At the League of Municipalities, I presided over the "Benefits of Well Prepared Project Specifications" session.  I was joined by subject matter experts, Mary Louise Stanton, Todd Hay, and Glen Kienz.  This session, focused on how properly prepared specifications can benefit  municipal projects, what to include, and how specifications encourage competitive bids while reflecting a municipality's expectations. Just as important, developing specifications that avoid change orders which result in increased costs to municipalities and tax payers as well as potential lawsuits.

I also facilitated another session at the League of Municipalities, titled "Brownfield Redevelopment and LSRP's (Licensed Site Remediation Process) - Better Together."  My panel included experts: Ken Kloo, Dr. Judy Shaw, and Kamal Saleh.  Over the past twenty years, NJ's Brownfield redevelopment process has evolved significantly, resulting in the creation of the Office of the Brownfield Reuse.  This organization is staffed by case managers whose mission is to facilitate redevelopment while protecting  human health and the environment.  The goal of brownfield remediation in Plainfield's downtown is to provide clean sites for potential redevelopers to advance development in our recently designated Transit Village.  This was a very informative session for all who attended.

An important part of my Administration is to improve the quality of life for all in the City of Plainfield.  The maintenance, upkeep, and development of our residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors impact residents, businesses, and visitors to our great city of Plainfield. My aim is to reengineer the mission and processes of the inspections division. To help accomplish this, join me in welcoming Mr. Phillip Izzo as the new Director of the Inspections Division, as he will be starting on November 24, 2014.   Phillip brings with him over twelve years of municipal inspections experience. His expertise ranges from the following: construction, fire sub-code, plumbing, and electric. There will be further collaboration between departments and we can expect great things from Philip.