tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post1887832565751273561..comments2024-03-20T11:21:16.856-04:00Comments on Heneghan’s Dunwoody Blog: Are City of Dunwoody residents willing to raise their own taxes for park acquisition and development?John Heneghanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18046846808671417720noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-44260566971059906652011-02-18T08:55:43.548-05:002011-02-18T08:55:43.548-05:00the planned paved walkway is a pervious surfacethe planned paved walkway is a pervious surfaceCliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759298885903962839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-75981315055126438312011-02-18T02:44:56.362-05:002011-02-18T02:44:56.362-05:00I thought impermeable surfaces on private property...I thought impermeable surfaces on private property were bad for the environment? Redirecting water, from worms and such, by as much as 12 feet is terrible for our water quality. <br /><br />You would think that such an eco-conscious council would reconsider diverting rainwater from mother earth. I'd vote for building sidewalks and bike paths - but only if they voted to add more flouride and toxic waste to my water supply.dunwoodydadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189127833715194086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-54719291276937312242011-02-11T11:06:02.961-05:002011-02-11T11:06:02.961-05:00GRB,
The white man did not so anything the red ma...GRB,<br /><br />The white man did not so anything the red man was not already doing himself. The red man conquered and took lands here before white man arrived. Maybe the creeks should have done more R&D work and developed more modern weapons like the white man did. The Cherokee ran your Creek tribe out of Italwa before the white manCliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759298885903962839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-84868145881199496742011-02-11T08:50:30.467-05:002011-02-11T08:50:30.467-05:00Indeed.
Most folks are only renting from the bank...Indeed.<br /><br />Most folks are only renting from the bank. And once you've had that party you will still be renting from the government.Sight Edmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02209999489685877741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-63325007714309087882011-02-10T16:19:20.684-05:002011-02-10T16:19:20.684-05:00In the discussion where land is referred to as &qu...In the discussion where land is referred to as "my property" here in Dunwoody, I'm not sure we can be that confident it can be characterized as such.<br /><br />Although I do know the bank currently holds the paper on my home, as an amateur archaeologist and antiquarian, I believe this land still belongs to the Creek Indians - though deedless they are - but I'm sure "eminent domain" was never a proposed option either, perhaps they were just gestured as to where they could find the "Trail of Tears".<br /><br />So notwithstanding that with always stressful and at times back-breaking work I earned every nickel in paying down the house note, at my mortgage-burning party I'm not going to be so apt to declare definitive possessorship of the property to all and the heavens in an affront to the good tribe and their respected antecedents.<br /><br />Sorry - at my age one tends to get a little too extramundane, if not cosmic.GaryRayBetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216572054206010981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-85564764688845991262011-02-10T14:14:19.879-05:002011-02-10T14:14:19.879-05:00I need some civic education here... Would all resi...I need some civic education here... Would all residents vote on the parks bond referendum before, after, or concurrent with a referendum for the proposed greenway homeowners to vote on, that is if the greenway is still on the table in November? Also, how specific would the parks bond referendum get? <br /><br />In theory, I'd support slightly higher taxes for parks, but it's in the details where things could get murky. I'll listen to how the discussions progress and decide later.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00951286012746935043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-17807028092143621582011-02-10T12:07:58.707-05:002011-02-10T12:07:58.707-05:00I voted for the DeKalb Parks bond a few years ago....I voted for the DeKalb Parks bond a few years ago. <br />We and I've learned that you don't necessarily get what you think you vote for. <br /><br />For example:<br /> 1.We still have the problem of resolving with DeKalb on the funds, and<br /><br />2.Brook Run was turning into a regional entertainment center (responsible names withheld) which is out of place, lighted, amplified sound, clear cutting (all the Skate Park mistakes we know about).<br /><br />So, the Dunwoody Parks bond should be extremely specific when it comes for vote. If it's not specific, it should fail. <br /><br />For example would it be for land, ball fields, tennis courts, tearing down the theater, swimming pool, trails, senior center, etc. (Personally, my priorities are land, greenspace, theater, trails, senior center maybe. Not looking for tennis, baseball, pool, lights, amplified sound....we have access to those in other places I believe, they are expensive to operate, and they should be private or County.)paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086763577895091797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-51554097694707327562011-02-10T09:47:07.779-05:002011-02-10T09:47:07.779-05:00I have mixed thoughts about a bond funding parks&#...I have mixed thoughts about a bond funding parks' improvements. I agree, real estate prices may never be this low again. Now is the time to buy. However, many of the improvements to the parks are for specific uses, and perhaps user fees (and a much lower bond) makes more sense.<br />With DeKalb talking about a tax increase, DCSS needing more money and a water/sewer increase - it does seem like piling on.Bob Fiscellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622029302685035787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-61191928525139524172011-02-10T08:05:01.732-05:002011-02-10T08:05:01.732-05:00I am willing to pay more in taxes for increase ame...I am willing to pay more in taxes for increase amenities/higher quality of life.I do not endorse borrowing any money for these improvements. Why do we have the right to encumber Dunwoody residents 30 years in the future for improvements we want now. Any improvements should be made out of current revenues. We should not act like children that want everything NOW!!!Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999318909976951553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-44676507412870197722011-02-10T04:00:33.553-05:002011-02-10T04:00:33.553-05:00I originally thought that there was a right of way...I originally thought that there was a right of way involved with the power line property, but since there apparently is not, I say let's move on from the greenway under the power lines and consider a path in some other way--as linear parks where possible along existing roads such as Mt. Vernon, for instance. And let's increase greenspace through foreclosured or otherwise available property acquisition, dual use agreements with schools and institutions, and other best practices that have proven successful in other communities. A clear and inspiring vision that unites rather than divides our city is needed here, as well as real, trustworthy leadership.Pattie Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06980323449305990299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-4411535179795033642011-02-10T01:45:15.894-05:002011-02-10T01:45:15.894-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.GaryRayBetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216572054206010981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-82851019678609789142011-02-10T01:26:38.803-05:002011-02-10T01:26:38.803-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.GaryRayBetzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216572054206010981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-90107643833130050242011-02-09T21:35:19.958-05:002011-02-09T21:35:19.958-05:00In the future maybe, but right now I am probably a...In the future maybe, but right now I am probably against it because... (1) DeKalb is trying to raise my water bill, and (2) my property value is about to drop due to redistricting.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16157387642187802895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-17933964995576878462011-02-09T20:37:36.851-05:002011-02-09T20:37:36.851-05:00I'm with Sara I do not care to raise my own ta...I'm with Sara I do not care to raise my own taxes just so the city can later take my property and put a bike path down the side of and behind my house.I also think those councilmen (Doug Thompson and Robert Wittenstein)who are in favor of eminent domain should be removed.I never thought that when Dunwoody became a city that we would vote in theives to represent us.Duxxs3000https://www.blogger.com/profile/10219691669265926144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-20268133386690483162011-02-09T20:08:21.461-05:002011-02-09T20:08:21.461-05:00What exactly is EXCESS housing? The proposal says,...What exactly is EXCESS housing? The proposal says, "This bond could be looked at as a long term investment in the community to remove future residential development tracts in areas that are already over saturated with excess housing..."Joe Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17952081289996539132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-70282398388740204862011-02-09T19:06:57.644-05:002011-02-09T19:06:57.644-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.you begin again....https://www.blogger.com/profile/07304359713667536041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-86683029423306499272011-02-09T18:59:59.360-05:002011-02-09T18:59:59.360-05:00Because the side walks are built on Right of Way p...Because the side walks are built on Right of Way property that belongs to the City. The can build sidewalks in the ROW without anyone's permission.<br />Trails and pathways are built on PRIVATE property. The Pwer Company has an easement, to run and service their lines with the homeowner. The property itself remains under ownership of the homeowner.<br />Any one would have to agree there is a huge difference between having power lines running through your back your and having strangers having complete access to you backyard on a trail under those power lines.<br /><br />Sara makes a lot of good pointsBob Lundstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05618874832450910839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-36836672552832999972011-02-09T18:26:47.438-05:002011-02-09T18:26:47.438-05:00The trail is nothing more than a sidewalk. I see ...The trail is nothing more than a sidewalk. I see new sidewalks being install on North Peachtree, No Permits needed. So if it's a double sized sidewalk 1/2 on each persons property, they don't even need to ask for permission?POSIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04193905261806351335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2935662058758102231.post-4139243655515244372011-02-09T09:59:37.480-05:002011-02-09T09:59:37.480-05:00Am I willing to raise my own taxes so the City can...Am I willing to raise my own taxes so the City can TAKE my land using eminent domain with my money (from raised taxes)?! I think not! But take the trail off the master plan...I may consider it!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386507638961238875noreply@blogger.com