2. The Amboy Guardian *November 3, 2021*Continued from Page 1hands and said, “Thank you foryour service.” He has helpedany charity that was in need ofassistance. He will help anybodyin need.”The mayor and councilthanked the honorees and theirfamilies.Council President MickeyGross and Council Vice-PresidentChristine Noble were notpresent, so Councilwoman ZusetteDato conducted the meeting.B.A. Glenn Skarzynski statedthat South Amboy passed theBest Practices with a score of21. He stated that the State ofNew Jersey requires a minimumof 15. “Some were left unscoredbecause they do not apply toSouth Amboy. We met state requirements.”There were a few questions onthe bill list. B.A. Glenn Skarzynskiexplained that ManhattanBeach is building a portionof the $3.71 million in affordablehousing. “They will build10 units. They will give us themoney for affordable housingtrust. This can be used to rehabilitatelower income structures.The income threshold (of lowincomeeligible residents) is determinedby state statute.”South Amboy Citizens Honored10/20/21 CouncilThe council passed ordinances21-212 thru 21-214. 21-207 waspulled. The minutes, bill list andconsent agenda were passed.Council Comments:Councilman Tom Reilly stated,“The three people recognizedare three outstanding citizens– people who reside in thiscity. I want to thank the FirstAid, food pantry volunteers anddonors. Please consider joiningthe First Aid and Fire Departments.The Friends of SouthAmboy are having a fundraiseron December 18 th . Please patronizeour local businesses.They are working very hard tokeep businesses open.” Reillythen stated, “Jim Sartino’smother passed away. His fatherwas a second ward councilmanyears ago.”Councilman Brian McLaughlinsaid, “Thank you to our volunteersin town. Please donateto stock our food pantries.”Councilwoman Zusette Datosaid, “Election Day is on November2, 2021. Early voting inNew Jersey is happening for thefirst time in New Jersey. Thereare 9 days. Any person that isregistered to vote – there are 10locations in Middlesex Countyfor early voting. It is an easyway to vote for those with difficultschedules. It is an option toconsider. The election pollbookis electronic now. Sample ballotsare in the mail. You can alsovote as usual on November 2ndfrom 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call thecounty clerk at 732-745-4202.It is your right and privilege.”Mayor Fred Henry said, “Condolencesto the Sarintino family.Jim’s father served with myfather on the South Amboy CityCouncil. The seniors are startinga senior book club. The citywill provide transportation. Forthe ferry, the Army Corps senta bill, and we approved the waterfrontpermit. We sent it backand they approved it. We are inthe first step cleared regardingthe ferry.B.A. Glenn Skarzynski said,“In the next two weeks, weare out to bid for the revitalizationof our baseball fields.The SAYA is extremely happy.Hopefully, by summertime itwill be up and running.Public Portion:Resident Greg Babolackspoke, “The business administratornever replied when Iasked to speak to the forensicaudible. I went to her house.She spoke to me.” Babolackthen asked City Clerk DeborahBrooks to see the process thatthe meetings are recorded.The meeting adjourned at 7:45p.m.NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND PUBLIC HEARINGAMENDMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ANDEVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)PROGRAM YEAR 2020City of Perth Amboy, New JerseyNotice is hereby provided that the City of Perth Amboy, NJ has completed an amendment to itsdraft of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2020Program Year for the Community Development Block Grant CDBG and HOME InvestmentPartnership programs. This report contains information including: 1) summary of the resourcesand accomplishments, 2) status of actions taken during the year to implement the goals outlinedin the Consolidated Plan, and 3) evaluation of the progress made during the year in addressingidentified priority needs and objectives.This report is available to the public for review in the City’s website www.perthamboy.nj.organd at the Office of Economic and Community Development located at 260 High St., Perth AmboyNJ 08861. As required by HUD, the CAPER will be available for a 15 days public period asof Monday, October 25, 2021 during which time the public is invited to address written commentsto: Maritza C. Rodriguez, from the Office of Economic and Community Development atmcrodriguez@perthamboynj.org.The City will also hold a public hearing for citizens desiring to comment on the amendment tothe CAPER report on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. via a phone and ZOOM meetingdue to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and following the social distancing guidelines.OECD Zoom is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84353156884?pwd=YUlKRVB5Nm9jcUdscmVFRHlwa1V5dz09Meeting ID: 843 5315 6884Passcode: 173134One tap mobile+16465588656,,84353156884#,,,,*173134# US (New York)+13017158592,,84353156884#,,,,*173134# US (Washington DC)Dial by your location+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)Meeting ID: 843 5315 6884Passcode: 173134 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcMkpSwcswPerth Amboy intends to submit the final 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and EvaluationReport (CAPER) with amendments to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmenton Friday, November 12, 2021.Thank you.Helmin J. Caba, Mayor
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