City Council
Regular MeetingTrenton, NJ · November 20, 2007
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
November 20, 2007
Trenton Council Chamber
4:00 p.m.
A joint Conference and Regular Public Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 4:30 p.m., at City Council Chambers,
319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by President
Paul M. Pintella, who announced that adequate public notice had 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 21, 2007. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on
November 16, 2007.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston (via phone), Messrs. Melone and Segura,
Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
SCHEDULING OF HEARING DATE OF APPEAL OF LANDMARKS
DECISION:
City Council will schedule a hearing date of January TBA.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Adoption of the following resolution authorizing executive session was moved by
Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried by unanimous vote of Council
members present.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL TO PERMIT DISCUSSION OF PENDING LITIGATION
BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:4-12 et seq. the public is hereby
excluded from the following discussions;
- the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of
individual privacy.
- involving the employment, appointment, termination of employment,
terms and conditions of employment, evaluation of the performance
of, promotion or discipling of any specific prospective public officer
or employee or current public officer or employee employed or
appointed by the public body, unless all the individual employees or
appointees whose rights could be adversely affected request in writing
that such matter or matters be discussed at a public meeting
Joseph Santiago & Richard Laird
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contents of these discussions will be
disclosed to the public upon the determination of City Council and to the extent that the
need for confidentiality no longer exists.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Presentation by David Hurwitz, President of Business Development, E-Path
Communications, Inc., and James Damron, Coordinator of MIS regarding
“Wireless Trenton”.
Briefing on Trigen Resolution was made by Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator
and Dennis Gonzalez, Assistant Business Administrator.
Docket Review
Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff
Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator
Docket items were reviewed and discussed by City Council.
The meeting recessed at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:25 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
A moment of silence was observed to acknowledge the passing of Mr. Jerold Eure.
Approval of the following City Council meeting minutes was moved by Mr.
Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, and carried by unanimous vote of those
Councilmember’s present: Executive Session – January 4, 18, 23 and October 30, 2007;
Conference – September 18, 28, October 2, 16, 23 and 30, 2007; Regular Public
Meetings – October 4, 18 and November 1, 2007.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled
“ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION
AGREEMENT AND THE SALE OF PROPERTY TO RABARA-BROKATE
PROPERTIES”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject.
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. Melone, seconded by
Mr. Segura, and carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled
“BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
WATER LINES AND DELIVERY SYSTEM IN AND BY THE CITY OF TRENTON,
IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $3,500,000
THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $3,500,000 BONDS OR
NOTES OF THE CITY FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF”, and asked if
anyone wished to speak to the subject.
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. Melone, seconded by
Mr. Segura, and carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled
“BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLES
AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SEWER UTILITY IN AND BY THE CITY OF
TRENTON, APPROPRIATING $150,000 THEREFORE AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $150,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE CITY TO FINANCE PART OF
THE COST THEREOF’, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject.
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. Melone, seconded by
Mr. Segura, and carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled
“BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY,
APPROPRIATING THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $11,168,000 THEREFORE
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $10,679,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE
CITY TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF”, and asked if anyone wished to
speak to the subject.
No one appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was
closed. A motion to postpone seconded reading of the ordinance was made by
Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried by the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS:
2a - Start & Stark, 993 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville – advising that the return date for
the Notice of Motion for Order to Withdrawn Funds is December 7, 2007, at 9:00
a.m.
2b - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting meeting schedule for
November 2007.
2c - Taylor and Keyser, Attorneys at Law, 13 Garden Street, Mount Holly – enclosing
copy of the Final Judgment in foreclosure entered by the Honorable Neil H.
Shuser, P.J.Ch. on
November 1, 2007.
2d - PSE&G – advising of proposed increase in rates.
2e - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of letter
submitted to David Ahdout regarding Stream Encroachment Application #1111-
07-0002, 1 FHA 070001.
2f - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – enclosing copy of letter
submitted to Mark VII acknowledging the filing of Appellant’s Notice and
Petition of Appeal from the action taken by the local issuing authority denying
renewal of liquor license #1111-33-017-005.
2g - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of letter
submitted to Phillip J. Vinch, Jr. regarding Site Investigation Report for 160
Ewingville Road, Trenton.
2h - Comcast – advising of channel changes.
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2i - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of letter
submitted to J.R. Capasso regarding Remedial Investigation Report for Trenton
Fire Headquarters located at 244 Perry Street, Trenton.
2j - Trenton Board of Education – enclosing copy of the resolution that was approved
by the Board of School Estimate at the meeting on October 29, 2007.
2k - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – enclosing “Open Space and
Natural Resource Planning Services for Municipalities” brochure.
2l - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of letter
submitted to J.R. Capasso regarding the remediation of the site known as 190
North Olden Avenue.
2m - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of letter
submitted to Dale Holden regarding the remediation of the site known as 182
Pennington Avenue.
2n - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of letter
submitted to Kevin Shea regarding the property known as 585 South Broad Street.
2o - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Roberta Williams vs. State of New
Jersey, City of Trenton, et al.
2p - Civil Action – in the matter of DIV-TIV, LLC vs. Roberto Leon, et al.
2q - Robert C. Williams, Counselor at Law, 622 Eagle Rock Avenue, West Orange –
submitting copy of letter submitted to New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage
Control regarding an appeal from denial of renewal of liquor license for 2007-
2008.
2r - Leonard Wimbush, 562 North Clinton Avenue – submitting Claim for Damages
against the City of Trenton. (personal injury)
2s - LaRonda Campbell, 17 Cumberland Street – submitting Claim for Damages
against the City of Trenton. (personal injury)
2t - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Deutsche Bank National Trust vs. Julia
P. Garvoye, et al.
2u - Eugene F. Palazzi, 37 Wolfpack Road, Mercerville – submitting Claim for
Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury)
2v - Marvin James, 124 Richie Drive, Sylvester, GA – submitting Claim for Damages
against the City of Trenton. (property damage)
2w - Civil Action – in the matter of Edward Flores vs. City of Trenton and Fireman’s
Mutual Benevolent Association Local No. 6.
2x - Capital Health System-Mercer Campus – submitting Claim for Damages against
the City of Trenton. (property damage)
2y - William E. Guevara, 25 George Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages
against the City of Trenton. (personal injury)
2z - Christine Carter, 148 Cuyler Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages
against the City of Trenton. (property damage)
2aa - Kendall S. Murphy, Attorney at Law, 222 South Broad Street, Trenton – advising
of Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton that will be submitted by
Vivian Jester.
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2bb - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of FT Properties, LLC vs. Raymond
Johnson, et als.
2cc - Civil Action – in the matter of Mercer County Improvement Authority vs. Louis
Graff and Manny Lerman, et als.
2dd - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Deutsche Bank National Trust
Company vs. Ivelis Turell, et als.
2ee - Osceola Adams, Jr., 359 Garfield Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for
Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury and property damage)
REPORTS:
3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting money report for the City
Clerk’s Office for the months of September and October, 2007.
APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – none submitted
NEW BUSINESS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 07-610 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH HATCH MOTT
MACDONALD, 27 BLEEKER STREET, MILLBURN, NEW JERSEY
07041-1008 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES, in an amount not to
exceed $37,000.
Adoption of resolution 07-610 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
2. RESOLUTION NO. 07-611 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH HATCH MOTT
MACDONALD, 27 BLEEKER STREET, MILLBURN, NEW JERSEY
07041-1008 TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICE, In an amount not to
exceed $56,016.50.
Adoption of resolution 07-611 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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3. RESOLUTION NO. 07-612 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT
AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY JUVENILE JUSTICE
COMMISSION UNDER THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. in an amount not to exceed
$60,000.
Adoption of resolution 07-612 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
4. RESOLUTION NO. 07-613 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION FOR THE CONTINUATION GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR
SERVICES, DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES, FOR THE
PROVISION OF NUTRITIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL FOODS TO
PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, INFANTS AND
CHILDREN (WIC) UP TO THE AGE OF FIVE.
Adoption of resolution 07-613 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
5. RESOLUTION NO. 07-614 - RESOLUTION AMENDING
RESOLUTION #07-437 TO AUTHORIZE CHANGE OF ACCOUNT
NUMBER.
Adoption of resolution 07-614 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
6. RESOLUTION NO. 07-615 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A HAZARDOUS
DISCHARGE SITE REMEDIATION FUND GRANT TO CONDUCT
AN EXPANDED SITE INVESTIGATION ON THE POWERHOUSE
SITE LOCATED AT 163 NORTH OLDEN AVENUE, TRENTON.
Adoption of resolution 07-615 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 07-616 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO PLAZA FORD/MOTORS FLEET, 900
HIGHWAY 35, OCEAN, NEW JERSEY 07712 FOR THE
FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF TEN (10) UNMARKED 2008
FORD ESCAPES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, in an amount
not to exceed $191,715.
Adoption of resolution 07-616 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
8. RESOLUTION NO. 07-617 - 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 MERCER COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, 930 SPRUCE
STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08648, TO PROVIDE YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCE AND CULTURE, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000.
Adoption of resolution 07-617 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
9. RESOLUTION NO. 07-618 -RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A
CONTRACT WITH TRENTON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION, 23
EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 FOR
EXTRAORDINARY, UNSPECIFIABLE SERVICES IN THE FORM OF
PROVIDING TOURISM AND MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in
an amount not exceed $50,000.
Adoption of resolution 07-618 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
10. RESOLUTION NO. 07-619 -RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS
RECEIVED BY THE PROPOSAL COMMITTEE ON OCTOBER 10,
2007, FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF FOUR
HUNDRED (400) EACH SPRINGFIELD ARMORY HANDGUNS FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE.
Adoption of resolution 07-619 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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11. RESOLUTION NO. 07-620 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH ALTEC BUILDING
SYSTEMS, LOCATED AT 904 ATLANTIC AVENUE, POINT
PLEASANT, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR
THE BRIDGE TENDER’S HOUSE RENOVATION AND ADDITIONS,
233 WEST HANOVER STREET, in an amount not to exceed $19,708.04.
Adoption of resolution 07-620 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
12. RESOLUTION NO. 07-621 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 177 WALNUT AVENUE
(ACCOUNT #616-1744.302) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO
THE SEWER SYSTEM.
Adoption of resolution 07-621 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
13. RESOLUTION NO. 07-622 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 911 CHAMBERS STREET
(ACCOUNT #617-0291.300) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO
THE SEWER SYSTEM.
Adoption of resolution 07-622 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
14. RESOLUTION NO. 07-623 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 134 WASHINGTON
STREET (ACCOUNT #617-4080.300) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF
WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM.
Adoption of resolution 07-623 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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15. RESOLUTION NO. 07-624 - 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 PROGRAM.
Adoption of resolution 07-624 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
16. RESOLUTION NO. 07-625 - RESOLUTION INVALIDATING
PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-094-004,
ISSUED TO DANTE & DANTE, INC.
Adoption of resolution 07-625 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
17. RESOLUTION NO. 07-626 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL
OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-100-
002 FOR 2006-2007 LICENSING TERM.
Adoption of resolution 07-626 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
18. RESOLUTION NO. 07-627 - RESOLUTION INVALIDATING
PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-153-007,
ISSUED TO PARASIO, INC.
Adoption of resolution 07-627 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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19. RESOLUTION NO. 07-628 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE NEW
JERSEY JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION UNDER THE
JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM.
Adoption of resolution 07-628 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
ORDINANCES:
1. Mr. Bethea and Ms. Staton introduced, presented, and authorized
publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN
EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CANAL BANKS
REDEVELOPMENT AREA WITH SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH”. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
2. Mr. Segura introduced, presented, and authorized publication of an
ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE
XII, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
TRENTON IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION FOR THE TRENTON POLICE DEPARTMENT”.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
3. Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura introduced, presented, and authorized
publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLES XII AND XIII OF THE REVISED GENERAL
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON”.
The said ordinance was defeated with the following vote of Council:
Ayes: Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella
Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Melone and Segura
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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20. RESOLUTION NO. 07-629 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
SETTLEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CASE IN THE
MATTER OF PATRICK JACKSON V. CITY OF TRENTON DOCKET
NUMBER CSV 8597-05 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $24,188
Adoption of resolution 07-629 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
21. RESOLUTION NO. 07-630 - RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT
THROUGH COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING TO E-PATH
COMMUNICATIONS, INC., 5110 EISENHOWER BOULEVARD,
SUITE 300, TAMPA, FL 33634 FOR MUNICIPAL WIRELESS
BROADBAND NETWORK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
Adoption of resolution 07-630 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
22. RESOLUTION NO. 07-631 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH WINCHESTER ROOFING
CORPORATION,
204 SCARLET OAK ROAD, TURNERSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08012-
2323 TO PROVIDE FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF
ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ROOF
RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS AT THE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT BUILDING, 707 (745) CALHOUN STREET,
TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, in an amount not to
exceed $21,834.
Adoption of resolution 07-631 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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23. RESOLUTION NO. 07-632 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTACT TO SUNGARD OSSI, 4000 OSSI COURT,
HIGH POINT,
NORTH CAROLINA 27265 FOR THE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF SPECIFIED COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,
LICENSES AND SERVICES FOR THE CAD SYSTEM INSTALLED
IN POLICE, FIRE AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, in an amount not exceed $297,027.95.
Adoption of resolution 07-632 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
24. RESOLUTION NO. 07-633 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT
AWARD FROM THE NEW JERSEY JUVENILE JUSTICE
COMMISSION UNDER THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY
INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
Adoption of resolution 07-633 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
25. RESOLUTION NO. 07-634 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
NEGOTIATED SALE OF CITY OF TRENTON’S SPECIAL LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP IN THE TRENTON DISTRICT ENERGY COMPANY
TO THERMAL NORTH AMERICA, INC., FOR $5,175,000.
Adoption of resolution 07-634 moved by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura. Motion
carried.
Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and
Mr. Pintella
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Lartigue
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PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS:
Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, inquired about communications 2t and
2dd on the docket, of which she was informed that they are bankruptcy cases.
Nicolas Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, inquired about Trigen.
Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, inquired when the city would be licensing cats,
and informed that there are lights out on the bridges.
Paul Harris, 137 Centre Street, spoke of the overabundance of cats on Centre
Street; of immigration issues, and feels that uniforms should be worn at all public
schools.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER
President Acting City Clerk
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