Print

[Professor H]

I was starting more specific -  Munson park   but figured this could expand to others...

Was talking with a former Mayor that was involved in the purchase of the land now covering part of Custer Airport and Munson Park.   

The name of the park was supposed to include  Raymond and Elsie Knapp   the people who sold the land much less than what a developer would have paid... 

The former mayor  Dick Seib  has an interesting story of how Munson who was on the city council (or commission back then) actually voted against the purchase in a political move not against the purchase but to spite another council person - and the City almost lost 50K  on the move... 

I find it funny that later a park he supposedly voted against is named after him

I'm researching to find the minutes where he voted against the purchase - 

I knew the Knapps  and would like to rectify the error and give the name legacy a visit. 

Not sure why we name parks after Mayors anyway...   If they seek remembrance -   maybe one park with a plaque like we do for veterans -   call it Politicians park   

[Monroe Native]

We should rename it after John Iacoangeli who was all for running a public road through it so Tony Sacco could build more overpriced cheap houses in the back of Frenchman's Bend.

That guy is a tool.

How much does he still owe the city over his failed restaurant?  How much did he sell the liquor license for?

Can't believe some of the people that get elected in Monroe.

[Professor H]

Maybe a corner of the battlefield or a place outside the $1   Ice rink...     I'm all for politicians park -  and then go about renaming the parks for actual people who did things not for fame or power...

[Monroe Native]

Maybe a corner of the battlefield or a place outside the $1   Ice rink...     I'm all for politicians park -  and then go about renaming the parks for actual people who did things not for fame or power...

Then the politicians want to start a committee to decide how much more tax paying parcels to buy up and take off the tax rolls so they can build the battlefield corridor.

The best part of that was do they want citizens from Monroe - who donated the $1 per year ice rink, and is reducing their tax base to serve?  Nope - they wanted Canadians, and Indians, and township stakeholders. 

If I still lived in that city I would be ready to pass a recall petition on this group.

The best part - the politicians were talking about their legacy as they discussed the committee.

If I was you I'd be worried about my Pension and Healthcare with this group in charge.

[Professor H]

Then the politicians want to start a committee to decide how much more tax paying parcels to buy up and take off the tax rolls so they can build the battlefield corridor.

The best part of that was do they want citizens from Monroe - who donated the $1 per year ice rink, and is reducing their tax base to serve?  Nope - they wanted Canadians, and Indians, and township stakeholders. 

If I still lived in that city I would be ready to pass a recall petition on this group.

The best part - the politicians were talking about their legacy as they discussed the committee.

If I was you I'd be worried about my Pension and Healthcare with this group in charge.

They can't touch the Pension -  which is a good thing.      Everyone is waiting for the "free" healthcare aren't they?    Medicare for all -  and just when I'm close to qualifying

Still haven't found the old minutes for Munson parks purchase...   

[blue2]

There is so much talk about free healthcare without any specifics.  Everyone is led to believe it's the poor guy living in the intercity that doesn't get healthcare but im pretty sure that isn't the case.  They seem to all be on Medicaid.  Or just go to the hospital and don't pay the bill.  It's the working guy in lower paying jobs with a family that can't afford it.

[SidecarFlip]

Ever time I go North on Dixie past Baker Welding and go under the bridge, I chuckle.

One thing about Monroe, if you don't have some kind of game going down, you ain't didily squat.  Sort of like the fair board and the MCRC.

[blue2]

Fair Board and MCRC.  We sure are well represented in Monroe County.

[Professor H]

I found the minutes from 1970

Munson voted against the park twice! 

Resolution 232   June 29, 1970
Resolved, that the Monroe City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and serve a notice of election to Purchase upon Raymond and Elsie Knapp pursuant to paragraph 3 of that certain Option to Purchase accepted and approved by the Monroe City Commission in its meeting held on June 1, 1970. 

Ayes:  Mignano, Mackin, MGreevy
Nays:  Munson, Soncrant

The City attorney stated that a 2/3 majority is necessary for passage. Therefore the resolution was not adopted.

Resolution 236    July 13, 1970
Resolved, that the Monroe City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare and serve a notice of election to Purchase upon Raymond and Elsie Knapp pursuant to paragraph 3 of that certain Option to Purchase accepted and approved by the Monroe City Commission in its meeting held on June 1, 1970.

Ayes:  Mignano, Mackin, McGreevy, Foshag, Sieb
Nays: Munson, Soncrant

Carried

[SidecarFlip]

I see the MCRC made Bronco McCart a daytime supervisor.  Guess management expertise isn't needed to advance there.  The clown cannot even drive a truck properly as evidenced by the upset on Summerfield Road between LuLu and Ida West a couple years back. Deposited a load of road salt in a home owner's front yard.

[Monroe Native]

I see the MCRC made Bronco McCart a daytime supervisor.  Guess management expertise isn't needed to advance there.  The clown cannot even drive a truck properly as evidenced by the upset on Summerfield Road between LuLu and Ida West a couple years back. Deposited a load of road salt in a home owner's front yard.

Does this mean that Bronco's pro boxing career is over?

Bronco will make a great supervisor.

He can tell the others what NOT to do.