PERTH AMBOY – Resolution 206-4/14 Authorizing the sale of city property not needed for public use known as BLK.175, Lot 25 & 26 Commonly known as 457-459 New Brunswick Ave. on the tax maps.

Residents have often complained about information lacking when properties are listed on the agendas. Properties have been identified has only having a lot and a block number. Addresses and Ownership should also be attached  when these properties are listed on Meeting agendas.

The one property that was identified in the resolution mentioned above has been vacant for a number of years.

Resident Stanley Sierakowski wanted to know if rent had been collected on this property in the meantime. He continued by saying, “It could be used for a commercial building with parking. It’s an excellent location and I could see the property selling for between $150,000 – $200,000.”

Councilwoman Lisa Nanton

Business Administrator Greg Fehrenbach said, “The lot is 100 ft x 100 ft. An appraisal was done about two and half years ago. There are two interested buyers. One of the parties interested in the property offered $180,000. For us to get another appraisal done, the cost will be around $4,500. It’s going up for auction, and we are under no obligation to take the bidder’s price.”

Former Council President Kenneth Balut suggested that the City should hire the same person who appraised the Seaman and General Cable Properties.

Sierakowski suggested that the Council table this resolution at the regular 4/23/14 meeting.

At the regular Council Meeting, all voted “Yes” to table the resolution except for Councilwoman Lisa Nanton.

City Attorney Mark Blunda was absent at both meetings, but another attorney from his firm was present.