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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 17, 2008 Trenton Council Chamber 5:30 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 5:39 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Paul M. Pintella, who 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 21, 2007. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on January 11, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella Absent: None Invocation and Salute to the Flag was led by Acting City Clerk Juanita M. Joyner. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on January 3 and 8, 2008, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Councilmember’s present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled: “ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT CHAPTER XIV, “TRAFFIC”. (No Parking During Certain Hours” – add William Street, Dayton Street)”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. Detective Russo, Trenton Police Department, spoke in support of this ordinance. No one else appeared to speak nor were protests filed with the Clerk. The hearing was closed. A motion to adopt the ordinance was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 1  Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled: “ORDINANCE CREATING CHIEF MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR AND CHIEF MUNICIPAL PUBLIC DEFENDER TITLES AND FIXING SALARY RANGES THEREFORE”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, questioned whether the individuals who are retiring would be hired. Ms. Lartigue had several questions regarding this ordinance. No one else 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 Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Abstained: Ms. Lartigue Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled: “ORDINANCE APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE ALEDA URBAN RENEWAL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATES FOR THE ALEDA APARTMENTS (202-206 EAST HANOVER STREET)”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. Ms. Lartigue questioned Director of Housing and Economic Development Sasa Montano about the tax abatement. No one else 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. Bethea, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 2a - Ronald M. Karczewski, 547 Second Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2b - Darryl Brown, 1053 S. Broad Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 2 2c - Peggy L. Parks, 1106 W. State St., Trenton - submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2d - Lois M. Serinaldi, 744 Cass St., Trenton - submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2e - Civil Action – in the matter of Manuel Coss vs. Carl L. Pletenyik, et als. 2f - Civil Action – in the matter of Mooring Tax Asset Group LLC vs. Theresa P. McLean, et als. 2g - Capital City Redevelopment Corporation – submitting agenda for January 15, 2008. 2h - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting meeting schedule for January, 2008; and enclosing copies of Ordinance No. 2007-23 through 2007-27 adopted on December 6, 2007. 2i - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – advising of charges preferred against New Home Liquors, Inc., 810 Stuyvesant Avenue, holder of Plenary Retail Distribution License #1111-44-040-004. 2j - PSE&G – requesting to be invited to all pre-construction/site meetings where gas facilities may be impacted, and to be notified when road projects are sent for bid. 2k - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter and Convenant Not To Sue for 205 Buckingham Avenue, Trenton. 2l - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of No Further Action Letter and Convenant Not To Sue for 355-387 Union Street, Trenton. 2m - New Jersey Department of Transportation - enclosing copy of letter thanking Mayor Palmer for his application requesting funds under the Fiscal Year 2008 Municipal Aid Program. 2n - Mercer County Board of Taxation – advising that the City’s municipal contract with EIC Inspection Agency for elevator sub-code service will expire on April 5, 2008. 2o - Innovative Environmental Consultants, Inc., 11 West Pier Brick, New Jersey – enclosing copy of CEA Biennial Certification Monitoring Report for Waters & Bugbee, Inc. Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 3 2p - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing copy of permit issued to New Jersey Department of Transportation. REPORTS: 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting report of receipts for the City Clerk’s Office for the month ending December, 2007. 3b - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle Application has been approved as of January 17, 2008: NJ State Federation of Women’s Club, 55 Labor Center Way, New Brunswick, NJ. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS - None submitted NEW BUSINESS: Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Coston, to withdraw the following resolution, which motion was adopted by unanimous vote of Council members present. 5ar - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO SECURITY GUARD, INC., T/A TRI-COUNTY SECURITY, NEW JERSEY, 189 CHESTNUT AVENUE, VINELAND, NEW JERSEY 08360 TO PROVIDE ONE (1) ADULT CROSSING GUARD AT THE INTERSECTION OF LALOR STREET AND ROUTE 129 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, in an amount not to exceed $51,280.32. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura and Pintella Nays: None Absent: Ms. Staton (left at 6:04 p.m.) 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-28 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SEVENTY-FIVE (75) EACH OPTIPLEX 755 DESKTOP COMPUTERS WITH NECESSARY SOFTWARE AND PERIPHERALS FROM DELL MARKETING LP, ONE DELL WAY, ROUND ROCK, TEXAS 78682 TO BE UTILIZED IN THE MAYOR’S OFFICE, THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW, THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $65,543.75. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 4  2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-29 - 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 M.P. HERSHMAN, PE, INC., CONSULTING ENGINEERS, 106 EAST PENNSYLVANIA BOULEVARD, FEASTERVILLE, PA 19053 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR A NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AT THE POLICE AND FIRE COMMUNICATIONS BUILDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, in an amount not to exceed $55,250. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-30 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, TO PROMOTE OUTREACH AND TRAINING IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES FOR WOMEN AND MINORITY RESIDENTS. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-31 - RESOLUTION CANCELING CERTIFICATE OF HOUSING CODE COMPLIANCE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN FEES, issued to Rachel Ingram- $125. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-33 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF HOME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000.00 TO HOME FRONT, INC FOR THE PROJECT HOME VIII PROJECT, in an amount not to exceed $105,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston and Ms. Staton) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-34 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 218 LANDING STREET (ACCOUNT #617-2576.300) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-35 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 26 WEST END AVENUE (ACCOUNT #617-2417.300) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 5  8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-36 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 06-162 THAT AWARDED A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. TO RIKER, DANZIG, SCHERER, HYLAND & PERRETTI, 50 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE 1010, TRENTON, NJ 08608 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING WATER SYSTEMS, In an amount not to exceed $50,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-37 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CASE IN THE MATTER OF EDWARD KOWNACKI V. CITY OF TRENTON, DOCKET NUMBER CSVLN 08614-2006S IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7,251.50. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-38 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW CASE IN THE MATTER OF RONALD KOSZTYU V. CITY OF TRENTON, DOCKET NUMBER CSVOT 02670-1359 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $13,109.30. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-39 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WHICH WAS AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ. WITH THE LAW OFFICES OF JOSEPH A. ALACQUA, 112 JOHNSON ROAD, TURNERSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08012 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-40 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FROM THE NEW JERSEY STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS FOR HERITAGE DAYS FESTIVAL MARKETING AND EXPANSION. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea and Ms. Staton) Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 6  13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-41 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO SAFEWAY CONTRACTING, 107 PROSPECT AVENUE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING METAL PANEL ROOF SURFACING AND REPLACEMENT AT THE FIRE HOUSE LOCATED AT 503 BRIDGE STREET, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $44,700. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-42 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO WINCHESTER ROOFING CORPORATION, 204 SCARLET OAK ROAD, TURNERSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08012-2323, FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE BUILDING, 410 WEST HANOVER STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF PUBLIC PROPERTY, in an amount not to exceed $169,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-43 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH CARROLL DEMOLITION, LLC, 4 YOUNGS ROAD, MERCERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08619, WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 853 EAST STATE STREET TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION, in an amount not to exceed $35,890. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, to roll call the following resolution, which motion was adopted by unanimous vote of Councilmember’s present. Ms. Staton was absent during the vote. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-32 - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TRENTON ESTATES, LLC AS EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPER OF CERTAIN CITY- OWNED PROPERTIES IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura and Pintella Nays: Ms. Lartigue Absent: Ms. Staton Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 7 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Ms. Lartigue read for the record the following resolution, which was seconded by Mr. Melone, and adopted with the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura, and Pintella Nays: None Absent: Ms. Staton RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON REGARDING THE POSSIBLE DEMOLITION OF THE HISTORIC TRENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL WHEREAS, the Superintendent and the School Board of the Trenton Public School System have entered into discussions recently regarding the future of education at the Trenton Central High School; and WHEREAS, Trenton Central High School has a unique place within the history and heritage of the City of Trenton; and WHEREAS, Trenton Central High School is in need of extensive repairs to make it viable for the education of the children of the City of Trenton; now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Superintendent and the School Board of the Trenton Public School System are urged to delay the decision on the fate of Trenton Central High School for an additional month and continue the public discussion of this momentous decision; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent and the School Board of the Trenton Public School System are urged to present their findings prior to their decision regarding the fate of the Trenton Central High School. Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 8 Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, spoke of his concerns regarding the undesirables that frequent the downtown branch of the Trenton Post Office; inquired about the Rental Advisory Board; and questioned when Dr. Lytle would be invited to a City Council meeting. Mr. Larimore, 1446 Stuyvesant Avenue, spoke of the homeless situation; and of the education system. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, commended the city for the clean up of Coates Street; inquired when lines would be painted behind the Court House; informed Council of a garage being operated out of 145 Lexington Street; and advised that two members are needed for the Zoning Board. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ______________________ ____________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER President Acting City Clerk Minutes of the Council Meeting January 17, 2008 9