Back in early February I went to the River Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility Information Meeting. The meeting at the Village Community Room was standing room only. Emotions were running on High! But there was one person there that kept everyone cool, calm and collected. Chris Fearon's deep and eloquent voice along with his calm demeanor kept everyone on an even keel. After listening to him I found myself compelled to meet this man. My impressions of him.....he is a man's man, a voice of reason and a man with charisma. I had the opportunity to chat with him, but only for a few minutes. This was one of the best decisions of my life. That encounter was a once in a life time opportunity and I will never forget our brief conversation. Mr. Fearon, it was a pleasure meeting you!
A couple of months ago I started receiving political emails. The themes of the emails are the Republican Party slamming the Poor old Democratic Party. I got this one today.....interesting to say the least.
To date I have received from my republican friend over 45 emails which have all been neatly tucked away in my spam folder. I don't want my friend to think me unappreciative of his hard work at forwarding all these to me. I do read them.....Honestly I do......and I can appreciate the humor in them also. It's just that I giggle every time I check for new email and for one second I see one from Sampie Sutton and then poof it goes into the spam folder. But seriously.....Keep them coming.....I enjoy your slams on the party. And lately these days, your about the only Republican that emails me.........
I just got around to reading the TI Sun. One story that caught my attention is the one titled Town Open to Chipping in For Village Dock Work. The reporter only wrote what he was told. I am telling you that what the TI Sun was told is absolute bullshit.
"...their previous reluctance was caused more by a misunderstanding of the purse strings holding various accounts than a distaste for the project" [TI SUN]
The audio is very clear that the Town Board has a distaste for the Village Board and some of its [The Village Board] recent decisions.
"...Councilors took no action and instead deferred to the committee charged with doling out the towns share of bed tax revenues...." [TI Sun]
The town did not defer anything. There was no action to do any further research. The request from the Village for help was dropped like a Hot Potato. If the TB did discuss this further, it was not at the regular meeting. Maybe it was done in Executive.......But everyone knows that is not Executive Session material....
"....Councilors believed their hands were tied after hearing they could not donate money...." [TI Sun]
Do not get me wrong. I am very happy to have the Town Board help out with the dock project. But basically the TB made a very hasty decision back at their meeting on 1.13.10. Instead of owning up to that decision the TB has now weaved a wicked web of ..............half truths and double talk. What is wrong with saying something like: Sorry, we [the TB] made a hasty and thoughtless decision that was not fair to the village or the community and we [the TB] would like to now do the right thing and chip in and help....
Below is the short version of that meeting held on 1.13.10. It is only 2 1/2 minutes long and worth a very close listen....BTW, I first blogged about this on January 14th 2010, I made the comment then about TB politely tells VB to FO. I still stand behind that comment. Click Here for that topic!
Hiring a new dog catcher. Trustee Drake was concerned about anapplicants disability as it would relate to his duties. That is something that should have been discussed in executive session 30min:14secs
33 water bills were not received by village taxpayers. According to the mayor there is something wrong with the United States Post Office and they should get their act together 37min:30secs
Public Hearing on this years village tax rate. Less than 1% Nice job VB 50min:12secs
