Last night, the Hoboken Journal covered the board meeting at the Hoboken University Medical Center. While there were no actual finances mentioned in the story, there’s been some positive developments with narrowing deficits of late and a new senior practice established.
A formal RFP process will begin a process to identify needed capital while retaining the viability of the institution as a hospital in Hoboken. This is a major step forward in a much needed process to protect the interests of the City while keeping the potentials of the hospital viable now and for the future.
Lots of smoke and mirrors here. MSV did a full article on the concerns about two appointments. Soares was in the center of them. The photo has been spelled out now in complete context. Attempting to downplay its value without that context is repeating exactly what you claim to point out.
Now if you want to provide some context, then you should share something more personal like your own interaction with Tony of late and work done together. That would be insightful.
However you don’t do that. Instead here you cite all kinds of historical “accomplishments” such as obtaining signatures, in this case thousands of them. He did that all on his own? Really?
This is not about what Tony has done or will do on two separate boards. It’s about the reasonable expectations where everyone plays by the same rules and a policy advocated by the mayor.
Here’s tonight’s agenda. No mention if Tony Soares will soon be named to it, apply his board synergies and save the day. After all one board position good, two even better and three would be a synergistic orgy.
You want to know what synergy matters on flooding at the NHSA?
The pump! Up to 80% worth of flooding synergies removed.
Okay here’s the agenda:
=&0=& =&1=& 7:00 pm Regular Meeting 1. Open Public Meetings Act Disclosure Statement 2. Roll-Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Election of Officers 5. Approval of Minutes May 26, 2010 Executive Session June 23, 2010 Regular Session June 23, 2010 Regular Session 6. Presentation by Special Counsel to discuss Strategic Alternatives 7. Report from the Hospital CEO 8. Report from the Authority 9. Committee Reports 10. Finance Report by Vincent Riccitelli, Acting CFO 11. New Business & Consent Agenda* · Resolution approving the Sale of Surplus Motor Vehicles* · Resolution Amending the Contract with Lowenstein Sandler PC* · Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Request for Proposals* · Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds to HHI for August* · Resolution Approving Transfer of Funds to HHI for Sept. * · Resolution Authorizing Payment of Claims* · Resolution Adopting 2009 Budget* · Resolution Adopting Annual Schedule of Meetings* · Resolution Approving Official Publications* · Resolution Designating Bank Depositories* · Resolution amending OPRA fees* · Resolution Approving the Credentials Committee Report* · Any other matters that may come before the Board 12. Public Comments 13. Executive Session Closed to the Public (IF NECESSARY) 14. Adjournment of Meeting ACTION WILL BE TAKEN AT THIS MEETING MEETING PLACE =&2=& =&3=&In the investigative story posted last week, “Is the second council appointment legal?” MSV spoke to the Office of the Corporation Counsel following up on questions surrounding the process and posing additional legal questions of concern. Da Horsey anticipates there will be a development on this front as soon as today.
At the last City Council meeting, newly elected City Council President Carol Marsh stated she saw no issue with second board appointments. Councilman Michael Lenz later issued a statement agreeing there was no obstacle to making additional board appointments as he understands it since his time serving on the City Council last November.
Last Saturday, a group of softball players representing two sides of the political fence raised $500 for the Wounded Warriors Project. Despite the scorching heat, the teams played a full game with the Hudson County Young Republicans edging out the Young Dems 10-8.
For more details and also to add to the worthy total please visit:
http://hobokenrepublicans.com/blog.htm
Young Republican Team Captain Fernando Uribe stares down
With the St. Anne’s Church annual feast over, the entertainment moves by the river on Thursday night. The BankRobber sent in a recommendation:
This Thursday, 7:00 pm @ Sinatra Park in Hoboken, guitarist Smokey Hormel will be appearing right here in our fair town.
Smokey’s guitar work has appeared for a diverse group of popular artists like Beck, the deceased legend Johnny Cash, Kid Rock, Neil Diamond, Norah Jones and The Dixie Chicks.
Outside of his studio prowess, Smokey Hormel likes to put on his 10 gallon cowboy hat, his boots, and round up his group of top notch New York side men to play some sizzling Western Swing.
City of Hoboken announces:
HOBOKEN AND WEEHAWKEN ENTER SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS
Agreement will avoid closure of Clinton Street
Since assuming office, Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer has been in discussions with neighboring municipalities to explore sharing services for municipal vehicle storage. Throughout the process, Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner expressed strong interest in working with Hoboken if a suitable site could be obtained.
The day after Hoboken’s City Council voted to approve the closure of Clinton Street between 15th and 16th Streets for the storage of municipal vehicles, an opportunity arose that appeared to meet the needs of both municipalities. In the past, the same location had been discussed as a potential joint use location by the administrations of Weehawken and Hoboken. Mayor Zimmer and Mayor Turner immediately began negotiations to move forward together to share services between the two municipalities. The agreement is for joint use and equitable sharing of storage space at 1714-16 Willow Avenue. Freeholder Anthony L. Romano assisted in helping to identify the site as a potential location.
The following is a press release from Councilman Ravi Bhalla regarding two bias crimes recently in Hoboken: