The candidates will be highly visible this weekend.
Chuck Frieberger is hosting a "Meet and Greet" at the Hobart VFW Post on Grantline Rd. Saturday from 1-4. He is running for State Senator to replace Connie Sipes.
Patty Walker is having a Valentine breakfast at Applebee's on Grantline Rd. this Sunday from 8:00 to 10:00. Warm up with hot pancakes and coffee and it's just $5.00, can't beat a deal like that. Patty is running for re-election to the Township Advisory Board.
Have a great weekend everyone and stay warm and safe.
Shirley
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Chuck Frieberger's family money "won't" get him elected. Anyone but Frieberger and Gibson in my book.
I love Chuck F. I do not think Shane Gibson can get elected. Chuck doesn't come across as though his "family" has money. He seems to be a decent person to me all of the years I have known him.
But simply my thoughts.
Thanks for the info Shirley.
Too bad there's no primary opposition for either.
Annointed, annointed, preplanned, etc.
The Tribune article is a mind boggling article. It needs taken apart piece by piece. Do not forget under Garner's term and what he told Council.
Do not forget the City has been told umpteen times by Audit to separate the sewer funds.
Do not forget 3 legals have to be ran for the Public Hearing. Heck, without going back through all the law books in the law library at the city county building, I do not know Council can even take a vote without rate feasibility studies (which would never pass muster) and citizens' voices all over this County must show up and tell them HELL NO.
TIF monies owe? If it wasn't so sick I could almost smile over that issue. Hey, Kaye, why do you not collect the monies owed from TIF to the General Fund?
Nothing but another can of whoop ass opened today (i.e., simply another can of worms).
People do have the numbers. Please give us time to dig 'em out. Sickening.
Tif money I am referring to Kaye is the lovely Parking Garage where citizens are still paying for the utilities and the elevator to get the Bankers to their building. BTW, are you taxing the top floor of Community Bank yet? Sure looks perty from the street or is the City still maintaing the top floor was never finished? Uugghh.
Clear the smoke out and then you might be able to find the "numbers".
Break those mirrors and after the smoke clears, will there be a dog & pony show?!?!?!?!
All the "facts", and yet she can't spell Kay Garry's name correctly.
Can it get funnier?
Hey, Beer Belly, u need to worry about the UEZ and how you are not on the correct side of Spring St to have received the benefits and how the UEZ may be biting the dust. Can it get any funnier for YOU?
You might want to check the UEZ map before spouting nonsense about sides of streets. Actually, you're right about the beer belly. I've invested more in it than you have your city.
MAP:
http://nauea.moonfruit.com/#/enterprise-zones/4534783386
5:05
Please link to the state statute that puts any responsibility on the city for assessing property taxes. Oh, wait, there are none. That's what the Township (now County) Assessor does.
Can't spell. Can't get facts straight. Can perpetuate untruths.
What a loser.
Are insults for misspelled words all some are able to contribute? Pretty sad when the purpose of their post is simply to insult others. That really says a lot about the integrity of one's character.
Can we all just grow up a little and simply over look misspelled words and hold off on the insults?
Sorry, that's right. They changed the UEZ map just for you, LOL.
What it goes on the tax rolls by the County after the City tells them?
One minute Garry claims she paid it back, next minute she's not sure.
Good grief, they can't even keep their stories straight!
To my Darling Wife Diane,
Collards is green,
my cat's name is Blue
and I'm so lucky
to have a sweet thang like you.
Yore hair is like cornsilk
a-flapping in the breeze.
Softer than Blue's
and without all them fleas.
You move like the bass,
which excite me in May.
You ain't got no scales
but I luv you anyway.
Yo're as satisfy'n as okry
jist a-fry'n in the pan.
Yo're as fragrant as "snuff"
right out of the can.
You have some'a yore teeth,
for which I am proud;
I hold my head high
when we're in a crowd.
On special occasions
when you shave under yore arms,
well, I'm in progressive heaven,
and awed by your charms.
Still them drunks at the Brewhouse
they all want to know,
what I did to deserve
such a purdy, young doe.
Like a good roll of duct tape
yo're there fer yore man,
to patch up life's troubles
and pay what you can.
Yo're as cute as Erika
a-buzzin' through my head.
You ain't mean like those
little people I found in our bed.
Cut from England's cloth
like a dirty old man,
you spark up my life more
than a fresh load of dirt.
When you hold me real tight
like in a padded cell,
my life is complete;
ain't nuttin' right.
Yore complexion, it's perfection,
like the best vinyl sidin'.
despite all the years,
yore age, it keeps hidin'.
We go together
like a skunk goes
with stank.
Some men, they buy chocolate
for Valentine's Day;
They git it at Wal-Mart,
it's romantic that way.
Some men git roses
on that special day
from the cooler at Kroger.
That's impressive, "I say.
Some men buy fine-diamonds from Ceasar downtown.
Diamonds are forever,"
he explains, sauve and couth.
But for this man, honey,
these just won't do.
Cause yo're too special,
you sweet thang you!
Happy Valentine's Day
RAB
We just left that once promising blog, NA Confidential. It is now the home of the Faux City Council and other wannabe elected officials. It is such a pity the four cup rattlers, Baylor, Gillenwater, Smith and Cassidy squandered their chances of helping the city grow. Instead, their personal greed and lust for political favor from the old guard crashed the possibilities.
Add Steve K from the Tribune to the list of major sell outs. He too has chosen to look the other way to the corruption in New Albany by endorsing the policies of Doug England and Carl M. His motive? Access to city affairs. He doesn't care if it is accurate or not as long as he has something to fill up the pages to keep his paper afloat.
His editorials encourage poor fiscal management. It costs his paper needed credibilty. His actions hurt the community, and our future.
Thank you Shirley for this site. You are doing a great service for the City of New Albany.
2:04,Priceless.
its dat darn new albanian complaining again bouts spellin. youd thank he wuld hav better thangs to be worried for. he be postin more hare than on his own blog. i gather he sees it is much better hare than at his nalbany confagdental blog.
I am disappointed that the Tribune is playing politics.
Boycott the Tribune Newspaper!
Anybody who is a consumer has the power to boycott. We are in reality empowering ourselves when we say to Steve K.
"We refuse to buy into your lies. Therefore we're not buying newspapers."
This is about how "we, the people", can stand up and be counted. It's about reclaiming Truth and taking our city back.
The Tribune is all about falsehood-mongers!
Lay them all off, it's our money.
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. The duty of the journalist is to further those ends by seeking truth and providing a fair and comprehensive account of issues.
Journalists should be honest, fair in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
The Tribune does neither and none of the above.
Best poem I have ever read.
Happy Valentine's Day to all.
Steve Kozarovich (publisher) stated,it seems like political suicide to say no to this public safety request.
We say; if you vote yes, we will vote you out of office.
Whose defending the little people?
Residents are already being protected by an under-staffed police department.
No, we are dealing with a group of lazy, fat cops who only care about themselves.
Clarksville is hiring, go work there.
Shirley can judge whether anonymous's poem is appropriate, but in the meantime, you should at least try spelling the missus' name correctly.
Spelling. One of the "rules," right? Or is that "roolz"?
You don't make the rules on this blog NewAlbanian.
"Steve Kozarovich (publisher) stated,it seems like political suicide to say no to this public safety request".
Mr. Kozarovich needs to investigate:
What all comes out of the police and fire budgets?
Remember: Under Regina's 'reign' Kevin Boehnlein's vehicle was paid out of the fire department's budget.
Look at the claims. Cut the excessive fat.
Too funny.
You can dish it out but you can't take it.
Hat's off to New Albany's newest poet.
Can't say it any better than that 2:32. Words from a lot of people's hearts and heads. No one I know has ever stated it so eloquently about the Tribune, Mr. K and don't forget about how New Albany can not run their legals in same if the readership numbers are not there. Wonder how you find those numbers? Then again, probably count The Jeffersonville Evening News as part of the numbers. We have always wondered if the Tribune had the "real" numbers for Legal purposes such as running our Legals.
Remember folks, 3 legals for what looks like will be a public hearing for the sewer rate hike. Watch your legals and let it fly.
Happy Valentine's Day Jim & Shirley.
Police & Fire sure have a lot of nerve, since the mayor squandered funds. I say take it up with the guilty ones, why come to the taxpayers and ask the council to ask for our EDIT Funds.
England expects a bailout, what about us, the rate payers.
We like to have a little of our pay left to live too.
In the words of Bart Simpson eat my shorts after you stick my sewer bill up your a**.
Double dipping is occuring in every county. Malysz and Rosenbarger "retired" from public service with full retirement and continue to work downtown at the same jobs at their current salary, they get wage increases, health care coverage.
The Tribune should do an expose on this if they have the courage and inform the tax paying public of this on going rip off.
As with every other problem we have in New Albany, it's England's fault.
England needs to syop wasting taxpayer monet and jobs and benefits need to be cut. Just because part-time council members work on the taxpayer dime, collects health care, doesn't give them entitlement to benfits.
Let's go ahead and vote them all out.
The city needs to sell every asset before they ever consider coming to rate payers to pick up a 70% sewer rate increase.
2:32 you have done a great job summing up my feelings as well.
Heck, y'all, we're cup rattlin' over at the once promising blog:
Tribune editorial board signs names, troglodytes remain anonymous..
dat darn nalbanian be gettin desparate now. he be postin link to his blog hoping sum one will notice hims. we be knowin yur there nalbany confagdental. donts be mad cause we likes this blog much better. so ratles yur cups ands bangs yur bottles all you likes buts we stil doesnt care for yur blog
The commentary from the anonymous crowd calling the cops fat and lazy and only thinking of themselves, besides being completely ignorant, and uninformed, is nothing more than more of their unfounded BS to stir up trouble.
I guess officer Price as only thing of himself when he got shot, Officer Schook was only being lazy when she got stabbed in the neck, Pumphrey was only thinking of himself when he had to shoot the guy that was trying to kill Officer Schook.
When the cops are catching burglars, meth cookers, gangbangers, child abusers, car thieves, spouse beaters, drunk drivers, of course they are only thinking of themselves.
What a bunch of cowardous anonymous morons on here!
Its pathetic and embarrassing.
1st, they knew what they were getting into when they took the job. They should Go apply for police officer, they need them in Clarksville. (Check out Sunday's paper)
In the State of Indiana New Albany police officers are in the top five highest paid in 92 counties.
Then tell us Christopher why the police and fire ARE calling for a forensic audit. Either there is two sets of books or they are coming after England's BUTT!
How much more can we give the police and fire, they get 85% of the general fund?
So what it boils down to Christopher D. is this. We either continue to let England to mismanage our money, give the police and fire what ever they want and give everyone downtown what ever they want and the hell with the rest of us.
Just because your father and his partner were shot (I am sincerely sorry to hear that) you are now blinded by what is happening in New Albany.
Since you are so up on police would you like to tell us where the apartment isthe police take their girlfriends for some afternoon delight?
I KNOW 3 former wives of police officers who found out their husband were taking women to their special home away from home.
Let's see how you answer this one.
I personally loved the poem written on Valentine's Day here.
Have a safe day out there folks, the roads are very slick.
England is living proof that government is the best at spending other people's money.
Where is the feds when you need them?
Oh, protecting Obama and poor little Michele.
All department heads should be taking a 15-20 percent pay cut and loss of other perks. England seems to forget it's NOT his money to be used as a piggy bank but the Citizens to be used to fund Essential Services like sewers.
Investigations definitely need to be conducted with accountability for the expenditures up to termination and or prosecutions.
Also, I'm still waiting for the anonymous cowards to explain how I'm trying to satisfy my personal greed. Exactly what am I getting from the city that is fattening up my bank account? Cowardly and stupid, what a combination.
Misspelling is one thing, not getting someones name correct is another. Just another example of stupid.
"How much more can we give the police and fire, they get 85% of the general fund?"
So how about if YOU tell us, what is the average percentage expenditure for ANY similar or larger sized city for public safety? (police, fire, EMs, 911 dispatchers), Gee, I bet its about the same.
It just gets old fast when everytime there is a dime in question, right after saying england needs to go, you anons start attcking the police and fire.
And yeah, they knew what they were getting into when they signed on, and its not just because they think it all about them.
As far as the apratmnet, I honestly dont give a rats butt, as long as when I call they show up.
Its not like police officers are the only ones who cheat on their wives, and I wish I had a dollar for everytime that story has changed over the years, the secret parking spot, the special room at the holiday inn, the secret apartment, the favorite underpass. Most of the time that is rumor spread by people who hate the cops because they cant manage to keep from getting arrested for breaking the laws.
For clarification, I appreciate your sympathy for my father and mike helm (I really mean that) but they were not shot, they were cut off, with out communication, no take home car, no extra ammo, no radio's and walked in on an armed robbery, and were out numbered, out gunned, but managed to blow 2 of the dirt bags away, and chased the get away car in our personal Jeep CJ-5.
(the lesson that lingers when the ideology of taking away 24 hour patrol cars)
BY the way, I am not blinded.
I understand gang activity is on the increase, thefts, vandalisms, B&E, assault, narcotics traffiking, meth manufacturing, is all on the rise around here or has remained steady.
the ones who are blilnd are those who think the police should be able to do more with less.
But again, please show us in REAL numbers comparisons to similar sized or larger sized cities of what percentage of their budget is expended on public safety....
( I wont hold my breath, because it will ruin one you guys favorite tag lines)
In fairness, I always get Erika's name wrong, too, seeing as Erik doesn't exist and the coward who invented him doesn't have a name ending in "a", but it could be worse, and I could have my name serially mispronounced by Steve "The Price is Wrong" to the gleeful titters of little people who derive humor from things like that even as they shake their wee fists and threaten to sabotage the planet in the name of selfishness.
By the way, and in typical fashion for this "play by the rules" blog, one of the rules is that you should attribute your sources, as with yesterday's lovely poem, called Redneck Valentine, and available for stealing throughout the worldwide web, as here:
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/weblogs/why-are-they-in-the-pot/2010/feb/11/redneck-valentine/
Cowardly, stupid and plagiarizing. It just gets funnier.
Signed, BB
We already gave you, the county and city council those numbers. Why do you think they voted NO.
Btw, how come you never responded to the little home away from home comment?
You know it and we know it's a fact that police officers in our city pays for an apartment for their hookers and girlfriends.
You forget most of our relatives work for this city.
That's why you are blinded.
"You forget most of our relatives work for this city."
Well, that explains a lot of the problems NA has.
"Stupid is as stupid does."
Forrest Gump
"Btw, how come you never responded to the little home away from home comment?"
I did respond to that, you must be blind.
So, if you provided the numbers, then it will be easy for you to post them here, lets see them.
I am not overly partial to police and fire, I hardly know any of them anymore, I am partial to the city providing protection for the safety, well being, and welfare of the community at large.
Because you do not agree with the numbers is no reason for the rest of the community to be at risk, that includes the little people, big people, hypocrites, everyone deserves equal fire and police protection, and emergancy medical services on par with the federal governments recommendations based on population.
When have you ever played by the rules Roger?
Too funny.
The fire department ambulance was taken off line thanks to England. The make a profit of $1 million dollars.
My husband is on the new executive board.
You are smoke and mirrors and uninformed MrD.
Oreo?
9:54,
I sure hope your husband communicates better than you do.
Don't you have a sidewalk to dig out or does the Street Department clean yours for you?
He protects your home iamhoosier. I sure hope your fire hydrant works one day.
OH, I see, you're an expert now in public safety huh?
Thats why you obviously hold positions on the merit board, and emergency management.
No doubt you are on on several state commissions as well.
Forgive me for my ignorance as compared to a nameless, faceless, coward who disrespects their freedom of speech and only cheapens that right to use it as a tool to make anonymous character assassinations and unproven, unfounded piles of regurgitated politically motivated bile.
Again, Pathetic and embarrassing.
(by the way, why did you refuse to answer the questions, am I to be held to a different standard?)
Good. I wasn't talking about him. What the hell were you talking about?
"The make a profit of $1 million dollars." ??
Anon 10:02 AM: your husband is a fire fighter and yet you bash them and say they need pay cuts? Has he been smart enough to file for divorce yet? Or is he too busy at the apartment?
I just want to report on the weekend activities.
Chuck Frieberger's meet and greet seemed to be very successful. We were there from 2:00 to 3:30 and there were many people who came for a short visit and some who stayed but all together it was a large crowd and everyone seemed to be having a good time.
The pancake breakfast at Applebees was also a great success. Patty and her group were very gracious and there was a good crowd. Again everyone seemed to be having a good time.
I will be posting other events as they become known to me, as well as articles concerning the various candidates if they wish. I will not do an article about a candidate without their permission.
After reading Sunday's Tribune Editorial, Require all residents and law abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons. At minimum, every home must have one. Then turn around and fire 75% of the cops. Leave just enough policeman on the payroll to come and pick up the bodies of the burgulars and muggers.
Instead of adding cops, why not make better use of the cops we have. Why do we need 3-4 cops show up when some one gets a ticket?
I was there at Chuck Frieberger's VFW greet. Everyone was talking about the purposed 70% sewer increase. Letty Walter said, if they pass that, no democrat accept Councilman Price will be elected in 2011.
"Instead of adding cops, why not make better use of the cops we have. Why do we need 3-4 cops show up when some one gets a ticket?"
More officers are killed nationally at "routine traffic stops" and domestic violence calls than responding to robberies, shootings, etc.
The officers showing up to back up an officer in traffic stop are often "10-6" (busy unless needed) and are available to make other emergency runs if needed.
Its hard to understand some of the procedures of police departments unless you have been there.
See if you can do a "ride along" with an FTO or something, at least you will have a little bit of first hand knowledge.
You illiterate hillbillies are giving me a chuckle this morning. Thank you very much!
The pancake breakfast at Applebees was also a great success.
Good job supporting local businesses.
PLEASE DON'T FEED THE TROLLS
I thought Roger was against Applebee's?
I normally don't make comments like this but driving
into NA is like going into a 3rd world country. Both Jeff and clarksville's streets are in pretty good shape, even secondary roads. Here looks like only things that have bee n touched is state roads. BE CAREFUL if you have to go out!
I am not the 7:05 poster, but I have been interested in this 85% public safety expenditure figure since Regina was Mayor.
I did a search and found that the figures are difficult to find for Indiana cities, but elsewhere, the figures seem to be around 55% (and much lower in other places).
Tempe, Ariz – 56%
http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/2010/02/04/20100204tr-budget0205.html
Albuquerque, NM – 30%
http://www.cabq.gov/budget/pdf/insidecover.pdf
Portsmouth, NH ~50% (net of school funding)
http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/finance/fy10/1-92.pdf
Ypsilanti, MI – 55%
http://www.annarbor.com/news/ypsilanti-city-council-approves-cuts-in-budget-recommendation/
Colorado Springs, CO – 55%
http://www.gazette.com/articles/city-63627-safety-public.html
I don't what can or should be done about it, though.
Can anyone tell me why the police & fire department who consume most of the city's resources (money) are unwilling to assist the city? Why are they receiving pay raises? Why can't they forego pay raises and perhaps even take a temporary cut in pay to help out? Shouldn't those who take the most and contribute the most to the budget problems be the ones required to contribute to the solution? Other city employees who make much less money have been the ones who have had to sacrifice by foregoing pay raises in the past several years. This is a real opportunity for the police and fire to show their true dedication and commitment to the city and the taxpayers.
Why would they. They want their cake and eat it too.
Shirley, what are your thoughts on a 70% sewer rate increase?
So glad to hear Letty Walter's name again. I agree with her totally except I still think Price may be the only one reelected except for maybe Zurschmeide. Great woman, Letty. Letty for Mayor!
Even if you assume mismanagement(or worse), "bills" still need to be paid. Projects need to be done. Where do you think the money is going to come from?
To:February 15, 2010 4:58 PM
The fire department is not asking for a pay raise, and they did not get a pay raise last year either. The are only asking to keep what they have going so that they can properly protect the city. They are also working very hard to cut out as much of the overtime as possible.
RE: the 70% increase in the sewer rates.
I don't want to pay a higher rate any more than anyone else. But I know this is a necessity. Certainly there is something that can be done to keep the citizens from having to pay this much of an increase all at one time.
I want to wait and see what the council has to say this Thursday.
I have a question.
The sewer board mentioned that they need money to comply with the EPA. I think it was about needing money for expansion so the EPA will award sewer credits. Can anyone clearify this for me?
They are under sewer bans until they make the necessary corrections so they can build more.
This is because they have not followed the EPA's mandates and because they did not follow Appendix D in the Consent Decree -- a simple five year maintenance plan.
Hope that helps.
Yep, this is where the citizens pay a 5-1 ratio in order to get one sewer credit from the EPA and the developers are still paying a 1 to 1 ratio. We have never been able to get the table even between the citizens and the developers.
Can you imagine how much more money we would have if the developer HAD to pay the same price citizens do to the EPA through fines? Battle has been fought for years.
And because the last "Plan" did not work. More coming from the EPA.
To keep Doug from going to jail, ha ha.
Shirley, how can you say, with all certainty, how they could possible come up with a rate they need when street department, drainage, etc., are still in the sewer funds and with the monies owed to the general fund from the Sewers?
Justification? Not in my book. Let them twist and turn for the 70% increase. WE CAN NOT AFFORD IT. Just my opinion Shirley.
I don't even understand how they could go through the sewer utility books to make a feasibiity study. The numbers and the outstanding loans to the city and TIFs are mind boggling.
What type of improvements is the EPA demanding?
If I read correctly they are in the millioins. Right?
I would think a million dollar project would take some time to implement.
Georgetown has started with their waste treatment plant why not wait for them to finish. The Georgetown people said, at the council meeting, that it would give New Albany 470 credits once Georgetown is off of New Albany's system.
The next question I would want to know would be how many credits does N.A. have remaining and would it be enough to get us through until Gtown is off our system?
the last rate increase met all of the projects required by the epa. we are not under any demands at this time and if we were the money was for special projects that were not mandated by the epa----they want the rate increase rather than a loan---because with a loan there is close scrutiny on how it is spent----not so with a rate increse---just more to play with
HOLD IT---500,000 WAS BUDGETED FOR EACH YEAR FOR ROUTINE MAINTAINENCE IN THE LAST RATE INCREASE----WE HAVE ALREADY PAID IT
WHY WOULD ANYONE APPROVE OVERTIME FOR WORKERS IN FEBRUARY??? THE MONEY WOULD NOT BE NEEDED UNTIL NOV OR DEC IF IT IS NEEDED AT ALL----JUST MORE MONEY TO PLAY WITH----TELL DOUG TO COME HOME FROM FLORIDA AND ANSWER THIS CRAP
ALSO--uncollected bills are apporaching 1 million again---even after we upped welsh's salary to 43k to collect this stuff----now she wants to farm it out again
Is there anything that outlines what the sewer board is requesting and why?
Maybe without the special projects the need for an increased can be reduced
Again the devil is in the details with the sewers. Carefully listen to each word the 'city' speaks and question what they mean. Fix and repair OR enlarge and expand. EPA OR Developers. Immediately OR later. Need OR want.
Capacity, Management, Operation & Maintenance (CMOM)
Dear Members of the New Albany City Council:
You have been placed in a very difficult situation. The Sewer Board is coming before you to request a 70% increase in rates. The size of this rate increase is extremely disturbing considering that a large portion of this rate increase is attributed to bailing the Sewer Board out for their uncontrolled spending.
Some have chosen to point the finger at you by stating the Council caused the problem by not raising rates in the past by the amounts that the Sewer Board had requested. This is pure nonsense and simply a means of pushing the blame from where it truly lays. Rates were approved in the past and budgets were to be established by the Sewer Board in order to keep expenses within the amounts those rates were designed to support. The Council did not authorize the Sewer Board to spend more money than what the rates would support. The Sewer Board took it upon themselves to spend more, way more, than what the approved rates were designed to support.
Are you comfortable with raising sewer rates and providing even more money to a Board has been unable to show fiscal responsibility? Much time and money has been spent by the Sewer Board to arrive at the proposed rate increase. There has been nothing mentioned publicly by the Board stating what they plan to do to reduce expenses. Some say there is no place that cost can be reduced. If they are unable to find ways to reduce costs, then why do you feel the citizens who are limited by their income will be able to cut costs in order to pay for their proposed rate increase? If the Board is unwilling or unable to come up with a plan to reduce spending, then this should be a clear indication to you that fiscal responsibility still has not been grasped by this Board.
We all agree that the problems with our sewers have been on-going for too many years now. Simply providing more money without fiscal responsibility and accountability will only lead you and the citizens of this community to face this situation again. The Council is not to blame for the over spending by the Sewer Board, but the Council does have the responsibility and will be held accountable by the citizens of this community to ensure that this is not allowed to continue.
We trust that you will act upon our concerns.
Sincerely,
Concerned New Albany Citizens
HEAR YE, HEAR YE:
CITY AND COUNTY MEETING AT LIBRARY (IN NA) at 6:00 PM. All 3 TV stations to be there (except 41 of course). Citizens from near and far are attending. Business owners which would be put out of business are also attending. VFW members, Georgetown residents.
Sorry, Tribune would not print the meeting. SO, WE ARE PRINTING IT. Tell everyone you know. Thanks.
NAPP
P.S. OF COURSE THIS IS ABOUT THE 70% SEWER RATE HIKE. Thank you.
BTW, where are all the other do gooders, i.e., nah, I'm not going to name their names. Ha.
I just read on FOS there will be a Townhall meeting at 6 pm tonight at the Public Library. How come the Tribune is not covering this? They only print what the mayor wants printed, this is an example of bias reporting.
I have a voice and I plan to give Dan Coffey an ear full. How about you?
Little of this would matter without the hilarious prospect of Prof. Erika coming to the meeting in neo-colonial, tea party garb. Worth the price (is wrong) of admission, natch.
Will Cappuccino allow dissenting voices, or only ones that agree with him?
This particular "do gooder" will be busy at work doing good.
As far as the sewer rate increase, it sucks, I don't want it, don't need it, and cant really afford it, BUT I jave all ready made ajustments in my budget to counter any increase in fees. ANd it starts with water conservation to lower my bill based on water usage.
lowering the tank water level in the potty, low flow shower head, and taps, TURN OFF WATER WHEN BRUSHING TEETH (each minute the water is running while brushing your teeth uses up to three gallons of water), going to add another 50 gallon rain barrel for outside use.
We've been doing this since the first mention of the rate increase, and should see results on the next bill.
The Tribune DID print the announcement - first.
Who told coffey where the library is?
Zesto's on Charlestown Road Opens today!
Will there be a petition at the library tonight, so people can sign? When is the 'official' public hearing before the City Council?
petitions do absolutely no good. They are a waste of paper, ink, and time.
Thanks for posting the information about the Town Hall Meeting. I was going to do so but I got busy.
I plan to attend but I will be a little late. I urge every taxpayer in Floyd County to attend. Since Mr. Coffey is willing to listen, we need to voice our concerns.
See you there.
Shirley
What date was it announced in the Tribune?
More lies. I now believe the Tribune is bias and in the Mayor's pocket!
On the meeting tonight:
It's my fault if it didn't get in the paper. I wasn't told about it until late Friday afternoon, and I was off Monday and Tuesday and didn't get a chance to write anything on it. I was writing three other stories Friday and honestly the meeting slipped my mind until I was already on I-65 80 miles away. No conspiracy and I plan on being there tonight.
Daniel doesn't even know he's on the take, LOL.
Thank you Daniel. Rumors travel and I am glad u set the record straight. See ya tonight!
Baylor agreeing with Coffey ought to be a hoot worth it's weight in gold, ha ha ha.
Baylor, you need to remember there are other businesses trying to make it besides yours.
There is a gentleman in the Industrial Park trying to run a business he started 2 years ago. It is a bare boned business with no bookkeepers, only 3 employees besides him and he can't afford it. Besides the citizens you hate so much can you expand your mind to realize there are people who are trying to make a business work in New Albany who CAN'T AFFORD THIS? This is simply one example of business owners who can not pay this. Nah, I guess you can't. This is simply a game to you.
BTW, Freiberger is a teacher and his wife is a teacher. His brother may be a dentist and have some monies, but Chuck isn't a rich person and bah humbug to those insinuating otherwise.
Not to change the subject; simply something needing a correction.
"Hate" citizens? Nah.
Agree with Coffey? Unlikely.
The best 3rd district imaginable? Priceless.
It's time to rumble citizens of New Albany. And a warning to Mr. Baylor, don't think you will be a majority at this meeting because were sick of you and you will be way out numbered.
Yes, you are entitled to your opinion, but not your facts!
To the little people of New Albany
YOU ROCK!
Wonderful! Lets be sure to turn this personal and political! What a wonderful way to ensure that NOTHING will be accomplished.
the people on this site that post nothing but threats, insults, lies & troublemaking are far far worse than anything the beer guy has ever said. the tag line you are entitled to your opinion but not your own fact has shown here a lot following tyrades like this. I will be at the meeting tonight and I hope to god i hear someone say that because they will get what they have coming.
You are threatening us? What, are you going to hurt us? Keep this posting, Shirley. Thanks.
In defense of Baylor you should at least get your language straight! The word is spelled tirade.
Are insults for misspelled words all some are able to contribute? Pretty sad when the purpose of their post is simply to insult others. That really says a lot about the integrity of one's character.
Can we all just grow up a little and simply over look misspelled words and hold off on the insults?
There was some good info in the meeting for what I could stay. But it also raised more questions. Calling for the mayor and such to give up part of their salaries but yet no mention of council members to do so as well, & it doesn't sit so well that this is the same council that recently voted to keep full health insurance for part time employees.
I do have to admit coffey and price were good hosts, and up to the point I left, the proceedings were very civil, and not too much name calling (not too much).
Now I know I am going to get slated for this, but what the heck, mrs. Denhart presented her statement in a calm manner and refraid from name calling, but some of what she said was verbatim from previous posts on here as well as stuff from FOS. If she would only put her name to what she posts she would gain more respect and credibility. I'm not saying I agree with what she said, and I think her intentions are good, but it's hard to express any real cooperation when there is such a level of double standards. Just stand up and be counted!
READ THE TRIB TOMORROW---IT LOOKS LIKE CLERE TO THE RESCUE ON SEWAGE RATES---WHAT BULL. IT IS STILL AN INCREASE AND THE TRIBUNE HAS NEVER BEEN SO BIASED IS SUPPORTING OF A CANDIDATE AS THEY ARE WITH CLERE---IF CLERE EVER GETS A COLONOSCOPY THEY WILL HAVE TO REMOVE THE EDITOR'S NOSE FIRST.
I want to personally thank everyone who attended the meeting and Mr. Coffey for making this happen.
We all may disagree at times but we do have the right to express our opinions and we should do so whenever possible. (Politely if possible)
Christopher, if I had known you were there I would have introduced myself. (correction: if I knew who you were I would have introduced myself)
Shirley,
Despite the picture painted of me as being a horrible ogre, I tend to keep to myself and generally do not engage in much public speaking.
But as usual, I was lurking in the corners and shadows with my camera. I will probably watch the videos a couple times before forming an opinion about the whole meeting. About the only thing I definately at this point I didn't like was a person asking me if I was spying for the mayor!
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