I see that the Boss' coterie is out in force to scream against Term Limits. They want to protect the longevity of David Israel's term as UCO President. To insure that he has a job for life
Their arguments are frivolous. We don't need a Term Limit By-Law all we have to do is not vote for the person and he won't be elected. That is not right. That is forgetting the fact that the incumbent has all the advantages for re-election. He has name recognition. He has advertising on Israel's private blog, which has a large readership. He has the apathy of the DA.
Allowing a President or any UCO Administrator a chance for a life-long job is wrong. What we need is new ideas new thoughts, and new vigor. This only can be attained with new people.
Vote in the Term Limits.
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
The Boss says OK!
Could there be anymore proof of the need for Term Limits than what happened at to-days Operations Committee meeting?
This was a regular Operations Committee meeting attended by all the Committee Members, including Eva, the Manager of the Clubhouse.
A delegation of CV Owners also attended with the purpose of removing the rule to exclude religious material from the Clubhouse library.
There was a discussion on this subject that went on for about 45 minutes, with Eva consistently saying no, David Israel stayed silient for the whole discussion. Finally he said he was convinced and he agreed with the petitioners, after a while Eva also agreed.
And here is the point. The petitioners repeatedly called for a vote on this and Israel said it was not necessary.
So what happened is that when the Boss said OK, then the Clubhouse manager said OK and so the Petitioners got what they asked for.
But , you see what happened here? The President's opinion is the only thing that mattered here. It is exactly what I have been saying, the need for Term Limits becomes a necessity. We don't need a king. Too long in the job breeds arrogance and disdain. Disdain for the needs and wants of the CV residents.
We need Term Limits.
Sprinkler retrofitting
To all Century Village and Associations important issues to consider.
Stewart Richland
Two important issues were discussed at the UCO Executive Board meeting held yesterday that must be addressed by every Condominium Association here in Century Village.
The first issue deals with the retro fitting of fire sprinkler systems in all condo units. The second issue deals with infrastructure elements that focuses on the deteriorating condition of concrete walk ways, hand rails and rusted rebar supports.
CHAPTER 718 FLORIDA STATUTES THE CONDOMINIUM ACT
Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, And Mobile Homes Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030
The information below is found on page 22 of the Florida Business/Professional regulations for Condominiums.
I have taken the liberty to highlight the passages that explain what an Association can do to “op-out” of this very costly retro fitting requirement. The important issue here is that all Associations must act on this issue prior to the December 31, 2016 deadline date. Based on the cost to retrofit, it is reasonable to assume that all our Century Village Associations will opt out of this requirement.
However, what is vital is that each Association follow the opt out instructions outlined below in order to protect their Association from any action that could be taken by the state of Florida.
(l) Certificate of compliance.—A provision that a certificate of compliance from a licensed electrical contractor or electrician may be accepted by the association’s board as evidence of compliance of the condominium units with the applicable fire and life safety code must be included. Notwithstanding chapter 633 or of any other code, statute, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation, or any interpretation of the foregoing, an association, residential condominium, or unit owner is not obligated to retrofit the common elements, association property, or units of a residential condominium with a fire sprinkler system in a building that has been certified for occupancy by the applicable governmental entity if the unit owners have voted to forego such retrofitting by the affirmative vote of a majority of all voting interests in the affected condominium. The local authority having jurisdiction may not require completion of retrofitting with a fire sprinkler system before January 1, 2020. By December 31, 2016, a residential condominium association that is not in compliance with the requirements for a fire sprinkler system and has not voted to forego retrofitting of such a system must initiate an application for a building permit for the required installation with the local government having jurisdiction demonstrating that the association will become compliant by December 31, 2019. 1. A vote to forego retrofitting may be obtained by limited proxy or by a ballot personally cast at a duly called membership meeting, or by execution of a written consent by the member, and is effective upon recording a certificate attesting to such vote in the public records of the county where the condominium is located. The association shall mail or hand deliver to each unit owner written notice at least 14 days before the membership meeting in which the vote to forego retrofitting of the required fire sprinkler system is to take place. Within 30 days after the association’s opt-out vote, notice of the results of the opt-out vote must be mailed or hand delivered to all unit owners. Evidence of compliance with this notice requirement must be made by affidavit executed by the person providing the notice and filed among the official records of the association. After notice is provided to each owner, a copy must be provided by the current owner to a new owner before closing and by a unit owner to a renter before signing a lease
2. If there has been a previous vote to forego retrofitting, a vote to require retrofitting may be obtained at a special meeting of the unit owners called by a petition of at least 10 percent of the voting interests. Such a vote may only be called once every 3 years. Notice shall be provided as required for any regularly called meeting of the unit owners, and must state the purpose of the meeting. Electronic transmission may not be used to provide notice of a meeting called in whole or in part for this purpose.
3. As part of the information collected annually from condominiums, the division shall require condominium associations to report the membership vote and recording of a certificate under this subsection and, if retrofitting has been undertaken, the per-unit cost of such work. The division shall annually report to the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services the number of condominiums that have elected to forego retrofitting
4. Notwithstanding s. 553.509, a residential association may not be obligated to, and may forego the retrofitting of, any improvements required by s.553.509(2) upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the voting interests in the affected condominium. (m) Common elements; limited power to convey.—
Please note that there is some confusion over retrofitting buildings that are considered high rise structures. Use Google to connect with the current fire department regulations for multi-storied buildings.
Every Condo owner must become aware of their environment. Every unit owner should show due diligence when inspecting their apartments and their outside environment. When you see something that does not seem right, notify a member of the board so they can act upon it. The problem arises when an owner sees changes in their surroundings, and ignores it. This is dangerous to the safety to all the residents. Many of the problems are hidden. Such as cracked and stained concrete could be a result of corroding re-bar and deteriorating concrete. The best advice that can be given to any association is to call in an expert to determine if there is a problem, and if there is one act quickly.
In evaluating concrete problems, one of the important decisions home inspectors must make is determining whether a problem is the result of conditions that have stabilized with a low chance of continuing future problems, or whether the conditions that caused the problem are such that there is a high probability that problems will continue or worsen. The goal of inspection or quality control programs is to ensure that contract documents and building codes are followed.
Some causes of concrete and re-bar issues are:
Steel Corrosion
Corrosion of embedded steel is the most common cause of concrete problems. As steel corrodes, the corrosion product expands, and this expansion can crack concrete and cause sections to break loose in flakes. Steel is typically protected by a thin film that develops as part of a chemical reaction with cement. This coating, called passivity, lowers the rate of corrosion to a point at which it becomes insignificant. Several conditions can damage the passive coating and dramatically increase the rate at which reinforcement steel corrodes.
Leaching by water.
Since most concrete is porous, CO2 will be slowly absorbed by the surface and find its way deeper into the concrete. Also, water will slowly diffuse through it. If steel has inadequate concrete cover, usually 1-1/2 inches minimum, the pH of the concrete encasing the steel may be lowered to the point at which the passive layer is damaged or destroyed and the rate oTo all Century Village and Associations important issues to consider.
Stewart Richland
Two important issues were discussed at the UCO Executive Board meeting held yesterday that must be addressed by every Condominium Association here in Century Village.
The first issue deals with the retro fitting of fire sprinkler systems in all condo units. The second issue deals with infrastructure elements that focuses on the deteriorating condition of concrete walk ways, hand rails and rusted rebar supports.
CHAPTER 718 FLORIDA STATUTES THE CONDOMINIUM ACT
Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, And Mobile Homes Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1030
The information below is found on page 22 of the Florida Business/Professional regulations for Condominiums.
I have taken the liberty to highlight the passages that explain what an Association can do to “op-out” of this very costly retro fitting requirement. The important issue here is that all Associations must act on this issue prior to the December 31, 2016 deadline date. Based on the cost to retrofit, it is reasonable to assume that all our Century Village Associations will opt out of this requirement.
However, what is vital is that each Association follow the opt out instructions outlined below in order to protect their Association from any action that could be taken by the state of Florida.
(l) Certificate of compliance.—A provision that a certificate of compliance from a licensed electrical contractor or electrician may be accepted by the association’s board as evidence of compliance of the condominium units with the applicable fire and life safety code must be included. Notwithstanding chapter 633 or of any other code, statute, ordinance, administrative rule, or regulation, or any interpretation of the foregoing, an association, residential condominium, or unit owner is not obligated to retrofit the common elements, association property, or units of a residential condominium with a fire sprinkler system in a building that has been certified for occupancy by the applicable governmental entity if the unit owners have voted to forego such retrofitting by the affirmative vote of a majority of all voting interests in the affected condominium. The local authority having jurisdiction may not require completion of retrofitting with a fire sprinkler system before January 1, 2020. By December 31, 2016, a residential condominium association that is not in compliance with the requirements for a fire sprinkler system and has not voted to forego retrofitting of such a system must initiate an application for a building permit for the required installation with the local government having jurisdiction demonstrating that the association will become compliant by December 31, 2019. 1. A vote to forego retrofitting may be obtained by limited proxy or by a ballot personally cast at a duly called membership meeting, or by execution of a written consent by the member, and is effective upon recording a certificate attesting to such vote in the public records of the county where the condominium is located. The association shall mail or hand deliver to each unit owner written notice at least 14 days before the membership meeting in which the vote to forego retrofitting of the required fire sprinkler system is to take place. Within 30 days after the association’s opt-out vote, notice of the results of the opt-out vote must be mailed or hand delivered to all unit owners. Evidence of compliance with this notice requirement must be made by affidavit executed by the person providing the notice and filed among the official records of the association. After notice is provided to each owner, a copy must be provided by the current owner to a new owner before closing and by a unit owner to a renter before signing a lease
2. If there has been a previous vote to forego retrofitting, a vote to require retrofitting may be obtained at a special meeting of the unit owners called by a petition of at least 10 percent of the voting interests. Such a vote may only be called once every 3 years. Notice shall be provided as required for any regularly called meeting of the unit owners, and must state the purpose of the meeting. Electronic transmission may not be used to provide notice of a meeting called in whole or in part for this purpose.
3. As part of the information collected annually from condominiums, the division shall require condominium associations to report the membership vote and recording of a certificate under this subsection and, if retrofitting has been undertaken, the per-unit cost of such work. The division shall annually report to the Division of State Fire Marshal of the Department of Financial Services the number of condominiums that have elected to forego retrofitting
4. Notwithstanding s. 553.509, a residential association may not be obligated to, and may forego the retrofitting of, any improvements required by s.553.509(2) upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the voting interests in the affected condominium. (m) Common elements; limited power to convey.—
Please note that there is some confusion over retrofitting buildings that are considered high rise structures. Use Google to connect with the current fire department regulations for multi-storied buildings.
Every Condo owner must become aware of their environment. Every unit owner should show due diligence when inspecting their apartments and their outside environment. When you see something that does not seem right, notify a member of the board so they can act upon it. The problem arises when an owner sees changes in their surroundings, and ignores it. This is dangerous to the safety to all the residents. Many of the problems are hidden. Such as cracked and stained concrete could be a result of corroding re-bar and deteriorating concrete. The best advice that can be given to any association is to call in an expert to determine if there is a problem, and if there is one act quickly.
In evaluating concrete problems, one of the important decisions home inspectors must make is determining whether a problem is the result of conditions that have stabilized with a low chance of continuing future problems, or whether the conditions that caused the problem are such that there is a high probability that problems will continue or worsen. The goal of inspection or quality control programs is to ensure that contract documents and building codes are followed.
Some causes of concrete and re-bar issues are:
Steel Corrosion
Corrosion of embedded steel is the most common cause of concrete problems. As steel corrodes, the corrosion product expands, and this expansion can crack concrete and cause sections to break loose in flakes. Steel is typically protected by a thin film that develops as part of a chemical reaction with cement. This coating, called passivity, lowers the rate of corrosion to a point at which it becomes insignificant. Several conditions can damage the passive coating and dramatically increase the rate at which reinforcement steel corrodes.
Leaching by water.
Since most concrete is porous, CO2 will be slowly absorbed by the surface and find its way deeper into the concrete. Also, water will slowly diffuse through it. If steel has inadequate concrete cover, usually 1-1/2 inches minimum, the pH of the concrete encasing the steel may be lowered to the point at which the passive layer is damaged or destroyed and the rate of the steel’s corrosion may increase dramatically. 
Pictured below are just some conditions that develop over time and must be addressed.
The issues addressed in this article are important. Please take them seriously. Become proactive.
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Pictured below are just some conditions that develop over time and must be addressed.
The issues addressed in this article are important. Please take them seriously. Become proactive.
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Religous speech - free
The decision to allow all religious material space on the library shelf has opened another question. Does this mean ALL religions ?
When Florida State made the decision to allow religious materials in the schools it had an unexpected effect that had parents howling and officials scurrying. The decree was designed to curry favor with a bible belt electorate. They were still smarting from the loss of prayers in school.
It seems that the kids started getting satanic pamphlets from an atheist group who set up a display around the school and handed out their stuff to all the kids. They said they were atheists and didn't want any religion around their kids. They didn't believe in Satan either , they just wanted to make a point. Needless to say the parents were mortified and outraged.
The uproar from the parents went nuclear. The scurrying officials tried to hide out while they removed the egg from their faces. The kids started wearing satanic T shirts and had pictures of ol' Nick himself adorning their rooms, while the press had a field day.
The people were upset and the governor was embarrassed, bureaucrats lost their jobs or got demoted, while others worked in fear of getting the axe. The Guv' finally had to tell the people there was nothing he could do, "The law's the law" he said.
The atheists continued for a while and the whole incident became a memory of a struggle for a cause they had won. They had made their point .
I don't know if the atheists are still hanging around the school in Talahassee where this all took place. I haven't seen anything in the news about it . Even if they're not , there are still kids wearing satanic T shirts, and Ol' Nick still stares down from the walls of the bedrooms of Talahassee.
Few, if any residents of Century Village could be converted to satanism or any other religion. But you never know. It shouldn't really matter to anyone else if they do.
Neil J. Moore
When Florida State made the decision to allow religious materials in the schools it had an unexpected effect that had parents howling and officials scurrying. The decree was designed to curry favor with a bible belt electorate. They were still smarting from the loss of prayers in school.
It seems that the kids started getting satanic pamphlets from an atheist group who set up a display around the school and handed out their stuff to all the kids. They said they were atheists and didn't want any religion around their kids. They didn't believe in Satan either , they just wanted to make a point. Needless to say the parents were mortified and outraged.
The uproar from the parents went nuclear. The scurrying officials tried to hide out while they removed the egg from their faces. The kids started wearing satanic T shirts and had pictures of ol' Nick himself adorning their rooms, while the press had a field day.
The people were upset and the governor was embarrassed, bureaucrats lost their jobs or got demoted, while others worked in fear of getting the axe. The Guv' finally had to tell the people there was nothing he could do, "The law's the law" he said.
The atheists continued for a while and the whole incident became a memory of a struggle for a cause they had won. They had made their point .
I don't know if the atheists are still hanging around the school in Talahassee where this all took place. I haven't seen anything in the news about it . Even if they're not , there are still kids wearing satanic T shirts, and Ol' Nick still stares down from the walls of the bedrooms of Talahassee.
Few, if any residents of Century Village could be converted to satanism or any other religion. But you never know. It shouldn't really matter to anyone else if they do.
Neil J. Moore
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
EVA Caves In
A large protest group at the operations' meeting overturned the edict of Eva Rachesky to ban religious material from the clubhouse library. The group dedicated to the rights of religious freedom was vociferous in attempting to sway Eva to change her mind about banning faith based pamphlets and books. The protesters made valid points on the subject of freedom of religion and the American constitution. After about 40 minutes of discussion, David Israel who was quiet on the subject finally spoke. He related the story of his trip to the public library when he was 12 years old to borrow the book Mein Kampf by Adolph Hitler. Although his mother had a near fit when he brought it home, he read it and said, it did not turn him into a Nazi. Minutes later he turned to Eva and said, in an apologetic tone, I’m sorry, I have to disagree with you on this one; a short time later Eva relented and decided to change her mind about the ban.
A compromise, between the protesting parties was reached that if the library were to become cluttered with too many copies one or two would remain, and the rest discarded.
In the past, Eva has always stated she does not take her orders from David Israel, yet it was obvious to the people in the room that Eva relented under his influence.
It is past Time, again, for Term Limits
So, the great one, David Israel is now fighting to keep his quest for a lifetime Presidency alive. He has accused the people that are in favor of term limits as being Malcontents, Disruptors and Lawsuit Launchers. In other words, it is all his opposition that he is tagging with these names. Although the history of Term Limits is long, it goes back to Roman times, it has been part and partial of the UCO by-Laws since the very beginning.
What happened was that the sly one, David Israel, decided that he wanted to be President for life and so he campaigned for the removal of the existing Term Limits. The Delegates, unaware of his ultimate goal, allowed it to pass. Once that was done the path to a life-long Presidency was in site and could be attained.
So now we have to deal with this again. There is no need for life-long administrative jobs in our Village.
What we need, now, is fresh faces, fresh ideas, and fresh vigor. Not having Term Limits just opens the doors to corruption. Corruption that exhibits as self as to keep the Committees populated by their friends. Exhibits itself as not allowing anybody to speak freely either at the Committee meeting or at the Delegate Assembly. Fresh ideas are stifled with insulting remarks.
It exhibits itself by the pushing for his, David Israel's, plan for a Village-wide WiFi, over the will of the DA. They turned it down in an over-whelming vote.
All of this is the product of a sense of empowerment that the major administrators have since they have no fear of curtailment. In essence, they are being elected for life.
Because we have given them the job for life
I ask again what is wrong with Fresh ideas, new ideas from new and vigorous people?
You must support Term Limits.
What happened was that the sly one, David Israel, decided that he wanted to be President for life and so he campaigned for the removal of the existing Term Limits. The Delegates, unaware of his ultimate goal, allowed it to pass. Once that was done the path to a life-long Presidency was in site and could be attained.
So now we have to deal with this again. There is no need for life-long administrative jobs in our Village.
What we need, now, is fresh faces, fresh ideas, and fresh vigor. Not having Term Limits just opens the doors to corruption. Corruption that exhibits as self as to keep the Committees populated by their friends. Exhibits itself as not allowing anybody to speak freely either at the Committee meeting or at the Delegate Assembly. Fresh ideas are stifled with insulting remarks.
It exhibits itself by the pushing for his, David Israel's, plan for a Village-wide WiFi, over the will of the DA. They turned it down in an over-whelming vote.
All of this is the product of a sense of empowerment that the major administrators have since they have no fear of curtailment. In essence, they are being elected for life.
Because we have given them the job for life
I ask again what is wrong with Fresh ideas, new ideas from new and vigorous people?
You must support Term Limits.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Pollution
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| Cootes Area |
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| Carp in the Dump |
I recently had an opportunity to visit a marsh just outside Hamilton called Cootes Paradise. It is a very pretty recreational area that became badly polluted during the industrial era when tons of sewage and waste water were dumped with no regard for the consequences for many years. This led to the marsh and the adjacent harbor becoming one of the worst polluted spots in North America. The marsh itself became stagnant with algae blooming in abundance, much like our own lake in Century Village.
In the sixties, it suddenly became a priority to clean it up as the people of the area became aware of the environmental implications of severe pollution.
The city fathers and the provincial government first tried aerating the water with a system of pipes pumping air into the water. A huge project was completed where the waste water was collected then treated before being dumped into the harbor. A multi-million dollar upgrading of the treatment plant was completed and hopes were high that the water would recover.
At first it seemed that there was a bit of improvement. but the marsh was devastated and most of the native plants and animals were gone. replaced by a species of carp that destroyed the vegetation and polluted the water even more with massive amounts of fecal matter they deposited.
A decision was made to somehow rid the marsh of carp by installing a trap at the entrance that would catch anything that tried to enter through the canal that joined the harbor and the marsh. The carp migrated out of the shallow water in the fall before freeze up and would return in the spring. It was imperative to get rid of the carp as they quickly ate the plants that were reintroduced in an attempt to restore the natural fauna that had disappeared.
The first year of operation the trap caught thousands of carp which were dispatched to a local dump in truckloads. Subsequent years saw many more thousands of carp caught and dispatched. Plants that had been carefully cultivated and placed in the marsh now had a chance to survive without the activities of the carp to disrupt their progress. Native fish species like pike, trout , and bass regained a foothold , in the past they had been demolished by the carp which greedily ate their eggs and spread disease through their droppings. Not only that, the carp constantly rooted up the bottom of the marsh causing the water to become turbid and cloudy preventing sunlight from reaching the bottom and killing any plants or animals that tried to grow there. A researcher commented that the floor of the marsh looked like the surface of the moon. barren and cratered due to carp rooting for food. The carp did eat some of the algae but preferred succulent green plants and tiny organisms they found by rooting up the bottom much like a pig would do.
The remediation program has showed some success, though the water has not fully recovered it is becoming more clear and hopes are that in time it will eventually revert to a pristine condition. Some experts predict it could take up to a hundred years to accomplish.
Having been witness to all this and involved in the effort to a small degree. I have to wonder why WPRF would consider stocking CV Lake with carp.
To be sure something has to be done, but stocking the lake with carp who are supposedly going to eat the green slimy algae while continuing to pour semi-treated waste water into the lake is not the answer. Nor is the addition of a few bubblers going to resolve the problem.
In reviewing reports from the remediation committee in Hamilton it is apparent that the water did not really improve with those types of measures. It wasn't until the waste water treatment plants were upgraded to purify the water before dumping it, the carp were removed and native plants were given a chance to flourish that any improvements were seen.
CV Lake is not the only place in Florida where this problem has been encountered, there are many other treatment plants across the state dumping water into the environment that is full of detrimental chemicals.
The problem of polluted catchment basins like the CV Lake must be tackled in a State wide effort. Century Village needs a leader who will voice the concerns on a State and Federal level and put pressure on the owners . Obviously our current administration lacks the will to do either. They seem content to spend residents money on band-aid efforts that so far have not shown much progress in cleaning up the algae laden waters of CV Lake.
The issue of chemical-laden waters ruining the lake was brought to the attention of the administration, but it was pooh-poohed by David Israel who is of the opinion that the chemicals in the water are naturally occurring substances and as such pose no threat. Mercury, lead and zinc are also naturally occurring substances, we know we don't want them in our water. High levels of chemical fertilizers are feeding the algae that is infesting the lake. Until something is done to remove them, which is possible with modern equipment, the algae will continue to thrive.
We really need a leader who has a good grasp of the issue and has the know how to tackle it in an effective way .
Let's get past the idea that stocking the lake with carp is a remedy. The real fix is to clean up the millions of gallons of water that is dumped into the lake .
Neil J. Moore
Funeral Info
Hi All, Here is the info regarding funeral details for Phil
Shapkin
This Tuesday at 12:00 noon at Royal Palm Memorial Gardens 5601 Greenwood Ave. just off 45th street near St Mary's
Hosp. 561-848-8659
It is planned to be graveside service,
Please pass this info along to anyone you think should be
notified.
Honey
Sunday, March 27, 2016
WARNING
According to
Eva Rachesky, David Israel and the Officers Committee of UCO, our clubhouse
Library may contain some religious material, which is detrimental to your mind.
Please enter
said premises at the risk of being introduced to articles, which may influence
you into becoming a member of a cult such as, Jehovah Witness, Catholicism,
Judiaism, Islam, Buddism, Hinduism, or atheism.
If you fail
to adhere to the risks and find yourself praying to an unfamiliar god, who does
not answer your prayers, please feel free to join the new religion called Terrorism. This is the one where if your god does not deliver the goods you
want, you can beat the shit out of him.
My Opinion
Our new/old President likes to use the word Agitprop. I think he uses it in error. Here is the meaning: Agitprop=agitation and propaganda, especially for the cause of communism. He uses it to insult his opponents, which are certainly not Communist. This is a word from the 60's, probably a word he used in his previous life.
I see at the last UCO officers meeting the Great one has noticed the discussion about the Clubhouse Library and the removal of Religous books and has remarked that although he knows not the facts he is of the opinion that this all a bunch of agitprop.
I have watched the UCO officers meeting via video, (which volume is too low), but I see that the President has proposed increasing the size of the Executive Committee from the voted size of 18 to an additional 8. for a total of 24. I wonder why? Is it that he does not have enough favorable votes and needs more?
I have listened to CNN with the news of the Brussels Terrorist activity and I came away with this. It seems as they will not share info, they do not want any help from their surrounding Countries, or us. They feel as if they are safe enough. This is wrong. They are not safe, Here in the USA, the sharing of Police data between the states is a given, In Belgium it is not. This is another example of the dislike, hate and jealousy that many people have for the USA
These people, the terrorists, were on the US watchlist, and Brussels was advised of this, but they did nothing about it, Had they surveilled them, as would be expected, maybe the bombing could have been avoided.
I see at the last UCO officers meeting the Great one has noticed the discussion about the Clubhouse Library and the removal of Religous books and has remarked that although he knows not the facts he is of the opinion that this all a bunch of agitprop.
I have watched the UCO officers meeting via video, (which volume is too low), but I see that the President has proposed increasing the size of the Executive Committee from the voted size of 18 to an additional 8. for a total of 24. I wonder why? Is it that he does not have enough favorable votes and needs more?
I have listened to CNN with the news of the Brussels Terrorist activity and I came away with this. It seems as they will not share info, they do not want any help from their surrounding Countries, or us. They feel as if they are safe enough. This is wrong. They are not safe, Here in the USA, the sharing of Police data between the states is a given, In Belgium it is not. This is another example of the dislike, hate and jealousy that many people have for the USA
These people, the terrorists, were on the US watchlist, and Brussels was advised of this, but they did nothing about it, Had they surveilled them, as would be expected, maybe the bombing could have been avoided.
Coffee Shop in the Clubhouse
Wouldn't it be great to have our own coffee shop right
here in Century Village? Why not ? A
coffee shop was advertised as an added
attraction in the original promotional literature for Century Village. and
there was a coffee shop in the clubhouse at one time. It closed up for some
reason or other and that was the end of it. There are some stories about the
closure, Some say it closed because the customers were swiping the little packets
of condiments and sugar, others say it was because of bad management.
A
coffee shop would be a great addition to the amenities. Take a look at the
coffee and bagel shops adjacent to the village, There's a lot of CVers in them
every day. That's because it's great to have a nice fresh toasted bagel and a
hot cuppa joe for breakfast. It's even better if you can enjoy it with a few
friends and good conversation.
There's
no good reason we shouldn't have a coffee shop right here . it There's a lot of
good reasons why we should . A fresh hot toasted bagel is just one of them.
Neil J. Moore
Friday, March 25, 2016
What I think.
I'll tell you what I think.
About the thing with Eva R. and her personal feelings about the removal of certain books in the Clubhouse library. I think she is wrong. I think I am old enough to decide what I will read in the library and what I will not. I want the choice. What I don't want is somebody else telling me what I can read and what I cannot.
While I am on this subject, I think that the lack of permission to put the Messenger newspaper in the Clubhouse is another one of those things where Eva is deciding what I can read and what I can't. I don't like it. Put the paper in the ticket office where the other papers are and let me decide to read it or not.
As for David Israel's insistence that his WiFi system be considered and selected for our Village,it is another one of those things that is out of reach, that is this has been discussed and considered and the DA voted on it and said NO. So why is he continuing?
Better we discuss and vote on the need for Term Limits. That we need!
About the thing with Eva R. and her personal feelings about the removal of certain books in the Clubhouse library. I think she is wrong. I think I am old enough to decide what I will read in the library and what I will not. I want the choice. What I don't want is somebody else telling me what I can read and what I cannot.
While I am on this subject, I think that the lack of permission to put the Messenger newspaper in the Clubhouse is another one of those things where Eva is deciding what I can read and what I can't. I don't like it. Put the paper in the ticket office where the other papers are and let me decide to read it or not.
As for David Israel's insistence that his WiFi system be considered and selected for our Village,it is another one of those things that is out of reach, that is this has been discussed and considered and the DA voted on it and said NO. So why is he continuing?
Better we discuss and vote on the need for Term Limits. That we need!
I am an atheist
A LETTER TO EVA RACHESKY
I am an atheist and I am interested in information of ALL religions, whether they are pamphlets or books. Banning pamphlets or books in our clubhouse library is contrary to the principle law of our constitution. Making the decision to remove pamphlets that you personally may feel is anathema to some religions is not what the framers of our constitution had in mind; religious freedom is a choice, not an edict.
I respectfully ask you to rescind your personal decision to ban some religious material from our library and allow individuals to have access to all information in this regard.
Olga Wolkenstein
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
We have the Cart before the Horse
It just seems to me that the present relationship between UCO and the Associations is backwards. The original setup was for UCO to be the buying arm of a United Associations and to put all our buying needs into one package. This would, in effect gives us a strength when buying, issuing contracts, etc.
But that was the original setup, to-day we don't have that. What we have is the reverse. UCO is the Head of the Associations, makes all the decisions and we obey.
That is backwards, that is the cart before the horse, the tail is wagging the dog, that is stupid and wrong.
We must do something to change this back.
What we need is Owners Bill of Rights. What we need is a set of rules that is acceptable to all of us and puts UCO in the right position for what was intended, for what we wanted it to be.
The President of UCO should not be dictating to the Associations, and by inference have WPRF also dictating how we are to act in our Clubhouse. That's right I said OUR clubhouse. We are the sole tenant, we pay all the bills, but we have no say in how the Clubhouse is run.
That is wrong.
But that was the original setup, to-day we don't have that. What we have is the reverse. UCO is the Head of the Associations, makes all the decisions and we obey.
That is backwards, that is the cart before the horse, the tail is wagging the dog, that is stupid and wrong.
We must do something to change this back.
What we need is Owners Bill of Rights. What we need is a set of rules that is acceptable to all of us and puts UCO in the right position for what was intended, for what we wanted it to be.
The President of UCO should not be dictating to the Associations, and by inference have WPRF also dictating how we are to act in our Clubhouse. That's right I said OUR clubhouse. We are the sole tenant, we pay all the bills, but we have no say in how the Clubhouse is run.
That is wrong.
HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN
This election was the beginning of a new day. Residents are waking up to the realities of having the power to alter the results of the next UCO election. By slowly eliminating David Israel’s allies, they can return the village to a place of peace, prosperity and sunshine rather than the chaos David and his cronies have instilled.
The results of the last UCO election left many people scratching their head. Everyone I spoke to who voted for Phyllis, said, how could David have won? Well, he did, whether or not the election was rigged, we will never know since we do not have a paper trail to prove otherwise. Some suspicions remain strong due to people having noticed Ed Black, who was himself a candidate, running frantically back and forth between the election room and the auditorium while delegates waited patiently for results. The final election tallies were written on a piece of paper – who verified them, was it, Ed Black? David may have the upper hand now that he is in office, but this latest vote by one association could be the beginning of a new day in Century Village. In the future, we may be saying sayonara to David and his bunch.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Term Limits again
It’s time for term limits in government. It’s time to get rid of the career politicians. It’s time to let someone else play the game.
If the highest elected office in our nation has term limits, then so should every other elected position in the nation. From village boards, to county boards, to state reps, to school boards, to clerks and judges and treasurers and mayors and UCO officials, and everyone in between.
It’s time to take back our country from the incumbents and insist on term limits. It doesn’t matter what party you stand for, which side you stand on, this is an effort we should all help to attain.
If the highest elected office in our nation has term limits, then so should every other elected position in the nation. From village boards, to county boards, to state reps, to school boards, to clerks and judges and treasurers and mayors and UCO officials, and everyone in between.
It’s time to take back our country from the incumbents and insist on term limits. It doesn’t matter what party you stand for, which side you stand on, this is an effort we should all help to attain.
Sunday, March 20, 2016
HONEST BALLOT?
We know from
experience any company, which calls itself “HONEST” as in THE HONEST BALLOT
COMPANY which David Israel hired for our recent UCO election is not a guarantee the company is, in fact, honest. The name is frequently used to fool people
into thinking they are dealing with a company that has a reputation for being
above reproach, but in reality, is not. It
is also commonly known that some of the biggest crooks call themselves HONEST -
Remember Richard Nixon.
David posted
the results of the election on HIS blog, but the problem is: “WHO” was the
person or persons that took the results from the machines and put them on a piece
of paper? Was it Ed Black, who was seen running back and forth between Room C and
the Theatre? Was it anyone of David’s cronies who are on the election committee? Remember, no one from the opposition was on
the election committee. If you are
wondering why no one from the opposing side was present to verify the tally,
you must ask David Israel. We believe he
has a responsibility to answer this question, and if he does not, we must
question the results of the election.
We must not
be fooled into thinking the election was honest simply because machines were
used.
Friday, March 18, 2016
UCO Duck
This UCO Duck put all its eggs in one basket and is doomed to die.
This Century Village Muscovy duck decided to plant its eggs in the gutter of this roof. Unfortunately, and according to the experts in the nature preserve, there is nothing we can do to save the life of this poor unfortunate mother or its ducklings. The experts say the chances of Mama duck surviving the heat of the roof long enough for her babies to hatch, is slim.
If per chance she does survive, in all probabilities, the babies will fall to the ground and die.
If anyone out there has a solution, please call 561-281-2790, and we will do all we can to assist you in helping a mother duck and her babies live to a ripe old age.
This Century Village Muscovy duck decided to plant its eggs in the gutter of this roof. Unfortunately, and according to the experts in the nature preserve, there is nothing we can do to save the life of this poor unfortunate mother or its ducklings. The experts say the chances of Mama duck surviving the heat of the roof long enough for her babies to hatch, is slim.
If per chance she does survive, in all probabilities, the babies will fall to the ground and die.
If anyone out there has a solution, please call 561-281-2790, and we will do all we can to assist you in helping a mother duck and her babies live to a ripe old age.
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