tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6875832703790978604..comments2024-03-29T05:58:13.155-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Norco Council Nixes New Lease For Wind Gap MagistrateBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59332794454427288212010-06-07T00:08:43.072-04:002010-06-07T00:08:43.072-04:00Then go to Council and make the case against filli...Then go to Council and make the case against filling the vacancy, or are you too much of a coward?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50815943986785061522010-06-06T23:49:49.497-04:002010-06-06T23:49:49.497-04:00Since Lasko didn't do much anyway why is Stoff...Since Lasko didn't do much anyway why is Stoffa replacing him? Stoffa is a lifetime bureaucrat that has no idea on how to cut costs or save money. totally clueless. You are good at running interference for him Bernie.<br /><br />The Tock, is Back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26576623013980251432010-06-06T15:52:09.912-04:002010-06-06T15:52:09.912-04:00Then come to county council and make your case. It...Then come to county council and make your case. It is a highly specialized position, but go ahead and try. I doubt you'll be there. You'd just prefer to take anonymous shots.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70086934128471751912010-06-06T15:46:44.838-04:002010-06-06T15:46:44.838-04:00"Bob Lasko retired and must be replaced."..."Bob Lasko retired and must be replaced."<br /><br />Oh really,this person must be replaced? I am sure there is someone or a group of existing persons that could do this positions work. Benefits administration does not require some sort of "expert" employee. Is the County going to start really cutting costs or is it all lip service?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71513708704203695832010-06-05T13:00:05.497-04:002010-06-05T13:00:05.497-04:00Ths is OT, but I will be writing about it next wee...Ths is OT, but I will be writing about it next week, after I get and read Franciosa's opinion. <br /><br />Nice cowardly anonymous attack.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1634704627894280732010-06-05T10:24:58.154-04:002010-06-05T10:24:58.154-04:00"Northampton County Council President Ron Ang..."Northampton County Council President Ron Angle cannot hold two elected seats at the same, County Senior Judge Michael Franciosa ruled today."<br /><br />Bernie this is off topic, and I figured you wouldn't mention this so we can all see another waste of tax payer money by our beloved puppy. I am sure he will appeal and waste our judicial resources and money even further. SCUMBAG!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88985855673044493242010-06-04T19:07:44.621-04:002010-06-04T19:07:44.621-04:00C,
Glennon called it his "broken record&quo...C, <br /><br />Glennon called it his "broken record" speech. I had not realized that council candidates Cusick, Ferraro, Gilbert, Thierry & Dietrich had all pledged to stay with Stoffa's open space plan.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47290575881358458002010-06-04T19:00:56.148-04:002010-06-04T19:00:56.148-04:00Nobody will be hired right now w/o council approva...Nobody will be hired right now w/o council approval. Benefits Administrator Bob Lasko retired and must be replaced. Stoffa mentioned that and council will probably go along.. He said there are 10 or 11 positions. Council will review each of them. They are working together, trying to do what is best for the County.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-384175493832121892010-06-04T18:52:36.065-04:002010-06-04T18:52:36.065-04:00Bernie:
The Magistrate office on Broad Street in B...Bernie:<br />The Magistrate office on Broad Street in Bethlehem was condemned for a short period of time due to the roof leaking badly. Once the roof was fixed, they were allowed to return. I think it took less than two weeks.<br />Also, if Cabinet members are saying there is not a hiring freeze in effect yet, then that means Stoffa hasn't implemented it, right? Heard this yesterday afternoon at the Government Center. Maybe Council needs to check into this more.<br />2011 will probably be the worst year financially in the history of Northampton County and something needs to start immediately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72541352792599451752010-06-04T17:12:32.111-04:002010-06-04T17:12:32.111-04:00Keep trying. Maybe one day you won't soud so s...Keep trying. Maybe one day you won't soud so slimy.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80254359798046711252010-06-04T17:11:09.641-04:002010-06-04T17:11:09.641-04:00Sounds like Angle has a grudge against this Joseph...Sounds like Angle has a grudge against this Joseph Depue. He probably stepped on Angle's toes in a deal or something and the bulldog didn't like it.<br /><br />If this were one of his properties or one in which he would get his usual kickback, I am sure it would have been renewed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59316213429092575042010-06-04T13:34:14.410-04:002010-06-04T13:34:14.410-04:00"Wasn't the place in Bethlehem just conde...<em>"Wasn't the place in Bethlehem just condemned a few months ago? Thinks someone is getting ripped off."</em><br /><br />I don't know that, but will look into it next week. Thanks.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28329254665449977282010-06-04T13:18:31.944-04:002010-06-04T13:18:31.944-04:00I find it hilarious that when the appraisers told ...I find it hilarious that when the appraisers told the County Solicitor's office that they didn't research property values in Wind Gap, the County was "10-4 good buddy" on it.<br /><br />Too bad we don't know who the lazy appraisers are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33146868263046581712010-06-04T12:31:35.742-04:002010-06-04T12:31:35.742-04:00Wasn't the place in Bethlehem just condemned a...Wasn't the place in Bethlehem just condemned a few months ago? Thinks someone is getting ripped off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2740088806600703242010-06-04T10:21:50.295-04:002010-06-04T10:21:50.295-04:00"Did Council question Stoffa about the hiring...<em>"Did Council question Stoffa about the hiring freeze being implemented yet?"</em><br /><br />Stoffa brought it up. He said there are 10 or 11 positions he needs to fill, and will go over them w/ Council, one by one.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11221739273766600512010-06-04T10:20:37.817-04:002010-06-04T10:20:37.817-04:00Nobody stated the actual price being paid in Bethl...Nobody stated the actual price being paid in Bethlehem, but it is higher than Wind Gap.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-17107938159359195112010-06-04T08:18:10.453-04:002010-06-04T08:18:10.453-04:00Bernie,
What are they paying for rental space in B...Bernie,<br />What are they paying for rental space in Bethlehem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20576969820447246882010-06-04T07:45:39.961-04:002010-06-04T07:45:39.961-04:00That's funny anon 7:30! Matt Glennon from Pla...That's funny anon 7:30! Matt Glennon from Plainfield is brilliant. Thanks for stepping up Matt.Chris Amatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329200691957329224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43285868158719733602010-06-04T07:30:40.327-04:002010-06-04T07:30:40.327-04:00Off the beaten path in Wind Gap? Isn't that a...Off the beaten path in Wind Gap? Isn't that an oxymoron? or at least a redundancy? I've never left Center City Wind Gap before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70897501147464059012010-06-04T07:05:33.838-04:002010-06-04T07:05:33.838-04:00Did Council question Stoffa about the hiring freez...Did Council question Stoffa about the hiring freeze being implemented yet? New job postings have gone up in the past week, so vacant jobs are continuing to be filled. I have also heard Stoffa has not agreed to a hiring freeze yet - he is just 'looking' at the possibility of doing that. I know this is not what the newspapers reported was going to happen, but I have heard this from people who would know what is actually being done by Stoffa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com