Why Take Your Trash To The Dump When You Can Just Dump It In The Stream Next To Pep Boys Like Everyone Else Does?

Kate Manizade Responds To Mr Jon Natelson’s Letter To The Editor

December 11, 2006
Editor, The Daily Times
One Times Square
115 E. Carroll Street
Salisbury, MD 21801

Dear Sir:

Mr Jon Natelson’s response to my LTE contained only one correct statement: his property has been under a BHZ Condemnation Order since July 2005, and under a Demolition Order since July 2006. He is being disingenuous by pointing out my error on the date of the standing Demolition Order, because he then doesn’t bother to clarify the situation.

After the Condemnation Order of 2005, his property has been the source of numerous nuisance calls to the Salisbury Fire and Police Departments, and has only recently been boarded up, providing minimal prevention of infestation by undesirables. There is no indication that he and Dzaman plan to have their eyesore down by the deadline of January 5, 2007. Again, I contend that no resident homeowner would have been granted the clemency that he and Michael Dzaman have received, and for them to require a TIF in order to demolish the property they have allowed to go blighted is to abuse the use of TIF laws.Kate Manizade

TONIGHT'S CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

Meeting #21 December 11, 2006 6:00 p.m.
City/County Government Office Building Room 301Convene

Lord=s Prayer - Pledge of Allegiance

Adoption of AgendaCertificates of Appreciation – Mayor Barrie P. Tilghman

November 27, 2006 Minutes 1

Resolution No. 1463 – adopting enhanced annexation procedures and principles – Planning and Zoning 2Director Jack Lenox/Mr. Chris Jukubiak

Award of Bids – Director of Internal Services Pam Oland 3

Public Hearing – Resolution No. 1464 - extending the TIF/STD for Village at Salisbury Lake – Director 4of Internal Services Pam Olandnd

Ordinance No. 2020 – 2reading – issuance of General Obligation Bonds – Director of Internal Services 5Pam Olandnd

Ordinance No. 2023 – 2reading – closing a portion of Healthway Drive – Public Works Director John 6Jacobs

Public Hearing – Resolution No. 1447 – West Road – Westwood and Sassafras Meadows Annexation – 7Mr. Clay Hall

Public Comments

Copies of the agenda items are available for reviewin the City Clerk’s OfficeRoom 305 - City/County Government Office Building410-548-3140oron the City’s web sitewww.ci.salisbury.md.us

The City Council reserves the right to go into closed session.

Proposed agenda items for December 18, 2006 (subject to change)• Resolution – establishing date for a public hearing – Dagsboro Road-Faith Baptist Church Annexationstreading – amending 15.26.110(A) of the Salisbury Municipal Code - non-compliance with State’s lead• Ordinance – 1abatement laws• Resolution – updating capacity and connection fee charges• Resolution – amending LOSAP benefits• Resolution – extending waiver of liens for 801-803 and 805 W. Main Street

Please Be Patient Today

Ladies & Gentlemen,

Blogger is giving me some real trouble loading photos today so please bare with me throughout the day. Thanking You In Advance, Joe

Do You Think The Downtown Plaza Could Use A Little Policing?

Poll Question

If you were on the City Council would you vote YES to annex Sassafras Meadows or NO to reject the annexation?
	Yes
	No

Poll Questions

Ladies & Gentlemen,

There have been comments made about polls on this Blog Site that have encouraged us to change things for the better. I encourage any one of you to attempt to vote for a second time on our poll and see what happens. You cannot vote twice on our polls unless you have a separate IP Address. Now, if you're that bored and you actually have access to an additional address, go for it.

There is a difference between "free" poll systems and ones that you pay for. The one that you pay for allows you to determine how often someone can vote throughout the year on any given poll. In our case we have set it up to only allow you to be able to respond once a year.

In the past we have had a couple of poll questions we forgot to set the meter on but we're getting the hang of things and our intentions are to have it set for once a year. I hope this allows everyone to understand that the results will be legitimate and accurate.

There's A Very Good Reason This Rope Is Blocking Off This Blacktop!

There's a retaining wall this parking lot sits up against that butts right up to a stream. Obviously the engineering of this parking lot was NOT approved by the City and there are a few sink holes already that could cause some pretty serious harm/damage if someone were to simply break the string holding up the flags attached.

It must be yet another FOB that can get away with no permits and or inspections and in the end this is what you get. Call me if you'd like to know where this parking lot is Barrie. Till then, I'll just watch it and see how long it takes to get even worse.

All Washed Up

I'm certain Mr. Alessi isn't aware of this campaign sign floating in the river. However, who's responsibility is it to clean it up?

Station 7 In Pittsville Officially Opens Monday!

During a "dry run" last night, Jennifer and I enjoyed some of the finest food we have ever eaten in our entire lifetime.

They came around with a bowl and you randomly chose what your appetizer was going to be, then your entree and then your desert. We had a rack of ribs and calamari for our appetizers, OMG! The ribs were the best ribs I had ever eaten!

Then came the entree. I had a 16 oz. ribeye. Folks, I have never had the pleasure of eating a finer piece of meat in my life! It was cooked to perfection, (IMO). Jennifer had a stuffed chicken breast that was out of this world! Gavin had a hot dog from the children's menu and it was HUGE! It also taste fantastic. Then came desert. We were already stuffed when this huge brownie was delivered with two scoops of ice cream on it. UNBELIEVABLE!

Once things started clearing out I was asked to stick around by Todd's mother and offer a toast upstairs in the bar area. I expressed just how proud I am of Todd & Carroll, That's Carroll with two (R's) and two (L's), an inside joke. Their vision was one thing but to achieve it the way they have done so, who couldn't and wouldn't be as proud of them as I am?

Folks, this is a place you'll visit and return time and time again. Trust me, "They'll make your drive to Pittsville well worth the trip." I see Station 7 as the next Old Mill of the Eastern Shore. The prices are LOWER than the chain restaurants but they have a personal touch. You have a Professional Chef cooking your food and there wasn't a single complaint.

I wish Carroll & Todd the very best of success. Without "ALL" of you however, they cannot survive. Please visit them and let them show you how a dining experience should be. Remember, they're ironing out the kinks as they get started.

I Tell Ya, I Get No Respect! No Respect I Tell Ya!

The Future Of The Salisbury WWTP Vehicles

Important Findings About Local Pipestem Annexations

Read it here before you go to the Council Meeting on Monday.

Who's More Lucky?

Mike? Denise? The County?

I'm leaving Salisbury

West Side Wisdom has a fantastic article about his relocation to Delaware.

A Very Interesting Link About TIF's Offered By "Neighborhood Resident"

This artticle is a perfect example as to why you shouldn't allow the City of Salisbury to offer any TIF's to Developers.

Poll Question

If you were on the City Council would you vote yes or no to current developer TIF's?
	Yes
	No

Time To Retire Some Poll Questions

Well, you have spoken and we have listened. Here is a rundown of results on some recent poll questions that have been posted over the past weeks.


Do you think the sludge pit at the WWTP should be removed immediately?
Results
Yes 80% 90
No 15% 17
Not Sure 5% 6
113 votes total


Where do you obtain your local news from?
Results
Television 26% 130
Newspaper 20% 102
Internet News Sites 25% 126
Blogs 29% 146
504 votes total


Would you like to see a County wide Law Enforcement Agency, including the City of Salisbury, Delmar, Fruitland and all other surrounding municipalitie
Results
Yes 70% 306
No 30% 134
440 votes total


If a candidate has a medical condition, such as MS, bi-polar disorder, cancer, etc. Should their condition be publicly reported?
Results
Yes 53% 153
No 47% 135
288 votes total


Have you ever been to a "strip club"? (Answer separated by sex)
Results
Male - Yes 55% 133
Male - No 10% 24
Female - Yes 14%35
Female - No 21% 52
244 votes total


Should you or should you not tell your best friends wife or husband if he or she is cheating on them?
Results
Yes 51% 122
No 49% 117
239 votes total


Do you think the chief of police and other emergency personnel should live
Results
within city limits 44% 112
within county limits 48% 121
outside county limits 8% 19
252 votes total


If a male employee urinated on a windshield to defrost it with female employees inside the vehicle you would...
Results
Have them arrested 15% 41
Terminate them immediately 37% 99
Keep them on and attend classes 3% 7
Laugh it off and let it go 45% 122
269 votes total


What do you believe the legal age should be for a child to use a gun for hunting?
Results
5-7 years old 9% 16
8-10 years old 16% 27
11-12 years old 24% 41
13-15 years old 26% 45
16-21 years old 26% 45
174 votes total


Blog Sites should post stories...
Results
once a week 11% 17
twice a week 4% 6
4 times a week 9% 14
everyday (7 times a week) 76% 120
157 votes total


Should slots be legalized in Maryland?
Results
Yes 80% 180
No 20% 44
224 votes total

Hunter Nelms Was A "No Show" (AWOL) At The Swearing In Of Mike Leiws

There was one individual I was looking high and low for at the swearing in ceremony for Mike Lewis and that was former Sheriff Hunter Nelms. I was sure the man would be there and I was completely wrong.

At one point I asked Mike Lewis, where the heck is Hunter Nelms? Mike replied, "Joe, I personally invited Hunter and I have no idea what happened to him." That being said, (IMO) his absence was very disrespectful.

I can't recall perfectly but I believe the Master of Ceremony Davis Ruark mentioned Hunter Nelms name and there was a standing ovation. After 20+ years of leading the Sheriffs Department you'd think he would have been there for his Officers and welcome the new Sheriff with open arms. After all, he's the one that retired and he wasn't voted out.

As I wish Hunter the very best life can offer and I'm grateful for all he has given, I'm disappointed in his final decision.

A Time For Giving

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