- What are their
functions?
Well we did, and what
we found is that most boards are comprised of The King’s minions, Not much of
a surprise, unless the members were appointed prior to the King’s
rise to power that is, much like most of the members of our financially
responsible, and only profitable division, The Wilkes Barre City Parking Authority.
If you’re interested in attending any of the meetings for City
Boards & Authorities, you can find most of their meeting times posted on
the Taxpayers Calendar linked below.
As we have been reporting, one of the City Boards, Hawkeye Security Solutions doesn't work properly, or as expected.
Hawkeye Board:
- Frank Majikes –
Chair
- Greg Barrouk –
Vice Chair / Treasurer (City Economic
Development)
- Lou Lau (City IT
Director)
- Joe Coyne
(Retired City of Wilkes-Barre Police)
- Gus Genetti
- Tom Kupetz (City
Police)
- Mike Merritt
(City Councilman)
From a distance Hawkeye looks to have launched a vast network of
360 degree cameras throughout the city, in order to monitor public activity, and
be a watchful eye in the event of a crime. This tool has the potential to serve as
an eye witness for police,
- If it worked
that is: Hawkeye or Blindeye
The City Taxpayers Association has requested several videos from
Hawkeye in an attempt to prove the existence of such monitoring ability. With
every request, Haykeye responded with “That the security camera video
footage is no longer in existence and didn’t exist at the time of request.”
Other than looting millions of dollars from various other city
departments, boards, or authorities, and spending it on No-Bid Contracts for
Campaign Contributors, can anyone tell me what exactly Hawkeyes function is?
It should also be noted that our City Parking Authority has been waiting
over a year for repairs, to a broken Hawkeye camera in a city garage, located near
Movies 14. The board has requested, repair, replacement, of said camera to, The Hawkeye
Board, City IT Director Lou Lau, and The King Directly when he attended their
November 2012 meeting.
To date NO repairs have commenced, yet the Parking Authority has NOT
missed ONE payment to Hawkeye.
Wake Up Wilkes Barre
Source:
November 2012 Parking Authority Clip
If the Mayor "realigns" the Parking Authority, he will show a blatant attempt to control probably the only public entity that has shown a profit over the years. This is a tribute to those who serve the public. The Board , over the years has always held the interests of the public foremost in their execution of Board policies, and business. If anything they deserve to remain as an intact body.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more.. As a resident of our city, I am repeatedly proud on this Board. They have stood up for the city, its citizens, and made tough decisions. They don’t squander their money, they operate responsible, ethically, and every year gives what it can to the city. What more could anyone ask of a board or authority? If we simply sell them down the river for a quick fix, we as a city will not only lose the quality of expertise that comes with the current members, but we will lose good business, commuters, visitors, and residents, when all goes to heck!!
DeleteIf push comes to shove, (for what good it will do) write your Mayor if in his power grab, tries to change the make up of the Parking Authority Board. The members present have publicly stated that they are willing to continue serving the citizens of Wilkes-Barre.
ReplyDeleteYou could not ask for a more dedicated group of professionals whose sole interest is to provide a quality serves to the City.
Support them, as they have supported you.