June 19, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .1 * WWW.AMBOYGUARDIAN.COM * COMPLIMENTARY UP TO 10 COPIES/$1 EACH ADDITIONAL THE Fireworks Spectacular Amboy*Biweekly Newspaper* GuardianWednesday July 3, 2019 • VOL. 9 NO. 7 • 732-896-4446 • P.O. BOX 127 • PERTH AMBOY • NJ • 08862 • WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019 • Budget Questions, Road Repairs, and Residential Parking Keeping History Alive Discussed in South Amboy 6/10/19 Caucus 6/5/19 Business Meeting By: Carolyn Maxwell with approved Omnia Partners By: Joseph L. Kuchie said. “We’re trying to be very PERTH AMBOY – Business Government Purchasing Alli- SOUTH AMBOY - The city of careful because when we do Administrator Frederick Carr ance National Co-op Vendors. South Amboy is working on an this we have to do a pretty com- informed the Council that there “This is for a video camera and ordinance to help residents with prehensive parking ordinance were two title changes in the Of- software supplies for the Police parking near their homes. because the balance we have to fice of the Mayor and Deputy Department.” Carr then talked The discussion began fol- strike is making sure people in Prosecutor (in the Court Sys- about R-265-6/19 - The NJDOT lowing public comments from neighborhoods with no drive- tem). He referred to Ordinance Grant for local aid for 2020 road resident Brian Murphy, who at- No. 5 – An Ordinance to amend ways have adequate street park- improvements for several streets tended the business meeting to an ordinance entitled Ordinance ing, and that those available off of Convery Boulevard. He address his concerns about the fixing and establishing a sched- spaces aren’t being taking up by explained that the DOT looks four-hour parking signs near ule of salaries and salary ranges at the traffic volume when- de commuters.” and increments for officers and ciding on streets that need im- his home on Henry Street. His “There’s no secret that park- employees of the City of Perth provement. concerns about being ticketed ing is at a premium in the city,” Amboy. (nonunion and manage- Council President Bill Petrick grew after a police officer toldhe continued. “By being able to ment) stated, “There are other streets him that he could technically clearly identify residents and After Carr spoke, Councilman in much worse condition than be ticketed for parking in those their guests, it will be easier for Fernando Irizarry referenced Sayre Avenue.” DPW Director spots if his car was there for the police to do their job with- R-255-6/19 – Certifying to the Department of Public Works Frank Hoffman over four hours, even if he was out catching a law abiding and Middlesex County Board of Director Frank Hoffman came a registered resident. tax paying citizen in a net and Taxation a local tax levy in the up to give more details, “I have $2,369.30 to Buckeye partners “I think it needs to be worded have them unnecessarily incon- for 380 Maurer Road. amount of $26,414,828 for the a list of over 20 streets that need better or residents should have a venienced.” 2019-2020 Perth Amboy School work done.” Car explained that this is the right to park there without hav- refund from up-front money “The short answer is we’re Budget/General funds. Irizarry Councilman Fernando Irizarry ing to move during the day,” working on a plan, it’s just a requested the tax levy for thethen spoke up and asked if the that was paid for the escrow and cash bonds. Murphy said. “I think there’s little complicated,” he added. school budget for the last 3-4 end of Fayette Street at the in- got to be a better way so people “I want to make sure we do it years. DPW Director Frank Hoffman tersection of Center Street is on can have people over, so resi- once, we do it right, and we ad- Attorney Peter King spoke the list. came up to explain Resolution R-268 thru R-273 which dealt dents aren’t getting ticketed.” dress the problem to everyone’s next explaining R-256-6/19 au- Hoffman answered, “Yes, Business Administrator Glenn thorizing a contract with Jasin- with purchasing of equipment satisfaction.” but there are some streets that Skarzynski told Mr. Murphy ski, P.C., as investigator in the for Public Works. He explained Skarzynski told Murphy that will cost much more to repair. that one of his neighbors on personnel matter in an amount High and Fayette Street will be that one of the purchases would he is aiming to have an ordi- Henry Street visited him with a not to exceed $9,500. “This is worked on the day after school be for a payloader which is over nance for the council to review because we need an investigator ends.” 20 years old. “There is a second similar complaint, and that the within six weeks. who will get facts regarding a B.A. Carr then talked about payloader which is 7 years old city was working on a plan to All council members were lawsuit involving two City Em- R-268-6/19 – A release of and has a warranty that has ex- fix the problem. in attendance for the business ployees.” performance guarantees, pired. Then, there is a frontend “We’re working on a concept meeting. The next city council Business Administrator Carr cash bonds in the amount of loader on a garbage truck that for resident parking permits and meeting will be held on June 19 then talked about R-261-6/19 – re-visiting the times for parking at 7:00 p.m. $218,340.00 and planning/ *Continued on Page 12 Authorizing the use of contracts escrows in the amount of on various streets,” Skarzynski Several Issues Remain Unsolved 6/12/19 Council Meeting By: Carolyn Maxwell interest on the sewer work be- down by Civil Services for oth- Business Administrator Fred- PERTH AMBOY – During the ing done on their property.” er jobs he’s not qualified for.” erick Carr responded, “I sent public portion on Agenda Items, Resident Ken Balut came up Balut then questioned R-259- the information to the Council.” Resident Stanley Sierakowski next. He asked if Councilman 6/19 which dealt with autho- Resident Alan Silber came up questioned Resolution R-262- Fernando Irizarry received the rizing an agreement with Hold next and also referenced Com- 6/19 thru R-264-6/19 which information which he requested Harmless with Harbortown to munication No. 17. He told the dealt with installment payments regarding the school tax levy locate a summer lunch program Council, “You have a duty. I on certain properties (residen- (for the last 3 years). He then during the period from July 1st don’t think the Mayor knows tial and commercial). He ques- questioned Communication No. through August 31st, 2019. The the City Codes. Irving was ap- tioned whether the properties 17 where the Mayor notified the Harbortown Developer is not pointed Acting Code Enforce- had to pay interest on install- Council Members, Department giving any money for Fun Day. ment Director. After 90 days, ment agreements. Heads, and Directors that she There was also supposed to be a he can only be appointed by the Council President William is appointing Irving Lozada as pool built (in the complex).” Mayor with the Council’s con- Petrick responded, “Yes.” Acting Director of the Depart- Council President Petrick sent.” Sierakowski then suggested, ment of Code Enforcement ef- stated that there is a pool, but Petrick responded, “The May- “You should treat these enti- fective May 28, 2019. it’s only for members who pay or has skirted the issue and we ties just like the rich. You fixed Balut stated, “The Mayor extra money. may have to take her to court.” Sharon Hubberman the Armory’s bulkhead and can’t keep extending this -ap Balut continued, “This doesn’t Silber continued, “If there is they paid no interest on the pointment. You (the Council) make any sense.” He then ques- no resolution, then you can’t (a resolution to appoint Loza- over $480,000 they owed. The have to vote on it. Did Lozadationed again, “What’s the levy vote on it.” people (from Resolution R- file a report on the latest- incion School Board Taxes? How Law Director Peter King re- 262-R-264) will be paying the dents? He (Lozada) was turned much did it go up?” sponded, “It was on the agenda *Continued on Page 9 South Amboy City Council Meeting 6/19/19 - 7 p.m.; Perth Amboy City Council Meeting 6/26/19 - 7 p.m. 2. The Amboy Guardian * June 19, 2019 June 19, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .3 4. The Amboy Guardian * June 19, 2019 June 19, 2019 * The Amboy Guardian .5 Fireworks Spectacular over Raritan Bay Honors America’s 2019 Patriots and Celebrates Independence Day Amboy Guardian Perth Amboy and South Amboy Present Amazing Pyrotechnics Show on July 3 Publication Dates Press Release 6/17/19 by visiting the Celebrate Our activities will occur along Sad- The free, pre-fireworks ac- SOUTH AMBOY/PERTH AM- Stars & Stripes website (http:// owski Parkway, which will be tivities begin at 4 p.m. in South January 9 BOY – The cities of Perth Am- www.celebratestarsandstripes. vehicle free roadway. Amboy. January 16 boy and South Amboy are pre- com). Food vendors and trucks will Perth Amboy, South Amboy January 23 senting their annual fireworks South Amboy Mayor Fred also be onsite. The food crews and the Celebrate Committee January 30 spectacular over Raritan Bay Henry said, “Most of the brave are going to offer ice cream, ta- have teamed up with Magic February 6 on Wednesday, July 3.