Meeting of January 2, 2008
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MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2008 MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008 AT 7:00 PM President Castellano opened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. and stated, "I would like to advise all those present that notice of this meeting has been provided to the public in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting Act, and that notice was furnished to The Jersey Journal and The Hoboken Reporter, The Record, The Newark Star - Ledger and also placed on the bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall." The Council President then called for the Salute to the Flag. The Clerk then called the roll: PRESENT: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ABSENT: Mason. SFY 2008 Municipal Budget Hearing The SFY 2008 Municipal Budget Hearing is continued to the next Hoboken City Council Meeting scheduled for January 16, 2008. PUBLIC HEARING and FINAL VOTE ON ORDINANCES Second Reading / Public Hearing and Final Vote AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 179 “TAXICABS” AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 179A “TAXICABS”. (DR-341) One (1) speaker addressed the City Council on the above ordinance: Maurice DeGennaro, 614 Hudson Street. The above ordinance (DR-341) is continued to the January 16, 2008 meeting at the sponsors, Councilwoman LaBruno’s request. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 180 “LIMOUSINES AND LIVERIES” AND REPLACING IT WITH CHAPTER 180A “LIMOUSINES AND LIVERIES”. (DR-342) The above ordinance (DR-342) is continued to the January 16, 2008 meeting at the sponsors, Councilwoman LaBruno’s request. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HOBOKEN ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL OPEN SPACE, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION TRUST FUND (DR-343) President Castellano directed the City Clerk to announce that the Council would consider for final passage the aforesaid ordinance and all persons interested at this time would be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance of which the heading was read in full. The following spoke regarding the ordinance: Sandi Reinardy, 1200 Grand Street; Keith Furman, 1200 Grand Street; Helen Hirsch, 98 Park Avenue; Richard Tremitiedi, 2 Constitution Court; Leah Healey, 806 Park Avenue. No other person present desiring to be heard and no written protests or objections received, President Castellano asked for a motion to close the hearing. Councilman Russo moved that the hearing be closed. Motion duly seconded by Councilman Ramos. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. Council President Castellano then instructed the City Clerk to call the Final Vote for the above Ordinance. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 7 - NAYS: 1 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer. ---Nays: President Castellano. ---Absent: Mason. At this time members of the public spoke at the “Public Portion” of the meeting: Carmine Pietropalo, 94 Washington Street; Helen Hirsch, 98 Park Avenue; Maurice DeGennaro, 614 Hudson Street; Cheryl Fallick, 204 3rd Street; Mary O’ndrejka, 159 9th Street; Daniel Tumpson, 230 Park Avenue; Richard Tremitiedi, 2 Constitution Court; Halley Wolowiec, 163 Newark Street. Meeting of January 2, 2008 2 08-01 APPLICATIONS FOR MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES Livery Drivers ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Parking Garages ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Mechanical Amusement Devices --------------------------------------- 0 ---Councilman Russo moved that the licenses be granted. ---Motion duly seconded by Councilman Cammarano. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. CLAIM RESOLUTIONS 08-02 By Councilman Russo: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective names in payment of approved claims totaling $139,960.21 against the UNCLASSIFIED CLAIMS. Seconded by Councilman Cammarano. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. By Councilman Russo: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective names in payment of approved claims totaling $121,228.93 against the DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION. Seconded by Councilman Cammarano. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. Meeting of January 2, 2008 3 By Councilman Russo: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective names in payment of approved claims totaling $13,424.98 against the DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. Seconded by Councilman Cammarano. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. By Councilman Russo: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective names in payment of approved claims totaling $68,342.96 against the DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. Seconded by Councilman Cammarano. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. By Councilman Ramos: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective names in payment of approved claims totaling $89,470.24 against the DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. Seconded by Councilman Giacchi. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. By Councilman Cammarano: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective Meeting of January 2, 2008 4 names in payment of approved claims totaling $28,776.76 against the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY. Seconded by Councilman Russo. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. By Councilman Russo: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective names in payment of approved claims totaling $10,723.20 against the CAPITAL ACCOUNT. Seconded by Councilman Cammarano. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. By Councilwoman LaBruno: RESOLVED, that warrants be drawn on the City Treasurer in favor of the claimants named on the accompanying list in the amount of and for the purpose set opposite their respective names in payment of approved claims totaling $131,360.18 against the PARKING UTILITY. Seconded by Councilman Ramos. ---Adopted by the following vote: YEAS: 8 - NAYS: 0 - ABSENT: 1 ---Yeas: Council persons Cammarano, Cunningham, Giacchi, LaBruno, Ramos, Russo, Zimmer and President Castellano. ---Nays: None. ---Absent: Mason. PAYROLL RESOLUTIONS 08-03 By Councilman Russo: RESOLVED, THAT WARRANTS DRAWN ON THE CITY TREASURER, TO THE ORDER OF THE CITY TREASURER, IN PAYMENT OF SERVICES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF HOBOKEN, FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 29, 2007 TO DECEMBER 12, 2007 FOR THE PAYROLL ARE HEREBY RATIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS: Meeting of January 2, 2008 5 Department Account Num. Regular Pay Overtime Other Pay Total Pay Personnel 8-01-20-105 8,664.19 8,664.19 Mayor's Office 8-01-20-110 7,710.31 7,710.31 City Council 8-01-20-111 8,450.90 8,450.90 Bus Adm. Office 8-01-20-112 16,037.09 16,037.09 ABC Board 8-01-20-113 1,123.88 153.85 1,277.73 Purchasing 8-01-20-114 5,151.39 5,151.39 Grants Management 8-01-20-116 8,144.50 8,144.50 City Clerks Office 8-01-20-120 16,787.37 783.30 17,570.67 Elections 8-01-20-122 Finance Office 8-01-20-130 4,513.08 4,513.08 Accounts / Controls 8-01-20-131 Payroll Division 8-01-20-132 3,328.70 356.63 3,685.33 Tax Collection 8-01-20-145 12,257.58 12,257.58 Assessor's Office 8-01-20-150 12,908.54 12,908.54 Corporation Counsel 8-01-20-155 16,005.47 16,005.47 Community Develop. 8-01-20-160 6,249.93 6,249.93 Treasurer 8-01-20-146 Planning Board 8-01-21-180 5,180.41 5,180.41 Info Technology 8-01-20-147 3,672.50 1,886.82 5,559.32 Zoning Officer 8-01-21-186 2,963.65 2,963.65 Housing Inspection 8-01-21-187 6,001.77 6,001.77 Construction Code 8-01-22-195 26,236.07 26,236.07 Police Division 8-01-25-241 477,822.66 4,946.82 3,411.60 486,181.08 Crossing Guards 8-01-25-241 13,464.39 13,464.39 Meeting of January 2, 2008 6 Emergency Mgmt 8-01-25-252 4,581.77 1,874.18 250.00 7,705.95 Fire Division 8-01-25-266 462,820.68 2,937.26 180.00 465,937.94 Signal & Traffic 8-01-25-267 Envir.