Changes for West Seneca, you want

[erlyrizr1]

Jokester, are you a disciple? Psycho's a big boy and can take care of himself.

[Psycho1]

Psych, whats Up with that last post? Since I've been visiting these sights, you have held court as "the chosen one" from all your cronies. Now, you get challenged and want to get out of dodge. Your last sentence is priceless. Why is it pointless? Because you say so? Falling off your horse? Town watchdog? Someone has called you on the carpet and you want a truce. Whew, is that disappointing. Well true colors always come out in the end and you are beginning to fade to black. All because you're not used to being in position where you have to defend your posts. Good job Eb.

No not dodging, Eb will never be satisfied no matter what I say. My posts are based on attendance at Town Board meetings, research, affiliation with other who care, and open discussion with those on the inside. Eb seems to thrive on confrontation without opinion. I love a spirited debate on issues, but when the opposition presents nothing but criticism, how do you carry on a dialog?
If I say the earth is round, he'll question my source. The sky is blue, he'll ask exactly what shade. This makes the topic pointless. If anyone has an opinion contrary to mine, GREAT! Let's meet over coffee or a beer and discuss our differences, maybe we'll find common ground.

For the record, there have been numerous FOIA requests filed to acquire information. The Clark administration has been less than cooperative in their response. But what we do have is telling, and the basis of my many posts. I have openly criticized the board at board meetings and in other forums.

I'm involved, and I have formulated opinions that may not be shared in these forums, and that's fine with me. My question to my detractors is, do you go to the Town Board meetings, and are you involved with any of the groups working to make West Seneca a better community? What exactly are you doing to improve our community?

If that makes me the Sheriff of WS, fine. At least I'm not sitting on the sidelines saying " someone should do something"!!!

[Spirit of Ebenezer]

Hey Psycho, or is it Mike ? I could be wrong about that, it doesn't matter anyway, I'm busy now, be back tomorrow.

[Pumpkinhead]

On the topic of solutions to the potential problems of patronage employees, Americorps, etc., are these civil service jobs? If they are hired by the Town, are they automatically union?

[wantabe]

AmeriCorps positions are not civil service. They are paid strictly with grant money. Full time positions in town are civil service jobs with the white collar union. Blue collar employees do not have to take civil service exams for their jobs but they are in the union.

[Psycho1]

Hey Psycho, or is it Mike ? I could be wrong about that, it doesn't matter anyway, I'm busy now, be back tomorrow.

Call me what you want, Psyc, Mike, Fred, Tom, a**hole, sh*t head, just don't call me late for dinner or last call. Look forward to hearing from you. Wanna get a beer? Metzger's, Gordy's, Flattery's, you name it.

[Pumpkinhead]

I am surprised that M R E S hasn't chimed in, now that the election is over, to add thoughts on what he/she would change.....

[Psycho1]

I am surprised that M R E S hasn't chimed in, now that the election is over, to add thoughts on what he/she would change.....

You're right, along with some of the other pre-election regulars. Cgood, Gia, etc. Well, they either don't feel there's anything to talk about, or have changed their names.

[FisherRd]

You're right, along with some of the other pre-election regulars. Cgood, Gia, etc. Well, they either don't feel there's anything to talk about, or have changed their names.

My guess is they just retired a name or two...

[Psycho1]

Despite how others interpret my writings, the point I've attempted to make in this thread is really a simple one. The new Town Board has a great deal of work ahead of them. Believe me, I understand this will not be an overnight fix, it will take a great deal of time to change what has been done over 16 years. The only request I have, and all kidding aside, is that they stay true to the campaign platforms they ran on.

While it won't happen immediately, the new board can place the owners of run down properties, both business and private, on notice that they need to clean them up, or there will be consequences. There may even be existing guidelines, codes, or laws in place that simply need better enforcement.

The new board, in time, will need to review the budget that was just approved and eliminate duplicative services, purchases, and personnel where applicable and practical. Review the bidding process to see that it is done fair & properly, and that WS receives the best deal possible. They may want to consider approving an amended budget at some point during the year.

It will not be easy, and they are sure to run into pressure from those who were in the good graces of the previous administration. I trust they will stand resolute in this endeavor, and work for the citizens, as they promised.

Read into this what you will, but don't over analyze it, it's not complicated.

[Pumpkinhead]

The Town Board is supposed to have the financial responsibility to the people. That is number one priority. Cheektowaga has more than twice as many people yet they only have two town attorneys. Why does WS have 3 - WASTE, PATRONAGE.

[erlyrizr1]

Fisher, how right you are. It's good to see that someone else recognizes that some of these people are two or three of the same. Thanks for your keen eye.

[Pumpkinhead]

And probably candidates as well....

Back to the thread topic, I reread some of the ideas and there are a lot of issues that should be discussed but it doesn't seem like the Town Board has any public discussions about these topics. Maybe add to the list that Wally should hold a town forum every month to discuss issues. It seems to me that the end of the town board meetings are one-way discussions and the town board only answers the person if they like the person speaking, if they have an answer, or if it is a topic that they can't get away with ignoring.

[The Jokester]

Accountability is number one. I agree with having a town forum once a month where we can really voice our concerns, issues, opinions and even thanks for a good job done.

That's the reason I also support the work of Psycho1. Political plays have always tried to beat anyone down that is trying to get a righteous point across. It's like being called into a meeting at work, after a bunch of lay-offs, and being asked by your manager, in front of their manager, if you think your manager is doing a good job. You're on shaky ground as you ask yourself who signs your paycheck. Of course, even if you think your manager is an incompetent dolt or pulling a power play, you're going to answer in the affirmative, even if you don't believe it.

Many in West Seneca, particularly those in position of power, have used this type of control for too long. Psycho1 is trying to hold them accountable, asking people to send in information, examples and such. Those who seem to oppose his work are like that manager in attempting to hold the truth back from the people. If there are no concerns, if there is no illegal activity, there should be no adverse commentary or chiding from anyone. Instead, we should all say, "Well, this happened..." or just let him/her go on with the research.

Get what I mean?

[MR E S 1]

I am surprised that M R E S hasn't chimed in, now that the election is over, to add thoughts on what he/she would change.....

.....but it's nice that you remembered me.

What's left to say ?

The ball's in the new boards court for awhile

It couldn't have went any better as far as I'm concerned.

Paul Clark's fall from grace will last forever and has been glorious to see.

The yes men, Osmanski and Hicks are gone.

Tim Greenan isn't far behind.

Things are actually looking rosy in West Seneca.

Despite some negative stuff, I'm glad Sheila Meegan won.

Mark Lazzara isn't.

I still read the posts regularly.

I'm very content to lay low and sit on the sidelines in here.

In about another year and half I'll get antsy again.

Three down, two to go.