This Week in Philly and Millville

Well, I was in Philly Weds and Thursday nites trying to stay cool. Went over to Mike's house Thursday night with Pat and saw a Quentin Tarantino movie called Inglourious Basterds. It was a pretty cool movie I must say. Mike has a nice big TV and it felt like I was at the movies. The AC was pretty good too.

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I did alot of errands and some pet sitting.  I did miss Carl's Artists nite on Thursday and the Millville City Commission Meeting held this past Tuesday. Commissioner Quinn proposed that the Municipal elections be held in November instead of May. This move could save up to 59,000. Now in this economy, this is really a no-brainier. I think the school board elections should be moved to November as well. This would increase voter turnout AND save $$. As Quinn noted at the meeting:

"We also have a problem with voter turnout," Quinn said. "This council was elected with 24 percent turnout. Maybe we get lost in the shuffle; maybe people don't care. It's time to move it to November, when you have state, congressional and freeholder elections. I'd like to see people come out and vote."

Also at this meeting, the city had to allocate $30,240 more to Dean Enterprises Inc., out of Tabernacle, for the Millville Gardens Demolition and Site Restoration project. Commissioner Vanaman pointed out that the city engineering department made an incorrect estimate of how much filler was needed. As the News of Cumberland County reports this exchange:

Resident Bob Tesoroni said he was concerned this decision would set a precedent that would allow for companies to offer the low bid, then come back and ask for more money after being awarded the bid.

"We need to do more with contracts to make sure the taxpayer is protected," he said.

"I understand your concern, but that isn't what happened here," Mayor Tim Shannon said. "The contractor didn't make the error (when offering the bid). We made the mistake."

Way to go Mayor Shannon for setting the record straight!!
Well, today is supposed to hit 100 and I am preparing to put some roof tar on the small side roof that has a bad leak. Eventually I have to scape and paint the the wood. Well, got get started before its too hot to start. That photo is at the PATCO train station in Camden on the weather for today, tomorrow and Monday. HOT..HOT...HOT

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