The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Hackensack was held at
City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday, December 18,
2012, at 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Melfi called the meeting to order and City Clerk, Debra Heck, stated: “In
accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, Laws of 1975, adequate
notice of this meeting was provided by sending a notice to The Record and the County
Seat and by posting a copy on the Bulletin Board in City Hall”.
Mrs. Heck called the roll:
Present – Mayor Michael R. Melfi, Deputy Mayor Marlin G. Townes, Councilman
John P. Labrosse, Councilwoman Karen K. Sasso, Councilman Jorge E. Meneses, City
Attorney Joseph C. Zisa and City Manager Stephen Lo Iacono.
A moment of silence was held for the victims of the recent tragedy in
Connecticut.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Deputy Mayor
Townes to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2012 meeting. Councilman
Labrosse abstained.
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Townes and seconded by Councilman
Meneses to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2012 meeting. Councilwoman
Sasso abstained.
City Manager’s Report - Mr. Lo Iacono reported that the current total for
damages during Sandy now total $1,500,000.00 and that Captain Niland is documenting
everything for submission to FEMA.
NO. 463-12
OFFERED BY: MENESES
SECONDED BY: LABROSSE
FINAL ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 31-2012, AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82, CHAPTER 2, SCHEDULE 1, “DEPARTMENT
ESTABLISHED” TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SERGEANTS IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FROM EIGHTEEN TO TWENTY
This ordinance has been advertised pursuant to law and now calls for a public
hearing. Will someone so move?”
Motion offered by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman Meneses
that there be a public hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
Motion offered by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Deputy Mayor
Townes 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. 31-2012 has passed its second
and final reading and is hereby adopted.
Roll Call: Ayes – Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
12/18/12
ORDINANCE NO. 31-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 2-82, CHAPTER 2, SCHEDULE 1,
“DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHED” TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SERGEANTS IN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FROM EIGHTEEN TO TWENTY
BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Hackensack, in the County
of Bergen and State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section I Chapter 32-1 “Department Established” is amended to increase the number
of sergeants in the Police Department from eighteen (18) to twenty (20).
Section II It is the express intent of this Ordinance to increase the number of sergeants
in the Police Department from eighteen (18) to twenty (20).
Section III If any part of this Ordinance is held to be invalid, such adjudication shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
Section IV This article shall become effective immediately upon its final passage and
publication as required by law.
This Ordinance shall take effect after publication of a Notice of Final Adoption as
required by law.
NO. 464-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 32-2012, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “STATE STREET REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR BLOCK 209, LOT 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15”
BE IT RESOLVED that the above ordinance, being Ordinance 32-2012 as
introduced, does now pass on first reading and that said Ordinance shall be considered
for final passage at a meeting to be held on January 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon
thereafter as the matter can be reached at the regular meeting place of the City Council
and at such time and place all persons interested be given an opportunity to be heard
concerning said Ordinance and that the City Clerk be and she is hereby authorized and
directed to publish said ordinance according to law with a notice of its introduction and
passage on first reading and of the time and place when and where said ordinance will
be further considered for final passage.
Roll Call: Ayes – Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
ORDINANCE 32-2012
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ENTITLED “STATE
STREET REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 209, LOT 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15”
WHEREAS, on September 24, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
354-12 which authorized an investigation as to whether Block 209, Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13 & 15 (hereinafter the “Area of Investigation”) constitute an area in need of
redevelopment; and
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WHEREAS, DMR Architects prepared a “Report of Preliminary Investigation for
Determination of an Area in Need of Redevelopment for Block 209, Lots 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13 & 15 dated November 2012 (the Investigation Report”); and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2012, the Planning Board held a hearing
concerning the Investigation Report and after concluding the hearing and investigation
of this matter the Planning Board adopted a resolution on November 7, 2012
recommending that the City Council designate the Area of Investigation as a
redevelopment area; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution Number
414-12 designating the Area of Investigation as an area in need of redevelopment as
authorized by N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6; and
WHEREAS, a redevelopment plan entitled “State Street Redevelopment Plan for
Block 209, Lot 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15” dated November 20, 2012 (the “Plan”) was
prepared by DMR Architects for the City of Hackensack and is attached hereto and
made a part hereof as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, on November 20, 2012, the City Council adopted Resolution #43112 which referred the Plan to the Planning Board in fulfillment of the referral
requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board held a hearing concerning the Plan on
December 12, 2012 and adopted a resolution that included the following findings and
recommendations:
a. The Plan is substantially consistent with the 2009 Master Plan Re-Examination Report for the
City of Hackensack.
b.
The Plan is designated to effectuate the master plan.
c. The Plan may be expected to prevent further deterioration of the redevelopment area and
promote the overall development within the City.
d.
The Plan would be improved if the following recommendations were made to the Plan:
1. At Page 6, Section 2.3 “Development Standards”, Subsection 7(c) the existing text of
Subsection 7(c) should stricken and replaced with the following text: “The project shall
include a roof top amenity with at minimum a fireplace or fire-pit and specialty
stone paving hardscape for the residents. (A roof top pool is optional)”
2. At Page 6, Section 2.3 “Development Standards”, Subsection 6(a) the existing text of
Subsection 6(a) should be stricken and replaced with the following text: “Height is
measured from the vertical distance of a building measured from the average
elevation of the finished grade of the structure to the highest roof beams of a flat
roof or to the mean level of the highest gable or slope of a hip roof. – A pitched roof
will only be permitted along the back portion of the building and only if the first 30’0” feet of the roof, measured from the roof edge along State Street, is a flat roof.” ;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby accepts the findings and recommendations
of the Planning Board which have been incorporated into the Plan attached as Exhibit A
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED, by the Mayor and
Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, as follows:
Section 1. This ordinance adopts and approves the redevelopment plan entitled “State
Street Redevelopment Plan for Block 209, Lot 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15” dated November 20,
2012 prepared by DMR Architects for the City of Hackensack and attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. The Plan shall supersede the provisions of the City’s zoning ordinance and
Redevelopment Plan for the Main Street Rehabilitation Area except as noted within the Plan.
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Section 3. The Zoning Map of the City of Hackensack is hereby amended to identify
the State Street Redevelopment Area for Block 209, Lot 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15 as depicted in
Figures 1.0 and 2.0 found within the Plan.
Section 4.
The Plan shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of
N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
Section 5. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by any court of
competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance, except so
far as the provision so declared invalid shall be inseparable from the remainder of any portion
thereof.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect upon the final passage and publication
pursuant to Law.
NO. 465-12
OFFERED BY: LABROSSE
SECONDED BY: SASSO
________________________________________________________________
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 Fund
Escrow
Grants
Payroll
Self Insurance
Public Parking System
Capital
Trust Account
$2,987,727.74
13,845.50
54,476.50
150,183.89
221,084.48
8,211.43
31,934.00
35,510.05
Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
The City Clerk announced that the following items are considered to be routine in
nature and will be enacted in one motion; any items requiring expenditure are
supported by a Certification of Availability of Funds; any item requiring
discussion will be removed from the Consent Agenda; all Consent Agenda items
will be reflected in full in the minutes including any exceptions and/or additions.
NO. 466-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
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 refund for the reason
stated:
$65.00 is a refund for a Hackensack Youth Basketball registration fee.
Refund to:
Mrs. Maxiell Mercado
319 Central Avenue, Apt. D
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
12/18/12
NO. 467-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that
an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack
and the general public did occur when Emergency Tub Grinding for the Tree Clean Up
was needed due to Hurricane Sandy; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Sanitation notified the City Manager setting forth the
circumstances regarding the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that
immediate action is necessary to restore the aforementioned; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the service is $25,850.00, which was
reasonable; and
fair and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in
Current account 2-01-26-305-305-204.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 which authorizes the governing body to
award contracts without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations that the
vendor J.H. Reid On-Site Recycling Inc., 3230 Hamilton Blvd, P.O. Box 324, South
Plainfield, New Jersey, 07080-0324 be paid therefore.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 468-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Sanitation Department requires hydraulic
arm motor tippers for the garbage trucks which are designed specifically for our type of
Sanitation vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the proposal for the hydraulic arm motor tippers for the garbage
trucks which are designed specifically for our type of Sanitation vehicles for the City of
Hackensack is hereby recognized extraordinary in 5:3014C promulgated by the Local
Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposal submitted by
Sanitation Equipment Corp., South 122 Route 17 North, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652
which totals $5,882.40 is approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available in current account 2-01-26-305-305-273.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 469-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that
an emergency affecting and safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack
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and general public did occur when emergency repairs were needed for the packer No.
292; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Sanitation notified the City Manager setting forth the
circumstances regarding the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that
immediate action is necessary to restore the aforementioned; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the repair was $5,549.91, which was a fair and
reasonable quotation; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in
Current account 2-01-26-305-305-272.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A.40A:11-6 which authorizes the governing body to
award contracts without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations that the
vendor Deluxe Int’l Trucks, Inc., 600 River Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 be
paid therefore.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 470-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Police Department requires a Facility Fire
Alarm upgrade and expansion of the basement fire protection; and
WHEREAS, the proposal for a Facility Fire Alarm upgrade and expansion of the
basement fire protection which is designed specifically for our existing system is hereby
recognized extraordinary in 5:3014C promulgated by the Local Finance Board, Division
of Local Government Services Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposal submitted by USA
Security Services, Inc., 207 Lodi Street, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 which totals
$10,963.50 is approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available in the current account 2-01-25-240-240-262 and will be reimbursed
by BCPO forfeiture funds.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 471-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Hackensack has been advised that
an emergency affecting the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Hackensack
and the general public did occur when the Kennedy Street Pump Station became
inoperable and in need of emergency repairs to the wet well; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Sanitation notified the City Manager setting forth the
circumstances regarding the emergency; and
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WHEREAS, the governing body is satisfied that an emergency exists and that
immediate action is necessary to restore the aforementioned; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the repairs is $8,694.33 and $13,481.37, which is a
fair and reasonable quotation; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funds are available in
Current account 2-01-26-311-311-204; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack that pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-6 which authorizes the governing body to
award contract without benefit of public bidding in emergency situations that the vendor
Montana Construction, 80 Contant Avenue, Lodi, New Jersey, 07644 be paid therefore.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 472-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
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 reasons
stated:
AMOUNT
BLOCK
$896.00
LOT
238
NAME
8-C16E2
YEAR
REASON
Danbee Kim
2012
160 Overlook Ave.
Apt. 16E2
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Over Pymt
$4,790.04
344
16-C017E
Wells Fargo Real Estate 2012
Tax Service LLC
Attn: Financial Support
Unit Region 1
1 Home Campus
MAC X2302-04D
DesMoines, IA 50328-0001
$1,616.95
58
19.02
Michael I. Schneck Trustee 2009
For Walter Siegordner
301 South Livingston Ave. Suite 105
Livingston, NJ 07039
19.02
“
$2,281.44
58
$20,127.89
$9,734.93
3
$11,977.56
$15,182.90
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314
2
“
SBJ
2010
SBJ
2010
SBJ
The Irwin Law Firm Attorney Trust 2009
Account FBO Nilocten Development
80 Main St. Suite 410
West Orange, NJ 07052
SBJ
226.01 3
“
Over Pymt
Brach Eichler LLC&HS
Properties LTD
101 Eisenhower Parkway
Roseland, NJ 07068
2
“
“
“
2010
SBJ
2
“
“
“
2011
SBJ
AMOUNT
BLOCK
LOT
$1,047.60
315
$1,661.25
346
$1,117.00
242.01
$2,296.49
344 16-C0051
$6,217.86
$2,670.99
$711.85
$804.70
$371.40
NAME
7
33
2010
SBJ
1
Zipp & Tannenbaum LLC
Attorney at Law
for Michael Soliman
166 Gatzmer Ave.
Jamesburg, NJ 08831
2009
SBJ
24
Nick Quarato
136 Buckingham Dr.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2012
CBJ
Gale A. Inwood
307 Prospect Ave Apt.5I
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2012
CBJ
19
251 Hudson Rlty LLC
251/253 Hudson St.
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2012
Luis & Fanny Ochoa
3858 Alcantara Ave.
Miami, Florida 33178
327
Corelogic Tax Department
For: Daysi Mejia
95 Methodist Hill Drive Ste 100
Rochester, New York 14623
2012
CBJ
Silvia Kleinstein
277 Prospect Ave. Apt.14B
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2012
CBJ
Lakeland Bank c/o Maria Smith
For: Wayne Hernderson
5716 Berkshire Valley Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
2012
CBJ
Karen Kleinman
277 Prospect Ave. Apt 3E
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2012
CBJ
Margo Michelsen-Clare
19 Jefferson Street Apt. B10
Hackensack, NJ 07601
2012
CBJ
17
343 10-C014B
453
56
10
$625.19
539 10-C0B10
539 10-C00B3
606
26
Harry & Susan Keith
19 Jefferson Street Apt. B3
Hackensack, NJ 07601
BAC Tax Services Corporation
For: Michael & Beth Guerra
CA6-913-LB-01
P.O. Box 10211
VanNuys, CA 91499-6089
2012
2012
2012
Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
12/18/12
CBJ
32 16-C023A
343
$4,261.82
REASON
Winne Banta Attorney at Law
21 Main St. Court Plaza So.
Suite 101
Hackensack, NJ 07601
$495.20
$625.1
YEAR
CBJ
CBJ
CBJ
NO. 473-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack publicly advertised requests
Qualifications for Mantoux Testing 2013 through a fair and open process; and
for
WHEREAS, qualifications were received on December 6, 2012 for Mantoux
Testing 2013 to render services to the City’s Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, one qualification was received from HARP Hackensack University
Medical Center; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for Mantoux Testing
2013 be awarded to HARP Hackensack University Medical Center 25 East Salem
Street, 5th Floor, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601 at Tuberculosis exposure control plan
$575.00, 2 step skin test $100.00 per employee, one step test $50.00 per employee,
follow up: Counseling for positive reactors $40.00 per employee referral and follow up
documentation $40.00 per employee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds will be available in the current account of 3-01-27-330-332-29X.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 474-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack publicly advertised requests for
Qualifications for Nursing Health Education Services 2013 through a fair and open
process; and
WHEREAS, qualifications were received on December 6, 2012 for Nursing
Health Education Services 2013 to render services to the City’s Department of Health;
and
WHEREAS, one qualification was received from HARP Hackensack University
Medical Center; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for Nursing Health
Education Services 2013 be awarded to HARP Hackensack University Medical Center
25 East Salem Street, 5th Floor, Hackensack, New Jersey at Health promo $42.00 x 130
hours $5,460.00, Director $46.00 x 24 hours $1,104, Public Health Nursing
Director/Supervision $46.00 x 114 hours $5,244.00 for a total of $11,808.00 (to be paid
by quarter in the amount of $2,925.00); and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds will be available in the current account of 3-01-27-330-330-208.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
12/18/12
NO. 475-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 456-12 dated December 4, 2012 needs to be
amended and the new Grant appropriations account number for the Park-Kan East
Dump for the Recycling Collections are stated below; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack requires a Park-Kan Easy Dump for the
Recycling Collections which is designed specifically for our type of Recycling Vehicle;
and
WHEREAS, the Proposal for Park-Kan Easy Dump for the Recycling Collections
which is designed specifically for our type of Recycling Vehicle for the City of
Hackensack is hereby recognized extraordinary in 5:3014C promulgated by the Local
Finance Board, Division of Local Government Services Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposal submitted by
Sanitation Equipment Corp., South 122 Route 17 North, Paramus, New Jersey, 07652
which totals $14,336.00 is approved; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer has certified that
funds are available in Grant Accounts G-02-12-918-000-000 for $5,332.02 and G-02-12901-000-000 for $9,003.98.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 476-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
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 refund for the reason
stated:
$65.00 is a refund for a Hackensack Youth Basketball registration fee.
Refund to:
Mrs. Nilda Pyronneau
11 Ben Franklin Drive
Franklin, New Jersey 07416
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 477-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
_____________________________________________________________________
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following individuals are appointed as Special Law
Enforcement Officers in the City of Hackensack for the period of January 1, 2013
through December 31, 2013:
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Anthony Avila
Anthony Berg
Michelle Campo
Michael Canal
Mark Carrillo
Antonio Crecco
David Delia
Justin DiGugliemo
Joseph Edwing
Daniel Francavilla
Yorki Fernandez
Allan Garmarra
Julian Gonzalez
Joseph Guerra
James Keyes
Melvin Lewis
Dean Mattalian
John Monaco
Matt Mulroy
Mark Orlando
Michael Reo
Ernesto Robinson
Nancy Rojas
Robert Rossi
Kyle Seper
John Squillace
Litty Thomas
Jason Tillson
Andrew VanAlstyne
Slobodan Vuchovich
Scott Young
Michael Agnello
Jacob Chadwick
Michael Lerro
Ebony Logan
Joselyn Robins
Cory Rooney
James Sanders
Lonnie Wiggins
Suhauib Zeidan
Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 478-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack frequently receives requests for the creation
of handicapped parking spaces in and about the City of Hackensack; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack investigates each and every request for the
transfer of handicapped parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the residents of the City of Hackensack to
transfer a handicapped parking spaces when and where appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has received a request for the transfer of a
handicapped parking space currently located on Third Street, 29 feet north from the
northeast corner of Central Avenue to the west side of Third Street, from a point 64 feet
north from the north westerly curb line of Third Street at Central Avenue to a point 20
feet north thereof 1(one) space; and
WHEREAS, after careful consideration, the Mayor and City Council believe that
the creation of the handicapped parking space at the new location is in the best interest
of the residents of the City of Hackensack.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Council of the City
of Hackensack hereby authorize and approve the transfer of this handicapped space.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 479-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, the date of this resolution is subsequent to December 20, 2012; and
WHEREAS, principal and interest will be due on various dates from January 1,
2013 to December 31, 2013, inclusive, on sundry bonds issued and outstanding.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following appropriations be
made to cover the period January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 inclusive:
DEBT SERVICE – CITY OF HACKENSACK
Payment of Bond Principal
$1,506,000
Payment of Bond Interest
$ 625,000
Payment of Bond Anticipation
Notes
$1,535,000
Payment of Bond Anticipation
Notes Interest
$ 133,200
Waste Water Treatment Bond
Principal
$ 297,000
Interest
$ 85,000
Bergen County Banc Loan Program
Lease Payments
Principal
$ 123,000
Interest
$ 29,000
Green Acres Loan Program
Principal
$ 9,686.33
Interest
$ 13,259.35
DEBT SERVICE - PUBLIC PARKING SYSTEM
Payment of Bond Principal
$ 150,000
Payment of Bond Interest
$ 36,755
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 480-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, various Year 2012 bills have been presented for payment this year,
which bills were not covered by Year 2012 Budget Appropriations; and
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:4-58 provides that amounts in excess of appropriations
over and above the amounts deemed to be necessary to fulfill the purpose of such
appropriations may be transferred to appropriations deemed to be insufficient during the
last two months of the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Hackensack that the transfers in the amount of $258,150 be made between the Year
2012 Budget Appropriations as outlined on the attachment to this Resolution.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
12/18/12
FROM
DEPARTMENT
2-01-22-200-201-200
CODE ENFORCEMENT
O/E - $73,000.00
2-01-26-290-291-200
SNOW REMOVAL O/E
$185,150.00
TO
2-01-25-240-250-200
POLICE O/E
2-01-20-100-100-200
DEPARTMENT
A&E O/E
1,000.00
2-01-26-305-305-200
GARBAGE & TRASH O/E
15,000.00
VARIOUS PACKER REPAIRS
2-01-23-220-220-200
GENERAL INS. O/E
20,000.00
FINAL DEC LIABILITY BILLS
2-01-26-313-313-100
SHADE TREE S&W
30,000.00
OT ACCOUNT OVER BUDGET/STORM
2-01-28-375-375-100
PARKS/PLAYGROUND S&W
56,000.00
OT ACCOUNT OVER BUDGET/STORM
2-01-31-460-460-253
UTILITIES-VEHICLE GAS
50,000.00
2-01-25-240-242-100
TRAFFIC CONTROL S&W
1,500.00
NOV. BILLS = $70,000. WILL PROBABLY
NEED MORE FOR DEC
ADD'L HRS DUE TO HURRICANE
2-01-25-240-243-100
COMM. OPERATOR S&W
3,000.00
ADD'L HRS DUE TO HURRICANE
2-01-25-265-265-100
FIRE S&W
25,000.00
OT ACCOUNT OVER BUDGET/STORM
2-01-26-300-301-100
CITY GARAGE S&W
12,000.00
OT ACCOUNT OVER BUDGET/STORM
2-01-26-305-305-100
GARBAGE & TRASH S&W
2,000.00
OT ACCOUNT OVER BUDGET/STORM
2-01-26-305-306-100
RECYCLING S&W
7,500.00
OT ACCOUNT OVER BUDGET/STORM
2-01-20-105-105-100
HUM. RESOURCES/
150.00
JUNE INCREASE NOT BUDGETED
PERSONNEL S&W
$258,150.00
TOTAL
258,150.00
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OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack that the
following reappointments to various boards be made:
CONDOMINIUM & COOPERATIVE UNIT OWNERS ADVISORY BOARD
Alexis Palinkas, Mark S. Consentino, Gilda Mintz, Nancy Price, Murray Runin,
Charlene Taylor, Tom Casey, Leslie Teague, Detra Denully, Robert Schandler, Michael
D’Arminio and Marilyn Santiago are reappointed for a one year term to expire 12/31/13.
HAPADA
Marcella Davis and Fr. Brian Laffler are reappointed for a three year term to
expire 12/31/16.
LIBRARY BOARD
Linda Flynn is reappointed to the Library Board for a five year term to expire
12/31/17.
LOCAL ASSISTANCE BOARD
Frank Garcia is reappointed to the Local Assistance Board for a four year term to
expire 12/31/16.
PLANNING BOARD
Fernando Garip, Jr. and Michael Allegrettais are reappointed for a four year term
to expire 12/31/16.
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RENT STABILIZATION BOARD
Lucilo Santos and Rose Petretti are reappointed for a three year term to expire
12/31/2015.
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
George Diana is reappointed for a four year term to expire 12/31/2016 and
David W. Dungey is reappointed as an alternate for a two year term to expire
12/31/2014.
Roll Call – Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 482-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
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BE IT RESOLVED that the proposal for Engineering Services for the
Hackensack Redevelopment Plan Sanitary & Storm Sewer Separation – Phase 1 dated
December 3, 2012 and submitted by Boswell McClave Engineering is hereby accepted.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 483 -12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
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BE IT RESOLVED that the proper officers be and are hereby authorized to
refund towing charges in the amount of $151.75 to Jeffrey Diamond, 451 Central
Avenue, Hackensack, NJ, 07601 that were incorrectly charged as determined by the
municipal court on November 19, 2012.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 484-12
OFFERED BY: SASSO
SECONDED BY: TOWNES
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WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack has a need to acquire a Third Party
Administrator for Risk Insurance as a non-fair and open contract pursuant to the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 or 20.5; and
WHEREAS, the Hackensack Insurance Committee has determined and certified
in writing that the value of the acquisition will exceed $21,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the anticipated term of this contract is one year; and
WHEREAS, Bergen Risk Managers has submitted a proposal indication they will
provide the Third Party Administrators Service for $61,650.00; and
WHEREAS, Bergen Risk Managers has completed and submitted a Business
Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Bergen Risk Managers has not made
any reportable contributions to a political or candidate committee in the City of
Hackensack in the previous year, and that the contract will prohibit Bergen Risk
Managers from making any reportable contributions through the term of the contract;
and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:10-6, et seq., the Mayor and Council
instituted a self-insurance program and created an insurance fund requiring insurance
consultation service for the administration therefore; and
WHEREAS, such professional services will be rendered or performed by a
person authorized by law to practice a recognized profession and whose practice is
regulated by law pursuant to N.J.S.A. 11-5(1)(a)(i) of the Local Public Contracts Law;
and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law requires that the resolution
authorizing the award of contracts for professional services without competitive bidding
and the contract itself must be available for inspection; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Hackensack to retain
the services as third party administrator of the insurance fund/self-insurance program or
an amount not to exceed $61,650.00; and
WHEREAS, a certificate establishing that fund will be available in accounts 3-0123-215-215-289 and 3-01-23-220-220-289 of the current fund has been issued by the
Chief Financial Officer.
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 hereby authorized and directed to
execute an contract with Bergen Risk Managers, Inc., P.O. Box 42, 417
Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, 07604 to provide the aforesaid
servicers for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
2) This contract is awarded without competitive bidding in accordance with
N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1(1)(a) of the Local Public Contracts Law.
3) The Business Disclosure Entity Certification and the Determination of Value
be placed on file with this resolution.
4)
The City Clerk be and hereby is directed to retain a copy of the contract for
public inspection and to publish notice of this action once in The Record.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
NO. 485-12
OFFERED BY: MENESES
SECONDED BY: LABROSSE
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WHEREAS, many municipalities throughout New Jersey are joining together and
asking their residents to join in support and unity and to show the residents of Newtown,
Connecticut that they are not alone in the darkness and that they must endure this
holiday season; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack will join these municipalities and not light the
holiday displays throughout the City on the night of Wednesday, December 19, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack hereby urges all
residents to join in this symbolic display of sympathy by keeping all holiday decorations
off on the night of December 19th.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that although the City of Hackensack
will resume the normal lighting of the displays on Thursday, December 20 th, the victims,
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their families and those affected by this tragedy will remain in our hearts and prayers
throughout this holiday season and beyond.
Roll Call - Ayes: Labrosse, Townes, Sasso, Meneses, Melfi
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman
Meneses to open the meeting to the public.
Steve Gelber, 304 Clinton Place, said that he would love to address the Rich
Malagiere situation, however he spoke about OPRA’d documents and said that he will
file a GRC complaint. He also said that the resolution for the city attorney does not cite
what the fee is and the scope of work. Mayor Melfi said that the city attorney receives
$125.00 per hour.
Mr. Lo Iacono said that with reference to an agreement with
PSE&G, he does not believe that there is any type of agreement.
Kathy Canestrino, spoke about what happened at the last meeting and said that
she has reported this to the League of Municipalities. She thanked Mr. Lo Iacono for
the information but said that she hasn’t had a lot of time to review it. Mrs. Canestrino
spoke about police settlements and said that we are winding down with our need for
Dennis Calo, and paying for another city attorney. Mr. Lo Iacono said that he has no
intention to use Mr. Calo for anything else. Mrs. Canestrino also spoke further about
legal fees.
Regina DiPasqua, Parker Avenue, told the Mayor that if he has anything to say to
anyone in the audience that he should say it when they are up at the podium. She
further said that the building department is not enforcing codes and that the City is very
lucky that there was not a death involved with the incident. Ms. DiPasqua further spoke
about the need to do something about the building department, bills charged to wrong
account numbers, PSE&G charges, etc. Mr. Lo Iacono said that he would look into this.
Emil Canestrino, Brook Street, spoke about the position of police director and
said that he would wish that the Council would consider Mike Mordaga. Mr. Zisa said
that until the process is over no one here can make any comments about any
prospective employees.
Mary Everly, 340 Hudson Street, said that she rarely ever sees a radio car and/or
a light on at the police substation. She further said that her apartment had been robbed
and that the police would not take a report and also that her landlord refused to change
the locks on her door.
Kathy Salvo said that the substation is a waste and that the woman who just
spoke confirmed it. She also spoke about the building department and the newspaper
rack ordinance.
Mary Gelber, 304 Clinton Place, said that her son Steve had run out of time so
that she would continue for him. She said that she is very happy that the City has taken
the steps to move this Malagiere thing to another town and asked the Mayor if Daniel
Melfi is related to him.
Paul Incalcatera thanked the Council for all of their help with the cultural arts
center.
As no one else wished to be heard a motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso
and seconded by Deputy Mayor Townes to close the public portion.
Councilman Meneses said that he is not a coward.
Councilwoman Sasso spoke about the introduction of the redevelopment plan for
State Street and said that there are many entities working together to have a vision for
Main Street. Mayor Melfi said that he agrees and said that he appreciates her
commitment and effort to drive this forward. He also said that we will start to see the
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rehabilitation process for Main Street and that hopefully it will continue to roll throughout
the City.
Deputy Mayor Townes said that he had attended Career Day at Hiller’s School
and that it is amazing to see what our students are doing. The Deputy Mayor also
advised that the first Italian sports store in the state has opened on Main Street. The
Mayor said that unfortunately he was not able to attend either one of them.
Mr. Zisa said that there is nice stuff at this store and wished them well. He also
said that he is very concerned about the fire on Johnson Avenue.
Mayor Melfi wished everyone a happy holiday, safe new year and healthy new
year and asked everyone to keep in mind all of the people who are suffering in
Connecticut and those who are still suffering from the storms and also our armed
forces.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sasso and seconded by Councilman
Meneses to close the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
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Mayor Michael R. Melfi
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Deputy Mayor Marlin G. Townes
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Councilwoman Karen K. Sasso
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Councilman Jorge E. Meneses
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Councilman John P. Labrosse
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Debra Heck, City Clerk
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