Well, I didn’t make it to the Common Council meeting on Tuesday
(2-5-08) due to business conflicts. But I have been checking around on what
happened.
The main interest might be the City’s resolution regarding the
finishing of the Greenfield Avenue widening. I truly do not understand the Town’s
figures on what their contribution should be. A difference of nearly $450,000 from
what the DOT determined as a fair share is quite sizable. It appears to be a
bit of creative accounting on the part of the Town. On one hand I don’t think
the City should give in to the bullying tactics of the Town and pay any portion
of the Town’s responsibility. On the other, I would like to see Greenfield
Avenue become a safer drive. Perhaps those directly affected by that area
should offer their opinions.
I am very happy to hear that the intersection at Lily and
Burleigh will be rebuilt. It will be a real pain through the summer, but the improvements
will be worth it come the rainy and snowy seasons. The grading is to be changed
so that it won’t be such a bear to take off when the light changes. The idea of
a left turn lane at the Brookfield East drive way is a welcome change, too.
The burying of overhead lines on Calhoun Road is a great
idea. Perhaps we should consider doing that in many other areas – like Lily and
Burleigh, for instance.
Had enough snow yet? Well, Sandy and I have and are going to take a brief respite starting next Monday. We are going to Florida for
nine days. I know, it’s tough, but someone has to do it.
