FRANKSMITHSAYSNB EDITORIAL:
With the usual naysayers saying their piece, of familiar dialog, the committee took on the issue with a respective review.
Committee member Sally Eigenraam was quite frank when announcing that she had opposed this proposal from the very beginning but did approach this issue leaving her personal feelings behind with her contacting, not only neighbors of this proposed project, but people throughout the city stating that she recognized that the city can no longer say no to the much needed tax revenue and that she must leave her personal feeling aside for the betterment of the city.
She is planning to run for the city's common council and she is just the right type of person that city needs as a city councilor because of her placing her personal feelings aside and doing what is right for our city.
Chairman Mercier, a candidate for the Board of Education, stated that the new monies the city would realize could save teachers jobs and not close our city pools.
Mr. Mercier is a school teacher in another city but will be a great asset to our school board if elected.
The committee voted unanimously by passing the motion that was before them.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Maureen Klett in Newington and Truewurthy gang in New Britain are in the process of blocking the Costco proposal ? WHY?
Council Member, At-Large
Maureen Klett
(Democratic)
131 Cedar Street
Newington, CT 06111
We urge the New Britain public to support the Common Council Resolution on The Costco Plan "B" Plan, item No. 9 on the Common Council agenda tonight Sept 28, 2011.
In these lean economic times, we can ill afford to turn our backs on growth. Nor should we drag our feet in making a final decision.
A yes vote on Purchase Agreement with COSTCO for the sale of 15.32 acres of property located at 245 Hartford Road NB, will result in nearly $500,000 a year in real estate taxes and more than 200 needed jobs.
We could lose a critical step in the city’s redevelopment unless we understand that, truly, time is money. We encourage this opportunity to bring a substantial new taxpayer and good jobs to the city.
DON'T DELAY ON COSTCO !!!
Lou Salvio wrote on Sep 28, 2011 7:33 AM:
" For 8 long years, delay and obstruction has been the mantra of New Britain Council Democrats. Mayor Stewart has had to fight tooth and nail for every major effort he has initiated for economic recovery in town. The Costco proposal is no different.
This is a municipal election year so, motivated and emboldened by the personal and negative missions of a tiny fraction of New Britain residents and the selfish ambitions of a few non-resident CCSU professors the obstruction goes on. Rumors are rampant that a couple of Council Dems who are notorious for their obstructionist tactics, have been trying to get Newington to block the proposal.
Never mind that the City could gain $Millions in operating funds for its Parks, close to $.5 Million in tax revenue and hundreds of jobs, some Council Dems are willing to sacrifice this for petty, partisan politics.
The Herald says, "Speaking on behalf of Costco, Joseph M. Montesano, real estate consultant for the super-store, has at times expressed strong dismay at the lack of movement on the proposal.
“This project has gotten a huge amount of media attention. I’ve received five proposals from bordering communities by virtue of this delay. A lot of good prospects are coming out of the woodwork,” he told Common Council members.
A vote on the store by the full council, ... could occur as early as Oct. 12. We urge the public to support council action for this plan, which should satisfy the stated objections of most of the community, and to encourage this opportunity to bring a substantial new taxpayer and good jobs to the city. In these lean economic times, we can ill afford to turn our backs on growth. Nor should we drag our feet in making a final decision.
We could lose a critical step in the city’s redevelopment unless we understand that, truly, time is money."
Excellent advice for all involved!
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