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rog: could you please explain "the city has lots of money" statement? how do you feel the city should pay for a swimming pool versus an aquatic theme park? are you in favor of the city council increasing our property tax rate to pay for a pool and the associated costs, i.e., operation and maintenance?
15.07.08 14:27
rog
It is about time that the city put in a pool, the city has lots of money, Lord knows the town is run down right now because of our city hoarding revenues to lure in some fantasy business that never happened instead of keeping the town fixed up....several generations of kids have missed out on the experience of using a pool here in town.There are not a lot of pools around in this area anymore. Much less one in a safe area for kids.
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You are stretching the limits on that last post rog,What has the city water supply really have to do with recent pool issues with bacteria? The dog poundwas never an issue because no one cared. When someone started caring, the city buckled dwn and did something.
Sidewalks would be nice, but you have to have someplace to walk to use them. Without new business, there won't be anyhwere to walk to,or anyone to walk period. Someone mentioned a drug store. I say we need a small grocery store to come in. Lots of elderly residents have trouble getting to the ones outside of town. I know wal-mart and other big chains have us landlocked,but the city should be looking to something like a wal-mart hom grocery or something like that. Quit bitching about the past. Look to the future and help guide our council. 25.07.08 06:43 rog
THe city never gave a dam about the ball teams playing on their fancy veterans park ball fields, or the fact that the operations there cost more than they take in....they used to run the sprinklers there all night long...then there is the issue of the fountain in that pond at vp....they used to have that gushing day and night....wasting water, lots of water. The waste has gone on for years and years, yet all of a sudden a kiddie pool ...can't be maintained?
HOw about that 1/4 million dollar...kiddie park on raymond....that few use...they had no problem blowing that money on that seldom used park. Money that could have been spent on a real pool...and its maintenance...the list goes on.....namechange election was a big waste of money...oh lets not forget the USELESS SLAUGHTER AND ASSOCIATED COSTS that the city pound did for many years ...of OUR BELOVED PETS after torturing them for days in the decrepit city pound that had a terrible air system until recently...and they would hose the animals down with water hoses to give them pneumonia... ...OMG DONT GET ME STARTED...but having a kiddie pool is not affordable? For who? I pay plenty for nothing...but the privilege to drive on used worn out unmarked roads, with poor sidewalk coverage on main roads and water I pay double for water that I cannot even drink safely(recent article about water borned bacteria that is chlorine resistant in pools). I try to get an irrigation meter and omg man if you have 2-400 dollars to blow on that, you might get one that works.....and our city cannot afford a pool....well I don't need a pool....Im ok bein hot and dry but kids, that is another matter. 24.07.08 23:59 other n.roe neighbor
Sure got quiet in here. Must be the heat.No one feels like doing anything but sit inside and soak up the A/C. 24.07.08 16:47 n. roe neighbor 3
You and I know the legalities of such a move, old timer, but it appears that "anonymouth" may not. Any way, he/she has not provided any thing to the contrary in an effrot to backup the following remarks: Quote:
Anonymous
WRONGO THERE SPANKSTER BETTER CHECK AGAIN ON THAT.
 23.07.08 15:38 old timer
I didn't say it was legal, I just said they would try to do it. 23.07.08 06:22 n. roe neighbor 3
nope. you prove me wrong, if you can. 22.07.08 12:52 Anonymous
WRONGO THERE SPANKSTER BETTER CHECK AGAIN ON THAT. 21.07.08 15:58 n. roe neighbor 3
fortunately for all of us that can not happen now. the state legislature changed the rules some years ago. now any seat that becomes vacant can only be occupied by result of an election. our charter used to allow the temporay appointment by the council majority, but that is no longer legal. 21.07.08 14:50 old timer
Seem to me you are the only one complaining. Come on now, you really miss outz, dont'ya. Go ahead, get it off your chest. You are really a closet Outzer and jut don't have the yangs to admit it. As far a Hatcher goes, I give him 6 months. He'll resign, and Wilson, Smith and Burns will try to seat Sue Miller as a temporary until the election in May. You know, the election where Smith and Wilson lose their place on the council. 21.07.08 14:32 n. roe neighbor 3
OK, for the benefit of us all; what meetings did ouzts or gunnar miss? 21.07.08 14:26 Anonymous
SO DID OUTZ, GUNNAR ECT YET NOT ONE OF YOU COMPLAINED WHEN THEY WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND ON THE CONTRARY YOU DEFENDED THEM LOUDLY! WHY IS IT DIFFERANT NOW? YOUR ANSWER IS AWAITED. 21.07.08 12:39 old timer
First you bitch and moan about Outz being involved, now you bitch because he wasn't at a budget meeting after leaving as Mayor. Why would anyone expect Outz or Gunner to be at any city meetings? As fas as Hatcher having a previous engagment, he signed on for the 3 year tour, he is expected to be at htese meetings. He wanted the job, he should do it to his best ability. 21.07.08 11:36 Anonymous
HOW VERY TRUE YOU STILL AFTER ALL THIS TIME STILL TRY AND SPIN "EVERYTHING" YOU SIR ARE THE POSTER CHILD FOR A LIBERAL. 20.07.08 22:14 R. White
Some things just never change, do they. 20.07.08 19:38 Anonymous
AHHHHH THE GREAT WHITE MAKES A THUNDEROUS RETURN SO WHERE WAS YOUR BELOVED LEADER OUTZ AND WHERE WAS GUNNAR GUESS THEY DON'T REALLY CARE ABOUT WHAT GOES ON HERE DO THEY. PERHAPS HATCHER WAS ILL OR HAD SOME OTHER PREARRANGED ENGAGEMENT THAT HE COULD NOT GET OUT OF YOU NEVER POINTED THE FINGER WHEN OUTZ OR GUNNAR WERE NOT THERE. WHY WAS THAT? 20.07.08 18:34 R. White
If you are truely interested, why not attend the budget sessions and public hearings on the upcoming fiscal year budget. THAT is where/when the decissions are made regarding spending money on projects etc for the next year. speaking in public will do more good than venting here, and yes, I was at the TWO budget workshops, along with Mr Thompson. Mr. Hatcher, our newly elected councilman was NOTICEABLY ABSENT. I wonder why? No reason was given for his absence. 18.07.08 13:38 Guster
a water park or swimming pool that can not support itself does not last long. this city already has parks that do not support themselves. hundreds of thousands of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ must be transfered from EDC revenues just topay the parks bills. yes, having a swimming pool would be nice, but at what cost? i suggest you confer with your friends and let them tell you all about it. plain and simple; we can build it, but our town cannot support the maintenance/operatio n or 20 year pay off. kinda like buying a new car and letting it sit in the driveway. and by the way, those do nothing elected officials you spoke of; you do know that burns, miller, smith, and grammer are included in that group having been in and out of office since the early 90's. 18.07.08 13:32 rog
Its about making the town a little more enjoyable for the kids that have to live here. Making money? Well we all pay the huge water bill(overcharged sewer cap) and everything else here. It isnt about profit it is about ENJOYMENT. 18.07.08 11:04 Guster
c'mon rog, what's the answer to this one? 17.07.08 20:45 Guster
which will be the greater, relative to dollars; generated revenue or operation/maintenanc e. 17.07.08 16:50 INFO
THE POOL OPENS IN JUNE SHUTS DOWN AT THE END OF AUGUST...SECURITY IS HIRED...REVENUE IS MADE BY THE CITY....JUST LIKE ANY OTHER POOL IN NY OTHER CITY....WHETHER IT BE A POOL OR AN AQUATIC CENTER IT'S ONLY OPENED FOR A FEW MONTHS... 17.07.08 16:10 |
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