City Council

Trenton, New Jersey, December 7, 2006 President Pintella announced that adequate public notice has been provided to the public specifying the time and place for this meeting in accordance with Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, approved on October 21, 1975 and effective January 19, 1976. The FY 2006 annual notice was mailed to the Times and the Trentonian, posted on the first floor bulletin board in City Hall, and filed in the City Clerk’s Office on June 29, 2006. The agenda for said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on December 1, 2006. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Pintella, and, on roll call, the following answered present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. After the roll call, invocation was given by Acting Deputy City Clerk Penelope S. Edwards-Carter. The Clerk then led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. At this time, Councilman Melone honored Carlos Negron, Francisco Frezdo, Winston Thomas, and Louis Gonzalez for their heroic actions on saving lives at the tragic fire on December 4. City Council honored Francis Blanco, former Director of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture, and showed their appreciation for her dedication to the City of Trenton. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES TO BAYVILLE HOLDINGS, LLC FOR TEMPORARY PARKING PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-22(j)”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Pintella, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing, motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. December 7, 2006, Page 2 BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA WITH NEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing, motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE HUMBOLDT/SWEETS REDEVELOPMENT AREA KNOWN AS 121 (AFT) NEW ROSE STREET, BLOCK 6810, LOT 12 FROM THE TUXEDO CLUB”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Pintella, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing, motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. December 7, 2006, Page 3 BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “REVISED STATE FISCAL YEAR 2007 ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14b and N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.15ab)”. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Pintella, advanced to second reading, read by title, and announcement was then made by President Pintella of public hearing thereon. No one appearing, motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED – HEARING CLOSED. The said ordinance was then considered, passed and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. BY THE CLERK Communication from Emma H. Harrington, 32 N. Hermitage Avenue, Trenton – submitting claim for Damages against the City of Trenton (property damage) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of D & S TSC LLC vs. John H. Davis, his heirs, devisees and personal representatives and his, her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest City of Trenton, et als RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of MidFirst Bank vs. Robert O’Donnell; et al RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. December 7, 2006, Page 4 Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of K & D TSC LLC vs. William A. Wilson, Jr., his heirs, devisees and personal representatives and his, her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest City of Trenton, et als RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Departments of Law and Administration. Communication from D & R Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission – advising of a meeting re-scheduled for November 21, 2006. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Township of South Brunswick – submitting a copy of a Resolution Responding to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed Route 92 RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Wilentz Goldman & Spitzer P.A. – submitting a closing transcript for the matter of City of Trenton, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey $24,295,218 Bond Anticipation Notes – October 12, 2006 RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Comcast – submitting a report on price revisions that are scheduled for January, 2007 for the City of Trenton customers RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection – submitting a Notice of Deficiency, Remedial Investigation report/remedial action work plan for former Exxon Service Station RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from New Jersey Department of Transportation – advising of a meetings schedule for December 12, 2006. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from ENSR – advising of their application submitted by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corporation (Transco) for a permit or approval to the Land Use Regulation Program to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – submitting an updated brochure listing the fee structure and subsidies available to municipalities in the counties of Burlington, Camden, Gloucester & Mercer. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection – submitting Preliminary Assessment report approval for R.E. Michael Co., 827 New York Avenue, Trenton, NJ RECEIVED AND FILED. December 7, 2006, Page 5 Communication from State of New Jersey, Department of Transportation – submitted a letter advising the City of Trenton that it was selected to receive funding from the NJ Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2007 for E. State Street in the amount of $454,000.00. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Taxation – submitting a letter advising the Alcoholic Beverage License No. 1111-33- 142-005 was seized on November 14, 2006. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey, Department of the Treasury, Division of Taxation – submitting a letter advising the Alcoholic Beverage License No. 1111-33- 140-002 was seized on November 14, 2006. RECEIVED AND FILED. The City Clerk’s Office - submitting report for bid received by the Proposal Committee on November 27, 2006. RECEIVED AND FILED. The City Clerk’s Office - submitting report of revenue collected by the City Clerk’s Office for the month of October, 2006. RECEIVED AND FILED. The City Clerk’s Office - submitting report of revenue collected by the City Clerk’s Office for the month of November, 2006. BY MR. PINTELLA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-697 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION INTRODUCTION OF THE FY 2007 MUNICIPAL BUDGET FY 2007 Municipal Budget of the City of Trenton, County of Mercer for the fiscal year 2007. Revenue and Appropriation Summaries Summary of Revenues Anticipated FY 2007 FY 2006 1. Surplus 6,000,000 8,000,000 2. Total Miscellaneous Revenues 126,619,933 124,945,047 3. Receipts from Delinquent Taxes 1,890,790 2,154,780 4. a) Local Tax for Municipal Purposes 42,624,467 42,190,849 b) Addition to Local District School Tax 2,766,140 1,285,124 Tot Amt to be Raised by a Taxes for Support of Muni. Budget 45,390,607 43,475,973 Total General Revenues 179,901,269 178,575,800 December 7, 2006, Page 6 Summary of Appropriations FY 2007 Budget Final 2006 Budget 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 93,637,914 89,859,288 Other Expenses 63,732,853 68,631,467 2. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 2,477,083 2,645,035 3 Capital Improvements 0 0 4. Debt Service (Include for School Purposes) 18,344,436 15,471,902 5. Reserve for Uncollected Taxes 1,708,983 1,968,108 Total General Appropriations 179,901,269 178,575,800 Total Number of Employees 1,444 1,449 2007 Dedicated Water Utility Budget Summary of Revenues Anticipated FY 2007 FY 2006 1. Surplus 8,139,323 5,285,261 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 27,465,867 26,130,000 3. Deficit (General Budget) 0 0 4. Additional Rents 2,500,000 0 Total Revenues 38,105,190 31,415,261 Summary of Appropriations FY 2007 Budget Final FY 2006 Budget 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 7,628,305 7,618,307 Other Expenses 13,882,192 12,832,289 2. Capital Improvements 1,026,358 839,530 3. Debt Service 7,879,849 7,466,781 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 1,446,717 1,416,585 5. Surplus (General Budget) 6,241,769 1,241,769 Total Appropriations 38,105,190 31,415,261 Total Number of Employees 166 189 2007 Dedicated Sewer Utility Budget Summary of Revenues Anticipated FY 2007 FY 2006 1. Surplus 2,677,784 2,183,438 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 12,731,900 15,592,400 3. Sewer Capital Surplus 0 407,316 4. Deficit (General Budget) 0 0 Total Revenues 15,409,684 15,183,154 Summary of Appropriations FY 2007 Budget Final FY 2006 Budget 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 3,425,727 3,363,487 Other Expenses 6,583,353 6,291,907 2. Capital Improvements 61,485 61,485 3. Debt Service 561,808 407,316 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 577,311 558,959 5. Surplus (General Budget) 4,200,000 4,500,000 Total Appropriations 15,409,684 15,183,154 Total Number of Employees 64 64 December 7, 2006, Page 7 2007 Dedicated Parking Utility Budget Summary of Revenues Anticipation FY 2007 FY 2006 1. Surplus 252,444 337,147 2. Miscellaneous Revenues 1,567,499 851,009 3. Parking Capital Surplus 0 152,166 4. Additional Parking Fees 0 783,101 5. Deficit (General Budget) 0 0 Total Revenues 1,819,943 2,123,423 Summary of Appropriations FY 2007 Budget Final FY 2006 Budget 1. Operating Expenses: Salaries & Wages 246,899 244,815 Other Expenses 1,098,417 1,141,191 2. Capital Improvements 0 0 3. Debt Service 233,312 296,276 4. Deferred Charges & Other Appropriations 41,315 41,141 5. Surplus (General Budget) 200,000 400,000 Total Appropriations 1,819,943 2,123,423 Total Number of Employees 6 6 Balance of Outstanding Debt General + School Water Utility Sewer Utility Parking Utility Interest 10,394,393 2,968,527 365,908 63,312 Principal 7,950,043 4,911,322 195,900 170,000 Outstanding 165,671,912 65,373,126 7,410,000 1,245,000 The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-698 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE. (From: V.I. & J.C., Inc., To: Jasbir S. Sethi, Formerly 701 Whittaker Avenue) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following voted nay: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-699 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR 2005-2006 (Jasbir S. Sethi, t/a Punjabi Boys Liquors, Inc., Formerly 701 Whittaker Ave.) December 7, 2006, Page 8 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following voted nay: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-700 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION, UNDER A STATE GRANT, AND THE CITY OF TRENTON DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, TO PROVIDE A SCOPE OF SERVICES, FOR THE 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS PROGRAMS The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-701 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH KRAFT POWER CORP., 241 WEST PARKWAY, POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444-998 FOR THE REPAIR OF THE NATURAL GAS FUELED ENGINE AT THE TRENTON WATER FILTRATION PLANT The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-702 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HATCH MOTT MACDONALD, 27 BLEEKER STREET, MILLBURN, NJ 07041 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN AND FOR A FIELD SURVEY AND WATER UTILITY MAPPING PROJECT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. December 7, 2006, Page 9 BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-703 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SONY BRAND CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA Mr. Bethea introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Melone. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY AMENDING ORDINANCE #06-70 WHICH ESTABLISHED RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE CITY’S WATER UTILITY IN ORDER TO ALSO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM WATER RATES FOR PUBLIC FIRE PROTECTION IN THE CITY AND IN THE TOWNSHIPS OF EWING, HAMILTON, HOPEWELL AND LAWRENCE WHEREAS, the City of Trenton (the “City”) adopted Ordinance #06-70 on September 7, 2006 to provide for uniform rates in connection with the operation of the City’s Water Utility System whether that service is provided within the City or within the Townships of Ewing, Hamilton, Hopewell and Lawrence (the “Townships”); and WHEREAS, that ordinance provided in Schedule D for rates regarding public fire protection but indicated that such charge was for users in the Townships and not in the City; and WHEREAS, the City desires to provide that the rates charged for such public fire protection will be the same for all users whether within the Townships or within the City; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton as follows: Section 1. Schedule D of ordinance #06-70 adopted September 7, 2006 is hereby amended and shall read as follows: “Public Fire Protection for All Users Within the Townships and City of Trenton Quarterly charge per hydrant $42.96 Quarterly charge per inch-foot $20.56 per 1,000 inch feet for all mains 6: diameter and over” The rates charged as provided for herein shall be effective as of September 27, 2006. Section 2. All other provisions of ordinance #06.70 which revise the water rates and Section 15-7 of the codified ordinances of the City establishing water rates and charges shall remain as adopted in ordinance #06-70. December 7, 2006, Page 10 Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect immediately as provided by law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Bethea was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the same ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator, appeared and informed Trenton City Council that they are addressing the amended ordinance which adds the city public water system, i.e. the hydrants and fire hydrant lines. We will be paying the Trenton Water Works which will be a one time impact on the city in the amount of $900,000 on our budget. The $900,000 increase in this years budget, compared to last years budget, was not anticipated. In order to maintain the rate equalization, we need to bill ourselves and provide that money to Trenton Water Works, which comes to almost four cents on the budget. This came about because of a complaint that was filed by the Townships of Hamilton and Lawrence. APPEARED. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, be and the same hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - HEARING DECEMBER 21, 2006 BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-704 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY STATE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, NJ SHORE PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $875,000.00 FOR THE MARINE TERMINAL PARK BULKHEAD. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 06-705 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES (Krol Realtors - $175.00) December 7, 2006, Page 11 The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-706 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY FOB CITY OF TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE UNIFORMS FOR RECRUIT CLASS #96 & 97. (Samzies Uniforms - $76,612.50) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 06-707 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF LABOR UNIFORMS FOR THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON (The Liberty Store - $27,973.66) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-708 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF WORK SHOES FOR THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON (The Liberty Store - $35,711.10) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. December 7, 2006, Page 12 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-709 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE INSPECTION, DISASSEMBLY, REHABILITATION AND RE-ASSEMBLY OF FIVE (5) PUMPS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY (A.C. Schultes - $49,310.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-710 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE NTI GROUP, 15301 VENTURA BOULEVARD, BUILDING B, SUITE 300, SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403 TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. (In an amount not to exceed $58,000.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-711 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SFY 2007 TEMPORARY BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON CURRENT FUND The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA Mr. Bethea introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read ordinance by title: ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-077 AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND EAST STATE STREET LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PROPERTY OF 222 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 December 7, 2006, Page 13 WHEREAS, on October 5, 2006 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 06-077 a lease agreement with the East State Street Limited Partnership for the property of 222 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08608; and WHEREAS, the space will be used by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health for administrative offices and public health clinics under the terms of the lease agreement; and WHEREAS, insurance has increased from $376.21 to $395.02 per month plus the rent in the amount of $7,725 per month for the total of $8,120.02 per month starting as of November 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Trenton to extend its Lease Agreement with East State Street Limited Partnership; and WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available for said purposes in the City’s budget Account Number 7-01- - 55-5530-285. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Trenton, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Lease Agreement on file in the City Clerk’s Office, on behalf of the City of Trenton, in the manner prescribed by law. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Bethea was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the same ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, be and the same hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - HEARING DECEMBER 21, 2006 BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 06-712 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MEMO OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON, TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A TRUANCY PROGRAM FOR THE CITIZENS OF TRENTON. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. December 7, 2006, Page 14 BY MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 06-713 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF MILADY GONZALEZ AS CUSTODIAN OF THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR’S PETTY CASH FUND REPLACING TYWANA SMITH. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-714 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES TO MWH AMERICAS, PARK 80 WEST, PLAZA II, 4TH FLOOR, SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SYSTEM RELIABILITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE REPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. ($181,200.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA AND MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 06-715 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CLARKE, CATON & HINTZ, STATION PLACE, 400 SULLIVAN WAY, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08628 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE IKE WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES & CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. ($87,050.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-716 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY SCHOOL OF NURSING, P.O. BOX 7718, EWING, N.J. 08628 TO PROVIDE CLINICAL CARE SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. December 7, 2006, Page 15 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-717 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO SUSAN MAXMAN & PARTNERS, LTD, 1600 WALNUT STREET, 2ND FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR MASONRY RESTORATION WORK AT THE WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES & CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $24,600.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-718 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO TONYA BELLAMY, 52 MELBOURNE LANE, WILLINGBORO, N.J. 08046 AS AN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN’S FUTURE INITIATIVE, CENTRAL INTAKE OFFICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $25,200.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON AND MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-719 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HANSON AGGREGATES BMC, INC., 852 SWAMP ROAD, P.O. BOX 196, PENNS PARK, P.A. 18943 TO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 450 TONS OF BITUMINOUS STOCKPILE PATCHING MATERIAL (COLD PATCH) TO BE PICKED UP AS NEEDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. December 7, 2006, Page 16 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 06-720 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO AMERICAN WATER, 1025 LAUREL OAK ROAD, VOORHEES, NEW JERSEY 08043, FOR A PROGRAM TO TRENTON WATER WORKS CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION CONCERNING WATER/SEWER LINE RESPONSIBILITY AND CUSTOMER RELIEF FROM REPAIR COSTS The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Coston and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-721 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TRENTON MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL FINANCE BOARD PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:2-7(d), N.J.S.A. 40A:2-11(c) AND N.J.S.A. 40A:3-1 et seq. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA AND MS. LARTIGUE – RESOLUTION NO. 06-722 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO APPROVE A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE FY 2007 The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. December 7, 2006, Page 17 BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-723 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO APPROVE A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE FY 2007 The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-724 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES TO APPROVE SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE FY 2007 BUDGET The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE Ms. Lartigue introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME The City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey does ordain as follows: 1. That said Ordinance, recognizing the position, title and salary range as duly created and existing in the City of Trenton, the following be either deleted, amended or supplemented as herewith set forth. SUPPLEMENT SCHEDULE A Deputy Director of Human Services $71,136 - $92,429 2. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage by Council or twenty (20) after approval by the Mayor, whichever comes first. December 7, 2006, Page 18 On roll call, the above motion by Ms. Lartigue was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the same ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, be and the same hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - HEARING DECEMBER 21, 2006 BY MR. COSTON Mr. Coston introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Ms. Staton. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE O3-7 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING CERTAIN POSITIONS, FIXING SALARY RANGES THEREFORE AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE RANGES FOR AFSCME LOCAL #2286.” The City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey does ordain as follows: An Ordinance amending Ordinance 03-7 entitled “An Ordinance continuing certain positions, fixing salary ranges therefore, and setting forth certain terms for the implementation of these ranges for AFSCME #2286, adopted January 8, 2003 and the same is hereby amended as follows: 1. That in said Ordinance, recognizing the position, title and salary range as duly created and implemented in the City of Trenton, the following be either deleted, amended or supplemented as herewith set forth. SUPPLEMENT SCHEDULE A TITLE RANGE # SALARY Data Processing Technician 44 $37,034 - $58,904 2. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30)days after final passage by Council or twenty (20) days after approval by the Mayor, whichever comes first. On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. December 7, 2006, Page 19 The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the same ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, be and the same hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - HEARING DECEMBER 21, 2006 BY MR. COSTON Mr. Coston introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 03-92 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING CERTAIN POSITIONS, FIXING SALARY RANGES THEREFORE AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH THE AFSCME LOCAL #2281.” The City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey does ordain as follows: That Ordinance 03-92 entitled, “An Ordinance creating certain positions, fixing salary ranges therefore, and setting forth certain regulations for the implementation of these ranges for AFSCME #2281, adopted August 7, 2003, be and the same is hereby amended as follows: 1. That said Ordinance, recognizing the positions, titles and salary ranges as fully created and implemented in the City of Trenton, the following be either deleted, amended or supplemented as herewith set forth. DELETE SCHEDULE A TITLE RANGES Assistant Supervisor of Motor Pool $44,089 - $59,140 SUPPLEMENT SCHEDULE A Coordinator of Motor Vehicle Repair $44,089 - $59,140 2. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage by Council or twenty (20) days after approval by the Mayor, whichever comes first. December 20, 2006, Page 20 On roll call, the above motion by Mr. Coston was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the same ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Staton, that Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, be and the same hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - HEARING DECEMBER 21, 2006 BY MS. LARTIGUE Ms. Lartigue introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Ms. Staton. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF AIDE TO COUNCILPERSON, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME ($28,808 - $48,499) The City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey does ordain as follows: 1. The attached schedule showing the salary range for Aide to Councilperson be recognized as duly created and existing in the City of Trenton. 2. That the salary shall be effective only upon the availability of funds as appropriated in the budget or budgets, including the temporary budget, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Trenton. TITLE SALARY Aide to Councilperson $28,808 - $48,499 Salary Schedule 2006 Range 25, AFSCME Local 2286 Minimum 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th Maximum $28,808 $32,515 $36,222 $37,976 $39,730 $41,484 $43,237 $44,992 $46,746 $48,499 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage by Council or twenty (20) days after approval by the Mayor, whichever comes first. On roll call, the above motion by Ms. Lartigue was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. December 7, 2006, Page 21 The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the same ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Staton, that Thursday, December 21, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey, be and the same hereby fixed as the time and place where said ordinance will be further considered on second reading and final passage and the Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish said ordinance and give public notice of its introduction and passage on first reading according to law, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - HEARING DECEMBER 21, 2006 BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-725 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO W. REED GUSCIORA, 321 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $10,000.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-726 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ASHLEY HUTCHINSON, 15 HAGEMOUNT AVENUE, HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $20,000.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-727 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO ALFRED B. VUOCOLO, 1083 LAWRENCE ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $20,000.00) December 7, 2006, Page 22 The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 06-728 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO LENORE HANNAH, P.O. BOX 23, TITUSVILLE, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROSECUTORIAL SERVICES IN TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $10,000.00) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 06-729 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION APPOINTING SANDRA E. BISHOP AS A MEMBER OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, Trenton, appeared and spoke of her concerns regarding the increase of property taxes, and that we are responsible for our children’s actions. APPEARED. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, East Ward, Wilber Section, Trenton, appeared and submitted pictures showing the horrendous condition of some of the properties on Walnut Avenue. Mr. Clark feels that the Inspections Department needs to be revamped. APPEARED. Donald Brokate, 104 Cornwall Avenue, Trenton, appeared and spoke of his concerns regarding slum landlords in the City of Trenton, especially with regards to 23 Delawareview Avenue and 108-110 Overbrook Avenue, which are owned by absentee landlords. APPEARED. Councilman Pintella responded by saying that the City Council responds daily to problems that occur in the City of Trenton and that the public needs to contact their representative as soon as the problems arise. December 7, 2006, Page 23 Councilman Melone thanked Mr. Clark for bringing issues to the City Council. He and Leonard Pucciatti, Director of Inspections, have met on several occasions regarding strengthening the current landlord ordinance. No one else appearing, motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to adjourn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED. Adjourned at 6:30 p.m. There were approximately seventy-five (75) people in attendance at this meeting. President Acting Deputy City Clerk