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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 19, 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 5:45 p.m., at Council Chamber, 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 June 13, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone Invocation and Salute to the Flag was led by Acting City Clerk Juanita M. Joyner. President Pintella asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of the passing of Alida “Cookie” Burkhalter. Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Mr. Segura, that the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 13, 20 and 22, 2008, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING 06-052 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE DESIGNATION OF A DEVELOPER AND THE EXECUTION OF A DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND THE SALE OF PROPERTIES TO MONMOUTH MANAGEMENT AT TRENTON, LLC AND CORRECTING THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE MAGIC MARKER HOUSING PROJECT SITE LOCATED IN THE CANAL BANKS REDEVELOPMENT AREA”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 1  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 Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF DEEDS RELATING TO PUBLIC SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY”, 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 Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone Council President Pintella declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 08-05 DESIGNATING LEEWOOD IN TOWN, LLC, AS A DEVELOPER IN THE HUMBOLDT SWEETS REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. No 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. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 2a - Jerren Andrew Leach, 213 Highland Avenue – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury and property damage) 2b - Alba I. Santiago, 36 Tyler Street – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2c - Zikia Monique Owens, 93 Sykes Street – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 2 2d - Musu Perkins, 615 Artisan Street – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2e - Civil Action (Notice to Redeem) – in the matter of DIV-TIV, LLC v. Roberto Leon. 2f - Ronald Wilson, Jr., 9 Walton Avenue, Trenton, NJ – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2g - Civil Action – Citimortgage, Inc. v. Nellie Davis, et als. 2h - Maritza Boivin, 715 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2i - Victoria Boivin, 715 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (Personal injury) 2j - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – submitting Notice of Final Determination regarding Dee Dees Lounge, Inc., holder of Plenary Retail Consumption License #1111-32-105-003. 2k - New Jersey Department of Transportation – advising that on or about June 26, 2008, work will commence on the Long Life Pavement Markings Contract, Central – 2008, project. 2l - New Jersey Division of Taxation – submitting Warrant of Execution on Carroll Industries, Inc. 2m - James Mahon, Attorney at Law, 9 Gordon Avenue, Lawrenceville – submitting Municipal Lien Claim. 2n - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting Meeting Schedule for the month of June, 2008. 2o - Ronnie M. Wilson, 20 Spring Street, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2p - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Aurora Loan Services, LLC v. Giovanny Rodriquez-SA. 2q - Tambora Webb, 5464 Delancey Street, Phila., PA – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 3 2r - Budd Larner, Counsellors at Law, 150 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Short Hills, NJ – submitting Construction Lien Claims regarding Trenton Town Center on behalf of claimants Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor, LLC and Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor Architecture, PC. 2s - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – submitting copy of letter regarding NJDEP Child Care Facility Approval for Martin House Learning Center located at 794 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ. 2t - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – submitting copy of letter regarding Notice of Intent to Terminate regarding Granville Academy, 363 W. State Street, Trenton, NJ. 2u - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – submitting copy of letter regarding Notice of Intent to Terminate regarding Multiuse Sports Complex (proposed), Lamberton Street, Trenton, NJ. 2v - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting Agenda for June 5, 2008. REPORTS 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, City Clerk – submitting receipts of the City Clerk’s Office for the month ending May 2008. 3b - Juanita M. Joyner, City Clerk – advising that the following raffle applications have been approved as of June 19, 2008: St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, 411 Adeline Street, NJ; St. Basil’s Romanian Catholic Church, 238 Adeline Street, Trenton, NJ; The Sanctuary Guild of Our Lady of the Angels Church, 19 Bayard Street, Trenton, NJ. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None submitted. NEW BUSINESS Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Ms. Staton, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council: Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-303 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF TRENTON’S ALL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 4  2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-304 -RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION #07-429 AND GRANTING RENEWAL OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-125-005 FOR MUNDY’S TAVERN, INC. FOR 2007-2008 LICENSING TERM. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-305 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PERSON TO PERSON TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE #1111-33-080-006 FROM BALDASSARI, ITALO, TO REGENCY RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT, INC. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-306 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO PMA MANAGEMENT CORP., 100 CENTURY PARKWAY, MT. LAUREL, NEW JERSEY 08054 TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR SERVICES FOR GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS AND LOSS CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, in an amount not to exceed $179,900. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-307 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO QUALCARE, INC., 30 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ROAD, PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY 08854-3754 TO PROVIDE WORKERS COMPENSATION MANAGED CARE FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON, in an amount not to exceed $191,742. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-308 - 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 CHERYL A. DENNIS-GRIMES, RN, 462 LAMBERTON STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08611 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES (ADULT, ADOLESCENT AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH CLINIC) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH, in an amount not to exceed $24,500. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-309 - 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 MARJORE E. PANES, RN, BSN, #3 DUNSTON LANE, ROBBINSVILLE, NJ 08691, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES (CHILDREN’S HEALTH CLINIC) FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH, in an amount not to exceed $24,500. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 5  8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-310 - 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 JASMINE ABDUL- RAHEEM, RN, 712 STUYVESANT AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL NURSING SERVICES (ADULT AND ADOLESCENT CLINIC) FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH, in an amount not to exceed $24,500. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-311 - 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 POLICE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $63,660. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-312 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE MOTOROLA 800 MHZ SZOLAR SMART ZONE UNIX BASE RADIO OPERATING SYSTEM FROM MOTOROLA CORPORATION, INC., P.O. BOX 1335, BURLINGTON, NJ 08016, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS, THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY COOPERATIVE PROGRAM WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING, in an amount not to exceed $71,064.90. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-313 - RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS 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 RENOVATION OF THE FIRE HOUSE AT 503 BRIDGE STREET WHICH WILL BE THE NEW SOUTH WARD POLICE PRECINCT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-314 - RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT/LOAN FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000 FOR THE ASSUNPINK GREENWAY PHASE III. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 6  13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-315 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TSI MODEL 8020 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FIT TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR THE TRENTON POLICE ACADEMY FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-316 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES FOR THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION (CLPP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue and Ms. Staton) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-317 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 07-242 BETWEEN THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES TO INCREASE THE CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION GRANT BY AN ADDITIONAL $3,250 FROM $130,000 TO $133,250. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-318 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF HIV/AIDS SERVICES FOR THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT IMPACT MOBILE HEALTH VAN. ($140,000) (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue and Ms. Staton) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-320 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 AND 2 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF DEWCON, INC., P.O. BOX 439, BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND CEMENT MORTAR SERVICES FOR THE TRENTON WATER WORKS, in the amount of $54,313.50. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-321 - 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 FIRM OF HILL WALLACK, LLP, 202 CAREGIE CENTER, CN 5226, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 7  19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-322 - 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 FIRM OF JOHN MORELLI, ESQUIRE, 203 WEST SOMERDALE ROAD, VOORHEES, NEW JERSEY 08043 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $20,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-323 - 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 FIRM OF EMMETT E. PRIMAS, JR., 20 EAST CENTRE STREET, WOODBURY, NJ 08096 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 21. RESOLUTION NO. 08-325 - 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 FIRM OF NAGEL RICE & MAZIE, LLP, 103 EISENHOWER PARKWAY, ROSELAND, NJ 07068 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES in an amount not to exceed $150,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 22. RESOLUTION NO. 08-326 - 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 ALFRED B. VUOCOLO, ESQUIRE, 1083 LAWRENCE ROAD, LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08648 TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 23. RESOLUTION NO. 08-327 - 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 LENORE HANNAH, ESQUIRE, P.O. BOX 23, TITUSVILLE, NEW JERSEY 18938 TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT, in an amount not to exceed $5,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 8  24. RESOLUTION NO. 08-328 - 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 ROBERT H. YOSTEMBSKI, ESQUIRE, 205 CORNWALL AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT, in an amount not to exceed $8,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 25. RESOLUTION NO. 08-329 - 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 BERTHA SCOTT, ESQUIRE, 101 KENSINGTON AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT, in an amount not to exceed $6,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 26. RESOLUTION NO. 08-330 - 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 ASHLEY BOSTIC-HUTCHINSON, ESQUIRE, 15 HAGEMOUNT AVENUE, HIGHTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 08520 TO SERVE AS ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR FOR TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT, in an amount not to exceed $5,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 27. RESOLUTION NO. 08-331 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE CONTRACTS AWARDED TO THE LAW FIRM OF GENOVA, BURNS & VERNOIA, 354 EISENHOWER PARKWAY, LIVINGSTON, NEW JERSEY 07039 AND THE LAW FIRM OF DAVID F. CORRIGAN, LLC, 54-B WEST FRONT STREET, KEYPORT, NEW JERSEY 07735 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, ET SEQ, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 28. RESOLUTION NO. 08-332 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH USA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, INC., 344 WEST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE CLOSURE AND REMOVAL OF A RELICT UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK DISCOVERED AT 99 PENNINGTON AVENUE, in the amount of $10,106. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 9  29. RESOLUTION NO. 08-333 - RESOLUTION MAKING TEMPORARY UTILITY FUND BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 30. RESOLUTION NO. 08-334 - RESOLUTION MAKING TEMPORARY CURRENT BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS PRIOR TO THE FINAL ADOPTION OF THE FY 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. (Sponsored by Ms. Staton) 31. RESOLUTION NO. 08-335 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2008 APPROPRIATIONS. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 32. RESOLUTION NO. 08-336 - RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE GARDEN STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST FUND, NEW JERSEY HISTORIC TRUST IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,500 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP DOUGLASS HOUSE HERITAGE TOURISM INITIATIVES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MILL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 33. RESOLUTION NO. 08-337 - 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 716 SOUTHARD STREET TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION, the maximum amount of the contract was $26,420. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 34. RESOLUTION NO. 08-338 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT WITH EDGAR’S GENERAL CONTRACTOR, INC., 411 ELMER STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08611, WHICH WAS AWARDED ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 70 WEST END AVENUE TO ALLEVIATE A DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS CONDITION, the maximum amount of the contract was $26,100. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 35. RESOLUTION NO. 08-339 -RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CLUB LICENSES FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 10  36. RESOLUTION NO. 08-340 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION LICENSES FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 37. RESOLUTION NO. 08-341 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON APPROVING THE 2008-2009 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue and Ms. Staton) 38. RESOLUTION NO. 08-342 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSES FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Melone) 39. RESOLUTION NO. 08-343 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSES WITH BROAD PACKAGE PRIVILEGE FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) 40. RESOLUTION NO. 08-344 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR PETERS, MICHAEL D., T/A PETER’S PLACE, FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Mr. Pintella) 41. RESOLUTION NO. 08-345 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR CAPITAL PUB, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 42. RESOLUTION NO. 08-346 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR GOMEX-BISONO, INC., T/A LAMBERTON LIQUORS & BAR FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 43. RESOLUTION NO. 08-347 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR PAT’S ORIGINAL DINER, INC., T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (Sponsord by Mr. Bethea) City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 11  Motion was made by Ms. Lartigue, seconded by Ms. Staton, to ROLL CALL the following resolutions, which motion was carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. RESOLUTION NO. 08-319 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF WATERS & BUGBEE, INC. TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SIDEWALK, CURB AND DRIVEWAY RESTORATION SERVICES FOR THE TRENTON WATER WORKS, in the amount of $16,559.79. (Sponsored by Mr. Bethea) Director Jackson gave a brief explanation of the above resolution. Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone RESOLUTION NO. 08-349 - 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 FIRM OF SINGER & GOGER, 111 MULBERRY STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07102 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $30,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) Ayes: Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Segura Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone RESOLUTION NO. 08-324 - 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 FIRM OF SALVATORE T. ALFANO, P.A., P.O. BOX 1450, 55 WASHINGTON STREET, BLOOMFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07003 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES, in an amount not to exceed $10,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) Ayes: Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: Messrs. Bethea and Segura Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 12 FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: Motion was made by Mr. Melone, seconded by Mr. Segura, to POSTPONE first reading of the following ordinance. Said motion was carried with the following vote of Council: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 137 (SALE OF SCRAP METALS/ JUNKYARD AND RECYCLE CENTERS) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON. Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone LATE ENTRY: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-348 – RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF HAROLD W. GEORGE AS JUDGE TO THE TRENTON MUNICIPAL COURT. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton and Mr. Segura) Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE: Ms. Lartigue introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-65(B)(1) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF TRENTON ENTITLED “MUNICIPAL JUDGES, POWERS AND DUTIES”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Pintella. A brief discussion was held concerning the above ordinance. Assistant Business Administrator Dennis Gonzalez and Business Administration Jane Feigenbaum gave a brief explanation of this ordinance. Ayes: Ms. Lartigue, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Nays: None Abstained: Messrs. Bethea and Segura Absent: Messrs. Coston and Melone City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 13 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Zachary Chester, 1405 Stuyvesant Avenue, was impressed by the presentation that was given by the Administration concerning the downtown masterplan. Chief of Staff Renee Haynes informed City Council that this project was started with a Smart Growth Grant, and explained what a Smart Growth Grant was. Ms. Lartigue invited the Administration to the September West Ward Advisory Board meeting to share some of the things that are being looked at in this plan. Planning Director Andrew Carten informed City Council that he found the web to be a very effective way to advertise meetings and work projects, and that the Downtown Master Plan will be posted on the web page. Also, an initial CD has been made available. He also informed City Council that Richard Wilson, from the firm URS, based in Chicago, Illinois, presented the plan. A nation-wide request for proposals was done and they were the firm that was selected. Ms. Staton informed those present that there is vocational training for Trenton students at the Mercer County Community College Campus. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ __________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER President Acting City Clerk City Council Public Meeting Minutes June 19, 2008 14