-14 CANCELLATION OF EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATIONS WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 of the Local Budget Law provides for emergency appropriations prior to the adoption of the budget; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 further states that “The amount of such emergency temporary appropriations shall be included under the correct headings in the budget as adopted.” and WHEREAS, the temporary budget adopted by the City of Hackensack on January 7, 2014 includes the following emergency temporary appropriations; and: Current Fund Operating Budget Planning Board S/W $26 Construction Board of Appeals O/E $1,024 Board of Adjustment S/W $26 Rent Stabilization Board O/E $551 Communication Operators O/E $656 First Aid Organization O/E $10,238 Human Services S/W $18,180 Consolidated Police/Fire Pension $14,438 Parking Utility Operating Budget Capital Outlay $36,619 WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack now wishes to eliminate these budget appropriations in its approved budget. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to cancel the above emergency temporary appropriations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this Resolution be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 210-14 EMERGENCY TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION Prior to the Adoption of the budget 10 6/19/14  Per N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 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 no adequate provision has been made in the 2014 temporary budget for the aforesaid purpose; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriations for the purpose above mentioned; and WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary appropriations adopted in the year pursuant to the provision of N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20 (Chapter 96, P.L. 1951 amended) including this resolution total $15,700,072. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, (not less than two-thirds of all members therefore affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:4-20: 1. An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for: TEMPORARY BUDGET APPROPRIATION S&W O/E TOTAL Admin & Exec – O/E 4-01-20-100-100-200 10,000 10,000 Municipal Clerk – O/E 4-01-20-120-120-200 5,000 5,000 Finance – O/E 4-01-20-130-130-200 5,000 5,000 Tax Assessment O/E 4-01-20-150-150-200 10,000 10,000 Board of Adj – O/E 4-01-21-185-185-200 15,000 15,000 Building Insp – O/E 4-01-22-195-195-200 1,000 1,000 Inspection Prop – S&W 4-01-22-200-200-100 20,000 20,000 Community Dev – O/E 4-01-22-200-202-200 50,000 50,000 Workers Comp O/E 4-01-23-215-215-200 75,000 75,000 Gen Insurance – O/E 4-01-23-220-220-200 75,000 75,000 Commun Oper – S&W 4-01-25-240-243-100 3,000 3,000 Fire Dept – S&W 4-01-25-265-265-100 80,000 80,000 Fire Dept – O/E 4-01-25-265-265-200 10,000 10,000 Fire Official – S&W 4-01-25-265-265-100 3,000 3,000 Fire Alarm – O/E 4-01-25-265-267-200 1,000 1,000 Public Bldgs – O/E4-01-26-130-130-200 10,000 10,000 Streets/Roads – S&W 4-01-26-130-130-100 2,000 2,000 Streets/Roads – O/E 4-01-26-290-290-200 70,000 70,000 Street Cleaning – O/E 4-01-26-300-302-200 5,000 5,000 Garbage/Trash – S&W 4-01-26-305-305-100 3,000 3,000 Garbage/Trash – O/E 4-01-26-305-305-200 75,000 75,000 Recycling – O/E 4-01-26-305-306-200 10,000 10,000 Sewer – O/E 4-01-26-311-311-200 80,000 80,000 Public Health – S&W 4-01-27-330-330-100 80,000 80,000 Recreation – S&W 4-01-28-370-370-100 5,000 5,000 Recreation – O/E 4-01-28-370-370-200 10,000 10,000 11 6/19/14  Parks/Playgrds – S&W 4-01-28-375-375-100 4,000 4,000 Parks/Playgrds – S&W 4-01-28-375-375-200 15,000 15,000 Library – O/E 4-01-29-390-390-200 400,000 400,000 Celeb Pub Events – O/E 4-01-30-420-420-200 35,000 35,000 Street Lighting 4-01-31-435-435-200 10,000 10,000 Telephone 4-01-31-440-440-200 10,000 10,000 Water 4-01-31-445-445-247 5,000 5,000 Gasoline 4-01-31-460-460-253 50,000 50,000 Fire Hydrant 4-01-31-461-461-200 25,000 25,000 Social Security 4-01-36-472-472-200 80,000 80,000 Municipal Court – S&W 4-01-43-490-490-100 2,000 2,000 Municipal Court – O/E 4-01-43-490-490-200 5,000 5,000 Total $1,354,000 2. That said emergency appropriation will be provided for in the 2014 operating budget in full. 3. That three certified copies of this resolution be filed with the Director of the Division of Local Government Services Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 211-14 AWARD CONTRACT FOR LAWN CARE SERVICES TO PAT SCANLAN LANDSCAPING, INC. WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in “The Record”, bids were accepted on Wednesday May 21, 2014 for Lawn Care Services for the Department of Public Works for 2014; and WHEREAS, one bid was received from Pat Scanlan Landscaping, Inc.; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby award the contract for Lawn Care Services for the Department of Public Works to Pat Scanlon Landscaping, 14 Plains Drive, Mew City, New York 10956 in the amount not to exceed $8,200; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in the Current Fund budget account 4-01- 28-375-375-204. 12 6/19/14  Council Intr Secon Abstai Excuse Member o d Yes No n Absent d Battaglia X X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 212-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RAFFLE LICENSES 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 #2067 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Council Intr Secon Abstai Excuse Member o d Yes No n Absent d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X Resolution No. 213-14 Budget Amendment WHEREAS, the local municipal budget for the year 2014 was approved on the 11th day of March, 2014 and WHEREAS, the public hearing on said budget has been held as advertised, and WHEREAS, it is desired to amend said approved budget, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, New Jersey that the following amendments to the approved budget of 2014 be made: From To 13 6/19/14  CURRENT FUND GENERAL REVENUES 1 Surplus Anticipated 3,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 Total Surplus Anticipated 3,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section A: Local Revenues Anticipated Utility Operating Surplus - 600,000.00 Total Section A: Local Revenues 2,624,740.00 3,224,740.00 3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section D: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated With Prior Written Consent of Director of Local Government Services - Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements Offset With Appropriations Health Officer Shared Services (Saddle - River) 10,300.00 Total Section D: Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements Offset With Appropriations 334,722.00 324,422.00 3. Miscellaneous Revenues - Section G: Special Items of General Revenue Anticipated With Prior Written Consent of Director of Local Government Services - Utility Operating Surplus of Prior Year - 576,500.00 Reserve for Payment of Debt - 100,000.00 Cablevision Franchise Fee - 372,000.00 Sewer User Charges - 430,000.00 PILOT - Hackensack Housing Authority - 100,000.00 Recycling Revenue - 64,000.00 General Capital - Reserve for 911 Program - 214,000.00 Total Section G: Special Items of General Anticipated with Prior Written Consent of Director of Local Government Services - Other Special Items 1,486,261.00 2,189,761.00 Total Miscellaneous Revenues 10,050,586.0 11,343,786.00 0 5. Subtotal General Revenues (Items 1,2,3 and 4) 15,800,586.0 15,093,786.00 0 14 6/19/14 6. Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget: a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes Including Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 76,291,713.1 77,610,636.12 2 Total Amount to be Raised by Taxes for Support of Municipal Budget 78,049,967.0 79,368,890.00 0 7. Total General Revenues 93,850,553.0 94,462,676.00 0 From To 8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS (A) Operations - Within "CAPS" GENERAL GOVERNMENT FUNCTIONS Human Resources: Salaries and Wages 27,180.00 180,000.00 City Clerk: Salaries and Wages 163,000.00 150,000.00 Other Expenses 154,000.00 94,000.00 Financial Administration: Salaries and Wages 334,000.00 366,000.00 Other Expenses 275,000.00 159,500.00 Assessment of Taxes: Other Expenses 472,000.00 467,000.00 Legal Services: Codification of Ordinances 7,100.00 8,500.00 UTILTY EXPENSES AND BULK PURCHASES Water 85,000.00 95,000.00 Gasoline 625,000.00 650,000.00 Gas (Natural or Propoane) 800,000.00 700,000.00 MUNICIPAL LAND USE LAW Planning Board: Salaries and Wages 48,150.00 38,150.00 15 6/19/14  Board of Adjustment: Salaries and Wages 134,750.00 124,750.00 Rent Stabilization Board: Other Expenses - 2,100.00 INSURANCE Group Insurance for Employees 13,083,000.0 14,233,000.00 0 PUBLIC SAFETY: Fire Department: Salaries and Wages 12,234,500.0 12,384,500.00 0 Fire Official: Salaries and Wages 574,000.00 565,000.00 Police Department: Salaries and Wages 14,331,000.0 14,604,000.00 0 Other Expenses 605,000.00 703,000.00 Police - Traffic Control Other Expenses 60,500.00 68,500.00 Communication Center: Salaries and Wages 742,500.00 655,000.00 Other Expenses - 2,500.00 School Crossing Guards: Salaries and Wages 566,000.00 490,000.00 First Aid Organization: Other Expenses - 40,000.00 BUILDING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS Inspection of Property Maintenance: Salaries and Wages 417,500.00 361,500.00 Code Enforcement: Other Expenses 94,400.00 19,400.00 PUBLIC WORKS FUNCTIONS 16 6/19/14  Administration: Salaries and Wages 705,600.00 775,600.00 City Garage: Salaries and Wages 346,200.00 296,200.00 Shade Tree: Other Expenses 64,575.00 54,575.00 Snow Removal: Salaries and Wages 175,000.00 206,000.00 Garbage and Trash Removal: Salaries and Wages 1,542,000.00 1,455,000.00 Other Expenses 321,900.00 421,900.00 Recycling: Salaries and Wages 222,000.00 124,000.00 HEALTH, WELFARE AND RECREATION FUNCTIONS Health Administration: Salaries and Wages 790,000.00 695,000.00 Human Services: Salaries and Wages - 18,180.00 Other Expenses 26,820.00 26,720.00 Recreation: Salaries and Wages 415,000.00 337,000.00 Other Expenses 126,350.00 86,350.00 Purchase of Vehicle - 30,000.00 Cultural Arts Center: Salaries and Wages - 78,000.00 Other Expenses - 40,000.00 MUNICIPAL COURT FUNCTIONS Public Defenders: Salaries and Wages 50,000.00 120,000.00 UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE - Appropriations Offset by Dedicated Revenues (N.J.A.C. 5:23-4.17) State Uniform Construction Code: 17 6/19/14  Salaries and Wages 362,500.00 315,000.00 UNCLASSIFIED Boys and Girls Club 10,000.00 5,000.00 Total Operations Within "CAPS" 65,993,400.0 67,122,240.00 0 Total Operations Including Contingent Within "CAPS" 66,000,900.0 67,129,740.00 0 Detail: Salaries and Wages 39,373,760.0 39,515,400.00 0 Other Expenses 26,627,140.0 27,614,340.00 0 8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS (E) Deferred Charges & Statutory Expenditures - Within "CAPS" Public Employees' Retirement System 1,308,828.00 1,181,370.00 Consolidated Police and Firemen's Pension Fund 55,000.00 1,000.00 Police and Firemen's Retirement System 6,017,806.00 5,652,383.00 Total Deferred Charges and Statutory Expenditures - Within "CAPS" 8,781,634.00 8,234,753.00 (H-1) Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes Within "CAPS" 74,782,534.0 75,364,493.00 0 8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS (A) Operations - Excluded from "CAPS" Maintenance of Free Library 2,957,777.00 2,717,873.00 Total Other Appropriations - Excluded from "CAPS" 9,187,777.00 8,947,873.00 Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements Borough of Saddle River: Health Officer - Salaries and Wages - 10,300.00 2014 Health Officer - Other Expenses - 40,000.00 Total Interlocal Municipal Service Agreements 637,722.00 667,422.00 18 6/19/14  Total Operations Excluded from "CAPS" 9,846,508.00 9,636,304.00 Detail: Salaries and Wages 596,300.00 549,000.00 Other Expenses 9,250,208.00 9,087,304.00 (C) Capital Improvements - Excluded From "CAPS" Capital Improvement Fund 400,000.00 614,000.00 Total Capital Improvements Excluded from "CAPS" 400,000.00 614,000.00 8. GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS (E) Deferred Charges - Municipal - Excluded From "CAPS" Deferred Charges to Future Taxation - 1,368.00 Total Deferred Charges - Municipal 237,900.00 239,268.00 (F) Judgments (N.J.S. 40A:4-45.3cc) - 25,000.00 (H-2) Total General Appropriations for Municipal Purposes - Excluded From "CAPS" 15,333,019.0 15,363,183.00 0 (O) Total General Appropriations - Excluded From "CAPS" 15,333,019.0 15,363,183.00 0 (L) Subtotal General Appropriations {Items (H-2) and (O)} 90,115,553.0 90,727,676.00 0 9. Total General Appropriations 93,850,553.0 94,462,676.00 0 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK 19 6/19/14  RESOLUTION NO. 214-14 AUTHORIZATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FOR A REVALUATION OF ALL REAL PROPERTY AND SUBSEQUENT ANNUAL RE-ASSESSMENTS WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires that a re-valuation of all real property within the City be conducted, followed by four annual re- assessments; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to use the competitive contracting process, which is considered a “fair and open” process under the “New Jersey Local Unit Pay-to-Play Law;” and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.3 states that in order to initiate the competitive contracting process the governing body must pass a resolution. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the City Manager is hereby directed to issue Requests for Proposals for the Revaluation / Re-Assessment Project. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 215-14 AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A RESERVE FOR PRELIMINARY EXPENSES FOR THE MAIN STREET / STATE STREET TWO-WAY STREET PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack hereby acknowledges the requirement of preliminary costs to determine the scope and cost of the project to convert Main Street and State Street into two-way streets. The purpose of these preliminary costs are for the engineering and related studies to establish the feasibility of the Tow-Way Street Project and that the amount to be charged is for the purpose for which bonds may be issued under Chapter 2 of Title 40A. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the amount appropriated for preliminary costs shall not exceed $400,000 and the Chief Financial 20 6/19/14 Officer is authorized to set up a “Reserve for Preliminary Expenses – Two-Way Street Project” out of the Reserve for Urban Development Action Grant Expenditures in the City’s Trust Fund. Council Intr Secon Abstai Abse Excuse Member o d Yes No n nt d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrin o X Sims X X Greenma n X X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 216-14 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 $1,103,615.58 Grants 138,240.77 Payroll 1,520,878.67 Public Parking System 7,607.58 Capital 240,251.50 Escrow 11,710.51 Trust Account 170,382.87 Total Expenditures $4,778,583.74 Interfunds/Transfers $349,822.12 Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X X Greenman X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 217-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE RESOLUTION DOCUMENTS IN NUNNERMACKER v. CITY OF HACKENSACK WHEREAS, the City Council desires to resolve the Nunnermacker v. City of Hackensack litigation, Docket No. BER-L-2153-14; and 21 6/19/14  NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hackensack, that the City Attorney is authorized to execute the requisite settlement documents; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the settlement documents for public inspection. Council Intr Secon Abstai Absen Excuse Member o d Yes No n t d Battaglia X Deputy Mayor Canestrino X X Sims X Greenman X X Mayor Labrosse X CITY OF HACKENSACK RESOLUTION NO. 218-14 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF ALEXANDER H. CARVER III, ESQ. WHEREAS, it has become necessary for the City of Hackensack (“City”) to retain Alexander H. Carver III, Esq. to conduct an employment investigation; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack desires to retain Alexander H. Carver III, Esq. pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3 permitting the award of contracts without public bidding where the contract amount does not exceed the threshold of $17,500.00; and WHEREAS, the City finds it in its best interests to retain Alexander H. Carver III, Esq. to conduct an employment investigation; and NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Hackensack, that the City finds it in its best interests to retain Alexander H. Carver III, Esq.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Alexander H. Carver III, Esq.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contracts for public inspection. 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. A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Canestrino seconded by Councilman Sims to open the meeting to the public. 22 6/19/14  Mayor made a statement regarding decorum during the public portion of the meeting. Victor Sasson – 261 Euclid Avenue - Pilot Agreement could you explain this please. Pilot with the Hackensack Housing Authority. We cannot find the agreement and neither can the Housing Authority. We are still looking for the agreement. It is Payment in Lieu of Taxes. It actually has something to do with HUD Housing Urban Development. It is not a true pilot agreement. Who would approach the hospital about this type of agreement? The Mayor responded to this. There has been discussion regarding county properties. Art Koster to check about the paving projects – CDBG grants. Traffic bottle neck at Passaic and Summit can something be done. This is a county road. Mayor stated we have spoken to the county about this. Richard Salkin – As a follow up to Ms. Greenman, John you were on the council 2009-2011 this situation with the tax appeals is disturbing. You were there when this was discussed. Mr. Mangin if you have a question about my bills call me. Regarding Mr. Catania, Mr. LoIacono was gone, Mr. Rottino was here, Mr. Rottino did it, he violated ethics law. You can see this by the dates on the information that was OPRA’d. You have subpoena power, subpoena the girl on the second floor who gave them to him. John, I asked you for a follow up on Ms. Battaglia, has the raise been rescinded, when is it going to be done. Mayor stated there will be discussion on this. It is the manager’s job to take care of this, Mr. Salkin stated but you have the power to direct. You can get the money back. Mayor stated that he was under the impression that it was the city manager’s position to do this. Mike Shannon – Northern New Jersey Community Foundation President – Statement in support of the plan to create open space. I have submitted a letter from the foundation. Open space has been a main concern of ours to increase value. Our work is totally volunteer, we have no financial interest in any town. Pass the measures to insure redevelopment. Joe Barreto - Poplar Avenue - I want to thank Denise in the DPW for getting the lights on at 274 State Street. Representing the residents of Poplar Avenue – homes that are being bought out by the state to locate residents that need a less restrictive area. My understanding is that we as a community and a city we have no say in this matter. Concern is that if one resident submitted a letter to city manager answer was a cut and paste letter and didn’t clarify anything. We have a school one block from this residence and we don’t know anything about these residents. Who is going to monitor this location. It always seems that Hackensack gets dumped on. Is this an equitable venture? What are the requirements? We do have a say as a community. Just a comment – a couple of months ago the Deputy Mayor said we need to give Anthony Rottino a shot, but we haven’t seen a complete group in months. I wanted to speak at the last meeting but it was cancelled. This is not getting any better. Jason Nunnermacker – I was offended by a comment made by you at the May 20, 2014 meeting. I commend the fact that you are an immigrant and able to become an attorney. You have demeaned city employees in emails and in an email you have belittled an entire family for criticizing this administration. Those who criticize say they hate the city. This is not the open government that we have promised. A lot of people watch these meetings. You have criticized those employees who have exercised their 1 st amendment right. Your Financial Disclosure Form, why was the City of Hackensack income not listed? I don’t make a comment unless I have the information to back it up. If you wish to comment you may comment to me now not at the end when I can’t respond. How many times have I been absent asked Councilwoman Greenman, at least 2 in the past month. In twelve months you missed three 23 6/19/14 meetings. Deputy Mayor has missed one meeting due to a prior engagement, the Mayor has been here for all the meetings. The new Deputy Clerk has been here more than Mr. Rottino. Earl Warden – At the last meeting I gave you some paperwork with a State Statute and I haven’t heard anything about this issue. It seems that the only way anything gets done is if you file a law suit. I gave it to Mr. Koster in March and I still have heard nothing. I am entitled to this time and pay. There are 22 days owed to me. I feel there is a double standard here. You can’t talk to Mr. Rottino. It has been over a month and I haven’t heard anything from anyone. I’ve worked here for 16 years I am entitled to my pay. I don’t think I should have to get a lawyer to get respect. I am still in contact with other city employees and will be adding more chapters to the book about the BS that is going on in the city. Steven Gelber – Clinton Avenue - A question for Mr. Koster – CAMP system for civil service, apparently when Mr. Catania was hired it was entered incorrectly. The information put in the computer system was not put into the system until after I OPRA’d the information and a call was made to the City regarding this. As for Mr. Rottino, how many sick and vacation days does he get? It seems not only doesn’t he come to meetings anymore but he isn’t coming to his office either and he continues to get this check. This needs to be addressed. Mrs. Geddis pointed out all the money I have cost the city with OPRA requests. I commend her for doing this as it is her right to do so. The Cap we put into place seems to be nothing more than a smoke and mirror PR show. Resolution was passed for expenses not to exceed $15,000 per month if we get sued this can go on a separate line item. Routine and general legal research submit to the $15,000 cap. Now OPRA’s are all on their own ledger. I have calculated the money and it is a lot, you are bilking the city. I commend Mr. Salkin for wanting to sue the city for $5,000.00 that Mrs. Battaglia got. That $15,000.00 cap is being exceeded. Was it a PR stunt? Was it put in place for the betterment of the city? I am putting the city on notice that I am going to try and get this money back. Mr. Koster answered the question = it was not done intentionally but was done incorrectly. Richard Cerbo – Springvalley Avenue – there is contention in the room. Opposition is good but you need to work with it. I have a list of things to go through. Litter was brought up around the High School. The litter is everywhere and I carry garbage bags with me. It signals a social economic problem, investors don’t want to come here, people don’t want to live here. It is a larger problem. Jobs program I guess no chance in that. I think you should think about this. We need an ambassador to sell the city – bring in investment. Mayor stated we have a position – Economic Development. I think the hospital and county should contribute more. Thank you for my 300 seconds. Charles McAuliffe – Dorchester Place – Anti disturbance statute in the state. Is there a resolution or ordinance for the statement that you recite at the beginning of the meeting? Mayor stated there is none. I think something should be drafted before the next meeting. If you don’t have a policy you will end up with a lawsuit. Mayor stated we will discuss this with the attorney. Jared Wexler -89 Byrne Street - We have discussed paving many many times but would like to know how the city arrives at what streets to be paved? Some of the streets to be paved why and where. Mayor stated only pave with matching funds grants. Grants go out based on the demographics of the area, sometimes income and it has to be the designated street, can’t use for another street. I know this year it was some offbeat streets. Richard Gelber – Clinton Place – I read the NJ.com forum and some things do catch my eye. Is Mr. Rottino still the interim City Manager? Mayor – yes he is 24 6/19/14 Does he have responsibility to do his job? Yes he does. Why has his car been in the driveway for 3 weeks? There is something radically wrong here. Clearly he is not doing his job. He is not here tonight again. It was alleged that he was out for a week because his dog was sick. Is he sitting at the table with the police in good faith? Is it prudent spending to have fireworks, summer concert series? Is Mr. Koster still running sanitation? An assistant was hired to help Mr. Koster. Why does Mr. Koster have a car if he is personnel? Not even NY gives there personnel person a car. These cars should be given to the police department. Mayor you have to look at this. We need a new city manager. Regina DiPasqua – Parker Avenue – There is a blood drive on June 28, 2014. Hackensack hospital has closed their blood room. This is sponsored by the Hackensack Elks. We need to focus on the new, move forward. Just do it. I don’t care what happened 6 months ago. Handle city business. Meeting cancelled last week was embarrassing. Our City Manager seems it is more important to tape the COW meeting then make sure all are attending the meetings. There are ethics violations. We can do better and we deserve better. I have sat with you Rose and now you have turned. Anthony tells people half a story, he is not a good fit for the city and we have been telling you this. I don’t think we are all wrong. City property where is it? Is he doing any work? If he isn’t working how does he get all that time off in ten months? It is insane and it is all on the backs of the tax payers. You need to work together and if you don’t want to then remove yourself. Last resolution what was special counsel hired for? Employment investigation answered by attorney Morris. The council makes the laws and the city manager enforces, he should be getting back to residents with answers to their questions. Kathleen Salvo – Hudson Street – Has been almost a year since this group got in, I had faith in all of them. I think the city managers have not be right for the city. We all think you need to get rid of him. Can you do it my next Tuesday? How much more can he do? He has pitted you against each other. I commend our CFO. Please by next Tuesday, can we get a real city manager? Take away the cars. Why does the constable have a police car? Art are you the constable also? Art answered he has Dean doing it. Let’s work together. Questions brought here are supposed to be answered by the city manager he is not doing his job. A motion was offered by Deputy Mayor Canestrino and seconded by Councilman Sims to close meeting to the public. Council Comments: Councilman Battaglia – Thank you for coming. Deputy Mayor Canestrino – I have a terrible cold and will do my best. I just want to commend Jim a job well done. We are focusing not only on this year but next year as well. Budget is something we can be proud of. How do we fix this and move forward? We need to do what is best for the city, we are addressing the problem head on. We are self-insured we are liable for paying the insurance claims of our employees. This is true reality and recorded in the budget. I’m happy with the budget – we have to move forward and any spending has to be in the best interest of the city. Thank you for coming, sorry for the voice but I didn’t call out sick. Councilman Sims – July 2, 2014 meeting with the PBA. One week left to sign up for camp. Good job on the budget and thank you for coming. Please get home safe. Councilwoman Greenman – I respect you even if you don’t respect me. I want to thank Jim, CFO, I know you have spent many late nights. I would like 25 6/19/14 to thank people for attending tonight’s meeting and taking part in the meeting. I have listened to you and appreciate the passion that you bring to the issues. I know we will not agree on every issue. I want to address the unspoken audience. There are a lot of people who support us but do not come to the meetings. Some of those who are watching via video are put off by the large amount of rancor at these meetings. We are here for everyone. I don’t anyone to be afraid or feel uncomfortable to come here and express their feeling. Every citizen is entitled to come here and bring their concerns, you don’t need to be part of a political group to be heard. I think we have brought a lot of changes. You will see that a lot of things have taken place in the last few months. We have incredible talented people on our staff. Jim, Mr. Rottino good job, I appreciate our attorneys, Mr. Fernandez, Mr. Raso, Jackie the City Manager’s Office assistant, our new clerk, Debbie Karlsson and Regina. We are running more efficiently and working better with less money, have cleaned up legal cases, fixing financial mistakes, flooding issues are being fixed, tax appeal burden is being adjusted. All of the critics cannot dissuade us from completing our mission which is to promote positive changes for the city. Mayor Labrosse – Jim most professional budget I have seen and put in layman terms for everyone. Proud that this city received award for redevelopment plan, we came in first place in NJ. 150-170 Main Street went to Trenton last week for area in need of rehabilitation. Looking forward to having shovels in the ground. I was around for tax appeals, I was in favor for reassessment. I can’t go into detail on the group homes, there is a state statute on this so you can’t challenge it NJSA 40:55D-66.1, they are created as single family homes. Federal government pushed for this in the 1990’s. The city’s hands are tied it is a state issue. Good points were brought up tonight about this issue. Mr. Warden would not receive a response back from any council member because in this form of government personnel issues are not handled by the council, it should go through the city manager’s office. Meetings we all have to try and make every meeting. We are going to continue our search for a city manager will go out again. July 4 th fireworks are coming up. We need to bring people into the city and show them what a great place it is. The park is still in limbo right now. Safe trip home tonight. Thank you for coming. There being no further business meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Approved by Mayor and Council on August 18, 2014. ______________________________________ Mayor John P. Labrosse, Jr. _______________________________________ Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino _______________________________ Councilwoman Rose Greenman _______________________________________ Councilman David Sims 26 6/19/14  ________________________________ Councilman Leonardo Battaglia _________________________________ Deborah Karlsson, City Clerk 27 6/19/14