3/21/16 Caucus Meeting

PERTH AMBOY – R-154-3/16 – Authorizing a Contract for the purchase of a mini sweeper to Tennant Sales and Service Company in accordance with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey, formerly known as Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission (MRESC) in an amount not to exceed the sum of $40,758.72.

The Council wanted to know what would be replaced for this amount of money.

DPW Director Frank Hoffman explained that there are two sweepers that are five years old, one that is eight years old and a ten year old sweeper that is way past its lifespan. “Presently we have three drivers who are qualified to operate the sweepers and we will be getting two part time drivers who will be making $12.00 an hour.

During the Public Portion, Former Councilman Ken Balut had a problem with the hourly pay, especially since businesses will be required to pay their employees $15.00/hour.

R-159 – 3/16 Authorizing a contract with Norcia Corporation for parts and repairs for road maintenance equipment under State contract WSCA70256 in an amount  not to exceed $70,000.

Hoffman explained that this resolution called for plows work on older salters. “FEMA will cover some of the repair work on some of the heavy vehicles.”

R-155 – 3/16 – Authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with Center State Engineering for design engineering, specifications, bid documents and construction inspection for the Perth Amboy Capital Road Program in an amount not to exceed $40,000.

“This is part of the 2015 Capital Budget. This will involve repaving and milling of the streets which include: Chamberlain Avenue and Francis Street, Thomas Street and Harrington Street,” stated Hoffman.