tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post6436683151928942351..comments2023-04-25T22:37:27.911-04:00Comments on Karen Johns - Life in Phoenixville: IT'S OVER!!! Phoenixville library withdraws expansion proposalKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057911658878963451noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-22433196061655309172009-11-16T16:05:43.308-05:002009-11-16T16:05:43.308-05:00Its a shame! The library needs to expand. Its amaz...Its a shame! The library needs to expand. Its amazing how nasty some members of the town and council got with the library. Who cares about the children...Right Karen<br /><br />Nobody seemed to give a crap when the town decided to demolish houses on griffen for a "For-Profit" Hospital.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-92147177834084899712009-10-30T13:02:17.170-04:002009-10-30T13:02:17.170-04:00senley and buckwalter are the ones who care about ...senley and buckwalter are the ones who care about open goverment. i hate saying that as a democrat but its true.<br /><br />wagner cares about it ony if it advances his personal agenda or his buddy barry cassidy.<br /><br />i am voting for marc reber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-7815167955795130852009-10-29T18:56:25.075-04:002009-10-29T18:56:25.075-04:00I find it funny the King Wagner would read this le...I find it funny the King Wagner would read this letter at a Candidate Forum leading someone to believe that he had something to do with it and then fail to reaad it at the Borough Council Meeting the night before. So when does the hiding of information from other other council members and the general public stop? Oh, yeah, it stops this Tuesday, November 3rd. Vote for open government. Vote Reber, Tigro, Geutreau and SwartzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-32131926168446138272009-10-29T13:33:36.985-04:002009-10-29T13:33:36.985-04:00anonymous 5:31 pm,
If you could see the big pictu...anonymous 5:31 pm,<br /><br />If you could see the big picture then you might be able to imagine a Reeves Park with an integrated library that would actually make the park better.<br /><br />The closing of one street will not make a big picture difference in the long run but improving Reeves Park will.<br /><br />Unfortunately some are so scared of change that they won't allow progress to happen. I think this addition would blend in beautifully with the park and the neighborhood. Within a year of completion all this negativity would be forgotten and we would all be celebrating the great new addition to our town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-42075289835800464452009-10-28T19:25:07.368-04:002009-10-28T19:25:07.368-04:00I LOVE THE LIBRARY!!! I will use it weekly whethe...I LOVE THE LIBRARY!!! I will use it weekly whether it is big or small. I am disturbed, however, by all of the negativity that my fellow citizens have expressed against it. ANY improvement that the library wants to make should be supported by this community, because it is about KNOWLEDGE. And folks, after you're gone from these little streets that you are so determined to never let change, the library will STILL be here...just like it was here before you ever got to Phoenixville. Support the legacy of the library and leave a wonderful place for those who are coming next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-32245286492119602702009-10-28T12:39:09.611-04:002009-10-28T12:39:09.611-04:00If the librarian was paid the standard wage of lib...If the librarian was paid the standard wage of librarians in Pennsylvania there would be plenty of money to stay open on Sundays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-29833307866712750762009-10-27T22:51:32.886-04:002009-10-27T22:51:32.886-04:00what is the point of closing the library on sunday...what is the point of closing the library on sundays?? realistically- how much will that actually save??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-39130860856903903392009-10-27T22:23:13.754-04:002009-10-27T22:23:13.754-04:00The only reason Wagner announced this on candidate...The only reason Wagner announced this on candidate night ,whereby 5 to 7 residents show up and the rest committee people for both parties is because he is losing this election next week and trying to save face. I know he is the council president and is the one to recieve this info but why didn't he hold it for a month like he did with the resignation of a Planning Commission member?<br /><br />It is clear that Henry is an opportunist and doesn't have the goodwill of all the residents in mind with hairbrained votes i.e. selling property for a dollar, the library and parking authrority issues.<br /><br />I for one will be watching next week to see how many library people are working the polls for Henry.<br /><br />I hope tonight someone on council makes a motion to get this sale of Second Ave off the table for a buck and let these arrogant people start all over again and do this by the way the rules are set up just like the rest of the average joe's have to follow instead of cramming a size 13 shoe on a size 8 foot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-33976530680585619332009-10-27T17:31:46.663-04:002009-10-27T17:31:46.663-04:00Karen Johns did nothing wrong other than attempt t...Karen Johns did nothing wrong other than attempt to protect her property and that of her neighbors. Do you really think that a building that large-going across the street and as high as the chimney - would not lower the property values of the houses on second street behind the library.<br /><br />In addition, there was the issue of the Reeves deed intent. I believe she was protecting that as well. It is easy to be critical while you are sitting on your sofa at home. Or perhaps you don't live in the area or even Phoenixville for that matter!<br /><br />What about the attempt to make Park Alley a street? What would that do to the property values in that neighborhood. <br /><br />SEE THE BIG PICTURE before being critical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-76421835447328840592009-10-27T16:21:53.944-04:002009-10-27T16:21:53.944-04:00What surprises me is that apparently the Library B...What surprises me is that apparently the Library Board did not investigate the finances necessary to build in the beginning. Therefore, I have to question their wisdom is wasting a great deal of money trying to get this plan approved. I suspect that amount could be around at least $1,000,000. I guess it is possible all of those involved to donate their services, but I sincerely doubt that.<br /><br />Imagine going into the library and seeing a sign that says "Closed Sundays due to financial constraints' and then thinking how do these people think they can afford at least $8,000,000 for a library!!! You really do have to wonder about the math!<br /><br />As tax payers don't you think that we should be informed of how much money was wasted?? And who was paid how much, ie architects, engineers, attorneys. etc.????<br /><br />Here we are with a deficit in the Borough budget and now we have wasteful spending by the Library Board. They should be held accountable. I think perhaps they forget they do have legal accountability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-56193562141211795862009-10-27T16:12:05.784-04:002009-10-27T16:12:05.784-04:00I am interested in knowing what percentage of the ...I am interested in knowing what percentage of the Library Board live in Phoenixville. It seems to me that since the library receives tax money from Phoenixville School District, that at least half of those on the board should reside in Phoenixville.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-30813128899718720572009-10-27T16:05:43.244-04:002009-10-27T16:05:43.244-04:00It's ain't over -- just on pause until the...It's ain't over -- just on pause until the money can be raised.<br /><br />It's just as much as issue for the Borough election today as it was next week -- especially as many of these people will be in office once the library comes back with the money in hand -- and we all know how "money in hand" talks in Phoenixville!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-85183757642511548042009-10-27T15:25:59.691-04:002009-10-27T15:25:59.691-04:00I have a library card, I utilize many of the servi...I have a library card, I utilize many of the services of the library on a regular basis, and I have been opposed to this proposal from the moment I understood it. <br /><br />How many times must it be said: It is not just a few neighbors in the immediate vicinity of the library who are opposed to this project? It is many neighbors in the vicinity of the library, and many residents throughout the Borough, and many library card holders, who are opposed to this "concept" proposal. <br /><br />How many times must it be said: We are not opposed to library expansion per se, we are opposed to a proposal with so many flaws (traffic, parking, Reeves Park, historic preservation, property values, safety) when other perfectly satisfactory options exist.<br /><br />How many times must it be said: This is a vanity project being imposed upon this neighborhood and this community by individuals who will not suffer the downside consequences of the current plan and who would never tolerate such a plan in their own neighborhoods.<br /><br />We have said, many times, that we are willing to work with the library to create a solution that meets the needs of both the community and the library. To date, our invitation has not been accepted. Mr. Kelley, Ms. Meadows, Ms. Ash, Ms. Mostek, Mr. Deveney, we are here, and our invitation stands.Michael Kammerdienernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-35979405717209374452009-10-27T14:00:56.719-04:002009-10-27T14:00:56.719-04:00It would be a mistake to set aside the library exp...It would be a mistake to set aside the library expansion issue in the upcoming Borough elections. The Library Board has not permanently withdrawn their proposal, and so long as there is a possibility of this proposal being resurrected, we need to continue to fight it. <br /><br />We need to vote ourselves, and get others out to vote, so that we get council members and school board members in office who will put this "concept" proposal to rest once and for all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-56282477627878239662009-10-27T13:47:12.889-04:002009-10-27T13:47:12.889-04:00Karen...do you even go to the library and check ou...Karen...do you even go to the library and check out things? It's easy to shoot down things if you never use them. You also say that your main focus is on the children, but it seems to me the main focus is on you and your feelings on the issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-19586374129766555682009-10-27T13:46:13.685-04:002009-10-27T13:46:13.685-04:00Karen, shame on you.
- many of your neighborsKaren, shame on you.<br />- many of your neighborsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-10052240710419559282009-10-27T13:37:26.090-04:002009-10-27T13:37:26.090-04:00Pretty sure pasd gave them an extra 3% this year. ...Pretty sure pasd gave them an extra 3% this year. Lot more than I got. How bout you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-86219150142419325742009-10-27T13:27:24.012-04:002009-10-27T13:27:24.012-04:00I guess this means with the upcoming borough counc...I guess this means with the upcoming borough council elections we can focus on other broader issues other than all focus being on the library expansion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-53930184676432385022009-10-27T12:49:19.227-04:002009-10-27T12:49:19.227-04:00If I remember correctly, the Library received a fu...If I remember correctly, the Library received a funding increase from the school district recently. Does anyone know the numbers involved? They get a very large percentage of their money from the school district, so I wonder if the money reason is really just something they are saying to save face. Admitting an idea is bad can be embarrassing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-23348144014138979112009-10-27T12:41:25.748-04:002009-10-27T12:41:25.748-04:00The plan is NOT dead! Only temporarily suspended ...The plan is NOT dead! Only temporarily suspended due to lack of money.<br /><br />When all copies of this plan are shredded, burned, and water soaked, and erased from the memory of all concerned, will I believe the plan is dead.A Phoenixville Taxpayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191991680554295039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-58106158580369944012009-10-27T12:32:07.820-04:002009-10-27T12:32:07.820-04:00Anonymous 11:05,
Do you really think it is possib...Anonymous 11:05,<br /><br />Do you really think it is possible to create a plan to build anything anywhere that "damages no one"?<br /><br />Obviously the answer is of course not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-58607139874477674562009-10-27T11:45:35.140-04:002009-10-27T11:45:35.140-04:00Folks. It's $6.5 million plus another $2 milli...Folks. It's $6.5 million plus another $2 million to furnish. Get with the program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-91761036428424463952009-10-27T11:09:47.955-04:002009-10-27T11:09:47.955-04:00I wonder how much the Phoenixville Public Library ...I wonder how much the Phoenixville Public Library Foundation paid for their lovely stationery with this statement at the bottom:<br /><br />"Remember the Phoenixville Public Library Foundation in your estate planing."<br /><br />And these folks want to lead a $6.5M expansion effort?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-17521358003996396672009-10-27T11:05:11.196-04:002009-10-27T11:05:11.196-04:00I wish that I could accept this news with unbridle...I wish that I could accept this news with unbridled delight and optimism, but I cannot. <br /><br />The letter from Ms. Ash to Mr. Wagner, and the comments of Mr. Kelley in the Pottstown Mercury article, suggest that the Library Foundation Board is only temporarily withdrawing its proposal. The letter and comments also make clear that the only consideration in the board's decision was a financial one.<br /><br />The Library Foundation Board, and library management, continue to misunderstand: The library serves the community, not the other way around. <br /><br />Until library leadership abandons once and for all this "concept" proposal, and until library leadership approaches the community and clearly says, "We have heard your concerns, and we want to work with you to create a plan that works for everyone and damages no one," I personally will continue to be vigilant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888510041198780859.post-54063173420436824802009-10-27T10:35:10.051-04:002009-10-27T10:35:10.051-04:00does anyone seriously believe a Wealthy Donor, is ...does anyone seriously believe a Wealthy Donor, is going to give money, to something that has DIVIDED the community??<br /><br />get real!!<br /><br />there must be something in the water of phoenixville!<br /><br />it's time to move on, and heal the wounds, that this board and council have createdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com