The Town Board meeting on Tuesday, December 20th, 2011 - during the Public Input portion at the beginning of the meeting - Barone went up to speak, finished his input, then the board called Tamara D., but she wanted to speak about the MP at the Public Hearing. Then the board calls "David Allen" - and Barone says that he is there to read a letter from David Allen because Mr. Allen could not attend the meeting.
MJD says "I don't think you can do that, sir."
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 19, 2011
Psychics Among Us
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Party At 1788 Titus Ave
.....and we weren't invited. :(
These vehicles were parked on the property late afternoon on Friday, December 16th, 2011.
***Don't forget that the Planning Board Public Hearing on the application from Legacy is on Monday, December 19th at 7pm. It is to consider if there will be any significant adverse impacts on the environment, and to consider any amendments to be made to Article XXIII, Sections 235-144 to 235-150 of the Town of Irondequoit Zoning Ordinance.***
Vehicles at 1788 Titus Ave Friday 12.16.11 Does one of these vehicles belong to someone who works for Passero?
These vehicles were parked on the property late afternoon on Friday, December 16th, 2011.
***Don't forget that the Planning Board Public Hearing on the application from Legacy is on Monday, December 19th at 7pm. It is to consider if there will be any significant adverse impacts on the environment, and to consider any amendments to be made to Article XXIII, Sections 235-144 to 235-150 of the Town of Irondequoit Zoning Ordinance.***
Vehicles at 1788 Titus Ave Friday 12.16.11 Does one of these vehicles belong to someone who works for Passero?
Friday, December 16, 2011
The Noi$e Of Water$
"All Day I Hear The Noise Of Waters"
All day I hear the noise of waters
Making moan,
Sad as the sea-bird is when, going
Forth alone,
He hears the winds cry to the water's
Monotone.
The grey winds, the cold winds are blowing
Where I go.
I hear the noise of many waters
Far below.
All day, all night, I hear them flowing
To and fro.
~James Joyce
Meaghan McDermott of the D&C had an excellent article early this morning about the SBWD paying back, with interest, what the Town has loaned them so far. They think they can do this in two or three installment payments within the next two years. They are also going to hire a "forensic auditor" to figure out how the finances got so bad.
From the article: "The town collects payments from the district's customers and writes the checks for the district's own bills." and "The district pays the town $20,500 per year for the accounting services, said district superintendent Lindsay Putnam."
Also, "water district commissioners say they were blindsided to learn in August that the district didn't have enough money to repay the December loan, and that the district needed even more money to pay its September bills."
All day I hear the noise of waters
Making moan,
Sad as the sea-bird is when, going
Forth alone,
He hears the winds cry to the water's
Monotone.
The grey winds, the cold winds are blowing
Where I go.
I hear the noise of many waters
Far below.
All day, all night, I hear them flowing
To and fro.
~James Joyce
Meaghan McDermott of the D&C had an excellent article early this morning about the SBWD paying back, with interest, what the Town has loaned them so far. They think they can do this in two or three installment payments within the next two years. They are also going to hire a "forensic auditor" to figure out how the finances got so bad.
From the article: "The town collects payments from the district's customers and writes the checks for the district's own bills." and "The district pays the town $20,500 per year for the accounting services, said district superintendent Lindsay Putnam."
Also, "water district commissioners say they were blindsided to learn in August that the district didn't have enough money to repay the December loan, and that the district needed even more money to pay its September bills."
Thursday, December 8, 2011
TB Workshop Meeting Change
The Legal Notices in the Irondequoit Post have an announcement about a change in date for the Town Board workshop meeting.
Instead of Thursday the 15th - it will be on Wednesday the 14th at 4pm. Broderick Room, Town Hall.
I think this would be a good workshop to attend, as it is the one before the PB Public Hearing about Legacy on the 19th. I know everyone is busy with the holidays, and it is at an inconvenient time for people who have jobs and all.....but it would be good for people to attend. Since they refuse to tape the workshop meetings, it is important for residents to attend in person to know what is going on.
I think this would be a good workshop to attend, as it is the one before the PB Public Hearing about Legacy on the 19th. I know everyone is busy with the holidays, and it is at an inconvenient time for people who have jobs and all.....but it would be good for people to attend. Since they refuse to tape the workshop meetings, it is important for residents to attend in person to know what is going on.
MCLS Are Bullies
Link to IPost article for the proof.
“to assist the Irondequoit Public Library in forcefully pursuing a solution to your space and building needs.”
The MCLS wants to FORCE taxpayers into paying for a new library. If that isn't bullying, I don't know what is.
The MCLS claims that the Irondequoit Libraries have “failed to meet standards set for public libraries by New York State.”
What are those standards? If anyone on the MCLS board could point me in the direction of what exactly the NYS standards are.....it would be much appreciated.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Congratulations
To all winners in the election.
To view the unofficial results on the Monroe County Board Of Elections website, go to this link and select your jurisdiction, the area, and the contest and view the results. Day after the big win, and you're trolling on the professional naysayer blog? Tsk tsk tsk - get back to work, missy! Computers and systems that are paid for by taxpayers should not be used for trolling the internet for silly blogs.
To view the unofficial results on the Monroe County Board Of Elections website, go to this link and select your jurisdiction, the area, and the contest and view the results. Day after the big win, and you're trolling on the professional naysayer blog? Tsk tsk tsk - get back to work, missy! Computers and systems that are paid for by taxpayers should not be used for trolling the internet for silly blogs.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Cover Your Badonkadonk
Dear Mr. Moore & Mr. Nottell -
Please publicly repudiate my previous blog....hell, repudiate them all if ya want.
Do this before Aldersley files a complaint against you for my negative, professional naysayer blog, and then you have to publicly state that you think I'm a buffoon....wait...can you call me a "crotchety old haus frau"? I like that better....anyways....please denounce this blog and you could say that I'm "rogue" and that I do exactly what I want to do...that would be nice.
Please, PLEASE do this so we don't have to suffer through another last ditch effort of Aldersley and Perticone to use the FEPC for playing politics.
I know you have NOTHING at all to do with this blog, but since you don't have anything to do with the ads that Barone put in the papers, or the C.F.B.G. and have to denounce the ads in public - I suppose you'd have to cover your derriere for my blog too.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jax :)
Please publicly repudiate my previous blog....hell, repudiate them all if ya want.
Do this before Aldersley files a complaint against you for my negative, professional naysayer blog, and then you have to publicly state that you think I'm a buffoon....wait...can you call me a "crotchety old haus frau"? I like that better....anyways....please denounce this blog and you could say that I'm "rogue" and that I do exactly what I want to do...that would be nice.
Please, PLEASE do this so we don't have to suffer through another last ditch effort of Aldersley and Perticone to use the FEPC for playing politics.
I know you have NOTHING at all to do with this blog, but since you don't have anything to do with the ads that Barone put in the papers, or the C.F.B.G. and have to denounce the ads in public - I suppose you'd have to cover your derriere for my blog too.
Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Jax :)
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Love/Hate Relationships
It seems that CERTAIN people of the Democrat persuasion, have a love/hate relationship going on within their own heads over the FEPC.
It has to do with playing politics, what they think is good for the town, and the Fair Election Practices Committee.
Playing politics - Aldersley and Perticone (and MJD) complain that there is too much partisanship and political bickering in town, and it's not good for the town. But then, Aldersley (who didn't even sign the fair election practices committee's pledge to adhere to such high standards) filed a complaint against Moore and Nottell.......for the report card ads that Barone puts in the I-Post every year.
It has to do with playing politics, what they think is good for the town, and the Fair Election Practices Committee.
Playing politics - Aldersley and Perticone (and MJD) complain that there is too much partisanship and political bickering in town, and it's not good for the town. But then, Aldersley (who didn't even sign the fair election practices committee's pledge to adhere to such high standards) filed a complaint against Moore and Nottell.......for the report card ads that Barone puts in the I-Post every year.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Perticone's Statements About Libraries In Irondequoit
TBM Video - 1:59:34 mark.
He brings up the MCLS comments from their meeting - that they denied the matching grant for paving the parking lot because Irondequoit's libraries are inadequate, and since they aren't doing anything to improve the inadequacies - they should not get the funding for the matching grant to fix the library's parking lots.
He brings up the MCLS comments from their meeting - that they denied the matching grant for paving the parking lot because Irondequoit's libraries are inadequate, and since they aren't doing anything to improve the inadequacies - they should not get the funding for the matching grant to fix the library's parking lots.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Ads & Letters In I-Post
Here are some items that were in the Irondequoit Post pertaining to the upcoming elections. The letters section had a very good letter from Ginny Maier.
Here's the text of Ginny's excellent letter:
Were developer’s interests put before town’s I was a resident of Irondequoit when the latest Medley Center agreement was signed. Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone were on the Town Board at that time. They signed off on a change to the town zoning law written just for this developer, which gave him the right to make changes to the project without any further public review, a privilege that no other property owner has. They agreed to a property tax break that Aldersley herself (at a Town Board meeting on March 2009) estimated as worth $40 million. When the 84-page text of the PILOT was released to the public, we were given less than three business days to review the agreement before the Town Board voted on it.
Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone refused repeated requests from residents for more time to understand the size, the length and the details of the tax benefit provided before their vote.
John Perticone never responded to repeated emails from residents expressing concerns about the agreement. But at a Town Board meeting in February 2009, he made a point of thanking the developer, saying “it’s been a nice process.”
Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone have remained on the Town Board while the developer of Medley has repeatedly ignored or missed deadlines that were built into the agreement to, supposedly, protect the town and its taxpayers. They have done nothing to require that the developer be held accountable to the agreement they signed.
Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone have repeatedly failed to act in the best interest of the people they represent in the most consequential matter to come before the Town Board in their terms of office.
Do you think they should continue to represent you?
GINNY MAIER
Fairport
Were developer’s interests put before town’s I was a resident of Irondequoit when the latest Medley Center agreement was signed. Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone were on the Town Board at that time. They signed off on a change to the town zoning law written just for this developer, which gave him the right to make changes to the project without any further public review, a privilege that no other property owner has. They agreed to a property tax break that Aldersley herself (at a Town Board meeting on March 2009) estimated as worth $40 million. When the 84-page text of the PILOT was released to the public, we were given less than three business days to review the agreement before the Town Board voted on it.
Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone refused repeated requests from residents for more time to understand the size, the length and the details of the tax benefit provided before their vote.
John Perticone never responded to repeated emails from residents expressing concerns about the agreement. But at a Town Board meeting in February 2009, he made a point of thanking the developer, saying “it’s been a nice process.”
Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone have remained on the Town Board while the developer of Medley has repeatedly ignored or missed deadlines that were built into the agreement to, supposedly, protect the town and its taxpayers. They have done nothing to require that the developer be held accountable to the agreement they signed.
Stephanie Aldersley and John Perticone have repeatedly failed to act in the best interest of the people they represent in the most consequential matter to come before the Town Board in their terms of office.
Do you think they should continue to represent you?
GINNY MAIER
Fairport
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tonight's TBM - Action On Medley?
According to the agenda on the Town's website, the last item on the agenda says:
Supervisor 10A2011-15 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Town Supervisor to Take Any and All Actions to Initiate Legal Action Against Bersin Properties, LLC to Enforce the Rights of the Town Under the Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement re: Medley Centre
Interesting. I always love the last meeting before elections. So productive.
Supervisor 10A2011-15 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Town Supervisor to Take Any and All Actions to Initiate Legal Action Against Bersin Properties, LLC to Enforce the Rights of the Town Under the Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement re: Medley Centre
Interesting. I always love the last meeting before elections. So productive.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Tentative 2012 Budget
For your reading pleasure.....Town of Irondequoit link to budget.
I haven't had a chance to review it thoroughly yet, but there is a slight increase in the tax rate, up $.13 from last year. It was $6.51 per $1,000. assessed valuation last year. It is tentatively $6.64 per $1,000. assessed valuation for 2012. That could change - up or down - by the time it's all said and done.
I haven't had a chance to review it thoroughly yet, but there is a slight increase in the tax rate, up $.13 from last year. It was $6.51 per $1,000. assessed valuation last year. It is tentatively $6.64 per $1,000. assessed valuation for 2012. That could change - up or down - by the time it's all said and done.
Official Primary Results
Here are the official results from the September 13th Primary per the Monroe County Board Of Elections.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Unofficial Primary Results
First, congratulations to all Primary winners!
Here are the "unofficial" results from the Monroe County Board Of Elections site.
Here are the "unofficial" results from the Monroe County Board Of Elections site.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Campaign Mailers
It seems that MJD, Aldersley, & Perticone want everyone else to be more positive and respectful of others - but exempt themselves from the "fair campaign" pledge that Perticone and Mary Joyce D'Aurizio signed recently with the League of Women Voters.
Ament is out to ATTACK KIDS? Will he really do anything to grab headlines? Did he LIE about "our children"? Is he really PLAYING POLITICS WITH OUR CHILDREN?!?! FEAR HIM IRONDEQUOIT!!!!! FEAR HIIIMMMMMMM!
It's about people, not politics! Obviously!
Wow, what a joke of a mailer. Hope he contacts the League of Women Voters to advise them of this mailer. How positively political and negative this mailer is. I would expect this from the Dems......and now MJD is a part of that. How simply sad and bad that is.
UPDATE 12:30 am 9/13/11:
Moore and Nottel have a simple card that states the facts of who the Republicans are and who the Democrats are. Nothing mean, negative, or nasty.....very nice.
Here are some mailers from MJD, Aldersley, & Perticone - they even recycled the old "It's not magic - bunny in a magic hat" theme from 2009:Mailers MJD, Aldersley Perticone
DEMOCRATS WHO CARRIED PETITIONS:
Somebody sent me an "unofficial" list of the Democrats who carried petitions for MJD, Aldersley, & Perticone. They were from notes that were in pencil when they looked at the petitions, so some of the names may be spelled wrong. Here is the list:
John Polit
Seth Tebman (Allwood)
Dave Murphy (Kennedy)
James Rosse (Lakeshore, Eaton Rd)
Erin Burdick (Falstaff)
Vince Esprosels ( Bayview)
Adam Bello
F Nasso (Vayo, Eastview)
Chris Jensen Cedargrove
Sue Rodgers (Huntington Hills)
Mary Ellen Jones
Ed O'Brien Winona
John Perticone
Sally Steinwach
James Romeo
Aldersley
Stefan Flemming
Dave Seely
Colorabuoro
Seymour Crum
Friday, September 9, 2011
Sea Breeze Water District Audit
From January 2007 - January 2010. I thought it would be good to put this audit from last year up. Especially since the meeting last night - and because I noticed someone searched "comptroller sea breeze water district". I didn't see the Special Town Board Meeting last night - but I heard that the S.B.W.D. can't make payroll, and things don't look too good.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Republicans Who Carried Petitions
For the cross endorsement of Republican Mary Joyce D'Aurizio, and Democrats Stephanie Aldersley, John Perticone.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Cross Endorsement Ad In I-Post
Happy Labor Day! Hope you're enjoying not laboring today, and if you are laboring, bully for you! You hard worker, you. That holiday pay is niiiiiice.
There was a 4 page ad in this week's I-Post. You might have missed it since it was an insert this time instead of an ad directly on the page of the paper.
I decided to scan the ad and put it on here in a pdf - it might be a little choppy because it was an odd size ad, and it didn't fit in my scanner.....but you'll be able to read it, and it might help you understand a little better.....the process of a cross endorsement, and how your ballot might look. Barone Ad in MPN
***Note: Christian Redder is listed as a candidate in the Democrat Primary for Town Board in this ad - but as far as I know, he is no longer interested in running for Town Board and has chosen not to run due to family reasons (.Link to I-Post story that quotes Redder as saying he is not running.)
In a nutshell, if you vote for MJD, Aldersley, and Perticone on Primary Day - you will only see those names appear on BOTH the Republican and Democrat lines in the November General Elections.
If Democrats vote for Ament in the Democrat Primary for Town Supervisor - he will win the primary and you will see Ament's name on the Democrat line, and MJD's name on the Republican line in the November General Elections. (She will have lost the Democrat primary and only appear on the Republican line.) It doesn't mean that Ament will be Supervisor - it just means his name will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of MJD's name on both D&R lines.
If Republicans vote for Moore and Nottel in the Republican Primary for Town Board - they will win the primary and you will see Moore and Nottel's name on the Republican lines, and Aldersley and Perticone's names on the Democrat lines in the November General Elections. (Aldersley and Perticone would have lost the Republican primary and only appear on the Democrat line.) It doesn't mean that Moore and Nottel will be on the Town Board - it just means that their names will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of Aldersley and Perticones names on both D&R lines.
So many people are confused about this cross endorsement and they don't understand the process. Some are confused on how Democrats can be on Republican primary ballots and Republicans on Democrat primary ballots - and some of them are just saying "Oh bother. This is too confusing. I'm not even going to go vote on September 13th."
Isn't that the attitude they are hoping for?
Making voter apathy even MORE apathetic? It can certainly work in their favor, that's for sure.
If you want choices this November - GO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY. They certainly aren't giving the voters any choices.
The voters have to vote to give themselves choices. How sad is that? Here are some articles about the primary, and candidate's previews in the I-Post.
IPost. August, 4th.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Republican Primary Town Board.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Democrat Primary Supervisor.
There was a 4 page ad in this week's I-Post. You might have missed it since it was an insert this time instead of an ad directly on the page of the paper.
I decided to scan the ad and put it on here in a pdf - it might be a little choppy because it was an odd size ad, and it didn't fit in my scanner.....but you'll be able to read it, and it might help you understand a little better.....the process of a cross endorsement, and how your ballot might look. Barone Ad in MPN
***Note: Christian Redder is listed as a candidate in the Democrat Primary for Town Board in this ad - but as far as I know, he is no longer interested in running for Town Board and has chosen not to run due to family reasons (.Link to I-Post story that quotes Redder as saying he is not running.)
In a nutshell, if you vote for MJD, Aldersley, and Perticone on Primary Day - you will only see those names appear on BOTH the Republican and Democrat lines in the November General Elections.
If Democrats vote for Ament in the Democrat Primary for Town Supervisor - he will win the primary and you will see Ament's name on the Democrat line, and MJD's name on the Republican line in the November General Elections. (She will have lost the Democrat primary and only appear on the Republican line.) It doesn't mean that Ament will be Supervisor - it just means his name will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of MJD's name on both D&R lines.
If Republicans vote for Moore and Nottel in the Republican Primary for Town Board - they will win the primary and you will see Moore and Nottel's name on the Republican lines, and Aldersley and Perticone's names on the Democrat lines in the November General Elections. (Aldersley and Perticone would have lost the Republican primary and only appear on the Democrat line.) It doesn't mean that Moore and Nottel will be on the Town Board - it just means that their names will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of Aldersley and Perticones names on both D&R lines.
So many people are confused about this cross endorsement and they don't understand the process. Some are confused on how Democrats can be on Republican primary ballots and Republicans on Democrat primary ballots - and some of them are just saying "Oh bother. This is too confusing. I'm not even going to go vote on September 13th."
Isn't that the attitude they are hoping for?
Making voter apathy even MORE apathetic? It can certainly work in their favor, that's for sure.
If you want choices this November - GO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY. They certainly aren't giving the voters any choices.
The voters have to vote to give themselves choices. How sad is that? Here are some articles about the primary, and candidate's previews in the I-Post.
IPost. August, 4th.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Republican Primary Town Board.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Democrat Primary Supervisor.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
More Politics At and IN Town Hall?
Why weren't these negative, political people stopped and censured!?!?
Why aren't letters written about them and unkind words spoken about them?
I commented on this one on the website because I found it highly hypocritical - one of the comments in the article.
They were protesting Buerkle because of her voting record and although she's not a registered member of the Tea Party - her vote against raising the debt ceiling aligns her with their politics.
....And the 90-something Democrats that voted right along with her against the debt ceiling must be aligned with Tea Party politics as well.
...And let's not forget in 2006 when EVERY SINGLE DEMOCRAT VOTED AGAINST RAISING THE DEBT CEILING because.....they must be aligned with Tea Party politics.
Obviously. They might have even invented it!
Why aren't they protesting out in front of their own Town Hall in Brighton?
It can't have anything to do with politics and wanting Republican Buerkle out and Democrat Maffei in. No. Nothing to do with politics at all.
Glad you folks at Town Hall are very choosey about what politics you allow and what politics you don't allow inside those walls. Great letter in the IPost too.
I bet she wants us to vote for Buerkle because....you know....it's not about politics. It's about what she....er...we want, and it's about moving the town and country forward with people who think and vote just like me!
Do's and Don'ts
Oh September – with your trees a canopy of colors,
Starting to change like rainbow ribbons above my sun-kissed summer hair,
The cooler breezes a whisper in the air,
Calling to me like lost loved ones from long ago.
You seem familiar-and I embrace you like an old friend.
You like that? Is that positive enough for you? Is it sunny, happy shit that makes you giggle and say “wow, now we can move the town forward because she is being positive and not political”?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Interesting
The F.C.C. is searching Bob Ament on Web Crawler. I wonder why?
Sheesh - can I get a job with the F.C.C.? I can do the google like nobody's business.
Your tax dollars hard at work, folks.
Sheesh - can I get a job with the F.C.C.? I can do the google like nobody's business.
Your tax dollars hard at work, folks.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Political Protestors On Town Hall Property
John Perticone and Mary Joyce D'Aurizio - why was this allowed?
It's political, isn't it?
Special Town Board Meeting on 9/8/2011
Wonder what it's about?
UPDATE:
I believe the calendar was updated around 6pm to show what the STBM is about:
UPDATE:
I believe the calendar was updated around 6pm to show what the STBM is about:
What Bill?
Do you remember the June 21st Town Board Meeting where Marasco asked the board to pass a resolution requiring that Congel pay $750,000 the town believes it is owed based on the PILOT agreement — or risk termination of the PILOT? His motion for a resolution died for lack of a second.....because....."the town board is getting tough with the Medley Developer" - what a joke that headline was.
Anyways, MJD said during the meeting that "there's a current bill in the State Legislature's ways and means committee in Albany that could have an impact on the project."
What bill would that be? I've searched the archives of bills - and I checked out the updates on the NYS Assembly Ways And Means and I found nothing that resembles a bill that could have an impact on Medley Centre.
Anyways, MJD said during the meeting that "there's a current bill in the State Legislature's ways and means committee in Albany that could have an impact on the project."
What bill would that be? I've searched the archives of bills - and I checked out the updates on the NYS Assembly Ways And Means and I found nothing that resembles a bill that could have an impact on Medley Centre.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
You Can Be Political At Public Input
According to the Town Code for Public Input - there is nothing in there about "not being political" in your comments at Public Input. There is also nothing in there about commenting only on what is on the agenda.
You can talk politics, be political, and talk about anything you want. You cannot personally attack any member of the board, staff, department head, or resident.
Be respectful - always.
Town Code for Public Input
You can talk politics, be political, and talk about anything you want. You cannot personally attack any member of the board, staff, department head, or resident.
Be respectful - always.
Town Code for Public Input
Friday, August 26, 2011
It's That Time Of Year Again
Campaign Finance/Disclosure Reports are out for the 32 Day Pre Primary, and the July Periodic.
Since we are all about not being political at Town Board meetings - it is IMPERATIVE that you review the disclosure reports to see who donated to what campaigns and if anyone on these reports go up to speak at Public Input - we can accuse them of being political. Correct? Ok then, on to the reports! :)
Since we are all about not being political at Town Board meetings - it is IMPERATIVE that you review the disclosure reports to see who donated to what campaigns and if anyone on these reports go up to speak at Public Input - we can accuse them of being political. Correct? Ok then, on to the reports! :)
Everything Is Political
Town Board Meeting.....
I'm sorry - but are you f$#%!@* kidding me with that whole "You're being political" junk at public input? Is she going to do that to every speaker she disagrees with or doesn't like? Since they are all basically politicians sitting on that board, and every speaker from January 1st to December 31st of that year could be political in their public input.......are they only censured around election time? How come when they ran for public office, it was ok for them to coincidentally show up for public input around election time and "be political" in their comments? Why was it ok for John and Stephanie to go up at public input when they were running for Town Board? When Mary Ellen Jones mentions that she was a Senator, or a proud Democrat.....isn't that political? That was allowed.
How come the cross endorsement comments from June/July meetings weren't "censured"?
Aldersley and Perticone showing up for Public Input around election time - Aldersley introduced as a Legislator and Perticone lobbying for using local labor for Walgreens (a private development)......wasn't that political? Is it a coincidence that all current Town Board members never really spoke at public input that much - but around August (if there is a primary) and October (just before November elections) - the candidates are alllllll about giving their public input at that time. Uncanny.
October 2005 and also in 2007.
I'm sorry - but are you f$#%!@* kidding me with that whole "You're being political" junk at public input? Is she going to do that to every speaker she disagrees with or doesn't like? Since they are all basically politicians sitting on that board, and every speaker from January 1st to December 31st of that year could be political in their public input.......are they only censured around election time? How come when they ran for public office, it was ok for them to coincidentally show up for public input around election time and "be political" in their comments? Why was it ok for John and Stephanie to go up at public input when they were running for Town Board? When Mary Ellen Jones mentions that she was a Senator, or a proud Democrat.....isn't that political? That was allowed.
How come the cross endorsement comments from June/July meetings weren't "censured"?
Aldersley and Perticone showing up for Public Input around election time - Aldersley introduced as a Legislator and Perticone lobbying for using local labor for Walgreens (a private development)......wasn't that political? Is it a coincidence that all current Town Board members never really spoke at public input that much - but around August (if there is a primary) and October (just before November elections) - the candidates are alllllll about giving their public input at that time. Uncanny.
October 2005 and also in 2007.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Master Plans & Stuff
The TB Agenda was up for about a week, and then a couple of resolutions were added at the bottom recently - just before they cancelled the TB meeting for the 16th - that meeting is now re-scheduled for Tuesday the 23rd.
The Resolutions are for the Master Plan:
Human Resources
8A2011-10 Adopt a Resolution Calling for a Public hearing on the Matter of the Update for the Town Comprehensive Plan
8A2011-11 Adopt a Resolution in the Matter of Lead Agency with Respect to SEQRA for the Master Plan
The Resolutions are for the Master Plan:
Human Resources
8A2011-10 Adopt a Resolution Calling for a Public hearing on the Matter of the Update for the Town Comprehensive Plan
8A2011-11 Adopt a Resolution in the Matter of Lead Agency with Respect to SEQRA for the Master Plan
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Birth & Rebirth
All I can say is "FINALLY" - this idea was talked about long ago, and it's nice to see someone finally stepping up to give birth to this idea. A "rebirth" of this area of Irondequoit was wanted by many and necessary in my opinion. I like the idea. I really do.
The "someone stepping up" is a local person - Mike Nolan. The idea is to create a "Town Square" in the Cooper/Titus area. Existing businesses will not be pushed out. The H.O.G. would stay as is. A gathering place for the community - and a walkable area for shopping and leisurely strolling.
The best part about it, in my opinion, is that this is a local idea, a local person proposing it - not some out of state millionaire who could give a rip about community, or a developer out to make a quick buck at the expense of the community.
Good luck and I certainly hope it comes to fruition! How exciting! I hope he gets the financing and the support he needs.
Here are some screenshots/links to the stories about this, and a Facebook page called I-square about the project.
The "someone stepping up" is a local person - Mike Nolan. The idea is to create a "Town Square" in the Cooper/Titus area. Existing businesses will not be pushed out. The H.O.G. would stay as is. A gathering place for the community - and a walkable area for shopping and leisurely strolling.
The best part about it, in my opinion, is that this is a local idea, a local person proposing it - not some out of state millionaire who could give a rip about community, or a developer out to make a quick buck at the expense of the community.
Good luck and I certainly hope it comes to fruition! How exciting! I hope he gets the financing and the support he needs.
Here are some screenshots/links to the stories about this, and a Facebook page called I-square about the project.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Officially A Grandma! :)
At 12:51 am on July 27th. She weighs 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and she is 20 inches long.
Both Mom and Baby are doing great.
Both Mom and Baby are doing great.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
I'm Curious - Why Was This Brought Up At The Workshop Meeting?
Friday, June 17, 2011
Public Hearing On 6/21/11
Town Board Meeting Agenda for 6/21/11 lists a Public Hearing to "Adopt a Resolution Adopting Local Law #1 of 2011 Amending Chapter 51 of the Town of Irondequoit Code Relating to Purchasing Policy". Basically, the amendments increase the "ceiling" of public works contracts, goods and services, and bids. The resolution below states that:
"the amendments and additions proposed by the Town Comptroller would conform the Town Code to amendments to the General Municipal Law relating to the dollar value of contracts for goods and services and for public works subject to formal bidding; would clarify the role of the Town Board relative to appropriations for contracts; would authorize the Town Supervisor to implement regulations consistent with Board policy; and would establish policy preferences for (a) considering the life cycle costs or goods or services when evaluating bids or proposals and (b) encourage environmentally preferable purchasing whenever feasible and economically responsible...."
"the amendments and additions proposed by the Town Comptroller would conform the Town Code to amendments to the General Municipal Law relating to the dollar value of contracts for goods and services and for public works subject to formal bidding; would clarify the role of the Town Board relative to appropriations for contracts; would authorize the Town Supervisor to implement regulations consistent with Board policy; and would establish policy preferences for (a) considering the life cycle costs or goods or services when evaluating bids or proposals and (b) encourage environmentally preferable purchasing whenever feasible and economically responsible...."
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Um, Yes, Really.
UPDATE AT BOTTOM OF BLOG 6/17:
May 17th, 2011 Town Board Meeting.
At the May 17 Board Meeting there was a Public Hearing to discuss programs to spend federal Tax Dollars from HUD in the CDBG program. Part of that dealt with the roof at Pinegrove.
Some residents had raised the question of how much work or how much money needs to be spent on the roof. They thought it might be too much, and could that money go for the "poor people" it is intended to help instead of an overpriced roof.
May 17th, 2011 Town Board Meeting.
At the May 17 Board Meeting there was a Public Hearing to discuss programs to spend federal Tax Dollars from HUD in the CDBG program. Part of that dealt with the roof at Pinegrove.
Some residents had raised the question of how much work or how much money needs to be spent on the roof. They thought it might be too much, and could that money go for the "poor people" it is intended to help instead of an overpriced roof.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
I Did It. Did You?
I have my twenty bucks, my card that says "Thank You All - Love, Jax" inside of it, and my stamped/addressed envelope all ready for the postal carrier to pick up from my mailbox as soon as I am done assembling it all together.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Do it
If there are 10 people who read this blog, whether you like me or not, I want you to do something. Donate $10.00 to the Irondequoit American Legion Post 134.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Medley Sued Again
(Update 1 5/11/11 @ 1:47 pm - bottom of blog)
(Update 2 5/21/11 - more articles on Destiny/Citigroup)
Link to D&C article.
This time it's Vigilant Insurance Co. suing Bersin Properties for $18,277.00 - and they haven't seen a penny yet.
I wonder if he's paid Passero or the plow guy yet?
If it wasn't for David Andreatta - Congel probably wouldn't have paid the PILOT payment and the taxes to the special districts either.
(Update 2 5/21/11 - more articles on Destiny/Citigroup)
Link to D&C article.
This time it's Vigilant Insurance Co. suing Bersin Properties for $18,277.00 - and they haven't seen a penny yet.
I wonder if he's paid Passero or the plow guy yet?
If it wasn't for David Andreatta - Congel probably wouldn't have paid the PILOT payment and the taxes to the special districts either.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
My Take On The Titus Ave. Issue
(1 Updated: 4/21/11 at 10:30am)
(2 Updated: 4/23/11 at 7:30am)
It can't be done.
Quite simply because it doesn't follow the rules and regulations as set forth in the Town Code for Irondequoit.
Bob Spatola was quoted in the recent article in the D&C saying: "Forever wild is fine but it's land that can be developed as long as they followed all the rules and regulations."
(2 Updated: 4/23/11 at 7:30am)
It can't be done.
Quite simply because it doesn't follow the rules and regulations as set forth in the Town Code for Irondequoit.
Bob Spatola was quoted in the recent article in the D&C saying: "Forever wild is fine but it's land that can be developed as long as they followed all the rules and regulations."
Monday, April 11, 2011
Congel Made The 3rd Installment Payment -
- This is becoming a habit! The 3rd payment installment was due March 31st (along with 3% interest), and the last installment is due April 30th.
I can no longer link to the Monroe County Tax Portal's info on Medley directly from this blog. You have to go to the portal and type in the property numbers below, and search them that way. I will put up the first property's screen shots, just to show that he paid, and directions on how to navigate the tax portal:
I can no longer link to the Monroe County Tax Portal's info on Medley directly from this blog. You have to go to the portal and type in the property numbers below, and search them that way. I will put up the first property's screen shots, just to show that he paid, and directions on how to navigate the tax portal:
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Whatever
I have so much to write about - but I really don't feel like it. No matter what I write about....I either have some evil agenda, I am "anti" something, I'm handing out misinformation, or I kick puppies or something. I have pretty thick skin....but a gal can only take so much.....I have feelings, you know. ;)
Nahhhhh. Just kidding. I really don't have feelings, so if you want to lambaste me in the comments and call me names.....feel free to do that as well. I can handle it - believe me.
I have a few things on my mind - but I honestly have not had time to research it enough to write a blog about it, and provide the reader with enough information to see what I'm talking about.
So -
Nahhhhh. Just kidding. I really don't have feelings, so if you want to lambaste me in the comments and call me names.....feel free to do that as well. I can handle it - believe me.
I have a few things on my mind - but I honestly have not had time to research it enough to write a blog about it, and provide the reader with enough information to see what I'm talking about.
So -
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Very Nice, Library Peeps
A couple of blogs ago, I had posted a pdf. of a letter that Mr. Golan had sent to the Library about viewing contracts/negotiations.
Well, in the spirit of blatant transparency and honesty - the fine folks of the Library sent over the following documents detailing their CBA for 2008 - 2010 which shows they did receive 3% increases in wages in previous years, and the 2011 MOA (no date on this except that it's based on a 12/08/10 negotiation session), that shows they agreed to receive a 0% increase in wages for this year's contract.........
Well, in the spirit of blatant transparency and honesty - the fine folks of the Library sent over the following documents detailing their CBA for 2008 - 2010 which shows they did receive 3% increases in wages in previous years, and the 2011 MOA (no date on this except that it's based on a 12/08/10 negotiation session), that shows they agreed to receive a 0% increase in wages for this year's contract.........
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Four Types Of Public Libraries
While I was thinking about the choices Libby offered at the presentation the other night - link to the video - she mentioned that there were 4 types of libraries. She mentioned School District libraries, which she said that Irondequoit could not do, and she said that she even called to find out.....then she said there were two ways for the library to get more funding - the town can give them more money, or they can become their own legislative district, and she went into a long explanation of a legislative district and the process that would have to occur in order to become one.
Let's see....SD Library....that's one. Funded through the municipality...that's two. Funded through a legislative district....that's three. What is number four?
She never mentioned number four. That would be an "Association Library".
Let's see....SD Library....that's one. Funded through the municipality...that's two. Funded through a legislative district....that's three. What is number four?
She never mentioned number four. That would be an "Association Library".
Friday, March 4, 2011
Crunchin' Numbers - Om Nom Nom Nom
So - I was thinking about the Library Presentation from Wednesday night - here's a link to the video - at around the 6:10 mark of the video, she starts talking about the Library finances and the challenges they face. She shows a couple of graphs with inflation rates that keep climbing, but the materials budget hasn't kept pace with the rate of inflation. At around the 7:05 mark, Libby says that in 2006 the materials budget was $270,000 and in 2009 it was $100,000. She's got one of the numbers right. (Hint: It isn't the 2006 number.)
I'm pretty sure most people at the meeting who are not familiar with the budgets and the dollar amounts in it walked out of the meeting saying "Wow. The libraries only get $100,000 from the Town. They need more money!" (Their budget is actually a little over $1.5 Million (from the Town) to the tax levy.)
It's a gimmick "they" accuse me of doing on here - snippets - only showing what I want to show to prove my point. That's what they did with that. It IS a campaign, and in campaigns.....what happens? They slant the message to win favorable opinion, and they only tell you what they want to tell you. Think back to the political mailers you have received in the past, and the claims on them. Ok, now come back to the present and think about this campaign. Got it? Ok, let's move on.
I'm pretty sure most people at the meeting who are not familiar with the budgets and the dollar amounts in it walked out of the meeting saying "Wow. The libraries only get $100,000 from the Town. They need more money!" (Their budget is actually a little over $1.5 Million (from the Town) to the tax levy.)
It's a gimmick "they" accuse me of doing on here - snippets - only showing what I want to show to prove my point. That's what they did with that. It IS a campaign, and in campaigns.....what happens? They slant the message to win favorable opinion, and they only tell you what they want to tell you. Think back to the political mailers you have received in the past, and the claims on them. Ok, now come back to the present and think about this campaign. Got it? Ok, let's move on.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Irondequoit Residents, Don't Forget
Your Library Board, and Political/Library Consultant Libby Post will be presenting their new logo and focus group findings tonight at Town Hall - in the Broderick Room at 7pm.
Be there, or be square, all you hipsters, if you care.
I don't know if ICat will have it live or on live stream on the website - but it will be recorded for viewing at a later time on vimeo I would imagine.
An e mail sent out to the Eastridge Alumni Association about tonight's meeting crossed my desk just a few minutes ago - encouraging the targeted group it was sent to - to attend tonight's meeting. The information in the e mail was provided by Library Foundation Board Member Miriam Ganze.
Be there, or be square, all you hipsters, if you care.
I don't know if ICat will have it live or on live stream on the website - but it will be recorded for viewing at a later time on vimeo I would imagine.
An e mail sent out to the Eastridge Alumni Association about tonight's meeting crossed my desk just a few minutes ago - encouraging the targeted group it was sent to - to attend tonight's meeting. The information in the e mail was provided by Library Foundation Board Member Miriam Ganze.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Mr. Congel, Don't Forget
Your second installment payment for the special districts are due tomorrow - 2/28.
I certainly didn't forget.
(Screen shots are from the 1st property only, the rest are linked below.)
I certainly didn't forget.
(Screen shots are from the 1st property only, the rest are linked below.)
Friday, February 25, 2011
"Much Ado About Nothing"
That's what Bovenzi said about the inter fund transfers - it was "Much Ado About Nothing".
Never mind that these inter fund transfers are costing the taxpayers in the special districts more taxes.......it just could "have been handled better."
Never mind that the "co mingling" of funds in one bank account is AGAINST THE LAW and is PROHIBITED John......just say "Bah - you're getting upset over nothing."
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ruh-Roh!
The Comptroller's Audit came out....not good at all. It's for the period covering January 1st, 2006 - June 30th, 2010.
Link to news release on NYS Comptroller Website.
Here's the summary at the NYS Comptroller website under "new releases February 22nd, 2011".
Link to news release on NYS Comptroller Website.
Here's the summary at the NYS Comptroller website under "new releases February 22nd, 2011".
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Library News - Around The Area
I was just reading about the Library issues going on in Fairport (Libby Post was their consultant too). I guess the voters rejected the proposal in December, but asked the Trustees to come back to the table with a lower price/different plan - but they decided not to have that second vote on the revised plan.
WHEC article on voters rejecting the proposal in December.
D&C article on the Library Trustees decision to not go ahead with a second vote.
Here's a link to the Citizens For An Affordable Fairport Library website, which is very informative.
WHEC article on voters rejecting the proposal in December.
D&C article on the Library Trustees decision to not go ahead with a second vote.
Here's a link to the Citizens For An Affordable Fairport Library website, which is very informative.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
1979
A friend, who is much wiser and therefore much older than I am (nyuck nyuck nyuck) sent me a couple of videos - one of which is the 1st of 5 videos of an interview with economist Milton Friedman on the Phil Donahue show from 1979 (and one that says 1980).
I was 12 when this first aired - so - I probably wasn't paying attention (even though Phil was in our house every single week day - my Mom was a big fan). I think I was too busy collecting the most troll dolls or something.
Anyways, the person that sent this said Friedman was the "most interesting and thoughtful economists of all time" and that he "destroys Donahue with his brilliance."
I have to agree. It's an interesting interview.....even 32 years later.
The first clip is embedded below, and the other 4 are links underneath.
I was 12 when this first aired - so - I probably wasn't paying attention (even though Phil was in our house every single week day - my Mom was a big fan). I think I was too busy collecting the most troll dolls or something.
Anyways, the person that sent this said Friedman was the "most interesting and thoughtful economists of all time" and that he "destroys Donahue with his brilliance."
I have to agree. It's an interesting interview.....even 32 years later.
The first clip is embedded below, and the other 4 are links underneath.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Takin' Bets
On how long it will take Congel to pay his "special district taxes" this year.
I will guess.....ummmmm.....maybe next year? Or, until a reporter calls his lawyer?
1st installment is due today, February 10th, 2011, but he has until April 30th to pay it off with 4.5% interest applied.
I will guess.....ummmmm.....maybe next year? Or, until a reporter calls his lawyer?
1st installment is due today, February 10th, 2011, but he has until April 30th to pay it off with 4.5% interest applied.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Oh - So THAT'S Why Congel Was Delinquent
He didn't pay the Special District taxes in 2010.
Link to D&C David Andreatta article.
Medley Centre developer fails to pay district taxes
That's why the properties in the blogs I did showed him as delinquent - not from PILOT payments - it was because he didn't pay the special district taxes, and the County ponied it up for him (the districts did get their money), and the County took possession of the liens on the property.
Link to D&C David Andreatta article.
Medley Centre developer fails to pay district taxes
That's why the properties in the blogs I did showed him as delinquent - not from PILOT payments - it was because he didn't pay the special district taxes, and the County ponied it up for him (the districts did get their money), and the County took possession of the liens on the property.
Friday, February 4, 2011
So....This Is What Representation Feels Like
It feels really, reaaalllllllly good.
Governor Cuomo, I am with you on this. No doubt about it. I demand change!!
I watched his budget message on the website live feed on the 1st - and the one in Westchester, which is below.
Governor Cuomo, I am with you on this. No doubt about it. I demand change!!
I watched his budget message on the website live feed on the 1st - and the one in Westchester, which is below.
newyorkstateofficeofthegovernor on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free
Monday, January 24, 2011
IDC - Lies
About 4 blogs down on the main page of the IDC's Committee Website is the accusation that there was: "No public disclosure or conversation regarding the purchase agreement to buy ST Paul Exempt." This one, which was the original blog on the main page. They have since removed the picture of the Supervisor with the recycle beret on - but they still have lies on their website, which is something I would expect from a blog, but not a committee website that represents Democrats in Irondequoit.
So - Cheri sent in a FOIL request last week (Wednesday, Jan. 19th) for the purchase agreement of the Town to buy St. Paul Exempts. See e-mail below:
Here is the response from Barbara Genier today:
So - Cheri sent in a FOIL request last week (Wednesday, Jan. 19th) for the purchase agreement of the Town to buy St. Paul Exempts. See e-mail below:
Here is the response from Barbara Genier today:
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
IDC - Lies Again For Political Gain
Link.
“An unfinished Master Plan – It was fully paid for and we are deriving no benefit from it. No real disclosure as to the perceived issue with either what was wrong with it or who is working to have it redone!!”
First - it was supposed to be finished in October 2009 -
Saturday, January 15, 2011
IDC - Lies For Political Gain
Link.
"For parents of school aged children please do make sure that children are safe on their trek to school as side walk plowing seems to be a budget causality, even though we had been promised that there would be no cuts to services by the current Supervisor."
"Cuts seem to have been made that could affect our most defenseless little residents."
"Unplowed sidewalks"
"we try to sort out the effect of a budget that will “keep all services to the community intact”, but clearly do not."
"For parents of school aged children please do make sure that children are safe on their trek to school as side walk plowing seems to be a budget causality, even though we had been promised that there would be no cuts to services by the current Supervisor."
"Cuts seem to have been made that could affect our most defenseless little residents."
"Unplowed sidewalks"
"we try to sort out the effect of a budget that will “keep all services to the community intact”, but clearly do not."
Monday, January 3, 2011
New Year - New Governor - What Can We Expect?
I don't know - I'm not a psychic. But, so far, I like what I'm seeing, and it's only "Day 3".
Today, Governor Cuomo has announced a 5% REDUCTION in his salary as Governor (which has not changed since 1999), as well as Lt. Governor Duffy, and newly hired senior members of the Administration who are filling existing position in the Executive Chamber. He's also seeking to reduce the Executive Chamber Budget by 5%.
From the press release:
Today, Governor Cuomo has announced a 5% REDUCTION in his salary as Governor (which has not changed since 1999), as well as Lt. Governor Duffy, and newly hired senior members of the Administration who are filling existing position in the Executive Chamber. He's also seeking to reduce the Executive Chamber Budget by 5%.
From the press release:
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