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I'm curious about what caused your '180' on this. You were singing an entirely different tune three years ago. From the Banner:
"Councillor Evelyn Buck, on the other hand, wasn’t quite so enthusiastic about the idea, exclaiming, “With any luck, the damn thing will crumble to pieces where it sits.”
The town has unsuccessfully tried to find a use for the building since 2003, she said, adding its original location makes it a part of the Township of Whitchurch’s history rather than Aurora’s."
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I know I said it would be the last word but I can't resist this.
I said everything reported in The Banner and a lot more besides . I indicated I might poke it with my cane and bring the building crumbling down. Had I been using a scooter at the time I might have threatened to bulldoze it with my trusty chariot.
It wasn't so much a "use", as a party interested in taking the building that couldn't be found. I made several suggestions to draw attention to the dilemma.
The offer of $50,000 from the developer brought cause for pause.
A location within a park came forward at the same time.
It was understood it would be hard to reverse my position. It was also known I was the only one reckless enough to take the risk.
$50,000 is a substantial sum. That might be the cost of removing the building and have nothing to show.
I remember thinking, if we restore it and give it prominence,someone might be interested in paying a good price.
That's still a possibility. But I don't think it's the right one.
I like the house where it sits. Heat and light and toilet facilities can be provided at no great capital outlay.
I have no idea why colleagues are hesitant but I'm certain a decision will be made soon.
If I were President I would turn the building over to the Special Events co-ordinator to-morrow and have a conference with her about possibilities the day after.
No further farting about.
You are suggesting that the bus has a driver. It would be nice if direction could be given but I have seen none since the planning of the town birthday.
ReplyDeleteIt would be super if they could get it dealt with after so much money, time, effort and hot air has been expended. Just so there will be one less item lurking for the next council.
ReplyDeleteHas anyone considered the Senior Center? They do a create job with their events, their physically neighbors, haven’t heard of any fiscal or political boondoggles with their group….Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteTool/potting shed for the arboretum?
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ReplyDeleteWhy not ? Maybe no one has asked them but they do have a writer for the Auroran who could perhaps advise if they are interested. If Flo were still there, there might have been an idea sent to Council. Works for me.
The town lost revenue when Bingo was shut down. Could we have a neat Bingo Hall not dependant on an outside provider ?
ReplyDelete18:18 - Great idea.
ReplyDeleteThe Senior Centre is a good idea. From what I hear they are getting fed up with paying the Centre to " learn " how to make hats. No one wears hats anymore and they already have talents.
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