City Council

MINUTES September 20, 2007 Trenton Central High West Campus 1001 West State Street 5:55 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:55 p.m., Trenton Central High West Campus, located at 1001 West State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Staton. President Pintella arrived at 5:58 p.m. and announced that adequate public notice has been provided to the public specifying the time and place for this meeting in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The FY 2007 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 22, 2007. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on September 14, 2007. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue (via phone), Messrs. Melone, Segura and Ms. Staton Absent: Mr. Pintella (arrived at 5:58 p.m.) Invocation and Salute to the Flag was led by Acting Deputy Municipal Clerk Penelope S. Edwards-Carter. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on June 26, July 19 and August 16, 2007, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with, which motion carried by unanimous vote of those Councilmember’s present. Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE GRANTING A LONG-TERM TAX EXEMPTION TO K. HOVNANIAN AT TRENTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC WITH RESPECT TO BLOCK 11902, LOTS 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,12,13,14,15 AND 16 AND BLOCK 11903, LOTS 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 AND 14 PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ”. Antoinette Shelton, 74 Highland Avenue, appeared against K. Hovnanian receiving a tax exemption. Marjorie Pinder, 757 Centre Street, appeared and spoke in favor of K. Hovnanian receiving a tax exemption. Bill Kearny, Jr., 620 Riverside Avenue, appeared and feels that the City should be careful how they proceed with regards to the real estate market. Mr. Coston agreed to vote for a ten year exemption, but will not vote on future ordinances to extend the exemption past the ten years. Ms. Lartigue wants to be sure that the City of Trenton does not end up buying the property back from K. Hovnanian. Dennis Gonzalez, Assistant Business Administrator, responded by saying that with regards to K. Hovnanian, there will be a disposition agreement which will state all the safeguards in question, however, there is nothing in the agreement that states that the property will revert back to the City if there is a problem. MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 2 No one else appearing, the hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY TO K. HOVNANIAN AT TRENTON URBAN RENEWAL, LLC AND AMENDING THE DISPOSITION AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 11, 2005” Antoinette Shelton, 74 Highland Avenue, appeared and spoke against eminent domain, and that K. Hovnanian did not offer the property owners market value for their properties. No one else appearing, the hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Ms. Staton, seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO BAYVILLE HOLDINGS, LLC FOR 143-149 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 ET SEQ”. Jacqueline Blakely, 15 Fell Street, appeared and asked that City Council think about the many residents in the City before the vote is cast on this ordinance. Arnold Lakind, Esq., law firm of Szaferman Lakind, made a presentation regarding the Broad Street Bank building. Marjorie Pinder, 757 Centre, Street, and Bill Kearny, 1620 Riverside Drive, appeared and spoke against Bayville receiving a 40 year tax abatement. Bill Kearny, 1620 Riverside Avenue, appeared and spoke against Bayville receiving a tax abatement. Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, appeared and requested that City Council consider attaching a clause that would keep Bayville committed to the City for the 40 years. Mr. Coston replied by saying that according to an HMFA official, a clause could not be attached being they are supplying the financing. MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING No one else appearing, the hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Mr. Bethea Absent: None Abstain: None Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THE PORTION OF MLK/JEFFERSON SCHOOL SITE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY SCHOOLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION FROM THE TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION KNOWN GENERALLY ON THE TAX MAPS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON AS BLOCK 8903, LOT 35”. No one appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Mr. Melone, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura and Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: Ms. Staton Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER XIV, “TRAFFIC” No one appearing to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL CLERK, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME” Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator, informed City Council that the proposed ordinance would change the range from $64,628 - $83,973 to $57,676 - $77,379. No one else appeared to speak, motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Councilmember’s present. The said ordinance was then lost with the following vote: Ayes: Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone and Segura Absent: None Abstain: None MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 4 Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE CREATING THE POSITION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME”. Bill Kearny, 1620 Riverside Drive, appeared and questioned whether this was an existing position. No one else appearing, motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Staton, that hearing on the above ordinance be closed, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Councilmember’s present. The said ordinance was then lost with the following vote: Ayes: Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura Absent: None Abstain: None COMMUNICATIONS: Received and noted for the record: Maisha Lynn Coon, 242 E. Hanover Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) Alexander Johnson, 57 Capital Street, Paulsboro – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) Mary Baker, 322 South Broad Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Karen Ellis vs. Michael Davis, et al. Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Gerald Lane vs. Samuel Pierkasky, et al. General Services Administration, 1500 E. Bannister Rd., Kansas City, MO – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) The Tyree Company, Burlington, - enclosing copy of the Biennial Certification Monitoring Report for a Ground Water Classification Exception Area. Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – enclosing copy of “Innovations in Zoning for Smart Growth”. Public Service Electric and Gas – informing of proposed solar energy program and an associated cost recovery mechanism. Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 2007-4 adopted at a meeting held on August 9, 2007. Keep It Green, 142 W. State Street, Trenton – requesting the consideration of a resolution in support of the Green Acres, Farmland, Blue Acres, and Historic Preservation Bond Act of 2007. Mercer County Board of Taxation – submitting report of 2007 Abstract of Ratables and 2007 Mercer County Tax Monies & Ratables Synopsis. MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MINUTES PAGE 5 RESOLUTION NO. 07-519 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO GREENE GROUNDS KEEPING, 49 SHERBROOKE ROAD, EWING TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08638 TO PROVIDE GROUNDS KEEPING SERVICE AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in the amount not to exceed $37,550.00. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-520 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF WIRELESS DEVICES AND SERVICES (WIRELESS BACKHAUL) FROM THE CITY HALL TO 44 SOUTH CLINTON AVENUE (NJDOP) TO THE EAST DISTRICT AND ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $62,765.00. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-521 - RESOLUTION REJECTING A BID PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 ET. SEQ. FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SPECIFIED COMPUTER HARDWARE FOR THE CAD SYSTEM FOR POLICE, FIRE AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 6 RESOLUTION NO. 07-522 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PEPCO ENERGY SERVICES, INC., 1300 NORTH 17TH STREET, SUITE 1600, ARLINGTON, VA 2209 TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER ELECTRICITY AT THE WATER UTILITY AND SEWER UTILITY FACILITIES AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-272, in an amount not to exceed $1,212,750. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-523 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO TARIFF BILLING SPECIALISTS, CORP. (TBS), 23 TAMARACK ROAD, MONROE TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY 08831 TO PROVIDE VOICE AND DATA LINE EVALUATIONS AND AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESSING ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-524 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO R.E. CARROLL, INC., 1570 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE, TRENTON, NJ 08638, FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF 5/8” X ¾” SR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT WATER METERS AND ¾” SR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT 4 WHEEL HIGH SIGNIFICANCE TOUCH READS (ECR), FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $206,620. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None MNUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 7 RESOLUTION NO. 07-525 - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Sam Gottesman – in the amount of $175 for premises at 6 Tyrell Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-526 - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Sam Gottesman – in the amount of $175 for premise at 404 N. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-527 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH USA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC., 344 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NJ 08618 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF A RELICT UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK AND RELATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $55,438. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-528 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2007 APPROPRIATIONS RESERVES. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 8 RESOLUTION NO. 07-529 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-511 ENTITLED “RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-071-009 FOR 2007-2008.” Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-530 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #0001 TO THE CONTRACT WITH CREATIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR THE CLEANING OF THREE 75 FOOT DIAMETER DIGESTERS, in the amount not to exceed $111,109. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-531 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY FOR NECESSARY REARRANGEMENT OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND SEWERAGE COLLECTION FACILITIES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-532 - RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING A PLACE-TO- PLACE TRANSFER AND LICENSE SUSPENSION AGREEMENT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE NO. 1111-33-157-008, NANO GOMEZ, INC., FORMERLY FELIX-NANO, INC., T/A CARIBBEAN BAR & GRILL, 330 MULBERRY STREET Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 9 RESOLUTION NO. 07-533 - RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SFY 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON CURRENT FUND FOR GRANT APPROPRIATIONS. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-534 - RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SFY 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON UTILITY BUDGETS. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-535 - RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SFY 2008 TEMPORARY BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON CURRENT FUND. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-536 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FOR THE FY 2007 APPROPRIATION RESERVES. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 10 At this time according to the docket, a resolution entitled “RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO THINK PAVERS HARDSCAPING, LLC, 44 COOPER STREET, SUITE 203, WOODBURY, NEW JERSEY 08096 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUBLIC PLAZA AT THE CORNER OF PENNINGTON AVENUE AND NORTH WILLOW STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF PLANNING”, was to be considered by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, that the said resolution be withdrawn, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Councilmember’s present. RESOLUTION NO. 07-537 - 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. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-538 - 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 BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION, 601 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 550W, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 TO PROVIDE ON CALL CONSULTING SERVICES IN AREAS AS IT RELATES TO THE WATER UTILITY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, in an amount not to exceed $65,000. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-539 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON OCCUPATIONAL & CORPORATE HEALTH, 2 HAMILTON HEALTH PLACE, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08690 TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS REQUIRED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, in an amount not to exceed $338,000. Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator, informed City Council that the bid was advertised as a competitive contract, which means price and other factors were considered in the award of the contract. In FY2007, aside from the capitated rate that Capital Health was paid, they were paid an additional $1,472,000 for other services that were provided. There were also several complaints from the unions regarding quality of service, all of which were verified. One of the reasons that Robert Wood Johnston was chosen was that they are willing and able to do drug testing, employee testing, etc., and are willing to come to our facility. MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 11 Ms. Feigenbaum stated that the three bids received were from the Robert Wood Johnson Corporate Health Center, their Corporate Health Center, Capital Health Systems Corporate Health Center, which is our current carrier, as well as Professional Health Services of Lawrenceville. Several members of City Council expressed concern with this contract being awarded to a hospital outside of the City of Trenton. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Bethea, Coston and Melone Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-540 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF COPPER SULFATE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $21,500. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-541 - 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 BIRDSALL ENGINEERING, INC. (BEI), 611 INDUSTRIAL WAY WEST, EATONTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07724-2213, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS TO CONDUCT CONCRETE SAMPLING AT THE CLINTON COMMERCE CENTER AND STORCELLA SITES, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $50,567.45. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 12 RESOLUTION NO. 07-542 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO R.W.V. LAND 7 LIVESTOCK SOUTH, INC., P.O. BOX 1323, JACKSON, NEW JERSEY 08527, FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OR THE REMOVAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $77,000. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-543 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO USA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC., 344 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR REMEDIATION, REPORTING AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AT THE FORMER MERCER BUS GARAGE, 1132 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $128,076. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-544 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT THROUGH A NON-FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS WITH VERIZON, INC., NATIONAL CONTRACTS REPOSITORY, MC:HQW021.25, 700 HIDDEN RIDGE, IRVING, TEXAS 75038 TO PROVIDE NON-VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, in an amount not to exceed $383,711.76. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-545 - 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 PENNONI ASSOCIATES, INC., 210 MALAPARDIS ROAD, SUITE 104, CEDAR KNOLLS, NEW JERSEY 07927 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM, ROADWAY AND PARKING AREA IN THE CADWALADER PARK MAINTENANCE YARD FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES & CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, in an amount not to exceed $27,280. MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 13 Adoption of the said resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-546 - 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 ENVIROSURE, INC., P.O. BOX 731, WEST CHESTER, PA 1938100731 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS TO CONDUCT A SITE INVESTIGATION AT THE FEDERATED METALS PROPERTY, 300 AND 301 ENTERPRISE AVENUE, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $19,610. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-547 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 07-459 WHICH AWARDED A CONTRACT TO NET EVES SECURITY, 35 N. MIDDAUGH STREET, UNIT 2A, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876 FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION OF VIDEO CAMERAS AND A VIDEO RECORDING SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 225 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-548 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO TRAP ROCK INDUSTRIES, INC., P.O. BOX 419, KINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 08528 TO PROVIDE VARIOUS BITUMINOUS CONCRETE MIXTURES, AS NEEDED, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF STREETS, in an amount not to exceed $300,000. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 20, 2007 MEETING PAGE 14 RESOLUTION NO. 07-549 – RESOLUTION APPOINTING JUANITA M. JOYNER TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AS ACTING MUNICIPAL CLERK OF THE CITY OF TRENTON EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2007. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: None RESOLUTION NO. 07-550 - RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE TRENTON HOUSING AUTHORITY. Adoption of the above resolution was moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura and adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: None Abstain: Ms. Lartigue PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Algernon Ward, 688 Martin Luther King Blvd., appeared and thanked everyone for their support of Jena 6. Marjorie Pinder, 757 Centre Street, appeared and said that the crossing guard at Rt. 129 and Lalor Street should be paid by the State of New Jersey since the road is owned by the State of New Jersey. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, appeared and expressed her displeasure at the fact that the problems that were being had with Capital Health Center was not brought to the attention of City Council. She also expressed concern with the gangs that are coming into the City. Bill Kearny, 1620 Riverside Avenue, appeared and stated that the following should apply with the enforcement of laws in the City, “enforcement without corruption”. Algernon Ward, 688 Martin Luther King Blvd., appeared and asked why the resolution regarding the park on Pennington Avenue was withdrawn., to which Mr. Pintella informed him that there will be a workshop on September 25 to discuss this item. Ms. Lartigue was disconnected from the phone at 7:40 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________ _______________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA PENELOPE S. EDWARDS-CARTER President Acting Municipal Clerk