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CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES November 6, 2008 Trenton Council Chamber 1:00 p.m. A joint Conference and Regular Public Meeting of the City Council of the City of Trenton, New Jersey, was held on the above date at 1:17 p.m., in the City Council Conference Room, City Hall, 319 East State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Cordelia M. Staton, 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 2008 annual notice was adopted by Trenton City Council by Resolution No. 08-341 on June 19, 2008. The agenda for the said meeting was mailed, posted and filed on November 5, 2008. ROLL CALL: Present: Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura, Ms. Staton Absent: Messrs. Bethea (arrived at 3:20 p.m.), Melone (arrived at 2:40 p.m.) and Pintella TOWING ORDINANCE DISCUSSION: The Administration informed City Council that they were not aware that a discussion of the Towing Ordinance was scheduled for today’s agenda. Ms. Lartigue stated that the agenda in the future will be developed by the City Clerk and City Council. William Bollinger, Esq., representing Hawk’s Towing, presented City Council documents regarding the proposal that Hawk’s Towing submitted to the City of Trenton. Further discussion of the Towing Ordinance will take place at a later time. DOCKET REVIEW: Appearance: Renee Haynes, Chief of Staff Jane Feigenbaum, Business Administrator Docket items were reviewed and discussed by City Council. Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, to accept all communications, petitions, reports, applications and bonds. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 1 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS 2a - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of Emerald Turner, Nadia Fireall and Quiana Welch vs. Aja N. Nurse, Bertie M. Alston, Rafale A. Franco, Rafaela Muniz, et als. 2b - Dorothy L. Williams, 36 Prospect Village, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (personal injury) 2c - Civil Action (summons) – in the matter of American Asphalt Company, Inc. vs. City of Trenton. 2d - Honorable Douglas H. Palmer – extending an invitation to join him for a press conference to publicize the Trenton Rehabilitation Pilot Program at Robbins School Auditorium, 283 Tyler Street in Trenton on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 12:00 noon. 2e - New Jersey Division of Taxation – submitting 2008 Certification of the Table of Equalized Valuations; and Certification of the 2008 Average Ratios and Common Level Ranges for Use in the Tax Year 2009. 2f - Trenton Public Schools – advising of Abbott Facilities Advisory Board Public Meeting to be held November 12, 2008, at 6 p.m. 2g - Superior Court of New Jersey – informing of a Civil Action Complaint filed against the City of Trenton by Edward D. Hatrak, Sr. 2h - Zeitz & Stein, Attorneys at Law, 201 Barclay Pavilion West, Cherry Hill – informing of Tax Sale Certificate for 28 Anderson Street, Trenton. 2i - New Jersey Department of Community Affairs – enclosing copy of Local Finance Board Resolution reflecting the action the Board took at the meeting held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. 2j - New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – informing of Notice of Deficiency for Regional Sludge Management Facility for 1600 Lamberton Road, Trenton. 2k - H & G, LLC, One Echelon Plaza, 227 Laurel Road, Suite 100, Voorhees – informing of Pre-Foreclosure Notice for 21-71 Clark Street, Trenton, NJ. 2l - H & G, LLC, One Echelone Plaza, 227 Laurel Road, Suite 100, Voorhees – informing of Pre-Foreclosure Notice for 55 Oak Street, Trenton, NJ. 2m - Delaware and Raritan Canal Commission – informing of meeting to be held on November 12, 2008, at 10 a.m. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 2 2n - Verizon – submitting Notice of Claim against the City of Trenton for damages sustained at property located at 786 East State Street, Trenton. 2o - Hamilton Township – enclosing copy of Ordinance No. 08-063 entitled “Ordinance amending and supplementing The Code of Ordinances, Hamilton Township, New Jersey, Chapter 160 Land Development, Article VIII, Fees, Guaranties and Inspections; Off- Tract Improvements, Section 160-253, Fees (Driveway Installation Permits) 2p - United States Senate – advising of two foreclosure clinics to be held October 24, at Cumberland County College and October 25 at Elizabeth City Hall. 2q - Rent Leveling Association of New Jersey – informing of Workshop to be held at the New Jersey League of Municipalities Conference on November 20, 2008. 2r - Bruce Darnell Williams, 1041 Revere Avenue, Trenton – submitting Claim for Damages against the City of Trenton. (property damage) REPORTS: 3a - Juanita M. Joyner, Acting City Clerk – advising that the following raffle application has been approved as of November 6, 2008: HomeFront, Inc., 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. APPLICATIONS AND BONDS – None Submitted Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Mr. Segura, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council: Ayes: Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura and Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Bethea, Melone and Pintella 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-617 - RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NOS. 07-324 AND 07-435 AND INVALIDATING PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE NO. 1111-33-221-003 ISSUED TO MARTINEZ BAR, LLC. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-618 - RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT TO INTERNATIONAL SALT CO., INC., 655 NORTHERN BOULEVARD, CLARK SUMMIT, PA 18411 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS APPROXIMATELY 1,000 TONS OF PRE-TREATED ROCK SALT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF STREETS FOR USE DURING THE 2008/2009 WINTER SEASON, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COUNTY OF MERCER COOPERATIVE PRICING AGREEMENT, in an amount not to exceed $70,420. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 3  3. RESOLUTION NO. 08-619 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO ARMANDO’S CONSTRUCTION, INC., 311 DICKINSON STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08638 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE BREUNIG AVENUE PARK RENOVATIONS AND PAVING AT VARIOUS PARKS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CULTURE, DIVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, in an amount not to exceed $113,517. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue and Mr. Bethea) 4. RESOLUTION NO. 08-620 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO CONSOLIDATED MOTOR OILS, INC., 1773 PINE AVENUE, VINELAND, NEW JERSEY 08360 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS OIL AND GREASE FOR THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS OF THE CITY OF TRENTON, in an amount not to exceed $72,194.87. (Sponsored by Messrs. Bethea and Coston) 5. RESOLUTION NO. 08-621 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT TO GOLDEN CROWN CONTRACTORS, INC., 4099 SOUTH BROAD STREET, YARDVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08620 FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF ALL LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR PHASE II ALTERATIONS TO TRENTON CITY HALL, FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, in an amount not to exceed $89,267. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 6. RESOLUTION NO. 08-622 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $1 MILLION FROM THE NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND PREPAREDNESS (OHSP) TO IMPLEMENT A MOBILE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER IN THE NORTHWEST REGION. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 7. RESOLUTION NO. 08-623 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO NAGEL RICE, LLP, 103 EISENHOWER PARKWAY, ROSELAND, NEW JERSEY 07068 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 $50,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 8. RESOLUTION NO. 08-624 - RESOLUTION CANCELING NON OCCUPANT OWNER LICENSE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to William Hodge – in the amount of $1,265. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 4  9. RESOLUTION NO. 08-625 - RESOLUTION CANCELING NON OCCUPANT OWNER LICENSE APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING RETURN OF FEES, issued to Howard Reading – in the amount of $357.50. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 10. RESOLUTION NO. 08-626 -RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NUMBER 08-211 THAT AWARDED A CONTRACT THROUGH A FAIR AND OPEN PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 ET SEQ TO RIKER, DANZIG, SCHERER, HYLAND & PERRETTI, 50 WEST STATE STREET, SUITE 1010, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES REGARDING WATER SYSTEMS, in an amount not to exceed $120,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 08-627 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ASSIGNMENT OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATES PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 54:5-113 TO ANDRE WILLIAMS. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 12. RESOLUTION NO. 08-628 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 08-608 AUTHORIZING THE AUCTION OF CERTAIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL LANDS AND BUILDINGS LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(a) (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 13. RESOLUTION NO. 08-629 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A FY 2008 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT FROM THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY, AGGRESSIVE DRIVER ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, for the total amount of $20,000. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) 14. RESOLUTION NO. 08-630 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A CONTRACT TO EUGENE J. ELIAS, RMA, PARTNER OF THE FIRM MERCADIEN, P.C., P.O. BOX 7648, PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY 08543 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL AUDITOR SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 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 $100,500. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) 15. RESOLUTION NO. 08-631 - RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 08-341 ENTITLED “RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TRENTON APPROVING THE 2008-2009 SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS”. (Sponsored by Mr. Coston) City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 5  16. RESOLUTION NO. 08-632 - RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A FY 2008 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, in the amount of $65,684. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura) Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Staton, to adopt the following resolutions by a consent vote of City Council: Ayes: Mr. Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Segura and Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Bethea, Melone and Pintella 1. RESOLUTION NO. 08-633 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMMITMENT OF HOME FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $187,500 FOR THE PROVISION OF TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE. (Sponsored by Mr. Segura and Ms. Lartigue) 2. RESOLUTION NO. 08-634 - 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 HEYER, GRUEL & ASSOCIATES, 63 CHURCH STREET, 2ND FLOOR, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEW JERSEY 08901 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES TO CREATE A NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN FOR THE AREA AROUND RUTHERFORD AND BELLEVUE AVENUES, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, in an amount not to exceed $75,000. (Sponsored by Ms. Lartigue) Discussion on the ordinance establishing a table of organization for the Trenton Fire Department was held by City Council. Councilman Bethea arrived at this time. (2:30 p.m.) Motion was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, that the minutes of the City Council meetings held October 14 and 23, 2008, be approved and the reading thereof dispensed with. Motion carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 6 PUBLIC COMMENT: Raymond Chance, 7 Cadwalader Drive, spoke against the deer leaving Cadwalader Park. A discussion was held regarding Cadwalader Park. Ann Conti, 216 Columbus Avenue, informed City Council of her $600 water bill, and questioned whether there was a sewer adjustment for senior citizens. She was informed by the Administration that she should contact Customer Service about getting an adjustment for the sewer portion of the bill. Norm Lewis, 28 Eagle Drive, Egg Harbor Township, spoke in favor of the Division of Inspections. Vice President wished Jane Feigenbaum Business Administrator well with her new endeavor. Mr. Segura left the meeting at 2:30 p.m. The meeting recessed at 3:20 p.m., and reconvened at 4:58 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (City Council went into Executive Session at 5:00 p.m.) Adoption of the following resolution to go into Executive Session was moved by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by unanimous vote of those Council members present. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO PERMIT DISCUSSION WITH REGARD TO PENDING AND/OR THREATENED LITIGATION WHEREAS the City Council deems it necessary and essential to conduct a discussion concerning pending and/or threatened litigation; 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 November 6, 2008 at or about 1:00 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. City Council reconvened in open session at approximately 5:46 p.m., recessed and reconvened into the Council Chamber at 6:05 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 7  City Council presented a resolution to Mitchell A. David Post 182 and Trenton Post 193 thanking them for their work in the community. They were also presented with flags sent by Congressman Chris Smith that have flown over the State Capitol. FIRST READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE WITH EAST STATE STREET LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS 222 EAST STATE STREET, TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08608”. The motion was seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Ms. Lartigue introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 08-08 AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS BLOCK 4502, LOTS 87, 88 AND 89 IN THE CITY OF TRENTON TO ADD LOT 86”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bethea, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Mr. Bethea introduced, presented and authorized publication of an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-92 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTIES IN THE ENTERPRISE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, KNOWN AS 300 ENTERPRISE AVENUE, BLOCK 23102, LOT 9 AND ENTERPRISE AVENUE, BLOCK 23004, LOT 3 AND BLOCK 23101, LOT 3”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Melone, and carried. Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND SECOND READING OF THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES: Council Vice President Staton declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CHENEY FLASHING COMPANY, LLC AS DEVELOPER OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 745 CALHOUN STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY”, and asked if anyone wished to speak to the subject. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 8  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. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella A motion to withdraw the following ordinance was made by Mr. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XIII, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A TABLE OF ORGANIZATION FOR THE TRENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. Council Vice President Staton declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XII, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF TRENTON IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH QUALIFICATIONS OF A POLICE DIRECTOR”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Melone, and carried. 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. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Council Vice President Staton declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-81 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CHAMPALE REDEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS 1014 LAMBERTON STREET, BLOCK 11902, PORTION OF LOT 5 FROM YUSEF B. TAFARI”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Melone, and carried. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 9  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. Melone, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Mr. Bethea, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: Mr. Coston Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Council Vice President Staton declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE DETERMINING POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR THE NEW JERSEY DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PROGRAM”. The motion was seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried. 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. Coston, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Council Vice President Staton declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled: “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE CHAMPALE REDEVELOPMENT AREA BETWEEN ERNEST PEREZ, JR. AND PATRICIA K. PEREZ, H/W AND THE CITY OF TRENTON”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried. 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. Lartigue, seconded by Ms. Staton, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Council Vice President Staton declared open a public haring on an ordinance entitled: “ORDINANCE DESIGNATING HHG DEVELOPMENT PHASE I, LLC AS DEVELOPER OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE LAMBERTON STREET REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTIES”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 10  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. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Council Vice President declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “AN ORDINANCE REVISING WATER RATES FOR THE CITY OF TRENTON AND THE TOWNSHIPS OF EWING, HAMILTON, HOPEWELL AND LAWRENCE”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Melone, and carried. 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. Staton, seconded by Ms. Lartigue, and carried by the following vote of Council: Ayes: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella Council Vice President declared open a public hearing on an ordinance entitled “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE HERMITAGE AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA COMMONLY KNOWN AS WESTSIDE PLAZA, BLOCK 2801, LOT 2 AND BLOCK 2802, LOT 25”. The motion was seconded by Mr. Coston, and carried. 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: Messrs. Bethea and Coston, Ms. Lartigue, Mr. Melone, Ms. Staton Nays: None Absent: Messrs. Segura and Pintella PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS: Captain Leonard Carmichael, Jr., 11 Jimarie Ct., Hamilton, supports the ordinance that establishes a table of organization for the Trenton Fire Department. Patricia Stewart, 679 Lamberton Street, feels that the Fire Department is vital to the City of Trenton. She also spoke about the terrible condition of the Animal Shelter. Wayne Walk, President of FMBA Local #6, supports the ordinance that establishes a table of organization for the Trenton Fire Department. City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 11 Marjorie Pinder, 757 Centre Street, expressed concern with losing members of the Trenton Fire Department. Dion Clark, 323 Walnut Avenue, spoke in support of the Trenton Fire Department. Tim Bryan, 1926 Chestnut Avenue, spoke against the privatization of the Division of Inspections. Monroe Laremore, 1446 Stuyvesant Avenue, spoke about the poor economic condition of the City of Trenton. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. _____________________________ ________________________ CORDELIA M. STATON JUANITA M. JOYNER Vice President Acting City Clerk City Council Meeting Minutes November 6, 2008 12