Update: 5/8/2010 – 11am – Updated the reason of resignation of a board member.
Generally speaking this was a quiet meeting. There was no votes, nothing of great significance, other than lots of great announcements, so lets recap what did happen.
Upon arrival we were handed a printed copy of comments made on the resurrection post, specifically comments being made criticizing the CCD director. It promised to be a good meeting at that point.
Here is the rundown:
A board member did resign in response to last meeting, and Charlie Hogan was introduced as a replacement to an actual three cheers of Hip Hip Horray. Correction: “it was based on the negativity of this website: from the “grabber” headlines to the content that many feel is detrimental to our community”. “Charlie Hogan on board, but he did not replace that member, he replaced a member who had previously resigned for health reasons, after serving many years.”
Right off the bat it was announced that YES the property owners were going to split the meeting into two sessions. The first session was being called a no Gerritsenbeach.net, Camera allowed session, dubbed the “business session”. Then they will go into the “public session” for elected officials and new business. This is strange because it was announced that this course of action was not going to happen. More strange so that these are publicly announced meetings.
After announcement there was as a brief “pile on”, to have Gerritsenbeach.net shut off the camera which was reluctantly complied with. In a bit of a twist, John Walsh, the board member who was pushing for a legal means to shut us down for good, said that maybe the camera should be on for the beginning part of the meeting for people that are unable to attend. Which we agree with.
Here are my notes from that part of the meeting you didn’t see. (THIS WAS A JOKE)
After the “business session” was over which was only the treasures report. The treasurer left the room in an apparent protest. The 61st precinct got up to bat after that.
61st Precinct
- The 61st wants you to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious by calling 911.
- There were 15 summonses were issued in the past month at Seba Ave Park for being in the park after 2am.
- 911 vs 311
- If its strictly a noise complaint (parties)call 311
- If you see quads in the park call 911 especially if there is ballgames going on.
- Kids hanging out on the corner and being disorderly call 911
- Next wednesday there will be Community Council meeting at the precinct
Jemal Discussion
- The property owners did discuss the current situation with Jemal but added that apparently two businesses are being run illegally on Lacon Court. (more on this soon).
- A King Kong Tree Removal and Chipping company has already been shut down but is ignoring the buildings department. and another business run by an “Izzy” that is renting boat slips and operating a boat canvas operation.
It was also announced that the DEC did in fact try and fine Jemal but there is some question about if Jemals name is on certain deeds, it might be danzas name. DEC can not reach the owner.
Community Gardens
The community gardens is looking for volunteers to mow their lawn.
Upcoming Events
- Marty Golden Save the Bus Rally – Wednesday, May 19, 2010 7:00 p.m. – Xaverian High School Auditorium
- Kiddie Beach Opening Day and Parade – June 6th Gerritsen and Whitney
- Memorial Day Parade – May 31st – Burnett and Whitney
- White Island Meeting – Thursday May 13th – Matthews Knights of Columbus
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White island is public land
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Does anyone listen to the Dept of Buildings ?
KingKong probably has a Parks Depart contract until Parks stops them they ain't going to stop
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You people are all crazy with all of this how disappointing!
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I would like to join the GB Property Owners Assoc. but cannot find out where to get an application. Could someone please let me know where to get one. Thank you
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Do you live in Gerritsen Beach?
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First, I must correct the editor: We did not have a resignation "in response to last meeting". You give yourself too much credit. The resignation was based on the negativity of this website: from the "grabber" headlines to the content that many feel is detrimental to our community.
We are very pleased to have Charlie Hogan on board, but he did not replace that member, he replaced a member who had previously resigned for health reasons, after serving many years. As for the manner in which the agenda was held, that is the business of the GBPOA Chairperson to determine, following the guidelines in the organizational "By-Laws".
You were made aware of that prior to the meeting, and agreed to the terms.
It is and for this meeting, was, in the interest of an orderly meeting, up to the Chairman to determine. Yes, it was to have the Treasurer's report made to the members. Yes, the treasurer, and many others in our community, were upset with some of the outrageous comments about a woman in this community who is devoted to her church and beloved by many.
The Treasurer has as much right to walk out of the meeting if she is opposed to the use of a camera, as may be your Constitutional right to attend a public meeting with a camera. Although that may be legally challenged by someone sometime in the future.
Given those circumstances, it was agreed she would make her report before the camera went on, and then leave.
To J.D.: A membership form is available in "Our News" and as of late Saturday, in Ice Cream U Scream, on Gerritsen Avenue.
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Yes, the treasurer, and many others in our community, were upset with some of the outrageous comments about a woman in this community who is devoted to her church and beloved by many.
Her church ??? isn't that part of the reasons things were written, its not any one persons church, it's ALL of ours, EVERYONES church
Beloved by many, that clearly does not say all or most
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