City Council

MINUTES June 21, 2007 Trenton Council Chamber 5:35 p.m. 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 21, 2007. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on June 15, 2007. A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:35 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Pintella, and, on roll call, the following members were present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. Ms. Staton entered the meeting at 5:48 p.m. After the roll call, invocation was given by Assistant Deputy City Clerk Penelope S. Edwards-Carter. The Clerk then led the assembly in the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The President asked for a moment of silence regarding Eric Snale who lost his life while serving the United States in Iraq. He also asked for a moment of silence regarding the loss of 9 firefighters in Charleston, South Carolina, in a tragic fire. BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER SYSTEM IN AND BY THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $5,500,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,500,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY OF FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Coston, 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. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. June 21, 2007 BY THE CLERK Proof of publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND WILLIE M. YOUNG FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Coston, 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. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. 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 “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XII OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON TO INCLUDE A DIVISION OF COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT”. RECEIVED AND FILED. The said ordinance was, on motion of Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Melone, 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. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. 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, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed and adopted. PASSED AND ADOPTED. June 21, 2007 BY THE CLERK Civil Action – in the matter of DIV-TIV, LLC v. Smith, et al. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civic Action – in the matter of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for FGC Commercial Mortgage Finance dba Fremont Mortgage vs. James Taliaferro, et al. Communication from Stewart’s Rootbeer, Thomas A. Lapiana, 578 Route 33, Hamilton, NJ – submitting Claim for lost of Restaurant and Ice Cream Business sales from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from Mercer County Planning Board submitting schedule for meeting on June 13, 2007 and Agenda. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Arnell B. Brown, 412 Latona Avenue, Ewing, NJ – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton (property Damages) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from Stark & Stark for Angela Liberman, 465 Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, NJ – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton (personal injury) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from State of New Jersey – submitting a No Further Acting Letter and Covenant Not to Sue concerning the location of one 6,000 gallon gasoline underground storage tank RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey – Site Characterization Work Plan Approval for the Mill Hill Family Center, 101 Oakland Street, Trenton, NJ RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from State of New Jersey – submitting a Local Finance Board Resolution reflecting the action the board took at the meeting on August 9, 2006. RECEIVED AND FILED. June 21, 2007 Communication from Willow H. Beasley, 208 Mulberry Street, Trenton, NJ – submitting a Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton (personal injury and property damages) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation – submitting Agenda for June, 2007 meeting. RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Kiernan & Associates for Susan Owens, 577 Ridgewood Terrace, Mt. Laurel, NJ – submitting Claim against the City of Trenton (personal injury and other) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from Mercer County Improvement Authority – submitting Agenda for June 12, 2007 meeting. RECEIVED AND FILED. Trenton Housing Authority – submitting Agenda for June 13, 2007 meeting RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting schedule for Board meetings for the month of June, 2007 RECEIVED AND FILED. Communication from Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky for Shawn Klinewski – submitting a Claim for damages against the City of Trenton (personal injury) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from Eva Grier, 656 Princeton Avenue, Trenton, NJ – submitting a Claim for damages against the City of Trenton (property damage) RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Civil Action – Two Subpoenas in the matter of Edward Flores vs. the City of Trenton and the Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Association Local No. 6 RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. June 21, 2007 Final Judgment – in the matter of Michael Guttman vs. Sonya A. Morgano et al. RECEIVED AND FILED. Copies of the above communication were sent to the Department of Law and Administration. Communication from New Jersey Transit – submitting a Public Hearing Notice for July 24, 2007 RECEIVED AND FILED. BY THE CLERK Penelope S. Edwards-Carter, Acting Deputy City Clerk – advising of Raffle License issued to Our Lady of the Angels Church, 19 Bayard Street, Trenton, New Jersey RECEIVED AND FILED. Penelope S. Edwards-Carter, Acting Deputy City Clerk – submitting report of revenue collected by the City Clerk’s Office for the months of March and April, 2007 RECEIVED AND FILED. BY MR. PINTELLA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-273 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES FOR THE 2007-2008 LICENSING PERIOD The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-274 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE NO. 1111-32-015-007 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Dinsha Bar & Grill, Inc., 900-902 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton, NJ. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-275 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-32-027-005 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Vega Star Realty, Inc., 620 S. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. June 21, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111- 32-159-009 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION W/BROAD PACKAGE LICENSE # 1111-32-191-005 FOR 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-276 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-034-007 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Capital Pub, Inc., 841 Genesee Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-277 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-33-067-002 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Pear, Inc., 406-408 N. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. June 21, 2007 At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111- 33-068-006 FOR 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-278 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-33-073 2007-2008, issued to Peter, Michael, 1058 S. Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111- 33-079-005 FOR 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111- 33-157-007 FOR 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-279 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-176-007 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Pat’s Original Diner, Inc., 1300 So. Broad Street, Trenton, New Jersey June 21, 2007 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-280 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-33-185-008 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Puerto Barrios Restaurant LLC, 845 Chambers Street, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-281 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-33-193-004 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Roman Hall, Inc., 100 Whittaker Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-282 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-197-010 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Timothy’s, Inc., 700-702 Roebling Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-283 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-33-219-007 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Distinct Property, Inc., 931-933 New York Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. June 21, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. COSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-284 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-33-247-006 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Sabor Latino Bar & Restaurant, Inc., 293 Ashmore Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-285 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111-33-249-008 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Choppy’s Gallera, Inc., 640 N. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111- 44-021-006 FOR 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-286 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE # 1111-44-038-005 FOR 2007-2008, issued to Nob & Nob, Inc., 1202-1204 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. June 21, 2007 At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE # 1111- 44-040-004 FOR 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled ”RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE NO. 1111-44-081-006 for 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE # 1111- 33-221-003 FOR LICENSING TERMS 2006-2007 AND 2007-2008” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-287 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE # 1111-33-070-003, issued to Moss-Gargione, Inc., 18 East Lafayette Street, Trenton, New Jersey The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Pintella – 6. The following was absent: Ms. Staton – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-288 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2007 APPROPRIATIONS June 21, 2007 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-289 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO CATALYST SOLUTIONS, INC., 50 EAST STATE STREET, SUITE 211, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AS NEEDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER BILLING OFFICE, in an amount not to exceed $289,926.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-290 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF TRENTON 2007 ACTION PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AS THE CITY’S COMBINED APPLICATION FOR THE 2007 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT YEAR, THE 2007 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT YEAR, AND THE 2007 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP YEAR. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-291 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-73 AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO CAP SERVICES, INC., 81 HECKEL STREET, BELLEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07109 FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEMOLITION, SITE CLEARANCE AND ASBESTOS REMOVAL AT 891-925 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NJ, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTION, in an amount not to exceed $365,000.00. 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. June 21, 2007 BY MS. LARTIGUE AND MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-292 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS #12-48 (EVEN #’S) TO THE CONTRACT WITH WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC., 1900 OLD CUTHBERT ROAD, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY, 08034 FOR A NEW BUILDING FOR THE WEST POLICE DISTRICT, in an amount not to exceed $161,654.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-293 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION OF THE CONTRACT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITH THE DAVIS GROUP, INC., 309 MARKET STREET, CAMDEN, NEW JERSEY 08102 TO PROVIDE SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT THE WATER WORKS DISTRIBUTION COMPLEX FOR THE WATER UTILITY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, in an amount not to exceed $125,099.52. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-294 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 TO GENERATE 2007 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER TAX BILLS The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-295 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER THREE TO THE CONTRACT WITH MARSHALL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES 529 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE, TRENTON, NJ 086611 FOR ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL, DUCTWORK, AND PIPING FOR THE ADA TOILET UPGRADES, AND COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT AND ENCLOSURE AT THE HISTORIC ELLARSLIE MANSION IN CADWALADER PARK, in the amount of $33,895.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. June 21, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE AND MR. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-296 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE AND TWO TO THE CONTRACT WITH MARSHALL INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES 529 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE, TRENTON, NJ 08611 TO PROVIDE FOR ADDITIONAL STRUCTURAL, DUCTWORK, AND PIPING FOR THE ADA TOILET UPGRADES, AND COOLING TOWER REPLACEMENT AND ENCLOSURE AT THE HISTORIC ELLARSLIE MANSION IN CADWALADER PARK, in an amount not to exceed $16,693.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-297 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ADVANCED STRIPING EQUIPMENT, INC. 8905 GURLEY ROAD, DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) THERMOPLASTIC PRE-MELTER TRAILER PACKAGE WITH THERMOPLASTIC APPLICATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF STREETS, in an amount not to exceed $40,595.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-298 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO KUEHNE COMPANY, 86 NORTH HACKENSACK AVENUE, SOUTH KEARNY, NEW JERSEY 07032-4675 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION AS NEEDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SEWER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $83,655.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. June 21, 2007 BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-299 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-300 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO J. VINCH & SONS, INC., P.O. BOX 5464, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08638 FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE EXCAVATION AND DISPOSAL OF CONCRETE AND MASONRY WALLS, PADS AND LOOSE CONCRETE, AND SILT FENCE INSTALLATION AT THE MAGIC MARKER SITE, 467 CALHOUN STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT” was to be considered by City Council. Ms. Lartigue asked Director Gonzalez if this resolution will complete the work on the Magic Marker Site, to which he responded by saying that this resolution will complete the project. This resolution will finalize the project to begin construction of the building. Construction on the project can only start when State of New Jersey Division of Environmental Protection tells us there is a no further action letter. The developer has signed the disposition agreement. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following was absent during voting: Mr. Segura – 1. The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. June 21, 2007 BY MR. MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-301 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS # 13-47 (ODD #’s) TO THE CONTRACT WITH WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC., 1900 OLD CUTHBERT ROAD, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY, 08034 FOR A NEW BUILDING FOR THE EAST POLICE DISTRICT, in an amount not to exceed $36,155.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella 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. 07-302 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT PASS THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AS PART OF THE CITIES READINESS INITIATIVE (CRI) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-303 - MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO LANDOLFI ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., 213 BUNTING AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08611 PROVIDE EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND REPAIRS AT THE TRENTON SEWER UTILITY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SEWER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION REJECTING PROPOSALS RECEIVED BY THE PROPOSAL COMMITTEE ON MAY 7, 2007, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE REMOVAL OF AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AT THE CITY OF TRENTON SIGN SHOP, 302 NORTH BROAD STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY” was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Mr. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. The following was absent during voting: Mr. Segura – 1. June 21, 2007 The President thereupon declared said motion adopted. ADOPTED - RESOLUTION WITHDRAWN. BY MR. BETHEA - RESOLUTION NO. 07-304 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO FREEHOLD CARTAGE INC., P.O. 5010, 825 HIGHWAY 33, FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY 07728, TO PROVIDE DAILY REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF LIQUID SLUDGE SOLIDS FROM THE DIGESTER TANKS AT THE TRENTON SEWER UTILITY 1502 LAMBERTON ROAD, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SEWER UTILITY, in a amount not to exceed $742,560.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-305 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5 ET SEQ TO AMERICAN WEAR, 261 NORTH 18TH STREET, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07017, TO PROVIDE UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICES TO SEWER UTILITY PERSONNEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, SEWER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-306 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AWARD OF AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT WITH CARROLL DEMOLITION, LLC, 4 YOUNGS ROAD, MERCERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08619, FOR EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF 72 HART AVENUE TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION, in an amount not to exceed $24,800.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. June 21, 2007 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-307 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO W.E. TIMMERMAN COMPANY, INC., 3554 ROUTE 22, WHITEHOUSE, NEW JERSEY 08888 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) NEW BROOM STREET SWEEPER WITH BELT CONVEYOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF STREET, in an amount not to exceed $144,000.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-308 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GENERAL CHEMICAL PERFORMANCE, 90 EAST HASLEY ROAD, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 TO PROVIDE ALUMINUM SULFATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $133,250.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-309 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ALTEC BUILDING SYSTEMS CORPORATION, 904 ATLANTIC AVENUE, POINT PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY 08742 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE BRIDGE TENDER’S HOUSE RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS, 233 WEST HANOVER STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF PLANNING, in an amount not to exceed $111,500.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-310 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO THE GREATER TRENTON AREA YMCA 43 PENNINGTON AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO PROVIDE POOL MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES & CULTURE, DIVISION OF RECREATION, in an amount not to exceed $191,259.00. June 21, 2007 The said resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-311 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION MAKING TEMPORARY CURRENT BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY 2008 MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, in the amount of $42,408,668.66. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-312 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION MAKING TEMPORARY UTILITY FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY 2008 MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY, in the amount of $12,254,290.13. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-313 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A ONE-YEAR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE MOTOROLA 800 MHz SZOLAR SMART ZONE UNIX BASE RADIO OPERATING SYSTEM FROM MOTOROLA CORPORATION, INC. THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $244,999.67. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. June 21, 2007 BY MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-314 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A- 20.5 ET. SEQ. TO SAFETY DOWN UNDER, INC. P.O. BOX 522, PITTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08867 TO PROVIDE PLAYGROUND AUDIT SERVICES AT VARIOUS PARKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES & CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, in an amount not to exceed $18,900.00. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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 MESSRS. COSTON AND MELONE – RESOLUTION NO. 07-315 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION HONORING BEVERLY JONES The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton – 6. The following abstained from voting: Mr. Pintella – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA Mr. Bethea introduced the following ordinance and moved for first reading, publication as provided by law, and passage thereon, which motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. The Clerk then read said ordinance by title: ORDINANCE 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 WHEREAS, the City of Trenton wishes to enter into a lease agreement with East State Street Limited Partnership for the leasing of the office space at 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 a Lease Agreement; and WHEREAS, rent in the amount of $7,956.75 per month plus insurance in the amount of $395.02 for a total of $8,351.77 will be paid starting July 1, 2007 through June 30,2008; 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 June 21, 2007 WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available for said purpose in the City’s budget Account Number 8-01- - 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 matter 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 thereon declared said motion adopted and the said ordinance passed on first reading. PASSED FIRST READING. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, that Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 319 East State Street, Trenton, new Jersey, be and the same is 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 JULY 19, 2007 BY MR. COSTON AND MS. STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-316 MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON APPROVING THE 2007-2008 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-317 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF A SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. June 21, 2007 BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-318 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE INSERTION OF SPECIAL ITEM OF REVENUE IN THE BUDGET OF A MUNICIPALITY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:4-87 (CHAPTER 159, P.L. 1948) The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. 07-319 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH JOSEPH JINGOLI & SON, INC., 3131 PRINCETON PIKE, LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR ALLEVIATING THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAKS. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Pintella and adopted with the following voting aye: Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 4. The following voted nay: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone – 3. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MESSRS. BETHEA AND SEGURA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-320 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH WATERS & BUGBEE, INC., 75 SOUTH GOLD DRIVE, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08691 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE ALLEVIATION OF THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAKS, in an amount not to exceed $78,458.56. 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 abstained from voting: Ms. Lartigue – 1. The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MR. BETHEA – RESOLUTION NO. 07-321 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH TED DOLCI, INC., 340 PATTERSON AVENUE, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08610 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON A EMERGENCY BASIS FOR ALLEVIATING THE EXTRAORDINARY INCREASE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE LEAKS, in an amount not to exceed $70,159.23. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone and adopted with the following voting aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 7. June 21, 2007 The President thereupon declared said resolution adopted. ADOPTED. BY MS. LARTIGUE AND STATON – RESOLUTION NO. 07-322 – MOVED ITS ADOPTION RESOLUTION HONORING ZACHARY CHESTER FOR HIS UNTIRING SELFLESS SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY. The above resolution was seconded by Mr. Melone 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. Ms. Lartigue announced that residents of the West Ward who have some questions, problems or complaints that they would like to share with City Council. After the President had asked if anyone wished to speak on any matter, Rev. Sadie Nash, 633 Edgewood Avenue, appeared and complained about the length of time that the Trenton Police Department take to respond to a problem in her neighborhood. APPEARED. Ms. Lartigue thanked Rev. Nash for coming before City Council. She also informed Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Chief of Staff, of various issues that have come before her, including the increased traffic off West State Street that back up to Rt. 29, and the increased drug activity on West State Street, particularly in areas that are being redeveloped. She would like to see that the ordinance regarding loitering be enforced if businesses or homes are being disputed. Ms. Lartigue would also like the Shade Tree Division look into tree trimming in the West Ward. Ms. Lartigue then asked Ltl. Vasquez, Trenton Police Department, to speak with Rev. Nash after this meeting to discuss her issues. Ms. Lartigue informed Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Chief of Staff, to inform Director Pucciatti, that the West Ward Advisory Board would like to discuss the list of boarded up buildings in the West Ward at the September meeting which will be the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30. There is also an issue of sub-division of properties in the West Ward. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, appeared and inquired about his asking about cats being licensed. He also complained about the high number of rental properties and the lack of police presence in his neighborhood. APPEARED. Marjorie Pinder, 757 Centre Street, appeared and asked about the renovations being done to the building located at the corner of Centre and Lalor Streets. She also inquired about when the Champale project will be started. APPEARED. June 21, 2007 Dennis Gonzalez, Acting Director of Housing and Development, responded to Ms. Pinder by saying that closing will be in this week regarding the properties that the City obtained regarding the Champale project. The properties that the City was not able to arrive at reasonable sale price with the property owners have been in the hands of our condemnation attorneys. Matters have been filed in the Superior Court. We expect within the next 2 to 4 weeks to get a Declaration of Taking which is a Judicial Order transferring ownership to the City of Trenton. Once that happens, an ordinance will be brought before City Council authorizing the conveyance of all properties needed for the Champale site. Ms. Coston asked Director Gonzalez how many properties would be going through the condemnation process, to which he responded the following: 717-719 Centre Street, 721 Centre Street, rear of 1014 Centre Street, rear of 1010 Centre Street and the Shelton properties. The City has closed on the following properties: 725 Centre Street and 739 Centre Street. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, appeared and complained about the heavy traffic on Lamberton Street. She inquired whether is was possible to have a four way stop installed on Federal between Cass and Bridge St. APPEARED. Mr. Coston asked Director Jackson if traffic could examine the possibility of installing stop signs on Federal Street. Deloris Harrison, 42 Coates Street, appeared and asked if someone could investigate the Whittaker Bar located on Whittaker Avenue. APPEARED. Members of City Council congratulated Fire Director Dennis Keenan on his retirement and thanked him for his 45 years of dedicated service to the City of Trenton. No one else appearing, motion was made by Mr. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. There were approximately seventy (70) people in attendance at this meeting. President Acting Deputy City Clerk