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1.   Roll Call
2.   Flag Salute

All of the following Resolutions were unanimously approved.

3.   Approval of Minutes - March 15 & 29, 2004
4.   Resolution #089 - Approval of Refunds
5.   Resolution #090 - Change Order #1 - DMR Architects
6.   Resolution #091 - Reappointment of Louis J. Dinice, Esq. as Hackensack Municipal Judge.  Term to expire in December, 2006.
7.   Resolution #092 - Extraordinary Services - DMA Data Industries. ($15,132)
8.   Resolution #093 - Emergency — Sanitary Sewer Line Collapse Atlantic Street. (J. Fletcher - $3,387)
9.   Resolution #094 - Emergency - Sanitary Sewer Line Collapse — Passaic Street (J. Fletcher - $11,761)
10.   Resolution #095 - Authorization of Application - Tobacco Age of Sale Program.  (Granting authority to make application for the program)
11.   Resolution #096 - Authorization to Sign Teamsters Local 97 Contract (Traffic Guards Union.  Agreement expires 6/06)
12.   Resolution #097 - Introduction of Ordinance 2-2004 — Salary Ordinance Certain Contractual Employees of the Police Department (All interested parties will have an opportunity to be heared on April 19, 2004.  Tonight’s resolution was for introductory purposes only).
13.   Resolution #098 - Appointment of Peter Capone as Deputy City Manager (Mr. Capone expressed his gratitude to the Mayor and Council and looks forward to serving as City Manager.)  Click HERE for more information. (Requires free registratin with The Record).
14.   Resolution #099 - Professional Service - Jerry LaGuardia Productions & Entertainment, Inc. (Not sure what this is about.  Anyone know?  The contract is for $16,950).
15.   Resolution #100 - Cancellation of Tax Overpayments/Transfer to Surplus (Routine).
16.   Resolution #101 - Authorization to Transfer Overpayment of Taxes — Block 238, Lot 5
17.   Resolution #102 -  Authorization to Transfer Overpayment of Taxes — Block 74, Lot 12 (Routine).
18.   Resolution #103 - Payment of Bills (Routine).
19.   Resolution #104 - $767K Temp. Appropriation (Routine).
20.   Resolution #105 - Joseph Pizza appointed as Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the Economic Development Commission.  Mr. Pizza was away on business and offered to return for the meeting.  The Council persuaded him that his attendance was not necessary.  He conveyed his appreciation for the post and his eagerness to start.

In addition, Mr. Peter Tucci was acknowledged for his efforts as Chairman of the Economic Development Commission and was applauded for his years of service.

The Mayor and Council presented the Main Street Business Alliance with a check in the amount of $9000.  These funds are part of the "Special Improvement District" program.  To learn more about this, click HERE.



The Mayor thanked members of the public for their attendance at the Johnson Park Revitalization Groundbreaking held earlier that day.  Click HERE for more information.

Members of the public commented on the role of the Economic Development Commission, the appointment of Judge Dinise who, according to one member of the public, was "too harsh".  The same resident also complained of mistreatment by Hackensack Police.  He sought an explanation from the City Manager.  The details were not clear.

Mr. Eric Martindale urged the city to look into temporary structures (storage sheds) that were placed on a property on DeWitt Street.  Apparently, these structures are not permitted.  Mr. Martindale also complained of illegal dumping near his residence and for the protection of an environmentally sensitive area bordering Coles Brook near Route 4. (Eric - feel free to elaborate.)  

Finally, Mr. Martindale expressed to the Council the need for greater involvement in the "homeless" shelter issue before the County Freeholders.  He conveyed his notion of varying types of "homelessness" and stressed the idea that each type requires different services which are already provided by the County at Bergen Regional Medical Center.  The "band aid" solutions of a shelter in Hackensack, he argued, do not go far enough.  Mr. Martindale received applause form both sides of the podium for his comments.  You may read more about Mr. Martindale's opinion HERE. (Scoll down).

Mayor Zisa agreed with Mr. Martindale’s comments and opined that many recent articles that appeared in The Record do not adequately address the complexity of the issue.  These stories (and others on the topic) may be found under "Community Outreach News" on the following page: Community Outreach

The Mayor reiterated his desire to more fully discuss these issues with the Freeholders.      

As always, I invite other attendees to correct mistakes and add information I missed in follow-up posts.

I'll look into further but, in the meantime, answer me this:

Would you consent to having your home declared "historic" if it meant that you could never sell it to a developer at top dollar?

Should people be prevented from maximizing profits on their investment?

I hate to see older homes destroyed, but I would also hate any restrictions being placed on the use of my property without adequate compensation.

Ultimately, I think the fate of the Fairmount section will rest on the values of the homeowners that live here.  Who will sell out and who will remain?

More on this as it comes to me...

HACKENSACK - City officials are set to launch what they're calling the "Johnson Park revitalization project."

The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the park. The $1.3 million project will include the construction of an artificial-turf soccer field.

"We're very proud of this project," Mayor John "Jack" Zisa said in a news release. "This project will expand the recreational facilities of Hackensack, providing a place for residents to play soccer, enjoy the river, or just relax at the park."

Construction is expected to be completed by July.

- Tom Davis

[As posted in the 4/6/04 edition of The Record]

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If you are interested in any of the following real estate, please contact me or the number on the signs that appear in the pictures.  

If you are a realtor, you can add a full listing in the Classified Section on these message boards.



Above: Available.  Anyone interested?



Above: New management seems like they are finally giving this property a facelift.  It was horrible under the prior ownership.  Stay tuned.



Above: This facade is okay, but too many window signs, right?



Above: Why did Sears cement all of the windows?  Is this a jail or a department store?  We should ask them if they could add a mural or some ornamental design.  Comments please.



Above: This store recently burned.  See Record Article.  Does anyone know what will happen here?  It should not be boarded up indefinitely like the property that follows.  



Above: A Peter Tucci property. A Record Article recently addressed Peter Tucci's role in the development of Hackensack.  Click HERE to read the story.  (Requires free registration with The Record). This property has looked like this for years.  Until it's leased, it should be dressed up temporarily.   By the way, Naturally Good, seen on the right, is a great place to eat.



Ah,... much better for now.  Thanks Mr. Tucci.



Above: Former Lowitz store.  What's happening here?  Is it for lease? Sale?



Above: Available.  Anyone interested?



Above: Available.  Former Hackensack Bicycles Store. Anyone interested?



Above: These two are vacant eye sores.  Does anyone know if they are available?  Who owns them? They are next to the former Hackensack Bicycle Store.



Above: Available.  Anyone interested?



I hear Moss Lighting was purchased and/or condemned by the City to make room for a driveway to the municipal lot behind it.  Hopefully, this will increase foot traffic on Main Street.



Above: Fox Theater.  I understand this buidling is about to get torn down to make room for additional parking for Oritani Bank.  Click HERE to read a related Record article about this. (Requires free registration with The Record).



Above: Not a bad strip of property.  



Above: One of Main Street's newest additions.  



Another Peter Tucci property.  Vacant for years.  I understand it's available.  Any takers?



Above: Available.  Anyone interested?



Another new edition.  Good Luck!



Above: Available.  Anyone interested?



Above: A real "fixer-upper", but I think this corner property has tremendous potential.  It has tons of volume, one block from the court house, surrounded by great restaurants, including General Poors Tavern.  Take a chance!!  In the meantime, the property should be temporarily dressed up.  It looks horrible.  



Above: Available.  Anyone interested?



Above: The brick face was recently completed but I'm not sure what's happening here.  Next to 3 Brother's Deli (good place).  



Above: This was Relic Records which recently closed.  Read the Record article: Swan songs on Main Street



Above: Available.  Anyone interested?



Above: Chiller Theater and Relic Amusements.  It's a long story: Read the Record Article

Attn: HEDC:

All commercial real estate brokers may advertise on Hackensack Now for properties they are seeking to sell and/or lease in Hackensack.  There is no charge for the listing.  

Hopefully, this will generate some interest in properties on Main Street, Hudson Street and the surrounding areas and help spur the revitalization effort.

Many businesses are thriving on Main Street and tremendous opportunity exists for furture Main Street entrepreneurs.

All real estate offers should be posted in the Hackensack Now Classified Section.  Images of the property can easily be added to the listing.

Please email the editor if you require assistance.

It may be hard to see from the following pictures, but these homes will be on top of each other when complete.



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