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COUNCIL CONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES September 16, 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 5:13 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 2008-2009 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 19, 2008 by Resolution No. 08-341. The agenda for this meeting was mailed, posted and filed on September 12, 2008. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura (arrived at 5:21 pm), Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella – 6. ABSENT: Ms. Lartigue - 1 EXECUTIVE SESSION: (Council went into Executive Session at 5:17 pm) Adoption of the following resolution to go into Executive Session was moved by Councilwoman Staton Seconded by Councilman Coston and carried by unanimous vote of Council. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PERMIT DISCUSSION OF PENDING LITIGATION WHEREAS the City Council deems it necessary and essential to conduct a discussion concerning pending litigation, specifically the matter before the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) regarding the sale of the Trenton Water Works’ out side infrastructure; and WHEREAS the public disclosure of such discussion will be contrary to the interest of the City of Trenton and will not permit the fullest view of said matters; now therefore be it RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Trenton that a discussion be held on September 16, 2008 at or about 5:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room at which session the public will be excluded pending the discussion of said matters only. The public shall be informed of the determination of the City Council with respect to the final disposition of said pending proceedings, which final disposition shall be memorialized appropriately and adopted at a public meeting as soon as practicable. Council reconvened in open session at 6:00 p.m. All attending members were present. City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 1  Councilman Segura arrived at 5:21 during Executive Session. Councilman Coston expressed his regrets concerning K Hovnanian not accepting the invitation to appear before City Council. He read part of a letter from K Hovnanian that stated that the Department of Administration had asked them not to make a presentation until after they had concluded their negotiations. A detailed discussion with questions and answers ensued. Planning Division Director, Mr. Andrew Carten answered some of Council Members questions. Councilman Coston made a motion for the Acting City Clerk to send a letter to Mr. Semple, K Hovnanian by fax and electronic mail extending an invitation to appear before Council on September 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm, seconded by Councilman Bethea. On Roll Call: Aye: Messrs. Bethea, Coston, Melone, Segura, Ms. Staton, Mr. Pintella - 6 Absent: Mrs. Lartigue - 1 Motion carried. PRESENTATION: Nexus Properties: Train Station Development Presentation: Appearances: Jerome Harris, Acting Director of Housing & Economic Development Andrew Carten, Director of the Division of Planning Andrea Sussman, Executive VP, Nexus Properties Dante Germano, Nexus Properties John Maczuea, Land Planner Mr. Jerome Harris, Acting Director of the Department of Housing & Economic Development stated that it was a pleasure to appear in front of Council on his first call to duty and introduced Nexus Properties for an update. Ms. Andrea Sussman, commented and gave a brief history of the project. Mr. John Maczuea, Director of Planning for Nexus Properties stated that City Council had designated Nexus Properties as Developer for part of the Train Station Redevelopment Area in December, 2007. They have a new Concept Plan that is more ambitious. Ms. Sussman stated that New Jersey Transit is part of their team and that they are meeting with them, the State of New Jersey, the City of Trenton, the County, and PSE&G on a monthly basis. City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 2  The proposal is for two office towers-one located on the lot next to the existing parking garage on East State Street, and the second tower would be located on the Salvation Army property. Structures will be approximately 20 – 25 stories each with approximately 600,000 sq. ft. of office space. The plan will include a 2nd parking garage with an estimated 2,000 parking spaces. The Plan included the following items: • Residential Structures • Retail Space on the 1st floor • Office Space • Walking Areas • Open Areas • Park like Areas This project will cost approximately 450 million dollars. They will be asking City Council in the near future to assist them with the condemnation of some properties. They would like to extend their project to the 800 block of E. State Street, and into Wall Street. The project will be in phases, first will be the Tower and Parking Garage, then residential. A detailed discussion was followed by a question and answer period. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Council President Pintella announced that this meeting was not regarding the closing of the libraries. Mr. Pintella notified the public that Mrs. Kimberly Bray, Executive Director of the Library was scheduled to appear before Council on September 23, 2008 at 5:00 pm. He commended the Mayor on his comments and suggestions regarding the library. Special Counsel Joseph Alacqua explained that the Trenton Public Library is an autonomous body, although the City has an obligation under state statutes to provide funding. Every Board member is appointed by the Mayor. Bea Perry, 26 Sylvester Avenue – Spoke on the traffic problem; weeds and trees trimming; police presence is needed for the speeding problem. Paul Harris, 137 Centre Street – Spoke on the Trenton Public Library situation. He wanted to know why in April, 2008, when Mrs. Bray appeared before Council questions were not asked about the conditions with the libraries. City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 3 Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street – Spoke on the Trenton Public Library issues; wanted to know why the Library Board never notified the City that the buildings needed repairs; sale of the water infrastructure. James Fouse, 13 Cavell Avenue – Stated that the former Executive Director for the Trenton Public Library had notified the City that the building needed repairs; wanted to know why the City does not get money from the sale of tickets at the Trenton Thunder Park and the Arena. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue – Complained about the black bags from the corner stores being all over the street; too many trees being planted all over the City and not maintained; signs need to be posted around the City about cleaning up after your dog. Kristen Kosensky, 832 Brunswick Avenue – Appeared before Council to thank the City for the contract that was awarded to the Corporate Health Center. Susan Perez, - Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries open. Ms. Johnson – Came in support of the City Libraries; gave Council a petition regarding the closing of the libraries. Monroe Laremore, 1446 Stuyvesant Avenue – Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries open. Tynnetta Howard, - Complained about having to move her car on a parade route at 9:00 am when the parade starts at 1:00 pm. Hussan Haqq, 87 Liberty Street – Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries open. Olli, Hazeem & Kawea Haqq, 87 Liberty Street – (Students) Want the Libraries to stay open. Ms. Bellamy, Resident of Hamilton Township – Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries open. Veronica Davis, - Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries Open. Steve Cooper, 43 Sanhican Drive – Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries open. Alex Bethea, 117 Cadwalder Drive – Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries open. Donald Brokate, 104 Cornwall Avenue – Felts it was unfair that people were not allowed in the Council Conference room because there was not enough room. Meetings should be held in the Council Chambers. Kesma DaFresne, 24 Pierce – Spoke in support of keeping the City Libraries open. City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 4  Council President Pintella announced that Library Board meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, and the meetings are open to the public. John Ungrady, 577 Second Street – Wanted to know what happened to the Champale Project; he complained about the traffic in South Trenton. Council recessed at 7:52 pm, reconvened in public session at 8:15 pm. DOCKET REVIEW: Appearance: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator City Council reviewed and discussed docket items. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS: Motion was made by Council President Pintella to adopt by consent vote, resolutions 5ar – 5zr and the walk-on resolutions: ABC renewal for Michael P. Matucheck for 2008-2009, ABC renewal for Club Fourteen, LLC for 2008-2009, and Supporting the East Trenton Collaborative; with the exception of resolutions 5fr and 5ir which will have a roll call, motion was seconded by Councilman Bethea: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Mr. Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Mr. Segura 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-538 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR OZ JUAN, INC., T/A PASSIONS RESTAURANT & NIGHT CLUB FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (801-803 E. State Street) (Sponsored by Mr. Melone) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-539 - RESOLUTION APPROVING PLACE-TO-PLACE TRANSFER OF PLENARY RETAIL DISTRIBUTION LICENSE #1111-44-055-007, ISSUED TO BEACHWOOD RESTAURANT, INC. (1568-1570-1572-1574 Edgewood Avenue) (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-540 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT THROUGH A COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING PROCESS TO THE CORPORATE HEALTH CENTER AT CAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEM, 832 BRUNSWICK AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08638 TO PROVIDE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON AND TRENTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. (In an amount not to exceed $188,000) (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-541 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF CHEMICALS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY. (General Chemical Performance Products, LLC – in an amount not to exceed $597,000) (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 5 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-542 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO JOHN MORELLI, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 203 WEST SOMERDALE ROAD, VOORHEES, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES – CIVIL RIGHTS AND OTHER SPECIALIZED LITIGATION 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 $30,000) (Sponsor by Mr. Melone) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-543 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO HILL WALLACK, 202 CARNEGIE CENTER, CN 5226, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES – CIVIL RIGHTS AND OTHER SPECIALIZED LITIGATION 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 $40,000) (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-544 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO EMMETT E. PRIMAS, JR., ESQ. 20 E. CENTRE STREET, WOODBURY, NEW JERSEY, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES – CIVIL RIGHTS AND OTHER SPECIALIZED LITIGATION 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 $30,000) (Sponsor by Mr. Melone) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-545 - RESOLUTION CANCELING PERMITS AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES. (Issued to Pyrotek in the amount of $331) (Sponsor by Mr. Melone) 9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-546 - RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS TO THE SFY 2009 TEMPORARY BUDGET OF THE CITY OF TRENTON CURRENT FUND. (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-547 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLANNING BOARD TO HEAR AND REVIEW PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NORTH CLINTON AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN. (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-548 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR GILLIEPIE, INC., T/A GEORGE C’S FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD. (198 Liberty Street) (Sponsor by Mr. Melone) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-549 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO WANDA M. AKIN & ASSOCIATES, ONE GATEWAY CENTER, SUITE 2600, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES – CIVIL RIGHTS AND OTHER SPECIALIZED LITIGATION 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 $20,000) (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-550 - RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION FROM ARCHITECTS HOUSING COMPANY ‘I’ FOR A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 55:14K-1 ET SEQ. (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-551 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS TO BE MADE BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE OF THE FY 2008 APPROPRIATION RESERVE. (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 6 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-552 - RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION OF AN ORIENTATION EXHIBIT FOR THE 1719 WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM. (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-553 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,200 FROM THE NEW JERSEY HISTORICAL COMMISSION DEPARTMENT OF STATE FOR THE 1719 WILLIAM TRENT HOUSE MUSEUM. (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 17. RESOLUTION NO. 08-554 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO A.A. DUCKETT, INC., 134 MAPLE LEAF COURT, GLASSBORO, NEW JERSEY 08028 TO PROVIDE HVAC SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, WATER UTILITY. (In an amount not to exceed $45,370) (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 18. RESOLUTION NO. 08-555 - 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 LANGAN ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, 50 WEST STATE STREET, 10TH FLOOR, SUITE 1002, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS TO CONDUCT PRE-DEMOLITION ASSESSMENTS OF BUILDING MATERIALS FOR ASBESTOS, LEAD, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND WETLANDS DELINEATION AT THE FISHER AND PUKALA SITES, 101 HART AVENUE AND 121 POPLAR STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY. (In an amount not to exceed $32,836.46) (Sponsor by Mr. Melone) 19. RESOLUTION NO. 08-556 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO BRICKTOWN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC, 101 LANES MILL ROAD, BRICK, NEW JERSEY 08724 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR LIGHTING UPGRADES TO THE MILL HILL PLAYHOUSE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF CULTURE. (In an amount not to exceed $51,578) (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 20. RESOLUTION NO. 08-557 - 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 CLARKE, CATON & HINTZ, STATION PLACE, 400 SULLIVAN WAY, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08628 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT ELLARSLIE MANSION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF CULTURE. (In an amount not to exceed $12,100) (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 21. RESOLUTION NO. 08-558 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 07-179 TO AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE IN THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR THE TRENTON REDIRECTING YOUTH PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAM (TRYPEP) (Increased funding from $105,274 to $106,853) (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 7 22. RESOLUTION NO. 08-559 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE PROVISION OF CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING PREVENTION SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000. (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) 23. RESOLUTION NO. 08-560 - 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. (In the amount of $22,516) (Sponsor by Mr. Melone) 24. RESOLUTION NO. 08-561 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO NED WHITE, 546 EDGEWOOD AVENUE, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08618 TO PERFORM THE SERVICES OF RECREATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE. (In an amount not to exceed $40,000) (Sponsor by Ms. Staton) 25. RESOLUTION NO. 08-562 - RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EAST TRENTON COLLABORATIVE (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 26. RESOLUTION NO. 08-563 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR MATUCHECK, MICHAEL P., FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD (Sponsor by Mr. Melone) 27. RESOLUTION NO. 08-564 - RESOLUTION GRANTING RENEWAL OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION LICENSE FOR CLUB FOURTEEN LLC, T/A SAME FOR THE 2008-2009 LICENSING PERIOD (Sponsor by Mr. Bethea) 2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Motion was made by Councilman Melone that all Communications, Petitions and reports be accepted and referred, by a consent vote of City Council, seconded by Council President Pintella: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea, Melone, Ms. Staton and Mr. Pintella Absent: Mr. Coston, Mrs. Lartigue, Mr. Segura 2a - Gregory G. Terrell, 907 Quinton Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2b - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Preshial L. Bush vs. Larry R. Brown. 2c - Francis Martin, 33 Western Avenue, Ewing – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 8 2d - Gloria J. Smith, 706 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2e - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Bank of America, N.A. vs. Dao R. Freeman, et als. 2f - Karl J. Thomas, 31 Evans Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2g - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs. Eugene Parisien, et als. 2h - Martin Rambal, 701 Greenwood Avenue, Apt. 2, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2i - Kim Turner, 1501 Parkside Avenue, Apt. 11A, Ewing – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2j - Cornelia Wilson, 1177 Bergen Street, Newark – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2k - Frances Prentice, 50 Country Lane, Hamilton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2l - Carrie Pottinger, 898 Parkside Avenue, Ewing – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2m - Gladys Maldonado, 27 N. Clinton Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2n - Civil Action – in the matter of Michael Fabrikant vs. Kee-Mar, LLC, et als. 2o - Marie Santiago, 303 S. Clinton Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) 2p - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – enclosing Community Forestry Status Report for Mid-Year 2008. 2q - Public Service Electric and Gas – advising of meeting to be held on September 19, 2008. 2r - Public Service Electric and Gas – advising of public hearing for Basic Generation Service Charges procured by PSE&G on behalf of its basis generation services customers. 2s - Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders – submitting meeting schedule for the month of September, 2008. 2t - New Jersey Department of Transportation – submitting executed Reevaluation of Project limits form. City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 9 2u - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – submitting copy of NJDEP Child Care Facility Approval Letter for Trenton Head Street, 715 Bellevue Avenue. 2v - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – submitting copy Termination of Memorandum of Agreement for Multi Use Sports Complex, Lamberton Street. 2w - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – submitting copy of Notice of Deficiency for World War II Memorial At Veterans Park, 138 W. State Street. 2x - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Rasheed Zareef vs. Officer Paul Messina, Jr., The Trenton Police Division, et als. 2y - New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control – submitting copy of Ordering Staying Special Condition Pending Appeal for R and T Tavern, Inc., t/a Nuevo Ambiente Mango vs. City of Trenton. 2z - Wayne Council, 225 Beechwood Avenue, Apt. #104, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 3. REPORTS: 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, City Clerk – submitting report of receipts received by the City Clerk’s Office for the month ending August, 2008. Total amount received for August - $4,321.60. 3b - Juanita M. Joyner, City Clerk – advising that the following raffle application has been approved as of September 18, 2008: Mobile Meals of Trenton/Ewing, 546 Bellevue Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. 4. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None Submitted ABC MATTERS: Council President Pintella asked Mr. Joseph Alacqua, Special Counsel to give an update on the ABC Hearing at the next Council meeting. CIVIC MATTERS: Councilwoman Staton: 1. Trenton Public Libraries situation, communicating information to the public, condition of the library buildings, the public and community groups assisting the Library Board with fund raising. 2. Planting of trees and the damage they are causing to the sidewalks. 3. Placement of cameras to check on speeding. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted ___________________________ __________________________ PAUL M. PINTELLA JUANITA M. JOYNER CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT ACTING CITY CLERK City Council Conference: Minutes September 16, 2008 10