| Author | Message | ||
     Joanne Goldberg Citizen Username: Jpg1 Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2006 |
Did anybody catch Calabrese asking (while laughing) whether he "had to vote in favor of Bunnnys' annual application for a liquor license?" And then, after all of the Trustees voted in favor of all the other applications, Stacey proceeded to actually vote against the issuance of such a license to Bunnys? | ||
| susan1014 Supporter Username: Susan1014 Post Number: 1625 Registered: 3-2002 |
I don't suppose she gave any reason? (I'll keep my eyes open when I get around to watching the tape) | ||
| MHD Citizen Username: Mayhewdrive Post Number: 4291 Registered: 5-2001  |
Also, does anyone know what her "conflict of interest" is pertaining to one of the appointments last night that forced her to abstain from voting. I believe it was for the appointment of pool staff? | ||
| fiche Citizen Username: Fiche Post Number: 165 Registered: 3-2002 |
I couldn't believe my ears! It was Junior High revisited. Without any valid reason, she maligned Bunny's as an establishment worthy of license renewal. It was most likely a breach of her professional duties as a trustee. I was shocked and appalled. | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5490 Registered: 1-2004  |
Perhaps her reason has something to do with the 'demographics' of Bunny's? She is so unbelievable. | ||
| Phenixrising Citizen Username: Phenixrising Post Number: 1740 Registered: 9-2004  |
Perhaps it was Pizzaz's comment on another thread? Pizzaz There is plenty left to see. The incident needs to be fully disclosed. We haven't heard an official account of the situation that entails a homicide in our village. Was it robbery at the liquor store, or a bad drug deal that took its business to the afro hair salon? I think we all have a right to know. Oh, and Stacey if this is the changing demographics you refer to - then you can certainly kiss my white •••. | ||
| joel dranove Citizen Username: Jdranove Post Number: 627 Registered: 1-2006 |
Nah, why would that have anything to do with the vote? What goes around definitely doesn't come around in The Incomplete Village. jd | ||
| Sitoyan Citizen Username: Sitoyan Post Number: 177 Registered: 7-2004  |
It is well known that Calabrese is hostile toward the Pogany's because they often have challenged his shenanigans. He called for the police to arrest John Pogany recently because he applauded during the BOT meeting (other times when people have applauded he didn't stop them). But his spiteful remark last night in public showed how his distorted personal feelings and corrupt interests govern his presidency. As for Stacey Jenning's vote no surprise here; every time she opens her mouth she says something stupid that shows her ignorance. She has taken the SID issue so personal - for whatever reason - that in her defense for it she sounds utterly incongruous. But hey, these are the people we chose to govern us! We deserve them. | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1549 Registered: 5-2005  |
I would certainly hope that it was for "other" reasons that pizzaz's post. Believe me, I don't want there to be "other reasons" any more than anyone else, but more importantly, I certainly do not want to think that one of our elected officials is making their votes for our village, personal.... they should be above this. | ||
| Sheena Collum SHU Citizen Username: Sheena_collum Post Number: 733 Registered: 4-2005  |
She didn't vote against it, she abstained, there's a difference. | ||
| MHD Citizen Username: Mayhewdrive Post Number: 4294 Registered: 5-2001 |
Also, does anyone know what her "conflict of interest" is pertaining to one of the appointments last night that forced her to abstain from voting. I believe it was for the appointment of pool staff? Jennings is out of control. Last night she also had the nerve to laugh while Dan Goldberg was questioning why the Village lost a $40,000 Grant. I didn't realize there was something funny about that. | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1550 Registered: 5-2005 |
I didn't see that part of the meeting, whether she abstained or voted my comment stands. Voting should be done on an objective basis, personal issues/beliefs etc should not come into it. Probably hard in some circumstances, but that's all part of the job. | ||
| Glock 17 Citizen Username: Glock17 Post Number: 1270 Registered: 7-2005  |
hehehe, that oughta teach Bunny's to serve nasty, thin, dry pizza. | ||
| Sitoyan Citizen Username: Sitoyan Post Number: 178 Registered: 7-2004 |
Soparents, You are a dreamer of you believe what you just wrote. All our elected officials are there to satisfy their egos or their pockets or both. In the process, anyone who stands in their way becomes an obstacle to eliminate in whatever way possible. Pizzaz challenged Stacey to kiss his white derriere, Trustee Jennings votes to not renew his liquor license. It's called tit-for-tat. So there. | ||
| Phenixrising Citizen Username: Phenixrising Post Number: 1742 Registered: 9-2004 |
Soparents, Sorry, but my response was a bit of sarcasm in response to JTA's comment about "demographics". I doubt that Stacey abstained because of his callous comments. However, it would interesting to know the reasoning. | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1551 Registered: 5-2005 |
No apology needed..... I'm not a dreamer I am a realist, but one with hope. I know that there is never going to be a total solution to every problem... I'm not as vocal as some others. I'm not surrounded by facts and figures, I don't have the recall of BOT meetings some 5 years ago, but I admire ANYONE I see stand up for this town. I didn't hear Jennings laugh and someone was sitting in front of me so I couldn't see her, but then I heard Mr.Goldberg ask her is she found something funny... I don't understand that there could be any instance when losing 40K that was within our grasp and then gone, could be funny.. phenixrising - i'd like to know the reason too. | ||
| Stuart0628 Citizen Username: Stuart0628 Post Number: 277 Registered: 2-2003 |
"All our elected officials are there to satisfy their egos or their pockets or both." While I'm not sure this is 100% true, it is true enough to be disturbing. This problem is not unique to South Orange, of course, but we want to do our best to address it here. What would it take to break this cycle? Candidates would need to step forward who: o Want to serve the public (in the truest sense of the word), and are not looking for power or money in the process (Ask not what South Orange can do for you...); o Are skilled in the arts of negotiation and consensus building; o Have the time to devote to this; o Do not have material conflicts of interest; o Are electable (i.e., haven't alienated one half of town or the other, and if they have run before, did not get trounced); o Have the resources and the stomach and the personality to campaign effectively. It's going to be hard to find 3 BOT candidates + 1 VP candidate with all six attributes, but the way to break this cycle of incompetence is to change the individual thinking on the Board about what it means to be a Trustee, by installing those who "get it". It seems self-evident. But how do we get there? | ||
| crabby Citizen Username: Crabbyappleton Post Number: 699 Registered: 1-2004 |
You actually have to find these people and then get a huge group behind them. Your last election had what? 7 people running? THere were too many fragmented factions. So the result was Calabrese's group got elected plus Eric. Go into the election unified. Get a grass roots thing going. Door to door kind of thing. Educate the voters. Be unified and get the word out on the street. Now git. | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1552 Registered: 5-2005 |
No, not a dreamer - a realist who expects/wants things to be done the right way. Stuart0628 phrased it correctly... I didn't | ||
| bets Supporter Username: Bets Post Number: 23387 Registered: 6-2001  |
Stacey did laugh at Dan's question about the grant, and she interrupted me when I asked if any merchants in town actually supported the SID. That's what prompted me to ask the trustees to treat citizens with respect instead of interrupting and ridiculing them. | ||
| MHD Citizen Username: Mayhewdrive Post Number: 4298 Registered: 5-2001 |
Here is the video clip of both Calabrese & Jennings mocking the liquor license for Bunny's. Watch at the end, where Calabrese even says "I hear they water down the liquor" and then giggles like a schoolgirl when he realized the microphone & camera are on. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45e92zemoEM I hope Bunny's takes legal action against them personally for slander. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave  Post Number: 9989 Registered: 4-1997  |
Can't ask for better evidence than a government video. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 9990 Registered: 4-1997 |
Village President Calabrese striking the classic "Ohmygodimessedup" pose  | ||
| vermontgolfer Supporter Username: Vermontgolfer Post Number: 476 Registered: 12-2002 |
What that saying, PRICELESS! | ||
| sbenois Supporter Username: Sbenois Post Number: 15216 Registered: 10-2001  |
Pizzaz, good luck with the law suit. | ||
| Soparents Citizen Username: Soparents Post Number: 1560 Registered: 5-2005 |
You know that feeling when you know something is going to come back and haunt you? Well, that is the look on your face when the realisation sets in. | ||
| sbenois Supporter Username: Sbenois Post Number: 15217 Registered: 10-2001 |
He ought to resign immediately. | ||
| Mike Matterly Citizen Username: Ittakesavillage Post Number: 63 Registered: 4-2005 |
Great 2 step by Trustee Rosen when a citizen asked about 'the hole' created by the lack of (tax revenue) caused by the painfully slow process at the downtown sites where older buildings had been demolished. The question pushed towards - "why are we spending any $ on non-essential items (such as the sculpture) when the schools, village hall & library are in need of repair and we spend $ on fancy curbs, etc." Great point by a concerned citizen and typical brush off and dismissal by a trustee! | ||
| phd6786 Citizen Username: Phd6786 Post Number: 33 Registered: 3-2006  |
Calabrese's comments on tape are outrageous. Bunny's should file a law suit against Calabrese for defamation, slander, and abuse of governmental powers. This action of him in public shows the contempt he has for the community, and the corruption that power has bred in him. He thinks of himself as untouchable. He must be removed. Here is a chance to do it. | ||
| Spitz Supporter Username: Doublea Post Number: 1818 Registered: 3-2003 |
The Village should not be responsible for his legal fees if a defamation lawsuit is filed against him. | ||
| Matt Foley Citizen Username: Mattfoley Post Number: 712 Registered: 6-2004  |
What a friggin clown. | ||
| sbenois Supporter Username: Sbenois Post Number: 15218 Registered: 10-2001 |
This tape ought to be sent to the local news channels. | ||
| growler Citizen Username: Growler Post Number: 973 Registered: 11-2001  |
Holy stupidity! That whole process seemed like a joke to him. And for the record, I've never felt that any martini I have had there has been watered down. Maybe poured short but always made up for the HUGE (and when I say huge I mean bathtub size big) next one ordered. Good luck with what happens next. Maybe this will be the final nail in the coffin. | ||
| Hank Zona Supporter Username: Hankzona Post Number: 5755 Registered: 3-2002 |
embarrassing or sad...take your pick | ||
| Spitz Supporter Username: Doublea Post Number: 1819 Registered: 3-2003 |
Calabrese's comment about "watering down the drinks" is no longer in the video clip provided in MHD's post. | ||
| MHD Citizen Username: Mayhewdrive Post Number: 4304 Registered: 5-2001 |
Spitz, Not sure if you are simply trying to get more people to watch the video, but in fairness, Calabrese's comment IS still there in living color. (The video is hosted on a 3rd party site so it will not disappear. However, it'll be interesting to see if it is removed from the Village website) | ||
| Steve Hickson Citizen Username: Shickson Post Number: 42 Registered: 4-2006  |
Memo to Bill and the BOT from a concerned citizen: You should not be dissing ANY viable business in this town---especially one the sits directly across South Orange Avenue from an EMPTY lot (Beifus) and an EMPTY Crackhouse (TBD Garden of Eden Store). Bunny's is a vibrant, viable establishment which provides a great local personality, feel and culture for this town. Please try and get something, anything constructive done. We're looking at a hefty tax increase next year---I'm new to this town but can already tell that folks are getting pissed. Irresponsible comments on televised BOT meetings about our businesses does not help your cause. Try to bring this town together---not divide it---is that possible? | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5498 Registered: 1-2004 |
Staurt- I know of at least 2 people who would fit what you listed. One of whom I know is interested. I also know there is a group of people quietly working on getting a team together to run. Something I might want to suggest - IF there are people interested in taking back our town, someone needs to set up a private message board, on yahoo perhaps. Only those willing to use their real names would be allowed to join the group. This way current members of the BOT will not know what the game plan is... | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5499 Registered: 1-2004 |
crabby- I agree with you we need to take actin! There is one segment of the population people have to make more aware of what's happening. The senior citizens! I'm willing to be a good number of them living in the building by the library use Bill to fill their prescriptions. Do you think they ever hear the other side? No. I doubt many of them go to or watch the BOT meetings. And even less are on MOL. If you get the seniors voting for new people they might have a better chance of ousting the incumbents. | ||
| Just The Aunt Supporter Username: Auntof13 Post Number: 5500 Registered: 1-2004 |
It's still there as of now. I just watched it. Leslie please file a lawsuit against him!!! |
