MORE POTPOURRI

Life is always full of surprises. So much occurs in this city, that unless one reads all the blog one will remain 75% in the dark. Just today Maria's blog in which she posts a communication from former Deputy City Administrator  Ballard-Fox about the PLI0Ts that exist in Plainfield.Ballard-Fox also clarifies the  intended use of  the P I LOT program for temporary tax relief. to bring new business into the community.

Ballard–Fox  also goes into detail about the  financial relationship between  UCAI and the city. It seems quite possible that because of relationships between city officials and the Executive Director of UCAI.. I wonder how many of the Council members are aware of the provisions in the contract. I also wonder how is it that if the city has not issued a certificate of occupancy which would require you CAI to pay its PILOT obligations.The facility is occupied now for several  years?years plus its stores are occupied.

Is a County Authority exempt from the laws by which we civilians must abide?


It is unfortunate but it seems to be a recurring theme in this administration to ignore breaches of contract and even reward them. An example is the recent payment to a  contractor for never completing a road repavement project. This contractor according to others also paved over the accesses to emergency water valve shut offs to residences.

But back to the PILOT programs. Does the budget proposal list every one that is current? How many are in default?  What is the impact upon taxpayers? What recourse is the City seeking. There must be including Park Madison  a million dollars outstanding that would reduce taxes if collected or permit better efficiency in municipal operations.

On the subject of  our Administration I am happy to note appointing an acting Director of Administration and Finance pending at the November meeting Council's approval for permanent appointment. Doesl.the individual's CV indicate, that although he has spent many years  in the City Administration that he meets the qualifications for the position.

Since the City Administrator in the very near future will be,on maternal leave, there'll have to be a qualified person in  an acting capacity in that role. If there is no such person will the Mayor assume the position?

With Solaris now planning to sell the Hospital site and building portion  of the Muhlenberg  Campus, has any one determined if there is an outstanding restrictions on the deeds to the property which were originally acquired by a non-profit group known as Muhlenberg Hospital. The for profit Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center was  established in the late 70s  or early 80s. The Hospital like the Foundation were chartered for the benefit of the people of Plainfield, not for the business entity  Solaris. Can or has anyone question the legalities of the proposed transaction? I for one would not oppose it if there is indisputable  evidence that it would be beneficial to the community.