tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6705257933314928029..comments2024-03-28T11:37:27.026-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: How Nazareth Can Lose $77,500Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19702547211527899122014-09-03T12:22:33.345-04:002014-09-03T12:22:33.345-04:00It probably can stand on its own. It probably can stand on its own. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7817360208236839982014-09-03T07:58:19.807-04:002014-09-03T07:58:19.807-04:00The Nazareth Ambulance is a non-profit and has bee...The Nazareth Ambulance is a non-profit and has been for quite some time. Even though is was kept under raps from the taxpayers of Nazareth for some time. The taxpayers should have NO financial involvement with the Ambulance what so ever. Likewise the Ambulance should pay more to the Borough for the parking and protection of it's vehicles on public property.<br /> As for Council members on the Board. Maybe fine years ago but not todayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40611492414631128652014-09-02T14:42:42.091-04:002014-09-02T14:42:42.091-04:00I think we know who are acting like little Lords, ...I think we know who are acting like little Lords, and it is not the Gaming Board. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74354646236192059952014-09-02T14:33:08.497-04:002014-09-02T14:33:08.497-04:00"They must not act like little Lords who need..."They must not act like little Lords who need to have their rings kissed to give out the money. If the cause is just, fine. Why the need to humble yourself before these so-called "experts""<br /><br />Because you are asking for $50,000. They aren't going to just hand it out because you asked. You demonstrate need, and you're right here so why not show up and be available for discussion and questions about your proposal?<br /><br />If you don't have one representative who can spare an hour or two and sit and wait for your town to be discussed, I would go along with "why should we bother?"<br /><br />You seem to be taking a political stance on this - I don't know why that is. There is a right way and a wrong way to pursue grants. Not investing the right amount of energy and time is the wrong way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65123858898863491382014-09-02T07:09:20.680-04:002014-09-02T07:09:20.680-04:00"Thus it appears to be a conflict for a Nazar...<em>"Thus it appears to be a conflict for a Nazareth Borough Council member to use the authority of his public office to advance the private pecuniary of Nazareth Ambulance Corps. Yet that is precisely what is happening. ...blah blah blah"</em><br /><br />They are acting professionally. That's the point. If someone wants $50k in public funds, it needs to justify the request. If a municipality blew a precious grant request, there better be a justification that makes sense.<br />Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76723702766246918672014-09-02T05:05:44.228-04:002014-09-02T05:05:44.228-04:00Let's not forget that Nazareth Borough provide...Let's not forget that Nazareth Borough provided vehicle insurance for Nazareth Volunteer Ambulance Corps, under Nazareth Borough's vehicle policy. So when Nazareth Volunteer Ambulance Corps are responding to Wind Gap Borough, Bushkill Twp, Upper Nazareth Twp and County owned nursing homes, and get into a accident. It's ONLY us Nazareth Borough citizens who are paying for it. It's ONLY us Nazareth Borough citizens paying for higher premiums, and getting dropped from almost every insurance provider because of it. It's ONLY us Nazareth Borough citizens who's taxes go up every year because of it! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60666738330920071922014-09-02T02:31:39.999-04:002014-09-02T02:31:39.999-04:00The board must act professionally. They must not a...The board must act professionally. They must not act like little Lords who need to have their rings kissed to give out the money. If the cause is just, fine. Why the need to humble yourself before these so-called "experts". It is all about their ego. Beg me peons. Shameful. They are handpicked political cronies who are carefully selected to reflect what administrations desires. Most of these are left over <br />Stoffa hacks. They also keep an eye on their own personal biases.<br /><br />Anyone refused, should go speak to county council about the attitude of board members. They can be replaced and in some cases should be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52580075940513886552014-09-02T00:33:44.377-04:002014-09-02T00:33:44.377-04:00My understanding from someone at the gaming board ...My understanding from someone at the gaming board hearing, not named O'Hare, is that there is only about $650K available for the 30-some municipalities seeking up to $50,000 (do the math) each. Therefore, the gaming board isn't going to waste time on applications from towns that did not bother to show up to represent themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com