tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post5504746451217717220..comments2023-04-25T22:37:27.911-04:00Comments on Karen Johns - Life in Phoenixville: $625,000 Recommended to the Easy Street CDCKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057911658878963451noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-55108662871165549952008-08-02T21:03:00.000-04:002008-08-02T21:03:00.000-04:00Anonymous 8:33, I just re-read Jeff's comments on ...Anonymous 8:33, I just re-read Jeff's comments on this thread and nowhere do I see him reference what you term to be "the oil crisis/scare".<BR/><BR/>It is I who has posted about the sorry state of our economy (including the cost of fuel) and the need to consider the financial ability of Phoenixville residents to pay double-digit tax increases.<BR/><BR/>Jeff has continuously stated the CDC should (MY PARAPHRASE) get in line at budget time. Not now in August.<BR/><BR/>Here is his direct quote:<BR/><BR/>"I'll repeat that what I am saying is that it is too early in our 2009budget process to allocate these funds."<BR/><BR/>I am constantly in utter awe and amazement as to how people can misconstrue the written word when all one has to do is go back and read.<BR/><BR/>Please.<BR/><BR/>Read, once again, the lead post on this thread, and read also Jeff's subsequent posts.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057911658878963451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-90219624302477075682008-08-02T20:33:00.000-04:002008-08-02T20:33:00.000-04:00Jeff, the way you presented the argument that time...Jeff, the way you presented the argument that time was very good and effective. I appreciate the argument being presented in a more honest manner. However, you stated that these side bars are not related to the argument but you brought the side bars on yourself by using inflammatory remarks to help bolster your argument when you continually mention the oil crisis/scare in the same argument. That is simply inflammatory and a scare tactic. Yes, it is a scare tactic. The two are not cause and effect and therefore should not be used to strengthen an argument.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-28495116369007938482008-08-02T17:26:00.000-04:002008-08-02T17:26:00.000-04:00I'll repeat that what I am saying is that it is to...I'll repeat that what I am saying is that it is too early in our 2009 budget process to allocate these funds.<BR/><BR/>I am not accusing the CDC of not adding value. It is purely a question of fiscal responsibility in dealing with the highest priority expenditures first.<BR/><BR/>In my opinion, this is not our highest priority taxpayer-funded allocation; however, the majority of Council is treating it as such by pushing forward a financial commitment ahead of budget protocol.<BR/><BR/>The rest of these sidebar discussions just aren't related to the basic premise of going to the store to buy something, but not knowing how you're going to pay for it.<BR/><BR/>And that's the end of this chapter from my perspective.Jeff Senleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299589320408409468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-21956102035552150422008-08-02T16:49:00.000-04:002008-08-02T16:49:00.000-04:00Sounds like Chuck has a good point. Barry and the...Sounds like Chuck has a good point. Barry and the CDC are simply doing their job. The council voted to extend the contract (the CDC didn't impose it). Therefor the blame lays squarely on ALL council members (yes, you to Jeff, Ken, & Rich) because its your job to make valid arguments that will be credible enough for the others to swing in your favor. You weren't trying to climb a mountain and requiring all 8 members to agree, but rather, all you needed was a descent enough argument to swing the council by 1 vote (1 single vote) and you couldn't accomplish that task. <BR/><BR/>Now is not the time to stamp your feet and jump up and down but to think about how you can make more effective arguments next time you need such a critical vote. I don't know where I stand on this issue yet but from the way things are playing out here I'd say the CDC is doing their work. Can we all say the same (council)???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-47708721751914805452008-08-01T14:02:00.000-04:002008-08-01T14:02:00.000-04:00Talk about relevancy, you have to be kidding me? ...Talk about relevancy, you have to be kidding me? Jeff, your posts continually attack the same argument of the CDC (fine its on the record) but at the same time I see no other critical points of interest about the town and its progression coming from your camp. You're setting up the CDC to take the fall for any of your councils mistakes. The CDC ASKED for a contract and the majority said yes (obviously you couldn't make a valid enough argument to swing the vote by 1). The CDC is doing its job, we simply ask that you stop the diversion tactics and get back to work. - Chuck DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-13282157822361598202008-08-01T11:21:00.000-04:002008-08-01T11:21:00.000-04:00AnonyMoose:What I have done on this issue is not v...AnonyMoose:<BR/><BR/>What I have done on this issue is not voted to spend $125,000 of taxpayer money in 2009 since we have no idea if we'll need to spend it on more vital things.<BR/><BR/>Wise up, sir / ma'am, and try to keep your comments relevant.Jeff Senleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299589320408409468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-45141137524185617452008-08-01T02:07:00.000-04:002008-08-01T02:07:00.000-04:00Really Jeff? What have you done? (crickets)Really Jeff? What have you done? (crickets)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-60808556622245608372008-07-31T21:42:00.000-04:002008-07-31T21:42:00.000-04:00In the previous comment, I meant to say, the "most...In the previous comment, I meant to say, the "most misunderstood" fact".<BR/><BR/>When I tell people who believe that their money is going toward a streetscapes project or a park project that this is not the case, their reaction is "Really?".Jeff Senleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299589320408409468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-4657557142060483982008-07-31T21:39:00.000-04:002008-07-31T21:39:00.000-04:00The $125,000 is being requested of the Borough to ...The $125,000 is being requested of the Borough to cover 2 things:<BR/><BR/>1. Salary for the Executive Director of the CDC<BR/><BR/>2. Benefits for the Executive Director of the CDC<BR/><BR/>None of the Borough taxpayers contributions go to fund any project. <BR/><BR/>This was also the case with the $111,111 each year for the past 3 years.<BR/><BR/>So far in this dialogue, this is the most understood fact.Jeff Senleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03299589320408409468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-52981313866418592882008-07-30T13:05:00.000-04:002008-07-30T13:05:00.000-04:00My understanding, Anonymous, is that the checks ar...My understanding, Anonymous, is that the checks are handed over to the CDC and that's it. How it is distributed to Barry as an employee is not known to me.<BR/><BR/>Trash collection in this borough was handled incorrectly and still stands as a bone of contention with residents.<BR/><BR/>With regards to the CDC and Council's intentions, watch this blog for my commentary.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057911658878963451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-25973727840192723262008-07-30T10:54:00.000-04:002008-07-30T10:54:00.000-04:00Does this amount include benefits (health insuranc...Does this amount include benefits (health insurance, etc)? It isn't really that much when you consider how much has been totally wasted in your town on other projects- the trash collection as an example. <BR/>I've read the criticisms from other bloggers and subsequent comments and I do agree BC's postings can be pretty crude. I don't know him other than to see and read, but I believe his need to shock and awe some of your small town politicians stems from the secure knowledge that he has been around the block several times and apparently led a colorful and productive life. <BR/>You have to admit, people, the man gets the job done. Give him a little credit. Look at the town now as opposed to before he arrived. Council didn't do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com