The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack Was Held at City Hall s3

The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Monday, May 19th, 2003 at 8:00 P.M.

Mayor Zisa called the meeting to order and asked everyone to stand for the flag salute.

The Mayor then asked Ms. D’Auria to call the roll.

Present – Councilmen Roger B. Mattei and Jesus R. Galvis, Deputy Mayor Mark A. Stein, Councilwoman Juanita Trammell, Mayor John F. Zisa, Acting City Manager, Raymond Carnevale, Acting City Clerk Debra A. D’Auria and City Attorney Richard E. Salkin. City Manager James S. Lacava was absent.

Ms. D’Auria: "In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of l975 adequate notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to the Record and by posting a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall".

Mayor Zisa called for a motion to approve the minutes of the meeting held May 5th, 2003.

Motion offered by Deputy Mayor Stein and seconded by Councilwoman Trammell that the minutes be approved as submitted. Carried.

RESOLUTION #140 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN

FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 4-2003 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 12-98 OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF THE N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 EXPENSES”

Mayor Zisa: “This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public hearing. Will someone so move?”

Motion offered by Galvis, seconded by Mattei that there be a public hearing. Carried.

PUBLIC HEARING

Motion offered by Mattei, seconded by Trammell that the public hearing be closed.

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, that Ordinance No. 4- 2003 ENTITLED: "BOND ORDINANCE AMENDING BOND ORDINANCE NUMBER 12-98 OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK IN THE COUNTY OF BERGEN, NEW JERSEY, TO AMEND THE AMOUNT OF THE N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20 EXPENSES”, pass its second and final reading and is hereby adopted.

Roll Call: Ayes – Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa

RESOLUTION #141 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: GALVIS

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to make the following refunds for the reason stated:

AMOUNT BLOCK LOT NAME YEAR REASON

$1,500.00 122 5 Murillo, Angel & Rita 2003 ERR PMT 300.00 21 10 Janb, Amal M. Abou 2002 “ “ 681.99 341 8,C0S2G World Plaza Associates 2003 “ “ 1,117.00 341 8,C002C “ “ “ 2003 “ “ 646.00 434 15,C003G Mulkay & Rendo 2003 “ “ 823.00 343 10,C008E Kroll, Dale H. 2003 “ “ 1,406.00 124A 47 Jones, George & Dawes, Fay 2003 “ “

RESOLUTION #142 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: STEIN

WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement in The Record, bids were received on April 15, 2003 for the purchase and delivery of one new 105’ Heavy Duty Aerial Ladder for the City of Hackensack; and

WHEREAS, bids were received from Pierce Manufacturing Inc.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Hackensack that the contract for the purchase and delivery of one new 105’ Heavy Duty Aerial Ladder for the City of Hackensack be awarded to Pierce Manufacturing Inc., 560 Stelton Road, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 for the contract price of $746,415.00 with two options of reducing the cost; discount for payment of chassis when chassis is completed, of $9,379.00, trade-in for one 1976 Mack, of $20,000.00 and prepayment of aerial completion of $5,175.00 for a total cost of $711,861.00;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in account X-50-U01-001 of the Capital Budget. P. O. #133987

RESOLUTION #143 OFFERED BY: MATTEI SECONDED BY: GALVIS

WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack is desirous in obtaining entertainment for Summer Concert series on July 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 2003; and

WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Mayor and City Council to engage the services of LaGuardia Associates, 25 Pompton Avenue, Suite 305, Verona, New Jersey 07044, to supply the necessary equipment; and

WHEREAS, such services being specialized and qualitative in nature are “extraordinary, unspecifiable services” as that term is defined in N.J.S.A.40A:11-2(7) and are therefore, exempt from public bid; and

WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that funds are available in account 3-10-720-29W of the Current Fund, P.O. #133958 in the amount of $18,150.00 has been issued by the Chief Financial Officer; and WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the Resolution authorizing the award of contracts for extraordinary, unspecifiable services without competitive bidding and the contract must be available for public inspection;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that:

1) The Mayor and City Clerk be and they are herby authorized and directed to execute a contract with LaGuardia Associates for the afore-described services.

2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding as an extraordinary, unspecifiable service in accordance with N.J.S.A.40A:11-5(1)(a)(i)of the Local Public Contracts Law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to retain a copy of the contract, upon execution, for public inspection and to publish a notice of this action once in The Record.

RESOLUTION #144 OFFERED BY: STEIN SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL

WHEREAS, an emergent condition has risen with respect to insufficient temporary appropriations to facilitate the awarding of contracts and sewer services and no adequate provision has been made in the 2003 Temporary Appropriations for the aforesaid purpose, and N.J.S. 40A:4-20 provides for the creation of an emergency temporary appropriation for the purpose above- mentioned; and

WHEREAS, the total emergency temporary resolutions adopted in the year 2003 pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.40A:4-20 (Chapter 96,P.L.1951) including this resolution total $23,930,871.75;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED (not less than two-thirds of all the members thereof affirmatively concurring) that in accordance with N.J.S.40A:4-20:

1) An emergency temporary appropriation be and the same is hereby made for the awarding of annual contracts in the amount of $149,671.00;

2) That said emergency temporary appropriation will be provided for in the 2003 Budget.

3) That one certified copy of this resolution be filed with the Director of Local Government Services.

Current Appropriations

Sewer O/E $ 20,000.00 Human Services O/E 5,000.00 Parks & Playgrounds O/E 10,000.00 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant O/E 1,861.00 Drunk Driving Enforcement Grant O/E 810.00 Consolidated Police/Fire Pension Fund O/E 112,000.00

Total 149,671.00

RESOLUTION #145 OFFERED BY: TRAMMELL SECONDED BY: STEIN

CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT

RESOLUTION #146 OFFERED BY: GALVIS SECONDED BY: TRAMMELL BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hackensack that the bills in the following accounts be and are hereby ordered paid:

Current Account $1,614,207.77 Capital Account 28,582.66 Public Parking System Account 6,641.16 Trust Account 14,761.00 Payroll Agency Account 221,792.02

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said bills are on file as a public record in the office of the Chief Financial Officer.

Roll Call: Ayes - Mattei, Galvis, Trammell, Stein, Zisa

Ms. D’Auria advised the Mayor that the docket was completed. Mayor Zisa asked the Acting City Manager, City Attorney and City Council if they had any items to report but they did not.

The Mayor opened the meeting to the public for discussion of City business.

Eric Martindale, 100 Second Street, stated that he had heard a rumor around the community that a second police station with cells is going to be built at 230 Central Avenue. Mayor Zisa replied that an “out-station” will be established at 230 Central Avenue which is being done through the Housing Authority and that they had asked the Police Department to play a role in that building. Mr. Martindale asked if there would be holding cells and the Mayor replied that he didn’t think so, as it is Housing Authority property. The Mayor also stated that the Police Department would only be occupying some space within the complex to have a police depot which will replace the Carver Park out-station. Mr. Martindale also stated that he would like to find out more about the budget amendment for the GIS system and Mayor Zisa stated that it is necessary for the upcoming revaluation. Mr. Martindale also questioned if it will be part of the City website or buried where the public cannot get to it. The Mayor stated that he couldn’t answer that at this point. Mr. Martindale also questioned when the project would be done and he was told sometime between twelve and eighteen months. Mr. Martindale also stated that there seemed to be some dispute as to whether or not the Master Plan was completed or not and Mr. Salkin advised him that it is complete.

Paul Bedalian, 89 Davis Avenue, told the Council of problems he had been having with neighbors who allow their animals to defecate in his area and do not clean up after them. Mayor Zisa suggested that Mr. Bedalian could either sign complaints against these individuals or possibly try to catch them on videotape. Mr. Bedalian also commented on his noisy neighbors and how prompt and courteous the Police Department was.

Arlene Schatz, 137 Liberty Street, stated that she had read an article in the Star Ledger stating that municipalities in Bergen County owe workers millions of dollars in unused time and upon researching further came upon information stating that Hackensack owes $12,499,620 which was higher than other municipalities. Mayor Zisa stated that there are likely several differences in the municipalities which are being compared to Hackensack, such as smaller police departments, volunteer fire departments, etc. Ms. Schatz stated that she will contact the reporter from the Star Ledger to research the matter and will also contact Mr. Lacava. Ms. Schatz also inquired whether or not Mr. Toscano was still an employee of the City and the Mayor indicated that Mr. Toscano had submitted his resignation but that he had not seen him personally and Mr. Lacava is away on business.

Mr. Padazopolous, 72 Broadway, stated that he had sent a letter to the Police Chief on February 25, 2003 and had not received a reply, however he will provide a copy of the letter to the Mayor. Mr. Padazopolous also stated that he had been having some difficulties with employees of the Human Services Department and Mr. Salkin advised him that some issues might need to be resolved in Court.

Ted Dunn, 599 Summit Avenue, inquired as to whether Mr. Toscano is eligible for retirement and also asked if the City would be required to defend him against any pending allegations. Mayor Zisa advised Mr. Dunn that Mr. Toscano was not on City time when the allegations were said to have occurred.

As no one else wished to be heard, a motion was made by Deputy Mayor Stein and seconded by Councilman Galvis that the meeting be adjourned. (Carried 8:45 p.m.)

______MAYOR JOHN F. ZISA

______DEPUTY MAYOR MARK STEIN

______COUNCILWOMAN JUANITA TRAMMELL

______COUNCILMAN JESUS R. GALVIS

______COUNCILMAN ROGER B. MATTEI

ATTEST:______ACTING CITY CLERK