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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 20, 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 5:37 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. 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 March 14, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and 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 Ms. Staton, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held on February 26, March 4 and 11, 2008, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Councilmember’s present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND JAMES DAVIS FOR THE USE OF VACANT CITY-OWNED PROPERTY FOR GARDENING”, 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. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Segura, 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 March 20, 2008  Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES TO NMR TRENTON, LLC FOR THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED HEREIN PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 ET SEQ”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, questioned what the properties were. Dennis Gonzalez, Assistant Business Administrator, stated that the properties are listed in the ordinance, and are currently Cityside properties. 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. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Mr. Coston, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella Nays: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND THE EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTIES BETWEEN CITYSIDE ASSOCIATES, LP, CITYSIDE ASSOCIATES II LP, NMR TRENTON, LLC AND THE CITY OF TRENTON FOR THE DOWNTOWN LIVING PROJECT ON BRUNSWICK AVENUE, NORTH CLINTON AVENUE, MONTGOMERY AND SANFORD STREET”, 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. Bethea, seconded by Mr. Segura, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Mr. Coston, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton, and Mr. Pintella Nays: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS: 2a - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Sharon Green vs. Bap, LLC, Bap, Inc., City of Trenton, et als. 2b - Civil Action Complaint (Real Property Tax) – in the matter of The Hibbert Company vs. City of Trenton. 2c - Pluese, Becker & Saltzman, LLC, 20000 Horizon Way, Suite 900, Mt. Laurel, New Jersey – advising of Sheriff’s Sale for property located at 94 Sweets Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. March 20, 2008 2 2d - Pellettieri Rabstein and Altman, 100 Nassau Park Blvd., Princeton, New Jersey - submitting notice of Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton on behalf of Maryann Killingworth. 2e - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – enclosing Budget Meeting Notice for the month of March, 2008. 2f - New Jersey School Boards Association – enclosing notice of Voter Awareness of Annual School Election April 15, 2008. 2g - Floyd K. Needham, 1 Carrol Court, Jackson, New Jersey – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2h - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Robert S. Toth, Sr., vs. City of Trenton – Dept. of Water. 2i - Capital City Redevelopment Corporation – submitting notice of meeting scheduled for April 8, 2008. 2j - New Jersey State Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – advising of charges filed against Johnson Restaurant Services, Inc., t/a Mystic, 1218 S. Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ. 2k - New Jersey State Department of Environmental Protection – advising of No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not To Sue for Umma Daycare Learning Center, Inc. 2l - New Jersey State Department of Transportation – thanking for the city’s application requesting funds for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Centers of Place Program, but advising that they are unable to provide a Centers of Place grant for Trenton City. 2m - Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission – enclosing a copy of “Safe Routes to School”. 2n - NJ Transit – submitting request from passengers on the 601 College of New Jersey – Trenton – Hamilton Marketplace service for additional bus stops. 2o - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – advising of No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for Greater Trenton Area YMCA. 2p - NJ Transit, Access to the Region’s Core – making available the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Access to the Region’s Core (ARC) Project. 2q - County of Mercer – enclosing Preliminary Equalization Table for 2008. 2r - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – advising of No Further Action Letter and Covenant Not to Sue for Trenton Area YMCA Preschool Center. March 20, 2008 3 REPORTS: 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following Raffle Application has been approved as of March 20, 2008: American Legion Post 182, Mitchell A. Davis, 1406-1408 Princeton Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. 3b - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – submitting money report for the month ending February, 2008. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None Submitted NEW BUSINESS: Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Messrs. Segura and Bethea, to withdraw the following resolutions, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. 5kr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING IN LIEU OF PUBLIC BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF INSURANCE COVERAGE AND INSURANCE CONSULTANT SERVICES. 5lr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING IN LIEU OF PUBLIC BIDDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEDICAL SERVICES. 5xr - RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE DEROSA GROUP AS EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPER OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES IN THE ROEBLING GATEWAY REDEVELOPMENT AREA. Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to also withdraw the following resolution, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. March 20, 2008 4 5fr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO LAWMEN SUPPLY COMPANY OF NEW JERSEY, INC., 5521 WHITE HORSE PIKE, EGG HARBOR CITY, NEW JERSEY 08215-9510 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF 425 SPRINGFIELD HAND GUNS WITH ACCESSORIES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, in an amount not to exceed $199,660.25. 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 and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-123 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING A LEASE AGREEMENT TO METROPCS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC, 200 BARR HARBOR, WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PENNSYLVANIA 19428 TO LEASE ANTENNA SPACE ON A CITY OWNED WATER TOWER ON CLIFFORD AVENUE IN HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, in the amount of $27,612. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-124 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO WINNER FORD, 250 HADDONFIELD- BERLIN ROAD, CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08034 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF FOUR (4) EACH NEW 2008 MODEL FORD EXPEDITIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FIRE, in an amount not to exceed $139,970. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-125 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ABLE MECHANICAL, INC., 94 RAILROAD AVENUE, BELFORD, NEW JERSEY 07718 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE FOUR (4) HVAC UNITS WITH ALL CONTROL AND THERMOSTAT WIRING AND THERMOSTATS AT THE FIRE HOUSE LOCATED AT 720 SOUTH BROAD STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $19,622.58. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) March 20, 2008 5  4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-126 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY, INC., P.O. DRAWER 556, FARMINGDALE, NEW JERSEY 07727 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION FOR ROAD RELOCATION AND LINEAR PARK CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $1,656,713.13. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-127 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO KC INDUSTRIES, P.O. BOX 646, MULBERRY, FLORIDA 33860 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM SILICO FLUORIDE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY, in an amount not to exceed $73,910. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-128 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO SAMZIE’S UNIFORMS, 28 SCOTCH ROAD, EWING, NEW JERSEY 08628 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF LEATHER GOODS AND ACCESSORIES FOR NEW RECRUIT CLASSES 98 AND 99 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, in an amount not to exceed $21,653. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-129 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS, 1985 SWARTHMORE AVENUE, SUITE 4, LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 08701 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF MOUNTING HARDWARE AND DOCKING STATIONS NEEDED FOR LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, in an amount not to exceed $43,996.90. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-130 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 27 HIGH STREET (ACCOUNT #616-1478.300) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Melone) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-131 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH TED DOLCI, INC., 340 PATTERSON AVENUE, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08610 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF 15 WATER SERVICES ON DEUTZ AVENUE, in an amount not to exceed $30,360. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) March 20, 2008 6  10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-132 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:5-113 TO AJAX HOLDINGS 4, LLC. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-133 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:5-113 TO BELLAMY CORPORATION. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-134 - RESOLUTION CANCELING ABSENTEE OWNER LICENSING APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Angelo Rivera in the amount of $55. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-135 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT MONEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S COMMUNITY ACTION FOR A RENEWED ENVIRONMENTAL (CARE) GRANT AND TO EXECUTE THE GRANT DOCUMENTS. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-136 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REDUCTION OF SEWER CHARGES AT 687 RUTHERFORD AVENUE (ACCOUNT #614-3239.302) DUE TO NON-ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-138 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO CONNELL FOLEY, LLP, WITH PRINCIPAL OFFICES LOCATED AT 85 LIVINGSTON AVENUE, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068-3702 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES IN AN INSURANCE MATTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, ET SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $25,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-139 -RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE STORCELLA PARCEL OF THE ASSUNPINK GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,500. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Segura) March 20, 2008 7  17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-140 - RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE CLINTON COMMERCE PARCEL OF THE ASSUNPINK GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,500. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Segura) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-141 - RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE PUKALA PARCEL OF THE ASSUNPINK GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,000. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Segura) 19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-142 - RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE COUNTY OF MERCER FOR FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE SCARPATI PARCEL OF THE ASSUNPINK GREENWAY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $533,700. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Segura) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-143 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH USA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INC. TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED SOIL AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AT THE FORMER MERCER BUS GARAGE LOCATED AT 1132 EAST STATE STREET, in an amount not to exceed $29,688. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, to roll call the following resolution, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. On Roll Call: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-137 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF A CIVIL SUIT IN THE MATTER OF TAJA DURLING, ET AL. V. CITY OF TRENTON, ET AL., DOCKET NUMBER 04-C-3777 (AET) IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $17,500. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone, Segura and Pintella Nays: None Abstained: Ms.Staton March 20, 2008 8 FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Pintella, to withdraw the following ordinance, which motion was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton Nays: Mr. Pintella 5zo - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON ENTITLED “ANIMALS”. Mr. Coston introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, “TRAFFIC”, ONE WAY STREETS”, AS IT APPLIES TO RANDALL AVENUE BETWEEN LALOR STREET AND DEKLYN AVENUE”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Mr. Coston introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 77 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, ENTITLED “FEES”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bethea, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to withdraw the following ordinance, which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None 5cco- ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 188 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON ENTITLED “PARKING METERS”. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Bethea, to withdraw the following ordinance, which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura Nays: Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella March 20, 2008 9 5ddo - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON ENTITLED “ADMINISTRATION”. Mr. Segura introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, “TRAFFIC, PARKING FOR THE HANDICAPPED”, AS IT RELATES TO ARCH STREET AND GRAND STREET”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE MERCER JACKSON ‘1 A’ REDEVELOPMENT AREA, KNOWN AS BLOCK 9803, LOT 6”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Mr. Segura introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 03-7 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE CONTINUING CERTAIN POSITIONS, FIXING SALARY RANGES THEREFORE AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE RANGES FOR AFSCME LOCAL #2286”. The motion was seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Mr. Segura introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POSITION OF MIS COORDINATOR, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None March 20, 2008 10  Motion was made by Mr. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Coston, to withdraw the following ordinance, which was carried by the following vote: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None 5iio - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL CLERK, FIXING A SALARY RANGE THEREFORE, AND SETTING FORTH CERTAIN REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Melone, to have the Administration file for a feasibility study with the State of New Jersey, and to have a resolution drawn up for Tuesday, which motion carried with unanimous vote of Council member’s present. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Kevin Williams, 244 Jackson Street, questioned having parking meters installed in residential areas; spoke of the Leewood Project; hoped Council would show their support in attending the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 29; and feels that we should not purchase additional guns. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, questioned the maintaining of guns at the Trenton Police Department; suggested having commercial properties listed in the New York paper; also suggested that the Broad Street Building apartments advertise. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, presented pictures showing the lot across from P.J. Hill; trees in the Wilber Section that need to be trimmed; questioned when the Rental Advisory Board will be implemented; inquired whether Ms. Staton had heard back from Administration regarding a property on Academy Street that was operating an illegal boarding house without electricity. •Ms. Staton informed Mr. Clark that she did receive a report from the Inspections Department and the landlord was fined, and a recommendation was made to Community Affairs to have more penalties put on the landlord. Cynthia Vandenberg, 236 Jackson Street, is pleased with the acquisition of the Mill Hill Motel site. Ellen Robinson, 46 Ewing Street, expressed her concerns regarding 48 Ewing Street. •Leonard Pucciatti, Director of Inspection, informed City Council that 48 Ewing Street is on the list for demolition. Joseph In, 239 Chestnut Avenue, feels that the Police Department should get rid of the horses; expressed concern regarding people living out of the city and drawing a city paycheck; spoke of the weapons that the Police Department are using. March 20, 2008 11 Mr. Owens of the East Ward, expressed concern regarding the conditions of the apartment buildings in the City of Trenton. Phil DeRose, 19 Greenwood Avenue, spoke of the acquisition of property at the Mill Hill Motel site. Mr. Pintella introduced Acting Fire Director Henry Gliottone. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Respectfully submitted, __________________ ____________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER President Acting City Clerk March 20, 2008 12