tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8071780314831143479..comments2024-03-29T07:30:32.810-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Bethlehem Township Comm'rs Ponder Public Comment PolicyBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29671902796851721562015-04-10T15:27:22.059-04:002015-04-10T15:27:22.059-04:00Why do people elect two rabidly pro-development co...Why do people elect two rabidly pro-development commissioners and then complain about all the development and traffic in the township?? Get rid of Hudak and Zawarski and there is a good chance there won't be as much to complain about.<br />Go to any commissioners meeting and see for yourself how gonzo these two are. It's rather disgusting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53550110528329050822015-04-09T17:06:40.415-04:002015-04-09T17:06:40.415-04:00In my experience Mr. Hudak isn't listening eve...In my experience Mr. Hudak isn't listening even when people are allowed to speak.<br />Perhaps he's reading Robertsons Rules of Order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1075910308185416832015-04-09T09:42:04.365-04:002015-04-09T09:42:04.365-04:00Rumor has it that Commish Z is looking down every ...Rumor has it that Commish Z is looking down every possible alley for votes. He must be worried...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54029999938919818132015-04-09T09:25:49.332-04:002015-04-09T09:25:49.332-04:009:21, I find it incredible that, two months before...9:21, I find it incredible that, two months before an election in which two different people are running against him, Marty would propose limiting the rights of the citizens who come before them. Incredible. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70410872204366423402015-04-09T09:23:25.309-04:002015-04-09T09:23:25.309-04:005:53 - Agreed. I'd actually ask the Township...5:53 - Agreed. I'd actually ask the Township to RAISE taxes and fix the damn roads. Horrible. All over the Township.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32385063890764311162015-04-09T09:21:17.741-04:002015-04-09T09:21:17.741-04:00You are entitled to your own opinion about Zawarsk...<i>You are entitled to your own opinion about Zawarski, but he is pretty good about being there. Hudak drives me nuts with his statement, but he works at his job and is prepared for every meeting. </i><br /><br />I'm not commenting on Zawarski's attendance but on his raising the issue of limiting public comment. His remarks indicate someone who cannot be bothered to spend any more time than is absolutely necessary even if it is to hear from citizens. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53234435292273274252015-04-08T20:55:50.955-04:002015-04-08T20:55:50.955-04:00Lighthouse, Lee Snover told me press and even bott...Lighthouse, Lee Snover told me press and even bottom-feeding bloggers can go. But if it conflicts with County Council, I have to cover that. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33782927438098576312015-04-08T20:53:23.427-04:002015-04-08T20:53:23.427-04:00@11:28,
That has been the rumor since he filed his...@11:28,<br />That has been the rumor since he filed his petition. The address he used on his paperwork doesn't even exist. The number he used would be the yellow house at the corner of William Penn and Farmersville. According to county property records, that building is part of a consolidated lot at a different address.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73469675704128732082015-04-08T20:40:45.354-04:002015-04-08T20:40:45.354-04:00Just to follow up on my initial comment: While not...Just to follow up on my initial comment: While not a "debate" of the 8 Republican candidates, there will be a "candidates forum" that will include a Q & A session on April 16th at NCC in room 130. It will be put on by the NCRC and will include the GOP candidates for BT Commissioner, County Districts 3 an 4, and Scomillio for NorCo judge. Don't know how much substantive Q & A opportunity there will be to differentiate from each other, but at least it is an opportunity for interested primary voters. Hopefully the press/bloggers are invited to report on? Lighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346747286241817118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50074038630464751252015-04-08T20:14:42.316-04:002015-04-08T20:14:42.316-04:00Palmer is upgrading their park with $1,000,000 in ...Palmer is upgrading their park with $1,000,000 in improvementsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7896317565191596102015-04-08T20:12:47.309-04:002015-04-08T20:12:47.309-04:005:53. I guess you go from meeting to meeting so y...5:53. I guess you go from meeting to meeting so you know. In today's Express times they stated they are upgrading their sports facility to the tune of $1,000,000 and no one says boo. Bethlehem Township want to do an improvement to a park that is long overdue with grant funding and the world goes bonkers. You people are nuts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2377695242699233782015-04-08T17:53:28.382-04:002015-04-08T17:53:28.382-04:00That Board is perhaps one of the worst in the Vall...That Board is perhaps one of the worst in the Valley. The Township is always in the news seemingly screwing up things and not getting things right. They also spend like there is no tomorrow on things that are not needed. Their roads are in horrible shape. Why not get grants and fix and pave the roads? What about the traffic jams on William Penn Highway? What about the dust from new development? Why ink sweetheart deals with the unions? Why not let dogs be in the park with their owners? It is time for change and the best thing that can happen is that all of the incumbents are voted out. Things could not get any worse!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40841692642790041762015-04-08T17:45:47.976-04:002015-04-08T17:45:47.976-04:00Elected to office in your community and only what ...Elected to office in your community and only what to give 3 to 5 minutes to the people who elected you. What a Power Trip, with the amount of people who go to your local meetings give them the time they need. How about if they pay 1/3 or 1/5 of there Taxes. Vote out the people who won't let you speak. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84005348337020526862015-04-08T13:22:28.209-04:002015-04-08T13:22:28.209-04:005 might be better but 3 is too short. Almost every...5 might be better but 3 is too short. Almost every person gets cut off. Before I was a Commissioner I found it very annoying as a resident.<br /><br />Speaking at a meeting can be very intimidating for people who don't do it often. Get up out of your seat, stand in front of a formal dias, at a podium, speak into a microphone with a ticking clock knowing that media could quote you. Pretty daunting.<br /><br />I speak in front of ppl all the time and I found it intimidating as a resident.Ron Beitlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733220566253915497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23178050629632537442015-04-08T11:28:04.985-04:002015-04-08T11:28:04.985-04:00Breslin never has lived in Bethlehem Township. H...Breslin never has lived in Bethlehem Township. He lives in upper bucks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23033318868370142912015-04-08T11:16:54.012-04:002015-04-08T11:16:54.012-04:00If they want to limit public input, then they need...If they want to limit public input, then they need to hold Mr. Hudak accountable when he says "...and that's all I have to say".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60550375713351916672015-04-08T09:37:31.900-04:002015-04-08T09:37:31.900-04:00"Lee Snover should have ran she gives plenty ...<em>"Lee Snover should have ran she gives plenty of time for all comments. "</em><br /><br />She is one of the best persons I've ever seen at running a meeting. Perhaps the best. But she won't run. Probably too shy. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19524600674827766982015-04-08T09:35:31.220-04:002015-04-08T09:35:31.220-04:00"Zawarski, if you can't be bothered with ...<em>"Zawarski, if you can't be bothered with the time commitment, don't run for office. "</em><br /><br />You are entitled to your own opinion about Zawarski, but he is pretty good about being there. Hudak drives me nuts with his statement, but he works at his job and is prepared for every meeting. <br /><br />Breslin's attendance is becoming a concern. My guess is that his attendance at exec sessions and budget hearings is even more spotty. Tme for a RTK. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10374577990037308292015-04-08T09:31:45.144-04:002015-04-08T09:31:45.144-04:00Ron, I don't think anyone has a problem with a...Ron, I don't think anyone has a problem with a time limit. What people like Glagola or Davis find troublesome isx the possibility they can be ambushed by someone after their right to comment has passed, with all kinds of outrageous statements they are unable to rebut. If a developer presents a plan, people should be able to comment after his presentation and before the vote. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38149573960142564282015-04-08T09:05:20.194-04:002015-04-08T09:05:20.194-04:00I agree with 8:25 why are these people serving and...I agree with 8:25 why are these people serving and running if it is an inconvenience to them. We need to start a petition calling on Breslin to resign. This is what the local tea party gave us ; a no show. Oh, but he wont miss one of their meetings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57052451132454193332015-04-08T08:31:54.540-04:002015-04-08T08:31:54.540-04:005 minutes! That's very generous. In Lower Mac ...5 minutes! That's very generous. In Lower Mac by policy we limit to 3 min. The manager even has an electronic timer. Time starts when you begin speaking and very loudly starts beeping (even if your in mid-sentence) as your time elapses. I've never seen one person keep their train of thought through it. At that point Commissioners can allow more time or cut you off.<br /><br />I'm not a fan of that part of our policy. Yes, we have redundant comments sometimes. But ya know what? That's part of the job.<br /><br />Rest of our policy I'm ok with. We allow comments on non-agenda items beginning and end of meeting. And we do allow and encourage comments on all motions. Motion, second, commissioner comments, public comments. So ppl have the chance to speak on every action. I think that is very important. <br /><br />Lots of discretion for the President which is good thing.Ron Beitlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733220566253915497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52277163389696466412015-04-08T08:25:55.056-04:002015-04-08T08:25:55.056-04:00Zawarski, if you can't be bothered with the ti...Zawarski, if you can't be bothered with the time commitment, don't run for office. <br /><br />Breslin, if you can't make meetings, don't run for office. Have you been at a meeting yet? You are a little weasel that came to my door and asked for my vote. Don't come back. (I didn't vote for you.)<br /><br />Hudak, you listening to me is a privilege. Get your head out of your ass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56360170512223674082015-04-08T08:05:16.499-04:002015-04-08T08:05:16.499-04:00Pat Breslin was absent-again. Does he ever show up...Pat Breslin was absent-again. Does he ever show up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58548696956294676082015-04-08T07:39:14.622-04:002015-04-08T07:39:14.622-04:00They are so arrogant. They have no idea who they r...They are so arrogant. They have no idea who they represent. Marty is so sick with arrogance. Lee Snover should have ran she gives plenty of time for all comments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23656184561387709152015-04-08T07:31:17.439-04:002015-04-08T07:31:17.439-04:00Why was Wilford Brimley at a bethlehem township me...Why was Wilford Brimley at a bethlehem township meeting, to promote liberty medical?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com