I visited the Kutztown Borough Hall Tuesday January 15 to see the bid results and source of pavement for the paving of the skating rink. which I requested through the Right to Know Law. I did not receive either one. I received unit prices for some street work and no bid award. I also received a letter from the Borough Engineer GVC to Mr. Vettraino indicating that the Borough Council approved adding an extra to the Street Contract of $42,364 for the paving of the skating rink. This is illegal because all contracts 0f more than $10,000 must be bid publicly.
The Borough plans to pay for part of the skating rink contract with a State Recreation Grant which is not allowed. The Borough can not use Grant Funds to fund an illegal contract.
This is done often and routinely by Borough Manager\Treasurer Vettraino and approved by the Borough Council.
The public deserves an explanation for this practice.
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plus they should be funding SKATE parks instead of rinks. skateboards are the new ice skates and can be used all year round.
what another waste of money!
It is my understanding that the "skate park" Jerry is refering to is actually a hockey rink donated by K.U. that can be used by inline skates as well as shoes and maybe filled with water in the winter and ice skated on it is a shame Jerry you can not get your facts straight it truly hurts your cause
dear anonomous
i agree the skating rink is wonderful for the Borough but it has to be paid legally and with the proper funds. i have my facts straight. thank you for your comment
jerry
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