Comments on: To Historicize or not to Historicize? http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/ Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:27:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Karen http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-22069 Karen Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:55:44 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-22069 Voting on an Historic District was never on the April 20th agenda for ESSCA because there is no proposal for an historic district to vote on. I don't know how the rumor got started that there was going to be a vote, but there is nothing to vote on. The informational meeting was in March not April. The newsletter announcing the topics for the April 20th meeting did not say anything about voting on an historic district. The Executive Board of ESSCA has no position on becoming an historic district and most likely there are differences of opinion within the Board. It is ludicrous and insulting to imply that they are manipulating the agenda to avoid a vote. At the March meeting a committee was formed to explore the possibilies of an historic district, which they are doing. If there is ever a proposal to create an historic district the community would be notified. Those of you who attended the March informational meeting might remember that we were informed that an historic district can consist of as few as two houses. You are welcome attend our meetings, but you would have more credibility if you used facts instead of unfounded accusations to express your concerns. Voting on an Historic District was never on the April 20th agenda for ESSCA because there is no proposal for an historic district to vote on. I don’t know how the rumor got started that there was going to be a vote, but there is nothing to vote on.

The informational meeting was in March not April. The newsletter announcing the topics for the April 20th meeting did not say anything about voting on an historic district.

The Executive Board of ESSCA has no position on becoming an historic district and most likely there are differences of opinion within the Board. It is ludicrous and insulting to imply that they are manipulating the agenda to avoid a vote.

At the March meeting a committee was formed to explore the possibilies of an historic district, which they are doing. If there is ever a proposal to create an historic district the community would be notified.

Those of you who attended the March informational meeting might remember that we were informed that an historic district can consist of as few as two houses.

You are welcome attend our meetings, but you would have more credibility if you used facts instead of unfounded accusations to express your concerns.

]]> By: Anthony Juarez http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-22016 Anthony Juarez Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:21:44 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-22016 Informational meeting?!?....Ha! April 20 ESSCA meeting never mentioned the "Historic" designation for the neighborhood (they purposely skipped it)because the leadership was so very surprised at the attendance, ready to vote "NO"! I suggest everyone to keep attending the meetings monthly. According to Robert Rules of Order, the President ignored the topic agenda in addressing the "Historicize" issue. The issue has not been addressed nor was it tabled in according to RRO. I think the leadership is being sly by manipulating the vote by voting on this issue when attendance is low. Keep on guard! Informational meeting?!?….Ha! April 20 ESSCA meeting never mentioned the “Historic” designation for the neighborhood (they purposely skipped it)because the leadership was so very surprised at the attendance, ready to vote “NO”! I suggest everyone to keep attending the meetings monthly.

According to Robert Rules of Order, the President ignored the topic agenda in addressing the “Historicize” issue. The issue has not been addressed nor was it tabled in according to RRO.

I think the leadership is being sly by manipulating the vote by voting on this issue when attendance is low. Keep on guard!

]]> By: Eric http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-18288 Eric Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:24:07 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-18288 I know it's an informational meeting. And I hope that the information leads to a lively discussion that ultimately eliminates the potential for a historic designation in East Silver Spring. I live in a house that's merely 86 years old, and I simply don't want this to happen. That's why I'll be there to contribute to the discussion, and thanks for soliciting input. I know it’s an informational meeting. And I hope that the information leads to a lively discussion that ultimately eliminates the potential for a historic designation in East Silver Spring.

I live in a house that’s merely 86 years old, and I simply don’t want this to happen. That’s why I’ll be there to contribute to the discussion, and thanks for soliciting input.

]]> By: Karen http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-18282 Karen Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:49:23 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-18282 ESSCA's meeting on Historic Districts has been misunderstood. It is an informational meeting. ESSCA has no position for or against and is not interested in forcing anything on anyone. On the contrary, we have put out 1,200 newsletters asking for input from this community. Several homeowners who have homes that are over 100 years old and other owners whose homes have been threatened with destruction in the last 4-5 years would like to explore the possibilities. So please, attend the meeting, we welcome your opinions. But if you are looking for a fight about Historic Districts, I think you will be disappointed ESSCA’s meeting on Historic Districts has been misunderstood. It is an informational meeting. ESSCA has no position for or against and is not interested in forcing anything on anyone. On the contrary, we have put out 1,200 newsletters asking for input from this community.

Several homeowners who have homes that are over 100 years old and other owners whose homes have been threatened with destruction in the last 4-5 years would like to explore the possibilities.

So please, attend the meeting, we welcome your opinions. But if you are looking for a fight about Historic Districts, I think you will be disappointed

]]> By: David http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-17690 David Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:41:14 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-17690 Count me in--we'll need to get supporters to join ESSCA in advance of the elections. You can't vote in the elections if you are not already a member Count me in–we’ll need to get supporters to join ESSCA in advance of the elections. You can’t vote in the elections if you are not already a member

]]> By: Thayer-D http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-17154 Thayer-D Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:27:30 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-17154 Give them the business! Give them the business!

]]> By: Mike http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-17152 Mike Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:15:27 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-17152 Who's the current president? Is it still Bob Colvin? Two things: One, the preservation business is a solution is search of a problem. Two, if you're going to run, and I think you should, start getting your allies lined up and going to meetings now. Show early strength. You'd be surprised how many long-term residents will show up to vote if they think there's a whippersnapper in line to challenge the old guard. Trust me, done there and been that (in another neighborhood). Who’s the current president? Is it still Bob Colvin?

Two things: One, the preservation business is a solution is search of a problem. Two, if you’re going to run, and I think you should, start getting your allies lined up and going to meetings now. Show early strength. You’d be surprised how many long-term residents will show up to vote if they think there’s a whippersnapper in line to challenge the old guard.

Trust me, done there and been that (in another neighborhood).

]]> By: Bonifant more sinister than Thayer http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-17085 Bonifant more sinister than Thayer Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:38:25 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-17085 The hysterical preservation zone is yet another attempt for a vocal group of NIMBYists that erroneously claim to speak for our neighborhood to gain even more control. Count me in, sign me up, I'll be your campaign manager. The hysterical preservation zone is yet another attempt for a vocal group of NIMBYists that erroneously claim to speak for our neighborhood to gain even more control. Count me in, sign me up, I’ll be your campaign manager.

]]> By: MaxMom http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-17050 MaxMom Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:23:23 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-17050 I'm setting up the "pink flamingo fund" today!!! I’m setting up the “pink flamingo fund” today!!!

]]> By: Vagrarian http://www.thayeravenue.com/2009/02/26/to-historicize-or-not-to-historicize-that-is-the-question/comment-page-1/#comment-17032 Vagrarian Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:07:27 +0000 http://www.thayeravenue.com/?p=257#comment-17032 If you'll excuse me, I'll be off to get some graveyard dirt to prepare for the curses that will be placed on people who violate the rules.... If you’ll excuse me, I’ll be off to get some graveyard dirt to prepare for the curses that will be placed on people who violate the rules….

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