Consultants Taking Longer Than Expected
By ANNE HOLLIDAY
WESB/WBRR News Director
Delta Development Group was expected to finish its financial management plan for the City of Bradford by the end of the month, but it seems as if it won’t be done until at least the middle of next month.
Main Street resident Dave Newman, upon seeing a resolution on the city council agenda to pay Delta for its services in April, asked about the status of the consultants’ report and if a public meeting will be held on the matter.
Deputy Mayor Jim Evans said council had discussed this and agreed that the final report should be given in a public setting.
Fire Chief Chris Angell added that the consultant working with the fire department will be meeting with them around July 17.
Evans added that it’s his understanding that it’s not unusual for the consultants to take longer than expected.
Council did approve the $7,500 payment to Delta. The money comes from a state Department of Community and Economic Development grant and local donations. Delta's services were retained as part of DCED's Early Intervention Program for financially troubled cities.
Also Tuesday, council members read letters from Tina Martin and Kim Murphey of CARE for Children and Safe Kids McKean thanking firefighters Jeff Kloss and Terry Brinker, along with Chip Comilla, Tom Shay and the city parks department for helping to make the June 15 Bike Derby and helmet fitting a success.
They said 87 people attended and 60 children were fitted with new bike helmets.
“Thank you for partnering with us to keep local children safe,” they wrote.
Councilman Fred Proper also read a letter from a North Bennett Street resident who praised the street department for their work in keeping the streets cleared during the winter and getting them fixed this spring.
“The streets have improved dramatically in the last several weeks,” Evans added.
Newman added his thanks to Comilla, Jim Copeland and the department of public works crew for all their efforts on the city streets.
“It’s fantastic,” he said, adding his thanks for painting of curbs and crosswalks, too.
Later in the meeting, council approved a payment of $1,229 to Cavallaro Paint & Decorating for the painting supplies.
In other matters, council appointed city solicitor Mark Hollenbeck, city clerk John Peterson and city controller Ron Orris as the negotiating committee for the 2011 contract negotiations between the city and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Council authorized a special events waiver to The Lighter Side during the Kids and Cancer Benefit on July 16 on Mechanic Street. Council had previously authorized waivers for The Corner Bar and Players Downtown.
Council authorized a certificate of appropriateness to install a sign at 21 Main Street for “Inferno Studios,” after a recommendation from the Historical Architectural Review Board. They also appointed Colette Roessler to fill the unexpired term of Sam Sylvester on the HARB. The term expires January 1, 2013.
WESB/WBRR News Director
Delta Development Group was expected to finish its financial management plan for the City of Bradford by the end of the month, but it seems as if it won’t be done until at least the middle of next month.
Main Street resident Dave Newman, upon seeing a resolution on the city council agenda to pay Delta for its services in April, asked about the status of the consultants’ report and if a public meeting will be held on the matter.
Deputy Mayor Jim Evans said council had discussed this and agreed that the final report should be given in a public setting.
Fire Chief Chris Angell added that the consultant working with the fire department will be meeting with them around July 17.
Evans added that it’s his understanding that it’s not unusual for the consultants to take longer than expected.
Council did approve the $7,500 payment to Delta. The money comes from a state Department of Community and Economic Development grant and local donations. Delta's services were retained as part of DCED's Early Intervention Program for financially troubled cities.
Also Tuesday, council members read letters from Tina Martin and Kim Murphey of CARE for Children and Safe Kids McKean thanking firefighters Jeff Kloss and Terry Brinker, along with Chip Comilla, Tom Shay and the city parks department for helping to make the June 15 Bike Derby and helmet fitting a success.
They said 87 people attended and 60 children were fitted with new bike helmets.
“Thank you for partnering with us to keep local children safe,” they wrote.
Councilman Fred Proper also read a letter from a North Bennett Street resident who praised the street department for their work in keeping the streets cleared during the winter and getting them fixed this spring.
“The streets have improved dramatically in the last several weeks,” Evans added.
Newman added his thanks to Comilla, Jim Copeland and the department of public works crew for all their efforts on the city streets.
“It’s fantastic,” he said, adding his thanks for painting of curbs and crosswalks, too.
Later in the meeting, council approved a payment of $1,229 to Cavallaro Paint & Decorating for the painting supplies.
In other matters, council appointed city solicitor Mark Hollenbeck, city clerk John Peterson and city controller Ron Orris as the negotiating committee for the 2011 contract negotiations between the city and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Council authorized a special events waiver to The Lighter Side during the Kids and Cancer Benefit on July 16 on Mechanic Street. Council had previously authorized waivers for The Corner Bar and Players Downtown.
Council authorized a certificate of appropriateness to install a sign at 21 Main Street for “Inferno Studios,” after a recommendation from the Historical Architectural Review Board. They also appointed Colette Roessler to fill the unexpired term of Sam Sylvester on the HARB. The term expires January 1, 2013.
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