Contract Bid Procedures and Penalties February 27, 2008
Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
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610-683-7977
Kutztown Borough Council
Mayor Sandra Green
Borough Manager\Treasurer Vettraino
Borough Solicitors Dietrich, Mooney & Barley Snyder LLC
Kutztown Borough Hall
Dear Policy Makers,
I have pointed out many times that most Contracts, awarded by the Borough, of more than $10,000 must be Competitive Bid Contracts and must be advertised. There are many other regulations regarding this procedure. But at this time I only want to address the point that the Borough has awarded and continues to award contracts of more than $10,000 without advertising or conducting Competitive Bidding. I am positive that each and every one of you is aware of the Borough Code mandatory provisions and should abide by them. But all of you arrogantly and deliberately continue to violate these provisions and cover them up by denying public access to the Budget.
Attached please find a copy of page 35 of the Borough Council Handbook, dated 2000, that explains the bidding provisions and also explains the penalty for violating the Borough Code. The Manual states ”ANY COUNCILLOR WHO KNOWINGLY VOTES IN VIOLATION OF THESE PROVISIONS IS SUBJECT TO A SURCHARGE OF TEN PERCENT OF THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT”. And when you vote for and approve a contract, of over $10,000, that you know was not competitively bid or advertised that you are violating these provisions.
I have informed you many times about Borough Manager\Treasurer Keith Hill giving out a $2 million and $800,000 contract without competitive bidding and Borough Manager\Treasurer Vettraino giving out a $225,000 contract without any competitive bidding. And to add insult to injury Keith Hill is now employed by Atlantic Engineering the contractor he gave the $2 million to and the computer firm New World Systems that Jaymes Vettraino gave the $225,000 contract has their home office in Troy Michigan Mr. Vettraino’s home town.
Borough Solicitors Dietrich, Mooney, Barley Snyder, Mayor Green, Borough Manager\Treasurer Vettraino, Council President Eidle and the Borough Council owe me and the residents of the Borough explanation of how this could of happened and how the Borough is going to solve this serious situation. The sooner the better. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
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2 comments:
Dear Mr. Marino. I for one agree with everything you say. I prefer to remain anonymous, because of my fear of retaliation from some of my friends who are all against you. I made the mistake of not voting for you in the last election. Please consider running again, i know in my heart that you can win this time. All of our council persons are somewhat crooked and our new mayor is not much better, and does absolutely nothing to help our community. Where will this all end if something is not done very quickly? I honestly believe that you are the one person that can save us. Please do all you can. I am praying for your successs. Sincerely, a good friend.
Dear Mayor Marino: I agree with the comment from "anonymous". You have to do something for us. I would do more myself if i was not handicapped. Your honesty and candor is refreshing and right on the mark. Our school taxes are way too high. Our police department is a joke. Our new mayor is a $@#&%^$#@. Where will it all end if our leaders are left to just run wild and do as they please? I am afraid to go to bed at night. We need your protection and wise leadership. I know you are a senior citizen, but i sincerely hope you have enough energy left in you to absolve us from this crisis. This has become much worse than the war in Iraq. We need brave soldiers like you to fight for our rights. Please help us if you can. God bless you, Mike Hunt
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