Camden County and Gloucester County The Truth

Did Gloucester City Change Towing Code to benefit Councilman Hutchinson Landlord????

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What you should know about certificate of occupancy and rental registration inspections in Gloucester City

1. Did you know that the Gloucester City Housing Code was adopted to protect the health and safety of the residents?

2. Did you that the state of NJ does not require  a certificate of occupancy , they only require that your smoke detectors are inspected?

3. Did you know that the men and woman that are doing these  certificate of occupancy and rental registration inspections do not need any formal training and or licences? As of 6/28/12 and from NJ DCA no one currently doing these inspections holds any type of licence. 

4. Did you know that these are city made laws and fees and that the state does not regulate them?

5. Did you know that these inspectors can remove you from your home for what they believe are health and safety issues? They may have never received any type of training to help them come to that decision.

Lets recap this story, the city created a code to protect the residents of Gloucester City, added fees to pay for staffing, added another type of inspection and a large fee to pay for staffing. In the end what you have is a department that doesn't need to possess any training and or licences to look for potential safety and health related housing issues?

So basically when these inspectors come to your residence for the most part, you probably know as much if not more then them.

This article is not about the plumbing, electrical, building inspectors. they are licenced buy the state.

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Gloucester City Fails to Follow Chapter 84 of the City Code - TOWING

You might ask why they fail to follow the code, well it could be that Councilman Hutchinson claims to live with the owner of the only city authorized tow company???  Mr Hutchinson uses this address to keep his place on council??  So you see why would the city follow the code for towing, the owner of the towing company is doing them a favor so the keep him in business???

If you read the City's towing code you will see that they clearly refuse to follow the city's own LAWS. I requested all documents that must be filed under this code and only received an application applying for the tow licence, no inspections and no other documents,

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No licence issued just this application. The city clerk  left the ss number so I redacted best I could 

I also asked for the last few years of these documents and again this is all they had to send.

 

Gloucester City Administrator Buys GPS - He must be Getting Lost in Gloucester, and This Guy Runs the City????

 

Gloucester City Water Plant COLIFORM Violation in 2012

 

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Violation Detail Violation #: 2012-8033 Violation Status: V Analyte (SDWIS Code): COLIFORM (TCR) (3100) Violation Type: 23 Violation Name: MONITORING (TCR), ROUTINE MAJOR Compliance Period: 01/01/2012--01/31/2012 Facility: /        Determination Date: 02/13/2012 Comments: Results submitted late.sk Enforcement Actions Enforcement Action # Action Type Action Name Status Date             2012-3117                   SOX       ST COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED 01/05/2012 Comments:               2012-3115                   SFJ       ST FORMAL NOV ISSUED 02/13/2012 Comments:     What is coliform and why should its presence in water be of concern? Coliform is a family of bacteria common in soils, plants and animals. The coliform family is made up of several groups, one of which is the fecal coliform group, which is found in the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals including humans.     The presence of fecal coliform in drinking water or at swimming sites is evidence that human or animal waste has been or is present. This may be cause for concern because many diseases can be spread through fecal transmission. The presence of some fecal material in lakes, ponds and rivers is to be expected as part of the environment in which we live. As long as the level of fecal coliform bacteria is low, swimming is relatively safe.          In drinking water, however, any fecal coliform presence is a warning sign that action should be taken. Return to Top What are the negative health effects of drinking or swallowing water that contains coliform bacteria? Coliform or other bacteria in drinking or swimming water will not necessarily make you ill. However, since these organisms are present, other disease-causing organisms may also be present.       Health symptoms related to drinking or swallowing water contaminated with bacteria generally range from no ill effects to cramps and diarrhea (gastrointestinal distress). Two common waterborne diseases are giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis; both cause intestinal illness. E. coli 0157:H7 has also been associated with drinking contaminated water and can cause intestinal illness. In very rare cases, it can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious kidney condition.  The bacterial tests performed at the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory do not detect giardia or cryptosporidium, or specify which strains of E.coli are present. Return to Top What do coliform water tests measure? The laboratory test for bacteria has two steps. The first step is the analysis for "total coliform," which determines if coliform bacteria are present. "Total coliform" is the collective name used for all coliform groups.   If the result shows "total coliform" bacteria, the same sample is checked again, this time to determine whether the coliform bacteria in the water is of fecal origin. This result indicates whether recent animal or human waste has entered the water. The result specifically states whether E.coli bacteria have been detected.   Escherichia coli, known by the abbreviation E. coli, is a specific type of fecal coliform, the coliform group that lives in the intestines of humans and other warm-blooded animals and in their waste. Return to Top How much coliform is acceptable in swimming areas? Rainfall and snowmelt wash coliform bacteria into our waters and the presence of fecal material in lakes, ponds and rivers is to be expected.     Coliform bacteria are live organisms, however, and they can multiply rapidly or die off quickly, depending upon water temperature and other variables. When the level of coliform increases to a point where the water is considered contaminated, swimming should be banned and action should be taken. In Vermont, the health protective level of E.coli bacteria in recreational water is set at 77 organisms per 100 ml of swimming water. E. coli levels above this in swimming water could mean that other disease causing microorganisms are present. See A Short Guide to Recreational Water Quality. Return to Top How much coliform is acceptable in drinking water? A Any coliform presence in drinking water is cause for action.     Groundwater in a properly constructed well or spring should be free of coliform bacteria. If coliform is found in a well or spring, it generally means that surface water has somehow leaked into the water. This could happen if rain runoff or snowmelt makes its way into the well or spring through cracks in ledge outcroppings, gravelly soil, or sandy soil. It could also be due to  poor construction or cracks in the well or spring casing.  Coliform bacteria may enter the water supply if rain or snow runoff pools around the well or spring casing, if the well or spring cover is not airtight, or if the pipe leading to the house is not properly inserted and welded or grouted into the well or spring. In addition, insects, snakes, mice or other creatures  getting into the well or spring  can cause contamination.   Improperly maintained treatment devices also can be a source of contamination. Home water filters and other water treatment devices should be changed and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. The presence of any fecal coliform in drinking water is of immediate concern as many diseases can be spread through fecal transmission.  The risk of illness dictates that the water must be boiled to kill the organisms before it is safe to drink. Boil for one minute all water to be used for drinking, cooking, ice cubes, baby formula, reconstituted juices, produce washing, and teeth brushing. Let dishes dry thoroughly before use. (Licensed restaurants and other facilities have additional requirements.) Bathing should pose no risk, although reasonable care should be taken to insure that children do not swallow water by sucking on washcloths or sponges.      (These precautions should be taken if the drinking water tastes or smells unusual or is of unknown quality. If test results confirm that there is a problem, continue with all precautions until subsequent test results show absence of bacterial contamination.)    For information about dealing with such problems, see our Safe Water Resource Guide. Return to Top How often should coliform tests be conducted?  The swimming water at Vermont municipal beaches and other publicly used,      recreational areas should be tested at least once a week from Memorial Day to Labor      Day. Additional testing may be warranted after floods or periods of heavy rain when      swimming areas are more vulnerable to runoff contamination.          People who have a pond or swimming hole on their property should test for water      quality periodically throughout the summer months.          Drinking water taken from springs and private wells should be tested for coliform once a year.          More information about testing can be found at our Public Health Laboratory   Violation Detail
Violation #:	2012-8033
Violation Status:	V
Analyte (SDWIS Code):	COLIFORM (TCR) (3100)
Violation Type:	23
Violation Name:	MONITORING (TCR), ROUTINE MAJOR
Compliance Period:	01/01/2012--01/31/2012
Facility:	/
Determination Date:	02/13/2012
Comments:	Results submitted late.sk

Enforcement Actions
Enforcement Action #	Action Type	Action Name	Status Date
2012-3117	SOX	ST COMPLIANCE ACHIEVED	01/05/2012
Comments:
2012-3115	SFJ	ST FORMAL NOV ISSUED	02/13/2012
Comments:

Gloucester City Water Rates Formula

This is how they figure your water bill if you can figure it out let us know

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Why is the Gloucester City Housing Authority using Federal Money to make Donations????

Are they making donations to every organization in need or just the ones that board members are involved in?????????????

DRPA plans maintenance, construction work on all four spans | NJ.com

Bridge and maintenance work on the Delaware River Port Authority bridges include:

On Friday, June 29, during the morning rush hour, three lanes will be open in each direction. From 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., two westbound (into Pennsylvania) and three eastbound lanes (into N.J.) will be open.

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Judge: Camden county police force will not need voter approval | NJ.com

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CAMDEN — A Superior Court Judge ruled Monday that voters won't have to give their OK for Camden's city police force to be replaced by a new county police force, according to cbsphilly.com.

The police officers' union, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1, had campaigned in favor of having a referendum on the issue.

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N.J. lawmakers headed for showdown over income tax cuts as budget deadline nears | NJ.com

By Jarrett Renshaw and Salvador Rizzo/Statehouse Bureau

TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie to Democrats: No tax cut, no deal.

As word made the rounds Wednesday that Democratic leaders had come close to hashing out a proposed budget, Christie entertained a South Jersey crowd by warning what would happen if the spending plan did not include the tax cut he has been touting in appearances across the nation.

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