City Council
Regular MeetingTrenton, NJ · June 10, 2008
Minutes
COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 10, 2008
CITY HALL – 5:00 PM
A Conference Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held
on the above date at 5:10 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, City Hall. The meeting was
called to order by Council President Paul M. Pintella. Council President 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 Meeting Act. FY 2007-2008 annual notice was
mailed to the Times and the Trentonian Newspapers, posted on the first floor bulletin board in
City Hall, and filed in the City Clerk’s Office on June 21, 2007 by Resolution No. 07-316. The
agenda for this meeting was mailed, posted and filed on June 6, 2008.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Ms. Lartigue (arrived at 5:27), Messrs. Melone (arrived
at 5:43), Segura, Mr. Pintella – 6.
ABSENT: Ms. Staton – 1.
Council President Pintella asked for a motion to be made to go into public comment.
Councilman Bethea made a motion to go into Public Comment seconded by
Councilman Segura, motion was carried by the unanimous vote of those Council members
present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
Councilman Bethea made a motion to close Public Comment seconded by
Councilman Segura motion was carried by the unanimous vote of those Council members
present.
CIVIC MATTERS:
Councilman Coston – 1. Spoke regarding the problems with people sleeping in Agabiti Park
and the crimes being committed there he also wanted a report on his request to install a
camera in the park. 2. Distributed a copy of Bill 4573 to Council Members and asked for their
comment regarding the bill which concerns reducing drug free school zone from 1,000 feet to
200 feet. 3. Wanted an update on information he requested from Administration. 5.
Apologized for the decision he made last Thursday regarding the docket and stated that he
would not take that action in the future.
Councilman Segura – 1. Problems keeping Agabiti Park clean and safe for the neighborhood.
2. Wants Council’s support in having the State Police in the City.
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Council President Pintella – Asked Mr. Alacqua for his legal advice on this matter.
Special Counsel Joseph Alacqua – Notified City Council that they could adopt a resolution
indicating that they are in favor of it.
Councilwoman Lartigue – 1. Apologized to Council Members and the public for being late. 2.
Asked for a quick recap of what had been covered before she came in. 3. Spoke on the
Open Public Meeting Act. She asked Mr. Alacqua for an explanation of the Open Public
Meeting Act and the intention of it. She asked that Thursday’s action be rescinded. When a
violation is committed it has to be corrected by reconvening and rescinding it. 4. When a
Council member asked for information and they do not receive it in a timely matter they
should report it to Council President so he can request it and follow up on it. 5. Thanked
Councilmen Segura and Coston for their comments regarding the Thursday meeting. 6.
Wants the City to provide a list of bad contractors to the public.
Special Counsel Joseph Alacqua – Gave a brief explanation of the Open Public Meeting Act
and its’ intention.
Chief of Staff Renee Haynes – Spoke on the issue of the State Police coming into the City.
Councilman Melone – 1. Stated that Council had passed a Resolution regarding the State
Police and asked the Clerk’s office to provide Council with a copy. 2. Asked Director Jackson
for a list of the street schedule for paving. 3. Asked Administration if the City was going to be
compensated for the City vehicle that was totaled.
Council Members and Administration had a detailed discussion on the State Police
issue.
NEW BUSINESS:
Motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to adopt the following
resolutions by a consent vote of City Council:
Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, and
Mr. Pintella - 6
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Staton - 1
1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-265 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLACE-TO-PLACE
TRANSFER (EXPANSION OF PREMISES) OF PLENARY RETAIL
CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-124-006, ISSUED TO LARRY’S
TAVERN, INC. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
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2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-266 - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE ONE BID
RECEIVED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-13.2 ET. SEQ. FOR THE
FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ORIENTATION EXHIBIT IN
THE CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE 1719 WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND
CULTURE, DIVISION OF CULTURE. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-267 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO
WILLIAM F. MCLAUGHLIN, 118-F STOKELY AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW
JERSEY 08611 TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF WEED & SEED SITE
COORDINATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL
RESOURCES AND CULTURE. (In an amount not to exceed $45,000)
(Sponsored by Mr. Coston and Ms. Staton)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-268 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO REIVAX CONTRACTING CORPORATION, 46
WASHINGTON STREET, HARRISON, NEW JERSEY 07029 FOR THE
REMOVAL, TRANSPORT AND TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF NON-
HAZARDOUS SOIL THAT REMAINS STOCKPILED AT THE CANAL PLAZA
SITE AT 226 NORTH BROAD STREET AND 312 NORTH MONTGOMERY
STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT. (In an amount not to exceed $216,314)
(Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-269 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO AWT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., P.O.
BOX 128, SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08871 FOR THE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR SOIL
REMEDIATION (EXCAVATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND DISPOSAL) AT
THE FORMER GAS STATION LOCATED AT 102 SOUTH WARREN STREET
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (In an amount not to exceed
$31,644) (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-270 - 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 THE WHITMAN COMPANIES, 116
TICES LANE, UNIT B-1, EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08816 TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE STORCELLA
SITE, 21 NOTTINGHAM WAY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (In an amount not to exceed $38,900)
(Sponsored by Mr. Bethea & Ms. Staton)
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7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-271 – RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO BRIAN HOSKINS FORD, 2601 E. LINCOLN
HIGHWAY, COATESVILLE, PA 19320 FOR THE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF ONE (1) 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB MODEL
K3500HP 4X4 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL
RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. (In an
amount not to exceed $32,100) (Sponsored by Ms. Staton)
8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-272 – 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 MWH AMERICAS, PARK 80 WEST,
PLAZA II, 4TH FLOOR, SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663 FOR ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SALE OF A
PORTION OF THE TRENTON WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. (In an amount not to exceed
$223,000) (Sponsored by Ms. Staton)
9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-273 – RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO LUCAS ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC.,
DBA/LUCAS DISPOSAL, 415 MERCER STREET, HIGHTSTOWN, NEW
JERSEY 08520 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR,
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE
CLEARANCE OF 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41 AND 43 STOKELY
AVENUE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS. (In an amount not to
exceed $73,210) (Sponsored by Mr. Coston)
10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-274 – RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT COMPANY, INC., 116
MAIN STREET, W COLLINGSWOOD HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 08059 TO
PROVIDE VARIOUS BITUMINOUS CONCRETE MIXES AND ASPHALT
CEMENT AS NEEDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORK,
DIVISION OF STREETS. (In an amount not to exceed $500,000)
(Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-275 – RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AN AWARDING
CONTRACT TO GLENN ROOFING, LLC, 215 GARFIELD STREET,
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 07922 FOR THE FURNISHING AND
DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A ROOF ON THE COTTAGE BUILDING
LOCATED AT CADWALADER PARK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF
NATURAL RESOURCES. (In an amount not to exceed $20,650)
(Sponsored by Mrs. Lartigue)
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12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-276 – 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 AND VEATCH
CORPORATION, 601 WALNUT STREET, SUITE 550W, PHILADELPHIA, PA
19106 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
SUPPORT TO THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT IN THE AREA OF WATER
AND SEWER CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
WORKS. (In an amount not to exceed $75,000) (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-277 – RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND
AWARDING CONTRACT TO KEMIRA WATER SOLUTIONS, INC., 3218
CLINTON PARKWAY COURT, SUITE 1, LAWRENCE, KANSAS 66047 FOR
THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF APPROXIMATELY 400,000 GALLONS
OF LIQUID FERRIC CHLORIDE AS NEEDED FOR DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY. (In an amount not to exceed $478,000)
(Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-278 - 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 LANNING ENGINEERING CO., INC.,
3123 KLOCKNER ROAD, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08690 TO PROVIDE
SUPERVISION OF ENGINEERING DESIGN WIDENING OF DUNHAM
STREET AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC AND ROADWAY
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE MAGIC MARKER
SITE, CALHOUN STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF HOUSING PRODUCTION. (In an
amount not to exceed $17,500) (Sponsored by Mrs. Lartigue)
15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-279 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE 2008 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM
ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE,
DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY. (In the amount of $39,932)
(Sponsored by Ms. Staton & Mr. Segura)
16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-280 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE CONTRACT WITH LAUFER, KNAPP, TORZEWSKI & DALENA, LLC,
23 CATTANO AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07960 TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES – LABOR ISSUES WHICH WAS
AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET. SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $70,000)
(Sponsored by Mr. Segura)
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17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-281 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
#1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH SCHTILLER & PLEVY FOR THE FURNISHING
OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION
OF THE COMFORT STATION AT CADWALADER PARK. (The amount of the
change order $22,076.96) (Sponsored by Mrs. Lartigue)
18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-282 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
TRENTON TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A RAPID ASSESSMENT GRANT
FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIR (NJDCA)
(In an amount of $8,500) (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella)
19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-283 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT AN
AWARD OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT UP TO $200,000 FOR ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND MARKETING
ANALYSIS OF THE ROUTE 29 BOULEVARD PROJECT.
(Sponsored by Mrs. Lartigue & Mr. Bethea)
20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-284 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A
CONTRACT WITH LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, 50 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE 1002, TRENTON, NEW
JERSEY 08608 WHICH WS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR
ENGINEERING OVERSIGHT RELATED TO THE CLOSURE AND REMOVAL
OF FIVE RELICT UNDERGROUND TANKS AND RELATED SOIL
REMEDIATION SERVICES. (Maximum amount of the contract was
$21,811.12) (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
21. RESOLUTION NO. 08-285 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 08-24
AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT IN HOME FUNDS COMMITTED TO
LEEWOOD IN TOWN, LLC FROM $100,000 TO $109,000 FOR LEEWOOD
RENAISSANCE NORTH AT TRENTON HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECT.
(Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
22. RESOLUTION NO. 08-286 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
#001 TO THE CONTRACT WITH EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY TO PROVIDE
FOR THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL WORK FOR ROAD
RECONSTRUCTION AND LINEAR PARK AT ENTERPRISE AVENUE
INDUSTRIAL PARK. (The amount of the change order is $92,148)
(Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
23. RESOLUTION NO. 08-287 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO
BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2008
APPROPRIATION. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton)
24. RESOLUTION NO. 08-288 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-
365 WHICH AUTHORIZING A REGIONAL CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MARLBORO. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton)
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25. RESOLUTION NO. 08-289 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY TAX
LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 TO GENERATE 2008 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER
TAX BILLS. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton & Mr. Segura)
26. RESOLUTION NO. 08-290 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A
CONTRACT WITH CARROLL DEMOLITION, LLC, 4 YOUNG ROAD,
MERCERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08619, WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN
EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 476 NORTH CLINTON
AVENUE TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
(The maximum amount of the contract was $36,850) (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
27. RESOLUTION NO. 08-291 - 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)
(Lopez Law Foundation – The Capital City Chess Club 2008 - $15,000)
(Sponsored by Mr. Bethea)
28. RESOLUTION NO. 08-292 - 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)
(2008 Susan G. Komen for the Cure - $10,000)
(Sponsored by Ms. Staton & Mrs. Lartigue)
29. RESOLUTION NO. 08-293 - 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)
(NJDCA – Neighborhood Housing Rehab 2008 - $300,000)
(Sponsored by Ms. Staton & Mr. Segura)
30. RESOLUTION NO. 08-294 - 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)
(State of NJ/DEP – Clean Communities - $87,789)
(Sponsored by Mrs. Lartigue & Mr. Melone)
31. RESOLUTION NO. 08-295 - 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)
(N.J.D.H.S. – 2008 Primary Prevention of alcohol & Drug Abuse – 41,579)
(Sponsored by Mr. Segura & Ms. Staton)
32. RESOLUTION NO. 08-296 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION
FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FOR 2008 FUNDING FROM THE DRUNK
DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND, PROVIDED BY THE NEW JERSEY
DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY. (In the amount of $54,101.81)
(Sponsored by Ms. Staton)
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33. RESOLUTION NO. 08-297 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
FOR A GRANT PURSUANT TO THE BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND
ACT, P.L. 1997, c.177 (N.J.S.A. 52:17B-4.4) BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION
OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY.
(Sponsored by Mr. Segura)
34. RESOLUTION NO. 08-298 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUND PROGRAM (SAFE CORRIDORS) FROM
THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. (In the amount of
$27,000) (Sponsored by Mr. Segura)
35. RESOLUTION NO. 08-299 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENHANCED
9-1-1 EQUIPMENT GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE
OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (In the amount of $994,054.87)
(Sponsored by Mrs. Lartigue)
36. RESOLUTION NO. 08-300 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENHANCED
9-1-1 GENERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW
JERSEY, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (In the amount of
$78,520) (Sponsored by Ms. Staton)
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.
A discussion was held concerning the resolution authorizing a change orders number
1, 2 and 3 to the contract with PKF – Mark III for the modifications to the construction
improvements to the water filtration plant pretreatment project for $96,054.91.
37. RESOLUTION NO. 08-280 ½ - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDERS NUMBER 1, 2 AND 3 TO THE CONTRACT WITH PKF – MARK III
FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE WATER FILTRATION PLANT PRETREATMENT PROJECT. (The amount
of this change order is $96,054.91) (Sponsored by Ms. Staton & Mr. Segura)
On Roll Call:
Ayes: Mr. Pintella
Nays: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura
Absent: Ms. Staton
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Motion was made by Mr. Pintella, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to adopt the following
Resolution.
38. RESOLUTION NO. 08-301 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CERTIFICATION BY
BOARD OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE OF 2008-2009 SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION $21,115,662 FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.
(Sponsored by Mr. Pintella)
Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, and
Mr. Pintella - 6
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Staton - 1
Motion was made by Mr. Segura and Mr. Bethea, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to adopt
the following Resolution.
39. RESOLUTION NO. 08-302 - RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM
THE NEW JERSEY HISTORIC TRUST IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$750,000 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT IN THE MILL HILL HISTORIC
DISTRICT (Sponsored by Mr. Segura & Mr. Bethea)
Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Messrs. Melone and Segura, and
Mr. Pintella - 6
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Staton - 1
The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
___________________________ __________________________
PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER
CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ACTING CITY CLERK
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Agenda
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5. NEW BUSINESS
5br - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER (EXPANSION OF
PREMISES) OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-124-006, ISSUED
TO LARRY’S TAVERN, INC.
5cr - RESOLUTION REJECTING THE ONE BID RECEIVED PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 40A:11-
13.2 ET. SEQ. FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT
AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ORIENTATION EXHIBIT IN THE
CARRIAGE HOUSE AT THE 1719 WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION
OF CULTURE.
5dr - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO WILLIAM F. MCLAUGHLIN, 118-F
STOKELY AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08611 TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF
WEED & SEED SITE COORDINATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION,
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE. (In an amount not to exceed $45,000)
5er - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO REIVAX
CONTRACTING CORPORATION, 46 WASHINGTON STREET, HARRISON, NEW
JERSEY 07029 FOR THE REMOVAL, TRANSPORT AND TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF
NON-HAZARDOUS SOIL THAT REMAINS STOCKPILED AT THE CANAL PLAZA SITE
AT 226 NORTH BROAD STREET AND 312 NORTH MONTGOMERY STREET FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (In an amount not to
exceed $216,314)
5fr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO AWT
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., P.O. BOX 128, SAYREVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08871
FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND
MATERIALS FOR SOIL REMEDIATION (EXCAVATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND
DISPOSAL) AT THE FORMER GAS STATION LOCATED AT 102 SOUTH WARREN
STREET FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
DIVISION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (In an amount not to exceed $31,644)
5gr - 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 THE
WHITMAN COMPANIES, 116 TICES LANE, UNIT B-1, EAST BRUNSWICK, NEW
JERSEY 08816 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AT THE
CLINTON COMMERCE CENTER, 780 NORTH CLINTON AVENUE AND THE
STORCELLA SITE, 21 NOTTINGHAM WAY, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. (In an amount not to exceed $38,900)
5hr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BRIAN HOSKINS
FORD, 2601 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY, COATESVILLE, PA 19320 FOR THE FURNISHING
AND DELIVERY OF ONE (1) 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW CAB MODEL
K3500HP 4X4 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES
AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. (In an amount not to exceed
$32,100)
5ir - 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 MWH
AMERICAS, PARK 80 WEST, PLAZA II, 4TH FLOOR, SADDLE BROOK, NJ 07663 FOR
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SALE OF
A PORTION OF THE TRENTON WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. (In an amount not to exceed $223,000)
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5jr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO LUCAS ELECTRIC
COMPANY, INC., DBA/LUCAS DISPOSAL, 415 MERCER STREET, HIGHTSTOWN, NEW
JERSEY 08520 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT
AND MATERIALS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARANCE OF 25,27, 29, 31, 33,
35, 37, 39, 41 AND 43 STOKELY AVENUE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS.
(In an amount not to exceed $73,210)
5kr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO AMERICAN
ASPHALT COMPANY, INC., 116 MAIN STREET, W. COLLINGSWOOD HEIGHTS, NEW
JERSEY 08059 TO PROVIDE VARIOUS BITUMINOUS CONCRETE MIXES AND
ASPHALT CEMENT AS NEEDED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS,
DIVISION OF STREETS. (In an amount not to exceed $500,000)
5lr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO GLENN ROOFING,
LLC, 215 GARFIELD STREET, BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY 07922 FOR THE
FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR
THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A ROOF ON THE COTTAGE BUILDING
LOCATED AT CADWALADER PARK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION,
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES. (In an
amount not to exceed $20,650)
5mr - 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 PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SUPPORT TO THE
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT IN THE AREA OF WATER AND SEWER CUSTOMER
SERVICE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. (In an amount not to exceed
$75,000)
5nr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO KEMIRA WATER
SOLUTIONS, INC., 3218 CLINTON PARKWAY COURT, SUITE 1, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
66047 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF APPROXIMATELY 400,000
GALLONS OF LIQUID FERRIC CHLORIDE AS NEEDED FOR DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY. (In an amount not to exceed $478,000)
5or - 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 LANNING
ENGINEERING CO., INC., 3123 KLOCKNER ROAD, HAMILTON, NEW JERSEY 08690
TO PROVIDE SUPERVISION OF ENGINEERING DESIGN WIDENING OF DUNHAM
STREET AND ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC AND ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE MAGIC MARKER SITE, CALHOUN STREET FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF
HOUSING PRODUCTION. (In an amount not to exceed $17,500)
5pr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2008 PROJECT SAFE
NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW JERSEY
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY. (In
the amount of $39,932)
5qr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LAUFER,
KNAPP, TORZEWSKI & DALENA, LLC, 23 CATTANO AVENUE, MORRISTOWN, NEW
JERSEY 07960 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES – LABOR ISSUES
WHICH WAS AWARDED THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROFESS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET. SEQ. (In an amount not to exceed $70,000)
5rr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS NUMBER 1, 2 AND 3 TO THE
CONTRACT WITH PKF – MARK III FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE
CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE WATER FILTRATION PLANT
PRETREATMENT PROJECT. (The amount of this change order is $96,054.91)
June 10, 2008 2
5sr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
SCHTILLER & PLEVY FOR THE FURNISHING OF ALL LABOR, MATERIALS AND
EQUIPMENT FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE COMFORT STATION AT
CADWALADER PARK. (The amount of the change order $22,076.96)
5tr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT
A RAPID ASSESSMENT GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (NJDCA) (In the amount of $8,500)
5ur - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO ACCEPT AN AWARD OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATION FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $200,000 FOR ECONOMIC
FEASIBILITY AND MARKETING ANALYSIS OF THE ROUTE 29 BOULEVARD
PROJECT.
5vr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH LANGAN
ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, 50 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE
1002, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY
BASIS FOR ENGINEERING OVERSIGHT RELATED TO THE CLOSURE AND REMOVAL
OF FIVE RELICT UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AND RELATED SOIL
REMEDIATION SERVICES. (Maximum amount of the contract was $21,811.12)
5wr - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 08-24 AUTHORIZING AN ADJUSTMENT IN
HOME FUNDS COMMITTED TO LEEWOOD IN TOWN, LLC. FROM $100,000 TO
$109,000 FOR LEEWOOD RENAISSANCE NORTH AT TRENTON HOMEOWNERSHIP
PROJECT.
5xr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER #001 TO THE CONTRACT WITH
EARLE ASPHALT COMPANY TO PROVIDE FOR THE EROSION AND SEDIMENT
CONTROL WORK FOR ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND LINEAR PARK AT
ENTERPRISE AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK. (The amount of this change order is $92,148)
5yr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE OF THE FY 2008 APPROPRIATIONS.
5zr - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #04-365 WHICH AUTHORIZED A REGIONAL
CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWNSHIP OF MARLBORO.
5aar - RESOLUTION ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 TO
GENERATE 2008 3RD AND 4TH QUARTER TAX BILLS.
5bbr - 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 476 NORTH
CLINTON AVENUE TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION.
(The maximum amount of the contract was $36,850)
5ccr - 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) (Lopez Law Foundation – The Capital City Chess Club 2008 - $15,000)
5ddr - 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) (2008 Susan G. Komen for the Cure - $10,000)
5eer - 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) (NJDCA – Neighborhood Housing Rehab 2008 - $300,000)
5ffr - 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) (State of NJ/DEP – Clean Communities - $87,789)
June 10, 2008 3
5ggr - 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) (N.J.D.H.S. – 2008 Primary Prevention of Alcohol & Drug Abuse - $1,579)
5hhr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT
FOR 2008 FUNDING FROM THE DRUNK DRIVING ENFORCEMENT FUND, PROVIDED
BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY. (In the amount of
$54,101.81)
5iir - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT PURSUANT TO THE
BODY ARMOR REPLACEMENT FUND ACT, P.L. 1997, c.177 (N.J.S.A. 52:17B-4.4) BY
THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND
PUBLIC SAFETY.
5jjr - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FUND
PROGRAM (SAFE CORRIDORS) FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION. (In the amount of $27,000)
5kkr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENHANCED 9-1-1 EQUIPMENT GRANT FROM THE
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF
EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (In the amount of $994,054.87)
5llr - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE ENHANCED 9-1-1 GENERAL ASSISTANCE GRANT
FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY,
OFFICE OF EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. (In the amount of
$78,520)
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
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