"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."
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Friday, December 16, 2011
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
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Republicans Who Carried Petitions
For the cross endorsement of Republican Mary Joyce D'Aurizio, and Democrats Stephanie Aldersley, John Perticone.
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.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Comedy or Tragedy?
I'm thinking a little of both.
A "Reality Show" couldn't write a script any better than this. It has bumbling clowns, a "shady" non-licensed private I, connected political players, appointed and elected officials, and a police report to back it all up. Incredibly entertaining.
Newsworthy? Absolutely. As much as Robutrad was - and that was on the front page of the D&C for months. Mention some shenanigans with CDR working their magic against the County Executive and her Administration, which includes names of people connected to the current Mayor who is running for Lt. Governor.....and this gets a few hours on the main page only to be buried in the archives late that night.
Funny how that all works.
A "Reality Show" couldn't write a script any better than this. It has bumbling clowns, a "shady" non-licensed private I, connected political players, appointed and elected officials, and a police report to back it all up. Incredibly entertaining.
Newsworthy? Absolutely. As much as Robutrad was - and that was on the front page of the D&C for months. Mention some shenanigans with CDR working their magic against the County Executive and her Administration, which includes names of people connected to the current Mayor who is running for Lt. Governor.....and this gets a few hours on the main page only to be buried in the archives late that night.
Funny how that all works.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Intriguing!
This D&C article says that they are going to get rid of the Empire Zone program, and replace it with the Excelsior Jobs Program.
From the article:
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Newport - PB Meeting Tomorrow!
Newport Project in Irondequoit Could Get Town OK Monday
Link to D&C article on Newport.
The Planning Board will have their meeting tomorrow - Monday, March 22nd at 7pm.
There could be Final Site Plan approval at this meeting.
I still don't know the height of the Condos.
Link to D&C article on Newport.
The Planning Board will have their meeting tomorrow - Monday, March 22nd at 7pm.
There could be Final Site Plan approval at this meeting.
I still don't know the height of the Condos.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Congel Pays His Taxes - Morelle Wants To Give Him State Aid
"I have not spoken to the developer in several months," Morelle said, "So I think we're all rightly concerned about plans he has going forward, and I think it's time that people stepped up the pressure. And, 'look you have to make a decision soon.' Obviously it's an important project and we want it to move forward, but there won't be any State Aid and I won't be advocating for State Aid until we see a lot more activity by the developer."
You're going to give him State Aid too?!?!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Tax Exemptions For Plebeians Who Own A House?
The Democrats of our Monroe County Legislature are proposing to enact a local law to amend the County Code to enact a "Real Property Tax Exemption for Capital Improvements to Residential Properties."
Kinda like a PILOT deal for Plebeians. Sorta. Well, not really, but....it's a tax break for the "regular folk" who own residential units and improve them.
Kinda like a PILOT deal for Plebeians. Sorta. Well, not really, but....it's a tax break for the "regular folk" who own residential units and improve them.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Q&A
Here are some questions that I have been asked in the past month.
Q: Is the ice skating rink going to be built?
A: No, not this year apparently. Camp Eastman land was not level enough to facilitate the ice rinks. I do not know if it's going to happen next year either.
3/3/10 MPN article on ice rink.
Q: Was Marty Piecuch fired?
Q: Is the ice skating rink going to be built?
A: No, not this year apparently. Camp Eastman land was not level enough to facilitate the ice rinks. I do not know if it's going to happen next year either.
3/3/10 MPN article on ice rink.
Q: Was Marty Piecuch fired?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Like It Or Lump It
Like it:
This is what I want to see more people do more of. Your Town/Village/City is run on taxes. Your taxes. Most people just pay their tax bills every year and complain and just forget about it until the next tax bill comes. Most people never really question it, research it, or do anything about it.
Two sure things in life: Death and Taxes.
Certainties aside, you can extend your life by living healthy, scheduling routine doctor visits, taking medicine, having surgery etc., and doing all that you need to do to take care of yourself. You pay attention to your health, you maintain it, and you change things if you find that what you are doing isn't good for you (hopefully you do.) You wouldn't sit there with a broken leg and say "Eh....it happens....just gotta deal with it." You would try to "fix it".
This is what I want to see more people do more of. Your Town/Village/City is run on taxes. Your taxes. Most people just pay their tax bills every year and complain and just forget about it until the next tax bill comes. Most people never really question it, research it, or do anything about it.
Two sure things in life: Death and Taxes.
Certainties aside, you can extend your life by living healthy, scheduling routine doctor visits, taking medicine, having surgery etc., and doing all that you need to do to take care of yourself. You pay attention to your health, you maintain it, and you change things if you find that what you are doing isn't good for you (hopefully you do.) You wouldn't sit there with a broken leg and say "Eh....it happens....just gotta deal with it." You would try to "fix it".
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Skating Rink - Sweden Style
That's the Town of Sweden. Check out what they did, how they "staff" it, and paid for it.... to make their skating rink a reality.
Link to D&C, Our Towns section article.
Link to D&C, Our Towns section article.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
ReMEHmber?
I haven't seen the Town Board meeting yet - but I can't wait to! I'll comment on it after I view it....but for now....
I just want to bring something to Stephanie's attention.
It's an article from 2005 when Mary Ellen was campaigning against Schantz, and the campaign questioned the Schantz administration's hiring practices, and why some Town employees do not reside in the community.
I just want to bring something to Stephanie's attention.
It's an article from 2005 when Mary Ellen was campaigning against Schantz, and the campaign questioned the Schantz administration's hiring practices, and why some Town employees do not reside in the community.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Gastraction
Enough with the methane already. Every home has methane present, usually at levels that are in no danger of spontaneously combusting and blowing you and your house to smithereens.
The only reason this is an issue is because the developer wants to build there and
The only reason this is an issue is because the developer wants to build there and
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I-Post Goodies
A lot of "good stuff" in today's I-Post. A Q&A featuring each candidate responding in 100 words or less, a sampling of their ideas, and comments on issues facing the town.
Unfortunately, Deborah Essley's comments seem to have been edited even though
Unfortunately, Deborah Essley's comments seem to have been edited even though
Monday, October 19, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
More Apprentice Law Ads & Articles On The Primary
I went to the MPNnow site to read the article about the primaries, and there it was!
A flash banner ad next to the Irondequoit articles, with the same information that was in the D&C ad yesterday. I took a screen shot of the first one with the Irondequoit articles page, then just cropped and added the other flash banner messages to the right of the screen shot page. (One of them is kinda faded because I captured the image as it was changing to the next one....sorry...)
A flash banner ad next to the Irondequoit articles, with the same information that was in the D&C ad yesterday. I took a screen shot of the first one with the Irondequoit articles page, then just cropped and added the other flash banner messages to the right of the screen shot page. (One of them is kinda faded because I captured the image as it was changing to the next one....sorry...)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I Post Article: Ament, Curtice, & Redder
For some strange reason.....gee, I dunno why.......this article is not available online unless you search the archives for it. It was written on 6/11 and never appeared on the main page.
Why not rename the paper the MEH post? Seriously.
Update: The article, with a different title, is now on the "main page" of Irondequoit news in MEH...err....I mean MPNnow, 6/15/09. The original article was posted on 6/11/09.
Link to new article.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
D&C Article On Pinegrove Repairs
Originally, I was going to focus on the quote "but town officials said they hope to have all the work done by November.", and go off on a rant about how convenient "November" is for trotting out a somewhat refurbished Senior Center just before November elections.......and I was going to point out how lightning fast the renovations at King$ Pork would be completed (60 days from the vote if it was yes), but I'm just going to be thankful that a decision was made on spending some money on Pinegrove improvements.
So, thank you, Town Board, for finally stating that you are committed to spending some money on fixing up the Pinegrove building temporarily.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
But, there is one quote in there that I have a problem with......
"During Tuesday's meeting, Supervisor Mary Ellen Heyman denied claims that she previously had said she would not allocate money for Pinegrove repairs."
Tut, tut, tut! I do reMEHmber a quote.........
Read the last sentence.
"Town Board Supervisor Mary Ellen Hayman told us she does not see the Town Board spending any money to improve the Pinegrove facility."
Technically, she never said the words "not allocate money for Pinegrove repairs.", so she can technically deny claims that she did previously state those exact words......but saying "....does not see the Town Board spending any money to improve the Pinegrove facility" is pretty much saying you weren't planning on allocating money for improvements to Pinegrove.
Whatever. I mean, really. I'm so used to this kind of stuff now that it would seem unnatural if she didn't completely contradict herself on a regular basis.
She also has repeatedly stated that Pinegrove repairs will come from "our taxes".....but never mentions that those same taxes would have paid for King$ Pork repairs.
Semantics.
Pinegrove repairs and King$ Pork renovations come from the same federal taxes, CDBG.
Pinegrove is coming out of your pockets just like King$ Pork would have come out of your pockets......only Pinegrove takes about half a million of your pocket change for a temporary solution, while the other idea takes over a million of your pocket change for a temporary solution.
Regardless, the repairs to Pinegrove will happen, and I share the "relief" that Mr. Perticone seems to be expressing with this quote:
"Finally, we're moving forward with the project," said Town Board member John Perticone.
It's a step, and I am relieved to know that it is finally "going to happen".
Yay!
Labella has a "Pinegrove Proposal" - the link is on the main page of the Town website on the left hand side, listed under Pinegrove Proposal. It is a proposal for the HVAC system at Pinegrove.
This "feasibility study" is going to cost $38,390 - this is in addition to the $34,000 for the Pinegrove Property Condition Report Labella did and presented to the community at the Public Hearing-you know, that 67 page report that had the "triggers" and everything on it. Unfortunately, the link to that PDF is no longer available, when you click on links that I've had in previous blogs it takes you to this new PDF of the Pinegrove Proposal for the HVAC.
Here is the "new" proposal from Labella:
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