Professional Computer Systems Co. Bid Request March 13, 2009
www,marinoreport.com
Kutztown Mayor &
Kutztown Borough Council
On March 11, 2009 I submitted a Right to Know Law Request to the Borough to see the bid documents and the bid results for the contract concerning Professional Computer Systems of Dennison Iowa. The amount of the contract was for $185,000.
The contract was voted on at the December 2008 Borough Council Meeting. The first vote (page 17546) was to hire Professional Computer Systems Co. for $ 185,000 contingent upon the acceptable review by Borough Staff and the Solicitor. The vote was unanimous.
The minutes of the meeting also show 2 pages later (page 17548) an off the agenda motion and second to ratify the agreement with Professional Computer Systems Company.
It is going to be very interesting to see the bid details. When was there an acceptable review by Borough Staff and the Borough Solicitor? When was there a bid opening and review?
This is just another example of the Borough Elected Officials of doing business with complete arrogant and ignorant defiance of the laws of the Commonwealth.
The last Computer Contract was with a firm from Borough Manager Vettraino’s hometown in Michigan. How did the Borough end up with a firm from Iowa? Aren’t there any computer firms in Pennsylvania that are capable of fulfilling the contract?
You will have to explain this situation sooner or later.
Sincerely, Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Sunday, March 8, 2009
MARINO STANDS TALLER 3-8-09
MARINO STANDS TALLER 3-8-09 www.marinoreport.com
Saturday it was 71 degrees and I tooled around the Borough with my Corvette and I was very happy. All my friends and admirers waved and honked at me and shouted keep up the good work.
The 29 comments I received on my last 3 posts tell me I am on the right track. My detractors seem to be running out of names to call me. And the threats and personal fabrications are increasing. And my detractors demand answers and explanations but do not give me a name and an address to send them to. How can no names be so demanding and some of them also give me free advice.
I do not have to prove any of my accusations and questions of the Borough are true the proof is in the pudding. If my statements weren’t true the Borough Solicitors that usually bill the Borough about $120,000 a year would tell me to stop my letters. The Solicitors tell the Borough Elected Officials and appointed employees not to answer my letters which means all my statements are true.
Here is one fact detractors, divide the dollar amount of your Kutztown Borough electric bill by the number of KWHs and you will see it comes up about 20 cents per KWH. Then do the same thing to a Met Ed or PP&L electric bill outside the Borough and you will find the cost to be about 10 cents per KWH. Yes Borough residents pay about double that of what residents outside the Borough do. Please work up the courage to ask your Elected Officials that you defend if this is true.
My critics could also check the 2008 or the 2009 Budget or in fact any Budget since HU started and you will find that the revenue from the HU subscribers is always less than half of the total HU revenue. You will see that most of the HU revenue comes from within the Borough through schemes, scams and shams set up by the Borough to move funds from all Borough Departments into HU. This means that the Borough is the best customer HU has. I have stated this many times and my statements have never been challenged by the Borough or the anonymous Borough supporters. This also proves Mr. Dawson of CCG Consulting, (cost $20,000) also conveniently did not mention this fact.
Please detractors show some guts and ask the Borough Financial Experts if I am right about these 2 facts before you continue your personal attacks on me.
I am in the process of writing my next post.
Sincerely, Gennaro .A. Marino P.E.
Saturday it was 71 degrees and I tooled around the Borough with my Corvette and I was very happy. All my friends and admirers waved and honked at me and shouted keep up the good work.
The 29 comments I received on my last 3 posts tell me I am on the right track. My detractors seem to be running out of names to call me. And the threats and personal fabrications are increasing. And my detractors demand answers and explanations but do not give me a name and an address to send them to. How can no names be so demanding and some of them also give me free advice.
I do not have to prove any of my accusations and questions of the Borough are true the proof is in the pudding. If my statements weren’t true the Borough Solicitors that usually bill the Borough about $120,000 a year would tell me to stop my letters. The Solicitors tell the Borough Elected Officials and appointed employees not to answer my letters which means all my statements are true.
Here is one fact detractors, divide the dollar amount of your Kutztown Borough electric bill by the number of KWHs and you will see it comes up about 20 cents per KWH. Then do the same thing to a Met Ed or PP&L electric bill outside the Borough and you will find the cost to be about 10 cents per KWH. Yes Borough residents pay about double that of what residents outside the Borough do. Please work up the courage to ask your Elected Officials that you defend if this is true.
My critics could also check the 2008 or the 2009 Budget or in fact any Budget since HU started and you will find that the revenue from the HU subscribers is always less than half of the total HU revenue. You will see that most of the HU revenue comes from within the Borough through schemes, scams and shams set up by the Borough to move funds from all Borough Departments into HU. This means that the Borough is the best customer HU has. I have stated this many times and my statements have never been challenged by the Borough or the anonymous Borough supporters. This also proves Mr. Dawson of CCG Consulting, (cost $20,000) also conveniently did not mention this fact.
Please detractors show some guts and ask the Borough Financial Experts if I am right about these 2 facts before you continue your personal attacks on me.
I am in the process of writing my next post.
Sincerely, Gennaro .A. Marino P.E.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
MARINO STANDS TALL 3-5-09
MARINO STANDS TALL 3-5-09 http://www.marinoreport.com/
The main purpose of my last blog was to expose the Borough Council, past and present, for what they are. They are big time spenders wasting hard earned public money on Hometown Utilicom. The blog states that the elected officials raised rates of all Borough departments to finance HU which loses about $1 million a year. I forgot to point out that before HU the Borough’s General Fund also had millions of dollars in reserve. The utilities also had reserve funds. As of right now the Borough has no money in reserve.
After pointing out in the post the exorbitant increases of the cost of living in the Borough since the inception of HU, I received 9 anonymous personal attacks on my character and my bio. I promise my detractors that their attacks and lies won’t work. I intend to continue to point out all of the illegal and disgraceful activities of the Borough’s elected officials despite all of your lies and fabrications about me.
I stand tall behind everything I write because it is the truth and don’t forget the truth, unlike lies, never changes.
P.S. My cars are no secret I proudly drive them around the Borough for everyone to see. I also attend Corvette parades and Corvette Club functions. Look for my cars when the weather is a little nicer. Sincerely Gennaro A. Marino P/E.
The main purpose of my last blog was to expose the Borough Council, past and present, for what they are. They are big time spenders wasting hard earned public money on Hometown Utilicom. The blog states that the elected officials raised rates of all Borough departments to finance HU which loses about $1 million a year. I forgot to point out that before HU the Borough’s General Fund also had millions of dollars in reserve. The utilities also had reserve funds. As of right now the Borough has no money in reserve.
After pointing out in the post the exorbitant increases of the cost of living in the Borough since the inception of HU, I received 9 anonymous personal attacks on my character and my bio. I promise my detractors that their attacks and lies won’t work. I intend to continue to point out all of the illegal and disgraceful activities of the Borough’s elected officials despite all of your lies and fabrications about me.
I stand tall behind everything I write because it is the truth and don’t forget the truth, unlike lies, never changes.
P.S. My cars are no secret I proudly drive them around the Borough for everyone to see. I also attend Corvette parades and Corvette Club functions. Look for my cars when the weather is a little nicer. Sincerely Gennaro A. Marino P/E.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Kutztown Cost of Living Increase 3-4-09
Kutztown Cost of Living 3-4-09 http://www.marinoreport.com/
To Kutztown Elected Officials
Mayor Green,
Council President Eidle, Council Vice President Seyler, Councilman Snyder, Councilman Gangewere, Councilman Schlegel and Councilwoman Bray,
The following are figures and dates from my checkbook:
Electric Bill 10-12-01 $39.42 minus $15 trash total electric $24.42
2-13-09 $74.21 minus $15 trash total electric $59.21
Difference $34.79 per month
increase per year $417.48
Water and Sewer Bill 10-18-01 $83.72
10-15-08 $167.88 includes rental
Difference $84.16 per quarter
increase per year $336.64
Real Estate Tax 3-4-02 $636.99
3-5-09 $976.19
Difference $339.20 per year increase per year $339.20
Increase in Electric, Water, Sewer and R.E. Tax since HU inception $1,123.32 per year
While I had my checkbook out I also looked into our local School Tax with the following results.
School Tax 7-9-02 $1989.29 plus $14.70 total $2003.99
7-15-08 $2530.19 plus $14.70 total $2544.89
Difference $540.90 increase per year $540.90
An increase of 27%
This report confirms my statements that you and your predecessors have raised all of the Borough’s rates to finance Hometown Utilicom that loses about $1 million a year.
The Electric has gone up 146 %.
Water and Sewer has gone up 100%.
The Real Estate Tax has gone up 53%.
I think one of you should explain how this happened and if this money found its way into Hometown Utilicom. Please respond. Thank you.
Sincerely, Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
To Kutztown Elected Officials
Mayor Green,
Council President Eidle, Council Vice President Seyler, Councilman Snyder, Councilman Gangewere, Councilman Schlegel and Councilwoman Bray,
The following are figures and dates from my checkbook:
Electric Bill 10-12-01 $39.42 minus $15 trash total electric $24.42
2-13-09 $74.21 minus $15 trash total electric $59.21
Difference $34.79 per month
increase per year $417.48
Water and Sewer Bill 10-18-01 $83.72
10-15-08 $167.88 includes rental
Difference $84.16 per quarter
increase per year $336.64
Real Estate Tax 3-4-02 $636.99
3-5-09 $976.19
Difference $339.20 per year increase per year $339.20
Increase in Electric, Water, Sewer and R.E. Tax since HU inception $1,123.32 per year
While I had my checkbook out I also looked into our local School Tax with the following results.
School Tax 7-9-02 $1989.29 plus $14.70 total $2003.99
7-15-08 $2530.19 plus $14.70 total $2544.89
Difference $540.90 increase per year $540.90
An increase of 27%
This report confirms my statements that you and your predecessors have raised all of the Borough’s rates to finance Hometown Utilicom that loses about $1 million a year.
The Electric has gone up 146 %.
Water and Sewer has gone up 100%.
The Real Estate Tax has gone up 53%.
I think one of you should explain how this happened and if this money found its way into Hometown Utilicom. Please respond. Thank you.
Sincerely, Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Gennaro A. Marino AKA Jerry 2-25-09
Gennaro A. Marino A.K.A. Jerry 2-25-09
To Friends of the Borough,
All I do is question the Borough Council’s finances and a bunch of no names attack me personally on my Blogger to defend the Council. Why doesn’t the Council defend themselves? The Borough has high priced attorneys, Borough Solicitors Timothy Dietrich and Keith Mooney but they allow no names speak for them. The last time I looked the Solicitors billed the Borough about $120,000 for a year.
I will say this, no one can take away my pride, my dignity or self respect by attacking my character or my personal life, especially cowards with no names. You attack a retired senior citizen engineer who is guilty of questioning the Borough Council’s mishandling of our money.
I have all my wits about me. I am welcome in businesses everywhere and I am ready willing and able to take you on. If anyone has any knowledge of me being asked to leave a business or any other such type incident please step forward and make your charge stating the time and place of the incident. I can not and will not be intimidated and when you make your charge against me make sure you bring your name with you.
If any one would like to speak to me personally you know where to find me in Kutztown. And I can also be found at Renninger’s Farmer’s Markets, Schuppe’s Grove and Black Angus on Saturdays and Sundays, Leesport Market on Wednesdays, Fair Grounds Farmer’s Market on Thursdays or Fridays and Perkiomenville on Mondays. I will also be available in nice weather polishing my 1990 Red Corvette Convertible (license plate KMAYOR) with 25,000 miles on it or my 1985 Buick Regal in my garage. In nice weather I can also be found dining on my side porch. Come and sit at my table of wisdom and I will serve you a refreshment. I am here to stay and I will continue to question the Borough’s handling of our finances despite unfounded and fabricated personal attacks. Thanks everybody, I love you all.
Sincerely, Gennaro A, Marino AKA Jerry
To Friends of the Borough,
All I do is question the Borough Council’s finances and a bunch of no names attack me personally on my Blogger to defend the Council. Why doesn’t the Council defend themselves? The Borough has high priced attorneys, Borough Solicitors Timothy Dietrich and Keith Mooney but they allow no names speak for them. The last time I looked the Solicitors billed the Borough about $120,000 for a year.
I will say this, no one can take away my pride, my dignity or self respect by attacking my character or my personal life, especially cowards with no names. You attack a retired senior citizen engineer who is guilty of questioning the Borough Council’s mishandling of our money.
I have all my wits about me. I am welcome in businesses everywhere and I am ready willing and able to take you on. If anyone has any knowledge of me being asked to leave a business or any other such type incident please step forward and make your charge stating the time and place of the incident. I can not and will not be intimidated and when you make your charge against me make sure you bring your name with you.
If any one would like to speak to me personally you know where to find me in Kutztown. And I can also be found at Renninger’s Farmer’s Markets, Schuppe’s Grove and Black Angus on Saturdays and Sundays, Leesport Market on Wednesdays, Fair Grounds Farmer’s Market on Thursdays or Fridays and Perkiomenville on Mondays. I will also be available in nice weather polishing my 1990 Red Corvette Convertible (license plate KMAYOR) with 25,000 miles on it or my 1985 Buick Regal in my garage. In nice weather I can also be found dining on my side porch. Come and sit at my table of wisdom and I will serve you a refreshment. I am here to stay and I will continue to question the Borough’s handling of our finances despite unfounded and fabricated personal attacks. Thanks everybody, I love you all.
Sincerely, Gennaro A, Marino AKA Jerry
Monday, February 23, 2009
Answer Jerry's Accusations and Questions 2-23-09
Answer Jerry’s Accusations and Questions 2-23-09
Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
www.marinoreport.com
To Concerned Citizens,
The comments to my last blog were answered as usual by anonymous individuals who solely attack me stating I have no proof of my statements. The proof is in the Borough records. My statements are all based on Borough records and newspaper articles. These anonymous individuals question my credibility, how can anyone with no identity question the credibility of a person that puts his name on everything he states? And why don’t Borough Officials correct my facts and figures or at least disagree with them? They do not address or question any of my statements because my statements are all true. And they have a bunch of no names fabricate stories about me and attack me personally. In fact I think some of those that comment and attack me personally are Borough Officials who do not have the courage to be identified. Attacking me does not change the financial or chaotic status of the Borough.
I am ready, willing and able to defend myself against any one who disagrees with my blogs and anyone who will come forth with their absurd fabricated personal comments and stories about me. I will defend myself against any one with a legitimate identity, address and phone number. But if anyone of you think you can silence me or discourage me and make me go away you, I promise you that it will never happen. I have never lost a battle in my life and I will not lose this one. TRUTH, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY WILL PREVAIL. For me to win this battle will be easy, all you have to do is come forth and identify yourself. Thank you.
Sincerely, Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
www.marinoreport.com
To Concerned Citizens,
The comments to my last blog were answered as usual by anonymous individuals who solely attack me stating I have no proof of my statements. The proof is in the Borough records. My statements are all based on Borough records and newspaper articles. These anonymous individuals question my credibility, how can anyone with no identity question the credibility of a person that puts his name on everything he states? And why don’t Borough Officials correct my facts and figures or at least disagree with them? They do not address or question any of my statements because my statements are all true. And they have a bunch of no names fabricate stories about me and attack me personally. In fact I think some of those that comment and attack me personally are Borough Officials who do not have the courage to be identified. Attacking me does not change the financial or chaotic status of the Borough.
I am ready, willing and able to defend myself against any one who disagrees with my blogs and anyone who will come forth with their absurd fabricated personal comments and stories about me. I will defend myself against any one with a legitimate identity, address and phone number. But if anyone of you think you can silence me or discourage me and make me go away you, I promise you that it will never happen. I have never lost a battle in my life and I will not lose this one. TRUTH, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY WILL PREVAIL. For me to win this battle will be easy, all you have to do is come forth and identify yourself. Thank you.
Sincerely, Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Jerry's Summary 2-22-09
Jerry’s Summary 2-22-09 Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
www.marinoreport.com
To Concerned Residents of Kutztown,
I have been stating for the past 8 years that HU loses about $1 million a year, the Borough has secretly transferred about $13 million into HU, the borough is falsifying the Budget, publishing fraudulent financial reports, has never published a financial report on HU and I have never received any type of reply from the Borough.
The Borough then votes $20,000 for a consulting expert who gives a report of words on Hometown Utilicom based on the information given him by the Borough. He does not produce one set of numbers, figures, statistics, charts, graphs, revenues, expenditures or facts to support his statements. I then state that all comments and questions to him were not noted in the Council meeting minutes and this is the continuing policy of the Borough to limit facts of HU to the public. This set off a firestorm of comments personally attacking me from a bunch of no names that have 3rd grade arithmetic and reading levels. This blog is all about the finances of the Borough and has nothing to do with me.
The Borough and the comments should address the following questions:
Does HU lose about $1 million a year?
Does the Borough falsify the Budget?
Does the Borough publish fraudulent reports?
Has the Borough ever published a complete financial report on HU?
Has the Borough ever replied to any of my correspondences?
These questions simply sum up all my inquiries and if someone should answer these questions honestly and produce a complete report on HU I will stop my criticisms of the Borough. Please confine your comments to the above questions.
Sincerely, Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
www.marinoreport.com
To Concerned Residents of Kutztown,
I have been stating for the past 8 years that HU loses about $1 million a year, the Borough has secretly transferred about $13 million into HU, the borough is falsifying the Budget, publishing fraudulent financial reports, has never published a financial report on HU and I have never received any type of reply from the Borough.
The Borough then votes $20,000 for a consulting expert who gives a report of words on Hometown Utilicom based on the information given him by the Borough. He does not produce one set of numbers, figures, statistics, charts, graphs, revenues, expenditures or facts to support his statements. I then state that all comments and questions to him were not noted in the Council meeting minutes and this is the continuing policy of the Borough to limit facts of HU to the public. This set off a firestorm of comments personally attacking me from a bunch of no names that have 3rd grade arithmetic and reading levels. This blog is all about the finances of the Borough and has nothing to do with me.
The Borough and the comments should address the following questions:
Does HU lose about $1 million a year?
Does the Borough falsify the Budget?
Does the Borough publish fraudulent reports?
Has the Borough ever published a complete financial report on HU?
Has the Borough ever replied to any of my correspondences?
These questions simply sum up all my inquiries and if someone should answer these questions honestly and produce a complete report on HU I will stop my criticisms of the Borough. Please confine your comments to the above questions.
Sincerely, Gennaro A. Marino P.E.
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